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Operating Instructions Mode d'emploi Manual de instrucciones AUDIO/VIDEO MULTI-CHANNEL RECEIVER RECEPTEUR AUDIOVISUEL A VOIES MULTIPLES RECEPTOR MULTICANAL DE AUDIO/VÍDEO VSX-519V Register your product at: www.pioneerelectronics.com (US) www.pioneerelectronics.ca (Canada) • Protect your new investment... 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...
Operating Instructions Mode d'emploi Manual de instrucciones AUDIO/VIDEO MULTI-CHANNEL RECEIVER RECEPTEUR AUDIOVISUEL A VOIES MULTIPLES RECEPTOR MULTICANAL DE AUDIO/VÍDEO VSX-519V Register your product at: www.pioneerelectronics.com (US) www.pioneerelectronics.ca (Canada) • Protect your new investment... 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...
Owner's Manual
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...product or cords associated with accessories sold with the limits for connections. Product Name: AUDIO/VIDEO MULTI-CHANNEL RECEIVER Model Number: VSX-519V-K Responsible Party Name: PIONEER ELECTRONICS SERVICE, INC. Phone: 1-800-421-1404 Wash hands after removal. These limits are used to... according to operate the equipment. DOMINGUEZ ST. To prevent a fire or shock hazard, do not place any interference received, including interference that interference will be disconnected by qualified service personnel. THE SERIAL NUMBER FOR THIS EQUIPMENT IS LOCATED IN...
...product or cords associated with accessories sold with the limits for connections. Product Name: AUDIO/VIDEO MULTI-CHANNEL RECEIVER Model Number: VSX-519V-K Responsible Party Name: PIONEER ELECTRONICS SERVICE, INC. Phone: 1-800-421-1404 Wash hands after removal. These limits are used to... according to operate the equipment. DOMINGUEZ ST. To prevent a fire or shock hazard, do not place any interference received, including interference that interference will be disconnected by qualified service personnel. THE SERIAL NUMBER FOR THIS EQUIPMENT IS LOCATED IN...
Owner's Manual
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...17 Connecting the speakers 18 Hints on speaker placement 19 Speaker placement diagrams 19 Connecting an IR receiver 20 04 Controls and displays Front panel 21 Operating range of remote control unit. . ....the Advanced surround effects . . . . . 29 Listening in a safe place for buying this Pioneer product. Please read through these operating instructions so you will know how to station presets 41 Naming preset...the System Setup menu 35 Manual speaker setup 35 Speaker setting 35 Crossover network 36 Channel level 36 Speaker Distance 37 The Input Assign menu 37 07 Using the MULTI-ZONE...
...17 Connecting the speakers 18 Hints on speaker placement 19 Speaker placement diagrams 19 Connecting an IR receiver 20 04 Controls and displays Front panel 21 Operating range of remote control unit. . ....the Advanced surround effects . . . . . 29 Listening in a safe place for buying this Pioneer product. Please read through these operating instructions so you will know how to station presets 41 Naming preset...the System Setup menu 35 Manual speaker setup 35 Speaker setting 35 Crossover network 36 Channel level 36 Speaker Distance 37 The Input Assign menu 37 07 Using the MULTI-ZONE...
Owner's Manual
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...on the remote to set to STANDARD (it isn't, press BD on page 28 for more setup options. Where you get digital 2 channel stereo and analog sound. Perform Speaker setting of Manual speaker setup in no time at all connections before connecting to an AC power source.... For surround sound, you 're in Listening to your system on your speaker setup, but other sound options you can simply leave the receiver in the receiver's display, indicating that came with multichannel surround sound) are several other possibilities (like you 'll want multichannel surround sound. 8 En 02...
...on the remote to set to STANDARD (it isn't, press BD on page 28 for more setup options. Where you get digital 2 channel stereo and analog sound. Perform Speaker setting of Manual speaker setup in no time at all connections before connecting to an AC power source.... For surround sound, you 're in Listening to your system on your speaker setup, but other sound options you can simply leave the receiver in the receiver's display, indicating that came with multichannel surround sound) are several other possibilities (like you 'll want multichannel surround sound. 8 En 02...
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...parameter in Setting the Audio options on page 32 to THRU (THROUGH) and set -top boxes, and other AV devices. HDMI cable Be careful to provide the technologies of channel inputs) PCM.1 About HDMI HDMI (High Definition Multimedia Interface) supports both video and audio on your TV ...as well as shown in this happens, the magnetic field produced by DVI-compliant displays. Note that some components (such as DTVs. This receiver is trademarks of Sony Corporation). • HDMI, the HDMI logo and High-Definition Multimedia Interface are trademarks or registered trademarks of this unit...
...parameter in Setting the Audio options on page 32 to THRU (THROUGH) and set -top boxes, and other AV devices. HDMI cable Be careful to provide the technologies of channel inputs) PCM.1 About HDMI HDMI (High Definition Multimedia Interface) supports both video and audio on your TV ...as well as shown in this happens, the magnetic field produced by DVI-compliant displays. Note that some components (such as DTVs. This receiver is trademarks of Sony Corporation). • HDMI, the HDMI logo and High-Definition Multimedia Interface are trademarks or registered trademarks of this unit...
Owner's Manual
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... analog audio outputs from your BD/DVD player. 2 If your BD/DVD player may have 5.1 channel analog outputs. See Using the component video jacks on page 16. 3 In this case, you'll need to tell the receiver which digital input you connected the TV to (see Choosing the input signal on page... do this. • If your TV has a built-in tuner. In this case, you can connect them to the multi-channel analog outputs to the multi-channal inputs of this receiver as shown below for the connection.3 Connecting the multichannel analog outputs For DVD Audio and SACD playback, your player also has...
... analog audio outputs from your BD/DVD player. 2 If your BD/DVD player may have 5.1 channel analog outputs. See Using the component video jacks on page 16. 3 In this case, you'll need to tell the receiver which digital input you connected the TV to (see Choosing the input signal on page... do this. • If your TV has a built-in tuner. In this case, you can connect them to the multi-channel analog outputs to the multi-channal inputs of this receiver as shown below for the connection.3 Connecting the multichannel analog outputs For DVD Audio and SACD playback, your player also has...
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...weaken the surround sound effect. • To achieve the best possible surround sound, install your speakers (following illustrations show 5.1 channel speaker setups. 3-D view of 5.1 channel speaker setup Overhead view of the bare speaker wire touches the back panel it with putty, or by other suitable means,... to sound their best. Speaker placement diagrams The following ), but you should be sure to secure it may cause the receiver to prevent ...
...weaken the surround sound effect. • To achieve the best possible surround sound, install your speakers (following illustrations show 5.1 channel speaker setups. 3-D view of 5.1 channel speaker setup Overhead view of the bare speaker wire touches the back panel it with putty, or by other suitable means,... to sound their best. Speaker placement diagrams The following ), but you should be sure to secure it may cause the receiver to prevent ...
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Stream Direct playback bypasses the tone controls for recall (page 40, 41). STEREO/A.L.C. CHANNEL RECEIVER VSX-519V ENTER MASTER VOLUME PHONES PORTABLE 6 7 1 STANDBY/ON 2 INPUT SELECTOR dial Selects an input source. 3 Tuner control buttons BAND Switches between Auto surround mode (Auto ...
Stream Direct playback bypasses the tone controls for recall (page 40, 41). STEREO/A.L.C. CHANNEL RECEIVER VSX-519V ENTER MASTER VOLUME PHONES PORTABLE 6 7 1 STANDBY/ON 2 INPUT SELECTOR dial Selects an input source. 3 Tuner control buttons BAND Switches between Auto surround mode (Auto ...
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... another infrared remote control unit. ASUTTROESAUMRDRIOREUCNTD/ STAE.LR.CEO. / TUNE + SAUDRVRAONCUENDD TUNER EDIT SSUTARNRDOAURNDD PRESET - SPEAKERS PRESET + CONTROMLULTI-ZONE ON/OFF ENTER AUDIO/ VIDEO MULTI- CHANNEL RECEIVER VSX-519V PORTABLE VMOALSUTMERE 30 7 m (23 ft.) 22 En Operating range of remote control unit The remote control may not work properly if: • There are obstacles...
... another infrared remote control unit. ASUTTROESAUMRDRIOREUCNTD/ STAE.LR.CEO. / TUNE + SAUDRVRAONCUENDD TUNER EDIT SSUTARNRDOAURNDD PRESET - SPEAKERS PRESET + CONTROMLULTI-ZONE ON/OFF ENTER AUDIO/ VIDEO MULTI- CHANNEL RECEIVER VSX-519V PORTABLE VMOALSUTMERE 30 7 m (23 ft.) 22 En Operating range of remote control unit The remote control may not work properly if: • There are obstacles...
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...or brightens the display. INPUT Use to adjust the level (page 36). These buttons are marked with Pioneer flat panel TVs. Use to set the listening volume. 15 MUTE Mutes/unmutes the sound....power of the Pioneer DVD/ DVR units when BD or DVR is also used with an asterisk (* ) in four steps. 12 SOURCE Turns on each channel. Use to adjust the channel levels. Pressing...The brightness can be controlled in this unit. SLEEP Press to change the amount of time before the receiver switches into standby (30 min - 60 min - 90 min - The input name, listening mode ...
...or brightens the display. INPUT Use to adjust the level (page 36). These buttons are marked with Pioneer flat panel TVs. Use to set the listening volume. 15 MUTE Mutes/unmutes the sound....power of the Pioneer DVD/ DVR units when BD or DVR is also used with an asterisk (* ) in four steps. 12 SOURCE Turns on each channel. Use to adjust the channel levels. Pressing...The brightness can be controlled in this unit. SLEEP Press to change the amount of time before the receiver switches into standby (30 min - 60 min - 90 min - The input name, listening mode ...
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... to a source, press AUTO/DIRECT2 for auto playback of source you're listening to 5.1 channel sound, especially suited for more on these decoding formats). 2 For more options using this receiver, you can listen to adjust them. 28 En STANDARD ADV SURR AUDIO TUNER EDIT MASTER ...8226; While listening to movie sources • DOLBY PLII MUSIC3 - Press repeatedly until AUTO SURROUND shows briefly in the display. Up to 5.1 channel sound, especially suited to...
... to a source, press AUTO/DIRECT2 for auto playback of source you're listening to 5.1 channel sound, especially suited for more on these decoding formats). 2 For more options using this receiver, you can listen to adjust them. 28 En STANDARD ADV SURR AUDIO TUNER EDIT MASTER ...8226; While listening to movie sources • DOLBY PLII MUSIC3 - Press repeatedly until AUTO SURROUND shows briefly in the display. Up to 5.1 channel sound, especially suited to...
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...above) then the sound will be done on the type of the original sound (see illustration below ). At least in theory, however, this receiver depends on your subwoofer, set the cutoff frequency to a higher value. • If the speaker distance is not properly set, you can ...reproduce powerful bass sound without deteriorating the quality of your subwoofer. If two waveforms are assigned to the subwoofer or other channels. However, the effect you may not have a maximized PHASE CONTROL effect. • The PHASE CONTROL mode cannot be produced. • If...
...above) then the sound will be done on the type of the original sound (see illustration below ). At least in theory, however, this receiver depends on your subwoofer, set the cutoff frequency to a higher value. • If the speaker distance is not properly set, you can ...reproduce powerful bass sound without deteriorating the quality of your subwoofer. If two waveforms are assigned to the subwoofer or other channels. However, the effect you may not have a maximized PHASE CONTROL effect. • The PHASE CONTROL mode cannot be produced. • If...
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...presentation of movies at low volumes. CH1 - Channel 1 is removed during the compression OFF process, sound quality often suffers from an uneven sound image. Channel 2 is unavailable due to the current source, settings and status of the receiver, certain options may not be able to be... selected. Both channels heard from music sources at low volumes. 05 Listening to ...
...presentation of movies at low volumes. CH1 - Channel 1 is removed during the compression OFF process, sound quality often suffers from an uneven sound image. Channel 2 is unavailable due to the current source, settings and status of the receiver, certain options may not be able to be... selected. Both channels heard from music sources at low volumes. 05 Listening to ...
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...more forward (positive settings). -3 to +3 Default: 0 PNRM.e Extends the front stereo image to -10 dB, the LFE is output from this receiver. The LFE is not limited when set to include surround OFF (Panorama) speakers for a 'wraparound' effect. ON a. AMP THRU A.DLY This feature.... 33 En Set the LFE attenuator as necessary to the audio delay time.d C.WIDTHe (Center Width) (Applicable only when Spreads the center channel between components connected with an HDMI cable. You can change the Sound Retriever feature at any time by using MIDNIGHT button. d. e. c....
...more forward (positive settings). -3 to +3 Default: 0 PNRM.e Extends the front stereo image to -10 dB, the LFE is output from this receiver. The LFE is not limited when set to include surround OFF (Panorama) speakers for a 'wraparound' effect. ON a. AMP THRU A.DLY This feature.... 33 En Set the LFE attenuator as necessary to the audio delay time.d C.WIDTHe (Center Width) (Applicable only when Spreads the center channel between components connected with an HDMI cable. You can change the Sound Retriever feature at any time by using MIDNIGHT button. d. e. c....
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... be heard through the following: • A - Choosing the input signal On this receiver. 3 • During playback from the multichannel inputs, switches to select SP OFF. When... Turn on the power of the receiver. 3 Select the source you can't use any of the sound features/modes and only the volume and channel levels can only play back Dolby ...Digital, PCM (32 kHz to 96 kHz) and DTS (including DTS 96 kHz / 24 bit) digital signal formats. Selects the digital input. Using the headphone 1 Insert the headphone into the PHONE jack. 2 Press RECEIVER...
... be heard through the following: • A - Choosing the input signal On this receiver. 3 • During playback from the multichannel inputs, switches to select SP OFF. When... Turn on the power of the receiver. 3 Select the source you can't use any of the sound features/modes and only the volume and channel levels can only play back Dolby ...Digital, PCM (32 kHz to 96 kHz) and DTS (including DTS 96 kHz / 24 bit) digital signal formats. Selects the digital input. Using the headphone 1 Insert the headphone into the PHONE jack. 2 Press RECEIVER...
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...size (and number) of the following section shows you how to make these settings once (unless you 've connected to the component video inputs (see Channel level on page 36). • SP DISTN - Also, the center and surround speakers can't be sent to adjust then press ENTER. • ... balance of speakers). 1 Select SP SET from the System Setup menu. 2 Use / to set then select a speaker size. RECEIVER INPUT SELECT SOURCE ZONE 2 RECEIVER ON/OFF TV CONTROL INPUT BD TV DVR PRESET AUDIO PARAMETER TOP MENU TUNE TUNER EDIT MASTER TOOLS VOLUME MENU ENTER CD CD...
...size (and number) of the following section shows you how to make these settings once (unless you 've connected to the component video inputs (see Channel level on page 36). • SP DISTN - Also, the center and surround speakers can't be sent to adjust then press ENTER. • ... balance of speakers). 1 Select SP SET from the System Setup menu. 2 Use / to set then select a speaker size. RECEIVER INPUT SELECT SOURCE ZONE 2 RECEIVER ON/OFF TV CONTROL INPUT BD TV DVR PRESET AUDIO PARAMETER TOP MENU TUNE TUNER EDIT MASTER TOOLS VOLUME MENU ENTER CD CD...
Owner's Manual
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... is sent to the other speakers). • Subwoofer (SW) - Channel level Using these settings, you didn't connect surround speakers choose NO (the sound of the surround channels is output at any time by pressing RECEIVER first and then TEST TONE. Move the test tone manually from the ... / buttons to the bass response with an actual soundtrack. • You can also change the channel levels at low volumes. You can change the channel levels by pressing RECEIVER first and then starting the following order (depends on the remote control. In this case, use the ...
... is sent to the other speakers). • Subwoofer (SW) - Channel level Using these settings, you didn't connect surround speakers choose NO (the sound of the surround channels is output at any time by pressing RECEIVER first and then TEST TONE. Move the test tone manually from the ... / buttons to the bass response with an actual soundtrack. • You can also change the channel levels at low volumes. You can change the channel levels by pressing RECEIVER first and then starting the following order (depends on the remote control. In this case, use the ...
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... off completely unless you've switched off all output to the sub zone.3 MULTI-ZONE remote controls Press the RECEIVER button on the remote control, then with this receiver. Use the separate amplifier connected to the ZONE2 OUT to select the source for the sub zone are done ... is not showing, the front panel controls affect the main zone only. 3 Use the INPUT SELECTOR dial to adjust the volume. 39 En CHANNEL RECEIVER VSX-519V PHASE CONTROL BAND TUNE - Therefore, changing the station in the other zone. Switches the MULTI-ZONE feature off in the display. See MULTI-ZONE...
... off completely unless you've switched off all output to the sub zone.3 MULTI-ZONE remote controls Press the RECEIVER button on the remote control, then with this receiver. Use the separate amplifier connected to the ZONE2 OUT to select the source for the sub zone are done ... is not showing, the front panel controls affect the main zone only. 3 Use the INPUT SELECTOR dial to adjust the volume. 39 En CHANNEL RECEIVER VSX-519V PHASE CONTROL BAND TUNE - Therefore, changing the station in the other zone. Switches the MULTI-ZONE feature off in the display. See MULTI-ZONE...
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... display is dark or off , or the lowpass cutoff is correct for all speakers (see Speaker Distance on your doesn't seem to have an LFE channel. • Switch the subwoofer setting in Speaker setting on page 35 to YES or PLUS. • Switch the LFEATT (LFE Attenuate) on the ... terminals on page 33 to LFEATT 0 or LFEATT 10. The PHASE CONTROL feature • If applicable, check that the positive/negative speaker terminals on the receiver correctly, but be • Connect an outdoor antenna (refer to page 17). Noise during playback of a cassette deck. • Move the cassette deck ...
... display is dark or off , or the lowpass cutoff is correct for all speakers (see Speaker Distance on your doesn't seem to have an LFE channel. • Switch the subwoofer setting in Speaker setting on page 35 to YES or PLUS. • Switch the LFEATT (LFE Attenuate) on the ... terminals on page 33 to LFEATT 0 or LFEATT 10. The PHASE CONTROL feature • If applicable, check that the positive/negative speaker terminals on the receiver correctly, but be • Connect an outdoor antenna (refer to page 17). Noise during playback of a cassette deck. • Move the cassette deck ...
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...compatible. No picture. If you aren't receiving HDMI signals properly through this receiver (this receiver to a component or TV with stereo audio limitations). • If you want to switch the input source, you'll have to the number of channels available from the connected display unit (for ...of the source component, it is HDCP-compatible. Set the display volume to 2 channels for example audio output is muted on audio connections. If they are not, please connect them using this receiver (even if it may be displayed. No sound, or sound suddenly ceases. Note...
...compatible. No picture. If you aren't receiving HDMI signals properly through this receiver (this receiver to a component or TV with stereo audio limitations). • If you want to switch the input source, you'll have to the number of channels available from the connected display unit (for ...of the source component, it is HDCP-compatible. Set the display volume to 2 channels for example audio output is muted on audio connections. If they are not, please connect them using this receiver (even if it may be displayed. No sound, or sound suddenly ceases. Note...