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Contents Thank you for buying this Pioneer product. Please read through these operating instructions so you will know how to operate your model properly. Before you start . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Checking what’s in the box . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Installing the receiver . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Flow of settings on the receiver. . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 1 Controls and displays Front panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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 • DAB/FM wire antenna • Quick start guide • Safety Brochure *This document is an online instruction manual. It is not included as an accessory. Flow of settings on the receiver The unit is a full-fledged AV receiver equipped with an abundance of functions and terminals.
1 Controls and displays 2 Front panel 2 1 3 4 5 6 7 4 VSX-531D 35 AUX INPUT SETUP MIC 8 9 10 11 12 1 INPUT SELECTOR dial Selects an input source (page 18). 2 Receiver control buttons SPEAKERS – Use to change the speaker system on or off. When the SP OFF is selected, no sound is output from the speakers connected to this receiver. DIMMER – Dims or brightens the display. The brightness can be controlled in four steps. STATUS – Switches the display of this unit.
1 Controls and displays 2 Display 15 16 17 18 19 17 20 4 35 21 22 23 24 25 15 PHASE Lights when the Phase Control is switched on (page 27). 16 AUTO Lights when the Auto Surround feature is switched on (page 25). 17 Tuner indicators RDS – Lights when an RDS broadcast is received (page 23). (For Europe) ST – Lights when a stereo FM broadcast is being received in auto stereo mode (page 22). TUNE – Lights when a normal broadcast channel.
1 Controls and displays Remote control 1 RECEIVER AUDIO SEL 9 As for operating other devices, the remote control codes for the Pioneer products are preset. The settings cannot be changed. 7 USB control buttons 1 ÍRECEIVER 8 TUNER control buttons Switches the receiver between standby and on. 2 Input function buttons DVD SAT STREAM BOX BD CBL S.BOX GAME CD TV Use to select the input source to this receiver (page 18).
1 Controls and displays 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. Operating range of remote control The remote control may not work properly if: • There are obstacles between the remote control and the receiver’s remote sensor. • Direct sunlight or fluorescent light is shining onto the remote sensor.
2 Connecting your equipment Hints on the speaker placement Placing the speakers Where you put your speakers in the room has a big effect on the quality of the sound. The following guidelines should help you to get the best sound from your system. • The subwoofer can be placed on the floor. Ideally, the other speakers should be at about ear-level when you’re listening to them. Putting the speakers on the floor (except the subwoofer), or mounting them very high on a wall is not recommended.
2 Connecting your equipment Subwoofer Connecting the speakers Front left Front right Center The receiver will work with just two stereo speakers (the front speakers in the diagram) but using at least three speakers is recommended, and a complete setup is best for surround sound. Make sure you connect the speaker on the right to the right (R) terminal and the speaker on the left to the left (L) terminal.
2 Connecting your equipment Making cable connections Make sure not to bend the cables over the top of this unit (as shown in the illustration). If this happens, the magnetic field produced by the transformers in this unit may cause a humming noise from the speakers. • If the video signal does not appear on your TV, try adjusting the resolution settings on your component or display. Note that some components (such as video game units) have resolutions that may not be displayed.
2 Connecting your equipment Analog audio cables Standard RCA video cables Use stereo RCA phono cables to connect analog audio components. These cables are typically red and white, and you should connect the red plugs to R (right) terminals and white plugs to L (left) terminals. These cables are the most common type of video connection and are used to connect to the composite video terminals. The yellow plugs distinguish them from cables for audio.
2 Connecting your equipment Connecting a TV and playback components Connecting using HDMI If you have an HDMI or DVI (with HDCP) equipped component (Blu-ray Disc player, etc.), you can connect it to this receiver using a commercially available HDMI cable. • The following connection/setting is required to listen to the sound of the TV over this receiver. - If the TV does not support the HDMI Audio Return Channel function, connect the receiver and TV with audio cables (as shown).
2 Connecting your equipment Connecting your component with no HDMI terminal This diagram shows connections of a TV and Blu-ray Disc/DVD player (or other playback component) with no HDMI terminal to the receiver.
2 Connecting your equipment Connecting antennas Using external antennas Connecting a USB device Connect the DAB/FM wire antenna as shown below. To improve reception and sound quality, connect external antennas (see Using external antennas below). To improve FM reception It is possible to listen to two-channel audio using the USB interface on the front of this receiver. Use a PAL connector (not supplied) to connect an external DAB/FM wire antenna.
2 Connecting your equipment 2 Plugging in the receiver Only plug in after you have connected all your components to this receiver, including the speakers. … 4 Plug the AC power cord into a convenient AC power outlet. CAUTION 35 • Handle the power cord by the plug. Do not pull out the plug by tugging the cord and never touch the power cord when your hands are wet as this could cause a short circuit or electric shock. Do not place the unit, a piece of furniture, etc.
3 Basic Setup Automatically setting up for surround sound (MCACC) Place the supplied setup microphone in the listening position, measure the test tones emitted by the speakers, then the unit automatically sets the optimum volume level for each speaker, the crossover frequencies, and the distance from the listening position. This also enables correction of distortion caused by the acoustic environment of the room. 1 Switch on the receiver and your TV.
3 Basic Setup 9 A progress report is displayed on-screen while the Wait for the test tones to finish. 11 If the screen in step 10 is left untouchedENTER for 10 seconds Make sure “OK” is selected, then press . and ENTER is not pressed in step 11, the Full Auto MCACC setup will start automatically as shown. receiver outputs test tones to determine the speakers present in your setup. Try to be as quiet as possible while it’s doing this. 1.Full Auto MCACC 1.
4 Basic playback Playing a source Here are the basic instructions for playing a source (such as a DVD disc) with your home theater system. RECEIVER AUDIO SEL AV ADJUST DVD SAT STREAM BOX BD CBL S.BOX GAME CD TV MUTE VOLUME TRE HOME MENU BT AUDIO TUN USB BT PHASE S.RETRIEVER RETURN USB BASS TOP MENU AUX on your system components and receiver.
4 Basic playback • When digital input (optical or coaxial) is selected, this receiver can only play back Dolby Digital, PCM (32 kHz to 96 kHz) and DTS (including DTS 96 kHz/24 bit) digital signal formats. The compatible signals via the HDMI terminals are: Dolby Digital, DTS, SACD (DSD 2 ch only), PCM (32 kHz to 192 kHz sampling frequencies), Dolby TrueHD, Dolby Digital Plus, DTS-EXPRESS, DTS-HD Master Audio and DVD Audio (including 192 kHz). With other digital signal formats, set to A (analog).
4 Basic playback Playing a USB device It is possible to listen to two-channel audio using the USB interface on the front of this receiver. Important • Pioneer cannot guarantee compatibility (operation and/or bus power) with all USB mass storage devices and assumes no responsibility for any loss of data that may occur when connected to this receiver. • • • • • • • Note This includes playback of WMA/MP3/MPEG-4 AAC files (except files with copy-protection or restricted playback).
4 Basic playback Pairing will start. • Place the BLUETOOTH capable device close to the unit. • Please refer to the user’s manual for your BLUETOOTH capable device for details on when pairing can be performed and the procedures required for pairing. • When PIN code entry is requested, enter “0000”. (This unit does not accept any PIN code setting other than “0000”.
4 In the following locations, poor condition or inability to receive radio waves may cause the audio to be interrupted or stopped: • In reinforced concrete buildings or steel framed or ironframed buildings. • Near large metallic furniture. • In a crowd of people or near a building or obstacle. • In a location exposed to the magnetic field, static electricity or radio wave interference from radio communication equipment using the same frequency band (2.4 GHz) as this unit, such as a 2.
4 … Basic playback Press PRESET +/– to select the station preset you want. Naming preset stations For easier identification, you can name all of your preset stations. the station preset you want to name. 1 Choose See Listening to station presets above for how to do this. EDIT twice. 2 Press The cursor at the first character position is blinking on the display. the name you want. 3 Input Choose a name up to eight characters long. • Use PRESET +/– to select character position.
4 Basic playback • If a new DAB station is introduced, or you move to a new area, press HOME MENU button on the remote controller, then in the Home Menu displayed set "DAB Setup"– "DAB SCAN". See DAB Scan on page 34. Displaying RDS information Use the DISP button to display the different types of RDS information available. … Press DISP for RDS information. Each press changes the display as follows: • Listening mode • Master volume • Radio Text (RT) – Messages sent by the radio station.
5 Listening to your system Choosing the listening mode This receiver offers a variety of listening modes to accommodate playback of various audio formats. Choose one according to your speaker environment or the source. … While listening to a source, press the listening mode button repeatedly to select a listening mode you want. PHASE S.
5 Listening to your system Multichannel sources STEREO ALC See above. Straight Decode No additional effects STEREOc See above. a. You can also adjust the C.WIDTH, DIMEN., and PNRM. effect (see Setting the Audio options on page 27). b. You can also adjust the C.IMG effect (see Setting the Audio options on page 27). c. You can choose the STEREO mode by using STEREO button.
5 Listening to your system Using the Advanced Sound Retriever When audio data is removed during the compression process, sound quality often suffers from an uneven sound image. The Advanced Sound Retriever feature employs new DSP technology that helps bring CD quality sound back to compressed 2-channel audio by restoring sound pressure and smoothing jagged artifacts left over after compression. … Press S.RETRIEVER to switch the S.RTV (Advanced Sound Retriever) ON or OFF.
5 Listening to your system Setting/What it does Option(s) F.PCM (Fixed This is useful if you find there is a slight delay before OFF recognizes the PCM signal on a CD, for instance. When ON is selected, noise may be output during playback of non-PCM sources. Please select another input signal if this is a problem.
5 Listening to your system • The functions that can be set differ depending on the input signal or speaker settings.
6 Home Menu Using the Home Menu The following section shows you how to make detailed settings to specify how you’re using the receiver, and also explains how to fine-tune individual speaker system settings to your liking. Important • The OSD will not appear if you have connected using the composite output to your TV. Use HDMI connections for Home Menu. • If headphones are connected to the receiver, disconnect them. • You can’t use the Home Menu when the USB input is selected.
6 • Surr – Select LARGE if your surround speakers reproduce bass frequencies effectively. Select SMALL to send bass frequencies to the other speakers or subwoofer. If you didn’t connect surround speakers choose NO (the sound of the surround channels is sent to the other speakers). • Subwoofer – LFE signals and bass frequencies of channels set to SMALL are output from the subwoofer when YES is selected (see notes below).
6 Home Menu Speaker Distance For good sound depth from your system, you need to specify the distance of your speakers from the listening position. The receiver can then add the proper delay needed for effective surround sound. • For the assignment of the digital signal inputs, see Selecting the audio input signal on page 18. 1 ‘Speaker Distance’ from the Manual SP Setup 2 Select menu. 1 Select ‘Input Assign’ from the Home Menu.
6 Home Menu The HDMI Setup menu If your TV supports an audio return channel (ARC) function, connect your TV and this unit with an HDMI cable and the TV audio will be inputted into this unit via the HDMI terminal without the need for an audio cable to be connected. It is possible to transfer signals from an HDMI connected player to the TV even when this receiver’s power is on standby. Important HDMI®/™ • Use a High Speed Cable when using the ARC function.
6 Home Menu DAB DRC The DAB Setup menu Scan stations newly or make the DRC setting. DAB Scan You can run the auto scan when new DAB stations are added or when you move house. 1 Select “DAB Setup” from the Home Menu. 2 Select “DAB SCAN” from the DAB Setup menu. Home Menu 1 Select “DAB Setup” from the Home Menu. 2 Select “DAB DRC” from the DAB Setup menu. 6. DAB Setup a. DAB SCAN b. DAB DRC 1.Full Auto MCACC 2.Manual SP Setup 3.Input Assign 4.Auto Power Down 5.HDMI Setup 6.
7 Additional information Troubleshooting Incorrect operations are often mistaken for trouble and malfunctions. If you think that there is something wrong with this component, check the points below. Take a look at the other components and electrical appliances being used, because sometimes the problem may lie there. If the trouble isn’t sorted out even after going through the checks below, ask your nearest Pioneer authorized independent service company to carry out repair work.
7 After using the Auto MCACC setup, the speaker size setting (LARGE or SMALL) is incorrect. # Low-frequency noise could have been caused by an air conditioner or motor. Switch off all appliances in the room and rerun the Full Auto MCACC setup. Can’t operate the remote control. # Replace the batteries (page 7). # Operate within 7 m, 30º of the remote sensor (page 7). # Remove the obstacle or operate from another position. # Avoid exposing the remote sensor on the front panel to direct light.
7 Additional information Resetting the main unit Specifications Use this procedure to reset all the receiver’s settings to the factory default. Use the front panel controls to do this. Audio section 1 Switch the receiver into standby. holding down BAND, press and hold 2 While ÍSTANDBY/ON for about two seconds. you see RESET? appear in the display, press 3 When AUTO SURROUND/STREAM DIRECT. OK? shows in the display. ALC/STANDARD SURR to confirm.
7 Furnished Parts Setup microphone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Remote control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Dry cell batteries (AAA size IEC R03) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . DAB/FM wire antenna . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Quick start guide Safety Brochure Note • Specifications and the design are subject to possible modifications without notice, due to improvements.
7 Software license notice The licenses for the open source software used on this product are shown below. For accuracy purposes, here we have included the original texts (in English). FreeRTOS V6.0.5 Copyright (C) 2009 Real Time Engineers Ltd. The FreeRTOS.org source code is licensed by the modified GNU General Public License (GPL) text provided below.
7 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. However, parties who have received copies, or rights, from you under this License will not have their licenses terminated so long as such parties remain in full compliance. You are not required to accept this License, since you have not signed it. However, nothing else grants you permission to modify or distribute the Program or its derivative works. These actions are prohibited by law if you do not accept this License.
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