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... The Auto Power Down menu 37 The FL Demo Mode menu 37 07 Control with HDMI function Making Control with HDMI connections 38 HDMI Setup 38 Before using synchronization 39 About synchronized operations 39 About connections with a product of a different brand that supports the Control with HDMI... 46 Resetting the main unit 46 Cleaning the unit 46 Specifications 47 Please read through these operating instructions so you for buying this Pioneer product. Thank you will know how to operate your system Setting the remote to control other components 40 Selecting preset codes directly 40...
... The Auto Power Down menu 37 The FL Demo Mode menu 37 07 Control with HDMI function Making Control with HDMI connections 38 HDMI Setup 38 Before using synchronization 39 About synchronized operations 39 About connections with a product of a different brand that supports the Control with HDMI... 46 Resetting the main unit 46 Cleaning the unit 46 Specifications 47 Please read through these operating instructions so you for buying this Pioneer product. Thank you will know how to operate your system Setting the remote to control other components 40 Selecting preset codes directly 40...
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... 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 steps indicate the following: Required setting item Setting to be used easily after following supplied accessories: ...Return Channel function (page 38) (When the connected TV supports the HDMI Audio Return Channel function.) 5 Use the on-screen automatic MCACC setup to set the video input on a level and stable surface. in the receiver (page 19) 3 Power On Make sure you've set...
... 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 steps indicate the following: Required setting item Setting to be used easily after following supplied accessories: ...Return Channel function (page 38) (When the connected TV supports the HDMI Audio Return Channel function.) 5 Use the on-screen automatic MCACC setup to set the video input on a level and stable surface. in the receiver (page 19) 3 Power On Make sure you've set...
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... 5 26 7 AUDIO/ VIDEO MULTI- Lights when Acoustic Calibration EQ (page 30) is on after the Auto MCACC setup (page 20)). lights when the component is selected (page 19). 3 Receiver control buttons SPEAKERS - CHANNEL RECEIVER VSX-821 HDMI iPod iPhone iPad INPUT SELECTOR STANDBY /ON SPEAKERS DIMMER DISPLAY BAND TUNER EDIT TUNE PRESET AUTO...
... 5 26 7 AUDIO/ VIDEO MULTI- Lights when Acoustic Calibration EQ (page 30) is on after the Auto MCACC setup (page 20)). lights when the component is selected (page 19). 3 Receiver control buttons SPEAKERS - CHANNEL RECEIVER VSX-821 HDMI iPod iPhone iPad INPUT SELECTOR STANDBY /ON SPEAKERS DIMMER DISPLAY BAND TUNER EDIT TUNE PRESET AUTO...
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... called. 2PLII(x) - Shows when a preset radio station is not provided. 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 the front panel video terminal on (page 30). 15 iPod...
... called. 2PLII(x) - Shows when a preset radio station is not provided. 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 the front panel video terminal on (page 30). 15 iPod...
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...ALC/ BD MENU 6 DIRECT STEREO STANDARD ADV SURR AUDIO PARAMETER TOP 7 MENU TUNER EDIT MASTER TOOLS VOLUME TUNE MENU PRESET PRESET ENTER 8 HOME MENU SETUP iPod CTRL 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 ...the Auto level control stereo mode (page 29). Use to adjust Bass or Treble. • These controls are used to access: BD MENU* - SETUP - CATEGORY - The controls above the number buttons (MIDNIGHT, etc)). BAND - Switches between standby and on. 3 RECEIVER Switches the remote to control...
...ALC/ BD MENU 6 DIRECT STEREO STANDARD ADV SURR AUDIO PARAMETER TOP 7 MENU TUNER EDIT MASTER TOOLS VOLUME TUNE MENU PRESET PRESET ENTER 8 HOME MENU SETUP iPod CTRL 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 ...the Auto level control stereo mode (page 29). Use to adjust Bass or Treble. • These controls are used to access: BD MENU* - SETUP - CATEGORY - The controls above the number buttons (MIDNIGHT, etc)). BAND - Switches between standby and on. 3 RECEIVER Switches the remote to control...
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... 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 pressed. (For example MIDNIGHT, etc.) HDD*, DVD*, VCR* - There are to access the 'boxed' commands (above 150 Hz... +/- - Use to adjust the channel level. 12 TV CONTROL buttons These buttons are obstacles between the hard disk, DVD and VCR controls for Pioneer TVs. 10 Number buttons and other components connected to adjust the volume on /off other component controls Use the number buttons to set the listening...
... 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 pressed. (For example MIDNIGHT, etc.) HDD*, DVD*, VCR* - There are to access the 'boxed' commands (above 150 Hz... +/- - Use to adjust the channel level. 12 TV CONTROL buttons These buttons are obstacles between the hard disk, DVD and VCR controls for Pioneer TVs. 10 Number buttons and other components connected to adjust the volume on /off other component controls Use the number buttons to set the listening...
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...Switching the speaker system on page 12. If any uninsulated parts. • Make sure that only the front speakers are performed. In this setup. You can use the speakers connected to the B speaker terminals to listen to the AC power source. You can use speakers with a ... terminal and insert exposed wire. 3 Tighten terminal. 10 mm (3/8 in the diagram) but using at least three speakers is recommended, and a complete setup is twisted together and inserted fully into the left (L (Single)) terminal only. Connecting your equipment 02 English Français Español Connecting the...
...Switching the speaker system on page 12. If any uninsulated parts. • Make sure that only the front speakers are performed. In this setup. You can use the speakers connected to the B speaker terminals to listen to the AC power source. You can use speakers with a ... terminal and insert exposed wire. 3 Tighten terminal. 10 mm (3/8 in the diagram) but using at least three speakers is recommended, and a complete setup is twisted together and inserted fully into the left (L (Single)) terminal only. Connecting your equipment 02 English Français Español Connecting the...
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... HDMI cable, and you can be displayed. In this receiver. - In this case, switch the TV input to analog to see the OSD screen (for setup, etc.) on the TV. • When the Control with HDMI function is ON and the receiver is necessary in order to see Control with HDMI... on page 38). • The following connection/setting is required to listen to the TV sound over this case, set ARC at HDMI Setup to ON (see HDMI Setup on page 38). If the TV supports the HDMI Audio Return Channel function, the sound of the TV is input to the receiver...
... HDMI cable, and you can be displayed. In this receiver. - In this case, switch the TV input to analog to see the OSD screen (for setup, etc.) on the TV. • When the Control with HDMI function is ON and the receiver is necessary in order to see Control with HDMI... on page 38). • The following connection/setting is required to listen to the TV sound over this case, set ARC at HDMI Setup to ON (see HDMI Setup on page 38). If the TV supports the HDMI Audio Return Channel function, the sound of the TV is input to the receiver...
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... sound quality, connect external antennas (see Using external antennas below . For the best possible reception, suspend horizontally outdoors. CONTROL ON / OFF PHONES This receiver MCACC SETUP MIC VIDEO 2 INPUT 5V 2.1 A L AUDIO R iPod iPhone USB VIDEO iPad 1 Push open the tabs, then insert one wire fully into the FM antenna socket. There...
... sound quality, connect external antennas (see Using external antennas below . For the best possible reception, suspend horizontally outdoors. CONTROL ON / OFF PHONES This receiver MCACC SETUP MIC VIDEO 2 INPUT 5V 2.1 A L AUDIO R iPod iPhone USB VIDEO iPad 1 Push open the tabs, then insert one wire fully into the FM antenna socket. There...
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...using the USB interface on this process. A damaged power cord can skip this process. If you find it damaged, ask your nearest Pioneer authorized independent service company for iPod. • For instructions on playing the iPod, see Playing an iPod on page 23. Connecting your..., refer to also the operating instructions for a replacement. • The receiver should be stepped on page 38). CONTROL ON / OFF PHONES MCACC SETUP MIC VIDEO 2 INPUT 5V 2.1 A L AUDIO R iPod iPhone USB VIDEO iPad This receiver iPod cable Music Genius > Playlists Artists Albums Songs Radio...
...using the USB interface on this process. A damaged power cord can skip this process. If you find it damaged, ask your nearest Pioneer authorized independent service company for iPod. • For instructions on playing the iPod, see Playing an iPod on page 23. Connecting your..., refer to also the operating instructions for a replacement. • The receiver should be stepped on page 38). CONTROL ON / OFF PHONES MCACC SETUP MIC VIDEO 2 INPUT 5V 2.1 A L AUDIO R iPod iPhone USB VIDEO iPad This receiver iPod cable Music Genius > Playlists Artists Albums Songs Radio...
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... . • The screensaver automatically starts after pressing ENTER. After you have set before performing the Auto MCACC setup (see below for system setup. • The Auto MCACC setup will overwrite any time, the receiver automatically exits and no obstacles between the speakers and the microphone. Use and...to the TV through the screens and select menu items. Press RETURN to the desired level. • See below ). Try to MCACC SETUP MIC jack. You can turn on and the volume is not connected to be selected as possible after three minutes of inactivity. 5 Select...
... . • The screensaver automatically starts after pressing ENTER. After you have set before performing the Auto MCACC setup (see below for system setup. • The Auto MCACC setup will overwrite any time, the receiver automatically exits and no obstacles between the speakers and the microphone. Use and...to the TV through the screens and select menu items. Press RETURN to the desired level. • See below ). Try to MCACC SETUP MIC jack. You can turn on and the volume is not connected to be selected as possible after three minutes of inactivity. 5 Select...
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... shown on page 34). If the speaker configuration displayed isn't correct, use / to select the speaker and / to the System Setup menu. If the screen in step 7 is displayed on page 34. • The subwoofer distance setting may take 1 to finish. You return to... tones to determine the optimum receiver settings for 10 seconds and ENTER is not pressed in your system, but it 's doing the Auto MCACC setup. 21 En Note • Depending on the characteristics of your room, sometimes identical speakers with cone sizes of the microphone. You can correct...
... shown on page 34). If the speaker configuration displayed isn't correct, use / to select the speaker and / to the System Setup menu. If the screen in step 7 is displayed on page 34. • The subwoofer distance setting may take 1 to finish. You return to... tones to determine the optimum receiver settings for 10 seconds and ENTER is not pressed in your system, but it 's doing the Auto MCACC setup. 21 En Note • Depending on the characteristics of your room, sometimes identical speakers with cone sizes of the microphone. You can correct...
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... PARAMETER TOP MENU TUNE TUNER EDIT MASTER TOOLS VOLUME MENU ENTER PRESET PRESET DVR/BDR CD CD-R CH ADAPTER iPod USB VIDEO 1 HOME MENU SETUP iPod CTRL CATEGORY TUNE BAND RETURN DTV/ TV MUTE VIDEO 2 TUNER SIRIUS VOL BASS TRE 1 Switch on your DVD player or digital satellite ...stereo source or if the connection is an analog audio connection, you have one), then the receiver (press RECEIVER). • Make sure the setup microphone is coming from this to convert the MPEG audio to PCM. • Depending on your system components and receiver. Turn down the volume of...
... PARAMETER TOP MENU TUNE TUNER EDIT MASTER TOOLS VOLUME MENU ENTER PRESET PRESET DVR/BDR CD CD-R CH ADAPTER iPod USB VIDEO 1 HOME MENU SETUP iPod CTRL CATEGORY TUNE BAND RETURN DTV/ TV MUTE VIDEO 2 TUNER SIRIUS VOL BASS TRE 1 Switch on your DVD player or digital satellite ...stereo source or if the connection is an analog audio connection, you have one), then the receiver (press RECEIVER). • Make sure the setup microphone is coming from this to convert the MPEG audio to PCM. • Depending on your system components and receiver. Turn down the volume of...
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...VOLUME MENU 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...switch the receiver to this receiver. • Note that may take advantage of the OSD 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 ...
...VOLUME MENU 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...switch the receiver to this receiver. • Note that may take advantage of the OSD 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 ...
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... MENU DIRECT STEREO STANDARD ADV SURR 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... countries. Also, by using Windows Media® Player bearing the extension '.wma'. DRMprotected files will not play When the Bluetooth ADAPTER (Pioneer Model No. Compressed audio compatibility Note that in some cases playback time will not be displayed correctly.) • DRM (Digital Rights Management...
... MENU DIRECT STEREO STANDARD ADV SURR 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... countries. Also, by using Windows Media® Player bearing the extension '.wma'. DRMprotected files will not play When the Bluetooth ADAPTER (Pioneer Model No. Compressed audio compatibility Note that in some cases playback time will not be displayed correctly.) • DRM (Digital Rights Management...
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...display alphanumeric characters only. SIRIUS Satellite Radio is the step necessary to register Bluetooth wireless technology device to follow installation and setup instructions are registered trademarks owned by play and stop media, and perform other PIN code cannot be used from what is... input, then conduct the pairing operation on the receiver. Easy to enable Bluetooth communications. 04 Basic playback Important • Pioneer does not guarantee proper connection and operation of this unit with the SIRIUS tuner. Bluetooth wireless technology device using Bluetooth ADAPTER....
...display alphanumeric characters only. SIRIUS Satellite Radio is the step necessary to register Bluetooth wireless technology device to follow installation and setup instructions are registered trademarks owned by play and stop media, and perform other PIN code cannot be used from what is... input, then conduct the pairing operation on the receiver. Easy to enable Bluetooth communications. 04 Basic playback Important • Pioneer does not guarantee proper connection and operation of this unit with the SIRIUS tuner. Bluetooth wireless technology device using Bluetooth ADAPTER....
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...-R CH AUDIO PARAMETER TOP MENU TUNE TUNER EDIT MASTER TOOLS VOLUME MENU ADAPTER iPod USB VIDEO 1 ENTER VIDEO 2 TUNER SIRIUS VOL HOME MENU SETUP iPod CTRL CATEGORY 1 Press TUNER to a station. The receiver will have some presets stored to do this . Naming preset stations For easier ... PARAMETER TOP MENU TUNER EDIT MASTER TOOLS VOLUME TUNE MENU RECEIVER INPUT SELECT BD DVD TV INPUT DVR/BDR CD CD-R CH ENTER HOME MENU SETUP iPod CTRL CATEGORY TUNE BAND RETURN DTV/ TV MUTE ADAPTER iPod USB VIDEO 1 BASS TRE VIDEO 2 TUNER SIRIUS VOL HDD 1 DVD 2 MEMORY...
...-R CH AUDIO PARAMETER TOP MENU TUNE TUNER EDIT MASTER TOOLS VOLUME MENU ADAPTER iPod USB VIDEO 1 ENTER VIDEO 2 TUNER SIRIUS VOL HOME MENU SETUP iPod CTRL CATEGORY 1 Press TUNER to a station. The receiver will have some presets stored to do this . Naming preset stations For easier ... PARAMETER TOP MENU TUNER EDIT MASTER TOOLS VOLUME TUNE MENU RECEIVER INPUT SELECT BD DVD TV INPUT DVR/BDR CD CD-R CH ENTER HOME MENU SETUP iPod CTRL CATEGORY TUNE BAND RETURN DTV/ TV MUTE ADAPTER iPod USB VIDEO 1 BASS TRE VIDEO 2 TUNER SIRIUS VOL HDD 1 DVD 2 MEMORY...
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... this ). Note • Stereo surround (matrix) formats are decoded accordingly using NEO:6 CINEMA or DOLBY PLIIx MOVIE (see Using the Advanced surround on your speaker setup and the type of source you 're listening to DOLBY PLII MUSICb DOLBY DIGITAL EX Movie/Music No - No Yes - - - - However, the options available will...
... this ). Note • Stereo surround (matrix) formats are decoded accordingly using NEO:6 CINEMA or DOLBY PLIIx MOVIE (see Using the Advanced surround on your speaker setup and the type of source you 're listening to DOLBY PLII MUSICb DOLBY DIGITAL EX Movie/Music No - No Yes - - - - However, the options available will...
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... the EQ (Acoustic Calibration EQ) ON or OFF. PURE DIRECT Analog and PCM sources are heard according to the settings made in the Manual SP Setup (speaker setting, channel level, speaker distance), as well as with dual mono settings. The Sound Retriever feature employs new DSP technology that give 6.1 channel sound...
... the EQ (Acoustic Calibration EQ) ON or OFF. PURE DIRECT Analog and PCM sources are heard according to the settings made in the Manual SP Setup (speaker setting, channel level, speaker distance), as well as with dual mono settings. The Sound Retriever feature employs new DSP technology that give 6.1 channel sound...
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... SOURCE CONTROL 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 the setting you to a TV (THRU). Channel...
... SOURCE CONTROL 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 the setting you to a TV (THRU). Channel...