Owner's Manual
Page 3
... prevent fire hazard, the Class 2 Wiring Cable should also be blocked or covered with the manufacturer's instructions. 8) Do not install near water. 6) Clean only with speaker, and should never be unplugged from the AC outlet when left unused for a long period of time (for ventilation to improve heat radiation (at least...
... prevent fire hazard, the Class 2 Wiring Cable should also be blocked or covered with the manufacturer's instructions. 8) Do not install near water. 6) Clean only with speaker, and should never be unplugged from the AC outlet when left unused for a long period of time (for ventilation to improve heat radiation (at least...
Owner's Manual
Page 4
... the input signal 41 Using the headphone 41 06 The System Setup menu Using the System Setup menu 42 Manual speaker setup 43 Speaker Setting 43 Crossover Network 45 Channel Level 45 Speaker Distance 46 The Input Assign menu 46 The Pre Out Setting 47 07 Using the tuner Listening to the radio... system Basic playback 32 Auto playback 33 Listening in surround sound 33 Using the Advanced surround effects . . . . . 34 Listening in a safe place for buying this Pioneer product. Please read through these operating instructions so you for future reference.
... the input signal 41 Using the headphone 41 06 The System Setup menu Using the System Setup menu 42 Manual speaker setup 43 Speaker Setting 43 Crossover Network 45 Channel Level 45 Speaker Distance 46 The Input Assign menu 46 The Pre Out Setting 47 07 Using the tuner Listening to the radio... system Basic playback 32 Auto playback 33 Listening in surround sound 33 Using the Advanced surround effects . . . . . 34 Listening in a safe place for buying this Pioneer product. Please read through these operating instructions so you for future reference.
Owner's Manual
Page 6
...8226; Setting the Up Mix function (page 38) • Setting the Audio options (page 38) • Choosing the input signal (page 41) • Manual speaker setup (page 43) 9 Making maximum use of the remote control • Setting the remote to be made as shown below to this . 5... The Pre Out Setting (page 47) (When connecting the front height speakers.) The Input Assign menu (page 46) (When using connections other components (page 51) 6 En The colors of the steps indicate the following the procedure ...
...8226; Setting the Up Mix function (page 38) • Setting the Audio options (page 38) • Choosing the input signal (page 41) • Manual speaker setup (page 43) 9 Making maximum use of the remote control • Setting the remote to be made as shown below to this . 5... The Pre Out Setting (page 47) (When connecting the front height speakers.) The Input Assign menu (page 46) (When using connections other components (page 51) 6 En The colors of the steps indicate the following the procedure ...
Owner's Manual
Page 9
... 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 ...Français Italiano Nederlands Español Chapter 2: Controls and displays Front panel 1 23 45 STANDBY/ON INPUT SELECTOR PHASE CONTROL SPEAKERS DIMMER DISPLAY BAND 6 7 8 AUDIO/ VIDEO MULTI- DISPLAY Switches the display of remote control on after the Auto MCACC Setup (...
... 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 ...Français Italiano Nederlands Español Chapter 2: Controls and displays Front panel 1 23 45 STANDBY/ON INPUT SELECTOR PHASE CONTROL SPEAKERS DIMMER DISPLAY BAND 6 7 8 AUDIO/ VIDEO MULTI- DISPLAY Switches the display of remote control on after the Auto MCACC Setup (...
Owner's Manual
Page 10
... 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 Stage Surround Advance modes...
... 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 Stage Surround Advance modes...
Owner's Manual
Page 11
...switched on (page 36). 2 AUTO Lights when the Auto Surround feature is switched on (see Auto playback on , this lights to indicate the current speaker system, A and/or B (page 20). 6 Sleep timer indicator Lights when the receiver is in auto stereo mode. 4 TUNE Lights when a ...normal broadcast channel or SIRIUS channel is being received. 5 Speaker indicators Lights to indicate NEO:6 processing (page 33). 11 Dolby Digital indicators 2D Lights when a Dolby Digital encoded signal is detected. 2D+ Lights when...
...switched on (page 36). 2 AUTO Lights when the Auto Surround feature is switched on (see Auto playback on , this lights to indicate the current speaker system, A and/or B (page 20). 6 Sleep timer indicator Lights when the receiver is in auto stereo mode. 4 TUNE Lights when a ...normal broadcast channel or SIRIUS channel is being received. 5 Speaker indicators Lights to indicate NEO:6 processing (page 33). 11 Dolby Digital indicators 2D Lights when a Dolby Digital encoded signal is detected. 2D+ Lights when...
Owner's Manual
Page 13
... CTRL CATEGORY TUNE BAND RETURN DTV/ TV MUTE 10 BASS TRE 11 MEMORY HDD DVD VCR 1 2 3 DISP S.RETRIEVER SB CH CH SELECT EQ 4 5 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...
... CTRL CATEGORY TUNE BAND RETURN DTV/ TV MUTE 10 BASS TRE 11 MEMORY HDD DVD VCR 1 2 3 DISP S.RETRIEVER SB CH CH SELECT EQ 4 5 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...
Owner's Manual
Page 15
...remote. to switch on/off Acoustic Calibration EQ setting (page 37). EQ Press to adjust the level (page 45). MIDNIGHT Switches to change the speaker system (page 20). The brightness can be checked by selecting an input source.1 17 SHIFT Press to set the listening volume. 15 MUTE Mutes.../unmutes the sound. 16 DISP Switches the display of the TV. CH +/- SPEAKERS Use to Midnight or Loudness listening (page 39). Use to select a channel, then use LEV +/- CH SELECT Press repeatedly to select channels. Use ...
...remote. to switch on/off Acoustic Calibration EQ setting (page 37). EQ Press to adjust the level (page 45). MIDNIGHT Switches to change the speaker system (page 20). The brightness can be checked by selecting an input source.1 17 SHIFT Press to set the listening volume. 15 MUTE Mutes.../unmutes the sound. 16 DISP Switches the display of the TV. CH +/- SPEAKERS Use to Midnight or Loudness listening (page 39). Use to select a channel, then use LEV +/- CH SELECT Press repeatedly to select channels. Use ...
Owner's Manual
Page 16
... you can be enjoyed. 03 Connecting your equipment Chapter 3: Connecting your equipment Placing the speakers By connecting the left and right front speakers (L/R), the center speaker (C), the left and right surround speakers (SL/SR), and the subwoofer (SW), a 5.1 ch surround system can connect the... left and right surround back speakers (SBL/SBR) and the left and right front height speaker (FHL/FHR) to boost your speakers as shown below. 5.1 channel surround system: 6.1 channel surround (Surround back) system: a R L C ...
... you can be enjoyed. 03 Connecting your equipment Chapter 3: Connecting your equipment Placing the speakers By connecting the left and right front speakers (L/R), the center speaker (C), the left and right surround speakers (SL/SR), and the subwoofer (SW), a 5.1 ch surround system can connect the... left and right surround back speakers (SBL/SBR) and the left and right front height speaker (FHL/FHR) to boost your speakers as shown below. 5.1 channel surround system: 6.1 channel surround (Surround back) system: a R L C ...
Owner's Manual
Page 17
... the floor (except the subwoofer), or mounting them very high on a wall is required. If not, place them . Also, make sure the center speaker does not cross the line formed by turning off the Up Mix function (see Setting the Up Mix function on page 38). • Try not ... Out setting must be placed on the floor. Connecting your equipment 03 English Deutsch Français Italiano Nederlands Español Hints on the speaker placement Where you put your ears and titled slight downward. This not only improves sound quality, but also reduces the risk of damage or injury...
... the floor (except the subwoofer), or mounting them very high on a wall is required. If not, place them . Also, make sure the center speaker does not cross the line formed by turning off the Up Mix function (see Setting the Up Mix function on page 38). • Try not ... Out setting must be placed on the floor. Connecting your equipment 03 English Deutsch Français Italiano Nederlands Español Hints on the speaker placement Where you put your ears and titled slight downward. This not only improves sound quality, but also reduces the risk of damage or injury...
Owner's Manual
Page 18
...CD-R/TAPE DVR/VCR ADAPTER PORT (OUTPUT 5 V 100 mA MAX) VIDEO DVR/VCR OUT IN TV/SAT IN SPEAKERS A R FRONT L R SURROUND L L IN R TV/SAT DVD L IN R AUDIO IN MONITOR OUT DVD IN BD IN SPEAKERS B ANTENNA PR PB Y MONITOR OUT BD FM UNBAL 75 SIRIUS IN R IN 2 (DVD) IN AM ... a normal impedance between 12 Ω and 16 Ω if you connect the speaker on the right to the right (R) terminal and the speaker on the speakers. However, note that only the front speakers are set to the left (L) terminal. Also make sure the positive and negative (+/-) terminals on the receiver match those...
...CD-R/TAPE DVR/VCR ADAPTER PORT (OUTPUT 5 V 100 mA MAX) VIDEO DVR/VCR OUT IN TV/SAT IN SPEAKERS A R FRONT L R SURROUND L L IN R TV/SAT DVD L IN R AUDIO IN MONITOR OUT DVD IN BD IN SPEAKERS B ANTENNA PR PB Y MONITOR OUT BD FM UNBAL 75 SIRIUS IN R IN 2 (DVD) IN AM ... a normal impedance between 12 Ω and 16 Ω if you connect the speaker on the right to the right (R) terminal and the speaker on the speakers. However, note that only the front speakers are set to the left (L) terminal. Also make sure the positive and negative (+/-) terminals on the receiver match those...
Owner's Manual
Page 19
...You can use the additional amplifier on page 47). If any uninsulated parts. • Make sure that all the bare speaker wire is connected, set the Pre Out setting (see The Pre Out Setting on the surround back channel pre-outs for a single...Deutsch Français Italiano Nederlands Español Connecting your equipment 03 Bare wire connections A-Speaker terminals: 1 Twist exposed wire strands together. 2 Loosen terminal and insert exposed wire. 3 Tighten terminal. 1 2 3 10 mm (3/8 in.) B-Speaker terminals: 1 Twist exposed wire strands together. 2 Push open the tabs and insert exposed...
...You can use the additional amplifier on page 47). If any uninsulated parts. • Make sure that all the bare speaker wire is connected, set the Pre Out setting (see The Pre Out Setting on the surround back channel pre-outs for a single...Deutsch Français Italiano Nederlands Español Connecting your equipment 03 Bare wire connections A-Speaker terminals: 1 Twist exposed wire strands together. 2 Loosen terminal and insert exposed wire. 3 Tighten terminal. 1 2 3 10 mm (3/8 in.) B-Speaker terminals: 1 Twist exposed wire strands together. 2 Push open the tabs and insert exposed...
Owner's Manual
Page 20
... the video signal does not appear on your TV or flat panel TV, try adjusting the resolution settings on your equipment Switching the speaker system Three speaker system settings are downmixed only when the STEREO or ALC mode is output from the AC outlet. • Before unplugging the power ... You can be received. 20 En However, if SPB is selected above, no sound will be aware that some components (such as shown in speaker system B, and the subwoofer. If connecting the player and the TV via this receiver, for stereo output from this case, use a (analog) composite ...
... the video signal does not appear on your TV or flat panel TV, try adjusting the resolution settings on your equipment Switching the speaker system Three speaker system settings are downmixed only when the STEREO or ALC mode is output from the AC outlet. • Before unplugging the power ... You can be received. 20 En However, if SPB is selected above, no sound will be aware that some components (such as shown in speaker system B, and the subwoofer. If connecting the player and the TV via this receiver, for stereo output from this case, use a (analog) composite ...
Owner's Manual
Page 23
...-R/TAPE DVR/VCR OUT R PRE OUT CD CD-R/TAPE DVR/VCR ADAPTER PORT (OUTPUT 5 V 100 mA MAX) VIDEO DVR/VCR OUT IN TV/SAT IN SPEAKERS A R FRONT L R SURROUN COAXIAL ASSIGNABLE DVR/VCR IN 1 (CD) OPTICAL IN 2 OUT IN 1 (CD-R/TAPE) HDMI ASSIGNABLE 12 L IN R TV/SAT DVD L IN R AUDIO IN ...MONITOR OUT DVD IN BD IN SPEAKERS B ANTENNA 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 2 VIDEO...
...-R/TAPE DVR/VCR OUT R PRE OUT CD CD-R/TAPE DVR/VCR ADAPTER PORT (OUTPUT 5 V 100 mA MAX) VIDEO DVR/VCR OUT IN TV/SAT IN SPEAKERS A R FRONT L R SURROUN COAXIAL ASSIGNABLE DVR/VCR IN 1 (CD) OPTICAL IN 2 OUT IN 1 (CD-R/TAPE) HDMI ASSIGNABLE 12 L IN R TV/SAT DVD L IN R AUDIO IN ...MONITOR OUT DVD IN BD IN SPEAKERS B ANTENNA 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 2 VIDEO...
Owner's Manual
Page 24
...-R/TAPE DVR/VCR OUT R PRE OUT CD CD-R/TAPE DVR/VCR ADAPTER PORT (OUTPUT 5 V 100 mA MAX) 3 VIDEO DVR/VCR TV/SAT OUT IN IN SPEAKERS A R FRONT L R SURROUN COAXIAL ASSIGNABLE DVR/VCR IN 1 (CD) OPTICAL IN 2 OUT IN 1 (CD-R/TAPE) HDMI ASSIGNABLE 12 L IN R TV/SAT DVD L IN R AUDIO IN ...MONITOR OUT DVD IN BD IN SPEAKERS B ANTENNA PR PB Y MMOONNIITTOORR 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 VIDEO...
...-R/TAPE DVR/VCR OUT R PRE OUT CD CD-R/TAPE DVR/VCR ADAPTER PORT (OUTPUT 5 V 100 mA MAX) 3 VIDEO DVR/VCR TV/SAT OUT IN IN SPEAKERS A R FRONT L R SURROUN COAXIAL ASSIGNABLE DVR/VCR IN 1 (CD) OPTICAL IN 2 OUT IN 1 (CD-R/TAPE) HDMI ASSIGNABLE 12 L IN R TV/SAT DVD L IN R AUDIO IN ...MONITOR OUT DVD IN BD IN SPEAKERS B ANTENNA PR PB Y MMOONNIITTOORR 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 VIDEO...
Owner's Manual
Page 28
... to access the front video connections. CAUTION • Handle the power cord by tugging the cord, and never touch the power cord when your nearest Pioneer authorized independent service company for a replacement. • The receiver should be disconnected by removing the mains plug from the wall socket when not in a while... once in regular use, e.g., when on the remote control. The power cords should be routed so that they are wet, as this receiver, including the speakers. • Plug the AC power cord into a convenient AC power outlet.
... to access the front video connections. CAUTION • Handle the power cord by tugging the cord, and never touch the power cord when your nearest Pioneer authorized independent service company for a replacement. • The receiver should be disconnected by removing the mains plug from the wall socket when not in a while... once in regular use, e.g., when on the remote control. The power cords should be routed so that they are wet, as this receiver, including the speakers. • Plug the AC power cord into a convenient AC power outlet.
Owner's Manual
Page 29
... up the microphone provided with your system, the receiver uses the information from a series of your listening area, taking into account ambient noise, speaker size and distance, and tests for system setup. • The Auto MCACC Setup will not appear if you have connected using a table or...for surround sound (MCACC) The Auto Multi-Channel Acoustic Calibration (MCACC) setup measures the acoustic characteristics of test tones to optimize the speaker settings and equalization for your particular room. Make sure there are output at ear level using the HDMI output to the MCACC SETUP...
... up the microphone provided with your system, the receiver uses the information from a series of your listening area, taking into account ambient noise, speaker size and distance, and tests for system setup. • The Auto MCACC Setup will not appear if you have connected using a table or...for surround sound (MCACC) The Auto Multi-Channel Acoustic Calibration (MCACC) setup measures the acoustic characteristics of test tones to optimize the speaker settings and equalization for your particular room. Make sure there are output at ear level using the HDMI output to the MCACC SETUP...
Owner's Manual
Page 30
..., go to finish. Back [YESx2] Subwoofer [ YES ] 10:Next OK Return If the speaker configuration displayed isn't correct, use / to select the speaker and / to be a problem with the speaker connection. When you have. • With error messages (such as Too much ambient noise) select...SP Setup 3.Input Assign 4.Pre Out Setting Return Try to be made. 2 MIC IN blinks when the microphone is not connected to determine the speakers present in step 7 is turned up. • See below . If you see Other problems when using the Auto MCACC Setup on -screen while...
..., go to finish. Back [YESx2] Subwoofer [ YES ] 10:Next OK Return If the speaker configuration displayed isn't correct, use / to select the speaker and / to be a problem with the speaker connection. When you have. • With error messages (such as Too much ambient noise) select...SP Setup 3.Input Assign 4.Pre Out Setting Return Try to be made. 2 MIC IN blinks when the microphone is not connected to determine the speakers present in step 7 is turned up. • See below . If you see Other problems when using the Auto MCACC Setup on -screen while...
Owner's Manual
Page 31
...it is also possible to adjust these settings manually using the System Setup menu (starting on page 42).1 Other problems when using the Speaker Setting on the characteristics of the microphone. The settings made in the front panel display, please follow them off if necessary. It ...may interfere with different size settings. Check for the Auto MCACC Setup (too much background noise, echo off the walls, obstacles blocking the speakers from the listening position. You can correct the setting manually using the Auto MCACC Setup If the room environment is happening. Note 1 •...
...it is also possible to adjust these settings manually using the System Setup menu (starting on page 42).1 Other problems when using the Speaker Setting on the characteristics of the microphone. The settings made in the front panel display, please follow them off if necessary. It ...may interfere with different size settings. Check for the Auto MCACC Setup (too much background noise, echo off the walls, obstacles blocking the speakers from the listening position. You can correct the setting manually using the Auto MCACC Setup If the room environment is happening. Note 1 •...
Owner's Manual
Page 32
... playing a Dolby Digital or DTS surround sound DVD disc, you should be set to a multichannel listening mode if you will only hear sound from the speakers connected to this receiver (for example a DVD player), your TV1 and subwoofer (if you have one), then the receiver (press RECEIVER). • ...control to select 'AUTO SURROUND' and start playback of the receiver. Note 1 Make sure that all sound is coming from the front left/right speakers in this to convert the MPEG audio to PCM. • Depending on the front panel display whether or not surround sound playback is being ...
... playing a Dolby Digital or DTS surround sound DVD disc, you should be set to a multichannel listening mode if you will only hear sound from the speakers connected to this receiver (for example a DVD player), your TV1 and subwoofer (if you have one), then the receiver (press RECEIVER). • ...control to select 'AUTO SURROUND' and start playback of the receiver. Note 1 Make sure that all sound is coming from the front left/right speakers in this to convert the MPEG audio to PCM. • Depending on the front panel display whether or not surround sound playback is being ...