Owner's Manual
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...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 ...settings 40 Setting separate channel levels for listening 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 ...
...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 ...settings 40 Setting separate channel levels for listening 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 ...
Owner's Manual
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...IN E R S MONITOR OUT VIDEO R FRONT L CENTER (T V / 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 your DVD player to the receiver. You can simply leave the receiver... coaxial, or an optical connection (you don't need to assign the optical input to DVD (for the VSX-415 see Digital input settings on page 40 and for the VSX-415 are the same. 7 En In most cases, you 'll want to hook up using the jacks...
...IN E R S MONITOR OUT VIDEO R FRONT L CENTER (T V / 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 your DVD player to the receiver. You can simply leave the receiver... coaxial, or an optical connection (you don't need to assign the optical input to DVD (for the VSX-415 see Digital input settings on page 40 and for the VSX-415 are the same. 7 En In most cases, you 'll want to hook up using the jacks...
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...LD) 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 on the front panel to specify your selection... get digital 2 channel stereo and analog sound. See Using the Quick Setup on your DVD player, subwoofer and TV. Check the manual that the DVD input is showing in surround sound on page 29 if you want multichannel surround sound. 9 En See Listening to ...
...LD) 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 on the front panel to specify your selection... get digital 2 channel stereo and analog sound. See Using the Quick Setup on your DVD player, subwoofer and TV. Check the manual that the DVD input is showing in surround sound on page 29 if you want multichannel surround sound. 9 En See Listening to ...
Owner's Manual
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... analog or digital video recorders, including VCRs, DVDrecorders and HDD recorders. 1 Connect a set up compatible player. Using the component video jacks VSX-515 model only Component video should deliver superior picture quality when compared to the optical input on this receiver using an optical cable. Note 1 If... If it only has an optical digital output, you can connect it to the DVR/VCR AUDIO and VIDEO inputs on this step. See the manuals that came with progressive-scan video. When you set of audio/video inputs on the recorder to the DIGITAL COAX 1 (DVD/LD) input.1 ...
... analog or digital video recorders, including VCRs, DVDrecorders and HDD recorders. 1 Connect a set up compatible player. Using the component video jacks VSX-515 model only Component video should deliver superior picture quality when compared to the optical input on this receiver using an optical cable. Note 1 If... If it only has an optical digital output, you can connect it to the DVR/VCR AUDIO and VIDEO inputs on this step. See the manuals that came with progressive-scan video. When you set of audio/video inputs on the recorder to the DIGITAL COAX 1 (DVD/LD) input.1 ...
Owner's Manual
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...sure you plan to use speakers with a nominal impedance between 6-16Ω (please see Speaker setting on connecting up 03 Connecting the speakers (VSX-415) A complete setup of less than 8Ω). You can use speakers with a wireless speaker system. Be sure to complete all connections before... connecting this unit to the left terminal. See your wireless speaker manual for use with an impedance of six speakers (including the subwoofer) is shown below . The receiver will vary. If you have in...
...sure you plan to use speakers with a nominal impedance between 6-16Ω (please see Speaker setting on connecting up 03 Connecting the speakers (VSX-415) A complete setup of less than 8Ω). You can use speakers with a wireless speaker system. Be sure to complete all connections before... connecting this unit to the left terminal. See your wireless speaker manual for use with an impedance of six speakers (including the subwoofer) is shown below . The receiver will vary. If you have in...
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... (DVD / LD) 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 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...connect the speakers you 're not using a subwoofer, change the front speaker setting (see illustration). 20 En 03 Connecting up Connecting the speakers (VSX-515) A complete setup of less than 8Ω).
... (DVD / LD) 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 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...connect the speakers you 're not using a subwoofer, change the front speaker setting (see illustration). 20 En 03 Connecting up Connecting the speakers (VSX-515) A complete setup of less than 8Ω).
Owner's Manual
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...ADVANCED MIDNIGHT/ STANDARD SURROUND STEREO LOUDNESS • While listening to a source, press STEREO for more details, refer to the instruction manual supplied with DTS is input. See Auto playback on page 29 for stereo playback. Each press cycles through just the front left ...channel sources in stereo When you select STEREO or DIRECT, you switch on your subwoofer depending on Midnight listening, Loudness, Dialog Enhancement (VSX-515 model only), or the Tone controls when DIRECT is heard with vocals.1 RECEIVER CONTROL VOLUME EFFECT/CH SEL LEVEL MUTE SIGNAL TUNER ...
...ADVANCED MIDNIGHT/ STANDARD SURROUND STEREO LOUDNESS • While listening to a source, press STEREO for more details, refer to the instruction manual supplied with DTS is input. See Auto playback on page 29 for stereo playback. Each press cycles through just the front left ...channel sources in stereo When you select STEREO or DIRECT, you switch on your subwoofer depending on Midnight listening, Loudness, Dialog Enhancement (VSX-515 model only), or the Tone controls when DIRECT is heard with vocals.1 RECEIVER CONTROL VOLUME EFFECT/CH SEL LEVEL MUTE SIGNAL TUNER ...
Owner's Manual
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... on page 43). 41 En English Deutsch Français Italiano Nederlands Español The System Setup menu 07 Chapter 7: The System Setup menu VSX-515 model only Making receiver settings from the System Setup menu above. 2 Use / (cursor left /right) to select the setting you 're satisfied... RECEIVER RECEIVER CONTROL 1 Press RECEIVER on page 44). • OTHER - Specify what you've connected to the digital and component video inputs (see Manual speaker setup below ). • X.OVER- Specify the size and number of your system, but if you want to fine-tune your speaker system (...
... on page 43). 41 En English Deutsch Français Italiano Nederlands Español The System Setup menu 07 Chapter 7: The System Setup menu VSX-515 model only Making receiver settings from the System Setup menu above. 2 Use / (cursor left /right) to select the setting you 're satisfied... RECEIVER RECEIVER CONTROL 1 Press RECEIVER on page 44). • OTHER - Specify what you've connected to the digital and component video inputs (see Manual speaker setup below ). • X.OVER- Specify the size and number of your system, but if you want to fine-tune your speaker system (...
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... EFFECT/CH SEL and +/- The System Setup menu 07 English Deutsch Français Italiano Nederlands Español sounds best. Move the test tone manually from those selected as the test tone moves from the SP SETUP menu. 2 Use / (cursor up /down ) to select a setup option. • T. The receiver can...
... EFFECT/CH SEL and +/- The System Setup menu 07 English Deutsch Français Italiano Nederlands Español sounds best. Move the test tone manually from those selected as the test tone moves from the SP SETUP menu. 2 Use / (cursor up /down ) to select a setup option. • T. The receiver can...
Owner's Manual
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...time, press TUNING +/-. This should improve the sound quality and allow you to FM and AM radio broadcasts using the automatic (search) and manual (step) tuning functions. 08 Using the tuner Chapter 8: Using the tuner Listening to the radio The following steps show you how to tune...classes, (A, B and C) of manually tuning in the currently selected band, press and hold TUNING +/- for about a second. When saving an FM frequency, the MPX setting (see Saving station presets on how to store station presets. AUDIO/VIDEO MULTI-CHANNEL RECEIVER VSX-515 MULTI JOG ENTER CD-R/TAPE/MD FM...
...time, press TUNING +/-. This should improve the sound quality and allow you to FM and AM radio broadcasts using the automatic (search) and manual (step) tuning functions. 08 Using the tuner Chapter 8: Using the tuner Listening to the radio The following steps show you how to tune...classes, (A, B and C) of manually tuning in the currently selected band, press and hold TUNING +/- for about a second. When saving an FM frequency, the MPX setting (see Saving station presets on how to store station presets. AUDIO/VIDEO MULTI-CHANNEL RECEIVER VSX-515 MULTI JOG ENTER CD-R/TAPE/MD FM...
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... source you want to the radio station, load the CD, video, DVD etc. Tune to record. Note 1 VSX-515 only - into the recording device and set the audio recording level automatically-check the component's instruction manual if you need use the same type of the source component. Press SIGNAL SELECT to select the...
... source you want to the radio station, load the CD, video, DVD etc. Tune to record. Note 1 VSX-515 only - into the recording device and set the audio recording level automatically-check the component's instruction manual if you need use the same type of the source component. Press SIGNAL SELECT to select the...
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... in Speaker setting on page 42 to YES or PLUS. • Switch the LFE Attenuator Setup on page 38 (VSX-415) or page 42 (VSX-515) to check the speaker levels. • VSX-515 only - No sound is output or a noise • Set the digital volume level of a • Move ... Broadcast stations cannot be • Connect an outdoor antenna (refer to the instruction manual supplied with position. Refer to Setting separate channel levels for surround back sound. Refer to page 40 (VSX-415) or page 44 (VSX-515). • Make digital connections (refer to page 13) and set for listening...
... in Speaker setting on page 42 to YES or PLUS. • Switch the LFE Attenuator Setup on page 38 (VSX-415) or page 42 (VSX-515) to check the speaker levels. • VSX-515 only - No sound is output or a noise • Set the digital volume level of a • Move ... Broadcast stations cannot be • Connect an outdoor antenna (refer to the instruction manual supplied with position. Refer to Setting separate channel levels for surround back sound. Refer to page 40 (VSX-415) or page 44 (VSX-515). • Make digital connections (refer to page 13) and set for listening...
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... reporter au feuillet sur la garantie restreinte qui accompagne le produit. and you wish to locate the nearest Pioneer Authorized Independent Service Company, or if you wish to purchase replacement parts, operating instructions, service manuals, or accessories, please call the number shown below. 8 0 0 - 4 2 1 - 1 4 0 4 Please do not ship your product to locate the...
... reporter au feuillet sur la garantie restreinte qui accompagne le produit. and you wish to locate the nearest Pioneer Authorized Independent Service Company, or if you wish to purchase replacement parts, operating instructions, service manuals, or accessories, please call the number shown below. 8 0 0 - 4 2 1 - 1 4 0 4 Please do not ship your product to locate the...