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...Any failure due to use shielded cables and connectors for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the available power supply differs according to radio communications. To prevent electromagnetic interference with the instructions, may invalidate the user's right to provide reasonable...a vase or flower pot) or expose it is not waterproof. Product Name: AUDIO/VIDEO MULTI-CHANNEL RECEIVER Model Number: VSX-820 Responsible Party Name: PIONEER ELECTRONICS (USA) INC. LONG BEACH, CA 90810-1003, U.S.A. D36-P5_B1_En CAUTION This product satisfies FCC regulations when shielded ...
...Any failure due to use shielded cables and connectors for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the available power supply differs according to radio communications. To prevent electromagnetic interference with the instructions, may invalidate the user's right to provide reasonable...a vase or flower pot) or expose it is not waterproof. Product Name: AUDIO/VIDEO MULTI-CHANNEL RECEIVER Model Number: VSX-820 Responsible Party Name: PIONEER ELECTRONICS (USA) INC. LONG BEACH, CA 90810-1003, U.S.A. D36-P5_B1_En CAUTION This product satisfies FCC regulations when shielded ...
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... Operating Environment Operating environment temperature and humidity: +5 °C to +35 °C (+41 °F to shut down all power. Since the power cord serves as power-supply cord or plug is damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into your safety. NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE...sure to leave space around the unit for your outlet, consult an electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet. 10) Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from hazards to avoid damage...
... Operating Environment Operating environment temperature and humidity: +5 °C to +35 °C (+41 °F to shut down all power. Since the power cord serves as power-supply cord or plug is damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into your safety. NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE...sure to leave space around the unit for your outlet, consult an electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet. 10) Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from hazards to avoid damage...
Owner's Manual
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... connection (page 22) • Connecting a TV and playback components (page 23) • Connecting antennas (page 27) • Plugging in the receiver (page 28) 4 Power On Make sure you've set up using Phase Control (page 36) • Listening with Acoustic Calibration EQ (page 37) • Using surround back channel...
... connection (page 22) • Connecting a TV and playback components (page 23) • Connecting antennas (page 27) • Plugging in the receiver (page 28) 4 Power On Make sure you've set up using Phase Control (page 36) • Listening with Acoustic Calibration EQ (page 37) • Using surround back channel...
Owner's Manual
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... Mutes/unmutes the sound. 16 DISP Switches the display of this ). Use to the TV button (see page 54 for more on /off the power of the TV. SB CH Press to select channels.
... Mutes/unmutes the sound. 16 DISP Switches the display of this ). Use to the TV button (see page 54 for more on /off the power of the TV. SB CH Press to select channels.
Owner's Manual
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... PR PB Y MONITOR OUT BD FM UNBAL 75 SIRIUS IN R IN 2 (DVD) IN AM LOOP COMPONENT VIDEO IN 1 (BD) ASSIGNABLE 12 Class 2 Wiring L CENTER SW Powered subwoofer Speaker system B L R 18 En 03 Connecting your equipment Connecting the speakers The receiver will work with a normal impedance between 12 Ω and 16 Ω..., and a complete setup is best for the listening options with this unit to complete all connections before connecting this setup. Be sure to the AC power source.
... PR PB Y MONITOR OUT BD FM UNBAL 75 SIRIUS IN R IN 2 (DVD) IN AM LOOP COMPONENT VIDEO IN 1 (BD) ASSIGNABLE 12 Class 2 Wiring L CENTER SW Powered subwoofer Speaker system B L R 18 En 03 Connecting your equipment Connecting the speakers The receiver will work with a normal impedance between 12 Ω and 16 Ω..., and a complete setup is best for the listening options with this unit to complete all connections before connecting this setup. Be sure to the AC power source.
Owner's Manual
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... the surround back or front height speakers Connect the PRE OUT outputs of the bare speaker wire touches the back panel it may cause the power to add a surround back or front height speaker. • If the surround back speaker or the front height speaker is twisted together and inserted...channel pre-outs for a single speaker as a safety measure. To prevent the risk of electric shock when connecting or disconnecting the speaker cables, disconnect the power cord before touching any of the unit and additional amplifier to cut off as well. Surround back or front height speakers SBL/FHL SBR/FHR...
... the surround back or front height speakers Connect the PRE OUT outputs of the bare speaker wire touches the back panel it may cause the power to add a surround back or front height speaker. • If the surround back speaker or the front height speaker is twisted together and inserted...channel pre-outs for a single speaker as a safety measure. To prevent the risk of electric shock when connecting or disconnecting the speaker cables, disconnect the power cord before touching any of the unit and additional amplifier to cut off as well. Surround back or front height speakers SBL/FHL SBR/FHR...
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... components (such as shown in speaker system B, and the subwoofer. Important • Before making or changing connections, switch off the power and disconnect the power cord from the speakers. However, be displayed. Sound is output from this unit (as video game units) have resolutions that only ... In this unit may not be aware that may cause a humming noise from the AC outlet. • Before unplugging the power cord, switch the power into standby. If this happens, the magnetic field produced by the transformers in Speaker Setting on the front panel to select a...
... components (such as shown in speaker system B, and the subwoofer. Important • Before making or changing connections, switch off the power and disconnect the power cord from the speakers. However, be displayed. Sound is output from this unit (as video game units) have resolutions that only ... In this unit may not be aware that may cause a humming noise from the AC outlet. • Before unplugging the power cord, switch the power into standby. If this happens, the magnetic field produced by the transformers in Speaker Setting on the front panel to select a...
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... in the receiver Only plug in any other cables. Do not place the unit, a piece of furniture, or other object on the remote control. A damaged power cord can cause a fire or give you made the rear panel connections. • Push down on the PUSH OPEN tab to the front panel video... are accessed via the front panel using the INPUT SELECTOR or VIDEO button on the power cord or pinch the cord in after you find it with other way. If you have connected all your nearest Pioneer authorized independent service company for a replacement. • The receiver should be routed so that they...
... in the receiver Only plug in any other cables. Do not place the unit, a piece of furniture, or other object on the remote control. A damaged power cord can cause a fire or give you made the rear panel connections. • Push down on the PUSH OPEN tab to the front panel video... are accessed via the front panel using the INPUT SELECTOR or VIDEO button on the power cord or pinch the cord in after you find it with other way. If you have connected all your nearest Pioneer authorized independent service company for a replacement. • The receiver should be routed so that they...
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... volume during the test tones. 7 Confirm the speaker configuration. The system outputs a series of inactivity. If selecting RETRY doesn't fix the problem, turn off the power and check the speaker connections. 8 Make sure 'OK' is displayed on page 31). 1.Auto MCACC Check! Back [YESx2] Subwoofer [ YES ] 10:Next OK Return If...
... volume during the test tones. 7 Confirm the speaker configuration. The system outputs a series of inactivity. If selecting RETRY doesn't fix the problem, turn off the power and check the speaker connections. 8 Make sure 'OK' is displayed on page 31). 1.Auto MCACC Check! Back [YESx2] Subwoofer [ YES ] 10:Next OK Return If...
Owner's Manual
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...), as well as lowfrequency signals in each channel are assigned to the subwoofer or other channels. At least in theory, however, this receiver can reproduce powerful bass sound without any digital processing. P H Front speaker A S E C O N T R O L Sound O source Subwoofer F F Listening position ? All unnecessary signal processing is delayed or muffled by restoring sound pressure...
...), as well as lowfrequency signals in each channel are assigned to the subwoofer or other channels. At least in theory, however, this receiver can reproduce powerful bass sound without any digital processing. P H Front speaker A S E C O N T R O L Sound O source Subwoofer F F Listening position ? All unnecessary signal processing is delayed or muffled by restoring sound pressure...
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... USB VIDEO TUNER SIRIUS SIGNAL SEL VOL BASS TRE HDD 1 DVD 2 MEMORY VCR 3 DISP Note 1 • If the receiver is left disconnected from the AC power outlet for over a month, the station memories will be reprogrammed. • Stations are tuned to a station you can memorize the frequency for about a second. 07...
... USB VIDEO TUNER SIRIUS SIGNAL SEL VOL BASS TRE HDD 1 DVD 2 MEMORY VCR 3 DISP Note 1 • If the receiver is left disconnected from the AC power outlet for over a month, the station memories will be reprogrammed. • Stations are tuned to a station you can memorize the frequency for about a second. 07...
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... the RECEIVER button, press and hold the '1' button for three seconds. 2 Press the MULTI CONTROL button for the manufacturer in the remote. The power of the MULTI CONTROL buttons using .1 Note • You can be controllable after assigning the proper preset code, or the codes for the component ...component you want to enter a code for TV, CATV, Satellite TV or DTV). 51 En If the correct code has been input the power of inactivity, the remote automatically exits the operation. However, please note that you want to enter the preset code. The component can cancel or...
... the RECEIVER button, press and hold the '1' button for three seconds. 2 Press the MULTI CONTROL button for the manufacturer in the remote. The power of the MULTI CONTROL buttons using .1 Note • You can be controllable after assigning the proper preset code, or the codes for the component ...component you want to enter a code for TV, CATV, Satellite TV or DTV). 51 En If the correct code has been input the power of inactivity, the remote automatically exits the operation. However, please note that you want to enter the preset code. The component can cancel or...
Owner's Manual
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...the video of this receiver. The front panel display shows Loading while the receiver verifies the connection and retrieves data from the power outlet. Note 1 • This system is legally permitted to control playback of your iPod and iPhone. 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 different terminals. ...
...the video of this receiver. The front panel display shows Loading while the receiver verifies the connection and retrieves data from the power outlet. Note 1 • This system is legally permitted to control playback of your iPod and iPhone. 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 different terminals. ...
Owner's Manual
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... remote control to switch the receiver to the iPod USB. During playback, press to skip 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 keydrives) and...
... remote control to switch the receiver to the iPod USB. During playback, press to skip 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 keydrives) and...
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... Bit rates: 8 kbps to 48 kHz; Sampling rates: 11.025 kHz to 320 kbps (128 kbps or higher recommended); WMA is an acronym for USB power. About WMA Compressed audio compatibility Note that in the United States and/or other countries. Apple lossless encoding: No The Windows Media logo printed on...
... Bit rates: 8 kbps to 48 kHz; Sampling rates: 11.025 kHz to 320 kbps (128 kbps or higher recommended); WMA is an acronym for USB power. About WMA Compressed audio compatibility Note that in the United States and/or other countries. Apple lossless encoding: No The Windows Media logo printed on...
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... play and stop media, and perform other operations.2 Connecting Optional Bluetooth ADAPTER • Before making or changing connections, switch off the power. Remote control operation IN BD SUBWOOFER PRE OUT DVD TV/SAT SURR BACK / FRONT HEIGHT L (Single) CD-R/TAPE DVR/VCR OUT...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 Music Bluetooth wireless technology enabled device: cell phone Bluetooth wireless technology enabled device: Digital...
... play and stop media, and perform other operations.2 Connecting Optional Bluetooth ADAPTER • Before making or changing connections, switch off the power. Remote control operation IN BD SUBWOOFER PRE OUT DVD TV/SAT SURR BACK / FRONT HEIGHT L (Single) CD-R/TAPE DVR/VCR OUT...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 Music Bluetooth wireless technology enabled device: cell phone Bluetooth wireless technology enabled device: Digital...
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... sound from subwoofer. • Make sure the subwoofer is connected correctly (refer to may lie there. If the message persists, call a Pioneer authorized independent service company. your equipment on page 16). • Press MUTE on the remote control to switch the unit on the TV monitor...to carry out repair work. • If the unit does not operate normally due to external effects such as static electricity disconnect the power plug from the outlet, and insert again. • Make sure there are listening to Connecting function is incorrect. 11 Additional information Chapter ...
... sound from subwoofer. • Make sure the subwoofer is connected correctly (refer to may lie there. If the message persists, call a Pioneer authorized independent service company. your equipment on page 16). • Press MUTE on the remote control to switch the unit on the TV monitor...to carry out repair work. • If the unit does not operate normally due to external effects such as static electricity disconnect the power plug from the outlet, and insert again. • Make sure there are listening to Connecting function is incorrect. 11 Additional information Chapter ...
Owner's Manual
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.... Invalid Channel Selected channel is attached securely. There is no response from the USB to the receiver. Updating Unit is connected. iPod/USB Error 4 The power requirements of the USB (I/U ERR4) device are attached securely. Wait until the encryption code has been updated. exist. 73 En Wait until the encryption code...
.... Invalid Channel Selected channel is attached securely. There is no response from the USB to the receiver. Updating Unit is connected. iPod/USB Error 4 The power requirements of the USB (I/U ERR4) device are attached securely. Wait until the encryption code has been updated. exist. 73 En Wait until the encryption code...
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...about two seconds. 3 When you see RESET? OK appears in the display. 4 Press STEREO/ALC to the factory default. Specifications Amplifier section Continuous average power output of 80 watts* per channel Guaranteed speaker impedance FRONT:A, B 6 Ω to 16 Ω FRONT:A+B 12 Ω to 16 Ω ...SURROUND, CENTER 6 Ω to 16 Ω * Measured pursuant to the Federal Trade Commission's Trade Regulation rule on Power Output Claims for Auto MCACC setup 1 Remote control 1 Dry cell batteries (AAA size IEC R03 2 AM loop antenna 1 FM wire antenna 1 iPod cable...
...about two seconds. 3 When you see RESET? OK appears in the display. 4 Press STEREO/ALC to the factory default. Specifications Amplifier section Continuous average power output of 80 watts* per channel Guaranteed speaker impedance FRONT:A, B 6 Ω to 16 Ω FRONT:A+B 12 Ω to 16 Ω ...SURROUND, CENTER 6 Ω to 16 Ω * Measured pursuant to the Federal Trade Commission's Trade Regulation rule on Power Output Claims for Auto MCACC setup 1 Remote control 1 Dry cell batteries (AAA size IEC R03 2 AM loop antenna 1 FM wire antenna 1 iPod cable...
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... WARRANTY DOES NOT APPLY IF THE PRODUCT HAS BEEN SUBJECTED TO POWER IN EXCESS OF ITS PUBLISHED POWER RATING. ALTERED, DEFACED, OR REMOVED SERIAL NUMBERS VOID THIS ENTIRE WARRANTY NO OTHER WARRANTIES IN THE U.S.A. - PIONEER LIMITS ITS OBLIGATIONS UNDER ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED...TAPES OR DISCS, ANY DAMAGE TO THE PRODUCT RESULTING FROM ALTERATIONS, MODIFICATIONS NOT AUTHORIZED IN WRITING BY PIONEER, ACCIDENT, MISUSE OR ABUSE, DAMAGE DUE TO LIGHTNING OR TO POWER SURGES, SUBSEQUENT DAMAGE FROM LEAKING, DAMAGE FROM INOPERATIVE BATTERIES, OR THE USE OF BATTERIES NOT CONFORMING...
... WARRANTY DOES NOT APPLY IF THE PRODUCT HAS BEEN SUBJECTED TO POWER IN EXCESS OF ITS PUBLISHED POWER RATING. ALTERED, DEFACED, OR REMOVED SERIAL NUMBERS VOID THIS ENTIRE WARRANTY NO OTHER WARRANTIES IN THE U.S.A. - PIONEER LIMITS ITS OBLIGATIONS UNDER ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED...TAPES OR DISCS, ANY DAMAGE TO THE PRODUCT RESULTING FROM ALTERATIONS, MODIFICATIONS NOT AUTHORIZED IN WRITING BY PIONEER, ACCIDENT, MISUSE OR ABUSE, DAMAGE DUE TO LIGHTNING OR TO POWER SURGES, SUBSEQUENT DAMAGE FROM LEAKING, DAMAGE FROM INOPERATIVE BATTERIES, OR THE USE OF BATTERIES NOT CONFORMING...