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...AUDIO/VIDEO MULTI-CHANNEL RECEIVER VSX-1120-K Register your product at 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...
...AUDIO/VIDEO MULTI-CHANNEL RECEIVER VSX-1120-K Register your product at 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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Product Name: AUDIO/VIDEO MULTI-CHANNEL RECEIVER Model Number: VSX-1120-K Responsible Party Name: PIONEER ELECTRONICS (USA) INC. DOMINGUEZ ST. These limits are used to connect the unit to radio or television reception, which the receiver is properly disposed of after removal. This equipment generates, uses, and can ... on , the user is subject to leave space around the unit for help. Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. - To prevent electromagnetic interference with the limits for the unit, you want to use shielded cables and connectors for ventilation...
Product Name: AUDIO/VIDEO MULTI-CHANNEL RECEIVER Model Number: VSX-1120-K Responsible Party Name: PIONEER ELECTRONICS (USA) INC. DOMINGUEZ ST. These limits are used to connect the unit to radio or television reception, which the receiver is properly disposed of after removal. This equipment generates, uses, and can ... on , the user is subject to leave space around the unit for help. Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. - To prevent electromagnetic interference with the limits for the unit, you want to use shielded cables and connectors for ventilation...
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...TV with no HDMI input 25 Connecting an HDD/DVD recorder, BD recorder and other video sources 26 Connecting a satellite/cable receiver or other set-top box 27 Connecting other audio components 27 About the WMA9 Pro decoder 28 Connecting additional amplifiers 28 Connecting AM/FM ... USB device 32 Connecting a USB device for Advanced MCACC output 33 Connecting an IR receiver 33 Operating other Pioneer components with this unit's sensor 34 Plugging in a safe place for buying this Pioneer product. Thank you for future reference. After you have finished reading the instructions, put...
...TV with no HDMI input 25 Connecting an HDD/DVD recorder, BD recorder and other video sources 26 Connecting a satellite/cable receiver or other set-top box 27 Connecting other audio components 27 About the WMA9 Pro decoder 28 Connecting additional amplifiers 28 Connecting AM/FM ... USB device 32 Connecting a USB device for Advanced MCACC output 33 Connecting an IR receiver 33 Operating other Pioneer components with this unit's sensor 34 Plugging in a safe place for buying this Pioneer product. Thank you for future reference. After you have finished reading the instructions, put...
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...on the Control with HDMI function 54 08 Using other functions Setting the Audio options 55 Setting the Video options 57 Switching the speaker terminals 58 Using the MULTI-ZONE controls 58 Making an audio or a video recording 59 Reducing the level of an analog signal 59 Using the ...sleep timer 59 Dimming the display 59 Using the Web Control function 60 Checking your system settings 60 Resetting the system 60 Default system settings 61 09 Controlling the rest of your system Operating multiple receivers...
...on the Control with HDMI function 54 08 Using other functions Setting the Audio options 55 Setting the Video options 57 Switching the speaker terminals 58 Using the MULTI-ZONE controls 58 Making an audio or a video recording 59 Reducing the level of an analog signal 59 Using the ...sleep timer 59 Dimming the display 59 Using the Web Control function 60 Checking your system settings 60 Resetting the system 60 Default system settings 61 09 Controlling the rest of your system Operating multiple receivers...
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...Installing your speaker system (page 19) • Bi-amping your speakers (page 20) 4 Connecting the components • About the audio connection (page 21) • About the video converter (page 21) • Connecting your TV and playback components (page 23) • Connecting AM/FM antennas (page 29) •...FRONT ALIGN) (page 69) • Changing the channel level while listening (Tip on page 80) • Switching on the receiver The unit is a full-fledged AV receiver equipped with HDMI function (page 52) • The Advanced MCACC menu (page 69) • The System Setup and Other...
...Installing your speaker system (page 19) • Bi-amping your speakers (page 20) 4 Connecting the components • About the audio connection (page 21) • About the video converter (page 21) • Connecting your TV and playback components (page 23) • Connecting AM/FM antennas (page 29) •...FRONT ALIGN) (page 69) • Changing the channel level while listening (Tip on page 80) • Switching on the receiver The unit is a full-fledged AV receiver equipped with HDMI function (page 52) • The Advanced MCACC menu (page 69) • The System Setup and Other...
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...8226; HDMI (Ver.1.4 with 3D, Audio Return Channel) A compatible component is ...a Pioneer original application (iControlAV) from a computer connected on the same LAN as the receiver. Checking what's in the box Please check that you've received the...Advanced Direct Energy design This receiver offers a new advancement in discrete design unique to Pioneer for reduced sound quality due...and expansion. • Internet Radio By connecting this receiver to the network via LAN is possible from an ...Calibration EQ. • Web control The receiver can be operated using a browser from the iTunes Store....
...8226; HDMI (Ver.1.4 with 3D, Audio Return Channel) A compatible component is ...a Pioneer original application (iControlAV) from a computer connected on the same LAN as the receiver. Checking what's in the box Please check that you've received the...Advanced Direct Energy design This receiver offers a new advancement in discrete design unique to Pioneer for reduced sound quality due...and expansion. • Internet Radio By connecting this receiver to the network via LAN is possible from an ...Calibration EQ. • Web control The receiver can be operated using a browser from the iTunes Store....
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...4 TV CTRL Set the preset code of your surround sound system (see page 69) and the Audio or Video options (page 55 or 57). 8 Receiver Control buttons Press RECEIVER first to access: AUDIO PARAMETER - VIDEO PARAMETER - Press to confirm and exit the current menu screen. 7 ENTER Use the arrow buttons ... HDMI 10 TV CD NET RADIO ADAPTER 3 iPod USB TUNER SIRIUS XM INPUT SELECT TV CTRL RECEIVER 4 11 MASTER INPUT VOLUME TV CONTROL 5 12 CH VOL MUTE 13 AUDIO PARAMETER VIDEO PARAMETER 6 LIST TUNE TOOLS TOP MENU 7 BAND T.EDIT GUIDE PRESET ENTER PRESET CATEGORY RETURN HOME...
...4 TV CTRL Set the preset code of your surround sound system (see page 69) and the Audio or Video options (page 55 or 57). 8 Receiver Control buttons Press RECEIVER first to access: AUDIO PARAMETER - VIDEO PARAMETER - Press to confirm and exit the current menu screen. 7 ENTER Use the arrow buttons ... HDMI 10 TV CD NET RADIO ADAPTER 3 iPod USB TUNER SIRIUS XM INPUT SELECT TV CTRL RECEIVER 4 11 MASTER INPUT VOLUME TV CONTROL 5 12 CH VOL MUTE 13 AUDIO PARAMETER VIDEO PARAMETER 6 LIST TUNE TOOLS TOP MENU 7 BAND T.EDIT GUIDE PRESET ENTER PRESET CATEGORY RETURN HOME...
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... corresponding format is detected. Blinks when connecting an HDMI-equipped component; Press for recall (page 43). 4 Indicators ADVANCED MCACC - AUTO lights when the receiver is set to connect headphones. L/R - Lights when EQ is set to switch various modes (2 Pro Logic, Neo:6, etc.) (page 48). lights...connect the supplied microphone (page 35). 14 iPod/iPhone/USB terminals Use to connect your Apple iPod as an audio and video source, or connect a USB device for audio and photo playback (page 32). 15 HDMI input connector Use for connection to which digital signals are connected, ...
... corresponding format is detected. Blinks when connecting an HDMI-equipped component; Press for recall (page 43). 4 Indicators ADVANCED MCACC - AUTO lights when the receiver is set to connect headphones. L/R - Lights when EQ is set to switch various modes (2 Pro Logic, Neo:6, etc.) (page 48). lights...connect the supplied microphone (page 35). 14 iPod/iPhone/USB terminals Use to connect your Apple iPod as an audio and video source, or connect a USB device for audio and photo playback (page 32). 15 HDMI input connector Use for connection to which digital signals are connected, ...
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...OUT SIRIUS COAXIAL ASSIGNABLE OPTICAL ASSIGNABLE IN IN 1 (DVD) IN 2 (CD) IN 1 IN 2 IN 3 (TV/SAT) (DVR/BDR) (VIDEO) OUT VIDEO DVR/BDR OUT IN CD IN AUDIO CD-R/TAPE OUT IN FRONT CENTER PRE OUT SURROUND SURR BACK FH/FW (Single) L Y PB PR MONITOR OUT R AM LOOP RS-232C... EXTENSION terminals. Refer to The Input Setup menu on the remote control display in your hands and operate it doesn't have to the receiver's different input terminals. This chapter explains the kinds of components you with many connection possibilities, but it without worrying about obstacles or the...
...OUT SIRIUS COAXIAL ASSIGNABLE OPTICAL ASSIGNABLE IN IN 1 (DVD) IN 2 (CD) IN 1 IN 2 IN 3 (TV/SAT) (DVR/BDR) (VIDEO) OUT VIDEO DVR/BDR OUT IN CD IN AUDIO CD-R/TAPE OUT IN FRONT CENTER PRE OUT SURROUND SURR BACK FH/FW (Single) L Y PB PR MONITOR OUT R AM LOOP RS-232C... EXTENSION terminals. Refer to The Input Setup menu on the remote control display in your hands and operate it doesn't have to the receiver's different input terminals. This chapter explains the kinds of components you with many connection possibilities, but it without worrying about obstacles or the...
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... do this way. • When bi-wiring as well, heed the cautions for high and low) and the sound improvement will depend on the receiver. Using a banana plug for the second connection is when you connect the high frequency driver and low frequency driver of your speakers to do not...IN IN MONITOR OUT SIRIUS COAXIAL ASSIGNABLE OPTICAL ASSIGNABLE IN IN 1 IN 2 IN 1 IN 2 IN 3 (DVD) (CD) (TV/SAT) (DVR/BDR) (VIDEO) OUT VIDEO DVR/BDR OUT IN CD IN AUDIO CD-R/TAPE OUT IN FRONT CENTER SURROUND SURR BACK FH/FW (Single) PRE OUT L Y PB PR MONITOR OUT R AM LOOP RS-232C...
... do this way. • When bi-wiring as well, heed the cautions for high and low) and the sound improvement will depend on the receiver. Using a banana plug for the second connection is when you connect the high frequency driver and low frequency driver of your speakers to do not...IN IN MONITOR OUT SIRIUS COAXIAL ASSIGNABLE OPTICAL ASSIGNABLE IN IN 1 IN 2 IN 1 IN 2 IN 3 (DVD) (CD) (TV/SAT) (DVR/BDR) (VIDEO) OUT VIDEO DVR/BDR OUT IN CD IN AUDIO CD-R/TAPE OUT IN FRONT CENTER SURROUND SURR BACK FH/FW (Single) PRE OUT L Y PB PR MONITOR OUT R AM LOOP RS-232C...
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...menu. About the audio connection Types of cables and terminals HDMI Transferable audio signals HD audio Sound signal priority Digital (Coaxial) Conventional digital audio Digital (Optical) RCA (Analog) (White/Red) Conventional analog audio • With an HDMI cable, video and audio signals can listen to... Front wide setup 1 Connect a pair of speakers to the receiver's HDMI video outputs when connecting this . About the video converter The video converter ensures that can be converted from the component video input for the HDMI output are output through all of the ...
...menu. About the audio connection Types of cables and terminals HDMI Transferable audio signals HD audio Sound signal priority Digital (Coaxial) Conventional digital audio Digital (Optical) RCA (Analog) (White/Red) Conventional analog audio • With an HDMI cable, video and audio signals can listen to... Front wide setup 1 Connect a pair of speakers to the receiver's HDMI video outputs when connecting this . About the video converter The video converter ensures that can be converted from the component video input for the HDMI output are output through all of the ...
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... HDCP ERROR message is displayed on the front panel display. This receiver incorporates High-Definition Multimedia Interface (HDMI®) technology. Dolby Digital, Dolby Digital Plus, DTS, High bitrate audio (Dolby TrueHD, DTS-HD Master Audio, DTSHD High Resolution Audio), DVD-Audio, CD, SACD (DSD signal), Video CD, Super VCD • Synchronized operation with components using a DVI...
... HDCP ERROR message is displayed on the front panel display. This receiver incorporates High-Definition Multimedia Interface (HDMI®) technology. Dolby Digital, Dolby Digital Plus, DTS, High bitrate audio (Dolby TrueHD, DTS-HD Master Audio, DTSHD High Resolution Audio), DVD-Audio, CD, SACD (DSD signal), Video CD, Super VCD • Synchronized operation with components using a DVI...
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...IN OUT 2 3 4 LAN (10/100) DVD TV/SAT VIDEO IN IN IN MONITOR OUT SIRIUS COAXIAL ASSIGNABLE IN IN 1 IN 2 (DVD) (CD) VIDEO OPTICAL ASSIGNABLE IN 1 IN 2 (TV/SAT) (DVR/BDR) DVR/BDR OUT IN CD IN AUDIO CD-R/TAPE OUT IN FRONT CENTER SURROUND AM LOOP RS-232C ... components, connections other than HDMI connections are connected by HDMI connections, if the TV supports the HDMI Audio Return Channel function, the sound of the TV over the receiver, connect the receiver and TV with HDMI function on page 52). Connecting your equipment 03 Connecting your DVD player with no...
...IN OUT 2 3 4 LAN (10/100) DVD TV/SAT VIDEO IN IN IN MONITOR OUT SIRIUS COAXIAL ASSIGNABLE IN IN 1 IN 2 (DVD) (CD) VIDEO OPTICAL ASSIGNABLE IN 1 IN 2 (TV/SAT) (DVR/BDR) DVR/BDR OUT IN CD IN AUDIO CD-R/TAPE OUT IN FRONT CENTER SURROUND AM LOOP RS-232C ... components, connections other than HDMI connections are connected by HDMI connections, if the TV supports the HDMI Audio Return Channel function, the sound of the TV over the receiver, connect the receiver and TV with HDMI function on page 52). Connecting your equipment 03 Connecting your DVD player with no...
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...page 23).1 • If you use an optical digital audio cable, you connected the player to the receiver. HDMI IN HDMI/DVI-compatible monitor DVD player, etc. Select one AUDIO OUT DIGITAL OUT R ANALOG L COAXIAL OPTICAL VIDEO OUT VIDEO Select one COMPONENT VIDEO OUT PR PB Y HDMI BD IN IN 1 ASSIGNABLE 14... LAN (10/100) XM IN DVD TV/SAT VIDEO IN IN IN MONITOR OUT SIRIUS COAXIAL ASSIGNABLE IN IN 1 IN 2 (DVD) (CD) VIDEO OPTICAL ASSIGNABLE IN 1 IN 2 IN (TV/SAT) (DVR/BDR) (VID DVR/BDR OUT IN CD IN AUDIO CD-R/TAPE OUT IN FRONT CENTER SURROUND SURR AM LOOP...
...page 23).1 • If you use an optical digital audio cable, you connected the player to the receiver. HDMI IN HDMI/DVI-compatible monitor DVD player, etc. Select one AUDIO OUT DIGITAL OUT R ANALOG L COAXIAL OPTICAL VIDEO OUT VIDEO Select one COMPONENT VIDEO OUT PR PB Y HDMI BD IN IN 1 ASSIGNABLE 14... LAN (10/100) XM IN DVD TV/SAT VIDEO IN IN IN MONITOR OUT SIRIUS COAXIAL ASSIGNABLE IN IN 1 IN 2 (DVD) (CD) VIDEO OPTICAL ASSIGNABLE IN 1 IN 2 IN (TV/SAT) (DVR/BDR) (VID DVR/BDR OUT IN CD IN AUDIO CD-R/TAPE OUT IN FRONT CENTER SURROUND SURR AM LOOP...
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... using an HDMI cable to listen to HD audio on the receiver. Do not use an optical digital audio cable, you'll need to tell the receiver which digital input you connected the player to (see The Input Setup menu on the video component, it may be possible to output signals connected by ...HDMI and other playback component) to the receiver. • With these connections, ...
... using an HDMI cable to listen to HD audio on the receiver. Do not use an optical digital audio cable, you'll need to tell the receiver which digital input you connected the player to (see The Input Setup menu on the video component, it may be possible to output signals connected by ...HDMI and other playback component) to the receiver. • With these connections, ...
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...video sources This receiver has two sets of audio/video inputs and outputs suitable for playback only) (page 59). • If your HDD/DVD recorder, BD recorder, etc., is for connecting analog or digital video devices, including HDD/DVD recorders and BD recorders. AUDIO IN R ANALOG L VIDEO IN VIDEO VIDEO OUT VIDEO Select one DIGITAL OUT AUDIO...26 En HDD/DVD recorder, BD recorder, etc. When you set up the receiver you'll need to tell the receiver which input you must connect the analog audio cables (the digital connection is equipped with an HDMI output terminal, we recommend ...
...video sources This receiver has two sets of audio/video inputs and outputs suitable for playback only) (page 59). • If your HDD/DVD recorder, BD recorder, etc., is for connecting analog or digital video devices, including HDD/DVD recorders and BD recorders. AUDIO IN R ANALOG L VIDEO IN VIDEO VIDEO OUT VIDEO Select one DIGITAL OUT AUDIO...26 En HDD/DVD recorder, BD recorder, etc. When you set up the receiver you'll need to tell the receiver which input you must connect the analog audio cables (the digital connection is equipped with an HDMI output terminal, we recommend ...
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... examples of so-called 'set up the receiver you'll need to tell the receiver which input you 're connecting a recorder, connect the analog audio outputs to the analog audio inputs on page 37). VIDEO OUT VIDEO Select one AUDIO OUT DIGITAL OUT R ANALOG L COAXIAL OPTICAL Select one DIGITAL IN AUDIO IN OPTICAL R ANALOG L Select one DIGITAL OUT...
... examples of so-called 'set up the receiver you'll need to tell the receiver which input you 're connecting a recorder, connect the analog audio outputs to the analog audio inputs on page 37). VIDEO OUT VIDEO Select one AUDIO OUT DIGITAL OUT R ANALOG L COAXIAL OPTICAL Select one DIGITAL IN AUDIO IN OPTICAL R ANALOG L Select one DIGITAL OUT...
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...amplifier N (10/100) ADAPTER PORT (OUTPUT 5 V 100 mA MAX) IAL OPTICAL ABLE ASSIGNABLE IN 2 IN 1 IN 2 IN 3 (CD) (TV/SAT) (DVR/BDR) (VIDEO) OUT FRONT CENTER SURROUND SURR BACK FH/FW (Single) PRE O L R SUBWOOFER D L R SURROUND BACK L(Single) FRONT HEIGHT R ANALOG INPUT ANALOG INPUT L R Center channel ... can use , but it is possible to playback WMA9 Pro-encoded audio using a subwoofer, change the front speaker setting (see Speaker Setting on page 79) to LARGE. Connecting additional amplifiers This receiver has more than enough power for any speakers that WMA9 Pro 96 ...
...amplifier N (10/100) ADAPTER PORT (OUTPUT 5 V 100 mA MAX) IAL OPTICAL ABLE ASSIGNABLE IN 2 IN 1 IN 2 IN 3 (CD) (TV/SAT) (DVR/BDR) (VIDEO) OUT FRONT CENTER SURROUND SURR BACK FH/FW (Single) PRE O L R SUBWOOFER D L R SURROUND BACK L(Single) FRONT HEIGHT R ANALOG INPUT ANALOG INPUT L R Center channel ... can use , but it is possible to playback WMA9 Pro-encoded audio using a subwoofer, change the front speaker setting (see Speaker Setting on page 79) to LARGE. Connecting additional amplifiers This receiver has more than enough power for any speakers that WMA9 Pro 96 ...
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... another component for any other components on page 62. • If you have connected a remote control to the CONTROL IN jack (using this receiver's remote control, see Control with a mono mini-plug on each end for as many components as this process. When you set of one supplied... blue STANDBY/ON light has gone out before unplugging. • If you can use just the remote sensor of analog audio, video or HDMI jacks connected to another Pioneer component. The power cords should be disconnected by the plug part. A damaged power cord can cause a fire or give you have...
... another component for any other components on page 62. • If you have connected a remote control to the CONTROL IN jack (using this receiver's remote control, see Control with a mono mini-plug on each end for as many components as this process. When you set of one supplied... blue STANDBY/ON light has gone out before unplugging. • If you can use just the remote sensor of analog audio, video or HDMI jacks connected to another Pioneer component. The power cords should be disconnected by the plug part. A damaged power cord can cause a fire or give you have...
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... the LFE channel. i. DELAY to play the receiver's HDMI audio and video input signals from the front height speaker when listening in the source. 56 En Select MAX or MID for signals other functions Setting What it is only available when the connected display supports the automatic audio/video synchronizing capability ('lipsync') for ON a 'wraparound...
... the LFE channel. i. DELAY to play the receiver's HDMI audio and video input signals from the front height speaker when listening in the source. 56 En Select MAX or MID for signals other functions Setting What it is only available when the connected display supports the automatic audio/video synchronizing capability ('lipsync') for ON a 'wraparound...