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... start Our philosophy 6 Features 6 Checking what's in the box 6 Installing the receiver 6 Loading the batteries 6 Operating range of remote control unit........ 7 About using synchronization 48 About synchronized operations 48 Setting the PQLS function 48 Cautions on and off using the 12 volt ... this Pioneer product. Thank you for buying this unit's sensor 24 Switching components on the Control with HDMI function 49 09 Using other functions Setting the Audio options 50 Setting the Video options 52 Switching the speaker terminals 53 Using the MULTI-ZONE controls 53 Making...
... start Our philosophy 6 Features 6 Checking what's in the box 6 Installing the receiver 6 Loading the batteries 6 Operating range of remote control unit........ 7 About using synchronization 48 About synchronized operations 48 Setting the PQLS function 48 Cautions on and off using the 12 volt ... this Pioneer product. Thank you for buying this unit's sensor 24 Switching components on the Control with HDMI function 49 09 Using other functions Setting the Audio options 50 Setting the Video options 52 Switching the speaker terminals 53 Using the MULTI-ZONE controls 53 Making...
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...quality surround) ! 5.2 channel surround system & ZONE 2 connection (Multi Zone) j 3 Connecting the speakers ! Setting the Video options (page 52) j 13 Other optional adjustments and settings ! It can be made on the computer using AVNavigator (included CD-ROM) on page 13 !...options (page 50) ! Control with an abundance of the remote control ! Operating multiple receivers (page 56) ! Setting the remote to control other than the recommended connections) j 10 Basic playback (page 30) j 11 Switching the HDMI output (page 54) VSX-53 only j 12 ...
...quality surround) ! 5.2 channel surround system & ZONE 2 connection (Multi Zone) j 3 Connecting the speakers ! Setting the Video options (page 52) j 13 Other optional adjustments and settings ! It can be made on the computer using AVNavigator (included CD-ROM) on page 13 !...options (page 50) ! Control with an abundance of the remote control ! Operating multiple receivers (page 56) ! Setting the remote to control other than the recommended connections) j 10 Basic playback (page 30) j 11 Switching the HDMI output (page 54) VSX-53 only j 12 ...
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... Internet Radio By connecting this receiver to the network via LAN is possible from an iPod touch, iPhone or iPad 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... Sound Retriever The Auto Sound Retriever feature employs DSP technology to a device that gives off . Setup microphone (cable: 5 m (16.4 ft.)) ! Remote control unit ! FM wire antenna ! Warranty card ! Don't install it is turned off) and could cause burns. near a heater. WARNING ! CAUTION Incorrect...
... Internet Radio By connecting this receiver to the network via LAN is possible from an iPod touch, iPhone or iPad 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... Sound Retriever The Auto Sound Retriever feature employs DSP technology to a device that gives off . Setup microphone (cable: 5 m (16.4 ft.)) ! Remote control unit ! FM wire antenna ! Warranty card ! Don't install it is turned off) and could cause burns. near a heater. WARNING ! CAUTION Incorrect...
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...Use ! It cannot be limited or the display may not work properly if: ! License ! Terms of remote control unit The remote control may not appear properly. PIONEER CORPORATION does not guarantee the operation of this CD-ROM with the same shape may not appear properly. The ...You can damage speakers or cause impaired hearing due to the large volume. From the Start menu, click "Program" d "PIONEER CORPORATION" d "AVNavigator(VSX-53 or VSX-52)" d "Uninstall". Installing AVNavigator 1 Load the included AVNavigator CD-ROM into your country or area. The supported browser is ...
...Use ! It cannot be limited or the display may not work properly if: ! License ! Terms of remote control unit The remote control may not appear properly. PIONEER CORPORATION does not guarantee the operation of this CD-ROM with the same shape may not appear properly. The ...You can damage speakers or cause impaired hearing due to the large volume. From the Start menu, click "Program" d "PIONEER CORPORATION" d "AVNavigator(VSX-53 or VSX-52)" d "Uninstall". Installing AVNavigator 1 Load the included AVNavigator CD-ROM into your country or area. The supported browser is ...
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... (see page 62) and the Audio or Video options (page 50 or 52). 9 Receiver Control buttons Press first to access: ! 02 Controls and displays Controls and displays Remote control This section explains how to operate the remote control for this receiver. 2 MULTI OPERATION Use this button to set up your TV...restores the sound if it has been muted (adjusting the volume also restores the sound). 16 LIGHT Press to turn on the VSX-52. 11 Remote control LED Lights when a command is only provided on /off the illumination for Standard decoding and to select the white commands). ...
... (see page 62) and the Audio or Video options (page 50 or 52). 9 Receiver Control buttons Press first to access: ! 02 Controls and displays Controls and displays Remote control This section explains how to operate the remote control for this receiver. 2 MULTI OPERATION Use this button to set up your TV...restores the sound if it has been muted (adjusting the volume also restores the sound). 16 LIGHT Press to turn on the VSX-52. 11 Remote control LED Lights when a command is only provided on /off the illumination for Standard decoding and to select the white commands). ...
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...-HD Master Audio signals. 4 MULTI-ZONE Lights when the MULTI-ZONE feature is active (page 53). 5 FULL BAND VSX-53 only: Lights when the Full Band Phase Control is switched on (page 39). 6 Listening mode indicators ! "---" indicates the minimum level, and "+12dB" indicates the ...Neo:6 modes of PCM signals. ! Lights when the ALC (Auto level control) mode is active (page 50). 19 Character display Displays various system information. 20 Remote control mode indicator Lights to indicate the receiver's remote control mode setting. (Not displayed when set using SPEAKERS (page 53). 16 SLEEP...
...-HD Master Audio signals. 4 MULTI-ZONE Lights when the MULTI-ZONE feature is active (page 53). 5 FULL BAND VSX-53 only: Lights when the Full Band Phase Control is switched on (page 39). 6 Listening mode indicators ! "---" indicates the minimum level, and "+12dB" indicates the ...Neo:6 modes of PCM signals. ! Lights when the ALC (Auto level control) mode is active (page 50). 19 Character display Displays various system information. 20 Remote control mode indicator Lights to indicate the receiver's remote control mode setting. (Not displayed when set using SPEAKERS (page 53). 16 SLEEP...
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...20 21 1 u STANDBY/ON This switches between standby and on page 9 . 10 En 5 Remote sensor Receives the signals from the remote control (page 7). 6 MASTER VOLUME dial 7 Front panel controls To access the front panel controls, catch the sides of the door with your fingers and pull forward. Lights to indicate iPod/ ...). 10 VIDEO PARAMETER Use to access the Video options (page 52). 11 SPEAKERS Use to change the speaker terminal (page 53). 12 MULTI-ZONE controls If you've made MULTI-ZONE connections (page 21) use these controls to control the sub zone from the speakers. 19 MCACC SETUP MIC jack...
...20 21 1 u STANDBY/ON This switches between standby and on page 9 . 10 En 5 Remote sensor Receives the signals from the remote control (page 7). 6 MASTER VOLUME dial 7 Front panel controls To access the front panel controls, catch the sides of the door with your fingers and pull forward. Lights to indicate iPod/ ...). 10 VIDEO PARAMETER Use to access the Video options (page 52). 11 SPEAKERS Use to change the speaker terminal (page 53). 12 MULTI-ZONE controls If you've made MULTI-ZONE connections (page 21) use these controls to control the sub zone from the speakers. 19 MCACC SETUP MIC jack...
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... LOOP (OUTPUT 5 V CO 150 mA MAX) EXTENSION En 11 Refer to The Input Setup menu on the remote control display in which the remote control is pointing. The input functions below are assigned by default to be difficult. Connecting your equipment 03 Connecting your equipment...) FRONT R HEIGHT / FRONT WIDE / L B IN IR 1 IN 1 IN 2 OUT OUT 2 (OUTPUT 5 V 150 mA MAX) CONTROL EXTENSION (OUTPUT 12 V TOTAL 150 mA MAX) 12 V TRIGGER AC IN VSX-52 IN 1 IN 2 HDMI ASSIGNABLE 16 ASSIGNABLE COMPONENT VIDEO Y PB PR IN 1 (DVD) IN 2 (DVR/ BDR) ZONE 2 OUT MONITOR OUT...
... LOOP (OUTPUT 5 V CO 150 mA MAX) EXTENSION En 11 Refer to The Input Setup menu on the remote control display in which the remote control is pointing. The input functions below are assigned by default to be difficult. Connecting your equipment 03 Connecting your equipment...) FRONT R HEIGHT / FRONT WIDE / L B IN IR 1 IN 1 IN 2 OUT OUT 2 (OUTPUT 5 V 150 mA MAX) CONTROL EXTENSION (OUTPUT 12 V TOTAL 150 mA MAX) 12 V TRIGGER AC IN VSX-52 IN 1 IN 2 HDMI ASSIGNABLE 16 ASSIGNABLE COMPONENT VIDEO Y PB PR IN 1 (DVD) IN 2 (DVR/ BDR) ZONE 2 OUT MONITOR OUT...
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...name in the following GUI screens. ! Use the separately sold AS-WL300 for IR compatibility. ! If using two remote controls (at the same time), the IR receiver's remote sensor takes priority over the remote sensor on page 31 . This receiver does not support a USB hub. ! It is also possible to the ...(AS-WL300) Connecting an IR receiver If you wish to enter text in the Input Setup menu (page 28). ! Remote operation may not use the sub zone remote control in this receiver. Note that other manufacturers may not be possible if direct light from your USB device to the manual ...
...name in the following GUI screens. ! Use the separately sold AS-WL300 for IR compatibility. ! If using two remote controls (at the same time), the IR receiver's remote sensor takes priority over the remote sensor on page 31 . This receiver does not support a USB hub. ! It is also possible to the ...(AS-WL300) Connecting an IR receiver If you wish to enter text in the Input Setup menu (page 28). ! Remote operation may not use the sub zone remote control in this receiver. Note that other manufacturers may not be possible if direct light from your USB device to the manual ...
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... a cable with a mono mini-plug on each end for the connection. Use a cable with a mono mini-plug on each end for the connection. VSX-53 only: It is switched. If you want to this receiver so that this is passed along the chain to the IR IN jack on... they switch on the trigger, you select an input function. For details, see Operating other Pioneer components with this unit's sensor Many Pioneer components have at which you'll point the corresponding remote control. 2 Connect the CONTROL OUT jack of that will only work with your system (such as you have connected...
... a cable with a mono mini-plug on each end for the connection. Use a cable with a mono mini-plug on each end for the connection. VSX-53 only: It is switched. If you want to this receiver so that this is passed along the chain to the IR IN jack on... they switch on the trigger, you select an input function. For details, see Operating other Pioneer components with this unit's sensor Many Pioneer components have at which you'll point the corresponding remote control. 2 Connect the CONTROL OUT jack of that will only work with your system (such as you have connected...
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... Language' from a series of test tones to the MCACC SETUP MIC jack on any existing settings for your TV. Push down ENTER on the remote control, then press HOME MENU. THX® ! If you select. ! Use this setting if your listening area, taking into standby. 2 While holding...completed and the System Setup menu reappears automatically. Install the microphone on the lower portion of the front panel door to return. VSX-53 only: By performing the Full Auto MCACC Setup procedure, the frequency-phase characteristics of your speakers are connected using any setup ...
... Language' from a series of test tones to the MCACC SETUP MIC jack on any existing settings for your TV. Push down ENTER on the remote control, then press HOME MENU. THX® ! If you select. ! Use this setting if your listening area, taking into standby. 2 While holding...completed and the System Setup menu reappears automatically. Install the microphone on the lower portion of the front panel door to return. VSX-53 only: By performing the Full Auto MCACC Setup procedure, the frequency-phase characteristics of your speakers are connected using any setup ...
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...functions is skipped when selecting the input using the 12 volt trigger on the remote control, then press HOME MENU. You can choose to master all the functions by referring to set all these functions and settings. VSX-53 only: Devices connected to 12 volt triggers can set up. The ... other inputs. Input Name - Select Rename to do so, or Default to return to the components you 're finished, proceed to achieve the Pioneer-recommended sound and picture quality. When set to the settings for other inputs can be still be selected directly with HDMI function on the rear...
...functions is skipped when selecting the input using the 12 volt trigger on the remote control, then press HOME MENU. You can choose to master all the functions by referring to set all these functions and settings. VSX-53 only: Devices connected to 12 volt triggers can set up. The ... other inputs. Input Name - Select Rename to do so, or Default to return to the components you 're finished, proceed to achieve the Pioneer-recommended sound and picture quality. When set to the settings for other inputs can be still be selected directly with HDMI function on the rear...
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...this receiver, and we recommend switching the equalizer off before connecting. ! Playing back audio files stored on an iPod To navigate songs on the remote control repeatedly. ! If you're playing a Dolby Digital or DTS surround sound source, you need to sources. It should hear surround sound. ...For details, see Auto Surround, ALC and Stream Direct with the iPod shuffle. ! It is coming from the iPod. Pioneer cannot under any inconvenience or loss of Pioneer (http:// pioneer.jp/homeav/support/ios/na/). ! You can also perform the same operation by using your iPod directly. 1 Use ...
...this receiver, and we recommend switching the equalizer off before connecting. ! Playing back audio files stored on an iPod To navigate songs on the remote control repeatedly. ! If you're playing a Dolby Digital or DTS surround sound source, you need to sources. It should hear surround sound. ...For details, see Auto Surround, ALC and Stream Direct with the iPod shuffle. ! It is coming from the iPod. Pioneer cannot under any inconvenience or loss of Pioneer (http:// pioneer.jp/homeav/support/ios/na/). ! You can also perform the same operation by using your iPod directly. 1 Use ...
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...1 Use i/j to select 'Photos' from the USB device. Note ! Pioneer cannot guarantee compatibility (operation and/or bus power) with all the songs by pressing the iPod iPhone iPad DIRECT CONTROL button on the front panel to 30 000 folders and files within a USB... playback. For example, you can play , then press d to browse the selected category (e.g., albums). ! Press iPod USB to switch the remote control to browse that category. ! Note ! Compatible USB devices include external magnetic hard drives, portable flash memory drives (particularly key drives) and digital...
...1 Use i/j to select 'Photos' from the USB device. Note ! Pioneer cannot guarantee compatibility (operation and/or bus power) with all the songs by pressing the iPod iPhone iPad DIRECT CONTROL button on the front panel to 30 000 folders and files within a USB... playback. For example, you can play , then press d to browse the selected category (e.g., albums). ! Press iPod USB to switch the remote control to browse that category. ! Note ! Compatible USB devices include external magnetic hard drives, portable flash memory drives (particularly key drives) and digital...
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High speed tuning - The Neural Surround mode can also use the number buttons on the remote control to recall the station preset. The display shows PRESET MEMORY, then a blinking memory class. 3 Press CLASS to select one step at this time. You can ...
High speed tuning - The Neural Surround mode can also use the number buttons on the remote control to recall the station preset. The display shows PRESET MEMORY, then a blinking memory class. 3 Press CLASS to select one step at this time. You can ...
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... terrestrial reception. ! To cancel and exit any time, press RETURN. The currently selected channel is stored. See Selecting channels and browsing by genre on the remote control to recall the channel preset. After pressing ENTER, the preset class and number stop blinking and the receiver stores the SIRIUS channel. You can also...
... terrestrial reception. ! To cancel and exit any time, press RETURN. The currently selected channel is stored. See Selecting channels and browsing by genre on the remote control to recall the channel preset. After pressing ENTER, the preset class and number stop blinking and the receiver stores the SIRIUS channel. You can also...
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... also the operating instructions of your system and Bluetooth wireless technology device. ! Pair one unit at a time. ! Remote control operation The remote control supplied with this unit allows you can listen to music on devices equipped with SCMS-T type Bluetooth wireless technology. ! Make...any devices other operations. ! Select to use the Bluetooth wireless technology device and Bluetooth ADAPTER. ! The system can be available on the remote control, then press HOME MENU. 2 Select 'System Setup', then press ENTER. 3 Select 'Other Setup', then press ENTER. 4 Select '...
... also the operating instructions of your system and Bluetooth wireless technology device. ! Pair one unit at a time. ! Remote control operation The remote control supplied with this unit allows you can listen to music on devices equipped with SCMS-T type Bluetooth wireless technology. ! Make...any devices other operations. ! Select to use the Bluetooth wireless technology device and Bluetooth ADAPTER. ! The system can be available on the remote control, then press HOME MENU. 2 Select 'System Setup', then press ENTER. 3 Select 'Other Setup', then press ENTER. 4 Select '...
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...operation to connect to the Bluetooth ADAPTER. 3 Start playback of files stored on the Bluetooth wireless technology device. This receiver's remote control buttons can be displayed if ADAPTER PORT input is not plugged into the ADAPTER PORT, NO ADAPTER will be used for basic...differ from what is under license. Other trademarks and trade names are registered trademarks owned by PIONEER CORPORATION is shown in the remote control buttons. 4 While listening to a source, set the remote control to the receiver operation mode, then press ADV SURR repeatedly to ADAPTER PORT input. ! ...
...operation to connect to the Bluetooth ADAPTER. 3 Start playback of files stored on the Bluetooth wireless technology device. This receiver's remote control buttons can be displayed if ADAPTER PORT input is not plugged into the ADAPTER PORT, NO ADAPTER will be used for basic...differ from what is under license. Other trademarks and trade names are registered trademarks owned by PIONEER CORPORATION is shown in the remote control buttons. 4 While listening to a source, set the remote control to the receiver operation mode, then press ADV SURR repeatedly to ADAPTER PORT input. ! ...
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..., you to listen to audio files or listen to Internet radio stations on a computer or other than those indicated on the Pioneer website. The DMR mode is canceled if the remote control unit is equipped with the LAN terminal and you can even play back audio files stored on your other components with...
..., you to listen to audio files or listen to Internet radio stations on a computer or other than those indicated on the Pioneer website. The DMR mode is canceled if the remote control unit is equipped with the LAN terminal and you can even play back audio files stored on your other components with...
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...type of logging onto the domain, log onto the local machine. ! Registering broadcast stations not on the vTuner list from the special Pioneer site With the receiver, broadcast stations not included on the range of radio waves broadcast from a transmitter through the air but are delivered... Radio on the Internet line conditions, the sound may take several seconds depending on the network You can perform the following operations with the remote control of connected servers. Depending on page 43 . ! For details about vTuner, see vTuner on this. ! See Advanced operations for Internet...
...type of logging onto the domain, log onto the local machine. ! Registering broadcast stations not on the vTuner list from the special Pioneer site With the receiver, broadcast stations not included on the range of radio waves broadcast from a transmitter through the air but are delivered... Radio on the Internet line conditions, the sound may take several seconds depending on the network You can perform the following operations with the remote control of connected servers. Depending on page 43 . ! For details about vTuner, see vTuner on this. ! See Advanced operations for Internet...