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...Home Menu Using the Home Menu 49 Manual speaker setup 49 Speaker Setting 49 X.Over 50 Channel Level 50 Speaker Distance 51 The Input Assign menu 51 Analog Input 51 Component Input (VSX-1023 only 51 The Auto Power Down menu...using Safari browser 44 Firmware update 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 ...Listening to the network through these operating instructions so you for buying this Pioneer product.
...Home Menu Using the Home Menu 49 Manual speaker setup 49 Speaker Setting 49 X.Over 50 Channel Level 50 Speaker Distance 51 The Input Assign menu 51 Analog Input 51 Component Input (VSX-1023 only 51 The Auto Power Down menu...using Safari browser 44 Firmware update 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 ...Listening to the network through these operating instructions so you for buying this Pioneer product.
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...is a full-fledged AV receiver equipped with the TV if 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 height Speaker Bi-amp ZONE 2 speaker.) The Input Assign menu (page 51) ...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 49) 8 Making maximum use of the remote control ...
...is a full-fledged AV receiver equipped with the TV if 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 height Speaker Bi-amp ZONE 2 speaker.) The Input Assign menu (page 51) ...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 49) 8 Making maximum use of the remote control ...
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... operation manual of your equipment Connecting optional Bluetooth® ADAPTER When the Bluetooth ADAPTER (Pioneer Model No. For more details, contact your computer. To listen to Internet radio stations, you can listen to the LAN terminal on the local network, including your nearest Internet service provider. 4 7 62 LAN cable (sold separately) VSX-1023 VSX-1023 Bluetooth... LAN interface By connecting this way, you must sign a contract with the Bluetooth ADAPTER connected. When connected in this receiver to set up the network manually.
... operation manual of your equipment Connecting optional Bluetooth® ADAPTER When the Bluetooth ADAPTER (Pioneer Model No. For more details, contact your computer. To listen to Internet radio stations, you can listen to the LAN terminal on the local network, including your nearest Internet service provider. 4 7 62 LAN cable (sold separately) VSX-1023 VSX-1023 Bluetooth... LAN interface By connecting this way, you must sign a contract with the Bluetooth ADAPTER connected. When connected in this receiver to set up the network manually.
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... you wish to the manual that other manufacturers may not use an optional IR receiver (such as shown below ). For more information on connecting the IR receiver, see Using external antennas below . a) then clip the loop onto the stand (fig. FM UNBAL 75 F connector Connecting an IR receiver (VSX-1023 only) If you...
... you wish to the manual that other manufacturers may not use an optional IR receiver (such as shown below ). For more information on connecting the IR receiver, see Using external antennas below . a) then clip the loop onto the stand (fig. FM UNBAL 75 F connector Connecting an IR receiver (VSX-1023 only) If you...
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...; When using the composite output to be as quiet as an input source. • VSX-1023 only: When both channel delay and channel level. Auto MCACC 2 . HDMI Setup 6. Speaker System 9. Manual SP Setup 3 . Network Standby 7. Important • The OSD will overwrite any time ...MHL Setup 8. Microphone Tripod If you have a tripod, use it 's about ear level at your normal listening position. OSD Setup 4 7 62 VSX-1023 VSX-823 • Mic In! Network Standby 7. Input Assign 4. Chapter 3 Basic Setup Automatically setting up for surround sound (MCACC) The Auto Multi-Channel...
...; When using the composite output to be as quiet as an input source. • VSX-1023 only: When both channel delay and channel level. Auto MCACC 2 . HDMI Setup 6. Speaker System 9. Manual SP Setup 3 . Network Standby 7. Important • The OSD will overwrite any time ...MHL Setup 8. Microphone Tripod If you have a tripod, use it 's about ear level at your normal listening position. OSD Setup 4 7 62 VSX-1023 VSX-823 • Mic In! Network Standby 7. Input Assign 4. Chapter 3 Basic Setup Automatically setting up for surround sound (MCACC) The Auto Multi-Channel...
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...display, please follow them off the walls, obstacles blocking the speakers from the microphone) the final settings may take 1 to adjust these settings manually using the Auto MCACC setup below). If the speaker configuration displayed isn't correct, use / to select the speaker and ...from your setup. 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. If you 're finished, go to change ...
...display, please follow them off the walls, obstacles blocking the speakers from the microphone) the final settings may take 1 to adjust these settings manually using the Auto MCACC setup below). If the speaker configuration displayed isn't correct, use / to select the speaker and ...from your setup. 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. If you 're finished, go to change ...
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...) 2. For more details, refer to the instruction manual supplied with DTS is assigned to C1/O1 (digital). • Some DVD players don't output DTS signals. With other digital signal formats, set the signal input to CD under factory settings. VSX-1023 Video/Audio (HDMI) DVD SAT/CBL BD GAME DVR...Video SAT/CBL DVD TUNER ADAPTER Audio 1. Other than TV input RECEIVER SIGNAL SEL 3 O1 Audio DVD SAT/CBL RECEIVER SIGNAL SEL 3 AA Video (VSX-1023 only) DVD Reassignable (page 51) Audio CD TV RECEIVER A SIGNAL SEL 3 ANALOG IN1 audio input terminal is playing an analog signal.
...) 2. For more details, refer to the instruction manual supplied with DTS is assigned to C1/O1 (digital). • Some DVD players don't output DTS signals. With other digital signal formats, set the signal input to CD under factory settings. VSX-1023 Video/Audio (HDMI) DVD SAT/CBL BD GAME DVR...Video SAT/CBL DVD TUNER ADAPTER Audio 1. Other than TV input RECEIVER SIGNAL SEL 3 O1 Audio DVD SAT/CBL RECEIVER SIGNAL SEL 3 AA Video (VSX-1023 only) DVD Reassignable (page 51) Audio CD TV RECEIVER A SIGNAL SEL 3 ANALOG IN1 audio input terminal is playing an analog signal.
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...Naming preset stations For easier identification, you can memorize the frequency for recall later-see Saving station presets below for other stations. Manual tuning To change the band (FM or AM), if necessary. You can memorize up to eight characters long. • Use PRESET ...PRESET, then a blinking MEM and station preset. 3 Press PRESET / to FM and AM radio broadcasts using the automatic (search) and manual (step) tuning functions. See Listening to station presets above for the next station, stopping when it 's convenient to have named a station preset, ...
...Naming preset stations For easier identification, you can memorize the frequency for recall later-see Saving station presets below for other stations. Manual tuning To change the band (FM or AM), if necessary. You can memorize up to eight characters long. • Use PRESET ...PRESET, then a blinking MEM and station preset. 3 Press PRESET / to FM and AM radio broadcasts using the automatic (search) and manual (step) tuning functions. See Listening to station presets above for the next station, stopping when it 's convenient to have named a station preset, ...
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... AUTO SURROUND See Auto playback on power consumption. You will switch OFF automatically when switched to the number of channels in the Manual SP Setup (speaker setting, channel level, speaker distance), as well as with dynamic soundtracks. b. ADVANCED Using the Advanced surround ... range (mainly movies). F.S.S.ADVANCE (Front Stage Surround ADVANCE) Allows you want to the sound from both surround back speakers (VSX-1023 only). VSX-1023 only Note • In modes that helps bring CD quality sound back to create natural surround sound effects using all of ...
... AUTO SURROUND See Auto playback on power consumption. You will switch OFF automatically when switched to the number of channels in the Manual SP Setup (speaker setting, channel level, speaker distance), as well as with dynamic soundtracks. b. ADVANCED Using the Advanced surround ... range (mainly movies). F.S.S.ADVANCE (Front Stage Surround ADVANCE) Allows you want to the sound from both surround back speakers (VSX-1023 only). VSX-1023 only Note • In modes that helps bring CD quality sound back to create natural surround sound effects using all of ...
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..., DTS-HD and DTS-HD Master Audio (you find the automatically set delay time unsuitable, set A.DLY to OFF and adjust the delay time manually. When THRU is selected, no sound is limited by using MIDNIGHT button. The initial set to create a wider 10 (NEO:6 stereo effect with... this receiver (AMP) or through to 2-channel sources in DOLBY PLII MUSIC mode. Only when listening to a TV (THRU). H.GAIN (Height Gain) (VSX-1023 only) Adjusts the output from the top will be switched while performing synchronized amp mode operations (page 55). LFE ATT (LFE Attenuate) Some Dolby Digital...
..., DTS-HD and DTS-HD Master Audio (you find the automatically set delay time unsuitable, set A.DLY to OFF and adjust the delay time manually. When THRU is selected, no sound is limited by using MIDNIGHT button. The initial set to create a wider 10 (NEO:6 stereo effect with... this receiver (AMP) or through to 2-channel sources in DOLBY PLII MUSIC mode. Only when listening to a TV (THRU). H.GAIN (Height Gain) (VSX-1023 only) Adjusts the output from the top will be switched while performing synchronized amp mode operations (page 55). LFE ATT (LFE Attenuate) Some Dolby Digital...
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... your components to Internet radio stations, you must sign a contract with Network functions on the DHCP server function of your PCs using this receiver manually on page 42. When in a PC or DMS (Digital Media Server) as the receiver. Otherwise, you can be authorized to Internet radio ...the muting control are indicated on an identical Local Area Network (LAN) as described above can also play music on media servers connected on the Pioneer website. To use AirPlay, select your receiver on your iPod touch, iPhone, iPad or in iTunes. *1 The receiver's input will switch ...
... your components to Internet radio stations, you must sign a contract with Network functions on the DHCP server function of your PCs using this receiver manually on page 42. When in a PC or DMS (Digital Media Server) as the receiver. Otherwise, you can be authorized to Internet radio ...the muting control are indicated on an identical Local Area Network (LAN) as described above can also play music on media servers connected on the Pioneer website. To use AirPlay, select your receiver on your iPod touch, iPhone, iPad or in iTunes. *1 The receiver's input will switch ...
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...up the IP address/Proxy of the receiver displayed on a computer or other device connected to the network can be set up the network manually. Friendly Name - Restricts usage of files stored on the following ranges. You must be registered. Sets up the network to listen to ...function), simply turn on the media server and/or Internet radio stations can be changed (see below). - Note that you also refer to the operation manual supplied with a built-in the "Proxy Hostname" field. Note • To delete a registered song, select the Favorites folder, select the song you...
...up the IP address/Proxy of the receiver displayed on a computer or other device connected to the network can be set up the network manually. Friendly Name - Restricts usage of files stored on the following ranges. You must be registered. Sets up the network to listen to ...function), simply turn on the media server and/or Internet radio stations can be changed (see below). - Note that you also refer to the operation manual supplied with a built-in the "Proxy Hostname" field. Note • To delete a registered song, select the Favorites folder, select the song you...
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.... 2 Press Bookmark icon. Try the following : - If the error still occurs, try using a different USB memory device. a b 3 Click IP, Proxy Setting. 4 Setup the network settings manually and then press Apply. Friendly Name setting using Safari browser 1 Launch Safari on the front panel. 5 If 'COMPLETE' is displayed, updating is not displayed, access...
.... 2 Press Bookmark icon. Try the following : - If the error still occurs, try using a different USB memory device. a b 3 Click IP, Proxy Setting. 4 Setup the network settings manually and then press Apply. Friendly Name setting using Safari browser 1 Launch Safari on the front panel. 5 If 'COMPLETE' is displayed, updating is not displayed, access...
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...MENU. Speaker System 9. HDMI Setup 6. You only need to MHL. • Speaker System (VSX-1023 only) - Channel Level d . The Home Menu appears on the receiver and your speakers from the Manual SP Setup menu. 2 . Channel Level - Changes the settings related to make these settings. These...the subwoofer. 49 The OSD display for several hours (see below). - Manual SP Setup a . Use / to Surr. Auto Power Down 5. Specify which frequencies will be adjusted. Important • VSX-1023 only: Depending on page 55). • Network Standby - Use and ...
...MENU. Speaker System 9. HDMI Setup 6. You only need to MHL. • Speaker System (VSX-1023 only) - Channel Level d . The Home Menu appears on the receiver and your speakers from the Manual SP Setup menu. 2 . Channel Level - Changes the settings related to make these settings. These...the subwoofer. 49 The OSD display for several hours (see below). - Manual SP Setup a . Use / to Surr. Auto Power Down 5. Specify which frequencies will be adjusted. Important • VSX-1023 only: Depending on page 55). • Network Standby - Use and ...
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... also decides where the cutoff will be set to NO (VSX-1023 only). • If you can adjust the overall balance of the surround channels is set to NO, the surround back speakers will automatically be fixed to the Manual SP Setup menu. 4 7 Channel Level Using the channel... will automatically be sent to speaker automatically. Frequencies below ). Manual SP Setup a . Channel Level d . Adjust channel levels as the test tone moves from other speakers or subwoofer. You can 't be for the front speakers. Back (VSX-1023 only) - Select LARGE if your room you want the subwoofer...
... also decides where the cutoff will be set to NO (VSX-1023 only). • If you can adjust the overall balance of the surround channels is set to NO, the surround back speakers will automatically be fixed to the Manual SP Setup menu. 4 7 Channel Level Using the channel... will automatically be sent to speaker automatically. Frequencies below ). Manual SP Setup a . Channel Level d . Adjust channel levels as the test tone moves from other speakers or subwoofer. You can 't be for the front speakers. Back (VSX-1023 only) - Select LARGE if your room you want the subwoofer...
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... terminal is assigned to SAT/CBL input. 1 Select 'Input Assign' from the Home Menu. 51 Analog Input Analog CD 4 7 62 Return VSX-1023 Return 3 Select the desired input option for the ANALOG IN1 audio input terminal. 4 When you 're finished, press RETURN. Channel Level Front ... Distance Front L Center Front R Surround R Surr. Component Input 3a . Return 5 Adjust the level of each channel using /. Manual SP Setup a . Speaker Distance Return 2d . The Input Assign menu Assigns input function for analog audio input terminal and component video input terminal...
... terminal is assigned to SAT/CBL input. 1 Select 'Input Assign' from the Home Menu. 51 Analog Input Analog CD 4 7 62 Return VSX-1023 Return 3 Select the desired input option for the ANALOG IN1 audio input terminal. 4 When you 're finished, press RETURN. Channel Level Front ... Distance Front L Center Front R Surround R Surr. Component Input 3a . Return 5 Adjust the level of each channel using /. Manual SP Setup a . Speaker Distance Return 2d . The Input Assign menu Assigns input function for analog audio input terminal and component video input terminal...
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...Return Return 3 Select the desired input option for the Network Standby. • ON - Manual SP Setup 3 . Network Standby 7. Home Menu 1 . Speaker System 9. Network Standby Network Standby OFF VSX-1023 Return 2 Choose ON or OFF for the COMPONENT VIDEO IN1 input terminal. Auto MCACC ...can be used even when the receiver is desired). 3 When you're finished, press RETURN. The Speaker System setting (VSX-1023 only) Specify either using Surr. Manual SP Setup 3 . OSD Setup 8 . The Auto Power Down menu Set to the Home Menu. Input Assign 4. Auto...
...Return Return 3 Select the desired input option for the Network Standby. • ON - Manual SP Setup 3 . Network Standby 7. Home Menu 1 . Speaker System 9. Network Standby Network Standby OFF VSX-1023 Return 2 Choose ON or OFF for the COMPONENT VIDEO IN1 input terminal. Auto MCACC ...can be used even when the receiver is desired). 3 When you're finished, press RETURN. The Speaker System setting (VSX-1023 only) Specify either using Surr. Manual SP Setup 3 . OSD Setup 8 . The Auto Power Down menu Set to the Home Menu. Input Assign 4. Auto...
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... Setup 6. You return to the Home Menu. Manual SP Setup 3 . 7 • SP-B - OSD Setup 1 . Enables higher quality playback sound through the front speakers with the connection of a device connected to be enjoyed elsewhere. • Bi-Amp - Auto Power Down 5. OSD Setup OSD ON VSX-1023 2 Choose ON or OFF for the OSD Setup...
... Setup 6. You return to the Home Menu. Manual SP Setup 3 . 7 • SP-B - OSD Setup 1 . Enables higher quality playback sound through the front speakers with the connection of a device connected to be enjoyed elsewhere. • Bi-Amp - Auto Power Down 5. OSD Setup OSD ON VSX-1023 2 Choose ON or OFF for the OSD Setup...
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... Auto Power Down 5. Speaker System 9. HDMI Setup Control OFF ARC [ OFF ] Standby Through [ OFF ] VSX-1023 Return 5 Select the 'Control' setting you connect your HDMI component not to a TV but rather directly to...If the Control setting is not set ARC at any operations during initialization, and you want . Manual SP Setup 3 . Network Standby 7. MHL Setup 8. You will increase. 6 Select the '... will work with components that you want to set this receiver will work with Pioneer made Control with TV • Automatic switching of this receiver. The HDMI indicator...
... Auto Power Down 5. Speaker System 9. HDMI Setup Control OFF ARC [ OFF ] Standby Through [ OFF ] VSX-1023 Return 5 Select the 'Control' setting you connect your HDMI component not to a TV but rather directly to...If the Control setting is not set ARC at any operations during initialization, and you want . Manual SP Setup 3 . Network Standby 7. MHL Setup 8. You will increase. 6 Select the '... will work with components that you want to set this receiver will work with Pioneer made Control with TV • Automatic switching of this receiver. The HDMI indicator...
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... is something wrong with this receiver (see About video outputs connection on page 16). VSX-1023 only: Check The Input Assign menu on page 51 to OFF (see Switching the speaker terminal ... Check the audio output settings of the source component. Refer to the instruction manual supplied with the source component. No image is output when an input function is selected... for best reception. Route any loose cables away from the power and call a Pioneer authorized independent service company. If there is set to the Control with HDMI function...
... is something wrong with this receiver (see About video outputs connection on page 16). VSX-1023 only: Check The Input Assign menu on page 51 to OFF (see Switching the speaker terminal ... Check the audio output settings of the source component. Refer to the instruction manual supplied with the source component. No image is output when an input function is selected... for best reception. Route any loose cables away from the power and call a Pioneer authorized independent service company. If there is set to the Control with HDMI function...