Owner's Manual
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Contents 01 Before you start Checking what's in the box 5 Loading the batteries 5 Operating range of remote control unit 5 Installing the receiver 5 02 5 minute guide Introduction to home theater 6 Listening to Surround Sound 7 Using the Quick Setup 10 03 Connecting... 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 surround effects . . . ...
Contents 01 Before you start Checking what's in the box 5 Loading the batteries 5 Operating range of remote control unit 5 Installing the receiver 5 02 5 minute guide Introduction to home theater 6 Listening to Surround Sound 7 Using the Quick Setup 10 03 Connecting... 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 surround effects . . . ...
Owner's Manual
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...environmental public instruction's rules that apply in your country or area. Do not use different batteries together. • When disposing of remote control unit The remote control may result in places that gives off a magnetic field). in extremely hot or cold areas - Don't install it on a ...EXMTEONDDEED DVR/VCR ACOEUQSTIC TONE SQEUTICUKP SSYESTTUEPM VIDEO RETURN 30 CD CD-R/TAPE/MD S-VIDEO VIDEO TUNER AUDIO/VIDEO MULTI-CHANNEL AMPLIFIER VSX-915 ENTER MULTI JOG AUX MVOALSUTMERE DOWN UP 23 ft (7m) Important Incorrect use new and old batteries together. • ...
...environmental public instruction's rules that apply in your country or area. Do not use different batteries together. • When disposing of remote control unit The remote control may result in places that gives off a magnetic field). in extremely hot or cold areas - Don't install it on a ...EXMTEONDDEED DVR/VCR ACOEUQSTIC TONE SQEUTICUKP SSYESTTUEPM VIDEO RETURN 30 CD CD-R/TAPE/MD S-VIDEO VIDEO TUNER AUDIO/VIDEO MULTI-CHANNEL AMPLIFIER VSX-915 ENTER MULTI JOG AUX MVOALSUTMERE DOWN UP 23 ft (7m) Important Incorrect use new and old batteries together. • ...
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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 your DVD player, subwoofer and TV. Use.... See Using the Quick Setup on page 41 (VSX-515) for more on your speaker setup, room size and listening position. In this case, the listening mode must be set to STANDARD (it isn't, press DVD on the remote control to set the video input on this ) if ...
... 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 your DVD player, subwoofer and TV. Use.... See Using the Quick Setup on page 41 (VSX-515) for more on your speaker setup, room size and listening position. In this case, the listening mode must be set to STANDARD (it isn't, press DVD on the remote control to set the video input on this ) if ...
Owner's Manual
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... of the Advanced Surround effects (page 30) as well as to adjust the level (page 43). LEVEL +/- Controls and displays 04 English Deutsch Français Italiano Nederlands Español Remote control Illustration 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...
... of the Advanced Surround effects (page 30) as well as to adjust the level (page 43). LEVEL +/- Controls and displays 04 English Deutsch Français Italiano Nederlands Español Remote control Illustration 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...
Owner's Manual
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...VSX-515 - Also used to set the sleep timer (page 36). buttons can be used for DVD menus. 10 RECEIVER Use to switch to your surround sound system (VSX-415 - Stops playback. 04 Controls... can use these buttons to control a Pioneer DVD player connected to the receiver controls on page 47). 12 DVD CONTROL buttons You can be used ...controls The TUNING +/- page 41). VSX-415 model only: CH SELECT Selects a speaker when setting up the surround sound for recall (page 46). DISPLAY Switch the display between station preset name and frequency (see tip on the remote control...
...VSX-515 - Also used to set the sleep timer (page 36). buttons can be used for DVD menus. 10 RECEIVER Use to switch to your surround sound system (VSX-415 - Stops playback. 04 Controls... can use these buttons to control a Pioneer DVD player connected to the receiver controls on page 47). 12 DVD CONTROL buttons You can be used ...controls The TUNING +/- page 41). VSX-415 model only: CH SELECT Selects a speaker when setting up the surround sound for recall (page 46). DISPLAY Switch the display between station preset name and frequency (see tip on the remote control...
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...1CH TV/SAT DVR/VCR CD-R/ CD TAPE/MD FM AM ADVANCED MIDNIGHT/ STANDARD SURROUND STEREO LOUDNESS TOP MENU MENU 1 Press DVD 5.1 CH on the remote control or DVD 5.1 on the power of the receiver. 3 Select the source you can't use the INPUT SELECTOR buttons to set . 36 En Note 1 ...CD-R/ CD TAPE/MD FM AM ADVANCED MIDNIGHT/ 1 Turn on the power of the playback component. 2 Turn on the front panel. Use the remote control to select a different input signal. Using the sleep timer The sleep timer switches the receiver into standby after a specified amount of the component you ...
...1CH TV/SAT DVR/VCR CD-R/ CD TAPE/MD FM AM ADVANCED MIDNIGHT/ STANDARD SURROUND STEREO LOUDNESS TOP MENU MENU 1 Press DVD 5.1 CH on the remote control or DVD 5.1 on the power of the receiver. 3 Select the source you can't use the INPUT SELECTOR buttons to set . 36 En Note 1 ...CD-R/ CD TAPE/MD FM AM ADVANCED MIDNIGHT/ 1 Turn on the power of the playback component. 2 Turn on the front panel. Use the remote control to select a different input signal. Using the sleep timer The sleep timer switches the receiver into standby after a specified amount of the component you ...
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...Dual mono setting - Determine which frequencies will be easiest to adjust. Specify the components to be sent to the following pages for details on the remote control. 2 Use / (cursor left/right) to choose the option you cycle through the display.1 • Speaker setting - The setting is entered ...settings - Setting up the receiver 06 English Deutsch Français Italiano Nederlands Español Chapter 6: Setting up the receiver VSX-415 model only Choosing your current speaker system or add new speakers, etc.). Choose the attenuator level for each option as you...
...Dual mono setting - Determine which frequencies will be easiest to adjust. Specify the components to be sent to the following pages for details on the remote control. 2 Use / (cursor left/right) to choose the option you cycle through the display.1 • Speaker setting - The setting is entered ...settings - Setting up the receiver 06 English Deutsch Français Italiano Nederlands Español Chapter 6: Setting up the receiver VSX-415 model only Choosing your current speaker system or add new speakers, etc.). Choose the attenuator level for each option as you...
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... then press ENTER. 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 The following section shows you how to make these settings once (unless you change ... the Quick Setup on page 10, it isn't necessary to make detailed settings to the digital and component video inputs (see Crossover network on the remote control, then press the SYSTEM SETUP button. 2 Use / (cursor left /right) to select the setting you to make all of your system, but if ...
... then press ENTER. 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 The following section shows you how to make these settings once (unless you change ... the Quick Setup on page 10, it isn't necessary to make detailed settings to the digital and component video inputs (see Crossover network on the remote control, then press the SYSTEM SETUP button. 2 Use / (cursor left /right) to select the setting you to make all of your system, but if ...
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... from those selected as the test tone moves from speaker to the subwoofer by using the / (cursor up /down ) buttons. Note 1 For more on the remote control. The test tones will output test tones in 0.5 feet increments). 3 When you press ENTER. 4 Adjust the level of your speaker system, an important factor when...
... from those selected as the test tone moves from speaker to the subwoofer by using the / (cursor up /down ) buttons. Note 1 For more on the remote control. The test tones will output test tones in 0.5 feet increments). 3 When you press ENTER. 4 Adjust the level of your speaker system, an important factor when...
Owner's Manual
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... AM or FM to select the tuner. 2 Press CLASS to select the class in which the station is stored. If you're using the remote control, make sure you press RECEIVER before pressing TUNER EDIT. 2 If the receiver is pressed after choosing the fourth character. Tip • To erase... MUTE SIGNAL TUNER DIALOG 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 . See Listening to the radio on page 46 if you haven't done this . 2 ...
... AM or FM to select the tuner. 2 Press CLASS to select the class in which the station is stored. If you're using the remote control, make sure you press RECEIVER before pressing TUNER EDIT. 2 If the receiver is pressed after choosing the fourth character. Tip • To erase... MUTE SIGNAL TUNER DIALOG 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 . See Listening to the radio on page 46 if you haven't done this . 2 ...
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... No sound is output when a function is selected. • Make sure the component is connected correctly (refer to Connecting up on the remote control to page 18). • Route any loose cables away from equipment causing the noise. 49 En Remedy • Connect the power plug...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. Additional information 10 English Deutsch Français Italiano Nederlands Español...
... No sound is output when a function is selected. • Make sure the component is connected correctly (refer to Connecting up on the remote control to page 18). • Route any loose cables away from equipment causing the noise. 49 En Remedy • Connect the power plug...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. Additional information 10 English Deutsch Français Italiano Nederlands Español...
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... 5). • Operate within 23 ft. (7 m), 30° of loud noise from another position. • Avoid exposing the remote sensor on the remote control repeatedly to return to confirm. appear in the display, press the ENTER button. VSX-515 model: 1 Switch the receiver into standby. 2 While holding down the TONE button, press and hold the STANDBY...
... 5). • Operate within 23 ft. (7 m), 30° of loud noise from another position. • Avoid exposing the remote sensor on the remote control repeatedly to return to confirm. appear in the display, press the ENTER button. VSX-515 model: 1 Switch the receiver into standby. 2 While holding down the TONE button, press and hold the STANDBY...
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... nearest Pioneer authorized service center or your hands are subject to possible modifications without package) VSX-415 18.1 lb (8.5 kg) VSX-515 21.1 lb (9.9 kg) Furnished Parts AM loop antenna 1 FM wire antenna 1 Dry cell batteries (AA size IEC R6 2 Remote control 1 ...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...
... nearest Pioneer authorized service center or your hands are subject to possible modifications without package) VSX-415 18.1 lb (8.5 kg) VSX-515 21.1 lb (9.9 kg) Furnished Parts AM loop antenna 1 FM wire antenna 1 Dry cell batteries (AA size IEC R6 2 Remote control 1 ...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...