Pioneer VSX-828-K, VSX-828-S, VSX-528-K, VSX-528-S Operating Instructions Manual
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- Page 1 VSX-828 -K /-S AV Receiver VSX-528 -K /-S http://www.pioneer.co.uk (or http://www.pioneer.eu). Discover the benefits of registering your product online at Operating Instructions...
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Page 2: Operating Environment
CAUTION This product is for general household purposes. Any TO PREVENT THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT failure due to use for other than household purposes REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). NO USER-SERVICEABLE (such as long-term use for business purposes in a PARTS INSIDE. - Page 3 Information for users on collection and disposal of old equipment and used batteries Symbol for These symbols on the products, packaging, and/or accompanying documents mean equipment that used electrical and electronic products and batteries should not be mixed with general household waste. For proper treatment, recovery and recycling of old products and used batteries, please take them to applicable collection points in accordance with your national legislation.
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Page 4: Table Of Contents
Contents Thank you for buying this Pioneer product. Please read Using the Sound Retriever ......39 03 Basic Setup through these operating instructions so you will know how to Before setting up (for Australia) . - Page 5 Contents Component Input (VSX-828 only) ....54 The Auto Power Down menu ..... . 55 The Network Standby menu .
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Page 6: Before You Start
Before you start Flow of settings on the receiver The unit is a full-fledged AV receiver equipped with an The Speaker System setting (VSX-828 only) (page Checking what’s in the box abundance of functions and terminals. It can be used easily (Specify either using the surround back front height after following the procedure below to make the connections Please check that you’ve received the following supplied... -
Page 7: Controls And Displays
Chapter Controls and displays Front panel VSX-828 INPUT SELECTOR dial Character display MASTER VOLUME dial Selects an input source (page 27). Display on page STANDBY/ON SPEAKERS Tuner control buttons PHONES jack Switching the speaker terminal on page – Switches between AM, FM ST (stereo) and FM BAND Use to connect headphones. -
Page 8: Display
Controls and displays (VSX-528 only) – Press for ALC/STANDARD SURR Speaker indicators SIGNAL SELECT indicators standard decoding and to switch between the modes of Shows if the speaker system is on or not (page 15). DIGITAL – Lights when a digital audio signal is selected. 2 Pro Logic II and NEO:6, and the Auto level control Blinks when a digital audio signal is selected and selected Sleep timer indicator... -
Page 9: Remote Control
Controls and displays • The following buttons are not used with this receiver: – Press to access the Home Menu HOME MENU Remote control (page 52). SHIFT – Confirm and exit the current menu screen. RETURN SLEEP Press BD, first to access: DVR/BDR Press to change the amount of time before the receiver RECEIVER... -
Page 10: Loading The Batteries
Controls and displays • When the front speaker is set at SMALL in the Speaker TV CONTROL buttons CAUTION Setting (or automatically via the Auto MCACC setup) These buttons are dedicated to control the TV assigned to the • Incorrect use of batteries may result in such hazards as and the X.Over is set above 150 Hz, the subwoofer button. -
Page 11: Connecting Your Equipment
Chapter Connecting your equipment Bi-amping connection Important Determining the speakers’ application Bi-amping connection of the front speakers for high sound VSX-828 only quality with 5.1-channel surround sound. By connecting the left and right front speakers (L/R), the • Both the surround back speakers and the front height center speaker (C), the left and right surround speakers (SL/ •... -
Page 12: Some Tips For Improving Sound Quality
Connecting your equipment • Surround and surround back speakers should be Some tips for improving sound quality positioned 60 cm to 90 cm higher than your ears and titled Connecting the speakers Where you put your speakers in the room has a big effect on slight downward. -
Page 13: Connect The Surround Back Or Front Height Speakers (Vsx-828 Only)
Connecting your equipment VSX-828 connection diagram CAUTION The front height terminals can also be used for Speaker B. • These speaker terminals carry HAZARDOUS LIVE voltage. To prevent the risk of electric shock when connecting or disconnecting the speaker cables, disconnect the power cord Front height setting before touching any uninsulated parts. - Page 14 Connecting your equipment Front Bi-Amp connection (VSX-828 only) VSX-528 connection diagram Subwoofer Front right Front left Front left Front right Center Hight Hight LINE LEVEL INPUT Front height left Center Front height right Subwoofer PREOUT SUBWOOFER FRONT SURROUND Surround right Surround left CENTER Surround left...
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Page 15: Switching The Speaker Terminal
Connecting your equipment Switching the speaker terminal About HDMI VSX-828: When the The Speaker System setting (VSX-828 only) The HDMI connection transfers uncompressed digital video, on page 55 is set to SPB, each press of the speaker button as well as almost every kind of digital audio that the will switch the speaker used for playback: SP, SPA, SPB, connected component is compatible with, including DVD- Video, DVD-Audio, SACD, Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby TrueHD,... -
Page 16: Analog Audio Cables
Connecting your equipment • Turning on/off the device connected to this unit’s HDMI Note OUT terminal during playback, or disconnecting/ About video outputs connection • When connecting optical cables, be careful when inserting connecting the HDMI cable during playback, may cause This receiver is not loaded with a video converter. -
Page 17: Connecting A Tv And Playback Components
Connecting your equipment Connecting a TV and playback components DVD player HDMI/DVI-compatible components Blu-ray Disc player Connecting using HDMI If you have an HDMI or DVI (with HDCP) equipped component (Blu-ray Disc player, etc.), you can connect it to this receiver HDMI OUT HDMI OUT using a commercially available HDMI cable. -
Page 18: Connecting Your Tv With No Hdmi Input
Connecting your equipment Connecting your TV with no HDMI input DVD player Set-top box This diagram shows connections of a TV (with no HDMI input) and DVD player (or other playback component) to the receiver. • With these connections, the picture is not output to the TV Select one Select one VIDEO OUT... -
Page 19: Connecting Optional Bluetooth ® Adapter
Connecting your equipment Turn on the DHCP server function of your router. In case your ® Connecting to the network through LAN router does not have the built-in DHCP server function, it is Connecting optional Bluetooth ADAPTER necessary to set up the network manually. For details, see interface When the Bluetooth ADAPTER (Pioneer Model No. -
Page 20: Connecting Antennas
Connecting your equipment To improve AM reception Using external antennas Connecting antennas Connect a 5 m to 6 m length of vinyl-coated wire to the AM antenna terminal without disconnecting the supplied AM Connect the AM loop antenna and the FM wire antenna as To improve FM reception loop antenna. -
Page 21: Connecting An Ir Receiver (Vsx-828 Only)
Connecting your equipment • iPod recharging occurs whenever an iPod is connected to Connecting an IR receiver (VSX-828 only) Connecting an iPod this unit. (Recharging is enabled only when the unit’s power is turned on.) If you keep your stereo components in a closed cabinet or This receiver has a dedicated iPod/iPhone/iPad terminals that •... -
Page 22: Connecting A Usb Device
Connecting your equipment Note Connecting an MHL-compatible device Connecting an HDMI-equipped component to • Due to linked operation of the HDMI control function, if a An MHL-compatible mobile device can be connected to enjoy the front panel input supported TV and receiver are connected using a HDMI full-HD videos, high quality multi-channel audio, and photos cable and the TV input is changed during iPod input, the etc., with charge the battery on the receiver. -
Page 23: Plugging In The Receiver
Connecting your equipment Plugging in the receiver Only plug in after you have connected all your components to this receiver, including the speakers. For U.K. and Australia Plug the supplied power cord into the AC IN socket on the back of the receiver. Plug the other end into a power outlet. -
Page 24: Basic Setup
Chapter Basic Setup • VSX-828 only: When both the surround back speaker and Before setting up (for Australia) Canceling the Auto Power Down (for Europe, the front height speaker are connected, conduct Auto MCACC setup twice: once with the Speaker System setting This receiver allows you to adjust the system setup, using the Russia and U.K.) is in Surr.Back and once with the Speaker System setting... - Page 25 Basic Setup • For correct speaker settings, do not adjust the volume Select ‘Auto MCACC’ from the Home Menu, then press during the test tones. ENTER. Confirm the speaker configuration. Home Me nu Ho me Me nu The configuration shown on-screen should reflect the 1 .
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Page 26: Other Problems When Using The Auto Mcacc Setup
Basic Setup Again, try to be as quiet as possible while this is happening. It may take 1 to 3 minutes. The Auto MCACC setup has finished! You return to the Home Menu. The settings made in the Auto MCACC setup should give you excellent surround sound from your system, but it is also possible to adjust these settings manually using the Home Menu (starting on... -
Page 27: Basic Playback
Chapter Basic playback If you selected the proper input source and there is still Selecting the audio input signal Playing a source no sound, select the audio input signal for playback (see The audio input signal can be selected for each input source. Selecting the audio input signal below). - Page 28 Basic playback • When digital input (optical or coaxial) is selected, this receiver can only play back Dolby Digital, PCM (32 kHz to 96 kHz) and DTS (including DTS 96 kHz/24 bit) digital signal • In order to enjoy the picture and/or sound from devices connected to each terminal, select the input by doing the following. formats.
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Page 29: Playing An Ipod
Basic playback Playing an iPod • In order to enjoy the picture and/or sound from devices connected to each terminal, select the input by doing the following. This receiver has the iPod iPhone iPad USB terminal that will allow you to control playback of audio content from your iPod Audio using the controls of this receiver. -
Page 30: Playing Back Files Stored On An Ipod
Basic playback Press iPod/USB to switch the receiver to the iPod/USB Basic playback controls Press iPod CTRL again to switch back to the receiver input. controls when you’re done. This receiver’s remote control buttons can be used for basic When the display shows the names of folders and files, playback of files stored on an iPod. -
Page 31: Playing Back Audio Files Stored On A Usb Memory Device
Basic playback Switch the TV input so that it connects to the receiver. MUTE About playable file formats • Switch the TV input to the input that connects this The USB function of this receiver supports the following file receiver to the TV through the corresponding HDMI AUDIO TOOLS formats. -
Page 32: Playing An Mhl-Compatible Device
Basic playback FLAC Playing an MHL-compatible device Sampling frequency 32 kHz, 44.1 kHz, 48 kHz, .flac MHL (Mobile High-definition Link) is an interface standard for 88.2 kHz, 96 kHz, transmitting digital signals with mobile devices. MHL can 176.4 kHz, 192 kHz carry high quality multi-channel audio data and full-HD video Quantization bitrate 16 bit, 24 bit... -
Page 33: Bluetooth Adapter For Wireless Enjoyment Of Music
Basic playback • It must be necessary that the Bluetooth wireless technology • When using the AS-BT200 only: This unit complies with ® Bluetooth ADAPTER for Wireless Enjoyment of enabled device supports A2DP profiles. Bluetooth Specifications Ver. 2.1. When this unit and another device equipped with Bluetooth wireless Music Important... -
Page 34: Listening To Music Contents Of Bluetooth Wireless Technology Device With Your System
Basic playback • Bluetooth wireless technology device should be Note Switch on the Bluetooth wireless technology device compatible with AVRCP profile. • Bluetooth technology works with iPhone 5, iPhone 4S, that you want to make pairing, place it near the system Depending on Bluetooth wireless technology device •... -
Page 35: Improving Fm Sound
Basic playback Manual tuning • Once you have named a station preset, Press to show DISP PRESET / Press to select the station preset you the name. When you want to return to the frequency To change the frequency one step at a time, press want. -
Page 36: An Introduction To Rds (For Europe)
Basic playback Note Searching for RDS programs An introduction to RDS (for Europe) • In addition, there are three other program types, ALARM, You can search for a program type listed above. Radio Data System (RDS) is a system used by most FM radio ALARMTST, and NO TYPE. -
Page 37: Listening To Your System
Chapter Listening to your system Note Choosing the listening mode • Stereo surround (matrix) formats are decoded accordingly This receiver offers a variety of listening modes to using NEO:6 CINEMA or DOLBY PLIIx MUSIC (VSX-828 accommodate playback of various audio formats. Choose one only) (see Listening in surround sound below for more on... -
Page 38: Using The Advanced Surround
Listening to your system If surround back channel processing (page 40) is switched off, Note or the surround back speakers are set to NO, DOLBY PLIIx Using Stream Direct AUTO SURROUND/ AUTO/ STREAM DIRECT • During ECO mode, the brightness switches between 2 DIRECT becomes DOLBY PLII (5.1 channel sound). -
Page 39: Using The Sound Retriever
Listening to your system Using the Sound Retriever Listening with Acoustic Calibration EQ Better sound using Phase Control When audio data is removed during the compression You can listen to sources using the Acoustic Calibration This receiver’s Phase Control feature uses phase correction process, sound quality often suffers from an uneven sound Equalization set in Automatically setting up for surround... -
Page 40: Using Surround Back Channel Processing (Vsx-828 Only)
Listening to your system Using surround back channel processing (VSX- Setting the Up Mix function (VSX-828 only) In a 7.1-channel surround system with surround speakers 828 only) placed directly at the sides of the listening position, the You can have the receiver automatically use 6.1 or 7.1 surround sound of 5.1-channel sources is heard from the side. -
Page 41: Setting The Audio Options
Listening to your system Setting/What it does Option(s) Setting/What it does Option(s) Setting the Audio options EQ (Acoustic Calibration EQ) DRC (Dynamic Range Control) There are a number of additional sound settings you can AUTO Switches on/off the effect of Acoustic Adjusts the level of dynamic range for movie make using the AUDIO PARAMETER menu. - Page 42 Listening to your system Only when listening to 2-channel sources in NEO:6 CINEMA Setting/What it does Option(s) and NEO:6 MUSIC mode. –3 to +3 DIMEN (Dimension) Default: 0 Adjusts the surround sound balance from front to back, making the sound more distant (minus settings), or more forward (positive settings).
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Page 43: Playback With Network Features
Chapter Playback with NETWORK features • Pause/resume, next/previous track, and shuffle/repeat About playable DLNA network devices Introduction from the remote control of the receiver. (Press NETWORK This unit allows you to play music on media servers connected to switch the remote control to the network operation This receiver is equipped with the LAN terminal and you can on an identical Local Area Network (LAN) as the receiver. -
Page 44: About Htc Connect
Playback with NETWORK features About HTC Connect Repeat step 2 to play back the desired song. Playback with Network functions For detailed operating instructions, refer to the section This receiver features “HTC Connect”, a simple way to enjoy shown below. music content from your HTC Connect certified smart phone. -
Page 45: Listening To Internet Radio Stations
Playback with NETWORK features Registering broadcast stations not on the vTuner list Listening to Internet radio stations Register the desired broadcast stations as your from the special Pioneer site favorites, following the instructions on the computer’s Internet radio is an audio broadcasting service transmitted via With the receiver, broadcast stations not included on the list screen. -
Page 46: Playing Back Audio Files Stored On Components On The Network
Playback with NETWORK features Playing back audio files stored on components on Network Configuration The Network Setup menu the network Setting up the network to listen to Internet radio on this IP address/Proxy setting This unit allows you to play music on media servers connected receiver. -
Page 47: Language
Playback with NETWORK features Friendly Name Select ‘Network Configuration’ from the Network Language Setup menu. Select ‘Network Configuration’ from the Network Language can be set on the NETWORK function OSD screen. Setup menu. Select ‘IP Address, Proxy’ from the Network Select ‘Language’... -
Page 48: Network Setting Using Safari Browser
Playback with NETWORK features Select ‘Firmware Update’ from the Network Setup Network setting using Safari browser Friendly Name setting using Safari browser menu. Launch Safari on your computer. Launch Safari on your computer. The receiver checks whether the USB memory device inserted into the USB port on the receiver’s front panel Press Bookmark icon. -
Page 49: Factory Reset
Playback with NETWORK features Click Firmware Update. Browse the latest firmware on your computer (a) and Factory Reset then press Upload (b). Use to reset all network connection settings to their initial, The extension of the firmware is fw. Please select a file factory-setting condition. -
Page 50: About Network Playback
Playback with NETWORK features • Some functions may not be supported depending on the Microsoft, Windows, Windows Media and Windows Vista are About network playback server type or version used. either registered trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries. The network playback function of this unit uses the following •... -
Page 51: About Playable File Formats
Playback with NETWORK features MPEG Layer-3 audio decoding technology licensed from Windows Media Player 11/Windows Media Player 12 WAV (LPCM) Fraunhofer IIS and Thomson multimedia. Windows Media Player is software to deliver music, photos .wav Sampling frequency 32 kHz, 44.1 kHz, 48 kHz, Files encoded using Windows Media Codec 9 may be playable and movies from a Microsoft Windows computer to home 88.2 kHz, 96 kHz,... -
Page 52: Home Menu
Chapter Home Menu Select the setting you want to adjust. Using the Home Menu Manual speaker setup The following section shows you how to make detailed This receiver allows you to make detailed settings to optimize Home Me nu Ho me Me nu settings to specify how you’re using the receiver, and also the surround sound performance. -
Page 53: X.over
Home Menu • Center – Select LARGE if your center speaker reproduces Note Choose the frequency cutoff point. bass frequencies effectively, or select SMALL to send bass • If you select SMALL for the front speakers, the subwoofer Frequencies below the cutoff point will be sent to the frequencies to the other speakers or subwoofer. -
Page 54: Speaker Distance
Home Menu Confirm your selected setup option. The Input Assign menu The test tones will start after you press ENTER. After the • You can change the channel levels at any time by press Assigns input function for analog audio input terminal and volume increases to the reference level, test tones will be , then press on the... -
Page 55: The Auto Power Down Menu
Home Menu Select ‘Component Input’ from the Input Assign menu. The Network Standby menu The MHL Setup menu This setting allows the AirPlay function for operating the Select whether or not to switch the input automatically to the 3 b . Co mp o ne nt I np ut 3 . -
Page 56: The Osd Setup Menu
Home Menu • SP-B – Enables Speaker B to be installed in another room so that the sound of the stereo can be enjoyed elsewhere. • Bi-Amp – Enables higher quality playback sound through the front speakers with the connection of bi- amp speakers. -
Page 57: Using The Multi-Zone Feature (Vsx-828 Only)
Chapter Using the MULTI-ZONE feature (VSX-828 only) • When the receiver is on, make sure that any operations MULTI-ZONE remote controls MULTI-ZONE listening for the sub zone are done while ZONE lights in the Press button on the remote control, then with RECEIVER display. -
Page 58: Control With Hdmi Function
Chapter Control with HDMI function Synchronized operations below with a Control with HDMI- Important Select ‘HDMI Setup’ from the Home Menu. compatible Pioneer TV or Blu-ray Disc player are possible • When connecting this system or changing connections, be when the component is connected to the receiver using an Ho me Me nu 5 . -
Page 59: Before Using Synchronization
Control with HDMI function • LAST – The HDMI input signal selected previously will When in the synchronized amp mode, the synchronized be output. amp mode is canceled when the receiver’s power is turned off. To turn the synchronized amp mode back on, •... -
Page 60: Controlling The Rest Of Your System
Chapter Controlling the rest of your system Setting the remote to control other Selecting preset codes directly Clearing all the remote control settings You can clear all presets and restore the factory default components settings. Most components can be assigned to one of the input ... -
Page 61: Controls For Tvs
Controlling the rest of your system Controls for TVs Controls for other components Preset Code List This remote control can control components (TV, DTV, This remote control can control these components (BD, DVD, You should have no problem controlling a component if you Satellite TV or Cable TV) after entering the proper codes (see CD, DVR (BDR), VCR, CD-R) after entering the proper codes find the manufacturer in this list, but please note that there... - Page 62 Controlling the rest of your system Electrograph 0107 Megapower 0097 Scotch 0006 Accurian 2092 Koss 2024, 2069, 2075 Electrohome 0002, 0003, 0004, 0006 Megatron 0006 Scott 0004, 0006, 0007, 0008, 0009, Advent 2072 Landel 2093 Element 0082 Memorex 0001, 0005, 0006, 0041 0090, 0104 Aiwa 2012 Lasonic 2085...
- Page 63 Controlling the rest of your system Canon 1004 Media Center PC 1017 Teac 1005 GOI 6002, 6004 Toshiba 6038, 6054, 6039 Citizen 1002, 1003 MEI 1004 Technics 1004 Grundig 6007, 6030 TPS 6041 Colortyme 1000 Memorex 1001, 1002, 1003, 1004, Teknika 1003, 1004, 1005 Triasat 6033 If operations are not possible...
- Page 64 Controlling the rest of your system i3 Micro 6077 Insight 6074, 6029 Digital Tape Insight 6074, 6073, 6029 Knology 6029 Jebsee 6122 Pioneer 5057 Mediacom 6074, 6029 Jerrold 6073, 6072, 6122 Motorola 6074, 6081 Knology 6029 Myrio 6078 Macab 6040 Pace 6029 Pioneer 5056 Mediacom 6074, 6029...
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Page 65: Additional Information
Chapter Additional information are not needed, set the Control with HDMI to OFF (see HDMI Refer to Channel Level on page 53 to check the speaker levels. Setup on page 58). Troubleshooting The OSD screen (Home Menu, etc.) isn’t displayed. ... -
Page 66: Network Feature
Additional information technology. Check the setting of the Bluetooth wireless played back on Windows Media Player 11 or Windows Media After using the Auto MCACC setup, the speaker size technology device. Player 12. Try using another server. Refer to the operation setting (LARGE or SMALL) is incorrect. -
Page 67: Hdmi
Additional information This receiver is HDCP-compatible. Check that the components Cannot access Windows Media Player 11 or Windows Configuration you are connecting are also HDCP-compatible. If they are not, Media Player 12. Connect your HDMI-equipped component directly to the ... -
Page 68: Htc Connect
Additional information USB works with iPhone 5, iPhone 4S, iPhone 4, iPhone 3GS, THIS SOFTWARE IS PROVIDED BY THE COPYRIGHT HOLDERS HTC Connect iPhone 3G, iPhone, iPad (3rd and 4th generation), iPad 2, AND CONTRIBUTORS “AS IS” AND ANY EXPRESS OR IMPLIED iPad, iPad mini, iPod touch (1st through 5th generation) and WARRANTIES, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, THE iPod nano (3rd through 7th generation). -
Page 69: Resetting The Main Unit
Additional information • Never use thinners, benzine, insecticide sprays or other VSX-828 Status messages Descriptions chemicals on or near this unit, since these will corrode the surface. This is displayed when you have Favorite List Full attempted to register a file in the VSX-828 Favorites folder but the Favorites folder is already full. -
Page 70: Specifications
Additional information Miscellaneous Specifications Power Requirements..AC 220 V to 230 V, 50 Hz/60 Hz Power Consumption ....520 W (VSX-828) Audio section 450 W (VSX-528) Rated power output... - Page 71 http://www.pioneer.co.uk http://www.pioneer.eu © 2013 PIONEER CORPORATION. All rights reserved. PIONEER CORPORATION 1-1, Shin-ogura, Saiwai-ku, Kawasaki-shi, Kanagawa 212-0031, Japan PIONEER ELECTRONICS (USA) INC. P.O. BOX 1540, Long Beach, California 90801-1540, U.S.A. TEL: (800) 421-1404 PIONEER ELECTRONICS OF CANADA, INC. 340 Ferrier Street, Unit 2, Markham, Ontario L3R 2Z5, Canada TEL: 1-877-283-5901, 905-479-4411 PIONEER EUROPE NV Haven 1087, Keetberglaan 1, B-9120 Melsele, Belgium TEL: 03/570.05.11 PIONEER ELECTRONICS ASIACENTRE PTE.