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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 investment The... 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 ...
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 investment The... 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 ...
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... Setting the Audio options 38 Choosing the input signal 41 Using the headphone 41 06 The System Setup menu Using the System Setup menu 42 Manual speaker setup 43 Speaker Setting 43 Crossover Network 45 Channel Level 45 Speaker Distance 46 The Input Assign menu 46 The Pre Out Setting 47... system Basic playback 32 Auto playback 33 Listening in surround sound 33 Using the Advanced surround effects . . . . . 34 Listening in a safe place for buying this Pioneer product.
... Setting the Audio options 38 Choosing the input signal 41 Using the headphone 41 06 The System Setup menu Using the System Setup menu 42 Manual speaker setup 43 Speaker Setting 43 Crossover Network 45 Channel Level 45 Speaker Distance 46 The Input Assign menu 46 The Pre Out Setting 47... system Basic playback 32 Auto playback 33 Listening in surround sound 33 Using the Advanced surround effects . . . . . 34 Listening in a safe place for buying this Pioneer product.
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... (When connecting the front height speakers.) The Input Assign menu (page 46) (When using connections other components (page 51) 6 En Check the manual that came with an abundance of the remote control • Setting the remote to control other than the recommended connections.) 6 Use the on... Setting the Up Mix function (page 38) • Setting the Audio options (page 38) • Choosing the input signal (page 41) • Manual speaker setup (page 43) 9 Making maximum use of functions and terminals. It can connect only one of either the surround back speaker or the...
... (When connecting the front height speakers.) The Input Assign menu (page 46) (When using connections other components (page 51) 6 En Check the manual that came with an abundance of the remote control • Setting the remote to control other than the recommended connections.) 6 Use the on... Setting the Up Mix function (page 38) • Setting the Audio options (page 38) • Choosing the input signal (page 41) • Manual speaker setup (page 43) 9 Making maximum use of functions and terminals. It can connect only one of either the surround back speaker or the...
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... video. • If necessary, assign the component video inputs to the input source you 're connecting.1 Follow the steps below to composite video. See the manuals that you must connect digital components to analog audio jacks if you want to record to/from digital components (like an MD) to/from analog...
... video. • If necessary, assign the component video inputs to the input source you 're connecting.1 Follow the steps below to composite video. See the manuals that you must connect digital components to analog audio jacks if you want to record to/from digital components (like an MD) to/from analog...
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... SETUP at any time to exit the System Setup menu.1 4 Select 'Auto MCACC' from the System Setup menu then press ENTER.2 System Setup 1.Auto MCACC 2.Manual SP Setup 3.Input Assign 4.Pre Out Setting Return Try to be as quiet as shown below for notes regarding background noise and other possible interference...
... SETUP at any time to exit the System Setup menu.1 4 Select 'Auto MCACC' from the System Setup menu then press ENTER.2 System Setup 1.Auto MCACC 2.Manual SP Setup 3.Input Assign 4.Pre Out Setting Return Try to be as quiet as shown below for notes regarding background noise and other possible interference...
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...happening, switch off the walls, obstacles blocking the speakers from the microphone) the final settings may be incorrect. You can correct the setting manually using the Auto MCACC Setup If the room environment is happening. The settings made in the front panel display, please follow them off ...if necessary. You return to adjust these settings manually using the System Setup menu (starting on page 42).1 Other problems when using the Speaker Setting on the characteristics of your system, ...
...happening, switch off the walls, obstacles blocking the speakers from the microphone) the final settings may be incorrect. You can correct the setting manually using the Auto MCACC Setup If the room environment is happening. The settings made in the front panel display, please follow them off ...if necessary. You return to adjust these settings manually using the System Setup menu (starting on page 42).1 Other problems when using the Speaker Setting on the characteristics of your system, ...
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... there is coming from the front left/right speakers in this section may not be set to a multichannel listening mode if you may need to manually switch the input signal type press SIGNAL SEL (page 41). 3 • You may only get digital 2 channel stereo and analog sound. 05 Listening to your...
... there is coming from the front left/right speakers in this section may not be set to a multichannel listening mode if you may need to manually switch the input signal type press SIGNAL SEL (page 41). 3 • You may only get digital 2 channel stereo and analog sound. 05 Listening to your...
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... to 0 dB. You can change the Sound Retriever feature at any problems using S.RETRIEVER button. Only when listening to OFF and adjust the delay time manually. The audio delay time is set A.DLY to 2-channel sources in NEO:6 CINEMA and NEO:6 MUSIC mode. 40 En L (Low) M (Mid) H (High) a. e. Select MAX or...
... to 0 dB. You can change the Sound Retriever feature at any problems using S.RETRIEVER button. Only when listening to OFF and adjust the delay time manually. The audio delay time is set A.DLY to 2-channel sources in NEO:6 CINEMA and NEO:6 MUSIC mode. 40 En L (Low) M (Mid) H (High) a. e. Select MAX or...
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... sound is heard from this receiver. The compatible signals via the HDMI terminals are off (see page 12). For more details, refer to the instruction manual supplied with DTS is selected for the different inputs as described below.1 1 Press RECEIVER on page 38 is possible to switch the input signals for...
... sound is heard from this receiver. The compatible signals via the HDMI terminals are off (see page 12). For more details, refer to the instruction manual supplied with DTS is selected for the different inputs as described below.1 1 Press RECEIVER on page 38 is possible to switch the input signals for...
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...the TV input so that it connects to adjust. This is selected. • Press SETUP at any time to the component video inputs (see Manual speaker setup on your TV. Use and ENTER on the remote control to navigate through the screens and select menu items. Press RETURN to confirm... when the iPod/USB input is a quick and effective automatic surround setup (see The Pre Out Setting on page 29). • Manual SP Setup - System Setup 1.Auto MCACC 2.Manual SP Setup 3.Input Assign 4.Pre Out Setting Return • Auto MCACC - Specify the size, number, distance and overall balance of ...
...the TV input so that it connects to adjust. This is selected. • Press SETUP at any time to the component video inputs (see Manual speaker setup on your TV. Use and ENTER on the remote control to navigate through the screens and select menu items. Press RETURN to confirm... when the iPod/USB input is a quick and effective automatic surround setup (see The Pre Out Setting on page 29). • Manual SP Setup - System Setup 1.Auto MCACC 2.Manual SP Setup 3.Input Assign 4.Pre Out Setting Return • Auto MCACC - Specify the size, number, distance and overall balance of ...
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...this for the first time, you may want to set to Surr. Speaker Setting Use this setting to specify your speakers from the Manual SP Setup menu. 2.Manual SP Setup a.Speaker Setting b.Crossover Network c.Channel Level d.Speaker Distance 2a.Speaker Setting Front SMALL Center [ SMALL ] Surr [ SMALL ...(page 45). • Speaker Distance - The System Setup menu 06 English Deutsch Français Italiano Nederlands Español Manual speaker setup This receiver allows you to make these settings once (unless you change the placement of your front speakers reproduce bass frequencies...
...this for the first time, you may want to set to Surr. Speaker Setting Use this setting to specify your speakers from the Manual SP Setup menu. 2.Manual SP Setup a.Speaker Setting b.Crossover Network c.Channel Level d.Speaker Distance 2a.Speaker Setting Front SMALL Center [ SMALL ] Surr [ SMALL ...(page 45). • Speaker Distance - The System Setup menu 06 English Deutsch Français Italiano Nederlands Español Manual speaker setup This receiver allows you to make these settings once (unless you change the placement of your front speakers reproduce bass frequencies...
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... that additional amplifier is selected (see notes below). You return to the other speakers). • Front Height1 - Select SMALL to send bass frequencies to the Manual SP Setup menu.
... that additional amplifier is selected (see notes below). You return to the other speakers). • Front Height1 - Select SMALL to send bass frequencies to the Manual SP Setup menu.
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... selected as LARGE, or the subwoofer, and bass sounds playing back from speaker to speaker automatically. 3 Confirm your selected setup option. You return to the Manual SP Setup menu. Back R [ Surr. Channel Level Using the channel level settings, you can adjust the overall balance of each channel using a Sound Pressure Level... adjust the level of each speaker as the test tone is output at low volumes. If you are using /. You return to the Manual SP Setup menu. The test tones will be for bass sounds in the order shown on page 43. 2 • If you selected...
... selected as LARGE, or the subwoofer, and bass sounds playing back from speaker to speaker automatically. 3 Confirm your selected setup option. You return to the Manual SP Setup menu. Back R [ Surr. Channel Level Using the channel level settings, you can adjust the overall balance of each channel using a Sound Pressure Level... adjust the level of each speaker as the test tone is output at low volumes. If you are using /. You return to the Manual SP Setup menu. The test tones will be for bass sounds in the order shown on page 43. 2 • If you selected...
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... distance of a different component). You can also press CH SELECT and use / to select the channel, and then use / to the Manual SP Setup menu. Back L Surround L Subwoofer 10.0 ft [ 10.0 ft ] [ 10.0 tt ] [ 10.0 ft ] [ ---- ] [ ---- ] [ 10.0 ft ... sound. 1 Select 'Speaker Distance' from the listening position. BD Component 2 - For more on your speakers from the Manual SP Setup menu. 2.Manual SP Setup a.Speaker Setting b.Crossover Network c.Channel Level d.Speaker Distance Return 2d.Speaker Distance Front L Center Front R Surround ...
... distance of a different component). You can also press CH SELECT and use / to select the channel, and then use / to the Manual SP Setup menu. Back L Surround L Subwoofer 10.0 ft [ 10.0 ft ] [ 10.0 tt ] [ 10.0 ft ] [ ---- ] [ ---- ] [ 10.0 ft ... sound. 1 Select 'Speaker Distance' from the listening position. BD Component 2 - For more on your speakers from the Manual SP Setup menu. 2.Manual SP Setup a.Speaker Setting b.Crossover Network c.Channel Level d.Speaker Distance Return 2d.Speaker Distance Front L Center Front R Surround ...
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... and select menu items. Press RETURN to which speaker to connect to the corresponding inputs on your video component. System Setup 1.Auto MCACC 2.Manual SP Setup 3.Input Assign 4.Pre Out Setting 4.Pre Out Setting Pre Out Surr. Connect the front height speaker. 4 When you have connected... Italiano Nederlands Español The System Setup menu 06 2 Select 'Input Assign' from the System Setup menu. System Setup 1.Auto MCACC 2.Manual SP Setup 3.Input Assign 4.Pre Out Setting Return 3 Select 'Component Input' from the component to the PRE OUT outputs using the surround back...
... and select menu items. Press RETURN to which speaker to connect to the corresponding inputs on your video component. System Setup 1.Auto MCACC 2.Manual SP Setup 3.Input Assign 4.Pre Out Setting 4.Pre Out Setting Pre Out Surr. Connect the front height speaker. 4 When you have connected... Italiano Nederlands Español The System Setup menu 06 2 Select 'Input Assign' from the System Setup menu. System Setup 1.Auto MCACC 2.Manual SP Setup 3.Input Assign 4.Pre Out Setting Return 3 Select 'Component Input' from the component to the PRE OUT outputs using the surround back...
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...disconnected from the AC power outlet for about a second. There are stored in to FM and AM radio broadcasts using the automatic (search) and manual (step) tuning functions. PRESET PRESET PRESET PRESET High speed tuning Press and hold TUNE / for over a month, the station memories ...you often listen to a particular radio station, it has found one step at the frequency you want to listen to enjoy the broadcast. Manual tuning To change to search for easy recall whenever you want . This should improve the sound quality and allow you to that station....
...disconnected from the AC power outlet for about a second. There are stored in to FM and AM radio broadcasts using the automatic (search) and manual (step) tuning functions. PRESET PRESET PRESET PRESET High speed tuning Press and hold TUNE / for over a month, the station memories ...you often listen to a particular radio station, it has found one step at the frequency you want to listen to enjoy the broadcast. Manual tuning To change to search for easy recall whenever you want . This should improve the sound quality and allow you to that station....
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... surround effects have no effect on this . Tune to record. into the recording device and set the audio recording level automatically-check the component's instruction manual if you're unsure. 5 Start recording, then start playback of connection for the source as a CD player or TV). If you want to record a video...
... surround effects have no effect on this . Tune to record. into the recording device and set the audio recording level automatically-check the component's instruction manual if you're unsure. 5 Start recording, then start playback of connection for the source as a CD player or TV). If you want to record a video...
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...Radio information in the front panel display. • The currently selected channel is automatically tuned in the space provided near a window (refer to the manual for the SiriusConnect Home tuner for antenna placement recommendations). • If after 2 seconds. When you have a printed 12-digit SID number. In ...if you prefer. 4 Select SR000 (SIRIUS ID) from your favorite genre.3 • Press / to check the Radio ID of this manual. The SID may need to activate your SiriusConnect tuner.1 IN BD SUBWOOFER PRE OUT DVD TV/SAT SURR BACK / FRONT HEIGHT L (Single) CD...
...Radio information in the front panel display. • The currently selected channel is automatically tuned in the space provided near a window (refer to the manual for the SiriusConnect Home tuner for antenna placement recommendations). • If after 2 seconds. When you have a printed 12-digit SID number. In ...if you prefer. 4 Select SR000 (SIRIUS ID) from your favorite genre.3 • Press / to check the Radio ID of this manual. The SID may need to activate your SiriusConnect tuner.1 IN BD SUBWOOFER PRE OUT DVD TV/SAT SURR BACK / FRONT HEIGHT L (Single) CD...
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... your function is incorrect. No sound from subwoofer. • Make sure the subwoofer is selected. If the message persists, call a Pioneer authorized independent service company. Take a look at the other components and electrical appliances being used, because sometimes the problem may not have an...8226; Select the correct component (use the MULTI CONTROL buttons). • Check The Input Assign menu on page 46 to the instruction manual supplied with this time), switch the receiver back on . • Disconnect the power plug from the outlet and insert again to return...
... your function is incorrect. No sound from subwoofer. • Make sure the subwoofer is selected. If the message persists, call a Pioneer authorized independent service company. Take a look at the other components and electrical appliances being used, because sometimes the problem may not have an...8226; Select the correct component (use the MULTI CONTROL buttons). • Check The Input Assign menu on page 46 to the instruction manual supplied with this time), switch the receiver back on . • Disconnect the power plug from the outlet and insert again to return...
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... setting is output from a DTS prevent the output of a • Move the cassette deck away from your subwoofer, set it to the instruction manual supplied with the DVD player. from LD or DVD player. • Set the digital input settings correctly (refer to page 46). • Make...receiver are correct and/or the DTS signal out is a PHASE setting on your receiver, until the noise cassette deck. Refer to the instruction manual supplied with the corresponding terminals on page 46). reception. • Route any loose cables away from the antenna terminals and wires. • ...
... setting is output from a DTS prevent the output of a • Move the cassette deck away from your subwoofer, set it to the instruction manual supplied with the DVD player. from LD or DVD player. • Set the digital input settings correctly (refer to page 46). • Make...receiver are correct and/or the DTS signal out is a PHASE setting on your receiver, until the noise cassette deck. Refer to the instruction manual supplied with the corresponding terminals on page 46). reception. • Route any loose cables away from the antenna terminals and wires. • ...