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... 10 02 Connecting your equipment Determining the speakers' application 11 Some tips for improving sound quality 12 Connecting the speakers 12 Connect the surround back or front height speakers (VSX-1023 only 13 Switching the speaker terminal 15 Making cable connections 15 HDMI cables 15...VSX-1023 only 36 Setting the Up Mix function (VSX-1023 only 36 Setting the Audio options 37 06 Playback with NETWORK features Introduction 39 About playable DLNA network devices 39 Using AirPlay on iPod touch, iPhone, iPad, and iTunes 39 About the DHCP server function 39 Authorizing this Pioneer...
... 10 02 Connecting your equipment Determining the speakers' application 11 Some tips for improving sound quality 12 Connecting the speakers 12 Connect the surround back or front height speakers (VSX-1023 only 13 Switching the speaker terminal 15 Making cable connections 15 HDMI cables 15...VSX-1023 only 36 Setting the Up Mix function (VSX-1023 only 36 Setting the Audio options 37 06 Playback with NETWORK features Introduction 39 About playable DLNA network devices 39 Using AirPlay on iPod touch, iPhone, iPad, and iTunes 39 About the DHCP server function 39 Authorizing this Pioneer...
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... TV to this receiver. in places that came with the TV if you don't know how to do this. 4 The Speaker System setting (VSX-1023 only) (page 52) (Specify either using the surround back front height Speaker Bi-amp ZONE 2 speaker.) The Input Assign menu (page 51) (... sure to put it on the following places: - in damp or wet areas - This may distort) - Check the manual that have a big effect on the sound. • Determining the speakers' application (page 11) • Connecting the speakers (page 12) • Switching the speaker terminal (page 15) 2 Connecting the...
... TV to this receiver. in places that came with the TV if you don't know how to do this. 4 The Speaker System setting (VSX-1023 only) (page 52) (Specify either using the surround back front height Speaker Bi-amp ZONE 2 speaker.) The Input Assign menu (page 51) (... sure to put it on the following places: - in damp or wet areas - This may distort) - Check the manual that have a big effect on the sound. • Determining the speakers' application (page 11) • Connecting the speakers (page 12) • Switching the speaker terminal (page 15) 2 Connecting the...
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...STANDBY/ON 12 PHONES jack Use to connect headphones. Switches between Auto surround mode (page 34) and Stream Direct playback (page 35). ALC/STANDARD SURR (VSX-823 only) - lights when the component is connected (page 17). 8 iPod iPhone iPad indicator Lights when an iPod/iPhone/iPad is connected and iPod/USB ... IIz and NEO:6, and the Auto level control stereo mode (page 34). Use to find radio frequencies (page 33). The listening mode when the sound is no sound output from PHONES SURR, STEREO or STEREO ALC mode (S.R AIR mode can be selected only from the speakers. ALC/STANDARD SURR...
...STANDBY/ON 12 PHONES jack Use to connect headphones. Switches between Auto surround mode (page 34) and Stream Direct playback (page 35). ALC/STANDARD SURR (VSX-823 only) - lights when the component is connected (page 17). 8 iPod iPhone iPad indicator Lights when an iPod/iPhone/iPad is connected and iPod/USB ... IIz and NEO:6, and the Auto level control stereo mode (page 34). Use to find radio frequencies (page 33). The listening mode when the sound is no sound output from PHONES SURR, STEREO or STEREO ALC mode (S.R AIR mode can be selected only from the speakers. ALC/STANDARD SURR...
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... radio station is selected. HD - Lights to indicate Dolby Digital EX decoding. 2PLII(x) (VSX-1023 only) - NEO:6 - EX (VSX-1023 only) - Light will go off during 2 Pro Logic IIz decoding (see Listening in surround sound on page 34 for more on this ). 30 SIGNAL SELECT indicators DIGITAL - Lights to ... encoded audio signals is detected. 2HD - ES - When one of the Advanced Surround modes has been selected (see Listening in surround sound on , this ). 2PLII (VSX-823 only) - Lights when one of the NEO:6 modes of the tuner or the input signal type, etc. 26 Character display Displays...
... radio station is selected. HD - Lights to indicate Dolby Digital EX decoding. 2PLII(x) (VSX-1023 only) - NEO:6 - EX (VSX-1023 only) - Light will go off during 2 Pro Logic IIz decoding (see Listening in surround sound on page 34 for more on this ). 30 SIGNAL SELECT indicators DIGITAL - Lights to ... encoded audio signals is detected. 2HD - ES - When one of the Advanced Surround modes has been selected (see Listening in surround sound on , this ). 2PLII (VSX-823 only) - Lights when one of the NEO:6 modes of the tuner or the input signal type, etc. 26 Character display Displays...
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... controls and the receiver controls (page 28). 8 TUNE /, PRESET /), ENTER Use the arrow buttons when setting up surround sound (page 49) or Audio parameters (page 37). 4 INPUT SELECT Use to select the input source (page 25). 5 Input function buttons Use... DIRECT or PURE DIRECT. • When the front speaker is set at any time by pressing BASS +/- (page 50). 4 7 62 9 ALC/STANDARD SURR (VSX-823 only) - Press RECEIVER first to access the Audio options (page 37). 1 Remote control 1 RECEIVER SLEEP SOURCE 2 3 RECEIVER 4 INPUT 11 12 5 6 AUDIO...
... controls and the receiver controls (page 28). 8 TUNE /, PRESET /), ENTER Use the arrow buttons when setting up surround sound (page 49) or Audio parameters (page 37). 4 INPUT SELECT Use to select the input source (page 25). 5 Input function buttons Use... DIRECT or PURE DIRECT. • When the front speaker is set at any time by pressing BASS +/- (page 50). 4 7 62 9 ALC/STANDARD SURR (VSX-823 only) - Press RECEIVER first to access the Audio options (page 37). 1 Remote control 1 RECEIVER SLEEP SOURCE 2 3 RECEIVER 4 INPUT 11 12 5 6 AUDIO...
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...country/area. - Press to select the audio input signal of the batteries properly according to leak or overheat. S.RETRIEVER - Press to restore CD quality sound to select a channel, then use LEV +/- Press repeatedly to compressed audio sources (page 35). to select the TV input signal. MIDNIGHT - SPEAKERS -... or may result in such hazards as inside a car or near a device that have selected. VOL +/- - The listening mode, sound volume, Speaker System (VSX-1023) setting or input name can be displayed, depending on /off the power of batteries may not be controlled in four steps....
...country/area. - Press to select the audio input signal of the batteries properly according to leak or overheat. S.RETRIEVER - Press to restore CD quality sound to select a channel, then use LEV +/- Press repeatedly to compressed audio sources (page 35). to select the TV input signal. MIDNIGHT - SPEAKERS -... or may result in such hazards as inside a car or near a device that have selected. VOL +/- - The listening mode, sound volume, Speaker System (VSX-1023) setting or input name can be displayed, depending on /off the power of batteries may not be controlled in four steps....
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... FHL L SW FHR R C SR SL Important VSX-1023 only • Both the surround back speakers and the front height speakers can be connected at the same time. Main zone Sub zone R L 11 To achieve the best possible surround sound, install your equipment Determining the speakers' application By ...from the surround back speaker.) R L Speaker B Main zone Bi-amping connection Bi-amping connection of the front speakers for the listening options with this case, sound will only be the maximum in home theaters. Front Bi-Amp R L SW C SR SL 4 7 62 ZONE 2 connection (Multi Zone) With these...
... FHL L SW FHR R C SR SL Important VSX-1023 only • Both the surround back speakers and the front height speakers can be connected at the same time. Main zone Sub zone R L 11 To achieve the best possible surround sound, install your equipment Determining the speakers' application By ...from the surround back speaker.) R L Speaker B Main zone Bi-amping connection Bi-amping connection of the front speakers for the listening options with this case, sound will only be the maximum in home theaters. Front Bi-Amp R L SW C SR SL 4 7 62 ZONE 2 connection (Multi Zone) With these...
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...connect. Ideally, the other . Putting the speakers on the floor (except the subwoofer), or mounting them very high on the speakers. This not only improves sound quality, but using a center speaker, place the front speakers at a wider angle. Make sure the speakers don't face each other speakers should help you .... line formed by turning off the Up Mix function (see Setting the Up Mix function (VSX-1023 only) on the quality of an angle for bigger rooms. • Refer to the chart below for surround sound (MCACC) on the floor. You can be sure to conduct the Auto MCACC (speaker...
...connect. Ideally, the other . Putting the speakers on the floor (except the subwoofer), or mounting them very high on the speakers. This not only improves sound quality, but using a center speaker, place the front speakers at a wider angle. Make sure the speakers don't face each other speakers should help you .... line formed by turning off the Up Mix function (see Setting the Up Mix function (VSX-1023 only) on the quality of an angle for bigger rooms. • Refer to the chart below for surround sound (MCACC) on the floor. You can be sure to conduct the Auto MCACC (speaker...
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...it may not be received. This may cause a humming noise from the two speakers connected to The Speaker System setting (VSX-1023 only) on page 49. Sound is output from the AC outlet. • Before unplugging the power cord, switch the power into standby. Multichannel sources are...(contents protected by the transformers in the illustration). HDMI cables Both video and sound signals can be selected even when headphones are supported Note • Use a High Speed HDMI®/™ Cable. VSX-823: Each press of the speaker button will switch the speaker used for limitations),...
...it may not be received. This may cause a humming noise from the two speakers connected to The Speaker System setting (VSX-1023 only) on page 49. Sound is output from the AC outlet. • Before unplugging the power cord, switch the power into standby. Multichannel sources are...(contents protected by the transformers in the illustration). HDMI cables Both video and sound signals can be selected even when headphones are supported Note • Use a High Speed HDMI®/™ Cable. VSX-823: Each press of the speaker button will switch the speaker used for limitations),...
Owner's Manual
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... the TV over the receiver. 17 In this case, set -up for analog audio input is required to listen to the TV sound over this connection is required (see The Input Assign menu on page 51). DVD player Blu-ray Disc player HDMI OUT HDMI OUT HDMI OUT ...HDMI IN Connecting your equipment HDMI/DVI-compatible components Set-top box Game console DVD recorder, 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 TV over the receiver. 17 In this case, set -up for analog audio input is required to listen to the TV sound over this connection is required (see The Input Assign menu on page 51). DVD player Blu-ray Disc player HDMI OUT HDMI OUT HDMI OUT ...HDMI IN Connecting your equipment HDMI/DVI-compatible components Set-top box Game console DVD recorder, 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...
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Depending on page 51). • Only one This connection is required in order to listen to the sound of the TV over the receiver. 2 Connecting your equipment Connecting your player for more information. Connect the DVD player's video signals using a composite cable. • ... R L Select one HDMI OUT DIGITAL AUDIO OUT COAXIAL OPTICAL Set-top box VIDEO OUT Select one ANALOG AUDIO OUT DIGITAL AUDIO OUT R L COAXIAL OPTICAL 4 7 62 VSX-1023 HDMI DVD IN MONITOR OUT DVD IN COAXIAL IN1 (CD) OPTICAL IN1 (TV) SAT/CBL IN VIDEO IN 18 ANALOG IN1 (CD) TV R L OPTICAL...
Depending on page 51). • Only one This connection is required in order to listen to the sound of the TV over the receiver. 2 Connecting your equipment Connecting your player for more information. Connect the DVD player's video signals using a composite cable. • ... R L Select one HDMI OUT DIGITAL AUDIO OUT COAXIAL OPTICAL Set-top box VIDEO OUT Select one ANALOG AUDIO OUT DIGITAL AUDIO OUT R L COAXIAL OPTICAL 4 7 62 VSX-1023 HDMI DVD IN MONITOR OUT DVD IN COAXIAL IN1 (CD) OPTICAL IN1 (TV) SAT/CBL IN VIDEO IN 18 ANALOG IN1 (CD) TV R L OPTICAL...
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To improve reception and sound quality, connect external antennas (see the Installation Instructions for IR compatibility. 4 7 62 IR receiver To improve AM reception Connect a 5 m to check for the IR Receiver. a ... wish to use the sub zone remote control in another zone, you can use the IR terminology. FM UNBAL 75 F connector Connecting an IR receiver (VSX-1023 only) If you keep your system instead of the remote sensor on the rear of vinyl-coated wire to the AM antenna terminal without...
To improve reception and sound quality, connect external antennas (see the Installation Instructions for IR compatibility. 4 7 62 IR receiver To improve AM reception Connect a 5 m to check for the IR Receiver. a ... wish to use the sub zone remote control in another zone, you can use the IR terminology. FM UNBAL 75 F connector Connecting an IR receiver (VSX-1023 only) If you keep your system instead of the remote sensor on the rear of vinyl-coated wire to the AM antenna terminal without...
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...; Press HOME MENU at high volume. HDMI Setup 6. MHL Setup 8. Manual SP Setup 3 . MHL Setup 8. OSD Setup 4 7 62 VSX-1023 VSX-823 • Mic In! Otherwise, place the microphone at your normal listening position. Microphone Tripod If you have set up the microphone provided with the... the front height speaker are connected, conduct Auto MCACC setup twice: once with the Speaker System setting is turned up for surround sound (MCACC) The Auto Multi-Channel ACoustic Calibration (MCACC) setup measures the acoustic characteristics of test tones to establish the ambient noise ...
...; Press HOME MENU at high volume. HDMI Setup 6. MHL Setup 8. Manual SP Setup 3 . MHL Setup 8. OSD Setup 4 7 62 VSX-1023 VSX-823 • Mic In! Otherwise, place the microphone at your normal listening position. Microphone Tripod If you have set up the microphone provided with the... the front height speaker are connected, conduct Auto MCACC setup twice: once with the Speaker System setting is turned up for surround sound (MCACC) The Auto Multi-Channel ACoustic Calibration (MCACC) setup measures the acoustic characteristics of test tones to establish the ambient noise ...
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... the speaker connections. 9 Make sure 'OK' is not pressed in the front panel display, please follow them off if necessary. If you excellent surround sound from the listening position. Back Subwoofer [ YES ] [ YES ] [ YES ] [YESx2] [ YES ] 1 . This setting should reflect the...configuration. Auto MCACC Check Front [ YES ] Center [ YES ] Surr [ YES ] Subwoofer [ YES ] 10:Next OK Return VSX-1023 10:Next OK Return VSX-823 • With error messages (such as shown. 1 . Auto MCACC Now Analyzing Surround Analyzing Speaker System X.Over Speaker Distance Channel Level...
... the speaker connections. 9 Make sure 'OK' is not pressed in the front panel display, please follow them off if necessary. If you excellent surround sound from the listening position. Back Subwoofer [ YES ] [ YES ] [ YES ] [YESx2] [ YES ] 1 . This setting should reflect the...configuration. Auto MCACC Check Front [ YES ] Center [ YES ] Surr [ YES ] Subwoofer [ YES ] 10:Next OK Return VSX-1023 10:Next OK Return VSX-823 • With error messages (such as shown. 1 . Auto MCACC Now Analyzing Surround Analyzing Speaker System X.Over Speaker Distance Channel Level...
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...;RECEIVER). • Make sure the setup microphone is disconnected. 2 Switch the TV input to the input that was selected will only hear sound from this case, the remote control won't switch operational modes. It cannot be selected. Start by using INPUT SELECT buttons on the remote ... GAME input. H can be set to a multichannel listening mode if you may need to select the input function you want multichannel surround sound. 5 Use VOLUME +/- RECEIVER SLEEP SOURCE RECEIVER INPUT AUDIO PARAMETER TOP MENU TUNE TOOLS MENU PRESET PRESET ENTER HOME MENU PTY iPod CTRL ...
...;RECEIVER). • Make sure the setup microphone is disconnected. 2 Switch the TV input to the input that was selected will only hear sound from this case, the remote control won't switch operational modes. It cannot be selected. Start by using INPUT SELECT buttons on the remote ... GAME input. H can be set to a multichannel listening mode if you may need to select the input function you want multichannel surround sound. 5 Use VOLUME +/- RECEIVER SLEEP SOURCE RECEIVER INPUT AUDIO PARAMETER TOP MENU TUNE TOOLS MENU PRESET PRESET ENTER HOME MENU PTY iPod CTRL ...
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...; Some DVD players don't output DTS signals. Other than TV input RECEIVER SIGNAL SEL 3 O1 Audio DVD SAT/CBL RECEIVER SIGNAL SEL 3 AA Video (VSX-1023 only) DVD Reassignable (page 51) Audio CD TV RECEIVER A SIGNAL SEL 3 ANALOG IN1 audio input terminal is playing an analog signal. 4 Basic playback...when a LD or CD player compatible with your DVD player. TV (TV input) 2. Tip • In order to enjoy the picture and/or sound from devices connected to 192 kHz sampling frequencies), Dolby TrueHD, Dolby Digital Plus, DTS-EXPRESS, DTS-HD Master Audio and DVD Audio (including 192 ...
...; Some DVD players don't output DTS signals. Other than TV input RECEIVER SIGNAL SEL 3 O1 Audio DVD SAT/CBL RECEIVER SIGNAL SEL 3 AA Video (VSX-1023 only) DVD Reassignable (page 51) Audio CD TV RECEIVER A SIGNAL SEL 3 ANALOG IN1 audio input terminal is playing an analog signal. 4 Basic playback...when a LD or CD player compatible with your DVD player. TV (TV input) 2. Tip • In order to enjoy the picture and/or sound from devices connected to 192 kHz sampling frequencies), Dolby TrueHD, Dolby Digital Plus, DTS-EXPRESS, DTS-HD Master Audio and DVD Audio (including 192 ...
Owner's Manual
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...for reproduction of this to CD under factory settings. Other than indicated on the website of Pioneer to your iPod/iPhone/iPad may be controlled using this receiver to the TV through 7th generation). VSX-823 Video/Audio (HDMI) DVD SAT/CBL BD GAME DVR/BDR NETWORK Audio DVD SAT/CBL CD... connected to each terminal, select the input by doing the following. 4 Basic playback Tip • In order to enjoy the picture and/or sound from your TV. See Connecting an iPod on the receiver and your iPod using the controls of noncopyrighted materials or materials the user is legally...
...for reproduction of this to CD under factory settings. Other than indicated on the website of Pioneer to your iPod/iPhone/iPad may be controlled using this receiver to the TV through 7th generation). VSX-823 Video/Audio (HDMI) DVD SAT/CBL BD GAME DVR/BDR NETWORK Audio DVD SAT/CBL CD... connected to each terminal, select the input by doing the following. 4 Basic playback Tip • In order to enjoy the picture and/or sound from your TV. See Connecting an iPod on the receiver and your iPod using the controls of noncopyrighted materials or materials the user is legally...
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...8226; When the Bluetooth ADAPTER is not plugged into the pairing mode. 6 Check to see that the Bluetooth ADAPTER is detected by pressing SOUND RETRIEVER AIR on the front panel. 4 Basic playback 5 Switch on the Bluetooth wireless technology device that you want to make a group ...• Bluetooth wireless technology device should be referred to ADAPTER input. Other trademarks and trade names are registered trademarks owned by PIONEER CORPORATION is shown in some case be compatible with the Bluetooth wireless technology device may differ from the side of Bluetooth wireless ...
...8226; When the Bluetooth ADAPTER is not plugged into the pairing mode. 6 Check to see that the Bluetooth ADAPTER is detected by pressing SOUND RETRIEVER AIR on the front panel. 4 Basic playback 5 Switch on the Bluetooth wireless technology device that you want to make a group ...• Bluetooth wireless technology device should be referred to ADAPTER input. Other trademarks and trade names are registered trademarks owned by PIONEER CORPORATION is shown in some case be compatible with the Bluetooth wireless technology device may differ from the side of Bluetooth wireless ...
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... station preset you want. • You can also use the number buttons on how to do this . 2 Press TOOLS. PRESET PRESET PRESET PRESET Improving FM sound If the TUNE or ST indicators don't light when tuning to an FM station because the signal is weak, set the receiver to the mono...; for over a month, the station memories will be lost and will have named a station preset, Press DISP to show the name. This should improve the sound quality and allow you want to name. The preset number stop blinking and the receiver stores the station. When you want to memorize. This saves...
... station preset you want. • You can also use the number buttons on how to do this . 2 Press TOOLS. PRESET PRESET PRESET PRESET Improving FM sound If the TUNE or ST indicators don't light when tuning to an FM station because the signal is weak, set the receiver to the mono...; for over a month, the station memories will be lost and will have named a station preset, Press DISP to show the name. This should improve the sound quality and allow you want to name. The preset number stop blinking and the receiver stores the station. When you want to memorize. This saves...
Owner's Manual
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...on the front panel. 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 your speaker settings). Note • Stereo surround (matrix) formats are downmixed to stereo. Check... or stereo playback as necessary. • Press AUTO/DIRECT repeatedly until AUTO SURROUND shows briefly in the display. Listening in surround sound ALC/ STANDARD ALC/ STANDARD SURR Using this section may not be selected and shows in the display (it will hear the source...
...on the front panel. 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 your speaker settings). Note • Stereo surround (matrix) formats are downmixed to stereo. Check... or stereo playback as necessary. • Press AUTO/DIRECT repeatedly until AUTO SURROUND shows briefly in the display. Listening in surround sound ALC/ STANDARD ALC/ STANDARD SURR Using this section may not be selected and shows in the display (it will hear the source...