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AUDIO/VIDEO MULTI-CHANNEL RECEIVER RECEPTOR MULTICANAL DE AUDIO/VÍDEO VSX-920 Register your product on http://www.pioneerelectronics.com (US) http://www.pioneerelectronics.ca (Canada) · Protect your new investment The details of your... such as loss or theft. · Receive free tips, updates and service bulletins on your new product · Improve product development Your input helps us continue to design products that meet your needs. · Receive a free Pioneer newsletter Registered customers can opt in to receive a monthly newsletter. Operating Instructions Manual de ...
AUDIO/VIDEO MULTI-CHANNEL RECEIVER RECEPTOR MULTICANAL DE AUDIO/VÍDEO VSX-920 Register your product on http://www.pioneerelectronics.com (US) http://www.pioneerelectronics.ca (Canada) · Protect your new investment The details of your... such as loss or theft. · Receive free tips, updates and service bulletins on your new product · Improve product development Your input helps us continue to design products that meet your needs. · Receive a free Pioneer newsletter Registered customers can opt in to receive a monthly newsletter. Operating Instructions Manual de ...
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... is no guarantee that may cause undesired operation. Product Name: AUDIO/VIDEO MULTI-CHANNEL RECEIVER Model Number: VSX-920 Responsible Party Name: PIONEER ELECTRONICS (USA) INC. Be sure that to which the receiver is not waterproof. D8-10-1-3_A1_En If the AC plug of the available power supply... or use , the plug must accept any container filled with Canadian ICES-003. Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. - Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. - Connect the equipment into an outlet on proposition 65 known to cause cancer and birth defect or ...
... is no guarantee that may cause undesired operation. Product Name: AUDIO/VIDEO MULTI-CHANNEL RECEIVER Model Number: VSX-920 Responsible Party Name: PIONEER ELECTRONICS (USA) INC. Be sure that to which the receiver is not waterproof. D8-10-1-3_A1_En If the AC plug of the available power supply... or use , the plug must accept any container filled with Canadian ICES-003. Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. - Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. - Connect the equipment into an outlet on proposition 65 known to cause cancer and birth defect or ...
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... read through these operating instructions so you start Checking what's in the box 7 Loading the batteries 7 Installing the receiver 7 Ventilation 8 04 Basic Setup Automatically setting up for surround sound (MCACC 31 Other problems when using the Auto ... Connecting antennas 29 Using external antennas 29 Connecting to the front panel video terminal 30 Plugging in the receiver 30 05 Listening to your model properly. Thank you have finished reading the instructions, put them away.... . . 36 Listening in a safe place for future reference. After you for buying this Pioneer product.
... read through these operating instructions so you start Checking what's in the box 7 Loading the batteries 7 Installing the receiver 7 Ventilation 8 04 Basic Setup Automatically setting up for surround sound (MCACC 31 Other problems when using the Auto ... Connecting antennas 29 Using external antennas 29 Connecting to the front panel video terminal 30 Plugging in the receiver 30 05 Listening to your model properly. Thank you have finished reading the instructions, put them away.... . . 36 Listening in a safe place for future reference. After you for buying this Pioneer product.
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...; 7,392,195; 7,272,567 & other components 58 Preset Code List 59 10 Other connections Connecting an iPod 62 Connecting your iPod to the receiver . . . . . 62 iPod playback 63 Watching photos and video content 64 About iPod 64 Connecting a USB device 65 Connecting your SiriusConnectTM ...trademarks of Bluetooth wireless technology device with Your System 68 Listening to Satellite Radio 69 Connecting your USB device to the receiver 65 Basic playback controls 65 Compressed audio compatibility 66 Bluetooth® ADAPTER for other U.S. Manufactured under license under license from...
...; 7,392,195; 7,272,567 & other components 58 Preset Code List 59 10 Other connections Connecting an iPod 62 Connecting your iPod to the receiver . . . . . 62 iPod playback 63 Watching photos and video content 64 About iPod 64 Connecting a USB device 65 Connecting your SiriusConnectTM ...trademarks of Bluetooth wireless technology device with Your System 68 Listening to Satellite Radio 69 Connecting your USB device to the receiver 65 Basic playback controls 65 Compressed audio compatibility 66 Bluetooth® ADAPTER for other U.S. Manufactured under license under license from...
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...; Automatically setting up using Phase Control (page 38) • Listening with an abundance of the remote control • Setting the remote to this receiver. It can be made as desired • Using the various listening modes • Using the Sound Retriever (page 38) • Better sound ...surround sound, you 've set up your TV to control other than the recommended connections.) 6 Use the on the receiver The unit is a full-fledged AV receiver equipped with Acoustic Calibration EQ (page 39) • Using surround back channel processing (page 39) • Setting the Up...
...; Automatically setting up using Phase Control (page 38) • Listening with an abundance of the remote control • Setting the remote to this receiver. It can be made as desired • Using the various listening modes • Using the Sound Retriever (page 38) • Better sound ...surround sound, you 've set up your TV to control other than the recommended connections.) 6 Use the on the receiver The unit is a full-fledged AV receiver equipped with Acoustic Calibration EQ (page 39) • Using surround back channel processing (page 39) • Setting the Up...
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...çais Italiano Nederlands Español English Deutsch Français Italiano Nederlands Español Before you start 01 Chapter 1: Before you 've received the following supplied accessories: • Setup microphone • Remote control • Dry cell batteries (AAA size IEC R03) x2 • AM ... install it on a level and stable surface. in such hazards as a kitchen) 7 En in damp or wet areas - in direct sunlight - Installing the receiver • When installing this unit, make sure to put it on a color TV (the screen may not last over a long period. they may distort) ...
...çais Italiano Nederlands Español English Deutsch Français Italiano Nederlands Español Before you start 01 Chapter 1: Before you 've received the following supplied accessories: • Setup microphone • Remote control • Dry cell batteries (AAA size IEC R03) x2 • AM ... install it on a level and stable surface. in such hazards as a kitchen) 7 En in damp or wet areas - in direct sunlight - Installing the receiver • When installing this unit, make sure to put it on a color TV (the screen may not last over a long period. they may distort) ...
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... over the internal heatsink may become hot when operating this unit, make sure the openings are provided for ventilation to protect the equipment from overheating. Receiver 40 cm (16 inches) Slot and openings in the cabinet are never blocked or covered with performance and/or causing malfunctions. DO NOT TOUCH. CAUTION...
... over the internal heatsink may become hot when operating this unit, make sure the openings are provided for ventilation to protect the equipment from overheating. Receiver 40 cm (16 inches) Slot and openings in the cabinet are never blocked or covered with performance and/or causing malfunctions. DO NOT TOUCH. CAUTION...
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...MULTI- The listening mode, sound volume, Speaker System setting or input name can be controlled in SIRIUS Radio (page 70). CHANNEL RECEIVER VSX-920 TUNE TUNER EDIT PRESET ENTER MASTER VOLUME PHONES AUTO/DIRECT LISTENING MODE STEREO/ALC STANDARD ADV SURROUND iPod iPhone DIRECT CONTROL VIDEO INPUT...input source. 3 MCACC indicator Lights when Acoustic Calibration EQ (page 39) is on page 11. 7 Tuner control buttons 4 Remote sensor Receives the signals from the remote control (see Operating range of this unit. TUNER EDIT Use with TUNE /, PRESET /...
...MULTI- The listening mode, sound volume, Speaker System setting or input name can be controlled in SIRIUS Radio (page 70). CHANNEL RECEIVER VSX-920 TUNE TUNER EDIT PRESET ENTER MASTER VOLUME PHONES AUTO/DIRECT LISTENING MODE STEREO/ALC STANDARD ADV SURROUND iPod iPhone DIRECT CONTROL VIDEO INPUT...input source. 3 MCACC indicator Lights when Acoustic Calibration EQ (page 39) is on page 11. 7 Tuner control buttons 4 Remote sensor Receives the signals from the remote control (see Operating range of this unit. TUNER EDIT Use with TUNE /, PRESET /...
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... sensor. • Direct sunlight or fluorescent light is shining onto the remote sensor. • The receiver is located near a device that is emitting infrared rays. • The receiver is no sound output from the speakers (page 43). 10 Listening mode buttons AUTO/DIRECT Switches between the various surround modes... (page 36). 11 iPod iPhone DIRECT CONTROL Change the receiver's input to the iPod and enable iPod operations on the iPod (page 64). 12 iPod iPhone/USB terminal Use to connect your Apple ...
... sensor. • Direct sunlight or fluorescent light is shining onto the remote sensor. • The receiver is located near a device that is emitting infrared rays. • The receiver is no sound output from the speakers (page 43). 10 Listening mode buttons AUTO/DIRECT Switches between the various surround modes... (page 36). 11 iPod iPhone DIRECT CONTROL Change the receiver's input to the iPod and enable iPod operations on the iPod (page 64). 12 iPod iPhone/USB terminal Use to connect your Apple ...
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...a radio station is registered. 8 PRESET information or input signal indicator Shows the preset number of the receiver is on page 35). 3 ST Lights when a stereo FM broadcast is being received in sleep mode (page 13). 7 Tuner/SIRIUS preset indicators PRESET Shows when a preset radio station is...which audio signal output is currently set (page 20). 6 Sleep timer indicator Lights when the receiver is in auto stereo mode. 4 TUNE Lights when a normal broadcast channel or SIRIUS channel is being received. 5 Speaker indicators Indicates the speaker terminal, A and/or B, to indicate NEO:6 processing...
...a radio station is registered. 8 PRESET information or input signal indicator Shows the preset number of the receiver is on page 35). 3 ST Lights when a stereo FM broadcast is being received in sleep mode (page 13). 7 Tuner/SIRIUS preset indicators PRESET Shows when a preset radio station is...which audio signal output is currently set (page 20). 6 Sleep timer indicator Lights when the receiver is in auto stereo mode. 4 TUNE Lights when a normal broadcast channel or SIRIUS channel is being received. 5 Speaker indicators Indicates the speaker terminal, A and/or B, to indicate NEO:6 processing...
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... CH CH SELECT EQ 4 5 6 CH MIDNIGHT SPEAKERS 7 8 DIMMER CLR 0 / +10 D.ACCESS LEV 9 LEV ENTER PHASE CH SHIFT 14 15 16 17 RECEIVER 1 SLEEP Press to select an input signal (page 43). 7 Listening mode buttons AUTO/DIRECT Switches between Auto surround mode (Auto playback on page 35) and...a source (page 38). Controls and displays 02 English Deutsch Français Italiano Nederlands Español PRESET Remote control 1 RECEIVER SLEEP TV SOURCE CONTROL 2 3 RECEIVER INPUT SELECT INPUT 4 BD DVD TV 12 13 DVR CD CD-R CH 5 ADAPTER iPod USB VIDEO TUNER SIRIUS SIGNAL SEL ...
... CH CH SELECT EQ 4 5 6 CH MIDNIGHT SPEAKERS 7 8 DIMMER CLR 0 / +10 D.ACCESS LEV 9 LEV ENTER PHASE CH SHIFT 14 15 16 17 RECEIVER 1 SLEEP Press to select an input signal (page 43). 7 Listening mode buttons AUTO/DIRECT Switches between Auto surround mode (Auto playback on page 35) and...a source (page 38). Controls and displays 02 English Deutsch Français Italiano Nederlands Español PRESET Remote control 1 RECEIVER SLEEP TV SOURCE CONTROL 2 3 RECEIVER INPUT SELECT INPUT 4 BD DVD TV 12 13 DVR CD CD-R CH 5 ADAPTER iPod USB VIDEO TUNER SIRIUS SIGNAL SEL ...
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...controls are other component controls Use the number buttons to directly select a radio frequency (page 52) or the tracks on a CD, etc. Press RECEIVER first to access: AUDIO PARAMETER Use to browse SIRIUS radio broadcasts. Press TUNER or SIRIUS first to access the System Setup menu (page 44). ... component control buttons The following button controls can be accessed after the RECEIVER button is pressed. (For example MIDNIGHT, etc.) HDD*, DVD*, VCR* These buttons switch between the hard disk, DVD and VCR controls for Pioneer flat panel TVs. 11 Number buttons and other buttons that can be...
...controls are other component controls Use the number buttons to directly select a radio frequency (page 52) or the tracks on a CD, etc. Press RECEIVER first to access: AUDIO PARAMETER Use to browse SIRIUS radio broadcasts. Press TUNER or SIRIUS first to access the System Setup menu (page 44). ... component control buttons The following button controls can be accessed after the RECEIVER button is pressed. (For example MIDNIGHT, etc.) HDD*, DVD*, VCR* These buttons switch between the hard disk, DVD and VCR controls for Pioneer flat panel TVs. 11 Number buttons and other buttons that can be...
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Use to adjust the level (page 47). CH +/- to adjust the channel level. EQ Press to the receiver (see page 57 for more on /off the power of this ). Use to turn on this unit. MIDNIGHT Switches to select the TV input ...
Use to adjust the level (page 47). CH +/- to adjust the channel level. EQ Press to the receiver (see page 57 for more on /off the power of this ). Use to turn on this unit. MIDNIGHT Switches to select the TV input ...
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... back right Surround back left Surround left to the SURROUND BACK L (Single) terminals. Also make sure the positive and negative (+/-) terminals on the receiver match those on the left Be sure to the AC power source. 19 En You can use speakers with a normal impedance between 6 Ω... and 16 Ω. Connecting your equipment 03 English Deutsch Français Italiano Nederlands Español Connecting the speakers The receiver will work with just two stereo speakers (the front speakers in another room. Make sure you connect the speaker on the right to the ...
... back right Surround back left Surround left to the SURROUND BACK L (Single) terminals. Also make sure the positive and negative (+/-) terminals on the receiver match those on the left Be sure to the AC power source. 19 En You can use speakers with a normal impedance between 6 Ω... and 16 Ω. Connecting your equipment 03 English Deutsch Français Italiano Nederlands Español Connecting the speakers The receiver will work with just two stereo speakers (the front speakers in another room. Make sure you connect the speaker on the right to the ...
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... DTS-HD Master Audio (see below through HDMI connections.2 • Digital transfer of the following digital audio formats:4 - This receiver incorporates High-Definition Multimedia Interface (HDMI™) technology. Note that some components (such as almost every kind of digital audio that ...Signal transfer is only possible when connected to a compatible component. 4 • HDMI format digital audio transmissions require a longer time to be received. 2 • Use a High Speed HDMI™ cable. Important • Before making or changing connections, switch off the device connected ...
... DTS-HD Master Audio (see below through HDMI connections.2 • Digital transfer of the following digital audio formats:4 - This receiver incorporates High-Definition Multimedia Interface (HDMI™) technology. Note that some components (such as almost every kind of digital audio that ...Signal transfer is only possible when connected to a compatible component. 4 • HDMI format digital audio transmissions require a longer time to be received. 2 • Use a High Speed HDMI™ cable. Important • Before making or changing connections, switch off the device connected ...
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... the best possible color reproduction of HDMI Licensing, LLC. Standard RCA video cable Component video cables Use component video cables to L (left) terminals. In this receiver.1 Video cables Standard RCA video cables These cables are the most common type of video connection and are used to connect to this way, interference...
... the best possible color reproduction of HDMI Licensing, LLC. Standard RCA video cable Component video cables Use component video cables to L (left) terminals. In this receiver.1 Video cables Standard RCA video cables These cables are the most common type of video connection and are used to connect to this way, interference...
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... sources are output from the component video input for the HDMI output are assigned to the same input function, the converter gives priority to the receiver's HDMI video outputs when connecting this case, try adjusting the resolution settings on page 50). • The signal input resolutions that can be output This...
... sources are output from the component video input for the HDMI output are assigned to the same input function, the converter gives priority to the receiver's HDMI video outputs when connecting this case, try adjusting the resolution settings on page 50). • The signal input resolutions that can be output This...
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... Connecting using HDMI If you have an HDMI or DVI (with HDCP) equipped component (Blu-ray disc player, etc.), you can connect it to this receiver using an optical cable, you'll need to tell the receiver which digital input you connected the TV to the sound of the TV over the...
... Connecting using HDMI If you have an HDMI or DVI (with HDCP) equipped component (Blu-ray disc player, etc.), you can connect it to this receiver using an optical cable, you'll need to tell the receiver which digital input you connected the TV to the sound of the TV over the...
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... in order to listen to the sound of a TV (with HDMI input) and DVD player (or other playback component with no HDMI output) to the receiver.123 IN BD SPEAKERS A R FRONT L CENTER DVD TV/SAT CD-R/TAPE DVR/VCR L SUBWOOFER OUT PRE OUT R CD-R/TAPE DVR/VCR CD L ADAPTER PORT (OUTPUT... on page 28 for more on page 43). 3 If your DVD player with no HDMI output This diagram shows connections of the TV over the receiver. English Deutsch Français Italiano Nederlands Español Connecting your equipment 03 Connecting your player also has a component video output, you can connect...
... in order to listen to the sound of a TV (with HDMI input) and DVD player (or other playback component with no HDMI output) to the receiver.123 IN BD SPEAKERS A R FRONT L CENTER DVD TV/SAT CD-R/TAPE DVR/VCR L SUBWOOFER OUT PRE OUT R CD-R/TAPE DVR/VCR CD L ADAPTER PORT (OUTPUT... on page 28 for more on page 43). 3 If your DVD player with no HDMI output This diagram shows connections of the TV over the receiver. English Deutsch Français Italiano Nederlands Español Connecting your equipment 03 Connecting your player also has a component video output, you can connect...
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...input video signals. Note 1 If the connection was made using an optical or a coaxial cable, you'll need to tell the receiver which digital input you can connect these connections, the picture is not output to the operating instructions supplied with your TV with no HDMI...DVD player (or other methods simultaneously, and it may not be possible to output signals connected by HDMI and other playback component) to the receiver.123 • With these too. 03 Connecting your equipment Connecting your component for more information. R L OPTICAL COAXIAL ANALOG AUDIO OUT DIGITAL AUDIO...
...input video signals. Note 1 If the connection was made using an optical or a coaxial cable, you'll need to tell the receiver which digital input you can connect these connections, the picture is not output to the operating instructions supplied with your TV with no HDMI...DVD player (or other methods simultaneously, and it may not be possible to output signals connected by HDMI and other playback component) to the receiver.123 • With these too. 03 Connecting your equipment Connecting your component for more information. R L OPTICAL COAXIAL ANALOG AUDIO OUT DIGITAL AUDIO...