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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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...-Video has become the basic source material for realistic surround sound, but also on the source and the sound settings of 'being sent to different speakers in Listening to soundtracks. Depending on page 29. 6 En Home theater refers to home theater systems that give you 're in the middle of ... according to your system on the DVD, you have up to seven different audio tracks coming from a home theater system depends not only on the speakers you can have set up in your room, but other possibilities (like you many more options (such as surround sound) when listening to your...
...-Video has become the basic source material for realistic surround sound, but also on the source and the sound settings of 'being sent to different speakers in Listening to soundtracks. Depending on page 29. 6 En Home theater refers to home theater systems that give you 're in the middle of ... according to your system on the DVD, you have up to seven different audio tracks coming from a home theater system depends not only on the speakers you can have set up in your room, but other possibilities (like you many more options (such as surround sound) when listening to your...
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...to the left terminal. Simply connect the speakers you plan to use speakers with an impedance of speakers is best. You can use speakers with a nominal impedance between 6-16Ω (please see Speaker setting on the left to large. • VSX-515 only - Also make sure the positive ...and negative (+/-) terminals on the receiver match those on page 51 if you have as shown. 8 En Front speakers L R Center speaker Surround speakers C LS RS R AUDIO L IN...
...to the left terminal. Simply connect the speakers you plan to use speakers with an impedance of speakers is best. You can use speakers with a nominal impedance between 6-16Ω (please see Speaker setting on the left to large. • VSX-515 only - Also make sure the positive ...and negative (+/-) terminals on the receiver match those on page 51 if you have as shown. 8 En Front speakers L R Center speaker Surround speakers C LS RS R AUDIO L IN...
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If it isn't, press DVD on the remote control to set the video input on page 41 (VSX-515) for more on your DVD player, subwoofer and TV. See Using the Quick Setup on page 10 if you're unsure about the settings. 6 ...) 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 the receiver and switch it should already be set -see Listening in the receiver's display, indicating that came...
If it isn't, press DVD on the remote control to set the video input on page 41 (VSX-515) for more on your DVD player, subwoofer and TV. See Using the Quick Setup on page 10 if you're unsure about the settings. 6 ...) 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 the receiver and switch it should already be set -see Listening in the receiver's display, indicating that came...
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... 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 SW YES or SW NO confirms the subwoofer check, then the display prompts you to select your speaker setup. 3 Use the MULTI JOG dial to Choosing your receiver setup on page 37... (VSX-415) or The System Setup menu on . 2 Press QUICK SETUP. • VSX-515 model only - If you want to make more specific settings, refer...
... 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 SW YES or SW NO confirms the subwoofer check, then the display prompts you to select your speaker setup. 3 Use the MULTI JOG dial to Choosing your receiver setup on page 37... (VSX-415) or The System Setup menu on . 2 Press QUICK SETUP. • VSX-515 model only - If you want to make more specific settings, refer...
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...;ais Italiano Nederlands Español * VSX-515 model only 4 Press ENTER. 5 Use the MULTI JOG dial to choose your system. If you are nearer to choose your listening position. If you are nearer to the surround speakers than the surround speakers • MID - 5 minute guide 02... room. 6 Press ENTER. 7 Use the MULTI JOG dial to the front speakers than the front speakers 8 Press ENTER to confirm your speakers from the front and surround speakers • BACK - The display shows the speaker setup, room size and listening position that corresponds with your room size. Depending...
...;ais Italiano Nederlands Español * VSX-515 model only 4 Press ENTER. 5 Use the MULTI JOG dial to choose your system. If you are nearer to choose your listening position. If you are nearer to the surround speakers than the surround speakers • MID - 5 minute guide 02... room. 6 Press ENTER. 7 Use the MULTI JOG dial to the front speakers than the front speakers 8 Press ENTER to confirm your speakers from the front and surround speakers • BACK - The display shows the speaker setup, room size and listening position that corresponds with your room size. Depending...
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...in this receiver.1 Important • Before making or changing any connections, switch off the power and disconnect the power cord from the speakers. Digital audio cables Commercially available coaxial digital audio cables or optical cables should be damaged if bent around sharp corners. • You... the shutter protecting the optical socket. • When storing optical cable, coil loosely. Standard RCA video cable Component video cables (VSX-515 only) Use component video cables to this unit may be used to connect digital components to get the best possible color reproduction of...
...in this receiver.1 Important • Before making or changing any connections, switch off the power and disconnect the power cord from the speakers. Digital audio cables Commercially available coaxial digital audio cables or optical cables should be damaged if bent around sharp corners. • You... the shutter protecting the optical socket. • When storing optical cable, coil loosely. Standard RCA video cable Component video cables (VSX-515 only) Use component video cables to this unit may be used to connect digital components to get the best possible color reproduction of...
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... terminal. Also make sure the positive and negative (+/-) terminals on the receiver match those on connecting up 03 Connecting the speakers (VSX-415) A complete setup of less than 8Ω). Front speakers L R Center speaker Surround speakers C LS RS R AUDIO L IN CD FM UNBAL 75 Ω AM LOOP ANTENNA OUT DIGITAL IN IN OPT 1 (TV / SA T ) IN...
... terminal. Also make sure the positive and negative (+/-) terminals on the receiver match those on connecting up 03 Connecting the speakers (VSX-415) A complete setup of less than 8Ω). Front speakers L R Center speaker Surround speakers C LS RS R AUDIO L IN CD FM UNBAL 75 Ω AM LOOP ANTENNA OUT DIGITAL IN IN OPT 1 (TV / SA T ) IN...
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... 51 if you have in the diagram) but everyone's home setup will vary. 03 Connecting up Connecting the speakers (VSX-515) A complete setup of less than 8Ω). The receiver will work with an impedance of eight speakers (including the subwoofer) is best for surround sound. Be sure to complete all connections before connecting this...
... 51 if you have in the diagram) but everyone's home setup will vary. 03 Connecting up Connecting the speakers (VSX-515) A complete setup of less than 8Ω). The receiver will work with an impedance of eight speakers (including the subwoofer) is best for surround sound. Be sure to complete all connections before connecting this...
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... achieve the best possible surround sound, install your speakers (following illustrations show 6.1 and 7.1 channel speaker setups.1 3-D view of 6.1 channel speaker setup Note 1 VSX-415 model only - Some are hazardous when live. Be sure all the bare speaker wire is twisted together and inserted fully into the speaker terminal. If any of electric shock when connecting or...
... achieve the best possible surround sound, install your speakers (following illustrations show 6.1 and 7.1 channel speaker setups.1 3-D view of 6.1 channel speaker setup Note 1 VSX-415 model only - Some are hazardous when live. Be sure all the bare speaker wire is twisted together and inserted fully into the speaker terminal. If any of electric shock when connecting or...
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... overheating and fire risk. Front left Center Front right Surround left Surround back right Single surround back speaker Extra Power mode speaker setup VSX-415 only - 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...
... overheating and fire risk. Front left Center Front right Surround left Surround back right Single surround back speaker Extra Power mode speaker setup VSX-415 only - 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...
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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 station ...
...) 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 ...
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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 Surround) Lights when one of the Advanced Surround modes has been selected. 15 WMA9 Pro (VSX-515 model only) Lights to...
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 Surround) Lights when one of the Advanced Surround modes has been selected. 15 WMA9 Pro (VSX-515 model only) Lights to...
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...Use to select preset radio stations (page 47). Button What it does DVD Turns DVD power on multilingual DVD-Video discs. VSX-415 model only: CH SELECT Selects a speaker when setting up the surround sound for DVD menus. 10 RECEIVER Use to switch to select an input source. 8 MENU ... receiver controls on page 47). 12 DVD CONTROL buttons You can use these buttons to control a Pioneer DVD player connected to mono will improve the sound quality (page 46). page 37, VSX-515 - Starts/resumes normal playback. Press to the next track or chapter. 28 En buttons can be...
...Use to select preset radio stations (page 47). Button What it does DVD Turns DVD power on multilingual DVD-Video discs. VSX-415 model only: CH SELECT Selects a speaker when setting up the surround sound for DVD menus. 10 RECEIVER Use to switch to select an input source. 8 MENU ... receiver controls on page 47). 12 DVD CONTROL buttons You can use these buttons to control a Pioneer DVD player connected to mono will improve the sound quality (page 46). page 37, VSX-515 - Starts/resumes normal playback. Press to the next track or chapter. 28 En buttons can be...
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... switched to OFF, or the surround back speakers are decoded accordingly using this , the receiver automatically detects what kind of source you 're listening to. shows briefly in surround sound above for example, PCM 88.2 / 96kHz, DTS 96kHz (24 bit) or WMA 9 Pro sources). VSX-515 only - Listening in surround sound Using this...
... switched to OFF, or the surround back speakers are decoded accordingly using this , the receiver automatically detects what kind of source you 're listening to. shows briefly in surround sound above for example, PCM 88.2 / 96kHz, DTS 96kHz (24 bit) or WMA 9 Pro sources). VSX-515 only - Listening in surround sound Using this...
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...especially suited to your setup. See Using the surround back channel (Extended mode) on page 33. 30 En 05 Listening to music sources VSX-515 model only - Most Advanced Surround modes are designed to see which you will automatically be able to select a listening mode. • ... PHONES SURROUND mode will only be selected. • VSX-515 model only - Up to 7.1 channel sound, especially suited to movie sources • 2 Pro Logic IIx MUSIC - Depending on this . 2 • If you 're using two surround back speakers) • Dolby Digital EX - Creates surround back channel...
...especially suited to your setup. See Using the surround back channel (Extended mode) on page 33. 30 En 05 Listening to music sources VSX-515 model only - Most Advanced Surround modes are designed to see which you will automatically be able to select a listening mode. • ... PHONES SURROUND mode will only be selected. • VSX-515 model only - Up to 7.1 channel sound, especially suited to movie sources • 2 Pro Logic IIx MUSIC - Depending on this . 2 • If you 're using two surround back speakers) • Dolby Digital EX - Creates surround back channel...
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...settings will still be adjusted in the range of the speakers in Dolby Pro Logic IIx Music mode, there are three further parameters you hear two-channel (stereo) signals as simulated multichannel surround sound. SURR (VSX-515 model only) - English Deutsch Français Italiano ... only when using the surround speakers in the display) then using just the subwoofer and front speakers. • PHONES SURROUND - buttons to the front speakers (see the diagram on page 22 for a wider stereo field than the Standard modes. • 6-STEREO (VSX-515) / 5-STEREO (VSX-415) - The effect level...
...settings will still be adjusted in the range of the speakers in Dolby Pro Logic IIx Music mode, there are three further parameters you hear two-channel (stereo) signals as simulated multichannel surround sound. SURR (VSX-515 model only) - English Deutsch Français Italiano ... only when using the surround speakers in the display) then using just the subwoofer and front speakers. • PHONES SURROUND - buttons to the front speakers (see the diagram on page 22 for a wider stereo field than the Standard modes. • 6-STEREO (VSX-515) / 5-STEREO (VSX-415) - The effect level...
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... DTS multichannel sources are downmixed to the source audio signal as possible.2 • AUTO SURR. (VSX-515 model only) - Bypass all center channel sent to front right and left and right speakers (and possibly your subwoofer depending on page 29 for stereo playback. Choosing the input signal •...back Dolby Digital, PCM (32kHz-96 kHz), DTS and (VSX-515 model only) WMA9 Pro digital signal formats. Adjust the effect from 0 (all effects and surround settings so that this . Each press cycles through just the front left speakers) to 10 (center channel sent to DIGITAL. • ...
... DTS multichannel sources are downmixed to the source audio signal as possible.2 • AUTO SURR. (VSX-515 model only) - Bypass all center channel sent to front right and left and right speakers (and possibly your subwoofer depending on page 29 for stereo playback. Choosing the input signal •...back Dolby Digital, PCM (32kHz-96 kHz), DTS and (VSX-515 model only) WMA9 Pro digital signal formats. Adjust the effect from 0 (all effects and surround settings so that this . Each press cycles through just the front left speakers) to 10 (center channel sent to DIGITAL. • ...
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...2 Pro Logic II x 2 Pro Logic Dolby Digital EX/ ON ì DTS-ES/WMA9 Pro encoded multi- mode, or if the surround back speaker is always used (for example, a surround back channel will be generated for which it was originally encoded (in the 5.1 format for 5.1 encoded material)...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. ON You can have the receiver automatically use 6.1 decoding for 6.1 encoded sources (for example, Dolby ...
...2 Pro Logic II x 2 Pro Logic Dolby Digital EX/ ON ì DTS-ES/WMA9 Pro encoded multi- mode, or if the surround back speaker is always used (for example, a surround back channel will be generated for which it was originally encoded (in the 5.1 format for 5.1 encoded material)...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. ON You can have the receiver automatically use 6.1 decoding for 6.1 encoded sources (for example, Dolby ...