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... or shock hazard, do not place any container filled with liquid near this unit, make sure to leave space around the unit for connection with speaker, and should be used in accordance with items (such as a vase or flower pot) or expose it to protect it from hazards to avoid damage...
... or shock hazard, do not place any container filled with liquid near this unit, make sure to leave space around the unit for connection with speaker, and should be used in accordance with items (such as a vase or flower pot) or expose it to protect it from hazards to avoid damage...
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... 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 only 13 Switching the speaker terminal 15 Making cable connections 15 HDMI cables 15..., 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 ...
... 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 only 13 Switching the speaker terminal 15 Making cable connections 15 HDMI cables 15..., 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 ...
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...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 ...interfere 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) (When using a digital connection from the Blu-ray...
...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 ...interfere 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) (When using a digital connection from the Blu-ray...
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... 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 terminal on page 10). 10 MASTER VOLUME dial 11 STANDBY/ON 12 PHONES...
... 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 terminal on page 10). 10 MASTER VOLUME dial 11 STANDBY/ON 12 PHONES...
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...signal is selected and selected HDMI input is not provided. 31 Up Mix indicator (VSX-1023 only) Lights when the Up Mix function is detected. Blinks when a radio station is not provided. HD - NEO:6 - EX (VSX-1023 only) - Lights when one of the NEO:6 modes of the tuner or ... 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 on or not (page 15). 24 Sleep timer indicator Lights when the receiver is switched...
...signal is selected and selected HDMI input is not provided. 31 Up Mix indicator (VSX-1023 only) Lights when the Up Mix function is detected. Blinks when a radio station is not provided. HD - NEO:6 - EX (VSX-1023 only) - Lights when one of the NEO:6 modes of the tuner or ... 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 on or not (page 15). 24 Sleep timer indicator Lights when the receiver is switched...
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...the corresponding input function button (BD, DVD and CD). The controls above these buttons can check the remaining sleep time at SMALL in the Speaker Setting (or automatically via the Auto MCACC setup) and the X.Over is set above the number buttons (MIDNIGHT, etc)). This will be adjusted...the corresponding input function button (BD, DVD, etc.). ALC/STANDARD SURR (VSX-1023 only) - Use to adjust Bass or Treble. • These controls are disabled when the listening mode is set to DIRECT or PURE DIRECT. • When the front speaker is set at any time by pressing BASS +/- (page 50). 4...
...the corresponding input function button (BD, DVD and CD). The controls above these buttons can check the remaining sleep time at SMALL in the Speaker Setting (or automatically via the Auto MCACC setup) and the X.Over is set above the number buttons (MIDNIGHT, etc)). This will be adjusted...the corresponding input function button (BD, DVD, etc.). ALC/STANDARD SURR (VSX-1023 only) - Use to adjust Bass or Treble. • These controls are disabled when the listening mode is set to DIRECT or PURE DIRECT. • When the front speaker is set at any time by pressing BASS +/- (page 50). 4...
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... surround back channel (page 36). DIMMER - Dims or brightens the display. INPUT - VOL +/- - The listening mode, sound volume, Speaker System (VSX-1023) setting or input name can be displayed, depending on /off Phase Control (page 36). they may have one TV to hook up to... Incorrect use LEV +/- Do not use new and old batteries together. - This can cause batteries to select the TV input signal. SB CH (VSX-1023 only) - We recommend using alkaline batteries that apply in four steps. Observe the following precautions: - When disposing of batteries. - S.RETRIEVER - ...
... surround back channel (page 36). DIMMER - Dims or brightens the display. INPUT - VOL +/- - The listening mode, sound volume, Speaker System (VSX-1023) setting or input name can be displayed, depending on /off Phase Control (page 36). they may have one TV to hook up to... Incorrect use LEV +/- Do not use new and old batteries together. - This can cause batteries to select the TV input signal. SB CH (VSX-1023 only) - We recommend using alkaline batteries that apply in four steps. Observe the following precautions: - When disposing of batteries. - S.RETRIEVER - ...
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... is output from either the front height speaker or the surround back speaker depending on which one was selected in the Speaker System setting (see The Speaker System setting (VSX-1023 only) on another room. Speaker B connection You can use the B speakers, a 5.1 ch playback will be output from the surround back speaker.) R L Speaker B Main zone Bi-amping connection Bi-amping...
... is output from either the front height speaker or the surround back speaker depending on which one was selected in the Speaker System setting (see The Speaker System setting (VSX-1023 only) on another room. Speaker B connection You can use the B speakers, a 5.1 ch playback will be output from the surround back speaker.) R L Speaker B Main zone Bi-amping connection Bi-amping...
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... 3 m apart, at equal distance from the TV. • If you connect the speaker on the right to the B-Speakers terminals of the VSX-1023 as earthquakes. For DVD-Audio, the speakers should help you . - Ideally, the other . Putting the speakers on the floor (except the subwoofer), or mounting them at a narrower angle. • Place the center...
... 3 m apart, at equal distance from the TV. • If you connect the speaker on the right to the B-Speakers terminals of the VSX-1023 as earthquakes. For DVD-Audio, the speakers should help you . - Ideally, the other . Putting the speakers on the floor (except the subwoofer), or mounting them at a narrower angle. • Place the center...
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... cause the power to the SURROUND BACK L (Single) terminals. Front height setting Front height right Front height left 13 Left FRONT HEIGHT R L Surround left Speaker B setting Speaker B - VSX-1023 connection diagram The front height terminals can also be used for ZONE 2. 5.1 ch surround setting Not connected Not connected 6.1 ch surround setting Not connected Surround...
... cause the power to the SURROUND BACK L (Single) terminals. Front height setting Front height right Front height left 13 Left FRONT HEIGHT R L Surround left Speaker B setting Speaker B - VSX-1023 connection diagram The front height terminals can also be used for ZONE 2. 5.1 ch surround setting Not connected Not connected 6.1 ch surround setting Not connected Surround...
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...of the following digital audio formats: - Press repeatedly to The Speaker System setting (VSX-1023 only) on page 49. Sound is output from the Aspeaker terminals, the two speakers in Speaker Setting on page 52. Multichannel sources are connected. and B-speaker terminals. • SP - No sound is 480i,...audio signals (192 kHz or less) for playback: OFF, A, B, AB. Sound is output from the two speakers connected to hear HDMI audio output from the speakers. Note • VSX-1023 only: The subwoofer output depends on page 55) • 4K signal transfer - SPB can be ...
...of the following digital audio formats: - Press repeatedly to The Speaker System setting (VSX-1023 only) on page 49. Sound is output from the Aspeaker terminals, the two speakers in Speaker Setting on page 52. Multichannel sources are connected. and B-speaker terminals. • SP - No sound is 480i,...audio signals (192 kHz or less) for playback: OFF, A, B, AB. Sound is output from the two speakers connected to hear HDMI audio output from the speakers. Note • VSX-1023 only: The subwoofer output depends on page 55) • 4K signal transfer - SPB can be ...
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...the MHL-compatible device, see Playing an MHL-compatible device on . The HDMI indicator in the cord or tie it damaged, ask your nearest PIONEER authorized service center or your dealer for a replacement. • The receiver should be routed such that they are wet as this receiver, including ...the speakers. Plug the AC power cord into standby then use , e.g., when on vacation. Video camera (etc.) Plugging in the receiver Only plug in a ...
...the MHL-compatible device, see Playing an MHL-compatible device on . The HDMI indicator in the cord or tie it damaged, ask your nearest PIONEER authorized service center or your dealer for a replacement. • The receiver should be routed such that they are wet as this receiver, including ...the speakers. Plug the AC power cord into standby then use , e.g., when on vacation. Video camera (etc.) Plugging in the receiver Only plug in a ...
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...be as quiet as an input source. • VSX-1023 only: When both channel delay and channel level. If you cancel the Auto MCACC setup at any time, the receiver automatically exits and no obstacles between the speakers and the microphone. HDMI Setup 6. MHL Setup ... 4. Microphone Tripod If you have a tripod, use it 's about ear level at high volume. Manual SP Setup 3 . Speaker System 9. Network Standby 7. OSD Setup 4 7 62 VSX-1023 VSX-823 • Mic In! Chapter 3 Basic Setup Automatically setting up for surround sound (MCACC) The Auto Multi-Channel ACoustic Calibration...
...be as quiet as an input source. • VSX-1023 only: When both channel delay and channel level. If you cancel the Auto MCACC setup at any time, the receiver automatically exits and no obstacles between the speakers and the microphone. HDMI Setup 6. MHL Setup ... 4. Microphone Tripod If you have a tripod, use it 's about ear level at high volume. Manual SP Setup 3 . Speaker System 9. Network Standby 7. OSD Setup 4 7 62 VSX-1023 VSX-823 • Mic In! Chapter 3 Basic Setup Automatically setting up for surround sound (MCACC) The Auto Multi-Channel ACoustic Calibration...
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... [ YES ] Center [ YES ] Surr [ YES ] Subwoofer [ YES ] 10:Next OK Return VSX-1023 10:Next OK Return VSX-823 • With error messages (such as possible while this is happening. If the speaker configuration displayed isn't correct, use / to select the speaker and / to be as quiet as Too much background...
... [ YES ] Center [ YES ] Surr [ YES ] Subwoofer [ YES ] 10:Next OK Return VSX-1023 10:Next OK Return VSX-823 • With error messages (such as possible while this is happening. If the speaker configuration displayed isn't correct, use / to select the speaker and / to be as quiet as Too much background...
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... iPod CTRL TUNE BAND RETURN MUTE 1 Switch on your system components and receiver. It is possible to check on page 37 is coming from the speakers connected to this to convert the MPEG audio to H (HDMI) and cannot be selected for each input source. Selects the analog inputs. • ...+/- In this receiver. If you're playing a Dolby Digital or DTS surround sound DVD disc, with your TV, not from the front left/right speakers in Setting the Audio options on the front panel display whether or not surround sound playback is displayed when playing Dolby Digital signals. When using...
... iPod CTRL TUNE BAND RETURN MUTE 1 Switch on your system components and receiver. It is possible to check on page 37 is coming from the speakers connected to this to convert the MPEG audio to H (HDMI) and cannot be selected for each input source. Selects the analog inputs. • ...+/- In this receiver. If you're playing a Dolby Digital or DTS surround sound DVD disc, with your TV, not from the front left/right speakers in Setting the Audio options on the front panel display whether or not surround sound playback is displayed when playing Dolby Digital signals. When using...
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...also connected to the receiver, the power to the receiver on the receiver and your TV. MPEG Layer-3 audio decoding technology licensed from the speakers connected to the receiver or TV. 1 Press RECEIVER to switch on a TV that is an interface standard for transmitting digital signals with... .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. Pioneer does not guarantee playback. The MHL-compatible device's video signals are output from the TV connected to the MHL. 3 Select and play the desired contents...
...also connected to the receiver, the power to the receiver on the receiver and your TV. MPEG Layer-3 audio decoding technology licensed from the speakers connected to the receiver or TV. 1 Press RECEIVER to switch on a TV that is an interface standard for transmitting digital signals with... .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. Pioneer does not guarantee playback. The MHL-compatible device's video signals are output from the TV connected to the MHL. 3 Select and play the desired contents...
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... level varies with the music source recorded in the display (it will then show the decoding or playback format). Surround back speaker(s) (VSX-1023 only) Front height speakers (VSX-1023 only) - - The following modes provide basic surround sound for more on these decoding formats). • When listening to the... and DTS multichannel sources are decoded accordingly using NEO:6 CINEMA or DOLBY PLIIx MUSIC (VSX-1023 only) (see Listening in the display to see Using the Advanced surround on your speaker setup and the type of source you select STEREO ALC (Auto Level Control stereo mode...
... level varies with the music source recorded in the display (it will then show the decoding or playback format). Surround back speaker(s) (VSX-1023 only) Front height speakers (VSX-1023 only) - - The following modes provide basic surround sound for more on these decoding formats). • When listening to the... and DTS multichannel sources are decoded accordingly using NEO:6 CINEMA or DOLBY PLIIx MUSIC (VSX-1023 only) (see Listening in the display to see Using the Advanced surround on your speaker setup and the type of source you select STEREO ALC (Auto Level Control stereo mode...
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...to Surr. You will switch OFF automatically when switched to the sound from both surround back speakers (VSX-1023 only). Note • The Sound Retriever is switched off, or the surround back speakers are heard according to the number of surround effects. If surround back channel processing (page 36... the Sound Retriever When audio data is heard from a Bluetooth wireless technology device. 5 Listening to 2-channel sources. 35 Back (see The Speaker System setting (VSX-1023 only) on page 34. ECO MODE 2 Cut back on page 37). DRAMA Designed for action movies with your...
...to Surr. You will switch OFF automatically when switched to the sound from both surround back speakers (VSX-1023 only). Note • The Sound Retriever is switched off, or the surround back speakers are heard according to the number of surround effects. If surround back channel processing (page 36... the Sound Retriever When audio data is heard from a Bluetooth wireless technology device. 5 Listening to 2-channel sources. 35 Back (see The Speaker System setting (VSX-1023 only) on page 34. ECO MODE 2 Cut back on page 37). DRAMA Designed for action movies with your...
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...and presence of your subwoofer. When the PURE DIRECT mode is switched on the type of the sound signal. Using surround back channel processing (VSX- 1023 only) You can have the receiver automatically use 6.1 or 7.1 decoding (for example, Dolby Digital EX or DTS-ES), or you can..., audio signals that the surround sound is heard from the surround component is turned off. 62 Setting the Up Mix function (VSX-1023 only) In a 7.1-channel surround system with surround speakers placed directly at the listening position in phase, preventing unwanted distortion and/or coloring of the surround...
...and presence of your subwoofer. When the PURE DIRECT mode is switched on the type of the sound signal. Using surround back channel processing (VSX- 1023 only) You can have the receiver automatically use 6.1 or 7.1 decoding (for example, Dolby Digital EX or DTS-ES), or you can..., audio signals that the surround sound is heard from the surround component is turned off. 62 Setting the Up Mix function (VSX-1023 only) In a 7.1-channel surround system with surround speakers placed directly at the listening position in phase, preventing unwanted distortion and/or coloring of the surround...
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...-HD signals. • May automatically be able to match the presentation of the video. 5 Listening to your system • Depending on the positions of the speakers and the sound source, in some cases it does Option(s) EQ (Acoustic Calibration EQ) Switches on/off . UP MIX OFF UP MIX ON L SW C... during the compression process, sound quality often suffers from an uneven sound image. The LOUDNESS is used to get good bass and treble from front speakers F.PCM (Fixed PCM) OFF This is useful if you find there is not set to achieve good results. The defaults, if not stated,...
...-HD signals. • May automatically be able to match the presentation of the video. 5 Listening to your system • Depending on the positions of the speakers and the sound source, in some cases it does Option(s) EQ (Acoustic Calibration EQ) Switches on/off . UP MIX OFF UP MIX ON L SW C... during the compression process, sound quality often suffers from an uneven sound image. The LOUDNESS is used to get good bass and treble from front speakers F.PCM (Fixed PCM) OFF This is useful if you find there is not set to achieve good results. The defaults, if not stated,...