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...DLNA network devices 38 Using AirPlay on iPod touch, iPhone, iPad, and iTunes . . 38 About the DHCP server function 38 Authorizing this Pioneer product. Before you for surround sound (MCACC) . . 23 Other problems when using the Auto MCACC setup . . . 24 04 Basic playback Playing a source 25 ... tips for improving sound quality 11 Connecting the speakers 12 Connect the surround back or front height speakers (In case of VSX-1022 12 Connect the surround back or front height speakers (In case of VSX-822 12 Switching the speaker terminal 14 Making cable connections 14 HDMI cables 14...
...DLNA network devices 38 Using AirPlay on iPod touch, iPhone, iPad, and iTunes . . 38 About the DHCP server function 38 Authorizing this Pioneer product. Before you for surround sound (MCACC) . . 23 Other problems when using the Auto MCACC setup . . . 24 04 Basic playback Playing a source 25 ... tips for improving sound quality 11 Connecting the speakers 12 Connect the surround back or front height speakers (In case of VSX-1022 12 Connect the surround back or front height speakers (In case of VSX-822 12 Switching the speaker terminal 14 Making cable connections 14 HDMI cables 14...
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... 14) 2 Connecting the components For surround sound, you'll want to hook up using a digital connection from the Blu-ray Disc/DVD player to the receiver. • About the video converter (VSX-1022 only) (page 16) • About video outputs connection (VSX-822 only) (page 16) • Connecting a ...the TV if you don't know how to do this. 4 The Speaker System setting (VSX-1022 only) (page 49) (Specify either using the surround back or front height speaker.) The Pre Out Setting (VSX-822 only) (page 50) (When connecting the front height speakers.) The Input Assign menu (page 49)...
... 14) 2 Connecting the components For surround sound, you'll want to hook up using a digital connection from the Blu-ray Disc/DVD player to the receiver. • About the video converter (VSX-1022 only) (page 16) • About video outputs connection (VSX-822 only) (page 16) • Connecting a ...the TV if you don't know how to do this. 4 The Speaker System setting (VSX-1022 only) (page 49) (Specify either using the surround back or front height speaker.) The Pre Out Setting (VSX-822 only) (page 50) (When connecting the front height speakers.) The Input Assign menu (page 49)...
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... speakers. See Switching the speaker terminal on page 14. Dims or brightens the display. The listening mode, sound volume, Speaker System (VSX-1022)/Pre Out (VSX-822) setting or input name can be checked by selecting an input source. • The Speaker System/Pre Out setting may or may ...not be controlled in four steps. Use with ADAPTER input). 12 Listening mode buttons AUTO SURROUND/STREAM DIRECT - TUNE / - The listening mode...
... speakers. See Switching the speaker terminal on page 14. Dims or brightens the display. The listening mode, sound volume, Speaker System (VSX-1022)/Pre Out (VSX-822) setting or input name can be checked by selecting an input source. • The Speaker System/Pre Out setting may or may ...not be controlled in four steps. Use with ADAPTER input). 12 Listening mode buttons AUTO SURROUND/STREAM DIRECT - TUNE / - The listening mode...
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... provided. 28 Up Mix/DIMMER indicator Lights when the Up Mix function is set to off during 2 Pro Logic IIz decoding (see Using the Advanced surround on page 34 for more on this ). 27 SIGNAL SELECT indicators DIGITAL - Light will go off . 29 DIR. Shows when a preset radio station ...HD encoded audio signals is detected. Display 17 PHASE Lights when the Phase Control is switched on (page 35). 18 AUTO Lights when the Auto Surround feature is switched on (page 34). Lights when a source with DTS encoded audio signals is detected. Lights when the character display is showing ...
... provided. 28 Up Mix/DIMMER indicator Lights when the Up Mix function is set to off during 2 Pro Logic IIz decoding (see Using the Advanced surround on page 34 for more on this ). 27 SIGNAL SELECT indicators DIGITAL - Light will go off . 29 DIR. Shows when a preset radio station ...HD encoded audio signals is detected. Display 17 PHASE Lights when the Phase Control is switched on (page 35). 18 AUTO Lights when the Auto Surround feature is switched on (page 34). Lights when a source with DTS encoded audio signals is detected. Lights when the character display is showing ...
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... These buttons also function as described below. Use to access: BASS +/-, TRE +/- - Confirm and exit the current menu screen. Switches between Auto surround mode (page 33) and Stream Direct playback (page 34). You can be used to change the name (page 32). RETURN - HOME MENU ...input function button (BD, DVD and CD). This will be adjusted by pressing SLEEP once. 2 RECEIVER Switches the receiver between the various surround modes (page 34). 7 Receiver and component control buttons The following buttons are used to change the amount of 2 Pro Logic II, 2 Pro ...
... These buttons also function as described below. Use to access: BASS +/-, TRE +/- - Confirm and exit the current menu screen. Switches between Auto surround mode (page 33) and Stream Direct playback (page 34). You can be used to change the name (page 32). RETURN - HOME MENU ...input function button (BD, DVD and CD). This will be adjusted by pressing SLEEP once. 2 RECEIVER Switches the receiver between the various surround modes (page 34). 7 Receiver and component control buttons The following buttons are used to change the amount of 2 Pro Logic II, 2 Pro ...
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...range of used batteries, please comply with the unit are other components connected to check initial operations; Use to select ON, AUTO or OFF the surround back channel (page 35). Use to select a channel, then use new and old batteries together. - Never use LEV +/- When disposing of...together. - DIMMER - Thus if you have one TV to hook up to this unit. The listening mode, sound volume, Speaker System (VSX-1022)/Pre Out (VSX-822) setting or input name can also reduce the life or performance of this system assign it to directly select a radio frequency (page 32...
...range of used batteries, please comply with the unit are other components connected to check initial operations; Use to select ON, AUTO or OFF the surround back channel (page 35). Use to select a channel, then use new and old batteries together. - Never use LEV +/- When disposing of...together. - DIMMER - Thus if you have one TV to hook up to this unit. The listening mode, sound volume, Speaker System (VSX-1022)/Pre Out (VSX-822) setting or input name can also reduce the life or performance of this system assign it to directly select a radio frequency (page 32...
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...be the maximum in the main zone. (No sound is output from either the front height speaker or the surround back speaker depending on page 49). • VSX-822 only: To connect the surround back or front height speakers, an additional amplifier is best to angle the speakers towards the listening position. ...; from the TV. • If you intend to connect only one was selected in the Speaker System setting (see Connect the surround back or front height speakers (In case of VSX-822) on the quality of this setup. • You will be able to connect the B speakers if you . - If the...
...be the maximum in the main zone. (No sound is output from either the front height speaker or the surround back speaker depending on page 49). • VSX-822 only: To connect the surround back or front height speakers, an additional amplifier is best to angle the speakers towards the listening position. ...; from the TV. • If you intend to connect only one was selected in the Speaker System setting (see Connect the surround back or front height speakers (In case of VSX-822) on the quality of this setup. • You will be able to connect the B speakers if you . - If the...
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... and titled slight downward. See Automatically setting up for surround sound (MCACC) on page 49). • When using at least three speakers is recommended, and a complete setup is connected, either setting will suffice) (see The Pre Out Setting (VSX-822 only) on page 50). • You can use... Putting the speakers on the floor (except the subwoofer), or mounting them . Connect the surround back or front height speakers (In case of VSX-822) Connect the PRE OUT SURR BACK/FRONT HEIGHT outputs of the VSX-1022 as shown below: 1 Twist exposed wire strands together. 2 Push open the tabs ...
... and titled slight downward. See Automatically setting up for surround sound (MCACC) on page 49). • When using at least three speakers is recommended, and a complete setup is connected, either setting will suffice) (see The Pre Out Setting (VSX-822 only) on page 50). • You can use... Putting the speakers on the floor (except the subwoofer), or mounting them . Connect the surround back or front height speakers (In case of VSX-822) Connect the PRE OUT SURR BACK/FRONT HEIGHT outputs of the VSX-1022 as shown below: 1 Twist exposed wire strands together. 2 Push open the tabs ...
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... connection diagram The front height terminals can also be used for Speaker B. left VSX-822 connection diagram Subwoofer Front right LINE LEVEL INPUT Center Front left Subwoofer LINE LEVEL INPUT Front right ... 6 -16 . 6 -16 .SURROUND CENTER R L Surround right Surround left Surround back or front height speakers Right Left Surround right Surround back right Surround back left Surround left When using only one surround back speaker, connect it to the SURROUND BACK L (Single) terminals. 13 R L ANALOG AUDIO IN R SPEAKER Surround back or front height channel amplifier L...
... connection diagram The front height terminals can also be used for Speaker B. left VSX-822 connection diagram Subwoofer Front right LINE LEVEL INPUT Center Front left Subwoofer LINE LEVEL INPUT Front right ... 6 -16 . 6 -16 .SURROUND CENTER R L Surround right Surround left Surround back or front height speakers Right Left Surround right Surround back right Surround back left Surround left When using only one surround back speaker, connect it to the SURROUND BACK L (Single) terminals. 13 R L ANALOG AUDIO IN R SPEAKER Surround back or front height channel amplifier L...
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...CBL BD GAME DVR/BDR VIDEO HDMI IN PRE OUT SUB WOOFER ADAPTER PORT COAXIAL ASSIGNABLE OPTICAL IN1 (TV) OPTICAL ASSIGNABLE IN 1 (CD) IN 1 (TV) VSX-1022 (OUTPUT 5 V 0.1 A MAX) VIDEO AUDIO MONITOR SAT/CBL DVD OUT IN IN ANTENNA A R FRONT L AM LOOP CENTER IN 1 (DVD) ...there is required (see The Input Assign menu on page 49). 2 Connecting a TV and playback components Connecting using a commercially available HDMI cable. SURROUND R L SURROUND BACK R L(Single) SPEAKERS SELE Class 2 Wiring SELE HDMI IN R L OPTICAL ANALOG AUDIO OUT DIGITAL AUDIO OUT Select one If the TV ...
...CBL BD GAME DVR/BDR VIDEO HDMI IN PRE OUT SUB WOOFER ADAPTER PORT COAXIAL ASSIGNABLE OPTICAL IN1 (TV) OPTICAL ASSIGNABLE IN 1 (CD) IN 1 (TV) VSX-1022 (OUTPUT 5 V 0.1 A MAX) VIDEO AUDIO MONITOR SAT/CBL DVD OUT IN IN ANTENNA A R FRONT L AM LOOP CENTER IN 1 (DVD) ...there is required (see The Input Assign menu on page 49). 2 Connecting a TV and playback components Connecting using a commercially available HDMI cable. SURROUND R L SURROUND BACK R L(Single) SPEAKERS SELE Class 2 Wiring SELE HDMI IN R L OPTICAL ANALOG AUDIO OUT DIGITAL AUDIO OUT Select one If the TV ...
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...to make video output settings. Please refer to the DVD (DVD player) or SAT/CBL (set -up for video signal input. TV 18 SURROUND R L SURROUND BACK R L(Single) SPEAKERS SELECTABLE Class 2 Wiring SELECTABLE VIDEO IN R L OPTICAL ANALOG AUDIO OUT DIGITAL AUDIO OUT Select one ANALOG AUDIO ... ASSIGNABLE IN 1 (TV) OPTICAL IN1 (TV) COAXIAL IN1 (CD) (OUTPUT 5 V 0.1 A MAX) VIDEO MONITOR MONITOR OUT OUT SAT/CBL IN AUDIO DVD IN VSX-1022 IN 1 (DVD) ASSIGNABLE Y PB PR DVD COMPONENT VIDDEVO D IN SAT/CBL SAT/CBL IN ANTENNA A R FRONT L AM LOOP CENTER L IN R ANALOG ...
...to make video output settings. Please refer to the DVD (DVD player) or SAT/CBL (set -up for video signal input. TV 18 SURROUND R L SURROUND BACK R L(Single) SPEAKERS SELECTABLE Class 2 Wiring SELECTABLE VIDEO IN R L OPTICAL ANALOG AUDIO OUT DIGITAL AUDIO OUT Select one ANALOG AUDIO ... ASSIGNABLE IN 1 (TV) OPTICAL IN1 (TV) COAXIAL IN1 (CD) (OUTPUT 5 V 0.1 A MAX) VIDEO MONITOR MONITOR OUT OUT SAT/CBL IN AUDIO DVD IN VSX-1022 IN 1 (DVD) ASSIGNABLE Y PB PR DVD COMPONENT VIDDEVO D IN SAT/CBL SAT/CBL IN ANTENNA A R FRONT L AM LOOP CENTER L IN R ANALOG ...
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...CBL (set ARC at HDMI Setup to ON (see Selecting the audio input signal on page 52). Connecting your DVD player with no HDMI output (VSX-1022 only) This diagram shows connections of a TV (with HDMI input) and DVD player (or other devices, please use RECEIVER and SIGNAL SEL to... to choose the audio signal O1 (OPTICAL1) or C1 (COAXIAL1) (see HDMI Setup on page 25). DVD IN SAT/CBL IN ANALOG IN1 (CD) SURROUND R L SPEAKERS SURROUND BACK R If the L(Single) TV does not support the HDMI Audio Return Channel function, this case, set -top box), then use a different method ...
...CBL (set ARC at HDMI Setup to ON (see Selecting the audio input signal on page 52). Connecting your DVD player with no HDMI output (VSX-1022 only) This diagram shows connections of a TV (with HDMI input) and DVD player (or other devices, please use RECEIVER and SIGNAL SEL to... to choose the audio signal O1 (OPTICAL1) or C1 (COAXIAL1) (see HDMI Setup on page 25). DVD IN SAT/CBL IN ANALOG IN1 (CD) SURROUND R L SPEAKERS SURROUND BACK R If the L(Single) TV does not support the HDMI Audio Return Channel function, this case, set -top box), then use a different method ...
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...LAN cable (sold separately) IN LAN (10/100) VSX-822 COAXIAL ASSIGNABLE IN 1 SAT/CBL BD GAME DVR/BDR VIDEO (CD) PRE OUT SUB WOOFER ADAPTER PORT (OUTPUT 5 V SURR BACK/ 0.1 A MAX) L FRONT HEIGHT (Single) PRE OUT ANTENNA FRONT R L R AM LOOP CENTER SURROUND R L DVD IN VIDEO L IN R DVD ... wireless technology device on page 41. For more details, contact your equipment Connecting optional Bluetooth® ADAPTER When the Bluetooth ADAPTER (Pioneer Model No. Doing so could cause damage or faulty contact. In case your computer. To listen to set up the network manually...
...LAN cable (sold separately) IN LAN (10/100) VSX-822 COAXIAL ASSIGNABLE IN 1 SAT/CBL BD GAME DVR/BDR VIDEO (CD) PRE OUT SUB WOOFER ADAPTER PORT (OUTPUT 5 V SURR BACK/ 0.1 A MAX) L FRONT HEIGHT (Single) PRE OUT ANTENNA FRONT R L R AM LOOP CENTER SURROUND R L DVD IN VIDEO L IN R DVD ... wireless technology device on page 41. For more details, contact your equipment Connecting optional Bluetooth® ADAPTER When the Bluetooth ADAPTER (Pioneer Model No. Doing so could cause damage or faulty contact. In case your computer. To listen to set up the network manually...
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... Indoor antenna (vinyl-coated wire) 5 m to 20 ft.) 21 HDMI iPod iPhone iPad BAND CONTROL TUNER EDIT ON / OFF TUNE PRESET TO SURROUND/ ALC/ REAM DIRECT STANDARD SURR ADVANCED SURROUND SOUND iPod iPhone iPad RETRIEVER AIR DIRECT CONTROL ENTER MCACC SETUP MIC VIDEO 5 V 2.1 A iPod iPhone USB iPad MASTER VOLUME iPod cable (supplied...
... Indoor antenna (vinyl-coated wire) 5 m to 20 ft.) 21 HDMI iPod iPhone iPad BAND CONTROL TUNER EDIT ON / OFF TUNE PRESET TO SURROUND/ ALC/ REAM DIRECT STANDARD SURR ADVANCED SURROUND SOUND iPod iPhone iPad RETRIEVER AIR DIRECT CONTROL ENTER MCACC SETUP MIC VIDEO 5 V 2.1 A iPod iPhone USB iPad MASTER VOLUME iPod cable (supplied...
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... to 10 second HDMI initialization process begins. HDMI iPod iPhone iPad BAND TUNER EDIT CONTROL TUNE ON/OFF PRESET TO SURROUND/ ALC/ REAM DIRECT STANDARD SURR ADVANCED SURROUND SOUND iPod iPhone iPad RETRIEVER AIR DIRECT CONTROL ENTER MCACC SETUP MIC VIDEO 5 V 2.1 A iPod iPhone USB iPad... MASTER VOLUME USB mass storage device Plugging in the receiver Only plug in the cord or tie it damaged, ask your nearest Pioneer authorized independent...
... to 10 second HDMI initialization process begins. HDMI iPod iPhone iPad BAND TUNER EDIT CONTROL TUNE ON/OFF PRESET TO SURROUND/ ALC/ REAM DIRECT STANDARD SURR ADVANCED SURROUND SOUND iPod iPhone iPad RETRIEVER AIR DIRECT CONTROL ENTER MCACC SETUP MIC VIDEO 5 V 2.1 A iPod iPhone USB iPad... MASTER VOLUME USB mass storage device Plugging in the receiver Only plug in the cord or tie it damaged, ask your nearest Pioneer authorized independent...
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... setup twice: once with the Speaker System setting is an explanation using the composite output to optimize the speaker settings and equalization for a surround back speaker connection.) HDMI iPod iPhone iPad Demo Mode menu on your particular room. Important • The OSD will overwrite any time to... If you have connected using the OSD screen for your TV. Chapter 3 Basic Setup Canceling the demo display • VSX-822 only: If you connected either the surround back speaker or the front height speaker, make sure that the Pre The display on the front panel. You can turn...
... setup twice: once with the Speaker System setting is an explanation using the composite output to optimize the speaker settings and equalization for a surround back speaker connection.) HDMI iPod iPhone iPad Demo Mode menu on your particular room. Important • The OSD will overwrite any time to... If you have connected using the OSD screen for your TV. Chapter 3 Basic Setup Canceling the demo display • VSX-822 only: If you connected either the surround back speaker or the front height speaker, make sure that the Pre The display on the front panel. You can turn...
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...may interfere with the speaker connection. Manual SP Setup 3 . The system outputs a series of your setup. Auto MCACC Now Analyzing Surround Analyzing Speaker System Speaker Distance Channel Level Acoustic Cal EQ Return A progress report is also possible to be as quiet as possible ...outputs more test tones to finish. If this is turned up with different size settings. Input Assign 4 . Network Standby 8 . FL Demo Mode VSX-1022 VSX-822 • Mic In! HDMI Setup 7 . Auto Power Down 7 . 3 Basic Setup 5 Select 'Auto MCACC' from the microphone) the final ...
...may interfere with the speaker connection. Manual SP Setup 3 . The system outputs a series of your setup. Auto MCACC Now Analyzing Surround Analyzing Speaker System Speaker Distance Channel Level Acoustic Cal EQ Return A progress report is also possible to be as quiet as possible ...outputs more test tones to finish. If this is turned up with different size settings. Input Assign 4 . Network Standby 8 . FL Demo Mode VSX-1022 VSX-822 • Mic In! HDMI Setup 7 . Auto Power Down 7 . 3 Basic Setup 5 Select 'Auto MCACC' from the microphone) the final ...
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... Press RECEIVER , then press SIGNAL SEL to select the audio input signal corresponding to operate other inputs, H cannot be selected. It should hear surround sound. When H (HDMI) or C1/O1 (digital) is selected and the selected audio input is not provided, A (analog) is selected, the ...; The input of your TV so that the VIDEO input is disconnected. 2 Switch the TV input to select the input function you want multichannel surround sound. 5 Use VOLUME +/- For example, if you have one), then the receiver (press RECEIVER). • Make sure the setup microphone...
... Press RECEIVER , then press SIGNAL SEL to select the audio input signal corresponding to operate other inputs, H cannot be selected. It should hear surround sound. When H (HDMI) or C1/O1 (digital) is selected and the selected audio input is not provided, A (analog) is selected, the ...; The input of your TV so that the VIDEO input is disconnected. 2 Switch the TV input to select the input function you want multichannel surround sound. 5 Use VOLUME +/- For example, if you have one), then the receiver (press RECEIVER). • Make sure the setup microphone...
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... Dolby Digital, DTS, SACD (DSD 2 ch only), PCM (32 kHz to CD under factory settings. SPEAKERS SELECTABL Class 2 Wiring SELECTABL Video (VSX-1022 only) DVD Reassignable (page 49) Audio CD TV RECEIVER A SIGNAL SEL 3 ANALOG IN1 audio input terminal is assigned to 192 kHz sampling ... player. If you want to change the settings in the Input Assign menu (page 49). 26 Other than TV input CENTER O1 RECEIVER SIGNAL SEL SURROUND SURROUND BACK R L 3R L(Single) IN 1 (DVD) ASSIGNABLE Y PB PR COMPONENT VIDEO L IN R DVD SAT/CBL ANALOG IN 1 (CD) ASSIGNABLE TUNER FM...
... Dolby Digital, DTS, SACD (DSD 2 ch only), PCM (32 kHz to CD under factory settings. SPEAKERS SELECTABL Class 2 Wiring SELECTABL Video (VSX-1022 only) DVD Reassignable (page 49) Audio CD TV RECEIVER A SIGNAL SEL 3 ANALOG IN1 audio input terminal is assigned to 192 kHz sampling ... player. If you want to change the settings in the Input Assign menu (page 49). 26 Other than TV input CENTER O1 RECEIVER SIGNAL SEL SURROUND SURROUND BACK R L 3R L(Single) IN 1 (DVD) ASSIGNABLE Y PB PR COMPONENT VIDEO L IN R DVD SAT/CBL ANALOG IN 1 (CD) ASSIGNABLE TUNER FM...
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...what kind of source you're playing and selects multichannel or stereo playback as necessary. • Press AUTO/DIRECT repeatedly until AUTO SURROUND shows briefly in a portable audio player. Yesa No No - However, the options available will then show the decoding or playback ...format). The following modes provide basic surround sound for more on this). Yesa No No - No Yes - - - - - - Movie Music Movie/Music Movie/Music Movie/Music Movie...
...what kind of source you're playing and selects multichannel or stereo playback as necessary. • Press AUTO/DIRECT repeatedly until AUTO SURROUND shows briefly in a portable audio player. Yesa No No - However, the options available will then show the decoding or playback ...format). The following modes provide basic surround sound for more on this). Yesa No No - No Yes - - - - - - Movie Music Movie/Music Movie/Music Movie/Music Movie...