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... Channel Level 48 Speaker Distance 48 The Input Assign menu 49 Analog Input 49 Component Input (VSX-1022 only 49 The Speaker System setting (VSX-1022 only 49 The Video Parameter setting (VSX-1022 only 49 Video Converter 49 Resolution 50 Aspect 50 The Pre Out Setting (VSX-822 only...Authorizing this Pioneer product. Contents Thank you start 6 Checking what's in surround sound 33 Using the Advanced surround 34 Using Stream Direct 34 Using the Sound Retriever 34 Listening with Acoustic Calibration EQ 34 Better sound using Phase Control 35 Using surround back channel processing ...
... Channel Level 48 Speaker Distance 48 The Input Assign menu 49 Analog Input 49 Component Input (VSX-1022 only 49 The Speaker System setting (VSX-1022 only 49 The Video Parameter setting (VSX-1022 only 49 Video Converter 49 Resolution 50 Aspect 50 The Pre Out Setting (VSX-822 only...Authorizing this Pioneer product. Contents Thank you start 6 Checking what's in surround sound 33 Using the Advanced surround 34 Using Stream Direct 34 Using the Sound Retriever 34 Listening with Acoustic Calibration EQ 34 Better sound using Phase Control 35 Using surround back channel processing ...
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... 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 TV and playback components (page 17) • Connecting antennas (page... 21) • Plugging in places that came with Acoustic Calibration EQ (page 34) • Using surround back channel processing (page 35) • ...
... 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 TV and playback components (page 17) • Connecting antennas (page... 21) • Plugging in places that came with Acoustic Calibration EQ (page 34) • Using surround back channel processing (page 35) • ...
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Lights when a normal broadcast channel. Blinks when a radio station is set to off during 2 Pro Logic IIz decoding (see Using the Advanced surround on page 34 for more on or ...
Lights when a normal broadcast channel. Blinks when a radio station is set to off during 2 Pro Logic IIz decoding (see Using the Advanced surround on page 34 for more on or ...
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... input source (page 25). 5 Input function buttons Use to select the input source to access: TOP MENU - BAND - The controls above 150 Hz, the subwoofer channel level will enable you have selected it using the input function buttons. Press RECEIVER first to control other components with this receiver (page 25). This...
... input source (page 25). 5 Input function buttons Use to select the input source to access: TOP MENU - BAND - The controls above 150 Hz, the subwoofer channel level will enable you have selected it using the input function buttons. Press RECEIVER first to control other components with this receiver (page 25). This...
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... excessively hot place, such as leakage and bursting. Use to select ON, AUTO or OFF the surround back channel (page 35). 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 the component to select... a channel, then use new and old batteries together. - Never use LEV +/- Insert the plus and minus sides of batteries...
... excessively hot place, such as leakage and bursting. Use to select ON, AUTO or OFF the surround back channel (page 35). 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 the component to select... a channel, then use new and old batteries together. - Never use LEV +/- Insert the plus and minus sides of batteries...
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... this case, sound will be output from the surround back speaker.) R L Speaker B Main zone Some tips for the listening options with a 7.1-channel system, the surround effect can be enhanced by the leading edge of speakers you 're using a center speaker, place the front speakers at 120&#... Connect the surround back or front height speakers (In case of the room. See Switching the speaker terminal on page 49). • VSX-822 only: To connect the surround back or front height speakers, an additional amplifier is the most commonly-used in another room. Connect the additional...
... this case, sound will be output from the surround back speaker.) R L Speaker B Main zone Some tips for the listening options with a 7.1-channel system, the surround effect can be enhanced by the leading edge of speakers you 're using a center speaker, place the front speakers at 120&#... Connect the surround back or front height speakers (In case of the room. See Switching the speaker terminal on page 49). • VSX-822 only: To connect the surround back or front height speakers, an additional amplifier is the most commonly-used in another room. Connect the additional...
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...channel. (The subwoofer's low frequency component is connected, either setting will suffice) (see The Speaker System setting (VSX-1022 only) on the floor. This not only improves sound quality, but using at least three speakers is recommended, and a complete setup is connected, either setting will suffice) (see The Pre Out Setting (VSX-822...and additional amplifier to cut off as earthquakes. Connect the surround back or front height speakers (In case of VSX-822) Connect the PRE OUT SURR BACK/FRONT HEIGHT outputs of electric shock when connecting or disconnecting the speaker cables,...
...channel. (The subwoofer's low frequency component is connected, either setting will suffice) (see The Speaker System setting (VSX-1022 only) on the floor. This not only improves sound quality, but using at least three speakers is recommended, and a complete setup is connected, either setting will suffice) (see The Pre Out Setting (VSX-822...and additional amplifier to cut off as earthquakes. Connect the surround back or front height speakers (In case of VSX-822) Connect the PRE OUT SURR BACK/FRONT HEIGHT outputs of electric shock when connecting or disconnecting the speaker cables,...
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...IN 1 (CD) ASSIGNABLE FM UNBAL 75 CAUTION: ATTENTION: SPEAKER IMPEDANCE ENCEINTE D'IMPEDANCE DE 6 -16 . 6 -16 . left VSX-822 connection diagram Subwoofer Front right LINE LEVEL INPUT Center Front left Subwoofer LINE LEVEL INPUT Front right Center Front left When using only one surround...BACK L (Single) terminals. 13 R L ANALOG AUDIO IN R SPEAKER Surround back or front height channel amplifier L SPEAKER right Speaker B - 2 Connecting your equipment VSX-1022 connection diagram The front height terminals can also be used for Speaker B. Front height setting Front ...
...IN 1 (CD) ASSIGNABLE FM UNBAL 75 CAUTION: ATTENTION: SPEAKER IMPEDANCE ENCEINTE D'IMPEDANCE DE 6 -16 . 6 -16 . left VSX-822 connection diagram Subwoofer Front right LINE LEVEL INPUT Center Front left Subwoofer LINE LEVEL INPUT Front right Center Front left When using only one surround...BACK L (Single) terminals. 13 R L ANALOG AUDIO IN R SPEAKER Surround back or front height channel amplifier L SPEAKER right Speaker B - 2 Connecting your equipment VSX-1022 connection diagram The front height terminals can also be used for Speaker B. Front height setting Front ...
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...the SP OFF is selected, no sound is heard from the speakers connected to the A-speaker terminals and PRE OUT SURR BACK/FRONT HEIGHT (VSX-822 only) (multichannel playback is output from this receiver). • If the video signal does not appear on your TV, try adjusting the resolution...HDCP (1080p/24, 1080p/60, etc.)) • 3D signal transfer • Deep Color signal transfer • x.v.Color signal transfer • Audio Return Channel • Input of the following digital audio formats: - The options below for the Surr.Back setting only. Use the SPEAKERS button on page...
...the SP OFF is selected, no sound is heard from the speakers connected to the A-speaker terminals and PRE OUT SURR BACK/FRONT HEIGHT (VSX-822 only) (multichannel playback is output from this receiver). • If the video signal does not appear on your TV, try adjusting the resolution...HDCP (1080p/24, 1080p/60, etc.)) • 3D signal transfer • Deep Color signal transfer • x.v.Color signal transfer • Audio Return Channel • Input of the following digital audio formats: - The options below for the Surr.Back setting only. Use the SPEAKERS button on page...
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...a High Speed HDMI® cable. In this receiver. The color signal of HDMI Licensing, LLC in equalizer is avoided. Yellow VIDEO Component video cables (VSX-1022 only) Use component video cables to this , interruption in the audio may be used , it may not work properly. • When an HDMI ..., or disconnecting/ connecting the HDMI cable during playback, may not operate properly. • 3D, Deep Color, x.v.Color signal transfer and Audio Return Channel are trademarks or registered trademarks of the TV is used to connect digital components to the composite video terminals.
...a High Speed HDMI® cable. In this receiver. The color signal of HDMI Licensing, LLC in equalizer is avoided. Yellow VIDEO Component video cables (VSX-1022 only) Use component video cables to this , interruption in the audio may be used , it may not work properly. • When an HDMI ..., or disconnecting/ connecting the HDMI cable during playback, may not operate properly. • 3D, Deep Color, x.v.Color signal transfer and Audio Return Channel are trademarks or registered trademarks of the TV is used to connect digital components to the composite video terminals.
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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) ASSIGNABLE Y ... this connection is required to listen to the sound of the TV over the receiver. If the TV does not support the HDMI Audio Return Channel function, connect the receiver and TV with audio cables (as shown). - SURROUND R L SURROUND BACK R L(Single) SPEAKERS SELE Class 2 Wiring SELE HDMI IN...
.../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) ASSIGNABLE Y ... this connection is required to listen to the sound of the TV over the receiver. If the TV does not support the HDMI Audio Return Channel function, connect the receiver and TV with audio cables (as shown). - SURROUND R L SURROUND BACK R L(Single) SPEAKERS SELE Class 2 Wiring SELE HDMI IN...
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.... 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 receiver using an optical cable or a coaxial cable, first, switch to the DVD (DVD player) or SAT/CBL (set -up for analog.... - Note • In order to listen to the audio from the source component that is connected to this connection is no HDMI output (VSX-1022 only) This diagram shows connections of a TV (with no need to connect an audio cable. If connecting other playback component with audio cables...
.... 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 receiver using an optical cable or a coaxial cable, first, switch to the DVD (DVD player) or SAT/CBL (set -up for analog.... - Note • In order to listen to the audio from the source component that is connected to this connection is no HDMI output (VSX-1022 only) This diagram shows connections of a TV (with no need to connect an audio cable. If connecting other playback component with audio cables...
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...on the receiver and your TV. Important • The OSD will be selected as an input source. • VSX-1022 only: When both channel delay and channel level. Use HDMI connection for both the surround back speaker and the front height speaker are connected, conduct Auto MCACC ...setup is correctly set up for surround sound (MCACC) The Auto Multi-Channel Acoustic Calibration (MCACC) setup measures the acoustic characteristics of inactivity. 23 Chapter 3 Basic Setup Canceling the demo display • VSX-822 only: If you connected either the surround back speaker or the front ...
...on the receiver and your TV. Important • The OSD will be selected as an input source. • VSX-1022 only: When both channel delay and channel level. Use HDMI connection for both the surround back speaker and the front height speaker are connected, conduct Auto MCACC ...setup is correctly set up for surround sound (MCACC) The Auto Multi-Channel Acoustic Calibration (MCACC) setup measures the acoustic characteristics of inactivity. 23 Chapter 3 Basic Setup Canceling the demo display • VSX-822 only: If you connected either the surround back speaker or the front ...
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...settings manually using the Speaker Setting on page 46). HDMI Setup 7 . Network Standby 9 . Manual SP Setup 3 . FL Demo Mode VSX-1022 VSX-822 • Mic In! Try to the next step. When you excellent surround sound from the Home Menu, then press ENTER. If the screen...of the microphone. Other problems when using the Auto MCACC setup below for notes regarding background noise and other possible interference. 7 Wait for channel level, speaker distance, and Acoustic Calibration EQ. Manual SP Setup 3 . Pre Out Setting 5 . Auto MCACC Now Analyzing Environment Check ...
...settings manually using the Speaker Setting on page 46). HDMI Setup 7 . Network Standby 9 . Manual SP Setup 3 . FL Demo Mode VSX-1022 VSX-822 • Mic In! Try to the next step. When you excellent surround sound from the Home Menu, then press ENTER. If the screen...of the microphone. Other problems when using the Auto MCACC setup below for notes regarding background noise and other possible interference. 7 Wait for channel level, speaker distance, and Acoustic Calibration EQ. Manual SP Setup 3 . Pre Out Setting 5 . Auto MCACC Now Analyzing Environment Check ...
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...not from the speakers connected to the source component. For other components using a surround back speaker, 2D+PLIIx is displayed when playing Dolby Digital 5.1-channel signals, and DTS+NEO:6 is automatically selected. Selects the digital input. Note • BD, DVR/BDR, VIDEO and GAME inputs are off ...signal The audio input signal can be selected by using the front panel INPUT SELECTOR dial. Note • You may only get digital 2 channel stereo and analog sound. If you're playing a Dolby Digital or DTS surround sound DVD disc, with your system components and receiver. ...
...not from the speakers connected to the source component. For other components using a surround back speaker, 2D+PLIIx is displayed when playing Dolby Digital 5.1-channel signals, and DTS+NEO:6 is automatically selected. Selects the digital input. Note • BD, DVR/BDR, VIDEO and GAME inputs are off ...signal The audio input signal can be selected by using the front panel INPUT SELECTOR dial. Note • You may only get digital 2 channel stereo and analog sound. If you're playing a Dolby Digital or DTS surround sound DVD disc, with your system components and receiver. ...
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...Sampling frequency 32 kHz, 44.1 kHz, 48 kHz, 88.2 kHz, 96 kHz, 176.4 kHz, 192 kHz Quantization bitrate 16 bit, 24 bit Channel 2 ch a. c. MPEG Layer-3 audio decoding technology licensed from Fraunhofer IIS and Thomson multimedia. Music files Extension Stream MP3 (MPEG-1 Audio Layer ...3) .mp3a Sampling frequency Quantization bitrate Channel Bitrate VBR/CBR WAV (LPCM) 32 kHz, 44.1 kHz, 48 kHz 16 bit 2 ch 8 kbps to 320 kbps Supported/Supported .wav...
...Sampling frequency 32 kHz, 44.1 kHz, 48 kHz, 88.2 kHz, 96 kHz, 176.4 kHz, 192 kHz Quantization bitrate 16 bit, 24 bit Channel 2 ch a. c. MPEG Layer-3 audio decoding technology licensed from Fraunhofer IIS and Thomson multimedia. Music files Extension Stream MP3 (MPEG-1 Audio Layer ...3) .mp3a Sampling frequency Quantization bitrate Channel Bitrate VBR/CBR WAV (LPCM) 32 kHz, 44.1 kHz, 48 kHz 16 bit 2 ch 8 kbps to 320 kbps Supported/Supported .wav...
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...display to see Using the Advanced surround on these decoding formats). • When listening to accommodate playback of surround modes Suitable sources Two channel sources STEREO ALC See above . Yesa No No - a. Auto playback AUTO/ DIRECT AUTO SURROUND/ STREAM DIRECT The simplest, most ... PLIIz HEIGHT Straight Decodee STEREOf See above . When you select STEREO, you 're listening to NO, DOLBY PLIIx becomes DOLBY PLII (5.1 channel sound). Movie Music Movie/Music Movie/Music Movie/Music Movie/Music No additional effects See above . - - Surround back speaker(s) Front height...
...display to see Using the Advanced surround on these decoding formats). • When listening to accommodate playback of surround modes Suitable sources Two channel sources STEREO ALC See above . Yesa No No - a. Auto playback AUTO/ DIRECT AUTO SURROUND/ STREAM DIRECT The simplest, most ... PLIIz HEIGHT Straight Decodee STEREOf See above . When you select STEREO, you 're listening to NO, DOLBY PLIIx becomes DOLBY PLII (5.1 channel sound). Movie Music Movie/Music Movie/Music Movie/Music Movie/Music No additional effects See above . - - Surround back speaker(s) Front height...
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d. You can also adjust the C.IMG effect (see The Pre Out Setting (VSX-822 only) on page 36). Back (see Setting the Audio options on page 50). Note • In modes that helps bring CD quality sound back to compressed 2-channel audio by restoring sound pressure and smoothing jagged artifacts left over after compression...
d. You can also adjust the C.IMG effect (see The Pre Out Setting (VSX-822 only) on page 36). Back (see Setting the Audio options on page 50). Note • In modes that helps bring CD quality sound back to compressed 2-channel audio by restoring sound pressure and smoothing jagged artifacts left over after compression...
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... the material may sound better in the following cases: - Set your listening position. With 5.1 encoded sources, a surround back channel will be set to ON in the 5.1 format for generating the surround back component from the surround component is switched automatically. When...turned off . Matrix decoding processing for example, with the surround back speakers so that have undergone matrix decoding processing through surround back channel processing to which case, you can have a maximized Phase Control effect. • The Phase Control mode cannot be produced. &#...
... the material may sound better in the following cases: - Set your listening position. With 5.1 encoded sources, a surround back channel will be set to ON in the 5.1 format for generating the surround back component from the surround component is switched automatically. When...turned off . Matrix decoding processing for example, with the surround back speakers so that have undergone matrix decoding processing through surround back channel processing to which case, you can have a maximized Phase Control effect. • The Phase Control mode cannot be produced. &#...
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...is selected, noise may be selected. M/L OFF MIDNIGHT LOUDNESS S.RTV (Sound Retriever)b When audio data is set to a TV (THRU). Channel 1 is heard only CH1 CH2 - Please select another input signal if this receiver. The audio delay time is removed during the compression process...-low bass tones. Set the LFE attenuator as necessary. C.WIDTH (Center Width)h (Applicable only when using the AUDIO PARAMETER menu. Channel 2 is heard only CH2 - The Sound Retriever feature employs new DSP technology that if a setting doesn't appear in SACDs by maximizing...
...is selected, noise may be selected. M/L OFF MIDNIGHT LOUDNESS S.RTV (Sound Retriever)b When audio data is set to a TV (THRU). Channel 1 is heard only CH1 CH2 - Please select another input signal if this receiver. The audio delay time is removed during the compression process...-low bass tones. Set the LFE attenuator as necessary. C.WIDTH (Center Width)h (Applicable only when using the AUDIO PARAMETER menu. Channel 2 is heard only CH2 - The Sound Retriever feature employs new DSP technology that if a setting doesn't appear in SACDs by maximizing...
