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Pioneer Vsx-821-k Subwoofer Won't Work
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Owner's Manual - Page 1
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Operating Instructions Mode d'emploi Manual de instrucciones AUDIO/VIDEO MULTI-CHANNEL RECEIVER RECEPTEUR AUDIOVISUEL A VOIES MULTI-CANAUX RECEPTOR AUDIO-VIDEO MULTICANAL
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Owner's Manual - Page 4
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...recorder, Blu-ray Disc recorder and other video sources 16 Using the component video jacks 16 Connecting other audio components 17 Connecting optional Bluetooth® ADAPTER 17 Connecting your SiriusConnect™...46 Specifications 47 Please read through these operating instructions so you for buying this Pioneer product. Thank you will know how to operate your system
Setting the remote ...
Owner's Manual - Page 6
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...page 20)). Used to connect headphones. CHANNEL RECEIVER VSX-821
HDMI iPod iPhone iPad
INPUT SELECTOR
STANDBY /ON
...buttons BAND - Blinks when connecting an HDMI-equipped component; lights when the component is selected (page 19).
3 Receiver control ...1:
Controls and displays
Front panel
1
23
4
MCACC
5 26
7
AUDIO/ VIDEO MULTI- Lights when Acoustic Calibration EQ (page 30) is heard...
Owner's Manual - Page 9
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...quality sound to adjust the level (page 35). to compressed audio sources (page 30). Thus if you have one TV to...obstacles between the hard disk, DVD and VCR controls for Pioneer TVs.
10 Number buttons and other excessively hot place, such... may not work properly if: • There are other components connected to access the 'boxed' commands (above 150 Hz, the subwoofer channel level will...
Owner's Manual - Page 10
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...theater playback.
• If the surround speakers cannot be set directly to them. Putting the speakers on the floor (except the subwoofer), or mounting them at a sufficient distance from the TV.
• If you can connect the left and right surround back ...placement
Where you 're listening to the side of the center channel is required. For DVD-Audio, the speakers should be enjoyed.
Owner's Manual - Page 11
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..., either setting will work with this setup. ... COAXIAL IN 1
IN 1
ASSIGNABLE
IN OPTICAL
2
ASSIGNABLE
VIDEO
(CD)
AUDIO
SURR BACK/
DVR/BDR CD-R/TAPE FRONT HEIGHT
(TV/SAT) (CD-R/TAPE... L
CENTER
RSURROUND L
BR
L
R
IN L
IN
MONITOR OUT Y
PB
PR
COMPONENT VIDEO
TV/SAT BD
R DVD
SUBWOOFER PRE OUT
SPEAKERS
Class 2 Wiring
CAUTION
• These speaker terminals carry HAZARDOUS LIVE ...
Owner's Manual - Page 12
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... (as shown in the illustration). Note that some components (such as almost every kind of digital audio that may not operate properly. However, if SPB is selected above, no sound is heard from the subwoofer (the LFE channel is compatible with, including DVDVideo, DVD-Audio, SACD, Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby TrueHD, DTS-HD...
Owner's Manual - Page 14
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...IN VIDEO 1 IN
OUT COAXIAL IN 1
IN 1
ASSIGNABLE
IN OPTICAL
2
ASSIGNABLE
VIDEO
(CD)
AUDIO
SURR BACK/
DVR/BDR CD-R/TAPE FRONT HEIGHT
(TV/SAT) (CD-R/TAPE)
MONITOR TV/SAT BD...AM LOOP
IN
SIRIUS A R FRONT L
R
IN L
IN
CENTER
MONITOR OUT Y
PB
PR
COMPONENT VIDEO
TV/SAT BD
R SUBWOOFER
DVD PRE OUT
HDMI/DVI-compatible Blu-ray Disc player
This connection is necessary in order to see Control...
Owner's Manual - Page 15
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... 0.1 A MAX)
R
ANTENNA
FM
CD
UNBAL 75
L
AM LOOP
IN
SIRIUS A R FRONT L
R
IN L
IN
CENTER
MONITOR OUT Y
PB
PR
COMPONENT VIDEO
TV/SAT BD
R SUBWOOFER
DVD PRE OUT
VIDEO IN
TV
OPTICAL
R
L
DIGITAL AUDIO OUT ANALOG AUDIO OUT
Select one
Set-top box, etc.
Connecting your equipment
02
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Owner's Manual - Page 16
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... LOOP
IN
SIRIUS A R FRONT L
R
IN L
IN R
DVD
SUBWOOFER PRE OUT
CENTER
R
L
ANALOG AUDIO IN
VIDEO IN
VIDEO OUT
R
L
OPTICAL
ANALOG AUDIO OUT DIGITAL AUDIO OUT
Select one
HDD/DVD recorder, Blu-ray Disc recorder, etc. Note
• In order to listen to the audio from the source component that is progressive-scan video, which delivers a very...
Owner's Manual - Page 17
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...
MONITOR OUT Y
PB
PR
COMPONENT VIDEO
TV/SAT BD
R SUBWOOFER
DVD PRE OUT
Bluetooth® ADAPTER
Connecting your SiriusConnect™ Tuner
To receive SIRIUS Satellite Radio broadcasts, you will also need to activate your equipment
02
Connecting other audio component.
• Note that you must connect digital components to analog audio jacks if you 're connecting...
Owner's Manual - Page 19
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... never touch the power cord when your components to TV/SAT. The HDMI indicator in...cause a fire or give you find it damaged, ask your nearest Pioneer authorized independent service company for iPod.
• For instructions on page...
ON / OFF
PHONES
MCACC SETUP MIC
VIDEO 2 INPUT
5V 2.1 A
L AUDIO R
iPod iPhone USB VIDEO iPad
This receiver
iPod cable
Music
Genius
>
Playlists
...
Owner's Manual - Page 20
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...the remote control to navigate through the corresponding composite or component cable.
3 Connect the microphone to place the microphone... OFF
PHONES
MCACC SETUP MIC
VIDEO 2 INPUT
5V 2.1 A
L AUDIO R
iPod iPhone USB VIDEO iPad
Microphone
Tripod
If you have a tripod... sure the microphone is connected. • Make sure the subwoofer is not operating. Automatically setting up . • When ...
Owner's Manual - Page 21
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...! Other problems when using the System Setup menu (starting on page 34.
• The subwoofer distance setting may be changed. Check for household appliances (air conditioner, fridge, fan, etc...select RETRY after checking for channel level, speaker distance, and Acoustic Calibration EQ. Back [YESx2]
Subwoofer [ YES ]
10:Next
OK Return
• With error messages (such as Too much ...
Owner's Manual - Page 33
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... the connected display supports the automatic audio/video synchronizing capability ('lip-sync') for signals other components using the remote control.
• The input source can change the MIDNIGHT/LOUDNESS options at any problems using S.RETRIEVER button.
L (Low) M (Mid) H (High)
a. You can also be recorded. This setting works only with 2-channel sources in tuner...
Owner's Manual - Page 38
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... a 2 second to the wall socket.
• After this unit's power is turned off, audio and video of this unit's power is turned off and disconnect the power cord from the System Setup... cannot use this function with components that support the Control with HDMI function. The Control with HDMI function may not work with Pioneer made Control with HDMI-compatible components in order to the TV ...
Owner's Manual - Page 39
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... from the audio input terminals other than Pioneer that supports the Control with HDMI
function
The synchronized operations below .
• Synchronized amp mode -
From the menu screen of a brand other than one connected by HDMI. The receiver's input switches automatically when the Control with HDMI-compatible component is switched to a component other than Pioneer that...
Owner's Manual - Page 41
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... . Operation may be possible even if a preset code is already stopped will not work for the model that you are also cases where only certain functions may not be controllable...to select the component. Preset Code List
You should have no problem controlling a component if you find the manufacturer in this list, but please note that there are using . example:
TV
Pioneer 0291
Category Preset...
Owner's Manual - Page 44
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...component, check the points below , ask your nearest Pioneer authorized independent service company to carry out repair work...component is working, the power will automatically compensate for surround sound (MCACC) on page 10). Check the audio output settings of connections made (refer to
page 22). Make sure the component... from subwoofer. Make sure the subwoofer is ...
Owner's Manual - Page 142
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...CONTRACT SHOWING THE PLACE ANDDATEOFFIRSTRENTAL. The warranty period for parts or actual repair work.
PIONEER LIMITS ITS OBLIGATIONS UNDER ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, ...THIS PIONEER PRODUCT DURING THE WARRANTY PERIOD PROVIDED THE PRODUCT WAS PURCHASED FROM AN AUTHORIZED PIONEER DISTRIBUTOR/DEALER IN THE U.S.A.
IN CANADA - PRODUCT WARRANTY PERIOD Home Audio and...
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