Pioneer VSX-415 User Manual

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AUDIO/VIDEO MULTI-CHANNEL
RECEIVER
RECEPTEUR AUDIOVISUEL A
VOIES MULTIPLES
VSX-415
VSX-515
Operating Instructions
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Pioneer VSX-415 Specifications

General

Channels	5.1
Input Sensitivity	200 mV
Weight	17.2 lbs
Signal-To-Noise Ratio	98 dB
Input Impedance	47 kOhm
Sound Effects	Midnight mode, Loudness
Tuner Bands	AM/FM
Preset Station Qty	30
Power Output	100 Watt
Audio D/A Converter	24bit / 96kHz
Built-in Decoders	Dolby Digital, DTS
Height	157 mm

Summary

Important Safety Instructions

Before You Start

5-Minute Guide

Listening to Surround Sound

Quick setup guide for connecting and listening to surround sound.

Connecting Your Speakers

Instructions for connecting speakers to the receiver.

Using the Quick Setup

Guide to the receiver's automatic setup process.

Connecting Up

Connecting a DVD Player and TV

Step-by-step guide for connecting DVD player and TV.

Connecting Speakers (VSX-415)

Connecting Speakers (VSX-515)

Controls and Displays

Front Panel Overview

Overview of the receiver's front panel controls.

Receiver Display Indicators

Remote Control Functions

Overview of the remote control buttons and their functions.

Listening to Your System

Listening in Surround Sound

Advanced Surround Sound Effects

Dolby Pro Logic IIx Music Settings

Neo:6 Music Settings (VSX-515)

Listening in Stereo or Direct

Choosing the Input Signal

Surround Back Channel (Extended Mode)

Virtual Surround Back Mode (VSB)

Midnight and Loudness Listening

Enhancing Dialog (VSX-515)

Using the Tone Controls

Playing Other Sources

Selecting Multichannel Analog Inputs

Setting Up the Receiver (VSX-415)

Choosing Your Receiver Setup

Guide to initial receiver setup and optimization.

Speaker and Subwoofer Settings

Configuring speaker type, size, and subwoofer usage.

Crossover and LFE Attenuator Settings

Speaker Distance Settings

Dynamic Range and Dual Mono Settings

Digital Input Settings

Assigning components to digital input jacks.

Setting Separate Channel Levels

System Setup Menu (VSX-515)

Making Receiver Settings

How to make detailed settings via the System Setup menu.

Manual Speaker Setup

Detailed setup for optimizing surround sound performance.

Speaker Setting Details

Specifying speaker configuration (size, number).

Crossover Network and Channel Level

Setting bass cutoff and adjusting speaker channel levels.

Speaker Distance Setup

Setting speaker distance for sound depth and delay.

Input Assign Menu

Assigning components to digital and component video inputs.

Other Setup Menu Options

Customizing receiver settings like DRC, Dual Mono, LFE Att.

Using the Tuner

Listening to the Radio

Tuning to FM and AM radio broadcasts.

Saving and Naming Station Presets

Listening to Station Presets

Making Recordings

Making Audio or Video Recordings

How to record audio or video from various sources.

Additional Information

Troubleshooting Common Issues

Solutions for common operational problems and malfunctions.

Remote Control and Display Issues

Resetting the Main Unit

Restoring receiver settings to factory defaults.

Switching Speaker Impedance

Adjusting impedance setting for 6-ohm speakers.

Specifications

Technical specifications of the receiver's components.

Power Cord and Cleaning Precautions

Safety precautions for power cord handling and unit cleaning.