Pioneer VSX-521-K operating instructions Basic playback, 0404, Playing a source

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Basic playback

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Chapter 4:

Basic playback

Playing a source

Here are the basic instructions for playing a source (such as a DVD disc) with your home theater system.

If you selected the proper input source and there is still no sound, select the audio input signal for playback (see Selecting the audio input signal below).

4 Press AUTO/DIRECT to select ‘AUTO SURROUND’ and

start playback of the source.

If you’re playing a Dolby Digital or DTS surround sound DVD

disc, with a digital audio connection, you should hear

surround sound. If you’re playing a stereo source or if the

connection is an analog audio connection, you will only hear

Selecting the audio input signal

 

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The audio input signal can be selected for each input source.

Once it is set, the audio input that was selected will be

applied whenever you select the input source using the input

 

 

function buttons.

 

 

 

 

DVR/BDR

CD

CD R CH

 

ADAPTER

TUNER

PORTABLE

 

TV

RECEIVER SLEEP SOURCE CONTROL

RECEIVER

INPUT SELECT

DTV/TV

 

 

 

INPUT

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DVD

TV

 

DVR/BDR

CD

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ADAPTER

TUNER

PORTABLE

 

V DEO

S RETR EVER

SIGNAL SEL

VOL

AUTO/

 

ALC/

BD MENU

DIRECT

STEREO

STANDARD

ADV SURR

AUDIO

 

TUNER EDIT

MASTER

PARAMETER

 

TOOLS

VOLUME

TOP

TUNE

MENU

 

 

MENU

 

 

 

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P

 

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ENTER

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HOME

 

 

 

MENU

TUNE

BAND

SETUP

 

RETURN

 

MUTE

BASSTRE

sound from the front left/right speakers in the default

listening mode.

It is possible to check on the front panel display whether or

not surround sound playback is being performed properly.

When using a surround back speaker, 2D+PLIIx is

displayed when playing Dolby Digital 5.1-channel signals,

and DTS+NEO:6 is displayed when playing DTS 5.1-channel

signals.

When not using a surround back speaker, 2D is displayed

when playing Dolby Digital signals.

If the display does not correspond to the input signal and

listening mode, check the connections and settings.

VIDEO S RETR EVER SIGNAL SEL VOL

Press SIGNAL SEL to select the audio input signal

corresponding to the source component.

Each press cycles through the following:

• H – Selects an HDMI signal. H can be selected for BD,

DVD, DVR/BDR or VIDEO input. For other inputs, H

cannot be selected.

-When the HDMI option in Setting the Audio options on

page 28 is set to THRU, the sound will be heard through

your TV, not from this receiver.

1Switch on your system components and receiver.

Start by switching on the playback component (for example a DVD player), your TV and subwoofer (if you have one), then the receiver (press  RECEIVER).

• Make sure the setup microphone is disconnected.

2Switch the TV input to the input that connects this receiver.

For example, if you connected this receiver to the VIDEO jacks on your TV, make sure that the VIDEO input is now selected.

3Press input function buttons to select the input function you want to play.

•The input of the receiver will switch over, and you will be able to operate other components using the remote control. To operate the receiver, first press RECEIVER on the remote control, then press the appropriate button to operate.

•The input source can also be selected by using INPUT

SELECT buttons on the remote control, or by using the front panel INPUT SELECTOR dial. In this case, the remote control won’t switch operational modes.

Note

•You may need to check the digital audio output settings on your DVD player or digital satellite receiver. It should be set to output Dolby Digital, DTS and 88.2 kHz/96 kHz PCM (2 channel) audio, and if there is an MPEG audio option, set this to convert the MPEG audio to PCM.

•Depending on your DVD player or source discs, you may only get digital 2 channel stereo and analog sound. In this case, the receiver must be set to a multichannel listening mode if you want multichannel surround sound.

5Use MASTER VOLUME to adjust the volume level. Turn down the volume of your TV so that all sound is coming from the speakers connected to this receiver.

• A – Selects the analog inputs.

• C1/O1/O2 – Selects the digital input. The coaxial 1 input

is selected for C1, and the optical 1 or 2 audio input is

selected for O1 or O2.

When H (HDMI) or C1/O1/O2 (digital) is selected and the selected audio input is not provided, A (analog) is automatically selected.

Note

•VIDEO input is fixed to H (HDMI). It cannot be changed.

•For the TV/SAT input, only A (analog) or C1/O1/O2 (digital) can be selected. However, if the ARC at HDMI Setup is set to ON, the input is fixed to H (HDMI) and cannot be changed.

•When set to H (HDMI) or C1/O1/O2 (digital), 2 lights when a Dolby Digital signal is input, and DTS lights when a DTS signal is input.

•When the H (HDMI) is selected, the A and DIGITAL indicators are off (see page 7).

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Contents VSX-521-K Risk of Electric Shock Do not Open Information to UserImportant Notice This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian IcesContents Installing the receiver Flow of settings on the receiverAutomatically setting up for surround sound Mcacc Before you startChapter Controls and displaysFront panel Selects an input sourceDisplay 0101 Receiver Remote controlOperating range of remote control Loading the batteries12  Source Connecting your equipment Hints on the speaker placementPlacing the speakers Bare wire connections Connecting the speakers0202 123Making cable connections Hdmi cablesAbout Hdmi Analog audio cables About video outputs connectionVideo cables Hdmi OUTConnecting a TV and playback components Connecting using HdmiSelect one Connecting your component with no Hdmi terminal Connecting a satellite receiver or other digital set-top boxComponent Video in 1 DVD Component Video in 2 DVR/BDR Using the component video jacksSee The Input Assign menu on page 32 for more on this HDD/DVD recorder, Blu-rayConnecting other audio components Connecting optional Bluetooth AdapterConnecting antennas Connecting to the front panel audio mini jack Using external antennasPlugging in the receiver Canceling the demo display Basic SetupAutomatically setting up for surround sound Mcacc 0303Confirm the speaker configuration Other problems when using the Auto Mcacc setupWait for the test tones to finish Make sure ‘OK’ is selected, then press EnterBasic playback 0404Playing a source Bluetooth Adapter for Wireless Enjoyment of Music Wireless music playTip Remote control operation Pairing blinksPress Adapter to switch the receiver to Adapter input Start playback of music contents stored in BluetoothListening to station presets Saving station presetsNaming preset stations Listening to the radioListening mode is shown on the display on the front panel Choosing the listening modeListening to your system 0505Using the Advanced surround ADV Surr Using the Sound RetrieverUsing Stream Direct AUTO/ Auto Surround Listening with Acoustic Calibration EQUsing surround back channel processing Better sound using Phase ControlSetting the Up Mix function Each press cycles through the options as followsDual MONOd Setting the Audio optionsPress Return to confirm and exit the menu Midnight /LOUDNESS aMaking an audio or a video recording Select the audio input signal if necessaryTune to the radio station, load the CD, video, DVD etc Prepare the source you want to recordUsing the System Setup menu System Setup menuManual speaker setup Manual SP Setup0606 Crossover NetworkChannel Level Input Assign menu Default settingsSpeaker Distance Component-1DVD Component-2DVR DVR/BDRAuto Power Down menu Pre Out SettingFL Demo Mode menu You return to the System Setup menuSynchronized amp mode Hdmi SetupPower synchronization with TV Automatic switching of inputs Control with Hdmi functionPower synchronization with TV Before using synchronizationSelect the ‘ARC’ setting you want 0707Troubleshooting Additional informationGeneral 0808 HdmiImportant information regarding the Hdmi connection Resetting the main unit Cleaning the unitSpecifications Set your volume control at a low setting Safety of Your Ears is in Your HandsLimitedwarranty Garantie USA/Aux Etats-Unis Canada/Aux Canada

VSX-521-K specifications

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