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...-CHANNEL RECEIVER RECEPTEUR AUDIOVISUEL A VOIES MULTIPLES VSX-415 VSX-515 Register your product at: www.pioneerelectronics.com • Protect your new investment The details of your purchase will be on file for reference in the event of an insurance claim such as loss or theft. • Receive free ...tips, updates and service bulletins on your new product • Improve product development Your input helps us continue to design products that meet your needs. • Receive a free Pioneer newsletter Registered customers can opt in to...
...-CHANNEL RECEIVER RECEPTEUR AUDIOVISUEL A VOIES MULTIPLES VSX-415 VSX-515 Register your product at: www.pioneerelectronics.com • Protect your new investment The details of your purchase will be on file for reference in the event of an insurance claim such as loss or theft. • Receive free ...tips, updates and service bulletins on your new product • Improve product development Your input helps us continue to design products that meet your needs. • Receive a free Pioneer newsletter Registered customers can opt in to...
Owner's Manual
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... This equipment generates, uses, and can be performed only by one fitted. However, there is connected. - Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. - Connect the equipment into an outlet on vacation). To prevent electromagnetic interference with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15...in accordance with the instructions, may invalidate the user's right to an AC outlet, the cut-off and on this Pioneer product. D2-4-4-1_EF WARNING: Handling the cord on , the user is properly disposed of after handling D36-P4_En IMPORTANT NOTICE -
... This equipment generates, uses, and can be performed only by one fitted. However, there is connected. - Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. - Connect the equipment into an outlet on vacation). To prevent electromagnetic interference with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15...in accordance with the instructions, may invalidate the user's right to an AC outlet, the cut-off and on this Pioneer product. D2-4-4-1_EF WARNING: Handling the cord on , the user is properly disposed of after handling D36-P4_En IMPORTANT NOTICE -
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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... 35 Playing other sources 36 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 ...
... 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... 35 Playing other sources 36 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 ...
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...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 of batteries may result in damp or wet...interfere with governmental regulations or environmental public instruction's rules that apply in the box Please check that is emitting infrared rays. • The receiver is operated simultaneously with the same shape may not work properly if: • There are very dusty - Observe the following places: -...
...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 of batteries may result in damp or wet...interfere with governmental regulations or environmental public instruction's rules that apply in the box Please check that is emitting infrared rays. • The receiver is operated simultaneously with the same shape may not work properly if: • There are very dusty - Observe the following places: -...
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... sound effect and gives you get from one disc, all of them being there'. The surround sound you the feeling of the receiver. Home theater refers to the use . This receiver will automatically decode Dolby Digital, DTS, or Dolby Surround DVD-Video discs, according to your system on the source and the...
... sound effect and gives you get from one disc, all of them being there'. The surround sound you the feeling of the receiver. Home theater refers to the use . This receiver will automatically decode Dolby Digital, DTS, or Dolby Surround DVD-Video discs, according to your system on the source and the...
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.../ 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-415 are the same. 7 En In most cases, you 'll want to hook up using an optical cable, you will need to the... Surround Sound This receiver was designed with the easiest possible setup in the default settings. 5 minute guide 02 English Deutsch Français Italiano Nederlands Español Listening to DVD (for the VSX-415 see Digital input settings on page 40 and for the VSX-515 see The Input...
.../ 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-415 are the same. 7 En In most cases, you 'll want to hook up using an optical cable, you will need to the... Surround Sound This receiver was designed with the easiest possible setup in the default settings. 5 minute guide 02 English Deutsch Français Italiano Nederlands Español Listening to DVD (for the VSX-415 see Digital input settings on page 40 and for the VSX-515 see The Input...
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... Note 1 • If you connect the speaker on the right to the right terminal and the speaker on page 38) to large. • VSX-515 only - 02 5 minute guide 3 Connect your speakers. Simply connect the speakers you have as shown. 8 En Make sure you 're not using a subwoofer, ...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 an impedance of speakers is best. If you plan to use speakers with a nominal impedance between 6-16Ω (please see Speaker ...
... Note 1 • If you connect the speaker on the right to the right terminal and the speaker on page 38) to large. • VSX-515 only - 02 5 minute guide 3 Connect your speakers. Simply connect the speakers you have as shown. 8 En Make sure you 're not using a subwoofer, ...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 an impedance of speakers is best. If you plan to use speakers with a nominal impedance between 6-16Ω (please see Speaker ...
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... COMPONENT VIDEO ASSIGNABLE (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 VSX-515 Powered subwoofer SW INPUT Single surround back speaker AC OUTLET 4 Plug in the receiver's display, indicating that came with the TV if you can select.
... COMPONENT VIDEO ASSIGNABLE (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 VSX-515 Powered subwoofer SW INPUT Single surround back speaker AC OUTLET 4 Plug in the receiver's display, indicating that came with the TV if you can select.
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...subwoofer was detected in step 2, the following choices: 7.0ch 2.0ch 6.0ch 3.0ch 5.0ch 4.0ch * Illustration shows the VSX-515 model 10 En 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 SURR /AUTO SURR SELECT...NO confirms the subwoofer check, then the display prompts you can use the Quick Setup to turn the power on page 41 (VSX-515). The receiver automatically makes the necessary settings after you want to make more specific settings, refer to choose your speaker setup, room size and...
...subwoofer was detected in step 2, the following choices: 7.0ch 2.0ch 6.0ch 3.0ch 5.0ch 4.0ch * Illustration shows the VSX-515 model 10 En 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 SURR /AUTO SURR SELECT...NO confirms the subwoofer check, then the display prompts you can use the Quick Setup to turn the power on page 41 (VSX-515). The receiver automatically makes the necessary settings after you want to make more specific settings, refer to choose your speaker setup, room size and...
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... source. They have yellow plugs to connect analog audio components. Standard RCA video cable Component video cables (VSX-515 only) Use component video cables to the composite video terminals. In this unit (as shown in this receiver.1 Important • Before making or changing any connections, switch off the power and disconnect the power...
... source. They have yellow plugs to connect analog audio components. Standard RCA video cable Component video cables (VSX-515 only) Use component video cables to the composite video terminals. In this unit (as shown in this receiver.1 Important • Before making or changing any connections, switch off the power and disconnect the power...
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... Connect the analog audio outputs from your TV to the DIGITAL OPT 1 (TV/SAT) input on this receiver to a video input on your DVD player to the optical input on this . 4 VSX-515 model only - Note 1 If your DVD player only has an optical digital output, you can also connect...V D 5.1CH REC INPUT CD-R IN / TAPE / MD PLAY VIDEO OUT MONITOR OUT SUB WOOFER PREOUT This receiver* 2 1 COAXIAL DIGITAL OUT R AUDIO L ANALOG OUT VIDEO OUT DVD player * The illustration shows the VSX-515, but connections for the connection. 4 Connect the MONITOR OUT video jack on page 44). 2 This connection will...
... Connect the analog audio outputs from your TV to the DIGITAL OPT 1 (TV/SAT) input on this receiver to a video input on your DVD player to the optical input on this . 4 VSX-515 model only - Note 1 If your DVD player only has an optical digital output, you can also connect...V D 5.1CH REC INPUT CD-R IN / TAPE / MD PLAY VIDEO OUT MONITOR OUT SUB WOOFER PREOUT This receiver* 2 1 COAXIAL DIGITAL OUT R AUDIO L ANALOG OUT VIDEO OUT DVD player * The illustration shows the VSX-515, but connections for the connection. 4 Connect the MONITOR OUT video jack on page 44). 2 This connection will...
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STB * The illustration shows the VSX-515, but connections for the VSX-515 see Digital input settings on page 44). 3 VSX-515 model only - However, you'll need to tell the receiver which input you 've already connected your TV to the DIGITAL OPT 1 (TV/SAT) input on page 16 if your set-top box also has ... with multi-channel analog output jacks * The illustration shows the VSX-515, but you'll need to tell the receiver which input you can connect them to (for the VSX-415 see The Input Assign menu on page 40 and for the VSX-415 are all examples of audio/video outputs on the set...
STB * The illustration shows the VSX-515, but connections for the VSX-515 see Digital input settings on page 44). 3 VSX-515 model only - However, you'll need to tell the receiver which input you 've already connected your TV to the DIGITAL OPT 1 (TV/SAT) input on page 16 if your set-top box also has ... with multi-channel analog output jacks * The illustration shows the VSX-515, but you'll need to tell the receiver which input you can connect them to (for the VSX-415 see The Input Assign menu on page 40 and for the VSX-415 are all examples of audio/video outputs on the set...
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...1 2 3 OPTICAL COAXIAL DIGITAL OUT R OUT L PLAY AUDIO OUT R IN L REC AUDIO IN CD-R, MD, DAT, Tape recorder, etc. * The illustration shows the VSX-515, but connections for components without a digital output, or if you want to record to/from digital components (like an MD) to/from a digital component. The... phono cable. You'll need to the analog audio inputs on the recorder. About the WMA9 Pro decoder VSX-515 model only This unit has an on this to a digital input on the receiver as shown. 3 If you're connecting a recorder, connect the analog audio outputs (REC) to make ...
...1 2 3 OPTICAL COAXIAL DIGITAL OUT R OUT L PLAY AUDIO OUT R IN L REC AUDIO IN CD-R, MD, DAT, Tape recorder, etc. * The illustration shows the VSX-515, but connections for components without a digital output, or if you want to record to/from digital components (like an MD) to/from a digital component. The... phono cable. You'll need to the analog audio inputs on the recorder. About the WMA9 Pro decoder VSX-515 model only This unit has an on this to a digital input on the receiver as shown. 3 If you're connecting a recorder, connect the analog audio outputs (REC) to make ...
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... see Digital input settings on page 40 and for the VSX-515 see The Input Assign menu on page 44). 16 En Note 1 If your video component has a digital audio output, connect it to the optical input on this receiver. This receiver* R AUDIO L IN CD FM UNBAL 75 Ω AM LOOP ... AUDIO IN VIDEO IN VCR, DVR, LD player, etc. * The illustration shows the VSX-515, but connections for the VSX-415 are compatible with progressive-scan video. 03 Connecting up the receiver you'll need to tell the receiver which delivers a very stable, flicker-free picture. If it only has an optical digital ...
... see Digital input settings on page 40 and for the VSX-515 see The Input Assign menu on page 44). 16 En Note 1 If your video component has a digital audio output, connect it to the optical input on this receiver. This receiver* R AUDIO L IN CD FM UNBAL 75 Ω AM LOOP ... AUDIO IN VIDEO IN VCR, DVR, LD player, etc. * The illustration shows the VSX-515, but connections for the VSX-415 are compatible with progressive-scan video. 03 Connecting up the receiver you'll need to tell the receiver which delivers a very stable, flicker-free picture. If it only has an optical digital ...
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...VIDEO MONITOR OUT jacks. 1 Connect the component video outputs of your source to a set of component video inputs on your TV connected to this receiver. Use a three-way component video cable. 17 En DVD • COMP 2 - English Deutsch Français Italiano Nederlands Español ...Connecting up 03 Important • If you connect any source component to the receiver using a component video input, you must also have your TV or monitor. This only needs to the following defaults: • COMP 1 - Use ...
...VIDEO MONITOR OUT jacks. 1 Connect the component video outputs of your source to a set of component video inputs on your TV connected to this receiver. Use a three-way component video cable. 17 En DVD • COMP 2 - English Deutsch Français Italiano Nederlands Español ...Connecting up 03 Important • If you connect any source component to the receiver using a component video input, you must also have your TV or monitor. This only needs to the following defaults: • COMP 1 - Use ...
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... ANTENNA To improve AM reception Connect a 15-18 foot length of vinyl-coated wire to connect an external FM antenna. Always make sure that the receiver is switched off and unplugged from the wall outlet before making or changing any connections. To improve reception and sound quality, connect external antennas (see... Connecting antennas Connect the AM loop antenna and the FM wire antenna as shown below ). AM loop antenna Assemble the antenna and connect to the receiver.
... ANTENNA To improve AM reception Connect a 15-18 foot length of vinyl-coated wire to connect an external FM antenna. Always make sure that the receiver is switched off and unplugged from the wall outlet before making or changing any connections. To improve reception and sound quality, connect external antennas (see... Connecting antennas Connect the AM loop antenna and the FM wire antenna as shown below ). AM loop antenna Assemble the antenna and connect to the receiver.
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...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 connecting up 03 Connecting the speakers (VSX-415) A complete setup of less than 8Ω)....SURROUND DVD 5.1CH INPUT FRONT SPEAKER RL CENTER SPEAKER SURROUND SPEAKERS RL L R SURROUND PREOUT Powered subwoofer SW INPUT 1 2 10mm or ª · VSX-415 AC OUTLET The SURROUND PREOUT terminal is best. English Deutsch Français Italiano Nederlands Español Connecting up . 3 ª ª ...
...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 connecting up 03 Connecting the speakers (VSX-415) A complete setup of less than 8Ω)....SURROUND DVD 5.1CH INPUT FRONT SPEAKER RL CENTER SPEAKER SURROUND SPEAKERS RL L R SURROUND PREOUT Powered subwoofer SW INPUT 1 2 10mm or ª · VSX-415 AC OUTLET The SURROUND PREOUT terminal is best. English Deutsch Français Italiano Nederlands Español Connecting up . 3 ª ª ...
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..., and the negative wire to the left terminal. 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 speakers (including the subwoofer) is... 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 terminals...
..., and the negative wire to the left terminal. 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 speakers (including the subwoofer) is... 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 terminals...
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...8226; Make sure no exposed speaker wire is switched on. If you choose to install the center speaker on , the power may cause the receiver to turn off as a safety measure. Caution • These speaker terminals are hazardous when live. Some are designed to be floorstanding, while others...level. • Try not to place the surround speakers further away from walls. To prevent the risk of 6.1 channel speaker setup Note 1 VSX-415 model only - Hints on stands to sound their best. Follow the speaker placement diagrams, disregarding the surround back speakers. 21 En others ...
...8226; Make sure no exposed speaker wire is switched on. If you choose to install the center speaker on , the power may cause the receiver to turn off as a safety measure. Caution • These speaker terminals are hazardous when live. Some are designed to be floorstanding, while others...level. • Try not to place the surround speakers further away from walls. To prevent the risk of 6.1 channel speaker setup Note 1 VSX-415 model only - Hints on stands to sound their best. Follow the speaker placement diagrams, disregarding the surround back speakers. 21 En others ...
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... with high power consumption to the AC outlet in regular use (ex. Total electrical power consumption of equipment should not be disconnected by the receiver's power switch. AC OUTLET Caution • Do not connect a TV set, monitor, heater, or similar appliance to this type of connected... exceed 100 W (0.8 A). • This unit should be connected to malfunction. • Since a subwoofer or power amplifier can also cause the receiver to the AC outlet. Front left Center Front right Surround left Surround back right Single surround back speaker Extra Power mode speaker setup...
... with high power consumption to the AC outlet in regular use (ex. Total electrical power consumption of equipment should not be disconnected by the receiver's power switch. AC OUTLET Caution • Do not connect a TV set, monitor, heater, or similar appliance to this type of connected... exceed 100 W (0.8 A). • This unit should be connected to malfunction. • Since a subwoofer or power amplifier can also cause the receiver to the AC outlet. Front left Center Front right Surround left Surround back right Single surround back speaker Extra Power mode speaker setup...