Pioneer S-DV515, XW-DV515 Improving poor FM reception, Memorizing stations, Tune to a frequency

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Getting started

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If you’re using the front panel controls, the TUNER button switches between FM, AM and station presets (see Memorizing stations below).

3 Tune to a frequency.

There are three tuning modes—manual, auto, and high-speed:

Manual tuning: Press TUNE +/– repeatedly to change the displayed frequency.

Auto tuning: Press and hold TUNE +/– until the frequency display starts to move, then release. The tuner will stop on the next station it finds. Repeat to search for other stations.

High-speed tuning: Press and hold TUNE +/– until the frequency display starts to move rapidly. Keep the button held down until you reach the frequency you want. If necessary, fine tune the frequency using the manual tuning method.

Improving poor FM reception

If you’re listening to an FM station in stereo but the reception is weak, you can improve the sound quality by switching to mono.

1Tune to an FM radio station.

2Press SYSTEM SETUP.

3 Use the (cursor left/right) buttons to choose ‘FM Mode?’ then press

ENTER.

4 Use the (cursor up/down) buttons to select ‘FM Mono’ then press

ENTER.

The mono indicator () lights when the tuner is in mono reception mode.

Select Auto above to switch back to auto-

stereo mode (the stereo indicator () lights when receiving a stereo broadcast).

Memorizing stations

You can save up to 30 station presets so that you always have easy access to your favorite stations without having to tune in manually each time.

 

 

 

 

 

 

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1Tune to an AM or FM radio station. For the FM band, select mono or auto-stereo reception as necessary. This setting is saved

along with the preset.

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Contents XV-DV515 Risk of Electric Shock Do not Open European model onlyAustralian model Energy-saving designContents Using the timer More tuner features RDSSurround sound setup Video Adjust menuProper installation and maintenance Before you start Chapter FeaturesBefore you start DVD-Audio / Sacd / DVD-RAM Before you start Introduction to home theaterGeneral disc compatibility CD-R/RW compatibility Before you startPC-created disc compatibility About WMAJpeg file compatibility Compressed audio compatibilityFront panel Controls and displaysControls and displays Chapter Timer indicators Tuner indicatorsControls and displays RPT and RPT-116 DTS Speaker indicatorsKHz / MHz Character displayCursor buttons, Enter and tuning buttons Controls and displays Remote controlFunction select buttons Disc playback controlsTV Control ST +CH + VOL +Number buttons 20 CLRControls and displays Wireless speaker system Stereo Mode Volume knob Placing the wireless speakerPower cord Connect to an AC outletGetting started Chapter Switching on and setting upGetting started Press Enter again to finish setting up Setting the clockPress TIMER/CLOCK Getting startedSetting up the remote to control your TV Using the Room SetupUsing the on-screen displays Press play to start playback Playing discsPress OPEN/CLOSE to open the disc tray Load a disc Starts playback Basic playback controlsDisplay shows Resume or Resume or last memory pointResume and Last Memory Using the front panel controlsDVD-Video disc menus Why won’t the disc I loaded play?Numbers Display indicates the tuner band and the frequency Listening to the radioAlong with the preset There are three tuning modes-manual, auto, and high-speedImproving poor FM reception Memorizing stationsListening to other sources Listening to station presetsHome theater sound Auto listening modeHome theater sound Chapter Listening in surround soundDolby Pro Logic II Music settings Listening with headphonesUse the cursor up/down buttons to adjust the setting Home theater soundAdjusting the Advanced Surround Effect level Using the Advanced Surround effectsEnhancing dialogue Using Quiet and Midnight listening modesListening with a virtual surround back speaker Press Dialogue to select the amount dialog enhancementBass and treble can be adjusted from -3to +3 Adjusting the bass and trebleBoosting the bass level Press Sound UsePress Mute to mute the volume Using the wireless surround speakerPress Wireless Home theater sound Muting the soundIntroduction Playing discsPlaying discs Chapter Playing in slow motion Scanning discsNot all VR format DVD-RW discs have a Playlist To resume normal playback, press playLooping a section of a disc Frame advance/frame reverseUsing the OSD Using repeat playSelect a random play option Using random playUsing the front panel display Select ‘Create/Edit’ from the list of program options Creating a program listPress Cursor right and select a track Then press Cursor right and select a Chapter from the listAfter pressing Enter to select the title Program play remains active until you turn offSelect a program play function Create/Edit See above Editing a program list using the OSDOther functions available from the OSD program menu Clearing the program list Searching a discSwitching VR format DVD-RW audio channel Switching subtitlesSwitching the DVD audio language Playing discs Zooming the screen Switching camera anglesDisplaying disc information OSD disc informationS T O F Front panel display informationDisc O T R I P G E R 0Jpeg disc displays File nameViewing Jpeg discs Chapter Viewing Jpeg discsPlaying a Jpeg slideshow Press DVD Menu to display the Disc Navigator screenViewing Jpeg discs Using the Photo BrowserUse the cursor buttons Highlight a thumbnail picture Use the cursor buttons Change the zoomed areaAn introduction to RDS More tuner features RDSMore tuner features RDS Chapter Searching for RDS programs More tuner features RDSDisplaying RDS information Using the timer Chapter Using the timerSetting the wake-up timer Set the switch-on timeSetting the sleep timer Using the timerTurning the wake-up timer on/off Press EnterTo check how much time is left, repeat steps 1 Buttons to select a switch-off time then press EnterSurround sound setup Chapter Surround sound setupSetting up surround sound System Setup menu optionsSurround speakers distance setting Surround sound setupDual mono setting LFE attenuator settingWhen you’re done, press Enter to exit test tone setup Setting the channel levelsVideo Adjust menu Chapter Video Adjust menuVideo Adjust Creating your own presetsVideo Adjust menu Initial Settings menu Chapter Initial Settings menuUsing the Initial Settings menu Video Output settingsDefault setting Video Initial Settings menuDefault setting Interlace Component OutVideo Out Language settingsAudio Language Compatibility of this system with progressive-scan TVsDVD Menu Language Default setting w/Subtitle LangSubtitle Language Options Display settingsChanging your password Registering a new passwordSetting/changing the Country code Setting/changing the Parental Lock levelPhotoViewer Find the Country code list onSelect by code number Press Right then use the number buttons toConnecting external antennas Connecting the wireless speaker systemOther connections Other connections ChapterOther connections Connecting auxiliary componentsAll other models 75Ω coaxial cableRecording mode Connecting using the S-video outputReducing the TV and line signal levels Using the Scart AV output Connecting using the component video outputPress TV Press System Setup Use Switching the TV audio input from Scart to RCAScart pin assignment Buttons to select ‘TV Audio?’Additional information Using and taking care of discs Resetting the systemAdditional information Watching Ntsc on a PAL TV MOD. PALHandling discs DVD Video regionsStoring discs CDs and Video CDs are divided into tracksHints on installation Proper installation and maintenance of this systemCleaning the pickup lens Discs to avoidPower cord caution Problems with condensationWireless speaker system AC adaptor and power cord caution Moving the system unitGeneral Additional information TroubleshootingSTANDBY/ON button DVD/CD/Video CD playerWMA/MP3/JPEG discs Tuner Error MessagesAdditional information Screen sizes and disc formats Selecting languages using the language code listWidescreen TV users Standard TV usersCountry code list Additional information Language code listLanguage Language code letter, Language code Country, Country code, Country code letterAdmiral Additional information Preset code listSkantic Additional information Glossary Interlaced video File extensionISO 9660 format Mpeg audioWMA Additional information Specifications Digital wireless speaker system English Italiano Français Deutsch Nederlands Español Additional information English Italiano Français Deutsch Nederlands Español Pioneer Corporation

XV-DV515, XW-DV515, S-DV515 specifications

The Pioneer S-DV515, XW-DV515, and XV-DV515 are a trio of home theater systems renowned for their innovative technology and remarkable sound quality. These models combine cutting-edge features with user-friendly designs, making them ideal for both audiophiles and casual listeners.

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