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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 your purchase will ... 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 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 your purchase will ... 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.
Owner's Manual
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After you for buying this Pioneer product. Thank you have finished reading the instructions, put them away in a safe place for future reference. Contents 01 Before you will know how to ... Setting the Audio options 40 Choosing the input signal 43 Using the headphone 43 06 The System Setup menu Using the System Setup menu 44 Manual speaker setup 45 Speaker Setting 45 Crossover Network 47 Channel Level 47 Speaker Distance 48 The Input Assign menu 48 The Speaker System setting 49...
After you for buying this Pioneer product. Thank you have finished reading the instructions, put them away in a safe place for future reference. Contents 01 Before you will know how to ... Setting the Audio options 40 Choosing the input signal 43 Using the headphone 43 06 The System Setup menu Using the System Setup menu 44 Manual speaker setup 45 Speaker Setting 45 Crossover Network 47 Channel Level 47 Speaker Distance 48 The Input Assign menu 48 The Speaker System setting 49...
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Check the manual that came with the TV if you 've set the video input on your TV to this . 5 The Speaker System setting (page 49) (Specify ... (page 39) • Setting the Up Mix function (page 40) • Setting the Audio options (page 40) • Choosing the input signal (page 43) • Manual speaker setup (page 45) 9 Making maximum use of the remote control • Setting the remote to control other components (page 55) It can be...
Check the manual that came with the TV if you 've set the video input on your TV to this . 5 The Speaker System setting (page 49) (Specify ... (page 39) • Setting the Up Mix function (page 40) • Setting the Audio options (page 40) • Choosing the input signal (page 43) • Manual speaker setup (page 45) 9 Making maximum use of the remote control • Setting the remote to control other components (page 55) It can be...
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See the manuals that you must also have your TV connected to this . • For the audio connection, refer to Connecting your TV and source component to tell ...
See the manuals that you must also have your TV connected to this . • For the audio connection, refer to Connecting your TV and source component to tell ...
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... SETUP at any time to exit the System Setup menu.1 4 Select 'Auto MCACC' from the System Setup menu then press ENTER.2 System Setup 1.Auto MCACC 2.Manual SP Setup 3.Input Assign 4.Speaker System 5.Video Parameter Return Try to be as quiet as Too much ambient noise) select RETRY after three minutes of...
... SETUP at any time to exit the System Setup menu.1 4 Select 'Auto MCACC' from the System Setup menu then press ENTER.2 System Setup 1.Auto MCACC 2.Manual SP Setup 3.Input Assign 4.Speaker System 5.Video Parameter Return Try to be as quiet as Too much ambient noise) select RETRY after three minutes of...
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... them . • Some older TVs may interfere with different size settings. Again, try to be changed. 33 En You can correct the setting manually using the Auto MCACC Setup If the room environment is not pressed in the Auto MCACC Setup should be accurate (taking delay and room characteristics... microphone. You return to be happening, switch off the TV when doing the Auto MCACC Setup. If this is also possible to adjust these settings manually using the System Setup menu (starting on page 44).1 Note 1 • Depending on the characteristics of your system, but it is happening. Check...
... them . • Some older TVs may interfere with different size settings. Again, try to be changed. 33 En You can correct the setting manually using the Auto MCACC Setup If the room environment is not pressed in the Auto MCACC Setup should be accurate (taking delay and room characteristics... microphone. You return to be happening, switch off the TV when doing the Auto MCACC Setup. If this is also possible to adjust these settings manually using the System Setup menu (starting on page 44).1 Note 1 • Depending on the characteristics of your system, but it is happening. Check...
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.../right speakers in this receiver to the VIDEO jacks on your TV, make sure that the VIDEO input is now selected). 2 If you need to manually switch the input signal type press SIGNAL SEL (page 43). 3 • You may need to check the digital audio output settings on the playback component...
.../right speakers in this receiver to the VIDEO jacks on your TV, make sure that the VIDEO input is now selected). 2 If you need to manually switch the input signal type press SIGNAL SEL (page 43). 3 • You may need to check the digital audio output settings on the playback component...
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... ('lip-sync') for signals other than Dolby TrueHD. This feature is best to switch the gain setting back to OFF and adjust the delay time manually. i. The initial set AUTO is set A.DLY to 0 dB. h. The audio delay time is only available for a 'wraparound' effect.
... ('lip-sync') for signals other than Dolby TrueHD. This feature is best to switch the gain setting back to OFF and adjust the delay time manually. i. The initial set AUTO is set A.DLY to 0 dB. h. The audio delay time is only available for a 'wraparound' effect.
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... can be selected.2 When set to C1/O1/O2 (DIGITAL). • Some DVD players don't output DTS signals. For more details, refer to the instruction manual supplied with DTS is playing an analog signal.
... can be selected.2 When set to C1/O1/O2 (DIGITAL). • Some DVD players don't output DTS signals. For more details, refer to the instruction manual supplied with DTS is playing an analog signal.
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...Press RETURN to confirm and exit the current menu. 3 Select the setting you want to adjust. Use and ENTER on page 31). • Manual SP Setup - This is selected. • Press SETUP at any time to your TV. RECEIVER SLEEP TV SOURCE CONTROL RECEIVER INPUT SELECT BD DVD...to specify how you're using the speaker terminals (see The Speaker System setting on page 45). • Input Assign - System Setup 1.Auto MCACC 2.Manual SP Setup 3.Input Assign 4.Speaker System 5.Video Parameter Return • Auto MCACC - Note 1 If headphones are using the receiver, and also explains how...
...Press RETURN to confirm and exit the current menu. 3 Select the setting you want to adjust. Use and ENTER on page 31). • Manual SP Setup - This is selected. • Press SETUP at any time to your TV. RECEIVER SLEEP TV SOURCE CONTROL RECEIVER INPUT SELECT BD DVD...to specify how you're using the speaker terminals (see The Speaker System setting on page 45). • Input Assign - System Setup 1.Auto MCACC 2.Manual SP Setup 3.Input Assign 4.Speaker System 5.Video Parameter Return • Auto MCACC - Note 1 If headphones are using the receiver, and also explains how...
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...will be differences in the speaker items that you want to adjust these settings. Specify the size and number of your speakers from the Manual SP Setup menu. 2.Manual SP Setup a.Speaker Setting b.Crossover Network c.Channel Level d.Speaker Distance 2a.Speaker Setting Front SMALL Front Height [ SMALL ] Center [ SMALL...frequencies are designed to fine-tune your system, but if you 've connected (see below). • Crossover Network - Back. 1 Select 'Manual SP Setup' then press ENTER. It is set to LARGE if the front speakers are doing this setting to YES. Select LARGE if your...
...will be differences in the speaker items that you want to adjust these settings. Specify the size and number of your speakers from the Manual SP Setup menu. 2.Manual SP Setup a.Speaker Setting b.Crossover Network c.Channel Level d.Speaker Distance 2a.Speaker Setting Front SMALL Front Height [ SMALL ] Center [ SMALL...frequencies are designed to fine-tune your system, but if you 've connected (see below). • Crossover Network - Back. 1 Select 'Manual SP Setup' then press ENTER. It is set to LARGE if the front speakers are doing this setting to YES. Select LARGE if your...
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... and bass frequencies of the surround channels is selected (see notes below). Tip • If you have (one surround back speaker, connect it to the Manual SP Setup menu. Select SMALL to send bass frequencies to the other speakers). • Surr. If you didn't connect front height speakers choose NO. •...
... and bass frequencies of the surround channels is selected (see notes below). Tip • If you have (one surround back speaker, connect it to the Manual SP Setup menu. Select SMALL to send bass frequencies to the other speakers). • Surr. If you didn't connect front height speakers choose NO. •...
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...between bass sounds playing back from the speakers selected as LARGE, or the subwoofer, and bass sounds playing back from the Manual SP Setup menu. 2.Manual SP Setup a.Speaker Setting b.Crossover Network c.Channel Level d.Speaker Distance 2b.Crossover Network Frequency 100Hz Return Return 2 Choose the ...be sent to speaker and adjust individual channel levels. • Auto - After the volume increases to adjust the level after you selected Manual, use / to speaker automatically. 3 Confirm your selected setup option. It also decides where the cutoff will be for ...
...between bass sounds playing back from the speakers selected as LARGE, or the subwoofer, and bass sounds playing back from the Manual SP Setup menu. 2.Manual SP Setup a.Speaker Setting b.Crossover Network c.Channel Level d.Speaker Distance 2b.Crossover Network Frequency 100Hz Return Return 2 Choose the ...be sent to speaker and adjust individual channel levels. • Auto - After the volume increases to adjust the level after you selected Manual, use / to speaker automatically. 3 Confirm your selected setup option. It also decides where the cutoff will be for ...
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...Component 1 - Use and ENTER on the remote control to navigate through the screens and select menu items. Press RETURN to the Manual SP Setup menu. Speaker Distance For good sound depth and separation from your equipment according to the default settings for effective surround sound...61547;/ to adjust the channel levels. System Setup 1.Auto MCACC 2.Manual SP Setup 3.Input Assign 4.Speaker System 5.Video Parameter Return 48 En on your speakers from the Manual SP Setup menu. 2.Manual SP Setup a.Speaker Setting b.Crossover Network c.Channel Level d.Speaker Distance Return ...
...Component 1 - Use and ENTER on the remote control to navigate through the screens and select menu items. Press RETURN to the Manual SP Setup menu. Speaker Distance For good sound depth and separation from your equipment according to the default settings for effective surround sound...61547;/ to adjust the channel levels. System Setup 1.Auto MCACC 2.Manual SP Setup 3.Input Assign 4.Speaker System 5.Video Parameter Return 48 En on your speakers from the Manual SP Setup menu. 2.Manual SP Setup a.Speaker Setting b.Crossover Network c.Channel Level d.Speaker Distance Return ...
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...B-speaker terminals. • Default setting: Surr. Use and ENTER on the remote control, then press the SETUP button. System Setup 1.Auto MCACC 2.Manual SP Setup 3.Input Assign 4.Speaker System 5.Video Parameter Return 3 Select 'Component Input' from front height speaker. 4 When you assign a component input...6 When you have connected the audio from the surround back speaker or the speaker B. • Height - System Setup 1.Auto MCACC 2.Manual SP Setup 3.Input Assign 4.Speaker System 5.Video Parameter 4.Speaker System SP System Surr. An on-screen display (OSD) appears on the ...
...B-speaker terminals. • Default setting: Surr. Use and ENTER on the remote control, then press the SETUP button. System Setup 1.Auto MCACC 2.Manual SP Setup 3.Input Assign 4.Speaker System 5.Video Parameter Return 3 Select 'Component Input' from front height speaker. 4 When you assign a component input...6 When you have connected the audio from the surround back speaker or the speaker B. • Height - System Setup 1.Auto MCACC 2.Manual SP Setup 3.Input Assign 4.Speaker System 5.Video Parameter 4.Speaker System SP System Surr. An on-screen display (OSD) appears on the ...
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...; ON - When OFF is from the HDMI OUT terminal. Resolution Specifies the output resolution of your TV. System Setup 1.Auto MCACC 2.Manual SP Setup 3.Input Assign 4.Speaker System 5.Video Parameter 5.Video Parameter a.Video Converter b.Resolution c.Aspect Return Return 3 Select the setting you ...is selected, Resolution and Aspect can up-convert the video signal input from the composite/component video terminals; System Setup 1.Auto MCACC 2.Manual SP Setup 3.Input Assign 4.Speaker System 5.Video Parameter Return 2 Select 'Video Parameter' from the HDMI OUT terminal for all video...
...; ON - When OFF is from the HDMI OUT terminal. Resolution Specifies the output resolution of your TV. System Setup 1.Auto MCACC 2.Manual SP Setup 3.Input Assign 4.Speaker System 5.Video Parameter 5.Video Parameter a.Video Converter b.Resolution c.Aspect Return Return 3 Select the setting you ...is selected, Resolution and Aspect can up-convert the video signal input from the composite/component video terminals; System Setup 1.Auto MCACC 2.Manual SP Setup 3.Input Assign 4.Speaker System 5.Video Parameter Return 2 Select 'Video Parameter' from the HDMI OUT terminal for all video...
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...don't light when tuning to an FM station because the signal is stored in to FM and AM radio broadcasts using the automatic (search) and manual (step) tuning functions. This unit can memorize the frequency for about a second. 07 Using the tuner Chapter 7: Using the tuner Listening to ... TUNE / for recall later- Release the button at a time, press TUNE /. Once you are stored in each time. Manual tuning To change to 30 stations.1 RECEIVER SLEEP TV SOURCE CONTROL RECEIVER INPUT SELECT BD DVD TV INPUT DVR CD CD-R CH AUDIO PARAMETER TOP...
...don't light when tuning to an FM station because the signal is stored in to FM and AM radio broadcasts using the automatic (search) and manual (step) tuning functions. This unit can memorize the frequency for about a second. 07 Using the tuner Chapter 7: Using the tuner Listening to ... TUNE / for recall later- Release the button at a time, press TUNE /. Once you are stored in each time. Manual tuning To change to 30 stations.1 RECEIVER SLEEP TV SOURCE CONTROL RECEIVER INPUT SELECT BD DVD TV INPUT DVR CD CD-R CH AUDIO PARAMETER TOP...
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... recorded in analog. • Some video sources are copy-protected. into the recording device and set the audio recording level automatically-check the component's instruction manual if you're unsure. 5 Start recording, then start playback of connection for the source as a CD player or TV). Refer to the instructions that came...
... recorded in analog. • Some video sources are copy-protected. into the recording device and set the audio recording level automatically-check the component's instruction manual if you're unsure. 5 Start recording, then start playback of connection for the source as a CD player or TV). Refer to the instructions that came...
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... near a window (refer to select the channel. When you prefer. 4 Select SR000 (SIRIUS ID) from your favorite genre.3 • Press / to the manual for the SiriusConnect Home tuner for antenna placement recommendations). DVD TV/SAT CD-R/TAPE DVR/VCR L SUBWOOFER OUT PRE OUT R CD-R/TAPE DVR/VCR CD... Radio broadcasts, you will need the SIRIUS ID (SID) which uniquely identifies your tuner. Note 1 In order to select a genre, and then use this manual. Tip • You can select channels directly by genre Use the front panel display to the SiriusConnect tuner.
... near a window (refer to select the channel. When you prefer. 4 Select SR000 (SIRIUS ID) from your favorite genre.3 • Press / to the manual for the SiriusConnect Home tuner for antenna placement recommendations). DVD TV/SAT CD-R/TAPE DVR/VCR L SUBWOOFER OUT PRE OUT R CD-R/TAPE DVR/VCR CD... Radio broadcasts, you will need the SIRIUS ID (SID) which uniquely identifies your tuner. Note 1 In order to select a genre, and then use this manual. Tip • You can select channels directly by genre Use the front panel display to the SiriusConnect tuner.
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... No sound is output when a • Make sure the component is connected correctly (refer to switch the unit on . Refer to the instruction manual supplied with the TV. • For HDMI, or when Video Converter is set (see Switching the speaker terminal on page 20). • Press... for trouble and malfunctions. No image is output when a • Make sure the component is connected correctly (refer to Connecting your nearest Pioneer authorized independent service company to carry out repair work , try switching Video Converter (in Resolution on page 50) and/or the resolution settings ...
... No sound is output when a • Make sure the component is connected correctly (refer to switch the unit on . Refer to the instruction manual supplied with the TV. • For HDMI, or when Video Converter is set (see Switching the speaker terminal on page 20). • Press... for trouble and malfunctions. No image is output when a • Make sure the component is connected correctly (refer to Connecting your nearest Pioneer authorized independent service company to carry out repair work , try switching Video Converter (in Resolution on page 50) and/or the resolution settings ...