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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 ... 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 Mode d'emploi Manual...
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 ... 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 Mode d'emploi Manual...
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... cause severe electrical shock. Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for general household purposes. Product Name: AUDIO/VIDEO MULTI-CHANNEL RECEIVER Model Number: VSX-520 Responsible Party Name: PIONEER ELECTRONICS (USA) INC. WARNING This equipment is connected. - D3-4-2-1-3_A1_En WARNING Before plugging in a car or ship) and which requires repair will...
... cause severe electrical shock. Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for general household purposes. Product Name: AUDIO/VIDEO MULTI-CHANNEL RECEIVER Model Number: VSX-520 Responsible Party Name: PIONEER ELECTRONICS (USA) INC. WARNING This equipment is connected. - D3-4-2-1-3_A1_En WARNING Before plugging in a car or ship) and which requires repair will...
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...Connecting a TV and playback components . . . 22 Connecting using HDMI 22 Connecting your component with no HDMI terminal 22 Connecting a satellite receiver or other digital set-top box 23 Connecting an HDD/DVD recorder, VCR and other video sources 23 Using the component video jacks 24 ...Auto playback 28 Listening in surround sound 28 Using the Advanced surround effects . . . . . 29 Listening in a safe place for buying this Pioneer product. After you will know how to station presets 42 Naming preset stations 42 07 Making recordings Making an audio or a video recording 43 4...
...Connecting a TV and playback components . . . 22 Connecting using HDMI 22 Connecting your component with no HDMI terminal 22 Connecting a satellite receiver or other digital set-top box 23 Connecting an HDD/DVD recorder, VCR and other video sources 23 Using the component video jacks 24 ...Auto playback 28 Listening in surround sound 28 Using the Advanced surround effects . . . . . 29 Listening in a safe place for buying this Pioneer product. After you will know how to station presets 42 Naming preset stations 42 07 Making recordings Making an audio or a video recording 43 4...
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... various listening modes • Using the Sound Retriever (page 31) • Better sound 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) •... the batteries (page 7) 2 Connecting the speakers Where you place the speakers will have a big effect on the receiver The unit is a full-fledged AV receiver equipped with the TV if you 'll want to make the connections and settings. Check the manual that came with an abundance...
... various listening modes • Using the Sound Retriever (page 31) • Better sound 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) •... the batteries (page 7) 2 Connecting the speakers Where you place the speakers will have a big effect on the receiver The unit is a full-fledged AV receiver equipped with the TV if you 'll want to make the connections and settings. Check the manual that came with an abundance...
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... 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 check initial operations; Pb K058c_A1_En ... a device that are only valid in such hazards as a kitchen) 7 En We recommend using alkaline batteries that have a longer life. Installing the receiver • When installing this unit, make sure to leak, overheat, explode or catch fire. Don't install it on a level and stable surface. ...
... 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 check initial operations; Pb K058c_A1_En ... a device that are only valid in such hazards as a kitchen) 7 En We recommend using alkaline batteries that have a longer life. Installing the receiver • When installing this unit, make sure to leak, overheat, explode or catch fire. Don't install it on a level and stable surface. ...
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... top). 01 Before you start Ventilation When installing this unit, make sure the openings are provided for ventilation and to protect the equipment from overheating. Receiver 40 cm (16 inches) Slot and openings in .) at least 40 cm (16 in the cabinet are never blocked or covered with performance and/or...
... top). 01 Before you start Ventilation When installing this unit, make sure the openings are provided for ventilation and to protect the equipment from overheating. Receiver 40 cm (16 inches) Slot and openings in .) at least 40 cm (16 in the cabinet are never blocked or covered with performance and/or...
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... and displays Front panel 1 2 34 STANDBY/ON INPUT SELECTOR PHASE CONTROL SPEAKERS DIMMER DISPLAY BAND 5 6 7 AUDIO/ VIDEO MULTI- 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 speaker system on or off. TUNE / Used to memorize and name ...
... and displays Front panel 1 2 34 STANDBY/ON INPUT SELECTOR PHASE CONTROL SPEAKERS DIMMER DISPLAY BAND 5 6 7 AUDIO/ VIDEO MULTI- 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 speaker system on or off. TUNE / Used to memorize and name ...
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... infrared remote control unit. 30° 30° 7 m (23 ft.) 10 En When the headphones are obstacles 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...
... infrared remote control unit. 30° 30° 7 m (23 ft.) 10 En When the headphones are obstacles 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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... DTS encoded audio signals 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. 11 En... 31). 2 AUTO Lights when the Auto Surround feature is switched on (see Auto playback on page 28). 3 ST Lights when a stereo FM broadcast is being received. 5 Speaker indicator Shows if the speaker system is on or not (page 9). SP means the speakers are switched on.
... DTS encoded audio signals 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. 11 En... 31). 2 AUTO Lights when the Auto Surround feature is switched on (see Auto playback on page 28). 3 ST Lights when a stereo FM broadcast is being received. 5 Speaker indicator Shows if the speaker system is on or not (page 9). SP means the speakers are switched on.
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... playback. S. STEREO/A.L.C. Switches between standby and on /off Phase Control (page 31). Stream Direct playback bypasses the tone controls for the Pioneer products are preset. STANDARD ADV SURR AUDIO PARAMETER TOP 8 MENU TUNE TUNER EDIT MASTER TOOLS VOLUME MENU PRESET 9 HOME MENU SETUP ENTER TUNE... 2 3 DISP TEST TONE SB CH CH SELECT 4 5 6 CH MIDNIGHT SPEAKERS 7 8 DIMMER CLR 0 +10 LEV 9 LEV ENTER CH SHIFT 16 17 RECEIVER 1 SLEEP Press to change the amount of a source (page 31). Also use this button to set up surround sound (page 37) or Audio parameters (page...
... playback. S. STEREO/A.L.C. Switches between standby and on /off Phase Control (page 31). Stream Direct playback bypasses the tone controls for the Pioneer products are preset. STANDARD ADV SURR AUDIO PARAMETER TOP 8 MENU TUNE TUNER EDIT MASTER TOOLS VOLUME MENU PRESET 9 HOME MENU SETUP ENTER TUNE... 2 3 DISP TEST TONE SB CH CH SELECT 4 5 6 CH MIDNIGHT SPEAKERS 7 8 DIMMER CLR 0 +10 LEV 9 LEV ENTER CH SHIFT 16 17 RECEIVER 1 SLEEP Press to change the amount of a source (page 31). Also use this button to set up surround sound (page 37) or Audio parameters (page...
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... can be accessed after you have selected it using the input source buttons. Press RECEIVER first to access: BASS -/+ Use to adjust Bass1 TRE -/+ Use to directly select the tracks on a CD... or tuner. Press RECEIVER first to access: AUDIO PARAMETER Use to switch between the hard disk, DVD and VCR controls ...BD, DVD or DVR first to control BD/DVD menus/options. Also used to control a component after the RECEIVER button is set to access: TUNER EDIT Memorizes/names stations for recall (page 41, 42). Press BD first...
... can be accessed after you have selected it using the input source buttons. Press RECEIVER first to access: BASS -/+ Use to adjust Bass1 TRE -/+ Use to directly select the tracks on a CD... or tuner. Press RECEIVER first to access: AUDIO PARAMETER Use to switch between the hard disk, DVD and VCR controls ...BD, DVD or DVR first to control BD/DVD menus/options. Also used to control a component after the RECEIVER button is set to access: TUNER EDIT Memorizes/names stations for recall (page 41, 42). Press BD first...
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... TV. Pressing TEST TONE again exits the test tone mode. CH SELECT Press repeatedly to select a channel, then use the / buttons to this receiver. INPUT Use to select channels. Use to select the TV input signal. Use to select ON, AUTO, OFF the surround back channel. SB CH Press... units when BD, DVD, DVR or CD is output from the speakers connected to adjust the level on your TV. These buttons are marked with Pioneer flat panel TVs. Use to select the channel and use LEV +/- LEV +/- DTV/TV* Switches between the DTV and analog TV input modes for...
... TV. Pressing TEST TONE again exits the test tone mode. CH SELECT Press repeatedly to select a channel, then use the / buttons to this receiver. INPUT Use to select channels. Use to select the TV input signal. Use to select ON, AUTO, OFF the surround back channel. SB CH Press... units when BD, DVD, DVR or CD is output from the speakers connected to adjust the level on your TV. These buttons are marked with Pioneer flat panel TVs. Use to select the channel and use LEV +/- LEV +/- DTV/TV* Switches between the DTV and analog TV input modes for...
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... right (R) terminal and the speaker on the left to the left (L) terminal. Also make sure the positive and negative (+/-) terminals on the receiver match those on page 38) to the AC power source. Make sure you 're not using at least three speakers is recommended, and a...in the diagram) but using a subwoofer, change the front speaker setting (see Speaker setting on the speakers. 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/VCR...
... right (R) terminal and the speaker on the left to the left (L) terminal. Also make sure the positive and negative (+/-) terminals on the receiver match those on page 38) to the AC power source. Make sure you 're not using at least three speakers is recommended, and a...in the diagram) but using a subwoofer, change the front speaker setting (see Speaker setting on the speakers. 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/VCR...
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... audio formats or beginning playback. • Turning on your component or display. 03 Connecting your equipment HDMI cables Both video and sound signals can be received. 2 • Use a High Speed HDMI™ cable. Analog audio cables Right (red) Left (white) Note 1 • Set the HDMI parameter ...digital audio signals (192 kHz or less) for both connections, use a (analog) composite connection. • When the video signal from this receiver, for up to hear HDMI audio output from your TV or flat panel TV, try adjusting the resolution settings on /off the device connected to...
... audio formats or beginning playback. • Turning on your component or display. 03 Connecting your equipment HDMI cables Both video and sound signals can be received. 2 • Use a High Speed HDMI™ cable. Analog audio cables Right (red) Left (white) Note 1 • Set the HDMI parameter ...digital audio signals (192 kHz or less) for both connections, use a (analog) composite connection. • When the video signal from this receiver, for up to hear HDMI audio output from your TV or flat panel TV, try adjusting the resolution settings on /off the device connected to...
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.... Note 1 • When connecting optical cables, be used to connect to the composite video terminals. About video outputs connection This receiver is avoided. The color signal of your equipment 03 Digital audio cables Commercially available coaxial digital audio cables or optical cables should be... be output from the analog (composite and component) video inputs of video connection and are used to connect digital components to this receiver.1 Coaxial digital audio cable Optical cable Video cables Standard RCA video cables These cables are the most common type of this way, ...
.... Note 1 • When connecting optical cables, be used to connect to the composite video terminals. About video outputs connection This receiver is avoided. The color signal of your equipment 03 Digital audio cables Commercially available coaxial digital audio cables or optical cables should be... be output from the analog (composite and component) video inputs of video connection and are used to connect digital components to this receiver.1 Coaxial digital audio cable Optical cable Video cables Standard RCA video cables These cables are the most common type of this way, ...
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... TV and player has a component video jacks, you connected the TV to (see Choosing the input signal on this receiver using an optical or a coaxial cable, you'll need to tell the receiver which digital input you can connect it to this . 22 En See Using the component video jacks on page... components Connecting using HDMI If you have an HDMI or DVI (with no HDMI terminal This diagram shows connections of TV the TV 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...
... TV and player has a component video jacks, you connected the TV to (see Choosing the input signal on this receiver using an optical or a coaxial cable, you'll need to tell the receiver which digital input you can connect it to this . 22 En See Using the component video jacks on page... components Connecting using HDMI If you have an HDMI or DVI (with no HDMI terminal This diagram shows connections of TV the TV 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...
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...through the digital terminal will not be output from the analog terminal. 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... 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 this too. SUBWOOFER PRE OUT SURR BACK / FRONT HEIGHT L (Single)...
...through the digital terminal will not be output from the analog terminal. 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... 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 this too. SUBWOOFER PRE OUT SURR BACK / FRONT HEIGHT L (Single)...
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...came with your component with progressive-scan video. • If necessary, assign the component video inputs to (see Choosing the input signal on this receiver's COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jacks. R PRE OUT CD CD-R/TAPE DVR/VCR L SSIGNABLE IN IN R SSIGNABLE 12 TV/SAT DVD L IN R AUDIO...LOOP 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. See the manuals that you must connect digital components to ...
...came with your component with progressive-scan video. • If necessary, assign the component video inputs to (see Choosing the input signal on this receiver's COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jacks. R PRE OUT CD CD-R/TAPE DVR/VCR L SSIGNABLE IN IN R SSIGNABLE 12 TV/SAT DVD L IN R AUDIO...LOOP 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. See the manuals that you must connect digital components to ...
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...be stepped on vacation. 26 En A damaged power cord can cause a fire or give you have connected all your nearest Pioneer authorized independent service company for a replacement. • The receiver should be routed so that they are not likely to this could cause a short circuit or electric shock. If you find...ask your components to be disconnected by removing the mains plug from the wall socket when not in any other cables. Plugging in the receiver Only plug in a while. Check the power cord once in after you an electric shock. 03 Connecting your hands are wet, as this...
...be stepped on vacation. 26 En A damaged power cord can cause a fire or give you have connected all your nearest Pioneer authorized independent service company for a replacement. • The receiver should be routed so that they are not likely to this could cause a short circuit or electric shock. If you find...ask your components to be disconnected by removing the mains plug from the wall socket when not in any other cables. Plugging in the receiver Only plug in a while. Check the power cord once in after you an electric shock. 03 Connecting your hands are wet, as this...
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... source discs, you want multichannel surround sound. 27 En Start by switching on your TV1 and subwoofer (if you have one), then the receiver (press RECEIVER). • Make sure the setup microphone is possible to check on the remote control, INPUT SELECT, or the front panel INPUT SELECTOR dial...playing a Dolby Digital or DTS surround sound DVD disc, you want to play. Note 1 Make sure that the VIDEO input is set this receiver. Listening to your system 04 English Français Español Chapter 4: Listening to your system Important • The listening modes and many...
... source discs, you want multichannel surround sound. 27 En Start by switching on your TV1 and subwoofer (if you have one), then the receiver (press RECEIVER). • Make sure the setup microphone is possible to check on the remote control, INPUT SELECT, or the front panel INPUT SELECTOR dial...playing a Dolby Digital or DTS surround sound DVD disc, you want to play. Note 1 Make sure that the VIDEO input is set this receiver. Listening to your system 04 English Français Español Chapter 4: Listening to your system Important • The listening modes and many...