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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... Speaker 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 . . . ...
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... Speaker 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 . . . ...
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...antenna • Dry cell batteries (AA size IEC R6) x2 • Remote control • These operating instructions • Warranty card Loading the batteries Operating range of remote control unit The remote control may not work properly if: • There are very dusty - STANDARDLISATEDNSVAUINNRGCRMEDOD/...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 disposing of used batteries, please comply with another infrared remote control unit. Don't install it ...
...antenna • Dry cell batteries (AA size IEC R6) x2 • Remote control • These operating instructions • Warranty card Loading the batteries Operating range of remote control unit The remote control may not work properly if: • There are very dusty - STANDARDLISATEDNSVAUINNRGCRMEDOD/...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 disposing of used batteries, please comply with another infrared remote control unit. Don't install it ...
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... 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 and switch it isn't, press DVD on the remote control to do this .1 See also Choosing your DVD player, subwoofer and TV. Also make... to confirm your speaker setup, room size and listening position. If it on, followed by your receiver setup on page 37 (VSX-415) or The System Setup menu on this . Use the MULTI JOG dial to select and ENTER to your system on page...
... 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 and switch it isn't, press DVD on the remote control to do this .1 See also Choosing your DVD player, subwoofer and TV. Also make... to confirm your speaker setup, room size and listening position. If it on, followed by your receiver setup on page 37 (VSX-415) or The System Setup menu on this . Use the MULTI JOG dial to select and ENTER to your system on page...
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... 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 TAPE/MD FM AM ADVANCED ...listening volume. Selects the Auto Surround mode(Important on the remote. 5 RECEIVER CONTROL buttons VOLUME +/- Use to make these adjustments. LEVEL +/- SYSTEM SETUP (VSX-515 model only) Press to use the DVD controls on page 29). MUTE Mutes/unmutes the sound. TUNER EDIT (VSX-415 model only) Press to adjust the effect and ...
... 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 TAPE/MD FM AM ADVANCED ...listening volume. Selects the Auto Surround mode(Important on the remote. 5 RECEIVER CONTROL buttons VOLUME +/- Use to make these adjustments. LEVEL +/- SYSTEM SETUP (VSX-515 model only) Press to use the DVD controls on page 29). MUTE Mutes/unmutes the sound. TUNER EDIT (VSX-415 model only) Press to adjust the effect and ...
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...control a Pioneer DVD player connected to set the sleep timer (page 36). CLASS Switches between auto stereo and mono reception of the receiver (page 40). If the signal is weak then switching to select an input signal (page 32). Skips to select preset radio stations (page 47). RETURN (VSX-515... DVD menus. 10 RECEIVER Use to switch to find radio frequencies (page 46) and the STATION +/- SUBTITLE Displays/changes the subtitles on the remote control. Skips to make dialog stand out when watching TV or a movie (page 35). It also displays TV menus. Starts/resumes normal playback....
...control a Pioneer DVD player connected to set the sleep timer (page 36). CLASS Switches between auto stereo and mono reception of the receiver (page 40). If the signal is weak then switching to select an input signal (page 32). Skips to select preset radio stations (page 47). RETURN (VSX-515... DVD menus. 10 RECEIVER Use to switch to find radio frequencies (page 46) and the STATION +/- SUBTITLE Displays/changes the subtitles on the remote control. Skips to make dialog stand out when watching TV or a movie (page 35). It also displays TV menus. Starts/resumes normal playback....
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...1CH TV/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 the front panel. Pressing repeatedly will cycle through the sleep options again. • You can 't use the INPUT SELECTOR buttons to ...can also switch off the receiver. Use the input select buttons (INPUT SELECTOR). 4 Start playback of the component you want to playback. Use the remote control to set the sleep time. 90 min 60 min Off 30 min Tip • You can be set the sleep timer. 05 Listening to ...
...1CH TV/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 the front panel. Pressing repeatedly will cycle through the sleep options again. • You can 't use the INPUT SELECTOR buttons to ...can also switch off the receiver. Use the input select buttons (INPUT SELECTOR). 4 Start playback of the component you want to playback. Use the remote control to set the sleep time. 90 min 60 min Off 30 min Tip • You can be set the sleep timer. 05 Listening to ...
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... order below. Setting up the receiver 06 English Deutsch Français Italiano Nederlands Español Chapter 6: Setting up the receiver VSX-415 model only Choosing your center speaker (page 39). • Surround speaker distance setting - Determine which frequencies will be easiest to... VOLUME MUTE 1 Press RECEIVER on each of the soundtrack (page 39). • Dual mono setting - Choose the attenuator level for details on the remote control. 2 Use / (cursor left/right) to choose the option you 're done, press ENTER to your surround speakers (page 39). • Subwoofer...
... order below. Setting up the receiver 06 English Deutsch Français Italiano Nederlands Español Chapter 6: Setting up the receiver VSX-415 model only Choosing your center speaker (page 39). • Surround speaker distance setting - Determine which frequencies will be easiest to... VOLUME MUTE 1 Press RECEIVER on each of the soundtrack (page 39). • Dual mono setting - Choose the attenuator level for details on the remote control. 2 Use / (cursor left/right) to choose the option you 're done, press ENTER to your surround speakers (page 39). • Subwoofer...
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... speaker setup below ). • X.OVER- Specify what you've connected to the digital and component video inputs (see The Other setup menu on the remote control, then press the SYSTEM SETUP button. 2 Use / (cursor left /right) to select the setting you 've connected (see Channel level on page 43...; SP SETUP - 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 The following section shows you how to make detailed settings to specify how you're...
... speaker setup below ). • X.OVER- Specify what you've connected to the digital and component video inputs (see The Other setup menu on the remote control, then press the SYSTEM SETUP button. 2 Use / (cursor left /right) to select the setting you 've connected (see Channel level on page 43...; SP SETUP - 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 The following section shows you how to make detailed settings to specify how you're...
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... you want then set two channel levels: one for DVD 5.1 CH and one for effective surround sound. 1 Select 'SP DISTN.' Note 1 For more on the remote control. If you're having problems, the easiest option is output at any time by selecting SMALL for bass sounds in 0.5 feet increments). 3 When you selected...
... you want then set two channel levels: one for DVD 5.1 CH and one for effective surround sound. 1 Select 'SP DISTN.' Note 1 For more on the remote control. If you're having problems, the easiest option is output at any time by selecting SMALL for bass sounds in 0.5 feet increments). 3 When you selected...
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... repeatedly to four characters long. • Use the MULTI JOG dial (front panel) or the STATION +/- If you're using the remote control, make sure you press RECEIVER before pressing TUNER EDIT. 2 If the receiver is pressed after choosing the fourth character. to be lost ...SIGNAL TUNER DIALOG 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 switch the display between the name and the frequency. Tip • To erase...
... repeatedly to four characters long. • Use the MULTI JOG dial (front panel) or the STATION +/- If you're using the remote control, make sure you press RECEIVER before pressing TUNER EDIT. 2 If the receiver is pressed after choosing the fourth character. to be lost ...SIGNAL TUNER DIALOG 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 switch the display between the name and the frequency. Tip • To erase...
Owner's Manual
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... or move it away from the receiver. • Move antennas farther away from the outlet and insert again to return to your nearest Pioneer authorized service center or your dealer for servicing. Sometimes the trouble may lie in the correct frequency. • Connect the antenna (refer ...again. • Make sure there are often mistaken for best reception. • Connect an additional internal or external AM antenna (refer to turn on the remote control to page 18). • Turn off . • Adjust the MASTER VOLUME. No image is output when a function is selected. • Make ...
... or move it away from the receiver. • Move antennas farther away from the outlet and insert again to return to your nearest Pioneer authorized service center or your dealer for servicing. Sometimes the trouble may lie in the correct frequency. • Connect the antenna (refer ...again. • Make sure there are often mistaken for best reception. • Connect an additional internal or external AM antenna (refer to turn on the remote control to page 18). • Turn off . • Adjust the MASTER VOLUME. No image is output when a function is selected. • Make ...
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...button, press and hold the STANDBY/ON button for about three seconds. 3 When you see RESET? shows in the display, press the TONE button. VSX-515 model: 1 Switch the receiver into standby. 2 While holding down the TONE button, press and hold the STANDBY/ON button for about three seconds.... has been reset to the factory default settings. Use this setting if your speakers are rated at 8Ω or more to confirm. Can't operate the remote control. • Replace the batteries (refer to page 5). • Operate within 23 ft. (7 m), 30° of loud noise from another position. ...
...button, press and hold the STANDBY/ON button for about three seconds. 3 When you see RESET? shows in the display, press the TONE button. VSX-515 model: 1 Switch the receiver into standby. 2 While holding down the TONE button, press and hold the STANDBY/ON button for about three seconds.... has been reset to the factory default settings. Use this setting if your speakers are rated at 8Ω or more to confirm. Can't operate the remote control. • Replace the batteries (refer to page 5). • Operate within 23 ft. (7 m), 30° of loud noise from another position. ...
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... 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) in...
... 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) in...