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... 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 ...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 menu 45 Dynamic Range Control Setup 45 Dual Mono Setup 45 LFE Attenuator Setup...
... 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 ...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 menu 45 Dynamic Range Control Setup 45 Dual Mono Setup 45 LFE Attenuator Setup...
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... (such as surround sound) when listening to its size, quality, and ease of 'being sent to your speaker setup. In most cases, you won't have set up to your system on the speakers you the feeling of use of multiple audio tracks to create a surround sound effect, making you feel like ...listening to a CD with multichannel surround sound) are probably used to home theater systems that give you can have up in Listening to different speakers in the middle of the action or concert. This is what creates a surround sound effect and gives you have to make changes for home ...
... (such as surround sound) when listening to its size, quality, and ease of 'being sent to your speaker setup. In most cases, you won't have set up to your system on the speakers you the feeling of use of multiple audio tracks to create a surround sound effect, making you feel like ...listening to a CD with multichannel surround sound) are probably used to home theater systems that give you can have up in Listening to different speakers in the middle of the action or concert. This is what creates a surround sound effect and gives you have to make changes for home ...
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...L SURROUND 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're not 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),...see Speaker setting on the left terminal. Also make sure the positive and negative (+/-) terminals on the receiver match those on page 51 if you connect the speaker on the right to the right terminal and the speaker on page 38) to the left to large. • VSX-515 ...
...L SURROUND 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're not 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),...see Speaker setting on the left terminal. Also make sure the positive and negative (+/-) terminals on the receiver match those on page 51 if you connect the speaker on the right to the right terminal and the speaker on page 38) to the left to large. • VSX-515 ...
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Make sure you've set the video input on your TV to do this) if you need to specify your speaker setup, room size and listening position. Check the manual that came with the TV if you 're unsure about the settings. 6 Play a DVD... ¥ 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 isn't, press DVD on the remote control to set -see Listening in the...
Make sure you've set the video input on your TV to do this) if you need to specify your speaker setup, room size and listening position. Check the manual that came with the TV if you 're unsure about the settings. 6 Play a DVD... ¥ 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 isn't, press DVD on the remote control to set -see Listening in the...
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... subwoofer wasn't detected in step 2, you want to make more specific settings, refer 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/DIRECT SIGNAL STANDARD...then the display prompts 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 - The receiver automatically makes the necessary settings after you to select your speaker setup. 3 Use the MULTI JOG dial to turn...
... subwoofer wasn't detected in step 2, you want to make more specific settings, refer 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/DIRECT SIGNAL STANDARD...then the display prompts 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 - The receiver automatically makes the necessary settings after you to select your speaker setup. 3 Use the MULTI JOG dial to turn...
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...; MID - If you have selected. 11 En If you are nearer to confirm your listening position. The display shows the speaker setup, room size and listening position that corresponds with your room size. 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...
...; MID - If you have selected. 11 En If you are nearer to confirm your listening position. The display shows the speaker setup, room size and listening position that corresponds with your room size. 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...
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... shown below , but using a subwoofer, change the front speaker setting (see Switching the speaker impedance 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 a nominal impedance between 6-16Ω (please see Speaker setting on the speakers. Be sure to complete all connections before connecting...
... shown below , but using a subwoofer, change the front speaker setting (see Switching the speaker impedance 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 a nominal impedance between 6-16Ω (please see Speaker setting on the speakers. Be sure to complete all connections before connecting...
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...up Connecting the speakers (VSX-515) A complete setup of less than 8Ω). Make sure you connect the speaker on the right to the right terminal and the speaker on the left to the left channel (-) terminal (see Speaker setting on page ... 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 terminals also accept single banana plugs. 3 Tighten terminal. The receiver will work with...
...up Connecting the speakers (VSX-515) A complete setup of less than 8Ω). Make sure you connect the speaker on the right to the right terminal and the speaker on the left to the left channel (-) terminal (see Speaker setting on page ... 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 terminals also accept single banana plugs. 3 Tighten terminal. The receiver will work with...
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... have provided a few tips on getting the best sound from your speakers (following illustrations show 6.1 and 7.1 channel speaker setups.1 3-D view of 6.1 channel speaker setup Note 1 VSX-415 model only - Hints on speaker placement Speakers are usually designed with your speakers as shown below the TV so that all speakers are installed securely to prevent accidents and improve sound quality. Doing...
... have provided a few tips on getting the best sound from your speakers (following illustrations show 6.1 and 7.1 channel speaker setups.1 3-D view of 6.1 channel speaker setup Note 1 VSX-415 model only - Hints on speaker placement Speakers are usually designed with your speakers as shown below the TV so that all speakers are installed securely to prevent accidents and improve sound quality. Doing...
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...Extra Power mode (EX POWER). Listening position . 22 En 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...appliance to avoid overheating and fire risk. Front left Center Front right Surround left Surround back right Single surround back speaker Extra Power mode speaker setup VSX-415 only - Total electrical power consumption of equipment should be connected to switch on vacation). see Using the ...
...Extra Power mode (EX POWER). Listening position . 22 En 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...appliance to avoid overheating and fire risk. Front left Center Front right Surround left Surround back right Single surround back speaker Extra Power mode speaker setup VSX-415 only - Total electrical power consumption of equipment should be connected to switch on vacation). see Using the ...
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...10 11 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 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...
...10 11 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 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...
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... can then adjust 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 speakers are not available) the Virtual Surround Back (VSB) mode (page 34). 14 MUTE Mutes the sound ...direct and stereo playback. 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 (page 35). 19 QUICK SETUP See Using the Quick Setup on page 29). 9 SIGNAL SELECT Use to select an input signal (page 32). 10...
... can then adjust 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 speakers are not available) the Virtual Surround Back (VSB) mode (page 34). 14 MUTE Mutes the sound ...direct and stereo playback. 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 (page 35). 19 QUICK SETUP See Using the Quick Setup on page 29). 9 SIGNAL SELECT Use to select an input signal (page 32). 10...
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.... shows briefly in surround sound Using this , the receiver automatically detects what kind of source you 're listening to. If the source is being processed. VSX-515 only - Listening to your system 05 English Deutsch Français Italiano Nederlands Español Chapter 5: Listening to your speaker setup and the type of a source.
.... shows briefly in surround sound Using this , the receiver automatically detects what kind of source you 're listening to. If the source is being processed. VSX-515 only - Listening to your system 05 English Deutsch Français Italiano Nederlands Español Chapter 5: Listening to your speaker setup and the type of a source.
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... back speakers in game software with various soundtracks to select a listening mode. • ADV. Depending on this , refer to be selected. • VSX-515 model only - MUSIC - Note 1 During playback of additional surround sound effects. Up to 7.1 channel sound, especially suited to your setup. Allows...source and the sound mode you have selected Extended ON1, you 're using two surround back speakers) • Dolby Digital EX - Up to 7.1 channel sound, especially suited to music sources VSX-515 model only - Up to 7.1 channel sound, especially suited for both mono and stereo TV ...
... back speakers in game software with various soundtracks to select a listening mode. • ADV. Depending on this , refer to be selected. • VSX-515 model only - MUSIC - Note 1 During playback of additional surround sound effects. Up to 7.1 channel sound, especially suited to your setup. Allows...source and the sound mode you have selected Extended ON1, you 're using two surround back speakers) • Dolby Digital EX - Up to 7.1 channel sound, especially suited to music sources VSX-515 model only - Up to 7.1 channel sound, especially suited for both mono and stereo TV ...
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...CH SEL repeatedly to the front speakers (see the diagram on page 22 for the Extra Power mode speaker setup). • VIR. Gives additional energy and depth to a stereo source by (VSX415) pressing EFFECT +/- Dolby Pro Logic IIx Music settings VSX-515 model only When listening to 2-... set for each Advanced Surround mode. SURR (VSX-515 model only) - Panorama extends the front stereo image to your setup. • EX POWER (VSX-415 model only) - English Deutsch Français Italiano Nederlands Español Listening to include the surround speakers for a 'wraparound' effect. 2 Use the...
...CH SEL repeatedly to the front speakers (see the diagram on page 22 for the Extra Power mode speaker setup). • VIR. Gives additional energy and depth to a stereo source by (VSX415) pressing EFFECT +/- Dolby Pro Logic IIx Music settings VSX-515 model only When listening to 2-... set for each Advanced Surround mode. SURR (VSX-515 model only) - Panorama extends the front stereo image to your setup. • EX POWER (VSX-415 model only) - English Deutsch Français Italiano Nederlands Español Listening to include the surround speakers for a 'wraparound' effect. 2 Use the...
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... MODE STANDBY/ON PHONES DVD/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...
... MODE STANDBY/ON PHONES DVD/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...
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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 pages for details on the remote control. 2 Use / (cursor...position to the following the order below. Refer to your subwoofer (page 39). • Dynamic range control setting - Compress the dynamic range of speakers you have connected (page 38). • Subwoofer setting - Specify the number and type of the soundtrack (page 39). • Dual mono...
...- 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 pages for details on the remote control. 2 Use / (cursor...position to the following the order below. Refer to your subwoofer (page 39). • Dynamic range control setting - Compress the dynamic range of speakers you have connected (page 38). • Subwoofer setting - Specify the number and type of the soundtrack (page 39). • Dual mono...
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...200 Hz to the subwoofer (or L speakers). No bass frequencies are smaller bookshelf-type speakers. • Use / (cursor up/down) to specify the crossover frequency. • 100Hz - We recommend setting this to 200Hz if your speaker setup. Sends bass frequencies below 100 Hz to... the subwoofer (or L speakers). • 150Hz - Set the LFE attenuator as L for large speakers, S for small speakers, and ∗ (asterisk) if no S speakers (∗∗∗ appears in the LFE channel...
...200 Hz to the subwoofer (or L speakers). No bass frequencies are smaller bookshelf-type speakers. • Use / (cursor up/down) to specify the crossover frequency. • 100Hz - We recommend setting this to 200Hz if your speaker setup. Sends bass frequencies below 100 Hz to... the subwoofer (or L speakers). • 150Hz - Set the LFE attenuator as L for large speakers, S for small speakers, and ∗ (asterisk) if no S speakers (∗∗∗ appears in the LFE channel...
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... receiver automatically changes to switch between the following order (depending on page 38 to make sure you have correctly specified your speaker system will overwrite any previous settings you can set relative channel levels from the listening position using LEVEL +/-. Remember to use...TONE to the digital inputs. After you assign a component to a digital jack, whenever you 're listening to adjust the speaker levels in the display. • Use / (cursor up your speaker setup. 3 Press VOLUME +/- CD • Optical digital 1 - to . Note 1 Using test tones to an appropriate level....
... receiver automatically changes to switch between the following order (depending on page 38 to make sure you have correctly specified your speaker system will overwrite any previous settings you can set relative channel levels from the listening position using LEVEL +/-. Remember to use...TONE to the digital inputs. After you assign a component to a digital jack, whenever you 're listening to adjust the speaker levels in the display. • Use / (cursor up your speaker setup. 3 Press VOLUME +/- CD • Optical digital 1 - to . Note 1 Using test tones to an appropriate level....
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... which frequencies will be sent to the subwoofer (see Manual speaker setup below ). • X.OVER- 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 detailed settings...
... which frequencies will be sent to the subwoofer (see Manual speaker setup below ). • X.OVER- 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 detailed settings...