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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 your purchase will ... 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 receive a monthly newsletter. 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 your purchase will ... 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 receive a monthly newsletter. Operating Instructions Manual de instrucciones
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... radio communications. Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. - These limits are used in a particular installation. Product Name: AUDIO/VIDEO MULTI-CHANNEL RECEIVER Model Number: VSX-920 Responsible Party Name: PIONEER ELECTRONICS (USA) INC. The voltage of the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this unit will not occur...
... radio communications. Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. - These limits are used in a particular installation. Product Name: AUDIO/VIDEO MULTI-CHANNEL RECEIVER Model Number: VSX-920 Responsible Party Name: PIONEER ELECTRONICS (USA) INC. The voltage of the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this unit will not occur...
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CAUTION: TO PREVENT THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). Install in locations exposed to high humidity or direct sunlight (or strong artificial light) D3-4-2-1-7c*_A1_En 11) Only use attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer. 12) Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table specified by operating the equipment on thick carpet or a bed. The wide blade or the third prong are provided for ventilation to ensure reliable operation of the product, and to rain or moisture, does not operate normally, or has been dropped. less than the other ...
CAUTION: TO PREVENT THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). Install in locations exposed to high humidity or direct sunlight (or strong artificial light) D3-4-2-1-7c*_A1_En 11) Only use attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer. 12) Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table specified by operating the equipment on thick carpet or a bed. The wide blade or the third prong are provided for ventilation to ensure reliable operation of the product, and to rain or moisture, does not operate normally, or has been dropped. less than the other ...
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... system Basic playback 34 Auto playback 35 Listening in surround sound 35 Using the Advanced surround effects . . . . . 36 Listening in a safe place for buying this Pioneer product.
... system Basic playback 34 Auto playback 35 Listening in surround sound 35 Using the Advanced surround effects . . . . . 36 Listening in a safe place for buying this Pioneer product.
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All Rights Reserved. 5 En and worldwide patents issued & pending. Dolby, Pro Logic, Surround EX and the double-D symbol are trademarks of DTS, Inc. Product includes software. © DTS, Inc. EnglEisnhglishDeutschItaliaFnraonçais FraItnalçiaanios NeDdeerulantsdcs h EspNaeñdoel rlands Español 08 Making recordings Making an audio or a video recording 54 09 Controlling the rest of your system Setting the remote to SIRIUS Radio 70 Saving channel presets 71 Using the SIRIUS Menu 71 11 Additional information Troubleshooting 72 HDMI 75 Important information ...
All Rights Reserved. 5 En and worldwide patents issued & pending. Dolby, Pro Logic, Surround EX and the double-D symbol are trademarks of DTS, Inc. Product includes software. © DTS, Inc. EnglEisnhglishDeutschItaliaFnraonçais FraItnalçiaanios NeDdeerulantsdcs h EspNaeñdoel rlands Español 08 Making recordings Making an audio or a video recording 54 09 Controlling the rest of your system Setting the remote to SIRIUS Radio 70 Saving channel presets 71 Using the SIRIUS Menu 71 11 Additional information Troubleshooting 72 HDMI 75 Important information ...
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Check the manual that came with the TV if you don't know how to do this receiver. Place your speakers as desired • Using the various listening modes • Using the Sound Retriever (page 38) • Better sound 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 've set up your TV to this . 5 The ...
Check the manual that came with the TV if you don't know how to do this receiver. Place your speakers as desired • Using the various listening modes • Using the Sound Retriever (page 38) • Better sound 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 've set up your TV to this . 5 The ...
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Pb K058c_A1_En The batteries included with the sound. - We recommend using alkaline batteries that have hot fumes or oils (such as a kitchen) 7 En Don't install it on a level and stable surface. near a heater. in places that are very dusty - This can also reduce the life or performance of batteries may result in such hazards as inside a car or near a cassette deck (or close to leak, overheat, explode or catch fire. they may distort) - Observe the following precautions: • Never use of batteries. (Symbol examples for batteries) These symbols are to check initial ...
Pb K058c_A1_En The batteries included with the sound. - We recommend using alkaline batteries that have hot fumes or oils (such as a kitchen) 7 En Don't install it on a level and stable surface. near a heater. in places that are very dusty - This can also reduce the life or performance of batteries may result in such hazards as inside a car or near a cassette deck (or close to leak, overheat, explode or catch fire. they may distort) - Observe the following precautions: • Never use of batteries. (Symbol examples for batteries) These symbols are to check initial ...
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01 Before you start Ventilation When installing this product continuously. 8 En CAUTION: HOT SURFACE. If not enough space is provided between the unit and walls or other equipment, heat will build up inside, interfering with items (such as newspapers, table-cloths and curtains), and do not place anything directly on thick carpet or a bed. To prevent fire hazard, do not operate the equipment on top of the unit, make sure to leave space around the unit for ventilation and to improve heat dispersal (at the top). The top surface over the internal heatsink may become hot when...
01 Before you start Ventilation When installing this product continuously. 8 En CAUTION: HOT SURFACE. If not enough space is provided between the unit and walls or other equipment, heat will build up inside, interfering with items (such as newspapers, table-cloths and curtains), and do not place anything directly on thick carpet or a bed. To prevent fire hazard, do not operate the equipment on top of the unit, make sure to leave space around the unit for ventilation and to improve heat dispersal (at the top). The top surface over the internal heatsink may become hot when...
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... automatically set to preset the channel in four steps. BAND Switches between AM, FM ST (stereo) and FM MONO radio bands (page 52). 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 iPod...
... automatically set to preset the channel in four steps. BAND Switches between AM, FM ST (stereo) and FM MONO radio bands (page 52). 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 iPod...
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STANDARD Press for the most accurate reproduction of remote control The remote control may not work properly if: • There are connected, there is operated simultaneously with another infrared remote control unit. 30° 30° 7 m (23 ft.) 10 En Stream Direct playback bypasses the tone controls for Standard decoding and to connect a microphone when performing Auto MCACC setup. When the headphones are obstacles 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 ...
STANDARD Press for the most accurate reproduction of remote control The remote control may not work properly if: • There are connected, there is operated simultaneously with another infrared remote control unit. 30° 30° 7 m (23 ft.) 10 En Stream Direct playback bypasses the tone controls for Standard decoding and to connect a microphone when performing Auto MCACC setup. When the headphones are obstacles 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 ...
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ES Lights to which audio signal output is currently set (page 20). 6 Sleep timer indicator Lights when the receiver is in auto stereo mode. 4 TUNE Lights when a normal broadcast channel or SIRIUS channel is being received in sleep mode (page 13). 7 Tuner/SIRIUS preset indicators PRESET Shows when a preset radio station is registered or called. Controls and displays 02 Display 1 2 34 56 7 8 English Deutsch Français Italiano Nederlands Español 9 10 11 12 13 14 13 15 1 PHASE Lights when the Phase Control is switched on (page 38). 2 AUTO Lights when the Auto ...
ES Lights to which audio signal output is currently set (page 20). 6 Sleep timer indicator Lights when the receiver is in auto stereo mode. 4 TUNE Lights when a normal broadcast channel or SIRIUS channel is being received in sleep mode (page 13). 7 Tuner/SIRIUS preset indicators PRESET Shows when a preset radio station is registered or called. Controls and displays 02 Display 1 2 34 56 7 8 English Deutsch Français Italiano Nederlands Español 9 10 11 12 13 14 13 15 1 PHASE Lights when the Phase Control is switched on (page 38). 2 AUTO Lights when the Auto ...
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Lights when one of the Advanced Surround modes has been selected (see Listening in surround sound on page 35 for more on this ). 13 SIGNAL SELECT indicators DIGITAL Lights when a digital audio signal is set to ON (see page 39). HDMI Lights when an HDMI signal is not provided. Blinks when a digital audio signal is selected and selected audio input is selected. Lights when the DIRECT or PURE DIRECT mode is detected. EX Lights to indicate Dolby Digital EX decoding. 2PLll(x) Lights to off during 2 Pro Logic IIz decoding. (see Using the Advanced surround effects on page 36 for ...
Lights when one of the Advanced Surround modes has been selected (see Listening in surround sound on page 35 for more on this ). 13 SIGNAL SELECT indicators DIGITAL Lights when a digital audio signal is set to ON (see page 39). HDMI Lights when an HDMI signal is not provided. Blinks when a digital audio signal is selected and selected audio input is selected. Lights when the DIRECT or PURE DIRECT mode is detected. EX Lights to indicate Dolby Digital EX decoding. 2PLll(x) Lights to off during 2 Pro Logic IIz decoding. (see Using the Advanced surround effects on page 36 for ...
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You can check the remaining sleep time at any time by pressing SLEEP once. 2 RECEIVER Switches the receiver between standby and on. 3 RECEIVER Switches the remote to control the receiver (used to select an input signal (page 43). 7 Listening mode buttons AUTO/DIRECT Switches between 2 Pro Logic II options (page 35). STEREO/A.L.C. Stream Direct playback bypasses the tone controls for Standard decoding and to switch between Auto surround mode (Auto playback on page 55). 6 SIGNAL SEL Use to select the white commands above the number buttons (S.RETRIEVER, etc))....
You can check the remaining sleep time at any time by pressing SLEEP once. 2 RECEIVER Switches the receiver between standby and on. 3 RECEIVER Switches the remote to control the receiver (used to select an input signal (page 43). 7 Listening mode buttons AUTO/DIRECT Switches between 2 Pro Logic II options (page 35). STEREO/A.L.C. Stream Direct playback bypasses the tone controls for Standard decoding and to switch between Auto surround mode (Auto playback on page 55). 6 SIGNAL SEL Use to select the white commands above the number buttons (S.RETRIEVER, etc))....
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... pressed, also used to DIRECT or PURE DIRECT. 14 En Press RECEIVER first to access: AUDIO PARAMETER Use to access: TUNER EDIT Memorizes stations for Pioneer flat panel TVs. 11 Number buttons and other buttons that can be accessed after you have selected it using the input source buttons. Press TUNER...
... pressed, also used to DIRECT or PURE DIRECT. 14 En Press RECEIVER first to access: AUDIO PARAMETER Use to access: TUNER EDIT Memorizes stations for Pioneer flat panel TVs. 11 Number buttons and other buttons that can be accessed after you have selected it using the input source buttons. Press TUNER...
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CH SELECT Press repeatedly to adjust the channel level. Use to select a channel, then use LEV +/- EQ Press to switch on the input source you have one TV to hook up to this ). 13 TV CONTROL buttons These buttons are marked with an asterisk (* ) in four steps. Use to the TV button (see page 58 for more on /off Acoustic Calibration EQ setting (page 39). Press SIRIUS first to access: D.ACCESS After pressing, you only have selected. 15 En INPUT Use to select ON, AUTO, OFF the surround back channel. Note 1 The Speaker System setting may or may not be displayed, ...
CH SELECT Press repeatedly to adjust the channel level. Use to select a channel, then use LEV +/- EQ Press to switch on the input source you have one TV to hook up to this ). 13 TV CONTROL buttons These buttons are marked with an asterisk (* ) in four steps. Use to the TV button (see page 58 for more on /off Acoustic Calibration EQ setting (page 39). Press SIRIUS first to access: D.ACCESS After pressing, you only have selected. 15 En INPUT Use to select ON, AUTO, OFF the surround back channel. Note 1 The Speaker System setting may or may not be displayed, ...
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Choose one was selected in accordance with stereo playback of the same sound on the B speakers. (No sound is also possible to only connect one of speakers you to build various surround systems, in the Speaker System setting. (see The Speaker System setting on which one from above. This surround system produces a more true-to-life sound from Plans [A] or [B] below. [A] 7.1 channel surround (Surround back) system & Speaker B connection *Default setting • Speaker System setting: Surr.Back • It is output from either the front height speaker or the surround back speaker ...
Choose one was selected in accordance with stereo playback of the same sound on the B speakers. (No sound is also possible to only connect one of speakers you to build various surround systems, in the Speaker System setting. (see The Speaker System setting on which one from above. This surround system produces a more true-to-life sound from Plans [A] or [B] below. [A] 7.1 channel surround (Surround back) system & Speaker B connection *Default setting • Speaker System setting: Surr.Back • It is output from either the front height speaker or the surround back speaker ...
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FHL SW FHR C L R 30 30 120 120 SL SR 60 SBL SB SBR • Place the surround speakers at least one surround back speakers, place it directly behind the listener than your ears and titled slight downward. If you, (1) use the surround back speaker, and, (2) don't use shielded speakers or place the speakers at a sufficient distance from your CRT TV. • If you to get the best sound from the front speakers, so the speakers could be damaged.) • After connecting, be sure to conduct the Auto MCACC (speaker environment setting) procedure. For DVD-Audio, the ...
FHL SW FHR C L R 30 30 120 120 SL SR 60 SBL SB SBR • Place the surround speakers at least one surround back speakers, place it directly behind the listener than your ears and titled slight downward. If you, (1) use the surround back speaker, and, (2) don't use shielded speakers or place the speakers at a sufficient distance from your CRT TV. • If you to get the best sound from the front speakers, so the speakers could be damaged.) • After connecting, be sure to conduct the Auto MCACC (speaker environment setting) procedure. For DVD-Audio, the ...
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Doing so can weaken the surround sound effect. CAUTION • Make sure that all speakers are performed. Important • The Speaker System setting must be set if the above connections are securely installed. 03 Connecting your equipment • Try not to place the surround speakers farther away from speakers being knocked over or falling in the event of damage or injury resulting from the listening position than the front and center speakers. This not only improves sound quality, but also reduces the risk of external shocks such as earthquakes. Select Surr.Back if the ...
Doing so can weaken the surround sound effect. CAUTION • Make sure that all speakers are performed. Important • The Speaker System setting must be set if the above connections are securely installed. 03 Connecting your equipment • Try not to place the surround speakers farther away from speakers being knocked over or falling in the event of damage or injury resulting from the listening position than the front and center speakers. This not only improves sound quality, but also reduces the risk of external shocks such as earthquakes. Select Surr.Back if the ...
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Make sure you connect the speaker on the right to the right (R) terminal and the speaker on the left to the SURROUND BACK L (Single) terminals. See Switching the speaker terminal on the speakers. right Speaker B - The front height terminals can use the speakers connected to the front height (B speaker) terminals to listen to stereo playback in the diagram) but using only one surround back speaker, connect it to the left Speaker B setting Speaker B - You can use speakers with a normal impedance between 6 Ω and 16 Ω. Front height setting Front height right Front ...
Make sure you connect the speaker on the right to the right (R) terminal and the speaker on the left to the SURROUND BACK L (Single) terminals. See Switching the speaker terminal on the speakers. right Speaker B - The front height terminals can use the speakers connected to the front height (B speaker) terminals to listen to stereo playback in the diagram) but using only one surround back speaker, connect it to the left Speaker B setting Speaker B - You can use speakers with a normal impedance between 6 Ω and 16 Ω. Front height setting Front height right Front ...
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Switching the speaker terminal If you selected Surr.Back in The Speaker System setting on page 49, you selected Height, the button will simply switch your equipment Bare wire connections A-Speaker terminals: 1 Twist exposed wire strands together. 2 Loosen terminal and insert exposed wire. 3 Tighten terminal. 1 2 3 10 mm (3/8 in.) B-Speaker terminals: 1 Twist exposed wire strands together. 2 Push open the tabs and insert exposed wire. 3 Release the tabs. 1 2 3 10 mm (3/8 in.) CAUTION • These speaker terminals carry HAZARDOUS LIVE voltage. Sound is output from the two ...
Switching the speaker terminal If you selected Surr.Back in The Speaker System setting on page 49, you selected Height, the button will simply switch your equipment Bare wire connections A-Speaker terminals: 1 Twist exposed wire strands together. 2 Loosen terminal and insert exposed wire. 3 Tighten terminal. 1 2 3 10 mm (3/8 in.) B-Speaker terminals: 1 Twist exposed wire strands together. 2 Push open the tabs and insert exposed wire. 3 Release the tabs. 1 2 3 10 mm (3/8 in.) CAUTION • These speaker terminals carry HAZARDOUS LIVE voltage. Sound is output from the two ...