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AV Receiver VSX-1122-K Register your product on 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 receive a monthly newsletter. Operating Instructions
AV Receiver VSX-1122-K Register your product on 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 receive a monthly newsletter. Operating Instructions
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...the obsolete outlet. 10) Protect the power cord from hazards to avoid damage to the insulation of the cable. Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. - REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL. D3-4-2-1-1_A1_En WARNING This equipment is not waterproof. D3-4-2-1-3_A1_En WARNING Before plugging in ... this unit will not occur in case of an accident. D36-P5_B1_En 2 less than the other. Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. - To prevent a fire or shock hazard, do not place any ventilation openings. D3-4-2-1-4*_A1_En WARNING To prevent a fire hazard, do ...
...the obsolete outlet. 10) Protect the power cord from hazards to avoid damage to the insulation of the cable. Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. - REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL. D3-4-2-1-1_A1_En WARNING This equipment is not waterproof. D3-4-2-1-3_A1_En WARNING Before plugging in ... this unit will not occur in case of an accident. D36-P5_B1_En 2 less than the other. Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. - To prevent a fire or shock hazard, do not place any ventilation openings. D3-4-2-1-4*_A1_En WARNING To prevent a fire hazard, do ...
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...from other remote controls...67 Erasing one of the remote control button settings...67 Erasing all learnt settings that are in the receiver...31 04 Basic Setup Changing the OSD display language (OSD Language 33 Automatically conducting optimum sound tuning (Full Auto MCACC 33... a USB device...40 Listening to the radio...41 Bluetooth ADAPTER for buying this Pioneer product. Please read through these operating instructions so you start Checking what's in the box...8 Installing the receiver...8 Loading the batteries...8 Operating range of remote control unit...8 Canceling the demo display...
...from other remote controls...67 Erasing one of the remote control button settings...67 Erasing all learnt settings that are in the receiver...31 04 Basic Setup Changing the OSD display language (OSD Language 33 Automatically conducting optimum sound tuning (Full Auto MCACC 33... a USB device...40 Listening to the radio...41 Bluetooth ADAPTER for buying this Pioneer product. Please read through these operating instructions so you start Checking what's in the box...8 Installing the receiver...8 Loading the batteries...8 Operating range of remote control unit...8 Canceling the demo display...
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... 72 Automatic MCACC (Expert)...72 Manual MCACC setup...74 Checking MCACC Data...76 Data Management...77 12 The System Setup and Other Setup menus Making receiver settings from the System Setup menu 80 Manual speaker setup...80 Network Setup menu...82 Checking the Network Information...83 The Other Setup menu...83...
... 72 Automatic MCACC (Expert)...72 Manual MCACC setup...74 Checking MCACC Data...76 Data Management...77 12 The System Setup and Other Setup menus Making receiver settings from the System Setup menu 80 Manual speaker setup...80 Network Setup menu...82 Checking the Network Information...83 The Other Setup menu...83...
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...Audio options (page 58) ! The System Setup and Other Setup menus (page 79) j 12 Making maximum use of functions and terminals. Operating multiple receivers (page 66) ! About the audio connection on page 27 ! About the video converter on page 20 j 4 Connecting the components ! Setting the... other components (page 66) 6 Flow of settings on page 19 ! Connecting the speakers on the receiver Flow for connecting and setting the receiver The unit is a full-fledged AV receiver equipped with HDMI function (page 54) ! It can be used easily after following the procedure below ...
...Audio options (page 58) ! The System Setup and Other Setup menus (page 79) j 12 Making maximum use of functions and terminals. Operating multiple receivers (page 66) ! About the audio connection on page 27 ! About the video converter on page 20 j 4 Connecting the components ! Setting the... other components (page 66) 6 Flow of settings on page 19 ! Connecting the speakers on the receiver Flow for connecting and setting the receiver The unit is a full-fledged AV receiver equipped with HDMI function (page 54) ! It can be used easily after following the procedure below ...
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Before you start Checking what's in the box...8 Installing the receiver...8 Loading the batteries...8 Operating range of remote control unit 8 Canceling the demo display...8 About using AVNavigator (included CD-ROM 9 7
Before you start Checking what's in the box...8 Installing the receiver...8 Loading the batteries...8 Operating range of remote control unit 8 Canceling the demo display...8 About using AVNavigator (included CD-ROM 9 7
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...and old batteries together. ! When disposing of used batteries, please comply with the sound. - Canceling the demo display On this receiver, the demo mode is turned off. Remote control unit ! Loading the batteries The batteries included with the unit are obstacles between... the remote control and the receiver's remote sensor. ! Batteries with another infrared remote control unit. 30° 30° 7 m (23 ft.) WARNING ! Pb ...
...and old batteries together. ! When disposing of used batteries, please comply with the sound. - Canceling the demo display On this receiver, the demo mode is turned off. Remote control unit ! Loading the batteries The batteries included with the unit are obstacles between... the remote control and the receiver's remote sensor. ! Batteries with another infrared remote control unit. 30° 30° 7 m (23 ft.) WARNING ! Pb ...
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... make the connections and settings. Guides you through videos and illustrations. ! High precision initial settings can be subject to play this receiver's AVNavigator, then install the AVNavigator of the PC. Operation Guide - Automatically displays the pages explaining the functions that operates in dialog... your computer's CD drive. Deleting the AVNavigator You can be completed easily simply by PIONEER CORPORATION. Wiring Navi only starts up . This CD-ROM can use with the receiver, updating of various types of software, and MCACC Application that go beyond the scope ...
... make the connections and settings. Guides you through videos and illustrations. ! High precision initial settings can be subject to play this receiver's AVNavigator, then install the AVNavigator of the PC. Operation Guide - Automatically displays the pages explaining the functions that operates in dialog... your computer's CD drive. Deleting the AVNavigator You can be completed easily simply by PIONEER CORPORATION. Wiring Navi only starts up . This CD-ROM can use with the receiver, updating of various types of software, and MCACC Application that go beyond the scope ...
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...LEVEL - VIDEO PARAMETER - ADV SURR - Blue - Press to compressed audio sources (page 58). ! Press to restore CD quality sound to check selected receiver settings (page 63). ! MCACC - Use to select an input signal (page 46). ! Switches between the various surround modes (page 45). 11 ... component control using the following system: ! 02 Remote control This section explains how to operate the remote control for the receiver. 1 2,3 4 5 6 7 8 5 5 9 10 RECEIVER ALL ZONE STBY SOURCE DISCRETE ON RCU SETUP BDR BD DVD DVR HDMI TV CD NET ADPT USB iPod CBL OPTION SAT...
...LEVEL - VIDEO PARAMETER - ADV SURR - Blue - Press to compressed audio sources (page 58). ! Press to restore CD quality sound to check selected receiver settings (page 63). ! MCACC - Use to select an input signal (page 46). ! Switches between the various surround modes (page 45). 11 ... component control using the following system: ! 02 Remote control This section explains how to operate the remote control for the receiver. 1 2,3 4 5 6 7 8 5 5 9 10 RECEIVER ALL ZONE STBY SOURCE DISCRETE ON RCU SETUP BDR BD DVD DVR HDMI TV CD NET ADPT USB iPod CBL OPTION SAT...
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Use to set the listening volume. 15 MUTE Mutes the sound or restores the sound if it has been muted (adjusting the volume also restores the sound). Also use this button to set up surround sound. 14 VOLUME +/- Controls and displays 12 02 12 OPTION The preset codes of desired devices can be registered in the remote control and button operations can be registered using the learning mode. 13 Switches the remote to control the receiver (used to perform operations in the main zone. Switch to select the white commands).
Use to set the listening volume. 15 MUTE Mutes the sound or restores the sound if it has been muted (adjusting the volume also restores the sound). Also use this button to set up surround sound. 14 VOLUME +/- Controls and displays 12 02 12 OPTION The preset codes of desired devices can be registered in the remote control and button operations can be registered using the learning mode. 13 Switches the remote to control the receiver (used to perform operations in the main zone. Switch to select the white commands).
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...on (page 47). 10 Analog signal indicators Light to indicate the input function you have selected. 15 Scroll indicators Light when there are being received. ! This lights to indicate the currently selected input signal. L/R - Left surround/Right surround channel ! LFE - PCM - STANDARD - ... Auto Sound Retriever function is in the corresponding format is being input. ! AUTO SURROUND - Neo:6 - AUTO lights when the receiver is switched on , this lights to indicate Neo:6 processing (page 45). 19 Character display Displays various system information. 20 Remote ...
...on (page 47). 10 Analog signal indicators Light to indicate the input function you have selected. 15 Scroll indicators Light when there are being received. ! This lights to indicate the currently selected input signal. L/R - Left surround/Right surround channel ! LFE - PCM - STANDARD - ... Auto Sound Retriever function is in the corresponding format is being input. ! AUTO SURROUND - Neo:6 - AUTO lights when the receiver is switched on , this lights to indicate Neo:6 processing (page 45). 19 Character display Displays various system information. 20 Remote ...
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...to ADAPTER PORT and the listening mode is set to SOUND RETRIEVER AIR (page 43). 16 iPod iPhone iPad DIRECT CONTROL Change the receiver's input to select an input function. 3 Indicators ! Lights when EQ is automatically set to connect headphones. Find radio frequencies (...page 41). ! Find preset stations (page 42). 7 Remote sensor Receives the signals from the speakers. 11 Listening mode buttons ! Use with the display's dimmer adjustment (page 63). ! AUTO SURR/ALC/STREAM DIRECT - ...
...to ADAPTER PORT and the listening mode is set to SOUND RETRIEVER AIR (page 43). 16 iPod iPhone iPad DIRECT CONTROL Change the receiver's input to select an input function. 3 Indicators ! Lights when EQ is automatically set to connect headphones. Find radio frequencies (...page 41). ! Find preset stations (page 42). 7 Remote sensor Receives the signals from the speakers. 11 Listening mode buttons ! Use with the display's dimmer adjustment (page 63). ! AUTO SURR/ALC/STREAM DIRECT - ...
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... About HDMI...22 Connecting your TV and playback components 23 Connecting an HDD/DVD recorder, BD recorder and other video sources 25 Connecting a satellite/cable receiver or other set-top box 26 Connecting other audio components 27 Connecting AM/FM antennas...27 MULTI-ZONE setup...28 Connecting to the network through... iPod...30 Connecting a USB device...30 Connecting an HDMI-equipped component to the front panel input 30 Connecting to a wireless LAN...31 Connecting an IR receiver...31 Plugging in the...
... About HDMI...22 Connecting your TV and playback components 23 Connecting an HDD/DVD recorder, BD recorder and other video sources 25 Connecting a satellite/cable receiver or other set-top box 26 Connecting other audio components 27 Connecting AM/FM antennas...27 MULTI-ZONE setup...28 Connecting to the network through... iPod...30 Connecting a USB device...30 Connecting an HDMI-equipped component to the front panel input 30 Connecting to a wireless LAN...31 Connecting an IR receiver...31 Plugging in the...
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... panel) IN 5 HDMI 6 IN 6 CD ANALOG-1 16 Before making connections, also keep the power cords of the devices being connected (amplifier, receiver, etc.), the methods of connection and terminal names may differ from the explanations in should be difficult. This chapter explains the kinds of the respective... other connections are assigned by default to the operating instructions of components you can connect to make up your equipment This receiver provides you with many connection possibilities, but it doesn't have to The Input Setup menu on the device being connected ...
... panel) IN 5 HDMI 6 IN 6 CD ANALOG-1 16 Before making connections, also keep the power cords of the devices being connected (amplifier, receiver, etc.), the methods of connection and terminal names may differ from the explanations in should be difficult. This chapter explains the kinds of the respective... other connections are assigned by default to the operating instructions of components you can connect to make up your equipment This receiver provides you with many connection possibilities, but it doesn't have to The Input Setup menu on the device being connected ...
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... the speaker terminal. Left Surround left and right speakers only are securely installed. Make sure to use speaker cables terminated with the terminals on the receiver comprises a positive (+) and negative (-) terminal. PRE OUT SUB WOOFER 1 2 A FRONT R L CENTER SURROUND R L SURROUND BACK / ZONE 2 R L (Single) FRONT HEIGHT / WIDE / R L B SPEAKERS Surround right The surround back...
... the speaker terminal. Left Surround left and right speakers only are securely installed. Make sure to use speaker cables terminated with the terminals on the receiver comprises a positive (+) and negative (-) terminal. PRE OUT SUB WOOFER 1 2 A FRONT R L CENTER SURROUND R L SURROUND BACK / ZONE 2 R L (Single) FRONT HEIGHT / WIDE / R L B SPEAKERS Surround right The surround back...
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... equipment Bi-amping your speakers Bi-amping is recommended. See your speaker manual for high and low) and the sound improvement will depend on the receiver. Subwoofer 1 LINE LEVEL INPUT Center Subwoofer 2 LINE LEVEL INPUT PRE OUT SUB WOOFER 1 2 A FRONT R L CENTER SURROUND R L SURROUND BACK / ZONE 2 R L (Single) FRONT HEIGHT / WIDE / R L B PRE OUT...
... equipment Bi-amping your speakers Bi-amping is recommended. See your speaker manual for high and low) and the sound improvement will depend on the receiver. Subwoofer 1 LINE LEVEL INPUT Center Subwoofer 2 LINE LEVEL INPUT PRE OUT SUB WOOFER 1 2 A FRONT R L CENTER SURROUND R L SURROUND BACK / ZONE 2 R L (Single) FRONT HEIGHT / WIDE / R L B PRE OUT...
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... audio may not operate properly. ! Turning on/off the device connected to be dis- "x.v.Color" and are prohibited. This receiver supports the functions described below through composite connections. ARC (Audio Return Channel) ! Consult your local audio dealer for the HDMI...well as there is no problem with displaying video this case, try adjusting the resolution settings on page 54) Note ! This receiver incorporates High-Definition Multimedia Interface (HDMI®) technology. Input of Rovi Corporation. An HDMI connection can be converted. A DVI ...
... audio may not operate properly. ! Turning on/off the device connected to be dis- "x.v.Color" and are prohibited. This receiver supports the functions described below through composite connections. ARC (Audio Return Channel) ! Consult your local audio dealer for the HDMI...well as there is no problem with displaying video this case, try adjusting the resolution settings on page 54) Note ! This receiver incorporates High-Definition Multimedia Interface (HDMI®) technology. Input of Rovi Corporation. An HDMI connection can be converted. A DVI ...
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... connected by HDMI connections, if the TV supports the HDMI ARC (Audio Return Channel) function, the sound of the TV over the receiver, connect the receiver and TV with audio cables. - If the TV and playback components support the Control with HDMI feature, the convenient Control with HDMI... functions can be input to the receiver via the HDMI OUT terminal, so there is no HDMI output on page 35). HDMI/DVI-compatible Blu-ray Disc player Other HDMI/...
... connected by HDMI connections, if the TV supports the HDMI ARC (Audio Return Channel) function, the sound of the TV over the receiver, connect the receiver and TV with audio cables. - If the TV and playback components support the Control with HDMI feature, the convenient Control with HDMI... functions can be input to the receiver via the HDMI OUT terminal, so there is no HDMI output on page 35). HDMI/DVI-compatible Blu-ray Disc player Other HDMI/...
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...! If you use an optical digital audio cable, you'll need to connect an audio cable. Connect the receiver and TV using the same type of the TV over the receiver, connect the receiver and TV with audio cables (page 23). - In this case, set ARC at HDMI Setup to (see... HDMI input This diagram shows connections of a TV (with no HDMI input) and DVD player (or other playback component with no HDMI output) to the receiver. Important ! TV HDMI IN 1 IN 2 IN 3 BD IN IN 4 IN 6 OUT ASSIGNABLE 1-6 (DVD) (SAT/CBL) (DVR/BDR) OPTICAL ASSIGNABLE COAXIAL ASSIGNABLE IN 1 IN 2 ...
...! If you use an optical digital audio cable, you'll need to connect an audio cable. Connect the receiver and TV using the same type of the TV over the receiver, connect the receiver and TV with audio cables (page 23). - In this case, set ARC at HDMI Setup to (see... HDMI input This diagram shows connections of a TV (with no HDMI input) and DVD player (or other playback component with no HDMI output) to the receiver. Important ! TV HDMI IN 1 IN 2 IN 3 BD IN IN 4 IN 6 OUT ASSIGNABLE 1-6 (DVD) (SAT/CBL) (DVR/BDR) OPTICAL ASSIGNABLE COAXIAL ASSIGNABLE IN 1 IN 2 ...
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Please refer to the operating instructions supplied with an HDMI output terminal, we recommend connecting it to the receiver's HDMI DVR/BDR IN terminal. When you set up the receiver you'll need to tell the receiver which input you connected the recorder to HD audio with audio cables (page 23). ! If your HDD..., BD recorder, etc. If you use analog video cable for video signal input. HDD/DVD recorder, BD recorder, etc. When doing so, also connect the receiver and TV by HDMI (see Connecting using HDMI on the player, it may be possible to output video signals to the sound of the TV...
Please refer to the operating instructions supplied with an HDMI output terminal, we recommend connecting it to the receiver's HDMI DVR/BDR IN terminal. When you set up the receiver you'll need to tell the receiver which input you connected the recorder to HD audio with audio cables (page 23). ! If your HDD..., BD recorder, etc. If you use analog video cable for video signal input. HDD/DVD recorder, BD recorder, etc. When doing so, also connect the receiver and TV by HDMI (see Connecting using HDMI on the player, it may be possible to output video signals to the sound of the TV...