Before You Start; Checking What's In The Box; Installing The Receiver; Flow Of Settings On The Receiver - Pioneer VSX-822-K Operating Instructions Manual

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
• Warranty card
• Quick start guide
• Safety Brochure
• These operating instructions (CD-ROM)

Installing the receiver

• When installing this unit, make sure to put it on a level and
stable surface.
Don't install it on the following places:
– on a color TV (the screen may distort)
– near a cassette deck (or close to a device that gives off a
magnetic field). This may interfere with the sound.
– in direct sunlight
– in damp or wet areas
– in extremely hot or cold areas
– in places where there is vibration or other movement
– in places that are very dusty
– in places that have hot fumes or oils (such as a kitchen)

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
Setting to be made as necessary
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1
Connecting the speakers
Where you place the speakers will have a big effect on
the sound.
• Determining the speakers' application
• Connecting the speakers (page
• Switching the speaker terminal
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2
Connecting the components
For surround sound, you'll want to hook up using a
digital connection from the Blu-ray Disc/DVD player to
the receiver.
• About the video converter (VSX-1022 only)
• About video outputs connection (VSX-822 only)
(page 16)
• Connecting a TV and playback components
• Connecting antennas (page 21)
• Plugging in the receiver (page 22)
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Power On
Make sure you've set the video input on your TV to this
receiver. Check the manual that came with the TV if you
don't know how to do this.
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4
The Speaker System setting (VSX-1022 only)
(Specify either using the surround back or front height
speaker.)
The Pre Out Setting (VSX-822 only)
(When connecting the front height speakers.)
The Input Assign menu
(When using connections other than the recommended
connections.)
HDMI Setup
(When the connected TV supports the HDMI Audio Return
Channel function.)
5
Use the on-screen automatic MCACC setup to set up
(page 11)
your system
• Automatically setting up for surround sound (MCACC)
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Basic playback
• Selecting the audio input signal
• Playing an iPod
• Playing a USB device
(page 16)
• Choosing the listening mode
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(page 17)
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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Making maximum use of the remote control
• Setting the remote to control other components
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