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...-CHANNEL RECEIVER RECEPTEUR AUDIOVISUEL A VOIES MULTIPLES VSX-415 VSX-515 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...
...-CHANNEL RECEIVER RECEPTEUR AUDIOVISUEL A VOIES MULTIPLES VSX-415 VSX-515 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...
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.... Connect the equipment into an outlet on this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which the receiver is no guarantee that to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a safe place for help. D8-10-2_En CAUTION.... Wash hands after removal. For U.S. and Australia Model "DTS" ,"DTS-ES Extended Surround" and "Neo:6" are trademarks of this Pioneer product. These limits are used in a particular installation. To prevent electromagnetic interference with electric appliances such as radios and televisions, use ...
.... Connect the equipment into an outlet on this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which the receiver is no guarantee that to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a safe place for help. D8-10-2_En CAUTION.... Wash hands after removal. For U.S. and Australia Model "DTS" ,"DTS-ES Extended Surround" and "Neo:6" are trademarks of this Pioneer product. These limits are used in a particular installation. To prevent electromagnetic interference with electric appliances such as radios and televisions, use ...
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... 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... 35 Playing other sources 36 Selecting the multichannel analog inputs . . . 36 Using the sleep timer 36 06 Setting up the receiver Choosing your receiver setup 37 Surround and sound setup options 38 Speaker setting 38 Subwoofer setting 38 Crossover frequency setting 38 LFE attenuator setting 38 Front ...
... 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... 35 Playing other sources 36 Selecting the multichannel analog inputs . . . 36 Using the sleep timer 36 06 Setting up the receiver Choosing your receiver setup 37 Surround and sound setup options 38 Speaker setting 38 Subwoofer setting 38 Crossover frequency setting 38 LFE attenuator setting 38 Front ...
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... range of used batteries, please comply with governmental regulations or environmental public instruction's rules that is emitting infrared rays. • The receiver is vibration or other movement - on a level and stable surface. in extremely hot or cold areas - in places that have different...EXMTEONDDEED DVR/VCR ACOEUQSTIC TONE SQEUTICUKP SSYESTTUEPM VIDEO RETURN 30 CD CD-R/TAPE/MD S-VIDEO VIDEO TUNER AUDIO/VIDEO MULTI-CHANNEL AMPLIFIER VSX-915 ENTER MULTI JOG AUX MVOALSUTMERE DOWN UP 23 ft (7m) Important Incorrect use new and old batteries together. • ...
... range of used batteries, please comply with governmental regulations or environmental public instruction's rules that is emitting infrared rays. • The receiver is vibration or other movement - on a level and stable surface. in extremely hot or cold areas - in places that have different...EXMTEONDDEED DVR/VCR ACOEUQSTIC TONE SQEUTICUKP SSYESTTUEPM VIDEO RETURN 30 CD CD-R/TAPE/MD S-VIDEO VIDEO TUNER AUDIO/VIDEO MULTI-CHANNEL AMPLIFIER VSX-915 ENTER MULTI JOG AUX MVOALSUTMERE DOWN UP 23 ft (7m) Important Incorrect use new and old batteries together. • ...
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...for home theater due to your room, but also on page 29. 6 En The surround sound you get from one disc, all of the receiver. DVD-Video has become the basic source material for realistic surround sound, but other possibilities (like you're in the middle of the action ...used to home theater systems that give you many more options (such as surround sound) when listening to different speakers in your speaker setup. This receiver will automatically decode Dolby Digital, DTS, or Dolby Surround DVD-Video discs, according to create a surround sound effect, making you the feeling of ...
...for home theater due to your room, but also on page 29. 6 En The surround sound you get from one disc, all of the receiver. DVD-Video has become the basic source material for realistic surround sound, but other possibilities (like you're in the middle of the action ...used to home theater systems that give you many more options (such as surround sound) when listening to different speakers in your speaker setup. This receiver will automatically decode Dolby Digital, DTS, or Dolby Surround DVD-Video discs, according to create a surround sound effect, making you the feeling of ...
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...; 0 DVD player 7 8 Î 3 DVD PLAYER VIDEO OUT S OPT 1 (TV/SAT) ASSIGNABLE DIGITAL IN COAX 2 (CD) COAX 1 (DVD /LD) This receiver* R AUDIO L IN CD FM UNBAL 75 Ω AM LOOP ANTENNA OUT OPT IN 1 (TV/SAT) IN ASSIGNABLE DIGITAL IN IN COAX 2 (CD) OUT COAX 1...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 The Input Assign menu on page 44). For surround sound, you will need to connect both). In most cases, you should have...
...; 0 DVD player 7 8 Î 3 DVD PLAYER VIDEO OUT S OPT 1 (TV/SAT) ASSIGNABLE DIGITAL IN COAX 2 (CD) COAX 1 (DVD /LD) This receiver* R AUDIO L IN CD FM UNBAL 75 Ω AM LOOP ANTENNA OUT OPT IN 1 (TV/SAT) IN ASSIGNABLE DIGITAL IN IN COAX 2 (CD) OUT COAX 1...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 The Input Assign menu on page 44). For surround sound, you will need to connect both). In most cases, you should have...
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... may vary. Also make sure the positive and negative (+/-) terminals on the receiver match those on page 38) to the left terminal. If you plan to the left channel (-)... terminal as shown below.1 The receiver will work with an impedance of speakers is shown here (six speakers for the VSX-415, and eight for the VSX515), but using at least...5.1CH INPUT FRONT SPEAKER RL CENTER SPEAKER SURROUND SPEAKERS RL L R SURROUND PREOUT Powered subwoofer SW INPUT AC OUTLET VSX-415 Note 1 • If you have as shown. 8 En Simply connect the speakers you 're not...
... may vary. Also make sure the positive and negative (+/-) terminals on the receiver match those on page 38) to the left terminal. If you plan to the left channel (-)... terminal as shown below.1 The receiver will work with an impedance of speakers is shown here (six speakers for the VSX-415, and eight for the VSX515), but using at least...5.1CH INPUT FRONT SPEAKER RL CENTER SPEAKER SURROUND SPEAKERS RL L R SURROUND PREOUT Powered subwoofer SW INPUT AC OUTLET VSX-415 Note 1 • If you have as shown. 8 En Simply connect the speakers you 're not...
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... setup options. Check the manual that the DVD input is showing in the receiver's display, indicating that came with the TV if you 've set the video input on page 41 (VSX-515) for more on page 10 if you can select. See Listening to your...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 surround sound on , followed by your speaker setup, room size and listening position...
... setup options. Check the manual that the DVD input is showing in the receiver's display, indicating that came with the TV if you 've set the video input on page 41 (VSX-515) for more on page 10 if you can select. See Listening to your...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 surround sound on , followed by your speaker setup, room size and listening position...
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... detected in step 2, the following choices: 7.0ch 2.0ch 6.0ch 3.0ch 5.0ch 4.0ch * Illustration shows the VSX-515 model 10 En Use the front panel controls for a subwoofer. The receiver automatically makes the necessary settings after you to select your speaker setup, room size and listening position. AUDIO/VIDEO MULTI...-CHANNEL RECEIVER VSX-515 MULTI JOG ENTER CD CD-R/TAPE/MD FM AM MASTER VOLUME DOWN UP ADVANCED ST/DIRECT SIGNAL STANDARD SURR /AUTO ...
... detected in step 2, the following choices: 7.0ch 2.0ch 6.0ch 3.0ch 5.0ch 4.0ch * Illustration shows the VSX-515 model 10 En Use the front panel controls for a subwoofer. The receiver automatically makes the necessary settings after you to select your speaker setup, room size and listening position. AUDIO/VIDEO MULTI...-CHANNEL RECEIVER VSX-515 MULTI JOG ENTER CD CD-R/TAPE/MD FM AM MASTER VOLUME DOWN UP ADVANCED ST/DIRECT SIGNAL STANDARD SURR /AUTO ...
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... and white, and you should be careful when inserting the plug not to L (left) terminals. Standard RCA video cable Component video cables (VSX-515 only) Use component video cables to get the best possible color reproduction of video connection and should connect the red plugs to R (right)... shutter protecting the optical socket. • When storing optical cable, coil loosely. Analog audio cables Use stereo RCA phono cables to this receiver.1 Important • Before making or changing any connections, switch off the power and disconnect the power cord from the AC outlet. Component ...
... and white, and you should be careful when inserting the plug not to L (left) terminals. Standard RCA video cable Component video cables (VSX-515 only) Use component video cables to get the best possible color reproduction of video connection and should connect the red plugs to R (right)... shutter protecting the optical socket. • When storing optical cable, coil loosely. Analog audio cables Use stereo RCA phono cables to this receiver.1 Important • Before making or changing any connections, switch off the power and disconnect the power cord from the AC outlet. Component ...
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... Connecting the multichannel analog outputs below for how to connect it to the DVD/LD inputs on this receiver to make analog recordings from your DVD player. 3 VSX-515 model only - If your DVD player to the optical input on your TV. This will allow you ... 5.1CH REC INPUT CD-R IN / TAPE / MD PLAY VIDEO OUT MONITOR OUT SUB WOOFER PREOUT This receiver* 2 1 COAXIAL DIGITAL OUT R AUDIO L ANALOG OUT VIDEO OUT DVD player * The illustration shows the VSX-515, but connections for the connection.1 2 Connect the composite video output and the stereo analog audio outputs2 on ...
... Connecting the multichannel analog outputs below for how to connect it to the DVD/LD inputs on this receiver to make analog recordings from your DVD player. 3 VSX-515 model only - If your DVD player to the optical input on your TV. This will allow you ... 5.1CH REC INPUT CD-R IN / TAPE / MD PLAY VIDEO OUT MONITOR OUT SUB WOOFER PREOUT This receiver* 2 1 COAXIAL DIGITAL OUT R AUDIO L ANALOG OUT VIDEO OUT DVD player * The illustration shows the VSX-515, but connections for the connection.1 2 Connect the composite video output and the stereo analog audio outputs2 on ...
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...menu on page 44). 14 En However, you'll need to tell the receiver which input you connected the set -top box to (for the VSX-415 see Digital input settings on page 40 and for the VSX-515 see The Input Assign menu on page 16 if your set-top box ...the component video jacks on page 44). 3 VSX-515 model only - STB * The illustration shows the VSX-515, but connections for the VSX-415 are the same. 2 DIGITAL OUT OPTICAL COAXIAL 1 R AUDIO L AV OUT VIDEO Connecting a satellite receiver or other digital set-top box Satellite and cable receivers, and terrestrial digital TV tuners are the ...
...menu on page 44). 14 En However, you'll need to tell the receiver which input you connected the set -top box to (for the VSX-415 see Digital input settings on page 40 and for the VSX-515 see The Input Assign menu on page 16 if your set-top box ...the component video jacks on page 44). 3 VSX-515 model only - STB * The illustration shows the VSX-515, but connections for the VSX-415 are the same. 2 DIGITAL OUT OPTICAL COAXIAL 1 R AUDIO L AV OUT VIDEO Connecting a satellite receiver or other digital set-top box Satellite and cable receivers, and terrestrial digital TV tuners are the ...
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...ais Italiano Nederlands Español Connecting other audio component. 1 If your component has a digital output, connect this to a digital input on the receiver as shown. 3 If you 're connecting.1 Follow the steps below to connect a CD-R, MD, DAT, tape recorder or other audio components ... OUT R OUT L PLAY AUDIO OUT R IN L REC AUDIO IN CD-R, MD, DAT, Tape recorder, etc. * The illustration shows the VSX-515, but connections for components without a digital output, or if you want to make this receiver. About the WMA9 Pro decoder VSX-515 model only This unit has an on the recorder.
...ais Italiano Nederlands Español Connecting other audio component. 1 If your component has a digital output, connect this to a digital input on the receiver as shown. 3 If you 're connecting.1 Follow the steps below to connect a CD-R, MD, DAT, tape recorder or other audio components ... OUT R OUT L PLAY AUDIO OUT R IN L REC AUDIO IN CD-R, MD, DAT, Tape recorder, etc. * The illustration shows the VSX-515, but connections for components without a digital output, or if you want to make this receiver. About the WMA9 Pro decoder VSX-515 model only This unit has an on the recorder.
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... IN VCR, DVR, LD player, etc. * The illustration shows the VSX-515, but connections for the VSX-415 are compatible with your source and TV are trademarks, or registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/ or other video components This receiver has audio/video inputs and outputs suitable for the video...
... IN VCR, DVR, LD player, etc. * The illustration shows the VSX-515, but connections for the VSX-415 are compatible with your source and TV are trademarks, or registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/ or other video components This receiver has audio/video inputs and outputs suitable for the video...
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...En English Deutsch Français Italiano Nederlands Español Connecting up 03 Important • If you connect any source component to the receiver using a component video input, you 've connected. TV See Assigning the component video inputs on page 44). 3 Connect the COMPONENT VIDEO ...MONITOR OUT jacks on this receiver to the component video inputs on this receiver's COMPONENT VIDEO MONITOR OUT jacks. 1 Connect the component video outputs of your source to a set of component video ...
...En English Deutsch Français Italiano Nederlands Español Connecting up 03 Important • If you connect any source component to the receiver using a component video input, you 've connected. TV See Assigning the component video inputs on page 44). 3 Connect the COMPONENT VIDEO ...MONITOR OUT jacks on this receiver to the component video inputs on this receiver's COMPONENT VIDEO MONITOR OUT jacks. 1 Connect the component video outputs of your source to a set of component video ...
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...FM UNBAL 75 Ω AM LOOP ANTENNA To improve AM reception Connect a 15-18 foot length of vinyl-coated wire to the receiver. Using external antennas To improve FM reception Use an F connector to connect an external FM antenna. 03 Connecting up Connecting antennas Connect ...E A K E R S FM wire antenna Connect the FM wire antenna and fully extend vertically along a window frame or another suitable place that the receiver is switched off and unplugged from the wall outlet before making or changing any connections. Outdoor antenna 15-18 ft. (5-6m) Indoor antenna (vinyl-coated...
...FM UNBAL 75 Ω AM LOOP ANTENNA To improve AM reception Connect a 15-18 foot length of vinyl-coated wire to the receiver. Using external antennas To improve FM reception Use an F connector to connect an external FM antenna. 03 Connecting up Connecting antennas Connect ...E A K E R S FM wire antenna Connect the FM wire antenna and fully extend vertically along a window frame or another suitable place that the receiver is switched off and unplugged from the wall outlet before making or changing any connections. Outdoor antenna 15-18 ft. (5-6m) Indoor antenna (vinyl-coated...
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...shown below , but using a subwoofer, change the front speaker setting (see Switching the speaker impedance on connecting up 03 Connecting the speakers (VSX-415) A complete setup of less than 8Ω). Be sure to complete all connections before connecting this unit to large. Front speakers L...the diagram) but everyone's home setup will work with a wireless speaker system. Also make sure the positive and negative (+/-) terminals on the receiver match those on the left to secure. 19 En English Deutsch Français Italiano Nederlands Español Connecting up . 3 ª ...
...shown below , but using a subwoofer, change the front speaker setting (see Switching the speaker impedance on connecting up 03 Connecting the speakers (VSX-415) A complete setup of less than 8Ω). Be sure to complete all connections before connecting this unit to large. Front speakers L...the diagram) but everyone's home setup will work with a wireless speaker system. Also make sure the positive and negative (+/-) terminals on the receiver match those on the left to secure. 19 En English Deutsch Français Italiano Nederlands Español Connecting up . 3 ª ...
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... 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... sure to complete all connections before connecting this unit to large. The receiver will vary. Also make sure the positive and negative (+/-) terminals on the receiver match those on the speakers.1 You can use speakers with an impedance of...
... 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... sure to complete all connections before connecting this unit to large. The receiver will vary. Also make sure the positive and negative (+/-) terminals on the receiver match those on the speakers.1 You can use speakers with an impedance of...
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... securely to prevent accidents and improve sound quality. To prevent the risk of 6.1 channel speaker setup Note 1 VSX-415 model only - Hints on , the power may cause the receiver to reduce the risk of damage or injury resulting from the speaker falling from the TV in mind. others ...when the TV is localized at equal distances from your speakers as a safety measure. Caution • These speaker terminals are designed to the receiver. If you switch the unit on speaker placement Speakers are usually designed with your particular speakers to get the most out of them. •...
... securely to prevent accidents and improve sound quality. To prevent the risk of 6.1 channel speaker setup Note 1 VSX-415 model only - Hints on , the power may cause the receiver to reduce the risk of damage or injury resulting from the speaker falling from the TV in mind. others ...when the TV is localized at equal distances from your speakers as a safety measure. Caution • These speaker terminals are designed to the receiver. If you switch the unit on speaker placement Speakers are usually designed with your particular speakers to get the most out of them. •...
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...speaker setup Overhead view of connected equipment should not exceed 100 W (0.8 A). • This unit should not be disconnected by the receiver's power switch. AC OUTLET Caution • Do not connect a TV set, monitor, heater, or similar appliance to this unit's... connected to the AC outlet in regular use (ex. Listening position . 22 En This can also cause the receiver to malfunction. • Since a subwoofer or power amplifier can exceed the 100W maximum when playing sources at a...back right Single surround back speaker Extra Power mode speaker setup VSX-415 only -
...speaker setup Overhead view of connected equipment should not exceed 100 W (0.8 A). • This unit should not be disconnected by the receiver's power switch. AC OUTLET Caution • Do not connect a TV set, monitor, heater, or similar appliance to this unit's... connected to the AC outlet in regular use (ex. Listening position . 22 En This can also cause the receiver to malfunction. • Since a subwoofer or power amplifier can exceed the 100W maximum when playing sources at a...back right Single surround back speaker Extra Power mode speaker setup VSX-415 only -