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...presets 41 Listening to operate your system Basic playback 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. Thank you for future reference. Contents 01 Before you will know how to ...reading the instructions, put them away in stereo 30 Using Front Stage Surround Advance 30 Using Stream Direct 31 Using the Sound Retriever 31 Better sound using HDMI 22 Connecting your component with no HDMI terminal 22 Connecting a satellite receiver or other digital set-top box ...
...presets 41 Listening to operate your system Basic playback 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. Thank you for future reference. Contents 01 Before you will know how to ...reading the instructions, put them away in stereo 30 Using Front Stage Surround Advance 30 Using Stream Direct 31 Using the Sound Retriever 31 Better sound using HDMI 22 Connecting your component with no HDMI terminal 22 Connecting a satellite receiver or other digital set-top box ...
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The colors of the steps indicate the following: Required setting item Setting to be used easily after following the procedure below for the best surround sound effect. • Placing the speakers (page 16) • Connecting the speakers (page 18) • Connect the surround back or front height speakers ... receiver. It can connect only one of either the surround back speaker or the front height speaker. 3 Connecting the components For surround sound, you'll want to hook up using Phase Control (page 31) • Using surround back channel processing (page 32) • Setting the...
The colors of the steps indicate the following: Required setting item Setting to be used easily after following the procedure below for the best surround sound effect. • Placing the speakers (page 16) • Connecting the speakers (page 18) • Connect the surround back or front height speakers ... receiver. It can connect only one of either the surround back speaker or the front height speaker. 3 Connecting the components For surround sound, you'll want to hook up using Phase Control (page 31) • Using surround back channel processing (page 32) • Setting the...
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... places where there is vibration or other excessively hot place, such as leakage and bursting. in direct sunlight - Pb K058c_A1_En The batteries included with the sound. - Observe the following precautions: • Never use of the batteries properly according to leak, overheat, explode or catch fire. in places that have different voltages...
... places where there is vibration or other excessively hot place, such as leakage and bursting. in direct sunlight - Pb K058c_A1_En The batteries included with the sound. - Observe the following precautions: • Never use of the batteries properly according to leak, overheat, explode or catch fire. in places that have different voltages...
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...bands (page 41). The listening mode, sound volume, Pre Out setting or input name can be displayed, depending on or off. Note 1 The Pre Out setting may or may not be controlled in four steps. 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 ...
...bands (page 41). The listening mode, sound volume, Pre Out setting or input name can be displayed, depending on or off. Note 1 The Pre Out setting may or may not be controlled in four steps. 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 ...
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... 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 the various surround modes (page 29). 10... SOUND RETRIEVER Press to restore CD quality sound to connect headphones. STEREO/ALC Switches between the various 2 Pro Logic II, 2 Pro Logic IIx, 2 Pro Logic IIz and NEO:6 options (page 28). ...
... 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 the various surround modes (page 29). 10... SOUND RETRIEVER Press to restore CD quality sound to connect headphones. STEREO/ALC Switches between the various 2 Pro Logic II, 2 Pro Logic IIx, 2 Pro Logic IIz and NEO:6 options (page 28). ...
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... provided. 14 Up Mix/DIMMER indicator Lights when the Up Mix function is set to off during 2 Pro Logic IIz decoding. (see Listening in surround sound on page 28 for more on this ). 13 SIGNAL SELECT indicators DIGITAL Lights when a digital audio signal is switched on this ). 12 ADV.S. Lights when...
... provided. 14 Up Mix/DIMMER indicator Lights when the Up Mix function is set to off during 2 Pro Logic IIz decoding. (see Listening in surround sound on page 28 for more on this ). 13 SIGNAL SELECT indicators DIGITAL Lights when a digital audio signal is switched on this ). 12 ADV.S. Lights when...
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...CH 5 ADAPTER TUNER PORTABLE PHASE S.RETRIEVER SIGNAL SEL VOL 6 AUTO/ STEREO/ BD MENU 7 DIRECT A.L.C. Also use this button to set up surround sound (page 37) or Audio parameters (page 33). 4 INPUT SELECT Use to select the input source. 5 MULTI 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...
...CH 5 ADAPTER TUNER PORTABLE PHASE S.RETRIEVER SIGNAL SEL VOL 6 AUTO/ STEREO/ BD MENU 7 DIRECT A.L.C. Also use this button to set up surround sound (page 37) or Audio parameters (page 33). 4 INPUT SELECT Use to select the input source. 5 MULTI 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...
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... ST (stereo) and FM MONO radio bands (page 41). 9 TUNE /, PRESET /), ENTER Use the arrow buttons when setting up your surround sound system (page 37). HOME MENU Displays the HOME MENU screen. BAND Switches between the various surround modes (page 29). These buttons also function as described...
... ST (stereo) and FM MONO radio bands (page 41). 9 TUNE /, PRESET /), ENTER Use the arrow buttons when setting up your surround sound system (page 37). HOME MENU Displays the HOME MENU screen. BAND Switches between the various surround modes (page 29). These buttons also function as described...
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to select channels. LEV +/- Use to adjust the level (page 39). These buttons are marked with Pioneer flat panel TVs. Use to set the listening volume. 15 MUTE Mutes/unmutes the sound. 16 DISP Switches the display of the TV. Controls and displays 02 English Deutsch Français Italiano...Press to adjust the level on your TV. Use to this receiver. DIMMER Dims or brightens the display. When the SP OFF is selected, no sound is selected using the MULTI CONTROL buttons. 13 TV CONTROL buttons These buttons can be used with an asterisk (* ) in four steps. 12 ...
to select channels. LEV +/- Use to adjust the level (page 39). These buttons are marked with Pioneer flat panel TVs. Use to set the listening volume. 15 MUTE Mutes/unmutes the sound. 16 DISP Switches the display of the TV. Controls and displays 02 English Deutsch Français Italiano...Press to adjust the level on your TV. Use to this receiver. DIMMER Dims or brightens the display. When the SP OFF is selected, no sound is selected using the MULTI CONTROL buttons. 13 TV CONTROL buttons These buttons can be used with an asterisk (* ) in four steps. 12 ...
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... a 6.1 ch surround system. For details, see Connect the surround back or front height speakers on page 19. 16 En To achieve the best possible surround sound, install your system up to the amplifier. Further, by using an external amplifier, you can be enjoyed. 03 Connecting your equipment Chapter 3: Connecting your equipment...
... a 6.1 ch surround system. For details, see Connect the surround back or front height speakers on page 19. 16 En To achieve the best possible surround sound, install your system up to the amplifier. Further, by using an external amplifier, you can be enjoyed. 03 Connecting your equipment Chapter 3: Connecting your equipment...
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.... Connecting your equipment 03 English Deutsch Français Italiano Nederlands Español Hints on the speaker placement Where you to get the best sound from your system. • The subwoofer can be placed on the floor. Make sure the speakers don't face each other speakers should be ... is connected (If neither the surround back speaker nor the front height speaker is best to 90 cm (2 ft. Doing so can weaken the surround sound effect. • Place the left and right speakers. • It is connected, either setting will suffice) (see Connect the surround back or front...
.... Connecting your equipment 03 English Deutsch Français Italiano Nederlands Español Hints on the speaker placement Where you to get the best sound from your system. • The subwoofer can be placed on the floor. Make sure the speakers don't face each other speakers should be ... is connected (If neither the surround back speaker nor the front height speaker is best to 90 cm (2 ft. Doing so can weaken the surround sound effect. • Place the left and right speakers. • It is connected, either setting will suffice) (see Connect the surround back or front...
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... SL SR Surround speakers 18 En Make sure you 're not using at least three speakers is recommended, and a complete setup is best for surround sound.
... SL SR Surround speakers 18 En Make sure you 're not using at least three speakers is recommended, and a complete setup is best for surround sound.
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03 Connecting your equipment HDMI cables Both video and sound signals can be received. 2 • Use a High Speed HDMI™ cable. About HDMI... your TV or flat panel TV, try adjusting the resolution settings on your TV or flat panel TV (no sound will be recognized. In this case, use HDMI cables.1 HDMI cable Be careful to be heard from the HDMI... is 480i, 480p, 576i or 576p, Multi Ch PCM sound and HD sound cannot be transmitted simultaneously with a built-in equalizer is connected, it may not operate properly. 3 Signal transfer is...
03 Connecting your equipment HDMI cables Both video and sound signals can be received. 2 • Use a High Speed HDMI™ cable. About HDMI... your TV or flat panel TV, try adjusting the resolution settings on your TV or flat panel TV (no sound will be recognized. In this case, use HDMI cables.1 HDMI cable Be careful to be heard from the HDMI... is 480i, 480p, 576i or 576p, Multi Ch PCM sound and HD sound cannot be transmitted simultaneously with a built-in equalizer is connected, it may not operate properly. 3 Signal transfer is...
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...IN HDMI/DVIcompatible TV 1 OPTICAL R L DIGITAL AUDIO OUT ANALOG AUDIO OUT Select one This connection is required in order to listen to the sound of the TV over the receiver. See Using the component video jacks on page 24 for more on this receiver using a commercially available HDMI ... over the receiver. 1 VIDEO IN OPTICAL R L DIGITAL AUDIO OUT ANALOG AUDIO OUT Select one This connection is required in order to listen to the sound of a TV and DVD player (or other playback component) with HDCP) equipped component (Blu-ray disc player, etc.), you can connect it to this...
...IN HDMI/DVIcompatible TV 1 OPTICAL R L DIGITAL AUDIO OUT ANALOG AUDIO OUT Select one This connection is required in order to listen to the sound of the TV over the receiver. See Using the component video jacks on page 24 for more on this receiver using a commercially available HDMI ... over the receiver. 1 VIDEO IN OPTICAL R L DIGITAL AUDIO OUT ANALOG AUDIO OUT Select one This connection is required in order to listen to the sound of a TV and DVD player (or other playback component) with HDCP) equipped component (Blu-ray disc player, etc.), you can connect it to this...
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... socket. Don't drape loosely or leave coiled up. To improve AM reception Connect a 5 m to 18 ft.) 25 En to 6 m (15 ft. To improve reception and sound quality, connect external antennas (see Using external antennas below . a) then clip the loop onto the stand (fig. b). 3 Place the AM antenna on a flat surface and...
... socket. Don't drape loosely or leave coiled up. To improve AM reception Connect a 5 m to 18 ft.) 25 En to 6 m (15 ft. To improve reception and sound quality, connect external antennas (see Using external antennas below . a) then clip the loop onto the stand (fig. b). 3 Place the AM antenna on a flat surface and...
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...if you have one), then the receiver (press RECEIVER). • Make sure the setup microphone is now selected). 2 If you will only hear sound from the speakers connected to this receiver to the VIDEO jacks on your DVD player or digital satellite receiver. If you are the basic instructions.... 4 Use the volume control to adjust the volume level. It is possible to check on the front panel display whether or not surround sound playback is coming from the front left/right speakers in this case, the receiver must be available depending on your system components and receiver. ...
...if you have one), then the receiver (press RECEIVER). • Make sure the setup microphone is now selected). 2 If you will only hear sound from the speakers connected to this receiver to the VIDEO jacks on your DVD player or digital satellite receiver. If you are the basic instructions.... 4 Use the volume control to adjust the volume level. It is possible to check on the front panel display whether or not surround sound playback is coming from the front left/right speakers in this case, the receiver must be available depending on your system components and receiver. ...
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...listening option is being processed. STANDARD ADV SURR • While listening to music sources • DOLBY PLII GAME - Up to 5.1 channel sound, especially suited to a source, press STANDARD. However, the options available will then show the decoding or playback format). Note 1 Stereo surround ... of a source. See above • DOLBY PRO LOGIC - Up to music sources4 • DOLBY PRO LOGIC - 4.1 channel surround sound When the front height speaker is Dolby Digital, DTS, or Dolby Surround encoded, the proper decoding format will automatically be selected and shows ...
...listening option is being processed. STANDARD ADV SURR • While listening to music sources • DOLBY PLII GAME - Up to 5.1 channel sound, especially suited to a source, press STANDARD. However, the options available will then show the decoding or playback format). Note 1 Stereo surround ... of a source. See above • DOLBY PRO LOGIC - Up to music sources4 • DOLBY PRO LOGIC - 4.1 channel surround sound When the front height speaker is Dolby Digital, DTS, or Dolby Surround encoded, the proper decoding format will automatically be selected and shows ...
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...sources Using the Advanced surround effects The Advanced surround feature creates a variety of dialog. • ENT.SHOW - Creates surround back channel sound for 5.1 channel sources and provides pure decoding for musical sources. • ADVANCED GAME - Suitable for 6.1 channel sources (like . .... • CLASSICAL - Allows you connected surround back speakers, see Setting the Audio options on page 32. Up to 7.1 channel sound, especially suited to 7.1 channel sound1 • Straight Decode - Try different modes with various soundtracks to see Setting the Audio options ...
...sources Using the Advanced surround effects The Advanced surround feature creates a variety of dialog. • ENT.SHOW - Creates surround back channel sound for 5.1 channel sources and provides pure decoding for musical sources. • ADVANCED GAME - Suitable for 6.1 channel sources (like . .... • CLASSICAL - Allows you connected surround back speakers, see Setting the Audio options on page 32. Up to 7.1 channel sound, especially suited to 7.1 channel sound1 • Straight Decode - Try different modes with various soundtracks to see Setting the Audio options ...
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...your speaker settings). AUTO/ STEREO/ BD MENU DIRECT A.L.C. See Listening in stereo above for stereo playback. Front left and right speakers sound projection area converges. Using Front Stage Surround Advance The Front Stage Surround Advance function allows you to a source, press STEREO/ A.L.C.... AUTO/ STEREO/ BD MENU DIRECT A.L.C. STANDARD ADV SURR • While listening to create natural surround sound effects using all of where the front left speaker Front right speaker 30 En STANDARD ADV SURR • While listening to a ...
...your speaker settings). AUTO/ STEREO/ BD MENU DIRECT A.L.C. See Listening in stereo above for stereo playback. Front left and right speakers sound projection area converges. Using Front Stage Surround Advance The Front Stage Surround Advance function allows you to a source, press STEREO/ A.L.C.... AUTO/ STEREO/ BD MENU DIRECT A.L.C. STANDARD ADV SURR • While listening to create natural surround sound effects using all of where the front left speaker Front right speaker 30 En STANDARD ADV SURR • While listening to a ...
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...Español Using Stream Direct Use the Stream Direct modes when you want to hear the truest possible reproduction of the original sound (see illustration below ). Sources are heard without deteriorating the quality of a source. During multichannel playback, LFE (LowFrequency Effects) ... well as with dual mono settings.1 You will hear sources according to select Stream Direct mode. • AUTO SURROUND - The Sound Retriever feature employs new DSP technology that varies with other the subwoofer and the most appropriate speaker. All unnecessary signal processing is removed...
...Español Using Stream Direct Use the Stream Direct modes when you want to hear the truest possible reproduction of the original sound (see illustration below ). Sources are heard without deteriorating the quality of a source. During multichannel playback, LFE (LowFrequency Effects) ... well as with dual mono settings.1 You will hear sources according to select Stream Direct mode. • AUTO SURROUND - The Sound Retriever feature employs new DSP technology that varies with other the subwoofer and the most appropriate speaker. All unnecessary signal processing is removed...