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AUDIO/VIDEO MULTI-CHANNEL RECEIVER VSX-D412 VSX-D512 Operating Instructions
AUDIO/VIDEO MULTI-CHANNEL RECEIVER VSX-D412 VSX-D512 Operating Instructions
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...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... 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 ... Selecting the multi-channel analog inputs ... 34 6 Setting up the receiver Choosing your receiver setup 35 Speaker setting 36 Subwoofer setting 36 Crossover frequency setting 36 LFE...
...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... 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 ... Selecting the multi-channel analog inputs ... 34 6 Setting up the receiver Choosing your receiver setup 35 Speaker setting 36 Subwoofer setting 36 Crossover frequency setting 36 LFE...
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...8226; When disposing of batteries may result in such hazards as shown in this unit (as leakage and bursting. Loading the batteries VSX-D412 VSX-D512 Dry cell batteries (AA size IEC R6) × 2 Dry cell batteries (AA size IEC R6) × 2 Making...BAND MPX STANDARD SAUDRVARONCUNEDD SDTIERREECOT/ INPUT ATTLISFTELNDINIMGMMEORDE SSEIGLNEACLT MONITOR MIDNIGHT LOUDNESS TONE QUICK SETUP MULTI JOG AUDIO/VIDEO MULTI-CHANNEL MULTI JOG RECEIVER N∫m-Û.,, ENTER SINEPLUETCTOR DOWN MASTER VOLUME UP R • When installing on top of this unit may have different ...
...8226; When disposing of batteries may result in such hazards as shown in this unit (as leakage and bursting. Loading the batteries VSX-D412 VSX-D512 Dry cell batteries (AA size IEC R6) × 2 Dry cell batteries (AA size IEC R6) × 2 Making...BAND MPX STANDARD SAUDRVARONCUNEDD SDTIERREECOT/ INPUT ATTLISFTELNDINIMGMMEORDE SSEIGLNEACLT MONITOR MIDNIGHT LOUDNESS TONE QUICK SETUP MULTI JOG AUDIO/VIDEO MULTI-CHANNEL MULTI JOG RECEIVER N∫m-Û.,, ENTER SINEPLUETCTOR DOWN MASTER VOLUME UP R • When installing on top of this unit may have different ...
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... sensor. • Direct sunlight or fluorescent light is shining onto the remote sensor. • 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 ... SDTIERREECOT/ INPUT ATTLISFTELNDINIMGMMEORDE SSEIGLNEACLT MONITOR MIDNIGHT LOUDNESS TONE QUICK SETUP MULTI JOG AUDIO/VIDEO MULTI-CHANNEL MULTI JOG RECEIVER N∫m-Û.,, ENTER SINEPLUETCTOR DOWN MASTER VOLUME 30 UP R 23ft (7m) 01 7 En
... sensor. • Direct sunlight or fluorescent light is shining onto the remote sensor. • 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 ... SDTIERREECOT/ INPUT ATTLISFTELNDINIMGMMEORDE SSEIGLNEACLT MONITOR MIDNIGHT LOUDNESS TONE QUICK SETUP MULTI JOG AUDIO/VIDEO MULTI-CHANNEL MULTI JOG RECEIVER N∫m-Û.,, ENTER SINEPLUETCTOR DOWN MASTER VOLUME 30 UP R 23ft (7m) 01 7 En
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...-channel surround sound) are probably used to using stereo equipment to listen to music, but also on the source and the sound settings of the receiver. This receiver will automatically decode Dolby Digital, DTS, or Dolby Surround DVD-Video discs, according to the use . 02 5 minute guide Introduction to home theater You...
...-channel surround sound) are probably used to using stereo equipment to listen to music, but also on the source and the sound settings of the receiver. This receiver will automatically decode Dolby Digital, DTS, or Dolby Surround DVD-Video discs, according to the use . 02 5 minute guide Introduction to home theater You...
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...DVD IN / LD FRONT D V D 5.1CH REC INPUT CD-R IN / TAPE / MD ASSIGNABLE DIGITAL IN COAX OPT (DVD/LD) ¥ (TV/SAT) ¥ This receiver* VIDEO OUT STANDBY/ON 41 ¡¢ 0 7 8 Î 3 DVD PLAYER DVD player VIDEO IN TV IN Video cord MONITOR OUT SUB WOOFER PREOUT *The illustration... shows the VSX-D512, but DVD connections for surround sound in no time at all. 5 minute guide 02 Listening to Surround Sound This receiver was designed with the easiest possible setup in mind, so with either a coaxial,...
...DVD IN / LD FRONT D V D 5.1CH REC INPUT CD-R IN / TAPE / MD ASSIGNABLE DIGITAL IN COAX OPT (DVD/LD) ¥ (TV/SAT) ¥ This receiver* VIDEO OUT STANDBY/ON 41 ¡¢ 0 7 8 Î 3 DVD PLAYER DVD player VIDEO IN TV IN Video cord MONITOR OUT SUB WOOFER PREOUT *The illustration... shows the VSX-D512, but DVD connections for surround sound in no time at all. 5 minute guide 02 Listening to Surround Sound This receiver was designed with the easiest possible setup in mind, so with either a coaxial,...
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...using at least three speakers is best. Simply connect the speakers you connect the speaker on the right to the AC power source. The receiver will vary. Front Speakers FL FR Center Speaker C Surround Speakers SL SR RL RL SW INPUT Powered subwoofer 10 En Be sure to... terminal and the speaker on the speakers. 02 5 minute guide 3 Connect your speakers. Also make sure the positive and negative (+/-) terminals on the receiver match those on the left to large. Make sure you have in the diagram) but everyone's home setup will work with a nominal impedance of 8...
...using at least three speakers is best. Simply connect the speakers you connect the speaker on the right to the AC power source. The receiver will vary. Front Speakers FL FR Center Speaker C Surround Speakers SL SR RL RL SW INPUT Powered subwoofer 10 En Be sure to... terminal and the speaker on the speakers. 02 5 minute guide 3 Connect your speakers. Also make sure the positive and negative (+/-) terminals on the receiver match those on the left to large. Make sure you have in the diagram) but everyone's home setup will work with a nominal impedance of 8...
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... page 32 if you need to 39 for more setup options. Make sure you've set the receiver to the DVD input. 5 Press QUICK SETUP on the front panel to confirm your subwoofer and ...or source discs, you 're unsure about the settings. 6 Play a DVD, and adjust the volume to this receiver. See Using the Quick Setup on the next page if you may only get digital 2 channel stereo and analog... sound. 5 minute guide 02 4 Plug in the receiver's display, indicating that came with the TV if you don't know how to Standard (it should already be...
... page 32 if you need to 39 for more setup options. Make sure you've set the receiver to the DVD input. 5 Press QUICK SETUP on the front panel to confirm your subwoofer and ...or source discs, you 're unsure about the settings. 6 Play a DVD, and adjust the volume to this receiver. See Using the Quick Setup on the next page if you may only get digital 2 channel stereo and analog... sound. 5 minute guide 02 4 Plug in the receiver's display, indicating that came with the TV if you don't know how to Standard (it should already be...
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T LOUDNESS TONE QUICK SETUP MULTI JOG MULTI JOG ENTER INPUT SELECTOR MASTER VOLUME DOWN UP R 1 Press RECEIVER to turn the power on the distance of your surround speakers, choose between the following choices: 3.0ch 5.1ch 3.1ch 5.0ch 4.1ch 4.0ch Check the table ...below to find the speaker setup that you want to make more specific settings, refer to Choosing your receiver setup on pages 35 to 39. The display prompts you to select your room size. 5 Use the MULTI JOG/INPUT SELECTOR dial to choose your...
T LOUDNESS TONE QUICK SETUP MULTI JOG MULTI JOG ENTER INPUT SELECTOR MASTER VOLUME DOWN UP R 1 Press RECEIVER to turn the power on the distance of your surround speakers, choose between the following choices: 3.0ch 5.1ch 3.1ch 5.0ch 4.1ch 4.0ch Check the table ...below to find the speaker setup that you want to make more specific settings, refer to Choosing your receiver setup on pages 35 to 39. The display prompts you to select your room size. 5 Use the MULTI JOG/INPUT SELECTOR dial to choose your...
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...white plugs to L (left), and the yellow plugs to an S-video jack on the rear of the receiver to VIDEO. Digital audio coaxial cord (or standard video cord) Optical cable S-video cables (VSX-D512 only) Use S-video cables (not supplied) to insert completely. S VIDEO 13 En Be sure to... cords Use audio/video cords (not supplied) to connect the audio/video components and a video cord to insert completely. Be sure to this receiver. R L VIDEO Digital audio cords/Optical cables Commercially available digital audio coaxial cords (standard video cords can also be used) or optical cables ...
...white plugs to L (left), and the yellow plugs to an S-video jack on the rear of the receiver to VIDEO. Digital audio coaxial cord (or standard video cord) Optical cable S-video cables (VSX-D512 only) Use S-video cables (not supplied) to insert completely. S VIDEO 13 En Be sure to... cords Use audio/video cords (not supplied) to connect the audio/video components and a video cord to insert completely. Be sure to this receiver. R L VIDEO Digital audio cords/Optical cables Commercially available digital audio coaxial cords (standard video cords can also be used) or optical cables ...
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... since some digital components only have one set up, connect your analog audio components (such as shown below. CD player CD-R/Tape/MD Deck 14 En ANALOG OUT ANALOG IN (REC) ANALOG OUT (PLAY) The arrows indicate the direction of the audio signal. When connecting your digital components ... can do this by either coaxial or optical connections (you don't need to do both a coaxial and an optical input for more on the receiver). See above for a total of two digital inputs. 03 Connecting up Connecting digital components For proper decoding of Dolby Digital/DTS soundtracks, you need...
... since some digital components only have one set up, connect your analog audio components (such as shown below. CD player CD-R/Tape/MD Deck 14 En ANALOG OUT ANALOG IN (REC) ANALOG OUT (PLAY) The arrows indicate the direction of the audio signal. When connecting your digital components ... can do this by either coaxial or optical connections (you don't need to do both a coaxial and an optical input for more on the receiver). See above for a total of two digital inputs. 03 Connecting up Connecting digital components For proper decoding of Dolby Digital/DTS soundtracks, you need...
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Connecting video components Connect your equipment, always make sure the power is turned off and the power cord is selected (see page 14). AUDIO INPUT VIDEO INPUT S-VIDEO INPUT S-VIDEO OUTPUT VIDEO OUTPUT AUDIO OUTPUT Video deck The arrows indicate the direction of the signal. ... multi-channel inputs of this page for decoding DVDs, you can hook up using the S-video jacks on the rear of the receiver instead of the regular video jacks (VSX-D512 only). The 5.1 channel input can connect a decoder or a DVD player with analog audio connections (see page 13). Regarding ...
Connecting video components Connect your equipment, always make sure the power is turned off and the power cord is selected (see page 14). AUDIO INPUT VIDEO INPUT S-VIDEO INPUT S-VIDEO OUTPUT VIDEO OUTPUT AUDIO OUTPUT Video deck The arrows indicate the direction of the signal. ... multi-channel inputs of this page for decoding DVDs, you can hook up using the S-video jacks on the rear of the receiver instead of the regular video jacks (VSX-D512 only). The 5.1 channel input can connect a decoder or a DVD player with analog audio connections (see page 13). Regarding ...
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To improve reception and sound quality, connect external antennas (see Using external antennas, next page). Always make sure that the receiver is switched off and unplugged from the wall outlet before making or changing any connections. FM wire antenna Connect the FM wire antenna and fully ...
To improve reception and sound quality, connect external antennas (see Using external antennas, next page). Always make sure that the receiver is switched off and unplugged from the wall outlet before making or changing any connections. FM wire antenna Connect the FM wire antenna and fully ...
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... wire) 15-18 ft. (5-6m) AM LOOP ANTENNA 17 En Using external antennas To improve FM reception Connect an external FM antenna. Attach to the receiver. Connecting up 03 AM loop antenna Assemble the antenna and connect to a wall, etc. (if desired) and face in . (10mm) 75 Ω coaxial cable FM...
... wire) 15-18 ft. (5-6m) AM LOOP ANTENNA 17 En Using external antennas To improve FM reception Connect an external FM antenna. Attach to the receiver. Connecting up 03 AM loop antenna Assemble the antenna and connect to a wall, etc. (if desired) and face in . (10mm) 75 Ω coaxial cable FM...
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... Be sure to complete all other connections before connecting this unit to secure. 18 En Also make sure the positive and negative (+/-) terminals on the receiver match those on the speakers. The receiver will work with a nominal impedance of 8 Ω to large.
... Be sure to complete all other connections before connecting this unit to secure. 18 En Also make sure the positive and negative (+/-) terminals on the receiver match those on the speakers. The receiver will work with a nominal impedance of 8 Ω to large.
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... Center Front Right Surround Left Subwoofer Surround Right If you do not have provided a few tips on speaker placement Speakers are installed securely to the receiver. Doing so can weaken the surround sound effect. 19 En Hints on getting the best sound from your speakers as discoloration of the picture when...
... Center Front Right Surround Left Subwoofer Surround Right If you do not have provided a few tips on speaker placement Speakers are installed securely to the receiver. Doing so can weaken the surround sound effect. 19 En Hints on getting the best sound from your speakers as discoloration of the picture when...
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...touching the rear panel, this unit, and sent to the other devices via the CONTROL OUT terminal. 20 En CONTROL OUT CONTROL IN OUT Receiver Other Pioneer products with CONTROL terminals AC OUTLET SWITCHED 100 W MAX 0.8 A MAX • Make sure no exposed speaker wire is turned on and ...other cords. POWER-CORD CAUTION Handle the power cord by the remote sensor of other Pioneer components at the receiver's remote sensor. A damaged power cord can point the remote controls of other Pioneer products with CONTROL terminals Remote control unit Connect to CONTROL IN terminal of this may ...
...touching the rear panel, this unit, and sent to the other devices via the CONTROL OUT terminal. 20 En CONTROL OUT CONTROL IN OUT Receiver Other Pioneer products with CONTROL terminals AC OUTLET SWITCHED 100 W MAX 0.8 A MAX • Make sure no exposed speaker wire is turned on and ...other cords. POWER-CORD CAUTION Handle the power cord by the remote sensor of other Pioneer components at the receiver's remote sensor. A damaged power cord can point the remote controls of other Pioneer products with CONTROL terminals Remote control unit Connect to CONTROL IN terminal of this may ...
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... various Pro Logic II options. 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 ADVANCED STEREO/ MIDNIGHT/ STANDARD SURROUND DIRECT LOUDNESS CH TEST SELECT LEVEL ... 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 and standby. 2 MULTI CONTROL buttons Use to select the input source. 3 LISTENING MODE buttons ...
... various Pro Logic II options. 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 ADVANCED STEREO/ MIDNIGHT/ STANDARD SURROUND DIRECT LOUDNESS CH TEST SELECT LEVEL ... 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 and standby. 2 MULTI CONTROL buttons Use to select the input source. 3 LISTENING MODE buttons ...
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.... 18 } ] ' ' (TUNE +/-, ST +/-) & ENTER buttons Use the arrow buttons when setting up your DVD player. It also flashes when teaching the receiver preset codes. 14 SOURCE Use this button. EDIT (pages 42-43) Press to memorize and name a station for deck 1 of an analog input signal to find preset...mono reception of station presets. If the signal is sent from the remote control to find radio frequencies and use ST +/- T. to the receiver. DTV INFO You can be accessed after you have selected the corresponding MULTI CONTROL button (TUNER or TV/SAT (when connected to select ...
.... 18 } ] ' ' (TUNE +/-, ST +/-) & ENTER buttons Use the arrow buttons when setting up your DVD player. It also flashes when teaching the receiver preset codes. 14 SOURCE Use this button. EDIT (pages 42-43) Press to memorize and name a station for deck 1 of an analog input signal to find preset...mono reception of station presets. If the signal is sent from the remote control to find radio frequencies and use ST +/- T. to the receiver. DTV INFO You can be accessed after you have selected the corresponding MULTI CONTROL button (TUNER or TV/SAT (when connected to select ...
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... the receiver between on the seperate DVD CONTROL buttons. 8 INPUT SELECTOR buttons Use to switch between the various surround modes. to switch between the various Pro Logic II options. 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 6 11 TUNER EDIT SETUP 7 ENTER DVD VER 12 13 DVD CH SELECT AUDIO EFFECT 14 SUB TITLE 1 3¡ 7 8 4¢ DVD CONTROL AV RECEIVER Î...
... the receiver between on the seperate DVD CONTROL buttons. 8 INPUT SELECTOR buttons Use to switch between the various surround modes. to switch between the various Pro Logic II options. 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 6 11 TUNER EDIT SETUP 7 ENTER DVD VER 12 13 DVD CH SELECT AUDIO EFFECT 14 SUB TITLE 1 3¡ 7 8 4¢ DVD CONTROL AV RECEIVER Î...