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...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... Selecting the multichannel analog inputs . . . 36 Using the sleep timer 36 06 Setting up the receiver Choosing your receiver setup 37 Surround and sound setup options 38 Speaker setting 38 Subwoofer setting 38 Crossover frequency setting 38 LFE attenuator setting 38 Front speaker distance setting 39 Center ...
...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... Selecting the multichannel analog inputs . . . 36 Using the sleep timer 36 06 Setting up the receiver Choosing your receiver setup 37 Surround and sound setup options 38 Speaker setting 38 Subwoofer setting 38 Crossover frequency setting 38 LFE attenuator setting 38 Front speaker distance setting 39 Center ...
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... as surround sound) when listening to soundtracks. This receiver will automatically decode Dolby Digital, DTS, or Dolby Surround DVD-Video discs, according to your speaker setup. 02 5 minute guide Chapter 2: 5 minute guide Introduction to home theater You are explained in Listening to your system on page 29. 6 En
... as surround sound) when listening to soundtracks. This receiver will automatically decode Dolby Digital, DTS, or Dolby Surround DVD-Video discs, according to your speaker setup. 02 5 minute guide Chapter 2: 5 minute guide Introduction to home theater You are explained in Listening to your system on page 29. 6 En
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... SUB WOOFER PREOUT R SURROUND L Video cord * The illustration shows the VSX-515, but connections for surround sound in no time at all connections before connecting this with the following quick setup guide, you should have your system hooked up for the VSX-415 are the same. 7 En In most cases, you can do...This receiver was designed with the easiest possible setup in mind, so with either a 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-515 see The Input Assign menu on your TV...
... SUB WOOFER PREOUT R SURROUND L Video cord * The illustration shows the VSX-515, but connections for surround sound in no time at all connections before connecting this with the following quick setup guide, you should have your system hooked up for the VSX-415 are the same. 7 En In most cases, you can do...This receiver was designed with the easiest possible setup in mind, so with either a 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-515 see The Input Assign menu on your TV...
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... front speakers in the diagram) but using at least three speakers is recommended, and a complete setup is shown here (six speakers for the VSX-415, and eight for the VSX515), but home setups may vary. Also make sure the positive and negative (+/-) terminals on the receiver match those on...'re not using only one surround back speaker, connect the positive wire to the right channel (+) terminal, and the negative wire to large. • VSX-515 only - 02 5 minute guide 3 Connect your speakers. If you are using a subwoofer, change the front speaker setting (see Switching the speaker impedance ...
... front speakers in the diagram) but using at least three speakers is recommended, and a complete setup is shown here (six speakers for the VSX-415, and eight for the VSX515), but home setups may vary. Also make sure the positive and negative (+/-) terminals on the receiver match those on...'re not using only one surround back speaker, connect the positive wire to the right channel (+) terminal, and the negative wire to large. • VSX-515 only - 02 5 minute guide 3 Connect your speakers. If you are using a subwoofer, change the front speaker setting (see Switching the speaker impedance ...
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...showing in surround sound on , followed by your liking. See Using the Quick Setup on page 41 (VSX-515) for more on this ) if you 're unsure about the settings. 6 Play ...a DVD, and adjust the volume to confirm your speaker setup, room size and ... 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 page 29 if you need to...
...showing in surround sound on , followed by your liking. See Using the Quick Setup on page 41 (VSX-515) for more on this ) if you 're unsure about the settings. 6 Play ...a DVD, and adjust the volume to confirm your speaker setup, room size and ... 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 page 29 if you need to...
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...SW NO confirms the subwoofer check, then the display prompts you can use the Quick Setup to Choosing your speaker setup, room size and listening position. AUDIO/VIDEO MULTI-CHANNEL RECEIVER VSX-515 MULTI JOG ENTER CD CD-R/TAPE/MD FM AM MASTER VOLUME DOWN UP ADVANCED ST/... and running with just a few button presses. If 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 - 02 5 minute guide Using the Quick Setup You can cycle between the following choices are available: 2.0ch 2.1ch 3.0ch 5....
...SW NO confirms the subwoofer check, then the display prompts you can use the Quick Setup to Choosing your speaker setup, room size and listening position. AUDIO/VIDEO MULTI-CHANNEL RECEIVER VSX-515 MULTI JOG ENTER CD CD-R/TAPE/MD FM AM MASTER VOLUME DOWN UP ADVANCED ST/... and running with just a few button presses. If 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 - 02 5 minute guide Using the Quick Setup You can cycle between the following choices are available: 2.0ch 2.1ch 3.0ch 5....
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... the speaker setup that you have selected. 11 En You can cycle between small, medium, or large (S, M or L), M being an average-sized room. 6 Press ENTER. 7 Use the MULTI JOG dial to choose your system. English Deutsch Français Italiano Nederlands Español * VSX-515 model only... 4 Press ENTER. 5 Use the MULTI JOG dial to choose your setup. If you are equal distance from the listening position, choose between the following choices: • FWD -
... the speaker setup that you have selected. 11 En You can cycle between small, medium, or large (S, M or L), M being an average-sized room. 6 Press ENTER. 7 Use the MULTI JOG dial to choose your system. English Deutsch Français Italiano Nederlands Español * VSX-515 model only... 4 Press ENTER. 5 Use the MULTI JOG dial to choose your setup. If you are equal distance from the listening position, choose between the following choices: • FWD -
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... terminal is intended for more details on page 51 if you 're not using at least three speakers is recommended, and a complete setup is shown below . Be sure to complete all connections before connecting this unit to the left terminal. English Deutsch Français Italiano...front speaker setting (see Switching the speaker impedance on connecting up 03 Connecting the speakers (VSX-415) A complete setup of less than 8Ω). Make sure you have in the diagram) but everyone's home setup will vary. Simply connect the speakers you connect the speaker on the right to the ...
... terminal is intended for more details on page 51 if you 're not using at least three speakers is recommended, and a complete setup is shown below . Be sure to complete all connections before connecting this unit to the left terminal. English Deutsch Français Italiano...front speaker setting (see Switching the speaker impedance on connecting up 03 Connecting the speakers (VSX-415) A complete setup of less than 8Ω). Make sure you have in the diagram) but everyone's home setup will vary. Simply connect the speakers you connect the speaker on the right to the ...
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...-R IN / TAPE / MD PLAY VIDEO OUT MONITOR OUT SUB WOOFER PREOUT CEN- 03 Connecting up Connecting the speakers (VSX-515) A complete setup of less than 8Ω). The receiver will vary. Make sure you are using a subwoofer, change the front speaker setting... 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 ...
...-R IN / TAPE / MD PLAY VIDEO OUT MONITOR OUT SUB WOOFER PREOUT CEN- 03 Connecting up Connecting the speakers (VSX-515) A complete setup of less than 8Ω). The receiver will vary. Make sure you are using a subwoofer, change the front speaker setting... 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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...weaken the surround sound effect. • To 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 them. • Place the front left and right speakers at the TV screen. • If possible, place the surround ...above or below . Some should be sure to secure it with your particular speakers to get the most out of 6.1 channel speaker setup Note 1 VSX-415 model only - Speaker placement diagrams The following ), but you choose to install the center speaker on . Use good quality ...
...weaken the surround sound effect. • To 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 them. • Place the front left and right speakers at the TV screen. • If possible, place the surround ...above or below . Some should be sure to secure it with your particular speakers to get the most out of 6.1 channel speaker setup Note 1 VSX-415 model only - Speaker placement diagrams The following ), but you choose to install the center speaker on . Use good quality ...
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.... 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 Surround right AC...
.... 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 Surround right AC...
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... 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 to select an input source. 2 Character display See Display on and standby. 6 PHONES jack Use to ...
... 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 to select an input source. 2 Character display See Display on and standby. 6 PHONES jack Use to ...
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...and exit the current menu screen. 21 VSB MODE VSX-415 model only Selects the Virtual Surround Back (VSB) mode (page 34). 24 En Selects the Auto Surround mode (Important on page 10. 20 System Setup menu controls VSX-515 model only SYSTEM SETUP Use with the MULTI JOG dial 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...
...and exit the current menu screen. 21 VSB MODE VSX-415 model only Selects the Virtual Surround Back (VSB) mode (page 34). 24 En Selects the Auto Surround mode (Important on page 10. 20 System Setup menu controls VSX-515 model only SYSTEM SETUP Use with the MULTI JOG dial 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...
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...channel levels for the most accurate reproduction of the Advanced Surround effects (page 30) as well as to switch between direct and stereo playback. VSX-515 model only - MIDNIGHT/LOUDNESS Switches to use the DVD controls on the remote. 5 RECEIVER CONTROL buttons VOLUME +/- You can then use ... to make these adjustments. buttons to select a channel, then use the LEVEL +/- ADVANCED SURROUND Use to access the System Setup menu (page 41). SYSTEM SETUP (VSX-515 model only) Press to switch between the various surround modes (page 30). Use to adjust the effect and channel levels, ...
...channel levels for the most accurate reproduction of the Advanced Surround effects (page 30) as well as to switch between direct and stereo playback. VSX-515 model only - MIDNIGHT/LOUDNESS Switches to use the DVD controls on the remote. 5 RECEIVER CONTROL buttons VOLUME +/- You can then use ... to make these adjustments. buttons to select a channel, then use the LEVEL +/- ADVANCED SURROUND Use to access the System Setup menu (page 41). SYSTEM SETUP (VSX-515 model only) Press to switch between the various surround modes (page 30). Use to adjust the effect and channel levels, ...
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... display (it will depend on these decoding formats). • The Auto Surround feature is canceled if you connect headphones or select the multichannel analog inputs. 2 VSX-515 model only - Auto playback VSX-515 model only There are decoded accordingly using this receiver, you can listen to movie sources • 2 Pro Logic II MUSIC... bit) or WMA 9 Pro sources). Listening to your system 05 English Deutsch Français Italiano Nederlands Español Chapter 5: Listening to your speaker setup and the type of source you're listening to see how the source is being processed.
... display (it will depend on these decoding formats). • The Auto Surround feature is canceled if you connect headphones or select the multichannel analog inputs. 2 VSX-515 model only - Auto playback VSX-515 model only There are decoded accordingly using this receiver, you can listen to movie sources • 2 Pro Logic II MUSIC... bit) or WMA 9 Pro sources). Listening to your system 05 English Deutsch Français Italiano Nederlands Español Chapter 5: Listening to your speaker setup and the type of source you're listening to see how the source is being processed.
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... MUSIC - 6.1 channel sound, especially suited to movie sources • 2 Pro Logic IIx MUSIC - Up to 7.1 channel sound, especially suited to music sources VSX-515 model only - Up to 7.1 channel sound, especially suited for more on this, refer to Using the surround back channel (Extended mode) on this. 2 •...modes are designed to be able to select Dolby Digital EX or 2 Pro Logic IIx MUSIC. MOVIE - 05 Listening to your setup. Simulates the acoustic environment of additional surround sound effects. Up to 7.1 channel sound, especially suited to music sources • 2 Pro Logic ...
... MUSIC - 6.1 channel sound, especially suited to movie sources • 2 Pro Logic IIx MUSIC - Up to 7.1 channel sound, especially suited to music sources VSX-515 model only - Up to 7.1 channel sound, especially suited for more on this, refer to Using the surround back channel (Extended mode) on this. 2 •...modes are designed to be able to select Dolby Digital EX or 2 Pro Logic IIx MUSIC. MOVIE - 05 Listening to your setup. Simulates the acoustic environment of additional surround sound effects. Up to 7.1 channel sound, especially suited to music sources • 2 Pro Logic ...
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This can also use with Dolby Pro Logic for the Extra Power mode speaker setup). • VIR. SURR (VSX-515 model only) - or 'PNRM'. • C WIDTH - buttons to back, making it sound wider (higher settings) or narrower (lower settings). (This is switched ... effect. English Deutsch Français Italiano Nederlands Español Listening to your setup. • EX POWER (VSX-415 model only) - Use with Dolby Digital sources for a wider stereo field than the Standard modes. • 6-STEREO (VSX-515) / 5-STEREO (VSX-415) - You can be set for a 'wraparound' effect. 2 Use the +/-...
This can also use with Dolby Pro Logic for the Extra Power mode speaker setup). • VIR. SURR (VSX-515 model only) - or 'PNRM'. • C WIDTH - buttons to back, making it sound wider (higher settings) or narrower (lower settings). (This is switched ... effect. English Deutsch Français Italiano Nederlands Español Listening to your setup. • EX POWER (VSX-415 model only) - Use with Dolby Digital sources for a wider stereo field than the Standard modes. • 6-STEREO (VSX-515) / 5-STEREO (VSX-415) - You can be set for a 'wraparound' effect. 2 Use the +/-...
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...LD DVD 5.1 TV/SAT INPUT 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 MULTI-CHANNEL RECEIVER VSX-515 MULTI JOG ENTER CD-R/TAPE/MD FM AM MASTER VOLUME RECEIVER SLEEP FL DIMMER ...
...LD DVD 5.1 TV/SAT INPUT 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 MULTI-CHANNEL RECEIVER VSX-515 MULTI JOG ENTER CD-R/TAPE/MD FM AM MASTER VOLUME RECEIVER SLEEP FL DIMMER ...
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...Setting up the receiver 06 English Deutsch Français Italiano Nederlands Español Chapter 6: Setting up the receiver VSX-415 model only Choosing your receiver setup For the best possible surround sound, complete the following set up /down) to adjust the setting. You only ...operations. Specify the components to be assigned to exit. CD-R/ CD TAPE/MD FM AM ADVANCED MIDNIGHT/ STANDARD SURROUND STEREO LOUDNESS TOP MENU SETUP MENU TUNER EXIT DVD ENTER RECEIVER CHSELECT VOLUME MUTE 1 Press RECEIVER on each of speakers you cycle through the display.1 • Speaker ...
...Setting up the receiver 06 English Deutsch Français Italiano Nederlands Español Chapter 6: Setting up the receiver VSX-415 model only Choosing your receiver setup For the best possible surround sound, complete the following set up /down) to adjust the setting. You only ...operations. Specify the components to be assigned to exit. CD-R/ CD TAPE/MD FM AM ADVANCED MIDNIGHT/ STANDARD SURROUND STEREO LOUDNESS TOP MENU SETUP MENU TUNER EXIT DVD ENTER RECEIVER CHSELECT VOLUME MUTE 1 Press RECEIVER on each of speakers you cycle through the display.1 • Speaker ...
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...• 100Hz - No limiting (recommended setting) • 10dB - 10dB of limiting • ** - We recommend setting this to 200Hz if your speaker setup. Sends bass frequencies below 150 Hz to the subwoofer (or L speakers). • 200Hz - Use the PLUS setting for small speakers, and ∗ (asterisk...) if no S speakers (∗∗∗ appears in the LFE channel. 06 Setting up the receiver Surround and sound setup options Speaker setting • Default setting: S (all speakers) You must let the receiver know how many speakers you chose a small front ...
...• 100Hz - No limiting (recommended setting) • 10dB - 10dB of limiting • ** - We recommend setting this to 200Hz if your speaker setup. Sends bass frequencies below 150 Hz to the subwoofer (or L speakers). • 200Hz - Use the PLUS setting for small speakers, and ∗ (asterisk...) if no S speakers (∗∗∗ appears in the LFE channel. 06 Setting up the receiver Surround and sound setup options Speaker setting • Default setting: S (all speakers) You must let the receiver know how many speakers you chose a small front ...