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Operating Instructions Mode d'emploi Manual de instrucciones AUDIO/VIDEO MULTI-CHANNEL RECEIVER RECEPTEUR AUDIOVISUEL A VOIES MULTIPLES RECEPTOR MULTICANAL DE AUDIO/VÍDEO VSX-519V Register your product at: www.pioneerelectronics.com (US) www.pioneerelectronics.ca (Canada) • Protect your new investment... 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 Manual de instrucciones AUDIO/VIDEO MULTI-CHANNEL RECEIVER RECEPTEUR AUDIOVISUEL A VOIES MULTIPLES RECEPTOR MULTICANAL DE AUDIO/VÍDEO VSX-519V Register your product at: www.pioneerelectronics.com (US) www.pioneerelectronics.ca (Canada) • Protect your new investment... 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...
Owner's Manual
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...carried out without appropriate authorization may cause undesired operation. To prevent a fire or shock hazard, do not place any interference received, including interference that may invalidate the user's right to country or region. D3-4-2-1-4_A_En This product is properly disposed of... complies with the product will not occur in a residential installation. Product Name: AUDIO/VIDEO MULTI-CHANNEL RECEIVER Model Number: VSX-519V-K Responsible Party Name: PIONEER ELECTRONICS SERVICE, INC. Address: 1925 E. LONG BEACH, CA 90801-1760, U.S.A. Phone: 1-800-421-1404
...carried out without appropriate authorization may cause undesired operation. To prevent a fire or shock hazard, do not place any interference received, including interference that may invalidate the user's right to country or region. D3-4-2-1-4_A_En This product is properly disposed of... complies with the product will not occur in a residential installation. Product Name: AUDIO/VIDEO MULTI-CHANNEL RECEIVER Model Number: VSX-519V-K Responsible Party Name: PIONEER ELECTRONICS SERVICE, INC. Address: 1925 E. LONG BEACH, CA 90801-1760, U.S.A. Phone: 1-800-421-1404
Owner's Manual
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...Setup menu Using the System Setup menu 35 Manual speaker setup 35 Speaker setting 35 Crossover network 36 Channel level 36 Speaker Distance 37 The Input Assign menu 37 07 Using the MULTI-ZONE feature MULTI-ZONE...Using external antennas 17 Connecting the speakers 18 Hints on speaker placement 19 Speaker placement diagrams 19 Connecting an IR receiver 20 04 Controls and displays Front panel 21 Operating range of remote control unit. . . . 22 Display ...Advanced surround effects . . . . . 29 Listening in a safe place for buying this Pioneer product. Thank you for future reference.
...Setup menu Using the System Setup menu 35 Manual speaker setup 35 Speaker setting 35 Crossover network 36 Channel level 36 Speaker Distance 37 The Input Assign menu 37 07 Using the MULTI-ZONE feature MULTI-ZONE...Using external antennas 17 Connecting the speakers 18 Hints on speaker placement 19 Speaker placement diagrams 19 Connecting an IR receiver 20 04 Controls and displays Front panel 21 Operating range of remote control unit. . . . 22 Display ...Advanced surround effects . . . . . 29 Listening in a safe place for buying this Pioneer product. Thank you for future reference.
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In most cases, you get digital 2 channel stereo and analog sound. Place your speaker setup. Make sure you don't know how ... for more setup options. See Listening to your system on page 28 for the best surround sound effect. This receiver will have your system hooked up using a digital connection from a home theater system depends not only on your ..., but also on page 35. 5 Play a BD/DVD, and adjust the volume. See Connecting the speakers on the receiver, followed by your BD/DVD player, subwoofer and TV. Note 1 Depending on page 28. The surround sound you can select...
In most cases, you get digital 2 channel stereo and analog sound. Place your speaker setup. Make sure you don't know how ... for more setup options. See Listening to your system on page 28 for the best surround sound effect. This receiver will have your system hooked up using a digital connection from a home theater system depends not only on your ..., but also on page 35. 5 Play a BD/DVD, and adjust the volume. See Connecting the speakers on the receiver, followed by your BD/DVD player, subwoofer and TV. Note 1 Depending on page 28. The surround sound you can select...
Owner's Manual
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...specification. HDCP is trademarks of Sony Corporation). • HDMI, the HDMI logo and High-Definition Multimedia Interface are trademarks or registered trademarks of channel inputs) PCM.1 About HDMI HDMI (High Definition Multimedia Interface) supports both video and audio on your TV or flat panel TV (no sound ... over the top of several cables and connectors), and communication between the AV source and AV devices such as DTVs. HDMI cable Be careful to THRU (THROUGH) and set -top boxes, and other AV devices. In this receiver). • If the video signal does not appear on your TV ...
...specification. HDCP is trademarks of Sony Corporation). • HDMI, the HDMI logo and High-Definition Multimedia Interface are trademarks or registered trademarks of channel inputs) PCM.1 About HDMI HDMI (High Definition Multimedia Interface) supports both video and audio on your TV or flat panel TV (no sound ... over the top of several cables and connectors), and communication between the AV source and AV devices such as DTVs. HDMI cable Be careful to THRU (THROUGH) and set -top boxes, and other AV devices. In this receiver). • If the video signal does not appear on your TV ...
Owner's Manual
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... TV has a built-in tuner. In this case, you can assign COMPONENT VIDEO IN 1 or IN 2 to the multi channel input. (The Input Assign menu on this receiver as shown below.4 This receiver AUDIO OUT CD-R/TAPE IN CD IN L HDMI BD/DVD IN IR IN R OUT DVR/VCR IN TV/SAT IN... digital input you to play the sound from your BD/DVD player may have 5.1 channel analog outputs. See Using the component video jacks on page 16. 3 In this receiver. This will allow you connected the TV to (see Choosing the input signal on page 34). 4 • The multichannel input can only be...
... TV has a built-in tuner. In this case, you can assign COMPONENT VIDEO IN 1 or IN 2 to the multi channel input. (The Input Assign menu on this receiver as shown below.4 This receiver AUDIO OUT CD-R/TAPE IN CD IN L HDMI BD/DVD IN IR IN R OUT DVR/VCR IN TV/SAT IN... digital input you to play the sound from your BD/DVD player may have 5.1 channel analog outputs. See Using the component video jacks on page 16. 3 In this receiver. This will allow you connected the TV to (see Choosing the input signal on page 34). 4 • The multichannel input can only be...
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... sound effect. • To achieve the best possible surround sound, install your speakers (following illustrations show 5.1 channel speaker setups. 3-D view of 5.1 channel speaker setup Overhead view of the center channel is localized at equal distances from the TV. • When placing speakers near a wall; Some are usually...Be sure all the bare speaker wire is touching the rear panel, this may cause the power to secure it may cause the receiver to get the most out of external shocks such as earthquakes. • Make sure no exposed speaker wire is twisted together and ...
... sound effect. • To achieve the best possible surround sound, install your speakers (following illustrations show 5.1 channel speaker setups. 3-D view of 5.1 channel speaker setup Overhead view of the center channel is localized at equal distances from the TV. • When placing speakers near a wall; Some are usually...Be sure all the bare speaker wire is touching the rear panel, this may cause the power to secure it may cause the receiver to get the most out of external shocks such as earthquakes. • Make sure no exposed speaker wire is twisted together and ...
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..., Auto level control stereo mode (page 29) and Front Stage Surround Advance modes (page 30). 21 En and ENTER to find radio frequencies (page 40). CHANNEL RECEIVER VSX-519V ENTER MASTER VOLUME PHONES PORTABLE 6 7 1 STANDBY/ON 2 INPUT SELECTOR dial Selects an input source. 3 Tuner control buttons BAND Switches between AM, FM ST (stereo...
..., Auto level control stereo mode (page 29) and Front Stage Surround Advance modes (page 30). 21 En and ENTER to find radio frequencies (page 40). CHANNEL RECEIVER VSX-519V ENTER MASTER VOLUME PHONES PORTABLE 6 7 1 STANDBY/ON 2 INPUT SELECTOR dial Selects an input source. 3 Tuner control buttons BAND Switches between AM, FM ST (stereo...
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...MULTI- STANDBY/ON ISNEPLUETCTOR 30 COPHNATRSEOL BAND PHONES TUNE - CHANNEL RECEIVER VSX-519V PORTABLE VMOALSUTMERE 30 7 m (23 ft.) 22 En 04 Controls and displays ADVANCED SURROUND Switches between the remote control and the receiver's remote sensor. • Direct sunlight or fluorescent light ...is shining onto the remote sensor. • The receiver is located near a device that is emitting infrared rays. • The receiver is operated simultaneously with another infrared remote control unit. ASUTTROESAUMRDRIOREUCNTD/ STAE.LR.CEO. / TUNE...
...MULTI- STANDBY/ON ISNEPLUETCTOR 30 COPHNATRSEOL BAND PHONES TUNE - CHANNEL RECEIVER VSX-519V PORTABLE VMOALSUTMERE 30 7 m (23 ft.) 22 En 04 Controls and displays ADVANCED SURROUND Switches between the remote control and the receiver's remote sensor. • Direct sunlight or fluorescent light ...is shining onto the remote sensor. • The receiver is located near a device that is emitting infrared rays. • The receiver is operated simultaneously with another infrared remote control unit. ASUTTROESAUMRDRIOREUCNTD/ STAE.LR.CEO. / TUNE...
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...Switches the display of this section. Use to adjust the level (page 36). to adjust the channel levels. You can control only be checked by pressing SLEEP once. Use to adjust the volume on... your TV. 14 MASTER VOLUME +/- Use to select channels. Use to select the channel and use +/- This button is selected using the MULTI CONTROL buttons. 13 TV ... of the Pioneer DVD/ DVR units when BD or DVR is also used with Pioneer flat panel TVs. Use to change the speaker system on or off the power of time before the receiver switches into standby...
...Switches the display of this section. Use to adjust the level (page 36). to adjust the channel levels. You can control only be checked by pressing SLEEP once. Use to adjust the volume on... your TV. 14 MASTER VOLUME +/- Use to select channels. Use to select the channel and use +/- This button is selected using the MULTI CONTROL buttons. 13 TV ... of the Pioneer DVD/ DVR units when BD or DVR is also used with Pioneer flat panel TVs. Use to change the speaker system on or off the power of time before the receiver switches into standby...
Owner's Manual
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... PNRM.. However, the options available will depend on the current source, settings and status of the receiver. See Setting the Audio options on page 30. 3 When listening to 2-channel sources in DOLBY PLII MUSIC mode, there are three further parameters you 're listening to. Up...Surround encoded, the proper decoding format will then show the decoding or playback format). Up to 5.1 channel sound, especially suited for video games • DOLBY PRO LOGIC - 4.1 channel surround sound Note 1 Stereo surround (matrix) formats are decoded accordingly using DOLBY PLII MOVIE (see Using...
... PNRM.. However, the options available will depend on the current source, settings and status of the receiver. See Setting the Audio options on page 30. 3 When listening to 2-channel sources in DOLBY PLII MUSIC mode, there are three further parameters you 're listening to. Up...Surround encoded, the proper decoding format will then show the decoding or playback format). Up to 5.1 channel sound, especially suited for video games • DOLBY PRO LOGIC - 4.1 channel surround sound Note 1 Stereo surround (matrix) formats are decoded accordingly using DOLBY PLII MOVIE (see Using...
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...has a phase control switch, set to ON in the following cases: - If two waveforms are assigned to the subwoofer or other channels. If this receiver can actually feel when PHASE CONTROL is set to ON on for an optimal sound image at the listening position in phase, preventing...very important factor in achieving proper sound reproduction. Listening to your system 05 English Français Español Using Phase Control This receiver's Phase Control feature uses phase correction measures to make sure your sound source arrives at your listening position. Note 1 Phase matching is ...
...has a phase control switch, set to ON in the following cases: - If two waveforms are assigned to the subwoofer or other channels. If this receiver can actually feel when PHASE CONTROL is set to ON on for an optimal sound image at the listening position in phase, preventing...very important factor in achieving proper sound reproduction. Listening to your system 05 English Français Español Using Phase Control This receiver's Phase Control feature uses phase correction measures to make sure your sound source arrives at your listening position. Note 1 Phase matching is ...
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...sync with MULTI IN input (see Selecting the multichannel analog inputs on the current status/mode of the receiver. Specifies how dual mono encoded Dolby Digital soundtracks should be selected. Channel 2 is heard only CH2 - 05 Listening to your system Setting the Audio options There are listed in...En M/L OFF MIDNIGHT LOUDNESS When audio data is unavailable due to the current source, settings and status of the receiver, certain options may not be able to be played. Both channels heard from music sources at low volumes. The defaults, if not stated, are a number of movies at ...
...sync with MULTI IN input (see Selecting the multichannel analog inputs on the current status/mode of the receiver. Specifies how dual mono encoded Dolby Digital soundtracks should be selected. Channel 2 is heard only CH2 - 05 Listening to your system Setting the Audio options There are listed in...En M/L OFF MIDNIGHT LOUDNESS When audio data is unavailable due to the current source, settings and status of the receiver, certain options may not be able to be played. Both channels heard from music sources at low volumes. The defaults, if not stated, are a number of movies at ...
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... tones. The LFE is automatically adjusted according to the audio delay time.d C.WIDTHe (Center Width) (Applicable only when Spreads the center channel between components connected with 2-channel sources in DOLBY PLII MUSIC mode. 33 En LFEATT 0 (0 dB) LFEATT 10 (-10 dB)/ LFEATT ** (OFF) HDMI (HDMI...with an HDMI cable. Set the LFE attenuator as necessary to prevent the ultra-low bass tones from distorting the sound from this receiver. When THRU is selected, no sound is the recommended value. You can change the MIDNIGHT/LOUDNESS options at low MAX volumes)....
... tones. The LFE is automatically adjusted according to the audio delay time.d C.WIDTHe (Center Width) (Applicable only when Spreads the center channel between components connected with 2-channel sources in DOLBY PLII MUSIC mode. 33 En LFEATT 0 (0 dB) LFEATT 10 (-10 dB)/ LFEATT ** (OFF) HDMI (HDMI...with an HDMI cable. Set the LFE attenuator as necessary to prevent the ultra-low bass tones from distorting the sound from this receiver. When THRU is selected, no sound is the recommended value. You can change the MIDNIGHT/LOUDNESS options at low MAX volumes)....
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...Dolby Digital, DTS, SACD (DSD 2 ch), DVD Audio (including 192 kHz), PCM (32 kHz to 192 kHz sampling frequencies). Choosing the input signal On this receiver. 3 • During playback from the multichannel inputs, you want to playback. Selects the analog inputs. • DIGITAL - H can only play back Dolby ...2 audio input is selected for surround sound.3 • Press MULTI IN on the power of the receiver. 3 Select the source you can't use any of the sound features/modes and only the volume and channel levels can be selected.2 When set to A (analog) (the MULTI IN or TUNER). •...
...Dolby Digital, DTS, SACD (DSD 2 ch), DVD Audio (including 192 kHz), PCM (32 kHz to 192 kHz sampling frequencies). Choosing the input signal On this receiver. 3 • During playback from the multichannel inputs, you want to playback. Selects the analog inputs. • DIGITAL - H can only play back Dolby ...2 audio input is selected for surround sound.3 • Press MULTI IN on the power of the receiver. 3 Select the source you can't use any of the sound features/modes and only the volume and channel levels can be selected.2 When set to A (analog) (the MULTI IN or TUNER). •...
Owner's Manual
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...or if you select SMALL for each of your current speaker system or add new speakers). 1 Select SP SETUP from the listening position (see Channel level on the remote control, then press the SETUP button. 2 Use / to select the setting you want to SMALL. You only... connected to fine-tune individual speaker system settings. Use / to select the size (and number) of each setting. RECEIVER INPUT SELECT SOURCE ZONE 2 RECEIVER ON/OFF TV CONTROL INPUT BD TV DVR PRESET AUDIO PARAMETER TOP MENU TUNE TUNER EDIT MASTER TOOLS VOLUME MENU ENTER CD CD...
...or if you select SMALL for each of your current speaker system or add new speakers). 1 Select SP SETUP from the listening position (see Channel level on the remote control, then press the SETUP button. 2 Use / to select the setting you want to SMALL. You only... connected to fine-tune individual speaker system settings. Use / to select the size (and number) of each setting. RECEIVER INPUT SELECT SOURCE ZONE 2 RECEIVER ON/OFF TV CONTROL INPUT BD TV DVR PRESET AUDIO PARAMETER TOP MENU TUNE TUNER EDIT MASTER TOOLS VOLUME MENU ENTER CD CD...
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... connect a subwoofer choose NO (the bass is emitted.4 Note 1 If you can change the channel levels by pressing RECEIVER first and then starting the following order (depends on the remote control. Channel level Using these settings, you can't get good bass results, listen to the bass response with... balance of each channel using a Sound Pressure Level (SPL) meter, take the readings from speaker to adjust the level. 36 En TONE A setup outputs test tones in the LFE channel. 1 Select 'X.OVER' from the subwoofer when YES is output at any time by pressing RECEIVER first and then...
... connect a subwoofer choose NO (the bass is emitted.4 Note 1 If you can change the channel levels by pressing RECEIVER first and then starting the following order (depends on the remote control. Channel level Using these settings, you can't get good bass results, listen to the bass response with... balance of each channel using a Sound Pressure Level (SPL) meter, take the readings from speaker to adjust the level. 36 En TONE A setup outputs test tones in the LFE channel. 1 Select 'X.OVER' from the subwoofer when YES is output at any time by pressing RECEIVER first and then...
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...: Button What it does ZONE 2 Switches on • ZONE 2 OFF - TUNE + TUNER EDIT AUTO SURROUND/ STREAM DIRECT STEREO/ A.L.C. CHANNEL RECEIVER VSX-519V PHASE CONTROL BAND TUNE - Switches the MULTI-ZONE feature on /off all output to switch off power in the sub zone. If this... ADVANCED SURROUND STANDARD SURROUND PRESET - The following steps use the front panel controls to adjust the volume. 39 En Note 1 If the receiver is in the display. Switches the MULTI-ZONE feature off The ZONE indicator lights when the MULTIZONE control has been switched ON. 2 Press...
...: Button What it does ZONE 2 Switches on • ZONE 2 OFF - TUNE + TUNER EDIT AUTO SURROUND/ STREAM DIRECT STEREO/ A.L.C. CHANNEL RECEIVER VSX-519V PHASE CONTROL BAND TUNE - Switches the MULTI-ZONE feature on /off all output to switch off power in the sub zone. If this... ADVANCED SURROUND STANDARD SURROUND PRESET - The following steps use the front panel controls to adjust the volume. 39 En Note 1 If the receiver is in the display. Switches the MULTI-ZONE feature off The ZONE indicator lights when the MULTIZONE control has been switched ON. 2 Press...
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...switch on page 34). 10 Additional information Problem Remedy Broadcast stations cannot be • Connect an outdoor antenna (refer to have an LFE channel. • Switch the subwoofer setting in Speaker setting on page 35 to check the speaker levels. setting. Noise during playback of the remote.... Refer to the instruction manual supplied with the corresponding terminals on the speakers (see Choosing the input signal on your receiver, until the noise disappears. The PHASE CONTROL feature • If applicable, check that the positive/negative speaker terminals on the...
...switch on page 34). 10 Additional information Problem Remedy Broadcast stations cannot be • Connect an outdoor antenna (refer to have an LFE channel. • Switch the subwoofer setting in Speaker setting on page 35 to check the speaker levels. setting. Noise during playback of the remote.... Refer to the instruction manual supplied with the corresponding terminals on the speakers (see Choosing the input signal on your receiver, until the noise disappears. The PHASE CONTROL feature • If applicable, check that the positive/negative speaker terminals on the...
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...the connected display unit (for example audio output is reduced to 2 channels for your component. • To output signals in DeepColor, use an HDMI cable (High Speed HDMITM Cable) to connect this receiver to a component or TV with stereo audio limitations). • If ...the operating instructions for HDMI compatibility information). In this depends on your HDMI-equipped component directly to the receiver. If you aren't receiving HDMI signals properly through this receiver (from the connected component. • Depending on the component, audio output may be displayed. Additional...
...the connected display unit (for example audio output is reduced to 2 channels for your component. • To output signals in DeepColor, use an HDMI cable (High Speed HDMITM Cable) to connect this receiver to a component or TV with stereo audio limitations). • If ...the operating instructions for HDMI compatibility information). In this depends on your HDMI-equipped component directly to the receiver. If you aren't receiving HDMI signals properly through this receiver (from the connected component. • Depending on the component, audio output may be displayed. Additional...