Pioneer VSX-821 - Manual (Page 5)

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Before you start
Checking what’s in the box
Please check that you’ve received the following supplied
accessories:
• Setup microphone
• Remote control
• AAA size IEC R03 dry cell batteries (to confirm system
operation) x2
• AM loop antenna
• FM wire antenna
• iPod cable
• Power cord
• Warranty card
• Quick start guide
• These operating instructions (CD-ROM)
Installing the receiver
• When installing this unit, make sure to put it on a level
and stable surface.
Don’t install it on the following places:
– on a color TV (the screen may distort)
– near a cassette deck (or close to a device that gives off a
magnetic field). This may interfere with the sound.
– in direct sunlight
– in damp or wet areas
– in extremely hot or cold areas
– in places where there is vibration or other movement
– in places that are very dusty
– in places that have hot fumes or oils (such as a kitchen)
Flow of settings on the
receiver
The unit is a full-fledged AV receiver equipped with an
abundance of functions and terminals. It can be used easily
after following the procedure below to make the connections
and settings.
The colors of the steps indicate the following:
Required setting item
Setting to be made as necessary
1 Connecting the speakers
Where you place the speakers will have a big effect on the
sound.
• Determining the speakers’ application (page 10)
• Connecting the speakers (page 11)
• Switching the speaker terminal (page 13)
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2 Connecting the components
For surround sound, you’ll want to hook up using a digital
connection from the Blu-ray Disc/DVD player to the
receiver.
• About the video converter (VSX-826 only) (page 15)
• About video outputs connection (VSX-821 only)
(page 15)
• Connecting a TV and playback components (page 16)
• Connecting antennas (page 21)
• Plugging in the receiver (page 23)
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3 Power On
Make sure you’ve set the video input on your TV to this
receiver. Check the manual that came with the TV if you
don’t know how to do this.
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4 The Speaker System setting (VSX-826 only) (page 41)
(Specify either using the surround back or front height
speaker.)
The Pre Out Setting (VSX-821 only) (page 42)
(When connecting the front height speakers.)
The Input Assign menu (page 40)
(When using connections other than the recommended
connections.)
Using the Audio Return Channel function (page 43)
(When the connected TV supports the HDMI Audio
Return Channel function.)
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5 Use the on-screen automatic MCACC setup to set up
your system
• Automatically setting up for surround sound (MCACC)
(page 24)
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6 Playing a source (page 26)
• Selecting the audio input signal (page 26)
• Playing an iPod (page 27)
• Playing a USB device (page 28)
• Choosing the listening mode (page 33)
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7 Adjusting the sound as desired
• Using the Sound Retriever (page 34)
• Better sound using Phase Control (page 35)
• Listening with Acoustic Calibration EQ (page 34)
• Using surround back channel processing (page 35)
• Setting the Up Mix function (page 35)
• Setting the Audio options (page 36)
• Manual speaker setup (page 38)
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8 Making maximum use of the remote control
• Setting the remote to control other components
(page 45)
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