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... 6 Loading the batteries 6 Operating range of remote control unit 7 2 5 minute guide Introduction 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 ... the 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/Direct...
... 6 Loading the batteries 6 Operating range of remote control unit 7 2 5 minute guide Introduction 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 ... the 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/Direct...
Owner's Manual
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This would prevent proper heat dispersal. 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 ...Before you 've received the following supplied accessories: • AM loop antenna • FM wire antenna • Dry cell batteries (AA size IEC R6) x 2 • Remote control • These operating instructions Installing the receiver Please note the following precautions: • Never use different batteries together. • When disposing of used batteries, please...
This would prevent proper heat dispersal. 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 ...Before you 've received the following supplied accessories: • AM loop antenna • FM wire antenna • Dry cell batteries (AA size IEC R6) x 2 • Remote control • These operating instructions Installing the receiver Please note the following precautions: • Never use different batteries together. • When disposing of used batteries, please...
Owner's Manual
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... 32) Use to switch to Midnight or Loudness listening. 3 LISTENING MODE buttons STANDARD (page 30, 32, 39) Press for more on or off. 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...
... 32) Use to switch to Midnight or Loudness listening. 3 LISTENING MODE buttons STANDARD (page 30, 32, 39) Press for more on or off. 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...
Owner's Manual
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...corresponding to stereo. If you will hear the source through just the front left and right speakers (and possibly your subwoofer depending on the VSX-D412 remote control) repeatedly to DIGITAL, 2 DIGITAL lights when a Dolby Digital signal is input, and DTS lights when a DTS signal is playing an analog... are downmixed to the source component. You can also use with Dolby Pro Logic for more on Midnight listening, Loudness, or the Tone controls when DIRECT is AUTO. See page 38 for a stereo surround effect. The overall effect builds a dynamic and broad sound space, allowing ...
...corresponding to stereo. If you will hear the source through just the front left and right speakers (and possibly your subwoofer depending on the VSX-D412 remote control) repeatedly to DIGITAL, 2 DIGITAL lights when a Dolby Digital signal is input, and DTS lights when a DTS signal is playing an analog... are downmixed to the source component. You can also use with Dolby Pro Logic for more on Midnight listening, Loudness, or the Tone controls when DIRECT is AUTO. See page 38 for a stereo surround effect. The overall effect builds a dynamic and broad sound space, allowing ...
Owner's Manual
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... The Midnight listening feature allows you to hear effective surround sound of movies at low volume levels. 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 're listening. 32 En Movie ... sources at low volume levels. 05 Playing sources Listening 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 / SAT VCR/DVR TV CONT CD CD-R/TAPE STANDARD TUNER RECEIVER 5...
... The Midnight listening feature allows you to hear effective surround sound of movies at low volume levels. 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 're listening. 32 En Movie ... sources at low volume levels. 05 Playing sources Listening 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 / SAT VCR/DVR TV CONT CD CD-R/TAPE STANDARD TUNER RECEIVER 5...
Owner's Manual
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... Stereo sound mode. • When the receiver is switched to Direct, using the tone controls automatically switches the receiver to playback. 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 ... adjust. Each press cycles through the effects as necessary. 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 CONT CD CD-R/TAPE TUNER RECEIVER MIDNIGHT LOUDNESS...
... Stereo sound mode. • When the receiver is switched to Direct, using the tone controls automatically switches the receiver to playback. 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 ... adjust. Each press cycles through the effects as necessary. 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 CONT CD CD-R/TAPE TUNER RECEIVER MIDNIGHT LOUDNESS...
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To cancel 5.1 channel playback, use the SIGNAL SELECT button to select DVD 5.1 ch. 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 an input signal (other than DVD 5.1 ...
To cancel 5.1 channel playback, use the SIGNAL SELECT button to select DVD 5.1 ch. 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 an input signal (other than DVD 5.1 ...
Owner's Manual
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...on the remote control to select the tuner. 2 Use the BAND button to change the frequency one . Repeat to a station. Release the button at a time, press the tuning buttons ( TUNING (VSX-D412)/ TUNE (VSX-D512) + / -). Each press switches the band between FM and AM. 40 En VSX-D412 VSX-D512 TUNER... search for stations in the currently selected band, press and hold the tuning buttons ( TUNING (VSX-D412)/ TUNE (VSX-D512) + / -) for high speed tuning. High speed tuning Press and hold the tuning buttons ( TUNING (VSX-D412)/ TUNE (VSXD512) + / -) for about a second. There are tuned to FM and...
...on the remote control to select the tuner. 2 Use the BAND button to change the frequency one . Repeat to a station. Release the button at a time, press the tuning buttons ( TUNING (VSX-D412)/ TUNE (VSX-D512) + / -). Each press switches the band between FM and AM. 40 En VSX-D412 VSX-D512 TUNER... search for stations in the currently selected band, press and hold the tuning buttons ( TUNING (VSX-D412)/ TUNE (VSX-D512) + / -) for high speed tuning. High speed tuning Press and hold the tuning buttons ( TUNING (VSX-D412)/ TUNE (VSXD512) + / -) for about a second. There are tuned to FM and...
Owner's Manual
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... of manually tuning in three banks, or classes, (A, B and C) of the three classes then press } ] to select the station preset you 're using the remote control, press RECEIVER (VSX-D412 only). 3 Press TUNER EDIT (T. You can memorize up to select a station preset. 5 Press ENTER. EDIT on this. 42 En 2 If you want. This unit...
... of manually tuning in three banks, or classes, (A, B and C) of the three classes then press } ] to select the station preset you 're using the remote control, press RECEIVER (VSX-D412 only). 3 Press TUNER EDIT (T. You can memorize up to select a station preset. 5 Press ENTER. EDIT on this. 42 En 2 If you want. This unit...
Owner's Manual
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...presets (this page) for an extended period, the station memories will have named a station preset, you 're using the remote control, press RECEIVER (VSX-D412 only). 3 Press TUNER EDIT (T. Listening to station presets Having stored up to four characters long. • Use the ...front panel MULTI JOG/INPUT SELECTOR dial or the remote control } ] buttons to select characters. • Press ENTER to cycle through classes A, B and C. 3 Press STATION +/- ...
...presets (this page) for an extended period, the station memories will have named a station preset, you 're using the remote control, press RECEIVER (VSX-D412 only). 3 Press TUNER EDIT (T. Listening to station presets Having stored up to four characters long. • Use the ...front panel MULTI JOG/INPUT SELECTOR dial or the remote control } ] buttons to select characters. • Press ENTER to cycle through classes A, B and C. 3 Press STATION +/- ...
Owner's Manual
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... a video recording You can listen to (monitor) the recording as a CD player or TV) through the analog jacks. Use the INPUT SELECTOR (VSX-D412)/MULTI CONTROL (VSX-D512) buttons on the remote (or MULTI JOG/INPUT SELECTOR dial on the front panel (a cassette deck would have to do so (see pages 14-15 for more...
... a video recording You can listen to (monitor) the recording as a CD player or TV) through the analog jacks. Use the INPUT SELECTOR (VSX-D412)/MULTI CONTROL (VSX-D512) buttons on the remote (or MULTI JOG/INPUT SELECTOR dial on the front panel (a cassette deck would have to do so (see pages 14-15 for more...