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...AUDIO/VIDEO MULTI-CHANNEL RECEIVER RECEPTEUR AUDIOVISUEL A VOIES MULTIPLES VSX-415 VSX-515 Register your product at: www.pioneerelectronics.com • Protect your new investment The details of your purchase will be on file for reference in the event of an insurance claim such as loss or theft. • Receive ...free tips, updates and service bulletins on your new product • Improve product development Your input helps us continue to design products that meet your needs. • Receive a free Pioneer newsletter Registered customers can opt in to...
...AUDIO/VIDEO MULTI-CHANNEL RECEIVER RECEPTEUR AUDIOVISUEL A VOIES MULTIPLES VSX-415 VSX-515 Register your product at: www.pioneerelectronics.com • Protect your new investment The details of your purchase will be on file for reference in the event of an insurance claim such as loss or theft. • Receive ...free tips, updates and service bulletins on your new product • Improve product development Your input helps us continue to design products that meet your needs. • Receive a free Pioneer newsletter Registered customers can opt in to...
Owner's Manual
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...12 Analog audio cables 12 Digital audio cables 12 Video cables 12 Connecting a DVD player and TV 13 Connecting the multichannel analog outputs 14 Connecting a satellite receiver or other digital set-top box 14 Connecting other audio components 15... About the WMA9 Pro decoder 15 Connecting other video components 16 Using the component video jacks 16 Connecting antennas 18 FM wire antenna 18 AM loop antenna 18 Using external antennas 18 Connecting the speakers (VSX-415 19 Connecting the speakers (VSX-515...
...12 Analog audio cables 12 Digital audio cables 12 Video cables 12 Connecting a DVD player and TV 13 Connecting the multichannel analog outputs 14 Connecting a satellite receiver or other digital set-top box 14 Connecting other audio components 15... About the WMA9 Pro decoder 15 Connecting other video components 16 Using the component video jacks 16 Connecting antennas 18 FM wire antenna 18 AM loop antenna 18 Using external antennas 18 Connecting the speakers (VSX-415 19 Connecting the speakers (VSX-515...
Owner's Manual
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...INPUT ATT DSIMPEMAEKRERS /STUTANTINIOGN TEUDNIETR EXMTEONDDEED DVR/VCR ACOEUQSTIC TONE SQEUTICUKP SSYESTTUEPM VIDEO RETURN 30 CD CD-R/TAPE/MD S-VIDEO VIDEO TUNER AUDIO/VIDEO MULTI-CHANNEL AMPLIFIER VSX-915 ENTER MULTI JOG AUX MVOALSUTMERE DOWN UP 23 ft (7m) ...Important Incorrect use of batteries may result in such hazards as a kitchen) 5 En Observe the following places: - near a device that is emitting infrared rays. • The receiver...
...INPUT ATT DSIMPEMAEKRERS /STUTANTINIOGN TEUDNIETR EXMTEONDDEED DVR/VCR ACOEUQSTIC TONE SQEUTICUKP SSYESTTUEPM VIDEO RETURN 30 CD CD-R/TAPE/MD S-VIDEO VIDEO TUNER AUDIO/VIDEO MULTI-CHANNEL AMPLIFIER VSX-915 ENTER MULTI JOG AUX MVOALSUTMERE DOWN UP 23 ft (7m) ...Important Incorrect use of batteries may result in such hazards as a kitchen) 5 En Observe the following places: - near a device that is emitting infrared rays. • The receiver...
Owner's Manual
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... (such as surround sound) when listening to soundtracks. Depending on page 29. 6 En This receiver will automatically decode Dolby Digital, DTS, or Dolby Surround DVD-Video discs, according to seven different audio tracks coming from a home theater system depends not only on the source and the sound settings... of the receiver. In most cases, you can have up in your room, but also ...
... (such as surround sound) when listening to soundtracks. Depending on page 29. 6 En This receiver will automatically decode Dolby Digital, DTS, or Dolby Surround DVD-Video discs, according to seven different audio tracks coming from a home theater system depends not only on the source and the sound settings... of the receiver. In most cases, you can have up in your room, but also ...
Owner's Manual
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... page 40 and for the VSX-515 see The Input Assign menu on your DVD player. Optical cable TV VIDEO IN Video cord DIGITAL OUT Coaxial cable STANDBY/ON 41 ¡¢ 0 DVD player 7 8 Î 3 DVD PLAYER VIDEO OUT S OPT 1 (TV/SAT) ASSIGNABLE DIGITAL IN COAX 2 (CD) COAX 1 (DVD /LD) This receiver* R AUDIO L IN CD FM UNBAL...
... page 40 and for the VSX-515 see The Input Assign menu on your DVD player. Optical cable TV VIDEO IN Video cord DIGITAL OUT Coaxial cable STANDBY/ON 41 ¡¢ 0 DVD player 7 8 Î 3 DVD PLAYER VIDEO OUT S OPT 1 (TV/SAT) ASSIGNABLE DIGITAL IN COAX 2 (CD) COAX 1 (DVD /LD) This receiver* R AUDIO L IN CD FM UNBAL...
Owner's Manual
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...if you connect the speaker on the right to large. • VSX-515 only - Front speakers L R Center speaker Surround speakers C LS RS R AUDIO L IN CD FM UNBAL 75 Ω AM LOOP ANTENNA OUT... VIDEO OUT MONITOR OUT SUB WOOFER PREOUT CENTER SUB WOOFER R L SURROUND DVD 5.1CH INPUT FRONT SPEAKER RL CENTER SPEAKER SURROUND SPEAKERS RL L R SURROUND PREOUT Powered subwoofer SW INPUT AC OUTLET VSX-415...speaker on the speakers. Also make sure the positive and negative (+/-) terminals on the receiver match those on the left to the left terminal. A complete setup of less ...
...if you connect the speaker on the right to large. • VSX-515 only - Front speakers L R Center speaker Surround speakers C LS RS R AUDIO L IN CD FM UNBAL 75 Ω AM LOOP ANTENNA OUT... VIDEO OUT MONITOR OUT SUB WOOFER PREOUT CENTER SUB WOOFER R L SURROUND DVD 5.1CH INPUT FRONT SPEAKER RL CENTER SPEAKER SURROUND SPEAKERS RL L R SURROUND PREOUT Powered subwoofer SW INPUT AC OUTLET VSX-415...speaker on the speakers. Also make sure the positive and negative (+/-) terminals on the receiver match those on the left to the left terminal. A complete setup of less ...
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... VIDEO ASSIGNABLE (DVD / LD) IN ¥ Y PB PR Y PB PR MONITOR OUT (T V / SAT)IN ø S R FRONT L CENTER R SURROUND BACK L R SURROUND L P E A SINGLE K SEE INSTRUCTION MANUAL E R S VSX-515 Powered subwoofer SW INPUT Single surround back speaker AC OUTLET 4 Plug in the receiver ...receiver. Note 1 Depending on your system on page 29 for more on page 29 if you can select. 5 minute guide 02 Front speakers Center speaker L R C Surround speakers Surround back speakers LS RS SBL SBR English Deutsch Français Italiano Nederlands Español R AUDIO...
... VIDEO ASSIGNABLE (DVD / LD) IN ¥ Y PB PR Y PB PR MONITOR OUT (T V / SAT)IN ø S R FRONT L CENTER R SURROUND BACK L R SURROUND L P E A SINGLE K SEE INSTRUCTION MANUAL E R S VSX-515 Powered subwoofer SW INPUT Single surround back speaker AC OUTLET 4 Plug in the receiver ...receiver. Note 1 Depending on your system on page 29 for more on page 29 if you can select. 5 minute guide 02 Front speakers Center speaker L R C Surround speakers Surround back speakers LS RS SBL SBR English Deutsch Français Italiano Nederlands Español R AUDIO...
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...2.1ch 3.1ch 7.1ch 4.1ch 6.1ch 5.1ch If a subwoofer wasn't detected in the display while the receiver checks your speaker setup, room size and listening position. AUDIO/VIDEO MULTI-CHANNEL RECEIVER VSX-515 MULTI JOG ENTER CD CD-R/TAPE/MD FM AM MASTER VOLUME DOWN UP ADVANCED ST/DIRECT SIGNAL STANDARD SURR ...DET flashes in step 2, you want to make more specific settings, refer to get your receiver setup on page 37 (VSX-415) or The System Setup menu on . 2 Press QUICK SETUP. • VSX-515 model only - 02 5 minute guide Using the Quick Setup You can cycle between the ...
...2.1ch 3.1ch 7.1ch 4.1ch 6.1ch 5.1ch If a subwoofer wasn't detected in the display while the receiver checks your speaker setup, room size and listening position. AUDIO/VIDEO MULTI-CHANNEL RECEIVER VSX-515 MULTI JOG ENTER CD CD-R/TAPE/MD FM AM MASTER VOLUME DOWN UP ADVANCED ST/DIRECT SIGNAL STANDARD SURR ...DET flashes in step 2, you want to make more specific settings, refer to get your receiver setup on page 37 (VSX-415) or The System Setup menu on . 2 Press QUICK SETUP. • VSX-515 model only - 02 5 minute guide Using the Quick Setup You can cycle between the ...
Owner's Manual
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...phono cables to get the best possible color reproduction of your video source. Standard RCA video cable Component video cables (VSX-515 only) Use component video cables to connect analog audio components. These cables are the most common type of video connection and should be careful when inserting the plug not ... speakers. 03 Connecting up Chapter 3: Connecting up Making cable connections Make sure not to bend the cables over the top of this receiver.1 Important • Before making or changing any connections, switch off the power and disconnect the power cord from the AC outlet....
...phono cables to get the best possible color reproduction of your video source. Standard RCA video cable Component video cables (VSX-515 only) Use component video cables to connect analog audio components. These cables are the most common type of video connection and should be careful when inserting the plug not ... speakers. 03 Connecting up Chapter 3: Connecting up Making cable connections Make sure not to bend the cables over the top of this receiver.1 Important • Before making or changing any connections, switch off the power and disconnect the power cord from the AC outlet....
Owner's Manual
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... IN TV / SA T IN DVD /LD FRONT D V D 5.1CH REC INPUT CD-R IN / TAPE / MD PLAY VIDEO OUT MONITOR OUT SUB WOOFER PREOUT This receiver* 2 1 COAXIAL DIGITAL OUT R AUDIO L ANALOG OUT VIDEO OUT DVD player * The illustration shows the VSX-515, but connections for the connection. • If your DVD player to the DIGITAL OPT 1 (TV/SAT...
... IN TV / SA T IN DVD /LD FRONT D V D 5.1CH REC INPUT CD-R IN / TAPE / MD PLAY VIDEO OUT MONITOR OUT SUB WOOFER PREOUT This receiver* 2 1 COAXIAL DIGITAL OUT R AUDIO L ANALOG OUT VIDEO OUT DVD player * The illustration shows the VSX-515, but connections for the connection. • If your DVD player to the DIGITAL OPT 1 (TV/SAT...
Owner's Manual
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...INPUT CD-R IN / TAPE / MD PLAY VIDEO OUT MONITOR OUT SUB WOOFER PREOUT CEN- See Using the component video jacks on this receiver.2 Use a stereo RCA phono cable for the audio connection and a standard RCA video cable for the VSX-515 see The Input Assign menu on page 44...). 14 En SUB TER WOOFER R L SURROUND DVD 5.1CH INPUT COMPONENT VIDEO Y PB PR MONITOR OUT S R...
...INPUT CD-R IN / TAPE / MD PLAY VIDEO OUT MONITOR OUT SUB WOOFER PREOUT CEN- See Using the component video jacks on this receiver.2 Use a stereo RCA phono cable for the audio connection and a standard RCA video cable for the VSX-515 see The Input Assign menu on page 44...). 14 En SUB TER WOOFER R L SURROUND DVD 5.1CH INPUT COMPONENT VIDEO Y PB PR MONITOR OUT S R...
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... connection to the CD-R/TAPE/MD analog output jack using a coaxial or optical digital connection when connected to the analog audio inputs on the recorder. This receiver* R AUDIO L IN CD FM UNBAL 75 Ω AM LOOP ANTENNA OUT OPT IN 1 (TV/SAT) IN ASSIGNABLE DIGITAL ... D 5.1CH REC INPUT CD-R IN / TAPE / MD PLAY VIDEO OUT MONITOR OUT SUB WOOFER PREOUT 1 2 3 OPTICAL COAXIAL DIGITAL OUT R OUT L PLAY AUDIO OUT R IN L REC AUDIO IN CD-R, MD, DAT, Tape recorder, etc. * The illustration shows the VSX-515, but connections for components without a digital output, or if you ...
... connection to the CD-R/TAPE/MD analog output jack using a coaxial or optical digital connection when connected to the analog audio inputs on the recorder. This receiver* R AUDIO L IN CD FM UNBAL 75 Ω AM LOOP ANTENNA OUT OPT IN 1 (TV/SAT) IN ASSIGNABLE DIGITAL ... D 5.1CH REC INPUT CD-R IN / TAPE / MD PLAY VIDEO OUT MONITOR OUT SUB WOOFER PREOUT 1 2 3 OPTICAL COAXIAL DIGITAL OUT R OUT L PLAY AUDIO OUT R IN L REC AUDIO IN CD-R, MD, DAT, Tape recorder, etc. * The illustration shows the VSX-515, but connections for components without a digital output, or if you ...
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... COAX 1 (DVD/LD) input.1 3 1 2 OPTICAL COAXIAL DIGITAL OUT R OUT L PLAY AUDIO OUT VIDEO OUT R IN L REC AUDIO IN VIDEO IN VCR, DVR, LD player, etc. * The illustration shows the VSX-515, but connections for the VSX-515 see The Input Assign menu on this step. must be able to tell the receiver which delivers a very stable, flicker-free picture.
... COAX 1 (DVD/LD) input.1 3 1 2 OPTICAL COAXIAL DIGITAL OUT R OUT L PLAY AUDIO OUT VIDEO OUT R IN L REC AUDIO IN VIDEO IN VCR, DVR, LD player, etc. * The illustration shows the VSX-515, but connections for the VSX-515 see The Input Assign menu on this step. must be able to tell the receiver which delivers a very stable, flicker-free picture.
Owner's Manual
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...Connect the FM wire antenna and fully extend vertically along a window frame or another suitable place that the receiver is switched off and unplugged from the wall outlet before making or changing any connections. Using external antennas... horizontally outdoors. Attach (if necessary) and face in . (10mm) AM loop antenna FM wire antenna R AUDIO L IN CD FM UNBAL 75 Ω AM LOOP ANTENNA OUT OPT IN 1 (TV/SAT) IN ASSIGNABLE... D V D 5.1CH REC INPUT CD-R IN / TAPE / MD PLAY VIDEO OUT MONITOR OUT SUB WOOFER PREOUT CEN- AM loop antenna Assemble the antenna and connect to the...
...Connect the FM wire antenna and fully extend vertically along a window frame or another suitable place that the receiver is switched off and unplugged from the wall outlet before making or changing any connections. Using external antennas... horizontally outdoors. Attach (if necessary) and face in . (10mm) AM loop antenna FM wire antenna R AUDIO L IN CD FM UNBAL 75 Ω AM LOOP ANTENNA OUT OPT IN 1 (TV/SAT) IN ASSIGNABLE... D V D 5.1CH REC INPUT CD-R IN / TAPE / MD PLAY VIDEO OUT MONITOR OUT SUB WOOFER PREOUT CEN- AM loop antenna Assemble the antenna and connect to the...
Owner's Manual
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... LS RS R AUDIO L IN CD FM UNBAL 75 Ω AM LOOP ANTENNA OUT DIGITAL IN IN OPT 1 (TV / SA T ) IN ASSIGNABLE COAX 2 (CD) IN COAX 1 (DVD OUT /LD) IN DVR/ VCR IN TV / SA T IN DVD /LD FRONT D V D 5.1CH REC INPUT CD-R IN / TAPE / MD PLAY VIDEO OUT MONITOR OUT ... AC OUTLET The SURROUND PREOUT terminal is intended for more details on connecting up 03 Connecting the speakers (VSX-415) A complete setup of less than 8Ω). The receiver will vary. Make sure you have in the diagram) but everyone's home setup will work with a wireless speaker system. Simply connect the...
... LS RS R AUDIO L IN CD FM UNBAL 75 Ω AM LOOP ANTENNA OUT DIGITAL IN IN OPT 1 (TV / SA T ) IN ASSIGNABLE COAX 2 (CD) IN COAX 1 (DVD OUT /LD) IN DVR/ VCR IN TV / SA T IN DVD /LD FRONT D V D 5.1CH REC INPUT CD-R IN / TAPE / MD PLAY VIDEO OUT MONITOR OUT ... AC OUTLET The SURROUND PREOUT terminal is intended for more details on connecting up 03 Connecting the speakers (VSX-415) A complete setup of less than 8Ω). The receiver will vary. Make sure you have in the diagram) but everyone's home setup will work with a wireless speaker system. Simply connect the...
Owner's Manual
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.... Front speakers Center speaker L R C Surround speakers Surround back speakers LS RS SBL SBR R AUDIO L IN CD FM UNBAL 75 Ω AM LOOP ANTENNA OUT OPT IN 1 (TV/SAT)... INPUT COMPONENT VIDEO ASSIGNABLE (DVD / LD) IN ¥ Y PB PR Y PB PR MONITOR OUT (T V / SAT)IN ø S R FRONT L CENTER R SURROUND BACK L R SURROUND L P E A SINGLE K SEE INSTRUCTION MANUAL E R S AC OUTLET VSX-515 Single surround ... large. Also make sure the positive and negative (+/-) terminals on the receiver match those on page 42) to the left channel (-) terminal (see illustration). ...
.... Front speakers Center speaker L R C Surround speakers Surround back speakers LS RS SBL SBR R AUDIO L IN CD FM UNBAL 75 Ω AM LOOP ANTENNA OUT OPT IN 1 (TV/SAT)... INPUT COMPONENT VIDEO ASSIGNABLE (DVD / LD) IN ¥ Y PB PR Y PB PR MONITOR OUT (T V / SAT)IN ø S R FRONT L CENTER R SURROUND BACK L R SURROUND L P E A SINGLE K SEE INSTRUCTION MANUAL E R S AC OUTLET VSX-515 Single surround ... large. Also make sure the positive and negative (+/-) terminals on the receiver match those on page 42) to the left channel (-) terminal (see illustration). ...
Owner's Manual
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...and Neo:6 options (page 29). 23 En TUNING + STANDBY/ON PHONES 1 2 34 AUDIO/VIDEO MULTI-CHANNEL RECEIVER MULTI JOG ENTER DVD/LD DVD 5.1 TV/SAT DVR/VCR CD CD-R/TAPE/MD FM AM MASTER VOLUME DOWN UP VSX-415 model 5 6 10 11 12 13 14 INPUT FL DIMMER ATT SPEAKER EXTENDED IMPEDANCE... MODE MUTE 7 8 9 21 ADVANCED STEREO/ STANDARD SURROUND DIRECT SIGNAL SELECT VSB MODE 15 16 17 CLASS TUNING /STATION TUNER EDIT VSX-515 model 18 19 20 TONE QUICK SETUP SYSTEM SETUP RETURN MULTI JOG LISTENING MODE 12 14 10 11 17 18 19 SPEAKER IMPEDANCE MUTE FL...
...and Neo:6 options (page 29). 23 En TUNING + STANDBY/ON PHONES 1 2 34 AUDIO/VIDEO MULTI-CHANNEL RECEIVER MULTI JOG ENTER DVD/LD DVD 5.1 TV/SAT DVR/VCR CD CD-R/TAPE/MD FM AM MASTER VOLUME DOWN UP VSX-415 model 5 6 10 11 12 13 14 INPUT FL DIMMER ATT SPEAKER EXTENDED IMPEDANCE... MODE MUTE 7 8 9 21 ADVANCED STEREO/ STANDARD SURROUND DIRECT SIGNAL SELECT VSB MODE 15 16 17 CLASS TUNING /STATION TUNER EDIT VSX-515 model 18 19 20 TONE QUICK SETUP SYSTEM SETUP RETURN MULTI JOG LISTENING MODE 12 14 10 11 17 18 19 SPEAKER IMPEDANCE MUTE FL...
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... quality (page 46). TUNER EDIT Press to memorize and name a station for DVD menus. 10 RECEIVER Use to switch to the start of DVD-Video discs. LEVEL +/- Adjusts the channel levels (page 40). Starts/resumes normal playback. Pauses/unpauses a...VSX-515 model only) Confirm and exit the current menu screen. 9 /ENTER Use the arrow buttons when setting up the surround sound of effect with the advanced surround modes (page 30). 6 SLEEP Use to your surround sound system (VSX-415 - AUDIO Changes the audio language or channel. buttons can use these buttons to control a Pioneer...
... quality (page 46). TUNER EDIT Press to memorize and name a station for DVD menus. 10 RECEIVER Use to switch to the start of DVD-Video discs. LEVEL +/- Adjusts the channel levels (page 40). Starts/resumes normal playback. Pauses/unpauses a...VSX-515 model only) Confirm and exit the current menu screen. 9 /ENTER Use the arrow buttons when setting up the surround sound of effect with the advanced surround modes (page 30). 6 SLEEP Use to your surround sound system (VSX-415 - AUDIO Changes the audio language or channel. buttons can use these buttons to control a Pioneer...
Owner's Manual
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... are listening to, you want to adjust the bass or treble using the front panel tone control.2 AUDIO/VIDEO MULTI-CHANNEL RECEIVER VSX-515 MULTI JOG ENTER CD-R/TAPE/MD FM AM MASTER VOLUME RECEIVER SLEEP FL DIMMER INPUT ATT INPUT SELECTOR DVD/LD DVD 5.1CH TV/SAT DVR/VCR CD-R/ CD... QUICK SETUP SYSTEM SETUP MULTI JOG * Illustration shows the VSX-515 model 1 Press TONE to select the frequency you may want to adjust. The Loudness listening feature can only use the tone controls when STEREO/DIRECT is selected. RECEIVER CONTROL VOLUME EFFECT/CH SEL LEVEL MUTE SIGNAL TUNER DIALOG ...
... are listening to, you want to adjust the bass or treble using the front panel tone control.2 AUDIO/VIDEO MULTI-CHANNEL RECEIVER VSX-515 MULTI JOG ENTER CD-R/TAPE/MD FM AM MASTER VOLUME RECEIVER SLEEP FL DIMMER INPUT ATT INPUT SELECTOR DVD/LD DVD 5.1CH TV/SAT DVR/VCR CD-R/ CD... QUICK SETUP SYSTEM SETUP MULTI JOG * Illustration shows the VSX-515 model 1 Press TONE to select the frequency you may want to adjust. The Loudness listening feature can only use the tone controls when STEREO/DIRECT is selected. RECEIVER CONTROL VOLUME EFFECT/CH SEL LEVEL MUTE SIGNAL TUNER DIALOG ...
Owner's Manual
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... TUNER MPX AUDIO TUNING STATION DISPLAY ADVANCED MIDNIGHT/ SUB TITLE DVD CONTROL 1 Press AM or FM to select the tuner band you want to listen to. 2 Tune to a station. Repeat to search for the next station, stopping when it 's convenient to have the receiver store the ...tuning Press and hold TUNING +/ - see Improving FM stereo sound above) is weak, press the MPX button to store station presets. AUDIO/VIDEO MULTI-CHANNEL RECEIVER VSX-515 MULTI JOG ENTER CD-R/TAPE/MD FM AM MASTER VOLUME DOWN UP INPUT FL DIMMER ATT SPEAKER EXTENDED IMPEDANCE MODE MUTE CLASS TUNING /...
... TUNER MPX AUDIO TUNING STATION DISPLAY ADVANCED MIDNIGHT/ SUB TITLE DVD CONTROL 1 Press AM or FM to select the tuner band you want to listen to. 2 Tune to a station. Repeat to search for the next station, stopping when it 's convenient to have the receiver store the ...tuning Press and hold TUNING +/ - see Improving FM stereo sound above) is weak, press the MPX button to store station presets. AUDIO/VIDEO MULTI-CHANNEL RECEIVER VSX-515 MULTI JOG ENTER CD-R/TAPE/MD FM AM MASTER VOLUME DOWN UP INPUT FL DIMMER ATT SPEAKER EXTENDED IMPEDANCE MODE MUTE CLASS TUNING /...