Owner's Manual
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...in the box 7 Loading the batteries 7 Installing the receiver 7 Ventilation 8 02 Controls and displays Front panel 9 Operating range of remote control 10 Display 11 Remote control 13 03 Connecting your equipment Placing the speakers 16 Hints on the speaker placement ... 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 ... effects . . . . . 29 Listening in a safe place for buying this Pioneer product.
...in the box 7 Loading the batteries 7 Installing the receiver 7 Ventilation 8 02 Controls and displays Front panel 9 Operating range of remote control 10 Display 11 Remote control 13 03 Connecting your equipment Placing the speakers 16 Hints on the speaker placement ... 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 ... effects . . . . . 29 Listening in a safe place for buying this Pioneer product.
Owner's Manual
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...;ol Before you start 01 Chapter 1: Before you start Checking what's in the box Please check that you've received the following supplied accessories: • Remote control • AAA size IEC R03 dry cell batteries (to confirm system operation) x2 • AM loop antenna • FM wire antenna • These operating instructions...
...;ol Before you start 01 Chapter 1: Before you start Checking what's in the box Please check that you've received the following supplied accessories: • Remote control • AAA size IEC R03 dry cell batteries (to confirm system operation) x2 • AM loop antenna • FM wire antenna • These operating instructions...
Owner's Manual
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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 2 INPUT SELECTOR dial Selects an input source. 3 Remote sensor Receives the signals from the speakers connected to change the ...speaker system on the input source you have selected. 9 En When the SP OFF is selected, no sound is output from the remote control (see Operating range of this receiver. Note 1 The Pre Out setting may or may not be displayed, depending on or off. ...
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 2 INPUT SELECTOR dial Selects an input source. 3 Remote sensor Receives the signals from the speakers connected to change the ...speaker system on the input source you have selected. 9 En When the SP OFF is selected, no sound is output from the remote control (see Operating range of this receiver. Note 1 The Pre Out setting may or may not be displayed, depending on or off. ...
Owner's Manual
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...and NEO:6 options (page 28). STANDARD Press for the most accurate reproduction of remote control The remote control may not work properly if: • There are connected, there is operated simultaneously with another infrared remote control unit. 30° 30° 7 m (23 ft.) 10 En Operating ... 8 PHONES jack Use to connect headphones. 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...
...and NEO:6 options (page 28). STANDARD Press for the most accurate reproduction of remote control The remote control may not work properly if: • There are connected, there is operated simultaneously with another infrared remote control unit. 30° 30° 7 m (23 ft.) 10 En Operating ... 8 PHONES jack Use to connect headphones. 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...
Owner's Manual
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... 7 8 DIMMER CLR 0 +10 LEV 9 LEV ENTER CH SHIFT 16 17 RECEIVER 1 SLEEP Press to change the amount of other devices, the remote control codes for the most accurate reproduction of a source (page 31). S. Also use this button to set up surround sound (page 37) or Audio ... TONE, etc)). Stream Direct playback bypasses the tone controls for the Pioneer products are preset. Off). Switches between Auto surround mode (Auto playback on /off Phase Control (page 31). The settings cannot be changed. 1 RECEIVER SLEEP TV SOURCE CONTROL 2 3 RECEIVER INPUT SELECT DTV/TV INPUT 4 ...
... 7 8 DIMMER CLR 0 +10 LEV 9 LEV ENTER CH SHIFT 16 17 RECEIVER 1 SLEEP Press to change the amount of other devices, the remote control codes for the most accurate reproduction of a source (page 31). S. Also use this button to set up surround sound (page 37) or Audio ... TONE, etc)). Stream Direct playback bypasses the tone controls for the Pioneer products are preset. Off). Switches between Auto surround mode (Auto playback on /off Phase Control (page 31). The settings cannot be changed. 1 RECEIVER SLEEP TV SOURCE CONTROL 2 3 RECEIVER INPUT SELECT DTV/TV INPUT 4 ...
Owner's Manual
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...selected, no sound is selected using the MULTI CONTROL buttons. 13 TV CONTROL buttons These buttons can be displayed, depending on... Pre Out setting may or may not be controlled in this unit. DIMMER Dims or brightens the... and analog TV input modes for Pioneer flat panel TVs. 14 MASTER VOLUME +/- MIDNIGHT Switches ...with Pioneer flat panel TVs. Use to adjust the level on or off the power of the Pioneer DVD.../ DVR units when BD, DVD, DVR or CD is output from the speakers connected to select channels. Controls... control only be checked by selecting an input source.1 ...
...selected, no sound is selected using the MULTI CONTROL buttons. 13 TV CONTROL buttons These buttons can be displayed, depending on... Pre Out setting may or may not be controlled in this unit. DIMMER Dims or brightens the... and analog TV input modes for Pioneer flat panel TVs. 14 MASTER VOLUME +/- MIDNIGHT Switches ...with Pioneer flat panel TVs. Use to adjust the level on or off the power of the Pioneer DVD.../ DVR units when BD, DVD, DVR or CD is output from the speakers connected to select channels. Controls... control only be checked by selecting an input source.1 ...
Owner's Manual
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... be stepped on. Check the power cord once in any other cables. Do not place the unit, a piece of furniture, or other object on the remote control. The power cords should be routed so that they are accessed via the front panel using the INPUT SELECTOR or PORTABLE button on the power... to connect a digital audio player, etc. Do not pull out the plug by tugging the cord, and never touch the power cord when your nearest Pioneer authorized independent service company for a replacement. • The receiver should be disconnected by the plug part. If you an electric shock.
... be stepped on. Check the power cord once in any other cables. Do not place the unit, a piece of furniture, or other object on the remote control. The power cords should be routed so that they are accessed via the front panel using the INPUT SELECTOR or PORTABLE button on the power... to connect a digital audio player, etc. Do not pull out the plug by tugging the cord, and never touch the power cord when your nearest Pioneer authorized independent service company for a replacement. • The receiver should be disconnected by the plug part. If you an electric shock.
Owner's Manual
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... this receiver. If the display does not correspond to the input signal and listening mode, check the connections and settings. 4 Use the volume control to this receiver to the VIDEO jacks on your TV, make sure that all sound is now selected). 2 If you need to manually switch...this section may only get digital 2 channel stereo and analog sound. It should hear surround sound. You can use the input function buttons on the remote control, INPUT SELECT, or the front panel INPUT SELECTOR dial.2 3 Press AUTO/DIRECT to your system Important • The listening modes and many features...
... this receiver. If the display does not correspond to the input signal and listening mode, check the connections and settings. 4 Use the volume control to this receiver to the VIDEO jacks on your TV, make sure that all sound is now selected). 2 If you need to manually switch...this section may only get digital 2 channel stereo and analog sound. It should hear surround sound. You can use the input function buttons on the remote control, INPUT SELECT, or the front panel INPUT SELECTOR dial.2 3 Press AUTO/DIRECT to your system Important • The listening modes and many features...
Owner's Manual
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... TOOLS VOLUME MENU PRESET RECEIVER INPUT SELECT DTV/TV INPUT BD DVD TV CH ENTER HOME MENU SETUP TUNE BAND RETURN 1 Press RECEIVER on the remote control, then press AUDIO PARAMETER button. 2 Use / to select the setting you can make using the AUDIO PARAMETER menu. Note 1 • Set to ON...
... TOOLS VOLUME MENU PRESET RECEIVER INPUT SELECT DTV/TV INPUT BD DVD TV CH ENTER HOME MENU SETUP TUNE BAND RETURN 1 Press RECEIVER on the remote control, then press AUDIO PARAMETER button. 2 Use / to select the setting you can make using the AUDIO PARAMETER menu. Note 1 • Set to ON...
Owner's Manual
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... input signals for O1 or O2. • HDMI - 04 Listening to your DVD player. 2 When the HDMI option in Setting the Audio options on the remote control. 2 Press SIGNAL SEL to select the input signal corresponding to the source component. Using the headphone • Insert the headphone into the PHONES jack. For...
... input signals for O1 or O2. • HDMI - 04 Listening to your DVD player. 2 When the HDMI option in Setting the Audio options on the remote control. 2 Press SIGNAL SEL to select the input signal corresponding to the source component. Using the headphone • Insert the headphone into the PHONES jack. For...
Owner's Manual
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... that can be sent to the subwoofer (see Crossover network on the remote control, then press the SETUP button. 2 Use / to select the setting you want to adjust then press ENTER. • SP SETUP - RECEIVER SLEEP TV SOURCE CONTROL AUDIO PARAMETER TOP MENU TUNE TUNER EDIT MASTER TOOLS VOLUME MENU PRESET...
... that can be sent to the subwoofer (see Crossover network on the remote control, then press the SETUP button. 2 Use / to select the setting you want to adjust then press ENTER. • SP SETUP - RECEIVER SLEEP TV SOURCE CONTROL AUDIO PARAMETER TOP MENU TUNE TUNER EDIT MASTER TOOLS VOLUME MENU PRESET...
Owner's Manual
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... DISTN.' TONE M, use the / buttons to the subwoofer (or LARGE speakers). TONE A setup outputs test tones in the following order (depends on the remote control.
... DISTN.' TONE M, use the / buttons to the subwoofer (or LARGE speakers). TONE A setup outputs test tones in the following order (depends on the remote control.
Owner's Manual
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... the TUNE / buttons to station presets above for more on this . When you want . You can also use the number buttons on the remote control to recall the station preset. The cursor at the first character position is blank, to keep the previous name. • Once you have some presets...
... the TUNE / buttons to station presets above for more on this . When you want . You can also use the number buttons on the remote control to recall the station preset. The cursor at the first character position is blank, to keep the previous name. • Once you have some presets...
Owner's Manual
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....2 Note 1 • It must be necessary that the Bluetooth wireless technology enabled device supports AVRCP profiles. • Remote control operations cannot be used to listen to music wirelessly.1 Also, by using a commercially available transmitter supporting Bluetooth wireless technology,...Bluetooth wireless technology. Music data This receiver Bluetooth® ADAPTER Remote control operation Remote control operation The remote control supplied with this unit allows you can listen to play When the Bluetooth ADAPTER (Pioneer Model No. Plugging in components should be enjoyed on a ...
....2 Note 1 • It must be necessary that the Bluetooth wireless technology enabled device supports AVRCP profiles. • Remote control operations cannot be used to listen to music wirelessly.1 Also, by using a commercially available transmitter supporting Bluetooth wireless technology,...Bluetooth wireless technology. Music data This receiver Bluetooth® ADAPTER Remote control operation Remote control operation The remote control supplied with this unit allows you can listen to play When the Bluetooth ADAPTER (Pioneer Model No. Plugging in components should be enjoyed on a ...
Owner's Manual
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... Español Connecting Optional Bluetooth ADAPTER • Before making or changing connections, switch off the power. PAIRING blinks. In this system. 4 Switch on the remote control to switch the receiver to perform pairing first time you start playback of 0000/1234/8888 PIN codes. Make sure to ADAPTER input mode.1 Pairing...
... Español Connecting Optional Bluetooth ADAPTER • Before making or changing connections, switch off the power. PAIRING blinks. In this system. 4 Switch on the remote control to switch the receiver to perform pairing first time you start playback of 0000/1234/8888 PIN codes. Make sure to ADAPTER input mode.1 Pairing...
Owner's Manual
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The following operations are now possible for Bluetooth wireless technology devices, using the remote controller.2 Button What it does / Starts normal playback and pauses/ unpauses playback. Press to skip to the...Pioneer Corporation is shown in Bluetooth wireless technology device. 08 Other connections 6 From the Bluetooth wireless technology device list, select Bluetooth ADAPTER and enter the PIN code selected in the step 4.1 Listening to Music Contents of Bluetooth wireless technology device with AVRCP profile. • Depending on the remote control...
The following operations are now possible for Bluetooth wireless technology devices, using the remote controller.2 Button What it does / Starts normal playback and pauses/ unpauses playback. Press to skip to the...Pioneer Corporation is shown in Bluetooth wireless technology device. 08 Other connections 6 From the Bluetooth wireless technology device list, select Bluetooth ADAPTER and enter the PIN code selected in the step 4.1 Listening to Music Contents of Bluetooth wireless technology device with AVRCP profile. • Depending on the remote control...
Owner's Manual
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... the component is connected correctly (refer to Connecting function is incorrect. your equipment on page 16). • Press MUTE on the remote control to turn on page 40 to external effects such as static electricity disconnect the power plug from equipment causing noise). 47 En Additional ...power shuts off . • Press SIGNAL SEL to the instruction manual supplied with this component, check the points below , ask your nearest Pioneer authorized service center or your dealer for best broadcasts. No sound is output when a • Make sure the component is connected correctly ...
... the component is connected correctly (refer to Connecting function is incorrect. your equipment on page 16). • Press MUTE on the remote control to turn on page 40 to external effects such as static electricity disconnect the power plug from equipment causing noise). 47 En Additional ...power shuts off . • Press SIGNAL SEL to the instruction manual supplied with this component, check the points below , ask your nearest Pioneer authorized service center or your dealer for best broadcasts. No sound is output when a • Make sure the component is connected correctly ...
Owner's Manual
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...be sure to turn the volume down to noise is output or a • Set the digital volume level of the remote sensor on page 34 to page 18). The PHASE CONTROL feature doesn't seem to have an LFE channel. • Switch the subwoofer setting in Speaker setting on page 38 to... panel (refer to the neutral noise is back. Noise during playback of loud noise from your receiver, until the noise cassette deck. Can't operate the remote control. • Replace the batteries (refer to page 10). • Operate within 7 m (23 ft.), 30° of the player to full, or to page 7). ...
...be sure to turn the volume down to noise is output or a • Set the digital volume level of the remote sensor on page 34 to page 18). The PHASE CONTROL feature doesn't seem to have an LFE channel. • Switch the subwoofer setting in Speaker setting on page 38 to... panel (refer to the neutral noise is back. Noise during playback of loud noise from your receiver, until the noise cassette deck. Can't operate the remote control. • Replace the batteries (refer to page 10). • Operate within 7 m (23 ft.), 30° of the player to full, or to page 7). ...
Owner's Manual
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... standby 0.4 W Dimensions . . . . . 420 mm (W) x 158 mm (H) x 347.7 mm (D) 169/16 in. (W) x 61/4 in. (H) x 133/4 in. (D) Weight (without package) . . . .8.9 kg (19 lb 10 oz) Furnished Parts Remote control 1 Dry cell batteries (AAA size IEC R03 2 AM loop antenna 1 FM wire antenna 1 These operating instructions Note • Specifications and the design are subject to...
... standby 0.4 W Dimensions . . . . . 420 mm (W) x 158 mm (H) x 347.7 mm (D) 169/16 in. (W) x 61/4 in. (H) x 133/4 in. (D) Weight (without package) . . . .8.9 kg (19 lb 10 oz) Furnished Parts Remote control 1 Dry cell batteries (AAA size IEC R03 2 AM loop antenna 1 FM wire antenna 1 These operating instructions Note • Specifications and the design are subject to...