VSX_815-915.book.fm 1 ページ 2004年12月8日 水曜日 午後4時3分 AUDIO/VIDEO MULTI-CHANNEL RECEIVER VSX-815 VSX-915 Register your product at: www.pioneerelectronics.com • Protect your new investment The details of your purchase will be on file for reference in the event of an insurance claim such as loss or theft. • Receive free tips, updates and service bulletins on your new product • Improve product development Your input helps us continue to design products that meet your needs.
VSX_815-915.book.fm 2 ページ 2004年12月8日 Thank you for buying this Pioneer product. Please read through these operating instructions so you will know how to operate your model properly. After you have finished reading the instructions, put them away in a safe place for future reference. If the AC plug of this unit does not match the AC outlet you want to use, the plug must be removed and appropriate one fitted.
VSX_815-915.book.fm 3 ページ 2004年12月8日 水曜日 午後4時3分 CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN The lightning flash with arrowhead, within an equilateral triangle, is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated "dangerous voltage" within the product's enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons. CAUTION: TO PREVENT THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE.
VSX_815-915.book.fm 4 ページ 2004年12月8日 水曜日 午後4時3分 Contents 01 Before you start 06 Listening to your system Introduction to home theater . . . . . . . . . . . . . Checking what’s in the box . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Loading the batteries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Installing the receiver . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Ventilation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 6 7 7 7 02 5 minute guide Listening to Surround Sound . . . . . . . . . . . . .
VSX_815-915.book.fm 5 ページ 2004年12月8日 10 Controlling the rest of your system Second Zone speaker B setup . . . . . . . . . . . . 62 Switching the speaker system . . . . . . . . . . 62 Bi-amping your front speakers . . . . . . . . . . . 63 Bi-wiring your speakers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63 Connecting additional amplifiers . . . . . . . . . . 64 Using this receiver with a Pioneer plasma display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64 Using the SR+ mode with a Pioneer plasma display . .
VSX_815-915.book.fm 6 ページ 2004年12月8日 01 水曜日 午後4時3分 Before you start Chapter 1: Before you start Introduction to home theater Checking what’s in the box You are probably used to using stereo equipment to listen to music, but may not be used to home theater systems that give you many more options (such as surround sound) when listening to soundtracks.
VSX_815-915.book.fm 7 ページ 2004年12月8日 水曜日 午後4時3分 Before you start English Loading the batteries 01 Installing the receiver • When installing this unit, make sure to put it on a level and stable surface. Deutsch Don’t install it on the following places: – on a color TV (the screen may distort) – near a cassette deck (or close to a device that gives off a magnetic field). This may interfere with the sound.
VSX_815-915.book.fm 8 ページ 2004年12月8日 02 水曜日 午後4時3分 5 minute guide Chapter 2: 5 minute guide Listening to Surround Sound This receiver was designed with the easiest possible setup in mind, so with the following quick setup guide, you should have your system hooked up for surround sound in no time at all. In most cases, you can simply leave the receiver in the default settings. • Be sure to complete all connections before connecting this unit to an AC power source. 1 Hook up your DVD player.
VSX_815-915.book.fm 9 ページ 2004年12月8日 水曜日 午後4時3分 5 minute guide 02 English 3 Connect your speakers. A complete setup of eight speakers (including the subwoofer) is shown here but everyone’s home setup will vary. Simply connect the speakers you have in the manner shown below. 1 The receiver will work with just two stereo speakers (the front speakers in the diagram) but using at least three speakers is recommended, and a complete setup is best.
VSX_815-915.book.fm 10 ページ 2004年12月8日 02 水曜日 午後4時3分 5 minute guide Make sure that the speaker cable you’re using is properly prepared with about 3/8 in. (10 mm) of insulator stripped from each wire, with the exposed wire strands twisted together (fig. A). Unscrew the terminal a few turns until there is enough space to insert the exposed wire (fig. B). Once the wire is in position, tighten the terminal until the wire is firmly clamped (fig. C). fig. A 3/8 fig. B fig. C in.
VSX_815-915.book.fm 11 ページ 2004年12月8日 水曜日 午後4時3分 5 minute guide 02 English • Check the table below to find the speaker setup that corresponds with your system. Using the Quick Setup Deutsch You can use the Quick Setup to get your system up and running with just a few button presses. The receiver automatically makes the necessary settings after you have selected your speaker setup, room size and listening position. Use the front panel controls for the steps below.
VSX_815-915.book.fm 12 ページ 2004年12月8日 03 水曜日 午後4時3分 Quick surround sound setup Chapter 3: Quick surround sound setup 1 Connect the microphone to the MCACC SETUP MIC jack on the front panel. Make sure there are no obstacles between the speakers and the microphone.
VSX_815-915.book.fm 13 ページ 2004年12月8日 水曜日 午後4時3分 Quick surround sound setup The settings made in the Auto MCACC Setup should give you excellent surround sound from your system, but it is also possible to adjust these settings manually using the System Setup menu (starting on page 43).1 • ERR MIC – Check the microphone connection.
VSX_815-915.book.fm 14 ページ 2004年12月8日 03 Quick surround sound setup Other problems when using the Auto MCACC Setup If the room environment is not optimal for the Auto MCACC Setup (too much background noise, echo off the walls, obstacles blocking the speakers from the microphone) the final settings may be incorrect. Check for household appliances (air conditioner, fridge, fan, etc.), that may be affecting the environment and switch them off if necessary.
VSX_815-915.book.fm 15 ページ 2004年12月8日 水曜日 午後4時3分 Connecting up 04 English Chapter 4: Connecting up Digital audio cables Commercially available coaxial digital audio cables or optical cables should be used to connect digital components to this receiver. Coaxial digital audio cable Français Make sure not to bend the cables over the top of this unit (as shown in the illustration).
VSX_815-915.book.fm 16 ページ 2004年12月8日 04 水曜日 午後4時3分 Connecting up S-video cables S-video cables give you clearer picture reproduction than standard RCA video cables by sending separate signals for the luminance and color.
VSX_815-915.book.fm 17 ページ 2004年12月8日 水曜日 午後4時3分 Connecting up 04 English Connecting a DVD player and TV This page shows you how to connect your DVD player and TV to the receiver. 2 Connect the composite video output and the stereo analog audio outputs2 on your DVD player to the DVD/LD inputs on this receiver. Use a standard RCA video cable3 and a stereo RCA phono cable for the connection.
VSX_815-915.book.fm 18 ページ 2004年12月8日 04 水曜日 午後4時3分 Connecting up Connecting the multichannel analog outputs For DVD Audio and SACD playback, your DVD player may have 5.1 channel analog outputs.In this case, you can connect the multichannel analog outputs to the multichannel inputs of this receiver as shown below.
VSX_815-915.book.fm 19 ページ 2004年12月8日 水曜日 午後4時3分 Connecting up This receiver* The number and kind of connections depends on the kind of component you’re connecting.1 Follow the steps below to connect a CD-R, MD, DAT, tape recorder or other audio component.
VSX_815-915.book.fm 20 ページ 2004年12月8日 04 水曜日 午後4時3分 Connecting up compatible player. However, the connected PC, DVD player, set-top box, etc. must be able to output WMA9 Pro format audio signals through a coaxial or optical digital output. 3 If your video component has a digital audio output, connect it to a digital input on this receiver. The example shows a recorder connected to the DIGITAL COAX 1 (DVD/LD) input.
VSX_815-915.book.fm 21 ページ 2004年12月8日 水曜日 午後4時3分 Connecting up Connecting to the front panel video terminal Front video connections are accessed via the front panel using the VIDEO button. There are standard audio/video jacks as well as an Svideo jack and an optical input. Hook them up the same way you made the rear panel connections. Deutsch Component video should deliver superior picture quality when compared to composite video.
VSX_815-915.book.fm 22 ページ 2004年12月8日 04 水曜日 午後4時3分 Connecting up Antenna snap connectors Connecting antennas Connect the AM loop antenna and the FM wire antenna as shown below. To improve reception and sound quality, connect external antennas (see Using external antennas below). Always make sure that the receiver is switched off and unplugged from the wall outlet before making or changing any connections.
VSX_815-915.book.fm 23 ページ 2004年12月8日 水曜日 午後4時3分 Connecting up 04 English Connecting the speakers Deutsch A complete setup of eight speakers (including the subwoofer) is shown here but everyone’s home setup will vary. Simply connect the speakers you have in the manner shown below. 1 The receiver will work with just two stereo speakers (the front speakers in the diagram) but using at least three speakers is recommended, and a complete setup is best.
VSX_815-915.book.fm 24 ページ 2004年12月8日 04 水曜日 午後4時3分 Connecting up Make sure that the speaker cable you’re using is properly prepared with about 3/8 in. (10 mm) of insulator stripped from each wire, with the exposed wire strands twisted together (fig. A). Unscrew the terminal a few turns until there is enough space to insert the exposed wire (fig. B). Once the wire is in position, tighten the terminal until the wire is firmly clamped (fig. C). fig. A 3/8 fig. B fig. C in.
VSX_815-915.book.fm 25 ページ 2004年12月8日 水曜日 午後4時3分 Connecting up 04 3-D view of 7.1 channel speaker setup English • Make sure no exposed speaker wire is touching the rear panel, this may cause the receiver to turn off automatically. Overhead view of speaker setup Front left Deutsch You can also refer to the 3-D speaker setup illustration on page 10. Front right Center Français Subwoofer Surround left AC outlet Surround right Listening position Surround back left Surround back right .
VSX_815-915.book.fm 26 ページ 2004年12月8日 04 水曜日 午後4時3分 Connecting up Operating other Pioneer components Many Pioneer components have SR CONTROL jacks which can be used to link components together so that you can use just the remote sensor of one component. When you use a remote control, the control signal is passed along the chain to the appropriate component.
VSX_815-915.book.
VSX_815-915.book.fm 28 ページ 2004年12月8日 05 7 PHONES jack Use to connect headphones. When the headphones are connected, there is no sound output from the speakers. 16 EXTENDED MODE Selects the surround back channel mode (page 39) or virtual surround back mode (page 40). 8 17 ACOUSTIC EQ Press to select an Acoustic Calibration EQ setting (page 37). LISTENING MODE buttons ADVANCED SURROUND Use to switch between the various surround modes (page 35).
VSX_815-915.book.fm 29 ページ 2004年12月8日 水曜日 午後4時3分 Controls and displays 05 English Display 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 [L] 6 [C] AB [ R ] [Rs ] 0 [SBR] [SB L ] [Ls ] Deutsch SP 6 40 125 250 4K13K 14 15 16 17 1 SIGNAL SELECT indicators Lights to indicate the type of input signal: SB Depending on the source, this lights when a signal with surround back channel encoding is detected.
VSX_815-915.book.fm 30 ページ 2004年12月8日 05 水曜日 午後4時3分 Controls and displays Lights when a broadcast is being received. 11 Speaker indicators Lights to indicate the current speaker system, A and/or B (page 62). 12 Character display Remote control INPUT RECEIVER SELECT 13 Neo:6 When the (STANDARD) Neo:6 mode of the receiver is on, this lights to indicate Neo:6 processing. 14 ADV.SURR. (Advanced Surround) Lights when one of the Advanced Surround modes has been selected.
VSX_815-915.book.fm 31 ページ 2004年12月8日 水曜日 午後4時3分 Controls and displays CLASS Switches between the three banks (classes) of radio station presets (page 52). MENU Displays the disc menu of DVD-Video discs. It also displays TV and DTV menus. The following are accessed by pressing the RECEIVER button first: 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). FL DIMMER Dims or brightens the display.
VSX_815-915.book.fm 32 ページ 2004年12月8日 05 水曜日 Controls and displays 8 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)). DTV ON/OFF Switches a digital TV on/off. DTV INFO Use to bring up information screens on a digital TV.
VSX_815-915.book.fm 33 ページ 2004年12月8日 水曜日 午後4時3分 Controls and displays READ ID See Confirming preset codes on page 58. 13 RECEIVER Switches the remote to control the receiver (used to select the green commands above the number buttons (FL DIMMER, etc). Also use this button to set up surround sound (page 11, page 43). 12 Character display (LCD) This display shows information when transmitting control signals.
VSX_815-915.book.fm 34 ページ 2004年12月8日 06 水曜日 午後4時3分 Listening to your system Chapter 6: Listening to your system Important • Certain features explained in this section will not be possible depending on the source (for example, PCM 88.2 / 96kHz, DTS 96kHz (24 bit) or WMA 9 Pro sources). Auto playback There are many ways to listen back to sources using this receiver, but for the simplest, most direct listening option is the Auto Surround feature.
VSX_815-915.book.fm 35 ページ 2004年12月8日 水曜日 午後4時3分 Listening to your system • 2 Pro Logic IIx GAME – Up to 7.1 channel sound, especially suited for video games • Neo:6 CINEMA – 6.1 channel sound, especially suited to movie sources • 2 Pro Logic IIx MOVIE – See above (only available when you’re using two surround back speakers) CH STEREO SLEEP MIDNIGHT/ LOUDNESS DIALOG E ACOUSTIC EQ INPUT ATT SHIFT EFFECT /CH SEL LEVEL • Press ADV.
VSX_815-915.book.fm 36 ページ 2004年12月8日 06 水曜日 午後4時3分 Listening to your system surround sound. Use with Dolby Pro Logic for a stereo surround effect. You can also use with Dolby Digital sources for a wider stereo field than the Standard modes. • 7-STEREO – This can be selected to give multichannel sound to a stereo source, using all of the speakers in your setup. • VIR. SURR – Creates a virtual surround effect using just the subwoofer and front speakers.
VSX_815-915.book.fm 37 ページ 2004年12月8日 水曜日 午後4時3分 Listening to your system SHIFT STEREO SLEEP MIDNIGHT/ LOUDNESS DIALOG E ACOUSTIC EQ INPUT ATT SHIFT EFFECT /CH SEL LEVEL FL DIMMER INPUT ATT SPEAKERS EXTENDED MODE ACOUSTIC EQ BAND TUNING /STATION TUNER EDIT TONE QUICK SETUP CH RECEIVER CONTROL ADV.SURR STEREO SLEEP DIALOG E ACOUSTIC EQ INPUT ATT EFFECT /CH SEL CH RECEIVER CONTROL ADV.
VSX_815-915.book.fm 38 ページ 2004年12月8日 06 水曜日 午後4時3分 Listening to your system Choosing the input signal You need to hook up a component to both analog and digital inputs on the rear of the receiver to select between input signals.1 STANDARD ADVANCED ST/DIRECT SURR /AUTO SURR SIGNAL SELECT LISTENING MODE 1 Press SIGNAL SELECT on the front panel to select the input signal corresponding to the source component.
VSX_815-915.book.fm 39 ページ 2004年12月8日 水曜日 午後4時3分 Listening to your system 06 FL DIMMER INPUT ATT SPEAKERS EXTENDED MODE ACOUSTIC EQ BAND TUNING /STATION TUNER EDIT TONE QUICK SETUP • Default setting: EXT. ON SYSTEM SETUP English Using the surround back channel (Extended mode) RETURN MULTI JOG • Press EXTENDED MODE (front panel) to select a surround back channel option. Press repeatedly to select between: Deutsch • EXT. ON – 6.1 or 7.
VSX_815-915.book.fm 40 ページ 2004年12月8日 06 水曜日 午後4時3分 Listening to your system Using the Virtual Surround Back mode (VirtualSB) Selecting this mode allows you to hear a virtual back channel through your surround speakers. For example, you can choose to listen to sources with no surround back channel information (for example, 5.1 encoded material) with emulated 6.1 encoding (VSB ON). Sometimes the material may sound better in the 5.1 format for which it was originally encoded.
VSX_815-915.book.fm 41 ページ 2004年12月8日 水曜日 午後4時3分 Listening to your system Using the tone controls Depending on what you are listening to, you may want to adjust the bass or treble using the front panel tone control.2 Deutsch The Loudness listening feature can be used to get good bass and treble from music sources at low volume levels.
VSX_815-915.book.fm 42 ページ 2004年12月8日 06 水曜日 午後4時3分 Listening to your system 1 Make sure you have set the playback source to the proper output setting. For example, you might need to set your DVD player to output multichannel analog audio. Playing other sources INPUT RECEIVER SELECT DVD/LD TV/SAT CD CD-R/TAPE SOURCE DVR/VCR 2 Press DVD/LD. 3 Press SIGNAL SELECT to select the multichannel analog inputs. DVD 5.1ch will show in the display and the ANALOG SIGNAL SELECT indicator will light.
VSX_815-915.book.fm 43 ページ 2004年12月8日 水曜日 午後4時3分 The System Setup menu 07 English Chapter 7: The System Setup menu Making receiver settings from the System Setup menu The following section shows you how to make detailed settings to specify how you’re using the receiver (for example, if you want to set up two speaker systems in separate rooms), and also explains how to fine-tune individual speaker system settings to your liking.
VSX_815-915.book.fm 44 ページ 2004年12月8日 07 • SB BIAMP – Select this setting if you’re biamping your front speakers (see Bi-amping your front speakers on page 63). 3 When you’re finished, press RETURN. You will return to the System Setup menu. Manual MCACC speaker setup 2 Select the setting you want to adjust. If you’re doing this for the first time, you might want to make these settings in order.
VSX_815-915.book.fm 45 ページ 2004年12月8日 水曜日 午後4時3分 The System Setup menu • The test tones used in the System Setup are output at high volume (the volume increases to -18dB automatically). Listen to the reference speaker and use it to measure the target channel. From the listening position, face the two speakers with your arms outstretched pointing at each speaker. Try to make the two tones sound as if they are arriving simultaneously at a position slightly in front of you and between your arm span.
VSX_815-915.book.fm 46 ページ 2004年12月8日 07 Acoustic Calibration Equalization is a kind of room equalizer for your speakers (excluding the subwoofer). It works by measuring the acoustic characteristics of your room and neutralizing the ambient characteristics that can color the original source material. This provides a ‘flat’ equalization setting. If you’re not satisfied with the automatic adjustment, you can also adjust these settings manually to get a frequency balance that suits your tastes.
VSX_815-915.book.fm 47 ページ 2004年12月8日 水曜日 午後4時3分 The System Setup menu 1 Select ‘C1 ADJ’ or ‘C2 ADJ’ from the Manual MCACC setup menu. • The OVER!! indicator shows in the display if the frequency adjustment is too drastic and might distort. If this happens, bring the level down until OVER!! disappears from the display. After you have completed an automatic or manual Acoustic Calibration EQ adjustment, you can check the ALL CH, F.ALIGN and CUSTOM1/2 settings in the display.
VSX_815-915.book.fm 48 ページ 2004年12月8日 07 水曜日 午後4時3分 The System Setup menu 1 Manual speaker setup This receiver allows you to make detailed settings to optimize the surround sound performance. You only need to make these settings once (unless you change the placement of your current speaker system or add new speakers.).
VSX_815-915.book.fm 49 ページ 2004年12月8日 水曜日 午後4時3分 The System Setup menu When you’re finished, press RETURN. Channel level Using the channel level settings, you can adjust the overall balance of your speaker system, an important factor when setting up a home theater system. 1 Select CH LEVEL from the SP SETUP menu. 2 Use / (cursor up/down) to select a setup option. • T. TONE M.– Move the test tone manually from speaker to speaker and adjust individual channel levels. • T. TONE A.
VSX_815-915.book.fm 50 ページ 2004年12月8日 07 水曜日 午後4時3分 The System Setup menu Adjust the level of each speaker as the test tone is emitted.1 5 When you’re finished, press RETURN. Tip • You can change the channel levels at any time by using EFFECT/CH SEL and +/– on the remote control. You can set two channel levels: one for DVD 5.1 CH and one for the listening modes.
VSX_815-915.book.fm 51 ページ 2004年12月8日 水曜日 午後4時3分 Using the tuner 08 English Chapter 8: Using the tuner Listening to the radio TV/SAT CD CD-R/TAPE DVR/VCR TV CONT MULTI CONTROL TUNER RECEIVER DTV ON/OFF REC TUNER DISPLAY MPX AUDIO DTV INFO MUTE REC STOP CH RETURN SUBTITLE DVD HDD CH CH FL DIMMER SR +10 SLEEP MIDNIGHT/ LOUDNESS DIALOG E ACOUSTIC EQ INPUT ATT SHIFT EFFECT /CH SEL CLASS MENU TUNE DTV MENU STEREO DISC ENTER D.ACCESS TOP MENU ADV.
VSX_815-915.book.fm 52 ページ 2004年12月8日 08 水曜日 午後4時3分 Using the tuner Saving station presets If you often listen to a particular radio station, it's convenient to have the receiver store the frequency for easy recall whenever you want to listen to that station. This saves the effort of manually tuning in each time. This unit can memorize up to 30 stations, stored in three banks, or classes, (A, B and C) of 10 stations each. When saving an FM frequency, the MPX setting (see previous page) is also stored.
VSX_815-915.book.fm 53 ページ 2004年12月8日 Using the tuner 水曜日 午後4時3分 08 English Tip • To erase a station name, simply repeat steps 1-3 and input four spaces instead of a name. Deutsch • Once you have named a station preset, you can press TUNER DISPLAY when listening to a station to switch the display between name and frequency. Listening to station presets 1 Français You will need to have some presets stored to do this. See Saving station presets above if you haven’t done this already.
VSX_815-915.book.fm 54 ページ 2004年12月8日 09 水曜日 午後4時3分 Making recordings Chapter 9: Making recordings Making an audio or a video recording 1 Select the source you want to record. Use the MULTI CONTROL buttons (or INPUT SELECT). You can make an audio or a video recording from the built-in tuner, or from an audio or video source connected to the receiver (such as a CD player or TV). 2 Select the input signal (if necessary).
VSX_815-915.book.fm 55 ページ 2004年12月8日 水曜日 午後4時3分 Controlling the rest of your system 10 English Chapter 10: Controlling the rest of your system • After one minute of inactivity, the remote automatically exits the operation. FL DIMMER SR +10 DVD/LD TV/SAT CD CD-R/TAPE DVR/VCR TV CONT DISC ENTER D.ACCESS TOP MENU CLASS MENU TUNE MULTI CONTROL DTV MENU TUNER ST RECEIVER ST ENTER BAND T.
VSX_815-915.book.fm 56 ページ 2004年12月8日 午後4時3分 Controlling the rest of your system Programming signals from other remote controls VSX-915 model only If the preset code for your component is not available, or the available preset codes do not operate correctly, you can program signals from the remote control of another component. This can also be used to program additional operations (buttons not covered in the presets) after assigning a preset code.
VSX_815-915.book.fm 57 ページ 2004年12月8日 水曜日 午後4時3分 Controlling the rest of your system INPUT RECEIVER SELECT RETURN TV CONTROL TVVOL TV/SAT DVR/VCR CD-R/TAPE DTV ON/OFF TUNER TV CH VOL DTV INFO MUTE TV CONT MULTI CONTROL CD INPUT SELECT REC REC STOP CH RETURN SUBTITLE HDD DVD CH THX FL DIMMER SR +10 DISC CH RECEIVER CONTROL STANDARD ADV.SURR STEREO AUTO SURR ACOUSTIC EQ SIGNAL SELECT MIDNIGHT/ LOUDNESS SHIFT EFFECT /CH SEL SLEEP DIALOG E ENTER D.
VSX_815-915.book.fm 58 ページ 2004年12月8日 10 Controlling the rest of your system When direct function is on, any component you select (using the MULTI CONTROL buttons) will be selected by both the receiver and the remote control. When you turn direct function off, you can operate the remote control without affecting the receiver.1 1 While pressing the RECEIVER button, press and hold the 1 button. The remote LCD display shows SETUP. 2 Press the MULTI CONTROL button for the component you want to control.
VSX_815-915.book.fm 59 ページ 2004年12月8日 水曜日 午後4時3分 Controlling the rest of your system 10 English Controls for TVs This remote control can control components after entering the proper codes or teaching the receiver the commands (see Setting the remote to control other components on page 55 for more on this). Use the MULTI CONTROL buttons to select the component Components Switches the DTV on or off. DTV Switches the TV or CATV between standby and on.
VSX_815-915.book.fm 60 ページ 2004年12月8日 10 水曜日 午後4時3分 Controlling the rest of your system Button(s) Function Components +10 button Use to add a decimal points when selecting TV channels. DTV ENTER/ DISC Use to enter a channel. Cable TV/Satellite TV/TV/ DTV MENU Select different menus from the DTV functions. DTV Select the menu screen. Cable TV/Satellite TV/TV & Press to select or adjust and navigate items on the menu screen.
VSX_815-915.book.fm 61 ページ 2004年12月8日 水曜日 午後4時3分 Controlling the rest of your system 10 Function Components REC STOP (SHIFT+ ) Stops recording. DVR player Number buttons Directly access tracks on a program source. CD/MD/CD-R/VCR/LD player English Button (s) Deutsch Use the number buttons to navigate the on-screen display. DVD/DVR player ENTER/ DISC Chooses the disc. Multiple CD player Ejects the disc. MD player Use as the ENTER button. VCR Use as the CLEAR button.
VSX_815-915.book.fm 62 ページ 2004年12月8日 11 水曜日 午後4時3分 Other connections Chapter 11: Other connections Caution • Before making or changing the connections, switch off the power and disconnect the power cord from the power outlet. Plugging in components should be the last connection you make with your system. • Be careful not to allow any contact between speaker wires from different terminals.
VSX_815-915.book.fm 63 ページ 2004年12月8日 水曜日 午後4時3分 Other connections 11 A R FRONT L CENTER R SURROUND BACK L B R SURROUND L Lo Since both front and surround back speaker terminals output the same audio, it doesn’t matter which set (front or surround back) is powering which part (Hi or Low) of the speaker. The reasons for bi-wiring are basically the same as bi-amping, but additionally, interference effects within the wire could be reduced, producing better sound.
VSX_815-915.book.fm 64 ページ 2004年12月8日 11 水曜日 午後4時3分 Other connections Caution • Make sure you use a parallel (not series, which are fairly uncommon) connection when bi-wiring your speakers. • Don't connect different speakers from the same terminal in this way.
VSX_815-915.book.fm 65 ページ 2004年12月8日 水曜日 午後4時3分 Other connections 11 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 display.2 See also The Input Assign menu on page 66 for more on setting up the receiver.
VSX_815-915.book.fm 66 ページ 2004年12月8日 12 水曜日 午後4時3分 Other Settings Chapter 12: Other Settings 1 The Input Assign menu You only need to make settings in the Input Assign menu if you didn’t hook up your digital equipment according to the default settings for the digital inputs, or if you have connected equipment using component video cables. 1 Select ‘IN ASSIG.’ from the System Setup menu. See Making receiver settings from the System Setup menu on page 43 for more on this.
VSX_815-915.book.fm 67 ページ 2004年12月8日 水曜日 午後4時3分 Other Settings 12 2 Select the number of the component video input to which you’ve connected your video component. Use / (cursor left/right) to do this. • LFE ATT – Set the attenuator level for the LFE channel (see LFE Attenuator Setup below). 4 When you're finished, press RETURN. 3 Make the adjustments necessary for each setting, pressing RETURN to confirm after each menu.
VSX_815-915.book.fm 68 ページ 2004年12月8日 12 水曜日 Other Settings 1 Select DUAL MONO from the OTHER setup menu. 2 Use / (cursor up/down) to choose the setting that you want. • CH1 – Only channel 1 is played 2 Use / (cursor up/down) and ENTER to select the ‘VOL C.’ setting you want. • VOL C. OFF – The receiver does not control the volume of the plasma display • VOL C.
VSX_815-915.book.fm 69 ページ 2004年12月8日 水曜日 午後4時3分 Additional information 13 English Chapter 13: Additional information Deutsch Troubleshooting Français Incorrect operations are often mistaken for trouble and malfunctions. If you think that there is something wrong with this component, check the points below. Sometimes the trouble may lie in another component. Investigate the other components and electrical appliances being used.
VSX_815-915.book.fm 70 ページ 2004年12月8日 13 水曜日 午後4時3分 Additional information Problem Remedy Considerable noise in radio broadcasts. • Tune in the correct frequency. • Connect the antenna (refer to page 22). • Route any loose cables away from the antenna terminals and wires. • Fully extend the FM wire antenna, position for best reception, and secure to a wall. • Connect an outdoor FM antenna (refer to page 22). • Adjust the direction and position for best reception.
VSX_815-915.book.fm 71 ページ 2004年12月8日 水曜日 午後4時3分 Additional information Remedy English Problem 13 Deutsch No sound is output or a noise • Set the digital volume level of the player to full, or to the neutral is output when software with position. DTS is played back. • Make sure the player's settings are correct and/or the DTS signal out is on. Refer to the instruction manual supplied with the DVD player.
VSX_815-915.book.fm 72 ページ 2004年12月8日 13 Use this procedure to reset all the receiver’s settings to the factory default. Use the front panel controls to do this. 1 Switch the receiver into standby. 2 While holding down the TONE button, press and hold the STANDBY/ON button for about three seconds. 3 When you see RESET? appear in the display, press ENTER. OK? shows in the display. 4 Press SYSTEM SETUP to confirm.
12_additional_info.fm 73 ページ 2004年12月21日 火曜日 午前10時9分 Additional information 13 • Continuous power output (stereo)1 Continuous power output (surround) Signal-to Noise Ratio [EIA, at 1 W (1 kHz)] CD, DVR/VCR, CD-R/TAPE/MD, DVD/LD, TV/SAT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79 dB Video Section • Input (Sensitivity/Impedance) DVR/VCR, DVD/LD, TV/SAT . . . . . . . . 1 Vp-p/75 Ω • Output (Level/Impedance) DVR/VCR, MONITOR OUT . . . . . . . . .
VSX_815-915.book.fm 74 ページ 2004年12月8日 13 • FM Tuner Section AM Tuner Section Frequency Range . . . . . . . . 530 kHz to 1,700 kHz Sensitivity (IHF, Loop antenna) . . . . . . . 350 µV/m Signal-to-Noise Ratio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50 dB Antenna . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Loop antenna Miscellaneous Power requirements . . . . . . . . . . . AC 120V / 60Hz Power consumption . . . . . . . . . . . . 360W / 480 VA In standby . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0.
VSX_815-915.book.fm 75 ページ 2004年12月8日 水曜日 午後4時3分 Additional information 13 English We Want You Listening For A Lifetime Decibel Level Example 30 40 50 60 70 80 Français Quiet library, soft whispers Living room, refrigerator, bedroom away from traffic Light traffic, normal conversation, quiet office Air conditioner at 20 feet, sewing machine Vacuum cleaner, hair dryer, noisy restaurant Average city traffic, garbage disposals, alarm clock at two feet. Italiano Sound can be deceiving.
VSX_815-915.book.fm 76 ページ 2004年12月8日 水曜日 午後4時3分 Should this product require service in the U.S.A. and you wish to locate the nearest Pioneer Authorized Independent Service Company, or if you wish to purchase replacement parts, operating instructions, service manuals, or accessories, please call the number shown below. 800–421–1404 Please do not ship your product to Pioneer without first calling the Customer Support Division at the above listed number for assistance. Pioneer Electronics (USA) Inc.