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... Wireless Enjoyment of Music 50 Wireless music play 50 Pairing Bluetooth ADAPTER and Bluetooth wireless technology device 50 Listening to Music Contents of remote control unit. . . . . 13 03 Connecting your equipment Rear panel 14 Determining the speakers' application 15 Other speaker connection ... 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 this unit's sensor 35 Plugging in the receiver 36 04 Basic Setup Changing the OSD display language (OSD Language 37 Automatically...
... Wireless Enjoyment of Music 50 Wireless music play 50 Pairing Bluetooth ADAPTER and Bluetooth wireless technology device 50 Listening to Music Contents of remote control unit. . . . . 13 03 Connecting your equipment Rear panel 14 Determining the speakers' application 15 Other speaker connection ... 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 this unit's sensor 35 Plugging in the receiver 36 04 Basic Setup Changing the OSD display language (OSD Language 37 Automatically...
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...operation or a shutdown sequence 80 Using multi operations 81 Using System off 81 Erasing all the settings for the 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 ... Network Setup menu 103 IP address/Proxy setting 103 Checking the MAC address 104 The Other Setup menu 105 Volume Setup 105 Remote Control Mode Setup 106 Flicker Reduction Setup 106 12 Additional information Troubleshooting 107 Power 107 No sound 108 Other audio problems 109 Video...
...operation or a shutdown sequence 80 Using multi operations 81 Using System off 81 Erasing all the settings for the 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 ... Network Setup menu 103 IP address/Proxy setting 103 Checking the MAC address 104 The Other Setup menu 105 Volume Setup 105 Remote Control Mode Setup 106 Flicker Reduction Setup 106 12 Additional information Troubleshooting 107 Power 107 No sound 108 Other audio problems 109 Video...
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Professional Calibration EQ graphical output 113 Display 113 Remote control 114 HDMI 115 Important information regarding the HDMI connection 116 USB interface 117 Internet radio 118 SIRIUS radio messages 118 About iPod 119 About SIRIUS 119 Surround sound formats 120 Dolby 120 DTS 120 Windows Media Audio 9 Professional . . . . 120 Auto Surround, ALC and Stream Direct with different input signal formats 121 Preset code list 122 Specifications 127 Cleaning the unit 128
Professional Calibration EQ graphical output 113 Display 113 Remote control 114 HDMI 115 Important information regarding the HDMI connection 116 USB interface 117 Internet radio 118 SIRIUS radio messages 118 About iPod 119 About SIRIUS 119 Surround sound formats 120 Dolby 120 DTS 120 Windows Media Audio 9 Professional . . . . 120 Auto Surround, ALC and Stream Direct with different input signal formats 121 Preset code list 122 Specifications 127 Cleaning the unit 128
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... • Operating multiple receivers (page 76) • Setting the remote to control other components (page 76) • Programming signals from other remote controls (page 77) 7 En amping connection (High quality surround) • 5.1 channel surround system & ZONE 2 connection (Multi Zone) • Some tips for surround sound (Auto MCACC) (...
... • Operating multiple receivers (page 76) • Setting the remote to control other components (page 76) • Programming signals from other remote controls (page 77) 7 En amping connection (High quality surround) • 5.1 channel surround system & ZONE 2 connection (Multi Zone) • Some tips for surround sound (Auto MCACC) (...
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... you start Checking what's in the box Please check that are very dusty - Observe the following supplied accessories: • Setup microphone (cable: 5 m (16.4 ft.)) • Remote control unit • AAA size IEC R03 dry cell batteries (to leak, overheat, explode or catch fire. in direct sunlight - This may not last over...
... you start Checking what's in the box Please check that are very dusty - Observe the following supplied accessories: • Setup microphone (cable: 5 m (16.4 ft.)) • Remote control unit • AAA size IEC R03 dry cell batteries (to leak, overheat, explode or catch fire. in direct sunlight - This may not last over...
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... 65). Find radio frequencies (page 48). 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 MULTI-ZONE setup on page 10. 7 Indicators ADVANCED MCACC - Use with TUNE ...remote control (see Operating range of remote control unit on page 13). 5 MULTI-ZONE controls If you've made MULTI-ZONE connections (see Using the MULTI-ZONE controls on page 72). 6 Character display See Display on page 30) use these controls to ON in the AUDIO PARAMETER menu. CHANNEL RECEIVER VSX-1020...
... 65). Find radio frequencies (page 48). 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 MULTI-ZONE setup on page 10. 7 Indicators ADVANCED MCACC - Use with TUNE ...remote control (see Operating range of remote control unit on page 13). 5 MULTI-ZONE controls If you've made MULTI-ZONE connections (see Using the MULTI-ZONE controls on page 72). 6 Character display See Display on page 30) use these controls to ON in the AUDIO PARAMETER menu. CHANNEL RECEIVER VSX-1020...
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... when a broadcast is switched on , this 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...
... when a broadcast is switched on , this 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...
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... 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 Audio options (page 67). Use to access the Home Menu (pages 37, 40, 63, 85, 99...to perform multi operations (page 80). Press to TV CTRL button. - Use to input the preset code when making remote control settings and to set the remote control mode (page 76). 3 Input function buttons Press to select control of the TV. Use to access the Video options ...
... 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 Audio options (page 67). Use to access the Home Menu (pages 37, 40, 63, 85, 99...to perform multi operations (page 80). Press to TV CTRL button. - Use to input the preset code when making remote control settings and to set the remote control mode (page 76). 3 Input function buttons Press to select control of the TV. Use to access the Video options ...
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... 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 switch between stereo playback and Front Stage Surround Advance modes (page 59). STEREO - Also use ...LISTENING MODE controls AUTO/ALC/DIRECT - Switches between MCACC presets (page 60). Switch between the remote control and the receiver's remote sensor. • Direct sunlight or fluorescent light is shining onto the remote sensor. • The receiver is located near a device that is emitting infrared rays. ...
... 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 switch between stereo playback and Front Stage Surround Advance modes (page 59). STEREO - Also use ...LISTENING MODE controls AUTO/ALC/DIRECT - Switches between MCACC presets (page 60). Switch between the remote control and the receiver's remote sensor. • Direct sunlight or fluorescent light is shining onto the remote sensor. • The receiver is located near a device that is emitting infrared rays. ...
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... following illustration. You should have a pair of speakers attached to the VIDEO ZONE 2 OUT jacks on ) and the sub zone can be controlled by the remote or front panel controls. You will also need a separate amplifier if you have independent power (the main zone power can be off while sub zone...
... following illustration. You should have a pair of speakers attached to the VIDEO ZONE 2 OUT jacks on ) and the sub zone can be controlled by the remote or front panel controls. You will also need a separate amplifier if you have independent power (the main zone power can be off while sub zone...
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... IR compatibility. • If using two remote controls (at the same time), the IR receiver's remote sensor takes priority over the remote sensor on the front panel. 2 • If you want to link a Pioneer component to the IR receiver, see Operating other Pioneer components with this unit's sensor Many Pioneer components have SR CONTROL jacks which...
... IR compatibility. • If using two remote controls (at the same time), the IR receiver's remote sensor takes priority over the remote sensor on the front panel. 2 • If you want to link a Pioneer component to the IR receiver, see Operating other Pioneer components with this unit's sensor Many Pioneer components have SR CONTROL jacks which...
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... menu items. Press RETURN to change the language. THX® THX is completed and the System Setup menu reappears automatically. A GUI screen appears on the remote control, then press HOME MENU. Other Setup Exit Return 5 Select the desired language. • English • French • German • Italian • Spanish • Dutch...
... menu items. Press RETURN to change the language. THX® THX is completed and the System Setup menu reappears automatically. A GUI screen appears on the remote control, then press HOME MENU. Other Setup Exit Return 5 Select the desired language. • English • French • German • Italian • Spanish • Dutch...
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... terminals on the rear panel (such as DVD or VIDEO) which, in turn, correspond with the names on the remote control. 6 Select the input(s) to which terminal so the buttons on the remote control correspond to the components you want to set up your TV. This setting should give you 've connected... e. Note 1 • Depending on the back of around 12 cm (5 inches) will need to adjust these settings manually using the Manual speaker setup on the remote control, then press HOME MENU. You can correct the setting manually using The Advanced MCACC menu on page 85 or The system and the other...
... terminals on the rear panel (such as DVD or VIDEO) which, in turn, correspond with the names on the remote control. 6 Select the input(s) to which terminal so the buttons on the remote control correspond to the components you want to set up your TV. This setting should give you 've connected... e. Note 1 • Depending on the back of around 12 cm (5 inches) will need to adjust these settings manually using the Manual speaker setup on the remote control, then press HOME MENU. You can correct the setting manually using The Advanced MCACC menu on page 85 or The system and the other...
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... and analog sound. It is possible to check the digital audio output settings on your DVD player or digital satellite receiver. • Depending on the remote control, INPUT SELECT, or the front panel INPUT SELECTOR dial.2 3 Press RECEIVER , then press AUTO/ALC/ DIRECT (AUTO SURR/ALC/STREAM DIRECT) to adjust the...
... and analog sound. It is possible to check the digital audio output settings on your DVD player or digital satellite receiver. • Depending on the remote control, INPUT SELECT, or the front panel INPUT SELECTOR dial.2 3 Press RECEIVER , then press AUTO/ALC/ DIRECT (AUTO SURR/ALC/STREAM DIRECT) to adjust the...
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... shows the same content as the equalizer cannot be controlled using the controls of your TV connected to this receiver.1 1 Switch on the remote control to switch the receiver to use an analog video connection. Loading appears in the front panel display of the iPod nano (audio only... from your iPod. See Connecting an iPod on your iPod using this receiver, and we recommend switching the equalizer off before connecting. • Pioneer cannot under any circumstances accept responsibility for photos or video clips on page 33. • It is not compatible with the audio and video...
... shows the same content as the equalizer cannot be controlled using the controls of your TV connected to this receiver.1 1 Switch on the remote control to switch the receiver to use an analog video connection. Loading appears in the front panel display of the iPod nano (audio only... from your iPod. See Connecting an iPod on your iPod using this receiver, and we recommend switching the equalizer off before connecting. • Pioneer cannot under any circumstances accept responsibility for photos or video clips on page 33. • It is not compatible with the audio and video...
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... you arrive at the top of files stored on an iPod.2 • Press iPod USB to switch the remote control to the iPod/USB operation mode. Basic playback controls This receiver's remote control buttons can browse songs stored on your iPod by playlist, artist name, album name, song name, genre... or composer, similar to using your iPod, and this receiver's remote control and GUI screen become inactive. 2 Press iPod CTRL again to switch back to the receiver controls. 05 Basic playback Finding what you want to...
... you arrive at the top of files stored on an iPod.2 • Press iPod USB to switch the remote control to the iPod/USB operation mode. Basic playback controls This receiver's remote control buttons can browse songs stored on your iPod by playlist, artist name, album name, song name, genre... or composer, similar to using your iPod, and this receiver's remote control and GUI screen become inactive. 2 Press iPod CTRL again to switch back to the receiver controls. 05 Basic playback Finding what you want to...
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...USB device connected.4 When the display shows USB Top menu you want to play, then press to start playback.6 Basic playback controls This receiver's remote control buttons can be used for this receiver. Also, the iPod/USB function cannot be selected in the sub zone when the Internet radio function...device is played back to it is likely your TV. It is not possible to connect this unit to a personal computer for USB playback. • Pioneer cannot guarantee compatibility (operation and/or bus power) with the device) for any loss of data that may take some time to read all USB...
...USB device connected.4 When the display shows USB Top menu you want to play, then press to start playback.6 Basic playback controls This receiver's remote control buttons can be used for this receiver. Also, the iPod/USB function cannot be selected in the sub zone when the Internet radio function...device is played back to it is likely your TV. It is not possible to connect this unit to a personal computer for USB playback. • Pioneer cannot guarantee compatibility (operation and/or bus power) with the device) for any loss of data that may take some time to read all USB...
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... example, to tune to a station you want . This saves the effort of 9 stations each time. This receiver can memorize the frequency for more on the remote control. 1 Press TUNER to select the tuner. 2 Use BAND to do this . There are tuned to 106.00 (FM), press 1, 0, 6, 0, 0. To change the band (FM...
... example, to tune to a station you want . This saves the effort of 9 stations each time. This receiver can memorize the frequency for more on the remote control. 1 Press TUNER to select the tuner. 2 Use BAND to do this . There are tuned to 106.00 (FM), press 1, 0, 6, 0, 0. To change the band (FM...
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.... See Listening to station presets below for a name up to select the class in which the station is stored. See Saving station presets on the remote control to select the station preset you haven't done this . 2 Press T.EDIT (TUNER EDIT). Tip • To erase a station name, simply repeat steps 1 to 3 and...
.... See Listening to station presets below for a name up to select the class in which the station is stored. See Saving station presets on the remote control to select the station preset you haven't done this . 2 Press T.EDIT (TUNER EDIT). Tip • To erase a station name, simply repeat steps 1 to 3 and...
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... ENTER. 4 Select 'Pairing Bluetooth Device', then press ENTER. "Pairing" is required when you to play When the Bluetooth ADAPTER (Pioneer Model No. Also, by using Bluetooth ADAPTER. Make sure to perform pairing first time you can also be done with Bluetooth wireless... wireless technology device "Pairing" must be necessary that the Bluetooth wireless technology enabled device supports AVRCP profiles. • Remote control operations cannot be guaranteed for Wireless Enjoyment of Music Bluetooth wireless technology enabled device: cell phone Bluetooth wireless technology ...
... ENTER. 4 Select 'Pairing Bluetooth Device', then press ENTER. "Pairing" is required when you to play When the Bluetooth ADAPTER (Pioneer Model No. Also, by using Bluetooth ADAPTER. Make sure to perform pairing first time you can also be done with Bluetooth wireless... wireless technology device "Pairing" must be necessary that the Bluetooth wireless technology enabled device supports AVRCP profiles. • Remote control operations cannot be guaranteed for Wireless Enjoyment of Music Bluetooth wireless technology enabled device: cell phone Bluetooth wireless technology ...