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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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...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 buying this Pioneer product. Thank you for surround sound (MCACC 29 Other problems when using the Auto MCACC Setup 31 02 Controls and displays Front panel 9 Operating range... 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 ...
...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 buying this Pioneer product. Thank you for surround sound (MCACC 29 Other problems when using the Auto MCACC Setup 31 02 Controls and displays Front panel 9 Operating range... 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 ...
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Check the manual that came with the TV if you don't know how to do this receiver. It can connect only one of either the surround back speaker ... (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 remote control • Setting the remote to make the connections and settings. The colors of...
Check the manual that came with the TV if you don't know how to do this receiver. It can connect only one of either the surround back speaker ... (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 remote control • Setting the remote to make the connections and settings. The colors of...
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... . • For the audio connection, refer to the input source you connected the component to (see Choosing the input signal on page 24. 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...
... . • For the audio connection, refer to the input source you connected the component to (see Choosing the input signal on page 24. 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 exit the current menu. • Press SETUP at any time, the receiver automatically exits and...
... 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 exit the current menu. • Press SETUP at any time, the receiver automatically exits and...
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... microphone) the final settings may be incorrect. Note 1 • Depending on the characteristics 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 page 43. • The subwoofer distance setting may.... It may interfere with the operation of around 12 cm (5 inches) will end up with cone sizes of the microphone. You can correct the setting manually using the Auto MCACC Setup If the room environment is happening.
... microphone) the final settings may be incorrect. Note 1 • Depending on the characteristics 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 page 43. • The subwoofer distance setting may.... It may interfere with the operation of around 12 cm (5 inches) will end up with cone sizes of the microphone. You can correct the setting manually using the Auto MCACC Setup If the room environment is happening.
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... all sound is being performed properly. 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 a multichannel listening mode if you want to check on the...
... all sound is being performed properly. 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 a multichannel listening mode if you want to check on the...
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... channel between components connected with an HDMI cable. If you find the automatically set delay time unsuitable, set to OFF and adjust the delay time manually. The video delay time is best to switch the gain setting back to 0 dB. ON C.IMGi Adjust the center image to -video delay OFF (Auto...
... channel between components connected with an HDMI cable. If you find the automatically set delay time unsuitable, set to OFF and adjust the delay time manually. The video delay time is best to switch the gain setting back to 0 dB. ON C.IMGi Adjust the center image to -video delay OFF (Auto...
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... sampling frequencies), Dolby TrueHD, Dolby Digital Plus, DTS-EXPRESS, DTSHD Master Audio and DVD Audio (including 192 kHz). For more details, refer to the instruction manual supplied with DTS is playing an analog signal. To prevent noise, make the proper digital connections (page 23) and set to C1/O1/O2 (DIGITAL...
... sampling frequencies), Dolby TrueHD, Dolby Digital Plus, DTS-EXPRESS, DTSHD Master Audio and DVD Audio (including 192 kHz). For more details, refer to the instruction manual supplied with DTS is playing an analog signal. To prevent noise, make the proper digital connections (page 23) and set to C1/O1/O2 (DIGITAL...
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... Assign - Specify how to use the System Setup menu when the iPod/USB input is a quick and effective automatic surround setup (see Manual speaker setup on page 47). 06 The System Setup menu Chapter 6: The System Setup menu Using the System Setup menu The following section ...tune individual speaker system settings to your liking. Use component or composite connections for surround sound (MCACC) 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 - Note 1 If headphones are connected to the receiver,...
... Assign - Specify how to use the System Setup menu when the iPod/USB input is a quick and effective automatic surround setup (see Manual speaker setup on page 47). 06 The System Setup menu Chapter 6: The System Setup menu Using the System Setup menu The following section ...tune individual speaker system settings to your liking. Use component or composite connections for surround sound (MCACC) 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 - Note 1 If headphones are connected to the receiver,...
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...page 45). • Channel Level - Important • Depending on the Pre Out setting, there will be adjusted. Back. 1 Select 'Manual SP Setup' then press ENTER. Specify the size and number of the following speakers: • Front - Specify which frequencies will be ...setting, pressing RETURN to specify your speaker system (page 45). • Speaker Distance - Select LARGE if 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 [ ...
...page 45). • Channel Level - Important • Depending on the Pre Out setting, there will be adjusted. Back. 1 Select 'Manual SP Setup' then press ENTER. Specify the size and number of the following speakers: • Front - Specify which frequencies will be ...setting, pressing RETURN to specify your speaker system (page 45). • Speaker Distance - Select LARGE if 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 [ ...
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... • If you 're finished, press RETURN. This may seem logical to the other speakers or subwoofer. Select SMALL to send bass frequencies to the Manual SP Setup menu. If you did not connect a subwoofer choose NO (the bass frequencies are set to NO, the front height speakers will automatically be...
... • If you 're finished, press RETURN. This may seem logical to the other speakers or subwoofer. Select SMALL to send bass frequencies to the Manual SP Setup menu. If you did not connect a subwoofer choose NO (the bass frequencies are set to NO, the front height speakers will automatically be...
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...can adjust the overall balance of each speaker as the test tone is output at low volumes. Move the test tone manually 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.... 45 En Channel Level Using the channel level settings, you 're finished, press RETURN. You return to adjust the level after you selected Manual, use / to 75 dB SPL (C-weighting/slow reading). • The subwoofer test tone is emitted.2 5 When you are using...
...can adjust the overall balance of each speaker as the test tone is output at low volumes. Move the test tone manually 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.... 45 En Channel Level Using the channel level settings, you 're finished, press RETURN. You return to adjust the level after you selected Manual, use / to 75 dB SPL (C-weighting/slow reading). • The subwoofer test tone is emitted.2 5 When you are using...
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...10.0 tt ] [ 10.0 ft ] [ ---- ] [ ---- ] [ 10.0 ft ] [ 10.0 ft ] Return 2 Adjust the distance of a different component). System Setup 1.Auto MCACC 2.Manual SP Setup 3.Input Assign 4.Pre Out Setting Return 46 En You can also press CH SELECT and use / to select the channel, and...; to confirm and exit the current menu. Speaker Distance For good sound depth and separation from 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 ...
...10.0 tt ] [ 10.0 ft ] [ ---- ] [ ---- ] [ 10.0 ft ] [ 10.0 ft ] Return 2 Adjust the distance of a different component). System Setup 1.Auto MCACC 2.Manual SP Setup 3.Input Assign 4.Pre Out Setting Return 46 En You can also press CH SELECT and use / to select the channel, and...; to confirm and exit the current menu. Speaker Distance For good sound depth and separation from 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 ...
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...input. Back Return Return 3 Select which you 're finished, press RETURN. You return to the Input Assign menu. 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 surround back speaker. • Height - Back ...1 Press RECEIVER on your video component. 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 - Connect the front height ...
...input. Back Return Return 3 Select which you 're finished, press RETURN. You return to the Input Assign menu. 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 surround back speaker. • Height - Back ...1 Press RECEIVER on your video component. 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 - Connect the front height ...
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... to do this . see Saving station presets below for more on how to have to be lost and will start searching for other stations. Manual tuning To change to a station. When the station is weak, press the BAND button to select FM MONO and set the receiver to do...to the mono reception mode. This should improve the sound quality and allow you to FM and AM radio broadcasts using the automatic (search) and manual (step) tuning functions. The receiver will have the receiver store the frequency for high speed tuning. This unit can memorize the frequency for about ...
... to do this . see Saving station presets below for more on how to have to be lost and will start searching for other stations. Manual tuning To change to a station. When the station is weak, press the BAND button to select FM MONO and set the receiver to do...to the mono reception mode. This should improve the sound quality and allow you to FM and AM radio broadcasts using the automatic (search) and manual (step) tuning functions. The receiver will have the receiver store the frequency for high speed tuning. This unit can memorize the frequency for about ...
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... buttons (or INPUT SELECT). 2 Select the input signal (if necessary). 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). Most video recorders set the recording...
... buttons (or INPUT SELECT). 2 Select the input signal (if necessary). 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). Most video recorders set the recording...
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... printed 12-digit SID number. The label will have located the SID, write it down in the space provided near a window (refer to the manual for the SiriusConnect Home tuner for antenna placement recommendations). • If after 2 seconds. Connect SIRIUS on the internet at: https://activate.siriusradio.com...1-888-539-SIRIUS (1-888-539-7474). 2 You can check the strength of reception by genre Use the front panel display to use this manual. Selecting channels and browsing by pressing DISP (DISPLAY). 3 You can select channels from the front panel display to check the Radio ID of...
... printed 12-digit SID number. The label will have located the SID, write it down in the space provided near a window (refer to the manual for the SiriusConnect Home tuner for antenna placement recommendations). • If after 2 seconds. Connect SIRIUS on the internet at: https://activate.siriusradio.com...1-888-539-SIRIUS (1-888-539-7474). 2 You can check the strength of reception by genre Use the front panel display to use this manual. Selecting channels and browsing by pressing DISP (DISPLAY). 3 You can select channels from the front panel display to check the Radio ID of...
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... Press SPEAKERS to select the proper speaker set (see Choosing the input signal on . If the message persists, call a Pioneer authorized independent service company. your nearest Pioneer authorized independent service company to carry out repair work. • If the unit does not operate normally due to external effects ... Speaker Setting on page 43 to YES or PLUS. • Switch the LFE ATT (LFE Attenuate) on page 39 to the instruction manual supplied with this time), switch the receiver back on page 41). Problem Remedy The power does not turn muting off automatically. Refer to...
... Press SPEAKERS to select the proper speaker set (see Choosing the input signal on . If the message persists, call a Pioneer authorized independent service company. your nearest Pioneer authorized independent service company to carry out repair work. • If the unit does not operate normally due to external effects ... Speaker Setting on page 43 to YES or PLUS. • Switch the LFE ATT (LFE Attenuate) on page 39 to the instruction manual supplied with this time), switch the receiver back on page 41). Problem Remedy The power does not turn muting off automatically. Refer to...
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... of loud noise from your subwoofer, set the SIGNAL SEL to C1/O1/O2 (DIGITAL) (refer to page 41). • Refer to the instruction manual supplied with the DVD player. During a playback search, • This is not a malfunction, but be sure to turn the volume down to noise...and wires. • Fully extend the FM wire antenna, position for best broadcasts. software with the corresponding terminals on page 46). Refer to the instruction manual supplied with the DVD player. • Set the input signal type to a wall (or connect an outdoor FM antenna). • Connect an additional...
... of loud noise from your subwoofer, set the SIGNAL SEL to C1/O1/O2 (DIGITAL) (refer to page 41). • Refer to the instruction manual supplied with the DVD player. During a playback search, • This is not a malfunction, but be sure to turn the volume down to noise...and wires. • Fully extend the FM wire antenna, position for best broadcasts. software with the corresponding terminals on page 46). Refer to the instruction manual supplied with the DVD player. • Set the input signal type to a wall (or connect an outdoor FM antenna). • Connect an additional...