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Pioneer VSX-922-K Operating Instructions Manual

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  • Page 1 AV Receiver VSX-1122 VSX-922 Operating Instructions...
  • Page 2 IMPORTANT This product is for general household purposes. Any failure due to use for other than household purposes (such as long-term use for business purposes in a CAUTION restaurant or use in a car or ship) and which requires RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK repair will be charged for even during the warranty DO NOT OPEN period.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Thank you for buying this Pioneer product. Please read through these operating 04 Basic Setup Changing the OSD display language (OSD Language) ....................32 instructions so you will know how to operate your model properly. Changing the TV format setting ............................32 Changing the frequency step ............................32...
  • Page 4 Important information regarding the HDMI connection ....................97 About the ALL ZONE STBY (All Zone Standby) and DISCRETE ON (Discrete On) functions ........66 Cleaning the unit ................................97 Resetting the remote control settings ..........................66 Pioneer Authorized Distributors .............................97 Controlling components ..............................67 Glossary .....................................98 Features index .................................101 Specifications .................................102...
  • Page 5 Flow of settings on the receiver The Input Setup menu (page (When using connections other than the recommended connections) Basic playback (page Flow for connecting and setting the receiver The unit is a full-fledged AV receiver equipped with an abundance of functions and terminals. It can be used eas- 10 Adjusting the sound and picture quality as desired ily after following the procedure below to make the connections and settings.
  • Page 6 　 Before you start 　 Checking what’s in the box ......................7 Installing the receiver ........................7 　 Loading the batteries ........................7 Operating range of remote control unit ..................7 Selecting the OSD character set ..................... 7 Canceling the demo display ......................8 　...

  • Page 7: Checking What's In The Box

    Before you start 　 ! Batteries with the same shape may have different voltages. Do not use different batteries together. Checking what’s in the box ! When disposing of used batteries, please comply with governmental regulations or environmental public insti- tution’s rules that apply in your country/area.

  • Page 8: Canceling The Demo Display

    ! PIONEER CORPORATION does not guarantee the operation of this CD-ROM with respect to personal com- Switch the receiver into standby. puters using any of the applicable OS. In addition, PIONEER CORPORATION is not liable for any damages While holding down ENTER on the front panel, press u STANDBY/ON.
  • Page 9 　 Controls and displays 　 Remote control ..........................10 Display ............................12 　 Front panel ............................. 13 　...

  • Page 10: Remote Control

    Controls and displays 　 The remote has been conveniently color-coded according to component control using the following system: Remote control ! White – Receiver control, TV control ! Blue – Other controls (See pages 38, 39, 40, and 67.) This section explains how to operate the remote control for the receiver. u RECEIVER This switches between standby and on for this receiver.
  • Page 11 Controls and displays 　 12 OPTION The preset codes of desired devices can be registered in the remote control and button operations can be regis- tered using the learning mode. 　 Switches the remote to control the receiver (used to select the white commands). Switch to perform operations in the main zone.

  • Page 12: Display

    Controls and displays 　 Listening mode indicators Display ! AUTO SURROUND – Lights when the Auto Surround feature is switched on (page 44). ! ALC – Lights when the ALC (Auto level control) mode is selected (page 44). ! STREAM DIRECT – Lights when Direct/Pure Direct is selected (page 45).

  • Page 13: Front Panel

    Controls and displays 　 Remote sensor Front panel Receives the signals from the remote control (page MASTER VOLUME dial SPEAKERS 　 Use to change the speaker terminal (page 60). 10 PHONES jack ADVANCED Use to connect headphones. When the headphones are connected, there is no sound output from the speakers. MCACC FL OFF HDMI...
  • Page 14 　 Connecting your equipment 　 Connecting your equipment ......................15 Rear panel ............................15 　 Determining the speakers’ application ..................16 Placing the speakers ........................17 Connecting the speakers ....................... 18 Installing your speaker system ..................... 18 　 Selecting the Speaker system ....................... 20 About the audio connection ......................

  • Page 15: Connecting Your Equipment

    Connecting your equipment 　 Connecting your equipment Note This receiver provides you with many connection possibilities, but it doesn’t have to be difficult. This chapter The input functions below are assigned by default to the receiver’s different input terminals. Refer to The Input explains the kinds of components you can connect to make up your home theater system.

  • Page 16: Determining The Speakers' Application

    Connecting your equipment 　 [B] 7.2 channel surround system (Front wide) Determining the speakers’ application ! Speaker System setting: Normal(SB/FW) This unit permits you to build various surround systems, in accordance with the number of speakers you have. ! Be sure to connect speakers to the front left and right channels (L and R). ! It is also possible to only connect one of the surround back speakers (SB) or neither.

  • Page 17: Placing The Speakers

    Connecting your equipment 　 [D] 5.2 channel surround system & Front Bi-amping connection (High quality Placing the speakers surround) Refer to the chart below for placement of the speakers you intend to connect. ! Speaker System setting: Front Bi-Amp Bi-amping connection of the front speakers for high sound quality with 5.2-channel surround sound. SW 2 SW 1 　...

  • Page 18: Connecting The Speakers

    Connecting your equipment 　 Connecting the speakers Installing your speaker system Each speaker connection on the receiver comprises a positive (+) and negative (–) terminal. Make sure to match At the very least, front left and right speakers only are necessary. Note that your main surround speakers should these up with the terminals on the speakers themselves.
  • Page 19 Connecting your equipment 　 Bi-amping your speakers Bi-wiring your speakers Bi-amping is when you connect the high frequency driver and low frequency driver of your speakers to different Your speakers can also be bi-wired if they support bi-amping. ! With these connections, the Speaker System setting makes no difference. amplifiers for better crossover performance.

  • Page 20: Selecting The Speaker System

    Connecting your equipment 　 Selecting the Speaker system About the audio connection The front height terminals can be used for front wide and Speaker B connections, in addition to for the front Types of cables and terminals Transferable audio signals height speakers.

  • Page 21: About The Video Converter

    Connecting your equipment 　 About the video converter About HDMI The video converter ensures that all video sources are output through the HDMI OUT terminal. The HDMI connection transfers uncompressed digital video, as well as almost every kind of digital audio. If the TV is only connected to the receiver’s composite VIDEO MONITOR OUT jacks, all the other video devices This receiver incorporates High-Definition Multimedia Interface (HDMI ®...

  • Page 22: Connecting Your Tv And Playback Components

    Connecting your equipment 　 ! If you want to listen to the sound of the TV over the receiver, connect the receiver and TV with audio cables. Connecting your TV and playback components — When the TV and receiver are connected by HDMI connections, if the TV supports the HDMI ARC (Audio Return Channel) function, the sound of the TV can be input to the receiver via the HDMI OUT terminal, so there is no need to connect an audio cable.
  • Page 23 Connecting your equipment 　 Connecting your DVD player with no HDMI output Connecting your TV with no HDMI input This diagram shows connections of a TV (with HDMI input) and DVD player (or other playback component with no This diagram shows connections of a TV (with no HDMI input) and DVD player (or other playback component) to HDMI output) to the receiver.

  • Page 24: Connecting An Hdd/Dvd Recorder, Bd Recorder And Other Video Sources

    Connecting your equipment 　 ! In order to listening to HD audio with this receiver, connect an HDMI cable, and use analog video cable for Connecting an HDD/DVD recorder, BD recorder and other video video signal input. sources Depending on the player, it may not be possible to output video signals to both HDMI and other video output (composite, etc.) simultaneously, and it may be necessary to make video output settings.

  • Page 25: Connecting A Satellite/Cable Receiver Or Other Set-Top Box

    Connecting your equipment 　 ! If your set-top box is equipped with an HDMI output terminal, we recommend connecting it to the receiver’s Connecting a satellite/cable receiver or other set-top box HDMI SAT/CBL IN terminal. When doing so, also connect the receiver and TV by HDMI (see Connecting using HDMI page...

  • Page 26: Connecting Other Audio Components

    Connecting your equipment 　 Connecting other audio components Connecting AM/FM antennas This receiver has both digital and analog inputs, allowing you to connect audio components for playback. Connect the AM loop antenna and the FM wire antenna as shown below. To improve reception and sound quality, When you set up the receiver you’ll need to tell the receiver which input you connected the component to (see connect external antennas (see Connecting external antennas...

  • Page 27: Multi-Zone Setup

    Connecting your equipment 　 Connecting external antennas MULTI-ZONE setup To improve FM reception, connect an external FM antenna to FM UNBAL 75 W. This receiver can power up to two independent systems in separate rooms after you have made the proper MULTI- ZONE connections.

  • Page 28: Connecting To The Network Through Lan Interface

    Connecting your equipment 　 VSX-1122 only: Connect a TV monitor to the VIDEO ZONE 2 OUT jack on this receiver. Connecting to the network through LAN interface Sub zone (ZONE 2) Main zone By connecting this receiver to the network via the LAN terminal, you can listen to Internet radio stations. To listen VSX-1122 only to Internet radio stations, you must sign a contract with an ISP (Internet Service Provider) beforehand.

  • Page 29: Ipod/Usb

    USB terminal on the front panel of this receiver. ! Pioneer does not guarantee proper connection and operation of this unit with all Bluetooth wireless technology ! It is also possible to connect using the cable included with the iPod, but in this case it is not possible to view enabled devices.

  • Page 30: Connecting To A Wireless Lan

    ! Remote operation may not be possible if direct light from a strong fluorescent lamp is shining on the IR in a while. If you find it damaged, ask your nearest Pioneer authorized independent service company for a receiver remote sensor window.
  • Page 31 　 Basic Setup 　 Changing the OSD display language (OSD Language)............... 32 Changing the TV format setting ....................32 　 Changing the frequency step ....................... 32 Automatically conducting optimum sound tuning (Full Auto MCACC) ........32 The Input Setup menu ........................34 Operation Mode Setup .........................

  • Page 32: Changing The Osd Display Language (Osd Language)

    Basic Setup 　 Changing the OSD display language (OSD Language) Automatically conducting optimum sound tuning (Full Auto MCACC) The language used on the Graphical User Interface screen can be changed. ! The explanations in these operating instructions are for when English is selected for the GUI screen. The Full Auto MCACC Setup measures the acoustic characteristics of your listening area, taking into account ! The OSD display is only displayed when the receiver’s HDMI OUT terminal and the TV’s HDMI input are con- 　...

  • Page 33: Basic Setup

    Basic Setup 　 The Full Auto MCACC display appears once the microphone is connected. 1a.Full Auto MCACC 1a.Full Auto MCACC A/V RECEIVER A/V RECEIVER Now Analyzing... 1a.Full Auto MCACC A/V RECEIVER Speaker System : Normal(SB/FH) Environment Check EQ Type : SYMMETRY Ambient Noise : OK MCACC...

  • Page 34: The Input Setup Menu

    Basic Setup 　 Input function default and possible settings The Input Setup menu The terminals on the receiver generally correspond to the name of one of the input functions. If you have con- You only need to make settings in the Input Setup menu if you didn’t hook up your digital equipment according nected components to this receiver differently from (or in addition to) the defaults below, see The Input Setup to the default settings (see...

  • Page 35: Operation Mode Setup

    ! Basic – The number of operable functions is restricted, and functions whose operations are restricted are 1. Advanced MCACC automatically set to achieve the Pioneer-recommended sound and picture quality. The functions that can be 2. MCACC Data Check 3. Data Management 4.

  • Page 36: Basic Playback

    　 Basic playback 　 Playing a source ..........................37 Playing an iPod ..........................38 　 Playing a USB device ........................39 Listening to the radio ........................40 Bluetooth ADAPTER for Wireless Enjoyment of Music .............. 41 　...

  • Page 37: Playing A Source

    Basic playback 　 Turning off the sound Playing a source Mutes the sound or restores the sound if it has been muted (adjusting the volume also restores the sound). Here are the basic instructions for playing a source (such as a DVD disc) with your home theater system. Press MUTE.

  • Page 38: Playing An Ipod

    ! This receiver has been developed and tested for the software version of iPod/iPhone/iPad indicated on the ENTER website of Pioneer (http://pioneer.jp/homeav/support/ios/ao/). ! Installing software versions other than indicated on the website of Pioneer to your iPod/iPhone/iPad may result 　 RETURN in incompatibility with this receiver.

  • Page 39: Playing A Usb Device

    ! For high resolution files, some time may be required for the photo to appear. 　 ! Pioneer cannot guarantee compatibility (operation and/or bus power) with all USB mass storage devices and ! To return to the previous level any time, press RETURN.

  • Page 40: Listening To The Radio

    Pro, Lossless, Voice. c Apple lossless encoding is not supported. Tune to a station you want to memorize. d Uncompressed FLAC files are not supported. Pioneer does not guarantee playback. Listening to the radio page 40 for more on this.

  • Page 41: Bluetooth Adapter For Wireless Enjoyment Of Music

    Basic playback 　 Listening to station presets Bluetooth ADAPTER for Wireless Enjoyment of Music Press TUNER to select the tuner. Device not equipped with Press CLASS to select the class in which the station is stored. Bluetooth wireless technology: 　 Press repeatedly to cycle through classes A to G.
  • Page 42 Bluetooth SIG, Inc. and any use of Press the RETURN button twice to exit Bluetooth Setup. such marks by PIONEER CORPORATION is under license. Other trademarks and trade names are those of their respective owners.
  • Page 43 　 Listening to your system 　 Enjoying various types of playback using the listening modes ..........44 Selecting MCACC presets ......................45 　 Choosing the input signal ......................45 Better sound using Phase Control ....................46 　...

  • Page 44: Listening To Your System Enjoying Various Types Of Playback Using The Listening Modes

    Listening to your system 　 ! WIDE SURROUND MOVIE – Up to 7.1 channel sound (front wide), especially suited to movie sources Enjoying various types of playback using the listening modes ! WIDE SURROUND MUSIC – Up to 7.1 channel sound (front wide), especially suited to music sources ! Neo:6 CINEMA –...

  • Page 45: Selecting Mcacc Presets

    Listening to your system 　 ! F.S.SURR FOCUS – Use to provide a rich surround sound effect directed to the center of where the front left Selecting MCACC presets and right speakers sound projection area converges. ! F.S.SURR WIDE – Use to provide a surround sound effect to a wider area than FOCUS mode. ! Default setting: MEMORY 1 If you have calibrated your system for different listening positions, you can switch between settings to suit the FOCUS position...

  • Page 46: Connecting Your Equipment Better Sound Using Phase Control

    Listening to your system 　 Better sound using Phase Control This receiver’s Phase Control feature uses phase correction measures to make sure your sound source arrives at the listening position in phase, preventing unwanted distortion and/or coloring of the sound. Phase Control technology provides coherent sound reproduction through the use of phase matching for an opti- 　...

  • Page 47: Playback With Network Features

    　 Playback with NETWORK features 　 Introduction ........................... 48 Playback with Network functions ....................49 　 About network playback ......................50 About playable file formats ......................51 　...

  • Page 48: Introduction

    You can select and listen to your favorite Internet radio station from the list of Internet radio stations created, iPhone, iPad and the software versions for iTunes that are indicated on the Pioneer website. AirPlay may not edited, and managed by the vTuner database service exclusively for use with the Pioneer products.

  • Page 49: Playback With Network Functions

    ! Press NET to switch the remote control to the network operation mode. Use i/j to select ‘Get access code’, then press ENTER. +Favorite The access code required for registration on the special Pioneer Internet radio site is displayed. Make a memo of this address. TOP MENU...

  • Page 50: About Network Playback

    Pioneer disclaims any liability in connection with such occurrences. Windows Media Player Pioneer does not represent or warrant that content services will continue to be provided or available for a particu- Windows Media Player 11/Windows Media Player 12 page 99 for more on this.

  • Page 51: About Playable File Formats

    Playback with NETWORK features 　 Pioneer is not responsible for any malfunction of the player and/or the NETWORK features due to communica- About playable file formats tion error/malfunctions associated with your network connection and/or your PC, or other connected equipment.

  • Page 52: Control With Hdmi Function

    　 Control with HDMI function 　 About the Control with HDMI function ..................53 Making Control with HDMI connections ..................53 　 HDMI Setup ............................ 53 Before using synchronization ....................... 53 About synchronized operations ....................54 Setting the PQLS function ......................54 　...

  • Page 53: About The Control With Hdmi Function

    Choose whether to set this unit’s Control with HDMI function ON or OFF. You will need to set it to ON to use the Control with HDMI function. Synchronized operations below with a Control with HDMI-compatible Pioneer TV or Blu-ray Disc player are pos- When using a component that does not support the Control with HDMI function, set this to OFF.

  • Page 54: About Synchronized Operations

    ! When in the synchronized amp mode, the synchronized amp mode is canceled when the receiver’s power is ! See the Pioneer website for players supporting the Sound Retriever Link and Stream Smoother Link functions. turned off. To turn the synchronized amp mode back on, set audio to be played through the receiver from the TV’s menu screen, etc.

  • Page 55: Using Other Functions

    　 Using other functions 　 Setting the Audio options ......................56 Setting the Video options ......................58 　 Switching the speaker terminals ....................60 Using the MULTI-ZONE controls ....................60 Using the sleep timer ........................61 Dimming the display ........................61 　...

  • Page 56: Setting The Audio Options

    Using other functions 　 Setting What it does Option(s) Setting the Audio options With the Auto Sound Retriever function, DSP processing is used to There are a number of additional sound settings you can make using the AUDIO PARAMETER menu. The compensate for the loss of audio data upon compression, improving defaults, if not stated, are listed in bold.
  • Page 57 Using other functions 　 Setting What it does Option(s) Setting What it does Option(s) The input attenuator lowers the input level of an analog signal when it’s too strong. You can use this if you find that the OVER indicator V.DEPTH When this mode is selected, the sound field expands virtually to A.ATT...

  • Page 58: Setting The Video Options

    Using other functions 　 Setting What it does Option(s) Setting the Video options Sets the optimum picture quality for the type of monitor that is con- There are a number of additional picture settings you can make using the VIDEO PARAMETER menu. The nected.
  • Page 59 Using other functions 　 Setting What it does Option(s) Setting What it does Option(s) Adjusts the overall brightness. Specifies the aspect ratio when input signals are output at the HDMI THROUGH output. Make your desired settings while checking each setting on (Aspect) your display (if the image doesn’t match your monitor type, cropping NORMAL...

  • Page 60: Switching The Speaker Terminals

    Using other functions 　 Switching the speaker terminals Using the MULTI-ZONE controls If you selected Normal(SB/FH), Normal(SB/FW) or Speaker B at Speaker system setting page 78, you can The following steps use the front panel controls to adjust the sub zone volume and select sources. See MULTI- switch between speakers using the SPEAKERS button.

  • Page 61: Using The Sleep Timer

    Using other functions 　 Default system settings Using the sleep timer Setting Default The sleep timer switches the receiver into standby after a specified amount of time so you can fall asleep without worrying about the receiver being left on all night. Use the remote control to set the sleep timer. Digital Video Converter 　...
  • Page 62 Using other functions 　 Setting Default Center Width 2 PL II Music Options Dimension Panorama 　 Neo:6 CINEMA: 10 Neo:6 Options Center Image Neo:6 MUSIC: 3 2 PL IIz Options Height Gain Listening Mode (2 ch/multi ch) AUTO SURROUND All Inputs 　...

  • Page 63: Controlling The Rest Of Your System

    　 Controlling the rest of your system 　 About the Remote Setup menu ....................64 Operating multiple receivers ......................64 　 Setting the remote to control other components............... 64 Selecting preset codes directly ..................... 64 Programming signals from other remote controls ..............65 Erasing one of the remote control button settings ..............

  • Page 64: About The Remote Setup Menu

    See Resetting the remote control settings page OPTION If you have multiple Pioneer receivers, amplifiers, etc., this setting can be used to prevent other units from iPod TUNER Change RC operating simultaneously when the remote control unit is operated. See...

  • Page 65: Programming Signals From Other Remote Controls

    ! If the LED flashes for five seconds, it means the memory is full. See Erasing all learnt settings that are in one The remote can store about 120 preset codes from other components (this has been tested with codes of Pioneer input function page 65 to erase a programmed button you’re not using to free up more memory (note that...

  • Page 66: Direct Function

    The All Zone Standby can be used to turn all zones to OFF when the receiver’s power is switched to standby. HDMI 2034 Also, when using separate Pioneer amplifiers/receivers for the sub zones, they can also be set to standby 0305 simultaneously.

  • Page 67: Controlling Components

    Controlling the rest of your system 　 TV and Audio/Video components Controlling components This remote control can control components after entering the proper codes (see Setting the remote to control HDD/BDR/ Button(s) TV (Monitor) BD/DVD SAT/CATV other components page 64 for more on this).
  • Page 68 Controlling the rest of your system 　 Audio/Video components TV (Projector) Button(s) CD/CD-R/SACD MD/DAT TAPE Button(s) TV (Projector) u SOURCE POWER ON/OFF POWER ON/OFF POWER ON/OFF POWER ON/OFF u SOURCE POWER ON 　 Number buttons numerics numerics numerics — MOVIE CLEAR STANDARD !/CLR...

  • Page 69: The Advanced Mcacc Menu

    　 The Advanced MCACC menu 　 Making receiver settings from the Advanced MCACC menu ............ 70 Automatic MCACC (Expert)......................70 　 Manual MCACC setup ........................72 Checking MCACC Data ........................74 Data Management ......................... 75 　...

  • Page 70: Making Receiver Settings From The Advanced Mcacc Menu

    — When data measurement is taken (after selecting ALL or Keep SP System), the reverb characteristics The Advanced MCACC (Multi Channel ACoustic Calibration) system was developed in Pioneer’s laboratories with data (both before- and after-calibration) that this receiver had been storing will be overwritten.
  • Page 71 The Advanced MCACC menu 　 The Auto MCACC Setup procedure is completed and the Advanced MCACC menu reappears automatically. CONTROL ON / OFF iPod The settings made in the Auto MCACC Setup should give you excellent surround sound from your system, but iPhone HDMI 5 INPUT MCACC...

  • Page 72: Manual Mcacc Setup

    The Advanced MCACC menu 　 Select each channel in turn and adjust the levels (+/–12.0 dB) as necessary. Manual MCACC setup Use k/l to adjust the volume of the speaker you selected to match the reference speaker. When it sounds like both tones are the same volume, press j to confirm and continue to the next channel.

  • Page 73: Standing Wave

    The Advanced MCACC menu 　 Standing Wave Acoustic Calibration EQ Professional ! Default setting: ON/ATT 0.0dB (all filters) This setup minimizes the unwanted effects of room reverberation by allowing you to calibrate your system based Acoustic standing waves occur when, under certain conditions, sound waves from your speaker system resonate on the direct sound coming from the speakers.

  • Page 74: Checking Mcacc Data

    The Advanced MCACC menu 　 If you selected ‘Reverb Measurement’, select EQ ON or EQ OFF, and then START. Checking MCACC Data The following options determine how the reverb characteristics of your listening area are displayed in Reverb View: At the procedure of Automatically conducting optimum sound tuning (Full Auto MCACC) page 32, the proce-...

  • Page 75: Data Management

    The Advanced MCACC menu 　 Standing Wave Data Management Use this to display the standing wave related adjustment values for the various MCACC memories. See Standing This system allows you to store up to six MCACC presets, allowing you to calibrate your system for different listen- Wave page 73 for more on this.
  • Page 76 The Advanced MCACC menu 　 Select ‘OK’ to confirm and copy the settings. When MCACC Memory Copy? is displayed, select YES. If NO is selected, the memory is not copied. Completed! shows in the GUI screen to confirm the MCACC preset has been copied, then you automatically return to the Data Management setup menu.

  • Page 77: The System Setup And Other Setup Menus

    　 The System Setup and Other Setup menus 　 Making receiver settings from the System Setup menu ............78 Manual speaker setup ........................78 　 Network Setup menu ........................80 Checking the Network Information ..................... 81 The Other Setup menu ........................81 　...

  • Page 78: Making Receiver Settings From The System Setup Menu

    80). Using the MULTI-ZONE controls page 60). ! HDMI Setup – Synchronizes this receiver with your Pioneer component supporting Control with HDMI (page 52). If you selected Normal(SB/FH), Normal(SB/FW), or Speaker B in Step 2, select the placement ! Other Setup – Makes customized settings to reflect how you are using the receiver (see The Other Setup of the surround speakers.

  • Page 79: Channel Level

    The System Setup and Other Setup menus 　 ! Center – Select LARGE if your center speaker reproduces bass frequencies effectively, or select SMALL to Channel Level send bass frequencies to the other speakers or subwoofer. If you didn’t connect a center speaker, choose NO Using the channel level settings, you can adjust the overall balance of your speaker system, an important factor (the center channel is sent to the front speakers).

  • Page 80: Network Setup Menu

    The System Setup and Other Setup menus 　 Proxy Hostname/Proxy Port Network Setup menu This setting is required when you connect this receiver to the Internet via a proxy server. Enter the IP address Make the settings for connecting the receiver to the Internet and using the network functions. of your proxy server in the ‘Proxy Hostname’...

  • Page 81: Checking The Network Information

    The System Setup and Other Setup menus 　 Parental Lock The Other Setup menu Set restrictions for using Internet services. Also set the password accompanying the usage restrictions. The Other Setup menu is where you can make customized settings to reflect how you are using the receiver. ! Upon shipment from the factory, the password is set to “0000”.

  • Page 82: Volume Setup

    Volume Setup update file from the Pioneer website onto your computer, the file will be in ZIP format. Unzip the ZIP file before You can set the maximum volume of this receiver or specify what the volume level will be when the power is saving it on the USB memory device.
  • Page 83 The System Setup and Other Setup menus 　 ZONE Setup VSX-1122 only When making multi-zone connections using the AUDIO ZONE 2 OUT terminals and performing playback in Zone 2, you can set whether to adjust the Zone 2 volume on the receiver or to fix it to a specific volume (–40 dB Fixed 　...

  • Page 84: Faq

    　 　 Troubleshooting ..........................85 Power ..............................85 　 No sound ............................85 Other audio problems ........................86 ADAPTER PORT terminal ....................... 87 Video ...............................87 　 Settings ............................87 Professional Calibration EQ graphical output ................88 Display ............................88 Remote control ..........................88 HDMI ...............................88 AVNavigator ..........................

  • Page 85: Troubleshooting

    　 Wait at least 1 minute, then try turning the power on again. ing the checks listed below, ask your nearest Pioneer authorized independent service company to carry out repair The temperature within the unit has exceeded the allowablevalue. work.

  • Page 86: Other Audio Problems

    Make sure that the DTS signal output is set to On. Certain listening modes or When Operation Mode is set to Basic, the Pioneer-recommended settings are made and If the source component has a digital volume control, make sure this is not turned down.

  • Page 87: Adapter Port Terminal

    Setting the Video options page Certain listening modes or When Operation Mode is set to Basic, the Pioneer-recommended settings are made and 58) and/or the resolution settings on your component or display doesn’t work, try switch- HOME MENU items cannot be not all of the functions can be used.

  • Page 88: Professional Calibration Eq Graphical Output

    　 Symptom Remedy Professional Calibration EQ graphical output The power turns off automatically See the Power section (page 85). Symptom Remedy and some indicator flashes, or some indicator flashes and the power does The reverb characteristics graph There are cases where the graph does not appear flat (even when selecting ALL CH ADJ not turn on.

  • Page 89: Avnavigator

    　 Symptom Remedy AVNavigator No picture or sound. This receiver is HDCP-compatible. Check that the components you are connecting are also HDCP-compatible. If they are not, please connect them using the component or Symptom Causes Remedy composite video jacks. AVNavigator cannot be An error message may appear Re-start the PC, then start install with no other applications 　...

  • Page 90: Usb Interface

    　 USB interface Network Symptoms Causes Remedies Symptoms Causes Remedies The folders/files stored on a The folders/files are currently stored Store the folders/files in the FAT region. Cannot access the network. The LAN cable is not firmly con- Firmly connect the LAN cable (page 28).

  • Page 91: Wireless Lan

    When in the DMR mode, depending In this case, adjust the volume from the receiver or remote with the receiver or the USB cable. Unplug the receiver from the wall and call a Pioneer authorized inde- on the external controller being used, control.
  • Page 92 　 Try making the wireless LAN converter’s advanced settings. ! The wireless LAN converter can be connected to a computer to make the advanced wireless LAN settings. For details, see the CD-ROM included for the wireless LAN converter. Check the settings of the wireless LAN router, etc., then change the settings of the wireless LAN converter.
  • Page 93 Auto Surround, ALC and Stream Direct with different input signal formats ......95 Speaker Setting Guide ........................95 　 About messages displayed when using network functions ............96 Important information regarding the HDMI connection ............97 Cleaning the unit ........................... 97 Pioneer Authorized Distributors ....................97 Preset code list ..........................103...

  • Page 94: Surround Sound Formats

    Additional information 　 Surround sound formats About FLAC Below is a brief description of the main surround sound formats you’ll find on BDs, DVDs, satellite, cable and terrestrial broadcasts, and video cassettes. FLAC Decoder 　 Copyright © 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007 Dolby Josh Coalson The Dolby technologies are explained below.

  • Page 95: Auto Surround, Alc And Stream Direct With Different Input Signal Formats

    Dolby Digital EX Dolby Digital EX Dolby Digital EX (6.1 channel flagged) towards the listening position, the sound field will seem cramped. Testing by the Pioneer Multi-channel Research 2 Pro Logic IIx MOVIE 2 Pro Logic IIx MOVIE Dolby TrueHD EX (6.1 channel flagged) Group has shown that a good sense of sound positioning can be achieved by pointing all the speakers towards an <a>...

  • Page 96: About Messages Displayed When Using Network Functions

    Additional information 　 If the subwoofer must be installed near a wall, place it at an angle so that it is not parallel to the wall surface. This About messages displayed when using network functions can help reduce any sympathetic vibrations, but depending on the shape of the room this could result in stand- ing waves.

  • Page 97: Important Information Regarding The Hdmi Connection

    No.120 Panama City 0816-01361 R.O.Panama display every time you switch input functions. TEL: 507-300-3900 TAIWAN PIONEER HIGH FIDELITY TAIWAN CO., LTD. 8F., No.407, Ruiguang Road, Neihu Dist., Taipei Cleaning the unit City 11492, Taiwan PTC service telephone number: (02) 2657-7366 ! Use a polishing cloth or dry cloth to wipe off dust and dirt.

  • Page 98: Glossary

    Additional information 　 Decoding Glossary A technology for converting digital signals that have been compressed upon recording by a digital signal process- ing circuit, etc., into the original signals. The term “decoding” (or “matrix decoding”) is also used for the technol- ogy which converts 2-channel sound sources into multiple channels or expands 5.1-channel signals into 6.1 or Audio formats/Decoding 7.1 channels.
  • Page 99 TVs. Synchronized operations below with a Control with HDMI-compatible Pioneer TV or Blu-ray Disc player are pos- With this software, you can play back files stored on the PC through various devices wherever you like in your sible when the component is connected to the receiver using an HDMI cable.
  • Page 100 Additional information 　 Bluetooth function Bluetooth wireless technology A short-range wireless communications standard for digital devices. Information is exchanged between devices several meters to several tens of meters apart using radio waves. It uses radio waves on the 2.4 GHz band which 　...

  • Page 101: Features Index

    Additional information 　 Slideshow Features index Playing back photo files stored on a USB memory device page Bluetooth ADAPTER Operation Mode Bluetooth ADAPTER for Wireless Enjoyment of Music page Operation Mode Setup page 　 ARC (Audio Return Channel) AVNavigator HDMI Setup page About using AVNavigator (included CD-ROM) page...

  • Page 102: The Advanced Mcacc Menu Specifications

    Additional information 　 Miscellaneous Specifications Power requirements ......................AC 220 V to 240 V, 50 Hz/60 Hz Power consumption ..............................580 W Audio Section In standby ......................0.3 W (HDMI Setup – Control : OFF) Maximum power output (1 kHz, 6 W, 10 %) 0.4 W (HDMI Setup –...

  • Page 103: Preset Code List

    ITS 0143, 0149, 0151, 0155, 0152 　 Ferguson 0148, 0152, 0153, 0155, 0162 0228 Magnafon 0132, 0141, 0144, Pioneer 0113, 0233, 0252, Arcam 0228, 0229 Brandt 0148, 0153, 0157, Crown 0125, 0132, 0142, 0157 Halifax 0140, 0141, 0228, ITT 0142, 0146...
  • Page 104 Profex 0142, 0154 SEG 0140, 0141, 0144, 0147, 0146, 0229 0228 Profi-Tronic 0149, 0155 0152, 0154, 0155, 0190, 0228, Tashiko 0144, 0145, 0147, Pioneer 2014 Denver 2164, 2184, 2186, LG 2111, 2115, 2135, 2138, Powerpoint 2189 Nokia 0146 Proline 0149, 0155 0229...
  • Page 105 1037, 1038, 1039, 1040, 1050, Teletech 1050, 1051 Lenco 1036 Orson 1033 1051 Tenosal 1040, 1050 Pioneer 2034, 2192, 2255, JVC 2290, 2291, 2293, 2294, Onkyo 2289 Sony 2283, 2284, 2285, 2292 Leyco 1040, 1050 Osaki 1033, 1038, 1040, 1050...
  • Page 106 Palcom 6229, 6226, 6239 Satcom 6255 Satellite Set Top Box ILLUSION sat 6247 MediaSat 6220, 6219, 6236, Palladium 6261, 6236 Satec 6180 Pioneer 6220, 6219, 6204 Blaupunkt 6177 Deltasat 6192 Ferguson 6176, 6264, 6268, Imperial 6222, 6216, 6223, 6278, 6277 Palsat 6236...
  • Page 107 Xoro 6191 X-Box 2313 Gecco 6199 Nokia 6206 SKY 6210, 6212, 6211 Xtreme 6251 Globo 6199 Opentel 6199 SKY Italia 6212 Zehnder 6192, 6199, 6249 AV Receiver Pioneer 5096 (ID 1), 5097 (ID 2), 5098 (ID 3), 5099 (ID 4),...
  • Page 108 253 Alexandra Road, #04-01, Singapore 159936 TEL: 65-6472-7555 PIONEER ELECTRONICS AUSTRALIA PTY. LTD. 5 Arco Lane, Heatherton, Victoria, 3202, Australia, TEL: (03) 9586-6300 PIONEER ELECTRONICS DE MEXICO S.A. DE C.V. Blvd.Manuel Avila Camacho 138 10 piso Col.Lomas de Chapultepec, Mexico, D.F. 11000 TEL: 55-9178-4270 K002_B3_En...

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