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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 purchase... 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 receive a monthly newsletter. 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 purchase... 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 receive a monthly newsletter. Operating Instructions Manual de instrucciones
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...audio connection 22 About the video converter 22 Connecting your TV and playback components 23 Connecting using the Auto MCACC Setup 40 The Input Setup menu 40 Input function default and possible settings 41 05 Basic playback Playing a source 42 Playing a source with HDMI connection . . . .... 33 Connecting a USB device 33 Connecting a USB device for Advanced MCACC output 34 Connecting an IR receiver 35 Operating other Pioneer components with this Pioneer product. After you have finished reading the instructions, put them away in a safe place for future reference. Thank you for...
...audio connection 22 About the video converter 22 Connecting your TV and playback components 23 Connecting using the Auto MCACC Setup 40 The Input Setup menu 40 Input function default and possible settings 41 05 Basic playback Playing a source 42 Playing a source with HDMI connection . . . .... 33 Connecting a USB device 33 Connecting a USB device for Advanced MCACC output 34 Connecting an IR receiver 35 Operating other Pioneer components with this Pioneer product. After you have finished reading the instructions, put them away in a safe place for future reference. Thank you for...
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... effects. . . . . . 58 Listening in stereo 58 Using Front Stage Surround Advance 59 Using Stream Direct 59 Selecting MCACC presets 60 Choosing the input signal 60 Better sound using Phase Control 61 07 Control with HDMI function Making Control with HDMI connections . . . . . 62 HDMI Setup 63 Before... signals from other remote controls 77 Erasing one of the remote control button settings 78 Erasing all learnt settings that are in one input function 79 Direct function 79 Multi operation and System off 80 Programming a Multi operation or a shutdown sequence 80 Using multi operations ...
... effects. . . . . . 58 Listening in stereo 58 Using Front Stage Surround Advance 59 Using Stream Direct 59 Selecting MCACC presets 60 Choosing the input signal 60 Better sound using Phase Control 61 07 Control with HDMI function Making Control with HDMI connections . . . . . 62 HDMI Setup 63 Before... signals from other remote controls 77 Erasing one of the remote control button settings 78 Erasing all learnt settings that are in one input function 79 Direct function 79 Multi operation and System off 80 Programming a Multi operation or a shutdown sequence 80 Using multi operations ...
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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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.... amping connection (High quality surround) • 5.1 channel surround system & ZONE 2 connection (Multi Zone) • Some tips for surround sound (Auto MCACC) (page 37) 8 The Input Setup menu (page 40) (When using Phase Control (page 61) • Measure the all EQ type (SYMMETRY/ALL CH ADJ/FRONT ALIGN) (page 86) •...
.... amping connection (High quality surround) • 5.1 channel surround system & ZONE 2 connection (Multi Zone) • Some tips for surround sound (Auto MCACC) (page 37) 8 The Input Setup menu (page 40) (When using Phase Control (page 61) • Measure the all EQ type (SYMMETRY/ALL CH ADJ/FRONT ALIGN) (page 86) •...
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... Front panel 1 23 45 6 STANDBY/ON INPUT SELECTOR PHASE CONTROL SPEAKERS CONTROL MULTI-ZONE ON/OFF ADVANCED MCACC PQLS 7 8 9 HDMI iPod iPhone BAND AUDIO/ VIDEO MULTI- Lights when the PQLS feature is set to indicate iPod/ iPhone is connected (page 23). HDMI - CHANNEL RECEIVER VSX-1020 TUNE PRESET PRESET TUNE TUNER EDIT ENTER...
... Front panel 1 23 45 6 STANDBY/ON INPUT SELECTOR PHASE CONTROL SPEAKERS CONTROL MULTI-ZONE ON/OFF ADVANCED MCACC PQLS 7 8 9 HDMI iPod iPhone BAND AUDIO/ VIDEO MULTI- Lights when the PQLS feature is set to indicate iPod/ iPhone is connected (page 23). HDMI - CHANNEL RECEIVER VSX-1020 TUNE PRESET PRESET TUNE TUNER EDIT ENTER...
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..., the mono surround channel or matrix encode flag 3 Digital format indicators Light when a signal encoded in the corresponding format is being digital input. ADV SURROUND - Low frequency effects channel (the (( )) indicators light when an LFE signal is detected. 2 DIGITAL - Lights with... - Switches between stereo playback and Front Stage Surround Advance modes (page 59). Press for connection to indicate the currently selected input signal. Lights during playback of PCM signals. Lights during playback of DTS-HD Master Audio signal. 10 En Left front/Right...
..., the mono surround channel or matrix encode flag 3 Digital format indicators Light when a signal encoded in the corresponding format is being digital input. ADV SURROUND - Low frequency effects channel (the (( )) indicators light when an LFE signal is detected. 2 DIGITAL - Lights with... - Switches between stereo playback and Front Stage Surround Advance modes (page 59). Press for connection to indicate the currently selected input signal. Lights during playback of PCM signals. Lights during playback of DTS-HD Master Audio signal. 10 En Left front/Right...
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... one of the Advanced Surround modes has been selected (page 58). "---" indicates the minimum level, and "+12dB" indicates the maximum level. 13 Input function indicators Light to indicate the input function you have selected. 14 Scroll indicators Light when there are more selectable items when making the various settings. 15 Speaker indicators...
... one of the Advanced Surround modes has been selected (page 58). "---" indicates the minimum level, and "+12dB" indicates the maximum level. 13 Input function indicators Light to indicate the input function you have selected. 14 Scroll indicators Light when there are more selectable items when making the various settings. 15 Speaker indicators...
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...(page 73). 5 TV CONTROL buttons These buttons are dedicated to control the TV assigned to perform multi operations (page 80). INPUT - VOL +/- - RETURN - Select the TV input signal. Press to component control using the following system: • White - RECEIVER MULTI OPERATION SOURCE 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...
...(page 73). 5 TV CONTROL buttons These buttons are dedicated to control the TV assigned to perform multi operations (page 80). INPUT - VOL +/- - RETURN - Select the TV input signal. Press to component control using the following system: • White - RECEIVER MULTI OPERATION SOURCE 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...
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... decoding and to put the receiver in the main zone. Also use / to prevent distortion (page 74). SIGNAL SEL - Select an input signal (page 60). MCACC - DIMMER - Set the listening volume. 14 MUTE Mutes the sound or restores the sound if it has been muted ...Attenuates (lowers) the level of time before sleep (page 74). Switch to perform operations in sleep mode and select the amount of an analog input signal to adjust the level (page 102). Check selected receiver settings (page 74). Switches between Auto Surround (page 56), Auto Level Control mode ...
... decoding and to put the receiver in the main zone. Also use / to prevent distortion (page 74). SIGNAL SEL - Select an input signal (page 60). MCACC - DIMMER - Set the listening volume. 14 MUTE Mutes the sound or restores the sound if it has been muted ...Attenuates (lowers) the level of time before sleep (page 74). Switch to perform operations in sleep mode and select the amount of an analog input signal to adjust the level (page 102). Check selected receiver settings (page 74). Switches between Auto Surround (page 56), Auto Level Control mode ...
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... menu on page 40 to change the assignments if other connections are assigned by default to the receiver's different input terminals. Input function Input Terminals Digital HDMI Component DVD COAX-1 IN 1 BD (BD) TV/SAT OPT-1 DVR/BDR OPT-2 IN 2 HDMI 1-4 (HDMI-1-4) HDMI ...5 (front panel) (HDMI-5) CD COAX-2 14 En Plugging in should be difficult. Important • The input functions below are used. 03 Connecting your equipment Chapter 3: Connecting your equipment This receiver provides you can connect to make up your home theater ...
... menu on page 40 to change the assignments if other connections are assigned by default to the receiver's different input terminals. Input function Input Terminals Digital HDMI Component DVD COAX-1 IN 1 BD (BD) TV/SAT OPT-1 DVR/BDR OPT-2 IN 2 HDMI 1-4 (HDMI-1-4) HDMI ...5 (front panel) (HDMI-5) CD COAX-2 14 En Plugging in should be difficult. Important • The input functions below are used. 03 Connecting your equipment Chapter 3: Connecting your equipment This receiver provides you can connect to make up your home theater ...
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... connections can simultaneously enjoy 5.1-channel surround sound in the main zone with stereo playback on another component in ZONE 2 (The selection of input devices is played from the front height, front wide, speaker B and surround back speakers. 03 Connecting your equipment [D] 5.1 channel surround...High quality surround) • Speaker System setting: Front Bi-Amp Bi-amping connection of the front speakers for surround sound (Auto MCACC) on the input signal or listening mode. Output speakers are different depending on page 37. Plan D Front Bi-Amp L SW R C SR SL [E] 5.1 channel...
... connections can simultaneously enjoy 5.1-channel surround sound in the main zone with stereo playback on another component in ZONE 2 (The selection of input devices is played from the front height, front wide, speaker B and surround back speakers. 03 Connecting your equipment [D] 5.1 channel surround...High quality surround) • Speaker System setting: Front Bi-Amp Bi-amping connection of the front speakers for surround sound (Auto MCACC) on the input signal or listening mode. Output speakers are different depending on page 37. Plan D Front Bi-Amp L SW R C SR SL [E] 5.1 channel...
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right ZONE 2 - right Speaker B - left Front right Center Subwoofer LINE LEVEL INPUT Front left HDMI BD IN IN 1 ASSIGNABLE 1 4 IN 2 IN 3 IN 4 OUT LAN COAXIAL ASSIGNABLE (10/100) IN 1 IN 2 IN 1 OPTICAL ASSIGNABLE IN 2 ADAPTER PORT SIRIUS ...
right ZONE 2 - right Speaker B - left Front right Center Subwoofer LINE LEVEL INPUT Front left HDMI BD IN IN 1 ASSIGNABLE 1 4 IN 2 IN 3 IN 4 OUT LAN COAXIAL ASSIGNABLE (10/100) IN 1 IN 2 IN 1 OPTICAL ASSIGNABLE IN 2 ADAPTER PORT SIRIUS ...
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...damaged if bent around sharp corners. CAUTION • When connecting optical cables, be converted. Note that some components (such as the input signal: Types of cables and terminals Transferable audio signals HDMI HD audio Digital (Coaxial) Conventional digital audio Digital (Optical) About the ...video converter The video converter ensures that all video sources are output through all of audio input and output terminals on page 40), the converter gives priority to damage the shutter protecting the optical socket. • When storing ...
...damaged if bent around sharp corners. CAUTION • When connecting optical cables, be converted. Note that some components (such as the input signal: Types of cables and terminals Transferable audio signals HDMI HD audio Digital (Coaxial) Conventional digital audio Digital (Optical) About the ...video converter The video converter ensures that all video sources are output through all of audio input and output terminals on page 40), the converter gives priority to damage the shutter protecting the optical socket. • When storing ...
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... HDMI OUT HDMI IN R ANALOG L OPTICAL AUDIO OUT DIGITAL OUT Select one HDMI/DVI-compatible Blu-ray disc player Other HDMI/DVIequipped component • For input components, connections other than HDMI connections are also possible (see Control with HDMI function on page 25). • If you can connect it to this...
... HDMI OUT HDMI IN R ANALOG L OPTICAL AUDIO OUT DIGITAL OUT Select one HDMI/DVI-compatible Blu-ray disc player Other HDMI/DVIequipped component • For input components, connections other than HDMI connections are also possible (see Control with HDMI function on page 25). • If you can connect it to this...
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... by HDCP (1080p/24, 1080p/60, etc.)) • 3D signal transfer3 • Deep Color signal transfer3 • x.v.Color signal transfer3 • Input of these formats, however, make sure that the connected component is not compatible with HDCP still cause this unit's HDMI OUT terminal during playback, or...HDCP). Due to this message to be made with DVI-equipped components compatible with HDMI function on page 22 for up to 8 channels • Input of Sony Corporation. Dolby Digital, Dolby Digital Plus, DTS, High bitrate audio (Dolby TrueHD, DTS-HD Master Audio, DTS-HD High Resolution ...
... by HDCP (1080p/24, 1080p/60, etc.)) • 3D signal transfer3 • Deep Color signal transfer3 • x.v.Color signal transfer3 • Input of these formats, however, make sure that the connected component is not compatible with HDCP still cause this unit's HDMI OUT terminal during playback, or...HDCP). Due to this message to be made with DVI-equipped components compatible with HDMI function on page 22 for up to 8 channels • Input of Sony Corporation. Dolby Digital, Dolby Digital Plus, DTS, High bitrate audio (Dolby TrueHD, DTS-HD Master Audio, DTS-HD High Resolution ...
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...;ais Italiano Nederlands Español Connecting your equipment 03 Connecting your DVD player with no HDMI output) to the sound of a TV (with HDMI input) and DVD player (or other playback component with audio cables. 25 En R ANALOG L OPTICAL AUDIO OUT DIGITAL OUT Select one COMPONENT VIDEO OUT PR PB...
...;ais Italiano Nederlands Español Connecting your equipment 03 Connecting your DVD player with no HDMI output) to the sound of a TV (with HDMI input) and DVD player (or other playback component with audio cables. 25 En R ANALOG L OPTICAL AUDIO OUT DIGITAL OUT Select one COMPONENT VIDEO OUT PR PB...
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... • Connect using a composite or component cord. Depending on the receiver. Do not use an HDMI cable to the sound of a TV (with no HDMI input) and DVD player (or other methods simultaneously, and it may be necessary to HD audio on the video component, it may not be possible to... is not output to the TV even if the DVD player is required in order to listen to input video signals. Please refer to the operating instructions supplied with your TV with no HDMI input This diagram shows connections of the TV over the receiver. HDMI OUT Select one AUDIO OUT R ANALOG...
... • Connect using a composite or component cord. Depending on the receiver. Do not use an HDMI cable to the sound of a TV (with no HDMI input) and DVD player (or other methods simultaneously, and it may be necessary to HD audio on the video component, it may not be possible to... is not output to the TV even if the DVD player is required in order to listen to input video signals. Please refer to the operating instructions supplied with your TV with no HDMI input This diagram shows connections of the TV over the receiver. HDMI OUT Select one AUDIO OUT R ANALOG...
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...ANALOG L COAXIAL OPTICAL AUDIO OUT DIGITAL OUT Select one HDD/DVD recorder, VCR, etc. • In order to (see The Input Setup menu on page 40). N2 IN 3 IN 4 OUT LAN COAXIAL ASSIGNABLE OPTICAL (10/100) IN 1 IN 2 IN ... 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 up the receiver you'll need ...to tell the receiver which input you must connect the analog audio cables (the digital connection is for connecting analog or...
...ANALOG L COAXIAL OPTICAL AUDIO OUT DIGITAL OUT Select one HDD/DVD recorder, VCR, etc. • In order to (see The Input Setup menu on page 40). N2 IN 3 IN 4 OUT LAN COAXIAL ASSIGNABLE OPTICAL (10/100) IN 1 IN 2 IN ... 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 up the receiver you'll need ...to tell the receiver which input you must connect the analog audio cables (the digital connection is for connecting analog or...
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... DIGITAL OUT Select one CD-R, MD, DAT, etc. Note 1 • Windows Media and the Windows logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of these inputs have corresponding outputs for playback. Note that WMA9 Pro 96 kHz sources will be able to a WMA9 Procompatible player. When you set -top box, ... your computer system. However, the connected DVD player, set up the receiver you'll need to tell the receiver which input you connected the component to (see also The Input Setup menu on page 40). 03 Connecting your equipment Connecting other countries. • With WMA9 Pro, sound problems may ...
... DIGITAL OUT Select one CD-R, MD, DAT, etc. Note 1 • Windows Media and the Windows logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of these inputs have corresponding outputs for playback. Note that WMA9 Pro 96 kHz sources will be able to a WMA9 Procompatible player. When you set -top box, ... your computer system. However, the connected DVD player, set up the receiver you'll need to tell the receiver which input you connected the component to (see also The Input Setup menu on page 40). 03 Connecting your equipment Connecting other countries. • With WMA9 Pro, sound problems may ...