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- Page 1 VSX-531D AV RECEIVER http://www.pioneer.co.uk Discover the benefits of registering your product online at (or http://www.pioneer.eu). Operating Instructions...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
4 Basic playback 6 Home Menu Thank you for buying this Pioneer product. Please read through these operating instructions so you will know how to ......18 . -
Page 3: Before You Start
Before you start Flow of settings on the receiver The unit is a full-fledged AV receiver equipped with an The Input Assign menu (page Checking what’s in the box abundance of functions and terminals. It can be used easily (When using connections other than the after following the procedure below to make the connections Please check that you’ve received the following supplied recommended connections.) -
Page 4: Controls And Displays
Controls and displays Front panel VSX-531D AUX INPUT SETUP MIC INPUT SELECTOR PRESET / dial – Use to select preset radio stations Listening mode buttons Selects an input source (page 18). (page 22). AUTO SURROUND/STREAM DIRECT – Switches between Auto surround mode... -
Page 5: Display
Controls and displays Display PHASE DTS indicators HDMI – Lights when an HDMI signal is selected. Blinks Lights when the Phase Control is switched on (page 27). when an HDMI signal is selected and selected HDMI DTS – Lights when a source with DTS encoded audio input is not provided. -
Page 6: Remote Control
Use to select the input source to this receiver (page 18). This STREAM BOX STREAM BOX Press to select the audio input signal of the component to will enable you to control other Pioneer components with the play back (page 18). S.BOX S.BOX remote control. -
Page 7: Loading The Batteries
Controls and displays Loading the batteries Operating range of remote control The remote control may not work properly if: • There are obstacles between the remote control and the receiver’s remote sensor. • Direct sunlight or fluorescent light is shining onto the remote sensor. -
Page 8: Connecting Your Equipment
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 9: Connecting The Speakers
Connecting your equipment Subwoofer Front left Front right 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 10: Making Cable Connections
Connecting your equipment • If the video signal does not appear on your TV, try Note Making cable connections adjusting the resolution settings on your component or ®/ • Use a High Speed HDMI ™ Cable. If HDMI cable other display. -
Page 11: 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 12: Connecting A Tv And Playback Components
Connecting your equipment Connecting a TV and playback components HDMI/DVI-compatible components Streaming media player Game console Blu-ray Disc /DVD Set-top box player 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 13: Connecting Your Component With No Hdmi Terminal
Connecting your equipment Connecting your component with no HDMI terminal Blu-ray Disc/DVD player Set-top box This diagram shows connections of a TV and Blu-ray Disc/DVD player (or other playback component) with no HDMI terminal to Select one Select one the receiver. VIDEO OUT VIDEO OUT ANALOG AUDIO OUT... -
Page 14: Connecting Antennas
Connecting your equipment Using external antennas Connecting antennas Connecting a USB device Connect the DAB/FM wire antenna as shown below. To It is possible to listen to two-channel audio using the USB To improve FM reception improve reception and sound quality, connect external interface on the front of this receiver. -
Page 15: 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 16: Basic Setup
Basic Setup Automatically setting up for surround sound Switch on the receiver and your TV. Press button on the remote control to switch to BD/ DVD entry. (MCACC) Switch the TV input to the input that connects this HOME MENU receiver to the TV through the corresponding HDMI Press button. -
Page 17: Other Problems When Using The Full Auto Mcacc Setup
Basic Setup appliances (air conditioner, fridge, fan, etc.), that may be ENTER Wait for the test tones to finish. Make sure “OK” is selected, then press affecting the environment and switch them off if necessary. If A progress report is displayed on-screen while the If the screen in step 10 is left untouched for 10 seconds there are any instructions showing in the front panel display, ENTER... -
Page 18: Basic Playback
Basic playback It is possible to check on the front panel display whether Selecting the audio input signal Playing a source or not surround sound playback is being performed The audio input signal can be selected for each input source. properly. - Page 19 Basic playback • When digital input (optical or coaxial) is selected, this receiver can only play back Dolby Digital, PCM (32 kHz to 96 kHz) and DTS (including DTS 96 kHz/24 bit) digital • In order to enjoy the picture and/or sound from devices connected to each terminal, select the input by doing the following. signal formats.
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Page 20: Playing A Usb Device
USB Important shows compatible formats for compressed audio files: operation mode. • MP3 (MPEG-1/2/2.5 Audio Layer 3) – Sampling rates: • Pioneer cannot guarantee compatibility (operation and/or GAME GAME HOME HOME RETURN RETURN 32 kHz/44.1 kHz/48 kHz;... -
Page 21: Music Playback Using Bluetooth ® Wireless Technology
Use of this unit is limited to home use. (Transmission procedure on it. distances may be reduced depending on communication • This unit will be displayed as “Pioneer VSX-531D” on environment.) all BLUETOOTH capable devices that you have. -
Page 22: Listening To Fm Radio
Basic playback In the following locations, poor condition or inability to receive When changing connections of audio or other cables for Saving station presets radio waves may cause the audio to be interrupted or products supported by this unit, confirm that you have If you often listen to a particular radio station, it’s convenient stopped: sufficient working space in the surrounding area. -
Page 23: Naming Preset Stations
Basic playback … Note PRESET +/– Press to select the station preset you An introduction to RDS (For Europe) • In addition, there are three other program types, ALARM, want. Radio Data System (RDS) is a system used by most FM ALARMTST, and NO TYPE. -
Page 24: Displaying Rds Information
Basic playback • If a new DAB station is introduced, or you move to a Displaying RDS information HOME MENU new area, press button on the remote DISP Use the button to display the different types of RDS controller, then in the Home Menu displayed set "DAB information available. -
Page 25: Listening To Your System
Listening to your system Auto playback Choosing the listening mode Listening in surround sound AUTO SURROUND/ ALC/ AUTO/ ALC/ STREAM DIRECT STANDARD SURR DIRECT STANDARD This receiver offers a variety of listening modes to The simplest, most direct listening option is the AUTO Using this receiver, you can listen to any source in surround accommodate playback of various audio formats. -
Page 26: Using The Advanced Surround
Listening to your system Note Multichannel sources Using the Advanced surround ADVANCED SURROUND ADV SURR • During ECO mode, the brightness switches between 2 STEREO ALC See above. levels. If the dimmest level is selected, DIMMER will be The Advanced surround feature creates a variety of surround Straight Decode No additional effects shown on the display. -
Page 27: Using The Advanced Sound Retriever
Listening to your system Note AV ADJUST Using the Advanced Sound Retriever Press button. • Phase matching is a very important factor in achieving proper / to select the setting you want to adjust. sound reproduction. If two waveforms are ‘in phase’, they Depending on the current status/mode of the receiver, crest and trough together, resulting in increased amplitude, certain options may not be able to be selected. - Page 28 Listening to your system Only available with 2-channel sources in DOLBY PLII MUSIC mode. Setting/What it does Option(s) Setting/What it does Option(s) Only when listening to 2-channel sources in NEO:6 CINEMA 0 to 7 and NEO:6 MUSIC mode. F.PCM (Fixed PCM) C.WIDTH (Center Width) Default: 3 This is useful if you find there is a slight delay...
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Page 29: Displaying The Fixed Pcm Setting Menu
Listening to your system • The functions that can be set differ depending on the input signal or speaker settings. Displaying the Fixed PCM Setting menu AUTO DIRECT PURE DIRECT STEREO ALC/ ADV SURR Using the The Fixed PCM Audio options are not displayed by default. SURROUND STANDARD headphones... -
Page 30: Home Menu
Home Menu Using the Home Menu Select the setting you want to adjust. Manual speaker setup The following section shows you how to make detailed This receiver allows you to make detailed settings to optimize Home Menu settings to specify how you’re using the receiver, and also the surround sound performance. -
Page 31: X.over
Home Menu • Surr – Select LARGE if your surround speakers • For more on selecting the speaker sizes, see Speaker Select a setup option. reproduce bass frequencies effectively. Select SMALL to Setting on page • Manual – Move the test tone manually from speaker send bass frequencies to the other speakers or Select ‘Manual SP Setup’... -
Page 32: Speaker Distance
Home Menu Speaker Distance Select ‘Input Assign’ from the Home Menu. The Auto Power Down menu For good sound depth from your system, you need to specify Set to automatically turn off the receiver after a specified time Home Menu the distance of your speakers from the listening position. -
Page 33: The Hdmi Setup Menu
Home Menu • The CEC (Consumer Electronic Control) function may The HDMI Setup menu Choose the ‘4k60p Setting’ setting you want. activate when the ARC function is turned ON, causing If the TV to be connected using HDMI supports 4K/60p, power to turn ON and OFF and the input to switch from If your TV supports an audio return channel (ARC) function, you can switch the 4k60p setting in accordance with TV... -
Page 34: The Dab Setup Menu
Home Menu DAB DRC The DAB Setup menu With the DRC (Dynamic Range Control) setting, you can Scan stations newly or make the DRC setting. reduce the dynamic range of DAB digital radio so that you can still hear quiet parts even when listening at low volume DAB Scan levels - ideal for listening to the radio late at night when you You can run the auto scan when new DAB stations are... -
Page 35: Additional Information
Unplug the receiver from the wall signal out is on. Refer to the instruction manual supplied with Switch the subwoofer setting in Speaker Setting on page 30 and call a Pioneer authorized independent service company. the DVD player. to YES or PLUS. ... -
Page 36: Hdmi
Additional information After using the Auto MCACC setup, the speaker size Check that pairing is correct. The pairing setting was deleted occur when switching between audio formats or beginning setting (LARGE or SMALL) is incorrect. from this receiver or the BLUETOOTH wireless technology playback. -
Page 37: Resetting The Main Unit
Additional information Miscellaneous Resetting the main unit Specifications Power Requirements ..AC 220 V to 240 V, 50 Hz/60 Hz Power Consumption ......220 W Use this procedure to reset all the receiver’s settings to the Audio section In standby . - Page 38 Bluetooth SIG, Inc. “Pioneer”, “PHASE CONTROL”, “MCACC” and “AUTO LEVEL CONTROL” are trademarks of Pioneer Corporation, and are used under license. Other trademarks and trade names are those of their respective owners.
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Page 39: Software License Notice
Additional information Finally, any free program is threatened constantly by software patents. These requirements apply to the modified work as a whole. If identifiable Software license notice We wish to avoid the danger that redistributors of a free program will sections of that work are not derived from the Program, and can be individually obtain patent licenses, in effect making the program reasonably considered independent and separate works in themselves,... - Page 40 Additional information However, parties who have received copies, or rights, from you in detail to address new problems or concerns. This program is free software; you can redistribute it and/or modify it under this License will not have their licenses terminated so long as Each version is given a distinguishing version number.
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