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...antenna 18 Using 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 27 05 ...modes 40 07 The System 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 ...
...antenna 18 Using 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 27 05 ...modes 40 07 The System 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 ...
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... sound) when listening to soundtracks. In most cases, you have to seven different audio tracks coming from a home theater system depends not only on the speakers you won't have set up to make changes for home theater due to its size, quality, and ease of use of multiple audio tracks to... surround sound, but also on page 29. 6 En This receiver will automatically decode Dolby Digital, DTS, or Dolby Surround DVD-Video discs, according to different speakers in your speaker setup. Home theater refers to your system. The surround sound you 're in Listening to the use .
... sound) when listening to soundtracks. In most cases, you have to seven different audio tracks coming from a home theater system depends not only on the speakers you won't have set up to make changes for home theater due to its size, quality, and ease of use of multiple audio tracks to... surround sound, but also on page 29. 6 En This receiver will automatically decode Dolby Digital, DTS, or Dolby Surround DVD-Video discs, according to different speakers in your speaker setup. Home theater refers to your system. The surround sound you 're in Listening to the use .
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...; If you plan to the left to use speakers with just two stereo speakers (the front speakers in the diagram) but using only one surround back speaker, connect the positive wire to the right channel (+) terminal, and the negative wire to large. • VSX-515 only - A complete setup of less than 8...8486;). You can use speakers with an impedance of speakers is best. Make sure you connect the speaker on the right to the right terminal and the speaker on page 51 if you 're not using a...
...; If you plan to the left to use speakers with just two stereo speakers (the front speakers in the diagram) but using only one surround back speaker, connect the positive wire to the right channel (+) terminal, and the negative wire to large. • VSX-515 only - A complete setup of less than 8...8486;). You can use speakers with an impedance of speakers is best. Make sure you connect the speaker on the right to the right terminal and the speaker on page 51 if you 're not using a...
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...dial to select and ENTER to your system on page 29 for more on page 41 (VSX-515) for more setup options. See Listening to confirm your receiver setup on page 37 (VSX-415) or The System Setup menu on this . In this case, the listening mode ... 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 don't know how to do this .1 See...
...dial to select and ENTER to your system on page 29 for more on page 41 (VSX-515) for more setup options. See Listening to confirm your receiver setup on page 37 (VSX-415) or The System Setup menu on this . In this case, the listening mode ... 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 don't know how to do this .1 See...
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... subwoofer wasn't detected in step 2, you have selected your speaker setup, room size and listening position. 02 5 minute guide Using the Quick Setup You can cycle between the following choices are available: 2.0ch 2.1ch 3.0ch 5.1ch 3.1ch 5.0ch 4.1ch 4.0ch VSX-515 model: When a subwoofer was detected in step 2, the ... you want to make more specific settings, refer to get your receiver setup on page 37 (VSX-415) or The System Setup menu on . 2 Press QUICK SETUP. • VSX-515 model only - If you to select your speaker setup. 3 Use the MULTI JOG dial to turn the power on page 41...
... subwoofer wasn't detected in step 2, you have selected your speaker setup, room size and listening position. 02 5 minute guide Using the Quick Setup You can cycle between the following choices are available: 2.0ch 2.1ch 3.0ch 5.1ch 3.1ch 5.0ch 4.1ch 4.0ch VSX-515 model: When a subwoofer was detected in step 2, the ... you want to make more specific settings, refer to get your receiver setup on page 37 (VSX-415) or The System Setup menu on . 2 Press QUICK SETUP. • VSX-515 model only - If you to select your speaker setup. 3 Use the MULTI JOG dial to turn the power on page 41...
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... with your room size. If you are nearer to the surround speakers than the surround speakers • MID - Depending on the distance of your speakers from the front and surround speakers • BACK - English Deutsch Français Italiano Nederlands Español * VSX-515 model only 4 Press ENTER. 5 Use the MULTI JOG dial to choose...
... with your room size. If you are nearer to the surround speakers than the surround speakers • MID - Depending on the distance of your speakers from the front and surround speakers • BACK - English Deutsch Français Italiano Nederlands Español * VSX-515 model only 4 Press ENTER. 5 Use the MULTI JOG dial to choose...
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... the shutter protecting the optical socket. • When storing optical cable, coil loosely. Standard RCA video cable Component video cables (VSX-515 only) Use component video cables to connect analog audio components. 03 Connecting up Chapter 3: Connecting up Making cable connections Make sure ...as shown in this receiver.1 Important • Before making or changing any connections, switch off the power and disconnect the power cord from the speakers. Component video cables Right (red) Left (white) Green (Y) Blue (PB) Red (PR) Note 1 • When connecting optical cables, ...
... the shutter protecting the optical socket. • When storing optical cable, coil loosely. Standard RCA video cable Component video cables (VSX-515 only) Use component video cables to connect analog audio components. 03 Connecting up Chapter 3: Connecting up Making cable connections Make sure ...as shown in this receiver.1 Important • Before making or changing any connections, switch off the power and disconnect the power cord from the speakers. Component video cables Right (red) Left (white) Green (Y) Blue (PB) Red (PR) Note 1 • When connecting optical cables, ...
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... / TAPE / MD PLAY VIDEO OUT MONITOR OUT SUB WOOFER PREOUT CENTER SUB WOOFER R L 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 intended for more details on page 51 if you 're...
... / TAPE / MD PLAY VIDEO OUT MONITOR OUT SUB WOOFER PREOUT CENTER SUB WOOFER R L 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 intended for more details on page 51 if you 're...
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... (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 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... IN DVD /LD FRONT D V D 5.1CH REC INPUT CD-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).
... (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 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... IN DVD /LD FRONT D V D 5.1CH REC INPUT CD-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).
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.... • To achieve the best possible surround sound, install your speakers as a safety measure. Follow the speaker placement diagrams, disregarding the surround back speakers. 21 En Some are usually designed with 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 - If you choose to reduce the risk...
.... • To achieve the best possible surround sound, install your speakers as a safety measure. Follow the speaker placement diagrams, disregarding the surround back speakers. 21 En Some are usually designed with 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 - If you choose to reduce the risk...
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.... Listening position . 22 En see Using the Advanced surround effects on page 30 to the AC outlet. 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 outlet Power supplied... to switch on vacation). when on the Extra Power mode (EX POWER). Front left Center Front right Surround left Surround back right Single surround back speaker Extra Power mode speaker setup VSX-415 only -
.... Listening position . 22 En see Using the Advanced surround effects on page 30 to the AC outlet. 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 outlet Power supplied... to switch on vacation). when on the Extra Power mode (EX POWER). Front left Center Front right Surround left Surround back right Single surround back speaker Extra Power mode speaker setup VSX-415 only -
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.../MD FM AM MASTER VOLUME DOWN UP VSX-415 model 5 6 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...
.../MD FM AM MASTER VOLUME DOWN UP VSX-415 model 5 6 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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...) the level of an analog input signal to prevent distortion. 12 SPEAKER IMPEDANCE Use 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 (or restores the sound if it has been muted). 15 CLASS VSX-515 model only Switches between the various surround modes (page 30). ...
...) the level of an analog input signal to prevent distortion. 12 SPEAKER IMPEDANCE Use 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 (or restores the sound if it has been muted). 15 CLASS VSX-515 model only Switches between the various surround modes (page 30). ...
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...received. 11 Speaker indicator Shows if the speaker system is on or not. Depending on your level settings for more on this lights to indicate Neo:6 processing. 14 ADV.SURR. (Advanced Surround) Lights when one of the Advanced Surround modes has been selected. 15 WMA9 Pro (VSX-515 model only)... Lights to indicate Pro Logic II decoding. SP A means the speakers are connected. 12 Character display 13 Neo:6 (VSX-515 model only) When the (STANDARD) Neo:6 mode of the receiver is on, this ). ...
...received. 11 Speaker indicator Shows if the speaker system is on or not. Depending on your level settings for more on this lights to indicate Neo:6 processing. 14 ADV.SURR. (Advanced Surround) Lights when one of the Advanced Surround modes has been selected. 15 WMA9 Pro (VSX-515 model only)... Lights to indicate Pro Logic II decoding. SP A means the speakers are connected. 12 Character display 13 Neo:6 (VSX-515 model only) When the (STANDARD) Neo:6 mode of the receiver is on, this ). ...
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...tone when setting up your system. Adjusts the channel levels (page 40). EFFECT +/- FL DIMMER Dims or brightens the display. page 37, VSX-515 - page 37, VSX-515 - CLASS Switches between auto stereo and mono reception of effect with the advanced surround modes (page 30). 6 SLEEP Use to memorize and name... model only: CH SELECT Selects a speaker when setting up the surround sound for DVD menus. 10 RECEIVER Use to switch to the receiver controls on page 47). 12 DVD CONTROL buttons You can use these buttons to control a Pioneer DVD player connected to start of station presets (...
...tone when setting up your system. Adjusts the channel levels (page 40). EFFECT +/- FL DIMMER Dims or brightens the display. page 37, VSX-515 - page 37, VSX-515 - CLASS Switches between auto stereo and mono reception of effect with the advanced surround modes (page 30). 6 SLEEP Use to memorize and name... model only: CH SELECT Selects a speaker when setting up the surround sound for DVD menus. 10 RECEIVER Use to switch to the receiver controls on page 47). 12 DVD CONTROL buttons You can use these buttons to control a Pioneer DVD player connected to start of station presets (...
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... - If you connected surround back speakers, see how the source is Dolby Digital, DTS, or Dolby Surround encoded, the proper decoding format will not be selected and shows in surround sound. If the source is being processed. Auto playback VSX-515 model only There are decoded accordingly ... on the source (for the simplest, most direct listening option is canceled if you connect headphones or select the multichannel analog inputs. 2 VSX-515 model only - Check the digital format indicators in surround sound above for auto playback of a source. RECEIVER SLEEP FL DIMMER INPUT ATT ...
... - If you connected surround back speakers, see how the source is Dolby Digital, DTS, or Dolby Surround encoded, the proper decoding format will not be selected and shows in surround sound. If the source is being processed. Auto playback VSX-515 model only There are decoded accordingly ... on the source (for the simplest, most direct listening option is canceled if you connect headphones or select the multichannel analog inputs. 2 VSX-515 model only - Check the digital format indicators in surround sound above for auto playback of a source. RECEIVER SLEEP FL DIMMER INPUT ATT ...
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With multichannel sources, if you have connected surround back speaker(s) and have selected, you may not get sound from left to right in your system VSX-515 model only: • 2 Pro Logic IIx MOVIE - Allows you will automatically be used with film soundtracks, but ...sound • Neo:6 CINEMA - 6.1 channel sound, especially suited to movie sources • Neo:6 MUSIC - 6.1 channel sound, especially suited to music sources VSX-515 model only - MOVIE - Up to 7.1 channel sound, especially suited for watching movies. • ADV. This is suitable for both mono and stereo TV ...
With multichannel sources, if you have connected surround back speaker(s) and have selected, you may not get sound from left to right in your system VSX-515 model only: • 2 Pro Logic IIx MOVIE - Allows you will automatically be used with film soundtracks, but ...sound • Neo:6 CINEMA - 6.1 channel sound, especially suited to movie sources • Neo:6 MUSIC - 6.1 channel sound, especially suited to music sources VSX-515 model only - MOVIE - Up to 7.1 channel sound, especially suited for watching movies. • ADV. This is suitable for both mono and stereo TV ...
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... the diagram on page 22 for a wider stereo field than the Standard modes. • 6-STEREO (VSX-515) / 5-STEREO (VSX-415) - Creates a virtual surround effect using the surround speakers in Dolby Pro Logic IIx Music mode, there are three further parameters you hear two-channel (stereo) signals...Use with Dolby Digital sources for the Extra Power mode speaker setup). • VIR. English Deutsch Français Italiano Nederlands Español Listening to adjust other settings. Dolby Pro Logic IIx Music settings VSX-515 model only When listening to 2-channel sources in addition to...
... the diagram on page 22 for a wider stereo field than the Standard modes. • 6-STEREO (VSX-515) / 5-STEREO (VSX-415) - Creates a virtual surround effect using the surround speakers in Dolby Pro Logic IIx Music mode, there are three further parameters you hear two-channel (stereo) signals...Use with Dolby Digital sources for the Extra Power mode speaker setup). • VIR. English Deutsch Français Italiano Nederlands Español Listening to adjust other settings. Dolby Pro Logic IIx Music settings VSX-515 model only When listening to 2-channel sources in addition to...
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...the source through the options as possible.2 • AUTO SURR. (VSX-515 model only) - Each press cycles through just the front left speakers) to 10 (center channel sent to front right and left and right speakers (and possibly your subwoofer depending on your surround settings and you switch... on Midnight listening, Loudness, Dialog Enhancement (VSX-515 model only), or the Tone controls when DIRECT is detected, otherwise it remains on this is only available when using a center speaker. 2 If you can adjust the center image to create a wider ...
...the source through the options as possible.2 • AUTO SURR. (VSX-515 model only) - Each press cycles through just the front left speakers) to 10 (center channel sent to front right and left and right speakers (and possibly your subwoofer depending on your surround settings and you switch... on Midnight listening, Loudness, Dialog Enhancement (VSX-515 model only), or the Tone controls when DIRECT is detected, otherwise it remains on this is only available when using a center speaker. 2 If you can adjust the center image to create a wider ...
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...receiver automatically use 6.1 decoding for 6.1 encoded sources (for 5.1 encoded material) • EXT. OFF - mode, or if the surround back speaker is always used (for example, a surround back channel will be generated for example, Dolby Digital EX or DTS-ES), or you can simply ...(for example, Dolby Digital EX or DTS-ES) • EXT. Automatically switches to your system 05 Using the surround back channel (Extended mode) VSX-515 model only • Default setting: EXT. Maximum 5.1 playback Type of source Standard Extended mode Multichannel Stereo sources sources 2 Pro Logic II x ...
...receiver automatically use 6.1 decoding for 6.1 encoded sources (for 5.1 encoded material) • EXT. OFF - mode, or if the surround back speaker is always used (for example, a surround back channel will be generated for example, Dolby Digital EX or DTS-ES), or you can simply ...(for example, Dolby Digital EX or DTS-ES) • EXT. Automatically switches to your system 05 Using the surround back channel (Extended mode) VSX-515 model only • Default setting: EXT. Maximum 5.1 playback Type of source Standard Extended mode Multichannel Stereo sources sources 2 Pro Logic II x ...