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After you have finished reading the instructions, put them away in a safe place for buying this Pioneer product. Please read through these operating instructions so you will know how to operate your system Basic playback 32 Auto playback 33 Listening ...Setup Automatically setting up for surround sound (MCACC 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 ...
After you have finished reading the instructions, put them away in a safe place for buying this Pioneer product. Please read through these operating instructions so you will know how to operate your system Basic playback 32 Auto playback 33 Listening ...Setup Automatically setting up for surround sound (MCACC 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 ...
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... an audio or a video recording 50 09 Controlling the rest of 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 Wireless Enjoyment of Music 63 Wireless music... wireless technology device with Your System 64 Listening to Satellite Radio 65 Connecting your USB device to the receiver 61 Basic playback controls 61 Compressed audio compatibility 62 Bluetooth® ADAPTER for other U.S. All Rights Reserved. 5 En and worldwide patents issued & pending...
... an audio or a video recording 50 09 Controlling the rest of 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 Wireless Enjoyment of Music 63 Wireless music... wireless technology device with Your System 64 Listening to Satellite Radio 65 Connecting your USB device to the receiver 61 Basic playback controls 61 Compressed audio compatibility 62 Bluetooth® ADAPTER for other U.S. All Rights Reserved. 5 En and worldwide patents issued & pending...
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...) • Choosing the input signal (page 41) • Manual speaker setup (page 43) 9 Making maximum use of the remote control • Setting the remote to control other components (page 51) 6 En Check the manual that came with the TV if you place the speakers will have a big effect on... 5 The Pre Out Setting (page 47) (When connecting the front height speakers.) The Input Assign menu (page 46) (When using Phase Control (page 36) • Listening with an abundance of functions and terminals. It can connect only one of the steps indicate the following: Required setting...
...) • Choosing the input signal (page 41) • Manual speaker setup (page 43) 9 Making maximum use of the remote control • Setting the remote to control other components (page 51) 6 En Check the manual that came with the TV if you place the speakers will have a big effect on... 5 The Pre Out Setting (page 47) (When connecting the front height speakers.) The Input Assign menu (page 46) (When using Phase Control (page 36) • Listening with an abundance of functions and terminals. It can connect only one of the steps indicate the following: Required setting...
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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 Loading...
... 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 Loading...
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CHANNEL RECEIVER VSX-820 TUNE TUNER EDIT PRESET ENTER MASTER VOLUME PHONES AUTO/DIRECT LISTENING MODE STEREO/ALC STANDARD ADV SURROUND iPod iPhone DIRECT CONTROL VIDEO INPUT USB iPod iPhone VIDEO L AUDIO R MCACC SETUP MIC 9 10 11 12 13 14 1 STANDBY/ON 2 INPUT SELECTOR dial... Calibration EQ (page 37) is automatically set to memorize and name stations for recall (page 48, 49). DISPLAY Switches the display of remote control on (Acoustic Calibration EQ is on page 10). 5 SPEAKERS Use to change the speaker system (page 20). DIMMER Dims or brightens the...
CHANNEL RECEIVER VSX-820 TUNE TUNER EDIT PRESET ENTER MASTER VOLUME PHONES AUTO/DIRECT LISTENING MODE STEREO/ALC STANDARD ADV SURROUND iPod iPhone DIRECT CONTROL VIDEO INPUT USB iPod iPhone VIDEO L AUDIO R MCACC SETUP MIC 9 10 11 12 13 14 1 STANDBY/ON 2 INPUT SELECTOR dial... Calibration EQ (page 37) is automatically set to memorize and name stations for recall (page 48, 49). DISPLAY Switches the display of remote control on (Acoustic Calibration EQ is on page 10). 5 SPEAKERS Use to change the speaker system (page 20). DIMMER Dims or brightens the...
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...microphone when performing Auto MCACC setup. Stream Direct playback bypasses the tone controls for Standard decoding and to connect headphones. 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 En ...
...microphone when performing Auto MCACC setup. Stream Direct playback bypasses the tone controls for Standard decoding and to connect headphones. 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 En ...
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...AUTO/DIRECT Switches between standby and on page 33) and Stream Direct playback. 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...61557; RECEIVER Switches the receiver between Auto surround mode (Auto playback on . 3 RECEIVER Switches the remote to control the receiver (used to switch between stereo playback, Auto level control stereo mode (page 35) and Front Stage Surround Advance modes (page 35). STANDARD ADV SURR AUDIO...
...AUTO/DIRECT Switches between standby and on page 33) and Stream Direct playback. 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...61557; RECEIVER Switches the receiver between Auto surround mode (Auto playback on . 3 RECEIVER Switches the remote to control the receiver (used to switch between stereo playback, Auto level control stereo mode (page 35) and Front Stage Surround Advance modes (page 35). STANDARD ADV SURR AUDIO...
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...including the speakers. • Plug the AC power cord into a convenient AC power outlet. If you have connected all your nearest Pioneer authorized independent service company for a replacement. • The receiver should be disconnected by removing the mains plug from the wall socket when... find it with other way. CONTROL ON / OFF MASTER VOLUME VIDEO INPUT USB iPod iPhone VIDEO L AUDIO R MCACC SETUP MIC This receiver VIDEO L R AUDIO/VIDEO OUTPUT Video camera (etc.) Plugging in the receiver Only plug in regular use, e.g., when on the remote control. Never make a knot in...
...including the speakers. • Plug the AC power cord into a convenient AC power outlet. If you have connected all your nearest Pioneer authorized independent service company for a replacement. • The receiver should be disconnected by removing the mains plug from the wall socket when... find it with other way. CONTROL ON / OFF MASTER VOLUME VIDEO INPUT USB iPod iPhone VIDEO L AUDIO R MCACC SETUP MIC This receiver VIDEO L R AUDIO/VIDEO OUTPUT Video camera (etc.) Plugging in the receiver Only plug in regular use, e.g., when on the remote control. Never make a knot in...
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... (ERR) in your TV. If you see Other problems when using the Auto MCACC Setup on your setup. 04 Basic Setup 3 Press RECEIVER 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 the...; to be a problem with the speaker connection. A progress report is selected, then press ENTER. The system outputs a series of inactivity. Use and ENTER on the remote control, then press the SETUP button.
... (ERR) in your TV. If you see Other problems when using the Auto MCACC Setup on your setup. 04 Basic Setup 3 Press RECEIVER 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 the...; to be a problem with the speaker connection. A progress report is selected, then press ENTER. The system outputs a series of inactivity. Use and ENTER on the remote control, then press the SETUP button.
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.... Start by switching on the playback component (for playing a source (such as a DVD disc) with your home theater system. 1 Switch 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...this receiver. If the display does not correspond to the input signal and listening mode, check the connections and settings. 4 Use the volume control to check on your DVD player or source discs, you want to play. 05 Listening to your system Chapter 5: Listening to your system ...
.... Start by switching on the playback component (for playing a source (such as a DVD disc) with your home theater system. 1 Switch 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...this receiver. If the display does not correspond to the input signal and listening mode, check the connections and settings. 4 Use the volume control to check on your DVD player or source discs, you want to play. 05 Listening to your system Chapter 5: Listening to your system ...
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UP MIX: OFF appears and the Up Mix function turns off . 2 While holding down the PRESET + on the remote control, then press AUDIO PARAMETER button. 2 Use / to select the setting you want to turn this function on this. 3 Use / to the ... . UP MIX OFF UP MIX ON L SW C R L SW C R SL SR SL SR SBL SBR SBL SBR 1 Switch the receiver into standby. RECEIVER SLEEP TV SOURCE CONTROL AUDIO PARAMETER TOP MENU TUNE TUNER EDIT MASTER TOOLS VOLUME MENU PRESET PRESET RECEIVER INPUT SELECT INPUT ENTER BD DVD TV HOME MENU SETUP iPod...
UP MIX: OFF appears and the Up Mix function turns off . 2 While holding down the PRESET + on the remote control, then press AUDIO PARAMETER button. 2 Use / to select the setting you want to turn this function on this. 3 Use / to the ... . UP MIX OFF UP MIX ON L SW C R L SW C R SL SR SL SR SBL SBR SBL SBR 1 Switch the receiver into standby. RECEIVER SLEEP TV SOURCE CONTROL AUDIO PARAMETER TOP MENU TUNE TUNER EDIT MASTER TOOLS VOLUME MENU PRESET PRESET RECEIVER INPUT SELECT INPUT ENTER BD DVD TV HOME MENU SETUP iPod...
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... signals for O1 or O2. • HDMI - Each press cycles through 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 A (analog) (TUNER). • You may get digital noise when a LD or CD player compatible with...
... signals for O1 or O2. • HDMI - Each press cycles through 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 A (analog) (TUNER). • You may get digital noise when a LD or CD player compatible with...
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.... Use the RECEIVER button to switch on.1 Switch the TV input so that it connects 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 page 46). • Pre Out Setting - System Setup 1.Auto MCACC 2.Manual... settings to specify how you're using the HDMI output to your liking. Use component or composite connections for surround sound (MCACC) on the remote control to navigate through the screens and select menu items. Press RETURN to confirm and exit the current menu. 3 Select the setting you want to...
.... Use the RECEIVER button to switch on.1 Switch the TV input so that it connects 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 page 46). • Pre Out Setting - System Setup 1.Auto MCACC 2.Manual... settings to specify how you're using the HDMI output to your liking. Use component or composite connections for surround sound (MCACC) on the remote control to navigate through the screens and select menu items. Press RETURN to confirm and exit the current menu. 3 Select the setting you want to...
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...assigning an input). DVD Important • If you should also have your speakers from the listening position. Use and ENTER on the remote control, then press the SETUP button. The receiver can adjust the distance of a different component). 06 The System Setup menu Tip •...; to adjust the channel levels. You return to confirm and exit the current menu. An on-screen display (OSD) appears on the remote control. Speaker Distance For good sound depth and separation from the Manual SP Setup menu. 2.Manual SP Setup a.Speaker Setting b.Crossover Network c.Channel...
...assigning an input). DVD Important • If you should also have your speakers from the listening position. Use and ENTER on the remote control, then press the SETUP button. The receiver can adjust the distance of a different component). 06 The System Setup menu Tip •...; to adjust the channel levels. You return to confirm and exit the current menu. An on-screen display (OSD) appears on the remote control. Speaker Distance For good sound depth and separation from the Manual SP Setup menu. 2.Manual SP Setup a.Speaker Setting b.Crossover Network c.Channel...
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...1.Auto MCACC 2.Manual SP Setup 3.Input Assign 4.Pre Out Setting Return 3 Select 'Component Input' from the component to the corresponding inputs on the remote control to navigate through the screens and select menu items. Press RETURN to the System Setup menu. 47 En Use and ENTER on the rear of...Input Assign 4.Pre Out Setting Return 2 Select 'Pre Out Setting' from the System Setup menu. An on-screen display (OSD) appears on the remote control, then press the SETUP button. You return to confirm and exit the current menu. Back - You return to the PRE OUT outputs using the ...
...1.Auto MCACC 2.Manual SP Setup 3.Input Assign 4.Pre Out Setting Return 3 Select 'Component Input' from the component to the corresponding inputs on the remote control to navigate through the screens and select menu items. Press RETURN to the System Setup menu. 47 En Use and ENTER on the rear of...Input Assign 4.Pre Out Setting Return 2 Select 'Pre Out Setting' from the System Setup menu. An on-screen display (OSD) appears on the remote control, then press the SETUP button. You return to confirm and exit the current menu. Back - You return to the PRE OUT outputs using the ...
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... the station preset. See Listening to the radio on page 48 for how to memorize. See Listening to station presets above for more on the remote control to show the frequency. 49 En Naming preset stations For easier identification, you can name all of your preset stations. 1 Choose the station preset you...
... the station preset. See Listening to the radio on page 48 for how to memorize. See Listening to station presets above for more on the remote control to show the frequency. 49 En Naming preset stations For easier identification, you can name all of your preset stations. 1 Choose the station preset you...
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...code, or the codes for the manufacturer in the remote. Note 1 TV CONTROL buttons are using the component's manufacturer preset code stored in the remote control will not work for the component you want to control. 5 When you are only dedicated to control. You can find the preset codes on or ... the component being input will turn on directly by pressing RECEIVER . • After one 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 a code for another ...
...code, or the codes for the manufacturer in the remote. Note 1 TV CONTROL buttons are using the component's manufacturer preset code stored in the remote control will not work for the component you want to control. 5 When you are only dedicated to control. You can find the preset codes on or ... the component being input will turn on directly by pressing RECEIVER . • After one 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 a code for another ...
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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. 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
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... off . HOME MENU Use as the GUIDE button for Pioneer flat panel TVs. 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 for more ...
... off . HOME MENU Use as the GUIDE button for Pioneer flat panel TVs. 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 for more ...
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... ). VCR Switches to the VCR controls when using . DVR, VCR HDD Switches to the hard disk controls when using an HDD/DVD HDD/DVD/VCR recorder (SHIFT + 2) recorder. 09 Controlling the rest of your system Controls for other components This remote control can control these components (BD, DVD, CD..., DVR (BDR), VCR, CD-R) after entering the proper codes or teaching the receiver the commands (see Controlling the rest of your system on...
... ). VCR Switches to the VCR controls when using . DVR, VCR HDD Switches to the hard disk controls when using an HDD/DVD HDD/DVD/VCR recorder (SHIFT + 2) recorder. 09 Controlling the rest of your system Controls for other components This remote control can control these components (BD, DVD, CD..., DVR (BDR), VCR, CD-R) after entering the proper codes or teaching the receiver the commands (see Controlling the rest of your system on...