User ManualTable of ContentsChecking what’s in the box6Remote Control (VSX-D512)21Installing the receiver6Remote Control (VSX-D412)24Making cable connections6Front Panel26Loading the batteries6Display28Operating range of remote control unit7Introduction to Sound Modes30Introduction to home theater8Stereo/Direct30Listening to Surround Sound9Standard modes30Using the Quick Setup12Advanced Surround modes30Choosing the input signal31Using Stereo/Direct31Listening to multi-channel playback32Audio/Video cords13Using Advanced Surround32S-video cables (VSX-D512 only)13Using Loudness and Midnight listening32Digital audio cords/Optical cables13Using the tone controls33Connecting digital components14Playing other sources33Connecting audio components14Connecting video components15Connecting antennas16FM wire antenna16Choosing your receiver setup35AM loop antenna17Speaker setting36Antenna snap connectors17Subwoofer setting36Using external antennas17Crossover frequency setting36To improve FM reception17LFE attenuator setting37To improve AM reception17Front speaker distance setting37Connecting the speakers18Center speaker distance setting37Speaker terminals18Surround speaker distance setting37Hints on speaker placement19Dynamic range control setting38AC outlet20Dual mono setting38Operating other Pioneer components20Coaxial digital input setting38Optical digital input setting38of each channel39Listening to the radio40(VSX-D512 only)41Improving FM stereo sound41Saving station presets42Naming station presets43Listening to station presets43Making an audio or a video recording44Monitoring your recording44components (VSX-D512 only)45Selecting preset codes (VSX-D512 only)45Direct function (VSX-D512 only)46(VSX-D512 only)47Controls for TVs (VSX-D512 only)48(VSX-D512 only)49Preset Code List (VSX-D512 only)51Troubleshooting53Specifications55AM loop antenna1FM wire antenna1Dry cell batteries (AA size IEC R6)2Remote control1Operating instructions1Size: 3.11 MBPages: 60Language: EnglishOpen manual