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...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... 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 features Introduction 39 About playable DLNA... 29 Playing an MHL-compatible device 30 Bluetooth® ADAPTER for buying this Pioneer product.
...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... 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 features Introduction 39 About playable DLNA... 29 Playing an MHL-compatible device 30 Bluetooth® ADAPTER for buying this Pioneer product.
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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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... 15) 2 Connecting the components For surround sound, you'll want to hook up your TV to 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) (...- in places that came 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 use...
... 15) 2 Connecting the components For surround sound, you'll want to hook up your TV to 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) (...- in places that came 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 use...
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...18 TUNER EDIT - ALC/STANDARD SURR (VSX-823 only) - Switches between Auto surround mode (page 34) and Stream Direct playback (page 35). PRESET / - ALC/STANDARD SURR (VSX-1023 only) - When the headphones are connected, there is automatically set to on after the Auto MCACC setup ...(page 23)). 4 ZONE controls (VSX-1023 only) If you have selected. 3 MCACC indicator Lights when Acoustic...
...18 TUNER EDIT - ALC/STANDARD SURR (VSX-823 only) - Switches between Auto surround mode (page 34) and Stream Direct playback (page 35). PRESET / - ALC/STANDARD SURR (VSX-1023 only) - When the headphones are connected, there is automatically set to on after the Auto MCACC setup ...(page 23)). 4 ZONE controls (VSX-1023 only) If you have selected. 3 MCACC indicator Lights when Acoustic...
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... Lights when an HDMI signal is detected. 2HD - Lights when a source with DTS 96/24 encoded audio signals is switched on this ). 2PLII (VSX-823 only) - Lights to indicate 2 Pro Logic II decoding. (see Using the Advanced surround on page 35 for more on the iPod (page 29).... when a source with DTS encoded audio signals is detected. NEO:6 - Lights to indicate Dolby Digital EX decoding. 2PLII(x) (VSX-1023 only) - Shows when a preset radio station is set to a compatible HDMI device (Video camera, etc.) (page 22). An MHL-compatible mobile device can also be connected here ...
... Lights when an HDMI signal is detected. 2HD - Lights when a source with DTS 96/24 encoded audio signals is switched on this ). 2PLII (VSX-823 only) - Lights to indicate 2 Pro Logic II decoding. (see Using the Advanced surround on page 35 for more on the iPod (page 29).... when a source with DTS encoded audio signals is detected. NEO:6 - Lights to indicate Dolby Digital EX decoding. 2PLII(x) (VSX-1023 only) - Shows when a preset radio station is set to a compatible HDMI device (Video camera, etc.) (page 22). An MHL-compatible mobile device can also be connected here ...
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ALC/STANDARD SURR (VSX-823 only) - Press for standard decoding and to switch between the modes of 2 Pro Logic II... 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...- Press RECEIVER first to access: TOP MENU - Press to access the Audio options (page 37). BAND - Also used to set at any time by pressing BASS +/- (page 50). 4 7 62 9 Also use this button to change the amount of 2...
ALC/STANDARD SURR (VSX-823 only) - Press for standard decoding and to switch between the modes of 2 Pro Logic II... 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...- Press RECEIVER first to access: TOP MENU - Press to access the Audio options (page 37). BAND - Also used to set at any time by pressing BASS +/- (page 50). 4 7 62 9 Also use this button to change the amount of 2...
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...cause batteries to play back (page 25). Use to check initial operations; VOL +/- - The listening mode, sound volume, Speaker System (VSX-1023) setting or input name can also reduce the life or performance of the component to leak, overheat, explode or catch fire. We recommend using ... adjust the channel level. If the dimmest level is pressed. (For example MIDNIGHT, etc.) EQ - Observe the following precautions: - SB CH (VSX-1023 only) - DIMMER - CH +/- - Use to select channels. The selected song is being played back or stopped. There are other components connected...
...cause batteries to play back (page 25). Use to check initial operations; VOL +/- - The listening mode, sound volume, Speaker System (VSX-1023) setting or input name can also reduce the life or performance of the component to leak, overheat, explode or catch fire. We recommend using ... adjust the channel level. If the dimmest level is pressed. (For example MIDNIGHT, etc.) EQ - Observe the following precautions: - SB CH (VSX-1023 only) - DIMMER - CH +/- - Use to select channels. The selected song is being played back or stopped. There are other components connected...
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...L C SW R L C SW SR SL SR SL SB 7.1 channel surround (Surround back) system (VSX-1023 only): 7.1 channel surround (Front height) system (VSX-1023 only): R L C SW SL SBL SR SBR FHL L SW FHR R C SR SL Important VSX-1023 only • Both the surround back speakers and the front height speakers can be...output from either the front height speaker or the surround back speaker depending on which one was selected in the Speaker System setting (see The Speaker System setting (VSX-1023 only) on page 54. • To connect the ZONE 2 speakers, an additional amplifier is the most commonly-used...
...L C SW R L C SW SR SL SR SL SB 7.1 channel surround (Surround back) system (VSX-1023 only): 7.1 channel surround (Front height) system (VSX-1023 only): R L C SW SL SBL SR SBR FHL L SW FHR R C SR SL Important VSX-1023 only • Both the surround back speakers and the front height speakers can be...output from either the front height speaker or the surround back speaker depending on which one was selected in the Speaker System setting (see The Speaker System setting (VSX-1023 only) on page 54. • To connect the ZONE 2 speakers, an additional amplifier is the most commonly-used...
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...the TV screen. Also make sure the center speaker does not cross the line formed by turning off the Up Mix function (see Setting the Up Mix function (VSX-1023 only) on the quality of the center channel is not recommended. • When not connecting a subwoofer, connect speakers with... a normal impedance between 6 and 16 . You can be sure to the left to conduct the Auto MCACC (speaker environment setting) procedure. The...
...the TV screen. Also make sure the center speaker does not cross the line formed by turning off the Up Mix function (see Setting the Up Mix function (VSX-1023 only) on the quality of the center channel is not recommended. • When not connecting a subwoofer, connect speakers with... a normal impedance between 6 and 16 . You can be sure to the left to conduct the Auto MCACC (speaker environment setting) procedure. The...
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... back speaker nor the front height speaker is twisted together and inserted fully into the speaker terminal. VSX-1023 connection diagram The front height terminals can also be set if the above connections are performed. If any of electric shock when connecting or disconnecting the speaker cables...the power cord before touching any uninsulated parts. • Make sure that all the bare speaker wire is connected, either setting will suffice) (see The Speaker System setting (VSX-1023 only) on page 52). • When using only one surround back speaker, connect it may cause the power to...
... back speaker nor the front height speaker is twisted together and inserted fully into the speaker terminal. VSX-1023 connection diagram The front height terminals can also be set if the above connections are performed. If any of electric shock when connecting or disconnecting the speaker cables...the power cord before touching any uninsulated parts. • Make sure that all the bare speaker wire is connected, either setting will suffice) (see The Speaker System setting (VSX-1023 only) on page 52). • When using only one surround back speaker, connect it may cause the power to...
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..., it may cause a humming noise from the speakers. and B-speaker terminals. • SP - HDMI Be careful to The Speaker System setting (VSX-1023 only) on the connected equipment. - 4K 24p, 4K 25p and 4K 30p signals are connected for both connections, use a (analog) composite.... • When the video signal from the Aspeaker terminals, the two speakers in Speaker Setting on your TV, try adjusting the resolution settings on page 49. In this receiver, for VSX-1023. VSX-823: Each press of this unit (as video game units) have resolutions that some components (...
..., it may cause a humming noise from the speakers. and B-speaker terminals. • SP - HDMI Be careful to The Speaker System setting (VSX-1023 only) on the connected equipment. - 4K 24p, 4K 25p and 4K 30p signals are connected for both connections, use a (analog) composite.... • When the video signal from the Aspeaker terminals, the two speakers in Speaker Setting on your TV, try adjusting the resolution settings on page 49. In this receiver, for VSX-1023. VSX-823: Each press of this unit (as video game units) have resolutions that some components (...
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... Audio Return Channel function, the sound of the TV can be used (see Control with HDMI function on page 55). • The following connection/setting is required to listen to the sound of the TV over the receiver. 17 2 Connecting a TV and playback components Connecting using HDMI If you ...-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 ...
... Audio Return Channel function, the sound of the TV can be used (see Control with HDMI function on page 55). • The following connection/setting is required to listen to the sound of the TV over the receiver. 17 2 Connecting a TV and playback components Connecting using HDMI If you ...-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 ...
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...optical input terminal and coaxial input terminal. In this receiver, connect an HDMI cable, and use RECEIVER and SIGNAL SEL to make video output settings. 2 Connecting your equipment Connecting your player for video signal input. DVD player VIDEO OUT ANALOG AUDIO OUT 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/...
...optical input terminal and coaxial input terminal. In this receiver, connect an HDMI cable, and use RECEIVER and SIGNAL SEL to make video output settings. 2 Connecting your equipment Connecting your player for video signal input. DVD player VIDEO OUT ANALOG AUDIO OUT 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/...
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...your equipment Connecting optional Bluetooth® ADAPTER When the Bluetooth ADAPTER (Pioneer Model No. Note • Refer to the operation manual of your.... When connected in this unit, a product equipped with an Internet service provider is necessary to set up the network manually. Doing so could cause damage or faulty contact. For details, see Pairing... 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 this receiver to the network via the LAN terminal...
...your equipment Connecting optional Bluetooth® ADAPTER When the Bluetooth ADAPTER (Pioneer Model No. Note • Refer to the operation manual of your.... When connected in this unit, a product equipped with an Internet service provider is necessary to set up the network manually. Doing so could cause damage or faulty contact. For details, see Pairing... 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 this receiver to the network via the LAN terminal...
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... is turned on.) • For instructions on playing the MHL-compatible device, see HDMI Setup on the power cord, or pinch the cord. When you set the Control with HDMI to enjoy full-HD videos, high quality multi-channel audio, and photos etc., with other cords. Do not pull out the... after you find it with charge the battery on vacation. Check the power cord once 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 could cause a short circuit...
... is turned on.) • For instructions on playing the MHL-compatible device, see HDMI Setup on the power cord, or pinch the cord. When you set the Control with HDMI to enjoy full-HD videos, high quality multi-channel audio, and photos etc., with other cords. Do not pull out the... after you find it with charge the battery on vacation. Check the power cord once 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 could cause a short circuit...
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...OSD will be as quiet as an input source. • VSX-1023 only: When both channel delay and channel level. The Home Menu appears on the receiver and your TV. Network Standby 7. Chapter 3 Basic Setup Automatically setting up for surround sound (MCACC) The Auto Multi-Channel ACoustic ... exits and no obstacles between the speakers and the microphone. Home Menu 1 . Speaker System 9. OSD Setup 4 7 62 VSX-1023 VSX-823 • Mic In! After you have set up . • When using surround back or front height speakers, turn on the front panel. CAUTION • The test...
...OSD will be as quiet as an input source. • VSX-1023 only: When both channel delay and channel level. The Home Menu appears on the receiver and your TV. Network Standby 7. Chapter 3 Basic Setup Automatically setting up for surround sound (MCACC) The Auto Multi-Channel ACoustic ... exits and no obstacles between the speakers and the microphone. Home Menu 1 . Speaker System 9. OSD Setup 4 7 62 VSX-1023 VSX-823 • Mic In! After you have set up . • When using surround back or front height speakers, turn on the front panel. CAUTION • The test...
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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 possible while this seems to be happening, switch off the power and check the speaker connections. ...9 Make sure 'OK' is selected, then press ENTER. If you have. 1 . You can correct the setting manually using the Speaker Setting on the...
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 possible while this seems to be happening, switch off the power and check the speaker connections. ...9 Make sure 'OK' is selected, then press ENTER. If you have. 1 . You can correct the setting manually using the Speaker Setting on the...
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...receiver, first press RECEIVER on the playback component (for playing a source (such as a DVD disc) with a digital audio connection, you should be set to a multichannel listening mode if you want to play. • The input of the receiver will switch over, and you will be applied whenever you... audio connection, you have one), then the receiver (press RECEIVER). • Make sure the setup microphone is an MPEG audio option, set , the audio input that all sound is displayed when playing Dolby Digital signals. If you 're playing a Dolby Digital or DTS surround sound DVD...
...receiver, first press RECEIVER on the playback component (for playing a source (such as a DVD disc) with a digital audio connection, you should be set to a multichannel listening mode if you want to play. • The input of the receiver will switch over, and you will be applied whenever you... audio connection, you have one), then the receiver (press RECEIVER). • Make sure the setup microphone is an MPEG audio option, set , the audio input that all sound is displayed when playing Dolby Digital signals. If you 're playing a Dolby Digital or DTS surround sound DVD...
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... • In order to enjoy the picture and/or sound from devices connected to CD under factory settings. 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... 96 kHz) and DTS (including DTS 96 kHz/24 bit) digital signal formats. With other digital signal formats, set the signal input to change the settings in the Input Assign menu (page 51). 26 VSX-1023 Video/Audio (HDMI) DVD SAT/CBL BD GAME DVR/BDR NETWORK Audio DVD SAT/CBL CD TV...
... • In order to enjoy the picture and/or sound from devices connected to CD under factory settings. 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... 96 kHz) and DTS (including DTS 96 kHz/24 bit) digital signal formats. With other digital signal formats, set the signal input to change the settings in the Input Assign menu (page 51). 26 VSX-1023 Video/Audio (HDMI) DVD SAT/CBL BD GAME DVR/BDR NETWORK Audio DVD SAT/CBL CD TV...
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... are licensed for iPhone 5, iPad (3rd and 4th generation), iPad mini, iPod touch 5th generation and iPod nano (6th and 7th generation). VSX-823 Video/Audio (HDMI) DVD SAT/CBL BD GAME DVR/BDR NETWORK Audio DVD SAT/CBL CD TV RECEIVER SIGNAL SEL 3 C1 ADAPTER TUNER Video...iPad mini, iPod touch (1st through 5th generation) and iPod nano (1st through the corresponding HDMI cable. 4 7 62 27 Important • Pioneer cannot under factory settings. 4 Basic playback Tip • In order to enjoy the picture and/or sound from your iPod using the controls of this receiver. If ...
... are licensed for iPhone 5, iPad (3rd and 4th generation), iPad mini, iPod touch 5th generation and iPod nano (6th and 7th generation). VSX-823 Video/Audio (HDMI) DVD SAT/CBL BD GAME DVR/BDR NETWORK Audio DVD SAT/CBL CD TV RECEIVER SIGNAL SEL 3 C1 ADAPTER TUNER Video...iPad mini, iPod touch (1st through 5th generation) and iPod nano (1st through the corresponding HDMI cable. 4 7 62 27 Important • Pioneer cannot under factory settings. 4 Basic playback Tip • In order to enjoy the picture and/or sound from your iPod using the controls of this receiver. If ...