Pioneer VSX-522-K User Manual

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.

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Before making or changing connections, switch off the 

power and disconnect the power cord from the AC outlet.

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Before unplugging the power cord, switch the power into 

standby.

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.

Be careful to connect the terminal in the proper direction.

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Set the HDMI parameter in 

Setting the Audio options on 

page 28

 to THRU (THROUGH) and set the input signal in 

Selecting the audio input signal on page 20

 to HDMI, if you 

want to hear HDMI audio output from your TV (no sound 

will be heard from this receiver).

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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. In this case, use a 

(analog) composite connection.

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When the video signal from the HDMI is 480i, 480p, 576i or 

576p, Multi Ch PCM sound and HD sound cannot be 

received.

The HDMI connection transfers uncompressed digital video, 

as well as almost every kind of digital audio that the 

connected component is compatible with, including DVD-

Video, DVD-Audio, SACD, Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby TrueHD, 

DTS-HD Master Audio (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.

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Digital transfer of uncompressed video (contents protected 

by HDCP (1080p/24, 1080p/60, etc.))

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3D signal transfer

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Deep Color signal transfer

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x.v.Color signal transfer

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Audio Return Channel (see 

The HDMI Setup menu on 

page 33

)

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Input of multi-channel linear PCM digital audio signals 

(192 kHz or less) for up to 8 channels

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Input of the following digital audio formats:

– Dolby Digital, Dolby Digital Plus, DTS, High bitrate audio 

(Dolby TrueHD, DTS-HD Master Audio), DVD-Audio, CD, 

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

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Use a High Speed HDMI

®

 cable. If HDMI cable other than 

a High Speed HDMI

®

 cable is used, it may not work 

properly.

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When an HDMI cable with a built-in equalizer is connected, 

it may not operate properly.

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3D, Deep Color, x.v.Color signal transfer and Audio Return 

Channel are only possible when connected to a compatible 

component.

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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.

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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.