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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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...1-800-421-1404 URL: http://www.pioneerelectronics.com D8-10-4*_C1_En To prevent a fire or shock hazard, do not place any interference received, including interference that the power supply voltage of the area where this unit will be removed and appropriate one or more of after handling...MODEL NUMBER AND SERIAL NUMBER OF THIS EQUIPMENT ARE ON THE REAR OR BOTTOM. Product Name: AUDIO/VIDEO MULTI-CHANNEL RECEIVER Model Number: VSX-820 Responsible Party Name: PIONEER ELECTRONICS (USA) INC. WARNING This equipment is encouraged to try to correct the interference by removing the mains plug ...
...1-800-421-1404 URL: http://www.pioneerelectronics.com D8-10-4*_C1_En To prevent a fire or shock hazard, do not place any interference received, including interference that the power supply voltage of the area where this unit will be removed and appropriate one or more of after handling...MODEL NUMBER AND SERIAL NUMBER OF THIS EQUIPMENT ARE ON THE REAR OR BOTTOM. Product Name: AUDIO/VIDEO MULTI-CHANNEL RECEIVER Model Number: VSX-820 Responsible Party Name: PIONEER ELECTRONICS (USA) INC. WARNING This equipment is encouraged to try to correct the interference by removing the mains plug ...
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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... En Contents 01 Before you start Checking what's in the box 7 Loading the batteries 7 Installing the receiver 7 Ventilation 8 04 Basic Setup Automatically setting up for buying this Pioneer product. After you will know how to operate your system Basic playback 32 Auto playback 33 Listening in ...
...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... En Contents 01 Before you start Checking what's in the box 7 Loading the batteries 7 Installing the receiver 7 Ventilation 8 04 Basic Setup Automatically setting up for buying this Pioneer product. After you will know how to operate your system Basic playback 32 Auto playback 33 Listening in ...
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...929; 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 Wireless Enjoyment of Music 63 Wireless music play 63 Connecting...
...929; 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 Wireless Enjoyment of Music 63 Wireless music play 63 Connecting...
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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) ...(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 place the speakers will have a big effect on -screen automatic MCACC setup to set up...
... 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 place the speakers will have a big effect on -screen automatic MCACC setup to set up...
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...oils (such as leakage and bursting. on a color TV (the screen may not last over a long period. in direct sunlight - Installing the receiver • When installing this unit, make sure to put it on a level and stable surface. in places where there is vibration or other ...çais Italiano Nederlands Español English Deutsch 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 ...
...oils (such as leakage and bursting. on a color TV (the screen may not last over a long period. in direct sunlight - Installing the receiver • When installing this unit, make sure to put it on a level and stable surface. in places where there is vibration or other ...çais Italiano Nederlands Español English Deutsch 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 ...
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... do not place anything directly on top of the unit, make sure the openings are provided for ventilation and to protect the equipment from overheating. Receiver 40 cm (16 inches) Slot and openings in .) at the top). To prevent fire hazard, do not operate the equipment on thick carpet or a bed...
... do not place anything directly on top of the unit, make sure the openings are provided for ventilation and to protect the equipment from overheating. Receiver 40 cm (16 inches) Slot and openings in .) at the top). To prevent fire hazard, do not operate the equipment on thick carpet or a bed...
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... the speaker system (page 20). DISPLAY Switches the display of remote control on page 11. 7 Tuner control buttons 4 Remote sensor Receives the signals from the remote control (see Operating range of this unit. The listening mode, sound volume, Pre Out setting or input...displays Front panel 1 23 45 STANDBY/ON INPUT SELECTOR PHASE CONTROL SPEAKERS DIMMER DISPLAY BAND 6 7 8 AUDIO/ VIDEO MULTI- 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 ...
... the speaker system (page 20). DISPLAY Switches the display of remote control on page 11. 7 Tuner control buttons 4 Remote sensor Receives the signals from the remote control (see Operating range of this unit. The listening mode, sound volume, Pre Out setting or input...displays Front panel 1 23 45 STANDBY/ON INPUT SELECTOR PHASE CONTROL SPEAKERS DIMMER DISPLAY BAND 6 7 8 AUDIO/ VIDEO MULTI- 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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... 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, Auto ... MIC jack Use 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, Auto ... MIC jack Use 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 ...
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... current speaker system, A and/or B (page 20). 6 Sleep timer indicator Lights when the receiver is in auto stereo mode. 4 TUNE Lights when a normal broadcast channel or SIRIUS channel is being received. 5 Speaker indicators Lights to indicate DTS-ES decoding. 96/24 Lights when a source with DTS...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 sleep mode (page 13). 7 Tuner/SIRIUS preset indicators PRESET Shows when a preset radio station is ...
... current speaker system, A and/or B (page 20). 6 Sleep timer indicator Lights when the receiver is in auto stereo mode. 4 TUNE Lights when a normal broadcast channel or SIRIUS channel is being received. 5 Speaker indicators Lights to indicate DTS-ES decoding. 96/24 Lights when a source with DTS...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 sleep mode (page 13). 7 Tuner/SIRIUS preset indicators PRESET Shows when a preset radio station is ...
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...page 35). 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 .../ BD MENU 7 DIRECT A.L.C. You can check the remaining sleep time at any time by pressing SLEEP once. 2 RECEIVER Switches the receiver between standby and on page 33) and Stream Direct playback. Stream Direct playback bypasses the tone controls for Standard decoding and to ...
...page 35). 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 .../ BD MENU 7 DIRECT A.L.C. You can check the remaining sleep time at any time by pressing SLEEP once. 2 RECEIVER Switches the receiver between standby and on page 33) and Stream Direct playback. Stream Direct playback bypasses the tone controls for Standard decoding and to ...
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... Bass1 TRE -/+ Use to adjust Treble1 Press TV first to access: DTV/TV Switches between the hard disk, DVD and VCR controls for Pioneer flat panel TVs. 11 Number buttons and other component controls Use the number buttons to DIRECT or PURE DIRECT. 14 En Note 1 The ...selected the corresponding MULTI CONTROL button (BD, DVD, etc.). RETURN Confirm and exit the current menu screen. BAND Switches between the iPod controls and the receiver controls (page 60). 9 TUNE /, PRESET /), ENTER Use the arrow buttons when setting up your surround sound system (page 42...
... Bass1 TRE -/+ Use to adjust Treble1 Press TV first to access: DTV/TV Switches between the hard disk, DVD and VCR controls for Pioneer flat panel TVs. 11 Number buttons and other component controls Use the number buttons to DIRECT or PURE DIRECT. 14 En Note 1 The ...selected the corresponding MULTI CONTROL button (BD, DVD, etc.). RETURN Confirm and exit the current menu screen. BAND Switches between the iPod controls and the receiver controls (page 60). 9 TUNE /, PRESET /), ENTER Use the arrow buttons when setting up your surround sound system (page 42...
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... name 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). Use to switch on /off the power of this section. EQ Press to turn on /off Phase...
... name 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). Use to switch on /off the power of this section. EQ Press to turn on /off Phase...
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... at least three speakers is recommended, and a complete setup is best for surround sound. Also make sure the positive and negative (+/-) terminals on the receiver match those on page 20 for the listening options with just two stereo speakers (the front speakers in another room. Center speaker Front speakers L R ... 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 AC power source. See Switching the speaker system on the speakers.
... at least three speakers is recommended, and a complete setup is best for surround sound. Also make sure the positive and negative (+/-) terminals on the receiver match those on page 20 for the listening options with just two stereo speakers (the front speakers in another room. Center speaker Front speakers L R ... 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 AC power source. See Switching the speaker system on the speakers.
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... two speakers connected to speaker system B (only stereo playback is possible). • SPAB - If connecting the player and the TV via this receiver, for stereo output from the subwoofer (the LFE channel is heard from speaker systems A and B.2 • SP - However, if SPB... is output from the speakers connected to the A speaker terminals and PRE OUT SURR BACK/FRONT HEIGHT (multichannel playback is output from this receiver). • If the video signal does not appear on your TV or flat panel TV, try adjusting the resolution settings on your component...
... two speakers connected to speaker system B (only stereo playback is possible). • SPAB - If connecting the player and the TV via this receiver, for stereo output from the subwoofer (the LFE channel is heard from speaker systems A and B.2 • SP - However, if SPB... is output from the speakers connected to the A speaker terminals and PRE OUT SURR BACK/FRONT HEIGHT (multichannel playback is output from this receiver). • If the video signal does not appear on your TV or flat panel TV, try adjusting the resolution settings on your component...
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...built-in the audio may occur when switching between audio formats or beginning playback. • Turning on/off the device connected 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 ... cable for coaxial digital connections. 21 En Analog audio cables Use stereo RCA phono cables to connect analog audio components. This receiver supports the functions described below for audio. This receiver incorporates High-Definition Multimedia Interface (HDMI™) technology.
...built-in the audio may occur when switching between audio formats or beginning playback. • Turning on/off the device connected 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 ... cable for coaxial digital connections. 21 En Analog audio cables Use stereo RCA phono cables to connect analog audio components. This receiver supports the functions described below for audio. This receiver incorporates High-Definition Multimedia Interface (HDMI™) technology.
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... from the analog (composite and component) video inputs of your video source. Component video cables Green (Y) Blue (PB) Red (PR) About video outputs connection This receiver is divided into the luminance (Y) signal and the color (PB and PR) signals and then output. Playback component Terminal for connection with a video converter. The...
... from the analog (composite and component) video inputs of your video source. Component video cables Green (Y) Blue (PB) Red (PR) About video outputs connection This receiver is divided into the luminance (Y) signal and the color (PB and PR) signals and then output. Playback component Terminal for connection with a video converter. The...
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...IN 1 (BD) ASSIGNABLE 12 Class 2 Wiring L 2 VIDEO IN HDMI IN This connection is required in order to (see the OSD of the TV over the receiver. English Deutsch Français Italiano Nederlands Español Connecting your equipment 03 Connecting a TV and playback components Connecting using HDMI If you have... an HDMI or DVI (with HDCP) equipped component (Blu-ray disc player, etc.), you can connect it to this receiver using an optical cable, you'll need to tell the receiver which digital input you wish to see the OSD screen (for setup, etc.), switch the TV input to analog. (With...
...IN 1 (BD) ASSIGNABLE 12 Class 2 Wiring L 2 VIDEO IN HDMI IN This connection is required in order to (see the OSD of the TV over the receiver. English Deutsch Français Italiano Nederlands Español Connecting your equipment 03 Connecting a TV and playback components Connecting using HDMI If you have... an HDMI or DVI (with HDCP) equipped component (Blu-ray disc player, etc.), you can connect it to this receiver using an optical cable, you'll need to tell the receiver which digital input you wish to see the OSD screen (for setup, etc.), switch the TV input to analog. (With...
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... to (see Choosing the input signal on page 41). 2 If the connection was made using an optical cable, you'll need to tell the receiver which digital input you connected the TV to the sound of a TV and DVD player (or other playback component) with no HDMI terminal This diagram...OUT Select one DVD player VIDEO OUT Note 1 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. R L OPTICAL COAXIAL ANALOG AUDIO OUT DIGITAL AUDIO OUT Select one This connection is required in order to...
... to (see Choosing the input signal on page 41). 2 If the connection was made using an optical cable, you'll need to tell the receiver which digital input you connected the TV to the sound of a TV and DVD player (or other playback component) with no HDMI terminal This diagram...OUT Select one DVD player VIDEO OUT Note 1 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. R L OPTICAL COAXIAL ANALOG AUDIO OUT DIGITAL AUDIO OUT Select one This connection is required in order to...
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...STB OPTICAL R PLAY L DIGITAL AUDIO OUT ANALOG AUDIO OUT Select one VIDEO OUT Connecting an HDD/DVD recorder, VCR and other video sources This receiver has audio/video inputs and outputs suitable for connecting analog or digital video recorders, including HDD/DVD recorders and VCRs. • Only the signals 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 can be output from the analog terminal. Note 1 If the connection was made using HDMI on page 23 or ...
...STB OPTICAL R PLAY L DIGITAL AUDIO OUT ANALOG AUDIO OUT Select one VIDEO OUT Connecting an HDD/DVD recorder, VCR and other video sources This receiver has audio/video inputs and outputs suitable for connecting analog or digital video recorders, including HDD/DVD recorders and VCRs. • Only the signals 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 can be output from the analog terminal. Note 1 If the connection was made using HDMI on page 23 or ...