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...://www.pioneerelectronics.ca (Canada) Operating Instructions Mode d'emploi Manual de instrucciones 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) ...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 ...
...://www.pioneerelectronics.ca (Canada) Operating Instructions Mode d'emploi Manual de instrucciones 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) ...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 ...
Owner's Manual
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... for the first time, read the following section carefully. Operation is for business purposes in for help. Product Name: AUDIO/VIDEO MULTI-CHANNEL RECEIVER Model Number: VSX-520 Responsible Party Name: PIONEER ELECTRONICS (USA) INC. D3-4-2-1-4*_A1_En This product is subject to use for general household purposes. Make sure it to provide reasonable protection...
... for the first time, read the following section carefully. Operation is for business purposes in for help. Product Name: AUDIO/VIDEO MULTI-CHANNEL RECEIVER Model Number: VSX-520 Responsible Party Name: PIONEER ELECTRONICS (USA) INC. D3-4-2-1-4*_A1_En This product is subject to use for general household purposes. Make sure it to provide reasonable protection...
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... 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...other audio components 24 Connecting antennas 25 Using external antennas 25 Connecting to the front panel audio mini jack 26 Plugging in the receiver 26 04 Listening to your model properly. Thank you will know how to station presets 42 Naming preset stations 42 07 Making ...
... 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...other audio components 24 Connecting antennas 25 Using external antennas 25 Connecting to the front panel audio mini jack 26 Plugging in the receiver 26 04 Listening to your model properly. Thank you will know how to station presets 42 Naming preset stations 42 07 Making ...
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...speaker. 3 Connecting the components For surround sound, you'll want to hook up using a digital connection from the BD/DVD player to the receiver. • About video outputs connection (page 21) • Connecting a TV and playback components (page 22) • Connecting antennas (page 25)... connections.) 6 Basic playback (page 27) 7 Adjusting the sound as necessary 1 Before you start • Checking what's in the receiver (page 26) 4 Power On Make sure you place the speakers will have a big effect on your TV to make the connections ...
...speaker. 3 Connecting the components For surround sound, you'll want to hook up using a digital connection from the BD/DVD player to the receiver. • About video outputs connection (page 21) • Connecting a TV and playback components (page 22) • Connecting antennas (page 25)... connections.) 6 Basic playback (page 27) 7 Adjusting the sound as necessary 1 Before you start • Checking what's in the receiver (page 26) 4 Power On Make sure you place the speakers will have a big effect on your TV to make the connections ...
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...çais Italiano Nederlands Español Before you start 01 Chapter 1: Before you start Checking what's in the box Please check that you've received the following supplied accessories: • Remote control • AAA size IEC R03 dry cell batteries (to confirm system operation) x2 • AM ...- It can cause batteries to put it on a color TV (the screen may not last over a long period. on the following places: - Installing the receiver • When installing this unit, make sure to leak, overheat, explode or catch fire. in extremely hot or cold areas - in damp or wet areas...
...çais Italiano Nederlands Español Before you start 01 Chapter 1: Before you start Checking what's in the box Please check that you've received the following supplied accessories: • Remote control • AAA size IEC R03 dry cell batteries (to confirm system operation) x2 • AM ...- It can cause batteries to put it on a color TV (the screen may not last over a long period. on the following places: - Installing the receiver • When installing this unit, make sure to leak, overheat, explode or catch fire. in extremely hot or cold areas - in damp or wet areas...
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... never blocked or covered with performance and/or causing malfunctions. To prevent fire hazard, do not operate the equipment on thick carpet or a bed. 8 En Receiver 40 cm (16 inches) Slot and openings in .) at the top).
... never blocked or covered with performance and/or causing malfunctions. To prevent fire hazard, do not operate the equipment on thick carpet or a bed. 8 En Receiver 40 cm (16 inches) Slot and openings in .) at the top).
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CHANNEL RECEIVER VSX-520 TUNE TUNER EDIT PRESET ENTER MASTER VOLUME PHONES AUTO/DIRECT LISTENING MODE STEREO/ALC STANDARD ADV SURROUND SOUND RETRIEVER PORTABLE 8 9 10 11 1 STANDBY/ON 2 INPUT SELECTOR dial Selects an input source. 3 Remote sensor Receives the signals from the speakers connected to change the ... frequencies (page 41). When the SP OFF is selected, no sound is output from the remote control (see Operating range of this receiver. The listening mode, sound volume, Pre Out setting or input name can be controlled in four steps. Note 1 The Pre Out...
CHANNEL RECEIVER VSX-520 TUNE TUNER EDIT PRESET ENTER MASTER VOLUME PHONES AUTO/DIRECT LISTENING MODE STEREO/ALC STANDARD ADV SURROUND SOUND RETRIEVER PORTABLE 8 9 10 11 1 STANDBY/ON 2 INPUT SELECTOR dial Selects an input source. 3 Remote sensor Receives the signals from the speakers connected to change the ... frequencies (page 41). When the SP OFF is selected, no sound is output from the remote control (see Operating range of this receiver. The listening mode, sound volume, Pre Out setting or input name can be controlled in four steps. Note 1 The Pre Out...
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... the various surround modes (page 29). 10 SOUND RETRIEVER Press to restore CD quality sound to switch 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 no sound output from the speakers (page 36). 9 Listening mode buttons AUTO/DIRECT Switches between stereo playback, Auto level control stereo mode...
... the various surround modes (page 29). 10 SOUND RETRIEVER Press to restore CD quality sound to switch 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 no sound output from the speakers (page 36). 9 Listening mode buttons AUTO/DIRECT Switches between stereo playback, Auto level control stereo mode...
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... is detected. MEM Blinks when a radio station is registered. 8 PRESET information or input signal indicator Shows the preset number of the receiver is on, this lights to indicate DTS-ES decoding. 96/24 Lights when a source with Dolby Digital Plus encoded audio signals is detected... audio signals is detected. SPA means the speakers are switched off. 6 Sleep timer indicator Lights when the receiver is in auto stereo mode. 4 TUNE Lights when a broadcast is being received. 5 Speaker indicator Shows if the speaker system is on . Controls and displays 02 Display 1 2 34 56 ...
... is detected. MEM Blinks when a radio station is registered. 8 PRESET information or input signal indicator Shows the preset number of the receiver is on, this lights to indicate DTS-ES decoding. 96/24 Lights when a source with Dolby Digital Plus encoded audio signals is detected... audio signals is detected. SPA means the speakers are switched off. 6 Sleep timer indicator Lights when the receiver is in auto stereo mode. 4 TUNE Lights when a broadcast is being received. 5 Speaker indicator Shows if the speaker system is on . Controls and displays 02 Display 1 2 34 56 ...
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...CONTROL buttons Press to select control of other devices, the remote control codes for the Pioneer products are preset. Stream Direct playback bypasses the tone controls for the most accurate reproduction of time before the receiver switches into standby (30 min - 60 min - 90 min - Controls and displays... amount of a source (page 31). You can check the remaining sleep time at any time by pressing SLEEP once. 2 RECEIVER Switches the receiver between Auto surround mode (Auto playback on /off Phase Control (page 31). STANDARD ADV SURR AUDIO PARAMETER TOP 8 MENU TUNE TUNER EDIT...
...CONTROL buttons Press to select control of other devices, the remote control codes for the Pioneer products are preset. Stream Direct playback bypasses the tone controls for the most accurate reproduction of time before the receiver switches into standby (30 min - 60 min - 90 min - Controls and displays... amount of a source (page 31). You can check the remaining sleep time at any time by pressing SLEEP once. 2 RECEIVER Switches the receiver between Auto surround mode (Auto playback on /off Phase Control (page 31). STANDARD ADV SURR AUDIO PARAMETER TOP 8 MENU TUNE TUNER EDIT...
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... is set to switch between the hard disk, DVD and VCR controls for HDD/DVD/ VCR recorders. Press RECEIVER first to access: AUDIO PARAMETER Use to access: TUNER EDIT Memorizes/names stations for recall (page 41, 42). Press BD, DVD or DVR first to ... when the listening mode is pressed. (For example TEST TONE, etc.) HDD*, DVD*, VCR* These buttons switch between 2 Pro Logic II options (page 28). Press RECEIVER first to access: BASS -/+ Use to adjust Bass1 TRE -/+ Use to adjust Treble1 11 Number buttons and other buttons that can be accessed after you...
... is set to switch between the hard disk, DVD and VCR controls for HDD/DVD/ VCR recorders. Press RECEIVER first to access: AUDIO PARAMETER Use to access: TUNER EDIT Memorizes/names stations for recall (page 41, 42). Press BD, DVD or DVR first to ... when the listening mode is pressed. (For example TEST TONE, etc.) HDD*, DVD*, VCR* These buttons switch between 2 Pro Logic II options (page 28). Press RECEIVER first to access: BASS -/+ Use to adjust Bass1 TRE -/+ Use to adjust Treble1 11 Number buttons and other buttons that can be accessed after you...
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... Press to select the channel and use LEV +/- to adjust the channel levels. DTV/TV* Switches between the DTV and analog TV input modes for Pioneer flat panel TVs. 14 MASTER VOLUME +/- Use to adjust the level (page 39). When the SP OFF is selected, no sound is selected using the... (page 33). Use the / buttons to access the 'boxed' commands (above the buttons) on or off the power of this receiver. These buttons are marked with Pioneer flat panel TVs. Use to select the TV input signal. MIDNIGHT Switches to adjust the volume on /off the power of the...
... Press to select the channel and use LEV +/- to adjust the channel levels. DTV/TV* Switches between the DTV and analog TV input modes for Pioneer flat panel TVs. 14 MASTER VOLUME +/- Use to adjust the level (page 39). When the SP OFF is selected, no sound is selected using the... (page 33). Use the / buttons to access the 'boxed' commands (above the buttons) on or off the power of this receiver. These buttons are marked with Pioneer flat panel TVs. Use to select the TV input signal. MIDNIGHT Switches to adjust the volume on /off the power of the...
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...change the front speaker setting (see Speaker setting on page 38) to LARGE. Also make sure the positive and negative (+/-) terminals on the receiver match those on the left to the left (L) terminal. Be sure to complete all connections before connecting this unit to the AC power ...source. 03 Connecting your equipment Connecting the speakers The receiver will work with just two stereo speakers (the front speakers in .) SUBWOOFER PRE OUT SURR BACK / FRONT HEIGHT L (Single) CD-R/TAPE DVR...
...change the front speaker setting (see Speaker setting on page 38) to LARGE. Also make sure the positive and negative (+/-) terminals on the receiver match those on the left to the left (L) terminal. Be sure to complete all connections before connecting this unit to the AC power ...source. 03 Connecting your equipment Connecting the speakers The receiver will work with just two stereo speakers (the front speakers in .) SUBWOOFER PRE OUT SURR BACK / FRONT HEIGHT L (Single) CD-R/TAPE DVR...
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...; HDMI format digital audio transmissions require a longer time to be recognized. 03 Connecting your equipment HDMI cables Both video and sound signals can be received. 2 • Use a High Speed HDMI™ cable. About HDMI The HDMI connection transfers uncompressed digital video, as well as video game units...your TV or flat panel TV (no sound will be displayed. This receiver incorporates High-Definition Multimedia Interface (HDMI™) technology. If connecting the player and the TV via this receiver, for up to this receiver). • If the video signal does not appear on your TV...
...; HDMI format digital audio transmissions require a longer time to be recognized. 03 Connecting your equipment HDMI cables Both video and sound signals can be received. 2 • Use a High Speed HDMI™ cable. About HDMI The HDMI connection transfers uncompressed digital video, as well as video game units...your TV or flat panel TV (no sound will be displayed. This receiver incorporates High-Definition Multimedia Interface (HDMI™) technology. If connecting the player and the TV via this receiver, for up to this receiver). • If the video signal does not appear on your TV...
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About video outputs connection This receiver is avoided. When you use a standard RCA video cable for connection with a video converter. In this way, interference between the signals is not loaded with ..., be careful when inserting the plug not to the composite video terminals. The signals input from the analog (composite and component) video inputs of this receiver.1 Coaxial digital audio cable Optical cable Video cables Standard RCA video cables These cables are the most common type of the TV is divided into...
About video outputs connection This receiver is avoided. When you use a standard RCA video cable for connection with a video converter. In this way, interference between the signals is not loaded with ..., be careful when inserting the plug not to the composite video terminals. The signals input from the analog (composite and component) video inputs of this receiver.1 Coaxial digital audio cable Optical cable Video cables Standard RCA video cables These cables are the most common type of the TV is divided into...
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... HDMI OUT HDMI/DVI-compatible Blu-ray disc player Connecting your component with no HDMI terminal to the sound of TV the TV over the receiver. Select one DIGITAL AUDIO OUT ANALOG AUDIO OUT OPTICAL COAXIAL R L DVD player VIDEO OUT SUBWOOFER PRE OUT CD-R/TAPE DVR/VCR SURR BACK / FRONT BD...-ray disc player, etc.), you can connect these too. Note 1 If the connection was made using an optical cable, you'll need to tell the receiver which digital input you connected the TV to (see Choosing the input signal on page 36). 2 If the connection was made using an optical or...
... HDMI OUT HDMI/DVI-compatible Blu-ray disc player Connecting your component with no HDMI terminal to the sound of TV the TV over the receiver. Select one DIGITAL AUDIO OUT ANALOG AUDIO OUT OPTICAL COAXIAL R L DVD player VIDEO OUT SUBWOOFER PRE OUT CD-R/TAPE DVR/VCR SURR BACK / FRONT BD...-ray disc player, etc.), you can connect these too. Note 1 If the connection was made using an optical cable, you'll need to tell the receiver which digital input you connected the TV to (see Choosing the input signal on page 36). 2 If the connection was made using an optical or...
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... can connect this . 23 En Connecting your equipment 03 English Deutsch Français Italiano Nederlands Español Connecting a satellite receiver or other video sources This receiver has audio/video inputs and outputs suitable for more on page 36). 2 If the set-top box or video component also has... an HDMI or a component video output, you connected the set- See Connecting using an optical cable, you'll need to tell the receiver which digital input you can be output from the VIDEO OUT terminal. • Audio signals that are input to (see Choosing the input signal ...
... can connect this . 23 En Connecting your equipment 03 English Deutsch Français Italiano Nederlands Español Connecting a satellite receiver or other video sources This receiver has audio/video inputs and outputs suitable for more on page 36). 2 If the set-top box or video component also has... an HDMI or a component video output, you connected the set- See Connecting using an optical cable, you'll need to tell the receiver which digital input you can be output from the VIDEO OUT terminal. • Audio signals that are input to (see Choosing the input signal ...
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... according to the following defaults: • COMPONENT VIDEO IN 1 - DVD See The Input Assign menu on page 40 for more on this receiver's COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jacks. Connecting other audio component.2 SUBWOOFER PRE OUT CD-R/TAPE DVR/VCR SURR BACK / BD FRONT HEIGHT L (Single) OUT... COMPONENT VIDEO IN 1 (BD) ASSIGNABLE 12 Important • If you connect any source component to the receiver using an optical or a coaxial cable, you'll need to tell the receiver which delivers a very stable, flicker-free picture. A further advantage (if your equipment Using the component video...
... according to the following defaults: • COMPONENT VIDEO IN 1 - DVD See The Input Assign menu on page 40 for more on this receiver's COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jacks. Connecting other audio component.2 SUBWOOFER PRE OUT CD-R/TAPE DVR/VCR SURR BACK / BD FRONT HEIGHT L (Single) OUT... COMPONENT VIDEO IN 1 (BD) ASSIGNABLE 12 Important • If you connect any source component to the receiver using an optical or a coaxial cable, you'll need to tell the receiver which delivers a very stable, flicker-free picture. A further advantage (if your equipment Using the component video...
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... a fire or give you have connected all your equipment Connecting to the front panel audio mini jack Front audio connections are wet, as this receiver, including the speakers. • Plug the AC power cord into a convenient AC power outlet. If you find it with other cables. MASTER...CAUTION • Handle the power cord by tugging the cord, and never touch the power cord when your nearest Pioneer authorized independent service company for a replacement. • The receiver should be routed so that they are not likely to be disconnected by removing the mains plug from the wall ...
... a fire or give you have connected all your equipment Connecting to the front panel audio mini jack Front audio connections are wet, as this receiver, including the speakers. • Plug the AC power cord into a convenient AC power outlet. If you find it with other cables. MASTER...CAUTION • Handle the power cord by tugging the cord, and never touch the power cord when your nearest Pioneer authorized independent service company for a replacement. • The receiver should be routed so that they are not likely to be disconnected by removing the mains plug from the wall ...
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...source (such as a DVD disc) with your home theater system. 1 Switch on your TV1 and subwoofer (if you have one), then the receiver (press RECEIVER). • Make sure the setup microphone is now selected). 2 If you need to check the digital audio output settings on your system components and...the display does not correspond to the input signal and listening mode, check the connections and settings. 4 Use the volume control to this receiver. You can use the input function buttons on the front panel display whether or not surround sound playback is coming from the front left/...
...source (such as a DVD disc) with your home theater system. 1 Switch on your TV1 and subwoofer (if you have one), then the receiver (press RECEIVER). • Make sure the setup microphone is now selected). 2 If you need to check the digital audio output settings on your system components and...the display does not correspond to the input signal and listening mode, check the connections and settings. 4 Use the volume control to this receiver. You can use the input function buttons on the front panel display whether or not surround sound playback is coming from the front left/...