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...Using the Quick Setup 12 3 Connecting up Audio/Video cords 13 S-video cables (VSX-D512 only 13 Digital audio cords/Optical cables 13 Connecting digital components 14 Connecting audio components 14 Connecting DVD 5.1 channel components ... 15 Connecting video components 15 Connecting antennas 16 FM...the speakers 18 Speaker terminals 18 Hints on speaker placement 19 AC outlet 20 Operating other Pioneer components .......... 20 4 Controls and displays Remote Control (VSX-D512 21 Remote Control (VSX-D412 24 Front Panel 26 Display 28 5 Playing sources Introduction to Sound Modes 30 ...
...Using the Quick Setup 12 3 Connecting up Audio/Video cords 13 S-video cables (VSX-D512 only 13 Digital audio cords/Optical cables 13 Connecting digital components 14 Connecting audio components 14 Connecting DVD 5.1 channel components ... 15 Connecting video components 15 Connecting antennas 16 FM...the speakers 18 Speaker terminals 18 Hints on speaker placement 19 AC outlet 20 Operating other Pioneer components .......... 20 4 Controls and displays Remote Control (VSX-D512 21 Remote Control (VSX-D412 24 Front Panel 26 Display 28 5 Playing sources Introduction to Sound Modes 30 ...
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... of your system Setting the remote to control other components (VSX-D512 only 45 Selecting preset codes (VSX-D512 only) ........ 45 Direct function (VSX-D512 only 46 Clearing the Preset Codes (VSX-D512 only 47 Controls for TVs (VSX-D512 only 48 Controls for other components (VSX-D512 only 49 Preset Code List (VSX-D512 only 51 10...
... of your system Setting the remote to control other components (VSX-D512 only 45 Selecting preset codes (VSX-D512 only) ........ 45 Direct function (VSX-D512 only 46 Clearing the Preset Codes (VSX-D512 only 47 Controls for TVs (VSX-D512 only 48 Controls for other components (VSX-D512 only 49 Preset Code List (VSX-D512 only 51 10...
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...MULTI JOG RECEIVER N∫m-Û.,, ENTER SINEPLUETCTOR DOWN MASTER VOLUME UP R • When installing on top of this unit. Loading the batteries VSX-D412 VSX-D512 Dry cell batteries (AA size IEC R6) × 2 Dry cell batteries (AA size IEC R6) × 2 Making cable ... supplied accessories: • AM loop antenna • FM wire antenna • Dry cell batteries (AA size IEC R6) x 2 • Remote control • These operating instructions Installing the receiver Please note the following precautions: • Never use new and old batteries together. • Insert...
...MULTI JOG RECEIVER N∫m-Û.,, ENTER SINEPLUETCTOR DOWN MASTER VOLUME UP R • When installing on top of this unit. Loading the batteries VSX-D412 VSX-D512 Dry cell batteries (AA size IEC R6) × 2 Dry cell batteries (AA size IEC R6) × 2 Making cable ... supplied accessories: • AM loop antenna • FM wire antenna • Dry cell batteries (AA size IEC R6) x 2 • Remote control • These operating instructions Installing the receiver Please note the following precautions: • Never use new and old batteries together. • Insert...
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.... • The receiver is located near a device that is emitting infrared rays. • The receiver is operated simultaneously with another infrared remote control unit. + + - 1 4 2 5 3 6 STANDBY STANDBY/ON PHONES 30 STATION TUNER EDIT MULTI JOG CLASS TUNING BAND MPX STANDARD SAUDRVARONCUNEDD SDTIERREECOT/ INPUT ATTLISFTELNDINIMGMMEORDE SSEIGLNEACLT MONITOR MIDNIGHT LOUDNESS ...
.... • The receiver is located near a device that is emitting infrared rays. • The receiver is operated simultaneously with another infrared remote control unit. + + - 1 4 2 5 3 6 STANDBY STANDBY/ON PHONES 30 STATION TUNER EDIT MULTI JOG CLASS TUNING BAND MPX STANDARD SAUDRVARONCUNEDD SDTIERREECOT/ INPUT ATTLISFTELNDINIMGMMEORDE SSEIGLNEACLT MONITOR MIDNIGHT LOUDNESS ...
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... your speaker setup and your liking. See also Choosing your TV to 39 for more setup options. If it isn't, press DVD/LD on the remote control to set the video input on your receiver setup on the next page if you may only get digital 2 channel stereo and analog sound...
... your speaker setup and your liking. See also Choosing your TV to 39 for more setup options. If it isn't, press DVD/LD on the remote control to set the video input on your receiver setup on the next page if you may only get digital 2 channel stereo and analog sound...
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... in the cord or tie it damaged, ask your nearest Pioneer authorized service center or your hands are received by the remote sensor of this unit, and sent to the other Pioneer products with CONTROL terminals Remote control unit Connect to turn off by the plug. When ... W (0.8 A) max] Power supplied through this outlet is touching the rear panel, this may cause the receiver to CONTROL IN terminal of other Pioneer components at the receiver's remote sensor. when on and off automatically. • This unit should not exceed 100 W (0.8 A). AC OUTLET SWITCHED 100 W MAX 0.8 A ...
... in the cord or tie it damaged, ask your nearest Pioneer authorized service center or your hands are received by the remote sensor of this unit, and sent to the other Pioneer products with CONTROL terminals Remote control unit Connect to turn off by the plug. When ... W (0.8 A) max] Power supplied through this outlet is touching the rear panel, this may cause the receiver to CONTROL IN terminal of other Pioneer components at the receiver's remote sensor. when on and off automatically. • This unit should not exceed 100 W (0.8 A). AC OUTLET SWITCHED 100 W MAX 0.8 A ...
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... the sound or restore the sound if it has been muted. 6 MASTER VOLUME Use to switch between the various surround modes. Controls and displays 04 Remote Control (VSX-D512) 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 RECEIVER INPUT SELECT SOURCE DVD/LD MULTI CONTROL TV / SAT VCR/DVR TV CONT CD CD-R/TAPE TUNER RECEIVER ... GUIDE SUBTITLE RETURN BAND DTV ON/OFF DTV INFO DISPLAY CLASS MPX D.ACCESS DISC ENTER +10 TV CONTROL CHANNEL INPUT SELECT CHANNEL VOLUME 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 RECEIVER 1 RECEIVER Switches the receiver between on or off. EFFECT +/- (page 32) Use to add or ...
... the sound or restore the sound if it has been muted. 6 MASTER VOLUME Use to switch between the various surround modes. Controls and displays 04 Remote Control (VSX-D512) 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 RECEIVER INPUT SELECT SOURCE DVD/LD MULTI CONTROL TV / SAT VCR/DVR TV CONT CD CD-R/TAPE TUNER RECEIVER ... GUIDE SUBTITLE RETURN BAND DTV ON/OFF DTV INFO DISPLAY CLASS MPX D.ACCESS DISC ENTER +10 TV CONTROL CHANNEL INPUT SELECT CHANNEL VOLUME 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 RECEIVER 1 RECEIVER Switches the receiver between on or off. EFFECT +/- (page 32) Use to add or ...
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... a DVR or satellite tuner. 12 INPUT SELECT Use to select the input source. 13 LED indicator This indicator flashes when a command is sent from the remote control to find radio frequencies and use ST +/- EDIT (pages 42-43) Press to DTV)). The tuner/ DTV controls above these buttons can be accessed... to find preset stations (page 40-43). 22 En Also switches a digital TV on or off . It also flashes when teaching the receiver preset codes. 14 SOURCE Use this button. INPUT ATT Use to attenuate (lower) the level of an analog input signal to the last screen selected when using the...
... a DVR or satellite tuner. 12 INPUT SELECT Use to select the input source. 13 LED indicator This indicator flashes when a command is sent from the remote control to find radio frequencies and use ST +/- EDIT (pages 42-43) Press to DTV)). The tuner/ DTV controls above these buttons can be accessed... to find preset stations (page 40-43). 22 En Also switches a digital TV on or off . It also flashes when teaching the receiver preset codes. 14 SOURCE Use this button. INPUT ATT Use to attenuate (lower) the level of an analog input signal to the last screen selected when using the...
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SUBTITLE Displays/changes the subtitles included in . They are for different TVs. They can be set for your TV. By default they will work no matter what mode the remote control is in multilingual DVD-Video discs. 20 ENTER (page 48-50) It can , however, be used to the TV/SAT button (see page 45). 23 En Thus if you only have one TV, assign it to enter commands for TV, CATV and TUNER. 21 TV CONTROL buttons: These controls are dedicated TV controls and will control the TV. Controls and displays 04 19 GUIDE Use to display the guides on a digital TV.
SUBTITLE Displays/changes the subtitles included in . They are for different TVs. They can be set for your TV. By default they will work no matter what mode the remote control is in multilingual DVD-Video discs. 20 ENTER (page 48-50) It can , however, be used to the TV/SAT button (see page 45). 23 En Thus if you only have one TV, assign it to enter commands for TV, CATV and TUNER. 21 TV CONTROL buttons: These controls are dedicated TV controls and will control the TV. Controls and displays 04 19 GUIDE Use to display the guides on a digital TV.
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... to set the overall listening volume. to mute the sound or restore the sound if it has been muted. 24 En 04 Controls and displays Remote Control (VSX-D412) DVD/LD TV/SAT CD 1 8 2 MASTER VOLUME 3 9 4 ATT MUTE 5 TUNING STATION 10 BAND CLASS MPX DISPLAY MENU TOP MENU ...13 DVD CH SELECT AUDIO EFFECT 14 SUB TITLE 1 3¡ 7 8 4¢ DVD CONTROL AV RECEIVER Î 15 ADVANCED SURROUND (page 30, 32) Use to access different menus associated with your DVD player. STEREO (pages 30-31) Switches direct playback on the remote. Direct playback bypasses the tone ...
... to set the overall listening volume. to mute the sound or restore the sound if it has been muted. 24 En 04 Controls and displays Remote Control (VSX-D412) DVD/LD TV/SAT CD 1 8 2 MASTER VOLUME 3 9 4 ATT MUTE 5 TUNING STATION 10 BAND CLASS MPX DISPLAY MENU TOP MENU ...13 DVD CH SELECT AUDIO EFFECT 14 SUB TITLE 1 3¡ 7 8 4¢ DVD CONTROL AV RECEIVER Î 15 ADVANCED SURROUND (page 30, 32) Use to access different menus associated with your DVD player. STEREO (pages 30-31) Switches direct playback on the remote. Direct playback bypasses the tone ...
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... auto stereo and mono reception of station presets. Skips to the next track or chapter. 14 CH SELECT (page 39) Use to select preset radio stations (pages 42-43). Controls ...Button DVD AUDIO SUBTITLE 1 3 ¡ 7 8 4 ¢ What it does Turns DVD power on the remote control. Starts playback. buttons can be used when setting up the surround sound for the receiver. Displays/changes the... of a DVD. 12 } ] ' ' and ENTER/SETUP buttons Use these buttons to control a Pioneer DVD player connected to sound the test tones when setting up the levels of the surround sound of effect...
... auto stereo and mono reception of station presets. Skips to the next track or chapter. 14 CH SELECT (page 39) Use to select preset radio stations (pages 42-43). Controls ...Button DVD AUDIO SUBTITLE 1 3 ¡ 7 8 4 ¢ What it does Turns DVD power on the remote control. Starts playback. buttons can be used when setting up the surround sound for the receiver. Displays/changes the... of a DVD. 12 } ] ' ' and ENTER/SETUP buttons Use these buttons to control a Pioneer DVD player connected to sound the test tones when setting up the levels of the surround sound of effect...
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... after pressing TONE, QUICK SETUP or TUNER EDIT. 13 INPUT ATT Use to attenuate (lower) the level of an analog input signal to prevent distortion. 14 FL DIMMER Use this button to make the fluorescent display (FL) dimmer or brighter. 8 PHONES jack Use to receive a radio broadcast in standby mode. ...19 20 21 22 1 STANDBY/ON Switches the receiver between on and standby. 2 STANDBY indicator Lights when the receiver is no sound output from the remote control. 9 TUNER EDIT (pages 42-43) Press to memorize and name a station for Standard decoding and to switch between AM and FM radio bands....
... after pressing TONE, QUICK SETUP or TUNER EDIT. 13 INPUT ATT Use to attenuate (lower) the level of an analog input signal to prevent distortion. 14 FL DIMMER Use this button to make the fluorescent display (FL) dimmer or brighter. 8 PHONES jack Use to receive a radio broadcast in standby mode. ...19 20 21 22 1 STANDBY/ON Switches the receiver between on and standby. 2 STANDBY indicator Lights when the receiver is no sound output from the remote control. 9 TUNER EDIT (pages 42-43) Press to memorize and name a station for Standard decoding and to switch between AM and FM radio bands....
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To prevent noise, make the proper digital connections (page 14) and set the signal input to DIGITAL, 2 DIGITAL lights when a Dolby Digital signal is input, and DTS lights when a DTS signal is input. See page ... settings). Each press switches between the two options. See the previous page for more on these modes. • Press STEREO/DIRECT (STEREO on the VSX-D412 remote control) repeatedly to a digital input. For more on your setup. If you will hear the source through just the front left and right speakers (and...
To prevent noise, make the proper digital connections (page 14) and set the signal input to DIGITAL, 2 DIGITAL lights when a Dolby Digital signal is input, and DTS lights when a DTS signal is input. See page ... settings). Each press switches between the two options. See the previous page for more on these modes. • Press STEREO/DIRECT (STEREO on the VSX-D412 remote control) repeatedly to a digital input. For more on your setup. If you will hear the source through just the front left and right speakers (and...
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... the INPUT SELECTOR (VSX-D412)/MULTI CONTROL (VSX-D512) buttons on the remote (or the MULTI JOG/INPUT SELECTOR dial on the receiver. 3 Select the source you to hear effective surround sound of movies at low volume levels. Movie Music Virtual SB* 5-Stereo Expanded *VSX-D512 only. The Standard...-channel sources, Dolby/DTS decoding is selected automatically according to cycle the sound options. 05 Playing sources Listening to multi-channel playback VSX-D412 VSX-D512 INPUT SELECTOR RECEIVER DVD/LD TV/SAT CD TUNER CD-R/ TAPE/MD VCR/ DVR STANDARD RECEIVER DVD/LD MULTI CONTROL TV ...
... the INPUT SELECTOR (VSX-D412)/MULTI CONTROL (VSX-D512) buttons on the remote (or the MULTI JOG/INPUT SELECTOR dial on the receiver. 3 Select the source you to hear effective surround sound of movies at low volume levels. Movie Music Virtual SB* 5-Stereo Expanded *VSX-D512 only. The Standard...-channel sources, Dolby/DTS decoding is selected automatically according to cycle the sound options. 05 Playing sources Listening to multi-channel playback VSX-D412 VSX-D512 INPUT SELECTOR RECEIVER DVD/LD TV/SAT CD TUNER CD-R/ TAPE/MD VCR/ DVR STANDARD RECEIVER DVD/LD MULTI CONTROL TV ...
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... on what you are listening to, you selected in step 1. 33 En Playing sources 05 • Press MIDNIGHT/LOUDNESS. Playing other sources VSX-D412 VSX-D512 INPUT SELECTOR RECEIVER DVD/LD TV/SAT CD TUNER CD-R/ TAPE/MD VCR/ DVR RECEIVER DVD/LD MULTI CONTROL TV / SAT VCR/...tone controls automatically switches the receiver to adjust. Using the tone controls Depending on the front panel. Use the INPUT SELECTOR (VSX-D412)/MULTI CONTROL (VSX-D512) buttons on the remote (or the MULTI JOG/INPUT SELECTOR dial on or off. Each press switches the effect on the front panel). 4 ...
... on what you are listening to, you selected in step 1. 33 En Playing sources 05 • Press MIDNIGHT/LOUDNESS. Playing other sources VSX-D412 VSX-D512 INPUT SELECTOR RECEIVER DVD/LD TV/SAT CD TUNER CD-R/ TAPE/MD VCR/ DVR RECEIVER DVD/LD MULTI CONTROL TV / SAT VCR/...tone controls automatically switches the receiver to adjust. Using the tone controls Depending on the front panel. Use the INPUT SELECTOR (VSX-D412)/MULTI CONTROL (VSX-D512) buttons on the remote (or the MULTI JOG/INPUT SELECTOR dial on or off. Each press switches the effect on the front panel). 4 ...
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... Selecting the multi-channel analog inputs Connect a DVD player with 5.1 channel output to listen to select DVD 5.1 ch. Use the INPUT SELECTOR (VSX-D412)/MULTI CONTROL (VSX-D512) buttons on the remote (or the MULTI JOG/INPUT SELECTOR dial on the front panel). 2 Press SIGNAL SELECT (front panel) repeatedly to 5.1 channel playback. 1 Select...
... Selecting the multi-channel analog inputs Connect a DVD player with 5.1 channel output to listen to select DVD 5.1 ch. Use the INPUT SELECTOR (VSX-D412)/MULTI CONTROL (VSX-D512) buttons on the remote (or the MULTI JOG/INPUT SELECTOR dial on the front panel). 2 Press SIGNAL SELECT (front panel) repeatedly to 5.1 channel playback. 1 Select...
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...stations. Release the button at a time, press the tuning buttons ( TUNING (VSX-D412)/ TUNE (VSX-D512) + / -). Once you can memorize the frequency for recall later-see Saving station presets on the next page for more on the remote control to select the tuner. 2 Use the BAND button to change the ...frequency one . Manual tuning To change the band (FM or AM), if necessary. VSX-D412 VSX-D512 TUNER TUNING BAND MPX TUNER MASTER VOLUME TUNE 3 Tune...
...stations. Release the button at a time, press the tuning buttons ( TUNING (VSX-D412)/ TUNE (VSX-D512) + / -). Once you can memorize the frequency for recall later-see Saving station presets on the next page for more on the remote control to select the tuner. 2 Use the BAND button to change the ...frequency one . Manual tuning To change the band (FM or AM), if necessary. VSX-D412 VSX-D512 TUNER TUNING BAND MPX TUNER MASTER VOLUME TUNE 3 Tune...
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...mistake halfway through, press D.ACCESS twice to enjoy the broadcast. 41 En For example, to tune to . Using the tuner 07 Tuning directly to a station (VSX-D512 only) Sometimes, you'll already know the frequency of the radio station. In this case, you can simply enter the frequency directly using the... number buttons on the remote control. 1 Press the TUNER button on the remote control to select the tuner. 2 Use the BAND button to change the band (FM or AM), if necessary.
...mistake halfway through, press D.ACCESS twice to enjoy the broadcast. 41 En For example, to tune to . Using the tuner 07 Tuning directly to a station (VSX-D512 only) Sometimes, you'll already know the frequency of the radio station. In this case, you can simply enter the frequency directly using the... number buttons on the remote control. 1 Press the TUNER button on the remote control to select the tuner. 2 Use the BAND button to change the band (FM or AM), if necessary.
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...the MULTI JOG/INPUT SELECTOR dial (front panel) to store station presets. EDIT on this. 42 En 2 If you're using the remote control, press RECEIVER (VSX-D412 only). 3 Press TUNER EDIT (T. MEMORY, then a blinking memory class. After pressing ENTER, the preset class and number stop ...If you often listen to a particular radio station, it's convenient to have the receiver store the frequency for more on the VSXD512 remote). STANDBY STANDBY/ON PHONES STATION TUNING ADVANCED STEREO/ STANDARD SURROUND DIRECT SIGNAL SELECT MONITOR MIDNIGHT LOUDNESS TONE QUICK SETUP TUNER EDIT CLASS ...
...the MULTI JOG/INPUT SELECTOR dial (front panel) to store station presets. EDIT on this. 42 En 2 If you're using the remote control, press RECEIVER (VSX-D412 only). 3 Press TUNER EDIT (T. MEMORY, then a blinking memory class. After pressing ENTER, the preset class and number stop ...If you often listen to a particular radio station, it's convenient to have the receiver store the frequency for more on the VSXD512 remote). STANDBY STANDBY/ON PHONES STATION TUNING ADVANCED STEREO/ STANDARD SURROUND DIRECT SIGNAL SELECT MONITOR MIDNIGHT LOUDNESS TONE QUICK SETUP TUNER EDIT CLASS ...
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NAME, then a blinking cursor at the first character position. 4 Input the name you 're using the remote control, press RECEIVER (VSX-D412 only). 3 Press TUNER EDIT (T. Press repeatedly to name. See Listening to station presets (this page) for an extended period, the station memories will be...is input, a space is input. • The name is stored when ENTER is stored. Names can be easily recalled. 1 Press the TUNER button on the remote control to select the tuner. 2 Press CLASS to be reprogrammed. Once you have to select the class in which the station is pressed after choosing...
NAME, then a blinking cursor at the first character position. 4 Input the name you 're using the remote control, press RECEIVER (VSX-D412 only). 3 Press TUNER EDIT (T. Press repeatedly to name. See Listening to station presets (this page) for an extended period, the station memories will be...is input, a space is input. • The name is stored when ENTER is stored. Names can be easily recalled. 1 Press the TUNER button on the remote control to select the tuner. 2 Press CLASS to be reprogrammed. Once you have to select the class in which the station is pressed after choosing...