Pioneer vsx-515 manual

These are often not evident from visual inspection nor the protection afforded by them necessarily can be obtained by using replacement components rated for voltage, wattage, etc. Replacement par ts which have these special safety character istics are identified in this Service Manual. Electr ical components having such features are identified by marking with a on the schematics and on the parts list in this Service Manual.

The use of a substitute replacement component which does not have the same safety characteristics as the PIONEER recommended replacement one, shown in the parts list in this Service Manual, may create shock, fire, or other hazards.

Product Safety is continuously under review and new instructions are issued from time to time. Any current measured must not exceed 0.

Device under test Leakage current tester Earth ground Reading should not be above 0. Please be sure to confirm and follow these procedures. Product safety Please conform to product regulations such as safety and radiation regulations , and maintain a safe servicing environment by following the safety instructions described in this manual. Use genuine parts. Be sure to use important parts for safety.

When you solder while repairing, please be sure that there are no cold solder and other debris. Soldering should be finished with the proper quantity. Refer to the example 4 Make sure the screws are tightly fastened. Please be sure that all screws are fastened, and that there are no loose screws. Please be sure that all connectors are inserted, and that there are no imperfect insertion. Please replace the wiring and cables to the original state after repairs.

In addition, be sure that there are no pinched wires, etc. Please check that neither solder debris nor screws remain inside the product. Damaged power cords may lead to fire accidents, so please be sure that there are no damages. If you find a damaged power cord, please exchange it with a suitable one.

When spark traces or similar marks are found on the power supply plug, please check the connection and advise on secure connections and suitable usage. Use a medium size screwdriver to change the voltage selector switch. Home theater refers to the use of multiple audio tracks to create a surround sound effect, making you feel like you're in the middle of the action or concert.

The surround sound you get from a home theater system depends not only on the speakers you have set up in your room, but also on the source and the sound settings of the receiver. DVD-Video has become the basic source material for home theater due to its size, quality, and ease of use.

Depending on the DVD, you can have up to seven different audio tracks coming from one disc, all of them being sent to different speakers in your system. In most cases, you won't have to make changes for realistic surround sound, but other possibilities like listening to a CD with multichannel surround sound are explained in Listening to your system on page The exclamation point within an equilateral. The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol,.

This equipment is not waterproof. To prevent a fire. Since the power cord serves as the main disconnect. To avoid fire hazard,. AC outlet when left unused for a long period of time. Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in.

This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not. If this equipment does. Alteration or modifications carried out without appropriate authorization may invalidate the user's right to operate. To prevent electromagnetic interference with electric appliances such as radios and. You can find the voltage selector switch on the rear. WARNING: Handling the cord on this product or cords associated with accessories sold with the product will expose you to lead, a chemical known to the State of California and other governmental entities to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm.

These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.

However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:.

To prevent electromagnetic interference with electric appliances such as radios and televisions, use shielded cables and connectors for connections. Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. 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.

The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance servicing instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance. Never clean with furniture wax, benzine, insecticides or other volatile liquids since they may corrode the cabinet. The product may fall, causing serious injury to a child or adult, and serious damage to the product. Use only with a cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table recommended by the manufacturer, or sold with the product.

CART — A product and cart combination should be moved with care. Quick stops, excessive force, and uneven surfaces may cause the product and cart combination to overturn. The openings should never be blocked by placing the product on a bed, sofa, rug, or other similar surface. If you are not sure of the type of power supply to your home, consult your product dealer or local power company. Loading the batteries.

Operating range of remote control unit. Introduction to home theater. Using the Quick Setup. Making cable connections. Analog audio cables. Connecting other audio components. Connecting antennas. Using external antennas. Speaker terminals. Hints on speaker placement. AC outlet. Front panel. Auto playback. Listening in surround sound. Listening in stereo. Choosing the input signal. Extended mode. Enhancing dialog. Using the tone controls. Playing other sources.

Using the sleep timer. Choosing your receiver setup. Speaker setting. Crossover frequency setting. Dual mono setting. Digital input settings. Making receiver settings from the System Setup menu. Dual Mono Setup. Listening to the radio. Improving FM stereo sound. Resetting the main unit. Incorrect use of batteries may result in such hazards as leakage and bursting. Observe the following precautions:.

Do not use different batteries together. This may interfere with the sound. 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. Home theater refers to the use of multiple audio tracks to create a surround sound effect, making you feel like you're in the middle of the action or concert. The surround sound you get from a home theater system depends not only on the speakers you have set up in your room, but also on the source and the sound settings of the receiver.

DVD-Video has become the basic source material for home theater due to its size, quality, and ease of use. Depending on the DVD, you can have up to seven different audio tracks coming from one disc, all of them being sent to different speakers in your system.

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 the AC power source. Use a video cord to connect the video output on your DVD player to the receiver using the jacks shown below. Use a video cord to connect your receiver to the TV using the jacks as shown below. Simply connect the speakers you have as shown below. Make sure you connect the speaker on the right to the right terminal and the speaker on the left to the left terminal.

There are several other sound options you can select. See Listening to your system on page 29 for. In this case, the listening mode must be set to STANDARD it should already be set—see Listening in surround sound on page 29 if you need to do this if you want multichannel surround sound. 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. If you want to make more specific settings, refer to Choosing your receiver setup on. By submitting a comment, you are declaring that you agree with these rules: Although the administrator will attempt to moderate comments, it is impossible for every comment to have been moderated at any given time. You acknowledge that all comments express the views and opinions of the original author and not those of the administrator.

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