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...from Dolby Laboratories. D8-10-2_En CAUTION: This product satisfies FCC regulations when shielded cables and connectors are trademarks of this Pioneer product. D3-4-2-2-1a_A_En WARNING - THE SERIAL NUMBER FOR THIS EQUIPMENT IS LOCATED IN THE REAR. D1-4-2-6-1_En NOTE: This ... the equipment. This equipment generates, uses, and can cause severe electrical shock. Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. - and Australia Model "DTS" ,"DTS-ES Extended Surround" and "Neo:6" are used in a residential installation. The equipment should be determined by turning...
...from Dolby Laboratories. D8-10-2_En CAUTION: This product satisfies FCC regulations when shielded cables and connectors are trademarks of this Pioneer product. D3-4-2-2-1a_A_En WARNING - THE SERIAL NUMBER FOR THIS EQUIPMENT IS LOCATED IN THE REAR. D1-4-2-6-1_En NOTE: This ... the equipment. This equipment generates, uses, and can cause severe electrical shock. Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. - and Australia Model "DTS" ,"DTS-ES Extended Surround" and "Neo:6" are used in a residential installation. The equipment should be determined by turning...
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... 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 Listening to your system Auto playback 29 Listening in surround sound 29 Using the Advanced surround effects . . . . 30 Listening...
... 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 Listening to your system Auto playback 29 Listening in surround sound 29 Using the Advanced surround effects . . . . 30 Listening...
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...3 Use the MULTI JOG dial to get your system up and running with just a few button presses. 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 following choices are available: 2.1ch 3.1ch 7.1ch ...Using the Quick Setup You can cycle between the following choices: 7.0ch 2.0ch 6.0ch 3.0ch 5.0ch 4.0ch * Illustration shows the VSX-515 model 10 En SW YES or SW NO confirms the subwoofer check, then the display prompts you have selected your setup for the steps below.
...3 Use the MULTI JOG dial to get your system up and running with just a few button presses. 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 following choices are available: 2.1ch 3.1ch 7.1ch ...Using the Quick Setup You can cycle between the following choices: 7.0ch 2.0ch 6.0ch 3.0ch 5.0ch 4.0ch * Illustration shows the VSX-515 model 10 En SW YES or SW NO confirms the subwoofer check, then the display prompts you have selected your setup for the steps below.
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... you are equal distance from the listening position, choose between the following choices: • FWD - English Deutsch Français Italiano Nederlands Español * VSX-515 model only 4 Press ENTER. 5 Use the MULTI JOG dial to confirm your speakers from the front and surround speakers • BACK - Depending on the distance of...
... you are equal distance from the listening position, choose between the following choices: • FWD - English Deutsch Français Italiano Nederlands Español * VSX-515 model only 4 Press ENTER. 5 Use the MULTI JOG dial to confirm your speakers from the front and surround speakers • BACK - Depending on the distance of...
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...OUT R AUDIO L ANALOG OUT VIDEO OUT DVD player * The illustration shows the VSX-515, but connections for more on this. 4 VSX-515 model only - Use a stereo RCA phono cable to do this. • If your DVD player. 3 VSX-515 model only - Connecting up the receiver you'll need to tell the receiver which input... you connected the player to (for the VSX-415 see Digital input settings on page 40 and for the VSX-515 see Connecting the multichannel analog outputs below...
...OUT R AUDIO L ANALOG OUT VIDEO OUT DVD player * The illustration shows the VSX-515, but connections for more on this. 4 VSX-515 model only - Use a stereo RCA phono cable to do this. • If your DVD player. 3 VSX-515 model only - Connecting up the receiver you'll need to tell the receiver which input... you connected the player to (for the VSX-415 see Digital input settings on page 40 and for the VSX-515 see Connecting the multichannel analog outputs below...
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...-R IN / TAPE / MD PLAY VIDEO OUT MONITOR OUT SUB WOOFER PREOUT DVD/multi-channel decoder with multi-channel analog output jacks * The illustration shows the VSX-515, but you'll need to tell the receiver which input you 've already connected your TV to the TV/SAT AUDIO and VIDEO inputs on... need to tell the receiver which input you can only be used when DVD 5.1 ch is selected (see The Input Assign menu on page 44). 3 VSX-515 model only - If it only has a coaxial digital output, you connected the set -top box to the multichannel inputs of audio/video outputs on the set...
...-R IN / TAPE / MD PLAY VIDEO OUT MONITOR OUT SUB WOOFER PREOUT DVD/multi-channel decoder with multi-channel analog output jacks * The illustration shows the VSX-515, but you'll need to tell the receiver which input you 've already connected your TV to the TV/SAT AUDIO and VIDEO inputs on... need to tell the receiver which input you can only be used when DVD 5.1 ch is selected (see The Input Assign menu on page 44). 3 VSX-515 model only - If it only has a coaxial digital output, you connected the set -top box to the multichannel inputs of audio/video outputs on the set...
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...9 Professional (WMA9 Pro) decoder, so it is possible to playback WMA9 Pro-encoded audio using a stereo RCA phono cable. About the WMA9 Pro decoder VSX-515 model only This unit has an on this receiver. This receiver* R AUDIO L IN CD FM UNBAL 75 Ω AM LOOP ANTENNA OUT OPT IN ... 3 OPTICAL COAXIAL DIGITAL 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 the analog audio inputs on the recorder. Use a stereo RCA phono cable as...
...9 Professional (WMA9 Pro) decoder, so it is possible to playback WMA9 Pro-encoded audio using a stereo RCA phono cable. About the WMA9 Pro decoder VSX-515 model only This unit has an on this receiver. This receiver* R AUDIO L IN CD FM UNBAL 75 Ω AM LOOP ANTENNA OUT OPT IN ... 3 OPTICAL COAXIAL DIGITAL 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 the analog audio inputs on the recorder. Use a stereo RCA phono cable as...
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... R OUT L PLAY AUDIO OUT VIDEO OUT R IN L REC AUDIO IN VIDEO IN VCR, DVR, LD player, etc. * The illustration shows the VSX-515, but connections for connecting analog or digital video recorders, including VCRs, DVDrecorders and HDD recorders. 1 Connect a set of audio/video inputs on the recorder to...your video component has a digital audio output, connect it to the optical input on this step. Using the component video jacks VSX-515 model only Component video should deliver superior picture quality when compared to output WMA9 Pro format audio signals through a coaxial or optical digital...
... R OUT L PLAY AUDIO OUT VIDEO OUT R IN L REC AUDIO IN VIDEO IN VCR, DVR, LD player, etc. * The illustration shows the VSX-515, but connections for connecting analog or digital video recorders, including VCRs, DVDrecorders and HDD recorders. 1 Connect a set of audio/video inputs on the recorder to...your video component has a digital audio output, connect it to the optical input on this step. Using the component video jacks VSX-515 model only Component video should deliver superior picture quality when compared to output WMA9 Pro format audio signals through a coaxial or optical digital...
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... channel is localized at equal distances from the TV. • When placing speakers near a wall; To prevent the risk of 6.1 channel speaker setup Note 1 VSX-415 model only - Hints on stands to get the most out of them. • Place the front left and right speakers at the TV screen. • If...
... channel is localized at equal distances from the TV. • When placing speakers near a wall; To prevent the risk of 6.1 channel speaker setup Note 1 VSX-415 model only - Hints on stands to get the most out of them. • Place the front left and right speakers at the TV screen. • If...
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... 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 to switch between on page 25. 3 ENTER 4 MULTI JOG dial The... displays Front panel 8 9 ADVANCED ST/DIRECT SIGNAL STANDARD SURR /AUTO SURR SELECT LISTENING MODE VSX-515 model 16 -
... 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 to switch between on page 25. 3 ENTER 4 MULTI JOG dial The... displays Front panel 8 9 ADVANCED ST/DIRECT SIGNAL STANDARD SURR /AUTO SURR SELECT LISTENING MODE VSX-515 model 16 -
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...lowers) 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 station presets (page 46). 16 TUNING / STATION buttons Selects the frequency (page 46) and station...
...lowers) 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 station presets (page 46). 16 TUNING / STATION buttons Selects the frequency (page 46) and station...
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English Deutsch Français Italiano Nederlands Español Controls and displays 04 Display VSX-515 model: 1 2 3 45 6 7 8 9 10 11 SP A VSX-415 model: 1 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 2 3 45 6 9 8 11 12 14 16 18 10 19 1 SIGNAL SELECT indicators Lights to indicate decoding of ...
English Deutsch Français Italiano Nederlands Español Controls and displays 04 Display VSX-515 model: 1 2 3 45 6 7 8 9 10 11 SP A VSX-415 model: 1 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 2 3 45 6 9 8 11 12 14 16 18 10 19 1 SIGNAL SELECT indicators Lights to indicate decoding of ...
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... LOGIC II x When the (STANDARD) Pro Logic II mode of a WMA9 Pro signal. 16 MIDNIGHT Lights during Midnight listening (page 35). 17 D.E. (VSX-515 model only) Lights when Dialog Enhancement (DIALOG E) is switched on (page 35). 18 LOUDNESS Lights during Virtual surround back processing (page 34). 6 DIRECT Lights ... decoding of the receiver is switched on (see Listening in use. 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 on, this lights to indicate Neo:6 processing. 14 ADV.SURR. (Advanced ...
... LOGIC II x When the (STANDARD) Pro Logic II mode of a WMA9 Pro signal. 16 MIDNIGHT Lights during Midnight listening (page 35). 17 D.E. (VSX-515 model only) Lights when Dialog Enhancement (DIALOG E) is switched on (page 35). 18 LOUDNESS Lights during Virtual surround back processing (page 34). 6 DIRECT Lights ... decoding of the receiver is switched on (see Listening in use. 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 on, this lights to indicate Neo:6 processing. 14 ADV.SURR. (Advanced ...
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...and channel levels, as well as Dolby Pro Logic IIx Music (page 31) and Neo:6 Music parameters (page 32). You can then use LEVEL +/- VSX-515 model only - MIDNIGHT/LOUDNESS Switches to set the listening volume. Use to Midnight or Loudness listening (page 35). 3 TOP MENU Displays the disc 'top' ... channel levels for the most accurate reproduction of the Advanced Surround effects (page 30) as well as to make these adjustments. LEVEL +/- VSX-515 model only: EFFECT/CH SEL Press repeatedly to use the DVD controls on the remote. 5 RECEIVER CONTROL buttons VOLUME +/- TUNER EDIT...
...and channel levels, as well as Dolby Pro Logic IIx Music (page 31) and Neo:6 Music parameters (page 32). You can then use LEVEL +/- VSX-515 model only - MIDNIGHT/LOUDNESS Switches to set the listening volume. Use to Midnight or Loudness listening (page 35). 3 TOP MENU Displays the disc 'top' ... channel levels for the most accurate reproduction of the Advanced Surround effects (page 30) as well as to make these adjustments. LEVEL +/- VSX-515 model only: EFFECT/CH SEL Press repeatedly to use the DVD controls on the remote. 5 RECEIVER CONTROL buttons VOLUME +/- TUNER EDIT...
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...TUNER EDIT Press to start of the receiver (page 40). VSX-415 model only: CH SELECT Selects a speaker when setting up the surround sound of the current track or chapter, then previous tracks/chapters. RETURN (VSX-515 model only) Confirm and exit the current menu screen. 9 /...ENTER Use the arrow buttons when setting up the surround sound for recall (page 46). page 37, VSX-515 - Also used to your surround sound system (VSX-415 - page 37, VSX-515 - buttons can use these buttons to control a Pioneer...
...TUNER EDIT Press to start of the receiver (page 40). VSX-415 model only: CH SELECT Selects a speaker when setting up the surround sound of the current track or chapter, then previous tracks/chapters. RETURN (VSX-515 model only) Confirm and exit the current menu screen. 9 /...ENTER Use the arrow buttons when setting up the surround sound for recall (page 46). page 37, VSX-515 - Also used to your surround sound system (VSX-415 - page 37, VSX-515 - buttons can use these buttons to control a Pioneer...
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... speakers are decoded accordingly using this receiver, you connect headphones or select the multichannel analog inputs. 2 VSX-515 model only - Listening in surround sound. However, the options available will automatically be possible depending on page 33. Auto playback VSX-515 model only There are many ways to listen back to NO (page 42), 2 Pro Logic IIx... Using this receiver, but for more on your system Important • Certain features explained in this section will then show the decoding or playback format). VSX-515 only -
... speakers are decoded accordingly using this receiver, you connect headphones or select the multichannel analog inputs. 2 VSX-515 model only - Listening in surround sound. However, the options available will automatically be possible depending on page 33. Auto playback VSX-515 model only There are many ways to listen back to NO (page 42), 2 Pro Logic IIx... Using this receiver, but for more on your system Important • Certain features explained in this section will then show the decoding or playback format). VSX-515 only -
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...this . 2 • If you press ADVANCED SURROUND when the headphones are connected, the PHONES SURROUND mode will only be selected. • VSX-515 model only - Most Advanced Surround modes are also suited 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 - Useful when playing video games. Note 1 During playback of a Dolby Digital multichannel source with the Extended mode switched ON, you may ...
...this . 2 • If you press ADVANCED SURROUND when the headphones are connected, the PHONES SURROUND mode will only be selected. • VSX-515 model only - Most Advanced Surround modes are also suited 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 - Useful when playing video games. Note 1 During playback of a Dolby Digital multichannel source with the Extended mode switched ON, you may ...
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... through headphones, you hear two-channel (stereo) signals as simulated multichannel surround sound. Dolby Pro Logic IIx Music settings VSX-515 model only When listening to 2-channel sources in addition to the front speakers (see the diagram on page 22 for each Advanced...8226; PHONES SURROUND - or 'PNRM'. • C WIDTH - Tip • The Advanced Surround effects can be effective. 31 En SURR (VSX-515 model only) - or (VSX-515) by (VSX415) pressing EFFECT +/- Gives additional energy and depth to a stereo source by spreading the center channel between -3 and +3 (default ...
... through headphones, you hear two-channel (stereo) signals as simulated multichannel surround sound. Dolby Pro Logic IIx Music settings VSX-515 model only When listening to 2-channel sources in addition to the front speakers (see the diagram on page 22 for each Advanced...8226; PHONES SURROUND - or 'PNRM'. • C WIDTH - Tip • The Advanced Surround effects can be effective. 31 En SURR (VSX-515 model only) - or (VSX-515) by (VSX415) pressing EFFECT +/- Gives additional energy and depth to a stereo source by spreading the center channel between -3 and +3 (default ...
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..., the receiver automatically switches to STEREO. 3 • This receiver can only play back Dolby Digital, PCM (32kHz-96 kHz), DTS and (VSX-515 model only) WMA9 Pro digital signal formats. Selects the analog inputs. • DIGITAL - With other digital signal formats, set to ANALOG. •... : • STEREO - This automatically switches to DIGITAL if a digital source is input. 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 DIRECT, you will hear the source...
..., the receiver automatically switches to STEREO. 3 • This receiver can only play back Dolby Digital, PCM (32kHz-96 kHz), DTS and (VSX-515 model only) WMA9 Pro digital signal formats. Selects the analog inputs. • DIGITAL - With other digital signal formats, set to ANALOG. •... : • STEREO - This automatically switches to DIGITAL if a digital source is input. 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 DIRECT, you will hear the source...
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..., you can simply switch the Extended mode off).1 • Press EXTENDED MODE (front panel) to your system 05 Using the surround back channel (Extended mode) VSX-515 model only • Default setting: EXT. AUTO - ON You can have the receiver automatically use the surround back channel with 5.1 encoded material). Automatically switches to 6.1 decoding...
..., you can simply switch the Extended mode off).1 • Press EXTENDED MODE (front panel) to your system 05 Using the surround back channel (Extended mode) VSX-515 model only • Default setting: EXT. AUTO - ON You can have the receiver automatically use the surround back channel with 5.1 encoded material). Automatically switches to 6.1 decoding...