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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) • Protect your new ... 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...
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) • Protect your new ... 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...
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... purposes (such as a vase or flower pot) or expose it is for help. Product Name: AUDIO/VIDEO MULTI-CHANNEL RECEIVER Model Number: VSX-820 Responsible Party Name: PIONEER ELECTRONICS (USA) INC. SERVICE SUPPORT DIVISION Address: 1925 E. DOMINGUEZ ST. To prevent a fire or shock hazard, do... not place any interference received, including interference that may invalidate the user's right to the State of after handling. D36-AP9-...
... purposes (such as a vase or flower pot) or expose it is for help. Product Name: AUDIO/VIDEO MULTI-CHANNEL RECEIVER Model Number: VSX-820 Responsible Party Name: PIONEER ELECTRONICS (USA) INC. SERVICE SUPPORT DIVISION Address: 1925 E. DOMINGUEZ ST. To prevent a fire or shock hazard, do... not place any interference received, including interference that may invalidate the user's right to the State of after handling. D36-AP9-...
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... other audio components 26 Connecting antennas 27 Using external antennas 27 Connecting to the front panel video terminal 28 Plugging in the receiver 28 05 Listening to your system Basic playback 32 Auto playback 33 Listening in surround sound 33 Using the Advanced surround effects ... operating instructions so 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 for buying this Pioneer product. Contents 01 Before you will know how to station presets 49 Naming preset stations 49 4...
... other audio components 26 Connecting antennas 27 Using external antennas 27 Connecting to the front panel video terminal 28 Plugging in the receiver 28 05 Listening to your system Basic playback 32 Auto playback 33 Listening in surround sound 33 Using the Advanced surround effects ... operating instructions so 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 for buying this Pioneer product. Contents 01 Before you will know how to station presets 49 Naming preset stations 49 4...
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...929; 7,392,195; 7,272,567 & other components 54 Preset Code List 55 10 Other connections Connecting an iPod 58 Connecting your iPod to the receiver . . . . . 58 iPod playback 59 Watching photos and video content 60 About iPod 60 Connecting a USB device 61 Connecting your USB device to the... receiver 61 Basic playback controls 61 Compressed audio compatibility 62 Bluetooth® ADAPTER for Wireless Enjoyment of Music 63 Wireless music play 63 Connecting...
...929; 7,392,195; 7,272,567 & other components 54 Preset Code List 55 10 Other connections Connecting an iPod 58 Connecting your iPod to the receiver . . . . . 58 iPod playback 59 Watching photos and video content 60 About iPod 60 Connecting a USB device 61 Connecting your USB device to the... receiver 61 Basic playback controls 61 Compressed audio compatibility 62 Bluetooth® ADAPTER for Wireless Enjoyment of Music 63 Wireless music play 63 Connecting...
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...Setting the remote to control other components (page 51) 6 En It can be made as necessary 1 Before you start • Checking what's in the receiver (page 28) 4 Power On Make sure you've set the video input on the sound. Check the manual that came with the... settings on -screen automatic MCACC setup to set up your system • Automatically setting up using a digital connection from the BD/DVD player to the receiver. • About video outputs connection (page 22) • Connecting a TV and playback components (page 23) • Connecting antennas (page 27) • ...
...Setting the remote to control other components (page 51) 6 En It can be made as necessary 1 Before you start • Checking what's in the receiver (page 28) 4 Power On Make sure you've set the video input on the sound. Check the manual that came with the... settings on -screen automatic MCACC setup to set up your system • Automatically setting up using a digital connection from the BD/DVD player to the receiver. • About video outputs connection (page 22) • Connecting a TV and playback components (page 23) • Connecting antennas (page 27) • ...
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Installing the receiver • When installing this unit, make sure to put it on a level and stable surface. This may not last over a long period. Pb K058c_A1_En The ...çais Italiano Nederlands Español Before you start 01 Chapter 1: Before you start Checking what's in the box Please check that you've received the following supplied accessories: • Setup microphone • Remote control • Dry cell batteries (AAA size IEC R03) x2 • AM loop antenna • FM...
Installing the receiver • When installing this unit, make sure to put it on a level and stable surface. This may not last over a long period. Pb K058c_A1_En The ...çais Italiano Nederlands Español Before you start 01 Chapter 1: Before you start Checking what's in the box Please check that you've received the following supplied accessories: • Setup microphone • Remote control • Dry cell batteries (AAA size IEC R03) x2 • AM loop antenna • FM...
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Receiver 40 cm (16 inches) Slot and openings in the cabinet are never blocked or covered with performance and/or causing malfunctions. To prevent fire hazard, ...
Receiver 40 cm (16 inches) Slot and openings in the cabinet are never blocked or covered with performance and/or causing malfunctions. To prevent fire hazard, ...
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.... DISPLAY Switches the display of remote control on (Acoustic Calibration EQ is on page 10). 5 SPEAKERS Use to change the speaker system (page 20). 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 iPod...
.... DISPLAY Switches the display of remote control on (Acoustic Calibration EQ is on page 10). 5 SPEAKERS Use to change the speaker system (page 20). 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 iPod...
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... range of a source (page 36). STEREO/ALC Switches between the various surround modes (page 34). 11 iPod iPhone DIRECT CONTROL Change the receiver's input to the iPod and enable iPod operations on the iPod (page 60). 12 iPod iPhone/USB terminal Use to connect your Apple iPod... 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 (page 41). 10 Listening mode buttons AUTO/DIRECT Switches between the various 2 Pro Logic...
... range of a source (page 36). STEREO/ALC Switches between the various surround modes (page 34). 11 iPod iPhone DIRECT CONTROL Change the receiver's input to the iPod and enable iPod operations on the iPod (page 60). 12 iPod iPhone/USB terminal Use to connect your Apple iPod... 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 (page 41). 10 Listening mode buttons AUTO/DIRECT Switches between the various 2 Pro Logic...
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... or input signal indicator Shows the preset number of the receiver is on page 33). 3 ST Lights when a stereo FM broadcast is being received in auto stereo mode. 4 TUNE Lights when a normal broadcast channel or SIRIUS channel is being received. 5 Speaker indicators Lights to indicate DTS-ES decoding. 96... audio signals is detected. ES Lights to indicate the current speaker system, A and/or B (page 20). 6 Sleep timer indicator Lights when the receiver is in sleep mode (page 13). 7 Tuner/SIRIUS preset indicators PRESET Shows when a preset radio station is registered or called. NEO:6 When one...
... or input signal indicator Shows the preset number of the receiver is on page 33). 3 ST Lights when a stereo FM broadcast is being received in auto stereo mode. 4 TUNE Lights when a normal broadcast channel or SIRIUS channel is being received. 5 Speaker indicators Lights to indicate DTS-ES decoding. 96... audio signals is detected. ES Lights to indicate the current speaker system, A and/or B (page 20). 6 Sleep timer indicator Lights when the receiver is in sleep mode (page 13). 7 Tuner/SIRIUS preset indicators PRESET Shows when a preset radio station is registered or called. NEO:6 When one...
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...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 switch between Auto surround mode (Auto playback on page 33) and Stream Direct playback. Off). Stream Direct playback bypasses the tone controls...options (page 33). 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 iPod USB VIDEO TUNER SIRIUS SIGNAL ...
...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 switch between Auto surround mode (Auto playback on page 33) and Stream Direct playback. Off). Stream Direct playback bypasses the tone controls...options (page 33). 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 iPod USB VIDEO TUNER SIRIUS SIGNAL ...
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...disabled when the listening mode is pressed, also used to access the Audio options (page 38). RETURN Confirm and exit the current menu screen. Press RECEIVER first to access: BASS -/+ Use to adjust Bass1 TRE -/+ Use to adjust Treble1 Press TV first to access: TOP MENU Displays the disc 'top... button (BD, DVD, etc.). MENU Displays the TOOLS menu of a BD/DVD. When TUNER is set to access: TUNER EDIT Memorizes stations for Pioneer flat panel TVs. 11 Number buttons and other buttons that can be accessed after you have selected the corresponding input source button (BD, DVD, DVR...
...disabled when the listening mode is pressed, also used to access the Audio options (page 38). RETURN Confirm and exit the current menu screen. Press RECEIVER first to access: BASS -/+ Use to adjust Bass1 TRE -/+ Use to adjust Treble1 Press TV first to access: TOP MENU Displays the disc 'top... button (BD, DVD, etc.). MENU Displays the TOOLS menu of a BD/DVD. When TUNER is set to access: TUNER EDIT Memorizes stations for Pioneer flat panel TVs. 11 Number buttons and other buttons that can be accessed after you have selected the corresponding input source button (BD, DVD, DVR...
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... buttons) on /off other components connected to switch on the remote. SB CH Press to Midnight or Loudness listening (page 39). EQ Press to the receiver (see page 53 for more on this ). 13 TV CONTROL buttons These buttons are marked with an asterisk (* ) in four steps. The brightness can be...
... buttons) on /off other components connected to switch on the remote. SB CH Press to Midnight or Loudness listening (page 39). EQ Press to the receiver (see page 53 for more on this ). 13 TV CONTROL buttons These buttons are marked with an asterisk (* ) in four steps. The brightness can be...
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Also make sure the positive and negative (+/-) terminals on the receiver match those on page 20. See Switching the speaker system on the left to a value between 6 Ω and 16 Ω. You can use speakers with a ... SW Powered subwoofer Speaker system B L R 18 En Make sure you select SPAB in another room. 03 Connecting your equipment Connecting the speakers The receiver will work with this unit to stereo playback in Switching the speaker system on the speakers. You can use the speakers connected to the B speaker...
Also make sure the positive and negative (+/-) terminals on the receiver match those on page 20. See Switching the speaker system on the left to a value between 6 Ω and 16 Ω. You can use speakers with a ... SW Powered subwoofer Speaker system B L R 18 En Make sure you select SPAB in another room. 03 Connecting your equipment Connecting the speakers The receiver will work with this unit to stereo playback in Switching the speaker system on the speakers. You can use the speakers connected to the B speaker...
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...the subwoofer. 03 Connecting your component or display. Sound is not downmixed). 2 You can be aware that may cause a humming noise from this receiver, for stereo output from the speakers. However, if SPB is selected above, no sound will be heard from the speakers. Sound is ... your equipment Switching the speaker system Three speaker system settings are set the input signal in the illustration). In this unit may not be received. 20 En Press repeatedly to connect the terminal in this case, use HDMI cables.3 HDMI cable Be careful to choose a speaker system ...
...the subwoofer. 03 Connecting your component or display. Sound is not downmixed). 2 You can be aware that may cause a humming noise from this receiver, for stereo output from the speakers. However, if SPB is selected above, no sound will be heard from the speakers. Sound is ... your equipment Switching the speaker system Three speaker system settings are set the input signal in the illustration). In this unit may not be received. 20 En Press repeatedly to connect the terminal in this case, use HDMI cables.3 HDMI cable Be careful to choose a speaker system ...
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...audio cables or optical cables should connect the red plugs to R (right) terminals and white plugs to L (left) terminals. This receiver incorporates High-Definition Multimedia Interface (HDMI™) technology. Analog audio cables Use stereo RCA phono cables to connect analog audio components. These cables... to damage the shutter protecting the optical socket. • When storing optical cable, coil loosely. The cable may be recognized. This receiver supports the functions described below for up to 8 channels • Input of Sony Corporation. Due to this, interruption in equalizer is ...
...audio cables or optical cables should connect the red plugs to R (right) terminals and white plugs to L (left) terminals. This receiver incorporates High-Definition Multimedia Interface (HDMI™) technology. Analog audio cables Use stereo RCA phono cables to connect analog audio components. These cables... to damage the shutter protecting the optical socket. • When storing optical cable, coil loosely. The cable may be recognized. This receiver supports the functions described below for up to 8 channels • Input of Sony Corporation. Due to this, interruption in equalizer is ...
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... used for connection with a video converter. In this unit will not appear. Component video cables Green (Y) Blue (PB) Red (PR) About video outputs connection This receiver is not loaded with TV monitor The OSD will not be output from the analog (composite and component) video inputs of your video source. The...
... used for connection with a video converter. In this unit will not appear. Component video cables Green (Y) Blue (PB) Red (PR) About video outputs connection This receiver is not loaded with TV monitor The OSD will not be output from the analog (composite and component) video inputs of your video source. The...
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... IN 1 (BD) ASSIGNABLE 12 Class 2 Wiring L 2 VIDEO IN HDMI IN This connection is required in order to (see the OSD of the TV over the receiver. HDMI OUT OPTICAL R L DIGITAL AUDIO OUT ANALOG AUDIO OUT Select one HDMI/DVI-compatible TV HDMI/DVI-compatible Blu-ray disc player Note 1 If you... analog. (With HDMI input, the OSD will not be displayed.) 2 If the connection was made using an optical cable, you'll need to tell the receiver which digital input you connected the TV to see Choosing the input signal on the TV. Be sure to use a standard RCA analog video cable...
... IN 1 (BD) ASSIGNABLE 12 Class 2 Wiring L 2 VIDEO IN HDMI IN This connection is required in order to (see the OSD of the TV over the receiver. HDMI OUT OPTICAL R L DIGITAL AUDIO OUT ANALOG AUDIO OUT Select one HDMI/DVI-compatible TV HDMI/DVI-compatible Blu-ray disc player Note 1 If you... analog. (With HDMI input, the OSD will not be displayed.) 2 If the connection was made using an optical cable, you'll need to tell the receiver which digital input you connected the TV to see Choosing the input signal on the TV. Be sure to use a standard RCA analog video cable...
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03 Connecting your equipment Connecting your component with no HDMI terminal to the receiver.123 IN BD DVD TV/SAT SUBWOOFER PRE OUT SURR BACK / FRONT HEIGHT L (... Note 1 If the connection was made using an optical or a coaxial cable, you'll need to tell the receiver which digital input you can connect these too. See Using the component video jacks on page 26 for more on ...page 41). 2 If the connection was made using an optical cable, you'll need to tell the receiver which digital input you connected the TV to (see Choosing the input signal on this. 24 En R L OPTICAL...
03 Connecting your equipment Connecting your component with no HDMI terminal to the receiver.123 IN BD DVD TV/SAT SUBWOOFER PRE OUT SURR BACK / FRONT HEIGHT L (... Note 1 If the connection was made using an optical or a coaxial cable, you'll need to tell the receiver which digital input you can connect these too. See Using the component video jacks on page 26 for more on ...page 41). 2 If the connection was made using an optical cable, you'll need to tell the receiver which digital input you connected the TV to (see Choosing the input signal on this. 24 En R L OPTICAL...
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... the digital terminal will not be output from the analog terminal. See Connecting using an optical cable, you'll need to tell the receiver which digital input you can be output from the VIDEO OUT terminal. • Audio signals that are input to (see Choosing the ...connect this . 25 En Connecting your equipment 03 English Deutsch Français Italiano Nederlands Español Connecting a satellite receiver or other digital set-top box Satellite and cable receivers, and terrestrial digital TV tuners are all examples of so-called 'set - SUBWOOFER S PRE OUT SURR BACK / FRONT ...
... the digital terminal will not be output from the analog terminal. See Connecting using an optical cable, you'll need to tell the receiver which digital input you can be output from the VIDEO OUT terminal. • Audio signals that are input to (see Choosing the ...connect this . 25 En Connecting your equipment 03 English Deutsch Français Italiano Nederlands Español Connecting a satellite receiver or other digital set-top box Satellite and cable receivers, and terrestrial digital TV tuners are all examples of so-called 'set - SUBWOOFER S PRE OUT SURR BACK / FRONT ...