Pioneer VSX-522-K User Manual

The main buttons (



, 



, etc.) are used to control a component 

after you have selected it using the input function buttons.
The controls above these buttons can be accessed after you 

have selected the corresponding input function button (

, 

 and 

). These buttons also function as described 

below.
Press 

 first to access:

, 

 – Use to adjust Bass or Treble.

• These controls are disabled when the listening mode is 

set to DIRECT or PURE DIRECT. 

• When the front speaker is set at SMALL in the Speaker 

Setting (or automatically via the Auto MCACC setup) 

and the X.Over is set above 150 Hz, the subwoofer 

channel level will be adjusted by pressing 

 

(

page 31

).

Use the number buttons to directly select a radio frequency 

(

page 24

) or the tracks on a CD, etc. There are other buttons 

that can be accessed after 

 is pressed. (For example 

, etc.)

 – Press to select ON, AUTO or OFF the surround 

back channel (

page 27

).

 – Press repeatedly to select a channel, then 

use 

 to adjust the level (

page 31

).

 – Use to adjust the channel level.

 – Switches to Midnight or Loudness listening 

(

page 28

).

 – Use to change the speaker system on or off. 

When the SP OFF is selected, no sound is output from the 

speakers connected to this receiver.

 – Dims or brightens the display. The brightness 

can be controlled in four steps.



Turns on or off the power of the Pioneer DVD/DVR units when 

, 

 or 

 is selected using the input function buttons. 

These buttons can control only be used with Pioneer TVs.



 – Use to turn on/off the power of the TV.

 – Use to select the TV input signal.

 – Use to select channels.

 – Use to adjust the volume on your TV.

Use to set the listening volume.

Mutes/unmutes the sound.

Switches the display of this unit. The listening mode, sound 

volume, Pre Out setting or input name can be checked by 

selecting an input source.

•

The Pre Out setting may or may not be displayed, 

depending on the input source you have selected.

The batteries included with the unit are to check initial 

operations; they may not last over a long period. We 

recommend using alkaline batteries that have a longer life.

•

Incorrect use of batteries may result in such hazards as 

leakage and bursting. Observe the following precautions:

-

Never use new and old batteries together.

-

Insert the plus and minus sides of the batteries properly 

according to the marks in the battery case.

-

Batteries with the same shape may have different 

voltages. Do not use different batteries together.

-

When disposing of used batteries, please comply with 

governmental regulations or environmental public 

institution’s rules that apply in your country or area.

-

Do not use or store batteries in direct sunlight or other 

excessively hot place, such as inside a car or near a 

heater. This can cause batteries to leak, overheat, 

explode or catch fire. It can also reduce the life or 

performance of batteries.

The remote control may not work properly if:

•

There are obstacles between the remote control and the 

receiver’s remote sensor.

•

Direct sunlight or fluorescent light is shining onto the 

remote sensor.

•

The receiver is located near a device that is emitting 

infrared rays.

•

The receiver is operated simultaneously with another 

infrared remote control unit.

30°

7 m (23 ft.)

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