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AUDIO/VIDEO MULTI-CHANNEL RECEIVER
RECEPTOR AUDIO-VIDEO MULTICANAL
VSX-821
Operating Instructions
Manual de instrucciones
-K

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  • Page 1 AUDIO/VIDEO MULTI-CHANNEL RECEIVER RECEPTOR AUDIO-VIDEO MULTICANAL VSX-821 Operating Instructions Manual de instrucciones...
  • Page 2 VENTILATION CAUTION IMPORTANT When installing this unit, make sure to leave space around the unit for ventilation to improve heat radiation CAUTION (at least 40 cm at top, 20 cm at rear, and 20 cm at each RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK side).
  • Page 3 WARNING Voltage selector If the AC plug of this unit does not match the AC This equipment is not waterproof. To prevent a fire or You can find the voltage selector switch on the rear outlet you want to use, the plug must be removed shock hazard, do not place any container filled with panel of multi-voltage models.

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Thank you for buying this Pioneer product. Please read through these operating instructions so you will know how to operate your model properly. After you have finished reading the instructions, put them away in a safe place for future reference.

  • Page 5: Before You Start

    Before you start Flow of settings on the The Pre Out Setting (page 35) (When connecting the front height speakers.) receiver The Input Assign menu (page 35) Checking what’s in the box (When using connections other than the recommended The unit is a full-fledged AV receiver equipped with an abundance Please check that you’ve received the following supplied connections.) of functions and terminals.

  • Page 6: Controls And Displays

    Controls and displays Chapter 1: Controls and displays Front panel VSX-821 AUDIO/ VIDEO MULTI- CHANNEL RECEIVER MCACC HDMI iPod iPhone iPad SPEAKERS DIMMER DISPLAY BAND TUNER EDIT TUNE PRESET ENTER AUTO SURROUND/ ALC/ ADVANCED iPod iPhone iPad STREAM DIRECT STANDARD SURR SURROUND STEREO DIRECT CONTROL...

  • Page 7: Display

    Controls and displays MCACC SETUP MIC jack DTS indicators Use to connect a microphone when performing Auto MCACC DTS – Lights when a source with DTS encoded audio signals setup (page 20). is detected. AUDIO/VIDEO input terminal HD – Lights when a source with DTS-EXPRESS or DTS-HD encoded audio signals is detected.

  • Page 8: Remote Control

    RECEIVER DTV/TV – Switches between the DTV and analog TV input AUDIO PARAMETER – Use to access the Audio options modes for Pioneer TVs. (page 31). SETUP – Press to access the System Setup menu (page 33). RETURN – Confirm and exit the current menu screen.

  • Page 9: Loading The Batteries

    Controls and displays Number buttons and other component controls DISP Operating range of remote control Use the number buttons to directly select a radio frequency Switches the display of this unit. The listening mode, sound The remote control may not work properly if: (page 27) or the tracks on a CD, etc.

  • Page 10: Connecting Your Equipment

    Connecting your equipment Chapter 2: Place the surround speakers at 120º from the center. If you, Important (1) use the surround back speaker, and, (2) don’t use the front Connecting your • To connect the surround back or front height speakers, an height speakers, we recommend placing the surround additional amplifier is required.

  • Page 11: Connecting The Speakers

    Connecting your equipment Front right Front left CAUTION Subwoofer Center • Make sure that all speakers are securely installed. This not only improves sound quality, but also reduces the risk of damage or injury resulting from speakers being knocked over or falling in the LINE LEVEL INPUT event of external shocks such as earthquakes.

  • Page 12: Switching The Speaker Terminal

    Connecting your equipment • When the video signal from the HDMI is 480i, 480p, 576i or Switching the speaker terminal Making cable connections 576p, Multi Ch PCM sound and HD sound cannot be received. Three speaker system settings are possible using the SPEAKERS Make sure not to bend the cables over the top of this unit (as button.

  • Page 13: Analog Audio Cables

    Connecting your equipment • Turning on/off the device connected to this unit’s HDMI OUT Video cables About video outputs connection terminal during playback, or disconnecting/connecting the This receiver is not loaded with a video converter. When you use HDMI cable during playback, may cause noise or interrupted Standard RCA video cables audio.

  • Page 14: Connecting A Tv And Playback Components

    Connecting your equipment Connecting a TV and playback components COAXIAL HDMI DVR/BDR IN DVD IN BD IN VIDEO 1 IN OPTICAL ASSIGNABLE ASSIGNABLE TV/SAT CD-R/TAPE Connecting using HDMI VIDEO AUDIO SURR BACK/ DVR/BDR CD-R/TAPE FRONT HEIGHT If you have an HDMI or DVI (with HDCP) equipped component (Blu-ray Disc player, etc.), you can ADAPTER PORT ( Single ) connect it to this receiver using a commercially available HDMI cable.

  • Page 15: Connecting Your Component With No Hdmi Terminal

    Connecting your equipment Connecting your component with no HDMI terminal Connecting a satellite receiver or other digital set-top box This diagram shows connections of a TV and DVD player (or other playback component) with no HDMI Satellite and cable receivers, and terrestrial digital TV tuners are all examples of so-called ‘set-top terminal to the receiver.

  • Page 16: Connecting An Hdd/Dvd Recorder, Blu-Ray Disc Recorder And Other Video Sources

    Connecting your equipment Connecting an HDD/DVD recorder, Blu-ray Disc recorder and other Using the component video jacks video sources Component video should deliver superior picture quality when compared to composite video. A further advantage (if your source and TV are both compatible) is progressive-scan video, which This receiver has audio/video inputs and outputs suitable for connecting analog or digital video delivers a very stable, flicker-free picture.

  • Page 17: Connecting Other Audio Components

    Connecting antennas The number and kind of connections depends on the kind of When the Bluetooth ADAPTER (Pioneer Model No. AS-BT100 or Connect the AM loop antenna and the FM wire antenna as shown component you’re connecting. Follow the steps below to connect AS-BT200) is connected to this unit, a product equipped with below.

  • Page 18: Using External Antennas

    Connecting your equipment Using external antennas Connecting to the front panel video terminal Connecting an iPod Front video connections are accessed via the front panel using the This receiver has a dedicated iPod terminal that will allow you to To improve FM reception INPUT SELECTOR or VIDEO2 button on the remote control.

  • Page 19: Connecting A Usb Device

    Check the power cord once in a while. If CONTROL ON / OFF you find it damaged, ask your nearest Pioneer authorized independent service company for a replacement. • Do not use any power cord other than the one supplied with this unit.

  • Page 20: Basic Setup

    Basic Setup Chapter 3: Automatically setting up for surround sound Basic Setup CONTROL ON / OFF (MCACC) The Auto Multi-Channel Acoustic Calibration (MCACC) setup measures the acoustic characteristics of your listening area, Before setting up taking into account ambient noise, speaker size and distance, and VIDEO 2 INPUT PHONES 2.1 A...

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