Before You Start; Checking What's In The Box; Loading The Batteries; Flow Of Settings On The Receiver - Pioneer VSX-521-K Kurzanleitung

Before you start

Before you start

Checking what's in the box

Please check that you've received the following supplied
accessories:
• Setup microphone
• Remote control
• AAA size IEC R03 dry cell batteries (to confirm system
operation) x2
• AM loop antenna
• FM wire antenna
• Power cord
• Warranty card
• Operating instructions (CD-ROM)
• These quick start guide

Loading the batteries

The batteries included with the unit are to check initial
operations; they may not last over a long period. We
recommend using alkaline batteries that have a longer life.
CAUTION
• Incorrect use of batteries may result in such hazards as
leakage and bursting. Observe the following precautions:
- Never use new and old batteries together.
Insert the plus and minus sides of the batteries properly
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according to the marks in the battery case.
- Batteries with the same shape may have different
voltages. Do not use different batteries together.
When disposing of used batteries, please comply with
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governmental regulations or environmental public
instruction's rules that apply in your country or area.
- Do not use or store batteries in direct sunlight or other
excessively hot place, such as inside a car or near a
heater. This can cause batteries to leak, overheat,
explode or catch fire. It can also reduce the life or
performance of batteries.

Flow of settings on the receiver

The unit is a full-fledged AV receiver equipped with an
abundance of functions and terminals. It can be used easily
after following the procedure below to make the connections
and settings.
The colors of the steps indicate the following:
Required setting item (These items are included in this
Quick Start Guide.)
Setting to be made as necessary (These items are
explained in the "Operating Instructions" provided on
the included CD-ROM.)
1
Connecting the speakers
• Placing the speakers (page 7)
• Connecting the speakers (page 8)
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2
Connecting the components
• About video outputs connection (page 10)
• Connecting a TV and playback components (page 11)
• Connecting antennas (page 14)
• Plugging in the receiver (page 15)
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3
Power On
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4
The Pre Out Setting
(When connecting the front height speakers.)
The Input Assign menu
(When using connections other than the recommended
connections.)
Using the Audio Return Channel function
(When the connected TV supports the HDMI Audio
Return Channel function.)
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5
Use the on-screen automatic MCACC setup to set up
your system
• Automatically setting up for surround sound (MCACC)
(page 16)
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6
Playing a source (page 18)
• Listening in surround sound (page 18)
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7
Adjusting the sound as desired
• Using the Sound Retriever
• Better sound using Phase Control
• Listening with Acoustic Calibration EQ
• Using surround back channel processing
• Setting the Up Mix function
• Setting the Audio options
• Manual speaker setup
5
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