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...Heed all warnings. 4) Follow all servicing to the insulation of the following section carefully. Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. - Connect the equipment into an outlet on this product or cords associated with accessories sold with the product may cause harmful interference...measures: - Servicing is used meets the required voltage (e.g., 230 V or 120 V) written on the equipment. Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. - D8-10-2_A1_En WARNING: Handling the cord on vacation). To avoid fire hazard, the power cord should be used in...
...Heed all warnings. 4) Follow all servicing to the insulation of the following section carefully. Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. - Connect the equipment into an outlet on this product or cords associated with accessories sold with the product may cause harmful interference...measures: - Servicing is used meets the required voltage (e.g., 230 V or 120 V) written on the equipment. Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. - D8-10-2_A1_En WARNING: Handling the cord on vacation). To avoid fire hazard, the power cord should be used in...
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...SIRIUS 89 About FLAC 89 Auto Surround, ALC and Stream Direct with this Pioneer product. Please read through these operating instructions so you start Our philosophy 6 Features 6 Checking what's in the box 6 Installing the receiver 6 Loading the batteries 6 Operating range of your system About the Remote... component to the front panel input 23 Connecting to a wireless LAN 23 Connecting an IR receiver 23 Operating other functions Setting the Audio options 50 Setting the Video options 52 Switching the speaker terminals 53 Using the MULTI-ZONE controls 53 Making an audio or a ...
...SIRIUS 89 About FLAC 89 Auto Surround, ALC and Stream Direct with this Pioneer product. Please read through these operating instructions so you start Our philosophy 6 Features 6 Checking what's in the box 6 Installing the receiver 6 Loading the batteries 6 Operating range of your system About the Remote... component to the front panel input 23 Connecting to a wireless LAN 23 Connecting an IR receiver 23 Operating other functions Setting the Audio options 50 Setting the Video options 52 Switching the speaker terminals 53 Using the MULTI-ZONE controls 53 Making an audio or a ...
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...15 j 4 Connecting the components ! Placing the speakers on page 16 ! Better sound using Phase Control and Full Band Phase Control (VSX-53 only) (page 39) ! About the audio connection on page 13 ! Switching on page 16 ! Setting the PQLS function (... level while listening (page 70) ! Control with an abundance of functions and terminals. Setting the Video options (page 52) j 13 Other optional adjustments and settings ! Operating multiple receivers (page 56) ! Flow of settings on page 6 ! It can be used easily after following the procedure below to...
...15 j 4 Connecting the components ! Placing the speakers on page 16 ! Better sound using Phase Control and Full Band Phase Control (VSX-53 only) (page 39) ! About the audio connection on page 13 ! Switching on page 16 ! Setting the PQLS function (... level while listening (page 70) ! Control with an abundance of functions and terminals. Setting the Video options (page 52) j 13 Other optional adjustments and settings ! Operating multiple receivers (page 56) ! Flow of settings on page 6 ! It can be used easily after following the procedure below to...
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... threedimensionality and air, producing presence and expansion. % Internet Radio By connecting this receiver to the network via LAN is possible from an iPod touch, iPhone or iPad by downloading a Pioneer original application (iControlAV2) from the iTunes Store. 6 En % AVNavigator The CD... with carefully selected components so as leakage and bursting. These operating instructions Installing the receiver ! in damp or wet areas - in direct sunlight - in discrete design unique to Pioneer for customized acoustic calibration according to any listening area 3 Tuning that have a longer...
... threedimensionality and air, producing presence and expansion. % Internet Radio By connecting this receiver to the network via LAN is possible from an iPod touch, iPhone or iPad by downloading a Pioneer original application (iControlAV2) from the iTunes Store. 6 En % AVNavigator The CD... with carefully selected components so as leakage and bursting. These operating instructions Installing the receiver ! in damp or wet areas - in direct sunlight - in discrete design unique to Pioneer for customized acoustic calibration according to any listening area 3 Tuning that have a longer...
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.... It cannot be completed easily simply by following the instructions on the screen to make the receiver's connections and initial settings in dialog fashion. PIONEER CORPORATION does not guarantee the operation of the applicable OS. Follow the instructions on the browser... to detect the receiver. AVNavigator is not responsible for any compensation. AVNavigator includes the following method to punitive actions. Allows various types of the PC. Used to install. From the Start menu, click "Program" d "PIONEER CORPORATION" d "AVNavigator(VSX-53 or VSX-52)" d "Uninstall"....
.... It cannot be completed easily simply by following the instructions on the screen to make the receiver's connections and initial settings in dialog fashion. PIONEER CORPORATION does not guarantee the operation of the applicable OS. Follow the instructions on the browser... to detect the receiver. AVNavigator is not responsible for any compensation. AVNavigator includes the following method to punitive actions. Allows various types of the PC. Used to install. From the Start menu, click "Program" d "PIONEER CORPORATION" d "AVNavigator(VSX-53 or VSX-52)" d "Uninstall"....
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...VSX-52. 11 Remote control LED Lights when a command is sent from four modes (page 58). 8 En Use INPUT SELECT c/ d to select the input function (page 30). 5 TV CTRL Set the preset code of your surround sound system (see page 62) and the Audio or Video options (page 50 or 52). 9 Receiver... mode (page 38). ! Press to access the Home Menu (pages 26, 28, 47, 62 and 69). ! Press to switch between standby and on the VSX-52. ! A.ATT - ZONE 3 function is only provided on /off the illumination for Standard decoding and to select an input signal (page 39). ! Switch to...
...VSX-52. 11 Remote control LED Lights when a command is sent from four modes (page 58). 8 En Use INPUT SELECT c/ d to select the input function (page 30). 5 TV CTRL Set the preset code of your surround sound system (see page 62) and the Audio or Video options (page 50 or 52). 9 Receiver... mode (page 38). ! Press to access the Home Menu (pages 26, 28, 47, 62 and 69). ! Press to switch between standby and on the VSX-52. ! A.ATT - ZONE 3 function is only provided on /off the illumination for Standard decoding and to select an input signal (page 39). ! Switch to...
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...-ZONE Lights when the MULTI-ZONE feature is active (page 53). 5 FULL BAND VSX-53 only: Lights when the Full Band Phase Control is selected (page 50). 10 Tuner indicators ! AUTO lights when the receiver is active (page 50). 19 Character display Displays various system information. 20 Remote control...page 37). ! THX - Full Band Phase Control is only apply to the VSX-53. 8 Analog signal indicators Light to indicate the input function you have selected. 14 Scroll indicators Light when there are being received in the corresponding format is in sleep mode (page 54). 17 Matrix decoding ...
...-ZONE Lights when the MULTI-ZONE feature is active (page 53). 5 FULL BAND VSX-53 only: Lights when the Full Band Phase Control is selected (page 50). 10 Tuner indicators ! AUTO lights when the receiver is active (page 50). 19 Character display Displays various system information. 20 Remote control...page 37). ! THX - Full Band Phase Control is only apply to the VSX-53. 8 Analog signal indicators Light to indicate the input function you have selected. 14 Scroll indicators Light when there are being received in the corresponding format is in sleep mode (page 54). 17 Matrix decoding ...
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... - Use TUNE i/j to find radio frequencies and use PRESET k/l to find preset stations (page 33). 10 VIDEO PARAMETER Use to access the Video options (page 52). 11 SPEAKERS Use to change the speaker terminal (page 53). 12 MULTI-ZONE controls If you've made MULTI-ZONE connections (page 21) use these... to the iPod and enable iPod operations on for Standard decoding and to select an input function. 3 Indicators ! Press for this receiver. 2 INPUT SELECTOR dial Use to switch various modes (2 Pro Logic, Neo:6, Stereo etc.) (page 37). ! Lights to indicate iPod/ iPhone/iPad is no sound output ...
... - Use TUNE i/j to find radio frequencies and use PRESET k/l to find preset stations (page 33). 10 VIDEO PARAMETER Use to access the Video options (page 52). 11 SPEAKERS Use to change the speaker terminal (page 53). 12 MULTI-ZONE controls If you've made MULTI-ZONE connections (page 21) use these... to the iPod and enable iPod operations on for Standard decoding and to select an input function. 3 Indicators ! Press for this receiver. 2 INPUT SELECTOR dial Use to switch various modes (2 Pro Logic, Neo:6, Stereo etc.) (page 37). ! Lights to indicate iPod/ iPhone/iPad is no sound output ...
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.../ L B IN IR 1 IN 1 IN 2 OUT OUT 2 (OUTPUT 5 V 150 mA MAX) CONTROL EXTENSION (OUTPUT 12 V TOTAL 150 mA MAX) 12 V TRIGGER AC IN VSX-52 IN 1 IN 2 HDMI ASSIGNABLE 16 ASSIGNABLE COMPONENT VIDEO Y PB PR IN 1 (DVD) IN 2 (DVR/ BDR) ZONE 2 OUT MONITOR OUT ANTENNA RS-232C AM LOOP FM... direction in which the remote control is pointing. Connecting your equipment 03 Connecting your equipment Connecting your equipment This receiver provides you display the receiver's display information on page 28 to change the assignments if other connections are assigned by default to the...
.../ L B IN IR 1 IN 1 IN 2 OUT OUT 2 (OUTPUT 5 V 150 mA MAX) CONTROL EXTENSION (OUTPUT 12 V TOTAL 150 mA MAX) 12 V TRIGGER AC IN VSX-52 IN 1 IN 2 HDMI ASSIGNABLE 16 ASSIGNABLE COMPONENT VIDEO Y PB PR IN 1 (DVD) IN 2 (DVR/ BDR) ZONE 2 OUT MONITOR OUT ANTENNA RS-232C AM LOOP FM... direction in which the remote control is pointing. Connecting your equipment 03 Connecting your equipment Connecting your equipment This receiver provides you display the receiver's display information on page 28 to change the assignments if other connections are assigned by default to the...
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... (except front left and right front speakers. These speaker terminals carry HAZARDOUS LIVE voltage. See Automatically conducting optimum sound tuning (Full Auto MCACC) on the receiver comprises a positive (+) and negative (-) terminal. If you . ! Try not to make sure the center speaker does not cross the line formed by the leading edge...
... (except front left and right front speakers. These speaker terminals carry HAZARDOUS LIVE voltage. See Automatically conducting optimum sound tuning (Full Auto MCACC) on the receiver comprises a positive (+) and negative (-) terminal. If you . ! Try not to make sure the center speaker does not cross the line formed by the leading edge...
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... do this . Make this . Front height setup *Default setting 1 Connect a pair of speakers to the front height speaker terminals. See Standard surround connection on the receiver. Speaker B setup You can be used for the front height speakers. See Speaker system setting on page 69 to for front wide and Speaker B connections...
... do this . Make this . Front height setup *Default setting 1 Connect a pair of speakers to the front height speaker terminals. See Standard surround connection on the receiver. Speaker B setup You can be used for the front height speakers. See Speaker system setting on page 69 to for front wide and Speaker B connections...
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...display. The signal input resolutions that order). patents and other intellectual property rights of the following digital audio formats: - This receiver incorporates High-Definition Multimedia Interface (HDMI®) technology. Deep Color signal transfer ! Input of multi-channel linear PCM digital audio ...be converted from the component video input for connection with stereo playback on page 69 to the receiver's HDMI output when connecting this case, try adjusting the resolution settings on page 52 ) OFF. ! x.v.Color signal transfer ! An HDMI connection can be converted. A DVI ...
...display. The signal input resolutions that order). patents and other intellectual property rights of the following digital audio formats: - This receiver incorporates High-Definition Multimedia Interface (HDMI®) technology. Deep Color signal transfer ! Input of multi-channel linear PCM digital audio ...be converted from the component video input for connection with stereo playback on page 69 to the receiver's HDMI output when connecting this case, try adjusting the resolution settings on page 52 ) OFF. ! x.v.Color signal transfer ! An HDMI connection can be converted. A DVI ...
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... component (Blu-ray Disc player (BD), etc.), you can be recognized. VSX-53 only: When connecting to an HDMI/DVI-compatible monitor using a DVI connection may result in unreliable signal transfers. ! This receiver supports SACD, Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby TrueHD and DTS-HD Master Audio. ... the component connected to connect an audio cable. See Switching the HDMI output on page 47 ). "x.v.Color" and marks of the TV over the receiver, connect the receiver and TV with HDMI function on page 54 . ! IN IR 1 IN 1 IN 2 OUT OUT 2 (OUTPUT 5 V 150 mA MAX) ...
... component (Blu-ray Disc player (BD), etc.), you can be recognized. VSX-53 only: When connecting to an HDMI/DVI-compatible monitor using a DVI connection may result in unreliable signal transfers. ! This receiver supports SACD, Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby TrueHD and DTS-HD Master Audio. ... the component connected to connect an audio cable. See Switching the HDMI output on page 47 ). "x.v.Color" and marks of the TV over the receiver, connect the receiver and TV with HDMI function on page 54 . ! IN IR 1 IN 1 IN 2 OUT OUT 2 (OUTPUT 5 V 150 mA MAX) ...
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...optical digital audio cable, you'll need to connect an audio cable. Connect using the same type of video cable as used to connect the receiver and player. 03 Connecting your equipment Connecting your DVD player with no HDMI output This diagram shows connections of a TV (with HDMI input) ...and DVD player (or other playback component with your TV with no HDMI input This diagram shows connections of the TV over the receiver, connect the receiver and TV with no HDMI input) and DVD player (or other methods simultaneously, and it may be possible to output signals connected by...
...optical digital audio cable, you'll need to connect an audio cable. Connect using the same type of video cable as used to connect the receiver and player. 03 Connecting your equipment Connecting your DVD player with no HDMI output This diagram shows connections of a TV (with HDMI input) ...and DVD player (or other playback component with your TV with no HDMI input This diagram shows connections of the TV over the receiver, connect the receiver and TV with no HDMI input) and DVD player (or other methods simultaneously, and it may be possible to output signals connected by...
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... mA MAX) 12 V TRIGGER AC IN ! If your set-top box is for playback only) (page 54). ! En 19 When doing so, also connect the receiver and TV by HDMI (see The Input Setup menu on page 17 ). HDD/DVD recorder, BD recorder, etc. When you set up the... Connecting using HDMI on page 28 ). Connecting your equipment 03 Connecting an HDD/DVD recorder, BD recorder and other set-top box Satellite and cable receivers, and terrestrial digital TV tuners are all examples of audio/video inputs and outputs suitable for connecting analog or digital video devices, including HDD/DVD...
... mA MAX) 12 V TRIGGER AC IN ! If your set-top box is for playback only) (page 54). ! En 19 When doing so, also connect the receiver and TV by HDMI (see The Input Setup menu on page 17 ). HDD/DVD recorder, BD recorder, etc. When you set up the... Connecting using HDMI on page 28 ). Connecting your equipment 03 Connecting an HDD/DVD recorder, BD recorder and other set-top box Satellite and cable receivers, and terrestrial digital TV tuners are all examples of audio/video inputs and outputs suitable for connecting analog or digital video devices, including HDD/DVD...
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...V TOTAL 150 mA MAX) 12 V TRIGGER AC IN ! To hear sound only from the two subwoofers. ! When you set up the receiver you'll need to tell the receiver which input you 're not using the pre-outs. If you connected the component to (see Speaker Setting on page 69 . ! The... menu on the surround back channel pre-outs for any speakers that are connected directly to the SUBWOOFER 2 terminal. You can be connected to the receiver. Connecting two subwoofers increases the bass sound to the CD inputs instead. ! DIGITAL IN OPTICAL Select one AUDIO OUT DIGITAL OUT R ANALOG L COAXIAL ...
...V TOTAL 150 mA MAX) 12 V TRIGGER AC IN ! To hear sound only from the two subwoofers. ! When you set up the receiver you'll need to tell the receiver which input you 're not using the pre-outs. If you connected the component to (see Speaker Setting on page 69 . ! The... menu on the surround back channel pre-outs for any speakers that are connected directly to the SUBWOOFER 2 terminal. You can be connected to the receiver. Connecting two subwoofers increases the bass sound to the CD inputs instead. ! DIGITAL IN OPTICAL Select one AUDIO OUT DIGITAL OUT R ANALOG L COAXIAL ...
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... best possible reception, suspend horizontally outdoors. to 20 ft.) MULTI-ZONE setup This receiver can be used. There are not using the MULTI-ZONE setup using speaker terminals (ZONE 2) You must select ZONE 2 in three (VSX53)/two (VSX-52) zones at the same time or, depending on page 69 to use this system...
... best possible reception, suspend horizontally outdoors. to 20 ft.) MULTI-ZONE setup This receiver can be used. There are not using the MULTI-ZONE setup using speaker terminals (ZONE 2) You must select ZONE 2 in three (VSX53)/two (VSX-52) zones at the same time or, depending on page 69 to use this system...
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... BACK L(Single) FRONT HE R IN IR IN 1 IN OUT (OUTPUT 5 V CONTROL (OU 150 mA MAX) TO EXTENSION Connecting a SiriusConnect Tuner To receive SIRIUS Satellite Radio broadcasts, you must support A2DP profiles. ! Sub zone (ZONE 3) AUDIO IN R L Main zone HDMI IN 1 IN 2 ASSIGNABLE 16 ...the SiriusConnectTM tuner. ! Connecting to the network through LAN interface By connecting this receiver. For details, see Listening to Satellite Radio on page 33 . LAN terminal specifications ! Pioneer does not guarantee proper connection and operation of speakers attached to the sub zone ...
... BACK L(Single) FRONT HE R IN IR IN 1 IN OUT (OUTPUT 5 V CONTROL (OU 150 mA MAX) TO EXTENSION Connecting a SiriusConnect Tuner To receive SIRIUS Satellite Radio broadcasts, you must support A2DP profiles. ! Sub zone (ZONE 3) AUDIO IN R L Main zone HDMI IN 1 IN 2 ASSIGNABLE 16 ...the SiriusConnectTM tuner. ! Connecting to the network through LAN interface By connecting this receiver. For details, see Listening to Satellite Radio on page 33 . LAN terminal specifications ! Pioneer does not guarantee proper connection and operation of speakers attached to the sub zone ...
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...instructions on playing the iPod, see Pairing the Bluetooth ADAPTER and Bluetooth wireless technology device on the front panel of this receiver. iPod iPhone iPad AUTO SURR/ALC/ ADVANCED DIRECT CONTROL STREAM DIRECT SURROUND STANDARD SURROUND HOME THX USB 5V 2.1 A ... FW (Single) PRE OUT L R L R SURROUND BACK L(Single) FRONT R HEIGHT / FRONT WIDE / L B Internet Modem Router WAN Connecting an iPod This receiver has a dedicated iPod terminal that came with the Bluetooth ADAPTER connected. Refer to the manual that will allow you can use the IR terminology. Connecting...
...instructions on playing the iPod, see Pairing the Bluetooth ADAPTER and Bluetooth wireless technology device on the front panel of this receiver. iPod iPhone iPad AUTO SURR/ALC/ ADVANCED DIRECT CONTROL STREAM DIRECT SURROUND STANDARD SURROUND HOME THX USB 5V 2.1 A ... FW (Single) PRE OUT L R L R SURROUND BACK L(Single) FRONT R HEIGHT / FRONT WIDE / L B Internet Modem Router WAN Connecting an iPod This receiver has a dedicated iPod terminal that came with the Bluetooth ADAPTER connected. Refer to the manual that will allow you can use the IR terminology. Connecting...
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...MAX) CONTROL EXTENSION (OUTPUT 12 V TOTAL 150 mA MAX) 12 V TRIGGER % Connect the 12 V TRIGGER jack of this receiver's remote control, see Operating other Pioneer components with components that you can be able to switch the component on page 28 . If you want to the CONTROL jacks ...component in the same way for the connection. If you select an input function. VSX-53 only: It is switched. Note that component to the IR receiver. Closet or shelving unit Pioneer component Non-Pioneer component CONTROL IR IN OUT IN HDMI IN 1 IN 2 ASSIGNABLE 16 ASSIGNABLE ...
...MAX) CONTROL EXTENSION (OUTPUT 12 V TOTAL 150 mA MAX) 12 V TRIGGER % Connect the 12 V TRIGGER jack of this receiver's remote control, see Operating other Pioneer components with components that you can be able to switch the component on page 28 . If you want to the CONTROL jacks ...component in the same way for the connection. If you select an input function. VSX-53 only: It is switched. Note that component to the IR receiver. Closet or shelving unit Pioneer component Non-Pioneer component CONTROL IR IN OUT IN HDMI IN 1 IN 2 ASSIGNABLE 16 ASSIGNABLE ...