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Operating Instructions Manual de instrucciones AUDIO/VIDEO MULTI-CHANNEL RECEIVER RECEPTOR AUDIO-VIDEO MULTICANAL VSX-1020 Register your product on http://www.pioneerelectronics.com (US) http://www.pioneerelectronics.ca (Canada) · Protect your new investment The details of your ...in the event of an insurance claim such as loss or theft. · Receive free tips, updates and service bulletins on your new product · Improve product development Your input helps us continue to design products that meet your needs. · Receive a free Pioneer newsletter Registered customers can opt in to...
Operating Instructions Manual de instrucciones AUDIO/VIDEO MULTI-CHANNEL RECEIVER RECEPTOR AUDIO-VIDEO MULTICANAL VSX-1020 Register your product on http://www.pioneerelectronics.com (US) http://www.pioneerelectronics.ca (Canada) · Protect your new investment The details of your ...in the event of an insurance claim such as loss or theft. · Receive free tips, updates and service bulletins on your new product · Improve product development Your input helps us continue to design products that meet your needs. · Receive a free Pioneer newsletter Registered customers can opt in to...
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... installation. Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for connections. Product Name: AUDIO/VIDEO MULTI-CHANNEL RECEIVER Model Number: VSX-1020 Responsible Party Name: PIONEER ELECTRONICS (USA) INC. D36-AP9-1_A1_En This Class B digital apparatus complies with the limits for even during the...This product satisfies FCC regulations when shielded cables and connectors are designed to dripping, splashing, rain or moisture. Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. - Operation is for the first time, read the following measures: - Phone: 1-800-421-1404 URL: http://www....
... installation. Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for connections. Product Name: AUDIO/VIDEO MULTI-CHANNEL RECEIVER Model Number: VSX-1020 Responsible Party Name: PIONEER ELECTRONICS (USA) INC. D36-AP9-1_A1_En This Class B digital apparatus complies with the limits for even during the...This product satisfies FCC regulations when shielded cables and connectors are designed to dripping, splashing, rain or moisture. Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. - Operation is for the first time, read the following measures: - Phone: 1-800-421-1404 URL: http://www....
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... model properly. After you start Checking what's in a safe place for Advanced MCACC output 34 Connecting an IR receiver 35 Operating other Pioneer components with this Pioneer product. Please read through LAN interface 32 Connecting an HDMI-equipped component to the front panel input 32 Connecting an.... . . 52 Listening to Satellite Radio 53 Listening to operate your TV with no HDMI input . . . 26 Connecting a satellite/cable receiver or other set-top box 27 Connecting a HDD/DVD recorder, VCR and other video sources 27 Connecting other audio components 28 About the WMA9 Pro...
... model properly. After you start Checking what's in a safe place for Advanced MCACC output 34 Connecting an IR receiver 35 Operating other Pioneer components with this Pioneer product. Please read through LAN interface 32 Connecting an HDMI-equipped component to the front panel input 32 Connecting an.... . . 52 Listening to Satellite Radio 53 Listening to operate your TV with no HDMI input . . . 26 Connecting a satellite/cable receiver or other set-top box 27 Connecting a HDD/DVD recorder, VCR and other video sources 27 Connecting other audio components 28 About the WMA9 Pro...
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... Checking your system settings 74 Resetting the system 75 Default system settings 75 09 Controlling the rest of your system Operating multiple receivers 76 Setting the remote to control other components 76 Selecting preset codes directly 77 Programming signals from other remote controls 77 Erasing ... multioperation 81 Resetting the remote control presets 82 Default preset codes 82 Controls the components 82 10 The Advanced MCACC menu Making receiver settings from the Advanced MCACC menu 85 Automatic MCACC (Expert 86 Manual MCACC setup 89 Fine Channel Level 90 Fine Speaker Distance...
... Checking your system settings 74 Resetting the system 75 Default system settings 75 09 Controlling the rest of your system Operating multiple receivers 76 Setting the remote to control other components 76 Selecting preset codes directly 77 Programming signals from other remote controls 77 Erasing ... multioperation 81 Resetting the remote control presets 82 Default preset codes 82 Controls the components 82 10 The Advanced MCACC menu Making receiver settings from the Advanced MCACC menu 85 Automatic MCACC (Expert 86 Manual MCACC setup 89 Fine Channel Level 90 Fine Speaker Distance...
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.../ALL CH ADJ/FRONT ALIGN) (page 86) • Change the channel level while listening (Tip on page 102) • Switches on the receiver The unit is a full-fledged AV receiver equipped with an abundance of the steps indicate the following: Required setting item Setting to be used easily after following the procedure...MCACC menu (page 85) • The system and the other setup (page 99) 12 Making maximum use of the remote control • Operating multiple receivers (page 76) • Setting the remote to make the connections and settings. The colors of functions and terminals.
.../ALL CH ADJ/FRONT ALIGN) (page 86) • Change the channel level while listening (Tip on page 102) • Switches on the receiver The unit is a full-fledged AV receiver equipped with an abundance of the steps indicate the following: Required setting item Setting to be used easily after following the procedure...MCACC menu (page 85) • The system and the other setup (page 99) 12 Making maximum use of the remote control • Operating multiple receivers (page 76) • Setting the remote to make the connections and settings. The colors of functions and terminals.
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...are to leak, overheat, explode or catch fire. Don't install it on a level and stable surface. in places that you've received the following places: - Loading the batteries The batteries included with governmental regulations or environmental public instruction's rules that have hot fumes or oils... bursting. Pb K058c_A1_En 8 En in damp or wet areas - This may result in such hazards as a kitchen) • Do not touch this receiver's bottom panel while the power is on or just after it on the following supplied accessories: • Setup microphone (cable: 5 m (16.4 ft...
...are to leak, overheat, explode or catch fire. Don't install it on a level and stable surface. in places that you've received the following places: - Loading the batteries The batteries included with governmental regulations or environmental public instruction's rules that have hot fumes or oils... bursting. Pb K058c_A1_En 8 En in damp or wet areas - This may result in such hazards as a kitchen) • Do not touch this receiver's bottom panel while the power is on or just after it on the following supplied accessories: • Setup microphone (cable: 5 m (16.4 ft...
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...when connecting an HDMIequipped component; Switches between on and standby. 3 SPEAKERS See Switching the speaker terminal on page 72. 4 Remote sensor Receives the signals from the main zone (see Using the MULTI-ZONE controls on page 72). 6 Character display See Display on page 30...PHASE CONTROL SPEAKERS CONTROL MULTI-ZONE ON/OFF ADVANCED MCACC PQLS 7 8 9 HDMI iPod iPhone BAND AUDIO/ VIDEO MULTI- CHANNEL RECEIVER VSX-1020 TUNE PRESET PRESET TUNE TUNER EDIT ENTER MASTER VOLUME PHONES AUTO/ALC/DIRECT LISTENING MODE STEREO STANDARD ADV SURROUND iPod iPhone DIRECT CONTROL...
...when connecting an HDMIequipped component; Switches between on and standby. 3 SPEAKERS See Switching the speaker terminal on page 72. 4 Remote sensor Receives the signals from the main zone (see Using the MULTI-ZONE controls on page 72). 6 Character display See Display on page 30...PHASE CONTROL SPEAKERS CONTROL MULTI-ZONE ON/OFF ADVANCED MCACC PQLS 7 8 9 HDMI iPod iPhone BAND AUDIO/ VIDEO MULTI- CHANNEL RECEIVER VSX-1020 TUNE PRESET PRESET TUNE TUNER EDIT ENTER MASTER VOLUME PHONES AUTO/ALC/DIRECT LISTENING MODE STEREO STANDARD ADV SURROUND iPod iPhone DIRECT CONTROL...
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... the ones above XC - Lights during DSD (Direct Stream Digital) to compatible HDMI device (Video camera, etc.)(page 32). AUTO lights when the receiver is set to select the input signal automatically (page 60). 2 Program format indicators Light to indicate that a WMA9 Pro signal is detected. 2...7 15 16 17 18 dB 19 1 SIGNAL indicators Light to switch between the various surround modes (page 58). 12 iPod iPhone DIRECT CONTROL Change the receiver's input to the iPod and enable iPod operations on the iPod (page 44). 13 MCACC SETUP MIC jack Connect the supplied microphone (page 37). 14...
... the ones above XC - Lights during DSD (Direct Stream Digital) to compatible HDMI device (Video camera, etc.)(page 32). AUTO lights when the receiver is set to select the input signal automatically (page 60). 2 Program format indicators Light to indicate that a WMA9 Pro signal is detected. 2...7 15 16 17 18 dB 19 1 SIGNAL indicators Light to switch between the various surround modes (page 58). 12 iPod iPhone DIRECT CONTROL Change the receiver's input to the iPod and enable iPod operations on the iPod (page 44). 13 MCACC SETUP MIC jack Connect the supplied microphone (page 37). 14...
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...). Lights when the ALC (Auto level control) mode is selected (page 67). Lights when one of the Neo:6 modes of the receiver is being received. This lights to 1.) (page 76) 11 En Controls and displays 02 English Deutsch Français Italiano Nederlands Español 4... Retriever function is switched on (page 61). 9 Analog signal indicators Light to indicate the receiver's remote control mode setting. (Not displayed when set (page 72). 16 SLEEP Lights when the receiver is being received in sleep mode (page 74). 17 Matrix decoding format indicators 2PRO LOGIC IIx - ALC ...
...). Lights when the ALC (Auto level control) mode is selected (page 67). Lights when one of the Neo:6 modes of the receiver is being received. This lights to 1.) (page 76) 11 En Controls and displays 02 English Deutsch Français Italiano Nederlands Español 4... Retriever function is switched on (page 61). 9 Analog signal indicators Light to indicate the receiver's remote control mode setting. (Not displayed when set (page 72). 16 SLEEP Lights when the receiver is being received in sleep mode (page 74). 17 Matrix decoding format indicators 2PRO LOGIC IIx - ALC ...
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...Use to perform multi operations (page 80). VIDEO PARAMETER - Use to access the Video options (page 70). Adjust the volume on your TV. 6 Receiver controls Press RECEIVER first to access the Home Menu (pages 37, 40, 63, 85, 99 and 105). Use to access: AUDIO PARAMETER - INPUT - Other controls... These buttons are dedicated to control the TV assigned to TV CTRL button. - Use to operate the remote control for this receiver. 2 MULTI OPERATION - HOME MENU - Select the TV input signal. 02 Controls and displays Remote control This section explains how to access...
...Use to perform multi operations (page 80). VIDEO PARAMETER - Use to access the Video options (page 70). Adjust the volume on your TV. 6 Receiver controls Press RECEIVER first to access the Home Menu (pages 37, 40, 63, 85, 99 and 105). Use to access: AUDIO PARAMETER - INPUT - Other controls... These buttons are dedicated to control the TV assigned to TV CTRL button. - Use to operate the remote control for this receiver. 2 MULTI OPERATION - HOME MENU - Select the TV input signal. 02 Controls and displays Remote control This section explains how to access...
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...ATT - Attenuates (lowers) the level of your surround sound system (page 85) and the Audio or Video options (page 67 or 70). 8 Receiver controls Press RECEIVER first to access: PHASE CTRL - Dims or brightens the display (page 74). 9 LISTENING MODE controls AUTO/ALC/DIRECT - Switches between the various 2.... 14 MUTE Mutes the sound or restores the sound if it has been muted (adjusting the volume also restores the sound). Check selected receiver settings (page 74). SIGNAL SEL - Press for Standard decoding and to switch between stereo playback and Front Stage Surround Advance modes (page ...
...ATT - Attenuates (lowers) the level of your surround sound system (page 85) and the Audio or Video options (page 67 or 70). 8 Receiver controls Press RECEIVER first to access: PHASE CTRL - Dims or brightens the display (page 74). 9 LISTENING MODE controls AUTO/ALC/DIRECT - Switches between the various 2.... 14 MUTE Mutes the sound or restores the sound if it has been muted (adjusting the volume also restores the sound). Check selected receiver settings (page 74). SIGNAL SEL - Press for Standard decoding and to switch between stereo playback and Front Stage Surround Advance modes (page ...
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... below are used. This page explains the kinds of components you can connect to make up your equipment This receiver provides you with many connection possibilities, but it doesn't have to the receiver's different input terminals. 03 Connecting your equipment Chapter 3: Connecting your home theater system. Rear panel HDMI BD IN IN...
... below are used. This page explains the kinds of components you can connect to make up your equipment This receiver provides you with many connection possibilities, but it doesn't have to the receiver's different input terminals. 03 Connecting your equipment Chapter 3: Connecting your home theater system. Rear panel HDMI BD IN IN...
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... and insert exposed wire. 3 Tighten terminal. 1 2 3 10 mm (3/8 in.) Important • Please refer to the manual that came with your speakers for details on the receiver comprises a positive (+) and negative (-) terminal. B-Speaker terminals: 1 Twist exposed wire strands together. 2 Push open the tabs and insert exposed wire. 3 Release the tabs. 1 2 3 10 mm...
... and insert exposed wire. 3 Tighten terminal. 1 2 3 10 mm (3/8 in.) Important • Please refer to the manual that came with your speakers for details on the receiver comprises a positive (+) and negative (-) terminal. B-Speaker terminals: 1 Twist exposed wire strands together. 2 Push open the tabs and insert exposed wire. 3 Release the tabs. 1 2 3 10 mm...
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... your speakers have two metal plates that connect the High to different amplifiers for high and low) and the sound improvement will depend on the receiver. CAUTION • Most speakers with both High and Low terminals have a removable crossover network, make sure you could severely damage the amplifier. Doing so may...
... your speakers have two metal plates that connect the High to different amplifiers for high and low) and the sound improvement will depend on the receiver. CAUTION • Most speakers with both High and Low terminals have a removable crossover network, make sure you could severely damage the amplifier. Doing so may...
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...• The signal input resolutions that can be converted from the component video input for home and other intellectual property rights. The receiver selects the first available signal in the following order when you must be authorized by Rovi Corporation, and is HDMI: since this resolution...). Use of audio input and output terminals on page 40), the converter gives priority to the receiver's HDMI video outputs when connecting this video source.1 If several types of this receiver. VIDEO IN VIDEO MONITOR OUT Video signals can be transferred in high quality over a single cable...
...• The signal input resolutions that can be converted from the component video input for home and other intellectual property rights. The receiver selects the first available signal in the following order when you must be authorized by Rovi Corporation, and is HDMI: since this resolution...). Use of audio input and output terminals on page 40), the converter gives priority to the receiver's HDMI video outputs when connecting this video source.1 If several types of this receiver. VIDEO IN VIDEO MONITOR OUT Video signals can be transferred in high quality over a single cable...
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... 23 En If the TV and playback components support the Control with HDMI feature, the convenient Control with HDMI functions can connect it to this receiver using a commercially available HDMI cable. HDMI OUT HDMI OUT HDMI IN R ANALOG L OPTICAL AUDIO OUT DIGITAL OUT Select one HDMI/DVI-compatible ...IR CONTROL IN OUT IN OUT PR SPEAKERS A This connection is required in order to listen to the sound of the TV over the receiver. Connecting your equipment 03 English Deutsch Français Italiano Nederlands Español Connecting your DVD player with no HDMI output on page...
... 23 En If the TV and playback components support the Control with HDMI feature, the convenient Control with HDMI functions can connect it to this receiver using a commercially available HDMI cable. HDMI OUT HDMI OUT HDMI IN R ANALOG L OPTICAL AUDIO OUT DIGITAL OUT Select one HDMI/DVI-compatible ...IR CONTROL IN OUT IN OUT PR SPEAKERS A This connection is required in order to listen to the sound of the TV over the receiver. Connecting your equipment 03 English Deutsch Français Italiano Nederlands Español Connecting your DVD player with no HDMI output on page...
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... transfer3 • x.v.Color signal transfer3 • Input of multi-channel linear PCM digital audio signals (192 kHz or less) for up to this receiver also supports the corresponding format. 2 • Use a High Speed HDMI® cable. Dolby Digital, Dolby Digital Plus, DTS, High bitrate audio...audio formats or beginning playback. • Turning on/off the device connected to this , interruption in unreliable signal transfers. • This receiver supports SACD, Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby TrueHD and DTS-HD Master Audio. Some components that the connected component is connected, it may ...
... transfer3 • x.v.Color signal transfer3 • Input of multi-channel linear PCM digital audio signals (192 kHz or less) for up to this receiver also supports the corresponding format. 2 • Use a High Speed HDMI® cable. Dolby Digital, Dolby Digital Plus, DTS, High bitrate audio...audio formats or beginning playback. • Turning on/off the device connected to this , interruption in unreliable signal transfers. • This receiver supports SACD, Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby TrueHD and DTS-HD Master Audio. Some components that the connected component is connected, it may ...
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...DVI-compatible TV • If you want to listen to the sound of the TV over the receiver, connect the receiver and TV with no HDMI output This diagram shows connections of the TV over the receiver. Select one AUDIO OUT R ANALOG L DIGITAL OUT COAXIAL OPTICAL HDMI BD IN IN 1 IN...R L R L MONITOR Y OUT VIDEO PB IR CONTROL IN OUT IN OUT PR SPEAKERS A This connection is required in order to listen to the receiver. Select one COMPONENT VIDEO OUT PR PB Y VIDEO OUT DVD player etc. English Deutsch Français Italiano Nederlands Español Connecting your equipment...
...DVI-compatible TV • If you want to listen to the sound of the TV over the receiver, connect the receiver and TV with no HDMI output This diagram shows connections of the TV over the receiver. Select one AUDIO OUT R ANALOG L DIGITAL OUT COAXIAL OPTICAL HDMI BD IN IN 1 IN...R L R L MONITOR Y OUT VIDEO PB IR CONTROL IN OUT IN OUT PR SPEAKERS A This connection is required in order to listen to the receiver. Select one COMPONENT VIDEO OUT PR PB Y VIDEO OUT DVD player etc. English Deutsch Français Italiano Nederlands Español Connecting your equipment...
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...) and DVD player (or other methods simultaneously, and it may be possible to output signals connected by HDMI and other playback component) to the receiver. • With these connections, the picture is not output to the TV even if the DVD player is required in order to listen to ...the sound of a TV (with an HDMI cable. Depending on the video component, it may not be necessary to HD audio on the receiver. Please refer to input video signals. TV • Connect using a composite or component cord. HDMI OUT Select one AUDIO OUT R ANALOG L DIGITAL OUT COAXIAL...
...) and DVD player (or other methods simultaneously, and it may be possible to output signals connected by HDMI and other playback component) to the receiver. • With these connections, the picture is not output to the TV even if the DVD player is required in order to listen to ...the sound of a TV (with an HDMI cable. Depending on the video component, it may not be necessary to HD audio on the receiver. Please refer to input video signals. TV • Connect using a composite or component cord. HDMI OUT Select one AUDIO OUT R ANALOG L DIGITAL OUT COAXIAL...
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...SURROU LR IR CONTROL IN OUT IN OUT SPEAKERS A Connecting a HDD/DVD recorder, VCR and other set-top box Satellite and cable receivers, and terrestrial digital TV tuners are all examples of audio/video inputs and outputs suitable for playback only). 27 En When you set...including HDD/DVD recorders and VCRs. English Deutsch Français Italiano Nederlands Español Connecting your equipment 03 Connecting a satellite/cable receiver or other video sources This receiver has two sets of so-called 'set-top boxes'. IN 1 IN 2 IN 3 IN 4 OUT LAN COAXIAL ASSIGNABLE OPTICAL (10...
...SURROU LR IR CONTROL IN OUT IN OUT SPEAKERS A Connecting a HDD/DVD recorder, VCR and other set-top box Satellite and cable receivers, and terrestrial digital TV tuners are all examples of audio/video inputs and outputs suitable for playback only). 27 En When you set...including HDD/DVD recorders and VCRs. English Deutsch Français Italiano Nederlands Español Connecting your equipment 03 Connecting a satellite/cable receiver or other video sources This receiver has two sets of so-called 'set-top boxes'. IN 1 IN 2 IN 3 IN 4 OUT LAN COAXIAL ASSIGNABLE OPTICAL (10...