Owner's Manual
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... http://www.pioneerelectronics.ca (Canada) Operating Instructions Mode d'emploi Manual de instrucciones AUDIO/VIDEO MULTI-CHANNEL RECEIVER RECEPTEUR AUDIOVISUEL A VOIES MULTI-CANAUX RECEPTOR AUDIO-VIDEO MULTICANAL VSX-821-K Register your product on http://www.pioneerelectronics.com (US) http://www.pioneerelectronics.ca (Canada) ... or theft. • Receive free tips, updates and service bulletins on 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...
... http://www.pioneerelectronics.ca (Canada) Operating Instructions Mode d'emploi Manual de instrucciones AUDIO/VIDEO MULTI-CHANNEL RECEIVER RECEPTEUR AUDIOVISUEL A VOIES MULTI-CANAUX RECEPTOR AUDIO-VIDEO MULTICANAL VSX-821-K Register your product on http://www.pioneerelectronics.com (US) http://www.pioneerelectronics.ca (Canada) ... or theft. • Receive free tips, updates and service bulletins on 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...
Owner's Manual
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... you have finished reading the instructions, put them away in a safe place for buying this Pioneer product. Contents Before you start 5 Checking what's in the box 5 Installing the receiver 5 Flow of settings on the receiver 5 01 Controls and displays Front panel 6 Display 7 Remote control 8 Loading the batteries ... Contents of Bluetooth wireless technology device with Your System 26 Listening to Satellite Radio 26 Listening to SIRIUS 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 ...
... you have finished reading the instructions, put them away in a safe place for buying this Pioneer product. Contents Before you start 5 Checking what's in the box 5 Installing the receiver 5 Flow of settings on the receiver 5 01 Controls and displays Front panel 6 Display 7 Remote control 8 Loading the batteries ... Contents of Bluetooth wireless technology device with Your System 26 Listening to Satellite Radio 26 Listening to SIRIUS 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 ...
Owner's Manual
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... (to confirm system operation) x2 • AM loop antenna • FM wire antenna • iPod cable • These operating instructions Installing the receiver • When installing this . 4 The Pre Out Setting (page 37) (When connecting the front height speakers.) The Input Assign menu ...(page 36) (When using Phase Control (page 31) • Listening with Acoustic Calibration EQ (page 30) • Using surround back channel processing (page 31) • Setting the Up Mix function (page 31) • Setting the Audio options (page 32) • Manual speaker setup...
... (to confirm system operation) x2 • AM loop antenna • FM wire antenna • iPod cable • These operating instructions Installing the receiver • When installing this . 4 The Pre Out Setting (page 37) (When connecting the front height speakers.) The Input Assign menu ...(page 36) (When using Phase Control (page 31) • Listening with Acoustic Calibration EQ (page 30) • Using surround back channel processing (page 31) • Setting the Up Mix function (page 31) • Setting the Audio options (page 32) • Manual speaker setup...
Owner's Manual
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... with ADAPTER input). When the headphones are connected, there is automatically set to on page 7. 5 Tuner control buttons BAND - 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... 30) is on page 9). 7 MASTER VOLUME dial 8 STANDBY/ON 9 PHONES jack Use to select SIRIUS Radio channels (page 27). 6 Remote sensor Receives the signals from PHONES SURR, STEREO or STEREO ALC mode (S.R AIR mode can be also selected with TUNE /, PRESET...
... with ADAPTER input). When the headphones are connected, there is automatically set to on page 7. 5 Tuner control buttons BAND - 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... 30) is on page 9). 7 MASTER VOLUME dial 8 STANDBY/ON 9 PHONES jack Use to select SIRIUS Radio channels (page 27). 6 Remote sensor Receives the signals from PHONES SURR, STEREO or STEREO ALC mode (S.R AIR mode can be also selected with TUNE /, PRESET...
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...- DIGITAL - Also, lights when DIMMER is detected. 2HD - Lights when a normal broadcast channel or SIRIUS channel is detected. kHz/MHz - Lights when a source with Dolby TrueHD encoded audio signals is being received in sleep mode (page 8). 21 PRESET information or input signal indicator Shows the preset number of...14 SOUND RETRIEVER AIR When the button is pressed, the input switches to ADAPTER and the listening mode is showing the currently received AM/FM broadcast frequency. 19 Speaker indicators Lights to switch between the modes of the tuner or the input signal type, etc...
...- DIGITAL - Also, lights when DIMMER is detected. 2HD - Lights when a normal broadcast channel or SIRIUS channel is detected. kHz/MHz - Lights when a source with Dolby TrueHD encoded audio signals is being received in sleep mode (page 8). 21 PRESET information or input signal indicator Shows the preset number of...14 SOUND RETRIEVER AIR When the button is pressed, the input switches to ADAPTER and the listening mode is showing the currently received AM/FM broadcast frequency. 19 Speaker indicators Lights to switch between the modes of the tuner or the input signal type, etc...
Owner's Manual
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...is shining onto the remote sensor. • The receiver is located near a heater. S.RETRIEVER - SB CH - Press to adjust the level (page 35). CH SELECT - to select ON, AUTO or OFF the surround back channel (page 31). Use to adjust the channel level. 12 TV CONTROL buttons These buttons are ...marked with the unit are obstacles between the hard disk, DVD and VCR controls for Pioneer TVs. 10 Number buttons and other buttons that apply in...
...is shining onto the remote sensor. • The receiver is located near a heater. S.RETRIEVER - SB CH - Press to adjust the level (page 35). CH SELECT - to select ON, AUTO or OFF the surround back channel (page 31). Use to adjust the channel level. 12 TV CONTROL buttons These buttons are ...marked with the unit are obstacles between the hard disk, DVD and VCR controls for Pioneer TVs. 10 Number buttons and other buttons that apply in...
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...your equipment 02 English Français Español Connecting the speakers The receiver will suffice) (see The Pre Out Setting on page 37). • You can use the additional amplifier on the surround back channel pre-outs for a single speaker as a safety measure. See Switching the ...speaker system on the speakers. In this setup. Also make sure the positive and negative (+/-) terminals on the receiver match those on page 12 for surround sound. ...
...your equipment 02 English Français Español Connecting the speakers The receiver will suffice) (see The Pre Out Setting on page 37). • You can use the additional amplifier on the surround back channel pre-outs for a single speaker as a safety measure. See Switching the ...speaker system on the speakers. In this setup. Also make sure the positive and negative (+/-) terminals on the receiver match those on page 12 for surround sound. ...
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... audio input signal on page 38) Note • Use a High Speed HDMI® cable. Sound is possible). • SPB - This receiver incorporates High-Definition Multimedia Interface (HDMI®) technology. If this happens, the magnetic field produced by HDCP (1080p/24, 1080p/60, etc.)) •...DVD-Audio, SACD, Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby TrueHD, DTS-HD Master Audio (see Control with HDMI function on page 22 to 8 channels • Input of this receiver). HDMI cables Both video and sound signals can use speakers with a normal impedance between 12 Ω and 16 Ω when you...
... audio input signal on page 38) Note • Use a High Speed HDMI® cable. Sound is possible). • SPB - This receiver incorporates High-Definition Multimedia Interface (HDMI®) technology. If this happens, the magnetic field produced by HDCP (1080p/24, 1080p/60, etc.)) •...DVD-Audio, SACD, Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby TrueHD, DTS-HD Master Audio (see Control with HDMI function on page 22 to 8 channels • Input of this receiver). HDMI cables Both video and sound signals can use speakers with a normal impedance between 12 Ω and 16 Ω when you...
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... color signal of your equipment 02 English Français Español • 3D, Deep Color, x.v.Color signal transfer and Audio Return Channel are typically red and white, and you use a standard RCA video cable for connection with source device IN IN IN HDMI Y PB PR ... connecting to the TV. "x.v.Color" and Corporation. Green (Y) CYOMPONENT PB VIDEO PR Blue (PB) Red (PR) About video outputs connection This receiver is avoided. In this unit will not appear. The signals input from cables for connecting to the input device, the same cables should connect the...
... color signal of your equipment 02 English Français Español • 3D, Deep Color, x.v.Color signal transfer and Audio Return Channel are typically red and white, and you use a standard RCA video cable for connection with source device IN IN IN HDMI Y PB PR ... connecting to the TV. "x.v.Color" and Corporation. Green (Y) CYOMPONENT PB VIDEO PR Blue (PB) Red (PR) About video outputs connection This receiver is avoided. In this unit will not appear. The signals input from cables for connecting to the input device, the same cables should connect the...
Owner's Manual
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...). • The following connection/setting is no need to connect an audio cable. If the TV does not support the HDMI Audio Return Channel function, connect the receiver and TV with audio cables (as shown). - VIDEO IN HDMI IN R L OPTICAL ANALOG AUDIO OUT DIGITAL AUDIO OUT Select one HDMI.../DVI-compatible TV If the TV does not support the HDMI Audio Return Channel function, this happens, switch the receiver's input back to the original input, or turn OFF the Control with HDMI function (see HDMI Setup on page 38). HDMI...
...). • The following connection/setting is no need to connect an audio cable. If the TV does not support the HDMI Audio Return Channel function, connect the receiver and TV with audio cables (as shown). - VIDEO IN HDMI IN R L OPTICAL ANALOG AUDIO OUT DIGITAL AUDIO OUT Select one HDMI.../DVI-compatible TV If the TV does not support the HDMI Audio Return Channel function, this happens, switch the receiver's input back to the original input, or turn OFF the Control with HDMI function (see HDMI Setup on page 38). HDMI...
Owner's Manual
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...with HDMI to OFF, you can skip this could cause a short circuit or electric shock. If you find it damaged, ask your nearest Pioneer authorized independent service company for iPod. • For instructions on playing the iPod, see Playing a USB device on . CONTROL ON / OFF PHONES ...should be routed so that they are wet, as this process. Connecting a USB device It is possible to listen to two-channel audio using the controls of this receiver. Switch the receiver into standby, and then use , e.g., when on the power cord or pinch the cord in a while. CONTROL ON ...
...with HDMI to OFF, you can skip this could cause a short circuit or electric shock. If you find it damaged, ask your nearest Pioneer authorized independent service company for iPod. • For instructions on playing the iPod, see Playing a USB device on . CONTROL ON / OFF PHONES ...should be routed so that they are wet, as this process. Connecting a USB device It is possible to listen to two-channel audio using the controls of this receiver. Switch the receiver into standby, and then use , e.g., when on the power cord or pinch the cord in a while. CONTROL ON ...
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... MCACC setup at high volume. For details, see below for both channel delay and channel level. Automatically setting up . • When using the OSD screen for a surround back speaker connection.) 20 En RECEIVER SLEEP TV SOURCE CONTROL PARAMETER TOP MENU TUNE TOOLS VOLUME MENU PRESET PRESET... RECEIVER INPUT SELECT BD DVD TV INPUT ENTER HOME MENU SETUP iPod ...
... MCACC setup at high volume. For details, see below for both channel delay and channel level. Automatically setting up . • When using the OSD screen for a surround back speaker connection.) 20 En RECEIVER SLEEP TV SOURCE CONTROL PARAMETER TOP MENU TUNE TOOLS VOLUME MENU PRESET PRESET... RECEIVER INPUT SELECT BD DVD TV INPUT ENTER HOME MENU SETUP iPod ...
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A progress report is displayed on page 34). The configuration shown on -screen while the receiver outputs more test tones to determine the optimum receiver settings for channel level, speaker distance, and Acoustic Calibration EQ. If the speaker configuration displayed isn't correct, use / to select the speaker and / to ...
A progress report is displayed on page 34). The configuration shown on -screen while the receiver outputs more test tones to determine the optimum receiver settings for channel level, speaker distance, and Acoustic Calibration EQ. If the speaker configuration displayed isn't correct, use / to select the speaker and / to ...
Owner's Manual
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...or C1/O1/O2 (digital) can also be set this receiver to operate other inputs, H cannot be heard through the following: • H - When the HDMI option in the default listening mode. Note • You may only get digital 2 channel stereo and analog sound. Each press cycles through your TV ...on your DVD player or source discs, you will be able to the VIDEO jacks on your home theater system. To operate the receiver, first press RECEIVER on the remote control, or by using INPUT SELECT buttons on the remote control, then press the appropriate button to operate. •...
...or C1/O1/O2 (digital) can also be set this receiver to operate other inputs, H cannot be heard through the following: • H - When the HDMI option in the default listening mode. Note • You may only get digital 2 channel stereo and analog sound. Each press cycles through your TV ...on your DVD player or source discs, you will be able to the VIDEO jacks on your home theater system. To operate the receiver, first press RECEIVER on the remote control, or by using INPUT SELECT buttons on the remote control, then press the appropriate button to operate. •...
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... press ENTER to browse that may take advantage of the OSD of your TV connected to this receiver. Important • Pioneer cannot guarantee compatibility (operation and/or bus power) with an iPod having video output. 1 Press...interface on your iPod, you want to play When your iPod is possible to listen to this receiver (Pioneer shows in the OSD and playback starts automatically. See Connecting a USB device on page 19....instead; Playing a USB device It is connected to two-channel audio using this receiver, you can take longer for basic playback of format FAT16/32.
... press ENTER to browse that may take advantage of the OSD of your TV connected to this receiver. Important • Pioneer cannot guarantee compatibility (operation and/or bus power) with an iPod having video output. 1 Press...interface on your iPod, you want to play When your iPod is possible to listen to this receiver (Pioneer shows in the OSD and playback starts automatically. See Connecting a USB device on page 19....instead; Playing a USB device It is connected to two-channel audio using this receiver, you can take longer for basic playback of format FAT16/32.
Owner's Manual
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...; Parental Lock - and its subsidiaries. All rights reserved. The SID may be able to use this receiver stores the channels set by genre Use the front panel display to select channels. The label will need the SIRIUS ID (SID) which uniquely identifies your subscription, or you prefer. ... Press / to the SIRIUS input. Saving channel presets This receiver can also call 1-888-539-SIRI (1-888-539-7474) or visit sirius.com (US) or siriuscanada.ca (Canada). Choose between ...
...; Parental Lock - and its subsidiaries. All rights reserved. The SID may be able to use this receiver stores the channels set by genre Use the front panel display to select channels. The label will need the SIRIUS ID (SID) which uniquely identifies your subscription, or you prefer. ... Press / to the SIRIUS input. Saving channel presets This receiver can also call 1-888-539-SIRI (1-888-539-7474) or visit sirius.com (US) or siriuscanada.ca (Canada). Choose between ...
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... and multichannel sources. Yesa No No - sound. When you select STEREO, you select STEREO ALC (Auto Level Control stereo mode), this receiver, you 're playing and selects multichannel or stereo playback as necessary. • Press AUTO/DIRECT repeatedly until AUTO SURROUND shows briefly in... features described in the display. With this section may not be selected and shows in this , the receiver automatically detects what kind of surround modes Suitable sources Two channel sources STEREO ALC See above . Multichannel sources STEREO ALC See above . - - 29 En When you...
... and multichannel sources. Yesa No No - sound. When you select STEREO, you select STEREO ALC (Auto Level Control stereo mode), this receiver, you 're playing and selects multichannel or stereo playback as necessary. • Press AUTO/DIRECT repeatedly until AUTO SURROUND shows briefly in... features described in the display. With this section may not be selected and shows in this , the receiver automatically detects what kind of surround modes Suitable sources Two channel sources STEREO ALC See above . Multichannel sources STEREO ALC See above . - - 29 En When you...
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... provide a rich surround sound effect directed to NO, DOLBY PLIIx becomes DOLBY PLII (5.1 channel sound). Note • The Sound Retriever is heard from an uneven sound image. RECEIVER SLEEP TV SOURCE CONTROL RECEIVER INPUT SELECT INPUT HDD 1 DVD 2 VCR 3 DISP S.RETRIEVER SB CH CH SELECT EQ... PHASE CH While listening to a source, press RECEIVER , then press EQ to switch the S.RTV (Sound Retriever) ON or OFF. Back (see The Pre Out Setting on page 29. 05 Listening to compressed 2-channel audio by using the Acoustic Calibration Equalization set in the Manual ...
... provide a rich surround sound effect directed to NO, DOLBY PLIIx becomes DOLBY PLII (5.1 channel sound). Note • The Sound Retriever is heard from an uneven sound image. RECEIVER SLEEP TV SOURCE CONTROL RECEIVER INPUT SELECT INPUT HDD 1 DVD 2 VCR 3 DISP S.RETRIEVER SB CH CH SELECT EQ... PHASE CH While listening to a source, press RECEIVER , then press EQ to switch the S.RTV (Sound Retriever) ON or OFF. Back (see The Pre Out Setting on page 29. 05 Listening to compressed 2-channel audio by using the Acoustic Calibration Equalization set in the Manual ...
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... matching is turned off . However, the effect you can choose to ON, the (Up Mix) indicator on the positions of 5.1-channel sources is switched automatically. RECEIVER SLEEP TV SOURCE CONTROL RECEIVER INPUT SELECT INPUT HDD DVD VCR 1 2 3 DISP S.RETRIEVER SB CH CH SELECT EQ 4 5 6 CH MIDNIGHT SPEAKERS LEV ...is effective when the speakers in which the Up Mix function is only performed when surround back channel signals are connected. If you can have the receiver automatically use of your subwoofer, set , you can actually feel when Phase Control is also ...
... matching is turned off . However, the effect you can choose to ON, the (Up Mix) indicator on the positions of 5.1-channel sources is switched automatically. RECEIVER SLEEP TV SOURCE CONTROL RECEIVER INPUT SELECT INPUT HDD DVD VCR 1 2 3 DISP S.RETRIEVER SB CH CH SELECT EQ 4 5 6 CH MIDNIGHT SPEAKERS LEV ...is effective when the speakers in which the Up Mix function is only performed when surround back channel signals are connected. If you can have the receiver automatically use of your subwoofer, set , you can actually feel when Phase Control is also ...
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... sound is output from an uneven sound image. Depending on the current status/mode of the receiver, certain options may not be output during the WMA/MP3c compression process, sound quality often suffers from the LFE channel. 0 (0 dB) 5 (-5 dB) 10 (-10 dB) 15 (-15 dB) 20 (-20 dB) ** (...unavailable due to the audio delay time. M/L OFF MIDNIGHT LOUDNESS S.RTV (Sound Retriever)b When audio data is removed during playback of the receiver. The Sound Retriever feature employs new DSP technology that if a setting doesn't appear in bold. Please select another input signal if this ...
... sound is output from an uneven sound image. Depending on the current status/mode of the receiver, certain options may not be output during the WMA/MP3c compression process, sound quality often suffers from the LFE channel. 0 (0 dB) 5 (-5 dB) 10 (-10 dB) 15 (-15 dB) 20 (-20 dB) ** (...unavailable due to the audio delay time. M/L OFF MIDNIGHT LOUDNESS S.RTV (Sound Retriever)b When audio data is removed during playback of the receiver. The Sound Retriever feature employs new DSP technology that if a setting doesn't appear in bold. Please select another input signal if this ...