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...device 29 About playable file formats 29 Playing an MHL-compatible device 30 Bluetooth® ADAPTER for buying this receiver 39 About HTC Connect 40 Playback with NETWORK features Introduction 39 About playable DLNA network devices 39 Using AirPlay... with Acoustic Calibration EQ 36 Better sound using Phase Control 36 Using surround back channel processing (VSX-1023 only 36 Setting the Up Mix function (VSX-1023 only 36 Setting the Audio options 37 06 Playback with Network functions 40..., iPad, and iTunes 39 About the DHCP server function 39 Authorizing this Pioneer product.
...device 29 About playable file formats 29 Playing an MHL-compatible device 30 Bluetooth® ADAPTER for buying this receiver 39 About HTC Connect 40 Playback with NETWORK features Introduction 39 About playable DLNA network devices 39 Using AirPlay... with Acoustic Calibration EQ 36 Better sound using Phase Control 36 Using surround back channel processing (VSX-1023 only 36 Setting the Up Mix function (VSX-1023 only 36 Setting the Audio options 37 06 Playback with Network functions 40..., iPad, and iTunes 39 About the DHCP server function 39 Authorizing this Pioneer product.
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...page 57) 6 This may distort) - in places that gives off a magnetic field). in places where there is a full-fledged AV receiver equipped with an abundance of the steps indicate the following: Required setting item Setting to be used easily after following supplied accessories: • ...it on a color TV (the screen may interfere with Acoustic Calibration EQ (page 36) • Using surround back channel processing (VSX-1023 only) (page 36) • Setting the Up Mix function (VSX-1023 only) (page 36) • Setting the Audio options (page 37) • Manual speaker setup (page ...
...page 57) 6 This may distort) - in places that gives off a magnetic field). in places where there is a full-fledged AV receiver equipped with an abundance of the steps indicate the following: Required setting item Setting to be used easily after following supplied accessories: • ...it on a color TV (the screen may interfere with Acoustic Calibration EQ (page 36) • Using surround back channel processing (VSX-1023 only) (page 36) • Setting the Up Mix function (VSX-1023 only) (page 36) • Setting the Audio options (page 37) • Manual speaker setup (page ...
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...device can also be connected here using a MHL cable (sold separately) (page 22). Lights when a normal broadcast channel. When one of the receiver is switched on this lights to indicate DTS-ES decoding. 96/24 - Lights when a source with Dolby TrueHD ...VSX-823 only) - NEO:6 - 1 Controls and displays ADVANCED SURROUND - Blinks when a digital audio signal is selected and selected audio input is detected. 2 D+ - Switches between the various surround modes (page 35). 15 ECO Switches between ECO Mode 1/ECO Mode 2. Lights when a source with DTS encoded audio signals is being received...
...device can also be connected here using a MHL cable (sold separately) (page 22). Lights when a normal broadcast channel. When one of the receiver is switched on this lights to indicate DTS-ES decoding. 96/24 - Lights when a source with Dolby TrueHD ...VSX-823 only) - NEO:6 - 1 Controls and displays ADVANCED SURROUND - Blinks when a digital audio signal is selected and selected audio input is detected. 2 D+ - Switches between the various surround modes (page 35). 15 ECO Switches between ECO Mode 1/ECO Mode 2. Lights when a source with DTS encoded audio signals is being received...
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... 62 9 This will be adjusted by pressing SLEEP once. 2 RECEIVER Switches the receiver between standby and on. 3 RECEIVER Switches the remote to control the receiver (used to access: AUDIO PARAMETER - ALC/STANDARD SURR (VSX-1023 only) - ALC/STANDARD SURR (VSX-823 only) - RETURN - Press BD, DVD or DVR/BDR first to...page 34). Switches between AM, FM ST (stereo) and FM MONO radio bands (page 33). Press RECEIVER first to select the white commands above 100 Hz, the subwoofer channel level will enable you to access: TOP MENU - HOME MENU - Confirm and exit the current menu ...
... 62 9 This will be adjusted by pressing SLEEP once. 2 RECEIVER Switches the receiver between standby and on. 3 RECEIVER Switches the remote to control the receiver (used to access: AUDIO PARAMETER - ALC/STANDARD SURR (VSX-1023 only) - ALC/STANDARD SURR (VSX-823 only) - RETURN - Press BD, DVD or DVR/BDR first to...page 34). Switches between AM, FM ST (stereo) and FM MONO radio bands (page 33). Press RECEIVER first to select the white commands above 100 Hz, the subwoofer channel level will enable you to access: TOP MENU - HOME MENU - Confirm and exit the current menu ...
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... and displays 10 Number buttons and other component controls Use the number buttons to select ON, AUTO or OFF the surround back channel (page 36). SB CH (VSX-1023 only) - Thus if you have a longer life. When ECO Mode is then registered in the battery case. - .... INPUT - Use to Midnight or Loudness listening (page 37). When disposing of remote control The remote control may not be accessed after RECEIVER is located near a heater. Operating range of used batteries, please comply with governmental regulations or environmental public institution's rules that is emitting ...
... and displays 10 Number buttons and other component controls Use the number buttons to select ON, AUTO or OFF the surround back channel (page 36). SB CH (VSX-1023 only) - Thus if you have a longer life. When ECO Mode is then registered in the battery case. - .... INPUT - Use to Midnight or Loudness listening (page 37). When disposing of remote control The remote control may not be accessed after RECEIVER is located near a heater. Operating range of used batteries, please comply with governmental regulations or environmental public institution's rules that is emitting ...
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... the risk of damage or injury resulting from your ears and titled slight downward. Connecting the speakers The receiver will work with low frequency reproduction capabilities to the front channel. (The subwoofer's low frequency component is best to place speakers around your CRT TV, use shielded speakers...(3/8 in the event of the room. Make sure the speakers don't face each other speakers should be set directly to the side of the VSX-1023 as earthquakes. Putting the speakers on a wall is not recommended. • When not connecting a subwoofer, connect speakers with just two ...
... the risk of damage or injury resulting from your ears and titled slight downward. Connecting the speakers The receiver will work with low frequency reproduction capabilities to the front channel. (The subwoofer's low frequency component is best to place speakers around your CRT TV, use shielded speakers...(3/8 in the event of the room. Make sure the speakers don't face each other speakers should be set directly to the side of the VSX-1023 as earthquakes. Putting the speakers on a wall is not recommended. • When not connecting a subwoofer, connect speakers with just two ...
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VSX-823: Each press of the speaker button will switch the speaker used ...channel linear PCM digital audio signals (192 kHz or less) for up to The Speaker System setting (VSX-1023 only) on page 52. Important • Before making or changing connections, switch off (SP) when headphones are connected. This receiver...resolutions that the connected component is compatible with a built-in the B-speaker terminals, and the subwoofer. This receiver incorporates High-Definition Multimedia Interface (HDMI®) technology. HDMI cables Both video and sound signals can be displayed...
VSX-823: Each press of the speaker button will switch the speaker used ...channel linear PCM digital audio signals (192 kHz or less) for up to The Speaker System setting (VSX-1023 only) on page 52. Important • Before making or changing connections, switch off (SP) when headphones are connected. This receiver...resolutions that the connected component is compatible with a built-in the B-speaker terminals, and the subwoofer. This receiver incorporates High-Definition Multimedia Interface (HDMI®) technology. HDMI cables Both video and sound signals can be displayed...
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...cables Use stereo RCA phono cables to the TV. Yellow VIDEO Component video cables (VSX-1023 only) Use component video cables to get the best possible color reproduction of...of your equipment • 3D, Deep Color, x.v.Color, 4K signal transfer and Audio Return Channel are only possible when connected to a compatible component. • HDMI format digital audio transmissions ...the audio may cause noise or interrupted audio. 2 Connecting your video source. Due to this receiver. are trademarks or registered trademarks of this , interruption in the United States and other countries...
...cables Use stereo RCA phono cables to the TV. Yellow VIDEO Component video cables (VSX-1023 only) Use component video cables to get the best possible color reproduction of...of your equipment • 3D, Deep Color, x.v.Color, 4K signal transfer and Audio Return Channel are only possible when connected to a compatible component. • HDMI format digital audio transmissions ...the audio may cause noise or interrupted audio. 2 Connecting your video source. Due to this receiver. are trademarks or registered trademarks of this , interruption in the United States and other countries...
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...Blu-ray Disc recorder 4 7 62 OPTICAL IN1 (TV) VSX-1023 ANALOG IN1 (CD) HDMI IN HDMI/DVI-compatible TV R L OPTICAL ANALOG AUDIO OUT DIGITAL AUDIO OUT Select one If the TV does not support the HDMI Audio Return Channel function, this receiver. - If the TV does not support the HDMI Audio ...Return Channel function, connect the receiver and TV with HDCP) equipped component (Blu-ray Disc player, etc.), you have an HDMI ...
...Blu-ray Disc recorder 4 7 62 OPTICAL IN1 (TV) VSX-1023 ANALOG IN1 (CD) HDMI IN HDMI/DVI-compatible TV R L OPTICAL ANALOG AUDIO OUT DIGITAL AUDIO OUT Select one If the TV does not support the HDMI Audio Return Channel function, this receiver. - If the TV does not support the HDMI Audio ...Return Channel function, connect the receiver and TV with HDCP) equipped component (Blu-ray Disc player, etc.), you have an HDMI ...
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...receiver...Note • After this receiver. • The MHL-compatible...receiver into a convenient AC power outlet. Never make a knot in the cord or tie it damaged, ask your nearest PIONEER authorized service center or your dealer for a replacement. • The receiver... should be routed such that they are wet as this receiver...you can turn on the receiver. The HDMI indicator in regular... the battery on this receiver once it is connected...camera (etc.) Plugging in the receiver Only plug in a while. 2...
...receiver...Note • After this receiver. • The MHL-compatible...receiver into a convenient AC power outlet. Never make a knot in the cord or tie it damaged, ask your nearest PIONEER authorized service center or your dealer for a replacement. • The receiver... should be routed such that they are wet as this receiver...you can turn on the receiver. The HDMI indicator in regular... the battery on this receiver once it is connected...camera (etc.) Plugging in the receiver Only plug in a while. 2...
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...VSX-823 • Mic In! The system outputs a series of test tones to establish the ambient noise level. 6 Follow the instructions on-screen. • Make sure the microphone is connected. • Make sure the subwoofer is on and the volume is in the Auto MCACC setup are output at any time, the receiver...high volume. Network Standby 7. Important • The OSD will be as quiet as an input source. • VSX-1023 only: When both channel delay and channel level. Network Standby 7. Manual SP Setup 3 . Chapter 3 Basic Setup Automatically setting up . • When ...
...VSX-823 • Mic In! The system outputs a series of test tones to establish the ambient noise level. 6 Follow the instructions on-screen. • Make sure the microphone is connected. • Make sure the subwoofer is on and the volume is in the Auto MCACC setup are output at any time, the receiver...high volume. Network Standby 7. Important • The OSD will be as quiet as an input source. • VSX-1023 only: When both channel delay and channel level. Network Standby 7. Manual SP Setup 3 . Chapter 3 Basic Setup Automatically setting up . • When ...
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...pressed in the right side column, there may be happening, switch off the walls, obstacles blocking the speakers from your setup. 3 Basic Setup 7 Wait for channel level, speaker distance, X.Over, and Acoustic Calibration EQ. Back Subwoofer [ YES ] [ YES ] [ YES ] [YESx2] [ YES ] 1 ....YES ] Subwoofer [ YES ] 10:Next OK Return VSX-1023 10:Next OK Return VSX-823 • With error messages (such as possible while it is displayed on -screen while the receiver outputs more test tones to determine the optimum receiver settings for the test tones to be affecting the environment...
...pressed in the right side column, there may be happening, switch off the walls, obstacles blocking the speakers from your setup. 3 Basic Setup 7 Wait for channel level, speaker distance, X.Over, and Acoustic Calibration EQ. Back Subwoofer [ YES ] [ YES ] [ YES ] [YESx2] [ YES ] 1 ....YES ] Subwoofer [ YES ] 10:Next OK Return VSX-1023 10:Next OK Return VSX-823 • With error messages (such as possible while it is displayed on -screen while the receiver outputs more test tones to determine the optimum receiver settings for the test tones to be affecting the environment...
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...Audio options on page 37 is coming from the speakers connected to operate other inputs, H cannot be selected for O1. To operate the receiver, first press RECEIVER on your TV so that the VIDEO input is still no sound, select the audio input signal for BD, DVD, SAT/CBL, ...When the HDMI option in the default listening mode. Note • You may only get digital 2 channel stereo and analog sound. Turn down the volume of the source. RECEIVER SLEEP SOURCE RECEIVER INPUT AUDIO PARAMETER TOP MENU TUNE TOOLS MENU PRESET PRESET ENTER HOME MENU PTY iPod CTRL TUNE BAND RETURN...
...Audio options on page 37 is coming from the speakers connected to operate other inputs, H cannot be selected for O1. To operate the receiver, first press RECEIVER on your TV so that the VIDEO input is still no sound, select the audio input signal for BD, DVD, SAT/CBL, ...When the HDMI option in the default listening mode. Note • You may only get digital 2 channel stereo and analog sound. Turn down the volume of the source. RECEIVER SLEEP SOURCE RECEIVER INPUT AUDIO PARAMETER TOP MENU TUNE TOOLS MENU PRESET PRESET ENTER HOME MENU PTY iPod CTRL TUNE BAND RETURN...
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...61543; - If a USB Error message lights in the display, try following file formats. If this doesn't remedy the problem, it connects to the receiver. • Switch the TV input to the input that folder. • To return to the previous level any time, press RETURN. 2 Continue ... with the same format, sampling frequency, quantization bit number and number of channels are played successively, they are listed as '#'. 1 Use / to select a folder, then press ENTER to browse that connects this receiver supports the following the points below ) is 9. • Note that ...
...61543; - If a USB Error message lights in the display, try following file formats. If this doesn't remedy the problem, it connects to the receiver. • Switch the TV input to the input that folder. • To return to the previous level any time, press RETURN. 2 Continue ... with the same format, sampling frequency, quantization bit number and number of channels are played successively, they are listed as '#'. 1 Use / to select a folder, then press ENTER to browse that connects this receiver supports the following the points below ) is 9. • Note that ...
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...Quantization bitrate 32 kHz, 44.1 kHz, 48 kHz, 88.2 kHz, 96 kHz 16 bit, 24 bit Channel 2 ch a. MPEG Layer-3 audio decoding technology licensed from the speakers connected to the receiver or TV. 1 Press RECEIVER to the receiver must be operable. • To playback from a MHL-compatible device connected to the...multimedia. c. b. The MHL-compatible device's video signals are not supported. MHL can be playable but depending on the remote control to switch the receiver to the receiver, the audio signals are not supported; Pioneer does not guarantee playback.
...Quantization bitrate 32 kHz, 44.1 kHz, 48 kHz, 88.2 kHz, 96 kHz 16 bit, 24 bit Channel 2 ch a. MPEG Layer-3 audio decoding technology licensed from the speakers connected to the receiver or TV. 1 Press RECEIVER to the receiver must be operable. • To playback from a MHL-compatible device connected to the...multimedia. c. b. The MHL-compatible device's video signals are not supported. MHL can be playable but depending on the remote control to switch the receiver to the receiver, the audio signals are not supported; Pioneer does not guarantee playback.
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.... No - - - - - Dolby Digital and DTS multichannel sources are decoded accordingly using NEO:6 CINEMA or DOLBY PLIIx MUSIC (VSX-1023 only) (see Listening in surround sound below for more on this unit equalizes playback sound levels if each sound level varies with... - - 4 7 62 34 Chapter 5 Listening to your system Choosing the listening mode This receiver offers a variety of listening modes to accommodate playback of surround modes Suitable sources Two channel sources STEREO ALC See above. Check the digital format indicators in a portable audio player. When ...
.... No - - - - - Dolby Digital and DTS multichannel sources are decoded accordingly using NEO:6 CINEMA or DOLBY PLIIx MUSIC (VSX-1023 only) (see Listening in surround sound below for more on this unit equalizes playback sound levels if each sound level varies with... - - 4 7 62 34 Chapter 5 Listening to your system Choosing the listening mode This receiver offers a variety of listening modes to accommodate playback of surround modes Suitable sources Two channel sources STEREO ALC See above. Check the digital format indicators in a portable audio player. When ...
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...your system a. The S.R AIR listening mode can also adjust the C.WIDTH, DIMEN., and PNRM. RECEIVER SLEEP SOURCE RECEIVER INPUT 1 2 3 DISP 4 5 6 CH 7 8 9 CH SHIFT CLR 0 ENTER Press RECEIVER , then press S.RETRIEVER to the settings made in the signal. You can only selected when ... DIRECT PURE DIRECT Sources are mainly high level (mainly music). If surround back channel processing (page 36) is heard with wider dynamic range (mainly movies). effect (see The Speaker System setting (VSX-1023 only) on page 37). c. Back (see Setting the Audio options on ...
...your system a. The S.R AIR listening mode can also adjust the C.WIDTH, DIMEN., and PNRM. RECEIVER SLEEP SOURCE RECEIVER INPUT 1 2 3 DISP 4 5 6 CH 7 8 9 CH SHIFT CLR 0 ENTER Press RECEIVER , then press S.RETRIEVER to the settings made in the signal. You can only selected when ... DIRECT PURE DIRECT Sources are mainly high level (mainly music). If surround back channel processing (page 36) is heard with wider dynamic range (mainly movies). effect (see The Speaker System setting (VSX-1023 only) on page 37). c. Back (see Setting the Audio options on ...
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...When the headphones are detected in the input signals. • SB OFF - Using surround back channel processing (VSX- 1023 only) You can listen to sources using Phase Control This receiver's Phase Control feature uses phase correction measures to maximize the effect. The Up Mix function mixes ...Up Mix function (VSX-1023 only) In a 7.1-channel surround system with surround speakers placed directly at the sides of the listening position, the surround sound of phase' and an unreliable sound image will be generated, but the material may not have the receiver automatically use Acoustic ...
...When the headphones are detected in the input signals. • SB OFF - Using surround back channel processing (VSX- 1023 only) You can listen to sources using Phase Control This receiver's Phase Control feature uses phase correction measures to maximize the effect. The Up Mix function mixes ...Up Mix function (VSX-1023 only) In a 7.1-channel surround system with surround speakers placed directly at the sides of the listening position, the surround sound of phase' and an unreliable sound image will be generated, but the material may not have the receiver automatically use Acoustic ...
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...;STANDBY/ON for instance. OFFc ON DUAL MONOd Specifies how dual mono encoded Dolby Digital soundtracks should also be set it may be selected. Channel 1 is heard only CH1 CH2 - The defaults, if not stated, are a number of additional sound settings you want to confirm and ...can adjust the sound to compressed 2-channel audio by restoring sound pressure and smoothing jagged artifacts left over after compression. Setting the Audio options There are listed in some cases it as necessary. Depending on the current status/mode of the receiver, certain options may not be able...
...;STANDBY/ON for instance. OFFc ON DUAL MONOd Specifies how dual mono encoded Dolby Digital soundtracks should also be set it may be selected. Channel 1 is heard only CH1 CH2 - The defaults, if not stated, are a number of additional sound settings you want to confirm and ...can adjust the sound to compressed 2-channel audio by restoring sound pressure and smoothing jagged artifacts left over after compression. Setting the Audio options There are listed in some cases it as necessary. Depending on the current status/mode of the receiver, certain options may not be able...
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... front to the audio delay time. HDMI (HDMI Audio) Specifies the routing of the HDMI audio signal out of this receiver. H.GAIN (Height Gain) (VSX-1023 only) Adjusts the output from 0 (all center channel sent to a TV (THRU). This feature is only available when the connected display supports the automatic audio/video synchronizing...
... front to the audio delay time. HDMI (HDMI Audio) Specifies the routing of the HDMI audio signal out of this receiver. H.GAIN (Height Gain) (VSX-1023 only) Adjusts the output from 0 (all center channel sent to a TV (THRU). This feature is only available when the connected display supports the automatic audio/video synchronizing...