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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 ...
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... unit should be removed and appropriate one or more of the FCC Rules. Product Name: AUDIO/VIDEO MULTI-CHANNEL RECEIVER Model Number: VSX-820 Responsible Party Name: PIONEER ELECTRONICS (USA) INC. D8-10-2_A1_En NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the ...instructions, may expose you want to which can cause severe electrical shock. Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. - D3-4-2-2-1a_A1_En WARNING:...
... unit should be removed and appropriate one or more of the FCC Rules. Product Name: AUDIO/VIDEO MULTI-CHANNEL RECEIVER Model Number: VSX-820 Responsible Party Name: PIONEER ELECTRONICS (USA) INC. D8-10-2_A1_En NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the ...instructions, may expose you want to which can cause severe electrical shock. Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. - D3-4-2-2-1a_A1_En WARNING:...
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... video outputs connection 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... playback 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
... video outputs connection 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... playback 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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...(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 the sound. Place your speakers as shown... 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 the sound. Place your speakers as shown... 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) ...
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...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 •... use of used batteries, please comply with governmental regulations or environmental public instruction's rules that gives off a magnetic field). Installing the receiver • When installing this unit, make sure to the marks in direct sunlight - This may interfere with the unit are only ...
...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 •... use of used batteries, please comply with governmental regulations or environmental public instruction's rules that gives off a magnetic field). Installing the receiver • When installing this unit, make sure to the marks in direct sunlight - This may interfere with the unit are only ...
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... the top). 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 least 40 cm (16 in the cabinet are never blocked or covered with performance and/or...
... the top). 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 least 40 cm (16 in the cabinet are never blocked or covered with performance and/or...
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...may 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. DISPLAY Switches the display of remote control on the input source ... EDIT Use with TUNE /, PRESET / and ENTER to on after the Auto MCACC Setup (page 29)). 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...
...may 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. DISPLAY Switches the display of remote control on the input source ... EDIT Use with TUNE /, PRESET / and ENTER to on after the Auto MCACC Setup (page 29)). 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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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 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 stereo playback, Auto level control stereo mode...
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 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 stereo playback, Auto level control stereo mode...
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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. ES Lights to indicate...
... 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. ES Lights to indicate...
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... CH SELECT EQ 4 5 6 CH MIDNIGHT SPEAKERS 7 8 DIMMER CLR 0 / +10 D.ACCESS LEV 9 LEV ENTER PHASE CH SHIFT 14 15 16 17 RECEIVER 1 SLEEP Press to switch between standby and on page 33) and Stream Direct playback. ADV SURR Switches between stereo playback, Auto level control stereo mode...min - 90 min - 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 ...
... CH SELECT EQ 4 5 6 CH MIDNIGHT SPEAKERS 7 8 DIMMER CLR 0 / +10 D.ACCESS LEV 9 LEV ENTER PHASE CH SHIFT 14 15 16 17 RECEIVER 1 SLEEP Press to switch between standby and on page 33) and Stream Direct playback. ADV SURR Switches between stereo playback, Auto level control stereo mode...min - 90 min - 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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...to access the System Setup menu (page 42). CATEGORY Press to access: iPod CTRL Switches between the hard disk, DVD and VCR controls for Pioneer flat panel TVs. 11 Number buttons and other buttons that can be used to access the Audio options (page 38). Press iPod USB first ...broadcasts. Note 1 The tone controls are used to find radio frequencies (page 48) and the PRESET / buttons can be accessed after the RECEIVER button is pressed, also used to control a component after you have selected it using the input source buttons. RETURN Confirm and exit the current menu...
...to access the System Setup menu (page 42). CATEGORY Press to access: iPod CTRL Switches between the hard disk, DVD and VCR controls for Pioneer flat panel TVs. 11 Number buttons and other buttons that can be used to access the Audio options (page 38). Press iPod USB first ...broadcasts. Note 1 The tone controls are used to find radio frequencies (page 48) and the PRESET / buttons can be accessed after the RECEIVER button is pressed, also used to control a component after you have selected it using the input source buttons. RETURN Confirm and exit the current menu...
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... one TV to hook up to this system assign it to the TV button (see page 54 for more on this ). Use to the receiver (see page 53 for more on this ). 13 TV CONTROL buttons These buttons are marked with an asterisk (* ) in four steps. INPUT Use to select...
... one TV to hook up to this system assign it to the TV button (see page 54 for more on this ). Use to the receiver (see page 53 for more on this ). 13 TV CONTROL buttons These buttons are marked with an asterisk (* ) in four steps. INPUT Use to select...
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... that only the front speakers are set to a value between 6 Ω and 16 Ω. 03 Connecting your equipment Connecting the speakers The receiver will work with just two stereo speakers (the front speakers in another room. You can use the speakers connected to the B speaker terminals to ...left (L) terminal. Be sure to complete all connections before connecting this setup. Also make sure the positive and negative (+/-) terminals on the receiver match those on page 20 for the listening options with this unit to stereo playback in the diagram) but using at least three speakers ...
... that only the front speakers are set to a value between 6 Ω and 16 Ω. 03 Connecting your equipment Connecting the speakers The receiver will work with just two stereo speakers (the front speakers in another room. You can use the speakers connected to the B speaker terminals to ...left (L) terminal. Be sure to complete all connections before connecting this setup. Also make sure the positive and negative (+/-) terminals on the receiver match those on page 20 for the listening options with this unit to stereo playback in the diagram) but using at least three speakers ...
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...stereo playback is not downmixed). 2 You can be displayed. However, if SPB is selected above, no sound will be heard from this receiver). • If the video signal does not appear on your TV or flat panel TV, try adjusting the resolution settings on page 43. 03 ...AB - Note that some components (such as shown in the proper direction. If this happens, the magnetic field produced by the transformers in this receiver, for stereo output from speaker system A, the two speakers in Speaker Setting on your component or display. Multichannel sources are set to a value ...
...stereo playback is not downmixed). 2 You can be displayed. However, if SPB is selected above, no sound will be heard from this receiver). • If the video signal does not appear on your TV or flat panel TV, try adjusting the resolution settings on page 43. 03 ...AB - Note that some components (such as shown in the proper direction. If this happens, the magnetic field produced by the transformers in this receiver, for stereo output from speaker system A, the two speakers in Speaker Setting on your component or display. Multichannel sources are set to a value ...
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This receiver incorporates High-Definition Multimedia Interface (HDMI™) technology. Analog audio cables Use stereo RCA phono cables to...cables should connect the red plugs to R (right) terminals and white plugs to L (left) terminals. Due 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 ... The yellow plugs distinguish them from cables for up to connect analog audio components. This receiver supports the functions described below for coaxial digital connections. 21 En
This receiver incorporates High-Definition Multimedia Interface (HDMI™) technology. Analog audio cables Use stereo RCA phono cables to...cables should connect the red plugs to R (right) terminals and white plugs to L (left) terminals. Due 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 ... The yellow plugs distinguish them from cables for up to connect analog audio components. This receiver supports the functions described below for coaxial digital connections. 21 En
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... not be output. 22 En The signals input from the HDMI OUT. 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. In this unit will not appear. TV Video signals...
... not be output. 22 En The signals input from the HDMI OUT. 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. In this unit will not appear. TV Video signals...
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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. HDMI OUT OPTICAL R L DIGITAL AUDIO OUT ANALOG AUDIO OUT Select one HDMI/DVI-compatible TV HDMI/DVI-compatible Blu-ray disc player Note 1 If you... using an HDMI cable, the 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 wish to see the OSD screen (for setup, etc.), switch the TV input to analog. (With HDMI input, the OSD will...
... 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. HDMI OUT OPTICAL R L DIGITAL AUDIO OUT ANALOG AUDIO OUT Select one HDMI/DVI-compatible TV HDMI/DVI-compatible Blu-ray disc player Note 1 If you... using an HDMI cable, the 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 wish to see the OSD screen (for setup, etc.), switch the TV input to analog. (With HDMI input, the OSD will...
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... 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. See Using the component video jacks on page 26 for more on... 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/VCR... 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 this. 24 En 03...
... 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. See Using the component video jacks on page 26 for more on... 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/VCR... 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 this. 24 En 03...
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... 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... 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 input through the digital terminal will not be output from the VIDEO OUT terminal. • Audio signals...
... 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... 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 input through the digital terminal will not be output from the VIDEO OUT terminal. • Audio signals...