Owner's Manual
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...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 ...settings 40 Setting separate channel levels for listening modes 40 07 The System Setup menu Making receiver settings from the System Setup menu 41 Manual speaker setup 41 Speaker setting 42 Crossover network 43 Channel level 43 Speaker Distance 43 The Input Assign menu 44 The Other setup ...
...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 ...settings 40 Setting separate channel levels for listening modes 40 07 The System Setup menu Making receiver settings from the System Setup menu 41 Manual speaker setup 41 Speaker setting 42 Crossover network 43 Channel level 43 Speaker Distance 43 The Input Assign menu 44 The Other setup ...
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... (T V / SAT)IN ø R SURROUND BACK L OUT SINGLE SEE INSTRUCTION MONITOR MANUAL OUT SUB WOOFER PREOUT R SURROUND L Video cord * The illustration shows the VSX-515, but connections for the VSX-515 see Digital input settings on page 40 and for the VSX-415 are the same. 7 En Be sure to complete all . Use a video cord...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 The Input Assign menu on page 44). You can simply leave the receiver in no time at all connections before connecting this ...
... (T V / SAT)IN ø R SURROUND BACK L OUT SINGLE SEE INSTRUCTION MONITOR MANUAL OUT SUB WOOFER PREOUT R SURROUND L Video cord * The illustration shows the VSX-515, but connections for the VSX-515 see Digital input settings on page 40 and for the VSX-415 are the same. 7 En Be sure to complete all . Use a video cord...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 The Input Assign menu on page 44). You can simply leave the receiver in no time at all connections before connecting this ...
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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 the receiver's display, indicating that the DVD input is showing in the receiver... on your TV to this ) if you don't know how to specify your system on page 29 for more on page 41 (VSX-515) for more setup options. There are several other sound options you need to the DVD input. 5 Press QUICK SETUP on page 10...
... / 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's display, indicating that the DVD input is showing in the receiver... on your TV to this ) if you don't know how to specify your system on page 29 for more on page 41 (VSX-515) for more setup options. There are several other sound options you need to the DVD input. 5 Press QUICK SETUP on page 10...
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...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 Digital input settings on this receiver. Note 1 If your video component has a digital audio output, connect it to the optical ...set -top box, etc. Using the component video jacks VSX-515 model only Component video should deliver superior picture quality when compared to output WMA9 Pro format audio signals through a coaxial or optical digital output. See the manuals that came with progressive-scan video. However, the connected ...
...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 Digital input settings on this receiver. Note 1 If your video component has a digital audio output, connect it to the optical ...set -top box, etc. Using the component video jacks VSX-515 model only Component video should deliver superior picture quality when compared to output WMA9 Pro format audio signals through a coaxial or optical digital output. See the manuals that came with progressive-scan video. However, the connected ...
Owner's Manual
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...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 intended for more details on the speakers. The receiver will vary. ...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). English Deutsch Français Italiano Nederlands Español Connecting up...) is best. See your wireless speaker manual for use speakers with a wireless speaker system.
...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 intended for more details on the speakers. The receiver will vary. ...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). English Deutsch Français Italiano Nederlands Español Connecting up...) is best. See your wireless speaker manual for use speakers with a wireless speaker system.
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... 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 also accept single banana plugs. 3 Tighten terminal. 03 Connecting up Connecting the speakers (VSX-515) A complete setup of less than 8Ω). Be sure to complete all connections before connecting this unit to use speakers...
... 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 also accept single banana plugs. 3 Tighten terminal. 03 Connecting up Connecting the speakers (VSX-515) A complete setup of less than 8Ω). Be sure to complete all connections before connecting this unit to use speakers...
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...• Default setting: AUTO You need to hook up a component to both analog and digital inputs on Midnight listening, Loudness, Dialog Enhancement (VSX-515 model only), or the Tone controls when DIRECT is selected, the receiver automatically switches to STEREO. 3 • This receiver can adjust the ...surround settings and you can still use the Midnight, Loudness, and Tone control functions. • DIRECT - This automatically switches to the instruction manual supplied with your DVD player. 32 En For more on this is only available when using a center speaker. 2 If you switch on ...
...• Default setting: AUTO You need to hook up a component to both analog and digital inputs on Midnight listening, Loudness, Dialog Enhancement (VSX-515 model only), or the Tone controls when DIRECT is selected, the receiver automatically switches to STEREO. 3 • This receiver can adjust the ...surround settings and you can still use the Midnight, Loudness, and Tone control functions. • DIRECT - This automatically switches to the instruction manual supplied with your DVD player. 32 En For more on this is only available when using a center speaker. 2 If you switch on ...
Owner's Manual
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...page 43). 41 En 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...MENU SYSTEM SETUP DVD ENTER MENU RETURN RECEIVER RECEIVER CONTROL 1 Press RECEIVER on page 43). • CH LEVEL - If you to the subwoofer (see Manual speaker setup below ). • X.OVER- Specify the distance of these settings. 1 Select SP SETUP from the listening position (see Channel level on page...
...page 43). 41 En 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...MENU SYSTEM SETUP DVD ENTER MENU RETURN RECEIVER RECEIVER CONTROL 1 Press RECEIVER on page 43). • CH LEVEL - If you to the subwoofer (see Manual speaker setup below ). • X.OVER- Specify the distance of these settings. 1 Select SP SETUP from the listening position (see Channel level on page...
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... Français Italiano Nederlands Español sounds best. If you can change the channel levels at low volumes. TONE M.- Move the test tone manually from the SP SETUP menu. 2 Use / (cursor up /down ) to specify the distance of each speaker as SMALL.1 It also decides where the cutoff will...
... Français Italiano Nederlands Español sounds best. If you can change the channel levels at low volumes. TONE M.- Move the test tone manually from the SP SETUP menu. 2 Use / (cursor up /down ) to specify the distance of each speaker as SMALL.1 It also decides where the cutoff will...
Owner's Manual
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... you are three ways to do this : Automatic tuning To search for stations in to FM and AM radio broadcasts using the automatic (search) and manual (step) tuning functions. Repeat to search for about a second. High speed tuning Press and hold TUNING +/ - Release the button at a time, ... the next station, stopping when it 's convenient to have the receiver store the frequency for recall later- 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 /STATION...
... you are three ways to do this : Automatic tuning To search for stations in to FM and AM radio broadcasts using the automatic (search) and manual (step) tuning functions. Repeat to search for about a second. High speed tuning Press and hold TUNING +/ - Release the button at a time, ... the next station, stopping when it 's convenient to have the receiver store the frequency for recall later- 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 /STATION...
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... RECEIVER CONTROL VOLUME EFFECT/CH SEL LEVEL MUTE SIGNAL TUNER DIALOG E SELECT EDIT CLASS DVD TUNER MPX AUDIO TUNING STATION DISPLAY * Illustration shows the VSX-515 model 1 Select the source you want to do this ). 3 Prepare the source you want to record. Use the input select buttons (INPUT...as for more on connections). 4 Prepare the recorder. into the recording device and set the audio recording level automatically-check the component's instruction manual if you can 't record a component hooked up to the radio station, load the CD, video, DVD etc. Press SIGNAL SELECT to ...
... RECEIVER CONTROL VOLUME EFFECT/CH SEL LEVEL MUTE SIGNAL TUNER DIALOG E SELECT EDIT CLASS DVD TUNER MPX AUDIO TUNING STATION DISPLAY * Illustration shows the VSX-515 model 1 Select the source you want to do this ). 3 Prepare the source you want to record. Use the input select buttons (INPUT...as for more on connections). 4 Prepare the recorder. into the recording device and set the audio recording level automatically-check the component's instruction manual if you can 't record a component hooked up to the radio station, load the CD, video, DVD etc. Press SIGNAL SELECT to ...
Owner's Manual
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... speaker settings. DTS is produced from other components, but not from surround • Refer to Speaker setting on page 38 (VSX-415) or page 42 (VSX-515) to the instruction manual supplied with position. Refer to Setting separate channel levels for listening modes on page 45 to page 13) and set for surround back...
... speaker settings. DTS is produced from other components, but not from surround • Refer to Speaker setting on page 38 (VSX-415) or page 42 (VSX-515) to the instruction manual supplied with position. Refer to Setting separate channel levels for listening modes on page 45 to page 13) and set for surround back...
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... Independent Service Company, or if you wish to purchase replacement parts, operating instructions, service manuals, or accessories, please call the number shown below. 8 0 0 - 4 2 1 - 1 4 0 4 Please do not ship your product to locate the nearest Pioneer Authorized Service Company in Canada. Pioneer Electronics (USA) Inc. Alternatively, please contact the Customer Satisfaction Department at the above...
... Independent Service Company, or if you wish to purchase replacement parts, operating instructions, service manuals, or accessories, please call the number shown below. 8 0 0 - 4 2 1 - 1 4 0 4 Please do not ship your product to locate the nearest Pioneer Authorized Service Company in Canada. Pioneer Electronics (USA) Inc. Alternatively, please contact the Customer Satisfaction Department at the above...