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AUDIO/VIDEO MULTI-CHANNEL RECEIVER RECEPTEUR AUDIOVISUEL A VOIES MULTIPLES VSX-415 VSX-515 Register your product at: www.pioneerelectronics.com • Protect your new investment The details of your purchase will be on file for reference in the ... service bulletins on your new product • Improve product development Your input helps us continue to design products that meet your needs. • Receive a free Pioneer newsletter Registered customers can opt in to receive a monthly newsletter. Operating Instructions Mode d'emploi
AUDIO/VIDEO MULTI-CHANNEL RECEIVER RECEPTEUR AUDIOVISUEL A VOIES MULTIPLES VSX-415 VSX-515 Register your product at: www.pioneerelectronics.com • Protect your new investment The details of your purchase will be on file for reference in the ... service bulletins on your new product • Improve product development Your input helps us continue to design products that meet your needs. • Receive a free Pioneer newsletter Registered customers can opt in to receive a monthly newsletter. Operating Instructions Mode d'emploi
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...video 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 ...
...video 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 ...
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... 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-415 are the same. 7 En 5 minute guide 02 English Deutsch Français Italiano Nederlands Español Listening to DVD (for the... VSX-415 see Digital input settings on page 40 and for the VSX-515 see The Input Assign menu on your DVD player to connect both). If you hook up your receiver ...
... 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-415 are the same. 7 En 5 minute guide 02 English Deutsch Français Italiano Nederlands Español Listening to DVD (for the... VSX-415 see Digital input settings on page 40 and for the VSX-515 see The Input Assign menu on your DVD player to connect both). If you hook up your receiver ...
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... 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 plan to large. • VSX-515 only - You can use speakers with a nominal impedance between 6-16Ω (please see Speaker setting on page 51 if... you 're not using at least three speakers is recommended, and a complete setup is shown here (six speakers for the VSX-415, and eight ...
... 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 plan to large. • VSX-515 only - You can use speakers with a nominal impedance between 6-16Ω (please see Speaker setting on page 51 if... you 're not using at least three speakers is recommended, and a complete setup is shown here (six speakers for the VSX-415, and eight ...
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...to STANDARD (it should already be set-see Listening in surround sound on page 41 (VSX-515) for more setup options. Note 1 Depending on your receiver setup on page 37 (VSX-415) or The System Setup menu on page 29 if you want multichannel surround sound. ... ¥ 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's display, indicating that DVD/LD is selected. Also make sure that...
...to STANDARD (it should already be set-see Listening in surround sound on page 41 (VSX-515) for more setup options. Note 1 Depending on your receiver setup on page 37 (VSX-415) or The System Setup menu on page 29 if you want multichannel surround sound. ... ¥ 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's display, indicating that DVD/LD is selected. Also make sure that...
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...- If you to select your speaker setup. 3 Use the MULTI JOG dial to Choosing your speaker setup. AUDIO/VIDEO MULTI-CHANNEL RECEIVER VSX-515 MULTI JOG ENTER CD CD-R/TAPE/MD FM AM MASTER VOLUME DOWN UP ADVANCED ST/DIRECT SIGNAL STANDARD SURR /AUTO SURR SELECT LISTENING MODE ... and listening position. The receiver automatically makes the necessary settings after you can use the Quick Setup to turn the power on page 41 (VSX-515). 02 5 minute guide 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...
...- If you to select your speaker setup. 3 Use the MULTI JOG dial to Choosing your speaker setup. AUDIO/VIDEO MULTI-CHANNEL RECEIVER VSX-515 MULTI JOG ENTER CD CD-R/TAPE/MD FM AM MASTER VOLUME DOWN UP ADVANCED ST/DIRECT SIGNAL STANDARD SURR /AUTO SURR SELECT LISTENING MODE ... and listening position. The receiver automatically makes the necessary settings after you can use the Quick Setup to turn the power on page 41 (VSX-515). 02 5 minute guide 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...
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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 the front speakers than the front speakers 8 Press ENTER to choose your speakers from the...
... 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 the front speakers than the front speakers 8 Press ENTER to choose your speakers from the...
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... (as shown in this unit may be used to connect digital components to distinguish them from the speakers. Standard RCA video cable Component video cables (VSX-515 only) Use component video cables to connect analog audio components.
... (as shown in this unit may be used to connect digital components to distinguish them from the speakers. Standard RCA video cable Component video cables (VSX-515 only) Use component video cables to connect analog audio components.
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... connection.1 2 Connect the composite video output and the stereo analog audio outputs2 on your DVD player to your TV. Use an optical cable for the VSX-515 see The Input Assign menu on page 44). 2 This connection will allow you to a video input on your TV. 13 En When you set up... settings on page 40 and for the connection. 4 Connect the MONITOR OUT video jack on this receiver to make analog recordings from your DVD player. 3 VSX-515 model only - Use a standard RCA video cable to connect to the TV/SAT inputs on this receiver. If your player also has a component video output...
... connection.1 2 Connect the composite video output and the stereo analog audio outputs2 on your DVD player to your TV. Use an optical cable for the VSX-515 see The Input Assign menu on page 44). 2 This connection will allow you to a video input on your TV. 13 En When you set up... settings on page 40 and for the connection. 4 Connect the MONITOR OUT video jack on this receiver to make analog recordings from your DVD player. 3 VSX-515 model only - Use a standard RCA video cable to connect to the TV/SAT inputs on this receiver. If your player also has a component video output...
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... / 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 connections for the VSX-515 see The Input Assign menu on page 44). 14 En However, you'll need to tell the receiver which input you 've already... selected (see page 36). 2 If you connected the set-top box to the TV/SAT inputs, simply choose another input. STB * The illustration shows the VSX-515, but you'll need to tell the receiver which input you can connect them to the TV/SAT AUDIO and VIDEO inputs on this receiver...
... / 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 connections for the VSX-515 see The Input Assign menu on page 44). 14 En However, you'll need to tell the receiver which input you 've already... selected (see page 36). 2 If you connected the set-top box to the TV/SAT inputs, simply choose another input. STB * The illustration shows the VSX-515, but you'll need to tell the receiver which input you can connect them to the TV/SAT AUDIO and VIDEO inputs on this receiver...
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... a WMA9 Pro- The example shows a coaxial connection to the CD digital input jack using a stereo RCA phono cable. About the WMA9 Pro decoder VSX-515 model only This unit has an on-board Windows Media® Audio 9 Professional (WMA9 Pro) decoder, so it is possible to playback WMA9 Pro... 1 2 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 a digital input on the receiver as shown. 3 If you want to record to...
... a WMA9 Pro- The example shows a coaxial connection to the CD digital input jack using a stereo RCA phono cable. About the WMA9 Pro decoder VSX-515 model only This unit has an on-board Windows Media® Audio 9 Professional (WMA9 Pro) decoder, so it is possible to playback WMA9 Pro... 1 2 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 a digital input on the receiver as shown. 3 If you want to record to...
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... MD D V D 5.1CH INPUT IN PLAY VIDEO OUT MONITOR OUT SUB WOOFER PREOUT Connecting other countries. 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 output... 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 outputs on the ...
... MD D V D 5.1CH INPUT IN PLAY VIDEO OUT MONITOR OUT SUB WOOFER PREOUT Connecting other countries. 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 output... 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 outputs on the ...
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...and the negative wire to the left channel (-) terminal (see illustration). 20 En 03 Connecting up Connecting the speakers (VSX-515) A complete setup of less than 8Ω). Be sure to complete all connections before connecting this unit to large. ... 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 ...
...and the negative wire to the left channel (-) terminal (see illustration). 20 En 03 Connecting up Connecting the speakers (VSX-515) A complete setup of less than 8Ω). Be sure to complete all connections before connecting this unit to large. ... 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 ...
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...ais Italiano Nederlands Español Chapter 4: Controls and displays Front panel 8 9 ADVANCED ST/DIRECT SIGNAL STANDARD SURR /AUTO SURR SELECT LISTENING MODE VSX-515 model 16 - When the headphones are connected, there is no sound output from the speakers. 7 MASTER VOLUME 8 LISTENING MODE buttons STANDARD Press ... 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 ...
...ais Italiano Nederlands Español Chapter 4: Controls and displays Front panel 8 9 ADVANCED ST/DIRECT SIGNAL STANDARD SURR /AUTO SURR SELECT LISTENING MODE VSX-515 model 16 - When the headphones are connected, there is no sound output from the speakers. 7 MASTER VOLUME 8 LISTENING MODE buttons STANDARD Press ... 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 ...
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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... to access the bass and treble controls, which you can then adjust with the MULTI JOG dial to switch between direct and stereo playback. VSX-515 model only - STEREO/DIRECT (AUTO SURR) Switches between the various surround modes (page 30). 04 Controls and displays ADVANCED SURROUND Use to...
...) 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... to access the bass and treble controls, which you can then adjust with the MULTI JOG dial to switch between direct and stereo playback. VSX-515 model only - STEREO/DIRECT (AUTO SURR) Switches between the various surround modes (page 30). 04 Controls and displays ADVANCED SURROUND Use to...
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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 ...
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 ...
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... source direct playback is on or not. Direct playback 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 use. SP means the headphones are switched 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 ...
... source direct playback is on or not. Direct playback 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 use. SP means the headphones are switched 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 ...
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...Press to memorize and name a station for recall (page 46). 4 DVD Press to use the DVD controls on page 29). VSX-515 model only - SYSTEM SETUP (VSX-515 model only) Press to set the listening volume. Use to access the System Setup menu (page 41). MUTE Mutes/unmutes the sound... on the remote. 5 RECEIVER CONTROL buttons VOLUME +/- You can then use LEVEL +/- LEVEL +/- MIDNIGHT/LOUDNESS Switches to make these adjustments. VSX-515 model only: EFFECT/CH SEL Press repeatedly to change Dolby Pro Logic IIx and Neo:6 Music parameter settings. 27 En buttons to Midnight or...
...Press to memorize and name a station for recall (page 46). 4 DVD Press to use the DVD controls on page 29). VSX-515 model only - SYSTEM SETUP (VSX-515 model only) Press to set the listening volume. Use to access the System Setup menu (page 41). MUTE Mutes/unmutes the sound... on the remote. 5 RECEIVER CONTROL buttons VOLUME +/- You can then use LEVEL +/- LEVEL +/- MIDNIGHT/LOUDNESS Switches to make these adjustments. VSX-515 model only: EFFECT/CH SEL Press repeatedly to change Dolby Pro Logic IIx and Neo:6 Music parameter settings. 27 En buttons to Midnight or...
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...level of an analog input signal to prevent distortion. 7 INPUT SELECTOR buttons Press to set the sleep timer (page 36). page 37, VSX-515 - EFFECT +/- If the signal is weak then switching to select an input signal (page 32). DISPLAY Switch the display between the ...chapter, then previous tracks/chapters. buttons can use these buttons to control a Pioneer DVD player connected to start fast forward scanning. Press to your surround sound system (VSX-415 - LEVEL +/- page 37, VSX-515 - SUBTITLE Displays/changes the subtitles on /off. AUDIO Changes the audio language ...
...level of an analog input signal to prevent distortion. 7 INPUT SELECTOR buttons Press to set the sleep timer (page 36). page 37, VSX-515 - EFFECT +/- If the signal is weak then switching to select an input signal (page 32). DISPLAY Switch the display between the ...chapter, then previous tracks/chapters. buttons can use these buttons to control a Pioneer DVD player connected to start fast forward scanning. Press to your surround sound system (VSX-415 - LEVEL +/- page 37, VSX-515 - SUBTITLE Displays/changes the subtitles on /off. AUDIO Changes the audio language ...
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... While listening to movie sources • 2 Pro Logic II MUSIC - If the Extended mode (page 33) is the Auto Surround feature. Auto playback VSX-515 model only There are many ways to listen back to sources using Neo:6 CINEMA or 2 Pro Logic IIx MOVIE (see Listening in the display.2 With... listening to a source, press STEREO for example, PCM 88.2 / 96kHz, DTS 96kHz (24 bit) or WMA 9 Pro sources). shows briefly in surround sound. VSX-515 only - If the source is Dolby Digital, DTS, or Dolby Surround encoded, the proper decoding format will depend on these decoding formats). • The Auto...
... While listening to movie sources • 2 Pro Logic II MUSIC - If the Extended mode (page 33) is the Auto Surround feature. Auto playback VSX-515 model only There are many ways to listen back to sources using Neo:6 CINEMA or 2 Pro Logic IIx MOVIE (see Listening in the display.2 With... listening to a source, press STEREO for example, PCM 88.2 / 96kHz, DTS 96kHz (24 bit) or WMA 9 Pro sources). shows briefly in surround sound. VSX-515 only - If the source is Dolby Digital, DTS, or Dolby Surround encoded, the proper decoding format will depend on these decoding formats). • The Auto...