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...CONTROL ENTER PHONES MCACC SETUP MIC 5V 2.1 A iPod iPhone iPad USB HDMI 2 INPUT 8 VSX-51 MASTER VOLUME 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 the various surround modes (page ...10 PHONES jack Use to ON in the AUDIO PARAMETER menu (page 47). ! STEREO - HDMI - Blinks when connecting an HDMIequipped component; TUNE i/j - When the headphones are connected, there is no sound output from the main zone (page 50). 5 Character display See Display on page 22 . ...
...CONTROL ENTER PHONES MCACC SETUP MIC 5V 2.1 A iPod iPhone iPad USB HDMI 2 INPUT 8 VSX-51 MASTER VOLUME 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 the various surround modes (page ...10 PHONES jack Use to ON in the AUDIO PARAMETER menu (page 47). ! STEREO - HDMI - Blinks when connecting an HDMIequipped component; TUNE i/j - When the headphones are connected, there is no sound output from the main zone (page 50). 5 Character display See Display on page 22 . ...
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... many connection possibilities, but it doesn't have to change the assignments if other connections are used. Rear panel VSX-51 HDMI IN 1 ASSIGNABLE 1 VIDEO IN BD IN DVD IN DVR/BDR IN OUT DC OUTPUT for the VSX-50 are the same except where noted. The input functions below are assigned by default to make up...
... many connection possibilities, but it doesn't have to change the assignments if other connections are used. Rear panel VSX-51 HDMI IN 1 ASSIGNABLE 1 VIDEO IN BD IN DVD IN DVR/BDR IN OUT DC OUTPUT for the VSX-50 are the same except where noted. The input functions below are assigned by default to make up...
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... speakers have two metal plates that your speakers to the left High Bi-amp compatible speaker Low HDMI IN 1 ASSIGNABLE 1 VIDEO IN BD IN DVD IN DVR/BDR IN OUT DC OUTPUT for the front wide and Speaker B speakers. left Front right Center Subwoofer LINE LEVEL INPUT Front... left HDMI IN 1 ASSIGNABLE 1 VIDEO IN BD IN DVD IN DVR/BDR IN OUT DC OUTPUT for ZONE 2. 5.1 ch surround setting Not connected Not connected 6.1 ch surround setting Not connected Surround back 7.1 ...
... speakers have two metal plates that your speakers to the left High Bi-amp compatible speaker Low HDMI IN 1 ASSIGNABLE 1 VIDEO IN BD IN DVD IN DVR/BDR IN OUT DC OUTPUT for the front wide and Speaker B speakers. left Front right Center Subwoofer LINE LEVEL INPUT Front... left HDMI IN 1 ASSIGNABLE 1 VIDEO IN BD IN DVD IN DVR/BDR IN OUT DC OUTPUT for ZONE 2. 5.1 ch surround setting Not connected Not connected 6.1 ch surround setting Not connected Surround back 7.1 ...
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...pair of the front speakers for the surround back speakers. See Speaker system setting on page 26 ), the converter gives priority to the receiver's HDMI output when connecting this . About the audio connection Types of speakers to for bi-amping and ZONE 2 connections, in addition to the surround back ...speaker terminals. With these connections you must connect your monitor/TV to HDMI, component, then composite (in that all video sources are assigned to the same input function (see The Input Setup menu on page 65 to the front height...
...pair of the front speakers for the surround back speakers. See Speaker system setting on page 26 ), the converter gives priority to the receiver's HDMI output when connecting this . About the audio connection Types of speakers to for bi-amping and ZONE 2 connections, in addition to the surround back ...speaker terminals. With these connections you must connect your monitor/TV to HDMI, component, then composite (in that all video sources are assigned to the same input function (see The Input Setup menu on page 65 to the front height...
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... can only be made with DVI-equipped components compatible with TV monitor HDMI IN HDMI OUT Y PB PR COMPONENT VIDEO IN Y PB PR COMPONENT VIDEO MONITOR OUT VIDEO IN VIDEO MONITOR OUT Video signals can be converted. ! If you choose to connect to this receiver ...output Note ! If you will need a separate adaptor (DVIdHDMI) to 8 channels ! To take advantage of these formats, however, make sure that are trademarks or registered trademarks of 480i/576i can be recognized. HDMI format digital audio transmissions require a longer time to be converted from the component video...
... can only be made with DVI-equipped components compatible with TV monitor HDMI IN HDMI OUT Y PB PR COMPONENT VIDEO IN Y PB PR COMPONENT VIDEO MONITOR OUT VIDEO IN VIDEO MONITOR OUT Video signals can be converted. ! If you choose to connect to this receiver ...output Note ! If you will need a separate adaptor (DVIdHDMI) to 8 channels ! To take advantage of these formats, however, make sure that are trademarks or registered trademarks of 480i/576i can be recognized. HDMI format digital audio transmissions require a longer time to be converted from the component video...
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... OUT DIGITAL OUT R ANALOG L COAXIAL OPTICAL 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 need to via HDMI (see HDMI Setup on page 44 ). ! If you connected the ...TV over the receiver. Connecting your DVD player with no HDMI output This diagram shows connections of a TV (with HDMI input) and DVD player (or other than HDMI connections are connected by HDMI connections, if the TV supports the HDMI ARC (Audio Return Channel) function, the sound of ...
... OUT DIGITAL OUT R ANALOG L COAXIAL OPTICAL 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 need to via HDMI (see HDMI Setup on page 44 ). ! If you connected the ...TV over the receiver. Connecting your DVD player with no HDMI output This diagram shows connections of a TV (with HDMI input) and DVD player (or other than HDMI connections are connected by HDMI connections, if the TV supports the HDMI ARC (Audio Return Channel) function, the sound of ...
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... one COMPONENT VIDEO IN VIDEO IN PR PB Y VIDEO VIDEO OUT VIDEO Select one COMPONENT VIDEO OUT PR PB Y HDMI OUT Select one DIGITAL OUT COAXIAL OPTICAL AUDIO OUT R ANALOG L VIDEO IN VIDEO AUDIO IN R ANALOG L Select one AUDIO OUT DIGITAL OUT 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...
... one COMPONENT VIDEO IN VIDEO IN PR PB Y VIDEO VIDEO OUT VIDEO Select one COMPONENT VIDEO OUT PR PB Y HDMI OUT Select one DIGITAL OUT COAXIAL OPTICAL AUDIO OUT R ANALOG L VIDEO IN VIDEO AUDIO IN R ANALOG L Select one AUDIO OUT DIGITAL OUT 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...
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...OUT R ANALOG L COAXIAL OPTICAL AUDIO IN R ANALOG L Select one AUDIO OUT DIGITAL OUT R ANALOG L COAXIAL OPTICAL HDMI IN 1 ASSIGNABLE 1 VIDEO IN BD IN DVD IN DVR/BDR IN OUT DC OUTPUT for WIRELESS LAN LAN (10/100) COAXIAL IN 1 ASSIGNABLE IN 2 IN 1 IN 2 OPTICAL ASSIGNABLE CONTROL IN ... for playback. En 19 Connecting your set-top box is equipped with an HDMI output terminal, we recommend connecting it to the CD inputs instead. HDMI IN 1 ASSIGNABLE 1 VIDEO IN BD IN DVD IN DVR/BDR IN OUT DC OUTPUT for WIRELESS LAN LAN (10/100) COAXIAL ASSIGNABLE IN 1 IN 2 IN...
...OUT R ANALOG L COAXIAL OPTICAL AUDIO IN R ANALOG L Select one AUDIO OUT DIGITAL OUT R ANALOG L COAXIAL OPTICAL HDMI IN 1 ASSIGNABLE 1 VIDEO IN BD IN DVD IN DVR/BDR IN OUT DC OUTPUT for WIRELESS LAN LAN (10/100) COAXIAL IN 1 ASSIGNABLE IN 2 IN 1 IN 2 OPTICAL ASSIGNABLE CONTROL IN ... for playback. En 19 Connecting your set-top box is equipped with an HDMI output terminal, we recommend connecting it to the CD inputs instead. HDMI IN 1 ASSIGNABLE 1 VIDEO IN BD IN DVD IN DVR/BDR IN OUT DC OUTPUT for WIRELESS LAN LAN (10/100) COAXIAL ASSIGNABLE IN 1 IN 2 IN...
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... terminals or digital input terminals (OPTICAL and COAXIAL) and output them to ZONE 2. c) before clipping the loop to the AM LOOP terminals without disconnecting the supplied AM loop antenna. 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/BDR IN CONTROL IN OUT...
... terminals or digital input terminals (OPTICAL and COAXIAL) and output them to ZONE 2. c) before clipping the loop to the AM LOOP terminals without disconnecting the supplied AM loop antenna. 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/BDR IN CONTROL IN OUT...
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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 2 (DVD) OUT MONITOR OUT TV/SAT IN (CD) (TV/SAT) (DVR/BDR) OUT 12 V TRIGGER (OUTPUT 12 V TOTAL 150 mA MAX) DVR/ BDR...equipment and connection method may differ depending on the DHCP server function of your equipment 03 2 VSX-51 only: Connect a TV monitor to the SiriusConnectTM tuner. ! Pioneer does not guarantee proper connection and operation of the equipment you have the built-in this unit...
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 2 (DVD) OUT MONITOR OUT TV/SAT IN (CD) (TV/SAT) (DVR/BDR) OUT 12 V TRIGGER (OUTPUT 12 V TOTAL 150 mA MAX) DVR/ BDR...equipment and connection method may differ depending on the DHCP server function of your equipment 03 2 VSX-51 only: Connect a TV monitor to the SiriusConnectTM tuner. ! Pioneer does not guarantee proper connection and operation of the equipment you have the built-in this unit...
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...video terminal VSX-50 only Front VIDEO 2 connections are standard audio/video jacks. This receiver does not support a USB hub. ! CONTROL ON / OFF MCACC SETUP MIC VIDEO 2 INPUT 5V 2.1 A L AUDIO R iPod iPhone USB VIDEO iPad CONTROL ON / OFF Video camera (etc.) L R VIDEO AUDIO/VIDEO OUTPUT Video camera (etc.) MCACC SETUP MIC 5V 2.1 A iPod iPhone iPad USB HDMI...a wireless LAN connection. 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 USB HDMI 2 INPUT Connecting to control playback ...
...video terminal VSX-50 only Front VIDEO 2 connections are standard audio/video jacks. This receiver does not support a USB hub. ! CONTROL ON / OFF MCACC SETUP MIC VIDEO 2 INPUT 5V 2.1 A L AUDIO R iPod iPhone USB VIDEO iPad CONTROL ON / OFF Video camera (etc.) L R VIDEO AUDIO/VIDEO OUTPUT Video camera (etc.) MCACC SETUP MIC 5V 2.1 A iPod iPhone iPad USB HDMI...a wireless LAN connection. 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 USB HDMI 2 INPUT Connecting to control playback ...
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...shelving unit Pioneer component Non-Pioneer component CONTROL IR IN OUT IN HDMI IN 1 ASSIGNABLE 1 VIDEO IN BD IN DVD IN DVR/BDR IN OUT DC OUTPUT for IR compatibility. ! If you want to link a Pioneer component to the IR receiver, see Operating other Pioneer components with this unit's sensor Many Pioneer components ... unit) to the IR receiver. HDMI IN 1 ASSIGNABLE 1 VIDEO IN BD IN DVD IN DVR/BDR IN CONTROL IN OUT IR IN VIDEO ZONE 2 AUDIO DVR/BDR CD-R/TAPE ZONE 2 OUT MONITOR OUT TV/SAT VIDEO IN IN OUT L (O OUT 0 R ANT OUT 12 V TRIGGER (OUTPUT 12 V TOTAL 150 mA MAX)...
...shelving unit Pioneer component Non-Pioneer component CONTROL IR IN OUT IN HDMI IN 1 ASSIGNABLE 1 VIDEO IN BD IN DVD IN DVR/BDR IN OUT DC OUTPUT for IR compatibility. ! If you want to link a Pioneer component to the IR receiver, see Operating other Pioneer components with this unit's sensor Many Pioneer components ... unit) to the IR receiver. HDMI IN 1 ASSIGNABLE 1 VIDEO IN BD IN DVD IN DVR/BDR IN CONTROL IN OUT IR IN VIDEO ZONE 2 AUDIO DVR/BDR CD-R/TAPE ZONE 2 OUT MONITOR OUT TV/SAT VIDEO IN IN OUT L (O OUT 0 R ANT OUT 12 V TRIGGER (OUTPUT 12 V TOTAL 150 mA MAX)...
Owner's Manual
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...' from the front left/right speakers in the sub zone from your iPod directly. 1 Use i/j to a track on the website of Pioneer (http://pioneer.jp/homeav/support/ios/na/). ! See Connecting an iPod on the front panel display whether or not multi-channel playback is possible to control... a DVD player), your TV so that the TV's video input is compatible with HDMI connection % Use INPUT SELECT to select the input function connected to hear HDMI audio output from your component or display. However, some models. Set the HDMI parameter in the GUI screen while the receiver verifies the ...
...' from the front left/right speakers in the sub zone from your iPod directly. 1 Use i/j to a track on the website of Pioneer (http://pioneer.jp/homeav/support/ios/na/). ! See Connecting an iPod on the front panel display whether or not multi-channel playback is possible to control... a DVD player), your TV so that the TV's video input is compatible with HDMI connection % Use INPUT SELECT to select the input function connected to hear HDMI audio output from your component or display. However, some models. Set the HDMI parameter in the GUI screen while the receiver verifies the ...
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...Digital, PCM (32 kHz to switch the input signals for the different inputs as follows: ! Some DVD players don't output DTS signals. ANALOG. ! When the HDMI audio output parameter is possible to 192 kHz) and DTS (including DTS 96/24) digital signal formats. MONO FILM - Gives ... control mode (page 36). ! Selects an optical or coaxial digital signal. ! Suitable for example, watching movies from a sofa, or playing a video game close to the signal being processed. ! Note ! EXPANDED - Provides surround sound for rock and/or pop music ! These settings have calibrated ...
...Digital, PCM (32 kHz to switch the input signals for the different inputs as follows: ! Some DVD players don't output DTS signals. ANALOG. ! When the HDMI audio output parameter is possible to 192 kHz) and DTS (including DTS 96/24) digital signal formats. MONO FILM - Gives ... control mode (page 36). ! Selects an optical or coaxial digital signal. ! Suitable for example, watching movies from a sofa, or playing a video game close to the signal being processed. ! Note ! EXPANDED - Provides surround sound for rock and/or pop music ! These settings have calibrated ...
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...HDMI for a component connected to use all power off together with HDMI function. This function can be muted using the Control with HDMI function, the audio and video outputs from the HDMI connection are connected by HDMI...For details, see Control with HDMI function on this receiver. We only guarantee this receiver will work with Pioneer Control with HDMI-compatible components and components of...with HDMI is set to six (VSX-51)/four (VSX-50) other makes that do not support Control with HDMI. ! For details about the Control with HDMI feature, see Connecting your HDMI component...
...HDMI for a component connected to use all power off together with HDMI function. This function can be muted using the Control with HDMI function, the audio and video outputs from the HDMI connection are connected by HDMI...For details, see Control with HDMI function on this receiver. We only guarantee this receiver will work with Pioneer Control with HDMI-compatible components and components of...with HDMI is set to six (VSX-51)/four (VSX-50) other makes that do not support Control with HDMI. ! For details about the Control with HDMI feature, see Connecting your HDMI component...
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... sound from the TV is connected to this receiver, and see if video output from the speakers connected to the receiver. (If the TV does not support the HDMI ARC (Audio Return Channel) function, this requires connection of a brand other than Pioneer that component is switched. ! When playback starts on , set to a player or...
... sound from the TV is connected to this receiver, and see if video output from the speakers connected to the receiver. (If the TV does not support the HDMI ARC (Audio Return Channel) function, this requires connection of a brand other than Pioneer that component is switched. ! When playback starts on , set to a player or...
Owner's Manual
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...as when input (see page 15). Depending on the VIDEO PARAMETER menu, it does Converts video signals for component outputs and HDMI output. ! Video parameter menu Setting V.CONV (Digital Video Converter) What it is selected. When PURE is output. The defaults, if not stated, are a number .... ! See the table below for the type of the video signal (when video input signals are output at the HDMI OUT connector, select this setting, select 0. 0 ASP (Aspect) Specifies the aspect ratio when input signals are output at the HDMI output. c -6 to +6 d Default: 0 CHROMA (Chroma ...
...as when input (see page 15). Depending on the VIDEO PARAMETER menu, it does Converts video signals for component outputs and HDMI output. ! Video parameter menu Setting V.CONV (Digital Video Converter) What it is selected. When PURE is output. The defaults, if not stated, are a number .... ! See the table below for the type of the video signal (when video input signals are output at the HDMI OUT connector, select this setting, select 0. 0 ASP (Aspect) Specifies the aspect ratio when input signals are output at the HDMI output. c -6 to +6 d Default: 0 CHROMA (Chroma ...
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... are being input. This setting is only displayed when the video signals below are being input: - 480i, 576i, 480p, 576p, 720p, 1080i analog video signals - 480i, 576i, 480p, 576p, 720p, 1080i, 1080p, 1080p24 HDMI video signals g This adjustment is output from : ! SP: SB/FW ON - SP: SB ON - SP: A ON - ...one zone also changes the station in the other functions d Adjustment is not possible unless V.ADJ (Advanced Video Adjust) is in standby. If this ). No sound is output from the A-speaker terminals (multichannel sources will be able to switch the main zone off completely unless ...
... are being input. This setting is only displayed when the video signals below are being input: - 480i, 576i, 480p, 576p, 720p, 1080i analog video signals - 480i, 576i, 480p, 576p, 720p, 1080i, 1080p, 1080p24 HDMI video signals g This adjustment is output from : ! SP: SB/FW ON - SP: SB ON - SP: A ON - ...one zone also changes the station in the other functions d Adjustment is not possible unless V.ADJ (Advanced Video Adjust) is in standby. If this ). No sound is output from the A-speaker terminals (multichannel sources will be able to switch the main zone off completely unless ...
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... interference. Use a Bluetooth wireless technology device that the video input you selected on page 26 ). For HDMI, or when digital video conversion is set between them is correct. Check that supports A2DP profile and AVRCP profile. Subwoofer output is not a malfunction of the receiver. The speakers ... on page 26 ). Or, stop using component video or HDMI cables (see Speaker Distance on page 6 ). Check that pairing is lower than about 10 m (33 ft.) and no obstructions exist between the speakers and the output of phase. Make sure the input assignment is near the ...
... interference. Use a Bluetooth wireless technology device that the video input you selected on page 26 ). For HDMI, or when digital video conversion is set between them is correct. Check that supports A2DP profile and AVRCP profile. Subwoofer output is not a malfunction of the receiver. The speakers ... on page 26 ). Or, stop using component video or HDMI cables (see Speaker Distance on page 6 ). Check that pairing is lower than about 10 m (33 ft.) and no obstructions exist between the speakers and the output of phase. Make sure the input assignment is near the ...
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... on BDs, DVDs, satellite, cable and terrestrial broadcasts, and video cassettes. Configuration A Use component video cables to connect the video output of DTS, Inc. See the operating instructions for more detailed information. Configuration B Connect your HDMI-equipped component directly to a digital HDMI signal for more on the HDMI-equipped component you must adjust the volume on audio...
... on BDs, DVDs, satellite, cable and terrestrial broadcasts, and video cassettes. Configuration A Use component video cables to connect the video output of DTS, Inc. See the operating instructions for more detailed information. Configuration B Connect your HDMI-equipped component directly to a digital HDMI signal for more on the HDMI-equipped component you must adjust the volume on audio...