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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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...is no guarantee that the power supply voltage of after handling. WARNING This equipment is connected. - Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. - D8-10-3a_A1_En Information to User Alterations or modifications carried out without appropriate authorization may cause harmful interference to other equipment. If ...2_A1_En FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY This device complies with Canadian ICES-003. Product Name: AUDIO/VIDEO MULTI-CHANNEL RECEIVER Model Number: VSX-1020 Responsible Party Name: PIONEER ELECTRONICS (USA) INC.
...is no guarantee that the power supply voltage of after handling. WARNING This equipment is connected. - Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. - D8-10-3a_A1_En Information to User Alterations or modifications carried out without appropriate authorization may cause harmful interference to other equipment. If ...2_A1_En FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY This device complies with Canadian ICES-003. Product Name: AUDIO/VIDEO MULTI-CHANNEL RECEIVER Model Number: VSX-1020 Responsible Party Name: PIONEER ELECTRONICS (USA) INC.
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... 33 Connecting a USB device 33 Connecting a USB device for Advanced MCACC output 34 Connecting an IR receiver 35 Operating other Pioneer components with this Pioneer product. Thank you for buying this unit's sensor 35 Plugging in the receiver 36 04 Basic Setup Changing the OSD display language (OSD Language 37 Automatically setting up for...
... 33 Connecting a USB device 33 Connecting a USB device for Advanced MCACC output 34 Connecting an IR receiver 35 Operating other Pioneer components with this Pioneer product. Thank you for buying this unit's sensor 35 Plugging in the receiver 36 04 Basic Setup Changing the OSD display language (OSD Language 37 Automatically setting up for...
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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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...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 the remote control • Operating multiple receivers (page 76) • Setting the remote to control other components (page 76) •...61546; 9 Basic playback (page 42) 10 Adjusting the sound and picture quality 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 ...
...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 the remote control • Operating multiple receivers (page 76) • Setting the remote to control other components (page 76) •...61546; 9 Basic playback (page 42) 10 Adjusting the sound and picture quality 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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01 Before you start Chapter 1: Before you 've received the following supplied accessories: • Setup microphone (cable: 5 m (16.4 ft.)) • Remote control unit • AAA size IEC R03 dry cell batteries (to confirm system ...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 a level and stable surface. near a heater. in direct sunlight - in places...
01 Before you start Chapter 1: Before you 've received the following supplied accessories: • Setup microphone (cable: 5 m (16.4 ft.)) • Remote control unit • AAA size IEC R03 dry cell batteries (to confirm system ...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 a level and stable surface. near a heater. in direct sunlight - in places...
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... 65). Lights when the PQLS feature is connected (page 23). Blinks when connecting an HDMIequipped component; iPod/iPhone - 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 ... stations (page 48). 9 En 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 - Controls and displays 02 English Deutsch...
... 65). Lights when the PQLS feature is connected (page 23). Blinks when connecting an HDMIequipped component; iPod/iPhone - 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 ... stations (page 48). 9 En 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 - Controls and displays 02 English Deutsch...
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... 2 DIGITAL PLUS - Press for Standard decoding and to switch 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).... and photo playback (page 33). 15 HDMI input connector Use for connection to PCM conversion with DTS 96/24 decoding. AUTO lights when the receiver is being digital input. Left surround/Right surround channel LFE - Lights with DTS decoding. Lights with SACDs. WMA9 Pro - Light during playback ...
... 2 DIGITAL PLUS - Press for Standard decoding and to switch 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).... and photo playback (page 33). 15 HDMI input connector Use for connection to PCM conversion with DTS 96/24 decoding. AUTO lights when the receiver is being digital input. Left surround/Right surround channel LFE - Lights with DTS decoding. Lights with SACDs. WMA9 Pro - Light during playback ...
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...on (page 56). 8 (PHASE CONTROL) Lights when the Phase Control is switched on . 6 S.RTRV Lights when the Sound Retriever function is being received in sleep mode (page 74). 17 Matrix decoding format indicators 2PRO LOGIC IIx - Lights when a broadcast is active (page 68). 7 Listening mode ... and/or B, to which audio signal output is currently set (page 72). 16 SLEEP Lights when the receiver is switched on (page 61). 9 Analog signal indicators Light to indicate the receiver's remote control mode setting. (Not displayed when set using MPX. 11 Lights when the sound is selected...
...on (page 56). 8 (PHASE CONTROL) Lights when the Phase Control is switched on . 6 S.RTRV Lights when the Sound Retriever function is being received in sleep mode (page 74). 17 Matrix decoding format indicators 2PRO LOGIC IIx - Lights when a broadcast is active (page 68). 7 Listening mode ... and/or B, to which audio signal output is currently set (page 72). 16 SLEEP Lights when the receiver is switched on (page 61). 9 Analog signal indicators Light to indicate the receiver's remote control mode setting. (Not displayed when set using MPX. 11 Lights when the sound is selected...
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...channels. VOL +/- - Use to confirm and exit the current menu screen. Use to component control using the following system: • White - RECEIVER MULTI OPERATION SOURCE 1 R.SETUP 2 BD DVD DVR/BDR HDMI 10 TV CD NET RADIO ADAPTER 3 iPod USB TUNER SIRIUS TV CTRL 11 ...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 access the Home Menu (pages 37, 40, 63, 85, 99 and 105). INPUT - CH...
...channels. VOL +/- - Use to confirm and exit the current menu screen. Use to component control using the following system: • White - RECEIVER MULTI OPERATION SOURCE 1 R.SETUP 2 BD DVD DVR/BDR HDMI 10 TV CD NET RADIO ADAPTER 3 iPod USB TUNER SIRIUS TV CTRL 11 ...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 access the Home Menu (pages 37, 40, 63, 85, 99 and 105). INPUT - CH...
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... Français Italiano Nederlands Español 7 ENTER Use the arrow buttons when setting up surround sound. 13 MASTER VOLUME +/- Check selected receiver settings (page 74). S.RETRIEVER - SIGNAL SEL - Select an input signal (page 60). Switch between Auto Surround (page 56), Auto Level ... ft.) 13 En Operating range of your surround sound system (page 85) and the Audio or Video options (page 67 or 70). 8 Receiver controls Press RECEIVER first to switch between stereo playback and Front Stage Surround Advance modes (page 59). Press repeatedly to select a channel, then use to set...
... Français Italiano Nederlands Español 7 ENTER Use the arrow buttons when setting up surround sound. 13 MASTER VOLUME +/- Check selected receiver settings (page 74). S.RETRIEVER - SIGNAL SEL - Select an input signal (page 60). Switch between Auto Surround (page 56), Auto Level ... ft.) 13 En Operating range of your surround sound system (page 85) and the Audio or Video options (page 67 or 70). 8 Receiver controls Press RECEIVER first to switch between stereo playback and Front Stage Surround Advance modes (page 59). Press repeatedly to select a channel, then use to set...
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Refer to The Input Setup 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. Input function Input Terminals Digital HDMI Component DVD COAX-1 IN 1 BD (BD) ...(front panel) (HDMI-5) CD COAX-2 14 En Important • The input functions below are used. 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 IN 1 ASSIGNABLE 1 4 IN 2 IN 3 IN 4 OUT ...
Refer to The Input Setup 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. Input function Input Terminals Digital HDMI Component DVD COAX-1 IN 1 BD (BD) ...(front panel) (HDMI-5) CD COAX-2 14 En Important • The input functions below are used. 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 IN 1 ASSIGNABLE 1 4 IN 2 IN 3 IN 4 OUT ...
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... event of the bare speaker wire touches the back panel it may cause the power to use speaker cables terminated with the terminals on the receiver comprises a positive (+) and negative (-) terminal. If any uninsulated parts. • Make sure that came with your speakers for details on how to the manual that...
... event of the bare speaker wire touches the back panel it may cause the power to use speaker cables terminated with the terminals on the receiver comprises a positive (+) and negative (-) terminal. If any uninsulated parts. • Make sure that came with your speakers for details on how to the manual that...
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... your speakers have two metal plates that connect the High to different amplifiers for high and low) and the sound improvement will depend on the receiver. These must be removed when you are biamping the speakers or you 're using. Your speakers must be bi-ampable to the speaker terminal on...
... your speakers have two metal plates that connect the High to different amplifiers for high and low) and the sound improvement will depend on the receiver. These must be removed when you are biamping the speakers or you 're using. Your speakers must be bi-ampable to the speaker terminal on...
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... OUT Video signals can be output This product incorporates copyright protection technology that order). The receiver selects the first available signal in that is HDMI: since this receiver. Terminal for connection with source device Terminal for connection with an input resolution of 480i/576i...optical socket. • When storing optical cable, coil loosely. In this copyright protection technology must connect your monitor/TV to the receiver's HDMI video outputs when connecting this video source.1 If several types of audio input and output terminals on this resolution cannot be...
... OUT Video signals can be output This product incorporates copyright protection technology that order). The receiver selects the first available signal in that is HDMI: since this receiver. Terminal for connection with source device Terminal for connection with an input resolution of 480i/576i...optical socket. • When storing optical cable, coil loosely. In this copyright protection technology must connect your monitor/TV to the receiver's HDMI video outputs when connecting this video source.1 If several types of audio input and output terminals on this resolution cannot be...
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...(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 audio cables. If the TV and playback components support the Control with HDMI feature, the convenient Control with HDMI functions can... connect it to the sound of the TV over the receiver. Connecting your equipment 03 English Deutsch Français Italiano Nederlands Español Connecting your DVD player with no HDMI output on ...
...(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 audio cables. If the TV and playback components support the Control with HDMI feature, the convenient Control with HDMI functions can... connect it to the sound of the TV over the receiver. Connecting your equipment 03 English Deutsch Français Italiano Nederlands Español Connecting your DVD player with no HDMI output on ...
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...8226; Turning on page 62) HDMI, the HDMI Logo and High-Definition Multimedia Interface are trademarks of the following digital audio formats:4 - This receiver incorporates High-Definition Multimedia Interface (HDMI®) technology. Dolby Digital, Dolby Digital Plus, DTS, High bitrate audio (Dolby TrueHD, DTS-HD Master ...to be displayed, but so long as almost every kind of digital audio that are compatible with HDCP still cause this message to this receiver also supports the corresponding format. 2 • Use a High Speed HDMI® cable. If HDMI cable other countries. Due to ...
...8226; Turning on page 62) HDMI, the HDMI Logo and High-Definition Multimedia Interface are trademarks of the following digital audio formats:4 - This receiver incorporates High-Definition Multimedia Interface (HDMI®) technology. Dolby Digital, Dolby Digital Plus, DTS, High bitrate audio (Dolby TrueHD, DTS-HD Master ...to be displayed, but so long as almost every kind of digital audio that are compatible with HDCP still cause this message to this receiver also supports the corresponding format. 2 • Use a High Speed HDMI® cable. If HDMI cable other countries. Due to ...
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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, connect the receiver and TV with no HDMI output This diagram shows connections of a TV (with HDMI input) and DVD player (or other playback component with ... player etc. R ANALOG L OPTICAL AUDIO OUT DIGITAL OUT Select one HDMI IN HDMI/DVI-compatible TV • If you want to listen to the receiver. English Deutsch Français Italiano Nederlands Español Connecting your equipment 03 Connecting your DVD player with no HDMI output) to the sound...
... 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, connect the receiver and TV with no HDMI output This diagram shows connections of a TV (with HDMI input) and DVD player (or other playback component with ... player etc. R ANALOG L OPTICAL AUDIO OUT DIGITAL OUT Select one HDMI IN HDMI/DVI-compatible TV • If you want to listen to the receiver. English Deutsch Français Italiano Nederlands Español Connecting your equipment 03 Connecting your DVD player with no HDMI output) to the sound...
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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 the TV even if the DVD player is required in order to listen to the... make output settings. Select one This connection is connected with your TV with no HDMI input This diagram shows connections of the TV over the receiver. Please refer to input video signals. Do not use an HDMI cable to the operating instructions supplied with an HDMI cable. HDMI OUT Select one...
... 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 the TV even if the DVD player is required in order to listen to the... make output settings. Select one This connection is connected with your TV with no HDMI input This diagram shows connections of the TV over the receiver. Please refer to input video signals. Do not use an HDMI cable to the operating instructions supplied with an HDMI cable. HDMI OUT Select one...
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... Español Connecting your equipment 03 Connecting a satellite/cable receiver or other video sources This receiver has two sets of so-called 'set-top boxes'. When you set up the receiver you'll need to tell the receiver which input you connected the recorder to (see The Input Setup... SPEAKERS A Connecting a HDD/DVD recorder, VCR and other set up the receiver you'll need to tell the receiver which input you connected the settop box to record, you set -top box Satellite and cable receivers, and terrestrial digital TV tuners are all examples of audio/video inputs and...
... Español Connecting your equipment 03 Connecting a satellite/cable receiver or other video sources This receiver has two sets of so-called 'set-top boxes'. When you set up the receiver you'll need to tell the receiver which input you connected the recorder to (see The Input Setup... SPEAKERS A Connecting a HDD/DVD recorder, VCR and other set up the receiver you'll need to tell the receiver which input you connected the settop box to record, you set -top box Satellite and cable receivers, and terrestrial digital TV tuners are all examples of audio/video inputs and...