Pioneer VSX-515, VSX-415 User Manual

AUDIO/VIDEO MULTI-CHANNEL RECEIVER

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VSX-415 VSX-515

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Operating Instructions

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Thank you for buying this Pioneer product. Please read through these operating instructions so you will know how to operate your model properly. After you have finished reading the instructions, put them away in a safe place for future reference.

If the AC plug of this unit does not match the AC outlet you want to use, the plug must be removed and appropriate one fitted. Replacement and mounting of an AC plug on the power supply cord of this unit should be performed only by qualified service personnel. If connected to an AC outlet, the cut-off plug can cause severe electrical shock. Make sure it is properly disposed of after removal. The equipment should be disconnected by removing the mains plug from the wall socket when left unused for a long period of time (for example, when on vacation).

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CAUTION – PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK DO

NOT USE THIS (POLARIZED) PLUG WITH AN EXTENSION CORD.

RECEPTACLE OR OTHER OUTLET

UNLESS THE BLADES CAN BE FULLY INSERTED TO PREVENT BLADE EXPOSURE.

ATTENTION –

POUR PREVENIR LES CHOCS ELECTRIQUES NE PAS UTILISER CETTE FICHE POLARISEE AVEC UN PROLONGATEUR UNE PRISE DE COURANT OU UNE AUTRE SORTIE DE COURANT, SAUF SI LES LAMES PEUVENT ETRE INSEREES A FOND SANS EN LAISSER AUCUNE PARTIE A DECOUVVERT.

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WARNING: Handling the cord on this product or

cords associated with accessories sold with the product will expose you to lead, a chemical known to

WARNING – TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK

HAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.

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the State of California and other governmental entities to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm.

Wash hands after handling

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IMPORTANT NOTICE – THE SERIAL NUMBER FOR THIS EQUIPMENT IS LOCATED IN THE REAR.

PLEASE WRITE THIS SERIAL NUMBER ON YOUR ENCLOSED WARRANTY CARD AND KEEP IN A SECURE AREA. THIS IS FOR YOUR SECURITY.

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NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to

Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

– Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. – Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. – Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected. – Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

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This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.

Cet appareil numérique de la Classe B est conforme à la norme NMB-003 du Canada.

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Information to User

Alteration or modifications carried out without appropriate authorization may invalidate the user’s right to operate the equipment.

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CAUTION: This product satisfies FCC regulations when shielded cables and connectors are used to connect the

unit to other equipment. To prevent electromagnetic interference with electric appliances such as radios and televisions, use shielded cables and connectors for connections.

Manufactured under license from Dolby

For U.S. and Australia Model

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Laboratories. "Dolby", "Pro Logic", "Surround EX", and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.

"DTS" ,"DTS-ES Extended Surround" and "Neo:6" are trademarks of Digital Theater Systems, Inc.

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The lightning flash with arrowhead, within an equilateral triangle, is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated "dangerous voltage" within the product's enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons.

CAUTION

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK

DO NOT OPEN

CAUTION:

TO PREVENT THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.

The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance.

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READ INSTRUCTIONS — All the safety and

operating instructions should be read before the product is operated.

RETAIN INSTRUCTIONS — The safety and

operating instructions should be retained for future reference.

HEED WARNINGS — All warnings on the product

and in the operating instructions should be adhered to.

FOLLOW INSTRUCTIONS — All operating and use

instructions should be followed.

CLEANING — The product should be cleaned only

with a polishing cloth or a soft dry cloth. Never clean with furniture wax, benzine, insecticides or other volatile liquids since they may corrode the cabinet.

ATTA CHMENTS — Do not use attachments not

recommended by the product manufacturer as they may cause hazards.

WATER AND MOISTURE — Do not use this

product near water — for example, near a bathtub, wash bowl, kitchen sink, or laundry tub; in a wet basement; or near a swimming pool; and the like.

ACCESSORIES — Do not place this product on an

unstable cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table. The product may fall, causing serious injury to a child or adult, and serious damage to the product. Use only with a cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table recommended by the manufacturer, or sold with the product. Any mounting of the product should follow the manufacturer’s instructions, and should use a mounting accessory recommended by the manufacturer.

CART — A product and cart combination should be

moved with care. Quick stops, excessive force, and uneven surfaces may cause the product and cart combination to overturn.

VENTILATION — Slots and openings in the cabinet

are provided for ventilation and to ensure reliable operation of the product and to protect it from overheating, and these openings must not be blocked or covered. The openings should never be blocked by placing the product on a bed, sofa, rug, or other similar surface. This product should not be placed in a built-in installation such as a bookcase or rack unless proper ventilation is provided or the manufacturer’s instructions have been adhered to.

POWER SOURCES — This product should be

operated only from the type of power source indicated on the marking label. If you are not sure of the type of power supply to your home, consult your product dealer or local power company.

LOCATION – The appliance should be installed in a

stable location.

NONUSE PERIODS – The power cord of the

appliance should be unplugged from the outlet when left un-used for a long period of time.

GROUNDING OR POLARIZATION

• If this product is equipped with a polarized alternating current line plug (a plug having one blade wider than the other), it will fit into the outlet only one way. This is a safety feature. If you are unable to insert the plug fully into the outlet, try reversing the plug. If the plug should still fail to fit, contact your electrician to replace your obsolete outlet. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized plug.

• If this product is equipped with a three-wire grounding type plug, a plug having a third (grounding) pin, it will only fit into a grounding type power outlet. This is a safety feature. If you are unable to insert the plug into the outlet, contact your electrician to replace your obsolete outlet. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the grounding type plug.

POWER-CORD PROTECTION — Power-supply

cords should be routed so that they are not likely to be walked on or pinched by items placed upon or against them, paying particular attention to cords at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the product.

OUTDOOR ANTENNA GROUNDING — If an

outside antenna or cable system is connected to the product, be sure the antenna or cable system is grounded so as to provide some protection against voltage surges and built-up static charges. Article 810 of the National Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA 70, provides information with regard to proper grounding of the mast and supporting structure, grounding of the lead-in wire to an antenna discharge unit, size of grounding conductors, location of antenna-discharge unit, connection to grounding electrodes, and requirements for the grounding electrode. See Figure A.

LIGHTNING — For added protection for this

product during a lightning storm, or when it is left unattended and unused for long periods of time, unplug it from the wall outlet and disconnect the antenna or cable system. This will prevent damage to the product due to lightning and power-line surges.

POWER LINES — An outside antenna system

should not be located in the vicinity of overhead power lines or other electric light or power circuits, or where it can fall into such power lines or circuits. When installing an outside antenna system, extreme care should be taken to keep from touching such power lines or circuits as contact with them might be fatal.

OVERLOADING — Do not overload wall outlets,

extension cords, or integral convenience receptacles as this can result in a risk of fire or electric shock.

ELECTRIC SERVICE EQUIPMENT

Fig. A

OBJECT AND LIQUID ENTRY — Never push

objects of any kind into this product through openings as they may touch dangerous voltage points or short-out parts that could result in a fire or electric shock. Never spill liquid of any kind on the product.

SERVICING — Do not attempt to service this

product yourself as opening or removing covers may expose you to dangerous voltage or other hazards. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel.

DAMAGE REQUIRING SERVICE — Unplug this

product from the wall outlet and refer servicing to qualified service personnel under the following conditions:

• When the power-supply cord or plug is damaged.

• If liquid has been spilled, or objects have fallen into the product.

• If the product has been exposed to rain or water.

• If the product does not operate normally by following the operating instructions. Adjust only those controls that are covered by the operating instructions as an improper adjustment of other controls may result in damage and will often require extensive work by a qualified technician to restore the product to its normal operation.

• If the product has been dropped or damaged in any way.

• When the product exhibits a distinct change in performance — this indicates a need for service.

REPLACEMENT PARTS — When replacement parts

are required, be sure the service technician has used replacement parts specified by the manufacturer or have the same characteristics as the original part. Unauthorized substitutions may result in fire, electric shock, or other hazards.

SAFETY CHECK — Upon completion of any service

or repairs to this product, ask the service technician to perform safety checks to determine that the product is in proper operating condition.

WALL OR CEILING MOUNTING — The product

should not be mounted to a wall or ceiling.

HEAT — The product should be situated away from

heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other products (including amplifiers) that produce heat.

ANTENNA LEAD IN

GROUND CLAMP

WIRE

ANTENNA DISCHARGE UNIT (NEC SECTION 810-20)

GROUNDING CONDUCTORS (NEC SECTION 810-21)

GROUND CLAMPS

POWER SERVICE GROUNDING ELECTRODE SYSTEM (NEC ART 250, PART H)

NEC — NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE

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Contents

01 Before you start

Checking what’s in the box Loading the batteries Operating range of remote control unit Installing the receiver

02 5 minute guide

Introduction to home theater Listening to Surround Sound Using the Quick Setup

03 Connecting up

Making cable connections

Analog audio cables Digital audio cables Video cables

Connecting a DVD player and TV

Connecting the multichannel analog

outputs Connecting a satellite receiver or other digital set-top box Connecting other audio components

About the WMA9 Pro decoder Connecting other video components

Using the component video jacks Connecting antennas

FM wire antenna

AM loop antenna

Using external antennas Connecting the speakers (VSX-415) Connecting the speakers (VSX-515)

Speaker terminals

Hints on speaker placement

Speaker placement diagrams AC outlet

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04 Controls and displays

Front panel Display

VSX-515 model:

VSX-415 model: Remote control

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05 Listening to your system

Auto playback Listening in surround sound

Using the Advanced surround effects Listening in stereo Choosing the input signal Using the surround back channel (Extended mode) Using the Virtual Surround Back mode (VSB)

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Using Midnight and Loudness listening Enhancing dialog Using the tone controls Playing other sources Selecting the multichannel analog inputs Using the sleep timer

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06 Setting up the receiver

Choosing your receiver setup Surround and sound setup options

Speaker setting Subwoofer setting

Crossover frequency setting . . . . . . . . . . . . 38

LFE attenuator setting. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38

Front speaker distance setting . . . . . . . . . . 39

Center speaker distance setting . . . . . . . . . 39

Surround speaker distance setting . . . . . . . 39

Subwoofer distance setting. . . . . . . . . . . . . 39

Dynamic range control setting . . . . . . . . . . 39

Dual mono setting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39

Digital input settings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40

Setting separate channel levels for

listening modes. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40

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07 The System Setup menu

Making receiver settings from the System Setup

menu. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41

Manual speaker setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41

Speaker setting. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42

Crossover network . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43

Channel level . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43

Speaker Distance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43

The Input Assign menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44

The Other setup menu. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45

Dynamic Range Control Setup . . . . . . . . . . 45

Dual Mono Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45

LFE Attenuator Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45

08 Using the tuner

Listening to the radio. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46

Improving FM stereo sound . . . . . . . . . . . . 46

Saving station presets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46

Naming station presets. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47

Listening to station presets. . . . . . . . . . . . . 47

09 Making recordings

Making an audio or a video recording . . . . . . 48

10 Additional information

Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49

Resetting the main unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51

Switching the speaker impedance. . . . . . . . . 51

Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52

Power cord caution . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53

Cleaning the unit. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53

Before you start

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

• Remote control

• These operating instructions

• Warranty card

Loading the batteries

Important

Incorrect use of batteries may result in such hazards as leakage and bursting. Observe the following precautions:

• Never use new and old batteries together.

• Insert the plus and minus sides of the batteries properly according to the marks in the battery case.

• Batteries with the same shape may have different voltages. Do not use different batteries together.

• When disposing of used batteries, please comply with governmental regulations or environmental public instruction’s rules that apply in your country or area.

Operating range of remote control unit

The remote control may not work properly if:

• There are obstacles between the remote

• Direct sunlight or fluorescent light is

• The receiver is located near a device that is

• The receiver is operated simultaneously

Installing the

• When installing this unit, make sure to put

Don’t install it on the following places: – on a color TV (the screen may distort) – near a cassette deck (or close to a device that gives off a magnetic field). This may interfere with the sound. – in direct sunlight – in damp or wet areas – in extremely hot or cold areas – in places where there is vibration or other movement – in places that are very dusty – in places that have hot fumes or oils (such as a kitchen)

control and the receiver's remote sensor.

shining onto the remote sensor.

emitting infrared rays.

with another infrared remote control unit.

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Chapter 2:

5 minute guide

Introduction to home theater

You are probably used to using stereo equipment to listen to music, but may not be used to home theater systems that give you many more options (such as surround sound) when listening to soundtracks.

Home theater refers to the use of multiple audio tracks to create a surround sound effect, making you feel like you're in the middle of the action or concert. The surround sound you get from a home theater system depends not only on the speakers you have set up in your room, but also on the source and the sound settings of the receiver.

DVD-Video has become the basic source material for home theater due to its size, quality, and ease of use. Depending on the DVD, you can have up to seven different audio tracks coming from one disc, all of them being sent to different speakers in your system. This is what creates a surround sound effect and gives you the feeling of ‘being there’.

This receiver will automatically decode Dolby Digital, DTS, or Dolby Surround DVD-Video discs, according to your speaker setup. In most cases, you won’t have to make changes for realistic surround sound, but other possibilities (like listening to a CD with multichannel surround sound) are explained in

Listening to your system

on page 29.

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Listening to Surround Sound

This receiver was designed with the easiest possible setup in mind, so with the following quick setup guide, you should have your system hooked up for surround sound in no time at all. In most cases, you can simply leave the receiver in the default settings.

Be sure to complete all connections before connecting this unit to the AC power source.

1 Hook up your DVD player.

For surround sound, you’ll want to hook up using a digital connection from the DVD player to the receiver. You can do this with either a coaxial, or an optical connection (you don’t need to connect both). If you hook up using an optical cable, you will need to assign the optical input to the VSX-415 see

Digital input settings

on page 40 and for the VSX-515 see

The Input Assign menu

on page 44). Use a video cord to connect the video output on your DVD player to the receiver using the jacks

shown below.

2 Hook up your TV.

Use a video cord to connect your receiver to the TV using the jacks as shown below.

DVD

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Optical cable

DIGITAL OUT

STANDBY/ON

DVD player

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3 Connect your speakers.

A complete setup of speakers is shown here (six speakers for the VSX-415, and eight for the VSX-

515), but home setups may vary. Simply connect the speakers you have as shown below. receiver will work with just two stereo speakers (the front speakers in the diagram) but using at least three speakers is recommended, and a complete setup is best.

Make sure you connect the speaker on the right 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 a nominal impedance between 6–16 see

Switching the speaker impedance

less than 8

Ω

on page 51 if you plan to use speakers with an impedance of

The

Ω

(please

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INPUT

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AC OUTLET

VSX-415

Note

1• If you’re not using a subwoofer, change the front speaker setting (see

• VSX-515 only –

and the negative wire to the left channel (

If you are using only one surround back speaker, connect the positive wire to the right channel (+) terminal,

–

) terminal as shown.

Speaker setting

on page 38) to large.

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Front speakers

Center speaker

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SBL SBR

AC OUTLET

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Single

Powered subwoofer

surround back speaker

INPUT

4 Plug in the receiver and switch it on, followed by your DVD player, subwoofer and TV.

Make sure you’ve set the video input on your TV to this receiver. Check the manual that came with the TV if you don’t know how to do this.

Also make sure that selected. If it isn’t, press

DVD/LD

DVD

is showing in the receiver’s display, indicating that the DVD input is

on the remote control to set the receiver to the DVD input.

5 Press QUICK SETUP on the front panel to specify your speaker setup, room size and listening position.

Use the

MULTI JOG

dial to select and

ENTER

to confirm your selection. See

Using the Quick Setup

on page 10 if you’re unsure about the settings.

6 Play a DVD, and adjust the volume to your liking.

There are several other sound options you can select. See more on this.

See also

Choosing your receiver setup

on page 41 (VSX-515) for more setup options.

Listening to your system

on page 37 (VSX-415) or

on page 29 for

The System Setup

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Note

1 Depending on your DVD player or source discs, you may only get digital 2 channel stereo and analog sound. In this case, the listening mode must be set to do this) if you want multichannel surround sound.

STANDARD

(it should already be set—see

Listening in surround sound

on page 29 if you need to

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Using the Quick Setup

You can use the Quick Setup to get your system up and running with just a few button presses. The receiver automatically makes the necessary settings after you have selected your speaker setup, room size and listening position.

If you want to make more specific settings, refer to

Choosing your receiver setup

page 37 (VSX-415) or

The System Setup menu

on page 41 (VSX-515). Use the front panel controls for the steps

below.

AUDIO/VIDEO MULTI-CHANNEL RECEIVER

ENTER

CD-R/TAPE/MD

VSX-515

MULTI JOG

MASTER VOLUME

UPDOWN

1 If the receiver is off, press



STANDBY/ON

2 Press

•

VSX-515 model only –

to turn the power on.

QUICK SETUP

SW DET

flashes in the display while the receiver checks your setup for a subwoofer.

SW YES

confirms the subwoofer check, then the display prompts you to select your speaker setup.

3 Use the speaker setup.

MULTI JOG

dial to choose your

VSX-415 model:

The following choices are available:

2.0ch 2.1ch

3.0ch

5.1ch

5.0ch 4.1ch

4.0ch

VSX-515 model:

When a subwoofer was detected in step 2, the following choices are available:

2.1ch 3.1ch

7.1ch

6.1ch 5.1ch

4.1ch

SW NO

3.1ch

ADVANCED

ST/DIRECT

SIGNAL

STANDARD

LISTENING MODE

STANDBY/ON

SURR

/AUTO SURR

PHONES

DVD/LD DVD 5.1 TV/SAT DVR/VCR

SELECT

FL DIMMER

CLASS

INPUT

ATT

TUNING /STATION

* Illustration shows the VSX-515 model

IMPEDANCE

If a subwoofer wasn’t detected in step 2, you can cycle between the following choices:

EXTENDED

SPEAKER

MUTE

MODE

TUNER

SYSTEM

QUICK

EDIT

RETURN

TONE

SETUP

MULTI JOG

7.0ch

2.0ch 3.0ch

4.0ch

6.0ch 5.0ch

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• Check the table below to find the speaker setup that corresponds with your system.

VSX-515 model only

4 Press

5 Use the room size.

Depending on the distance of your speakers from the listening position, choose between small, medium, or large ( average-sized room.

6 Press ENTER.

7 Use the listening position.

You can cycle between the following choices:

8 Press

The display shows the speaker setup, room size and listening position that you have selected.

ENTER

MULTI JOG

•

FWD

– If you are nearer to the front

speakers than the surround speakers

•

MID

– If you are equal distance from the

front and surround speakers

•

BACK

– If you are nearer to the surround

speakers than the front speakers

ENTER

dial to choose your

S, M

or L), M being an

dial to choose your

to confirm your setup.

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Chapter 3:

Connecting up

Making cable connections

Make sure not to bend the cables over the top of this unit (as shown in the illustration). If this happens, the magnetic field produced by the transformers in this unit may cause a humming noise from the speakers.

Digital audio cables

Commercially available coaxial digital audio cables or optical cables should be used to

connect digital components to this receiver.

Coaxial digital audio cable Optical cable

Video cables

Standard RCA video cables

These cables are the most common type of video connection and should be used to connect to the composite video terminals. They

Important

• Before making or changing any connections, switch off the power and disconnect the power cord from the AC outlet.

Analog audio cables

Use stereo RCA phono cables to connect analog audio components. These cables are typically red and white, and you should connect the red plugs to R (right) terminals and white plugs to L (left) terminals.

Analog audio cables

Right (red)

Left (white)

Note

1• When connecting optical cables, be careful when inserting the plug not to damage the shutter protecting the optical socket.

• When storing optical cable, coil loosely. The cable may be damaged if bent around sharp corners.

• You can also use a standard RCA video cable for coaxial digital connections.

have yellow plugs to distinguish them from cables for audio.

tandard RCA video cable

Component video cables

(VSX-515 only)

Use component video cables to get the best possible color reproduction of your video source. The color signal of the TV is divided into the luminance (

) signal and the color (

PB and

PR) signals and then output. In this way,

interference between the signals is avoided.

Component video cables

Green (Y)

Blue (P

)

Red (P

Connecting up

Connecting a DVD player and TV

This page shows you how to connect your DVD player and TV to the receiver.

1 Connect a coaxial digital audio output on your DVD player to the DIGITAL COAX 1 (DVD/LD) input on this receiver.

Use a coaxial digital audio cable for the connection.

2 Connect the composite video output and the stereo analog audio outputs

DVD player to the DVD/LD inputs on this receiver.

Use a standard RCA video cable3 and a stereo RCA phono cable for the connection.

• If your DVD player has multichannel analog outputs, see

multichannel analog outputs

to connect it.

3 Connect the analog audio outputs from your TV to the TV/SAT inputs on this receiver.

This will allow you to play the sound from the TV's built-in tuner. Use a stereo RCA phono cable to do this.

• If your TV has a built-in digital decoder, you can also connect an optical digital audio output from your TV to the

(TV/SAT)

optical cable for the connection.

4 Connect the MONITOR OUT video jack on this receiver to a video input on your TV.

Use a standard RCA video cable to connect to the composite video jack.

on your

Connecting the

below for how

DIGITAL OPT 1

input on this receiver. Use an

* The illustration shows the VSX-515, but connections for the VSX-415 are the same.

DIGITAL

AUDIO OUT

OPTICAL

(TV/SAT)

ASSIGNABLE

DIGITAL IN

This receiver*

COAXIAL

DIGITAL OUT

DVD player

COAX

OPT

(CD)

(DVD /LD)

OUT

ANALOG AUDIO OUT

AUDIO

DVR/ VCR

TV / SAT

DVD /LD

FRONT

REC

CD-R

/ TAPE

/ MD

PLAY

ANALOG OUT

FM UNBAL

Ω

VIDEO

OUT

MONITOR

D V D

5.1CH INPUT

OUT

SUB WOOFER

PREOUT

AUDIORL

LOOP

VIDEO IN

ANTENNA

VIDEO OUT

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Note

1 If your DVD player only has an optical digital output, you can connect it to the optical input on this receiver using an optical cable. When you set up the receiver you'll need to tell the receiver which input you connected the player to (for the VSX-415 see

Digital input settings

2 This connection will allow you to make analog recordings from your DVD player. 3

VSX-515 model only

video jacks

VSX-515 model only

4 nect this receiver to your TV.

on page 40 and for the VSX-515 see

– If your player also has a component video output, you can connect this too. See

on page 16 for more on this.

– See

Using the component video jacks

The Input Assign menu

on page 16 if you want to use the component video outputs to con-

on page 44).

Using the component

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Connecting the multichannel analog outputs

For DVD Audio and SACD playback, your DVD player may have 5.1 channel analog outputs.In this case, you can connect them to the multi-

channel

inputs of the receiver as shown below.

This receiver*

CEN-

SUB

TER

AUDIO

DVR/

OUT

VCR

OPT

TV/

(TV/SAT)

ASSIGNABLE DIGITAL IN

SAT

DVD /LD

FRONT

COAX

REC

(CD)

CD-R

OUT

/ TAPE

COAX

/ MD

(DVD

PLAY

/LD)

RL RL

CENTER

OUTPUT

FRONT

OUTPUT

FM UNBAL

Ω

LOOP

VIDEO

OUT

MONITOR OUT

D V D

5.1CH

SUB

INPUT

WOOFER

PREOUT

SURROUND

OUTPUT

ANTENNA

SURROUND

DVD 5.1CH INPUT

S P E A K E R S

SUB WOOFER OUTPUT

WOOFER

FRONT

VIDEO

OUTPUT

DVD/multi-channel decoder with multi-channel analog output jacks

* The illustration shows the VSX-515, but connections for the VSX-415 are the same.

COMPONENT VIDEO

BPR

MONITOR OUT

CENT

1 Connect a set of audio/video outputs on the set-top box component to the TV/SAT

AUDIO and VIDEO inputs on this receiver.

Use a stereo RCA phono cable for the audio connection and a standard RCA video cable for

the video connection.

2 Connect an optical digital audio output from your set-top box component to the DIGITAL OPT 1 (TV/SAT) input on this receiver.

Use an optical cable for the connection.

This receiver*

(TV/SAT)

ASSIGNABLE

DIGITAL IN

COAX

OPT

(CD)

(DVD /LD)

AUDIO

OUT

/ TAPE

DVR/ VCR

TV / SAT

DVD /LD

FRONT

REC

CD-R

/ MD

PLAY

D V D

5.1CH INPUT

FM UNBAL

Ω

LOOP

ANTENNA

VIDEO

OUT

MONITOR OUT

SUB WOOFER

PREOUT

2 1

DIGITAL OUT

OPTICAL COAXIAL

VIDEOAUDIOR

AV OUT

Connecting a satellite receiver or other digital set-top box

Satellite and cable receivers, and terrestrial digital TV tuners are all examples of so-called `set-top boxes'.

Note

1 The multichannel input can only be used when 2 If you've already connected your TV to the which input you connected the set-top box to (for the VSX-415 see

Input Assign menu

VSX-515 model only

4 If your set-top box doesn’t have a digital audio output, omit this step. If it only has a coaxial digital output, you can connect it to one of the coaxial inputs on this receiver, but you'll need to tell the receiver which input you connected the set-top box to (for the VSX-415 see

on page 44).

– See

Using the component video jacks

Digital input settings

on page 40 and for the VSX-515 see

DVD 5.1 ch

TV/SAT

inputs, simply choose another input. However, you'll need to tell the receiver

* The illustration shows the VSX-515, but connections for the VSX-415 are the same.

is selected (see page 36).

Digital input settings

on page 16 if your set-top box also has a component video output.

STB

on page 40 and for the VSX-515 see

The Input Assign menu

on page 44).

The

Connecting up

Connecting other audio components

The number and kind of connections depends on the kind of component you’re connecting.

Follow the steps below to connect a CD-R, MD, DAT, tape recorder or 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 a coaxial connection to the

digital input jack using a coaxial digital

audio cable.

2 If necessary, connect the analog audio outputs of the component to a set of spare audio inputs on this receiver.

You’ll need to make this connection for components without a digital output, or if you want to record from a digital component. Use a stereo RCA phono cable as shown.

3 If you're connecting a recorder, connect the analog audio outputs (REC) to the analog audio inputs on the recorder.

The example shows an analog connection to the

CD-R/TAPE/MD

analog output jack using

a stereo RCA phono cable.

This receiver*

(TV/SAT)

ASSIGNABLE

DIGITAL IN

OPTICAL COAXIAL

DIGITAL OUT

OPT

COAX

(CD)

COAX

(DVD /LD)

AUDIO

OUT

2 3

DVR/ VCR

TV / SAT

DVD /LD

FRONT

REC

CD-R

/ TAPE

/ MD

PLAY

AUDIO OUT

FM UNBAL

Ω

LOOP

VIDEO

D V D

5.1CH

INPUT

OUT

PLAY

OUT

MONITOR OUT

SUB WOOFER

PREOUT

AUDIO IN

CD-R, MD, DAT, Tape recorder, etc.

* The illustration shows the VSX-515, but connections for the VSX-415 are the same.

ANTENNA

REC

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About the WMA9 Pro decoder

VSX-515 model only

This unit has an on-board Windows Media® Audio 9 Professional (WMA9 Pro) decoder, so it is possible to playback WMA9 Pro-encoded audio using a coaxial or optical digital connection when connected to a WMA9 Pro-

Note

1 Note that you must connect digital components to analog audio jacks if you want to record to/from digital components (like an MD) to/from analog components.

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compatible player. However, the connected PC, DVD player, set-top box, etc. must be able to output WMA9 Pro format audio signals through a coaxial or optical digital output.

Microsoft, Windows Media®, and the Windows logo are trademarks, or registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/ or other countries.

Connecting other video components

This receiver has audio/video inputs and outputs suitable for connecting analog or digital video recorders, including VCRs, DVDrecorders and HDD recorders.

1 Connect a set of audio/video outputs on the recorder to the DVR/VCR AUDIO and VIDEO inputs on this receiver.

Use a stereo RCA phono cable for the audio connection and a standard RCA video or Svideo cable for the video connection.

2 Connect a set of audio/video inputs on the recorder to the DVR/VCR AUDIO and VIDEO outputs on this receiver.

Use a stereo RCA phono cable for the audio connection and a standard RCA video or Svideo cable for the video connection.

3 If your video component has a digital audio output, connect it to a digital input on this receiver.

The example shows a recorder connected to the

DIGITAL COAX 1 (DVD/LD)

input.

This receiver*

(TV/SAT)

ASSIGNABLE

DIGITAL IN

OPTICAL COAXIAL

DIGITAL OUT

AUDIO

OUT

OPT

COAX

(CD)

OUT

COAX

(DVD

/LD)

1 2

OUT

R L

AUDIO OUT

FM UNBAL

Ω

LOOP

VIDEO

OUT

MONITOR OUT

SUB WOOFER

PREOUT

R L

AUDIO IN

ANTENNA

REC

VIDEO IN

DVR/ VCR

TV / SAT

DVD /LD

FRONT

D V D

5.1CH

INPUT

REC

CD-R

/ TAPE

/ MD

PLAY

VIDEO OUT

VCR, DVR, LD player, etc.

* The illustration shows the VSX-515, but connections for the VSX-415 are the same.

Using the component video jacks

VSX-515 model only

Component video should deliver superior picture quality when compared to composite video. A further advantage (if your source and TV are both compatible) is progressive-scan video, which delivers a very stable, flicker-free picture. See the manuals that came with your TV and source component to check whether they are compatible with progressive-scan video.

Note

1 If your video component doesn’t have a digital audio output, omit this step. If it only has an optical digital output, you can connect it to the optical input on this receiver using an optical cable. When you set up the receiver you'll need to tell the receiver which input you connected the component to (for the VSX-415 see

Input Assign menu

on page 44).

Digital input settings

on page 40 and for the VSX-515 see

The

Connecting up

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

VIDEO MONITOR OUT

1 Connect the component video outputs of your source to a set of component video inputs on this receiver.

Use a three-way component video cable for the connection.

2 If necessary, assign the component video inputs to the input source you've connected.

This only needs to be done if you didn’t connect according to the following defaults:

•

COMP 1

•

COMP 2

See

Assigning the component video inputs

page 44).

3 Connect the COMPONENT VIDEO MONITOR OUT jacks on this receiver to the component video inputs on your TV or monitor.

Use a three-way component video cable.

– –

DVD TV

COMPONENT

jacks.

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antenna

Connecting antennas

Connect the AM loop antenna and the FM wire antenna as shown below. To improve reception and sound quality, connect external antennas (see

Using external antennas

make sure that the receiver is switched off and unplugged from the wall outlet before making or changing any connections.

below). Always

Antenna snap connectors

Twist the exposed wire strands together and insert into the hole, then snap the connector shut.

/8 in. (10mm)

AM loo

FM wire antenna

CEN-

SUB

TER

ANTENNA

WOOFER

SURROUND

DVD 5.1CH INPUT

S P E A K E R S

(TV/SAT)

ASSIGNABLE

DIGITAL IN

AUDIO

FM UNBAL

Ω

DVR/

OUT

VCR

OPT

TV/ SAT

DVD /LD

FRONT

COAX

REC

(CD)

CD-R

OUT

/ TAPE

COAX

/ MD

(DVD

PLAY

/LD)

LOOP

VIDEO

OUT

MONITOR OUT

D V D

5.1CH

SUB

INPUT

WOOFER

PREOUT

FM wire antenna

Connect the FM wire antenna and fully extend vertically along a window frame or another suitable place that gives good reception.

AM loop antenna

Assemble the antenna and connect to the receiver. Attach (if necessary) and face in the direction that gives the best reception.

Using external antennas

To improve FM reception

Use an F connector to connect an external FM antenna.

F connector

To improve AM reception

Connect a 15–18 foot length of vinyl-coated wire to the AM antenna terminal without disconnecting the supplied AM loop antenna.

For the best possible reception, suspend horizontally outdoors.

Outdoor antenna

15–18 ft. (5–6m)

FM UNBAL

Ω

LOOP

ANTENNA

Indoor antenna (vinyl-coated wire)

FM UNBAL

Ω

LOOP

ANTENNA

Connecting up

Connecting the speakers (VSX-415)

A complete setup of six speakers (including the subwoofer) is shown below, but everyone’s home setup will vary. Simply connect the speakers you have in the manner shown below. The receiver will work with just two stereo speakers (the front speakers in the diagram) but using at least three speakers is recommended, and a complete setup is best. If you’re not using a subwoofer, change the front speaker setting (see

Make sure you connect the speaker on the right to the right terminal and the speaker on the left to the left terminal. Also make sure the positive and negative (

those on the speakers. You can use speakers with a nominal impedance between 6–16 see

Switching the speaker impedance

less than 8

Ω

Be sure to complete all connections before connecting this unit to the AC power source.

Speaker setting

on page 38) to large.

+/–

) terminals on the receiver match

on page 51 if you plan to use speakers with an impedance of

Ω

(please

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Front speakers

Surround speakersCenter speaker

LR C LSRS

CEN-

SUB WOOFER

AUDIO

FM UNBAL

Ω

DVR/

OUT

DIGITAL IN

ASSIGNABLE

VCR

OPT

(TV/

SAT)

COAX

(CD)

COAX

OUT

(DVD /LD)

VIDEO

IN TV/ SAT

DVD /LD

FRONT

CD-R

/ TAPE

PLAY

OUT

MONITOR OUT

D V D

5.1CH

SUB

INPUT

REC

WOOFER

PREOUT

/ MD

Powered subwoofer

INPUT

1 Twist exposed wire strands together.

2 Unclip speaker terminal and insert wire.

TER

LOOP

ANTENNA

SURROUND

DVD 5.1CH INPUT

CENTER

FRONT

SPEAKER

RL RL

SURROUND SPEAKERS

12 3

10mm

• The speaker terminals also accept single banana plugs.

3 Snap shut the speaker terminal to secure.

SURROUND

PREOUT

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The SURROUND PREOUT terminal is intended for use with a wireless

AC OUTLET

speaker system. See your wireless speaker manual for more details on connecting up.

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Connecting the speakers (VSX-515)

A complete setup of eight speakers (including the subwoofer) is shown below, but everyone’s home setup will vary. Simply connect the speakers you have in the manner shown below. The receiver will work with just two stereo speakers (the front speakers in the diagram) but using at least three speakers is recommended, and a complete setup is best for surround sound. If you’re not using a subwoofer, change the front speaker setting (see

Make sure you connect the speaker on the right to the right terminal and the speaker on the left to the left terminal. Also make sure the positive and negative (

those on the speakers. see

Switching the speaker impedance

less than 8

Ω

You can use speakers with a nominal impedance between 6–16Ω (please

on page 51 if you plan to use speakers with an impedance of

Be sure to complete all connections before connecting this unit to the AC power source.

Front speakers

LR C LSRS

AUDIO

DVR/

OUT

VCR

OPT

(TV/SAT)

ASSIGNABLE

DIGITAL IN

COAX

(CD)

COAX

(DVD /LD)

IN TV/ SAT

IN DVD /LD

FRONT

D V D

5.1CH

INPUT

REC

CD-R

OUT

/ TAPE

/ MD

PLAY

FM UNBAL

Ω

LOOP

VIDEO

OUT

MONITOR OUT

SUB WOOFER

PREOUT

Center speaker

CEN-

SUB

TER

WOOFER

ANTENNA

SURROUND

DVD 5.1CH INPUT

FRONT

RL R L

S P E A K E R S

COMPONENT VIDEO

MONITOR OUT

Surround speakers

(

)

ASSIGNABLE

DVD/ LD

YPBP

BPR

(

)

TV / SAT

CENTER SURROUND

SURROUND BACK

SINGLE

SEE INSTRUCTION

MANUAL

Speaker setting

+/–

) terminals on the receiver match

Surround back speakers

SBL SBR

AC OUTLET

on page 42) to large.

VSX-515

Powered subwoofer

1 Twist exposed wire strands together.

2 Loosen terminal and insert exposed wire.

INPUT

Single surround back speaker

12 3

10mm

• The speaker terminals also accept single banana plugs.

3 Tighten terminal.

Note

1 If you are using only one surround back speaker, connect the positive wire to the right channel (+) terminal, and the negative wire to the left channel (

–

) terminal (see illustration).

Connecting up

Speaker terminals

Make sure that all the bare speaker wire is twisted together and inserted fully into the speaker terminal. If any of the bare speaker wire is touching the back panel when you switch the unit on, the power may cut off as a safety measure. Use good quality speaker wire to connect the speakers to the receiver.

Caution

• These speaker terminals are hazardous when live. To prevent the risk of electric shock when connecting or disconnecting the speaker cables, disconnect the power cord.

Hints on speaker placement

Speakers are usually designed with a particular placement in mind. Some are designed to be floorstanding, while others should be placed on stands to sound their best. Some should be placed near a wall; others should be placed away from walls. We have provided a few tips on getting the best sound from your speakers (following), but you should also follow the guidelines on placement that the speaker manufacturer provided with your particular speakers to get the most out of them.

• Place the front left and right speakers at equal distances from the TV.

• When placing speakers near the TV, we recommend using magnetically shielded speakers to prevent possible interference, such as discoloration of the picture when the TV is switched on. If you do not have magnetically shielded speakers and notice discoloration of the TV picture, move the speakers farther away from the TV.

• Place the center speaker above or below the TV so that the sound of the center channel is localized at the TV screen.

• If possible, place the surround speakers slightly above ear level.

• Try not to place the surround speakers further away from the listening position than the front and center speakers. Doing so can weaken the surround sound effect.

• To achieve the best possible surround sound, install your speakers as shown below. Be sure all speakers are installed securely to prevent accidents and improve sound quality.

Caution

• If you choose to install the center speaker on top of the TV, be sure to secure it with putty, or by other suitable means, to reduce the risk of damage or injury resulting from the speaker falling from the TV in the event of external shocks such as earthquakes.

• Make sure no exposed speaker wire is touching the rear panel, this may cause the receiver to turn off automatically.

Speaker placement diagrams

The following illustrations show 6.1 and 7.1 channel speaker setups.

3-D view of

6.1 channel

speaker setup

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– Follow the speaker placement diagrams, disregarding the surround back speakers.

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3-D view of

7.1 channel

speaker setup

Overhead view of speaker setup

Front

left

Surround

left

Listening position

Surround back Surround back

left right

Single surround back speaker

Front rightCenter

Subwoofer

Surround

right

Extra Power mode speaker setup

VSX-415 only – surround effects

Extra Power mode (

see

Using the Advanced

on page 30 to switch on the

EX POWER

AC outlet

Power supplied through this outlet is turned on and off by the receiver's power switch. Total electrical power consumption of connected equipment should not exceed 100 W (0.8 A).

• This unit should be disconnected by removing the power plug from the wall socket when not in regular use (ex. when on vacation).

AC OUTLET

Caution

•

Do not connect a TV set

similar appliance to this unit's AC outlet.

• Do not connect appliances with high power consumption to the AC outlet in order to avoid overheating and fire risk. This can also cause the receiver to malfunction.

• Since a subwoofer or power amplifier can exceed the 100W maximum when playing sources at a high volume, this type of equipment should not be connected to the AC outlet.

, monitor, heater, or

Front left

Surround

left

Center

Subwoofer

Listening position

Front right

Surround

right

Controls and displays

Chapter 4:

Controls and displays

Front panel

ADVANCED

SURR

LISTENING MODE

ST/DIRECT

/AUTO SURR

STANDARD

VSX-515 model

– STATION + – TUNING +

VSX-415 model

SIGNAL SELECT

STANDBY/ON

PHONES

13 1410 11 12

FL DIMMER

INPUT

ATT

SPEAKER

IMPEDANCE

EXTENDED

MODE

TUNING

TUNER

CLASS

/STATION

TONE

EDIT

MULTI JOG

VSX-515 model VSX-415 model

DVD/LD DVD 5.1 TV/SAT DVR/VCR

MUTE

1915 16 17 20

QUICK

SYSTEM

SETUP

RETURN

SETUP

CD-R/TAPE/MD

ADVANCED SURROUND

LISTENING MODE

STEREO/

DIRECT

STANDARD

12 14 10 11 17 18 19

SPEAKER

IMPEDANCE

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SIGNAL

SELECT

INPUT

ATT

3 4

AUDIO/VIDEO MULTI-CHANNEL RECEIVER

ENTER

VSB

MODE

TUNER

EDIT

TONEMUTE FL DIMMER

MULTI JOG

QUICK SETUP

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1 Input select buttons

Press to select an input source.

2 Character display

See

Display

on page 25.

ENTER

MULTI JOG

The

MULTI JOG

dial

dial performs a number of tasks. Use it to select options after pressing the designated

MULTI JOG



STANDBY/ON

buttons.

Switches the receiver between on and standby.

PHONES

jack

Use to connect headphones. When the headphones are connected, there is no sound output from the speakers.

MASTER VOLUME

LISTENING MODE

buttons

STANDARD

Press for Standard decoding and to switch between the various Pro Logic II and Neo:6 options (page 29).

Controls and displays04

ADVANCED SURROUND

Use to switch between the various surround modes

STEREO/DIRECT (AUTO SURR)

Switches between direct and stereo playback. Direct playback bypasses the tone controls and channel levels for the most accurate reproduction of a source (page 32).

VSX-515 model only

Surround mode (

9 SIGNAL SELECT

Use to select an input signal (page 32).

FL DIMMER

Dims or brightens the display.

INPUT ATT

Attenuates (lowers) the level of an analog input signal to prevent distortion.

SPEAKER IMPEDANCE

Use to change the impedance setting (page 51)

EXTENDED MODE

VSX-515 model only

Selects a surround back channel option (page 33) or (when the surround back speakers are not available) the Virtual Surround Back (VSB) mode (page 34).

MUTE

Mutes the sound (or restores the sound if it has been muted).

CLASS

VSX-515 model only

Switches between the three banks (classes) of station presets

TUNING / STATION

Selects the frequency (page 46) and station presets (page 47) when using the tuner.

TUNER EDIT

Press to memorize and name a station for recall

(page 46).

(page 30).

– Selects the Auto

Important

(page 46).

on page 29).

buttons

TONE

Press this button to access the bass and treble controls, which you can then adjust with the

MULTI JOG

QUICK SETUP

See

20 System Setup menu controls

VSX-515 model only

SYSTEM SETUP

Use with the System Setup menu (page 41).

RETURN

Press to confirm and exit the current menu screen.

VSB MODE

VSX-415 model only

Selects the Virtual Surround Back (VSB) mode (page 34).

dial (page 35).

Using the Quick Setup

MULTI JOG

on page 10.

dial to access the

Controls and displays

Display

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SIGNAL SELECT

Lights to indicate the type of input signal assigned for the current component:

AUTO

Lights when

Depending on the source, this lights when a signal with surround back channel encoding is detected.

DIGITAL

Lights when a digital audio signal is detected.

indicators

AUTO

signal select is on.

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When the on, this lights to indicate decoding of a DTS multichannel signal.

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DIGITAL

Lights when a Dolby Digital encoded signal is detected.

ANALOG

Lights when an analog signal is detected.

DTS

Lights when a source with DTS encoded audio signals is detected.

STANDARD

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DIGITAL

When the on, this lights to indicate decoding of a Dolby Digital multichannel signal.

PRO LOGIC II

When the ( the receiver is on, indicate Pro Logic II decoding.

VSX-515 model only – 2 PRO LOGIC II x lights

to indicate Pro Logic IIx decoding (see

Listening in surround sound