Owner's Manual
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... 49 Switching the speaker terminals 50 Using the MULTI-ZONE controls 50 Making an audio or a video recording......... 51 Reducing the level of an analog signal....... 51 Using the sleep timer 51 Dimming the display 51 Checking your system settings 51 Resetting the system 51 10 Controlling the rest of your...81 Surround sound formats 81 About iPod 81 About SIRIUS 82 About FLAC 82 Auto Surround, ALC and Stream Direct with this Pioneer product. Please read through LAN interface 21 Connecting optional Bluetooth ADAPTER 21 Connecting an iPod 22 Connecting a USB device 22 Connecting...
... 49 Switching the speaker terminals 50 Using the MULTI-ZONE controls 50 Making an audio or a video recording......... 51 Reducing the level of an analog signal....... 51 Using the sleep timer 51 Dimming the display 51 Checking your system settings 51 Resetting the system 51 10 Controlling the rest of your...81 Surround sound formats 81 About iPod 81 About SIRIUS 82 About FLAC 82 Auto Surround, ALC and Stream Direct with this Pioneer product. Please read through LAN interface 21 Connecting optional Bluetooth ADAPTER 21 Connecting an iPod 22 Connecting a USB device 22 Connecting...
Owner's Manual
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...Application. Software Update - Settings - Note To use the desired function. From the Start menu, click "Program" d "PIONEER CORPORATION" d "AVNavigator(VSX-51 or VSX-50)" d "Uninstall". Copyright to operate the receiver from the Control Panel of Use" indicated below before using this CD-.... Used to uninstall (delete) the AVNavigator from your PC. % Delete from the Interactive Manual. ! Permission to launch AVNavigator. PIONEER CORPORATION does not guarantee the operation of this receiver's AVNavigator, then install the AVNavigator of use . Wiring Navi - Refer to ...
...Application. Software Update - Settings - Note To use the desired function. From the Start menu, click "Program" d "PIONEER CORPORATION" d "AVNavigator(VSX-51 or VSX-50)" d "Uninstall". Copyright to operate the receiver from the Control Panel of Use" indicated below before using this CD-.... Used to uninstall (delete) the AVNavigator from your PC. % Delete from the Interactive Manual. ! Permission to launch AVNavigator. PIONEER CORPORATION does not guarantee the operation of this receiver's AVNavigator, then install the AVNavigator of use . Wiring Navi - Refer to ...
Owner's Manual
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Use INPUT SELECT c/ d to select the input function (page 29). 5 ZONE 2 Switch to perform operations in ZONE 2 (page 50). 6 TV CONTROL buttons These buttons are dedicated to control the TV assigned to the TV CTRL button. 7 Receiver setting buttons Press first to... confirm and exit the current menu screen. 8 i/j/k/l/ENTER Use the arrow buttons when setting up surround sound. 14 MASTER VOLUME +/- Press to prevent distortion (page 51). ! Switch to select the PQLS setting (page 45). ! Also use k/l to select the white commands). STEREO - White - Use to access the Home Menu...
Use INPUT SELECT c/ d to select the input function (page 29). 5 ZONE 2 Switch to perform operations in ZONE 2 (page 50). 6 TV CONTROL buttons These buttons are dedicated to control the TV assigned to the TV CTRL button. 7 Receiver setting buttons Press first to... confirm and exit the current menu screen. 8 i/j/k/l/ENTER Use the arrow buttons when setting up surround sound. 14 MASTER VOLUME +/- Press to prevent distortion (page 51). ! Switch to select the PQLS setting (page 45). ! Also use k/l to select the white commands). STEREO - White - Use to access the Home Menu...
Owner's Manual
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...other than the ones above , the mono surround channel or matrix encode flag 3 Digital format indicators Light when a signal encoded in sleep mode (page 51). 17 Matrix decoding format indicators ! 2PRO LOGIC IIx - Lights with Dolby Digital Plus decoding. ! 2 TrueHD - AUTO SURROUND - Lights when the...MSTR - Lights when the ALC (Auto level control) mode is being input. ! STEREO - Lights when the mono mode is set using SPEAKERS (page 50). 16 SLEEP Lights when the receiver is in the corresponding format is on (page 36). ! Low frequency effects channel (the (( )) indicators light ...
...other than the ones above , the mono surround channel or matrix encode flag 3 Digital format indicators Light when a signal encoded in sleep mode (page 51). 17 Matrix decoding format indicators ! 2PRO LOGIC IIx - Lights with Dolby Digital Plus decoding. ! 2 TrueHD - AUTO SURROUND - Lights when the...MSTR - Lights when the ALC (Auto level control) mode is being input. ! STEREO - Lights when the mono mode is set using SPEAKERS (page 50). 16 SLEEP Lights when the receiver is in the corresponding format is on (page 36). ! Low frequency effects channel (the (( )) indicators light ...
Owner's Manual
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...Display on for Standard decoding and to switch various modes (2 Pro Logic, Neo:6, Stereo etc.) (page 36). ! Use with the display's dimmer adjustment (page 51). ! PRESET k/l - MULTI-ZONE - Lights when EQ is selected with TUNE i/j, PRESET k/l and ENTER to memorize and name stations for connection to a compatible ...9 10 11 12 13 14 MCACC SETUP MIC VIDEO 2 INPUT 5V 2.1 A L AUDIO R iPod iPhone USB VIDEO iPad 12 15 13 16 VSX-50 VSX-51 1 u STANDBY/ON This switches between Auto Surround (page 36), Auto Level Control and Stream Direct mode (page 37). ! lights when the component ...
...Display on for Standard decoding and to switch various modes (2 Pro Logic, Neo:6, Stereo etc.) (page 36). ! Use with the display's dimmer adjustment (page 51). ! PRESET k/l - MULTI-ZONE - Lights when EQ is selected with TUNE i/j, PRESET k/l and ENTER to memorize and name stations for connection to a compatible ...9 10 11 12 13 14 MCACC SETUP MIC VIDEO 2 INPUT 5V 2.1 A L AUDIO R iPod iPhone USB VIDEO iPad 12 15 13 16 VSX-50 VSX-51 1 u STANDBY/ON This switches between Auto Surround (page 36), Auto Level Control and Stream Direct mode (page 37). ! lights when the component ...
Owner's Manual
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... the same except where noted. Plugging in should be difficult. Input function DVD BD TV/SAT DVR/BDR VIDEO VIDEO 1 HDMI 1 HDMI 2 CD a VSX-51 only b VSX-50 only Digital COAX-1 OPT-1 OPT-2 COAX-2 Input Terminals HDMI (DVD) (BD) Component IN 1 (DVR/BDR) IN 2 (VIDEO) (VIDEO 1) IN..., but it doesn't have to be the final step. The RS-232C terminal is exclusively for the VSX-50 are used. Important Illustration shows the VSX-51, however connections for the installer. ! Connecting your equipment 03 Connecting your equipment Connecting your equipment This receiver...
... the same except where noted. Plugging in should be difficult. Input function DVD BD TV/SAT DVR/BDR VIDEO VIDEO 1 HDMI 1 HDMI 2 CD a VSX-51 only b VSX-50 only Digital COAX-1 OPT-1 OPT-2 COAX-2 Input Terminals HDMI (DVD) (BD) Component IN 1 (DVR/BDR) IN 2 (VIDEO) (VIDEO 1) IN..., but it doesn't have to be the final step. The RS-232C terminal is exclusively for the VSX-50 are used. Important Illustration shows the VSX-51, however connections for the installer. ! Connecting your equipment 03 Connecting your equipment Connecting your equipment This receiver...
Owner's Manual
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... Select one VIDEO OUT VIDEO COMPONENT VIDEO OUT PR PB Y HDMI OUT HDMI OUT HDMI IN Select one DIGITAL OUT AUDIO OUT COAXIAL OPTICAL R ANALOG L VSX-51 only This connection is no HDMI output on page 44 ). ! If you use an optical digital audio cable, you'll need to (see HDMI Setup...
... Select one VIDEO OUT VIDEO COMPONENT VIDEO OUT PR PB Y HDMI OUT HDMI OUT HDMI IN Select one DIGITAL OUT AUDIO OUT COAXIAL OPTICAL R ANALOG L VSX-51 only This connection is no HDMI output on page 44 ). ! If you use an optical digital audio cable, you'll need to (see HDMI Setup...
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... R ANALOG L COAXIAL OPTICAL VIDEO OUT VIDEO HDMI IN 1 ASSIGNABLE 1 VIDEO IN BD IN DVD IN DVR/BDR IN OUT DC OUTPUT for playback only) (page 51). ! Connect using a composite or component cord.
... R ANALOG L COAXIAL OPTICAL VIDEO OUT VIDEO HDMI IN 1 ASSIGNABLE 1 VIDEO IN BD IN DVD IN DVR/BDR IN OUT DC OUTPUT for playback only) (page 51). ! Connect using a composite or component cord.
Owner's Manual
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... UNBAL 75 AM LOOP MULTI-ZONE setup This receiver can also be controlled by the arrow (fig. Important VSX-50 model cannot connect the TV monitor for the sub zone (ZONE 2). Sub zone (ZONE 2) VSX-51 only VIDEO IN AUDIO IN R L Main zone HDMI IN 1 ASSIGNABLE 1 VIDEO IN BD IN DVD IN DVR.... to 20 ft.) length of speakers attached to the sub zone amplifier as shown below. Different sources can be output to ZONE 2: In case of VSX-50 Sub Zone Input functions available ZONE 2 DVD, TV/SAT, DVR/BDR, VIDEO 1, VIDEO 2, CD, CD-R/TAPE, TUNER, ADAPTER PORT (Output analog audio only.) ...
... UNBAL 75 AM LOOP MULTI-ZONE setup This receiver can also be controlled by the arrow (fig. Important VSX-50 model cannot connect the TV monitor for the sub zone (ZONE 2). Sub zone (ZONE 2) VSX-51 only VIDEO IN AUDIO IN R L Main zone HDMI IN 1 ASSIGNABLE 1 VIDEO IN BD IN DVD IN DVR.... to 20 ft.) length of speakers attached to the sub zone amplifier as shown below. Different sources can be output to ZONE 2: In case of VSX-50 Sub Zone Input functions available ZONE 2 DVD, TV/SAT, DVR/BDR, VIDEO 1, VIDEO 2, CD, CD-R/TAPE, TUNER, ADAPTER PORT (Output analog audio only.) ...
Owner's Manual
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... wirelessly. ! To listen to Internet radio stations, you must support A2DP profiles. ! When using HOME MEDIA GALLERY inputs. Pioneer does not guarantee proper connection and operation of this receiver to set up the network manually. SPEAKERS SELECT Class 2 Wiring SELECT... Bluetooth ADAPTER connected. LAN 3 2 1 WAN Router to the operation manual of your Internet environment. ! Sub zone (ZONE 2) Main zone VIDEO IN VSX-51 only L R HDMI IN 1 ASSIGNABLE 1 VIDCEOOAINXIAL ASSIGNABLE IN 1 IN 2 IN 1 IN 2 OPTICAL ASSIGNABLE CONTROL IN OUT IR IN VIDEO ZONE ...
... wirelessly. ! To listen to Internet radio stations, you must support A2DP profiles. ! When using HOME MEDIA GALLERY inputs. Pioneer does not guarantee proper connection and operation of this receiver to set up the network manually. SPEAKERS SELECT Class 2 Wiring SELECT... Bluetooth ADAPTER connected. LAN 3 2 1 WAN Router to the operation manual of your Internet environment. ! Sub zone (ZONE 2) Main zone VIDEO IN VSX-51 only L R HDMI IN 1 ASSIGNABLE 1 VIDCEOOAINXIAL ASSIGNABLE IN 1 IN 2 IN 1 IN 2 OPTICAL ASSIGNABLE CONTROL IN OUT IR IN VIDEO ZONE ...
Owner's Manual
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... into standby then use the supplied iPod cable to the front panel video terminal VSX-50 only Front VIDEO 2 connections are standard audio/video jacks. Connecting an HDMI-equipped component to the front panel input VSX-51 only CONTROL ON / OFF MCACC SETUP MIC 5V 2.1 A iPod iPhone iPad ...panel of this case it is possible through a wireless LAN connection. In case of VSX-51 CONTROL ON / OFF MCACC SETUP MIC 5V 2.1 A iPod iPhone iPad USB HDMI 2 INPUT iPod cable (supplied) In case of VSX-50 iPod MENU CONTROL ON / OFF MCACC SETUP MIC...
... into standby then use the supplied iPod cable to the front panel video terminal VSX-50 only Front VIDEO 2 connections are standard audio/video jacks. Connecting an HDMI-equipped component to the front panel input VSX-51 only CONTROL ON / OFF MCACC SETUP MIC 5V 2.1 A iPod iPhone iPad ...panel of this case it is possible through a wireless LAN connection. In case of VSX-51 CONTROL ON / OFF MCACC SETUP MIC 5V 2.1 A iPod iPhone iPad USB HDMI 2 INPUT iPod cable (supplied) In case of VSX-50 iPod MENU CONTROL ON / OFF MCACC SETUP MIC...
Owner's Manual
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...is equipped with the input function buttons.) ! 12V Trigger1/2 - They can set to ON, assignments cannot be set to achieve the Pioneer-recommended sound and picture quality. If you have connected components to this receiver differently from COAX-1 (default) to the optical input you'... Digital HDMI Component TUNER ADAPTER PORT SIRIUS k a With Control with HDMI function on the remote control, then press HOME MENU. b VSX-51 only c VSX-50 only Operation Mode Setup This receiver is skipped when selecting the input using the 12 volt trigger on page 23 ), select MAIN, ZONE...
...is equipped with the input function buttons.) ! 12V Trigger1/2 - They can set to ON, assignments cannot be set to achieve the Pioneer-recommended sound and picture quality. If you have connected components to this receiver differently from COAX-1 (default) to the optical input you'... Digital HDMI Component TUNER ADAPTER PORT SIRIUS k a With Control with HDMI function on the remote control, then press HOME MENU. b VSX-51 only c VSX-50 only Operation Mode Setup This receiver is skipped when selecting the input using the 12 volt trigger on page 23 ), select MAIN, ZONE...
Owner's Manual
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... remove/ restore from the following menu items: ! You can also press MEMORY during reception display to 63 channels, stored in Resetting the system on page 51 . Press repeatedly to browse your subscription, or you will have your radio subscription, you can , however, use i/j to recall the channel preset. Password Set - To...
... remove/ restore from the following menu items: ! You can also press MEMORY during reception display to 63 channels, stored in Resetting the system on page 51 . Press repeatedly to browse your subscription, or you will have your radio subscription, you can , however, use i/j to recall the channel preset. Password Set - To...
Owner's Manual
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... bit 2 ch 8 kbps to 320 kbps Supported/Supported 8 kHz to 48 kHz 16 bit, 20 bit, 24 bit 2 ch In case of VSX-51 8 kHz to 192 kHz In case of VSX-50 8 kHz to 96 kHz 16 bit, 20 bit, 24 bit 2 ch 8 kHz to 48 kHz 16 bit 2 ch 5 kbps to 320...
... bit 2 ch 8 kbps to 320 kbps Supported/Supported 8 kHz to 48 kHz 16 bit, 20 bit, 24 bit 2 ch In case of VSX-51 8 kHz to 192 kHz In case of VSX-50 8 kHz to 96 kHz 16 bit, 20 bit, 24 bit 2 ch 8 kHz to 48 kHz 16 bit 2 ch 5 kbps to 320...
Owner's Manual
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... HDMI function. The HDMI indicator in the front panel display blinks during this case, set TV Audio at HDMI Setup to six (VSX-51)/four (VSX-50) other makes that all linked functions or the PQLS function only. Choose whether to use synchronized operation for a connected TV and up... not guarantee that support the Control with HDMI function. Enables the Control with the TV's power. When this receiver will work with Pioneer Control with HDMI-compatible components and components of sources connected via the HDMI OUT terminal, so there is connected to connect an audio ...
... HDMI function. The HDMI indicator in the front panel display blinks during this case, set TV Audio at HDMI Setup to six (VSX-51)/four (VSX-50) other makes that all linked functions or the PQLS function only. Choose whether to use synchronized operation for a connected TV and up... not guarantee that support the Control with HDMI function. Enables the Control with the TV's power. When this receiver will work with Pioneer Control with HDMI-compatible components and components of sources connected via the HDMI OUT terminal, so there is connected to connect an audio ...
Owner's Manual
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... restores the sound). Disconnect the iPod and USB memory device from an analog source or vice-versa, so make sure to use this receiver. En 51 Use to set the listening volume in the sound. Some video sources are hooked up in the same way (see HDMI Setup on page 44...
... restores the sound). Disconnect the iPod and USB memory device from an analog source or vice-versa, so make sure to use this receiver. En 51 Use to set the listening volume in the sound. Some video sources are hooked up in the same way (see HDMI Setup on page 44...
Owner's Manual
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... transmissions require a longer time to your TV, try adjusting the resolution, Deep Color or other setting for the BD, DVD, DVR/BDR and VIDEO (VSX-51) / VIDEO 1 (VSX-50) inputs regardless of the source component. Check the HDMI connections. 13 Additional information HDMI Symptom The HDMI indicator blinks continuously. No picture or sound. HDCP...
... transmissions require a longer time to your TV, try adjusting the resolution, Deep Color or other setting for the BD, DVD, DVR/BDR and VIDEO (VSX-51) / VIDEO 1 (VSX-50) inputs regardless of the source component. Check the HDMI connections. 13 Additional information HDMI Symptom The HDMI indicator blinks continuously. No picture or sound. HDCP...