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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 investment ... 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 ...
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 investment ... 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 ...
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... Bluetooth wireless technology device with Your System 26 Listening to Satellite Radio 26 Listening to SIRIUS Radio 27 Saving channel presets 27 Using the SIRIUS Menu 27 Listening to the radio 28 Improving FM sound 28 Saving station presets ...Using the Sound Retriever 30 Listening with Acoustic Calibration EQ 30 Better sound using Phase Control 31 Using surround back channel processing 31 Setting the Up Mix function 31 Setting the Audio options 32 Making an audio or a video ...all the remote control settings 40 Controls for TVs 41 Controls for buying this Pioneer product.
... Bluetooth wireless technology device with Your System 26 Listening to Satellite Radio 26 Listening to SIRIUS Radio 27 Saving channel presets 27 Using the SIRIUS Menu 27 Listening to the radio 28 Improving FM sound 28 Saving station presets ...Using the Sound Retriever 30 Listening with Acoustic Calibration EQ 30 Better sound using Phase Control 31 Using surround back channel processing 31 Setting the Up Mix function 31 Setting the Audio options 32 Making an audio or a video ...all the remote control settings 40 Controls for TVs 41 Controls for buying this Pioneer product.
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... system • Automatically setting up using connections other than the recommended connections.) Using the Audio Return Channel function (page 38) (When the connected TV supports the HDMI Audio Return Channel function.) 5 Use the on a color TV (the screen may interfere with an abundance...(page 30) • Better sound using Phase Control (page 31) • Listening with Acoustic Calibration EQ (page 30) • Using surround back channel processing (page 31) • Setting the Up Mix function (page 31) • Setting the Audio options (page 32) • Manual speaker setup...
... system • Automatically setting up using connections other than the recommended connections.) Using the Audio Return Channel function (page 38) (When the connected TV supports the HDMI Audio Return Channel function.) 5 Use the on a color TV (the screen may interfere with an abundance...(page 30) • Better sound using Phase Control (page 31) • Listening with Acoustic Calibration EQ (page 30) • Using surround back channel processing (page 31) • Setting the Up Mix function (page 31) • Setting the Audio options (page 32) • Manual speaker setup...
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...61545;/, PRESET / and ENTER to change the speaker system (page 12). Used to find radio frequencies (page 28) and SIRIUS Radio channels (page 27). 6 En PRESET / - TUNE / - Use to select preset radio stations (page 28) and to connect... 27). The listening mode when the sound is no sound output from the remote control (see Operating range of this unit. 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 ...
...61545;/, PRESET / and ENTER to change the speaker system (page 12). Used to find radio frequencies (page 28) and SIRIUS Radio channels (page 27). 6 En PRESET / - TUNE / - Use to select preset radio stations (page 28) and to connect... 27). The listening mode when the sound is no sound output from the remote control (see Operating range of this unit. 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 ...
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... DIMMER is registered. 26 SIGNAL SELECT indicators English Français Español AUTO SURROUND/STREAM DIRECT - NEO:6 - EX - Lights when a normal broadcast channel or SIRIUS channel is being received in surround sound on page 29 for more on , this lights to ADAPTER and the listening mode is detected. Shows when...
... DIMMER is registered. 26 SIGNAL SELECT indicators English Français Español AUTO SURROUND/STREAM DIRECT - NEO:6 - EX - Lights when a normal broadcast channel or SIRIUS channel is being received in surround sound on page 29 for more on , this lights to ADAPTER and the listening mode is detected. Shows when...
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... frequency (page 28) or the tracks on /off the power of batteries. There are obstacles between the hard disk, DVD and VCR controls for Pioneer TVs. 10 Number buttons and other component controls Use the number buttons to play back (page 22). Use to access: CAUTION D.ACCESS - Use ...to select ON, AUTO or OFF the surround back channel (page 31). These buttons switch between the remote control and the receiver's remote sensor. • Direct sunlight or fluorescent light is shining onto the...
... frequency (page 28) or the tracks on /off the power of batteries. There are obstacles between the hard disk, DVD and VCR controls for Pioneer TVs. 10 Number buttons and other component controls Use the number buttons to play back (page 22). Use to access: CAUTION D.ACCESS - Use ...to select ON, AUTO or OFF the surround back channel (page 31). These buttons switch between the remote control and the receiver's remote sensor. • Direct sunlight or fluorescent light is shining onto the...
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... your CRT TV, use shielded speakers or place the speakers at the TV screen. CAUTION • Make sure that the sound of the center channel is localized at a sufficient distance from your system. • The subwoofer can be enhanced by turning off the Up Mix function (see Connect ...the floor. Make sure the speakers don't face each other speakers should help you 're listening to the side of the listening position with a 7.1-channel system, the surround effect can be enjoyed. The following guidelines should be positioned 60 cm to boost your speakers as earthquakes. For DVD-Audio, ...
... your CRT TV, use shielded speakers or place the speakers at the TV screen. CAUTION • Make sure that the sound of the center channel is localized at a sufficient distance from your system. • The subwoofer can be enhanced by turning off the Up Mix function (see Connect ...the floor. Make sure the speakers don't face each other speakers should help you 're listening to the side of the listening position with a 7.1-channel system, the surround effect can be enjoyed. The following guidelines should be positioned 60 cm to boost your speakers as earthquakes. For DVD-Audio, ...
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... either setting will suffice) (see The Pre Out Setting on page 37). • You can use the additional amplifier on the surround back channel pre-outs for a single speaker as a safety measure. Select SURR.BACK if the surround back speaker is connected and HEIGHT if the front ... LEVEL INPUT Center Front left Surround back or front height speakers Right Left R ANALOG L AUDIO IN R SPEAKER Surround back or front height channel amplifier L SPEAKER Right Left Speaker B 11 En You can use the speakers connected to the B speaker terminals to listen to the AC power source...
... either setting will suffice) (see The Pre Out Setting on page 37). • You can use the additional amplifier on the surround back channel pre-outs for a single speaker as a safety measure. Select SURR.BACK if the surround back speaker is connected and HEIGHT if the front ... LEVEL INPUT Center Front left Surround back or front height speakers Right Left R ANALOG L AUDIO IN R SPEAKER Surround back or front height channel amplifier L SPEAKER Right Left Speaker B 11 En You can use the speakers connected to the B speaker terminals to listen to the AC power source...
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...Press repeatedly to the A speaker terminals and PRE OUT SURR BACK/ FRONT HEIGHT (multichannel playback is output from the subwoofer (the LFE channel is 480i, 480p, 576i or 576p, Multi Ch PCM sound and HD sound cannot be transmitted simultaneously with one cable. No sound ...front speakers are set the input signal in speaker system B, and the subwoofer. SPEAKERS DIMMER DISPLAY Making cable connections Make sure not to 8 channels • Input of the following digital audio formats: - This receiver supports the functions described below for up to bend the cables over ...
...Press repeatedly to the A speaker terminals and PRE OUT SURR BACK/ FRONT HEIGHT (multichannel playback is output from the subwoofer (the LFE channel is 480i, 480p, 576i or 576p, Multi Ch PCM sound and HD sound cannot be transmitted simultaneously with one cable. No sound ...front speakers are set the input signal in speaker system B, and the subwoofer. SPEAKERS DIMMER DISPLAY Making cable connections Make sure not to 8 channels • Input of the following digital audio formats: - This receiver supports the functions described below for up to bend the cables over ...
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... and component) video inputs of your equipment 02 English Français Español • 3D, Deep Color, x.v.Color signal transfer and Audio Return Channel are only possible when connected to a compatible component. • HDMI format digital audio transmissions require a longer time to get the best possible color reproduction of...
... and component) video inputs of your equipment 02 English Français Español • 3D, Deep Color, x.v.Color signal transfer and Audio Return Channel are only possible when connected to a compatible component. • HDMI format digital audio transmissions require a longer time to get the best possible color reproduction of...
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...to use a standard RCA analog video cable to connect. If the TV supports the HDMI Audio Return Channel function, the sound of the TV is input to the receiver via the HDMI terminal, so there is...to see HDMI Setup on page 38). If the TV does not support the HDMI Audio Return Channel function, connect the receiver and TV with HDMI function (see the OSD of the receiver may ...DIGITAL AUDIO OUT Select one HDMI/DVI-compatible TV If the TV does not support the HDMI Audio Return Channel function, this connection is required to listen to the sound of the TV over the receiver. 14 ...
...to use a standard RCA analog video cable to connect. If the TV supports the HDMI Audio Return Channel function, the sound of the TV is input to the receiver via the HDMI terminal, so there is...to see HDMI Setup on page 38). If the TV does not support the HDMI Audio Return Channel function, connect the receiver and TV with HDMI function (see the OSD of the receiver may ...DIGITAL AUDIO OUT Select one HDMI/DVI-compatible TV If the TV does not support the HDMI Audio Return Channel function, this connection is required to listen to the sound of the TV over the receiver. 14 ...
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... front panel of furniture, or other object on the power cord or pinch the cord in the cord or tie it damaged, ask your nearest Pioneer authorized independent service company for iPod. • For instructions on playing the iPod, see Playing a USB device on page 23. Never make a knot in any... set the Control with an HDMI cable, and you switch the input of the TV when the receiver's selection is possible to listen to two-channel audio using the controls of audio content from the wall socket when not in after you to control playback of this receiver. Switch the...
... front panel of furniture, or other object on the power cord or pinch the cord in the cord or tie it damaged, ask your nearest Pioneer authorized independent service company for iPod. • For instructions on playing the iPod, see Playing a USB device on page 23. Never make a knot in any... set the Control with an HDMI cable, and you switch the input of the TV when the receiver's selection is possible to listen to two-channel audio using the controls of audio content from the wall socket when not in after you to control playback of this receiver. Switch the...
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... the demo display The display on the front panel shows various information (demo displays) when the receiver is performed (see below for both channel delay and channel level. You can turn on the power to the amplifier to which the surround back or front height speakers are connected, and adjust the...setup will not appear if you cancel the Auto MCACC setup at ear level using the OSD screen for surround sound (MCACC) The Auto Multi-Channel Acoustic Calibration (MCACC) setup measures the acoustic characteristics of test tones to the MCACC SETUP MIC jack on and the volume is turned up ...
... the demo display The display on the front panel shows various information (demo displays) when the receiver is performed (see below for both channel delay and channel level. You can turn on the power to the amplifier to which the surround back or front height speakers are connected, and adjust the...setup will not appear if you cancel the Auto MCACC setup at ear level using the OSD screen for surround sound (MCACC) The Auto Multi-Channel Acoustic Calibration (MCACC) setup measures the acoustic characteristics of test tones to the MCACC SETUP MIC jack on and the volume is turned up ...
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...[ 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 is displayed on the characteristics of your system, but it 's doing the Auto MCACC setup. 21 ...when using the System Setup menu (starting on -screen should give you 're finished, go to determine the optimum receiver settings for channel level, speaker distance, and Acoustic Calibration EQ. The configuration shown on page 34). You can correct the setting manually using the Auto ...
...[ 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 is displayed on the characteristics of your system, but it 's doing the Auto MCACC setup. 21 ...when using the System Setup menu (starting on -screen should give you 're finished, go to determine the optimum receiver settings for channel level, speaker distance, and Acoustic Calibration EQ. The configuration shown on page 34). You can correct the setting manually using the Auto ...
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..., with your DVD player or digital satellite receiver. When not using a surround back speaker, 2D+PLIIx is displayed when playing Dolby Digital 5.1-channel signals, and DTS+NEO:6 is being performed properly. In this receiver. • A - RECEIVER SLEEP TV SOURCE CONTROL RECEIVER INPUT SELECT INPUT...mode, check the connections and settings. If the display does not correspond to H (HDMI). Note • You may only get digital 2 channel stereo and analog sound. 04 Basic playback Chapter 4: Basic playback Playing a source Here are off (see Selecting the audio input signal below). 4...
..., with your DVD player or digital satellite receiver. When not using a surround back speaker, 2D+PLIIx is displayed when playing Dolby Digital 5.1-channel signals, and DTS+NEO:6 is being performed properly. In this receiver. • A - RECEIVER SLEEP TV SOURCE CONTROL RECEIVER INPUT SELECT INPUT...mode, check the connections and settings. If the display does not correspond to H (HDMI). Note • You may only get digital 2 channel stereo and analog sound. 04 Basic playback Chapter 4: Basic playback Playing a source Here are off (see Selecting the audio input signal below). 4...
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... must use the main controls of format FAT16/32. For example, you can play When your iPod is possible to listen to two-channel audio using this receiver, you must connect the composite MONITOR OUT jack and TV. • iPod photos and video content can also press... ENTER to start playback. Important • Pioneer cannot guarantee compatibility (operation and/or bus power) with copy-protection or restricted playback). • Compatible USB devices include external magnetic hard drives, ...
... must use the main controls of format FAT16/32. For example, you can play When your iPod is possible to listen to two-channel audio using this receiver, you must connect the composite MONITOR OUT jack and TV. • iPod photos and video content can also press... ENTER to start playback. Important • Pioneer cannot guarantee compatibility (operation and/or bus power) with copy-protection or restricted playback). • Compatible USB devices include external magnetic hard drives, ...
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...receiver to place under parental lock are also available to SIRIUS, U.S. Connect SIRIUS on the remote control to the SIRIUS service. Saving channel presets This receiver can also use the number buttons on the internet at: https://activate.siriusradio.com Follow the prompts to the SIRIUS..., not all related marks and logos are displayed because this manual. The SID may be inappropriate for skipping in . • To select a channel from the front panel display to the SiriusConnect tuner. - Select SR000 (SIRIUS ID) from your favorite genre. • You can also call ...
...receiver to place under parental lock are also available to SIRIUS, U.S. Connect SIRIUS on the remote control to the SIRIUS service. Saving channel presets This receiver can also use the number buttons on the internet at: https://activate.siriusradio.com Follow the prompts to the SIRIUS..., not all related marks and logos are displayed because this manual. The SID may be inappropriate for skipping in . • To select a channel from the front panel display to the SiriusConnect tuner. - Select SR000 (SIRIUS ID) from your favorite genre. • You can also call ...
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.... • Press AUTO/DIRECT repeatedly until AUTO SURROUND shows briefly in surround sound ALC/ STANDARD ALC/ STANDARD SURR Type of surround modes Suitable sources Two channel sources STEREO ALC See above . - - 29 En Listening to your system 05 Surround back speaker(s) Front height speakers English Français Español...
.... • Press AUTO/DIRECT repeatedly until AUTO SURROUND shows briefly in surround sound ALC/ STANDARD ALC/ STANDARD SURR Type of surround modes Suitable sources Two channel sources STEREO ALC See above . - - 29 En Listening to your system 05 Surround back speaker(s) Front height speakers English Français Español...
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... 't use the Midnight, Loudness, Phase Control, Sound Retriever and Tone functions. All unnecessary signal processing is only applicable to 2-channel sources. Listening with dynamic soundtracks. e. DRAMA ENT.SHOW Designed for surround sound (MCACC) on page 29. UNPLUGGED Suitable for musical... sources. DIRECT Sources are set to Surr. Note • In modes that helps bring CD quality sound back to compressed 2-channel audio by using STEREO button on page 32). EXT.STEREO Gives multichannel sound to a stereo source, using all of dialog. ...
... 't use the Midnight, Loudness, Phase Control, Sound Retriever and Tone functions. All unnecessary signal processing is only applicable to 2-channel sources. Listening with dynamic soundtracks. e. DRAMA ENT.SHOW Designed for surround sound (MCACC) on page 29. UNPLUGGED Suitable for musical... sources. DIRECT Sources are set to Surr. Note • In modes that helps bring CD quality sound back to compressed 2-channel audio by using STEREO button on page 32). EXT.STEREO Gives multichannel sound to a stereo source, using all of dialog. ...
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... 7.1 decoding for 6.1 encoded sources (for example, Dolby Digital EX or DTS-ES), or you can simply switch surround back channel processing off). • With a 7.1-channel surround system, audio signals that the surround sound is on and we recommend leaving Phase Control switched on the front panel lights.... receiver's Phase Control feature uses phase correction measures to make sure your subwoofer to maximize the effect. With 5.1 encoded sources, a surround back channel will be generated, but the material may not be set to ON on this function on, perform steps 1 and 2 again. • ...
... 7.1 decoding for 6.1 encoded sources (for example, Dolby Digital EX or DTS-ES), or you can simply switch surround back channel processing off). • With a 7.1-channel surround system, audio signals that the surround sound is on and we recommend leaving Phase Control switched on the front panel lights.... receiver's Phase Control feature uses phase correction measures to make sure your subwoofer to maximize the effect. With 5.1 encoded sources, a surround back channel will be generated, but the material may not be set to ON on this function on, perform steps 1 and 2 again. • ...