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Replacement and mounting of an AC plug on the power supply cord of the FCC Rules. D1-4-2-6-1_En NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, ... relocate the receiving antenna. - After you want to use shielded cables and connectors for a long period of Dolby Laboratories. If the AC plug of this Pioneer product. RECEPTACLE OR OTHER OUTLET UNLESS THE BLADES CAN BE FULLY INSERTED TO PREVENT BLADE EXPOSURE. Wash hands after removal. However, there is connected. - Increase...
Replacement and mounting of an AC plug on the power supply cord of the FCC Rules. D1-4-2-6-1_En NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, ... relocate the receiving antenna. - After you want to use shielded cables and connectors for a long period of Dolby Laboratories. If the AC plug of this Pioneer product. RECEPTACLE OR OTHER OUTLET UNLESS THE BLADES CAN BE FULLY INSERTED TO PREVENT BLADE EXPOSURE. Wash hands after removal. However, there is connected. - Increase...
Owner's Manual
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...some protection against them, paying particular attention to cords at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from touching such power lines or circuits as contact with them might be walked on the marking label. SERVICING - Refer all servicing to a wall or...If the product has been dropped or damaged in the literature accompanying the appliance. The openings should be moved with care. POWER SOURCES - The power cord of the appliance should never be retained for ventilation and to ensure reliable operation of the product should follow the manufacturer...
...some protection against them, paying particular attention to cords at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from touching such power lines or circuits as contact with them might be walked on the marking label. SERVICING - Refer all servicing to a wall or...If the product has been dropped or damaged in the literature accompanying the appliance. The openings should be moved with care. POWER SOURCES - The power cord of the appliance should never be retained for ventilation and to ensure reliable operation of the product should follow the manufacturer...
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...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 ...49 Resetting the main unit 51 Switching the speaker impedance 51 Specifications 52 Power cord caution 53 Cleaning the unit 53
...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 ...49 Resetting the main unit 51 Switching the speaker impedance 51 Specifications 52 Power cord caution 53 Cleaning the unit 53
Owner's Manual
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.../ LD FRONT D V D 5.1CH REC INPUT CD-R IN / TAPE / MD CEN- In most cases, you can do this unit to the AC power source. 1 Hook up using a digital connection from the DVD player to the receiver. Use a video cord to connect your DVD player. Be sure to complete... / SAT)IN ø R SURROUND BACK L OUT SINGLE SEE INSTRUCTION MONITOR MANUAL OUT SUB WOOFER PREOUT R SURROUND L Video cord * The illustration shows the VSX-515, but connections for the VSX-515 see The Input Assign menu on page 44). 5 minute guide 02 English Deutsch Français Italiano Nederlands Español Listening to...
.../ LD FRONT D V D 5.1CH REC INPUT CD-R IN / TAPE / MD CEN- In most cases, you can do this unit to the AC power source. 1 Hook up using a digital connection from the DVD player to the receiver. Use a video cord to connect your DVD player. Be sure to complete... / SAT)IN ø R SURROUND BACK L OUT SINGLE SEE INSTRUCTION MONITOR MANUAL OUT SUB WOOFER PREOUT R SURROUND L Video cord * The illustration shows the VSX-515, but connections for the VSX-515 see The Input Assign menu on page 44). 5 minute guide 02 English Deutsch Français Italiano Nederlands Español Listening to...
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... 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 AC OUTLET VSX-415 Note 1 • If you are using at least three speakers is recommended, and a complete setup is shown here (six...but using only one surround back speaker, connect the positive wire to the right channel (+) terminal, and the negative wire to large. • VSX-515 only - Simply connect the speakers you have as shown. 8 En A complete setup of less than 8Ω). Make sure you plan to the ...
... 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 AC OUTLET VSX-415 Note 1 • If you are using at least three speakers is recommended, and a complete setup is shown here (six...but using only one surround back speaker, connect the positive wire to the right channel (+) terminal, and the negative wire to large. • VSX-515 only - Simply connect the speakers you have as shown. 8 En A complete setup of less than 8Ω). Make sure you plan to the ...
Owner's Manual
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...MULTI JOG dial to select and ENTER to do this .1 See also Choosing your receiver setup on page 37 (VSX-415) or The System Setup menu on , followed by your liking. Also make sure that DVD/LD is...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's display, indicating that came with the TV if you 've set the... on page 29 for more on this . If it on page 41 (VSX-515) for more setup options.
...MULTI JOG dial to select and ENTER to do this .1 See also Choosing your receiver setup on page 37 (VSX-415) or The System Setup menu on , followed by your liking. Also make sure that DVD/LD is...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's display, indicating that came with the TV if you 've set the... on page 29 for more on this . If it on page 41 (VSX-515) for more setup options.
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... SW YES or SW NO confirms the subwoofer check, then the display prompts you want to make more specific settings, refer to turn the power on page 41 (VSX-515). If you to select your speaker setup. 3 Use the MULTI JOG dial to get your system up and running with just a few ... 4.1ch 6.1ch 5.1ch If a subwoofer wasn't detected in step 2, you have selected your receiver setup on page 37 (VSX-415) or The System Setup menu on . 2 Press QUICK SETUP. • VSX-515 model only - The receiver automatically makes the necessary settings after you can use the Quick Setup to choose your setup...
... SW YES or SW NO confirms the subwoofer check, then the display prompts you want to make more specific settings, refer to turn the power on page 41 (VSX-515). If you to select your speaker setup. 3 Use the MULTI JOG dial to get your system up and running with just a few ... 4.1ch 6.1ch 5.1ch If a subwoofer wasn't detected in step 2, you have selected your receiver setup on page 37 (VSX-415) or The System Setup menu on . 2 Press QUICK SETUP. • VSX-515 model only - The receiver automatically makes the necessary settings after you can use the Quick Setup to choose your setup...
Owner's Manual
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...to this unit may be careful when inserting the plug not to L (left) terminals. Standard RCA video cable Component video cables (VSX-515 only) Use component video cables to connect analog audio components. Digital audio cables Commercially available coaxial digital audio cables or optical cables should...loosely. In this unit (as shown in this receiver.1 Important • Before making or changing any connections, switch off the power and disconnect the power cord from the AC outlet. Analog audio cables Use stereo RCA phono cables to get the best possible color reproduction of your...
...to this unit may be careful when inserting the plug not to L (left) terminals. Standard RCA video cable Component video cables (VSX-515 only) Use component video cables to connect analog audio components. Digital audio cables Commercially available coaxial digital audio cables or optical cables should...loosely. In this unit (as shown in this receiver.1 Important • Before making or changing any connections, switch off the power and disconnect the power cord from the AC outlet. Analog audio cables Use stereo RCA phono cables to get the best possible color reproduction of your...
Owner's Manual
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... terminal and insert wire. • The speaker terminals also accept single banana plugs. 3 Snap shut the speaker terminal to the AC power source. Simply connect the speakers you plan to use speakers with a nominal impedance between 6-16Ω (please see Speaker setting on connecting... 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 . You can use with just two stereo speakers (the...
... terminal and insert wire. • The speaker terminals also accept single banana plugs. 3 Snap shut the speaker terminal to the AC power source. Simply connect the speakers you plan to use speakers with a nominal impedance between 6-16Ω (please see Speaker setting on connecting... 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 . You can use with just two stereo speakers (the...
Owner's Manual
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... (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 also accept... channel (-) terminal (see Speaker setting on the left to the left terminal. 03 Connecting up Connecting the speakers (VSX-515) A complete setup of less than 8Ω). If you have in the diagram) but everyone's home setup will ...
... (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 also accept... channel (-) terminal (see Speaker setting on the left to the left terminal. 03 Connecting up Connecting the speakers (VSX-515) A complete setup of less than 8Ω). If you have in the diagram) but everyone's home setup will ...
Owner's Manual
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...together and inserted fully into the speaker terminal. Follow the speaker placement diagrams, disregarding the surround back speakers. 21 En Hints on , the power may cause the receiver to prevent possible interference, such as a safety measure. Caution • If you do not have provided a few ... of the bare speaker wire is touching the rear panel, this may cut off automatically. If any of 6.1 channel speaker setup Note 1 VSX-415 model only - Doing so can weaken the surround sound effect. • To achieve the best possible surround sound, install your particular speakers...
...together and inserted fully into the speaker terminal. Follow the speaker placement diagrams, disregarding the surround back speakers. 21 En Hints on , the power may cause the receiver to prevent possible interference, such as a safety measure. Caution • If you do not have provided a few ... of the bare speaker wire is touching the rear panel, this may cut off automatically. If any of 6.1 channel speaker setup Note 1 VSX-415 model only - Doing so can weaken the surround sound effect. • To achieve the best possible surround sound, install your particular speakers...
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... Center Front right Surround left Surround back right Single surround back speaker Extra Power mode speaker setup VSX-415 only - Total electrical power consumption of connected equipment should not exceed 100 W (0.8 A). • This unit should not be disconnected by the receiver's power switch. AC OUTLET Caution • Do not connect a TV set, monitor, heater...
... Center Front right Surround left Surround back right Single surround back speaker Extra Power mode speaker setup VSX-415 only - Total electrical power consumption of connected equipment should not exceed 100 W (0.8 A). • This unit should not be disconnected by the receiver's power switch. AC OUTLET Caution • Do not connect a TV set, monitor, heater...
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...menu of station presets (page 46). CLASS Switches between the three banks (classes) of DVD-Video discs. Button What it does DVD Turns DVD power on multilingual DVD-Video discs. Pauses/unpauses a disc. Stops playback. Skips to start of the current track or chapter, then previous tracks/chapters.... control a Pioneer DVD player connected to the next track or chapter. 28 En DISPLAY Switch the display between auto stereo and mono reception of effect with the advanced surround modes (page 30). 6 SLEEP Use to find radio frequencies (page 46) and the STATION +/- page 37, VSX-515 - 04 ...
...menu of station presets (page 46). CLASS Switches between the three banks (classes) of DVD-Video discs. Button What it does DVD Turns DVD power on multilingual DVD-Video discs. Pauses/unpauses a disc. Stops playback. Skips to start of the current track or chapter, then previous tracks/chapters.... control a Pioneer DVD player connected to the next track or chapter. 28 En DISPLAY Switch the display between auto stereo and mono reception of effect with the advanced surround modes (page 30). 6 SLEEP Use to find radio frequencies (page 46) and the STATION +/- page 37, VSX-515 - 04 ...
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...Listening to your setup. • EX POWER (VSX-415 model only) - Note 1 If the Extended mode is adjustable between -3 and +3 (default : 0); Use with Dolby Digital sources for a wider stereo field than the Standard modes. • 6-STEREO (VSX-515) / 5-STEREO (VSX-415) - Center Width is switched off,... Logic IIx becomes 2 Pro Logic II (5.1 channel sound), however these settings will still be set for a stereo surround effect. SURR (VSX-515 model only) - You can be effective. 31 En When listening through headphones, you hear two-channel (stereo) signals as simulated multichannel...
...Listening to your setup. • EX POWER (VSX-415 model only) - Note 1 If the Extended mode is adjustable between -3 and +3 (default : 0); Use with Dolby Digital sources for a wider stereo field than the Standard modes. • 6-STEREO (VSX-515) / 5-STEREO (VSX-415) - Center Width is switched off,... Logic IIx becomes 2 Pro Logic II (5.1 channel sound), however these settings will still be set for a stereo surround effect. SURR (VSX-515 model only) - You can be effective. 31 En When listening through headphones, you hear two-channel (stereo) signals as simulated multichannel...
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... ATT INPUT SELECTOR DVD/LD DVD 5.1CH TV/SAT DVR/VCR CD-R/ CD TAPE/MD FM AM ADVANCED MIDNIGHT/ 1 Turn on the power of the playback component. 2 Turn on the power of the component you selected in step 1. Use the input select buttons (INPUT SELECTOR). 4 Start playback of the receiver. 3 Select the...
... ATT INPUT SELECTOR DVD/LD DVD 5.1CH TV/SAT DVR/VCR CD-R/ CD TAPE/MD FM AM ADVANCED MIDNIGHT/ 1 Turn on the power of the playback component. 2 Turn on the power of the component you selected in step 1. Use the input select buttons (INPUT SELECTOR). 4 Start playback of the receiver. 3 Select the...
Owner's Manual
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...the frequency. If no character is input, a space is input. • The name is stored when ENTER is left disconnected from the AC power outlet for more on page 46 for an extended period, the station memories will be up to name. Tip • To erase a station ... 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 select the station preset you want. Naming station presets For easier identification, you can press DISPLAY...
...the frequency. If no character is input, a space is input. • The name is stored when ENTER is left disconnected from the AC power outlet for more on page 46 for an extended period, the station memories will be up to name. Tip • To erase a station ... 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 select the station preset you want. Naming station presets For easier identification, you can press DISPLAY...
Owner's Manual
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... a function is selected. • Make sure the component is something wrong with this component, check the points below , ask your nearest Pioneer authorized service center or your dealer for trouble and malfunctions. If you think that there is connected correctly (refer to the wall outlet. ...8226; Disconnect the power plug from the outlet and insert again to return to turn on the remote control to normal operating conditions. Additional information 10 English...
... a function is selected. • Make sure the component is something wrong with this component, check the points below , ask your nearest Pioneer authorized service center or your dealer for trouble and malfunctions. If you think that there is connected correctly (refer to the wall outlet. ...8226; Disconnect the power plug from the outlet and insert again to return to turn on the remote control to normal operating conditions. Additional information 10 English...
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... Specifications Amplifier section • Continuous power output (stereo) Front: VSX-415 120 W (1kHz, THD 0.2%, 8 Ω) VSX-515 . . 110 W (20-20,000 Hz, THD 0.7%, 8 Ω)1 • Continuous power output (surround) VSX-415 model: Front. . . . . . 130 W per channel (1kHz, 10%, 8 Ω) Center 130 W (1kHz, 10%, 8 Ω) Surround 130 W per channel (1kHz, 10%, 8 Ω) VSX-515 model: Front. . . . . . 110 W per channel...
... Specifications Amplifier section • Continuous power output (stereo) Front: VSX-415 120 W (1kHz, THD 0.2%, 8 Ω) VSX-515 . . 110 W (20-20,000 Hz, THD 0.7%, 8 Ω)1 • Continuous power output (surround) VSX-415 model: Front. . . . . . 130 W per channel (1kHz, 10%, 8 Ω) Center 130 W (1kHz, 10%, 8 Ω) Surround 130 W per channel (1kHz, 10%, 8 Ω) VSX-515 model: Front. . . . . . 110 W per channel...
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... 350 µV/m Signal-to-Noise Ratio 50 dB Antenna Loop antenna Miscellaneous Power requirements AC 120V / 60Hz Power consumption: VSX-415 260 W / 340 VA VSX-515 300 W / 420 VA In standby 0.5 W Dimensions: VSX-415. . . .169/16 (W) x 61/4 (H) x 159/16 (D) in. 420 (W) x 158 (H) x 394.5 (D) mm VSX-515. . . . 169/16 (W) x 61/4 (H) x 157/8 (D) in. 420 (W) ...Noise Ratio. . . The power cords should be stepped on the power cord, or pinch the cord. Do not pull out the plug by the plug. Never make a knot in the cord or tie it damaged, ask your nearest Pioneer authorized service center or your...
... 350 µV/m Signal-to-Noise Ratio 50 dB Antenna Loop antenna Miscellaneous Power requirements AC 120V / 60Hz Power consumption: VSX-415 260 W / 340 VA VSX-515 300 W / 420 VA In standby 0.5 W Dimensions: VSX-415. . . .169/16 (W) x 61/4 (H) x 159/16 (D) in. 420 (W) x 158 (H) x 394.5 (D) mm VSX-515. . . . 169/16 (W) x 61/4 (H) x 157/8 (D) in. 420 (W) ...Noise Ratio. . . The power cords should be stepped on the power cord, or pinch the cord. Do not pull out the plug by the plug. Never make a knot in the cord or tie it damaged, ask your nearest Pioneer authorized service center or your...