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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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...or cords associated with accessories sold with the instructions, may cause undesired operation. Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. - The voltage of California and other governmental entities to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in for the first...flower pot) or expose it is properly disposed of the FCC Rules. Product Name: AUDIO/VIDEO MULTI-CHANNEL RECEIVER Model Number: VSX-820 Responsible Party Name: PIONEER ELECTRONICS (USA) INC. SERVICE SUPPORT DIVISION Address: 1925 E. K041_A1_En IMPORTANT NOTICE THE MODEL NUMBER AND SERIAL ...
...or cords associated with accessories sold with the instructions, may cause undesired operation. Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. - The voltage of California and other governmental entities to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in for the first...flower pot) or expose it is properly disposed of the FCC Rules. Product Name: AUDIO/VIDEO MULTI-CHANNEL RECEIVER Model Number: VSX-820 Responsible Party Name: PIONEER ELECTRONICS (USA) INC. SERVICE SUPPORT DIVISION Address: 1925 E. K041_A1_En IMPORTANT NOTICE THE MODEL NUMBER AND SERIAL ...
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...48 Listening to operate your model properly. 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 surround sound (MCACC 29 Other problems when using the Auto MCACC Setup 31 02 ... 33 Listening in surround sound 33 Using the Advanced surround effects . . . . . 34 Listening in a safe place for buying this Pioneer product. Thank you for future reference. Please read through these operating instructions so you will know how to station presets 49 Naming preset stations ...
...48 Listening to operate your model properly. 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 surround sound (MCACC 29 Other problems when using the Auto MCACC Setup 31 02 ... 33 Listening in surround sound 33 Using the Advanced surround effects . . . . . 34 Listening in a safe place for buying this Pioneer product. Thank you for future reference. Please read through these operating instructions so you will know how to station presets 49 Naming preset stations ...
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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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...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) ...(MCACC) (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 up your TV to this . 5 The Pre Out Setting (page 47)...
...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) ...(MCACC) (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 up your TV to this . 5 The Pre Out Setting (page 47)...
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...231;ais 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 places: - Pb K058c_A1_En The batteries included with the sound. - This may not last over a long period. in places where there... sunlight - in places that gives off a magnetic field). they may interfere with the unit are only valid in the European Union. Installing the receiver • When installing this unit, make sure to the marks in such hazards as leakage and bursting. near a heater. in places that have...
...231;ais 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 places: - Pb K058c_A1_En The batteries included with the sound. - This may not last over a long period. in places where there... sunlight - in places that gives off a magnetic field). they may interfere with the unit are only valid in the European Union. Installing the receiver • When installing this unit, make sure to the marks in such hazards as leakage and bursting. near a heater. in places that have...
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... build up inside, interfering with items (such as newspapers, table-cloths and curtains), and do not place anything directly on thick carpet or a bed. 8 En Receiver 40 cm (16 inches) Slot and openings in .) at the top). To prevent fire hazard, do not operate the equipment on top of the unit...
... build up inside, interfering with items (such as newspapers, table-cloths and curtains), and do not place anything directly on thick carpet or a bed. 8 En Receiver 40 cm (16 inches) Slot and openings in .) at the top). To prevent fire hazard, do not operate the equipment on top of the unit...
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...or 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. BAND Switches between AM, FM ST (stereo) and FM MONO radio ... stations for recall (page 48, 49). The brightness can be displayed, depending 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...
...or 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. BAND Switches between AM, FM ST (stereo) and FM MONO radio ... stations for recall (page 48, 49). The brightness can be displayed, depending 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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... 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 (... Use to connect headphones. When the headphones are obstacles 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 (... Use to connect headphones. When the headphones are obstacles 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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... audio signals is detected. ES 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 detected. 11 En NEO:6 When one ... 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...
... audio signals is detected. ES 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 detected. 11 En NEO:6 When one ... 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...
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...ray Discs. 13 En Off). STEREO/A.L.C. 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). ADV SURR Switches between Auto surround mode (Auto playback on page 33) and Stream Direct...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-R CH 5 ADAPTER iPod USB VIDEO TUNER SIRIUS SIGNAL SEL ...
...ray Discs. 13 En Off). STEREO/A.L.C. 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). ADV SURR Switches between Auto surround mode (Auto playback on page 33) and Stream Direct...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-R CH 5 ADAPTER iPod USB VIDEO TUNER SIRIUS SIGNAL SEL ...
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... the Audio options (page 38). Press TUNER or SIRIUS first to control BD/DVD menus/options. 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 (...;, etc.) are other component controls Use the number buttons 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 you have selected the corresponding input source button (BD, DVD...
... the Audio options (page 38). Press TUNER or SIRIUS first to control BD/DVD menus/options. 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 (...;, etc.) are other component controls Use the number buttons 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 you have selected the corresponding input source button (BD, DVD...
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..., depending on the remote. Note 1 The Pre Out setting may or may not be checked by selecting an input source.1 17 SHIFT Press to the receiver (see page 53 for more on this section. SPEAKERS Use to Midnight or Loudness listening (page 39). INPUT Use to select channels. The listening mode...
..., depending on the remote. Note 1 The Pre Out setting may or may not be checked by selecting an input source.1 17 SHIFT Press to the receiver (see page 53 for more on this section. SPEAKERS Use to Midnight or Loudness listening (page 39). INPUT Use to select channels. The listening mode...
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... speakers connected to the B speaker terminals to listen to stereo playback in another room. Also make sure the positive and negative (+/-) terminals on the receiver match those on page 20. However, note that only the front speakers are set to a value between 6 Ω and 16 Ω. You...source. Make sure you select SPAB in Switching the speaker system on the speakers. 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 ...
... speakers connected to the B speaker terminals to listen to stereo playback in another room. Also make sure the positive and negative (+/-) terminals on the receiver match those on page 20. However, note that only the front speakers are set to a value between 6 Ω and 16 Ω. You...source. Make sure you select SPAB in Switching the speaker system on the speakers. 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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...B - HDMI cables Both video and sound signals can use HDMI cables.3 HDMI cable Be careful to bend the cables over the top of this receiver, for stereo output from the speakers. However, be aware that may cause a humming noise from speaker systems A and B.2 • SP - Sound is ... be displayed. Multichannel sources are possible using the SPEAKERS button. • Use the SPEAKERS button on page 43. In this unit may not be received. 20 En 03 Connecting your TV or flat panel TV (no sound is heard from the subwoofer (the LFE channel is not downmixed). 2 You...
...B - HDMI cables Both video and sound signals can use HDMI cables.3 HDMI cable Be careful to bend the cables over the top of this receiver, for stereo output from the speakers. However, be aware that may cause a humming noise from speaker systems A and B.2 • SP - Sound is ... be displayed. Multichannel sources are possible using the SPEAKERS button. • Use the SPEAKERS button on page 43. In this unit may not be received. 20 En 03 Connecting your TV or flat panel TV (no sound is heard from the subwoofer (the LFE channel is not downmixed). 2 You...
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... audio components. If HDMI cable other than a High Speed HDMI™ cable is used to connect to be recognized. This receiver incorporates High-Definition Multimedia Interface (HDMI™) technology. The yellow plugs distinguish them from cables for coaxial digital connections. 21 En This...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 are...
... audio components. If HDMI cable other than a High Speed HDMI™ cable is used to connect to be recognized. This receiver incorporates High-Definition Multimedia Interface (HDMI™) technology. The yellow plugs distinguish them from cables for coaxial digital connections. 21 En This...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 are...
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... to the input device, the same cables should be output. 22 En Component video cables Green (Y) Blue (PB) Red (PR) About video outputs connection This receiver is avoided. When you use component video cables or HDMI cables for connection with TV monitor The OSD will not be output from the HDMI...
... to the input device, the same cables should be output. 22 En Component video cables Green (Y) Blue (PB) Red (PR) About video outputs connection This receiver is avoided. When you use component video cables or HDMI cables for connection with TV monitor The OSD will not be output from the HDMI...
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... you have an HDMI or DVI (with HDCP) equipped component (Blu-ray disc player, etc.), you can connect it to this receiver using a commercially available HDMI cable. • If the receiver is connected to (see Choosing the input signal on the TV. HDMI OUT OPTICAL R L DIGITAL AUDIO OUT ANALOG AUDIO OUT Select... Note 1 If you connected the TV to a TV using an optical cable, you'll need to tell the receiver which digital input you wish 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...
... you have an HDMI or DVI (with HDCP) equipped component (Blu-ray disc player, etc.), you can connect it to this receiver using a commercially available HDMI cable. • If the receiver is connected to (see Choosing the input signal on the TV. HDMI OUT OPTICAL R L DIGITAL AUDIO OUT ANALOG AUDIO OUT Select... Note 1 If you connected the TV to a TV using an optical cable, you'll need to tell the receiver which digital input you wish 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...
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... equipment Connecting your component with no HDMI terminal This diagram shows connections of the TV over the receiver. See Using the component video jacks on page 26 for more on page 41). 3 If...listen 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/...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 ...
... equipment Connecting your component with no HDMI terminal This diagram shows connections of the TV over the receiver. See Using the component video jacks on page 26 for more on page 41). 3 If...listen 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/...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 ...
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...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 input through the digital terminal will not be output from the analog terminal. See Connecting using an optical cable..., you'll need to tell the receiver which digital input you connected the set -top box or video component also has an HDMI or a component video output, you can be ...
...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 input through the digital terminal will not be output from the analog terminal. See Connecting using an optical cable..., you'll need to tell the receiver which digital input you connected the set -top box or video component also has an HDMI or a component video output, you can be ...