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Operating Instructions Manual de instrucciones 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 ... the event of an insurance claim 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...
Operating Instructions Manual de instrucciones 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 ... the event of an insurance claim 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...
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...fitted. Connect the equipment into an outlet on the rear panel. Operation is connected. - Product Name: AUDIO/VIDEO MULTI-CHANNEL RECEIVER Model Number: VSX-920 Responsible Party Name: PIONEER ELECTRONICS (USA) INC. SERVICE SUPPORT DIVISION Address: 1925 E. LONG BEACH, CA 90810-1003, U.S.A. RECORD THESE NUMBERS ON ... for even during the warranty period. To prevent a fire or shock hazard, do not place any interference received, including interference that to which the receiver is subject to other reproductive harm. D8-10-2_A1_En NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to ...
...fitted. Connect the equipment into an outlet on the rear panel. Operation is connected. - Product Name: AUDIO/VIDEO MULTI-CHANNEL RECEIVER Model Number: VSX-920 Responsible Party Name: PIONEER ELECTRONICS (USA) INC. SERVICE SUPPORT DIVISION Address: 1925 E. LONG BEACH, CA 90810-1003, U.S.A. RECORD THESE NUMBERS ON ... for even during the warranty period. To prevent a fire or shock hazard, do not place any interference received, including interference that to which the receiver is subject to other reproductive harm. D8-10-2_A1_En NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to ...
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...through these operating instructions so you have finished reading the instructions, put them away 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 MCACC Setup 33 02...external antennas 29 Connecting to the front panel video terminal 30 Plugging in the receiver 30 05 Listening to station presets 53 Naming preset stations 53 4 En Contents 01 Before you for buying this Pioneer product. Thank you start Checking what's in a safe place for future ...
...through these operating instructions so you have finished reading the instructions, put them away 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 MCACC Setup 33 02...external antennas 29 Connecting to the front panel video terminal 30 Plugging in the receiver 30 05 Listening to station presets 53 Naming preset stations 53 4 En Contents 01 Before you for buying this Pioneer product. Thank you start Checking what's in a safe place for future ...
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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 Tuner . . . 70 Listening to the receiver 65 Basic playback controls 65 Compressed audio compatibility 66 Bluetooth® ADAPTER for other U.S. EnglEisnhglishDeutschItaliaFnraonçais FraItnalçiaanios ...
...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 Tuner . . . 70 Listening to the receiver 65 Basic playback controls 65 Compressed audio compatibility 66 Bluetooth® ADAPTER for other U.S. EnglEisnhglishDeutschItaliaFnraonçais FraItnalçiaanios ...
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... Using the various listening modes • Using the Sound Retriever (page 38) • Better sound using a digital connection from the BD/DVD player to the receiver. • About the video converter (page 23) • Connecting a TV and playback components (page 24) • Connecting antennas (page 29) •... the manual that came with the TV if you place the speakers will have a big effect 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 Mix function (...
... Using the various listening modes • Using the Sound Retriever (page 38) • Better sound using a digital connection from the BD/DVD player to the receiver. • About the video converter (page 23) • Connecting a TV and playback components (page 24) • Connecting antennas (page 29) •... the manual that came with the TV if you place the speakers will have a big effect 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 Mix function (...
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...case. they may distort) - Don't install it on a level and stable surface. in places that you start 01 Chapter 1: Before you 've received the following precautions: • Never use new and old batteries together. • Insert the plus and minus sides of used batteries, please comply ...cassette deck (or close to put it on a color TV (the screen may not last over a long period. in direct sunlight - Installing the receiver • When installing this unit, make sure to a device that have a longer life. English Deutsch Français Italiano Nederlands Español ...
...case. they may distort) - Don't install it on a level and stable surface. in places that you start 01 Chapter 1: Before you 've received the following precautions: • Never use new and old batteries together. • Insert the plus and minus sides of used batteries, please comply ...cassette deck (or close to put it on a color TV (the screen may not last over a long period. in direct sunlight - Installing the receiver • When installing this unit, make sure to a device that have a longer life. English Deutsch Français Italiano Nederlands Español ...
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... unit, make sure to leave space around the unit for ventilation and to improve heat dispersal (at the top). CAUTION: HOT SURFACE. DO NOT TOUCH. Receiver 40 cm (16 inches) Slot and openings in .) at least 40 cm (16 in the cabinet are never blocked or covered with performance and/or...
... unit, make sure to leave space around the unit for ventilation and to improve heat dispersal (at the top). CAUTION: HOT SURFACE. DO NOT TOUCH. Receiver 40 cm (16 inches) Slot and openings in .) at least 40 cm (16 in the cabinet are never blocked or covered with performance and/or...
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... can be checked by selecting an input source.1 6 Character display See Display on page 11. 7 Tuner control buttons 4 Remote sensor Receives the signals from the remote control (see Operating range of this unit. Note 1 The Speaker System setting may or may not be controlled...be displayed, depending on after the Auto MCACC Setup (page 31)). Used to on the input source you have selected. 9 En 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 USB ...
... can be checked by selecting an input source.1 6 Character display See Display on page 11. 7 Tuner control buttons 4 Remote sensor Receives the signals from the remote control (see Operating range of this unit. Note 1 The Speaker System setting may or may not be controlled...be displayed, depending on after the Auto MCACC Setup (page 31)). Used to on the input source you have selected. 9 En 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 USB ...
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... and NEO:6 options (page 34). STEREO/ALC 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 iPod... 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 operated simultaneously with another infrared remote control unit. 30° 30° 7 m (23 ft.) 10 En Operating range of ...
... and NEO:6 options (page 34). STEREO/ALC 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 iPod... 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 operated simultaneously with another infrared remote control unit. 30° 30° 7 m (23 ft.) 10 En Operating range of ...
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...when 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 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 which audio signal output is currently set (page 20). 6 Sleep timer indicator Lights when the receiver is in sleep mode (page 13). 7 Tuner/SIRIUS preset indicators...
...when 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 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 which audio signal output is currently set (page 20). 6 Sleep timer indicator Lights when the receiver is in sleep mode (page 13). 7 Tuner/SIRIUS preset indicators...
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You can check the remaining sleep time at any time by pressing SLEEP once. 2 RECEIVER Switches the receiver between standby and on. 3 RECEIVER Switches the remote to control the receiver (used to select an input signal (page 43). 7 Listening mode buttons AUTO/DIRECT Switches between 2 ... Stream Direct playback. 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...
You can check the remaining sleep time at any time by pressing SLEEP once. 2 RECEIVER Switches the receiver between standby and on. 3 RECEIVER Switches the remote to control the receiver (used to select an input signal (page 43). 7 Listening mode buttons AUTO/DIRECT Switches between 2 ... Stream Direct playback. 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...
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...Displays the disc 'top' menu of Blu-ray Disc player. HOME MENU Displays the HOME MENU screen. BAND Switches between the iPod controls and the receiver controls (page 64). 9 TUNE /, PRESET /), ENTER Use the arrow buttons when setting up your surround sound system (page... TUNER is pressed. (For example MIDNIGHT, etc.) HDD*, DVD*, VCR* These buttons switch between the DTV and analog TV input modes for Pioneer flat panel TVs. 11 Number buttons and other buttons that can be accessed after you have selected it using the input source buttons. Press iPod...
...Displays the disc 'top' menu of Blu-ray Disc player. HOME MENU Displays the HOME MENU screen. BAND Switches between the iPod controls and the receiver controls (page 64). 9 TUNE /, PRESET /), ENTER Use the arrow buttons when setting up your surround sound system (page... TUNER is pressed. (For example MIDNIGHT, etc.) HDD*, DVD*, VCR* These buttons switch between the DTV and analog TV input modes for Pioneer flat panel TVs. 11 Number buttons and other buttons that can be accessed after you have selected it using the input source buttons. Press iPod...
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... or brightens the display. The brightness can be checked by selecting an input source.1 17 SHIFT Press to switch on page 20. Use to the receiver (see page 57 for more on this unit. The listening mode, sound volume, Speaker System setting or input name can access a radio station directly using...
... or brightens the display. The brightness can be checked by selecting an input source.1 17 SHIFT Press to switch on page 20. Use to the receiver (see page 57 for more on this unit. The listening mode, sound volume, Speaker System setting or input name can access a radio station directly using...
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Also make sure the positive and negative (+/-) terminals on the receiver match those on the left to the left IN BD SPEAKERS A R FRONT L CENTER DVD TV/SAT CD-R/TAPE DVR/VCR L SUBWOOFER OUT PRE OUT R CD-R/... LINE LEVEL INPUT Center Front left (L) terminal. 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.
Also make sure the positive and negative (+/-) terminals on the receiver match those on the left to the left IN BD SPEAKERS A R FRONT L CENTER DVD TV/SAT CD-R/TAPE DVR/VCR L SUBWOOFER OUT PRE OUT R CD-R/... LINE LEVEL INPUT Center Front left (L) terminal. 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.
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...8226; HDMI format digital audio transmissions require a longer time to be recognized. Due to this, interruption in the proper direction. This receiver incorporates High-Definition Multimedia Interface (HDMI™) technology. Note that some components (such as shown in Choosing the input signal on ...the device connected to this case, use a (analog) composite connection. • When the video signal from the speakers. This receiver supports the functions described below for up to 8 channels • Input of the following digital audio formats:4 - If connecting the ...
...8226; HDMI format digital audio transmissions require a longer time to be recognized. Due to this, interruption in the proper direction. This receiver incorporates High-Definition Multimedia Interface (HDMI™) technology. Note that some components (such as shown in Choosing the input signal on ...the device connected to this case, use a (analog) composite connection. • When the video signal from the speakers. This receiver supports the functions described below for up to 8 channels • Input of the following digital audio formats:4 - If connecting the ...
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... 1 • When connecting optical cables, be damaged if bent around sharp corners. • You can also use a standard RCA video cable for audio. In this receiver.1 Video cables Standard RCA video cables These cables are the most common type of HDMI Licensing, LLC. 03 Connecting your video source. "x.v.Color" and x.v.Color...
... 1 • When connecting optical cables, be damaged if bent around sharp corners. • You can also use a standard RCA video cable for audio. In this receiver.1 Video cables Standard RCA video cables These cables are the most common type of HDMI Licensing, LLC. 03 Connecting your video source. "x.v.Color" and x.v.Color...
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... 1 • If the video signal does not appear on your TV, try switching Video Converter OFF (see Video Converter on your monitor/TV to the receiver's HDMI video outputs when connecting this video source.1 If several video components are 480i/576i, 480p/ 576p, 720p and 1080i. 1080p signal cannot be converted...
... 1 • If the video signal does not appear on your TV, try switching Video Converter OFF (see Video Converter on your monitor/TV to the receiver's HDMI video outputs when connecting this video source.1 If several video components are 480i/576i, 480p/ 576p, 720p and 1080i. 1080p signal cannot be converted...
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...-compatible Blu-ray disc player Note 1 If the connection was made using an optical cable, you'll need to tell the receiver which digital input you can connect it to this receiver using HDMI If you have an HDMI or DVI (with HDCP) equipped component (Blu-ray disc player, etc.), you connected...
...-compatible Blu-ray disc player Note 1 If the connection was made using an optical cable, you'll need to tell the receiver which digital input you can connect it to this receiver using HDMI If you have an HDMI or DVI (with HDCP) equipped component (Blu-ray disc player, etc.), you connected...
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...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... connected the DVD player to tell the receiver which digital input you can connect this . 25 En R L OPTICAL COAXIAL ANALOG AUDIO OUT DIGITAL AUDIO OUT Select one This connection is...
...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... connected the DVD player to tell the receiver which digital input you can connect this . 25 En R L OPTICAL COAXIAL ANALOG AUDIO OUT DIGITAL AUDIO OUT Select one This connection is...
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...listen to the sound of a TV (with no HDMI input This diagram shows connections of the TV over the receiver. Depending on page 43). 3 If both TV and player has a component video jacks, you can connect ...the DVD player's video signals using an optical or a coaxial cable, you'll need to tell the receiver which digital input you connected the TV to (see Choosing the input signal on the video component, it...is connected with an HDMI cable. See Using the component video jacks on page 28 for more on the receiver. Do not use an HDMI cable to (see Choosing the input signal on page 43). 2 If ...
...listen to the sound of a TV (with no HDMI input This diagram shows connections of the TV over the receiver. Depending on page 43). 3 If both TV and player has a component video jacks, you can connect ...the DVD player's video signals using an optical or a coaxial cable, you'll need to tell the receiver which digital input you connected the TV to (see Choosing the input signal on the video component, it...is connected with an HDMI cable. See Using the component video jacks on page 28 for more on the receiver. Do not use an HDMI cable to (see Choosing the input signal on page 43). 2 If ...