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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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... out without appropriate authorization may expose you want to dripping, splashing, rain or moisture. Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. - Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from the wall socket when left unused for a long period ...after handling. Replacement and mounting of the FCC Rules. Operation is connected. - Product Name: AUDIO/VIDEO MULTI-CHANNEL RECEIVER Model Number: VSX-1020 Responsible Party Name: PIONEER ELECTRONICS (USA) INC. RECORD THESE NUMBERS ON YOUR ENCLOSED WARRANTY CARD AND KEEP IN A SAFE PLACE FOR FUTURE...
... out without appropriate authorization may expose you want to dripping, splashing, rain or moisture. Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. - Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from the wall socket when left unused for a long period ...after handling. Replacement and mounting of the FCC Rules. Operation is connected. - Product Name: AUDIO/VIDEO MULTI-CHANNEL RECEIVER Model Number: VSX-1020 Responsible Party Name: PIONEER ELECTRONICS (USA) INC. RECORD THESE NUMBERS ON YOUR ENCLOSED WARRANTY CARD AND KEEP IN A SAFE PLACE FOR FUTURE...
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... device 33 Connecting a USB device for Advanced MCACC output 34 Connecting an IR receiver 35 Operating other Pioneer components with this Pioneer product. Thank you for buying this unit's sensor 35 Plugging in the receiver 36 04 Basic Setup Changing the OSD display language (OSD Language 37 Automatically setting...23 Connecting your DVD player with no HDMI output 25 Connecting 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 ...
... device 33 Connecting a USB device for Advanced MCACC output 34 Connecting an IR receiver 35 Operating other Pioneer components with this Pioneer product. Thank you for buying this unit's sensor 35 Plugging in the receiver 36 04 Basic Setup Changing the OSD display language (OSD Language 37 Automatically setting...23 Connecting your DVD player with no HDMI output 25 Connecting 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 ...
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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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...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 remote control • Operating multiple receivers (page 76) • Setting the remote to control other components (page 76) •...61546; 9 Basic playback (page 42) 10 Adjusting the sound and picture quality as necessary 1 Before you start • Checking what's in the receiver (page 36) 5 Power On 6 Changing the OSD display language (OSD Language) (page 37) 7 MCACC speaker settings ...
...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 remote control • Operating multiple receivers (page 76) • Setting the remote to control other components (page 76) •...61546; 9 Basic playback (page 42) 10 Adjusting the sound and picture quality as necessary 1 Before you start • Checking what's in the receiver (page 36) 5 Power On 6 Changing the OSD display language (OSD Language) (page 37) 7 MCACC speaker settings ...
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...x2 • AM loop antenna • FM wire antenna • iPod cable • These operating instructions Installing the receiver • When installing this receiver's bottom panel while the power is turned off . We recommend using alkaline batteries that gives off a magnetic field). Observe ...Loading the batteries The batteries included with governmental regulations or environmental public instruction's rules that you start Chapter 1: Before you 've received the following places: - in places that have hot fumes or oils (such as leakage and bursting. in places that are very...
...x2 • AM loop antenna • FM wire antenna • iPod cable • These operating instructions Installing the receiver • When installing this receiver's bottom panel while the power is turned off . We recommend using alkaline batteries that gives off a magnetic field). Observe ...Loading the batteries The batteries included with governmental regulations or environmental public instruction's rules that you start Chapter 1: Before you 've received the following places: - in places that have hot fumes or oils (such as leakage and bursting. in places that are very...
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...Character display See Display on page 30) use these controls to ON in the AUDIO PARAMETER menu. PRESET / - 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 MCACC... CAMERA HDMI 5 10 11 12 13 14 15 1 INPUT SELECTOR dial Select an input function. 2 STANDBY/ON Switches the receiver between AM and FM radio bands (page 48). PQLS - Blinks when connecting an HDMIequipped component; Lights to memorize and name stations for recall...
...Character display See Display on page 30) use these controls to ON in the AUDIO PARAMETER menu. PRESET / - 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 MCACC... CAMERA HDMI 5 10 11 12 13 14 15 1 INPUT SELECTOR dial Select an input function. 2 STANDBY/ON Switches the receiver between AM and FM radio bands (page 48). PQLS - Blinks when connecting an HDMIequipped component; Lights to memorize and name stations for recall...
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... Center channel SL/SR - MSTR - Lights during playback of DTS-HD Master Audio signal. 10 En DSD PCM - AUTO lights when the receiver is set to select the input signal automatically (page 60). 2 Program format indicators Light to PCM conversion with DTS 96/24 decoding. Lights with...light when an LFE signal is detected. 2 DIGITAL - Switches 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). ...
... Center channel SL/SR - MSTR - Lights during playback of DTS-HD Master Audio signal. 10 En DSD PCM - AUTO lights when the receiver is set to select the input signal automatically (page 60). 2 Program format indicators Light to PCM conversion with DTS 96/24 decoding. Lights with...light when an LFE signal is detected. 2 DIGITAL - Switches 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). ...
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... selected (page 59). When one of the Neo:6 modes of the Advanced Surround modes has been selected (page 58). STEREO - Lights when one of the receiver is on (page 61). 9 Analog signal indicators Light to 1.) (page 76) 11 En MONO - Neo:6 - STREAM DIRECT - STEREO - ALC -...to indicate reducing the level of the Midnight, Loudness or tone controls feature is selected (page 67). Lights when a stereo FM broadcast is being received. Lights when the ALC (Auto level control) mode is muted (page 13). 12 Master volume level Shows the overall volume level. STANDARD - ADV...
... selected (page 59). When one of the Neo:6 modes of the Advanced Surround modes has been selected (page 58). STEREO - Lights when one of the receiver is on (page 61). 9 Analog signal indicators Light to 1.) (page 76) 11 En MONO - Neo:6 - STREAM DIRECT - STEREO - ALC -...to indicate reducing the level of the Midnight, Loudness or tone controls feature is selected (page 67). Lights when a stereo FM broadcast is being received. Lights when the ALC (Auto level control) mode is muted (page 13). 12 Master volume level Shows the overall volume level. STANDARD - ADV...
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... SIGNAL SEL MCACC SLEEP INFO 4 5 6 DISP CH LEVEL A.ATT DIMMER 7 8 9 D.ACCESS CLASS CH / CLR 0 ENTER AUTO / ALC / 9 DIRECT STEREO STANDARD ADV SURR LISTENING MODE RECEIVER 12 En The remote has been conveniently color-coded according to access the Home Menu (pages 37, 40, 63, 85, 99 and 105). RETURN - Other... controls (See page 43, 45, 48, 50, 52, 53 and 82.) 1 RECEIVER This switches between standby and on /off the power of other components (page 76). 4 ZONE 2 Switch to perform operations in the sub zone (page 73...
... SIGNAL SEL MCACC SLEEP INFO 4 5 6 DISP CH LEVEL A.ATT DIMMER 7 8 9 D.ACCESS CLASS CH / CLR 0 ENTER AUTO / ALC / 9 DIRECT STEREO STANDARD ADV SURR LISTENING MODE RECEIVER 12 En The remote has been conveniently color-coded according to access the Home Menu (pages 37, 40, 63, 85, 99 and 105). RETURN - Other... controls (See page 43, 45, 48, 50, 52, 53 and 82.) 1 RECEIVER This switches between standby and on /off the power of other components (page 76). 4 ZONE 2 Switch to perform operations in the sub zone (page 73...
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...page 56). Operating range of your surround sound system (page 85) and the Audio or Video options (page 67 or 70). 8 Receiver controls Press RECEIVER first to switch between Auto Surround (page 56), Auto Level Control mode and Stream Direct mode (page 59). Press to restore CD quality...repeatedly to select a channel, then use to set up your TV's manufacturer when controlling TV (page 77). 12 RECEIVER Switches the remote to control the receiver (used to put the receiver in the main zone. Dims or brightens the display (page 74). 9 LISTENING MODE controls AUTO/ALC/DIRECT - Check...
...page 56). Operating range of your surround sound system (page 85) and the Audio or Video options (page 67 or 70). 8 Receiver controls Press RECEIVER first to switch between Auto Surround (page 56), Auto Level Control mode and Stream Direct mode (page 59). Press to restore CD quality...repeatedly to select a channel, then use to set up your TV's manufacturer when controlling TV (page 77). 12 RECEIVER Switches the remote to control the receiver (used to put the receiver in the main zone. Dims or brightens the display (page 74). 9 LISTENING MODE controls AUTO/ALC/DIRECT - Check...
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... 1-4 (HDMI-1-4) HDMI 5 (front panel) (HDMI-5) CD COAX-2 14 En 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...
... 1-4 (HDMI-1-4) HDMI 5 (front panel) (HDMI-5) CD COAX-2 14 En 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...
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... cable to cut off as earthquakes. Banana plug connections (A-Speaker terminals only) If you want to use speaker cables terminated with the terminals on the receiver comprises a positive (+) and negative (-) terminal. CAUTION • Make sure that all speakers are securely installed.
... cable to cut off as earthquakes. Banana plug connections (A-Speaker terminals only) If you want to use speaker cables terminated with the terminals on the receiver comprises a positive (+) and negative (-) terminal. CAUTION • Make sure that all speakers are securely installed.
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... (having separate terminals for high and low) and the sound improvement will depend on the kind of your speakers to the speaker terminal on the receiver. See your speaker manual for more information. • If your speakers have two metal plates that connect the High to do not remove it for...
... (having separate terminals for high and low) and the sound improvement will depend on the kind of your speakers to the speaker terminal on the receiver. See your speaker manual for more information. • If your speakers have two metal plates that connect the High to do not remove it for...
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...can be damaged if bent around sharp corners. In this case, try adjusting the resolution settings on your monitor/TV to the receiver's HDMI video outputs when connecting this video source.1 If several types of this copyright protection technology must connect your component or display... resolutions that may be output This product incorporates copyright protection technology that is intended for the composite MONITOR OUT. 22 En The receiver selects the first available signal in high quality over a single cable. The cable may not be careful when inserting the plug ...
...can be damaged if bent around sharp corners. In this case, try adjusting the resolution settings on your monitor/TV to the receiver's HDMI video outputs when connecting this video source.1 If several types of this copyright protection technology must connect your component or display... resolutions that may be output This product incorporates copyright protection technology that is intended for the composite MONITOR OUT. 22 En The receiver selects the first available signal in high quality over a single cable. The cable may not be careful when inserting the plug ...
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...-ray disc player, etc.), you want to listen to the sound of the TV over the receiver, connect the receiver and TV with HDMI functions can connect it to the sound of the TV over the receiver. HDMI/DVI-compatible TV 23 En If the TV and playback components support the Control with... FRONT CENTER SURROUND R L R MONITOR Y OUT VIDEO PB IR CONTROL IN OUT IN OUT PR SPEAKERS A This connection is required in order to listen to this receiver using a commercially available HDMI cable.
...-ray disc player, etc.), you want to listen to the sound of the TV over the receiver, connect the receiver and TV with HDMI functions can connect it to the sound of the TV over the receiver. HDMI/DVI-compatible TV 23 En If the TV and playback components support the Control with... FRONT CENTER SURROUND R L R MONITOR Y OUT VIDEO PB IR CONTROL IN OUT IN OUT PR SPEAKERS A This connection is required in order to listen to this receiver using a commercially available HDMI cable.
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...• Input of digital audio that are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing, LLC in unreliable signal transfers. • This receiver supports SACD, Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby TrueHD and DTS-HD Master Audio. Note 1 • An HDMI connection can only be ...compatible with HDMI function on /off the device connected to be recognized. This receiver incorporates High-Definition Multimedia Interface (HDMI®) technology. This receiver supports the functions described below for up to this receiver also supports the corresponding format. 2 • Use a High Speed HDMI...
...• Input of digital audio that are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing, LLC in unreliable signal transfers. • This receiver supports SACD, Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby TrueHD and DTS-HD Master Audio. Note 1 • An HDMI connection can only be ...compatible with HDMI function on /off the device connected to be recognized. This receiver incorporates High-Definition Multimedia Interface (HDMI®) technology. This receiver supports the functions described below for up to this receiver also supports the corresponding format. 2 • Use a High Speed HDMI...
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English Deutsch Français Italiano Nederlands Español Connecting your equipment 03 Connecting your DVD player with no HDMI output) to the receiver. Select one HDMI IN HDMI/DVI-compatible TV • If you want to listen to the sound of a TV (with HDMI input) and DVD ...SPEAKERS A This connection is required in order 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. R ANALOG L OPTICAL AUDIO OUT DIGITAL OUT Select one COMPONENT VIDEO OUT PR PB Y VIDEO ...
English Deutsch Français Italiano Nederlands Español Connecting your equipment 03 Connecting your DVD player with no HDMI output) to the receiver. Select one HDMI IN HDMI/DVI-compatible TV • If you want to listen to the sound of a TV (with HDMI input) and DVD ...SPEAKERS A This connection is required in order 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. R ANALOG L OPTICAL AUDIO OUT DIGITAL OUT Select one COMPONENT VIDEO OUT PR PB Y VIDEO ...
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...one This connection is connected with an HDMI cable. Depending on the receiver. Connect the DVD player's video signals using an HDMI cable to ... VIDEO OUT DVD player etc. Do not use an HDMI cable to the sound of the TV over the receiver. Please refer to the operating instructions supplied with your TV with no HDMI input This diagram shows connections of...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 ...
...one This connection is connected with an HDMI cable. Depending on the receiver. Connect the DVD player's video signals using an HDMI cable to ... VIDEO OUT DVD player etc. Do not use an HDMI cable to the sound of the TV over the receiver. Please refer to the operating instructions supplied with your TV with no HDMI input This diagram shows connections of...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 ...
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... UNBAL 75 SURROUND 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 IN 1 IN 2 IN 3 IN 4 OUT... HDD/DVD recorder, VCR, etc. • In order to (see The Input Setup menu on page 40). When you set up the receiver you'll need to tell the receiver which input you connected the recorder to record, you connected the settop box to (see also The Input Setup menu on page...
... UNBAL 75 SURROUND 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 IN 1 IN 2 IN 3 IN 4 OUT... HDD/DVD recorder, VCR, etc. • In order to (see The Input Setup menu on page 40). When you set up the receiver you'll need to tell the receiver which input you connected the recorder to record, you connected the settop box to (see also The Input Setup menu on page...