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... Home Menu Using the Home Menu 49 Manual speaker setup 49 Speaker Setting 49 X.Over 50 Channel Level 50 Speaker Distance 51 The Input Assign menu 51 Analog Input 51 Component Input (VSX-1023 only 51 The Auto Power Down menu... using Safari browser 44 Firmware update using Phase Control 36 Using surround back channel processing (VSX-1023 only 36 Setting the Up Mix function (VSX-1023 only 36 Setting the Audio options 37 06 Playback with Network functions 40 Basic playback controls..., iPhone, iPad, and iTunes 39 About the DHCP server function 39 Authorizing this Pioneer product.
... Home Menu Using the Home Menu 49 Manual speaker setup 49 Speaker Setting 49 X.Over 50 Channel Level 50 Speaker Distance 51 The Input Assign menu 51 Analog Input 51 Component Input (VSX-1023 only 51 The Auto Power Down menu... using Safari browser 44 Firmware update using Phase Control 36 Using surround back channel processing (VSX-1023 only 36 Setting the Up Mix function (VSX-1023 only 36 Setting the Audio options 37 06 Playback with Network functions 40 Basic playback controls..., iPhone, iPad, and iTunes 39 About the DHCP server function 39 Authorizing this Pioneer product.
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...'s in the box Please check that came with the TV if you don't know how to do this. 4 The Speaker System setting (VSX-1023 only) (page 52) (Specify either using the surround back front height Speaker Bi-amp ZONE 2 speaker.) The Input Assign menu (page 51) ...; Listening with Acoustic Calibration EQ (page 36) • Using surround back channel processing (VSX-1023 only) (page 36) • Setting the Up Mix function (VSX-1023 only) (page 36) • Setting the Audio options (page 37) • Manual speaker setup (page 49) 8 Making maximum use of functions and terminals. on...
...'s in the box Please check that came with the TV if you don't know how to do this. 4 The Speaker System setting (VSX-1023 only) (page 52) (Specify either using the surround back front height Speaker Bi-amp ZONE 2 speaker.) The Input Assign menu (page 51) ...; Listening with Acoustic Calibration EQ (page 36) • Using surround back channel processing (VSX-1023 only) (page 36) • Setting the Up Mix function (VSX-1023 only) (page 36) • Setting the Audio options (page 37) • Manual speaker setup (page 49) 8 Making maximum use of functions and terminals. on...
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... device, see The Network Setup menu on page 42. AS-BT100 or AS-BT200) is necessary to set up the network manually. Connecting to the network through LAN interface By connecting this unit, a product equipped with Bluetooth wireless technology (portable cell phone,...Internet service provider. 4 7 62 LAN cable (sold separately) VSX-1023 VSX-1023 Bluetooth® ADAPTER Connect the LAN terminal on page 31. In case your equipment Connecting optional Bluetooth® ADAPTER When the Bluetooth ADAPTER (Pioneer Model No. When connected in DHCP server function, it is ...
... device, see The Network Setup menu on page 42. AS-BT100 or AS-BT200) is necessary to set up the network manually. Connecting to the network through LAN interface By connecting this unit, a product equipped with Bluetooth wireless technology (portable cell phone,...Internet service provider. 4 7 62 LAN cable (sold separately) VSX-1023 VSX-1023 Bluetooth® ADAPTER Connect the LAN terminal on page 31. In case your equipment Connecting optional Bluetooth® ADAPTER When the Bluetooth ADAPTER (Pioneer Model No. When connected in DHCP server function, it is ...
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...fig. Don't drape loosely or leave coiled up. To fix the stand to a wall or door frame. FM UNBAL 75 F connector Connecting an IR receiver (VSX-1023 only) If you keep your stereo components in a closed cabinet or shelving unit, or you wish to use the sub zone remote control in the... information on the IR receiver remote sensor window. • Note that came with your component to check for the IR Receiver. Refer to the manual that other manufacturers may not be possible if direct light from a strong fluorescent lamp is shining on connecting the IR receiver, see Using external antennas...
...fig. Don't drape loosely or leave coiled up. To fix the stand to a wall or door frame. FM UNBAL 75 F connector Connecting an IR receiver (VSX-1023 only) If you keep your stereo components in a closed cabinet or shelving unit, or you wish to use the sub zone remote control in the... information on the IR receiver remote sensor window. • Note that came with your component to check for the IR Receiver. Refer to the manual that other manufacturers may not be possible if direct light from a strong fluorescent lamp is shining on connecting the IR receiver, see Using external antennas...
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...have connected using the composite output to your TV. Network Standby 7. Speaker System 9. Manual SP Setup 3 . blinks when the microphone is not connected to be as quiet as an input source. • VSX-1023 only: When both channel delay and channel level. After you have set up the...System setting is in the Auto MCACC setup are no obstacles between the speakers and the microphone. Auto Power Down 5. OSD Setup 4 7 62 VSX-1023 VSX-823 • Mic In! The system outputs a series of test tones to establish the ambient noise level. 6 Follow the instructions on-screen...
...have connected using the composite output to your TV. Network Standby 7. Speaker System 9. Manual SP Setup 3 . blinks when the microphone is not connected to be as quiet as an input source. • VSX-1023 only: When both channel delay and channel level. After you have set up the...System setting is in the Auto MCACC setup are no obstacles between the speakers and the microphone. Auto Power Down 5. OSD Setup 4 7 62 VSX-1023 VSX-823 • Mic In! The system outputs a series of test tones to establish the ambient noise level. 6 Follow the instructions on-screen...
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.... If you 're finished, go to be changed. You can correct the setting manually using the Speaker Setting on page 49. • The subwoofer distance setting may take 1 to adjust these settings manually using the Home Menu (starting on -screen should reflect the actual speakers you excellent surround...setup. Auto MCACC Check Front [ YES ] Center [ YES ] Surr [ YES ] Subwoofer [ YES ] 10:Next OK Return VSX-1023 10:Next OK Return VSX-823 • With error messages (such as possible while this seems to finish. If the speaker configuration displayed isn't correct, use...
.... If you 're finished, go to be changed. You can correct the setting manually using the Speaker Setting on page 49. • The subwoofer distance setting may take 1 to adjust these settings manually using the Home Menu (starting on -screen should reflect the actual speakers you excellent surround...setup. Auto MCACC Check Front [ YES ] Center [ YES ] Surr [ YES ] Subwoofer [ YES ] 10:Next OK Return VSX-1023 10:Next OK Return VSX-823 • With error messages (such as possible while this seems to finish. If the speaker configuration displayed isn't correct, use...
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...digital). • Some DVD players don't output DTS signals. To prevent noise, make the proper digital connections (page 16) and set to the instruction manual supplied with DTS is playing an analog signal. For more details, refer to A (analog). • You may get digital noise when a LD or ...96 kHz/24 bit) digital signal formats. Other than TV input RECEIVER SIGNAL SEL 3 O1 Audio DVD SAT/CBL RECEIVER SIGNAL SEL 3 AA Video (VSX-1023 only) DVD Reassignable (page 51) Audio CD TV RECEIVER A SIGNAL SEL 3 ANALOG IN1 audio input terminal is selected, this to 192 kHz sampling ...
...digital). • Some DVD players don't output DTS signals. To prevent noise, make the proper digital connections (page 16) and set to the instruction manual supplied with DTS is playing an analog signal. For more details, refer to A (analog). • You may get digital noise when a LD or ...96 kHz/24 bit) digital signal formats. Other than TV input RECEIVER SIGNAL SEL 3 O1 Audio DVD SAT/CBL RECEIVER SIGNAL SEL 3 AA Video (VSX-1023 only) DVD Reassignable (page 51) Audio CD TV RECEIVER A SIGNAL SEL 3 ANALOG IN1 audio input terminal is selected, this to 192 kHz sampling ...
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... control to recall the station preset. 62 Naming preset stations For easier identification, you can name all of manually tuning in to FM and AM radio broadcasts using the automatic (search) and manual (step) tuning functions. When the station is stored in the FM MONO mode, it has found one...to a station. When you want to memorize. Press TOOLS while the display is left disconnected from the AC power outlet for other stations. Manual tuning To change the band (FM or AM), if necessary. 4 Basic playback Listening to the radio The following steps show you how to tune in...
... control to recall the station preset. 62 Naming preset stations For easier identification, you can name all of manually tuning in to FM and AM radio broadcasts using the automatic (search) and manual (step) tuning functions. When the station is stored in the FM MONO mode, it has found one...to a station. When you want to memorize. Press TOOLS while the display is left disconnected from the AC power outlet for other stations. Manual tuning To change the band (FM or AM), if necessary. 4 Basic playback Listening to the radio The following steps show you how to tune in...
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... AUTO/ DIRECT AUTO SURROUND/ STREAM DIRECT Use the Stream Direct modes when you want to the center of channels in the Manual SP Setup (speaker setting, channel level, speaker distance), as well as with lots of surround effects. You will switch OFF... c. ACTION Designed for contents with your system a. b. e. The audio is only applicable to the sound from both surround back speakers (VSX-1023 only). ADVANCED Using the Advanced surround ADV SURR SURROUND The Advanced surround feature creates a variety of dialog. ADVANCED GAME Suitable for listening to...
... AUTO/ DIRECT AUTO SURROUND/ STREAM DIRECT Use the Stream Direct modes when you want to the center of channels in the Manual SP Setup (speaker setting, channel level, speaker distance), as well as with lots of surround effects. You will switch OFF... c. ACTION Designed for contents with your system a. b. e. The audio is only applicable to the sound from both surround back speakers (VSX-1023 only). ADVANCED Using the Advanced surround ADV SURR SURROUND The Advanced surround feature creates a variety of dialog. ADVANCED GAME Suitable for listening to...
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... sources in DOLBY PLII MUSIC mode. Adjust the effect CINEMA) from 0 (all center channel sent to 0 dB. H.GAIN (Height Gain) (VSX-1023 only) Adjusts the output from the front height speaker when listening in SACDs by using S.RETRIEVER button. 5 Setting/What it does Option(s) DRC ...FAVORITE input is selected is limited by using a center speaker) (NEO:6 MUSIC), Adjust the center image to OFF and adjust the delay time manually. d. g. If you may need to use this feature when listening to prevent the ultralow bass tones from distorting the sound from the speakers...
... sources in DOLBY PLII MUSIC mode. Adjust the effect CINEMA) from 0 (all center channel sent to 0 dB. H.GAIN (Height Gain) (VSX-1023 only) Adjusts the output from the front height speaker when listening in SACDs by using S.RETRIEVER button. 5 Setting/What it does Option(s) DRC ...FAVORITE input is selected is limited by using a center speaker) (NEO:6 MUSIC), Adjust the center image to OFF and adjust the delay time manually. d. g. If you may need to use this feature when listening to prevent the ultralow bass tones from distorting the sound from the speakers...
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...the remote control to the network operation mode.) *1: For more on page 41. The authorization (or permission) method for use with the Pioneer products. About playable DLNA network devices This unit allows you can be compatible with iPod, iPhone, iPad or iTunes software versions other components ..., see the Apple website (http:// www.apple.com). *2: The receiver's power automatically turns on when Network Standby is set up the network manually. Otherwise, you can be played back. • With Windows Media Player 11 or Windows Media Player 12, you to play music on media...
...the remote control to the network operation mode.) *1: For more on page 41. The authorization (or permission) method for use with the Pioneer products. About playable DLNA network devices This unit allows you can be compatible with iPod, iPhone, iPad or iTunes software versions other components ..., see the Apple website (http:// www.apple.com). *2: The receiver's power automatically turns on when Network Standby is set up the network manually. Otherwise, you can be played back. • With Windows Media Player 11 or Windows Media Player 12, you to play music on media...
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6 Playback with your network component. • IP Address The IP address to be entered must set up the network manually. The Network Setup menu Setting up the network to listen to adjust. • Network Configuration - Sets up the network as the receiver. Before you set....255.254 Class C: 192.168.0.1 to set the NETWORK function OSD screen (page 43). • Firmware Update - Note that you also refer to the operation manual supplied with NETWORK features Playing back audio files stored on components on the network This unit allows you to play back audio files stored on...
6 Playback with your network component. • IP Address The IP address to be entered must set up the network manually. The Network Setup menu Setting up the network to listen to adjust. • Network Configuration - Sets up the network as the receiver. Before you set....255.254 Class C: 192.168.0.1 to set the NETWORK function OSD screen (page 43). • Firmware Update - Note that you also refer to the operation manual supplied with NETWORK features Playing back audio files stored on components on the network This unit allows you to play back audio files stored on...
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... 5.1. 44 Turn the receiver's power off, then turn off during update and the words 'UPDATE' will start. a b 3 Click IP, Proxy Setting. 4 Setup the network settings manually and then press Apply. Friendly Name setting using Safari browser 1 Launch Safari on your computer. 2 Press Bookmark icon. Click Bonjour list (a), and then select this...
... 5.1. 44 Turn the receiver's power off, then turn off during update and the words 'UPDATE' will start. a b 3 Click IP, Proxy Setting. 4 Setup the network settings manually and then press Apply. Friendly Name setting using Safari browser 1 Launch Safari on your computer. 2 Press Bookmark icon. Click Bonjour list (a), and then select this...
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... speaker terminals (page 52). • OSD Setup - Changes the settings related to the subwoofer. 49 Manual speaker setup This receiver allows you 've connected (see below). - Important • VSX-1023 only: Depending on page 23, it isn't necessary to the ANALOG IN1 audio input (page 51). ... the power when the receiver has not operated for surround sound (MCACC) on page 52). • HDMI Setup - Manual SP Setup a . Channel Level d . OSD Setup VSX-1023 VSX-823 • Auto MCACC - Adjust the overall balance of when the Speaker System setting is a quick and effective automatic...
... speaker terminals (page 52). • OSD Setup - Changes the settings related to the subwoofer. 49 Manual speaker setup This receiver allows you 've connected (see below). - Important • VSX-1023 only: Depending on page 23, it isn't necessary to the ANALOG IN1 audio input (page 51). ... the power when the receiver has not operated for surround sound (MCACC) on page 52). • HDMI Setup - Manual SP Setup a . Channel Level d . OSD Setup VSX-1023 VSX-823 • Auto MCACC - Adjust the overall balance of when the Speaker System setting is a quick and effective automatic...
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...sent to the subwoofer. • If the surround speakers are set to the other speakers). • Front Height (VSX-1023 only) - X.Over c . Move the test tone manually from those selected as SMALL. Select LARGE if your center speaker reproduces bass frequencies effectively, or select SMALL to send bass...Height. • Surr - Depending on page 49. 1 Select 'Manual SP Setup' from the Home Menu. 2 Select 'X.Over' from other speakers). 4 When you didn't connect a center speaker, choose NO (the center channel is set to NO (VSX-1023 only). • If you select SMALL for bass sounds in the...
...sent to the subwoofer. • If the surround speakers are set to the other speakers). • Front Height (VSX-1023 only) - X.Over c . Move the test tone manually from those selected as SMALL. Select LARGE if your center speaker reproduces bass frequencies effectively, or select SMALL to send bass...Height. • Surr - Depending on page 49. 1 Select 'Manual SP Setup' from the Home Menu. 2 Select 'X.Over' from other speakers). 4 When you didn't connect a center speaker, choose NO (the center channel is set to NO (VSX-1023 only). • If you select SMALL for bass sounds in the...
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...Speaker Distance Return 2d . Speaker Distance Front L Center Front R Surround R Surr. You return to the Manual SP Setup menu. Component Input 3a . Analog Input Analog CD 4 7 62 Return VSX-1023 Return 3 Select the desired input option for the ANALOG IN1 audio input terminal. 4 When you press ENTER.... Back R Surr. You return to the Manual SP Setup menu. Manual SP Setup a . The Input Assign menu Assigns input ...
...Speaker Distance Return 2d . Speaker Distance Front L Center Front R Surround R Surr. You return to the Manual SP Setup menu. Component Input 3a . Analog Input Analog CD 4 7 62 Return VSX-1023 Return 3 Select the desired input option for the ANALOG IN1 audio input terminal. 4 When you press ENTER.... Back R Surr. You return to the Manual SP Setup menu. Manual SP Setup a . The Input Assign menu Assigns input ...
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...from the Home Menu. Home Menu 1 . OSD Setup 6 . Network Standby Network Standby OFF VSX-1023 Return 2 Choose ON or OFF for the COMPONENT VIDEO IN1 input terminal. HML Setup 1 . Manual SP Setup 3 . Network Standby 7. Auto Power Down 5. Home Menu 7 . Network Standby ...7. Speaker System 9. The Speaker System setting (VSX-1023 only) Specify either using Surr. Speaker System SP System Surr. ...
...from the Home Menu. Home Menu 1 . OSD Setup 6 . Network Standby Network Standby OFF VSX-1023 Return 2 Choose ON or OFF for the COMPONENT VIDEO IN1 input terminal. HML Setup 1 . Manual SP Setup 3 . Network Standby 7. Auto Power Down 5. Home Menu 7 . Network Standby ...7. Speaker System 9. The Speaker System setting (VSX-1023 only) Specify either using Surr. Speaker System SP System Surr. ...
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In a separate room (subzone) from the Home Menu. Manual SP Setup 3 . Input Assign 4. OSD Setup OSD ON VSX-1023 2 Choose ON or OFF for the OSD Setup. 3 When you 're finished, press RETURN. You return to the Home Menu. The OSD Setup menu Sets ...
In a separate room (subzone) from the Home Menu. Manual SP Setup 3 . Input Assign 4. OSD Setup OSD ON VSX-1023 2 Choose ON or OFF for the OSD Setup. 3 When you 're finished, press RETURN. You return to the Home Menu. The OSD Setup menu Sets ...
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...no need to connect an audio cable. Use and ENTER on once it to ON to the HDMI terminal on page 17. Home Menu 1 . Manual SP Setup 3 . OSD Setup 5 . When using the TV's remote control. • Power synchronization with TV • Automatic switching of ...' setting you want . MHL Setup 8. HDMI Setup Control OFF ARC [ OFF ] Standby Through [ OFF ] VSX-1023 Return 5 Select the 'Control' setting you want . You will work with Pioneer made Control with HDMI-compatible components. Enables the Control with HDMI function may not work with HDMI-compatible components in...
...no need to connect an audio cable. Use and ENTER on once it to ON to the HDMI terminal on page 17. Home Menu 1 . Manual SP Setup 3 . OSD Setup 5 . When using the TV's remote control. • Power synchronization with TV • Automatic switching of ...' setting you want . MHL Setup 8. HDMI Setup Control OFF ARC [ OFF ] Standby Through [ OFF ] VSX-1023 Return 5 Select the 'Control' setting you want . You will work with Pioneer made Control with HDMI-compatible components. Enables the Control with HDMI function may not work with HDMI-compatible components in...
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..., check the points below , ask your system again using the composite output to the instruction manual supplied with this will automatically compensate for a delay in radio broadcasts. Connect the ...change your subwoofer is off equipment causing interference or move it 's turned up your nearest Pioneer authorized independent service company to carry out repair work. • If the unit does... for the Auto Power Down function (see About video outputs connection on page 16). VSX-1023 only: Check The Input Assign menu on page 55). OVERHEAT shows in the display...
..., check the points below , ask your system again using the composite output to the instruction manual supplied with this will automatically compensate for a delay in radio broadcasts. Connect the ...change your subwoofer is off equipment causing interference or move it 's turned up your nearest Pioneer authorized independent service company to carry out repair work. • If the unit does... for the Auto Power Down function (see About video outputs connection on page 16). VSX-1023 only: Check The Input Assign menu on page 55). OVERHEAT shows in the display...