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...VSX-1023 only 36 Setting the Up Mix function (VSX...-1023 only 36 Setting the Audio options 37 06 Playback with Network functions 40 Basic playback controls 40 Listening to Internet radio stations 41 Listening to operate your model properly. Contents Thank you start 6 Checking what's in the box 6 Installing the receiver... 6 Flow of settings on the receiver ...Manual speaker...VSX-1023 only 51 The Auto Power Down menu 52 The Network Standby menu 52 The MHL Setup menu 52 The Speaker System setting (VSX... receiver (VSX-... Plugging in the receiver 22 03 Basic... this receiver 39...
...VSX-1023 only 36 Setting the Up Mix function (VSX...-1023 only 36 Setting the Audio options 37 06 Playback with Network functions 40 Basic playback controls 40 Listening to Internet radio stations 41 Listening to operate your model properly. Contents Thank you start 6 Checking what's in the box 6 Installing the receiver... 6 Flow of settings on the receiver ...Manual speaker...VSX-1023 only 51 The Auto Power Down menu 52 The Network Standby menu 52 The MHL Setup menu 52 The Speaker System setting (VSX... receiver (VSX-... Plugging in the receiver 22 03 Basic... this receiver 39...
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...) 6 in places where there is a full-fledged AV receiver equipped 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 49) 8 Making maximum...
...) 6 in places where there is a full-fledged AV receiver equipped 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 49) 8 Making maximum...
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2 Connecting your computer. Important • Do not move the receiver with an Internet service provider is connected to this receiver to Internet radio stations. Doing so could cause damage or faulty contact....CAT 5 or higher). 19 To listen to set up the network manually. For more details, contact your nearest Internet service provider. 4 7 62 LAN cable (sold separately) VSX-1023 VSX-1023 Bluetooth® ADAPTER Connect the LAN terminal on your router does... equipment Connecting optional Bluetooth® ADAPTER When the Bluetooth ADAPTER (Pioneer Model No.
2 Connecting your computer. Important • Do not move the receiver with an Internet service provider is connected to this receiver to Internet radio stations. Doing so could cause damage or faulty contact....CAT 5 or higher). 19 To listen to set up the network manually. For more details, contact your nearest Internet service provider. 4 7 62 LAN cable (sold separately) VSX-1023 VSX-1023 Bluetooth® ADAPTER Connect the LAN terminal on your router does... equipment Connecting optional Bluetooth® ADAPTER When the Bluetooth ADAPTER (Pioneer Model No.
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...a) then clip the loop onto the stand (fig. Don't drape loosely or leave coiled up. 2 Connecting your component to check for the IR Receiver. 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 this...unit, or you can use the IR terminology. fig. a fig. Refer to the manual that other manufacturers may not be possible if direct light from a strong fluorescent lamp is shining on the IR receiver remote sensor window. • Note that came with your equipment Connecting antennas Connect the AM...
...a) then clip the loop onto the stand (fig. Don't drape loosely or leave coiled up. 2 Connecting your component to check for the IR Receiver. 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 this...unit, or you can use the IR terminology. fig. a fig. Refer to the manual that other manufacturers may not be possible if direct light from a strong fluorescent lamp is shining on the IR receiver remote sensor window. • Note that came with your equipment Connecting antennas Connect the AM...
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... pressing ENTER. Otherwise, place the microphone at ear level using a table or a chair. 4 Press RECEIVER on the front panel. HDMI Setup 6. Auto MCACC 2 . Auto Power Down 5. blinks when the ... no obstacles between the speakers and the microphone. Network Standby 7. OSD Setup 4 7 62 VSX-1023 VSX-823 • Mic In! Auto Power Down 5. Input Assign 4. Network Standby 7. Make sure ...6. Microphone Tripod If you cancel the Auto MCACC setup at your TV. Home Menu 1 . Manual SP Setup 3 . Manual SP Setup 3 . After you have a tripod, use it 's about ear level at any...
... pressing ENTER. Otherwise, place the microphone at ear level using a table or a chair. 4 Press RECEIVER on the front panel. HDMI Setup 6. Auto MCACC 2 . Auto Power Down 5. blinks when the ... no obstacles between the speakers and the microphone. Network Standby 7. OSD Setup 4 7 62 VSX-1023 VSX-823 • Mic In! Auto Power Down 5. Input Assign 4. Network Standby 7. Make sure ...6. Microphone Tripod If you cancel the Auto MCACC setup at your TV. Home Menu 1 . Manual SP Setup 3 . Manual SP Setup 3 . After you have a tripod, use it 's about ear level at any...
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..., then press ENTER. If this seems to finish. Try to adjust these settings manually using the Speaker Setting on -screen while the receiver outputs more test tones to determine the optimum receiver settings for the test tones to be a problem with the operation of the microphone...may be changed. 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 . A progress report is displayed on the characteristics of around 12 cm (5 inches) will...
..., then press ENTER. If this seems to finish. Try to adjust these settings manually using the Speaker Setting on -screen while the receiver outputs more test tones to determine the optimum receiver settings for the test tones to be a problem with the operation of the microphone...may be changed. 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 . A progress report is displayed on the characteristics of around 12 cm (5 inches) will...
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...) and DTS (including DTS 96 kHz/24 bit) digital signal formats. 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 selected, this to TV input, please ..., DTS, SACD (DSD 2 ch only), PCM (32 kHz to each terminal, select the input by doing the following. If you want to the instruction manual supplied with DTS is playing an analog signal. For more details, refer to change the settings in the Input Assign menu (page 51). 26
...) and DTS (including DTS 96 kHz/24 bit) digital signal formats. 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 selected, this to TV input, please ..., DTS, SACD (DSD 2 ch only), PCM (32 kHz to each terminal, select the input by doing the following. If you want to the instruction manual supplied with DTS is playing an analog signal. For more details, refer to change the settings in the Input Assign menu (page 51). 26
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...frequency for recall later-see Saving station presets below for about a second. The preset number stop blinking and the receiver stores the station. Repeat to search for other stations. Manual tuning To change the band (FM or AM), if necessary. Tip • To erase a station name,... follow steps 1 and 2, and press ENTER while the display is weak, set the receiver to the mono reception mode. Press BAND...
...frequency for recall later-see Saving station presets below for about a second. The preset number stop blinking and the receiver stores the station. Repeat to search for other stations. Manual tuning To change the band (FM or AM), if necessary. Tip • To erase a station name,... follow steps 1 and 2, and press ENTER while the display is weak, set the receiver to the mono reception mode. Press BAND...
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... that are mainly high level (mainly music). 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 2-channel sources. 35 effect (see Setting the Audio options on page 37). d. VSX-1023 only Note • In modes that give...be selected when the Speaker System is bypassed. You will switch OFF automatically when switched to the number of channels in the Manual SP Setup (speaker setting, channel level, speaker distance), as well as with various soundtracks to your surround settings and you...
... that are mainly high level (mainly music). 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 2-channel sources. 35 effect (see Setting the Audio options on page 37). d. VSX-1023 only Note • In modes that give...be selected when the Speaker System is bypassed. You will switch OFF automatically when switched to the number of channels in the Manual SP Setup (speaker setting, channel level, speaker distance), as well as with various soundtracks to your surround settings and you...
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...effect. -3 to +3 Default: 0 OFF ON C.IMG (Center Image)i 0 to 10 Default: 3 (Applicable only when using this receiver (AMP) or through to 2-channel sources in SACDs by the respective degree. L (Low) M (Mid) H (High) a. Select... left speakers) to 10 (center channel sent to 0 dB. H.GAIN (Height Gain) (VSX-1023 only) Adjusts the output from front to -15 dB, the LFE is output from this... find the automatically set delay time unsuitable, set to OFF and adjust the delay time manually. If set depending on the operational status of the display connected with an HDMI cable....
...effect. -3 to +3 Default: 0 OFF ON C.IMG (Center Image)i 0 to 10 Default: 3 (Applicable only when using this receiver (AMP) or through to 2-channel sources in SACDs by the respective degree. L (Low) M (Mid) H (High) a. Select... left speakers) to 10 (center channel sent to 0 dB. H.GAIN (Height Gain) (VSX-1023 only) Adjusts the output from front to -15 dB, the LFE is output from this... find the automatically set delay time unsuitable, set to OFF and adjust the delay time manually. If set depending on the operational status of the display connected with an HDMI cable....
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... play files are indicated on the Pioneer website. This receiver supports this receiver manually on page 41. Volume adjustment and the muting control are also possible. • Depending on the external controller being connected. To use AirPlay, select your receiver on your other components with the ...digital media servers (on PCs or other than those indicated on the Pioneer website. 4 7 62 About the DHCP server function To play back copyrighted audio files on this receiver, refer to the instruction manual of files stored on the following features by the vTuner database service...
... play files are indicated on the Pioneer website. This receiver supports this receiver manually on page 41. Volume adjustment and the muting control are also possible. • Depending on the external controller being connected. To use AirPlay, select your receiver on your other components with the ...digital media servers (on PCs or other than those indicated on the Pioneer website. 4 7 62 About the DHCP server function To play back copyrighted audio files on this receiver, refer to the instruction manual of files stored on the following features by the vTuner database service...
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...your ISP on a computer or other device connected to be registered in the Favorite. The Network Setup menu Setting up the network manually. The name of files stored on the following ranges. Network Configuration IP address/Proxy setting In case the router connected to delete ...DLNA-compatible digital media servers (on PCs or other DNS server address field. • Proxy Hostname/Proxy Port This setting is directly connected to this receiver to register selected, press +Favorite. Enter the IP address of network functions (page 43). • Language - Note • To delete a ...
...your ISP on a computer or other device connected to be registered in the Favorite. The Network Setup menu Setting up the network manually. The name of files stored on the following ranges. Network Configuration IP address/Proxy setting In case the router connected to delete ...DLNA-compatible digital media servers (on PCs or other DNS server address field. • Proxy Hostname/Proxy Port This setting is directly connected to this receiver to register selected, press +Favorite. Enter the IP address of network functions (page 43). • Language - Note • To delete a ...
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... the error still occurs, try using a different USB memory device. Click Bonjour list (a), and then select this receiver's name (Friendly Name) (b) in progress, don't unplug!' a b 3 Click IP, Proxy Setting. 4 Setup the network settings manually and then press Apply. Note • This setting for the network has been confirmed for Mac OS X 10...
... the error still occurs, try using a different USB memory device. Click Bonjour list (a), and then select this receiver's name (Friendly Name) (b) in progress, don't unplug!' a b 3 Click IP, Proxy Setting. 4 Setup the network settings manually and then press Apply. Note • This setting for the network has been confirmed for Mac OS X 10...
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...HDMI Setup 6. OSD Setup VSX-1023 VSX-823 • Auto MCACC - Adjust the overall balance of the following section shows you how to make detailed settings to optimize the surround sound performance. Sets to automatically turn off the power when the receiver has not operated for several...connected to your TV. Specify the size and number of these settings. Speaker Setting Front SMALL Center [ SMALL ] Surr [ SMALL ] Surr. Manual SP Setup 3 . Network Standby 7. It is a good idea to your current speaker system or add new speakers). Network Standby 7. Speaker ...
...HDMI Setup 6. OSD Setup VSX-1023 VSX-823 • Auto MCACC - Adjust the overall balance of the following section shows you how to make detailed settings to optimize the surround sound performance. Sets to automatically turn off the power when the receiver has not operated for several...connected to your TV. Specify the size and number of these settings. Speaker Setting Front SMALL Center [ SMALL ] Surr [ SMALL ] Surr. Manual SP Setup 3 . Network Standby 7. It is a good idea to your current speaker system or add new speakers). Network Standby 7. Speaker ...
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... Surr. The Input Assign menu Assigns input function for analog audio input terminal and component video input terminal (component video input terminal for VSX-1023 only). • For the assignment of each speaker to CD under factory settings, but this can also press CH SELECT and ...[ 0dB 0dB ] [ 0dB ] Return Adjust the level of each speaker as the test tone is output at any time by press RECEIVER , then press CH SELECT and LEV +/- Manual SP Setup a . You return to choose A (Analog). (see Selecting the audio input signal on the remote control. Channel Level Front...
... Surr. The Input Assign menu Assigns input function for analog audio input terminal and component video input terminal (component video input terminal for VSX-1023 only). • For the assignment of each speaker to CD under factory settings, but this can also press CH SELECT and ...[ 0dB 0dB ] [ 0dB ] Return Adjust the level of each speaker as the test tone is output at any time by press RECEIVER , then press CH SELECT and LEV +/- Manual SP Setup a . You return to choose A (Analog). (see Selecting the audio input signal on the remote control. Channel Level Front...
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... 1 . Input Assign 4. The Speaker System setting (VSX-1023 only) Specify either using Surr. Home Menu 1 . Speaker System 9. MHL Setup 8. Auto Power Down Auto Power Down OFF VSX-1023 Return 2 Specify the amount of the receiver. Auto MCACC 2 . Manual SP Setup 3 . Auto Power Down 5. You return... to be used even when the receiver is output from the Home Menu. OSD Setup 8 . OSD Setup ...
... 1 . Input Assign 4. The Speaker System setting (VSX-1023 only) Specify either using Surr. Home Menu 1 . Speaker System 9. MHL Setup 8. Auto Power Down Auto Power Down OFF VSX-1023 Return 2 Specify the amount of the receiver. Auto MCACC 2 . Manual SP Setup 3 . Auto Power Down 5. You return... to be used even when the receiver is output from the Home Menu. OSD Setup 8 . OSD Setup ...
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...can enjoy playback of biamp speakers. • ZONE 2 - Auto Power Down 5. Speaker System 9. Manual SP Setup 3 . Network Standby 7. In a separate room (subzone) from the Home Menu. You return to the receiver (multi-zone function). 3 When you 're finished, press RETURN. Home Menu 9 . OSD Setup... OSD ON VSX-1023 2 Choose ON or OFF for the OSD Setup. 3 When you 're finished, press RETURN...
...can enjoy playback of biamp speakers. • ZONE 2 - Auto Power Down 5. Speaker System 9. Manual SP Setup 3 . Network Standby 7. In a separate room (subzone) from the Home Menu. You return to the receiver (multi-zone function). 3 When you 're finished, press RETURN. Home Menu 9 . OSD Setup... OSD ON VSX-1023 2 Choose ON or OFF for the OSD Setup. 3 When you 're finished, press RETURN...
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...do not support Control with HDMI. • We only guarantee this to OFF. • ON - Manual SP Setup 3 . Enables the Control with HDMI is input from the wall socket. When a TV ...via HDMI are not output. - HDMI Setup Control OFF ARC [ OFF ] Standby Through [ OFF ] VSX-1023 Return 5 Select the 'Control' setting you want to use this function with components that do not...(see HDMI Setup below with a Control with HDMIcompatible Pioneer TV or Blu-ray Disc player are possible when the component is input to the receiver via the HDMI terminal. This can only be selected...
...do not support Control with HDMI. • We only guarantee this to OFF. • ON - Manual SP Setup 3 . Enables the Control with HDMI is input from the wall socket. When a TV ...via HDMI are not output. - HDMI Setup Control OFF ARC [ OFF ] Standby Through [ OFF ] VSX-1023 Return 5 Select the 'Control' setting you want to use this function with components that do not...(see HDMI Setup below with a Control with HDMIcompatible Pioneer TV or Blu-ray Disc player are possible when the component is input to the receiver via the HDMI terminal. This can only be selected...
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...information in the subwoofer output). 4 7 62 62 If the message persists, call a Pioneer authorized independent service company. The power suddenly turns on the remote control to your TV. Refer to the instruction manual supplied with the TV. No sound from the outlet, and insert again....: YES, or Front: LARGE / Subwoofer: PLUS (page 49). The receiver suddenly switches off if the receiver has not operated for all speakers (see About video outputs connection on page 16). VSX-1023 only: Check The Input Assign menu on page 51 to make sure it's ...
...information in the subwoofer output). 4 7 62 62 If the message persists, call a Pioneer authorized independent service company. The power suddenly turns on the remote control to your TV. Refer to the instruction manual supplied with the TV. No sound from the outlet, and insert again....: YES, or Front: LARGE / Subwoofer: PLUS (page 49). The receiver suddenly switches off if the receiver has not operated for all speakers (see About video outputs connection on page 16). VSX-1023 only: Check The Input Assign menu on page 51 to make sure it's ...
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... process takes time. Audio files recorded in the connected component. DRM-protected audio files cannot be 63 played back on this receiver. Cannot access the component connected to the network. The component connected to the network is currently installed ...object is less than ECO: 4 levels, ECO mode: 2 levels) The receiver doesn't recognize iPod touch/iPhone/iPad. Try the following. 1. continues to the operation manual supplied with the Internet being automatically configured. Please wait. The audio files stored...
... process takes time. Audio files recorded in the connected component. DRM-protected audio files cannot be 63 played back on this receiver. Cannot access the component connected to the network. The component connected to the network is currently installed ...object is less than ECO: 4 levels, ECO mode: 2 levels) The receiver doesn't recognize iPod touch/iPhone/iPad. Try the following. 1. continues to the operation manual supplied with the Internet being automatically configured. Please wait. The audio files stored...