Pioneer VSX-S510-S User Manual

VSX-S510-K /-S /-W

AV Receiver

VSX-S310-K /-S

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Operating Instructions

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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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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).

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

Symbol for							These symbols on the products, packaging, and/or accompanying documents mean
equipment							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
Symbol examples							resources and prevent any potential negative effects on human health and the
for batteries							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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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. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

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

Flow of settings on the receiver . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

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

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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Contents

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

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Before you start

Checking what’s in the box

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

•Setup microphone

•Remote control

•AAA size IEC R03 dry cell batteries (to confirm system operation) x2

•AM loop antenna

•FM wire antenna

•Power cord

•Warranty card

•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)

Flow of settings on the receiver

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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1 Connecting the speakers

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)

2 Connecting the components

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)

3 Power On

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.

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

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.)

5 Use the on-screen automatic MCACC setup to set up your system

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

6 Basic playback (page 26)

•Selecting the audio input signal (page 26)

•Playing an iPod (page 28)

•Playing a USB device (page 29)

•Choosing the listening mode (page 36)

7 Adjusting the sound as desired

•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

1 Controls and displays

Front panel

4

5

6

7

8

15 16

21

22

1

2 3

9

10

11

12 13

14

VSX-S510

1

STANDBY/ON

8

INPUT SELECTOR dial

2

PHONES jack

Selects an input source (page 26).

Use to connect headphones. When the headphones are

9

Listening mode buttons

connected, there is no sound output from the speakers. The

AUTO SURROUND/STREAM DIRECT – Switches between

listening mode when the sound is heard from the headphone

Auto surround mode (page 36) and Stream Direct

can be selected only from PHONES SURR, STEREO or

playback (page 37).

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

ALC/STANDARD SURR (VSX-S510 only) – Press for

ADAPTER input).

standard decoding and to switch between the modes of

3

MCACC SETUP MIC jack

2Pro Logic II, 2Pro Logic IIx and NEO:6, and the Auto

Use to connect a microphone when performing Auto MCACC

level control stereo mode (page 36).

setup (page 23).

ALC/STANDARD SURR (VSX-S310 only) – Press for

4

Remote sensor

standard decoding and to switch between the modes of

Receives the signals from the remote control (see Operating

2Pro Logic II and NEO:6, and the Auto level control

range of remote control on page 10).

stereo mode (page 36).

5

Character display

ADVANCED SURROUND – Switches between the various

See Display on page 7.

surround modes (page 37).

6

MCACC indicator

10 ECO

Lights when Acoustic Calibration EQ (page 38) is on (Acoustic

Switches between ECO Mode 1/ECO Mode 2. When ECO

Calibration EQ is automatically set to on after the Auto

Mode is turned ON, the display will go dark (page 37).

MCACC setup (page 23)).

When either of the listening mode button is pressed, ECO

7

HDMI indicator

mode turns OFF.

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

17 18 19 17 20

23 24 25 26 25 27

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). An MHL-compatible mobile device can also be connected here using a MHL cable (sold separately) (page 21).

14 MASTER VOLUME 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).

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	1			Controls and displays
	17 Tuner indicators			2PLII(x) (VSX-S510 only) – Lights to indicate 2Pro Logic
	RDS – Lights when an RDS broadcast is received			II decoding (see Listening in surround sound on page 36
				for more on this).
	(page 34). (for Europe)
				2PLII – Lights to indicate 2Pro Logic II decoding. (see
	ST – Lights when a stereo FM broadcast is being received
				Listening in surround sound on page 36 for more on this).
	in auto stereo mode (page 33).
				24 ADV.S.
	TUNE – Lights when a normal broadcast channel.
	PRESET – Shows when a preset radio station is registered			Lights when one of the Advanced Surround modes has been
				selected (see Using the Advanced surround on page 37 for
	or called.
				more on this).
	MEM – Blinks when a radio station is registered.
				25 SIGNAL SELECT indicators
	kHz/MHz – Lights when the character display is showing
				DIGITAL – Lights when a digital audio signal is selected.
	the currently received AM/FM broadcast frequency.
	18 Speaker indicators			Blinks when a digital audio signal is selected and selected
				audio input is not provided.
	Shows if the speaker system is on or not (page 14).
				HDMI – Lights when an HDMI signal is selected. Blinks
	19 Sleep timer indicator
				when an HDMI signal is selected and selected HDMI input
	Lights when the receiver is in sleep mode (page 9).			is not provided.
	20 PRESET information or input signal indicator			26 Up Mix indicator (VSX-S510 only)
	Shows the preset number of the tuner or the input signal type,			Lights when the Up Mix function is set to ON (page 39).
	etc.			27 DIR.
	21 Character display
				Lights when the DIRECT or PURE DIRECT mode is switched
	Displays various system information.			on (page 37).
	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
	2D – Lights when a Dolby Digital encoded signal is
	detected.
	2D+ – Lights when a source with Dolby Digital Plus
	encoded audio signals is detected.
	2HD – Lights when a source with Dolby TrueHD encoded
	audio signals is detected.
	EX (VSX-S510 only) – Lights to indicate Dolby Digital EX
	decoding.

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1

Controls and displays

Remote control

1	11
2	12
3	13
4	14
5	15
6	16
7

8
	17
9	18
10

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 RECEIVER

Switches the remote to control the receiver (used to select the white commands (SB CH, etc.)). Also use this button to set up surround sound (page 51) or Audio parameters (page 40).

4 Input function buttons

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

5Listening mode buttons

AUTO/DIRECT – Switches between Auto surround mode (page 36) and Stream Direct playback (page 37).

ALC/STANDARD (VSX-S510 only) – Press for standard decoding and to switch between the modes of 2Pro Logic II, 2Pro 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 – Switches between the various surround modes (page 37).

6Receiver and component control buttons

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

Press RECEIVER first to access:

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

HOME MENU – Press to access the Home Menu (page 51).

RETURN – Confirm and exit the current menu screen. Press BD, DVD or DVR/BDR (VSX-S510 only) first to access:

TOP MENU – Displays the disc ‘top’ menu of a Blu-ray Disc/DVD.

HOME MENU – Displays the HOME MENU screen. RETURN – Confirm and exit the current menu screen.

MENU – Displays 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).

Press iPod/USB first to access:

iPod CTRL – Switches between the iPod controls and the receiver controls (page 29).

7 / / /, ENTER

Use the arrow buttons when setting up your surround sound system (page 51). Also used to control Blu-ray Disc/DVD 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 (BD, DVD and CD). These buttons also function as described below.

Press TUNER first to access:

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

BAND – Switches between AM, FM ST (stereo) and FM MONO radio bands (page 33).

TUNE +/– – Use to find radio frequencies. PRESET +/– – Use to select preset radio stations.

+Favorite (VSX-S510 only) – Press while a song is being played back or stopped. The selected song is then registered in the Favorites folder (page 44).

9Playback Setting Button

REPEAT – Set repeat playback. Each press cycles through repeat single track, repeat all, and repeat off settings.

RANDOM – Set random playback. Each press switches between random on and random off.

10Other component controls

There are other buttons that can be accessed after RECEIVER is pressed. (For example SB CH, etc.)

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1					Controls and displays
SB CH (VSX-S510 only) – Press to select ON, AUTO or OFF			15 MUTE
					Operating range of remote control
the surround back channel (page 38).			Mutes/unmutes the sound.
					The remote control may not work properly if:
CH SEL – Press repeatedly to select a channel, then use			16 VOLUME +/–
					• There are obstacles between the remote control and the
CH LEVEL +/– to adjust the level (page 52).			Use to set the listening volume.
					receiver’s remote sensor.
CH LEVEL +/– – Use to adjust the channel level.			17 DISP
					• Direct sunlight or fluorescent light is shining onto the
BASS +/–, TRE +/– – Use to adjust Bass or Treble.			Use to switch the display for Blu-ray discs and DVD.		remote sensor.
• These controls are disabled when the listening mode is			18 AUDIO		• The receiver is located near a device that is emitting
		set to DIRECT or PURE DIRECT.	Use to switch the audio for Blu-ray discs and DVD.		infrared rays.
• When the front speaker is set at SMALL in the Speaker					• The receiver is operated simultaneously with another
		Setting (or automatically via the Auto MCACC setup)	Loading the batteries
					infrared remote control unit.
		and the X.Over is set above 150 Hz, the subwoofer
		channel level will be adjusted by pressing BASS +/–
		(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.				30° 30°
If the dimmest level is selected, DIMMER will be shown on the			The batteries included with the unit are to check initial
display. (Mode other than ECO: 4 levels, ECO mode: 2 levels)			operations; they may not last over a long period. We
12 SOURCE
			recommend using alkaline batteries that have a longer life.		7 m
Turn ON/Off the power to the Pioneer device connected to this			WARNING
unit.
			• Do not use or store batteries in direct sunlight or other
13 ECO
			excessively hot place, such as inside a car or near a heater.
Switches between ECO Mode 1/ECO Mode 2. When ECO
			This can cause batteries to leak, overheat, explode or catch
Mode is turned ON, the display will go dark (page 37).
			fire. It can also reduce the life or performance of batteries.
When either of the listening mode button is pressed, ECO
			CAUTION
mode turns OFF.
14 Component control buttons			• Incorrect use of batteries may result in such hazards as
STATUS – Switches the display of this unit.			leakage and bursting. Observe the following precautions:
The listening mode, sound volume, Speaker System (VSX-			- Never use new and old batteries together.
			- Insert the plus and minus sides of the batteries properly
S510) setting or input name can be checked by selecting
an input source.			according to the marks in the battery case.
• The Speaker System setting may or may not be			- Batteries with the same shape may have different
		displayed, depending on the input source you have	voltages. Do not use different batteries together.
		selected.	- When disposing of used batteries, please comply with
SP-A/B – Switch speaker output on/off. When SP OFF is			governmental regulations or environmental public
			institution’s rules that apply in your country/area.
selected, no sound will be output by the speakers.
			- When inserting the batteries, make sure not to damage
PHASE – Press to switch on/off Phase Control (page 38).
			the springs on the battery’s (–) terminals. This can cause
SIGNAL SEL – Press to select the audio input signal of the
			batteries to leak or overheat.
component to play back (page 26).

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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.

Important

•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

R

L

SW C

SR

SL

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

R

L

Main zone

Speaker B

With these connections you can simultaneously enjoy 3.1- channel 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

R

L

SW C

SR

SL SB

Surround back speaker

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

• Speaker System setting: Normal

R

L

SR

SW C

SL

SBR

SBL

Surround back speakers

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.

Important

•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).

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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• Surround and surround back speakers should be

Some tips for improving sound quality

positioned 60 cm to 90 cm higher than your ears and titled

Connecting the speakers

Where you put your speakers in the room has a big effect on

slight downward. Make sure the speakers don’t face each

The receiver will work with just two stereo speakers (the front

the quality of the sound. The following guidelines should help

other. For DVD-Audio, the speakers should be more directly

speakers in the diagram) but using at least three speakers is

you to get the best sound from your system.

behind the listener than for home theater playback.

recommended, and a complete setup is best for surround

• It is best to angle the speakers towards the listening

• Try not to place the surround speakers farther away from

sound.

position. The angle depends on the size of the room. Use

the listening position than the front and center speakers.

Make sure you connect the speaker on the right to the right (R)

less of an angle for bigger rooms.

Doing so can weaken the surround sound effect.

terminal and the speaker on the left to the left (L) terminal.

• Refer to the chart below for placement of speakers you

• If you’re going to place speakers around your CRT TV, use

Also make sure the positive and negative (+/–) terminals on

intend to connect.

shielded speakers or place the speakers at a sufficient

the receiver match those on the speakers.

distance from your CRT TV.

You can use speakers with a normal impedance between 4

SW

• The subwoofer can be placed on the floor. Ideally, the other

and 16 .

C

L

R

speakers should be at about ear-level when you’re listening

Be sure to complete all connections before connecting this unit

to them. Putting the speakers on the floor (except the

to the AC power source.

30

30

subwoofer), or mounting them very high on a wall is not

Bare wire connections

recommended.

• When not connecting a subwoofer, connect speakers with

1 Twist exposed wire strands together.

low frequency reproduction capabilities to the front

2 Loosen terminal and insert exposed wire.

120

120

channel. (The subwoofer’s low frequency component is

SL

60

SR

3

played from the front speakers, so the speakers could be

Tighten terminal.

damaged.)

1

2

3

SBL

SB SBR

• After connecting, be sure to conduct the Auto MCACC

- Place the surround speakers at 120º from the center. If

(speaker environment setting) procedure.

you, use the surround back speaker we recommend

See Automatically setting up for surround sound (MCACC)

10 mm

placing the surround speaker right beside you.

on page 23.

- If you intend to connect only one surround back

CAUTION

speakers, place it directly behind you.

• Make sure that all speakers are securely installed. This not

The wires should be connected as follows to the VSX-S310’s

- If the surround speakers cannot be set directly to the side

only improves sound quality, but also reduces the risk of

CENTER or SURROUND terminals.

of the listening position with a 7.1-channel system, the

damage or injury resulting from speakers being knocked

1 Twist exposed wire strands together.

surround effect can be enhanced by turning off the Up

Mix function (see Setting the Up Mix function (VSX-S510

over or falling in the event of external shocks such as

2 Push open the tabs and insert exposed wire.

earthquakes.

only) on page 39).

3

Release the tabs.

• For the best stereo effect, place the front speakers 2 m to

3 m apart, at equal distance from the TV.

1

2

3

• If you’re using a center speaker, place the front speakers at

a wider angle. If not, place them at a narrower angle.

10 mm

• 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.

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	CAUTION	VSX-S510 connection diagram
	• These speaker terminals carry HAZARDOUS LIVE voltage. To prevent the risk of electric	Front right	Front left	Plan [A], [B] or [D]:
	shock when connecting or disconnecting the speaker cables, disconnect the power cord
		Center
	before touching any uninsulated parts.			Passive subwoofer
	• Make sure that all the bare speaker wire is twisted together and inserted fully into the			(S-SLW500)
				Plan [C]:
	speaker terminal. If any of the bare speaker wire touches the back panel it may cause the
				Surround back
	power to cut off as a safety measure.
				speaker

Connect the surround back speakers (VSX-S510 only)

The Speaker System setting must be set if the above connections are performed (see The	SURROUND BACK		SURROUND
Speaker System setting (VSX-S510 only) on page 54).	R	L
• When using only one surround back speaker, connect it to the SUBWOOFER / SURR BACK			R	L
	PREOUT
on the speaker terminals.
	SUBWOOFER

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	FRONT		CENTER
terminal. Connecting two subwoofers increases the bass sound to achieve more powerful	R	L
sound reproduction. In this case, the same sound is output from the two subwoofers.			LINE LEVEL
			INPUT

	Powered
Plan [A], [B] or [C]: Surround	Subwoofer 1
speakers
Plan [B]: B-Speakers
	LINE LEVEL
Right	INPUT
	Left

Right	Left
	Surround back	Powered
	(Plan [D] only)	Subwoofer 2

	R	L
	ANALOG	SPEAKERR
	AUDIO IN

SPEAKERL

Surround back channel amplifier

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VSX-S310 connection diagram				Switching the speaker terminal
Powered
		Front right	Front left	VSX-S510: When the The Speaker System setting (VSX-S510 only) on page 54 is set to SP B, each
Subwoofer				press of the SP-A/B button will switch the SP AB used for playback: SP , SP A, SP B,
		Center		SP AB.
LINE LEVEL	LINE LEVEL			VSX-S310: Each press of the speaker button will switch the speaker used for playback: SP ,
				SP A.
INPUT		INPUT
				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) on page 54.
				Press repeatedly to choose a speaker terminal option:

PREOUT

SUBWOOFER

CENTER	SURROUND
	R	L

FRONT

R L

Surround right

Surround left

•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.

Note

•VSX-S510 only: The subwoofer output depends on the settings you made in Speaker Setting on page 51. However, if SP B is selected above, no sound is heard from the subwoofer (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.

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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.

Important

•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.

Note

•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 on page 26 to HDMI, if you 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.

Connecting your equipment

•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®/™) technology.

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

Note

•Use a High Speed HDMI®/™ Cable. If HDMI cable other than a High Speed HDMI®/™ Cable is used, it may not work properly.

•When an HDMI cable with a built-in equalizer is connected, it may 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.

•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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	Analog audio cables	Digital audio cables	About video outputs connection
	Use stereo RCA phono cables to connect analog audio	Commercially available coaxial digital audio cables or optical
			This receiver is not loaded with a video converter. When you
	components. These cables are typically red and white, and	cables should be used to connect digital components to this
			use HDMI cables for connecting to the input device, the same
	you should connect the red plugs to R (right) terminals and	receiver.
			cables should be used for connecting to the TV.
	white plugs to L (left) terminals.
			The signals input from the analog (composite) video inputs of
			this unit will not be output from the HDMI OUT terminal.
	White (Left)	Optical cable	Playback component
	Red (Right)	Coaxial digital
		audio cable	IN
		Note
		• When connecting optical cables, be careful when inserting	HDMI
		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.	OUT
		Video cables (VSX-S310 only)
		Standard RCA video cables	HDMI

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.

TV

Yellow

Video signals can be output.

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Connecting a TV and playback components	DVD player	Blu-ray Disc player	HDMI/DVI-compatible 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	HDMI OUT	HDMI OUT
using a commercially available HDMI cable.			Set-top box
If the TV and playback components support the Control with			Game console
HDMI feature, the convenient Control with HDMI functions			DVD recorder, Blu-ray
can be used (see Control with HDMI function (VSX-S510 only)
			Disc recorder
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 on page 56).

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

Note

•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).

HDMI	HDMI IN
OUT
	OPTICAL
	IN1 (TV)

VSX-S510

ANALOG

IN1 (CD)

HDMI IN

HDMI/DVI-compatible TV	R	L	OPTICAL
	ANALOG AUDIO OUT		DIGITAL AUDIO OUT

Select one

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.

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DVD player	Blu-ray Disc player
		HDMI/DVI-compatible components
HDMI OUT	HDMI OUT	Set-top box
		Game console

VSX-S310

HDMI IN

HDMI

OUT

MONITER

OUT

ANALOG

IN1 (CD)

OPTICAL

IN1 (TV)

VIDEO IN
HDMI IN
HDMI/DVI-compatible TV	R	L	OPTICAL
	ANALOG AUDIO OUT		DIGITAL AUDIO OUT
This connection is		Select one
necessary in order to
see the OSD of the
unit on the TV.

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.

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Connecting optional Bluetooth ADAPTER (VSX-	Connecting to the network through LAN			Turn on the DHCP server function of your router. In case your
				router does not have the built-in DHCP server function, it is
S510 only)	interface (VSX-S510 only)			necessary to set up the network manually. For details, see The
When the Bluetooth ADAPTER (Pioneer Model No. AS-BT100	By connecting this receiver to the network via the LAN			Network Setup menu on page 45.
				Note
or AS-BT200) is connected to this unit, a product equipped	terminal, you can listen to Internet radio stations. To listen to
with Bluetooth wireless technology (portable cell phone,	Internet radio stations, you must sign a contract with an ISP			• Refer to the operation manual of the equipment you have as
digital music player, etc.) can be used to listen to music	(Internet Service Provider) beforehand.			the connected equipment and connection method may
wirelessly.	When connected in this way, you can play audio files stored			differ depending on your Internet environment.
Connect a Bluetooth ADAPTER to the ADAPTER PORT	on the components on the local network, including your			• When using a broadband Internet connection, a contract
terminal on the rear panel.	computer.			with an Internet service provider is required. For more
• For instructions on playing the Bluetooth wireless	Internet	Modem		details, contact your nearest Internet service provider.
technology device, see Pairing the Bluetooth ADAPTER and
		Router
Bluetooth wireless technology device on page 32.				Connecting to a wireless LAN (VSX-S510 only)
Important		WAN
				Wireless connection to the network is possible through a
• Do not move the receiver with the Bluetooth ADAPTER				wireless LAN connection. Use the separately sold AS-WL300
		LAN		for connection.
connected. Doing so could cause damage or faulty contact.
	Computer		1	For details, refer to the operating instructions of the wireless
		to LAN port
			2	LAN converter.
			3
		LAN cable (sold
		separately)		Internet

VSX-S510

VSX-S510	Modem

Bluetooth ADAPTER

Router

WAN

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).

DC 5V Ethernet WPS

Wireless LAN converter (AS-WL300)

.

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Connecting antennas		Using external antennas	To improve AM reception
			Connect a 5 m to 6 m length of vinyl-coated wire to the AM
Connect the AM loop antenna and the FM wire antenna as		To improve FM reception	antenna terminal without disconnecting the supplied AM
shown below. To improve reception and sound quality,			loop antenna.
connect external antennas (see Using external antennas		For Europe, Russian and U.K.	For the best possible reception, suspend horizontally
below).			outdoors.
		Use a PAL connector (not supplied) to connect an external FM
fig. a	fig. b	antenna.
		One-touch PAL		Outdoor
		connector
				antenna
	2
		75 coaxial cable
			Indoor antenna	5 m to 6 m
			(vinyl-coated
			wire)

3

1

1Push open the tabs, then insert one wire fully into each terminal, then release the tabs to secure the AM antenna wires.

2Fix 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).

3Place the AM antenna on a flat surface and in a direction giving the best reception.

4Connect 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.

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