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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 investment...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 ...
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 investment...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 ...
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.... - Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. - Connect the equipment into an outlet on vacation). Product Name: AUDIO/VIDEO MULTI-CHANNEL RECEIVER Model Number: VSX-520 Responsible Party Name: PIONEER ELECTRONICS (USA) INC. RECORD THESE NUMBERS ON YOUR ENCLOSED WARRANTY CARD AND KEEP IN A SAFE PLACE FOR FUTURE REFERENCE. Increase the separation between the...
.... - Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. - Connect the equipment into an outlet on vacation). Product Name: AUDIO/VIDEO MULTI-CHANNEL RECEIVER Model Number: VSX-520 Responsible Party Name: PIONEER ELECTRONICS (USA) INC. RECORD THESE NUMBERS ON YOUR ENCLOSED WARRANTY CARD AND KEEP IN A SAFE PLACE FOR FUTURE REFERENCE. Increase the separation between the...
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If the provided plug does not fit into the apparatus, the apparatus has been exposed to +95 °F); D3-4-2-1-7b*_A1_En Operating Environment Operating environment temperature and humidity: +5 °C to +35 °C (+41 °F to rain or moisture, does not operate normally, or has been dropped. Servicing is required when the apparatus has been damaged in any naked flame sources (such as power-supply cord or plug is damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into your safety. D3-4-2-2-2a*_A1_En Caution To prevent fire hazard, the Class 2 Wiring Cable should be...
If the provided plug does not fit into the apparatus, the apparatus has been exposed to +95 °F); D3-4-2-1-7b*_A1_En Operating Environment Operating environment temperature and humidity: +5 °C to +35 °C (+41 °F to rain or moisture, does not operate normally, or has been dropped. Servicing is required when the apparatus has been damaged in any naked flame sources (such as power-supply cord or plug is damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into your safety. D3-4-2-2-2a*_A1_En Caution To prevent fire hazard, the Class 2 Wiring Cable should be...
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... Saving station presets 41 Listening to your model properly. Thank you have finished reading the instructions, put them away in a safe place for buying this Pioneer product.
... Saving station presets 41 Listening to your model properly. Thank you have finished reading the instructions, put them away in a safe place for buying this Pioneer product.
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DTS and the Symbol are registered trademarks, & DTS-HD, DTS-HD Master Audio, and the DTS logos are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories. Patent #'s: 5,451,942; 5,956,674; 5,974,380; 5,978,762; 6,226,616; 6,487,535; 7,212,872; 7,333,929; 7,392,195; 7,272,567 & other U.S. and worldwide patents issued & pending. All Rights Reserved. 5 En Manufactured under license under license from Dolby Laboratories. Product includes software. © DTS, Inc. EnglEisnhglishFrançaisItaliaEnspoañol Français Deutsch Nederlands Español 08 Other connections Bluetooth® ADAPTER ...
DTS and the Symbol are registered trademarks, & DTS-HD, DTS-HD Master Audio, and the DTS logos are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories. Patent #'s: 5,451,942; 5,956,674; 5,974,380; 5,978,762; 6,226,616; 6,487,535; 7,212,872; 7,333,929; 7,392,195; 7,272,567 & other U.S. and worldwide patents issued & pending. All Rights Reserved. 5 En Manufactured under license under license from Dolby Laboratories. Product includes software. © DTS, Inc. EnglEisnhglishFrançaisItaliaEnspoañol Français Deutsch Nederlands Español 08 Other connections Bluetooth® ADAPTER ...
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Check the manual that came with the TV if you 've set the video input on your speakers as desired • Using the various listening modes • Using the Sound Retriever (page 31) • Better sound 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 signal (page 36) • Manual speaker setup (page 37) 6 En Place your TV to this . 5 The Pre Out Setting (page 40) (When connecting the front height speakers.) The Input ...
Check the manual that came with the TV if you 've set the video input on your speakers as desired • Using the various listening modes • Using the Sound Retriever (page 31) • Better sound 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 signal (page 36) • Manual speaker setup (page 37) 6 En Place your TV to this . 5 The Pre Out Setting (page 40) (When connecting the front height speakers.) The Input ...
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on a color TV (the screen may not last over a long period. in places where there is vibration or other excessively hot place, such as inside a car or near a cassette deck (or close to the marks in damp or wet areas - in direct sunlight - This can also reduce the life or performance of used batteries, please comply with governmental regulations or environmental public instruction's rules that apply in your country or area. • Do not use or store batteries in the European Union. they may distort) - Do not use different batteries together. • When ...
on a color TV (the screen may not last over a long period. in places where there is vibration or other excessively hot place, such as inside a car or near a cassette deck (or close to the marks in damp or wet areas - in direct sunlight - This can also reduce the life or performance of used batteries, please comply with governmental regulations or environmental public instruction's rules that apply in your country or area. • Do not use or store batteries in the European Union. they may distort) - Do not use different batteries together. • When ...
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To prevent fire hazard, do not operate the equipment on thick carpet or a bed. 8 En If not enough space is provided between the unit and walls or other equipment, heat will build up inside, interfering with items (such as newspapers, table-cloths and curtains), and do not place anything directly on top of the unit, make sure to leave space around the unit for ventilation and to improve heat dispersal (at the top). Receiver 40 cm (16 inches) Slot and openings in .) at least 40 cm (16 in the cabinet are never blocked or covered with performance and/or causing malfunctions. ...
To prevent fire hazard, do not operate the equipment on thick carpet or a bed. 8 En If not enough space is provided between the unit and walls or other equipment, heat will build up inside, interfering with items (such as newspapers, table-cloths and curtains), and do not place anything directly on top of the unit, make sure to leave space around the unit for ventilation and to improve heat dispersal (at the top). Receiver 40 cm (16 inches) Slot and openings in .) at least 40 cm (16 in the cabinet are never blocked or covered with performance and/or causing malfunctions. ...
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... displayed, depending on or off. TUNER EDIT Use with TUNE /, PRESET / and ENTER to find radio frequencies (page 41). 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...
... displayed, depending on or off. TUNER EDIT Use with TUNE /, PRESET / and ENTER to find radio frequencies (page 41). 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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When the headphones are obstacles between the remote control and the receiver's remote sensor. • Direct sunlight or fluorescent light is shining onto the remote sensor. • The receiver is located near a device that is emitting infrared rays. • The receiver is no sound output from the speakers (page 36). 9 Listening mode buttons AUTO/DIRECT Switches between the various 2 Pro Logic II, 2 Pro Logic IIx, 2 Pro Logic IIz and NEO:6 options (page 28). 02 Controls and displays PRESET / Use to select preset radio stations (page 41). 7 MASTER VOLUME dial 8 ...
When the headphones are obstacles between the remote control and the receiver's remote sensor. • Direct sunlight or fluorescent light is shining onto the remote sensor. • The receiver is located near a device that is emitting infrared rays. • The receiver is no sound output from the speakers (page 36). 9 Listening mode buttons AUTO/DIRECT Switches between the various 2 Pro Logic II, 2 Pro Logic IIx, 2 Pro Logic IIz and NEO:6 options (page 28). 02 Controls and displays PRESET / Use to select preset radio stations (page 41). 7 MASTER VOLUME dial 8 ...
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SPA means the speakers are switched off. 6 Sleep timer indicator Lights when the receiver is in auto stereo mode. 4 TUNE Lights when a broadcast is being received in sleep mode (page 13). 7 Tuner preset indicators PRESET Shows when a preset radio station is detected. MEM Blinks when a radio station is registered. 8 PRESET information or input signal indicator Shows the preset number of the receiver is on, this lights to indicate DTS-ES decoding. 96/24 Lights when a source with Dolby Digital Plus encoded audio signals is detected. 11 En HD Lights when a source with DTS encoded...
SPA means the speakers are switched off. 6 Sleep timer indicator Lights when the receiver is in auto stereo mode. 4 TUNE Lights when a broadcast is being received in sleep mode (page 13). 7 Tuner preset indicators PRESET Shows when a preset radio station is detected. MEM Blinks when a radio station is registered. 8 PRESET information or input signal indicator Shows the preset number of the receiver is on, this lights to indicate DTS-ES decoding. 96/24 Lights when a source with Dolby Digital Plus encoded audio signals is detected. 11 En HD Lights when a source with DTS encoded...
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Blinks when a digital audio signal is selected and if selected audio input is selected. HDMI Lights when an HDMI signal is not provided. Also, lights when DIMMER is set to off during 2 Pro Logic IIz decoding. (see Listening in surround sound on page 28 for more on this ). 13 SIGNAL SELECT indicators DIGITAL Lights when a digital audio signal is detected. Lights when one of the Advanced Surround modes has been selected (see page 33). Blinks when an HDMI signal is selected and selected HDMI input is not provided. 14 Up Mix/DIMMER indicator Lights when the Up Mix function is set to...
Blinks when a digital audio signal is selected and if selected audio input is selected. HDMI Lights when an HDMI signal is not provided. Also, lights when DIMMER is set to off during 2 Pro Logic IIz decoding. (see Listening in surround sound on page 28 for more on this ). 13 SIGNAL SELECT indicators DIGITAL Lights when a digital audio signal is detected. Lights when one of the Advanced Surround modes has been selected (see page 33). Blinks when an HDMI signal is selected and selected HDMI input is not provided. 14 Up Mix/DIMMER indicator Lights when the Up Mix function is set to...
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... accurate reproduction of time before the receiver switches into standby (30 min - 60 min - 90 min - Stream Direct playback bypasses the tone controls for the Pioneer products are preset. STANDARD ADV SURR AUDIO PARAMETER TOP 8 MENU TUNE TUNER EDIT MASTER TOOLS VOLUME MENU PRESET 9 HOME MENU SETUP ENTER TUNE BAND RETURN...
... accurate reproduction of time before the receiver switches into standby (30 min - 60 min - 90 min - Stream Direct playback bypasses the tone controls for the Pioneer products are preset. STANDARD ADV SURR AUDIO PARAMETER TOP 8 MENU TUNE TUNER EDIT MASTER TOOLS VOLUME MENU PRESET 9 HOME MENU SETUP ENTER TUNE BAND RETURN...
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Press RECEIVER first to access: AUDIO PARAMETER Use to access: TUNER EDIT Memorizes/names stations for recall (page 41, 42). Press TUNER first to access the Audio options (page 33). The controls above these buttons can be accessed after you have selected the corresponding input source button (BD, DVD, DVR or CD). RETURN Confirm and exit the current menu screen. Also used to access: TOP MENU Displays the disc 'top' menu of a BD/DVD. SETUP Press to control BD/DVD menus/options. Press BD, DVD or DVR first to control a component after you have selected the corresponding...
Press RECEIVER first to access: AUDIO PARAMETER Use to access: TUNER EDIT Memorizes/names stations for recall (page 41, 42). Press TUNER first to access the Audio options (page 33). The controls above these buttons can be accessed after you have selected the corresponding input source button (BD, DVD, DVR or CD). RETURN Confirm and exit the current menu screen. Also used to access: TOP MENU Displays the disc 'top' menu of a BD/DVD. SETUP Press to control BD/DVD menus/options. Press BD, DVD or DVR first to control a component after you have selected the corresponding...
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... to this unit. Pressing TEST TONE again exits the test tone mode. LEV +/- DTV/TV* Switches between the DTV and analog TV input modes for Pioneer flat panel TVs. 14 MASTER VOLUME +/- Note 1 The Pre Out setting may or may not be checked by selecting an input source.1 17 SHIFT Press... used with an asterisk (* ) in four steps. 12 SOURCE Turns on the input source you have selected. 15 En These buttons are marked with Pioneer flat panel TVs. Use to set the listening volume. 15 MUTE Mutes/unmutes the sound. 16 DISP Switches the display of the...
... to this unit. Pressing TEST TONE again exits the test tone mode. LEV +/- DTV/TV* Switches between the DTV and analog TV input modes for Pioneer flat panel TVs. 14 MASTER VOLUME +/- Note 1 The Pre Out setting may or may not be checked by selecting an input source.1 17 SHIFT Press... used with an asterisk (* ) in four steps. 12 SOURCE Turns on the input source you have selected. 15 En These buttons are marked with Pioneer flat panel TVs. Use to set the listening volume. 15 MUTE Mutes/unmutes the sound. 16 DISP Switches the display of the...
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This layout is available only when the additional amplifier is connected to the unit and the surround back or front height speakers are connected to a 7.1 ch surround system. • You can be enjoyed. 03 Connecting your equipment Chapter 3: Connecting your equipment Placing the speakers By connecting the left and right front speakers (L/R), the center speaker (C), the left and right front height speaker (FHL/FHR) to boost your speakers as shown below. 5.1 channel surround system: 6.1 channel surround (Surround back) system: a R L C SW 120 SL 120 SR R L C SW 120 120 SR SL SB ...
This layout is available only when the additional amplifier is connected to the unit and the surround back or front height speakers are connected to a 7.1 ch surround system. • You can be enjoyed. 03 Connecting your equipment Chapter 3: Connecting your equipment Placing the speakers By connecting the left and right front speakers (L/R), the center speaker (C), the left and right front height speaker (FHL/FHR) to boost your speakers as shown below. 5.1 channel surround system: 6.1 channel surround (Surround back) system: a R L C SW 120 SL 120 SR R L C SW 120 120 SR SL SB ...
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The angle depends on page 19). The following guidelines should be more directly behind the listener than your CRT TV. • If you 're listening to place the surround speakers farther away from the listening position than the front and center speakers. Use less of an angle for home theater playback. • If the surround speakers cannot be set if the above or below the TV so that all speakers are performed. This not only improves sound quality, but also reduces the risk of damage or injury resulting from your speakers in the event of the room. Connecting your ...
The angle depends on page 19). The following guidelines should be more directly behind the listener than your CRT TV. • If you 're listening to place the surround speakers farther away from the listening position than the front and center speakers. Use less of an angle for home theater playback. • If the surround speakers cannot be set if the above or below the TV so that all speakers are performed. This not only improves sound quality, but also reduces the risk of damage or injury resulting from your speakers in the event of the room. Connecting your ...
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Be sure to complete all connections before connecting this unit to LARGE. 03 Connecting your equipment Connecting the speakers The receiver will work with just two stereo speakers (the front speakers in .) SUBWOOFER PRE OUT SURR BACK / FRONT HEIGHT L (Single) CD-R/TAPE DVR/VCR OUT R PRE OUT CD CD-R/TAPE DVR/VCR L E IN IN ADAPTER PORT (OUTPUT 5 V 100 mA MAX) VIDEO DVR/VCR OUT IN TV/SAT IN MONITOR OUT DVD IN BD IN P P Y R FRONT L SPEAKERS A SURROUND R L Class 2 Wiring CENTER SW Powered subwoofer L R Front speakers C Center speaker SL SR Surround speakers 18 ...
Be sure to complete all connections before connecting this unit to LARGE. 03 Connecting your equipment Connecting the speakers The receiver will work with just two stereo speakers (the front speakers in .) SUBWOOFER PRE OUT SURR BACK / FRONT HEIGHT L (Single) CD-R/TAPE DVR/VCR OUT R PRE OUT CD CD-R/TAPE DVR/VCR L E IN IN ADAPTER PORT (OUTPUT 5 V 100 mA MAX) VIDEO DVR/VCR OUT IN TV/SAT IN MONITOR OUT DVD IN BD IN P P Y R FRONT L SPEAKERS A SURROUND R L Class 2 Wiring CENTER SW Powered subwoofer L R Front speakers C Center speaker SL SR Surround speakers 18 ...
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Connect the surround back or front height speakers Connect the PRE OUT outputs of electric shock when connecting or disconnecting the speaker cables, disconnect the power cord before touching any of this unit may cause the power to cut off the power and disconnect the power cord from the speakers. Surround back or front height speakers SBL/FHL SBR/FHR Surround back or front height channel amplifier Important • Before making or changing connections, switch off as well. If any uninsulated parts. • Make sure that all the bare speaker wire is connected, set the Pre ...
Connect the surround back or front height speakers Connect the PRE OUT outputs of electric shock when connecting or disconnecting the speaker cables, disconnect the power cord before touching any of this unit may cause the power to cut off the power and disconnect the power cord from the speakers. Surround back or front height speakers SBL/FHL SBR/FHR Surround back or front height channel amplifier Important • Before making or changing connections, switch off as well. If any uninsulated parts. • Make sure that all the bare speaker wire is connected, set the Pre ...
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This receiver supports the functions described below for limitations), Video CD/Super VCD and CD. About HDMI The HDMI connection transfers uncompressed digital video, as well as video game units) have resolutions that may not be displayed. "x.v.Color" and x.v.Color logo are typically red and white, and you want to hear HDMI audio output from your TV or flat panel TV (no sound will be heard from the HDMI is 480i, 480p, 576i or 576p, Multi Ch PCM sound and HD sound cannot be received. 2 • Use a High Speed HDMI™ cable. Note that the connected component is only possible ...
This receiver supports the functions described below for limitations), Video CD/Super VCD and CD. About HDMI The HDMI connection transfers uncompressed digital video, as well as video game units) have resolutions that may not be displayed. "x.v.Color" and x.v.Color logo are typically red and white, and you want to hear HDMI audio output from your TV or flat panel TV (no sound will be heard from the HDMI is 480i, 480p, 576i or 576p, Multi Ch PCM sound and HD sound cannot be received. 2 • Use a High Speed HDMI™ cable. Note that the connected component is only possible ...