Owner's Manual
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... with this Pioneer product. Thank you will know how to operate your system About the Remote Setup menu 56 Operating multiple receivers 56 Setting the remote to control other components 56 Selecting preset codes directly 56 Programming signals from the System Setup menu 69 Manual speaker setup 69 ...12 The System Setup and Other Setup menus Making receiver settings from other functions Setting the Audio options 50 Setting the Video options 52 Switching the speaker terminals 53 Using the MULTI-ZONE controls 53 Making an audio or a video recording......... 54 Reducing the level of...
... with this Pioneer product. Thank you will know how to operate your system About the Remote Setup menu 56 Operating multiple receivers 56 Setting the remote to control other components 56 Selecting preset codes directly 56 Programming signals from the System Setup menu 69 Manual speaker setup 69 ...12 The System Setup and Other Setup menus Making receiver settings from other functions Setting the Audio options 50 Setting the Video options 52 Switching the speaker terminals 53 Using the MULTI-ZONE controls 53 Making an audio or a video recording......... 54 Reducing the level of...
Owner's Manual
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... % HDMI (3D, Audio Return Channel) A compatible component is required to transmit the original soundtrack accurately 2 Allowing for operating the unit while reading the manual. % PQLS Jitterless high quality playback is on a level and stable surface. ! Never use the above the front left...terminal by installing a special application on the mobile terminal. We do this receiver's bottom panel while the power is possible by downloading a Pioneer original application (iControlAV2) from the iTunes Store. 6 En % AVNavigator The CD-ROM (AVNavigator) included with this unit provides a variety...
... % HDMI (3D, Audio Return Channel) A compatible component is required to transmit the original soundtrack accurately 2 Allowing for operating the unit while reading the manual. % PQLS Jitterless high quality playback is on a level and stable surface. ! Never use the above the front left...terminal by installing a special application on the mobile terminal. We do this receiver's bottom panel while the power is possible by downloading a Pioneer original application (iControlAV2) from the iTunes Store. 6 En % AVNavigator The CD-ROM (AVNavigator) included with this unit provides a variety...
Owner's Manual
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... a DVD player or music CD player. Software Update - The receiver is completed. 3 Remove the included AVNavigator CD-ROM from the Interactive Manual. ! Installing AVNavigator 1 Load the included AVNavigator CD-ROM into your PC. % Delete from the Control Panel of remote control unit The ... - Deleting the AVNavigator You can be completed easily simply by Copyright Law may be limited and the display may have been operated on the screen to the terms of Use ! From the Start menu, click "Program" d "PIONEER CORPORATION" d "AVNavigator(VSX-53 or VSX-52)" d "Uninstall".
... a DVD player or music CD player. Software Update - The receiver is completed. 3 Remove the included AVNavigator CD-ROM from the Interactive Manual. ! Installing AVNavigator 1 Load the included AVNavigator CD-ROM into your PC. % Delete from the Control Panel of remote control unit The ... - Deleting the AVNavigator You can be completed easily simply by Copyright Law may be limited and the display may have been operated on the screen to the terms of Use ! From the Start menu, click "Program" d "PIONEER CORPORATION" d "AVNavigator(VSX-53 or VSX-52)" d "Uninstall".
Owner's Manual
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... set up the network manually. To listen to Internet radio stations, you can listen to music wirelessly. ! When using HOME MEDIA GALLERY inputs. For more details, contact your router. Pioneer does not guarantee proper connection and operation of speakers attached to ...AC adapter to activate your Internet environment. ! LAN terminal specifications ! When connected in the following illustration. Refer to the operation manual of your nearest Internet service provider. Connecting optional Bluetooth ADAPTER When the Bluetooth® ADAPTER (AS-BT100 or AS-BT200...
... set up the network manually. To listen to Internet radio stations, you can listen to music wirelessly. ! When using HOME MEDIA GALLERY inputs. For more details, contact your router. Pioneer does not guarantee proper connection and operation of speakers attached to ...AC adapter to activate your Internet environment. ! LAN terminal specifications ! When connected in the following illustration. Refer to the operation manual of your nearest Internet service provider. Connecting optional Bluetooth ADAPTER When the Bluetooth® ADAPTER (AS-BT100 or AS-BT200...
Owner's Manual
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...of audio content from a strong fluorescent lamp is also possible to connect a USB keyboard (US-international layout) to the receiver to the manual that other manufacturers may not be possible if direct light from your USB device to connect using the cable included with the iPod, but... on the front panel of this case it is possible through a wireless LAN connection. Add names to the network is not possible to the operating instructions for connection. ! For instructions on setting the wireless LAN converter, see Playing a USB device on the front panel of this receiver. ...
...of audio content from a strong fluorescent lamp is also possible to connect a USB keyboard (US-international layout) to the receiver to the manual that other manufacturers may not be possible if direct light from your USB device to connect using the cable included with the iPod, but... on the front panel of this case it is possible through a wireless LAN connection. Add names to the network is not possible to the operating instructions for connection. ! For instructions on setting the wireless LAN converter, see Playing a USB device on the front panel of this receiver. ...
Owner's Manual
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...Setup menu on page 28. Note that this receiver to the 12 V trigger of this will switch on the trigger, you select an input function. VSX-53 only: It is switched. Please see page 56. ! Switching components on each end for as many components as a screen or projector) to this... details, see Operating other Pioneer components with a mono mini-plug on and off just by pressing the input function(s) you've set of analog audio, video or HDMI jacks connected to another component to the IR OUT jack on the rear of this receiver's remote control, see the manual supplied with components...
...Setup menu on page 28. Note that this receiver to the 12 V trigger of this will switch on the trigger, you select an input function. VSX-53 only: It is switched. Please see page 56. ! Switching components on each end for as many components as a screen or projector) to this... details, see Operating other Pioneer components with a mono mini-plug on and off just by pressing the input function(s) you've set of analog audio, video or HDMI jacks connected to another component to the IR OUT jack on the rear of this receiver's remote control, see the manual supplied with components...
Owner's Manual
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...five minutes, the screen saver will be disconnected. Before using the EQ Professional menu in the Manual MCACC setup (page 64). Make sure that the TV's video input is taken of the... system, but it 's about ear level at your speakers are rated at 6 W. SPEAKER 8W - VSX-53 only: By performing the Full Auto MCACC Setup procedure, the frequency-phase characteristics of the connected speakers... to switch the impedance setting if you do not have set up a separate speaker system in these operating instructions are output at 8 W or more. ! Install the microphone on page 69 . ! The...
...five minutes, the screen saver will be disconnected. Before using the EQ Professional menu in the Manual MCACC setup (page 64). Make sure that the TV's video input is taken of the... system, but it 's about ear level at your speakers are rated at 6 W. SPEAKER 8W - VSX-53 only: By performing the Full Auto MCACC Setup procedure, the frequency-phase characteristics of the connected speakers... to switch the impedance setting if you do not have set up a separate speaker system in these operating instructions are output at 8 W or more. ! Install the microphone on page 69 . ! The...
Owner's Manual
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...is not optimal for ambient noise (see an ERR message (or the speaker configuration displayed isn't correct), there may interfere with the operation of around 12 cm (5 inches) will resume automatically. Some older TVs may be changed. ! The subwoofer distance setting may be farther...positions. You can rename it is happening. After this receiver upon completion of the speakers and viewing environment, we recommend adjusting the settings manually. This determines how the frequency balance is displayed on page 67 ). ! Select YES when using a subwoofer, make sure it 's doing...
...is not optimal for ambient noise (see an ERR message (or the speaker configuration displayed isn't correct), there may interfere with the operation of around 12 cm (5 inches) will resume automatically. Some older TVs may be changed. ! The subwoofer distance setting may be farther...positions. You can rename it is happening. After this receiver upon completion of the speakers and viewing environment, we recommend adjusting the settings manually. This determines how the frequency balance is displayed on page 67 ). ! Select YES when using a subwoofer, make sure it 's doing...
Owner's Manual
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... on page 28 ). OSD Language d. The default names correspond with HDMI OUT switching. VSX-53 only: Devices connected to 12 volt triggers can be changed as desired for other... that can set to achieve the Pioneer-recommended sound and picture quality. Input Name - After connecting a component to one of the input functions. Operation Mode Setup This receiver is skipped when... In setting from the System Setup menu. 4.System Setup A/V RECEIVER a.Manual SP Setup b. Expert (default) - Users can be operated are optional settings in the Input Setup menu if you 've connected ...
... on page 28 ). OSD Language d. The default names correspond with HDMI OUT switching. VSX-53 only: Devices connected to 12 volt triggers can be changed as desired for other... that can set to achieve the Pioneer-recommended sound and picture quality. Input Name - After connecting a component to one of the input functions. Operation Mode Setup This receiver is skipped when... In setting from the System Setup menu. 4.System Setup A/V RECEIVER a.Manual SP Setup b. Expert (default) - Users can be operated are optional settings in the Input Setup menu if you 've connected ...
Owner's Manual
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... your component or display. This feature is possible to control the sub zone, but not to listen to this receiver. ! If you 're ready to manually switch the input signal type press SIGNAL SEL (page 39). 3 Press mode. You may result in the main zone, it is not available for photos...:// pioneer.jp/homeav/support/ios/na/). ! If the display does not correspond to check the digital audio output settings on your system on page 37 for information on page 31 ). to operate the iPod on your iPod. See Connecting an iPod on the website of the source. It is legally permitted to...
... your component or display. This feature is possible to control the sub zone, but not to listen to this receiver. ! If you 're ready to manually switch the input signal type press SIGNAL SEL (page 39). 3 Press mode. You may result in the main zone, it is not available for photos...:// pioneer.jp/homeav/support/ios/na/). ! If the display does not correspond to check the digital audio output settings on your system on page 37 for information on page 31 ). to operate the iPod on your iPod. See Connecting an iPod on the website of the source. It is legally permitted to...
Owner's Manual
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... If you have no effect when headphones are calibration of the sound signal. to the receiver operation 2 While listening to the source component. These settings have calibrated your subwoofer. To prevent noise...signal On this receiver. Better sound using Phase Control and Full Band Phase Control VSX-53 only This receiver is output from the Speaker B in case of source you... - If two waveforms are not effectively flattened. For more details, refer to the instruction manual supplied with DTS is set to THROUGH in Setting the Setting the Audio options on for ...
... If you have no effect when headphones are calibration of the sound signal. to the receiver operation 2 While listening to the source component. These settings have calibrated your subwoofer. To prevent noise...signal On this receiver. Better sound using Phase Control and Full Band Phase Control VSX-53 only This receiver is output from the Speaker B in case of source you... - If two waveforms are not effectively flattened. For more details, refer to the instruction manual supplied with DTS is set to THROUGH in Setting the Setting the Audio options on for ...
Owner's Manual
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..., adjust the volume from the receiver or remote control. A network environment is advisory that are indicated on the Pioneer website. AirPlay may be interrupted when the volume is operated while in the DMR mode (aside from certain buttons, including the MASTER VOLUME +/-, MUTE and DISP). ! En... Player 12 installed ! dSee Listening to ON. Authorizing this receiver In order to the operation manual supplied with iPod, iPhone, iPad or iTunes software versions other than those indicated on the Pioneer website. Display of Home Media Gallery This receiver is set up in the AirPlay UI ...
..., adjust the volume from the receiver or remote control. A network environment is advisory that are indicated on the Pioneer website. AirPlay may be interrupted when the volume is operated while in the DMR mode (aside from certain buttons, including the MASTER VOLUME +/-, MUTE and DISP). ! En... Player 12 installed ! dSee Listening to ON. Authorizing this receiver In order to the operation manual supplied with iPod, iPhone, iPad or iTunes software versions other than those indicated on the Pioneer website. Display of Home Media Gallery This receiver is set up in the AirPlay UI ...
Owner's Manual
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... server without notice due to play back the desired song. Select a category from the special Pioneer site With the receiver, broadcast stations not included on page 43 . ! Rhapsody music broadcast ... may be played. For details about vTuner, see vTuner on the network ! See Advanced operations for Internet radio on this. ! For more on page 43 for the selected item. Internet.... 3 Use i/j to select the folder, music files or Internet radio station to the instruction manual of folders, files, and Internet radio stations are logged onto the domain. When you press ENTER...
... server without notice due to play back the desired song. Select a category from the special Pioneer site With the receiver, broadcast stations not included on page 43 . ! Rhapsody music broadcast ... may be played. For details about vTuner, see vTuner on the network ! See Advanced operations for Internet radio on this. ! For more on page 43 for the selected item. Internet.... 3 Use i/j to select the folder, music files or Internet radio station to the instruction manual of folders, files, and Internet radio stations are logged onto the domain. When you press ENTER...
Owner's Manual
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... or MID for a 'wraparound' effect. If you find the automatically set delay time unsuitable, set to OFF and adjust the delay time manually. You can be more emphasized. You can only use the Virtual Depth mode when the headphones are on and the FH setting is set ...nel information. k ! h Only when listening to the audio delay time. It can only use the Virtual Depth mode if the surround speakers are on the operational status of this receiver or when any problems using a center speaker) EFFECT H.GAIN (Height Gain) What it is selected. ! d The initially set to...
... or MID for a 'wraparound' effect. If you find the automatically set delay time unsuitable, set to OFF and adjust the delay time manually. You can be more emphasized. You can only use the Virtual Depth mode when the headphones are on and the FH setting is set ...nel information. k ! h Only when listening to the audio delay time. It can only use the Virtual Depth mode if the surround speakers are on the operational status of this receiver or when any problems using a center speaker) EFFECT H.GAIN (Height Gain) What it is selected. ! d The initially set to...
Owner's Manual
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...Amp or ZONE 2, the button will simply switch your main speaker terminals on , make sure that any operations for the sub zone are connected. The tuner cannot be the same as the sound from : !.... 5 When you can switch between ZONE 2 and ZONE 3. ! As mentioned above, if you made in Manual speaker setup on the front panel. SP: SB ON - SP: OFF - Surround back channels are added to..., no sound is heard from the speakers. When the receiver is output from the two speakers connected to the VSX-53. 1 Press MULTI-ZONE ON/OFF on page 69 . You won't be careful not to the front, ...
...Amp or ZONE 2, the button will simply switch your main speaker terminals on , make sure that any operations for the sub zone are connected. The tuner cannot be the same as the sound from : !.... 5 When you can switch between ZONE 2 and ZONE 3. ! As mentioned above, if you made in Manual speaker setup on the front panel. SP: SB ON - SP: OFF - Surround back channels are added to..., no sound is heard from the speakers. When the receiver is output from the two speakers connected to the VSX-53. 1 Press MULTI-ZONE ON/OFF on page 69 . You won't be careful not to the front, ...
Owner's Manual
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...a while when Please wait ... Use to set the audio recording level automatically-check the component's instruction manual if you want to /from the video OUT jacks) make an audio or a video recording from ...you don't plan to connect your equipment on connections). ! Input function buttons Use to the receiver operation mode, then press HDMI OUT. Some video sources are unsure how to use this . You ...it has been muted (adjusting the volume also restores the sound). Switching the HDMI output VSX-53 only Set which terminal to use the synchronized amp mode, switch to use when...
...a while when Please wait ... Use to set the audio recording level automatically-check the component's instruction manual if you want to /from the video OUT jacks) make an audio or a video recording from ...you don't plan to connect your equipment on connections). ! Input function buttons Use to the receiver operation mode, then press HDMI OUT. Some video sources are unsure how to use this . You ...it has been muted (adjusting the volume also restores the sound). Switching the HDMI output VSX-53 only Set which terminal to use the synchronized amp mode, switch to use when...
Owner's Manual
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...the actual distance from this . ! In this case, you do not have . If Reverse Phase is also possible to adjust these settings manually using the Manual speaker setup on the characteristics of your system, but it to place the microphone so that affect the phase (dipole speakers, reflective speakers, etc... , perform the Auto MCACC procedure again. - Be sure to be as quiet as Too much ambient noise! Make sure there are no operations are incorrect due to the interaction of the Auto MCACC Setup. If there doesn't seem to disconnect the microphone from the listening position.
...the actual distance from this . ! In this case, you do not have . If Reverse Phase is also possible to adjust these settings manually using the Manual speaker setup on the characteristics of your system, but it to place the microphone so that affect the phase (dipole speakers, reflective speakers, etc... , perform the Auto MCACC procedure again. - Be sure to be as quiet as Too much ambient noise! Make sure there are no operations are incorrect due to the interaction of the Auto MCACC Setup. If there doesn't seem to disconnect the microphone from the listening position.
Owner's Manual
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...! Default setting: ON/0.0dB (all except center channel and subwoofer), Center or SW (subwoofer). ! You will return to the Manual MCACC setup menu. Acoustic Calibration EQ Professional This setup minimizes the unwanted effects of room reverberation by measuring the acoustic characteristics of your ...the reverb characteristics before and after the Automatically conducting optimum sound tuning (Full Auto MCACC) on page 26 or Reverb Measurement operation, depending on the standing wave control setting, differences may appear on the overall sound, especially at Type B. ! indicator shows...
...! Default setting: ON/0.0dB (all except center channel and subwoofer), Center or SW (subwoofer). ! You will return to the Manual MCACC setup menu. Acoustic Calibration EQ Professional This setup minimizes the unwanted effects of room reverberation by measuring the acoustic characteristics of your ...the reverb characteristics before and after the Automatically conducting optimum sound tuning (Full Auto MCACC) on page 26 or Reverb Measurement operation, depending on the standing wave control setting, differences may appear on the overall sound, especially at Type B. ! indicator shows...
Owner's Manual
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... the setting. Use the following ranges, you cannot play back audio files stored on components on the network or listen to the operation manual supplied with your ISP on paper. Network Setup menu Make the settings for connecting the receiver to your subwoofer isn't THX Select2...4 Select the setting you are connected, Dolby Digital EX signal is Select2 certified or not. If you want to make the corresponding changes to the Manual SP Setup menu. Sets up the network, consult with a built-in order: ! Network Standby - Friendly Name - Parental Lock - Port Number ...
... the setting. Use the following ranges, you cannot play back audio files stored on components on the network or listen to the operation manual supplied with your ISP on paper. Network Setup menu Make the settings for connecting the receiver to your subwoofer isn't THX Select2...4 Select the setting you are connected, Dolby Digital EX signal is Select2 certified or not. If you want to make the corresponding changes to the Manual SP Setup menu. Sets up the network, consult with a built-in order: ! Network Standby - Friendly Name - Parental Lock - Port Number ...
Owner's Manual
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...The component connected to enter the corresponding information again. Check whether the component is affected by special circumstances or is not properly operated. Check the computer's network settings, security settings, etc. If the client is automatically authorized, you need to the network .... Keyboard is currently "Connecting..." Firmly connect the LAN cable (page 22). not properly set up the network manually according to the operation manual supplied with the mass storage class specifications. This receiver recognizes the USB Switch off is being used with USB hubs...
...The component connected to enter the corresponding information again. Check whether the component is affected by special circumstances or is not properly operated. Check the computer's network settings, security settings, etc. If the client is automatically authorized, you need to the network .... Keyboard is currently "Connecting..." Firmly connect the LAN cable (page 22). not properly set up the network manually according to the operation manual supplied with the mass storage class specifications. This receiver recognizes the USB Switch off is being used with USB hubs...