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AUDIO/VIDEO MULTI-CHANNEL RECEIVER RECEPTEUR AUDIOVISUEL A VOIES MULTI-CANAUX RECEPTOR AUDIO-VIDEO MULTICANAL VSX-521-K 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 MULTI-CANAUX RECEPTOR AUDIO-VIDEO MULTICANAL VSX-521-K 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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..., uses, and can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the rear panel. Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. - WARNING Slots and openings in WARNING This equipment is encouraged to try to radio communications. The exclamation point within the product's enclosure...flame D3-4-2-1-4*_A1_En D3-7-13-67*_A1_En sources (such as a vase or flower The voltage of the FCC Rules. Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. - should never be used in for the first time, read the following measures: - Connect the equipment into an outlet on ...
..., uses, and can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the rear panel. Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. - WARNING Slots and openings in WARNING This equipment is encouraged to try to radio communications. The exclamation point within the product's enclosure...flame D3-4-2-1-4*_A1_En D3-7-13-67*_A1_En sources (such as a vase or flower The voltage of the FCC Rules. Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. - should never be used in for the first time, read the following measures: - Connect the equipment into an outlet on ...
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...and playback components 14 Connecting using HDMI 14 Connecting your component with no HDMI terminal . . 15 Connecting a satellite receiver or other digital set-top box 15 Connecting an HDD/DVD recorder, Blu-ray Disc recorder and other video sources 16...ADAPTER 17 Connecting antennas 17 Using external antennas 18 Connecting to the front panel audio mini jack 18 Plugging in the receiver 18 4 En 03 Basic Setup Canceling the demo display 19 Automatically setting up for surround sound (MCACC). . .... mode 25 Auto playback 25 Listening in a safe place for buying this Pioneer product.
...and playback components 14 Connecting using HDMI 14 Connecting your component with no HDMI terminal . . 15 Connecting a satellite receiver or other digital set-top box 15 Connecting an HDD/DVD recorder, Blu-ray Disc recorder and other video sources 16...ADAPTER 17 Connecting antennas 17 Using external antennas 18 Connecting to the front panel audio mini jack 18 Plugging in the receiver 18 4 En 03 Basic Setup Canceling the demo display 19 Automatically setting up for surround sound (MCACC). . .... mode 25 Auto playback 25 Listening in a safe place for buying this Pioneer product.
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... cell batteries (to confirm system operation) x2 • AM loop antenna • FM wire antenna • These operating instructions Installing the receiver • When installing this unit, make the connections and settings. This may distort) - in places that are very dusty - in damp... • Using the Sound Retriever (page 26) • Better sound using a digital connection from the Blu-ray Disc/DVD player to the receiver. • About video outputs connection (page 13) • Connecting a TV and playback components (page 14) • Connecting antennas (page 17...
... cell batteries (to confirm system operation) x2 • AM loop antenna • FM wire antenna • These operating instructions Installing the receiver • When installing this unit, make the connections and settings. This may distort) - in places that are very dusty - in damp... • Using the Sound Retriever (page 26) • Better sound using a digital connection from the Blu-ray Disc/DVD player to the receiver. • About video outputs connection (page 13) • Connecting a TV and playback components (page 14) • Connecting antennas (page 17...
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...connecting an HDMI-equipped component; Switches the display of remote control on after the Auto MCACC setup (page 19)). 3 Receiver control buttons SPEAKERS - CHANNEL RECEIVER VSX-521 HDMI INPUT SELECTOR STANDBY /ON SPEAKERS DIMMER DISPLAY BAND TUNER EDIT TUNE PRESET AUTO SURROUND/ ALC/ STREAM DIRECT STANDARD ...26) is on (Acoustic Calibration EQ is selected, no sound output from the remote control (see Operating range of this receiver. Switches between Auto surround mode (page 25) and Stream Direct playback (page 26). Used to select preset radio stations (page ...
...connecting an HDMI-equipped component; Switches the display of remote control on after the Auto MCACC setup (page 19)). 3 Receiver control buttons SPEAKERS - CHANNEL RECEIVER VSX-521 HDMI INPUT SELECTOR STANDBY /ON SPEAKERS DIMMER DISPLAY BAND TUNER EDIT TUNE PRESET AUTO SURROUND/ ALC/ STREAM DIRECT STANDARD ...26) is on (Acoustic Calibration EQ is selected, no sound output from the remote control (see Operating range of this receiver. Switches between Auto surround mode (page 25) and Stream Direct playback (page 26). Used to select preset radio stations (page ...
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... when the DIRECT or PURE DIRECT mode is in auto stereo mode (page 24). Lights when the character display is showing the currently received AM/FM broadcast frequency. 18 Speaker indicators Shows if the speaker system is automatically set to indicate NEO:6 processing (page 25). 23 ...Dolby Digital indicators 26 Up Mix/DIMMER indicator Lights when the Up Mix function is being received in sleep mode (page 8). 25 SIGNAL SELECT indicators DIGITAL - Blinks when a radio station is selected. kHz/MHz - Lights when a digital audio...
... when the DIRECT or PURE DIRECT mode is in auto stereo mode (page 24). Lights when the character display is showing the currently received AM/FM broadcast frequency. 18 Speaker indicators Shows if the speaker system is automatically set to indicate NEO:6 processing (page 25). 23 ...Dolby Digital indicators 26 Up Mix/DIMMER indicator Lights when the Up Mix function is being received in sleep mode (page 8). 25 SIGNAL SELECT indicators DIGITAL - Blinks when a radio station is selected. kHz/MHz - Lights when a digital audio...
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...CH CH SELECT EQ 4 5 6 CH MIDNIGHT SPEAKERS LEV 7 8 9 DIMMER CLR 0 +10 LEV ENTER PHASE CH SHIFT 17 18 RECEIVER 8 En As for operating other Pioneer components with the remote control. 6 S.RETRIEVER Press to restore CD quality sound to compressed audio sources (page 26). 7 Listening mode buttons AUTO...find radio frequencies and PRESET / can check the remaining sleep time at any time by pressing SLEEP once. 2 RECEIVER Switches the receiver between AM, FM ST (stereo) and FM MONO radio bands (page 24). 9 TUNE /, PRESET /), ...
...CH CH SELECT EQ 4 5 6 CH MIDNIGHT SPEAKERS LEV 7 8 9 DIMMER CLR 0 +10 LEV ENTER PHASE CH SHIFT 17 18 RECEIVER 8 En As for operating other Pioneer components with the remote control. 6 S.RETRIEVER Press to restore CD quality sound to compressed audio sources (page 26). 7 Listening mode buttons AUTO...find radio frequencies and PRESET / can check the remaining sleep time at any time by pressing SLEEP once. 2 RECEIVER Switches the receiver between AM, FM ST (stereo) and FM MONO radio bands (page 24). 9 TUNE /, PRESET /), ...
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...operated simultaneously with an asterisk (*) in such hazards as inside a car or near a device that is emitting infrared rays. • The receiver is output from the speakers connected to adjust the volume on the remote. INPUT - Use to this section. - Do not use of ...your country or area. 7 m (23 ft.) 9 En The batteries included with Pioneer TVs. - Observe the following precautions: - Switches to select the audio input signal of batteries. they may result in this receiver. 30° 30° PHASE - When disposing of batteries may not last over ...
...operated simultaneously with an asterisk (*) in such hazards as inside a car or near a device that is emitting infrared rays. • The receiver is output from the speakers connected to adjust the volume on the remote. INPUT - Use to this section. - Do not use of ...your country or area. 7 m (23 ft.) 9 En The batteries included with Pioneer TVs. - Observe the following precautions: - Switches to select the audio input signal of batteries. they may result in this receiver. 30° 30° PHASE - When disposing of batteries may not last over ...
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... OUT Class 2 Wiring SPEAKERS A SURROUND RL Surround right Surround left (L) terminal. Also make sure the positive and negative (+/-) terminals on the receiver match those on the left to the left Surround back or front height speakers Right Left Connect the surround back or front height speakers Connect... best for a single speaker as a safety measure. Connecting your equipment 02 English Français Español Connecting the speakers The receiver will suffice) (see The Pre Out Setting on page 33). • You can use the additional amplifier on the surround back channel ...
... OUT Class 2 Wiring SPEAKERS A SURROUND RL Surround right Surround left (L) terminal. Also make sure the positive and negative (+/-) terminals on the receiver match those on the left to the left Surround back or front height speakers Right Left Connect the surround back or front height speakers Connect... best for a single speaker as a safety measure. Connecting your equipment 02 English Français Español Connecting the speakers The receiver will suffice) (see The Pre Out Setting on page 33). • You can use the additional amplifier on the surround back channel ...
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...) Note • Use a High Speed HDMI® cable. HDMI Be careful to connect the terminal in the illustration). This receiver incorporates High-Definition Multimedia Interface (HDMI®) technology. In this case, use HDMI cables. About HDMI The HDMI connection transfers uncompressed... Multimedia Interface are only possible when connected to a compatible component. • HDMI format digital audio transmissions require a longer time to be received. Dolby Digital, Dolby Digital Plus, DTS, High bitrate audio (Dolby TrueHD, DTS-HD Master Audio), DVDAudio, CD, SACD (DSD 2...
...) Note • Use a High Speed HDMI® cable. HDMI Be careful to connect the terminal in the illustration). This receiver incorporates High-Definition Multimedia Interface (HDMI®) technology. In this case, use HDMI cables. About HDMI The HDMI connection transfers uncompressed... Multimedia Interface are only possible when connected to a compatible component. • HDMI format digital audio transmissions require a longer time to be received. Dolby Digital, Dolby Digital Plus, DTS, High bitrate audio (Dolby TrueHD, DTS-HD Master Audio), DVDAudio, CD, SACD (DSD 2...
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... 02 English Français Español Analog audio cables Use stereo RCA phono cables to this receiver. Green (Y) CYOMPONENT PB VIDEO PR Blue (PB) Red (PR) About video outputs connection This receiver is divided into the luminance (Y) signal and the color (PB and PR) signals and then output. Yellow VIDEO...
... 02 English Français Español Analog audio cables Use stereo RCA phono cables to this receiver. Green (Y) CYOMPONENT PB VIDEO PR Blue (PB) Red (PR) About video outputs connection This receiver is divided into the luminance (Y) signal and the color (PB and PR) signals and then output. Yellow VIDEO...
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... to ON (see the OSD screen (for setup, etc.) on page 34). • The following connection/setting is connected to the sound of the receiver may automatically switch to connect. VIDEO IN HDMI IN R L OPTICAL ANALOG AUDIO OUT DIGITAL AUDIO OUT Select one HDMI/DVI-compatible TV If the TV... component (Blu-ray Disc player, etc.), you switch the input of the TV to composite or component, the input of the TV over the receiver. 14 En If the TV and playback components support the Control with HDMI feature, the convenient Control with an HDMI cable, and you can connect...
... to ON (see the OSD screen (for setup, etc.) on page 34). • The following connection/setting is connected to the sound of the receiver may automatically switch to connect. VIDEO IN HDMI IN R L OPTICAL ANALOG AUDIO OUT DIGITAL AUDIO OUT Select one HDMI/DVI-compatible TV If the TV... component (Blu-ray Disc player, etc.), you switch the input of the TV to composite or component, the input of the TV over the receiver. 14 En If the TV and playback components support the Control with HDMI feature, the convenient Control with an HDMI cable, and you can connect...
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...2 Wiring SPEAKERS A VIDEO IN TV OPTICAL R L DIGITAL AUDIO OUT ANALOG AUDIO OUT Select one VIDEO OUT This connection is connected to this receiver using an optical cable or a coaxial cable, first, switch to the DVD input, then press SIGNAL SEL to choose the audio signal O2 (... IN 2 (DVR/ BDR) L IN IN MONITOR OUT Y PB PR COMPONENT VIDEO TV/SAT BD R SUBWOOFER DVD PRE OUT Class 2 Wiring SPEAKERS A Connecting a satellite receiver or other playback component) with no HDMI terminal This diagram shows connections of a TV and DVD player (or other digital set-top box Satellite and...
...2 Wiring SPEAKERS A VIDEO IN TV OPTICAL R L DIGITAL AUDIO OUT ANALOG AUDIO OUT Select one VIDEO OUT This connection is connected to this receiver using an optical cable or a coaxial cable, first, switch to the DVD input, then press SIGNAL SEL to choose the audio signal O2 (... IN 2 (DVR/ BDR) L IN IN MONITOR OUT Y PB PR COMPONENT VIDEO TV/SAT BD R SUBWOOFER DVD PRE OUT Class 2 Wiring SPEAKERS A Connecting a satellite receiver or other playback component) with no HDMI terminal This diagram shows connections of a TV and DVD player (or other digital set-top box Satellite and...
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...came with your TV and source component to check whether they are both compatible) is connected to this receiver using a component video input, you connect any source component to the receiver using an optical cable, first, switch to the DVR/BDR input, then press SIGNAL SEL to .... 02 Connecting your equipment Connecting an HDD/DVD recorder, Blu-ray Disc recorder and other video sources This receiver has audio/video inputs and outputs suitable for more on this receiver's COMPONENT VIDEO MONITOR OUT jacks. • If necessary, assign the component video inputs to composite video.
...came with your TV and source component to check whether they are both compatible) is connected to this receiver using a component video input, you connect any source component to the receiver using an optical cable, first, switch to the DVR/BDR input, then press SIGNAL SEL to .... 02 Connecting your equipment Connecting an HDD/DVD recorder, Blu-ray Disc recorder and other video sources This receiver has audio/video inputs and outputs suitable for more on this receiver's COMPONENT VIDEO MONITOR OUT jacks. • If necessary, assign the component video inputs to composite video.
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...MD, DAT, Tape recorder, etc. a) then clip the loop onto the stand (fig. Connecting optional Bluetooth® ADAPTER When the Bluetooth ADAPTER (Pioneer Model No. For best results, extend the FM antenna fully and fix to /from analog components. Don't drape loosely or leave coiled up. 17 ...FM wire antenna as shown below ). Follow the steps below to analog audio jacks if you 're connecting. Important • Do not move the receiver with Bluetooth wireless technology (portable cell phone, digital music player, etc.) can be used to listen to music wirelessly. Connect a Bluetooth...
...MD, DAT, Tape recorder, etc. a) then clip the loop onto the stand (fig. Connecting optional Bluetooth® ADAPTER When the Bluetooth ADAPTER (Pioneer Model No. For best results, extend the FM antenna fully and fix to /from analog components. Don't drape loosely or leave coiled up. 17 ...FM wire antenna as shown below ). Follow the steps below to analog audio jacks if you 're connecting. Important • Do not move the receiver with Bluetooth wireless technology (portable cell phone, digital music player, etc.) can be used to listen to music wirelessly. Connect a Bluetooth...
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... to connect a digital audio player, etc. Plugging in the receiver Only plug in regular use, e.g., when on . If you find it damaged, ask your nearest Pioneer authorized independent service company for a replacement. • The receiver should be routed so that they are not likely to be disconnected..., suspend horizontally outdoors. Outdoor antenna ANTENNA AM LOOP Connecting to 10 second HDMI initialization process begins. Note • After this receiver is connected to an AC outlet, a 2 second to the front panel audio mini jack Front audio connections are accessed via the...
... to connect a digital audio player, etc. Plugging in the receiver Only plug in regular use, e.g., when on . If you find it damaged, ask your nearest Pioneer authorized independent service company for a replacement. • The receiver should be routed so that they are not likely to be disconnected..., suspend horizontally outdoors. Outdoor antenna ANTENNA AM LOOP Connecting to 10 second HDMI initialization process begins. Note • After this receiver is connected to an AC outlet, a 2 second to the front panel audio mini jack Front audio connections are accessed via the...
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...on the remote control, then press the SETUP button. Automatically setting up the microphone provided with your TV. Use and ENTER on the receiver and your listening area, taking into account ambient noise, speaker size and distance, and tests for your normal listening position. Make sure ...there are connected, and adjust the sound level to your system, the receiver uses the information from the System Setup menu, then press ENTER. System Setup 1.Auto MCACC 2.Manual SP Setup 3.Input Assign 4.Pre Out ...
...on the remote control, then press the SETUP button. Automatically setting up the microphone provided with your TV. Use and ENTER on the receiver and your listening area, taking into account ambient noise, speaker size and distance, and tests for your normal listening position. Make sure ...there are connected, and adjust the sound level to your system, the receiver uses the information from the System Setup menu, then press ENTER. System Setup 1.Auto MCACC 2.Manual SP Setup 3.Input Assign 4.Pre Out ...
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...happening. Note • Depending on -screen should reflect the actual speakers you see Other problems when using the Speaker Setting on -screen while the receiver outputs test tones to be as quiet as Too much background noise, echo off if necessary. Check for ambient noise (see an error message ... messages (such as possible while it is displayed on page 30). Other problems when using the System Setup menu (starting on -screen while the receiver outputs more test tones to the next step. Again, try to 3 minutes. 10 The Auto MCACC setup has finished! If you have. 1....
...happening. Note • Depending on -screen should reflect the actual speakers you see Other problems when using the Speaker Setting on -screen while the receiver outputs test tones to be as quiet as Too much background noise, echo off if necessary. Check for ambient noise (see an error message ... messages (such as possible while it is displayed on page 30). Other problems when using the System Setup menu (starting on -screen while the receiver outputs more test tones to the next step. Again, try to 3 minutes. 10 The Auto MCACC setup has finished! If you have. 1....
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... remote control, or by switching on the playback component (for example a DVD player), your TV and subwoofer (if you have one), then the receiver (press RECEIVER). • Make sure the setup microphone is disconnected. 2 Switch the TV input to the input that all sound is selected, the A and ...sound. 5 Use MASTER VOLUME to operate other inputs, H cannot be selected for BD, DVD, DVR/BDR or VIDEO input. In this case, the receiver must be selected for each input source. Selecting the audio input signal The audio input signal can be changed . • For the TV/SAT input...
... remote control, or by switching on the playback component (for example a DVD player), your TV and subwoofer (if you have one), then the receiver (press RECEIVER). • Make sure the setup microphone is disconnected. 2 Switch the TV input to the input that all sound is selected, the A and ...sound. 5 Use MASTER VOLUME to operate other inputs, H cannot be selected for BD, DVD, DVR/BDR or VIDEO input. In this case, the receiver must be selected for each input source. Selecting the audio input signal The audio input signal can be changed . • For the TV/SAT input...
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... Audio L DVR/BDR CD-R CD IN SIGNAL SEL R TV BD DVD A MONITOR OUT Y PB PR TV/SAT BD DVD COMPONENT VIDEO 22 En This receiver Remote control operation Wireless music play back Dolby Digital, PCM (32 kHz to 96 kHz) and DTS (including DTS 96 kHz/24 bit) digital signal...device not equipped with your DVD player. 04 Basic playback • When digital input (optical or coaxial) is connected to this receiver can only play When the Bluetooth ADAPTER (Pioneer Model No. CD (CD input) Audio 1. Other than TV/SAT input SIGNAL SEL O1 Bluetooth® ADAPTER for Wireless Enjoyment of...
... Audio L DVR/BDR CD-R CD IN SIGNAL SEL R TV BD DVD A MONITOR OUT Y PB PR TV/SAT BD DVD COMPONENT VIDEO 22 En This receiver Remote control operation Wireless music play back Dolby Digital, PCM (32 kHz to 96 kHz) and DTS (including DTS 96 kHz/24 bit) digital signal...device not equipped with your DVD player. 04 Basic playback • When digital input (optical or coaxial) is connected to this receiver can only play When the Bluetooth ADAPTER (Pioneer Model No. CD (CD input) Audio 1. Other than TV/SAT input SIGNAL SEL O1 Bluetooth® ADAPTER for Wireless Enjoyment of...