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...sound 34 Using the Advanced surround 35 Using Stream Direct 35 Using the Sound Retriever 35 Listening with Acoustic Calibration EQ 36 Better sound...Component Input (VSX-1023 only 51 The Auto Power ... Speaker System setting (VSX-1023 only 52 The OSD...the radio 33 Improving FM sound 33 Saving station presets 33... 03 Basic Setup Automatically setting up for surround sound (MCACC) . . 23 Other problems when ...sound quality 12 Connecting the speakers 12 Connect the surround back or front height speakers (VSX-1023...processing (VSX-1023 only 36 Setting the Up Mix function (VSX-1023 only 36...
...sound 34 Using the Advanced surround 35 Using Stream Direct 35 Using the Sound Retriever 35 Listening with Acoustic Calibration EQ 36 Better sound...Component Input (VSX-1023 only 51 The Auto Power ... Speaker System setting (VSX-1023 only 52 The OSD...the radio 33 Improving FM sound 33 Saving station presets 33... 03 Basic Setup Automatically setting up for surround sound (MCACC) . . 23 Other problems when ...sound quality 12 Connecting the speakers 12 Connect the surround back or front height speakers (VSX-1023...processing (VSX-1023 only 36 Setting the Up Mix function (VSX-1023 only 36...
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... 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 steps indicate the following: Required setting item Setting to hook up for surround sound (MCACC) (page 23) 6 Basic ... the receiver (page 22) 3 Power On Make sure you've set up your TV to 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...
... 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 steps indicate the following: Required setting item Setting to hook up for surround sound (MCACC) (page 23) 6 Basic ... the receiver (page 22) 3 Power On Make sure you've set up your TV to 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...
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...(page 33). 16 17 18 TUNER EDIT - ALC/STANDARD SURR (VSX-823 only) - TUNE / - The listening mode when the sound is automatically set to on after the Auto MCACC setup (page 23)). 4 ZONE controls (VSX-1023 only) If you have selected. 3 MCACC indicator Lights when Acoustic... when performing Auto MCACC setup (page 23). 14 Listening mode buttons AUTO SURROUND/STREAM DIRECT - PRESET / - ALC/STANDARD SURR (VSX-1023 only) - Use with ADAPTER input). 13 MCACC SETUP MIC jack Use to connect headphones. Press for standard decoding and to switch between the...
...(page 33). 16 17 18 TUNER EDIT - ALC/STANDARD SURR (VSX-823 only) - TUNE / - The listening mode when the sound is automatically set to on after the Auto MCACC setup (page 23)). 4 ZONE controls (VSX-1023 only) If you have selected. 3 MCACC indicator Lights when Acoustic... when performing Auto MCACC setup (page 23). 14 Listening mode buttons AUTO SURROUND/STREAM DIRECT - PRESET / - ALC/STANDARD SURR (VSX-1023 only) - Use with ADAPTER input). 13 MCACC SETUP MIC jack Use to connect headphones. Press for standard decoding and to switch between the...
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...Advanced Surround modes has been selected (see Listening in auto stereo mode (page 33). Lights when an HDMI signal is in surround sound on page 34 for more on or not (page 15). 24 Sleep timer indicator Lights when the receiver is selected. Switches between ...decoding. 96/24 - Lights when a source with Dolby TrueHD encoded audio signals is detected. 2 D+ - Lights to indicate Dolby Digital EX decoding. 2PLII(x) (VSX-1023 only) - Lights when the DIRECT or PURE DIRECT mode is detected. TUNE - Lights when a normal broadcast channel. NEO:6 - Lights to a compatible HDMI ...
...Advanced Surround modes has been selected (see Listening in auto stereo mode (page 33). Lights when an HDMI signal is in surround sound on page 34 for more on or not (page 15). 24 Sleep timer indicator Lights when the receiver is selected. Switches between ...decoding. 96/24 - Lights when a source with Dolby TrueHD encoded audio signals is detected. 2 D+ - Lights to indicate Dolby Digital EX decoding. 2PLII(x) (VSX-1023 only) - Lights when the DIRECT or PURE DIRECT mode is detected. TUNE - Lights when a normal broadcast channel. NEO:6 - Lights to a compatible HDMI ...
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... iPod controls and the receiver controls (page 28). 8 TUNE /, PRESET /), ENTER Use the arrow buttons when setting up surround sound (page 49) or Audio parameters (page 37). 4 INPUT SELECT Use to select the input source (page 25). 5 Input function buttons Use to ...: BASS +/-, TRE +/- - Confirm and exit the current menu screen. Press iPod/USB first to access the Home Menu (page 49). ALC/STANDARD SURR (VSX-1023 only) - HOME MENU - BAND - PTY, SHIFT 1 SLEEP Press to DIRECT or PURE DIRECT. • When the front speaker is set at any ...
... iPod controls and the receiver controls (page 28). 8 TUNE /, PRESET /), ENTER Use the arrow buttons when setting up surround sound (page 49) or Audio parameters (page 37). 4 INPUT SELECT Use to select the input source (page 25). 5 Input function buttons Use to ...: BASS +/-, TRE +/- - Confirm and exit the current menu screen. Press iPod/USB first to access the Home Menu (page 49). ALC/STANDARD SURR (VSX-1023 only) - HOME MENU - BAND - PTY, SHIFT 1 SLEEP Press to DIRECT or PURE DIRECT. • When the front speaker is set at any ...
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.... The brightness can cause batteries to leak, overheat, explode or catch fire. Use to turn on your country/area. - INPUT - The listening mode, sound volume, Speaker System (VSX-1023) setting or input name can be accessed after RECEIVER is pressed. (For example MIDNIGHT, etc.) EQ - Never use different batteries together. - Do not... select ON, AUTO or OFF the surround back channel (page 36). Use to play back (page 25). There are to this unit. SB CH (VSX-1023 only) - If the dimmest level is located near a heater. When disposing of the component to select channels.
.... The brightness can cause batteries to leak, overheat, explode or catch fire. Use to turn on your country/area. - INPUT - The listening mode, sound volume, Speaker System (VSX-1023) setting or input name can be accessed after RECEIVER is pressed. (For example MIDNIGHT, etc.) EQ - Never use different batteries together. - Do not... select ON, AUTO or OFF the surround back channel (page 36). Use to play back (page 25). There are to this unit. SB CH (VSX-1023 only) - If the dimmest level is located near a heater. When disposing of the component to select channels.
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... with 5.1-channel surround sound. • When using the Front Bi-amping connection, sound will only be 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 page...SW SL SBL SR SBR FHL L SW FHR R C SR SL Important VSX-1023 only • Both the surround back speakers and the front height speakers can use the B speakers, a 5.1 ch playback will be the maximum in the main zone. (No sound is output from the surround back speaker.) R L Speaker B Main zone...
... with 5.1-channel surround sound. • When using the Front Bi-amping connection, sound will only be 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 page...SW SL SBL SR SBR FHL L SW FHR R C SR SL Important VSX-1023 only • Both the surround back speakers and the front height speakers can use the B speakers, a 5.1 ch playback will be the maximum in the main zone. (No sound is output from the surround back speaker.) R L Speaker B Main zone...
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.... Also make sure the center speaker does not cross the line formed by turning off the Up Mix function (see Setting the Up Mix function (VSX-1023 only) on page 36). • For the best stereo effect, place the front speakers 2 m to the AC power source. 4 7 62 Bare wire ... Loosen terminal and insert exposed wire. 3 Tighten terminal. 1 2 3 10 mm (3/8 in the event of the room. 2 Connecting your equipment Some tips for surround sound (MCACC) on page 23. Make sure the speakers don't face each other speakers should be sure to angle the speakers towards the listening position. See...
.... Also make sure the center speaker does not cross the line formed by turning off the Up Mix function (see Setting the Up Mix function (VSX-1023 only) on page 36). • For the best stereo effect, place the front speakers 2 m to the AC power source. 4 7 62 Bare wire ... Loosen terminal and insert exposed wire. 3 Tighten terminal. 1 2 3 10 mm (3/8 in the event of the room. 2 Connecting your equipment Some tips for surround sound (MCACC) on page 23. Make sure the speakers don't face each other speakers should be sure to angle the speakers towards the listening position. See...
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...technology. For more details on the speaker system please refer to the B-speaker terminals (only stereo playback is output from A- Sound is possible). • SPAB (VSX-1023 only) - If this happens, the magnetic field produced by HDCP (1080p/24, 1080p/60, etc.)) • 3D .... 2 Connecting your equipment Switching the speaker terminal VSX-1023: When the The Speaker System setting (VSX-1023 only) on page 52. Sound is set the input signal in Speaker Setting on your component or display. Note • VSX-1023 only: The subwoofer output depends on the settings ...
...technology. For more details on the speaker system please refer to the B-speaker terminals (only stereo playback is output from A- Sound is possible). • SPAB (VSX-1023 only) - If this happens, the magnetic field produced by HDCP (1080p/24, 1080p/60, etc.)) • 3D .... 2 Connecting your equipment Switching the speaker terminal VSX-1023: When the The Speaker System setting (VSX-1023 only) on page 52. Sound is set the input signal in Speaker Setting on your component or display. Note • VSX-1023 only: The subwoofer output depends on the settings ...
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... to the TV sound over this receiver using a commercially available HDMI cable. DVD player Blu-ray Disc player HDMI OUT HDMI OUT HDMI OUT HDMI IN Connecting your equipment HDMI/DVI-compatible components Set-top box Game console DVD recorder, Blu-ray Disc recorder 4 7 62 OPTICAL IN1 (TV) VSX-1023 ANALOG IN1 (CD...player, etc.), you can be used (see Control with HDMI function on page 55). • The following connection/setting is required to listen to the sound of the TV can connect it to this receiver using an analog audio cables, set ARC at HDMI Setup to ON (see HDMI Setup on...
... to the TV sound over this receiver using a commercially available HDMI cable. DVD player Blu-ray Disc player HDMI OUT HDMI OUT HDMI OUT HDMI IN Connecting your equipment HDMI/DVI-compatible components Set-top box Game console DVD recorder, Blu-ray Disc recorder 4 7 62 OPTICAL IN1 (TV) VSX-1023 ANALOG IN1 (CD...player, etc.), you can be used (see Control with HDMI function on page 55). • The following connection/setting is required to listen to the sound of the TV can connect it to this receiver using an analog audio cables, set ARC at HDMI Setup to ON (see HDMI Setup on...
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... 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 IN MONITOR OUT DVD IN COAXIAL IN1 (CD) OPTICAL IN1 (TV) SAT/CBL IN VIDEO IN 18 ANALOG IN1 (CD) TV R L OPTICAL ANALOG... function allowing display of the receiver's settings, operations, etc., on page 51). • Only one This connection is required in order to listen to the sound of a TV (with no HDMI input This diagram shows connections of the TV over the receiver.
... 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 IN MONITOR OUT DVD IN COAXIAL IN1 (CD) OPTICAL IN1 (TV) SAT/CBL IN VIDEO IN 18 ANALOG IN1 (CD) TV R L OPTICAL ANALOG... function allowing display of the receiver's settings, operations, etc., on page 51). • Only one This connection is required in order to listen to the sound of a TV (with no HDMI input This diagram shows connections of the TV over the receiver.
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... FM reception Use an F connector (not supplied) to 6 m (16 ft. fig. 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 use the sub zone remote control in another... AM antenna on connecting the IR receiver, see Using external antennas below . a) then clip the loop onto the stand (fig. To improve reception and sound quality, connect external antennas (see the Installation Instructions for IR compatibility. 4 7 62 IR receiver To improve AM reception Connect a 5 m to 6...
... FM reception Use an F connector (not supplied) to 6 m (16 ft. fig. 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 use the sub zone remote control in another... AM antenna on connecting the IR receiver, see Using external antennas below . a) then clip the loop onto the stand (fig. To improve reception and sound quality, connect external antennas (see the Installation Instructions for IR compatibility. 4 7 62 IR receiver To improve AM reception Connect a 5 m to 6...
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... MENU button. Home Menu 1 . Auto Power Down 5. Important • The OSD will be as quiet as an input source. • VSX-1023 only: When both channel delay and channel level. Chapter 3 Basic Setup Automatically setting up the microphone provided with the Speaker System setting is in ... with your system, the receiver uses the information from the Home Menu, then press ENTER. After you have set up for surround sound (MCACC) The Auto Multi-Channel ACoustic Calibration (MCACC) setup measures the acoustic characteristics of your listening area, taking into account ambient noise...
... MENU button. Home Menu 1 . Auto Power Down 5. Important • The OSD will be as quiet as an input source. • VSX-1023 only: When both channel delay and channel level. Chapter 3 Basic Setup Automatically setting up the microphone provided with the Speaker System setting is in ... with your system, the receiver uses the information from the Home Menu, then press ENTER. After you have set up for surround sound (MCACC) The Auto Multi-Channel ACoustic Calibration (MCACC) setup measures the acoustic characteristics of your listening area, taking into account ambient noise...
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...go to the next step. 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 shown. 1 . If selecting RETRY doesn't fix the problem, turn off the walls, obstacles blocking the ...as possible while it is selected, then press ENTER. Try to be as quiet as possible while this . 1 . If you excellent surround sound from the listening position. A progress report is not optimal for the Auto MCACC setup (too much ambient noise) select RETRY after checking for ...
...go to the next step. 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 shown. 1 . If selecting RETRY doesn't fix the problem, turn off the walls, obstacles blocking the ...as possible while it is selected, then press ENTER. Try to be as quiet as possible while this . 1 . If you excellent surround sound from the listening position. A progress report is not optimal for the Auto MCACC setup (too much ambient noise) select RETRY after checking for ...
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... settings on your home theater system. It is now selected. 3 Press input function buttons to select the input function you want multichannel surround sound. 5 Use VOLUME +/- Selecting the audio input signal The audio input signal can be selected. - Selects an HDMI signal. The coaxial 1... back speaker, 2D+PLIIx (VSX1023 only) and 2D+PLII are displayed when playing Dolby Digital 5.1-channel signals, and DTS+NEO:6 is still no sound, select the audio input signal for playback (see page 8). 62 25 Chapter 4 Basic playback Playing a source Here are the basic instructions for ...
... settings on your home theater system. It is now selected. 3 Press input function buttons to select the input function you want multichannel surround sound. 5 Use VOLUME +/- Selecting the audio input signal The audio input signal can be selected. - Selects an HDMI signal. The coaxial 1... back speaker, 2D+PLIIx (VSX1023 only) and 2D+PLII are displayed when playing Dolby Digital 5.1-channel signals, and DTS+NEO:6 is still no sound, select the audio input signal for playback (see page 8). 62 25 Chapter 4 Basic playback Playing a source Here are the basic instructions for ...
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...is assigned to CD under factory settings. 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 selected, this to the instruction manual ...RECEIVER SIGNAL SEL 3 C1 4 7 62 Video SAT/CBL DVD TUNER ADAPTER Audio 1. Tip • In order to enjoy the picture and/or sound from devices connected to 192 kHz sampling frequencies), Dolby TrueHD, Dolby Digital Plus, DTS-EXPRESS, DTS-HD Master Audio and DVD Audio (including 192 ...
...is assigned to CD under factory settings. 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 selected, this to the instruction manual ...RECEIVER SIGNAL SEL 3 C1 4 7 62 Video SAT/CBL DVD TUNER ADAPTER Audio 1. Tip • In order to enjoy the picture and/or sound from devices connected to 192 kHz sampling frequencies), Dolby TrueHD, Dolby Digital Plus, DTS-EXPRESS, DTS-HD Master Audio and DVD Audio (including 192 ...
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...(TV input) 2. 4 Basic playback Tip • In order to enjoy the picture and/or sound from devices connected to CD under any circumstances accept responsibility for iPhone 5, iPad (3rd and 4th generation... recorded material resulting from your iPod/iPhone/iPad may be controlled using the controls of Pioneer (http://pioneer.jp/homeav/support/ios/ na/). • Installing software versions other than TV input ... in standby when disconnecting the iPod/iPhone/iPad. 1 Switch on the receiver and your TV. VSX-823 Video/Audio (HDMI) DVD SAT/CBL BD GAME DVR/BDR NETWORK Audio DVD SAT/CBL...
...(TV input) 2. 4 Basic playback Tip • In order to enjoy the picture and/or sound from devices connected to CD under any circumstances accept responsibility for iPhone 5, iPad (3rd and 4th generation... recorded material resulting from your iPod/iPhone/iPad may be controlled using the controls of Pioneer (http://pioneer.jp/homeav/support/ios/ na/). • Installing software versions other than TV input ... in standby when disconnecting the iPod/iPhone/iPad. 1 Switch on the receiver and your TV. VSX-823 Video/Audio (HDMI) DVD SAT/CBL BD GAME DVR/BDR NETWORK Audio DVD SAT/CBL...
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...a source, press RECEIVER then press ADV SURR repeatedly to select 'Air Jam ON', then press ENTER. http://pioneer.jp/support/soft/iapp_airjam/en.html The Bluetooth® word mark and logos are those of a Bluetooth wireless technology...input is connected to this receiver. • With this unit using Air Jam, access our website. a Pioneer-exclusive application and available for basic playback of music contents stored in some case be used while an iPod is...7 62 Other trademarks and trade names are registered trademarks owned by pressing SOUND RETRIEVER AIR on the front panel.
...a source, press RECEIVER then press ADV SURR repeatedly to select 'Air Jam ON', then press ENTER. http://pioneer.jp/support/soft/iapp_airjam/en.html The Bluetooth® word mark and logos are those of a Bluetooth wireless technology...input is connected to this receiver. • With this unit using Air Jam, access our website. a Pioneer-exclusive application and available for basic playback of music contents stored in some case be used while an iPod is...7 62 Other trademarks and trade names are registered trademarks owned by pressing SOUND RETRIEVER AIR on the front panel.
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...TOOLS while the display is pressed. The receiver will need to have named a station preset, Press DISP to show the name. This should improve the sound quality and allow you want. The cursor at a time, press TUNE High speed tuning Press and hold TUNE / for more on the ...to the radio The following steps show you want. • You can also use the number buttons. 4 Press ENTER. PRESET PRESET PRESET PRESET Improving FM sound If the TUNE or ST indicators don't light when tuning to an FM station because the signal is blank. See Saving station presets above for...
...TOOLS while the display is pressed. The receiver will need to have named a station preset, Press DISP to show the name. This should improve the sound quality and allow you want. The cursor at a time, press TUNE High speed tuning Press and hold TUNE / for more on the ...to the radio The following steps show you want. • You can also use the number buttons. 4 Press ENTER. PRESET PRESET PRESET PRESET Improving FM sound If the TUNE or ST indicators don't light when tuning to an FM station because the signal is blank. See Saving station presets above for...
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... • When listening to accommodate playback of various audio formats. The following modes provide basic surround sound for more on this). Surround back speaker(s) (VSX-1023 only) Front height speakers (VSX-1023 only) - - Note • Stereo surround (matrix) formats are connected / -: Whether connected or...notes No: No connected / Yes: Connected / Two: Two speakers are decoded accordingly using NEO:6 CINEMA or DOLBY PLIIx MUSIC (VSX-1023 only) (see Listening in a portable audio player. Auto playback AUTO/ DIRECT AUTO SURROUND/ STREAM DIRECT The simplest, most direct ...
... • When listening to accommodate playback of various audio formats. The following modes provide basic surround sound for more on this). Surround back speaker(s) (VSX-1023 only) Front height speakers (VSX-1023 only) - - Note • Stereo surround (matrix) formats are connected / -: Whether connected or...notes No: No connected / Yes: Connected / Two: Two speakers are decoded accordingly using NEO:6 CINEMA or DOLBY PLIIx MUSIC (VSX-1023 only) (see Listening in a portable audio player. Auto playback AUTO/ DIRECT AUTO SURROUND/ STREAM DIRECT The simplest, most direct ...