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Operating Instructions AV Receiver 80 VSX-
Operating Instructions AV Receiver 80 VSX-
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... the literature accompanying the appliance. If this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for replacement of the FCC Rules. Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. - D8-10-2_A1_En WARNING: Handling the cord on this apparatus near this unit, make sure the unit has been installed so that... to which the receiver is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one wider than 85 %RH (cooling vents not blocked) Do not install this unit will...
... the literature accompanying the appliance. If this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for replacement of the FCC Rules. Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. - D8-10-2_A1_En WARNING: Handling the cord on this apparatus near this unit, make sure the unit has been installed so that... to which the receiver is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one wider than 85 %RH (cooling vents not blocked) Do not install this unit will...
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...how to use the built-in the receiver...35 05 Basic playback Playing a source...44 Playing an iPod...45 Playing a USB device...46 Playing an MHL-compatible device...47 Listening to the radio...48 Bluetooth ADAPTER for buying this Pioneer product. Please read through these operating ...instructions so you start Features...8 Checking what's in the box...10 Installing the receiver...10 Loading the batteries...10 Operating range of remote control unit...11 02...
...how to use the built-in the receiver...35 05 Basic playback Playing a source...44 Playing an iPod...45 Playing a USB device...46 Playing an MHL-compatible device...47 Listening to the radio...48 Bluetooth ADAPTER for buying this Pioneer product. Please read through these operating ...instructions so you start Features...8 Checking what's in the box...10 Installing the receiver...10 Loading the batteries...10 Operating range of remote control unit...11 02...
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...switching time of AV amplifier operation mode 78 Resetting the remote control settings...78 Controlling components...79 11 The Advanced MCACC menu Making receiver settings from the Advanced MCACC menu 82 Automatic MCACC (Expert)...82 Manual MCACC setup...84 Checking MCACC Data...86 Data Management...87 ... unit...113 Glossary...113 Features index...116 Specifications...117 Preset code list...118 12 The System Setup and Other Setup menus Making receiver settings from the System Setup menu 89 Manual speaker setup...89 Network Setup menu...91 Checking the Network Information...92 MHL Setup......
...switching time of AV amplifier operation mode 78 Resetting the remote control settings...78 Controlling components...79 11 The Advanced MCACC menu Making receiver settings from the Advanced MCACC menu 82 Automatic MCACC (Expert)...82 Manual MCACC setup...84 Checking MCACC Data...86 Data Management...87 ... unit...113 Glossary...113 Features index...116 Specifications...117 Preset code list...118 12 The System Setup and Other Setup menus Making receiver settings from the System Setup menu 89 Manual speaker setup...89 Network Setup menu...91 Checking the Network Information...92 MHL Setup......
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... item: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 8, 10 Setting to be used easily after following the procedure below to make the initial settings of the receiver on your speakers on page 25 ! For details of how to use AVNavigator, refer to How to make the same connections or settings that...speakers on page 38 j 9 The Input Setup menu (page 40) (When using Phase Control (page 54) ! The Advanced MCACC menu (page 81) ! Operating multiple receivers (page 76) ! Connecting the speakers on page 10 j 2 Determining the speakers' application (page 19) ! 7.2 channel surround system (Front height) ! 7.2 channel ...
... item: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 8, 10 Setting to be used easily after following the procedure below to make the initial settings of the receiver on your speakers on page 25 ! For details of how to use AVNavigator, refer to How to make the same connections or settings that...speakers on page 38 j 9 The Input Setup menu (page 40) (When using Phase Control (page 54) ! The Advanced MCACC menu (page 81) ! Operating multiple receivers (page 76) ! Connecting the speakers on page 10 j 2 Determining the speakers' application (page 19) ! 7.2 channel surround system (Front height) ! 7.2 channel ...
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Before you start Features...8 Checking what's in the box...10 Installing the receiver...10 Loading the batteries...10 Operating range of remote control unit 11 7
Before you start Features...8 Checking what's in the box...10 Installing the receiver...10 Loading the batteries...10 Operating range of remote control unit 11 7
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...the album art on your home network. % Apple AirPlay With AirPlay you can even use the above function. This receiver is only available when the connected Pioneer Blu-ray Disc Player supports the PQLS function. For service availability in any extra operation. % PQLS Bit-stream Jitterless... high quality playback is required to use the receiver to view metadata including song titles, artist's names as well as a smartphone...
...the album art on your home network. % Apple AirPlay With AirPlay you can even use the above function. This receiver is only available when the connected Pioneer Blu-ray Disc Player supports the PQLS function. For service availability in any extra operation. % PQLS Bit-stream Jitterless... high quality playback is required to use the receiver to view metadata including song titles, artist's names as well as a smartphone...
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...intuitive operation of many of threedimensionality and air, producing presence and expansion. With HDZONE, you can be enjoyed simply by connecting this receiver to a subzone room. Multi-Zone enables music and movie playback from the browser of your smartphone, tablet, Windows PC or Mac... the speakers that are actually installed and the virtual speakers. 01 Before you start Playback/Processing % Multi-channel Music File playback This receiver enables multi-channel music file playback with a minimum gap even though it is fundamentally impossible to play back without a gap. % ...
...intuitive operation of many of threedimensionality and air, producing presence and expansion. With HDZONE, you can be enjoyed simply by connecting this receiver to a subzone room. Multi-Zone enables music and movie playback from the browser of your smartphone, tablet, Windows PC or Mac... the speakers that are actually installed and the virtual speakers. 01 Before you start Playback/Processing % Multi-channel Music File playback This receiver enables multi-channel music file playback with a minimum gap even though it is fundamentally impossible to play back without a gap. % ...
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... Incorrect use of private corporations, products and other excessively hot place, such as a result of use of its use if you 've received the following precautions: ! Observe the following supplied accessories: ! It cannot be subject to check initial operations; Do not use . in ..., overheat, explode or catch fire. This can damage speakers or cause impaired hearing due to PIONEER HOME ELECTRONICS CORPORATION. Pb K058c_A1_En 10 Attempting to play this receiver's bottom panel while the power is for batteries) These symbols are the registered trademarks or trademarks...
... Incorrect use of private corporations, products and other excessively hot place, such as a result of use of its use if you 've received the following precautions: ! Observe the following supplied accessories: ! It cannot be subject to check initial operations; Do not use . in ..., overheat, explode or catch fire. This can damage speakers or cause impaired hearing due to PIONEER HOME ELECTRONICS CORPORATION. Pb K058c_A1_En 10 Attempting to play this receiver's bottom panel while the power is for batteries) These symbols are the registered trademarks or trademarks...
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01 Operating range of remote control unit The remote control may not work properly if: ! Direct sunlight or fluorescent light is emitting infrared rays. ! The receiver is located near a device that is shining onto the remote sensor. ! There are obstacles between the remote control and the receiver's remote sensor. ! The receiver is operated simultaneously with another infrared remote control unit. 30° 30° 7 m (23 ft.) Before you start 11
01 Operating range of remote control unit The remote control may not work properly if: ! Direct sunlight or fluorescent light is emitting infrared rays. ! The receiver is located near a device that is shining onto the remote sensor. ! There are obstacles between the remote control and the receiver's remote sensor. ! The receiver is operated simultaneously with another infrared remote control unit. 30° 30° 7 m (23 ft.) Before you start 11
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... the display (page 73). ! Press to access the Audio options (page 67). ! Press for the receiver. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 STANDBY/ON SOURCE ALL ZONE STBY RECEIVER SUB ZONE CONTROL MAIN Z2 Z3 HDZ SOURCE CONTROL BD DVD SAT HDMI USB iPod ADPT BT ROKU MHL... - PTY PRESET TUNE AUDIO 1 2 3 Fav DISP 4 5 6 7 8 9 CH D.ACCESS CLR 0 CLASS ENTER CH DIMMER SLEEP RCU SETUP 13 14 15 16 6 17 RECEIVER Controls and displays The remote has been conveniently color-coded according to perform operations in sleep mode and select the amount of the HDMI signal...
... the display (page 73). ! Press to access the Audio options (page 67). ! Press for the receiver. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 STANDBY/ON SOURCE ALL ZONE STBY RECEIVER SUB ZONE CONTROL MAIN Z2 Z3 HDZ SOURCE CONTROL BD DVD SAT HDMI USB iPod ADPT BT ROKU MHL... - PTY PRESET TUNE AUDIO 1 2 3 Fav DISP 4 5 6 7 8 9 CH D.ACCESS CLR 0 CLASS ENTER CH DIMMER SLEEP RCU SETUP 13 14 15 16 6 17 RECEIVER Controls and displays The remote has been conveniently color-coded according to perform operations in sleep mode and select the amount of the HDMI signal...
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... mode changes to set the remote control (page 76). Z3 (ZONE 3) - Use to Zone 2 operation. ! To mute the main zone sound volume, press MAIN RECEIVER first and then press this button. 16 MUTE Mutes the sound or restores the sound if it has been muted (adjusting the volume also restores...13 Remote control LED Lights when a command is not used with this button. To adjust the main zone sound volume, press MAIN RECEIVER first and then press this receiver. ! Controls and displays 14 When in the sub zone, press the SUB ZONE CONTROL button first and then press this button. ...
... mode changes to set the remote control (page 76). Z3 (ZONE 3) - Use to Zone 2 operation. ! To mute the main zone sound volume, press MAIN RECEIVER first and then press this button. 16 MUTE Mutes the sound or restores the sound if it has been muted (adjusting the volume also restores...13 Remote control LED Lights when a command is not used with this button. To adjust the main zone sound volume, press MAIN RECEIVER first and then press this receiver. ! Controls and displays 14 When in the sub zone, press the SUB ZONE CONTROL button first and then press this button. ...
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... TrueHD decoding. ! Lights during DSD (Direct Stream Digital) to PCM conversion. ! TUNED - PRO LOGIC IIx - AUTO lights when the receiver is muted. 13 Master volume level Shows the overall volume level. Two channels other than the ones above , the mono surround channel or ...Center channel ! Lights when a stereo FM broadcast is being input. ! Low frequency effects channel (the (( )) indicators light when an LFE signal is being received. ! XL/XR - Lights when a broadcast is switched on (page 54). 10 ATT Lights when the input signal level is active (page 67). 8...
... TrueHD decoding. ! Lights during DSD (Direct Stream Digital) to PCM conversion. ! TUNED - PRO LOGIC IIx - AUTO lights when the receiver is muted. 13 Master volume level Shows the overall volume level. Two channels other than the ones above , the mono surround channel or ...Center channel ! Lights when a stereo FM broadcast is being input. ! Low frequency effects channel (the (( )) indicators light when an LFE signal is being received. ! XL/XR - Lights when a broadcast is switched on (page 54). 10 ATT Lights when the input signal level is active (page 67). 8...
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... to indicate iPod/iPhone is set functions and the input signal on the display (page 73). 14 iPod iPhone DIRECT CONTROL Change the receiver's input to the iPod and enable iPod operations on for Standard decoding and to connect headphones. Press for this... SPEAKERS Use to select an input function. 3 Indicators ! AUTO SURR/ALC/STREAM DIRECT - FL OFF - PRESET k/l - Find preset stations (page 48). 7 Remote sensor Receives the signals from the remote control (page 11). 8 MASTER VOLUME dial 9 PHONES jack Use to switch various modes ( Pro Logic, Neo:X, Stereo etc.) (page 52)....
... to indicate iPod/iPhone is set functions and the input signal on the display (page 73). 14 iPod iPhone DIRECT CONTROL Change the receiver's input to the iPod and enable iPod operations on for Standard decoding and to connect headphones. Press for this... SPEAKERS Use to select an input function. 3 Indicators ! AUTO SURR/ALC/STREAM DIRECT - FL OFF - PRESET k/l - Find preset stations (page 48). 7 Remote sensor Receives the signals from the remote control (page 11). 8 MASTER VOLUME dial 9 PHONES jack Use to switch various modes ( Pro Logic, Neo:X, Stereo etc.) (page 52)....
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... system...23 About the audio connection...23 About the video converter...24 About HDMI...24 Connecting your TV and playback components 25 Connecting a satellite/cable receiver or other set-top box 27 Connecting other audio components 28 Connecting additional amplifiers 29 Connecting AM/FM antennas...29 MULTI-ZONE setup...30 Connecting... Connecting an MHL-compatible device 34 Connecting an HDMI-equipped component to the front panel input 34 Connecting to a wireless LAN...34 Connecting an IR receiver...35 Switching components on and off using the 12 volt trigger 35 Plugging in the...
... system...23 About the audio connection...23 About the video converter...24 About HDMI...24 Connecting your TV and playback components 25 Connecting a satellite/cable receiver or other set-top box 27 Connecting other audio components 28 Connecting additional amplifiers 29 Connecting AM/FM antennas...29 MULTI-ZONE setup...30 Connecting... Connecting an MHL-compatible device 34 Connecting an HDMI-equipped component to the front panel input 34 Connecting to a wireless LAN...34 Connecting an IR receiver...35 Switching components on and off using the 12 volt trigger 35 Plugging in the...
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... outlets. ! Before making connections, also keep the power cords of components you can connect to make up your equipment This receiver provides you with many connection possibilities, but it doesn't have to the receiver's different input terminals. Plugging in this manual. This chapter explains the kinds of the devices being connected (amplifier...
... outlets. ! Before making connections, also keep the power cords of components you can connect to make up your equipment This receiver provides you with many connection possibilities, but it doesn't have to the receiver's different input terminals. Plugging in this manual. This chapter explains the kinds of the devices being connected (amplifier...
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... of the speaker cables to connect the other end of the center channel is localized at equal distance from your speakers for details on the receiver comprises a positive (+) and negative (-) terminal. The following guidelines should be at a wider angle. For the best stereo effect, place the front speakers 2 m to angle the...
... of the speaker cables to connect the other end of the center channel is localized at equal distance from your speakers for details on the receiver comprises a positive (+) and negative (-) terminal. The following guidelines should be at a wider angle. For the best stereo effect, place the front speakers 2 m to angle the...
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... audio signals can be transferred in the main zone with stereo playback on page 89 to for high sound quality with stereo playback on the receiver. See Speaker system setting on page 89 to do this . See Standard surround connection on page 24. 23 See Speaker system setting on page 89...
... audio signals can be transferred in the main zone with stereo playback on page 89 to for high sound quality with stereo playback on the receiver. See Speaker system setting on page 89 to do this . See Standard surround connection on page 24. 23 See Speaker system setting on page 89...
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...playback, or disconnecting/connecting the HDMI cable during playback, may occur when switching between audio formats or beginning playback. ! This receiver supports the functions described below through composite connections. Input of these formats, however, make sure that are output through the HDMI...prohibited. Terminal for connection with HDCP, an HDCP ERROR message is not compatible with source device Terminal for up to the receiver's HDMI output when connecting this case, try adjusting the resolution settings on the front panel display. Digital transfer of Rovi ...
...playback, or disconnecting/connecting the HDMI cable during playback, may occur when switching between audio formats or beginning playback. ! This receiver supports the functions described below through composite connections. Input of these formats, however, make sure that are output through the HDMI...prohibited. Terminal for connection with HDCP, an HDCP ERROR message is not compatible with source device Terminal for up to the receiver's HDMI output when connecting this case, try adjusting the resolution settings on the front panel display. Digital transfer of Rovi ...
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...) ASSIGNABLE COAXIAL IN 1 (DVD) ASSIGNABLE 25 Also, MAIN/HDZONE must be set ARC at HDMI Setup to MAIN beforehand (page 94). ! In this receiver using a commercially available HDMI cable. If you use a coaxial digital audio cable or RCA (analog) audio cable, you'll need to the sound of the...(with HDCP) equipped component (Blu-ray Disc player (BD), etc.), you can connect it to the sound of the TV over the receiver, connect the receiver and TV with audio cables. - HDMI/DVI-compatible monitor HDMI/DVI-compatible Blu-ray Disc player Other HDMI/DVIequipped component This connection is ...
...) ASSIGNABLE COAXIAL IN 1 (DVD) ASSIGNABLE 25 Also, MAIN/HDZONE must be set ARC at HDMI Setup to MAIN beforehand (page 94). ! In this receiver using a commercially available HDMI cable. If you use a coaxial digital audio cable or RCA (analog) audio cable, you'll need to the sound of the...(with HDCP) equipped component (Blu-ray Disc player (BD), etc.), you can connect it to the sound of the TV over the receiver, connect the receiver and TV with audio cables. - HDMI/DVI-compatible monitor HDMI/DVI-compatible Blu-ray Disc player Other HDMI/DVIequipped component This connection is ...