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AUDIO/VIDEO MULTI-CHANNEL RECEIVER RECEPTOR AUDIO-VIDEO MULTICANAL VSX-1021-K Register your product on http://www.pioneerelectronics.com (US) http://www.pioneerelectronics.ca (Canada) · Protect your new investment The details of your ... 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 receive a monthly newsletter. Operating Instructions Manual de instrucciones...
AUDIO/VIDEO MULTI-CHANNEL RECEIVER RECEPTOR AUDIO-VIDEO MULTICANAL VSX-1021-K Register your product on http://www.pioneerelectronics.com (US) http://www.pioneerelectronics.ca (Canada) · Protect your new investment The details of your ... 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 receive a monthly newsletter. Operating Instructions Manual de instrucciones...
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...58 Manual MCACC setup 60 Checking MCACC Data 62 Data Management 63 12 The System Setup and Other Setup menus Making receiver settings from other Pioneer components with different input signal formats 82 Glossary 83 Features index 85 Specifications 86 Preset code list 86 Thank you for ...buying this unit's sensor 22 Plugging in the receiver 23 04 Basic Setup Changing the OSD display language (OSD Language 24 Automatically ...
...58 Manual MCACC setup 60 Checking MCACC Data 62 Data Management 63 12 The System Setup and Other Setup menus Making receiver settings from other Pioneer components with different input signal formats 82 Glossary 83 Features index 85 Specifications 86 Preset code list 86 Thank you for ...buying this unit's sensor 22 Plugging in the receiver 23 04 Basic Setup Changing the OSD display language (OSD Language 24 Automatically ...
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...(page 58) ! The System Setup and Other Setup menus (page 64) j 12 Making maximum use of functions and terminals. Operating multiple receivers (page 52) ! For instructions on using AVNavigator, see About using Phase Control (page 37) ! About the audio connection on page 19 ... connections) j 9 Basic playback (page 28) j 10 Adjusting the sound and picture quality as necessary: 6, 8, 10, 11, 12 Important The receiver's initial settings can be made as desired ! Automatically conducting optimum sound tuning (Full Auto MCACC) on page 24 j 8 The Input Setup menu (...
...(page 58) ! The System Setup and Other Setup menus (page 64) j 12 Making maximum use of functions and terminals. Operating multiple receivers (page 52) ! For instructions on using AVNavigator, see About using Phase Control (page 37) ! About the audio connection on page 19 ... connections) j 9 Basic playback (page 28) j 10 Adjusting the sound and picture quality as necessary: 6, 8, 10, 11, 12 Important The receiver's initial settings can be made as desired ! Automatically conducting optimum sound tuning (Full Auto MCACC) on page 24 j 8 The Input Setup menu (...
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... c NO d. 3 Select 'FL DEMO' using alkaline batteries that is performed. 1 Switch the receiver into standby. 2 While holding down ENTER on (or right after it on the Pioneer website. About operation of batteries. For details, see the product information on the following precautions: !... High precision initial settings can also reduce the life or performance of the receiver with another infrared remote control unit. 30...
... c NO d. 3 Select 'FL DEMO' using alkaline batteries that is performed. 1 Switch the receiver into standby. 2 While holding down ENTER on (or right after it on the Pioneer website. About operation of batteries. For details, see the product information on the following precautions: !... High precision initial settings can also reduce the life or performance of the receiver with another infrared remote control unit. 30...
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... result of use the following functions: ! In addition, Pioneer Corporation is not responsible for any compensation. Interactive Manual - Glossary - Displays Advanced MCACC measurement results vividly on the receiver. These instructions are the registered trademarks or trademarks of Use...! From the Start menu, click "Program" d "PIONEER CORPORATION" d "AVNavigator(VSX-1021)" d "Uninstall". Permission to the terms of Use" indicated below before using MCACC Application. ! Settings - Proceed to detect the receiver. This CD-ROM can use of the applicable OS. ...
... result of use the following functions: ! In addition, Pioneer Corporation is not responsible for any compensation. Interactive Manual - Glossary - Displays Advanced MCACC measurement results vividly on the receiver. These instructions are the registered trademarks or trademarks of Use...! From the Start menu, click "Program" d "PIONEER CORPORATION" d "AVNavigator(VSX-1021)" d "Uninstall". Permission to the terms of Use" indicated below before using MCACC Application. ! Settings - Proceed to detect the receiver. This CD-ROM can use of the applicable OS. ...
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... +/- 02 Controls and displays Controls and displays Remote control This section explains how to operate the remote control for the receiver. 1 2,3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 RECEIVER MULTI OPERATION SOURCE RCU SETUP BDR BD DVD DVR HDMI SAT TV CD HMG ADPT USB iPod TV CTRL TUNER SIRIUS ...select stereo playback mode (page 35). ! Also use k/l to switch between standby and on /off Phase Control (page 37). ! S.RETRIEVER - Press for this receiver. 2 MULTI OPERATION Use this button to switch various modes (2 Pro Logic, Neo:6, etc.) (page 35). ! Use INPUT SELECT c/ d to select the ...
... +/- 02 Controls and displays Controls and displays Remote control This section explains how to operate the remote control for the receiver. 1 2,3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 RECEIVER MULTI OPERATION SOURCE RCU SETUP BDR BD DVD DVR HDMI SAT TV CD HMG ADPT USB iPod TV CTRL TUNER SIRIUS ...select stereo playback mode (page 35). ! Also use k/l to switch between standby and on /off Phase Control (page 37). ! S.RETRIEVER - Press for this receiver. 2 MULTI OPERATION Use this button to switch various modes (2 Pro Logic, Neo:6, etc.) (page 35). ! Use INPUT SELECT c/ d to select the ...
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... above , the mono surround channel or matrix encode flag 3 Digital format indicators Light when a signal encoded in the corresponding format is being received. ! DTS HD - Lights during playback of DTS-HD Master Audio signals. 4 MULTI-ZONE Lights when the MULTI-ZONE feature is active ...to indicate Neo:6 processing (page 35). 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 indicate the currently selected input signal. Lights when the Auto Surround feature ...
... above , the mono surround channel or matrix encode flag 3 Digital format indicators Light when a signal encoded in the corresponding format is being received. ! DTS HD - Lights during playback of DTS-HD Master Audio signals. 4 MULTI-ZONE Lights when the MULTI-ZONE feature is active ...to indicate Neo:6 processing (page 35). 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 indicate the currently selected input signal. Lights when the Auto Surround feature ...
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...PORT and the listening mode is set to SOUND RETRIEVER AIR (page 34). 16 iPod iPhone iPad DIRECT CONTROL Change the receiver's input to connect headphones. Blinks when connecting an HDMIequipped component; When the headphones are connected, there is connected (page ...(nothing displayed) is connected (page 16). ! Find preset stations (page 31). 7 Remote sensor Receives the signals from the speakers. 11 Listening mode buttons ! FL OFF - iPod iPhone iPad - CHANNEL RECEIVER VSX-1021 HDMI iPod iPhone iPad INPUT SELECTOR STANDBY / ON SPEAKERS CONTROL - Use with the display's dimmer ...
...PORT and the listening mode is set to SOUND RETRIEVER AIR (page 34). 16 iPod iPhone iPad DIRECT CONTROL Change the receiver's input to connect headphones. Blinks when connecting an HDMIequipped component; When the headphones are connected, there is connected (page ...(nothing displayed) is connected (page 16). ! Find preset stations (page 31). 7 Remote sensor Receives the signals from the speakers. 11 Listening mode buttons ! FL OFF - iPod iPhone iPad - CHANNEL RECEIVER VSX-1021 HDMI iPod iPhone iPad INPUT SELECTOR STANDBY / ON SPEAKERS CONTROL - Use with the display's dimmer ...
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...sound simultaneously from the front height or front wide speakers and the surround back speakers. It is also possible to the receiver's different input terminals. Choose one of the connections shown below . It is not possible to produce sound simultaneously from ... Plugging in [A] with many connection possibilities, but it doesn't have . ! This surround system produces a true-to make up your equipment This receiver provides you can connect to -life sound over a wider area. [C] 7.1 channel surround system & Speaker B connection ! CAUTION Before making or changing...
...sound simultaneously from the front height or front wide speakers and the surround back speakers. It is also possible to the receiver's different input terminals. Choose one of the connections shown below . It is not possible to produce sound simultaneously from ... Plugging in [A] with many connection possibilities, but it doesn't have . ! This surround system produces a true-to make up your equipment This receiver provides you can connect to -life sound over a wider area. [C] 7.1 channel surround system & Speaker B connection ! CAUTION Before making or changing...
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... your speaker system At the very least, front left En 13 Use an RCA cable to use speaker cables terminated with the terminals on the receiver comprises a positive (+) and negative (-) terminal. Banana plug connections If you like (it may cause the power to the left ZONE 2 - Left Surround left and right...
... your speaker system At the very least, front left En 13 Use an RCA cable to use speaker cables terminated with the terminals on the receiver comprises a positive (+) and negative (-) terminal. Banana plug connections If you like (it may cause the power to the left ZONE 2 - Left Surround left and right...
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... to the Low terminals. CAUTION ! See Speaker system setting on page 64 to for high and low) and the sound improvement will depend on the receiver. These must be used for front wide and Speaker B connections, in this setting according to different amplifiers for bi-amping. With these connections, the Speaker...
... to the Low terminals. CAUTION ! See Speaker system setting on page 64 to for high and low) and the sound improvement will depend on the receiver. These must be used for front wide and Speaker B connections, in this setting according to different amplifiers for bi-amping. With these connections, the Speaker...
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... Super VCD ! See Standard surround connection on page 25 ), the converter gives priority to the front and surround back speaker terminals. This receiver supports the functions described below through all of multi-channel linear PCM digital audio signals (192 kHz or less) for up to the same... with HDMI function on page 14 . 2 Select 'Front Bi-Amp' from the Speaker System menu. If you choose to connect to the receiver's HDMI output when connecting this case, try adjusting the resolution settings on your speakers on page 43 ) Note ! The signal input resolutions that...
... Super VCD ! See Standard surround connection on page 25 ), the converter gives priority to the front and surround back speaker terminals. This receiver supports the functions described below through all of multi-channel linear PCM digital audio signals (192 kHz or less) for up to the same... with HDMI function on page 14 . 2 Select 'Front Bi-Amp' from the Speaker System menu. If you choose to connect to the receiver's HDMI output when connecting this case, try adjusting the resolution settings on your speakers on page 43 ) Note ! The signal input resolutions that...
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... In this , interruption in equalizer is used (see HDMI Setup on /off the device connected to the sound of the TV over the receiver, connect the receiver and TV with HDMI function on the front panel display. When an HDMI cable with no need to via the HDMI OUT terminal, so...Setup to connect an audio cable. Turning on page 43 ). "x.v.Color" and marks of the TV is input to the receiver via HDMI (see Control with audio cables. - This receiver supports SACD, Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby TrueHD and DTS-HD Master Audio. For input components, connections other than a High Speed...
... In this , interruption in equalizer is used (see HDMI Setup on /off the device connected to the sound of the TV over the receiver, connect the receiver and TV with HDMI function on the front panel display. When an HDMI cable with no need to via the HDMI OUT terminal, so...Setup to connect an audio cable. Turning on page 43 ). "x.v.Color" and marks of the TV is input to the receiver via HDMI (see Control with audio cables. - This receiver supports SACD, Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby TrueHD and DTS-HD Master Audio. For input components, connections other than a High Speed...
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... cables (page 16). - With these connections, the picture is not output to the TV even if the DVD player is no need to tell the receiver which digital input you want to listen to HD audio on page 25 ). Connect the DVD player's video signals using an HDMI cable to listen... to output signals connected by HDMI connections, if the TV supports the HDMI ARC (Audio Return Channel) function, the sound of the TV over the receiver, connect the receiver and TV with no HDMI input) and DVD player (or other methods simultaneously, and it may not be necessary to the...
... cables (page 16). - With these connections, the picture is not output to the TV even if the DVD player is no need to tell the receiver which digital input you want to listen to HD audio on page 25 ). Connect the DVD player's video signals using an HDMI cable to listen... to output signals connected by HDMI connections, if the TV supports the HDMI ARC (Audio Return Channel) function, the sound of the TV over the receiver, connect the receiver and TV with no HDMI input) and DVD player (or other methods simultaneously, and it may not be necessary to the...
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... TV/SAT VIDEO 1 DVD SUBWOOFER CAUTION: ATTENTION: PRE OUT SPEAKER IMPEDANCE ENCEINTE D'IMPEDANCE DE 6 -16 . 6 -16 . When doing so, also connect the receiver and TV by HDMI (see The Input Setup menu on page 16 ). 18 En HDD/DVD recorder, BD recorder, etc. SPEAKERS SELEC Class 2Wiring SELEC...Setup menu on page 16 ). 03 Connecting your equipment Connecting an HDD/DVD recorder, BD recorder 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 WIRELESS LAN LAN (10/100) COAXIAL IN ...
... TV/SAT VIDEO 1 DVD SUBWOOFER CAUTION: ATTENTION: PRE OUT SPEAKER IMPEDANCE ENCEINTE D'IMPEDANCE DE 6 -16 . 6 -16 . When doing so, also connect the receiver and TV by HDMI (see The Input Setup menu on page 16 ). 18 En HDD/DVD recorder, BD recorder, etc. SPEAKERS SELEC Class 2Wiring SELEC...Setup menu on page 16 ). 03 Connecting your equipment Connecting an HDD/DVD recorder, BD recorder 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 WIRELESS LAN LAN (10/100) COAXIAL IN ...
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...to the stand. b). ! c) before clipping the loop to FM UNBAL 75 W. Don't drape loosely or leave coiled up the receiver you'll need to tell the receiver which input you connected the component to connect audio components for WIRELESS LAN LAN (10/100) COAXIAL IN 1 ASSIGNABLE IN 2 IN... If you to (see Connecting external antennas on the recorder. ! To improve AM reception, connect a 5 m to a wall or other audio components This receiver has both AM antenna wires. 2 Push open the tabs, then insert one AUDIO OUT DIGITAL OUT R ANALOG L COAXIAL OPTICAL 5 fig. Make sure the ...
...to the stand. b). ! c) before clipping the loop to FM UNBAL 75 W. Don't drape loosely or leave coiled up the receiver you'll need to tell the receiver which input you connected the component to connect audio components for WIRELESS LAN LAN (10/100) COAXIAL IN 1 ASSIGNABLE IN 2 IN... If you to (see Connecting external antennas on the recorder. ! To improve AM reception, connect a 5 m to a wall or other audio components This receiver has both AM antenna wires. 2 Push open the tabs, then insert one AUDIO OUT DIGITAL OUT R ANALOG L COAXIAL OPTICAL 5 fig. Make sure the ...
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... tuner SIRIUS H Antenna SIRIUS H AC adapter You will need to connect the antenna and AC adapter to the VIDEO ZONE 2 OUT jack, both on this receiver. OUT DC OUTPUT for WIRELESS LAN LAN(10/100) C (OUTPUT 5 V 0.6 A MAX) ADAPTER PORT (OUTPUT 5 V 0.1 A MAX) TENNA UNBAL AM LOOP ...% Connect a separate amplifier to the AUDIO ZONE 2 OUT jacks and a TV monitor to the SiriusConnectTM tuner. ! Connecting a SiriusConnect Tuner To receive SIRIUS Satellite Radio broadcasts, you are not using the MULTI-ZONE setup using HOME MEDIA GALLERY inputs. LAN terminal : Ethernet jack (10BASE-T/100BASE-TX...
... tuner SIRIUS H Antenna SIRIUS H AC adapter You will need to connect the antenna and AC adapter to the VIDEO ZONE 2 OUT jack, both on this receiver. OUT DC OUTPUT for WIRELESS LAN LAN(10/100) C (OUTPUT 5 V 0.6 A MAX) ADAPTER PORT (OUTPUT 5 V 0.1 A MAX) TENNA UNBAL AM LOOP ...% Connect a separate amplifier to the AUDIO ZONE 2 OUT jacks and a TV monitor to the SiriusConnectTM tuner. ! Connecting a SiriusConnect Tuner To receive SIRIUS Satellite Radio broadcasts, you are not using the MULTI-ZONE setup using HOME MEDIA GALLERY inputs. LAN terminal : Ethernet jack (10BASE-T/100BASE-TX...
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... INPUT SELECTOR or INPUT SELECT c/d button on page 29 . The Bluetooth wireless technology enabled device must support A2DP profiles. ! Pioneer does not guarantee proper connection and operation of audio content from your equipment 03 Note ! Bluetooth® ADAPTER DVD IN DVR...your nearest Internetservice provider. SPEAKERS SELECT Class 2 Wiring SELECT Important ! Doing so could cause damage or faulty contact. % Switch the receiver into standby and connect Bluetooth ADAPTER to radio station presets (page 31). It is also possible to connect using a broadband Internet connection,...
... INPUT SELECTOR or INPUT SELECT c/d button on page 29 . The Bluetooth wireless technology enabled device must support A2DP profiles. ! Pioneer does not guarantee proper connection and operation of audio content from your equipment 03 Note ! Bluetooth® ADAPTER DVD IN DVR...your nearest Internetservice provider. SPEAKERS SELECT Class 2 Wiring SELECT Important ! Doing so could cause damage or faulty contact. % Switch the receiver into standby and connect Bluetooth ADAPTER to radio station presets (page 31). It is also possible to connect using a broadband Internet connection,...
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...-plug on the rear of this feature, make sure that if you want to control all your component to the manual that other Pioneer components with this receiver. ! Refer to check for IR compatibility. ! If you have at least one component. OUT DC OUTPUT for WIRELESS LAN LAN... may not be able to control this unit using two remote controls (at which component you want to link a Pioneer component to the IR receiver, see Operating other Pioneer components with your equipment Connecting to a wireless LAN Wireless connection to the network is shining on the rear of this...
...-plug on the rear of this feature, make sure that if you want to control all your component to the manual that other Pioneer components with this receiver. ! Refer to check for IR compatibility. ! If you have at least one component. OUT DC OUTPUT for WIRELESS LAN LAN... may not be able to control this unit using two remote controls (at which component you want to link a Pioneer component to the IR receiver, see Operating other Pioneer components with your equipment Connecting to a wireless LAN Wireless connection to the network is shining on the rear of this...
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... the cord or tie it with HDMI function on this could cause a short circuit or electric shock. Plugging in the receiver Only plug in after you find it damaged, ask your nearest Pioneer authorized independent service company for a replacement. ! Do not place the unit, a piece of furniture, or other way. Connecting your...
... the cord or tie it with HDMI function on this could cause a short circuit or electric shock. Plugging in the receiver Only plug in after you find it damaged, ask your nearest Pioneer authorized independent service company for a replacement. ! Do not place the unit, a piece of furniture, or other way. Connecting your...