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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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... invalidate the user's right to use in a particular installation. Replacement and mounting of the FCC Rules. Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. - Product Name: AUDIO/VIDEO MULTI-CHANNEL RECEIVER Model Number: VSX-920 Responsible Party Name: PIONEER ELECTRONICS (USA) INC. LONG BEACH, CA 90810-1003, U.S.A. Any failure due to operate the equipment. WARNING This equipment is for...
... invalidate the user's right to use in a particular installation. Replacement and mounting of the FCC Rules. Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. - Product Name: AUDIO/VIDEO MULTI-CHANNEL RECEIVER Model Number: VSX-920 Responsible Party Name: PIONEER ELECTRONICS (USA) INC. LONG BEACH, CA 90810-1003, U.S.A. Any failure due to operate the equipment. WARNING This equipment is for...
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...have finished reading the instructions, put them away in a safe place for buying this Pioneer product. Please read through these operating instructions so you start Checking what's in the receiver 30 05 Listening to station presets 53 Naming preset stations 53 4 En Contents 01 Before... 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 28 Connecting other audio components 28 Connecting antennas 29 Using external antennas 29 Connecting to...
...have finished reading the instructions, put them away in a safe place for buying this Pioneer product. Please read through these operating instructions so you start Checking what's in the receiver 30 05 Listening to station presets 53 Naming preset stations 53 4 En Contents 01 Before... 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 28 Connecting other audio components 28 Connecting antennas 29 Using external antennas 29 Connecting to...
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... © DTS, Inc. Manufactured under license under license from Dolby Laboratories. DTS and the Symbol are registered trademarks, & DTS-HD, DTS-HD Master Audio, and the DTS logos are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories. Patent #'s: 5,451,942; 5,956,674; 5,974,380; 5,978,762; 6,226,616; 6,... & 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 Music...
... © DTS, Inc. Manufactured under license under license from Dolby Laboratories. DTS and the Symbol are registered trademarks, & DTS-HD, DTS-HD Master Audio, and the DTS logos are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories. Patent #'s: 5,451,942; 5,956,674; 5,974,380; 5,978,762; 6,226,616; 6,... & 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 Music...
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...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) • Plugging ... 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 (page 40) • Setting the Audio options (page 40) • Choosing the input signal (page 43) • Manual ...
...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) • Plugging ... 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 (page 40) • Setting the Audio options (page 40) • Choosing the input signal (page 43) • Manual ...
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... PHASE CONTROL SPEAKERS DIMMER DISPLAY BAND 6 7 8 AUDIO/ VIDEO MULTI- The brightness 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...name stations for recall (page 52, 53). 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 iPod iPhone VIDEO L AUDIO R MCACC SETUP MIC 9 10 11 12 13 ...
... PHASE CONTROL SPEAKERS DIMMER DISPLAY BAND 6 7 8 AUDIO/ VIDEO MULTI- The brightness 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...name stations for recall (page 52, 53). 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 iPod iPhone VIDEO L AUDIO R MCACC SETUP MIC 9 10 11 12 13 ...
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... 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 or USB mass storage device as an audio source (page 62 and page 65). 13 AUDIO/VIDEO input See Connecting to the front... panel video terminal on page 35) and Stream Direct playback. STEREO/ALC Switches between Auto surround mode (Auto playback ...
... 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 or USB mass storage device as an audio source (page 62 and page 65). 13 AUDIO/VIDEO input See Connecting to the front... panel video terminal on page 35) and Stream Direct playback. STEREO/ALC Switches between Auto surround mode (Auto playback ...
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... Logic II options (page 35). You can check the remaining sleep time at any time by pressing SLEEP once. 2 RECEIVER Switches the receiver between stereo playback, Auto level control stereo mode (page 37) and Front Stage Surround Advance modes (page 37). Switches between standby ...ñol 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 VOL 6 AUTO/ STEREO/ BD MENU 7 DIRECT A.L.C. STANDARD ADV SURR AUDIO PARAMETER TOP 8 MENU TUNE TUNER ...
... Logic II options (page 35). You can check the remaining sleep time at any time by pressing SLEEP once. 2 RECEIVER Switches the receiver between stereo playback, Auto level control stereo mode (page 37) and Front Stage Surround Advance modes (page 37). Switches between standby ...ñol 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 VOL 6 AUTO/ STEREO/ BD MENU 7 DIRECT A.L.C. STANDARD ADV SURR AUDIO PARAMETER TOP 8 MENU TUNE TUNER ...
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.../VCR L SUBWOOFER OUT PRE OUT R CD-R/TAPE DVR/VCR CD L ADAPTER PORT (OUTPUT 5 V 100 mA MAX) VIDEO DVR/VCR OUT IN TV/SAT IN Class 2 Wiring COAXIAL ASSIGNABLE DVR/VCR IN 1 (CD) OPTICAL IN 2 OUT... IN 1 (CD-R/TAPE) HDMI ASSIGNABLE 12 IN R TV/SAT DVD L IN R AUDIO IN MONITOR OUT DVD IN BD IN ANTENNA PR PB Y MONITOR OUT BD FM UNBAL 75 SIRIUS IN IN ...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. The front...
.../VCR L SUBWOOFER OUT PRE OUT R CD-R/TAPE DVR/VCR CD L ADAPTER PORT (OUTPUT 5 V 100 mA MAX) VIDEO DVR/VCR OUT IN TV/SAT IN Class 2 Wiring COAXIAL ASSIGNABLE DVR/VCR IN 1 (CD) OPTICAL IN 2 OUT... IN 1 (CD-R/TAPE) HDMI ASSIGNABLE 12 IN R TV/SAT DVD L IN R AUDIO IN MONITOR OUT DVD IN BD IN ANTENNA PR PB Y MONITOR OUT BD FM UNBAL 75 SIRIUS IN IN ...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. The front...
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...Note 1 • Set the HDMI parameter in Setting the Audio options on your component or display. HDMI cables Both video and sound signals can be heard from this receiver). • If the video signal does not appear on your TV or flat panel TV... transmitted simultaneously with , including DVD-Video, DVD-Audio, SACD, Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby TrueHD, DTS-HD Master Audio (see below through HDMI connections.2 • Digital transfer of uncompressed video (contents protected by the transformers in the illustration). This receiver incorporates High-Definition Multimedia Interface (HDMI...
...Note 1 • Set the HDMI parameter in Setting the Audio options on your component or display. HDMI cables Both video and sound signals can be heard from this receiver). • If the video signal does not appear on your TV or flat panel TV... transmitted simultaneously with , including DVD-Video, DVD-Audio, SACD, Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby TrueHD, DTS-HD Master Audio (see below through HDMI connections.2 • Digital transfer of uncompressed video (contents protected by the transformers in the illustration). This receiver incorporates High-Definition Multimedia Interface (HDMI...
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... luminance (Y) signal and the color (PB and PR) signals and then output. In this receiver.1 Video cables Standard RCA video cables These cables are trademarks of HDMI Licensing, LLC. Analog audio cables Use stereo RCA phono cables to the composite video terminals. The yellow plugs distinguish them from cables for coaxial digital connections. 22 En...
... luminance (Y) signal and the color (PB and PR) signals and then output. In this receiver.1 Video cables Standard RCA video cables These cables are trademarks of HDMI Licensing, LLC. Analog audio cables Use stereo RCA phono cables to the composite video terminals. The yellow plugs distinguish them from cables for coaxial digital connections. 22 En...
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...PR PB Y MONITOR OUT BD FM UNBAL 75 SIRIUS IN IN IN 2 (DVD) AM LOOP COMPONENT VIDEO IN 1 (BD) ASSIGNABLE 12 FRONT HEIGHT SPEAKERS B R L 1 HDMI IN HDMI/DVI-compatible TV OPTICAL R L DIGITAL AUDIO OUT ANALOG AUDIO OUT Select one This connection is required in order to listen to (see Choosing the input signal... 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...
...PR PB Y MONITOR OUT BD FM UNBAL 75 SIRIUS IN IN IN 2 (DVD) AM LOOP COMPONENT VIDEO IN 1 (BD) ASSIGNABLE 12 FRONT HEIGHT SPEAKERS B R L 1 HDMI IN HDMI/DVI-compatible TV OPTICAL R L DIGITAL AUDIO OUT ANALOG AUDIO OUT Select one This connection is required in order to listen to (see Choosing the input signal... 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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... 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 (see Choosing the input... / SPEAKERS B R L HDMI IN TV 1 2 3 OPTICAL R L DIGITAL AUDIO OUT ANALOG AUDIO OUT Select one DVD player VIDEO OUT 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 (see Choosing the input signal on page...
... 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 (see Choosing the input... / SPEAKERS B R L HDMI IN TV 1 2 3 OPTICAL R L DIGITAL AUDIO OUT ANALOG AUDIO OUT Select one DVD player VIDEO OUT 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 (see Choosing the input signal on page...
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... OUT IN IN L Class 2 Wiring COAXIAL ASSIGNABLE DVR/VCR IN 1 (CD) OPTICAL IN 2 OUT IN 1 (CD-R/TAPE) HDMI ASSIGNABLE 12 IN R TV/SAT DVD L IN R AUDIO IN MONITOR OUT DVD IN BD IN ANTENNA PR PB Y MONITOR OUT BD FM UNBAL 75 SIRIUS IN IN IN 2 (DVD) AM LOOP COMPONENT... the sound of a TV (with no HDMI input This diagram shows connections of the TV over the receiver. 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 DVD player to (see Choosing the input signal on the...
... OUT IN IN L Class 2 Wiring COAXIAL ASSIGNABLE DVR/VCR IN 1 (CD) OPTICAL IN 2 OUT IN 1 (CD-R/TAPE) HDMI ASSIGNABLE 12 IN R TV/SAT DVD L IN R AUDIO IN MONITOR OUT DVD IN BD IN ANTENNA PR PB Y MONITOR OUT BD FM UNBAL 75 SIRIUS IN IN IN 2 (DVD) AM LOOP COMPONENT... the sound of a TV (with no HDMI input This diagram shows connections of the TV over the receiver. 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 DVD player to (see Choosing the input signal on the...
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...this . 27 En Connecting your equipment 03 English Deutsch Français Italiano Nederlands Español Connecting a satellite receiver or other video sources This receiver has audio/video inputs and outputs suitable for more on this too. Note 1 If the connection was made using HDMI on page... 24 or Using the component video jacks on page 28 for connecting analog or digital video recorders, including HDD/DVD recorders and VCRs...
...this . 27 En Connecting your equipment 03 English Deutsch Français Italiano Nederlands Español Connecting a satellite receiver or other video sources This receiver has audio/video inputs and outputs suitable for more on this too. Note 1 If the connection was made using HDMI on page... 24 or Using the component video jacks on page 28 for connecting analog or digital video recorders, including HDD/DVD recorders and VCRs...
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...75 SIRIUS IN IN IN 2 (DVD) AM LOOP COMPONENT VIDEO IN 1 (BD) ASSIGNABLE 12 Important • If you connect any source component to the receiver using a component video input, you must connect digital components to analog audio jacks if you want to record to/from digital components (like...source and TV are both compatible) is progressive-scan video, which digital input you must also have your TV connected to this . • For the audio connection, refer to (see Choosing the input signal on this receiver's COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jacks. See the manuals that you connected the ...
...75 SIRIUS IN IN IN 2 (DVD) AM LOOP COMPONENT VIDEO IN 1 (BD) ASSIGNABLE 12 Important • If you connect any source component to the receiver using a component video input, you must connect digital components to analog audio jacks if you want to record to/from digital components (like...source and TV are both compatible) is progressive-scan video, which digital input you must also have your TV connected to this . • For the audio connection, refer to (see Choosing the input signal on this receiver's COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jacks. See the manuals that you connected the ...
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...tugging the cord, and never touch the power cord when your nearest Pioneer authorized independent service company for a replacement. • The receiver should be routed so that they are standard audio/video jacks. The power cords should be stepped on the PUSH OPEN tab...rear panel connections. • Push down on . CONTROL ON / OFF MASTER VOLUME VIDEO INPUT USB iPod iPhone VIDEO L AUDIO R MCACC SETUP MIC This receiver VIDEO L R AUDIO/VIDEO OUTPUT Video camera (etc.) Plugging in the receiver Only plug in after you find it with other object on the remote control. Hook...
...tugging the cord, and never touch the power cord when your nearest Pioneer authorized independent service company for a replacement. • The receiver should be routed so that they are standard audio/video jacks. The power cords should be stepped on the PUSH OPEN tab...rear panel connections. • Push down on . CONTROL ON / OFF MASTER VOLUME VIDEO INPUT USB iPod iPhone VIDEO L AUDIO R MCACC SETUP MIC This receiver VIDEO L R AUDIO/VIDEO OUTPUT Video camera (etc.) Plugging in the receiver Only plug in after you find it with other object on the remote control. Hook...
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...and the front height speaker are output at high volume. Otherwise, place the microphone at your TV. RECEIVER SLEEP TV SOURCE CONTROL RECEIVER INPUT SELECT BD DVD TV INPUT AUDIO PARAMETER TOP MENU TUNE TUNER EDIT MASTER TOOLS VOLUME MENU PRESET ENTER HOME MENU SETUP iPod CTRL CATEGORY TUNE...and the microphone. Make sure there are no need to conduct Auto MCACC Setup every time the Speaker System setting is changed.) VIDEO INPUT USB iPod iPhone VIDEO L AUDIO R MCACC SETUP MIC Microphone Tripod If you have a tripod, use it to place the microphone so that it 's about ...
...and the front height speaker are output at high volume. Otherwise, place the microphone at your TV. RECEIVER SLEEP TV SOURCE CONTROL RECEIVER INPUT SELECT BD DVD TV INPUT AUDIO PARAMETER TOP MENU TUNE TUNER EDIT MASTER TOOLS VOLUME MENU PRESET ENTER HOME MENU SETUP iPod CTRL CATEGORY TUNE...and the microphone. Make sure there are no need to conduct Auto MCACC Setup every time the Speaker System setting is changed.) VIDEO INPUT USB iPod iPhone VIDEO L AUDIO R MCACC SETUP MIC Microphone Tripod If you have a tripod, use it to place the microphone so that it 's about ...
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...disc, you should be set to output Dolby Digital, DTS and 88.2 kHz / 96 kHz PCM (2 channel) audio, and if there is an MPEG audio option, set this to convert the MPEG audio to PCM. • Depending on your DVD player or source discs, you may need to manually switch the ... (such as a DVD disc) with your home theater system. 1 Switch on your TV, make sure that the VIDEO input is now selected). 2 If you connected this receiver. Note 1 Make sure that the TV's video input is set to a multichannel listening mode if you want multichannel surround sound. 34 En When using a surround...
...disc, you should be set to output Dolby Digital, DTS and 88.2 kHz / 96 kHz PCM (2 channel) audio, and if there is an MPEG audio option, set this to convert the MPEG audio to PCM. • Depending on your DVD player or source discs, you may need to manually switch the ... (such as a DVD disc) with your home theater system. 1 Switch on your TV, make sure that the VIDEO input is now selected). 2 If you connected this receiver. Note 1 Make sure that the TV's video input is set to a multichannel listening mode if you want multichannel surround sound. 34 En When using a surround...
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... display. AUTO/ STEREO/ BD MENU DIRECT A.L.C. Check the digital format indicators in surround sound Using this receiver, you can also adjust the H.GAIN effect (see Setting the Audio options on page 40). 35 En Listening in the display to movie sources • NEO:6 MUSIC -... MOVIE - Up to 5.1 channel sound, especially suited to movie sources • DOLBY PLII MUSIC3 - Up to 5.1 channel sound, especially suited for video games • NEO:6 CINEMA - STANDARD ADV SURR • While listening to a source, press AUTO/DIRECT2 for auto playback of source you're listening...
... display. AUTO/ STEREO/ BD MENU DIRECT A.L.C. Check the digital format indicators in surround sound Using this receiver, you can also adjust the H.GAIN effect (see Setting the Audio options on page 40). 35 En Listening in the display to movie sources • NEO:6 MUSIC -... MOVIE - Up to 5.1 channel sound, especially suited to movie sources • DOLBY PLII MUSIC3 - Up to 5.1 channel sound, especially suited for video games • NEO:6 CINEMA - STANDARD ADV SURR • While listening to a source, press AUTO/DIRECT2 for auto playback of source you're listening...