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VSX-532
AV RECEIVER
 
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Operating Instructions

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  • Page 1 VSX-532 AV RECEIVER   Register your product on http://www.pioneerelectronics.com (US) http://www.pioneerelectronics.ca (Canada) Operating Instructions...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    3 Basic Setup 6 Home Menu Thank you for buying this Pioneer product. Please read through these operating instructions so you will know how to ......29...
  • Page 3: Before You Start

    Before you start Flow of settings on the receiver The unit is a full-fledged AV receiver equipped with an The Input Assign menu (page Checking what’s in the box abundance of functions and terminals. It can be used easily (When using connections other than the after following the procedure below to make the connections Please check that you’ve received the following supplied recommended connections.)
  • Page 4: Controls And Displays

    Controls and displays Front panel VSX-532 INPUT SELECTOR PRESET / dial – Use to select preset radio stations Listening mode buttons Selects an input source (page 18). (page 23). AUTO SURROUND/STREAM DIRECT – Switches between Auto surround mode (page 24) and Stream...
  • Page 5: Display

    Controls and displays Display PHASE DTS indicators HDMI – Lights when an HDMI signal is selected. Blinks Lights when the Phase Control is switched on (page 26). when an HDMI signal is selected and selected HDMI DTS – Lights when a source with DTS encoded audio input is not provided.
  • Page 6: Remote Control

    Use to select the input source to this receiver (page 18). This STREAM BOX STREAM BOX Press to select the audio input signal of the component to will enable you to control other Pioneer components with the play back (page 18). S.BOX S.BOX remote control.
  • Page 7: Loading The Batteries

    Controls and displays Loading the batteries Operating range of remote control 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.
  • Page 8: Connecting Your Equipment

    Connecting your equipment Hints on the speaker placement Placing the speakers Where you put your speakers in the room has a big effect on the quality of the sound. The By connecting the left and right front speakers (L/R), the center speaker (C), the left and right following guidelines should help you to get the best sound from your system.
  • Page 9: Connecting The Speakers

    Connecting your equipment Subwoofer Front left Front right Connecting the speakers Center The receiver will work with just two stereo speakers (the front speakers in the diagram) but using at least three speakers is recommended, and a complete setup is best for surround LINE LEVEL sound.
  • Page 10: Making Cable Connections

    Connecting your equipment • If the video signal does not appear on your TV, try Note Making cable connections adjusting the resolution settings on your component or ®/ • Use a High Speed HDMI ™ Cable. If HDMI cable other display.
  • Page 11: Analog Audio Cables

    Connecting your equipment Analog audio cables Standard RCA video cables About video outputs connection Use stereo RCA phono cables to connect analog audio These cables are the most common type of video connection This receiver is not loaded with a video converter. When you components.
  • Page 12: Connecting A Tv And Playback Components

    Connecting your equipment Connecting a TV and playback components HDMI/DVI-compatible components Streaming media player Game console Blu-ray Disc /DVD Set-top box 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 using a commercially available HDMI cable.
  • Page 13: Connecting Your Component With No Hdmi Terminal

    Connecting your equipment Connecting your component with no HDMI terminal Blu-ray Disc/DVD player Set-top box This diagram shows connections of a TV and Blu-ray Disc/DVD player (or other playback component) with no HDMI terminal to Select one Select one the receiver. VIDEO OUT VIDEO OUT ANALOG AUDIO OUT...
  • Page 14: Connecting Antennas

    Connecting your equipment To improve AM reception Place the AM antenna on a flat surface and in a direction Connecting antennas giving the best reception. Connect a 5 m to 6 m (16 ft. to 20 ft.) length of vinyl-coated wire to the AM antenna terminal without disconnecting the Connect the AM loop antenna and the FM wire antenna as Connect the FM wire antenna into the FM antenna...
  • Page 15: Connecting A Usb Device

    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 16: Basic Setup

    Basic Setup Automatically setting up for surround sound Switch on the receiver and your TV. Press button on the remote control to switch to BD/ DVD entry. (MCACC) Switch the TV input to the input that connects this HOME MENU receiver to the TV through the corresponding HDMI Press button.
  • Page 17: Other Problems When Using The Full Auto Mcacc Setup

    Basic Setup appliances (air conditioner, fridge, fan, etc.), that may be ENTER Wait for the test tones to finish. Make sure “OK” is selected, then press affecting the environment and switch them off if necessary. If A progress report is displayed on-screen while the If the screen in step 10 is left untouched for 10 seconds there are any instructions showing in the front panel display, ENTER...
  • Page 18: Basic Playback

    Basic playback It is possible to check on the front panel display whether Selecting the audio input signal Playing a source or not surround sound playback is being performed The audio input signal can be selected for each input source. properly.
  • Page 19 Basic playback • When digital input (optical or coaxial) is selected, this receiver can only play back Dolby Digital, PCM (32 kHz to 96 kHz) and DTS (including DTS 96 kHz/24 bit) digital • In order to enjoy the picture and/or sound from devices connected to each terminal, select the input by doing the following. signal formats.
  • Page 20: Playing A Usb Device

    USB Important shows compatible formats for compressed audio files: operation mode. • MP3 (MPEG-1/2/2.5 Audio Layer 3) – Sampling rates: • Pioneer cannot guarantee compatibility (operation and/or GAME GAME HOME HOME RETURN RETURN 32 kHz/44.1 kHz/48 kHz;...
  • Page 21: Music Playback Using Bluetooth ® Wireless Technology

    Use of this unit is limited to home use. (Transmission procedure on it. distances may be reduced depending on communication • This unit will be displayed as “Pioneer VSX-532” on all environment). BLUETOOTH capable devices that you have.
  • Page 22: Listening To The Radio

    Basic playback In the following locations, poor condition or inability to receive When changing connections of audio or other cables for Improving FM sound radio waves may cause the audio to be interrupted or products supported by this unit, confirm that you have If the TUNE or ST indicators don’t light when tuning to an FM stopped: sufficient working space in the surrounding area.
  • Page 23: Listening To Station Presets

    Basic playback • Stations are stored in stereo. When the station is stored in the FM MONO mode, it shows as ST when recalled. Listening to station presets You will need to have some presets stored to do this. See Saving station presets on page 22 if you haven’t done this already.
  • Page 24: Listening To Your System

    Listening to your system Auto playback Choosing the listening mode Listening in surround sound AUTO SURROUND/ ALC/ AUTO/ ALC/ STREAM DIRECT STANDARD SURR DIRECT STANDARD This receiver offers a variety of listening modes to The simplest, most direct listening option is the AUTO Using this receiver, you can listen to any source in surround accommodate playback of various audio formats.
  • Page 25: Using The Advanced Surround

    Listening to your system Note Multichannel sources Using the Advanced surround ADVANCED SURROUND ADV SURR • During ECO mode, the brightness switches between 2 STEREO ALC See above. levels. If the dimmest level is selected, DIMMER will be The Advanced surround feature creates a variety of surround Straight Decode No additional effects shown on the display.
  • Page 26: Using The Advanced Sound Retriever

    Listening to your system Note Using the Advanced Sound Retriever Setting the Audio options • Phase matching is a very important factor in achieving proper There are a number of additional sound settings you can sound reproduction. If two waveforms are ‘in phase’, they make using the AV ADJUST menu.
  • Page 27 Listening to your system The default setting when the USB and BT AUDIO inputs are Setting/What it does Option(s) Setting/What it does Option(s) selected is ON. MIDNIGHT/LOUDNESS M/L OFF 0 (0 dB) This setting works only with dual mono encoded Dolby Digital SACD G.
  • Page 28: Displaying The Fixed Pcm Setting Menu

    Listening to your system • The functions that can be set differ depending on the input signal or speaker settings. Displaying the Fixed PCM Setting menu AUTO DIRECT PURE DIRECT STEREO ALC/ ADV SURR Using the The Fixed PCM Audio options are not displayed by default. SURROUND STANDARD headphones...
  • Page 29: Home Menu

    Home Menu Using the Home Menu Select the setting you want to adjust. Manual speaker setup The following section shows you how to make detailed This receiver allows you to make detailed settings to optimize Home Menu settings to specify how you’re using the receiver, and also the surround sound performance.
  • Page 30: X.over

    Home Menu • Surr – Select LARGE if your surround speakers • For more on selecting the speaker sizes, see Speaker Select a setup option. reproduce bass frequencies effectively. Select SMALL to Setting on page • Manual – Move the test tone manually from speaker send bass frequencies to the other speakers or Select ‘Manual SP Setup’...
  • Page 31: Speaker Distance

    Home Menu Speaker Distance Select ‘Input Assign’ from the Home Menu. The Auto Power Down menu For good sound depth from your system, you need to specify Set to automatically turn off the receiver after a specified time Home Menu the distance of your speakers from the listening position.
  • Page 32: The Hdmi Setup Menu

    Home Menu • The CEC (Consumer Electronic Control) function may The HDMI Setup menu Choose the ‘4k60p Setting’ setting you want. activate when the ARC function is turned ON, causing If the TV to be connected using HDMI supports 4K/60p, power to turn ON and OFF and the input to switch from If your TV supports an audio return channel (ARC) function, you can switch the 4k60p setting in accordance with TV...
  • Page 33: Additional Information

    Make sure the player’s settings are correct and/or the DTS Switch the subwoofer setting in Speaker Setting on page 29 and call a Pioneer authorized independent service company. signal out is on. Refer to the instruction manual supplied with to YES or PLUS.
  • Page 34: Hdmi

    Additional information (this will automatically compensate for a delay in the wireless technology. Check the setting of the BLUETOOTH HDMI format digital audio transmissions require a longer time subwoofer output). wireless technology device. to be recognized. Due to this, interruption in the audio may occur when switching between audio formats or beginning Check that pairing is correct.
  • Page 35: Resetting The Main Unit

    Additional information Digital In/Out Section Resetting the main unit Specifications HDMI terminal ..... . . Type A (19-pin) HDMI output type ......5 V, 55 mA Use this procedure to reset all the receiver’s settings to the Amplifier section USB terminal .
  • Page 36 Bluetooth SIG, Inc. modifications without notice, due to improvements. “Pioneer”, “PHASE CONTROL”, “MCACC” and “AUTO LEVEL CONTROL” are trademarks of Pioneer Corporation, and are used under license. Other trademarks and trade names are those of their respective owners.
  • Page 37: Software License Notice

    Additional information Finally, any free program is threatened constantly by software patents. These requirements apply to the modified work as a whole. If identifiable Software license notice We wish to avoid the danger that redistributors of a free program will sections of that work are not derived from the Program, and can be individually obtain patent licenses, in effect making the program reasonably considered independent and separate works in themselves,...
  • Page 38 Additional information However, parties who have received copies, or rights, from you in detail to address new problems or concerns. This program is free software; you can redistribute it and/or modify it under this License will not have their licenses terminated so long as Each version is given a distinguishing version number.
  • Page 39 (Canada) © 2017 Onkyo & Pioneer Corporation. All rights reserved. © 2017 Onkyo & Pioneer Corporation. Tous droits de reproduction et de traduction réservés. “Pioneer” and “MCACC logo” are trademarks of Pioneer Corporation, and are used under license. F1702-0...

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