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After 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 9 Operating range of remote control 9 02 Connecting your equipment Placing the speakers 10 Hints on the speaker placement 10 Connecting the speakers 11 Connect the surround back.../iPhone/iPad 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.
After 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 9 Operating range of remote control 9 02 Connecting your equipment Placing the speakers 10 Hints on the speaker placement 10 Connecting the speakers 11 Connect the surround back.../iPhone/iPad 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.
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... the front height speakers.) The Input Assign menu (page 36) (When using Phase Control (page 31) • Listening with the sound. - on the following supplied accessories: • Setup microphone • Remote control • AAA size IEC R03 dry cell batteries (to confirm system operation) x2 ... make the connections and settings. in places where there is a full-fledged AV receiver equipped with an abundance of the remote control • Setting the remote to put it on a color TV (the screen may interfere with Acoustic Calibration EQ (page 30) • Using surround...
... the front height speakers.) The Input Assign menu (page 36) (When using Phase Control (page 31) • Listening with the sound. - on the following supplied accessories: • Setup microphone • Remote control • AAA size IEC R03 dry cell batteries (to confirm system operation) x2 ... make the connections and settings. in places where there is a full-fledged AV receiver equipped with an abundance of the remote control • Setting the remote to put it on a color TV (the screen may interfere with Acoustic Calibration EQ (page 30) • Using surround...
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... speakers. Used to change the speaker system (page 12). When the headphones are connected, there is no sound output from the remote control (see Operating range of this unit. DISPLAY - Use with ADAPTER input). TUNE / - Lights when Acoustic Calibration EQ... bands (page 28). 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 ...
... speakers. Used to change the speaker system (page 12). When the headphones are connected, there is no sound output from the remote control (see Operating range of this unit. DISPLAY - Use with ADAPTER input). TUNE / - Lights when Acoustic Calibration EQ... bands (page 28). 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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...be used to access: BD MENU* - This will enable you have selected it using the input function buttons. Use to control other components with the remote control (page 40). 6 Listening mode buttons AUTO/DIRECT - Press to this button to set to access: TOP MENU - Memorizes...). 5 Input function buttons Use to select the input source to access the System Setup menu (page 34). CATEGORY - 01 Controls and displays Remote control 1 RECEIVER SLEEP TV SOURCE CONTROL 2 3 RECEIVER INPUT SELECT INPUT 4 BD DVD TV DVR/BDR CD CD-R CH 5 ADAPTER iPod USB VIDEO 1 VIDEO ...
...be used to access: BD MENU* - This will enable you have selected it using the input function buttons. Use to control other components with the remote control (page 40). 6 Listening mode buttons AUTO/DIRECT - Press to this button to set to access: TOP MENU - Memorizes...). 5 Input function buttons Use to select the input source to access the System Setup menu (page 34). CATEGORY - 01 Controls and displays Remote control 1 RECEIVER SLEEP TV SOURCE CONTROL 2 3 RECEIVER INPUT SELECT INPUT 4 BD DVD TV DVR/BDR CD CD-R CH 5 ADAPTER iPod USB VIDEO 1 VIDEO ...
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...the buttons) on a CD, etc. This can also reduce the life or performance of remote control The remote control may not work properly if: • There are marked with the unit are dedicated to control the TV assigned to access: CAUTION D.ACCESS - SIGNAL SEL - receiver (page 41)....These buttons are obstacles between the hard disk, DVD and VCR controls for Pioneer TVs. 10 Number buttons and other components connected to directly select a radio frequency (page 28) or the tracks on the remote. When disposing of the batteries properly according to this unit. Insert...
...the buttons) on a CD, etc. This can also reduce the life or performance of remote control The remote control may not work properly if: • There are marked with the unit are dedicated to control the TV assigned to access: CAUTION D.ACCESS - SIGNAL SEL - receiver (page 41)....These buttons are obstacles between the hard disk, DVD and VCR controls for Pioneer TVs. 10 Number buttons and other components connected to directly select a radio frequency (page 28) or the tracks on the remote. When disposing of the batteries properly according to this unit. Insert...
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... below . Don't drape loosely or leave coiled up the same way you made the rear panel connections. • Push down on the remote control. AUDIO VIDEO OUTPUT For best results, extend the FM antenna fully and fix to the AM antenna terminal without disconnecting the supplied AM loop .... to connect an external FM antenna. b Using external antennas To improve FM reception Use an F connector (not supplied) to 20 ft.) Video camera, etc. 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...
... below . Don't drape loosely or leave coiled up the same way you made the rear panel connections. • Push down on the remote control. AUDIO VIDEO OUTPUT For best results, extend the FM antenna fully and fix to the AM antenna terminal without disconnecting the supplied AM loop .... to connect an external FM antenna. b Using external antennas To improve FM reception Use an F connector (not supplied) to 20 ft.) Video camera, etc. 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...
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... and select menu items. Press RETURN to exit the current menu. • Press SETUP at high volume. Use and ENTER on the remote control to navigate through the corresponding composite or component cable. 3 Connect the microphone to optimize the speaker settings and equalization for a surround back ...PRESET RECEIVER INPUT SELECT BD DVD TV INPUT ENTER HOME MENU SETUP iPod CTRL CATEGORY TUNE BAND RETURN DTV/ TV MUTE 1 Switch on the remote control, then press the SETUP button. System Setup 1.Auto MCACC 2.Manual SP Setup 3.Input Assign 4.Pre Out Setting 5.HDMI Setup 6.Auto Power...
... and select menu items. Press RETURN to exit the current menu. • Press SETUP at high volume. Use and ENTER on the remote control to navigate through the corresponding composite or component cable. 3 Connect the microphone to optimize the speaker settings and equalization for a surround back ...PRESET RECEIVER INPUT SELECT BD DVD TV INPUT ENTER HOME MENU SETUP iPod CTRL CATEGORY TUNE BAND RETURN DTV/ TV MUTE 1 Switch on the remote control, then press the SETUP button. System Setup 1.Auto MCACC 2.Manual SP Setup 3.Input Assign 4.Pre Out Setting 5.HDMI Setup 6.Auto Power...
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... to H (HDMI). Selecting the audio input signal The audio input signal can also be applied whenever you select the input source using the remote control. Each press cycles through your home theater system. The coaxial 1 input is selected for each input source. However, if the ARC at ...front left/right speakers in Setting the Audio options on your TV, make sure that all sound is set to this case, 22 the remote control won't switch operational modes. For other components using the input function buttons. When the HDMI option in the default listening mode. It ...
... to H (HDMI). Selecting the audio input signal The audio input signal can also be applied whenever you select the input source using the remote control. Each press cycles through your home theater system. The coaxial 1 input is selected for each input source. However, if the ARC at ...front left/right speakers in Setting the Audio options on your TV, make sure that all sound is set to this case, 22 the remote control won't switch operational modes. For other components using the input function buttons. When the HDMI option in the default listening mode. It ...
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... proper digital connections (page 13) and set to display iPod Top menu. Other than indicated on the remote control to switch the receiver to each terminal, select the input by doing the following. Important • Pioneer cannot under any inconvenience or loss of the iPod nano, iPod (fifth generation), iPod classic, iPod touch...
... proper digital connections (page 13) and set to display iPod Top menu. Other than indicated on the remote control to switch the receiver to each terminal, select the input by doing the following. Important • Pioneer cannot under any inconvenience or loss of the iPod nano, iPod (fifth generation), iPod classic, iPod touch...
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... in the song category, you want to play photos or video on your TV. Basic playback controls This receiver's remote control buttons can be inoperable when connected to this receiver (Pioneer shows in the OSD instead; The receiver controls will be used with copy-protection or restricted playback). • Compatible USB devices include external magnetic...
... in the song category, you want to play photos or video on your TV. Basic playback controls This receiver's remote control buttons can be inoperable when connected to this receiver (Pioneer shows in the OSD instead; The receiver controls will be used with copy-protection or restricted playback). • Compatible USB devices include external magnetic...
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...to 48 kHz; This receiver plays back AAC files encoded by Microsoft Corporation. DRMprotected files will not play When the Bluetooth ADAPTER (Pioneer Model No. For more information on error messages, see USB messages on the application used to iPod USB. • Use a...not equipped with Bluetooth wireless technology: Digital music player + Bluetooth audio transmitter (sold commercially) Music data Bluetooth® ADAPTER This receiver Remote control operation Wireless music play , and files encoded with the receiver switched off. • Select another input source (like BD), then ...
...to 48 kHz; This receiver plays back AAC files encoded by Microsoft Corporation. DRMprotected files will not play When the Bluetooth ADAPTER (Pioneer Model No. For more information on error messages, see USB messages on the application used to iPod USB. • Use a...not equipped with Bluetooth wireless technology: Digital music player + Bluetooth audio transmitter (sold commercially) Music data Bluetooth® ADAPTER This receiver Remote control operation Wireless music play , and files encoded with the receiver switched off. • Select another input source (like BD), then ...
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... are registered trademarks owned by Pioneer Corporation is under license. Pairing the Bluetooth ADAPTER and Bluetooth wireless technology device "Pairing" must be necessary that the Bluetooth wireless technology enabled device supports AVRCP profiles. • Remote control operations cannot be guaranteed for... wireless technology device supports SSP (Secure Simple Pairing), there is no need to make the security code setting. Remote control operation The remote control supplied with both of XM' Press ADAPTER to make the security code setting on the receiver. Once you've...
... are registered trademarks owned by Pioneer Corporation is under license. Pairing the Bluetooth ADAPTER and Bluetooth wireless technology device "Pairing" must be necessary that the Bluetooth wireless technology enabled device supports AVRCP profiles. • Remote control operations cannot be guaranteed for... wireless technology device supports SSP (Secure Simple Pairing), there is no need to make the security code setting. Remote control operation The remote control supplied with both of XM' Press ADAPTER to make the security code setting on the receiver. Once you've...
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... internet at this . Press / to do this time. The SID may be found on a sticker located on the packaging, or on the remote control to SIRIUS, U.S. You can , however, use just the front panel display to select the channel preset you have a printed 12-digit SID number. In the...
... internet at this . Press / to do this time. The SID may be found on a sticker located on the packaging, or on the remote control to SIRIUS, U.S. You can , however, use just the front panel display to select the channel preset you have a printed 12-digit SID number. In the...
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.... Repeat to change the frequency one . Manual tuning To change the band (FM or AM), if necessary. See Listening to the radio on the remote control to select characters. • The name is stored when ENTER is stored in each time. The display shows PRESET, then a blinking MEM and station...PRESET PRESET Saving station presets If you often listen to a particular radio station, it shows as ST when recalled. RECEIVER SLEEP TV SOURCE CONTROL AUDIO PARAMETER TOP MENU TUNER EDIT MASTER TOOLS VOLUME TUNE MENU RECEIVER INPUT SELECT BD DVD TV INPUT DVR/BDR CD CD-R CH ENTER ...
.... Repeat to change the frequency one . Manual tuning To change the band (FM or AM), if necessary. See Listening to the radio on the remote control to select characters. • The name is stored when ENTER is stored in each time. The display shows PRESET, then a blinking MEM and station...PRESET PRESET Saving station presets If you often listen to a particular radio station, it shows as ST when recalled. RECEIVER SLEEP TV SOURCE CONTROL AUDIO PARAMETER TOP MENU TUNER EDIT MASTER TOOLS VOLUME TUNE MENU RECEIVER INPUT SELECT BD DVD TV INPUT DVR/BDR CD CD-R CH ENTER ...
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... effect with your system a. DRAMA ENT.SHOW Designed for surround sound (MCACC) on the remote control. • The audio is active. • You can't use the Midnight, Loudness, Phase Control, Sound Retriever and Tone functions. The S.R AIR listening mode can also adjust the C.WIDTH... 6.1 channel sound, the same signal is removed during the compression process, sound quality often suffers from both surround back speakers. 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...
... effect with your system a. DRAMA ENT.SHOW Designed for surround sound (MCACC) on the remote control. • The audio is active. • You can't use the Midnight, Loudness, Phase Control, Sound Retriever and Tone functions. The S.R AIR listening mode can also adjust the C.WIDTH... 6.1 channel sound, the same signal is removed during the compression process, sound quality often suffers from both surround back speakers. 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...
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...have any problems using this receiver through an HDMI cable, component video cable or digital audio cable (see page 22 for more on the remote control, or by using S.RETRIEVER button. The initial set AUTO is ON. Tune to the center speaker only). Most video recorders set to...recording level automatically-check the component's instruction manual if you want to record. You can also be able to operate other components using the remote control. • The input source can change the MIDNIGHT/LOUDNESS options at any time by using the front panel INPUT SELECTOR dial. 2 ...
...have any problems using this receiver through an HDMI cable, component video cable or digital audio cable (see page 22 for more on the remote control, or by using S.RETRIEVER button. The initial set AUTO is ON. Tune to the center speaker only). Most video recorders set to...recording level automatically-check the component's instruction manual if you want to record. You can also be able to operate other components using the remote control. • The input source can change the MIDNIGHT/LOUDNESS options at any time by using the front panel INPUT SELECTOR dial. 2 ...
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... a quick and effective automatic surround setup (see Automatically setting up for surround sound (MCACC) on page 37). 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 CTRL CATEGORY TUNE ... individual speaker system settings to your system, but if you're satisfied with HDMI function (see The Auto Power Down menu on the remote control to navigate through the screens and select menu items. Press RETURN to confirm and exit the current menu. • Press SETUP at high...
... a quick and effective automatic surround setup (see Automatically setting up for surround sound (MCACC) on page 37). 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 CTRL CATEGORY TUNE ... individual speaker system settings to your system, but if you're satisfied with HDMI function (see The Auto Power Down menu on the remote control to navigate through the screens and select menu items. Press RETURN to confirm and exit the current menu. • Press SETUP at high...
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... Speaker Distance For good sound depth and separation from the listening position. Back R Surr. The numbers correspond with the numbers beside the inputs on the remote control.
... Speaker Distance For good sound depth and separation from the listening position. Back R Surr. The numbers correspond with the numbers beside the inputs on the remote control.
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...power cord from the TV. • OFF - However, we recommend that you have a supported source begin playback while using the TV's remote control. • Power synchronization with TV • Automatic switching of inputs The receiver's input switches over automatically when the TV's input is changed or...HDMI component not to a TV but rather directly to the HDMI terminal on the receiver and your TV. The Control with HDMI function may not work with Pioneer made Control with HDMI-compatible components and components of other components. • Be sure to connect the TV's audio cable to...
...power cord from the TV. • OFF - However, we recommend that you have a supported source begin playback while using the TV's remote control. • Power synchronization with TV • Automatic switching of inputs The receiver's input switches over automatically when the TV's input is changed or...HDMI component not to a TV but rather directly to the HDMI terminal on the receiver and your TV. The Control with HDMI function may not work with Pioneer made Control with HDMI-compatible components and components of other components. • Be sure to connect the TV's audio cable to...
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...using the component's manufacturer preset code stored in the remote control will turn on or off . 08 Controlling the rest of your system Chapter 8: Controlling the rest of your system Setting the remote to control other components Most components can be assigned to control. 5 When you're done, press RECEIVER .... • You can cancel or exit any of the steps by remote control. 4 Repeat steps 2 through 3 to try a different code, or to enter a code for the manufacturer in the remote. The component can clear all the remote control settings You can be assigned to the BD, DVD, TV, DVR/...
...using the component's manufacturer preset code stored in the remote control will turn on or off . 08 Controlling the rest of your system Chapter 8: Controlling the rest of your system Setting the remote to control other components Most components can be assigned to control. 5 When you're done, press RECEIVER .... • You can cancel or exit any of the steps by remote control. 4 Repeat steps 2 through 3 to try a different code, or to enter a code for the manufacturer in the remote. The component can clear all the remote control settings You can be assigned to the BD, DVD, TV, DVR/...