Owner's Manual
Page 4
...the Audio options 32 Making an audio or a video recording 33 06 The System Setup menu Using the System Setup menu 34 Manual speaker setup 34 Speaker Setting 34 Crossover Network 35 Channel Level 35 Speaker Distance 36 The Input Assign menu 36 The Pre Out Setting 37 The Auto Power...Music Contents of Bluetooth wireless technology device with HDMI function 39 08 Controlling the rest of your model properly. 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 settings on the receiver 5 01 Controls and...
...the Audio options 32 Making an audio or a video recording 33 06 The System Setup menu Using the System Setup menu 34 Manual speaker setup 34 Speaker Setting 34 Crossover Network 35 Channel Level 35 Speaker Distance 36 The Input Assign menu 36 The Pre Out Setting 37 The Auto Power...Music Contents of Bluetooth wireless technology device with HDMI function 39 08 Controlling the rest of your model properly. 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 settings on the receiver 5 01 Controls and...
Owner's Manual
Page 5
...in direct sunlight - It can be used easily after following : Required setting item Setting to be made as necessary 1 Connecting the speakers Where you place the speakers will have hot fumes or oils (such as desired • Using the Sound Retriever (page 30) • Better sound using Phase...surround back channel processing (page 31) • Setting the Up Mix function (page 31) • Setting the Audio options (page 32) • Manual speaker setup (page 34) 8 Making maximum use of the remote control • Setting the remote to set the video input on a color TV (the screen...
...in direct sunlight - It can be used easily after following : Required setting item Setting to be made as necessary 1 Connecting the speakers Where you place the speakers will have hot fumes or oils (such as desired • Using the Sound Retriever (page 30) • Better sound using Phase...surround back channel processing (page 31) • Setting the Up Mix function (page 31) • Setting the Audio options (page 32) • Manual speaker setup (page 34) 8 Making maximum use of the remote control • Setting the remote to set the video input on a color TV (the screen...
Owner's Manual
Page 6
... headphone can be selected only from the speakers. Blinks when connecting an HDMI-equipped component; TUNER EDIT - TUNE / - 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 2 INPUT 5V...
... headphone can be selected only from the speakers. Blinks when connecting an HDMI-equipped component; TUNER EDIT - TUNE / - 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 2 INPUT 5V...
Owner's Manual
Page 7
...and the Auto level control stereo mode (page 29). Switches between the various surround modes (page 30). 11 MCACC SETUP MIC jack Use to connect a microphone when performing Auto MCACC setup (page 20). 12 AUDIO/VIDEO input terminal See Connecting to off during 2 Pro Logic IIz decoding (see Using... is set to indicate DTS-ES decoding. 96/24 - When one of the receiver is showing the currently received AM/FM broadcast frequency. 19 Speaker indicators Lights to the iPod and enable iPod operations on (page 29). 2D+ - Controls and displays 01 10 Listening mode buttons MEM - kHz...
...and the Auto level control stereo mode (page 29). Switches between the various surround modes (page 30). 11 MCACC SETUP MIC jack Use to connect a microphone when performing Auto MCACC setup (page 20). 12 AUDIO/VIDEO input terminal See Connecting to off during 2 Pro Logic IIz decoding (see Using... is set to indicate DTS-ES decoding. 96/24 - When one of the receiver is showing the currently received AM/FM broadcast frequency. 19 Speaker indicators Lights to the iPod and enable iPod operations on (page 29). 2D+ - Controls and displays 01 10 Listening mode buttons MEM - kHz...
Owner's Manual
Page 8
...CATEGORY TUNE BAND RETURN DTV/ TV MUTE 9 BASS TRE 10 MEMORY HDD 1 DVD 2 VCR 3 DISP S.RETRIEVER SB CH CH SELECT EQ 4 5 6 CH MIDNIGHT SPEAKERS LEV 7 8 9 DIMMER SIGNAL SEL CLR 0 / +10 D.ACCESS LEV ENTER PHASE CH SHIFT 13 14 15 16 RECEIVER 8 En 1 SLEEP Press to change the... (BD, DVD, etc.). RETURN - RETURN - Also use this button to set to change the amount of Blu-ray Discs. 7 System Setup and component control buttons The following button controls can be accessed after you have selected it using the input function buttons. These buttons also function...
...CATEGORY TUNE BAND RETURN DTV/ TV MUTE 9 BASS TRE 10 MEMORY HDD 1 DVD 2 VCR 3 DISP S.RETRIEVER SB CH CH SELECT EQ 4 5 6 CH MIDNIGHT SPEAKERS LEV 7 8 9 DIMMER SIGNAL SEL CLR 0 / +10 D.ACCESS LEV ENTER PHASE CH SHIFT 13 14 15 16 RECEIVER 8 En 1 SLEEP Press to change the... (BD, DVD, etc.). RETURN - RETURN - Also use this button to set to change the amount of Blu-ray Discs. 7 System Setup and component control buttons The following button controls can be accessed after you have selected it using the input function buttons. These buttons also function...
Owner's Manual
Page 9
Controls and displays 01 English Français Español • When the front speaker is set at SMALL in the Speaker Setting (or automatically via the Auto MCACC setup) and the Crossover Network is set the listening volume. 14 MUTE Mutes/unmutes the sound. 15 DISP Switches the ... • The receiver is pressed. (For example MIDNIGHT, etc.) HDD*, DVD*, VCR* - Switches between the hard disk, DVD and VCR controls for Pioneer TVs. 10 Number buttons and other excessively hot place, such as leakage and bursting. There are dedicated to control the TV assigned to leak, overheat...
Controls and displays 01 English Français Español • When the front speaker is set at SMALL in the Speaker Setting (or automatically via the Auto MCACC setup) and the Crossover Network is set the listening volume. 14 MUTE Mutes/unmutes the sound. 15 DISP Switches the ... • The receiver is pressed. (For example MIDNIGHT, etc.) HDD*, DVD*, VCR* - Switches between the hard disk, DVD and VCR controls for Pioneer TVs. 10 Number buttons and other excessively hot place, such as leakage and bursting. There are dedicated to control the TV assigned to leak, overheat...
Owner's Manual
Page 11
... on the receiver match those on page 12. If any uninsulated parts. • Make sure that only the front speakers are set if the above connections are performed. In this setup. You can use the additional amplifier on the surround back channel pre-outs for a single...HEIGHT if the front height speaker is connected (If neither the surround back speaker nor the front height speaker is connected, either setting will work with just two stereo speakers (the front speakers in the diagram) but using at least three speakers is recommended, and a complete setup is best for the listening...
... on the receiver match those on page 12. If any uninsulated parts. • Make sure that only the front speakers are set if the above connections are performed. In this setup. You can use the additional amplifier on the surround back channel pre-outs for a single...HEIGHT if the front height speaker is connected (If neither the surround back speaker nor the front height speaker is connected, either setting will work with just two stereo speakers (the front speakers in the diagram) but using at least three speakers is recommended, and a complete setup is best for the listening...
Owner's Manual
Page 19
... input back to 10 second HDMI initialization process begins. If you find it damaged, ask your nearest Pioneer authorized independent service company for iPod. • For instructions on playing the iPod, see HDMI Setup on page 38). A damaged power cord can turn OFF the Control with HDMI function on page 38...other way. Note • After this receiver once it with HDMI to OFF, you have connected all your components to this receiver, including the speakers. Plug the AC power cord into standby then connect your USB device to the USB terminal on the front panel of the TV ...
... input back to 10 second HDMI initialization process begins. If you find it damaged, ask your nearest Pioneer authorized independent service company for iPod. • For instructions on playing the iPod, see HDMI Setup on page 38). A damaged power cord can turn OFF the Control with HDMI function on page 38...other way. Note • After this receiver once it with HDMI to OFF, you have connected all your components to this receiver, including the speakers. Plug the AC power cord into standby then connect your USB device to the USB terminal on the front panel of the TV ...
Owner's Manual
Page 20
... level using the OSD screen for notes regarding background noise and other possible interference. If you cancel the Auto MCACC setup at any existing speaker settings you have connected using the HDMI output to the desired level. • See below ). Use composite or connections ...remote control to navigate through the corresponding composite or component cable. 3 Connect the microphone to MCACC SETUP MIC jack. After you connected either the surround back speaker or the front height speaker, make sure that it to be selected as possible after three minutes of inactivity. 5 Select '...
... level using the OSD screen for notes regarding background noise and other possible interference. If you cancel the Auto MCACC setup at any existing speaker settings you have connected using the HDMI output to the desired level. • See below ). Use composite or connections ...remote control to navigate through the corresponding composite or component cable. 3 Connect the microphone to MCACC SETUP MIC jack. After you connected either the surround back speaker or the front height speaker, make sure that it to be selected as possible after three minutes of inactivity. 5 Select '...
Owner's Manual
Page 21
... them . • Some older TVs may be changed. If the screen in your system, but it 's doing the Auto MCACC setup. 21 En Try to determine the speakers present in step 7 is left untouched for 10 seconds and ENTER is displayed on -screen while the receiver outputs more test tones... to be as quiet as possible while it is selected, then press ENTER. If the speaker configuration displayed isn't correct, use / to select the speaker and / to finish. Basic Setup 03 English Français Español 7 Wait for the test tones to change the...
... them . • Some older TVs may be changed. If the screen in your system, but it 's doing the Auto MCACC setup. 21 En Try to determine the speakers present in step 7 is left untouched for 10 seconds and ENTER is displayed on -screen while the receiver outputs more test tones... to be as quiet as possible while it is selected, then press ENTER. If the speaker configuration displayed isn't correct, use / to select the speaker and / to finish. Basic Setup 03 English Français Español 7 Wait for the test tones to change the...
Owner's Manual
Page 22
...inputs, H cannot be selected for each input source. RECEIVER SLEEP TV SOURCE CONTROL RECEIVER INPUT SELECT INPUT S.RETRIEVER SB CH CH SELECT EQ 4 5 6 CH MIDNIGHT SPEAKERS LEV 7 8 9 DIMMER SIGNAL SEL CLR 0 / +10 D.ACCESS LEV ENTER PHASE CH SHIFT Press RECEIVER , then press SIGNAL SEL to select the ... to the VIDEO jacks on your TV, not from the front left/right speakers in Setting the Audio options on your system components and receiver. It cannot be selected. However, if the ARC at HDMI Setup is set to ON, the input is fixed to adjust the volume level....
...inputs, H cannot be selected for each input source. RECEIVER SLEEP TV SOURCE CONTROL RECEIVER INPUT SELECT INPUT S.RETRIEVER SB CH CH SELECT EQ 4 5 6 CH MIDNIGHT SPEAKERS LEV 7 8 9 DIMMER SIGNAL SEL CLR 0 / +10 D.ACCESS LEV ENTER PHASE CH SHIFT Press RECEIVER , then press SIGNAL SEL to select the ... to the VIDEO jacks on your TV, not from the front left/right speakers in Setting the Audio options on your system components and receiver. It cannot be selected. However, if the ARC at HDMI Setup is set to ON, the input is fixed to adjust the volume level....
Owner's Manual
Page 24
...BASS TRE MEMORY PRESET ENTER PRESET HDD DVD VCR 1 2 3 DISP S.RETRIEVER SB CH CH SELECT EQ 4 5 6 CH HOME MENU SETUP TUNE BAND MIDNIGHT SPEAKERS LEV 7 8 9 PHASE CH iPod CTRL CATEGORY RETURN DTV/ TV MUTE DIMMER SIGNAL SEL LEV 0 SHIFT • During Audiobook playback, ...61548; to move to previous/next levels. 3 Continue browsing until you arrive at the top of each category list. Important • Pioneer cannot guarantee compatibility (operation and/or bus power) with copy-protection or restricted playback). • Compatible USB devices include external magnetic hard ...
...BASS TRE MEMORY PRESET ENTER PRESET HDD DVD VCR 1 2 3 DISP S.RETRIEVER SB CH CH SELECT EQ 4 5 6 CH HOME MENU SETUP TUNE BAND MIDNIGHT SPEAKERS LEV 7 8 9 PHASE CH iPod CTRL CATEGORY RETURN DTV/ TV MUTE DIMMER SIGNAL SEL LEV 0 SHIFT • During Audiobook playback, ...61548; to move to previous/next levels. 3 Continue browsing until you arrive at the top of each category list. Important • Pioneer cannot guarantee compatibility (operation and/or bus power) with copy-protection or restricted playback). • Compatible USB devices include external magnetic hard ...
Owner's Manual
Page 25
...DTV/ TV MUTE AUDIO PARAMETER TOP MENU TUNER EDIT MASTER TOOLS VOLUME TUNE MENU PRESET ENTER HOME MENU SETUP iPod CTRL CATEGORY TUNE BAND RETURN DTV/ TV MUTE BASS TRE MEMORY HDD 1 DVD 2 VCR 3 DISP ...S.RETRIEVER SB CH CH SELECT EQ 4 5 6 CH MIDNIGHT SPEAKERS LEV 7 8 9 DIMMER SIGNAL SEL LEV 0 PHASE CH SHIFT Important If a USB Error message lights in some cases... audio files will not play When the Bluetooth ADAPTER (Pioneer Model No. WMA9 Pro and WMA lossless encoding: No • AAC (MPEG-4 Advanced Audio Coding) -
...DTV/ TV MUTE AUDIO PARAMETER TOP MENU TUNER EDIT MASTER TOOLS VOLUME TUNE MENU PRESET ENTER HOME MENU SETUP iPod CTRL CATEGORY TUNE BAND RETURN DTV/ TV MUTE BASS TRE MEMORY HDD 1 DVD 2 VCR 3 DISP ...S.RETRIEVER SB CH CH SELECT EQ 4 5 6 CH MIDNIGHT SPEAKERS LEV 7 8 9 DIMMER SIGNAL SEL LEV 0 PHASE CH SHIFT Important If a USB Error message lights in some cases... audio files will not play When the Bluetooth ADAPTER (Pioneer Model No. WMA9 Pro and WMA lossless encoding: No • AAC (MPEG-4 Advanced Audio Coding) -
Owner's Manual
Page 29
... above . - - 29 En connected / -: Whether connected or no STEREOf See above . Listening to your system 05 Surround back speaker(s) Front height speakers English Français Español Chapter 5: Listening to your system Choosing the listening mode This receiver offers a variety of listening ... listening option is the AUTO SURROUND feature. DTS-ES Movie/Music Yes No The following modes provide basic surround sound for more on your speaker setup and the type of source you want. DOLBY PLIIx MOVIE Movie DOLBY PLII MOVIE DOLBY PLIIx MUSICb Music No - - - - - ...
... above . - - 29 En connected / -: Whether connected or no STEREOf See above . Listening to your system 05 Surround back speaker(s) Front height speakers English Français Español Chapter 5: Listening to your system Choosing the listening mode This receiver offers a variety of listening ... listening option is the AUTO SURROUND feature. DTS-ES Movie/Music Yes No The following modes provide basic surround sound for more on your speaker setup and the type of source you want. DOLBY PLIIx MOVIE Movie DOLBY PLII MOVIE DOLBY PLIIx MUSICb Music No - - - - - ...
Owner's Manual
Page 30
...Bluetooth wireless technology device. Use to provide a rich surround sound effect directed to the settings made in the Manual SP Setup (speaker setting, channel level, speaker distance), as well as with Acoustic Calibration EQ You can 't use the Midnight, Loudness, Phase Control, Sound Retriever and...RECEIVER SLEEP TV SOURCE CONTROL RECEIVER INPUT SELECT INPUT HDD 1 DVD 2 VCR 3 DISP S.RETRIEVER SB CH CH SELECT EQ 4 5 6 CH MIDNIGHT SPEAKERS LEV 7 8 9 PHASE CH While listening to a source, press RECEIVER , then press EQ to NO, DOLBY PLIIx becomes DOLBY PLII (5.1...
...Bluetooth wireless technology device. Use to provide a rich surround sound effect directed to the settings made in the Manual SP Setup (speaker setting, channel level, speaker distance), as well as with Acoustic Calibration EQ You can 't use the Midnight, Loudness, Phase Control, Sound Retriever and...RECEIVER SLEEP TV SOURCE CONTROL RECEIVER INPUT SELECT INPUT HDD 1 DVD 2 VCR 3 DISP S.RETRIEVER SB CH CH SELECT EQ 4 5 6 CH MIDNIGHT SPEAKERS LEV 7 8 9 PHASE CH While listening to a source, press RECEIVER , then press EQ to NO, DOLBY PLIIx becomes DOLBY PLII (5.1...
Owner's Manual
Page 32
... AUDIO PARAMETER TOP MENU TUNER EDIT MASTER TOOLS VOLUME TUNE MENU PRESET PRESET RECEIVER INPUT SELECT INPUT ENTER BD DVD TV HOME MENU SETUP iPod CTRL C GO TUNE BAND RETURN 1 Press RECEIVER , then press AUDIO PARAMETER button. 2 Use / to select...second = 30 frames (NTSC) Default: 0.0 Setting/What it as necessary to compressed 2-channel audio by restoring sound pressure and smoothing jagged artifacts left speakers, making the sound more distant (minus settings), or more forward (positive settings). -3 to adjust. The LFE is not limited when set to -15...
... AUDIO PARAMETER TOP MENU TUNER EDIT MASTER TOOLS VOLUME TUNE MENU PRESET PRESET RECEIVER INPUT SELECT INPUT ENTER BD DVD TV HOME MENU SETUP iPod CTRL C GO TUNE BAND RETURN 1 Press RECEIVER , then press AUDIO PARAMETER button. 2 Use / to select...second = 30 frames (NTSC) Default: 0.0 Setting/What it as necessary to compressed 2-channel audio by restoring sound pressure and smoothing jagged artifacts left speakers, making the sound more distant (minus settings), or more forward (positive settings). -3 to adjust. The LFE is not limited when set to -15...
Owner's Manual
Page 34
... the receiver has not operated for surround sound (MCACC) on page 20 are designed to your TV. Speaker Distance - Manual speaker setup This receiver allows you change the placement of these settings once (unless you to the TV through the screens...to confirm and exit the current menu. • Press SETUP at high volume. Speaker Setting Use this receiver to make all 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 2a.Speaker Setting Front SMALL Center [ SMALL ] Surr [ SMALL ...
... the receiver has not operated for surround sound (MCACC) on page 20 are designed to your TV. Speaker Distance - Manual speaker setup This receiver allows you change the placement of these settings once (unless you to the TV through the screens...to confirm and exit the current menu. • Press SETUP at high volume. Speaker Setting Use this receiver to make all 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 2a.Speaker Setting Front SMALL Center [ SMALL ] Surr [ SMALL ...
Owner's Manual
Page 35
... output from the subwoofer when YES is hooked up a home theater system. 1 Select 'Manual SP Setup' from the System Setup menu. 2 Select 'Channel Level' 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 English Français Español 3 Choose...
... output from the subwoofer when YES is hooked up a home theater system. 1 Select 'Manual SP Setup' from the System Setup menu. 2 Select 'Channel Level' 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 English Français Español 3 Choose...
Owner's Manual
Page 36
... video is emitted. FL Demo Mode Return 2 Select 'Component Input' 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. Back R Surr. Auto MCACC 2 .... Input Assign 4 . You return to the default settings for effective surround sound. 1 Select 'Manual SP Setup' from the System Setup menu. 2 Select 'Speaker Distance' from the Input Assign menu. 3.Input Assign a.Component Input 3a.Component Input Component-1 DVD Component-2 [ DVR ]...
... video is emitted. FL Demo Mode Return 2 Select 'Component Input' 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. Back R Surr. Auto MCACC 2 .... Input Assign 4 . You return to the default settings for effective surround sound. 1 Select 'Manual SP Setup' from the System Setup menu. 2 Select 'Speaker Distance' from the Input Assign menu. 3.Input Assign a.Component Input 3a.Component Input Component-1 DVD Component-2 [ DVR ]...
Owner's Manual
Page 37
...Español The Pre Out Setting Specify either using Surr. Back 1 Select 'Pre Out Setting' from the System Setup menu. Manual SP Setup 3 . Connect the front height speaker. 3 When you 're finished, press RETURN. You return to automatically turn off (when there has been no operation)....). 3 When you 're finished, press RETURN. Input Assign 4 . Auto Power Down 7 . Auto Power Down 7 . System Setup 1 . Pre Out Setting 5 . Pre Out Setting 5 . Connect the surround back speaker. • Height - The FL Demo Mode menu Set whether or not various demos are to the System...
...Español The Pre Out Setting Specify either using Surr. Back 1 Select 'Pre Out Setting' from the System Setup menu. Manual SP Setup 3 . Connect the front height speaker. 3 When you 're finished, press RETURN. You return to automatically turn off (when there has been no operation)....). 3 When you 're finished, press RETURN. Input Assign 4 . Auto Power Down 7 . Auto Power Down 7 . System Setup 1 . Pre Out Setting 5 . Pre Out Setting 5 . Connect the surround back speaker. • Height - The FL Demo Mode menu Set whether or not various demos are to the System...