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...://www.pioneerelectronics.ca (Canada) Operating Instructions Mode d'emploi Manual de instrucciones 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) ...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 ...
...://www.pioneerelectronics.ca (Canada) Operating Instructions Mode d'emploi Manual de instrucciones 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) ...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 ...
Owner's Manual
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... that the power supply voltage of the area where this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which the receiver is properly disposed of the available power supply differs according to radio communications. Be sure that interference will be determined by qualified ... CARD AND KEEP IN A SAFE PLACE FOR FUTURE REFERENCE. Wash hands after removal. Product Name: AUDIO/VIDEO MULTI-CHANNEL RECEIVER Model Number: VSX-820 Responsible Party Name: PIONEER ELECTRONICS (USA) INC. This equipment generates, uses, and can cause severe electrical shock.
... that the power supply voltage of the area where this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which the receiver is properly disposed of the available power supply differs according to radio communications. Be sure that interference will be determined by qualified ... CARD AND KEEP IN A SAFE PLACE FOR FUTURE REFERENCE. Wash hands after removal. Product Name: AUDIO/VIDEO MULTI-CHANNEL RECEIVER Model Number: VSX-820 Responsible Party Name: PIONEER ELECTRONICS (USA) INC. This equipment generates, uses, and can cause severe electrical shock.
Owner's Manual
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... 22 Connecting a TV and playback components . . . 23 Connecting using Phase Control 36 Listening 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 Connecting... properly. Contents 01 Before you will know how to station presets 49 Naming preset stations 49 4 En After you for buying this Pioneer product. Thank you have finished reading the instructions, put them away in stereo 35 Using Front Stage Surround Advance 35 Using Stream Direct...
... 22 Connecting a TV and playback components . . . 23 Connecting using Phase Control 36 Listening 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 Connecting... properly. Contents 01 Before you will know how to station presets 49 Naming preset stations 49 4 En After you for buying this Pioneer product. Thank you have finished reading the instructions, put them away in stereo 35 Using Front Stage Surround Advance 35 Using Stream Direct...
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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 USB device to the... receiver 61 Basic playback controls 61 Compressed audio compatibility 62 Bluetooth® ADAPTER for other U.S. DTS and the Symbol are registered trademarks, & DTS-...
... 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 USB device to the... receiver 61 Basic playback controls 61 Compressed audio compatibility 62 Bluetooth® ADAPTER for other U.S. DTS and the Symbol are registered trademarks, & DTS-...
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...Using 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) •...page 29) 7 Basic playback (page 32) 8 Adjusting the sound as necessary 1 Before you start • Checking what's in the receiver (page 28) 4 Power On Make sure you've set the video input on -screen automatic MCACC setup to set up your TV to...
...Using 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) •...page 29) 7 Basic playback (page 32) 8 Adjusting the sound as necessary 1 Before you start • Checking what's in the receiver (page 28) 4 Power On Make sure you've set the video input on -screen automatic MCACC setup to set up your TV to...
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Installing the receiver • When installing this unit, make sure to put it on a level and stable surface. on a color TV (the screen may interfere with the sound. - ...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...
Installing the receiver • When installing this unit, make sure to put it on a level and stable surface. on a color TV (the screen may interfere with the sound. - ...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...
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... a bed. 8 En 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...
... a bed. 8 En 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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...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. BAND Switches between AM, FM ST (stereo) and FM MONO radio ...the Auto MCACC Setup (page 29)). TUNE / Used to memorize and name stations for recall (page 48, 49). 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 USB ...
...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. BAND Switches between AM, FM ST (stereo) and FM MONO radio ...the Auto MCACC Setup (page 29)). TUNE / Used to memorize and name stations for recall (page 48, 49). 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 USB ...
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...; 30° 7 m (23 ft.) 10 En STEREO/ALC 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 iPod or... 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 the various 2 Pro Logic II, ...
...; 30° 7 m (23 ft.) 10 En STEREO/ALC 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 iPod or... 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 the various 2 Pro Logic II, ...
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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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...check the remaining sleep time at any time by pressing SLEEP once. 2 RECEIVER Switches the receiver between Auto surround mode (Auto playback on . 3 RECEIVER Switches the remote to control the receiver (used to switch between the various surround modes (page 34). Stream Direct playback ... 33). Off). 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...
...check the remaining sleep time at any time by pressing SLEEP once. 2 RECEIVER Switches the receiver between Auto surround mode (Auto playback on . 3 RECEIVER Switches the remote to control the receiver (used to switch between the various surround modes (page 34). Stream Direct playback ... 33). Off). 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...
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...Press RECEIVER first to access: BASS -/+ Use to adjust Bass1 TRE -/+ Use to adjust Treble1 Press TV first to access: DTV/TV Switches between the hard disk, DVD and VCR controls for HDD/DVD/ VCR recorders. Press TUNER or SIRIUS first to access: TUNER EDIT Memorizes stations for Pioneer flat ...panel TVs. 11 Number buttons and other buttons that can be accessed after the RECEIVER button is pressed, also used to access: iPod CTRL Switches between AM, FM ST (stereo) and...
...Press RECEIVER first to access: BASS -/+ Use to adjust Bass1 TRE -/+ Use to adjust Treble1 Press TV first to access: DTV/TV Switches between the hard disk, DVD and VCR controls for HDD/DVD/ VCR recorders. Press TUNER or SIRIUS first to access: TUNER EDIT Memorizes stations for Pioneer flat ...panel TVs. 11 Number buttons and other buttons that can be accessed after the RECEIVER button is pressed, also used to access: iPod CTRL Switches between AM, FM ST (stereo) and...
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... system assign it to the TV button (see page 53 for more on this). Use to turn on/off other components connected to the receiver (see page 54 for more on this). 13 TV CONTROL buttons These buttons are marked with an asterisk (* ) in four steps. Press SIRIUS first to...
... system assign it to the TV button (see page 53 for more on this). Use to turn on/off other components connected to the receiver (see page 54 for more on this). 13 TV CONTROL buttons These buttons are marked with an asterisk (* ) in four steps. Press SIRIUS first to...
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...Speaker system B L R 18 En See Switching the speaker system on the speakers. Also make sure the positive and negative (+/-) terminals on the receiver match those on page 20 for surround sound. However, note that only the front speakers are set to the left (L) terminal. 03 Connecting your... equipment Connecting the speakers The receiver will work with just two stereo speakers (the front speakers in the diagram) but using at least three speakers is recommended, and a complete...
...Speaker system B L R 18 En See Switching the speaker system on the speakers. Also make sure the positive and negative (+/-) terminals on the receiver match those on page 20 for surround sound. However, note that only the front speakers are set to the left (L) terminal. 03 Connecting your... equipment Connecting the speakers The receiver will work with just two stereo speakers (the front speakers in the diagram) but using at least three speakers is recommended, and a complete...
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...to a value between 6 Ω and 16 Ω. Press repeatedly to speaker system B (only stereo playback is possible). • SPAB - If this receiver). • If the video signal does not appear on your TV or flat panel TV, try adjusting the resolution settings on your component or display...displayed. No sound is 480i, 480p, 576i or 576p, Multi Ch PCM sound and HD sound cannot be received. 20 En If connecting the player and the TV via this receiver, for stereo output from this happens, the magnetic field produced by the transformers in the illustration). Sound is ...
...to a value between 6 Ω and 16 Ω. Press repeatedly to speaker system B (only stereo playback is possible). • SPAB - If this receiver). • If the video signal does not appear on your TV or flat panel TV, try adjusting the resolution settings on your component or display...displayed. No sound is 480i, 480p, 576i or 576p, Multi Ch PCM sound and HD sound cannot be received. 20 En If connecting the player and the TV via this receiver, for stereo output from this happens, the magnetic field produced by the transformers in the illustration). Sound is ...
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... 4 • When connecting optical cables, be careful when inserting the plug not to be used to connect digital components to this receiver.4 Coaxial digital audio cable Optical cable Video cables Standard RCA video cables These cables are the most common type of video connection and are... red and white, and you should connect the red plugs to R (right) terminals and white plugs to the composite video terminals. This receiver supports the functions described below for up to 8 channels • Input of digital audio that the connected component is only possible when connected ...
... 4 • When connecting optical cables, be careful when inserting the plug not to be used to connect digital components to this receiver.4 Coaxial digital audio cable Optical cable Video cables Standard RCA video cables These cables are the most common type of video connection and are... red and white, and you should connect the red plugs to R (right) terminals and white plugs to the composite video terminals. This receiver supports the functions described below for up to 8 channels • Input of digital audio that the connected component is only possible when connected ...
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.... The signals input from the HDMI OUT. 03 Connecting your video source. Component video cables Green (Y) Blue (PB) Red (PR) About video outputs connection This receiver is not loaded with TV monitor The OSD will not be output. 22 En
.... The signals input from the HDMI OUT. 03 Connecting your video source. Component video cables Green (Y) Blue (PB) Red (PR) About video outputs connection This receiver is not loaded with TV monitor The OSD will not be output. 22 En
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... your equipment 03 Connecting a TV and playback components Connecting using a commercially available HDMI cable. • If the receiver is connected to see the OSD of the TV over the receiver. Be sure to use a standard RCA analog video cable to connect.12 This connection is required in order to ...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 HDMI If you have an HDMI or DVI (with HDCP) equipped component (Blu-ray disc player, etc.), you connected...
... your equipment 03 Connecting a TV and playback components Connecting using a commercially available HDMI cable. • If the receiver is connected to see the OSD of the TV over the receiver. Be sure to use a standard RCA analog video cable to connect.12 This connection is required in order to ...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 HDMI If you have an HDMI or DVI (with HDCP) equipped component (Blu-ray disc player, etc.), you connected...
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... your component with no HDMI terminal This diagram shows connections 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/VCR OUT R PRE OUT CD CD-R/TAPE DVR... ANALOG AUDIO OUT Select one DVD player VIDEO 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...
... your component with no HDMI terminal This diagram shows connections 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/VCR OUT R PRE OUT CD CD-R/TAPE DVR... ANALOG AUDIO OUT Select one DVD player VIDEO 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...
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... that are input through the digital terminal will not be output from the VIDEO OUT terminal. • Audio signals that are input to tell the receiver which digital input you connected the set- top box or video component to (see Choosing the input signal on page 41). 2 If the set -top... L 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 box or video component also has an HDMI or a component video output...
... that are input through the digital terminal will not be output from the VIDEO OUT terminal. • Audio signals that are input to tell the receiver which digital input you connected the set- top box or video component to (see Choosing the input signal on page 41). 2 If the set -top... L 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 box or video component also has an HDMI or a component video output...