PIONEER VSX-815-S/SFLXJ
Service Manual

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ADV. SURR Use to switch between the various surround modes. STEREO Switches between direct and stereo playback. Direct playback bypasses the tone controls and any other signal processing for the most accurate reproduction of a source. Also selects the Auto Surround mode (Auto playback).

12 Character display (LCD) This display shows information when transmitting control signals. The following commands are shown when youíre setting the remote to control other components (see Controlling the rest of your system): SETUP Indicates the setup mode, from which you choose the options below. PRESET See Selecting preset codes directly . LEARN See Programming signals from other remote controls. . DIRECT F See Direct function. ERASE See Erasing one of the remote control button settings. RESET See Erasing all of the remote control presets. READ ID See Confirming preset codes. 13 RECEIVER Switches the remote to control the receiver (used to select the green commands above the number buttons such as FL DIMMER, etc). Also use this button to set up surround sound . 14 VOL +/� Use to set the listening volume. 15 MUTE Mutes the sound or restores the sound if it has been muted (adjusting the volume also restores the sound). Operating range of remote control unit The remote control may not work properly if: � There are obstacles between the remote control and the receiver's remote sensor. � Direct sunlight or fluorescent light is shining onto the remote sensor. � The receiver is located near a device that is emitting infrared rays. � The receiver is operated simultaneously with another infrared remote control unit.

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SLEEP Use to put the receiver in sleep mode and select the amount of time before the receiver turns off . MIDNIGHT/LOUDNESS Use Midnight when listening to movie soundtracks at low volume. Use Loudness to boost the bass and treble at low volume. DIALOG E Use to make dialog stand out when watching TV or a movie.

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ACOUSTIC EQ Press to select an Acoustic Calibration EQ setting. INPUT ATT Attenuates (lowers) the level of an analog input signal to prevent distortion. EFFECT/CH SEL Press repeatedly to select a channel, then use LEVEL +/� to adjust the level. Also adjusts the level of the

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Advanced Surround effects as well as Dolby Pro Logic IIx Music and Neo:6 Music parameters . You can then use the LEVEL +/� buttons to make these adjustments. LEVEL +/� Use to adjust the effect and channel levels, as well as to change Dolby Pro Logic IIx and Neo:6 Music parameter settings. 10 SHIFT Press to access the DVR controls (above the component control buttons) as well as some RECEIVER controls.

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11 SOURCE Press to turn on/off other components connected to the receiver.

STAND ARD ADVAN SURR CED
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