Before you start, Checking what’s in the box, Installing the receiver – Pioneer VSX-529-K User Manual
Page 8: Flow of settings on the receiver
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Before you start
Checking what’s in the box
Please check that you’ve received the following supplied
accessories:
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Setup microphone
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Remote control
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AAA size IEC R03 dry cell batteries (to confirm system
operation) x2
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AM loop antenna
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FM wire antenna
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Power cord
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Warranty card
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Quick start guide
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Safety Brochure
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SPEAKER CAUTION Sheet (English only)
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These operating instructions (CD-ROM)
Installing the receiver
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When installing this unit, make sure to put it on a level and
stable surface.
Don’t install it on the following places:
– on a color TV (the screen may distort)
– near a cassette deck (or close to a device that gives off a
magnetic field). This may interfere with the sound.
– in direct sunlight
– in damp or wet areas
– in extremely hot or cold areas
– in places where there is vibration or other movement
– in places that are very dusty
– in places that have hot fumes or oils (such as a kitchen)
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:
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Required setting item
Setting to be made as necessary
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Connecting the speakers
Where you place the speakers will have a big effect on
the sound.
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By connecting the left and right front speakers (L/R),
the center speaker (C), the left and right surround
speakers (SL/SR), and the subwoofer (SW), a 5.1 ch
surround system can be enjoyed. To achieve the best
possible surround sound, install your speakers as
shown below (
page 14
).
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Connecting the speakers (
page 15
)
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Making cable connections (
page 16
)
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Connecting the components
For surround sound, you’ll want to hook up using a
digital connection from the Blu-ray Disc/DVD player to
the receiver.
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About video outputs connection (
page 17
)
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Connecting a TV and playback components (
page 18
)
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Connecting antennas (
page 21
)
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Plugging in the receiver (
page 23
)
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Power On
Make sure you’ve set the video input on your TV to this
receiver. Check the manual that came with the TV if you
don’t know how to do this.
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The Input Assign menu (
page 54
)
(When using connections other than the recommended
connections.)
HDMI Setup (
page 56
)
(When the connected TV supports the HDMI Audio Return
Channel function.)
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Use the on-screen automatic MCACC setup to set up
your system
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Automatically setting up for surround sound (MCACC)
(
page 24
)
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Basic playback (
page 26
)
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Selecting the audio input signal (
page 26
)
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Playing an iPod (
page 28
)
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Switches between the iPod controls and the receiver
controls (
page 28
)
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Choosing the listening mode (
page 37
)
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Adjusting the sound as desired
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Using the Sound Retriever (
page 38
)
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Listening with Acoustic Calibration EQ (
page 38
)
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Setting the Audio options (
page 39
)
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Manual speaker setup (
page 52
)