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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.

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Connecting other video components

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

1Connect 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 cable for the video connection.1

2Connect 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 cable for the video connection.2

3If 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.3

This receiver*

 

 

 

IN

 

AUX

 

 

 

 

DIGITAL OUT

 

 

 

FM UNBAL

AM

 

 

 

 

 

75

LOOP ANTENNA

 

 

 

OPT

IN

 

CD

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

MONITOR

OUT

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

OUT

 

 

 

OPT

OUT

 

DVR/

 

CONTROL

 

 

 

2

 

 

VCR

 

IN

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

OUT

 

(DVR/VCR)

IN

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

VIDEO

 

 

 

 

OPT

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

1

 

 

TV /

IN

OUT

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

SAT

 

IN

 

(TV/SAT)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

IN

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

DVD

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

MONITOR

 

 

 

 

 

 

/LD

 

 

ASSIGNABLE

 

IN

 

FRONT

 

OUT

IN

COAX

 

D V D

 

 

 

DIGITAL IN

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

2

 

 

REC

5.1CH

SUB

 

 

 

(CD)

 

 

INPUT

WOOFER

IN

 

 

 

 

CD-R

IN

 

 

 

OUT

 

PREOUT

 

 

 

COAX

 

/ TAPE

 

S-V

 

 

 

 

/ MD

 

 

 

 

1

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(DVD

IN

 

PLAY

 

 

 

 

 

/LD)

R

AUDIO

L

 

 

 

3

 

1

 

 

 

2

 

OPTICAL

COAXIAL

 

 

R OUT

L

 

R IN L

 

 

 

 

 

PLAY

 

 

REC

 

DIGITAL OUT

 

 

AUDIO OUT

VIDEO OUT

AUDIO IN

VIDEO IN

4VCR, DVR, LD player, etc.

OPTICAL

DIGITAL IN

*The illustration shows the VSX-915, but connections for the VSX-515/815 are the same.

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Note

1VSX-815/915 only – For better quality, you can also connect with S-video using the S-VIDEO DVR/VCR IN jack. If your set-top box has a component video output, you can connect this too. See Using the component video jacks on page 20 for more on this.

2VSX-815/915 only – For better quality, you can also connect with S-video using the S-VIDEO DVR/VCR OUT jack.

3If your video component doesn’t have a digital audio output, omit this step. If it only has an optical digital output, you can con- nect 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 (see The Input Assign menu on page 75).

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Pioneer VSX-815-S/-K, VSX-915-S/-K manual Connecting other video components, This receiver

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.

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