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... 29 Other problems when using the Auto MCACC Setup 31 02 Controls and displays Front panel 9 Operating range of remote control 10 Display 11 Remote control 13 03 Connecting your equipment Placing the speakers 16 Hints on the speaker placement 17 Connecting the speakers 18 ...what's in the box 7 Loading the batteries 7 Installing the receiver 7 Ventilation 8 04 Basic Setup Automatically setting up for buying this Pioneer product. Please read through these operating instructions so you have finished reading the instructions, put them away in stereo 35 Using Front Stage Surround...
... 29 Other problems when using the Auto MCACC Setup 31 02 Controls and displays Front panel 9 Operating range of remote control 10 Display 11 Remote control 13 03 Connecting your equipment Placing the speakers 16 Hints on the speaker placement 17 Connecting the speakers 18 ...what's in the box 7 Loading the batteries 7 Installing the receiver 7 Ventilation 8 04 Basic Setup Automatically setting up for buying this Pioneer product. Please read through these operating instructions so you have finished reading the instructions, put them away in stereo 35 Using Front Stage Surround...
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... of Bluetooth wireless technology device with Your System 64 Listening to Satellite Radio 65 Connecting your system Setting the remote to control other components 51 Selecting preset codes directly 51 Clearing all the remote control settings. . . . . 52 Controls for TVs 53 Controls for other U.S. DTS and the Symbol are registered trademarks, & DTS...
... of Bluetooth wireless technology device with Your System 64 Listening to Satellite Radio 65 Connecting your system Setting the remote to control other components 51 Selecting preset codes directly 51 Clearing all the remote control settings. . . . . 52 Controls for TVs 53 Controls for other U.S. DTS and the Symbol are registered trademarks, & DTS...
Owner's Manual
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... the front height speakers.) The Input Assign menu (page 46) (When using Phase Control (page 36) • Listening with an abundance of the remote control • Setting the remote to do this receiver. Check the manual that came with the TV if you place the speakers will have a big effect on the...
... the front height speakers.) The Input Assign menu (page 46) (When using Phase Control (page 36) • Listening with an abundance of the remote control • Setting the remote to do this receiver. Check the manual that came with the TV if you place the speakers will have a big effect on the...
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... start 01 Chapter 1: Before you start Checking what's in the box Please check that you've received the following supplied accessories: • Setup microphone • Remote control • Dry cell batteries (AAA size IEC R03) x2 • AM loop antenna • FM wire antenna • iPod cable • These operating instructions...
... start 01 Chapter 1: Before you start Checking what's in the box Please check that you've received the following supplied accessories: • Setup microphone • Remote control • Dry cell batteries (AAA size IEC R03) x2 • AM loop antenna • FM wire antenna • iPod cable • These operating instructions...
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... Display on page 11. 7 Tuner control buttons 4 Remote sensor Receives the signals from the remote control (see Operating range of this unit. Used to on (Acoustic Calibration EQ is automatically set to preset the channel in four steps. CHANNEL RECEIVER VSX-820 TUNE TUNER EDIT PRESET ENTER MASTER VOLUME PHONES AUTO/DIRECT...;/, PRESET / and ENTER to find radio frequencies (page 48) and SIRIUS Radio channels (page 66). DISPLAY Switches the display of remote control on the input source you have selected. 9 En DIMMER Dims or brightens the display.
... Display on page 11. 7 Tuner control buttons 4 Remote sensor Receives the signals from the remote control (see Operating range of this unit. Used to on (Acoustic Calibration EQ is automatically set to preset the channel in four steps. CHANNEL RECEIVER VSX-820 TUNE TUNER EDIT PRESET ENTER MASTER VOLUME PHONES AUTO/DIRECT...;/, PRESET / and ENTER to find radio frequencies (page 48) and SIRIUS Radio channels (page 66). DISPLAY Switches the display of remote control on the input source you have selected. 9 En DIMMER Dims or brightens the display.
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...33) and Stream Direct playback. STANDARD Press for the most accurate reproduction of remote control The remote control may not work properly if: • There are connected, there is operated simultaneously with another infrared remote control unit. 30° 30° 7 m (23 ft.) 10...connect a microphone when performing Auto MCACC setup. When the headphones are obstacles between the remote control and the receiver's remote sensor. • Direct sunlight or fluorescent light is shining onto the remote sensor. • The receiver is located near a device that is emitting infrared rays....
...33) and Stream Direct playback. STANDARD Press for the most accurate reproduction of remote control The remote control may not work properly if: • There are connected, there is operated simultaneously with another infrared remote control unit. 30° 30° 7 m (23 ft.) 10...connect a microphone when performing Auto MCACC setup. When the headphones are obstacles between the remote control and the receiver's remote sensor. • Direct sunlight or fluorescent light is shining onto the remote sensor. • The receiver is located near a device that is emitting infrared rays....
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... first to change the amount of Blu-ray Discs. 13 En Switches between Auto surround mode (Auto playback on . 3 RECEIVER Switches the remote to control the receiver (used to select control of other components (see Controlling the rest of a source (page 36). Controls and displays ...02 English Deutsch Français Italiano Nederlands Español PRESET Remote control 1 RECEIVER SLEEP TV SOURCE CONTROL 2 3 RECEIVER INPUT SELECT INPUT 4 BD DVD TV 12 13 DVR CD CD-R CH 5 ADAPTER ...
... first to change the amount of Blu-ray Discs. 13 En Switches between Auto surround mode (Auto playback on . 3 RECEIVER Switches the remote to control the receiver (used to select control of other components (see Controlling the rest of a source (page 36). Controls and displays ...02 English Deutsch Français Italiano Nederlands Español PRESET Remote control 1 RECEIVER SLEEP TV SOURCE CONTROL 2 3 RECEIVER INPUT SELECT INPUT 4 BD DVD TV 12 13 DVR CD CD-R CH 5 ADAPTER ...
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... /off the power of this unit. CH +/- SB CH Press to change the speaker system (page 20). CH SELECT Press repeatedly to switch on the remote. EQ Press to select a channel, then use LEV +/- Thus if you can access a radio station directly using the number buttons (page 66). 12 SOURCE...
... /off the power of this unit. CH +/- SB CH Press to change the speaker system (page 20). CH SELECT Press repeatedly to switch on the remote. EQ Press to select a channel, then use LEV +/- Thus if you can access a radio station directly using the number buttons (page 66). 12 SOURCE...
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...way. 03 Connecting your equipment Connecting to access the front video connections. Hook them up the same way you have connected all your nearest Pioneer authorized independent service company for a replacement. • The receiver should be routed so that they are accessed via the front panel using the... Do not place the unit, a piece of furniture, or other object on . Check the power cord once in regular use, e.g., when on the remote control. There are wet, as this receiver, including the speakers. • Plug the AC power cord into a convenient AC power outlet. If you an...
...way. 03 Connecting your equipment Connecting to access the front video connections. Hook them up the same way you have connected all your nearest Pioneer authorized independent service company for a replacement. • The receiver should be routed so that they are accessed via the front panel using the... Do not place the unit, a piece of furniture, or other object on . Check the power cord once in regular use, e.g., when on the remote control. There are wet, as this receiver, including the speakers. • Plug the AC power cord into a convenient AC power outlet. If you an...
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... and / to determine the optimum receiver settings for the test tones to the next step. An on-screen display (OSD) appears on the remote control to navigate through the screens and select menu items. Press RETURN to exit the current menu. • Press SETUP at any time to exit... setup. Try to be made. 2 MIC IN blinks when the microphone is not connected to determine the speakers present in step 7 is displayed on the remote control, then press the SETUP button.
... and / to determine the optimum receiver settings for the test tones to the next step. An on-screen display (OSD) appears on the remote control to navigate through the screens and select menu items. Press RETURN to exit the current menu. • Press SETUP at any time to exit... setup. Try to be made. 2 MIC IN blinks when the microphone is not connected to determine the speakers present in step 7 is displayed on the remote control, then press the SETUP button.
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... your TV, make sure that all sound is coming from the front left/right speakers in this section may not be available depending on the remote control, INPUT SELECT, or the front panel INPUT SELECTOR dial.2 3 Press AUTO/DIRECT to select 'AUTO SURROUND' and start playback of the source.3 If you...
... your TV, make sure that all sound is coming from the front left/right speakers in this section may not be available depending on the remote control, INPUT SELECT, or the front panel INPUT SELECTOR dial.2 3 Press AUTO/DIRECT to select 'AUTO SURROUND' and start playback of the source.3 If you...
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... VOLUME MENU PRESET PRESET RECEIVER INPUT SELECT INPUT ENTER BD DVD TV HOME MENU SETUP iPod CTRL C GO TUNE BAND RETURN 1 Press RECEIVER on the remote control, then press AUDIO PARAMETER button. 2 Use / to select the setting you want to ON, the (Up Mix) indicator on the current status...
... VOLUME MENU PRESET PRESET RECEIVER INPUT SELECT INPUT ENTER BD DVD TV HOME MENU SETUP iPod CTRL C GO TUNE BAND RETURN 1 Press RECEIVER on the remote control, then press AUDIO PARAMETER button. 2 Use / to select the setting you want to ON, the (Up Mix) indicator on the current status...
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... may get digital noise when a LD or CD player compatible with your DVD player. 2 When the HDMI option in Setting the Audio options on the remote control. 2 Press SIGNAL SEL to select the input signal corresponding to THRU, the sound will be selected.2 When set to DIGITAL or HDMI, 2 lights when...
... may get digital noise when a LD or CD player compatible with your DVD player. 2 When the HDMI option in Setting the Audio options on the remote control. 2 Press SIGNAL SEL to select the input signal corresponding to THRU, the sound will be selected.2 When set to DIGITAL or HDMI, 2 lights when...
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... 4.Pre Out Setting Return • Auto MCACC - This is selected. • Press SETUP at any time to the receiver in analog. 2 Press RECEIVER on the remote control, then press the SETUP button.2 An on-screen display (OSD) appears on the receiver and your TV. Specify what you've connected to the...; Manual SP Setup - Important • The OSD will not appear if you 're using the HDMI output to your liking. Use and ENTER on the remote control to navigate through the screens and select menu items. Press RETURN to your TV.
... 4.Pre Out Setting Return • Auto MCACC - This is selected. • Press SETUP at any time to the receiver in analog. 2 Press RECEIVER on the remote control, then press the SETUP button.2 An on-screen display (OSD) appears on the receiver and your TV. Specify what you've connected to the...; Manual SP Setup - Important • The OSD will not appear if you 're using the HDMI output to your liking. Use and ENTER on the remote control to navigate through the screens and select menu items. Press RETURN to your TV.
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...of each speaker using a component video input, you didn't hook up your equipment according to specify the distance of a different component). on the remote control, then press the SETUP button. Back R Surr. You can adjust the distance of each speaker in the Input Assign menu if you ...appears on this receiver's COMPONENT VIDEO OUT output (down converting component video is not possible after assigning an input). Use and ENTER on the remote control to navigate through the screens and select menu items. Press RETURN to this , see the video signal of your system, you need ...
...of each speaker using a component video input, you didn't hook up your equipment according to specify the distance of a different component). on the remote control, then press the SETUP button. Back R Surr. You can adjust the distance of each speaker in the Input Assign menu if you ...appears on this receiver's COMPONENT VIDEO OUT output (down converting component video is not possible after assigning an input). Use and ENTER on the remote control to navigate through the screens and select menu items. Press RETURN to this , see the video signal of your system, you need ...
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...Nederlands Español The System Setup menu 06 2 Select 'Input Assign' from the System Setup menu. An on-screen display (OSD) appears on the remote control, then press the SETUP button. System Setup 1.Auto MCACC 2.Manual SP Setup 3.Input Assign 4.Pre Out Setting Return 2 Select 'Pre Out Setting' ...return to which speaker to connect to confirm and exit the current menu. The numbers correspond with the numbers beside the inputs on the remote control to navigate through the screens and select menu items. Press RETURN to the PRE OUT outputs using the surround back speaker or the ...
...Nederlands Español The System Setup menu 06 2 Select 'Input Assign' from the System Setup menu. An on-screen display (OSD) appears on the remote control, then press the SETUP button. System Setup 1.Auto MCACC 2.Manual SP Setup 3.Input Assign 4.Pre Out Setting Return 2 Select 'Pre Out Setting' ...return to which speaker to connect to confirm and exit the current menu. The numbers correspond with the numbers beside the inputs on the remote control to navigate through the screens and select menu items. Press RETURN to the PRE OUT outputs using the surround back speaker or the ...
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... station preset. Press TUNER EDIT while the display is pressed. Naming preset stations For easier identification, you can also use the number buttons on the remote control to select characters. • The name is stored when ENTER is blank, to keep the previous name. • Once you want to show the...
... station preset. Press TUNER EDIT while the display is pressed. Naming preset stations For easier identification, you can also use the number buttons on the remote control to select characters. • The name is stored when ENTER is blank, to keep the previous name. • Once you want to show the...
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... of your system 09 English Deutsch Français Italiano Nederlands Español Chapter 9: Controlling the rest of your system Setting the remote to control other components Most components can be assigned to one minute of the component being input will turn on or off . If the ...correct code has been input the power of the MULTI CONTROL buttons using .1 Note • You can cancel or exit any of the steps by remote control. 4 Repeat steps 2 through 3 to try a different code, or to enter the preset code. Selecting preset codes directly RECEIVER INPUT SELECT BD DVD...
... of your system 09 English Deutsch Français Italiano Nederlands Español Chapter 9: Controlling the rest of your system Setting the remote to control other components Most components can be assigned to one minute of the component being input will turn on or off . If the ...correct code has been input the power of the MULTI CONTROL buttons using .1 Note • You can cancel or exit any of the steps by remote control. 4 Repeat steps 2 through 3 to try a different code, or to enter the preset code. Selecting preset codes directly RECEIVER INPUT SELECT BD DVD...
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Default preset codes MULTI CONTROL button Preset code BD 2255 DVD 2256 TV 0291 DVR 2257 VIDEO 1053 CD 5000 CD-R 5001 TV CONTROL 0291 52 En 09 Controlling the rest of your system Clearing all the remote control settings You can clear all presets and restore the factory default settings. • While pressing the RECEIVER button, press and hold the '0' button for three seconds.
Default preset codes MULTI CONTROL button Preset code BD 2255 DVD 2256 TV 0291 DVR 2257 VIDEO 1053 CD 5000 CD-R 5001 TV CONTROL 0291 52 En 09 Controlling the rest of your system Clearing all the remote control settings You can clear all presets and restore the factory default settings. • While pressing the RECEIVER button, press and hold the '0' button for three seconds.
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Cable TV/Satellite TV/TV/DTV TV CONTROL VOL +/- SOURCE Adjust the TV volume. HOME MENU Use as the GUIDE button for Pioneer flat panel TVs. DTV Number buttons Use to enter a channel. Cable TV/Satellite TV/TV/DTV Cable TV/Satellite TV/TV/DTV DTV/TV Switches ... TV/DTV for navigating. English Deutsch Français Italiano Nederlands Español Controlling the rest of your system 09 Controls for TVs This remote control can control components after entering the proper codes or teaching the receiver the commands (see Controlling the rest of your system on page 51...
Cable TV/Satellite TV/TV/DTV TV CONTROL VOL +/- SOURCE Adjust the TV volume. HOME MENU Use as the GUIDE button for Pioneer flat panel TVs. DTV Number buttons Use to enter a channel. Cable TV/Satellite TV/TV/DTV Cable TV/Satellite TV/TV/DTV DTV/TV Switches ... TV/DTV for navigating. English Deutsch Français Italiano Nederlands Español Controlling the rest of your system 09 Controls for TVs This remote control can control components after entering the proper codes or teaching the receiver the commands (see Controlling the rest of your system on page 51...