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Pioneer VSX-524-K Operating Instructions Manual

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  • Page 1 AV Receiver VSX-524 VSX-329 Operating Instructions...
  • Page 2 CAUTION VENTILATION CAUTION TO PREVENT THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT When installing this unit, make sure to leave space REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). NO USER-SERVICEABLE around the unit for ventilation to improve heat radiation PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED (at least 40 cm at top, 20 cm at rear, and 20 cm at each SERVICE PERSONNEL.
  • Page 3 WARNING CAUTION Voltage selector To prevent a fire hazard, do not place any naked flame The STANDBY/ON switch on this unit will not You can find the voltage selector switch on the rear sources (such as a lighted candle) on the equipment. completely shut off all power from the AC outlet.

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Basic playback controls......24 Specifications (VSX-524-K) ......38 Checking what’s in the box.

  • Page 5: Before You Start

    Before you start Flow of settings on the receiver The unit is a full-fledged AV receiver equipped with an  Checking what’s in the box abundance of functions and terminals. It can be used easily after following the procedure below to make the connections Please check that you’ve received the following supplied Use the on-screen automatic MCACC setup to set up and settings.

  • Page 6: Controls And Displays

    Chapter Controls and displays Front panel VSX-524 11 12 – Use with /, PRESET / INPUT SELECTOR dial TUNER EDIT TUNE PHONES jack Selects an input source (page 22). to memorize and name stations for recall Use to connect headphones. When the headphones are ENTER (page 26).

  • Page 7: Display

    Controls and displays iPod iPhone DIRECT CONTROL DTS indicators Change the receiver’s input to the iPod and enable iPod DTS – Lights when a source with DTS encoded audio operations on the iPod (page 24). signals is detected. HD – Lights when a source with DTS-EXPRESS or DTS-HD iPod/iPhone terminal Use to connect your Apple iPod or USB mass storage device encoded audio signals is detected.

  • Page 8: Remote Control

    Use to select the input source to this receiver (page 22). This MENU PARAMETER MENU will enable you to control other Pioneer components with the Press first to access: TUNER MENU remote control. – Memorizes stations for recall, also used to...

  • Page 9: Loading The Batteries

    Never use new and old batteries together. SOURCE Insert the plus and minus sides of the batteries properly Turns on or off the power of the Pioneer DVD/DVR units when according to the marks in the battery case. is selected using the input function buttons.

  • Page 10: Connecting Your Equipment

    Chapter Connecting your equipment Hints on the speaker placement Placing the speakers Where you put your speakers in the room has a big effect on the quality of the sound. The By connecting the left and right front speakers (L/R), the center speaker (C), the left and right following guidelines should help you to get the best sound from your system.

  • Page 11: Connecting The Speakers

    Connecting your equipment Subwoofer Front right Front left Connecting the speakers 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 LINE LEVEL sound.

  • Page 12: Making Cable Connections

    Connecting your equipment • If the video signal does not appear on your TV, try adjusting Note Making cable connections the resolution settings on your component or display. Note ®/ • Use a High Speed HDMI ™ Cable. If HDMI cable other that some components (such as video game units) have Make sure not to bend the cables over the top of this unit (as ®/...

  • Page 13: Analog Audio Cables

    Connecting your equipment Analog audio cables Standard RCA video cables About video outputs connection Use stereo RCA phono cables to connect analog audio These cables are the most common type of video connection This receiver is not loaded with a video converter. When you components.

  • Page 14: Connecting A Tv And Playback Components

    Connecting your equipment Game console HDMI/DVI-compatible components Connecting a TV and playback components DVD player, Blu-ray Disc player, Set-top box HDD/DVD recorder Blu-ray Disc recorder Connecting using HDMI If you have an HDMI or DVI (with HDCP) equipped component (Blu-ray Disc player, etc.), you can connect it to this receiver using a commercially available HDMI cable.

  • Page 15: Connecting Your Component With No Hdmi Terminal

    Connecting your equipment Connecting your component with no HDMI terminal DVD player Set-top box This diagram shows connections of a TV and DVD player (or other playback component) with no HDMI terminal to the Select one Select one receiver. VIDEO OUT VIDEO OUT ANALOG AUDIO OUT DIGITAL AUDIO OUT...

  • Page 16: Connecting Antennas

    Connecting your equipment Place the AM antenna on a flat surface and in a direction To improve AM reception Connecting antennas Connect a 5 m to 6 m length of vinyl-coated wire to the AM giving the best reception. antenna terminal without disconnecting the supplied AM Connect the AM loop antenna and the FM wire antenna as Connect the FM wire antenna into the FM antenna loop antenna.

  • Page 17: Connecting An Ipod

    Connecting your equipment Connecting an iPod Connecting a USB device This receiver has a dedicated iPod/iPhone terminal that will It is possible to listen to two-channel audio using the USB allow you to control playback of audio content from your iPod interface on the front of this receiver.

  • Page 18: Plugging In The Receiver

    A damaged power cord can cause a fire or give you an electrical shock. Check the power cord once in a while. When you find it damaged, ask your nearest PIONEER authorized service center or your dealer for a replacement.

  • Page 19: Basic Setup (Vsx-524 Only)

    Chapter Basic Setup (VSX-524 only) Switch on the receiver and your TV. Before setting up Automatically setting up for surround sound This receiver allows you to adjust the system setup, using the (MCACC) Switch the TV input to the input that connects this on-screen display (OSD) that is shown on the TV screen.
  • Page 20 Basic Setup (VSX-524 only) Press RECEIVER on the remote control, then press the Wait for the test tones to finish. Make sure ‘OK’ is selected, then press ENTER. HOME MENU button. A progress report is displayed on-screen while the If the screen in step 8 is left untouched for 10 seconds The Home Menu appears on your TV.

  • Page 21: Other Problems When Using The Auto Mcacc Setup

    Basic Setup (VSX-524 only) Other problems when using the Auto MCACC setup If the room environment is not optimal for the Auto MCACC setup (too much background noise, echo off the walls, obstacles blocking the speakers from the microphone) the final settings may be incorrect.

  • Page 22: Basic Playback

    Chapter Basic playback  Press AUTO/DIRECT to select ‘AUTO SURROUND’ and Press SIGNAL SEL to select the audio input signal Playing a source start playback of the source. corresponding to the source component. Here are the basic instructions for playing a source (such as If you’re playing a Dolby Digital or DTS surround sound Each press cycles through the following: a DVD disc) with your home theater system.
  • Page 23 Basic playback • Some DVD players don’t output DTS signals. For more details, refer to the instruction manual supplied with your DVD player. • In order to enjoy the picture and/or sound from devices connected to each terminal, select the input by doing the following. Audio (TV input) Other than TV input...

  • Page 24: Playing An Ipod

    When your iPod is connected to this receiver, you can browse receiver controls website of Pioneer to your iPod/iPhone may result in songs stored on your iPod by playlist, artist, album name, This allows you to switch between performing iPod operations incompatibility with this receiver.

  • Page 25: Playing A Usb Device

    • MP3 (MPEG-1/2/2.5 Audio Layer 3) – Sampling rates: • Pioneer cannot guarantee compatibility (operation and/or 32 kHz/44.1 kHz/48 kHz; Bit rates: 32 kbps to 320 kbps bus power) with all USB mass storage devices and Basic playback controls (128 kbps or higher recommended);...

  • Page 26: Listening To The Radio

    Basic playback Saving station presets Listening to station presets Listening to the radio If you often listen to a particular radio station, it’s convenient You will need to have some presets stored to do this. See The following steps show you how to tune in to FM and AM to have the receiver store the frequency for easy recall Saving station presets above if you haven’t done this already.

  • Page 27: Changing The Radio Frequency Step

    Basic playback Changing the radio frequency step If you find that you can’t tune into stations successfully, the frequency step may not be suitable for your country/region. Here’s how to switch the setting: Switch the receiver into standby. While holding down TUNE  button, press and hold STANDBY/ON button for about two seconds.

  • Page 28: Listening To Your System

    Chapter Listening to your system Note Type of surround modes Suitable sources Choosing the listening mode • Stereo surround (matrix) formats are decoded accordingly This receiver offers a variety of listening modes to Two channel sources using NEO:6 CINEMA (see Listening in surround sound accommodate playback of various audio formats.

  • Page 29: Using The Advanced Surround

    Listening to your system  Note Press S.RETRIEVER to switch the S.RTV (Sound ADVANCED Using the Advanced surround SURROUND • During ECO mode, the brightness switches between 2 ADV SURR Retriever) ON or OFF. levels. If the dimmest level is selected, DIMMER will be The Advanced surround feature creates a variety of surround Note shown on the display.

  • Page 30: Better Sound Using Phase Control

    Listening to your system Setting/What it does Option(s) Better sound using Phase Control Setting the Audio options EQ (Acoustic Calibration EQ) (VSX-524 only) This receiver’s Phase Control feature uses phase correction There are a number of additional sound settings you can Switches on/off the effect of Acoustic measures to make sure your sound source arrives at the make using the AUDIO PARAMETER menu.
  • Page 31 Listening to your system Setting/What it does Option(s) Setting/What it does Option(s) DRC (Dynamic Range Control) –3 to +3 DIMEN (Dimension) AUTO Adjusts the level of dynamic range for movie Default: 0 Adjusts the surround sound balance from soundtracks optimized for Dolby Digital, DTS, front to back, making the sound more distant Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby TrueHD, DTS-HD (minus settings), or more forward (positive...

  • Page 32: Home Menu

    Chapter Home Menu Select the setting you want to adjust. Using the Home Menu Manual speaker setup The following section shows you how to make detailed This receiver allows you to make detailed settings to optimize Home Menu Home M enu settings to specify how you’re using the receiver, and also the surround sound performance.

  • Page 33: X.over

    Home Menu • Surr – Select LARGE if your surround speakers reproduce X.Over Select ‘Manual SP Setup’ from the Home Menu. bass frequencies effectively. Select SMALL to send bass • Default setting: 100Hz frequencies to the other speakers or subwoofer. If you Select ‘Channel Level’...

  • Page 34: Speaker Distance

    Home Menu Adjust the level of each speaker as the test tone is Adjust the distance of each speaker using /. emitted. The Auto Power Down menu You can adjust the distance of each speaker in 0.1 m Set to automatically turn off the receiver after a specified time Note increments.

  • Page 35: The Hdmi Setup Menu

    Home Menu When you're finished, press RETURN. The HDMI Setup menu You return to the Home Menu. If your TV supports an audio return channel (ARC) function, connect your TV and this unit with an HDMI cable and the TV Before starting ARC operation audio will be inputted into this unit via the HDMI terminal When starting ARC operation, put the TV and this unit in...

  • Page 36: Additional Information

     Make sure the speaker distance setting is correct for all  Lower the volume level. ask your nearest Pioneer authorized independent service speakers (see Speaker Distance on page 34). ...

  • Page 37: Hdmi

    Additional information  Avoid exposing the remote sensor on the front panel to direct  To output signals in Deep Color, use an HDMI cable (High • Since the sound is muted on the display when using the light. ®/ HDMI connection, you must adjust the volume on the Speed HDMI ™...

  • Page 38: About Ipod/Iphone

    Specifications (VSX-524-K) Remote control ........1 Apple, iPhone, iPod, iPod nano, iPod classic, iPod touch and Dry cell batteries (AAA size IEC R03) .

  • Page 39: Specifications (Vsx-329-K)

    Additional information Furnished Parts Specifications (VSX-329-K) Remote control ........1 Dry cell batteries (AAA size IEC R03).
  • Page 40 253 Alexandra Road, #04-01, Singapore 159936 TEL: 65-6472-7555 PIONEER ELECTRONICS AUSTRALIA PTY. LTD. 5 Arco Lane, Heatherton, Victoria, 3202, Australia, TEL: (03) 9586-6300 PIONEER ELECTRONICS DE MEXICO S.A. DE C.V. Blvd.Manuel Avila Camacho 138 10 piso Col.Lomas de Chapultepec, Mexico, D.F. 11000 TEL: 55-9178-4270 K002_B3_En...

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