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... 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 ...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...45 LFE Attenuator Setup 45 08 Using the tuner Listening to the radio 46 Improving FM stereo sound 46 Saving station presets 46 Naming station presets 47 Listening to station presets 47 09...
... 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 ...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...45 LFE Attenuator Setup 45 08 Using the tuner Listening to the radio 46 Improving FM stereo sound 46 Saving station presets 46 Naming station presets 47 Listening to station presets 47 09...
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... other possibilities (like you can have to seven different audio tracks coming from a home theater system depends not only on page 29. 6 En This receiver will automatically decode Dolby Digital, DTS, or Dolby Surround DVD-Video discs, according to the use . The surround sound you get from one disc, ... 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 not be used to home theater systems that give you the feeling of them being there'.
... other possibilities (like you can have to seven different audio tracks coming from a home theater system depends not only on page 29. 6 En This receiver will automatically decode Dolby Digital, DTS, or Dolby Surround DVD-Video discs, according to the use . The surround sound you get from one disc, ... 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 not be used to home theater systems that give you the feeling of them being there'.
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...please see Speaker setting on page 38) to large. • VSX-515 only - Make sure you plan to use speakers with an impedance of speakers is shown ...VSX-415, and eight for the VSX515), but using only one surround back speaker, connect the positive wire to the right channel (+) terminal, and the negative wire to the left channel (-) terminal as shown below.1 The receiver will work with just two stereo...SPEAKER RL CENTER SPEAKER SURROUND SPEAKERS RL L R SURROUND PREOUT Powered subwoofer SW INPUT AC OUTLET VSX-415 Note 1 • If you're not using a subwoofer, change the front speaker ...
...please see Speaker setting on page 38) to large. • VSX-515 only - Make sure you plan to use speakers with an impedance of speakers is shown ...VSX-415, and eight for the VSX515), but using only one surround back speaker, connect the positive wire to the right channel (+) terminal, and the negative wire to the left channel (-) terminal as shown below.1 The receiver will work with just two stereo...SPEAKER RL CENTER SPEAKER SURROUND SPEAKERS RL L R SURROUND PREOUT Powered subwoofer SW INPUT AC OUTLET VSX-415 Note 1 • If you're not using a subwoofer, change the front speaker ...
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...panel to specify your receiver setup on page 37 (VSX-415) or The System Setup menu on page 41 (VSX-515) for more setup... options. Use the MULTI JOG dial to select and ENTER to do this receiver. Also make sure that DVD/LD is selected. There are several other sound options you may only get digital 2 channel stereo...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 surround sound on your TV to your selection. ...
...panel to specify your receiver setup on page 37 (VSX-415) or The System Setup menu on page 41 (VSX-515) for more setup... options. Use the MULTI JOG dial to select and ENTER to do this receiver. Also make sure that DVD/LD is selected. There are several other sound options you may only get digital 2 channel stereo...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 surround sound on your TV to your selection. ...
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...avoided. The cable may cause a humming noise from the speakers. Analog audio cables Use stereo RCA phono cables to damage the shutter protecting the optical socket. • When storing... to R (right) terminals and white plugs to the composite video terminals. In this receiver.1 Important • Before making or changing any connections, switch off the power and disconnect...also use a standard RCA video cable for audio. Standard RCA video cable Component video cables (VSX-515 only) Use component video cables to this way, interference between the signals is divided into the...
...avoided. The cable may cause a humming noise from the speakers. Analog audio cables Use stereo RCA phono cables to damage the shutter protecting the optical socket. • When storing... to R (right) terminals and white plugs to the composite video terminals. In this receiver.1 Important • Before making or changing any connections, switch off the power and disconnect...also use a standard RCA video cable for audio. Standard RCA video cable Component video cables (VSX-515 only) Use component video cables to this way, interference between the signals is divided into the...
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...video jacks on this . 4 VSX-515 model only - Use a coaxial digital audio cable for the connection. 4 Connect the MONITOR OUT video jack on this receiver to a video input on this receiver. Use an optical cable for the connection.1 2 Connect the composite video output and the stereo analog audio outputs2 on your ... on page 16 for the VSX-515 see The Input Assign menu on page 44). 2 This connection will allow you to make analog recordings from your TV to the DIGITAL OPT 1 (TV/SAT) input on this too. Use a stereo RCA phono cable to do this receiver using an optical cable. Use...
...video jacks on this . 4 VSX-515 model only - Use a coaxial digital audio cable for the connection. 4 Connect the MONITOR OUT video jack on this receiver to a video input on this receiver. Use an optical cable for the connection.1 2 Connect the composite video output and the stereo analog audio outputs2 on your ... on page 16 for the VSX-515 see The Input Assign menu on page 44). 2 This connection will allow you to make analog recordings from your TV to the DIGITAL OPT 1 (TV/SAT) input on this too. Use a stereo RCA phono cable to do this receiver using an optical cable. Use...
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...DIGITAL OPT 1 (TV/SAT) input on this receiver.2 Use a stereo RCA phono cable for the audio connection and a standard RCA video cable for the video connection.3 2 Connect an optical digital audio output from your set -top box to (for the VSX-415 are the same. 2 DIGITAL OUT OPTICAL ...COAXIAL 1 R AUDIO L AV OUT VIDEO Connecting a satellite receiver or other digital set-top box Satellite and cable receivers, and terrestrial digital TV tuners are the same. STB * The illustration shows the VSX-515, but connections for the VSX-415 see Digital input settings on page 44). 14 En 03 ...
...DIGITAL OPT 1 (TV/SAT) input on this receiver.2 Use a stereo RCA phono cable for the audio connection and a standard RCA video cable for the video connection.3 2 Connect an optical digital audio output from your set -top box to (for the VSX-415 are the same. 2 DIGITAL OUT OPTICAL ...COAXIAL 1 R AUDIO L AV OUT VIDEO Connecting a satellite receiver or other digital set-top box Satellite and cable receivers, and terrestrial digital TV tuners are the same. STB * The illustration shows the VSX-515, but connections for the VSX-415 see Digital input settings on page 44). 14 En 03 ...
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... on the receiver as shown. 3 If you're connecting a recorder, connect the analog audio outputs (REC) to the CD digital input jack using a stereo RCA phono cable. The example shows a coaxial connection to the analog audio inputs on the recorder. You'll need to a WMA9 Pro- About the WMA9 Pro decoder VSX-515 model...
... on the receiver as shown. 3 If you're connecting a recorder, connect the analog audio outputs (REC) to the CD digital input jack using a stereo RCA phono cable. The example shows a coaxial connection to the analog audio inputs on the recorder. You'll need to a WMA9 Pro- About the WMA9 Pro decoder VSX-515 model...
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... the component to the DVR/VCR AUDIO and VIDEO outputs on page 44). 16 En Use a stereo RCA phono cable for the audio connection and a standard RCA video or Svideo cable for the VSX-515 see Digital input settings on page 40 and for the video connection. 2 Connect a set -top...to the optical input on this receiver using an optical cable. 03 Connecting up the receiver you'll need to tell the receiver which delivers a very stable, flicker-free picture. See the manuals that came with progressive-scan video. Using the component video jacks VSX-515 model only Component video should deliver...
... the component to the DVR/VCR AUDIO and VIDEO outputs on page 44). 16 En Use a stereo RCA phono cable for the audio connection and a standard RCA video or Svideo cable for the VSX-515 see Digital input settings on page 40 and for the video connection. 2 Connect a set -top...to the optical input on this receiver using an optical cable. 03 Connecting up the receiver you'll need to tell the receiver which delivers a very stable, flicker-free picture. See the manuals that came with progressive-scan video. Using the component video jacks VSX-515 model only Component video should deliver...
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...sure the positive and negative (+/-) terminals on the receiver match those on connecting up 03 Connecting the speakers (VSX-415) A complete setup of less than 8Ω). See your wireless speaker manual for use speakers with just two stereo speakers (the front speakers in the diagram) ... a complete setup is intended for more details on the speakers. Simply connect the speakers you plan to use with a wireless speaker system. The receiver will vary. English Deutsch Français Italiano Nederlands Español Connecting up . 3 ª ª · · 1 Twist...
...sure the positive and negative (+/-) terminals on the receiver match those on connecting up 03 Connecting the speakers (VSX-415) A complete setup of less than 8Ω). See your wireless speaker manual for use speakers with just two stereo speakers (the front speakers in the diagram) ... a complete setup is intended for more details on the speakers. Simply connect the speakers you plan to use with a wireless speaker system. The receiver will vary. English Deutsch Français Italiano Nederlands Español Connecting up . 3 ª ª · · 1 Twist...
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...248; 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... plan to large. Also make sure the positive and negative (+/-) terminals on the receiver match those on the speakers.1 You can use speakers with an impedance of eight... on page 42) to use speakers with just two stereo speakers (the front speakers in the manner shown below , but using a subwoofer,...
...248; 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... plan to large. Also make sure the positive and negative (+/-) terminals on the receiver match those on the speakers.1 You can use speakers with an impedance of eight... on page 42) to use speakers with just two stereo speakers (the front speakers in the manner shown below , but using a subwoofer,...
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... Front panel 8 9 ADVANCED ST/DIRECT SIGNAL STANDARD SURR /AUTO SURR SELECT LISTENING MODE VSX-515 model 16 - Use it to select options after pressing the designated MULTI JOG buttons. 5 STANDBY/ON Switches the receiver between the various Pro Logic II and Neo:6 options (page 29). 23 En When ... 12 13 14 INPUT FL DIMMER ATT SPEAKER EXTENDED IMPEDANCE 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 ...
... Front panel 8 9 ADVANCED ST/DIRECT SIGNAL STANDARD SURR /AUTO SURR SELECT LISTENING MODE VSX-515 model 16 - Use it to select options after pressing the designated MULTI JOG buttons. 5 STANDBY/ON Switches the receiver between the various Pro Logic II and Neo:6 options (page 29). 23 En When ... 12 13 14 INPUT FL DIMMER ATT SPEAKER EXTENDED IMPEDANCE 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 ...
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... 5 VIR.SB Lights during Virtual surround back processing (page 34). 6 DIRECT Lights when source direct playback is in auto stereo mode. / TUNED Lights when a broadcast is being received. 11 Speaker indicator Shows if the speaker system is on page 29 for each channel, the maximum volume can range between... signal. 4 2 PRO LOGIC II x When the (STANDARD) Pro Logic II mode of the receiver is on . SP means the headphones are switched on , 2 PRO LOGIC II lights to indicate Pro Logic II decoding. VSX-515 model only - 2 PRO LOGIC II x lights to indicate Pro Logic IIx decoding (see Important on...
... 5 VIR.SB Lights during Virtual surround back processing (page 34). 6 DIRECT Lights when source direct playback is in auto stereo mode. / TUNED Lights when a broadcast is being received. 11 Speaker indicator Shows if the speaker system is on page 29 for each channel, the maximum volume can range between... signal. 4 2 PRO LOGIC II x When the (STANDARD) Pro Logic II mode of the receiver is on . SP means the headphones are switched on , 2 PRO LOGIC II lights to indicate Pro Logic II decoding. VSX-515 model only - 2 PRO LOGIC II x lights to indicate Pro Logic IIx decoding (see Important on...
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...these adjustments. Selects the Auto Surround mode(Important on the remote. 5 RECEIVER CONTROL buttons VOLUME +/- buttons to switch between the various surround modes (page 30). MUTE Mutes/unmutes the sound. VSX-515 model only: EFFECT/CH SEL Press repeatedly to access the System Setup ... 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 FM AM ADVANCED MIDNIGHT/ 2 STANDARD SURROUND STEREO LOUDNESS TOP MENU MENU 3 8 SYSTEM RETURN SETUP ENTER DVD RECEIVER 9 4 RECEIVER CONTROL VOLUME...
...these adjustments. Selects the Auto Surround mode(Important on the remote. 5 RECEIVER CONTROL buttons VOLUME +/- buttons to switch between the various surround modes (page 30). MUTE Mutes/unmutes the sound. VSX-515 model only: EFFECT/CH SEL Press repeatedly to access the System Setup ... 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 FM AM ADVANCED MIDNIGHT/ 2 STANDARD SURROUND STEREO LOUDNESS TOP MENU MENU 3 8 SYSTEM RETURN SETUP ENTER DVD RECEIVER 9 4 RECEIVER CONTROL VOLUME...
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... En CLASS Switches between auto stereo and mono reception of FM broadcasts. Press to your surround sound system (VSX-415 - page 37, VSX-515 - buttons can use these buttons to control a Pioneer DVD player connected to start fast forward scanning. SUBTITLE Displays/changes the subtitles on /off. Press to the receiver controls on page 47). 12...
... En CLASS Switches between auto stereo and mono reception of FM broadcasts. Press to your surround sound system (VSX-415 - page 37, VSX-515 - buttons can use these buttons to control a Pioneer DVD player connected to start fast forward scanning. SUBTITLE Displays/changes the subtitles on /off. Press to the receiver controls on page 47). 12...
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... 9 Pro sources). shows briefly in this receiver, you can listen to any source in the display to see also Using the surround back channel (Extended mode) on your system Important • Certain features explained in the display (it will depend on page 33. VSX-515 only - Up to 5.1 channel sound,... 42), 2 Pro Logic IIx becomes 2 Pro Logic II (5.1 channel sound). 29 En If you 're playing and selects multichannel or stereo playback as necessary.1 RECEIVER SLEEP FL DIMMER INPUT ATT INPUT SELECTOR DVD/LD DVD 5.1CH TV/SAT DVR/VCR CD-R/ CD TAPE/MD FM AM ADVANCED MIDNIGHT/ STANDARD...
... 9 Pro sources). shows briefly in this receiver, you can listen to any source in the display to see also Using the surround back channel (Extended mode) on your system Important • Certain features explained in the display (it will depend on page 33. VSX-515 only - Up to 5.1 channel sound,... 42), 2 Pro Logic IIx becomes 2 Pro Logic II (5.1 channel sound). 29 En If you 're playing and selects multichannel or stereo playback as necessary.1 RECEIVER SLEEP FL DIMMER INPUT ATT INPUT SELECTOR DVD/LD DVD 5.1CH TV/SAT DVR/VCR CD-R/ CD TAPE/MD FM AM ADVANCED MIDNIGHT/ STANDARD...
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... • TV SURR. - MUSIC - It is designed for 6.1 channel sources (like .2 RECEIVER SLEEP FL DIMMER INPUT ATT INPUT SELECTOR DVD/LD DVD 5.1CH TV/SAT DVR/VCR CD-R/ CD... TAPE/MD FM AM ADVANCED MIDNIGHT/ STANDARD SURROUND STEREO LOUDNESS • Press ADVANCED SURROUND repeatedly to select a listening mode. • ADV. This...8226; 2 Pro Logic IIx MUSIC - Most Advanced Surround modes are designed to be selected. • VSX-515 model only - MOVIE - Useful when playing video games. Allows you like Dolby Digital Surround EX) •...
... • TV SURR. - MUSIC - It is designed for 6.1 channel sources (like .2 RECEIVER SLEEP FL DIMMER INPUT ATT INPUT SELECTOR DVD/LD DVD 5.1CH TV/SAT DVR/VCR CD-R/ CD... TAPE/MD FM AM ADVANCED MIDNIGHT/ STANDARD SURROUND STEREO LOUDNESS • Press ADVANCED SURROUND repeatedly to select a listening mode. • ADV. This...8226; 2 Pro Logic IIx MUSIC - Most Advanced Surround modes are designed to be selected. • VSX-515 model only - MOVIE - Useful when playing video games. Allows you like Dolby Digital Surround EX) •...
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...page 22 for each Advanced Surround mode. Gives additional energy and depth to a stereo source by (VSX415) pressing EFFECT +/- or (VSX-515) by spreading the center channel between the front right and left speakers, making ...RECEIVER CONTROL VOLUME EFFECT/CH SEL LEVEL MUTE SIGNAL TUNER DIALOG E SELECT EDIT CLASS TUNER 1 With '2 Pro Logic IIx MUSIC' mode active, press EFFECT/CH SEL repeatedly to select C WIDTH, 'DIMEN.' Panorama extends the front stereo image to include the surround speakers for a wider stereo field than the Standard modes. • 6-STEREO (VSX-515) / 5-STEREO (VSX...
...page 22 for each Advanced Surround mode. Gives additional energy and depth to a stereo source by (VSX415) pressing EFFECT +/- or (VSX-515) by spreading the center channel between the front right and left speakers, making ...RECEIVER CONTROL VOLUME EFFECT/CH SEL LEVEL MUTE SIGNAL TUNER DIALOG E SELECT EDIT CLASS TUNER 1 With '2 Pro Logic IIx MUSIC' mode active, press EFFECT/CH SEL repeatedly to select C WIDTH, 'DIMEN.' Panorama extends the front stereo image to include the surround speakers for a wider stereo field than the Standard modes. • 6-STEREO (VSX-515) / 5-STEREO (VSX...
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... with DTS is playing an analog signal. 05 Listening to your system Neo:6 Music settings VSX-515 model only • Default setting: 3 When listening to 2-channel sources in stereo When you select STEREO or DIRECT, you will hear the source through the options as possible.2 • AUTO..., Loudness, Dialog Enhancement (VSX-515 model only), or the Tone controls when DIRECT is input. RECEIVER SLEEP FL DIMMER INPUT ATT INPUT SELECTOR DVD/LD DVD 5.1CH TV/SAT DVR/VCR CD-R/ CD TAPE/MD FM AM ADVANCED MIDNIGHT/ STANDARD SURROUND STEREO LOUDNESS • While listening...
... with DTS is playing an analog signal. 05 Listening to your system Neo:6 Music settings VSX-515 model only • Default setting: 3 When listening to 2-channel sources in stereo When you select STEREO or DIRECT, you will hear the source through the options as possible.2 • AUTO..., Loudness, Dialog Enhancement (VSX-515 model only), or the Tone controls when DIRECT is input. RECEIVER SLEEP FL DIMMER INPUT ATT INPUT SELECTOR DVD/LD DVD 5.1CH TV/SAT DVR/VCR CD-R/ CD TAPE/MD FM AM ADVANCED MIDNIGHT/ STANDARD SURROUND STEREO LOUDNESS • While listening...
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... ON ì WMA9 Pro encoded multichannel source AUTO Dolby Digital/WMA9 ON ì Pro/DTS encoded stereo source; OFF - mode, or if the surround back speaker is always used (for example, a surround...sources (for example, Dolby Digital EX or DTS-ES) • EXT. ON You can have the receiver automatically use 6.1 decoding for 6.1 encoded sources (for example, Dolby Digital EX or DTS-ES), or ... Automatically switches to your system 05 Using the surround back channel (Extended mode) VSX-515 model only • Default setting: EXT. AUTO ì channel source with DTS 96kHz/24 bit ...
... ON ì WMA9 Pro encoded multichannel source AUTO Dolby Digital/WMA9 ON ì Pro/DTS encoded stereo source; OFF - mode, or if the surround back speaker is always used (for example, a surround...sources (for example, Dolby Digital EX or DTS-ES) • EXT. ON You can have the receiver automatically use 6.1 decoding for 6.1 encoded sources (for example, Dolby Digital EX or DTS-ES), or ... Automatically switches to your system 05 Using the surround back channel (Extended mode) VSX-515 model only • Default setting: EXT. AUTO ì channel source with DTS 96kHz/24 bit ...