Before you start, Checking what’s in the box, Installing the receiver – Pioneer VSX-527-K User Manual
Page 6: Flow of settings on the receiver
6
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
•
iPod cable (VSX-827 only)
•
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 11
)
•
Connecting the speakers (
page 12
)
•
Switching the speaker terminal (
page 14
)
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 (VSX-827 only) (
page 16
)
•
About video outputs connection (VSX-527 only)
(
page 16
)
•
Connecting a TV and playback components (
page 17
)
•
Connecting antennas (
page 21
)
•
Plugging in the receiver (
page 22
)
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.
4
The Speaker System setting (VSX-827 only) (
page 50
)
(Specify either using the surround back or front height
speaker.)
The Pre Out Setting (VSX-527 only) (
page 51
)
(When connecting the front height speakers.)
The Input Assign menu (
page 50
)
(When using connections other than the recommended
connections.)
HDMI Setup (
page 53
)
(When the connected TV supports the HDMI Audio Return
Channel function.)
5
Use the on-screen automatic MCACC setup to set up
your system
•
Automatically setting up for surround sound (MCACC)
(
page 23
)
6
Basic playback (
page 25
)
•
Selecting the audio input signal (
page 25
)
•
Playing an iPod (
page 27
)
•
Playing a USB device (
page 28
)
•
Choosing the listening mode (
page 34
)
7
Adjusting the sound as desired
•
Using the Sound Retriever (
page 35
)
•
Better sound using Phase Control (
page 36
)
•
Listening with Acoustic Calibration EQ (
page 35
)
•
Using surround back channel processing (
page 36
)
•
Setting the Up Mix function (
page 36
)
•
Setting the Audio options (
page 37
)
•
Manual speaker setup (
page 47
)
8
Making maximum use of the remote control
•
Setting the remote to control other components
(
page 55
)