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... to home theater 8 Listening to Surround Sound 9 Using the Quick Setup 12 3 Connecting up Audio/Video cords 13 S-video cables (VSX-D512 only 13 Digital audio cords/Optical cables 13 Connecting digital components 14 Connecting audio components 14 Connecting DVD 5.1 channel components ... 15 ... speakers 18 Speaker terminals 18 Hints on speaker placement 19 AC outlet 20 Operating other Pioneer components .......... 20 4 Controls and displays Remote Control (VSX-D512 21 Remote Control (VSX-D412 24 Front Panel 26 Display 28 5 Playing sources Introduction to Sound Modes 30 Stereo...
... to home theater 8 Listening to Surround Sound 9 Using the Quick Setup 12 3 Connecting up Audio/Video cords 13 S-video cables (VSX-D512 only 13 Digital audio cords/Optical cables 13 Connecting digital components 14 Connecting audio components 14 Connecting DVD 5.1 channel components ... 15 ... speakers 18 Speaker terminals 18 Hints on speaker placement 19 AC outlet 20 Operating other Pioneer components .......... 20 4 Controls and displays Remote Control (VSX-D512 21 Remote Control (VSX-D412 24 Front Panel 26 Display 28 5 Playing sources Introduction to Sound Modes 30 Stereo...
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... R • When installing on top of the batteries properly according to bend the cables over the top of space above the receiver. Loading the batteries VSX-D412 VSX-D512 Dry cell batteries (AA size IEC R6) × 2 Dry cell batteries (AA size IEC R6) × 2 Making cable connections Make sure not to the...
... R • When installing on top of the batteries properly according to bend the cables over the top of space above the receiver. Loading the batteries VSX-D412 VSX-D512 Dry cell batteries (AA size IEC R6) × 2 Dry cell batteries (AA size IEC R6) × 2 Making cable connections Make sure not to the...
Owner's Manual
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... up using a optical cable, see Optical digital input setting on page 38 to assign the optical input to DVD. If you hook up for the VSX-D412 will be the same. 9 En DIGITAL OUT Coaxial cable Video cord VIDEO OUT S DVD IN / LD FRONT D V D 5.1CH REC INPUT CD-R IN / TAPE / MD ...STANDBY/ON 41 ¡¢ 0 7 8 Î 3 DVD PLAYER DVD player VIDEO IN TV IN Video cord MONITOR OUT SUB WOOFER PREOUT *The illustration shows the VSX-D512, but DVD connections for surround sound in no time at all. Use a video cord to connect your TV. 5 minute guide 02 Listening to Surround...
... up using a optical cable, see Optical digital input setting on page 38 to assign the optical input to DVD. If you hook up for the VSX-D412 will be the same. 9 En DIGITAL OUT Coaxial cable Video cord VIDEO OUT S DVD IN / LD FRONT D V D 5.1CH REC INPUT CD-R IN / TAPE / MD ...STANDBY/ON 41 ¡¢ 0 7 8 Î 3 DVD PLAYER DVD player VIDEO IN TV IN Video cord MONITOR OUT SUB WOOFER PREOUT *The illustration shows the VSX-D512, but DVD connections for surround sound in no time at all. Use a video cord to connect your TV. 5 minute guide 02 Listening to Surround...
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... fluorescent display (FL) dimmer or brighter. 6 MENU (DVD control) Use to access different menus associated with your DVD player. 04 Controls and displays Remote Control (VSX-D412) DVD/LD TV/SAT CD 1 8 2 MASTER VOLUME 3 9 4 ATT MUTE 5 TUNING STATION 10 BAND CLASS MPX DISPLAY MENU TOP MENU 6 11 TUNER EDIT SETUP 7 ENTER DVD...
... fluorescent display (FL) dimmer or brighter. 6 MENU (DVD control) Use to access different menus associated with your DVD player. 04 Controls and displays Remote Control (VSX-D412) DVD/LD TV/SAT CD 1 8 2 MASTER VOLUME 3 9 4 ATT MUTE 5 TUNING STATION 10 BAND CLASS MPX DISPLAY MENU TOP MENU 6 11 TUNER EDIT SETUP 7 ENTER DVD...
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You can also use with Dolby Digital sources for more on these modes. • Press STEREO/DIRECT (STEREO on the VSX-D412 remote control) repeatedly to a digital input. STEREO/ DIRECT SIGNAL SELECT MONITOR MIDNIGHT LOUDNESS TONE QUICK SETUP MULTI JOG MULTI JOG ENTER INPUT SELECTOR MASTER VOLUME ...
You can also use with Dolby Digital sources for more on these modes. • Press STEREO/DIRECT (STEREO on the VSX-D412 remote control) repeatedly to a digital input. STEREO/ DIRECT SIGNAL SELECT MONITOR MIDNIGHT LOUDNESS TONE QUICK SETUP MULTI JOG MULTI JOG ENTER INPUT SELECTOR MASTER VOLUME ...
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...repeatedly to get good bass and treble from music sources at low volume levels. The Midnight listening feature allows you to multi-channel playback VSX-D412 VSX-D512 INPUT SELECTOR RECEIVER DVD/LD TV/SAT CD TUNER CD-R/ TAPE/MD VCR/ DVR STANDARD RECEIVER DVD/LD MULTI CONTROL TV / ... effect. • The Movie, Music, and Expanded effects of 10 to playback. Movie Music Virtual SB* 5-Stereo Expanded *VSX-D512 only. Use the INPUT SELECTOR (VSX-D412)/MULTI CONTROL (VSX-D512) buttons on the remote (or the MULTI JOG/INPUT SELECTOR dial on the receiver. 3 Select the source you want...
...repeatedly to get good bass and treble from music sources at low volume levels. The Midnight listening feature allows you to multi-channel playback VSX-D412 VSX-D512 INPUT SELECTOR RECEIVER DVD/LD TV/SAT CD TUNER CD-R/ TAPE/MD VCR/ DVR STANDARD RECEIVER DVD/LD MULTI CONTROL TV / ... effect. • The Movie, Music, and Expanded effects of 10 to playback. Movie Music Virtual SB* 5-Stereo Expanded *VSX-D512 only. Use the INPUT SELECTOR (VSX-D412)/MULTI CONTROL (VSX-D512) buttons on the remote (or the MULTI JOG/INPUT SELECTOR dial on the receiver. 3 Select the source you want...
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Playing other sources VSX-D412 VSX-D512 INPUT SELECTOR RECEIVER DVD/LD TV/SAT CD TUNER CD-R/ TAPE/MD VCR/ DVR RECEIVER DVD/LD MULTI CONTROL TV / SAT VCR/DVR TV ... seconds for your changes to be used with the Stereo sound mode. • When the receiver is switched to adjust. Use the INPUT SELECTOR (VSX-D412)/MULTI CONTROL (VSX-D512) buttons on the remote (or the MULTI JOG/INPUT SELECTOR dial on the front panel). 4 Start playback of the receiver. 3 Select the source...
Playing other sources VSX-D412 VSX-D512 INPUT SELECTOR RECEIVER DVD/LD TV/SAT CD TUNER CD-R/ TAPE/MD VCR/ DVR RECEIVER DVD/LD MULTI CONTROL TV / SAT VCR/DVR TV ... seconds for your changes to be used with the Stereo sound mode. • When the receiver is switched to adjust. Use the INPUT SELECTOR (VSX-D412)/MULTI CONTROL (VSX-D512) buttons on the remote (or the MULTI JOG/INPUT SELECTOR dial on the front panel). 4 Start playback of the receiver. 3 Select the source...
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..., as well as the Standard, Advanced Surround, and Stereo/Direct sound modes. • When 5.1 channel playback is not already selected. Use the INPUT SELECTOR (VSX-D412)/MULTI CONTROL (VSX-D512) buttons on the remote (or the MULTI JOG/INPUT SELECTOR dial on the front panel). 2 Press SIGNAL SELECT (front panel) repeatedly to select...
..., as well as the Standard, Advanced Surround, and Stereo/Direct sound modes. • When 5.1 channel playback is not already selected. Use the INPUT SELECTOR (VSX-D412)/MULTI CONTROL (VSX-D512) buttons on the remote (or the MULTI JOG/INPUT SELECTOR dial on the front panel). 2 Press SIGNAL SELECT (front panel) repeatedly to select...
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...system or add new speakers, etc.). Optical digital input setting (page 38) Specify the component to be assigned to the coaxial digital input. VSX-D412 VSX-D512 It will be sent to the subwoofer (or large speakers). LFE attenuator setting (page 37) Specify the peak level for details on each... option as you cycle through the display. If you are using the Pioneer S-FCRW230 speaker system, you'll have connected. ENTER Dual mono setting (page 38) Isolate one channel when listening to discs with dual mono ...
...system or add new speakers, etc.). Optical digital input setting (page 38) Specify the component to be assigned to the coaxial digital input. VSX-D412 VSX-D512 It will be sent to the subwoofer (or large speakers). LFE attenuator setting (page 37) Specify the peak level for details on each... option as you cycle through the display. If you are using the Pioneer S-FCRW230 speaker system, you'll have connected. ENTER Dual mono setting (page 38) Isolate one channel when listening to discs with dual mono ...
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...: 0 dB For best surround sound playback, you should hear the test tone at the same volume from the main listening position. The test tone is . VSX-D412 VSX-D512 STANDARD MASTER VOLUME STANDARD CH TEST SELECT LEVEL TONE MASTER VOLUME CH SELECT TEST TONE LEVEL Î RECEIVER The speaker volume can set the...
...: 0 dB For best surround sound playback, you should hear the test tone at the same volume from the main listening position. The test tone is . VSX-D412 VSX-D512 STANDARD MASTER VOLUME STANDARD CH TEST SELECT LEVEL TONE MASTER VOLUME CH SELECT TEST TONE LEVEL Î RECEIVER The speaker volume can set the...
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...this . Repeat to do this : Automatic tuning To search for stations in the currently selected band, press and hold the tuning buttons ( TUNING (VSX-D412)/ TUNE (VSX-D512) + / -) for other stations. Each press switches the band between FM and AM. 40 En Release the button at a time, press... the tuning buttons ( TUNING (VSX-D412)/ TUNE (VSX-D512) + / -). There are tuned to a station you can memorize the frequency for recall later-see Saving station presets on the next page for...
...this . Repeat to do this : Automatic tuning To search for stations in the currently selected band, press and hold the tuning buttons ( TUNING (VSX-D412)/ TUNE (VSX-D512) + / -) for other stations. Each press switches the band between FM and AM. 40 En Release the button at a time, press... the tuning buttons ( TUNING (VSX-D412)/ TUNE (VSX-D512) + / -). There are tuned to a station you can memorize the frequency for recall later-see Saving station presets on the next page for...
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... each . Use the front panel controls to memorize. EDIT on this. 42 En 2 If you're using the remote control, press RECEIVER (VSX-D412 only). 3 Press TUNER EDIT (T. After pressing ENTER, the preset class and number stop blinking and the receiver stores the station. You can memorize...EDIT CLASS BAND MPX MULTI JOG LISTENING MODE INPUT ATT FL DIMMER MULTI JOG MULTI JOG ENTER INPUT SELECTOR MASTER VOLUME DOWN UP R VSX-D412 VSX-D512 TUNER TUNING BAND CLASS MPX TUNER EDIT ENTER RECEIVER TUNER RECEIVER MASTER VOLUME TUNE INPUT ATT T.EDIT ST ST ENTER TUNE BAND...
... each . Use the front panel controls to memorize. EDIT on this. 42 En 2 If you're using the remote control, press RECEIVER (VSX-D412 only). 3 Press TUNER EDIT (T. After pressing ENTER, the preset class and number stop blinking and the receiver stores the station. You can memorize...EDIT CLASS BAND MPX MULTI JOG LISTENING MODE INPUT ATT FL DIMMER MULTI JOG MULTI JOG ENTER INPUT SELECTOR MASTER VOLUME DOWN UP R VSX-D412 VSX-D512 TUNER TUNING BAND CLASS MPX TUNER EDIT ENTER RECEIVER TUNER RECEIVER MASTER VOLUME TUNE INPUT ATT T.EDIT ST ST ENTER TUNE BAND...
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...; If the receiver is left disconnected from the AC power outlet for how to do this. 2 If you're using the remote control, press RECEIVER (VSX-D412 only). 3 Press TUNER EDIT (T. EDIT on the VSXD512 remote) to select the station preset you want . The display shows ST. If no character is input...
...; If the receiver is left disconnected from the AC power outlet for how to do this. 2 If you're using the remote control, press RECEIVER (VSX-D412 only). 3 Press TUNER EDIT (T. EDIT on the VSXD512 remote) to select the station preset you want . The display shows ST. If no character is input...
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... to (monitor) the recording as a CD player or TV) through the analog jacks. Most video recorders set the recording levels. Use the INPUT SELECTOR (VSX-D412)/MULTI CONTROL (VSX-D512) buttons on the remote (or MULTI JOG/INPUT SELECTOR dial on the recorded signal. 1 Select the source you are unsure how to record.
... to (monitor) the recording as a CD player or TV) through the analog jacks. Most video recorders set the recording levels. Use the INPUT SELECTOR (VSX-D412)/MULTI CONTROL (VSX-D512) buttons on the remote (or MULTI JOG/INPUT SELECTOR dial on the recorded signal. 1 Select the source you are unsure how to record.