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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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... long-term use for business purposes in a car or ship) and which the receiver is connected. - Product Name: AUDIO/VIDEO MULTI-CHANNEL RECEIVER Model Number: VSX-1020 Responsible Party Name: PIONEER ELECTRONICS (USA) INC. D3-4-2-2-1a_A1_En WARNING: Handling the cord on a circuit different...modifications carried out without appropriate authorization may expose you want to dripping, splashing, rain or moisture. Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. - DOMINGUEZ ST. WARNING This equipment is for general household purposes. SERVICE SUPPORT DIVISION Address: 1925 E. Make ...
... long-term use for business purposes in a car or ship) and which the receiver is connected. - Product Name: AUDIO/VIDEO MULTI-CHANNEL RECEIVER Model Number: VSX-1020 Responsible Party Name: PIONEER ELECTRONICS (USA) INC. D3-4-2-2-1a_A1_En WARNING: Handling the cord on a circuit different...modifications carried out without appropriate authorization may expose you want to dripping, splashing, rain or moisture. Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. - DOMINGUEZ ST. WARNING This equipment is for general household purposes. SERVICE SUPPORT DIVISION Address: 1925 E. Make ...
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... read through LAN interface 32 Connecting an HDMI-equipped component to SIRIUS Radio 54 After you start Checking what's in the box 8 Installing the receiver 8 Loading the batteries 8 02 Controls and displays Front panel 9 Display 10 Remote control 12 Operating range of remote control unit. . . ...your DVD player 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 Pioneer components with no HDMI output 25 Connecting your model properly. Thank you will know ...
... read through LAN interface 32 Connecting an HDMI-equipped component to SIRIUS Radio 54 After you start Checking what's in the box 8 Installing the receiver 8 Loading the batteries 8 02 Controls and displays Front panel 9 Display 10 Remote control 12 Operating range of remote control unit. . . ...your DVD player 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 Pioneer components with no HDMI output 25 Connecting your model properly. Thank you will know ...
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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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...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 ...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) •...
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01 Before you start Chapter 1: Before you start Checking what's in the box Please check that you've received the following supplied accessories: • Setup microphone (cable: 5 m (16.4 ft.)) • Remote control unit • AAA size IEC R03 dry cell batteries (to ...confirm system operation) 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 on (or right after it on a level and stable surface. in damp or wet areas - in direct...
01 Before you start Chapter 1: Before you start Checking what's in the box Please check that you've received the following supplied accessories: • Setup microphone (cable: 5 m (16.4 ft.)) • Remote control unit • AAA size IEC R03 dry cell batteries (to ...confirm system operation) 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 on (or right after it on a level and stable surface. in damp or wet areas - in direct...
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... VIDEO MULTI- iPod/iPhone - HDMI - PRESET / - Lights when EQ is connected (page 43). 8 Tuner controls BAND - 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 SETUP... (page 48). 9 En 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...
... VIDEO MULTI- iPod/iPhone - HDMI - PRESET / - Lights when EQ is connected (page 43). 8 Tuner controls BAND - 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 SETUP... (page 48). 9 En 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...
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...9 MASTER VOLUME dial 10 PHONES jack Connect the headphones. Press for connection to indicate the currently selected input signal. AUTO lights when the receiver is being input) XL/XR - Lights during DSD (Direct Stream Digital) to switch between Auto Surround (page 56), Auto Level Control mode... are connected, there is being decoded. STEREO - 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...
...9 MASTER VOLUME dial 10 PHONES jack Connect the headphones. Press for connection to indicate the currently selected input signal. AUTO lights when the receiver is being input) XL/XR - Lights during DSD (Direct Stream Digital) to switch between Auto Surround (page 56), Auto Level Control mode... are connected, there is being decoded. STEREO - 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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... lights to indicate Neo:6 processing (page 56). 18 Character display Displays various system information. 19 Remote control mode indicator Lights to indicate the receiver's remote control mode setting. (Not displayed when set to which audio signal output is currently set using MPX. 11 Lights when the sound ...a broadcast is muted (page 13). 12 Master volume level Shows the overall volume level. When one of the Neo:6 modes of the receiver is being received. Lights when one of the Advanced Surround modes has been selected (page 58). Lights when the ALC (Auto level control) mode is ...
... lights to indicate Neo:6 processing (page 56). 18 Character display Displays various system information. 19 Remote control mode indicator Lights to indicate the receiver's remote control mode setting. (Not displayed when set to which audio signal output is currently set using MPX. 11 Lights when the sound ...a broadcast is muted (page 13). 12 Master volume level Shows the overall volume level. When one of the Neo:6 modes of the receiver is being received. Lights when one of the Advanced Surround modes has been selected (page 58). Lights when the ALC (Auto level control) mode is ...
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... 1 R.SETUP 2 BD DVD DVR/BDR HDMI 10 TV CD NET RADIO ADAPTER 3 iPod USB TUNER SIRIUS TV CTRL 11 INPUT SELECT ZONE 2 RECEIVER 4 12 MASTER INPUT VOLUME TV CONTROL 5 13 CH VOL MUTE 14 AUDIO PARAMETER VIDEO PARAMETER 6 LIST TUNE TOOLS TOP MENU 7 BAND T.EDIT ... to control the TV assigned to perform multi operations (page 80). Use to operate the remote control for this receiver. 2 MULTI OPERATION - Turn on your TV. 6 Receiver controls Press RECEIVER first to access: AUDIO PARAMETER - Use to input the preset code when making remote control settings and to set...
... 1 R.SETUP 2 BD DVD DVR/BDR HDMI 10 TV CD NET RADIO ADAPTER 3 iPod USB TUNER SIRIUS TV CTRL 11 INPUT SELECT ZONE 2 RECEIVER 4 12 MASTER INPUT VOLUME TV CONTROL 5 13 CH VOL MUTE 14 AUDIO PARAMETER VIDEO PARAMETER 6 LIST TUNE TOOLS TOP MENU 7 BAND T.EDIT ... to control the TV assigned to perform multi operations (page 80). Use to operate the remote control for this receiver. 2 MULTI OPERATION - Turn on your TV. 6 Receiver controls Press RECEIVER first to access: AUDIO PARAMETER - Use to input the preset code when making remote control settings and to set...
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... amount of an analog input signal to compressed audio sources (page 68). MIDNIGHT - SIGNAL SEL - Press for Standard decoding and to put the receiver in the main zone. Switch between the various 2 Pro Logic IIx and Neo:6 options (page 56). Use to switch between MCACC presets (page...VOLUME +/- Press 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 select the white commands above the number buttons (SIGNAL SEL, etc.)). Dims or brightens the display (page 74). 9 ...
... amount of an analog input signal to compressed audio sources (page 68). MIDNIGHT - SIGNAL SEL - Press for Standard decoding and to put the receiver in the main zone. Switch between the various 2 Pro Logic IIx and Neo:6 options (page 56). Use to switch between MCACC presets (page...VOLUME +/- Press 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 select the white commands above the number buttons (SIGNAL SEL, etc.)). Dims or brightens the display (page 74). 9 ...
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... COAX-2 14 En Refer to The Input Setup menu on page 40 to change the assignments if other connections are assigned by default to the receiver's different input terminals. Important • The input functions below are used. This page explains the kinds of components you with many connection possibilities, but it... doesn't have to be the final step. 03 Connecting your equipment Chapter 3: Connecting your equipment This receiver provides you can connect to make up your home theater system.
... COAX-2 14 En Refer to The Input Setup menu on page 40 to change the assignments if other connections are assigned by default to the receiver's different input terminals. Important • The input functions below are used. This page explains the kinds of components you with many connection possibilities, but it... doesn't have to be the final step. 03 Connecting your equipment Chapter 3: Connecting your equipment This receiver provides you can connect to make up your home theater system.
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... touching any of the speaker terminal. 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. It is twisted together and inserted fully into the end of the bare speaker wire touches the back panel it...
... touching any of the speaker terminal. 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. It is twisted together and inserted fully into the end of the bare speaker wire touches the back panel it...
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... you do this way. • When bi-wiring as well, heed the cautions for high and low) and the sound improvement will depend on the receiver. Bi-wiring your speakers. Your speakers must be bi-wired if they support bi-amping. • With these connections, the Speaker System setting makes no...
... you do this way. • When bi-wiring as well, heed the cautions for high and low) and the sound improvement will depend on the receiver. Bi-wiring your speakers. Your speakers must be bi-wired if they support bi-amping. • With these connections, the Speaker System setting makes no...
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The receiver selects the first available signal in that order). The only exception is HDMI: since this resolution cannot be downsampled, you choose AUTO as video game ... converter The video converter ensures that can be converted. Use of this copyright protection technology must connect your monitor/TV to the receiver's HDMI video outputs when connecting this receiver. Reverse engineering or disassembly is intended for the HDMI output are 480i/ 576i, 480p/576p, 720p and 1080i. 1080p signal cannot be...
The receiver selects the first available signal in that order). The only exception is HDMI: since this resolution cannot be downsampled, you choose AUTO as video game ... converter The video converter ensures that can be converted. Use of this copyright protection technology must connect your monitor/TV to the receiver's HDMI video outputs when connecting this receiver. Reverse engineering or disassembly is intended for the HDMI output are 480i/ 576i, 480p/576p, 720p and 1080i. 1080p signal cannot be...
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... 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. HDMI OUT HDMI OUT HDMI IN R ANALOG L OPTICAL AUDIO OUT DIGITAL OUT Select one HDMI/DVI-compatible Blu-ray disc player Other HDMI...connections other than HDMI connections are also possible (see Control with HDMI function on page 25). • If you want to listen to this receiver using a commercially available HDMI cable. HDMI/DVI-compatible TV 23 En Connecting your equipment 03 English Deutsch Français Italiano Nederlands Españ...
... 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. HDMI OUT HDMI OUT HDMI IN R ANALOG L OPTICAL AUDIO OUT DIGITAL OUT Select one HDMI/DVI-compatible Blu-ray disc player Other HDMI...connections other than HDMI connections are also possible (see Control with HDMI function on page 25). • If you want to listen to this receiver using a commercially available HDMI cable. HDMI/DVI-compatible TV 23 En Connecting your equipment 03 English Deutsch Français Italiano Nederlands Españ...
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... SACD, Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby TrueHD, DTS-HD Master Audio (see Control with a built-in unreliable signal transfers. • This receiver supports SACD, Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby TrueHD and DTS-HD Master Audio. To take advantage of the following digital audio formats:4 - If... you choose to connect to this receiver also supports the corresponding format. 2 • Use a High Speed HDMI® cable. This receiver incorporates High-Definition Multimedia Interface (HDMI®) technology. "x.v.Color" and x.v.Color logo are...
... SACD, Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby TrueHD, DTS-HD Master Audio (see Control with a built-in unreliable signal transfers. • This receiver supports SACD, Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby TrueHD and DTS-HD Master Audio. To take advantage of the following digital audio formats:4 - If... you choose to connect to this receiver also supports the corresponding format. 2 • Use a High Speed HDMI® cable. This receiver incorporates High-Definition Multimedia Interface (HDMI®) technology. "x.v.Color" and x.v.Color logo are...
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Select one HDMI IN HDMI/DVI-compatible TV • If you want to listen to the receiver. Select one AUDIO OUT R ANALOG L DIGITAL OUT COAXIAL OPTICAL HDMI BD IN IN 1 IN 2 IN 3 IN 4 OUT LAN COAXIAL ASSIGNABLE OPTICAL ASSIGNABLE 1 4 (10/100) IN 1 ... PB 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. R ANALOG L OPTICAL AUDIO OUT DIGITAL OUT Select one COMPONENT VIDEO OUT PR PB Y VIDEO OUT DVD player etc. English Deutsch Français Italiano Nederlands...
Select one HDMI IN HDMI/DVI-compatible TV • If you want to listen to the receiver. Select one AUDIO OUT R ANALOG L DIGITAL OUT COAXIAL OPTICAL HDMI BD IN IN 1 IN 2 IN 3 IN 4 OUT LAN COAXIAL ASSIGNABLE OPTICAL ASSIGNABLE 1 4 (10/100) IN 1 ... PB 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. R ANALOG L OPTICAL AUDIO OUT DIGITAL OUT Select one COMPONENT VIDEO OUT PR PB Y VIDEO OUT DVD player etc. English Deutsch Français Italiano Nederlands...
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... listen to HD audio on the video component, it may not 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 input... video signals. Depending on the receiver. Please refer to the operating instructions supplied with your TV with no HDMI input This diagram shows connections of a TV (with no HDMI input) and...
... listen to HD audio on the video component, it may not 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 input... video signals. Depending on the receiver. Please refer to the operating instructions supplied with your TV with no HDMI input This diagram shows connections of a TV (with no HDMI input) and...
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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... two sets of so-called 'set-top boxes'. When you set up the receiver you'll need to tell the receiver which input you connected the recorder to tell the receiver which input you must connect the analog audio cables (the digital connection is for connecting analog or digital video ...
...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... two sets of so-called 'set-top boxes'. When you set up the receiver you'll need to tell the receiver which input you connected the recorder to tell the receiver which input you must connect the analog audio cables (the digital connection is for connecting analog or digital video ...