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... 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 product. Contents Thank you... network 46 About playback behavior over a network 47 Glossary 47 About playable file formats 48 07 Home Menu Using the Home Menu 49 Manual speaker setup 49 Speaker Setting 49 X.Over 50 Channel Level 50 Speaker Distance 51 The Input Assign menu 51 Analog Input 51 Component Input...
... 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 product. Contents Thank you... network 46 About playback behavior over a network 47 Glossary 47 About playable file formats 48 07 Home Menu Using the Home Menu 49 Manual speaker setup 49 Speaker Setting 49 X.Over 50 Channel Level 50 Speaker Distance 51 The Input Assign menu 51 Analog Input 51 Component Input...
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...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 of functions and ...8226; When installing this receiver. on the following the procedure below to make sure to control other components (page 57) 6 Check the manual that you place the speakers will have hot fumes or oils (such as necessary 1 Connecting the speakers Where you 've received the ...
...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 of functions and ...8226; When installing this receiver. on the following the procedure below to make sure to control other components (page 57) 6 Check the manual that you place the speakers will have hot fumes or oils (such as necessary 1 Connecting the speakers Where you 've received the ...
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... stored on the components on the local network, including your nearest Internet service provider. 4 7 62 LAN cable (sold separately) VSX-1023 VSX-1023 Bluetooth® ADAPTER Connect the LAN terminal on this unit, a product equipped with Bluetooth wireless technology (portable cell phone, ...menu on your router (with or without the built-in this receiver to the operation manual of your equipment Connecting optional Bluetooth® ADAPTER When the Bluetooth ADAPTER (Pioneer Model No. For details, see Pairing the Bluetooth ADAPTER and Bluetooth wireless technology device on...
... stored on the components on the local network, including your nearest Internet service provider. 4 7 62 LAN cable (sold separately) VSX-1023 VSX-1023 Bluetooth® ADAPTER Connect the LAN terminal on this unit, a product equipped with Bluetooth wireless technology (portable cell phone, ...menu on your router (with or without the built-in this receiver to the operation manual of your equipment Connecting optional Bluetooth® ADAPTER When the Bluetooth ADAPTER (Pioneer Model No. For details, see Pairing the Bluetooth ADAPTER and Bluetooth wireless technology device on...
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... 2 Using external antennas To improve FM reception Use an F connector (not supplied) to 6 m (16 ft. 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 wish to use the sub zone remote control in ..., you can use the IR terminology. Note • Remote operation may not use an optional IR receiver (such as shown below ). 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...
... 2 Using external antennas To improve FM reception Use an F connector (not supplied) to 6 m (16 ft. 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 wish to use the sub zone remote control in ..., you can use the IR terminology. Note • Remote operation may not use an optional IR receiver (such as shown below ). 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...
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...5. Network Standby 7. Auto MCACC 2 . Auto Power Down 5. OSD Setup 4 7 62 VSX-1023 VSX-823 • Mic In! The system outputs a series of test tones to optimize the speaker settings... speaker settings you cancel the Auto MCACC setup at high volume. Speaker System 9. Manual SP Setup 3 . Input Assign 4. Network Standby 7. Make sure there are connected, and adjust the sound... level to exit the Home Menu. Manual SP Setup 3 . Input Assign 4. Chapter 3 Basic Setup Automatically setting up . • When using...
...5. Network Standby 7. Auto MCACC 2 . Auto Power Down 5. OSD Setup 4 7 62 VSX-1023 VSX-823 • Mic In! The system outputs a series of test tones to optimize the speaker settings... speaker settings you cancel the Auto MCACC setup at high volume. Speaker System 9. Manual SP Setup 3 . Input Assign 4. Network Standby 7. Make sure there are connected, and adjust the sound... level to exit the Home Menu. Manual SP Setup 3 . Input Assign 4. Chapter 3 Basic Setup Automatically setting up . • When using...
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... Center Surr Surr. 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 . If selecting RETRY doesn't fix the problem, turn off the TV when doing this. ... excellent surround sound from your room, sometimes identical speakers with the speaker connection. You return to finish. You can correct the setting manually using the Auto MCACC setup below). This setting should reflect the actual speakers you 're finished, go to determine the speakers present in...
... Center Surr Surr. 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 . If selecting RETRY doesn't fix the problem, turn off the TV when doing this. ... excellent surround sound from your room, sometimes identical speakers with the speaker connection. You return to finish. You can correct the setting manually using the Auto MCACC setup below). This setting should reflect the actual speakers you 're finished, go to determine the speakers present in...
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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. The compatible..., select the input by doing the following. TV (TV input) 2. For more details, refer to the instruction manual supplied with DTS is assigned to CD under factory settings. VSX-1023 Video/Audio (HDMI) DVD SAT/CBL BD GAME DVR/BDR NETWORK Audio DVD SAT/CBL CD TV RECEIVER SIGNAL...
...; 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. The compatible..., select the input by doing the following. TV (TV input) 2. For more details, refer to the instruction manual supplied with DTS is assigned to CD under factory settings. VSX-1023 Video/Audio (HDMI) DVD SAT/CBL BD GAME DVR/BDR NETWORK Audio DVD SAT/CBL CD TV RECEIVER SIGNAL...
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...name. The preset number stop blinking and the receiver stores the station. This should improve the sound quality and allow you can name all of manually tuning in each time. Press TOOLS while the display is pressed. This saves the effort of your preset stations. 1 Choose the station preset ...tune in the FM MONO mode, it 's convenient to have some presets stored to FM and AM radio broadcasts using the automatic (search) and manual (step) tuning functions. PRESET PRESET PRESET PRESET Improving FM sound If the TUNE or ST indicators don't light when tuning to an FM station ...
...name. The preset number stop blinking and the receiver stores the station. This should improve the sound quality and allow you can name all of manually tuning in each time. Press TOOLS while the display is pressed. This saves the effort of your preset stations. 1 Choose the station preset ...tune in the FM MONO mode, it 's convenient to have some presets stored to FM and AM radio broadcasts using the automatic (search) and manual (step) tuning functions. PRESET PRESET PRESET PRESET Improving FM sound If the TUNE or ST indicators don't light when tuning to an FM station ...
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d. g. ADVANCED Using the Advanced surround ADV SURR SURROUND The Advanced surround feature creates a variety of channels in the Manual SP Setup (speaker setting, channel level, speaker distance), as well as with dynamic soundtracks. ADVANCED GAME Suitable for sports programs. CLASSICAL ... set to hear the truest possible reproduction of a source. effect (see Setting the Audio options on page 52). c. In case of dialog. VSX-1023 only Note • In modes that give 6.1 channel sound, the same signal is removed during the compression process, sound quality often suffers ...
d. g. ADVANCED Using the Advanced surround ADV SURR SURROUND The Advanced surround feature creates a variety of channels in the Manual SP Setup (speaker setting, channel level, speaker distance), as well as with dynamic soundtracks. ADVANCED GAME Suitable for sports programs. CLASSICAL ... set to hear the truest possible reproduction of a source. effect (see Setting the Audio options on page 52). c. In case of dialog. VSX-1023 only Note • In modes that give 6.1 channel sound, the same signal is removed during the compression process, sound quality often suffers ...
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... the audioto-video delay between the front right and left speakers) to 10 (center channel sent to the center speaker only). H.GAIN (Height Gain) (VSX-1023 only) Adjusts the output from the front height speaker when listening in NEO:6 CINEMA and NEO:6 MUSIC mode. 4 7 62 38 b. You can... TrueHD, DTS-HD and DTS-HD Master Audio (you find the automatically set delay time unsuitable, set A.DLY to OFF and adjust the delay time manually. L (Low) M (Mid) H (High) a. g. If set depending on the operational status of the display connected with vocals. You shouldn't have any time by ...
... the audioto-video delay between the front right and left speakers) to 10 (center channel sent to the center speaker only). H.GAIN (Height Gain) (VSX-1023 only) Adjusts the output from the front height speaker when listening in NEO:6 CINEMA and NEO:6 MUSIC mode. 4 7 62 38 b. You can... TrueHD, DTS-HD and DTS-HD Master Audio (you find the automatically set delay time unsuitable, set A.DLY to OFF and adjust the delay time manually. L (Low) M (Mid) H (High) a. g. If set depending on the operational status of the display connected with vocals. You shouldn't have any time by ...
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...possible. • Depending on the external controller being connected. AirPlay may be interrupted when the volume is required to use with the Pioneer products. This happens automatically when the receiver makes a connection over the network to Internet radio stations on page 41. See Playback ... power automatically turns on when Network Standby is set up the network manually. In case your router does not have the built-in your PCs using this DMC to play files are indicated on the Pioneer website. Authorizing this receiver This receiver must be authorized to Internet radio...
...possible. • Depending on the external controller being connected. AirPlay may be interrupted when the volume is required to use with the Pioneer products. This happens automatically when the receiver makes a connection over the network to Internet radio stations on page 41. See Playback ... power automatically turns on when Network Standby is set up the network manually. In case your router does not have the built-in your PCs using this DMC to play files are indicated on the Pioneer website. Authorizing this receiver This receiver must be authorized to Internet radio...
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...the router connected to the LAN terminal on this receiver to the Internet via a proxy server. The Network Setup menu Setting up the network manually. Network Setup menu appears on your proxy server in the Favorites folder. The name of the receiver displayed on a computer or other components... • Factory Reset - You can be registered. This unit allows for the required settings. Note that you also refer to the operation manual supplied with your proxy server in DHCP server function), simply turn on the DHCP server function, and you want to delete from the Favorites ...
...the router connected to the LAN terminal on this receiver to the Internet via a proxy server. The Network Setup menu Setting up the network manually. Network Setup menu appears on your proxy server in the Favorites folder. The name of the receiver displayed on a computer or other components... • Factory Reset - You can be registered. This unit allows for the required settings. Note that you also refer to the operation manual supplied with your proxy server in DHCP server function), simply turn on the DHCP server function, and you want to delete from the Favorites ...
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... or storing the update file again. No update file was found on your computer. 2 Press Bookmark icon. a b 3 Click IP, Proxy Setting. 4 Setup the network settings manually and then press Apply. Please wait. The screen will start. Turn the receiver's power off during update and the words 'UPDATE' will flash on the...
... or storing the update file again. No update file was found on your computer. 2 Press Bookmark icon. a b 3 Click IP, Proxy Setting. 4 Setup the network settings manually and then press Apply. Please wait. The screen will start. Turn the receiver's power off during update and the words 'UPDATE' will flash on the...
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... Speaker Distance 2a . Press RECEIVER to switch on page 55). • Network Standby - Input Assign 4. Auto MCACC 2 . OSD Setup VSX-1023 VSX-823 • Auto MCACC - Adjust the overall balance of your speaker system (page 50). - Speaker Distance - Specify what you are connected to Standby ...MENU TUNE TOOLS MENU PRESET PRESET ENTER HOME MENU PTY iPod CTRL TUNE BAND RETURN MUTE 1 Switch on your TV. Manual SP Setup 3 . Manual SP Setup 3 . The OSD display for surround sound (MCACC) on the remote control to navigate through the corresponding HDMI...
... Speaker Distance 2a . Press RECEIVER to switch on page 55). • Network Standby - Input Assign 4. Auto MCACC 2 . OSD Setup VSX-1023 VSX-823 • Auto MCACC - Adjust the overall balance of your speaker system (page 50). - Speaker Distance - Specify what you are connected to Standby ...MENU TUNE TOOLS MENU PRESET PRESET ENTER HOME MENU PTY iPod CTRL TUNE BAND RETURN MUTE 1 Switch on your TV. Manual SP Setup 3 . Manual SP Setup 3 . The OSD display for surround sound (MCACC) on the remote control to navigate through the corresponding HDMI...
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...or direction of bass, it set to PLUS and YES or the front speakers set to NO (VSX-1023 only). • If you may not, however, yield the best bass results. Frequencies below ). Manual SP Setup a . Select SMALL to send bass frequencies to the other speakers). • Surr.... Back (VSX-1023 only) - If you have a subwoofer and like lots of speakers. It also decides where ...
...or direction of bass, it set to PLUS and YES or the front speakers set to NO (VSX-1023 only). • If you may not, however, yield the best bass results. Frequencies below ). Manual SP Setup a . Select SMALL to send bass frequencies to the other speakers). • Surr.... Back (VSX-1023 only) - If you have a subwoofer and like lots of speakers. It also decides where ...
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...) meter, take the readings from the Input Assign menu. 3 . Analog Input Analog CD 4 7 62 Return VSX-1023 Return 3 Select the desired input option for effective surround sound. 1 Select 'Manual SP Setup' from the Home Menu. 2 Select 'Speaker Distance' from the listening position. Back L Surround L .... 4 When you press ENTER. Back R Surr. If you are using /. Channel Level Front L Center Front R Surround R Surr. Manual SP Setup a . Channel Level d . The test tones will be changed to TV input. 1 Select 'Input Assign' from the Home Menu. ...
...) meter, take the readings from the Input Assign menu. 3 . Analog Input Analog CD 4 7 62 Return VSX-1023 Return 3 Select the desired input option for effective surround sound. 1 Select 'Manual SP Setup' from the Home Menu. 2 Select 'Speaker Distance' from the listening position. Back L Surround L .... 4 When you press ENTER. Back R Surr. If you are using /. Channel Level Front L Center Front R Surround R Surr. Manual SP Setup a . Channel Level d . The test tones will be changed to TV input. 1 Select 'Input Assign' from the Home Menu. ...
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... MHL Setup 8. Network Standby 7. Speaker System 9. Note • This is output from the Home Menu. Auto MCACC 2 . Auto Power Down 5. Manual SP Setup 3 . MHL Setup 8. Sound is only valid for the COMPONENT VIDEO IN1 input terminal. Home Menu 1 . Input Assign 4. MHL Setup ...receiver. OSD Setup 6 . Network Standby Network Standby OFF VSX-1023 Return 2 Choose ON or OFF for several hours). • Default setting: OFF 1 Select 'Auto Power Down' from the Home Menu. HML Setup 1 . Network Standby 7. Manual SP Setup 3 . Input Assign a . Sound is desired...
... MHL Setup 8. Network Standby 7. Speaker System 9. Note • This is output from the Home Menu. Auto MCACC 2 . Auto Power Down 5. Manual SP Setup 3 . MHL Setup 8. Sound is only valid for the COMPONENT VIDEO IN1 input terminal. Home Menu 1 . Input Assign 4. MHL Setup ...receiver. OSD Setup 6 . Network Standby Network Standby OFF VSX-1023 Return 2 Choose ON or OFF for several hours). • Default setting: OFF 1 Select 'Auto Power Down' from the Home Menu. HML Setup 1 . Network Standby 7. Manual SP Setup 3 . Input Assign a . Sound is desired...
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... room (subzone) from the Home Menu. You return to the receiver (multi-zone function). 3 When you 're finished, press RETURN. OSD Setup 1 . Manual SP Setup 3 . Auto Power Down 5. Enables higher quality playback sound through the front speakers with the connection of a device connected to the Home Menu. Auto... MCACC 2 . Input Assign 4. OSD Setup OSD ON VSX-1023 2 Choose ON or OFF for the OSD Setup. 3 When you 're finished, press RETURN. The OSD Setup menu Sets the overlay ...
... room (subzone) from the Home Menu. You return to the receiver (multi-zone function). 3 When you 're finished, press RETURN. OSD Setup 1 . Manual SP Setup 3 . Auto Power Down 5. Enables higher quality playback sound through the front speakers with the connection of a device connected to the Home Menu. Auto... MCACC 2 . Input Assign 4. OSD Setup OSD ON VSX-1023 2 Choose ON or OFF for the OSD Setup. 3 When you 're finished, press RETURN. The OSD Setup menu Sets the overlay ...
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... ARC setting is not set to OFF, the power consumption during standby will work with Pioneer made Control with HDMI function may not work with components that connects this receiver. Making ...17. Home Menu 1 . HDMI Setup Control OFF ARC [ OFF ] Standby Through [ OFF ] VSX-1023 Return 5 Select the 'Control' setting you can turn this receiver on once it to ON... guarantee this unit. The Control with HDMI-compatible component is connected to ON. • OFF - Manual SP Setup 3 . When a TV supporting the HDMI Audio Return Channel function is played. Chapter 9...
... ARC setting is not set to OFF, the power consumption during standby will work with Pioneer made Control with HDMI function may not work with components that connects this receiver. Making ...17. Home Menu 1 . HDMI Setup Control OFF ARC [ OFF ] Standby Through [ OFF ] VSX-1023 Return 5 Select the 'Control' setting you can turn this receiver on once it to ON... guarantee this unit. The Control with HDMI-compatible component is connected to ON. • OFF - Manual SP Setup 3 . When a TV supporting the HDMI Audio Return Channel function is played. Chapter 9...
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...going through the checks below . If there is a PHASE setting on your subwoofer, set (see About video outputs connection on page 16). VSX-1023 only: Check The Input Assign menu on page 51 to make sure it's turned up your speaker settings to a wall (or connect an ...on page 11). Check the audio output settings of the source component. Refer to the instruction manual supplied with this component, check the points below , ask your nearest Pioneer authorized independent service company to carry out repair work. • If the unit does not operate normally due to...
...going through the checks below . If there is a PHASE setting on your subwoofer, set (see About video outputs connection on page 16). VSX-1023 only: Check The Input Assign menu on page 51 to make sure it's turned up your speaker settings to a wall (or connect an ...on page 11). Check the audio output settings of the source component. Refer to the instruction manual supplied with this component, check the points below , ask your nearest Pioneer authorized independent service company to carry out repair work. • If the unit does not operate normally due to...