Pioneer VSX-S510-S User Manual

AV Receiver

Operating Instructions

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VSX-S510

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VSX-S310

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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.

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WARNING

This equipment is not waterproof. To prevent a fire or
shock hazard, do not place any container filled with
liquid near this equipment (such as a vase or flower
pot) or expose it to dripping, splashing, rain or
moisture.

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WARNING

To prevent a fire hazard, do not place any naked flame
sources (such as a lighted candle) on the equipment.

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This product is for general household purposes. Any
failure due to use for other than household purposes
(such as long-term use for business purposes in a
restaurant or use in a car or ship) and which requires
repair will be charged for even during the warranty
period.

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VENTILATION CAUTION

When installing this unit, make sure to leave space
around the unit for ventilation to improve heat radiation
(at least 10 cm at top, 5 cm at rear, and 5 cm at each
side).

WARNING

Slots and openings in the cabinet are provided for
ventilation to ensure reliable operation of the product,
and to protect it from overheating. To prevent fire
hazard, the openings should never be blocked or
covered with items (such as newspapers, table-cloths,
curtains) or by operating the equipment on thick carpet
or a bed.

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Operating Environment

Operating environment temperature and humidity:
+5 °C to +35 °C (+41 °F to +95 °F); less than 85 %RH
(cooling vents not blocked)
Do not install this unit in a poorly ventilated area, or in
locations exposed to high humidity or direct sunlight
(or strong artificial light).

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Information for users on collection and disposal of old equipment and used batteries

These symbols on the products, packaging, and/or accompanying documents mean
that used electrical and electronic products and batteries should not be mixed with
general household waste.

For proper treatment, recovery and recycling of old products and used batteries,
please take them to applicable collection points in accordance with your national
legislation.

By disposing of these products and batteries correctly, you will help to save valuable
resources and prevent any potential negative effects on human health and the
environment which could otherwise arise from inappropriate waste handling.

For more information about collection and recycling of old products and batteries,
please contact your local municipality, your waste disposal service or the point of sale
where you purchased the items.

These symbols are only valid in the European Union.
For countries outside the European Union:

If you wish to discard these items, please contact your local authorities or dealer and
ask for the correct method of disposal.

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Symbol examples

for batteries

Symbol for

equipment

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CAUTION

The STANDBY/ON switch on this unit will not
completely shut off all power from the AC outlet.
Since the power cord serves as the main disconnect
device for the unit, you will need to unplug it from the
AC outlet to shut down all power. Therefore, make
sure the unit has been installed so that the power
cord can be easily unplugged from the AC outlet in
case of an accident. To avoid fire hazard, the power
cord should also be unplugged from the AC outlet
when left unused for a long period of time (for
example, when on vacation).

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WARNING

Store small parts out of the reach of children and
infants. If accidentally swallowed, contact a doctor
immediately.

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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

Checking what’s in the box. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Installing the receiver . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Flow of settings on the receiver

01 Controls and displays

Front panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

Remote control. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

Loading the batteries. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Operating range of remote control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

02 Connecting your equipment

Determining the speakers’ application . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

Some tips for improving sound quality . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Connecting the speakers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Connect the surround back speakers

(VSX-S510 only) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

Connect the subwoofer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

Switching the speaker terminal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

Making cable connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

HDMI cables . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

About HDMI . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

Analog audio cables . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

Digital audio cables. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

Video cables (VSX-S310 only) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

About video outputs connection. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

Connecting a TV and playback components . . . . . . . . . . . 17

Connecting using HDMI . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

Connecting optional Bluetooth ADAPTER

(VSX-S510 only) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

Connecting to the network through LAN interface

(VSX-S510 only) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

Connecting to a wireless LAN (VSX-S510 only) . . . . . . . . . 19

Connecting antennas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

Using external antennas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

Connecting an iPod . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

Connecting a USB device. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

Connecting an MHL-compatible device

(VSX-S510 only) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Connecting an HDMI-equipped component to the front panel

input (VSX-S510 only) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

Plugging in the receiver . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

03 Basic Setup

Before setting up (VSX-S310 only). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

Canceling the Auto Power Down (for Europe, Russia and

U.K.) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

Automatically setting up for surround sound

(MCACC) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

Other problems when using the Auto MCACC setup . . . 25

04 Basic playback

Playing a source . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

Selecting the audio input signal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

Playing an iPod . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

Playing back files stored on an iPod . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

Basic playback controls. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

Switches between the iPod controls and the receiver

controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

Playing a USB device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

Playing back audio files stored on a USB memory

device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30

Playing back photo files stored on a USB memory device

(VSX-S510 only) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30

About playable file formats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30

Playing an MHL-compatible device (VSX-S510 only) . . . . . 31

Bluetooth ADAPTER for Wireless Enjoyment of Music

(VSX-S510 only). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32

Wireless music play. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32

Pairing the Bluetooth ADAPTER and Bluetooth wireless

technology device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32

Listening to Music Contents of Bluetooth wireless

technology device with Your System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33

AIR JAM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33

Listening to the radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33

Improving FM sound . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34

Saving station presets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34

Listening to station presets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34

Naming preset stations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34

An introduction to RDS (for Europe) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34

Searching for RDS programs. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35

Displaying RDS information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35

05 Listening to your system

Choosing the listening mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36

Auto playback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36

Listening in surround sound . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36

Using the Advanced surround . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37

Using Stream Direct . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37

Using the Sound Retriever . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37

Listening with Acoustic Calibration EQ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38

Better sound using Phase Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38

Using surround back channel processing

(VSX-S510 only) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38

Setting the Up Mix function (VSX-S510 only) . . . . . . . . . . . 39

Setting the Audio options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40

06 Playback with NETWORK features (VSX-S510
only)

Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42

About playable DLNA network devices. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42

Using AirPlay on iPod touch, iPhone, iPad, and

iTunes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42

About the DHCP server function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42

Authorizing this receiver . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42

About HTC Connect . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43

Playback with Network functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43

Basic playback controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43

Listening to Internet radio stations. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44

Playing back audio files stored on components on the

network . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44

Playing back your favorite songs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44

The Network Setup menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45

Network Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45

Language. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46

Firmware Update . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46

Network setting using Safari browser . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47

Friendly Name setting using Safari browser. . . . . . . . . . 47

Firmware update using Safari browser. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47

Factory Reset . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48

System Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48

About network playback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48

Content playable over a network . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48

About playback behavior over a network . . . . . . . . . . . . 49

Glossary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49

About playable file formats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49

07 Home Menu

Using the Home Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51

Manual speaker setup. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51

Speaker Setting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51

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X.Over . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52

Channel Level . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52

Speaker Distance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53

The Input Assign menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53

Analog Input . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53

The Auto Power Down menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54

The Network Standby menu (VSX-S510 only) . . . . . . . . . . 54

The MHL Setup menu (VSX-S510 only) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54

The Speaker System setting (VSX-S510 only) . . . . . . . . . . 54

The OSD Setup menu (VSX-S510 only) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55

The HDMI Setup menu (VSX-S310 only) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55

08 Control with HDMI function (VSX-S510 only)

Making Control with HDMI connections. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56

HDMI Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56

Before using synchronization . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57

About synchronized operations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57

Cautions on the Control with HDMI function . . . . . . . . . . 57

09 Additional information

Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58

General . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58

NETWORK feature (VSX-S510 only) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59

Troubleshooting of wireless LAN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60

HDMI . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61

Important information regarding the HDMI

connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61

Windows 8 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61

MHL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61

HTC Connect . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62

About iPod/iPhone or iPad (VSX-S510 only) . . . . . . . . . . . 62

Apple Lossless Audio Codec . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62

About FLAC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62

About messages displayed when using network

functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62

Resetting the main unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63

Cleaning the unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63

Specifications. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64

Contents

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Before you start

Flow of settings on the receiver

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

•

Quick start guide

•

SPEAKER CAUTION Sheet (English only)

•

These operating instructions (CD-ROM)

Installing the receiver

•

When installing this unit, make sure to put it on a level and

stable surface.
Don’t install it on the following places:
– on a color TV (the screen may distort)
– near a cassette deck (or close to a device that gives off a
magnetic field). This may interfere with the sound.
– in direct sunlight
– in damp or wet areas
– in extremely hot or cold areas
– in places where there is vibration or other movement
– in places that are very dusty
– in places that have hot fumes or oils (such as a kitchen)

The unit is a full-fledged AV receiver equipped with an
abundance of functions and terminals. It can be used easily
after following the procedure below to make the connections
and settings.

The colors of the steps indicate the following:

Required setting item

Setting to be made as necessary

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Connecting the speakers

1

Where you place the speakers will have a big effect on
the sound.

•

Determining the speakers’ application (page 11)

•

Connecting the speakers (page 12)

•

Switching the speaker terminal (page 14)

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Connecting the components

2

For surround sound, you’ll want to hook up using a
digital connection from the Blu-ray Disc/DVD player to
the receiver.

•

About video outputs connection (page 16)

•

Connecting a TV and playback components (page 17)

•

Connecting antennas (page 20)

•

Plugging in the receiver (page 22)



Power On

3

Make sure you’ve set the video input on your TV to this
receiver. Check the manual that came with the TV if you
don’t know how to do this.



The Speaker System setting (VSX-S510 only) (page 54)

4

The Input Assign menu (page 53)

(When using connections other than the recommended
connections.)

HDMI Setup (page 56

(When the connected TV supports the HDMI Audio Return
Channel function.)

Use the on-screen automatic MCACC setup to set up

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your system

•

Automatically setting up for surround sound (MCACC)
(page 23

)

Basic playback (page 26)

6

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Selecting the audio input signal (page 26)

•

Playing an iPod (page 28)

•

Playing a USB device (page 29)

•

Choosing the listening mode (page 36)

Adjusting the sound as desired

7

•

Using the Sound Retriever (page 37)

•

Better sound using Phase Control (page 38)

•

Listening with Acoustic Calibration EQ (page 38)

•

Using surround back channel processing (VSX-S510
only) (page 38

•

Setting the Up Mix function (VSX-S510 only) (page 39)

•

Setting the Audio options (page 40)

•

Manual speaker setup (page 51)

)

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Chapter

VSX-S510

1

1

Controls and displays

Front panel

4 5 67 8

1 2 9 12 143

1



STANDBY/ON

2

PHONES jack

Use to connect headphones. When the headphones are
connected, there is no sound output from the speakers. The
listening mode when the sound is heard from the headphone
can be selected only from PHONES SURR, STEREO or

STEREO ALC mode (S.R AIR mode can be also selected with
ADAPTER input).

3

MCACC SETUP MIC jack

Use to connect a microphone when performing Auto MCACC
setup (page 23

4

Remote sensor

Receives the signals from the remote control (see Operating

range of remote control on page 10).

5

Character display

See Display on page 7.

6

MCACC indicator

Lights when Acoustic Calibration EQ (page 38) is on (Acoustic
Calibration EQ is automatically set to on after the Auto
MCACC setup (page 23

7

HDMI indicator

Lights up when connected to a HDMI-equipped component
(page 17

).

)).

).

10 11 13

8

INPUT SELECTOR

Selects an input source (page 26).

9

Listening mode buttons

AUTO SURROUND/STREAM DIRECT

Auto surround mode (page 36
playback (page 37

ALC/STANDARD SURR

standard decoding and to switch between the modes of
2 Pro Logic II, 2 Pro Logic IIx and NEO:6, and the Auto
level control stereo mode (page 36

ALC/STANDARD SURR

standard decoding and to switch between the modes of
2 Pro Logic II and NEO:6, and the Auto level control
stereo mode (page 36

ADVANCED SURROUND

surround modes (page 37

10

ECO

Switches between ECO Mode 1/ECO Mode 2. When ECO
Mode is turned ON, the display will go dark (page 37

When either of the listening mode button is pressed, ECO
mode turns OFF.

dial

– Switches between

).

) and Stream Direct

(VSX-S510 only) – Press for

).

(VSX-S310 only) – Press for

).

– Switches between the various
).

7

15 16 17 18 19 17

21

22 23 24 25 25 2726

11

iPod iPhone iPad DIRECT CONTROL (VSX-S510 only)
iPod iPhone DIRECT CONTROL (VSX-S310 only)

Change the receiver’s input to the iPod and enable iPod
operations on the iPod (page 30

12

iPod/iPhone or iPad (VSX-S510 only) terminals

Use to connect your Apple iPod/iPhone or iPad (VSX-S510
only) or USB mass storage device as an audio source
(page 21

).

13

HDMI input/MHL connector (VSX-S510 only)

Use for connection to a compatible HDMI device (Video
camera, etc.) (page 22
can also be connected here using a MHL cable (sold
separately) (page 21

14

MASTER VOLUME

).

).

). An MHL-compatible mobile device

dial

Display

15

PHASE

).

Lights when the Phase Control is switched on (page 38).

16

AUTO

Lights when the Auto Surround feature is switched on
(page 36

).

20

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Controls and displays

17

Tuner indicators
RDS – Lights when an RDS broadcast is received

(page 34

). (for Europe)

ST – Lights when a stereo FM broadcast is being received
in auto stereo mode (page 33

TUNE – Lights when a normal broadcast channel.
PRESET – Shows when a preset radio station is registered

or called.

MEM – Blinks when a radio station is registered.
kHz/MHz – Lights when the character display is showing

the currently received AM/FM broadcast frequency.

18

Speaker indicators

Shows if the speaker system is on or not (page 14).

19

Sleep timer indicator

Lights when the receiver is in sleep mode (page 9).

20

PRESET information or input signal indicator

Shows the preset number of the tuner or the input signal type,
etc.

21

Character display

Displays various system information.

22

DTS indicators
DTS – Lights when a source with DTS encoded audio

signals is detected.
HD – Lights when a source with DTS-EXPRESS or DTS-HD

encoded audio signals is detected.

ES – Lights to indicate DTS-ES decoding. (VSX-S510 only)
96/24 – Lights when a source with DTS 96/24 encoded

audio signals is detected.
NEO:6 – When one of the NEO:6 modes of the receiver is

on, this lights to indicate NEO:6 processing (page 36

23

Dolby Digital indicators

2 D – Lights when a Dolby Digital encoded signal is
detected.

2 D+ – Lights when a source with Dolby Digital Plus
encoded audio signals is detected.

2HD – L igh ts whe n a s ou rce wit h D olb y Tr ue HD e nco de d
audio signals is detected.

EX (VSX-S510 only) – Lights to indicate Dolby Digital EX
decoding.

).

).

2PLII(x) (VSX-S510 only) – Lights to indicate 2 Pro Logic
II decoding (see Listening in surround sound
for more on this).

2PLII – Lights to indicate 2 Pro Logic II decoding. (see

Listening in surround sound

24

ADV.S.

Lights when one of the Advanced Surround modes has been
selected (see Using the Advanced surround
more on this).

25

SIGNAL SELECT indicators
DIGITAL – Lights when a digital audio signal is selected.

Blinks when a digital audio signal is selected and selected
audio input is not provided.

HDMI – Lights when an HDMI signal is selected. Blinks
when an HDMI signal is selected and selected HDMI input
is not provided.

26

Up Mix indicator (VSX-S510 only)

Lights when the Up Mix function is set to ON (page 39).

27

DIR.

Lights when the DIRECT or PURE DIRECT mode is switched
on (page 37

).

on page 36 for more on this).

on page 36

on page 37 for

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RECEIVER

RECEIVER

1

Remote control

1

SLEEP

Press to change the amount of time before the receiver
switches into standby (30 min – 60 min – 90 min – Off). You
can check the remaining sleep time at any time by pressing

SLEEP

once.

2



STANDBY/ON

Switches the receiver between standby and on.

3

Switches the remote to control the receiver (used to select the
white commands (
surround sound (page 51

4

Input function buttons

Use to select the input source to this receiver (page 26).

5

Listening mode buttons

AUTO/DIRECT

(page 36

ALC/STANDARD

decoding and to switch between the modes of 2 Pro
Logic II, 2 Pro Logic IIx and NEO:6, and the Auto level
control stereo mode (page 36

(VSX-S310 only) – Press for standard decoding and to
switch between the modes of 2Pro Logic II and NEO:6,
and the Auto level control stereo mode (page 36

ADV SURR

modes (page 37

6

Receiver and component control buttons

The following button controls can be accessed after you have
selected the corresponding input function button (
etc.).

RECEIVER

Press first to access:

TOOLS
HOME MENU

(page 51

RETURN

BD, DVD

Press

TOP MENU

Disc/DVD.

HOME MENU
RETURN

SB CH

, etc.)). Also use this button to set up

) or Audio parameters (page 40).

– Switches between Auto surround mode

) and Stream Direct playback (page 37).

(VSX-S510 only) – Press for standard

).

– Switches between the various surround

).

– Use to access the Audio options (page 40).

– Press to access the Home Menu

).
– Confirm and exit the current menu screen.

or

DVR/BDR

– Displays the disc ‘top’ menu of a Blu-ray

– Displays the HOME MENU screen.

– Confirm and exit the current menu screen.

(VSX-S510 only) first to access:

).

BD, DVD

Controls and displays

MENU

– Display s the TOOLS menu of Blu-ray Disc player.

Press TUNER first to access:

TOOLS

– Memorizes stations for recall (page 34), also

used to change the name (page 34

BAND

– Switches between AM, FM ST (stereo) and FM

MONO radio bands (page 33

iPod/USB

Press

iPod CTRL

receiver controls (page 29

7

///, ENTER

Use the arrow buttons when setting up your surround sound
system (page 51
menus/options.

8

Component control buttons

The main buttons (, , etc.) are used to control a component
after you have selected it using the input function buttons.

•

The BD, DVD, and CD operation using the component
control buttons are limited only to Pioneer components.

The controls above these buttons can be accessed after you
have selected the corresponding input function button (

DVD

and CD). These buttons also function as described

below.
Press

PTY

Europe)

BAND

MONO radio bands (page 33

,

TUNE +/–
PRESET +/–
+Favorite

played back or stopped. The selected song is then
registered in the Favorites folder (page 44

9

Playback Setting Button

REPEAT

repeat single track, repeat all, and repeat off settings.

RANDOM

between random on and random off.

10

Other component controls

There are other buttons that can be accessed after
is pressed. (For example

first to access:

– Switches between the iPod controls and the

). Also used to control Blu-ray Disc/DVD

TUNER

first to access:

– Use to search for RDS program types (page 35). (for

– Switches between AM, FM ST (stereo) and FM

– Use to find radio frequencies.

– Use to select preset radio stations.

(VSX-S510 only) – Press while a song is being

– Set repeat playback. Each press cycles through

– Set random playback. Each press switches

SB CH

).

).

).

).

).

, etc.)

BD

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CAUTION

30°

7 m

30°

1

SB CH

(VSX-S510 only) – Press to select ON, AUTO or OFF

the surround back channel (page 38

CH SEL

– Press repeatedly to select a channel, then use

CH LEVEL +/–
CH LEVEL +/–
BASS +/–, TRE +/–

• These controls are disabled when the listening mode is
set to DIRECT or PURE DIRECT.

• When the front speaker is set at SMALL in the Speaker
Setting (or automatically via the Auto MCACC setup)
and the X.Over is set above 150 Hz, the subwoofer
channel level will be adjusted by pressing
(page 52

11

DIMMER

Dims or brightens the display. The brightness can be
controlled in four steps.
During ECO mode, the brightness switches between 2 levels.
If the dimmest level is selected, DIMMER will be shown on the
display. (Mode other than ECO: 4 levels, ECO mode: 2 levels)

12



SOURCE

Turn ON/Off the power to the Pioneer device connected to this
unit.

13

ECO

Switches between ECO Mode 1/ECO Mode 2. When ECO
Mode is turned ON, the display will go dark (page 37

When either of the listening mode button is pressed, ECO
mode turns OFF.

14

Component control buttons

STATUS

The listening mode, sound volume, Speaker System (VSX­S510) setting or input name can be checked by selecting

an input source.

• The Speaker System setting may or may not be
displayed, depending on the input source you have
selected.

SP-A/B

selected, no sound will be output by the speakers.

PHASE
SIGNAL SEL

component to play back (page 26

to adjust the level (page 52).
– Use to adjust the channel level.

– Use to adjust Bass or Treble.

).

– Switches the display of this unit.

– Switch speaker output on/off. When SP OFF is

– Press to switch on/off Phase Control (page 38).

– Press to select the audio input signal of the

).

).

BASS +/–

).

15

MUTE

Mutes/unmutes the sound.

16

VOLUME +/–

Use to set the listening volume.

17

DISP

Use to switch the display for Blu-ray discs and DVD.

18

AUDIO

Use to switch the audio for Blu-ray discs and DVD.

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.

•

Do not use or store batteries in direct sunlight or other
excessively hot place, such as inside a car or near a heater.
This can cause batteries to leak, overheat, explode or catch
fire. It can also reduce the life or performance of batteries.

•

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
institution’s rules that apply in your country/area.

-

When inserting the batteries, make sure not to damage
the springs on the battery’s (–) terminals. This can cause
batteries to leak or overheat.

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Controls and displays

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.

•

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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Important

Important

SL

L

R

SR

C

SW

L

R

Main zone

Speaker B

R

SL

L

SR

SB

C

SW

Surround back speaker

SL

L

R

SR

SBL

SBR

C

SW

Surround back speakers

2

2

Connecting your equipment

Determining the speakers’ application

This unit permits you to build various surround systems, in
accordance with the number of speakers you have.

•

Be sure to connect speakers to the front left and right
channels (L and R).

•

If you have two subwoofers, the second subwoofer can be
connected to the SUBWOOFER 2 terminal. Connecting two
subwoofers increases the bass sound to achieve more
powerful sound reproduction.

In this case, the same sound is output from the two
subwoofers.

Choose one from Plans [A] to [D] below.

•

The Pioneer S-SLW500 passive subwoofer can only be used
for VSX-S510. When connecting speakers using Plans [C],
be sure to use a model with a built-in amp and connect to
the PREOUT SUBWOOFER terminal.

[A] 5.1 channel surround system

•

Speaker System setting: Normal

5.1 ch surround system connects the left and right front
speakers (L/R), the center speaker (C), the left and right
surround speakers (SL/SR), and the subwoofer (SW).

[B] 3.1 channel surround system & Speaker B
connection (VSX-S510 only)

•

Speaker System setting: Speaker B

With these connections you can simultaneously enjoy 3.1­channel surround sound in the main zone with stereo
playback of the same sound on the B speakers.

•

When using the B speakers, main zone sound will only be
output from the front speakers, the center speaker and the
subwoofer.

•

Speaker B does not allow for subwoofer connection. Please
use full-range speakers.

[C] 6.1 channel surround system (Surround Back)
(VSX-S510 only)

•

Speaker System setting: SB Single

[D] 7.1 channel surround system (VSX-S510 only)

•

Speaker System setting: Normal

7.1 channel surround system can be realized by the addition
of a surround back speakers (SBL/SBR) to the 5.1 channel
surround system.

•

When connecting surround back speakers (SBL/SBR), a
separate external amp is required (see Connect the

surround back speakers (VSX-S510 only) on page 13).

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6.1 channel surround system that enhances sound depth can
be realized by an addition of a surround back speaker (SB) to
the 5.1 channel surround system. When connecting a
subwoofer in this way, please make sure to use one with a
built-in amp.

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2

CAUTION

10 mm

12 3

10 mm

2

Some tips for improving sound quality

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.

•

It is best to angle the speakers towards the listening
position. The angle depends on the size of the room. Use
less of an angle for bigger rooms.

•

Refer to the chart below for placement of speakers you
intend to connect.

SW

C

L

30 30

120 120

SL

-

Place the surround speakers at 120º from the center. If
you, use the surround back speaker we recommend
placing the surround speaker right beside you.

-

If you intend to connect only one surround back
speakers, place it directly behind you.

-

If the surround speakers cannot be set directly to the side
of the listening position with a 7.1-channel system, the
surround effect can be enhanced by turning off the Up
Mix function (see Setting the Up Mix function (VSX-S510

only) on page 39).

•

For the best stereo effect, place the front speakers 2 m to
3 m apart, at equal distance from the TV.

•

If you’re using a center speaker, place the front speakers at
a wider angle. If not, place them at a narrower angle.

•

Place the center speaker above or below the TV so that the
sound of the center channel is localized at the TV screen.
Also, make sure the center speaker does not cross the line
formed by the leading edge of the front left and right
speakers.

SBL

60

SB

R

SR

SBR

•

Surround and surround back speakers should be
positioned 60 cm to 90 cm higher than your ears and titled
slight downward. Make sure the speakers don’t face each
other. For DVD-Audio, the speakers should be more directly
behind the listener than for home theater playback.

•

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

•

If you’re going to place speakers around your CRT TV, use
shielded speakers or place the speakers at a sufficient
distance from your CRT TV.

•

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.

•

When not connecting a subwoofer, connect speakers with
low frequency reproduction capabilities to the front
channel. (The subwoofer’s low frequency component is
played from the front speakers, so the speakers could be
damaged.)

•

After connecting, be sure to conduct the Auto MCACC
(speaker environment setting) procedure.

See Automatically setting up for surround sound (MCACC)

on page 23.

•

Make sure that all speakers are securely installed. This not
only improves sound quality, but also reduces the risk of
damage or injury resulting from speakers being knocked
over or falling in the event of external shocks such as
earthquakes.

Connecting your equipment

Connecting the speakers

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.
Also make sure the positive and negative (+/–) terminals on
the receiver match those on the speakers.
You can use speakers with a normal impedance between 4 
and 16 .

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

Bare wire connections

1

Twist exposed wire strands together.

2

Loosen terminal and insert exposed wire.

3

Tighten terminal.

12 3

The wires should be connected as follows to the VSX-S310’s
CENTER or SURROUND terminals.

1

Twist exposed wire strands together.

2

Push open the tabs and insert exposed wire.

3

Release the tabs.

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SPEAKER R SPEAKER L

RL

ANALOG

AUDIO IN

LINE LEVEL

INPUT

LINE LEVEL

INPUT

FRONT

R L

SURROUND

R L

CENTER

PREOUT
SUBWOOFER

SURROUND BACK

R L

Center

Right

Front right

Surround back

channel amplifier

Front left

Powered

Subwoofer 1

Left

Right Left

Surround back

(Plan [D] only)

Plan [A], [B] or [D]:

Passive subwoofer
(S-SLW500)

Plan [C]:

Surround back
speaker

Plan [A], [B] or [C]: Surround
speakers
Plan [B]: B-Speakers

Powered

Subwoofer 2

2

•

These speaker terminals carry HAZARDOUS LIVE voltage. To prevent the risk of electric
shock when connecting or disconnecting the speaker cables, disconnect the power cord
before touching any uninsulated parts.

•

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.

Connect the surround back speakers (VSX-S510 only)

The Speaker System setting must be set if the above connections are performed (see The

Speaker System setting (VSX-S510 only) on page 54).

•

When using only one surround back speaker, connect it to the SUBWOOFER / SURR BACK
on the speaker terminals.

Connect the subwoofer

Use an RCA cable to connect the subwoofer. It is not possible to connect using speaker cables.

•

If you have two subwoofers, the second subwoofer can be connected to the SUBWOOFER 2
terminal. Connecting two subwoofers increases the bass sound to achieve more powerful
sound reproduction. In this case, the same sound is output from the two subwoofers.

Connecting your equipment

VSX-S510 connection diagram

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LINE LEVEL

INPUT

LINE LEVEL

INPUT

FRONT

R L

SURROUND

R L

CENTER

PREOUT
SUBWOOFER

Center

Surround right

Front right

Front left

Powered

Subwoofer

Surround left

2

Connecting your equipment

VSX-S310 connection diagram

Switching the speaker terminal

VSX-S510: When the The Speaker System setting (VSX-S510 only) on page 54 is set to SPB, each
press of the SP-A/B button will switch the SPAB used for playback: SP, SPA, SPB,

SPAB.

VSX-S310: Each press of the speaker button will switch the speaker used for playback: SP,
SPA.

When the speaker system is set to SP-B: Each press of the speaker button will switch the
speaker used for playback: OFF, A, B, AB.

When the speaker system is set to anything other than SP-B: Each press of the speaker button
will switch the speaker used for playback: OFF, A. For more details on the speaker system
please refer to The Speaker System setting (VSX-S510 only)

Press repeatedly to choose a speaker terminal option:

•

SPA – Sound is output from the speakers connected to the A-speaker terminals
(multichannel playback is possible).

•

SPB (VSX-S510 only) – Sound is output from the two speakers connected to the B-speaker
terminals (only stereo playback is possible).

•

SPAB (VSX-S510 only) – Sound is output from the A-speaker terminals, the two speakers
in the B-speaker terminals, and the subwoofer. Multichannel sources are downmixed only
when the STEREO or STEREO ALC mode is selected for stereo output from A-speaker
terminals.

•

SP – No sound is output from the speakers.

•

VSX-S510 only: The subwoofer output depends on the settings you made in Speaker Setting on

page 51. However, if SPB is sele cted abov e, no soun d is h eard from the s ubwo ofer (the LFE

channel is not downmixed).

•

All speaker terminals are switched off (SP) when headphones are connected. SPB can be
selected even when headphones are connected for VSX-S510.

on page 54.

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Important

Note

Note

®

2

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.

•

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

•

Before unplugging the power cord, switch the power into
standby.

HDMI cables

Both video and sound signals can be transmitted
simultaneously with one cable. If connecting the player and
the TV via this receiver, for both connections, use HDMI
cables.

HDMI

Be careful to connect the terminal in the proper direction.

•

Set the HDMI parameter in Setting the Audio options on

page 40 to THRU (THROUGH) and set the input signal in

Selecting the audio input signal

want to hear HDMI audio output from your TV (no sound
will be heard from this receiver).

•

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.

on page 26 to HDMI, if you

•

When the video signal from the HDMI is 480i, 480p, 576i or
576p, Multi Ch PCM sound and HD sound cannot be
received.

About HDMI

The HDMI connection transfers uncompressed digital video,
as well as almost every kind of digital audio that the
connected component is compatible with, including DVD­Video, DVD-Audio, SACD, Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby TrueHD,
DTS-HD Master Audio (VSX-S510 only) (see below for
limitations), Video CD/Super VCD and CD.

This receiver incorporates High-Definition Multimedia
Interface (HDMI
This receiver supports the functions described below through
HDMI connections.

•

Digital transfer of uncompressed video (contents protected
by HDCP (1080p/24, 1080p/60, etc.))

•

3D signal transfer

•

Deep Color signal transfer

•

x.v.Color signal transfer

•

Audio Return Channel

•

Input of multi-channel linear PCM digital audio signals
(192 kHz or less) for up to 8 channels

•

Input of the following digital audio formats:
– Dolby Digital, Dolby Digital Plus, DTS, High bitrate audio
(Dolby TrueHD, DTS-HD Master Audio (VSX-S510 only)),

DVD-Audio, CD, SACD (DSD 2 ch only), Video CD, Super
VCD

•

Synchronized operation with components using the
Control with HDMI function (see Control with HDMI

function (VSX-S510 only) on page 56)

•

4K signal transfer
– This may not operate properly, depending on the
connected equipment.
– 4K 24p, 4K 25p and 4K 30p signals are supported

•

Use a High Speed HDMI®/™ Cable. If HDMI cable other
than a High Speed HDMI
properly.

•

When an HDMI cable with a built-in equalizer is connected,
it may not operate properly.

•

3D, Deep Color, x.v.Color, 4K signal transfer and Audio
Return Channel are only possible when connected to a
compatible component.

®/

™) technology.

®

/™ Cable is used, it may not work

Connecting your equipment

•

HDMI format digital audio transmissions require a longer
time to be recognized. Due to this, interruption in the audio
may occur when switching between audio formats or
beginning playback.

•

Turning on/off the device connected to this unit’s HDMI
OUT terminal during playback, or disconnecting/
connecting the HDMI cable during playback, may cause
noise or interrupted audio.

The terms HDMI and HDMI High-Definition Multimedia
Interface, and the HDMI Logo are trademarks or registered
trademarks of HDMI Licensing, LLC in the United States and
other countries.

“x.v.Color” and are trademarks of Sony
Corporation.

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Red (Right)

White (Left)

Coaxial digital

audio cable

Optical cable

Yellow

IN

HDMI

HDMI

OUT

Playback component

TV

Video signals can be output.

2

Connecting your equipment

Analog audio 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.

Digital audio cables

Commercially available coaxial digital audio cables or optical
cables should be used to connect digital components to this
receiver.

•

When connecting optical cables, be careful when inserting
the plug not to damage the shutter protecting the optical
socket.

•

When storing optical cable, coil loosely. The cable may be
damaged if bent around sharp corners.

Video cables (VSX-S310 only)

Standard RCA video cables

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.

About video outputs connection

This receiver is not loaded with a video converter. When you
use HDMI cables for connecting to the input device, the same
cables should be used for connecting to the TV.

The signals input from the analog (composite) video inputs of
this unit will not be output from the HDMI OUT terminal.

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Note

HDMI

OUT

ANALOG

IN1 (CD)

HDMI OUT

HDMI IN

DIGITAL AUDIO OUT

OPTICAL

HDMI OUT

HDMI IN

RL

ANALOG AUDIO OUT

OPTICAL

IN1 (TV)

Select one

HDMI/DVI-compatible TV

Set-top box

DVD player

Blu-ray Disc player

Game console

HDMI/DVI-compatible components

If the TV does not support
the HDMI Audio Return
Channel function, this
connection is required to
listen to the TV sound over
the receiver.

DVD recorder, Blu-ray
Disc recorder

VSX-S510

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.

If the TV and playback components support the Control with
HDMI feature, the convenient Control with HDMI functions
can be used (see Control with HDMI function (VSX-S510 only)

on page 56).

•

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).

-

If the TV supports the HDMI Audio Return Channel
function, the sound of the TV can be input to the receiver
via the HDMI terminal, so there is no need to connect an
audio cable. In this case, set ARC at HDMI Setup to ON
(see HDMI Setup

-

Please refer to the TV’s operation manual for directions
on connections and setup for the TV.

•

In order to listen to the audio from the TV that is connected
to this receiver using an analog audio cables, set-up for
analog audio input is required (see The Input Assign menu

on page 53).

on page 56).

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MONITER

OUT

HDMI IN

ANALOG

IN1 (CD)

HDMI OUT

DIGITAL AUDIO OUT

OPTICAL

HDMI OUT

RL

ANALOG AUDIO OUT

OPTICAL

IN1 (TV)

VIDEO IN

HDMI IN

HDMI

OUT

Select one

HDMI/DVI-compatible TV

Set-top box

DVD player

Blu-ray Disc player

Game console

HDMI/DVI-compatible components

If the TV does not support
the HDMI Audio Return
Channel function, this
connection is required to
listen to the TV sound over
the receiver.

VSX-S310

This connection is
necessary in order to
see the OSD of the
unit on the TV.

2

Connecting your equipment

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Important

Note

Bluetooth ADAPTER

VSX-S510

WAN

3

2

1

LAN

to LAN port

LAN cable (sold

separately)

Router

Modem

Internet

VSX-S510

Computer

DC 5V WPS

Ethernet

WAN

FM
75

Internet

Modem

Router

Wireless LAN converter (AS-WL300)

2

Connecting your equipment

Connecting optional

Bluetooth

S510 only)

When the Bluetooth ADAPTER (Pioneer Model No. AS-BT100
or AS-BT200) is connected to this unit, a product equipped
with Bluetooth wireless technology (portable cell phone,
digital music player, etc.) can be used to listen to music
wirelessly.



Connect a

terminal on the rear panel.

•

For instructions on playing the Bluetooth wireless
technology device, see Pairing the

Bluetooth wireless technology device on page 32.

•

Do not move the receiver with the Bluetooth ADAPTER
connected. Doing so could cause damage or faulty contact.

Bluetooth

ADAPTER to the ADAPTER PORT

Bluetooth ADAPTER and

ADAPTER (VSX-

Connecting to the network through LAN
interface (VSX-S510 only)

By connecting this receiver to the network via the LAN
terminal, you can listen to Internet radio stations. To listen to
Internet radio stations, you must sign a contract with an ISP
(Internet Service Provider) beforehand.
When connected in this way, you can play audio files stored
on the components on the local network, including your
computer.

Connect the LAN terminal on this receiver to the LAN terminal
on your router (with or without the built-in DHCP server
function) with a straight LAN cable (CAT 5 or higher).

Turn on the DHCP server f unction of your router. In case you r
router does not have the built-in DHCP server function, it is
necessary to set up the network manually. For details, see The

Network Setup menu on page 45.

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Refer to the operation manual of the equipment you have as
the connected equipment and connection method may
differ depending on your Internet environment.

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When using a broadband Internet connection, a contract
with an Internet service provider is required. For more
details, contact your nearest Internet service provider.

Connecting to a wireless LAN (VSX-S510 only)

Wireless connection to the network is possible through a
wireless LAN connection. Use the separately sold AS-WL300
for connection.
For details, refer to the operating instructions of the wireless
LAN converter.

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fig. a

fig. b

75  coaxial cable

One-touch PAL

connector

Outdoor
antenna

5 m to 6 m

Indoor antenna

(vinyl-coated

wire)

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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).

1

Push open the tabs, then insert one wire fully into each
terminal, then release the tabs to secure the AM antenna
wires.

2

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).

3

Place the AM antenna on a flat surface and in a direction
giving the best reception.

4

Connect the FM wire antenna into the FM antenna
socket.

For best results, extend the FM antenna fully and fix to a wall
or door frame. Don’t drape loosely or leave coiled up.

Using external antennas

To improve FM reception

For Europe, Russian and U.K.

Use a PAL connector (not supplied) to connect an external FM
antenna.

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To improve AM reception

Connect a 5 m to 6 m 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.

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