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AUDIO/VIDEO MULTI-CHANNEL RECEIVER RECEPTEUR AUDIOVISUEL A VOIES MULTIPLES RECEPTOR MULTICANAL DE AUDIO/VÍDEO VSX-820 Register your product on http://www.pioneerelectronics.com (US) http://www.pioneerelectronics.ca (Canada) • Protect 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. http://www.pioneerelectronics.com (US) http://www.pioneerelectronics.ca (Canada) Operating Instructions Mode d'emploi Manual...
AUDIO/VIDEO MULTI-CHANNEL RECEIVER RECEPTEUR AUDIOVISUEL A VOIES MULTIPLES RECEPTOR MULTICANAL DE AUDIO/VÍDEO VSX-820 Register your product on http://www.pioneerelectronics.com (US) http://www.pioneerelectronics.ca (Canada) • Protect 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. http://www.pioneerelectronics.com (US) http://www.pioneerelectronics.ca (Canada) Operating Instructions Mode d'emploi Manual...
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... power supply voltage of the area where this device must be performed only by qualified service personnel. Product Name: AUDIO/VIDEO MULTI-CHANNEL RECEIVER Model Number: VSX-820 Responsible Party Name: PIONEER ELECTRONICS (USA) INC. Replacement and mounting of an AC plug on a circuit different from the wall socket when left unused for a long...
... power supply voltage of the area where this device must be performed only by qualified service personnel. Product Name: AUDIO/VIDEO MULTI-CHANNEL RECEIVER Model Number: VSX-820 Responsible Party Name: PIONEER ELECTRONICS (USA) INC. Replacement and mounting of an AC plug on a circuit different from the wall socket when left unused for a long...
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...Connecting a TV and playback components . . . 23 Connecting using HDMI 23 Connecting your component with no HDMI terminal 24 Connecting a satellite receiver or other digital set-top box 25 Connecting an HDD/DVD recorder, VCR and other video sources 25 Using the component video jacks 26 ...playback 33 Listening in surround sound 33 Using the Advanced surround effects . . . . . 34 Listening in a safe place for buying this Pioneer product. Contents 01 Before you have finished reading the instructions, put them away in stereo 35 Using Front Stage Surround Advance 35 Using Stream ...
...Connecting a TV and playback components . . . 23 Connecting using HDMI 23 Connecting your component with no HDMI terminal 24 Connecting a satellite receiver or other digital set-top box 25 Connecting an HDD/DVD recorder, VCR and other video sources 25 Using the component video jacks 26 ...playback 33 Listening in surround sound 33 Using the Advanced surround effects . . . . . 34 Listening in a safe place for buying this Pioneer product. Contents 01 Before you have finished reading the instructions, put them away in stereo 35 Using Front Stage Surround Advance 35 Using Stream ...
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...; 7,392,195; 7,272,567 & other components 54 Preset Code List 55 10 Other connections Connecting an iPod 58 Connecting your iPod to the receiver . . . . . 58 iPod playback 59 Watching photos and video content 60 About iPod 60 Connecting a USB device 61 Connecting your SiriusConnectTM ...Tuner . . 66 Listening to the receiver 61 Basic playback controls 61 Compressed audio compatibility 62 Bluetooth® ADAPTER for other U.S. All Rights Reserved. 5 En Dolby, Pro...
...; 7,392,195; 7,272,567 & other components 54 Preset Code List 55 10 Other connections Connecting an iPod 58 Connecting your iPod to the receiver . . . . . 58 iPod playback 59 Watching photos and video content 60 About iPod 60 Connecting a USB device 61 Connecting your SiriusConnectTM ...Tuner . . 66 Listening to the receiver 61 Basic playback controls 61 Compressed audio compatibility 62 Bluetooth® ADAPTER for other U.S. All Rights Reserved. 5 En Dolby, Pro...
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...the various listening modes • Using the Sound Retriever (page 36) • Better sound using a digital connection from the BD/DVD player to the receiver. • About video outputs connection (page 22) • Connecting a TV and playback components (page 23) • Connecting antennas (page 27) ...of settings on your TV to make the connections and settings. Place your speakers as necessary 1 Before you start • Checking what's in the receiver (page 28) 4 Power On Make sure you've set up your system • Automatically setting up using Phase Control ...
...the various listening modes • Using the Sound Retriever (page 36) • Better sound using a digital connection from the BD/DVD player to the receiver. • About video outputs connection (page 22) • Connecting a TV and playback components (page 23) • Connecting antennas (page 27) ...of settings on your TV to make the connections and settings. Place your speakers as necessary 1 Before you start • Checking what's in the receiver (page 28) 4 Power On Make sure you've set up your system • Automatically setting up using Phase Control ...
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...çais Italiano Nederlands Español Before you start 01 Chapter 1: Before you start Checking what's in the box Please check that you've received the following supplied accessories: • Setup microphone • Remote control • Dry cell batteries (AAA size IEC R03) x2 • AM loop antenna • FM... a cassette deck (or close to the marks in places where there is vibration or other excessively hot place, such as leakage and bursting. Installing the receiver • When installing this unit, make sure to leak, overheat, explode or catch fire.
...çais Italiano Nederlands Español Before you start 01 Chapter 1: Before you start Checking what's in the box Please check that you've received the following supplied accessories: • Setup microphone • Remote control • Dry cell batteries (AAA size IEC R03) x2 • AM loop antenna • FM... a cassette deck (or close to the marks in places where there is vibration or other excessively hot place, such as leakage and bursting. Installing the receiver • When installing this unit, make sure to leak, overheat, explode or catch fire.
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... causing malfunctions. 01 Before you start Ventilation When installing this unit, make sure the openings are provided for ventilation to protect the equipment from overheating. Receiver 40 cm (16 inches) Slot and openings in .) at the top). If not enough space is provided between the unit and walls or other equipment...
... causing malfunctions. 01 Before you start Ventilation When installing this unit, make sure the openings are provided for ventilation to protect the equipment from overheating. Receiver 40 cm (16 inches) Slot and openings in .) at the top). If not enough space is provided between the unit and walls or other equipment...
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...name can be checked by selecting an input source.1 6 Character display See Display on page 11. 7 Tuner control buttons 4 Remote sensor Receives the signals from the remote control (see Operating range of this unit. TUNER EDIT Use with TUNE /, PRESET /...MCACC Setup (page 29)). DISPLAY Switches the display of remote control on the input source you have selected. 9 En CHANNEL RECEIVER VSX-820 TUNE TUNER EDIT PRESET ENTER MASTER VOLUME PHONES AUTO/DIRECT LISTENING MODE STEREO/ALC STANDARD ADV SURROUND iPod iPhone DIRECT CONTROL VIDEO INPUT...
...name can be checked by selecting an input source.1 6 Character display See Display on page 11. 7 Tuner control buttons 4 Remote sensor Receives the signals from the remote control (see Operating range of this unit. TUNER EDIT Use with TUNE /, PRESET /...MCACC Setup (page 29)). DISPLAY Switches the display of remote control on the input source you have selected. 9 En CHANNEL RECEIVER VSX-820 TUNE TUNER EDIT PRESET ENTER MASTER VOLUME PHONES AUTO/DIRECT LISTENING MODE STEREO/ALC STANDARD ADV SURROUND iPod iPhone DIRECT CONTROL VIDEO INPUT...
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... Standard decoding and to connect headphones. ADV SURROUND Switches between the various surround modes (page 34). 11 iPod iPhone DIRECT CONTROL Change the receiver's input to the iPod and enable iPod operations on the iPod (page 60). 12 iPod iPhone/USB terminal Use to connect your Apple... sensor. • Direct sunlight or fluorescent light is shining onto the remote sensor. • The receiver is located near a device that is emitting infrared rays. • The receiver is no sound output from the speakers (page 41). 10 Listening mode buttons AUTO/DIRECT Switches between stereo playback, ...
... Standard decoding and to connect headphones. ADV SURROUND Switches between the various surround modes (page 34). 11 iPod iPhone DIRECT CONTROL Change the receiver's input to the iPod and enable iPod operations on the iPod (page 60). 12 iPod iPhone/USB terminal Use to connect your Apple... sensor. • Direct sunlight or fluorescent light is shining onto the remote sensor. • The receiver is located near a device that is emitting infrared rays. • The receiver is no sound output from the speakers (page 41). 10 Listening mode buttons AUTO/DIRECT Switches between stereo playback, ...
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... when a radio station is registered. 8 PRESET information or input signal indicator Shows the preset number of the receiver is on page 33). 3 ST Lights when a stereo FM broadcast is being received in auto stereo mode. 4 TUNE Lights when a normal broadcast channel or SIRIUS channel is being... received. 5 Speaker indicators Lights to indicate the current speaker system, A and/or B (page 20). 6 Sleep timer indicator Lights when the receiver is in sleep mode (page 13). 7 Tuner/SIRIUS preset indicators PRESET Shows when...
... when a radio station is registered. 8 PRESET information or input signal indicator Shows the preset number of the receiver is on page 33). 3 ST Lights when a stereo FM broadcast is being received in auto stereo mode. 4 TUNE Lights when a normal broadcast channel or SIRIUS channel is being... received. 5 Speaker indicators Lights to indicate the current speaker system, A and/or B (page 20). 6 Sleep timer indicator Lights when the receiver is in sleep mode (page 13). 7 Tuner/SIRIUS preset indicators PRESET Shows when...
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...and to select the white commands above the number buttons (S.RETRIEVER, etc)). STANDARD Press for the most accurate reproduction of time before the receiver switches into standby (30 min - 60 min - 90 min - STANDARD ADV SURR AUDIO PARAMETER TOP 8 MENU TUNE TUNER EDIT MASTER...Stream Direct playback. STEREO/A.L.C. Controls and displays 02 English Deutsch Français Italiano Nederlands Español PRESET Remote control 1 RECEIVER SLEEP TV SOURCE CONTROL 2 3 RECEIVER INPUT SELECT INPUT 4 BD DVD TV 12 13 DVR CD CD-R CH 5 ADAPTER iPod USB VIDEO TUNER SIRIUS SIGNAL SEL...
...and to select the white commands above the number buttons (S.RETRIEVER, etc)). STANDARD Press for the most accurate reproduction of time before the receiver switches into standby (30 min - 60 min - 90 min - STANDARD ADV SURR AUDIO PARAMETER TOP 8 MENU TUNE TUNER EDIT MASTER...Stream Direct playback. STEREO/A.L.C. Controls and displays 02 English Deutsch Français Italiano Nederlands Español PRESET Remote control 1 RECEIVER SLEEP TV SOURCE CONTROL 2 3 RECEIVER INPUT SELECT INPUT 4 BD DVD TV 12 13 DVR CD CD-R CH 5 ADAPTER iPod USB VIDEO TUNER SIRIUS SIGNAL SEL...
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...buttons can be used to find radio frequencies (page 48) and the PRESET / buttons can be used to control a component after the RECEIVER button is set to select preset radio stations (page 49). 10 Component control buttons The main buttons (, , etc.) are disabled when ... mode is pressed. (For example MIDNIGHT, etc.) HDD*, DVD*, VCR* These buttons switch between the DTV and analog TV input modes for Pioneer flat panel TVs. 11 Number buttons and other buttons that can be accessed after you have selected the corresponding MULTI CONTROL button (BD, DVD,...
...buttons can be used to find radio frequencies (page 48) and the PRESET / buttons can be used to control a component after the RECEIVER button is set to select preset radio stations (page 49). 10 Component control buttons The main buttons (, , etc.) are disabled when ... mode is pressed. (For example MIDNIGHT, etc.) HDD*, DVD*, VCR* These buttons switch between the DTV and analog TV input modes for Pioneer flat panel TVs. 11 Number buttons and other buttons that can be accessed after you have selected the corresponding MULTI CONTROL button (BD, DVD,...
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... brightness can access a radio station directly using the number buttons (page 66). 12 SOURCE Press to turn on/off other components connected to the receiver (see page 53 for more on this unit. These buttons are marked with an asterisk (* ) in four steps. LEV +/- INPUT Use to switch on/off...
... brightness can access a radio station directly using the number buttons (page 66). 12 SOURCE Press to turn on/off other components connected to the receiver (see page 53 for more on this unit. These buttons are marked with an asterisk (* ) in four steps. LEV +/- INPUT Use to switch on/off...
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See Switching the speaker system on page 20. Also make sure the positive and negative (+/-) terminals on the receiver match those on the left to the left (L) terminal. Center speaker Front speakers L R C Surround speakers SL SR SUBWOOFER PRE OUT SURR BACK / FRONT ...IN 1 (BD) ASSIGNABLE 12 Class 2 Wiring L CENTER SW Powered subwoofer Speaker system B L R 18 En 03 Connecting your equipment Connecting the speakers The receiver will work with this unit to the right (R) terminal and the speaker on the speakers. However, note that only the front speakers are set to...
See Switching the speaker system on page 20. Also make sure the positive and negative (+/-) terminals on the receiver match those on the left to the left (L) terminal. Center speaker Front speakers L R C Surround speakers SL SR SUBWOOFER PRE OUT SURR BACK / FRONT ...IN 1 (BD) ASSIGNABLE 12 Class 2 Wiring L CENTER SW Powered subwoofer Speaker system B L R 18 En 03 Connecting your equipment Connecting the speakers The receiver will work with this unit to the right (R) terminal and the speaker on the speakers. However, note that only the front speakers are set to...
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... are downmixed only when the STEREO or ALC mode is not downmixed). 2 You can be received. 20 En Note 1 The subwoofer output depends on the settings you want to connect the terminal in this receiver). • If the video signal does not appear on your TV or flat panel TV,... signal from the speakers. However, if SPB is selected above, no sound will be heard from this unit may not be displayed. In this receiver, for stereo output from the speakers connected to choose a speaker system option: • SPA - Press repeatedly to the A speaker terminals and PRE ...
... are downmixed only when the STEREO or ALC mode is not downmixed). 2 You can be received. 20 En Note 1 The subwoofer output depends on the settings you want to connect the terminal in this receiver). • If the video signal does not appear on your TV or flat panel TV,... signal from the speakers. However, if SPB is selected above, no sound will be heard from this unit may not be displayed. In this receiver, for stereo output from the speakers connected to choose a speaker system option: • SPA - Press repeatedly to the A speaker terminals and PRE ...
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...digital audio cables or optical cables should connect the red plugs to R (right) terminals and white plugs to L (left) terminals. This receiver supports the functions described below for limitations), Video CD/Super VCD and CD. Standard RCA video cable Note 1 • Use a High Speed... HDMI™ cable. This receiver incorporates High-Definition Multimedia Interface (HDMI™) technology. These cables are used , it may not operate properly. 2 Signal transfer is only ...
...digital audio cables or optical cables should connect the red plugs to R (right) terminals and white plugs to L (left) terminals. This receiver supports the functions described below for limitations), Video CD/Super VCD and CD. Standard RCA video cable Note 1 • Use a High Speed... HDMI™ cable. This receiver incorporates High-Definition Multimedia Interface (HDMI™) technology. These cables are used , it may not operate properly. 2 Signal transfer is only ...
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... from the HDMI OUT. Playback component Terminal for connection with a video converter. Component video cables Green (Y) Blue (PB) Red (PR) About video outputs connection This receiver is avoided.
... from the HDMI OUT. Playback component Terminal for connection with a video converter. Component video cables Green (Y) Blue (PB) Red (PR) About video outputs connection This receiver is avoided.
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... a standard RCA analog video cable to connect.12 This connection is necessary in order to listen to see the OSD of the TV over the receiver. IN BD DVD TV/SAT SUBWOOFER PRE OUT SURR BACK / FRONT HEIGHT L (Single) CD-R/TAPE DVR/VCR OUT R PRE OUT CD CD-R/TAPE DVR/VCR... OSD will not be displayed.) 2 If the connection was made using an optical cable, you'll need to tell the receiver which digital input you can connect it to this receiver using an HDMI cable, the OSD will not be displayed. English Deutsch Français Italiano Nederlands Español Connecting...
... a standard RCA analog video cable to connect.12 This connection is necessary in order to listen to see the OSD of the TV over the receiver. IN BD DVD TV/SAT SUBWOOFER PRE OUT SURR BACK / FRONT HEIGHT L (Single) CD-R/TAPE DVR/VCR OUT R PRE OUT CD CD-R/TAPE DVR/VCR... OSD will not be displayed.) 2 If the connection was made using an optical cable, you'll need to tell the receiver which digital input you can connect it to this receiver using an HDMI cable, the OSD will not be displayed. English Deutsch Français Italiano Nederlands Español Connecting...
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...to the sound of a TV and DVD player (or other playback component) with no HDMI terminal to the receiver.123 IN BD DVD TV/SAT SUBWOOFER PRE OUT SURR BACK / FRONT HEIGHT L (Single) CD-R/TAPE DVR...OUT Note 1 If the connection was made using an optical cable, you'll need to tell the receiver which digital input you connected the TV to (see Choosing the input signal on page 41). 2 If... the connection was made using an optical or a coaxial cable, you'll need to tell the receiver which digital input you can connect these too. 03 Connecting your equipment Connecting your component with no HDMI ...
...to the sound of a TV and DVD player (or other playback component) with no HDMI terminal to the receiver.123 IN BD DVD TV/SAT SUBWOOFER PRE OUT SURR BACK / FRONT HEIGHT L (Single) CD-R/TAPE DVR...OUT Note 1 If the connection was made using an optical cable, you'll need to tell the receiver which digital input you connected the TV to (see Choosing the input signal on page 41). 2 If... the connection was made using an optical or a coaxial cable, you'll need to tell the receiver which digital input you can connect these too. 03 Connecting your equipment Connecting your component with no HDMI ...
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... DIGITAL AUDIO OUT ANALOG AUDIO OUT Select one VIDEO OUT Connecting an HDD/DVD recorder, VCR and other digital set-top box Satellite and cable receivers, and terrestrial digital TV tuners are all examples of so-called 'set-top boxes'.12 SUBWOOFER PRE OUT SURR BACK / FRONT HEIGHT L (Single... connect this . 25 En Connecting your equipment 03 English Deutsch Français Italiano Nederlands Español Connecting a satellite receiver or other video sources This receiver has audio/video inputs and outputs suitable for more on page 41). 2 If the set-top box or video component also...
... DIGITAL AUDIO OUT ANALOG AUDIO OUT Select one VIDEO OUT Connecting an HDD/DVD recorder, VCR and other digital set-top box Satellite and cable receivers, and terrestrial digital TV tuners are all examples of so-called 'set-top boxes'.12 SUBWOOFER PRE OUT SURR BACK / FRONT HEIGHT L (Single... connect this . 25 En Connecting your equipment 03 English Deutsch Français Italiano Nederlands Español Connecting a satellite receiver or other video sources This receiver has audio/video inputs and outputs suitable for more on page 41). 2 If the set-top box or video component also...