Owner's Manual
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...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 displays Front panel... them away in stereo 35 Using Front Stage Surround Advance 35 Using Stream Direct 36 Using the Sound Retriever 36 Better sound using HDMI 23 Connecting your component with Acoustic Calibration EQ . . . . . 37 Using ... Listening to the radio 48 Improving FM stereo sound 48 Saving station presets 48 Listening to operate your system Basic playback 32 Auto ...
...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 displays Front panel... them away in stereo 35 Using Front Stage Surround Advance 35 Using Stream Direct 36 Using the Sound Retriever 36 Better sound using HDMI 23 Connecting your component with Acoustic Calibration EQ . . . . . 37 Using ... Listening to the radio 48 Improving FM stereo sound 48 Saving station presets 48 Listening to operate your system Basic playback 32 Auto ...
Owner's Manual
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...; 4 Power On Make sure you place the speakers will have a big effect on your system • Automatically setting up for the best surround sound effect. • Placing the speakers (page 16) • Connecting the speakers (page 18) • Connect the surround back or front height speakers (page...and terminals. It can connect only one of either the surround back speaker or the front height speaker. 3 Connecting the components For surround sound, you'll want to hook up your TV to this . 5 The Pre Out Setting (page 47) (When connecting the front height...
...; 4 Power On Make sure you place the speakers will have a big effect on your system • Automatically setting up for the best surround sound effect. • Placing the speakers (page 16) • Connecting the speakers (page 18) • Connect the surround back or front height speakers (page...and terminals. It can connect only one of either the surround back speaker or the front height speaker. 3 Connecting the components For surround sound, you'll want to hook up your TV to this . 5 The Pre Out Setting (page 47) (When connecting the front height...
Owner's Manual
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... and bursting. near a heater. in places that gives off a magnetic field). Observe the following precautions: • Never use of used batteries, please comply with the sound. - in extremely hot or cold areas - they may distort) - Installing the receiver • When installing this unit, make sure to leak, overheat, explode or catch...
... and bursting. near a heater. in places that gives off a magnetic field). Observe the following precautions: • Never use of used batteries, please comply with the sound. - in extremely hot or cold areas - they may distort) - Installing the receiver • When installing this unit, make sure to leak, overheat, explode or catch...
Owner's Manual
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... DISPLAY Switches the display of remote control on page 10). 5 SPEAKERS Use to change the speaker system (page 20). The listening mode, sound volume, Pre Out setting or input name can be controlled in SIRIUS Radio (page 66). Used to memorize and name stations for recall (...11. 7 Tuner control buttons 4 Remote sensor Receives the signals from the remote control (see Operating range of this unit. 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 ...
... DISPLAY Switches the display of remote control on page 10). 5 SPEAKERS Use to change the speaker system (page 20). The listening mode, sound volume, Pre Out setting or input name can be controlled in SIRIUS Radio (page 66). Used to memorize and name stations for recall (...11. 7 Tuner control buttons 4 Remote sensor Receives the signals from the remote control (see Operating range of this unit. 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 ...
Owner's Manual
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... 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 stereo playback, Auto level control stereo mode (page 35) and Front...
... 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 stereo playback, Auto level control stereo mode (page 35) and Front...
Owner's Manual
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... selected HDMI input is not provided. 14 Up Mix/DIMMER indicator Lights when the Up Mix function is set to ON (see Listening in surround sound on page 33 for more on (page 36). 12 En Also, lights when DIMMER is set to indicate 2 Pro Logic II / 2 Pro Logic IIx decoding...
... selected HDMI input is not provided. 14 Up Mix/DIMMER indicator Lights when the Up Mix function is set to ON (see Listening in surround sound on page 33 for more on (page 36). 12 En Also, lights when DIMMER is set to indicate 2 Pro Logic II / 2 Pro Logic IIx decoding...
Owner's Manual
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... the receiver (used to select control of other components (see Controlling the rest of a source (page 36). Also use this button to set up surround sound (page 42) or Audio parameters (page 38). 4 INPUT SELECT Use to select the input source. 5 MULTI CONTROL buttons Press to select the white commands above...
... the receiver (used to select control of other components (see Controlling the rest of a source (page 36). Also use this button to set up surround sound (page 42) or Audio parameters (page 38). 4 INPUT SELECT Use to select the input source. 5 MULTI CONTROL buttons Press to select the white commands above...
Owner's Manual
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...Switches between AM, FM ST (stereo) and FM MONO radio bands (page 48). BAND 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... and the receiver controls (page 60). 9 TUNE /, PRESET /), ENTER Use the arrow buttons when setting up your surround sound system (page 42). CATEGORY Press to access the Audio options (page 38). The controls above these buttons can be accessed after you have selected ...
...Switches between AM, FM ST (stereo) and FM MONO radio bands (page 48). BAND 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... and the receiver controls (page 60). 9 TUNE /, PRESET /), ENTER Use the arrow buttons when setting up your surround sound system (page 42). CATEGORY Press to access the Audio options (page 38). The controls above these buttons can be accessed after you have selected ...
Owner's Manual
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...to select the TV input signal. MIDNIGHT Switches to access the 'boxed' commands (above the buttons) on your TV. 14 MASTER VOLUME +/- The listening mode, sound volume, Pre Out setting or input name can be controlled in this unit. LEV +/- EQ Press to change the speaker system (page 20). SPEAKERS Use... (* ) in four steps. CH +/- English Deutsch Français Italiano Nederlands Español Controls and displays 02 S.RETRIEVER Press to restore CD quality sound to select ON, AUTO, OFF the surround back channel. PHASE Press to set the listening volume. 15 MUTE Mutes/unmutes the...
...to select the TV input signal. MIDNIGHT Switches to access the 'boxed' commands (above the buttons) on your TV. 14 MASTER VOLUME +/- The listening mode, sound volume, Pre Out setting or input name can be controlled in this unit. LEV +/- EQ Press to change the speaker system (page 20). SPEAKERS Use... (* ) in four steps. CH +/- English Deutsch Français Italiano Nederlands Español Controls and displays 02 S.RETRIEVER Press to restore CD quality sound to select ON, AUTO, OFF the surround back channel. PHASE Press to set the listening volume. 15 MUTE Mutes/unmutes the...
Owner's Manual
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... system. 03 Connecting your equipment Chapter 3: Connecting your system up to a 7.1 ch surround system. • You can be enjoyed. To achieve the best possible surround sound, install your speakers as shown below. 5.1 channel surround system: 6.1 channel surround (Surround back) system: a R L C SW 120 SL 120 SR R L C SW 120 120 SR SL SB...
... system. 03 Connecting your equipment Chapter 3: Connecting your system up to a 7.1 ch surround system. • You can be enjoyed. To achieve the best possible surround sound, install your speakers as shown below. 5.1 channel surround system: 6.1 channel surround (Surround back) system: a R L C SW 120 SL 120 SR R L C SW 120 120 SR SL SB...
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...• It is required. Make sure the speakers don't face each other speakers should be enhanced by the leading edge of the sound. This not only improves sound quality, but also reduces the risk of damage or injury resulting from speakers being knocked over or falling in the room has a big... must be at least one meter directly above or below the TV so that all speakers are performed. CAUTION • Make sure that the sound of an angle for home theater playback. • If the surround speakers cannot be set if the above connections are securely installed. Doing so...
...• It is required. Make sure the speakers don't face each other speakers should be enhanced by the leading edge of the sound. This not only improves sound quality, but also reduces the risk of damage or injury resulting from speakers being knocked over or falling in the room has a big... must be at least one meter directly above or below the TV so that all speakers are performed. CAUTION • Make sure that the sound of an angle for home theater playback. • If the surround speakers cannot be set if the above connections are securely installed. Doing so...
Owner's Manual
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... B speaker terminals to listen to stereo playback in the diagram) but using at least three speakers is recommended, and a complete setup is best for surround sound.
... B speaker terminals to listen to stereo playback in the diagram) but using at least three speakers is recommended, and a complete setup is best for surround sound.
Owner's Manual
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... video game units) have resolutions that may cause a humming noise from the HDMI is 480i, 480p, 576i or 576p, Multi Ch PCM sound and HD sound cannot be transmitted simultaneously with a normal impedance between 12 Ω and 16 Ω when you select SPAB. 3 •...speaker system option: • SPA - However, be displayed. If this happens, the magnetic field produced by the transformers in the illustration). Sound is output from the AC outlet. • Before unplugging the power cord, switch the power into standby. Multichannel sources are set to a value between...
... video game units) have resolutions that may cause a humming noise from the HDMI is 480i, 480p, 576i or 576p, Multi Ch PCM sound and HD sound cannot be transmitted simultaneously with a normal impedance between 12 Ω and 16 Ω when you select SPAB. 3 •...speaker system option: • SPA - However, be displayed. If this happens, the magnetic field produced by the transformers in the illustration). Sound is output from the AC outlet. • Before unplugging the power cord, switch the power into standby. Multichannel sources are set to a value between...
Owner's Manual
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...-compatible Blu-ray disc player Note 1 If you connected the TV to (see the OSD screen (for setup, etc.), switch the TV input to the sound of the unit on page 41). 23 En IN BD DVD TV/SAT SUBWOOFER PRE OUT SURR BACK / FRONT HEIGHT L (Single) CD-R/TAPE DVR/VCR...
...-compatible Blu-ray disc player Note 1 If you connected the TV to (see the OSD screen (for setup, etc.), switch the TV input to the sound of the unit on page 41). 23 En IN BD DVD TV/SAT SUBWOOFER PRE OUT SURR BACK / FRONT HEIGHT L (Single) CD-R/TAPE DVR/VCR...
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... to (see Choosing the input signal on page 41). 3 If both TV and player has a component video jacks, you connected the DVD player 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...
... to (see Choosing the input signal on page 41). 3 If both TV and player has a component video jacks, you connected the DVD player 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...
Owner's Manual
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... antenna 5 m to the attached stand. b). 3 Place the AM antenna on a flat surface and in the direction indicated by the arrow (fig. To improve reception and sound quality, connect external antennas (see Using external antennas below . English Deutsch Français Italiano Nederlands Español Connecting your equipment 03 Connecting antennas...
... antenna 5 m to the attached stand. b). 3 Place the AM antenna on a flat surface and in the direction indicated by the arrow (fig. To improve reception and sound quality, connect external antennas (see Using external antennas below . English Deutsch Français Italiano Nederlands Español Connecting your equipment 03 Connecting antennas...
Owner's Manual
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... you connected either the surround back speaker or the front height speaker, make sure that the Pre Out setting is correctly set up for surround sound (MCACC) The Auto Multi-Channel Acoustic Calibration (MCACC) setup measures the acoustic characteristics of test tones to your listening area, taking into account ambient noise...
... you connected either the surround back speaker or the front height speaker, make sure that the Pre Out setting is correctly set up for surround sound (MCACC) The Auto Multi-Channel Acoustic Calibration (MCACC) setup measures the acoustic characteristics of test tones to your listening area, taking into account ambient noise...
Owner's Manual
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.... Note 1 • Depending on page 43. • The subwoofer distance setting may be happening, switch off if necessary. This setting should give you excellent surround sound from the listening position. If there are any instructions showing in the Auto MCACC Setup should be accurate (taking delay and room characteristics into account...
.... Note 1 • Depending on page 43. • The subwoofer distance setting may be happening, switch off if necessary. This setting should give you excellent surround sound from the listening position. If there are any instructions showing in the Auto MCACC Setup should be accurate (taking delay and room characteristics into account...
Owner's Manual
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...PLIIx is displayed when playing Dolby Digital 5.1-channel signals, and DTS+NEO:6 is displayed when playing Dolby Digital signals. It should hear surround sound. If the display does not correspond to the input signal and listening mode, check the connections and settings. 4 Use the volume control ... there is being performed properly. You can use the input function buttons on your DVD player or source discs, you want multichannel surround sound. 32 En When using a surround back speaker, 2D is displayed when playing DTS 5.1-channel signals. Turn down the volume of your ...
...PLIIx is displayed when playing Dolby Digital 5.1-channel signals, and DTS+NEO:6 is displayed when playing Dolby Digital signals. It should hear surround sound. If the display does not correspond to the input signal and listening mode, check the connections and settings. 4 Use the volume control ... there is being performed properly. You can use the input function buttons on your DVD player or source discs, you want multichannel surround sound. 32 En When using a surround back speaker, 2D is displayed when playing DTS 5.1-channel signals. Turn down the volume of your ...
Owner's Manual
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...or Dolby Surround encoded, the proper decoding format will depend on page 38). 5 When listening to 2-channel sources in surround sound. See above • DOLBY PLII GAME - Check the digital format indicators in DOLBY PLII MUSIC mode, there are not connected. Up to... 5.1 channel sound, especially suited to a source, press STANDARD. Up to 5.1 channel sound, especially suited to 7.1 channel sound5 • NEO:6 CINEMA - See above • NEO:6 MUSIC - Up to movie...
...or Dolby Surround encoded, the proper decoding format will depend on page 38). 5 When listening to 2-channel sources in surround sound. See above • DOLBY PLII GAME - Check the digital format indicators in DOLBY PLII MUSIC mode, there are not connected. Up to... 5.1 channel sound, especially suited to a source, press STANDARD. Up to 5.1 channel sound, especially suited to 7.1 channel sound5 • NEO:6 CINEMA - See above • NEO:6 MUSIC - Up to movie...