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... Auto playback 33 Listening in surround sound 33 Using the Advanced surround effects . . . . . 34 Listening in a safe place for buying this Pioneer product. After you start Checking what's in the box 7 Loading the batteries 7 Installing the receiver 7 Ventilation 8 04 Basic Setup Automatically setting up ... 29 Other problems when using the Auto MCACC Setup 31 02 Controls and displays Front panel 9 Operating range of remote control 10 Display 11 Remote control 13 03 Connecting your equipment Placing the speakers 16 Hints on the speaker placement 17 Connecting the speakers 18 ...
... Auto playback 33 Listening in surround sound 33 Using the Advanced surround effects . . . . . 34 Listening in a safe place for buying this Pioneer product. After you start Checking what's in the box 7 Loading the batteries 7 Installing the receiver 7 Ventilation 8 04 Basic Setup Automatically setting up ... 29 Other problems when using the Auto MCACC Setup 31 02 Controls and displays Front panel 9 Operating range of remote control 10 Display 11 Remote control 13 03 Connecting your equipment Placing the speakers 16 Hints on the speaker placement 17 Connecting the speakers 18 ...
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... 08 Making recordings Making an audio or a video recording 50 09 Controlling the rest of your system Setting the remote to control other components 51 Selecting preset codes directly 51 Clearing all the remote control settings. . . . . 52 Controls for TVs 53 Controls for Wireless Enjoyment of Music 63 Wireless music play 63...
... 08 Making recordings Making an audio or a video recording 50 09 Controlling the rest of your system Setting the remote to control other components 51 Selecting preset codes directly 51 Clearing all the remote control settings. . . . . 52 Controls for TVs 53 Controls for Wireless Enjoyment of Music 63 Wireless music play 63...
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... 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.) 6 Use the on the sound. Check the manual that came with an abundance of functions...
... 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.) 6 Use the on the sound. Check the manual that came with an abundance of functions...
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... Français Italiano Nederlands Español Before you start 01 Chapter 1: Before you 've received the following supplied accessories: • Setup microphone • Remote control • Dry cell batteries (AAA size IEC R03) x2 • AM loop antenna • FM wire antenna • iPod cable • These operating instructions...
... Français Italiano Nederlands Español Before you start 01 Chapter 1: Before you 've received the following supplied accessories: • Setup microphone • Remote control • Dry cell batteries (AAA size IEC R03) x2 • AM loop antenna • FM wire antenna • iPod cable • These operating instructions...
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... can be displayed, depending on (Acoustic Calibration EQ is on the input source you have selected. 9 En DISPLAY Switches the display of remote control on after the Auto MCACC Setup (page 29)). Note 1 The Pre Out setting may or may not be checked by selecting an...Tuner control buttons 4 Remote sensor Receives the signals from the remote control (see Operating range of this unit. TUNER EDIT Use with TUNE /, PRESET / and ENTER to on page 10). 5 SPEAKERS Use to preset the channel in four steps. CHANNEL RECEIVER VSX-820 TUNE TUNER EDIT PRESET...
... can be displayed, depending on (Acoustic Calibration EQ is on the input source you have selected. 9 En DISPLAY Switches the display of remote control on after the Auto MCACC Setup (page 29)). Note 1 The Pre Out setting may or may not be checked by selecting an...Tuner control buttons 4 Remote sensor Receives the signals from the remote control (see Operating range of this unit. TUNER EDIT Use with TUNE /, PRESET / and ENTER to on page 10). 5 SPEAKERS Use to preset the channel in four steps. CHANNEL RECEIVER VSX-820 TUNE TUNER EDIT PRESET...
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When the headphones are obstacles between the remote control and the receiver's remote sensor. • Direct sunlight or 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 ... (Auto playback on page 28. 14 MCACC SETUP MIC jack Use to connect headphones. STANDARD Press for the most accurate reproduction of remote control The remote control may not work properly if: • There are connected, there is operated simultaneously with another infrared...
When the headphones are obstacles between the remote control and the receiver's remote sensor. • Direct sunlight or 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 ... (Auto playback on page 28. 14 MCACC SETUP MIC jack Use to connect headphones. STANDARD Press for the most accurate reproduction of remote control The remote control may not work properly if: • There are connected, there is operated simultaneously with another infrared...
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...receiver between 2 Pro Logic II options (page 33). STEREO/A.L.C. Controls and displays 02 English Deutsch Français Italiano Nederlands Español PRESET Remote control 1 RECEIVER SLEEP TV SOURCE CONTROL 2 3 RECEIVER INPUT SELECT INPUT 4 BD DVD TV 12 13 DVR CD CD-R CH 5 ADAPTER ...an input signal (page 41). 7 Listening mode buttons AUTO/DIRECT Switches between Auto surround mode (Auto playback on . 3 RECEIVER Switches the remote to control the receiver (used to switch between standby and on page 33) and Stream Direct playback. Also use this button to set ...
...receiver between 2 Pro Logic II options (page 33). STEREO/A.L.C. Controls and displays 02 English Deutsch Français Italiano Nederlands Español PRESET Remote control 1 RECEIVER SLEEP TV SOURCE CONTROL 2 3 RECEIVER INPUT SELECT INPUT 4 BD DVD TV 12 13 DVR CD CD-R CH 5 ADAPTER ...an input signal (page 41). 7 Listening mode buttons AUTO/DIRECT Switches between Auto surround mode (Auto playback on . 3 RECEIVER Switches the remote to control the receiver (used to switch between standby and on page 33) and Stream Direct playback. Also use this button to set ...
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... Press repeatedly to compressed audio sources (page 36). MIDNIGHT Switches to select ON, AUTO, OFF the surround back channel. PHASE Press to switch on the remote. These buttons are dedicated to control the TV assigned to set the listening volume. 15 MUTE Mutes/unmutes the sound. 16 DISP Switches the display...
... Press repeatedly to compressed audio sources (page 36). MIDNIGHT Switches to select ON, AUTO, OFF the surround back channel. PHASE Press to switch on the remote. These buttons are dedicated to control the TV assigned to set the listening volume. 15 MUTE Mutes/unmutes the sound. 16 DISP Switches the display...
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...the same way you find it with other way. There are accessed via the front panel using the INPUT SELECTOR or VIDEO button on the remote control. Do not pull out the plug by removing the mains plug from the wall socket when not in a while. If you made ... panel video terminal Front video connections are standard audio/video jacks. CAUTION • Handle the power cord by the plug part. 03 Connecting your nearest Pioneer authorized independent service company for a replacement. • The receiver should be routed so that they are wet, as this receiver, including the speakers. ...
...the same way you find it with other way. There are accessed via the front panel using the INPUT SELECTOR or VIDEO button on the remote control. Do not pull out the plug by removing the mains plug from the wall socket when not in a while. If you made ... panel video terminal Front video connections are standard audio/video jacks. CAUTION • Handle the power cord by the plug part. 03 Connecting your nearest Pioneer authorized independent service company for a replacement. • The receiver should be routed so that they are wet, as this receiver, including the speakers. ...
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...En If selecting RETRY doesn't fix the problem, turn off the power and check the speaker connections. 8 Make sure 'OK' is displayed on the remote control to navigate through the screens and select menu items. Press RETURN to exit the current menu. • Press SETUP at any time to exit...tones. 7 Confirm the speaker configuration. If the screen in step 7 is left untouched for 10 seconds and the ENTER button is displayed on the remote control, then press the SETUP button. 04 Basic Setup 3 Press RECEIVER on -screen while the receiver outputs more test tones to determine the optimum receiver...
...En If selecting RETRY doesn't fix the problem, turn off the power and check the speaker connections. 8 Make sure 'OK' is displayed on the remote control to navigate through the screens and select menu items. Press RETURN to exit the current menu. • Press SETUP at any time to exit...tones. 7 Confirm the speaker configuration. If the screen in step 7 is left untouched for 10 seconds and the ENTER button is displayed on the remote control, then press the SETUP button. 04 Basic Setup 3 Press RECEIVER on -screen while the receiver outputs more test tones to determine the optimum receiver...
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... on your DVD player or source discs, you will only hear sound from the speakers connected to check the digital audio output settings on the remote control, INPUT SELECT, or the front panel INPUT SELECTOR dial.2 3 Press AUTO/DIRECT to select 'AUTO SURROUND' and start playback of the source.3 If you...
... on your DVD player or source discs, you will only hear sound from the speakers connected to check the digital audio output settings on the remote control, INPUT SELECT, or the front panel INPUT SELECTOR dial.2 3 Press AUTO/DIRECT to select 'AUTO SURROUND' and start playback of the source.3 If you...
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... VOLUME MENU PRESET PRESET RECEIVER INPUT SELECT INPUT ENTER BD DVD TV HOME MENU SETUP iPod CTRL C GO TUNE BAND RETURN 1 Press RECEIVER on the remote control, then press AUDIO PARAMETER button. 2 Use / to select the setting you want to turn this . 3 Use / to adjust. The defaults...
... VOLUME MENU PRESET PRESET RECEIVER INPUT SELECT INPUT ENTER BD DVD TV HOME MENU SETUP iPod CTRL C GO TUNE BAND RETURN 1 Press RECEIVER on the remote control, then press AUDIO PARAMETER button. 2 Use / to select the setting you want to turn this . 3 Use / to adjust. The defaults...
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... 96 kHz / 24 bit) digital signal formats. Each press cycles through your DVD player. 2 When the HDMI option in Setting the Audio options on the remote control. 2 Press SIGNAL SEL to select the input signal corresponding to DIGITAL or HDMI, 2 lights when a Dolby Digital signal is input, and DTS lights when...
... 96 kHz / 24 bit) digital signal formats. Each press cycles through your DVD player. 2 When the HDMI option in Setting the Audio options on the remote control. 2 Press SIGNAL SEL to select the input signal corresponding to DIGITAL or HDMI, 2 lights when a Dolby Digital signal is input, and DTS lights when...
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...time to your liking. Specify the size, number, distance and overall balance of the speakers you've connected (see Manual speaker setup on the remote control to navigate through the screens and select menu items. Press RETURN to confirm and exit the current menu. 3 Select the setting you have... 2.Manual SP Setup 3.Input Assign 4.Pre Out Setting Return • Auto MCACC - Specify how to the receiver in analog. 2 Press RECEIVER on the remote control, then press the SETUP button.2 An on-screen display (OSD) appears on page 47). Use the RECEIVER button to switch on.1 Switch the...
...time to your liking. Specify the size, number, distance and overall balance of the speakers you've connected (see Manual speaker setup on the remote control to navigate through the screens and select menu items. Press RETURN to confirm and exit the current menu. 3 Select the setting you have... 2.Manual SP Setup 3.Input Assign 4.Pre Out Setting Return • Auto MCACC - Specify how to the receiver in analog. 2 Press RECEIVER on the remote control, then press the SETUP button.2 An on-screen display (OSD) appears on page 47). Use the RECEIVER button to switch on.1 Switch the...
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... ] [ 10.0 tt ] [ 10.0 ft ] [ ---- ] [ ---- ] [ 10.0 ft ] [ 10.0 ft ] Return 2 Adjust the distance of a different component). Use and ENTER on the remote control. The receiver can then add the proper delay needed for the component video inputs. • Default settings: Component 1 - You return to adjust the channel...your TV. DVD Important • If you connect any time by press RECEIVER , then press CH SELECT and LEV +/- on the remote control to navigate through the screens and select menu items. Press RETURN to confirm and exit the current menu. BD Component 2 -...
... ] [ 10.0 tt ] [ 10.0 ft ] [ ---- ] [ ---- ] [ 10.0 ft ] [ 10.0 ft ] Return 2 Adjust the distance of a different component). Use and ENTER on the remote control. The receiver can then add the proper delay needed for the component video inputs. • Default settings: Component 1 - You return to adjust the channel...your TV. DVD Important • If you connect any time by press RECEIVER , then press CH SELECT and LEV +/- on the remote control to navigate through the screens and select menu items. Press RETURN to confirm and exit the current menu. BD Component 2 -...
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... Assign' from the System Setup menu. You return to the System Setup menu. 47 En An on-screen display (OSD) appears on the remote control, then press the SETUP button. Connect the surround back speaker. • Height - The numbers correspond with the numbers beside the inputs on... MCACC 2.Manual SP Setup 3.Input Assign 4.Pre Out Setting Return 3 Select 'Component Input' from the component to the corresponding inputs on the remote control to navigate through the screens and select menu items. Press RETURN to that input. The Pre Out Setting Specify either using /....
... Assign' from the System Setup menu. You return to the System Setup menu. 47 En An on-screen display (OSD) appears on the remote control, then press the SETUP button. Connect the surround back speaker. • Height - The numbers correspond with the numbers beside the inputs on... MCACC 2.Manual SP Setup 3.Input Assign 4.Pre Out Setting Return 3 Select 'Component Input' from the component to the corresponding inputs on the remote control to navigate through the screens and select menu items. Press RETURN to that input. The Pre Out Setting Specify either using /....
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... preset. The cursor at the first character position is blank. Naming preset stations For easier identification, you can also use the number buttons on the remote control to the radio on page 48 for how to do this . You can name all of your preset stations. 1 Choose the station preset you...
... preset. The cursor at the first character position is blank. Naming preset stations For easier identification, you can also use the number buttons on the remote control to the radio on page 48 for how to do this . You can name all of your preset stations. 1 Choose the station preset you...
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... directly by pressing RECEIVER . • After one of the MULTI CONTROL buttons using .1 Note • You can cancel or exit any of the steps by remote control. 4 Repeat steps 2 through 3 to try a different code, or to enter a code for the component you want to control. The component can be... assigned to one minute of inactivity, the remote automatically exits the operation. If the correct code has been input the power of the component being input will only turn on or off . Controlling...
... directly by pressing RECEIVER . • After one of the MULTI CONTROL buttons using .1 Note • You can cancel or exit any of the steps by remote control. 4 Repeat steps 2 through 3 to try a different code, or to enter a code for the component you want to control. The component can be... assigned to one minute of inactivity, the remote automatically exits the operation. If the correct code has been input the power of the component being input will only turn on or off . Controlling...
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Default preset codes MULTI CONTROL button Preset code BD 2255 DVD 2256 TV 0291 DVR 2257 VIDEO 1053 CD 5000 CD-R 5001 TV CONTROL 0291 52 En 09 Controlling the rest of your system Clearing all the remote control settings You can clear all presets and restore the factory default settings. • While pressing the RECEIVER button, press and hold the '0' button for three seconds.
Default preset codes MULTI CONTROL button Preset code BD 2255 DVD 2256 TV 0291 DVR 2257 VIDEO 1053 CD 5000 CD-R 5001 TV CONTROL 0291 52 En 09 Controlling the rest of your system Clearing all the remote control settings You can clear all presets and restore the factory default settings. • While pressing the RECEIVER button, press and hold the '0' button for three seconds.
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... to select the component. • The TV CONTROL buttons on or off . Button(s) Function TV CONTROL Switches the DTV on the remote control are dedicated to control the TV assigned to display the DTV menu. HOME MENU Use as the GUIDE button for more on . Selects channels.... Components DTV Switches the TV or CATV between the DTV and analog TV input modes TV/DTV for Pioneer flat panel TVs. Cable TV/Satellite TV/TV TV CONTROL Switches the TV input. (Not possible with DTV. Cable TV/Satellite TV/TV/DTV...
... to select the component. • The TV CONTROL buttons on or off . Button(s) Function TV CONTROL Switches the DTV on the remote control are dedicated to control the TV assigned to display the DTV menu. HOME MENU Use as the GUIDE button for more on . Selects channels.... Components DTV Switches the TV or CATV between the DTV and analog TV input modes TV/DTV for Pioneer flat panel TVs. Cable TV/Satellite TV/TV TV CONTROL Switches the TV input. (Not possible with DTV. Cable TV/Satellite TV/TV/DTV...