User manual PIONEER VSX-520
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Detailed instructions for use are in the User's Guide.
[. . . ] 8 Installing the Receiver . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Opening the Front Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
Surround Back System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37 NORMAL Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [. . . ] The default is off.
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Basic Operation
Listening with ACOUSTIC CAL EQ
You can listen to the soundtrack with the ACOUSTIC CAL EQ you set automatically when you did the AUTO SURROUND SETUP (page 13) or you set manually on (page 89). To do so follow the instructions below.
1 Press the ACOUSTIC EQ button.
Each press switches ACOUSTIC CAL EQ between ALL CH ADJUST, FRONT ALIGN, CUSTOM 1, CUSTOM 2 and OFF. When ACOUSTIC EQ is being applied the MCACC indicator lights.
MCACC indicator
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Memo: · After completing the AUTO SURROUND SETUP (page 13) ACOUSTIC EQ ON (ALL CH ADJUST) is set automatically. · If you turn ACOUSTIC EQ on in DIRECT mode, the receiver automatically switches to STEREO mode.
Digital Noise Reduction (DIGITAL NR Function)
To reduce extraneous noise switch on DIGITAL NR. This feature is effective with sources containing a lot of background noise like cassette and video tape.
1 Press RECEIVER. 2 Press the DNR button on the remote control.
Each press switches DIGITAL NR on or off. When on, DNR lights in the display.
Memo: · In cases described below, noise may not be reduced even if DIGITAL NR is on. · Sudden noise · Extremely loud noise · Signals that contain too many high frequencies · Signals which are very clean to begin with · DIGITAL NR is effective at levels shown below for each source. STEREO · Analog input. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-18 dB · Digital input. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-15 dB · AM/FM tuner . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Press the HI-BIT button on the remote control or HI-BIT/HI-SAMPLING button on the front panel.
Each press switches AUDIO SCALER mode on or off. HI-BIT/SAMPLING lights in the display.
Memo: · This mode cannot be used with MULTI CH IN mode. · If the receiver is in DIRECT mode and you press the HIBIT button the receiver will switch to STEREO mode. · This feature cannot be used with source signals greater than 88. 2kHz over a digital connection.
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Basic Operation
Multi Channel In Playback
MULTI CH IN allows you to connect a DVD-Audio/SACD player or an external decoder to enjoy certain multichannel discs. To use MULTI CH IN playback follow the instructions below.
1 Press the MULTI CH INPUT button on the remote control or the MULTI CH IN button on the front panel.
Each press switches the input between the previous mode and MULTI CH IN. ON: This is a true playback of the signal from the MULTI CH IN terminals, output without digital processing. You can only control each channel level.
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OFF: Cancels the MULTI CH IN modes.
Memo: · You can't use any kind of sound processing with MULTI CH IN. Selecting a listening mode, or switching these modes, cancels the MULTI CH IN. · If any speakers are set to NO the signal for that (those) channel(s) won't get output at all. · You cannot set sound features (page 49, 50, 51 and 52) on, in MULTI CH IN mode. · If you're listening to DVD-Audio/SACD but can only get stereo sound set your DVD player's 5. 1 channel analog playback to on.
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Basic Operation
Surround Back Channel Modes
Surround Back Channel Mode
The SB CH MODE makes available surround back channels through your surround back speakers. [. . . ] 87. 5 MHz to 108 MHz Usable Sensitivity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Mono: 13. 2 dBf, IHF (1. 3 µV/75 ) 50 dB Quieting Sensitivity. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Mono: 20. 2 dBf Stereo: 38. 6 dBf Signal-to-Noise Ratio. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Mono: 73 dB (at 85 dBf) Stereo: 70 dB (at 85 dBf) Distortion. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Stereo: 0. 5 % (1 kHz) Alternate Channel Selectivity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60 dB (400 kHz) Stereo Separation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40 dB (1 kHz) Frequency Response . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30 Hz to 15 kHz (± 1) dB Antenna Input . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75 unbalanced
Audio Section
Input (Sensitivity/Impedance) LINE. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 335 mV/47 k Frequency Response LINE. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [. . . ]
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