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... using Phase Control 38 Listening with no HDMI input. . . 26 Connecting a satellite receiver or other digital set-top box 27 Connecting an HDD/DVD recorder, VCR and other video sources 27 Using the component video jacks.... . . 36 Listening 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 Controls and displays Front panel 9 .... . 16 Other speaker connection 17 Placing the speakers 17 Some tips for buying this Pioneer product.
... using Phase Control 38 Listening with no HDMI input. . . 26 Connecting a satellite receiver or other digital set-top box 27 Connecting an HDD/DVD recorder, VCR and other video sources 27 Using the component video jacks.... . . 36 Listening 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 Controls and displays Front panel 9 .... . 16 Other speaker connection 17 Placing the speakers 17 Some tips for buying this Pioneer product.
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... technology device . . . . . 68 Listening to Music Contents of Bluetooth wireless technology device with Your System 68 Listening to Satellite Radio 69 Connecting your system Setting the remote to SIRIUS Radio 70 Saving channel presets 71 Using the SIRIUS Menu 71 11 Additional information Troubleshooting 72 HDMI 75 Important information regarding... Controlling the rest of your SiriusConnectTM Tuner . . . 70 Listening to control other components 55 Selecting preset codes directly 55 Clearing all the remote control settings. . . . . 56 Controls for TVs 57 Controls for other U.S.
... technology device . . . . . 68 Listening to Music Contents of Bluetooth wireless technology device with Your System 68 Listening to Satellite Radio 69 Connecting your system Setting the remote to SIRIUS Radio 70 Saving channel presets 71 Using the SIRIUS Menu 71 11 Additional information Troubleshooting 72 HDMI 75 Important information regarding... Controlling the rest of your SiriusConnectTM Tuner . . . 70 Listening to control other components 55 Selecting preset codes directly 55 Clearing all the remote control settings. . . . . 56 Controls for TVs 57 Controls for other U.S.
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... 24) • Connecting antennas (page 29) • Plugging in the receiver (page 30) 6 En 4 Power On Make sure you've set the video input on your speakers as necessary 1 Before you start • Checking what's in the box (page 7) • Loading the batteries (page 7) ...; 2 Connecting the speakers Where you don't know how to do this. 5 The Speaker System setting (page 49) (Specify either using the surround back or front height speaker.) The Input Assign menu (page 48) (When using Phase Control (page 38) ...
... 24) • Connecting antennas (page 29) • Plugging in the receiver (page 30) 6 En 4 Power On Make sure you've set the video input on your speakers as necessary 1 Before you start • Checking what's in the box (page 7) • Loading the batteries (page 7) ...; 2 Connecting the speakers Where you don't know how to do this. 5 The Speaker System setting (page 49) (Specify either using the surround back or front height speaker.) The Input Assign menu (page 48) (When using Phase Control (page 38) ...
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... (stereo) and FM MONO radio bands (page 52). Note 1 The Speaker System setting may or may not be displayed, depending on page 20. The listening mode, sound volume, Speaker System setting or input name can be checked by selecting an input source.1 6 Character display See... Front panel 1 23 45 STANDBY/ON INPUT SELECTOR PHASE CONTROL SPEAKERS DIMMER DISPLAY BAND 6 7 8 AUDIO/ VIDEO MULTI- 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 ...
... (stereo) and FM MONO radio bands (page 52). Note 1 The Speaker System setting may or may not be displayed, depending on page 20. The listening mode, sound volume, Speaker System setting or input name can be checked by selecting an input source.1 6 Character display See... Front panel 1 23 45 STANDBY/ON INPUT SELECTOR PHASE CONTROL SPEAKERS DIMMER DISPLAY BAND 6 7 8 AUDIO/ VIDEO MULTI- 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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... 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 PRESET Shows when a preset radio station...
... 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 PRESET Shows when a preset radio station...
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... Controls and displays 2HD Lights when a source with Dolby TrueHD encoded audio signals is not provided. Lights when the DIRECT or PURE DIRECT mode is set to off during 2 Pro Logic IIz decoding. (see Listening in surround sound on page 35 for more on this ). 13 SIGNAL SELECT indicators DIGITAL .../DIMMER indicator Lights when the Up Mix function is switched on this ). 12 ADV.S. Light will go off . 15 DIR. Also, lights when DIMMER is set to indicate 2 Pro Logic II / 2 Pro Logic IIx decoding. EX Lights to indicate Dolby Digital EX decoding. 2PLll(x) Lights to ON (see Using the ...
... Controls and displays 2HD Lights when a source with Dolby TrueHD encoded audio signals is not provided. Lights when the DIRECT or PURE DIRECT mode is set to off during 2 Pro Logic IIz decoding. (see Listening in surround sound on page 35 for more on this ). 13 SIGNAL SELECT indicators DIGITAL .../DIMMER indicator Lights when the Up Mix function is switched on this ). 12 ADV.S. Light will go off . 15 DIR. Also, lights when DIMMER is set to indicate 2 Pro Logic II / 2 Pro Logic IIx decoding. EX Lights to indicate Dolby Digital EX decoding. 2PLll(x) Lights to ON (see Using the ...
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... remote to control the receiver (used to select control of other components (see Controlling the rest of a source (page 38). Also use this button to set up surround sound (page 44) or Audio parameters (page 40). 4 INPUT SELECT Use to select the input source. 5 MULTI CONTROL buttons Press to select the...
... remote to control the receiver (used to select control of other components (see Controlling the rest of a source (page 38). Also use this button to set up surround sound (page 44) or Audio parameters (page 40). 4 INPUT SELECT Use to select the input source. 5 MULTI CONTROL buttons Press to select the...
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... 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 44). CATEGORY Press to access the System Setup menu (page 44). Also used to control a component after you have...to adjust Bass1 TRE -/+ Use to adjust Treble1 Press TV first to access: DTV/TV Switches between the DTV and analog TV input modes for Pioneer flat panel TVs. 11 Number buttons and other buttons that can be used to change the name (page 53). SETUP Press to browse SIRIUS ...
... 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 44). CATEGORY Press to access the System Setup menu (page 44). Also used to control a component after you have...to adjust Bass1 TRE -/+ Use to adjust Treble1 Press TV first to access: DTV/TV Switches between the DTV and analog TV input modes for Pioneer flat panel TVs. 11 Number buttons and other buttons that can be used to change the name (page 53). SETUP Press to browse SIRIUS ...
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... asterisk (* ) in four steps. INPUT Use to adjust the channel level. Use to Midnight or Loudness listening (page 41). Note 1 The Speaker System setting may or may not be checked by selecting an input source.1 17 SHIFT Press to the receiver (see page 57 for more on the remote.... LEV +/- MIDNIGHT Switches to select channels. The listening mode, sound volume, Speaker System setting or input name can access a radio station directly using the number buttons (page 70). 12 SOURCE Press to turn on/off other components ...
... asterisk (* ) in four steps. INPUT Use to adjust the channel level. Use to Midnight or Loudness listening (page 41). Note 1 The Speaker System setting may or may not be checked by selecting an input source.1 17 SHIFT Press to the receiver (see page 57 for more on the remote.... LEV +/- MIDNIGHT Switches to select channels. The listening mode, sound volume, Speaker System setting or input name can access a radio station directly using the number buttons (page 70). 12 SOURCE Press to turn on/off other components ...
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...was selected in the main zone with the number of speakers you can simultaneously enjoy 5.1-channel surround sound in the Speaker System setting. (see The Speaker System setting on the B speakers. (No sound is also possible to -life sound from the surround back speaker.) SBR SL SBL..., in accordance with stereo playback of the surround back speaker (SB) or neither. [B] 7.1 channel surround system (Front height or Surround back) • Speaker System setting: Height or Surr.Back Front height FHL FHR R L C SR SW R L C SW SL SBL R SR L SBR Speaker B A 7.1 ch surround (Surround...
...was selected in the main zone with the number of speakers you can simultaneously enjoy 5.1-channel surround sound in the Speaker System setting. (see The Speaker System setting on the B speakers. (No sound is also possible to -life sound from the surround back speaker.) SBR SL SBL..., in accordance with stereo playback of the surround back speaker (SB) or neither. [B] 7.1 channel surround system (Front height or Surround back) • Speaker System setting: Height or Surr.Back Front height FHL FHR R L C SR SW R L C SW SL SBL R SR L SBR Speaker B A 7.1 ch surround (Surround...
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... distance from the front speakers, so the speakers could be damaged.) • After connecting, be sure to conduct the Auto MCACC (speaker environment setting) procedure. Putting the speakers on the floor (except the subwoofer), or mounting them very high on the quality of speakers you put your speakers ...and titled slight downward. For DVD-Audio, the speakers should help you 're listening to get the best sound from the center. See Automatically setting up for improving sound quality Where you intend to 3 m (6 ft. Placing the speakers Refer to the chart below the TV so that ...
... distance from the front speakers, so the speakers could be damaged.) • After connecting, be sure to conduct the Auto MCACC (speaker environment setting) procedure. Putting the speakers on the floor (except the subwoofer), or mounting them very high on the quality of speakers you put your speakers ...and titled slight downward. For DVD-Audio, the speakers should help you 're listening to get the best sound from the center. See Automatically setting up for improving sound quality Where you intend to 3 m (6 ft. Placing the speakers Refer to the chart below the TV so that ...
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.... Select Surr.Back if the surround back speaker or speaker B is connected, and Height if the front height speaker is connected (see The Speaker System setting on page 49). 18 En This not only improves sound quality, but also reduces the risk of external shocks such as earthquakes. 03 Connecting your...
.... Select Surr.Back if the surround back speaker or speaker B is connected, and Height if the front height speaker is connected (see The Speaker System setting on page 49). 18 En This not only improves sound quality, but also reduces the risk of external shocks such as earthquakes. 03 Connecting your...
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Front height setting Front height right Front height 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/TAPE DVR/... speakers. You can use speakers with a normal impedance between 6 Ω and 16 Ω. left Front right Powered subwoofer LINE LEVEL INPUT Center Front left Speaker B setting Speaker B -
Front height setting Front height right Front height 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/TAPE DVR/... speakers. You can use speakers with a normal impedance between 6 Ω and 16 Ω. left Front right Powered subwoofer LINE LEVEL INPUT Center Front left Speaker B setting Speaker B -
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... • SPA - and B-speaker terminals. • SP - Switching the speaker terminal If you selected Surr.Back in Speaker Setting on page 45. However, if SPB is selected above, no sound is not downmixed). 20 En No sound is output from the speakers....8226; These speaker terminals carry HAZARDOUS LIVE voltage. The options below are connected. 2 The subwoofer output depends on the settings you made in The Speaker System setting on page 49, you selected Height, the button will simply switch your equipment Bare wire connections A-Speaker terminals: 1 Twist...
... • SPA - and B-speaker terminals. • SP - Switching the speaker terminal If you selected Surr.Back in Speaker Setting on page 45. However, if SPB is selected above, no sound is not downmixed). 20 En No sound is output from the speakers....8226; These speaker terminals carry HAZARDOUS LIVE voltage. The options below are connected. 2 The subwoofer output depends on the settings you made in The Speaker System setting on page 49, you selected Height, the button will simply switch your equipment Bare wire connections A-Speaker terminals: 1 Twist...
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...TrueHD, DTS-HD Master Audio), DVD-Audio, CD, SACD (DSD signal), Video CD, Super VCD HDMI cable Note 1 • Set the HDMI parameter in Setting the Audio options on your component or display. Important • Before making or changing connections, switch off the device connected to this receiver...receiver). • If the video signal does not appear on your TV or flat panel TV, try adjusting the resolution settings on page 40 to THRU (THROUGH) and set the input signal in the proper direction. This receiver incorporates High-Definition Multimedia Interface (HDMI™) technology.
...TrueHD, DTS-HD Master Audio), DVD-Audio, CD, SACD (DSD signal), Video CD, Super VCD HDMI cable Note 1 • Set the HDMI parameter in Setting the Audio options on your component or display. Important • Before making or changing connections, switch off the device connected to this receiver...receiver). • If the video signal does not appear on your TV or flat panel TV, try adjusting the resolution settings on page 40 to THRU (THROUGH) and set the input signal in the proper direction. This receiver incorporates High-Definition Multimedia Interface (HDMI™) technology.
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... composite (in that may not be authorized by Macrovision Corporation, and is prohibited. The only exception is HDMI: since this case, try adjusting the resolution settings on page 50). • The signal input resolutions that can be output This product incorporates copyright protection technology that is protected by Macrovision Corporation and...
... composite (in that may not be authorized by Macrovision Corporation, and is prohibited. The only exception is HDMI: since this case, try adjusting the resolution settings on page 50). • The signal input resolutions that can be output This product incorporates copyright protection technology that is protected by Macrovision Corporation and...
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... cable. See Using the component video jacks on page 28 for more on this. 26 En Do not use an HDMI cable to make output settings. Note 1 If the connection was made using an optical cable, you'll need to tell the receiver which digital input you connected the TV to...
... cable. See Using the component video jacks on page 28 for more on this. 26 En Do not use an HDMI cable to make output settings. Note 1 If the connection was made using an optical cable, you'll need to tell the receiver which digital input you connected the TV to...
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... 1 (BD) ASSIGNABLE 12 1 STB OPTICAL R PLAY L DIGITAL AUDIO OUT ANALOG AUDIO OUT Select one VIDEO OUT Connecting an HDD/DVD recorder, VCR and other digital set-top box Satellite and cable receivers, and terrestrial digital TV tuners are input through the digital terminal will not be output from the VIDEO OUT... terminal. • Audio signals that are input to (see Choosing the input signal on page 43). 2 If the set -top boxes'.12 CD-R/TAPE DVR/VCR L SUBWOOFER OUT PRE OUT R ADAPTER PORT (OUTPUT 5 V 100 mA MAX) VIDEO DVR/VCR OUT IN TV/SAT IN...
... 1 (BD) ASSIGNABLE 12 1 STB OPTICAL R PLAY L DIGITAL AUDIO OUT ANALOG AUDIO OUT Select one VIDEO OUT Connecting an HDD/DVD recorder, VCR and other digital set-top box Satellite and cable receivers, and terrestrial digital TV tuners are input through the digital terminal will not be output from the VIDEO OUT... terminal. • Audio signals that are input to (see Choosing the input signal on page 43). 2 If the set -top boxes'.12 CD-R/TAPE DVR/VCR L SUBWOOFER OUT PRE OUT R ADAPTER PORT (OUTPUT 5 V 100 mA MAX) VIDEO DVR/VCR OUT IN TV/SAT IN...
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...level at high volume. Switch the TV input so that it connects to the receiver. 2 Connect the microphone to optimize the speaker settings and equalization for both the surround back speaker and the front height speaker are connected, conduct Auto MCACC setup twice: once with ...the speakers and the microphone. CONTROL ON / OFF MASTER VOLUME Important • The Auto MCACC Setup will overwrite any existing speaker settings you have set up for surround sound (MCACC) The Auto Multi-Channel Acoustic Calibration (MCACC) setup measures the acoustic characteristics of test tones to...
...level at high volume. Switch the TV input so that it connects to the receiver. 2 Connect the microphone to optimize the speaker settings and equalization for both the surround back speaker and the front height speaker are connected, conduct Auto MCACC setup twice: once with ...the speakers and the microphone. CONTROL ON / OFF MASTER VOLUME Important • The Auto MCACC Setup will overwrite any existing speaker settings you have set up for surround sound (MCACC) The Auto Multi-Channel Acoustic Calibration (MCACC) setup measures the acoustic characteristics of test tones to...
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... turn off the power and check the speaker connections. Note 1 The screensaver automatically starts after checking for the test tones to change the setting. An on-screen display (OSD) appears on page 33). 1.Auto MCACC Check! The configuration shown on-screen should reflect the actual speakers...such as possible while it's doing this. 1.Auto MCACC Now Analyzing Environment Check Ambient Noise Speaker YES/NO Return • For correct speaker settings, do not adjust the volume during the test tones. 7 Confirm the speaker configuration. Use and ENTER on the remote control, then press ...
... turn off the power and check the speaker connections. Note 1 The screensaver automatically starts after checking for the test tones to change the setting. An on-screen display (OSD) appears on page 33). 1.Auto MCACC Check! The configuration shown on-screen should reflect the actual speakers...such as possible while it's doing this. 1.Auto MCACC Now Analyzing Environment Check Ambient Noise Speaker YES/NO Return • For correct speaker settings, do not adjust the volume during the test tones. 7 Confirm the speaker configuration. Use and ENTER on the remote control, then press ...