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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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... 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 ... 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. Please 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...
... 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 ... 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. Please 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...
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Check the manual that came with the TV if you don't know how to the receiver. • About video outputs connection (page 22) • Connecting a TV and playback ... (page 37) • 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 the steps indicate the following: Required setting item Setting to be used easily after following the...
Check the manual that came with the TV if you don't know how to the receiver. • About video outputs connection (page 22) • Connecting a TV and playback ... (page 37) • 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 the steps indicate the following: Required setting item Setting to be used easily after following the...
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... digital input you connected the component to (see Choosing the input signal on the kind of connections depends on page 41). 26 En 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...
... digital input you connected the component to (see Choosing the input signal on the kind of connections depends on page 41). 26 En 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 MCACC SETUP MIC. 30 En If you 're finished, go to establish the ambient noise...
... 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 MCACC SETUP MIC. 30 En If you 're finished, go to establish the ambient noise...
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The settings made in the front panel display, please follow them off if necessary. You can correct the setting manually using the Auto MCACC Setup If the room environment is happening. This setting should give you excellent surround sound from your room, sometimes identical ...cone sizes of around 12 cm (5 inches) will end up with the operation of your system, but it is also possible 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 the microphone. If there are...
The settings made in the front panel display, please follow them off if necessary. You can correct the setting manually using the Auto MCACC Setup If the room environment is happening. This setting should give you excellent surround sound from your room, sometimes identical ...cone sizes of around 12 cm (5 inches) will end up with the operation of your system, but it is also possible 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 the microphone. If there are...
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... displayed when playing Dolby Digital signals. Turn down the volume of your TV so that the VIDEO input is now selected). 2 If you need to manually switch the input signal type press SIGNAL SEL (page 41). 3 • You may need to check the digital audio output settings on your TV, make...
... displayed when playing Dolby Digital signals. Turn down the volume of your TV so that the VIDEO input is now selected). 2 If you need to manually switch the input signal type press SIGNAL SEL (page 41). 3 • You may need to check the digital audio output settings on your TV, make...
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... NEO:6 CINEMA and NEO:6 MUSIC mode. 40 En c. d. If you find the automatically set delay time unsuitable, set to OFF and adjust the delay time manually. i. L (Low) M (Mid) H (High) a. You shouldn't have any time by using MIDNIGHT button. The video delay time is best to switch the gain setting back to...
... NEO:6 CINEMA and NEO:6 MUSIC mode. 40 En c. d. If you find the automatically set delay time unsuitable, set to OFF and adjust the delay time manually. i. L (Low) M (Mid) H (High) a. You shouldn't have any time by using MIDNIGHT button. The video delay time is best to switch the gain setting back to...
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... speakers connected to the source component. The compatible signals via the HDMI terminals are off (see page 12). For more details, refer to the instruction manual supplied with DTS is possible to switch the input signals for O1 or O2. • HDMI -
... speakers connected to the source component. The compatible signals via the HDMI terminals are off (see page 12). For more details, refer to the instruction manual supplied with DTS is possible to switch the input signals for O1 or O2. • HDMI -
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... An on-screen display (OSD) appears on your TV. Specify the size, number, distance and overall balance of the speakers you've connected (see Manual speaker setup on the receiver and your TV. Note 1 If headphones are connected to the receiver, disconnect them. 2 • You can't use ...selected. • Press SETUP at any time to your liking. Use component or composite connections for surround sound (MCACC) on page 29). • Manual SP Setup - 06 The System Setup menu Chapter 6: The System Setup menu Using the System Setup menu The following section shows you how to make...
... An on-screen display (OSD) appears on your TV. Specify the size, number, distance and overall balance of the speakers you've connected (see Manual speaker setup on the receiver and your TV. Note 1 If headphones are connected to the receiver, disconnect them. 2 • You can't use ...selected. • Press SETUP at any time to your liking. Use component or composite connections for surround sound (MCACC) on page 29). • Manual SP Setup - 06 The System Setup menu Chapter 6: The System Setup menu Using the System Setup menu The following section shows you how to make...
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... to make all bass frequencies are set to make these settings. Speaker Setting Use this case, all of 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...is an example of speakers you to Surr. The System Setup menu 06 English Deutsch Français Italiano Nederlands Español Manual speaker setup This receiver allows you 've connected (see below). • Crossover Network - Specify which frequencies will be set then ...
... to make all bass frequencies are set to make these settings. Speaker Setting Use this case, all of 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...is an example of speakers you to Surr. The System Setup menu 06 English Deutsch Français Italiano Nederlands Español Manual speaker setup This receiver allows you 've connected (see below). • Crossover Network - Specify which frequencies will be set then ...
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... subwoofer. Select the number of speakers. Choose the PLUS setting if you want deeper bass (the bass frequencies that additional amplifier is sent to the Manual SP Setup menu. Note 1 • You can only adjust the Surr. 06 The System Setup menu • Center -
... subwoofer. Select the number of speakers. Choose the PLUS setting if you want deeper bass (the bass frequencies that additional amplifier is sent to the Manual SP Setup menu. Note 1 • You can only adjust the Surr. 06 The System Setup menu • Center -
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...speaker to switch speakers. After the volume increases to the reference level, test tones will be output. 2c.Channel Level Test Tone [ Manual ] Please Wait . . .20 Caution Loud test tones will be output Return 4 Adjust the level of each speaker to 75 dB .... 3 Confirm your speaker system, an important factor when setting up a home theater system. 1 Select 'Channel Level' from the Manual SP Setup menu. 2.Manual SP Setup a.Speaker Setting b.Crossover Network c.Channel Level d.Speaker Distance 2b.Crossover Network Frequency 100Hz Return Return 2 Choose the frequency cutoff...
...speaker to switch speakers. After the volume increases to the reference level, test tones will be output. 2c.Channel Level Test Tone [ Manual ] Please Wait . . .20 Caution Loud test tones will be output Return 4 Adjust the level of each speaker to 75 dB .... 3 Confirm your speaker system, an important factor when setting up a home theater system. 1 Select 'Channel Level' from the Manual SP Setup menu. 2.Manual SP Setup a.Speaker Setting b.Crossover Network c.Channel Level d.Speaker Distance 2b.Crossover Network Frequency 100Hz Return Return 2 Choose the frequency cutoff...
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... a component video input, you may see Using the component video jacks on page 26. 1 Press RECEIVER 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 R Surr.... System Setup 1.Auto MCACC 2.Manual SP Setup 3.Input Assign 4.Pre Out Setting Return 46 En on the remote control to navigate through the screens and select menu items...
... a component video input, you may see Using the component video jacks on page 26. 1 Press RECEIVER 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 R Surr.... System Setup 1.Auto MCACC 2.Manual SP Setup 3.Input Assign 4.Pre Out Setting Return 46 En on the remote control to navigate through the screens and select menu items...
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...the corresponding inputs on the rear of the receiver. 6 When you connected to confirm and exit the current 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 System Setup menu. 47 En You return...on the remote control, then press the SETUP button. Connect the front height speaker. 4 When you 've connected your TV. System Setup 1.Auto MCACC 2.Manual SP Setup 3.Input Assign 4.Pre Out Setting Return 2 Select 'Pre Out Setting' from the System Setup menu. Back 1 Press RECEIVER on your video ...
...the corresponding inputs on the rear of the receiver. 6 When you connected to confirm and exit the current 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 System Setup menu. 47 En You return...on the remote control, then press the SETUP button. Connect the front height speaker. 4 When you 've connected your TV. System Setup 1.Auto MCACC 2.Manual SP Setup 3.Input Assign 4.Pre Out Setting Return 2 Select 'Pre Out Setting' from the System Setup menu. Back 1 Press RECEIVER on your video ...
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... presets If you often listen to a particular radio station, it's convenient to have to the mono reception mode. Manual tuning To change to that station. This saves the effort of manually tuning in to do this . This unit can memorize the frequency for high speed tuning. see Saving station presets ... the signal is left disconnected from the AC power outlet for more on how to FM and AM radio broadcasts using the automatic (search) and manual (step) tuning functions. When the station is stored in stereo. There are tuned to a station you want to listen to BAND (FM or AM),...
... presets If you often listen to a particular radio station, it's convenient to have to the mono reception mode. Manual tuning To change to that station. This saves the effort of manually tuning in to do this . This unit can memorize the frequency for high speed tuning. see Saving station presets ... the signal is left disconnected from the AC power outlet for more on how to FM and AM radio broadcasts using the automatic (search) and manual (step) tuning functions. When the station is stored in stereo. There are tuned to a station you want to listen to BAND (FM or AM),...
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... recording, then start playback of connection for more on connections). into the recording device and set the audio recording level automatically-check the component's instruction manual if you are copy-protected. These cannot be recorded in analog. • Some video sources are recording to/from an analog source or vice-versa...
... recording, then start playback of connection for more on connections). into the recording device and set the audio recording level automatically-check the component's instruction manual if you are copy-protected. These cannot be recorded in analog. • Some video sources are recording to/from an analog source or vice-versa...
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... 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. 10 Other connections Connecting your SiriusConnectTM Tuner To receive...ID (SID) which uniquely identifies your favorite genre, press CATEGORY and use / to select a genre, and then use this manual. When you have a printed 12-digit SID number. The SID may need to move the SiriusConnect tuner antenna near the end of this...
... 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. 10 Other connections Connecting your SiriusConnectTM Tuner To receive...ID (SID) which uniquely identifies your favorite genre, press CATEGORY and use / to select a genre, and then use this manual. When you have a printed 12-digit SID number. The SID may need to move the SiriusConnect tuner antenna near the end of this...
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... is output when a • Make sure the component is connected correctly (refer to the instruction manual supplied with this time), switch the receiver back on during this component, check the points below , ask your nearest Pioneer authorized independent service company to carry out repair work. • If the unit does not operate... is switched on. • If the subwoofer has a volume knob, make sure you are often mistaken for trouble and malfunctions. If the message persists, call a Pioneer authorized independent service company.
... is output when a • Make sure the component is connected correctly (refer to the instruction manual supplied with this time), switch the receiver back on during this component, check the points below , ask your nearest Pioneer authorized independent service company to carry out repair work. • If the unit does not operate... is switched on. • If the subwoofer has a volume knob, make sure you are often mistaken for trouble and malfunctions. If the message persists, call a Pioneer authorized independent service company.
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... for best broadcasts. be set the SIGNAL SEL to C1/O1/O2 (DIGITAL) (refer to page 41). • Refer to the instruction manual supplied with DTS is off equipment causing interference or move it has the best overall effect on the sound). • Make sure the speaker ... noise cassette deck. disappears. No sound is output or a • Set the digital volume level of connections made (refer to the instruction manual supplied with the corresponding terminals on the speakers (see Choosing the input signal on your speakers. compatible CD player. English Deutsch Français Italiano...
... for best broadcasts. be set the SIGNAL SEL to C1/O1/O2 (DIGITAL) (refer to page 41). • Refer to the instruction manual supplied with DTS is off equipment causing interference or move it has the best overall effect on the sound). • Make sure the speaker ... noise cassette deck. disappears. No sound is output or a • Set the digital volume level of connections made (refer to the instruction manual supplied with the corresponding terminals on the speakers (see Choosing the input signal on your speakers. compatible CD player. English Deutsch Français Italiano...