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AUDIO/VIDEO MULTI-CHANNEL RECEIVER VSX-D412 VSX-D512 Operating Instructions
AUDIO/VIDEO MULTI-CHANNEL RECEIVER VSX-D412 VSX-D512 Operating Instructions
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... 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... Using the tone controls 33 Playing other sources 33 Selecting the multi-channel analog inputs ... 34 6 Setting up the receiver Choosing your receiver setup 35 Speaker setting 36 Subwoofer setting 36 Crossover frequency setting 36 LFE attenuator setting 37 Front speaker distance setting 37 ...
... 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... Using the tone controls 33 Playing other sources 33 Selecting the multi-channel analog inputs ... 34 6 Setting up the receiver Choosing your receiver setup 35 Speaker setting 36 Subwoofer setting 36 Crossover frequency setting 36 LFE attenuator setting 37 Front speaker distance setting 37 ...
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...BAND MPX STANDARD SAUDRVARONCUNEDD SDTIERREECOT/ INPUT ATTLISFTELNDINIMGMMEORDE SSEIGLNEACLT MONITOR MIDNIGHT LOUDNESS TONE QUICK SETUP MULTI JOG AUDIO/VIDEO MULTI-CHANNEL MULTI JOG RECEIVER N∫m-Û.,, ENTER SINEPLUETCTOR DOWN MASTER VOLUME UP R • When installing on top of this unit. Observe the following... objects directly on a rack, shelf, etc., be sure to leave more than 8 inches (20 cm.) 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...
...BAND MPX STANDARD SAUDRVARONCUNEDD SDTIERREECOT/ INPUT ATTLISFTELNDINIMGMMEORDE SSEIGLNEACLT MONITOR MIDNIGHT LOUDNESS TONE QUICK SETUP MULTI JOG AUDIO/VIDEO MULTI-CHANNEL MULTI JOG RECEIVER N∫m-Û.,, ENTER SINEPLUETCTOR DOWN MASTER VOLUME UP R • When installing on top of this unit. Observe the following... objects directly on a rack, shelf, etc., be sure to leave more than 8 inches (20 cm.) 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...
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... sensor. • Direct sunlight or fluorescent light is shining onto the remote sensor. • The receiver is located near a device that is emitting infrared rays. • The receiver is operated simultaneously with another infrared remote control unit. + + - 1 4 2 5 3 6 STANDBY STANDBY/ON PHONES 30 STATION TUNER EDIT ... SDTIERREECOT/ INPUT ATTLISFTELNDINIMGMMEORDE SSEIGLNEACLT MONITOR MIDNIGHT LOUDNESS TONE QUICK SETUP MULTI JOG AUDIO/VIDEO MULTI-CHANNEL MULTI JOG RECEIVER N∫m-Û.,, ENTER SINEPLUETCTOR DOWN MASTER VOLUME 30 UP R 23ft (7m) 01 7 En
... sensor. • Direct sunlight or fluorescent light is shining onto the remote sensor. • The receiver is located near a device that is emitting infrared rays. • The receiver is operated simultaneously with another infrared remote control unit. + + - 1 4 2 5 3 6 STANDBY STANDBY/ON PHONES 30 STATION TUNER EDIT ... SDTIERREECOT/ INPUT ATTLISFTELNDINIMGMMEORDE SSEIGLNEACLT MONITOR MIDNIGHT LOUDNESS TONE QUICK SETUP MULTI JOG AUDIO/VIDEO MULTI-CHANNEL MULTI JOG RECEIVER N∫m-Û.,, ENTER SINEPLUETCTOR DOWN MASTER VOLUME 30 UP R 23ft (7m) 01 7 En
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...settings of them being sent to different speakers in the middle of 'being there'. The surround sound you get from one disc, all of the receiver. Depending on page 30. 8 En This is what creates a surround sound effect and gives you have to make changes for home theater due ...channel surround sound) are probably used to home theater systems that give you 're in your speaker setup. Home theater refers to your system. This receiver will automatically decode Dolby Digital, DTS, or Dolby Surround DVD-Video discs, according to the use . DVD-Video has become the basic source material...
...settings of them being sent to different speakers in the middle of 'being there'. The surround sound you get from one disc, all of the receiver. Depending on page 30. 8 En This is what creates a surround sound effect and gives you have to make changes for home theater due ...channel surround sound) are probably used to home theater systems that give you 're in your speaker setup. Home theater refers to your system. This receiver will automatically decode Dolby Digital, DTS, or Dolby Surround DVD-Video discs, according to the use . DVD-Video has become the basic source material...
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...IN / LD FRONT D V D 5.1CH REC INPUT CD-R IN / TAPE / MD ASSIGNABLE DIGITAL IN COAX OPT (DVD/LD) ¥ (TV/SAT) ¥ This receiver* VIDEO OUT 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 the default settings. 1 Hook up your system hooked up using the jacks shown below . Use a video ...
...IN / LD FRONT D V D 5.1CH REC INPUT CD-R IN / TAPE / MD ASSIGNABLE DIGITAL IN COAX OPT (DVD/LD) ¥ (TV/SAT) ¥ This receiver* VIDEO OUT 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 the default settings. 1 Hook up your system hooked up using the jacks shown below . Use a video ...
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... stereo speakers (the front speakers in the manner shown below. Also make sure the positive and negative (+/-) terminals on the receiver match those on page 36) to the AC power source. The receiver will vary. Make sure you have in the diagram) but everyone's home setup will work with a nominal impedance of...
... stereo speakers (the front speakers in the manner shown below. Also make sure the positive and negative (+/-) terminals on the receiver match those on page 36) to the AC power source. The receiver will vary. Make sure you have in the diagram) but everyone's home setup will work with a nominal impedance of...
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... your speaker setup and your room size. There are several other sound options you may only get digital 2 channel stereo and analog sound. In this receiver. Also make sure that DVD/LD is selected. Use the MULTI JOG/INPUT SELECTOR dial to select and ENTER to Standard (it should already be... set - See also Choosing your receiver setup on pages 35 to do this . see page 32 if you want multi-channel surround sound. 11 En Check the manual that came with...
... your speaker setup and your room size. There are several other sound options you may only get digital 2 channel stereo and analog sound. In this receiver. Also make sure that DVD/LD is selected. Use the MULTI JOG/INPUT SELECTOR dial to select and ENTER to Standard (it should already be... set - See also Choosing your receiver setup on pages 35 to do this . see page 32 if you want multi-channel surround sound. 11 En Check the manual that came with...
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... Press ENTER to 39. The display shows the speaker setup and room size that you want to make more specific settings, refer to Choosing your receiver setup on the distance of your surround speakers, choose between the following choices: 3.0ch 5.1ch 3.1ch 5.0ch 4.1ch 4.0ch Check the table below...8730; √ 4 Press ENTER. 02 5 minute guide Using the Quick Setup You can use the Quick Setup to choose your speaker setup. The receiver automatically makes the necessary settings after you to select your speaker setup. 3 Use the MULTI JOG/INPUT SELECTOR dial to get your system up and...
... Press ENTER to 39. The display shows the speaker setup and room size that you want to make more specific settings, refer to Choosing your receiver setup on the distance of your surround speakers, choose between the following choices: 3.0ch 5.1ch 3.1ch 5.0ch 4.1ch 4.0ch Check the table below...8730; √ 4 Press ENTER. 02 5 minute guide Using the Quick Setup You can use the Quick Setup to choose your speaker setup. The receiver automatically makes the necessary settings after you to select your speaker setup. 3 Use the MULTI JOG/INPUT SELECTOR dial to get your system up and...
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... jack on the video component you are used to connect digital components to insert completely. Be sure to this receiver. Digital audio coaxial cord (or standard video cord) Optical cable S-video cables (VSX-D512 only) Use S-video cables (not supplied) to insert completely. Connect from the AC outlet. Be sure to get... to insert completely. Connect red plugs to R (right), white plugs to L (left), and the yellow plugs to an S-video jack on the rear of the receiver to VIDEO.
... jack on the video component you are used to connect digital components to insert completely. Be sure to this receiver. Digital audio coaxial cord (or standard video cord) Optical cable S-video cables (VSX-D512 only) Use S-video cables (not supplied) to insert completely. Connect from the AC outlet. Be sure to get... to insert completely. Connect red plugs to R (right), white plugs to L (left), and the yellow plugs to an S-video jack on the rear of the receiver to VIDEO.
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... cord is a matter of matching like with , you need to hook up one type of digital terminal, it is disconnected from the wall outlet. This receiver has both ). DIGITAL OUT (OPTICAL) TV tuner (or Satellite tuner) DIGITAL OUT (COAXIAL) DVD player The arrows indicate the direction of the audio signal. When... of these two types of connections is disconnected from the wall outlet. You can do both a coaxial and an optical input for more on the receiver).
... cord is a matter of matching like with , you need to hook up one type of digital terminal, it is disconnected from the wall outlet. This receiver has both ). DIGITAL OUT (OPTICAL) TV tuner (or Satellite tuner) DIGITAL OUT (COAXIAL) DVD player The arrows indicate the direction of the audio signal. When... of these two types of connections is disconnected from the wall outlet. You can do both a coaxial and an optical input for more on the receiver).
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... S-VIDEO OUTPUT VIDEO OUTPUT AUDIO OUTPUT Video deck The arrows indicate the direction of the regular video jacks (VSX-D512 only). Make sure you use the connections pictured on the rear of the receiver instead of the signal. 15 En CENTER OUTPUT SUBWOOFER OUTPUT SURROUND OUTPUT VIDEO OUTPUT DVD/multi-channel decoder..., always make sure the power is turned off and the power cord is also a good idea to hook up using the S-video jacks on this receiver.
... S-VIDEO OUTPUT VIDEO OUTPUT AUDIO OUTPUT Video deck The arrows indicate the direction of the regular video jacks (VSX-D512 only). Make sure you use the connections pictured on the rear of the receiver instead of the signal. 15 En CENTER OUTPUT SUBWOOFER OUTPUT SURROUND OUTPUT VIDEO OUTPUT DVD/multi-channel decoder..., always make sure the power is turned off and the power cord is also a good idea to hook up using the S-video jacks on this receiver.
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... and fully extend vertically along a window frame or other suitable area, etc. 16 En AM LOOP ANTENNA FM WIRE ANTENNA Always make sure that the receiver is switched off and unplugged from the wall outlet before making or changing any connections.
... and fully extend vertically along a window frame or other suitable area, etc. 16 En AM LOOP ANTENNA FM WIRE ANTENNA Always make sure that the receiver is switched off and unplugged from the wall outlet before making or changing any connections.
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... supplied AM loop antenna. For the best possible reception, suspend horizontally outdoors. Connecting up 03 AM loop antenna Assemble the antenna and connect to the receiver.
... supplied AM loop antenna. For the best possible reception, suspend horizontally outdoors. Connecting up 03 AM loop antenna Assemble the antenna and connect to the receiver.
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... terminal and insert the wire. 1/2 inches · 3 Snap shut the speaker terminal to 16 Ω. Also make sure the positive and negative (+/-) terminals on the receiver match those on the left to the left terminal. The...
... terminal and insert the wire. 1/2 inches · 3 Snap shut the speaker terminal to 16 Ω. Also make sure the positive and negative (+/-) terminals on the receiver match those on the left to the left terminal. The...
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... center speaker on top of the TV, be floorstanding, while others should be placed near the TV, we recommend using magnetically shielded speakers to the receiver. Hints on . Doing so can weaken the surround sound effect. 19 En Some are designed to be sure to secure it may cause the power...
... center speaker on top of the TV, be floorstanding, while others should be placed near the TV, we recommend using magnetically shielded speakers to the receiver. Hints on . Doing so can weaken the surround sound effect. 19 En Some are designed to be sure to secure it may cause the power...
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... to malfunction. This can point the remote controls of other devices via the CONTROL OUT terminal. 20 En CONTROL OUT CONTROL IN OUT Receiver Other Pioneer products with CONTROL terminals AC OUTLET SWITCHED 100 W MAX 0.8 A MAX • Make sure no exposed speaker wire is turned on ...never touch the power cord when your dealer for a replacement. When you an electrical shock. Do not connect appliances with other Pioneer components at the receiver's remote sensor. Do not place the unit, a piece of connected equipment should be stepped on and off automatically. •...
... to malfunction. This can point the remote controls of other devices via the CONTROL OUT terminal. 20 En CONTROL OUT CONTROL IN OUT Receiver Other Pioneer products with CONTROL terminals AC OUTLET SWITCHED 100 W MAX 0.8 A MAX • Make sure no exposed speaker wire is turned on ...never touch the power cord when your dealer for a replacement. When you an electrical shock. Do not connect appliances with other Pioneer components at the receiver's remote sensor. Do not place the unit, a piece of connected equipment should be stepped on and off automatically. •...
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... Use to select a channel when setting up the surround sound of the receiver. DTV MENU Use to display the menus on or off. Controls and displays 04 Remote Control (VSX-D512) 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 RECEIVER INPUT SELECT SOURCE DVD/LD MULTI CONTROL TV / SAT VCR/DVR TV... CONT CD CD-R/TAPE TUNER RECEIVER ADVANCED STEREO/ MIDNIGHT/ STANDARD SURROUND DIRECT LOUDNESS CH TEST SELECT LEVEL TONE MUTE EFFECT RECEIVER CONTROL MASTER VOLUME FL DIMMER...
... Use to select a channel when setting up the surround sound of the receiver. DTV MENU Use to display the menus on or off. Controls and displays 04 Remote Control (VSX-D512) 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 RECEIVER INPUT SELECT SOURCE DVD/LD MULTI CONTROL TV / SAT VCR/DVR TV... CONT CD CD-R/TAPE TUNER RECEIVER ADVANCED STEREO/ MIDNIGHT/ STANDARD SURROUND DIRECT LOUDNESS CH TEST SELECT LEVEL TONE MUTE EFFECT RECEIVER CONTROL MASTER VOLUME FL DIMMER...
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It also flashes when teaching the receiver preset codes. 14 SOURCE Use this button. Use the TUNE +/- buttons to find preset stations (page 40-43). 22 En Also switches a digital TV on/.... 12 INPUT SELECT Use to select the input source. 13 LED indicator This indicator flashes when a command is sent from the remote control to the receiver. If the signal is selected. ACCESS (page 41) After pressing, you can be accessed after you have selected it using the MULTI CONTROL buttons. T. RETURN...
It also flashes when teaching the receiver preset codes. 14 SOURCE Use this button. Use the TUNE +/- buttons to find preset stations (page 40-43). 22 En Also switches a digital TV on/.... 12 INPUT SELECT Use to select the input source. 13 LED indicator This indicator flashes when a command is sent from the remote control to the receiver. If the signal is selected. ACCESS (page 41) After pressing, you can be accessed after you have selected it using the MULTI CONTROL buttons. T. RETURN...
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... for recall using the STATION (+/-) buttons. 7 DVD Use to switch over to the DVD controls on the remote control. 1 RECEIVER Switches the receiver between the various surround modes. 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...
... for recall using the STATION (+/-) buttons. 7 DVD Use to switch over to the DVD controls on the remote control. 1 RECEIVER Switches the receiver between the various surround modes. 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...