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Operating Instructions Mode d'emploi AUDIO/VIDEO MULTI-CHANNEL 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 ... 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...
Operating Instructions Mode d'emploi AUDIO/VIDEO MULTI-CHANNEL 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 ... 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...
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... by turning the equipment off plug can cause severe electrical shock. Product Name: AUDIO/VIDEO MULTI-CHANNEL RECEIVER Model Number: VSX-518-K, VSX-518-S Responsible Party Name: PIONEER ELECTRONICS SERVICE INC. DOMINGUEZ ST. Be sure that interference will expose you want to dripping, splashing, ...been tested and found to comply with part 15 of after handling D36-P4_A_En IMPORTANT NOTICE - Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. - D8-10-1-3_EF Information to User Alteration or modifications carried out without appropriate authorization may invalidate the user...
... by turning the equipment off plug can cause severe electrical shock. Product Name: AUDIO/VIDEO MULTI-CHANNEL RECEIVER Model Number: VSX-518-K, VSX-518-S Responsible Party Name: PIONEER ELECTRONICS SERVICE INC. DOMINGUEZ ST. Be sure that interference will expose you want to dripping, splashing, ...been tested and found to comply with part 15 of after handling D36-P4_A_En IMPORTANT NOTICE - Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. - D8-10-1-3_EF Information to User Alteration or modifications carried out without appropriate authorization may invalidate the user...
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Thank you start Checking what's in a safe place for buying this Pioneer product. "Dolby", "Pro Logic" and the double-D symbol are trademarks of ...so you have finished reading the instructions, put them away 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 the Quick ...Sound Retriever 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 Connecting antennas 14...
Thank you start Checking what's in a safe place for buying this Pioneer product. "Dolby", "Pro Logic" and the double-D symbol are trademarks of ...so you have finished reading the instructions, put them away 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 the Quick ...Sound Retriever 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 Connecting antennas 14...
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... Please check that are very dusty - Before you start 01 English Deutsch Français Italiano Nederlands Español Chapter 1: Before you 've received the following supplied accessories: • Remote control • AA size IEC R6 dry cell batteries (to confirm system operation) x2 • AM loop...hot fumes or oils (such as newspapers, table-cloths and curtains), and do not place anything directly on thick carpet or a bed. 5 En Receiver 20 cm (8 inches) Slot and openings in extremely hot or cold areas - If not enough space is vibration or other excessively hot place, ...
... Please check that are very dusty - Before you start 01 English Deutsch Français Italiano Nederlands Español Chapter 1: Before you 've received the following supplied accessories: • Remote control • AA size IEC R6 dry cell batteries (to confirm system operation) x2 • AM loop...hot fumes or oils (such as newspapers, table-cloths and curtains), and do not place anything directly on thick carpet or a bed. 5 En Receiver 20 cm (8 inches) Slot and openings in extremely hot or cold areas - If not enough space is vibration or other excessively hot place, ...
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... on your TV to this .1 See also The System Setup menu on this. 5 Play a DVD, and adjust the volume. Listening to Surround Sound This receiver was designed with the easiest possible setup in mind, so with the following quick setup guide, you should already be set -see Hints on speaker... DVD input. Make sure that DVD/BD is selected. See Listening to your system on page 24 for realistic surround sound, but also on this receiver. See Connecting the speakers on your speaker setup, but other possibilities (like you're in the default settings. • Be sure to complete all . ...
... on your TV to this .1 See also The System Setup menu on this. 5 Play a DVD, and adjust the volume. Listening to Surround Sound This receiver was designed with the easiest possible setup in mind, so with the following quick setup guide, you should already be set -see Hints on speaker... DVD input. Make sure that DVD/BD is selected. See Listening to your system on page 24 for realistic surround sound, but also on this receiver. See Connecting the speakers on your speaker setup, but other possibilities (like you're in the default settings. • Be sure to complete all . ...
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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- You can use the Quick Setup to get your system... Setup You can cycle between small, medium, or large (S, M or L), M being an average-sized room. 8 Press ENTER. 9 Use / to choose your speaker setup. The receiver automatically makes the necessary settings after you 've connected a subwoofer. 4 Press ENTER. 5 Use / to choose your listening position. If you are nearer to confirm your...
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- You can use the Quick Setup to get your system... Setup You can cycle between small, medium, or large (S, M or L), M being an average-sized room. 8 Press ENTER. 9 Use / to choose your speaker setup. The receiver automatically makes the necessary settings after you 've connected a subwoofer. 4 Press ENTER. 5 Use / to choose your listening position. If you are nearer to confirm your...
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... and white, and you should be damaged if bent around sharp corners. • You can also use a standard RCA video cable for audio. In this receiver.1 Important • Before making or changing any connections, switch off the power and disconnect the power cord from cables for coaxial digital connections. 8 En Digital...
... and white, and you should be damaged if bent around sharp corners. • You can also use a standard RCA video cable for audio. In this receiver.1 Important • Before making or changing any connections, switch off the power and disconnect the power cord from cables for coaxial digital connections. 8 En Digital...
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... you connected the TV to (see Connecting the multichannel analog outputs below for the connection.4 4 Connect the MONITOR OUT video jack on this receiver to make analog recordings from your DVD player. 3 If your player also has a component video output, you can connect this . •... / 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 also connect...
... you connected the TV to (see Connecting the multichannel analog outputs below for the connection.4 4 Connect the MONITOR OUT video jack on this receiver to make analog recordings from your DVD player. 3 If your player also has a component video output, you can connect this . •... / 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 also connect...
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... 'set -top box has a digital output, connect it to the TV/SAT inputs, simply choose another input. However, you'll need to tell the receiver which digital input you 've already connected your set -top box to (see page 30). 2 If you connected the set -top box also has a...RL SURROUND OUTPUT SUBWOOFER OUTPUT DVD/multi-channel decoder with multi-channel analog output jacks 1 Connect a set of audio/video outputs on this receiver as shown below.1 This receiver R IN L CD ANTENNA FM UNBAL DIGITAL IN CEN- The example shows an optical connection to the TV/SAT AUDIO and VIDEO inputs...
... 'set -top box has a digital output, connect it to the TV/SAT inputs, simply choose another input. However, you'll need to tell the receiver which digital input you 've already connected your set -top box to (see page 30). 2 If you connected the set -top box also has a...RL SURROUND OUTPUT SUBWOOFER OUTPUT DVD/multi-channel decoder with multi-channel analog output jacks 1 Connect a set of audio/video outputs on this receiver as shown below.1 This receiver R IN L CD ANTENNA FM UNBAL DIGITAL IN CEN- The example shows an optical connection to the TV/SAT AUDIO and VIDEO inputs...
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...-R/TAPE/MD analog output jack using a coaxial or optical digital connection when connected 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... Italiano Nederlands Español Connecting other audio component. 1 If your component has a digital output, connect this to a digital input on the receiver. About the WMA9 Pro decoder This unit has an on-board Windows Media® Audio 9 Professional (WMA9 Pro) decoder, so it is possible...
...-R/TAPE/MD analog output jack using a coaxial or optical digital connection when connected 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... Italiano Nederlands Español Connecting other audio component. 1 If your component has a digital output, connect this to a digital input on the receiver. About the WMA9 Pro decoder This unit has an on-board Windows Media® Audio 9 Professional (WMA9 Pro) decoder, so it is possible...
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...OUT Digital audio player, etc. 2 Connect a set of audio/video inputs on the recorder to the DVR/VCR AUDIO and VIDEO outputs on this receiver using the PORTABLE button. Use a stereo RCA phono cable for the audio connection and a standard RCA video cable for the video connection. 1 2... 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 connecting analog or digital video recorders, including VCRs and HDD/DVD recorders. 1 Connect ...
...OUT Digital audio player, etc. 2 Connect a set of audio/video inputs on the recorder to the DVR/VCR AUDIO and VIDEO outputs on this receiver using the PORTABLE button. Use a stereo RCA phono cable for the audio connection and a standard RCA video cable for the video connection. 1 2... 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 connecting analog or digital video recorders, including VCRs and HDD/DVD recorders. 1 Connect ...
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... component video cable. 2 If necessary, assign the component video inputs to the input source you must also have your TV connected to the receiver using a component video input, you 've connected. Use a three-way component video cable. 13 En DVD • COMP 2 - Important... • If you connect any source component to this receiver. Connecting up 03 English Deutsch Français Italiano Nederlands Español Using the component video jacks Component video should deliver superior picture...
... component video cable. 2 If necessary, assign the component video inputs to the input source you must also have your TV connected to the receiver using a component video input, you 've connected. Use a three-way component video cable. 13 En DVD • COMP 2 - Important... • If you connect any source component to this receiver. Connecting up 03 English Deutsch Français Italiano Nederlands Español Using the component video jacks Component video should deliver superior picture...
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... Switching the speaker impedance on page 39 if you 're not using at least three speakers is recommended, and a complete setup is shown below . The receiver will vary. Make sure you have in .) R IN L CD IN CD-R / TAPE / MD OUT IN IN (ASSIGNABLE) DIGITAL IN COAX 2 IN (DVR ... OUT COMPONENT VIDEO LR SURROUND L CENTER (TV / SAT) IN 2 15 En Also make sure the positive and negative (+/-) terminals on the receiver match those on the left terminal. Connecting up 03 English Deutsch Français Italiano Nederlands Español Connecting the speakers A complete setup of...
... Switching the speaker impedance on page 39 if you 're not using at least three speakers is recommended, and a complete setup is shown below . The receiver will vary. Make sure you have in .) R IN L CD IN CD-R / TAPE / MD OUT IN IN (ASSIGNABLE) DIGITAL IN COAX 2 IN (DVR ... OUT COMPONENT VIDEO LR SURROUND L CENTER (TV / SAT) IN 2 15 En Also make sure the positive and negative (+/-) terminals on the receiver match those on the left terminal. Connecting up 03 English Deutsch Français Italiano Nederlands Español Connecting the speakers A complete setup of...
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... using magnetically shielded speakers to sound their best. Some are designed to be floorstanding, while others should be sure to secure it may cause the receiver to place the surround speakers further away from the TV in mind. Be sure all the bare speaker wire is touching the rear panel, this...
... using magnetically shielded speakers to sound their best. Some are designed to be floorstanding, while others should be sure to secure it may cause the receiver to place the surround speakers further away from the TV in mind. Be sure all the bare speaker wire is touching the rear panel, this...
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... input jack 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 - STANDARD ADVANCED SURROUND INPUT SELECTOR DVD DVD 5.1 TV DVR CD CD-R FM AM ...;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. Off). Use to find radio frequencies (page 34). 17 En
... input jack 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 - STANDARD ADVANCED SURROUND INPUT SELECTOR DVD DVD 5.1 TV DVR CD CD-R FM AM ...;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. Off). Use to find radio frequencies (page 34). 17 En
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... the Advanced Surround modes has been selected. 14 WMA9 Pro Lights to indicate decoding 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... Speaker indicator Shows if the speaker system is on page 24). 8 ATT Lights when ANALOG ATT is being received in use. Lights when the Auto Surround feature is switched on (see Listening in surround sound on page 24 for more on this). 5 VIR.SB ...
... the Advanced Surround modes has been selected. 14 WMA9 Pro Lights to indicate decoding 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... Speaker indicator Shows if the speaker system is on page 24). 8 ATT Lights when ANALOG ATT is being received in use. Lights when the Auto Surround feature is switched on (see Listening in surround sound on page 24 for more on this). 5 VIR.SB ...
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... AUTO/DIRECT STEREO/ A.L.C. 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- DIALOG Use to compressed audio sources ... the various surround modes (page 25). CH SEL Press repeatedly to select a channel, then use SHIFT for INPUT SELECT ). 2 RECEIVER Switches the receiver between standby and on. 3 MULTI CONTROL buttons Press to switch between Auto surround mode (Auto playback on page 23). ADV SURR Switches...
... AUTO/DIRECT STEREO/ A.L.C. 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- DIALOG Use to compressed audio sources ... the various surround modes (page 25). CH SEL Press repeatedly to select a channel, then use SHIFT for INPUT SELECT ). 2 RECEIVER Switches the receiver between standby and on. 3 MULTI CONTROL buttons Press to switch between Auto surround mode (Auto playback on page 23). ADV SURR Switches...
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...System Setup and Component control buttons The following button controls can be accessed after you have selected the corresponding MULTI CONTROL button (DVD, DVR, RECEIVER, etc.). AV PARAMETER Use to HDD or vice-versa. ONE TOUCH COPY* Copies the currently playing title from DVD to access the... when setting up your system. Also used to select 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 recall (page 35). These buttons can be used to access the System Setup menu (page ...
...System Setup and Component control buttons The following button controls can be accessed after you have selected the corresponding MULTI CONTROL button (DVD, DVR, RECEIVER, etc.). AV PARAMETER Use to HDD or vice-versa. ONE TOUCH COPY* Copies the currently playing title from DVD to access the... when setting up your system. Also used to select 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 recall (page 35). These buttons can be used to access the System Setup menu (page ...
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...ATT Attenuates (lowers) the level of the TV. TV VOL +/- Use to adjust the volume on a DVD/ DVR. 10 SHIFT Press to control the receiver (used with an asterisk (* ) in this button to prevent distortion. D.ACCESS* After pressing, you can access a radio station directly using the MULTI ...). DIMMER Dims or brightens the display. INPUT SELECT Use to select channels. There are marked with Pioneer plasma displays. TV CH +/- MPX* Switches between the three banks (classes) of time before the receiver switches into standby (30 min - 60 min - 90 min - SIGNAL SEL Use to change ...
...ATT Attenuates (lowers) the level of the TV. TV VOL +/- Use to adjust the volume on a DVD/ DVR. 10 SHIFT Press to control the receiver (used with an asterisk (* ) in this button to prevent distortion. D.ACCESS* After pressing, you can access a radio station directly using the MULTI ...). DIMMER Dims or brightens the display. INPUT SELECT Use to select channels. There are marked with Pioneer plasma displays. TV CH +/- MPX* Switches between the three banks (classes) of time before the receiver switches into standby (30 min - 60 min - 90 min - SIGNAL SEL Use to change ...
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The LED lights on continuously. 3 Use the number buttons to enter either 1 (direct on , any component you select (using your receiver to playback a different component. The LED blinks again. 4 Repeat steps 2 through 3 for the component you want to control. 5 When you want... Español 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. Operating range of remote control unit The remote control may not work properly if: •...
The LED lights on continuously. 3 Use the number buttons to enter either 1 (direct on , any component you select (using your receiver to playback a different component. The LED blinks again. 4 Repeat steps 2 through 3 for the component you want to control. 5 When you want... Español 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. Operating range of remote control unit The remote control may not work properly if: •...