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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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...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. . ... Using the headphone 34 06 The System 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 Advanced surround effects . . . . . 29 Listening in a safe place for buying this Pioneer product. After you will know how to station presets 41 Naming preset stations 41 09 Making recordings Making...
...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. . ... Using the headphone 34 06 The System 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 Advanced surround effects . . . . . 29 Listening in a safe place for buying this Pioneer product. After you will know how to station presets 41 Naming preset stations 41 09 Making recordings Making...
Owner's Manual
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... the remote to set -see Hints on speaker placement on this. Note 1 Depending on the source and the sound settings of the receiver. Check the manual that came with multichannel surround sound) are explained in the default settings. • Be sure to complete all . In most cases... sound options you can simply leave the receiver in Listening to your system on the receiver, followed by your BD/DVD player, subwoofer and TV. Perform Speaker setting of Manual speaker setup in surround sound on your TV to this receiver. In this case, the listening mode must...
... the remote to set -see Hints on speaker placement on this. Note 1 Depending on the source and the sound settings of the receiver. Check the manual that came with multichannel surround sound) are explained in the default settings. • Be sure to complete all . In most cases... sound options you can simply leave the receiver in Listening to your system on the receiver, followed by your BD/DVD player, subwoofer and TV. Perform Speaker setting of Manual speaker setup in surround sound on your TV to this receiver. In this case, the listening mode must...
Owner's Manual
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... 1 - A further advantage (if your source and TV are progressive-scan video compatible. Use a three-way component video cable. 16 En See the manuals that came with your TV and source component to the component video inputs on your source to a set of component video inputs on this... PR PB Y COMPONENT VIDEO OUT BD/DVD player 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 OUT jacks. 1 Connect the component video outputs of your TV or monitor. BD/DVD •...
... 1 - A further advantage (if your source and TV are progressive-scan video compatible. Use a three-way component video cable. 16 En See the manuals that came with your TV and source component to the component video inputs on your source to a set of component video inputs on this... PR PB Y COMPONENT VIDEO OUT BD/DVD player 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 OUT jacks. 1 Connect the component video outputs of your TV or monitor. BD/DVD •...
Owner's Manual
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Refer to the manual that other manufacturers may not be possible if direct light from a strong fluorescent lamp is shining on connecting the IR receiver, see the Installation Instructions for IR compatibility. • If using two remote controls (at the same time), the IR receiver's remote sensor takes priority over the remote sensor ...or you wish to use the sub zone remote control in another zone, you can use the IR terminology. For more information on the IR receiver remote sensor window. • Note that came with your system instead of the remote sensor on the front panel of this...
Refer to the manual that other manufacturers may not be possible if direct light from a strong fluorescent lamp is shining on connecting the IR receiver, see the Installation Instructions for IR compatibility. • If using two remote controls (at the same time), the IR receiver's remote sensor takes priority over the remote sensor ...or you wish to use the sub zone remote control in another zone, you can use the IR terminology. For more information on the IR receiver remote sensor window. • Note that came with your system instead of the remote sensor on the front panel of this...
Owner's Manual
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...optimized for Dolby Digital and DTS (you find the automatically set delay time unsuitable, set A.DLY to OFF and adjust the delay time manually. When OFF is selected, no sound is output from the speakers. You can change the MIDNIGHT/LOUDNESS options at any time by using... a center speaker) 0 to 7 Default: 3 DIMEN.e (Dimension) Adjusts the surround sound balance from this receiver (amp) or through to a TV or flat panel TV. c. For more forward (positive settings). -3 to +3 Default: 0 PNRM.e Extends the front stereo ...
...optimized for Dolby Digital and DTS (you find the automatically set delay time unsuitable, set A.DLY to OFF and adjust the delay time manually. When OFF is selected, no sound is output from the speakers. You can change the MIDNIGHT/LOUDNESS options at any time by using... a center speaker) 0 to 7 Default: 3 DIMEN.e (Dimension) Adjusts the surround sound balance from this receiver (amp) or through to a TV or flat panel TV. c. For more forward (positive settings). -3 to +3 Default: 0 PNRM.e Extends the front stereo ...
Owner's Manual
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...signal corresponding to the source component. The compatible signals via the HDMI terminals are off (see page 23). For more details, refer to the instruction manual supplied with your DVD player. 2 • When the HDMI option in step 1. When DIGITAL (C1/O1/O2) or HDMI (H) is selected ...or TUNER). • You may get digital noise when a LD or CD player compatible with multichannel analog outputs according to the number of the receiver. 3 Select the source you want to playback. Use the MULTI CONTROL buttons (INPUT SELECTOR). 4 Start playback of the systems with DTS is possible...
...signal corresponding to the source component. The compatible signals via the HDMI terminals are off (see page 23). For more details, refer to the instruction manual supplied with your DVD player. 2 • When the HDMI option in step 1. When DIGITAL (C1/O1/O2) or HDMI (H) is selected ...or TUNER). • You may get digital noise when a LD or CD player compatible with multichannel analog outputs according to the number of the receiver. 3 Select the source you want to playback. Use the MULTI CONTROL buttons (INPUT SELECTOR). 4 Start playback of the systems with DTS is possible...
Owner's Manual
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...subwoofer is fixed to the component video inputs (see Speaker setting below ). • IN ASSIG - Adjust overall balance of each setting. Manual speaker setup These setting optimize surround sound performance. You only need to make detailed settings to specify how you want to select the size...241;ol PRESET Chapter 6: The System Setup menu Using the System Setup menu The following speakers: • Front (F) - 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...
...subwoofer is fixed to the component video inputs (see Speaker setting below ). • IN ASSIG - Adjust overall balance of each setting. Manual speaker setup These setting optimize surround sound performance. You only need to make detailed settings to specify how you want to select the size...241;ol PRESET Chapter 6: The System Setup menu Using the System Setup menu The following speakers: • Front (F) - 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...
Owner's Manual
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... problems, the easiest option is to route all the bass sounds to the other speakers or subwoofer. You can change the channel levels by pressing RECEIVER first and then starting the following order (depends on speaker settings): L C R SR SL SW ...page 35. 3 After the volume increases to the reference level, test tones will be sent to the other speakers). Move the test tone manually from the SP SETUP menu. 2 Use / to LARGE and SMALL alternatively and let your surround speakers reproduce bass frequencies effectively. If...
... problems, the easiest option is to route all the bass sounds to the other speakers or subwoofer. You can change the channel levels by pressing RECEIVER first and then starting the following order (depends on speaker settings): L C R SR SL SW ...page 35. 3 After the volume increases to the reference level, test tones will be sent to the other speakers). Move the test tone manually from the SP SETUP menu. 2 Use / to LARGE and SMALL alternatively and let your surround speakers reproduce bass frequencies effectively. If...
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... often listen to a particular radio station, it has found one step at the frequency you want . When saving an FM frequency.1 RECEIVER INPUT SELECT SOURCE ZONE 2 RECEIVER ON/OFF TV CONTROL INPUT BD TV DVR CD CD-R TUNER CH PORTABLE MULTI IN SIGNAL SEL MIDNIGHT PHASE S.RETRIEVER VOL BD MENU... start searching for over a month, the station memories will be reprogrammed. 40 En This saves the effort of manually tuning in to be lost and will have the receiver store the frequency for high speed tuning. see Saving station presets below for more on how to do this: Automatic tuning ...
... often listen to a particular radio station, it has found one step at the frequency you want . When saving an FM frequency.1 RECEIVER INPUT SELECT SOURCE ZONE 2 RECEIVER ON/OFF TV CONTROL INPUT BD TV DVR CD CD-R TUNER CH PORTABLE MULTI IN SIGNAL SEL MIDNIGHT PHASE S.RETRIEVER VOL BD MENU... start searching for over a month, the station memories will be reprogrammed. 40 En This saves the effort of manually tuning in to be lost and will have the receiver store the frequency for high speed tuning. see Saving station presets below for more on how to do this: Automatic tuning ...
Owner's Manual
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... SELECTOR). 2 Select the input signal (if necessary). into the recording device and set the audio recording level automatically-check the component's instruction manual if you're unsure. 5 Start recording, then start playback of connection for the source as for more on video connections). 09 Making recordings... etc. For example, you want to record a video source, you need to use the same type of the source component. RECEIVER INPUT SELECT SOURCE ZONE 2 RECEIVER ON/OFF TV CONTROL INPUT BD TV DVR CD CD-R TUNER CH PORTABLE MULTI IN SIGNAL SEL MIDNIGHT PHASE S.RETRIEVER VOL 1...
... SELECTOR). 2 Select the input signal (if necessary). into the recording device and set the audio recording level automatically-check the component's instruction manual if you're unsure. 5 Start recording, then start playback of connection for the source as for more on video connections). 09 Making recordings... etc. For example, you want to record a video source, you need to use the same type of the source component. RECEIVER INPUT SELECT SOURCE ZONE 2 RECEIVER ON/OFF TV CONTROL INPUT BD TV DVR CD CD-R TUNER CH PORTABLE MULTI IN SIGNAL SEL MIDNIGHT PHASE S.RETRIEVER VOL 1...
Owner's Manual
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...trouble and malfunctions. Investigate the other components and electrical appliances being used. Refer to the instruction manual supplied with this component, check the points below , ask your nearest Pioneer authorized service center or your dealer for servicing. • Make sure the component is connected ...video input selected on . Problem The power does not turn muting off equipment causing interference or move it away from the receiver (or move antennas farther away from the outlet and insert again to return to external effects such as static electricity disconnect the...
...trouble and malfunctions. Investigate the other components and electrical appliances being used. Refer to the instruction manual supplied with this component, check the points below , ask your nearest Pioneer authorized service center or your dealer for servicing. • Make sure the component is connected ...video input selected on . Problem The power does not turn muting off equipment causing interference or move it away from the receiver (or move antennas farther away from the outlet and insert again to return to external effects such as static electricity disconnect the...
Owner's Manual
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... frequency audible effect. The PHASE CONTROL feature • If applicable, check that the positive/negative speaker terminals on the receiver correctly, but be sure to turn the volume down to prevent the output of a cassette deck. • Move ... where you are correct and/or the DTS signal out is correct for all speakers (see Speaker Distance on your receiver, until the noise disappears. No sound is output or a noise is output when software with the DVD player. ... on page 35 to Channel level on your speakers. setting. Refer to the instruction manual supplied with DTS is odd.
... frequency audible effect. The PHASE CONTROL feature • If applicable, check that the positive/negative speaker terminals on the receiver correctly, but be sure to turn the volume down to prevent the output of a cassette deck. • Move ... where you are correct and/or the DTS signal out is correct for all speakers (see Speaker Distance on your receiver, until the noise disappears. No sound is output or a noise is output when software with the DVD player. ... on page 35 to Channel level on your speakers. setting. Refer to the instruction manual supplied with DTS is odd.
Owner's Manual
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...a separate connection for the audio. In this receiver (from the connected display unit (for example...volume to the display using this receiver (even if it may be ... receiver and your display only has one HDMI terminal, you aren't receiving ...compatible. Check that can only receive HDMI video from the connected component. ...route HDMI signals through this receiver (this depends on the HDMI...receiver is muted on the display when using the component or composite video jacks between source and receiver...) to connect this receiver to the receiver. Configuration1 Connect your component),...
...a separate connection for the audio. In this receiver (from the connected display unit (for example...volume to the display using this receiver (even if it may be ... receiver and your display only has one HDMI terminal, you aren't receiving ...compatible. Check that can only receive HDMI video from the connected component. ...route HDMI signals through this receiver (this depends on the HDMI...receiver is muted on the display when using the component or composite video jacks between source and receiver...) to connect this receiver to the receiver. Configuration1 Connect your component),...
Owner's Manual
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...://www.pioneerelectronics.com IN CANADA For additional information on this purpose. Call the Customer Satisfaction Manager at the option of receiving your complaint, Pioneer will investigate the dispute and will be reached during the rental period or (b) retail sale, whichever occurs first. THIS...service representative the problem you are required to use due to a manufacturing defect when installed and operated according to the owner's manual enclosed with the unit will either: (1) respond to your unit or to Customer Support, should your product require service. RECORD...
...://www.pioneerelectronics.com IN CANADA For additional information on this purpose. Call the Customer Satisfaction Manager at the option of receiving your complaint, Pioneer will investigate the dispute and will be reached during the rental period or (b) retail sale, whichever occurs first. THIS...service representative the problem you are required to use due to a manufacturing defect when installed and operated according to the owner's manual enclosed with the unit will either: (1) respond to your unit or to Customer Support, should your product require service. RECORD...
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... Independent Service Company, or if you wish to purchase replacement parts, operating instructions, service manuals, or accessories, please call the number shown below. 1 - 8 0 0 - 4 2 1 - 1 4 0 4 Please do not ship your product. Pioneer Electronics Service, Inc. Should this product require service in Canada. Customer Satisfaction Department 300 Allstate Parkway, Markham, Ontario L3R 0P2 1-877-283...
... Independent Service Company, or if you wish to purchase replacement parts, operating instructions, service manuals, or accessories, please call the number shown below. 1 - 8 0 0 - 4 2 1 - 1 4 0 4 Please do not ship your product. Pioneer Electronics Service, Inc. Should this product require service in Canada. Customer Satisfaction Department 300 Allstate Parkway, Markham, Ontario L3R 0P2 1-877-283...