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AUDIO/VIDEO MULTI-CHANNEL RECEIVER RECEPTEUR AUDIOVISUEL A VOIES MULTI-CANAUX RECEPTOR AUDIO-VIDEO MULTICANAL VSX-821-K 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 MULTI-CANAUX RECEPTOR AUDIO-VIDEO MULTICANAL VSX-821-K 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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...items (such as a lighted candle) on the equipment. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which the receiver is no guarantee that the To prevent fire hazard, the Class 2 Wiring Cable moisture. To prevent fire hazard, the openings should never ... These limits are provided for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. - To prevent a fire hazard, do not place any naked flame D3-4-2-1-4*_A1_En D3-7-13-67*_A1_En sources (such as newspapers, table-cloths,...
...items (such as a lighted candle) on the equipment. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which the receiver is no guarantee that the To prevent fire hazard, the Class 2 Wiring Cable moisture. To prevent fire hazard, the openings should never ... These limits are provided for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. - To prevent a fire hazard, do not place any naked flame D3-4-2-1-4*_A1_En D3-7-13-67*_A1_En sources (such as newspapers, table-cloths,...
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...and playback components 14 Connecting using HDMI 14 Connecting your component with no HDMI terminal . . 15 Connecting a satellite receiver or other digital set-top box 15 Connecting an HDD/DVD recorder, Blu-ray Disc recorder and other video sources 16... to the front panel video terminal 18 Connecting an iPod 19 Connecting a USB device 19 4 En Plugging in the receiver 19 03 Basic Setup Canceling the demo display 20 Automatically setting up for surround sound (MCACC). . . 20 Other ...stations 28 05 Listening to your model properly. After you for buying this Pioneer product.
...and playback components 14 Connecting using HDMI 14 Connecting your component with no HDMI terminal . . 15 Connecting a satellite receiver or other digital set-top box 15 Connecting an HDD/DVD recorder, Blu-ray Disc recorder and other video sources 16... to the front panel video terminal 18 Connecting an iPod 19 Connecting a USB device 19 4 En Plugging in the receiver 19 03 Basic Setup Canceling the demo display 20 Automatically setting up for surround sound (MCACC). . . 20 Other ...stations 28 05 Listening to your model properly. After you for buying this Pioneer product.
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... as desired • Using the Sound Retriever (page 30) • Better sound using a digital connection from the Blu-ray Disc/DVD player to the receiver. • About video outputs connection (page 13) • Connecting a TV and playback components (page 14) • Connecting antennas (page 18) •...to control other movement - English Français Español Before you start Checking what's in the box Please check that you've received the following : Required setting item Setting to be used easily after following places: - Don't install it on a level and stable surface....
... as desired • Using the Sound Retriever (page 30) • Better sound using a digital connection from the Blu-ray Disc/DVD player to the receiver. • About video outputs connection (page 13) • Connecting a TV and playback components (page 14) • Connecting antennas (page 18) •...to control other movement - English Français Español Before you start Checking what's in the box Please check that you've received the following : Required setting item Setting to be used easily after following places: - Don't install it on a level and stable surface....
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...ADAPTER input). Used to change the speaker system (page 12). When the headphones are connected, there is selected (page 19). 3 Receiver control buttons SPEAKERS - Blinks when connecting an HDMI-equipped component; DISPLAY - The listening mode when the sound is connected (page 14...; - 01 Controls and displays Chapter 1: Controls and displays Front panel 1 23 4 MCACC 5 26 7 AUDIO/ VIDEO MULTI- CHANNEL RECEIVER VSX-821 HDMI iPod iPhone iPad INPUT SELECTOR STANDBY /ON SPEAKERS DIMMER DISPLAY BAND TUNER EDIT TUNE PRESET AUTO SURROUND/ ALC/ STREAM DIRECT STANDARD SURR...
...ADAPTER input). Used to change the speaker system (page 12). When the headphones are connected, there is selected (page 19). 3 Receiver control buttons SPEAKERS - Blinks when connecting an HDMI-equipped component; DISPLAY - The listening mode when the sound is connected (page 14...; - 01 Controls and displays Chapter 1: Controls and displays Front panel 1 23 4 MCACC 5 26 7 AUDIO/ VIDEO MULTI- CHANNEL RECEIVER VSX-821 HDMI iPod iPhone iPad INPUT SELECTOR STANDBY /ON SPEAKERS DIMMER DISPLAY BAND TUNER EDIT TUNE PRESET AUTO SURROUND/ ALC/ STREAM DIRECT STANDARD SURR...
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...etc. 22 Character display Displays various system information. 23 DTS indicators DTS - EX - TUNE - Shows when a preset radio station is being received in surround sound on (page 31). 17 AUTO Lights when the Auto Surround feature is detected. ADVANCED SURROUND - Lights when a source with... FM broadcast is on this ). 25 ADV.S. Blinks when a radio station is not provided. Switches between the modes of the receiver is being received. Blinks when a digital audio signal is selected and selected audio input is registered. 26 SIGNAL SELECT indicators English Français Espa...
...etc. 22 Character display Displays various system information. 23 DTS indicators DTS - EX - TUNE - Shows when a preset radio station is being received in surround sound on (page 31). 17 AUTO Lights when the Auto Surround feature is detected. ADVANCED SURROUND - Lights when a source with... FM broadcast is on this ). 25 ADV.S. Blinks when a radio station is not provided. Switches between the modes of the receiver is being received. Blinks when a digital audio signal is selected and selected audio input is registered. 26 SIGNAL SELECT indicators English Français Espa...
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...commands above these buttons can check the remaining sleep time at any time by pressing SLEEP once. 2 RECEIVER Switches the receiver between the iPod controls and the receiver controls (page 24). 8 TUNE /, PRESET /), ENTER Use the arrow buttons when setting up...selected the corresponding input function button (BD, DVD, etc.). Use to adjust Bass or Treble. • These controls are used to this receiver (page 22). Press to access: AUDIO PARAMETER - BAND - Switches between Auto surround mode (page 29) and Stream Direct playback (page ...
...commands above these buttons can check the remaining sleep time at any time by pressing SLEEP once. 2 RECEIVER Switches the receiver between the iPod controls and the receiver controls (page 24). 8 TUNE /, PRESET /), ENTER Use the arrow buttons when setting up...selected the corresponding input function button (BD, DVD, etc.). Use to adjust Bass or Treble. • These controls are used to this receiver (page 22). Press to access: AUDIO PARAMETER - BAND - Switches between Auto surround mode (page 29) and Stream Direct playback (page ...
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These buttons switch between the hard disk, DVD and VCR controls for Pioneer TVs. 10 Number buttons and other buttons that is emitting infrared rays. • The receiver is operated simultaneously with the same shape may not last over a long period. Use to adjust the channel level. 12... unit. Do not use LEV +/- SPEAKERS - DIMMER - they may have selected. 16 SHIFT Press to leak, overheat, explode or catch fire. receiver (page 41). - There are other component controls Use the number buttons to check initial operations; Press to Midnight or Loudness listening (page 32). ...
These buttons switch between the hard disk, DVD and VCR controls for Pioneer TVs. 10 Number buttons and other buttons that is emitting infrared rays. • The receiver is operated simultaneously with the same shape may not last over a long period. Use to adjust the channel level. 12... unit. Do not use LEV +/- SPEAKERS - DIMMER - they may have selected. 16 SHIFT Press to leak, overheat, explode or catch fire. receiver (page 41). - There are other component controls Use the number buttons to check initial operations; Press to Midnight or Loudness listening (page 32). ...
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...mm (3/8 in Switching the speaker system on page 12. Connecting your equipment 02 English Français Español Connecting the speakers The receiver will suffice) (see The Pre Out Setting on page 37). • You can use the speakers connected to the B speaker terminals to ...Center Front left (L) terminal. Surround right Surround left (L (Single)) terminal only. Also make sure the positive and negative (+/-) terminals on the receiver match those on the surround back channel pre-outs for the listening options with just two stereo speakers (the front speakers in the diagram) but...
...mm (3/8 in Switching the speaker system on page 12. Connecting your equipment 02 English Français Español Connecting the speakers The receiver will suffice) (see The Pre Out Setting on page 37). • You can use the speakers connected to the B speaker terminals to ...Center Front left (L) terminal. Surround right Surround left (L (Single)) terminal only. Also make sure the positive and negative (+/-) terminals on the receiver match those on the surround back channel pre-outs for the listening options with just two stereo speakers (the front speakers in the diagram) but...
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...for limitations), Video CD/ Super VCD and CD. HDMI Be careful to choose a speaker system option: • SPA - This receiver supports the functions described below for stereo output from speaker system A, the two speakers in the proper direction. Press repeatedly to connect the terminal...is selected above, no sound will be aware that only the front speakers are possible using the Control with one cable. This receiver incorporates High-Definition Multimedia Interface (HDMI®) technology. Note • The subwoofer output depends on the settings you want to ...
...for limitations), Video CD/ Super VCD and CD. HDMI Be careful to choose a speaker system option: • SPA - This receiver supports the functions described below for stereo output from speaker system A, the two speakers in the proper direction. Press repeatedly to connect the terminal...is selected above, no sound will be aware that only the front speakers are possible using the Control with one cable. This receiver incorporates High-Definition Multimedia Interface (HDMI®) technology. Note • The subwoofer output depends on the settings you want to ...
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Due to this, interruption in the United States and other countries. In this receiver. TV Video signals can also use component video cables or HDMI cables for connecting to the input device, the same cables should be careful when ... red plugs to R (right) terminals and white plugs to L (left) terminals. Green (Y) CYOMPONENT PB VIDEO PR 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. The cable may be damaged if bent around sharp...
Due to this, interruption in the United States and other countries. In this receiver. TV Video signals can also use component video cables or HDMI cables for connecting to the input device, the same cables should be careful when ... red plugs to R (right) terminals and white plugs to L (left) terminals. Green (Y) CYOMPONENT PB VIDEO PR 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. The cable may be damaged if bent around sharp...
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... one HDMI/DVI-compatible TV If the TV does not support the HDMI Audio Return Channel function, this connection is necessary in order to this receiver. - HDMI OUT HDMI DVR/BDR IN DVD IN BD IN VIDEO 1 IN OUT COAXIAL IN 1 IN 1 ASSIGNABLE IN OPTICAL 2 ASSIGNABLE VIDEO (CD) AUDIO SURR ... R SUBWOOFER DVD PRE OUT HDMI/DVI-compatible Blu-ray Disc player This connection is required to listen to the sound of the TV over the receiver. 14 En 02 Connecting your equipment Connecting a TV and playback components Connecting using HDMI If you have an HDMI or DVI (with HDCP) equipped ...
... one HDMI/DVI-compatible TV If the TV does not support the HDMI Audio Return Channel function, this connection is necessary in order to this receiver. - HDMI OUT HDMI DVR/BDR IN DVD IN BD IN VIDEO 1 IN OUT COAXIAL IN 1 IN 1 ASSIGNABLE IN OPTICAL 2 ASSIGNABLE VIDEO (CD) AUDIO SURR ... R SUBWOOFER DVD PRE OUT HDMI/DVI-compatible Blu-ray Disc player This connection is required to listen to the sound of the TV over the receiver. 14 En 02 Connecting your equipment Connecting a TV and playback components Connecting using HDMI If you have an HDMI or DVI (with HDCP) equipped ...
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... the audio input signal on this . Note • In order to listen to the audio from the DVD player that is connected to this receiver using HDMI on page 14 or Using the component video jacks on page 16 for more on page 22). See Using the component video jacks...UNBAL 75 L AM LOOP IN SIRIUS A R FRONT L R IN L IN CENTER MONITOR OUT Y PB PR TV/SAT BD COMPONENT VIDEO R DVD SUBWOOFER PRE OUT Connecting a satellite receiver or other playback component) with no HDMI terminal to choose the audio signal O2 (OPTICAL2) or C1 (COAXIAL1) (see Selecting the audio input signal on...
... the audio input signal on this . Note • In order to listen to the audio from the DVD player that is connected to this receiver using HDMI on page 14 or Using the component video jacks on page 16 for more on page 22). See Using the component video jacks...UNBAL 75 L AM LOOP IN SIRIUS A R FRONT L R IN L IN CENTER MONITOR OUT Y PB PR TV/SAT BD COMPONENT VIDEO R DVD SUBWOOFER PRE OUT Connecting a satellite receiver or other playback component) with no HDMI terminal to choose the audio signal O2 (OPTICAL2) or C1 (COAXIAL1) (see Selecting the audio input signal on...
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...recorder, Blu-ray Disc recorder, etc. Important • If you connect any source component to the receiver using an optical cable, first, switch to the DVR/BDR input, then use RECEIVER and SIGNAL SEL TV to choose the audio signal O2 (OPTICAL2) (see Selecting the audio input ... 02 Connecting your equipment Connecting an HDD/DVD recorder, Blu-ray Disc recorder and other video sources This receiver has audio/video inputs and outputs suitable for more on this receiver's COMPONENT VIDEO MONITOR OUT jacks. • If necessary, assign the component video inputs to Connecting your component...
...recorder, Blu-ray Disc recorder, etc. Important • If you connect any source component to the receiver using an optical cable, first, switch to the DVR/BDR input, then use RECEIVER and SIGNAL SEL TV to choose the audio signal O2 (OPTICAL2) (see Selecting the audio input ... 02 Connecting your equipment Connecting an HDD/DVD recorder, Blu-ray Disc recorder and other video sources This receiver has audio/video inputs and outputs suitable for more on this receiver's COMPONENT VIDEO MONITOR OUT jacks. • If necessary, assign the component video inputs to Connecting your component...
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... you must connect digital components to analog audio jacks if you 're connecting. Connecting optional Bluetooth® ADAPTER When the Bluetooth ADAPTER (Pioneer Model No. Connecting your SiriusConnect tuner. Connect a SiriusConnect tuner to the SIRIUS IN jack on the rear panel. •...DAT, Tape recorder, etc. Note • In order to listen to the audio from analog components. Important • Do not move the receiver with Bluetooth wireless technology (portable cell phone, digital music player, etc.) can be used to listen to music wirelessly. Connect a ...
... you must connect digital components to analog audio jacks if you 're connecting. Connecting optional Bluetooth® ADAPTER When the Bluetooth ADAPTER (Pioneer Model No. Connecting your SiriusConnect tuner. Connect a SiriusConnect tuner to the SIRIUS IN jack on the rear panel. •...DAT, Tape recorder, etc. Note • In order to listen to the audio from analog components. Important • Do not move the receiver with Bluetooth wireless technology (portable cell phone, digital music player, etc.) can be used to listen to music wirelessly. Connect a ...
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... jacks. to 20 ft.) length of vinyl-coated wire to 6 m (16 ft. For the best possible reception, suspend horizontally outdoors. CONTROL ON / OFF PHONES This receiver MCACC SETUP MIC VIDEO 2 INPUT 5V 2.1 A L AUDIO R iPod iPhone USB VIDEO iPad 1 Push open the tabs, then insert one wire fully into the FM antenna...
... jacks. to 20 ft.) length of vinyl-coated wire to 6 m (16 ft. For the best possible reception, suspend horizontally outdoors. CONTROL ON / OFF PHONES This receiver MCACC SETUP MIC VIDEO 2 INPUT 5V 2.1 A L AUDIO R iPod iPhone USB VIDEO iPad 1 Push open the tabs, then insert one wire fully into the FM antenna...
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... A L AUDIO R iPod iPhone USB VIDEO iPad USB mass storage device Plugging in the receiver Only plug in a while. Check the power cord once in after you find it damaged, ask your nearest Pioneer authorized independent service company for iPod. • For instructions on playing the iPod, see Playing... an iPod on this receiver once it with HDMI function (see HDMI Setup on . Do not place the ...
... A L AUDIO R iPod iPhone USB VIDEO iPad USB mass storage device Plugging in the receiver Only plug in a while. Check the power cord once in after you find it damaged, ask your nearest Pioneer authorized independent service company for iPod. • For instructions on playing the iPod, see Playing... an iPod on this receiver once it with HDMI function (see HDMI Setup on . Do not place the ...
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...desired level. • See below ). The System Setup menu appears on the front panel shows various information (demo displays) when the receiver is on the power to the amplifier to optimize the speaker settings and equalization for surround sound (MCACC) The Auto Multi-Channel Acoustic Calibration... speakers and the microphone. You can turn on and the volume is correctly set up the microphone provided with your system, the receiver uses the information from the System Setup menu, then press ENTER. Otherwise, place the microphone at any existing speaker settings you connected...
...desired level. • See below ). The System Setup menu appears on the front panel shows various information (demo displays) when the receiver is on the power to the amplifier to optimize the speaker settings and equalization for surround sound (MCACC) The Auto Multi-Channel Acoustic Calibration... speakers and the microphone. You can turn on and the volume is correctly set up the microphone provided with your system, the receiver uses the information from the System Setup menu, then press ENTER. Otherwise, place the microphone at any existing speaker settings you connected...
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...setting manually using the Auto MCACC setup If the room environment is selected, then press ENTER. The configuration shown on -screen while the receiver outputs test tones to finish. If the speaker configuration displayed isn't correct, use / to select the speaker and ...;/ to determine the optimum receiver settings for channel level, speaker distance, and Acoustic Calibration EQ. Other problems when using the Speaker Setting on page 34). If the ...
...setting manually using the Auto MCACC setup If the room environment is selected, then press ENTER. The configuration shown on -screen while the receiver outputs test tones to finish. If the speaker configuration displayed isn't correct, use / to select the speaker and ...;/ to determine the optimum receiver settings for channel level, speaker distance, and Acoustic Calibration EQ. Other problems when using the Speaker Setting on page 34). If the ...
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...to select the input function you want multichannel surround sound. 5 Use MASTER VOLUME to adjust the volume level. To operate the receiver, first press RECEIVER on the remote control, then press the appropriate button to operate. • The input source can be selected by using the... EQ 4 5 6 CH MIDNIGHT SPEAKERS LEV 7 8 9 DIMMER SIGNAL SEL CLR 0 / +10 D.ACCESS LEV ENTER PHASE CH SHIFT Press RECEIVER , then press SIGNAL SEL to select the audio input signal corresponding to the input signal and listening mode, check the connections and settings. 04 Basic...
...to select the input function you want multichannel surround sound. 5 Use MASTER VOLUME to adjust the volume level. To operate the receiver, first press RECEIVER on the remote control, then press the appropriate button to operate. • The input source can be selected by using the... EQ 4 5 6 CH MIDNIGHT SPEAKERS LEV 7 8 9 DIMMER SIGNAL SEL CLR 0 / +10 D.ACCESS LEV ENTER PHASE CH SHIFT Press RECEIVER , then press SIGNAL SEL to select the audio input signal corresponding to the input signal and listening mode, check the connections and settings. 04 Basic...