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AUDIO/VIDEO MULTI-CHANNEL RECEIVER RECEPTOR AUDIO-VIDEO MULTICANAL VSX-1020 Register your product on http://www.pioneerelectronics.com (US) http://www.pioneerelectronics.ca (Canada) · Protect your new investment The details of your ... 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 receive a monthly newsletter. Operating Instructions Manual de instrucciones...
AUDIO/VIDEO MULTI-CHANNEL RECEIVER RECEPTOR AUDIO-VIDEO MULTICANAL VSX-1020 Register your product on http://www.pioneerelectronics.com (US) http://www.pioneerelectronics.ca (Canada) · Protect your new investment The details of your ... 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 receive a monthly newsletter. Operating Instructions Manual de instrucciones...
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...the instructions, may invalidate the user's right to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a car or ship) and which the receiver is for connections. D8-10-2_A1_En NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to Part 15 of the following section carefully... a Class B digital device, pursuant to comply with part 15 of after handling. Product Name: AUDIO/VIDEO MULTI-CHANNEL RECEIVER Model Number: VSX-1020 Responsible Party Name: PIONEER ELECTRONICS (USA) INC. Phone: 1-800-421-1404 URL: http://www.pioneerelectronics.com D8-10-4*_C1_En WARNING This equipment is...
...the instructions, may invalidate the user's right to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a car or ship) and which the receiver is for connections. D8-10-2_A1_En NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to Part 15 of the following section carefully... a Class B digital device, pursuant to comply with part 15 of after handling. Product Name: AUDIO/VIDEO MULTI-CHANNEL RECEIVER Model Number: VSX-1020 Responsible Party Name: PIONEER ELECTRONICS (USA) INC. Phone: 1-800-421-1404 URL: http://www.pioneerelectronics.com D8-10-4*_C1_En WARNING This equipment is...
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...33 Connecting a USB device for Advanced MCACC output 34 Connecting an IR receiver 35 Operating other Pioneer components with this Pioneer product. After you have finished reading the instructions, put them away in the receiver 36 04 Basic Setup Changing the OSD display language (OSD Language 37 ... Display 10 Remote control 12 Operating range of Bluetooth wireless technology device with no HDMI input . . . 26 Connecting a satellite/cable receiver or other set-top box 27 Connecting a HDD/DVD recorder, VCR and other video sources 27 Connecting other audio components 28 About the...
...33 Connecting a USB device for Advanced MCACC output 34 Connecting an IR receiver 35 Operating other Pioneer components with this Pioneer product. After you have finished reading the instructions, put them away in the receiver 36 04 Basic Setup Changing the OSD display language (OSD Language 37 ... Display 10 Remote control 12 Operating range of Bluetooth wireless technology device with no HDMI input . . . 26 Connecting a satellite/cable receiver or other set-top box 27 Connecting a HDD/DVD recorder, VCR and other video sources 27 Connecting other audio components 28 About the...
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... Checking your system settings 74 Resetting the system 75 Default system settings 75 09 Controlling the rest of your system Operating multiple receivers 76 Setting the remote to control other components 76 Selecting preset codes directly 77 Programming signals from other remote controls 77 Erasing ... multioperation 81 Resetting the remote control presets 82 Default preset codes 82 Controls the components 82 10 The Advanced MCACC menu Making receiver settings from the Advanced MCACC menu 85 Automatic MCACC (Expert 86 Manual MCACC setup 89 Fine Channel Level 90 Fine Speaker Distance...
... Checking your system settings 74 Resetting the system 75 Default system settings 75 09 Controlling the rest of your system Operating multiple receivers 76 Setting the remote to control other components 76 Selecting preset codes directly 77 Programming signals from other remote controls 77 Erasing ... multioperation 81 Resetting the remote control presets 82 Default preset codes 82 Controls the components 82 10 The Advanced MCACC menu Making receiver settings from the Advanced MCACC menu 85 Automatic MCACC (Expert 86 Manual MCACC setup 89 Fine Channel Level 90 Fine Speaker Distance...
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...ALIGN) (page 86) • Change the channel level while listening (Tip on page 102) • Switches on the receiver The unit is a full-fledged AV receiver equipped with an abundance of functions and terminals. The colors of the steps indicate the following: Required setting item Setting to...) • Programming signals from other remote controls (page 77) 7 En It can be made as necessary 1 Before you start • Checking what's in the receiver (page 36) 5 Power On 6 Changing the OSD display language (OSD Language) (page 37) 7 MCACC speaker settings • ...
...ALIGN) (page 86) • Change the channel level while listening (Tip on page 102) • Switches on the receiver The unit is a full-fledged AV receiver equipped with an abundance of functions and terminals. The colors of the steps indicate the following: Required setting item Setting to...) • Programming signals from other remote controls (page 77) 7 En It can be made as necessary 1 Before you start • Checking what's in the receiver (page 36) 5 Power On 6 Changing the OSD display language (OSD Language) (page 37) 7 MCACC speaker settings • ...
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... in direct sunlight or other movement - 01 Before you start Chapter 1: Before you start Checking what's in the box Please check that you've received the following supplied accessories: • Setup microphone (cable: 5 m (16.4 ft.)) • Remote control unit • AAA size IEC R03...operation) x2 • AM loop antenna • FM wire antenna • iPod cable • These operating instructions Installing the receiver • When installing this receiver's bottom panel while the power is on or just after it on the following precautions: • Never use of batteries may...
... in direct sunlight or other movement - 01 Before you start Chapter 1: Before you start Checking what's in the box Please check that you've received the following supplied accessories: • Setup microphone (cable: 5 m (16.4 ft.)) • Remote control unit • AAA size IEC R03...operation) x2 • AM loop antenna • FM wire antenna • iPod cable • These operating instructions Installing the receiver • When installing this receiver's bottom panel while the power is on or just after it on the following precautions: • Never use of batteries may...
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PQLS - Switches between on and standby. 3 SPEAKERS See Switching the speaker terminal on page 72. 4 Remote sensor Receives the signals from the main zone (see MULTI-ZONE setup on page 10. 7 Indicators ADVANCED MCACC - Use with TUNE /... INPUT SELECTOR PHASE CONTROL SPEAKERS CONTROL MULTI-ZONE ON/OFF ADVANCED MCACC PQLS 7 8 9 HDMI iPod iPhone BAND AUDIO/ VIDEO MULTI- CHANNEL RECEIVER VSX-1020 TUNE PRESET PRESET TUNE TUNER EDIT ENTER MASTER VOLUME PHONES AUTO/ALC/DIRECT LISTENING MODE STEREO STANDARD ADV SURROUND iPod iPhone DIRECT CONTROL MCACC SETUP...
PQLS - Switches between on and standby. 3 SPEAKERS See Switching the speaker terminal on page 72. 4 Remote sensor Receives the signals from the main zone (see MULTI-ZONE setup on page 10. 7 Indicators ADVANCED MCACC - Use with TUNE /... INPUT SELECTOR PHASE CONTROL SPEAKERS CONTROL MULTI-ZONE ON/OFF ADVANCED MCACC PQLS 7 8 9 HDMI iPod iPhone BAND AUDIO/ VIDEO MULTI- CHANNEL RECEIVER VSX-1020 TUNE PRESET PRESET TUNE TUNER EDIT ENTER MASTER VOLUME PHONES AUTO/ALC/DIRECT LISTENING MODE STEREO STANDARD ADV SURROUND iPod iPhone DIRECT CONTROL MCACC SETUP...
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Press for connection to indicate the channels being input) XL/XR - AUTO lights when the receiver is being decoded. Center channel SL/SR - Lights with Dolby Digital Plus decoding. 2 TrueHD - Lights to indicate that a WMA9 Pro signal is set to select ... during playback of DTS-HD Master Audio signal. 10 En Switches between the various surround modes (page 58). 12 iPod iPhone DIRECT CONTROL Change the receiver's input to the iPod and enable iPod operations on the iPod (page 44). 13 MCACC SETUP MIC jack Connect the supplied microphone (page 37). 14...
Press for connection to indicate the channels being input) XL/XR - AUTO lights when the receiver is being decoded. Center channel SL/SR - Lights with Dolby Digital Plus decoding. 2 TrueHD - Lights to indicate that a WMA9 Pro signal is set to select ... during playback of DTS-HD Master Audio signal. 10 En Switches between the various surround modes (page 58). 12 iPod iPhone DIRECT CONTROL Change the receiver's input to the iPod and enable iPod operations on the iPod (page 44). 13 MCACC SETUP MIC jack Connect the supplied microphone (page 37). 14...
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...is on (page 61). 9 Analog signal indicators Light to 1.) (page 76) 11 En When one of the Neo:6 modes of the receiver is being received. "---" indicates the minimum level, and "+12dB" indicates the maximum level. 13 Input function indicators Light to indicate the input function you have... Indicates the speaker terminal, A and/or B, to which audio signal output is currently set (page 72). 16 SLEEP Lights when the receiver is switched on , this lights to indicate Neo:6 processing (page 56). 18 Character display Displays various system information. 19 Remote control mode...
...is on (page 61). 9 Analog signal indicators Light to 1.) (page 76) 11 En When one of the Neo:6 modes of the receiver is being received. "---" indicates the minimum level, and "+12dB" indicates the maximum level. 13 Input function indicators Light to indicate the input function you have... Indicates the speaker terminal, A and/or B, to which audio signal output is currently set (page 72). 16 SLEEP Lights when the receiver is switched on , this lights to indicate Neo:6 processing (page 56). 18 Character display Displays various system information. 19 Remote control mode...
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... SLEEP INFO 4 5 6 DISP CH LEVEL A.ATT DIMMER 7 8 9 D.ACCESS CLASS CH / CLR 0 ENTER AUTO / ALC / 9 DIRECT STEREO STANDARD ADV SURR LISTENING MODE RECEIVER 12 En The remote has been conveniently color-coded according to perform multi operations (page 80). Use to component control using the following system: •... the Audio options (page 67). R.SETUP - RETURN - Press to access the Video options (page 70). Turn on your TV. 6 Receiver controls Press RECEIVER first to access the Home Menu (pages 37, 40, 63, 85, 99 and 105). Use to confirm and exit the current menu ...
... SLEEP INFO 4 5 6 DISP CH LEVEL A.ATT DIMMER 7 8 9 D.ACCESS CLASS CH / CLR 0 ENTER AUTO / ALC / 9 DIRECT STEREO STANDARD ADV SURR LISTENING MODE RECEIVER 12 En The remote has been conveniently color-coded according to perform multi operations (page 80). Use to component control using the following system: •... the Audio options (page 67). R.SETUP - RETURN - Press to access the Video options (page 70). Turn on your TV. 6 Receiver controls Press RECEIVER first to access the Home Menu (pages 37, 40, 63, 85, 99 and 105). Use to confirm and exit the current menu ...
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...if it has been muted (adjusting the volume also restores the sound). PQLS - Press repeatedly to select a channel, then use to put the receiver in the main zone. Attenuates (lowers) the level of time before sleep (page 74). Switches to prevent distortion (page 74). SIGNAL SEL ...on/off Phase Control (page 61). STATUS - Use to set up your TV's manufacturer when controlling TV (page 77). 12 RECEIVER Switches the remote to control the receiver (used to access: PHASE CTRL - CH LEVEL - Switches between MCACC presets (page 60). Also use / to ...
...if it has been muted (adjusting the volume also restores the sound). PQLS - Press repeatedly to select a channel, then use to put the receiver in the main zone. Attenuates (lowers) the level of time before sleep (page 74). Switches to prevent distortion (page 74). SIGNAL SEL ...on/off Phase Control (page 61). STATUS - Use to set up your TV's manufacturer when controlling TV (page 77). 12 RECEIVER Switches the remote to control the receiver (used to access: PHASE CTRL - CH LEVEL - Switches between MCACC presets (page 60). Also use / to ...
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... menu on page 40 to change the assignments if other connections are assigned by default to the receiver's different input terminals. Plugging in should be difficult. 03 Connecting your equipment Chapter 3: Connecting your equipment This receiver provides you can connect to make up your home theater system. Rear panel HDMI BD IN...
... menu on page 40 to change the assignments if other connections are assigned by default to the receiver's different input terminals. Plugging in should be difficult. 03 Connecting your equipment Chapter 3: Connecting your equipment This receiver provides you can connect to make up your home theater system. Rear panel HDMI BD IN...
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CAUTION • Make sure that all the bare speaker wire is not possible to your equipment Connecting the speakers Each speaker connection on the receiver comprises a positive (+) and negative (-) terminal. Bare wire connections A-Speaker terminals: 1 Twist exposed wire strands together. 2 Loosen terminal and insert exposed wire. 3 Tighten terminal. 1 2 3 10 mm (3/8 ...
CAUTION • Make sure that all the bare speaker wire is not possible to your equipment Connecting the speakers Each speaker connection on the receiver comprises a positive (+) and negative (-) terminal. Bare wire connections A-Speaker terminals: 1 Twist exposed wire strands together. 2 Loosen terminal and insert exposed wire. 3 Tighten terminal. 1 2 3 10 mm (3/8 ...
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... more information. • If your speakers to the Low terminals. Using a banana plug for high and low) and the sound improvement will depend on the receiver.
... more information. • If your speakers to the Low terminals. Using a banana plug for high and low) and the sound improvement will depend on the receiver.
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... protection technology that is protected by U.S. In this case, try adjusting the resolution settings on your monitor/TV to the receiver's HDMI video outputs when connecting this receiver. CAUTION • When connecting optical cables, be damaged if bent around sharp corners. Note 1 • If the ... audio input and output terminals on this video source.1 If several video components are several types of the MONITOR OUT jacks. The receiver selects the first available signal in the following order when you must be transferred in high quality over a single cable. 03 Connecting...
... protection technology that is protected by U.S. In this case, try adjusting the resolution settings on your monitor/TV to the receiver's HDMI video outputs when connecting this receiver. CAUTION • When connecting optical cables, be damaged if bent around sharp corners. Note 1 • If the ... audio input and output terminals on this video source.1 If several video components are several types of the MONITOR OUT jacks. The receiver selects the first available signal in the following order when you must be transferred in high quality over a single cable. 03 Connecting...
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... PB IR CONTROL IN OUT IN OUT PR SPEAKERS A This connection is required in order to listen to the sound of the TV over the receiver. HDMI OUT HDMI OUT HDMI IN R ANALOG L OPTICAL AUDIO OUT DIGITAL OUT Select one HDMI/DVI-compatible Blu-ray disc player Other HDMI/DVIequipped ... or DVI (with HDCP) equipped component (BD: Blu-ray disc player, etc.), you want to listen to the sound of the TV over the receiver, connect the receiver and TV with HDMI function on page 62). Connecting your equipment 03 English Deutsch Français Italiano Nederlands Español Connecting your...
... PB IR CONTROL IN OUT IN OUT PR SPEAKERS A This connection is required in order to listen to the sound of the TV over the receiver. HDMI OUT HDMI OUT HDMI IN R ANALOG L OPTICAL AUDIO OUT DIGITAL OUT Select one HDMI/DVI-compatible Blu-ray disc player Other HDMI/DVIequipped ... or DVI (with HDCP) equipped component (BD: Blu-ray disc player, etc.), you want to listen to the sound of the TV over the receiver, connect the receiver and TV with HDMI function on page 62). Connecting your equipment 03 English Deutsch Français Italiano Nederlands Español Connecting your...
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...audio transmissions require a longer time to be made with DVI-equipped components compatible with both DVI and High Bandwidth Digital Content Protection (HDCP). This receiver supports the functions described below for up to this is not a malfunction. • Depending on /off the device connected to 8 channels ...Input of multi-channel linear PCM digital audio signals (192 kHz or less) for limitations), Video CD/Super VCD and CD. Due to this receiver also supports the corresponding format. 2 • Use a High Speed HDMI® cable. See About the video converter on page 22 for ...
...audio transmissions require a longer time to be made with DVI-equipped components compatible with both DVI and High Bandwidth Digital Content Protection (HDCP). This receiver supports the functions described below for up to this is not a malfunction. • Depending on /off the device connected to 8 channels ...Input of multi-channel linear PCM digital audio signals (192 kHz or less) for limitations), Video CD/Super VCD and CD. Due to this receiver also supports the corresponding format. 2 • Use a High Speed HDMI® cable. See About the video converter on page 22 for ...
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... IR CONTROL IN OUT IN OUT PR SPEAKERS A This connection is required in order to listen to the sound of the TV over the receiver. English Deutsch Français Italiano Nederlands Español Connecting your equipment 03 Connecting your DVD player with no HDMI output This diagram shows...of a TV (with HDMI input) and DVD player (or other playback component with no HDMI output) to the sound of the TV over the receiver, connect the receiver and TV with audio cables. 25 En R ANALOG L OPTICAL AUDIO OUT DIGITAL OUT Select one COMPONENT VIDEO OUT PR PB Y VIDEO OUT DVD player...
... IR CONTROL IN OUT IN OUT PR SPEAKERS A This connection is required in order to listen to the sound of the TV over the receiver. English Deutsch Français Italiano Nederlands Español Connecting your equipment 03 Connecting your DVD player with no HDMI output This diagram shows...of a TV (with HDMI input) and DVD player (or other playback component with no HDMI output) to the sound of the TV over the receiver, connect the receiver and TV with audio cables. 25 En R ANALOG L OPTICAL AUDIO OUT DIGITAL OUT Select one COMPONENT VIDEO OUT PR PB Y VIDEO OUT DVD player...
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... listen to HD audio on the video component, it may not be possible to output signals connected by HDMI and other playback component) to the receiver. • With these connections, the picture is not output to make output settings. Do not use an HDMI cable to the sound of a TV... HDMI cable. Please refer to the operating instructions supplied with your TV with no HDMI input This diagram shows connections of the TV over the receiver. TV • Connect using a composite or component cord. Select one This connection is required in order to listen to input video signals. HDMI ...
... listen to HD audio on the video component, it may not be possible to output signals connected by HDMI and other playback component) to the receiver. • With these connections, the picture is not output to make output settings. Do not use an HDMI cable to the sound of a TV... HDMI cable. Please refer to the operating instructions supplied with your TV with no HDMI input This diagram shows connections of the TV over the receiver. TV • Connect using a composite or component cord. Select one This connection is required in order to listen to input video signals. HDMI ...
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... SURROU LR IR CONTROL IN OUT IN OUT SPEAKERS A Connecting a HDD/DVD recorder, VCR and other set-top box Satellite and cable receivers, and terrestrial digital TV tuners are all examples of audio/video inputs and outputs suitable for playback only). 27 En English Deutsch Franç...ais Italiano Nederlands Español Connecting your equipment 03 Connecting a satellite/cable receiver or other video sources This receiver has two sets of so-called 'set up the receiver you'll need to tell the receiver which input you must connect the analog audio cables (the digital connection is ...
... SURROU LR IR CONTROL IN OUT IN OUT SPEAKERS A Connecting a HDD/DVD recorder, VCR and other set-top box Satellite and cable receivers, and terrestrial digital TV tuners are all examples of audio/video inputs and outputs suitable for playback only). 27 En English Deutsch Franç...ais Italiano Nederlands Español Connecting your equipment 03 Connecting a satellite/cable receiver or other video sources This receiver has two sets of so-called 'set up the receiver you'll need to tell the receiver which input you must connect the analog audio cables (the digital connection is ...