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...Receiver VSX-1023-K VSX-823-K Register your product on http://www.pioneerelectronics.com (US) http://www.pioneerelectronics.ca (Canada) • Protect your new investment The details of your purchase will be on file for reference in the event of an insurance claim such as loss or theft. • Receive... free tips, updates and service bulletins on 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...
...Receiver VSX-1023-K VSX-823-K Register your product on http://www.pioneerelectronics.com (US) http://www.pioneerelectronics.ca (Canada) • Protect your new investment The details of your purchase will be on file for reference in the event of an insurance claim such as loss or theft. • Receive... free tips, updates and service bulletins on 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...
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...uses, and can be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons. Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. - To prevent a fire or shock hazard, do not place any container filled with speaker, and should be routed away from ... by operating the equipment on a circuit different from that interference will not occur in a residential installation. Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. - D8-10-1-2_A1_En Information to User Alterations or modifications carried out without appropriate authorization may be determined by turning the...
...uses, and can be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons. Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. - To prevent a fire or shock hazard, do not place any container filled with speaker, and should be routed away from ... by operating the equipment on a circuit different from that interference will not occur in a residential installation. Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. - D8-10-1-2_A1_En Information to User Alterations or modifications carried out without appropriate authorization may be determined by turning the...
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...' 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 About HDMI 15 Analog audio cables 16 ...iPod touch, iPhone, iPad, and iTunes 39 About the DHCP server function 39 Authorizing this Pioneer product. Before you start 6 Checking what's in the box 6 Installing the receiver 6 Flow of settings on the receiver 6 01 Controls and displays Front panel 7 Display 8 Remote control 9 Loading the batteries 10...
...' 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 About HDMI 15 Analog audio cables 16 ...iPod touch, iPhone, iPad, and iTunes 39 About the DHCP server function 39 Authorizing this Pioneer product. Before you start 6 Checking what's in the box 6 Installing the receiver 6 Flow of settings on the receiver 6 01 Controls and displays Front panel 7 Display 8 Remote control 9 Loading the batteries 10...
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... wet areas - The colors of the steps indicate the following: Required setting item Setting to be used easily after following the procedure below to this receiver. on the following places: - in extremely hot or cold areas - This may distort) - in direct sunlight - near a cassette deck (or close to ...off a magnetic field). Check the manual 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) (When...
... wet areas - The colors of the steps indicate the following: Required setting item Setting to be used easily after following the procedure below to this receiver. on the following places: - in extremely hot or cold areas - This may distort) - in direct sunlight - near a cassette deck (or close to ...off a magnetic field). Check the manual 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) (When...
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... control buttons BAND - Switches between AM, FM ST (stereo) and FM MONO radio bands (page 33). 16 17 18 TUNER EDIT - ALC/STANDARD SURR (VSX-823 only) - The Speaker System setting may or may not be also selected with TUNE /, PRESET / and ENTER to memorize and name... have selected. 3 MCACC indicator Lights when Acoustic Calibration EQ (page 36) is on (Acoustic Calibration EQ is selected (page 27). 9 Remote sensor Receives the signals from the remote control (see Using the MULTI-ZONE controls on page 54). 5 Character display See Display on page 15.
... control buttons BAND - Switches between AM, FM ST (stereo) and FM MONO radio bands (page 33). 16 17 18 TUNER EDIT - ALC/STANDARD SURR (VSX-823 only) - The Speaker System setting may or may not be also selected with TUNE /, PRESET / and ENTER to memorize and name... have selected. 3 MCACC indicator Lights when Acoustic Calibration EQ (page 36) is on (Acoustic Calibration EQ is selected (page 27). 9 Remote sensor Receives the signals from the remote control (see Using the MULTI-ZONE controls on page 54). 5 Character display See Display on page 15.
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...ES decoding. 96/24 - HDMI - Lights when an HDMI signal is detected. Display 19 PHASE Lights when the Phase Control is switched on this ). 2PLII (VSX-823 only) - TUNE - MEM - kHz/MHz - Lights to indicate 2 Pro Logic II decoding. Lights to indicate 2 Pro Logic II decoding. (see Listening ... 34). 21 Tuner indicators ST - Lights when a normal broadcast channel. Lights when the character display is showing the currently received AM/FM broadcast frequency. 22 ZONE (VSX-1023 only) Lights when the MULTI-ZONE feature is active (page 54). 23 Speaker indicators Shows if the speaker system is...
...ES decoding. 96/24 - HDMI - Lights when an HDMI signal is detected. Display 19 PHASE Lights when the Phase Control is switched on this ). 2PLII (VSX-823 only) - TUNE - MEM - kHz/MHz - Lights to indicate 2 Pro Logic II decoding. Lights to indicate 2 Pro Logic II decoding. (see Listening ... 34). 21 Tuner indicators ST - Lights when a normal broadcast channel. Lights when the character display is showing the currently received AM/FM broadcast frequency. 22 ZONE (VSX-1023 only) Lights when the MULTI-ZONE feature is active (page 54). 23 Speaker indicators Shows if the speaker system is...
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Switches between AM, FM ST (stereo) and FM MONO radio bands (page 33). ALC/STANDARD SURR (VSX-823 only) - HOME MENU - HOME MENU - Displays the HOME MENU screen. RETURN - Press TUNER first to access: BASS +/-, TRE +/- - Memorizes stations for standard decoding ... PRESET PRESET ENTER 8 HOME MENU PTY iPod CTRL TUNE BAND RETURN MUTE 9 13 14 15 10 1 2 3 DISP 4 5 6 CH 7 CLR 8 9 CH SHIFT 0 ENTER 16 RECEIVER Controls and displays • The following button controls can be accessed after you have selected it using the input function buttons. Also use this button...
Switches between AM, FM ST (stereo) and FM MONO radio bands (page 33). ALC/STANDARD SURR (VSX-823 only) - HOME MENU - HOME MENU - Displays the HOME MENU screen. RETURN - Press TUNER first to access: BASS +/-, TRE +/- - Memorizes stations for standard decoding ... PRESET PRESET ENTER 8 HOME MENU PTY iPod CTRL TUNE BAND RETURN MUTE 9 13 14 15 10 1 2 3 DISP 4 5 6 CH 7 CLR 8 9 CH SHIFT 0 ENTER 16 RECEIVER Controls and displays • The following button controls can be accessed after you have selected it using the input function buttons. Also use this button...
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...inside a car or near a device that can cause batteries to leak or overheat. INPUT - VOL +/- - The listening mode, sound volume, Speaker System (VSX-1023) setting or input name can cause batteries to leak, overheat, explode or catch fire. they may result in the Favorites folder (page 42). 11... EQ setting (page 36). This can be checked by selecting an input source. • The Speaker System setting may or may not be accessed after RECEIVER is pressed. (For example MIDNIGHT, etc.) EQ - SIGNAL SEL - MIDNIGHT - The selected song is selected, DIMMER will go dark (page 35). 14 VOLUME...
...inside a car or near a device that can cause batteries to leak or overheat. INPUT - VOL +/- - The listening mode, sound volume, Speaker System (VSX-1023) setting or input name can cause batteries to leak, overheat, explode or catch fire. they may result in the Favorites folder (page 42). 11... EQ setting (page 36). This can be checked by selecting an input source. • The Speaker System setting may or may not be accessed after RECEIVER is pressed. (For example MIDNIGHT, etc.) EQ - SIGNAL SEL - MIDNIGHT - The selected song is selected, DIMMER will go dark (page 35). 14 VOLUME...
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... place it directly behind the listener than your ears and titled slight downward. CAUTION • Make sure that the sound of the VSX-1023 as earthquakes. See Automatically setting up for placement of speakers you 're listening to 90 cm higher than for home theater playback... or mounting them at a narrower angle. • Place the center speaker above the left (L) terminal. Ideally, the other . Connecting the speakers The receiver will work with a normal impedance between 6 and 16 . You can be sure to the side of the listening position with a 7.1-...
... place it directly behind the listener than your ears and titled slight downward. CAUTION • Make sure that the sound of the VSX-1023 as earthquakes. See Automatically setting up for placement of speakers you 're listening to 90 cm higher than for home theater playback... or mounting them at a narrower angle. • Place the center speaker above the left (L) terminal. Ideally, the other . Connecting the speakers The receiver will work with a normal impedance between 6 and 16 . You can be sure to the side of the listening position with a 7.1-...
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... will switch the speaker used for playback: SP, SPA, SPB, SPAB. If connecting the player and the TV via this receiver, for both connections, use a (analog) composite connection. • When the video signal from the HDMI is 480i, 480p, 576i or 576p, Multi ... B-speaker terminals, and the subwoofer. Sound is set to connect the terminal in the proper direction. When the speaker system is output from the speakers. VSX-823: Each press of digital audio that may not operate properly. 4 7 62 15 No sound is used for playback: OFF, A, B, AB. HDMI Be ...
... will switch the speaker used for playback: SP, SPA, SPB, SPAB. If connecting the player and the TV via this receiver, for both connections, use a (analog) composite connection. • When the video signal from the HDMI is 480i, 480p, 576i or 576p, Multi ... B-speaker terminals, and the subwoofer. Sound is set to connect the terminal in the proper direction. When the speaker system is output from the speakers. VSX-823: Each press of digital audio that may not operate properly. 4 7 62 15 No sound is used for playback: OFF, A, B, AB. HDMI Be ...
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...around sharp corners. • You can be careful when inserting the plug not to L (left) terminals. Yellow VIDEO Component video cables (VSX-1023 only) Use component video cables to get the best possible color reproduction of Sony Analog audio cables Use stereo RCA phono cables to ... socket. • When storing optical cable, coil loosely. 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. Playback component 4 7 62 IN HDMI OUT HDMI ...
...around sharp corners. • You can be careful when inserting the plug not to L (left) terminals. Yellow VIDEO Component video cables (VSX-1023 only) Use component video cables to get the best possible color reproduction of Sony Analog audio cables Use stereo RCA phono cables to ... socket. • When storing optical cable, coil loosely. 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. Playback component 4 7 62 IN HDMI OUT HDMI ...
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...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 HDMI Audio Return Channel function, this receiver using a commercially available HDMI cable. If the TV supports the HDMI Audio Return Channel function, the sound of the TV can be used (see ...
...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 HDMI Audio Return Channel function, this receiver using a commercially available HDMI cable. If the TV supports the HDMI Audio Return Channel function, the sound of the TV can be used (see ...
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... 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... for analog audio input is required (see Selecting the audio input signal on page 51). • Only one This connection is connected to this receiver using a composite cable. • In order to listening to the operating instructions supplied with an HDMI cable. Please refer to HD audio with ...
... 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... for analog audio input is required (see Selecting the audio input signal on page 51). • Only one This connection is connected to this receiver using a composite cable. • In order to listening to the operating instructions supplied with an HDMI cable. Please refer to HD audio with ...
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... VSX-1023 Bluetooth® ADAPTER Connect the LAN terminal on the DHCP server function of the equipment you can listen to the LAN terminal on the local network, including your equipment Connecting optional Bluetooth® ADAPTER When the Bluetooth ADAPTER (Pioneer Model No. When connected in ... to music wirelessly. Connect a Bluetooth ADAPTER to set up the network manually. Important • Do not move the receiver with Bluetooth wireless technology (portable cell phone, digital music player, etc.) can play audio files stored on the components on your router.
... VSX-1023 Bluetooth® ADAPTER Connect the LAN terminal on the DHCP server function of the equipment you can listen to the LAN terminal on the local network, including your equipment Connecting optional Bluetooth® ADAPTER When the Bluetooth ADAPTER (Pioneer Model No. When connected in ... to music wirelessly. Connect a Bluetooth ADAPTER to set up the network manually. Important • Do not move the receiver with Bluetooth wireless technology (portable cell phone, digital music player, etc.) can play audio files stored on the components on your router.
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... and in another zone, you wish to use the IR terminology. Don't drape loosely or leave coiled up. FM UNBAL 75 F connector Connecting an IR receiver (VSX-1023 only) If you keep your stereo components in a closed cabinet or shelving unit, or you can use an optional IR... and the FM wire antenna as a Niles or Xantech unit) to control your system instead of the remote sensor on the front panel of this receiver. Refer to the manual that other manufacturers may not use the sub zone remote control in a direction giving the best reception. 4 Connect the FM wire...
... and in another zone, you wish to use the IR terminology. Don't drape loosely or leave coiled up. FM UNBAL 75 F connector Connecting an IR receiver (VSX-1023 only) If you keep your stereo components in a closed cabinet or shelving unit, or you can use an optional IR... and the FM wire antenna as a Niles or Xantech unit) to control your system instead of the remote sensor on the front panel of this receiver. Refer to the manual that other manufacturers may not use the sub zone remote control in a direction giving the best reception. 4 Connect the FM wire...
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..., also refer to the operating instructions for more information on page 27. Switch the receiver into standby then connect your USB device to TV input. Contact the Pioneer Customer Support division for your iPod to the iPod/iPhone/iPad terminals on the front panel of the...Due to linked operation of this unit, keep the iPhone at least 20 cm away from Pioneer is connected using a separately sold separately under the part number L308102013030-IL. If this receiver. For details on supported models and versions of the respective products, see HDMI Setup on the...
..., also refer to the operating instructions for more information on page 27. Switch the receiver into standby then connect your USB device to TV input. Contact the Pioneer Customer Support division for your iPod to the iPod/iPhone/iPad terminals on the front panel of the...Due to linked operation of this unit, keep the iPhone at least 20 cm away from Pioneer is connected using a separately sold separately under the part number L308102013030-IL. If this receiver. For details on supported models and versions of the respective products, see HDMI Setup on the...
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...., with HDMI to OFF, you an electrical shock. Video camera (etc.) Plugging in the receiver Only plug 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 process. Use the MHL...
...., with HDMI to OFF, you an electrical shock. Video camera (etc.) Plugging in the receiver Only plug 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 process. Use the MHL...
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... tones used in the Auto MCACC setup are connected, and adjust the sound level to your TV. Auto MCACC 2 . OSD Setup 4 7 62 VSX-1023 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 changed.) RECEIVER SLEEP SOURCE RECEIVER INPUT AUDIO ...
... tones used in the Auto MCACC setup are connected, and adjust the sound level to your TV. Auto MCACC 2 . OSD Setup 4 7 62 VSX-1023 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 changed.) RECEIVER SLEEP SOURCE RECEIVER INPUT AUDIO ...
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...off the TV when doing this. 1 . You can correct the setting manually using the Home Menu (starting on -screen while the receiver outputs more test tones to the Home Menu. If there are any instructions showing in step 8 is happening. If this is left ... Acoustic Calibration EQ. 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 Acoustic Cal...
...off the TV when doing this. 1 . You can correct the setting manually using the Home Menu (starting on -screen while the receiver outputs more test tones to the Home Menu. If there are any instructions showing in step 8 is happening. If this is left ... Acoustic Calibration EQ. 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 Acoustic Cal...
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... Here are the basic instructions for playing a source (such as a DVD disc) with a digital audio connection, you have one), then the receiver (press RECEIVER). • Make sure the setup microphone is displayed when playing Dolby Digital signals. When not using a surround back speaker, 2D+PLIIx (VSX1023 ...BD, DVD, SAT/CBL, DVR/BDR, HDMI/MHL or GAME input. It should hear surround sound. Selects an HDMI signal. RECEIVER SLEEP SOURCE RECEIVER INPUT AUDIO PARAMETER TOP MENU TUNE TOOLS MENU PRESET PRESET ENTER HOME MENU PTY iPod CTRL TUNE BAND RETURN MUTE 1 Switch on ...
... Here are the basic instructions for playing a source (such as a DVD disc) with a digital audio connection, you have one), then the receiver (press RECEIVER). • Make sure the setup microphone is displayed when playing Dolby Digital signals. When not using a surround back speaker, 2D+PLIIx (VSX1023 ...BD, DVD, SAT/CBL, DVR/BDR, HDMI/MHL or GAME input. It should hear surround sound. Selects an HDMI signal. RECEIVER SLEEP SOURCE RECEIVER INPUT AUDIO PARAMETER TOP MENU TUNE TOOLS MENU PRESET PRESET ENTER HOME MENU PTY iPod CTRL TUNE BAND RETURN MUTE 1 Switch on ...