PIONEER VSX-518-S/YPWXJ
Owner's Manual

Connecting up

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Caution � These speaker terminals carry HAZARDOUS LIVE voltage. To prevent the risk of electric shock when connecting or disconnecting the speaker cables, disconnect the power cord before touching any uninsulated parts. � Make sure that all the bare speaker wire is twisted together and inserted fully into the speaker terminal. If any of the bare speaker wire touches the back panel it may cause the power to cut off as a safety measure.

� To achieve the best possible surround sound, install your speakers as shown below. Be sure all speakers are installed securely to prevent accidents and improve sound quality. Caution � If you choose to install the center speaker on top of the TV, be sure to secure it with putty, or by other suitable means, to reduce the risk of damage or injury resulting from the speaker falling from the TV in the event of external shocks such as earthquakes. � Make sure no exposed speaker wire is touching the rear panel, this may cause the receiver to turn off automatically.

Hints on speaker placement
Speakers are usually designed with a particular placement in mind. Some are designed to be floorstanding, while others should be placed on stands to sound their best. Some should be placed near a wall; others should be placed away from walls. We have provided a few tips on getting the best sound from your speakers (following), but you should also follow the guidelines on placement that the speaker manufacturer provided with your particular speakers to get the most out of them. � Place the front left and right speakers at equal distances from the TV. � When placing speakers near the TV, we recommend using magnetically shielded speakers to prevent possible interference, such as discoloration of the picture when the TV is switched on. If you do not have magnetically shielded speakers and notice discoloration of the TV picture, move the speakers farther away from the TV. � Place the center speaker above or below the TV so that the sound of the center channel is localized at the TV screen. � If possible, place the surround speakers slightly above ear level. � Try not to place the surround speakers further away from the listening position than the front and center speakers. Doing so can weaken the surround sound effect.

Speaker placement diagrams
The following illustrations show 5.1 channel speaker setups.

3-D view of 5.1 channel speaker setup

Overhead view of speaker setup
Front left Center Front right

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Subwoofer Surround left Surround right

Listening position

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