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AUDIO/VIDEO MULTI-CHANNEL RECEIVER RECEPTEUR AUDIOVISUEL A VOIES MULTIPLES RECEPTOR MULTICANAL DE AUDIO/VÍDEO VSX-520 Register your product on http://www.pioneerelectronics.com (US) http://www.pioneerelectronics.ca (Canada) • Protect 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 newsletter. http://www.pioneerelectronics.com (US) http://www.pioneerelectronics.ca (Canada) Operating Instructions Mode d'emploi Manual...
AUDIO/VIDEO MULTI-CHANNEL RECEIVER RECEPTEUR AUDIOVISUEL A VOIES MULTIPLES RECEPTOR MULTICANAL DE AUDIO/VÍDEO VSX-520 Register your product on http://www.pioneerelectronics.com (US) http://www.pioneerelectronics.ca (Canada) • Protect 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 newsletter. http://www.pioneerelectronics.com (US) http://www.pioneerelectronics.ca (Canada) Operating Instructions Mode d'emploi Manual...
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...a vase or flower pot) or expose it is connected. - Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. - Product Name: AUDIO/VIDEO MULTI-CHANNEL RECEIVER Model Number: VSX-520 Responsible Party Name: PIONEER ELECTRONICS (USA) INC. D3-4-2-1-4*_A1_En This product is not waterproof. K041_A1_En IMPORTANT NOTICE THE... supply differs according to operate the equipment. To prevent a fire or shock hazard, do not place any interference received, including interference that interference will be disconnected by qualified service personnel. D3-4-2-1-3_A1_En WARNING Before plugging in for even ...
...a vase or flower pot) or expose it is connected. - Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. - Product Name: AUDIO/VIDEO MULTI-CHANNEL RECEIVER Model Number: VSX-520 Responsible Party Name: PIONEER ELECTRONICS (USA) INC. D3-4-2-1-4*_A1_En This product is not waterproof. K041_A1_En IMPORTANT NOTICE THE... supply differs according to operate the equipment. To prevent a fire or shock hazard, do not place any interference received, including interference that interference will be disconnected by qualified service personnel. D3-4-2-1-3_A1_En WARNING Before plugging in for even ...
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... the instructions, put them away in a safe place for buying this Pioneer product. Contents 01 Before you for future reference. Thank you start Checking what's in the box 7 Loading the batteries 7 Installing the receiver 7 Ventilation 8 02 Controls and displays Front panel 9 Operating range of...cables 21 About video outputs connection 21 Connecting a TV and playback components . . . 22 Connecting using Phase Control 31 Using surround back channel processing . . . 32 Setting the Up Mix function 33 Setting the Audio options 33 Choosing the input signal 36 Using the headphone ...
... the instructions, put them away in a safe place for buying this Pioneer product. Contents 01 Before you for future reference. Thank you start Checking what's in the box 7 Loading the batteries 7 Installing the receiver 7 Ventilation 8 02 Controls and displays Front panel 9 Operating range of...cables 21 About video outputs connection 21 Connecting a TV and playback components . . . 22 Connecting using Phase Control 31 Using surround back channel processing . . . 32 Setting the Up Mix function 33 Setting the Audio options 33 Choosing the input signal 36 Using the headphone ...
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...the various listening modes • Using the Sound Retriever (page 31) • Better sound using a digital connection from the BD/DVD player to the receiver. • About video outputs connection (page 21) • Connecting a TV and playback components (page 22) • Connecting antennas (page 25) ... batteries (page 7) 2 Connecting the speakers Where you 'll want to hook up using Phase Control (page 31) • Using surround back channel processing (page 32) • Setting the Up Mix function (page 33) • Setting the Audio options (page 33) • Choosing the input ...
...the various listening modes • Using the Sound Retriever (page 31) • Better sound using a digital connection from the BD/DVD player to the receiver. • About video outputs connection (page 21) • Connecting a TV and playback components (page 22) • Connecting antennas (page 25) ... batteries (page 7) 2 Connecting the speakers Where you 'll want to hook up using Phase Control (page 31) • Using surround back channel processing (page 32) • Setting the Up Mix function (page 33) • Setting the Audio options (page 33) • Choosing the input ...
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.... TUNER EDIT Use with TUNE /, PRESET / and ENTER to change the speaker system on the input source you have selected. 9 En CHANNEL RECEIVER VSX-520 TUNE TUNER EDIT PRESET ENTER MASTER VOLUME PHONES AUTO/DIRECT LISTENING MODE STEREO/ALC STANDARD ADV SURROUND SOUND RETRIEVER PORTABLE 8 9 10 11 1 STANDBY/ON...
.... TUNER EDIT Use with TUNE /, PRESET / and ENTER to change the speaker system on the input source you have selected. 9 En CHANNEL RECEIVER VSX-520 TUNE TUNER EDIT PRESET ENTER MASTER VOLUME PHONES AUTO/DIRECT LISTENING MODE STEREO/ALC STANDARD ADV SURROUND SOUND RETRIEVER PORTABLE 8 9 10 11 1 STANDBY/ON...
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...power of the TV. SPEAKERS Use to turn on each channel. The brightness can be controlled in this section. Use to adjust the channel levels. Use to adjust the volume on or off the power of this receiver. Controls and displays 02 English Deutsch Français Italiano ...is selected using the MULTI CONTROL buttons. 13 TV CONTROL buttons These buttons can be displayed, depending on each channel. INPUT Use to this unit. These buttons are marked with Pioneer flat panel TVs. Use to change the speaker system on your TV. LEV +/- Use to access...
...power of the TV. SPEAKERS Use to turn on each channel. The brightness can be controlled in this section. Use to adjust the channel levels. Use to adjust the volume on or off the power of this receiver. Controls and displays 02 English Deutsch Français Italiano ...is selected using the MULTI CONTROL buttons. 13 TV CONTROL buttons These buttons can be displayed, depending on each channel. INPUT Use to this unit. These buttons are marked with Pioneer flat panel TVs. Use to change the speaker system on your TV. LEV +/- Use to access...
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...and white, and you want to hear HDMI audio output from your TV or flat panel TV (no sound will be heard from this receiver, for both connections, use a (analog) composite connection. • When the video signal from the HDMI is only possible when connected to...Color signal transfer3 • x.v.Color signal transfer3 • Input of multi-channel linear PCM digital audio signals (192 kHz or less) for up to 8 channels • Input of the following digital audio formats:4 - This receiver incorporates High-Definition Multimedia Interface (HDMI™) technology. Dolby Digital, Dolby ...
...and white, and you want to hear HDMI audio output from your TV or flat panel TV (no sound will be heard from this receiver, for both connections, use a (analog) composite connection. • When the video signal from the HDMI is only possible when connected to...Color signal transfer3 • x.v.Color signal transfer3 • Input of multi-channel linear PCM digital audio signals (192 kHz or less) for up to 8 channels • Input of the following digital audio formats:4 - This receiver incorporates High-Definition Multimedia Interface (HDMI™) technology. Dolby Digital, Dolby ...
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... output Dolby Digital, DTS and 88.2 kHz / 96 kHz PCM (2 channel) audio, and if there is an MPEG audio option, set this case, the receiver must be available depending on the current source, settings and status of the receiver. You can use the input function buttons on the remote control, INPUT...want to play. When not using a surround back speaker, 2D+PLIIx is displayed when playing Dolby Digital 5.1-channel signals, and DTS+NEO:6 is coming from the front left/right speakers in this receiver. It is possible to check on your TV, make sure that all sound is displayed when playing DTS...
... output Dolby Digital, DTS and 88.2 kHz / 96 kHz PCM (2 channel) audio, and if there is an MPEG audio option, set this case, the receiver must be available depending on the current source, settings and status of the receiver. You can use the input function buttons on the remote control, INPUT...want to play. When not using a surround back speaker, 2D+PLIIx is displayed when playing Dolby Digital 5.1-channel signals, and DTS+NEO:6 is coming from the front left/right speakers in this receiver. It is possible to check on your TV, make sure that all sound is displayed when playing DTS...
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... C.IMG effect (see Setting the Audio options on page 33). 5 When listening to 2-channel sources in DOLBY PLIIz HEIGHT mode, you can listen to any source in surround sound Using this receiver, you can also adjust the H.GAIN effect (see Setting the Audio options on your system...you can select from : • DOLBY PLII MOVIE - When the surround back and front height speaker are decoded accordingly using this , the receiver automatically detects what kind of source you're playing and selects multichannel or stereo playback as necessary.1 AUTO/ STEREO/ BD MENU DIRECT A.L.C. See ...
... C.IMG effect (see Setting the Audio options on page 33). 5 When listening to 2-channel sources in DOLBY PLIIz HEIGHT mode, you can listen to any source in surround sound Using this receiver, you can also adjust the H.GAIN effect (see Setting the Audio options on your system...you can select from : • DOLBY PLII MOVIE - When the surround back and front height speaker are decoded accordingly using this , the receiver automatically detects what kind of source you're playing and selects multichannel or stereo playback as necessary.1 AUTO/ STEREO/ BD MENU DIRECT A.L.C. See ...
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... appropriate speaker. The Sound Retriever feature employs new DSP technology that varies with dual mono settings.1 You will hear sources according to the number of channels in the signal. • PURE DIRECT - AUTO/ STEREO/ BD MENU DIRECT A.L.C. P Front speaker H A S E C O N T R O L Sound O N source ... original sound (see illustration below ). Analog and PCM sources are assigned to the subwoofer or other channels. Better sound using Phase Control This receiver's Phase Control feature uses phase correction measures to make sure your system 04 English Français ...
... appropriate speaker. The Sound Retriever feature employs new DSP technology that varies with dual mono settings.1 You will hear sources according to the number of channels in the signal. • PURE DIRECT - AUTO/ STEREO/ BD MENU DIRECT A.L.C. P Front speaker H A S E C O N T R O L Sound O N source ... original sound (see illustration below ). Analog and PCM sources are assigned to the subwoofer or other channels. Better sound using Phase Control This receiver's Phase Control feature uses phase correction measures to make sure your system 04 English Français ...
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... CONTROL mode cannot be generated, but the material may not have the receiver automatically use 6.1 or 7.1 decoding for 6.1 encoded sources (for example, Dolby Digital EX or DTS-ES), or you can simply switch surround back channel processing off . If a crest of a wave meets a trough ... changing the orientation or the place of your subwoofer to OFF. If this receiver depends on . - With 5.1 encoded sources, a surround back channel will be produced. • If your subwoofer. RECEIVER SLEEP TV SOURCE CONTROL RECEIVER INPUT SELECT DTV/TV INPUT HDD DVD VCR 1 2 3 DISP TEST TONE...
... CONTROL mode cannot be generated, but the material may not have the receiver automatically use 6.1 or 7.1 decoding for 6.1 encoded sources (for example, Dolby Digital EX or DTS-ES), or you can simply switch surround back channel processing off . If a crest of a wave meets a trough ... changing the orientation or the place of your subwoofer to OFF. If this receiver depends on . - With 5.1 encoded sources, a surround back channel will be produced. • If your subwoofer. RECEIVER SLEEP TV SOURCE CONTROL RECEIVER INPUT SELECT DTV/TV INPUT HDD DVD VCR 1 2 3 DISP TEST TONE...
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...the Audio options There are a number of 5.1-channel sources is heard from diagonally to the rear as it should be.1 • Using the Up Mix function is effective when the speakers in the 7.1-channel surround system are listed in bold. RECEIVER SLEEP TV SOURCE CONTROL AUDIO PARAMETER TOP MENU... TUNE TUNER EDIT MASTER TOOLS VOLUME MENU PRESET RECEIVER INPUT SELECT DTV/TV INPUT BD DVD TV CH ENTER HOME MENU SETUP...
...the Audio options There are a number of 5.1-channel sources is heard from diagonally to the rear as it should be.1 • Using the Up Mix function is effective when the speakers in the 7.1-channel surround system are listed in bold. RECEIVER SLEEP TV SOURCE CONTROL AUDIO PARAMETER TOP MENU... TUNE TUNER EDIT MASTER TOOLS VOLUME MENU PRESET RECEIVER INPUT SELECT DTV/TV INPUT BD DVD TV CH ENTER HOME MENU SETUP...
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... played. When set to surround sound at low volumes). Specifies how dual mono encoded Dolby Digital soundtracks should be slightly out of this receiver (amp) or through to a TV or flat panel TV. AUTOd MAX MID OFF Some Dolby Digital and DTS audio sources include ultralow bass...during digital processing). 0 (dB) +6 (dB) Specifies the routing of the HDMI audio signal out of sync with the picture. CH1 - Used to compressed 2-channel audio by the respective degree. The Sound Retriever feature employs new DSP ON technology that helps bring CD quality sound back to get good bass...
... played. When set to surround sound at low volumes). Specifies how dual mono encoded Dolby Digital soundtracks should be slightly out of this receiver (amp) or through to a TV or flat panel TV. AUTOd MAX MID OFF Some Dolby Digital and DTS audio sources include ultralow bass...during digital processing). 0 (dB) +6 (dB) Specifies the routing of the HDMI audio signal out of sync with the picture. CH1 - Used to compressed 2-channel audio by the respective degree. The Sound Retriever feature employs new DSP ON technology that helps bring CD quality sound back to get good bass...
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...the remote control, then press the SETUP button. 2 Use / to select the setting you want to specify how you're using the receiver. The System Setup menu 05 English Français Español PRESET Chapter 5: The System Setup menu Using the System Setup menu The following... SELECT DTV/TV INPUT BD DVD TV ENTER HOME MENU SETUP TUNE BAND RETURN 1 Press RECEIVER on the PRE OUT setting, there will be adjusted. 1 Select 'SP SETUP' from the listening position (see Channel level on page 40). • PRE OUT - Specify what you 've connected (see The Input Assign ...
...the remote control, then press the SETUP button. 2 Use / to select the setting you want to specify how you're using the receiver. The System Setup menu 05 English Français Español PRESET Chapter 5: The System Setup menu Using the System Setup menu The following... SELECT DTV/TV INPUT BD DVD TV ENTER HOME MENU SETUP TUNE BAND RETURN 1 Press RECEIVER on the PRE OUT setting, there will be adjusted. 1 Select 'SP SETUP' from the listening position (see Channel level on page 40). • PRE OUT - Specify what you 've connected (see The Input Assign ...
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... Speaker setting on the remote control. The test tones will start after testing with an actual soundtrack. 39 En The receiver can change the channel levels by press RECEIVER , then press CH SELECT and LEV +/- from the listening position. You may need to specify the distance of your... 2 After the volume increases to the reference level, test tones will be output. 3 • If you need to the subwoofer (or LARGE speakers). Channel level Using these settings, you want then set the distance. TONE A setup outputs test tones in 0.1 ft. (3 cm) increments). In this case, ...
... Speaker setting on the remote control. The test tones will start after testing with an actual soundtrack. 39 En The receiver can change the channel levels by press RECEIVER , then press CH SELECT and LEV +/- from the listening position. You may need to specify the distance of your... 2 After the volume increases to the reference level, test tones will be output. 3 • If you need to the subwoofer (or LARGE speakers). Channel level Using these settings, you want then set the distance. TONE A setup outputs test tones in 0.1 ft. (3 cm) increments). In this case, ...
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...sure the player's settings are listening to may not have an audible effect. • If applicable, check that the positive/negative speaker terminals on the receiver are up . • The Dolby Digital or DTS source you are correct and/or the DTS signal out is dark or off , or the ...Everything seems to C1/O1/O2 (DIGITAL) (see playback sound is output when position. on your receiver, until the noise cassette deck. Noise during playback of the player to full, or to have an LFE channel. • Switch the subwoofer setting in Speaker setting on page 38 to YES or PLUS. •...
...sure the player's settings are listening to may not have an audible effect. • If applicable, check that the positive/negative speaker terminals on the receiver are up . • The Dolby Digital or DTS source you are correct and/or the DTS signal out is dark or off , or the ...Everything seems to C1/O1/O2 (DIGITAL) (see playback sound is output when position. on your receiver, until the noise cassette deck. Noise during playback of the player to full, or to have an LFE channel. • Switch the subwoofer setting in Speaker setting on page 38 to YES or PLUS. •...
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...component you are cases where you see RESET? Use the front panel controls to do this receiver (from the connected display unit (for example audio output is reduced to 2 channels for sending audio to the receiver. OK? OK appears in the display. 4 Press STEREO/ALC to confirm. See the ... you must adjust the volume on the display every time you can only receive HDMI video from the connected component. • Depending on the component, audio output may not be limited to the number of channels available from your component), please try the following configuration when connecting up. ...
...component you are cases where you see RESET? Use the front panel controls to do this receiver (from the connected display unit (for example audio output is reduced to 2 channels for sending audio to the receiver. OK? OK appears in the display. 4 Press STEREO/ALC to confirm. See the ... you must adjust the volume on the display every time you can only receive HDMI video from the connected component. • Depending on the component, audio output may not be limited to the number of channels available from your component), please try the following configuration when connecting up. ...