Pioneer VSX-521: Before you start Checking what’s in the box Loading the batteries Flow of settings on the receiver

Before you start

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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

• Operating instructions (CD-ROM)

• These quick start guide

Loading the batteries

The batteries included with the unit are to check initial

operations; they may not last over a long period. We

recommend using alkaline batteries that have a longer life.

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Do not use or store batteries in direct sunlight or other

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The Pre Out Setting

excessively hot place, such as inside a car or near a

(When connecting the front height speakers.)

heater. This can cause batteries to leak, overheat,

explode or catch fire. It can also reduce the life or

The Input Assign menu

performance of batteries.

(When using connections other than the recommended

connections.)

Using the Audio Return Channel function

Flow of settings on the receiver

(When the connected TV supports the HDMI Audio

The unit is a full-fledged AV receiver equipped with an

Return Channel function.)

abundance of functions and terminals. It can be used easily

after following the procedure below to make the connections

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and settings.

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Use the on-screen automatic MCACC setup to set up

The colors of the steps indicate the following:

your system

Required setting item (These items are included in this

• Automatically setting up for surround sound (MCACC)

Quick Start Guide.)

(page 16)

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Setting to be made as necessary (These items are

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Playing a source (page 18)

explained in the “Operating Instructions” provided on

• Listening in surround sound (page 18)

the included CD-ROM.)

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Connecting the speakers

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Adjusting the sound as desired

• Placing the speakers (page 7)

• Using the Sound Retriever

• Connecting the speakers (page 8)

• Better sound using Phase Control

• Listening with Acoustic Calibration EQ

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• Using surround back channel processing

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Connecting the components

• Setting the Up Mix function

• About video outputs connection (page 10)

• Setting the Audio options

• Connecting a TV and playback components (page 11)

• Manual speaker setup

• Connecting antennas (page 14)

• Plugging in the receiver (page 15)

• Incorrect use of batteries may result in such hazards as

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leakage and bursting. Observe the following precautions:

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Power On

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Never use new and old batteries together.

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Insert the plus and minus sides of the batteries properly

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according to the marks in the battery case.

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Batteries with the same shape may have different

voltages. Do not use different batteries together.

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When disposing of used batteries, please comply with

governmental regulations or environmental public

instruction’s rules that apply in your country or area.