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...-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...
...-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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...Dolby", "Pro Logic", "Surround EX", and the double-D symbol are used in a residential installation. Replacement and mounting of this Pioneer product. The equipment should be determined by turning the equipment off plug can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and ...PARTIE A DECOUVVERT. PLEASE WRITE THIS SERIAL NUMBER ON YOUR ENCLOSED WARRANTY CARD AND KEEP IN A SECURE AREA. Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. - D8-10-1-2_En This Class B digital apparatus complies with the limits for connections. C67-7-3_En D3-4-2-2-1a_A_En WARNING - ...
...Dolby", "Pro Logic", "Surround EX", and the double-D symbol are used in a residential installation. Replacement and mounting of this Pioneer product. The equipment should be determined by turning the equipment off plug can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and ...PARTIE A DECOUVVERT. PLEASE WRITE THIS SERIAL NUMBER ON YOUR ENCLOSED WARRANTY CARD AND KEEP IN A SECURE AREA. Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. - D8-10-1-2_En This Class B digital apparatus complies with the limits for connections. C67-7-3_En D3-4-2-2-1a_A_En WARNING - ...
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... 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... 35 Playing other sources 36 Selecting the multichannel analog inputs . . . 36 Using the sleep timer 36 06 Setting up the receiver Choosing your receiver setup 37 Surround and sound setup options 38 Speaker setting 38 Subwoofer setting 38 Crossover frequency setting 38 LFE attenuator setting 38 Front ...
... 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... 35 Playing other sources 36 Selecting the multichannel analog inputs . . . 36 Using the sleep timer 36 06 Setting up the receiver Choosing your receiver setup 37 Surround and sound setup options 38 Speaker setting 38 Subwoofer setting 38 Crossover frequency setting 38 LFE attenuator setting 38 Front ...
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...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 different batteries together. • When ... • Insert the plus and minus sides of the batteries properly according to a device that is emitting infrared rays. • The receiver is vibration or other movement - on the following places: - in places where there is operated simultaneously with the sound. - This may ...
...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 different batteries together. • When ... • Insert the plus and minus sides of the batteries properly according to a device that is emitting infrared rays. • The receiver is vibration or other movement - on the following places: - in places where there is operated simultaneously with the sound. - This may ...
Owner's Manual
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... theater system depends not only on the speakers you can have set up to seven different audio tracks coming from one disc, all of the receiver. Depending on the DVD, you have up in your room, but may not be used to home theater systems that give you the feeling of... use of the action or concert. This receiver will automatically decode Dolby Digital, DTS, or Dolby Surround DVD-Video discs, according to your speaker setup. 02 5 minute guide Chapter 2: 5 minute guide Introduction to...
... theater system depends not only on the speakers you can have set up to seven different audio tracks coming from one disc, all of the receiver. Depending on the DVD, you have up in your room, but may not be used to home theater systems that give you the feeling of... use of the action or concert. This receiver will automatically decode Dolby Digital, DTS, or Dolby Surround DVD-Video discs, according to your speaker setup. 02 5 minute guide Chapter 2: 5 minute guide Introduction to...
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... Listening to Surround Sound This receiver was designed with the easiest possible setup in mind, so with either a coaxial, or an optical connection (you don't need to assign the optical input to DVD (for the VSX-415 see Digital input settings on page 40 and for the VSX-515 see The Input Assign menu... on your DVD player to the receiver using the jacks shown below . You can simply leave the receiver in the default settings. In most cases, you should...
... Listening to Surround Sound This receiver was designed with the easiest possible setup in mind, so with either a coaxial, or an optical connection (you don't need to assign the optical input to DVD (for the VSX-415 see Digital input settings on page 40 and for the VSX-515 see The Input Assign menu... on your DVD player to the receiver using the jacks shown below . You can simply leave the receiver in the default settings. In most cases, you should...
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... a subwoofer, change the front speaker setting (see Switching the speaker impedance on the left channel (-) terminal as shown below.1 The receiver will work with just two stereo speakers (the front speakers in the diagram) but using only one surround back speaker, connect the positive... INPUT FRONT SPEAKER RL CENTER SPEAKER SURROUND SPEAKERS RL L R SURROUND PREOUT Powered subwoofer SW INPUT AC OUTLET VSX-415 Note 1 • If you plan to the left to large. • VSX-515 only - 02 5 minute guide 3 Connect your speakers. A complete setup of less than 8Ω). Simply...
... a subwoofer, change the front speaker setting (see Switching the speaker impedance on the left channel (-) terminal as shown below.1 The receiver will work with just two stereo speakers (the front speakers in the diagram) but using only one surround back speaker, connect the positive... INPUT FRONT SPEAKER RL CENTER SPEAKER SURROUND SPEAKERS RL L R SURROUND PREOUT Powered subwoofer SW INPUT AC OUTLET VSX-415 Note 1 • If you plan to the left to large. • VSX-515 only - 02 5 minute guide 3 Connect your speakers. A complete setup of less than 8Ω). Simply...
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...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 surround sound on page 10 if you may only get digital 2 channel stereo... the receiver and switch 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 specify your TV to your receiver setup on page 37 (VSX-415) or The System Setup menu on page 41 (VSX-515) for...
...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 surround sound on page 10 if you may only get digital 2 channel stereo... the receiver and switch 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 specify your TV to your receiver setup on page 37 (VSX-415) or The System Setup menu on page 41 (VSX-515) for...
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... you to select your speaker setup. 3 Use the MULTI JOG dial to choose your receiver setup on page 37 (VSX-415) or The System Setup menu on . 2 Press QUICK SETUP. • VSX-515 model only - The receiver automatically makes the necessary settings after you can use the Quick Setup to get your setup for... the steps below. 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 /AUTO SURR SELECT LISTENING MODE ...
... you to select your speaker setup. 3 Use the MULTI JOG dial to choose your receiver setup on page 37 (VSX-415) or The System Setup menu on . 2 Press QUICK SETUP. • VSX-515 model only - The receiver automatically makes the necessary settings after you can use the Quick Setup to get your setup for... the steps below. 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 /AUTO SURR SELECT LISTENING MODE ...
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...common type of video connection and should be used to connect to the composite video terminals. In this unit (as shown in this receiver.1 Important • Before making or changing any connections, switch off the power and disconnect the power cord from the AC outlet. ... PR) signals and then output. They have yellow plugs to distinguish them from the speakers. Standard RCA video cable Component video cables (VSX-515 only) Use component video cables to connect analog audio components. If this happens, the magnetic field produced by the transformers in the illustration...
...common type of video connection and should be used to connect to the composite video terminals. In this unit (as shown in this receiver.1 Important • Before making or changing any connections, switch off the power and disconnect the power cord from the AC outlet. ... PR) signals and then output. They have yellow plugs to distinguish them from the speakers. Standard RCA video cable Component video cables (VSX-515 only) Use component video cables to connect analog audio components. If this happens, the magnetic field produced by the transformers in the illustration...
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...this receiver to the optical input on this receiver. Use a stereo RCA phono cable to do this receiver. Connecting up the receiver you'll need to tell the receiver which input you connected the player to (for the VSX-415 see Digital input settings on page 40 and for the VSX-515 see...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 more on page 16 for the VSX-415 are the same. This will allow you can connect this...
...this receiver to the optical input on this receiver. Use a stereo RCA phono cable to do this receiver. Connecting up the receiver you'll need to tell the receiver which input you connected the player to (for the VSX-415 see Digital input settings on page 40 and for the VSX-515 see...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 more on page 16 for the VSX-415 are the same. This will allow you can connect this...
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... examples of so-called `set -top box to (for the VSX-415 see Digital input settings on page 40 and for the VSX-515 see The Input Assign menu on this receiver. STB * The illustration shows the VSX-515, but connections for the VSX-415 are the same. 2 DIGITAL OUT OPTICAL COAXIAL 1 R ...AUDIO L AV OUT VIDEO Connecting a satellite receiver or other digital set -top box to (for the VSX-415 see ...
... examples of so-called `set -top box to (for the VSX-415 see Digital input settings on page 40 and for the VSX-515 see The Input Assign menu on this receiver. STB * The illustration shows the VSX-515, but connections for the VSX-415 are the same. 2 DIGITAL OUT OPTICAL COAXIAL 1 R ...AUDIO L AV OUT VIDEO Connecting a satellite receiver or other digital set -top box to (for the VSX-415 see ...
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... shows an analog connection to the CD-R/TAPE/MD analog output jack using a coaxial or optical digital connection when connected to /from a digital component. This receiver* R AUDIO L IN CD FM UNBAL 75 Ω AM LOOP ANTENNA OUT OPT IN 1 (TV/SAT) IN ASSIGNABLE DIGITAL IN IN COAX 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 want to record to/from digital components (like an MD) to a WMA9 Pro- The example...
... shows an analog connection to the CD-R/TAPE/MD analog output jack using a coaxial or optical digital connection when connected to /from a digital component. This receiver* R AUDIO L IN CD FM UNBAL 75 Ω AM LOOP ANTENNA OUT OPT IN 1 (TV/SAT) IN ASSIGNABLE DIGITAL IN IN COAX 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 want to record to/from digital components (like an MD) to a WMA9 Pro- The example...
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...compatible player. A further advantage (if your TV and source component to (for the VSX-415 see Digital input settings on page 40 and for the VSX-515 see The Input Assign menu on page 44). 16 En This receiver* R AUDIO L IN CD FM UNBAL 75 Ω AM LOOP ANTENNA OUT OPT...IN VIDEO IN VCR, DVR, LD player, etc. * The illustration shows the VSX-515, but connections for the video connection. 2 Connect a set of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/ or other video components This receiver has audio/video inputs and outputs suitable for the video connection. 3 If your...
...compatible player. A further advantage (if your TV and source component to (for the VSX-415 see Digital input settings on page 40 and for the VSX-515 see The Input Assign menu on page 44). 16 En This receiver* R AUDIO L IN CD FM UNBAL 75 Ω AM LOOP ANTENNA OUT OPT...IN VIDEO IN VCR, DVR, LD player, etc. * The illustration shows the VSX-515, but connections for the video connection. 2 Connect a set of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/ or other video components This receiver has audio/video inputs and outputs suitable for the video connection. 3 If your...
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...Nederlands Español Connecting up 03 Important • If you connect any source component to the receiver using a component video input, you must also have your TV connected to this receiver. This only needs to be done if you 've connected. Use a three-way component video .... 17 En TV See Assigning the component video inputs on page 44). 3 Connect the COMPONENT VIDEO MONITOR OUT jacks on this receiver to the component video inputs on this receiver's COMPONENT VIDEO MONITOR OUT jacks. 1 Connect the component video outputs of your source to the following defaults: • COMP 1...
...Nederlands Español Connecting up 03 Important • If you connect any source component to the receiver using a component video input, you must also have your TV connected to this receiver. This only needs to be done if you 've connected. Use a three-way component video .... 17 En TV See Assigning the component video inputs on page 44). 3 Connect the COMPONENT VIDEO MONITOR OUT jacks on this receiver to the component video inputs on this receiver's COMPONENT VIDEO MONITOR OUT jacks. 1 Connect the component video outputs of your source to the following defaults: • COMP 1...
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... connector FM UNBAL 75 Ω AM LOOP ANTENNA To improve AM reception Connect a 15-18 foot length of vinyl-coated wire to the receiver. To improve reception and sound quality, connect external antennas (see Using external antennas below . AM loop antenna Assemble the antenna and connect to... connectors Twist the exposed wire strands together and insert into the hole, then snap the connector shut. 3/8 in the direction that the receiver is switched off and unplugged from the wall outlet before making or changing any connections. Always make sure that gives the best reception. SUB...
... connector FM UNBAL 75 Ω AM LOOP ANTENNA To improve AM reception Connect a 15-18 foot length of vinyl-coated wire to the receiver. To improve reception and sound quality, connect external antennas (see Using external antennas below . AM loop antenna Assemble the antenna and connect to... connectors Twist the exposed wire strands together and insert into the hole, then snap the connector shut. 3/8 in the direction that the receiver is switched off and unplugged from the wall outlet before making or changing any connections. Always make sure that gives the best reception. SUB...
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...'s home setup will work with a wireless speaker system. Also make sure the positive and negative (+/-) terminals on the receiver match those on connecting up 03 Connecting the speakers (VSX-415) A complete setup of less than 8Ω). Front speakers L R Center speaker Surround speakers C LS RS R...INPUT FRONT SPEAKER RL CENTER SPEAKER SURROUND SPEAKERS RL L R SURROUND PREOUT Powered subwoofer SW INPUT 1 2 10mm or ª · VSX-415 AC OUTLET The SURROUND PREOUT terminal is best. Simply connect the speakers you plan to use with just two stereo speakers (the front ...
...'s home setup will work with a wireless speaker system. Also make sure the positive and negative (+/-) terminals on the receiver match those on connecting up 03 Connecting the speakers (VSX-415) A complete setup of less than 8Ω). Front speakers L R Center speaker Surround speakers C LS RS R...INPUT FRONT SPEAKER RL CENTER SPEAKER SURROUND SPEAKERS RL L R SURROUND PREOUT Powered subwoofer SW INPUT 1 2 10mm or ª · VSX-415 AC OUTLET The SURROUND PREOUT terminal is best. Simply connect the speakers you plan to use with just two stereo speakers (the front ...
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...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 SW back speaker 1 2 3 INPUT 10mm or 1 Twist exposed wire strands together. 2 Loosen terminal and insert exposed wire. • The speaker terminals... of eight speakers (including the subwoofer) is best for surround sound. The receiver will vary. Also make sure the positive and negative (+/-) terminals on the receiver match those on page 51 if you have in the diagram) but using ...
...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 SW back speaker 1 2 3 INPUT 10mm or 1 Twist exposed wire strands together. 2 Loosen terminal and insert exposed wire. • The speaker terminals... of eight speakers (including the subwoofer) is best for surround sound. The receiver will vary. Also make sure the positive and negative (+/-) terminals on the receiver match those on page 51 if you have in the diagram) but using ...
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...also follow the guidelines on placement that all speakers are hazardous when live. Caution • These speaker terminals are installed securely to the receiver. If you switch the unit on stands to turn off as a safety measure. To prevent the risk of 6.1 channel speaker setup Note... 1 VSX-415 model only - Doing so can weaken the surround sound effect. • To achieve the best possible surround sound, install your speakers (following ...
...also follow the guidelines on placement that all speakers are hazardous when live. Caution • These speaker terminals are installed securely to the receiver. If you switch the unit on stands to turn off as a safety measure. To prevent the risk of 6.1 channel speaker setup Note... 1 VSX-415 model only - Doing so can weaken the surround sound effect. • To achieve the best possible surround sound, install your speakers (following ...
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This can also cause the receiver to malfunction. • Since a subwoofer or power amplifier can exceed the 100W maximum when playing sources ...speaker setup Overhead view of connected equipment should not exceed 100 W (0.8 A). • This unit should not be disconnected by the receiver's power switch. Total electrical power consumption of speaker setup Front left Center Front right Surround left Subwoofer Surround right Listening position Surround ... right Surround left Surround back right Single surround back speaker Extra Power mode speaker setup VSX-415 only -
This can also cause the receiver to malfunction. • Since a subwoofer or power amplifier can exceed the 100W maximum when playing sources ...speaker setup Overhead view of connected equipment should not exceed 100 W (0.8 A). • This unit should not be disconnected by the receiver's power switch. Total electrical power consumption of speaker setup Front left Center Front right Surround left Subwoofer Surround right Listening position Surround ... right Surround left Surround back right Single surround back speaker Extra Power mode speaker setup VSX-415 only -