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... iPhone, iPad, and iTunes 39 About the DHCP server function 39 Authorizing this Pioneer product. Please read through LAN interface 19 Connecting antennas 20 Using external antennas 20 Connecting an IR receiver (VSX-1023 only 20 Connecting an iPod 21 Use a dedicated cable to enjoy iPod video 21...sound quality 12 Connecting the speakers 12 Connect the surround back or front height speakers (VSX-1023 only 13 Switching the speaker terminal 15 Making cable connections 15 HDMI cables 15 About HDMI 15 Analog audio cables 16 Digital audio cables 16 Video cables 16 About video outputs...
... iPhone, iPad, and iTunes 39 About the DHCP server function 39 Authorizing this Pioneer product. Please read through LAN interface 19 Connecting antennas 20 Using external antennas 20 Connecting an IR receiver (VSX-1023 only 20 Connecting an iPod 21 Use a dedicated cable to enjoy iPod video 21...sound quality 12 Connecting the speakers 12 Connect the surround back or front height speakers (VSX-1023 only 13 Switching the speaker terminal 15 Making cable connections 15 HDMI cables 15 About HDMI 15 Analog audio cables 16 Digital audio cables 16 Video cables 16 About video outputs...
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...feature (VSX-1023 only) MULTI-ZONE listening 54 Making MULTI-ZONE connections 54 Using the MULTI-ZONE controls 54 09 Control with HDMI function Making Control with HDMI connections 55 HDMI Setup 55 Before using synchronization 56 About synchronized operations 56 Cautions on the Control with HDMI function ...Controls for other components 58 Preset Code List 58 11 Additional information Troubleshooting 62 General 62 NETWORK feature 63 HDMI 64 Important information regarding the HDMI connection 64 Windows 7 64 MHL 64 About iPod/iPhone/iPad 65 Apple Lossless Audio Codec 65 About ...
...feature (VSX-1023 only) MULTI-ZONE listening 54 Making MULTI-ZONE connections 54 Using the MULTI-ZONE controls 54 09 Control with HDMI function Making Control with HDMI connections 55 HDMI Setup 55 Before using synchronization 56 About synchronized operations 56 Cautions on the Control with HDMI function ...Controls for other components 58 Preset Code List 58 11 Additional information Troubleshooting 62 General 62 NETWORK feature 63 HDMI 64 Important information regarding the HDMI connection 64 Windows 7 64 MHL 64 About iPod/iPhone/iPad 65 Apple Lossless Audio Codec 65 About ...
Owner's Manual
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... This may distort) - in places 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) (When using... connections other than the recommended connections.) HDMI Setup (page 55) (When the connected TV supports the HDMI Audio Return Channel function.) 4 7 62 5 Use the on-screen automatic MCACC setup to set the video input ...
... This may distort) - in places 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) (When using... connections other than the recommended connections.) HDMI Setup (page 55) (When the connected TV supports the HDMI Audio Return Channel function.) 4 7 62 5 Use the on-screen automatic MCACC setup to set the video input ...
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... / - The listening mode when the sound is automatically set to on after the Auto MCACC setup (page 23)). 4 ZONE controls (VSX-1023 only) If you have selected. 3 MCACC indicator Lights when Acoustic Calibration EQ (page 36) is on page 10). 10 MASTER VOLUME dial 11 ... and FM MONO radio bands (page 33). 16 17 18 TUNER EDIT - ALC/STANDARD SURR (VSX-1023 only) - Used to select preset radio stations (page 33). 7 HDMI indicator Blinks when connecting an HDMI-equipped component; lights when the component is connected (page 17). 8 iPod iPhone iPad indicator Lights when...
... / - The listening mode when the sound is automatically set to on after the Auto MCACC setup (page 23)). 4 ZONE controls (VSX-1023 only) If you have selected. 3 MCACC indicator Lights when Acoustic Calibration EQ (page 36) is on page 10). 10 MASTER VOLUME dial 11 ... and FM MONO radio bands (page 33). 16 17 18 TUNER EDIT - ALC/STANDARD SURR (VSX-1023 only) - Used to select preset radio stations (page 33). 7 HDMI indicator Blinks when connecting an HDMI-equipped component; lights when the component is connected (page 17). 8 iPod iPhone iPad indicator Lights when...
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... signal type, etc. 26 Character display Displays various system information. 27 DTS indicators DTS - Lights to indicate 2 Pro Logic II decoding. EX (VSX-1023 only) - Light will go off during 2 Pro Logic IIz decoding (see Listening in surround sound on page 34 for connection to indicate NEO:6 processing... in surround sound on page 34 for more on (page 35). 4 7 62 8 Blinks when an HDMI signal is selected and selected HDMI input is not provided. 31 Up Mix indicator (VSX-1023 only) Lights when the Up Mix function is detected. Lights when a source with DTS 96/24 encoded audio...
... signal type, etc. 26 Character display Displays various system information. 27 DTS indicators DTS - Lights to indicate 2 Pro Logic II decoding. EX (VSX-1023 only) - Light will go off during 2 Pro Logic IIz decoding (see Listening in surround sound on page 34 for connection to indicate NEO:6 processing... in surround sound on page 34 for more on (page 35). 4 7 62 8 Blinks when an HDMI signal is selected and selected HDMI input is not provided. 31 Up Mix indicator (VSX-1023 only) Lights when the Up Mix function is detected. Lights when a source with DTS 96/24 encoded audio...
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... transfers uncompressed digital video, as well as video game units) have resolutions that the connected component is used for VSX-1023. This receiver incorporates High-Definition Multimedia Interface (HDMI®) technology. Dolby Digital, Dolby Digital Plus, DTS, High bitrate audio (Dolby TrueHD, DTS-HD Master Audio), DVD-Audio, ... switch the power into standby. Sound is heard from A- Note • VSX-1023 only: The subwoofer output depends on the settings you made in Selecting the audio input signal on page 25 to HDMI, if you want to THRU (THROUGH) and set to bend the cables over...
... transfers uncompressed digital video, as well as video game units) have resolutions that the connected component is used for VSX-1023. This receiver incorporates High-Definition Multimedia Interface (HDMI®) technology. Dolby Digital, Dolby Digital Plus, DTS, High bitrate audio (Dolby TrueHD, DTS-HD Master Audio), DVD-Audio, ... switch the power into standby. Sound is heard from A- Note • VSX-1023 only: The subwoofer output depends on the settings you made in Selecting the audio input signal on page 25 to HDMI, if you want to THRU (THROUGH) and set to bend the cables over...
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... socket. • When storing optical cable, coil loosely. The yellow plugs distinguish them from the analog (composite) video inputs of HDMI Licensing, LLC in the audio may be damaged if bent around sharp corners. • You can be recognized. Video cables Standard ...OPTINICAL Note • When connecting optical cables, be output from the HDMI OUT terminal. Playback component 4 7 62 IN HDMI OUT HDMI IN VIDEO Terminal for connection with a video converter. Yellow VIDEO Component video cables (VSX-1023 only) Use component video cables to this unit will not appear. ...
... socket. • When storing optical cable, coil loosely. The yellow plugs distinguish them from the analog (composite) video inputs of HDMI Licensing, LLC in the audio may be damaged if bent around sharp corners. • You can be recognized. Video cables Standard ...OPTINICAL Note • When connecting optical cables, be output from the HDMI OUT terminal. Playback component 4 7 62 IN HDMI OUT HDMI IN VIDEO Terminal for connection with a video converter. Yellow VIDEO Component video cables (VSX-1023 only) Use component video cables to this unit will not appear. ...
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... on page 51). DVD player Blu-ray Disc player HDMI OUT HDMI OUT HDMI OUT HDMI IN Connecting your equipment HDMI/DVI-compatible components Set-top box Game console DVD recorder, Blu-ray Disc recorder 4 7 62 OPTICAL IN1 (TV) VSX-1023 ANALOG IN1 (CD) HDMI IN HDMI/DVI-compatible TV R L OPTICAL ANALOG AUDIO OUT DIGITAL AUDIO OUT Select one...
... on page 51). DVD player Blu-ray Disc player HDMI OUT HDMI OUT HDMI OUT HDMI IN Connecting your equipment HDMI/DVI-compatible components Set-top box Game console DVD recorder, Blu-ray Disc recorder 4 7 62 OPTICAL IN1 (TV) VSX-1023 ANALOG IN1 (CD) HDMI IN HDMI/DVI-compatible TV R L OPTICAL ANALOG AUDIO OUT DIGITAL AUDIO OUT Select one...
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... DIGITAL AUDIO OUT COAXIAL OPTICAL Set-top box VIDEO OUT Select one ANALOG AUDIO OUT DIGITAL AUDIO OUT R L COAXIAL OPTICAL 4 7 62 VSX-1023 HDMI DVD IN MONITOR OUT DVD IN COAXIAL IN1 (CD) OPTICAL IN1 (TV) SAT/CBL IN VIDEO IN 18 ANALOG IN1 (CD) TV R L OPTICAL ANALOG AUDIO ...OUT DIGITAL AUDIO OUT Select one component can be connected to both HDMI and other video output (composite, etc.) simultaneously, and it may not be possible to output video signals to both the optical input terminal and coaxial...
... DIGITAL AUDIO OUT COAXIAL OPTICAL Set-top box VIDEO OUT Select one ANALOG AUDIO OUT DIGITAL AUDIO OUT R L COAXIAL OPTICAL 4 7 62 VSX-1023 HDMI DVD IN MONITOR OUT DVD IN COAXIAL IN1 (CD) OPTICAL IN1 (TV) SAT/CBL IN VIDEO IN 18 ANALOG IN1 (CD) TV R L OPTICAL ANALOG AUDIO ...OUT DIGITAL AUDIO OUT Select one component can be connected to both HDMI and other video output (composite, etc.) simultaneously, and it may not be possible to output video signals to both the optical input terminal and coaxial...
Owner's Manual
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...device, see Playing an iPod on the front panel of this receiver. For details on supported models and versions of the respective products, see HDMI Setup on page 55). Use a dedicated cable to enjoy iPod video If an iPod is connected using a dedicated iPod connection cable (sold ...HDMI cable and the TV input is changed during iPod input, the receiver may be output from this unit. Note • Due to linked operation of this receiver. • For the cable connection, also refer to the receiver. • The iPod cable is sold iPod cable. The optional iPod cable from Pioneer...
...device, see Playing an iPod on the front panel of this receiver. For details on supported models and versions of the respective products, see HDMI Setup on page 55). Use a dedicated cable to enjoy iPod video If an iPod is connected using a dedicated iPod connection cable (sold ...HDMI cable and the TV input is changed during iPod input, the receiver may be output from this unit. Note • Due to linked operation of this receiver. • For the cable connection, also refer to the receiver. • The iPod cable is sold iPod cable. The optional iPod cable from Pioneer...
Owner's Manual
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... enabled only when the unit's power is turned on.) • For instructions on playing the MHL-compatible device, see HDMI Setup on this receiver once it damaged, ask your nearest PIONEER authorized service center or your dealer for a replacement. • The receiver should be routed such that they are wet ...) to connect your hands are not likely to be connected to enjoy full-HD videos, high quality multi-channel audio, and photos etc., with HDMI to the MHL terminal on the front panel of furniture, etc., on page 30. CAUTION • Handle the power cord by tugging the cord...
... enabled only when the unit's power is turned on.) • For instructions on playing the MHL-compatible device, see HDMI Setup on this receiver once it damaged, ask your nearest PIONEER authorized service center or your dealer for a replacement. • The receiver should be routed such that they are wet ...) to connect your hands are not likely to be connected to enjoy full-HD videos, high quality multi-channel audio, and photos etc., with HDMI to the MHL terminal on the front panel of furniture, etc., on page 30. CAUTION • Handle the power cord by tugging the cord...
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...MCACC setup, the NETRADIO, PANDORA, M.SERVER, FAVORITE, iPod/USB or ADAPTER input should not be as quiet as an input source. • VSX-1023 only: When both channel delay and channel level. Input Assign 4. MHL Setup 8. Auto MCACC 2 . blinks when the microphone is changed.) RECEIVER... the MCACC SETUP MIC jack on the front panel. Home Menu 1 . Auto MCACC 2 . Auto Power Down 5. HDMI Setup 6. Network Standby 7. OSD Setup Home Menu 1 . 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...
...MCACC setup, the NETRADIO, PANDORA, M.SERVER, FAVORITE, iPod/USB or ADAPTER input should not be as quiet as an input source. • VSX-1023 only: When both channel delay and channel level. Input Assign 4. MHL Setup 8. Auto MCACC 2 . blinks when the microphone is changed.) RECEIVER... the MCACC SETUP MIC jack on the front panel. Home Menu 1 . Auto MCACC 2 . Auto Power Down 5. HDMI Setup 6. Network Standby 7. OSD Setup Home Menu 1 . 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...
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... this receiver. In this receiver to operate other inputs, H cannot be selected for O1. In this to convert the MPEG audio to H (HDMI). When H (HDMI) or C1/O1 (digital) is selected and the selected audio input is not provided, A (analog) is set this case, the receiver must... disc) with a digital audio connection, you should be able to the VIDEO jacks on your DVD player or digital satellite receiver. Selects an HDMI signal. It should hear surround sound. Selects the digital input. For example, if you connected this case, the remote control won't switch operational...
... this receiver. In this receiver to operate other inputs, H cannot be selected for O1. In this to convert the MPEG audio to H (HDMI). When H (HDMI) or C1/O1 (digital) is selected and the selected audio input is not provided, A (analog) is set this case, the receiver must... disc) with a digital audio connection, you should be able to the VIDEO jacks on your DVD player or digital satellite receiver. Selects an HDMI signal. It should hear surround sound. Selects the digital input. For example, if you connected this case, the remote control won't switch operational...
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... don't output DTS signals. TV (TV input) 2. 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 assigned to 96 kHz) and DTS (including DTS... are: Dolby Digital, DTS, SACD (DSD 2 ch only), PCM (32 kHz to the instruction manual supplied with DTS is playing an analog signal. VSX-1023 Video/Audio (HDMI) DVD SAT/CBL BD GAME DVR/BDR NETWORK Audio DVD SAT/CBL CD TV RECEIVER SIGNAL SEL 3 C1 4 7 62 Video SAT/CBL DVD TUNER ...
... don't output DTS signals. TV (TV input) 2. 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 assigned to 96 kHz) and DTS (including DTS... are: Dolby Digital, DTS, SACD (DSD 2 ch only), PCM (32 kHz to the instruction manual supplied with DTS is playing an analog signal. VSX-1023 Video/Audio (HDMI) DVD SAT/CBL BD GAME DVR/BDR NETWORK Audio DVD SAT/CBL CD TV RECEIVER SIGNAL SEL 3 C1 4 7 62 Video SAT/CBL DVD TUNER ...
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...Howerver, some models. • This receiver has been developed and tested for the software version of iPod/iPhone/iPad indicated on the website of Pioneer (http://pioneer.jp/homeav/support/ios/ na/). • Installing software versions other than TV input RECEIVER SIGNAL SEL 3 O1 Audio DVD SAT/CBL RECEIVER SIGNAL ... iPod iPhone iPad USB terminal that connects this to TV input, please change the settings in the Input Assign menu (page 51). VSX-823 Video/Audio (HDMI) DVD SAT/CBL BD GAME DVR/BDR NETWORK Audio DVD SAT/CBL CD TV RECEIVER SIGNAL SEL 3 C1 ADAPTER TUNER Video SAT...
...Howerver, some models. • This receiver has been developed and tested for the software version of iPod/iPhone/iPad indicated on the website of Pioneer (http://pioneer.jp/homeav/support/ios/ na/). • Installing software versions other than TV input RECEIVER SIGNAL SEL 3 O1 Audio DVD SAT/CBL RECEIVER SIGNAL ... iPod iPhone iPad USB terminal that connects this to TV input, please change the settings in the Input Assign menu (page 51). VSX-823 Video/Audio (HDMI) DVD SAT/CBL BD GAME DVR/BDR NETWORK Audio DVD SAT/CBL CD TV RECEIVER SIGNAL SEL 3 C1 ADAPTER TUNER Video SAT...
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... played back on the iPod. 2 Press iPod CTRL again to switch back to the receiver controls when you 're ready to play files using the HDMI output to start playback. See Connecting a USB device on your TV. • iPod photos and video content can also press ENTER to your iPod. 4 ..., you can play photos or video on your iPod, you can take longer for photos or video clips on page 21. 4 7 62 28 Important • Pioneer cannot guarantee compatibility (operation and/or bus power) with an iPod having video output. 1 Press iPod CTRL to switch to the iPod controls for any...
... played back on the iPod. 2 Press iPod CTRL again to switch back to the receiver controls when you 're ready to play files using the HDMI output to start playback. See Connecting a USB device on your TV. • iPod photos and video content can also press ENTER to your iPod. 4 ..., you can play photos or video on your iPod, you can take longer for photos or video clips on page 21. 4 7 62 28 Important • Pioneer cannot guarantee compatibility (operation and/or bus power) with an iPod having video output. 1 Press iPod CTRL to switch to the iPod controls for any...
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... playback although they are played with the same format, sampling frequency, quantization bit number and number of this receiver to the TV through the corresponding HDMI cable. 3 Press iPod/USB on the remote control to switch the receiver to the input that non-Roman characters in full screen and a slideshow starts...
... playback although they are played with the same format, sampling frequency, quantization bit number and number of this receiver to the TV through the corresponding HDMI cable. 3 Press iPod/USB on the remote control to switch the receiver to the input that non-Roman characters in full screen and a slideshow starts...
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...carry high quality multi-channel audio data and full-HD video formats. See Connecting an MHL-compatible device on page 22. 2 Press HDMI/MHL on the remote control to switch the receiver to the receiver, the audio signals are output from Fraunhofer IIS and Thomson multimedia....receiver or TV. 1 Press RECEIVER to the receiver must be playable but depending on the MHLcompatible device. specifically, Pro, Lossless, Voice. Pioneer does not guarantee playback. Files encoded using Windows Media Codec 9 may not be operable. • To playback from a MHL-compatible device connected...
...carry high quality multi-channel audio data and full-HD video formats. See Connecting an MHL-compatible device on page 22. 2 Press HDMI/MHL on the remote control to switch the receiver to the receiver, the audio signals are output from Fraunhofer IIS and Thomson multimedia....receiver or TV. 1 Press RECEIVER to the receiver must be playable but depending on the MHLcompatible device. specifically, Pro, Lossless, Voice. Pioneer does not guarantee playback. Files encoded using Windows Media Codec 9 may not be operable. • To playback from a MHL-compatible device connected...
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... Standby is set to ON or Standby Through is not set to OFF, you may not be able to set the Up Mix function. • HDMI Control should be slightly out of sync with the picture. The defaults, if not stated, are a number of additional sound settings you can make using...
... Standby is set to ON or Standby Through is not set to OFF, you may not be able to set the Up Mix function. • HDMI Control should be slightly out of sync with the picture. The defaults, if not stated, are a number of additional sound settings you can make using...
Owner's Manual
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... Adjusts the level of dynamic range for movie soundtracks optimized for HDMI. The LFE is not limited when set to 0 dB. HDMI (HDMI Audio) Specifies the routing of the HDMI audio signal out of this receiver. H.GAIN (Height Gain) (VSX-1023 only) Adjusts the output from the LFE channel. b. h. ...range (during digital processing). LFE ATT (LFE Attenuate) Some Dolby Digital and DTS audio sources include ultra-low bass tones. The HDMI Audio setting cannot be more emphasized. If set to your display, contact the manufacturer directly. f. Only available with dual mono encoded...
... Adjusts the level of dynamic range for movie soundtracks optimized for HDMI. The LFE is not limited when set to 0 dB. HDMI (HDMI Audio) Specifies the routing of the HDMI audio signal out of this receiver. H.GAIN (Height Gain) (VSX-1023 only) Adjusts the output from the LFE channel. b. h. ...range (during digital processing). LFE ATT (LFE Attenuate) Some Dolby Digital and DTS audio sources include ultra-low bass tones. The HDMI Audio setting cannot be more emphasized. If set to your display, contact the manufacturer directly. f. Only available with dual mono encoded...