Pioneer VSX-1015TX operating instructions Connecting up Connecting analog audio components, Tip

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Connecting up

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Connecting analog audio components

To begin set up, connect your analog audio components (such as a cassette deck) to the jacks. For components you want to record with, you need to hook up four plugs to the receiver (a set of stereo inputs and a set of stereo outputs), but for components that only play, you only need to hook up one set of stereo plugs. You must also hook up your digital components to analog audio jacks if you want to record to/from digital components (like an MD) to/from analog components. See page 16 for more on digital connections.

When connecting your equipment, always make sure the power is turned off and the power cord is disconnected from the AC outlet.

• The arrows indicate the direction of the audio signal.

CD player

CD-R/Tape/MD deck

OUTPUT

L

R

REC PLAY

L

R

AM LOOP

FM UNBAL 75Ω

 

 

ANTENNA

Y

 

 

OUT

CD

 

 

 

CONTROL

 

 

 

 

 

 

IN

 

PRE OUT

IN

OUT

PB

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

SUBW.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

PLAY

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

ASSIGNABLE

IN

 

 

CEN-

 

PR

 

 

 

1

4

CD-R/

 

 

TER

 

 

 

 

 

 

IN 1

TAPE/MD

 

 

 

MONITOR

 

 

 

 

 

OUT

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(TV/

 

 

FRONT

OUT

Y

 

Y

 

 

SAT )

REC

 

R

L

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

IN 1

 

IN 2

 

 

IN 2

VIDEO1

 

 

 

 

 

 

(CD-R/

IN

 

 

SUR-

VIDEO1

PB

 

PB

 

 

 

ROUND

IN

 

 

 

TAPE/

 

 

R

L

 

 

 

 

 

 

MD)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

SUR-

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

PLAY

 

 

ROUND

 

 

 

 

ASSIGNABLE

IN

 

 

BACK

IN

PR

 

PR

DVR /

 

R

L

 

 

 

 

1

4

 

(Single)

DVR /

 

 

 

 

 

 

VCR

 

 

 

VCR

 

 

 

 

 

 

OUT

 

 

CEN-

OUT

Y

 

 

 

 

IN 3

REC

 

 

TER

 

 

 

 

 

(DVD/

 

 

SUBW.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

LD)

TV/

 

 

 

TV/

 

 

 

 

 

 

SAT

 

 

FRONT

SAT

PB

IN 3

 

 

 

 

IN

 

 

IN

 

 

 

IN 4

 

 

R

L

 

 

 

 

 

 

(CD)

DVD/

 

 

SUR-

DVD/

PR

ASSIGNABLE

 

 

 

LD

 

 

ROUND

LD

 

 

 

IN

 

R

L

IN

 

1

3

 

 

 

R

L

MULTI CH IN

 

 

 

COMPONENT

 

DIGITAL

 

 

VIDEO

S-VIDEO

 

VIDEO

 

 

 

AUDIO

 

VIDEO

 

 

 

Tip

•If you don’t plan on using the spare audio jacks for video components (for example, VIDEO1), you can use these for connecting another audio component, like a line-level turntable.

Connecting multichannel analog components

If you prefer to use a separate component for decoding multichannel formats such as DVD Audio and SACD, you can connect a decoder or a DVD player with multichannel analog outputs to the multichannel inputs of this receiver. Note that the multichannel input can only be used when MULTI CH IN is selected (see page 39).

When connecting your equipment, always make sure the power is turned off and the power cord is disconnected from the AC outlet.

• The arrows indicate the direction of the signal.

AM LOOP

FM UNBAL 75Ω

OUT

ASSIGNABLE

14

IN 1

(TV/ SAT )

IN 2

(CD-R/ TAPE/ MD)

ASSIGNABLE

1 4

IN 3

(DVD/

LD)

IN 4

(CD)

DIGITAL

CD

 

 

IN

 

PRE OUT

 

SUBW.

PLAY

 

 

IN

 

CEN-

CD-R/

 

TER

TAPE/MD

 

 

OUT

 

FRONT

REC

R

L

 

VIDEO1

 

SUR-

IN

 

 

ROUND

 

R

L

PLAY

 

SUR-

 

ROUND

IN

 

BACK

L

DVR /

R

(Single)

VCR

 

 

OUT

 

CEN-

REC

 

TER

 

 

 

SUBW.

 

TV/

 

 

SAT

 

FRONT

IN

R

L

 

DVD/

 

SUR-

LD

 

 

ROUND

IN

R

L

R

L

MULTI CH IN

 

AUDIO

 

 

 

ANTENNA

Y

 

 

CONTROL

 

 

IN

OUT

PB

 

 

 

 

 

PR

 

 

MONITOR

 

 

 

OUT

Y

Y

 

 

 

 

IN 1

IN 2

 

VIDEO1

PB

PB

 

IN

 

IN

PR

PR

 

DVR /

 

 

 

VCR

 

 

 

OUT

Y

 

 

TV/

 

 

 

SAT

PB

IN 3

 

IN

 

DVD/

PR

ASSIGNABLE

 

LD

 

IN

 

1 3

VIDEO

S-VIDEO

 

COMPONENT

 

VIDEO

VIDEO

 

 

 

 

 

AC OUTLET

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

AC 120 V 60Hz

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

SWITCHED 100W(0 .8A) MAX

 

 

 

FRONT

SURROUND

SUB

 

 

 

 

OUTPUT

OUTPUT

WOOFER

CENTER

VIDEO

SPEAKERS

 

CENTER L

 

 

OUTPUT

OUTPUT

OUTPUT

A R FRONT

L

R SURROUND L

L SURROUND BACK / B

L (Single)

 

 

 

 

 

 

R

 

 

 

R

 

SELECTABLE

 

 

 

 

 

R

 

 

 

SELECTABLE

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

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Contents VSX-1015TX Information to User Wash hands after handlingImportant Safety Instructions Contents Controlling the rest of your system Other SettingsOther connections Additional informationBefore you start FeaturesBefore you start Chapter Checking what’s in the boxLoading the batteries Installing the receiverBefore you start Ventilation 02 5 minute guide Chapter Minute guideIntroduction to home theater Listening to Surround SoundConnect your speakers Minute guide02 5 minute guide Enter Make sure ‘Normal SB’ is selected then pressFollow the instructions on-screen Playing a source Checking the settings on your DVD or other playerOther problems when using the Auto Mcacc Setup About cable types Connecting upConnecting up Chapter About the video converter Connecting upCD recorder DVD or LD player CD player Connecting up Connecting digital audio componentsTip Connecting up Connecting analog audio componentsConnecting multichannel analog components Video Camera Connecting up Connecting video componentsConnecting to the front panel video terminal Using external antennas Connecting up Connecting antennasFM wire antenna AM loop antennaTighten terminal Connecting up Connecting the speakersSpeaker terminals Hints on speaker placement Overhead view of speaker setupTHX speaker system setup Connecting upView of 7.1 channel speaker setup AC outletOperating other Pioneer components Power cord cautionControls and displays Listening Mode SelectControls and displays Chapter Front panelControls and displays Controls and displays Display Mono StereoTuned SleepControls and displays Remote control DTV ON/OFF 6TUNE/ST +/- /ENTERDTV Info Tuner DisplayOperating range of remote control unit Listening to your system Chapter Listening to your systemAuto playback Listening in surround soundTHX Games Mode Using the Home THX modesListening to your system PRO LOGIC+THXDolby Pro Logic IIx Music settings Using the Advanced surround effectsUse the +/- buttons to adjust the setting Press EFFECT/CH SEL again to adjust other settingsListening with Acoustic Calibration Neo6 Music settingsListening in stereo Listening to your system Choosing the input signal Type of source Extended Mode Standard / THX Type of source VirtualSB Mode Standard Press SHIFT+DIALOG E to switch dialog enhancement on or off Using the tone controlsPress Tone to select the frequency you want to adjust Enhancing dialogListening to your system Playing other sources Using the sleep timerSelecting the multichannel analog inputs 30 minSystem Setup menu Chapter System Setup menuMaking receiver settings from the System Setup menu Surround back speaker settingManual Mcacc speaker setup System Setup menuSelect the surround back speaker setting Select ‘MANUAL MCACC’ from the System Setup menuFine Channel Distance Fine Channel LevelAcoustic Calibration EQ Setting the Acoustic Calibration EQ automaticallyCopying your Acoustic Calibration EQ settings Front Align Setting the Acoustic Calibration EQ manuallyChecking your Acoustic Calibration EQ settings Select ‘Manual SP Setup’ then press Enter Manual speaker setupSelect the setting you want to check Select ‘Speaker Setting’ from the Manual SP Setup menu Speaker SettingChannel Level Crossover NetworkSelect ‘THX Audio Setting’ from the Manual SP Setup menu Select ‘Speaker Distance’ from the Manual SP Setup menuSpeaker Distance Surround Back Speaker PositionUsing the tuner Chapter Using the tunerTuning directly to a station Listening to the radioNaming station presets Using the tuner Saving station presetsListening to station presets AbcdefghijklmnopqrstuvwxyzMaking recordings Chapter Making recordingsMaking an audio or a video recording Prepare the recorderSelecting preset codes directly Setting the remote to control other componentsControlling the rest of your system Controlling the rest of your system ChapterPress the Receiver button to exit and store the operations Use cursor left/right to select Learn then press EnterDirect function Erasing all of the remote control presetsConfirming preset codes Input Controlling the rest of your system Controls for TVsSelect DiscSHIFT+ CD/MD/CD-R/DVD/LDEnter Guide Controlling the rest of your systemHDD Shift + DVDSwitching the speaker system Second Zone speaker B setupOther connections Other connections ChapterFront left Speaker Bi-wiring your speakersOther connections Bi-amping your front speakers Using this receiver with a Pioneer plasma display Other connections Connecting additional amplifiersDVD player Using the SR+ mode with a Pioneer plasma displayOther connections Other Settings Chapter Other SettingsInput Assign menu Assigning the digital inputsAssigning the component video inputs Other SettingsOther Setup menu Dual Mono Setup Dynamic Range Control SetupSelect ‘DRC Setup’ from the Other Setup menu Choose the setting that you wantSR+ Setup for Pioneer plasma displays LFE Attenuator SetupSelect ‘LFE ATT Setup’ from the Other Setup menu Select ‘SR+ Setup’ from the Other Setup menuPower TroubleshootingAdditional information Additional information ChapterNo sound Additional informationDigital inputs on Other audio problemsAudio components on VideoDisplay SettingsSwitching the speaker impedance Resetting the main unitRemote control Press System Setup to confirmDolby Additional information Surround sound formatsWindows Media Audio 9 Professional About THXTHX Games Mode THX Select2 Cinema modeAdvanced Speaker Array ASA THX MusicModeCleaning the unit Additional information SpecificationsPioneer Corporation

VSX-1015TX specifications

The Pioneer VSX-1015TX is a distinguished piece of audio equipment that caters to enthusiasts seeking an all-encompassing home theater experience. Launched in the mid-2000s, this receiver combines advanced technology with usability, making it a popular choice among music and movie aficionados.

One of the defining features of the VSX-1015TX is its robust multi-channel surround sound system. It supports up to 7.1 channels, allowing users to fully immerse themselves in their favorite films, games, and music. With a power output of 110 watts per channel, it delivers rich sound quality across various formats, enhancing the auditory experience.

The VSX-1015TX is equipped with Dolby Digital and DTS decoding, providing a comprehensive sound stage that captures every detail. Its Multi-Channel Acoustic Calibration System (MCACC) optimizes audio output based on the physical characteristics of your room. This feature intelligently analyzes the acoustics and adjusts the speakers to achieve balanced sound, ensuring that listeners receive the best audio experience possible.

Furthermore, the receiver supports many audio and video formats, including MPEG, WMA, and MP3, making it versatile for different media sources. The inclusion of HDMI inputs allows for high-definition video and audio transmission, simplifying connectivity with modern devices like Blu-ray players and gaming consoles.

Another notable characteristic of the VSX-1015TX is its user-friendly interface. The on-screen display and remote control make navigating through settings and configurations straightforward. Users can easily switch between different audio sources and adjust sound parameters to suit their preferences.

Additionally, this model is designed with several speaker configurations in mind, allowing for flexible setups. Whether you are using conventional speakers or opting for surround sound systems, the VSX-1015TX caters to various configurations, making it suitable for different home theater environments.

The Pioneer VSX-1015TX also emphasizes build quality and durability, ensuring that it can withstand the rigors of regular use while maintaining performance levels. With its blend of advanced features, streamlined usability, and robust sound performance, the VSX-1015TX remains a cherished option for those looking to enhance their audio-visual experiences at home.
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