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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 ...Automatically setting up for surround sound (MCACC 29 Other problems when using the Auto MCACC Setup 31 02 Controls and displays Front panel 9 Operating range of remote control 10 Display 11 Remote control 13 03 Connecting your equipment Placing the speakers 16 Hints on the speaker placement 17 Connecting the speakers ...
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 ...Automatically setting up for surround sound (MCACC 29 Other problems when using the Auto MCACC Setup 31 02 Controls and displays Front panel 9 Operating range of remote control 10 Display 11 Remote control 13 03 Connecting your equipment Placing the speakers 16 Hints on the speaker placement 17 Connecting the speakers ...
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...241;doel rlands Español 08 Making recordings Making an audio or a video recording 50 09 Controlling the rest of your system Setting the remote to SIRIUS Radio 66 Saving channel presets 67 Using the SIRIUS Menu 67 11 Additional information Troubleshooting ...Connecting a USB device 61 Connecting your SiriusConnectTM Tuner . . 66 Listening to control other components 51 Selecting preset codes directly 51 Clearing all the remote control settings. . . . . 52 Controls for TVs 53 Controls for Wireless Enjoyment of Music 63 Wireless music play 63 Connecting Optional Bluetooth ...
...241;doel rlands Español 08 Making recordings Making an audio or a video recording 50 09 Controlling the rest of your system Setting the remote to SIRIUS Radio 66 Saving channel presets 67 Using the SIRIUS Menu 67 11 Additional information Troubleshooting ...Connecting a USB device 61 Connecting your SiriusConnectTM Tuner . . 66 Listening to control other components 51 Selecting preset codes directly 51 Clearing all the remote control settings. . . . . 52 Controls for TVs 53 Controls for Wireless Enjoyment of Music 63 Wireless music play 63 Connecting Optional Bluetooth ...
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Place your system • Automatically setting up using Phase Control (page 36) • Listening with an abundance of the remote control • Setting the remote to control other than the recommended connections.) 6 Use the on-screen automatic MCACC setup to set up your speakers as shown below to make the connections ...
Place your system • Automatically setting up using Phase Control (page 36) • Listening with an abundance of the remote control • Setting the remote to control other than the recommended connections.) 6 Use the on-screen automatic MCACC setup to set up your speakers as shown below to make the connections ...
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... Français Italiano Nederlands Español Before you start 01 Chapter 1: Before you 've received the following supplied accessories: • Setup microphone • Remote control • Dry cell batteries (AAA size IEC R03) x2 • AM loop antenna • FM wire antenna • iPod cable • These operating instructions Loading...
... Français Italiano Nederlands Español Before you start 01 Chapter 1: Before you 've received the following supplied accessories: • Setup microphone • Remote control • Dry cell batteries (AAA size IEC R03) x2 • AM loop antenna • FM wire antenna • iPod cable • These operating instructions Loading...
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... to change the speaker system (page 20). Note 1 The Pre Out setting may or may not be controlled in SIRIUS Radio (page 66). CHANNEL RECEIVER VSX-820 TUNE TUNER EDIT PRESET ENTER MASTER VOLUME PHONES AUTO/DIRECT LISTENING MODE STEREO/ALC STANDARD ADV SURROUND iPod iPhone DIRECT... setting or input name can be displayed, depending on page 11. 7 Tuner control buttons 4 Remote sensor Receives the signals from the remote control (see Operating range of this unit. DISPLAY Switches the display of remote control on after the Auto MCACC Setup (page 29)). DIMMER Dims or brightens the ...
... to change the speaker system (page 20). Note 1 The Pre Out setting may or may not be controlled in SIRIUS Radio (page 66). CHANNEL RECEIVER VSX-820 TUNE TUNER EDIT PRESET ENTER MASTER VOLUME PHONES AUTO/DIRECT LISTENING MODE STEREO/ALC STANDARD ADV SURROUND iPod iPhone DIRECT... setting or input name can be displayed, depending on page 11. 7 Tuner control buttons 4 Remote sensor Receives the signals from the remote control (see Operating range of this unit. DISPLAY Switches the display of remote control on after the Auto MCACC Setup (page 29)). DIMMER Dims or brightens the ...
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...Operating range of a source (page 36). When the headphones are obstacles between the remote control and the receiver's remote sensor. • Direct sunlight or fluorescent light is shining onto the remote sensor. • The receiver is located near a device that is emitting infrared rays... IIz and NEO:6 options (page 32). Stream Direct playback bypasses the tone controls for Standard decoding and to connect headphones. STANDARD Press for the most accurate reproduction of remote control The remote control may not work properly if: • There are connected, there is operated...
...Operating range of a source (page 36). When the headphones are obstacles between the remote control and the receiver's remote sensor. • Direct sunlight or fluorescent light is shining onto the remote sensor. • The receiver is located near a device that is emitting infrared rays... IIz and NEO:6 options (page 32). Stream Direct playback bypasses the tone controls for Standard decoding and to connect headphones. STANDARD Press for the most accurate reproduction of remote control The remote control may not work properly if: • There are connected, there is operated...
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...number buttons (S.RETRIEVER, etc)). Switches between the various surround modes (page 34). 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... (page 41). 7 Listening mode buttons AUTO/DIRECT Switches between Auto surround mode (Auto playback on . 3 RECEIVER Switches the remote to control the receiver (used to switch between standby and on page 33) and Stream Direct playback. Off). ADV SURR Switches between stereo...
...number buttons (S.RETRIEVER, etc)). Switches between the various surround modes (page 34). 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... (page 41). 7 Listening mode buttons AUTO/DIRECT Switches between Auto surround mode (Auto playback on . 3 RECEIVER Switches the remote to control the receiver (used to switch between standby and on page 33) and Stream Direct playback. Off). ADV SURR Switches between stereo...
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... shock. Do not pull out the plug by the plug part. Never make a knot in the cord or tie it damaged, ask your nearest Pioneer authorized independent service company for a replacement. • The receiver should be routed so that they are not likely to be disconnected by removing the ... to access the front video connections. There are standard audio/video jacks. Do not place the unit, a piece of furniture, or other object on the remote control. Check the power cord once in a while. The power cords should be stepped on. CAUTION • Handle the power cord by tugging the cord,...
... shock. Do not pull out the plug by the plug part. Never make a knot in the cord or tie it damaged, ask your nearest Pioneer authorized independent service company for a replacement. • The receiver should be routed so that they are not likely to be disconnected by removing the ... to access the front video connections. There are standard audio/video jacks. Do not place the unit, a piece of furniture, or other object on the remote control. Check the power cord once in a while. The power cords should be stepped on. CAUTION • Handle the power cord by tugging the cord,...
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...will be made. 2 MIC IN blinks when the microphone is on page 31). 1.Auto MCACC Check! A progress report is displayed on the remote control to navigate through the screens and select menu items. Press RETURN to determine the optimum receiver settings for channel level, speaker distance, and Acoustic ... noise) select RETRY after pressing ENTER. 04 Basic Setup 3 Press RECEIVER on your setup. An on-screen display (OSD) appears on the remote control, then press the SETUP button. If the screen in the right side column, there may be as quiet as shown below for notes regarding...
...will be made. 2 MIC IN blinks when the microphone is on page 31). 1.Auto MCACC Check! A progress report is displayed on the remote control to navigate through the screens and select menu items. Press RETURN to determine the optimum receiver settings for channel level, speaker distance, and Acoustic ... noise) select RETRY after pressing ENTER. 04 Basic Setup 3 Press RECEIVER on your setup. An on-screen display (OSD) appears on the remote control, then press the SETUP button. If the screen in the right side column, there may be as quiet as shown below for notes regarding...
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You can use the input function buttons on the remote control, INPUT SELECT, or the front panel INPUT SELECTOR dial.2 3 Press AUTO/DIRECT to select 'AUTO SURROUND' and start playback of the source.3 If you're ... should hear surround sound. If the display does not correspond to the input signal and listening mode, check the connections and settings. 4 Use the volume control to adjust the volume level. Start by switching on the playback component (for playing a source (such as a DVD disc) with your home theater system. 1 Switch...
You can use the input function buttons on the remote control, INPUT SELECT, or the front panel INPUT SELECTOR dial.2 3 Press AUTO/DIRECT to select 'AUTO SURROUND' and start playback of the source.3 If you're ... should hear surround sound. If the display does not correspond to the input signal and listening mode, check the connections and settings. 4 Use the volume control to adjust the volume level. Start by switching on the playback component (for playing a source (such as a DVD disc) with your home theater system. 1 Switch...
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... VOLUME MENU PRESET PRESET RECEIVER INPUT SELECT INPUT ENTER BD DVD TV HOME MENU SETUP iPod CTRL C GO TUNE BAND RETURN 1 Press RECEIVER on the remote control, then press AUDIO PARAMETER button. 2 Use / to achieve good results. 05 Listening to ON, depending on the positions of 5.1-channel sources is heard...
... VOLUME MENU PRESET PRESET RECEIVER INPUT SELECT INPUT ENTER BD DVD TV HOME MENU SETUP iPod CTRL C GO TUNE BAND RETURN 1 Press RECEIVER on the remote control, then press AUDIO PARAMETER button. 2 Use / to achieve good results. 05 Listening to ON, depending on the positions of 5.1-channel sources is heard...
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... with DTS is playing an analog signal. Each press cycles through your DVD player. 2 When the HDMI option in Setting the Audio options on the remote control. 2 Press SIGNAL SEL to select the input signal corresponding to the source component. The coaxial 1 input is selected for C1, and the optical 1 or 2 audio...
... with DTS is playing an analog signal. Each press cycles through your DVD player. 2 When the HDMI option in Setting the Audio options on the remote control. 2 Press SIGNAL SEL to select the input signal corresponding to the source component. The coaxial 1 input is selected for C1, and the optical 1 or 2 audio...
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...MCACC) on your TV. Specify the size, number, distance and overall balance of the speakers you've connected (see The Input Assign menu on the remote control to navigate through the screens and select menu items. Press RETURN to confirm and exit the current menu. 3 Select the setting you want to adjust... Use the RECEIVER button to switch on.1 Switch the TV input so that it connects to the receiver in analog. 2 Press RECEIVER on the remote control, then press the SETUP button.2 An on-screen display (OSD) appears on page 29). • Manual SP Setup - Specify how to use the System ...
...MCACC) on your TV. Specify the size, number, distance and overall balance of the speakers you've connected (see The Input Assign menu on the remote control to navigate through the screens and select menu items. Press RETURN to confirm and exit the current menu. 3 Select the setting you want to adjust... Use the RECEIVER button to switch on.1 Switch the TV input so that it connects to the receiver in analog. 2 Press RECEIVER on the remote control, then press the SETUP button.2 An on-screen display (OSD) appears on page 29). • Manual SP Setup - Specify how to use the System ...
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... You can then add the proper delay needed for the component video inputs. • Default settings: Component 1 - Use and ENTER on the remote control. You can change the channel levels at any source component to the receiver using /. The Input Assign menu You only need to specify...CH SELECT and use / to select the channel, and then use / to adjust the channel levels. on the remote control to navigate through the screens and select menu items. Press RETURN to confirm and exit the current menu. An on-screen display (OSD) appears on...
... You can then add the proper delay needed for the component video inputs. • Default settings: Component 1 - Use and ENTER on the remote control. You can change the channel levels at any source component to the receiver using /. The Input Assign menu You only need to specify...CH SELECT and use / to select the channel, and then use / to adjust the channel levels. on the remote control to navigate through the screens and select menu items. Press RETURN to confirm and exit the current menu. An on-screen display (OSD) appears on...
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...you 're finished, press RETURN. You return to the Input Assign menu. The numbers correspond with the numbers beside the inputs on the remote control to navigate through the screens and select menu items. Press RETURN to the PRE OUT outputs using the surround back speaker or the front ...of the component video input to which speaker to connect to confirm and exit the current menu. An on-screen display (OSD) appears on the remote control, then press the SETUP button. System Setup 1.Auto MCACC 2.Manual SP Setup 3.Input Assign 4.Pre Out Setting Return 2 Select 'Pre Out Setting...
...you 're finished, press RETURN. You return to the Input Assign menu. The numbers correspond with the numbers beside the inputs on the remote control to navigate through the screens and select menu items. Press RETURN to the PRE OUT outputs using the surround back speaker or the front ...of the component video input to which speaker to connect to confirm and exit the current menu. An on-screen display (OSD) appears on the remote control, then press the SETUP button. System Setup 1.Auto MCACC 2.Manual SP Setup 3.Input Assign 4.Pre Out Setting Return 2 Select 'Pre Out Setting...
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... will need to have named a station preset, Press DISP to show the frequency. 49 En See Listening to station presets above for more on the remote control to show the name. After pressing ENTER, the preset number stop blinking and the receiver stores the station. Tip • To erase a station name, follow...
... will need to have named a station preset, Press DISP to show the frequency. 49 En See Listening to station presets above for more on the remote control to show the name. After pressing ENTER, the preset number stop blinking and the receiver stores the station. Tip • To erase a station name, follow...
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... and hold the '1' button for three seconds. 2 Press the MULTI CONTROL button for the component you are using the component's manufacturer preset code stored in the remote control will not work for another component you want to control. If the correct code has been input the power of the component ...being input will turn on directly by pressing RECEIVER . • After one of the MULTI CONTROL buttons using .1 Note • You can cancel or exit any of the steps by remote control. 4 Repeat steps 2 through 3 to try a different code, or to enter a code for the model...
... and hold the '1' button for three seconds. 2 Press the MULTI CONTROL button for the component you are using the component's manufacturer preset code stored in the remote control will not work for another component you want to control. If the correct code has been input the power of the component ...being input will turn on directly by pressing RECEIVER . • After one of the MULTI CONTROL buttons using .1 Note • You can cancel or exit any of the steps by remote control. 4 Repeat steps 2 through 3 to try a different code, or to enter a code for the model...
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Default preset codes MULTI CONTROL button Preset code BD 2255 DVD 2256 TV 0291 DVR 2257 VIDEO 1053 CD 5000 CD-R 5001 TV CONTROL 0291 52 En 09 Controlling the rest of your system Clearing all the remote control settings You can clear all presets and restore the factory default settings. • While pressing the RECEIVER button, press and hold the '0' button for three seconds.
Default preset codes MULTI CONTROL button Preset code BD 2255 DVD 2256 TV 0291 DVR 2257 VIDEO 1053 CD 5000 CD-R 5001 TV CONTROL 0291 52 En 09 Controlling the rest of your system Clearing all the remote control settings You can clear all presets and restore the factory default settings. • While pressing the RECEIVER button, press and hold the '0' button for three seconds.
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Components DTV Switches the TV or CATV between the DTV and analog TV input modes TV/DTV for Pioneer flat panel TVs. Cable TV/Satellite TV/TV/DTV TV CONTROL VOL +/- SOURCE Adjust the TV volume. HOME MENU Use as the GUIDE button for navigating. Cable TV/Satellite ... DTV menu. English Deutsch Français Italiano Nederlands Español Controlling the rest of your system 09 Controls for TVs This remote control can control components after entering the proper codes or teaching the receiver the commands (see Controlling the rest of your system on page 51 for more on . Press...
Components DTV Switches the TV or CATV between the DTV and analog TV input modes TV/DTV for Pioneer flat panel TVs. Cable TV/Satellite TV/TV/DTV TV CONTROL VOL +/- SOURCE Adjust the TV volume. HOME MENU Use as the GUIDE button for navigating. Cable TV/Satellite ... DTV menu. English Deutsch Français Italiano Nederlands Español Controlling the rest of your system 09 Controls for TVs This remote control can control components after entering the proper codes or teaching the receiver the commands (see Controlling the rest of your system on page 51 for more on . Press...
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...MENU. Number buttons Use to select the component. DISP Press to the start of a BD/DVD player. 09 Controlling the rest of your system Controls for other components This remote control can control these components (BD, DVD, CD, DVR (BDR), VCR, CD-R) after entering the proper codes or teaching ...the receiver the commands (see Controlling the rest of your system on page 51 for more on this when ...
...MENU. Number buttons Use to select the component. DISP Press to the start of a BD/DVD player. 09 Controlling the rest of your system Controls for other components This remote control can control these components (BD, DVD, CD, DVR (BDR), VCR, CD-R) after entering the proper codes or teaching ...the receiver the commands (see Controlling the rest of your system on page 51 for more on this when ...