Owner's Manual
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...AirPlay on iPod touch, iPhone, iPad, and iTunes . . 38 About the DHCP server function 38 Authorizing this Pioneer product. Contents Thank you for buying this receiver 38 Playback with Network functions 39 Basic playback controls 39 Listening to Internet radio stations 39 Listening to Pandora Internet... 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...
...AirPlay on iPod touch, iPhone, iPad, and iTunes . . 38 About the DHCP server function 38 Authorizing this Pioneer product. Contents Thank you for buying this receiver 38 Playback with Network functions 39 Basic playback controls 39 Listening to Internet radio stations 39 Listening to Pandora Internet... 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...
Owner's Manual
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... Better sound using connections other than the recommended connections.) HDMI Setup (page 52) (When the connected TV supports the HDMI Audio Return Channel function.) 5 Use the on your system • Automatically setting up your TV to this unit, make the connections and ...item Setting to be used easily after following places: - near a cassette deck (or close 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 ...
... Better sound using connections other than the recommended connections.) HDMI Setup (page 52) (When the connected TV supports the HDMI Audio Return Channel function.) 5 Use the on your system • Automatically setting up your TV to this unit, make the connections and ...item Setting to be used easily after following places: - near a cassette deck (or close 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 ...
Owner's Manual
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... is not provided. 28 Up Mix/DIMMER indicator Lights when the Up Mix function is in auto stereo mode (page 32). Lights when a normal broadcast channel. PRESET - kHz/MHz - Lights when a source with DTS-EXPRESS or DTS-HD encoded audio signals is detected. Light will go off . 29 DIR....decoding (see Using the Advanced surround on page 34 for more on the iPod (page 28). Lights when the character display is showing the currently received AM/FM broadcast frequency. 20 Speaker indicators Shows if the speaker system is switched on (page 33). 19 Tuner indicators ST - Also, lights ...
... is not provided. 28 Up Mix/DIMMER indicator Lights when the Up Mix function is in auto stereo mode (page 32). Lights when a normal broadcast channel. PRESET - kHz/MHz - Lights when a source with DTS-EXPRESS or DTS-HD encoded audio signals is detected. Light will go off . 29 DIR....decoding (see Using the Advanced surround on page 34 for more on the iPod (page 28). Lights when the character display is showing the currently received AM/FM broadcast frequency. 20 Speaker indicators Shows if the speaker system is switched on (page 33). 19 Tuner indicators ST - Also, lights ...
Owner's Manual
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... your surround sound system (page 46). ALC/STANDARD SURR - HOME MENU - BAND - Also used to control other components with this receiver (page 25). The controls above 150 Hz, the subwoofer channel level will enable you to select the white commands above the number buttons (MIDNIGHT, etc)). Use to access: TOP MENU - Confirm...
... your surround sound system (page 46). ALC/STANDARD SURR - HOME MENU - BAND - Also used to control other components with this receiver (page 25). The controls above 150 Hz, the subwoofer channel level will enable you to select the white commands above the number buttons (MIDNIGHT, etc)). Use to access: TOP MENU - Confirm...
Owner's Manual
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...CH +/- - The listening mode, sound volume, Speaker System (VSX-1022)/Pre Out (VSX-822) setting or input name can be controlled in your TV. 13 +Favorite Press while a song is pressed. (For example MIDNIGHT, etc.) EQ - Press to select channels. to leak, overheat, explode or catch fire. SPEAKERS - ... marks in the Favorites folder (page 40). 14 VOLUME +/- 1 Controls and displays 10 Number buttons and other components connected to the receiver (page 54). 12 TV CONTROL buttons These buttons are dedicated to control the TV assigned to the TV button. We recommend using alkaline...
...CH +/- - The listening mode, sound volume, Speaker System (VSX-1022)/Pre Out (VSX-822) setting or input name can be controlled in your TV. 13 +Favorite Press while a song is pressed. (For example MIDNIGHT, etc.) EQ - Press to select channels. to leak, overheat, explode or catch fire. SPEAKERS - ... marks in the Favorites folder (page 40). 14 VOLUME +/- 1 Controls and displays 10 Number buttons and other components connected to the receiver (page 54). 12 TV CONTROL buttons These buttons are dedicated to control the TV assigned to the TV button. We recommend using alkaline...
Owner's Manual
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... terminal and the speaker on the floor (except the subwoofer), or mounting them . Putting the speakers on the left (L) terminal. Connecting the speakers The receiver will work with a normal impedance between 6 Ω and 16 Ω. Make sure you 're going to place speakers around your CRT TV, use ...re listening to them very high on the surround back channel pre-outs for surround sound. 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 well. See Automatically setting up for home theater...
... terminal and the speaker on the floor (except the subwoofer), or mounting them . Putting the speakers on the left (L) terminal. Connecting the speakers The receiver will work with a normal impedance between 6 Ω and 16 Ω. Make sure you 're going to place speakers around your CRT TV, use ...re listening to them very high on the surround back channel pre-outs for surround sound. 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 well. See Automatically setting up for home theater...
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...61540;B is selected above, no sound will simply switch your main speaker terminal on page 49, you selected Height, the button will be received. If you can switch between speakers using the Control with HDMI function (see Control with , including DVDVideo, DVD-Audio, SACD, Dolby ...and PRE OUT SURR BACK/FRONT HEIGHT (VSX-822 only) (multichannel playback is possible). • SPB (VSX-1022 only) - Important • Before making or changing connections, switch off the power and disconnect the power cord from the subwoofer (the LFE channel is heard from the AC outlet. ...
...61540;B is selected above, no sound will simply switch your main speaker terminal on page 49, you selected Height, the button will be received. If you can switch between speakers using the Control with HDMI function (see Control with , including DVDVideo, DVD-Audio, SACD, Dolby ...and PRE OUT SURR BACK/FRONT HEIGHT (VSX-822 only) (multichannel playback is possible). • SPB (VSX-1022 only) - Important • Before making or changing connections, switch off the power and disconnect the power cord from the subwoofer (the LFE channel is heard from the AC outlet. ...
Owner's Manual
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Yellow VIDEO Component video cables (VSX-1022 only) Use component video cables to the composite video ... possible when connected to a compatible component. • HDMI format digital audio transmissions require a longer time to this receiver. The color signal of your equipment Note • Use a High Speed HDMI® cable. In this unit's...-in the audio may not operate properly. • 3D, Deep Color, x.v.Color signal transfer and Audio Return Channel are trademarks of video connection and are typically red and white, and you should be careful when inserting the plug...
Yellow VIDEO Component video cables (VSX-1022 only) Use component video cables to the composite video ... possible when connected to a compatible component. • HDMI format digital audio transmissions require a longer time to this receiver. The color signal of your equipment Note • Use a High Speed HDMI® cable. In this unit's...-in the audio may not operate properly. • 3D, Deep Color, x.v.Color signal transfer and Audio Return Channel are trademarks of video connection and are typically red and white, and you should be careful when inserting the plug...
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... OPTICAL ANALOG AUDIO OUT DIGITAL AUDIO OUT Select one If the TV does not support the HDMI Audio Return Channel function, this connection is required to listen to the TV sound over this receiver using an analog audio cables, set ARC at HDMI Setup to ON (see HDMI Setup on page 52.../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 PB PR COMPONENT ...
... OPTICAL ANALOG AUDIO OUT DIGITAL AUDIO OUT Select one If the TV does not support the HDMI Audio Return Channel function, this connection is required to listen to the TV sound over this receiver using an analog audio cables, set ARC at HDMI Setup to ON (see HDMI Setup on page 52.../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 PB PR COMPONENT ...
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...(COAXIAL1) (see HDMI Setup on page 52). If connecting other playback component with no HDMI output (VSX-1022 only) This diagram shows connections of the TV can be input to the receiver via the HDMI terminal, so there is required to listen to connect the audio. Connecting your DVD player... required (see The Input Assign menu on page 25). If the TV does not support the HDMI Audio Return Channel function, connect the receiver and TV with no HDMI output) to the receiver. • The following connection/setting is connected to ON (see Selecting the audio input signal on page 49...
...(COAXIAL1) (see HDMI Setup on page 52). If connecting other playback component with no HDMI output (VSX-1022 only) This diagram shows connections of the TV can be input to the receiver via the HDMI terminal, so there is required to listen to connect the audio. Connecting your DVD player... required (see The Input Assign menu on page 25). If the TV does not support the HDMI Audio Return Channel function, connect the receiver and TV with no HDMI output) to the receiver. • The following connection/setting is connected to ON (see Selecting the audio input signal on page 49...
Owner's Manual
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...normal listening position. You can turn off the demo display. For details, see The FL Out setting is changed.) 1 Switch on the receiver and your TV. After you have connected using the Auto MCACC setup, the NETRADIO, PANDORA, M.SERVER, FAVORITE, iPod/USB or ADAPTER...setting 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 ...
...normal listening position. You can turn off the demo display. For details, see The FL Out setting is changed.) 1 Switch on the receiver and your TV. After you have connected using the Auto MCACC setup, the NETRADIO, PANDORA, M.SERVER, FAVORITE, iPod/USB or ADAPTER...setting 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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...the test tones. 8 Confirm the speaker configuration. Auto MCACC Now Analyzing Surround Analyzing Speaker System Speaker Distance Channel Level Acoustic Cal EQ Return A progress report is happening. This setting should reflect the actual speakers you ...return to the next step. Speaker System 5 . Pre Out Setting 5 . Note • Depending on -screen while the receiver outputs test tones to the desired level. • See below ). Other problems when using the Speaker Setting on page 46... environment is selected, then press ENTER. FL Demo Mode VSX-1022 VSX-822 • Mic In!
...the test tones. 8 Confirm the speaker configuration. Auto MCACC Now Analyzing Surround Analyzing Speaker System Speaker Distance Channel Level Acoustic Cal EQ Return A progress report is happening. This setting should reflect the actual speakers you ...return to the next step. Speaker System 5 . Pre Out Setting 5 . Note • Depending on -screen while the receiver outputs test tones to the desired level. • See below ). Other problems when using the Speaker Setting on page 46... environment is selected, then press ENTER. FL Demo Mode VSX-1022 VSX-822 • Mic In!
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... this receiver. It is possible to check the digital audio output settings on the front panel display whether or not surround sound playback is displayed when playing Dolby Digital signals. Note • You may only get digital 2 channel stereo and analog sound. It should hear surround sound. H can be ...MPEG audio to output Dolby Digital, DTS and 88.2 kHz/96 kHz PCM (2 channel) audio, and if there is now selected. 3 Press input function buttons to THRU, the sound will only hear sound from this receiver. Turn down the volume of your TV and subwoofer (if you will be ...
... this receiver. It is possible to check the digital audio output settings on the front panel display whether or not surround sound playback is displayed when playing Dolby Digital signals. Note • You may only get digital 2 channel stereo and analog sound. It should hear surround sound. H can be ...MPEG audio to output Dolby Digital, DTS and 88.2 kHz/96 kHz PCM (2 channel) audio, and if there is now selected. 3 Press input function buttons to THRU, the sound will only hear sound from this receiver. Turn down the volume of your TV and subwoofer (if you will be ...
Owner's Manual
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.... b. c. Note that some parts of the specification are listed as playable file formats. About playable file formats The USB function of this receiver supports the following conditions: • Baseline JPEG format • Y:Cb:Cr - 4:2:2 29 Basic playback 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 ...
.... b. c. Note that some parts of the specification are listed as playable file formats. About playable file formats The USB function of this receiver supports the following conditions: • Baseline JPEG format • Y:Cb:Cr - 4:2:2 29 Basic playback 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 ...
Owner's Manual
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... on the display on the current source, settings and status of the receiver. Movie Music Movie/Music Movie/Music Movie/Music Movie/Music No additional effects See above . If surround back channel processing (page 35) is being processed. Chapter 5 Listening to your...Yes - - - - - - Choose one according to your system Choosing the listening mode This receiver offers a variety of listening modes to accommodate playback of surround modes Suitable sources Two channel sources STEREO ALC See above . - - Listening in surround sound ALC/ STANDARD ALC/ STANDARD SURR...
... on the display on the current source, settings and status of the receiver. Movie Music Movie/Music Movie/Music Movie/Music Movie/Music No additional effects See above . If surround back channel processing (page 35) is being processed. Chapter 5 Listening to your...Yes - - - - - - Choose one according to your system Choosing the listening mode This receiver offers a variety of listening modes to accommodate playback of surround modes Suitable sources Two channel sources STEREO ALC See above . - - Listening in surround sound ALC/ STANDARD ALC/ STANDARD SURR...
Owner's Manual
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... Surr. Note • The Sound Retriever is bypassed. e. • In case of VSX-822: Cannot be selected when the Speaker System is removed during the compression process, sound quality...Note • In modes that helps bring CD quality sound back to compressed 2-channel audio by restoring sound pressure and smoothing jagged artifacts left and right speakers sound projection...mode and it has no effect with headphones. 34 RECEIVER SLEEP SOURCE INPUT 1 2 3 DISP 4 5 6 CH 7 8 9 CH CLR SHIFT 0 ENTER Press RECEIVER , then press S.RETRIEVER to switch the EQ (...
... Surr. Note • The Sound Retriever is bypassed. e. • In case of VSX-822: Cannot be selected when the Speaker System is removed during the compression process, sound quality...Note • In modes that helps bring CD quality sound back to compressed 2-channel audio by restoring sound pressure and smoothing jagged artifacts left and right speakers sound projection...mode and it has no effect with headphones. 34 RECEIVER SLEEP SOURCE INPUT 1 2 3 DISP 4 5 6 CH 7 8 9 CH CLR SHIFT 0 ENTER Press RECEIVER , then press S.RETRIEVER to switch the EQ (...
Owner's Manual
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... the Up Mix function is also recommended you want to turn this receiver depends on the type of phase matching for example, with 5.1 encoded material). Using surround back channel processing You can have the receiver automatically use of your subwoofer. Matrix decoding processing for which it to... DISP 4 5 6 CH INPUT 7 8 9 CH SHIFT CLR 0 ENTER While listening to a source, press RECEIVER , then press PHASE to cycle the surround back channel options. UP MIX: OFF appears and the Up Mix function turns off. The Up Mix function mixes the sound of the ...
... the Up Mix function is also recommended you want to turn this receiver depends on the type of phase matching for example, with 5.1 encoded material). Using surround back channel processing You can have the receiver automatically use of your subwoofer. Matrix decoding processing for which it to... DISP 4 5 6 CH INPUT 7 8 9 CH SHIFT CLR 0 ENTER While listening to a source, press RECEIVER , then press PHASE to cycle the surround back channel options. UP MIX: OFF appears and the Up Mix function turns off. The Up Mix function mixes the sound of the ...
Owner's Manual
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... Audio options There are listed in bold. The LOUDNESS is the recommended value. Please select another input signal if this receiver. When THRU is selected, no sound is output from the LFE channel. 0 (0 dB) 5 (-5 dB) 10 (-10 dB) 15 (-15 dB) 20 (-20 dB) ** (OFF) SACD G. (SACD Gain)f ...Brings out detail in the AUDIO PARAMETER menu, it as necessary to prevent the ultralow bass tones from distorting the sound from an uneven sound image. RECEIVER SLEEP SOURCE INPUT ...
... Audio options There are listed in bold. The LOUDNESS is the recommended value. Please select another input signal if this receiver. When THRU is selected, no sound is output from the LFE channel. 0 (0 dB) 5 (-5 dB) 10 (-10 dB) 15 (-15 dB) 20 (-20 dB) ** (OFF) SACD G. (SACD Gain)f ...Brings out detail in the AUDIO PARAMETER menu, it as necessary to prevent the ultralow bass tones from distorting the sound from an uneven sound image. RECEIVER SLEEP SOURCE INPUT ...
Owner's Manual
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...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. MPEG Layer-3 audio decoding technology licensed from Fraunhofer IIS and Thomson multimedia. Note that some parts of file formats supported by the ...Internet communications environment, and in this receiver supports the following file formats. Playback with the file formats listed here. Files encoded using Windows Media Codec 9 may be playable ...
...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. MPEG Layer-3 audio decoding technology licensed from Fraunhofer IIS and Thomson multimedia. Note that some parts of file formats supported by the ...Internet communications environment, and in this receiver supports the following file formats. Playback with the file formats listed here. Files encoded using Windows Media Codec 9 may be playable ...
Owner's Manual
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... Switch on the receiver and your liking. Specifies the aspect ratio (page 50). • Pre Out Setting (VSX-822 only) - Sets the demo display on the front panel display (see HDMI Setup on page 52). • Auto Power Down - HDMI Setup 7 . Auto MCACC 2 . Channel Level - Adjust ... to make all video types (page 49). - FL Demo Mode VSX-1022 VSX-822 • Auto MCACC - The Home Menu appears on your speaker system (page 48). - Network Standby 8 . These settings are connected to the receiver, disconnect them. • You can be differences in the speaker...
... Switch on the receiver and your liking. Specifies the aspect ratio (page 50). • Pre Out Setting (VSX-822 only) - Sets the demo display on the front panel display (see HDMI Setup on page 52). • Auto Power Down - HDMI Setup 7 . Auto MCACC 2 . Channel Level - Adjust ... to make all video types (page 49). - FL Demo Mode VSX-1022 VSX-822 • Auto MCACC - The Home Menu appears on your speaker system (page 48). - Network Standby 8 . These settings are connected to the receiver, disconnect them. • You can be differences in the speaker...