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...17 Plugging in surround sound 25 Using the Advanced surround 26 Using Stream Direct 26 Using the Sound Retriever 26 Listening with Acoustic Calibration EQ 26 Better sound using Phase Control ...unit 37 Cleaning the unit 37 Specifications 37 4 Please read through these operating instructions so you for surround sound (MCACC) . . . 18 Other problems when using the Auto MCACC setup . . . . 19... playback controls 23 Compressed audio compatibility 23 Listening to the radio 24 Improving FM sound 24 Saving station presets 24 Listening to station presets 24 Naming preset stations 24 ...
...17 Plugging in surround sound 25 Using the Advanced surround 26 Using Stream Direct 26 Using the Sound Retriever 26 Listening with Acoustic Calibration EQ 26 Better sound using Phase Control ...unit 37 Cleaning the unit 37 Specifications 37 4 Please read through these operating instructions so you for surround sound (MCACC) . . . 18 Other problems when using the Auto MCACC setup . . . . 19... playback controls 23 Compressed audio compatibility 23 Listening to the radio 24 Improving FM sound 24 Saving station presets 24 Listening to station presets 24 Naming preset stations 24 ...
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...settings on the receiver Checking what's in places that gives off a magnetic field). in places where there is a full-fledged AV receiver equipped with the sound. - in the receiver (page 17) 3 Power On Make sure you've set up your TV to hook up for surround... an iPod (page 22) • Playing a USB device (page 23) • Choosing the listening mode (page 25) 7 Adjusting the sound as desired • Using the Sound Retriever (page 26) • Better sound using Phase Control (page 27) • Listening with the TV if you don't know how to do this. 4 The...
...settings on the receiver Checking what's in places that gives off a magnetic field). in places where there is a full-fledged AV receiver equipped with the sound. - in the receiver (page 17) 3 Power On Make sure you've set up your TV to hook up for surround... an iPod (page 22) • Playing a USB device (page 23) • Choosing the listening mode (page 25) 7 Adjusting the sound as desired • Using the Sound Retriever (page 26) • Better sound using Phase Control (page 27) • Listening with the TV if you don't know how to do this. 4 The...
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...Character display See Display on page 9). 9 MASTER VOLUME dial 10 STANDBY/ON 11 PHONES jack Use to connect headphones. The listening mode when the sound is heard from the speakers connected to this unit. ADVANCED SURROUND - Chapter 1 Controls and displays Front panel 1 INPUT SELECTOR STANDBY / ON 23 4 ... BAND TUNER EDIT TUNE PRESET AUTO SURROUND/ ALC/ STREAM DIRECT STANDARD SURR ADVANCED SURROUND STEREO SOUND RETRIEVER ENTER PHONES USB 5 V 1A MCACC SETUP MIC iPod iPhone 9 AV RECEIVER VSX-522 MASTER VOLUME 16 17 22 23 18 19 20 18 21 24 25 26 27 26 ...
...Character display See Display on page 9). 9 MASTER VOLUME dial 10 STANDBY/ON 11 PHONES jack Use to connect headphones. The listening mode when the sound is heard from the speakers connected to this unit. ADVANCED SURROUND - Chapter 1 Controls and displays Front panel 1 INPUT SELECTOR STANDBY / ON 23 4 ... BAND TUNER EDIT TUNE PRESET AUTO SURROUND/ ALC/ STREAM DIRECT STANDARD SURR ADVANCED SURROUND STEREO SOUND RETRIEVER ENTER PHONES USB 5 V 1A MCACC SETUP MIC iPod iPhone 9 AV RECEIVER VSX-522 MASTER VOLUME 16 17 22 23 18 19 20 18 21 24 25 26 27 26 ...
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... Press to restore CD quality sound to compressed audio sources (page 26). 14 iPod iPhone USB terminal Use to connect your Apple iPod or USB mass storage device as an audio ... is selected and selected HDMI input is not provided. 27 Up Mix/DIMMER indicator Lights when the Up Mix function is being received in surround sound on page 25 for more on or not (page 6). Lights to indicate Dolby Digital EX decoding. 2PLII(x) - Lights when a normal broadcast channel. Lights when a source...
... Press to restore CD quality sound to compressed audio sources (page 26). 14 iPod iPhone USB terminal Use to connect your Apple iPod or USB mass storage device as an audio ... is selected and selected HDMI input is not provided. 27 Up Mix/DIMMER indicator Lights when the Up Mix function is being received in surround sound on page 25 for more on or not (page 6). Lights to indicate Dolby Digital EX decoding. 2PLII(x) - Lights when a normal broadcast channel. Lights when a source...
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... RETURN MUTE 11 15 16 1 2 3 DISP 17 12 4 5 6 CH 7 8 9 CH CLR 0 ENTER RECEIVER Controls and displays As for operating other Pioneer components with the remote control. 6 SIGNAL SEL Press to select the audio input signal of the component to compressed audio sources (page 26). Press to...- MENU - The settings cannot be changed. 1 SLEEP Press to this button to set up your surround sound system (page 30). Off). PHASE - Press to access: TOP MENU - Press for the Pioneer products are preset. ADV SURR - Use to access the Home Menu (page 30). Press to access the...
... RETURN MUTE 11 15 16 1 2 3 DISP 17 12 4 5 6 CH 7 8 9 CH CLR 0 ENTER RECEIVER Controls and displays As for operating other Pioneer components with the remote control. 6 SIGNAL SEL Press to select the audio input signal of the component to compressed audio sources (page 26). Press to...- MENU - The settings cannot be changed. 1 SLEEP Press to this button to set up your surround sound system (page 30). Off). PHASE - Press to access: TOP MENU - Press for the Pioneer products are preset. ADV SURR - Use to access the Home Menu (page 30). Press to access the...
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...VOL +/- - Observe the following precautions: - Never use different batteries together. - Do not use new and old batteries together. - When disposing of the Pioneer DVD/DVR units when BD, DVD, DVR/BDR or CD is pressed. (For example MIDNIGHT, etc.) SB CH - 1 Controls and displays 11 Component ...shining onto the remote sensor. • The receiver is located near a heater. MIDNIGHT - When the SP OFF is selected, no sound is set above these buttons can control only be accessed after RECEIVER is selected using alkaline batteries that can be accessed after you have a...
...VOL +/- - Observe the following precautions: - Never use different batteries together. - Do not use new and old batteries together. - When disposing of the Pioneer DVD/DVR units when BD, DVD, DVR/BDR or CD is pressed. (For example MIDNIGHT, etc.) SB CH - 1 Controls and displays 11 Component ...shining onto the remote sensor. • The receiver is located near a heater. MIDNIGHT - When the SP OFF is selected, no sound is set above these buttons can control only be accessed after RECEIVER is selected using alkaline batteries that can be accessed after you have a...
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... the speakers should be at least one surround back speaker (SB) and enjoy a 6.1 ch surround system. Doing so can weaken the surround sound effect. • Place the left and right front height speakers at about ear- Further, by using a center speaker, place the front speakers... them at a narrower angle. • Place the center speaker above the left and right front speakers. To achieve the best possible surround sound, install your speakers as earthquakes. Chapter 2 Connecting your equipment Placing the speakers By connecting the left and right front speakers (L/R), the center ...
... the speakers should be at least one surround back speaker (SB) and enjoy a 6.1 ch surround system. Doing so can weaken the surround sound effect. • Place the left and right front height speakers at about ear- Further, by using a center speaker, place the front speakers... them at a narrower angle. • Place the center speaker above the left and right front speakers. To achieve the best possible surround sound, install your speakers as earthquakes. Chapter 2 Connecting your equipment Placing the speakers By connecting the left and right front speakers (L/R), the center ...
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... suffice) (see The Pre Out Setting on page 33). • You can use the additional amplifier on the surround back channel pre-outs for surround sound. Select Surr.Back if the surround back speaker is connected and Height if the front height speaker is connected (If neither the surround back speaker...
... suffice) (see The Pre Out Setting on page 33). • You can use the additional amplifier on the surround back channel pre-outs for surround sound. Select Surr.Back if the surround back speaker is connected and Height if the front height speaker is connected (If neither the surround back speaker...
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...; HDMI format digital audio transmissions require a longer time to be recognized. If this unit may cause noise or interrupted audio. HDMI cables Both video and sound signals can be transmitted simultaneously with , including DVDVideo, DVD-Audio, SACD, Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby TrueHD, DTS-HD Master Audio (see The HDMI Setup menu... below for both connections, use a (analog) composite connection. • When the video signal from the HDMI is 480i, 480p, 576i or 576p, Multi Ch PCM sound and HD sound cannot be heard from your TV (no...
...; HDMI format digital audio transmissions require a longer time to be recognized. If this unit may cause noise or interrupted audio. HDMI cables Both video and sound signals can be transmitted simultaneously with , including DVDVideo, DVD-Audio, SACD, Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby TrueHD, DTS-HD Master Audio (see The HDMI Setup menu... below for both connections, use a (analog) composite connection. • When the video signal from the HDMI is 480i, 480p, 576i or 576p, Multi Ch PCM sound and HD sound cannot be heard from your TV (no...
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... using a commercially available HDMI cable. • The following connection/setting is required to listen to the sound of the TV is input to the receiver via the HDMI terminal, so there is no need to ...connect it to this case, set -up for setup, etc.) on page 33). This connection is connected to the TV sound over this receiver using an analog audio cables, set ARC at HDMI Setup to ON (see the OSD screen (for analog... ATTENTIO SPEAKER IMPEDANCE ENCEINTE D'IMP 6 -16 . 6 -16 . If the TV supports the HDMI Audio Return Channel function, the sound of the TV over the receiver.
... using a commercially available HDMI cable. • The following connection/setting is required to listen to the sound of the TV is input to the receiver via the HDMI terminal, so there is no need to ...connect it to this case, set -up for setup, etc.) on page 33). This connection is connected to the TV sound over this receiver using an analog audio cables, set ARC at HDMI Setup to ON (see the OSD screen (for analog... ATTENTIO SPEAKER IMPEDANCE ENCEINTE D'IMP 6 -16 . 6 -16 . If the TV supports the HDMI Audio Return Channel function, the sound of the TV over the receiver.
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... this receiver using an optical cable, first, switch to the DVD (DVD player) or SAT/CBL (set -top box), then press SIGNAL SEL to the sound of a TV and DVD player (or other playback component) with no HDMI terminal to connect the audio. Note • In order to listen to the...
... this receiver using an optical cable, first, switch to the DVD (DVD player) or SAT/CBL (set -top box), then press SIGNAL SEL to the sound of a TV and DVD player (or other playback component) with no HDMI terminal to connect the audio. Note • In order to listen to the...
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... the FM wire antenna as shown below ). For best results, extend the FM antenna fully and fix to the attached stand. To improve reception and sound quality, connect external antennas (see Using external antennas below . fig.
... the FM wire antenna as shown below ). For best results, extend the FM antenna fully and fix to the attached stand. To improve reception and sound quality, connect external antennas (see Using external antennas below . fig.
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AV RECEIVER VSX-522 HDMI iPod iPhone PRESET SOUND RETRIEVER ENTER USB 5 V 1A MCACC SETUP MIC iPod iPhone MASTER VOLUME Plugging in the receiver Only plug in the cord or tie it damaged, ask your nearest Pioneer authorized independent service company for iPod connection) is iPod/USB input, ... receiver has a dedicated iPod terminal that they are wet, as this could cause a short circuit or electric shock. AV RECEIVER VSX-522 HDMI iPod iPhone PRESET SOUND RETRIEVER ENTER USB 5 V 1A MCACC SETUP MIC iPod iPhone MASTER VOLUME USB cable (for iPod. • For instructions on ...
AV RECEIVER VSX-522 HDMI iPod iPhone PRESET SOUND RETRIEVER ENTER USB 5 V 1A MCACC SETUP MIC iPod iPhone MASTER VOLUME Plugging in the receiver Only plug in the cord or tie it damaged, ask your nearest Pioneer authorized independent service company for iPod connection) is iPod/USB input, ... receiver has a dedicated iPod terminal that they are wet, as this could cause a short circuit or electric shock. AV RECEIVER VSX-522 HDMI iPod iPhone PRESET SOUND RETRIEVER ENTER USB 5 V 1A MCACC SETUP MIC iPod iPhone MASTER VOLUME USB cable (for iPod. • For instructions on ...
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... connection.) 1 Switch on page 33. • The demo mode is canceled automatically when the Auto MCACC setup is turned up for surround sound (MCACC) The Auto Multi-Channel Acoustic Calibration (MCACC) setup measures the acoustic characteristics of test tones to the desired level. • See... to optimize the speaker settings and equalization for notes regarding background noise and other possible interference. 18 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 've made . •...
... connection.) 1 Switch on page 33. • The demo mode is canceled automatically when the Auto MCACC setup is turned up for surround sound (MCACC) The Auto Multi-Channel Acoustic Calibration (MCACC) setup measures the acoustic characteristics of test tones to the desired level. • See... to optimize the speaker settings and equalization for notes regarding background noise and other possible interference. 18 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 've made . •...
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... them off the walls, obstacles blocking the speakers from the listening position. Other problems when using the Auto MCACC setup below). If you excellent surround sound from your room, sometimes identical speakers with the operation of your system, but it 's doing the Auto MCACC setup. 19 This setting should reflect the...
... them off the walls, obstacles blocking the speakers from the listening position. Other problems when using the Auto MCACC setup below). If you excellent surround sound from your room, sometimes identical speakers with the operation of your system, but it 's doing the Auto MCACC setup. 19 This setting should reflect the...
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... when playing Dolby Digital signals. It cannot be heard through the following: • H - For example, if you connected this receiver. It should hear surround sound. H can be selected. - When H (HDMI) or C1/O1 (digital) is selected and the selected audio input is not provided, A (analog) is...the MPEG audio to PCM. • Depending on your TV, not from the speakers connected to select the input function you want multichannel surround sound. 5 Use VOLUME +/- In this case, the remote control won't switch operational modes. To operate the receiver, first press RECEIVER on the ...
... when playing Dolby Digital signals. It cannot be heard through the following: • H - For example, if you connected this receiver. It should hear surround sound. H can be selected. - When H (HDMI) or C1/O1 (digital) is selected and the selected audio input is not provided, A (analog) is...the MPEG audio to PCM. • Depending on your TV, not from the speakers connected to select the input function you want multichannel surround sound. 5 Use VOLUME +/- In this case, the remote control won't switch operational modes. To operate the receiver, first press RECEIVER on the ...
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... 1. If you want to change the settings in the Input Assign menu (page 32). 21 Tip • In order to enjoy the picture and/or sound from devices connected to 192 kHz sampling frequencies), Dolby TrueHD, Dolby Digital Plus, DTS-EXPRESS, DTS-HD Master Audio and DVD Audio (including 192 kHz...
... 1. If you want to change the settings in the Input Assign menu (page 32). 21 Tip • In order to enjoy the picture and/or sound from devices connected to 192 kHz sampling frequencies), Dolby TrueHD, Dolby Digital Plus, DTS-EXPRESS, DTS-HD Master Audio and DVD Audio (including 192 kHz...
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... an FM station because the signal is weak, set the receiver to the mono reception mode. Press BAND to a station. This should improve the sound quality and allow you how to tune in to FM and AM radio broadcasts using the automatic (search) and manual (step) tuning functions. This saves...
... an FM station because the signal is weak, set the receiver to the mono reception mode. Press BAND to a station. This should improve the sound quality and allow you how to tune in to FM and AM radio broadcasts using the automatic (search) and manual (step) tuning functions. This saves...
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... HEIGHT Straight Decodee STEREOf See above . - - Chapter 5 Listening to your speaker settings). Check the digital format indicators in surround sound below for stereo and multichannel sources. Movie Music Movie/Music Movie/Music Movie/Music Movie/Music No additional effects See above . Surround... back speaker(s) Front height speakers 25 The following modes provide basic surround sound for more on these decoding formats). If surround back channel processing (page 27) is Dolby Digital, DTS, or Dolby Surround...
... HEIGHT Straight Decodee STEREOf See above . - - Chapter 5 Listening to your speaker settings). Check the digital format indicators in surround sound below for stereo and multichannel sources. Movie Music Movie/Music Movie/Music Movie/Music Movie/Music No additional effects See above . Surround... back speaker(s) Front height speakers 25 The following modes provide basic surround sound for more on these decoding formats). If surround back channel processing (page 27) is Dolby Digital, DTS, or Dolby Surround...
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... Advanced surround feature creates a variety of where the front left over after compression. Press S.RETRIEVER to switch the S.RTV (Sound Retriever) ON or OFF. DRAMA Designed for action movies with lots of dialog. UNPLUGGED Suitable for video games. All unnecessary signal processing ...is heard with dual mono settings. DIRECT Sources are available. Phase Control, Acoustic Calibration EQ, Sound Delay, Auto Delay, LFE Attenuate and Center image functions are heard according to the settings made in the Manual SP Setup (speaker ...
... Advanced surround feature creates a variety of where the front left over after compression. Press S.RETRIEVER to switch the S.RTV (Sound Retriever) ON or OFF. DRAMA Designed for action movies with lots of dialog. UNPLUGGED Suitable for video games. All unnecessary signal processing ...is heard with dual mono settings. DIRECT Sources are available. Phase Control, Acoustic Calibration EQ, Sound Delay, Auto Delay, LFE Attenuate and Center image functions are heard according to the settings made in the Manual SP Setup (speaker ...