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AUDIO/VIDEO MULTI-CHANNEL RECEIVER RECEPTEUR AUDIOVISUEL A VOIES MULTIPLES RECEPTOR MULTICANAL DE AUDIO/VÍDEO VSX-520 Register your product on http://www.pioneerelectronics.com (US) http://www.pioneerelectronics.ca (Canada) • Protect your new investment The... 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 newsletter. http://www.pioneerelectronics.com (US) http://www.pioneerelectronics.ca (Canada) Operating Instructions ...
AUDIO/VIDEO MULTI-CHANNEL RECEIVER RECEPTEUR AUDIOVISUEL A VOIES MULTIPLES RECEPTOR MULTICANAL DE AUDIO/VÍDEO VSX-520 Register your product on http://www.pioneerelectronics.com (US) http://www.pioneerelectronics.ca (Canada) • Protect your new investment The... 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 newsletter. http://www.pioneerelectronics.com (US) http://www.pioneerelectronics.ca (Canada) Operating Instructions ...
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...the Audio options 33 Choosing the input signal 36 Using the headphone 36 05 The System Setup menu Using the System Setup menu 37 Manual speaker setup 37 Speaker setting 38 Crossover network 39 Channel level 39 Speaker distance 39 The Input Assign menu 40 The Pre Out ... 27 Auto playback 28 Listening in surround sound 28 Using the Advanced surround effects . . . . . 29 Listening in a safe place for buying this Pioneer product. Contents 01 Before you have finished reading the instructions, put them away in stereo 30 Using Front Stage Surround Advance 30 Using Stream Direct...
...the Audio options 33 Choosing the input signal 36 Using the headphone 36 05 The System Setup menu Using the System Setup menu 37 Manual speaker setup 37 Speaker setting 38 Crossover network 39 Channel level 39 Speaker distance 39 The Input Assign menu 40 The Pre Out ... 27 Auto playback 28 Listening in surround sound 28 Using the Advanced surround effects . . . . . 29 Listening in a safe place for buying this Pioneer product. Contents 01 Before you have finished reading the instructions, put them away in stereo 30 Using Front Stage Surround Advance 30 Using Stream Direct...
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... sure you place the speakers will have a big effect on the sound. It can connect only one of functions and terminals. Check the manual that came with an abundance of either the surround back speaker or the front height speaker. 3 Connecting the components For surround sound... • Setting the Up Mix function (page 33) • Setting the Audio options (page 33) • Choosing the input signal (page 36) • Manual speaker setup (page 37) 6 En Place your speakers as desired • Using the various listening modes • Using the Sound Retriever (page 31) •...
... sure you place the speakers will have a big effect on the sound. It can connect only one of functions and terminals. Check the manual that came with an abundance of either the surround back speaker or the front height speaker. 3 Connecting the components For surround sound... • Setting the Up Mix function (page 33) • Setting the Audio options (page 33) • Choosing the input signal (page 36) • Manual speaker setup (page 37) 6 En Place your speakers as desired • Using the various listening modes • Using the Sound Retriever (page 31) •...
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... 're connecting.1 Follow the steps below to composite video. Connecting other audio components The number and kind of connections depends on page 22. See the manuals that you must also have your TV connected to this . • For the audio connection, refer to (see Choosing the input signal on this receiver...
... 're connecting.1 Follow the steps below to composite video. Connecting other audio components The number and kind of connections depends on page 22. See the manuals that you must also have your TV connected to this . • For the audio connection, refer to (see Choosing the input signal on this receiver...
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... receiver (for example a DVD player), your TV1 and subwoofer (if you will only hear sound from the speakers connected to this section may need to manually switch the input signal type press SIGNAL SEL (page 36). 3 • You may not be available depending on your system components and receiver. It should...
... receiver (for example a DVD player), your TV1 and subwoofer (if you will only hear sound from the speakers connected to this section may need to manually switch the input signal type press SIGNAL SEL (page 36). 3 • You may not be available depending on your system components and receiver. It should...
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... sound more distant (minus settings), or more forward (positive settings). -3 to +3 Default: 0 PNRM.g Extends the front stereo image to OFF and adjust the delay time manually. If set AUTO is only available when the connected display supports the automatic audio/video synchronizing capability ('lip-sync') for Dolby TrueHD signals. You shouldn...
... sound more distant (minus settings), or more forward (positive settings). -3 to +3 Default: 0 PNRM.g Extends the front stereo image to OFF and adjust the delay time manually. If set AUTO is only available when the connected display supports the automatic audio/video synchronizing capability ('lip-sync') for Dolby TrueHD signals. You shouldn...
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...). • Some DVD players don't output DTS signals. Selects an HDMI signal. Selects the analog inputs. • DIGITAL - For more details, refer to the instruction manual supplied with DTS is input.
...). • Some DVD players don't output DTS signals. Selects an HDMI signal. Selects the analog inputs. • DIGITAL - For more details, refer to the instruction manual supplied with DTS is input.
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... TUNE BAND RETURN 1 Press RECEIVER on page 40). • PRE OUT - Specify the size, number, distance and overall balance of speakers connected (see Manual speaker setup below ). • X.OVER - Specify size / number of the speakers you've connected (see Speaker setting below ). • IN ASSIG... you how to make these settings once (unless you change the placement of your current speaker system or add new speakers). Manual speaker setup These setting optimize surround sound performance. Specify which frequencies will be differences in the speaker items that can be sent...
... TUNE BAND RETURN 1 Press RECEIVER on page 40). • PRE OUT - Specify the size, number, distance and overall balance of speakers connected (see Manual speaker setup below ). • X.OVER - Specify size / number of the speakers you've connected (see Speaker setting below ). • IN ASSIG... you how to make these settings once (unless you change the placement of your current speaker system or add new speakers). Manual speaker setup These setting optimize surround sound performance. Specify which frequencies will be differences in the speaker items that can be sent...
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Move the test tone manually from the listening position. Speaker distance For good sound depth and separation from your system, you want then set the distance. TONE M, use the /...
Move the test tone manually from the listening position. Speaker distance For good sound depth and separation from your system, you want then set the distance. TONE M, use the /...
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... quality and allow you can memorize up to do this . The receiver will start searching for high speed tuning. This saves the effort of manually tuning in the currently selected band, press and hold TUNE / for the next station, stopping when it 's convenient to have to... and hold TUNE / for easy recall whenever you want to listen to FM and AM radio broadcasts using the automatic (search) and manual (step) tuning functions. Release the button at a time, press TUNE /. Improving FM stereo sound If the TUNE or ST indicators don...
... quality and allow you can memorize up to do this . The receiver will start searching for high speed tuning. This saves the effort of manually tuning in the currently selected band, press and hold TUNE / for the next station, stopping when it 's convenient to have to... and hold TUNE / for easy recall whenever you want to listen to FM and AM radio broadcasts using the automatic (search) and manual (step) tuning functions. Release the button at a time, press TUNE /. Improving FM stereo sound If the TUNE or ST indicators don...
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... source component (see page 36 for more on video connections). 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 the source component. For example, you can't record a component hooked up to composite video jacks...
... source component (see page 36 for more on video connections). 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 the source component. For example, you can't record a component hooked up to composite video jacks...
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...components and electrical appliances being used. Problem Remedy The power does not turn muting off. • Press SIGNAL SEL to your nearest Pioneer authorized service center or your equipment on page 16). • Press MUTE on the TV monitor is selected. your dealer for trouble...No image is output when a • Make sure the component is connected correctly (refer to the instruction manual supplied with this component, check the points below , ask your nearest Pioneer authorized service center or your equipment on page 16). • Select the correct component (use the MULTI...
...components and electrical appliances being used. Problem Remedy The power does not turn muting off. • Press SIGNAL SEL to your nearest Pioneer authorized service center or your equipment on page 16). • Press MUTE on the TV monitor is selected. your dealer for trouble...No image is output when a • Make sure the component is connected correctly (refer to the instruction manual supplied with this component, check the points below , ask your nearest Pioneer authorized service center or your equipment on page 16). • Select the correct component (use the MULTI...
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... Speaker setting on page 38 to check the speaker settings. • Refer to Channel level on page 34 to direct light. Refer to the instruction manual supplied with DTS is played • Make sure the player's settings are up . • The Dolby Digital or DTS source you think it to 0º...
... Speaker setting on page 38 to check the speaker settings. • Refer to Channel level on page 34 to direct light. Refer to the instruction manual supplied with DTS is played • Make sure the player's settings are up . • The Dolby Digital or DTS source you think it to 0º...
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... on your TV or flat panel TV, try adjusting the resolution, Deep Color or other setting for your monitor, please consult the component or monitor manual or contact the manufacturer for the component. • Check the audio output settings of the source component, it will not output from the HDMI terminal...
... on your TV or flat panel TV, try adjusting the resolution, Deep Color or other setting for your monitor, please consult the component or monitor manual or contact the manufacturer for the component. • Check the audio output settings of the source component, it will not output from the HDMI terminal...
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... USE OF BATTERIES NOT CONFORMING TO THOSE SPECIFIED IN THE OWNER'S MANUAL. Package the product using adequate padding material to the limited warranty document enclosed with the product for this purpose. PIONEER ELECTRONICS OF CANADA, INC. The Complaint Resolution Program is ideal for... value, at the option of PUSA or POC. Parts supplied under normal use the Complaint Resolution Program before you and Pioneer, Pioneer makes available its Complaint Resolution Program to obtain a prompt resolution. WHAT IS NOT COVERED IF THIS PRODUCT WAS PURCHASED FROM...
... USE OF BATTERIES NOT CONFORMING TO THOSE SPECIFIED IN THE OWNER'S MANUAL. Package the product using adequate padding material to the limited warranty document enclosed with the product for this purpose. PIONEER ELECTRONICS OF CANADA, INC. The Complaint Resolution Program is ideal for... value, at the option of PUSA or POC. Parts supplied under normal use the Complaint Resolution Program before you and Pioneer, Pioneer makes available its Complaint Resolution Program to obtain a prompt resolution. WHAT IS NOT COVERED IF THIS PRODUCT WAS PURCHASED FROM...