AV Receiver
VSX-1024-K VSX-824-K
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Operating Instructions
IMPORTANT
CAUTION
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
DO NOT OPEN
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VENTILATION CAUTION
When installing this unit, make sure to leave space around the unit for ventilation to improve heat radiation (at least 40 cm at top, 20 cm at rear, and 20 cm at each side).
WARNING
Slots and openings in the cabinet are provided for ventilation to ensure reliable operation of the product, and to protect it from overheating. To prevent fire hazard, the openings should never be blocked or covered with items (such as newspapers, table-cloths, curtains) or by operating the equipment on thick carpet or a bed.
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NOTE:
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:
—Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
—Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
—Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.
—Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
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Information to User
Alterations or modifications carried out without appropriate authorization may invalidate the user’s right to operate the equipment.
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WARNING
This equipment is not waterproof. To prevent a fire or shock hazard, do not place any container filled with liquid near this equipment (such as a vase or flower pot) or expose it to dripping, splashing, rain or moisture.
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WARNING
To prevent a fire hazard, do not place any naked flame sources (such as a lighted candle) on the equipment.
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These symbols are only valid in the European Union.
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WARNING
Store small parts out of the reach of children and infants. If accidentally swallowed, contact a doctor immediately.
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Operating Environment
Operating environment temperature and humidity: +5 °C to +35 °C (+41 °F to +95 °F); less than 85 %RH (cooling vents not blocked)
Do not install this unit in a poorly ventilated area, or in locations exposed to high humidity or direct sunlight (or strong artificial light).
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Caution
To prevent fire hazard, the Class 2 Wiring Cable should be used for connection with speaker, and should be routed away from hazards to avoid damage to the insulation of the cable.
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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 restaurant or use in a car or ship) and which requires repair will be charged for even during the warranty period.
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1)Read these instructions.
2)Keep these instructions.
3)Heed all warnings.
4)Follow all instructions.
5)Do not use this apparatus near water.
6)Clean only with dry cloth.
7)Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions.
8)Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce heat.
9)Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding-type plug. A polarized plug has two blades with one wider than the other. A grounding type plug has two blades and a third grounding prong. The wide blade or the third prong are provided for your safety. If the provided plug does not fit into your outlet, consult an electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet.
10)Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the apparatus.
11)Only use attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer.
12)Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table specified by the manufacturer, or sold with the apparatus. When a cart is used, use caution when moving the cart/apparatus combination to avoid injury from tip-over.
13)Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time.
14)Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing is required when the apparatus has been damaged in any way, such as power-supply cord or plug is damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus, the apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate normally, or has been dropped.
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CAUTION
This product satisfies FCC regulations when shielded cables and connectors are used to connect the unit to other equipment. To prevent electromagnetic interference with electric appliances such as radios and televisions, use shielded cables and connectors for connections.
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IMPORTANT NOTICE
THE MODEL NUMBER AND SERIAL NUMBER OF THIS EQUIPMENT ARE ON THE REAR OR BOTTOM. RECORD THESE NUMBERS ON YOUR ENCLOSED WARRANTY CARD AND KEEP IN A SAFE PLACE FOR FUTURE REFERENCE.
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WARNING: Handling the cord on this product or cords associated with accessories sold with the product may expose you to chemicals listed on proposition 65 known to the State of California and other governmental entities to cause cancer and birth defect or other reproductive harm.
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CAUTION
TheSTANDBY/ON switch on this unit will not completely shut off all power from the AC outlet. Since the power cord serves as the main disconnect device for the unit, you will need to unplug it from the AC outlet to shut down all power. Therefore, make sure the unit has been installed so that the power cord can be easily unplugged from the AC outlet in case of an accident. To avoid fire hazard, the power cord should also be unplugged from the AC outlet when left unused for a long period of time (for example, when on vacation).
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Contents
Thank you for buying this Pioneer product. Please read through these operating instructions so you will know how to operate your model properly.
Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Before you start . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Checking what’s in the box. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Installing the receiver . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Flow of settings on the receiver . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
01 Controls and displays
Front panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 Remote control. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 Loading the batteries. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Operating range of remote control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
02 Connecting your equipment
Determining the speakers’ application . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 Some tips for improving sound quality . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Connecting the speakers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Connect the surround back or front height speakers (VSX-1024 only) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Switching the speaker terminal. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Making cable connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 HDMI cables . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 About HDMI . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 Analog audio cables . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19 Digital audio cables. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19 Video cables . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
About video outputs connection. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19 Connecting a TV and playback components . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Connecting using HDMI . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Connecting your TV with no HDMI input . . . . . . . . . . . . 21 Connecting optional Bluetooth® ADAPTER . . . . . . . . . . . 22 Connecting to the network through LAN interface . . . . . . 22 Connecting to a wireless LAN. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Connecting antennas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23 Using external antennas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Connecting an IR receiver (VSX-1024 only) . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Connecting an iPod . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24 Connecting a USB device. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Connecting a MHL-compatible device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25 Enjoy Roku video streaming service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Connecting an HDMI-equipped component to the front panel input . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25 Plugging in the receiver . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
03 Basic Setup
Automatically setting up for surround sound (MCACC) . . 26 Other problems when using the Auto MCACC setup . . . 27
04 Basic playback
Playing a source . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Selecting the audio input signal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Playing an iPod. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Playing back files stored on an iPod . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Basic playback controls. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Switches between the iPod controls and the receiver controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Playing a USB device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Playing back audio files stored on a USB memory
device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Playing back photo files stored on a USB memory
device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
About playable file formats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32 Playing a MHL-compatible device. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33 Enjoy Roku video streaming service. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Bluetooth® ADAPTER for Wireless Enjoyment of
Music . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34 Wireless music play. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
Pairing the Bluetooth ADAPTER and Bluetooth wireless technology device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
Listening to Music Contents of Bluetooth wireless technology device with Your System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
Listening to the radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36 Improving FM sound . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36 Saving station presets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
Listening to station presets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
Naming preset stations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
05 Listening to your system
Choosing the listening mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
Auto playback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
Listening in surround sound . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37 Using the Advanced surround . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
Using Stream Direct . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38 Using the Sound Retriever . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
Listening with Acoustic Calibration EQ. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
Using surround back channel processing
(VSX-1024 only) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
Setting the Up Mix function (VSX-1024 only) . . . . . . . . . . . 39
Setting the Audio options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
06 Playback with NETWORK features
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
About playable DLNA network devices. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42 Using AirPlay on iPod touch, iPhone, iPad, and
iTunes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
About the DHCP server function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
Authorizing this receiver . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42 About HTC Connect . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
Playback with Network functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
Basic playback controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
Listening to Internet radio stations. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44 Listening to Pandora Internet Radio. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44 About the Spotify audio stream playback function . . . . . . 45
Preparations (1) Installing the Spotify application
on mobile devices and registering a Spotify Premium account . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
Preparations (2) Connecting this unit to the network . . . 45 In order to use the Spotify audio stream playback
function from the Spotify application . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45 Playing back audio files stored on components
on the network . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
Playing back your favorite songs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
The Network Setup menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46 Network Configuration. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46 Language. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47 Firmware Update . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
Network setting using Safari browser . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48 Friendly Name setting using Safari browser. . . . . . . . . . 48 Firmware update using Safari browser. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
Factory Reset . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49 System Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49 About network playback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50
Content playable over a network . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50 About playback behavior over a network . . . . . . . . . . . . 50
Glossary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51 About playable file formats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
07 Home Menu
Using the Home Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53 Manual speaker setup. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53 Speaker Setting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53
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Contents
X.Over . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54
Channel Level . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54
Speaker Distance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55
The Input Assign menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55
Analog Input . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55
Component Input (VSX-1024 only) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55
The Auto Power Down menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56
The Network Standby menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56
The MHL Setup menu. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56
Auto Switching . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56
Setup ROKU standby mode. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56
The Speaker System setting (VSX-1024 only) . . . . . . . . . . 57
The OSD Setup menu. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57
08 Using the MULTI-ZONE feature (VSX-1024 only)
MULTI-ZONE listening . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58
Making MULTI-ZONE connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58 Using the MULTI-ZONE controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58
09 Control with HDMI function
Making Control with HDMI connections. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59
HDMI Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59
Before using synchronization . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60 About synchronized operations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60 Cautions on the Control with HDMI function . . . . . . . . . . 60
10 Additional information
Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61 General . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61 NETWORK feature. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62
Troubleshooting of wireless LAN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63
HDMI . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64
Important information regarding the HDMI
connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64 Windows 8 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64 MHL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64 HTC Connect . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65 About iPod/iPhone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65 Apple Lossless Audio Codec . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65 About FLAC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65
About messages displayed when using network
functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66 Resetting the main unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66 Cleaning the unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66 Specifications. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67
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Features
Audio
Easy setup using MCACC
The MCACC automatically creates the optimum acoustic environment by compensating for differences in speaker size, level and distance, and equalizing response.
Phase Control
Phase Control effectively eliminates phase lag which makes the sound lack synchronization and significantly improves the multi-channel sound without any extra operation.
Video
Ultra HD (with 4K/60p video support) - Pass-through -
Up to 4K/60p resolution images can be passed through and displayed as such. A separate monitor supporting Ultra HD (4K video) is required.
HDMI (3D, Audio Return Channel)
6 in/1 out
A compatible component is required to use the above function.
Connectivity
Easy Network connection with the Wireless LAN converter
With the AS-WL300 wireless LAN converter, you can enjoy using a wireless LAN connection for the AV receivers. The AS-WL300 works with power supply from the AV receiver’s dedicated USB terminal, so no AC adapter is required.
Bluetooth adapter ready
Using the Bluetooth ADAPTER (AS-BT100 or AS-BT200) lets you enjoy music files on an iPhone or other Bluetooth wireless technology enabled device wirelessly.
MHL™ (Mobile High-definition Link) - compatible device playback
An incorporates MHL 2 mobile device can be connected to enjoy 3D videos, Full-HD videos, high quality multi-channel audio, and photos etc., with charge the battery on the receiver.
iPod Playback
Your iPod or iPhone can be connected to the receiver’s USB terminal to play the music files on the iPod or iPhone. Also, the iPod or iPhone is charged when it is connected to the receiver.
Network
Roku Ready®
This receiver is certified Roku Ready®. By just plug the Roku Streaming Stick™ into the MHL port, you can enjoy the hottest movies, TV shows, music, games and more on your TV by streaming it directly from the Internet.
Spotify Digital Music-Streaming Service ready
Spotify is a digital music-streaming service that gives you on-demand access to millions of songs. This receiver is ready for the Connect from Spotify, which lets you select songs on your Spotify app for listening on your audio system. For service availability in your country check www.spotify.com.
Compatible with Windows 8.1
This receiver is compatible with Windows 8.1, letting you easily stream music from compatible PCs on your home network.
Apple AirPlay
With AirPlay you can stream music from iTunes to this receiver and play it through your home theater system. You can even use the receiver to view metadata including song titles, artist as well as the album art on a connected display. You can easily enjoy your iTunes music in any room in the house.
DLNA Certified (1.5)
This receiver is DLNA certified (1.5), enabled to work not only as a DMP (Digital Media Player) for playing DMS (Digital Media Server) audio files, but also as a DMR (Digital Media Renderer) to be remote controlled by a device such as a smartphone or PC.
Internet Radio
By connecting this receiver to the network via the LAN terminal, you can listen to internet radio stations.
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Features
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High Resolution Music Playback
High resolution music files with resolutions of 96 kHz/24 bit to 192 kHz/24 bit can be played. Playback of AIFF, Apple Lossless, WAV and FLAC files via the front USB port and network is supported.
Gapless Playback
The silent section between tracks is skipped when playing music files, eliminating the interruptions that usually occur when playing live or concert contents.
Dolby Pro Logic IIz compatible
Adding a pair of speakers above the front left and right speakers adds expressiveness in the vertical direction to the previous horizontally-oriented sound field. The height channel strengthens the sound field’s sense of three-dimensionality and air, producing presence and expansion.
Advanced Sound Retriever
Advanced Sound Retriever restores the output of compressed audio - such as WMA, AAC and MP3 - to the level of CD sound by creating new signals to restore the minor details left out during the compression process.
iControlAV5 Remote Application
This is an application that allowing intuitive operation of many of the receiver’s functions. This application is available on the App Store for iPhone, iPod touch and iPad.
And also, you can get it on Google Play for Android smartphones. The application can be downloaded free of charge.
ZONE Ready
This receiver is equipped with the Multi-zone (ZONE2) function. Multi-Zone enables music playback from different sources in two zones at the same time.
Energy Saving Design
This AV receiver has an ecological design. In addition to even lower power consumption in standby, the receiver is equipped with an “eco mode” for low power consumption when playing contents as well. Furthermore, the eco mode can easily be set with a dedicated button on the remote control or the iControlAV5.
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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
•Warranty card
•Quick start guide
•Safety Brochure
•SPEAKER CAUTION Sheet (English only)
•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
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1Connecting the speakers
Where you place the speakers will have a big effect on the sound.
•Determining the speakers’ application (page 14)
•Connecting the speakers (page 15)
•Switching the speaker terminal (page 18)
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 video outputs connection (page 19)
•Connecting a TV and playback components (page 20)
•Connecting antennas (page 23)
•Plugging in the receiver (page 25)
3 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.
4 The Speaker System setting (VSX-1024 only) (page 57)
(Specify either using the surround back front height Speaker Bi-amp ZONE 2 speaker.)
The Input Assign menu (page 55)
(When using connections other than the recommended connections.)
HDMI Setup (page 59)
(When the connected TV supports the HDMI Audio Return Channel function.)
5 Use the on-screen automatic MCACC setup to set up your system
•Automatically setting up for surround sound (MCACC) (page 26)
6 Basic playback (page 28)
•Selecting the audio input signal (page 28)
•Playing an iPod (page 30)
•Switches between the iPod controls and the receiver controls (page 31)
•Choosing the listening mode (page 37)
7 Adjusting the sound as desired
•Using the Sound Retriever (page 38)
•Listening with Acoustic Calibration EQ (page 38)
•Using surround back channel processing (VSX-1024 only) (page 38)
•Setting the Up Mix function (VSX-1024 only) (page 39)
•Setting the Audio options (page 39)
•Manual speaker setup (page 53)
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Selects an input source (page 28).
2SPEAKERS
See Switching the speaker terminal on page 18.
The Speaker System setting may or may not be displayed, depending on the input source you have selected.
3 MCACC indicator
Lights when Acoustic Calibration EQ (page 38) is on (Acoustic Calibration EQ is automatically set to on after the Auto MCACC setup (page 26)).
4 ZONE controls (VSX-1024 only)
If you’ve made MULTI-ZONE connections (see Making MULTIZONE connections on page 58) use these controls to control the sub zone from the main zone (see Using the MULTI-ZONE controls on page 58).
Receiver control buttons (VSX-824 only)
DIMMER – Dims or brightens the display. The brightness can be controlled in four steps.
STATUS – Switches the display of this unit. The listening mode, input format, sound volume, input name can be checked by selecting an input source.
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5Character display
See Display on page 10.
6Tuner control buttons
BAND – Switches between AM, FM ST (stereo) and FM MONO radio bands (page 36).
TUNER EDIT – Use with TUNE /, PRESET / and
ENTER to memorize and name stations for recall (page 36).
TUNE / – Used to find radio frequencies (page 36).
PRESET / – Use to select preset radio stations (page 36).
7HDMI indicator
Blinks when connecting an HDMI-equipped component; lights when the component is connected (page 20).
8 iPod iPhone indicator
Lights when an iPod/iPhone is connected and iPod/USB input is selected (page 30).
9 Remote sensor
Receives the signals from the remote control (see Operating range of remote control on page 13).
10 MASTER VOLUME dial
11STANDBY/ON
12PHONES jack
Use to connect headphones. When the headphones are connected, there is no sound output from the speakers. The listening mode when the sound is heard from the headphone can be selected only from PHONES SURR, STEREO or STEREO ALC mode (S.R AIR mode can be also selected with
ADAPTER input).
13 MCACC SETUP MIC jack
Use to connect a microphone when performing Auto MCACC setup (page 26).
14 Listening mode buttons
AUTO SURROUND/STREAM DIRECT – Switches between Auto surround mode (page 37) and Stream Direct playback (page 38).
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•The following buttons are not used with this receiver:
- PTY, SHIFT
1 SLEEP
Press to change the amount of time before the receiver switches into standby (30 min – 60 min – 90 min – Off). You can check the remaining sleep time at any time by pressing
SLEEP once.
2 STANDBY/ON
Switches the receiver between standby and on.
3 RECEIVER CTRL
Switches the remote to control the receiver. Also use this button to set up HOME MENU (page 53) or Audio parameters (page 39).
4 SIGNAL SEL S.SEL
Press to select the audio input signal of the component to play back (page 28).
5 Input function buttons
Use to select the input source to this receiver (page 28). Also switch the remote control mode when operating other device and various inputs (TUNER, etc.).
6Listening mode buttons
AUTO – Switches between Auto surround mode (page 37) and Stream Direct playback (page 38).
SURR (VSX-1024 only) – Press for standard decoding and to switch between the modes of Pro Logic II, Pro
Logic IIx, Pro Logic IIz and NEO:6, and the Auto level control stereo mode (page 37).
SURR (VSX-824 only) – Press for standard decoding and to
switch between the modes of Pro Logic II and NEO:6, and the Auto level control stereo mode (page 37).
ADV – Switches between the various surround modes (page 38).
7Receiver and component control buttons
The following button controls can be accessed after you have selected the corresponding input function button (BD, DVD, etc.).
Press RECEIVER first to access:
AUDIO P. – Use to access the Audio options (page 39).
HOME MENU – Press to access the Home Menu (page 53).
RETURN – Confirm and exit the current menu screen. Press BD and DVD first to access:
TOP MENU – Displays the disc ‘top’ menu of a Blu-ray Disc/DVD.
HOME MENU – Displays the HOME MENU screen. RETURN – Confirm and exit the current menu screen. MENU – Displays the TOOLS menu of Blu-ray Disc player.
Press TUNER first to access:
TOOLS – Memorizes stations for recall (page 36), also used to change the name (page 36).
BAND – Switches between AM, FM ST (stereo) and FM MONO radio bands (page 36).
Press iPod USB first to access:
HOME MENU – Switches between the iPod controls and the receiver controls (page 31).
8 / / /, ENTER
Use the arrow buttons when setting up your surround sound system (page 53). Also used to control Blu-ray Disc/DVD menus/options.
9 Component control buttons
The main buttons ( , , etc.) are used to control a component after you have selected it using the input function buttons.
The BD, DVD, and CD operation using the component control buttons are limited only to Pioneer components.
The controls above these buttons can be accessed after you have selected the corresponding input function button (BD, DVD and CD). These buttons also function as described below.
Press TUNER first to access:
Use TUNE +/– can be used to find radio frequencies and PRESET +/– can be used to select preset radio stations (page 36).
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The subtitle will be switched for BD and DVD.
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DIMMER – Dims or brightens the display. The brightness can be controlled in four steps.
During ECO mode, the brightness switches between 2 levels. If the dimmest level is selected, DIMMER will be shown on the display. (Mode other than ECO: 4 levels, ECO mode: 2 levels)
SP-A/B – See Switching the speaker terminal on page 18.
STATUS – Switches the display of this unit. The listening mode, input format, sound volume, Speaker System (VSX-1024) setting or input name can be checked by selecting an input source.
The Input format may or may not be displayed, depending on the input source you have selected.
The Speaker System setting may or may not be displayed, depending on the input source you have selected.
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Press to turn on/off the power to the Pioneer device connected to the receiver.
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Mutes/unmutes the sound.
17 VOLUME +/–
Use to set the listening volume.
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.
WARNING
•Do not use or store batteries in direct sunlight or other 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.
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.
-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 voltages. Do not use different batteries together.
-When disposing of used batteries, please comply with governmental regulations or environmental public institution’s rules that apply in your country/area.
-When inserting the batteries, make sure not to damage the springs on the battery’s (–) terminals. This can cause batteries to leak or overheat.
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The remote control may not work properly if:
•There are obstacles between the remote control and the receiver’s remote sensor.
•Direct sunlight or fluorescent light is shining onto the remote sensor.
•The receiver is located near a device that is emitting infrared rays.
•The receiver is operated simultaneously with another infrared remote control unit.
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2 Connecting your equipment
Determining the speakers’ application
The unit permits you to build various surround systems, in accordance with the number of speakers you have.
If you have two subwoofers, the second subwoofer can be connected to the SUBWOOFER 2 terminal. Connecting two subwoofers increases the bass sound to achieve more powerful sound reproduction.
In this case, the same sound is output from the two subwoofers.
The 5.1 channel surround system is the most commonly-used in home theaters. To achieve the best possible surround sound, install your speakers as shown below.
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•Both the surround back speakers and the front height speakers can be connected at the same time. In this case, sound will be output from either the front height speaker or the surround back speaker depending on which one was selected in the Speaker System setting (see The Speaker System setting (VSX-1024 only) on page 57).
Speaker B connection
You can use the speakers connected to the B speaker terminals to listen to stereo playback in another room. See
Switching the speaker terminal on page 18 for the listening options with this setup.
•You will not be able to connect the B speakers if you connect the front height speakers in the main zone.
Further, if you use the B speakers, a 5.1 ch playback will be the maximum in the main zone. (No sound is output from the surround back speaker.)
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Bi-amping connection
Bi-amping connection of the front speakers for high sound quality with 5.1-channel surround sound.
•When using the Front Bi-amping connection, sound will only be output from the front speakers, the surround speakers and the subwoofer.
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ZONE 2 connection (Multi Zone)
With these connections you can simultaneously enjoy the surround sound in the main zone with stereo playback on another component in ZONE 2 (The selection of input devices is limited). See MULTI-ZONE listening on page 58.
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The Speaker System setting must be set if the above connections are performed. Select Surr.Back if the surround back speaker is connected and Height if the front height speaker is connected (If neither the surround back speaker nor the front height speaker is connected, either setting will suffice) (see The Speaker System setting (VSX-1024 only) on page 57).
•When using only one surround back speaker, connect it to the SURROUND BACK L (Single) terminals.
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Switching the speaker terminal
VSX-1024: When the The Speaker System setting (VSX-1024 only) on page 57 is set to SP B, each press of the speaker button will switch the speaker used for playback: SP , SP A,
SP B, SP AB.
VSX-824: Each press of the speaker button will switch the speaker used for playback: SP , SP A.
When the speaker system is set to SP-B: Each press of the speaker button will switch the speaker used for playback: OFF, A, B, AB.
When the speaker system is set to anything other than SP-B: Each press of the speaker button will switch the speaker used for playback: OFF, A. For more details on the speaker system please refer to The Speaker System setting (VSX-1024 only) on page 57.
Press repeatedly to choose a speaker terminal option:
•SP A – Sound is output from the speakers connected to the A-speaker terminals (multichannel playback is possible).
•SP B (VSX-1024 only) – Sound is output from the two speakers connected to the B-speaker terminals (only stereo playback is possible).
•SP AB (VSX-1024 only) – Sound is output from the A- speaker terminals, the two speakers in the B-speaker terminals, and the subwoofer. Multichannel sources are downmixed only when the STEREO or STEREO ALC mode is selected for stereo output from A- and B-speaker terminals.
•SP – No sound is output from the speakers.
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•VSX-1024 only: The subwoofer output depends on the settings you made in Speaker Setting on page 53. However, if SP B is selected above, no sound is heard from the subwoofer (the LFE channel is not downmixed).
•All speaker terminals are switched off (SP ) when headphones are connected. SP B can be selected even when headphones are connected for VSX-1024.
Making cable connections
Make sure not to bend the cables over the top of this unit (as shown in the illustration). If this happens, the magnetic field produced by the transformers in this unit may cause a humming noise from the speakers.
Important
•Before making or changing connections, switch off the power and disconnect the power cord from the AC outlet.
•Before unplugging the power cord, switch the power into standby.
HDMI cables
Both video and sound signals can be transmitted simultaneously with one cable. If connecting the player and the TV via this receiver, for both connections, use HDMI cables.
HDMI
Be careful to connect the terminal in the proper direction.
Note
•Set the HDMI parameter in Setting the Audio options on page 39 to THRU (THROUGH) and set the input signal in
Selecting the audio input signal on page 28 to HDMI, if you want to hear HDMI audio output from your TV (no sound will be heard from this receiver).
•If the video signal does not appear on your TV, try adjusting the resolution settings on your component or display. Note that some components (such as video game units) have resolutions that may not be displayed. In this case, use a (analog) composite connection.
•When the video signal from the HDMI is 480i, 480p, 576i or 576p, Multi Ch PCM sound and HD sound cannot be received.
Connecting your equipment
About HDMI
The HDMI connection transfers uncompressed digital video, as well as almost every kind of digital audio that the connected component is compatible with, including DVDVideo, DVD-Audio, SACD, Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby TrueHD, DTS-HD Master Audio (see below for limitations), Video CD/ Super VCD and CD.
This receiver incorporates High-Definition Multimedia Interface (HDMI®) technology.
This receiver supports the functions described below through HDMI connections.
•Digital transfer of uncompressed video (contents protected by HDCP (1080p/24, 1080p/60, etc.))
•3D signal transfer
•Deep Color signal transfer
•x.v.Color signal transfer
•Audio Return Channel
•Input of multi-channel linear PCM digital audio signals (192 kHz or less) for up to 8 channels
•Input of the following digital audio formats:
–Dolby Digital, Dolby Digital Plus, DTS, High bitrate audio (Dolby TrueHD, DTS-HD Master Audio), DVD-Audio, CD, SACD (DSD 2 ch only), Video CD, Super VCD
•Synchronized operation with components using the Control with HDMI function (see Control with HDMI function on page 59)
•4K signal transfer
–This may not operate properly, depending on the connected equipment.
–4K 24p, 4K 25p, 4K 30p, 4K 50p and 4K 60p signals are supported
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•Use a High Speed HDMI®/™ Cable. If HDMI cable other than a High Speed HDMI®/™ Cable is used, it may not work properly.
•When an HDMI cable with a built-in equalizer is connected, it may not operate properly.
•3D, Deep Color, x.v.Color, 4K signal transfer and Audio Return Channel are only possible when connected to a compatible component.
•HDMI format digital audio transmissions require a longer time to be recognized. Due to this, interruption in the audio may occur when switching between audio formats or beginning playback.
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The terms HDMI and HDMI High-Definition Multimedia Interface, and the HDMI Logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing, LLC in the United States and other countries.
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Corporation.
Analog audio cables
Use stereo RCA phono cables to connect analog audio components. These cables are typically red and white, and you should connect the red plugs to R (right) terminals and white plugs to L (left) terminals.
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Commercially available coaxial digital audio cables or optical cables should be used to connect digital components to this receiver.
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•When storing optical cable, coil loosely. The cable may be damaged if bent around sharp corners.
•You can also use a standard RCA video cable for coaxial digital connections.
Video cables
Standard RCA video cables
These cables are the most common type of video connection and are used to connect to the composite video terminals. The yellow plugs distinguish them from cables for audio.
VIDEO
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Component video cables (VSX-1024 only)
Use component video cables to get the best possible color reproduction of your video source. The color signal of the TV is divided into the luminance (Y) signal and the color (PB and PR) signals and then output. In this way, interference between the signals is avoided.
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Connecting your equipment
About video outputs connection
This receiver is not loaded with a video converter. When you use HDMI cables for connecting to the input device, the same cables should be used for connecting to the TV.
The signals input from the analog (composite) video inputs of this unit will not be output from the HDMI OUT terminal.
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• In order to listen to the audio from the TV that is connected |
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to this receiver using an analog audio cables, set-up for |
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Supports the following HDMI input terminals:
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Channel function, this |
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Connecting your TV with no HDMI input |
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and DVD player (or other playback component) to the receiver. |
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• In order to listening to HD audio with this receiver, connect an HDMI cable, and use analog video cable for video signal input.
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. Please refer to the operating instructions supplied with your player for more information.
Important
• When the receiver and TV are connected by composite |
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Note
•In order to listen to the audio from the TV that is connected to this receiver using a analog audio cables, set-up for analog audio input is required (see The Input Assign menu on page 55).
•Only one component can be connected to both the optical input terminal and coaxial input terminal. If connecting other devices, please use a different method to connect the audio.
In order to listen to the audio from the source component that is connected to this receiver using an optical cable or a coaxial cable, first, switch to the DVD (DVD player) or SAT/CBL (set-top box), then use S. SEL to choose the audio signal O1 (OPTICAL1) or C1 (COAXIAL1) (see
Selecting the audio input signal on page 28).
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IN1 (CD)
This connection is required in order to listen to the sound of the TV over the receiver.
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