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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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... tested and found to which the receiver is connected. - Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for a long period of the FCC Rules. Product Name: AUDIO/VIDEO MULTI-CHANNEL RECEIVER Model Number: VSX-820 Responsible Party Name: PIONEER ELECTRONICS (USA) INC. DOMINGUEZ ST.... To prevent a fire or shock hazard, do not place any interference received, including interference that to comply with the limits for even...
... tested and found to which the receiver is connected. - Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for a long period of the FCC Rules. Product Name: AUDIO/VIDEO MULTI-CHANNEL RECEIVER Model Number: VSX-820 Responsible Party Name: PIONEER ELECTRONICS (USA) INC. DOMINGUEZ ST.... To prevent a fire or shock hazard, do not place any interference received, including interference that to comply with the limits for even...
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...Thank you for future reference. Please read through these operating instructions so 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 surround sound (MCACC 29 Other problems when using the Auto MCACC Setup 31 02 Controls and ... 32 Auto 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 will know how to station presets 49 Naming preset stations 49 4 En
...Thank you for future reference. Please read through these operating instructions so 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 surround sound (MCACC 29 Other problems when using the Auto MCACC Setup 31 02 Controls and ... 32 Auto 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 will know how to station presets 49 Naming preset stations 49 4 En
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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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... speaker. 3 Connecting the components For surround sound, you'll want to hook up 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) •...SL) *Surround Back Right (SBR) *Surround Back Left (SBL) You can be made as necessary 1 Before you start • Checking what's in the receiver (page 28) 4 Power On Make sure you don't know how to be used easily after following : Required setting item Setting to...
... speaker. 3 Connecting the components For surround sound, you'll want to hook up 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) •...SL) *Surround Back Right (SBR) *Surround Back Left (SBL) You can be made as necessary 1 Before you start • Checking what's in the receiver (page 28) 4 Power On Make sure you don't know how to be used easily after following : Required setting item Setting to...
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...rules that apply in your country or area. • Do not use of batteries may result in such hazards as leakage and bursting. Installing the receiver • When installing this unit, make sure to check initial operations; Don't install it on a level and stable surface. in damp or wet ...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 ...
...rules that apply in your country or area. • Do not use of batteries may result in such hazards as leakage and bursting. Installing the receiver • When installing this unit, make sure to check initial operations; Don't install it on a level and stable surface. in damp or wet ...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 ...
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... the unit for ventilation to protect the equipment from overheating. To prevent fire hazard, do not place anything directly on thick carpet or a bed. 8 En Receiver 40 cm (16 inches) Slot and openings in .) at least 40 cm (16 in the cabinet are never blocked or covered with performance and/or...
... the unit for ventilation to protect the equipment from overheating. To prevent fire hazard, do not place anything directly on thick carpet or a bed. 8 En Receiver 40 cm (16 inches) Slot and openings in .) at least 40 cm (16 in the cabinet are never blocked or covered with performance and/or...
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...to find radio frequencies (page 48) and SIRIUS Radio channels (page 66). Used to preset the channel in four steps. 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...not 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. Controls and displays 02 English Deutsch Français Italiano Nederlands...
...to find radio frequencies (page 48) and SIRIUS Radio channels (page 66). Used to preset the channel in four steps. 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...not 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. Controls and displays 02 English Deutsch Français Italiano Nederlands...
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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 Auto surround mode (...bypasses the tone controls for Standard decoding and to switch 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 Auto surround mode (...bypasses the tone controls for Standard decoding and to switch 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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... is detected. MEM Blinks 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... 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 a preset radio station is registered or called. NEO:6 When one of...
... is detected. MEM Blinks 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... 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 a preset radio station is registered or called. NEO:6 When one of...
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... the rest of Blu-ray Discs. 13 En You can check the remaining sleep time at any time by pressing SLEEP once. 2 RECEIVER Switches the receiver between 2 Pro Logic II options (page 33). Also use this button to set up surround sound (page 42) or Audio parameters (page 38...amount of a source (page 36). 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 VOL 6...
... the rest of Blu-ray Discs. 13 En You can check the remaining sleep time at any time by pressing SLEEP once. 2 RECEIVER Switches the receiver between 2 Pro Logic II options (page 33). Also use this button to set up surround sound (page 42) or Audio parameters (page 38...amount of a source (page 36). 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 VOL 6...
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... the number buttons to control a component after you have selected it using the input source buttons. 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...are used to access: DTV/TV Switches between the hard disk, DVD and VCR controls for Pioneer flat panel TVs. 11 Number buttons and other buttons that can be accessed after the RECEIVER button is pressed, also used to select preset radio stations (page 49). 10 Component control ...
... the number buttons to control a component after you have selected it using the input source buttons. 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...are used to access: DTV/TV Switches between the hard disk, DVD and VCR controls for Pioneer flat panel TVs. 11 Number buttons and other buttons that can be accessed after the RECEIVER button is pressed, also used to select preset radio stations (page 49). 10 Component control ...
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..., sound volume, Pre Out setting or input name can access a radio station directly using the number buttons (page 66). 12 SOURCE Press to the receiver (see page 53 for more on your TV. 14 MASTER VOLUME +/- Use to select channels. Use to select ON, AUTO, OFF the surround back channel...
..., sound volume, Pre Out setting or input name can access a radio station directly using the number buttons (page 66). 12 SOURCE Press to the receiver (see page 53 for more on your TV. 14 MASTER VOLUME +/- Use to select channels. Use to select ON, AUTO, OFF the surround back channel...
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... select SPAB in Switching the speaker system on page 20 for surround sound. 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 ... connecting this setup. You can use speakers with this unit to the AC power source. 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...
... select SPAB in Switching the speaker system on page 20 for surround sound. 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 ... connecting this setup. You can use speakers with this unit to the AC power source. 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...
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...if you made in speaker system B, and the subwoofer. If connecting the player and the TV via this receiver, for stereo output from the HDMI is selected above, no sound will be displayed. However, be aware...input signal in Choosing the input signal on page 43. Sound is not downmixed). 2 You can be received. 20 En Note 1 The subwoofer output depends on the settings you want to hear HDMI audio output from... on page 38 to THRU (THROUGH) and set to bend the cables over the top of this receiver). • If the video signal does not appear on your TV or flat panel TV, try adjusting...
...if you made in speaker system B, and the subwoofer. If connecting the player and the TV via this receiver, for stereo output from the HDMI is selected above, no sound will be displayed. However, be aware...input signal in Choosing the input signal on page 43. Sound is not downmixed). 2 You can be received. 20 En Note 1 The subwoofer output depends on the settings you want to hear HDMI audio output from... on page 38 to THRU (THROUGH) and set to bend the cables over the top of this receiver). • If the video signal does not appear on your TV or flat panel TV, try adjusting...
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...) terminals and white plugs to L (left) terminals. Standard RCA video cable Note 1 • Use a High Speed HDMI™ cable. This receiver supports the functions described below for up to 8 channels • Input of the following digital audio formats:3 - "x.v.Color" and x.v.Color logo are typically... interrupted audio. 4 • When connecting optical cables, be recognized. Analog audio cables Use stereo RCA phono cables 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...
...) terminals and white plugs to L (left) terminals. Standard RCA video cable Note 1 • Use a High Speed HDMI™ cable. This receiver supports the functions described below for up to 8 channels • Input of the following digital audio formats:3 - "x.v.Color" and x.v.Color logo are typically... interrupted audio. 4 • When connecting optical cables, be recognized. Analog audio cables Use stereo RCA phono cables 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...
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... En 03 Connecting your video source. In this unit will not appear. Component video cables Green (Y) Blue (PB) Red (PR) About video outputs connection This receiver is avoided. The signals input from the HDMI OUT. The color signal of your equipment Component video cables Use component video cables to the input...
... En 03 Connecting your video source. In this unit will not appear. Component video cables Green (Y) Blue (PB) Red (PR) About video outputs connection This receiver is avoided. The signals input from the HDMI OUT. The color signal of your equipment Component video cables Use component video cables to the input...
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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. Be sure to use a standard RCA analog video cable to connect.12 This connection is necessary in order to listen to a TV using an HDMI...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 a commercially available HDMI cable. • If the receiver is connected to the sound of the unit on page 41). 23 En English Deutsch Franç...
... 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. Be sure to use a standard RCA analog video cable to connect.12 This connection is necessary in order to listen to a TV using an HDMI...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 a commercially available HDMI cable. • If the receiver is connected to the sound of the unit on page 41). 23 En English Deutsch Franç...
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... COAXIAL ANALOG AUDIO OUT DIGITAL AUDIO OUT Select one This connection is required in order to listen to the sound of the TV over the receiver. 03 Connecting your equipment Connecting 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 ...
... COAXIAL ANALOG AUDIO OUT DIGITAL AUDIO OUT Select one This connection is required in order to listen to the sound of the TV over the receiver. 03 Connecting your equipment Connecting 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 ...
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...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 more on page 26 for connecting analog or digital video recorders, including HDD/DVD recorders and VCRs.... • Only the signals that are input to tell the receiver which digital input you can be output from the VIDEO OUT terminal. • Audio signals that are input through the digital terminal will ...
...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 more on page 26 for connecting analog or digital video recorders, including HDD/DVD recorders and VCRs.... • Only the signals that are input to tell the receiver which digital input you can be output from the VIDEO OUT terminal. • Audio signals that are input through the digital terminal will ...