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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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... 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 leave more than 8 inches (20 cm.) of space above the receiver. STANDBY STANDBY/ON PHONES STATION TUNER EDIT ... 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 (as leakage and ...
... 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 leave more than 8 inches (20 cm.) of space above the receiver. STANDBY STANDBY/ON PHONES STATION TUNER EDIT ... 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 (as leakage and ...
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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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... theater system depends not only on the speakers you have set up to seven different audio tracks coming from one disc, all of the receiver. Depending on page 30. 8 En DVD-Video has become the basic source material for realistic surround sound, but other possibilities (like you...sound settings of them being there'. This is what creates a surround sound effect and gives you won't have up in your system. This receiver will automatically decode Dolby Digital, DTS, or Dolby Surround DVD-Video discs, according to soundtracks. 02 5 minute guide Introduction to home theater You...
... theater system depends not only on the speakers you have set up to seven different audio tracks coming from one disc, all of the receiver. Depending on page 30. 8 En DVD-Video has become the basic source material for realistic surround sound, but other possibilities (like you...sound settings of them being there'. This is what creates a surround sound effect and gives you won't have up in your system. This receiver will automatically decode Dolby Digital, DTS, or Dolby Surround DVD-Video discs, according to soundtracks. 02 5 minute guide Introduction to home theater You...
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..., but DVD connections for surround sound in no time at all. You can simply leave the receiver in the default settings. 1 Hook up your system hooked up for the VSX-D412 will be the same. 9 En Optical cable Note: If you should have your DVD player. 5 minute guide 02 Listening to ...Surround Sound This receiver was designed with the easiest possible setup in mind, so with either a coaxial, or...
..., but DVD connections for surround sound in no time at all. You can simply leave the receiver in the default settings. 1 Hook up your system hooked up for the VSX-D412 will be the same. 9 En Optical cable Note: If you should have your DVD player. 5 minute guide 02 Listening to ...Surround Sound This receiver was designed with the easiest possible setup in mind, so with either a coaxial, or...
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... Powered subwoofer 10 En Be sure to complete all six is best. A complete setup of 8 Ω to large. The receiver will vary. Also make sure the positive and negative (+/-) terminals on the receiver match those on page 36) to 16 Ω. Simply connect the speakers you 're not using at least three...
... Powered subwoofer 10 En Be sure to complete all six is best. A complete setup of 8 Ω to large. The receiver will vary. Also make sure the positive and negative (+/-) terminals on the receiver match those on page 36) to 16 Ω. Simply connect the speakers you 're not using at least three...
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... channel stereo and analog sound. There are several other sound options you can select. See also Choosing your receiver setup on the next page if you're unsure about the settings. 6 Play a DVD, and adjust ...liking. Check the manual that the DVD input is selected. If it should already be set the receiver to the DVD input. 5 Press QUICK SETUP on your TV to specify your speaker setup and your...set to Standard (it isn't, press DVD/LD on this . 5 minute guide 02 4 Plug in the receiver's display, indicating that came with the TV if you don't know how to 33 for more on the remote...
... channel stereo and analog sound. There are several other sound options you can select. See also Choosing your receiver setup on the next page if you're unsure about the settings. 6 Play a DVD, and adjust ...liking. Check the manual that the DVD input is selected. If it should already be set the receiver to the DVD input. 5 Press QUICK SETUP on your TV to specify your speaker setup and your...set to Standard (it isn't, press DVD/LD on this . 5 minute guide 02 4 Plug in the receiver's display, indicating that came with the TV if you don't know how to 33 for more on the remote...
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...; √ 5.0 ch √ √ √ 5.1 ch √ √ √ √ 4 Press ENTER. L 12 ft. 10 ft. 9 ft. 6 Press ENTER to confirm your receiver setup on pages 35 to 39. Use the front panel controls for the steps below to find the speaker setup that you have selected your...SELECTOR dial to choose your room size. T LOUDNESS TONE QUICK SETUP MULTI JOG MULTI JOG ENTER INPUT SELECTOR MASTER VOLUME DOWN UP R 1 Press RECEIVER to turn the power on the distance of your surround speakers, choose between the following choices: 3.0ch 5.1ch 3.1ch 5.0ch 4.1ch 4.0ch...
...; √ 5.0 ch √ √ √ 5.1 ch √ √ √ √ 4 Press ENTER. L 12 ft. 10 ft. 9 ft. 6 Press ENTER to confirm your receiver setup on pages 35 to 39. Use the front panel controls for the steps below to find the speaker setup that you have selected your...SELECTOR dial to choose your room size. T LOUDNESS TONE QUICK SETUP MULTI JOG MULTI JOG ENTER INPUT SELECTOR MASTER VOLUME DOWN UP R 1 Press RECEIVER to turn the power on the distance of your surround speakers, choose between the following choices: 3.0ch 5.1ch 3.1ch 5.0ch 4.1ch 4.0ch...
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...and disconnect the power cord from the AC outlet. Be sure to VIDEO. Connect from an S-video jack on the rear of the receiver to this receiver. Be sure to connect the monitor TV. S VIDEO 13 En Audio/Video cords Use audio/video cords (not supplied) to connect the... audio/video components and a video cord to insert completely. Digital audio coaxial cord (or standard video cord) Optical cable S-video cables (VSX-D512 only) Use S-...
...and disconnect the power cord from the AC outlet. Be sure to VIDEO. Connect from an S-video jack on the rear of the receiver to this receiver. Be sure to connect the monitor TV. S VIDEO 13 En Audio/Video cords Use audio/video cords (not supplied) to connect the... audio/video components and a video cord to insert completely. Digital audio coaxial cord (or standard video cord) Optical cable S-video cables (VSX-D512 only) Use S-...
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...and the power cord is disconnected from the wall outlet. For components you want to record to/from digital components (like (for more on the receiver). When connecting your equipment, always make digital audio connections. Connecting audio components To begin set of stereo ins (two plugs). This... receiver has both ). You can do this by either coaxial or optical connections (you don't need to do both a coaxial and an optical input for ...
...and the power cord is disconnected from the wall outlet. For components you want to record to/from digital components (like (for more on the receiver). When connecting your equipment, always make digital audio connections. Connecting audio components To begin set of stereo ins (two plugs). This... receiver has both ). You can do this by either coaxial or optical connections (you don't need to do both a coaxial and an optical input for ...
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... up the audio to a digital input (see page 13). Regarding digital video components (like a DVD) you can hook up using the S-video jacks on this receiver. When connecting your digital components with 5.1 channel analog output jacks FRONT OUTPUT The arrows indicate the direction of the signal. AUDIO INPUT VIDEO INPUT S-VIDEO... for the video signal, but in order to hear a digital source (like a DVD player), you must use the connections pictured on the rear of the receiver instead of the regular video jacks (VSX-D512 only).
... up the audio to a digital input (see page 13). Regarding digital video components (like a DVD) you can hook up using the S-video jacks on this receiver. When connecting your digital components with 5.1 channel analog output jacks FRONT OUTPUT The arrows indicate the direction of the signal. AUDIO INPUT VIDEO INPUT S-VIDEO... for the video signal, but in order to hear a digital source (like a DVD player), you must use the connections pictured on the rear of the receiver instead of the regular video jacks (VSX-D512 only).
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... AM LOOP ANTENNA FM WIRE ANTENNA S-VIDEO INPUT VIDEO INPUT TV (monitor) The arrows indicate the direction of the signal. Always make sure that the receiver is switched off and unplugged from the wall outlet before making or changing any connections. 03 Connecting up AUDIO OUTPUT VIDEO OUTPUT S-VIDEO TV tuner...
... AM LOOP ANTENNA FM WIRE ANTENNA S-VIDEO INPUT VIDEO INPUT TV (monitor) The arrows indicate the direction of the signal. Always make sure that the receiver is switched off and unplugged from the wall outlet before making or changing any connections. 03 Connecting up AUDIO OUTPUT VIDEO OUTPUT S-VIDEO TV tuner...
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...) and face in . (10mm) 75 Ω coaxial cable FM ANTENNA To improve AM reception Connect a 15-18 feet length of vinyl-coated wire to the receiver. FM UNBAL 75Ω Antenna snap connectors Twist the exposed wire strands together and insert into the hole, then snap the connector shut. 3/8 in the...
...) and face in . (10mm) 75 Ω coaxial cable FM ANTENNA To improve AM reception Connect a 15-18 feet length of vinyl-coated wire to the receiver. FM UNBAL 75Ω Antenna snap connectors Twist the exposed wire strands together and insert into the hole, then snap the connector shut. 3/8 in the...
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...2 Unclip the speaker terminal and insert the wire. 1/2 inches · 3 Snap shut the speaker terminal to the AC power source. The receiver will vary. RL RL SW INPUT Be sure to complete all other connections before connecting this unit to secure. 18 En Make sure you have...complete setup of six speakers (including the subwoofer) is best for surround sound. Also make sure the positive and negative (+/-) terminals on the receiver match those on the speakers. Front Speakers FL FR Center Speaker C Surround Speakers SL SR Use speakers with just two stereo speakers (the...
...2 Unclip the speaker terminal and insert the wire. 1/2 inches · 3 Snap shut the speaker terminal to the AC power source. The receiver will vary. RL RL SW INPUT Be sure to complete all other connections before connecting this unit to secure. 18 En Make sure you have...complete setup of six speakers (including the subwoofer) is best for surround sound. Also make sure the positive and negative (+/-) terminals on the receiver match those on the speakers. Front Speakers FL FR Center Speaker C Surround Speakers SL SR Use speakers with just two stereo speakers (the...
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... inserted fully into the speaker terminal. If you do not have provided a few tips on getting the best sound from your particular speakers to the receiver. Doing so can weaken the surround sound effect. 19 En Listening Position 3-D view of speaker set up Front Left Center Front Right Surround Left Subwoofer...
... inserted fully into the speaker terminal. If you do not have provided a few tips on getting the best sound from your particular speakers to the receiver. Doing so can weaken the surround sound effect. 19 En Listening Position 3-D view of speaker set up Front Left Center Front Right Surround Left Subwoofer...
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... APPLIANCE TO THIS UNIT'S AC OUTLET. Operating other Pioneer components By connecting a control cord (optional), you can also cause the receiver to avoid overheating and fire risk. When you an electrical shock. This can point the remote controls of other Pioneer products with other cords. Never make a knot in..., a piece of this unit, and sent to the other devices via the CONTROL OUT terminal. 20 En CONTROL OUT CONTROL IN OUT Receiver Other Pioneer products with high power consumption to the AC OUTLET in a while. You can cause a fire or give you find it with CONTROL ...
... APPLIANCE TO THIS UNIT'S AC OUTLET. Operating other Pioneer components By connecting a control cord (optional), you can also cause the receiver to avoid overheating and fire risk. When you an electrical shock. This can point the remote controls of other Pioneer products with other cords. Never make a knot in..., a piece of this unit, and sent to the other devices via the CONTROL OUT terminal. 20 En CONTROL OUT CONTROL IN OUT Receiver Other Pioneer products with high power consumption to the AC OUTLET in a while. You can cause a fire or give you find it with CONTROL ...
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...display the menus on a digital TV tuner. 8 AUDIO Use to switch between the various Pro Logic II options. 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... DISPLAY CLASS MPX D.ACCESS DISC ENTER +10 TV CONTROL CHANNEL INPUT SELECT CHANNEL VOLUME 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 RECEIVER 1 RECEIVER Switches the receiver between on and standby. 2 MULTI CONTROL buttons Use to select the input source. 3 LISTENING MODE buttons STANDARD (page 30, 32, 39) Press ...
...display the menus on a digital TV tuner. 8 AUDIO Use to switch between the various Pro Logic II options. 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... DISPLAY CLASS MPX D.ACCESS DISC ENTER +10 TV CONTROL CHANNEL INPUT SELECT CHANNEL VOLUME 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 RECEIVER 1 RECEIVER Switches the receiver between on and standby. 2 MULTI CONTROL buttons Use to select the input source. 3 LISTENING MODE buttons STANDARD (page 30, 32, 39) Press ...
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...corresponding MULTI CONTROL button (TUNER or TV/SAT (when connected to find preset stations (page 40-43). 22 En It also flashes when teaching the receiver preset codes. 14 SOURCE Use this button to turn on discs or radio frequencies. 11 CHANNEL +/- T. EDIT (pages 42-43) Press to ...station presets. DISPLAY (page 43) Use to control DVD menus/options and for recall using the number buttons. 10 Number buttons Use to the receiver. to access different menus associated with this button to make the fluorescent display (FL) dimmer or brighter. 17 MENU Use to find radio frequencies...
...corresponding MULTI CONTROL button (TUNER or TV/SAT (when connected to find preset stations (page 40-43). 22 En It also flashes when teaching the receiver preset codes. 14 SOURCE Use this button to turn on discs or radio frequencies. 11 CHANNEL +/- T. EDIT (pages 42-43) Press to ...station presets. DISPLAY (page 43) Use to control DVD menus/options and for recall using the number buttons. 10 Number buttons Use to the receiver. to access different menus associated with this button to make the fluorescent display (FL) dimmer or brighter. 17 MENU Use to find radio frequencies...
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... the next page 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 on the remote. Use MUTE to set the overall listening volume. The DVD controls on the remote control (TOP MENU, MENU, } ]... 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...
... the next page 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 on the remote. Use MUTE to set the overall listening volume. The DVD controls on the remote control (TOP MENU, MENU, } ]... 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...