Pioneer VSX-S500-S - Manual (Page 5)

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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
• Quick start guide
• Safety Brochure
• These operating instructions (CD-ROM)
Installing the receiver
• 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:
Required setting item
Setting to be made as necessary
1 Connecting the speakers
Where you place the speakers will have a big effect on the
sound.
• Determining the speakers’ application (page 9)
• Connecting the speakers (page 10)
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2 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.
• About the video converter (page 13)
• Connecting a TV and playback components (page 14)
• Connecting antennas (page 17)
• Plugging in the receiver (page 18)
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3 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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4 Speaker System (page 36)
(When connecting Speaker B, front bi-amp or surround
back speaker.)
The Pre Out Setting (page 39)
(When front height or surround back speakers are
connected using an additional amplifier.)
The Input Assign menu (page 39)
(When using connections other than the recommended
connections.)
Using the Audio Return Channel function (page 41)
(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 19)
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6 Playing a source (page 21)
• Playing an iPod (page 22)
• Playing a USB device (page 23)
• Playback with NETWORK feature (page 23)
• Listening to the radio (page 29)
• Choosing the listening mode (page 31)
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7 Adjusting the sound as desired
• Using the Sound Retriever (page 33)
• Setting the Up Mix function (page 33)
• Setting the Audio options (page 33)
• Manual speaker setup (page 36)