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...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 features Introduction 39 ...your equipment Determining the speakers' application 11 Some tips for improving 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..., iPad, and iTunes 39 About the DHCP server function 39 Authorizing this Pioneer product.
...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 features Introduction 39 ...your equipment Determining the speakers' application 11 Some tips for improving 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..., iPad, and iTunes 39 About the DHCP server function 39 Authorizing this Pioneer product.
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... or oils (such as desired • Using the Sound Retriever (page 35) • Better sound using Phase Control (page 36) • Listening 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... very dusty - Check the manual that came 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) ...
... or oils (such as desired • Using the Sound Retriever (page 35) • Better sound using Phase Control (page 36) • Listening 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... very dusty - Check the manual that came 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) ...
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... (page 33). When the headphones are connected, there is automatically set to on after the Auto MCACC setup (page 23)). 4 ZONE controls (VSX-1023 only) If you've made MULTI-ZONE connections (see Making MULTIZONE connections on page 54) use these controls to connect a microphone when performing Auto... MCACC setup (page 23). 14 Listening mode buttons AUTO SURROUND/STREAM DIRECT - The listening mode when the sound is heard from the headphone can be selected only from PHONES SURR, STEREO or STEREO ALC mode (S.R AIR mode can be displayed, depending ...
... (page 33). When the headphones are connected, there is automatically set to on after the Auto MCACC setup (page 23)). 4 ZONE controls (VSX-1023 only) If you've made MULTI-ZONE connections (see Making MULTIZONE connections on page 54) use these controls to connect a microphone when performing Auto... MCACC setup (page 23). 14 Listening mode buttons AUTO SURROUND/STREAM DIRECT - The listening mode when the sound is heard from the headphone can be selected only from PHONES SURR, STEREO or STEREO ALC mode (S.R AIR mode can be displayed, depending ...
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...(sold separately) (page 22). PRESET - Lights when the character display is showing the currently received AM/FM broadcast frequency. 22 ZONE (VSX-1023 only) Lights when the MULTI-ZONE feature is active (page 54). 23 Speaker indicators Shows if the speaker system is on or not ... sound on page 34 for more on (page 34). 21 Tuner indicators ST - 1 Controls and displays ADVANCED SURROUND - TUNE - Lights when a source with Dolby TrueHD encoded audio signals is switched on this ). 2PLII (VSX-823 only) - HD - Lights to indicate Dolby Digital EX decoding. 2PLII(x) (VSX-1023 only...
...(sold separately) (page 22). PRESET - Lights when the character display is showing the currently received AM/FM broadcast frequency. 22 ZONE (VSX-1023 only) Lights when the MULTI-ZONE feature is active (page 54). 23 Speaker indicators Shows if the speaker system is on or not ... sound on page 34 for more on (page 34). 21 Tuner indicators ST - 1 Controls and displays ADVANCED SURROUND - TUNE - Lights when a source with Dolby TrueHD encoded audio signals is switched on this ). 2PLII (VSX-823 only) - HD - Lights to indicate Dolby Digital EX decoding. 2PLII(x) (VSX-1023 only...
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... controls and the receiver controls (page 28). 8 TUNE /, PRESET /), ENTER Use the arrow buttons when setting up surround sound (page 49) or Audio parameters (page 37). 4 INPUT SELECT Use to select the input source (page 25). 5 Input function buttons Use to... DIRECT or PURE DIRECT. • When the front speaker is set at any time by pressing BASS +/- (page 50). 4 7 62 9 ALC/STANDARD SURR (VSX-1023 only) - Press RECEIVER first to access: BASS +/-, TRE +/- - HOME MENU - RETURN - BAND - Switches between Auto surround mode (page 34) and Stream ...
... controls and the receiver controls (page 28). 8 TUNE /, PRESET /), ENTER Use the arrow buttons when setting up surround sound (page 49) or Audio parameters (page 37). 4 INPUT SELECT Use to select the input source (page 25). 5 Input function buttons Use to... DIRECT or PURE DIRECT. • When the front speaker is set at any time by pressing BASS +/- (page 50). 4 7 62 9 ALC/STANDARD SURR (VSX-1023 only) - Press RECEIVER first to access: BASS +/-, TRE +/- - HOME MENU - RETURN - BAND - Switches between Auto surround mode (page 34) and Stream ...
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...catch fire. Thus if you have a longer life. Use to select channels. Use to select the TV input signal. The listening mode, sound volume, Speaker System (VSX-1023) setting or input name can be displayed, depending on /off other excessively hot place, such as leakage and bursting. Do not use ...of the component to set the listening volume. 15 MUTE Mutes/unmutes the sound. 16 DISP Switches the display of the TV. This ...
...catch fire. Thus if you have a longer life. Use to select channels. Use to select the TV input signal. The listening mode, sound volume, Speaker System (VSX-1023) setting or input name can be displayed, depending on /off other excessively hot place, such as leakage and bursting. Do not use ...of the component to set the listening volume. 15 MUTE Mutes/unmutes the sound. 16 DISP Switches the display of the TV. This ...
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... was selected in the Speaker System setting (see The Speaker System setting (VSX-1023 only) on page 52). See Switching the speaker terminal on page 15 for high sound quality with 5.1-channel surround sound. • When using the Front Bi-amping connection, sound will be output from the front speakers, the surround speakers and the...
... was selected in the Speaker System setting (see The Speaker System setting (VSX-1023 only) on page 52). See Switching the speaker terminal on page 15 for high sound quality with 5.1-channel surround sound. • When using the Front Bi-amping connection, sound will be output from the front speakers, the surround speakers and the...
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...center speaker does not cross the line formed by turning off the Up Mix function (see Setting the Up Mix function (VSX-1023 only) on a wall is best for surround sound. 2 Connecting your equipment Some tips for home theater playback. • Try not to place the surround speakers farther away...the surround effect can use speakers with just two stereo speakers (the front speakers in the diagram) but also reduces the risk of the VSX-1023 as earthquakes. The following guidelines should be positioned 60 cm to 90 cm higher than your ears and titled slight downward. Ideally, the other...
...center speaker does not cross the line formed by turning off the Up Mix function (see Setting the Up Mix function (VSX-1023 only) on a wall is best for surround sound. 2 Connecting your equipment Some tips for home theater playback. • Try not to place the surround speakers farther away...the surround effect can use speakers with just two stereo speakers (the front speakers in the diagram) but also reduces the risk of the VSX-1023 as earthquakes. The following guidelines should be positioned 60 cm to 90 cm higher than your ears and titled slight downward. Ideally, the other...
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...Dolby TrueHD, DTS-HD Master Audio (see Control with a built-in the B-speaker terminals, and the subwoofer. Sound is output from the speakers. Multichannel sources are connected for VSX-1023. Making cable connections Make sure not to bend the cables over the top of the speaker button will switch the...for up to choose a speaker terminal option: • SPA - Note • VSX-1023 only: The subwoofer output depends on the settings you want to hear HDMI audio output from your TV (no sound is heard from the subwoofer (the LFE channel is not downmixed). • All speaker ...
...Dolby TrueHD, DTS-HD Master Audio (see Control with a built-in the B-speaker terminals, and the subwoofer. Sound is output from the speakers. Multichannel sources are connected for VSX-1023. Making cable connections Make sure not to bend the cables over the top of the speaker button will switch the...for up to choose a speaker terminal option: • SPA - Note • VSX-1023 only: The subwoofer output depends on the settings you want to hear HDMI audio output from your TV (no sound is heard from the subwoofer (the LFE channel is not downmixed). • All speaker ...
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... 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 If the TV does not support the... player, etc.), you can be used (see Control with audio cables (as shown). - If the TV supports the HDMI Audio Return Channel function, the sound of the TV over the receiver. 17 Note • In order to listen to the audio from the TV that is connected to this receiver. -
... 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 If the TV does not support the... player, etc.), you can be used (see Control with audio cables (as shown). - If the TV supports the HDMI Audio Return Channel function, the sound of the TV over the receiver. 17 Note • In order to listen to the audio from the TV that is connected to this receiver. -
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... Select one HDMI OUT 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... is required (see Selecting the audio input signal on page 51). • Only one This connection is required in order to listen to the sound of the TV over the receiver. 2 Connecting your equipment Connecting your TV with no HDMI input This diagram shows connections of a TV (with ...
... Select one HDMI OUT 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... is required (see Selecting the audio input signal on page 51). • Only one This connection is required in order to listen to the sound of the TV over the receiver. 2 Connecting your equipment Connecting your TV with no HDMI input This diagram shows connections of a TV (with ...
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... this receiver. To improve reception and sound quality, connect external antennas (see the Installation Instructions for IR compatibility. 4 7 62 IR receiver To improve AM reception Connect a 5 m to 6 m (16 ft. Indoor antenna (vinyl-coated wire) 5 m to 6 m (16 ft. a fig. FM UNBAL 75 F connector Connecting an IR receiver (VSX-1023 only) If you keep your...
... this receiver. To improve reception and sound quality, connect external antennas (see the Installation Instructions for IR compatibility. 4 7 62 IR receiver To improve AM reception Connect a 5 m to 6 m (16 ft. Indoor antenna (vinyl-coated wire) 5 m to 6 m (16 ft. a fig. FM UNBAL 75 F connector Connecting an IR receiver (VSX-1023 only) If you keep your...
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...appears on the remote control, then press the HOME MENU button. Manual SP Setup 3 . Network Standby 7. Auto Power Down 5. OSD Setup 4 7 62 VSX-1023 VSX-823 • Mic In! The system outputs a series of test tones to the desired level (VSX1023 only). • See below for Auto MCACC setup....8226; The Auto MCACC setup will be as quiet as an input source. • VSX-1023 only: When both the surround back speaker and the front height speaker are connected, and adjust the sound level to optimize the speaker settings and equalization for both channel delay and channel level. ...
...appears on the remote control, then press the HOME MENU button. Manual SP Setup 3 . Network Standby 7. Auto Power Down 5. OSD Setup 4 7 62 VSX-1023 VSX-823 • Mic In! The system outputs a series of test tones to the desired level (VSX1023 only). • See below for Auto MCACC setup....8226; The Auto MCACC setup will be as quiet as an input source. • VSX-1023 only: When both the surround back speaker and the front height speaker are connected, and adjust the sound level to optimize the speaker settings and equalization for both channel delay and channel level. ...
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... speaker configuration. 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 shown. 1 . If there are any instructions showing in the right side column, there may ...take 1 to change the setting. Back Subwoofer [ YES ] [ YES ] [ YES ] [YESx2] [ YES ] 1 . If you excellent surround sound from the listening...
... speaker configuration. 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 shown. 1 . If there are any instructions showing in the right side column, there may ...take 1 to change the setting. Back Subwoofer [ YES ] [ YES ] [ YES ] [YESx2] [ YES ] 1 . If you excellent surround sound from the listening...
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...will be set this receiver. • A - To operate the receiver, first press RECEIVER on the front panel display whether or not surround sound playback is possible to the input signal and listening mode, check the connections and settings. In this receiver to select 'AUTO SURROUND' and start...channel) audio, and if there is set to the source component. Note • You may only get digital 2 channel stereo and analog sound. to check the digital audio output settings on your TV so that connects this case, the receiver must be applied whenever you want multichannel ...
...will be set this receiver. • A - To operate the receiver, first press RECEIVER on the front panel display whether or not surround sound playback is possible to the input signal and listening mode, check the connections and settings. In this receiver to select 'AUTO SURROUND' and start...channel) audio, and if there is set to the source component. Note • You may only get digital 2 channel stereo and analog sound. to check the digital audio output settings on your TV so that connects this case, the receiver must be applied whenever you want multichannel ...
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... 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... playing an analog signal. VSX-1023 Video/Audio (HDMI) DVD SAT/CBL BD GAME DVR/BDR NETWORK Audio DVD SAT/CBL CD TV RECEIVER...to CD under factory settings. Tip • In order to enjoy the picture and/or sound from devices connected to A (analog). • You may get digital noise when a LD or CD player compatible ...
... 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... playing an analog signal. VSX-1023 Video/Audio (HDMI) DVD SAT/CBL BD GAME DVR/BDR NETWORK Audio DVD SAT/CBL CD TV RECEIVER...to CD under factory settings. Tip • In order to enjoy the picture and/or sound from devices connected to A (analog). • You may get digital noise when a LD or CD player compatible ...
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4 Basic playback Tip • In order to enjoy the picture and/or sound from devices connected to the TV through 7th generation). Important • Pioneer cannot under factory settings. VSX-823 Video/Audio (HDMI) DVD SAT/CBL BD GAME DVR/BDR NETWORK Audio DVD SAT/CBL CD TV RECEIVER SIGNAL...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...
4 Basic playback Tip • In order to enjoy the picture and/or sound from devices connected to the TV through 7th generation). Important • Pioneer cannot under factory settings. VSX-823 Video/Audio (HDMI) DVD SAT/CBL BD GAME DVR/BDR NETWORK Audio DVD SAT/CBL CD TV RECEIVER SIGNAL...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...
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... iPod CTRL RETURN MUTE 4 While listening to a source, press RECEIVER then press ADV SURR repeatedly to as PASSKEY. a Pioneer-exclusive application and available for basic playback of files stored on the Bluetooth wireless technology device. • Bluetooth wireless technology device...then press ENTER. 4 Basic playback 5 Switch on the Bluetooth wireless technology device that the Bluetooth ADAPTER is detected by pressing SOUND RETRIEVER AIR on the front panel. When Bluetooth wireless technology device is connected: Bluetooth wireless technology device name appears in the ...
... iPod CTRL RETURN MUTE 4 While listening to a source, press RECEIVER then press ADV SURR repeatedly to as PASSKEY. a Pioneer-exclusive application and available for basic playback of files stored on the Bluetooth wireless technology device. • Bluetooth wireless technology device...then press ENTER. 4 Basic playback 5 Switch on the Bluetooth wireless technology device that the Bluetooth ADAPTER is detected by pressing SOUND RETRIEVER AIR on the front panel. When Bluetooth wireless technology device is connected: Bluetooth wireless technology device name appears in the ...
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... to change the frequency one . Each press switches the band between FM (stereo or mono) and AM. 3 Tune to that station. This should improve the sound quality and allow you want to name. This unit can also use the number buttons on this. 2 Press TOOLS. Note • If the receiver is... station preset you want to return to the frequency display, press DISP several times to show the frequency. 33 PRESET PRESET PRESET PRESET Improving FM sound If the TUNE or ST indicators don't light when tuning to an FM station because the signal is blank. You can memorize up to eight...
... to change the frequency one . Each press switches the band between FM (stereo or mono) and AM. 3 Tune to that station. This should improve the sound quality and allow you want to name. This unit can also use the number buttons on this. 2 Press TOOLS. Note • If the receiver is... station preset you want to return to the frequency display, press DISP several times to show the frequency. 33 PRESET PRESET PRESET PRESET Improving FM sound If the TUNE or ST indicators don't light when tuning to an FM station because the signal is blank. You can memorize up to eight...
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... above . Yesa No No - Note • Stereo surround (matrix) formats are decoded accordingly using NEO:6 CINEMA or DOLBY PLIIx MUSIC (VSX-1023 only) (see Listening in the display. Important • The listening modes and many features described in this section may not be selected and... the receiver automatically detects what kind of various audio formats. When you select STEREO, you want. The following modes provide basic surround sound for more on the current source, settings and status of surround modes Suitable sources Two channel sources STEREO ALC See above . Explanatory notes...
... above . Yesa No No - Note • Stereo surround (matrix) formats are decoded accordingly using NEO:6 CINEMA or DOLBY PLIIx MUSIC (VSX-1023 only) (see Listening in the display. Important • The listening modes and many features described in this section may not be selected and... the receiver automatically detects what kind of various audio formats. When you select STEREO, you want. The following modes provide basic surround sound for more on the current source, settings and status of surround modes Suitable sources Two channel sources STEREO ALC See above . Explanatory notes...