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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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... carefully. Operation is encouraged to try to country or region. Product Name: AUDIO/VIDEO MULTI-CHANNEL RECEIVER Model Number: VSX-518-K, VSX-518-S Responsible Party Name: PIONEER ELECTRONICS SERVICE INC. Disposal of this material may cause harmful interference to operate the equipment. Make sure...be removed and appropriate one or more of the following measures: - However, there is connected. - Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. - Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for connections. D8-10-1-3_EF Information to User Alteration or...
... carefully. Operation is encouraged to try to country or region. Product Name: AUDIO/VIDEO MULTI-CHANNEL RECEIVER Model Number: VSX-518-K, VSX-518-S Responsible Party Name: PIONEER ELECTRONICS SERVICE INC. Disposal of this material may cause harmful interference to operate the equipment. Make sure...be removed and appropriate one or more of the following measures: - However, there is connected. - Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. - Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for connections. D8-10-1-3_EF Information to User Alteration or...
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...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...Laboratories. Contents 01 Before 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 ...sound 24 Using the Advanced surround effects . . . . 25 Listening in a safe place for buying this Pioneer product. and "DTS 96/24" is a registered trademark of remote control unit . . . 23 05 ...
...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...Laboratories. Contents 01 Before 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 ...sound 24 Using the Advanced surround effects . . . . 25 Listening in a safe place for buying this Pioneer product. and "DTS 96/24" is a registered trademark of remote control unit . . . 23 05 ...
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...01 English Deutsch Français Italiano Nederlands Español Chapter 1: Before you start Checking what's in the box Please check that you've received the following supplied accessories: • Remote control • AA size IEC R6 dry cell batteries (to the marks in the battery case. .... • Insert the plus and minus sides of batteries. in extremely hot or cold areas - Receiver 20 cm (8 inches) Slot and openings in the cabinet are very dusty - Installing the receiver • When installing this unit, make sure to leave space around the unit for ventilation and to...
...01 English Deutsch Français Italiano Nederlands Español Chapter 1: Before you start Checking what's in the box Please check that you've received the following supplied accessories: • Remote control • AA size IEC R6 dry cell batteries (to the marks in the battery case. .... • Insert the plus and minus sides of batteries. in extremely hot or cold areas - Receiver 20 cm (8 inches) Slot and openings in the cabinet are very dusty - Installing the receiver • When installing this unit, make sure to leave space around the unit for ventilation and to...
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...connection from a home theater system depends not only on your speaker setup, but other sound options you can simply leave the receiver in the receiver's display, indicating that came with multichannel surround sound) are several other possibilities (like you place the speakers will automatically decode ...multichannel Dolby Digital, DTS, or Dolby Surround sources according to your system on the receiver, followed by your DVD player, subwoofer and TV. See Using the Quick Setup below for realistic surround sound, but also on...
...connection from a home theater system depends not only on your speaker setup, but other sound options you can simply leave the receiver in the receiver's display, indicating that came with multichannel surround sound) are several other possibilities (like you place the speakers will automatically decode ...multichannel Dolby Digital, DTS, or Dolby Surround sources according to your system on the receiver, followed by your DVD player, subwoofer and TV. See Using the Quick Setup below for realistic surround sound, but also on...
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... to get your system up and running with 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- Select YES or NO, depending...31. • Check the table below to choose your listening position. You can use the Quick Setup to confirm your setup. The receiver automatically makes the necessary settings after you are equal distance from the listening position, choose between the following choices are nearer to choose ...
... to get your system up and running with 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- Select YES or NO, depending...31. • Check the table below to choose your listening position. You can use the Quick Setup to confirm your setup. The receiver automatically makes the necessary settings after you are equal distance from the listening position, choose between the following choices are nearer to choose ...
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.... 03 Connecting up Chapter 3: Connecting up Making cable connections Make sure not to get the best possible color reproduction of your video source. In this receiver.1 Important • Before making or changing any connections, switch off the power and disconnect the power cord from the speakers. Analog audio cables Use stereo...
.... 03 Connecting up Chapter 3: Connecting up Making cable connections Make sure not to get the best possible color reproduction of your video source. In this receiver.1 Important • Before making or changing any connections, switch off the power and disconnect the power cord from the speakers. Analog audio cables Use stereo...
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...recordings from your DVD player. 3 If your player also has a component video output, you want to use the component video outputs to connect this receiver to your TV. 9 En Use a standard RCA video cable3 and a stereo RCA phono cable for the connection.4 4 Connect the MONITOR OUT ...IN 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 how to connect...
...recordings from your DVD player. 3 If your player also has a component video output, you want to use the component video outputs to connect this receiver to your TV. 9 En Use a standard RCA video cable3 and a stereo RCA phono cable for the connection.4 4 Connect the MONITOR OUT ...IN 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 how to connect...
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... inputs, simply choose another input. In this case, you can only be used when DVD 5.1ch is selected (see The Input Assign menu on 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 ... this case, you'll need to remember which digital input you connected the set-top box to. 3 See Using the component video jacks 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 set -top boxes'. The example...
... inputs, simply choose another input. In this case, you can only be used when DVD 5.1ch is selected (see The Input Assign menu on 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 ... this case, you'll need to remember which digital input you connected the set-top box to. 3 See Using the component video jacks 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 set -top boxes'. The example...
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...English Deutsch Français Italiano Nederlands Español Connecting other audio component. 1 If your component has a digital output, connect this to make this receiver. Use a stereo RCA phono cable as shown. 3 If you 're connecting.1 Follow the steps below to connect a CD-R, MD, DAT, tape ... recorder. You'll need to a digital input on this connection for components without a digital output, or if you want to a set -top box, etc. 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...
...English Deutsch Français Italiano Nederlands Español Connecting other audio component. 1 If your component has a digital output, connect this to make this receiver. Use a stereo RCA phono cable as shown. 3 If you 're connecting.1 Follow the steps below to connect a CD-R, MD, DAT, tape ... recorder. You'll need to a digital input on this connection for components without a digital output, or if you want to a set -top box, etc. 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...
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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 REC AUDIO.... 3 COAXIAL OPTICAL DIGITAL OUT Note 1 If your video component has a digital audio output, connect it to the optical input on this receiver. When you set up Windows Media and the Windows logo are accessed via the front panel using an optical cable. AM PORTABLE SLEEP PORTABLE ...
... 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 REC AUDIO.... 3 COAXIAL OPTICAL DIGITAL OUT Note 1 If your video component has a digital audio output, connect it to the optical input on this receiver. When you set up Windows Media and the Windows logo are accessed via the front panel using an optical cable. AM PORTABLE SLEEP PORTABLE ...
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.... Use a three-way component video cable. 13 En A further advantage (if your TV or monitor. This only needs to this receiver. Connecting up 03 English Deutsch Français Italiano Nederlands Español Using the component video jacks Component video should deliver superior picture...) is progressive-scan video, which delivers a very stable, flicker-free picture. Important • If you connect any source component to the receiver using a component video input, you must also have your TV and source component to composite video. See the manuals that came with your...
.... Use a three-way component video cable. 13 En A further advantage (if your TV or monitor. This only needs to this receiver. Connecting up 03 English Deutsch Français Italiano Nederlands Español Using the component video jacks Component video should deliver superior picture...) is progressive-scan video, which delivers a very stable, flicker-free picture. Important • If you connect any source component to the receiver using a component video input, you must also have your TV and source component to composite video. See the manuals that came with your...
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The receiver will work with just two stereo speakers (the front speakers in the diagram) but everyone's home setup will vary. Be sure to complete all connections ... speakers with an impedance of six speakers (including the subwoofer) is best for surround sound. Also make sure the positive and negative (+/-) terminals on the receiver match those on page 31) to LARGE. SUB TER WOOFER R SURROUND L DVD 5.1CH INPUT Y (ASSIGNABLE) (DVR / VCR) IN 3 PB PR Y (DVD / BD) IN 1 PB PR...
The receiver will work with just two stereo speakers (the front speakers in the diagram) but everyone's home setup will vary. Be sure to complete all connections ... speakers with an impedance of six speakers (including the subwoofer) is best for surround sound. Also make sure the positive and negative (+/-) terminals on the receiver match those on page 31) to LARGE. SUB TER WOOFER R SURROUND L DVD 5.1CH INPUT Y (ASSIGNABLE) (DVR / VCR) IN 3 PB PR Y (DVD / BD) IN 1 PB PR...
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... manufacturer provided with your speakers as shown below the TV so that the sound of the TV, be sure to secure it may cause the receiver to turn off as a safety measure. Some are designed to get the most out of speaker setup Front left Center Front right Surround left and...
... manufacturer provided with your speakers as shown below the TV so that the sound of the TV, be sure to secure it may cause the receiver to turn off as a safety measure. Some are designed to get the most out of speaker setup Front left Center Front right Surround left and...
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... 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. STANDARD ADVANCED SURROUND INPUT SELECTOR DVD DVD 5.1 TV DVR CD CD... 7 15 16 17 PHASE DIALOGUE AUTO SURR/ CONTROL ENHANCEMENT STREAM DIRECT STEREO / A.L.C. Used to change the amount of time before the receiver switches into standby (30 min - 60 min - 90 min - STANDARD ADVANCED SURROUND 1 STANDBY/ON 2 INPUT SELECTOR dial Selects an ...
... 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. STANDARD ADVANCED SURROUND INPUT SELECTOR DVD DVD 5.1 TV DVR CD CD... 7 15 16 17 PHASE DIALOGUE AUTO SURR/ CONTROL ENHANCEMENT STREAM DIRECT STEREO / A.L.C. Used to change the amount of time before the receiver switches into standby (30 min - 60 min - 90 min - STANDARD ADVANCED SURROUND 1 STANDBY/ON 2 INPUT SELECTOR dial Selects an ...
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...). 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 use. SP means the headphones are switched on this). 5 VIR.SB Lights during Virtual surround back processing (page 27). 6 DIRECT Lights when ...source Stream Direct playback is in auto stereo mode. / TUNED Lights when a broadcast is being received. 11 Speaker indicator Shows if the speaker system is switched on or not. Lights when Dialog Enhancement is on (page 29). 17 LOUDNESS Lights during...
...). 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 use. SP means the headphones are switched on this). 5 VIR.SB Lights during Virtual surround back processing (page 27). 6 DIRECT Lights when ...source Stream Direct playback is in auto stereo mode. / TUNED Lights when a broadcast is being received. 11 Speaker indicator Shows if the speaker system is switched on or not. Lights when Dialog Enhancement is on (page 29). 17 LOUDNESS Lights during...
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... buttons AUTO/DIRECT Switches between the various surround modes (page 25). Stream Direct playback bypasses the tone controls for INPUT SELECT ). 2 RECEIVER Switches the receiver between standby and on. 3 MULTI CONTROL buttons Press to make dialog stand out when watching TV or a movie (page 29). Switches ...the level (page 32). 20 En 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- PHASE Press to switch on page 7.
... buttons AUTO/DIRECT Switches between the various surround modes (page 25). Stream Direct playback bypasses the tone controls for INPUT SELECT ). 2 RECEIVER Switches the receiver between standby and on. 3 MULTI CONTROL buttons Press to make dialog stand out when watching TV or a movie (page 29). Switches ...the level (page 32). 20 En 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- PHASE Press to switch on page 7.
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... preset radio stations (page 35). 7 Component control buttons Use these buttons to control a Pioneer DVD player or recorder connected to control DVD menus/options. MENU Displays the disc menu of...be used to your surround sound system (page 31). Stops playback. / Press to access the AV options. HDD*, Switch between the hard disk and DVD* DVD controls for DVD/DVR units.... can be accessed after you have selected the corresponding MULTI CONTROL button (DVD, DVR, RECEIVER, etc.). Button What it does Starts/resumes normal playback. Controls and displays 04 English...
... preset radio stations (page 35). 7 Component control buttons Use these buttons to control a Pioneer DVD player or recorder connected to control DVD menus/options. MENU Displays the disc menu of...be used to your surround sound system (page 31). Stops playback. / Press to access the AV options. HDD*, Switch between the hard disk and DVD* DVD controls for DVD/DVR units.... can be accessed after you have selected the corresponding MULTI CONTROL button (DVD, DVR, RECEIVER, etc.). Button What it does Starts/resumes normal playback. Controls and displays 04 English...
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... controls Use the number buttons to set up surround sound (page 31). 14 TV CONTROL buttons These buttons can control only be accessed after the RECEIVER button is pressed. (For example MIDNIGHT, etc.) TUNER DISP* Switches between named station presets and radio frequencies (page 35). If the signal is ... receiver (used with an asterisk (* ) in this button to directly select a radio frequency (page 34) or the tracks on your TV. 22 En Also use this section. 11 Remote control LED Lights when a command is sent from the remote control. 12 SOURCE Turns on or off the power of the Pioneer...
... controls Use the number buttons to set up surround sound (page 31). 14 TV CONTROL buttons These buttons can control only be accessed after the RECEIVER button is pressed. (For example MIDNIGHT, etc.) TUNER DISP* Switches between named station presets and radio frequencies (page 35). If the signal is ... receiver (used with an asterisk (* ) in this button to directly select a radio frequency (page 34) or the tracks on your TV. 22 En Also use this section. 11 Remote control LED Lights when a command is sent from the remote control. 12 SOURCE Turns on or off the power of the Pioneer...
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...unit. The LED lights on continuously. 3 Use the number buttons to enter either 1 (direct on , any component you 're done, press RECEIVER. The LED blinks. 2 Press the MULTI CONTROL button for the other components you want to control one component using the remote control while at ... 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: •...
...unit. The LED lights on continuously. 3 Use the number buttons to enter either 1 (direct on , any component you 're done, press RECEIVER. The LED blinks. 2 Press the MULTI CONTROL button for the other components you want to control one component using the remote control while at ... 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: •...