AUDIO/VIDEO MULTI-CHANNEL
RECEIVER
VSX-518-S/-K
Operating Instructions
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The exclamation point within an equilateral
triangle is intended to alert the user to the
presence of important operating and
maintenance (servicing) instructions in the
literature accompanying the appliance.
The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol,
within an equilateral triangle, is intended to
alert the user to the presence of uninsulated
"dangerous voltage" within the product's
enclosure that may be of sufficient
magnitude to constitute a risk of electric
shock to persons.
CAUTION:
TO PREVENT THE RISK OF ELECTRIC
SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR
BACK). NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS
INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED
SERVICE PERSONNEL.
CAUTION
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
DO NOT OPEN
IMPORTANT
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Replacement and mounting of an AC plug on the power supply cord of this unit should be performed only by qualified
service personnel.
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IMPORTANT: THE MOULDED PLUG
This appliance is supplied with a moulded three pin mains plug for your safety and convenience. A 10 amp fuse is fitted in this plug. Should the
fuse need to be replaced, please ensure that the replacement fuse has a rating of 10 amps and that it is approved by ASTA or BSI to BS1362.
Check for the ASTA mark
or the BSI mark
on the body of the fuse.
If the plug contains a removable fuse cover, you must ensure that it is refitted when the fuse is replaced. If you lose the fuse cover the plug
must not be used until a replacement cover is obtained. A replacement fuse cover can be obtained from your local dealer.
If the fitted moulded plug is unsuitable for your socket outlet, then the fuse shall be removed and the plug cut off and disposed of
safely. There is a danger of severe electrical shock if the cut off plug is inserted into any 13 amp socket.
If a new plug is to be fitted, please observe the wiring code as shown below. If in any doubt, please consult a qualified electrician.
IMPORTANT: The wires in this mains lead are coloured in accordance with the following code:
Blue : Neutral
Brown : Live
As the colours of the wires in the mains lead of this appliance may not correspond with the coloured markings identifying the terminals in
your plug, proceed as follows ;
The wire which is coloured BLUE must be connected to the terminal which is marked with the
letter
N or coloured BLACK.
The wire which is coloured BROWN must be connected to the terminal which is marked with the
letter
L or coloured RED.
How to replace the fuse: Open the fuse compartment with a screwdriver and replace the fuse.
WARNING
This equipment is not waterproof. To prevent a fire
or shock hazard, do not place any container filled
with liquid near this equipment (such as a vase or
flower pot) or expose it to dripping, splashing, rain
or moisture.
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WARNING
The voltage of the available power supply differs
according to country or region. Be sure that the
power supply voltage of the area where this unit
will be used meets the required voltage (e.g., 230 V
or 120 V) written on the rear panel.
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Before plugging in for the first time, read the following
section carefully.
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CAUTION
The STANDBY/ON switch on this unit will not
completely shut off all power from the AC outlet.
Since the power cord serves as the main disconnect
device for the unit, you will need to unplug it from
the AC outlet to shut down all power. Therefore,
make sure the unit has been installed so that the
power cord can be easily unplugged from the AC
outlet in case of an accident. To avoid fire hazard,
the power cord should also be unplugged from the
AC outlet when left unused for a long period of time
(for example, when on vacation).
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VENTILATION CAUTION
When installing this unit, make sure to leave space
around the unit for ventilation to improve heat
radiation (at least 20 cm at top, 10 cm at rear, and
30 cm at each side).
WARNING
Slots and openings in the cabinet are provided for
ventilation to ensure reliable operation of the
product, and to protect it from overheating. To
prevent fire hazard, the openings should never be
blocked or covered with items (such as newspapers,
table-cloths, curtains) or by operating the
equipment on thick carpet or a bed.
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If the AC plug of this unit does not match the AC
outlet you want to use, the plug must be removed
and appropriate one fitted. Replacement and
mounting of an AC plug on the power supply cord of
this unit should be performed only by qualified
service personnel. If connected to an AC outlet, the
cut-off plug can cause severe electrical shock. Make
sure it is properly disposed of after removal.
The equipment should be disconnected by removing
the mains plug from the wall socket when left
unused for a long period of time (for example, when
on vacation).
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For Taiwan exclusively
Taiwanese two pin flat-bladed plug
TWO VOLTAGE SELECTORS
220V
110V
230 -240V
120 -127V
110V
220V
230 - 240V
120 - 127V
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Voltage selector
You can find the voltage selector switch on the rear
panel of multi-voltage models.
The factory setting for the voltage selector is 220 V.
Please set it to the correct voltage for your country
or region.
· Saudi Arabia operates on 127 V and 220 V mains
voltage. Please set to the correct voltage before using.
· For Taiwan, please set to 110 V before using.
· For Mexico, please set to 120 V to 127 V before using.
Before changing the voltage, disconnect the AC power
cord. Use a medium size screwdriver to change the
voltage selector switch.
Medium-size screwdriver
WARNING
To prevent a fire hazard, do not place any naked
flame sources (such as a lighted candle) on the
equipment.
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For U.S. and Australia Model
Operating Environment
Operating environment temperature and humidity:
+5 ºC to +35 ºC (+41 ºF to +95 ºF); less than 85 %RH
(cooling vents not blocked)
Do not install this unit in a poorly ventilated area, or in
locations exposed to high humidity or direct sunlight (or
strong artificial light)
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This product is for general household purposes. Any
failure due to use for other than household purposes
(such as long-term use for business purposes in a
restaurant or use in a car or ship) and which
requires repair will be charged for even during the
warranty period.
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Contents
01 Before you start
Checking what's in the box
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Loading the batteries
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Operating range of remote control
. . . . . . . . . 6
Installing the receiver
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Ventilation
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
02 5 minute guide
Introduction to home theater
. . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Listening to Surround Sound
. . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Using the Quick Setup
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
03 Connecting up
Making cable connections
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Analog audio cables
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Digital audio cables
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Video cables
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Connecting a DVD player and TV
. . . . . . . . . 10
Connecting the multichannel
analog outputs
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Connecting a satellite receiver or
other digital set-top box
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Connecting other audio components
. . . . . . 12
About the WMA9 Pro decoder
. . . . . . . . . . 12
Connecting to the front panel
audio mini jack
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Connecting other video components
. . . . . . 13
Using the component video jacks
. . . . . . . . 14
Connecting antennas
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Using external antennas
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Connecting the speakers
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Hints on speaker placement
. . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Speaker placement diagrams
. . . . . . . . . . . 17
04 Controls and displays
Front panel
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Display
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Remote control
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Direct function
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
05 Listening to your system
Auto playback
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Listening in surround sound
. . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Using the Advanced surround effects
. . . . . 25
Listening in stereo
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Using Front Stage Surround Advance
. . . . . . 26
Using Stream Direct
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Using the Sound Retriever
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Using Phase Control
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Using Virtual Surround Back (VSB)
. . . . . . . . 27
Setting the AV options
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Playing other sources
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Choosing the input signal
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Selecting the multichannel analog inputs
. . . 30
06 The System Setup menu
Using the System Setup menu
. . . . . . . . . . . 31
Manual speaker setup
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Speaker setting
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Crossover network
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Channel level
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Speaker Distance
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
The Input Assign menu
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
07 Using the tuner
Listening to the radio
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
Improving FM stereo sound
. . . . . . . . . . . . 34
Tuning directly to a station
. . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
Saving station presets
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
Naming station presets
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
Listening to station presets
. . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
Changing the frequency step
. . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
08 Making recordings
Making an audio or a video recording
. . . . . . 37
09 Additional information
Troubleshooting
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
Resetting the main unit
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
Switching the speaker impedance
. . . . . . . . . 40
Power cord caution
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
Cleaning the unit
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
Specifications
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
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Chapter 1:
Before you start
Checking what's in the box
Please check that you've received the following
supplied accessories:
· Remote control
· AA size IEC R6 dry cell batteries (to confirm
system operation) x2
· AM loop antenna
· FM wire antenna
· Power cords (make sure you use the
correct cord for your country/region):
Multi-voltage model
Round 2-pin type, flat blade 2-pin type and
UK 3-pin type
Other models
Round 2-pin type
· J-shaped plug
· These operating instructions
Loading the batteries
Caution
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 instruction'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.
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