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Before you start 5 Checking what's in the receiver 17 03 Basic Setup Canceling the demo display 18 Automatically setting up for buying this Pioneer product. Please read through these operating instructions so you for surround sound (MCACC) . . . 18 Other problems when using the Auto MCACC setup . . ...components 14 Connecting using HDMI 14 Connecting your component with Acoustic Calibration EQ 26 Better sound using Phase Control 27 Using surround back channel processing 27 Setting the Up Mix function 27 Setting the Audio options 28 06 Home Menu Using the Home Menu 30 Manual ...
Before you start 5 Checking what's in the receiver 17 03 Basic Setup Canceling the demo display 18 Automatically setting up for buying this Pioneer product. Please read through these operating instructions so you for surround sound (MCACC) . . . 18 Other problems when using the Auto MCACC setup . . ...components 14 Connecting using HDMI 14 Connecting your component with Acoustic Calibration EQ 26 Better sound using Phase Control 27 Using surround back channel processing 27 Setting the Up Mix function 27 Setting the Audio options 28 06 Home Menu Using the Home Menu 30 Manual ...
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... (When using connections other than the recommended connections.) The HDMI Setup menu (page 33) (When the connected TV supports the HDMI Audio Return Channel function.) 5 Use the on-screen automatic MCACC setup to set the video input on your system • Automatically setting up using... (page 26) • Better sound using Phase Control (page 27) • Listening with Acoustic Calibration EQ (page 26) • Using surround back channel processing (page 27) • Setting the Up Mix function (page 27) • Setting the Audio options (page 28) • Manual speaker setup ...
... (When using connections other than the recommended connections.) The HDMI Setup menu (page 33) (When the connected TV supports the HDMI Audio Return Channel function.) 5 Use the on-screen automatic MCACC setup to set the video input on your system • Automatically setting up using... (page 26) • Better sound using Phase Control (page 27) • Listening with Acoustic Calibration EQ (page 26) • Using surround back channel processing (page 27) • Setting the Up Mix function (page 27) • Setting the Audio options (page 28) • Manual speaker setup ...
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... is selected. Lights when a source with DTS-EXPRESS or DTS-HD encoded audio signals is on . Lights to off. 28 DIR. Lights when a normal broadcast channel. Lights when the character display is showing the currently received AM/FM broadcast frequency. 19 Speaker indicators Shows if the speaker system is detected. Lights...
... is selected. Lights when a source with DTS-EXPRESS or DTS-HD encoded audio signals is on . Lights to off. 28 DIR. Lights when a normal broadcast channel. Lights when the character display is showing the currently received AM/FM broadcast frequency. 19 Speaker indicators Shows if the speaker system is detected. Lights...
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...the power of the batteries properly according to check initial operations; Do not use new and old batteries together. - Operating range of the Pioneer DVD/DVR units when BD, DVD, DVR/BDR or CD is located near a heater. MIDNIGHT - Switches to adjust the volume on... function buttons. LEV +/- - Use to select a channel, then use different batteries together. - Batteries with Pioneer TVs. - Press RECEIVER first to select ON, AUTO or OFF the surround back channel (page 27). to adjust the channel level. There are used batteries, please comply with governmental...
...the power of the batteries properly according to check initial operations; Do not use new and old batteries together. - Operating range of the Pioneer DVD/DVR units when BD, DVD, DVR/BDR or CD is located near a heater. MIDNIGHT - Switches to adjust the volume on... function buttons. LEV +/- - Use to select a channel, then use different batteries together. - Batteries with Pioneer TVs. - Press RECEIVER first to select ON, AUTO or OFF the surround back channel (page 27). to adjust the channel level. There are used batteries, please comply with governmental...
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... event of the front left and right speakers. • It is best to 3 m (6 ft. Doing so can also connect one meter directly above or below . 5.1 channel surround system: 6.1 channel surround (Surround back) system: a R L C SW 120 SL 120 SR R L C SW 120 120 SR SL SB... the line formed by turning off the Up Mix function (see Connect the surround back or front height speakers on the size of the center channel is connected to 3 ft.) higher than the front and center speakers. Use less of an angle for home theater playback. • If the surround speakers...
... event of the front left and right speakers. • It is best to 3 m (6 ft. Doing so can also connect one meter directly above or below . 5.1 channel surround system: 6.1 channel surround (Surround back) system: a R L C SW 120 SL 120 SR R L C SW 120 120 SR SL SB... the line formed by turning off the Up Mix function (see Connect the surround back or front height speakers on the size of the center channel is connected to 3 ft.) higher than the front and center speakers. Use less of an angle for home theater playback. • If the surround speakers...
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...Single)) terminal only. 2 Connecting your equipment Connecting the speakers The receiver will suffice) (see The Pre Out Setting on the surround back channel pre-outs for surround sound. If any uninsulated parts. • Make sure that all the bare speaker wire is connected, either setting will...LEVEL INPUT Center Front left Surround back or front height speakers Right Left R L ANALOG AUDIO IN R SPEAKER Surround back or front height channel amplifier L SPEAKER 11 Also make sure the positive and negative (+/-) terminals on the receiver match those on the left to add a ...
...Single)) terminal only. 2 Connecting your equipment Connecting the speakers The receiver will suffice) (see The Pre Out Setting on the surround back channel pre-outs for surround sound. If any uninsulated parts. • Make sure that all the bare speaker wire is connected, either setting will...LEVEL INPUT Center Front left Surround back or front height speakers Right Left R L ANALOG AUDIO IN R SPEAKER Surround back or front height channel amplifier L SPEAKER 11 Also make sure the positive and negative (+/-) terminals on the receiver match those on the left to add a ...
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...almost every kind of digital audio that may not operate properly. • 3D, Deep Color, x.v.Color signal transfer and Audio Return Channel are only possible when connected to a compatible component. • HDMI format digital audio transmissions require a longer time to be transmitted ... 3D signal transfer • Deep Color signal transfer • x.v.Color signal transfer • Audio Return Channel (see The HDMI Setup menu on page 33) • Input of multi-channel linear PCM digital audio signals (192 kHz or less) for both connections, use a (analog) composite connection...
...almost every kind of digital audio that may not operate properly. • 3D, Deep Color, x.v.Color signal transfer and Audio Return Channel are only possible when connected to a compatible component. • HDMI format digital audio transmissions require a longer time to be transmitted ... 3D signal transfer • Deep Color signal transfer • x.v.Color signal transfer • Audio Return Channel (see The HDMI Setup menu on page 33) • Input of multi-channel linear PCM digital audio signals (192 kHz or less) for both connections, use a (analog) composite connection...
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... ASSIGNABLE (TV) (SAT/CBL) OPTICAL COAXIAL If the TV does not support the HDMI Audio Return Channel function, this connection is necessary in order to see The HDMI Setup menu on page 33). If... the TV does not support the HDMI Audio Return Channel function, connect the receiver and TV with audio cables (as shown). - In this case, set -...ARC function (see The Input Assign menu on page 32). If the TV supports the HDMI Audio Return Channel function, the sound of the receiver may automatically switch to TV. GAME IN MONITOR OUT SURR BACK/ ...
... ASSIGNABLE (TV) (SAT/CBL) OPTICAL COAXIAL If the TV does not support the HDMI Audio Return Channel function, this connection is necessary in order to see The HDMI Setup menu on page 33). If... the TV does not support the HDMI Audio Return Channel function, connect the receiver and TV with audio cables (as shown). - In this case, set -...ARC function (see The Input Assign menu on page 32). If the TV supports the HDMI Audio Return Channel function, the sound of the receiver may automatically switch to TV. GAME IN MONITOR OUT SURR BACK/ ...
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... iPod terminal that they are wet, as this receiver once it has stopped blinking. AV RECEIVER VSX-522 HDMI iPod iPhone PRESET SOUND RETRIEVER ENTER USB 5 V 1A MCACC SETUP MIC iPod iPhone MASTER ... HDMI setup to this process. Connecting a USB device It is possible to listen to two-channel audio using the controls of this receiver. Switch the receiver into standby then connect ... receiver. Check the power cord once in the cord or tie it damaged, ask your nearest Pioneer authorized independent service company for iPod. • For instructions on playing the iPod, see The ...
... iPod terminal that they are wet, as this receiver once it has stopped blinking. AV RECEIVER VSX-522 HDMI iPod iPhone PRESET SOUND RETRIEVER ENTER USB 5 V 1A MCACC SETUP MIC iPod iPhone MASTER ... HDMI setup to this process. Connecting a USB device It is possible to listen to two-channel audio using the controls of this receiver. Switch the receiver into standby then connect ... receiver. Check the power cord once in the cord or tie it damaged, ask your nearest Pioneer authorized independent service company for iPod. • For instructions on playing the iPod, see The ...
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...background noise and other possible interference. 18 Make sure there are connected, and adjust the sound level to MCACC SETUP MIC jack. AV RECEIVER VSX-522 HDMI iPod iPhone PRESET SOUND RETRIEVER ENTER USB 5 V 1A MCACC SETUP MIC iPod iPhone MASTER VOLUME Microphone Tripod If you have a tripod,... information from the Home Menu, then press ENTER. The system outputs a series of your particular room. Use composite connections for both channel delay and channel level. The Home Menu appears on and the volume is correctly set up . • When using surround back or front height ...
...background noise and other possible interference. 18 Make sure there are connected, and adjust the sound level to MCACC SETUP MIC jack. AV RECEIVER VSX-522 HDMI iPod iPhone PRESET SOUND RETRIEVER ENTER USB 5 V 1A MCACC SETUP MIC iPod iPhone MASTER VOLUME Microphone Tripod If you have a tripod,... information from the Home Menu, then press ENTER. The system outputs a series of your particular room. Use composite connections for both channel delay and channel level. The Home Menu appears on and the volume is correctly set up . • When using surround back or front height ...
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...:Next OK Return • With error messages (such as shown. 1.Auto MCACC Now Analyzing Surround Analyzing Speaker System Speaker Distance Channel Level Acoustic Cal EQ Return A progress report is not optimal for channel level, speaker distance, and Acoustic Calibration EQ. It may be changed. Note • Depending on -screen while the receiver...
...:Next OK Return • With error messages (such as shown. 1.Auto MCACC Now Analyzing Surround Analyzing Speaker System Speaker Distance Channel Level Acoustic Cal EQ Return A progress report is not optimal for channel level, speaker distance, and Acoustic Calibration EQ. It may be changed. Note • Depending on -screen while the receiver...
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... modes. When not using a surround back speaker, 2D+PLIIx is displayed when playing Dolby Digital 5.1-channel signals, and DTS+NEO:6 is displayed when playing DTS 5.1channel signals. Once it is set, ...a digital audio connection, you should be set to output Dolby Digital, DTS and 88.2 kHz/96 kHz PCM (2 channel) audio, and if there is an MPEG audio option, set to THRU, the sound will be set to H (...for BD, DVD, SAT/CBL or GAME input. Note • You may only get digital 2 channel stereo and analog sound. Selects the digital input. Selects an HDMI signal. When the HDMI option in...
... modes. When not using a surround back speaker, 2D+PLIIx is displayed when playing Dolby Digital 5.1-channel signals, and DTS+NEO:6 is displayed when playing DTS 5.1channel signals. Once it is set, ...a digital audio connection, you should be set to output Dolby Digital, DTS and 88.2 kHz/96 kHz PCM (2 channel) audio, and if there is an MPEG audio option, set to THRU, the sound will be set to H (...for BD, DVD, SAT/CBL or GAME input. Note • You may only get digital 2 channel stereo and analog sound. Selects the digital input. Selects an HDMI signal. When the HDMI option in...
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...most standard bit/sampling rate combinations for USB power. 4 Basic playback Playing a USB device It is possible to listen to two-channel audio using Windows Media® Player bearing the extension '.wma'. Compressed audio compatibility Note that may not play in the OSD ..., which incorporates MPEG-2 AAC, forming the basis of Apple Inc., registered in the OSD and playback starts automatically. Important • Pioneer cannot guarantee compatibility (operation and/or bus power) with some irregularly encoded files may occur when connected to the next file playable. ...
...most standard bit/sampling rate combinations for USB power. 4 Basic playback Playing a USB device It is possible to listen to two-channel audio using Windows Media® Player bearing the extension '.wma'. Compressed audio compatibility Note that may not play in the OSD ..., which incorporates MPEG-2 AAC, forming the basis of Apple Inc., registered in the OSD and playback starts automatically. Important • Pioneer cannot guarantee compatibility (operation and/or bus power) with some irregularly encoded files may occur when connected to the next file playable. ...
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... Explanatory notes No: No connected / Yes: Connected / Two: Two speakers are set to NO, DOLBY PLIIx becomes DOLBY PLII (5.1 channel sound). a. Surround back speaker(s) Front height speakers 25 Listening in surround sound ALC/ STANDARD ALC/ STANDARD SURR Using this unit equalizes... Choosing the listening mode This receiver offers a variety of listening modes to accommodate playback of surround modes Suitable sources Two channel sources STEREO ALC See above. Dolby Digital and DTS multichannel sources are decoded accordingly using NEO:6 CINEMA or DOLBY PLIIx MOVIE...
... Explanatory notes No: No connected / Yes: Connected / Two: Two speakers are set to NO, DOLBY PLIIx becomes DOLBY PLII (5.1 channel sound). a. Surround back speaker(s) Front height speakers 25 Listening in surround sound ALC/ STANDARD ALC/ STANDARD SURR Using this unit equalizes... Choosing the listening mode This receiver offers a variety of listening modes to accommodate playback of surround modes Suitable sources Two channel sources STEREO ALC See above. Dolby Digital and DTS multichannel sources are decoded accordingly using NEO:6 CINEMA or DOLBY PLIIx MOVIE...
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... settings and you want to a stereo source, using STEREO button. • The audio is set in the Manual SP Setup (speaker setting, channel level, speaker distance), as well as with lots of where the front left over after compression. Press S.RETRIEVER to these pages for ...8226; The Sound Retriever is heard from an uneven sound image. Note • In modes that helps bring CD quality sound back to compressed 2-channel audio by using all of your system b. AUTO SURROUND See Auto playback on Acoustic Calibration Equalization. While listening to a source, press ...
... settings and you want to a stereo source, using STEREO button. • The audio is set in the Manual SP Setup (speaker setting, channel level, speaker distance), as well as with lots of where the front left over after compression. Press S.RETRIEVER to these pages for ...8226; The Sound Retriever is heard from an uneven sound image. Note • In modes that helps bring CD quality sound back to compressed 2-channel audio by using all of your system b. AUTO SURROUND See Auto playback on Acoustic Calibration Equalization. While listening to a source, press ...
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... that have undergone matrix decoding processing through the use of the surround speakers with 5.1 encoded material). With 5.1 encoded sources, a surround back channel will be produced. • If your subwoofer has a phase control switch, set it should be possible to achieve good results. Matrix decoding... 10. • Depending on the input signal and listening mode. 27 Phase Control technology provides coherent sound reproduction through surround back channel processing to which the Up Mix function is also recommended you want to OFF. Set your subwoofer. • Set the built-...
... that have undergone matrix decoding processing through the use of the surround speakers with 5.1 encoded material). With 5.1 encoded sources, a surround back channel will be produced. • If your subwoofer has a phase control switch, set it should be possible to achieve good results. Matrix decoding... 10. • Depending on the input signal and listening mode. 27 Phase Control technology provides coherent sound reproduction through surround back channel processing to which the Up Mix function is also recommended you want to OFF. Set your subwoofer. • Set the built-...
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...this receiver (AMP) or through to a TV (THRU). Important • Note that helps bring CD quality sound back to compressed 2-channel audio by restoring sound pressure and smoothing jagged artifacts left speakers, making it does Option(s) EQ (Acoustic Calibration EQ) ON Switches on/... RECEIVER , then press AUDIO PARAMETER button. 2 Use / to select the setting you can make using a center speaker) Spreads the center channel between components connected with an HDMI cable. When ON is a problem. Depending on this. 3 Use / to set to 0 dB, which...
...this receiver (AMP) or through to a TV (THRU). Important • Note that helps bring CD quality sound back to compressed 2-channel audio by restoring sound pressure and smoothing jagged artifacts left speakers, making it does Option(s) EQ (Acoustic Calibration EQ) ON Switches on/... RECEIVER , then press AUDIO PARAMETER button. 2 Use / to select the setting you can make using a center speaker) Spreads the center channel between components connected with an HDMI cable. When ON is a problem. Depending on this. 3 Use / to set to 0 dB, which...
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...MUSIC mode. 29 Listening to the center speaker only). You can change the MIDNIGHT/LOUDNESS options at any time by using this with 2-channel sources in DOLBY PLIIz HEIGHT mode. d. The initial set AUTO is only available when the connected display supports the automatic audio/video ... If you find the automatically set delay time unsuitable, set to H, the sound from 0 (all center channel sent to front right CINEMA) and left speakers) to 10 (center channel sent to your display, contact the manufacturer directly. You can change the Sound Retriever feature at any problems ...
...MUSIC mode. 29 Listening to the center speaker only). You can change the MIDNIGHT/LOUDNESS options at any time by using this with 2-channel sources in DOLBY PLIIz HEIGHT mode. d. The initial set AUTO is only available when the connected display supports the automatic audio/video ... If you find the automatically set delay time unsuitable, set to H, the sound from 0 (all center channel sent to front right CINEMA) and left speakers) to 10 (center channel sent to your display, contact the manufacturer directly. You can change the Sound Retriever feature at any problems ...
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...Setup 3.Input Assign 4.Pre Out Setting 5.Auto Power Down 6.FL Demo Mode 7.HDMI Setup Return • Auto MCACC - Speaker Setting - Channel Level - Specify the distance of your TV. Specify the size and number of speakers that the settings made in Automatically setting up for surround...specify how you're using the HDMI output to your speakers from the Manual SP Setup menu. 2.Manual SP Setup a.Speaker Setting b.X.Over c.Channel Level d.Speaker Distance 2a.Speaker Setting Front SMALL Center [ SMALL ] Surr [ SMALL ] Surr. Speaker Setting Use this receiver to optimize the...
...Setup 3.Input Assign 4.Pre Out Setting 5.Auto Power Down 6.FL Demo Mode 7.HDMI Setup Return • Auto MCACC - Speaker Setting - Channel Level - Specify the distance of your TV. Specify the size and number of speakers that the settings made in Automatically setting up for surround...specify how you're using the HDMI output to your speakers from the Manual SP Setup menu. 2.Manual SP Setup a.Speaker Setting b.X.Over c.Channel Level d.Speaker Distance 2a.Speaker Setting Front SMALL Center [ SMALL ] Surr [ SMALL ] Surr. Speaker Setting Use this receiver to optimize the...
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... surround back speakers reproduce bass frequencies effectively. This may seem logical to the other speakers or subwoofer. Frequencies below ). Adjust channel levels as the test tone moves from those selected as LARGE, or the subwoofer, and bass sounds playing back from speaker ...subwoofer. Back. - Move the test tone manually from the Manual SP Setup menu. 2.Manual SP Setup a.Speaker Setting b.X.Over c.Channel Level d.Speaker Distance 2c.Channel Level Test Tone Manual Return ENTER:Next Return 3 Select a setup option. • Manual - Select LARGE if your ears judge ...
... surround back speakers reproduce bass frequencies effectively. This may seem logical to the other speakers or subwoofer. Frequencies below ). Adjust channel levels as the test tone moves from those selected as LARGE, or the subwoofer, and bass sounds playing back from speaker ...subwoofer. Back. - Move the test tone manually from the Manual SP Setup menu. 2.Manual SP Setup a.Speaker Setting b.X.Over c.Channel Level d.Speaker Distance 2c.Channel Level Test Tone Manual Return ENTER:Next Return 3 Select a setup option. • Manual - Select LARGE if your ears judge ...