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... properly. Contents Thank you start 3 Checking what's in the box 3 Installing the receiver 3 Flow of settings on the receiver 3 1 Controls and displays Front panel 4 Display 5 Remote control 6 Loading the batteries 7 Operating range of remote control 7 2 Connecting your equipment Placing the speakers 8 Hints on the speaker placement 8 Connecting the speakers 9 Making cable connections 10 HDMI cables... connection 32 USB messages 32 Resetting the main unit 33 Cleaning the unit 33 Specifications 33 Software license notice 35 2 Before you for buying this Pioneer product.
... properly. Contents Thank you start 3 Checking what's in the box 3 Installing the receiver 3 Flow of settings on the receiver 3 1 Controls and displays Front panel 4 Display 5 Remote control 6 Loading the batteries 7 Operating range of remote control 7 2 Connecting your equipment Placing the speakers 8 Hints on the speaker placement 8 Connecting the speakers 9 Making cable connections 10 HDMI cables... connection 32 USB messages 32 Resetting the main unit 33 Cleaning the unit 33 Specifications 33 Software license notice 35 2 Before you for buying this Pioneer product.
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...the speakers (page 8) • Connecting the speakers (page 9) Ð 2 Connecting the components For surround sound, you'll want to hook up using Phase Control (page 24) • Setting the Audio options (page 24) • Manual speaker setup (page 27) 3 in direct sunlight - in extremely hot or cold... start Flow of settings on the receiver 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 confirm system operation) x2 • AM loop antenna • FM wire antenna ...
...the speakers (page 8) • Connecting the speakers (page 9) Ð 2 Connecting the components For surround sound, you'll want to hook up using Phase Control (page 24) • Setting the Audio options (page 24) • Manual speaker setup (page 27) 3 in direct sunlight - in extremely hot or cold... start Flow of settings on the receiver 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 confirm system operation) x2 • AM loop antenna • FM wire antenna ...
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...Remote sensor Receives the signals from PHONES SURR, STEREO or STEREO ALC mode. 10 AUX INPUT Use to connect other equipment with TUNE / , PRESET / and ENTER to this unit. ADVANCED SURROUND - Use to connect headphones. Switches the display of this receiver. TUNER EDIT - 1 Controls and displays Front panel 1 2 3 4 56 7 VSX-531... 2 4 27 8 9 10 11 12 1 INPUT SELECTOR dial Selects an input source (page 16). 2 Receiver control buttons SPEAKERS - lights when the...
...Remote sensor Receives the signals from PHONES SURR, STEREO or STEREO ALC mode. 10 AUX INPUT Use to connect other equipment with TUNE / , PRESET / and ENTER to this unit. ADVANCED SURROUND - Use to connect headphones. Switches the display of this receiver. TUNER EDIT - 1 Controls and displays Front panel 1 2 3 4 56 7 VSX-531... 2 4 27 8 9 10 11 12 1 INPUT SELECTOR dial Selects an input source (page 16). 2 Receiver control buttons SPEAKERS - lights when the...
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... See Listening to select the audio input signal of this receiver (page 16). STATUS BAND 13 14 15 Controls and displays As for operating other Pioneer components with the remote control. 3 Sound control buttons PHASE - ADV SURR - Use to return to the display immediately previous when making settings 6 / // , ENTER Use the arrow buttons when...
... See Listening to select the audio input signal of this receiver (page 16). STATUS BAND 13 14 15 Controls and displays As for operating other Pioneer components with the remote control. 3 Sound control buttons PHASE - ADV SURR - Use to return to the display immediately previous when making settings 6 / // , ENTER Use the arrow buttons when...
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... result in your country/area. - Insert the plus and minus sides of batteries. WARNING • Do not use of remote control The remote control may have a longer life. This can cause batteries to leak or overheat. Observe the following precautions: - Never use different...period. Do not use new and old batteries together. - 1 Loading the batteries The batteries included with another infrared remote control unit. 30° 30° 7 m (23 ft.) 7 Controls and displays 2 4 27 We recommend using alkaline batteries that is emitting infrared rays. • The receiver is ...
... result in your country/area. - Insert the plus and minus sides of batteries. WARNING • Do not use of remote control The remote control may have a longer life. This can cause batteries to leak or overheat. Observe the following precautions: - Never use different...period. Do not use new and old batteries together. - 1 Loading the batteries The batteries included with another infrared remote control unit. 30° 30° 7 m (23 ft.) 7 Controls and displays 2 4 27 We recommend using alkaline batteries that is emitting infrared rays. • The receiver is ...
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...of the MPEG-4 AAC standard, which incorporates MPEG-2 AAC, forming the basis of format FAT16/32. and other countries. Important • Pioneer cannot guarantee compatibility (operation and/or bus power) with the receiver switched off , then on the application used for compressed audio are ... take longer for USB power. For more information on error messages, see USB messages on USB devices. • Press USB to switch the remote control to USB. • Use a dedicated AC adapter (supplied with some irregularly encoded files may not play . About MPEG-4 AAC Advanced Audio Coding...
...of the MPEG-4 AAC standard, which incorporates MPEG-2 AAC, forming the basis of format FAT16/32. and other countries. Important • Pioneer cannot guarantee compatibility (operation and/or bus power) with the receiver switched off , then on the application used for compressed audio are ... take longer for USB power. For more information on error messages, see USB messages on USB devices. • Press USB to switch the remote control to USB. • Use a dedicated AC adapter (supplied with some irregularly encoded files may not play . About MPEG-4 AAC Advanced Audio Coding...
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Use HDMI connections for several hours (see The Auto Power Down menu on page 29). • HDMI Setup - The Home Menu appears on the remote control to navigate through the corresponding HDMI cable. 3 Press HOME MENU. Use / // and ENTER on your TV. Home Menu 1.Manual SP Setup 2.Input Assign 3.Auto ...
Use HDMI connections for several hours (see The Auto Power Down menu on page 29). • HDMI Setup - The Home Menu appears on the remote control to navigate through the corresponding HDMI cable. 3 Press HOME MENU. Use / // and ENTER on your TV. Home Menu 1.Manual SP Setup 2.Input Assign 3.Auto ...
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... receiver's power is on standby. This unit cannot be enjoyed. - The TV's sound is input from the Home Menu. In that allows the TV remote control to a 4K/ 60p 4:4:4 24 bit compatible TV using HDMI supports 4K/60p, you can be operated during the initialization. You return to watch a ...the display will blink. Turn ON the unit after connecting this unit and the TV with an audio cable. • The CEC (Consumer Electronic Control) function may not operate even if the above conditions are used and the HDMI terminal is set the HDMI terminal to 4:2:0. 5 When you want....
... receiver's power is on standby. This unit cannot be enjoyed. - The TV's sound is input from the Home Menu. In that allows the TV remote control to a 4K/ 60p 4:4:4 24 bit compatible TV using HDMI supports 4K/60p, you can be operated during the initialization. You return to watch a ...the display will blink. Turn ON the unit after connecting this unit and the TV with an audio cable. • The CEC (Consumer Electronic Control) function may not operate even if the above conditions are used and the HDMI terminal is set the HDMI terminal to 4:2:0. 5 When you want....
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... Do not try switching the receiver on . # The receiver may have a serious problem. Unplug the receiver from the wall and call a Pioneer authorized independent service company. # If there is very little low frequency information in the source material, change your subwoofer, set to the highest ... sure the subwoofer is switched on. # If the subwoofer has a volume knob, make sure it's turned up the volume. # Press MUTE on the remote control to turn up . # The Dolby Digital or DTS source you won't be selected automatically. # Connect an outdoor antenna (page 14). Noise during...
... Do not try switching the receiver on . # The receiver may have a serious problem. Unplug the receiver from the wall and call a Pioneer authorized independent service company. # If there is very little low frequency information in the source material, change your subwoofer, set to the highest ... sure the subwoofer is switched on. # If the subwoofer has a volume knob, make sure it's turned up the volume. # Press MUTE on the remote control to turn up . # The Dolby Digital or DTS source you won't be selected automatically. # Connect an outdoor antenna (page 14). Noise during...
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... not output from the HDMI terminal will not appear if you are connecting are input from the analog video terminal. 6 Additional information # Avoid exposing the remote sensor on the front panel to direct light. The display is dark. # Press DIMMER on the remote control repeatedly to return to the receiver. 32
... not output from the HDMI terminal will not appear if you are connecting are input from the analog video terminal. 6 Additional information # Avoid exposing the remote sensor on the front panel to direct light. The display is dark. # Press DIMMER on the remote control repeatedly to return to the receiver. 32
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....dts.com. All Rights Reserved. 6 Furnished Parts Remote control 1 Dry cell batteries (AAA size IEC R03 2 AM loop antenna 1 FM wire antenna 1 Quick start guide Safety Brochure Note • Specifications and the design are used under license. Additional information 2 4 31 34 "Pioneer", "PHASE CONTROL" and "AUTO LEVEL CONTROL" are trademarks of such marks by Bluetooth...
....dts.com. All Rights Reserved. 6 Furnished Parts Remote control 1 Dry cell batteries (AAA size IEC R03 2 AM loop antenna 1 FM wire antenna 1 Quick start guide Safety Brochure Note • Specifications and the design are used under license. Additional information 2 4 31 34 "Pioneer", "PHASE CONTROL" and "AUTO LEVEL CONTROL" are trademarks of such marks by Bluetooth...