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Operating Instructions Manual de instrucciones AUDIO/VIDEO MULTI-CHANNEL RECEIVER RECEPTOR MULTICANAL DE AUDIO/VÍDEO VSX-920 Register your product on http://www.pioneerelectronics.com (US) http://www.pioneerelectronics.ca (Canada) · Protect your new investment The details of ... the event of an insurance claim such as loss or theft. · Receive free tips, updates and service bulletins on your new product · Improve product development Your input helps us continue to design products that meet your needs. · Receive a free Pioneer newsletter Registered customers can opt in to...
Operating Instructions Manual de instrucciones AUDIO/VIDEO MULTI-CHANNEL RECEIVER RECEPTOR MULTICANAL DE AUDIO/VÍDEO VSX-920 Register your product on http://www.pioneerelectronics.com (US) http://www.pioneerelectronics.ca (Canada) · Protect your new investment The details of ... the event of an insurance claim such as loss or theft. · Receive free tips, updates and service bulletins on your new product · Improve product development Your input helps us continue to design products that meet your needs. · Receive a free Pioneer newsletter Registered customers can opt in to...
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...on the rear panel. SERVICE SUPPORT DIVISION Address: 1925 E. To prevent a fire or shock hazard, do not place any interference received, including interference that interference will be performed only by removing the mains plug from that the power supply voltage of California and ...-4-2-2-1a_A1_En WARNING: Handling the cord on proposition 65 known to operate the equipment. Product Name: AUDIO/VIDEO MULTI-CHANNEL RECEIVER Model Number: VSX-920 Responsible Party Name: PIONEER ELECTRONICS (USA) INC. D8-10-1-3_A1_En If the AC plug of time (for even during the warranty period. ...
...on the rear panel. SERVICE SUPPORT DIVISION Address: 1925 E. To prevent a fire or shock hazard, do not place any interference received, including interference that interference will be performed only by removing the mains plug from that the power supply voltage of California and ...-4-2-2-1a_A1_En WARNING: Handling the cord on proposition 65 known to operate the equipment. Product Name: AUDIO/VIDEO MULTI-CHANNEL RECEIVER Model Number: VSX-920 Responsible Party Name: PIONEER ELECTRONICS (USA) INC. D8-10-1-3_A1_En If the AC plug of time (for even during the warranty period. ...
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...Connecting other audio components 28 Connecting antennas 29 Using external antennas 29 Connecting to the front panel video terminal 30 Plugging in the receiver 30 05 Listening to your system Basic playback 34 Auto playback 35 Listening in surround sound 35 Using the Advanced surround effects ...presets 53 Naming preset stations 53 4 En Contents 01 Before you for buying this Pioneer product. Thank you start Checking what's in the box 7 Loading the batteries 7 Installing the receiver 7 Ventilation 8 04 Basic Setup Automatically setting up for surround sound (MCACC 31 ...
...Connecting other audio components 28 Connecting antennas 29 Using external antennas 29 Connecting to the front panel video terminal 30 Plugging in the receiver 30 05 Listening to your system Basic playback 34 Auto playback 35 Listening in surround sound 35 Using the Advanced surround effects ...presets 53 Naming preset stations 53 4 En Contents 01 Before you for buying this Pioneer product. Thank you start Checking what's in the box 7 Loading the batteries 7 Installing the receiver 7 Ventilation 8 04 Basic Setup Automatically setting up for surround sound (MCACC 31 ...
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...929; 7,392,195; 7,272,567 & other components 58 Preset Code List 59 10 Other connections Connecting an iPod 62 Connecting your iPod to the receiver . . . . . 62 iPod playback 63 Watching photos and video content 64 About iPod 64 Connecting a USB device 65 Connecting your USB device to the... receiver 65 Basic playback controls 65 Compressed audio compatibility 66 Bluetooth® ADAPTER for Wireless Enjoyment of Music 67 Wireless music play 67 Connecting...
...929; 7,392,195; 7,272,567 & other components 58 Preset Code List 59 10 Other connections Connecting an iPod 62 Connecting your iPod to the receiver . . . . . 62 iPod playback 63 Watching photos and video content 64 About iPod 64 Connecting a USB device 65 Connecting your USB device to the... receiver 65 Basic playback controls 65 Compressed audio compatibility 66 Bluetooth® ADAPTER for Wireless Enjoyment of Music 67 Wireless music play 67 Connecting...
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...SBL) 3 Connecting the components For surround sound, you'll want to hook up using a digital connection from the BD/DVD player to the receiver. • About the video converter (page 23) • Connecting a TV and playback components (page 24) • Connecting antennas (page 29) ...; Plugging in the box (page 7) • Loading the batteries (page 7) 2 Connecting the speakers Where you don't know how to do this receiver. The colors of the steps indicate the following the procedure below for surround sound (MCACC) (page 31) 7 Basic playback (page 34) ...
...SBL) 3 Connecting the components For surround sound, you'll want to hook up using a digital connection from the BD/DVD player to the receiver. • About the video converter (page 23) • Connecting a TV and playback components (page 24) • Connecting antennas (page 29) ...; Plugging in the box (page 7) • Loading the batteries (page 7) 2 Connecting the speakers Where you don't know how to do this receiver. The colors of the steps indicate the following the procedure below for surround sound (MCACC) (page 31) 7 Basic playback (page 34) ...
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...;ais Italiano Nederlands Español Before you start 01 Chapter 1: Before you start Checking what's in the box Please check that you've received the following supplied accessories: • Setup microphone • Remote control • Dry cell batteries (AAA size IEC R03) x2 • ...in places that gives off a magnetic field). This can also reduce the life or performance of batteries may have different voltages. Installing the receiver • When installing this unit, make sure to check initial operations; near a heater. in places where there is vibration or other ...
...;ais Italiano Nederlands Español Before you start 01 Chapter 1: Before you start Checking what's in the box Please check that you've received the following supplied accessories: • Setup microphone • Remote control • Dry cell batteries (AAA size IEC R03) x2 • ...in places that gives off a magnetic field). This can also reduce the life or performance of batteries may have different voltages. Installing the receiver • When installing this unit, make sure to check initial operations; near a heater. in places where there is vibration or other ...
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... (at least 40 cm (16 in the cabinet are never blocked or covered with performance and/or causing malfunctions. CAUTION: HOT SURFACE. DO NOT TOUCH. Receiver 40 cm (16 inches) Slot and openings in .) at the top). 01 Before you start Ventilation When installing this product continuously. 8 En If not enough...
... (at least 40 cm (16 in the cabinet are never blocked or covered with performance and/or causing malfunctions. CAUTION: HOT SURFACE. DO NOT TOUCH. Receiver 40 cm (16 inches) Slot and openings in .) at the top). 01 Before you start Ventilation When installing this product continuously. 8 En If not enough...
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...; and ENTER to on (Acoustic Calibration EQ is automatically set to memorize and name stations for recall (page 52, 53). CHANNEL RECEIVER VSX-920 TUNE TUNER EDIT PRESET ENTER MASTER VOLUME PHONES AUTO/DIRECT LISTENING MODE STEREO/ALC STANDARD ADV SURROUND iPod iPhone DIRECT CONTROL VIDEO INPUT USB...of remote control on page 10). 5 SPEAKERS See Switching the speaker terminal on page 11. 7 Tuner control buttons 4 Remote sensor Receives the signals from the remote control (see Operating range of this unit. TUNE / Used to preset the channel in four steps.
...; and ENTER to on (Acoustic Calibration EQ is automatically set to memorize and name stations for recall (page 52, 53). CHANNEL RECEIVER VSX-920 TUNE TUNER EDIT PRESET ENTER MASTER VOLUME PHONES AUTO/DIRECT LISTENING MODE STEREO/ALC STANDARD ADV SURROUND iPod iPhone DIRECT CONTROL VIDEO INPUT USB...of remote control on page 10). 5 SPEAKERS See Switching the speaker terminal on page 11. 7 Tuner control buttons 4 Remote sensor Receives the signals from the remote control (see Operating range of this unit. TUNE / Used to preset the channel in four steps.
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... sensor. • Direct sunlight or fluorescent light is shining onto the remote sensor. • The receiver is located near a device that is emitting infrared rays. • The receiver is no sound output from the speakers (page 43). 10 Listening mode buttons AUTO/DIRECT Switches between the various surround modes... (page 36). 11 iPod iPhone DIRECT CONTROL Change the receiver's input to the iPod and enable iPod operations on the iPod (page 64). 12 iPod iPhone/USB terminal Use to connect your Apple ...
... sensor. • Direct sunlight or fluorescent light is shining onto the remote sensor. • The receiver is located near a device that is emitting infrared rays. • The receiver is no sound output from the speakers (page 43). 10 Listening mode buttons AUTO/DIRECT Switches between the various surround modes... (page 36). 11 iPod iPhone DIRECT CONTROL Change the receiver's input to the iPod and enable iPod operations on the iPod (page 64). 12 iPod iPhone/USB terminal Use to connect your Apple ...
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... information or input signal indicator Shows the preset number of the receiver is on page 35). 3 ST Lights when a stereo FM broadcast is being received in auto stereo mode. 4 TUNE Lights when a normal broadcast channel or SIRIUS channel is being received. 5 Speaker indicators Indicates the speaker terminal, A and/or ...B, to which audio signal output is currently set (page 20). 6 Sleep timer indicator Lights when the receiver is in sleep mode (page 13). 7 Tuner/SIRIUS preset indicators PRESET Shows when a preset radio station is registered or called. HD Lights ...
... information or input signal indicator Shows the preset number of the receiver is on page 35). 3 ST Lights when a stereo FM broadcast is being received in auto stereo mode. 4 TUNE Lights when a normal broadcast channel or SIRIUS channel is being received. 5 Speaker indicators Indicates the speaker terminal, A and/or ...B, to which audio signal output is currently set (page 20). 6 Sleep timer indicator Lights when the receiver is in sleep mode (page 13). 7 Tuner/SIRIUS preset indicators PRESET Shows when a preset radio station is registered or called. HD Lights ...
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... EQ 4 5 6 CH MIDNIGHT SPEAKERS 7 8 DIMMER CLR 0 / +10 D.ACCESS LEV 9 LEV ENTER PHASE CH SHIFT 14 15 16 17 RECEIVER 1 SLEEP Press to select control of other components (see Controlling the rest of a source (page 38). STEREO/A.L.C. Controls and displays 02 English Deutsch Fran...çais Italiano Nederlands Español PRESET Remote control 1 RECEIVER SLEEP TV SOURCE CONTROL 2 3 RECEIVER INPUT SELECT INPUT 4 BD DVD TV 12 13 DVR CD CD-R CH 5 ADAPTER iPod USB VIDEO TUNER SIRIUS SIGNAL...
... EQ 4 5 6 CH MIDNIGHT SPEAKERS 7 8 DIMMER CLR 0 / +10 D.ACCESS LEV 9 LEV ENTER PHASE CH SHIFT 14 15 16 17 RECEIVER 1 SLEEP Press to select control of other components (see Controlling the rest of a source (page 38). STEREO/A.L.C. Controls and displays 02 English Deutsch Fran...çais Italiano Nederlands Español PRESET Remote control 1 RECEIVER SLEEP TV SOURCE CONTROL 2 3 RECEIVER INPUT SELECT INPUT 4 BD DVD TV 12 13 DVR CD CD-R CH 5 ADAPTER iPod USB VIDEO TUNER SIRIUS SIGNAL...
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...Treble1 Press TV first to access: DTV/TV Switches between the hard disk, DVD and VCR controls for Pioneer flat panel TVs. 11 Number buttons and other buttons that can be accessed after the RECEIVER button is pressed. (For example MIDNIGHT, etc.) HDD*, DVD*, VCR* These buttons switch between the ...disabled when the listening mode is pressed, also used to access: TOP MENU Displays the disc 'top' menu of Blu-ray Disc player. Press RECEIVER first to access: AUDIO PARAMETER Use to browse SIRIUS radio broadcasts. These buttons also function as described below. Press BD, DVD or DVR first ...
...Treble1 Press TV first to access: DTV/TV Switches between the hard disk, DVD and VCR controls for Pioneer flat panel TVs. 11 Number buttons and other buttons that can be accessed after the RECEIVER button is pressed. (For example MIDNIGHT, etc.) HDD*, DVD*, VCR* These buttons switch between the ...disabled when the listening mode is pressed, also used to access: TOP MENU Displays the disc 'top' menu of Blu-ray Disc player. Press RECEIVER first to access: AUDIO PARAMETER Use to browse SIRIUS radio broadcasts. These buttons also function as described below. Press BD, DVD or DVR first ...
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... display. The listening mode, sound volume, Speaker System setting or input name can be checked by selecting an input source.1 17 SHIFT Press to the receiver (see page 57 for more on /off the power of the TV. PHASE Press to switch on /off Acoustic Calibration EQ setting (page 39). Use...
... display. The listening mode, sound volume, Speaker System setting or input name can be checked by selecting an input source.1 17 SHIFT Press to the receiver (see page 57 for more on /off the power of the TV. PHASE Press to switch on /off Acoustic Calibration EQ setting (page 39). Use...
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... power source. 19 En You can also be used for surround sound. Also make sure the positive and negative (+/-) terminals on the receiver match those on the left to the SURROUND BACK L (Single) terminals. Connecting your equipment 03 English Deutsch Français Italiano Nederlands... Español Connecting the speakers The receiver will work with this unit to the right (R) terminal and the speaker on the speakers. right Speaker B - You can use the ...
... power source. 19 En You can also be used for surround sound. Also make sure the positive and negative (+/-) terminals on the receiver match those on the left to the SURROUND BACK L (Single) terminals. Connecting your equipment 03 English Deutsch Français Italiano Nederlands... Español Connecting the speakers The receiver will work with this unit to the right (R) terminal and the speaker on the speakers. right Speaker B - You can use the ...
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..., Dolby TrueHD, DTS-HD Master Audio (see below through HDMI connections.2 • Digital transfer of the following digital audio formats:4 - This receiver incorporates High-Definition Multimedia Interface (HDMI™) technology. If HDMI cable other than a High Speed HDMI™ cable is used, it may...-in this unit may not be heard from the speakers. HDMI cables Both video and sound signals can be recognized. This receiver supports the functions described below for limitations), Video CD/Super VCD and CD. About HDMI The HDMI connection transfers uncompressed digital video...
..., Dolby TrueHD, DTS-HD Master Audio (see below through HDMI connections.2 • Digital transfer of the following digital audio formats:4 - This receiver incorporates High-Definition Multimedia Interface (HDMI™) technology. If HDMI cable other than a High Speed HDMI™ cable is used, it may...-in this unit may not be heard from the speakers. HDMI cables Both video and sound signals can be recognized. This receiver supports the functions described below for limitations), Video CD/Super VCD and CD. About HDMI The HDMI connection transfers uncompressed digital video...
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... should be careful when inserting the plug not to damage the shutter protecting the optical socket. • When storing optical cable, coil loosely. In this receiver.1 Video cables Standard RCA video cables These cables are the most common type of video connection and are trademarks or registered trademarks of your equipment...
... should be careful when inserting the plug not to damage the shutter protecting the optical socket. • When storing optical cable, coil loosely. In this receiver.1 Video cables Standard RCA video cables These cables are the most common type of video connection and are trademarks or registered trademarks of your equipment...
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... product incorporates copyright protection technology that is protected by method claims of this case, try adjusting the resolution settings on your monitor/TV to the receiver's HDMI video outputs when connecting this video source.1 If several video components are output from the component video input for connection with TV monitor High...
... product incorporates copyright protection technology that is protected by method claims of this case, try adjusting the resolution settings on your monitor/TV to the receiver's HDMI video outputs when connecting this video source.1 If several video components are output from the component video input for connection with TV monitor High...
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... Blu-ray disc player Note 1 If the connection was made using an optical cable, you'll need to tell the receiver which digital input you can connect it to this receiver using HDMI If you have an HDMI or DVI (with HDCP) equipped component (Blu-ray disc player, etc.), you ...connected the TV to the sound of the TV over the receiver. 03 Connecting your equipment Connecting a TV and playback components Connecting using a commercially available HDMI cable.1 IN BD SPEAKERS A R FRONT L DVD TV/SAT CD-R/TAPE...
... Blu-ray disc player Note 1 If the connection was made using an optical cable, you'll need to tell the receiver which digital input you can connect it to this receiver using HDMI If you have an HDMI or DVI (with HDCP) equipped component (Blu-ray disc player, etc.), you ...connected the TV to the sound of the TV over the receiver. 03 Connecting your equipment Connecting a TV and playback components Connecting using a commercially available HDMI cable.1 IN BD SPEAKERS A R FRONT L DVD TV/SAT CD-R/TAPE...
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... no HDMI output This diagram shows connections of a TV (with HDMI input) and DVD player (or other playback component with no HDMI output) to the receiver.123 IN BD SPEAKERS A R FRONT L CENTER DVD TV/SAT CD-R/TAPE DVR/VCR L SUBWOOFER OUT PRE OUT R CD-R/TAPE DVR/VCR CD L ADAPTER PORT (... (see Choosing the input signal on page 43). 2 If the connection was made using an optical or a coaxial cable, you'll need to tell the receiver which digital input you can connect this . 25 En English Deutsch Français Italiano Nederlands Español Connecting your equipment 03 Connecting your...
... no HDMI output This diagram shows connections of a TV (with HDMI input) and DVD player (or other playback component with no HDMI output) to the receiver.123 IN BD SPEAKERS A R FRONT L CENTER DVD TV/SAT CD-R/TAPE DVR/VCR L SUBWOOFER OUT PRE OUT R CD-R/TAPE DVR/VCR CD L ADAPTER PORT (... (see Choosing the input signal on page 43). 2 If the connection was made using an optical or a coaxial cable, you'll need to tell the receiver which digital input you can connect this . 25 En English Deutsch Français Italiano Nederlands Español Connecting your equipment 03 Connecting your...
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... make output settings. Depending on the video component, it may not be possible to output signals connected by HDMI and other playback component) to the receiver.123 • With these too. See Using the component video jacks on page 28 for more on page 43). 2 If the connection was made using... cable to listen to input video signals. Connect the DVD player's video signals using an optical or a coaxial cable, you'll need to tell the receiver which digital input you can connect these connections, the picture is not output to the TV even if the DVD player is required in order...
... make output settings. Depending on the video component, it may not be possible to output signals connected by HDMI and other playback component) to the receiver.123 • With these too. See Using the component video jacks on page 28 for more on page 43). 2 If the connection was made using... cable to listen to input video signals. Connect the DVD player's video signals using an optical or a coaxial cable, you'll need to tell the receiver which digital input you can connect these connections, the picture is not output to the TV even if the DVD player is required in order...