Pioneer VSX-518 manual Connecting up Connecting other audio components, About the WMA9 Pro decoder

Page 11

Connecting up

03

Connecting other audio components

The number and kind of connections depends on the kind of component you’re connecting.1 Follow the steps below to connect a CD-R, MD, DAT, tape recorder or other audio component.

1If your component has a digital output, connect this to a digital input on the receiver. The example shows an optical connection to the DIGITAL OPT 1 (CD) input.

2If necessary, connect the analog audio outputs of the component to a set of spare audio inputs on this receiver.

You’ll need to make this connection for components without a digital output, or if you want to record from a digital component. Use a stereo RCA phono cable as shown.

3If you’re connecting a recorder, connect the analog audio outputs to the analog audio inputs on the recorder.

The example shows an analog connection to the CD-R/TAPE/MDanalog output jack using a stereo RCA phono cable.

This receiver

 

 

 

 

 

 

ANTENNA

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

FM UNBAL

 

 

IN

 

CD

 

 

 

DIGITAL IN

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

IN

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

CD-R

 

 

 

AM

 

 

 

 

/ TAPE

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

LOOP

 

 

 

 

/ MD

 

 

 

OPT

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

OUT

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

1

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(CD)

 

 

 

DVD/BD

DVD

 

 

(ASSIGNABLE)

 

IN

 

FRONT

 

 

SUB

 

 

 

 

DVD5.1

/ BD IN

 

WOOFER

R

 

 

 

 

 

 

PREOUT

 

 

 

CHINPUT

 

 

 

S

 

 

 

TV

TV

 

 

MONITOR

 

IN

 

 

 

P

(ASSIGNABLE) DIGITAL IN

 

 

/ SAT

/ SAT IN

 

OUT

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

E

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

COAX

IN

 

 

DVR

 

 

DVR

A

2

 

 

 

 

K

(DVR / VCR)

 

 

DVR

/ VCR IN

 

/ VCR OUT

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

E

 

 

 

/ VCR

 

 

 

 

COAX

OUT

 

 

 

 

 

 

R

1

 

 

 

 

 

 

S

(DVD / BD)

 

 

AUDIO

 

 

 

VIDEO

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

3

 

 

2

 

 

 

1

 

R

IN

L

 

R

OUT

L

COAXIAL

OPTICAL

 

REC

 

 

 

PLAY

 

 

 

 

AUDIO IN

 

 

AUDIO OUT

DIGITAL OUT

CD-R, MD, DAT, Tape recorder, etc.

About the WMA9 Pro decoder

This unit has an on-board Windows Media® Audio 9 Professional (WMA9 Pro) decoder, so it is possible to playback WMA9 Pro-encoded audio using a coaxial or optical digital connection when connected to a WMA9 Pro- compatible player. However, the connected DVD player, set-top box, etc. must be able to output WMA9 Pro format audio signals through a coaxial or optical digital output.

English Deutsch Français Italiano Nederlands Español

Note

1Note that you must connect digital components to analog audio jacks if you want to record to/from digital components (like an MD) to/from analog components.

11

En

Image 11
Contents VSX-518 Wash hands after handling Operating Environment Ventilation CautionContents Checking what’s in the box Installing the receiverBefore you start Before you start ChapterListening to Surround Sound Minute guide02 5 minute guide Chapter Introduction to home theaterFrançais Minute guide Using the Quick SetupMaking cable connections Connecting upConnecting up Chapter Receiver Connecting upConnecting a TV and DVD player Use a coaxial digital audio cable for the connection.1Connect a set of audio/video outputs on Connecting the multichannel analog outputsCD-R, MD, DAT, Tape recorder, etc Connecting up Connecting other audio componentsAbout the WMA9 Pro decoder Connecting to the front panel audio mini jack Connecting other video componentsComp 1 DVD Comp 2 TV Comp 3 DVR Using the component video jacksUse a three-way component video cable To improve AM reception Connecting up Connecting antennasUsing external antennas To improve FM receptionTighten terminal Connecting up Connecting the speakersBare wire connections Twist exposed wire strands togetherFollowing illustrations show 5.1 channel speaker setups Hints on speaker placementSpeaker placement diagrams 11 12 13 Controls and displaysControls and displays Chapter Front panelDisplay Controls and displaysAuto Surr PRO LogicVIR.SB DirectControls and displays Remote control AV Parameter Master Volume +Setup Level +Class AccessSignal SEL Tuner DispLED blinks Operating range of remote control unitDirect function Auto playback Listening to your systemListening to your system Chapter Listening in surround soundListening in stereo Using the Advanced surround effectsPress ADV Surr repeatedly to select a listening mode Listening to your systemUsing the Sound Retriever Listening to your system Using Front Stage Surround AdvanceUsing Stream Direct Press VSB Mode front panel to select Listening to your system Using Phase ControlUsing Virtual Surround Back Press Phase Phase Control to switch on phase correctionPress Return to confirm and exit the menu Listening to your system Setting the AV optionsAdjust SettingCh1 Setting What it does OptionsSelecting the multichannel analog inputs Choosing the input signalListening to your system Playing other sources Manual speaker setup System Setup menuSystem Setup menu Chapter Using the System Setup menuSpeaker Distance System Setup menuCrossover network Channel levelComp 1 DVD Comp 2 TV Comp 3 DVR Input Assign menuAssigning the digital inputs Assigning the component video inputsListening to the radio Using the tunerUsing the tuner Chapter Tuning directly to a stationNederlands Español Using the tuner Saving station presetsNaming station presets Listening to station presetsPrepare the recorder Making recordingsMaking recordings Chapter Making an audio or a video recordingAdditional information Chapter TroubleshootingProblem Remedy Additional informationLfeatt Resetting the main unitAdditional information Amplifier section Power cord cautionSpecifications Switching the speaker impedanceCleaning the unit To establish a safe level We Want You Listening For a LifetimeSe laver les mains après utilisation AvertissementMilieu de fonctionnement Précaution DE VentilationTable des matières Chapitre Installation du récepteurVérification des accessoires livrés avec l’appareil PréparatifsÉcoute en son surround Lancez la lecture d’un DVD et réglez le volumeGuide en 5 minutes Présentation de l’appareil de cinéma à domicileUtilisation de la touche de réglage rapide Quick Setup Câbles vidéo RaccordementsRaccordements des câbles Câbles audio numériquesCe récepteur Raccordement d’un téléviseur et d’un lecteur de DVDLecteur DVD RécepteurLes syntoniseurs de téléviseur numérique Raccordement des sorties analogiques multicanauxLes récepteurs satellites et par câble, ainsi que CD-R, MD, DAT, magnétoscope, etc Raccordement d’autres appareils audioPropos du décodeur WMA9 Pro VCR.1 Raccordement d’autres appareils vidéoRaccordement à la mini-prise audio du panneau frontal Utilisez un câble vidéo en composantes trois voies Utilisation des prises femelles vidéo en composantesPour améliorer la réception AM Raccordement des antennesUtilisation des antennes externes Pour améliorer la réception FM10 mm Raccordement des enceintesBranchement des fils nus Schéma de disposition des enceintes Conseils d’installation des enceintesVue d’ensemble de la configuration des enceintes Touches de sélection d’entrée Commandes et affichagesPanneau frontal Cadran Input SelectorAuto Indicateurs Signal SelectAffichage Indicateur d’enceinte Niveau du volume principalIndicateurs du Syntoniseur Mono Permet de couper/restaurer le son TélécommandeTouche Input Select Touches Multi ControlAffiche le menu ‘supérieur’ d’un DVD Permet de régler le volume d’écouteAppuyez sur ces touches pour régler le niveau des canaux Permet d’accéder aux options AVTouches TV Control Touches numériques et commandes pour d’autres composantsSleep Signal SEL Voyant DEL de la télécommandeLe voyant DEL s’allume en continu Portée de la télécommandeFonction directe Le voyant DEL clignoteÉcoute d’une source en son surround Lecture en mode AutoÉcoute de sources à l’aide de votre système Utilisation des effets surround avancés Écoute en mode stéréoUtilisation de la fonction Front Stage Surround Advance Utilisation des modes Stream DirectUtilisation de la fonction Sound Retriever Utilisation de l’effet surround arrière virtuel VSB Utilisation de la fonction Phase ControlAppuyez sur Phase Phase Control Pour activer la correction de phaseRéglage Fonction Options Réglage des options audiovisuelles AVLe paramètre sélectionné Atténuation LFE Utilisez les touches Multi Control Input Selector Choix du signal d’entréeLecture d’autres sources Sélection des entrées analogiques multicanauxRéglage des enceintes Menu de configuration du systèmeUtilisation du menu de configuration du système Réglage manuel des enceintesDistance des enceintes SP SetupRéseau de recouvrement Niveau des canauxComp 2 TV Comp 3 DVR Menu d’affectation d’entréeAffectation des entrées numériques Affectation des entrées de l’appareil vidéoRéglage direct d’une station de radio Utilisation du tunerPour écouter la radio Amélioration du son FM stéréoPour écouter les stations préréglées Mémorisation de stations prérégléesPour nommer les stations préréglées Préparez l’appareil enregistreur Sélectionnez le signal d’entrée si nécessairePour faire un enregistrement Faire un enregistrement audio ou vidéoProblème éventuel Réparation possible Information complémentaireGuide de dépannage Valeur Lfeatt 0 ou Lfeatt La fonction Phase ControlRéinitialisation de l’appareil principal YES ou PlusSection amplificateur Permutation de l’impédance des enceintesPrécautions d’usage pour le cordon d’alimentation SpécificationsNettoyage de l’appareil English Deutsch Français Italiano Limitedwarranty Garantie Printed Imprimé en XRE3174-C Pioneer Corporation

VSX-518 specifications

The Pioneer VSX-518 is a versatile and powerful home theater receiver that has earned a reputation for delivering exceptional audio performance and comprehensive connectivity options. As part of the renowned Pioneer lineup, the VSX-518 integrates advanced technologies that enhance the listening experience, making it a popular choice among audio enthusiasts.

One of the standout features of the VSX-518 is its multi-channel audio processing capability. With 5.1 channels of amplification, this receiver can deliver immersive surround sound, ideal for movies, music, and gaming. The unit boasts an output power of up to 100 watts per channel at 8 ohms, ensuring that it can drive a wide range of speakers with ease.

The VSX-518 supports various surround sound formats, including Dolby Digital and DTS, which allow users to experience the full spectrum of audio in their favorite films and shows. Additionally, Pioneer’s proprietary technology, called Advanced Sound Retriever, enhances compressed audio formats by restoring lost details, offering improved audio clarity and depth.

Connectivity is another strong point of the VSX-518. It is equipped with multiple HDMI inputs, allowing users to connect a variety of devices, such as Blu-ray players, gaming consoles, and streaming devices, all while maintaining high-definition audio and video quality. The receiver also includes legacy connections, such as composite and component video inputs, as well as multiple audio inputs, ensuring compatibility with older equipment.

For those who enjoy customizing their audio environment, the VSX-518 features a user-friendly interface and on-screen setup guide. The built-in automatic speaker setup system simplifies the calibration process by analyzing the acoustics of the room and adjusting the receiver settings accordingly.

Another noteworthy characteristic is the inclusion of a built-in FM/AM tuner, which allows users to enjoy their favorite radio stations without the need for external components. The unit also supports FM RDS, providing useful information about broadcasted content.

In summary, the Pioneer VSX-518 is a feature-rich home theater receiver that offers a blend of powerful audio performance, advanced technologies, and extensive connectivity options. Its ability to drive multiple speakers, support for high-definition audio formats, and user-friendly setup features make it an excellent choice for anyone looking to enhance their home entertainment system. Whether watching movies, listening to music, or gaming, the VSX-518 aims to deliver an enjoyable audio experience.