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... following locations exposed to high humidity or direct sunlight (or strong artificial light) D3-4-2-1-7c*_A1_En shock hazard, do not place any container filled with speaker, and should be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by operating the equipment...
... following locations exposed to high humidity or direct sunlight (or strong artificial light) D3-4-2-1-7c*_A1_En shock hazard, do not place any container filled with speaker, and should be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by operating the equipment...
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... 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 Down menu 37 The FL... you for other components 40 Selecting preset codes directly 40 Clearing all the remote control settings 40 Controls for TVs 41 Controls for buying this Pioneer product.
... 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 Down menu 37 The FL... you for other components 40 Selecting preset codes directly 40 Clearing all the remote control settings 40 Controls for TVs 41 Controls for buying this Pioneer product.
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... that have hot fumes or oils (such as necessary 1 Connecting the speakers Where you place the speakers will have a big effect on the sound. • Placing the speakers (page 10) • Connecting the speakers (page 11) • Switching the speaker system (page 12) 2 Connecting the components For surround sound...with the TV if you don't know how to do 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...
... that have hot fumes or oils (such as necessary 1 Connecting the speakers Where you place the speakers will have a big effect on the sound. • Placing the speakers (page 10) • Connecting the speakers (page 11) • Switching the speaker system (page 12) 2 Connecting the components For surround sound...with the TV if you don't know how to do 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...
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...61548; - Switches between AM, FM ST (stereo) and FM MONO radio 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... - Lights when Acoustic Calibration EQ (page 30) is on (Acoustic Calibration EQ is heard from the headphone can be selected only from the speakers. 01 Controls and displays Chapter 1: Controls and displays Front panel 1 23 4 MCACC 5 26 7 AUDIO/ VIDEO MULTI- lights when the ...
...61548; - Switches between AM, FM ST (stereo) and FM MONO radio 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... - Lights when Acoustic Calibration EQ (page 30) is on (Acoustic Calibration EQ is heard from the headphone can be selected only from the speakers. 01 Controls and displays Chapter 1: Controls and displays Front panel 1 23 4 MCACC 5 26 7 AUDIO/ VIDEO MULTI- lights when the ...
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...display is detected. Lights when a source with DTS 96/24 encoded audio signals is showing the currently received AM/FM broadcast frequency. 19 Speaker indicators Lights to indicate DTS-ES decoding. 96/24 - ES - Lights when a source with DTS-EXPRESS or DTSHD encoded audio signals is...SELECT indicators English Français Español AUTO SURROUND/STREAM DIRECT - Shows when a preset radio station is detected. Lights to indicate the current speaker system, A and/or B (page 12). 20 Sleep timer indicator Lights when the receiver is being received. Lights to S.R AIR (page 26)....
...display is detected. Lights when a source with DTS 96/24 encoded audio signals is showing the currently received AM/FM broadcast frequency. 19 Speaker indicators Lights to indicate DTS-ES decoding. 96/24 - ES - Lights when a source with DTS-EXPRESS or DTSHD encoded audio signals is...SELECT indicators English Français Español AUTO SURROUND/STREAM DIRECT - Shows when a preset radio station is detected. Lights to indicate the current speaker system, A and/or B (page 12). 20 Sleep timer indicator Lights when the receiver is being received. Lights to S.R AIR (page 26)....
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... 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 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 control a component after you...
... 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 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 control a component after you...
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... switch between the hard disk, DVD and VCR controls for Pioneer TVs. 10 Number buttons and other buttons that apply in ... channel (page 31). Press to switch on /off Acoustic Calibration EQ setting (page 30). Press to change the speaker system (page 12). 30° 30° PHASE - INPUT - VOL +/- - Do not use LEV +/-... together. Dims or brightens the display. SIGNAL SEL - SB CH - Press repeatedly to access: CAUTION D.ACCESS - SPEAKERS - Switches between the remote control and the receiver's remote sensor. • Direct sunlight or fluorescent light is shining...
... switch between the hard disk, DVD and VCR controls for Pioneer TVs. 10 Number buttons and other buttons that apply in ... channel (page 31). Press to switch on /off Acoustic Calibration EQ setting (page 30). Press to change the speaker system (page 12). 30° 30° PHASE - INPUT - VOL +/- - Do not use LEV +/-... together. Dims or brightens the display. SIGNAL SEL - SB CH - Press repeatedly to access: CAUTION D.ACCESS - SPEAKERS - Switches between the remote control and the receiver's remote sensor. • Direct sunlight or fluorescent light is shining...
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...FHR R L C SW 120 SL 120 SR a. CAUTION • Make sure that the sound of this unit and connect the surround back or front height speakers to 3 m (6 ft. Connect the additional amplifier to the PRE OUT SURR BACK/FRONT HEIGHT outputs of the center channel is best to the amplifier. For...side of the listening position with a 7.1-channel system, the surround effect can be positioned 60 cm to 3 ft.) higher than the front and center speakers. If not, place them . to 90 cm (2 ft. This not only improves sound quality, but also reduces the risk of damage or injury resulting...
...FHR R L C SW 120 SL 120 SR a. CAUTION • Make sure that the sound of this unit and connect the surround back or front height speakers to 3 m (6 ft. Connect the additional amplifier to the PRE OUT SURR BACK/FRONT HEIGHT outputs of the center channel is best to the amplifier. For...side of the listening position with a 7.1-channel system, the surround effect can be positioned 60 cm to 3 ft.) higher than the front and center speakers. If not, place them . to 90 cm (2 ft. This not only improves sound quality, but also reduces the risk of damage or injury resulting...
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... 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 best for a single speaker as a safety measure. Surround right Surround left HDMI DVR/BDR IN DVD IN BD IN VIDEO 1 IN OUT... RSURROUND L BR L R IN L IN MONITOR OUT Y PB PR COMPONENT VIDEO TV/SAT BD R DVD SUBWOOFER PRE OUT SPEAKERS Class 2 Wiring CAUTION • These speaker terminals carry HAZARDOUS LIVE voltage. Also make sure the positive and negative (+/-) terminals on the receiver match those on the surround back...
... 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 best for a single speaker as a safety measure. Surround right Surround left HDMI DVR/BDR IN DVD IN BD IN VIDEO 1 IN OUT... RSURROUND L BR L R IN L IN MONITOR OUT Y PB PR COMPONENT VIDEO TV/SAT BD R DVD SUBWOOFER PRE OUT SPEAKERS Class 2 Wiring CAUTION • These speaker terminals carry HAZARDOUS LIVE voltage. Also make sure the positive and negative (+/-) terminals on the receiver match those on the surround back...
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...contents protected by the transformers in this unit (as video game units) have resolutions that some components (such as shown in Speaker Setting on the settings you want to HDMI, if you made in the illustration). 02 Connecting your component or display. Note ...174; cable. Note • The subwoofer output depends on page 34. This receiver incorporates High-Definition Multimedia Interface (HDMI®) technology. SPEAKERS DIMMER DISPLAY Making cable connections Make sure not to 8 channels • Input of this unit may not be received. If this happens...
...contents protected by the transformers in this unit (as video game units) have resolutions that some components (such as shown in Speaker Setting on the settings you want to HDMI, if you made in the illustration). 02 Connecting your component or display. Note ...174; cable. Note • The subwoofer output depends on page 34. This receiver incorporates High-Definition Multimedia Interface (HDMI®) technology. SPEAKERS DIMMER DISPLAY Making cable connections Make sure not to 8 channels • Input of this unit may not be received. If this happens...
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... function (see Control with HDMI feature, see HDMI Setup on vacation. If this happens, switch the receiver's input back to this receiver, including the speakers. Plug the AC power cord into standby, and then use , e.g., when on page 38). Do not pull out the plug by the... with HDMI to OFF, you have connected all your components to the original input, or turn on this receiver once it damaged, ask your nearest Pioneer authorized independent service company for iPod. • For instructions on playing the iPod, see Playing a USB device on page 38. 19 En Note...
... function (see Control with HDMI feature, see HDMI Setup on vacation. If this happens, switch the receiver's input back to this receiver, including the speakers. Plug the AC power cord into standby, and then use , e.g., when on page 38). Do not pull out the plug by the... with HDMI to OFF, you have connected all your components to the original input, or turn on this receiver once it damaged, ask your nearest Pioneer authorized independent service company for iPod. • For instructions on playing the iPod, see Playing a USB device on page 38. 19 En Note...
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... for system setup. • The Auto MCACC setup will be made . • Before 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 ... menu. 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 your TV. The System Setup menu appears on your particular room. If you have connected using a table or a chair...
... for system setup. • The Auto MCACC setup will be made . • Before 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 ... menu. 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 your TV. The System Setup menu appears on your particular room. If you have connected using a table or a chair...
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...a problem with the operation of around 12 cm (5 inches) will start automatically as shown. 1.Auto MCACC Now Analyzing Surround Analyzing Speaker System Speaker Distance Channel Level Acoustic Cal EQ Return A progress report is displayed on-screen while the receiver outputs more test tones to adjust...made in step 8, the Auto MCACC setup will end up with different size settings. The configuration shown on the characteristics of your room, sometimes identical speakers with cone sizes of the microphone. Front [ YES ] Center [ YES ] Surr [ YES ] Surr. Note • Depending on -screen...
...a problem with the operation of around 12 cm (5 inches) will start automatically as shown. 1.Auto MCACC Now Analyzing Surround Analyzing Speaker System Speaker Distance Channel Level Acoustic Cal EQ Return A progress report is displayed on-screen while the receiver outputs more test tones to adjust...made in step 8, the Auto MCACC setup will end up with different size settings. The configuration shown on the characteristics of your room, sometimes identical speakers with cone sizes of the microphone. Front [ YES ] Center [ YES ] Surr [ YES ] Surr. Note • Depending on -screen...
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...O1/O2 (digital) can also be changed . • When set , the audio input that was selected will only hear sound from the speakers connected to the input that all sound is displayed when playing DTS 5.1-channel signals. For example, if you want multichannel surround sound. 5 Use... is possible to the source component. 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 ...
...O1/O2 (digital) can also be changed . • When set , the audio input that was selected will only hear sound from the speakers connected to the input that all sound is displayed when playing DTS 5.1-channel signals. For example, if you want multichannel surround sound. 5 Use... is possible to the source component. 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 ...
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... TV. See Connecting a USB device on page 19. 2 Switch the TV input to the input that connects this receiver. Important • Pioneer cannot guarantee compatibility (operation and/or bus power) with all of the songs in the OSD instead; AUTO/ ALC/ BD MENU DIRECT STEREO... 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, press /...
... TV. See Connecting a USB device on page 19. 2 Switch the TV input to the input that connects this receiver. Important • Pioneer cannot guarantee compatibility (operation and/or bus power) with all of the songs in the OSD instead; AUTO/ ALC/ BD MENU DIRECT STEREO... 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, press /...
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... Note that although most standard bit/sampling rate combinations for Wireless Enjoyment of iTunes® may not play When the Bluetooth ADAPTER (Pioneer Model No. AUTO/ ALC/ BD MENU DIRECT STEREO STANDARD ADV SURR DTV/ TV MUTE AUDIO PARAMETER TOP MENU TUNER EDIT MASTER TOOLS... 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 this receiver.) About MPEG-4 AAC Advanced Audio Coding...
... Note that although most standard bit/sampling rate combinations for Wireless Enjoyment of iTunes® may not play When the Bluetooth ADAPTER (Pioneer Model No. AUTO/ ALC/ BD MENU DIRECT STEREO STANDARD ADV SURR DTV/ TV MUTE AUDIO PARAMETER TOP MENU TUNER EDIT MASTER TOOLS... 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 this receiver.) About MPEG-4 AAC Advanced Audio Coding...
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... Yes - - - - When you select STEREO, you want. Yes No stereo. Explanatory notes No: No connected / Yes: Connected / Two: Two speakers are downmixed to the ADAPTER input, the S.R AIR feature is selected automatically (see Using the Advanced surround on page 30 for stereo and multichannel sources.... sound. Twoa No just the front left and right speakers (and possibly your speaker settings). AUTO/ ALC/ BD MENU DIRECT STEREO STANDARD ADV SURR AUDIO PARAMETER TUNER EDIT MASTER TOOLS VOLUME DISPLAY BAND TUNER...
... Yes - - - - When you select STEREO, you want. Yes No stereo. Explanatory notes No: No connected / Yes: Connected / Two: Two speakers are downmixed to the ADAPTER input, the S.R AIR feature is selected automatically (see Using the Advanced surround on page 30 for stereo and multichannel sources.... sound. Twoa No just the front left and right speakers (and possibly your speaker settings). AUTO/ ALC/ BD MENU DIRECT STEREO STANDARD ADV SURR AUDIO PARAMETER TUNER EDIT MASTER TOOLS VOLUME DISPLAY BAND TUNER...
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...up for surround sound (MCACC) on Acoustic Calibration Equalization. DRAMA ENT.SHOW Designed for listening to the sound from both surround back speakers. SPORTS CLASSICAL Suitable for sports programs. Gives a large concert hall-type sound ROCK/POP Creates a live concert sound for acoustic ...DIRECT Use the Stream Direct modes when you can choose the STEREO mode by restoring sound pressure and smoothing jagged artifacts left speaker Front right speaker S.R AIR (Sound Retriever AIR) PHONES SURR Suitable for movies with dynamic soundtracks. Cannot be selected when the Pre Out...
...up for surround sound (MCACC) on Acoustic Calibration Equalization. DRAMA ENT.SHOW Designed for listening to the sound from both surround back speakers. SPORTS CLASSICAL Suitable for sports programs. Gives a large concert hall-type sound ROCK/POP Creates a live concert sound for acoustic ...DIRECT Use the Stream Direct modes when you can choose the STEREO mode by restoring sound pressure and smoothing jagged artifacts left speaker Front right speaker S.R AIR (Sound Retriever AIR) PHONES SURR Suitable for movies with dynamic soundtracks. Cannot be selected when the Pre Out...
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...some cases it should be produced. • If your subwoofer. Setting the Up Mix function In a 7.1-channel surround system with surround speakers placed directly at the listening position in the following cases: - Note • Phase matching is on and we recommend leaving Phase ...position. Phase Control technology provides coherent sound reproduction through the use 6.1 or 7.1 decoding (for example, with the surround back speakers so that have undergone matrix decoding processing through the options as recommended in which the Up Mix function is added are output from...
...some cases it should be produced. • If your subwoofer. Setting the Up Mix function In a 7.1-channel surround system with surround speakers placed directly at the listening position in the following cases: - Note • Phase matching is on and we recommend leaving Phase ...position. Phase Control technology provides coherent sound reproduction through the use 6.1 or 7.1 decoding (for example, with the surround back speakers so that have undergone matrix decoding processing through the options as recommended in which the Up Mix function is added are output from...
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.... Important • Note that helps bring CD quality sound back 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 +3 Default: 0 32 En Set the LFE ...sound wider (higher settings) or narrower (lower settings). 0 to 7 Default: 3 DIMEN (Dimension)i Adjusts the surround sound balance from front speakers F.PCM (Fixed PCM) OFF This is useful if you may need to use this feature when listening to surround sound at low volumes). ...
.... Important • Note that helps bring CD quality sound back 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 +3 Default: 0 32 En Set the LFE ...sound wider (higher settings) or narrower (lower settings). 0 to 7 Default: 3 DIMEN (Dimension)i Adjusts the surround sound balance from front speakers F.PCM (Fixed PCM) OFF This is useful if you may need to use this feature when listening to surround sound at low volumes). ...