Pioneer DCS-525 User Manual
Setting up your xv-dv525 dvd/cd receiver, Using the digital wireless speaker system, Front surround
Setting up your XV-DV525 DVD/CD Receiver
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Check that you have all the accessories, then put 
the batteries in the remote control.
Video cord
Batteries
and remote
control
FM antenna
AM loop antenna
Wireless speaker 
system:
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Connect the AM and FM antennas to the rear panel of the DVD/CD receiver.
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2
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Push open the tabs, then insert 
one wire fully into each terminal.
Release the tabs to secure the AM 
antenna wires.
Pull off the protective shields 
of both AM antenna wires.
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Fix the AM loop antenna to the 
attached stand.
To fix the stand to the antenna, bend in the 
direction indicated by the arrow (fig. A) then 
clip the loop onto the stand (fig. B).
Note: If you plan to mount the AM antenna 
to a wall or other surface, secure the stand 
with screws (fig. C) before clipping the loop 
to the stand. Make sure the reception is clear.
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Place the AM antenna on a flat 
surface and point in the direction 
giving the best reception. 
Don’t let it come into contact with metal 
objects and avoid placing near computers, 
television sets or other electrical appliances.
Connect the FM wire antenna to the FM UNBAL 75
Ω antenna terminal.
For best results, extend the FM antenna fully and fix to a wall or door 
frame. Don’t drape loosely or leave coiled up. 
Note:
The signal earth (
H) is designed to reduce noise that occurs when an
antenna is connected. It is not an electrical safety earth.
When connecting this system or changing connections, be sure to switch the power off with the STANDBY/ON or POWER button, and disconnect the power cord and AC adapter from the AC outlet.
Do not use these speakers with any other system or amplifier as this may result in damage or fire. Before setting up, please read Important notes and safety precautions below for more information.
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Connect each speaker using the color-coded speaker cords. 
Match them to the colored labels above the speaker terminals.
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Connect each speaker as shown below.
Twist and pull off the protective 
shields on each wire.
Connect the wires to the 
speaker. Match the colored 
wire with the color-coded 
label (above the tabs), then 
insert the colored wire into 
the red (+) tab and the other 
wire with the black (–) tab. 
Connect the other end to the 
color-coded speaker jacks on 
the rear of the DVD/CD 
receiver (as shown at left). 
Make sure to insert completely.
Remove the supplied non-slip pads from the paper, and stick four 
onto the base of each satellite speaker. 
Actual speakers supplied may differ from those shown.
The supplied blue and grey speaker cords can be used to attach a 
pair of speakers to the SURROUND speaker terminals. Make sure to 
use speakers with a nominal impedence of 6
Ω and a maximum input
power of no less than 75W.
These speaker terminals can be hazardous when live. When you connect or 
disconnect the speaker cables, to prevent the risk of electric shock, do not 
touch uninsulated parts before disconnecting the power cord.
ST+
TUNE+
ENTER
TUNE–
MASTER
VOLUME
ST–
STANDBY/ON
CD
FM/AM
OPEN CLOSE
DVD
TUNER
TV
LINE
L1/L2
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4
4
¡
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3
7
0
DVD MENU
RETURN
SOUND
TV CONTROL
CH
VOL
INPUT
OPEN
MUTE
Color-coded wire
(Connect to speaker)
Color-coded connector
(Connect to rear panel)
• Wireless speaker (1) 
• 2-pin RCA cord (1)
• Transmitter (1)
• AC adapter (1)
• Power cord (1)
Congratulations! You're done setting up.
Connect the DVD/CD receiver to your TV, then connect the 
supplied power cords.
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2
Connect one end to a video input on your TV.
Use the supplied video cord.
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Connect the other end to the video output of the DVD/CD receiver.
This player is equipped with copy protection technology. Do not connect this 
player to your TV via a VCR using AV cables, as the picture from this player will not 
appear properly on your TV. 
Connect the power cords.
Connect both the wireless speaker and DVD/CD receiver power cords to their 
respective AC IN inlets (the DVD/CD receiver hookup is shown in the illustration) 
then plug them into an AC outlet.
Connect the WIRELESS (IN) jack on the transmitter to the 
WIRELESS (OUT) jack on the rear panel of the DVD/CD 
receiver using a 2-pin RCA cord, then connect to a power 
outlet using the supplied AC adapter.
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Satellite speaker 
system:
• Center (1)
• Front (x2) 
• Subwoofer (1)
• Speaker cables (x6)
• Non-slip pads 
 (x29)
Printed in
<XRE3088-A>
When connecting, make sure both units are switched off and unplugged.
Transmitter
XV-DV525 DVD/CD Receiver
To power outlet
AC
adaptor
Power cord
FM
UNBAL 75
Ω
OPTICAL IN
IN
OUT
VIDEO
OUT
IN
IN
R
L
TV
LINE 1
LINE 2
AUDIO
AC IN
AUDIO
ANTENNA
CONTROL
VIDEO
OUT
R
L
WIRELESS
COMPONENT VIDEO OUT
P
R
P
B
Y
COMPONENT VIDEO OUT
P
R
P
B
Y
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6
6
6
6
6
FM
UNBAL 75
Ω
OPTICAL IN
IN
OUT
VIDEO
OUT
IN
IN
FRONT
CENTER
SURROUND
SUB
WOOFER
R
L
R
L
R
L
TV
LINE 1
LINE 2
AUDIO
AC IN
AUDIO
ANTENNA
CONTROL
SPEAKERS
VIDEO
OUT
R
L
WIRELESS
COMPONENT VIDEO OUT
P
R
P
B
Y
ANTENNA
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1
2
4
6
fig. A
fig. B
fig. C
FM
UNBAL 75
Ω
AM
LOOP ANTENNA
FM
UNBAL 75
Ω
OPTICAL IN
IN
OUT
VIDEO
OUT
IN
IN
R
L
TV
LINE 1
LINE 2
AUDIO
AC IN
AUDIO
ANTENNA
CONTROL
VIDEO
OUT
R
L
WIRELESS
VIDEO IN
To AC outlet
AC IN
R
WIRELESS
IN
L
Front right
(Red)
Front left
(White)
Center (Green)
Subwoofer (Purple)
FRONT
SURROUND
Using the digital wireless speaker system
The wireless speaker system can be used for multichannel sound with your main setup, or as a second stereo speaker system.
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Wireless speaker antenna
Receives signals from the transmitter.
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POWER
Press to switch the speaker on or off.
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CHANNEL
Press to select a frequency channel. The frequency channel changes sequentially each time the button is 
pressed: 
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2
Transmitter antenna
Transmits signals to the wireless speaker.
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Power cord
Connect to an AC outlet after connecting to the rear AC IN inlet.
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WIRELESS MODE switch
Slide to select either W.SURROUND or W.STEREO.
W.SURROUND –
Sounds going to the surround left and right channels are heard through the wireless speakers.
W.STEREO –
Any source playing through the main system is heard in stereo through the wireless speakers
(multi-channel sources will be downmixed to stereo).
 • Make sure you select the same mode on the main unit when doing this (see note below). Refer to Using the wireless 
speaker system on page 27 of the main operating instructions for more on this.
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CHANNEL indicator
Lights to indicate the selected channel
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POWER indicator
Lights when the wireless speaker is switched on.
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TUNED indicator
Lights when the signal from the transmitter is properly received.
• The wireless speaker will output the source at very loud volumes if the wireless speaker is set to 
W.SURROUND and the main unit is set to W.Stereo. In this case, the volume control has no effect, so 
please follow these precautions.
• Even when not in use, the fan in the wireless speaker will continue to operate. Switching off the wireless 
speaker when not in use will increase product life. 
CH 1
CH 2
CH 3
CH 4
Wireless speaker
Transmitter
STEREO MODE VOLUME
Turn to adjust the speaker volume when the WIRELESS MODE is set to W.STEREO.
• The STEREO MODE VOLUME knob has no effect when WIRELESS MODE is set to W.SURROUND.
For the best surround sound, setup your speakers as above. 
The front left and right speakers should be about 1.8–2.7 m apart.
Using the remote control
The remote control can be used within a range of about 7 meters from the remote sensor on the front panel, and within a 30 
degree angle. 
Precautions:
• The remote control may not work if there is an obstacle between the remote control and the display unit, or if the remote 
control is not directed towards the remote sensor of the display unit at the correct angle.
• The remote control may not work properly if strong light such as direct sunlight or fluorescent light is shining onto the unit’s 
remote sensor.
• The remote control may not work properly when this unit is used near devices emitting infrared rays, or when remote controls 
of other devices which use infrared rays are used. Also, the use of this remote control may cause other devices to work 
improperly.
• When the operating range of the remote becomes too short, replace the batteries.
Remote control battery caution
Incorrect use of batteries may cause leakage or rupture. 
Always be sure to follow these guidelines:
• Always insert batteries into the battery compartment correctly matching the positive 
ª and negative · polarities, as shown
by the display inside the compartment.
• Never mix new and used batteries.
• Batteries of the same size may have different voltages, depending on brand. Do not mix different brands of batteries. 
• When disposing of used batteries, please comply with governmental regulations or environmental public instruction's rules 
that apply in your country or area.
• In order to prevent battery leakage, remove the batteries when not using the remote control for an extended period (one 
month or more). If leakage occurs, carefully wipe away any battery fluid inside the compartment, and replace the batteries with 
new ones.
• Do not allow books or other objects to rest on top of the remote control, since the buttons may be depressed, causing faster 
exhaustion of the batteries. 
Additional notes on connecting antennas
• Keep antenna cables away from other cables and the display unit and main set.
• To assure optimum reception, pull the FM antenna so that it is fully extended and not coiled or hanging at the rear of the unit.
• If reception with the supplied antenna is poor, see the Other Connections section in the main operating instructions for details 
on connecting outdoor antennas.
Additional notes on speaker placement
Place speakers as shown in step 4 to achieve the optimum surround sound effect
• Install the main front left and right speakers at an equal distance from the TV.
• For optimum effect, install the rear speakers slightly above ear level.
• This system's speakers are magnetically shielded (excluding the wireless speaker and subwoofer), so there's virtually no 
picture color distortion when they are placed near a TV. In the rare event that there is some picture color interference, switch 
power to the TV off, and wait 15 to 30 minutes before switching on again.
• Install the center speaker above or below the TV so that the sound of the center channel is localized at the TV screen.
• When installing the center speaker on top of the TV, be sure to secure it with tape or some other suitable means. Otherwise, 
the speaker may fall from the TV due to external shocks such as earthquakes, endangering those nearby or damaging the speaker. 
• Do not connect the supplied speakers with any other amplifier. This may result in malfunction or fire.
• Since they are not magnetically shielded, do not place any magnetic storage media (such as floppy disks and tape or video 
cassettes) close to the wireless speaker or subwoofer. 
• Do not leave the power cord near heating equipment. The coating of the cord may melt, which could 
lead to fire and/or electrocution.
• Make sure to grasp the body of the AC adaptor when removing it from the power outlet. If you pull the 
power cord, it may become damaged which could lead to fire and/or electrocution.
• Do not attempt to plug in or remove the AC adaptor with wet hands. This may result in electrocution.
• Insert the prongs of the AC adaptor all the way into the power outlet. If the connection is incomplete, 
heat may be generated which could lead to fire. Furthermore, contact with the connected prongs of the 
adaptor may result in electrocution.
• Do not insert the AC adaptor into a power outlet where the connection remains loose despite inserting 
the prongs all the way into the outlet. Heat may be generated which could lead to fire. Consult with the 
retailer or an electrician regarding replacement of the power outlet.
Important notes and safety precautions
Placing the wireless speaker
• For best surround sound, make sure to place the wireless speaker directly behind the center of 
the listening position and no higher than ear level. Also, make sure you don't move the wireless 
speaker too far behind the listening position or you will lose much of the surround sound effect. 
• For a greater surround sound effect from the wireless speaker, see Setting the channel levels on 
page 52 of the XV-DV525 main operating instructions to increase the surround channel levels.
• If you listening area is not large enough to place the wireless speaker behind you, you can use 
the left and right placement options illustrated below with the Left Side and Right Side wireless 
modes. See Using the wireless speaker system on page 27 of the XV-DV525 main operating 
instructions for more on the wireless speaker modes. 
• The wireless speaker can be used at distances up to 10m from the transmitter. This range may 
change depending on the environment.
• Depending on your room characteristics, there will be places where you will achieve better 
reception from the transmitter. If you are experiencing bad reception, try moving the speaker 
slightly. If the problem persists, try locating the best frequency channel with the two units quite 
close together at first.
AC adaptor and power cord caution
CHANNEL
1
2
3
4
CHANNEL
Front left
Listening position
Center
Subwoofer
Front right
Wireless
speaker
Wireless
speaker
Front left
Listening position
Center
Subwoofer
Front right
PHONES
6 DVD/CD
0 OPEN/CLOSE
FM/AM
VOL.
– DOWN
UP +
7
STANDBY/ON
W.SURROUND
W.STEREO
WIRELESS
MODE
STEREO MODE
VOLUME
MIN
MAX
TUNED
POWER
POWER
OFF
ON
W.SURROUND
W.STEREO
WIRELESS
MODE
STEREO MODE
VOLUME
MIN
MAX
TUNED
POWER
POWER
OFF
ON
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Overhead view of a multichannel (SURROUND) setup with the wireless speaker
Front left
Center
Front right
Wireless speaker
to AC outlet
Subwoofer
Transmitter/
XV-DV525
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XV-DV525 Setup Guide
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