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- Page 1 AUDIO/VIDEO MULTI-CHANNEL RECEIVER RECEPTOR AUDIO-VIDEO MULTICANAL VSX-521 Operating Instructions Manual de instrucciones...
- Page 2 VENTILATION CAUTION IMPORTANT When installing this unit, make sure to leave space around the unit for ventilation to improve heat radiation CAUTION (at least 40 cm at top, 20 cm at rear, and 20 cm at each RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK side).
- Page 3 WARNING Voltage selector If the AC plug of this unit does not match the AC This equipment is not waterproof. To prevent a fire or You can find the voltage selector switch on the rear outlet you want to use, the plug must be removed shock hazard, do not place any container filled with panel of multi-voltage models.
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Page 4: Table Of Contents
Thank you for buying this Pioneer product. Please read through these operating instructions so you will know how to operate your model properly. After you have finished reading the instructions, put them away in a safe place for future reference. -
Page 5: Before You Start
Before you start Flow of settings on the The Pre Out Setting (page 33) (When connecting the front height speakers.) receiver The Input Assign menu (page 32) Checking what’s in the box (When using connections other than the recommended The unit is a full-fledged AV receiver equipped with an abundance Please check that you’ve received the following supplied connections.) of functions and terminals. -
Page 6: Controls And Displays
Controls and displays Chapter 1: Controls and displays Front panel VSX-521 AUDIO/ VIDEO MULTI- CHANNEL RECEIVER MCACC HDMI SPEAKERS DIMMER DISPLAY BAND TUNER EDIT TUNE PRESET ENTER AUTO SURROUND/ ALC/ ADVANCED SOUND STREAM DIRECT STANDARD SURR SURROUND STEREO RETRIEVER INPUT MASTER SELECTOR VOLUME... -
Page 7: Display
Controls and displays SOUND RETRIEVER NEO:6 – When one of the NEO:6 modes of the receiver is on, this lights to indicate NEO:6 processing (page 25). Press to restore CD quality sound to compressed audio sources (page 26). Dolby Digital indicators PORTABLE/MCACC SETUP MIC jack 2D –... -
Page 8: Remote Control
DIRECT STEREO STANDARD ADV SURR enable you to control other Pioneer components with the remote Use TUNE / can be used to find radio frequencies and control. PRESET / can be used to select preset radio stations AUDIO TUNER EDIT... -
Page 9: Loading The Batteries
The batteries included with the unit are to check initial operations; they may not last over a long period. We recommend using Turns on or off the power of the Pioneer DVD/DVR units when BD, alkaline batteries that have a longer life. -
Page 10: Connecting Your Equipment
Connecting your equipment Chapter 2: Hints on the speaker placement Connecting your equipment Where you put your speakers in the room has a big effect on the quality of the sound. The following guidelines should help you to get the best sound from your system. •... -
Page 11: Connecting The Speakers
Connecting your equipment Front right Front left Connecting the speakers Subwoofer Center The receiver will work with just two stereo speakers (the front speakers in the diagram) but using at least three speakers is recommended, and a complete setup is best for surround sound. LINE LEVEL INPUT Make sure you connect the speaker on the right to the right (R) terminal and the speaker on the left... -
Page 12: Making Cable Connections
Connecting your equipment Note Note Making cable connections • Set the HDMI parameter in Setting the Audio options on ® • Use a High Speed HDMI cable. If HDMI cable other than a Make sure not to bend the cables over the top of this unit (as page 28 to THRU (THROUGH) and set the input signal in ®... -
Page 13: Analog Audio Cables
Connecting your equipment Analog audio cables Video cables About video outputs connection Use stereo RCA phono cables to connect analog audio This receiver is not loaded with a video converter. When you use Standard RCA video cables components. These cables are typically red and white, and you component video cables or HDMI cables for connecting to the These cables are the most common type of video connection and should connect the red plugs to R (right) terminals and white... -
Page 14: Connecting A Tv And Playback Components
Connecting your equipment Connecting a TV and playback components COAXIAL HDMI DVR/BDR IN DVD IN BD IN VIDEO IN OPTICAL ASSIGNABLE ASSIGNABLE TV/SAT CD-R/TAPE Connecting using HDMI VIDEO VIDEO AUDIO SURR BACK/ DVR/BDR CD-R/TAPE FRONT HEIGHT If you have an HDMI or DVI (with HDCP) equipped component (Blu-ray Disc player, etc.), you can ADAPTER PORT MONITOR MONITOR... -
Page 15: Connecting Your Component With No Hdmi Terminal
Connecting your equipment Connecting your component with no HDMI terminal Connecting a satellite receiver or other digital set-top box This diagram shows connections of a TV and DVD player (or other playback component) with no HDMI Satellite and cable receivers, and terrestrial digital TV tuners are all examples of so-called ‘set-top terminal to the receiver. -
Page 16: Connecting An Hdd/Dvd Recorder, Blu-Ray Disc Recorder And Other Video Sources
Connecting your equipment Connecting an HDD/DVD recorder, Blu-ray Disc recorder and other Using the component video jacks video sources Component video should deliver superior picture quality when compared to composite video. A further advantage (if your source and TV are both compatible) is progressive-scan video, which This receiver has audio/video inputs and outputs suitable for connecting analog or digital video delivers a very stable, flicker-free picture. -
Page 17: Connecting Other Audio Components
Connecting antennas The number and kind of connections depends on the kind of When the Bluetooth ADAPTER (Pioneer Model No. AS-BT100 or Connect the AM loop antenna and the FM wire antenna as shown component you’re connecting. Follow the steps below to connect AS-BT200) is connected to this unit, a product equipped with below. -
Page 18: Using External Antennas
A damaged power cord can cause a fire or give (not supplied) you an electric shock. Check the power cord once in a while. If you find it damaged, ask your nearest Pioneer authorized independent service company for a replacement. This receiver To improve AM reception •... -
Page 19: Basic Setup
Basic Setup Chapter 3: PRESET ENTER Automatically setting up for surround sound Basic Setup SOUND RETRIEVER (MCACC) MASTER VOLUME The Auto Multi-Channel Acoustic Calibration (MCACC) setup measures the acoustic characteristics of your listening area, Before setting up PORTABLE / taking into account ambient noise, speaker size and distance, and MCACC SETUP MIC tests for both channel delay and channel level. -
Page 20: Other Problems When Using The Auto Mcacc Setup
Basic Setup Try to be as quiet as possible after pressing ENTER. The system If you see an error message (ERR) in the right side column, there Other problems when using the Auto MCACC setup outputs a series of test tones to establish the ambient noise level. may be a problem with the speaker connection.