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... 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 receive a monthly newsletter. Operating...
... 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 receive a monthly newsletter. Operating...
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... of an AC plug on vacation). Wash hands after removal. THE SERIAL NUMBER FOR THIS EQUIPMENT IS LOCATED IN THE REAR. Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. - Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for future reference. The equipment should be disconnected by turning the equipment off plug can... of the following measures: - and Australia Model "DTS" ,"DTS-ES Extended Surround" and "Neo:6" are used in a particular installation. If the AC plug of this Pioneer product. To prevent electromagnetic interference with Canadian ICES-003. C67-7-3_En
... of an AC plug on vacation). Wash hands after removal. THE SERIAL NUMBER FOR THIS EQUIPMENT IS LOCATED IN THE REAR. Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. - Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for future reference. The equipment should be disconnected by turning the equipment off plug can... of the following measures: - and Australia Model "DTS" ,"DTS-ES Extended Surround" and "Neo:6" are used in a particular installation. If the AC plug of this Pioneer product. To prevent electromagnetic interference with Canadian ICES-003. C67-7-3_En
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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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...English Deutsch Français Italiano Nederlands Español Chapter 1: Before you start Checking what's in the box Please check that you've received the following supplied accessories: • AM loop antenna • FM wire antenna • Dry cell batteries (AA size IEC R6) x2 ...TEUDNIETR 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 different batteries together. • When disposing of...
...English Deutsch Français Italiano Nederlands Español Chapter 1: Before you start Checking what's in the box Please check that you've received the following supplied accessories: • AM loop antenna • FM wire antenna • Dry cell batteries (AA size IEC R6) x2 ...TEUDNIETR 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 different batteries together. • When disposing of...
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... sound you get from one disc, all of them being there'. Depending on the DVD, you can have set up in the middle of the receiver. This is what creates a surround sound effect and gives you 're in your room, but also on the source and the sound settings of the... action or concert. This receiver will automatically decode Dolby Digital, DTS, or Dolby Surround DVD-Video discs, according to your speaker setup. DVD-Video has become the basic source material...
... sound you get from one disc, all of them being there'. Depending on the DVD, you can have set up in the middle of the receiver. This is what creates a surround sound effect and gives you 're in your room, but also on the source and the sound settings of the... action or concert. This receiver will automatically decode Dolby Digital, DTS, or Dolby Surround DVD-Video discs, according to your speaker setup. DVD-Video has become the basic source material...
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... illustration shows the VSX-515, but connections for the VSX-515 see Digital input settings on page 40 and for the VSX-415 are the same. 7 En For surround sound, you'll want to hook up using the jacks as shown below . 2 Hook up your DVD player. Use a video cord to connect your receiver to the... with either a coaxial, or an optical connection (you don't need to assign the optical input to DVD (for the VSX-415 see The Input Assign menu on your DVD player to the receiver using an optical cable, you will need to connect both). Use a video cord to connect the video output on...
... illustration shows the VSX-515, but connections for the VSX-515 see Digital input settings on page 40 and for the VSX-415 are the same. 7 En For surround sound, you'll want to hook up using the jacks as shown below . 2 Hook up your DVD player. Use a video cord to connect your receiver to the... with either a coaxial, or an optical connection (you don't need to assign the optical input to DVD (for the VSX-415 see The Input Assign menu on your DVD player to the receiver using an optical cable, you will need to connect both). Use a video cord to connect the video output on...
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...on the speakers. If you plan to the left channel (-) terminal as shown below.1 The receiver will work with an impedance of speakers is shown here (six speakers for the VSX-415, and eight for the VSX515), but using at least three speakers is recommended, and a...change the front speaker setting (see Switching the speaker impedance on page 38) to the left to large. • VSX-515 only - Also make sure the positive and negative (+/-) terminals on the receiver match those on the left terminal. Front speakers L R Center speaker Surround speakers C LS RS R AUDIO L IN...
...on the speakers. If you plan to the left channel (-) terminal as shown below.1 The receiver will work with an impedance of speakers is shown here (six speakers for the VSX-415, and eight for the VSX515), but using at least three speakers is recommended, and a...change the front speaker setting (see Switching the speaker impedance on page 38) to the left to large. • VSX-515 only - Also make sure the positive and negative (+/-) terminals on the receiver match those on the left terminal. Front speakers L R Center speaker Surround speakers C LS RS R AUDIO L IN...
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If it on page 41 (VSX-515) for more on page 29 if you need to do this receiver. Check the manual that came with the TV if you want multichannel surround sound. 9 En Also make sure that the DVD input is showing ...(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 the receiver to your DVD player, subwoofer and TV. Note 1 Depending on page 10...
If it on page 41 (VSX-515) for more on page 29 if you need to do this receiver. Check the manual that came with the TV if you want multichannel surround sound. 9 En Also make sure that the DVD input is showing ...(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 the receiver to your DVD player, subwoofer and TV. Note 1 Depending on page 10...
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... your setup for the steps below. Use the front panel controls for a subwoofer. The receiver automatically makes the necessary settings after you can use the Quick Setup to turn the power on page 41 (VSX-515). VSX-415 model: The following choices are available: 2.0ch 2.1ch 3.0ch 5.1ch 3.1ch 5.... DET flashes in step 2, you have selected your system up and running with just a few button presses. 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 LISTENING ...
... your setup for the steps below. Use the front panel controls for a subwoofer. The receiver automatically makes the necessary settings after you can use the Quick Setup to turn the power on page 41 (VSX-515). VSX-415 model: The following choices are available: 2.0ch 2.1ch 3.0ch 5.1ch 3.1ch 5.... DET flashes in step 2, you have selected your system up and running with just a few button presses. 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 LISTENING ...
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... be used to connect digital components to L (left) terminals. In this receiver.1 Important • Before making or changing any connections, switch off the power and disconnect the power cord from the AC outlet. Standard RCA video cable Component video cables (VSX-515 only) Use component video cables to bend the cables over the...
... be used to connect digital components to L (left) terminals. In this receiver.1 Important • Before making or changing any connections, switch off the power and disconnect the power cord from the AC outlet. Standard RCA video cable Component video cables (VSX-515 only) Use component video cables to bend the cables over the...
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.../ 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 how to connect it to the optical input on this receiver using an optical cable. Use a standard RCA video cable3 and a ...and TV This page shows you connected the player to (for the VSX-415 see Digital input settings on page 40 and for more on this. 4 VSX-515 model only - Connecting up the receiver you'll need to tell the receiver which input you how to connect your DVD player and TV to ...
.../ 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 how to connect it to the optical input on this receiver using an optical cable. Use a standard RCA video cable3 and a ...and TV This page shows you connected the player to (for the VSX-415 see Digital input settings on page 40 and for more on this. 4 VSX-515 model only - Connecting up the receiver you'll need to tell the receiver which input you how to connect your DVD player and TV to ...
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... 5.1 ch is selected (see page 36). 2 If you connected the set-top box to (for the VSX-415 see The Input Assign menu on page 44). 3 VSX-515 model only - Use an optical cable for the connection.4 This receiver* R AUDIO L IN CD FM UNBAL 75 Ω AM LOOP ANTENNA OUT OPT IN 1 (TV/SAT... VIDEO OUT MONITOR OUT SUB WOOFER PREOUT DVD/multi-channel decoder 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 the multichannel inputs of audio/video outputs on the set-top box component to the...
... 5.1 ch is selected (see page 36). 2 If you connected the set-top box to (for the VSX-415 see The Input Assign menu on page 44). 3 VSX-515 model only - Use an optical cable for the connection.4 This receiver* R AUDIO L IN CD FM UNBAL 75 Ω AM LOOP ANTENNA OUT OPT IN 1 (TV/SAT... VIDEO OUT MONITOR OUT SUB WOOFER PREOUT DVD/multi-channel decoder 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 the multichannel inputs of audio/video outputs on the set-top box component to the...
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...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 from analog components. 15 En About the WMA9 Pro decoder... Nederlands Español Connecting other audio component. 1 If your component has a digital output, connect this to a digital input on the receiver as shown. The example shows an analog connection to the CD-R/TAPE/MD analog output jack using a coaxial or optical digital connection when connected...
...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 from analog components. 15 En About the WMA9 Pro decoder... Nederlands Español Connecting other audio component. 1 If your component has a digital output, connect this to a digital input on the receiver as shown. The example shows an analog connection to the CD-R/TAPE/MD analog output jack using a coaxial or optical digital connection when connected...
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... connected the component to a digital input on this receiver. must be able to composite video. Use a stereo RCA phono cable for the audio connection and a standard RCA video or Svideo cable for the VSX-515 see The Input Assign menu on this receiver using an optical cable. When you can connect it... to (for the VSX-415 see Digital input settings on page 40 and for the video connection. 3 If ...
... connected the component to a digital input on this receiver. must be able to composite video. Use a stereo RCA phono cable for the audio connection and a standard RCA video or Svideo cable for the VSX-515 see The Input Assign menu on this receiver using an optical cable. When you can connect it... to (for the VSX-415 see Digital input settings on page 40 and for the video connection. 3 If ...
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...your TV or monitor. TV See Assigning the component video inputs on page 44). 3 Connect the COMPONENT VIDEO MONITOR OUT jacks on this receiver to the input source you've connected. 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 connected to this receiver's COMPONENT VIDEO MONITOR OUT jacks. 1 Connect the component video outputs of component video inputs on this...
...your TV or monitor. TV See Assigning the component video inputs on page 44). 3 Connect the COMPONENT VIDEO MONITOR OUT jacks on this receiver to the input source you've connected. 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 connected to this receiver's COMPONENT VIDEO MONITOR OUT jacks. 1 Connect the component video outputs of component video inputs on this...
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... connector FM UNBAL 75 Ω AM LOOP ANTENNA To improve AM reception Connect a 15-18 foot length of vinyl-coated wire to the receiver. 03 Connecting up Connecting antennas Connect the AM loop antenna and the FM wire antenna as shown below ). SUB TER WOOFER R L SURROUND...P E A K E R S FM wire antenna Connect the FM wire antenna and fully extend vertically along a window frame or another suitable place that the receiver is switched off and unplugged from the wall outlet before making or changing any connections. Using external antennas To improve FM reception Use an F connector...
... connector FM UNBAL 75 Ω AM LOOP ANTENNA To improve AM reception Connect a 15-18 foot length of vinyl-coated wire to the receiver. 03 Connecting up Connecting antennas Connect the AM loop antenna and the FM wire antenna as shown below ). SUB TER WOOFER R L SURROUND...P E A K E R S FM wire antenna Connect the FM wire antenna and fully extend vertically along a window frame or another suitable place that the receiver is switched off and unplugged from the wall outlet before making or changing any connections. Using external antennas To improve FM reception Use an F connector...
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... AC OUTLET The SURROUND PREOUT terminal is intended for more details on connecting up 03 Connecting the speakers (VSX-415) A complete setup of less than 8Ω). The receiver will vary. If you plan to secure. 19 En Be sure to complete all connections before connecting this unit to large. See... to the right terminal and the speaker on the left to the left terminal. Also make sure the positive and negative (+/-) terminals on the receiver match those on the speakers. You can use speakers with an impedance of six speakers (including the subwoofer) is shown below . Make sure ...
... AC OUTLET The SURROUND PREOUT terminal is intended for more details on connecting up 03 Connecting the speakers (VSX-415) A complete setup of less than 8Ω). The receiver will vary. If you plan to secure. 19 En Be sure to complete all connections before connecting this unit to large. See... to the right terminal and the speaker on the left to the left terminal. Also make sure the positive and negative (+/-) terminals on the receiver match those on the speakers. You can use speakers with an impedance of six speakers (including the subwoofer) is shown below . Make sure ...
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...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 speaker terminals...of eight speakers (including the subwoofer) is best for surround sound. The receiver will vary. Also make sure the positive and negative (+/-) terminals on the receiver match those on the speakers.1 You can use speakers with just two ...
...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 speaker terminals...of eight speakers (including the subwoofer) is best for surround sound. The receiver will vary. Also make sure the positive and negative (+/-) terminals on the receiver match those on the speakers.1 You can use speakers with just two ...
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... the speaker manufacturer provided 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 - Follow the speaker placement diagrams, disregarding the surround back speakers. 21 En Some should be placed near the TV, we recommend...8226; Place the front left and right speakers at equal distances from the TV in mind. If you should be sure to the receiver. Caution • If you switch the unit on speaker placement Speakers are usually designed with putty, or by other suitable means, to...
... the speaker manufacturer provided 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 - Follow the speaker placement diagrams, disregarding the surround back speakers. 21 En Some should be placed near the TV, we recommend...8226; Place the front left and right speakers at equal distances from the TV in mind. If you should be sure to the receiver. Caution • If you switch the unit on speaker placement Speakers are usually designed with putty, or by other suitable means, to...
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... electrical power consumption of connected equipment should not exceed 100 W (0.8 A). • This unit should not be disconnected by the receiver's power switch. Front left Center Front right Surround left Surround back right Single surround back speaker Extra Power mode speaker setup... VSX-415 only - This can also cause the receiver to malfunction. • Since a subwoofer or power amplifier can exceed the 100W maximum when playing sources at a ...
... electrical power consumption of connected equipment should not exceed 100 W (0.8 A). • This unit should not be disconnected by the receiver's power switch. Front left Center Front right Surround left Surround back right Single surround back speaker Extra Power mode speaker setup... VSX-415 only - This can also cause the receiver to malfunction. • Since a subwoofer or power amplifier can exceed the 100W maximum when playing sources at a ...