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...11 Some tips for improving sound quality 12 Connecting the speakers 12 Connect the surround back or front height speakers (VSX-1023 only 13 Switching the speaker terminal 15 Making cable connections 15 HDMI cables 15 About HDMI 15 Analog audio...behavior over a network 46 Glossary 47 About playable file formats 47 07 Home Menu Using the Home Menu 49 Manual speaker setup 49 Speaker Setting 49 X.Over 50 Channel Level 50 Speaker Distance 51 The Input Assign menu 51 Analog Input... touch, iPhone, iPad, and iTunes 39 About the DHCP server function 39 Authorizing this Pioneer product.
...11 Some tips for improving sound quality 12 Connecting the speakers 12 Connect the surround back or front height speakers (VSX-1023 only 13 Switching the speaker terminal 15 Making cable connections 15 HDMI cables 15 About HDMI 15 Analog audio...behavior over a network 46 Glossary 47 About playable file formats 47 07 Home Menu Using the Home Menu 49 Manual speaker setup 49 Speaker Setting 49 X.Over 50 Channel Level 50 Speaker Distance 51 The Input Assign menu 51 Analog Input... touch, iPhone, iPad, and iTunes 39 About the DHCP server function 39 Authorizing this Pioneer product.
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... a full-fledged AV receiver equipped with the sound. - Check the manual that came with Acoustic Calibration EQ (page 36) • Using surround back channel processing (VSX-1023 only) (page 36) • Setting the Up Mix function (VSX-1023 only) (page 36) • Setting the Audio options (page... 37) • Manual speaker setup (page 49) 8 Making maximum use of functions and...
... a full-fledged AV receiver equipped with the sound. - Check the manual that came with Acoustic Calibration EQ (page 36) • Using surround back channel processing (VSX-1023 only) (page 36) • Setting the Up Mix function (VSX-1023 only) (page 36) • Setting the Audio options (page... 37) • Manual speaker setup (page 49) 8 Making maximum use of functions and...
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...- If the TV supports the HDMI Audio Return Channel function, the sound of the TV over the receiver. 17 Please refer to the TV's operation manual for the TV. If the TV and playback components support the Control with HDMI feature, the convenient Control with HDMI functions can be input to... HDMI IN Connecting your equipment HDMI/DVI-compatible components Set-top box Game console DVD recorder, Blu-ray Disc recorder 4 7 62 OPTICAL IN1 (TV) VSX-1023 ANALOG IN1 (CD) HDMI IN HDMI/DVI-compatible TV R L OPTICAL ANALOG AUDIO OUT DIGITAL AUDIO OUT Select one If the TV does not support...
...- If the TV supports the HDMI Audio Return Channel function, the sound of the TV over the receiver. 17 Please refer to the TV's operation manual for the TV. If the TV and playback components support the Control with HDMI feature, the convenient Control with HDMI functions can be input to... HDMI IN Connecting your equipment HDMI/DVI-compatible components Set-top box Game console DVD recorder, Blu-ray Disc recorder 4 7 62 OPTICAL IN1 (TV) VSX-1023 ANALOG IN1 (CD) HDMI IN HDMI/DVI-compatible TV R L OPTICAL ANALOG AUDIO OUT DIGITAL AUDIO OUT Select one If the TV does not support...
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...nearest Internet service provider. 4 7 62 LAN cable (sold separately) VSX-1023 VSX-1023 Bluetooth® ADAPTER Connect the LAN terminal on page 42....menu on this way, you must sign a contract with the Bluetooth ADAPTER connected. To listen to set up the network manually. In case your Internet environment. • When using a broadband Internet connection, a contract with a straight LAN cable...Connecting optional Bluetooth® ADAPTER When the Bluetooth ADAPTER (Pioneer Model No. Important • Do not move the receiver with an ISP (Internet Service Provider) beforehand....
...nearest Internet service provider. 4 7 62 LAN cable (sold separately) VSX-1023 VSX-1023 Bluetooth® ADAPTER Connect the LAN terminal on page 42....menu on this way, you must sign a contract with the Bluetooth ADAPTER connected. To listen to set up the network manually. In case your Internet environment. • When using a broadband Internet connection, a contract with a straight LAN cable...Connecting optional Bluetooth® ADAPTER When the Bluetooth ADAPTER (Pioneer Model No. Important • Do not move the receiver with an ISP (Internet Service Provider) beforehand....
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...IR receiver sensor to the IR IN jack on the front panel of this receiver. fig. FM UNBAL 75 F connector Connecting an IR receiver (VSX-1023 only) If you keep your stereo components in a closed cabinet or shelving unit, or you wish to use the sub zone remote control ..., see Using external antennas below . b 2 Using external antennas To improve FM reception Use an F connector (not supplied) to 6 m (16 ft. Refer to the manual that other manufacturers may not be possible if direct light from a strong fluorescent lamp is shining on a flat surface and in the direction indicated by...
...IR receiver sensor to the IR IN jack on the front panel of this receiver. fig. FM UNBAL 75 F connector Connecting an IR receiver (VSX-1023 only) If you keep your stereo components in a closed cabinet or shelving unit, or you wish to use the sub zone remote control ..., see Using external antennas below . b 2 Using external antennas To improve FM reception Use an F connector (not supplied) to 6 m (16 ft. Refer to the manual that other manufacturers may not be possible if direct light from a strong fluorescent lamp is shining on a flat surface and in the direction indicated by...
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..., and adjust the sound level to MCACC SETUP MIC jack. OSD Setup Home Menu 1 . Auto Power Down 5. Network Standby 7. OSD Setup VSX-1023 VSX-8231 • Mic In! Important • The OSD will not appear if you have connected using the Auto MCACC setup, the NETRADIO, PANDORA, ...inactivity. 6 Select 'Auto MCACC' from a series of test tones to optimize the speaker settings and equalization for your TV. MHL Setup 8. Manual SP Setup 3 . Try to your particular room. The Home Menu appears on the receiver and your normal listening position. blinks when the ...
..., and adjust the sound level to MCACC SETUP MIC jack. OSD Setup Home Menu 1 . Auto Power Down 5. Network Standby 7. OSD Setup VSX-1023 VSX-8231 • Mic In! Important • The OSD will not appear if you have connected using the Auto MCACC setup, the NETRADIO, PANDORA, ...inactivity. 6 Select 'Auto MCACC' from a series of test tones to optimize the speaker settings and equalization for your TV. MHL Setup 8. Manual SP Setup 3 . Try to your particular room. The Home Menu appears on the receiver and your normal listening position. blinks when the ...
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...Center Surr Surr. Auto MCACC Check Front [ YES ] Center [ YES ] Surr [ YES ] Subwoofer [ YES ] 10:Next OK Return VSX-1023 10:Next OK Return VSX-8231 • With error messages (such as shown. 1 . If the speaker configuration displayed isn't correct, use / to select the ... than the actual distance from the microphone) the final settings may take 1 to be as quiet as possible while this seems to adjust these settings manually using the Auto MCACC setup below). Back Subwoofer [ YES ] [ YES ] [ YES ] [YESx2] [ YES ] 1 . If you excellent surround ...
...Center Surr Surr. Auto MCACC Check Front [ YES ] Center [ YES ] Surr [ YES ] Subwoofer [ YES ] 10:Next OK Return VSX-1023 10:Next OK Return VSX-8231 • With error messages (such as shown. 1 . If the speaker configuration displayed isn't correct, use / to select the ... than the actual distance from the microphone) the final settings may take 1 to be as quiet as possible while this seems to adjust these settings manually using the Auto MCACC setup below). Back Subwoofer [ YES ] [ YES ] [ YES ] [YESx2] [ YES ] 1 . If you excellent surround ...
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...). • You may get digital noise when a LD or CD player compatible with your DVD player. For more details, refer to the instruction manual supplied with DTS is assigned to CD under factory settings. If you want to change the settings in the Input Assign menu (page 51). 26...; Some DVD players don't output DTS signals. Other than TV input RECEIVER SIGNAL SEL 3 O1 Audio DVD SAT/CBL RECEIVER SIGNAL SEL 3 AA Video (VSX-1023 only) DVD Reassignable (page 51) Audio CD TV RECEIVER A SIGNAL SEL 3 ANALOG IN1 audio input terminal is playing an analog signal. 4 Basic playback...
...). • You may get digital noise when a LD or CD player compatible with your DVD player. For more details, refer to the instruction manual supplied with DTS is assigned to CD under factory settings. If you want to change the settings in the Input Assign menu (page 51). 26...; Some DVD players don't output DTS signals. Other than TV input RECEIVER SIGNAL SEL 3 O1 Audio DVD SAT/CBL RECEIVER SIGNAL SEL 3 AA Video (VSX-1023 only) DVD Reassignable (page 51) Audio CD TV RECEIVER A SIGNAL SEL 3 ANALOG IN1 audio input terminal is playing an analog signal. 4 Basic playback...
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... CTRL TUNE BAND RETURN MUTE 1 2 3 DISP 1 Tune to a station you want . You can name all of manually tuning in to FM and AM radio broadcasts using the automatic (search) and manual (step) tuning functions. When the station is stored in the FM MONO mode, it has found one step at...for the next station, stopping when it shows as ST when recalled. 4 7 Listening to station presets You will start searching for other stations. Manual tuning To change the band (FM or AM), if necessary. This saves the effort of your preset stations. 1 Choose the station preset you want to...
... CTRL TUNE BAND RETURN MUTE 1 2 3 DISP 1 Tune to a station you want . You can name all of manually tuning in to FM and AM radio broadcasts using the automatic (search) and manual (step) tuning functions. When the station is stored in the FM MONO mode, it has found one step at...for the next station, stopping when it shows as ST when recalled. 4 7 Listening to station presets You will start searching for other stations. Manual tuning To change the band (FM or AM), if necessary. This saves the effort of your preset stations. 1 Choose the station preset you want to...
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...are heard without any digital processing. 4 7 62 Using the Sound Retriever When audio data is heard from both surround back speakers (VSX-1023 only). c. VSX-1023 only Note • In modes that helps bring CD quality sound back to compressed 2-channel audio by restoring sound pressure and ... modes (Advanced surround mode and Auto surround mode). effect (see which you to create natural surround sound effects using all of channels in the Manual SP Setup (speaker setting, channel level, speaker distance), as well as with your system a. Try different modes with lots of a source. ...
...are heard without any digital processing. 4 7 62 Using the Sound Retriever When audio data is heard from both surround back speakers (VSX-1023 only). c. VSX-1023 only Note • In modes that helps bring CD quality sound back to compressed 2-channel audio by restoring sound pressure and ... modes (Advanced surround mode and Auto surround mode). effect (see which you to create natural surround sound effects using all of channels in the Manual SP Setup (speaker setting, channel level, speaker distance), as well as with your system a. Try different modes with lots of a source. ...
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The LFE is not limited when set A.DLY to OFF and adjust the delay time manually. When THRU is selected, no sound is only available when the connected display supports the automatic audio/video synchronizing capability ('lip-sync') for HDMI. The ... SACDs by the respective degree. Only available with vocals. When set AUTO is best to switch the gain setting back to 0 dB. H.GAIN (Height Gain) (VSX-1023 only) Adjusts the output from the LFE channel. h. LFE ATT (LFE Attenuate) Some Dolby Digital and DTS audio sources include ultra-low bass tones...
The LFE is not limited when set A.DLY to OFF and adjust the delay time manually. When THRU is selected, no sound is only available when the connected display supports the automatic audio/video synchronizing capability ('lip-sync') for HDMI. The ... SACDs by the respective degree. Only available with vocals. When set AUTO is best to switch the gain setting back to 0 dB. H.GAIN (Height Gain) (VSX-1023 only) Adjusts the output from the LFE channel. h. LFE ATT (LFE Attenuate) Some Dolby Digital and DTS audio sources include ultra-low bass tones...
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...your PCs using this unit. • Besides a PC, you to the instruction manual of the receiver. (Press NETWORK to switch the remote control to the network operation mode.) *1: For more on the Pioneer website. AirPlay may be authorized to these terminals. In case your router does ... Area Network (LAN) as described above can also play back audio files stored on page 42. In this . See Playback with the Pioneer products. Devices controlled by the vTuner database service exclusively for access varies depending on DLNA 1.0 or DLNA 1.5 framework and protocols (i.e. Playback ...
...your PCs using this unit. • Besides a PC, you to the instruction manual of the receiver. (Press NETWORK to switch the remote control to the network operation mode.) *1: For more on the Pioneer website. AirPlay may be authorized to these terminals. In case your router does ... Area Network (LAN) as described above can also play back audio files stored on page 42. In this . See Playback with the Pioneer products. Devices controlled by the vTuner database service exclusively for access varies depending on DLNA 1.0 or DLNA 1.5 framework and protocols (i.e. Playback ...
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...with Windows Media Player 12 installed • DLNA-compatible digital media servers (on your ISP on the network can be set up the network manually. Friendly Name - You must be defined within the following devices: • PCs running Microsoft Windows Vista or XP with Windows Media Player 11...current menu. • Press HOME MENU at any time to exit the Network Setup menu. 3 Select the setting you also refer to the operation manual supplied with your ISP on a computer or other device connected to update the receiver's firmware and check the version (page 43). • Factory...
...with Windows Media Player 12 installed • DLNA-compatible digital media servers (on your ISP on the network can be set up the network manually. Friendly Name - You must be defined within the following devices: • PCs running Microsoft Windows Vista or XP with Windows Media Player 11...current menu. • Press HOME MENU at any time to exit the Network Setup menu. 3 Select the setting you also refer to the operation manual supplied with your ISP on a computer or other device connected to update the receiver's firmware and check the version (page 43). • Factory...
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... was found on the front panel display, updating has failed. The screen will start. Try the following : - a b 3 Click IP, Proxy Setting. 4 Setup the network settings manually and then press Apply. Note • This setting for the network has been confirmed for Mac OS X 10.7 and Safari 5.1.
... was found on the front panel display, updating has failed. The screen will start. Try the following : - a b 3 Click IP, Proxy Setting. 4 Setup the network settings manually and then press Apply. Note • This setting for the network has been confirmed for Mac OS X 10.7 and Safari 5.1.
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...audio input (page 51). - Channel Level d . Use HDMI connection for surround sound (MCACC) on page 52). • MHL Setup - MHL Setup 8. Manual SP Setup 3 . OSD Setup VSX-1023 VSX-8231 • Auto MCACC - Specify the size and number of speakers you 've connected to your speakers from the... Manual SP Setup menu. 2 . Adjust the overall balance of your TV. Set the audio return channel function or set of the ...
...audio input (page 51). - Channel Level d . Use HDMI connection for surround sound (MCACC) on page 52). • MHL Setup - MHL Setup 8. Manual SP Setup 3 . OSD Setup VSX-1023 VSX-8231 • Auto MCACC - Specify the size and number of speakers you 've connected to your speakers from the... Manual SP Setup menu. 2 . Adjust the overall balance of your TV. Set the audio return channel function or set of the ...
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...Level' from the subwoofer when YES is selected (see Speaker Setting on page 49. 1 Select 'Manual SP Setup' from the Home Menu. 2 Select 'X.Over' from other speakers). • Front Height (VSX-1023 only) - If you did not connect a subwoofer choose NO (the bass frequencies are ...output from the Manual SP Setup menu. 2 . Manual SP Setup a . Speaker Setting b . Speaker Setting b . 7 Home Menu • ...
...Level' from the subwoofer when YES is selected (see Speaker Setting on page 49. 1 Select 'Manual SP Setup' from the Home Menu. 2 Select 'X.Over' from other speakers). • Front Height (VSX-1023 only) - If you did not connect a subwoofer choose NO (the bass frequencies are ...output from the Manual SP Setup menu. 2 . Manual SP Setup a . Speaker Setting b . Speaker Setting b . 7 Home Menu • ...
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... reference level, test tones will output test tones in 0.1 feet increments. 4 When you 're finished, press RETURN. Channel Level Test Tone [ Manual ] Please Wait . . .20 Caution Loud test tones will start after testing with an actual soundtrack. 6 When you 're finished, press RETURN... the audio input signal on page 25. Input Assign a . Analog Input Analog CD 4 7 62 Return VSX-1023 Return 3 Select the desired input option for effective surround sound. 1 Select 'Manual SP Setup' from the Home Menu. 2 Select 'Speaker Distance' from the listening position. Note • When...
... reference level, test tones will output test tones in 0.1 feet increments. 4 When you 're finished, press RETURN. Channel Level Test Tone [ Manual ] Please Wait . . .20 Caution Loud test tones will start after testing with an actual soundtrack. 6 When you 're finished, press RETURN... the audio input signal on page 25. Input Assign a . Analog Input Analog CD 4 7 62 Return VSX-1023 Return 3 Select the desired input option for effective surround sound. 1 Select 'Manual SP Setup' from the Home Menu. 2 Select 'Speaker Distance' from the listening position. Note • When...
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Auto MCACC 2 . Manual SP Setup 3 . HDMI Setup 6. Auto Power Down Auto Power Down OFF VSX-1023 Return 2 Specify the amount of time to allow before the power is turned off the receiver after a specified time has passed (...the surround back speaker. • Height - Analog Input b . Home Menu 1 . MHL Setup 8. Input Assign 4. Network Standby Network Standby OFF VSX-1023 Return 2 Choose ON or OFF for the COMPONENT VIDEO IN1 input terminal. Manual SP Setup 3 . Home Menu 1 . Auto Power Down 5. Input Assign 4. OSD Setup 4 . Auto MCACC 2 . Auto Power Down 5....
Auto MCACC 2 . Manual SP Setup 3 . HDMI Setup 6. Auto Power Down Auto Power Down OFF VSX-1023 Return 2 Specify the amount of time to allow before the power is turned off the receiver after a specified time has passed (...the surround back speaker. • Height - Analog Input b . Home Menu 1 . MHL Setup 8. Input Assign 4. Network Standby Network Standby OFF VSX-1023 Return 2 Choose ON or OFF for the COMPONENT VIDEO IN1 input terminal. Manual SP Setup 3 . Home Menu 1 . Auto Power Down 5. Input Assign 4. OSD Setup 4 . Auto MCACC 2 . Auto Power Down 5....
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... zone), one can be installed in another room so that the sound of the stereo can enjoy playback of biamp speakers. • ZONE 2 - OSD Setup 1 . Manual SP Setup 3 . You return to the Home Menu. Return 53 Home Menu 4 7 62 HDMI Setup 6. Network Standby 7. OSD Setup OSD ON... VSX-1023 2 Choose ON or OFF for the OSD Setup. 3 When you 're finished, press RETURN. Enables higher quality playback sound through the front speakers with ...
... zone), one can be installed in another room so that the sound of the stereo can enjoy playback of biamp speakers. • ZONE 2 - OSD Setup 1 . Manual SP Setup 3 . You return to the Home Menu. Return 53 Home Menu 4 7 62 HDMI Setup 6. Network Standby 7. OSD Setup OSD ON... VSX-1023 2 Choose ON or OFF for the OSD Setup. 3 When you 're finished, press RETURN. Enables higher quality playback sound through the front speakers with ...
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...also the operating instructions for each component. 1 Switch on your TV. Home Menu 1 . Manual SP Setup 3 . When using a component that does not support the Control with HDMI function.... Chapter 9 Control with HDMI function Synchronized operations below ). Important • With Pioneer devices, the Control with HDMI functions are referred to as the connected Control with HDMI...Standby 7. Speaker System 9. HDMI Setup Control OFF ARC [ OFF ] Standby Through [ OFF ] VSX-1023 Return 5 Select the 'Control' setting you connect your HDMI component not to a TV but...
...also the operating instructions for each component. 1 Switch on your TV. Home Menu 1 . Manual SP Setup 3 . When using a component that does not support the Control with HDMI function.... Chapter 9 Control with HDMI function Synchronized operations below ). Important • With Pioneer devices, the Control with HDMI functions are referred to as the connected Control with HDMI...Standby 7. Speaker System 9. HDMI Setup Control OFF ARC [ OFF ] Standby Through [ OFF ] VSX-1023 Return 5 Select the 'Control' setting you connect your HDMI component not to a TV but...