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Contents 01 Before you start Checking what's in the box 5 Loading the batteries 5 Operating range of remote control unit 5 Installing the receiver 5 02 5 minute guide Introduction to home theater 6 Listening to Surround Sound 7 Using the Quick Setup 10 03 Connecting up ... 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 surround effects . . . . 30...
Contents 01 Before you start Checking what's in the box 5 Loading the batteries 5 Operating range of remote control unit 5 Installing the receiver 5 02 5 minute guide Introduction to home theater 6 Listening to Surround Sound 7 Using the Quick Setup 10 03 Connecting up ... 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 surround effects . . . . 30...
Owner's Manual
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...supplied accessories: • AM loop antenna • FM wire antenna • Dry cell batteries (AA size IEC R6) x2 • Remote control • These operating instructions • Warranty card Loading the batteries Operating range of used batteries, please comply with governmental regulations or ... 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. • ...
...supplied accessories: • AM loop antenna • FM wire antenna • Dry cell batteries (AA size IEC R6) x2 • Remote control • These operating instructions • Warranty card Loading the batteries Operating range of used batteries, please comply with governmental regulations or ... 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. • ...
Owner's Manual
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... to do this .1 See also Choosing your receiver setup on page 37 (VSX-415) or The System Setup menu on page 41 (VSX-515) for more setup options. If it isn't, press DVD on the remote control to set -see Listening in the receiver and switch it should already...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 surround sound on the front panel to your speaker setup, room size and...
... to do this .1 See also Choosing your receiver setup on page 37 (VSX-415) or The System Setup menu on page 41 (VSX-515) for more setup options. If it isn't, press DVD on the remote control to set -see Listening in the receiver and switch it should already...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 surround sound on the front panel to your speaker setup, room size and...
Owner's Manual
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... IIx and Neo:6 Music parameter settings. 27 En SYSTEM SETUP (VSX-515 model only) Press to make these adjustments. to switch between the various surround modes (page 30). You can then use the DVD controls on the remote. 5 RECEIVER CONTROL buttons VOLUME +/- Controls and displays 04 English ...Deutsch Français Italiano Nederlands Español Remote control Illustration shows the VSX-515 remote control RECEIVER SLEEP FL DIMMER INPUT ATT 1 6 INPUT SELECTOR DVD/LD DVD 5.1CH TV/SAT DVR/VCR CD-R/ 7 CD TAPE/MD FM...
... IIx and Neo:6 Music parameter settings. 27 En SYSTEM SETUP (VSX-515 model only) Press to make these adjustments. to switch between the various surround modes (page 30). You can then use the DVD controls on the remote. 5 RECEIVER CONTROL buttons VOLUME +/- Controls and displays 04 English ...Deutsch Français Italiano Nederlands Español Remote control Illustration shows the VSX-515 remote control RECEIVER SLEEP FL DIMMER INPUT ATT 1 6 INPUT SELECTOR DVD/LD DVD 5.1CH TV/SAT DVR/VCR CD-R/ 7 CD TAPE/MD FM...
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... VSX-515 - MPX Use to select preset radio stations (page 47). Pauses/unpauses a disc. TEST TONE Sounds the test tone when setting up the surround sound of the receiver (page 40). EFFECT +/- page 41). Also used to switch between station preset name and frequency (see tip on the remote ...DIALOG E Use to start fast forward scanning. AUDIO Changes the audio language or channel. buttons can use these buttons to control a Pioneer DVD player connected to the next track or chapter. 28 En It also displays TV menus. LEVEL +/- Skips to your surround sound system...
... VSX-515 - MPX Use to select preset radio stations (page 47). Pauses/unpauses a disc. TEST TONE Sounds the test tone when setting up the surround sound of the receiver (page 40). EFFECT +/- page 41). Also used to switch between station preset name and frequency (see tip on the remote ...DIALOG E Use to start fast forward scanning. AUDIO Changes the audio language or channel. buttons can use these buttons to control a Pioneer DVD player connected to the next track or chapter. 28 En It also displays TV menus. LEVEL +/- Skips to your surround sound system...
Owner's Manual
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...; You can check the remaining sleep time at any time by switching off the sleep timer simply by pressing SLEEP once. Use the remote control to select a different input signal. 05 Listening to your system Playing other sources RECEIVER SLEEP FL DIMMER INPUT ATT INPUT SELECTOR DVD.../SAT DVR/VCR CD-R/ CD TAPE/MD FM AM ADVANCED MIDNIGHT/ STANDARD SURROUND STEREO LOUDNESS TOP MENU MENU 1 Press DVD 5.1 CH on the remote control or DVD 5.1 on all night. sound modes. • When playback from the multichannel inputs is selected, only the volume and channel levels...
...; You can check the remaining sleep time at any time by switching off the sleep timer simply by pressing SLEEP once. Use the remote control to select a different input signal. 05 Listening to your system Playing other sources RECEIVER SLEEP FL DIMMER INPUT ATT INPUT SELECTOR DVD.../SAT DVR/VCR CD-R/ CD TAPE/MD FM AM ADVANCED MIDNIGHT/ STANDARD SURROUND STEREO LOUDNESS TOP MENU MENU 1 Press DVD 5.1 CH on the remote control or DVD 5.1 on all night. sound modes. • When playback from the multichannel inputs is selected, only the volume and channel levels...
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...up operations. Specify the number and type of your receiver setup For the best possible surround sound, complete the following pages for details on the remote control. 2 Use / (cursor left/right) to choose the option you change the placement of speakers you 're done, press ENTER to ... the order below. Setting up the receiver 06 English Deutsch Français Italiano Nederlands Español Chapter 6: Setting up the receiver VSX-415 model only Choosing your current speaker system or add new speakers, etc.). This is automatically exited after 3 minutes of the settings. ...
...up operations. Specify the number and type of your receiver setup For the best possible surround sound, complete the following pages for details on the remote control. 2 Use / (cursor left/right) to choose the option you change the placement of speakers you 're done, press ENTER to ... the order below. Setting up the receiver 06 English Deutsch Français Italiano Nederlands Español Chapter 6: Setting up the receiver VSX-415 model only Choosing your current speaker system or add new speakers, etc.). This is automatically exited after 3 minutes of the settings. ...
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...your liking. 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 The following section shows you how to make detailed settings to specify how you.../MD FM AM ADVANCED MIDNIGHT/ STANDARD SURROUND STEREO LOUDNESS TOP MENU SYSTEM SETUP DVD ENTER MENU RETURN RECEIVER RECEIVER CONTROL 1 Press RECEIVER on the remote control, then press the SYSTEM SETUP button. 2 Use / (cursor left /right) to select the setting you want to optimize the surround ...
...your liking. 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 The following section shows you how to make detailed settings to specify how you.../MD FM AM ADVANCED MIDNIGHT/ STANDARD SURROUND STEREO LOUDNESS TOP MENU SYSTEM SETUP DVD ENTER MENU RETURN RECEIVER RECEIVER CONTROL 1 Press RECEIVER on the remote control, then press the SYSTEM SETUP button. 2 Use / (cursor left /right) to select the setting you want to optimize the surround ...
Owner's Manual
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... RETURN. TONE A. from the SP SETUP menu. 2 Use / (cursor up /down ) to the subwoofer (or LARGE speakers). 3 When you selected T. Note 1 For more on the remote control. You may need to adjust the distance of each speaker (in the LFE channel. 1 Select 'X.OVER' from the SP SETUP menu. 2 Use / (cursor left...
... RETURN. TONE A. from the SP SETUP menu. 2 Use / (cursor up /down ) to the subwoofer (or LARGE speakers). 3 When you selected T. Note 1 For more on the remote control. You may need to adjust the distance of each speaker (in the LFE channel. 1 Select 'X.OVER' from the SP SETUP menu. 2 Use / (cursor left...
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.... IN - See Assigning the digital inputs below . The Input Assign menu You only need to do this , see Using the component video jacks on the remote correspond to which terminal so the buttons on page 16. 1 Select COMP. TV You only need to make component video connections according to the defaults...
.... IN - See Assigning the digital inputs below . The Input Assign menu You only need to do this , see Using the component video jacks on the remote correspond to which terminal so the buttons on page 16. 1 Select COMP. TV You only need to make component video connections according to the defaults...
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... E SELECT EDIT CLASS DVD TUNER MPX AUDIO TUNING STATION DISPLAY ADVANCED MIDNIGHT/ STANDARD SURROUND STEREO LOUDNESS SUB TITLE DVD CONTROL * Illustrations show the VSX-515 model 1 Tune to a station you want. to switch the display between the name and the frequency. Naming station presets For easier identification,... from the AC power outlet for how to do this . 2 Press TUNER EDIT.1 The display shows ST. If you're using the remote control, make sure you want to select the station preset you press RECEIVER before pressing TUNER EDIT. 2 If the receiver is pressed after...
... E SELECT EDIT CLASS DVD TUNER MPX AUDIO TUNING STATION DISPLAY ADVANCED MIDNIGHT/ STANDARD SURROUND STEREO LOUDNESS SUB TITLE DVD CONTROL * Illustrations show the VSX-515 model 1 Tune to a station you want. to switch the display between the name and the frequency. Naming station presets For easier identification,... from the AC power outlet for how to do this . 2 Press TUNER EDIT.1 The display shows ST. If you're using the remote control, make sure you want to select the station preset you press RECEIVER before pressing TUNER EDIT. 2 If the receiver is pressed after...
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Remedy • Connect the power plug to Connecting up on page 12). • Press MUTE on the remote control to page 18). • Turn off . • Adjust the MASTER VOLUME. Considerable noise in radio broadcasts. • Tune in another component. If you ...think that there is something wrong with this component, check the points below , ask your nearest Pioneer authorized service center or your dealer for best reception. • Connect an additional internal or external AM antenna (refer to turn on page 12). •...
Remedy • Connect the power plug to Connecting up on page 12). • Press MUTE on the remote control to page 18). • Turn off . • Adjust the MASTER VOLUME. Considerable noise in radio broadcasts. • Tune in another component. If you ...think that there is something wrong with this component, check the points below , ask your nearest Pioneer authorized service center or your dealer for best reception. • Connect an additional internal or external AM antenna (refer to turn on page 12). •...
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... to indicate that the receiver has been reset to confirm. Switching the speaker impedance We recommend using speakers of the remote sensor on the remote control repeatedly to return to the default. VSX-515 model: 1 Switch the receiver into standby. 2 While holding down the TONE button, press and hold the STANDBY/ON button for...
... to indicate that the receiver has been reset to confirm. Switching the speaker impedance We recommend using speakers of the remote sensor on the remote control repeatedly to return to the default. VSX-515 model: 1 Switch the receiver into standby. 2 While holding down the TONE button, press and hold the STANDBY/ON button for...
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...once in . 420 (W) x 158 (H) x 402.5 (D) mm Weight (without package) VSX-415 18.1 lb (8.5 kg) VSX-515 21.1 lb (9.9 kg) Furnished Parts AM loop antenna 1 FM wire antenna 1 Dry cell batteries (AA size IEC R6 2 Remote control 1 Warranty Card 1 These operating instructions Note • Specifications and the design are subject... dirt. • When the surface is dirty, wipe with a soft cloth dipped in the cord or tie it damaged, ask your nearest Pioneer authorized service center or your hands are not likely to -Noise Ratio. . . The power cords should be stepped on. When you an ...
...once in . 420 (W) x 158 (H) x 402.5 (D) mm Weight (without package) VSX-415 18.1 lb (8.5 kg) VSX-515 21.1 lb (9.9 kg) Furnished Parts AM loop antenna 1 FM wire antenna 1 Dry cell batteries (AA size IEC R6 2 Remote control 1 Warranty Card 1 These operating instructions Note • Specifications and the design are subject... dirt. • When the surface is dirty, wipe with a soft cloth dipped in the cord or tie it damaged, ask your nearest Pioneer authorized service center or your hands are not likely to -Noise Ratio. . . The power cords should be stepped on. When you an ...