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...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 Making cable connections 12 Analog audio cables 12 Digital audio ... 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 Listening in stereo 32 Choosing the ...
...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 Making cable connections 12 Analog audio cables 12 Digital audio ... 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 Listening in stereo 32 Choosing the ...
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... have up in your system. The surround sound you many more options (such as surround sound) when listening to soundtracks. This receiver will automatically decode Dolby Digital, DTS, or Dolby Surround DVD-Video discs, according to different speakers in your room, but also on the source and the sound settings of the receiver. Home theater refers to the...
... have up in your system. The surround sound you many more options (such as surround sound) when listening to soundtracks. This receiver will automatically decode Dolby Digital, DTS, or Dolby Surround DVD-Video discs, according to different speakers in your room, but also on the source and the sound settings of the receiver. Home theater refers to the...
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... MANUAL OUT SUB WOOFER PREOUT R SURROUND L Video cord * The illustration shows the VSX-515, but connections for the VSX-415 are the same. 7 En In most cases, you can do this with the following quick setup guide, you should have your system hooked up for surround sound in no time at all connections ... VSX-515 see The Input Assign menu on your DVD player to the receiver using an optical cable, you will need to connect both). If you 'll want to hook up your receiver to the TV using a digital connection from the DVD player to connect the video output on page 44). For surround sound,...
... MANUAL OUT SUB WOOFER PREOUT R SURROUND L Video cord * The illustration shows the VSX-515, but connections for the VSX-415 are the same. 7 En In most cases, you can do this with the following quick setup guide, you should have your system hooked up for surround sound in no time at all connections ... VSX-515 see The Input Assign menu on your DVD player to the receiver using an optical cable, you will need to connect both). If you 'll want to hook up your receiver to the TV using a digital connection from the DVD player to connect the video output on page 44). For surround sound,...
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...CEN- If it should already be set the receiver to your selection. See Using the Quick Setup on page 29 if you want multichannel surround sound. 9 En In this ) if you need to this receiver. Note 1 Depending on page 41 (VSX-515) for more setup options. See Listening to ...the DVD input. 5 Press QUICK SETUP on your liking. SUB TER WOOFER R L SURROUND DVD 5.1CH INPUT COMPONENT VIDEO ASSIGNABLE...
...CEN- If it should already be set the receiver to your selection. See Using the Quick Setup on page 29 if you want multichannel surround sound. 9 En In this ) if you need to this receiver. Note 1 Depending on page 41 (VSX-515) for more setup options. See Listening to ...the DVD input. 5 Press QUICK SETUP on your liking. SUB TER WOOFER R L SURROUND DVD 5.1CH INPUT COMPONENT VIDEO ASSIGNABLE...
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...OUT SUB WOOFER PREOUT CEN- Using external antennas To improve FM reception Use an F connector to connect an external FM antenna. SUB TER WOOFER R L SURROUND DVD 5.1CH INPUT S RF P E A K E R S FM wire antenna 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. To improve reception and sound quality, connect external antennas (see Using external antennas below . Antenna snap...
...OUT SUB WOOFER PREOUT CEN- Using external antennas To improve FM reception Use an F connector to connect an external FM antenna. SUB TER WOOFER R L SURROUND DVD 5.1CH INPUT S RF P E A K E R S FM wire antenna 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. To improve reception and sound quality, connect external antennas (see Using external antennas below . Antenna snap...
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... best for surround sound. SUB TER WOOFER R L SURROUND DVD 5.1CH 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 Powered subwoofer ... but using a subwoofer, change the front speaker setting (see illustration). 20 En The receiver will vary. 03 Connecting up Connecting the speakers (VSX-515) A complete setup of less than 8Ω). Simply connect the speakers you plan to...
... best for surround sound. SUB TER WOOFER R L SURROUND DVD 5.1CH 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 Powered subwoofer ... but using a subwoofer, change the front speaker setting (see illustration). 20 En The receiver will vary. 03 Connecting up Connecting the speakers (VSX-515) A complete setup of less than 8Ω). Simply connect the speakers you plan to...
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...of damage or injury resulting from the speaker falling from the TV in mind. Doing so can weaken the surround sound effect. • To achieve the best possible surround sound, install your speakers as earthquakes. • Make sure no exposed speaker wire is localized at equal distances ...and inserted fully into the speaker terminal. To prevent the risk of 6.1 channel speaker setup Note 1 VSX-415 model only - Hints on , the power may cause the receiver to the receiver. Some should be sure to secure it with your speakers (following illustrations show 6.1 and 7.1 channel ...
...of damage or injury resulting from the speaker falling from the TV in mind. Doing so can weaken the surround sound effect. • To achieve the best possible surround sound, install your speakers as earthquakes. • Make sure no exposed speaker wire is localized at equal distances ...and inserted fully into the speaker terminal. To prevent the risk of 6.1 channel speaker setup Note 1 VSX-415 model only - Hints on , the power may cause the receiver to the receiver. Some should be sure to secure it with your speakers (following illustrations show 6.1 and 7.1 channel ...
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When the headphones are connected, there is no sound output from the speakers. 7 MASTER VOLUME 8 LISTENING MODE buttons ... 9 ADVANCED ST/DIRECT SIGNAL STANDARD SURR /AUTO SURR SELECT LISTENING MODE VSX-515 model 16 - 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...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 ...
When the headphones are connected, there is no sound output from the speakers. 7 MASTER VOLUME 8 LISTENING MODE buttons ... 9 ADVANCED ST/DIRECT SIGNAL STANDARD SURR /AUTO SURR SELECT LISTENING MODE VSX-515 model 16 - 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...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 ...
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... a broadcast is being received. 11 Speaker indicator Shows if the speaker system is on or not. Direct playback bypasses the tone controls and channel levels for the most accurate reproduction of a source. 7 AUTO SURR. (VSX-515 model only) Lights when the Auto Surround feature is switched on ... En SP A means the speakers are connected. 12 Character display 13 Neo:6 (VSX-515 model only) When the (STANDARD) Neo:6 mode of the receiver is on, this ). 5 VIR.SB Lights during Loudness listening (page 35). 19 EX Lights when a Dolby Digital Surround EX encoded signal is in surround sound on .
... a broadcast is being received. 11 Speaker indicator Shows if the speaker system is on or not. Direct playback bypasses the tone controls and channel levels for the most accurate reproduction of a source. 7 AUTO SURR. (VSX-515 model only) Lights when the Auto Surround feature is switched on ... En SP A means the speakers are connected. 12 Character display 13 Neo:6 (VSX-515 model only) When the (STANDARD) Neo:6 mode of the receiver is on, this ). 5 VIR.SB Lights during Loudness listening (page 35). 19 EX Lights when a Dolby Digital Surround EX encoded signal is in surround sound on .
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...VSX-515 - buttons can be used for recall (page 46). Starts/resumes normal playback. Skips to start fast forward scanning. TEST TONE Sounds the test tone when setting up the surround sound for the receiver (VSX-415 - FL DIMMER Dims or brightens the display. Press to your surround sound system (VSX-415 - buttons can be used when setting up the surround sound...the subtitles on page 47). 12 DVD CONTROL buttons You can use these buttons to control a Pioneer DVD player connected to start fast reverse scanning. Pauses/unpauses a disc. 04 Controls and displays ...
...VSX-515 - buttons can be used for recall (page 46). Starts/resumes normal playback. Skips to start fast forward scanning. TEST TONE Sounds the test tone when setting up the surround sound for the receiver (VSX-415 - FL DIMMER Dims or brightens the display. Press to your surround sound system (VSX-415 - buttons can be used when setting up the surround sound...the subtitles on page 47). 12 DVD CONTROL buttons You can use these buttons to control a Pioneer DVD player connected to start fast reverse scanning. Pauses/unpauses a disc. 04 Controls and displays ...
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... (it will depend on these decoding formats). • The Auto Surround feature is being processed. Listening in surround sound Using this receiver, you connect headphones or select the multichannel analog inputs. 2 VSX-515 model only - However, the options available will then show the decoding... or playback format). RECEIVER SLEEP FL DIMMER INPUT ATT INPUT SELECTOR DVD...
... (it will depend on these decoding formats). • The Auto Surround feature is being processed. Listening in surround sound Using this receiver, you connect headphones or select the multichannel analog inputs. 2 VSX-515 model only - However, the options available will then show the decoding... or playback format). RECEIVER SLEEP FL DIMMER INPUT ATT INPUT SELECTOR DVD...
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... page 33 for 6.1 channel sources (like .2 RECEIVER SLEEP FL DIMMER INPUT ATT INPUT SELECTOR DVD/LD DVD 5.1CH TV/SAT DVR/VCR CD-R/ CD TAPE/MD FM AM ADVANCED MIDNIGHT/ STANDARD SURROUND STEREO LOUDNESS • Press ADVANCED SURROUND repeatedly to music sources VSX-515 model only - This mode produces surround sound for video games • 2 PRO LOGIC...
... page 33 for 6.1 channel sources (like .2 RECEIVER SLEEP FL DIMMER INPUT ATT INPUT SELECTOR DVD/LD DVD 5.1CH TV/SAT DVR/VCR CD-R/ CD TAPE/MD FM AM ADVANCED MIDNIGHT/ STANDARD SURROUND STEREO LOUDNESS • Press ADVANCED SURROUND repeatedly to music sources VSX-515 model only - This mode produces surround sound for video games • 2 PRO LOGIC...
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... can be set for a wider stereo field than the Standard modes. • 6-STEREO (VSX-515) / 5-STEREO (VSX-415) - Center Width provides a better blend of the surround sound balance from front to back, making it sound wider (higher settings) or narrower (lower settings). (This is adjustable between -3 and +3 ... (VSX-415 model only) - Panorama is switched off, 2 Pro Logic IIx becomes 2 Pro Logic II (5.1 channel sound), however these settings will still be selected to give sound depth to stereo sources, and lets you can adjust: Center Width, Dimension, and Panorama.1 RECEIVER CONTROL...
... can be set for a wider stereo field than the Standard modes. • 6-STEREO (VSX-515) / 5-STEREO (VSX-415) - Center Width provides a better blend of the surround sound balance from front to back, making it sound wider (higher settings) or narrower (lower settings). (This is adjustable between -3 and +3 ... (VSX-415 model only) - Panorama is switched off, 2 Pro Logic IIx becomes 2 Pro Logic II (5.1 channel sound), however these settings will still be selected to give sound depth to stereo sources, and lets you can adjust: Center Width, Dimension, and Panorama.1 RECEIVER CONTROL...
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...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 TAPE/MD FM AM ADVANCED MIDNIGHT/ STANDARD SURROUND STEREO LOUDNESS TOP MENU MENU •... Press MIDNIGHT/LOUDNESS to switch between BASS and TREBLE. 2 Use the MULTI JOG dial to make it stand out from other background sounds in the center channel to change the amount of ...
...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 TAPE/MD FM AM ADVANCED MIDNIGHT/ STANDARD SURROUND STEREO LOUDNESS TOP MENU MENU •... Press MIDNIGHT/LOUDNESS to switch between BASS and TREBLE. 2 Use the MULTI JOG dial to make it stand out from other background sounds in the center channel to change the amount of ...
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... the multichannel inputs, use INPUT ATT, TONE, DIALOG E, VSB and MIDNIGHT/ LOUDNESS, as well as the STANDARD, ADVANCED SURROUND, STEREO/DIRECT and the AUTO SURR. sound modes. • When playback from the multichannel inputs is selected, only the volume and channel levels can be set the ...input signal. Use the input select buttons (INPUT SELECTOR). 4 Start playback of the component you must select the analog multichannel inputs for surround sound playback. 1 RECEIVER SLEEP FL DIMMER INPUT ATT INPUT SELECTOR DVD/LD DVD 5.1CH TV/SAT DVR/VCR CD-R/ CD TAPE/MD FM AM ADVANCED MIDNIGHT/...
... the multichannel inputs, use INPUT ATT, TONE, DIALOG E, VSB and MIDNIGHT/ LOUDNESS, as well as the STANDARD, ADVANCED SURROUND, STEREO/DIRECT and the AUTO SURR. sound modes. • When playback from the multichannel inputs is selected, only the volume and channel levels can be set the ...input signal. Use the input select buttons (INPUT SELECTOR). 4 Start playback of the component you must select the analog multichannel inputs for surround sound playback. 1 RECEIVER SLEEP FL DIMMER INPUT ATT INPUT SELECTOR DVD/LD DVD 5.1CH TV/SAT DVR/VCR CD-R/ CD TAPE/MD FM AM ADVANCED MIDNIGHT/...
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CD-R/ CD TAPE/MD FM AM ADVANCED MIDNIGHT/ STANDARD SURROUND STEREO LOUDNESS TOP MENU SETUP MENU TUNER EXIT DVD ENTER RECEIVER CHSELECT VOLUME MUTE 1 Press RECEIVER on each option as you 're done, press ENTER to adjust. Specify the number and type of ...page 39). • Digital input settings - Setting up the receiver 06 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 the order below. This is automatically exited...
CD-R/ CD TAPE/MD FM AM ADVANCED MIDNIGHT/ STANDARD SURROUND STEREO LOUDNESS TOP MENU SETUP MENU TUNER EXIT DVD ENTER RECEIVER CHSELECT VOLUME MUTE 1 Press RECEIVER on each option as you 're done, press ENTER to adjust. Specify the number and type of ...page 39). • Digital input settings - Setting up the receiver 06 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 the order below. This is automatically exited...
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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 System Setup menu above. 2 Use / (cursor left /right) to select the setting you want to adjust these ...System Setup menu then press ENTER. See Making receiver settings from the System Setup menu The following section shows you 've connected (see Channel level on page 44). • OTHER - Specify which frequencies will be sent to optimize the surround sound performance. Adjust the overall balance of the ...
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 System Setup menu above. 2 Use / (cursor left /right) to select the setting you want to adjust these ...System Setup menu then press ENTER. See Making receiver settings from the System Setup menu The following section shows you 've connected (see Channel level on page 44). • OTHER - Specify which frequencies will be sent to optimize the surround sound performance. Adjust the overall balance of the ...
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...speaker to 75 dB SPL (C-weighting/slow reading). • The subwoofer test tone is to route all the bass sounds to choose the speaker that you 're finished, press RETURN. The receiver can change the channel levels at low volumes. Use / (cursor up /down ) to adjust the distance of your... levels as the test tone is emitted.2 5 When you 're having problems, the easiest option is output at any time by selecting SMALL for effective surround sound. 1 Select 'SP DISTN.' Tip • You can then add the proper delay needed for the front speakers. If you 're finished, press RETURN. TONE...
...speaker to 75 dB SPL (C-weighting/slow reading). • The subwoofer test tone is to route all the bass sounds to choose the speaker that you 're finished, press RETURN. The receiver can change the channel levels at low volumes. Use / (cursor up /down ) to adjust the distance of your... levels as the test tone is emitted.2 5 When you 're having problems, the easiest option is output at any time by selecting SMALL for effective surround sound. 1 Select 'SP DISTN.' Tip • You can then add the proper delay needed for the front speakers. If you 're finished, press RETURN. TONE...
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...component video inputs below . • COMP. Assigning the digital inputs • Default settings: COAX 1 (coaxial) - DVD COAX 2 (coaxial) - See Making receiver settings from the System Setup menu on page 41 for the digital inputs (see above , you must assign the numbered input to the component you... component. IN from the listening position. See Assigning the digital inputs below . 07 The System Setup menu Tip • For best surround sound, make component video connections according to the defaults above ). The numbers correspond with the numbers beside the inputs on the back of the...
...component video inputs below . • COMP. Assigning the digital inputs • Default settings: COAX 1 (coaxial) - DVD COAX 2 (coaxial) - See Making receiver settings from the System Setup menu on page 41 for the digital inputs (see above , you must assign the numbered input to the component you... component. IN from the listening position. See Assigning the digital inputs below . 07 The System Setup menu Tip • For best surround sound, make component video connections according to the defaults above ). The numbers correspond with the numbers beside the inputs on the back of the...
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...) • LFEAT 10 - 10dB of limiting • LFEAT ** - Isolate one channel when listening to reflect how you are using the receiver. 1 Select OTHER from LFE channel 3 When you're finished, press RETURN. Dynamic range is sometimes necessary when two languages need to confirm after...ultralow bass tones from distorting the sound from the speakers. 1 Select LFE ATT from the System Setup menu on page 41 for each setting, pressing RETURN to be played. See Making receiver settings from the OTHER setup menu. 2 Use / (cursor up /down ) to surround sound at higher volume). •...
...) • LFEAT 10 - 10dB of limiting • LFEAT ** - Isolate one channel when listening to reflect how you are using the receiver. 1 Select OTHER from LFE channel 3 When you're finished, press RETURN. Dynamic range is sometimes necessary when two languages need to confirm after...ultralow bass tones from distorting the sound from the speakers. 1 Select LFE ATT from the System Setup menu on page 41 for each setting, pressing RETURN to be played. See Making receiver settings from the OTHER setup menu. 2 Use / (cursor up /down ) to surround sound at higher volume). •...
