Pioneer VSX-815-S/-K, VSX-915-S/-K manual Using the tone controls, Enhancing dialog

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Listening to your system

Using Loudness and Midnight listening

The Loudness listening feature can be used to get good bass and treble from music sources at low volume levels.

Using the tone controls

Depending on what you are listening to, you may want to adjust the bass or treble using the

front panel tone control.2

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The Midnight listening feature allows you to hear effective surround sound of movies at low volume levels. The effect automatically adjusts according to the volume at which you’re listening.

 

ADVANCED

STEREO/

MIDNIGHT/

 

 

 

 

STANDARD SURROUND

DIRECT

LOUDNESS

 

 

CH

CH

 

 

 

 

 

 

EFFECT

 

 

 

 

RECEIVER CONTROL

SLEEP

/CH SEL

LEVEL

SLEEP

STANDARD

ADV.SURR

STEREO

 

 

 

 

 

DIALOG E

ACOUSTIC

FL

MIDNIGHT/

DIALOGE

ACOUSTIC

INPUTATT

 

EQ

DIMMER

LOUDNESS

EQ

MUTE

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

SHIFT

EFFECT

LEVEL

 

MASTER

 

/CHSEL

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

VOLUME

 

 

 

 

 

TOP MENU

RECEIVER CONTROL

MENU

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

AUDIO/VIDEO MULTI-CHANNEL RECEIVER

 

 

 

 

 

 

MULTI JOG

 

 

 

 

ENTER

 

CD

CD-R/TAPE/MD

TUNER

AUX

 

 

 

 

 

 

MASTER

 

 

 

 

 

VOLUME

 

 

VIDEO INPUT

 

MCACC

 

S-VIDEO

VIDEO

L AUDIO

R

DIGITAL IN SETUP MIC

 

 

 

 

 

DOWN

UP

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Above: VSX-515 (left) and VSX-815/915 (right)

1Press MIDNIGHT/LOUDNESS to switch between MIDNIGHT, LOUDNESS, and OFF.1

Enhancing dialog

• Default setting: OFF

The Dialog Enhancement feature localizes dialog in the center channel to make it stand out from other background sounds in a TV or movie soundtrack.

ADVANCED STEREO/ MIDNIGHT/

STANDARD SURROUND DIRECT LOUDNESS

CH CH

RECEIVER CONTROL

EFFECT

LEVEL

SLEEP

STANDARD

ADV.SURR

STEREO

SLEEP

/CH SEL

 

 

 

 

 

DIALOG E

ACOUSTIC

FL

MIDNIGHT/

DIALOGE

ACOUSTIC

INPUTATT

 

EQ

DIMMER

LOUDNESS

EQ

MUTE

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

SHIFT

EFFECT

LEVEL

 

MASTER

 

/CHSEL

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

VOLUME

 

 

 

 

 

TOP MENU

RECEIVER CONTROL

MENU

 

 

 

 

FL DIMMER

INPUT

SPEAKERS

EXTENDED

ACOUSTIC

 

 

ATT

MODE

EQ

 

 

 

TUNING

TUNER

 

QUICK

SYSTEM

RETURN

BAND

/STATION

EDIT

TONE

SETUP

SETUP

MULTI JOG

Illustrations show the VSX-815/915 front panel

1Press TONE to select the frequency you want to adjust.

Press to switch between BASS and TREBLE.

2Use the MULTI JOG dial to change the amount of bass or treble as necessary.

The bass and treble can be adjusted from –6to +6 (dB).

•Wait about five seconds for your changes to be input automatically.

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Above: VSX-515 (left) and VSX-815/915 (right)

•Press DIALOG E to switch dialog enhancement on or off.

Note

1• You can’t use MIDNIGHT/LOUDNESS when DVD 5.1ch has been selected.

•If you switch on Loudness or Midnight listening when DIRECT is selected, the receiver automatically switches to STEREO.

2You can only use the tone controls when STEREO/DIRECT is selected. DIRECT will switch to STEREO when the tone controls are used.

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Contents VSX-515-S/-KVSX-815-S/-KVSX-915-S/-K Risk of Electric Shock Do not Open Voltage selectorContents Other connections Other SettingsControlling the rest of your system VSX-515 Controlling the rest of your system VSX-815/915Loading the batteries Before you startBefore you start Chapter Introduction to home theaterIllustration shows the VSX-815/915 model Installing the receiverBefore you start VentilationHook up your DVD player Minute guideMinute guide Chapter Listening to Surround SoundSurround speakers This receiver Powered02 5 minute guide Connect your speakersMinute guide Play a DVD, and adjust the volume to your likingFor more on this.3 1ch 02 5 minute guide Using the Quick Setup0ch 3.0ch 0ch4.0ch 0ch 5.0ch Illustration shows the VSX-915 model Quick surround sound setupQuick surround sound setup Chapter Above VSX-515 left and VSX-815/915 rightEnter Quick surround sound setupFollowing options then cursor up/down to check the settings Select Check OK in the display then pressOther problems when using the Auto Mcacc Setup Connecting up Chapter Connecting upMaking cable connections VSX-815/915 model only Connecting upVideo cables Component video cablesIllustration shows the VSX-915, but Connecting up Connecting a DVD player and TVAudio and Video inputs on this receiver.2 Connecting the multichannel analog outputsUse an optical cable for the connection.4 This receiver About the WMA9 Pro decoder Connecting other audio componentsThis receiver Connecting other video componentsComp 1 DVD Comp 2 TV Comp 3 DVR Using the component video jacksConnecting to the front panel video terminal If you connect any source component toAM loop antenna Connecting up Connecting antennasUsing external antennas FM wire antennaConnecting up Connecting the speakers B speaker systems Hints on speaker placementVSX-815 model only View of 7.1 channel speaker setup Overhead view of speaker setupPioneer products Connecting up Operating other Pioneer componentsSTANDBY/ON Controls and displaysControls and displays Chapter Front panelControls and displays Controls and displays Display Receiver Remote control VSX-815/915Midnight LoudnessDTV Menu AccessSR+ TOP MenuMPX DTV ON/OFFDTV Info Tuner DisplayEFFECT/CH SEL SetupPreset ResetSTEREO/DIRECT Controls and displays Remote control VSX-515System Setup and Component control buttons Master Volume +Channel + Operating range of remote control unitVolume + DisplayListening in surround sound Listening to your systemListening to your system Chapter Auto playbackListening to your system Using the Advanced surround effectsSee which you like.2 Press EFFECT/CH SEL again to adjust other settings Dolby Pro Logic IIx Music settingsNeo6 Music settings Use the +/- buttons to adjust the settingListening with Acoustic Calibration EQ Listening in stereoImage Listening to your system Choosing the input signal Select a surround back channel option Extended modeUsing the surround back channel Press Extended Mode front panel toVSB OFF.1 Switched offEnhancing dialog Using the tone controlsPress Tone to select the frequency you want to adjust Press Dialog E to switch dialog enhancement on or offVSX-515 model Listening to your system Playing other sourcesVSX-815/915 model Press Sleep repeatedly to set the sleep time Listening to your system Using the sleep timer30 min OffPress Return to confirm and exit the current menu System Setup menuSystem Setup menu Chapter Surround back speaker settingManual Mcacc speaker setup System Setup menuFine Channel Distance Fine Channel LevelSettings Copying your Acoustic Calibration EQ Setting the Acoustic Calibration EQ automaticallyAcoustic Calibration EQ Right to check the settings Setting the Acoustic Calibration EQ manuallyChecking your Acoustic Calibration EQ settings Channel you want, usingSpeaker setting System Setup menu Manual speaker setupChannel level When you’re finished, press ReturnDefault setting 100Hz Crossover networkSpeaker Distance Confirm your selected setup optionWhen you’re finished, press Return Tip Select ‘SP DISTN.’ from the SP Setup menuListening to the radio Using the tunerUsing the tuner Chapter Tuning directly to a stationPress Enter Using the tunerSaving station presets Display shows ST. MEMORY, then a blinking memory classListening to station presets Naming station presetsChanging the frequency step Source as for the recorder.1 Making recordingsMaking recordings Chapter Making an audio or a video recordingControlling the rest of your system Chapter Setting the remote to control other componentsSelecting preset codes directly Controlling the rest of your systemControlling the rest of your system Direct function Clearing all the remote control settingsSelect Channel VolumeControlling the rest of your system Controls for TVs InputControls for other components Controlling the rest of your systemDisc Enter Guide Manufacturer Code Controlling the rest of your system Preset Code ListOn digital STB DVD RecorderUse Cursor left/right to select Preset then press Enter Remote LCD display shows SetupUse cursor left/right to select Learn then press Enter Programming signals from other remote controlsLCD display shows OK.2 Press and hold the button to be erased for two seconds Erasing all of the remote control presetsPress the Receiver button to exit and store the operations Use cursor left/right to select Erase then press EnterUse cursor left/right to select Direct F then press Enter Confirming preset codesSelect SHIFT+ Stops playback on some models, pressing this whenButton must be pressed twice to take effect Cassette deck + CH HDD Shift+ CH+ Other connections Chapter Second Zone speaker B setupSwitching the speaker system Other connectionsBi-amping your front speakers Bi-wiring your speakersSelect the SB Biamp setting from the ‘SB. SYSTEM’ menu Other connectionsPioneer plasma display Other connections Connecting additional amplifiersDVD player Satellite receiver, etc Using the SR+ mode with a Pioneer plasma displayPioneer plasma DisplayAssigning the digital inputs Other SettingsOther Settings Chapter Input Assign menuDual Mono Setup Other SettingsOther setup menu Dynamic Range Control SetupSR+ Setup for Pioneer plasma displays LFE Attenuator SetupAdditional information TroubleshootingAdditional information Chapter Additional information Refer to Using the surround back channel Extended mode onPlus VSX-815/915 only The SR Connecting the speakers onSee Operating other Pioneer components on OK? shows in the display Additional information Resetting the main unitSwitching the speaker impedance Press System Setup to confirmVideo Section Additional information SpecificationsAmplifier section Audio sectionMiscellaneous Power cord cautionCleaning the unit AM Tuner SectionPioneer Corporation

VSX-815-S/-K, VSX-915-S/-K specifications

The Pioneer VSX-915-S/-K and VSX-815-S/-K are part of Pioneer's renowned line of AV receivers that provide home theater enthusiasts with an impressive range of features and technologies. These models are particularly recognized for their exceptional audio quality and versatility, making them ideal for both music lovers and movie enthusiasts alike.

One of the standout features of the VSX-915 is its Dolby TrueHD and DTS-HD Master Audio decoding capabilities, which allow users to experience high-definition audio quality that matches the latest in cinematic releases. This model is equipped with Pioneer's Multi-Channel Acoustic Calibration System (MCACC), enabling automatic speaker setup and optimization based on the room's acoustics. This technology ensures that listeners enjoy a balanced sound field, regardless of the room's layout.

The VSX-815 model, while slightly more compact, does not compromise on functionality. It retains essential features such as Dolby Digital EX and DTS 96/24 decoding, providing rich surround sound that enhances the home theater experience. The unit's direct energy HD amplification delivers robust audio output while maintaining low distortion levels, ensuring that high-frequency details are preserved without sacrificing power.

Both models include a robust selection of inputs and outputs, including HDMI connectivity, which supports 1080p video pass-through. This makes it compatible with a variety of modern devices, from Blu-ray players to gaming consoles. The VSX-915 also supports multi-zone audio distribution, allowing users to enjoy different sources in different rooms, which adds a layer of convenience for those who like to entertain.

Pioneer's proprietary technologies, such as the Phase Control, help in enhancing sound clarity, providing a more coherent audio experience. Additionally, both receivers feature a user-friendly graphical user interface (GUI) for easy navigation through settings and options.

In terms of design, both the VSX-915-S/-K and VSX-815-S/-K feature an elegant and functional aesthetic that fits well in any home entertainment setup. With their build quality and attention to detail, they are built to last while delivering superior sound quality.

In summary, the Pioneer VSX-915-S/-K and VSX-815-S/-K represent an excellent investment in high-quality home audio experiences, combining advanced technologies and user-friendly features that cater to both casual listeners and dedicated audiophiles.
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