Before You Start; Checking What's In The Box; Loading The Batteries; Flow Of Settings On The Receiver - Pioneer VSX-826-K Quick Start Manual

Before you start

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
• Operating instructions (CD-ROM)
• These quick start guide

Loading the batteries

The batteries included with the unit are to check initial
operations; they may not last over a long period. We
recommend using alkaline batteries that have a longer life.
CAUTION
• Incorrect use of batteries may result in such hazards as
leakage and bursting. Observe the following precautions:
Never use new and old batteries together.
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- Insert the plus and minus sides of the batteries properly
according to the marks in the battery case.
Batteries with the same shape may have different
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voltages. Do not use different batteries together.
- When disposing of used batteries, please comply with
governmental regulations or environmental public
instruction's rules that apply in your country or area.
Do not use or store batteries in direct sunlight or other
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excessively hot place, such as inside a car or near a
heater. This can cause batteries to leak, overheat,
explode or catch fire. It can also reduce the life or
performance of batteries.

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 (These items are included in this
Quick Start Guide.)
Setting to be made as necessary (These items are
explained in the "Operating Instructions" provided on
the included CD-ROM.)
1
Connecting the speakers
• Determining the speakers' application (page 7)
• Connecting the speakers (page 8)
• Switching the speaker terminal (page 10)
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2
Connecting the components
• About the video converter (VSX-826 only) (page 12)
• About video outputs connection (VSX-821 only)
(page 12)
• Connecting a TV and playback components (page 13)
• Connecting antennas (page 18)
• Plugging in the receiver (page 18)
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3
Power On
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4
The Speaker System setting (VSX-826 only)
(Specify either using the surround back or front height
speaker.)
The Pre Out Setting (VSX-821 only)
(When connecting the front height speakers.)
The Input Assign menu
(When using connections other than the recommended
connections.)
Using the Audio Return Channel function
(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 19)
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6
Playing a source (page 21)
• Playing an iPod (page 21)
• Playing a USB device (page 22)
• Listening in surround sound (page 21)
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7
Adjusting the sound as desired
• Using the Sound Retriever
• Better sound using Phase Control
• Listening with Acoustic Calibration EQ
• Using surround back channel processing
• Setting the Up Mix function
• Setting the Audio options
• Manual speaker setup
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8
Making maximum use of the remote control
• Setting the remote to control other components
5
En