12Other connections

Use a 3-ringed miniplug SR+ cable1 to connect the CONTROL IN jack of this receiver with the CONTROL OUT of your plasma display.

Before you can use the extra SR+ features, you need to make a few settings in the receiver. See The Input Assign menu on page 75 for detailed instructions.

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Using the SR+ mode with a Pioneer plasma display

VSX-815/915 model only

When connected using an SR+ cable, a number of features become available to make using this receiver with your Pioneer plasma display even easier. These features include:

On-screen volume display.

On-screen display of listening mode.

Automatic video input switching on the plasma display.

Automatic volume muting on the plasma

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See also The Input Assign menu on page 75 for more on setting up the receiver.

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1Make sure that the plasma display and this receiver are switched on and that they are connected with the SR+ cable.

To make the most of the SR+ features, you should connect your source components (DVD player, etc.) in a slightly different way to that described in this chapter. For each component, connect the video output directly to the plasma display, and just connect the audio (analog and/or digital) to this receiver.

See Using this receiver with a Pioneer plasma display above for more on this.

2To switch SR+ mode on/off, press RECEIVER, then the SR+ button.

The front panel display shows SR+ ON or OFF.

Note

1• The 3-ringed SR+ cable from Pioneer is commercially available under the part number ADE7095. Contact the Pioneer Cus- tomer Support division for more information on obtaining an SR+ cable (you can also use a commercially available 3-ringed mini phone plug for the connection).

If you connect to a Pioneer plasma display using an SR+ cable, you will need to point the remote control at the plasma dis- play remote sensor to control the receiver. In this case, you won’t be able to control the receiver using the remote control if you switch the plasma display off.

2The automatic volume muting feature is enabled separately; see The Input Assign menu on page 75.

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Pioneer VSX-915-S/-K manual Using the SR+ mode with a Pioneer plasma display, Display, DVD player Satellite receiver, etc

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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