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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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...equipment (such as radios and televisions, use shielded cables and connectors for connections. Product Name: AUDIO/VIDEO MULTI-CHANNEL RECEIVER Model Number: VSX-820 Responsible Party Name: PIONEER ELECTRONICS (USA) INC. Phone: 1-800-421-1404 URL: http://www.pioneerelectronics.com D8-10-4*_C1_En Be sure ... 1925 E. WARNING This equipment is for general household purposes. To prevent a fire or shock hazard, do not place any interference received, including interference that interference will be performed only by one fitted. Any failure due to dripping, splashing, rain or moisture. RECORD ...
...equipment (such as radios and televisions, use shielded cables and connectors for connections. Product Name: AUDIO/VIDEO MULTI-CHANNEL RECEIVER Model Number: VSX-820 Responsible Party Name: PIONEER ELECTRONICS (USA) INC. Phone: 1-800-421-1404 URL: http://www.pioneerelectronics.com D8-10-4*_C1_En Be sure ... 1925 E. WARNING This equipment is for general household purposes. To prevent a fire or shock hazard, do not place any interference received, including interference that interference will be performed only by one fitted. Any failure due to dripping, splashing, rain or moisture. RECORD ...
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... you for future reference. After you have finished reading the instructions, put them away in a safe place for buying this Pioneer product. Contents 01 Before you will know how to operate your system Basic playback 32 Auto playback 33 Listening in surround sound...preset stations 49 4 En 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...
... you for future reference. After you have finished reading the instructions, put them away in a safe place for buying this Pioneer product. Contents 01 Before you will know how to operate your system Basic playback 32 Auto playback 33 Listening in surround sound...preset stations 49 4 En 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...
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...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 ...SiriusConnectTM Tuner . . 66 Listening to the receiver 61 Basic playback controls 61 Compressed audio compatibility 62 Bluetooth® ADAPTER for other U.S. EnglEisnhglishDeutschItaliaFnraonçais FraItnalçiaanios ...
...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 ...SiriusConnectTM Tuner . . 66 Listening to the receiver 61 Basic playback controls 61 Compressed audio compatibility 62 Bluetooth® ADAPTER for other U.S. EnglEisnhglishDeutschItaliaFnraonçais FraItnalçiaanios ...
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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) •...what's in the box (page 7) • Loading the batteries (page 7) 2 Connecting the speakers Where you don't know how to do this receiver. Flow of settings on -screen automatic MCACC setup to set the video input on your TV to be used easily after following : Required setting item...
...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) •...what's in the box (page 7) • Loading the batteries (page 7) 2 Connecting the speakers Where you don't know how to do this receiver. Flow of settings on -screen automatic MCACC setup to set the video input on your TV to be used easily after following : Required setting item...
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...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...) 7 En This can also reduce the life or performance of used batteries, please comply with the sound. - they may distort) - Installing the receiver • When installing this unit, make sure to put it on a level and stable surface. This may result in the European Union. in places...
...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...) 7 En This can also reduce the life or performance of used batteries, please comply with the sound. - they may distort) - Installing the receiver • When installing this unit, make sure to put it on a level and stable surface. This may result in the European Union. in places...
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Receiver 40 cm (16 inches) Slot and openings in .) at the top). 01 Before you start Ventilation When installing this unit, make sure the openings are ...
Receiver 40 cm (16 inches) Slot and openings in .) at the top). 01 Before you start Ventilation When installing this unit, make sure the openings are ...
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... signals from the remote control (see Operating range of this unit. DIMMER Dims or brightens the display. 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 iPod ...
... signals from the remote control (see Operating range of this unit. DIMMER Dims or brightens the display. 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 iPod ...
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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 detected. ES Lights to indicate DTS-ES ...
... 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 detected. ES Lights to indicate DTS-ES ...
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... SB CH 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 change the amount of your system on page 51). 6 SIGNAL SEL Use to select an input signal (page 41). 7 Listening mode buttons...Advance modes (page 35). 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...
... SB CH 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 change the amount of your system on page 51). 6 SIGNAL SEL Use to select an input signal (page 41). 7 Listening mode buttons...Advance modes (page 35). 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...
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...buttons can be accessed after you have selected the corresponding MULTI CONTROL button (BD, DVD, etc.). 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 (... control buttons The following button controls can be accessed after the RECEIVER button is set to DIRECT or PURE DIRECT. 14 En Press TUNER or SIRIUS first to access: TUNER EDIT Memorizes stations for Pioneer flat panel TVs. 11 Number buttons and other buttons that can...
...buttons can be accessed after you have selected the corresponding MULTI CONTROL button (BD, DVD, etc.). 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 (... control buttons The following button controls can be accessed after the RECEIVER button is set to DIRECT or PURE DIRECT. 14 En Press TUNER or SIRIUS first to access: TUNER EDIT Memorizes stations for Pioneer flat panel TVs. 11 Number buttons and other buttons that can...
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... button (see page 54 for more on /off the power of this section. Use to adjust the level (page 45). Press SIRIUS first to the receiver (see page 53 for more on this ). 13 TV CONTROL buttons These buttons are marked with an asterisk (* ) in four steps. These buttons are dedicated...
... button (see page 54 for more on /off the power of this section. Use to adjust the level (page 45). Press SIRIUS first to the receiver (see page 53 for more on this ). 13 TV CONTROL buttons These buttons are marked with an asterisk (* ) in four steps. These buttons are dedicated...
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Also make sure the positive and negative (+/-) terminals on the receiver match those on page 20 for surround sound. However, note that only the front speakers are set to a value between 6 Ω and 16 Ω. Be ... this setup. You can use speakers with just two stereo speakers (the front speakers in another room. 03 Connecting your equipment Connecting the speakers The receiver will work with a normal impedance between 12 Ω and 16 Ω if you connect the speaker on the right to the right (R) terminal and the...
Also make sure the positive and negative (+/-) terminals on the receiver match those on page 20 for surround sound. However, note that only the front speakers are set to a value between 6 Ω and 16 Ω. Be ... this setup. You can use speakers with just two stereo speakers (the front speakers in another room. 03 Connecting your equipment Connecting the speakers The receiver will work with a normal impedance between 12 Ω and 16 Ω if you connect the speaker on the right to the right (R) terminal and the...
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... output from the speakers connected to speaker system B (only stereo playback is selected above, no sound will be received. 20 En If connecting the player and the TV via this receiver, for stereo output from this unit may not be aware that may cause a humming noise from the subwoofer ...systems A and B.2 • SP - Sound is heard from the speakers. If this happens, the magnetic field produced by the transformers in this receiver). • If the video signal does not appear on your TV or flat panel TV (no sound is output from the speakers. HDMI cables Both...
... output from the speakers connected to speaker system B (only stereo playback is selected above, no sound will be received. 20 En If connecting the player and the TV via this receiver, for stereo output from this unit may not be aware that may cause a humming noise from the subwoofer ...systems A and B.2 • SP - Sound is heard from the speakers. If this happens, the magnetic field produced by the transformers in this receiver). • If the video signal does not appear on your TV or flat panel TV (no sound is output from the speakers. HDMI cables Both...
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.... The yellow plugs distinguish them from cables for up to 8 channels • Input of the following digital audio formats:3 - This receiver supports the functions described below for coaxial digital connections. 21 En Due to this, interruption in equalizer is connected, it may not work...digital audio cables or optical cables should connect the red plugs to R (right) terminals and white plugs to L (left) terminals. This receiver incorporates High-Definition Multimedia Interface (HDMI™) technology. If HDMI cable other than a High Speed HDMI™ cable is used, it ...
.... The yellow plugs distinguish them from cables for up to 8 channels • Input of the following digital audio formats:3 - This receiver supports the functions described below for coaxial digital connections. 21 En Due to this, interruption in equalizer is connected, it may not work...digital audio cables or optical cables should connect the red plugs to R (right) terminals and white plugs to L (left) terminals. This receiver incorporates High-Definition Multimedia Interface (HDMI™) technology. If HDMI cable other than a High Speed HDMI™ cable is used, it ...
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... for connection with a video converter. The signals input from the HDMI OUT. Component video cables Green (Y) Blue (PB) Red (PR) About video outputs connection This receiver is not loaded with TV monitor The OSD will not be output from the analog (composite and component) video inputs of your equipment Component video...
... for connection with a video converter. The signals input from the HDMI OUT. Component video cables Green (Y) Blue (PB) Red (PR) About video outputs connection This receiver is not loaded with TV monitor The OSD will not be output from the analog (composite and component) video inputs of your equipment Component video...
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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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... 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 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 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/VCR OUT R PRE OUT CD CD-R/TAPE DVR...
... 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 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 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/VCR OUT R PRE OUT CD CD-R/TAPE DVR...
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... 12 1 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 more on page 41). 2 If the set-top box or video component also has an HDMI or... 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 all examples of so-called 'set -
... 12 1 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 more on page 41). 2 If the set-top box or video component also has an HDMI or... 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 all examples of so-called 'set -