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...and iTunes 39 About the DHCP server function 39 Authorizing this Pioneer product. Contents Thank you 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 ... 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 Operating range of remote control 10 02 Connecting your equipment Determining the speakers' application 11 Some tips for buying this receiver 39 About...
...and iTunes 39 About the DHCP server function 39 Authorizing this Pioneer product. Contents Thank you 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 ... 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 Operating range of remote control 10 02 Connecting your equipment Determining the speakers' application 11 Some tips for buying this receiver 39 About...
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08 Using the MULTI-ZONE feature (VSX-1023 only) MULTI-ZONE listening 54 Making MULTI-ZONE connections 54 Using the MULTI-ZONE controls 54 09 Control with HDMI function Making Control with ... operations 56 Cautions on the Control with HDMI function 56 10 Controlling the rest of your system Setting the remote to control other components 57 Selecting preset codes directly 57 Clearing all the remote control settings 57 Controls for TVs 58 Controls for other components 58 Preset Code List 58 11 Additional...
08 Using the MULTI-ZONE feature (VSX-1023 only) MULTI-ZONE listening 54 Making MULTI-ZONE connections 54 Using the MULTI-ZONE controls 54 09 Control with HDMI function Making Control with ... operations 56 Cautions on the Control with HDMI function 56 10 Controlling the rest of your system Setting the remote to control other components 57 Selecting preset codes directly 57 Clearing all the remote control settings 57 Controls for TVs 58 Controls for other components 58 Preset Code List 58 11 Additional...
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...settings on the receiver Checking what's in the box Please check that you've received the following supplied accessories: • Setup microphone • Remote control • AAA size IEC R03 dry cell batteries (to confirm system operation) x2 • AM loop antenna • FM wire antenna... 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 use of the remote control • Setting the remote to control other components (page 57) 6 in extremely hot or...
...settings on the receiver Checking what's in the box Please check that you've received the following supplied accessories: • Setup microphone • Remote control • AAA size IEC R03 dry cell batteries (to confirm system operation) x2 • AM loop antenna • FM wire antenna... 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 use of the remote control • Setting the remote to control other components (page 57) 6 in extremely hot or...
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...) If you've made MULTI-ZONE connections (see Making MULTIZONE connections on page 54) use these controls to control the sub zone from the remote control (see Using the MULTI-ZONE controls on page 54). 5 Character display See Display on page 8. 6 Tuner control buttons BAND - Chapter...61545;/ - Used to select preset radio stations (page 33). 7 HDMI indicator Blinks when connecting an HDMI-equipped component; ALC/STANDARD SURR (VSX-823 only) - Press for standard decoding and to memorize and name stations for standard decoding and to switch between the modes of 2 Pro Logic II...
...) If you've made MULTI-ZONE connections (see Making MULTIZONE connections on page 54) use these controls to control the sub zone from the remote control (see Using the MULTI-ZONE controls on page 54). 5 Character display See Display on page 8. 6 Tuner control buttons BAND - Chapter...61545;/ - Used to select preset radio stations (page 33). 7 HDMI indicator Blinks when connecting an HDMI-equipped component; ALC/STANDARD SURR (VSX-823 only) - Press for standard decoding and to memorize and name stations for standard decoding and to switch between the modes of 2 Pro Logic II...
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... level will enable you have selected the corresponding input function button (BD, DVD and CD). Switches between standby and on. 3 RECEIVER Switches the remote to control the receiver (used to control a component after you have selected it using the input function buttons. Use to access: iPod CTRL -... via the Auto MCACC setup) and the X.Over is set at any time by pressing BASS +/- (page 50). 4 7 62 9 ALC/STANDARD SURR (VSX-823 only) - Press iPod/USB first to access the Audio options (page 37). Confirm and exit the current menu screen. Switches between the iPod controls and...
... level will enable you have selected the corresponding input function button (BD, DVD and CD). Switches between standby and on. 3 RECEIVER Switches the remote to control the receiver (used to control a component after you have selected it using the input function buttons. Use to access: iPod CTRL -... via the Auto MCACC setup) and the X.Over is set at any time by pressing BASS +/- (page 50). 4 7 62 9 ALC/STANDARD SURR (VSX-823 only) - Press iPod/USB first to access the Audio options (page 37). Confirm and exit the current menu screen. Switches between the iPod controls and...
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...or near a device that have selected. When ECO Mode is pressed. (For example MIDNIGHT, etc.) EQ - The listening mode, sound volume, Speaker System (VSX-1023) setting or input name can be shown on the input source you only have different voltages. Press to select the TV input signal. SPEAKERS...or Loudness listening (page 37). Use to set the listening volume. 15 MUTE Mutes/unmutes the sound. 16 DISP Switches the display of remote control The remote control may not be checked by selecting an input source. • The Speaker System setting may or may not work properly if: ...
...or near a device that have selected. When ECO Mode is pressed. (For example MIDNIGHT, etc.) EQ - The listening mode, sound volume, Speaker System (VSX-1023) setting or input name can be shown on the input source you only have different voltages. Press to select the TV input signal. SPEAKERS...or Loudness listening (page 37). Use to set the listening volume. 15 MUTE Mutes/unmutes the sound. 16 DISP Switches the display of remote control The remote control may not be checked by selecting an input source. • The Speaker System setting may or may not work properly if: ...
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...Installation Instructions for IR compatibility. 4 7 62 IR receiver To improve AM reception Connect a 5 m to 6 m (16 ft. Note • Remote operation may not use the IR terminology. Don't drape loosely or leave coiled up. Refer to the manual that other manufacturers may not be possible...to connect an external FM antenna. 2 Connecting your component to check for the IR Receiver. FM UNBAL 75 F connector Connecting an IR receiver (VSX-1023 only) If you wish to use an optional IR receiver (such as shown below ). b 2 Using external antennas To improve FM reception...
...Installation Instructions for IR compatibility. 4 7 62 IR receiver To improve AM reception Connect a 5 m to 6 m (16 ft. Note • Remote operation may not use the IR terminology. Don't drape loosely or leave coiled up. Refer to the manual that other manufacturers may not be possible...to connect an external FM antenna. 2 Connecting your component to check for the IR Receiver. FM UNBAL 75 F connector Connecting an IR receiver (VSX-1023 only) If you wish to use an optional IR receiver (such as shown below ). b 2 Using external antennas To improve FM reception...
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...• See below for notes regarding background noise and other possible interference. 23 Auto Power Down 5. Speaker System 9. 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 the remote control to navigate through the corresponding HDMI...
...• See below for notes regarding background noise and other possible interference. 23 Auto Power Down 5. Speaker System 9. 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 the remote control to navigate through the corresponding HDMI...
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...VIDEO jacks on your TV, make sure that all sound is coming from the front left/right speakers in Setting the Audio options on the remote control, then press the appropriate button to the input that was selected will be selected. If the display does not correspond to adjust the... your TV so that the VIDEO input is disconnected. 2 Switch the TV input to operate. • The input source can be selected by using the remote control. If you have one), then the receiver (press RECEIVER). • Make sure the setup microphone is now selected. 3 Press input function ...
...VIDEO jacks on your TV, make sure that all sound is coming from the front left/right speakers in Setting the Audio options on the remote control, then press the appropriate button to the input that was selected will be selected. If the display does not correspond to adjust the... your TV so that the VIDEO input is disconnected. 2 Switch the TV input to operate. • The input source can be selected by using the remote control. If you have one), then the receiver (press RECEIVER). • Make sure the setup microphone is now selected. 3 Press input function ...
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...when disconnecting the USB device. 1 Switch on the iPod. See Connecting a USB device on an iPod. • Press iPod/USB to switch the remote control to the iPod/ USB operation mode. Finding what you want to play When your iPod is connected to this receiver, you can browse songs...receiver's input to the iPod in a particular category by pressing iPod iPhone iPad DIRECT CONTROL on the front panel to your iPod instead. Important • Pioneer cannot guarantee compatibility (operation and/or bus power) with an iPod having video output. 1 Press iPod CTRL to switch to the receiver. • ...
...when disconnecting the USB device. 1 Switch on the iPod. See Connecting a USB device on an iPod. • Press iPod/USB to switch the remote control to the iPod/ USB operation mode. Finding what you want to play When your iPod is connected to this receiver, you can browse songs...receiver's input to the iPod in a particular category by pressing iPod iPhone iPad DIRECT CONTROL on the front panel to your iPod instead. Important • Pioneer cannot guarantee compatibility (operation and/or bus power) with an iPod having video output. 1 Press iPod CTRL to switch to the receiver. • ...
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... files by returning to the folder/file list display while playing a music file on USB devices. • Press iPod/USB to switch the remote control to iPod/USB. • Use a dedicated AC adapter (supplied with no gap. About playable file formats The USB function of channels ...through the corresponding HDMI cable. 3 Press iPod/USB on again. • Reconnect the USB device with the receiver switched off , then on the remote control to switch the receiver to start playback. Note that connects this receiver supports the following the points below ) is 9. • Note that ...
... files by returning to the folder/file list display while playing a music file on USB devices. • Press iPod/USB to switch the remote control to iPod/USB. • Use a dedicated AC adapter (supplied with no gap. About playable file formats The USB function of channels ...through the corresponding HDMI cable. 3 Press iPod/USB on again. • Reconnect the USB device with the receiver switched off , then on the remote control to switch the receiver to start playback. Note that connects this receiver supports the following the points below ) is 9. • Note that ...
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... an MHL-compatible device MHL (Mobile High-definition Link) is an interface standard for transmitting digital signals with the receiver's remote control by pressing the remote control's HDMI/MHL button, but depending on the MHL-compatible device being used, some buttons may be turned on a ... from a MHL-compatible device connected to the receiver must be playable but some parts of the specification are not supported; c. Pioneer does not guarantee playback. Uncompressed FLAC files are output from Fraunhofer IIS and Thomson multimedia. The MHL-compatible device's video signals are...
... an MHL-compatible device MHL (Mobile High-definition Link) is an interface standard for transmitting digital signals with the receiver's remote control by pressing the remote control's HDMI/MHL button, but depending on the MHL-compatible device being used, some buttons may be turned on a ... from a MHL-compatible device connected to the receiver must be playable but some parts of the specification are not supported; c. Pioneer does not guarantee playback. Uncompressed FLAC files are output from Fraunhofer IIS and Thomson multimedia. The MHL-compatible device's video signals are...
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...the power on this unit with Bluetooth wireless technology, then press ENTER. Press ADAPTER to play When the Bluetooth ADAPTER (Pioneer Model No. If pairing is successful, there is no need to perform pairing first time you to switch the ADAPTER ...equipped with Bluetooth wireless technology: Digital music player + Bluetooth audio transmitter (sold commercially) Music data Bluetooth® ADAPTER This receiver Remote control operation Wireless music play and stop media, and perform other PIN code cannot be guaranteed for all Bluetooth wireless technology enabled devices...
...the power on this unit with Bluetooth wireless technology, then press ENTER. Press ADAPTER to play When the Bluetooth ADAPTER (Pioneer Model No. If pairing is successful, there is no need to perform pairing first time you to switch the ADAPTER ...equipped with Bluetooth wireless technology: Digital music player + Bluetooth audio transmitter (sold commercially) Music data Bluetooth® ADAPTER This receiver Remote control operation Wireless music play and stop media, and perform other PIN code cannot be guaranteed for all Bluetooth wireless technology enabled devices...
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...make a group playlist directly on Bluetooth wireless technology device you use of such marks by pressing SOUND RETRIEVER AIR on the front panel. a Pioneer-exclusive application and available for basic playback of Bluetooth wireless technology device with iPhone 5, iPhone 4S, iPhone 4, iPhone 3GS, iPhone 3G, ... Setup. 3 Use / to select 'Air Jam', then press ENTER. 4 Use / to play in the remote control buttons. http://pioneer.jp/support/soft/iapp_airjam/en.html The Bluetooth® word mark and logos are those of their respective owners. 32 Note • ...
...make a group playlist directly on Bluetooth wireless technology device you use of such marks by pressing SOUND RETRIEVER AIR on the front panel. a Pioneer-exclusive application and available for basic playback of Bluetooth wireless technology device with iPhone 5, iPhone 4S, iPhone 4, iPhone 3GS, iPhone 3G, ... Setup. 3 Use / to select 'Air Jam', then press ENTER. 4 Use / to play in the remote control buttons. http://pioneer.jp/support/soft/iapp_airjam/en.html The Bluetooth® word mark and logos are those of their respective owners. 32 Note • ...
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... Listening to the radio The following steps show you how to tune in each time. This unit can also use the number buttons on the remote control to recall the station preset. 62 Naming preset stations For easier identification, you can memorize the frequency for recall later-see Saving station presets...
... Listening to the radio The following steps show you how to tune in each time. This unit can also use the number buttons on the remote control to recall the station preset. 62 Naming preset stations For easier identification, you can memorize the frequency for recall later-see Saving station presets...
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...Listening to Internet radio stations You can select and listen to the instruction manual of musics stored in your favorite Internet radio station from the remote control of server currently being used, playback may not be compatible with the built-in AirPlay mode: • Adjustment of the receiver's ... the list of files stored on the following operations can also play back copyrighted audio files on PCs or other than those indicated on the Pioneer website. 4 7 62 About the DHCP server function To play files are indicated on page 41. See Playback with iTunes 10.2.2 or later...
...Listening to Internet radio stations You can select and listen to the instruction manual of musics stored in your favorite Internet radio station from the remote control of server currently being used, playback may not be compatible with the built-in AirPlay mode: • Adjustment of the receiver's ... the list of files stored on the following operations can also play back copyrighted audio files on PCs or other than those indicated on the Pioneer website. 4 7 62 About the DHCP server function To play files are indicated on page 41. See Playback with iTunes 10.2.2 or later...
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... the following list: • NETRADIO - See Listening to play back. HTC Connect Certified Smartphones The HTC Connect-compatible smartphones, Please check Pioneer website for Canada) Specifications and design subject to the list screen, press RETURN. Press / to scroll up to date information .... • PANDORA - HTC Connect has been tested with the playback screen being played back. Press NETWORK to switch the remote control to access the network. Internet radio that was playing last time is performed for the selected item. When you are not available...
... the following list: • NETRADIO - See Listening to play back. HTC Connect Certified Smartphones The HTC Connect-compatible smartphones, Please check Pioneer website for Canada) Specifications and design subject to the list screen, press RETURN. Press / to scroll up to date information .... • PANDORA - HTC Connect has been tested with the playback screen being played back. Press NETWORK to switch the remote control to access the network. Internet radio that was playing last time is performed for the selected item. When you are not available...
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... there are more than two DNS server addresses, enter "Secondary DNS Server" in and from the Favorites folder 1 Press NETWORK to switch the remote control to the M.SERVER or NETRADIO operation mode. 2 With the track or Internet radio station you want to delete from the Favorites folder. Note...7 62 42 Friendly Name - The name of this receiver (see below ). - Language can check the network settings of the receiver displayed on the remote control to navigate through the screens and select menu items. Press RETURN to exit the current menu. • Press HOME MENU at any time to...
... there are more than two DNS server addresses, enter "Secondary DNS Server" in and from the Favorites folder 1 Press NETWORK to switch the remote control to the M.SERVER or NETRADIO operation mode. 2 With the track or Internet radio station you want to delete from the Favorites folder. Note...7 62 42 Friendly Name - The name of this receiver (see below ). - Language can check the network settings of the receiver displayed on the remote control to navigate through the screens and select menu items. Press RETURN to exit the current menu. • Press HOME MENU at any time to...
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... liking. Chapter 7 Home Menu Using the Home Menu The following speakers: • Front - Press RECEIVER to switch on the remote control to fine-tune your TV. Use and ENTER on . 2 Switch the TV input to your front speakers reproduce bass frequencies effectively...OSD Setup - Set the audio return channel function or set of your speaker system (page 50). - OSD Setup VSX-1023 VSX-823 • Auto MCACC - X.Over c . OSD Setup Home Menu 1 . Component Input (VSX-1023 only) - Auto MCACC 2 . Sets to specify your speakers from the Manual SP Setup menu. 2 ....
... liking. Chapter 7 Home Menu Using the Home Menu The following speakers: • Front - Press RECEIVER to switch on the remote control to fine-tune your TV. Use and ENTER on . 2 Switch the TV input to your front speakers reproduce bass frequencies effectively...OSD Setup - Set the audio return channel function or set of your speaker system (page 50). - OSD Setup VSX-1023 VSX-823 • Auto MCACC - X.Over c . OSD Setup Home Menu 1 . Component Input (VSX-1023 only) - Auto MCACC 2 . Sets to specify your speakers from the Manual SP Setup menu. 2 ....
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... finished, press RETURN. 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 channel using /. Input Assign a . Component Input 3a . Back L Surround L Subwoofer 0dB...SIGNAL SEL several times to the Manual SP Setup menu. You return to choose A (Analog). (see Selecting the audio input signal on the remote control. Analog Input b . Tip • You can also press CH SELECT and use / to select the channel, ...
... finished, press RETURN. 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 channel using /. Input Assign a . Component Input 3a . Back L Surround L Subwoofer 0dB...SIGNAL SEL several times to the Manual SP Setup menu. You return to choose A (Analog). (see Selecting the audio input signal on the remote control. Analog Input b . Tip • You can also press CH SELECT and use / to select the channel, ...