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  • Pioneer VSX-51 | Owner's Manual - Page 1
    51 VSX50 VSX-
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    BACK). NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE servicing) instructions 120 V) written on the rear panel. D3-4-2-1-4*_A1_En WARNING To prevent a the wall socket when left unused for a long receiving antenna. - Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver
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    . • Slowly increase the sound until you can hear it comfortably and clearly, without distortion. • Once you have established a comfortable sound level, set the dial and leave it there. BE SURE TO OBSERVE THE FOLLOWING GUIDELINES: • Do not turn up the volume so high that you can't hear
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    level of an analog signal....... 51 Using the sleep timer 51 Dimming the display 51 Checking your system settings 51 Resetting the system 51 10 Controlling the rest of your system About the Remote Setup menu 53 Operating multiple receivers 53 Setting the remote to control other components 53
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    Other optional adjustments and settings ! Control with HDMI function (page 44) ! The Advanced MCACC menu (page 59) ! The System Setup and Other Setup menus (page 65) j 12 Making maximum use of the remote control ! Operating multiple receivers (page 53) ! Setting the remote to control other
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    completed easily simply by following the instructions on the screen to make the connections and settings. There are also other features enabling easy use of various functions, including an Interactive Manual that operates in association with the receiver, updating of various types of software, and
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    model. Deleting the AVNavigator You can use the following method to uninstall (delete) the AVNavigator from your PC. % Delete from the Control Panel of the PC. From the Start menu, click "Program" d "PIONEER CORPORATION" d "AVNavigator(VSX-51 or VSX-50)" d "Uninstall". Before you start 01 En 7
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    remote control for the receiver. 1 2,3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 RECEIVER MULTI OPERATION SOURCE RCU SETUP BDR BD DVD DVR HDMI SAT TV CD HMG ADPT USB iPod TV CTRL TUNER SIRIUS INPUT SELECT ZONE 2 RECEIVER selected receiver settings (page 51). ! PQLS - Press to select the PQLS setting (page
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    when the receiver is set to select the input signal automatically (page 37). 2 Program format indicators Light to indicate the channels to which digital signals are being input. ! L/R - Left front/Right front channel ! C - Center channel ! SL/SR - Left surround/Right surround channel ! LFE - Low
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    A L AUDIO R iPod iPhone USB VIDEO iPad 12 15 13 16 VSX-50 VSX-51 1 u STANDBY/ON This switches between standby and on for this receiver. 2 INPUT SELECTOR dial Use to select an input function. 3 Indicators ! ADVANCED MCACC - Lights when EQ is set to ON in the AUDIO PARAMETER menu (page 47). ! FL
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    the power cord from the power outlet. Plugging in should be the final step. Important Illustration shows the VSX-51, however connections for the VSX-50 are the same except where noted. Rear panel VSX-51 HDMI IN 1 ASSIGNABLE 1 VIDEO IN BD IN DVD IN DVR/BDR IN OUT DC OUTPUT for WIRELESS LAN
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    have. ! Be sure to connect speakers to the front left and right channels (L and R). ! It is also possible to only connect one of the surround back speakers (SB) or neither. Choose one from Plans [A] to [E] below. Important ! The Speaker System setting must be made if you use any of the connections
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    that the sound of the center channel is localized at the TV screen. the front left and right speakers. ! It is best to angle connection on the receiver comprises a positive bare speaker wire touches the back panel it may cause the power ! Please refer to the manual that came with your speakers for
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    also be used for ZONE 2. 5.1 ch surround setting Not connected Not connected 6.1 ch surround setting Not connected Surround back 7.1 ch surround setting Surround back right Surround back left ZONE 2 - Right ZONE 2 setting ZONE 2 - Left Surround left Bi-amping your speakers Bi-amping is
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    the Speaker System menu. See Speaker system setting on page 65 to do this. Bi-Amping setup Bi-amping connection of the front speakers for high sound quality with 5.1-channel surround sound. 1 Connect bi-amp compatible speakers to the front and surround back speaker terminals. See Bi-amping your
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    , however, make sure that the component connected to this receiver also supports the corresponding format. ! Use a High Speed HDMI® cable. If an HDMI cable other than a High Speed HDMI® cable is used, it may not work properly. ! When an HDMI cable with a built-in equalizer is connected, it may
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    if the TV supports the HDMI ARC (Audio Return Channel) function, the sound of the TV is input to the receiver via the HDMI OUT terminal, so there is no need to connect an audio cable. In this case, set TV Audio at HDMI Setup to via HDMI (see HDMI Setup on page 44 ). HDMI IN 1 ASSIGNABLE 1 VIDEO
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    L SURROUND BACK / ZONE receiver. Do not use an HDMI cable to input video signals. Depending on the video component, it may not be possible to output signals connected by HDMI and other methods simultaneously, and it may be necessary to make output settings. Please refer to the operating instructions
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    receiver or other set-top box Satellite and cable receivers, and terrestrial digital TV tuners are all examples of so-called 'set-top boxes'. When you set up the receiver you'll need to tell the receiver which input you connected the set IN CENTER SURROUND R L SURROUND BACK / ZONE 2 R L(Single
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    supplied AM loop antenna. For the best possible reception, suspend horizontally outdoors. the remote or front panel controls. Important VSX-50 VSX-51 only: Connect a TV monitor to the VIDEO ZONE 2 OUT jack on this receiver. Sub zone (ZONE 2) VSX-51 only VIDEO IN AUDIO IN R L Main zone HDMI
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    ZONE 2 OUT jack on this receiver. Sub zone (ZONE 2) Main zone VIDEO IN VSX-51 only L R HDMI IN 1 ASSIGNABLE 1 VIDCEOOAINXIAL ASSIGNABLE IN tuner SIRIUS H Antenna SIRIUS H AC adapter You will also need to connect the antenna and AC adapter to the SiriusConnectTM tuner. ! For instructions
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    to the USB terminal on the front panel of this receiver. ! This receiver does not support a USB hub. ! For instructions on playing the USB device, see Playing a USB device on page 30 . Connecting an HDMI-equipped component to the front panel input VSX-51 only CONTROL ON / OFF MCACC SETUP MIC
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    same time), the IR receiver's remote sensor takes priority over the remote sensor on the front panel. 1 Connect the IR receiver sensor to the IR IN jack on the rear of this receiver. Closet or shelving unit Pioneer component Non-Pioneer component CONTROL IR IN OUT IN HDMI IN 1 ASSIGNABLE
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    while. If you find it damaged, ask your nearest Pioneer authorized independent service company for a replacement. ! Do not use any HDMI indicator in the front panel display blinks during this process, and you can turn on this receiver once it has stopped blinking. When you set the Control with HDMI
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    and your TV. Make sure that the TV's video input is set to this receiver. 2 Connect the microphone to the MCACC SETUP MIC jack on the front panel. CONTROL ON / OFF MCACC SETUP MIC 5V 2.1 A iPod iPhone iPad USB HDMI 2 INPUT Microphone Tripod Make sure there are no obstacles between the
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    ' from the Home Menu. 3 Select 'Input Setup' from the System Setup menu. 4.System Setup A/V RECEIVER a.Manual SP Setup b. Input Setup c. OSD Language d. Network Setup e. HDMI Setup f. Other Setup 4b.Input Setup A/V RECEIVER Input Input Name Input Skip : DVD : Rename : OFF Exit Digital In
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    k Input Input Terminals function Digital HDMI Component TUNER ADAPTER PORT SIRIUS k a With Control with HDMI set to ON, assignments cannot be made (see Control with HDMI function on page 44 ). b VSX-51 only c VSX-50 only Operation Mode Setup This receiver is equipped with a great number
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    virtual surround back channel sound for playback. V.HEIGHT (Virtual Height) Creates a virtual height channel sound for playback. Other functions INPUT SELECT (INPUT SELECTOR) Switches the input. MASTER VOLUME +/-, MUTE Use to set the listening volume. LISTENING MODE Only Pioneer-recommended
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    to select the input function connected to the receiver's HDMI input terminals. You can also perform the same operation by using the INPUT SELECTOR dial on the front panel or by pressing HDMI on the remote control repeatedly. ! Set the HDMI parameter in Setting the Audio options on page 47 to THROUGH
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    remote control and GUI screen become inactive. 2 Press iPod CTRL again to switch back to the receiver controls. Note ! Change the receiver's input to the iPod in one action by pressing the iPod iPhone iPad DIRECT CONTROL button on the front panel is set to Normal (OFF)). ! If the slideshow is left in
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    set to ON. 3 When you're finished, press RETURN. You will return to the USB Top menu. Basic playback 05 About playable file formats The USB function of this receiver supports Quantization bitrate Channel Bitrate 16 bit 2 ch 8 kbps to 320 kbps VBR/CBR Supported/Supported Sampling frequency 32
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    This saves the effort of manually tuning in each time. This receiver can memorize up to instructions are provided with the SIRIUS tuner. There are a variety of programming packages available, including the option of adding "The Best of XM" programming to the SIRIUS service. The "Best of XM" service
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    Password settings in Resetting the system on page 51 . Listening to channel presets 1 Press CLASS to select the class in which the channel is stored. Press repeatedly to cycle through classes A to G. 2 Press k/l to select the channel preset you want. You can also use the number buttons on the remote
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    and k/l to move the cursor. 7 Follow the instructions displayed on the GUI screen to conduct pairing with the Bluetooth wireless technology device. Switch on the Bluetooth wireless technology device that you want to make pair, place it near the receiver and set it to the pairing mode. 8 Check to see
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    RETRIEVER 1 2 AUDIO 3 4 While listening to a source, set the remote control to the receiver operation mode, then press ADV SURR repeatedly to select SOUND marks by PIONEER CORPORATION is under license. Other trademarks and trade names are those of their respective owners. Basic playback 05 En
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    settings and status of the receiver. Auto playback There are many ways to listen back to sources using this receiver the digital format indicators in the front panel display to see how the source is . See Setting the Audio options on page 47 to adjust them. ! When listening to 2-channel sources in
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    front left and indicators in the front panel display to see receiver can only play back Dolby Digital, PCM (32 kHz to 192 kHz) and DTS (including DTS 96/24) digital signal formats. The compatible signals via the HDMI instruction manual supplied with your DVD player. 1 Press mode. to the receiver
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    receiver operation 2 Press PHASE CTRL (PHASE CONTROL) to switch on phase correction. The PHASE CONTROL indicator on the front panel lights. your subwoofer, set mode is switched on. - When the HDMI audio output parameter is set to THROUGH in Setting the Setting the Audio options on page 47 . Note
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    when the volume is adjusted from the controller. In this case, adjust the volume from the receiver or remote control. Using AirPlay on iPod touch, iPhone, iPad and iTunes This receiver supports AirPlay audio streaming from iPod touch (2nd, 3rd and 4th generations), iPhone 4, iPhone 3GS, iPad with
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    of this receiver. Note that some buttons are not available for operation depending on the category currently being played back. ! Press HMG to switch the remote control to the HOME MEDIA GALLERY operation mode. AUDIO PARAMETER LIST VIDEO PARAMETER TUNE TOOLS TOP MENU BAND T.EDIT GUIDE PRESET
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    resetting. 4 Access the special Pioneer Internet radio site from your computer and perform the registration process. http://www.radio-pioneer.com Access the above site and use the access code in step 3 to perform user registration, following the instructions servers supporting WMDRM. Content owners
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    files cannot be played back. ! There are supported depending on the server type or version used. ! Supported file formats vary by server. As such, files not supported PIONEER OR ITS CUSTOMER SERVICES REPRESENTATIVES WILL CREATE ANY SUCH WARRANTY. IN NO EVENT WILL PIONEER there are problems within the
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    formats The Home Media Gallery feature of this receiver supports the following file formats. Note that some file Channel Bitrate VBR/CBR 8 kHz to 48 kHz 16 bit 2 ch 8 kbps to 320 kbps Supported/Supported 8 kHz to 48 kHz 16 bit, 20 bit, 24 bit 2 ch In case of VSX-51 8 kHz to 192 kHz In case of VSX
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    for a connected TV and up to six (VSX-51)/four (VSX-50) other components. ! Be sure to connect the TV's audio cable to the audio input of this unit. When the TV and receiver are connected by HDMI connections, if the TV supports the HDMI ARC (Audio Return Channel) function, the sound of the TV is
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    is connected to a TV of a brand other than Pioneer that supports the Control with HDMI function. (Depending on the TV, however, some of the Control with HDMI functions may not work.) ! When the TV's power is set to standby, the receiver's power is also set to standby. (Only when the input for
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    Disc player, etc.) you intend to use as a source to the HDMI input of this receiver. Interrupting a direct connection with other amps or an AV converter (such as an HDMI switch) can cause operational errors. ! When Control is set to ON, HDMI Input in The Input Setup menu on page 26 is automatically
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    , it is unavailable due to the current source, settings and status of the receiver. 1 Press to the receiver operation mode, then press AUDIO PARAMETER. 2 Use i/j to select the setting you want to adjust. Depending on the current status/mode of the receiver, certain options may not be able to be
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    problems using this with most SACD discs, but if the sound distorts, it is best to switch the gain setting back to 0dB. f ! The HDMI Audio setting cannot be switched while performing synchronized amp mode operations. ! The synchronized amp mode must be turned on in order to play the receiver's HDMI
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    setting and status of the receiver. ! All of the setting items can be set for each input function. ! Setting items other than V.CONV can only be selected when V.CONV is set to ON. 1 Press to the receiver when video input signals are output at the HDMI OUT connector, select this according to the
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    (the LFE channel is not downmixed). ! All speaker systems (except Speaker B connections) are switched off when headphones are connected. Using the MULTI-ZONE controls The following steps use the front panel controls to adjust the sub zone volume and select sources. See MULTI-ZONE remote controls on
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    system Use this procedure to reset all the receiver's settings to the factory default. Use the front panel controls to do this. Set MULTI-ZONE to MULTI ZONE OFF. ! Disconnect the iPod and USB memory device from the receiver beforehand. ! Set the Control with HDMI to OFF (see HDMI Setup on page 44
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    Inputs See Input function default and possible settings on page 27 . HDMI HDMI Audio Amp Control ON Control Mode PQLS Display SURROUND STEREO See also Setting the Audio options on page 47 for other default DSP settings. MCACC MCACC Position Memory M1: MEMORY 1 Channel Level (M1 to
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    on page 54 . This is a function for resetting all remote control unit settings you have made to the defaults set upon shipment from the factory. See Resetting the remote control settings on page 56 . If you have multiple Pioneer receivers, amplifiers, etc., this setting can be used to prevent other
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    Pioneer format only). Certain buttons represent operations that cannot be learned from other remote controls. The buttons available are shown below: RECEIVER MULTI OPERATION SOURCE RCU SETUP BDR BD DVD DVR HDMI SAT TV CD HMG ADPT USB iPod TV CTRL TUNER the remote control button settings
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    work correctly, you must setup the remote to work with your TV and other components (see Setting the remote HDMI and TV CTRL settings cannot be made. For other settable input functions, see Setting the remote to , then all Pioneer components will switch off, followed by this receiver (switch of all
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    Input function button DVD BD DVR/BDR HDMI TV/SAT CD TV CTRL Preset code 2158 2160 2150 2159 0116 5066 0116 Resetting the remote control settings Use this procedure to reset all the remote control's settings to the factory default. ! When preset codes are set, all the signals learned in the input
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    TOP MENU TOP MENU - i/j/k/l ENTER TOOLS/ GUIDE/EPG USER MENU TOOLS GUIDE - i/j/k/l i/j/k/l i/j/k/l i/j/k/l - ENTER ENTER - Green - Yellow - Blue MENU - d AUTO SETUP e FREEZE g - m - n AV SELECTION o SCREEN SIZE p AUDIO AUDIO RETURN HDD DVD VCR MENU d e g m n o
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    10 Controlling the rest of your system TV (Projector) Button(s) u SOURCE 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 k (dot) ENTER (CLASS) i/j/k/l ENTER m d n o e g p AUDIO DISP CH +/- TV (Projector) POWER ON MOVIE STANDARD DYNAMIC USER1 USER2 USER3 COLOR+ SHARP+ GAMMA COLOR- SHARP- COLOR TEMP EXIT INFO i/j/k/l ENTER
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    Making receiver settings from the Advanced MCACC menu The Advanced MCACC (Multi Channel ACoustic Calibration) system was developed in Pioneer's manually. 1 Press u RECEIVER to switch on the receiver and your TV. Make sure that the TV's video input is set to this receiver. 2 Press on the remote
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    with the speaker connection. If selecting RETRY doesn't work, turn off the power and check the speaker connections. If there doesn't seem to be a problem, you can simply use i/j to select the speaker and k/l to change the setting and continue. ! If the speaker is not pointed to the microphone
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    . ! For some of the settings below, you'll have to connect the setup microphone to the front panel and place it about ear level at your normal listening position. Press HOME MENU to display the Home Menu before you connect the microphone to this receiver. ! See Problems when using the Auto MCACC
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    setting: ON/0.0dB (all channels/ bands) Acoustic Calibration Equalization is a kind of room equalizer for your speakers (excluding the subwoofer). It works When you're finished, go back to the top of the screen and press k to return to Ch, then use i/j to select the channel. ! The OVER! indicator
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    area with the equalization performed by this receiver (after calibration). Note that the EQ troubleshooting information. 4 If you selected 'Reverb View', you can check the reverb characteristics for each channel the channel, frequency and calibration setting you want to check. Use i/j to go back and
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    display the calibration values for the frequency response of the various channels set in the different MCACC presets. See Acoustic Calibration EQ Adjust on either of which you should have already completed. 1 Press on the remote control, then press HOME MENU. A Graphical User Interface (GUI)
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    this unit to the network (see Network Setup menu on page 67 ). ! HDMI Setup - Synchronizes this receiver with your Pioneer component supporting Control with HDMI (page 44). ! Other Setup - Makes customized settings to reflect how you are using the receiver (see The Other Setup menu on page 69
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    3 When you're finished, press RETURN. You will return to the Manual SP Setup menu. Note ! You can change the channel levels by press to the receiver operation mode, then press CH LEVEL, and then using k/l on the remote control. Channel level adjustment using CH LEVEL and k/l is meant as a convenient
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    You will return to the Manual SP Setup menu. Note ! For best surround sound, make sure the surround back speakers are the same distance , press RETURN. Network Setup menu Setting up the network to listen to Internet radio on this receiver. 1 Press on the remote control, then press HOME MENU.
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    , k/l to set the position, and ENTER to confirm your selection. Parental Lock Set restrictions for using Internet services. Also set the password accompanying converter, following the instructions displayed on the receiver's screen. This is the simplest way of making the settings, and is possible
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    up the volume-related operations of this receiver (page 69). ! Remote Control Mode Setup - Sets this receiver's remote control mode (page 69). ! Flicker Reduction Setup - Adjusts the way the GUI screen looks (page 70). ! Software Update - Use to update the receiver's software and check the version
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    file must first be inserted into the USB port on the receiver's front panel. ! If an update file is provided on the Pioneer website, download it onto your computer. When downloading an update file from the Pioneer website onto your computer, the file will be in ZIP format. Unzip the ZIP file before
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    of speaker wire touching the rear panel or another set of wires. If so, re-attach the speaker wires, making sure there are no stray strands. The receiver may have a serious problem. Disconnect from the power and call a Pioneer authorized independent service company. During loud playback the power
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    (see Connecting the speakers on page 13 ). If only one surround back speaker is connected, make sure it's connected to the left channel speaker terminal. Surround back speakers will not play while the Speaker System is set to Speaker B and audio is being played through speaker B. When Speaker
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    't select some Input functions by the INPUT SELECTOR on the front panel or the INPUT SELECT button on the remote control. Check the Input Skip settings in the Input Setup menu (see The Input Setup menu on page 26 ). Check the HDMI Input assignment in the Input Setup menu then try OFF (see The
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    also Problems when using the Auto MCACC Setup on page 26 ). If the noise level cannot be kept low enough, you will have to set up the surround sound manually (page 65). When using only one surround back speaker, connect it to the SURROUND BACK L (Single) terminals. To use a 5.1-channel speaker set
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    Check whether the receiver's remote control mode is properly set (see Remote Control Mode Setup on page 69 ). Try replacing the batteries in the remote control (see Loading the batteries on page 6 ). Be sure to operate within 7 m (23 ft.) and a 30º angle of the remote sensor on the front panel (see
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    is no problem with displaying video, this is not a malfunction. When Control with HDMI is set to ON, the TV/SAT input's HDMI Input assignment is canceled. Even when Control with HDMI is set to ON, the HDMI input is assigned for the BD, DVD, DVR/BDR and VIDEO (VSX-51) / VIDEO 1 (VSX-50) inputs
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    other applications active. Software updating does not operate well. There may be a problem with your Internet Service Provider's network. Contact your contracted provider. AVNavigator does not interact well with the receiver. The receiver's power is not Turn the receiver's power on. (Wait about
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    volume from the receiver or remote control. Instead of logging onto the domain, log onto the local machine (page 40). Check the firewall settings for components on the network. Check the connection settings for components on the network, and consult with your network service provider if necessary
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    mode. Remedies Press HMG to set the remote control to the Home Media Gallery mode (page 40). SIRIUS radio messages Status messages Antenna Error Check Sirius Tuner Acquiring Signal Subscription Updating Updating Channels Invalid Channel Firmware Updating Causes Remedy The SIRIUS antenna is
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    full. If the problem is not solved after the troubleshooting above, if the screen freezes unexpectedly or if the buttons on the remote control or front panel stop working completely, do the following: ! Press u STANDBY/ON on the front panel to turn off the power, then turn the power back on. ! If
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    receiver. See the operating instructions for more on audio connections. Set the display volume to minimum when using this configuration. Note ! If your display only has one HDMI terminal, you can only receive HDMI iPad may affect wireless performance. Apple, AirPlay, iPad, iPhone, iPod, iPod shuffle
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    of Sirius XM Radio Inc. and its subsidiaries. All rights reserved. Service not available in Alaska and Hawaii. About FLAC FLAC Decoder Copyright © have selected. Stereo (2 channel) signal formats Input signal format Auto Surround / ALC / DIRECT Surround Back speaker(s): Connected Dolby Digital
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    back channel is matrixed into the surround left/right channels for 6.1 channel playback. This allows for compatibility with Dolby Digital 5.1 channel Audio A high definition audio technology by which signals can be transferred over HDMI cables. DTS-ES DTS-ES (the ES stands for Extended Surround) is
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    's remote control. ! The receiver's input switches over automatically when the TV's input is changed or a Control with HDMI-compatible component is played. ! The receiver's power is also set to standby, when the TV's power is set to standby. ARC (Audio Return Channel) When a TV supporting the HDMI
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    be played back on a component supporting the WMDRM service. Router that have passed interoperability tests AV receiver supports both push-button configuration and PIN code configuration. SSID Abbreviation of Service Set IDentifier. A wireless LAN access point identifier. Can be set instructions of
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    playback on page 41 . AirPlay See Using AirPlay on iPhone, iPad, iPod touch back photo files stored on a USB memory device on page 30 . Bluetooth ADAPTER See Bluetooth ADAPTER for Wireless Enjoyment of Music on page 34 . ARC (Audio Return Channel) See HDMI Setup on page 44 . SACD Gain See Setting
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    channel (1 kHz)] LINE 81 dB Tuner Section Frequency Range (FM).......87 HDMI terminal 19-pin (Not DVI) HDMI Remote control unit 1 AAA size IEC R03 dry cell batteries 2 iPod cable 1 AM loop antenna 1 FM wire antenna 1 Warranty card 1 Power cord CD-ROM (AVNavigator) These operating instructions
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    code that matches the component you want to control, you can still teach the remote individual commands from another remote control (see Programming signals from other remote controls on page 54 ). TV Pioneer 0004, 0006, 0113, 0115, 0116, 0117, 0119, 0122, 0123 Admiral 0001, 0014 Adventura 0012
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    operations with the preset codes for the BD, DVR (BDR, HDR). Pioneer 2014, 2158 Daewoo 2021, 2087 Accurian 2092 Denon 2026, 2068 Advent to conduct operations with the preset codes for the DVD, DVR (BDR, HDR). Pioneer 2159, 2160 Denon 2147, 2148, 2149 Hitachi 2144, 2145, 2146 JVC 2127, 2128
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    Concepts 1000 Videosonic 1002 Viewsonic 1017 Voodoo 1017 Wards 1002, 1003, 1004, 1005 Yamaha 1000, 1001 Zenith 1013, 1018 ZT Group 1017 Satellite Set Top Box Pioneer 0126, 6097, 6098, 6145 Echostar 6002, 6089, 6036, 6005, 6003, 6004, ADB 6035, 6001 Akai 6102 Alba 6005, 6013, 6011 Allsat 6102
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    Sony 5012, 5023, 5026, 5027, 5028, 5039 TEAC 5015, 5016, 5034, 5035, 5037 Technics 5041 Victor 5014 Yamaha 5024, 5025, 5038, 5046, 5047 CD-R Pioneer 5067 Philips 5054 Yamaha 5055 Cassete Deck Pioneer 5058, 5059, 5070 Digital Tape Pioneer 5069 MD Pioneer 5068 Additional information 13 En 91
  • Pioneer VSX-51 | Owner's Manual - Page 92
    service location, to purchase replacement parts, operating instructions, or accessories, please go to one of following URLs : Pour enregistrer votre produit, trouver le service 479-4411 PIONEER EUROPE NV Haven 1087, Keetberglaan 1, B-9120 Melsele, Belgium TEL: 03/570.05.11 PIONEER ELECTRONICS
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