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Pioneer VSX-815-S/-K manual Controls and displays, VSX-515model, See Using the Quick Setup on page

Models: VSX-815-S/-K VSX-915-S/-K

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Controls and displays

Controls and displays

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8LISTENING MODE buttons

STANDARD

Press for Standard decoding and to switch between the various Pro Logic IIx and Neo:6 options (page 36).

ADVANCED SURROUND

Use to switch between the various surround modes (page 37).

STEREO/DIRECT (AUTO SURR) Switches between direct and stereo playback. Direct playback bypasses the tone controls and any other signal processing for the most accurate reproduction of a source (page 39). Also selects the Auto Surround mode (Auto playback on page 36).

9SIGNAL SELECT

Use to select an input signal (page 40).

10 VIDEO INPUT

See Connecting to the front panel video terminal on page 20.

11 MCACC SETUP MIC jack

Use to connect the supplied microphone.

12MASTER VOLUME dial

13FL DIMMER

Dims or brightens the display.

14 INPUT ATT

Attenuates (lowers) the level of an analog input signal to prevent distortion.

15SPEAKERS VSX-815/915 model

Use to change the speaker system (VSX-815

– page 23, VSX-915– page 71) and to change the impedance setting (page 81).

SPEAKER IMPEDANCE

VSX-515 model

Use to change the impedance setting (page 81).

16 EXTENDED MODE

Selects the surround back channel mode (page 41) or virtual surround back mode

(page 42).

17 ACOUSTIC EQ

Press to select an Acoustic Calibration EQ setting (page 39).

18BAND VSX-815/915 model

Switches between the tuner AM and FM bands (page 54).

CLASS VSX-515 model

Switches between the three banks (classes) of station presets (page 55).

19TUNING / STATION buttons

Selects the frequency (page 54) and station presets (page 55) when using the tuner.

20 TUNER EDIT

Press to memorize and name a station for recall (page 55).

21 TONE

Press this button to access the bass and treble controls, which you can then adjust with the MULTI JOG dial (page 43).

22 QUICK SETUP

See Using the Quick Setup on page 10.

23System Setup menu controls

SYSTEM SETUP

Use with the MULTI JOG dial to access the System Setup menu (page 10, page 46, page 75).

RETURN

Press to confirm and exit the current menu.

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Pioneer VSX-815-S/-K, VSX-915-S/-K manual Controls and displays, VSX-515model, See Using the Quick Setup on page

Contents

VSX-515-S/-K VSX-815-S/-K VSX-915-S/-K AUDIO/VIDEO MULTI-CHANNEL RECEIVEROperating Instructions Voltage selector Information to UserMedium-sizescrewdriver 07 The System Setup menu Contents03 Quick surround sound setup 04 Connecting up14 Additional information 13 Other Settings10 Controlling the rest of your system VSX-515 12 Other connectionsLoading the batteries Before you startBefore you start Chapter Introduction to home theaterIllustration shows the VSX-815/915model Installing the receiver01Before you start VentilationEnglish Deutsch Français Italiano 5 minute guide5 minute guide Chapter Listening to Surround Sound3 Connect your speakers 025 minute guidefig. C 5 minute guidefig. A fig. B7.1ch 025 minute guide Using the Quick Setup2.1ch 3.1chAbove VSX-515left and VSX-815/915right Quick surround sound setupQuick surround sound setup Chapter Automatically setting up for surround sound MCACC03Quick surround sound setup Other problems when using the Auto MCACC Setup Quick surround sound setupAnalog audio cables Connecting up04Connecting up Chapter Making cable connectionsVSX-815/915model only Connecting upS-videocables Component video cablesThe illustration shows the VSX-915,but 04Connecting up Connecting a DVD player and TVEspañol Connecting the multichannel analog outputsEnglish Deutsch Italiano04Connecting up Connecting other audio componentsAbout the WMA9 Pro decoder Connecting up Connecting other video componentsVSX-815/915model only Using the component video jacksConnecting to the front panel video terminal 04Connecting upAntenna snap connectors Connecting antennasUsing external antennas FM wire antenna04Connecting up Connecting the speakers Connecting up Hints on speaker placementA and B speaker systems VSX-815model onlyOverhead view of speaker setup 3-Dview of 7.1 channel speaker setup04Connecting up VSX-815/915model only Connecting up Operating other Pioneer componentsIllustration below shows the VSX-815/915model Controls and displays05Controls and displays Chapter Front panelSee Using the Quick Setup on page Controls and displaysVSX-515model 05Controls and displays Display Controls and displays Remote control VSX-815/91505Controls and displays 8 Component control buttons Controls and displays05Controls and displays See Selecting preset codes directly on pageSee Confirming preset codes on page See Direct function on pageControls and displays Remote control VSX-515MUTE 05Controls and displaysControls and displays Operating range of remote control unitListening in surround sound Listening to your system06Listening to your system Chapter Auto playbackUsing the Advanced surround effects Listening to your systemAbove VSX-515left and VSX-815/915right Above VSX-515left and VSX-815/915right Dolby Pro Logic IIx Music settingsNeo 6 Music settings 06Listening to your systemIllustration shows the VSX-815/915front panel Listening in stereoListening with Acoustic Calibration EQ English Deutsch Français Italiano NederlandsPress repeatedly to select between Choosing the input signalreceiver to select between input signals.1 06Listening to your systemType of source Using the surround back channelExtended mode Standard2Pro Logic II 2 Pro Logic Using the Virtual Surround Back mode VirtualSBVSB mode sourcesDeutsch Français Using Loudness and Midnight listeningUsing the tone controls Enhancing dialogVSX-815/915model Playing other sourcesSelecting the multichannel analog inputs VSX-515modelListening to your system Using the sleep timer 30 minAbove VSX-515left and VSX-815/915right VSX-915model only The System Setup menu07The System Setup menu Chapter Surround back speaker settingAcoustic Calibration EQ settings on The System Setup menuManual MCACC speaker setup See Making receiver settings from the System07The System Setup menu Fine Channel LevelFine Channel Distance from Automatically setting up for surround Setting the Acoustic Calibration EQ automaticallysettings F.ALG - Front Align Adjust balances theSetting the Acoustic Calibration EQ manually Checking your Acoustic Calibration EQ settings07The System Setup menu Manual speaker setup Speaker settingThe System Setup menu 3 When you’re finished, press RETURN Crossover networkChannel level 07The System Setup menuSpeaker Distance L C R RS SBR SW LS SBLThe System Setup menu Listening to the radio Using the tuner08Using the tuner Chapter Tuning directly to a stationAbove VSX-515left and VSX-815/915right Using the tunerSaving station presets Illustrations show the VSX-815/915front panelChanging the frequency step 08Using the tunerNaming station presets Listening to station presetsEnglish Making recordingsMaking recordings Chapter Making an audio or a video recording10Controlling the rest of your system Chapter Setting the remote to control other componentsSelecting preset codes directly Controlling the rest of your systemClearing all the remote control settings Controlling the rest of your systemDirect function Function 10Controlling the rest of your systemControls for TVs ButtonsButtons Controls for other componentsButton s Controlling the rest of your systemComponents 10Controlling the rest of your systemButton s FunctionDVD Recorder Preset Code ListSTB SATELLITE On digital STBControlling the rest of your system 11Controlling the rest of your system ChapterSetting the remote to control other components Selecting preset codes directlyProgramming signals from other remote controls Controlling the rest of your systemVSX-915model only Direct function Erasing all of the remote control presetsErasing one of the remote control button settings 11Controlling the rest of your systemControlling the rest of your system Confirming preset codesFunction 11Controlling the rest of your systemControls for TVs ButtonsFunction Controlling the rest of your systemControls for other components ButtonsComponents 11Controlling the rest of your systemButton s FunctionOther connections Chapter Second Zone speaker B setupSwitching the speaker system Other connectionsFront left Bi-wiringyour speakers12Other connections Bi-ampingyour front speakersEnglish Deutsch Français Connecting additional amplifiersUsing this receiver with a Pioneer plasma display Other connectionsdisplay Using the SR+ mode with a Pioneer plasma display12Other connections Pioneer plasmaAssigning the digital inputs Other SettingsOther Settings Chapter The Input Assign menuDual Mono Setup 13Other SettingsThe Other setup menu Dynamic Range Control SetupVSX-815/915model only Other SettingsLFE Attenuator Setup SR+ Setup for Pioneer plasma displaysSwitching the speaker system on page TroubleshootingProblem Connecting up on pageAdditional information ProblemRemedy see Operating other Pioneer components on page Connecting the speakers on page14Additional information VSX-815/915only - The SRSwitching the speaker impedance Additional information Resetting the main unitVideo Section 14Additional information SpecificationsAmplifier section Audio sectionMiscellaneous Power cord cautionCleaning the unit AM Tuner SectionPIONEER EUROPE NV PIONEER CORPORATIONPIONEER ELECTRONICS USA INC PIONEER ELECTRONICS OF CANADA, INC