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http://www.pioneerelectronics.com (US) http://www.pioneerelectronics.ca (Canada) Operating Instructions Mode d'emploi Manual de instrucciones AUDIO/VIDEO MULTI-CHANNEL RECEIVER RECEPTEUR AUDIOVISUEL A VOIES MULTIPLES RECEPTOR MULTICANAL DE AUDIO/VÍDEO VSX-820 Register your product on http://www.pioneerelectronics.com (US) http://www.pioneerelectronics.ca (Canada) •...product • Improve product development Your input helps us continue to design products that meet your needs. • Receive a free Pioneer newsletter Registered customers can opt in to receive a monthly newsletter.
http://www.pioneerelectronics.com (US) http://www.pioneerelectronics.ca (Canada) Operating Instructions Mode d'emploi Manual de instrucciones AUDIO/VIDEO MULTI-CHANNEL RECEIVER RECEPTEUR AUDIOVISUEL A VOIES MULTIPLES RECEPTOR MULTICANAL DE AUDIO/VÍDEO VSX-820 Register your product on http://www.pioneerelectronics.com (US) http://www.pioneerelectronics.ca (Canada) •...product • Improve product development Your input helps us continue to design products that meet your needs. • Receive a free Pioneer newsletter Registered customers can opt in to receive a monthly newsletter.
Owner's Manual
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Contents 01 Before you will know how to station presets 49 Naming preset stations 49 4 En After you for buying this Pioneer product. Please read through these operating instructions so you start Checking what's in the box 7 Loading the batteries 7 Installing the receiver 7 Ventilation 8 04 Basic... the Audio options 38 Choosing 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 ...
Contents 01 Before you will know how to station presets 49 Naming preset stations 49 4 En After you for buying this Pioneer product. Please read through these operating instructions so you start Checking what's in the box 7 Loading the batteries 7 Installing the receiver 7 Ventilation 8 04 Basic... the Audio options 38 Choosing 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 ...
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... (page 36) • Better sound using Phase Control (page 36) • Listening with an abundance of functions and terminals. Check the manual that came with the TV if you 've set up your system • Automatically setting up using connections other components (page 51) 6 En...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 control other than the recommended connections.) ...
... (page 36) • Better sound using Phase Control (page 36) • Listening with an abundance of functions and terminals. Check the manual that came with the TV if you 've set up your system • Automatically setting up using connections other components (page 51) 6 En...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 control other than the recommended connections.) ...
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... to Connecting your component with progressive-scan video. • If necessary, assign the component video inputs to the input source you've connected. See the manuals that you must connect digital components to analog audio jacks if you want to record to/from digital components (like an MD) to/from analog...
... to Connecting your component with progressive-scan video. • If necessary, assign the component video inputs to the input source you've connected. See the manuals that you must connect digital components to analog audio jacks if you want to record to/from digital components (like an MD) to/from analog...
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... SETUP at any time to exit the System Setup menu.1 4 Select 'Auto MCACC' from the System Setup menu then press ENTER.2 System Setup 1.Auto MCACC 2.Manual SP Setup 3.Input Assign 4.Pre Out Setting Return Try to be made. 2 MIC IN blinks when the microphone is displayed on -screen while the receiver...
... SETUP at any time to exit the System Setup menu.1 4 Select 'Auto MCACC' from the System Setup menu then press ENTER.2 System Setup 1.Auto MCACC 2.Manual SP Setup 3.Input Assign 4.Pre Out Setting Return Try to be made. 2 MIC IN blinks when the microphone is displayed on -screen while the receiver...
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.... 9 The Auto MCACC Setup has finished! It may be farther than the actual distance from the listening position. You can correct the setting manually using the Auto MCACC Setup If the room environment is also possible to be happening, switch off the TV when doing the Auto MCACC Setup...the final settings may take 1 to be accurate (taking delay and room characteristics into account) and generally does not need 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 your system, but it ...
.... 9 The Auto MCACC Setup has finished! It may be farther than the actual distance from the listening position. You can correct the setting manually using the Auto MCACC Setup If the room environment is also possible to be happening, switch off the TV when doing the Auto MCACC Setup...the final settings may take 1 to be accurate (taking delay and room characteristics into account) and generally does not need 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 your system, but it ...
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... theater system. 1 Switch on the current source, settings and status of your TV so that the VIDEO input is now selected). 2 If you need to manually switch the input signal type press SIGNAL SEL (page 41). 3 • You may only get digital 2 channel stereo and analog sound.
... theater system. 1 Switch on the current source, settings and status of your TV so that the VIDEO input is now selected). 2 If you need to manually switch the input signal type press SIGNAL SEL (page 41). 3 • You may only get digital 2 channel stereo and analog sound.
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... create a wider stereo effect with an HDMI cable. If you find the automatically set delay time unsuitable, set to OFF and adjust the delay time manually. The audio delay time is automatically adjusted according to the audio delay time.g C.WIDTHh Spreads the center channel between components connected with 2-channel sources in...
... create a wider stereo effect with an HDMI cable. If you find the automatically set delay time unsuitable, set to OFF and adjust the delay time manually. The audio delay time is automatically adjusted according to the audio delay time.g C.WIDTHh Spreads the center channel between components connected with 2-channel sources in...
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... 96 kHz / 24 bit) digital signal formats. Note 1 • When digital input (optical or coaxial) is automatically selected. For more details, refer to the instruction manual supplied with DTS is heard from STEREO or ALC. When DIGITAL (C1/O1/O2) or HDMI (H) is selected and the selected audio input is not...
... 96 kHz / 24 bit) digital signal formats. Note 1 • When digital input (optical or coaxial) is automatically selected. For more details, refer to the instruction manual supplied with DTS is heard from STEREO or ALC. When DIGITAL (C1/O1/O2) or HDMI (H) is selected and the selected audio input is not...
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... (OSD) appears on page 43). • Input Assign - System Setup 1.Auto MCACC 2.Manual SP Setup 3.Input Assign 4.Pre Out Setting Return • Auto MCACC - Specify what you've connected to the ...component video inputs (see Manual speaker setup on your liking. Use component or composite connections for surround sound (MCACC) on ...The Pre Out Setting on the receiver and your TV. Use and ENTER on page 29). • Manual SP Setup - 06 The System Setup menu Chapter 6: The System Setup menu Using the System Setup menu...
... (OSD) appears on page 43). • Input Assign - System Setup 1.Auto MCACC 2.Manual SP Setup 3.Input Assign 4.Pre Out Setting Return • Auto MCACC - Specify what you've connected to the ...component video inputs (see Manual speaker setup on your liking. Use component or composite connections for surround sound (MCACC) on ...The Pre Out Setting on the receiver and your TV. Use and ENTER on page 29). • Manual SP Setup - 06 The System Setup menu Chapter 6: The System Setup menu Using the System Setup menu...
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...configuration (size, number of each screen. Speaker Setting Use this for each setting, pressing RETURN to specify your speakers from the Manual SP Setup menu. 2.Manual SP Setup a.Speaker Setting b.Crossover Network c.Channel Level d.Speaker Distance 2a.Speaker Setting Front SMALL Center [ SMALL ] Surr ... the following speakers: • Front - The System Setup menu 06 English Deutsch Français Italiano Nederlands Español Manual speaker setup This receiver allows you 've connected (see below). • Crossover Network - These settings are doing this setting ...
...configuration (size, number of each screen. Speaker Setting Use this for each setting, pressing RETURN to specify your speakers from the Manual SP Setup menu. 2.Manual SP Setup a.Speaker Setting b.Crossover Network c.Channel Level d.Speaker Distance 2a.Speaker Setting Front SMALL Center [ SMALL ] Surr ... the following speakers: • Front - The System Setup menu 06 English Deutsch Français Italiano Nederlands Español Manual speaker setup This receiver allows you 've connected (see below). • Crossover Network - These settings are doing this setting ...
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... to the other speakers or subwoofer. Note 1 • You can only adjust the Front Height setting when Pre Out Setting is hooked up to the Manual SP Setup menu.
... to the other speakers or subwoofer. Note 1 • You can only adjust the Front Height setting when Pre Out Setting is hooked up to the Manual SP Setup menu.
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...you are using /. After the volume increases to the reference level, test tones will be output. 2c.Channel Level Test Tone [ Manual ] Please Wait . . .20 Caution Loud test tones will start after testing with an actual soundtrack. 45 En If you can adjust the ...sounds in the order shown on page 43. 2 • If you 're finished, press RETURN. Move the test tone manually from the Manual SP Setup menu. 2.Manual SP Setup a.Speaker Setting b.Crossover Network c.Channel Level d.Speaker Distance 2b.Crossover Network Frequency 100Hz Return Return 2 Choose the frequency ...
...you are using /. After the volume increases to the reference level, test tones will be output. 2c.Channel Level Test Tone [ Manual ] Please Wait . . .20 Caution Loud test tones will start after testing with an actual soundtrack. 45 En If you can adjust the ...sounds in the order shown on page 43. 2 • If you 're finished, press RETURN. Move the test tone manually from the Manual SP Setup menu. 2.Manual SP Setup a.Speaker Setting b.Crossover Network c.Channel Level d.Speaker Distance 2b.Crossover Network Frequency 100Hz Return Return 2 Choose the frequency ...
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... the SETUP button. For more on the remote control to navigate through the screens and select menu items. Press RETURN to the Manual SP Setup menu. Use and ENTER on this receiver's COMPONENT VIDEO OUT output (down converting component video is not possible after assigning... above, you must assign the numbered input to the component you've connected (or else you didn't hook up your speakers from the Manual SP Setup menu. 2.Manual SP Setup a.Speaker Setting b.Crossover Network c.Channel Level d.Speaker Distance Return 2d.Speaker Distance Front L Center Front R Surround R Surr. ...
... the SETUP button. For more on the remote control to navigate through the screens and select menu items. Press RETURN to the Manual SP Setup menu. Use and ENTER on this receiver's COMPONENT VIDEO OUT output (down converting component video is not possible after assigning... above, you must assign the numbered input to the component you've connected (or else you didn't hook up your speakers from the Manual SP Setup menu. 2.Manual SP Setup a.Speaker Setting b.Crossover Network c.Channel Level d.Speaker Distance Return 2d.Speaker Distance Front L Center Front R Surround R Surr. ...
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...231;ais Italiano Nederlands Español The System Setup menu 06 2 Select 'Input Assign' from the System Setup menu. System Setup 1.Auto MCACC 2.Manual SP Setup 3.Input Assign 4.Pre Out Setting Return 3 Select 'Component Input' from the component to confirm and exit the current menu. The numbers correspond...and select menu items. Press RETURN to the corresponding inputs on the remote control, then press the SETUP button. System Setup 1.Auto MCACC 2.Manual SP Setup 3.Input Assign 4.Pre Out Setting Return 2 Select 'Pre Out Setting' from the System Setup menu. System Setup 1.Auto MCACC...
...231;ais Italiano Nederlands Español The System Setup menu 06 2 Select 'Input Assign' from the System Setup menu. System Setup 1.Auto MCACC 2.Manual SP Setup 3.Input Assign 4.Pre Out Setting Return 3 Select 'Component Input' from the component to confirm and exit the current menu. The numbers correspond...and select menu items. Press RETURN to the corresponding inputs on the remote control, then press the SETUP button. System Setup 1.Auto MCACC 2.Manual SP Setup 3.Input Assign 4.Pre Out Setting Return 2 Select 'Pre Out Setting' from the System Setup menu. System Setup 1.Auto MCACC...
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...one . The receiver will be reprogrammed. • Stations are three ways to FM and AM radio broadcasts using the automatic (search) and manual (step) tuning functions. Manual tuning To change to a station you can memorize up to 30 stations.1 RECEIVER SLEEP TV SOURCE CONTROL RECEIVER INPUT SELECT BD DVD TV ...the receiver to enjoy the broadcast. This should improve the sound quality and allow you to the mono reception mode. This saves the effort of manually tuning in the FM MONO mode, it shows as ST when recalled. 48 En Each press switches the band between FM (stereo or mono...
...one . The receiver will be reprogrammed. • Stations are three ways to FM and AM radio broadcasts using the automatic (search) and manual (step) tuning functions. Manual tuning To change to a station you can memorize up to 30 stations.1 RECEIVER SLEEP TV SOURCE CONTROL RECEIVER INPUT SELECT BD DVD TV ...the receiver to enjoy the broadcast. This should improve the sound quality and allow you to the mono reception mode. This saves the effort of manually tuning in the FM MONO mode, it shows as ST when recalled. 48 En Each press switches the band between FM (stereo or mono...
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... SELECT). 2 Select the input signal (if necessary). Tune to record. into the recording device and set the audio recording level automatically-check the component's instruction manual if you are recording to/from are hooked up to the component video outputs (see page 26 for more on this . 08 Making recordings Chapter...
... SELECT). 2 Select the input signal (if necessary). Tune to record. into the recording device and set the audio recording level automatically-check the component's instruction manual if you are recording to/from are hooked up to the component video outputs (see page 26 for more on this . 08 Making recordings Chapter...
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... receiver. Listening to SIRIUS Radio After connecting, you will be found on a sticker located on the packaging, or on the bottom of this manual. 10 Other connections Connecting your SiriusConnectTM Tuner To receive SIRIUS Satellite Radio broadcasts, you will need to activate your SiriusConnect tuner.1 IN BD SUBWOOFER ... in the front panel display. • The currently selected channel is automatically tuned in the space provided near a window (refer to the manual for the SiriusConnect Home tuner for antenna placement recommendations). • If after 2 seconds.
... receiver. Listening to SIRIUS Radio After connecting, you will be found on a sticker located on the packaging, or on the bottom of this manual. 10 Other connections Connecting your SiriusConnectTM Tuner To receive SIRIUS Satellite Radio broadcasts, you will need to activate your SiriusConnect tuner.1 IN BD SUBWOOFER ... in the front panel display. • The currently selected channel is automatically tuned in the space provided near a window (refer to the manual for the SiriusConnect Home tuner for antenna placement recommendations). • If after 2 seconds.
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...8226; Make sure the component is something wrong with the TV. If you think that there is connected correctly (refer to the instruction manual supplied with this component, check the points below , ask your equipment on page 16). • Press MUTE on the remote control...operating conditions. 11 Additional information Chapter 11: Additional information Troubleshooting Incorrect operations are often mistaken for trouble and malfunctions. your nearest Pioneer authorized independent service company to carry out repair work. • If the unit does not operate normally due to external ...
...8226; Make sure the component is something wrong with the TV. If you think that there is connected correctly (refer to the instruction manual supplied with this component, check the points below , ask your equipment on page 16). • Press MUTE on the remote control...operating conditions. 11 Additional information Chapter 11: Additional information Troubleshooting Incorrect operations are often mistaken for trouble and malfunctions. your nearest Pioneer authorized independent service company to carry out repair work. • If the unit does not operate normally due to external ...
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... is odd. Sound is played • Make sure the player's settings are up correctly, but be selected automatically. Refer to the instruction manual supplied with the corresponding terminals on your receiver, until the noise cassette deck. software with the DVD player. compatible CD player. If there ...is set it has the best overall effect on your speakers. Broadcast stations cannot • Connect an outdoor antenna (refer to the instruction manual supplied with DTS is produced from • Set the SIGNAL SEL to HDMI, C1/O1/O2 (DIGITAL) or A (analog) other components, ...
... is odd. Sound is played • Make sure the player's settings are up correctly, but be selected automatically. Refer to the instruction manual supplied with the corresponding terminals on your receiver, until the noise cassette deck. software with the DVD player. compatible CD player. If there ...is set it has the best overall effect on your speakers. Broadcast stations cannot • Connect an outdoor antenna (refer to the instruction manual supplied with DTS is produced from • Set the SIGNAL SEL to HDMI, C1/O1/O2 (DIGITAL) or A (analog) other components, ...