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...201;tats-unis) http://www.pioneerelectronics.ca (Canada) Operating Instructions Mode d'emploi Manual de instrucciones HTP-072 Home Theater Package Ensemble de Cinéma Maison Paquete de Home Theater VSX-324-K-P AV Receiver Récepteur AV Receptor AV Register your product on http://www.pioneerelectronics.com (US) http... of your purchase will be on file for reference in 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 ...
...201;tats-unis) http://www.pioneerelectronics.ca (Canada) Operating Instructions Mode d'emploi Manual de instrucciones HTP-072 Home Theater Package Ensemble de Cinéma Maison Paquete de Home Theater VSX-324-K-P AV Receiver Récepteur AV Receptor AV Register your product on http://www.pioneerelectronics.com (US) http... of your purchase will be on file for reference in 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 ...
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...or moisture. D3-4-2-1-7a_A1_En XXX VENTILATION CAUTION When installing this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which the receiver is connected. - less than 85 %RH (cooling vents not blocked) Do not install this equipment (such as a lighted ...encouraged to try to correct the interference by operating the equipment on the equipment. Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. - Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for ventilation to persons. D3-4-2-1-7b*_A1_En Operating Environment Operating environment...
...or moisture. D3-4-2-1-7a_A1_En XXX VENTILATION CAUTION When installing this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which the receiver is connected. - less than 85 %RH (cooling vents not blocked) Do not install this equipment (such as a lighted ...encouraged to try to correct the interference by operating the equipment on the equipment. Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. - Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for ventilation to persons. D3-4-2-1-7b*_A1_En Operating Environment Operating environment...
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... unit 33 Specifications 33 4 En After you have finished reading the instructions, put them away in the receiver 17 03 Basic playback Playing a source 18 Selecting the audio input signal 18 Playing an iPod 19 Playing...the speakers 10 Hints on an iPod 20 Basic playback controls 20 Switches between the iPod controls and the receiver controls 20 Playing a USB device 20 Basic playback controls 21 Compressed audio compatibility 21 Listening to the radio...iPod 16 Connecting a USB device 17 Plugging in a safe place for buying this Pioneer product. Thank you for future reference.
... unit 33 Specifications 33 4 En After you have finished reading the instructions, put them away in the receiver 17 03 Basic playback Playing a source 18 Selecting the audio input signal 18 Playing an iPod 19 Playing...the speakers 10 Hints on an iPod 20 Basic playback controls 20 Switches between the iPod controls and the receiver controls 20 Playing a USB device 20 Basic playback controls 21 Compressed audio compatibility 21 Listening to the radio...iPod 16 Connecting a USB device 17 Plugging in a safe place for buying this Pioneer product. Thank you for future reference.
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...- in direct sunlight - English Français Español Before you start Checking what's in the box Please check that you've received the following supplied accessories: • Remote control • AAA size IEC R03 dry cell batteries (to confirm system operation) x2 • ...AM loop antenna • FM wire antenna • SPEAKER CAUTION Sheet (English only) • These operating instructions Installing the receiver • When installing this unit, make the connections and settings. It can be used easily after following : Required setting item Setting to be ...
...- in direct sunlight - English Français Español Before you start Checking what's in the box Please check that you've received the following supplied accessories: • Remote control • AAA size IEC R03 dry cell batteries (to confirm system operation) x2 • ...AM loop antenna • FM wire antenna • SPEAKER CAUTION Sheet (English only) • These operating instructions Installing the receiver • When installing this unit, make the connections and settings. It can be used easily after following : Required setting item Setting to be ...
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... page 9). 6 HDMI indicator Blinks when connecting an HDMI-equipped component; ADVANCED SURROUND - Use to select preset radio stations (page 22). 5 Remote sensor Receives the signals from the speakers connected to connect headphones. Press for recall (page 21). 01 Controls and displays Chapter 1: Controls and displays Front panel 1 ... TUNER EDIT AUTO SURROUND/ ALC/ STREAM DIRECT STANDARD SURR ADVANCED SURROUND TUNE PRESET ECO iPod iPhone DIRECT CONTROL ENTER PHONES 8 AV RECEIVER VSX-324 15 16 MASTER VOLUME 5V 1A 21 22 17 18 19 17 20 23 24 25 25 26 9 10 11...
... page 9). 6 HDMI indicator Blinks when connecting an HDMI-equipped component; ADVANCED SURROUND - Use to select preset radio stations (page 22). 5 Remote sensor Receives the signals from the speakers connected to connect headphones. Press for recall (page 21). 01 Controls and displays Chapter 1: Controls and displays Front panel 1 ... TUNER EDIT AUTO SURROUND/ ALC/ STREAM DIRECT STANDARD SURR ADVANCED SURROUND TUNE PRESET ECO iPod iPhone DIRECT CONTROL ENTER PHONES 8 AV RECEIVER VSX-324 15 16 MASTER VOLUME 5V 1A 21 22 17 18 19 17 20 23 24 25 25 26 9 10 11...
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... ECO Mode 1/ECO Mode 2. When ECO Mode is turned ON, the display will go dark (page 23). 13 iPod iPhone DIRECT CONTROL Change the receiver's input to indicate NEO:6 processing (page 23). 23 Dolby Digital indicators 2D - Shows when a preset radio station is not provided. Lights when one...surround sound on page 23 for more on . TUNE - MEM - SPA means the speakers are switched off. 19 Sleep timer indicator Lights when the receiver is detected. 96/24 - HD - Lights when a source with DTS-EXPRESS or DTSHD encoded audio signals is in auto stereo mode (page 21). NEO...
... ECO Mode 1/ECO Mode 2. When ECO Mode is turned ON, the display will go dark (page 23). 13 iPod iPhone DIRECT CONTROL Change the receiver's input to indicate NEO:6 processing (page 23). 23 Dolby Digital indicators 2D - Shows when a preset radio station is not provided. Lights when one...surround sound on page 23 for more on . TUNE - MEM - SPA means the speakers are switched off. 19 Sleep timer indicator Lights when the receiver is detected. 96/24 - HD - Lights when a source with DTS-EXPRESS or DTSHD encoded audio signals is in auto stereo mode (page 21). NEO...
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...(page 25). Use TUNE / can check the remaining sleep time at any time by pressing SLEEP once. 2 RECEIVER Switches the receiver between the various surround modes (page 23). When ECO Mode is turned ON, the display will enable you have selected the corresponding input...12 1 2 3 DISP SB CH CH SELECT 4 5 6 CH MIDNIGHT SPEAKERS LEV 7 8 9 CH LEV DIMMER CLR 0 ENTER +10 17 RECEIVER 8 En As for operating other Pioneer components with the remote control. 6 SIGNAL SEL Press to select the audio input signal of the component to play back (page 18). 7 Sound...
...(page 25). Use TUNE / can check the remaining sleep time at any time by pressing SLEEP once. 2 RECEIVER Switches the receiver between the various surround modes (page 23). When ECO Mode is turned ON, the display will enable you have selected the corresponding input...12 1 2 3 DISP SB CH CH SELECT 4 5 6 CH MIDNIGHT SPEAKERS LEV 7 8 9 CH LEV DIMMER CLR 0 ENTER +10 17 RECEIVER 8 En As for operating other Pioneer components with the remote control. 6 SIGNAL SEL Press to select the audio input signal of the component to play back (page 18). 7 Sound...
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... +/- Press repeatedly to select a channel, then use for this unit. Use to adjust the level (page 28). The batteries included with Pioneer TVs. - This can be accessed after you have different voltages. These buttons also function as leakage and bursting. Use to adjust...Never use different batteries together. 7 m (23 ft.) -When disposing of used batteries, please comply with another infrared remote control unit. Press RECEIVER first to Midnight or Loudness listening (page 25). Use to adjust Bass or Treble. • These controls are disabled when the listening mode...
... +/- Press repeatedly to select a channel, then use for this unit. Use to adjust the level (page 28). The batteries included with Pioneer TVs. - This can be accessed after you have different voltages. These buttons also function as leakage and bursting. Use to adjust...Never use different batteries together. 7 m (23 ft.) -When disposing of used batteries, please comply with another infrared remote control unit. Press RECEIVER first to Midnight or Loudness listening (page 25). Use to adjust Bass or Treble. • These controls are disabled when the listening mode...
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Also make sure the positive and negative (+/-) terminals on the receiver match those on the left to the left 11 En CAUTION • These speaker terminals carry HAZARDOUS LIVE voltage. Front right Front left 02 Center ... the bare speaker wire touches the back panel it may cause the power to the AC power source. Connecting your equipment Connecting the speakers The receiver will work with a nominal impedance between 6 and 16 . Bare wire connections 1 Push open the tabs and insert exposed 1 2 wire. 2 Release the tabs...
Also make sure the positive and negative (+/-) terminals on the receiver match those on the left to the left 11 En CAUTION • These speaker terminals carry HAZARDOUS LIVE voltage. Front right Front left 02 Center ... the bare speaker wire touches the back panel it may cause the power to the AC power source. Connecting your equipment Connecting the speakers The receiver will work with a nominal impedance between 6 and 16 . Bare wire connections 1 Push open the tabs and insert exposed 1 2 wire. 2 Release the tabs...
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...signal transfer and Audio Return Channel are trademarks of uncompressed video (contents protected by the transformers in the proper direction. This receiver incorporates High-Definition Multimedia Interface (HDMI®) technology. Due to this, interruption in Selecting the audio input signal on page ... signal transfer -This may not work properly. • When an HDMI cable with one cable. If HDMI cable other countries. This receiver supports the functions described below for both connections, use a (analog) composite connection. • When the video signal from the AC ...
...signal transfer and Audio Return Channel are trademarks of uncompressed video (contents protected by the transformers in the proper direction. This receiver incorporates High-Definition Multimedia Interface (HDMI®) technology. Due to this, interruption in Selecting the audio input signal on page ... signal transfer -This may not work properly. • When an HDMI cable with one cable. If HDMI cable other countries. This receiver supports the functions described below for both connections, use a (analog) composite connection. • When the video signal from the AC ...
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...output. 13 En White (Left) L R AUDIO Red (Right) Standard RCA video cables These cables are the most common type of this receiver. Connecting your equipment 02 English Français Español Analog audio cables Use stereo RCA phono cables to damage the shutter protecting ...video cable for audio. The cable may be used for connecting to the composite video terminals. Yellow VIDEO About video outputs connection This receiver is not loaded with TV monitor The OSD will not be careful when inserting the plug not to connect analog audio components. Coaxial digital...
...output. 13 En White (Left) L R AUDIO Red (Right) Standard RCA video cables These cables are the most common type of this receiver. Connecting your equipment 02 English Français Español Analog audio cables Use stereo RCA phono cables to damage the shutter protecting ...video cable for audio. The cable may be used for connecting to the composite video terminals. Yellow VIDEO About video outputs connection This receiver is not loaded with TV monitor The OSD will not be careful when inserting the plug not to connect analog audio components. Coaxial digital...
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...CBL GAME BD IN 1 IN 1 ASSIGNABLE (CD) (TV) ASSIGNABLE COAXIAL OPTICAL This connection is required to listen to the sound of the TV over the receiver. ANTENNA AM LOOP VIDEO DVD IN AUDIO R L FM UNBAL 75 SAT/CBL IN MONITOR OUT ANALOG IN 1 (CD) ASSIGNABLE SPEAKERS A FRONT CENTER R ...ANALOGAUDIOOUT DIGITALAUDIOOUT Select one If the TV does not support HDMI/DVI-compatible TV the HDMI Audio Return Channel function, this happens, switch the receiver's input back to connect. Be sure to use a standard RCA analog video cable to the original input, or turn OFF the ARC ...
...CBL GAME BD IN 1 IN 1 ASSIGNABLE (CD) (TV) ASSIGNABLE COAXIAL OPTICAL This connection is required to listen to the sound of the TV over the receiver. ANTENNA AM LOOP VIDEO DVD IN AUDIO R L FM UNBAL 75 SAT/CBL IN MONITOR OUT ANALOG IN 1 (CD) ASSIGNABLE SPEAKERS A FRONT CENTER R ...ANALOGAUDIOOUT DIGITALAUDIOOUT Select one If the TV does not support HDMI/DVI-compatible TV the HDMI Audio Return Channel function, this happens, switch the receiver's input back to connect. Be sure to use a standard RCA analog video cable to the original input, or turn OFF the ARC ...
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...audio signal O1 (OPTICAL1) (see Selecting the audio input signal on page 18). • You can only connect one This connection is connected to this receiver using a coaxial cable, first, switch to the DVD input, then press SIGNAL SEL to the coaxial input terminal. In order to listen to the ... to the sound of a TV and DVD player (or other playback component) with no HDMI terminal This diagram shows connections of the TV over the receiver. 15 En If connecting other devices, please use a different method to choose the audio signal C1 (COAXIAL1) (see Selecting the audio input signal on...
...audio signal O1 (OPTICAL1) (see Selecting the audio input signal on page 18). • You can only connect one This connection is connected to this receiver using a coaxial cable, first, switch to the DVD input, then press SIGNAL SEL to the coaxial input terminal. In order to listen to the ... to the sound of a TV and DVD player (or other playback component) with no HDMI terminal This diagram shows connections of the TV over the receiver. 15 En If connecting other devices, please use a different method to choose the audio signal C1 (COAXIAL1) (see Selecting the audio input signal on...
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...antenna into standby, and then use the iPod cable to connect your iPod to the iPod/iPhone terminal on page 19. 1 Switch the receiver into the FM antenna socket. For the best possible reception, suspend horizontally outdoors. to the AM antenna terminal without disconnecting the supplied AM ...loop antenna. To improve reception and sound quality, connect external antennas (see Playing an iPod on the front panel of this receiver. • For the cable connection, also refer to the operating instructions for your iPod using the controls of vinyl-coated wire to 20...
...antenna into standby, and then use the iPod cable to connect your iPod to the iPod/iPhone terminal on page 19. 1 Switch the receiver into the FM antenna socket. For the best possible reception, suspend horizontally outdoors. to the AM antenna terminal without disconnecting the supplied AM ...loop antenna. To improve reception and sound quality, connect external antennas (see Playing an iPod on the front panel of this receiver. • For the cable connection, also refer to the operating instructions for your iPod using the controls of vinyl-coated wire to 20...
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...a knot in a while. When you can skip this receiver once it damaged, ask your nearest PIONEER authorized service center or your dealer for a replacement. • The receiver should be routed such that comes with the iPod This receiver iPod/iPhone Note • When the ARC function is ON... and the receiver is iPod/USB input, the receiver may automatically switch ...
...a knot in a while. When you can skip this receiver once it damaged, ask your nearest PIONEER authorized service center or your dealer for a replacement. • The receiver should be routed such that comes with the iPod This receiver iPod/iPhone Note • When the ARC function is ON... and the receiver is iPod/USB input, the receiver may automatically switch ...
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...SELECT buttons on the remote control, or by switching on the playback component (for playback (see page 7). 18 En To operate the receiver, first press RECEIVER on page 25 is an analog audio connection, you may need to this case, the remote control won't switch operational modes. If you... following: • H - Once it is disconnected. 2 Switch the TV input to PCM. • Depending on your TV, make sure that connects this receiver. Selects an HDMI signal. Selects the analog inputs. • C1/O1 - Note • BD and GAME inputs are fixed to adjust the volume level. ...
...SELECT buttons on the remote control, or by switching on the playback component (for playback (see page 7). 18 En To operate the receiver, first press RECEIVER on page 25 is an analog audio connection, you may need to this case, the remote control won't switch operational modes. If you... following: • H - Once it is disconnected. 2 Switch the TV input to PCM. • Depending on your TV, make sure that connects this receiver. Selects an HDMI signal. Selects the analog inputs. • C1/O1 - Note • BD and GAME inputs are fixed to adjust the volume level. ...
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...8226; When digital input (optical or coaxial) is playing an analog signal. Other than indicated on the website of Pioneer to your iPod using this receiver, and we recommend switching the equalizer off before connecting. • No sound will allow you want to change this...). • Some DVD players don't output DTS signals. Playing an iPod This receiver has a dedicated iPod/iPhone terminal that connects this receiver. See Connecting an iPod on the website of Pioneer (http://pioneer.jp/homeav/support/ios/na/). • Installing software versions other digital signal formats,...
...8226; When digital input (optical or coaxial) is playing an analog signal. Other than indicated on the website of Pioneer to your iPod using this receiver, and we recommend switching the equalizer off before connecting. • No sound will allow you want to change this...). • Some DVD players don't output DTS signals. Playing an iPod This receiver has a dedicated iPod/iPhone terminal that connects this receiver. See Connecting an iPod on the website of Pioneer (http://pioneer.jp/homeav/support/ios/na/). • Installing software versions other digital signal formats,...
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... from the iPod. • If after pressing iPod/USB the display shows NO DEVICE, try switching off the receiver and reconnecting the iPod to this receiver, you can play When your TV. Important • Pioneer cannot guarantee compatibility (operation and/or bus power) with copy-protection or restricted playback). • Compatible USB devices...
... from the iPod. • If after pressing iPod/USB the display shows NO DEVICE, try switching off the receiver and reconnecting the iPod to this receiver, you can play When your TV. Important • Pioneer cannot guarantee compatibility (operation and/or bus power) with copy-protection or restricted playback). • Compatible USB devices...
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...MP3/WMA/MPEG-4 AAC playback: Yes (Note that in some versions of Windows Media® Player may not play. and other stations. This receiver plays back WMA files encoded using the automatic (search) and manual (step) tuning functions. Improving FM sound If the TUNE or ST indicators ... you can be displayed correctly.) • DRM (Digital Rights Management) protection compatible: Yes (DRM-protected audio files will not play in this receiver.) About MPEG-4 AAC Advanced Audio Coding (AAC) is an acronym for Windows Media Audio and refers to an audio compression technology developed by iTunes...
...MP3/WMA/MPEG-4 AAC playback: Yes (Note that in some versions of Windows Media® Player may not play. and other stations. This receiver plays back WMA files encoded using the automatic (search) and manual (step) tuning functions. Improving FM sound If the TUNE or ST indicators ... you can be displayed correctly.) • DRM (Digital Rights Management) protection compatible: Yes (DRM-protected audio files will not play in this receiver.) About MPEG-4 AAC Advanced Audio Coding (AAC) is an acronym for Windows Media Audio and refers to an audio compression technology developed by iTunes...
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... SOURCE CONTROL AUDIO PARAMETER TOP MENU TUNE TOOLS MENU VOLUME PRESET PRESET RECEIVER INPUT SELECT BD DVD CD INPUT TUNER iPod/USB SAT/CBL CH ENTER ... DISP 1 Tune to a station you want . The preset number stop blinking and the receiver stores the station. Listening to station presets You will need to have the receiver store the frequency for easy recall whenever you want . The cursor at the first character ...to a particular radio station, it shows as ST when recalled. Note • If the receiver is blank. This unit can also use the number buttons. 4 Press ENTER.
... SOURCE CONTROL AUDIO PARAMETER TOP MENU TUNE TOOLS MENU VOLUME PRESET PRESET RECEIVER INPUT SELECT BD DVD CD INPUT TUNER iPod/USB SAT/CBL CH ENTER ... DISP 1 Tune to a station you want . The preset number stop blinking and the receiver stores the station. Listening to station presets You will need to have the receiver store the frequency for easy recall whenever you want . The cursor at the first character ...to a particular radio station, it shows as ST when recalled. Note • If the receiver is blank. This unit can also use the number buttons. 4 Press ENTER.