Owner's Manual
Page 4
... other components 40 Selecting preset codes directly 40 Clearing all the remote control settings 40 Controls for TVs 41 Controls for buying this Pioneer product. Contents Before you have finished reading the instructions, put them away in surround sound 29 Using the Advanced surround 30 Using ... the Audio options 32 Making an audio or a video recording 33 06 The System Setup menu Using the System Setup menu 34 Manual speaker setup 34 Speaker Setting 34 Crossover Network 35 Channel Level 35 Speaker Distance 36 The Input Assign menu 36 The Pre Out Setting 37 The Auto Power ...
... other components 40 Selecting preset codes directly 40 Clearing all the remote control settings 40 Controls for TVs 41 Controls for buying this Pioneer product. Contents Before you have finished reading the instructions, put them away in surround sound 29 Using the Advanced surround 30 Using ... the Audio options 32 Making an audio or a video recording 33 06 The System Setup menu Using the System Setup menu 34 Manual speaker setup 34 Speaker Setting 34 Crossover Network 35 Channel Level 35 Speaker Distance 36 The Input Assign menu 36 The Pre Out Setting 37 The Auto Power ...
Owner's Manual
Page 5
...came with the TV if you don't know how to do this. 4 The Pre Out Setting (page 37) (When connecting the front height speakers.) The Input Assign menu (page 36) (When using connections other movement - near a cassette deck (or close to this receiver. The colors of the ... Using surround back channel processing (page 31) • Setting the Up Mix function (page 31) • Setting the Audio options (page 32) • Manual speaker setup (page 34) 8 Making maximum use of the remote control • Setting the remote to make sure to put it on the following places: - in...
...came with the TV if you don't know how to do this. 4 The Pre Out Setting (page 37) (When connecting the front height speakers.) The Input Assign menu (page 36) (When using connections other movement - near a cassette deck (or close to this receiver. The colors of the ... Using surround back channel processing (page 31) • Setting the Up Mix function (page 31) • Setting the Audio options (page 32) • Manual speaker setup (page 34) 8 Making maximum use of the remote control • Setting the remote to make sure to put it on the following places: - in...
Owner's Manual
Page 6
DISPLAY - Switches the display of remote control on after the Auto MCACC setup (page 20)). TUNER EDIT - TUNE / - The listening mode when the sound is heard from the headphone can be selected only from PHONES ... the input source you have selected. 4 Character display See Display on (Acoustic Calibration EQ is connected (page 14). 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 ADVANCED SURROUND SOUND iPod iPhone iPad RETRIEVER...
DISPLAY - Switches the display of remote control on after the Auto MCACC setup (page 20)). TUNER EDIT - TUNE / - The listening mode when the sound is heard from the headphone can be selected only from PHONES ... the input source you have selected. 4 Character display See Display on (Acoustic Calibration EQ is connected (page 14). 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 ADVANCED SURROUND SOUND iPod iPhone iPad RETRIEVER...
Owner's Manual
Page 7
...in auto stereo mode (page 28). TUNE - Lights when the character display is showing the currently received AM/FM broadcast frequency. 19 Speaker indicators Lights to ADAPTER and the listening mode is detected. ADVANCED SURROUND - Lights when a Dolby Digital encoded signal is detected. 16 PHASE... and displays 01 10 Listening mode buttons MEM - Switches between the various surround modes (page 30). 11 MCACC SETUP MIC jack Use to connect a microphone when performing Auto MCACC setup (page 20). 12 AUDIO/VIDEO input terminal See Connecting to indicate 2 Pro Logic II/2 Pro Logic IIx decoding...
...in auto stereo mode (page 28). TUNE - Lights when the character display is showing the currently received AM/FM broadcast frequency. 19 Speaker indicators Lights to ADAPTER and the listening mode is detected. ADVANCED SURROUND - Lights when a Dolby Digital encoded signal is detected. 16 PHASE... and displays 01 10 Listening mode buttons MEM - Switches between the various surround modes (page 30). 11 MCACC SETUP MIC jack Use to connect a microphone when performing Auto MCACC setup (page 20). 12 AUDIO/VIDEO input terminal See Connecting to indicate 2 Pro Logic II/2 Pro Logic IIx decoding...
Owner's Manual
Page 8
... the corresponding input function button (BD, DVD, etc.). STEREO - ADV SURR - Displays the disc menu of Blu-ray Discs. 7 System Setup and component control buttons The following button controls can be accessed after you have selected the corresponding input function button (BD, DVD, DVR/BDR ...CATEGORY TUNE BAND RETURN DTV/ TV MUTE 9 BASS TRE 10 MEMORY HDD 1 DVD 2 VCR 3 DISP S.RETRIEVER SB CH CH SELECT EQ 4 5 6 CH MIDNIGHT SPEAKERS LEV 7 8 9 DIMMER SIGNAL SEL CLR 0 / +10 D.ACCESS LEV ENTER PHASE CH SHIFT 13 14 15 16 RECEIVER 8 En 1 SLEEP Press to change ...
... the corresponding input function button (BD, DVD, etc.). STEREO - ADV SURR - Displays the disc menu of Blu-ray Discs. 7 System Setup and component control buttons The following button controls can be accessed after you have selected the corresponding input function button (BD, DVD, DVR/BDR ...CATEGORY TUNE BAND RETURN DTV/ TV MUTE 9 BASS TRE 10 MEMORY HDD 1 DVD 2 VCR 3 DISP S.RETRIEVER SB CH CH SELECT EQ 4 5 6 CH MIDNIGHT SPEAKERS LEV 7 8 9 DIMMER SIGNAL SEL CLR 0 / +10 D.ACCESS LEV ENTER PHASE CH SHIFT 13 14 15 16 RECEIVER 8 En 1 SLEEP Press to change ...
Owner's Manual
Page 9
...page 30). Controls and displays 01 English Français Español • When the front speaker is set at SMALL in the Speaker Setting (or automatically via the Auto MCACC setup) and the Crossover Network is operated simultaneously with another infrared remote control unit. There are dedicated to ... to select ON, AUTO or OFF the surround back channel (page 31). EQ - Switches between the hard disk, DVD and VCR controls for Pioneer TVs. 10 Number buttons and other component controls Use the number buttons to directly select a radio frequency (page 28) or the tracks on /...
...page 30). Controls and displays 01 English Français Español • When the front speaker is set at SMALL in the Speaker Setting (or automatically via the Auto MCACC setup) and the Crossover Network is operated simultaneously with another infrared remote control unit. There are dedicated to ... to select ON, AUTO or OFF the surround back channel (page 31). EQ - Switches between the hard disk, DVD and VCR controls for Pioneer TVs. 10 Number buttons and other component controls Use the number buttons to directly select a radio frequency (page 28) or the tracks on /...
Owner's Manual
Page 11
...Surround left (L) terminal. However, note that all connections before touching any of the unit and additional amplifier to add a surround back or front height speaker. • The Pre Out setting must be set if the above connections are set to a value between 6 Ω and 16 Ω. ...see The Pre Out Setting on page 37). • You can use the speakers connected to the B speaker terminals to listen to stereo playback in the diagram) but using at least three speakers is recommended, and a complete setup is best for surround sound. If any uninsulated parts. • Make sure ...
...Surround left (L) terminal. However, note that all connections before touching any of the unit and additional amplifier to add a surround back or front height speaker. • The Pre Out setting must be set if the above connections are set to a value between 6 Ω and 16 Ω. ...see The Pre Out Setting on page 37). • You can use the speakers connected to the B speaker terminals to listen to stereo playback in the diagram) but using at least three speakers is recommended, and a complete setup is best for surround sound. If any uninsulated parts. • Make sure ...
Owner's Manual
Page 19
... connect your USB device to the USB terminal on the front panel of this receiver, including the speakers. Plug the AC power cord into standby, and then use , e.g., when on this... from the wall socket when not in the cord or tie it damaged, ask your nearest Pioneer authorized independent service company for a replacement. • The receiver should be routed so that ...Note • After this could cause a short circuit or electric shock. CONTROL ON / OFF PHONES MCACC SETUP MIC VIDEO 2 INPUT 5V 2.1 A L AUDIO R iPod iPhone USB VIDEO iPad This receiver iPod cable Music...
... connect your USB device to the USB terminal on the front panel of this receiver, including the speakers. Plug the AC power cord into standby, and then use , e.g., when on this... from the wall socket when not in the cord or tie it damaged, ask your nearest Pioneer authorized independent service company for a replacement. • The receiver should be routed so that ...Note • After this could cause a short circuit or electric shock. CONTROL ON / OFF PHONES MCACC SETUP MIC VIDEO 2 INPUT 5V 2.1 A L AUDIO R iPod iPhone USB VIDEO iPad This receiver iPod cable Music...
Owner's Manual
Page 20
... receiver and your TV. CAUTION • The test tones used in the Auto MCACC setup are output at your particular room. If you cancel the Auto MCACC setup at any time to optimize the speaker settings and equalization for your normal listening position. After you have set before performing the...on the front panel shows various information (demo displays) when the receiver is not connected to exit the current menu. • Press SETUP at any existing speaker settings you have a tripod, use it to place the microphone so that connects this receiver to the TV through the screens and ...
... receiver and your TV. CAUTION • The test tones used in the Auto MCACC setup are output at your particular room. If you cancel the Auto MCACC setup at any time to optimize the speaker settings and equalization for your normal listening position. After you have set before performing the...on the front panel shows various information (demo displays) when the receiver is not connected to exit the current menu. • Press SETUP at any existing speaker settings you have a tripod, use it to place the microphone so that connects this receiver to the TV through the screens and ...
Owner's Manual
Page 21
... distance from the listening position. Try to determine the speakers present in your setup. Back [YESx2] Subwoofer [ YES ] 10:Next OK Return • With error messages (such as shown. 1.Auto MCACC Now Analyzing Surround Analyzing Speaker System Speaker Distance Channel Level Acoustic Cal EQ Return A progress report...possible while this is not optimal for 10 seconds and ENTER is not pressed in step 8, the Auto MCACC setup will end up with the speaker connection. Check for channel level, speaker distance, and Acoustic Calibration EQ. If this seems to 3 minutes. 10 The Auto MCACC...
... distance from the listening position. Try to determine the speakers present in your setup. Back [YESx2] Subwoofer [ YES ] 10:Next OK Return • With error messages (such as shown. 1.Auto MCACC Now Analyzing Surround Analyzing Speaker System Speaker Distance Channel Level Acoustic Cal EQ Return A progress report...possible while this is not optimal for 10 seconds and ENTER is not pressed in step 8, the Auto MCACC setup will end up with the speaker connection. Check for channel level, speaker distance, and Acoustic Calibration EQ. If this seems to 3 minutes. 10 The Auto MCACC...
Owner's Manual
Page 22
...performed properly. If you have one), then the receiver (press RECEIVER). • Make sure the setup microphone is set to adjust the volume level. When using a surround back speaker, 2D+PLIIx is displayed when playing Dolby Digital 5.1-channel signals, and DTS+NEO:6 is set to a ...the source component. For example, if you select the input source using a surround back speaker, 2D is automatically selected. Start by using the remote control. However, if the ARC at HDMI Setup is set this case, 22 the remote control won't switch operational modes. In this ...
...performed properly. If you have one), then the receiver (press RECEIVER). • Make sure the setup microphone is set to adjust the volume level. When using a surround back speaker, 2D+PLIIx is displayed when playing Dolby Digital 5.1-channel signals, and DTS+NEO:6 is set to a ...the source component. For example, if you select the input source using a surround back speaker, 2D is automatically selected. Start by using the remote control. However, if the ARC at HDMI Setup is set this case, 22 the remote control won't switch operational modes. In this ...
Owner's Manual
Page 24
... MENU BASS TRE MEMORY PRESET ENTER PRESET HDD DVD VCR 1 2 3 DISP S.RETRIEVER SB CH CH SELECT EQ 4 5 6 CH HOME MENU SETUP TUNE BAND MIDNIGHT SPEAKERS LEV 7 8 9 PHASE CH iPod CTRL CATEGORY RETURN DTV/ TV MUTE DIMMER SIGNAL SEL LEV 0 SHIFT • During Audiobook playback, press ...to move to previous/next levels. 3 Continue browsing until you arrive at the top of your iPod by a particular artist. Important • Pioneer cannot guarantee compatibility (operation and/or bus power) with an iPod having video output. 1 Press iPod CTRL to switch to the iPod in...
... MENU BASS TRE MEMORY PRESET ENTER PRESET HDD DVD VCR 1 2 3 DISP S.RETRIEVER SB CH CH SELECT EQ 4 5 6 CH HOME MENU SETUP TUNE BAND MIDNIGHT SPEAKERS LEV 7 8 9 PHASE CH iPod CTRL CATEGORY RETURN DTV/ TV MUTE DIMMER SIGNAL SEL LEV 0 SHIFT • During Audiobook playback, press ...to move to previous/next levels. 3 Continue browsing until you arrive at the top of your iPod by a particular artist. Important • Pioneer cannot guarantee compatibility (operation and/or bus power) with an iPod having video output. 1 Press iPod CTRL to switch to the iPod in...
Owner's Manual
Page 25
...kHz to iPod USB. • Use a dedicated AC adapter (supplied with some irregularly encoded files may not play When the Bluetooth ADAPTER (Pioneer Model No. and other countries. About WMA WMA is incompatible. Compressed audio compatibility Note that DRM-protected files will not play, and files ... MENU DIRECT STEREO STANDARD ADV SURR DTV/ TV MUTE AUDIO PARAMETER TOP MENU TUNER EDIT MASTER TOOLS VOLUME TUNE MENU PRESET ENTER HOME MENU SETUP iPod CTRL CATEGORY TUNE BAND RETURN DTV/ TV MUTE BASS TRE MEMORY HDD 1 DVD 2 VCR 3 DISP S.RETRIEVER SB CH CH SELECT EQ ...
...kHz to iPod USB. • Use a dedicated AC adapter (supplied with some irregularly encoded files may not play When the Bluetooth ADAPTER (Pioneer Model No. and other countries. About WMA WMA is incompatible. Compressed audio compatibility Note that DRM-protected files will not play, and files ... MENU DIRECT STEREO STANDARD ADV SURR DTV/ TV MUTE AUDIO PARAMETER TOP MENU TUNER EDIT MASTER TOOLS VOLUME TUNE MENU PRESET ENTER HOME MENU SETUP iPod CTRL CATEGORY TUNE BAND RETURN DTV/ TV MUTE BASS TRE MEMORY HDD 1 DVD 2 VCR 3 DISP S.RETRIEVER SB CH CH SELECT EQ ...
Owner's Manual
Page 29
...). DOLBY PLIIx MOVIE Movie DOLBY PLII MOVIE DOLBY PLIIx MUSICb Music No - - - - - Twoa No just the front left and right speakers (and possibly your subwoofer depending on your speaker setup and the type of source you're listening to. • If the source is shown on the display on your... speaker settings). Dolby Digital and DTS multichannel sources are DTS NEO:6 DOLBY PLIIz HEIGHT Straight Decodee Movie/Music Movie/Music ...
...). DOLBY PLIIx MOVIE Movie DOLBY PLII MOVIE DOLBY PLIIx MUSICb Music No - - - - - Twoa No just the front left and right speakers (and possibly your subwoofer depending on your speaker setup and the type of source you're listening to. • If the source is shown on the display on your... speaker settings). Dolby Digital and DTS multichannel sources are DTS NEO:6 DOLBY PLIIz HEIGHT Straight Decodee Movie/Music Movie/Music ...
Owner's Manual
Page 30
... are available. Note • The Sound Retriever is switched off, or the surround back speakers are heard according to the settings made in the Manual SP Setup (speaker setting, channel level, speaker distance), as well as with dual mono settings. The MCACC indicator on the front panel ...surround sound effect directed to the center of channels in Automatically setting up for surround sound (MCACC) on page 32). Front left speaker Front right speaker S.R AIR (Sound Retriever AIR) PHONES SURR Suitable for video games. Refer to these pages for acoustic music sources. RECEIVER SLEEP ...
... are available. Note • The Sound Retriever is switched off, or the surround back speakers are heard according to the settings made in the Manual SP Setup (speaker setting, channel level, speaker distance), as well as with dual mono settings. The MCACC indicator on the front panel ...surround sound effect directed to the center of channels in Automatically setting up for surround sound (MCACC) on page 32). Front left speaker Front right speaker S.R AIR (Sound Retriever AIR) PHONES SURR Suitable for video games. Refer to these pages for acoustic music sources. RECEIVER SLEEP ...
Owner's Manual
Page 32
... CONTROL AUDIO PARAMETER TOP MENU TUNER EDIT MASTER TOOLS VOLUME TUNE MENU PRESET PRESET RECEIVER INPUT SELECT INPUT ENTER BD DVD TV HOME MENU SETUP iPod CTRL C GO TUNE BAND RETURN 1 Press RECEIVER , then press AUDIO PARAMETER button. 2 Use / to select the...if a setting doesn't appear in SACDs by maximizing the dynamic range (during the WMA/MP3c compression process, sound quality often suffers from the speakers. DRC (Dynamic Range Control) Adjusts the level of non-PCM sources. When set depending on this receiver. OFF S.DELAY (Sound Delay) Some...
... CONTROL AUDIO PARAMETER TOP MENU TUNER EDIT MASTER TOOLS VOLUME TUNE MENU PRESET PRESET RECEIVER INPUT SELECT INPUT ENTER BD DVD TV HOME MENU SETUP iPod CTRL C GO TUNE BAND RETURN 1 Press RECEIVER , then press AUDIO PARAMETER button. 2 Use / to select the...if a setting doesn't appear in SACDs by maximizing the dynamic range (during the WMA/MP3c compression process, sound quality often suffers from the speakers. DRC (Dynamic Range Control) Adjusts the level of non-PCM sources. When set depending on this receiver. OFF S.DELAY (Sound Delay) Some...
Owner's Manual
Page 34
...exit the current menu. • Press SETUP at high volume. Use component or composite connections for surround sound (MCACC) on page 37). • FL Demo Mode - Manual speaker setup This receiver allows you to make these settings. Speaker Setting Use this receiver to make all... of your current speaker system or add new speakers). Crossover Network - Back [ NO ] Subwoofer: YES Return Return 3 Choose...
...exit the current menu. • Press SETUP at high volume. Use component or composite connections for surround sound (MCACC) on page 37). • FL Demo Mode - Manual speaker setup This receiver allows you to make these settings. Speaker Setting Use this receiver to make all... of your current speaker system or add new speakers). Crossover Network - Back [ NO ] Subwoofer: YES Return Return 3 Choose...
Owner's Manual
Page 35
...those selected as the test tone moves from the Manual SP Setup menu. 2.Manual SP Setup a.Speaker Setting b.Crossover Network c.Channel Level d.Speaker Distance 2c.Channel Level Test Tone Manual Return ENTER:Next Return 3 Select a setup option. • Manual - It also decides where the ...frequencies that additional amplifier is hooked up a home theater system. 1 Select 'Manual SP Setup' from the System Setup menu. 2 Select 'Channel Level' from speaker to speaker automatically. 4 Confirm your speaker system, an important factor when setting up to NO. • If you 're finished...
...those selected as the test tone moves from the Manual SP Setup menu. 2.Manual SP Setup a.Speaker Setting b.Crossover Network c.Channel Level d.Speaker Distance 2c.Channel Level Test Tone Manual Return ENTER:Next Return 3 Select a setup option. • Manual - It also decides where the ...frequencies that additional amplifier is hooked up a home theater system. 1 Select 'Manual SP Setup' from the System Setup menu. 2 Select 'Channel Level' from speaker to speaker automatically. 4 Confirm your speaker system, an important factor when setting up to NO. • If you 're finished...
Owner's Manual
Page 36
...weighting/slow reading). • The subwoofer test tone is output at any component inputs previously assigned to switch speakers. 06 The System Setup menu 5 Adjust the level of each speaker using /. You may see the video signal of each channel using /. Tip ...the component to the default settings for effective surround sound. 1 Select 'Manual SP Setup' from the System Setup menu. 2 Select 'Speaker Distance' from the System Setup menu. You return to the Manual SP Setup menu. on the rear of the digital signal inputs, see Using the component ...
...weighting/slow reading). • The subwoofer test tone is output at any component inputs previously assigned to switch speakers. 06 The System Setup menu 5 Adjust the level of each speaker using /. You may see the video signal of each channel using /. Tip ...the component to the default settings for effective surround sound. 1 Select 'Manual SP Setup' from the System Setup menu. 2 Select 'Speaker Distance' from the System Setup menu. You return to the Manual SP Setup menu. on the rear of the digital signal inputs, see Using the component ...
Owner's Manual
Page 37
.... 3 When you 're finished, press RETURN. Back 1 Select 'Pre Out Setting' from the System Setup menu. System Setup 1 . Pre Out Setting 5 . Auto Power Down 7 . Back Return Return 2 Select which speaker to connect to allow before the power is desired). 3 When you're finished, press RETURN. Connect the... surround back speaker. • Height - Auto MCACC 2 . HDMI Setup 6 . Auto Power Down 7 . FL Demo Mode 6.Auto Power Down OFF Return Return 2 Specify the amount of time to the ...
.... 3 When you 're finished, press RETURN. Back 1 Select 'Pre Out Setting' from the System Setup menu. System Setup 1 . Pre Out Setting 5 . Auto Power Down 7 . Back Return Return 2 Select which speaker to connect to allow before the power is desired). 3 When you're finished, press RETURN. Connect the... surround back speaker. • Height - Auto MCACC 2 . HDMI Setup 6 . Auto Power Down 7 . FL Demo Mode 6.Auto Power Down OFF Return Return 2 Specify the amount of time to the ...