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Pioneer vsx-d412 05Playing sources, Listening to multi-channelplayback, Using Advanced Surround

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05Playing sources

05Playing sources

Listening to multi-channel playback

VSX-D412VSX-D512

			RECEIVER
	INPUT SELECTOR			MULTI CONTROL
	INPUT SELECTOR		DVD/LD	TV / SAT	VCR/DVR	TV CONT
	RECEIVER DVD/LD TV/SAT	CD	DVD/LD	TV / SAT	VCR/DVR	TV CONT
	RECEIVER DVD/LD TV/SAT	CD
	CD-R/	VCR/	C D	CD-R/TAPE	TUNER	RECEIVER
	TUNER TAPE/MD	DVR

STANDARD

STANDARD

1Switch on the playback component.

2Switch on the receiver.

3Select the source you want to playback. Use the INPUT SELECTOR (VSX-D412)/MULTI CONTROL (VSX-D512) buttons on the remote (or the MULTI JOG/INPUT SELECTOR dial on the front panel).

4Press STANDARD.

For multi-channel sources, Dolby/DTS decoding is selected automatically according to the source and shows in the display.

For a two channel source, you can press STANDARD repeatedly to select the Pro Logic II mode you want:

Pro Logic

Pro Logic II

Music

Pro Logic II Movie

Refer to page 30 for more details about each mode.

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5Start playback of the component you selected in step 1.

Using Advanced Surround

Dolby Pro Logic, Dolby Digital and DTS signal processing is done automatically correspond- ing to the input signal.

•Press ADVANCED SURROUND repeat- edly to cycle the sound options.

Each press changes the display as follows:

Movie Music

Virtual SB*

5-Stereo Expanded

*VSX-D512 only.

Refer to page 30 for more details about each surround effect.

•The Movie, Music, and Expanded effects of Dolby/DTS can be adjusted in the range of 10 to 90 (the default setting is 70) by pressing EFFECT +/– . The effect level can be set for each of these Advanced Surround mode. The Standard and Stereo modes cannot be changed.

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.

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.

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Pioneer vsx-d412 manual 05Playing sources, Listening to multi-channelplayback, Using Advanced Surround, VSX-D412VSX-D512

Contents

Operating Instructions VSX-D412 VSX-D512AUDIO/VIDEO MULTI-CHANNELRECEIVER IMPORTANT NOTICE handling“Dolby”, “Pro Logic” and the double-Dsymbol are trademarks of Dolby LaboratoriesDTS, and DTS Digital Surround are registered trademarks of Digital Theater Systems, IncContents 3 Connecting up6 Setting up the receiver Setting the relative volume level7 Using the tuner Tuning directly to a stationSetting the remote to control other Clearing the Preset CodesInstalling the receiver 01Before you start Checking what’s in the boxLoading the batteries Making cable connectionsOperating range of remote control unit Before you start02 5 minute guide Introduction to home theater 5 minute guide Listening to Surround Sound1 Hook up your DVD player 2 Hook up your TV02 5 minute guide 3 Connect your speakerssize 6Play a DVD, and adjust the volume to your liking5 minute guide 025 minute guide Using the Quick Setup 5.1ch5.0ch 3.0chConnecting up Audio/Video cordsVIDEO Digital audio cords/Optical cables03 Connecting up Connecting digital components Connecting audio componentsTV tuner or Satellite tuner DVD playerConnecting up Connecting DVD 5.1 channel componentsConnecting video components 03 Connecting up Connecting antennasFM wire antenna the signalConnecting up AM loop antenna Using external antennasAntenna snap connectors To improve FM receptionConnecting the speakers Speaker terminals03 Connecting up 2Unclip the speaker terminal and insert the wireHints on speaker placement Overhead view of speaker set up3-Dview of speaker set up Connecting upOperating other Pioneer components 03Connecting up AC outletPOWER-CORDCAUTION Controls and displays Remote Control VSX-D512 04Controls and displays Controls and displays 19GUIDESUBTITLE 21 TV CONTROL buttonsRemote Control VSX-D412 04 Controls and displaysButton What it doesControls and displays 10 Tuner controls04 Controls and displays Front Panel 9 10 11 12 13 1416 SIGNAL SELECT page Controls and displaysDisplay 04Controls and displays13 TUNER indicators 14 Master volume levelControls and displays 12 LOUDNESS05Playing sources Introduction to Sound Modes Stereo/DirectStandard modes Advanced Surround modesChoosing the input signal Using Stereo/DirectPlaying sources ExpandedUsing Advanced Surround Using Loudness and Midnight listening05Playing sources Listening to multi-channelplaybackUsing the tone controls Playing other sourcesMidnight Off Loudness Playing sources1Select DVD/LD if it is not already selected Selecting the multi-channelanalog inputs05Playing sources VSX-D412VSX-D512 Setting up the receiverChoosing your receiver setup 06Setting up the receiver Speaker settingSubwoofer setting Crossover frequency settingLFE attenuator setting Front speaker distance settingCenter speaker distance setting Surround speaker distance set- tingDynamic range control setting Dual mono settingCoaxial digital input setting Optical digital input settingVSX-D412VSX-D512 Setting the relative volume level of each channelSetting up the receiver 07Using the tuner Listening to the radio Automatic tuningManual tuning High speed tuningImproving FM stereo sound Using the tunerTuning directly to a station VSX-D512only 07 Using the tuner Saving station presets VSX-D412VSX-D512Using the tuner Naming station presets Listening to station presets1Choose the station preset you want to name 3Press TUNER EDIT T. EDIT on the VSX- D512 remoteMonitoring your recording 08Making RecordingsMaking an audio or a video recording Selecting preset codes VSX-D512only Controlling the rest of your systemButton Controllable ComponentsDirect function VSX-D512only 09Controlling the rest of your systemClearing the Preset Codes VSX-D512only Controlling the rest of your system09 Controlling the rest of your system Controls for TVs VSX-D512onlyButton s FunctionControls for other components VSX-D512only Controlling the rest of your systemFunction Components09 Controlling the rest of your system Button sFunction ComponentsPreset Code List VSX-D512only Controlling the rest of your system09 Controlling the rest of your system ManufacturerTroubleshooting ProblemAdditional information Adjust the MASTER VOLUMEProblem 10Additional informationRemedy Additional information Specifications Amplifier SectionVideo Section FM Tuner SectionFurnished Parts Miscellaneous10Additional information Additional information 10Additional information Additional information PIONEER CORPORATION PIONEER ELECTRONICS USA INCPIONEER ELECTRONICS OF CANADA, INC PIONEER EUROPE NV