Pioneer VSX-502 User Manual

Operating
Instructions
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display.
Thank you for buying this Pioneer product.
Please read through these operating instructions so you will know how
to
operate
your
model
properly.
After
you
have
finished
reading
the
instructions, put them away in a safe place for future reference.
In some countries or regions, the shape of the power plug and power
outlet may sometimes differ from that shown in the explanatory
drawings. However, the method of connecting and operating the unit
is the same.
WARNING: to prevent FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD, DO
NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.
IMPORTANT NOTICE
[For U.S. and Canadian models]
The serial number for this equipment is located on the rear panel.
Please write this serial number on your enclosed warranty card and
keep it in a secure area. This is for your security.
Note to CATV system installer
This reminder is provided to call the CATV system installer’s
attention to Article 820-40 of the NEC that provides guidelines for
proper grounding and, in particular, specifies that the cable ground
shall be connected to the grounding system of the building, as close
to the point of cable entry as practical.
DEMO MODE
¢ The demonstration mode is activated by turning on the power
switch while holding down the RETURN button (from power
standby condition). The demonstration will appear on the
® Press the POWER switch to cancel the demonstration.
© Activating the demonstration mode causes memory contents
to return to their original default condition except tuner.
AUDIO/VIDEO STEREO RECEIVER
VSX-502
VSX-5125
*Illustration shows mode! VSX-502.
[For Canadian model}
CAUTION:
To
PREVENT
ELECTRIC
SHOCK
DO
NOT
USE
THIS
(POLARIZED)
PLUG
WITH
AN
EXTENSION
CORD,
RECEPTACLE
OR
OTHER
OUTLET
UNLESS
THE
BLADES
CAN
BE
FULLY
INSERTED
TO
PREVENT
BLADE
EXPOSURE.
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RETURN function
This
function
returns
the
unit
to
a
set
of
initia!
settings
and
ready
to
broadcast
tuner.
This
is
heipful
during
troubleshooting
or
when
no
sound
is
output.
For
details,
refer
to
page
17.
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The Art of Entertainment

Pioneer VSX-502 Specifications

Amplifier Section

continuous average power output	100 watts per channel
continuous power output (surround mode)	20 W + 20 W (1 kHz, 0.8 %, 8 Ω)
continuous power output (front and center driven)	70 W + 70 W (1 kHz, 0.8 %, 8 Ω)
dynamic power	230 W/220 W

FM Tuner Section

frequency range	87.5 MHz to 108 MHz
usable sensitivity	10.8 dBf
signal-to-noise ratio (mono)	80 dB (at 65 dBf)
signal-to-noise ratio (stereo)	76 dB (at 85 dBf)
capture ratio	1 dB

AM Tuner Section

frequency range with 9 kHz step	531 kHz — 1602 kHz
frequency range with 10 kHz step	530 kHz — 1, 700 kHz
sensitivity (IHF, loop antenna)	300 nV/m

Power

power requirements (U.S. and Canadian models)	AC 120V, 60 Hz
power requirements (multi-voltage model)	AC 110 V/120 — 127 V/220V//240 V, 50/60 Hz
power consumption (U.S. and Canadian models)	240 W, 320 VA
power consumption (multi-voltage model)	610 W

Weight and Dimensions

dimensions	420 (W) x 162 (H) x 406 (D) mm
dimensions (inches)	16-9/16 (W) x 6-3/8 (H) x16 (D) in
weight (without package)	9.7 kg (21 lb 6 oz)