Pioneer VSX-421 - 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:
• Remote control
• AAA size IEC R03 dry cell batteries (to confirm system
operation) x2
• AM loop antenna
• FM wire antenna
• 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.
• Placing the speakers (page 10)
• Connecting the speakers (page 11)
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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 video outputs connection (page 13)
• Connecting a TV and playback components (page 14)
• Connecting antennas (page 16)
• Plugging in the receiver (page 17)
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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 FL Demo Mode menu (page 28)
(When you don’t want the demo display to show on the
front panel display.)
The Input Assign menu (page 27)
(When using connections other than the recommended
connections.)
Using the Audio Return Channel function (page 29)
(When the connected TV supports the HDMI Audio
Return Channel function.)
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5 Playing a source (page 18)
• Selecting the audio input signal (page 18)
• Choosing the listening mode (page 22)
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6 Adjusting the sound as desired
• Using the Sound Retriever (page 23)
• Better sound using Phase Control (page 23)
• Using surround back channel processing (page 24)
• Setting the Up Mix function (page 24)
• Setting the Audio options (page 24)
• The Speaker Setup menu (page 26)
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