Pioneer VSX-S510-k Operating Instructions Manual

Pioneer VSX-S510-k Operating Instructions Manual

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  • Page 1 VSX-S510 -K /-S AV Receiver VSX-S310 -K /-S http://www.pioneer.co.uk Discover the benefits of registering your product online at (or http://www.pioneer.eu). Operating Instructions...
  • Page 2: Operating Environment

    CAUTION This product is for general household purposes. Any TO PREVENT THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT failure due to use for other than household purposes REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). NO USER-SERVICEABLE (such as long-term use for business purposes in a PARTS INSIDE.
  • Page 3 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.
  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Contents Thank you for buying this Pioneer product. Please read Connecting an HDMI-equipped component to the front panel Auto playback ....... . 36 through these operating instructions so you will know how to input (VSX-S510 only) .
  • Page 5 Contents X.Over ........52 Channel Level .
  • Page 6: Before You Start

    Before you start Flow of settings on the receiver The unit is a full-fledged AV receiver equipped with an The Speaker System setting (VSX-S510 only) (page Checking what’s in the box abundance of functions and terminals. It can be used easily The Input Assign menu (page after following the procedure below to make the connections...
  • Page 7: Controls And Displays

    Chapter Controls and displays Front panel VSX-S510 STANDBY/ON INPUT SELECTOR dial iPod iPhone iPad DIRECT CONTROL (VSX-S510 only) Selects an input source (page 26). iPod iPhone DIRECT CONTROL (VSX-S310 only) PHONES jack Use to connect headphones. When the headphones are Change the receiver’s input to the iPod and enable iPod Listening mode buttons connected, there is no sound output from the speakers.
  • Page 8 Controls and displays 2PLII(x) (VSX-S510 only) – Lights to indicate 2 Pro Logic Tuner indicators II decoding (see Listening in surround sound on page 36 RDS – Lights when an RDS broadcast is received for more on this). (page 34). (for Europe) 2PLII –...
  • Page 9: Remote Control

    The BD, DVD, and CD operation using the component (VSX-S510 only) – Press for standard ALC/STANDARD control buttons are limited only to Pioneer components. decoding and to switch between the modes of 2 Pro Logic II, 2 Pro Logic IIx and NEO:6, and the Auto level...
  • Page 10: Loading The Batteries

    (Mode other than ECO: 4 levels, ECO mode: 2 levels) operations; they may not last over a long period. We recommend using alkaline batteries that have a longer life. SOURCE Turn ON/Off the power to the Pioneer device connected to this WARNING unit. •...
  • Page 11: Connecting Your Equipment

    Surround back speakers Speaker B Important • The Pioneer S-SLW500 passive subwoofer can only be used 7.1 channel surround system can be realized by the addition With these connections you can simultaneously enjoy 3.1- for VSX-S510. When connecting speakers using Plans [C], of a surround back speakers (SBL/SBR) to the 5.1 channel...
  • Page 12: Some Tips For Improving Sound Quality

    Connecting your equipment • 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.
  • Page 13: Connect The Surround Back Speakers (Vsx-S510 Only)

    Connecting your equipment VSX-S510 connection diagram CAUTION • These speaker terminals carry HAZARDOUS LIVE voltage. To prevent the risk of electric Front right Front left shock when connecting or disconnecting the speaker cables, disconnect the power cord Plan [A], [B] or [D]: Center before touching any uninsulated parts.
  • Page 14: Switching The Speaker Terminal

    Connecting your equipment VSX-S310 connection diagram Switching the speaker terminal Powered VSX-S510: When the The Speaker System setting (VSX-S510 only) on page 54 is set to SPB, each Front right Front left Subwoofer press of the SP-A/B button will switch the SPAB used for playback: SP, SPA, SPB, Center SPAB.
  • Page 15: Making Cable Connections

    Connecting your equipment • When the video signal from the HDMI is 480i, 480p, 576i or • HDMI format digital audio transmissions require a longer 576p, Multi Ch PCM sound and HD sound cannot be time to be recognized. Due to this, interruption in the audio Making cable connections received.
  • Page 16: Analog Audio Cables

    Connecting your equipment 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.
  • Page 17: Connecting A Tv And Playback Components

    Connecting your equipment Connecting a TV and playback components DVD player HDMI/DVI-compatible components Blu-ray Disc player 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 using a commercially available HDMI cable.
  • Page 18 Connecting your equipment DVD player Blu-ray Disc player HDMI/DVI-compatible components HDMI OUT HDMI OUT Set-top box Game console VSX-S310 HDMI HDMI IN OPTICAL IN1 (TV) MONITER ANALOG IN1 (CD) If the TV does not support VIDEO IN the HDMI Audio Return HDMI IN Channel function, this connection is required to...
  • Page 19: Connecting Optional Bluetooth Adapter (Vsx-S510 Only)

    S510 only) interface (VSX-S510 only) Network Setup menu on page When the Bluetooth ADAPTER (Pioneer Model No. AS-BT100 By connecting this receiver to the network via the LAN or AS-BT200) is connected to this unit, a product equipped terminal, you can listen to Internet radio stations. To listen to...
  • Page 20: Connecting Antennas

    Connecting your equipment To improve AM reception Using external antennas Connecting antennas Connect a 5 m to 6 m length of vinyl-coated wire to the AM antenna terminal without disconnecting the supplied AM Connect the AM loop antenna and the FM wire antenna as To improve FM reception loop antenna.
  • Page 21: Connecting An Ipod

    Connecting your equipment • iPod recharging occurs whenever an iPod is connected to Connecting an iPod this unit. (Recharging is enabled only when the unit’s Connecting an MHL-compatible device (VSX- power is turned on.) This receiver has a dedicated iPod/iPhone or iPad (VSX-S510 S510 only) •...
  • Page 22: Connecting An Hdmi-Equipped Component To The Front Panel Input (Vsx-S510 Only)

    A damaged power cord can cause a fire or give you an electrical shock. Check the power cord once in a while. When you find it damaged, ask your nearest PIONEER authorized service center or your dealer for a replacement.
  • Page 23: Basic Setup

    Chapter Basic Setup Switch on the receiver and your TV. Before setting up (VSX-S310 only) Canceling the Auto Power Down (for Europe, This receiver allows you to adjust the system setup, using the Russia and U.K.) Switch the TV input to the input that connects this on-screen display (OSD) that is shown on the TV screen.
  • Page 24 Basic Setup • Press at any time to exit the Home HOME MENU Wait for the test tones to finish. Make sure ‘OK’ is selected, then press ENTER. Menu. If you cancel the Auto MCACC setup at any A progress report is displayed on-screen while the If the screen in step 9 is left untouched for 10 seconds time, the receiver automatically exits and no settings receiver outputs test tones to determine the speakers...
  • Page 25: Other Problems When Using The Auto Mcacc Setup

    Basic Setup Other problems when using the Auto MCACC setup If the room environment is not optimal for the Auto MCACC setup (too much background noise, echo off the walls, obstacles blocking the speakers from the microphone) the final settings may be incorrect. Check for household appliances (air conditioner, fridge, fan, etc.), that may be affecting the environment and switch them off if necessary.
  • Page 26: Basic Playback

    Chapter Basic playback Press AUTO/DIRECT to select ‘AUTO SURROUND’ and Selecting the audio input signal Playing a source start playback of the source. The audio input signal can be selected for each input source. Here are the basic instructions for playing a source (such as If you’re playing a Dolby Digital or DTS surround sound Once it is set, the audio input that was selected will be applied a DVD disc) with your home theater system.
  • Page 27 Basic playback • When set to H (HDMI) or C1/O1 (digital), 2 lights when a Dolby Digital signal is input, and DTS lights when a DTS signal is input. • In order to enjoy the picture and/or sound from devices connected to each terminal, select the input by doing the following. •...
  • Page 28: Playing An Ipod

    RECEIVER • Installing software versions other than indicated on the RECEIVER website of Pioneer to your iPod/iPhone or iPad (VSX-S510 only) may result in incompatibility with this receiver. • iPod, iPhone or iPad (VSX-S510 only) are licensed for ANALOG IN1 audio input terminal is reproduction of non-copyrighted materials or materials the assigned to CD under factory settings.
  • Page 29: Playing Back Files Stored On An Ipod

    This receiver’s remote control buttons can be used for basic • Pioneer cannot guarantee compatibility (operation and/or When the display shows the names of folders and files, playback of files stored on an iPod. bus power) with all USB mass storage devices and you’re ready to play music from the iPod.
  • Page 30: Playing Back Audio Files Stored On A Usb Memory Device

    Basic playback • Select another input source (like BD), then switch back Music files Playing back photo files stored on a USB memory to iPod/USB. Extension Stream device (VSX-S510 only) • Use a dedicated AC adapter (supplied with the device) for USB power.
  • Page 31: Playing An Mhl-Compatible Device (Vsx-S510 Only)

    MHL. specifically, Pro, Lossless, Voice. Select and play the desired contents on the MHL- VSX-S510 only compatible device. Uncompressed FLAC files are not supported. Pioneer does not guarantee playback. Note • MHL-compatible devices can be operated with the Photo files (VSX-S510 only) receiver’s remote control by pressing the remote control’s...
  • Page 32: Bluetooth Adapter For Wireless Enjoyment Of Music (Vsx-S510 Only)

    Bluetooth ADAPTER. input. Wireless music play • To enable Bluetooth communication, pairing should be When the Bluetooth ADAPTER (Pioneer Model No. AS-BT100 done with both of your system and Bluetooth wireless Press TOP MENU to select Bluetooth Setup.
  • Page 33: Listening To Music Contents Of Bluetooth Wireless Technology Device With Your System

    AIR JAM WAITING appears in the receiver display. In this case, Air Jam – a Pioneer-exclusive application and available for perform the connection operation from the side of the free. Bluetooth wireless technology device.
  • Page 34: Improving Fm Sound

    Basic playback Note Improving FM sound An introduction to RDS (for Europe) • If the receiver is left disconnected from the AC power outlet If the TUNE or ST indicators don’t light when tuning to an FM Radio Data System (RDS) is a system used by most FM radio for over a month, the station memories will be lost and will station because the signal is weak, set the receiver to the stations to provide listeners with various kinds of...
  • Page 35: Searching For Rds Programs

    Basic playback Note Searching for RDS programs Displaying RDS information • In addition, there are three other program types, ALARM, You can search for a program type listed above. Use the DISP button to display the different types of RDS ALARMTST, and NO TYPE.
  • Page 36: Listening To Your System

    Chapter Listening to your system Note Type of surround modes Suitable sources Choosing the listening mode • Stereo surround (matrix) formats are decoded accordingly This receiver offers a variety of listening modes to Two channel sources using NEO:6 CINEMA or DOLBY PLIIx MUSIC (VSX-S510 accommodate playback of various audio formats.
  • Page 37: Using The Advanced Surround

    Listening to your system Allows you to create natural surround F.S.S.ADVANCE ADV SURR Using the Sound Retriever ADVANCED SURROUND Using the Advanced surround (Front Stage sound effects using just the front speakers Surround) and the subwoofer. • Default setting: OFF The Advanced surround feature creates a variety of surround Use to provide a rich surround sound effect When audio data is removed during the compression...
  • Page 38: Listening With Acoustic Calibration Eq

    Listening to your system Listening with Acoustic Calibration EQ Better sound using Phase Control Using surround back channel processing (VSX- • Default setting: ON • Default setting: ON S510 only) You can listen to sources using the Acoustic Calibration This receiver’s Phase Control feature uses phase correction You can have the receiver automatically use 6.1 or 7.1 Equalization set in Automatically setting up for surround...
  • Page 39: Setting The Up Mix Function (Vsx-S510 Only)

    Listening to your system • If the Network Standby is set to ON or Standby Through Setting the Up Mix function (VSX-S510 only) is not set to OFF, you may not be able to set the Up Mix function. In a 7.1-channel surround system with surround speakers •...
  • Page 40: Setting The Audio Options

    Listening to your system Setting/What it does Option(s) Setting/What it does Option(s) Setting the Audio options EQ (Acoustic Calibration EQ) DRC (Dynamic Range Control) There are a number of additional sound settings you can AUTO Switches on/off the effect of Acoustic Adjusts the level of dynamic range for movie make using the AUDIO PARAMETER menu.
  • Page 41 Listening to your system Setting/What it does Option(s) –3 to +3 DIMEN (Dimension) Default: 0 Adjusts the surround sound balance from front to back, making the sound more distant (minus settings), or more forward (positive settings). PNRM. (Panorama) Extends the front stereo image to include surround speakers for a ‘wraparound’...
  • Page 42: Playback With Network Features

    Playback the music files stored in Computer on the Pioneer website. AirPlay may not be compatible with Digital Media Controller (DMC). Devices controlled by this You can playback a lot of musics stored in your Computer iPod, iPhone, iPad or iTunes software versions other than DMC to play files are called DMRs (Digital Media Renderers).
  • Page 43: About Htc Connect

    • NETRADIO – Internet radio The HTC Connect-compatible smartphones, Please check When NETRADIO is selected, the radio station that Pioneer website for up to date information about compatible was playing last time is played. devices and audio format support. •...
  • Page 44: Listening To Internet Radio Stations

    In this case of the world. Some are hosted, managed, and broadcast by receiver, use this access code to access the special Pioneer they are registered on the receiver as favorite broadcast...
  • Page 45: The Network Setup Menu

    Playback with NETWORK features (VSX-S510 only) Network Configuration Select ‘Network Configuration’ from the Network The Network Setup menu Setup menu. Setting up the network to listen to Internet radio on this IP address/Proxy setting receiver. Select ‘IP Address, Proxy’ from the Network In case the router connected to the LAN terminal on this Configuration menu.
  • Page 46: Language

    / to set the position, device. Store the file in the USB memory device’s If an update file does not exist in the Pioneer’s website, to confirm your selection. ENTER root directory. updating the firmware for the receiver is not necessary.
  • Page 47: Network Setting Using Safari Browser

    Playback with NETWORK features (VSX-S510 only) Network setting using Safari browser Friendly Name setting using Safari browser Click Firmware Update. Launch Safari on your computer. Launch Safari on your computer. Press Bookmark icon. Click Bonjour list (a), and then Press Bookmark icon. Click Bonjour list (a), and then select this receiver’s name (Friendly Name) (b) in select this receiver’s name (Friendly Name) (b) in Bookmark.
  • Page 48: Factory Reset

    Playback with NETWORK features (VSX-S510 only) Browse the latest firmware on your computer (a) and Factory Reset About network playback then press Upload (b). Use to reset all network connection settings to their initial, The network playback function of this unit uses the following The extension of the firmware is fw.
  • Page 49: About Playback Behavior Over A Network

    Quantization bitrate 16 bit Media is either a registered trademark or trademark of Pioneer is not responsible for any malfunction of the player Microsoft Corporation in the U.S. and/or other countries. Use Channel 2 ch and/or the NETWORK features due to communication error/...
  • Page 50 32 kHz, 44.1 kHz, 48 kHz .wma but some parts of the specification are not supported; Quantization bitrate 16 bit specifically, Pro, Lossless, Voice. Uncompressed FLAC files are not supported. Pioneer does not Channel 2 ch guarantee playback. Bitrate 5 kbps to 320 kbps...
  • Page 51: Home Menu

    Chapter Home Menu Select the setting you want to adjust. Using the Home Menu Manual speaker setup The following section shows you how to make detailed This receiver allows you to make detailed settings to optimize Ho me M enu H ome Me nu settings to specify how you’re using the receiver, and also the surround sound performance.
  • Page 52: X.over

    Home Menu • Center – Select LARGE if your center speaker reproduces amount of bass due to low frequency cancellations. In this CAUTION bass frequencies effectively, or select SMALL to send bass case, try changing the position or direction of speakers. If •...
  • Page 53: Speaker Distance

    Home Menu Adjust the level of each channel using /. Speaker Distance The Input Assign menu / If you selected Manual, use to switch speakers. The For good sound depth and separation from your system, you Assigns input function for analog audio input terminal. Auto setup will output test tones in the order shown on- need to specify the distance of your speakers from the •...
  • Page 54: The Auto Power Down Menu

    Home Menu When you’re finished, press RETURN. Select ‘MHL Setup’ from the Home Menu. The Auto Power Down menu You return to the Home Menu. Set to automatically turn off the receiver after a specified time H ome Me nu 7 .
  • Page 55: The Osd Setup Menu (Vsx-S510 Only)

    Home Menu relevant device's instruction manual for details. If this does Choose the ‘ARC’ setting you want. The OSD Setup menu (VSX-S510 only) not work, turn OFF the ARC function. If this is the case, When a TV supporting the HDMI Audio Return Channel listen to the TV audio after connecting this unit and the TV Sets the overlay function ON/OFF.
  • Page 56: Control With Hdmi Function (Vsx-S510 Only)

    Synchronized operations below with a Control with HDMI- Important Select ‘HDMI Setup’ from the Home Menu. compatible Pioneer TV or Blu-ray Disc player are possible • When connecting this system or changing connections, be when the component is connected to the receiver using an Ho me Me nu 5 .
  • Page 57: Before Using Synchronization

    Control with HDMI function (VSX-S510 only) • LAST – The HDMI input signal selected previously will When in the synchronized amp mode, the synchronized be output. amp mode is canceled when the receiver’s power is turned off. To turn the synchronized amp mode back on, •...
  • Page 58: Additional Information

    Noise during playback of a cassette deck.  No sound from subwoofer.  power and call a Pioneer authorized independent service Move the cassette deck away from your receiver, until the noise  Make sure the subwoofer is switched on.
  • Page 59: Network Feature (Vsx-S510 Only)

    Additional information   Check that the Bluetooth wireless technology device is not too  No sound is output or a noise is output when software Playback does not start while ‘Connecting Wired...’ far from the unit and that obstructions are not set between the with DTS is played back.
  • Page 60: Troubleshooting Of Wireless Lan

    Additional information  Internet radio stations even when they are listed in the list of - With the wireless LAN converter connected to the receiver, Audio playback is undesirably stopped or disturbed. Internet radio stations on this receiver (page 44). turn the receiver’s power off, unplug the power cord from the ...
  • Page 61: Hdmi

    Additional information settings of the wireless LAN router, etc., then change the  If video images do not appear on your TV, try adjusting the Note settings of the wireless LAN converter. resolution, Deep Color or other setting for your component. •...
  • Page 62: Htc Connect

    Additional information AirPlay works with iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch with iOS • Redistributions in binary form must reproduce the above HTC Connect 4.3.3 or later, Mac with OS X Mountain Lion, and Mac and PC copyright notice, this list of conditions and the following with iTunes 10.2.2 or later.
  • Page 63: Resetting The Main Unit

    Additional information VSX-S510 Status messages Descriptions Important • If the Control with HDMI function is set to ON, the HDMI The license for the contents to be played License Error function’s Standby Through is set to anything other than back is invalid. OFF, or the Network Standby is set to ON, you may not be This is displayed when the file you have Item Already Exists...
  • Page 64: Specifications

    Additional information Miscellaneous Specifications Power Requirements..AC 220 V to 230 V, 50 Hz/60 Hz Power Consumption ....96 W (VSX-S510) Audio section 70 W (VSX-S310) Rated power output...
  • Page 65 253 Alexandra Road, #04-01, Singapore 159936 TEL: 65-6472-7555 PIONEER ELECTRONICS AUSTRALIA PTY. LTD. 5 Arco Lane, Heatherton, Victoria, 3202, Australia, TEL: (03) 9586-6300 PIONEER ELECTRONICS DE MEXICO S.A. DE C.V. Blvd.Manuel Avila Camacho 138 10 piso Col.Lomas de Chapultepec, Mexico, D.F. 11000 TEL: 55-9178-4270 K002_B3_En...

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