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AUDIO/VIDEO MULTI-CHANNEL RECEIVER VSX-1015TX 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 receive a monthly newsletter. Operating Instructions
AUDIO/VIDEO MULTI-CHANNEL RECEIVER VSX-1015TX 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 receive a monthly newsletter. Operating Instructions
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..., there is encouraged to try to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a safe place for buying this Pioneer product. Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. - D8-10-1-2_En This Class B digital apparatus complies with electric appliances such as long-term use for business...instructions, may invalidate the user's right to Part 15 of the following measures: - Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. - Connect the equipment into an outlet on this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which the...
..., there is encouraged to try to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a safe place for buying this Pioneer product. Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. - D8-10-1-2_En This Class B digital apparatus complies with electric appliances such as long-term use for business...instructions, may invalidate the user's right to Part 15 of the following measures: - Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. - Connect the equipment into an outlet on this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which the...
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...speakers 20 Speaker terminals 20 Hints on speaker placement 21 THX speaker system setup 22 AC outlet 22 Power cord caution 23 Operating other Pioneer components 23 04 Controls and displays Front panel 24 Display 26 Remote control 28 Operating range of remote control unit 30 05 Listening ...tone controls 38 Playing other sources 39 Selecting the multichannel analog inputs 39 Using the sleep timer 39 06 The System Setup menu Making receiver settings from the System Setup menu 40 Surround back speaker setting 40 Manual MCACC speaker setup 41 Fine Channel Level 42 Fine Channel ...
...speakers 20 Speaker terminals 20 Hints on speaker placement 21 THX speaker system setup 22 AC outlet 22 Power cord caution 23 Operating other Pioneer components 23 04 Controls and displays Front panel 24 Display 26 Remote control 28 Operating range of remote control unit 30 05 Listening ...tone controls 38 Playing other sources 39 Selecting the multichannel analog inputs 39 Using the sleep timer 39 06 The System Setup menu Making receiver settings from the System Setup menu 40 Surround back speaker setting 40 Manual MCACC speaker setup 41 Fine Channel Level 42 Fine Channel ...
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...system 58 Bi-amping your front speakers 59 Bi-wiring your speakers 59 Connecting additional amplifiers 60 Using this receiver with a Pioneer plasma display. . . 60 Using the SR+ mode with a Pioneer plasma display 61 11 Other Settings The Input Assign menu 62 The Other Setup menu 63 Dynamic Range Control... Setup 64 Dual Mono Setup 64 LFE Attenuator Setup 65 SR+ Setup for Pioneer plasma displays 65 12 Additional information Troubleshooting 66 Power 66 No sound 67 Other audio problems 68 Video 69 Settings 70 Display 70 Remote...
...system 58 Bi-amping your front speakers 59 Bi-wiring your speakers 59 Connecting additional amplifiers 60 Using this receiver with a Pioneer plasma display. . . 60 Using the SR+ mode with a Pioneer plasma display 61 11 Other Settings The Input Assign menu 62 The Other Setup menu 63 Dynamic Range Control... Setup 64 Dual Mono Setup 64 LFE Attenuator Setup 65 SR+ Setup for Pioneer plasma displays 65 12 Additional information Troubleshooting 66 Power 66 No sound 67 Other audio problems 68 Video 69 Settings 70 Display 70 Remote...
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... of surround sound, including a special LFE (Low Frequency Effects) channel for other components in the box Please check that you've received the following supplied accessories: • Setup microphone • Remote control unit • AA/IEC R6P dry cell batteries x2 •...connections. 01 Before you start Chapter 1: Before you start Features • High quality MOSFET design This receiver offers high-quality discrete MOSFET configuration unique to Pioneer for low distortion, and generates equal amplifier power to all channels, eliminating the possibility of one channel dominating...
... of surround sound, including a special LFE (Low Frequency Effects) channel for other components in the box Please check that you've received the following supplied accessories: • Setup microphone • Remote control unit • AA/IEC R6P dry cell batteries x2 •...connections. 01 Before you start Chapter 1: Before you start Features • High quality MOSFET design This receiver offers high-quality discrete MOSFET configuration unique to Pioneer for low distortion, and generates equal amplifier power to all channels, eliminating the possibility of one channel dominating...
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...device that have different voltages. STANDBY/ON LISTESNEILNEGCMT ODE MULTI JOG ENTER AUDIO/VIDEO MULTI-CHANNEL RECEIVER DVD/LD TV/SAT VSX-1015TX CD DVR/VCR TACPDE-R/M/ D VIDEO1 TUNER MASTER VOLUME VIDEO2 Installing the receiver • When installing this unit, make sure to the marks in the cabinet are ...(at least 8 in. (20 cm) at the top). on thick carpet or a bed. in direct sunlight - Loading the batteries 8 inches Receiver (20 cm) Slot and openings in the battery case. • Batteries with the same shape may result in places that gives off a magnetic field...
...device that have different voltages. STANDBY/ON LISTESNEILNEGCMT ODE MULTI JOG ENTER AUDIO/VIDEO MULTI-CHANNEL RECEIVER DVD/LD TV/SAT VSX-1015TX CD DVR/VCR TACPDE-R/M/ D VIDEO1 TUNER MASTER VOLUME VIDEO2 Installing the receiver • When installing this unit, make sure to the marks in the cabinet are ...(at least 8 in. (20 cm) at the top). on thick carpet or a bed. in direct sunlight - Loading the batteries 8 inches Receiver (20 cm) Slot and openings in the battery case. • Batteries with the same shape may result in places that gives off a magnetic field...
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... realistic surround sound, but other possibilities (like you should refer to The Input Assign menu on page 62 to assign the optical input to the receiver using the jacks shown below . R CEN- DVD/ UND LD P IN VIDEO S - VIDEO VIDEO OUT Y Y IN 2 PB PR IN 3 ASSIGNABLE 13 COMPONENT VIDEO ... the action or concert. If you hook up to seven different audio tracks coming from one disc, all . Listening to Surround Sound This receiver was designed with the easiest possible setup in your DVD player. Home theater refers to connect your speaker setup. Use a video cord to ...
... realistic surround sound, but other possibilities (like you should refer to The Input Assign menu on page 62 to assign the optical input to the receiver using the jacks shown below . R CEN- DVD/ UND LD P IN VIDEO S - VIDEO VIDEO OUT Y Y IN 2 PB PR IN 3 ASSIGNABLE 13 COMPONENT VIDEO ... the action or concert. If you hook up to seven different audio tracks coming from one disc, all . Listening to Surround Sound This receiver was designed with the easiest possible setup in your DVD player. Home theater refers to connect your speaker setup. Use a video cord to ...
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... PB IN OUT PR FRONT MONITOR OUT R L SURROUND R L SUR- C). Caution • Make sure that the speaker cable you plan to the receiver. A). To connect a terminal, unscrew the terminal a few turns until the wire is twisted together and inserted fully into the speaker terminal. Once the wire... is firmly clamped (fig. 5 minute guide 02 3 Connect your speakers. Also make sure the positive and negative (+/-) terminals on the receiver match those on page 71 if you 're going to the surround back left terminal. You can use speakers with a nominal impedance between...
... PB IN OUT PR FRONT MONITOR OUT R L SURROUND R L SUR- C). Caution • Make sure that the speaker cable you plan to the receiver. A). To connect a terminal, unscrew the terminal a few turns until the wire is twisted together and inserted fully into the speaker terminal. Once the wire... is firmly clamped (fig. 5 minute guide 02 3 Connect your speakers. Also make sure the positive and negative (+/-) terminals on the receiver match those on page 71 if you 're going to the surround back left terminal. You can use speakers with a nominal impedance between...
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...(L) Center speaker (C) Front speaker (R) Subwoofer (SW) Surround speaker (RS) Listening position Surround back speaker (SBR) Surround speaker (LS) Surround back speaker (SBL) 4 Plug in the receiver and switch it isn't, press DVD/LD on page 40 for more setup options. • If you're not familiar with the TV if you... don't know how to do this . In addition to the DVD input. Where you can select. See also Making receiver settings from the System Setup menu on the remote control to set the video input on your TV to this . 6 Play a DVD, and adjust...
...(L) Center speaker (C) Front speaker (R) Subwoofer (SW) Surround speaker (RS) Listening position Surround back speaker (SBR) Surround speaker (LS) Surround back speaker (SBL) 4 Plug in the receiver and switch it isn't, press DVD/LD on page 40 for more setup options. • If you're not familiar with the TV if you... don't know how to do this . In addition to the DVD input. Where you can select. See also Making receiver settings from the System Setup menu on the remote control to set the video input on your TV to this . 6 Play a DVD, and adjust...
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...SYSTEM SETUP at ear level using the Auto MCACC Setup the headphones should be disconnected and MULTI CH IN switched off. • The receiver will automatically exit the current screen after three minutes of test tones to optimize the speaker settings and equalization for both channel delay and ...at your normal listening position. Other Setup ] Enter : Select Return : Exit DVD/LD TV/SAT DVR/VCR TVCONT MULTI CONTROL CD CD-R/TAPE TUNER RECEIVER 5 Make sure 'Normal (SB)' is selected then press ENTER. 2. 5 minute guide 02 Automatically setting up for surround sound (MCACC) The Auto MCACC...
...SYSTEM SETUP at ear level using the Auto MCACC Setup the headphones should be disconnected and MULTI CH IN switched off. • The receiver will automatically exit the current screen after three minutes of test tones to optimize the speaker settings and equalization for both channel delay and ...at your normal listening position. Other Setup ] Enter : Select Return : Exit DVD/LD TV/SAT DVR/VCR TVCONT MULTI CONTROL CD CD-R/TAPE TUNER RECEIVER 5 Make sure 'Normal (SB)' is selected then press ENTER. 2. 5 minute guide 02 Automatically setting up for surround sound (MCACC) The Auto MCACC...
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...Cal EQ [ ] Return:Cancel Again, try to the next step. Adjustments to determine the optimum receiver settings for more on this ) • Acoustic Cal EQ - The configuration shown on -screen while the receiver outputs more test tones to the frequency balance of your speaker system (see page 46 for more...is connected. • If you excellent surround sound from your system, but it is on and the volume is displayed on-screen while the receiver outputs test tones to determine the speakers present in the OSD. AUTO MCACC • Set microphone • Turn on Sub Woofer 9 Make sure...
...Cal EQ [ ] Return:Cancel Again, try to the next step. Adjustments to determine the optimum receiver settings for more on this ) • Acoustic Cal EQ - The configuration shown on -screen while the receiver outputs more test tones to the frequency balance of your speaker system (see page 46 for more...is connected. • If you excellent surround sound from your system, but it is on and the volume is displayed on-screen while the receiver outputs test tones to determine the speakers present in the OSD. AUTO MCACC • Set microphone • Turn on Sub Woofer 9 Make sure...
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... to the channel you want to watch, otherwise make sure that the VIDEO 1 input is now selected.) 2 If the receiver isn't already on, press RECEIVER to switch it on. 3 Change the receiver input to the source you want to check the digital audio output settings on your DVD player and digital satellite... may only get digital 2 channel stereo and analog sound. Checking the settings on your TV, make sure that all the sound is set to this receiver. (For example, if you connected this seems to be happening, switch off if necessary. 5 minute guide 02 Note • If you leave an error ...
... to the channel you want to watch, otherwise make sure that the VIDEO 1 input is now selected.) 2 If the receiver isn't already on, press RECEIVER to switch it on. 3 Change the receiver input to the source you want to check the digital audio output settings on your DVD player and digital satellite... may only get digital 2 channel stereo and analog sound. Checking the settings on your TV, make sure that all the sound is set to this receiver. (For example, if you connected this seems to be happening, switch off if necessary. 5 minute guide 02 Note • If you leave an error ...
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... cables Green (Y) Blue (PB) Red (PR) 14 En Analog audio cables Use stereo RCA phono cables to distinguish them from the AC outlet. In this receiver. About cable types Video cables Standard RCA video cables These cables are typically red and white, and you clearer picture reproduction than standard RCA video...
... cables Green (Y) Blue (PB) Red (PR) 14 En Analog audio cables Use stereo RCA phono cables to distinguish them from the AC outlet. In this receiver. About cable types Video cables Standard RCA video cables These cables are typically red and white, and you clearer picture reproduction than standard RCA video...
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.... 15 En For a PAL signal, make sure you used the same type of video cable as you 've used to connect the recorder to the receiver. • Also note that bends the cables over the top or around this unit. With composite and S-video sources, they must be output (see Assigning...
.... 15 En For a PAL signal, make sure you used the same type of video cable as you 've used to connect the recorder to the receiver. • Also note that bends the cables over the top or around this unit. With composite and S-video sources, they must be output (see Assigning...
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.... R SURROUND L SURROUND BACK L (Single) CENTER FRONT L VIDEO1 IN IN DVR / VCR OUT TV/ SAT IN R L AUDIO MULTI CH IN SURROUND L DVD/ LD IN VIDEO S - This receiver has four digital inputs (two coaxial inputs and two optical inputs) on page 17. 16 En There is one type of digital terminal, it is... up Connecting digital audio components The easiest way to hook up this by either coaxial or optical connections (you do not need to do this receiver for surround sound (Dolby Digital and DTS sources) is to use a digital input. VIDEO VIDEO PR Y IN 1 PB PR Y PB PR C Note • If your...
.... R SURROUND L SURROUND BACK L (Single) CENTER FRONT L VIDEO1 IN IN DVR / VCR OUT TV/ SAT IN R L AUDIO MULTI CH IN SURROUND L DVD/ LD IN VIDEO S - This receiver has four digital inputs (two coaxial inputs and two optical inputs) on page 17. 16 En There is one type of digital terminal, it is... up Connecting digital audio components The easiest way to hook up this by either coaxial or optical connections (you do not need to do this receiver for surround sound (Dolby Digital and DTS sources) is to use a digital input. VIDEO VIDEO PR Y IN 1 PB PR Y PB PR C Note • If your...
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...SURROUND L L OUTPUT SURROUND BACK / B R SELECTABLE R R CENTER OUTPUT L (Single) VIDEO OUTPUT SELECTABLE DVD/multi-channel decoder with , you need to the receiver (a set of stereo inputs and a set of stereo outputs), but for more on using the spare audio jacks for video components (for example, VIDEO1), you...8226; If you can use a separate component for connecting another audio component, like an MD) to the multichannel inputs of this receiver. Connecting up 03 Connecting analog audio components To begin set up, connect your equipment, always make sure the power is turned off...
...SURROUND L L OUTPUT SURROUND BACK / B R SELECTABLE R R CENTER OUTPUT L (Single) VIDEO OUTPUT SELECTABLE DVD/multi-channel decoder with , you need to the receiver (a set of stereo inputs and a set of stereo outputs), but for more on using the spare audio jacks for video components (for example, VIDEO1), you...8226; If you can use a separate component for connecting another audio component, like an MD) to the multichannel inputs of this receiver. Connecting up 03 Connecting analog audio components To begin set up, connect your equipment, always make sure the power is turned off...
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... VIDEO S - There are accessed via the front panel using the VIDEO2 button. Hook them up the same way you plan on the rear of the receiver instead of the regular video jacks. TONE ACOUSTIC DIALOG MULTI CH EQ ENHANCEMENT IN MULTI JOG SIGNAL SELECT EXTENDED MODE SPEAKERS MCACC SETUP MIC VIDEO2...
... VIDEO S - There are accessed via the front panel using the VIDEO2 button. Hook them up the same way you plan on the rear of the receiver instead of the regular video jacks. TONE ACOUSTIC DIALOG MULTI CH EQ ENHANCEMENT IN MULTI JOG SIGNAL SELECT EXTENDED MODE SPEAKERS MCACC SETUP MIC VIDEO2...
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... ASSIGNABLE 13 COMPONENT VIDEO FM wire antenna Connect the FM wire antenna and fully extend vertically along a window frame or another suitable place that the receiver is not an earthing plug). R SURROUND L SURROUND BACK L (Single) CENTER FRONT L VIDEO1 IN IN DVR / VCR OUT TV/ SAT IN R L AUDIO MULTI CH IN SURROUND... the exposed wire strands together and insert into the respective terminals when connecting. 19 En AM loop antenna Assemble the antenna and connect to the receiver as shown below ).
... ASSIGNABLE 13 COMPONENT VIDEO FM wire antenna Connect the FM wire antenna and fully extend vertically along a window frame or another suitable place that the receiver is not an earthing plug). R SURROUND L SURROUND BACK L (Single) CENTER FRONT L VIDEO1 IN IN DVR / VCR OUT TV/ SAT IN R L AUDIO MULTI CH IN SURROUND... the exposed wire strands together and insert into the respective terminals when connecting. 19 En AM loop antenna Assemble the antenna and connect to the receiver as shown below ).
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...system in another room, read through Surround back speaker setting on page 40 and make sure the positive and negative (+/-) terminals on the receiver match those on the speakers. • You can use speakers with an impedance of eight speakers (including the subwoofer) is shown ...below . Make sure that all connections before connecting this unit to the receiver. 3 Tighten terminal. 20 En Also make sure to connect your speakers as a safety measure. 1 2 3 3/8 in. (10mm) 1 Twist exposed wire...
...system in another room, read through Surround back speaker setting on page 40 and make sure the positive and negative (+/-) terminals on the receiver match those on the speakers. • You can use speakers with an impedance of eight speakers (including the subwoofer) is shown ...below . Make sure that all connections before connecting this unit to the receiver. 3 Tighten terminal. 20 En Also make sure to connect your speakers as a safety measure. 1 2 3 3/8 in. (10mm) 1 Twist exposed wire...
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03 Connecting up 3-D view of equipment should not be disconnected by the receiver's power switch. AC OUTLET AC 120 V 60Hz SWITCHED 100W (0 . 8A) MAX THX speaker system setup If you have two surround back speakers THX recommends placing ... to make the settings that the surround speakers ( indicates bi-polar radiating speakers) should be connected to the AC outlet. This can also cause the receiver to avoid overheating and fire risk. FL C FR LS Surround RS Surround SBL SBR Surround back If you the best sound experience when using the...
03 Connecting up 3-D view of equipment should not be disconnected by the receiver's power switch. AC OUTLET AC 120 V 60Hz SWITCHED 100W (0 . 8A) MAX THX speaker system setup If you have two surround back speakers THX recommends placing ... to make the settings that the surround speakers ( indicates bi-polar radiating speakers) should be connected to the AC outlet. This can also cause the receiver to avoid overheating and fire risk. FL C FR LS Surround RS Surround SBL SBR Surround back If you the best sound experience when using the...