Pioneer VSX-D510 Operating Instruction

AUDIO/VIDEO

MULTI-CHANNEL RECEIVER

VSX-D510

Operating Instructions

WARNING: TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK

HAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO
RAIN OR MOISTURE.

THE STANDBY/ON BUTTON IS SECOND­ARY CONNECTED AND THEREFORE DOES
NOT SEPARATE THE UNIT FROM MAINS
POWER IN STANDBY POSITION.

IMPORTANT

CAUTION

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK

DO NOT OPEN

The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol,
within an equilateral triangle, is intended to
alert the user to the presence of uninsulated
"dangerous voltage" within the product's
enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude
to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons.

CAUTION:
TO PREVENT THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK,
DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). NO
USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER
SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE
PERSONNEL.

NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device,

pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harm­ful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency
energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to
radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installa­tion. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be deter­mined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or
more of the following measures:

– Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

– Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.

The exclamation point within an equilateral
triangle is intended to alert the user to the
presence of important operating and
maintenance (servicing) instructions in the
literature accompanying the appliance.

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– Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.

– Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

IMPORTANT NOTICE

The serial number for this equipment is located on the
rear panel. Please write this serial number on your
enclosed warranty card and keep it in a secure area.
This is for your security.

Information to User

Alteration or modifications carried out without
appropriate authorization may invalidate the user's
right to operate the equipment.

Manufactured under license from Dolby
Laboratories. "Dolby", "Pro Logic" and the double-

[For Canadian model]
CAUTION: TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT

USE THIS (POLARIZED) PLUG WITH AN EXTENSION
CORD, RECEPTACLE OR OTHER OUTLET UNLESS THE
BLADES CAN BE FULLY INSERTED TO PREVENT BLADE
EXPOSURE.

ATTENTION: POUR PREVENIR LES CHOCS

ELECTRIQUES NE PAS UTILISER CETTE FICHE
POLARISEE AVEC UN PROLONGATEUR, UNE PRISE DE
COURANT OU UNE AUTRE SORTIE DE COURANT,
SAUF SI LES LAMES PEUVENT ETRE INSERESS A
FOND SANS EN LAISSER AUCUNE PARTIE A
DECOUVERT.

D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.
Confidential Unpublished Works. © 1992-1997
Dolby Laboratories, Inc. All rights reserved.

"DTS" and "DTS Digital Surround" are
trademarks of Digital Theater Systems, Inc.
Manufactured under license from Digital
Theater Systems, Inc.

[For Canadian model]

This Class B digital apparatus complies with
Canadian ICES-003.

[Pour le modèle Canadien]

Cet appareil numérique de la classe B est
conforme à la norme NMB-003 du Canada.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

READ INSTRUCTIONS — All the safety

and operating instructions should be
read before the product is operated.

RETAIN INSTRUCTIONS — The safety and

operating instructions should be retained
for future reference.

HEED WARNINGS — All warnings on the

product and in the operating instructions
should be adhered to.

FOLLOW INSTRUCTIONS — All operating

and use instructions should be followed.

CLEANING — Unplug this product from the

wall outlet before cleaning. The product
should be cleaned only with a polishing
cloth or a soft dry cloth. Never clean
with furniture wax, benzine, insecticides
or other volatile liquids since they may
corrode the cabinet.

ATTACHMENTS — Do not use attachments

not recommended by the product
manufacturer as they may cause
hazards.

WATER AND MOISTURE — Do not use

this product near water — for example,
near a bathtub, wash bowl, kitchen sink,
or laundry tub; in a wet basement; or
near a swimming pool; and the like.

ACCESSORIES — Do not place this product

on an unstable cart, stand, tripod,
bracket, or table. The product may fall,
causing serious injury to a child or adult,
and serious damage to the product. Use
only with a cart, stand, tripod, bracket,
or table recommended by the
manufacturer, or sold with the product.
Any mounting of the product should
follow the manufacturer’s instructions,
and should use a mounting accessory
recommended by the manufacturer.

CART — A product and cart combination

should be moved with care. Quick stops,
excessive force, and uneven surfaces
may cause the product and cart
combination to overturn.

VENTILATION — Slots and openings in the

cabinet are provided for ventilation and
to ensure reliable operation of the
product and to protect it from
overheating, and these openings must
not be blocked or covered. The openings
should never be blocked by placing the
product on a bed, sofa, rug, or other
similar surface. This product should not
be placed in a built-in installation such
as a bookcase or rack unless proper
ventilation is provided or the
manufacturer’s instructions have been
adhered to.

POWER SOURCES — This product should

be operated only from the type of power
source indicated on the marking label. If
you are not sure of the type of power
supply to your home, consult your
product dealer or local power company.

LOCATION – The appliance should be

installed in a stable location.

NONUSE PERIODS – The power cord of

the appliance should be unplugged from
the outlet when left un-used for a long
period of time.

GROUNDING OR POLARIZATION

÷ If this product is equipped with a

polarized alternating current line plug (a
plug having one blade wider than the
other), it will fit into the outlet only one
way. This is a safety feature. If you are
unable to insert the plug fully into the
outlet, try reversing the plug. If the plug
should still fail to fit, contact your
electrician to replace your obsolete
outlet. Do not defeat the safety purpose
of the polarized plug.

÷ If this product is equipped with a three-

wire grounding type plug, a plug having
a third (grounding) pin, it will only fit into
a grounding type power outlet. This is a
safety feature. If you are unable to insert
the plug into the outlet, contact your
electrician to replace your obsolete
outlet. Do not defeat the safety purpose
of the grounding type plug.

POWER-CORD PROTECTION — Power-

supply cords should be routed so that
they are not likely to be walked on or
pinched by items placed upon or against
them, paying particular attention to cords
at plugs, convenience receptacles, and
the point where they exit from the
product.

OUTDOOR ANTENNA GROUNDING — If

an outside antenna or cable system is
connected to the product, be sure the
antenna or cable system is grounded so
as to provide some protection against
voltage surges and built-up static
charges. Article 810 of the National
Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA 70, provides
information with regard to proper
grounding of the mast and supporting
structure, grounding of the lead-in wire
to an antenna discharge unit, size of
grounding conductors, location of
antenna-discharge unit, connection to
grounding electrodes, and requirements
for the grounding electrode. See Figure
A.

LIGHTNING — For added protection for this

product during a lightning storm, or when
it is left unattended and unused for long
periods of time, unplug it from the wall
outlet and disconnect the antenna or
cable system. This will prevent damage
to the product due to lightning and
power-line surges.

POWER LINES — An outside antenna

system should not be located in the
vicinity of overhead power lines or other
electric light or power circuits, or where
it can fall into such power lines or circuits.
When installing an outside antenna
system, extreme care should be taken
to keep from touching such power lines
or circuits as contact with them might
be fatal.

OVERLOADING — Do not overload wall

outlets, extension cords, or integral
convenience receptacles as this can
result in a risk of fire or electric shock.

GROUND
CLAMP

ELECTRIC
SERVICE
EQUIPMENT

Fig. A

OBJECT AND LIQUID ENTRY — Never

push objects of any kind into this product
through openings as they may touch
dangerous voltage points or short-out
parts that could result in a fire or electric
shock. Never spill liquid of any kind on
the product.

SERVICING — Do not attempt to service

this product yourself as opening or
removing covers may expose you to
dangerous voltage or other hazards.
Refer all servicing to qualified service
personnel.

DAMAGE REQUIRING SERVICE — Unplug

this product from the wall outlet and
refer servicing to qualified service
personnel under the following
conditions:

÷ When the power-supply cord or plug is

damaged.

÷ If liquid has been spilled, or objects

have fallen into the product.

÷ If the product has been exposed to rain

or water.

÷ If the product does not operate normally

by following the operating instructions.
Adjust only those controls that are
covered by the operating instructions
as an improper adjustment of other
controls may result in damage and will
often require extensive work by a
qualified technician to restore the
product to its normal operation.

÷ If the product has been dropped or

damaged in any way.

÷ When the product exhibits a distinct

change in performance — this indicates
a need for service.

REPLACEMENT PARTS — When

replacement parts are required, be sure
the service technician has used
replacement parts specified by the
manufacturer or have the same
characteristics as the original part.
Unauthorized substitutions may result
in fire, electric shock, or other hazards.

SAFETY CHECK — Upon completion of any

service or repairs to this product, ask
the service technician to perform safety
checks to determine that the product is
in proper operating condition.

WALL OR CEILING MOUNTING — The

product should not be mounted to a
wall or ceiling.

HEAT — The product should be situated

away from heat sources such as
radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other
products (including amplifiers) that
produce heat.

ANTENNA
LEAD IN
WIRE

ANTENNA
DISCHARGE UNIT
(NEC SECTION 810-20)

GROUNDING CONDUCTORS
(NEC SECTION 810-21)

GROUND CLAMPS

POWER SERVICE GROUNDING
ELECTRODE SYSTEM
(NEC ART 250, PART H)

NEC — NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE

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Introductory Information

Checking the Supplied
Accessories

Please check that you've received the following supplied
accessories:

• AM loop antenna

• FM wire antenna

• Dry cell batteries (AA size IEC R6P) × 2

• Remote control

• Operating instructions

Using this Manual

This manual is for the VSX-D510 audio/video multi­channel receivers.
It is divided into two main sections:

Set up

This section covers installing your receiver and
connecting up all the other components in your home
theater system to it. It also describes how to set up a
multi-channel speaker system to take full advantage of
the great surround sound features of your receiver.

Operation

This section shows you how to use every feature of the
receiver and its remote control unit. It also covers using
the supplied remote control to operate your other home
theater components. To find out more about a specific
button, control or indicator, see Displays & Controls
starting on page 18. This will point you to the relevant
chapter in the manual.
In the Additional Information section (p.34-35) you'll
find a troubleshooting section and specifications.

Installing the Receiver

Please note:

• Do not place objects directly on top of this unit. This
would prevent proper heat dispersal.

• When installing in a rack, shelf, etc., be sure to leave
more than 8 inches (20 cm.) of space above the
receiver.

When Making Cable
Connections

Loading the Batteries

Dry cell batteries
(AA size IEC R6P) × 2

CAUTION:

Incorrect use of batteries may result in such hazards as
leakage and bursting. Observe the following precautions:

• Never use new and old batteries together.

• Insert the plus and minus sides of the batteries
properly according to the marks in the battery case.

• Batteries with the same shape may have different
voltages. Do not use different batteries together.

• When disposing of used batteries, please comply
with governmental regulations or environmental
public instruction’s rules that apply in your country
or area.

Operating Range of Remote
Control Unit

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.

• The receiver is located near a device that is emitting
infrared rays.

• The receiver is operated simultaneously with another
infrared remote control
unit.

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Be careful not to arrange cables in a manner that bends
the cables over the top of this unit as shown in the
illustration. If the cables are brought over this unit, the
magnetic field produced by the transformers in this unit
may cause a humming noise to come from the speakers.

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Contents

Congratulations on buying this fine Pioneer product.
Please read through these operating instructions so you will know how to operate your model
properly. After you have finished reading the instructions, put them away in a safe place for
future reference.

02

01 Introductory Information 4

Checking the Supplied Accessories 4

Using this Manual 4

Installing the Receiver 4

When Making Cable Connections 4

Loading the Batteries 4

Operating Range of Remote Control Unit 4

02 Contents 5

03 Connecting Your Equipment 6

Connecting Digital Components 6

Connecting Audio Components 7

Connecting DVD 5.1 Channel Components 7

Connecting Video Components 8

Connecting Antennas 9

Using External Antennas 9

Connecting Speakers 10

AC Outlet [switched 100 W (0.8 A) max] 12

Operating Other Pioneer Components 12

04 Preparations 13

Setting Up for Surround Sound 13

Setting the Volume Level of Each Channel 17

07 Using the Tuner 26

Finding a Station 26

Tuning Directly to a Station 26

Memorizing Stations 27

Recalling Memorized Stations 27

08 Making a Recording 28

Making an Audio or a Video Recording 28

Record MONITOR 28

09 Controlling the Rest of Your System 29

Setting Up the Remote Control 29

Clearing All the Remote Control Settings 30

Direct Function 30

CD/MD/CD-R/VCR/DVD/LD/DVR Player/
Cassette Deck Controls 31

Cable TV/Satellite TV/TV/DTV Controls 32

Preset Code List 33

10 Additional Information 34

Troubleshooting 34

Specifications 35

05 Displays & Controls 18

Front Panel 18

Display 19

Remote Control 20

06 Sound Modes 22

Learning about the Sound Modes 22

Switching ANALOG/DIGITAL Signal Input 23

Playing Sources with Dolby Digital or DTS Sound
23

Selecting a Sound Mode 24

MIDNIGHT Listening Mode 24

ADVANCED THEATER Mode
( Dolby/DTS mode) 25

Playing Other Sources 25

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LR

LR

R

L

CENTER

SPEAKER

FRONT

SPEAKERS

TO
MONTOR
TV

VCR /
DVR

CONTROL

CD

IN

IN IN OUT

OUT

FRONT

CD - R

/ TAPE

/ MD

SURROUND

CENTER

SUB

WOOFER

SUB

WOOFER

PREOUT

IN

IN

IN

IN

IN

TV /
SAT

DVD
/ LD

COAX OPT
(DVD) (CD)

P
L
A
Y

OUT

FM

UNBAL

75Ω

AM LOOP
ANTENNA

FM
ANTENNA

DVD 5.1 CH

INPUT

PCM / 2 / DTS

DIGITAL IN

ASSIGNABLE

Connecting Your Equipment

Before making or changing the connections, switch off the power and disconnect the power cord from the AC
outlet.

Audio/Video Cords

Use audio/video cords (not supplied) to connect the
video components and a video cord to connect the
monitor TV.
Connect red plugs to R (right), white plugs to L (left),
and the yellow plugs to VIDEO.
Be sure to insert completely.

Digital Audio Cords/Optical Cables

Commercially available digital audio coaxial cords
(standard video cords can also be used) or optical cables
(not supplied) are used to connect digital components to
this receiver.
When you use optical digital input or output terminals,
pull off the caps and insert the plugs. Be sure to insert
completely.

R

L

VIDEO

Digital audio coaxial cord

Optical cable

(or standard video cord)

Connecting Digital Components

In order to use PCM/2 Digital/DTS soundtracks, you need to make digital audio connections. You can do
this by either coaxial or optical connections (you do not need to do both). The quality of these two types of
connections is the same but since some digital components only have one type of digital terminal, it is a matter of
matching like with like (for example, the coaxial out from the component to coaxial in on the receiver). The VSX­D510 has a coaxial and an optical input for a total of two digital inputs. Connect your digital components as shown
below.
When connecting your equipment, always make sure the power is turned off and the power cord is disconnected
from the wall outlet.

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DIGITAL

OUT

DIGITAL OUT

COAX

CD player

DVD player

The arrows indicate the
direction of the audio signal.

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Connecting Your Equipment

Connecting Audio Components

To begin set up, connect your audio components to the jacks as shown below. These are all analog connections and
your analog audio components (like a cassette deck) use these jacks. Remember that for components you want to
record with, you need to hook up four plugs (a set of stereo ins and a set of stereo outs), but for components that
only play, you only need to hook up one set of stereo plugs (two plugs). To use Digital source features you must hook
up your digital components to the digital inputs but it is also a good idea to hook up your digital components to
analog audio jacks. If you want to record to/from digital components (like an MD) to/from analog components, you
must hook up your digital equipment with these analog connections. See p.6 for more on digital connections.
When connecting your equipment, always make sure the power is turned off and the power cord is disconnected
from the wall outlet.

The arrows indicate the direction of the audio signal.

OUTPUT

CD player

CD recorder
or Cassette deck

REC

L
R

L
R

PLAY

AM LOOP
ANTENNA

UNBAL

FM
ANTENNA

75Ω

LR

CD

IN

VCR /
DVR

IN IN OUT

TV /

IN

IN

FM

P
L

A

Y

IN

SAT

DVD
/ LD

IN

FRONT

OUT

R

CD - R
/ TAPE

/ MD

IN

WOOFER

CONTROL

OUT

TO
MONTOR
TV

SUB
WOOFER
PREOUT

SURROUND

L

CENTER

SUB

DVD 5.1 CH

INPUT

COAX OPT
(DVD) (CD)

PCM / 2 / DTS

DIGITAL IN

ASSIGNABLE

FRONT

SPEAKERS

CEN

SPEA

LR

Cassette deck placement

Depending on where the cassette deck is placed, noise may occur during playback of your cassette deck which is
caused by leakage flux from the transformer in the receiver. If you experience noise, move the cassette deck farther
away from the receiver.

Connecting DVD 5.1 Channel Components

DVD and LD discs are compatible with both 2 channel and 5.1 channel audio output formats. Connections can be
made from a DVD, multi-channel decoder equipped with 5.1 analog outputs to the 5.1 analog inputs on this unit.
Always make sure that the receiver is switched off and unplugged from the wall outlet before making or changing any
connections.

DVD/multi channel
decoder with 5.1 channel

AM LOOP

IN

ANTENNA

IN IN OUT

IN

IN

FM

UNBAL

75Ω

FM
ANTENNA

P
L

A

Y

LR

CD

CONTROL

IN

IN

R

SUB

WOOFER

OUT

TO
MONTOR
TV

SUB

WOOFER

PREOUT

SURROUND

L

CENTER

DVD 5.1 CH

INPUT

VCR /
DVR

TV /
SAT

DVD
/ LD

FRONT

OUT

CD - R
/ TAPE

/ MD

IN

COAX OPT
(DVD) (CD)

PCM / 2 / DTS

DIGITAL IN

ASSIGNABLE

FRONT

SPEAKERS

LR

analog output jacks

FRONT

OUTPUT

SURROUND

L

R

OUTPUT

SUB

WOOFER

L

CENTER

VIDEO

OUT

R

MEMO:

• The 5.1 channel input can only be used when DVD 5.1 CH is selected.

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Connecting Your Equipment

Connecting Video Components

Connect your video components to the jacks as shown below. Regarding digital video components (like a DVD
player), you must use the analog connections pictured on this page for the video signal but in order to hear a digital
source (like a DVD) you should hook up their audio to a digital input (see page 6). It is also a good idea to hook up
your digital components with analog audio connections as well (see page 7).
When connecting your equipment always make sure the power is turned off and the power cord is disconnected from
the wall outlet.

Video deck

INPUT

TV tuner
(or Satellite tuner)

DVD player
(or LD player)

OUTPUT

VIDEO

OUTPUT

VIDEO

AM LOOP

L

ANTENNA

R

FM

UNBAL

75Ω

FM

L

ANTENNA

R

LR

CD

IN

IN IN OUT

IN

IN

CD - R
/ TAPE

P
L
A
Y

VCR /
DVR

TV /
SAT

DVD
/ LD

FRONT

OUT

/ MD

IN

IN

IN

R

SUB

WOOFER

CONTROL

SURROUND

OUT

TO
MONTOR
TV

SUB

WOOFER

PREOUT

L

CENTER

DVD 5.1 CH

INPUT

COAX
(DVD)

INPUT

VIDEO

VIDEO
L
R

OUTPUT

VIDEO
L
R

TV
(monitor)

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Connecting Your Equipment

Connecting Antennas

Connect the AM loop antenna and the FM wire antenna as shown below. To improve reception and sound quality,
connect external antennas (see Using external antennas, below). Always make sure that the receiver is switched off
and unplugged from the wall outlet before making or changing any connections.

AM loop antenna

Assemble the antenna and connect to the receiver.
Attach to a wall, etc. (if desired) and face in the direction
that gives the best reception.

AM LOOP
ANTENNA

UNBAL

FM
ANTENNA

75Ω

LR

CD

IN

VCR /
DVR

IN IN OUT

TV /

IN

IN

FM

P
L

A

Y

IN

SAT

DVD
/ LD

IN

FRONT

OUT

R

CD - R
/ TAPE

/ MD

IN

WOOFER

CONTROL

OUT

TO
MONTOR
TV

SUB

WOOFER

PREOUT

SURROUND

L

CENTER

SUB

DVD 5.1 CH

INPUT

COAX OPT
(DVD) (CD)

PCM / 2 / DTS

DIGITAL IN

ASSIGNABLE

FRONT

SPEAKERS

LR

FM wire antenna

Connect the FM wire antenna and fully extend vertically
along a window frame or other suitable area, etc.

Using External Antennas

To improve FM reception

Connect an external FM antenna.

CEN

SPEA

Antenna snap connectors

Twist the exposed wire strands together and insert into
the hole, then snap the connector shut.

3/8 in. (10mm)

To improve AM reception

Connect a 15-18 feet length of vinyl-coated wire to the AM
antenna terminal without disconnecting the supplied AM loop
antenna.
For the best possible reception, suspend horizontally outdoors.

75 Ω coaxial cable

UNBAL

75Ω

FM
ANTENNA

Outdoor antenna

AM LOOP

FM

Indoor antenna

ANTENNA

(Vinyl-coated wire)

15-18 ft. (5–6m)

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Connecting Your Equipment

Connecting Speakers

A full complement of six speakers is shown here but, naturally, everyone’s home setup will vary. Simply connect the
speakers you have in the manner described below. The receiver will work with just two stereo speakers (called “front”
speakers in the diagram) but using at least three speakers is recommended, and all five is best.
Make sure you connect the speaker on the right to the right terminal and the speaker on the left to the left terminal.
Also make sure the positive and negative (+/–) terminals on the receiver match those on the speakers.

MEMO:

• Use speakers with a nominal impedance of 8 Ω to 16 Ω.

AM LOOP

IN

ANTENNA

IN IN OUT

IN

IN

FM

UNBAL

75Ω

FM
ANTENNA

P
L
A
Y

Front Speakers

LR

LR

CD

CONTROL

IN

IN

R

SUB

WOOFER

OUT

TO
MONTOR
TV

SUB

WOOFER

PREOUT

SURROUND

L

CENTER

DVD 5.1 CH

INPUT

VCR /
DVR

TV /
SAT

DVD
/ LD

FRONT

OUT

CD - R
/ TAPE

/ MD

IN

COAX OPT
(DVD) (CD)

PCM / 2 / DTS

DIGITAL IN

ASSIGNABLE

Center Speaker

C

FRONT

CENTER

SPEAKERS

SPEAKER

LR

SURROUND Speakers

SL

SURROUND

SPEAKERS

LR

SR

AC OUTLET

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Powered sub woofer

INPUT

When using the speaker on your TV as the center
speaker, connect the CENTER PREOUT jack on this unit
to the audio input jack on your TV. In this case, the
center C speaker shown is unnecessary.

Be sure to complete all other
connections before connecting this
unit to the AC power source.

Connecting Your Equipment

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Speaker terminals

Use good quality speaker wire to connect the speakers to the receiver.
1 Twist around 1/2 inch of bare wire strands together.
2 Unclip the speaker terminal and insert the wire.
3 Snap shut the speaker terminal to secure.

1/2 inches

Caution:

Make sure that all the bare speaker wire is twisted together and inserted fully into the speaker terminal. If any of the
bare speaker wire touches the back panel it may cause the power to cut off as a safety measure.

Hints on speaker placement

Speakers are usually designed with a particular placement in mind. Some are designed to be floorstanding, while
others should be placed on stands to sound their best. Some should be placed near a wall; others should be placed
away from walls. Follow the guidelines on placement that the speaker manufacturer provided with your particular
speakers to get the most out of them.

• Place the front left and right speakers at equal
distances from the TV.

• When placing speakers near the TV, we recommend
using magnetically shielded speakers to prevent
possible interference, such as discoloration of the
picture when the TV is switched on. If you do not
have magnetically shielded speakers and notice
discoloration of the TV picture, move the speakers
farther away from the TV.

• Install the center speaker above or below the TV so
that the sound of the center channel is localized at
the TV screen.

CAUTION!

If you choose to install the center speaker on top
of the TV, be sure to secure it with putty, or by
other suitable means, to reduce the risk of damage
or injury resulting from the speaker falling from
the TV in the event of external shocks such as
earthquakes.

• If possible, install the surround speakers slightly
above ear level.

• Try not to install the surround speakers farther away
from the listening position than the front and center
speakers. Doing so can weaken the surround sound
effect.

• To achieve the best possible surround sound, install
your speakers as shown below. Be sure all speakers
are installed securely to prevent accidents and
improve sound quality.

Overhead view of speaker set up

Front Left

Surround Left

Center

Listening Position

Front
Right

Subwoofer

Surround Right

3-D view of speaker set up

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