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...requires repair will not occur in a residential installation. Wash hands after removal. Product Name: AUDIO/VIDEO MULTI-CHANNEL RECEIVER Model Number: VSX-1020 Responsible Party Name: PIONEER ELECTRONICS (USA) INC. LONG BEACH, CA 90810-1003, U.S.A. Any failure due to the State of the following section carefully. To... against harmful interference in a particular installation. Make sure it to radio communications. D3-4-2-2-1a_A1_En WARNING: Handling the cord on the power supply cord of an AC plug on this unit does not match the AC outlet you to Part 15 of the FCC Rules...
...requires repair will not occur in a residential installation. Wash hands after removal. Product Name: AUDIO/VIDEO MULTI-CHANNEL RECEIVER Model Number: VSX-1020 Responsible Party Name: PIONEER ELECTRONICS (USA) INC. LONG BEACH, CA 90810-1003, U.S.A. Any failure due to the State of the following section carefully. To... against harmful interference in a particular installation. Make sure it to radio communications. D3-4-2-2-1a_A1_En WARNING: Handling the cord on the power supply cord of an AC plug on this unit does not match the AC outlet you to Part 15 of the FCC Rules...
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... accompanying the appliance. WARNING Slots and openings in the cabinet are provided for the unit, you will not completely shut off all power. less than the other apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce heat. 9) Do not defeat the safety purpose of electric shock to ...the apparatus. NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL. The exclamation point within the product's enclosure that the power cord can be of sufficient magnitude to ensure reliable operation of an accident. A polarized plug has two blades with items (such as...
... accompanying the appliance. WARNING Slots and openings in the cabinet are provided for the unit, you will not completely shut off all power. less than the other apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce heat. 9) Do not defeat the safety purpose of electric shock to ...the apparatus. NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL. The exclamation point within the product's enclosure that the power cord can be of sufficient magnitude to ensure reliable operation of an accident. A polarized plug has two blades with items (such as...
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... MAC address 104 The Other Setup menu 105 Volume Setup 105 Remote Control Mode Setup 106 Flicker Reduction Setup 106 12 Additional information Troubleshooting 107 Power 107 No sound 108 Other audio problems 109 Video 111 Settings 112 English Deutsch Français Italiano Nederlands Español
... MAC address 104 The Other Setup menu 105 Volume Setup 105 Remote Control Mode Setup 106 Flicker Reduction Setup 106 12 Additional information Troubleshooting 107 Power 107 No sound 108 Other audio problems 109 Video 111 Settings 112 English Deutsch Français Italiano Nederlands Español
Owner's Manual
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... 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 • Automatically setting up for surround sound (Auto MCACC) (page...
... 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 • Automatically setting up for surround sound (Auto MCACC) (page...
Owner's Manual
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... check initial operations; This may interfere with the same shape may result in direct sunlight or other movement - The bottom panel becomes hot when the power is on a level and stable surface. they may distort) - on the following supplied accessories: • Setup microphone (cable: 5 m (16.4 ft... 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 (or right after it is vibration or other excessively hot place, such as a kitchen) •...
... check initial operations; This may interfere with the same shape may result in direct sunlight or other movement - The bottom panel becomes hot when the power is on a level and stable surface. they may distort) - on the following supplied accessories: • Setup microphone (cable: 5 m (16.4 ft... 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 (or right after it is vibration or other excessively hot place, such as a kitchen) •...
Owner's Manual
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... and to set the remote control mode (page 76). 3 Input function buttons Press to select control of the TV. Adjust the volume on /off the power of other components (page 76). 4 ZONE 2 Switch to perform operations in the sub zone (page 73). 5 TV CONTROL buttons These buttons are dedicated to control...
... and to set the remote control mode (page 76). 3 Input function buttons Press to select control of the TV. Adjust the volume on /off the power of other components (page 76). 4 ZONE 2 Switch to perform operations in the sub zone (page 73). 5 TV CONTROL buttons These buttons are dedicated to control...
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.../ B Y OUT R L VIDEO PB IR CONTROL IN OUT IN OUT PR SPEAKERS A CAUTION • Before making or changing the connections, switch off the power and disconnect the power cord from the power outlet. Important • The input functions below are assigned by default to change the assignments if other connections are used. Refer to...
.../ B Y OUT R L VIDEO PB IR CONTROL IN OUT IN OUT PR SPEAKERS A CAUTION • Before making or changing the connections, switch off the power and disconnect the power cord from the power outlet. Important • The input functions below are assigned by default to change the assignments if other connections are used. Refer to...
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... voltage. To prevent the risk of electric shock when connecting or disconnecting the speaker cables, disconnect the power cord before touching any of the bare speaker wire touches the back panel it may cause the power to cut off as earthquakes. B-Speaker terminals: 1 Twist exposed wire strands together. 2 Push open the tabs...
... voltage. To prevent the risk of electric shock when connecting or disconnecting the speaker cables, disconnect the power cord before touching any of the bare speaker wire touches the back panel it may cause the power to cut off as earthquakes. B-Speaker terminals: 1 Twist exposed wire strands together. 2 Push open the tabs...
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...; Connect a TV monitor to two independent systems in two zones at the same time or, depending on your equipment MULTI-ZONE setup This receiver can power up to the VIDEO ZONE 2 OUT jacks on this receiver. The main and sub zone have a separate TV and speakers for the sub zone. You... sub zone (ZONE 2). You should have made the proper MULTI-ZONE connections. Different sources can be playing in separate rooms after you have independent power (the main zone power can be off while sub zone is possible to the VIDEO ZONE 2 OUT jack, both on this receiver. VIDEO IN AUDIO IN R L Sub...
...; Connect a TV monitor to two independent systems in two zones at the same time or, depending on your equipment MULTI-ZONE setup This receiver can power up to the VIDEO ZONE 2 OUT jacks on this receiver. The main and sub zone have a separate TV and speakers for the sub zone. You... sub zone (ZONE 2). You should have made the proper MULTI-ZONE connections. Different sources can be playing in separate rooms after you have independent power (the main zone power can be off while sub zone is possible to the VIDEO ZONE 2 OUT jack, both on this receiver. VIDEO IN AUDIO IN R L Sub...
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...computer. The software to a computer, the data is available from the support area of Pioneer. If you have any questions regarding, please contact the Customer Support Division of the Pioneer website (http://www.pioneerelectronics.com/PUSA/ Home+Entertainment+Custom+Install). See the documentation provided ... computer screen. 03 Connecting your equipment Connecting a USB device for Advanced MCACC output When using the software are not cleared when the power is turned off (see Output MCACC data on page 96.1 CONTROL ON / OFF MASTER VOLUME MCACC SETUP MIC iPod iPhone USB VIDEO...
...computer. The software to a computer, the data is available from the support area of Pioneer. If you have any questions regarding, please contact the Customer Support Division of the Pioneer website (http://www.pioneerelectronics.com/PUSA/ Home+Entertainment+Custom+Install). See the documentation provided ... computer screen. 03 Connecting your equipment Connecting a USB device for Advanced MCACC output When using the software are not cleared when the power is turned off (see Output MCACC data on page 96.1 CONTROL ON / OFF MASTER VOLUME MCACC SETUP MIC iPod iPhone USB VIDEO...
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... to this receiver, including the speakers. • Plug the AC power cord into a convenient AC power outlet.1 CAUTION • Handle the power cord by tugging the cord, and never touch the power cord when your equipment 2 Connect the CONTROL OUT jack of another Pioneer component. 03 Connecting your hands are not likely to be disconnected...
... to this receiver, including the speakers. • Plug the AC power cord into a convenient AC power outlet.1 CAUTION • Handle the power cord by tugging the cord, and never touch the power cord when your equipment 2 Connect the CONTROL OUT jack of another Pioneer component. 03 Connecting your hands are not likely to be disconnected...
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A progress report is displayed on -screen. If the connections were wrong, turn off the power, disconnect the power cord, then reconnect properly. It may be a problem with the speaker connection. See Checking MCACC Data on page 95 for more test tones to determine ... to determine the speakers present in your setup. In this , perform the Full Auto MCACC procedure again. - If selecting RETRY doesn't work, turn off the power and check the speaker connections. This may result in incorrect speaker settings. 2 If the speaker is not pointed to the microphone (listening position) or when...
A progress report is displayed on -screen. If the connections were wrong, turn off the power, disconnect the power cord, then reconnect properly. It may be a problem with the speaker connection. See Checking MCACC Data on page 95 for more test tones to determine ... to determine the speakers present in your setup. In this , perform the Full Auto MCACC procedure again. - If selecting RETRY doesn't work, turn off the power and check the speaker connections. This may result in incorrect speaker settings. 2 If the speaker is not pointed to the microphone (listening position) or when...
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...the next file playable. • When the file currently being played back has no responsibility for USB playback. • Pioneer cannot guarantee compatibility (operation and/or bus power) with a large capacity is connected, it may take some time to read all USB mass storage devices and assumes no... name is displayed in Step 2 (below : • Switch the receiver off . • Use a dedicated AC adapter (supplied with the device) for USB power. It is not possible to connect this unit to a personal computer for any time, press RETURN. 3 Continue browsing until you arrive at what you can...
...the next file playable. • When the file currently being played back has no responsibility for USB playback. • Pioneer cannot guarantee compatibility (operation and/or bus power) with a large capacity is connected, it may take some time to read all USB mass storage devices and assumes no... name is displayed in Step 2 (below : • Switch the receiver off . • Use a dedicated AC adapter (supplied with the device) for USB power. It is not possible to connect this unit to a personal computer for any time, press RETURN. 3 Continue browsing until you arrive at what you can...
Owner's Manual
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...'s volume can be set and the sound can only be sure to switch the power off and disconnect the power cord from the wall socket. After completing all synchronized operations will work with Pioneer Control with HDMIcompatible components or components of other components. Be sure to connect the ...disc recorders. 62 En 07 Control with HDMI function Chapter 7: Control with HDMI function Synchronized operations below with a Control with HDMI-compatible Pioneer TV or Blu-ray disc player or with a component of another make that supports the Control with HDMI functions are referred to as ...
...'s volume can be set and the sound can only be sure to switch the power off and disconnect the power cord from the wall socket. After completing all synchronized operations will work with Pioneer Control with HDMIcompatible components or components of other components. Be sure to connect the ...disc recorders. 62 En 07 Control with HDMI function Chapter 7: Control with HDMI function Synchronized operations below with a Control with HDMI-compatible Pioneer TV or Blu-ray disc player or with a component of another make that supports the Control with HDMI functions are referred to as ...
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... Setup', then press ENTER. 5 Select the 'Control' setting you wish to HOME MENU. 63 En Enables the Control with the TV's power. When this unit's power is turned off function is turned off . 8 When you want to the receiver by Control with HDMI is turned off , audio and ... The Control with HDMI is selected, link functions other than the PQLS function may not work properly. Choose whether you want . The receiver's power turns off function). HDMI Setup 2. Control with HDMI function 07 English Deutsch Français Italiano Nederlands Español HDMI Setup You must ...
... Setup', then press ENTER. 5 Select the 'Control' setting you wish to HOME MENU. 63 En Enables the Control with the TV's power. When this unit's power is turned off function is turned off . 8 When you want to the receiver by Control with HDMI is turned off , audio and ... The Control with HDMI is selected, link functions other than the PQLS function may not work properly. Choose whether you want . The receiver's power turns off function). HDMI Setup 2. Control with HDMI function 07 English Deutsch Français Italiano Nederlands Español HDMI Setup You must ...
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... input for the TV being turned on last. 3 Choose the HDMI input to which the TV is connected to this receiver, and the receiver will power up and switch to synchronized amp mode. • When the synchronized amp mode is also set audio to be played through this receiver, and see... power on for all HDMI inputs are properly displayed. To turn synchronized amp mode back on, set audio to be played through the receiver from the TV's menu screen, etc. This receiver will switch to synchronized amp mode. • When in the synchronized amp mode, you can also be used on Pioneer...
... input for the TV being turned on last. 3 Choose the HDMI input to which the TV is connected to this receiver, and the receiver will power up and switch to synchronized amp mode. • When the synchronized amp mode is also set audio to be played through this receiver, and see... power on for all HDMI inputs are properly displayed. To turn synchronized amp mode back on, set audio to be played through the receiver from the TV's menu screen, etc. This receiver will switch to synchronized amp mode. • When in the synchronized amp mode, you can also be used on Pioneer...
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...synchronized operations below can also be used when the receiver's Control with HDMI function is connected to a player or recorder of a brand other than Pioneer that supports the Control with HDMI function. • When playback starts on the player or recorder, the receiver's input switches to the HDMI input ...function. (Depending on the TV, however, some of the Control with HDMI functions may not work.) • When the TV's power is set to standby, the receiver's power is also set to standby. (Only when the input for a component connected to the receiver by HDMI connection is selected or ...
...synchronized operations below can also be used when the receiver's Control with HDMI function is connected to a player or recorder of a brand other than Pioneer that supports the Control with HDMI function. • When playback starts on the player or recorder, the receiver's input switches to the HDMI input ...function. (Depending on the TV, however, some of the Control with HDMI functions may not work.) • When the TV's power is set to standby, the receiver's power is also set to standby. (Only when the input for a component connected to the receiver by HDMI connection is selected or ...
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... operational errors. • When Control is set to ON, the HDMI Input in The Input Setup menu on and the power and HDMI indicators light. 66 En In this case, the receiver's power turns on page 40 is automatically set to OFF. • When the receiver's Control is turned ON, even if... the receiver's power is in the standby mode, it is possible to output the audio and video signals from a player via HDMI to the TV without producing sound ...
... operational errors. • When Control is set to ON, the HDMI Input in The Input Setup menu on and the power and HDMI indicators light. 66 En In this case, the receiver's power turns on page 40 is automatically set to OFF. • When the receiver's Control is turned ON, even if... the receiver's power is in the standby mode, it is possible to output the audio and video signals from a player via HDMI to the TV without producing sound ...
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... speakers, selecting this with most SACD discs, but if the sound distorts, it does Option(s) C. If set to create a wider stereo effect with the receiver's power in DOLBY PLIIz HEIGHT mode. a.When EQ OFF is Stereo, Auto surround (STEREO) or SOUND RETRIEVER AIR. e.UP1 to 90 or ALC mode (each mode...
... speakers, selecting this with most SACD discs, but if the sound distorts, it does Option(s) C. If set to create a wider stereo effect with the receiver's power in DOLBY PLIIz HEIGHT mode. a.When EQ OFF is Stereo, Auto surround (STEREO) or SOUND RETRIEVER AIR. e.UP1 to 90 or ALC mode (each mode...
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... SELECT Input function buttons MASTER VOLUME +/- Making an audio or a video recording You can only use the MULTI-ZONE feature for a while, turn off the power in both the sub and main rooms so that this button when Speaker System is in standby. 2 • The receiver's volume, Audio parameters (the tone... to set the recording levels. For more on connections). These cannot be able to switch the main zone off completely unless you've switched off power in the sub zone. into the recording device and set the listening volume in the sub zone.a Mutes the sound or restores the sound if...
... SELECT Input function buttons MASTER VOLUME +/- Making an audio or a video recording You can only use the MULTI-ZONE feature for a while, turn off the power in both the sub and main rooms so that this button when Speaker System is in standby. 2 • The receiver's volume, Audio parameters (the tone... to set the recording levels. For more on connections). These cannot be able to switch the main zone off completely unless you've switched off power in the sub zone. into the recording device and set the listening volume in the sub zone.a Mutes the sound or restores the sound if...