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... terminal 14 Making cable connections 14 HDMI cables 14 About HDMI 14 Analog audio cables 15 Digital audio cables 15 Video cables 15 About the video converter (VSX-1022 only 16 About video outputs connection (VSX-822 only 16 Connecting a TV and playback components 17 Connecting using HDMI 17 Connecting your TV with no HDMI input... Radio 40 Playing back audio files stored on components on a USB memory device 28 About playable file formats 29 Bluetooth® ADAPTER for buying this Pioneer product.
... terminal 14 Making cable connections 14 HDMI cables 14 About HDMI 14 Analog audio cables 15 Digital audio cables 15 Video cables 15 About the video converter (VSX-1022 only 16 About video outputs connection (VSX-822 only 16 Connecting a TV and playback components 17 Connecting using HDMI 17 Connecting your TV with no HDMI input... Radio 40 Playing back audio files stored on components on a USB memory device 28 About playable file formats 29 Bluetooth® ADAPTER for buying this Pioneer product.
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... (page 34) • Better sound using a digital connection from the Blu-ray Disc/DVD player to the receiver. • About the video converter (VSX-1022 only) (page 16) • About video outputs connection (VSX-822 only) (page 16) • Connecting a TV and playback components (page 17) • Connecting antennas (page 21) • Plugging in the...
... (page 34) • Better sound using a digital connection from the Blu-ray Disc/DVD player to the receiver. • About the video converter (VSX-1022 only) (page 16) • About video outputs connection (VSX-822 only) (page 16) • Connecting a TV and playback components (page 17) • Connecting antennas (page 21) • Plugging in the...
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...with TUNE /, PRESET / and ENTER to find radio frequencies (page 32). The listening mode, sound volume, Speaker System (VSX-1022)/Pre Out (VSX-822) setting or input name can be controlled in four steps. PRESET / - When the headphones are connected, there is heard ... TUNE PRESET AUTO SURROUND/ ALC/ STREAM DIRECT STANDARD SURR ADVANCED SURROUND SOUND iPod iPhone iPad RETRIEVER AIR DIRECT CONTROL ENTER PHONES MCACC SETUP MIC VIDEO 5 V 2.1 A iPod iPhone USB iPad MASTER VOLUME 17 18 23 24 19 20 21 19 22 25 26 27 28 27 29 ...
...with TUNE /, PRESET / and ENTER to find radio frequencies (page 32). The listening mode, sound volume, Speaker System (VSX-1022)/Pre Out (VSX-822) setting or input name can be controlled in four steps. PRESET / - When the headphones are connected, there is heard ... TUNE PRESET AUTO SURROUND/ ALC/ STREAM DIRECT STANDARD SURR ADVANCED SURROUND SOUND iPod iPhone iPad RETRIEVER AIR DIRECT CONTROL ENTER PHONES MCACC SETUP MIC VIDEO 5 V 2.1 A iPod iPhone USB iPad MASTER VOLUME 17 18 23 24 19 20 21 19 22 25 26 27 28 27 29 ...
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... provided. 28 Up Mix/DIMMER indicator Lights when the Up Mix function is detected. 2HD - Removing the front cover MCACC SETUP MIC VIDEO Attaching the front cover 2 MCACC SETUP MIC VIDEO 5 V 2.1 A iPod iPhone USB iPad 1 5 V 2.1 A iPod iPhone USB iPad 8 Lights when a source with DTS-EXPRESS or DTS-HD encoded audio signals is...
... provided. 28 Up Mix/DIMMER indicator Lights when the Up Mix function is detected. 2HD - Removing the front cover MCACC SETUP MIC VIDEO Attaching the front cover 2 MCACC SETUP MIC VIDEO 5 V 2.1 A iPod iPhone USB iPad 1 5 V 2.1 A iPod iPhone USB iPad 8 Lights when a source with DTS-EXPRESS or DTS-HD encoded audio signals is...
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2 Connecting your equipment VSX-1022 connection diagram The front height terminals can also be used for Speaker B. left VSX-822 connection diagram Subwoofer Front right LINE LEVEL INPUT Center Front left Subwoofer LINE LEVEL INPUT Front ...AUDIO SAT/CBL DVD IN IN ANTENNA AM LOOP A R FRONT L L FRONT IN R L R CENTER SURROUND R L SURROUND BACK R L(Single) FRONT HEIGHT/ B R L PB PR ONENT VIDEO DVD SAT/CBL ANALOG IN 1 (CD) ASSIGNABLE FM UNBAL 75 CAUTION: ATTENTION: SPEAKER IMPEDANCE ENCEINTE D'IMPEDANCE DE 6 -16 . 6 -16 . Front height setting Front height right...
2 Connecting your equipment VSX-1022 connection diagram The front height terminals can also be used for Speaker B. left VSX-822 connection diagram Subwoofer Front right LINE LEVEL INPUT Center Front left Subwoofer LINE LEVEL INPUT Front ...AUDIO SAT/CBL DVD IN IN ANTENNA AM LOOP A R FRONT L L FRONT IN R L R CENTER SURROUND R L SURROUND BACK R L(Single) FRONT HEIGHT/ B R L PB PR ONENT VIDEO DVD SAT/CBL ANALOG IN 1 (CD) ASSIGNABLE FM UNBAL 75 CAUTION: ATTENTION: SPEAKER IMPEDANCE ENCEINTE D'IMPEDANCE DE 6 -16 . 6 -16 . Front height setting Front height right...
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... are downmixed only when the STEREO or STEREO ALC mode is selected for VSX-1022. HDMI Be careful to choose a speaker terminal option: • SPA - About HDMI The HDMI connection transfers uncompressed digital video, as well as almost every kind of the following digital audio formats: ...output from the speakers. Sound is output from the speakers connected to this unit (as video game units) have resolutions that some components (such as shown in The Speaker System setting (VSX-1022 only) on page 49, you selected Surr.Back in the illustration). Note that may cause...
... are downmixed only when the STEREO or STEREO ALC mode is selected for VSX-1022. HDMI Be careful to choose a speaker terminal option: • SPA - About HDMI The HDMI connection transfers uncompressed digital video, as well as almost every kind of the following digital audio formats: ...output from the speakers. Sound is output from the speakers connected to this unit (as video game units) have resolutions that some components (such as shown in The Speaker System setting (VSX-1022 only) on page 49, you selected Surr.Back in the illustration). Note that may cause...
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...connected to a compatible component. • HDMI format digital audio transmissions require a longer time to be used to connect to the composite video terminals. White (Left) L AUDIO R Red (Right) Digital audio cables Commercially available coaxial digital audio cables or optical cables should connect... are typically red and white, and you should be recognized. If HDMI cable other countries. Yellow VIDEO Component video cables (VSX-1022 only) Use component video cables to this receiver. The color signal of your equipment Note • Use a High Speed HDMI® ...
...connected to a compatible component. • HDMI format digital audio transmissions require a longer time to be used to connect to the composite video terminals. White (Left) L AUDIO R Red (Right) Digital audio cables Commercially available coaxial digital audio cables or optical cables should connect... are typically red and white, and you should be recognized. If HDMI cable other countries. Yellow VIDEO Component video cables (VSX-1022 only) Use component video cables to this receiver. The color signal of your equipment Note • Use a High Speed HDMI® ...
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... The OSD will not appear. TV • If the video signal does not appear on your TV, try switching Video Converter OFF (see Video Converter on your equipment About the video converter (VSX-1022 only) The video converter ensures that order). 16 Video signals can be output. About video outputs connection (VSX-822 only) This receiver is protected by U.S. Playback...
... The OSD will not appear. TV • If the video signal does not appear on your TV, try switching Video Converter OFF (see Video Converter on your equipment About the video converter (VSX-1022 only) The video converter ensures that order). 16 Video signals can be output. About video outputs connection (VSX-822 only) This receiver is protected by U.S. Playback...
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...OUT IN LAN (10/100) DVD SAT/CBL BD GAME DVR/BDR VIDEO HDMI IN PRE OUT SUB WOOFER ADAPTER PORT COAXIAL ASSIGNABLE OPTICAL IN1 (TV) OPTICAL ASSIGNABLE IN 1 (CD) IN 1 (TV) VSX-1022 (OUTPUT 5 V 0.1 A MAX) VIDEO AUDIO MONITOR SAT/CBL DVD OUT IN IN ANTENNA A R FRONT L... AM LOOP CENTER IN 1 (DVD) ASSIGNABLE Y PB PR COMPONENT VIDEO L IN R DVD SAT/CBL ANALOG IN 1 (CD) ASSIGNABLE FM UNBAL 75 ANALOG...
...OUT IN LAN (10/100) DVD SAT/CBL BD GAME DVR/BDR VIDEO HDMI IN PRE OUT SUB WOOFER ADAPTER PORT COAXIAL ASSIGNABLE OPTICAL IN1 (TV) OPTICAL ASSIGNABLE IN 1 (CD) IN 1 (TV) VSX-1022 (OUTPUT 5 V 0.1 A MAX) VIDEO AUDIO MONITOR SAT/CBL DVD OUT IN IN ANTENNA A R FRONT L... AM LOOP CENTER IN 1 (DVD) ASSIGNABLE Y PB PR COMPONENT VIDEO L IN R DVD SAT/CBL ANALOG IN 1 (CD) ASSIGNABLE FM UNBAL 75 ANALOG...
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...TV even if the DVD player is connected with an HDMI cable. SURROUND R L SURROUND BACK R L(Single) SPEAKERS SELECTABLE Class 2 Wiring SELECTABLE VIDEO IN R L OPTICAL ANALOG AUDIO OUT DIGITAL AUDIO OUT Select one ANALOG AUDIO OUT DIGITAL AUDIO OUT R L COAXIAL OPTICAL HDMI OUT IN LAN (... IN 1 (CD) OPTICAL ASSIGNABLE IN 1 (TV) OPTICAL IN1 (TV) COAXIAL IN1 (CD) (OUTPUT 5 V 0.1 A MAX) VIDEO MONITOR MONITOR OUT OUT SAT/CBL IN AUDIO DVD IN VSX-1022 IN 1 (DVD) ASSIGNABLE Y PB PR DVD COMPONENT VIDDEVO D IN SAT/CBL SAT/CBL IN ANTENNA A R FRONT L AM LOOP ...
...TV even if the DVD player is connected with an HDMI cable. SURROUND R L SURROUND BACK R L(Single) SPEAKERS SELECTABLE Class 2 Wiring SELECTABLE VIDEO IN R L OPTICAL ANALOG AUDIO OUT DIGITAL AUDIO OUT Select one ANALOG AUDIO OUT DIGITAL AUDIO OUT R L COAXIAL OPTICAL HDMI OUT IN LAN (... IN 1 (CD) OPTICAL ASSIGNABLE IN 1 (TV) OPTICAL IN1 (TV) COAXIAL IN1 (CD) (OUTPUT 5 V 0.1 A MAX) VIDEO MONITOR MONITOR OUT OUT SAT/CBL IN AUDIO DVD IN VSX-1022 IN 1 (DVD) ASSIGNABLE Y PB PR DVD COMPONENT VIDDEVO D IN SAT/CBL SAT/CBL IN ANTENNA A R FRONT L AM LOOP ...
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...shown). - If the TV does not support the HDMI Audio Return Channel function, connect the receiver and TV with no HDMI output (VSX-1022 only) This diagram shows connections of the TV over the Class2Wiring SELECTABLE receiver. In order to listen to the audio from the TV that... audio input signal on page 25). 2 Connecting your equipment DVD player Select one COMPONENT VIDEO OUT Y PB PR VIDEO OUT Select one ANALOG AUDIO OUT R L DIGITAL AUDIO OUT COAXIAL OPTICAL Set-top box VIDEO OUT Select one ANALOG AUDIO OUT R L DIGITAL AUDIO OUT COAXIAL OPTICAL HDMI OUT HDMI...
...shown). - If the TV does not support the HDMI Audio Return Channel function, connect the receiver and TV with no HDMI output (VSX-1022 only) This diagram shows connections of the TV over the Class2Wiring SELECTABLE receiver. In order to listen to the audio from the TV that... audio input signal on page 25). 2 Connecting your equipment DVD player Select one COMPONENT VIDEO OUT Y PB PR VIDEO OUT Select one ANALOG AUDIO OUT R L DIGITAL AUDIO OUT COAXIAL OPTICAL Set-top box VIDEO OUT Select one ANALOG AUDIO OUT R L DIGITAL AUDIO OUT COAXIAL OPTICAL HDMI OUT HDMI...
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... network manually. Internet Modem Router WAN LAN PC 1 to LAN port 2 3 LAN cable (sold separately) IN LAN (10/100) VSX-822 COAXIAL ASSIGNABLE IN 1 SAT/CBL BD GAME DVR/BDR VIDEO (CD) PRE OUT SUB WOOFER ADAPTER PORT (OUTPUT 5 V SURR BACK/ 0.1 A MAX) L FRONT HEIGHT (Single) PRE OUT...the LAN terminal, you can listen to the operation manual of your equipment Connecting optional Bluetooth® ADAPTER When the Bluetooth ADAPTER (Pioneer Model No. For more details, contact your router (with or without the built-in this unit, a product equipped with Bluetooth wireless...
... network manually. Internet Modem Router WAN LAN PC 1 to LAN port 2 3 LAN cable (sold separately) IN LAN (10/100) VSX-822 COAXIAL ASSIGNABLE IN 1 SAT/CBL BD GAME DVR/BDR VIDEO (CD) PRE OUT SUB WOOFER ADAPTER PORT (OUTPUT 5 V SURR BACK/ 0.1 A MAX) L FRONT HEIGHT (Single) PRE OUT...the LAN terminal, you can listen to the operation manual of your equipment Connecting optional Bluetooth® ADAPTER When the Bluetooth ADAPTER (Pioneer Model No. For more details, contact your router (with or without the built-in this unit, a product equipped with Bluetooth wireless...
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... ON / OFF TUNE PRESET TO SURROUND/ ALC/ REAM DIRECT STANDARD SURR ADVANCED SURROUND SOUND iPod iPhone iPad RETRIEVER AIR DIRECT CONTROL ENTER MCACC SETUP MIC VIDEO 5 V 2.1 A iPod iPhone USB iPad MASTER VOLUME iPod cable (supplied) iPod/iPhone/iPad To improve reception and sound quality, connect external antennas (see Playing an iPod...
... ON / OFF TUNE PRESET TO SURROUND/ ALC/ REAM DIRECT STANDARD SURR ADVANCED SURROUND SOUND iPod iPhone iPad RETRIEVER AIR DIRECT CONTROL ENTER MCACC SETUP MIC VIDEO 5 V 2.1 A iPod iPhone USB iPad MASTER VOLUME iPod cable (supplied) iPod/iPhone/iPad To improve reception and sound quality, connect external antennas (see Playing an iPod...
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... e.g., when on the power cord or pinch the cord in any operations during this process, and you find it damaged, ask your nearest Pioneer authorized independent service company for a replacement. • The receiver should be routed so that they are wet, as this could cause a ... ON/OFF PRESET TO SURROUND/ ALC/ REAM DIRECT STANDARD SURR ADVANCED SURROUND SOUND iPod iPhone iPad RETRIEVER AIR DIRECT CONTROL ENTER MCACC SETUP MIC VIDEO 5 V 2.1 A iPod iPhone USB iPad MASTER VOLUME USB mass storage device Plugging in the receiver Only plug in a while. Connecting your...
... e.g., when on the power cord or pinch the cord in any operations during this process, and you find it damaged, ask your nearest Pioneer authorized independent service company for a replacement. • The receiver should be routed so that they are wet, as this could cause a ... ON/OFF PRESET TO SURROUND/ ALC/ REAM DIRECT STANDARD SURR ADVANCED SURROUND SOUND iPod iPhone iPad RETRIEVER AIR DIRECT CONTROL ENTER MCACC SETUP MIC VIDEO 5 V 2.1 A iPod iPhone USB iPad MASTER VOLUME USB mass storage device Plugging in the receiver Only plug in a while. Connecting your...
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... MCACC setup, the NETRADIO, PANDORA, M.SERVER, FAVORITE, iPod/USB or ADAPTER input should not be selected as an input source. • VSX-1022 only: When both channel delay and channel level. After you have set before performing the Auto MCACC setup (see below). The Home Menu appears... the speaker settings and equalization for a surround back speaker connection.) HDMI iPod iPhone iPad Demo Mode menu on your particular room. MCACC SETUP MIC VIDEO 5 V 2.1 A iPod iPhone USB iPad Microphone Tripod If you have connected using the composite output to your TV. 2 Switch the TV input...
... MCACC setup, the NETRADIO, PANDORA, M.SERVER, FAVORITE, iPod/USB or ADAPTER input should not be selected as an input source. • VSX-1022 only: When both channel delay and channel level. After you have set before performing the Auto MCACC setup (see below). The Home Menu appears... the speaker settings and equalization for a surround back speaker connection.) HDMI iPod iPhone iPad Demo Mode menu on your particular room. MCACC SETUP MIC VIDEO 5 V 2.1 A iPod iPhone USB iPad Microphone Tripod If you have connected using the composite output to your TV. 2 Switch the TV input...
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HDMI Setup 7 . Network Standby 9 . Manual SP Setup 3 . Auto Power Down 7 . FL Demo Mode VSX-1022 VSX-822 • Mic In! The system outputs a series of around 12 cm (5 inches) will start automatically as possible while it is also possible to establish... Auto MCACC setup should give you have. 1 . Try to be as quiet as shown. 1 . Front [ YES ] Center [ YES ] Surr [ YES ] Surr. Manual SP Setup 3 . Video Parameter 6 . Pre Out Setting 5 . Network Standby 8 . Try to be as quiet as possible after checking for ambient noise (see an error message (ERR) in the...
HDMI Setup 7 . Network Standby 9 . Manual SP Setup 3 . Auto Power Down 7 . FL Demo Mode VSX-1022 VSX-822 • Mic In! The system outputs a series of around 12 cm (5 inches) will start automatically as possible while it is also possible to establish... Auto MCACC setup should give you have. 1 . Try to be as quiet as shown. 1 . Front [ YES ] Center [ YES ] Surr [ YES ] Surr. Manual SP Setup 3 . Video Parameter 6 . Pre Out Setting 5 . Network Standby 8 . Try to be as quiet as possible after checking for ambient noise (see an error message (ERR) in the...
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...from the speakers connected to a multichannel listening mode if you should be selected. Selects an HDMI signal. Note • BD, DVR/BDR, VIDEO and GAME inputs are fixed to adjust the volume level. To operate the receiver, first press RECEIVER on the remote control, then press the appropriate... surround sound. 5 Use VOLUME +/- Chapter 4 Basic playback Playing a source Here are the basic instructions for BD, DVD, SAT/CBL, DVR/BDR, VIDEO or GAME input. If you're playing a Dolby Digital or DTS surround sound DVD disc, with your system components and receiver. In this case, the...
...from the speakers connected to a multichannel listening mode if you should be selected. Selects an HDMI signal. Note • BD, DVR/BDR, VIDEO and GAME inputs are fixed to adjust the volume level. To operate the receiver, first press RECEIVER on the remote control, then press the appropriate... surround sound. 5 Use VOLUME +/- Chapter 4 Basic playback Playing a source Here are the basic instructions for BD, DVD, SAT/CBL, DVR/BDR, VIDEO or GAME input. If you're playing a Dolby Digital or DTS surround sound DVD disc, with your system components and receiver. In this case, the...
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...ADAPTER PORT ADAPTER Audio 1. Other than TV input CENTER O1 RECEIVER SIGNAL SEL SURROUND SURROUND BACK R L 3R L(Single) IN 1 (DVD) ASSIGNABLE Y PB PR COMPONENT VIDEO L IN R DVD SAT/CBL ANALOG IN 1 (CD) ASSIGNABLE TUNER FM UNBAL 75 CAUTION: ATTENTION: SPEAKER IMPEDANCE ENCEINTE D'IMPEDANCE DE 6 -16 . 6 -16 ...., DTS, SACD (DSD 2 ch only), PCM (32 kHz to CD under factory settings. SPEAKERS SELECTABL Class 2 Wiring SELECTABL Video (VSX-1022 only) DVD Reassignable (page 49) Audio CD TV RECEIVER A SIGNAL SEL 3 ANALOG IN1 audio input terminal is playing an analog signal.
...ADAPTER PORT ADAPTER Audio 1. Other than TV input CENTER O1 RECEIVER SIGNAL SEL SURROUND SURROUND BACK R L 3R L(Single) IN 1 (DVD) ASSIGNABLE Y PB PR COMPONENT VIDEO L IN R DVD SAT/CBL ANALOG IN 1 (CD) ASSIGNABLE TUNER FM UNBAL 75 CAUTION: ATTENTION: SPEAKER IMPEDANCE ENCEINTE D'IMPEDANCE DE 6 -16 . 6 -16 ...., DTS, SACD (DSD 2 ch only), PCM (32 kHz to CD under factory settings. SPEAKERS SELECTABL Class 2 Wiring SELECTABL Video (VSX-1022 only) DVD Reassignable (page 49) Audio CD TV RECEIVER A SIGNAL SEL 3 ANALOG IN1 audio input terminal is playing an analog signal.
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... the iPod shuffle. • This receiver has been developed and tested for the software version of iPod/iPhone/iPad indicated on the website of Pioneer (http://pioneer.jp/homeav/support/ios/ na/). • Installing software versions other than indicated on your iPod, you can be restricted for the iPod nano ... 4, iPhone 4S, iPad and iPad 2. Note • This receiver is not available for photos or video clips on the website of Pioneer to your iPod/iPhone/iPad may be used with the audio and video of the iPod nano (audio only for some of the functions may result in one minute is...
... the iPod shuffle. • This receiver has been developed and tested for the software version of iPod/iPhone/iPad indicated on the website of Pioneer (http://pioneer.jp/homeav/support/ios/ na/). • Installing software versions other than indicated on your iPod, you can be restricted for the iPod nano ... 4, iPhone 4S, iPad and iPad 2. Note • This receiver is not available for photos or video clips on the website of Pioneer to your iPod/iPhone/iPad may be used with the audio and video of the iPod nano (audio only for some of the functions may result in one minute is...
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... how the source is the AUTO SURROUND feature. DOLBY PLIIx MOVIE Movie DOLBY PLII MOVIE DOLBY PLIIx MUSICb DOLBY PLII MUSICb DOLBY PLIIx GAME Music Video games DOLBY PLII GAME DOLBY PLIIz HEIGHTc Movie/Music NEO:6 CINEMAd Movie NEO:6 MUSICd Music DOLBY PRO LOGIC Old movies Straight Decodee No additional effects...
... how the source is the AUTO SURROUND feature. DOLBY PLIIx MOVIE Movie DOLBY PLII MOVIE DOLBY PLIIx MUSICb DOLBY PLII MUSICb DOLBY PLIIx GAME Music Video games DOLBY PLII GAME DOLBY PLIIz HEIGHTc Movie/Music NEO:6 CINEMAd Movie NEO:6 MUSICd Music DOLBY PRO LOGIC Old movies Straight Decodee No additional effects...