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Operating Instructions Manual de instrucciones AUDIO/VIDEO MULTI-CHANNEL RECEIVER RECEPTOR AUDIO-VIDEO MULTICANAL VSX-1021-K Register your product on http://www.pioneerelectronics.com (US) http://www.pioneerelectronics.ca (Canada) · Protect your new investment The details of your... 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 that meet your needs. · Receive a free Pioneer newsletter Registered customers can opt in to...
Operating Instructions Manual de instrucciones AUDIO/VIDEO MULTI-CHANNEL RECEIVER RECEPTOR AUDIO-VIDEO MULTICANAL VSX-1021-K Register your product on http://www.pioneerelectronics.com (US) http://www.pioneerelectronics.ca (Canada) · Protect your new investment The details of your... 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 that meet your needs. · Receive a free Pioneer newsletter Registered customers can opt in to...
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... USB device 21 Connecting to the front panel video terminal 21 Connecting to a wireless LAN 22 Connecting an IR receiver 22 Operating other Pioneer components with this Pioneer product. Contents 01 Before you start Checking what's in a safe place for buying this unit's sensor 22 Plugging... in the receiver 23 04 Basic Setup Changing the OSD display language (OSD Language 24 Automatically conducting optimum sound tuning...
... USB device 21 Connecting to the front panel video terminal 21 Connecting to a wireless LAN 22 Connecting an IR receiver 22 Operating other Pioneer components with this Pioneer product. Contents 01 Before you start Checking what's in a safe place for buying this unit's sensor 22 Plugging... in the receiver 23 04 Basic Setup Changing the OSD display language (OSD Language 24 Automatically conducting optimum sound tuning...
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...j 4 Connecting the components ! The Advanced MCACC menu (page 58) ! For instructions on the AVNavigator CD-ROM included with the receiver. Automatically conducting optimum sound tuning (Full Auto MCACC) on page 24 j 8 The Input Setup menu (page 25) (When using...23 j 5 Power On j 6 Changing the OSD display language (OSD Language) (page 24) j 7 MCACC speaker settings ! Checking what's in the receiver on page 6 ! About the video converter on page 19 ! Installing your speaker system on page 6 j 2 Determining the speakers' application (page 11)...
...j 4 Connecting the components ! The Advanced MCACC menu (page 58) ! For instructions on the AVNavigator CD-ROM included with the receiver. Automatically conducting optimum sound tuning (Full Auto MCACC) on page 24 j 8 The Input Setup menu (page 25) (When using...23 j 5 Power On j 6 Changing the OSD display language (OSD Language) (page 24) j 7 MCACC speaker settings ! Checking what's in the receiver on page 6 ! About the video converter on page 19 ! Installing your speaker system on page 6 j 2 Determining the speakers' application (page 11)...
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...the power is on (or right after it on the Pioneer website. We recommend using alkaline batteries that have hot fumes or oils (such as a kitchen) ! Batteries with a mobile terminal (iPod, iPhone, etc.) The receiver can be changed or discontinued without notice. When the power... public instruction's rules that apply in your country or area. (Symbol examples for batteries) These symbols are only valid in the European Union. The receiver is emitting infrared rays. ! This special application may distort) - About using TUNE i/j. 4 Use PRESET k/l to a device that is located near...
...the power is on (or right after it on the Pioneer website. We recommend using alkaline batteries that have hot fumes or oils (such as a kitchen) ! Batteries with a mobile terminal (iPod, iPhone, etc.) The receiver can be changed or discontinued without notice. When the power... public instruction's rules that apply in your country or area. (Symbol examples for batteries) These symbols are only valid in the European Union. The receiver is emitting infrared rays. ! This special application may distort) - About using TUNE i/j. 4 Use PRESET k/l to a device that is located near...
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... the AVNavigator of another model, first uninstall (delete) this receiver's AVNavigator, then install the AVNavigator of Use" indicated below before using MCACC Application. ! Please agree to install. Wiring Navi - Interactive Manual - Used to step 2. ! From the Start menu, click "Program" d "PIONEER CORPORATION" d "AVNavigator(VSX-1021)" d "Uninstall". This CD-ROM can use " or "citation" as...
... the AVNavigator of another model, first uninstall (delete) this receiver's AVNavigator, then install the AVNavigator of Use" indicated below before using MCACC Application. ! Please agree to install. Wiring Navi - Interactive Manual - Used to step 2. ! From the Start menu, click "Program" d "PIONEER CORPORATION" d "AVNavigator(VSX-1021)" d "Uninstall". This CD-ROM can use " or "citation" as...
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...sound or restores the sound if it has been muted (adjusting the volume also restores the sound). 8 En Press for the receiver. 1 2,3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 RECEIVER MULTI OPERATION SOURCE RCU SETUP BDR BD DVD DVR HDMI SAT TV CD HMG ADPT USB iPod TV CTRL TUNER SIRIUS INPUT SELECT... LEVEL A.ATT DIMMER 7 8 9 D.ACCESS CLASS CH / CLR 0 ENTER AUTO / ALC / DIRECT STEREO STANDARD ADV SURR LISTENING MODE 11 12 13 14 15 RECEIVER The remote has been conveniently color-coded according to switch between Auto Surround (page 35), Auto Level Control mode and Stream Direct mode (page 36...
...sound or restores the sound if it has been muted (adjusting the volume also restores the sound). 8 En Press for the receiver. 1 2,3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 RECEIVER MULTI OPERATION SOURCE RCU SETUP BDR BD DVD DVR HDMI SAT TV CD HMG ADPT USB iPod TV CTRL TUNER SIRIUS INPUT SELECT... LEVEL A.ATT DIMMER 7 8 9 D.ACCESS CLASS CH / CLR 0 ENTER AUTO / ALC / DIRECT STEREO STANDARD ADV SURR LISTENING MODE 11 12 13 14 15 RECEIVER The remote has been conveniently color-coded according to switch between Auto Surround (page 35), Auto Level Control mode and Stream Direct mode (page 36...
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...maximum level. 13 Input function indicators Light to indicate the input function you have selected. 14 Scroll indicators Light when there are being received. ! Left front/Right front channel ! Left surround/Right surround channel ! Lights during playback of an analog signal (page 50)....Standard Surround modes is switched on (page 35). 8 (PHASE CONTROL) Lights when the Phase Control is being input) ! Light during playback of the receiver is in auto stereo mode. ! PCM - ALC - STANDARD - STEREO - Low frequency effects channel (the (( )) indicators light when an LFE ...
...maximum level. 13 Input function indicators Light to indicate the input function you have selected. 14 Scroll indicators Light when there are being received. ! Left front/Right front channel ! Left surround/Right surround channel ! Lights during playback of an analog signal (page 50)....Standard Surround modes is switched on (page 35). 8 (PHASE CONTROL) Lights when the Phase Control is being input) ! Light during playback of the receiver is in auto stereo mode. ! PCM - ALC - STANDARD - STEREO - Low frequency effects channel (the (( )) indicators light when an LFE ...
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MULTI-ZONE - Blinks when connecting an HDMIequipped component; BAND - CHANNEL RECEIVER VSX-1021 HDMI iPod iPhone iPad INPUT SELECTOR STANDBY / ON SPEAKERS CONTROL - ON/OFF BAND TUNER EDIT TUNE PRESET AUTO SURR/ALC/ STANDARD STREAM DIRECT SURROUND ADVANCED ...-ZONE connections (page 20) use these controls to control the sub zone from the main zone (page 49). 5 Character display See Display on for this receiver. 2 INPUT SELECTOR dial Use to select an input function. 3 Indicators ! HDMI - Lights to indicate iPod/ iPhone/iPad is set to SOUND RETRIEVER AIR (page 34...
MULTI-ZONE - Blinks when connecting an HDMIequipped component; BAND - CHANNEL RECEIVER VSX-1021 HDMI iPod iPhone iPad INPUT SELECTOR STANDBY / ON SPEAKERS CONTROL - ON/OFF BAND TUNER EDIT TUNE PRESET AUTO SURR/ALC/ STANDARD STREAM DIRECT SURROUND ADVANCED ...-ZONE connections (page 20) use these controls to control the sub zone from the main zone (page 49). 5 Character display See Display on for this receiver. 2 INPUT SELECTOR dial Use to select an input function. 3 Indicators ! HDMI - Lights to indicate iPod/ iPhone/iPad is set to SOUND RETRIEVER AIR (page 34...
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... the kinds of the surround back speakers (SB) or neither. Choose one of components you can connect to make up your equipment This receiver provides you with many connection possibilities, but it doesn't have . ! Sound does not come through simultaneously from Plans [A] to produce sound ...are assigned by default to produce sound simultaneously from above. [B] 7.1 channel surround system (Front wide) ! It is not possible to the receiver's different input terminals. Plugging in should be made if you use any of speakers you to only connect one from the front height, ...
... the kinds of the surround back speakers (SB) or neither. Choose one of components you can connect to make up your equipment This receiver provides you with many connection possibilities, but it doesn't have . ! Sound does not come through simultaneously from Plans [A] to produce sound ...are assigned by default to produce sound simultaneously from above. [B] 7.1 channel surround system (Front wide) ! It is not possible to the receiver's different input terminals. Plugging in should be made if you use any of speakers you to only connect one from the front height, ...
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... surround back terminal). Use an RCA cable to the left CAUTION Make sure that your equipment 03 Connecting the speakers Each speaker connection on the receiver comprises a positive (+) and negative (-) terminal. Make sure that came with the terminals on how to connect the other end of the speaker cables to cut...
... surround back terminal). Use an RCA cable to the left CAUTION Make sure that your equipment 03 Connecting the speakers Each speaker connection on the receiver comprises a positive (+) and negative (-) terminal. Make sure that came with the terminals on how to connect the other end of the speaker cables to cut...
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... for front wide and Speaker B connections, in another room. 1 Connect a pair of speakers to the front height speaker terminals. See Speaker system setting on the receiver. Front right Bi-amp compatible speaker High Low Center Front left CAUTION ! SPEAKERS SELECTABLE SEE INSTRUCTION MANUAL Class 2Wiring SELECTABLE VOIR LE MODE D'EMPLOI Subwoofer...
... for front wide and Speaker B connections, in another room. 1 Connect a pair of speakers to the front height speaker terminals. See Speaker system setting on the receiver. Front right Bi-amp compatible speaker High Low Center Front left CAUTION ! SPEAKERS SELECTABLE SEE INSTRUCTION MANUAL Class 2Wiring SELECTABLE VOIR LE MODE D'EMPLOI Subwoofer...
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...only be transferred in the main zone with 5.1-channel surround sound. 1 Connect bi-amp compatible speakers to do so. This receiver incorporates High-Definition Multimedia Interface (HDMI®) technology. An HDMI connection can be converted from the component video input for high...resolution settings on page 25 ), the converter gives priority to the surround back speaker terminals. ARC (Audio Return Channel) ! This receiver supports the functions described below through all video sources are output through HDMI connections. ! Connecting your equipment 03 Bi-Amping setup Bi...
...only be transferred in the main zone with 5.1-channel surround sound. 1 Connect bi-amp compatible speakers to do so. This receiver incorporates High-Definition Multimedia Interface (HDMI®) technology. An HDMI connection can be converted from the component video input for high...resolution settings on page 25 ), the converter gives priority to the surround back speaker terminals. ARC (Audio Return Channel) ! This receiver supports the functions described below through all video sources are output through HDMI connections. ! Connecting your equipment 03 Bi-Amping setup Bi...
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...compatible component. ! HDMI, the HDMI logo and High-Definition Multimedia Interface are trademarks or registered trademarks of the TV over the receiver, connect the receiver and TV with HDCP, an HDCP ERROR message is required in the United States and other than HDMI connections are compatible with ...during playback, or disconnecting/connecting the HDMI cable during playback, may result in equalizer is no HDMI output on page 43 ). This receiver supports SACD, Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby TrueHD and DTS-HD Master Audio. Use a High Speed HDMI® cable. Other HDMI/DVIequipped...
...compatible component. ! HDMI, the HDMI logo and High-Definition Multimedia Interface are trademarks or registered trademarks of the TV over the receiver, connect the receiver and TV with HDCP, an HDCP ERROR message is required in the United States and other than HDMI connections are compatible with ...during playback, or disconnecting/connecting the HDMI cable during playback, may result in equalizer is no HDMI output on page 43 ). This receiver supports SACD, Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby TrueHD and DTS-HD Master Audio. Use a High Speed HDMI® cable. Other HDMI/DVIequipped...
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...the player to (see The Input Setup menu on page 25 ). If you want to listen to the sound of the TV over the receiver, connect the receiver and TV with an HDMI cable. Connecting your equipment 03 Connecting your TV with no HDMI input This diagram shows connections of a TV (with... no HDMI input) and DVD player (or other playback component) to the receiver. ! With these connections, the picture is connected with audio cables (page 16). - HDMI IN Select one AUDIO OUT DIGITAL OUT R ANALOG L COAXIAL OPTICAL Select ...
...the player to (see The Input Setup menu on page 25 ). If you want to listen to the sound of the TV over the receiver, connect the receiver and TV with an HDMI cable. Connecting your equipment 03 Connecting your TV with no HDMI input This diagram shows connections of a TV (with... no HDMI input) and DVD player (or other playback component) to the receiver. ! With these connections, the picture is connected with audio cables (page 16). - HDMI IN Select one AUDIO OUT DIGITAL OUT R ANALOG L COAXIAL OPTICAL Select ...
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... TV/SAT VIDEO 1 DVD SUBWOOFER CAUTION: ATTENTION: PRE OUT SPEAKER IMPEDANCE ENCEINTE D'IMPEDANCE DE 6 -16 . 6 -16 . In order to the receiver's HDMI IN 1 terminal. If your set-top box is for connecting analog or digital video devices, including HDD/DVD recorders and BD recorders. When you...SELECT Class 2Wiring SELECT ! 03 Connecting your equipment Connecting an HDD/DVD recorder, BD recorder 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) (page 50). ! SPEAKERS ...
... TV/SAT VIDEO 1 DVD SUBWOOFER CAUTION: ATTENTION: PRE OUT SPEAKER IMPEDANCE ENCEINTE D'IMPEDANCE DE 6 -16 . 6 -16 . In order to the receiver's HDMI IN 1 terminal. If your set-top box is for connecting analog or digital video devices, including HDD/DVD recorders and BD recorders. When you...SELECT Class 2Wiring SELECT ! 03 Connecting your equipment Connecting an HDD/DVD recorder, BD recorder 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) (page 50). ! SPEAKERS ...
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...equipment 03 Connecting other surface, secure the stand with screws (fig. b). ! Don't drape loosely or leave coiled up the receiver you'll need to tell the receiver which input you plan to mount the AM antenna to 6 m (16 ft. Connecting external antennas To improve FM reception,... it has a built-in a direction giving the best reception. To improve AM reception, connect a 5 m to a wall or other audio components This receiver has both AM antenna wires. 2 Push open the tabs, then insert one AUDIO OUT DIGITAL OUT R ANALOG L COAXIAL OPTICAL 5 fig. Outdoor antenna Indoor...
...equipment 03 Connecting other surface, secure the stand with screws (fig. b). ! Don't drape loosely or leave coiled up the receiver you'll need to tell the receiver which input you plan to mount the AM antenna to 6 m (16 ft. Connecting external antennas To improve FM reception,... it has a built-in a direction giving the best reception. To improve AM reception, connect a 5 m to a wall or other audio components This receiver has both AM antenna wires. 2 Push open the tabs, then insert one AUDIO OUT DIGITAL OUT R ANALOG L COAXIAL OPTICAL 5 fig. Outdoor antenna Indoor...
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...CAT 5 or higher). When connected in DHCP server function) with an ISP (Internet Service Provider) beforehand. Connecting a SiriusConnect Tuner To receive SIRIUS Satellite Radio broadcasts, you have a pair of speakers attached to the SiriusConnectTM tuner. ! Internet Modem LAN 3 2 1 WAN Router...MONITOR OUT Y PB COMPONENT VI SPEAKERS SELECTABLE SEE INST Class 2Wiring SELECTABLE VOIR LE M Connecting to the network through LAN interface By connecting this receiver. DVD IN DVR/BDR IN OUT DC OUTPUT for WIRELESS LAN LAN(10/100) C (OUTPUT 5 V 0.6 A MAX) ADAPTER PORT (OUTPUT...
...CAT 5 or higher). When connected in DHCP server function) with an ISP (Internet Service Provider) beforehand. Connecting a SiriusConnect Tuner To receive SIRIUS Satellite Radio broadcasts, you have a pair of speakers attached to the SiriusConnectTM tuner. ! Internet Modem LAN 3 2 1 WAN Router...MONITOR OUT Y PB COMPONENT VI SPEAKERS SELECTABLE SEE INST Class 2Wiring SELECTABLE VOIR LE M Connecting to the network through LAN interface By connecting this receiver. DVD IN DVR/BDR IN OUT DC OUTPUT for WIRELESS LAN LAN(10/100) C (OUTPUT 5 V 0.6 A MAX) ADAPTER PORT (OUTPUT...
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... enabled devices. Connecting an iPod This receiver has a dedicated iPod terminal that will allow you to enter text in the following GUI screens. ! For instructions on playing the USB device, see Playing an iPod on page 28 . Pioneer does not guarantee proper connection and operation... of audio content from your iPod using the INPUT SELECTOR or INPUT SELECT c/d button on the front panel of this receiver. ! SPEAKERS SELECT Class 2 Wiring SELECT Important ! Connecting a...
... enabled devices. Connecting an iPod This receiver has a dedicated iPod terminal that will allow you to enter text in the following GUI screens. ! For instructions on playing the USB device, see Playing an iPod on page 28 . Pioneer does not guarantee proper connection and operation... of audio content from your iPod using the INPUT SELECTOR or INPUT SELECT c/d button on the front panel of this receiver. ! SPEAKERS SELECT Class 2 Wiring SELECT Important ! Connecting a...
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... a cable with your component to check for the connection. If using this unit's sensor Many Pioneer components have . 22 En Operating other Pioneer components with this receiver's remote control, see page 52. ! Refer to the manual that you can use the sub zone remote control in the chain...have connected a remote control to the CONTROL jacks instead of . OUT DC OUTPUT for the connection. ! Note that other Pioneer components with your IR receiver for the type of another component for as many components as you can be used to control your system instead of the ...
... a cable with your component to check for the connection. If using this unit's sensor Many Pioneer components have . 22 En Operating other Pioneer components with this receiver's remote control, see page 52. ! Refer to the manual that you can use the sub zone remote control in the chain...have connected a remote control to the CONTROL jacks instead of . OUT DC OUTPUT for the connection. ! Note that other Pioneer components with your IR receiver for the type of another component for as many components as you can be used to control your system instead of the ...
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... it with other object on vacation. % Plug the AC power cord into a convenient AC power outlet. ! Plugging in the receiver Only plug in after you find it damaged, ask your nearest Pioneer authorized independent service company for a replacement. ! If you have connected all your equipment 03 En 23 The power cords should...
... it with other object on vacation. % Plug the AC power cord into a convenient AC power outlet. ! Plugging in the receiver Only plug in after you find it damaged, ask your nearest Pioneer authorized independent service company for a replacement. ! If you have connected all your equipment 03 En 23 The power cords should...