VSX-S520D
VSX-S520
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VSX-S520D VSX-S520
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2. Connect the TV ................................................................. |
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3. Connect the HDMI AV Components .................................. |
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5. Connect Other Cables....................................................... |
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Initial Setup with Auto Start-up Wizard .................................. |
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USB Storage Device ............................................................. |
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Listening to the FM/DAB Radio ............................................. |
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AV Adjust............................................................................... |
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Advanced Setup |
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System Setup ........................................................................ |
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MCACC ................................................................................. |
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Network/Bluetooth ................................................................. |
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Firmware Update |
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Firmware Update................................................................... |
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Troubleshooting .................................................................... |
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General Specifications .......................................................... |
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About HDMI........................................................................... |
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License and Trademark Information...................................... |
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What's in the box
Main unit (1)
Remote controller (RC-933R) (1), batteries (AAA/R03) (2)
Speaker setup microphone (1)
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Indoor FM antenna (1) (VSX-S520)
0 Connect speakers with 4 Ω to 8 Ω impedance.
0 The power cord must be connected only after all other cable connections are completed. 0 We will not accept responsibility for damage arising from the connection of equipment
manufactured by other companies.
0 Functionality may be introduced by firmware updates and service providers may cease services, meaning that some network services and content may become unavailable in the future. Furthermore, available services may vary depending on your area of residence.
0 Specifications and appearance are subject to change without prior notice.
0 We plan to provide support for the Dolby Atmos and DTS:X audio format through a firmware update for this unit. Refer to our website for more information.
DAB/FM antenna (1) (VSX-S520D)
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Front Panel
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1.Í STANDBY/ON button: Turns the unit on or into standby mode.
2.Display (P7)
3.Remote control sensor
4.INPUT SELECTOR dial: Switches the input to be played. (BD/DVD / CBL/SAT / GAME / STRM BOX / CD / TV / PHONO / DAB (VSX-S520D) / FM / NET / USB / BT AUDIO)
5.MASTER VOLUME dial: Allows you to adjust the volume.
6.PHONES jack: Stereo headphones with a mini plug (Ø 3.5 mm) are connected.
7.MCACC SETUP MIC jack: The supplied speaker setup microphone is connected.
8.USB port: A USB storage device is connected so that music files stored in it can be played. You can also supply power (maximum 5V/1A) to USB devices with a USB cable.
9.FL OFF indicator: This lights when you have pressed DIMMER repeatedly to turn the display off.
10.NETWORK indicator: When the power of the unit is on, this lights when "NET" is selected with the input selector and the unit is connected to the network. If the unit is in standby mode, this lights when functions such as HDMI CEC and Network Standby are enabled.
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Rear Panel
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1.ANTENNA DAB / FM jack: Connect the supplied antenna.
2.Wireless antenna: Raise for Wi-Fi connection or when using a BLUETOOTH enabled device. The diagram shows the movable range for the wireless antenna. Do not try to force it beyond this range otherwise you may break it.
3.AUDIO IN jacks: Input AV component audio signals with an analog audio cable.
4.SIGNAL GND terminal: The ground wire of the turntable is connected.
5.DIGITAL IN OPTICAL/COAXIAL jacks: Input TV or AV component digital audio signals with a digital optical cable or digital coaxial cable.
6.Power cord
7.NETWORK port: Connect to the network with an Ethernet cable.
8.HDMI OUT jack: Connect a HDMI cable to transfer video signals and audio signals to a TV.
9.HDMI IN jacks: Input video signals and audio signals with a HDMI cable connected to an AV component.
10.SPEAKERS terminals: Connect speakers or passive subwoofers with speaker cables.
11.SUBWOOFER PRE OUT jack: Connect a powered subwoofer with a subwoofer cable.
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1.ANTENNA FM UNBAL 75h jack: Connect the supplied antenna.
2.Wireless antenna: Raise for Wi-Fi connection or when using a BLUETOOTH enabled device. The diagram shows the movable range for the wireless antenna. Do not try to force it beyond this range otherwise you may break it.
3.AUDIO IN jacks: Input AV component audio signals with an analog audio cable.
4.SIGNAL GND terminal: The ground wire of the turntable is connected.
5.DIGITAL IN OPTICAL/COAXIAL jacks: Input TV or AV component digital audio signals with a digital optical cable or digital coaxial cable.
6.Power cord
7.NETWORK port: Connect to the network with an Ethernet cable.
8.HDMI OUT jack: Connect a HDMI cable to transfer video signals and audio signals to a TV.
9.HDMI IN jacks: Input video signals and audio signals with a HDMI cable connected to an AV component.
10.SPEAKERS terminals: Connect speakers or passive subwoofers with speaker cables.
11.SUBWOOFER PRE OUT jack: Connect a powered subwoofer with a subwoofer cable.
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Remote Controller
1.Íbutton:Turnstheunitonorintostandbymode.
2.Input selector buttons: Switches the input to be played.
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(AV ADJUST) button: You can perform common settings on the TV screen. (P40)
4.Cursors, ENTER button: Select the item with the cursors and press ENTER to confirm.
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button: Displays the Home.
6.Volume buttons: Allows you to adjust the volume. This button also cancels the muting.
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button: Temporarily mutes audio. Press again to cancelmuting.
8.Listening mode buttons: Allows you to select the listening mode. (P31)
9.Play buttons: You can start play of the Music Server or USB.
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button: You can start repeat or random play of the Music Server or USB. CLEAR button: Deletes all characters you have entered when entering text on the TV screen.
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(STATUS) button: Switches the information on the display.
12.button: Returns the display to the previous state during setting.
13.DIMMER button: You can switch the display off or adjust the brightness of the display in three steps.
14.MODE button: Switches tuning to an FM station between automatic tuning and manual tuning.
15.+Fav button: Used to register FM/DAB radio stations.
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Display
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1.Lights in the following conditions.
HDMI: HDMI signals are input and selected.
ARC: Audio signals from the ARC compatible TV are input and selected.
USB: When "USB" is selected with the input selector and the unit is connected by USB and the USB device is selected. Flashes if the USB is not properly connected.
NET: When "NET" is selected with the input selector and the unit is connected to the network. It will flash if the connection to the network is not correct.
DIGITAL: Digital signals are input and the digital input selector is selected.
2.Lights when operating the "NET" or "USB" input selector indicating remote controller cursor operations are possible in screens showing list of tracks, for example.
3.Lights when headphones are connected.
4.Lights when operating the "NET" or "USB" input selector when tracks are played or paused.
5.Lights according to the type of input digital audio signals and the listening mode.
6.Lights in the following conditions.
RDS (European models): Receiving RDS broadcasting. AUTO: When FM tuning mode is auto.
TUNED: Receiving FM radio.
FM STEREO: Receiving FM stereo.
SLEEP: Sleep timer has been set.
ASb: When Auto Standby function is enabled. (P49)
7.Flashes when muting is on.
8.Displays various information of the input signals. Characters that cannot be displayed on this unit are replaced with asterisks ( ).
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1. Connect the Speakers
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Front speakers output front stereo sound and a center |
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speaker outputs center sound such as dialogs and vocals. |
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Surround speakers create back sound field. Subwoofer |
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reproduces bass sounds and creates rich sound field. |
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the surround speakers should be positioned just above ear |
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height. Center speaker should be set up facing the listening |
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position. Place the powered subwoofer towards the front. |
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Connect the speakers
Refer to the illustration to connect the speaker system. Twist the wires of the speaker cable tightly before inserting into the terminals. Make correct connection between the unit’s jacks and speaker’s jacks (+ to + and – to –) foreach channel. If connection is wrong, a bass sound may become poor due to reverse phase.
Either a powered subwoofer or passive subwoofer may be
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connected. To connect a powered subwoofer, use a subwoofer cable and connect to the SUBWOOFER PRE OUT jack. To connect a passive subwoofer, connect to the SPEAKERS terminals with speaker cables as shown below.
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Make sure the exposed wires of the speakers do not stick out of the speaker terminals when connecting. If the exposed wires of the speakers touch the rear panel or the + and – wires touch each other, the protection circuit will be activated. (P60)
Setup
0 Settings for the speaker configuration you have connected need to be made in "1. Full Auto MCACC" (P16) in Initial Setup.
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2. Connect the TV
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To ARC TV
For a TV that supports the ARC (Audio Return Channel) (P67) feature, use an HDMI cable and connect according to illustration "a". Choose an HDMI IN jack on the TV that supports ARC when connecting.
To Non-ARC TV
For a TV that does not support the ARC (Audio Return Channel) feature, connect both the HDMI cable in illustration "a" and the digital optical cable in "b".
Setup
0 Settings are required to use the ARC function. Select "Yes" in "4. Audio Return Channel" (P17) in the Initial Setup.
0 Please refer to the TV’s operation manual for directions on connections and setup for the TV.
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3. Connect the HDMI AV Components
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This is an example of connection with an AV component that has an HDMI jack. With connection to an AV component that conforms with the CEC (Consumer Electronics Control) standard, you can use features such as the HDMI CEC feature that links with the input selector, and the HDMI Standby Through feature which allows you to play video and audio from AV components on the TV even when this unit is in standby mode. (P67)
0 To play 4K or 1080p video, use the high speed HDMI cable.
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Streaming media player
Setup
0 Settings are required to use the HDMI CEC and HDMI Standby Through features. (P47, 48) Make settings after all connections are complete.
0 To enjoy digital surround sound including Dolby Digital, audio output should be set to "Bitstream output" on the connected Blu-ray Disc player or other device.
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4. Connect the Audio Components
Connecting a CD player
Use a digital coaxial cable to connect a CD player to the
DIGITAL IN COAXIAL jack.
Connecting a turntable
You can also connect a turntable that has an MM-type cartridge to the PHONO jack.
0 If the turntable has a built-in audio equalizer, connect it to an AUDIO IN jack other than the PHONO jack. Further, if the turntable uses an MC type cartridge, install an audio equalizer compatible with the MC type cartridge between the unit and the turntable, then connect to any AUDIO IN jack other than the PHONO jack.
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5. Connect Other Cables
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Antenna Hookup
DAB/FM antenna (VSX-S520D) : Connect the supplied DAB/FM antenna to the ANTENNA DAB/FM terminal. Make sure the plug is pushed in all the way, then fix in place by turning the nut to the right. Use a tack or similar to fix the antenna to a wall.
FM indoor antenna (VSX-S520) : Connect the supplied FM indoor antenna to the ANTENNA FM UNBAL 75h terminal. Move the FM indoor antenna around while playing the radio to find the position with the best reception.
Network Hookup
Connect this unit to the network using wired LAN or Wi-Fi (wireless LAN). You can enjoy network features such as internet radio by connecting the unit to the network. If you connect by wired LAN, connect with an Ethernet cable to the NETWORK port as shown in the illustration. To connect by Wi-Fi, then after selecting "Wireless" in "3. Network Connection" (P16) in Initial Setup, select the desired setting method and follow the onscreen instructions to configure the connection.
Power Cord Hookup
Connect the power cord of this unit only after all other connections are completed.
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Initial Setup with Auto Start-up Wizard
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displayed on the TV to allow you to make settings required for start up.
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Initial Setup
Language Select
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Deutsch
Français
Español
Italiano Nederlands Svenska
Русский язык
4.Follow the on-screen instructions to select the item with the cursors of the remote controller and press ENTER to
confirm your selection.
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To redo Initial Setup: If you terminate the procedure on the way or want to change a setting made during Initial Setup, press 
on the remote controller, select "Miscellaneous" - "Initial Setup" in the System Setup menu from Home and press ENTER. To select the language displayed again, change "OSD Language". (P42)
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1. Full Auto MCACC
Place the supplied speaker setup microphone in the listening position, measure the test tones emitted by the speakers, then the unit automatically sets the optimum volume level for each speaker, the crossover frequencies, and the distance from the listening position. This also automatically adjusts the equalizers for the speakers and enables correction of distortion caused by the acoustic environment of the room.
0 Calibration takes between 3 to 12 minutes to be completed. The speakers emit the test tone at high volume during measurement, so be careful of your surroundings. Keep the room as quiet as possible during measurement.
0If the power of this unit suddenly turns off, the wires in the speaker cables may have touch the rear panel or other wires and tripped the protection circuit. Twist the wires again properly and make sure they do not stick out of the speaker terminals when connecting.
1.Place the supplied speaker setup microphone in the listening position, and connect to the MCACC SETUP MIC jack on the main unit.
MCACC
SETUP MIC
When putting the speaker setup microphone on a tripod, refer to the illustration when putting it in place.
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Select how many speakers you have.
The image on the screen changes as you choose the number of channels in "Speaker Channels", so refer to it when performing the settings. Also use this screen to select whether you have connected a subwoofer.
0 If you have connected a subwoofer, check the power and volume of the subwoofer. The low frequencies played by the subwoofer may not be discernible, so set its volume to at least halfway.
3.Test tones are emitted by the speakers, and firstly the unit detects the speakers connected and the noise in the environment.
4.After the results of the above measurements are displayed, select "Next", press ENTER on the remote controller, and the test tones are emitted again, and the unit automatically makes settings such as the optimum volume level andthe crossover frequency.
5.When the measurement is completed, the measurement result is displayed.
Press the cursors / on the remote controller to check the settings. Press ENTER when "Save" is selected to save the settings.
6.Disconnect the speaker setup microphone.You cannot use any other menu options while it is connected.
2. Source Connection
Check that each input source is connected correctly. Follow the guidance, select the input you want to confirm, start play of the selected player, and confirm that the images appear on the TV and that sound is played.
3. Network Connection
Set up Wi-Fi connection with an access point such as a wireless LAN router. There are the following two methods of connecting by Wi-Fi:
"Scan Networks": Search for an access point from this unit. Find out the SSID of the access point beforehand.
"Use iOS Device (iOS7 or later)": Share the iOS device's Wi-Fi settings with this unit.
If you select "Scan Networks", there are a further two choices of connection method. Check the following.
0 "Enter Password": Enter the password (or key) of the access point to connect.
0 "Push Button": If the access point has an automatic connection button, you can connect without entering a password.
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button on the remote controller and press ENTER, then follow the on-screen instructions.
Wi-Fi Setup
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Keyboard input: To switch between upper and lower case, select "A/a" on the screen and press ENTER. To select whether to mask the password with " " or display it in plain
text, press +Fav on the remote controller. Pressing CLEAR will delete all the input characters.
Privacy policy: A confirmation screen asking you to agree to the privacy policy is displayed during network setting. Select "Yes" and press ENTER to indicate agreement.
4. Audio Return Channel
If you have connected a TV that supports ARC, select "Yes". This unit's ARC setting turns on and you can listen to the TV's audio through this unit.
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AV Component Playback
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Basic operations
Play an AV component or TV connected to this unit with an HDMI cable or other cable.
1.Switch the input on the TV to that assigned to the unit.
2.Press the input selector (a) on the remote controller with the same name as the jack to which you connected the player to switch the input.
For example, press BD/DVD to play the player connected to the BD/DVD jack. Press TV to listen the TV's sound.
0 Note that when the CEC link function works, the input switches automatically when you have connected a CEC compliant TV and player to this unit using HDMI connection.
3.Start play on theplayer.
4.Use VOL+/– (b) to adjust the volume.
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Internet Radio
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Basic operations
When this unit is connected to a network, you can listen to TuneIn or other preregistered Internet radio services. Depending on the internet radio service, the user may need to register from their computer first.
1.Switch the input on the TV to that assigned to the unit.
2.Press NET on the remote controller.
3.Follow the on-screen instructions, using the cursors to select radio stations and programs, then press ENTER
(b) to play. Play starts when 100% is displayed for
buffering.
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0 If you cannot select a network service, it will become selectable when the network function is started.
Regarding TuneIn Radio
To display the TuneIn Radio menu during play, press ENTER (b) on the remote controller.
Add to My Presets: Registers radio stations being broadcast and programs in "My Presets". Once registered, "My Presets" is displayed in the level under TuneIn Radio. To play, select the program you like from "My Presets".
Remove from My Presets: Removes a radio station or program from "My Presets" in TuneIn Radio.
Pandora® (U.S. only)
Pandora is a free, personalized Internet radio service that plays the music you know and helps you discover music you’ll love. After selecting "Pandora", do the following.
1.Use / (a) on the remote controller to select "I have a
Pandora Account" or "I’m new to Pandora" and then press ENTER (b).
If you are new to Pandora, select "I’m new to Pandora".
You will see an activation code on your TV screen. Please write down this code. Go to an Internet connected computer and point your browser to www.pandora.com/ pioneer. Enter your activation code and then follow the instructions to create your Pandora account and your personalized Pandora stations. You can create your stations by entering your favorite tracks and artists when prompted. After you have created your account and stations you can return to your receiver and press ENTER (b) to begin listening to your personalized Pandora.
If you have an existing Pandora account, you can add your Pandora account to your receiver by selecting "I
have a Pandora Account" and logging in with your email and password.
2. To play a station, use / (a) on the remote controller to select the station from your station list, and then press ENTER (b). Playback starts and the playback screen appears.
Create new station: Enter the name of a track, artist, or genre and Pandora will create a unique radio station for you based on the musical qualities of that track, artist, or genre.
Regarding the Pandora Menu: Icons are displayed on the screen while playing a station. You can do the following by selecting the icon with / (a) on the remote controller and pressing ENTER (b).
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Automatically find stations matching your preferences |
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Spotify
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Basic operations
Spotify Connect play is possible by connecting this unit to the same network as a smart phone or tablet. To enable Spotify Connect, install the Spotify application on your smartphone or tablet and create a Spotify premium account.
1.Connect the smartphone to the network that this unit is connected to.
2.Click the Connect icon in the track play screen of the Spotify app.
3.Select this unit.
4.This unit turns on automatically and the input selector changes to NET and streaming of Spotify starts.
0 If "Hardware" - "Power Management" - "Network Standby" is set to "Off" in the System Setup menu from Home, manually turn the unit on and then press NET on the remote controller.
0 Refer to the following for Spotify settings: www.spotify.com/connect/
0 The Spotify software is subject to third party licenses found here: www.spotify.com/connect/third-party-licenses
The following remote controller operations are also possible.
(a)Pressed during play, this button changes the displayed track information.
(b)This button plays the previous track.
(c)This button lets you start repeat or random playback. Pressing this button repeatedly cycles through the repeat modes.
(d)Pressed during play this button pauses playback. Pressed while paused, and it restarts play.
(e)This button plays the next track.
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Music Server
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It is possible to stream music files stored on PCs or NAS devices connected to the same network as this unit. The network servers this unit is compatible with are those PCs with players installed that have the server functionality of Windows Media® Player 11 or 12, or NAS that are compatible with home network functionality. You may need to make some settings in advance to use Windows Media® Player 11 or 12. Note that only music files registered in the library of Windows Media® Player can be played.
Configuring Windows Media® Player
■ Windows Media® Player 11
1.Turn on your PC and start Windows Media® Player 11.
2.In the "Library" menu, select "Media Sharing" to display a dialog box.
3.Select the "Share my media" check box, and then click "OK" to display the compatible devices.
4.Select this unit, click "Allow" and put a check mark next to the icon for this unit.
5.Click "OK" to close the dialog.
0 Depending of the version of Windows Media® Player, there may be differences in the names of items you can select.
■ Windows Media® Player 12
1.Turn on your PC and start Windows Media® Player 12.
2.In the "Stream" menu, select "Turn on media streaming"
to display a dialog box.
0 If media streaming is already turned on, select "More streaming options..." in the "Stream" menu to list players in the network, and then go to step 4.
3.Click "Turn on media streaming" to list players in the network.
4.Select this unit in "Media streaming options" and check that it is set to "Allow".
5.Click "OK" to close the dialog.
0 Depending of the version of Windows Media® Player,
there may be differences in the names of items you can select.
Playing
1.Start the server (Windows Media® Player 11, Windows Media® Player 12, or NAS device) containing the music files to play.
2.Make sure that the PCs and/or NASs are properly connected to the same network as this unit.
3.Switch the input on the TV to that assigned to the unit.
4.Press NET on the remote controller.
5.With the cursors on the remote controller, select "Music Server", and then press ENTER (b).
6.Select the target server with the cursors on the remote controller and press ENTER (b) to display the items list screen.
7.With the cursors on the remote controller, select the music file to play, and then press ENTER (b) to start playback. To return to the previous screen, press 
(d).
0 If "No Item." is displayed, check whether the network is properly connected.
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0Depending on the server and share settings, the unit may not recognize it, or may not be able to play its music files. Furthermore, the unit cannot access pictures and videos
stored on servers.
0 For music files on a server, there can be up to 20,000 tracks per folder, and folders may be nested up to 16 levels deep.
The following remote controller operations are also possible.
(a)When the folder or file lists are not shown on one screen, you can change the screen.
(c) Pressed during play, this button changes the displayed track information. Pressed while a folder or file list is displayed, this button returns you to the play screen.
(e)This button plays the previous track.
(f)This button lets you start repeat or random playback. Pressing this button repeatedly cycles through the repeat modes.
(g)Pressed during play this button pauses playback. Pressed while paused, and it restarts play.
(h)This button plays the next track.
Controlling Remote Playback from a PC
You can use this unit to play music files stored on your PC by operating the PC inside your home network. The unit supports remote playback with Windows Media® Player 12.
1.Turn on your PC and start Windows Media® Player 12.
2.Open the "Stream" menu and check that "Allow remote control of my Player..." is checked. Click "Turn on media streaming" to list players in the network.
3.Switch the input on the TV to that assigned to the unit.
4.Select and right-click the music file to play with Windows Media® Player 12. To remotely play a music file on another server, open the target server from "Other Libraries" and select the music file to play.
5.Select this unit in "Play to" to open the "Play to" window of Windows Media® Player 12 and start playback on the
unit. If your PC is running on Windows® 8.1, click "Play to", and then select this unit.
If your PC is running on Windows® 10, click "Cast to Device", and select this unit. Operations during remote playback are possible from the "Play to" window on the PC. The playback screen is displayed on the TV connected to the HDMI output of the unit.
6. Adjust the volume using the volume bar on the "Play to" window.
0 Sometimes, the volume displayed on the remote playback window may differ from that appeared on the display of the unit. Also, when the volume is adjusted from this unit, this is not reflected in the "Play to" window.
0 Remote playback is not possible when using a network service or playing music files on a USB storage device.
0 Depending of the version of Windows®, there may be differences in the names of items you can select.
Supported Audio Formats
This unit supports the following music file formats. Remote play of FLAC, DSD, and Dolby TrueHD is not supported.
MP3 (.mp3/.MP3):
0 Supported formats: MPEG-1/MPEG-2 Audio Layer-3 0 Supported sampling rates: 44.1 kHz, 48 kHz
0 Supported bitrates: Between 8 kbps and 320 kbps and VBR.
WMA (.wma/.WMA):
0 Supported sampling rates: 44.1 kHz, 48 kHz
0 Supported bitrates: Between 5 kbps and 320 kbps and VBR.
0 WMA Pro/Voice/WMA Lossless formats are not supported
WAV (.wav/.WAV):
WAV files include uncompressed PCM digital audio.
0 Supported sampling rates: 44.1 kHz, 48 kHz, 64 kHz,
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88.2 kHz, 96 kHz, 176.4 kHz, 192 kHz |
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0 Quantization bit: 8 bit, 16 bit, 24 bit |
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AAC (.aac/.m4a/.mp4/.3gp/.3g2/.AAC/.M4A/.MP4/.3GP/ |
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0 Supported formats: MPEG-2/MPEG-4 Audio |
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88.2 kHz, 96 kHz |
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0 Supported bitrates: Between 8 kbps and 320 kbps and |
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VBR. |
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FLAC (.flac/.FLAC): |
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0 Supported sampling rates: 44.1 kHz, 48 kHz, 64 kHz, |
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88.2 kHz, 96 kHz, 176.4 kHz, 192 kHz |
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0 Quantization bit: 8 bit, 16 bit, 24 bit |
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LPCM (Linear PCM): |
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0 Supported sampling rates: 44.1 kHz, 48 kHz |
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0 Quantization bit: 16 bit |
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Apple Lossless (.m4a/.mp4/.M4A/.MP4): |
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0 Supported sampling rates: 44.1 kHz, 48 kHz, 64 kHz, |
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88.2 kHz, 96 kHz, 176.4 kHz, 192 kHz |
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0 Quantization bit: 16 bit, 24 bit |
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DSD (.dsf/.dff/.DSF/.DFF): |
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0 Supported formats: DSF/DSDIFF |
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0 Supported sampling rates: 2.8 MHz, 5.6 MHz |
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0 Remote playback does not support the gapless playback. |
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USB Storage Device
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Basic play
Play music files on a USB storage device.
1.Switch the input on the TV to that assigned to the unit.
2.Plug your USB storage device with the music files into the USB port on the front of this unit.
3.Press "USB" on the remotecontroller.
0 If the "USB" indicator flashes on the display, check whether the USB storage device is plugged in properly.
0 Do not unplug the USB storage device connected to this unit while "Connecting…" is on the display. This may cause data corruption or malfunction.
4.Press ENTER (b) on the remote controller in the next screen. The list of folders and music files on the USB storage device are displayed. Select the folder with the
cursors and press ENTER (b) to confirm your selection. 0 To return to the previous screen, press 
(d).
5.With the cursors on the remote controller, select the music file, and then press ENTER (b) to start playback.
0 The USB port of this unit conforms with the USB 2.0 standard. The transfer speed may be insufficient for some content you play, which may cause some interruption in sound.
The following remote controller operations are also possible.
(a) When the folder or file lists are not shown on one screen, you can change the screen.
(c)Pressed during play, this button changes the displayed track information. Pressed while a folder or file list is displayed, this button returns you to the play screen.
(e)This button plays the previous track.
(f)This button lets you start repeat or random playback. Pressing this button repeatedly cycles through the repeat modes.
(g)Pressed during play this button pauses playback. Pressed while paused, and it restarts play.
(h)This button plays the next track.
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USB Storage Device Requirements
0 Note that operation is not guaranteed with all USB storage devices.
0 This unit can use USB storage devices that comply with the USB mass storage device class standard. The unit is also compatible with USB storage devices using the FAT16 or FAT32 file system formats.
0 If the USB storage device has been partitioned, each section will be treated as an independent device.
0 Up to 20,000 tracks per folder can be displayed, and folders may be nested up to 16 levels deep.
0 USB hubs and USB storage devices with hub functions are not supported. Do not connect these devices to the unit.
0 USB storage devices with security function are not supported on this unit.
0 If you connect a USB hard disk drive to the USB port of the unit, we recommend that you use its AC adapter to power it.
0 Media inserted to the USB card reader may not be available in this function. Furthermore, depending on the USB storage device, proper reading of the contents may not be possible.
0 We accept no responsibility whatsoever for the loss or damage to data stored on a USB storage device when that device is used with this unit. We recommend that you back up your important music files beforehand.
Supported Audio Formats
For server playback and playback from a USB storage device, this unit supports the following music file formats. Note that sound files that are protected by copyright cannot be played on this unit.
MP3 (.mp3/.MP3):
0 Supported formats: MPEG-1/MPEG-2 Audio Layer 3 0 Supported sampling rates: 44.1 kHz, 48 kHz
0 Supported bitrates: Between 8 kbps and 320 kbps and VBR.
WMA (.wma/.WMA):
0 Supported sampling rates: 44.1 kHz, 48 kHz
0 Supported bitrates: Between 5 kbps and 320 kbps and VBR.
0 WMA Pro/Voice/WMA Lossless formats are not supported
WAV (.wav/.WAV):
WAV files include uncompressed PCM digital audio.
0 Supported sampling rates: 44.1 kHz, 48 kHz, 64 kHz, 88.2 kHz, 96 kHz, 176.4 kHz, 192 kHz
0 Quantization bit: 8 bit, 16 bit, 24 bit
AIFF (.aiff/.aif/.aifc/.afc/.AIFF/.AIF/.AIFC/.AFC):
AIFF files include uncompressed PCM digital audio.
0 Supported sampling rates: 44.1 kHz, 48 kHz, 64 kHz, 88.2 kHz, 96 kHz, 176.4 kHz, 192 kHz
0 Quantization bit: 8 bit, 16 bit, 24 bit
AAC (.aac/.m4a/.mp4/.3gp/.3g2/.AAC/.M4A/.MP4/.3GP/
.3G2):
0 Supported formats: MPEG-2/MPEG-4 Audio
0 Supported sampling rates: 44.1 kHz, 48 kHz, 64 kHz, 88.2 kHz, 96 kHz
0 Supported bitrates: Between 8 kbps and 320 kbps and VBR.
FLAC (.flac/.FLAC):
0 Supported sampling rates: 44.1 kHz, 48 kHz, 64 kHz, 88.2 kHz, 96 kHz, 176.4 kHz, 192 kHz
0 Quantization bit: 8 bit, 16 bit, 24 bit
Apple Lossless (.m4a/.mp4/.M4A/.MP4):
0 Supported sampling rates: 44.1 kHz, 48 kHz, 64 kHz, 88.2 kHz, 96 kHz, 176.4 kHz, 192 kHz
0 Quantization bit: 16 bit, 24 bit
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0 Supported sampling rates: 44.1 kHz, 48 kHz, 64 kHz, |
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88.2 kHz, 96 kHz, 176.4 kHz, 192 kHz |
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0 Variable bit-rate (VBR) files are supported. However, |
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playback times may not be displayed correctly. |
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storage device in the following conditions. |
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Basic play
You can wirelessly enjoy the music files on an iPhone®, iPod touch®, or iPad® connected to the same access point as this unit.
0 Update the OS version on your iOS device to the latest version.
1.Connect the iOS device to the access point.
2.Press NET.
3.Tap the AirPlay icon 
in the control center of the iOS device and select this unit from the list of devices displayed, and tap "Done".
4.Play the music files on the iOS device.
0 The default status is for the Network Standby feature to be on, so when you do steps 3 and 4 above, this unit automatically comes on and input switches to "NET". To reduce the amount of power consumed in standby mode, press the 
button on the remote controller, then in the Home menu displayed set "System Setup" – "Hardware"
– "Power Management" – "Network Standby" to "Off".
0 Due to the characteristics of AirPlay wireless technology, the sound produced on this unit may slightly be behind the sound played on the AirPlay-enabled device.
You can also play back music files on the computer with iTunes (Ver. 10.2 or later). Before operation, make sure this unit and the PC are connected to the same network, then press NET on this unit. Next, click the AirPlay icon 
in iTunes, select this unit from the list of devices displayed, and start play of a music file.
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BLUETOOTH® Playback
Pairing |
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Playing Back
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Pairing
1.When you press the 
button on the remote controller, "Now Pairing..." is displayed on this unit's display, and the pairing mode is enabled.
2.Enable (turn on) the BLUETOOTH function of the BLUETOOTH enabled device, then select this unit from amongst the devices displayed. If a password is requested, enter "0000".
0 To connect another BLUETOOTH enabled device, press and hold the button until "Now Pairing..." is displayed, then perform step 2 above. This unit can store the data of up to eight paired devices.
0 The coverage area is 15 meters (48 feet). Note that connection is not always guaranteed with all BLUETOOTH enabled devices.
Playing Back
1.When the unit is on, perform the connection procedure on the BLUETOOTH enabled device.
2.The input selector on this unit automatically switches to "BT AUDIO".
3.Play the music files. Increase the volume of the BLUETOOTH enabled device to an appropriatelevel.
0 Due to the characteristics of BLUETOOTH wireless technology, the sound produced on this unit may slightly be behind the sound played on the BLUETOOTH enabled device.
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Listening to the FM/DAB Radio
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Listening to FM Radio
Tuning Automatically
1.Press TUNER on the remote controller repeatedly to select either "FM" on the display.
2.Press MODE (e) on the remote controller so that "AUTO"
appears on the display.
3. When you press the cursor / buttons (a) on the remote controller, automatic tuning starts, and searching stops when a station is found. When tuned into a radio station, the "TUNED" indicator on the display lights. When tuned into a stereo FM station, the "FM STEREO" indicator lights.
0 No sound is output while the "TUNED" indicator is off.
When FM broadcasts reception is poor
Radio waves may be weak depending on the building structure and environmental conditions. In that case, perform the procedure as explained below in "Tuning Manually" to manually select the desired station.
Tuning Manually
1.Press TUNER on the remote controller repeatedly to select either "FM" on the display.
2.Press MODE (e) on the remote controller to turn off
"AUTO" on the display.
3. While pressing the cursor / buttons (a) on the remote controller, select the desired radio station.
0 The frequency changes by 1 step each time you press the button. The frequency changes continuously if the button is held down and stops when the button is released. Tune by looking at the display.
To return to the auto tuning mode
Press MODE (e) on the remote controller again so that "AUTO" appears on the display. The unit tunes automatically into a radio station.
Frequency step setting (North American models)
Press the 
button on the remote controller to select "System Setup" – "Miscellaneous" – "Tuner" – "FM Frequency Step" and select the frequency step for your area. Note that when this setting is changed, all radio presets are deleted.
Using RDS (European models)
RDS stands for Radio Data System and is a method of transmitting data in FM radio signals. In regions using RDS, the radio station name is displayed when you tune into a radio station broadcasting program information. When you press 
(b) on the remote controller in this state, you can use the following functions.
Displaying text information (Radio Text)
1.While the name of the station is being displayed on the
display, press 
(b) on the remote controller once. Radio Text (RT) broadcast by the station is displayed scrolling across the display. "No Text Data" is displayed
when no text information is available.
0 Unusual characters may be displayed when the unit receives unsupported characters. However, this is not a malfunction. Also, if the signal from a station is weak, information may not be displayed.
Search for stations by Program Type
1.While the name of the station is being displayed on the display, press 
(b) on the remote controller twice.
2.Press the cursor / buttons (a) on the remote controller to select the Program Type you want to find, then press ENTER (a) to start the search.
The Program Types displayed are as follows: None
News (News reports) Affairs (Current affairs) Info (Information) Sport
Educate (Education)
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Drama
Culture
Science (Science and technology) Varied
Pop M (Pop music) Rock M (Rock music)
Easy M (Middle of the road music) Light M (Light classics)
Classics (Serious classics) Other M (Other music) Weather
Finance
Children (Children's programmes) Social (Social affairs)
Religion
Phone In Travel Leisure
Jazz (Jazz music) Country (Country music) Nation M (National music) Oldies (Oldies music) Folk M (Folk music) Document (Documentary)
0 The information displayed may sometimes not match the content being broadcast by the station.
3.When a station is found, the station flashes on the display. Press ENTER (a) while this is happening to start
receiving that station. If you don't press ENTER (a), the unit continues to search for another station.
0 If no stations are found, the message "Not Found" is displayed.
0 Unusual characters may be displayed when the unit receives unsupported characters. However, this is not a malfunction. Also, if the signal from a station is weak, information may not be displayed.
Listening to DAB Digital Radio (VSX-S520D)
1.Press TUNER on the remote controller repeatedly to select either "DAB" on the display.
0 The very first time you select DAB, the Auto Tuning
function automatically scans the DAB Band 3 for the multiplexes (i.e., stations) available in your area.
0 Once the scanning process is complete, the first station that was detected is selected.
0 If a new DAB station is introduced, or you move to a new area, press the 
button on the remote controller, then in the Home menu displayed set "System Setup" "Miscellaneous" – "Tuner" – "DAB Auto Scan".
2. Select the desired radio station with the cursors / buttons (a) on the remote controller.
Changing the order stations are displayed
You can sort the abailable stations alphabetically or by multiplex.
1.Press MODE (e) repeatedly to set the method forsorting the display order from the following.
Alphabet (default setting) : Sort stations alphabetically. Multiplex : Sort stations by multiplex.
Displaying DAB Radio Information
1.Press the 
button (b) repeatedly to display more information about the selected DAB station.
DLS (Dynamic Label Segment) : When tuned to a station that's broadcasting DLS text data, the text will scroll across the display.
Program Type : Displays the type of program.
Bit Rate and Audio Mode : Displays the station's bit rate and audio mode (Stereo, Mono).
Quality : Displays the signal quality.
0 - 59: Poor reception
60 - 79: Good reception
80 - 100: Excellent reception
Multiplex Name : Displays the name of the current multiplex.
Multiplex Number and Frequency : Displays the number and frequency of the current multiplex.
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