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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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...conditions: (1) This device may expose you want to dripping, splashing, rain or moisture. Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. - Operation is subject to radio communications. Phone: 1-800-421-1404 URL: http://www.pioneerelectronics.com D8-10-4*_C1_En K041_A1_En IMPORTANT...used in a car or ship) and which can cause severe electrical shock. Product Name: AUDIO/VIDEO MULTI-CHANNEL RECEIVER Model Number: VSX-820 Responsible Party Name: PIONEER ELECTRONICS (USA) INC. DOMINGUEZ ST. The equipment should be used to connect the unit to country or region...
...conditions: (1) This device may expose you want to dripping, splashing, rain or moisture. Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. - Operation is subject to radio communications. Phone: 1-800-421-1404 URL: http://www.pioneerelectronics.com D8-10-4*_C1_En K041_A1_En IMPORTANT...used in a car or ship) and which can cause severe electrical shock. Product Name: AUDIO/VIDEO MULTI-CHANNEL RECEIVER Model Number: VSX-820 Responsible Party Name: PIONEER ELECTRONICS (USA) INC. DOMINGUEZ ST. The equipment should be used to connect the unit to country or region...
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...Connecting a TV and playback components . . . 23 Connecting using HDMI 23 Connecting your component 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... 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 for future reference. Please read through these operating instructions so you have finished reading the instructions, put them away...
...Connecting a TV and playback components . . . 23 Connecting using HDMI 23 Connecting your component 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... 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 for future reference. Please read through these operating instructions so you have finished reading the instructions, put them away...
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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 on-screen automatic MCACC setup to set up your system • Automatically setting 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) ... (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. Check the manual that came ...
... the on-screen automatic MCACC setup to set up your system • Automatically setting 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) ... (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. Check the manual that came ...
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...8226; Insert the plus and minus sides of batteries. (Symbol examples for batteries) These symbols are only valid in the European Union. Installing the receiver • When installing this unit, make sure to put it on the following places: - in extremely hot or cold areas - This may not...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 ...
...8226; Insert the plus and minus sides of batteries. (Symbol examples for batteries) These symbols are only valid in the European Union. Installing the receiver • When installing this unit, make sure to put it on the following places: - in extremely hot or cold areas - This may not...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 ...
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... ventilation and to improve heat dispersal (at least 40 cm (16 in the cabinet are never blocked or covered with performance and/or causing malfunctions. Receiver 40 cm (16 inches) Slot and openings in .) at the top). If not enough space is provided between the unit and walls or other equipment...
... ventilation and to improve heat dispersal (at least 40 cm (16 in the cabinet are never blocked or covered with performance and/or causing malfunctions. Receiver 40 cm (16 inches) Slot and openings in .) at the top). If not enough space is provided between the unit and walls or other equipment...
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..., 49). The brightness can be controlled in SIRIUS Radio (page 66). TUNE / Used to on the input source you have selected. 9 En 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... Out setting or input name can 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.
..., 49). The brightness can be controlled in SIRIUS Radio (page 66). TUNE / Used to on the input source you have selected. 9 En 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... Out setting or input name can 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.
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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 the various 2 Pro Logic ... IIz and NEO:6 options (page 32). STEREO/ALC 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 the various 2 Pro Logic ... IIz and NEO:6 options (page 32). STEREO/ALC 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...
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... En 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. Controls and displays 02 Display 1 2 34...
... En 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. Controls and displays 02 Display 1 2 34...
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... on page 33) and Stream Direct playback. 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). STANDARD Press for the most accurate reproduction of your system on... 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 access: BD MENU* Displays the disc menu of time before the receiver switches into standby (30 min - 60 min - 90 min - STEREO/A.L.C. Press BD first to change the amount of...
... on page 33) and Stream Direct playback. 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). STANDARD Press for the most accurate reproduction of your system on... 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 access: BD MENU* Displays the disc menu of time before the receiver switches into standby (30 min - 60 min - 90 min - STEREO/A.L.C. Press BD first to change the amount of...
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...listening mode is set to access: DTV/TV Switches between the DTV and analog TV input modes for Pioneer flat panel TVs. 11 Number buttons and other buttons that can be accessed after the RECEIVER button is pressed. (For example MIDNIGHT, etc.) HDD*, DVD*, VCR* These buttons switch between the... button (BD, DVD, etc.). Press BD, DVD or DVR first to change the name (page 49). 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)....
...listening mode is set to access: DTV/TV Switches between the DTV and analog TV input modes for Pioneer flat panel TVs. 11 Number buttons and other buttons that can be accessed after the RECEIVER button is pressed. (For example MIDNIGHT, etc.) HDD*, DVD*, VCR* These buttons switch between the... button (BD, DVD, etc.). Press BD, DVD or DVR first to change the name (page 49). 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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... button (see page 53 for more on this). Use to access the 'boxed' commands (above the buttons) on /off other components connected to the receiver (see page 54 for more on your TV. 14 MASTER VOLUME +/- The listening mode, sound volume, Pre Out setting or input name can be checked...
... button (see page 53 for more on this). Use to access the 'boxed' commands (above the buttons) on /off other components connected to the receiver (see page 54 for more on your TV. 14 MASTER VOLUME +/- The listening mode, sound volume, Pre Out setting or input name can be checked...
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...to complete all connections before connecting this setup. See Switching the speaker system on page 20. 03 Connecting your equipment Connecting the speakers The receiver will work with just two stereo speakers (the front speakers in another room. Make sure you select SPAB in Switching the ... on the right to the right (R) terminal and the speaker on the speakers. Also make sure the positive and negative (+/-) terminals on the receiver match those on the left to stereo playback in the diagram) but using at least three speakers is recommended, and a complete setup is best...
...to complete all connections before connecting this setup. See Switching the speaker system on page 20. 03 Connecting your equipment Connecting the speakers The receiver will work with just two stereo speakers (the front speakers in another room. Make sure you select SPAB in Switching the ... on the right to the right (R) terminal and the speaker on the speakers. Also make sure the positive and negative (+/-) terminals on the receiver match those on the left to stereo playback in the diagram) but using at least three speakers is recommended, and a complete setup is best...
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... making or changing connections, switch off the power and disconnect the power cord from the HDMI is possible). • SPAB - In this receiver, for stereo output from speaker systems A and B.2 • SP - 03 Connecting your equipment Switching the speaker system Three speaker system settings ... to select a speaker system setting.1 SPEAKERS DIMMER DISPLAY Making cable connections Make sure not 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 the resolution settings on page 43...
... making or changing connections, switch off the power and disconnect the power cord from the HDMI is possible). • SPAB - In this receiver, for stereo output from speaker systems A and B.2 • SP - 03 Connecting your equipment Switching the speaker system Three speaker system settings ... to select a speaker system setting.1 SPEAKERS DIMMER DISPLAY Making cable connections Make sure not 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 the resolution settings on page 43...
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...or registered trademarks of Sony Corporation. The yellow plugs distinguish them from cables for limitations), Video CD/Super VCD and CD. This receiver incorporates High-Definition Multimedia Interface (HDMI™) technology. Dolby Digital, Dolby Digital Plus, DTS, High bitrate audio (Dolby TrueHD,...format digital audio transmissions require a longer time to be recognized. The cable may be used to connect digital components 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 ...
...or registered trademarks of Sony Corporation. The yellow plugs distinguish them from cables for limitations), Video CD/Super VCD and CD. This receiver incorporates High-Definition Multimedia Interface (HDMI™) technology. Dolby Digital, Dolby Digital Plus, DTS, High bitrate audio (Dolby TrueHD,...format digital audio transmissions require a longer time to be recognized. The cable may be used to connect digital components 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 ...
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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. When you use component video cables or HDMI cables ...
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. When you use component video cables or HDMI cables ...
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...to use a standard RCA analog video cable to connect.12 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 an HDMI cable...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 a TV using HDMI If you have an HDMI or DVI (with HDCP) ...
...to use a standard RCA analog video cable to connect.12 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 an HDMI cable...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 a TV using HDMI If you have an HDMI or DVI (with HDCP) ...
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... 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 ...the connection was made using an optical or a coaxial cable, you'll need to tell the receiver which digital input you connected the DVD player to (see Choosing the input signal on this. 24 En 03...
... 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 ...the connection was made using an optical or a coaxial cable, you'll need to tell the receiver which digital input you connected the DVD player to (see Choosing the input signal on this. 24 En 03...
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...• Only the signals that are input to the VIDEO IN terminal can connect this . 25 En top box or video component 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 -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. Connecting your equipment 03 English Deutsch...
...• Only the signals that are input to the VIDEO IN terminal can connect this . 25 En top box or video component 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 -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. Connecting your equipment 03 English Deutsch...