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Before you start
Checking what’s in the box
Please check that you’ve received the following supplied
accessories:
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Setup microphone
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Remote control
•
AAA size IEC R03 dry cell batteries (to confirm system
operation) x2
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AM loop antenna
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FM wire antenna
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Power cord
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Warranty card
•
Quick start guide
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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:
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Required setting item
Setting to be made as necessary
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
)
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Selecting the audio input signal (
page 26
)
•
Playing an iPod (
page 28
)
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Playing a USB device (
page 29
)
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Choosing the listening mode (
page 36
)
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Adjusting the sound as desired
•
Using the Sound Retriever (
page 37
)
•
Better sound using Phase Control (
page 38
)
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Listening with Acoustic Calibration EQ (
page 38
)
•
Using surround back channel processing (VSX-S510
only) (
page 38
)
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Setting the Up Mix function (VSX-S510 only) (
page 39
)
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Setting the Audio options (
page 40
)
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Manual speaker setup (
page 51
)
