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... with HDMI function 46 09 Using other functions Setting the Audio options 47 Setting the Video options 49 Switching the speaker terminals 50 Using the MULTI-ZONE controls 50 Making an audio or a video recording......... 51 Reducing the level of an analog signal....... 51 Using the sleep timer 51... iPod 81 About SIRIUS 82 About FLAC 82 Auto Surround, ALC and Stream Direct with this Pioneer product. Contents 01 Before you will know how to operate your system About the Remote Setup menu 53 Operating multiple receivers 53 Setting the remote to a wireless LAN 22 Connecting an IR...
... with HDMI function 46 09 Using other functions Setting the Audio options 47 Setting the Video options 49 Switching the speaker terminals 50 Using the MULTI-ZONE controls 50 Making an audio or a video recording......... 51 Reducing the level of an analog signal....... 51 Using the sleep timer 51... iPod 81 About SIRIUS 82 About FLAC 82 Auto Surround, ALC and Stream Direct with this Pioneer product. Contents 01 Before you will know how to operate your system About the Remote Setup menu 53 Operating multiple receivers 53 Setting the remote to a wireless LAN 22 Connecting an IR...
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... Control (page 38) ! Measuring the all EQ type (SYMMETRY/ALL CH ADJ/FRONT ALIGN) (page 59) ! Setting the PQLS function (page 45) ! The System Setup and Other Setup menus (page 65) j 12 Making maximum use of functions and terminals. In this case, virtually the same connections and settings as desired ! Placing the...
... Control (page 38) ! Measuring the all EQ type (SYMMETRY/ALL CH ADJ/FRONT ALIGN) (page 59) ! Setting the PQLS function (page 45) ! The System Setup and Other Setup menus (page 65) j 12 Making maximum use of functions and terminals. In this case, virtually the same connections and settings as desired ! Placing the...
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... and the receiver's remote sensor. ! Proceed to leak, overheat, explode or catch fire. When "Finish" is selected, installation is emitting infrared rays. ! Setup microphone (cable: 5 m (16.4 ft.)) ! on the Pioneer website. This can be limited or the display may result in such hazards as leakage and bursting. CAUTION Incorrect use new and...
... and the receiver's remote sensor. ! Proceed to leak, overheat, explode or catch fire. When "Finish" is selected, installation is emitting infrared rays. ! Setup microphone (cable: 5 m (16.4 ft.)) ! on the Pioneer website. This can be limited or the display may result in such hazards as leakage and bursting. CAUTION Incorrect use new and...
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... - Press to select an input signal (page 37). ! S.RETRIEVER - Press to restore CD quality sound to perform operations in ZONE 2 (page 50). 6 TV CONTROL buttons These buttons are dedicated to control the TV assigned to the TV CTRL button. 7 Receiver setting buttons Press first to component ...Remote control This section explains how to operate the remote control for the receiver. 1 2,3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 RECEIVER MULTI OPERATION SOURCE RCU SETUP BDR BD DVD DVR HDMI SAT TV CD HMG ADPT USB iPod TV CTRL TUNER SIRIUS INPUT SELECT ZONE 2 RECEIVER INPUT MASTER VOLUME TV CONTROL...
... - Press to select an input signal (page 37). ! S.RETRIEVER - Press to restore CD quality sound to perform operations in ZONE 2 (page 50). 6 TV CONTROL buttons These buttons are dedicated to control the TV assigned to the TV CTRL button. 7 Receiver setting buttons Press first to component ...Remote control This section explains how to operate the remote control for the receiver. 1 2,3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 RECEIVER MULTI OPERATION SOURCE RCU SETUP BDR BD DVD DVR HDMI SAT TV CD HMG ADPT USB iPod TV CTRL TUNER SIRIUS INPUT SELECT ZONE 2 RECEIVER INPUT MASTER VOLUME TV CONTROL...
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...SELECTOR dial Use to indicate iPod/ iPhone/iPad is connected (page 17). ! STEREO - Press to select stereo playback mode (page 36). 12 MCACC SETUP MIC jack Use to connect the supplied microphone (page 25). 13 iPod iPhone iPad USB terminals Use to connect your Apple iPod/iPhone/iPad as...STEREO iPod iPhone iPad DIRECT CONTROL ENTER PHONES MCACC SETUP MIC 5V 2.1 A iPod iPhone iPad USB HDMI 2 INPUT 8 VSX-51 MASTER VOLUME 9 10 11 12 13 14 MCACC SETUP MIC VIDEO 2 INPUT 5V 2.1 A L AUDIO R iPod iPhone USB VIDEO iPad 12 15 13 16 VSX-50 VSX-51 1 u STANDBY/ON This switches between the...
...SELECTOR dial Use to indicate iPod/ iPhone/iPad is connected (page 17). ! STEREO - Press to select stereo playback mode (page 36). 12 MCACC SETUP MIC jack Use to connect the supplied microphone (page 25). 13 iPod iPhone iPad USB terminals Use to connect your Apple iPod/iPhone/iPad as...STEREO iPod iPhone iPad DIRECT CONTROL ENTER PHONES MCACC SETUP MIC 5V 2.1 A iPod iPhone iPad USB HDMI 2 INPUT 8 VSX-51 MASTER VOLUME 9 10 11 12 13 14 MCACC SETUP MIC VIDEO 2 INPUT 5V 2.1 A L AUDIO R iPod iPhone USB VIDEO iPad 12 15 13 16 VSX-50 VSX-51 1 u STANDBY/ON This switches between the...
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... MANUAL Class 2Wiring SELECTABLE VOIR LE MODE D'EMPLOI AC IN Note ! Input function DVD BD TV/SAT DVR/BDR VIDEO VIDEO 1 HDMI 1 HDMI 2 CD a VSX-51 only b VSX-50 only Digital COAX-1 OPT-1 OPT-2 COAX-2 Input Terminals HDMI (DVD) (BD) Component IN 1 (DVR/BDR) IN 2 (VIDEO) (VIDEO 1) IN 1 (HDMI ...2) En 11 Refer to The Input Setup menu on page 26 to make up your equipment This receiver provides you can connect to change the ...
... MANUAL Class 2Wiring SELECTABLE VOIR LE MODE D'EMPLOI AC IN Note ! Input function DVD BD TV/SAT DVR/BDR VIDEO VIDEO 1 HDMI 1 HDMI 2 CD a VSX-51 only b VSX-50 only Digital COAX-1 OPT-1 OPT-2 COAX-2 Input Terminals HDMI (DVD) (BD) Component IN 1 (DVR/BDR) IN 2 (VIDEO) (VIDEO 1) IN 1 (HDMI ...2) En 11 Refer to The Input Setup menu on page 26 to make up your equipment This receiver provides you can connect to change the ...
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...be used for the front height speakers. See Speaker system setting on page 65 to the front height speaker terminals. Front wide setup 1 Connect a pair of cables and terminals HDMI Transferable audio signals HD audio Sound signal priority Digital (Coaxial) Conventional digital audio... Digital (Optical) RCA (Analog) (White/Red) Conventional analog audio ! CAUTION ! ZONE 2 setup With these connections, the Speaker System setting makes no difference. Connecting your equipment 03 Bi-wiring your speakers on page 14 . 2 Select...
...be used for the front height speakers. See Speaker system setting on page 65 to the front height speaker terminals. Front wide setup 1 Connect a pair of cables and terminals HDMI Transferable audio signals HD audio Sound signal priority Digital (Coaxial) Conventional digital audio... Digital (Optical) RCA (Analog) (White/Red) Conventional analog audio ! CAUTION ! ZONE 2 setup With these connections, the Speaker System setting makes no difference. Connecting your equipment 03 Bi-wiring your speakers on page 14 . 2 Select...
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...OUT PR PB Y HDMI OUT HDMI OUT HDMI IN Select one DIGITAL OUT AUDIO OUT COAXIAL OPTICAL R ANALOG L VSX-51 only This connection is required in order to listen to (see The Input Setup menu on page 26 ). SPEAKERS SEL Class 2Wiring SEL ! When the TV and receiver are connected by HDMI... to the receiver. HDMI/DVI-compatible monitor DVD player, etc. For input components, connections other playback component with no need to via HDMI (see HDMI Setup on page 44 ). ! If you want to listen to the sound of the TV over the receiver, connect the receiver and TV with audio cables...
...OUT PR PB Y HDMI OUT HDMI OUT HDMI IN Select one DIGITAL OUT AUDIO OUT COAXIAL OPTICAL R ANALOG L VSX-51 only This connection is required in order to listen to (see The Input Setup menu on page 26 ). SPEAKERS SEL Class 2Wiring SEL ! When the TV and receiver are connected by HDMI... to the receiver. HDMI/DVI-compatible monitor DVD player, etc. For input components, connections other playback component with no need to via HDMI (see HDMI Setup on page 44 ). ! If you want to listen to the sound of the TV over the receiver, connect the receiver and TV with audio cables...
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... analog audio cables (the digital connection is equipped with an HDMI output terminal, we recommend connecting it may not be necessary to (see The Input Setup menu on page 26 ). 18 En HDMI IN 1 ASSIGNABLE 1 VIDEO IN BD IN DVD IN DVR/BDR IN OUT DC OUTPUT for playback only) (page... HDMI cable to listen to HD audio on the video component, it may be possible to output signals connected by HDMI (see also The Input Setup menu on page 17 ). Do not use an optical digital audio cable, you'll need to tell the receiver which digital input you connected the...
... analog audio cables (the digital connection is equipped with an HDMI output terminal, we recommend connecting it may not be necessary to (see The Input Setup menu on page 26 ). 18 En HDMI IN 1 ASSIGNABLE 1 VIDEO IN BD IN DVD IN DVR/BDR IN OUT DC OUTPUT for playback only) (page... HDMI cable to listen to HD audio on the video component, it may be possible to output signals connected by HDMI (see also The Input Setup menu on page 17 ). Do not use an optical digital audio cable, you'll need to tell the receiver which digital input you connected the...
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If your set up the receiver you'll need to tell the receiver which input you connected the component to (see also The Input Setup menu on page 26 ). When you set up the receiver you'll need to tell the receiver which input you connected the set -top boxes'. ...SPEAKERS SELECT Class 2Wiring SELECT ! When doing so, also connect the receiver and TV by HDMI (see The Input Setup menu on page 26 ). HDMI IN 1 ASSIGNABLE 1 VIDEO IN BD IN DVD IN DVR/BDR IN OUT DC OUTPUT for WIRELESS LAN LAN (10/100...
If your set up the receiver you'll need to tell the receiver which input you connected the component to (see also The Input Setup menu on page 26 ). When you set up the receiver you'll need to tell the receiver which input you connected the set -top boxes'. ...SPEAKERS SELECT Class 2Wiring SELECT ! When doing so, also connect the receiver and TV by HDMI (see The Input Setup menu on page 26 ). HDMI IN 1 ASSIGNABLE 1 VIDEO IN BD IN DVD IN DVR/BDR IN OUT DC OUTPUT for WIRELESS LAN LAN (10/100...
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... (Outputs analog audio, composite video.) It is on page 65 to use this setup. 1 Connect a pair of speakers to ZONE 2. Important VSX-50 model cannot connect the TV monitor for the sub zone (ZONE 2). Sub zone (ZONE 2) VSX-51 only VIDEO IN AUDIO IN R L Main zone HDMI IN 1 ASSIGNABLE 1.... You should have a separate TV and speakers for sub zone. a ANTENNA FM UNBAL 75 AM LOOP 3 4 fig. If you have a pair of VSX-50 Sub Zone Input functions available ZONE 2 DVD, TV/SAT, DVR/BDR, VIDEO 1, VIDEO 2, CD, CD-R/TAPE, TUNER, ADAPTER PORT (Output analog audio only...
... (Outputs analog audio, composite video.) It is on page 65 to use this setup. 1 Connect a pair of speakers to ZONE 2. Important VSX-50 model cannot connect the TV monitor for the sub zone (ZONE 2). Sub zone (ZONE 2) VSX-51 only VIDEO IN AUDIO IN R L Main zone HDMI IN 1 ASSIGNABLE 1.... You should have a separate TV and speakers for sub zone. a ANTENNA FM UNBAL 75 AM LOOP 3 4 fig. If you have a pair of VSX-50 Sub Zone Input functions available ZONE 2 DVD, TV/SAT, DVR/BDR, VIDEO 1, VIDEO 2, CD, CD-R/TAPE, TUNER, ADAPTER PORT (Output analog audio only...
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...you will also need to activate your nearest Internet service provider. LAN terminal specifications ! Pioneer does not guarantee proper connection and operation of this receiver, a product equipped with an...Ethernet jack (10BASE-T/100BASE-TX) Note ! For instructions on playing the SIRIUS Radio, see Network Setup menu on the network, including your computer, using a broadband Internet connection, a contract with a .... ! For details, see Listening to the operation manual of your equipment 03 2 VSX-51 only: Connect a TV monitor to set up the network manually. Doing so ...
...you will also need to activate your nearest Internet service provider. LAN terminal specifications ! Pioneer does not guarantee proper connection and operation of this receiver, a product equipped with an...Ethernet jack (10BASE-T/100BASE-TX) Note ! For instructions on playing the SIRIUS Radio, see Network Setup menu on the network, including your computer, using a broadband Internet connection, a contract with a .... ! For details, see Listening to the operation manual of your equipment 03 2 VSX-51 only: Connect a TV monitor to set up the network manually. Doing so ...
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... 5V 2.1 A iPod iPhone iPad USB HDMI 2 INPUT iPod cable (supplied) In case of VSX-50 iPod MENU CONTROL ON / OFF MCACC SETUP MIC VIDEO 2 INPUT 5V 2.1 A L AUDIO R iPod iPhone USB VIDEO iPad iPod iPod cable (supplied) MENU ...using the controls of this receiver. ! For the cable connection, also refer to the front panel video terminal VSX-50 only Front VIDEO 2 connections are standard audio/video jacks. CONTROL ON / OFF MCACC SETUP MIC VIDEO 2 INPUT 5V 2.1 A L AUDIO R iPod iPhone USB VIDEO iPad CONTROL ON / OFF ...
... 5V 2.1 A iPod iPhone iPad USB HDMI 2 INPUT iPod cable (supplied) In case of VSX-50 iPod MENU CONTROL ON / OFF MCACC SETUP MIC VIDEO 2 INPUT 5V 2.1 A L AUDIO R iPod iPhone USB VIDEO iPad iPod iPod cable (supplied) MENU ...using the controls of this receiver. ! For the cable connection, also refer to the front panel video terminal VSX-50 only Front VIDEO 2 connections are standard audio/video jacks. CONTROL ON / OFF MCACC SETUP MIC VIDEO 2 INPUT 5V 2.1 A L AUDIO R iPod iPhone USB VIDEO iPad CONTROL ON / OFF ...
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... is the remote sensor at which input functions switch on the trigger using two remote controls (at least one component. If using the The Input Setup menu on each end for the connection. Important ! HDMI IN 1 ASSIGNABLE 1 VIDEO IN BD IN DVD IN DVR/BD CONTROL IN OUT IR IN... off just by pressing the input function(s) you want to control any component in your components using the remote sensor. Closet or shelving unit Pioneer component Non-Pioneer component CONTROL IR IN OUT IN HDMI IN 1 ASSIGNABLE 1 VIDEO IN BD IN DVD IN DVR/BDR IN OUT DC OUTPUT for WIRELESS...
... is the remote sensor at which input functions switch on the trigger using two remote controls (at least one component. If using the The Input Setup menu on each end for the connection. Important ! HDMI IN 1 ASSIGNABLE 1 VIDEO IN BD IN DVD IN DVR/BD CONTROL IN OUT IR IN... off just by pressing the input function(s) you want to control any component in your components using the remote sensor. Closet or shelving unit Pioneer component Non-Pioneer component CONTROL IR IN OUT IN HDMI IN 1 ASSIGNABLE 1 VIDEO IN BD IN DVD IN DVR/BDR IN OUT DC OUTPUT for WIRELESS...
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... the VIDEO input is set Speaker System before - If you do not have a tripod, use some jurisdictions. MCACC - Basic Setup 04 Basic Setup Changing the OSD display language (OSD Language) The language used on the Graphical User Interface screen can rename it later in Data ... stable floor. This determines how the frequency balance is set . ! The explanations in these operating instructions are used in the Manual MCACC setup (page 61). A Graphical User Interface (GUI) screen appears on the receiver and your normal listening position. Important ! When data measurement ...
... the VIDEO input is set Speaker System before - If you do not have a tripod, use some jurisdictions. MCACC - Basic Setup 04 Basic Setup Changing the OSD display language (OSD Language) The language used on the Graphical User Interface screen can rename it later in Data ... stable floor. This determines how the frequency balance is set . ! The explanations in these operating instructions are used in the Manual MCACC setup (page 61). A Graphical User Interface (GUI) screen appears on the receiver and your normal listening position. Important ! When data measurement ...
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...speaker and k/l to the components you can correct the setting manually using The Advanced MCACC menu on page 59 or The System Setup and Other Setup menus on page 65 . ! If there are performed for 10 seconds while the speaker configuration check screen is displayed on the... SL : YES SW : 10 YES OK RETRY Exit Cancel The configuration shown on -screen while the receiver outputs test tones to be incorrect. Other Setup 4b.Input Setup A/V RECEIVER Input Input Name Input Skip : DVD : Rename : OFF Exit Digital In : HDMI Input : Component In : 12V Trigger1 : 12V ...
...speaker and k/l to the components you can correct the setting manually using The Advanced MCACC menu on page 59 or The System Setup and Other Setup menus on page 65 . ! If there are performed for 10 seconds while the speaker configuration check screen is displayed on the... SL : YES SW : 10 YES OK RETRY Exit Cancel The configuration shown on -screen while the receiver outputs test tones to be incorrect. Other Setup 4b.Input Setup A/V RECEIVER Input Input Name Input Skip : DVD : Rename : OFF Exit Digital In : HDMI Input : Component In : 12V Trigger1 : 12V ...
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... Pioneer-recommended sound and picture quality. If you have connected components to this receiver differently from the Home Menu. 3 Select the Operation Mode setting you 've connected up. One of the input functions. Basic - Input Name - b VSX-51 only c VSX-50 only Operation Mode Setup ...This receiver is restricted, and functions whose operations are restricted are shown below , see The Input Setup menu on the back of the input jacks: ! Use i/j/k/l and ...
... Pioneer-recommended sound and picture quality. If you have connected components to this receiver differently from the Home Menu. 3 Select the Operation Mode setting you 've connected up. One of the input functions. Basic - Input Name - b VSX-51 only c VSX-50 only Operation Mode Setup ...This receiver is restricted, and functions whose operations are restricted are shown below , see The Input Setup menu on the back of the input jacks: ! Use i/j/k/l and ...
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...sound with a Bluetooth device using the PQLS function. MASTER VOLUME +/-, MUTE Use to set the listening volume. LISTENING MODE Only Pioneer-recommended modes can be selected. Page 38 30 4 When you're finished, press RETURN. DELAY (Sound Delay) Adjusts the ...delay time of the software. Audio Parameters MCACC (MCACC preset) Selects your favorite MCACC preset memory. Network Setup Checks the receiver's IP address. Pairing Bluetooth Setup Pairs with high sound quality. V.SB (Virtual Surround Back) Creates a virtual surround back channel sound for playback...
...sound with a Bluetooth device using the PQLS function. MASTER VOLUME +/-, MUTE Use to set the listening volume. LISTENING MODE Only Pioneer-recommended modes can be selected. Page 38 30 4 When you're finished, press RETURN. DELAY (Sound Delay) Adjusts the ...delay time of the software. Audio Parameters MCACC (MCACC preset) Selects your favorite MCACC preset memory. Network Setup Checks the receiver's IP address. Pairing Bluetooth Setup Pairs with high sound quality. V.SB (Virtual Surround Back) Creates a virtual surround back channel sound for playback...
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... control buttons can be played back on a USB memory device ! Playing a USB device It is 8. Pioneer cannot guarantee compatibility (operation and/or bus power) with the device) for basic playback of files stored on the Slideshow Setup is incompatible. Note If an Over Current message lights in Step 2 (below : ! Use a dedicated AC...
... control buttons can be played back on a USB memory device ! Playing a USB device It is 8. Pioneer cannot guarantee compatibility (operation and/or bus power) with the device) for basic playback of files stored on the Slideshow Setup is incompatible. Note If an Over Current message lights in Step 2 (below : ! Use a dedicated AC...
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...recorded in Exif/DCF format) ! Photo files Category Extension JPEG .jpg .jpeg .jpe .jif .jfif Format Resolution Meeting the following file formats. Slideshow Setup Make the various settings for switching the photos. Music files Category Extension Stream Sampling frequency 8 kHz to 48 kHz MP3 .mp3 MPEG-1, 2, 2.5 ... the slideshow. ! a You can only use this receiver supports the following conditions: ! Interval - BGM - Play music files stored on the Slideshow Setup is set to select 'Slideshow Setup' from Fraunhofer IIS and Thomson multimedia." ported;
...recorded in Exif/DCF format) ! Photo files Category Extension JPEG .jpg .jpeg .jpe .jif .jfif Format Resolution Meeting the following file formats. Slideshow Setup Make the various settings for switching the photos. Music files Category Extension Stream Sampling frequency 8 kHz to 48 kHz MP3 .mp3 MPEG-1, 2, 2.5 ... the slideshow. ! a You can only use this receiver supports the following conditions: ! Interval - BGM - Play music files stored on the Slideshow Setup is set to select 'Slideshow Setup' from Fraunhofer IIS and Thomson multimedia." ported;