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AV RECEIVER
VSX-S520D
VSX-S520
Instruction
Manual
> Install
> Initial Setup
> Playback
Advanced Setup | Firmware Update | Others
Before Start
What's in the box .................................................................... 2
Part Names
Front Panel ............................................................................. 3
Rear Panel .............................................................................. 4
Remote Controller .................................................................. 6
Display .................................................................................... 7
Install
1. Connect the Speakers ........................................................ 8
2. Connect the TV ..................................................................11
3. Connect the HDMI AV Components ................................. 12
4. Connect the Audio Components ....................................... 13
5. Connect Other Cables ...................................................... 14
Initial Setup with Auto Start-up Wizard ................................. 15
Playback
AV Component Playback ...................................................... 18
Internet Radio ....................................................................... 19
Spotify ................................................................................... 21
Music Server ......................................................................... 22
USB Storage Device ............................................................. 24
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Playback ...................................................... 27
Listening to the FM/DAB Radio ............................................ 28
Listening Modes ................................................................... 31
AV Adjust .............................................................................. 40
System Setup ........................................................................ 42
MCACC ................................................................................. 51
Network/Bluetooth ................................................................. 54
Firmware Update .................................................................. 57
Others
Troubleshooting .................................................................... 60
General Specifications .......................................................... 65
About HDMI .......................................................................... 67
License and Trademark Information ..................................... 68
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Page 1: Table Of Contents
Remote Controller ..............6 Display ..................7 Install 1. Connect the Speakers ............8 2. Connect the TV ..............11 VSX-S520 3. Connect the HDMI AV Components ......... 12 4. Connect the Audio Components ........13 5. Connect Other Cables ............14 Initial Setup Initial Setup with Auto Start-up Wizard ......... -
Page 2: What's In The Box
What's in the box Before Start Main unit (1) Indoor FM antenna (1) (VSX-S520) 0 Connect speakers with 4 Ω to 8 Ω impedance. 0 The power cord must be connected only after all other cable connections are completed. 0 We will not accept responsibility for damage arising from the connection of equipment manufactured by other companies. -
Page 3: Front Panel
> Before Start > Part Names > Install > Initial Setup > Playback Advanced Setup | Firmware Update | Others Front Panel Part Names 1. Í STANDBY/ON button: Turns the unit on or into standby mode. 2. -
Page 4: Rear Panel
> Before Start > Part Names > Install > Initial Setup > Playback Advanced Setup | Firmware Update | Others Rear Panel VSX-S520D 90° 180° 1. ANTENNA DAB / FM jack: Connect the supplied antenna. 2. - Page 5 > Initial Setup > Playback Advanced Setup | Firmware Update | Others VSX-S520 90° 180° 1. ANTENNA FM UNBAL 75h jack: Connect the supplied antenna. 2. Wireless antenna: Raise for Wi-Fi connection or when using a BLUETOOTH enabled device.
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Page 6: Remote Controller
> Before Start > Part Names > Install > Initial Setup > Playback Advanced Setup | Firmware Update | Others Remote Controller 1. Í button: Turns the unit on or into standby mode. 2. Input selector buttons: Switches the input to be played. ... -
Page 7: Display
> Before Start > Part Names > Install > Initial Setup > Playback Advanced Setup | Firmware Update | Others Display Neo:6 1. Lights in the following conditions. SLEEP: Sleep timer has been set. HDMI: HDMI signals are input and selected. -
Page 8: Connect The Speakers
> Before Start > Part Names > Install > Initial Setup > Playback Advanced Setup | Firmware Update | Others 1. Connect the Speakers Install Install the speakers Front speakers output front stereo sound and a center speaker outputs center sound such as dialogs and vocals. Surround speakers create back sound field. - Page 9 > Before Start > Part Names > Install > Initial Setup > Playback Advanced Setup | Firmware Update | Others 1/2˝ (12 mm) Powered FRONT FRONT CENTER SURROUND SURROUND Subwoofer Connect the speakers connected. To connect a powered subwoofer, use a subwoofer cable and connect to the SUBWOOFER PRE Refer to the illustration to connect the speaker system.
- Page 10 > Before Start > Part Names > Install > Initial Setup > Playback Advanced Setup | Firmware Update | Others Make sure the exposed wires of the speakers do not stick out of the speaker terminals when connecting. If the exposed wires of the speakers touch the rear panel or the + and –...
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Page 11: Connect The Tv
> Before Start > Part Names > Install > Initial Setup > Playback Advanced Setup | Firmware Update | Others 2. Connect the TV To ARC TV For a TV that supports the ARC (Audio Return Channel) P67) feature, use an HDMI cable and connect according to illustration "a". -
Page 12: Connect The Hdmi Av Components
> Before Start > Part Names > Install > Initial Setup > Playback Advanced Setup | Firmware Update | Others 3. Connect the HDMI AV Components BD/DVD GAME Streaming media Cable/Satellite player set-top box This is an example of connection with an AV component e.g. -
Page 13: Connect The Audio Components
> Before Start > Part Names > Install > Initial Setup > Playback Advanced Setup | Firmware Update | Others 4. Connect the Audio Components Connecting a CD player Use a digital coaxial cable to connect a CD player to the DIGITAL IN COAXIAL jack. -
Page 14: Connect Other Cables
Use a tack or similar to fix the antenna to a wall. FM indoor antenna (VSX-S520) : Connect the supplied FM indoor antenna to the ANTENNA FM UNBAL 75h terminal. Move the FM indoor antenna around while playing the radio to find the position with the best reception. -
Page 15: Initial Setup
> Before Start > Part Names > Install > Initial Setup > Playback Advanced Setup | Firmware Update | Others Initial Setup with Auto Start-up Wizard Initial Setup Initial Setup starts automatically 1. Switch the input on the TV to that assigned to the unit. 2. - Page 16 > Before Start > Part Names > Install > Initial Setup > Playback Advanced Setup | Firmware Update | Others 1. Full Auto MCACC 0 To cancel Full Auto MCACC partway through, disconnect the speaker setup microphone. Place the supplied speaker setup microphone in the 2.
- Page 17 > Before Start > Part Names > Install > Initial Setup > Playback Advanced Setup | Firmware Update | Others button on the remote controller and press ENTER, then follow the on-screen instructions. Wi-Fi Setup When finished, select the "OK" key. All Erase Hide/Show Keyboard input: To switch between upper and lower case,...
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Page 18: Av Component Playback
> Before Start > Part Names > Install > Initial Setup > Playback Advanced Setup | Firmware Update | Others AV Component Playback Playback Basic operations Play an AV component or TV connected to this unit with an HDMI cable or other cable. 1. -
Page 19: Internet Radio
Please write down this code. Go to an Internet connected computer and point your browser to www.pandora.com/ pioneer. Enter your activation code and then follow the instructions to create your Pandora account and your personalized Pandora stations. You can create your stations by entering your favorite tracks and artists when prompted. - Page 20 > Before Start > Part Names > Install > Initial Setup > Playback Advanced Setup | Firmware Update | Others (I like this track) : Give a track “thumbs-up” and Pandora will play more music like it. (I don't like this track) : Give a track “thumbs-down”...
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Page 21: Spotify
(c) This button lets you start repeat or random playback. Pressing this button repeatedly cycles through the repeat modes. (d) Pressed during play this button pauses playback. Pressed while paused, and it restarts play. (e) This button plays the next track. Pioneer VSX-XXXX XXXX... -
Page 22: Music Server
> Before Start > Part Names > Install > Initial Setup > Playback Advanced Setup | Firmware Update | Others Music Server It is possible to stream music files stored on PCs or NAS there may be differences in the names of items you can devices connected to the same network as this unit. - Page 23 > Before Start > Part Names > Install > Initial Setup > Playback Advanced Setup | Firmware Update | Others ® 0 Depending on the server and share settings, the unit may unit. If your PC is running on Windows 8.1, click "Play 88.2 kHz, 96 kHz, 176.4 kHz, 192 kHz not recognize it, or may not be able to play its music files.
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Page 24: Usb Storage Device
> Before Start > Part Names > Install > Initial Setup > Playback Advanced Setup | Firmware Update | Others USB Storage Device Basic play Play music files on a USB storage device. 1. Switch the input on the TV to that assigned to the unit. 2. - Page 25 > Before Start > Part Names > Install > Initial Setup > Playback Advanced Setup | Firmware Update | Others USB Storage Device Requirements 0 Supported bitrates: Between 8 kbps and 320 kbps and DSD (.dsf/.dff/.DSF/.DFF): VBR. 0 Supported formats: DSF/DSDIFF 0 Note that operation is not guaranteed with all USB 0 Supported sampling rates: 2.8 MHz, 5.6 MHz storage devices.
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Page 26: Airplay
Home menu displayed set "System Setup" – "Hardware" iPhone – "Power Management" – "Network Standby" to "Off". Pioneer VSX-XXXX 0 Due to the characteristics of AirPlay wireless technology, the sound produced on this unit may slightly be behind the sound played on the AirPlay-enabled device. -
Page 27: Bluetooth Playback
2. Enable (turn on) the BLUETOOTH function of the BLUETOOTH enabled device, then select this unit from amongst the devices displayed. If a password is Pioneer VSX-XXXXX requested, enter "0000". 0 To connect another BLUETOOTH enabled device, press and hold the button until "Now Pairing..."... -
Page 28: Listening To The Fm/Dab Radio
> Before Start > Part Names > Install > Initial Setup > Playback Advanced Setup | Firmware Update | Others Listening to the FM/DAB Radio Listening to FM Radio Frequency step setting (North American models) Press the button on the remote controller to select Tuning Automatically "System Setup"... - Page 29 > Before Start > Part Names > Install > Initial Setup > Playback Advanced Setup | Firmware Update | Others Listening to DAB Digital Radio (VSX-S520D) Drama 0 - 59: Poor reception Culture 60 - 79: Good reception 1. Press TUNER on the remote controller repeatedly to Science (Science and technology) 80 - 100: Excellent reception select either "DAB"...
- Page 30 > Before Start > Part Names > Install > Initial Setup > Playback Advanced Setup | Firmware Update | Others Presetting a Radio Station It allows you to register up to 40 of your favorite FM/DAB stations. Registering radio stations in advance allows you to tune into your radio station of choice directly.
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Page 31: Listening Modes
> Before Start > Part Names > Install > Initial Setup > Playback Advanced Setup | Firmware Update | Others Listening Modes Selecting Listening Modes SURR button (c) By pressing repeatedly you can select the audio format of You can change the listening mode during play by pressing the signals being input and switch between a variety of repeatedly "AUTO/DIRECT"... - Page 32 > Before Start > Part Names > Install > Initial Setup > Playback Advanced Setup | Firmware Update | Others Listening Mode Effects in the Dolby Atmos audio format. Input source & volume The Dolby Atmos audio format has been implemented in Updating of listening modes movie theaters equipped with the latest facilities and We plan to provide support for the Dolby Atmos and DTS:X...
- Page 33 > Before Start > Part Names > Install > Initial Setup > Playback Advanced Setup | Firmware Update | Others maximum of 7.1ch. Drama reproduction is achieved by recording the content at a 0 To enable transfer of this audio format, connect via HDMI Suitable for TV shows produced in a TV studio.
- Page 34 > Before Start > Part Names > Install > Initial Setup > Playback Advanced Setup | Firmware Update | Others cable and set audio output on the player to bitstream bass. Unplugged output. Suitable for acoustic instruments, vocals and jazz. This Ext.Stereo (Extended Stereo) mode emphasizes the front stereo image, giving the DTS Neo:6...
- Page 35 > Before Start > Part Names > Install > Initial Setup > Playback Advanced Setup | Firmware Update | Others Selectable listening modes Input Format Listening Mode Input Format Listening Mode You can select a variety of listening modes to suit the audio Analog Stereo Stereo...
- Page 36 > Before Start > Part Names > Install > Initial Setup > Playback Advanced Setup | Firmware Update | Others Input Format Listening Mode Input Format Listening Mode Input Format Listening Mode Stereo Multich PCM Stereo Dolby Atmos Stereo Multich PCM Dolby Atmos Dolby Surround Dolby Surround...
- Page 37 > Before Start > Part Names > Install > Initial Setup > Playback Advanced Setup | Firmware Update | Others Input Format Listening Mode Input Format Listening Mode Input Format Listening Mode Dolby D Stereo Dolby D+ Stereo Dolby TrueHD Stereo Dolby D Dolby D+...
- Page 38 > Before Start > Part Names > Install > Initial Setup > Playback Advanced Setup | Firmware Update | Others Input Format Listening Mode Input Format Listening Mode Input Format Listening Mode Stereo DTS 96/24 Stereo DTS Express Stereo DTS 96/24 DTS Express PL Ⅱ...
- Page 39 > Before Start > Part Names > Install > Initial Setup > Playback Advanced Setup | Firmware Update | Others Input Format Listening Mode Input Format Listening Mode Input Format Listening Mode DTS-HD HR Stereo DTS-HD MSTR Stereo DTS:X Stereo DTS-HD HR DTS-HD MSTR DTS:X...
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Page 40: Av Adjust
> Before Start > Part Names > Install > Initial Setup > Playback Advanced Setup | Firmware Update | Others AV Adjust By pressing the button on the remote controller during ∫ MCACC play, you can adjust frequently used settings, such as the MCACC EQ: Enable or disable the equalizer function that sound quality, using on-screen menus. - Page 41 > Before Start > Part Names > Install > Initial Setup > Playback Advanced Setup | Firmware Update | Others 48 kHz or less. The setting is not effective in the bitstream Center Image: Adjust the width of the front sound field signals.
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Page 42: System Setup
> Before Start > Part Names > Install > Initial Setup > Playback Advanced Setup | Firmware Update | Others System Setup Advanced Setup The unit allows you to configure advanced settings to provide you with an even better experience. 1. - Page 43 > Before Start > Part Names > Install > Initial Setup > Playback Advanced Setup | Firmware Update | Others ∫ Digital Audio Input Impose OSD Set whether or not to display the information on the TV when the You can change input assignment between the input selectors and DIGITAL IN COAXIAL/ volume is adjusted or input is changed, for example.
- Page 44 > Before Start > Part Names > Install > Initial Setup > Playback Advanced Setup | Firmware Update | Others "AUDIO 1" to "AUDIO 2": Assign a desired AUDIO IN jack to the Center Set the low range capabilities for each channel by setting either TV input selector.
- Page 45 > Before Start > Part Names > Install > Initial Setup > Playback Advanced Setup | Firmware Update | Others Surround Left Select a value between "-12 dB" and "+12 dB" (in 1 dB Front Left Specify the distance between each speaker and the listening increments).
- Page 46 > Before Start > Part Names > Install > Initial Setup > Playback Advanced Setup | Firmware Update | Others Audio Adjust Source ∫ Dual Mono/Mono ∫ Input Volume Absorber Adjust the volume level difference between the devices connected to the unit. Select the Dual Mono Set the audio channel or language to be output when playing input selector to configure.
- Page 47 > Before Start > Part Names > Install > Initial Setup > Playback Advanced Setup | Firmware Update | Others ∫ Audio Select 0 The setting cannot be changed when "TUNER", "NET", "USB" or "BT AUDIO" input is selected. Select the priority for input selection when multiple audio sources are connected to one input selector, such as connections to both the "BD/DVD"...
- Page 48 > Before Start > Part Names > Install > Initial Setup > Playback Advanced Setup | Firmware Update | Others HDMI Standby When this is set to anything other than "Off", you can play the Audio TV Out You can enjoy audio through the speakers of the TV while this Through video and audio of an HDMI connected player on the TV even if unit is on.
- Page 49 > Before Start > Part Names > Install > Initial Setup > Playback Advanced Setup | Firmware Update | Others Auto Standby This setting places the unit on standby automatically after 20 Bluetooth Wakeup This function wakes up the unit on standby by connecting a minutes of inactivity without any video or audio input.
- Page 50 > Before Start > Part Names > Install > Initial Setup > Playback Advanced Setup | Firmware Update | Others ∫ Firmware Update Update Notice Availability of a firmware update will be notified via network. "Enable (Default Value)": Notify updates "Disable": Do not notify updates Version The current firmware version will be displayed.
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Page 51: Mcacc
> Before Start > Part Names > Install > Initial Setup > Playback Advanced Setup | Firmware Update | Others MCACC Setup the speakers automatically or make desired changes to the equalizer. You can also check the values set currently for each speaker setting. 1. - Page 52 > Before Start > Part Names > Install > Initial Setup > Playback Advanced Setup | Firmware Update | Others in "AV Adjust" - "MCACC" - "Manual EQ Select" ( P40). Surround Right After selecting the speaker frequency from between "63 Hz" and "16 kHz"...
- Page 53 > Before Start > Part Names > Install > Initial Setup > Playback Advanced Setup | Firmware Update | Others MCACC Data Check You can check the number of speaker channels connected and the content and values you have set for each of the speaker settings. ∫...
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Page 54: Network/Bluetooth
> Before Start > Part Names > Install > Initial Setup > Playback Advanced Setup | Firmware Update | Others Network/Bluetooth Make settings related to network connections and BLUETOOTH. 1. Switch the input on the TV to that assigned to the unit. 2. - Page 55 Change the device name for this unit which is shown on other ENTER. devices connected to the network to an easily recognized name. The input password will be saved. This is set to Pioneer VSX-S520D or Pioneer VSX- Usage Data As a means of improving the quality of our products and S520 at the time of purchase.
- Page 56 > Before Start > Part Names > Install > Initial Setup > Playback Advanced Setup | Firmware Update | Others Bluetooth Status Displays the status of the BLUETOOTH enabled device connected to the unit. Bluetooth Select whether or not to use the BLUETOOTH function. "Ready": Not paired "On (Default Value)": Enables connection with a BLUETOOTH "Pairing": Paired...
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Page 57: Firmware Update
> Before Start > Part Names > Install > Initial Setup > Playback Advanced Setup | Firmware Update | Others Firmware Update Firmware Update Update function of this unit How to update firmware Updating the Firmware via Network This unit has functionality to update the firmware (the There are two methods for updating the firmware: via 0 Check that the unit is turned on, and the connection to system software) over a network or by the USB port. - Page 58 > Before Start > Part Names > Install > Initial Setup > Playback Advanced Setup | Firmware Update | Others are still unable to connect to the Internet, the DNS server and folders varies depending on the model. or proxy server may be temporarily down. Check the 3.
- Page 59 > Before Start > Part Names > Install > Initial Setup > Playback Advanced Setup | Firmware Update | Others 8. Press ENTER with "Update" selected to start update. 0 During the update, the TV screen may go black depending on the updated program. In that case, check the progress on the display of this unit.
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Page 60: Troubleshooting
> Before Start > Part Names > Install > Initial Setup > Playback Advanced Setup | Firmware Update | Others Troubleshooting Others Before starting the procedure ∫ Audio unit to the status at the time of shipment may solve the problem. - Page 61 > Before Start > Part Names > Install > Initial Setup > Playback Advanced Setup | Firmware Update | Others ∫ Listening Modes A speaker produces no sound DTS signal. In such cases, you may hear noise. 0 Make sure that the polarity of the speaker cables (_/`) is 0 Playing DTS program material, using the pause, fast 0 To enjoy digital surround playback, such as Dolby Digital, correct, and that no bare wires are in contact with the...
- Page 62 > Before Start > Part Names > Install > Initial Setup > Playback Advanced Setup | Firmware Update | Others jack on the wall used for the TV. The audio quality is poor after connection with a Images flicker 0 It is possible that the resolution of the player is not BLUETOOTH enabled device ∫...
- Page 63 > Before Start > Part Names > Install > Initial Setup > Playback Advanced Setup | Firmware Update | Others ∫ Wireless LAN Network 0 Make sure that the used router and/or modem is wireless LAN router (access point) and the unit in the supported by your ISP.
- Page 64 > Before Start > Part Names > Install > Initial Setup > Playback Advanced Setup | Firmware Update | Others outlet as this unit, this noise may be an effect from the other unit. If the symptoms improve by unplugging the power cord of the other unit, use different wall outlets for this unit and the other unit.
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Page 65: General Specifications
> Before Start > Part Names > Install > Initial Setup > Playback Advanced Setup | Firmware Update | Others General Specifications Amplifier (Audio) section DAB Tuning Frequency Range (VSX-S520D) Power Supply 174.928 MHz - 239.200 MHz AC 100 - 240 V, 50/60 Hz Rated Output Power (FTC) (North American) Preset Channel Power Consumption... - Page 66 > Before Start > Part Names > Install > Initial Setup > Playback Advanced Setup | Firmware Update | Others 1 (BD/DVD), 2 (CBL/SAT), PHONO (designated) Audio Outputs Analog SUBWOOFER PRE OUT Speaker Outputs FRONT L/R, CENTER, SURROUND L/R, SUBWOOFER Phones PHONES (Front, 3.5 mm)
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Page 67: About Hdmi
> Before Start > Part Names > Install > Initial Setup > Playback Advanced Setup | Firmware Update | Others About HDMI Compatible functions 4K: This unit supports 4K (3840 a 2160p) and 4K SMPTE HDMI (High Definition Multimedia Interface) is a digital (4096 a 2160p) video signals. -
Page 68: License And Trademark Information
> Before Start > Part Names > Install > Initial Setup > Playback Advanced Setup | Firmware Update | Others License and Trademark Information ® The Bluetooth word mark and logos are registered trademarks owned by the QR Code is a registered trademark of DENSO WAVE INCORPORATED. Bluetooth SIG, Inc. - Page 69 (Europe) © 2016 Onkyo & Pioneer Corporation. All rights reserved. © 2016 Onkyo & Pioneer Corporation. Tous droits de reproduction et de traduction réservés. http://www.pioneer-audiovisual.com/privacy/ F1609-0 “Pioneer” and “MCACC logo” are trademarks of Pioneer Corporation, and are used under license.