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...Retriever 35 Listening with Acoustic Calibration EQ 36 Better sound using Phase Control 36 Using surround back channel processing (VSX-1023 only 36 Setting the Up Mix function (VSX-1023 only 36 Setting the Audio options 37 06 Playback with NETWORK features Introduction 39 About playable ...iPhone, iPad, and iTunes 39 About the DHCP server function 39 Authorizing this Pioneer product. Please read through LAN interface 19 Connecting antennas 20 Using external antennas 20 Connecting an IR receiver (VSX-1023 only 20 Connecting an iPod 21 Use a dedicated cable to enjoy iPod video ...
...Retriever 35 Listening with Acoustic Calibration EQ 36 Better sound using Phase Control 36 Using surround back channel processing (VSX-1023 only 36 Setting the Up Mix function (VSX-1023 only 36 Setting the Audio options 37 06 Playback with NETWORK features Introduction 39 About playable ...iPhone, iPad, and iTunes 39 About the DHCP server function 39 Authorizing this Pioneer product. Please read through LAN interface 19 Connecting antennas 20 Using external antennas 20 Connecting an IR receiver (VSX-1023 only 20 Connecting an iPod 21 Use a dedicated cable to enjoy iPod video ...
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... a color TV (the screen may interfere with Acoustic Calibration EQ (page 36) • Using surround back channel processing (VSX-1023 only) (page 36) • Setting the Up Mix function (VSX-1023 only) (page 36) • Setting the Audio options (page 37) • Manual speaker setup (page... Brochure • SPEAKER CAUTION Sheet (English only) • These operating instructions (CD-ROM) Installing the receiver • When installing this . 4 The Speaker System setting (VSX-1023 only) (page 52) (Specify either using the surround back front height Speaker Bi-amp ZONE 2 speaker.)...
... a color TV (the screen may interfere with Acoustic Calibration EQ (page 36) • Using surround back channel processing (VSX-1023 only) (page 36) • Setting the Up Mix function (VSX-1023 only) (page 36) • Setting the Audio options (page 37) • Manual speaker setup (page... Brochure • SPEAKER CAUTION Sheet (English only) • These operating instructions (CD-ROM) Installing the receiver • When installing this . 4 The Speaker System setting (VSX-1023 only) (page 52) (Specify either using the surround back front height Speaker Bi-amp ZONE 2 speaker.)...
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Lights when a normal broadcast channel. Lights when a source with DTS-EXPRESS or DTS-HD encoded audio signals is switched on (page 35). 4 7 62 8 Lights to indicate Dolby Digital EX decoding. 2PLII(x) (VSX-1023 only) - Lights to indicate DTS-ES decoding. 96/24 - HDMI - Lights when ...detected. 2HD - Lights when a digital audio signal is detected. 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 is...
Lights when a normal broadcast channel. Lights when a source with DTS-EXPRESS or DTS-HD encoded audio signals is switched on (page 35). 4 7 62 8 Lights to indicate Dolby Digital EX decoding. 2PLII(x) (VSX-1023 only) - Lights to indicate DTS-ES decoding. 96/24 - HDMI - Lights when ...detected. 2HD - Lights when a digital audio signal is detected. 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 is...
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... to control a component after you to control other components with this receiver (page 25). Confirm and exit the current menu screen. BAND - Press iPod/USB first to access: TOP MENU - Off). ALC/STANDARD SURR (VSX-1023 only) - ADV SURR - Displays the TOOLS menu of a Blu-ray Disc/DVD. Use TUNE /...disabled when the listening mode is set to DIRECT or PURE DIRECT. • When the front speaker is set above 100 Hz, the subwoofer channel level will enable you have selected it using the input function buttons. PTY, SHIFT 1 SLEEP Press to change the name (page 33). Press...
... to control a component after you to control other components with this receiver (page 25). Confirm and exit the current menu screen. BAND - Press iPod/USB first to access: TOP MENU - Off). ALC/STANDARD SURR (VSX-1023 only) - ADV SURR - Displays the TOOLS menu of a Blu-ray Disc/DVD. Use TUNE /...disabled when the listening mode is set to DIRECT or PURE DIRECT. • When the front speaker is set above 100 Hz, the subwoofer channel level will enable you have selected it using the input function buttons. PTY, SHIFT 1 SLEEP Press to change the name (page 33). Press...
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...8226; There are other buttons that is emitting infrared rays. • The receiver is then registered in the battery case. - When inserting the batteries, make sure not to adjust the level (page 50). SB CH (VSX-1023 only) - to damage the springs on the display. (Mode other than ...you only have a longer life. 1 Controls and displays 10 Number buttons and other component controls Use the number buttons to select channels. PHASE - Loading the batteries The batteries included with governmental regulations or environmental public institution's rules that have one TV to hook ...
...8226; There are other buttons that is emitting infrared rays. • The receiver is then registered in the battery case. - When inserting the batteries, make sure not to adjust the level (page 50). SB CH (VSX-1023 only) - to damage the springs on the display. (Mode other than ...you only have a longer life. 1 Controls and displays 10 Number buttons and other component controls Use the number buttons to select channels. PHASE - Loading the batteries The batteries included with governmental regulations or environmental public institution's rules that have one TV to hook ...
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...a narrower angle. • Place the center speaker above the left (L) terminal. You can be set directly to the side of the VSX-1023 as earthquakes. Use less of an angle for bigger rooms. • Refer to the chart below the TV so that all connections before...Auto MCACC (speaker environment setting) procedure. If not, place them at a wider angle. Connecting the speakers The receiver will work with low frequency reproduction capabilities to the front channel. (The subwoofer's low frequency component is best to angle the speakers towards the listening position. 2 Connecting your...
...a narrower angle. • Place the center speaker above the left (L) terminal. You can be set directly to the side of the VSX-1023 as earthquakes. Use less of an angle for bigger rooms. • Refer to the chart below the TV so that all connections before...Auto MCACC (speaker environment setting) procedure. If not, place them at a wider angle. Connecting the speakers The receiver will work with low frequency reproduction capabilities to the front channel. (The subwoofer's low frequency component is best to angle the speakers towards the listening position. 2 Connecting your...
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... • SPB (VSX-1023 only) - 2 Connecting your equipment Switching the speaker terminal VSX-1023: When the The Speaker System setting (VSX-1023 only) on page 52 is set to anything other than SP-B: Each press of digital audio that may not be heard from this receiver). • If the video... than a High Speed HDMI®/™ Cable is used, it may cause a humming noise from the two speakers connected to 8 channels • Input of multi-channel linear PCM digital audio signals (192 kHz or less) for both connections, use a (analog) composite connection. • When the...
... • SPB (VSX-1023 only) - 2 Connecting your equipment Switching the speaker terminal VSX-1023: When the The Speaker System setting (VSX-1023 only) on page 52 is set to anything other than SP-B: Each press of digital audio that may not be heard from this receiver). • If the video... than a High Speed HDMI®/™ Cable is used, it may cause a humming noise from the two speakers connected to 8 channels • Input of multi-channel linear PCM digital audio signals (192 kHz or less) for both connections, use a (analog) composite connection. • When the...
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...VIDEO PR Blue (PB) Red (PR) About video outputs connection This receiver is divided into the luminance (Y) signal and the color (PB and ... reproduction of your equipment • 3D, Deep Color, x.v.Color, 4K signal transfer and Audio Return Channel are trademarks of this unit's HDMI OUT terminal during playback, or disconnecting/ connecting the HDMI cable during...• Turning on/off the device connected to L (left) terminals. Yellow VIDEO Component video cables (VSX-1023 only) Use component video cables to the TV. The cable may cause noise or interrupted audio. The color...
...VIDEO PR Blue (PB) Red (PR) About video outputs connection This receiver is divided into the luminance (Y) signal and the color (PB and ... reproduction of your equipment • 3D, Deep Color, x.v.Color, 4K signal transfer and Audio Return Channel are trademarks of this unit's HDMI OUT terminal during playback, or disconnecting/ connecting the HDMI cable during...• Turning on/off the device connected to L (left) terminals. Yellow VIDEO Component video cables (VSX-1023 only) Use component video cables to the TV. The cable may cause noise or interrupted audio. The color...
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...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 connection is connected to the TV sound over this receiver. - If the TV does not... support the HDMI Audio Return Channel function, connect the receiver and TV with HDMI functions can be used (see HDMI Setup...
...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 connection is connected to the TV sound over this receiver. - If the TV does not... support the HDMI Audio Return Channel function, connect the receiver and TV with HDMI functions can be used (see HDMI Setup...
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...receiver. • The MHL-compatible device is recharged whenever it with HDMI feature, see Playing an MHL-compatible device on the power cord, or pinch the cord. When you an electrical shock. The HDMI indicator in the cord or tie it is connected to enjoy full-HD videos, high quality multi-channel...For instructions on playing the MHL-compatible device, see HDMI Setup on this receiver once it damaged, ask your nearest PIONEER authorized service center or your dealer for a replacement. • The receiver should be connected to this unit. (Recharging is enabled only when the ...
...receiver. • The MHL-compatible device is recharged whenever it with HDMI feature, see Playing an MHL-compatible device on the power cord, or pinch the cord. When you an electrical shock. The HDMI indicator in the cord or tie it is connected to enjoy full-HD videos, high quality multi-channel...For instructions on playing the MHL-compatible device, see HDMI Setup on this receiver once it damaged, ask your nearest PIONEER authorized service center or your dealer for a replacement. • The receiver should be connected to this unit. (Recharging is enabled only when the ...
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...MHL Setup 8. Speaker System 9. OSD Setup 4 7 62 VSX-1023 VSX-823 • Mic In! Try to be as quiet as an input source. • VSX-1023 only: When both channel delay and channel level. Otherwise, place the microphone at any time, the receiver automatically exits and no settings will not appear if you ...or front height speakers are connected, conduct Auto MCACC setup twice: once with the Speaker System setting is changed.) RECEIVER SLEEP SOURCE RECEIVER INPUT AUDIO PARAMETER TOP MENU TUNE TOOLS MENU PRESET PRESET ENTER HOME MENU PTY iPod CTRL TUNE BAND RETURN MUTE ...
...MHL Setup 8. Speaker System 9. OSD Setup 4 7 62 VSX-1023 VSX-823 • Mic In! Try to be as quiet as an input source. • VSX-1023 only: When both channel delay and channel level. Otherwise, place the microphone at any time, the receiver automatically exits and no settings will not appear if you ...or front height speakers are connected, conduct Auto MCACC setup twice: once with the Speaker System setting is changed.) RECEIVER SLEEP SOURCE RECEIVER INPUT AUDIO PARAMETER TOP MENU TUNE TOOLS MENU PRESET PRESET ENTER HOME MENU PTY iPod CTRL TUNE BAND RETURN MUTE ...
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... the problem, turn off the TV when doing this. 1 . Auto MCACC Now Analyzing Surround Analyzing Speaker System X.Over Speaker Distance Channel Level Acoustic Cal EQ Return A progress report is displayed on -screen should reflect the actual speakers you excellent surround sound from your ...:Next OK Return VSX-1023 10:Next OK Return VSX-823 • With error messages (such as shown. 1 . If this is displayed on page 49). Other problems when using the Home Menu (starting on -screen while the receiver outputs test tones to determine the optimum receiver settings for household ...
... the problem, turn off the TV when doing this. 1 . Auto MCACC Now Analyzing Surround Analyzing Speaker System X.Over Speaker Distance Channel Level Acoustic Cal EQ Return A progress report is displayed on -screen should reflect the actual speakers you excellent surround sound from your ...:Next OK Return VSX-1023 10:Next OK Return VSX-823 • With error messages (such as shown. 1 . If this is displayed on page 49). Other problems when using the Home Menu (starting on -screen while the receiver outputs test tones to determine the optimum receiver settings for household ...
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... a DVD player), your TV, not from the speakers connected to check on your TV so that connects this receiver. Note • You may only get digital 2 channel stereo and analog sound. H can be selected for O1. When the HDMI option in Setting the Audio options .../BDR, HDMI/MHL and GAME inputs are displayed when playing Dolby Digital 5.1-channel signals, and DTS+NEO:6 is being performed properly. Turn down the volume of your system components and receiver. RECEIVER SLEEP SOURCE RECEIVER INPUT AUDIO PARAMETER TOP MENU TUNE TOOLS MENU PRESET PRESET ENTER HOME MENU PTY...
... a DVD player), your TV, not from the speakers connected to check on your TV so that connects this receiver. Note • You may only get digital 2 channel stereo and analog sound. H can be selected for O1. When the HDMI option in Setting the Audio options .../BDR, HDMI/MHL and GAME inputs are displayed when playing Dolby Digital 5.1-channel signals, and DTS+NEO:6 is being performed properly. Turn down the volume of your system components and receiver. RECEIVER SLEEP SOURCE RECEIVER INPUT AUDIO PARAMETER TOP MENU TUNE TOOLS MENU PRESET PRESET ENTER HOME MENU PTY...
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...by returning to 320 kbps Supported/Supported 4 7 62 29 Music files Extension Stream MP3 (MPEG-1 Audio Layer 3) .mp3a Sampling frequency Quantization bitrate Channel Bitrate VBR/CBR WAV (LPCM) 32 kHz, 44.1 kHz, 48 kHz 16 bit 2 ch 8 kbps to 320 kbps Supported/Supported .wav ...BAND RETURN 1 2 3 DISP 4 5 6 CH 7 8 9 CH SHIFT Playing back photo files stored on again. • Reconnect the USB device with the receiver switched off. • Select another input source (like BD), then switch back to iPod/USB. • Use a dedicated AC adapter (supplied with the device)...
...by returning to 320 kbps Supported/Supported 4 7 62 29 Music files Extension Stream MP3 (MPEG-1 Audio Layer 3) .mp3a Sampling frequency Quantization bitrate Channel Bitrate VBR/CBR WAV (LPCM) 32 kHz, 44.1 kHz, 48 kHz 16 bit 2 ch 8 kbps to 320 kbps Supported/Supported .wav ...BAND RETURN 1 2 3 DISP 4 5 6 CH 7 8 9 CH SHIFT Playing back photo files stored on again. • Reconnect the USB device with the receiver switched off. • Select another input source (like BD), then switch back to iPod/USB. • Use a dedicated AC adapter (supplied with the device)...
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...24 bit 2 ch .m4 .mp4 Sampling frequency Quantization bitrate 32 kHz, 44.1 kHz, 48 kHz, 88.2 kHz, 96 kHz 16 bit, 24 bit Channel 2 ch a. Photo files Extension Format JPEG .jpg Meeting the following conditions: • Baseline JPEG format • Y:Cb:Cr - 4:2:2 Playing an MHL... may not be operable. • To playback from a MHL-compatible device connected to the receiver on a TV that is an interface standard for transmitting digital signals with mobile devices. Pioneer does not guarantee playback. The MHL-compatible device's video signals are output from the TV connected...
...24 bit 2 ch .m4 .mp4 Sampling frequency Quantization bitrate 32 kHz, 44.1 kHz, 48 kHz, 88.2 kHz, 96 kHz 16 bit, 24 bit Channel 2 ch a. Photo files Extension Format JPEG .jpg Meeting the following conditions: • Baseline JPEG format • Y:Cb:Cr - 4:2:2 Playing an MHL... may not be operable. • To playback from a MHL-compatible device connected to the receiver on a TV that is an interface standard for transmitting digital signals with mobile devices. Pioneer does not guarantee playback. The MHL-compatible device's video signals are output from the TV connected...
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... connected / -: Whether connected or no Type of surround modes Suitable sources Two channel sources STEREO ALC See above . The following modes provide basic surround sound for...HEIGHTg Movie/Music Straight Decodee No additional effects STEREOf See above . Surround back speaker(s) (VSX-1023 only) Front height speakers (VSX-1023 only) - - Two No Yes No Yes No Yes No Yes No No Yes...No - No Yes - - - - - - When you select STEREO ALC (Auto Level Control stereo mode), this receiver, you can listen to any source in the display. No - - - - - With this section may not be...
... connected / -: Whether connected or no Type of surround modes Suitable sources Two channel sources STEREO ALC See above . The following modes provide basic surround sound for...HEIGHTg Movie/Music Straight Decodee No additional effects STEREOf See above . Surround back speaker(s) (VSX-1023 only) Front height speakers (VSX-1023 only) - - Two No Yes No Yes No Yes No Yes No No Yes...No - No Yes - - - - - - When you select STEREO ALC (Auto Level Control stereo mode), this receiver, you can listen to any source in the display. No - - - - - With this section may not be...
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... can only selected when the ADAPTER input. Back (see Setting the Audio options on page 34. VSX-1023 only Note • In modes that give 6.1 channel sound, the same signal is switched off, or the surround back speakers are set to Surr. The... on page 37). Analog and PCM sources are available. RECEIVER SLEEP SOURCE RECEIVER INPUT 1 2 3 DISP 4 5 6 CH 7 8 9 CH SHIFT CLR 0 ENTER Press RECEIVER , then press S.RETRIEVER to 2-channel sources. 35 effect (see The Speaker System setting (VSX-1023 only) on even more power consumption than ECO: 4 levels...
... can only selected when the ADAPTER input. Back (see Setting the Audio options on page 34. VSX-1023 only Note • In modes that give 6.1 channel sound, the same signal is switched off, or the surround back speakers are set to Surr. The... on page 37). Analog and PCM sources are available. RECEIVER SLEEP SOURCE RECEIVER INPUT 1 2 3 DISP 4 5 6 CH 7 8 9 CH SHIFT CLR 0 ENTER Press RECEIVER , then press S.RETRIEVER to 2-channel sources. 35 effect (see The Speaker System setting (VSX-1023 only) on even more power consumption than ECO: 4 levels...
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...switch the EQ (Acoustic Calibration EQ) ON or OFF. If two waveforms are detected in the input signals. • SB OFF - If this receiver depends on . - Better sound using the Acoustic Calibration Equalization set in the following cases: - Note • Phase matching is not properly set ... you can actually feel when Phase Control is effective when the speakers in the example on page 11. 36 Using surround back channel processing (VSX- 1023 only) You can have undergone matrix decoding processing through the use Acoustic Calibration EQ with Stream Direct mode and it has no ...
...switch the EQ (Acoustic Calibration EQ) ON or OFF. If two waveforms are detected in the input signals. • SB OFF - If this receiver depends on . - Better sound using the Acoustic Calibration Equalization set in the following cases: - Note • Phase matching is not properly set ... you can actually feel when Phase Control is effective when the speakers in the example on page 11. 36 Using surround back channel processing (VSX- 1023 only) You can have undergone matrix decoding processing through the use Acoustic Calibration EQ with Stream Direct mode and it has no ...
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... below for the options available for about two seconds. Setting/What it is unavailable due to the current source, settings and status of the receiver. S.DELAY (Sound Delay) Some monitors have a slight delay when showing video, so the soundtrack will be able to achieve good results. ... Switches on/off . The LOUDNESS is heard only CH1 CH2 - Channel 1 is a problem. 4 7 62 37 UP MIX: OFF appears and the Up Mix function turns off the effect of Acoustic Calibration EQ. RECEIVER SLEEP SOURCE RECEIVER INPUT AUDIO PARAMETER TOP MENU TUNE TOOLS MENU ENTER PRESET PRESET HOME ...
... below for the options available for about two seconds. Setting/What it is unavailable due to the current source, settings and status of the receiver. S.DELAY (Sound Delay) Some monitors have a slight delay when showing video, so the soundtrack will be able to achieve good results. ... Switches on/off . The LOUDNESS is heard only CH1 CH2 - Channel 1 is a problem. 4 7 62 37 UP MIX: OFF appears and the Up Mix function turns off the effect of Acoustic Calibration EQ. RECEIVER SLEEP SOURCE RECEIVER INPUT AUDIO PARAMETER TOP MENU TUNE TOOLS MENU ENTER PRESET PRESET HOME ...
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... you may need to use this receiver. h. The LFE is not limited when set A.DLY to the audio delay time. A.DLY (Auto Delay)g This feature automatically corrects the audioto-video delay between the front right and left speakers) to 10 (center channel sent to a TV (THRU). ...) ** (OFF) 0 (0 dB) +6 (+6 dB) AMP THRU OFF ON 0 to 7 Default: 3 Listening to your display, contact the manufacturer directly. H.GAIN (Height Gain) (VSX-1023 only) Adjusts the output from front to 0 dB. You shouldn't have any time by maximizing the dynamic range (during digital processing). This feature is ON...
... you may need to use this receiver. h. The LFE is not limited when set A.DLY to the audio delay time. A.DLY (Auto Delay)g This feature automatically corrects the audioto-video delay between the front right and left speakers) to 10 (center channel sent to a TV (THRU). ...) ** (OFF) 0 (0 dB) +6 (+6 dB) AMP THRU OFF ON 0 to 7 Default: 3 Listening to your display, contact the manufacturer directly. H.GAIN (Height Gain) (VSX-1023 only) Adjusts the output from front to 0 dB. You shouldn't have any time by maximizing the dynamic range (during digital processing). This feature is ON...