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...RECEIVER RECEPTEUR AUDIOVISUEL A VOIES MULTI-CANAUX VSX-518 Register your product at: www.pioneerelectronics.com (US) 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 ...
...RECEIVER RECEPTEUR AUDIOVISUEL A VOIES MULTI-CANAUX VSX-518 Register your product at: www.pioneerelectronics.com (US) 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 ...
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... carefully. WARNING This equipment is connected. - To prevent a fire or shock hazard, do not place any interference received, including interference that interference will expose you want to which can be regulated due to country or region. D8-10... of this unit should be performed only by qualified service personnel. Product Name: AUDIO/VIDEO MULTI-CHANNEL RECEIVER Model Number: VSX-518-K, VSX-518-S Responsible Party Name: PIONEER ELECTRONICS SERVICE INC. This equipment generates, uses, and can cause severe electrical shock. Connect the equipment ...
... carefully. WARNING This equipment is connected. - To prevent a fire or shock hazard, do not place any interference received, including interference that interference will expose you want to which can be regulated due to country or region. D8-10... of this unit should be performed only by qualified service personnel. Product Name: AUDIO/VIDEO MULTI-CHANNEL RECEIVER Model Number: VSX-518-K, VSX-518-S Responsible Party Name: PIONEER ELECTRONICS SERVICE INC. This equipment generates, uses, and can cause severe electrical shock. Connect the equipment ...
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...Direct 26 Using the Sound Retriever 26 Using Phase Control 27 Using Virtual Surround Back (VSB 27 Setting the AV options 28 Playing other sources 30 Choosing the input signal 30 Selecting the multichannel analog inputs . . . 30...presets 35 Listening to your model properly. After you start Checking what's in the box 5 Loading the batteries 5 Installing the receiver 5 Ventilation 5 02 5 minute guide Introduction to home theater 6 Listening to Surround Sound 6 Using the Quick Setup 7 03... surround effects . . . . 25 Listening in a safe place for buying this Pioneer product.
...Direct 26 Using the Sound Retriever 26 Using Phase Control 27 Using Virtual Surround Back (VSB 27 Setting the AV options 28 Playing other sources 30 Choosing the input signal 30 Selecting the multichannel analog inputs . . . 30...presets 35 Listening to your model properly. After you start Checking what's in the box 5 Loading the batteries 5 Installing the receiver 5 Ventilation 5 02 5 minute guide Introduction to home theater 6 Listening to Surround Sound 6 Using the Quick Setup 7 03... surround effects . . . . 25 Listening in a safe place for buying this Pioneer product.
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... 01 English Deutsch Français Italiano Nederlands Español Chapter 1: Before you start Checking what's in the box Please check that you've received the following supplied accessories: • Remote control • AA size IEC R6 dry cell batteries (to confirm system operation) x2 • AM loop .... on top of the unit, make sure to leave space around the unit for ventilation to protect the equipment from overheating. Installing the receiver • When installing this unit, make sure the openings are provided for ventilation and to improve heat dispersal (at the top...
... 01 English Deutsch Français Italiano Nederlands Español Chapter 1: Before you start Checking what's in the box Please check that you've received the following supplied accessories: • Remote control • AA size IEC R6 dry cell batteries (to confirm system operation) x2 • AM loop .... on top of the unit, make sure to leave space around the unit for ventilation to protect the equipment from overheating. Installing the receiver • When installing this unit, make sure the openings are provided for ventilation and to improve heat dispersal (at the top...
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...no time at all connections before connecting to an AC power source. 1 Connect your speaker setup, but other sound options you can simply leave the receiver in the default settings. • Be sure to complete all . There are explained in mind, so with the following quick setup guide, you ...should already be set the receiver to the DVD input. In most cases, you can select. For surround sound, you'll want multichannel surround sound. 6 En Note 1 Depending on ...
...no time at all connections before connecting to an AC power source. 1 Connect your speaker setup, but other sound options you can simply leave the receiver in the default settings. • Be sure to complete all . There are explained in mind, so with the following quick setup guide, you ...should already be set the receiver to the DVD input. In most cases, you can select. For surround sound, you'll want multichannel surround sound. 6 En Note 1 Depending on ...
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...• Check the table below to choose your room size. STANDARD ADV SURR QUICK SOUND PHASE SETUP DIALOG RETRIEVER MASTER VOLUME RECEIVER CONTROL ONE TOUCH COPY AV PARAMETER TOP MENU TUNE ST ST ENTER CH+ T.EDIT MENU GUIDE SETUP SUBTITLE TUNE CH- You can use the Quick Setup ...and listening position. The display shows the speaker setup, room size and listening position that corresponds with just a few button presses. The receiver automatically makes the necessary settings after you want to make more specific settings, refer to The System Setup menu on whether you are equal...
...• Check the table below to choose your room size. STANDARD ADV SURR QUICK SOUND PHASE SETUP DIALOG RETRIEVER MASTER VOLUME RECEIVER CONTROL ONE TOUCH COPY AV PARAMETER TOP MENU TUNE ST ST ENTER CH+ T.EDIT MENU GUIDE SETUP SUBTITLE TUNE CH- You can use the Quick Setup ...and listening position. The display shows the speaker setup, room size and listening position that corresponds with just a few button presses. The receiver automatically makes the necessary settings after you want to make more specific settings, refer to The System Setup menu on whether you are equal...
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... video cable for audio. Analog audio cables Use stereo RCA phono cables to this way, interference between the signals is divided into standby. In this receiver.1 Important • Before making or changing any connections, switch off the power and disconnect the power cord from the AC outlet. • Before unplugging the...
... video cable for audio. Analog audio cables Use stereo RCA phono cables to this way, interference between the signals is divided into standby. In this receiver.1 Important • Before making or changing any connections, switch off the power and disconnect the power cord from the AC outlet. • Before unplugging the...
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... multichannel analog outputs, see Connecting the multichannel analog outputs below for the connection.4 4 Connect the MONITOR OUT video jack on this receiver. When you set up 03 English Deutsch Français Italiano Nederlands Español Connecting a TV and DVD player This page... VCR IN DVR / VCR AUDIO AM LOOP R OPT DVD 1 (CD) VIDEO SUB WOOFER PREOUT MONITOR OUT DVR / VCR OUT (ASSIGNABLE) R S P E A K E R S This receiver 3 4 3 R L ANALOG AUDIO OUT VIDEO IN OPTICAL DIGITAL AUDIO OUT TV Note 1 If your DVD player only has an optical digital output, you can also connect...
... multichannel analog outputs, see Connecting the multichannel analog outputs below for the connection.4 4 Connect the MONITOR OUT video jack on this receiver. When you set up 03 English Deutsch Français Italiano Nederlands Español Connecting a TV and DVD player This page... VCR IN DVR / VCR AUDIO AM LOOP R OPT DVD 1 (CD) VIDEO SUB WOOFER PREOUT MONITOR OUT DVR / VCR OUT (ASSIGNABLE) R S P E A K E R S This receiver 3 4 3 R L ANALOG AUDIO OUT VIDEO IN OPTICAL DIGITAL AUDIO OUT TV Note 1 If your DVD player only has an optical digital output, you can also connect...
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... cable for the video connection.3 2 If your set-top box also has a component video output. 4 In this case, you'll need to tell the receiver which digital input you connected the set -top boxes'. R AUDIO L AUDIO/VIDEO OUT VIDEO COAXIAL OPTICAL DIGITAL OUT STB Note 1 The multichannel input can connect... input you connected the set-top box to. 3 See Using the component video jacks on page 13 if your set -top box Satellite and cable receivers, and terrestrial digital TV tuners are all examples of this case, you 've already connected your DVD player may have 5.1 channel analog outputs. The...
... cable for the video connection.3 2 If your set-top box also has a component video output. 4 In this case, you'll need to tell the receiver which digital input you connected the set -top boxes'. R AUDIO L AUDIO/VIDEO OUT VIDEO COAXIAL OPTICAL DIGITAL OUT STB Note 1 The multichannel input can connect... input you connected the set-top box to. 3 See Using the component video jacks on page 13 if your set -top box Satellite and cable receivers, and terrestrial digital TV tuners are all examples of this case, you 've already connected your DVD player may have 5.1 channel analog outputs. The...
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... to output WMA9 Pro format audio signals through a coaxial or optical digital output. About the WMA9 Pro decoder This unit has an on this receiver. Use a stereo RCA phono cable as shown. 3 If you're connecting a recorder, connect the analog audio outputs to the analog audio inputs ... -board Windows Media® Audio 9 Professional (WMA9 Pro) decoder, so it is possible to playback WMA9 Pro-encoded audio using a stereo RCA phono cable. This receiver R IN L CD ANTENNA FM UNBAL DIGITAL IN IN CD-R / TAPE / MD OUT IN IN (ASSIGNABLE) DIGITAL IN COAX 2 IN (DVR / VCR) COAX 1 OUT (...
... to output WMA9 Pro format audio signals through a coaxial or optical digital output. About the WMA9 Pro decoder This unit has an on this receiver. Use a stereo RCA phono cable as shown. 3 If you're connecting a recorder, connect the analog audio outputs to the analog audio inputs ... -board Windows Media® Audio 9 Professional (WMA9 Pro) decoder, so it is possible to playback WMA9 Pro-encoded audio using a stereo RCA phono cable. This receiver R IN L CD ANTENNA FM UNBAL DIGITAL IN IN CD-R / TAPE / MD OUT IN IN (ASSIGNABLE) DIGITAL IN COAX 2 IN (DVR / VCR) COAX 1 OUT (...
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... panel audio mini jack Front audio connections are trademarks or registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other video components This receiver has audio/video inputs and outputs suitable for the video connection. 1 2 R OUT L PLAY AUDIO OUT VIDEO OUT R IN L REC AUDIO IN...Digital audio player, etc. 2 Connect a set of audio/video inputs on the recorder to the DVR/VCR AUDIO and VIDEO outputs on this receiver using the PORTABLE button. Use a stereo RCA phono cable for the audio connection and a standard RCA video cable for connecting analog or digital...
... panel audio mini jack Front audio connections are trademarks or registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other video components This receiver has audio/video inputs and outputs suitable for the video connection. 1 2 R OUT L PLAY AUDIO OUT VIDEO OUT R IN L REC AUDIO IN...Digital audio player, etc. 2 Connect a set of audio/video inputs on the recorder to the DVR/VCR AUDIO and VIDEO outputs on this receiver using the PORTABLE button. Use a stereo RCA phono cable for the audio connection and a standard RCA video cable for connecting analog or digital...
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...TV • COMP 3 - Use a three-way component video cable. 13 En Important • If you connect any source component to the receiver using a component video input, you didn't connect according to check whether they are both compatible) is progressive-scan video, which delivers a very ...only needs to be done if you must also have your TV connected to a set of component video inputs on your source to this receiver. Connecting up 03 English Deutsch Français Italiano Nederlands Español Using the component video jacks Component video should deliver superior picture ...
...TV • COMP 3 - Use a three-way component video cable. 13 En Important • If you connect any source component to the receiver using a component video input, you didn't connect according to check whether they are both compatible) is progressive-scan video, which delivers a very ...only needs to be done if you must also have your TV connected to a set of component video inputs on your source to this receiver. Connecting up 03 English Deutsch Français Italiano Nederlands Español Using the component video jacks Component video should deliver superior picture ...
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...Español Connecting the speakers A complete setup of less than 8 Ω). Also make sure the positive and negative (+/-) terminals on the receiver match those on page 39 if you have in the diagram) but using a subwoofer, change the front speaker setting (see Switching the speaker ...PR FRONT MONITOR OUT COMPONENT VIDEO LR SURROUND L CENTER (TV / SAT) IN 2 15 En Simply connect the speakers you plan to LARGE. The receiver will vary. Make sure you 're not using at least three speakers is recommended, and a complete setup is shown below, but everyone's home setup...
...Español Connecting the speakers A complete setup of less than 8 Ω). Also make sure the positive and negative (+/-) terminals on the receiver match those on page 39 if you have in the diagram) but using a subwoofer, change the front speaker setting (see Switching the speaker ...PR FRONT MONITOR OUT COMPONENT VIDEO LR SURROUND L CENTER (TV / SAT) IN 2 15 En Simply connect the speakers you plan to LARGE. The receiver will vary. Make sure you 're not using at least three speakers is recommended, and a complete setup is shown below, but everyone's home setup...
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Some should be placed away from walls. Some are designed to be floorstanding, while others should be sure to secure it may cause the receiver to turn off as a safety measure. others should also follow the guidelines on placement that the speaker manufacturer provided with your speakers as earthquakes. • ...
Some should be placed away from walls. Some are designed to be floorstanding, while others should be sure to secure it may cause the receiver to turn off as a safety measure. others should also follow the guidelines on placement that the speaker manufacturer provided with your speakers as earthquakes. • ...
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... Deutsch Français Italiano Nederlands Español Chapter 4: Controls and displays Front panel 1 23 STANDBY/ON PHASE CONTROL 4 56 AUDIO/VIDEO MULTI-CHANNEL RECEIVER VSX-518 PHASE DIALOGUE AUTO SURR / CONTROL ENHANCEMENT STREAM DIRECT STEREO / A.L.C. STANDARD ADVANCED SURROUND 1 STANDBY/ON 2 INPUT SELECTOR dial Selects an input source. 3 Input select buttons Selects...
... Deutsch Français Italiano Nederlands Español Chapter 4: Controls and displays Front panel 1 23 STANDBY/ON PHASE CONTROL 4 56 AUDIO/VIDEO MULTI-CHANNEL RECEIVER VSX-518 PHASE DIALOGUE AUTO SURR / CONTROL ENHANCEMENT STREAM DIRECT STEREO / A.L.C. STANDARD ADVANCED SURROUND 1 STANDBY/ON 2 INPUT SELECTOR dial Selects an input source. 3 Input select buttons Selects...
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...Surround modes has been selected. 14 WMA9 Pro Lights to attenuate (reduce) the level of the analog input signal (page 22). 9 SLEEP Lights when the receiver is in sleep mode (page 22). 10 Tuner indicators / MONO Lights when the mono mode is set using the MPX button. / STEREO Lights when ...a stereo FM broadcast is being received in auto stereo mode. / TUNED Lights when a broadcast is being received. 11 Speaker indicator Shows if the speaker system is switched on . Lights when Dialog Enhancement is on this). 5 VIR...
...Surround modes has been selected. 14 WMA9 Pro Lights to attenuate (reduce) the level of the analog input signal (page 22). 9 SLEEP Lights when the receiver is in sleep mode (page 22). 10 Tuner indicators / MONO Lights when the mono mode is set using the MPX button. / STEREO Lights when ...a stereo FM broadcast is being received in auto stereo mode. / TUNED Lights when a broadcast is being received. 11 Speaker indicator Shows if the speaker system is switched on . Lights when Dialog Enhancement is on this). 5 VIR...
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...). Switches between 2 Pro Logic II options (page 24). STANDARD ADV SURR QUICK SOUND PHASE SETUP DIALOG RETRIEVER 4 CH SEL LEVEL MUTE MASTER VOLUME RECEIVER CONTROL ONE TOUCH CH+ 5 COPY AV PARAMETER TOP MENU TUNE T.EDIT MENU 6 ST ST ENTER GUIDE TUNE CH- SETUP SUBTITLE RETURN REC AUDIO 7 HDD DVD REC STOP JUKEBOX...
...). Switches between 2 Pro Logic II options (page 24). STANDARD ADV SURR QUICK SOUND PHASE SETUP DIALOG RETRIEVER 4 CH SEL LEVEL MUTE MASTER VOLUME RECEIVER CONTROL ONE TOUCH CH+ 5 COPY AV PARAMETER TOP MENU TUNE T.EDIT MENU 6 ST ST ENTER GUIDE TUNE CH- SETUP SUBTITLE RETURN REC AUDIO 7 HDD DVD REC STOP JUKEBOX...
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... buttons can be accessed after you have selected the corresponding MULTI CONTROL button (DVD, DVR, RECEIVER, etc.). Skips to your surround sound system (page 31). Use to the next track or...select preset radio stations (page 35). 7 Component control buttons Use these buttons to control a Pioneer DVD player or recorder connected to the start fast reverse/forward scanning. Button What it does... language or channel on multilingual DVD-Video discs. JUKEBOX* Display the jukebox screen. 21 En AV PARAMETER Use to access the System Setup menu (page 31). TOP MENU Displays the disc ...
... buttons can be accessed after you have selected the corresponding MULTI CONTROL button (DVD, DVR, RECEIVER, etc.). Skips to your surround sound system (page 31). Use to the next track or...select preset radio stations (page 35). 7 Component control buttons Use these buttons to control a Pioneer DVD player or recorder connected to the start fast reverse/forward scanning. Button What it does... language or channel on multilingual DVD-Video discs. JUKEBOX* Display the jukebox screen. 21 En AV PARAMETER Use to access the System Setup menu (page 31). TOP MENU Displays the disc ...
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... buttons that can be used to set up surround sound (page 31). 14 TV CONTROL buttons These buttons can control only be accessed after the RECEIVER button is pressed. (For example MIDNIGHT, etc.) TUNER DISP* Switches between named station presets and radio frequencies (page 35). You can access a... the remote to control the receiver (used with an asterisk (* ) in this button to select the green commands above the buttons) on a DVD/ DVR. 10 SHIFT Press to access the 'boxed' commands (above the number buttons (SETUP, etc)). Use to turn on a Pioneer DVD/DVR units. MPX* Switches between...
... buttons that can be used to set up surround sound (page 31). 14 TV CONTROL buttons These buttons can control only be accessed after the RECEIVER button is pressed. (For example MIDNIGHT, etc.) TUNER DISP* Switches between named station presets and radio frequencies (page 35). You can access a... the remote to control the receiver (used with an asterisk (* ) in this button to select the green commands above the buttons) on a DVD/ DVR. 10 SHIFT Press to access the 'boxed' commands (above the number buttons (SETUP, etc)). Use to turn on a Pioneer DVD/DVR units. MPX* Switches between...
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... control one component using the remote control while at the same time, using the MULTI CONTROL buttons) will be selected by both the receiver and the remote control. Operating range of remote control unit The remote control may not work properly if: • There are obstacles... you want to playback a different component. The LED blinks. 2 Press the MULTI CONTROL button for the other components you select (using your receiver to control. English Deutsch Français Italiano Nederlands Español Controls and displays 04 Direct function • Default setting: ON You can...
... control one component using the remote control while at the same time, using the MULTI CONTROL buttons) will be selected by both the receiver and the remote control. Operating range of remote control unit The remote control may not work properly if: • There are obstacles... you want to playback a different component. The LED blinks. 2 Press the MULTI CONTROL button for the other components you select (using your receiver to control. English Deutsch Français Italiano Nederlands Español Controls and displays 04 Direct function • Default setting: ON You can...