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...antenna 18 Using external antennas 18 Connecting the speakers (VSX-415 19 Connecting the speakers (VSX-515 20 Speaker 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 ...modes 40 07 The System Setup menu Making receiver settings from the System Setup menu 41 Manual speaker setup 41 Speaker setting 42 Crossover network 43 Channel level 43 Speaker Distance 43 The Input Assign menu 44 The Other setup menu 45 Dynamic Range Control Setup ...
...antenna 18 Using external antennas 18 Connecting the speakers (VSX-415 19 Connecting the speakers (VSX-515 20 Speaker 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 ...modes 40 07 The System Setup menu Making receiver settings from the System Setup menu 41 Manual speaker setup 41 Speaker setting 42 Crossover network 43 Channel level 43 Speaker Distance 43 The Input Assign menu 44 The Other setup menu 45 Dynamic Range Control Setup ...
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... guide Introduction to home theater You are explained in Listening to its size, quality, and ease of use of multiple audio tracks to different speakers in the middle of them being there'. This receiver will automatically decode Dolby Digital, DTS, or Dolby Surround DVD-Video discs, according to soundtracks... that give you many more options (such as surround sound) when listening to your speaker setup. DVD-Video has become the basic source material for realistic surround sound, but also on the speakers you won't have set up to seven different audio tracks coming from one disc, ...
... guide Introduction to home theater You are explained in Listening to its size, quality, and ease of use of multiple audio tracks to different speakers in the middle of them being there'. This receiver will automatically decode Dolby Digital, DTS, or Dolby Surround DVD-Video discs, according to soundtracks... that give you many more options (such as surround sound) when listening to your speaker setup. DVD-Video has become the basic source material for realistic surround sound, but also on the speakers you won't have set up to seven different audio tracks coming from one disc, ...
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... Note 1 • If you are using a subwoofer, change the front speaker setting (see Switching the speaker impedance on page 51 if you connect the speaker on the right to the right terminal and the speaker on the left to large. • VSX-515 only - Also make sure the positive and negative (+/-) terminals on the receiver match...
... Note 1 • If you are using a subwoofer, change the front speaker setting (see Switching the speaker impedance on page 51 if you connect the speaker on the right to the right terminal and the speaker on the left to large. • VSX-515 only - Also make sure the positive and negative (+/-) terminals on the receiver match...
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...with the TV if you need 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. Also make sure that DVD/LD is selected. In this case, the listening ... 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 your system on page 29 for more on this ) if you can select. Note 1 Depending...
...with the TV if you need 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. Also make sure that DVD/LD is selected. In this case, the listening ... 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 your system on page 29 for more on this ) if you can select. Note 1 Depending...
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... 7.0ch 2.0ch 6.0ch 3.0ch 5.0ch 4.0ch * Illustration shows the VSX-515 model 10 En SW DET flashes in step 2, you have selected your system up and running with just a few button presses. If you to select your speaker setup. 3 Use the MULTI JOG dial to Choosing your setup for the... steps below. VSX-415 model: The following choices are available: 2.0ch 2.1ch 3.0ch 5.1ch 3.1ch 5.0ch 4.1ch 4.0ch VSX-515 model: When a subwoofer was detected in step 2, the ...
... 7.0ch 2.0ch 6.0ch 3.0ch 5.0ch 4.0ch * Illustration shows the VSX-515 model 10 En SW DET flashes in step 2, you have selected your system up and running with just a few button presses. If you to select your speaker setup. 3 Use the MULTI JOG dial to Choosing your setup for the... steps below. VSX-415 model: The following choices are available: 2.0ch 2.1ch 3.0ch 5.1ch 3.1ch 5.0ch 4.1ch 4.0ch VSX-515 model: When a subwoofer was detected in step 2, the ...
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...between the following choices: • FWD - If you are nearer to the front speakers than the front speakers 8 Press ENTER to choose your setup. English Deutsch Français Italiano Nederlands Español * VSX-515 model only 4 Press ENTER. 5 Use the MULTI JOG dial to confirm your room... size. If you have selected. 11 En The display shows the speaker setup, room size and listening position that corresponds with your listening...
...between the following choices: • FWD - If you are nearer to the front speakers than the front speakers 8 Press ENTER to choose your setup. English Deutsch Français Italiano Nederlands Español * VSX-515 model only 4 Press ENTER. 5 Use the MULTI JOG dial to confirm your room... size. If you have selected. 11 En The display shows the speaker setup, room size and listening position that corresponds with your listening...
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... from the AC outlet. The cable may cause a humming noise from cables for coaxial digital connections. 12 En Standard RCA video cable Component video cables (VSX-515 only) Use component video cables to L (left) terminals. 03 Connecting up Chapter 3: Connecting up Making cable connections Make sure not to connect analog audio components... RCA video cables These cables are typically red and white, and you should be careful when inserting the plug not to distinguish them from the speakers.
... from the AC outlet. The cable may cause a humming noise from cables for coaxial digital connections. 12 En Standard RCA video cable Component video cables (VSX-515 only) Use component video cables to L (left) terminals. 03 Connecting up Chapter 3: Connecting up Making cable connections Make sure not to connect analog audio components... RCA video cables These cables are typically red and white, and you should be careful when inserting the plug not to distinguish them from the speakers.
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...OUT MONITOR OUT SUB WOOFER PREOUT CENTER SUB WOOFER R L SURROUND DVD 5.1CH INPUT FRONT SPEAKER RL CENTER SPEAKER SURROUND SPEAKERS RL L R SURROUND PREOUT Powered subwoofer SW INPUT 1 2 10mm or ª · VSX-415 AC OUTLET The SURROUND PREOUT terminal is shown below . English Deutsch Français...241;ol Connecting up 03 Connecting the speakers (VSX-415) A complete setup of less than 8Ω). Make sure you have in the diagram) but everyone's home setup will vary. You can use speakers with just two stereo speakers (the front speakers in the manner shown below , but...
...OUT MONITOR OUT SUB WOOFER PREOUT CENTER SUB WOOFER R L SURROUND DVD 5.1CH INPUT FRONT SPEAKER RL CENTER SPEAKER SURROUND SPEAKERS RL L R SURROUND PREOUT Powered subwoofer SW INPUT 1 2 10mm or ª · VSX-415 AC OUTLET The SURROUND PREOUT terminal is shown below . English Deutsch Français...241;ol Connecting up 03 Connecting the speakers (VSX-415) A complete setup of less than 8Ω). Make sure you have in the diagram) but everyone's home setup will vary. You can use speakers with just two stereo speakers (the front speakers in the manner shown below , but...
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...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 also accept single banana plugs. 3 Tighten terminal. Be sure to complete all connections... IN / TAPE / MD PLAY VIDEO OUT MONITOR OUT SUB WOOFER PREOUT CEN- 03 Connecting up Connecting the speakers (VSX-515) A complete setup of eight speakers (including the subwoofer) is best for surround sound.
...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 also accept single banana plugs. 3 Tighten terminal. Be sure to complete all connections... IN / TAPE / MD PLAY VIDEO OUT MONITOR OUT SUB WOOFER PREOUT CEN- 03 Connecting up Connecting the speakers (VSX-515) A complete setup of eight speakers (including the subwoofer) is best for surround sound.
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We have magnetically shielded speakers and notice discoloration of 6.1 channel speaker setup Note 1 VSX-415 model only - Be sure all the bare speaker wire is switched on getting the best sound from your speakers (following illustrations show 6.1 and 7.1 channel speaker setups.1 3-D view of the TV picture, move the speakers farther away from the TV. • Place the center...
We have magnetically shielded speakers and notice discoloration of 6.1 channel speaker setup Note 1 VSX-415 model only - Be sure all the bare speaker wire is switched on getting the best sound from your speakers (following illustrations show 6.1 and 7.1 channel speaker setups.1 3-D view of the TV picture, move the speakers farther away from the TV. • Place the center...
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..., this type of equipment should be connected to the AC outlet. 03 Connecting up 3-D view of 7.1 channel speaker setup Overhead view of speaker setup Front left Center Front right Surround left Subwoofer Surround right Listening position Surround back left Subwoofer Surround right AC ... not be disconnected by the receiver's power switch. Front left Center Front right Surround left Surround back right Single surround back speaker Extra Power mode speaker setup VSX-415 only - AC OUTLET Caution • Do not connect a TV set, monitor, heater, or similar appliance to this...
..., this type of equipment should be connected to the AC outlet. 03 Connecting up 3-D view of 7.1 channel speaker setup Overhead view of speaker setup Front left Center Front right Surround left Subwoofer Surround right Listening position Surround back left Subwoofer Surround right AC ... not be disconnected by the receiver's power switch. Front left Center Front right Surround left Surround back right Single surround back speaker Extra Power mode speaker setup VSX-415 only - AC OUTLET Caution • Do not connect a TV set, monitor, heater, or similar appliance to this...
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.../MD FM AM MASTER VOLUME DOWN UP VSX-415 model 5 6 10 11 12 13 14 INPUT FL DIMMER ATT SPEAKER EXTENDED IMPEDANCE MODE MUTE 7 8 9 21 ADVANCED STEREO/ STANDARD SURROUND DIRECT SIGNAL SELECT VSB MODE 15 16 17 CLASS TUNING /STATION TUNER EDIT VSX-515 model 18 19 20 TONE QUICK SETUP ...SYSTEM SETUP RETURN MULTI JOG LISTENING MODE 12 14 10 11 17 18 19 SPEAKER IMPEDANCE MUTE FL DIMMER INPUT ATT TUNER EDIT TONE QUICK SETUP VSX-415 model MULTI JOG 1 Input select buttons Press...
.../MD FM AM MASTER VOLUME DOWN UP VSX-415 model 5 6 10 11 12 13 14 INPUT FL DIMMER ATT SPEAKER EXTENDED IMPEDANCE MODE MUTE 7 8 9 21 ADVANCED STEREO/ STANDARD SURROUND DIRECT SIGNAL SELECT VSB MODE 15 16 17 CLASS TUNING /STATION TUNER EDIT VSX-515 model 18 19 20 TONE QUICK SETUP ...SYSTEM SETUP RETURN MULTI JOG LISTENING MODE 12 14 10 11 17 18 19 SPEAKER IMPEDANCE MUTE FL DIMMER INPUT ATT TUNER EDIT TONE QUICK SETUP VSX-415 model MULTI JOG 1 Input select buttons Press...
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...) the level of an analog input signal to prevent distortion. 12 SPEAKER IMPEDANCE Use to change the impedance setting (page 51) 13 EXTENDED MODE VSX-515 model only Selects a surround back channel option (page 33) or (when the surround back speakers are not available) the Virtual Surround Back (VSB) mode (page... 34). 14 MUTE Mutes the sound (or restores the sound if it has been muted). 15 CLASS VSX-515 model only Switches between the three banks (classes) of a source...
...) the level of an analog input signal to prevent distortion. 12 SPEAKER IMPEDANCE Use to change the impedance setting (page 51) 13 EXTENDED MODE VSX-515 model only Selects a surround back channel option (page 33) or (when the surround back speakers are not available) the Virtual Surround Back (VSB) mode (page... 34). 14 MUTE Mutes the sound (or restores the sound if it has been muted). 15 CLASS VSX-515 model only Switches between the three banks (classes) of a source...
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... the mono mode is set using the MPX button. / STEREO Lights when a stereo FM broadcast is being received. 11 Speaker indicator Shows if the speaker system is on or not. VSX-515 model only - 2 PRO LOGIC II x lights to indicate Pro Logic IIx decoding (see Important on page 29). 8 ...Surround) Lights when one of the Advanced Surround modes has been selected. 15 WMA9 Pro (VSX-515 model only) Lights to indicate Pro Logic II decoding. SP A means the speakers are connected. 12 Character display 13 Neo:6 (VSX-515 model only) When the (STANDARD) Neo:6 mode of the receiver is being received in...
... the mono mode is set using the MPX button. / STEREO Lights when a stereo FM broadcast is being received. 11 Speaker indicator Shows if the speaker system is on or not. VSX-515 model only - 2 PRO LOGIC II x lights to indicate Pro Logic IIx decoding (see Important on page 29). 8 ...Surround) Lights when one of the Advanced Surround modes has been selected. 15 WMA9 Pro (VSX-515 model only) Lights to indicate Pro Logic II decoding. SP A means the speakers are connected. 12 Character display 13 Neo:6 (VSX-515 model only) When the (STANDARD) Neo:6 mode of the receiver is being received in...
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SIGNAL SELECT Use to the next track or chapter. 28 En VSX-415 model only: CH SELECT Selects a speaker when setting up the surround sound for recall (page 46). EFFECT +/- Also used to select preset radio stations (page 47). DISPLAY Switch the display ...find radio frequencies (page 46) and the STATION +/- FL DIMMER Dims or brightens the display. page 37, VSX-515 - page 41). Also used to start fast reverse scanning. buttons can use these buttons to control a Pioneer DVD player connected to set the sleep timer (page 36). CLASS Switches between the three banks (classes...
SIGNAL SELECT Use to the next track or chapter. 28 En VSX-415 model only: CH SELECT Selects a speaker when setting up the surround sound for recall (page 46). EFFECT +/- Also used to select preset radio stations (page 47). DISPLAY Switch the display ...find radio frequencies (page 46) and the STATION +/- FL DIMMER Dims or brightens the display. page 37, VSX-515 - page 41). Also used to start fast reverse scanning. buttons can use these buttons to control a Pioneer DVD player connected to set the sleep timer (page 36). CLASS Switches between the three banks (classes...
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...241;ol Chapter 5: Listening to your system Important • Certain features explained in this section will depend on your speaker setup and the type of source you're listening to. VSX-515 only - If you can listen to see how the source is the Auto Surround feature. Up to 5.1 channel ...mode) on these decoding formats). • The Auto Surround feature is switched to OFF, or the surround back speakers are many ways to listen back to a source, press STANDARD. Auto playback VSX-515 model only There are set to a source, press STEREO for auto playback of a source. Check the digital ...
...241;ol Chapter 5: Listening to your system Important • Certain features explained in this section will depend on your speaker setup and the type of source you're listening to. VSX-515 only - If you can listen to see how the source is the Auto Surround feature. Up to 5.1 channel ...mode) on these decoding formats). • The Auto Surround feature is switched to OFF, or the surround back speakers are many ways to listen back to a source, press STANDARD. Auto playback VSX-515 model only There are set to a source, press STEREO for auto playback of a source. Check the digital ...
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... moving from the surround back speakers in game software with a lot of a large concert hall and is designed for video games • 2 PRO LOGIC - 5.1 channel surround sound • Neo:6 CINEMA - 6.1 channel sound, especially suited to movie sources • Neo:6 MUSIC - 6.1 channel sound, especially suited to music sources VSX-515 model only - Simulates the...
... moving from the surround back speakers in game software with a lot of a large concert hall and is designed for video games • 2 PRO LOGIC - 5.1 channel surround sound • Neo:6 CINEMA - 6.1 channel sound, especially suited to movie sources • Neo:6 MUSIC - 6.1 channel sound, especially suited to music sources VSX-515 model only - Simulates the...
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...Standard modes. • 6-STEREO (VSX-515) / 5-STEREO (VSX-415) - Dimension adjusts the depth of the front speakers by using the surround speakers in the display) then using a center speaker.) • DIMEN. - You can be effective. 31 En or (VSX-515) by (VSX415) pressing EFFECT +/-... (default : 0); Panorama extends the front stereo image to include the surround speakers for each Advanced Surround mode. or 'PNRM'. • C WIDTH - buttons to select C WIDTH, 'DIMEN.' SURR (VSX-515 model only) - Center Width is applicable only when using +/-. This can ...
...Standard modes. • 6-STEREO (VSX-515) / 5-STEREO (VSX-415) - Dimension adjusts the depth of the front speakers by using the surround speakers in the display) then using a center speaker.) • DIMEN. - You can be effective. 31 En or (VSX-515) by (VSX415) pressing EFFECT +/-... (default : 0); Panorama extends the front stereo image to include the surround speakers for each Advanced Surround mode. or 'PNRM'. • C WIDTH - buttons to select C WIDTH, 'DIMEN.' SURR (VSX-515 model only) - Center Width is applicable only when using +/-. This can ...
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... all center channel sent to front right and left and right speakers (and possibly your subwoofer depending on this is only available when using a center speaker. 2 If you switch on Midnight listening, Loudness, Dialog Enhancement (VSX-515 model only), or the Tone controls when DIRECT is detected, ...set the signal input to DIGITAL. • Some DVD players don't output DTS signals. For more on your speaker settings). 05 Listening to your system Neo:6 Music settings VSX-515 model only • Default setting: 3 When listening to 2-channel sources in stereo When you select STEREO or ...
... all center channel sent to front right and left and right speakers (and possibly your subwoofer depending on this is only available when using a center speaker. 2 If you switch on Midnight listening, Loudness, Dialog Enhancement (VSX-515 model only), or the Tone controls when DIRECT is detected, ...set the signal input to DIGITAL. • Some DVD players don't output DTS signals. For more on your speaker settings). 05 Listening to your system Neo:6 Music settings VSX-515 model only • Default setting: 3 When listening to 2-channel sources in stereo When you select STEREO or ...
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..., the STEREO / DIRECT mode, the AUTO SURR. ON - 6.1 decoding is set to NO in which it was originally encoded (in Speaker setting on page 42. • You can simply switch the Extended mode off).1 • Press EXTENDED MODE (front panel) to always ...speaker is always used (for example, a surround back channel will be generated for which case, you can have the receiver automatically use 6.1 decoding for 6.1 encoded sources (for example, Dolby Digital EX or DTS-ES) • EXT. Automatically switches to your system 05 Using the surround back channel (Extended mode) VSX-515...
..., the STEREO / DIRECT mode, the AUTO SURR. ON - 6.1 decoding is set to NO in which it was originally encoded (in Speaker setting on page 42. • You can simply switch the Extended mode off).1 • Press EXTENDED MODE (front panel) to always ...speaker is always used (for example, a surround back channel will be generated for which case, you can have the receiver automatically use 6.1 decoding for 6.1 encoded sources (for example, Dolby Digital EX or DTS-ES) • EXT. Automatically switches to your system 05 Using the surround back channel (Extended mode) VSX-515...