Pioneer vsx-d412, vsx-d512 manual 02 5 minute guide Using the Quick Setup, 1ch, Press Enter

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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 and room size. If you want to make more specific settings, refer to Choosing your receiver setup on pages 35 to 39. Use the front panel controls for the steps below.

 

 

INPUT

 

MULTI JOG

SELECTOR

 

ENTER

 

 

 

MASTER VOLUME

T LOUDNESS

TONE QUICK SETUP

 

 

DOWN

UP

 

MULTI JOG

 

1Press RECEIVER to turn the power on. The STANDBY indicator goes out.

2Press QUICK SETUP.

The display prompts you to select your speaker setup.

3Use the MULTI JOG/INPUT SELECTOR dial to choose your speaker setup.

Cycle between the following choices:

 

 

5.1ch

 

 

5.0ch

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

3.0ch

 

 

4.1ch

 

 

3.1ch

 

4.0ch

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

12

En

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

 

Front

Center

Surround

Sub

 

Speakers

Speaker

Speakers

Woofer

 

 

 

 

 

3.0 ch

√

√

 

 

3.1 ch

√

√

 

√

4.0 ch

√

 

√

 

4.1 ch

√

 

√

√

5.0 ch

√

√

√

 

 

 

 

 

 

5.1 ch

√

√

√

√

4 Press ENTER.

The display prompts you to select your room size.

5Use the MULTI JOG/INPUT SELECTOR dial to choose your room size. Depending on the distance of your surround speakers, choose between Small, Medium, or Large (see table below).

 

S

M

L

 

 

 

 

Front

12 ft.

12 ft.

12 ft.

 

 

 

 

Center

10 ft.

10 ft.

10 ft.

Surround

6 ft.

7 ft.

9 ft.

6Press ENTER to confirm your setup. The display shows the speaker setup and room size that you have selected.

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Contents VSX-D412VSX-D512 Important Notice Page Contents Making recordings Installing the receiver Before you start Checking what’s in the boxLoading the batteries Making cable connectionsBefore you start Operating range of remote control unit Remote control may not work properly if23ft 7m 02 5 minute guide Introduction to home theater Minute guide Listening to Surround Sound Hook up your DVD playerHook up your TV 02 5 minute guide Connect your speakersPlay a DVD, and adjust the volume to your liking Minute guide02 5 minute guide Using the Quick Setup 1chPress Enter Connecting up Audio/Video cordsDigital audio cords/Optical cables Video cables VSX-D512 onlyConnecting up Connecting digital components Connecting audio componentsArrows indicate the direction of the audio signal Connecting up Connecting DVD 5.1 channel components Connecting video componentsSignal Arrows indicateConnecting antennas FM wire antennaConnecting up AM loop antenna Using external antennasAntenna snap connectors To improve FM receptionConnecting the speakers Speaker terminalsSnap shut the speaker terminal to secure Hints on speaker placement Connecting up AC outlet By connecting a control cord optionalOperating other Pioneer components Controls and displays Remote Control VSX-D512 Controls and displays Guide Use to display the guides on a digital TVSubtitle TV Control buttonsDVD Tuner controls DVD Control buttonsControls and displays Front Panel STANDBY/ONEnter Tuner EditUse when listening to movie soundtracks at low volumes Quick SetupMidnight LoudnessControls and displays Display Tuner indicators Master volume levelLoudness Lights during Loudness listeningPlaying sources Introduction to Sound Modes Stereo/DirectStandard modes Advanced Surround modesChoosing the input signal Using Stereo/DirectPlaying sources Using Advanced Surround Using Loudness and Midnight listeningPlaying sources Listening to multi-channel playback Using the tone controls Press Tone to select the frequency you want to adjustPlaying other sources Press MIDNIGHT/LOUDNESSPlaying sources Selecting the multi-channel analog inputs Select DVD/LD if it is not already selectedSetting up the receiver Choosing your receiver setup Speaker settingSubwoofer setting Setting up the receiver Speaker settingSubwoofer setting Crossover frequency settingLFE attenuator setting Front speaker distance settingCenter speaker distance setting Surround speaker distance set- tingDynamic range control setting Dual mono settingCoaxial digital input setting Optical digital input settingUse Level +/- to adjust the speaker levels in turn When you’re done, press Test Tone to turn off the test tonePress Standard Press Test Tone to output the test tone Using the tuner Listening to the radio Automatic tuningManual tuning High speed tuningUsing the tuner Tuning directly to a station VSX-D512 onlyImproving FM stereo sound Using the tuner Saving station presets Tune to a station you want to memo RizeDisplay shows ST. MEMORY, then a blinking memory class Using the tuner Naming station presets Listening to station presetsChoose the station preset you want to name Input the name you wantMaking Recordings Making an audio or a video recording Monitoring your recordingDVD/LD TV/SATVCR/DVR CD-R/TAPEDirect function VSX-D512 only LED lightsLED blinks again LED blinks345 Volume InputSelect Channel DiscControlling the rest of your system Controls for other components VSX-D512 onlyEnter Channel Manufacturer Code STB SATELLITE/CATVManufacturer On digital STBVCR DVD RecorderCD-R TapeAdditional information Troubleshooting Adjust the Master VolumePlace the antenna farther away from the equipment causing ReceiverAdditional information No sound from surround or center speakersFront panel refer to Remove the obstacle or operate from another positionAdditional information Specifications Amplifier SectionVideo Section FM Tuner SectionPower Consumption 260 W Dimensions16-9/16 W x 6-4/16 H x 15-8/16 D Furnished PartsAdditional information Additional information Additional information Pioneer Corporation TNGZW/02L00001 Printed XRB3019-A
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The Pioneer VSX-D412 is a versatile and feature-rich home theater receiver that appeals to both audiophiles and casual listeners alike. Launched in the early 2000s, this model showcases a commitment to delivering high-quality sound and performance in an affordable package.

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