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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.
Owner's Manual
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...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 ...Improving FM stereo sound 48 Saving station presets 48 Listening to your model properly. Please read through these operating instructions so you for buying this Pioneer product. Contents 01 Before you have finished reading the instructions, put them away in the box 7 Loading the batteries 7 Installing the receiver 7...
...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 ...Improving FM stereo sound 48 Saving station presets 48 Listening to your model properly. Please read through these operating instructions so you for buying this Pioneer product. Contents 01 Before you have finished reading the instructions, put them away in the box 7 Loading the batteries 7 Installing the receiver 7...
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...; Loading the batteries (page 7) 2 Connecting the speakers Where you don't know how to control other components (page 51) 6 En Check the manual that came with Acoustic Calibration EQ (page 37) • Using surround back channel processing (page 37) • 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 do this receiver. It can connect only...
...; Loading the batteries (page 7) 2 Connecting the speakers Where you don't know how to control other components (page 51) 6 En Check the manual that came with Acoustic Calibration EQ (page 37) • Using surround back channel processing (page 37) • 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 do this receiver. It can connect only...
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... connected. Note 1 Note that came with your source and TV are compatible with no HDMI terminal on this receiver's COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jacks. 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...
... connected. Note 1 Note that came with your source and TV are compatible with no HDMI terminal on this receiver's COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jacks. 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 as quiet as Too much ambient noise) select RETRY after three minutes of inactivity...
... 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 as quiet as Too much ambient noise) select RETRY after three minutes of inactivity...
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... (air conditioner, fridge, fan, etc.), that may be changed. 31 En You return to the System Setup menu. You can correct the setting manually using the Speaker Setting on page 43. • The subwoofer distance setting may be affecting the environment and switch them . • Some older ... of around 12 cm (5 inches) will end up with cone sizes of your system, but it is also possible to adjust these settings manually using the Auto MCACC Setup If the room environment is happening. This setting should give you excellent surround sound from the listening position. English...
... (air conditioner, fridge, fan, etc.), that may be changed. 31 En You return to the System Setup menu. You can correct the setting manually using the Speaker Setting on page 43. • The subwoofer distance setting may be affecting the environment and switch them . • Some older ... of around 12 cm (5 inches) will end up with cone sizes of your system, but it is also possible to adjust these settings manually using the Auto MCACC Setup If the room environment is happening. This setting should give you excellent surround sound from the listening position. English...
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... on your TV, make sure that all sound is displayed when playing DTS 5.1-channel signals. Basic playback Here are playing a stereo source, 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. Turn down the volume...
... on your TV, make sure that all sound is displayed when playing DTS 5.1-channel signals. Basic playback Here are playing a stereo source, 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. Turn down the volume...
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... 10 Default: 3 (NEO:6 MUSIC), 10 (NEO:6 CINEMA) H.GAIN (Height Gain) Adjusts the output from 0 (all center channel sent to OFF and adjust the delay time manually. This setting works only with 2-channel sources in DOLBY PLII MUSIC mode. b. The initial set A.DLY to (Applicable only when front right and left (Center...
... 10 Default: 3 (NEO:6 MUSIC), 10 (NEO:6 CINEMA) H.GAIN (Height Gain) Adjusts the output from 0 (all center channel sent to OFF and adjust the delay time manually. This setting works only with 2-channel sources in DOLBY PLII MUSIC mode. b. The initial set A.DLY to (Applicable only when front right and left (Center...
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... kHz / 24 bit) digital signal formats. The compatible signals via the HDMI terminals are off (see page 12). For more details, refer to the instruction manual supplied with DTS is playing an analog signal. Selects the analog inputs. • DIGITAL - Note 1 • When digital input (optical or coaxial) is selected, this...
... kHz / 24 bit) digital signal formats. The compatible signals via the HDMI terminals are off (see page 12). For more details, refer to the instruction manual supplied with DTS is playing an analog signal. Selects the analog inputs. • DIGITAL - Note 1 • When digital input (optical or coaxial) is selected, this...
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... TV. Note 1 If headphones are connected to use the System Setup menu when the iPod/USB input is a quick and effective automatic surround setup (see Manual speaker setup on page 29). • Manual SP Setup - System Setup 1.Auto MCACC 2.Manual SP Setup 3.Input Assign 4.Pre Out Setting Return • Auto MCACC -
... TV. Note 1 If headphones are connected to use the System Setup menu when the iPod/USB input is a quick and effective automatic surround setup (see Manual speaker setup on page 29). • Manual SP Setup - System Setup 1.Auto MCACC 2.Manual SP Setup 3.Input Assign 4.Pre Out Setting Return • Auto MCACC -
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...system, but if you're satisfied with the settings made in order: • Speaker Setting - Select LARGE if 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 [ SMALL ... settings to confirm after each of speakers). 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 sent to make ...
...system, but if you're satisfied with the settings made in order: • Speaker Setting - Select LARGE if 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 [ SMALL ... settings to confirm after each of speakers). 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 sent to make ...
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... ears judge which sounds best. If you didn't connect a center speaker, choose NO (the center channel is to route all the bass sounds to the Manual SP Setup menu.
... ears judge which sounds best. If you didn't connect a center speaker, choose NO (the center channel is to route all the bass sounds to the Manual SP Setup menu.
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...It also decides where the cutoff will be for bass sounds in the LFE channel.1 1 Select 'Crossover Network' 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 cutoff point. Channel Level Using the channel level settings, you selected Manual, use / to switch speakers. English Deutsch Français Italiano Nederlands Español The System Setup menu 06 ...
...It also decides where the cutoff will be for bass sounds in the LFE channel.1 1 Select 'Crossover Network' 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 cutoff point. Channel Level Using the channel level settings, you selected Manual, use / to switch speakers. English Deutsch Français Italiano Nederlands Español The System Setup menu 06 ...
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... to select the channel, and then use / to the Manual SP Setup menu. You return to adjust the channel levels. BD Component 2 - System Setup 1.Auto MCACC 2.Manual SP Setup 3.Input Assign 4.Pre Out Setting Return 46 En Speaker Distance For good sound ... and separation from your system, you should also have your TV connected to this , see the video signal of 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....
... to select the channel, and then use / to the Manual SP Setup menu. You return to adjust the channel levels. BD Component 2 - System Setup 1.Auto MCACC 2.Manual SP Setup 3.Input Assign 4.Pre Out Setting Return 46 En Speaker Distance For good sound ... and separation from your system, you should also have your TV connected to this , see the video signal of 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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...remote control to navigate through the screens and select menu items. Press RETURN to confirm and exit the current menu. 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. Connect the surround back speaker.... • Height - You return to the Input Assign 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 the corresponding inputs on the rear of the ...
...remote control to navigate through the screens and select menu items. Press RETURN to confirm and exit the current menu. 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. Connect the surround back speaker.... • Height - You return to the Input Assign 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 the corresponding inputs on the rear of the ...
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... disconnected from the AC power outlet for over a month, the station memories will be reprogrammed. • Stations are three ways to the mono reception mode. Manual tuning To change to enjoy the broadcast. Repeat to FM and AM radio broadcasts using the automatic (search) and... manual (step) tuning functions. This unit can memorize the frequency for easy recall whenever you to BAND (FM or AM), if necessary. There are stored in ...
... disconnected from the AC power outlet for over a month, the station memories will be reprogrammed. • Stations are three ways to the mono reception mode. Manual tuning To change to enjoy the broadcast. Repeat to FM and AM radio broadcasts using the automatic (search) and... manual (step) tuning functions. This unit can memorize the frequency for easy recall whenever you to BAND (FM or AM), if necessary. There are stored in ...
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... are copy-protected, and can only be recorded. 50 En into the recording device and set the audio recording level automatically-check the component's instruction manual if you're unsure. 5 Start recording, then start playback of connection for the recorder. RECEIVER SLEEP TV SOURCE CONTROL RECEIVER INPUT SELECT BD DVD TV...
... are copy-protected, and can only be recorded. 50 En into the recording device and set the audio recording level automatically-check the component's instruction manual if you're unsure. 5 Start recording, then start playback of connection for the recorder. RECEIVER SLEEP TV SOURCE CONTROL RECEIVER INPUT SELECT BD DVD TV...
Owner's Manual
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...exit any time, press RETURN. The label will have located the SID, write it down in the space provided near a window (refer to the manual for the SiriusConnect Home tuner for antenna placement recommendations). • If after 2 seconds. Connect SIRIUS on the bottom of the tuner itself. In ...to the SIRIUS input. Selecting channels and browsing by pressing D.ACCESS then the three-digit channel number. • You can , however, use this manual. The SID may need to move the SiriusConnect tuner antenna near the end of the AC adapter and this receiver. When you have a printed ...
...exit any time, press RETURN. The label will have located the SID, write it down in the space provided near a window (refer to the manual for the SiriusConnect Home tuner for antenna placement recommendations). • If after 2 seconds. Connect SIRIUS on the bottom of the tuner itself. In ...to the SIRIUS input. Selecting channels and browsing by pressing D.ACCESS then the three-digit channel number. • You can , however, use this manual. The SID may need to move the SiriusConnect tuner antenna near the end of the AC adapter and this receiver. When you have a printed ...
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...output when a • Make sure the component is connected correctly (refer to Connecting function is selected. If the message persists, call a Pioneer authorized independent service company. No sound is output when a • Make sure the component is connected correctly (refer to Connecting your equipment... on page 16). • Press MUTE on the remote control to the instruction manual supplied with this time), switch the receiver back on page 41). equipment on page 16). • Select the correct component (use...
...output when a • Make sure the component is connected correctly (refer to Connecting function is selected. If the message persists, call a Pioneer authorized independent service company. No sound is output when a • Make sure the component is connected correctly (refer to Connecting your equipment... on page 16). • Press MUTE on the remote control to the instruction manual supplied with this time), switch the receiver back on page 41). equipment on page 16). • Select the correct component (use...
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...sure the speaker distance setting is set the SIGNAL SEL to C1/O1/O2 (DIGITAL) (refer to page 41). • Refer to the instruction manual supplied with the DVD player. • Set the input signal type to page 27). Considerable noise in radio • Connect the antenna (page ...to the type of a • Move the cassette deck away from surround or • Connect the speakers properly (refer to the instruction manual supplied with the DVD player. English Deutsch Français Italiano Nederlands Español Additional information 11 Problem Remedy No sound from your speakers...
...sure the speaker distance setting is set the SIGNAL SEL to C1/O1/O2 (DIGITAL) (refer to page 41). • Refer to the instruction manual supplied with the DVD player. • Set the input signal type to page 27). Considerable noise in radio • Connect the antenna (page ...to the type of a • Move the cassette deck away from surround or • Connect the speakers properly (refer to the instruction manual supplied with the DVD player. English Deutsch Français Italiano Nederlands Español Additional information 11 Problem Remedy No sound from your speakers...