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Pioneer VSX-915-S/-K, VSX-815-S/-K manual 05Controls and displays, Mute

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05Controls and displays

MUTE

Mutes the sound or restores the sound if it has been muted (adjusting the volume also restores the sound).

DIALOG E

Use to make dialog stand out when watching TV or a movie (page 43).

ACOUSTIC EQ

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

FL DIMMER

Dims or brightens the display.

MASTER VOLUME +/–

Use to set the listening volume.

5SYSTEM SETUP and Component control buttons

The following button controls can be accessed after you have selected the corresponding MULTI CONTROL button (DVD/LD, TV/SAT, RECEIVER, etc.)

TOP MENU

Displays the disc ‘top’ menu of a DVD.

DTV MENU

Displays menus on a digital TV.

AUDIO

Changes the audio language or channel on DVD discs.

SYSTEM SETUP

(Press RECEIVER first to access)

Use to access the System Setup menu (see page 46).

MENU

Displays the disc menu of DVD-Video discs. It also displays TV and DTV menus.

INPUT ATT

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

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T. EDIT

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

GUIDE

Displays the guides on a digital TV.

SUBTITLE

Displays/changes the subtitles included in multilingual DVD-Video discs.

RETURN

Press to confirm and exit the current menu (also use to return to the previous menu with DVDs or to select closed captioning with DTV).

6	(TUNE/ST +/–) /ENTER

Use the arrow buttons when setting up your surround sound system (see page 46). Also used to control DVD menus/options and for deck 1 of a double cassette deck player. Use the TUNE +/– buttons to find radio frequencies and use ST +/– to find preset stations (page 55).

7 Component control buttons

The main buttons ( , , etc.) are used to control a component after you have selected it using the MULTI CONTROL buttons.

The controls above these buttons can be accessed after you have selected the corresponding MULTI CONTROL button (for example DVD/LD, DVR/VCR or TV/SAT (when connected to a DTV)).

RETURN

Returns to the last channel selected with DTV, SAT and some TVs.

BAND

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

DTV ON/OFF

Switches a digital TV on/off.

DTV INFO

Use to bring up information screens on a digital TV.

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Pioneer VSX-915-S/-K, VSX-815-S/-K manual 05Controls and displays, Mute

Contents

AUDIO/VIDEO MULTI-CHANNEL RECEIVER VSX-515-S/-K VSX-815-S/-K VSX-915-S/-KOperating Instructions Information to User Voltage selectorMedium-sizescrewdriver 04 Connecting up Contents03 Quick surround sound setup 07 The System Setup menu12 Other connections 13 Other Settings10 Controlling the rest of your system VSX-515 14 Additional informationIntroduction to home theater Before you startBefore you start Chapter Loading the batteriesVentilation Installing the receiver01Before you start Illustration shows the VSX-815/915modelListening to Surround Sound 5 minute guide5 minute guide Chapter English Deutsch Français Italiano025 minute guide 3 Connect your speakersfig. B 5 minute guidefig. A fig. C3.1ch 025 minute guide Using the Quick Setup2.1ch 7.1chAutomatically setting up for surround sound MCACC Quick surround sound setupQuick surround sound setup Chapter Above VSX-515left and VSX-815/915right03Quick surround sound setup Quick surround sound setup Other problems when using the Auto MCACC SetupMaking cable connections Connecting up04Connecting up Chapter Analog audio cablesComponent video cables Connecting upS-videocables VSX-815/915model only04Connecting up Connecting a DVD player and TV The illustration shows the VSX-915,butItaliano Connecting the multichannel analog outputsEnglish Deutsch EspañolConnecting other audio components 04Connecting upAbout the WMA9 Pro decoder Connecting other video components Connecting up04Connecting up Using the component video jacksConnecting to the front panel video terminal VSX-815/915model onlyFM wire antenna Connecting antennasUsing external antennas Antenna snap connectors04Connecting up Connecting the speakers VSX-815model only Hints on speaker placementA and B speaker systems Connecting up3-Dview of 7.1 channel speaker setup Overhead view of speaker setup04Connecting up Connecting up Operating other Pioneer components VSX-815/915model onlyFront panel Controls and displays05Controls and displays Chapter Illustration below shows the VSX-815/915modelControls and displays See Using the Quick Setup on pageVSX-515model 05Controls and displays Display Remote control VSX-815/915 Controls and displays05Controls and displays Controls and displays 8 Component control buttonsSee Direct function on page See Selecting preset codes directly on pageSee Confirming preset codes on page 05Controls and displaysRemote control VSX-515 Controls and displays05Controls and displays MUTEOperating range of remote control unit Controls and displaysAuto playback Listening to your system06Listening to your system Chapter Listening in surround soundListening to your system Using the Advanced surround effectsAbove VSX-515left and VSX-815/915right 06Listening to your system Dolby Pro Logic IIx Music settingsNeo 6 Music settings Above VSX-515left and VSX-815/915rightEnglish Deutsch Français Italiano Nederlands Listening in stereoListening with Acoustic Calibration EQ Illustration shows the VSX-815/915front panel06Listening to your system Choosing the input signalreceiver to select between input signals.1 Press repeatedly to select betweenStandard Using the surround back channelExtended mode Type of sourcesources Using the Virtual Surround Back mode VirtualSBVSB mode 2Pro Logic II 2 Pro LogicEnhancing dialog Using Loudness and Midnight listeningUsing the tone controls Deutsch FrançaisVSX-515model Playing other sourcesSelecting the multichannel analog inputs VSX-815/915model30 min Listening to your system Using the sleep timerAbove VSX-515left and VSX-815/915right Surround back speaker setting The System Setup menu07The System Setup menu Chapter VSX-915model onlySee Making receiver settings from the System The System Setup menuManual MCACC speaker setup Acoustic Calibration EQ settings onFine Channel Level 07The System Setup menuFine Channel Distance F.ALG - Front Align Adjust balances the Setting the Acoustic Calibration EQ automaticallysettings from Automatically setting up for surroundChecking your Acoustic Calibration EQ settings Setting the Acoustic Calibration EQ manually07The System Setup menu Speaker setting Manual speaker setupThe System Setup menu 07The System Setup menu Crossover networkChannel level 3 When you’re finished, press RETURNL C R RS SBR SW LS SBL Speaker DistanceThe System Setup menu Tuning directly to a station Using the tuner08Using the tuner Chapter Listening to the radioIllustrations show the VSX-815/915front panel Using the tunerSaving station presets Above VSX-515left and VSX-815/915rightListening to station presets 08Using the tunerNaming station presets Changing the frequency stepMaking an audio or a video recording Making recordingsMaking recordings Chapter EnglishControlling the rest of your system Setting the remote to control other componentsSelecting preset codes directly 10Controlling the rest of your system ChapterControlling the rest of your system Clearing all the remote control settingsDirect function Buttons 10Controlling the rest of your systemControls for TVs FunctionControlling the rest of your system Controls for other componentsButton s ButtonsFunction 10Controlling the rest of your systemButton s ComponentsOn digital STB Preset Code ListSTB SATELLITE DVD RecorderSelecting preset codes directly 11Controlling the rest of your system ChapterSetting the remote to control other components Controlling the rest of your systemControlling the rest of your system Programming signals from other remote controlsVSX-915model only 11Controlling the rest of your system Erasing all of the remote control presetsErasing one of the remote control button settings Direct functionConfirming preset codes Controlling the rest of your systemButtons 11Controlling the rest of your systemControls for TVs FunctionButtons Controlling the rest of your systemControls for other components FunctionFunction 11Controlling the rest of your systemButton s ComponentsOther connections Second Zone speaker B setupSwitching the speaker system Other connections ChapterBi-ampingyour front speakers Bi-wiringyour speakers12Other connections Front leftOther connections Connecting additional amplifiersUsing this receiver with a Pioneer plasma display English Deutsch FrançaisPioneer plasma Using the SR+ mode with a Pioneer plasma display12Other connections displayThe Input Assign menu Other SettingsOther Settings Chapter Assigning the digital inputsDynamic Range Control Setup 13Other SettingsThe Other setup menu Dual Mono SetupSR+ Setup for Pioneer plasma displays Other SettingsLFE Attenuator Setup VSX-815/915model onlyConnecting up on page TroubleshootingProblem Switching the speaker system on pageProblem Additional informationRemedy VSX-815/915only - The SR Connecting the speakers on page14Additional information see Operating other Pioneer components on pageAdditional information Resetting the main unit Switching the speaker impedanceAudio section 14Additional information SpecificationsAmplifier section Video SectionAM Tuner Section Power cord cautionCleaning the unit MiscellaneousPIONEER ELECTRONICS OF CANADA, INC PIONEER CORPORATIONPIONEER ELECTRONICS USA INC PIONEER EUROPE NV