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...Receiver VSX-1023-K VSX-823-K Register your product on http://www.pioneerelectronics.com (US) http://www.pioneerelectronics.ca (Canada) • Protect your new investment The details of your purchase will be on file for reference 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...
...Receiver VSX-1023-K VSX-823-K Register your product on http://www.pioneerelectronics.com (US) http://www.pioneerelectronics.ca (Canada) • Protect your new investment The details of your purchase will be on file for reference 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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...DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). However, there is intended to alert the user to persons. Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. - less than 85 %RH (cooling vents not blocked) Do not install this unit, make sure to provide reasonable protection against harmful ... and to comply with items (such as newspapers, table-cloths, curtains) or by one or more of the cable. Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. - D3-4-2-1-7a_A1_En Caution To prevent fire hazard, the Class 2 Wiring Cable should never be routed away from overheating. If this equipment ...
...DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). However, there is intended to alert the user to persons. Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. - less than 85 %RH (cooling vents not blocked) Do not install this unit, make sure to provide reasonable protection against harmful ... and to comply with items (such as newspapers, table-cloths, curtains) or by one or more of the cable. Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. - D3-4-2-1-7a_A1_En Caution To prevent fire hazard, the Class 2 Wiring Cable should never be routed away from overheating. If this equipment ...
Owner's Manual
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...receiver 6 Flow of settings on the receiver... 6 01 Controls and displays Front panel 7 Display 8 Remote control 9 Loading the batteries 10 Operating range of remote control 10 02 Connecting your equipment Determining the speakers' application 11 Some tips for improving sound quality 12 Connecting the speakers 12 Connect the surround back or front height speakers (VSX-1023...buying this receiver 39 About...34 Listening in the receiver 22 03 Basic Setup... an IR receiver (VSX-1023 only 20 ...VSX-1023 only 51 The...VSX-1023...VSX-1023 only 36 Setting the Up Mix function (VSX-1023...
...receiver 6 Flow of settings on the receiver... 6 01 Controls and displays Front panel 7 Display 8 Remote control 9 Loading the batteries 10 Operating range of remote control 10 02 Connecting your equipment Determining the speakers' application 11 Some tips for improving sound quality 12 Connecting the speakers 12 Connect the surround back or front height speakers (VSX-1023...buying this receiver 39 About...34 Listening in the receiver 22 03 Basic Setup... an IR receiver (VSX-1023 only 20 ...VSX-1023 only 51 The...VSX-1023...VSX-1023 only 36 Setting the Up Mix function (VSX-1023...
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... only) • These operating instructions (CD-ROM) Installing the receiver • When installing this receiver. in places that are very dusty - in the receiver (page 22) 3 Power On Make sure you don't know how to do this. 4 The Speaker System setting (VSX-1023 only) (page 52) (Specify either using the surround back front...
... only) • These operating instructions (CD-ROM) Installing the receiver • When installing this receiver. in places that are very dusty - in the receiver (page 22) 3 Power On Make sure you don't know how to do this. 4 The Speaker System setting (VSX-1023 only) (page 52) (Specify either using the surround back front...
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... stereo mode (page 34). Chapter 1 Controls and displays Front panel 1234 5 6 7 89 10 19 20 4 7 21 22 23 24 21 25 62 26 27 VSX-1023 28 29 30 31 30 32 11 12 13 14 15 1 INPUT SELECTOR dial Selects an input source (page 25). 2 SPEAKERS See Switching the speaker...selected only from the remote control (see Making MULTIZONE connections on page 15. The listening mode when the sound is selected (page 27). 9 Remote sensor Receives the signals from PHONES SURR, STEREO or STEREO ALC mode (S.R AIR mode can be also selected with TUNE /, PRESET / and ...
... stereo mode (page 34). Chapter 1 Controls and displays Front panel 1234 5 6 7 89 10 19 20 4 7 21 22 23 24 21 25 62 26 27 VSX-1023 28 29 30 31 30 32 11 12 13 14 15 1 INPUT SELECTOR dial Selects an input source (page 25). 2 SPEAKERS See Switching the speaker...selected only from the remote control (see Making MULTIZONE connections on page 15. The listening mode when the sound is selected (page 27). 9 Remote sensor Receives the signals from PHONES SURR, STEREO or STEREO ALC mode (S.R AIR mode can be also selected with TUNE /, PRESET / and ...
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...registered. Blinks when a radio station is registered or called. Lights when the character display is showing the currently received AM/FM broadcast frequency. 22 ZONE (VSX-1023 only) Lights when the MULTI-ZONE feature is active (page 54). 23 Speaker indicators Shows if the speaker system... mode (page 9). 25 PRESET information or input signal indicator Shows the preset number of the receiver is switched on (page 35). 4 7 62 8 Lights to indicate Dolby Digital EX decoding. 2PLII(x) (VSX-1023 only) - HDMI - Lights when an HDMI signal is detected. Lights to indicate NEO:6...
...registered. Blinks when a radio station is registered or called. Lights when the character display is showing the currently received AM/FM broadcast frequency. 22 ZONE (VSX-1023 only) Lights when the MULTI-ZONE feature is active (page 54). 23 Speaker indicators Shows if the speaker system... mode (page 9). 25 PRESET information or input signal indicator Shows the preset number of the receiver is switched on (page 35). 4 7 62 8 Lights to indicate Dolby Digital EX decoding. 2PLII(x) (VSX-1023 only) - HDMI - Lights when an HDMI signal is detected. Lights to indicate NEO:6...
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... button (BD, DVD and CD). ALC/STANDARD SURR (VSX-1023 only) - Press for standard decoding and to access: AUDIO PARAMETER - RETURN - Displays the HOME MENU screen. Confirm and exit the current menu screen. Press TUNER first to switch between the iPod controls and the receiver controls (page 28). 8 TUNE /, PRESET ...
... button (BD, DVD and CD). ALC/STANDARD SURR (VSX-1023 only) - Press for standard decoding and to access: AUDIO PARAMETER - RETURN - Displays the HOME MENU screen. Confirm and exit the current menu screen. Press TUNER first to switch between the iPod controls and the receiver controls (page 28). 8 TUNE /, PRESET ...
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... hook up to this unit. Press to switch on your country/area. - Press to select the audio input signal of batteries. - SB CH (VSX-1023 only) - Use to play back (page 25). MIDNIGHT - DIMMER - The selected song is then registered in four steps. Use to check initial operations... System setting may or may not be accessed after RECEIVER is selected, DIMMER will go dark (page 35). 14 VOLUME +/- If the dimmest level is pressed. (For example MIDNIGHT, etc.) EQ - The listening mode, sound volume, Speaker System (VSX-1023) setting or input name can be shown on the...
... hook up to this unit. Press to switch on your country/area. - Press to select the audio input signal of batteries. - SB CH (VSX-1023 only) - Use to play back (page 25). MIDNIGHT - DIMMER - The selected song is then registered in four steps. Use to check initial operations... System setting may or may not be accessed after RECEIVER is selected, DIMMER will go dark (page 35). 14 VOLUME +/- If the dimmest level is pressed. (For example MIDNIGHT, etc.) EQ - The listening mode, sound volume, Speaker System (VSX-1023) setting or input name can be shown on the...
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... strands together. 2 Push open the tabs and insert exposed wire. 3 Release the tabs. 1 2 3 10 mm (3/8 in the event of the VSX-1023 as earthquakes. Make sure the speakers don't face each other speakers should be more directly behind you. - See Automatically setting up for surround sound (MCACC...also reduces the risk of damage or injury resulting from your system. • It is best for surround sound. Connecting the speakers The receiver will work with a 7.1-channel system, the surround effect can be placed on the floor. 2 Connecting your equipment Some tips for improving...
... strands together. 2 Push open the tabs and insert exposed wire. 3 Release the tabs. 1 2 3 10 mm (3/8 in the event of the VSX-1023 as earthquakes. Make sure the speakers don't face each other speakers should be more directly behind you. - See Automatically setting up for surround sound (MCACC...also reduces the risk of damage or injury resulting from your system. • It is best for surround sound. Connecting the speakers The receiver will work with a 7.1-channel system, the surround effect can be placed on the floor. 2 Connecting your equipment Some tips for improving...
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...is 480i, 480p, 576i or 576p, Multi Ch PCM sound and HD sound cannot be received. If connecting the player and the TV via this case, use HDMI cables. In this receiver, for VSX-1023. This receiver supports the functions described below for playback: SP, SPA, SPB, SP...Sound is output from this unit may not operate properly. 4 7 62 15 Note • VSX-1023 only: The subwoofer output depends on the settings you want to HDMI, if you made in this receiver). • If the video signal does not appear on your TV, try adjusting the resolution settings...
...is 480i, 480p, 576i or 576p, Multi Ch PCM sound and HD sound cannot be received. If connecting the player and the TV via this case, use HDMI cables. In this receiver, for VSX-1023. This receiver supports the functions described below for playback: SP, SPA, SPB, SP...Sound is output from this unit may not operate properly. 4 7 62 15 Note • VSX-1023 only: The subwoofer output depends on the settings you want to HDMI, if you made in this receiver). • If the video signal does not appear on your TV, try adjusting the resolution settings...
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... Blue (PB) Red (PR) About video outputs connection This receiver is not loaded with TV monitor The OSD will not be recognized. The signals input from cables for connecting to connect analog audio components. "x.v.Color" and Corporation. Yellow VIDEO Component video cables (VSX-1023 only) Use component video cables to be output from... from the analog (composite) video inputs of this way, interference between audio formats or beginning playback. • Turning on/off the device connected to this receiver.
... Blue (PB) Red (PR) About video outputs connection This receiver is not loaded with TV monitor The OSD will not be recognized. The signals input from cables for connecting to connect analog audio components. "x.v.Color" and Corporation. Yellow VIDEO Component video cables (VSX-1023 only) Use component video cables to be output from... from the analog (composite) video inputs of this way, interference between audio formats or beginning playback. • Turning on/off the device connected to this receiver.
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...-ray Disc recorder 4 7 62 OPTICAL IN1 (TV) VSX-1023 ANALOG IN1 (CD) HDMI IN HDMI/DVI-compatible TV R L OPTICAL ANALOG AUDIO OUT DIGITAL AUDIO OUT Select one If the TV does not support the HDMI Audio Return Channel function, this receiver using an analog audio cables, set ARC at HDMI Setup... order to listen to the audio from the TV that is connected to this connection is required (see HDMI Setup on page 51). In this receiver using a commercially available HDMI cable. 2 Connecting a TV and playback components Connecting using HDMI If you have an HDMI or DVI (with HDCP) equipped...
...-ray Disc recorder 4 7 62 OPTICAL IN1 (TV) VSX-1023 ANALOG IN1 (CD) HDMI IN HDMI/DVI-compatible TV R L OPTICAL ANALOG AUDIO OUT DIGITAL AUDIO OUT Select one If the TV does not support the HDMI Audio Return Channel function, this receiver using an analog audio cables, set ARC at HDMI Setup... order to listen to the audio from the TV that is connected to this connection is required (see HDMI Setup on page 51). In this receiver using a commercially available HDMI cable. 2 Connecting a TV and playback components Connecting using HDMI If you have an HDMI or DVI (with HDCP) equipped...
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...terminal. Depending on page 51). • Only one This connection is required in order to listen to the sound of the TV over the receiver. In this receiver using an optical cable or a coaxial cable, first, switch to the DVD (DVD player) or SAT/CBL (set -up for analog ...to this receiver, connect an HDMI cable, and use a different method to connect the audio. DVD player VIDEO OUT ANALOG AUDIO OUT R L Select one HDMI OUT DIGITAL AUDIO OUT COAXIAL OPTICAL Set-top box VIDEO OUT Select one ANALOG AUDIO OUT DIGITAL AUDIO OUT R L COAXIAL OPTICAL 4 7 62 VSX-1023 HDMI DVD...
...terminal. Depending on page 51). • Only one This connection is required in order to listen to the sound of the TV over the receiver. In this receiver using an optical cable or a coaxial cable, first, switch to the DVD (DVD player) or SAT/CBL (set -up for analog ...to this receiver, connect an HDMI cable, and use a different method to connect the audio. DVD player VIDEO OUT ANALOG AUDIO OUT R L Select one HDMI OUT DIGITAL AUDIO OUT COAXIAL OPTICAL Set-top box VIDEO OUT Select one ANALOG AUDIO OUT DIGITAL AUDIO OUT R L COAXIAL OPTICAL 4 7 62 VSX-1023 HDMI DVD...
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...the Bluetooth wireless technology device, see The Network Setup menu on your equipment Connecting optional Bluetooth® ADAPTER When the Bluetooth ADAPTER (Pioneer Model No. Internet Modem Router WAN LAN PC 1 to LAN port 2 3 Turn on the DHCP server function of the equipment.... 4 7 62 LAN cable (sold separately) VSX-1023 VSX-1023 Bluetooth® ADAPTER Connect the LAN terminal on this way, you must sign a contract with a straight LAN cable (CAT 5 or higher). 19 Important • Do not move the receiver with an Internet service provider is necessary to Internet...
...the Bluetooth wireless technology device, see The Network Setup menu on your equipment Connecting optional Bluetooth® ADAPTER When the Bluetooth ADAPTER (Pioneer Model No. Internet Modem Router WAN LAN PC 1 to LAN port 2 3 Turn on the DHCP server function of the equipment.... 4 7 62 LAN cable (sold separately) VSX-1023 VSX-1023 Bluetooth® ADAPTER Connect the LAN terminal on this way, you must sign a contract with a straight LAN cable (CAT 5 or higher). 19 Important • Do not move the receiver with an Internet service provider is necessary to Internet...
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... • Remote operation may not be possible if direct light from a strong fluorescent lamp is shining on the rear of this receiver. FM UNBAL 75 F connector Connecting an IR receiver (VSX-1023 only) If you keep your stereo components in a closed cabinet or shelving unit, or you wish to the manual that other manufacturers...
... • Remote operation may not be possible if direct light from a strong fluorescent lamp is shining on the rear of this receiver. FM UNBAL 75 F connector Connecting an IR receiver (VSX-1023 only) If you keep your stereo components in a closed cabinet or shelving unit, or you wish to the manual that other manufacturers...
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... 55). If the iPhoneis kept closer to TV input. Note • Due to linked operation of this receiver. Connecting a USB device It is sold iPod cable. Contact the Pioneer Customer Support division for your iPod. • When connecting an iPhone to iPod, or turn OFF the ... mass storage device The optional iPod cable from Pioneer is possible to play audio and photo files by the iPhone, noise may automatically also change the receiver's input back to this unit. 2 Connecting your equipment Connecting an iPod This receiver has a dedicated iPod/iPhone/iPad terminals that ...
... 55). If the iPhoneis kept closer to TV input. Note • Due to linked operation of this receiver. Connecting a USB device It is sold iPod cable. Contact the Pioneer Customer Support division for your iPod. • When connecting an iPhone to iPod, or turn OFF the ... mass storage device The optional iPod cable from Pioneer is possible to play audio and photo files by the iPhone, noise may automatically also change the receiver's input back to this unit. 2 Connecting your equipment Connecting an iPod This receiver has a dedicated iPod/iPhone/iPad terminals that ...
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...; The MHL-compatible device is recharged whenever it damaged, ask your nearest PIONEER authorized service center or your components to this receiver is connected to this could cause a short circuit or electric shock. When you can turn on this process. CAUTION • Handle the power ... photos etc., with other cords. A damaged power cord can cause a fire or give you have connected all your dealer for a replacement. • The receiver should be routed such that they are wet as this unit. (Recharging is enabled only when the unit's power is turned on.) • For instructions...
...; The MHL-compatible device is recharged whenever it damaged, ask your nearest PIONEER authorized service center or your components to this receiver is connected to this could cause a short circuit or electric shock. When you can turn on this process. CAUTION • Handle the power ... photos etc., with other cords. A damaged power cord can cause a fire or give you have connected all your dealer for a replacement. • The receiver should be routed such that they are wet as this unit. (Recharging is enabled only when the unit's power is turned on.) • For instructions...
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.... Input Assign 4. OSD Setup Home Menu 1 . Auto Power Down 5. Network Standby 7. Auto Power Down 5. Network Standby 7. OSD Setup 4 7 62 VSX-1023 VSX-823 • Mic In! Use HDMI connection for Auto MCACC setup. • The Auto MCACC setup will overwrite any existing speaker settings you cancel the... will be as quiet as an input source. • VSX-1023 only: When both channel delay and channel level. Home Menu 1 . MHL Setup 8. blinks when the microphone is in Surr.Back and once with your system, the receiver uses the information from the Home Menu, then press ENTER....
.... Input Assign 4. OSD Setup Home Menu 1 . Auto Power Down 5. Network Standby 7. Auto Power Down 5. Network Standby 7. OSD Setup 4 7 62 VSX-1023 VSX-823 • Mic In! Use HDMI connection for Auto MCACC setup. • The Auto MCACC setup will overwrite any existing speaker settings you cancel the... will be as quiet as an input source. • VSX-1023 only: When both channel delay and channel level. Home Menu 1 . MHL Setup 8. blinks when the microphone is in Surr.Back and once with your system, the receiver uses the information from the Home Menu, then press ENTER....
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Auto MCACC Check Front [ YES ] Center [ YES ] Surr [ YES ] Subwoofer [ YES ] 10:Next OK Return VSX-1023 10:Next OK Return VSX-823 • With error messages (such as Too much background noise, echo off if necessary. You return to change the setting....the Speaker Setting on -screen should be accurate (taking delay and room characteristics into account) and generally does not need to determine the optimum receiver settings for household appliances (air conditioner, fridge, fan, etc.), that may be incorrect. If there are any instructions showing in the right...
Auto MCACC Check Front [ YES ] Center [ YES ] Surr [ YES ] Subwoofer [ YES ] 10:Next OK Return VSX-1023 10:Next OK Return VSX-823 • With error messages (such as Too much background noise, echo off if necessary. You return to change the setting....the Speaker Setting on -screen should be accurate (taking delay and room characteristics into account) and generally does not need to determine the optimum receiver settings for household appliances (air conditioner, fridge, fan, etc.), that may be incorrect. If there are any instructions showing in the right...
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...DVD player or source discs, you may need to check the digital audio output settings on your DVD player or digital satellite receiver. RECEIVER SLEEP SOURCE RECEIVER INPUT AUDIO PARAMETER TOP MENU TUNE TOOLS MENU PRESET PRESET ENTER HOME MENU PTY iPod CTRL TUNE BAND RETURN MUTE 1 Switch...listening mode. The coaxial 1 input is selected for C1, and the optical 1 audio input is being performed properly. To operate the receiver, first press RECEIVER on the front panel display whether or not surround sound playback is selected for playback (see page 8). 62 25 If you 're ...
...DVD player or source discs, you may need to check the digital audio output settings on your DVD player or digital satellite receiver. RECEIVER SLEEP SOURCE RECEIVER INPUT AUDIO PARAMETER TOP MENU TUNE TOOLS MENU PRESET PRESET ENTER HOME MENU PTY iPod CTRL TUNE BAND RETURN MUTE 1 Switch...listening mode. The coaxial 1 input is selected for C1, and the optical 1 audio input is being performed properly. To operate the receiver, first press RECEIVER on the front panel display whether or not surround sound playback is selected for playback (see page 8). 62 25 If you 're ...