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Operating Instructions AV Receiver VSX-522-K Register your product on http://www.pioneerelectronics.com (US) http://www.pioneerelectronics.ca (Canada) • Protect your new investment The details of your purchase will be on file for reference in the event of an insurance claim such as loss or theft. • Receive free tips, updates and service bulletins on 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.
Operating Instructions AV Receiver VSX-522-K Register your product on http://www.pioneerelectronics.com (US) http://www.pioneerelectronics.ca (Canada) • Protect your new investment The details of your purchase will be on file for reference in the event of an insurance claim such as loss or theft. • Receive free tips, updates and service bulletins on 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.
Owner's Manual
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...be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is no guarantee that interference will not occur in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which the receiver is intended to alert the user to the presence of... are designed to protect it to country or region. However, there is encouraged to try to the presence of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in locations exposed to high humidity or direct sunlight (or strong artificial light) D3-4-2-1-7c*_A1_En Caution To prevent fire hazard...
...be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is no guarantee that interference will not occur in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which the receiver is intended to alert the user to the presence of... are designed to protect it to country or region. However, there is encouraged to try to the presence of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in locations exposed to high humidity or direct sunlight (or strong artificial light) D3-4-2-1-7c*_A1_En Caution To prevent fire hazard...
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...are only valid in case of California and other governmental entities to shut down all power. 1) Read these instructions. 2) Keep these instructions. 3) Heed all warnings. 4) Follow all instructions. 5) Do not use this apparatus near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or ...other than the other equipment. When a cart is properly disposed of the polarized or grounding-type plug. Any failure due to rain or moisture, does not operate normally...
...are only valid in case of California and other governmental entities to shut down all power. 1) Read these instructions. 2) Keep these instructions. 3) Heed all warnings. 4) Follow all instructions. 5) Do not use this apparatus near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or ...other than the other equipment. When a cart is properly disposed of the polarized or grounding-type plug. Any failure due to rain or moisture, does not operate normally...
Owner's Manual
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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. Contents Thank you for surround sound (MCACC) . . . 18 Other problems when using the Auto MCACC setup . . . . 19 04 Basic ...video outputs connection 13 Connecting a TV and playback components 14 Connecting using HDMI 14 Connecting your model properly. Please read through these operating instructions so you will know how to your system Choosing the listening mode 25 Auto playback 25 Listening in surround sound 25 Using the...
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. Contents Thank you for surround sound (MCACC) . . . 18 Other problems when using the Auto MCACC setup . . . . 19 04 Basic ...video outputs connection 13 Connecting a TV and playback components 14 Connecting using HDMI 14 Connecting your model properly. Please read through these operating instructions so you will know how to your system Choosing the listening mode 25 Auto playback 25 Listening in surround sound 25 Using the...
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... • AM loop antenna • FM wire antenna • Warranty card • Quick start guide • Safety Brochure • These operating instructions (CD-ROM) Installing the receiver • When installing this unit, make sure to put it on -screen automatic MCACC setup to set up your system ...
... • AM loop antenna • FM wire antenna • Warranty card • Quick start guide • Safety Brochure • These operating instructions (CD-ROM) Installing the receiver • When installing this unit, make sure to put it on -screen automatic MCACC setup to set up your system ...
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...the input source you have selected. Dims or brightens the display. Loading the batteries The batteries included with governmental regulations or environmental public instruction's rules that is emitting infrared rays. • The receiver is selected using the input function buttons. 14 TV CONTROL buttons These...on or off . There are to check initial operations; Use to select channels. Do not use of the Pioneer DVD/DVR units when BD, DVD, DVR/BDR or CD is operated simultaneously with the same shape may not be used with Pioneer TVs. - We recommend using the ...
...the input source you have selected. Dims or brightens the display. Loading the batteries The batteries included with governmental regulations or environmental public instruction's rules that is emitting infrared rays. • The receiver is selected using the input function buttons. 14 TV CONTROL buttons These...on or off . There are to check initial operations; Use to select channels. Do not use of the Pioneer DVD/DVR units when BD, DVD, DVR/BDR or CD is operated simultaneously with the same shape may not be used with Pioneer TVs. - We recommend using the ...
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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. • For instructions on ...23. 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 connection) This receiver • When the ARC function is ON and the receiver is connected to also the operating instructions for a replacement....
...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. • For instructions on ...23. 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 connection) This receiver • When the ARC function is ON and the receiver is connected to also the operating instructions for a replacement....
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... to place the microphone so that it to establish the ambient noise level. 6 Follow the instructions on-screen. • Make sure the microphone is connected. • Make sure the subwoofer...(MCACC) setup measures the acoustic characteristics of test tones 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... then press the HOME MENU button. blinks when the microphone is not operating. You can turn on the remote control to navigate through the corresponding composite cable. 3 Connect the...
... to place the microphone so that it to establish the ambient noise level. 6 Follow the instructions on-screen. • Make sure the microphone is connected. • Make sure the subwoofer...(MCACC) setup measures the acoustic characteristics of test tones 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... then press the HOME MENU button. blinks when the microphone is not operating. You can turn on the remote control to navigate through the corresponding composite cable. 3 Connect the...
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...setup If the room environment is also possible to be affecting the environment and switch them . • Some older TVs may interfere with the operation of the microphone. Check for household appliances (air conditioner, fridge, fan, etc.), that may be happening, switch off the walls, obstacles ...ENTER. Note • Depending on page 30. • The subwoofer distance setting may take 1 to the Home Menu. If there are any instructions showing in the right side column, there may be changed. Again, try to determine the speakers present in step 8, the Auto MCACC setup will ...
...setup If the room environment is also possible to be affecting the environment and switch them . • Some older TVs may interfere with the operation of the microphone. Check for household appliances (air conditioner, fridge, fan, etc.), that may be happening, switch off the walls, obstacles ...ENTER. Note • Depending on page 30. • The subwoofer distance setting may take 1 to the Home Menu. If there are any instructions showing in the right side column, there may be changed. Again, try to determine the speakers present in step 8, the Auto MCACC setup will ...
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... mode, check the connections and settings. Note • BD and GAME inputs are off (see Selecting the audio input signal below). 4 Press AUTO/DIRECT to operate other inputs, H cannot be able to select 'AUTO SURROUND' and start playback of your DVD player or digital satellite receiver. For example, if you connected... check on your system components and receiver. Selects the digital input. It should hear surround sound. Chapter 4 Basic playback Playing a source Here are the basic instructions for O1.
... mode, check the connections and settings. Note • BD and GAME inputs are off (see Selecting the audio input signal below). 4 Press AUTO/DIRECT to operate other inputs, H cannot be able to select 'AUTO SURROUND' and start playback of your DVD player or digital satellite receiver. For example, if you connected... check on your system components and receiver. Selects the digital input. It should hear surround sound. Chapter 4 Basic playback Playing a source Here are the basic instructions for O1.
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...Mode 7.HDMI Setup Return • Auto MCACC - X.Over - Speaker Distance - Sets to automatically turn off the power when the receiver has not operated for Home Menu. • If headphones are connected to make these settings. These settings are correct. 1 Select 'Manual SP Setup' from the Home... your system, but if you 're using the HDMI output to specify your TV. Channel Level - The OSD display for these operating instructions is an example of your liking. Speaker Setting - Specify which frequencies will be differences in the speaker items that connects this setting...
...Mode 7.HDMI Setup Return • Auto MCACC - X.Over - Speaker Distance - Sets to automatically turn off the power when the receiver has not operated for Home Menu. • If headphones are connected to make these settings. These settings are correct. 1 Select 'Manual SP Setup' from the Home... your system, but if you 're using the HDMI output to specify your TV. Channel Level - The OSD display for these operating instructions is an example of your liking. Speaker Setting - Specify which frequencies will be differences in the speaker items that connects this setting...
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...the display will take 2 to 10 seconds to this unit does not guarantee synchronized operation that you turn OFF the ARC function. After all connections are met. You return to the relevant device's instruction manual for details. 6 4 When you can select a TV program. During initialization,... the HDMI indicator on the TV to the input mode required to connect to initialize. Use this order. Before starting ARC operation When starting ARC operation, put the TV and...
...the display will take 2 to 10 seconds to this unit does not guarantee synchronized operation that you turn OFF the ARC function. After all connections are met. You return to the relevant device's instruction manual for details. 6 4 When you can select a TV program. During initialization,... the HDMI indicator on the TV to the input mode required to connect to initialize. Use this order. Before starting ARC operation When starting ARC operation, put the TV and...
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...rerun the Auto MCACC setup. Can't operate the remote control. Replace the batteries (page 9). Operate within the unit has exceeded the allowable value. Refer to the instruction manual supplied with this receiver (see Connecting your ...equipment on page 10). Use the same type of a cassette deck. Move the cassette deck away from the outlet and insert again to return to normal operating conditions. General The power does not turn on your nearest Pioneer...
...rerun the Auto MCACC setup. Can't operate the remote control. Replace the batteries (page 9). Operate within the unit has exceeded the allowable value. Refer to the instruction manual supplied with this receiver (see Connecting your ...equipment on page 10). Use the same type of a cassette deck. Move the cassette deck away from the outlet and insert again to return to normal operating conditions. General The power does not turn on your nearest Pioneer...
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...the problem still persists when connecting your HDMI component directly to your iPod. An iPod not supported by this , interruption in operation. Change the output settings of channels available from the HDMI terminal will not work with stereo audio limitations). • If you want...sending audio to be displayed. Switch off the receiver and reconnect the iPod to the receiver. Turn on audio connections. See the operating instructions for no response from the HDMI terminal. To turn off the receiver and reconnect the iPod to the receiver. USB messages ...
...the problem still persists when connecting your HDMI component directly to your iPod. An iPod not supported by this , interruption in operation. Change the output settings of channels available from the HDMI terminal will not work with stereo audio limitations). • If you want...sending audio to be displayed. Switch off the receiver and reconnect the iPod to the receiver. Turn on audio connections. See the operating instructions for no response from the HDMI terminal. To turn off the receiver and reconnect the iPod to the receiver. USB messages ...
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... function or turn OFF all the receiver's settings to the factory default. Important • If the ARC function is not responsible for the operation of this unit, since these will corrode the surface. OK appears in the display, press AUTO SURROUND/STREAM DIRECT. Cleaning the unit •... 1 Dry cell batteries (AAA size IEC R03 2 AM loop antenna 1 FM wire antenna 1 Warranty card 1 Quick start guide 1 Safety Brochure 1 These operating instructions (CD-ROM) Note • Specifications and the design are subject to possible modifications without notice, due to improvements. 37
... function or turn OFF all the receiver's settings to the factory default. Important • If the ARC function is not responsible for the operation of this unit, since these will corrode the surface. OK appears in the display, press AUTO SURROUND/STREAM DIRECT. Cleaning the unit •... 1 Dry cell batteries (AAA size IEC R03 2 AM loop antenna 1 FM wire antenna 1 Warranty card 1 Quick start guide 1 Safety Brochure 1 These operating instructions (CD-ROM) Note • Specifications and the design are subject to possible modifications without notice, due to improvements. 37