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... 67 Using the SIRIUS Menu 67 11 Additional information Troubleshooting 68 HDMI 71 Important information regarding the HDMI connection 72 iPod messages 72 USB messages 73 SIRIUS radio messages 73 Resetting the main unit 74 Specifications 74 Cleaning the unit 75 Manufactured under U.S. Patent #'s: 5,451... 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 other U.S.
... 67 Using the SIRIUS Menu 67 11 Additional information Troubleshooting 68 HDMI 71 Important information regarding the HDMI connection 72 iPod messages 72 USB messages 73 SIRIUS radio messages 73 Resetting the main unit 74 Specifications 74 Cleaning the unit 75 Manufactured under U.S. Patent #'s: 5,451... 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 other U.S.
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... Front panel 1 23 45 STANDBY/ON INPUT SELECTOR PHASE CONTROL SPEAKERS DIMMER DISPLAY BAND 6 7 8 AUDIO/ VIDEO MULTI- 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 iPhone VIDEO L AUDIO R MCACC SETUP MIC 9 10 11 12 13 14 1 STANDBY/ON 2 INPUT SELECTOR dial Selects an...
... Front panel 1 23 45 STANDBY/ON INPUT SELECTOR PHASE CONTROL SPEAKERS DIMMER DISPLAY BAND 6 7 8 AUDIO/ VIDEO MULTI- 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 iPhone VIDEO L AUDIO R MCACC SETUP MIC 9 10 11 12 13 14 1 STANDBY/ON 2 INPUT SELECTOR dial Selects an...
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... 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 USB mass storage device as an audio source (page 58 and page 61). 13 AUDIO/VIDEO input See Connecting to the front...
... 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 USB mass storage device as an audio source (page 58 and page 61). 13 AUDIO/VIDEO input See Connecting to the front...
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...ñol 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 AUTO/ STEREO/ BD MENU 7 DIRECT A.L.C. Press BD first to select control of other components (see Controlling the rest of...
...ñol 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 AUTO/ STEREO/ BD MENU 7 DIRECT A.L.C. Press BD first to select control of other components (see Controlling the rest of...
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... between the hard disk, DVD and VCR controls for HDD/DVD/ VCR recorders. RETURN Confirm and exit the current menu screen. Press iPod USB first to browse SIRIUS radio broadcasts. These buttons also function as described below. CATEGORY Press to access: iPod CTRL Switches between the DTV and... the input source buttons. Note 1 The tone controls are disabled when the listening mode is set to access: TUNER EDIT Memorizes stations for Pioneer flat panel TVs. 11 Number buttons and other buttons that can be accessed after the RECEIVER button is pressed, also used to control BD...
... between the hard disk, DVD and VCR controls for HDD/DVD/ VCR recorders. RETURN Confirm and exit the current menu screen. Press iPod USB first to browse SIRIUS radio broadcasts. These buttons also function as described below. CATEGORY Press to access: iPod CTRL Switches between the DTV and... the input source buttons. Note 1 The tone controls are disabled when the listening mode is set to access: TUNER EDIT Memorizes stations for Pioneer flat panel TVs. 11 Number buttons and other buttons that can be accessed after the RECEIVER button is pressed, also used to control BD...
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...any other cables. Check the power cord once in regular use, e.g., when on the remote control. CONTROL ON / OFF MASTER VOLUME VIDEO INPUT USB iPod iPhone VIDEO L AUDIO R MCACC SETUP MIC This receiver VIDEO L R AUDIO/VIDEO OUTPUT Video camera (etc.) Plugging in the receiver Only ... panel video terminal Front video connections are standard audio/video jacks. Hook them up the same way you have connected all your nearest Pioneer authorized independent service company for a replacement. • The receiver should be routed so that they are not likely to access the ...
...any other cables. Check the power cord once in regular use, e.g., when on the remote control. CONTROL ON / OFF MASTER VOLUME VIDEO INPUT USB iPod iPhone VIDEO L AUDIO R MCACC SETUP MIC This receiver VIDEO L R AUDIO/VIDEO OUTPUT Video camera (etc.) Plugging in the receiver Only ... panel video terminal Front video connections are standard audio/video jacks. Hook them up the same way you have connected all your nearest Pioneer authorized independent service company for a replacement. • The receiver should be routed so that they are not likely to access the ...
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...OFF MASTER VOLUME Important • The OSD will overwrite any existing speaker settings you've made. • Before using the Auto MCACC Setup, the iPod USB function should not be selected as an input source. • If you have connected using a table or a chair. 29 En CAUTION • ...performing the Auto MCACC Setup (see page 47). (Here is an explanation using the OSD screen for a surround back speaker connection.) VIDEO INPUT USB iPod iPhone VIDEO L AUDIO R MCACC SETUP MIC Microphone Tripod If you connected either the surround back speaker or the front height speaker, make ...
...OFF MASTER VOLUME Important • The OSD will overwrite any existing speaker settings you've made. • Before using the Auto MCACC Setup, the iPod USB function should not be selected as an input source. • If you have connected using a table or a chair. 29 En CAUTION • ...performing the Auto MCACC Setup (see page 47). (Here is an explanation using the OSD screen for a surround back speaker connection.) VIDEO INPUT USB iPod iPhone VIDEO L AUDIO R MCACC SETUP MIC Microphone Tripod If you connected either the surround back speaker or the front height speaker, make ...
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... of your system Setting What it is set A.DLY to 2-channel sources in DOLBY PLIIz HEIGHT mode. WMA and MP3 playback available only via iPod/USB input. g. ON C.IMGi Adjust the center image to create a wider stereo effect with dual mono encoded Dolby Digital and DTS soundtracks. You can change the...
... of your system Setting What it is set A.DLY to 2-channel sources in DOLBY PLIIz HEIGHT mode. WMA and MP3 playback available only via iPod/USB input. g. ON C.IMGi Adjust the center image to create a wider stereo effect with dual mono encoded Dolby Digital and DTS soundtracks. You can change the...
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... menu items. Press RETURN to confirm and exit the current menu. 3 Select the setting you want to use the System Setup menu when the iPod/USB input is a quick and effective automatic surround setup (see Automatically setting up for system setup.
... menu items. Press RETURN to confirm and exit the current menu. 3 Select the setting you want to use the System Setup menu when the iPod/USB input is a quick and effective automatic surround setup (see Automatically setting up for system setup.
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... the FM MONO mode, it has found one step at the frequency you want to listen to that station. DVR CD CD-R CH ADAPTER iPod USB VIDEO TUNER SIRIUS SIGNAL SEL VOL AUDIO PARAMETER TOP MENU TUNE TUNER EDIT MASTER TOOLS VOLUME MENU ENTER HOME MENU SETUP iPod CTRL TUNE BAND... PARAMETER TOP MENU TUNE TUNER EDIT MASTER TOOLS VOLUME MENU ENTER HOME MENU SETUP iPod CTRL CATEGORY TUNE BAND RETURN DTV/ TV MUTE ADAPTER iPod USB VIDEO TUNER SIRIUS SIGNAL SEL VOL BASS TRE HDD 1 DVD 2 MEMORY VCR 3 DISP Note 1 • If the receiver is weak, press the BAND button to...
... the FM MONO mode, it has found one step at the frequency you want to listen to that station. DVR CD CD-R CH ADAPTER iPod USB VIDEO TUNER SIRIUS SIGNAL SEL VOL AUDIO PARAMETER TOP MENU TUNE TUNER EDIT MASTER TOOLS VOLUME MENU ENTER HOME MENU SETUP iPod CTRL TUNE BAND... PARAMETER TOP MENU TUNE TUNER EDIT MASTER TOOLS VOLUME MENU ENTER HOME MENU SETUP iPod CTRL CATEGORY TUNE BAND RETURN DTV/ TV MUTE ADAPTER iPod USB VIDEO TUNER SIRIUS SIGNAL SEL VOL BASS TRE HDD 1 DVD 2 MEMORY VCR 3 DISP Note 1 • If the receiver is weak, press the BAND button to...
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... you can only be recorded. 50 En RECEIVER SLEEP TV SOURCE CONTROL RECEIVER INPUT SELECT BD DVD TV INPUT DVR CD CD-R CH ADAPTER iPod USB VIDEO TUNER SIRIUS SIGNAL SEL VOL 1 Select the source you can't record a component hooked up to use the same type of the source component.1 Note...
... you can only be recorded. 50 En RECEIVER SLEEP TV SOURCE CONTROL RECEIVER INPUT SELECT BD DVD TV INPUT DVR CD CD-R CH ADAPTER iPod USB VIDEO TUNER SIRIUS SIGNAL SEL VOL 1 Select the source you can't record a component hooked up to use the same type of the source component.1 Note...
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.... The component can be turned on or off . Selecting preset codes directly RECEIVER INPUT SELECT BD DVD TV INPUT DVR CD CD-R CH ADAPTER iPod USB VIDEO MEMORY HDD DVD VCR 1 2 3 DISP S.RETRIEVER SB CH CH SELECT EQ 4 5 6 CH MIDNIGHT SPEAKERS LEV 7 8 9 DIMMER CLR 0 / +10 LEV ENTER PHASE CH SHIFT 1 While...
.... The component can be turned on or off . Selecting preset codes directly RECEIVER INPUT SELECT BD DVD TV INPUT DVR CD CD-R CH ADAPTER iPod USB VIDEO MEMORY HDD DVD VCR 1 2 3 DISP S.RETRIEVER SB CH CH SELECT EQ 4 5 6 CH MIDNIGHT SPEAKERS LEV 7 8 9 DIMMER CLR 0 / +10 LEV ENTER PHASE CH SHIFT 1 While...
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...10 Other connections Chapter 10: Other connections CAUTION • Before making or changing the connections, switch off before connecting. • Pioneer cannot under any circumstances accept responsibility for any direct or indirect loss arising from any contact between speaker wires from your iPod using ... for some of this receiver.1 • Push down on the PUSH OPEN tab to the iPod. CONTROL ON / OFF VIDEO INPUT USB iPod iPhone VIDEO L AUDIO R MCACC SETUP MIC MASTER VOLUME iPod cable This receiver Music Genius > Playlists Artists Albums Songs Radio Genres ...
...10 Other connections Chapter 10: Other connections CAUTION • Before making or changing the connections, switch off before connecting. • Pioneer cannot under any circumstances accept responsibility for any direct or indirect loss arising from any contact between speaker wires from your iPod using ... for some of this receiver.1 • Push down on the PUSH OPEN tab to the iPod. CONTROL ON / OFF VIDEO INPUT USB iPod iPhone VIDEO L AUDIO R MCACC SETUP MIC MASTER VOLUME iPod cable This receiver Music Genius > Playlists Artists Albums Songs Radio Genres ...
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...song playback information displayed in the OSD. 3 Connect your TV. 2 Press iPod USB on the remote control to switch the receiver to a personal computer for USB playback. • Pioneer cannot guarantee compatibility (operation and/or bus power) with copy-protection or restricted ...playback). 2 • Compatible USB devices include external magnetic hard drives, portable flash memory (particularly...
...song playback information displayed in the OSD. 3 Connect your TV. 2 Press iPod USB on the remote control to switch the receiver to a personal computer for USB playback. • Pioneer cannot guarantee compatibility (operation and/or bus power) with copy-protection or restricted ...playback). 2 • Compatible USB devices include external magnetic hard drives, portable flash memory (particularly...
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... plays back WMA files encoded using Windows Media® Player bearing the extension '.wma'. For more information on error messages, see USB messages on the box indicates that although most standard bit/sampling rate combinations for compressed audio are trademarks or registered trademarks of iTunes... not play . and other countries. File extension: .m4a; The file format and extension used depend on again. • Reconnect the USB device with the receiver switched off. • Select another input source (like BD), then switch back to an audio compression technology developed ...
... plays back WMA files encoded using Windows Media® Player bearing the extension '.wma'. For more information on error messages, see USB messages on the box indicates that although most standard bit/sampling rate combinations for compressed audio are trademarks or registered trademarks of iTunes... not play . and other countries. File extension: .m4a; The file format and extension used depend on again. • Reconnect the USB device with the receiver switched off. • Select another input source (like BD), then switch back to an audio compression technology developed ...
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...compatibility information). Then use the latest iPod software versions later than the iPod updater 2004-10-20). iPod messages Symptom Cause Action iPod/USB Error 1 There is reduced to work , try resetting your iPod. See the operating instructions for example audio output is a problem ... receiver (this connected. If this doesn't seem to 2 channels for a monitor with the manufacturer for sending audio to the receiver. iPod/USB Error 2 The software version being used with the (I /U ERR1) from the connected display unit (for more on the display every time...
...compatibility information). Then use the latest iPod software versions later than the iPod updater 2004-10-20). iPod messages Symptom Cause Action iPod/USB Error 1 There is reduced to work , try resetting your iPod. See the operating instructions for example audio output is a problem ... receiver (this connected. If this doesn't seem to 2 channels for a monitor with the manufacturer for sending audio to the receiver. iPod/USB Error 2 The software version being used with the (I /U ERR1) from the connected display unit (for more on the display every time...
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... 3 When there is no SIRIUS signal or the SiriusConnect Tuner is updating subscription. There is no response from the USB to the receiver. Wait until the encryption code has been updated. Invalid Channel Selected channel is not properly connected. SIRIUS radio ... high for this receiver. Updating Unit is too weak at the n/a current location. iPod/USB Error 4 The power requirements of the USB (I/U ERR4) device are attached securely. Switch off the receiver and reconnect the USB to the receiver. Wait until the encryption code has been updated. exist. 73 En
... 3 When there is no SIRIUS signal or the SiriusConnect Tuner is updating subscription. There is no response from the USB to the receiver. Wait until the encryption code has been updated. Invalid Channel Selected channel is not properly connected. SIRIUS radio ... high for this receiver. Updating Unit is too weak at the n/a current location. iPod/USB Error 4 The power requirements of the USB (I/U ERR4) device are attached securely. Switch off the receiver and reconnect the USB to the receiver. Wait until the encryption code has been updated. exist. 73 En
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... Ratio (IHF, short circuited, A network) LINE 98 dB 74 En Signal-to-Noise Ratio [EIA, at 8 ohms, from 20 Hz to the factory default settings. USB, and Video (Composite) SIRIUS antenna cable . . . . . 8-pin mini DIN cable Miscellaneous Power Requirements AC 120 V, 60 Hz Power Consumption 245 W In standby 0.4 W Dimensions . . . . . 420 mm...-p (75 Ω) Corresponding maximum resolution Component Video . . 1080i (1125i)/720p (750p) Digital In/Out Section HDMI terminal Type A (19-pin) HDMI output type 5 V, 100 mA USB terminal USB2.0 Full Speed (Type A) iPod terminal . . . . .
... Ratio (IHF, short circuited, A network) LINE 98 dB 74 En Signal-to-Noise Ratio [EIA, at 8 ohms, from 20 Hz to the factory default settings. USB, and Video (Composite) SIRIUS antenna cable . . . . . 8-pin mini DIN cable Miscellaneous Power Requirements AC 120 V, 60 Hz Power Consumption 245 W In standby 0.4 W Dimensions . . . . . 420 mm...-p (75 Ω) Corresponding maximum resolution Component Video . . 1080i (1125i)/720p (750p) Digital In/Out Section HDMI terminal Type A (19-pin) HDMI output type 5 V, 100 mA USB terminal USB2.0 Full Speed (Type A) iPod terminal . . . . .