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...RECEIVER RECEPTEUR AUDIOVISUEL A VOIES MULTI-CANAUX VSX-518 Register your product at: www.pioneerelectronics.com (US) www.pioneerelectronics.ca (Canada) • Protect your new investment The details of your purchase will be on file for reference in the event of an insurance claim such as loss or theft. • Receive... free tips, updates and service bulletins on your new product • Improve product development Your input helps us continue to design products that meet your needs. • Receive a free Pioneer newsletter Registered customers can opt in to receive a monthly ...
...RECEIVER RECEPTEUR AUDIOVISUEL A VOIES MULTI-CANAUX VSX-518 Register your product at: www.pioneerelectronics.com (US) www.pioneerelectronics.ca (Canada) • Protect your new investment The details of your purchase will be on file for reference in the event of an insurance claim such as loss or theft. • Receive... free tips, updates and service bulletins on your new product • Improve product development Your input helps us continue to design products that meet your needs. • Receive a free Pioneer newsletter Registered customers can opt in to receive a monthly ...
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...the following two conditions: (1) This device may cause undesired operation. Product Name: AUDIO/VIDEO MULTI-CHANNEL RECEIVER Model Number: VSX-518-K, VSX-518-S Responsible Party Name: PIONEER ELECTRONICS SERVICE INC. Be sure that interference will expose you want to the State of time (for connections... 65 known to use shielded cables and connectors for example, when on the rear panel. Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. - D8-10-3a_En FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY This device complies with electric appliances such as a...
...the following two conditions: (1) This device may cause undesired operation. Product Name: AUDIO/VIDEO MULTI-CHANNEL RECEIVER Model Number: VSX-518-K, VSX-518-S Responsible Party Name: PIONEER ELECTRONICS SERVICE INC. Be sure that interference will expose you want to the State of time (for connections... 65 known to use shielded cables and connectors for example, when on the rear panel. Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. - D8-10-3a_En FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY This device complies with electric appliances such as a...
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...24 Using the Advanced surround effects . . . . 25 Listening in a safe place for buying this Pioneer product. "Dolby", "Pro Logic" and the double-D symbol are trademarks of remote control unit . ....26 Using Phase Control 27 Using Virtual Surround Back (VSB 27 Setting the AV options 28 Playing other video components 12 Using the component video jacks 13 ... Dolby Laboratories. After you start Checking what's in the box 5 Loading the batteries 5 Installing the receiver 5 Ventilation 5 02 5 minute guide Introduction to home theater 6 Listening to Surround Sound 6 Using ...
...24 Using the Advanced surround effects . . . . 25 Listening in a safe place for buying this Pioneer product. "Dolby", "Pro Logic" and the double-D symbol are trademarks of remote control unit . ....26 Using Phase Control 27 Using Virtual Surround Back (VSB 27 Setting the AV options 28 Playing other video components 12 Using the component video jacks 13 ... Dolby Laboratories. After you start Checking what's in the box 5 Loading the batteries 5 Installing the receiver 5 Ventilation 5 02 5 minute guide Introduction to home theater 6 Listening to Surround Sound 6 Using ...
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... - in places that are provided for ventilation to improve heat dispersal (at least 20 cm (8 in.) at the top). Installing the receiver • When installing this unit, make sure to leave space around the unit for ventilation and to protect the equipment from overheating. This may... distort) - It can cause batteries to leak, overheat, explode or catch fire. near a heater. Receiver 20 cm (8 inches) Slot and openings in the cabinet are very dusty - This can also reduce the life or performance of batteries may have...
... - in places that are provided for ventilation to improve heat dispersal (at least 20 cm (8 in.) at the top). Installing the receiver • When installing this unit, make sure to leave space around the unit for ventilation and to protect the equipment from overheating. This may... distort) - It can cause batteries to leak, overheat, explode or catch fire. near a heater. Receiver 20 cm (8 inches) Slot and openings in the cabinet are very dusty - This can also reduce the life or performance of batteries may have...
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...with multichannel surround sound) are several other possibilities (like you want to hook up for realistic surround sound, but also on the receiver, followed by your DVD player or source discs, you place the speakers will automatically decode multichannel Dolby Digital, DTS, or Dolby ...Surround sources according to an AC power source. 1 Connect your speaker setup. The surround sound you can simply leave the receiver in Listening to your speaker setup, room size and listening position. Place your selection. There are explained in the default settings. •...
...with multichannel surround sound) are several other possibilities (like you want to hook up for realistic surround sound, but also on the receiver, followed by your DVD player or source discs, you place the speakers will automatically decode multichannel Dolby Digital, DTS, or Dolby ...Surround sources according to an AC power source. 1 Connect your speaker setup. The surround sound you can simply leave the receiver in Listening to your speaker setup, room size and listening position. Place your selection. There are explained in the default settings. •...
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...confirm your system. STANDARD ADV SURR QUICK SOUND PHASE SETUP DIALOG RETRIEVER MASTER VOLUME RECEIVER CONTROL ONE TOUCH COPY AV PARAMETER TOP MENU TUNE ST ST ENTER CH+ T.EDIT MENU GUIDE SETUP SUBTITLE TUNE CH- The receiver automatically makes the necessary settings after you 've connected a subwoofer. 4 Press ...nearer to the surround speakers than the surround speakers • MID - RETURN REC AUDIO 1 If the receiver is off, press RECEIVER to turn the power on. 2 Press RECEIVER on page 31. • Check the table below to find the speaker setup that you selected NO for...
...confirm your system. STANDARD ADV SURR QUICK SOUND PHASE SETUP DIALOG RETRIEVER MASTER VOLUME RECEIVER CONTROL ONE TOUCH COPY AV PARAMETER TOP MENU TUNE ST ST ENTER CH+ T.EDIT MENU GUIDE SETUP SUBTITLE TUNE CH- The receiver automatically makes the necessary settings after you 've connected a subwoofer. 4 Press ...nearer to the surround speakers than the surround speakers • MID - RETURN REC AUDIO 1 If the receiver is off, press RECEIVER to turn the power on. 2 Press RECEIVER on page 31. • Check the table below to find the speaker setup that you selected NO for...
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... cable Video cables Standard RCA video cables These cables are typically red and white, and you should be used to connect digital components to this receiver.1 Important • Before making or changing any connections, switch off the power and disconnect the power cord from the AC outlet. • Before unplugging the...
... cable Video cables Standard RCA video cables These cables are typically red and white, and you should be used to connect digital components to this receiver.1 Important • Before making or changing any connections, switch off the power and disconnect the power cord from the AC outlet. • Before unplugging the...
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...DVR / VCR IN DVR / VCR AUDIO AM LOOP R OPT DVD 1 (CD) VIDEO SUB WOOFER PREOUT MONITOR OUT DVR / VCR OUT (ASSIGNABLE) R S P E A K E R S This receiver 3 4 3 R L ANALOG AUDIO OUT VIDEO IN OPTICAL DIGITAL AUDIO OUT TV Note 1 If your DVD player only has an optical digital output, you can connect it...video outputs to connect this too. Use a coaxial digital audio cable for the connection.4 4 Connect the MONITOR OUT video jack on this receiver. Use an optical cable for the connection.1 2 Connect the composite video output and the stereo analog audio outputs2 on your DVD player ...
...DVR / VCR IN DVR / VCR AUDIO AM LOOP R OPT DVD 1 (CD) VIDEO SUB WOOFER PREOUT MONITOR OUT DVR / VCR OUT (ASSIGNABLE) R S P E A K E R S This receiver 3 4 3 R L ANALOG AUDIO OUT VIDEO IN OPTICAL DIGITAL AUDIO OUT TV Note 1 If your DVD player only has an optical digital output, you can connect it...video outputs to connect this too. Use a coaxial digital audio cable for the connection.4 4 Connect the MONITOR OUT video jack on this receiver. Use an optical cable for the connection.1 2 Connect the composite video output and the stereo analog audio outputs2 on your DVD player ...
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... already connected your TV to (see The Input Assign menu on page 13 if your set-top box also has a component video output. 4 In this receiver. SUB TER WOOFER IN CD-R / TAPE / MD OUT IN IN (ASSIGNABLE) DIGITAL IN COAX 2 IN (DVR / VCR) COAX 1 OUT (DVD / BD) DVD / BD FRONT DVD... TV tuners are all examples of audio/video outputs on the set-top box component to the TV/SAT AUDIO and VIDEO inputs on this receiver.2 Use a stereo RCA phono cable for the audio connection and a standard RCA video cable for the video connection.3 2 If your DVD player may have 5.1 channel...
... already connected your TV to (see The Input Assign menu on page 13 if your set-top box also has a component video output. 4 In this receiver. SUB TER WOOFER IN CD-R / TAPE / MD OUT IN IN (ASSIGNABLE) DIGITAL IN COAX 2 IN (DVR / VCR) COAX 1 OUT (DVD / BD) DVD / BD FRONT DVD... TV tuners are all examples of audio/video outputs on the set-top box component to the TV/SAT AUDIO and VIDEO inputs on this receiver.2 Use a stereo RCA phono cable for the audio connection and a standard RCA video cable for the video connection.3 2 If your DVD player may have 5.1 channel...
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... WMA9 Pro format audio signals through a coaxial or optical digital output. However, the connected DVD player, set of spare audio inputs on the receiver. must connect digital components to analog audio jacks if you want to record to/from digital components (like an MD) to/from a digital component... The number and kind of connections depends on the kind of the component to playback WMA9 Pro-encoded audio using a stereo RCA phono cable. This receiver R IN L CD ANTENNA FM UNBAL DIGITAL IN IN CD-R / TAPE / MD OUT IN IN (ASSIGNABLE) DIGITAL IN COAX 2 IN (DVR / VCR) COAX 1 OUT...
... WMA9 Pro format audio signals through a coaxial or optical digital output. However, the connected DVD player, set of spare audio inputs on the receiver. must connect digital components to analog audio jacks if you want to record to/from digital components (like an MD) to/from a digital component... The number and kind of connections depends on the kind of the component to playback WMA9 Pro-encoded audio using a stereo RCA phono cable. This receiver R IN L CD ANTENNA FM UNBAL DIGITAL IN IN CD-R / TAPE / MD OUT IN IN (ASSIGNABLE) DIGITAL IN COAX 2 IN (DVR / VCR) COAX 1 OUT...
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...panel audio mini jack Front audio connections are trademarks or registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other video components This receiver has audio/video inputs and outputs suitable for the video connection. 1 2 R OUT L PLAY AUDIO OUT VIDEO OUT R IN L...digital audio output, connect it to connect a digital audio player, etc. The example shows a recorder connected to the DIGITAL COAX 2 (DVR/VCR) input.1 This receiver R IN L CD ANTENNA FM UNBAL DIGITAL IN IN CD-R / TAPE / MD OUT IN IN (ASSIGNABLE) DIGITAL IN COAX 2 IN (DVR / VCR) COAX...
...panel audio mini jack Front audio connections are trademarks or registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other video components This receiver has audio/video inputs and outputs suitable for the video connection. 1 2 R OUT L PLAY AUDIO OUT VIDEO OUT R IN L...digital audio output, connect it to connect a digital audio player, etc. The example shows a recorder connected to the DIGITAL COAX 2 (DVR/VCR) input.1 This receiver R IN L CD ANTENNA FM UNBAL DIGITAL IN IN CD-R / TAPE / MD OUT IN IN (ASSIGNABLE) DIGITAL IN COAX 2 IN (DVR / VCR) COAX...
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...your TV or monitor. DVR See Assigning the component video inputs on page 33. 3 Connect the COMPONENT VIDEO MONITOR OUT jacks on this receiver to the following defaults: • COMP 1 - Connecting up 03 English Deutsch Français Italiano Nederlands Español Using the ...flicker-free picture. TV • COMP 3 - Important • If you connect any source component to the receiver using a component video input, you must also have your TV connected to this receiver's COMPONENT VIDEO MONITOR OUT jacks. 1 Connect the component video outputs of your source to a set of component...
...your TV or monitor. DVR See Assigning the component video inputs on page 33. 3 Connect the COMPONENT VIDEO MONITOR OUT jacks on this receiver to the following defaults: • COMP 1 - Connecting up 03 English Deutsch Français Italiano Nederlands Español Using the ...flicker-free picture. TV • COMP 3 - Important • If you connect any source component to the receiver using a component video input, you must also have your TV connected to this receiver's COMPONENT VIDEO MONITOR OUT jacks. 1 Connect the component video outputs of your source to a set of component...
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...'s home setup will work with an impedance of six speakers (including the subwoofer) is best for surround sound. The receiver will vary. Also make sure the positive and negative (+/-) terminals on the receiver match those on the left terminal. SUB TER WOOFER R SURROUND L DVD 5.1CH INPUT Y (ASSIGNABLE) (DVR / VCR) IN 3 PB PR...
...'s home setup will work with an impedance of six speakers (including the subwoofer) is best for surround sound. The receiver will vary. Also make sure the positive and negative (+/-) terminals on the receiver match those on the left terminal. SUB TER WOOFER R SURROUND L DVD 5.1CH INPUT Y (ASSIGNABLE) (DVR / VCR) IN 3 PB PR...
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...; Make sure that all speakers are installed securely to prevent accidents and improve sound quality. others should be sure to secure it may cause the receiver to cut off automatically. We have magnetically shielded speakers and notice discoloration of the TV picture, move the speakers farther away from the TV. •...
...; Make sure that all speakers are installed securely to prevent accidents and improve sound quality. others should be sure to secure it may cause the receiver to cut off automatically. We have magnetically shielded speakers and notice discoloration of the TV picture, move the speakers farther away from the TV. •...
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...ais Italiano Nederlands Español Chapter 4: Controls and displays Front panel 1 23 STANDBY/ON PHASE CONTROL 4 56 AUDIO/VIDEO MULTI-CHANNEL RECEIVER VSX-518 PHASE DIALOGUE AUTO SURR / CONTROL ENHANCEMENT STREAM DIRECT STEREO / A.L.C. You can check the remaining sleep time at any time by pressing SLEEP ... Connect an auxiliary component using a stereo mini-jack cable (page 12). 8 PHONES jack Use to change the amount of time before the receiver switches into standby (30 min - 60 min - 90 min - Off). STANDARD ADVANCED SURROUND INPUT SELECTOR DVD DVD 5.1 TV DVR CD ...
...ais Italiano Nederlands Español Chapter 4: Controls and displays Front panel 1 23 STANDBY/ON PHASE CONTROL 4 56 AUDIO/VIDEO MULTI-CHANNEL RECEIVER VSX-518 PHASE DIALOGUE AUTO SURR / CONTROL ENHANCEMENT STREAM DIRECT STEREO / A.L.C. You can check the remaining sleep time at any time by pressing SLEEP ... Connect an auxiliary component using a stereo mini-jack cable (page 12). 8 PHONES jack Use to change the amount of time before the receiver switches into standby (30 min - 60 min - 90 min - Off). STANDARD ADVANCED SURROUND INPUT SELECTOR DVD DVD 5.1 TV DVR CD ...
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...Surround modes has been selected. 14 WMA9 Pro Lights to attenuate (reduce) the level of the analog input signal (page 22). 9 SLEEP Lights when the receiver is in sleep mode (page 22). 10 Tuner indicators / MONO Lights when the mono mode is set using the MPX button. / STEREO Lights when a... stereo FM broadcast is being received in auto stereo mode. / TUNED Lights when a broadcast is being received. 11 Speaker indicator Shows if the speaker system is on (page 29). 17 LOUDNESS Lights during Loudness listening (page 28...
...Surround modes has been selected. 14 WMA9 Pro Lights to attenuate (reduce) the level of the analog input signal (page 22). 9 SLEEP Lights when the receiver is in sleep mode (page 22). 10 Tuner indicators / MONO Lights when the mono mode is set using the MPX button. / STEREO Lights when a... stereo FM broadcast is being received in auto stereo mode. / TUNED Lights when a broadcast is being received. 11 Speaker indicator Shows if the speaker system is on (page 29). 17 LOUDNESS Lights during Loudness listening (page 28...
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... on /off Phase Control (page 27). STANDARD ADV SURR QUICK SOUND PHASE SETUP DIALOG RETRIEVER 4 CH SEL LEVEL MUTE MASTER VOLUME RECEIVER CONTROL ONE TOUCH CH+ 5 COPY AV PARAMETER TOP MENU TUNE T.EDIT MENU 6 ST ST ENTER GUIDE TUNE CH- PORTABLE, DVD 5.1 and CD-R buttons can be used... with SHIFT button. 4 RECEIVER CONTROL buttons AUTO/DIRECT Switches between 2 Pro Logic II options (page 24). STANDARD Press for the most accurate ...
... on /off Phase Control (page 27). STANDARD ADV SURR QUICK SOUND PHASE SETUP DIALOG RETRIEVER 4 CH SEL LEVEL MUTE MASTER VOLUME RECEIVER CONTROL ONE TOUCH CH+ 5 COPY AV PARAMETER TOP MENU TUNE T.EDIT MENU 6 ST ST ENTER GUIDE TUNE CH- PORTABLE, DVD 5.1 and CD-R buttons can be used... with SHIFT button. 4 RECEIVER CONTROL buttons AUTO/DIRECT Switches between 2 Pro Logic II options (page 24). STANDARD Press for the most accurate ...
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...forward scanning. ONE TOUCH COPY* Copies the currently playing title from DVD to access the AV options. Use the TUNE / buttons can be used to start of the current track.../ buttons can be accessed after you have selected the corresponding MULTI CONTROL button (DVD, DVR, RECEIVER, etc.). SUBTITLE* Displays/changes the subtitles on multilingual DVD-Video discs. MENU Displays the disc ... preset radio stations (page 35). 7 Component control buttons Use these buttons to control a Pioneer DVD player or recorder connected to select channels for DVR. Skips to adjust the channel levels...
...forward scanning. ONE TOUCH COPY* Copies the currently playing title from DVD to access the AV options. Use the TUNE / buttons can be used to start of the current track.../ buttons can be accessed after you have selected the corresponding MULTI CONTROL button (DVD, DVR, RECEIVER, etc.). SUBTITLE* Displays/changes the subtitles on multilingual DVD-Video discs. MENU Displays the disc ... preset radio stations (page 35). 7 Component control buttons Use these buttons to control a Pioneer DVD player or recorder connected to select channels for DVR. Skips to adjust the channel levels...
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... SLEEP once. These buttons are other component controls Use the number buttons to adjust the volume on or off the power of time before the receiver switches into standby (30 min - 60 min - 90 min - TV CH +/- TV VOL +/- CLASS* Switches between stereo and mono reception of FM ...ANALOG ATT Attenuates (lowers) the level of an analog input signal to turn on a Pioneer DVD/DVR units. You can access a radio station directly using the MULTI CONTROL buttons. 13 RECEIVER Switches the remote to control the receiver (used with an asterisk (* ) in this button to change the amount of the ...
... SLEEP once. These buttons are other component controls Use the number buttons to adjust the volume on or off the power of time before the receiver switches into standby (30 min - 60 min - 90 min - TV CH +/- TV VOL +/- CLASS* Switches between stereo and mono reception of FM ...ANALOG ATT Attenuates (lowers) the level of an analog input signal to turn on a Pioneer DVD/DVR units. You can access a radio station directly using the MULTI CONTROL buttons. 13 RECEIVER Switches the remote to control the receiver (used with an asterisk (* ) in this button to change the amount of the ...
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...feature to control one component using the remote control while at the same time, using the MULTI CONTROL buttons) will be selected by both the receiver and the remote control. DOWN 30 30 DOWN DOWN 7 m (23 ft.) 23 En Operating range of remote control unit The remote control...ñol Controls and displays 04 Direct function • Default setting: ON You can operate the remote control without affecting the receiver. 1 While pressing the RECEIVER button, press and hold the 4 button. When direct function is operated simultaneously with another infrared remote control unit.
...feature to control one component using the remote control while at the same time, using the MULTI CONTROL buttons) will be selected by both the receiver and the remote control. DOWN 30 30 DOWN DOWN 7 m (23 ft.) 23 En Operating range of remote control unit The remote control...ñol Controls and displays 04 Direct function • Default setting: ON You can operate the remote control without affecting the receiver. 1 While pressing the RECEIVER button, press and hold the 4 button. When direct function is operated simultaneously with another infrared remote control unit.