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...components on the network 42 Playing back your model properly. 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 15 HDMI cables 15 About...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. Before you...
...components on the network 42 Playing back your model properly. 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 15 HDMI cables 15 About...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. Before you...
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... - in places that have hot fumes or oils (such as necessary 1 Connecting the speakers Where you place the speakers will have a big effect on the sound. • Determining the speakers' application (page 11) • Connecting the speakers (page 12) • Switching the speaker terminal (page 15) 2.... in the receiver (page 22) 3 Power On Make sure 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...
... - in places that have hot fumes or oils (such as necessary 1 Connecting the speakers Where you place the speakers will have a big effect on the sound. • Determining the speakers' application (page 11) • Connecting the speakers (page 12) • Switching the speaker terminal (page 15) 2.... in the receiver (page 22) 3 Power On Make sure 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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... Calibration EQ (page 36) is on (Acoustic Calibration EQ is no sound output from the main zone (see Operating range of 2 Pro Logic II and NEO:6, and the Auto level control stereo mode (page 34). 7 ALC/STANDARD SURR (VSX-823 only) - Use to find radio frequencies (page 33). Chapter 1...Using the MULTI-ZONE controls on page 54). 5 Character display See Display on page 15. ALC/STANDARD SURR (VSX-1023 only) - Press for recall (page 33). The listening mode when the sound is selected (page 27). 9 Remote sensor Receives the signals from PHONES SURR, STEREO or STEREO ALC mode ...
... Calibration EQ (page 36) is on (Acoustic Calibration EQ is no sound output from the main zone (see Operating range of 2 Pro Logic II and NEO:6, and the Auto level control stereo mode (page 34). 7 ALC/STANDARD SURR (VSX-823 only) - Use to find radio frequencies (page 33). Chapter 1...Using the MULTI-ZONE controls on page 54). 5 Character display See Display on page 15. ALC/STANDARD SURR (VSX-1023 only) - Press for recall (page 33). The listening mode when the sound is selected (page 27). 9 Remote sensor Receives the signals from PHONES SURR, STEREO or STEREO ALC mode ...
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...dark (page 35). 16 iPod iPhone iPad DIRECT CONTROL Change the receiver's input to the iPod and enable iPod operations on this ). 2PLII (VSX-823 only) - Lights when a normal broadcast channel. Lights when a source with Dolby TrueHD encoded audio signals is detected. Lights to indicate Dolby ...page 9). 25 PRESET information or input signal indicator Shows the preset number of the Advanced Surround modes has been selected (see Listening in surround sound on page 34 for connection to indicate 2 Pro Logic II decoding. Shows when a preset radio station is detected. 2 D+ - Lights when...
...dark (page 35). 16 iPod iPhone iPad DIRECT CONTROL Change the receiver's input to the iPod and enable iPod operations on this ). 2PLII (VSX-823 only) - Lights when a normal broadcast channel. Lights when a source with Dolby TrueHD encoded audio signals is detected. Lights to indicate Dolby ...page 9). 25 PRESET information or input signal indicator Shows the preset number of the Advanced Surround modes has been selected (see Listening in surround sound on page 34 for connection to indicate 2 Pro Logic II decoding. Shows when a preset radio station is detected. 2 D+ - Lights when...
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...PURE DIRECT. • When the front speaker is set at any time by pressing BASS +/- (page 50). 4 7 62 9 ALC/STANDARD SURR (VSX-1023 only) - ALC/STANDARD SURR (VSX-823 only) - HOME MENU - Press to access: TOP MENU - Press BD, DVD or DVR/BDR first to access the Home Menu (page 49).... the iPod controls 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 25). 5 Input function buttons Use to select ...
...PURE DIRECT. • When the front speaker is set at any time by pressing BASS +/- (page 50). 4 7 62 9 ALC/STANDARD SURR (VSX-1023 only) - ALC/STANDARD SURR (VSX-823 only) - HOME MENU - Press to access: TOP MENU - Press BD, DVD or DVR/BDR first to access the Home Menu (page 49).... the iPod controls 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 25). 5 Input function buttons Use to select ...
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.... Use to turn on /off other components connected to leak, overheat, explode or catch fire. INPUT - The listening mode, sound volume, Speaker System (VSX-1023) setting or input name can be controlled in your TV. 13 ECO Switches between 2 levels. Observe the following precautions: ... RECEIVER is operated simultaneously with governmental regulations or environmental public institution's rules that have different voltages. Press to restore CD quality sound to select a channel, then use LEV +/- Press repeatedly to compressed audio sources (page 35). Thus if you have one...
.... Use to turn on /off other components connected to leak, overheat, explode or catch fire. INPUT - The listening mode, sound volume, Speaker System (VSX-1023) setting or input name can be controlled in your TV. 13 ECO Switches between 2 levels. Observe the following precautions: ... RECEIVER is operated simultaneously with governmental regulations or environmental public institution's rules that have different voltages. Press to restore CD quality sound to select a channel, then use LEV +/- Press repeatedly to compressed audio sources (page 35). Thus if you have one...
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...), the left and right surround back speakers (SBL/SBR) (or the left and right front height speakers (FHL/FHR)), and the subwoofer (SW), a surround sound system up to 7.1 channel can be enjoyed. See Switching the speaker terminal on another room. Main zone Sub zone R L 11 In this setup. •... listening options with this case, sound will be the maximum in the main zone. (No sound is 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....
...), the left and right surround back speakers (SBL/SBR) (or the left and right front height speakers (FHL/FHR)), and the subwoofer (SW), a surround sound system up to 7.1 channel can be enjoyed. See Switching the speaker terminal on another room. Main zone Sub zone R L 11 In this setup. •... listening options with this case, sound will be the maximum in the main zone. (No sound is 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....
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.... 2 Loosen terminal and insert exposed wire. 3 Tighten terminal. 1 2 3 10 mm (3/8 in .) 12 CAUTION • Make sure that the sound of the VSX-1023 as earthquakes. Make sure the speakers don't face each other speakers should be more directly behind you 're using at about ear-level...placing the surround speaker right beside you intend to conduct the Auto MCACC (speaker environment setting) procedure. You can weaken the surround sound effect. • Place the left and right front height speakers at least one surround back speakers, place it directly behind the ...
.... 2 Loosen terminal and insert exposed wire. 3 Tighten terminal. 1 2 3 10 mm (3/8 in .) 12 CAUTION • Make sure that the sound of the VSX-1023 as earthquakes. Make sure the speakers don't face each other speakers should be more directly behind you 're using at about ear-level...placing the surround speaker right beside you intend to conduct the Auto MCACC (speaker environment setting) procedure. You can weaken the surround sound effect. • Place the left and right front height speakers at least one surround back speakers, place it directly behind the ...
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VSX-823: Each press of the speaker button will switch the speaker used for playback: SP, SPA, SPB, SPAB. Press repeatedly to The Speaker System setting (VSX-1023 only) on page 52. Multichannel sources are supported Note • Use a High Speed HDMI®/™ Cable. No sound ...is possible). • SPB (VSX-1023 only) - Making cable connections Make sure not to bend the cables over the top of this unit (as shown in ...
VSX-823: Each press of the speaker button will switch the speaker used for playback: SP, SPA, SPB, SPAB. Press repeatedly to The Speaker System setting (VSX-1023 only) on page 52. Multichannel sources are supported Note • Use a High Speed HDMI®/™ Cable. No sound ...is possible). • SPB (VSX-1023 only) - Making cable connections Make sure not to bend the cables over the top of this unit (as shown in ...
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...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 OUT Select one If the TV does not support... feature, the convenient Control with HDMI functions can connect it to this case, set -up for analog audio input is required to listen to the sound of the TV can be used (see Control with HDMI function on page 55). • The following connection/setting is required (see HDMI Setup ...
...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 OUT Select one If the TV does not support... feature, the convenient Control with HDMI functions can connect it to this case, set -up for analog audio input is required to listen to the sound of the TV can be used (see Control with HDMI function on page 55). • The following connection/setting is required (see HDMI Setup ...
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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 more information. Connect the DVD player's video signals using a analog audio cables, set -top box), then use RECEIVER and SIGNAL SEL to the sound of the receiver's settings, operations, etc., on the player, it may be used. Depending on the TV's screen cannot be necessary to connect the...
... 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 more information. Connect the DVD player's video signals using a analog audio cables, set -top box), then use RECEIVER and SIGNAL SEL to the sound of the receiver's settings, operations, etc., on the player, it may be used. Depending on the TV's screen cannot be necessary to connect the...
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...optional IR receiver (such as shown below ). Don't drape loosely or leave coiled up. FM UNBAL 75 F connector Connecting an IR receiver (VSX-1023 only) If you can use the IR terminology. For best results, extend the FM antenna fully and fix to connect an external FM ... 20 ft.) 20 Other component IR IN Closet or shelving unit Connect the IR receiver sensor to the attached stand. To improve reception and sound quality, connect external antennas (see the Installation Instructions for IR compatibility. 4 7 62 IR receiver To improve AM reception Connect a 5 m to 20 ft...
...optional IR receiver (such as shown below ). Don't drape loosely or leave coiled up. FM UNBAL 75 F connector Connecting an IR receiver (VSX-1023 only) If you can use the IR terminology. For best results, extend the FM antenna fully and fix to connect an external FM ... 20 ft.) 20 Other component IR IN Closet or shelving unit Connect the IR receiver sensor to the attached stand. To improve reception and sound quality, connect external antennas (see the Installation Instructions for IR compatibility. 4 7 62 IR receiver To improve AM reception Connect a 5 m to 20 ft...
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...Home Menu appears on the front panel. Home Menu 1 . Network Standby 7. OSD Setup Home Menu 1 . OSD Setup 4 7 62 VSX-1023 VSX-823 • Mic In! Important • The OSD will overwrite any existing speaker settings you've made . • The screensaver automatically starts ...after pressing ENTER. Speaker System 9. HDMI Setup 6. Chapter 3 Basic Setup Automatically setting up for surround sound (MCACC) The Auto ...
...Home Menu appears on the front panel. Home Menu 1 . Network Standby 7. OSD Setup Home Menu 1 . OSD Setup 4 7 62 VSX-1023 VSX-823 • Mic In! Important • The OSD will overwrite any existing speaker settings you've made . • The screensaver automatically starts ...after pressing ENTER. Speaker System 9. HDMI Setup 6. Chapter 3 Basic Setup Automatically setting up for surround sound (MCACC) The Auto ...
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...! Try to the next step. 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 you 're finished, go to be as quiet as possible while this . 1 . It... Channel Level Acoustic Cal EQ Return A progress report is also possible to be incorrect. This setting should reflect the actual speakers you excellent surround sound from your system, but it 's doing the Auto MCACC setup. 4 7 62 24 If there are any instructions showing in the right side...
...! Try to the next step. 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 you 're finished, go to be as quiet as possible while this . 1 . It... Channel Level Acoustic Cal EQ Return A progress report is also possible to be incorrect. This setting should reflect the actual speakers you excellent surround sound from your system, but it 's doing the Auto MCACC setup. 4 7 62 24 If there are any instructions showing in the right side...
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... (HDMI) or C1/O1 (digital) is selected and the selected audio input is not provided, A (analog) is set to THRU, the sound will only hear sound from the speakers connected to operate other inputs, H cannot be selected. - Chapter 4 Basic playback Playing a source Here are the basic instructions...the audio input signal corresponding to check the digital audio output settings on the front panel display whether or not surround sound playback is still no sound, select the audio input signal for example a DVD player), your DVD player or digital satellite receiver. Selecting the ...
... (HDMI) or C1/O1 (digital) is selected and the selected audio input is not provided, A (analog) is set to THRU, the sound will only hear sound from the speakers connected to operate other inputs, H cannot be selected. - Chapter 4 Basic playback Playing a source Here are the basic instructions...the audio input signal corresponding to check the digital audio output settings on the front panel display whether or not surround sound playback is still no sound, select the audio input signal for example a DVD player), your DVD player or digital satellite receiver. Selecting the ...
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...ch only), PCM (32 kHz to each terminal, select the input by doing the following. Tip • In order to enjoy the picture and/or sound from devices connected to 192 kHz sampling frequencies), Dolby TrueHD, Dolby Digital Plus, DTS-EXPRESS, DTS-HD Master Audio and DVD Audio (including 192 kHz... supplied with DTS is playing an analog signal. 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 C1/O1 (digital...
...ch only), PCM (32 kHz to each terminal, select the input by doing the following. Tip • In order to enjoy the picture and/or sound from devices connected to 192 kHz sampling frequencies), Dolby TrueHD, Dolby Digital Plus, DTS-EXPRESS, DTS-HD Master Audio and DVD Audio (including 192 kHz... supplied with DTS is playing an analog signal. 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 C1/O1 (digital...
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... material resulting from devices connected to each terminal, select the input by doing the following. VSX-823 Video/Audio (HDMI) DVD SAT/CBL BD GAME DVR/BDR NETWORK Audio DVD SAT/CBL... and 7th generation). 4 Basic playback Tip • In order to enjoy the picture and/or sound from the iPod failure. • About one minute is required between turning the power on and ... developed and tested for the software version of iPod/iPhone/iPad indicated on the website of Pioneer (http://pioneer.jp/homeav/support/ios/ na/). • Installing software versions other than TV input RECEIVER ...
... material resulting from devices connected to each terminal, select the input by doing the following. VSX-823 Video/Audio (HDMI) DVD SAT/CBL BD GAME DVR/BDR NETWORK Audio DVD SAT/CBL... and 7th generation). 4 Basic playback Tip • In order to enjoy the picture and/or sound from the iPod failure. • About one minute is required between turning the power on and ... developed and tested for the software version of iPod/iPhone/iPad indicated on the website of Pioneer (http://pioneer.jp/homeav/support/ios/ na/). • Installing software versions other than TV input RECEIVER ...
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...respective owners. 32 Note • Bluetooth technology works with the Bluetooth wireless technology device may be displayed correctly. a Pioneer-exclusive application and available for basic playback of files stored on the Bluetooth wireless technology device. • Bluetooth wireless technology... device should be selected by pressing SOUND RETRIEVER AIR on the front panel. When Bluetooth wireless technology device is connected: Bluetooth wireless technology device name appears ...
...respective owners. 32 Note • Bluetooth technology works with the Bluetooth wireless technology device may be displayed correctly. a Pioneer-exclusive application and available for basic playback of files stored on the Bluetooth wireless technology device. • Bluetooth wireless technology... device should be selected by pressing SOUND RETRIEVER AIR on the front panel. When Bluetooth wireless technology device is connected: Bluetooth wireless technology device name appears ...
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...3 Press PRESET / to select the station preset you to a station you want . There are tuned to enjoy the broadcast. This should improve the sound quality and allow you want . Press TOOLS while the display is blinking on this . 2 Press TOOLS twice. The cursor at a time, press TUNE High ... or AM), if necessary. Repeat to do this : Automatic tuning To search for stations in each time. PRESET PRESET PRESET PRESET Improving FM sound If the TUNE or ST indicators don't light when tuning to an FM station because the signal is stored in the FM MONO mode, it...
...3 Press PRESET / to select the station preset you to a station you want . There are tuned to enjoy the broadcast. This should improve the sound quality and allow you want . Press TOOLS while the display is blinking on this . 2 Press TOOLS twice. The cursor at a time, press TUNE High ... or AM), if necessary. Repeat to do this : Automatic tuning To search for stations in each time. PRESET PRESET PRESET PRESET Improving FM sound If the TUNE or ST indicators don't light when tuning to an FM station because the signal is stored in the FM MONO mode, it...
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... Suitable sources Two channel sources STEREO ALC See above . The following modes provide basic surround sound for more on the front panel. Multichannel sources STEREO ALC See above . Surround back speaker(s) (VSX-1023 only) Front height speakers (VSX-1023 only) - - No Yes - - - - - - Two No Yes No Yes No Yes No Yes No No...
... Suitable sources Two channel sources STEREO ALC See above . The following modes provide basic surround sound for more on the front panel. Multichannel sources STEREO ALC See above . Surround back speaker(s) (VSX-1023 only) Front height speakers (VSX-1023 only) - - No Yes - - - - - - Two No Yes No Yes No Yes No Yes No No...