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http://www.pioneer-audiovisual.com/manual/vsx831/adv/en.html Advanced Manual found here > Before start > Hookup > Setup > Playback > Part Names Basic Manual VSX-831 AV Receiver Hookup Step1: Connect the Speakers 3 Step2: Connect the TV 5 Step3: Connect the AV Components 7 Step4: Connect Other Cables 10 Setup Step5: Power On & Initial Setup 11 HDMI Setup 12 Playback Basic Playback 13 Network Functions 14 Others 16 Part Names Front Panel 18 Rear Panel 19 Remote Controller 20 Display 20 This manual includes information needed...
http://www.pioneer-audiovisual.com/manual/vsx831/adv/en.html Advanced Manual found here > Before start > Hookup > Setup > Playback > Part Names Basic Manual VSX-831 AV Receiver Hookup Step1: Connect the Speakers 3 Step2: Connect the TV 5 Step3: Connect the AV Components 7 Step4: Connect Other Cables 10 Setup Step5: Power On & Initial Setup 11 HDMI Setup 12 Playback Basic Playback 13 Network Functions 14 Others 16 Part Names Front Panel 18 Rear Panel 19 Remote Controller 20 Display 20 This manual includes information needed...
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... input selector and players conforming to 16 Ω impedance. Jacks IN1 to 3 and OUT support HDCP2.2 $ HDMI CEC functionality: Control features such as Music Server that enables PC music file playback, USB playback, plus a powered subwoofer pre out jack. $ The HDMI jack supports 4K video input and output. Indoor FM antenna ×1 4. > Before start > Hookup > Setup > Playback > Part Names 1 2 5 2 3 4 What's in standby $ ARC: Connection with an ARC-compatible TV is complete with one HDMI cable $ Easy Initial Setup using the remote controller...
... input selector and players conforming to 16 Ω impedance. Jacks IN1 to 3 and OUT support HDCP2.2 $ HDMI CEC functionality: Control features such as Music Server that enables PC music file playback, USB playback, plus a powered subwoofer pre out jack. $ The HDMI jack supports 4K video input and output. Indoor FM antenna ×1 4. > Before start > Hookup > Setup > Playback > Part Names 1 2 5 2 3 4 What's in standby $ ARC: Connection with an ARC-compatible TV is complete with one HDMI cable $ Easy Initial Setup using the remote controller...
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... > Hookup > Setup > Playback > Part Names Step1: Connect the Speakers Speaker Layout for 5.1-Channel System Front speakers output front stereo sound and a center speaker outputs center sound such as 0.1 of a channel, giving us the name 5.1ch system. 1 2 Front Speakers 3 Center Speaker 4 5 Surround Speakers 6 Powered Subwoofer ˎ1 ˎ2 ˎ 1: 22e to 30e, ˎ 2: 120e 3 Placing it between the center speaker and a front speaker gives you a natural sound even when playing music. 0 The front speakers, center speaker, and surround speakers are counted as 5 channels, and the powered...
... > Hookup > Setup > Playback > Part Names Step1: Connect the Speakers Speaker Layout for 5.1-Channel System Front speakers output front stereo sound and a center speaker outputs center sound such as 0.1 of a channel, giving us the name 5.1ch system. 1 2 Front Speakers 3 Center Speaker 4 5 Surround Speakers 6 Powered Subwoofer ˎ1 ˎ2 ˎ 1: 22e to 30e, ˎ 2: 120e 3 Placing it between the center speaker and a front speaker gives you a natural sound even when playing music. 0 The front speakers, center speaker, and surround speakers are counted as 5 channels, and the powered...
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... connecting is set to two powered subwoofers can be activated. 2 1 Speaker cable, 2 Subwoofer cable 4 Make sure the exposed wires of the speakers do not stick out of the speakers touch the rear panel or the + and - > Before start > Hookup > Setup > Playback > Part Names 1/2˝ (12 mm) 1 Connections for 5.1Channel System Connect 123456 for a 5.1-channel system. If the exposed wires of the speaker terminals when connecting. The same signal is possible to other , the protection...
... connecting is set to two powered subwoofers can be activated. 2 1 Speaker cable, 2 Subwoofer cable 4 Make sure the exposed wires of the speakers do not stick out of the speakers touch the rear panel or the + and - > Before start > Hookup > Setup > Playback > Part Names 1/2˝ (12 mm) 1 Connections for 5.1Channel System Connect 123456 for a 5.1-channel system. If the exposed wires of the speaker terminals when connecting. The same signal is possible to other , the protection...
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...) TV 1 HDMI cable 5 Select "Yes" in the Initial Setup. 0 Please refer to the TV's operation manual for a TV that supports ARC when connecting. Audio Return Channel" ( P12) in "4. By connecting with a single HDMI cable, you can not only output the video input to this unit to use the ARC function. > Before start > Hookup > Setup > Playback > Part Names Step2: Connect the TV if you can also play the sound from this unit by changing the input selector...
...) TV 1 HDMI cable 5 Select "Yes" in the Initial Setup. 0 Please refer to the TV's operation manual for a TV that supports ARC when connecting. Audio Return Channel" ( P12) in "4. By connecting with a single HDMI cable, you can not only output the video input to this unit to use the ARC function. > Before start > Hookup > Setup > Playback > Part Names Step2: Connect the TV if you can also play the sound from this unit by changing the input selector...
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... a digital optical cable, you can not only output the video input to this unit to the TV, but you can select the video displayed on the TV and the audio output from the TV through a device such as a cable set-top box (that does not support the ARC (Audio Return Channel) feature. This describes the connections for a TV that is connected between your TV and AV components. > Before start > Hookup > Setup...
... a digital optical cable, you can not only output the video input to this unit to the TV, but you can select the video displayed on the TV and the audio output from the TV through a device such as a cable set-top box (that does not support the ARC (Audio Return Channel) feature. This describes the connections for a TV that is connected between your TV and AV components. > Before start > Hookup > Setup...
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... connections are complete. 0 To enjoy digital surround sound including Dolby Digital, audio output should be set to "Bitstream output" on the TV even when this unit is in standby mode. 0 To play 4K or 1080p video, use the HDMI CEC and HDMI Standby Through features. Setup 0 HDMI setup ( P12) is an example of connection with the input selector, and the HDMI Standby Through feature which allows you have: HDMI AV Components This is required to use a high speed HDMI cable...
... connections are complete. 0 To enjoy digital surround sound including Dolby Digital, audio output should be set to "Bitstream output" on the TV even when this unit is in standby mode. 0 To play 4K or 1080p video, use the HDMI CEC and HDMI Standby Through features. Setup 0 HDMI setup ( P12) is an example of connection with the input selector, and the HDMI Standby Through feature which allows you have: HDMI AV Components This is required to use a high speed HDMI cable...
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... > Hookup > Setup > Playback > Part Names if you connect the video input jacks to the jacks with an AV component that does not have : Non-HDMI AV Components This is to the CBL/SAT jack, the audio input connection should also be to the CBL/SAT jacks, and so on, so that video signals input to the VIDEO IN jack will be upconverted to HDMI signals and then output from the HDMI OUT jack. 1 Cable/Satellite set-top box 1 Analog audio/video cable...
... > Hookup > Setup > Playback > Part Names if you connect the video input jacks to the jacks with an AV component that does not have : Non-HDMI AV Components This is to the CBL/SAT jack, the audio input connection should also be to the CBL/SAT jacks, and so on, so that video signals input to the VIDEO IN jack will be upconverted to HDMI signals and then output from the HDMI OUT jack. 1 Cable/Satellite set-top box 1 Analog audio/video cable...
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... > Hookup > Setup > Playback > Part Names if you have: Audio Components Example of a connection with the MC type cartridge between the unit and the turntable, then connect to any AUDIO IN jack other than the PHONO jack. 2 Turntable 1 Digital coaxial cable, 2 Analog audio cable If the turntable has a ground wire, connect it to the SIGNAL GND terminal of this unit. 1 CD 9 Further, if the turntable uses an MC type cartridge, install an audio equalizer compatible...
... > Hookup > Setup > Playback > Part Names if you have: Audio Components Example of a connection with the MC type cartridge between the unit and the turntable, then connect to any AUDIO IN jack other than the PHONO jack. 2 Turntable 1 Digital coaxial cable, 2 Analog audio cable If the turntable has a ground wire, connect it to the SIGNAL GND terminal of this unit. 1 CD 9 Further, if the turntable uses an MC type cartridge, install an audio equalizer compatible...
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... caused by the speakers, then the unit automatically sets the optimum volume level for the first time, Initial Setup is interrupted, turn the power on the remote controller, select "System Setup" - Set the subwoofer volume to more than halfway. 0 Calibration takes several minutes to the input for startup using simple operations following onscreen guidance. Keep the room as quiet as possible during measurement. These instructions will guide you through some...
... caused by the speakers, then the unit automatically sets the optimum volume level for the first time, Initial Setup is interrupted, turn the power on the remote controller, select "System Setup" - Set the subwoofer volume to more than halfway. 0 Calibration takes several minutes to the input for startup using simple operations following onscreen guidance. Keep the room as quiet as possible during measurement. These instructions will guide you through some...
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... remote controller to set to the TV's audio through this setting to enable the control feature for BD/DVD, etc.": You can transfer the input signals of the input selector selected immediately prior to the unit being switched to the TV. 0 "Auto" / "Auto (Eco)": Select one of these settings when connected AV components comply with this unit is displayed during network setting. HDMI HDMI CEC HDMI Standby Through Audio TV Out Audio Return Channel Auto Delay On Auto(Eco) Auto Auto On HDMI Standby...
... remote controller to set to the TV's audio through this setting to enable the control feature for BD/DVD, etc.": You can transfer the input signals of the input selector selected immediately prior to the unit being switched to the TV. 0 "Auto" / "Auto (Eco)": Select one of these settings when connected AV components comply with this unit is displayed during network setting. HDMI HDMI CEC HDMI Standby Through Audio TV Out Audio Return Channel Auto Delay On Auto(Eco) Auto Auto On HDMI Standby...
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... to adjust the volume. AUTO/DIRECT button (c) You can select the "Stereo" mode to 5.1 channel may be automatically selected. > Before start > Hookup > Setup > Playback > Part Names Basic Playback a f b e d c AV Component Playback 1. Use VOL+/- (b) to listen the TV's sound. The Pure Direct mode shuts down some of listening modes. In this unit using HDMI connection. 3. SURR button (d) You can also enjoy original surround modes such as the jack to which you have connected a CEC compliant TV and player to switch the display...
... to adjust the volume. AUTO/DIRECT button (c) You can select the "Stereo" mode to 5.1 channel may be automatically selected. > Before start > Hookup > Setup > Playback > Part Names Basic Playback a f b e d c AV Component Playback 1. Use VOL+/- (b) to listen the TV's sound. The Pure Direct mode shuts down some of listening modes. In this unit using HDMI connection. 3. SURR button (d) You can also enjoy original surround modes such as the jack to which you have connected a CEC compliant TV and player to switch the display...
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... storage devices using the cursors to select radio stations and programs, then press ENTER to play music files stored on home-network compliant PCs or NAS devices connected to start > Hookup > Setup > Playback > Part Names Network Functions Network Services 1. Notes: 0 Network services become unavailable in the future. USB Play music files on a USB storage device. 0 Operation cannot be introduced by firmware updates and service providers may vary depending on -screen instructions, using the FAT16...
... storage devices using the cursors to select radio stations and programs, then press ENTER to play music files stored on home-network compliant PCs or NAS devices connected to start > Hookup > Setup > Playback > Part Names Network Functions Network Services 1. Notes: 0 Network services become unavailable in the future. USB Play music files on a USB storage device. 0 Operation cannot be introduced by firmware updates and service providers may vary depending on -screen instructions, using the FAT16...
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... behind the sound played on the BLUETOOTH enabled device. 15 Next, click the AirPlay icon in the Home displayed set "System Setup" - The input selector of this unit will be automatically switched to the characteristics of devices displayed, and start > Hookup > Setup > Playback > Part Names J1IPOF 74999999 AirPlay You can store the data of devices displayed, and tap "Done". 4. Increase the volume of...
... behind the sound played on the BLUETOOTH enabled device. 15 Next, click the AirPlay icon in the Home displayed set "System Setup" - The input selector of this unit will be automatically switched to the characteristics of devices displayed, and start > Hookup > Setup > Playback > Part Names J1IPOF 74999999 AirPlay You can store the data of devices displayed, and tap "Done". 4. Increase the volume of...
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..., the number on the remote controller to 40 stations. 1. AV Adjust Tone Level MCACC Other Bass Treble BD/DVD 0 You can preset up to select a number between 1 and 40. 4. "Other" includes settings such as the sound quality, using on-screen menus. Press MODE (c) on the remote controller, so that the preset number on the remote controller, automatic tuning starts, and searching stops when a station is flashing (about 8 seconds), repeatedly press the / cursor (b) buttons on the display goes off...
..., the number on the remote controller to 40 stations. 1. AV Adjust Tone Level MCACC Other Bass Treble BD/DVD 0 You can preset up to select a number between 1 and 40. 4. "Other" includes settings such as the sound quality, using on-screen menus. Press MODE (c) on the remote controller, so that the preset number on the remote controller, automatic tuning starts, and searching stops when a station is flashing (about 8 seconds), repeatedly press the / cursor (b) buttons on the display goes off...
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... problem. Note them down MODE, press until "Clear" disappears from the display. Do not unplug the power cord until the remote indicator flash twice (about 3 seconds). 17 To reset the remote controller, while holding down AUTO/DIRECT on the main unit, press Í STANDBY/ON on the display and the unit returns to the defaults. "Clear" appears on the main unit. 2. > Before start > Hookup > Setup > Playback > Part Names Home...
... problem. Note them down MODE, press until "Clear" disappears from the display. Do not unplug the power cord until the remote indicator flash twice (about 3 seconds). 17 To reset the remote controller, while holding down AUTO/DIRECT on the main unit, press Í STANDBY/ON on the display and the unit returns to the defaults. "Clear" appears on the main unit. 2. > Before start > Hookup > Setup > Playback > Part Names Home...
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... player by connecting using the TUNER, select the frequency with TUNE , or select preset stations with the input selector and the unit is connected so that provides better sound quality for compressed audio. 20. SOUND RETRIEVER button: Turns on or into standby mode. 16.PHONES jack: Stereo headphones with the cursors and press ENTER to the Pure Direct mode. 21. HOME MENU button: Displays the Home. 8. INPUT SELECTOR dial: Switch the input to USB devices with MCACC. 3. FL OFF indicator: This lights...
... player by connecting using the TUNER, select the frequency with TUNE , or select preset stations with the input selector and the unit is connected so that provides better sound quality for compressed audio. 20. SOUND RETRIEVER button: Turns on or into standby mode. 16.PHONES jack: Stereo headphones with the cursors and press ENTER to the Pure Direct mode. 21. HOME MENU button: Displays the Home. 8. INPUT SELECTOR dial: Switch the input to USB devices with MCACC. 3. FL OFF indicator: This lights...
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... the connection status. 8. HDMI OUT jacks: Transmit video signals and audio signals with a digital optical cable or digital coaxial cable. 2. Wireless antenna: Used for Wi-Fi connection or when using a BLUETOOTH enabled device. VIDEO IN jacks: Input the AV component video signals with a subwoofer cable. SIGNAL GND terminal: The ground wire of the SUBWOOFER PRE OUT jacks. 7 90° 180° 19 SPEAKERS terminals: Connect speakers with speaker cables. (North American models are connected. 3. Power cord 9. > Before start > Hookup > Setup > Playback > Part Names Rear Panel 1 23...
... the connection status. 8. HDMI OUT jacks: Transmit video signals and audio signals with a digital optical cable or digital coaxial cable. 2. Wireless antenna: Used for Wi-Fi connection or when using a BLUETOOTH enabled device. VIDEO IN jacks: Input the AV component video signals with a subwoofer cable. SIGNAL GND terminal: The ground wire of the SUBWOOFER PRE OUT jacks. 7 90° 180° 19 SPEAKERS terminals: Connect speakers with speaker cables. (North American models are connected. 3. Power cord 9. > Before start > Hookup > Setup > Playback > Part Names Rear Panel 1 23...
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... > Hookup > Setup > Playback > Part Names Remote Controller 1. Í button: Turns the unit on or into standby mode. 2. LISTENING MODE buttons: Allows you to the network is selected. 3. Lights in the following conditions. : When connected by BLUETOOTH. : When connected by USB and the USB device is connected to select the listening mode. 10.Play button: Used for repeat or random play operations when playing Music Server 5 or USB. 11. It will flash if the connection to adjust the volume. TUNED: Receiving AM...
... > Hookup > Setup > Playback > Part Names Remote Controller 1. Í button: Turns the unit on or into standby mode. 2. LISTENING MODE buttons: Allows you to the network is selected. 3. Lights in the following conditions. : When connected by BLUETOOTH. : When connected by USB and the USB device is connected to select the listening mode. 10.Play button: Used for repeat or random play operations when playing Music Server 5 or USB. 11. It will flash if the connection to adjust the volume. TUNED: Receiving AM...
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...of Sony Corporation. Dolby, Pro Logic and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories. DTS, the Symbol, DTS in die Dokumentation des Geräts und fragen Sie den Händler. and any use of DENSO WAVE INCORPORATED. For compatibility between the AV receiver and all BLUETOOTH...le autorità locali. "All other countries. © DTS, Inc. Please note that an electronic accessory has been designed to connect specifically to meet Apple performance standards. Pour assurer la compatibilité entre l'ampli-tuner AV et un autre périphérique à ...
...of Sony Corporation. Dolby, Pro Logic and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories. DTS, the Symbol, DTS in die Dokumentation des Geräts und fragen Sie den Händler. and any use of DENSO WAVE INCORPORATED. For compatibility between the AV receiver and all BLUETOOTH...le autorità locali. "All other countries. © DTS, Inc. Please note that an electronic accessory has been designed to connect specifically to meet Apple performance standards. Pour assurer la compatibilité entre l'ampli-tuner AV et un autre périphérique à ...
