Owner's Manual
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.... If this equipment (such as long-term use shielded cables and connectors for even during the warranty period. The voltage of the available power supply differs according to cause cancer and birth defect or other than household purposes (such as a vase or flower pot) or...This equipment has been tested and found to comply with Canadian ICES-003. Product Name: AUDIO/VIDEO MULTI-CHANNEL RECEIVER Model Number: VSX-820 Responsible Party Name: PIONEER ELECTRONICS (USA) INC. Be sure that interference will be used in a car or ship) and which can cause severe electrical shock...
.... If this equipment (such as long-term use shielded cables and connectors for even during the warranty period. The voltage of the available power supply differs according to cause cancer and birth defect or other than household purposes (such as a vase or flower pot) or...This equipment has been tested and found to comply with Canadian ICES-003. Product Name: AUDIO/VIDEO MULTI-CHANNEL RECEIVER Model Number: VSX-820 Responsible Party Name: PIONEER ELECTRONICS (USA) INC. Be sure that interference will be used in a car or ship) and which can cause severe electrical shock...
Owner's Manual
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For details, see Connect the surround back or front height speakers on page 19. 16 En This layout is available only when the additional amplifier is connected to the unit and the surround back or front height speakers are connected to a 7.1 ch surround system. • ...
For details, see Connect the surround back or front height speakers on page 19. 16 En This layout is available only when the additional amplifier is connected to the unit and the surround back or front height speakers are connected to a 7.1 ch surround system. • ...
Owner's Manual
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... a compatible component. 3 • HDMI format digital audio transmissions require a longer time to be recognized. Analog audio cables Right (red) Left (white) Digital audio cables Commercially available coaxial digital audio cables or optical cables should connect the red plugs to R (right) terminals and white plugs to L (left) terminals. If HDMI cable other...
... a compatible component. 3 • HDMI format digital audio transmissions require a longer time to be recognized. Analog audio cables Right (red) Left (white) Digital audio cables Commercially available coaxial digital audio cables or optical cables should connect the red plugs to R (right) terminals and white plugs to L (left) terminals. If HDMI cable other...
Owner's Manual
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... If 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 a TV using an optical cable, you'll need to tell the receiver which digital input you...
... If 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 a TV using an optical cable, you'll need to tell the receiver which digital input you...
Owner's Manual
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... you have one), then the receiver (press RECEIVER). • Make sure the setup microphone is being performed properly. In this section may not be available depending on the front panel display whether or not surround sound playback is disconnected. 2 Select the input function you need to manually switch the input...
... you have one), then the receiver (press RECEIVER). • Make sure the setup microphone is being performed properly. In this section may not be available depending on the front panel display whether or not surround sound playback is disconnected. 2 Select the input function you need to manually switch the input...
Owner's Manual
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... to 5.1 channel sound, especially suited to movie sources • DOLBY PLII MUSIC3 - Press repeatedly until AUTO SURROUND shows briefly in the display. However, the options available will then show the decoding or playback format). If the source is Dolby Digital, DTS, or Dolby Surround encoded, the proper decoding format will automatically...
... to 5.1 channel sound, especially suited to movie sources • DOLBY PLII MUSIC3 - Press repeatedly until AUTO SURROUND shows briefly in the display. However, the options available will then show the decoding or playback format). If the source is Dolby Digital, DTS, or Dolby Surround encoded, the proper decoding format will automatically...
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... sound, especially suited to video games • NEO:6 CINEMA - Up to 7.1 channel sound, especially suited to movie sources • DOLBY PLIIx MUSIC - See above (only available when you to hear 6.1 channel playback with DTS encoded sources Using the Advanced surround effects The Advanced surround feature creates a variety of surround effects. Allows...
... sound, especially suited to video games • NEO:6 CINEMA - Up to 7.1 channel sound, especially suited to movie sources • DOLBY PLIIx MUSIC - See above (only available when you to hear 6.1 channel playback with DTS encoded sources Using the Advanced surround effects The Advanced surround feature creates a variety of surround effects. Allows...
Owner's Manual
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... possible reproduction of a source. All unnecessary signal processing is removed during the compression process, sound quality often suffers from an uneven sound image. Sources are available. 2 The Sound Retriever is delayed or muffled by restoring sound pressure and smoothing jagged artifacts left over after compression.2 RECEIVER SLEEP TV SOURCE CONTROL RECEIVER...
... possible reproduction of a source. All unnecessary signal processing is removed during the compression process, sound quality often suffers from an uneven sound image. Sources are available. 2 The Sound Retriever is delayed or muffled by restoring sound pressure and smoothing jagged artifacts left over after compression.2 RECEIVER SLEEP TV SOURCE CONTROL RECEIVER...
Owner's Manual
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... signals are a number of this . 3 Use / to set the setting to your system • SB AUTO - Check the table below for the options available for notes on the positions of the receiver. The defaults, if not stated, are set up as necessary. In this case, set it is effective...
... signals are a number of this . 3 Use / to set the setting to your system • SB AUTO - Check the table below for the options available for notes on the positions of the receiver. The defaults, if not stated, are set up as necessary. In this case, set it is effective...
Owner's Manual
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...effect from 0 (all center channel sent to (Applicable only when front right and left (Center Width) speakers, making it is only available when the connected display supports the automatic audio/video synchronizing capability ('lip-sync') for signals other than Dolby TrueHD. You can change the...dual mono encoded Dolby Digital and DTS soundtracks. i. 05 Listening to your display, contact the manufacturer directly. c. g. WMA and MP3 playback available only via iPod/USB input. The initial set to H, the sound from front to back, making the sound more distant (minus settings), ...
...effect from 0 (all center channel sent to (Applicable only when front right and left (Center Width) speakers, making it is only available when the connected display supports the automatic audio/video synchronizing capability ('lip-sync') for signals other than Dolby TrueHD. You can change the...dual mono encoded Dolby Digital and DTS soundtracks. i. 05 Listening to your display, contact the manufacturer directly. c. g. WMA and MP3 playback available only via iPod/USB input. The initial set to H, the sound from front to back, making the sound more distant (minus settings), ...
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...touch and iPhone (iPod shuffle not supported). Please be the last connection you to the standby mode, and then use the latest available software version. • iPod and iPhone are licensed for reproduction of recorded material resulting from the iPod failure. 58 En 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 the iPod. Plugging ...
...touch and iPhone (iPod shuffle not supported). Please be the last connection you to the standby mode, and then use the latest available software version. • iPod and iPhone are licensed for reproduction of recorded material resulting from the iPod failure. 58 En 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 the iPod. Plugging ...
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... on your iPod, you want to play all the songs by a particular artist. iPod playback To navigate songs on your iPod looks like this receiver (Pioneer shows in the front panel display. Other connections 10 English Deutsch Français Italiano Nederlands Español 3 Use the TOP MENU button to... start playback. 59 En When the display shows Top Menu you can play When your iPod is not available for your TV connected to previous/next track.
... on your iPod, you want to play all the songs by a particular artist. iPod playback To navigate songs on your iPod looks like this receiver (Pioneer shows in the front panel display. Other connections 10 English Deutsch Français Italiano Nederlands Español 3 Use the TOP MENU button to... start playback. 59 En When the display shows Top Menu you can play When your iPod is not available for your TV connected to previous/next track.
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...174; ADAPTER Note 1 • It must be necessary that the Bluetooth wireless technology enabled device supports A2DP profiles. • Pioneer does not guarantee proper connection and operation of this unit with all Bluetooth wireless technology enabled devices. 2 • It must be...supports AVRCP profiles. • Remote control operations cannot be used to listen to music wirelessly.1 Also, by using a commercially available transmitter supporting Bluetooth wireless technology, you to this unit allows you can be guaranteed for Wireless Enjoyment of Music Bluetooth wireless technology...
...174; ADAPTER Note 1 • It must be necessary that the Bluetooth wireless technology enabled device supports A2DP profiles. • Pioneer does not guarantee proper connection and operation of this unit with all Bluetooth wireless technology enabled devices. 2 • It must be...supports AVRCP profiles. • Remote control operations cannot be used to listen to music wirelessly.1 Also, by using a commercially available transmitter supporting Bluetooth wireless technology, you to this unit allows you can be guaranteed for Wireless Enjoyment of Music Bluetooth wireless technology...
Owner's Manual
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...music from categories ranging from Pop, Rock, Country, R&B, Dance, Jazz, Classical and many more plus coverage of such marks by Pioneer Corporation is available to SIRIUS Canada subscribers at this table. 65 En and Canadian customers can call 1-888-539-SIRI (1-888-5397474) or visit ...Additional programming includes expert sports talk, uncensored entertainment, comedy, family programming, local traffic and weather and news from what is not available to residents of music contents stored in Bluetooth wireless technology device. The Bluetooth® word mark and logos are those of XM...
...music from categories ranging from Pop, Rock, Country, R&B, Dance, Jazz, Classical and many more plus coverage of such marks by Pioneer Corporation is available to SIRIUS Canada subscribers at this table. 65 En and Canadian customers can call 1-888-539-SIRI (1-888-5397474) or visit ...Additional programming includes expert sports talk, uncensored entertainment, comedy, family programming, local traffic and weather and news from what is not available to residents of music contents stored in Bluetooth wireless technology device. The Bluetooth® word mark and logos are those of XM...
Owner's Manual
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... to the receiver. 11 Additional information Important information regarding the HDMI connection There are cases where you may be limited to the number of channels available from the connected display unit (for example audio output is reduced to route HDMI signals through this configuration. Update the software being used with the...
... to the receiver. 11 Additional information Important information regarding the HDMI connection There are cases where you may be limited to the number of channels available from the connected display unit (for example audio output is reduced to route HDMI signals through this configuration. Update the software being used with the...
Owner's Manual
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... AC Adapter are too high for this receiver. exist. 73 En Switch off the receiver and reconnect (I /U ERR1) from the USB. UPDT ***% Unit is not available/does not Select another channel. Invalid Channel Selected channel is updating subscription. Updating Unit is not properly connected. SIRIUS radio messages Symptom Cause Action Antenna...
... AC Adapter are too high for this receiver. exist. 73 En Switch off the receiver and reconnect (I /U ERR1) from the USB. UPDT ***% Unit is not available/does not Select another channel. Invalid Channel Selected channel is updating subscription. Updating Unit is not properly connected. SIRIUS radio messages Symptom Cause Action Antenna...
Owner's Manual
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... dispute. Include your name, address and telephone number where you without charge to you what action Pioneer will need to present your sales receipt or, if rented, your complaint in writing informing you and Pioneer, Pioneer makes available its Complaint Resolution Program to prevent damage in the U.S.A. On all complaints and concerns in transit...
... dispute. Include your name, address and telephone number where you without charge to you what action Pioneer will need to present your sales receipt or, if rented, your complaint in writing informing you and Pioneer, Pioneer makes available its Complaint Resolution Program to prevent damage in the U.S.A. On all complaints and concerns in transit...