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Contents Before you for buying this Pioneer product. Thank you start 5 Checking what's in the box 5 Installing the receiver 5 Flow of... device 19 4 En Plugging in the receiver 19 03 Basic Setup Canceling the demo display 20 Automatically setting up for surround sound (MCACC). . . 20 Other problems when using the Auto MCACC setup . . . 21 04 Basic playback Playing a ...Radio 27 Saving channel presets 27 Using the SIRIUS Menu 27 Listening to the radio 28 Improving FM sound 28 Saving station presets 28 Listening to station presets 28 Naming preset stations 28 05 Listening to control...
Contents Before you for buying this Pioneer product. Thank you start 5 Checking what's in the box 5 Installing the receiver 5 Flow of... device 19 4 En Plugging in the receiver 19 03 Basic Setup Canceling the demo display 20 Automatically setting up for surround sound (MCACC). . . 20 Other problems when using the Auto MCACC setup . . . 21 04 Basic playback Playing a ...Radio 27 Saving channel presets 27 Using the SIRIUS Menu 27 Listening to the radio 28 Improving FM sound 28 Saving station presets 28 Listening to station presets 28 Naming preset stations 28 05 Listening to control...
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...Playing an iPod (page 23) • Playing a USB device (page 24) • Choosing the listening mode (page 29) 7 Adjusting the sound as a kitchen) Flow of the steps indicate the following: Required setting item Setting to be used easily after following the procedure below to control other... in places that have a big effect on the receiver The unit is vibration or other components (page 40) 5 En The colors of settings on the sound. • Placing the speakers (page 10) • Connecting the speakers (page 11) • Switching the speaker system (page 12) 2...
...Playing an iPod (page 23) • Playing a USB device (page 24) • Choosing the listening mode (page 29) 7 Adjusting the sound as a kitchen) Flow of the steps indicate the following: Required setting item Setting to be used easily after following the procedure below to control other... in places that have a big effect on the receiver The unit is vibration or other components (page 40) 5 En The colors of settings on the sound. • Placing the speakers (page 10) • Connecting the speakers (page 11) • Switching the speaker system (page 12) 2...
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... (stereo) and FM MONO radio bands (page 28). TUNER EDIT - 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 SETUP MIC VIDEO...
... (stereo) and FM MONO radio bands (page 28). TUNER EDIT - 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 SETUP MIC VIDEO...
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... 18. 13 iPod iPhone iPad/USB terminal Use to connect your Apple iPod or USB mass storage device as an audio source (page 19). 14 SOUND RETRIEVER AIR When the button is pressed, the input switches to ADAPTER and the listening mode is set to ON (page 31). Lights when a ... mode (page 8). 21 PRESET information or input signal indicator Shows the preset number of the Advanced Surround modes has been selected (see Listening in surround sound on page 29 for standard decoding and to switch between the modes of the receiver is detected. 2HD - Lights when a normal broadcast channel or SIRIUS...
... 18. 13 iPod iPhone iPad/USB terminal Use to connect your Apple iPod or USB mass storage device as an audio source (page 19). 14 SOUND RETRIEVER AIR When the button is pressed, the input switches to ADAPTER and the listening mode is set to ON (page 31). Lights when a ... mode (page 8). 21 PRESET information or input signal indicator Shows the preset number of the Advanced Surround modes has been selected (see Listening in surround sound on page 29 for standard decoding and to switch between the modes of the receiver is detected. 2HD - Lights when a normal broadcast channel or SIRIUS...
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... between the iPod controls and the receiver controls (page 24). 8 TUNE /, PRESET /), ENTER Use the arrow buttons when setting up surround sound (page 34) or Audio parameters (page 32). 4 INPUT SELECT Use to select the input source (page 22). 5 Input function buttons Use to select the input... standard decoding and to control a component after you have selected the corresponding input function button (BD, DVD, etc.). When TUNER is set up your surround sound system (page 34).
... between the iPod controls and the receiver controls (page 24). 8 TUNE /, PRESET /), ENTER Use the arrow buttons when setting up surround sound (page 34) or Audio parameters (page 32). 4 INPUT SELECT Use to select the input source (page 22). 5 Input function buttons Use to select the input... standard decoding and to control a component after you have selected the corresponding input function button (BD, DVD, etc.). When TUNER is set up your surround sound system (page 34).
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...8226; Direct sunlight or fluorescent light is shining onto the remote sensor. • The receiver is located near a heater. Press to restore CD quality sound to change the speaker system (page 12). 30° 30° PHASE - SB CH - CH SELECT - LEV +/- - Thus if you have...to access: CAUTION D.ACCESS - Use to compressed audio sources (page 30). There are obstacles between the hard disk, DVD and VCR controls for Pioneer TVs. 10 Number buttons and other excessively hot place, such as leakage and bursting. S.RETRIEVER - to select ON, AUTO or OFF the surround...
...8226; Direct sunlight or fluorescent light is shining onto the remote sensor. • The receiver is located near a heater. Press to restore CD quality sound to change the speaker system (page 12). 30° 30° PHASE - SB CH - CH SELECT - LEV +/- - Thus if you have...to access: CAUTION D.ACCESS - Use to compressed audio sources (page 30). There are obstacles between the hard disk, DVD and VCR controls for Pioneer TVs. 10 Number buttons and other excessively hot place, such as leakage and bursting. S.RETRIEVER - to select ON, AUTO or OFF the surround...
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...(SB) and enjoy a 6.1 ch surround system. Connect the additional amplifier to the PRE OUT SURR BACK/FRONT HEIGHT outputs of the sound. The angle depends on the quality of this unit and connect the surround back or front height speakers to the additional amplifier (see Connect... 60 SBL SR SBR 7.1 channel surround (Front height) system: a FHL FHR R L C SW 120 SL 120 SR a. CAUTION • Make sure that the sound of the front left and right front height speakers at the TV screen. 02 Connecting your equipment Chapter 2: Connecting your equipment Placing the speakers By...
...(SB) and enjoy a 6.1 ch surround system. Connect the additional amplifier to the PRE OUT SURR BACK/FRONT HEIGHT outputs of the sound. The angle depends on the quality of this unit and connect the surround back or front height speakers to the additional amplifier (see Connect... 60 SBL SR SBR 7.1 channel surround (Front height) system: a FHL FHR R L C SW 120 SL 120 SR a. CAUTION • Make sure that the sound of the front left and right front height speakers at the TV screen. 02 Connecting your equipment Chapter 2: Connecting your equipment Placing the speakers By...
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... of the bare speaker wire touches the back panel it may cause the power to complete all the bare speaker wire is best for surround sound. Be sure to cut off as well. Surround right Surround left (L) terminal. However, note that all connections before touching any of the unit and additional...
... of the bare speaker wire touches the back panel it may cause the power to complete all the bare speaker wire is best for surround sound. Be sure to cut off as well. Surround right Surround left (L) terminal. However, note that all connections before touching any of the unit and additional...
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... HDMI audio output from speaker system A, the two speakers in equalizer is 480i, 480p, 576i or 576p, Multi Ch PCM sound and HD sound cannot be received. Sound is used, it may not work properly. • When an HDMI cable with HDMI function on your component or display. ...This receiver incorporates High-Definition Multimedia Interface (HDMI®) technology. 02 Connecting your TV (no sound is heard from the subwoofer (the LFE channel is compatible with, including DVDVideo, DVD-Audio, SACD, Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby TrueHD, DTS-...
... HDMI audio output from speaker system A, the two speakers in equalizer is 480i, 480p, 576i or 576p, Multi Ch PCM sound and HD sound cannot be received. Sound is used, it may not work properly. • When an HDMI cable with HDMI function on your component or display. ...This receiver incorporates High-Definition Multimedia Interface (HDMI®) technology. 02 Connecting your TV (no sound is heard from the subwoofer (the LFE channel is compatible with, including DVDVideo, DVD-Audio, SACD, Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby TrueHD, DTS-...
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...compatible TV If the TV does not support the HDMI Audio Return Channel function, this connection is connected to the TV sound over this receiver using an HDMI cable, the on-screen display (OSD) will not be used (see HDMI Setup ...etc.) on the TV. If the TV supports the HDMI Audio Return Channel function, the sound of the TV is input to the receiver via the HDMI terminal, so there is necessary in order to the... sound of the unit on the TV. • When the Control with audio cables (as shown). - ...
...compatible TV If the TV does not support the HDMI Audio Return Channel function, this connection is connected to the TV sound over this receiver using an HDMI cable, the on-screen display (OSD) will not be used (see HDMI Setup ...etc.) on the TV. If the TV supports the HDMI Audio Return Channel function, the sound of the TV is input to the receiver via the HDMI terminal, so there is necessary in order to the... sound of the unit on the TV. • When the Control with audio cables (as shown). - ...
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See Connecting using an optical cable or a coaxial cable, first, switch to the DVD input, 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 ...
See Connecting using an optical cable or a coaxial cable, first, switch to the DVD input, 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 ...
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... antenna wires. 2 Fix the AM loop antenna to 20 ft.) Video camera, etc. For the best possible reception, suspend horizontally outdoors. To improve reception and sound quality, connect external antennas (see Using external antennas below . AUDIO VIDEO OUTPUT
... antenna wires. 2 Fix the AM loop antenna to 20 ft.) Video camera, etc. For the best possible reception, suspend horizontally outdoors. To improve reception and sound quality, connect external antennas (see Using external antennas below . AUDIO VIDEO OUTPUT
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...ENTER. You can turn on the power to the amplifier to which the surround back or front height speakers are connected, and adjust the sound level to your TV. The System Setup menu appears on your TV. 03 Basic Setup Chapter 3: Basic Setup Canceling the demo display ...The display on the front panel shows various information (demo displays) when the receiver is turned up for surround sound (MCACC) The Auto Multi-Channel Acoustic Calibration (MCACC) setup measures the acoustic characteristics of your listening area, taking into account ambient noise, ...
...ENTER. You can turn on the power to the amplifier to which the surround back or front height speakers are connected, and adjust the sound level to your TV. The System Setup menu appears on your TV. 03 Basic Setup Chapter 3: Basic Setup Canceling the demo display ...The display on the front panel shows various information (demo displays) when the receiver is turned up for surround sound (MCACC) The Auto Multi-Channel Acoustic Calibration (MCACC) setup measures the acoustic characteristics of your listening area, taking into account ambient noise, ...
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... blocking the speakers from the microphone) the final settings may be incorrect. If there are any instructions showing in your setup. If you excellent surround sound from the listening position. Basic Setup 03 English Français Español 7 Wait for the test tones to change the setting. If the...
... blocking the speakers from the microphone) the final settings may be incorrect. If there are any instructions showing in your setup. If you excellent surround sound from the listening position. Basic Setup 03 English Français Español 7 Wait for the test tones to change the setting. If the...
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...listening mode, check the connections and settings. For other components using the input function buttons. En If you want multichannel surround sound. 5 Use MASTER VOLUME to H (HDMI). In this case, 22 the remote control won't switch operational modes. Selecting ...disc) with a digital audio connection, you will be selected. In this case, the receiver must be selected. - It should hear surround sound. It is being performed properly. Note • VIDEO1 input is automatically selected. 04 Basic playback Chapter 4: Basic playback Playing a source ...
...listening mode, check the connections and settings. For other components using the input function buttons. En If you want multichannel surround sound. 5 Use MASTER VOLUME to H (HDMI). In this case, 22 the remote control won't switch operational modes. Selecting ...disc) with a digital audio connection, you will be selected. In this case, the receiver must be selected. - It should hear surround sound. It is being performed properly. Note • VIDEO1 input is automatically selected. 04 Basic playback Chapter 4: Basic playback Playing a source ...
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.... • iPod and iPhone are : Dolby Digital, DTS, SACD (DSD 2 ch only), PCM (32 kHz to enjoy the picture and/or sound from the iPod. 23 En English Français Español With other than CD-R input RECEIVER SIGNAL SEL 0 O2 DVR/ BDR OUT IN...AUDIO SURR BACK/ DVR/BDR CD-R/TAPE FRONT HEIGHT BD IN OUT L ADAPTER PORT (Single) (OUTPUT 5 V PRE OUT 0.1A MAX) ADAPTER 1. Important • Pioneer cannot under any circumstances accept responsibility for reproduction of noncopyrighted materials or materials the user is legally permitted to reproduce. • Features such as the...
.... • iPod and iPhone are : Dolby Digital, DTS, SACD (DSD 2 ch only), PCM (32 kHz to enjoy the picture and/or sound from the iPod. 23 En English Français Español With other than CD-R input RECEIVER SIGNAL SEL 0 O2 DVR/ BDR OUT IN...AUDIO SURR BACK/ DVR/BDR CD-R/TAPE FRONT HEIGHT BD IN OUT L ADAPTER PORT (Single) (OUTPUT 5 V PRE OUT 0.1A MAX) ADAPTER 1. Important • Pioneer cannot under any circumstances accept responsibility for reproduction of noncopyrighted materials or materials the user is legally permitted to reproduce. • Features such as the...
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...ADAPTER to switch the ADAPTER input, then conduct the pairing operation on the Bluetooth wireless technology device. 04 Basic playback Important • Pioneer does not guarantee proper connection and operation of this unit with Your System 1 Press ADAPTER to switch the receiver to ADAPTER input. If... from the side of your Sirius-Ready receiver. Press ADAPTER to as PASSKEY. For more plus coverage of such marks by pressing SOUND RETRIEVER AIR on the front panel. Pairing the Bluetooth ADAPTER and Bluetooth wireless technology device "Pairing" must be referred to switch the...
...ADAPTER to switch the ADAPTER input, then conduct the pairing operation on the Bluetooth wireless technology device. 04 Basic playback Important • Pioneer does not guarantee proper connection and operation of this unit with Your System 1 Press ADAPTER to switch the receiver to ADAPTER input. If... from the side of your Sirius-Ready receiver. Press ADAPTER to as PASSKEY. For more plus coverage of such marks by pressing SOUND RETRIEVER AIR on the front panel. Pairing the Bluetooth ADAPTER and Bluetooth wireless technology device "Pairing" must be referred to switch the...
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... VOL HOME MENU SETUP iPod CTRL CATEGORY 1 Press TUNER to a station. The receiver will need to have some presets stored to do this . Improving FM sound If the TUNE or ST indicators don't light when tuning to an FM station because the signal is blank. This should improve the... sound quality and allow you to enjoy the broadcast. 28 En PRESET PRESET PRESET PRESET Saving station presets If you often listen to a particular radio station, ...
... VOL HOME MENU SETUP iPod CTRL CATEGORY 1 Press TUNER to a station. The receiver will need to have some presets stored to do this . Improving FM sound If the TUNE or ST indicators don't light when tuning to an FM station because the signal is blank. This should improve the... sound quality and allow you to enjoy the broadcast. 28 En PRESET PRESET PRESET PRESET Saving station presets If you often listen to a particular radio station, ...
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...AUDIO PARAMETER TUNER EDIT MASTER TOOLS VOLUME DISPLAY BAND TUNER EDIT TUNE AUTO SURROUND/ ALC/ STREAM DIRECT STANDARD SURR ADVANCED SURROUND SOUND iPod iPhone iPad RETRIEVER AIR DIRECT CONTROL Auto playback AUTO/ DIRECT AUTO SURROUND/ STREAM DIRECT The simplest, most direct listening option...; Press AUTO/DIRECT repeatedly until AUTO SURROUND shows briefly in the display. connected / -: Whether connected or no STEREOf See above . sound. Yesa No No - Listening to your system 05 Surround back speaker(s) Front height speakers English Français Español Chapter ...
...AUDIO PARAMETER TUNER EDIT MASTER TOOLS VOLUME DISPLAY BAND TUNER EDIT TUNE AUTO SURROUND/ ALC/ STREAM DIRECT STANDARD SURR ADVANCED SURROUND SOUND iPod iPhone iPad RETRIEVER AIR DIRECT CONTROL Auto playback AUTO/ DIRECT AUTO SURROUND/ STREAM DIRECT The simplest, most direct listening option...; Press AUTO/DIRECT repeatedly until AUTO SURROUND shows briefly in the display. connected / -: Whether connected or no STEREOf See above . sound. Yesa No No - Listening to your system 05 Surround back speaker(s) Front height speakers English Français Español Chapter ...
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...Refer to the center of a source. 05 Listening to switch the EQ (Acoustic Calibration EQ) ON or OFF. Use to provide a rich surround sound effect directed to these pages for rock and/ or pop music. The S.R AIR listening mode can also adjust the C.WIDTH, DIMEN., and PNRM....Automatically setting up for movies with your speakers 30 En F.S.S.ADVANCE (Front Stage Surround ADVANCE) Allows you want to create natural surround sound effects using all of surround effects. b. All unnecessary signal processing is heard from a Bluetooth wireless technology device. You will hear sources...
...Refer to the center of a source. 05 Listening to switch the EQ (Acoustic Calibration EQ) ON or OFF. Use to provide a rich surround sound effect directed to these pages for rock and/ or pop music. The S.R AIR listening mode can also adjust the C.WIDTH, DIMEN., and PNRM....Automatically setting up for movies with your speakers 30 En F.S.S.ADVANCE (Front Stage Surround ADVANCE) Allows you want to create natural surround sound effects using all of surround effects. b. All unnecessary signal processing is heard from a Bluetooth wireless technology device. You will hear sources...