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AUDIO/VIDEO MULTI-CHANNEL RECEIVER RECEPTEUR AUDIOVISUEL A VOIES MULTIPLES RECEPTOR MULTICANAL DE AUDIO/VÍDEO VSX-820 Register your product on http://www.pioneerelectronics.com (US) http://www.pioneerelectronics.ca (Canada) • Protect your new ... product • Improve product development Your input helps us continue to design products that meet your needs. • Receive a free Pioneer newsletter Registered customers can opt in to receive a monthly newsletter. http://www.pioneerelectronics.com (US) http://www.pioneerelectronics.ca (Canada) Operating Instructions Mode d'emploi Manual...
AUDIO/VIDEO MULTI-CHANNEL RECEIVER RECEPTEUR AUDIOVISUEL A VOIES MULTIPLES RECEPTOR MULTICANAL DE AUDIO/VÍDEO VSX-820 Register your product on http://www.pioneerelectronics.com (US) http://www.pioneerelectronics.ca (Canada) • Protect your new ... product • Improve product development Your input helps us continue to design products that meet your needs. • Receive a free Pioneer newsletter Registered customers can opt in to receive a monthly newsletter. http://www.pioneerelectronics.com (US) http://www.pioneerelectronics.ca (Canada) Operating Instructions Mode d'emploi Manual...
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... If this product or cords associated with accessories sold with Canadian ICES-003. Product Name: AUDIO/VIDEO MULTI-CHANNEL RECEIVER Model Number: VSX-820 Responsible Party Name: PIONEER ELECTRONICS (USA) INC. DOMINGUEZ ST. WARNING This equipment is connected. - To prevent a fire or shock hazard..., do not place any interference received, including interference that to country or region. Any failure due to use for other ...
... If this product or cords associated with accessories sold with Canadian ICES-003. Product Name: AUDIO/VIDEO MULTI-CHANNEL RECEIVER Model Number: VSX-820 Responsible Party Name: PIONEER ELECTRONICS (USA) INC. DOMINGUEZ ST. WARNING This equipment is connected. - To prevent a fire or shock hazard..., do not place any interference received, including interference that to country or region. Any failure due to use for other ...
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... read through these operating instructions so you start Checking what's in the box 7 Loading the batteries 7 Installing the receiver 7 Ventilation 8 04 Basic Setup Automatically setting up for surround sound (MCACC 29 Other problems when using the Auto MCACC...and playback components . . . 23 Connecting using Phase Control 36 Listening with no HDMI terminal 24 Connecting a satellite receiver or other digital set-top box 25 Connecting an HDD/DVD recorder, VCR and other video sources 25 Using the ... panel video terminal 28 Plugging in a safe place for buying this Pioneer product.
... read through these operating instructions so you start Checking what's in the box 7 Loading the batteries 7 Installing the receiver 7 Ventilation 8 04 Basic Setup Automatically setting up for surround sound (MCACC 29 Other problems when using the Auto MCACC...and playback components . . . 23 Connecting using Phase Control 36 Listening with no HDMI terminal 24 Connecting a satellite receiver or other digital set-top box 25 Connecting an HDD/DVD recorder, VCR and other video sources 25 Using the ... panel video terminal 28 Plugging in a safe place for buying this Pioneer product.
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... 7,392,195; 7,272,567 & other components 54 Preset Code List 55 10 Other connections Connecting an iPod 58 Connecting your iPod to the receiver . . . . . 58 iPod playback 59 Watching photos and video content 60 About iPod 60 Connecting a USB device 61 Connecting your USB device to the... receiver 61 Basic playback controls 61 Compressed audio compatibility 62 Bluetooth® ADAPTER for other U.S. DTS and the Symbol are registered trademarks, & DTS-...
... 7,392,195; 7,272,567 & other components 54 Preset Code List 55 10 Other connections Connecting an iPod 58 Connecting your iPod to the receiver . . . . . 58 iPod playback 59 Watching photos and video content 60 About iPod 60 Connecting a USB device 61 Connecting your USB device to the... receiver 61 Basic playback controls 61 Compressed audio compatibility 62 Bluetooth® ADAPTER for other U.S. DTS and the Symbol are registered trademarks, & DTS-...
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...speaker. 3 Connecting the components For surround sound, you'll want to hook up using a digital connection from the BD/DVD player to the receiver. • About video outputs connection (page 22) • Connecting a TV and playback components (page 23) • Connecting antennas (page 27)... in the box (page 7) • Loading the batteries (page 7) 2 Connecting the speakers Where you don't know how to do this receiver. Flow of settings on your system • Automatically setting up for the best surround sound effect. • Placing the speakers (page 16) •...
...speaker. 3 Connecting the components For surround sound, you'll want to hook up using a digital connection from the BD/DVD player to the receiver. • About video outputs connection (page 22) • Connecting a TV and playback components (page 23) • Connecting antennas (page 27)... in the box (page 7) • Loading the batteries (page 7) 2 Connecting the speakers Where you don't know how to do this receiver. Flow of settings on your system • Automatically setting up for the best surround sound effect. • Placing the speakers (page 16) •...
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...sunlight - Do not use different batteries together. • When disposing of batteries. (Symbol examples for batteries) These symbols are very dusty - Installing the receiver • When installing this unit, make sure to a device that gives off a magnetic field). on a color TV (the screen may not last...ais Italiano Nederlands Español Before you 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 •...
...sunlight - Do not use different batteries together. • When disposing of batteries. (Symbol examples for batteries) These symbols are very dusty - Installing the receiver • When installing this unit, make sure to a device that gives off a magnetic field). on a color TV (the screen may not last...ais Italiano Nederlands Español Before you 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 •...
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... overheating. 01 Before you start Ventilation When installing this unit, make sure the openings are provided for ventilation to improve heat dispersal (at the top). Receiver 40 cm (16 inches) Slot and openings in .) at least 40 cm (16 in the cabinet are never blocked or covered with performance and/or...
... overheating. 01 Before you start Ventilation When installing this unit, make sure the openings are provided for ventilation to improve heat dispersal (at the top). Receiver 40 cm (16 inches) Slot and openings in .) at least 40 cm (16 in the cabinet are never blocked or covered with performance and/or...
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...The brightness can be displayed, depending on page 10). 5 SPEAKERS Use to on page 11. 7 Tuner control buttons 4 Remote sensor Receives the signals from the remote control (see Operating range of this unit. Controls and displays 02 English Deutsch Français Italiano Nederlands....1 6 Character display See Display on after the Auto MCACC Setup (page 29)). DIMMER Dims or brightens the display. 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 ...
...The brightness can be displayed, depending on page 10). 5 SPEAKERS Use to on page 11. 7 Tuner control buttons 4 Remote sensor Receives the signals from the remote control (see Operating range of this unit. Controls and displays 02 English Deutsch Français Italiano Nederlands....1 6 Character display See Display on after the Auto MCACC Setup (page 29)). DIMMER Dims or brightens the display. 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 ...
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... sensor. • Direct sunlight or fluorescent light is shining onto the remote sensor. • The receiver is located near a device that is emitting infrared rays. • The receiver is no sound output from the speakers (page 41). 10 Listening mode buttons AUTO/DIRECT Switches between the various surround modes... (page 34). 11 iPod iPhone DIRECT CONTROL Change the receiver's input to the iPod and enable iPod operations on the iPod (page 60). 12 iPod iPhone/USB terminal Use to connect your Apple ...
... sensor. • Direct sunlight or fluorescent light is shining onto the remote sensor. • The receiver is located near a device that is emitting infrared rays. • The receiver is no sound output from the speakers (page 41). 10 Listening mode buttons AUTO/DIRECT Switches between the various surround modes... (page 34). 11 iPod iPhone DIRECT CONTROL Change the receiver's input to the iPod and enable iPod operations on the iPod (page 60). 12 iPod iPhone/USB terminal Use to connect your Apple ...
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... Blinks when a radio station is registered. 8 PRESET information or input signal indicator Shows the preset number of the receiver is on page 33). 3 ST Lights when a stereo FM broadcast is being received in auto stereo mode. 4 TUNE Lights when a normal broadcast channel or SIRIUS channel is being...audio signals is detected. ES Lights to indicate the current speaker system, A and/or B (page 20). 6 Sleep timer indicator Lights when the receiver is in sleep mode (page 13). 7 Tuner/SIRIUS preset indicators PRESET Shows when a preset radio station is registered or called. HD Lights when a...
... Blinks when a radio station is registered. 8 PRESET information or input signal indicator Shows the preset number of the receiver is on page 33). 3 ST Lights when a stereo FM broadcast is being received in auto stereo mode. 4 TUNE Lights when a normal broadcast channel or SIRIUS channel is being...audio signals is detected. ES Lights to indicate the current speaker system, A and/or B (page 20). 6 Sleep timer indicator Lights when the receiver is in sleep mode (page 13). 7 Tuner/SIRIUS preset indicators PRESET Shows when a preset radio station is registered or called. HD Lights when a...
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...modes (page 34). 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 iPod USB VIDEO TUNER SIRIUS SIGNAL SEL...CH CH SELECT EQ 4 5 6 CH MIDNIGHT SPEAKERS 7 8 DIMMER CLR 0 / +10 D.ACCESS LEV 9 LEV ENTER PHASE CH SHIFT 14 15 16 17 RECEIVER 1 SLEEP Press to select an input signal (page 41). 7 Listening mode buttons AUTO/DIRECT Switches between 2 Pro Logic II options (page 33). Off). Stream Direct...
...modes (page 34). 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 iPod USB VIDEO TUNER SIRIUS SIGNAL SEL...CH CH SELECT EQ 4 5 6 CH MIDNIGHT SPEAKERS 7 8 DIMMER CLR 0 / +10 D.ACCESS LEV 9 LEV ENTER PHASE CH SHIFT 14 15 16 17 RECEIVER 1 SLEEP Press to select an input signal (page 41). 7 Listening mode buttons AUTO/DIRECT Switches between 2 Pro Logic II options (page 33). Off). Stream Direct...
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...42). When TUNER is pressed. (For example MIDNIGHT, etc.) HDD*, DVD*, VCR* These buttons switch between the DTV and analog TV input modes for Pioneer flat panel TVs. 11 Number buttons and other buttons that can be used to DIRECT or PURE DIRECT. 14 En Use the TUNE /... , etc.) are used to access: DTV/TV Switches between the hard disk, DVD and VCR controls for recall (page 48 and 67). Press RECEIVER first to access: AUDIO PARAMETER Use to browse SIRIUS radio broadcasts. SETUP Press to access: TUNER EDIT Memorizes stations for HDD/DVD/ VCR recorders. RETURN...
...42). When TUNER is pressed. (For example MIDNIGHT, etc.) HDD*, DVD*, VCR* These buttons switch between the DTV and analog TV input modes for Pioneer flat panel TVs. 11 Number buttons and other buttons that can be used to DIRECT or PURE DIRECT. 14 En Use the TUNE /... , etc.) are used to access: DTV/TV Switches between the hard disk, DVD and VCR controls for recall (page 48 and 67). Press RECEIVER first to access: AUDIO PARAMETER Use to browse SIRIUS radio broadcasts. SETUP Press to access: TUNER EDIT Memorizes stations for HDD/DVD/ VCR recorders. RETURN...
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... listening volume. 15 MUTE Mutes/unmutes the sound. 16 DISP Switches the display of the TV. Use to the TV button. EQ Press to the receiver (see page 53 for more on this). Use to adjust the volume on this unit. The brightness can be checked by selecting an input...
... listening volume. 15 MUTE Mutes/unmutes the sound. 16 DISP Switches the display of the TV. Use to the TV button. EQ Press to the receiver (see page 53 for more on this). Use to adjust the volume on this unit. The brightness can be checked by selecting an input...
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...IN 1 (BD) ASSIGNABLE 12 Class 2 Wiring L CENTER SW Powered subwoofer Speaker system B L R 18 En 03 Connecting your equipment Connecting the speakers The receiver will work with a normal impedance between 12 Ω and 16 Ω if you connect the speaker on the right to the right (R) terminal and ...in another room. Be sure to complete all connections before connecting this setup. Also make sure the positive and negative (+/-) terminals on the receiver match those on the left to the AC power source. You can use the speakers connected to the B speaker terminals to listen to ...
...IN 1 (BD) ASSIGNABLE 12 Class 2 Wiring L CENTER SW Powered subwoofer Speaker system B L R 18 En 03 Connecting your equipment Connecting the speakers The receiver will work with a normal impedance between 12 Ω and 16 Ω if you connect the speaker on the right to the right (R) terminal and ...in another room. Be sure to complete all connections before connecting this setup. Also make sure the positive and negative (+/-) terminals on the receiver match those on the left to the AC power source. You can use the speakers connected to the B speaker terminals to listen to ...
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...system option: • SPA - Multichannel sources are downmixed only when the STEREO or ALC mode is output from the speakers. However, be received. 20 En If connecting the player and the TV via this unit (as video game units) have resolutions that some components (such as shown ... panel to select a speaker system setting.1 SPEAKERS DIMMER DISPLAY Making cable connections Make sure not to bend the cables over the top of this receiver, for stereo output from the AC outlet. • Before unplugging the power cord, switch the power into standby. Note that may cause a...
...system option: • SPA - Multichannel sources are downmixed only when the STEREO or ALC mode is output from the speakers. However, be received. 20 En If connecting the player and the TV via this unit (as video game units) have resolutions that some components (such as shown ... panel to select a speaker system setting.1 SPEAKERS DIMMER DISPLAY Making cable connections Make sure not to bend the cables over the top of this receiver, for stereo output from the AC outlet. • Before unplugging the power cord, switch the power into standby. Note that may cause a...
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... compatible with a built-in the audio may occur when switching between audio formats or beginning playback. • Turning on/off the device connected to this receiver.4 Coaxial digital audio cable Optical cable Video cables Standard RCA video cables These cables are the most common type of video connection and are trademarks... properly. 2 Signal transfer is used to connect to the composite video terminals. Standard RCA video cable Note 1 • Use a High Speed HDMI™ cable. This receiver supports the functions described below for up to L (left) terminals. This...
... compatible with a built-in the audio may occur when switching between audio formats or beginning playback. • Turning on/off the device connected to this receiver.4 Coaxial digital audio cable Optical cable Video cables Standard RCA video cables These cables are the most common type of video connection and are trademarks... properly. 2 Signal transfer is used to connect to the composite video terminals. Standard RCA video cable Note 1 • Use a High Speed HDMI™ cable. This receiver supports the functions described below for up to L (left) terminals. This...
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... between the signals is avoided. The signals input from the HDMI OUT. Component video cables Green (Y) Blue (PB) Red (PR) About video outputs connection This receiver is divided into the luminance (Y) signal and the color (PB and PR) signals and then output. In this unit will not appear. 03 Connecting your...
... between the signals is avoided. The signals input from the HDMI OUT. Component video cables Green (Y) Blue (PB) Red (PR) About video outputs connection This receiver is divided into the luminance (Y) signal and the color (PB and PR) signals and then output. In this unit will not appear. 03 Connecting your...
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...HDMI or DVI (with HDCP) equipped component (Blu-ray disc player, etc.), you connected the TV to (see the OSD of the TV over the receiver. HDMI OUT OPTICAL R L DIGITAL AUDIO OUT ANALOG AUDIO OUT Select one HDMI/DVI-compatible TV HDMI/DVI-compatible Blu-ray disc player Note 1 If you... displayed.) 2 If the connection was made using an optical cable, you'll need to tell the receiver which digital input you can connect it to this receiver using a commercially available HDMI cable. • If the receiver is connected to a TV using an HDMI cable, the OSD will not be displayed. IN BD...
...HDMI or DVI (with HDCP) equipped component (Blu-ray disc player, etc.), you connected the TV to (see the OSD of the TV over the receiver. HDMI OUT OPTICAL R L DIGITAL AUDIO OUT ANALOG AUDIO OUT Select one HDMI/DVI-compatible TV HDMI/DVI-compatible Blu-ray disc player Note 1 If you... displayed.) 2 If the connection was made using an optical cable, you'll need to tell the receiver which digital input you can connect it to this receiver using a commercially available HDMI cable. • If the receiver is connected to a TV using an HDMI cable, the OSD will not be displayed. IN BD...
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... to the sound of a TV and DVD player (or other playback component) with no HDMI terminal to the receiver.123 IN BD DVD TV/SAT SUBWOOFER PRE OUT SURR BACK / FRONT HEIGHT L (Single) CD-R/TAPE DVR... OUT Note 1 If the connection was made using an optical cable, you'll need to tell the receiver which digital input you can connect these too. See Using the component video jacks on page 26 for ...2 If the connection was made using an optical or a coaxial cable, you'll need to tell the receiver which digital input you connected the TV to (see Choosing the input signal on this. 24 En 03 ...
... to the sound of a TV and DVD player (or other playback component) with no HDMI terminal to the receiver.123 IN BD DVD TV/SAT SUBWOOFER PRE OUT SURR BACK / FRONT HEIGHT L (Single) CD-R/TAPE DVR... OUT Note 1 If the connection was made using an optical cable, you'll need to tell the receiver which digital input you can connect these too. See Using the component video jacks on page 26 for ...2 If the connection was made using an optical or a coaxial cable, you'll need to tell the receiver which digital input you connected the TV to (see Choosing the input signal on this. 24 En 03 ...
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...DIGITAL AUDIO OUT ANALOG AUDIO OUT Select one VIDEO OUT Connecting an HDD/DVD recorder, VCR and other digital set-top box Satellite and cable receivers, and terrestrial digital TV tuners are all examples of so-called 'set -top box or video component also has an HDMI or a component..., you connected the set- Connecting your equipment 03 English Deutsch Français Italiano Nederlands Español Connecting a satellite receiver or other video sources This receiver has audio/video inputs and outputs suitable for more on this too. Note 1 If the connection was made using HDMI on...
...DIGITAL AUDIO OUT ANALOG AUDIO OUT Select one VIDEO OUT Connecting an HDD/DVD recorder, VCR and other digital set-top box Satellite and cable receivers, and terrestrial digital TV tuners are all examples of so-called 'set -top box or video component also has an HDMI or a component..., you connected the set- Connecting your equipment 03 English Deutsch Français Italiano Nederlands Español Connecting a satellite receiver or other video sources This receiver has audio/video inputs and outputs suitable for more on this too. Note 1 If the connection was made using HDMI on...