About Hdmi; Analog Audio Cables; Digital Audio Cables; Video Cables - Pioneer VSX-820-S/-K Operating Instructions Manual

Connecting your equipment

About HDMI

The HDMI connection transfers
uncompressed digital video, as well as almost
every kind of digital audio that the connected
component is compatible with, including DVD-
Video, DVD-Audio, SACD, Dolby Digital Plus,
Dolby TrueHD, DTS-HD Master Audio (see
below for limitations), Video CD/Super VCD
and CD.
This receiver incorporates High-Definition
Multimedia Interface (HDMI
This receiver supports the functions described
below through HDMI connections.
• Digital transfer of uncompressed video
(contents protected by HDCP (1080p/24,
1080p/60, etc.))
• 3D signal transfer
• Deep Color signal transfer
• x.v.Color signal transfer
• Input of multi-channel linear PCM digital
audio signals (192 kHz or less) for up to 8
channels
• Input of the following digital audio formats:
– Dolby Digital, Dolby Digital Plus, DTS,
High bitrate audio (Dolby TrueHD, DTS-HD
Master Audio), DVD-Audio, CD, SACD
(DSD signal), Video CD, Super VCD
HDMI, the HDMI Logo and High-Definition
Multimedia Interface are trademarks or
registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing, LLC in
the United States and other countries.
"x.v.Color" and x.v.Color logo are trademarks of
Sony Corporation.
Note
1 • Use a High Speed HDMI
• When an HDMI cable with a built-in equalizer is connected, it may not operate properly.
2 Signal transfer is only possible when connected to a compatible component.
3 • HDMI format digital audio transmissions require a longer time to be recognized. Due to this, interruption in the audio may
occur when switching between audio formats or beginning playback.
• Turning on/off the device connected to this unit's HDMI OUT terminal during playback, or disconnecting/connecting the
HDMI cable during playback, may cause noise or interrupted audio.
4 • When connecting optical cables, be careful when inserting the plug not to damage the shutter protecting the optical socket.
• When storing optical cable, coil loosely. The cable may be damaged if bent around sharp corners.
• You can also use a standard RCA video cable for coaxial digital connections.
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cable. If HDMI cable other than a High Speed HDMI

Analog audio cables

Use stereo RCA phono cables to connect
analog audio components. These cables are
typically red and white, and you should
connect the red plugs to R (right) terminals
and white plugs to L (left) terminals.
Analog audio cables
Right (red)

Digital audio cables

Commercially available coaxial digital audio
cables or optical cables should be used to
connect digital components to this receiver.
Coaxial digital audio cable

Video cables

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Standard RCA video cables
These cables are the most common type of
video connection and are used to connect to
the composite video terminals. The yellow
plugs distinguish them from cables for audio.
Standard RCA video cable
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cable is used, it may not work properly.
Left (white)
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Optical cable
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