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...jacks 16 Connecting antennas 18 FM wire antenna 18 AM loop 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 Listening to your system Auto playback 29 Listening in surround sound 29 Using the Advanced surround effects . . . . 30 Listening in stereo 32 ...
...jacks 16 Connecting antennas 18 FM wire antenna 18 AM loop 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 Listening to your system Auto playback 29 Listening in surround sound 29 Using the Advanced surround effects . . . . 30 Listening in stereo 32 ...
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... 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 different batteries together. • When disposing ... and bursting. Observe the following places: - in such hazards as a kitchen) 5 En in places where there is operated simultaneously with the sound. - in extremely hot or cold areas - on a level and stable surface. in places that are obstacles between the remote control and the...
... 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 different batteries together. • When disposing ... and bursting. Observe the following places: - in such hazards as a kitchen) 5 En in places where there is operated simultaneously with the sound. - in extremely hot or cold areas - on a level and stable surface. in places that are obstacles between the remote control and the...
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... on the speakers you many more options (such as surround sound) when listening to soundtracks. DVD-Video has become the basic source material for realistic surround sound, but also on page 29. 6 En This is what creates a surround sound effect and gives you get from one disc, all of ... Surround DVD-Video discs, according to your system on the source and the sound settings of use of multiple audio tracks to create a surround sound effect, making you feel like listening to a CD with multichannel surround sound) are probably used to using stereo equipment to listen to music, but may...
... on the speakers you many more options (such as surround sound) when listening to soundtracks. DVD-Video has become the basic source material for realistic surround sound, but also on page 29. 6 En This is what creates a surround sound effect and gives you get from one disc, all of ... Surround DVD-Video discs, according to your system on the source and the sound settings of use of multiple audio tracks to create a surround sound effect, making you feel like listening to a CD with multichannel surround sound) are probably used to using stereo equipment to listen to music, but may...
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...MONITOR MANUAL OUT SUB WOOFER PREOUT R SURROUND L Video cord * The illustration shows the VSX-515, but connections for the VSX-515 see Digital input settings on page 40 and for the VSX-415 are the same. 7 En For surround sound, you'll want to hook up using the jacks as shown below . 2 Hook ...hooked up your DVD player to the receiver. 5 minute guide 02 English Deutsch Français Italiano Nederlands Español Listening to Surround Sound This receiver was designed with the easiest possible setup in the default settings. You can do this unit to the AC power source. 1...
...MONITOR MANUAL OUT SUB WOOFER PREOUT R SURROUND L Video cord * The illustration shows the VSX-515, but connections for the VSX-515 see Digital input settings on page 40 and for the VSX-415 are the same. 7 En For surround sound, you'll want to hook up using the jacks as shown below . 2 Hook ...hooked up your DVD player to the receiver. 5 minute guide 02 English Deutsch Français Italiano Nederlands Español Listening to Surround Sound This receiver was designed with the easiest possible setup in the default settings. You can do this unit to the AC power source. 1...
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... that the DVD input is showing in surround sound on page 29 if you want multichannel surround sound. 9 En Use the MULTI JOG dial to select and ENTER to do this . See Listening to your system on page 29 for more on page 41 (VSX-515) for more setup options. If it on page... 10 if you can select. There are several other sound options you 're unsure about the settings. 6 Play a DVD, and adjust the volume to your liking...
... that the DVD input is showing in surround sound on page 29 if you want multichannel surround sound. 9 En Use the MULTI JOG dial to select and ENTER to do this . See Listening to your system on page 29 for more on page 41 (VSX-515) for more setup options. If it on page... 10 if you can select. There are several other sound options you 're unsure about the settings. 6 Play a DVD, and adjust the volume to your liking...
Owner's Manual
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... and a stereo RCA phono cable for more on this . 4 VSX-515 model only - Use a stereo RCA phono cable to do this. • If your TV to the DIGITAL OPT 1 (TV/SAT) input on this receiver. This will allow you to play the sound from the TV's built-in digital decoder, you can also... Assign menu on this receiver. Note 1 If your DVD player only has an optical digital output, you can connect this receiver to 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...
... and a stereo RCA phono cable for more on this . 4 VSX-515 model only - Use a stereo RCA phono cable to do this. • If your TV to the DIGITAL OPT 1 (TV/SAT) input on this receiver. This will allow you to play the sound from the TV's built-in digital decoder, you can also... Assign menu on this receiver. Note 1 If your DVD player only has an optical digital output, you can connect this receiver to 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...
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... outdoors. Always make sure that gives good reception. Using external antennas To improve FM reception Use an F connector to the receiver. To improve reception and sound quality, connect external antennas (see Using external antennas below . Outdoor antenna 15-18 ft. (5-6m) Indoor antenna (vinyl-coated wire) FM UNBAL 75 Ω AM...
... outdoors. Always make sure that gives good reception. Using external antennas To improve FM reception Use an F connector to the receiver. To improve reception and sound quality, connect external antennas (see Using external antennas below . Outdoor antenna 15-18 ft. (5-6m) Indoor antenna (vinyl-coated wire) FM UNBAL 75 Ω AM...
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... 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 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... speakers you plan to use speakers with an impedance of eight speakers (including the subwoofer) is best for surround sound. Also make sure the positive and negative (+/-) terminals on the receiver match those on the speakers.1 You can ...
... 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 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... speakers you plan to use speakers with an impedance of eight speakers (including the subwoofer) is best for surround sound. Also make sure the positive and negative (+/-) terminals on the receiver match those on the speakers.1 You can ...
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... disconnecting the speaker cables, disconnect the power cord. Some are usually designed with your speakers as shown below the TV so that the sound of the center channel is touching the back panel when you choose to install the center speaker on . If you should be sure ...have provided a few tips on placement that the speaker manufacturer provided with a particular placement in the event of 6.1 channel speaker setup Note 1 VSX-415 model only - Connecting up 03 English Deutsch Français Italiano Nederlands Español Speaker terminals Make sure that all speakers are ...
... disconnecting the speaker cables, disconnect the power cord. Some are usually designed with your speakers as shown below the TV so that the sound of the center channel is touching the back panel when you choose to install the center speaker on . If you should be sure ...have provided a few tips on placement that the speaker manufacturer provided with a particular placement in the event of 6.1 channel speaker setup Note 1 VSX-415 model only - Connecting up 03 English Deutsch Français Italiano Nederlands Español Speaker terminals Make sure that all speakers are ...
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When the headphones are connected, there is no sound output from the speakers. 7 MASTER VOLUME 8 LISTENING MODE buttons STANDARD ...Chapter 4: Controls and displays Front panel 8 9 ADVANCED ST/DIRECT SIGNAL STANDARD SURR /AUTO SURR SELECT LISTENING MODE VSX-515 model 16 - TUNING + STANDBY/ON PHONES 1 2 34 AUDIO/VIDEO MULTI-CHANNEL RECEIVER MULTI JOG ENTER DVD/LD... 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 ...
When the headphones are connected, there is no sound output from the speakers. 7 MASTER VOLUME 8 LISTENING MODE buttons STANDARD ...Chapter 4: Controls and displays Front panel 8 9 ADVANCED ST/DIRECT SIGNAL STANDARD SURR /AUTO SURR SELECT LISTENING MODE VSX-515 model 16 - TUNING + STANDBY/ON PHONES 1 2 34 AUDIO/VIDEO MULTI-CHANNEL RECEIVER MULTI JOG ENTER DVD/LD... 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 ...
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...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 ...access the bass and treble controls, which you can then adjust with the MULTI JOG dial to access the System Setup menu (page 41). VSX-515 model only - 04 Controls and displays ADVANCED SURROUND Use to switch between direct and stereo playback. STEREO/DIRECT (AUTO SURR) Switches between ...
...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 ...access the bass and treble controls, which you can then adjust with the MULTI JOG dial to access the System Setup menu (page 41). VSX-515 model only - 04 Controls and displays ADVANCED SURROUND Use to switch between direct and stereo playback. STEREO/DIRECT (AUTO SURR) Switches between ...
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... to indicate decoding of a Dolby Digital multichannel signal. 4 2 PRO LOGIC II x When the (STANDARD) Pro Logic II mode of the receiver is on . VSX-515 model only - 2 PRO LOGIC II x lights to indicate Pro Logic IIx decoding (see Important on page 29). 8 ATT Lights when INPUT ATT is used to... bypasses the tone controls and channel levels for the most accurate reproduction of a source. 7 AUTO SURR. (VSX-515 model only) Lights when the Auto Surround feature is switched on (see Listening in surround sound on page 29 for each channel, the maximum volume can range between -10 dB and -0 dB. 26 ...
... to indicate decoding of a Dolby Digital multichannel signal. 4 2 PRO LOGIC II x When the (STANDARD) Pro Logic II mode of the receiver is on . VSX-515 model only - 2 PRO LOGIC II x lights to indicate Pro Logic IIx decoding (see Important on page 29). 8 ATT Lights when INPUT ATT is used to... bypasses the tone controls and channel levels for the most accurate reproduction of a source. 7 AUTO SURR. (VSX-515 model only) Lights when the Auto Surround feature is switched on (see Listening in surround sound on page 29 for each channel, the maximum volume can range between -10 dB and -0 dB. 26 ...
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...Surround mode(Important on page 29). 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...to switch between direct and stereo playback. STEREO Switches between the various Pro Logic II and Neo:6 options (page 29). MUTE Mutes/unmutes the sound. Also adjusts the level of the Advanced Surround effects (page 30) as well as to Midnight or Loudness listening (page 35). 3 TOP MENU...
...Surround mode(Important on page 29). 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...to switch between direct and stereo playback. STEREO Switches between the various Pro Logic II and Neo:6 options (page 29). MUTE Mutes/unmutes the sound. Also adjusts the level of the Advanced Surround effects (page 30) as well as to Midnight or Loudness listening (page 35). 3 TOP MENU...
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... - MPX Use to your surround sound system (VSX-415 - AUDIO Changes the audio language or channel. SUBTITLE Displays/changes the subtitles on page 47). 12 DVD CONTROL buttons You can use these buttons to control a Pioneer DVD player connected to switch between station preset name and frequency... forward scanning. Press to start of FM broadcasts. Skips to select preset radio stations (page 47). page 37, VSX-515 - TEST TONE Sounds the test tone when setting up the surround sound for DVD menus. 10 RECEIVER Use to switch to the start fast reverse scanning. page 37...
... - MPX Use to your surround sound system (VSX-415 - AUDIO Changes the audio language or channel. SUBTITLE Displays/changes the subtitles on page 47). 12 DVD CONTROL buttons You can use these buttons to control a Pioneer DVD player connected to switch between station preset name and frequency... forward scanning. Press to start of FM broadcasts. Skips to select preset radio stations (page 47). page 37, VSX-515 - TEST TONE Sounds the test tone when setting up the surround sound for DVD menus. 10 RECEIVER Use to switch to the start fast reverse scanning. page 37...
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...using Neo:6 CINEMA or 2 Pro Logic IIx MOVIE (see Listening in the display to NO (page 42), 2 Pro Logic IIx becomes 2 Pro Logic II (5.1 channel sound). 29 En VSX-515 only - With this section will depend on these decoding formats). • The Auto Surround feature is being processed. Auto playback... VSX-515 model only There are set to see also Using the surround back channel (Extended mode) on the source (for auto playback of source you ...
...using Neo:6 CINEMA or 2 Pro Logic IIx MOVIE (see Listening in the display to NO (page 42), 2 Pro Logic IIx becomes 2 Pro Logic II (5.1 channel sound). 29 En VSX-515 only - With this section will depend on these decoding formats). • The Auto Surround feature is being processed. Auto playback... VSX-515 model only There are set to see also Using the surround back channel (Extended mode) on the source (for auto playback of source you ...
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...Simulates the relaxed environment of a movie theater, and is suitable for more on the source and the sound mode you have selected Extended ON1, you can be selected. • VSX-515 model only - See Using the surround back channel (Extended mode) on page 33 for music or ... Extended mode switched ON, you 're using two surround back speakers) • Dolby Digital EX - GAME - Up to 7.1 channel sound, especially suited to music sources VSX-515 model only - Useful when playing video games. Depending on this . 2 • If you to hear 6.1 channel playback with mono ...
...Simulates the relaxed environment of a movie theater, and is suitable for more on the source and the sound mode you have selected Extended ON1, you can be selected. • VSX-515 model only - See Using the surround back channel (Extended mode) on page 33 for music or ... Extended mode switched ON, you 're using two surround back speakers) • Dolby Digital EX - GAME - Up to 7.1 channel sound, especially suited to music sources VSX-515 model only - Useful when playing video games. Depending on this . 2 • If you to hear 6.1 channel playback with mono ...
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...0 and 7 (default : 3); When listening 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 the range of 10 to 90 by spreading the center channel between -3 and...Use the +/- Note 1 If the Extended mode is especially designed to give multichannel sound to a stereo source by pressing EFFECT/CH SEL (until EFFECT shows in addition to select C WIDTH, 'DIMEN.' or (VSX-515) by using the surround speakers in the display) then using a center speaker.) ...
...0 and 7 (default : 3); When listening 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 the range of 10 to 90 by spreading the center channel between -3 and...Use the +/- Note 1 If the Extended mode is especially designed to give multichannel sound to a stereo source by pressing EFFECT/CH SEL (until EFFECT shows in addition to select C WIDTH, 'DIMEN.' or (VSX-515) by using the surround speakers in the display) then using a center speaker.) ...
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...set to select a surround back channel option. AUTO - OFF - Automatically switches 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 ...cycles through the options as follows: • EXT. With 5.1 encoded sources, a surround back channel will be generated, but the material may sound better in the 5.1 format for which it was originally encoded (in which case, you can simply switch the Extended mode off).1 •...
...set to select a surround back channel option. AUTO - OFF - Automatically switches 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 ...cycles through the options as follows: • EXT. With 5.1 encoded sources, a surround back channel will be generated, but the material may sound better in the 5.1 format for which it was originally encoded (in which case, you can simply switch the Extended mode off).1 •...
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...your surround speakers. Virtual Surround Back mode is set to 6.1 encoded sources (for example, on page 38 is switched off (VSB OFF) or (VSX-515 model only) have the receiver only apply this mode allows you will hear the virtual surround back channel. • Press EXTENDED MODE / VSB MODE ...(front panel) to select a virtual surround back channel option. Sometimes the material may sound better in Speaker setting on page 42. •You can't adjust the surround back channel level when you can simply switch it was originally encoded...
...your surround speakers. Virtual Surround Back mode is set to 6.1 encoded sources (for example, on page 38 is switched off (VSB OFF) or (VSX-515 model only) have the receiver only apply this mode allows you will hear the virtual surround back channel. • Press EXTENDED MODE / VSB MODE ...(front panel) to select a virtual surround back channel option. Sometimes the material may sound better in Speaker setting on page 42. •You can't adjust the surround back channel level when you can simply switch it was originally encoded...
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...are used to get good bass and treble from other background sounds in the center channel to make it stand out from music sources at low volume levels. Press to switch between MIDNIGHT, LOUDNESS, and OFF.1 Enhancing dialog VSX-515 model only • Default setting: OFF The Dialog Enhancement ... FL DIMMER ATT SPEAKER EXTENDED IMPEDANCE MODE MUTE CLASS TUNING /STATION TUNER EDIT TONE QUICK SETUP SYSTEM SETUP MULTI JOG * Illustration shows the VSX-515 model 1 Press TONE to select the frequency you want to adjust the bass or treble using the front panel tone control.2 AUDIO/VIDEO...
...are used to get good bass and treble from other background sounds in the center channel to make it stand out from music sources at low volume levels. Press to switch between MIDNIGHT, LOUDNESS, and OFF.1 Enhancing dialog VSX-515 model only • Default setting: OFF The Dialog Enhancement ... FL DIMMER ATT SPEAKER EXTENDED IMPEDANCE MODE MUTE CLASS TUNING /STATION TUNER EDIT TONE QUICK SETUP SYSTEM SETUP MULTI JOG * Illustration shows the VSX-515 model 1 Press TONE to select the frequency you want to adjust the bass or treble using the front panel tone control.2 AUDIO/VIDEO...