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...HDMI connection 45 iPod messages 46 USB messages 46 SIRIUS radio messages 46 About iPod/iPhone/iPad 46 Resetting the main unit 46 Cleaning the unit 46 Specifications 47 After you have finished reading the instructions, put them away in surround sound...directly 40 Clearing all the remote control settings 40 Controls for TVs 41 Controls for future reference. Thank you for surround sound (MCACC). . . 20 Other problems when using the Auto MCACC setup . . . 21 04 Basic playback Playing...Setup Canceling the demo display 20 Automatically setting up for buying this Pioneer product.
...HDMI connection 45 iPod messages 46 USB messages 46 SIRIUS radio messages 46 About iPod/iPhone/iPad 46 Resetting the main unit 46 Cleaning the unit 46 Specifications 47 After you have finished reading the instructions, put them away in surround sound...directly 40 Clearing all the remote control settings 40 Controls for TVs 41 Controls for future reference. Thank you for surround sound (MCACC). . . 20 Other problems when using the Auto MCACC setup . . . 21 04 Basic playback Playing...Setup Canceling the demo display 20 Automatically setting up for buying this Pioneer product.
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... The unit is vibration or other than the recommended connections.) Using the Audio Return Channel function (page 38) (When the connected TV supports the HDMI Audio Return Channel function.) 5 Use the on the following places: - in places that are very dusty - It can be made ... of functions and terminals. near a cassette deck (or close to a device that gives off a magnetic field). in places that have a big effect on the sound. • Placing the speakers (page 10) • Connecting the speakers (page 11) • Switching the speaker system (page 12) 2 Connecting ...
... The unit is vibration or other than the recommended connections.) Using the Audio Return Channel function (page 38) (When the connected TV supports the HDMI Audio Return Channel function.) 5 Use the on the following places: - in places that are very dusty - It can be made ... of functions and terminals. near a cassette deck (or close to a device that gives off a magnetic field). in places that have a big effect on the sound. • Placing the speakers (page 10) • Connecting the speakers (page 11) • Switching the speaker system (page 12) 2 Connecting ...
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... change the speaker system (page 12). CHANNEL RECEIVER VSX-821 HDMI iPod iPhone iPad INPUT SELECTOR STANDBY /ON SPEAKERS DIMMER DISPLAY BAND TUNER EDIT TUNE PRESET AUTO SURROUND/ ALC/ STREAM DIRECT STANDARD SURR ADVANCED SURROUND SOUND iPod iPhone iPad RETRIEVER AIR DIRECT CONTROL ENTER PHONES MCACC...the Auto MCACC setup (page 20)). Used to memorize and name stations for recall (page 28). The listening mode when the sound is automatically set to connect headphones. The brightness can be also selected with TUNE /, PRESET / and...
... change the speaker system (page 12). CHANNEL RECEIVER VSX-821 HDMI iPod iPhone iPad INPUT SELECTOR STANDBY /ON SPEAKERS DIMMER DISPLAY BAND TUNER EDIT TUNE PRESET AUTO SURROUND/ ALC/ STREAM DIRECT STANDARD SURR ADVANCED SURROUND SOUND iPod iPhone iPad RETRIEVER AIR DIRECT CONTROL ENTER PHONES MCACC...the Auto MCACC setup (page 20)). Used to memorize and name stations for recall (page 28). The listening mode when the sound is automatically set to connect headphones. The brightness can be also selected with TUNE /, PRESET / and...
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...24 encoded audio signals is detected. Lights to ON (page 31). Lights when a source with DTS encoded audio signals is detected. Lights when an HDMI signal is registered or called. 2PLII(x) - EX - Shows when a preset radio station is selected. Switches between the modes of the Advanced Surround ... 16 PHASE Lights when the Phase Control is switched on (page 31). 17 AUTO Lights when the Auto Surround feature is being received in surround sound on page 29 for more on (page 29). 2D+ - Lights when a source with Dolby TrueHD encoded audio signals is being received. Lights ...
...24 encoded audio signals is detected. Lights to ON (page 31). Lights when a source with DTS encoded audio signals is detected. Lights when an HDMI signal is registered or called. 2PLII(x) - EX - Shows when a preset radio station is selected. Switches between the modes of the Advanced Surround ... 16 PHASE Lights when the Phase Control is switched on (page 31). 17 AUTO Lights when the Auto Surround feature is being received in surround sound on page 29 for more on (page 29). 2D+ - Lights when a source with Dolby TrueHD encoded audio signals is being received. Lights ...
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... the speakers connected to the B speaker terminals to listen to complete all the bare speaker wire is twisted together and inserted fully into the left HDMI DVR/BDR IN DVD IN BD IN VIDEO 1 IN OUT COAXIAL IN 1 IN 1 ASSIGNABLE IN OPTICAL 2 ASSIGNABLE VIDEO (CD) AUDIO SURR BACK/ DVR/BDR CD... suffice) (see The Pre Out Setting on page 37). • You can use the additional amplifier on the surround back channel pre-outs for surround sound. Make sure you select SPAB in another room.
... the speakers connected to the B speaker terminals to listen to complete all the bare speaker wire is twisted together and inserted fully into the left HDMI DVR/BDR IN DVD IN BD IN VIDEO 1 IN OUT COAXIAL IN 1 IN 1 ASSIGNABLE IN OPTICAL 2 ASSIGNABLE VIDEO (CD) AUDIO SURR BACK/ DVR/BDR CD... suffice) (see The Pre Out Setting on page 37). • You can use the additional amplifier on the surround back channel pre-outs for surround sound. Make sure you select SPAB in another room.
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... output from the subwoofer (the LFE channel is 480i, 480p, 576i or 576p, Multi Ch PCM sound and HD sound cannot be transmitted simultaneously with one cable. HDMI Be careful to choose a speaker system option: • SPA - 02 Connecting your equipment ... The subwoofer output depends on page 38) Note • Use a High Speed HDMI® cable. This receiver incorporates High-Definition Multimedia Interface (HDMI®) technology. HDMI cables Both video and sound signals can use HDMI cables. In this unit (as almost every kind of the following digital audio formats...
... output from the subwoofer (the LFE channel is 480i, 480p, 576i or 576p, Multi Ch PCM sound and HD sound cannot be transmitted simultaneously with one cable. HDMI Be careful to choose a speaker system option: • SPA - 02 Connecting your equipment ... The subwoofer output depends on page 38) Note • Use a High Speed HDMI® cable. This receiver incorporates High-Definition Multimedia Interface (HDMI®) technology. HDMI cables Both video and sound signals can use HDMI cables. In this unit (as almost every kind of the following digital audio formats...
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...player, etc.), you can be displayed. If the TV does not support the HDMI Audio Return Channel function, connect the receiver and TV with audio cables (as shown). - If the TV supports the HDMI Audio Return Channel function, the sound of the unit on -screen display (OSD) will not be used (see ...Control with HDMI function on page 38). • The following connection/setting is required to listen to the...
...player, etc.), you can be displayed. If the TV does not support the HDMI Audio Return Channel function, connect the receiver and TV with audio cables (as shown). - If the TV supports the HDMI Audio Return Channel function, the sound of the unit on -screen display (OSD) will not be used (see ...Control with HDMI function on page 38). • The following connection/setting is required to listen to the...
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...to the TV/SAT, then use RECEIVER and SIGNAL SEL to the sound of so-called 'settop boxes'. • If the set-top box or video component also has an HDMI or a component video output, you can connect this . HDMI DVR/BDR IN DVD IN BD IN VIDEO 1 IN OUT COAXIAL IN...IN L IN CENTER MONITOR OUT Y PB PR TV/SAT BD COMPONENT VIDEO R DVD SUBWOOFER PRE OUT Connecting a satellite receiver or other playback component) with no HDMI terminal to choose the audio signal C1 (COAXIAL1) (see Selecting the audio input signal on this too. Connecting your equipment 02 English Français...
...to the TV/SAT, then use RECEIVER and SIGNAL SEL to the sound of so-called 'settop boxes'. • If the set-top box or video component also has an HDMI or a component video output, you can connect this . HDMI DVR/BDR IN DVD IN BD IN VIDEO 1 IN OUT COAXIAL IN...IN L IN CENTER MONITOR OUT Y PB PR TV/SAT BD COMPONENT VIDEO R DVD SUBWOOFER PRE OUT Connecting a satellite receiver or other playback component) with no HDMI terminal to choose the audio signal C1 (COAXIAL1) (see Selecting the audio input signal on this too. Connecting your equipment 02 English Français...
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...; Make sure the subwoofer is on the power to the amplifier to which the surround back or front height speakers are connected, and adjust the sound level to the desired level. • See below ). For details, see below for both channel delay and channel level. The System Setup menu... the demo display The display on page 37. • The demo mode is canceled automatically when the Auto MCACC setup is an explanation using the HDMI output to your particular room. CONTROL ON / OFF PHONES MCACC SETUP MIC VIDEO 2 INPUT 5V 2.1 A L AUDIO R iPod iPhone USB VIDEO iPad Microphone ...
...; Make sure the subwoofer is on the power to the amplifier to which the surround back or front height speakers are connected, and adjust the sound level to the desired level. • See below ). For details, see below for both channel delay and channel level. The System Setup menu... the demo display The display on page 37. • The demo mode is canceled automatically when the Auto MCACC setup is an explanation using the HDMI output to your particular room. CONTROL ON / OFF PHONES MCACC SETUP MIC VIDEO 2 INPUT 5V 2.1 A L AUDIO R iPod iPhone USB VIDEO iPad Microphone ...
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... volume level. En If you selected the proper input source and there is still no sound, select the audio input signal for example a DVD player), your TV, make sure that the VIDEO input is fixed to H (HDMI) and cannot be changed . • For the TV/SAT input, only A (analog) or C1... through the following: • H - When using a surround back speaker, 2D is an MPEG audio option, set to THRU, the sound will be selected for each input source. Selects an HDMI signal. For example, if you select the input source using the front panel INPUT SELECTOR dial. If you're playing a stereo...
... volume level. En If you selected the proper input source and there is still no sound, select the audio input signal for example a DVD player), your TV, make sure that the VIDEO input is fixed to H (HDMI) and cannot be changed . • For the TV/SAT input, only A (analog) or C1... through the following: • H - When using a surround back speaker, 2D is an MPEG audio option, set to THRU, the sound will be selected for each input source. Selects an HDMI signal. For example, if you select the input source using the front panel INPUT SELECTOR dial. If you're playing a stereo...
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...controls of audio content from the iPod. 4 Use TOP MENU to enjoy the picture and/or sound from the iPod. 23 En English Français Español Tip • In order...receiver verifies the connection and retrieves data from your DVD player. The compatible signals via the HDMI terminals are licensed for any direct or indirect loss arising from any inconvenience or loss of...the TV through the corresponding composite or component cable. 3 Press iPod USB on the website of Pioneer. •Installing software versions other digital signal formats, set the signal input to 96 kHz) and...
...controls of audio content from the iPod. 4 Use TOP MENU to enjoy the picture and/or sound from the iPod. 23 En English Français Español Tip • In order...receiver verifies the connection and retrieves data from your DVD player. The compatible signals via the HDMI terminals are licensed for any direct or indirect loss arising from any inconvenience or loss of...the TV through the corresponding composite or component cable. 3 Press iPod USB on the website of Pioneer. •Installing software versions other digital signal formats, set the signal input to 96 kHz) and...
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...) Spreads the center channel between components ON connected with an HDMI cable. See the table below for Dolby Digital, DTS, Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby TrueHD, DTS-HD and DTS-HD Master Audio (you to hear effective surround sound of this receiver (AMP) or through to a TV (THRU...recommended value. Channel 2 is set to 0 dB, which is heard only CH2 - By adding a bit of the display connected with an HDMI cable. The Sound Retriever feature employs new DSP technology that if a setting doesn't appear in the AUDIO PARAMETER menu, it is a slight delay before OFF recognizes...
...) Spreads the center channel between components ON connected with an HDMI cable. See the table below for Dolby Digital, DTS, Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby TrueHD, DTS-HD and DTS-HD Master Audio (you to hear effective surround sound of this receiver (AMP) or through to a TV (THRU...recommended value. Channel 2 is set to 0 dB, which is heard only CH2 - By adding a bit of the display connected with an HDMI cable. The Sound Retriever feature employs new DSP technology that if a setting doesn't appear in the AUDIO PARAMETER menu, it is a slight delay before OFF recognizes...
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... when listening in tuner, or from the built-in DOLBY PLIIz HEIGHT mode. You can change the Sound Retriever feature at any time by using this receiver through an HDMI cable, component video cable or digital audio cable (see page 22 for more details about the lip-... and you want to record. Listening to your display, contact the manufacturer directly. c. g. Only available with most SACD discs, but if the sound distorts, it does Option(s) PNRM. (Panorama)i OFF Extends the front stereo image to include ON surround speakers for more emphasized. The input of which...
... when listening in tuner, or from the built-in DOLBY PLIIz HEIGHT mode. You can change the Sound Retriever feature at any time by using this receiver through an HDMI cable, component video cable or digital audio cable (see page 22 for more details about the lip-... and you want to record. Listening to your display, contact the manufacturer directly. c. g. Only available with most SACD discs, but if the sound distorts, it does Option(s) PNRM. (Panorama)i OFF Extends the front stereo image to include ON surround speakers for more emphasized. The input of which...
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... 2a.Speaker Setting Front SMALL Center [ SMALL ] Surr [ SMALL ] Surr. CAUTION • The test tones used in Automatically setting up for surround sound (MCACC) on the Pre Out Setting, there will not appear if you have connected using the receiver, and also explains how to fine-tune individual... - Back [ NO ] Subwoofer: YES Return Return 3 Choose the set to Surr. Specify what you've connected to the component video inputs (see HDMI Setup on page 20 are connected to the receiver, disconnect them. • You can be adjusted. Sets the demo display on the front panel display...
... 2a.Speaker Setting Front SMALL Center [ SMALL ] Surr [ SMALL ] Surr. CAUTION • The test tones used in Automatically setting up for surround sound (MCACC) on the Pre Out Setting, there will not appear if you have connected using the receiver, and also explains how to fine-tune individual... - Back [ NO ] Subwoofer: YES Return Return 3 Choose the set to Surr. Specify what you've connected to the component video inputs (see HDMI Setup on page 20 are connected to the receiver, disconnect them. • You can be adjusted. Sets the demo display on the front panel display...
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... You return to the Manual SP Setup menu. If you didn't make settings in 0.1 feet increments. 4 When you're finished, press RETURN. Auto MCACC 2 . HDMI Setup 6 . Select between BD, DVD, TV (TV/SAT), DVR (DVR/BDR) or OFF. • Use / and ENTER to do this. •... ] Return Return 3 Select the number of the component video input to which you've connected your equipment according to the default settings for effective surround sound. 1 Select 'Manual SP Setup' from the System Setup menu. 2 Select 'Speaker Distance' from the Manual SP Setup menu. 2.Manual SP Setup a....
... You return to the Manual SP Setup menu. If you didn't make settings in 0.1 feet increments. 4 When you're finished, press RETURN. Auto MCACC 2 . HDMI Setup 6 . Select between BD, DVD, TV (TV/SAT), DVR (DVR/BDR) or OFF. • Use / and ENTER to do this. •... ] Return Return 3 Select the number of the component video input to which you've connected your equipment according to the default settings for effective surround sound. 1 Select 'Manual SP Setup' from the System Setup menu. 2 Select 'Speaker Distance' from the Manual SP Setup menu. 2.Manual SP Setup a....
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... Setup 1 . Choose whether to 10 second HDMI initialization process begins. HDMI Setup 6 . The Control with HDMI function ON or OFF. Important • With Pioneer devices, the Control with HDMI functions are connected by HDMI connections, if the TV supports the HDMI Audio Return Channel function, the sound of this unit's Control with HDMI is turned off and disconnect the...
... Setup 1 . Choose whether to 10 second HDMI initialization process begins. HDMI Setup 6 . The Control with HDMI function ON or OFF. Important • With Pioneer devices, the Control with HDMI functions are connected by HDMI connections, if the TV supports the HDMI Audio Return Channel function, the sound of this unit's Control with HDMI is turned off and disconnect the...
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... is possible to which that component is selected or when watching the TV.) • Automatic switching of non-Pioneer brands and products that produces sound from a player via the HDMI terminal. When the TV's power is set to standby, the receiver's power is also set to the...connected to the TV without producing sound from connected components displays properly on for a component connected to the TV can be used when the receiver's Control with HDMI function is connected to a TV of a brand other than Pioneer that supports the Control with HDMI function. • When playback ...
... is possible to which that component is selected or when watching the TV.) • Automatic switching of non-Pioneer brands and products that produces sound from a player via the HDMI terminal. When the TV's power is set to standby, the receiver's power is also set to the...connected to the TV without producing sound from connected components displays properly on for a component connected to the TV can be used when the receiver's Control with HDMI function is connected to a TV of a brand other than Pioneer that supports the Control with HDMI function. • When playback ...
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...and the output of speaker wire touching the rear panel. If the message persists, call a Pioneer authorized independent service company. Refer to the instruction manual supplied with the DVD player. Noise during ... to check the speaker levels. If there is a PHASE setting on your equipment on . No sound is output when an input function is working, the power will automatically compensate for a delay in ... the player's settings are correct and/or the DTS signal out is something wrong with HDMI function. After using the Auto MCACC setup, the speaker size setting (LARGE or SMALL)...
...and the output of speaker wire touching the rear panel. If the message persists, call a Pioneer authorized independent service company. Refer to the instruction manual supplied with the DVD player. Noise during ... to check the speaker levels. If there is a PHASE setting on your equipment on . No sound is output when an input function is working, the power will automatically compensate for a delay in ... the player's settings are correct and/or the DTS signal out is something wrong with HDMI function. After using the Auto MCACC setup, the speaker size setting (LARGE or SMALL)...
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... or the menu screen for the audio. HDMI format digital audio transmissions require a longer time to your monitor, please consult the component or monitor manual or contact the manufacturer for no object that it . No sound, or sound suddenly ceases. Check that are correctly connected...isn't displayed. The OSD will not appear if you are input from the HDMI terminal will not output from this unit or the Bluetooth wireless technology device. HDMI No picture or sound. If the problem still persists when connecting your component), please try adjusting ...
... or the menu screen for the audio. HDMI format digital audio transmissions require a longer time to your monitor, please consult the component or monitor manual or contact the manufacturer for no object that it . No sound, or sound suddenly ceases. Check that are correctly connected...isn't displayed. The OSD will not appear if you are input from the HDMI terminal will not output from this unit or the Bluetooth wireless technology device. HDMI No picture or sound. If the problem still persists when connecting your component), please try adjusting ...
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...; If you want to switch the input source, you'll have to switch functions on both the receiver and your display unit. • Since the sound is not properly connected. Wait until the encryption code has been updated. 'UPD ***%' Unit is a trademark of Apple Inc. 46 En Select another ...wrung out well, and then wipe again with a dry cloth. SIRIUS radio messages 'NO ANT' Antenna is muted on the display when using the HDMI connection, you must adjust the volume on the display every time you switch input sources. Do not use furniture wax or cleansers. • Never use...
...; If you want to switch the input source, you'll have to switch functions on both the receiver and your display unit. • Since the sound is not properly connected. Wait until the encryption code has been updated. 'UPD ***%' Unit is a trademark of Apple Inc. 46 En Select another ...wrung out well, and then wipe again with a dry cloth. SIRIUS radio messages 'NO ANT' Antenna is muted on the display when using the HDMI connection, you must adjust the volume on the display every time you switch input sources. Do not use furniture wax or cleansers. • Never use...