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Contents 01 Before you start Checking what's in the box 5 Loading the batteries 5 Operating range of remote control unit 5 Installing the receiver 5 02 5 minute guide Introduction to home theater 6 Listening to Surround Sound 7 Using the Quick Setup 10 03 Connecting up ... terminals 21 Hints on speaker placement 21 Speaker placement diagrams 21 AC outlet 22 04 Controls and displays Front panel 23 Display 25 VSX-515 model 25 VSX-415 model 25 Remote control 27 05 Listening to your system Auto playback 29 Listening in surround sound 29 Using the Advanced surround effects . . . . 30...
Contents 01 Before you start Checking what's in the box 5 Loading the batteries 5 Operating range of remote control unit 5 Installing the receiver 5 02 5 minute guide Introduction to home theater 6 Listening to Surround Sound 7 Using the Quick Setup 10 03 Connecting up ... terminals 21 Hints on speaker placement 21 Speaker placement diagrams 21 AC outlet 22 04 Controls and displays Front panel 23 Display 25 VSX-515 model 25 VSX-415 model 25 Remote control 27 05 Listening to your system Auto playback 29 Listening in surround sound 29 Using the Advanced surround effects . . . . 30...
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... sunlight - Do not use different batteries together. • When disposing of used batteries, please comply with another infrared remote control unit. in places where there is operated simultaneously with governmental regulations or environmental public instruction's rules that are obstacles between the...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 new and old batteries together. •...
... sunlight - Do not use different batteries together. • When disposing of used batteries, please comply with another infrared remote control unit. in places where there is operated simultaneously with governmental regulations or environmental public instruction's rules that are obstacles between the...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 new and old batteries together. •...
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... 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 surround sound on your DVD player or source discs, you want multichannel surround...it isn't, press DVD on the remote control to set the receiver to the DVD input. 5 Press QUICK SETUP on the front panel to confirm your receiver setup on page 37 (VSX-415) or The System Setup menu on page 41 (VSX-515) for more setup options. Note 1...
... 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 surround sound on your DVD player or source discs, you want multichannel surround...it isn't, press DVD on the remote control to set the receiver to the DVD input. 5 Press QUICK SETUP on the front panel to confirm your receiver setup on page 37 (VSX-415) or The System Setup menu on page 41 (VSX-515) for more setup options. Note 1...
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... listening (page 35). 3 TOP MENU Displays the disc 'top' menu of a DVD. VSX-515 model only: EFFECT/CH SEL Press repeatedly to select a channel, then use the DVD controls on the remote. 5 RECEIVER CONTROL buttons VOLUME +/- to make these adjustments. buttons to adjust the level (page...Also adjusts the level of a source (page 32). Controls and displays 04 English Deutsch Français Italiano Nederlands Español Remote control Illustration shows the VSX-515 remote control RECEIVER SLEEP FL DIMMER INPUT ATT 1 6 INPUT SELECTOR DVD/LD DVD 5.1CH TV/SAT DVR/VCR CD-R/ 7 CD ...
... listening (page 35). 3 TOP MENU Displays the disc 'top' menu of a DVD. VSX-515 model only: EFFECT/CH SEL Press repeatedly to select a channel, then use the DVD controls on the remote. 5 RECEIVER CONTROL buttons VOLUME +/- to make these adjustments. buttons to adjust the level (page...Also adjusts the level of a source (page 32). Controls and displays 04 English Deutsch Français Italiano Nederlands Español Remote control Illustration shows the VSX-515 remote control RECEIVER SLEEP FL DIMMER INPUT ATT 1 6 INPUT SELECTOR DVD/LD DVD 5.1CH TV/SAT DVR/VCR CD-R/ 7 CD ...
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... fast reverse scanning. Skips to switch between auto stereo and mono reception of DVD-Video discs. page 37, VSX-515 - CLASS Switches between station preset name and frequency (see tip on the remote control. Starts/resumes normal playback. Pauses/unpauses a disc. Press to set the sleep timer (page 36).... 10 RECEIVER Use to switch to the receiver controls on page 47). 12 DVD CONTROL buttons You can use these buttons to control a Pioneer DVD player connected to find radio frequencies (page 46) and the STATION +/- FL DIMMER Dims or brightens the display. Also used to your...
... fast reverse scanning. Skips to switch between auto stereo and mono reception of DVD-Video discs. page 37, VSX-515 - CLASS Switches between station preset name and frequency (see tip on the remote control. Starts/resumes normal playback. Pauses/unpauses a disc. Press to set the sleep timer (page 36).... 10 RECEIVER Use to switch to the receiver controls on page 47). 12 DVD CONTROL buttons You can use these buttons to control a Pioneer DVD player connected to find radio frequencies (page 46) and the STATION +/- FL DIMMER Dims or brightens the display. Also used to your...
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.../SAT DVR/VCR CD-R/ CD TAPE/MD FM AM ADVANCED MIDNIGHT/ STANDARD SURROUND STEREO LOUDNESS TOP MENU MENU 1 Press DVD 5.1 CH on the remote control or DVD 5.1 on all night. Pressing repeatedly will cycle through the sleep options again. • You can check the remaining sleep time ... as the STANDARD, ADVANCED SURROUND, STEREO/DIRECT and the AUTO SURR. Selecting the multichannel analog inputs If you selected in step 1. Use the remote control to set the sleep timer. RECEIVER SLEEP FL DIMMER INPUT ATT INPUT SELECTOR • Press SLEEP repeatedly to set the sleep time. 90...
.../SAT DVR/VCR CD-R/ CD TAPE/MD FM AM ADVANCED MIDNIGHT/ STANDARD SURROUND STEREO LOUDNESS TOP MENU MENU 1 Press DVD 5.1 CH on the remote control or DVD 5.1 on all night. Pressing repeatedly will cycle through the sleep options again. • You can check the remaining sleep time ... as the STANDARD, ADVANCED SURROUND, STEREO/DIRECT and the AUTO SURR. Selecting the multichannel analog inputs If you selected in step 1. Use the remote control to set the sleep timer. RECEIVER SLEEP FL DIMMER INPUT ATT INPUT SELECTOR • Press SLEEP repeatedly to set the sleep time. 90...
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... English Deutsch Français Italiano Nederlands Español Chapter 6: Setting up the receiver VSX-415 model only Choosing your receiver setup For the best possible surround sound, complete the following pages for details on the remote control. 2 Use / (cursor left/right) to choose the option you have connected (page 38...
... English Deutsch Français Italiano Nederlands Español Chapter 6: Setting up the receiver VSX-415 model only Choosing your receiver setup For the best possible surround sound, complete the following pages for details on the remote control. 2 Use / (cursor left/right) to choose the option you have connected (page 38...
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...MD FM AM ADVANCED MIDNIGHT/ STANDARD SURROUND STEREO LOUDNESS TOP MENU SYSTEM SETUP DVD ENTER MENU RETURN RECEIVER RECEIVER CONTROL 1 Press RECEIVER on the remote control, then press the SYSTEM SETUP button. 2 Use / (cursor left /right) to select the setting you want to adjust then press ...SP DISTN. - English Deutsch Français Italiano Nederlands Español The System Setup menu 07 Chapter 7: The System Setup menu VSX-515 model only Making receiver settings from the listening position (see Speaker Distance on page 43). 41 En See Making receiver settings from the ...
...MD FM AM ADVANCED MIDNIGHT/ STANDARD SURROUND STEREO LOUDNESS TOP MENU SYSTEM SETUP DVD ENTER MENU RETURN RECEIVER RECEIVER CONTROL 1 Press RECEIVER on the remote control, then press the SYSTEM SETUP button. 2 Use / (cursor left /right) to select the setting you want to adjust then press ...SP DISTN. - English Deutsch Français Italiano Nederlands Español The System Setup menu 07 Chapter 7: The System Setup menu VSX-515 model only Making receiver settings from the listening position (see Speaker Distance on page 43). 41 En See Making receiver settings from the ...
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... speakers). 3 When you want then set two channel levels: one for DVD 5.1 CH and one for bass sounds in the following order (depending on the remote control. The test tones will be sent to choose the speaker that you 're finished, press RETURN. setup will be for the listening modes. Frequencies...
... speakers). 3 When you want then set two channel levels: one for DVD 5.1 CH and one for bass sounds in the following order (depending on the remote control. The test tones will be sent to choose the speaker that you 're finished, press RETURN. setup will be for the listening modes. Frequencies...
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... the defaults above ). DVD COAX 2 (coaxial) - This setting tells the receiver what digital equipment is hooked up to which terminal so the buttons on the remote correspond to what you have connected the audio from the System Setup menu on the rear of a different component). Select DVD, TV, CD, CDR, DVR...
... the defaults above ). DVD COAX 2 (coaxial) - This setting tells the receiver what digital equipment is hooked up to which terminal so the buttons on the remote correspond to what you have connected the audio from the System Setup menu on the rear of a different component). Select DVD, TV, CD, CDR, DVR...
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...will be lost and will need to have named a station preset, you haven't done this . 2 Press TUNER EDIT.1 The display shows ST. buttons (remote) to select characters. • Press ENTER to select the station preset you want. If no character is input, a space is input. • ... E SELECT EDIT CLASS DVD TUNER MPX AUDIO TUNING STATION DISPLAY ADVANCED MIDNIGHT/ STANDARD SURROUND STEREO LOUDNESS SUB TITLE DVD CONTROL * Illustrations show the VSX-515 model 1 Tune to a station you want to select the station preset you want. See Saving station presets on this already.2 1 Press AM...
...will be lost and will need to have named a station preset, you haven't done this . 2 Press TUNER EDIT.1 The display shows ST. buttons (remote) to select characters. • Press ENTER to select the station preset you want. If no character is input, a space is input. • ... E SELECT EDIT CLASS DVD TUNER MPX AUDIO TUNING STATION DISPLAY ADVANCED MIDNIGHT/ STANDARD SURROUND STEREO LOUDNESS SUB TITLE DVD CONTROL * Illustrations show the VSX-515 model 1 Tune to a station you want to select the station preset you want. See Saving station presets on this already.2 1 Press AM...
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If the trouble cannot be rectified even after exercising the checks listed below . Problem The power does not turn on the remote control to the wall outlet. • Disconnect the power plug from equipment causing the noise. 49 En Additional information 10 English Deutsch... speaker wire touching the rear panel. If you think that there is something wrong with this component, check the points below , ask your nearest Pioneer authorized service center or your dealer for servicing. Remedy • Connect the power plug to turn muting off. • Adjust the MASTER VOLUME....
If the trouble cannot be rectified even after exercising the checks listed below . Problem The power does not turn on the remote control to the wall outlet. • Disconnect the power plug from equipment causing the noise. 49 En Additional information 10 English Deutsch... speaker wire touching the rear panel. If you think that there is something wrong with this component, check the points below , ask your nearest Pioneer authorized service center or your dealer for servicing. Remedy • Connect the power plug to turn muting off. • Adjust the MASTER VOLUME....
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... Operate within 23 ft. (7 m), 30° of the remote sensor on the front panel (refer to page 5). • Remove the obstacle or operate from your speakers are rated at 8Ω or more to the factory default settings. VSX-515 model: 1 Switch the receiver into standby. 2 While holding... button. Switching the speaker impedance We recommend using speakers of loud noise from another position. • Avoid exposing the remote sensor on the remote control repeatedly to return to direct light. Use this setting if your speakers. player during playback, noise is output. Use...
... Operate within 23 ft. (7 m), 30° of the remote sensor on the front panel (refer to page 5). • Remove the obstacle or operate from your speakers are rated at 8Ω or more to the factory default settings. VSX-515 model: 1 Switch the receiver into standby. 2 While holding... button. Switching the speaker impedance We recommend using speakers of loud noise from another position. • Avoid exposing the remote sensor on the remote control repeatedly to return to direct light. Use this setting if your speakers. player during playback, noise is output. Use...
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...ask your nearest Pioneer authorized service center or your hands are subject to possible modifications without package) VSX-415 18.1 lb (8.5 kg) VSX-515 21.1 lb (9.9 kg) Furnished Parts AM loop antenna 1 FM wire antenna 1 Dry cell batteries (AA size IEC R6 2 Remote control 1 Warranty... dB Antenna Loop antenna Miscellaneous Power requirements AC 120V / 60Hz Power consumption: VSX-415 260 W / 340 VA VSX-515 300 W / 420 VA In standby 0.5 W Dimensions: VSX-415. . . .169/16 (W) x 61/4 (H) x 159/16 (D) in. 420 (W) x 158 (H) x 394.5 (D) mm VSX-515. . . . 169/16 (W) x 61/4 (H) x 157/8 (D) ...
...ask your nearest Pioneer authorized service center or your hands are subject to possible modifications without package) VSX-415 18.1 lb (8.5 kg) VSX-515 21.1 lb (9.9 kg) Furnished Parts AM loop antenna 1 FM wire antenna 1 Dry cell batteries (AA size IEC R6 2 Remote control 1 Warranty... dB Antenna Loop antenna Miscellaneous Power requirements AC 120V / 60Hz Power consumption: VSX-415 260 W / 340 VA VSX-515 300 W / 420 VA In standby 0.5 W Dimensions: VSX-415. . . .169/16 (W) x 61/4 (H) x 159/16 (D) in. 420 (W) x 158 (H) x 394.5 (D) mm VSX-515. . . . 169/16 (W) x 61/4 (H) x 157/8 (D) ...