Pioneer VSX-527-K, VSX-527-S, VSX-827-K, VSX-827-S Operating Instruction

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VENTILATION CAUTION

The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within an equilateral triangle, is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated “dangerous voltage” within the product’s enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons.

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.

WARNING

Before plugging in for the first time, read the following section carefully.

The voltage of the available power supply differs according to country or region. Be sure that the power supply voltage of the area where this unit will be used meets the required voltage (e.g., 230 V or 120 V) written on the rear panel.

CAUTION

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK

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CAUTION:

TO PREVENT THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.

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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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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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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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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If you wish to discard these items, please contact your local authorities or dealer and ask for the correct method of disposal.

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If the AC plug of this unit does not match the AC outlet you want to use, the plug must be removed and appropriate one fitted. Replacement and mounting of an AC plug on the power supply cord of this unit should be performed only by qualified service personnel. If connected to an AC outlet, the cut-off plug can cause severe electrical shock. Make sure it is properly disposed of after removal. The equipment should be disconnected by removing the mains plug from the wall socket when left unused for a long period of time (for example, when on vacation).

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CAUTION

The STANDBY/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.

Before you start

Checking what’s in the box. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Installing the receiver . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Flow of settings on the receiver

01 Controls and displays

Front panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Remote control. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

Loading the batteries. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Operating range of remote control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

02 Connecting your equipment

Determining the speakers’ application . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

Some tips for improving sound quality . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

Connecting the speakers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Connect the surround back or front height speakers

(In case of VSX-827). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Connect the surround back or front height speakers

(In case of VSX-527). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Switching the speaker terminal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

Making cable connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

HDMI cables . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

About HDMI . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

Analog audio cables . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

Digital audio cables. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

Video cables . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

About the video converter (VSX-827 only) . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

About video outputs connection

(VSX-527 only) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

Connecting a TV and playback components . . . . . . . . . . . 17

Connecting using HDMI . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

Connecting your TV with no HDMI input . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

Connecting your DVD player with no HDMI output

(VSX-827 only) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

Connecting optional Bluetooth

Connecting to the network through LAN interface . . . . . . 20

Connecting antennas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

Using external antennas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

ADAPTER . . . . . . . . . . . 20

Connecting a USB device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

Connecting an iPod . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

Plugging in the receiver . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

03 Basic Setup

Canceling the Auto Power Down . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

Canceling the demo display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

Automatically setting up for surround sound (MCACC) . . 23

Other problems when using the Auto MCACC setup. . . 24

04 Basic playback

Playing a source . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

Selecting the audio input signal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

Playing an iPod . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

Playing back files stored on an iPod . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

Basic playback controls. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

Watching photos and video content . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

Playing a USB device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

Playing back audio files stored on a USB memory

device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

Playing back photo files stored on a USB memory

device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

About playable file formats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

Bluetooth® ADAPTER for Wireless Enjoyment of Music

Wireless music play. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30

Pairing the Bluetooth ADAPTER and Bluetooth wireless

technology device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30

Listening to Music Contents of Bluetooth wireless

technology device with Your System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31

AIR JAM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31

Listening to the radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32

Improving FM sound . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32

Saving station presets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32

Listening to station presets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32

Naming preset stations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32

An introduction to RDS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33

Searching for RDS programs. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33

Displaying RDS information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33

. . . 30

05 Listening to your system

Choosing the listening mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34

Auto playback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34

Listening in surround sound . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34

Using the Advanced surround . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35

Using Stream Direct . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35

Using the Sound Retriever . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35

Listening with Acoustic Calibration EQ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35

Better sound using Phase Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36

Using surround back channel processing. . . . . . . . . . . . . 36

Setting the Up Mix function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36

Setting the Audio options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37

06 Playback with NETWORK features

Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39

About playable DLNA network devices. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39

Using AirPlay on iPod touch, iPhone, iPad, and

iTunes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39

About the DHCP server function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39

Authorizing this receiver . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39

Playback with Network functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40

Basic playback controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40

Listening to Internet radio stations. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40

Playing back audio files stored on components on

the network . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41

Playing back your favorite songs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41

The Network Setup menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41

Network Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42

Language. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43

Firmware Update . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43

Factory Reset . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43

System Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43

About network playback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44

Content playable over a network . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44

About playback behavior over a network . . . . . . . . . . . . 45

Glossary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45

About playable file formats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46

Contents

07 Home Menu

Using the Home Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47

Manual speaker setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47

Speaker Setting. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47

X.Over . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48

Channel Level . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49

Speaker Distance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49

The Input Assign menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50

Analog Input . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50

Component Input (VSX-827 only) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50

The Speaker System setting (VSX-827 only) . . . . . . . . . . . 50

The Video Parameter setting (VSX-827 only) . . . . . . . . . . . 50

Video Converter. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50

Resolution. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51

Aspect. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51

The Pre Out Setting (VSX-527 only) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51

The Auto Power Down menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52

The Network Standby menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52

The FL Demo Mode menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52

08 Control with HDMI function

Making Control with HDMI connections. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53

HDMI Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53

Before using synchronization . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54

About synchronized operations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54

Cautions on the Control with HDMI function . . . . . . . . . . 54

09 Controlling the rest of your system

Setting the remote to control other components . . . . . . . 55

Selecting preset codes directly. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55

Clearing all the remote control settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55

Controls for TVs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56

Controls for other components. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56

Preset Code List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56

10 Additional information

Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62

General . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62

NETWORK feature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63

HDMI. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64

Important information regarding the HDMI

connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64

Windows 7 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65

About iPod/iPhone/iPad . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65

About FLAC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65

About messages displayed when using network

functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66

Resetting the main unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66

Cleaning the unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66

Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67

Before you start

Flow of settings on the receiver

Checking what’s in the box

Please check that you’ve received the following supplied accessories:

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Setup microphone

•

Remote control

•

AAA size IEC R03 dry cell batteries (to confirm system operation) x2

•

AM loop antenna

•

FM wire antenna

•

Power cord

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iPod cable (VSX-827 only)

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Warranty card

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Quick start guide

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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)

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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Connecting the speakers

Where you place the speakers will have a big effect on the sound.

•

Determining the speakers’ application (page 11)

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Connecting the speakers (page 12)

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Switching the speaker terminal (page 14)

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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-827 only) (page 16)

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About video outputs connection (VSX-527 only) (page 16

)

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Connecting a TV and playback components (page 17)

•

Connecting antennas (page 21)

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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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The Speaker System setting (VSX-827 only) (page 50)

(Specify either using the surround back or front height speaker.)

The Pre Out Setting (VSX-527 only) (page 51

(When connecting the front height speakers.)

The Input Assign menu (page 50

(When using connections other than the recommended connections.)

HDMI Setup (page 53

(When the connected TV supports the HDMI Audio Return Channel function.)

Use the on-screen automatic MCACC setup to set up

your system

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Automatically setting up for surround sound (MCACC) (page 23

)

Basic playback (page 25)

•

Selecting the audio input signal (page 25)

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Playing an iPod (page 27)

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Playing a USB device (page 28)

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Choosing the listening mode (page 34)

Adjusting the sound as desired

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Using the Sound Retriever (page 35)

•

Better sound using Phase Control (page 36)

•

Listening with Acoustic Calibration EQ (page 35)

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Using surround back channel processing (page 36)

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Setting the Up Mix function (page 36)

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Setting the Audio options (page 37)

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Manual speaker setup (page 47)

Making maximum use of the remote control

•

Setting the remote to control other components (page 55

)

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)

Chapter

Controls and displays

Front panel

1 7 938

456

SPEAKERS DIMMER DISPLAY BAND TUNER EDIT TUNE PRESET ENTER

INPUT SELECTOR

STANDBY/ON

INPUT SELECTOR

Selects an input source (page 25).

MCACC indicator

Lights when Acoustic Calibration EQ (page 35) is on (Acoustic Calibration EQ is automatically set to on after the Auto MCACC setup (page 23

Receiver control buttons

SPEAKERS

page 14.

DIMMER

can be controlled in four steps.

DISPLAY

mode, sound volume, Speaker System (VSX-827)/Pre Out (VSX-527) setting or input name can be checked by

selecting an input source.

• The Speaker System/Pre Out setting may or may not be displayed, depending on the input source you have selected.

Character display

See Display on page 8.

dial

)).

– See Switching the speaker terminal on

– Dims or brightens the display. The brightness

– Switches the display of this unit. The listening

PHONES

11 12

AUTO SURROUND STREAM DIRECT

STANDARD SURR

ADVANCED

ALC/

RETRIEVER AIR

SURROUND

MCACC

VIDEO

SETUP

MIC

HDMIMCACC

iPod iPhone iPad

SOUND

iPod iPhone iPad DIRECT CONTROL

USB

iPod

iPhone

iPad

MASTER VOLUME

1513 14 16

Tuner control buttons

BAND

– Switches between AM, FM ST (stereo) and FM

MONO radio bands (page 32

TUNER EDIT ENTER

(page 32

TUNE PRESET

(page 32

HDMI indicator

Blinks when connecting an HDMI-equipped component; lights when the component is connected (page 17

iPod iPhone iPad indicator

Lights when an iPod/iPhone/iPad is connected and input is selected (page 27

Remote sensor

Receives the signals from the remote control (see Operating

range of remote control on page 10).

MASTER VOLUME



STANDBY/ON

– Use with

to memorize and name stations for recall

/

– Used to find radio frequencies (page 32).

/

– Use to select preset radio stations

dial

TUNE

/, PRESET

17 18 19 20 21 19

24 25 26 27 27 2928

PHONES jack

Use to connect headphones. When the headphones are connected, there is no sound output from the speakers. The

/

iPod/USB

listening mode when the sound is heard from the headphone

and

can be selected only from PHONES SURR, STEREO or

STEREO ALC mode (S.R AIR mode can be also selected with ADAPTER input).

Listening mode buttons

AUTO SURROUND/STREAM DIRECT

Auto surround mode (page 34 playback (page 35

ALC/STANDARD SURR

and to switch between the modes of 2 Pro Logic II, 2 Pro Logic IIx, 2 Pro Logic IIz and NEO:6, and the Auto level control stereo mode (page 34

ADVANCED SURROUND

surround modes (page 35

MCACC SETUP MIC jack

Use to connect a microphone when performing Auto MCACC setup (page 23

) and Stream Direct

– Press for standard decoding

– Switches between the various ).

– Switches between

iPod iPhone iPad/USB terminal

Use to connect your Apple iPod or USB mass storage device as an audio source (page 22

SOUND RETRIEVER AIR

When the button is pressed, the input switches to ADAPTER and the listening mode is automatically set to S.R AIR (page 31

iPod iPhone iPad DIRECT CONTROL

Change the receiver’s input to the iPod and enable iPod operations on the iPod (page 28

Display

PHASE

Lights when the Phase Control is switched on (page 36).

AUTO

Lights when the Auto Surround feature is switched on (page 34

Tuner indicators RDS – Lights when an RDS broadcast is received

(page 33

ST – Lights when a stereo FM broadcast is being received in auto stereo mode (page 32

TUNE – Lights when a normal broadcast channel. PRESET – Shows when a preset radio station is registered

or called.

MEM – Blinks when a radio station is registered. kHz/MHz – Lights when the character display is showing

the currently received AM/FM broadcast frequency.

Speaker indicators

Shows if the speaker system is on or not (page 14).

Sleep timer indicator

Lights when the receiver is in sleep mode (page 9).

PRESET information or input signal indicator

Shows the preset number of the tuner or the input signal type, etc.

Character display

Displays various system information.

DTS indicators DTS – Lights when a source with DTS encoded audio

signals is detected. HD – Lights when a source with DTS-EXPRESS or DTS-HD

encoded audio signals is detected.

ES – Lights to indicate DTS-ES decoding. 96/24 – Lights when a source with DTS 96/24 encoded

audio signals is detected. NEO:6 – When one of the NEO:6 modes of the receiver is

on, this lights to indicate NEO:6 processing (page 34

Dolby Digital indicators

2 D – Lights when a Dolby Digital encoded signal is detected.

2 D+ – Lights when a source with Dolby Digital Plus encoded audio signals is detected.

2HD – Lights when a source with Dolby TrueHD encoded audio signals is detected.

EX – Lights to indicate Dolby Digital EX decoding. 2PLII(x) – Lights to indicate 2 Pro Logic II/2 Pro Logic

IIx decoding. Light will go off during 2 Pro Logic IIz decoding (see Listening in surround sound more on this).

ADV.S.

Lights when one of the Advanced Surround modes has been selected (see Using the Advanced surround more on this).

SIGNAL SELECT indicators DIGITAL – Lights when a digital audio signal is selected.

Blinks when a digital audio signal is selected and selected audio input is not provided.

HDMI – Lights when an HDMI signal is selected. Blinks when an HDMI signal is selected and selected HDMI input is not provided.

Up Mix/DIMMER indicator

Lights when the Up Mix function is set to ON (page 36). Also, lights when DIMMER is set to off.

DIR.

Lights when the DIRECT or PURE DIRECT mode is switched on (page 35

on page 34 for

on page 35 for

Removing the front cover

MCACC SETUP

MIC

Attaching the front cover

MCACC

SETUP

MIC

Controls and displays

5 V

2.1

VIDEO

iPod

iPhone

USB

iPad

USB

iPod

iPhone

iPad

SLEEP

INPUT

RECEIVER

ENTER

DISP

CLR

ENTER

MUTE

RETURN

AUDIO

PARAMETER

HOME MENU

RECEIVER

SOURCE

TOOLS

BAND

iPod CTRL

PTY

TOP MENU

SHIFT

3 4

RECEIVER

Remote control

•

button is not used with this receiver.

SHIFT

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.



RECEIVER

Switches the receiver between standby and on.

RECEIVER

Switches the remote to control the receiver (used to select the white commands above the number buttons ( etc)). Also use this button to set up surround sound (page 47 or Audio parameters (page 37

INPUT SELECT

Use to select the input source (page 25).

Input function buttons

Use to select the input source to this receiver (page 25). This will enable you to control other components with the remote control (page 55

Listening mode buttons

AUTO/DIRECT

(page 34

ALC/STANDARD SURR

and to switch between the modes of 2 Pro Logic II, 2 Pro Logic IIx, 2 Pro Logic IIz and NEO:6, and the Auto level control stereo mode (page 34

ADV SURR

modes (page 35

Receiver and component control buttons

The following button controls can be accessed after you have selected the corresponding input function button ( etc.).

– Switches between Auto surround mode

) and Stream Direct playback (page 35).

– Switches between the various surround

– Press for standard decoding

MIDNIGHT

BD, DVD

Press first to access:

AUDIO PARAMETER

(page 37

HOME MENU

(page 47

RETURN

– Confirm and exit the current menu screen.

– Use to access the Audio options

– Press to access the Home Menu

Controls and displays

BD, DVD

DVR/BDR

Press

TOP MENU

Disc/DVD.

HOME MENU RETURN

Press

TOOLS

used to change the name (page 32

BAND

MONO radio bands (page 32

)

PTY

Press

iPod CTRL

receiver controls (page 27

/// (TUNE

Use the arrow buttons when setting up your surround sound system (page 47 menus/options.

Use

TUNE

PRESET

(page 32

Component control buttons

The main buttons (, , etc.) are used to control a component after you have selected it using the input function buttons.

The controls above these buttons can be accessed after you have selected the corresponding input function button (

DVD

below.

Press first to access:

BASS +/–, TRE +/–

• These controls are disabled when the listening mode is

• When the front speaker is set at SMALL in the Speaker

– Displays the disc ‘top’ menu of a Blu-ray

– Displays the HOME MENU screen.

– Confirm and exit the current menu screen.

– Display s the TOOLS menu of Blu-ray Disc player.

TUNER

first to access:

– Memorizes stations for recall (page 32), also

– Switches between AM, FM ST (stereo) and FM

– Use to search for RDS program types (page 33).

iPod/USB

first to access:

– Switches between the iPod controls and the

). Also used to control Blu-ray Disc/DVD

/

can be used to find radio frequencies and

/

can be used to select preset radio stations

and CD). These buttons also function as described

RECEIVER

set to DIRECT or PURE DIRECT.

Setting (or automatically via the Auto MCACC setup) and the X.Over is set above 150 Hz, the subwoofer channel level will be adjusted by pressing (page 48

first to access:

/, PRESET

/

ENTER

– Use to adjust Bass or Treble.

BASS +/–

CAUTION

30°

7 m

30°

Number buttons and other component controls

Use the number buttons to directly select a radio frequency (page 32

) or the tracks on a CD, etc. There are other buttons

that can be accessed after is pressed. (For example

MIDNIGHT

Press to turn on/off other components connected to the receiver (page 55

These buttons are dedicated to control the TV assigned to the

system assign it to the

Press while a song is being played back or stopped. The selected song is then registered in the Favorites folder (page 41

Use to set the listening volume.

, etc.)

– Press to switch on/off Acoustic Calibration EQ

setting (page 35

PHASE

– Press to switch on/off Phase Control (page 36).

SIGNAL SEL

component to play back (page 25

S.RETRIEVER

compressed audio sources (page 35

SB CH

back channel (page 36

CH SELECT

use

LEV +/– MIDNIGHT

(page 37

SPEAKERS

page 14.

DIMMER

can be controlled in four steps.



SOURCE

TV CONTROL buttons

button. Thus if you only have one TV to hook up to this



– Use to turn on/off the power of the TV.

INPUT CH +/– VOL +/–

+Favorite

VOLUME +/–

– Press to select the audio input signal of the

– Press to select ON, AUTO or OFF the surround

– Press repeatedly to select a channel, then

LEV +/–

to adjust the level (page 49).

– Use to adjust the channel level.

– Switches to Midnight or Loudness listening

– See Switching the speaker terminal on

– Dims or brightens the display. The brightness

– Use to select the TV input signal. – Use to select channels.

– Use to adjust the volume on your TV.

RECEIVER

– Press to restore CD quality sound to

button (page 56).

MUTE

Mutes/unmutes the sound.

DISP

Switches the display of this unit. The listening mode, sound volume, Speaker System (VSX-827)/Pre Out (VSX-527) setting or input name can be checked by selecting an input source.

•

The Speaker System/Pre Out setting may or may not be displayed, depending on the input source you have selected.

Loading the batteries

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.

•

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 instruction’s rules that apply in your country or area.

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.

Controls and displays

Operating range of remote control

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.

Chapter

Important

5.1 channel surround system:

6.1 channel surround (Surround back) system:

7.1 channel surround (Surround back) system:

7.1 channel surround (Front height) system:

Main zone

Speaker B

Connecting your equipment

Determining the speakers’ application

By connecting the left and right front speakers (L/R), the center speaker (C), the left and right surround speakers (SL/ SR), the left and right surround back speakers (SBL/SBR) (or the left and right front height speakers (FHL/FHR)), and the subwoofer (SW), a surround sound system up to 7.1 channel can be enjoyed.

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.

SBL

SBR

FHL

Some tips for improving sound quality

•

VSX-827 only: 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-827 only)

•

VSX-527 only: To connect the surround back or front height speakers, an additional amplifier is required. Connect the additional amplifier to the PRE OUT SURR BACK/FRONT HEIGHT outputs of this unit and connect the

surround back or front height speakers to the additional amplifier (see Connect the surround back or front height

speakers (In case of VSX-527) on page 12).

VSX-827 only: Another way, you can use the speakers

FHR

connected to the B speaker terminals to listen to stereo playback in another room. See Switching the speaker terminal

on page 14 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.)

on page 50).

Where you put your speakers in the room has a big effect on the quality of the sound. The following guidelines should help you to get the best sound from your system.

•

It is best to angle the speakers towards the listening position. The angle depends on the size of the room. Use less of an angle for bigger rooms.

•

Refer to the chart below for placement of speakers you intend to connect.

FHL

30 30

Place the surround speakers at 120º from the center. If you, (1) use the surround back speaker, and, (2) don’t use the front height speakers, we recommend placing the surround speaker right beside you.

If you intend to connect only one surround back speakers, place it directly behind you.

If the surround speakers cannot be set directly to the side of the listening position with a 7.1-channel system, the surround effect can be enhanced by turning off the Up Mix function (see Setting the Up Mix function

•

For the best stereo effect, place the front speakers 2 m to 3 m apart, at equal distance from the TV.

•

If you’re using a center speaker, place the front speakers at a wider angle. If not, place them at a narrower angle.

•

Place the center speaker above or below the TV so that the sound of the center channel is localized at the TV screen. Also, make sure the center speaker does not cross the line formed by the leading edge of the front left and right speakers.

120 120

SBL

FHR

SBR

on page 36).

CAUTION

10 mm

•

Surround and surround back speakers should be positioned 60 cm to 90 cm higher than your ears and titled slight downward. Make sure the speakers don’t face each other. For DVD-Audio, the speakers should be more directly behind the listener than for home theater playback.

•

Try not to place the surround speakers farther away from the listening position than the front and center speakers. Doing so can weaken the surround sound effect.

•

Place the left and right front height speakers at least one meter directly above the left and right front speakers.

•

If you’re going to place speakers around your CRT TV, use shielded speakers or place the speakers at a sufficient distance from your CRT TV.

•

The subwoofer can be placed on the floor. Ideally, the other speakers should be at about ear-level when you’re listening to them. Putting the speakers on the floor (except the subwoofer), or mounting them very high on a wall is not recommended.

•

When not connecting a subwoofer, connect speakers with low frequency reproduction capabilities to the front channel. (The subwoofer’s low frequency component is played from the front speakers, so the speakers could be damaged.)

•

After connecting, be sure to conduct the Auto MCACC (speaker environment setting) procedure.

See Automatically setting up for surround sound (MCACC)

on page 23.

•

Make sure that all speakers are securely installed. This not only improves sound quality, but also reduces the risk of damage or injury resulting from speakers being knocked over or falling in the event of external shocks such as earthquakes.

Connecting the speakers

The receiver will work with just two stereo speakers (the front speakers in the diagram) but using at least three speakers is recommended, and a complete setup is best for surround sound.

Make sure you connect the speaker on the right to the right (R) terminal and the speaker on the left to the left (L) terminal. Also make sure the positive and negative (+/–) terminals on the receiver match those on the speakers. You can use speakers with a nominal impedance between 6 Ω and 16 Ω.

Be sure to complete all connections before connecting this unit to the AC power source.

Bare wire connections

Twist exposed wire strands together.

Loosen terminal and insert exposed wire.

Tighten terminal.

12 3

Connect the wires to the B-Speakers terminals of the VSX-827 as shown below:

Twist exposed wire strands together.

Push open the tabs and insert exposed wire.

Release the tabs.

12 3

Connecting your equipment

•

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 before touching any uninsulated parts.

•

Make sure that all the bare speaker wire is twisted together and inserted fully into the speaker terminal. If any of the bare speaker wire touches the back panel it may cause the power to cut off as a safety measure.

Connect the surround back or front height speakers (In case of VSX-827)

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-827 only)

page 50).

•

When using only one surround back speaker, connect it to the SURROUND BACK L (Single) terminals.

Connect the surround back or front height speakers (In case of VSX-527)

Connect the PRE OUT SURR BACK/FRONT HEIGHT outputs of the unit and additional amplifier to add a surround back or front height speaker.

The Pre Out 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 Pre Out Setting (VSX-527 only)

•

You can use the additional amplifier on the surround back channel pre-outs for a single speaker as well. In this case plug the amplifier into the left (L (Single)) terminal only.

on page 51).

Front height setting

Speaker B setting

Front right

Subwoofer

Center

Front left

Surround right

Surround left

Surround back right

Surround

back left

Front height right

Speaker B - right

Front height left

Speaker B - left

The front height terminals can also be used for Speaker B.

When using only one surround back speaker, connect it

to the SURROUND BACK L (Single) terminals.

Center

Surround right

Front right

Front left

Subwoofer

Surround left

Right

Surround back or

front height speakers

Surround back or front height

channel amplifier

Left

VSX-827 connection diagram VSX-527 connection diagram

LINE LEVEL

HDMI

OUT

INPUT

MONITOR

OUT

ADAPTER PORT

(

OUTPUT 5 V

0.1 A MAX

CAUTION:

SPEAKER IMPEDANCE 6 -16 .

LAN

)

FRONT

ATTENTION:

ENCEINTE D’IMPEDANCE DE 6 -16 .

LINE LEVEL

INPUT

DVD GAME VIDEOBD

PB PR

NENT VIDEO

PREOUT

SAT/CBL DVR/BDR

SUBWOOFER

AUDIO

DVD INSAT/CBL

DVD

SAT/CBL

PRE OUT

SUB WOOFER

ANTENNA

AM LOOP

FRONT

R L

FM UNBAL

ANALOG IN

(CD)

ASSIGNABLE

(10/100

CENTER

)

COAXIAL

ASSIGNABLE

IN1IN

(CD)

SURROUND

R L

SURROUND

SPEAKERS

OPTICAL

ASSIGNABLE

(TV)

SURROUND BACK

R L

SURROUND BACK FRONT HEIGHT /

(

)

Single

SELECTABLE

SEE INSTRUCTION MANUAL

FRONT HEIGHT

VOIR LE MODE D’EMPLOI

SELECTABLE

R L

DVD GAME VIDEOBD

PREOUT

SAT/CBL DVR/BDR

SUBWOOFER

PREOUT SURR BACK/

DVD INSAT/CBL

FRONT HEIGHT

DVD

SAT/CBL

VIDEO

PRE OUT

SUB WOOFER

PRE OUT

ANALOG IN

ASSIGNABLE

AUDIO

SURR BACK/

FRONT HEIGHT

(

)

Single

(CD)

ANTENNA

AM LOOP

FM UNBAL 75

Connecting your equipment

(

)

CENTER

COAXIAL

ASSIGNABLE

SURROUND

CAUTION:

SPEAKER IMPEDANCE 6 -16 .

ADAPTER PORT

(

OUTPUT 5 V

0.1 A MAX

Class 2 Wiring

FRONT

R L

LAN

10/100

)

FRONT

SPEAKERS

IN1IN

(TV)

(CD)

ATTENTION:

ENCEINTE D’IMPEDANCE DE 6 -16 .

OPTICAL

ASSIGNABLE

SURROUND

R L

ANALOG

AUDIO IN

SPEAKER R SPEAKER L

Note

Important

Note

Switching the speaker terminal

Use

SPEAKERS

off. When the SP OFF is selected, no sound is output from the speakers connected to this receiver.

VSX-827 only: If you selected Surr.Back in The Speaker System

setting (VSX-827 only) on page 50, you can switch between

speakers using the the button will simply switch your main speaker terminal on or off. The options below are for the Surr.Back setting only.



Use the

speaker terminal setting.

Press repeatedly to choose a speaker terminal option:

•

SPA – Sound is output from the speakers connected to the A-speaker terminals and PRE OUT SURR BACK/FRONT HEIGHT (VSX-527 only) (multichannel playback is possible).

•

SPB (VSX-827 only) – Sound is output from the two speakers connected to the B-speaker terminals (only stereo playback is possible).

•

SPAB (VSX-827 only) – Sound is output from the Aspeaker 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.

•

VSX-827 only: The subwoofer output depends on the settings you made in Speaker Setting 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-827.

button to change the speaker system on or

SPEAKERS

SPEAKERS DIMMER DISPLAY

button. If you selected Height,

button on the front panel to select a

on page 47. However,

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.

•

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.

•

Set the HDMI parameter in Setting the Audio options on

page 37 to THRU (THROUGH) and set the input signal in

Selecting the audio input signal

want to hear HDMI audio output from your TV (no sound will be heard from this receiver).

on page 25 to HDMI, if you

Connecting your equipment

•

If the video signal does not appear on your TV, try adjusting the r esolution s ettings on y our comp onent 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.

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

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 53)

) technology.

Note

White (Left)

Red (Right)

Coaxial digital

audio cable

Optical cable

Yellow

Green (Y)

Red (PR)

Blue (PB)

Connecting your equipment

•

Use a High Speed HDMI® cable. If HDMI cable other than a High Speed HDMI properly.

•

When an HDMI cable with a built-in equalizer is connected, it may not operate properly.

•

3D, Deep Color, x.v.Color 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.

•

Turning on/off the device connected to this unit’s HDMI OUT terminal during playback, or disconnecting/ connecting the HDMI cable during playback, may cause noise or interrupted audio.

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.

cable is used, it may not work

“x.v.Color” and are trademarks of Sony 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.

AUDIO

Digital audio cables

Commercially available coaxial digital audio cables or optical cables should be used to connect digital components to this receiver.

COAXIAL

•

When connecting optical cables, be careful when inserting the plug not to damage the shutter protecting the optical socket.

•

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.

OPTICAL

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

Component video cables (VSX-827 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 (P signals and then output. In this way, interference between the signals is avoided.

COMPONENT VIDEO

B and PR)

Note

VIDEO

HDMI

VIDEO

MONITOR

OUT

HDMI

OUT

COMPONENT VIDEO

YPBP

Terminal for connection with source device

Terminal for connection with TV monitor

Playback component

Video signals can be output.

The OSD will

not appear.

This item incorporates copy protection technology that is protected by U.S. patents and other intellectual property rights of Rovi Corporation. Reverse engineering and disassembly are prohibited.

Terminal for connection with

source device

Terminal for connection

with TV monitor

Playback component

The OSD will

not appear.

Video signals can be output.

About the video converter (VSX-827 only)

The video converter ensures that all video sources are output from the HDMI OUT terminal.

•

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 converted. In this case, try switching Video Converter OFF (see Video Converter

page 50).

•

The signal input resolutions that can be converted from the component video input for the HDMI output are 480i/576i, 480p/576p, 720p and 1080i. 1080p signal cannot be converted.

Connecting your equipment

About video outputs connection (VSX-527 only)

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.

•

If several video components are assigned to the same input function, the converter gives priority to HDMI, component, then composite (in that order).

HDMI

OUT

HDMI

VIDEO

MONITOR

OUT

VIDEO

Note

Select one

HDMI/DVI-compatible TV

Set-top box

DVD player

Blu-ray Disc player

Game console

HDMI/DVI-compatible components

If the TV does not support the HDMI Audio Return Channel function, this connection is required to listen to the TV sound over the receiver.

DVD recorder, Blu-ray Disc recorder

Video component

VSX-827

Connecting a TV and playback components

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 using a commercially available HDMI cable.

If the TV and playback components support the Control with HDMI feature, the convenient Control with HDMI functions can be used (see Control with HDMI function

•

The following connection/setting is required to listen to the sound of the TV over this receiver.

If the TV does not support the HDMI Audio Return Channel function, connect the receiver and TV with audio cables (as shown).

If the TV supports the HDMI Audio Return Channel function, the sound of the TV can be input to the receiver via the HDMI terminal, so there is no need to connect an audio cable. In this case, set ARC at HDMI Setup to ON (see HDMI Setup

•

In or der to liste n to the audi o from the TV tha t is connect ed to this receiver using an analog audio cables, set-up for analog audio input is required (see The Input Assign menu

on page 50).

on page 53).

HDMI OUT

HDMI

OUT

IN (

DVD

ASSIGNABLE

OUT

DVD GAME VIDEOBD

VIDEO

MONITOR

OUT

)

YPBP

COMPONENT VIDEO

HDMI OUT

SAT/CBL DVR/BDR

HDMI IN

PRE OUT

SUB WOOFER

ANALOG IN

(CD)

ASSIGNABLE

ANALOG IN1 (CD)

ANTENNA

AM LOOP

FM UNBAL 75

AUDIO

DVD INSAT/CBL

DVD

SAT/CBL

ADAPTER PORT

(

OUTPUT 5 V

0.1 A MAX

CAUTION:

SPEAKER IMPEDANCE 6 -16 .

LAN

)

FRONT

ATTENTION:

ENCEINTE D’IMPEDANCE DE 6 -16 .

(10/100

)

CENTER

Connecting your equipment

OPTICAL

IN1 (TV)

COAXIAL

ASSIGNABLE

SURROUND

RLRL

SPEAKERS

IN1IN

(CD)

OPTICAL

ASSIGNABLE

(TV)

SURROUND BACK

(

)

Single

SEL

HDMI IN

ANALOG AUDIO OUT

OPTICAL

DIGITAL AUDIO OUT

Important

Note

Select one Select one

Select one

DVD player

Set-top box

This connection is required in order to listen to the sound of the TV over the receiver.

VSX-827

Connecting your TV with no HDMI input

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 even if the DVD player is connected with an HDMI cable. Connect the DVD player’s video signals using a composite cable.

•

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.

•

When the receiver and TV are connected by composite cable, the OSD function allowing display of the receiver’s settings, operations, etc., on the TV’s screen cannot be used. In this case, watch the receiver’s front panel display while performing the various operations and making settings.

•

In or der to liste n to the audi o from the TV tha t is connect ed to this receiver using a analog audio cables, set-up for analog audio input is required (see The Input Assign menu

on page 50).

•

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 and

SEL

to choose the audio signal O1 (OPTICAL1) or C1

(COAXIAL1) (see Selecting the audio input signal

page 25).

RECEIVER

SIGNAL

Connecting your equipment

(CD)

ASSIGNABLE

ANALOG

IN1 (CD)

ANTENNA

AM LOOP

FM UNBAL 75

VIDEO OUT

ADAPTER PORT

(

OUTPUT 5 V

0.1 A MAX

CAUTION:

SPEAKER IMPEDANCE 6 -16 .

ANALOG AUDIO OUT

(10/100

LAN

)

FRONT

ATTENTION:

ENCEINTE D’IMPEDANCE DE 6 -16 .

ANALOG AUDIO OUT

)

COAXIAL

ASSIGNABLE

COAXIAL

IN1 (CD)

CENTER

SURROUND

RLRL

SPEAKERS

DIGITAL AUDIO OUT

OPTICALCOAXIAL

OPTICAL

ASSIGNABLE

IN1IN

(TV)

(CD)

SURROUND BACK

OPTICAL

(

Single

)

SELECTABLE

OPTICAL IN1 (TV)

VIDEO OUT

ANALOG AUDIO OUT

MONITOR

OUT

HDMI

IN (

DVD

ASSIGNABLE

OUT

VIDEO

MONITOR

OUT

)

YPB PR

COMPONENT VIDEO

HDMI OUT

SAT/CBL

DIGITAL AUDIO OUT

HDMI

DVD IN

DVD GAME VIDEOBD

SAT/CBL DVR/BDR

AUDIO

DVD

SAT/CBL

DVD IN

OPTICALCOAXIAL

PRE OUT

SUB WOOFER

ANALOG IN

SAT/CBL IN

VIDEO IN

Note

Select one

DVD player

Select one

Set-top box

If the TV does not support the HDMI Audio Return Channel function, this connection is required to listen to the TV sound over the receiver.

Select one

HDMI/DVI-compatible TV

Connecting your DVD player with no HDMI output (VSX-827 only)

This diagram shows connections of a TV (with HDMI input) and DVD player (or other playback component with no HDMI output) to the receiver.

•

The following connection/setting is required to listen to the sound of the TV over this receiver.

If the TV does not support the HDMI Audio Return Channel function, connect the receiver and TV with audio cables (as shown).

•

In or der to liste n to the audi o from the TV tha t is connect ed to this receiver using a analog audio cables, set-up for analog audio input is required (see The Input Assign menu

on page 50).

•

SEL

to choose the audio signal O1 (OPTICAL1) or C1

(COAXIAL1) (see Selecting the audio input signal

page 25).

on page 53).

RECEIVER

SIGNAL

COMPONENT VIDEO OUT

YPBP

VIDEO OUT

ANALOG AUDIO OUT

OUT

HDMI

OUT

VIDEO

MONITOR

SAT/CBL

OUT

IN (

)

DVD

ASSIGNABLE

YPB PR

COMPONENT VIDEO

DIGITAL AUDIO OUT

OPTICALCOAXIAL

DVD GAME VIDEOBD

SAT/CBL DVR/BDR

AUDIO

DVD

SAT/CBL

DVD IN

PRE OUT

SUB WOOFER

ANALOG IN

(CD)

ASSIGNABLE

ANALOG IN1 (CD)

ANTENNA

AM LOOP

FM UNBAL 75

VIDEO OUT

ADAPTER PORT

(

OUTPUT 5 V

0.1 A MAX

CAUTION:

SPEAKER IMPEDANCE 6 -16 .

ANALOG AUDIO OUT

(10/100

LAN

)

FRONT

ATTENTION:

ENCEINTE D’IMPEDANCE DE 6 -16 .

Connecting your equipment

)

CENTER

DIGITAL AUDIO OUT

OPTICALCOAXIAL

COAXIAL

ASSIGNABLE

COAXIAL

IN1 (CD)

SURROUND

RLRL

SPEAKERS

IN1IN

(CD)

OPTICAL

ASSIGNABLE

(TV)

SURROUND BACK

(

Single

OPTICAL IN1 (TV)

)

SELECTABLE

HDMI IN

ANALOG AUDIO OUT

OPTICAL

DIGITAL AUDIO OUT

Important

Note

Bluetooth® ADAPTER

VSX-527

to LAN port

LAN cable

(sold separately)

Router

Modem

Internet

VSX-527

Connecting your equipment

Connecting optional



Connect a

terminal on the rear panel.

•

For instructions on playing the Bluetooth wireless technology device, see Pairing the

Bluetooth wireless technology device on page 30.

•

Do not move the receiver with the Bluetooth ADAPTER connected. Doing so could cause damage or faulty contact.

HDMI

Bluetooth

OUT

DVD GAME VIDEOBD

SAT/CBL

MONITOR

OUT

Bluetooth

ADAPTER to the ADAPTER PORT

SAT/CBL DVR/BDR

DVD

SAT/CBL

VIDEO

Bluetooth ADAPTER and

PRE OUT

SUB WOOFER

SURR BACK/

FRONT HEIGHT

(

)

Single

ANTENNA

PRE OUT

AM LOOP

FM UNBAL

(CD)

ANALOG IN

ASSIGNABLE

AUDIO

ADAPTER

ADAPTER PORT

(

OUTPUT 5 V

)

0.1 A MAX

FRONT

(

LAN

10/100

SPEAKERS

Connecting to the network through LAN interface

By connecting this receiver to the network via the LAN terminal, you can listen to Internet radio stations. To listen to Internet radio stations, you must sign a contract with an ISP (Internet Service Provider) beforehand. When connected in this way, you can play audio files stored on the components on the local network, including your computer.

)

(10/100

ADAPTER PORT

(

OUTPUT 5 V

0.1 A MAX

)

FRONT

LAN

SPEAKERS

CENTER

SAT/CBL DVR/BDR

DVD

IDEO

Connect the LAN terminal on this receiver to the LAN terminal on your router (with or without the built-in DHCP server function) with a straight LAN cable (CAT 5 or higher).

GAME VIDEOBD

PRE OUT

SUB WOOFER

SURR BACK/

FRONT HEIGHT

(

)

Single

ANTENNA

PRE OUT

AM LOOP

FM UNBAL

(CD)

SAT/CBL

ANALOG IN

DVD

ASSIGNABLE

AUDIO

WAN

LAN

COAXIAL

ASSIGNABLE

(CD)

SURROUND

CAUTION:

SPEAKER IMPEDANCE

6 -16 .

Turn on the DHCP server f unction of your router. In case you r router does not have the built-in DHCP server function, it is necessary to set up the network manually. For details, see The

Network Setup menu on page 41.

•

Refer to the operation manual of the equipment you have as the connected equipment and connection method may differ depending on your Internet environment.

•

When using a broadband Internet connection, a contract with an Internet service provider is required. For more details, contact your nearest Internet service provider.

75 Ω coaxial cable

One-touch PAL

connector

Outdoor antenna

5 m to 6 m

Indoor antenna

(vinyl-coated wire)

USB mass

storage device

Connecting your equipment

Connecting antennas

Connect the AM loop antenna and the FM wire antenna as shown below. To improve reception and sound quality, connect external antennas (see Using external antennas

below).

ANTENNA

AM LOOP

FM UNBAL 75

Push open the tabs, then insert one wire fully into each terminal, then release the tabs to secure the AM antenna wires.

Fix the AM loop antenna to the attached stand.

To fix the stand to the antenna, bend in the direction indicated by the arrow then clip the loop onto the stand.

Place the AM antenna on a flat surface and in a direction giving the best reception.

socket.

For best results, extend the FM antenna fully and fix to a wall or door frame. Don’t drape loosely or leave coiled up.

Connect the FM wire antenna into the FM antenna

Using external antennas

To improve FM reception

Use a PAL connector (not supplied) to connect an external FM antenna.

FM UNBAL 75

To improve AM reception

Connect a 5 m to 6 m length of vinyl-coated wire to the AM antenna terminal without disconnecting the supplied AM loop antenna.

For the best possible reception, suspend horizontally outdoors.

ANTENNA

AM LOOP

Connecting a USB device

It is possible to play audio and photo files by connecting USB devices to this receiver.



Switch the receiver into standby then connect your USB device to the USB terminal on the front panel of this receiver.

•

This receiver does not support a USB hub.

•

For instructions on playing the USB device, see Playing a

USB device on page 28.

iPod iPhone iPad

HDMI

CONTROL ON / OFF

BAND TUNER EDIT TUNE PRESET ENTER

O SURROUND

STANDARD SURR

EAM DIRECT

SOUND

ADVANCED SURROUND

iPod iPhone iPad

RETRIEVER AIR

DIRECT CONTROL

USB

VIDEO

iPod

iPhone

iPad

MASTER VOLUME

ALC/

MCACC SETUP

MIC

CAUTION

Note

iPod/iPhone/iPad

iPod cable

(VSX-827: supplied/

VSX-527: sold separately)

Connecting your equipment

Connecting an iPod

This receiver has a dedicated iPod terminal that will allow you to control playback of audio content from your iPod using the controls of this receiver.



Switch the receiver into standby, and then use the iPod cable to connect your iPod to the iPod iPhone iPad USB terminal on the front panel of this receiver.

•

VSX-527 only: The iPod cable is not included with this receiver. The optional iPod cable from Pioneer is sold separately under the part number L308102013030-IL. Contact the Pioneer Customer Support division for more information on obtaining an optional iPod cable.

•

The cable that comes with the iPod can also be used to connect the iPod. Connect the iPod terminal and the iPod iPhone iPad USB terminal on the receiver. The videos and images on the iPod cannot be viewed using this connection.

•

For the cable connection, refer to also the operating instructions for iPod.

•

For instructions on playing the iPod, see Playing an iPod on

page 27.

CONTROL ON / OFF

BAND TUNER EDIT TUNE PRESET ENTER

O SURROUND

STANDARD SURR

EAM DIRECT

SOUND

ADVANCED SURROUND

iPod iPhone iPad

RETRIEVER AIR

DIRECT CONTROL

USB

VIDEO

iPod

iPhone

iPad

ALC/

MCACC SETUP

MIC

Plugging in the receiver

iPod iPhone iPad

HDMI

Only plug in after you have connected all your components to this receiver, including the speakers.

•

MASTER VOLUME

Handle the power cord by the plug part. Do not pull out the plug by tugging the cord, and never touch the power cord when your hands are wet, as this could cause a short circuit or electric shock. Do not place the unit, a piece of furniture, or other object on the power cord or pinch the cord in any other way. Never make a knot in the cord or tie it with other cables. The power cords should be routed so that they are not likely to be stepped on. A damaged power cord can cause a fire or give you an electric shock. Check the power cord once in a while. If you find it damaged, ask your nearest Pioneer authorized independent service company for a replacement.

•

Do not use any power cord other than the one supplied with this unit.

•

Do not use the supplied power cord for any purpose other than that described below.

•

The receiver should be disconnected by removing the mains plug from the wall socket when not in regular use, e.g., when on vacation.

•

After this receiver is connected to an AC outlet, a 2 second to 10 second HDMI initialization process begins. You cannot carry out any operations during this process. The HDMI indicator in the front panel display blinks during this process, and you can turn on this receiver once it has stopped blinking. When you set the Control with HDMI to

OFF, you can skip this process. For details about the Control with HDMI feature, see HDMI Setup

Plug the supplied power cord into the AC IN socket on

the back of the receiver.

Plug the other end into a power outlet.

on page 53.

Chapter

CAUTION

Important

Tripod

Microphone

Basic Setup

Canceling the Auto Power Down

When this receiver is not used over a period of several hours, it will power down automatically. The automatic power-off timer is set to six hours under factory settings, and the timing can be changed or the power-off function switched off altogether. For details, see The Auto Power Down menu

page 52.

Canceling the demo display

The display on the front panel shows various information (demo displays) when the receiver is not operating. You can turn off the demo display. For details, see The FL

Demo Mode menu on page 52.

•

The demo mode is canceled automatically when the Auto MCACC setup is performed (see below).

Automatically setting up for surround sound (MCACC)

The Auto Multi-Channel Acoustic Calibration (MCACC) setup measures the acoustic characteristics of your listening area, taking into account ambient noise, speaker size and distance, and tests for both channel delay and channel level. After you have set up the microphone provided with your system, the receiver uses the information from a series of test tones to optimize the speaker settings and equalization for your particular room.

•

The test tones used in the Auto MCACC setup are output at high volume.

•

The OSD will not appear if you have connected using the composite output to your TV. Use HDMI connection for Auto MCACC setup.

•

The Auto MCACC setup will overwrite any existing speaker settings you’ve made.

•

Before using the Auto MCACC setup, the NETRADIO, M.SERVER, FAVORITE, iPod/USB or ADAPTER input should not be selected as an input source.

•

VSX-827 only: When both the surround back speaker and the front height speaker are connected, conduct Auto MCACC setup twice: once with the Speaker System setting is in Surr.Back and once with the Speaker System setting is in Height. (There is no need to conduct Auto MCACC setup every time the Speaker System setting is changed.)

•

VSX-527 only: If you connected either the surround back speaker or the front height speaker, make sure that the Pre Out setting is correctly set before performing the Auto MCACC setup (see page 51 the OSD screen for a surround back speaker connection.)

Switch on the receiver and your TV.

Switch the TV input to the input that connects this

receiver to the TV through the corresponding HDMI cable.

Connect the microphone to the MCACC SETUP MIC jack

on the front panel.

Make sure there are no obstacles between the speakers and the microphone.

). (Here is an explanation using

iPod iPhone iPad

HDMI

CONTROL ON / OFF

BAND TUNER EDIT TUNE PRESET ENTER

O SURROUND

STANDARD SURR

EAM DIRECT

If you have a tripod, use it to place the microphone so that it’s about ear level at your normal listening position. Otherwise, place the microphone at ear level using a table or a chair.

Press on the remote control, then press the

HOME MENU

The Home Menu appears on your TV. Use

ENTER

screens and select menu items. Press the current menu.

•

SOUND

ADVANCED

RETRIEVER AIR

SURROUND

VIDEO

iPod

iPhone

iPad

RECEIVER

iPod iPhone iPad DIRECT CONTROL

USB

ALC/

MCACC SETUP

MIC

button.

on the remote control to navigate through the

Press

HOME MENU

Menu. If you cancel the Auto MCACC setup at any time, the receiver automatically exits and no settings will be made. The screensaver automatically starts after three minutes of inactivity.

at any time to exit the Home

///

RETURN

MASTER VOLUME

to exit

and

Note

Home Menu

. Auto MCACC

. Manual SP Setup

. Input Assign

. Speaker System

. Video Parameter

. HDMI Setup

. Auto Power Down

. Network Standby

. FL Demo Mode

Home Menu

. Auto MCACC

. Manual SP Setup

. Input Assign

. Pre Out Setting

. HDMI Setup

. Auto Power Down

. Network Standby

. FL Demo Mode

VSX-827

VSX-527

Basic Setup

Select ‘Auto MCACC’ from the Home Menu, then press

ENTER

•

Mic In! blinks when the microphone is not connected

to MCACC SETUP MIC jack. Try to be as quiet as possible after pressing system outputs a series of test tones to establish the ambient noise level.

ENTER

. The

Follow the instructions on-screen.

•

Make sure the microphone is connected.

•

Make sure the subwoofer is on and the volume is

turned up.

•

When using surround back or front height speakers,

turn on the power to the amplifier to which the

surround back or front height speakers are connected,

and adjust the sound level to the desired level.

•

See below for notes regarding background noise and

other possible interference.

Wait for the test tones to finish.

A progress report is displayed on-screen while the receiver outputs test tones to determine the speakers present in your setup. Try to be as quiet as possible while it’s doing this.

1 . Auto MCACC

Now Analyzing

Environment Check Ambient Noise Speaker YES/NO

•

For correct speaker settings, do not adjust the volume

during the test tones.

Return

Confirm the speaker configuration.

The configuration shown on-screen should reflect the actual speakers you have.

1 . Auto MCACC

Check!

[ YES ]

Front

[ YES ]

Center

[ YES ]

Surr Surr. Back Subwoofer

10:Next

•

With error messages (such as Too much ambient noise) select RETRY after checking for ambient noise (see Other problems when using the Auto MCACC

setup below).

If the speaker configuration displayed isn’t correct, use

/

to select the speaker and

setting. When you’re finished, go to the next step. If you see an error message (ERR) in the right side column, there may be a problem with the speaker connection. If selecting RETRY doesn’t fix the problem, turn off the power and check the speaker connections.

Make sure ‘OK’ is selected, then press

If the screen in step 8 is left untouched for 10 seconds and

ENTER

setup will start automatically as shown.

A progress report is displayed on-screen while the receiver outputs more test tones to determine the optimum receiver settings for channel level, speaker distance, and Acoustic Calibration EQ.

Again, try to be as quiet as possible while this is happening. It may take 1 to 3 minutes.

is not pressed in step 9, the Auto MCACC

1 . Auto MCACC

Now Analyzing

Surround Analyzing Speaker System Speaker Distance Channel Level Acoustic Cal EQ

---

[ [ YES ]

]

/

Return

to change the

ENTER

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 47

•

Depending on the characteristics of your room, sometimes identical speakers with cone sizes of around 12 cm will end up with different size settings. You can correct the setting manually using the Speaker Setting

•

The subwoofer distance setting may be farther than the actual distance from the listening position. This setting should be accurate (taking delay and room characteristics into account) and generally does not need to be changed.

on page 47.

Other problems when using the Auto MCACC setup

If the room environment is not optimal for the Auto MCACC setup (too much background noise, echo off the walls, obstacles blocking the speakers from the microphone) the final settings may be incorrect. Check for household

appliances (air conditioner, fridge, fan, etc.), that may be affecting the environment and switch them off if necessary. If there are any instructions showing in the front panel display, please follow them.

•

Some older TVs may interfere with the operation of the microphone. If this seems to be happening, switch off the TV when doing the Auto MCACC setup.

Chapter

Note

ENTER

MUTE

RETURN

AUDIO

PARAMETER

HOME MENU

TOOLS

BAND

iPod CTRL

PTY

TOP MENU

Basic playback

Playing a source

Here are the basic instructions for playing a source (such as a DVD disc) with your home theater system.

SLEEP

SOURCE

RECEIVER

Switch on your system components and receiver.

Start by switching on the playback component (for example a DVD player), your TV and subwoofer (if you have one), then the receiver (press

•

Make sure the setup microphone is disconnected.

Switch the TV input to the input that connects this

receiver.

For example, if you connected this receiver to the VIDEO jacks on your TV, make sure that the VIDEO input is now selected.

Press input function buttons to select the input function

you want to play.

•

The input of the receiver will switch over, and you will

be able to operate other components using the remote

control. To operate the receiver, first press

on the remote control, then press the appropriate

button to operate.

•

The input source can also be selected by using

SELECT

using the front panel

case, the remote control won’t switch operational

modes.

INPUT

buttons on the remote control, or by

INPUT SELECTOR



RECEIVER

INPUT

dial. In this

If you selected the proper input source and there is still no sound, select the audio input signal for playback (see

Selecting the audio input signal

Press

AUTO/DIRECT

start playback of the source.

If you’re playing a Dolby Digital or DTS surround sound DVD disc, with a digital audio connection, you should hear surround sound. If you’re playing a stereo source or if the connection is an analog audio connection, you will only hear sound from the front left/right speakers in the default listening mode.

It is possible to check on the front panel display whether or not surround sound playback is being performed properly.

When using a surround back speaker, 2D+PLIIx is displayed when playing Dolby Digital 5.1-channel signals, and DTS+NEO:6 is displayed when playing DTS 5.1channel signals. When not using a surround back speaker, 2D is displayed when playing Dolby Digital signals.

If the display does not correspond to the input signal and listening mode, check the connections and settings.

•

You may need to check the digital audio output settings on your DVD player or digital satellite receiver. It should be set to output Dolby Digital, DTS and 88.2 kHz/96 kHz PCM (2 channel) audio, and if there is an MPEG audio option, set this to convert the MPEG audio to PCM.

•

Depending on your DVD player or source discs, you may only get digital 2 channel stereo and analog sound. In this case, the receiver must be set to a multichannel listening mode if you want multichannel surround sound.

Use

VOLUME +/–

Turn down the volume of your TV so that all sound is coming from the speakers connected to this receiver.

to adjust the volume level.

below).

to select ‘AUTO SURROUND’ and

Selecting the audio input signal

The audio input signal can be selected for each input source. Once it is set, the audio input that was selected will be applied whenever you select the input source using the input function buttons.

RECEIVER

SLEEP

SOURCE

INPUT

RECEIVER

Press , then press



audio input signal corresponding to the source component.

CLR

SIGNAL SEL

Each press cycles through the following:

•

H – Selects an HDMI signal. H can be selected for BD, DVD, SAT/CBL, DVR/BDR, VIDEO or GAME input. For

other inputs, H cannot be selected.

When the HDMI option in Setting the Audio options

on page 37 is set to THRU, the sound will be heard

through your TV, not from this receiver.

•

A – Selects the analog inputs.

•

C1/O1 – Selects the digital input. The coaxial 1 input is selected for C1, and the optical 1 audio input is selected for O1.

When H (HDMI) or C1/O1 (digital) is selected and the selected audio input is not provided, A (analog) is automatically selected.

•

BD, DVR/BDR, VIDEO and GAME inputs are fixed to H (HDMI). It cannot be changed.

•

For the TV input, only A (analog) or C1/O1 (digital) can be selected. However, if the ARC at HDMI Setup is set to ON, the input is fixed to H (HDMI) and cannot be changed.

•

When set to H (HDMI) or C1/O1 (digital), 2 lights when a Dolby Digital signal is input, and DTS lights when a DTS signal is input.

•

When the H (HDMI) is selected, the A and DIGITAL indicators are off (see page 8

DISP

SHIFT

ENTER

to select the

Tip

Audio

Video/Audio (HDMI)

Video

Other than TV input

(TV input)

Video (VSX-827 only)

Reassignable

(page 50)

•

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 formats. The compatible signals via the HDMI terminals are: Dolby Digital, DTS, SACD (DSD 2 ch only), PCM (32 kHz to 192 kHz sampling frequencies), Dolby TrueHD, Dolby Digital Plus, DTS-EXPRESS, DTS-HD Master Audio and DVD Audio (including 192 kHz). With other digital signal formats, set to A (analog).

•

You may get digital noise when a LD or CD player compatible with DTS is playing an analog signal. To prevent noise, make the proper digital connections (page 15 set the signal input to C1/O1 (digital).

•

Some DVD players don’t output DTS signals. For more details, refer to the instruction manual supplied with your DVD player.

) and

Basic playback

•

In order to enjoy the picture and/or sound from devices connected to each terminal, select the input by doing the following.

SIGNAL SEL

(TV)

SIGNAL SEL

SURROUND BACK

OPTICAL

ASSIGNABLE

(

Single

SELECTAB

HDMI

SAT/CBL

OUT

VIDEO

MONITOR

DVD

IN (

)

DVD

ASSIGNABLE

COMPONENT VIDEO

DVD

DVD BD

DVD GAME VIDEOBD

DVD

SAT/CBL

DVD

SAT/CBL

OUT

YPB PR

SAT/CBL

SAT/CBL DVR/BDR

RECEIVER

GAME VIDEODVR/ BDR NETWORK

PRE OUT

SUB WOOFER

SIGNAL SEL

ANTENNA

AUDIO

DVD

SAT/CBL

ANALOG IN

ASSIGNABLE

(CD)

RECEIVER

AM LOOP

FM UNBAL 75

ADAPTER PORT

(

OUTPUT 5 V

0.1 A MAX

TUNER

CAUTION:

SPEAKER IMPEDANCE 6 -16 .

SIGNAL SEL

(10/100

LAN

ADAPTER

)

FRONT

ATTENTION:

ENCEINTE D’IMPEDANCE DE 6 -16 .

DVD

SAT/CBL

RECEIVER

)

COAXIAL

ASSIGNABLE

IN1IN

(CD)

RECEIVER

CENTER

SURROUND

RLRL

SPEAKERS

ANALOG IN1 audio input terminal is assigned to CD under factory settings. If you want to change this to TV input, please change the settings in the Input Assign menu (page 50

)

Important

Note

Tip

Important

Playing an iPod

This receiver has the iPod iPhone iPad USB terminal that will allow you to control playback of audio content from your iPod using the controls of this receiver.

•

Pioneer cannot under any circumstances accept responsibility for any direct or indirect loss arising from any inconvenience or loss of recorded material resulting from the iPod failure.

•

About one minute is required between turning the power on and completion of startup.

•

This receiver is compatible with the audio and video of the iPod nano 3G/4G/5G/6G (audio only for the iPod nano 6G), iPod touch 1G/2G/3G/4G, iPhone, iPhone 3G, iPhone 3GS, iPhone 4, iPhone 4S, iPad and iP ad 2 . Ho we ver , so me of t he functions may be restricted for some models. The receiver is not compatible with the iPod shuffle.

•

This receiver has been developed and tested for the software version of iPod/iPhone/iPad indicated on the website of Pioneer (http://pioneer.jp/homeav/support/ios/ eu/).

•

Installing software versions other than indicated on the website of Pioneer to your iPod/iPhone/iPad may result in incompatibility with this receiver.

•

iPod, iPhone and iPad are licensed for reproduction of noncopyrighted materials or materials the user is legally permitted to reproduce.

•

Features such as the equalizer cannot be controlled using this receiver, and we recommend switching the equalizer off before connecting.

•

Make sure the receiver is in standby when disconnecting the iPod/iPhone/iPad.

Switch on the receiver and your TV.

See Connecting an iPod on page 22.

Switch the TV input so that it connects to the receiver.

•

Switch the TV input to the input that connects this receiver to the TV through the corresponding HDMI cable.

Press

iPod/USB

input.

When the display shows the names of folders and files, you’re ready to play music from the iPod.

•

If after pressing DEVICE, try switching off the receiver and reconnecting the iPod to the receiver.

•

The controls of your iPod will be inoperable when connected to this receiver.

to switch the receiver to the iPod/USB

iPod/USB

the display shows NO

Playing back files stored on an iPod

To navigate songs on your iPod, you can take advantage of the OSD of your TV connected to this receiver.

•

Note that non-roman characters in the title are displayed as ‘#’.

•

This feature is not available for photos or video clips on your iPod.

Finding what you want to play

When your iPod is connected to this receiver, you can browse songs stored on your iPod by playlist, artist, album name, song name, genre or composer, similar to using your iPod directly.

Use

/

•

If you’re in the song category, you can also press start playback.

•

You can play all of the songs in a particular category by selecting the All item at the top of each category list. For example, you can play all the songs by a particular artist.

to select a category, then press

browse that category.

•

To return to the previous level any time, press

Use

/

to browse the selected category (e.g.,

albums).

•

Use

/

to move to previous/next levels.

Continue browsing until you arrive at what you want to play, then press



to start playback.

ENTER

RETURN

ENTER

Basic playback

Basic playback controls

This receiver’s remote control buttons can be used for basic playback of files stored on an iPod.

•

Press

iPod/USB

USB operation mode.

AUDIO

PARAMETER

HOME MENU

PTY

iPod CTRL

to switch the remote control to the iPod/

TOOLS

ENTER

Watching photos and video content

To view photos or video on your iPod, since video control is not possible using this receiver, you must use the main controls of your iPod instead.

•

VSX-527 only:

In order to display the images or video on the iPod on the receiver, an iPod cable sold separately is required.

To play photos or video on your iPod, you must connect

the composite MONITOR OUT jack and TV. The photos and video content will not appear if you have connected using the HDMI output to your TV.

•

iPod photos and video content can be viewed only when the iPod is connected to the iPod VIDEO input on the front panel.

•

This feature can only be used with an iPod having video output.

Press

iPod CTRL

and video playback.

The receiver controls will be unavailable while you are watching iPod videos or browsing photos.

to switch to the iPod controls for photo

MUTE

SHIFT

DISP

Tip

Important

Note

Tip

TOP

Basic playback

Press

iPod CTRL

controls when you’re done.

•

Change the receiver’s input to the iPod in one action by pressing front panel to enable iPod operations on the iPod.

again to switch back to the receiver

iPod iPhone iPad DIRECT CONTROL

Playing a USB device

It is possible to play files using the USB interface on the front of this receiver.

•

Pioneer cannot guarantee compatibility (operation and/or bus power) with all USB mass storage devices and assumes no responsibility for any loss of data that may occur when connected to this receiver.

•

About one minute is required between turning the power on and completion of startup.

•

Compatible USB devices include external magnetic hard drives, portable flash memory (particularly keydrives) and digital audio players (MP3 players) of format FAT16/32.

•

Copyrighted audio files cannot be played back on this receiver.

•

With large amounts of data, it may take longer for the receiver to read the contents of a USB device.

•

If the file selected cannot be played back, this receiver automatically skips to the next file playable.

•

When the file currently being played back has no title assigned to it, the file name is displayed in the OSD instead; when neither the album name nor the artist name is present, the row is displayed as a blank space.

•

Make sure the receiver is in standby when disconnecting the USB device.

Switch on the receiver and your TV.

See Connecting a USB device on page 21.

Switch the TV input so that it connects to the receiver.

•

Switch the TV input to the input that connects this receiver to the TV through the corresponding HDMI cable.

on the

Press

iPod/USB

receiver to the iPod/USB input.

When the display shows the names of folders and files, you’re ready to play from the USB device. If a USB Error message lights in the display, try following the points below:

•

Switch the receiver off, then on again.

•

Reconnect the USB device with the receiver switched off.

•

Select another input source (like BD), then switch back to iPod/USB.

•

Use a dedicated AC adapter (supplied with the device) for USB power.

If this doesn’t remedy the problem, it is likely your USB device is incompatible.

on the remote control to switch the

Playing back audio files stored on a USB memory device

The maximum number of levels that you can select in Step 1 (below) is 9.

•

Note that non-Roman characters in the playlist are displayed as ‘#’.

Use

/

Basic playback controls

This receiver’s remote control buttons can be used for basic playback of files stored on USB devices.

•

Press USB operation mode.

to select a folder, then press

that folder.

•

To return to the previous level any time, press

Continue browsing until you arrive at what you want to play, then press

iPod/USB



to start playback.

to switch the remote control to the iPod/

ENTER

to browse

RETURN

AUDIO

PARAMETER

HOME MENU

PTY

iPod CTRL

TOOLS

ENTER

Playing back photo files stored on a USB memory device

Use

/

to select a folder, then press

that folder.

•

For high resolution files, some time may be required for the photo to appear.

•

To return to the previous level any time, press

Continue browsing until you arrive at what you want to play, then press

The selected content is displayed in full screen and a slideshow starts.



to start playback.

ENTER

Basic playback controls

HOME MENU

PTY

S E

iPod CTRL

ENTER

E S

BAND

RETURN

MUTE

– Starts displaying a photo and playing a slideshow.

ENTER, 



– Stops the player and returns to the previous menu.

•

Slideshows of photo files can be played while listening to music files by returning to the folder/file list display while playing a music file on a USB device then playing the photo files.

MUTE

DISP

SHIFT

to browse

RETURN

Basic playback

About playable file formats

The USB function of this receiver supports the following file formats. Note that some file formats are not available for playback although they are listed as playable file formats.

Music files

Extension Stream

MP3 (MPEG-1 Audio Layer 3)

.mp3

Sampling frequency 32 kHz, 44.1 kHz, 48 kHz

Quantization bitra te 16 bit

Channel 2 ch

Bitrate 8 kbps to 320 kbps

VBR/CBR Supported/Supported

WAV (LPCM)

.wav Sampling frequency 32 kHz, 44.1 kHz, 48 kHz,

Quantization bitrate 16 bit, 24 bit

Channel 2 ch

88.2 kHz, 96 kHz,

176.4 kHz, 192 kHz

WMA (WMA2/7/8/9)

.wma

Sampling frequency 32 kHz, 44.1 kHz, 48 kHz

Quantization bitra te 16 bit

Channel 2 ch

Bitrate 5 kbps to 320 kbps

VBR/CBR Supported/Supported

AAC (MPEG-4 AAC LC, MPEG-4 HE AAC (aacPlus v1/2))

.m4a .aac .3gp .3g2

Sampling frequency 32 kHz, 44.1 kHz, 48 kHz

Quantization bitra te 16 bit

Channel 2 ch

Bitrate 16 kbps to 320 kbps

VBR/CBR Supported/Supported

FLAC

.flac

b. Files encoded using Windows Media Codec 9 may be playable

c. Apple lossless encoding is not supported. d. Uncompressed FLAC files are not supported. Pioneer does not

Sampling frequency 32 kHz, 44.1 kHz, 48 kHz,

Quantization bitrate 16 bit, 24 bit

Channel 2 ch

MPEG Layer-3 audio decoding technology licensed from Fraunhofer IIS and Thomson multimedia.

but some parts of the specification are not supported; specifically, Pro, Lossless, Voice.

guarantee playback.

88.2 kHz, 96 kHz,

176.4 kHz, 192 kHz

Photo files

Extension Format

JPEG

.jpg Meeting the following conditions:

• Baseline JPEG format

• Y:Cb:Cr - 4:2:2

Important

Bluetooth wireless technology enabled device: cell phone

Bluetooth wireless technology enabled device: Digital music player

Device not equipped with Bluetooth wireless technology: Digital music player + Bluetooth audio transmitter (sold commercially)

Music data

Remote control

operation

Bluetooth®

ADAPTER

This receiver

Basic playback

Bluetooth

ADAPTER for Wireless Enjoyment

of Music

Wireless music play

When the Bluetooth ADAPTER (Pioneer Model No. AS-BT100 or AS-BT200) is connected to this unit, a product equipped with Bluetooth wireless technology (portable cell phone, digital music player, etc.) can be used to listen to music wirelessly. Also, by using a commercially available transmitter supporting Bluetooth wireless technology, you can listen to music on a device not equipped with Bluetooth wireless technology. The AS-BT100 and AS-BT200 model supports SCMS-T contents protection, so music can also be enjoyed on devices equipped with SCMS-T type Bluetooth wireless technology.

•

The Air Jam function cannot be used with the AS-BT100.

•

It must be necessary that the Bluetooth wireless technology enabled device supports A2DP profiles.

•

Pioneer does not guarantee proper connection and operation of this unit with all Bluetooth wireless technology enabled devices.

•

About one minute is required between turning the power on and completion of startup.

Remote control operation

The remote control supplied with this unit allows you to play and stop media, and perform other operations.

•

It must be necessary that the Bluetooth wireless technology enabled device supports AVRCP profiles.

•

Remote control operations cannot be guaranteed for all Bluetooth wireless technology enabled devices.

Pairing the

Bluetooth

ADAPTER and

Bluetooth

wireless technology device

“Pairing” must be done before you start playback of Bluetooth wireless technology content using Bluetooth ADAPTER. Make sure to perform pairing first time you operate the system or any time pairing data is cleared. “Pairing” is the step necessary to register Bluetooth wireless technology device to enable Bluetooth communications. For more details, see also the operating instructions of your Bluetooth wireless technology device.

•

Pairing is required when you first use Bluetooth wireless technology device and Bluetooth ADAPTER.

•

To enable Bluetooth communication, pairing should be done with both of your system and Bluetooth wireless technology device.

•

If the Bluetooth wireless technology device’s security code is “0000”, there is no need to make the security code setting on the receiver. Press input, then conduct the pairing operation on the Bluetooth wireless technology device. If pairing is successful, there is no need to performing the pairing operation below.

•

When using the AS-BT200 only: This unit complies with Bluetooth Specifications Ver. 2.1. When this unit and another device equipped with Bluetooth wireless technology both comply with Bluetooth Specification Ver.

2.1, pairing of the two may be possible without the need for inputting a password. In this case, a passcode may be displayed on this receiver

ADAPTER

to switch the ADAPTER

and on the device equipped with Bluetooth wireless technology. If this happens, check that the same passcode is displayed on this receiver and the device equipped with Bluetooth wireless technology, then press this, also perform the connection operation on the Bluetooth device to be connected. If the passcode does not match the code displayed on the Bluetooth device to be connected, press starting over. Press

ADAPTER

the pairing operation on the Bluetooth wireless technology device. If pairing is successful, there is no need to performing the pairing operation below.

•

Pair one unit at a time.

•

When connecting this receiver by Bluetooth connections with a device equipped with the Bluetooth function to listen to music, do not connect any devices other than this receiver by Bluetooth connection to the Bluetooth-equipped device. If a Bluetooth connection is already established with a device other than this receiver, disconnect the other device before connecting this receiver.

Press

input.

Press

Use

/

Use

/

then press You can use any of 0000/1234/8888 PIN codes.

Bluetooth wireless technology device using any other PIN code cannot be used with this system.

Switch on the

that you want to make pairing, place it near the system and set it into the pairing mode.

Check to see that the

the

Bluetooth

When Bluetooth wireless technology device is connected: Bluetooth wireless technology device name appears in

the receiver display.

•

The system can display alphanumeric characters only. Other characters may not be displayed correctly.

RETURN

to cancel pairing, then try

to set the ADAPTER input, then conduct

ADAPTER

to switch the receiver to ADAPTER

TOP MENU

to select Bluetooth Setup.

to select PIN, then press

to select one of PIN codes 0000, 1234 or 8888,

ENTER

Bluetooth

wireless technology device

Bluetooth

wireless technology device.

ENTER

. After

ENTER

ADAPTER is detected by

Basic playback

When Bluetooth wireless technology device is not connected:

WAITING appears in the receiver display. In this case, perform the connection operation from the side of the Bluetooth wireless technology device.

From the

Bluetooth

select

Bluetooth

selected in the step 4.

•

PIN code may in some case be referred to as PASSKEY.

Listening to Music Contents of

wireless technology device list,

ADAPTER and enter the PIN code

Bluetooth

technology device with Your System

Press

ADAPTER

input. The ADAPTER input can also be selected by pressing

SOUND RETRIEVER AIR

S.R AIR, the optimum listening mode, is selected automatically.

Perform the connection operation from the side of the

Bluetooth

ADAPTER.

•

When the Bluetooth ADAPTER is not plugged into the

ADAPTER PORT terminal, NO ADP will be displayed if ADAPTER input is selected.

Start playback of music contents stored in

wireless technology device.

This receiver’s remote control buttons can be used for basic playback of files stored on the Bluetooth wireless technology device.

•

Bluetooth wireless technology device should be compatible with AVRCP profile.

•

Depending on Bluetooth wireless technology device you use, operation may differ from what is shown in the remote control buttons.

to switch the receiver to ADAPTER

on the front panel. In this case,

wireless technology device to the

Bluetooth

wireless

Bluetooth

While listening to a source, press then press

ADV SURR

repeatedly to select S.R AIR.

RECEIVER

AIR JAM

Air Jam – a Pioneer-exclusive application and available for free.

Air Jam lets you connect multi compatible devices to this unit using Bluetooth wireless technology. With it, you can make a group playlist directly on a supported device to play in your home theater through the unit. You and your friends can add songs from your devices to the playlist. Also Air Jam lets you delete the song before anyone has to hear it.

Press

ADAPTER

input.

Press

Use

/

Use

/

For more details on using Air Jam, access our website.

http://pioneer.jp/support/soft/iapp_airjam/en.html

The Bluetooth trademarks owned by Bluetooth SIG, Inc. and any use of such marks by PIONEER CORPORATION is under license. Other trademarks and trade names are those of their respective owners.

to switch the receiver to ADAPTER

TOP MENU

to select Bluetooth Setup.

to select ‘Air Jam’, then press

to select ‘Air Jam ON’, then press

word mark and logos are registered

ENTER

Note

Tip

ENTER

MUTE

AUDIO

PARAMETER

HOME

TOOLS

iPod CTRL

PTY

TOP MENU

E S

Basic playback

Listening to the radio

The following steps show you how to tune in to FM and AM radio broadcasts using the automatic (search) and manual (step) tuning functions. Once you are tuned to a station you can memorize the frequency for recall later—see Saving

station presets below for more on how to do this.

Press

TUNER

to select the tuner.

BAND

to change the band (FM or AM), if necessary.

TUNE

/

for about a second. The

/

TUNE

/

for high speed tuning.

Use

Each press switches the band between FM (stereo or mono) and AM.

Tune to a station.

There are three ways to do this:

Automatic tuning

To search for stations in the currently selected band, press and hold receiver will start searching for the next station, stopping when it has found one. Repeat to search for other stations.

Manual tuning

To change the frequency one step at a time, press

TUNE

High speed tuning

Press and hold Release the button at the frequency you want.

Improving FM sound

If the TUNE or ST indicators don’t light when tuning to an FM station because the signal is weak, set the receiver to the mono reception mode.

Press

BAND



This should improve the sound quality and allow you to enjoy the broadcast.

to select FM MONO.

Saving station presets

If you often listen to a particular radio station, it’s convenient to have the receiver store the frequency for easy recall whenever you want to listen to that station. This saves the effort of manually tuning in each time. This unit can memorize up to 30 stations.

AUDIO

PARAMETER

TOP

RECEIVER

SLEEP

SOURCE

INPUT

Tune to a station you want to memorize.

See Listening to the radio above for more on this.

Press

TOOLS

PRESET

/

The display shows PRESET, then a blinking MEM and station preset.

Press

want.

ENTER

HOME

PTY

iPod CTRL

MUTE

DISP

to select the station preset you

You can also use the number buttons.

Press

ENTER

The preset number stop blinking and the receiver stores the station.

•

If the receiver is left disconnected from the AC power outlet for over a month, the station memories will be lost and will have to be reprogrammed.

•

Stations are stored in stereo. When the station is stored in the FM MONO mode, it shows as ST when recalled.

Listening to station presets

You will need to have some presets stored to do this. See

Saving station presets

Press

PRESET



want.

•

You can also use the number buttons on the remote control to recall the station preset.

above if you haven’t done this already.

/

to select the station preset you

Naming preset stations

For easier identification, you can name all of your preset stations.

Choose the station preset you want to name.

See Listening to station presets above for how to do this.

Press

TOOLS

The cursor at the first character position is blinking on the display.

Input the name you want.

Choose a name up to eight characters long.

•

Use

•

Use

•

The name is stored when

•

To erase a station name, follow steps 1 and 2, and press

ENTER

display is blank, to keep the previous name.

•

Once you have named a station preset, Press the name. When you want to return to the frequency display, press

twice.

PRESET

/

TUNE

to select character position.

/

to select characters.

ENTER

while the display is blank. Press

DISP

several times to show the frequency.

is pressed.

TOOLS

DISP

while the

to show

Note

Basic playback

An introduction to RDS

Radio Data System (RDS) is a system used by most FM radio stations to provide listeners with various kinds of information—the name of the station and the kind of show they’re broadcasting, for example.

One feature of RDS is that you can s earc h by t ype o f pro gram . For example, you can search for a station that’s broadcasting a show with the program type, JAZZ. You can search the following program types:

NEWS – News AFFAIRS – Current Affairs INFO – General Information SPORT – Sport EDUCATE – Educational DRAMA – Radio plays, etc. CULTURE – National or

regional culture, theate r, etc. SCIENCE – Science and technology VARIED – Usually talk-based material, such as quiz shows or interviews.

POP M – Pop music ROCK M – Rock music EASY M – Easy listening LIGHT M – ‘Light’ classical

music CLASSICS – ‘Serious’ classical music OTHER M – Music not fitting above categories WEATHER – Weather reports

•

In addition, there are three other program types, ALARM, ALARMTST, and NO TYPE. ALARM and ALARMTST are used for emergency announcements. NO TYPE appears when a program type cannot be found.

FINANCE – Stock market reports, commerce, trading, etc. CHILDREN – Programs for children

SOCIAL – Social affairs RELIGION – Programs

concerning religion PHONE IN – Public expressing their views by phone TRAVEL – Holiday-type travel rather than traffic announcements LEISURE – Leisure interests and hobbies

JAZZ – Jazz COUNTRY – Country music NATION M – Popular music in

a language other than English OLDIES – Popular music from the ’50s and ’60s

FOLK M – Folk music DOCUMENT – Documentary

AUDIO

PARAMETER

TOP

RECEIVER

SLEEP

SOURCE

INPUT

ENTER

Searching for RDS programs

You can search for a program type listed above.

Press

TUNER

•

Press

SEARCH shows in the display.

Press

want to hear.

Press

The system starts searching through the station presets for a match, stopping when it was found one. Repeat to search for other stations. If NO PTY is displayed it means the tuner couldn’t find that program type at the time of the search.

•

then press

RDS is only possible in the FM band.

PTY

PRESET

ENTER

to search for the program type.

RDS searches station presets only. If no stations have been preset, or if the program type could not be found among the station presets NO PTY is displayed. FINISH means the search is complete.

BAND

to select the FM band.

/

to select the program type you

MUTE

Displaying RDS information

Use the DISP button to display the different types of RDS information available.

Press

DISP



Each press changes the display as follows:

DISP

•

If any noise is picked up while displaying the RT scroll, some characters may be displayed incorrectly.

•

If you see NO TEXT in the RT display, it means no RT data is sent from the broadcast station. The display will automatically switch to the PS data display (if no PS data, NO NAME is displayed).

•

In the PTY display, NO PTY may be shown.

for RDS information.

•

Listening mode

•

Master volume

•

Radio Text (RT) – Messages sent by the radio station. For example, a talk radio station may provide a phone number as RT.

•

Program Service Name (PS) – The name of the radio station.

•

Program Type (PTY) – This indicates the kind of program currently being broadcast.

•

Current tuner frequency (FREQ)

Chapter

Important

Note

Listening to your system

Choosing the listening mode

This receiver offers a variety of listening modes to accommodate playback of various audio formats. Choose one according to your speaker environment or the source.

While listening to a source, press the listening mode



button repeatedly to select a listening mode you want.

AUDIO

PARAMETER

DISPLAY BAND TUNER EDIT TUNE

AUTO SURROUND

STANDARD SURR

STREAM DIRECT

•

The listening mode is shown on the display on the front panel.

•

The listening modes and many features described in this section may not be available depending on the current source, settings and status of the receiver.

Auto playback

The simplest, most direct listening option is the AUTO SURROUND feature. With this, the receiver automatically

detects what kind of source you’re playing and selects multichannel or stereo playback as necessary.

•

Press

AUTO/DIRECT

shows briefly in the display (it will then show the decoding or playback format). Check the digital format indicators in the display to see how the source is being processed.

AUTO/

DIRECT

TOOLS

ADVANCED

SOUND

ALC/

SURROUND

AUTO SURROUND STREAM DIRECT

RETRIEVER AIR

iPod iPhone iPad

DIRECT CONTROL

repeatedly until AUTO SURROUND

•

Stereo surround (matrix) formats are decoded accordingly using NEO:6 CINEMA or DOLBY PLIIx MOVIE (see

Listening in surround sound

decoding formats).

•

When listening to the ADAPTER input, the S.R AIR feature is selected automatically (see Using the Advanced su rround

on page 35 for more on this).

Listening in surround sound

Using this receiver, you can listen to any source in surround sound. However, the options available will depend on your speaker setup and the type of source you’re listening to.

•

If the source is Dolby Digital, DTS, or Dolby Surround encoded, the proper decoding format will automatically be selected and shows in the display.

When you select STEREO ALC (Auto Level Control stereo mode), this unit equalizes playback sound levels if each sound level varies with the music source recorded in a portable audio player.

When you select STEREO, you will hear the source through just the front left and right speakers (and possibly your subwoofer depending on your speaker settings). Dolby Digital and DTS multichannel sources are downmixed to stereo.

The following modes provide basic surround sound for stereo and multichannel sources.

below for more on these

ALC/

STANDARD SURR

STANDARD

Explanatory notes No: No connected / Yes: Connected / Two: Two speakers are

connected / –: Whether connected or no

Type of surround modes

Two channel sources

Suitable sources

Surround back

STEREO ALC See above. – –

DOLBY PLIIx MOVIE Movie

Yes

DOLBY PLII MOVIE No –

DOLBY PLIIx MUSIC

DOLBY PLII MUSIC

DOLBY PLIIx GAME Vi deo games

Music

Yes

No –

Yes

DOLBY PLII GAME No –

DOLBY PLIIz HEIGHT

NEO:6 CINEMA

NEO:6 MUSIC

Movie/Music No Yes

Movie – –

Music – –

DOLBY PRO LOGIC Old movies – –

Straight Decode

STEREO

No additional effects No –

See above. – –

Multichannel sources

STEREO ALC See above. – –

DOLBY PLIIx MOVIE Movie Two No

DOLBY PLIIx MUSIC

Music Yes No

DOLBY DIGITAL EX Movie/Music Yes No

DTS-ES Movie/Music Yes No

DTS NEO:6 Movie/Music Yes No

DOLBY PLIIz HEIGHT Movie/Music No Yes

Straight Decode

STEREO

a. If surround back channel processing (page 36) is switched off,

or the surround back speakers are set to NO, DOLBY PLIIx becomes DOLBY PLII (5.1 channel sound).

No additional effects – –

See above. – –

speaker(s)

Front height

speakers

Note

DISP

CLR

ENTER

SHIFT

Listening to your system

b. You can also adjust the C.WIDTH, DIMEN., and PNRM. effect

(see Setting the Audio options on page 37).

c. You can also adjust the H.GAIN effect (see Setting the Audio

options on page 37).

d. You can also adjust the C.IMG effect (see Setting the Audio

options on page 37).

e. • In case of VSX-827: Cannot be selected when the Speaker

System is set to Surr. Back (see The Speaker System setting

(VSX-827 only) on page 50).

• In case of VSX-527: Cannot be selected when the Pre Out is set to Surr. Back (see The Pre Out Setting (VSX-527 only) on

page 51).

f. The audio is heard with your surround settings and you can still

use the Midnight, Loudness, Phase Control, Sound Retriever and Tone functions.

•

In modes that give 6.1 channel sound, the same signal is heard from both surround back speakers.

Using the Advanced surround

The Advanced surround feature creates a variety of surround effects. Try different modes with various soundtracks to see which you like.

ACTION Designed for action movies with dynamic

soundtracks.

ADV SURR

DRAMA Designed for movies with lots of dialog.

ENT.SHOW Suitable for musical sources.

ADVANCED GAME Suitable for video games.

SPORTS Suitable for sports programs.

CLASSICAL Gives a large concert hall-type sound

ROCK/POP Creates a live concert sound for rock and/or

pop music.

UNPLUGGED Suitable for acoustic music sources.

EXT.STEREO Gives multichannel sound to a stereo

source, using all of your speakers

ADVANCED SURROUND

F.S.S.ADVANCE (Front Stage Surround ADVANCE)

S.R AIR (Sound Retriever AIR)

PHONES SURR When listening through headphones, you

Using Stream Direct

Use the Stream Direct modes when you want to hear the truest possible reproduction of a source. All unnecessary signal processing is bypassed.

Allows you to create natural surround sound effects using just the front sp eakers and the subwoofer. Use to provide a rich surround sound effect directed to the center of where the front left and right speakers sound projection area converges.

Front left

speaker

Suitable for listening to the sound from a Bluetooth wireless technology device. The S.R AIR listening mode can only selected when the ADAPTER input.

Front right

speaker

can still get the effect of overall surround

AUTO SURROUND

STREAM DIRECT

AUTO/

DIRECT

AUTO SURROUND See Auto playback on page 34.

DIRECT Sources are heard according to the settings

PURE DIRECT Analog and PCM sources are hear d without

made in the Manual SP Setup (speaker setting, channel level, speaker distance), as well as with dual mono settings. You will hear sources according to the number of channels in the signal. Phase Control, Acoustic Calibration EQ, Sound Delay, Auto Delay, LFE Attenuate and Center image functions are available.

any digital processing.

Using the Sound Retriever

When audio data is removed during the compression process, sound quality often suffers from an uneven sound image. The Sound Retriever feature employs new DSP technology that helps bring CD quality sound back to compressed 2-channel audio by restoring sound pressure and smoothing jagged artifacts left over after compression.

RECEIVER

SLEEP

SOURCE

INPUT

RECEIVER

Press , then press



S.RTV (Sound Retriever) ON or OFF.

•

The Sound Retriever is only applicable to 2-channel sources.

S.RETRIEVER

to switch the

Listening with Acoustic Calibration EQ

You can listen to sources using the Acoustic Calibration Equalization set in Automatically setting up for surround

sound (MCACC) on page 23. Refer to these pages for more on

Acoustic Calibration Equalization.

RECEIVER

SLEEP

SOURCE

INPUT

While listening to a source, press , then press



to switch the EQ (Acoustic Calibration EQ) ON or

OFF.

The MCACC indicator on the front panel lights when Acoustic Calibration EQ is active.

•

You can’t use Acoustic Calibration EQ with Stream Direct mode and it has no effect with headphones.

CLR

RECEIVER

DISP

SHIFT

ENTER

Note

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 optimal sound image at your listening position. The default setting is on and we recommend leaving Phase Control switched on for all sound sources.

RECEIVER

SLEEP

SOURCE

INPUT

While listening to a source, press , then press



PHASE

to switch the P.CTL (Phase Control) ON or OFF.

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Phase matching is a very important factor in achieving proper sound reproduction. If two waveforms are ‘in phase’, they crest and trough together, resulting in increased amplitude, clarity and presence of the sound signal. If a crest of a wave meets a trough, then the sound will be ‘out of phase’ and an unreliable sound image will be produced.

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If your subwoofer has a phase control switch, set it to the plus (+) sign (or 0°). However, the effect you can actually feel when Phase Control is set to ON on this receiver depends on the type of your subwoofer. Set your subwoofer to maximize the effect. It is also recommended you try changing the orientation or the place of your subwoofer.

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Set the built-in lowpass filter switch of your subwoofer to OFF. If this cannot be done on your subwoofer, set the cutoff frequency to a higher value.

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If the speaker distance is not properly set, you may not have a maximized Phase Control effect.

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The Phase Control mode cannot be set to ON in the following cases:

When the PURE DIRECT mode is switched on.

When the headphones are connected.

CLR

RECEIVER

DISP

SHIFT

ENTER

Using surround back channel processing

You can have the receiver automatically use 6.1 or 7.1 decoding for 6.1 encoded sources (for example, Dolby Digital EX or DTS-ES), or you can choose to always use 6.1 or 7.1 decoding (for example, with 5.1 encoded material). With 5.1 encoded sources, a surround back channel will be generated, but the material may sound better in the 5.1 format for which it was originally encoded (in which case, you can simply switch surround back channel processing off).

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With a 7.1-channel surround system, audio signals that have undergone matrix decoding processing through surround back channel processing to which the Up Mix function is added are output from the surround back speakers.

RECEIVER

SLEEP

SOURCE

INPUT

RECEIVER

Press , then press



the surround back channel options.

CLR

SB CH

repeatedly to cycle

Each press cycles through the options as follows:

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SB ON – Matrix decoding processing for generating the surround back component from the surround component is turned on.

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SB AUTO – Matrix decoding processing for generating the surround back component from the surround component is switched automatically. Matrix decoding processing is only performed when surround back channel signals are detected in the input signals.

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SB OFF – Matrix decoding processing for generating the surround back component from the surround component is turned off.

DISP

SHIFT

ENTER

Setting the Up Mix function

In a 7.1-channel surround system with surround speakers placed directly at the sides of the listening position, the surround sound of 5.1-channel sources is heard from the side. The Up Mix function mixes the sound of the surround speakers with the surround back speakers so that the surround sound is heard from diagonally to the rear as it should be.

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Using the Up Mix function is effective when the speakers in the 7.1-channel surround system are set up as recommended in the example on page 11

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Depending on the positions of the speakers and the sound source, in some cases it may not be possible to achieve good results. In this case, set the setting to OFF.

UP MIX OFF UP MIX ON

L R

SL SR

SBL SBR SBL SBR

Switch the receiver into standby.

While holding down

hold the



UP MIX: OFF appears and the Up Mix function turns off. If you want to turn this function on, perform steps 1 and 2 again.

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When set to ON, the (Up Mix) indicator on the front panel lights.

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Set to ON regardless of this setting when playing DTS-HD signals.

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May automatically be set to OFF even when set to ON, depending on the input signal and listening mode.

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If the Network Standby is set to ON, you may not be able to set the Up Mix function.

PRESET on the front panel, and

STANDBY/ON

for about two seconds.

L R

SL SR

Important

RECEIVER

Listening to your system

Setting the Audio options

There are a number of additional sound settings you can make using the AUDIO PARAMETER menu. The defaults, if not stated, are listed in bold.

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Note that if a setting doesn’t appear in the AUDIO PARAMETER menu, it is unavailable due to the current source, settings and status of the receiver.

RECEIVER

SLEEP

SOURCE

INPUT

Press , then press

Use

/

to select the setting you want to adjust.

Depending on the current status/mode of the receiver, certain options may not be able to be selected. Check the table below for notes on this.

Use

/

to set it as necessary.

See the table below for the options available for each setting.

Press

RETURN

to confirm and exit the menu.

AUDIO PARAMETER

Setting/What it does Option(s)

EQ (Acoustic Calibration EQ)

Switches on/off the effect of Acoustic Calibration EQ.

S.DELAY (Sound Delay) Some monitors have a slight delay when showing video, so the soundtrack will be slightly out of sync with the picture. By adding a bit of delay, you can adjust the sound to match the presentation of the video.

MIDNIGHT/LOUDNESS The MIDNIGHT allows you to hear effective surround sound of movies at low volumes. The LOUDNESS is used to get good bass and treble from music sources at low volumes.

S.RTV (Sound Retriever) When audio data is removed during the compression process, sound quality often suffers from an uneven sound image. The Sound Retriever feature employs new DSP technology that helps bring CD quality sound back to compressed 2-channel audio by restoring sound pressure and smoothing jagged artifacts left over after compression.

DUAL MONO

Specifies how dual mono encoded Dolby Digital soundtracks should be played.

F.PCM (Fixed PCM) This is useful if you find there is a slight delay before OFF recognizes the PCM signal on a CD, for instance. When ON is selected, noise may be output during playback of non-PCM sources. Please select another input signal if this is a problem.

OFF

0.0 to 9.0 (frames)

1 second = 25

frames (PAL)

Default: 0.0

M/L OFF

MIDNIGHT

LOUDNESS

OFF

CH1 – Channel 1

is heard only

CH2 – Channel 2

is heard only

CH1 CH2 – Both

channels heard

from front

speakers

OFF

Setting/What it does Option(s)

DRC (Dynamic Range Control)

Adjusts the level of dynamic range for movie soundtracks optimized for Dolby Digital, DTS, Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby TrueHD, DTS-HD and DTS-HD Master Audio (you may need to use this feature when listening to surround sound at low volumes).

LFE ATT (LFE Attenuate) Some Dolby Digital and DTS audio sources include ultra-low bass tones. Set the LFE attenuator as necessary to prevent the ultralow bass tones from distorting the sound from the speakers. The LFE is not limited when set to 0 dB, which is the recommended value. When set to –15

dB, the LFE is limited by the respective degree. When OFF is selected, no sound is output from the LFE channel.

SACD G. (SACD Gain) Brings out detail in SACDs by maximizing the dynamic range (during digital processing).

HDMI (HDMI Audio) Specifies the routing of the HDMI audio signal out of this receiver (AMP) or through to a TV (THRU). When THRU is selected, no sound is output from this receiver.

A.DLY (Auto Delay) This feature automatically corrects the audioto-video delay between components connected with an HDMI cable. The audio delay time is set depending on the operational status of the display connected with an HDMI cable. The video delay time is automatically adjusted according to the audio delay time.

C.WIDTH (Center Width) (Applicable only when using a center speaker) Spreads the center channel between the front right and left speakers, making it sound wider (higher settings) or narrower (lower settings).

AUTO

MAX

MID

OFF

0 (0 dB)

5 (–5 dB)

10 (–10 dB)

15 (–15 dB)

20 (–20 dB)

** (OFF)

0 (0 dB)

+6 (+6 dB)

AMP

THRU

OFF

0 to 7

Default: 3

Listening to your system

Setting/What it does Option(s)

DIMEN (Dimension)

Adjusts the surround sound balance from front to back, making the sound more distant (minus settings), or more forward (positive settings).

PNRM. (Panorama) Extends the front stereo image to include surround speakers for a ‘wraparound’ effect.

C.IMG (Center Image) (Applicable only when using a center speaker) Adjust the center image to create a wider stereo effect with vocals. Adjust the effect from 0 (all center channel sent to front right and left speakers) to 10 (center channel sent to the center speaker only).

H.GAIN (Height Gain) Adjusts the output from the front height speaker when listening in DOLBY PLIIz HEIGHT mode. If set to H, the sound from the top will be more emphasized.

a. You can change the MIDNIGHT/LOUDNESS options at any

time by using

b. You can change the Sound Retriever feature at any time by

using

c. The default setting when the iPod/USB, ADAPTER,

NETRADIO, M.SERVER or FAVORITE input is selected is ON.

d. This setting works only with dual mono encoded Dolby Digital

and DTS soundtracks.

e. The initial set AUTO is only available for Dolby TrueHD signals.

Select MAX or MID for signals other than Dolby TrueHD.

f. You shouldn’t have any problems using this with most SACD

discs, but if the sound distorts, it is best to switch the gain setting back to 0 dB.

g. This feature is only available when the connected display

supports the automatic audio/video synchronizing capability (‘lip-sync’) for HDMI. If you find the automatically set delay time unsuitable, set A.DLY to OFF and adjust the delay time manually. For more details about the lip-sync feature of your display, contact the manufacturer directly.

h. Only available with 2-channel sources in DOLBY PLII MUSIC

mode.

MIDNIGHT

S.RETRIEVER

button.

–3 to +3

Default: 0

OFF

0 to 10

Default: 3

(NEO:6 MUSIC),

10 (NEO:6

CINEMA)

L (Low)

M (Mid)

H (High)

i. Only when listening to 2-channel sources in NEO:6 CINEMA

and NEO:6 MUSIC mode.

Chapter

Note

Playback with NETWORK features

Introduction

This receiver is equipped with the LAN terminal and you can enjoy the following features by connecting your components to these terminals.

Listening to Internet radio stations

You can select and listen to your favorite Internet radio station from the list of Internet radio stations created, edited, and managed by the vTuner database service exclusively for use with the Pioneer products. See Playback with Network functions

to Internet radio stations on page 40.

Playback the music files stored in PCs

You can playback a lot of musics stored in your PCs using this unit.

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Besides a PC, you can also play back audio files stored on your other components with the built-in media server function based on DLNA 1.0 or DLNA 1.5 framework and protocols (i.e. network-capable hard disks and audio systems).

See Playback with Network functions

back audio files stored on components on the network on page 41.

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To listen to Internet radio stations, you must sign a contract with an ISP (Internet Service Provider) beforehand.

•

Photo or video files cannot be played back.

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With Windows Media Player 11 or Windows Media Player 12, you can even play back copyrighted audio files on this receiver.

on page 40 and Listening

on page 40 and Playing

About playable DLNA network devices

This unit allows you to play music on media servers connected on an identical Local Area Network (LAN) as the receiver. This unit allows for the playing of files stored on the following devices:

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PCs running Microsoft Windows Vista or XP with Windows Media Player 11 installed

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PCs running Microsoft Windows 7 with Windows Media Player 12 installed

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DLNA-compatible digital media servers (on PCs or other components)

Files stored in a PC or DMS (Digital Media Server) as described above can be played via command from an external Digital Media Controller (DMC). Devices controlled by this DMC to play files are called DMRs (Digital Media Renderers). This receiver supports this DMR function. When in the DMR mode, such operations as playing and stopping files can be performed from the external controller. Volume adjustment and the muting control are also possible. The DMR mode is canceled if the remote control unit is operated while in the DMR mode (aside from certain buttons, including the

VOLUME +/–, MUTE

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Depending on the external controller being used, playback may be interrupted when the volume is adjusted from the controller. In this case, adjust the volume from the receiver or remote control.

and

DISP

Using AirPlay on iPod touch, iPhone, iPad, and iTunes

AirPlay works with iPhone 4S, iPhone 4, iPhone 3GS, iPod touch (4th, 3rd and 2nd generations), iPad 2, iPad with iOS 4.2 or later, and iTunes 10.1 (Mac and PC) or later.

To use AirPlay, select your receiver on your iPod touch, iPhone, iPad or in iTunes. *1

The receiver’s input will switch automatically to AirPlay when AirPlay is in use. *2 The following operations can be performed when in AirPlay mode:

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Adjustment of the receiver’s volume from iPod touch, iPhone, iPad or iTunes.

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Pause/resume, next/previous track, and shuffle/repeat from the remote control of the receiver. (Press to switch the remote control to the network operation mode.)

*1: For more information, see the Apple website (http:// www.apple.com).

*2: The receiver’s power automatically turns on when Network Standby is set to ON (page 52

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A network environment is required to use AirPlay.

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AirPlay provided on this receiver has been developed and tested based on the software versions for the iPod, iPhone, iPad and the software versions for iTunes that are indicated on the Pioneer website. AirPlay may not be compatible with iPod, iPhone, iPad or iTunes software versions other than those indicated on the Pioneer website.

NETWORK

About the DHCP server function

To play back audio files stored on components on the network or listen to Internet radio stations, you must turn on the DHCP server function of your router. In case your router does not have the built-in DHCP server function, it is necessary to set up the network manually. Otherwise, you cannot play back audio files stored on components on the network or listen to Internet radio stations. See The Network Setup menu

page 41 for more on this.

Authorizing this receiver

This receiver must be authorized to enable playback. This happens automatically when the receiver makes a connection over the network to the PC. If not, please authorize this receiver manually on the PC. The authorization (or permission) method for access varies depending on the type of server currently being connected. For more information on authorizing this receiver, refer to the instruction manual of your server.

Important

Playback with NETWORK features

Playback with Network functions

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In case a domain is configured in a Windows network environment, you cannot access a PC on the network while you are logged onto the domain. Instead of logging onto the domain, log onto the local machine.

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There are cases where the time elapsed may not be correctly displayed.

•

About one minute is required between turning the power on and completion of startup.

Press

NETWORK

want to play back.

It may take several seconds for this receiver to access the network.

Select a category from the following list:

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NETRADIO – Internet radio

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M.SERVER – Server components on the network (Media server)

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FAVORITE – Favorite songs currently being registered

Depending on the selected category, the names of folders, files, and Internet radio stations are displayed.

Use

/

radio station to play back, and then press

Press

/

desired item. When you press with the playback screen being displayed for the selected item. To return to the list screen, press When the list screen is displayed from the playback screen, the playback screen reappears automatically if no operation is performed for 10 seconds while the list screen is displayed.

Only audio files with the mark can be played. In case of the folders with the mark, use select the desired folder and audio files.

repeatedly to select the category you

to select the folder, music files or Internet

to scroll up and down the list and select the

ENTER

, playback starts

RETURN

/

and

ENTER

Repeat step 2 to play back the desired song.

For detailed operating instructions, refer to the section shown below.

•

Internet radio stations – See Listening to Internet radio

stations below.

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Media server – See Playing back audio files stored on

components on the network on page 41.

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Favorites – See Playing back your favorite songs on

page 41.

Basic playback controls

You can perform the following operations with the remote control of this receiver. Note that some buttons are not available for operation depending on the category currently being played back.

Press NETWORK to switch the remote control to the



NETRADIO, M.SERVER or FAVORITE operation mode.

AUDIO

PARAMETER

ENTER

E S

HOME MENU

PTY

S E

iPod CTRL

Listening to Internet radio stations

Internet radio is an audio broadcasting service transmitted via the Internet. There are a large number of Internet radio stations broadcasting a variety of services from every corner of the world. Some are hosted, managed, and broadcast by private individuals while others are by the corresponding traditional terrestrial radio stations or radio networks. Whereas terrestrial, or OTA (over-the-air), radio stations are geographically restricted on the range of radio waves broadcast from a transmitter through the air, Internet radio stations are accessible from anywhere in the world, as long as there is a connection to the Internet, as services are not transmitted through the air but are delivered over the World Wide Web. On this receiver you can select Internet radio stations by genre as well as by region.

Depending on the Internet line conditions, the sound may not be smooth when playing Internet radio.

MUTE

CLR

DISP

SHIFT

ENTER

About list of Internet radio

The list of Internet radio stations on this receiver is created, edited, and managed by the vTuner database service exclusively for use with this receiver. For details about vTuner, see vTuner

on page 45.

Saving and retrieving Internet radio stations

You can easily save and retrieve saved Internet radio stations. See Playing back your favorite songs this.

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To listen to Internet radio stations, you must have highspeed broadband Internet access. With a 56 K or ISDN modem, you may not enjoy the full benefits of Internet radio.

•

The port number varies depending on the Internet radio station. Check the firewall settings.

•

A list of Internet radio stations provided by the vTuner database service is subject to change or deletion without notice due to various reasons.

•

Broadcasts may be stopped or interrupted depending on the Internet radio station. In this case, you cannot listen to a radio station selected from the list of Internet radio stations.

on page 41 for more on

Note

Playback with NETWORK features

Registering broadcast stations not on the vTuner list from the special Pioneer site

With the receiver, broadcast stations not included on the list of station distributed by vTuner can be registered and played. Check the access code required for registration on the receiver, use this access code to access the special Pioneer Internet radio site and register the desired broadcast stations in your favorites. The address of the special Pioneer Internet radio site is:

http://www.radio-pioneer.com

Display the Internet Radio list screen.

To display the Internet Radio list screen, perform step 1 at

Playback with Network functions

Use

/

2 3

to select ‘Help’, then press

Use

/

to select ‘Get access code’, then press

The access code required for registration on the special Pioneer Internet radio site is displayed. Make a memo of this address.

The following can be checked on the Help screen:

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Get access code – The access code required for registration on the special Pioneer Internet radio site is displayed.

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Show Your WebID/PW – After registering on the special Pioneer Internet radio site, the registered ID and password are displayed.

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Reset Your WebID/PW – Resets all the information registered on the special Pioneer Internet radio site. When reset, all the registered broadcast stations are also cleared. If you want to listen to the same stations, re-register after resetting.

Access the special Pioneer Internet radio site from your computer and perform the registration process.

http://www.radio-pioneer.com Access the above site and use the access code in step 3 to perform user registration, following the instructions on the screen.

on page 40.

ENTER

favorites, following the instructions on the computer’s screen.

Both broadcast stations not on the vTuner list and stations on the vTuner list can be registered. In this case they are registered on the receiver as favorite broadcast stations and can be played.

Playing back audio files stored on components on the network

This unit allows you to play music on media servers connected on an identical Local Area Network (LAN) as the receiver. This unit allows for the playing of files stored on the following devices:

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PCs running Microsoft Windows Vista or XP with Windows Media Player 11 installed

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PCs running Microsoft Windows 7 with Windows Media Player 12 installed

•

DLNA-compatible digital media servers (on PCs or other components)

Playing back your favorite songs

Up to 64 favorite tracks on the media server and/or Internet radio stations can be registered in the Favorites folder. Note that only the audio files stored on components on the network can be registered.

Registering and deleting audio files and Internet radio stations in and from the Favorites folder

Press

NETWORK

M.SERVER or NETRADIO operation mode.

With the track or Internet radio station you want to

The selected song or Internet radio station is then registered in the Favorite.

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To delete tracks or Internet radio stations that have been registered, set the input to FAVORITE, select the track or station to be deleted, then press

to switch the remote control to the

+Favorite

CLEAR

button.

The Network Setup menu

Setting up the network to listen to Internet radio on this receiver.

Press

NETWORK

NETRADIO input.

Press

HOME MENU

Network Setup menu appears on your TV. Use



and the screens and select menu items. Press exit the current menu.

•

Press

Setup menu.

Select the setting you want to adjust.

•

Network Configuration

IP Address, Proxy – Set s up the I P addres s/Proxy of this receiver (see below).

Friendly Name – The name of the receiver displayed on a computer or other device connected to the network can be changed (see below).

Parental Lock – Restricts usage of network functions (page 42

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Language – Language can be set the NETWORK

function OSD screen (page 43

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Firmware Update – Use to update the receiver’s

software and check the version (page 43

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Factory Reset – Use to reset all network connection

settings to their initial, factory-setting condition

(page 43

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System Info – You can check the network settings of

this receiver (page 43

repeatedly to switch the receiver to

ENTER

on the remote control to navigate through

HOME MENU

at any time to exit the Network

///

RETURN

Playback with NETWORK features

Network Configuration

IP address/Proxy setting

In case the router connected to the LAN terminal on this receiver is a broadband router (with a built-in DHCP server function), simply turn on the DHCP server function, and you will not need to set up the network manually. You must set up the network as described below only when you have connected this receiver to a broadband router without a DHCP server function. Before you set up the network, consult with your ISP or the network manager for the required settings. It is advised that you also refer to the operation manual supplied with your network component.

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IP Address

The IP address to be entered must be defined within the following ranges. If the IP address defined is beyond the following ranges, you cannot play back audio files stored on components on the network or listen to Internet radio stations.

Class A: 10.0.0.1 to 10.255.255.254 Class B: 172.16.0.1 to 172.31.255.254 Class C: 192.168.0.1 to 192.168.255.254

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Subnet Mask

In case an xDSL modem or a terminal adapter is directly connected to this receiver, enter the subnet mask provided by your ISP on paper. In most cases, enter 255.255.255.0.

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Default Gateway

In case a gateway (router) is connected to this receiver, enter the corresponding IP address.

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Primary DNS Server/Secondary DNS Server

In case there is only one DNS server address provided by your ISP on paper, enter it in the “Primary DNS Server” field. In case there are more than two DNS server addresses, enter “Secondary DNS Server” in the other DNS server address field.

•

Proxy Hostname/Proxy Port

This setting is required when you connect this receiver to the Internet via a proxy server. Enter the IP address of your proxy server in the “Proxy Hostname” field. Also, enter the port number of your proxy server in the “Proxy Port” field.

Select ‘Network Configuration’ from the Network

Setup menu.

Select ‘IP Address, Proxy’ from the Network

Configuration menu.

Select the DHCP setting you want.

When you select ON, the network is automatically set up, and you do not need to follow Steps 4. Proceed with Step

5. If there is no DHCP server on the network and you select

ON, this receiver will use its own Auto IP function to determine the IP address.

•

The IP address determined by the Auto IP function is

169.254.X.X. You cannot listen to an Internet radio station if the IP address is set for the Auto IP function.

Enter the IP Address, Subnet Mask, Default Gateway,

Primary DNS Server and Secondary DNS Server.

Press

/

cursor.

Select ‘OFF’ or ‘ON’ for the Enable Proxy Server setting

to deactivate or activate the proxy server.

In case you select OFF, proceed with Step 8. In case you select ON, on the other hand, proceed with Step 6.

Enter the address of your proxy server or the domain

name.

Use and

Enter the port number of your proxy server.

Use and

Select ‘OK’ to confirm the IP Address/Proxy setup.

to select a number and

/

to select a character,

ENTER

to confirm your selection.

/

to select a character,

ENTER

to confirm your selection.

/

to move the

/

to set the position,

/

to set the position,

Friendly Name

Select ‘Network Configuration’ from the Network

Setup menu.

Select ‘Friendly Name’ from the Network Configuration

menu.

Select ‘Edit Name’ then select ‘Rename’.

If after changing the name you want to restore the name to the default, select Default.

Input the name you want.

Use

/

to select a character,

and

ENTER

to confirm your selection.

Parental Lock

Set restrictions for using Internet services. Also set the password accompanying the usage restrictions.

•

Upon shipment from the factory, the password is set to “0000”.

Select ‘Network Configuration’ from the Network

Setup menu.

Select ‘Parental Lock’ from the Network Configuration

menu.

Input the password.

Use

/

to select a character,

and

ENTER

to confirm your selection.

Specify whether to turn Parental Lock on or off.

•

OFF – Internet services are not restricted.

•

ON – Internet services are restricted.

If you want to change the password, select ‘Change

Password’.

In this case, the procedure returns to step 3.

/

to set the position,

/

to set the position,

Important

Playback with NETWORK features

Language

Language can be set on the NETWORK function OSD screen.

Select ‘Language’ from the Network Setup menu.

Select the language you want.

When you’re finished, press

You return to the Network Setup menu.

Firmware Update

Use this procedure to update the receiver’s software. Updating via a USB memory device is performed by

downloading the update file from a computer, reading this file onto a USB memory device then inserting this USB memory device into the USB port on the receiver’s front panel. With this procedure, the USB memory device containing the update file must first be inserted into the USB port on the receiver’s front panel.

•

If an update file is provided on the Pioneer website, download it onto your computer. When downloading an update file from the Pioneer website onto your computer, the file will be in ZIP format. Unzip the ZIP file before saving it on the USB memory device. If there are any old downloaded files or downloaded files for other models on the USB memory device, delete them.

•

DO NOT unplug the power cord during updating.

•

Do not disconnect the USB memory device during updating.

•

Verify the software version of the receiver in the System Info menu before updating and confirm that the software in the USB memory device is a newer version.

•

Updating may reset the receiver’s settings to the initial, factory-setting condition. Whether this is applicable to your receiver can be confirmed at our Pioneer website.

Select ‘Firmware Update’ from the Network Setup

menu.

The receiver checks whether the USB memory device inserted into the USB port on the receiver’s front panel contains updatable software.

RETURN

To update, select ‘Start’.

When ‘Updating in progress, don’t unplug!’ is

displayed, select ‘OK’.

•

If ‘File Not Found’ is displayed, try the following:

No update file was found on the USB memory device. Store the file in the USB memory device’s root directory.

Try disconnecting then reconnecting the USB device or storing the update file again. If the error still occurs, try using a different USB memory device.

The software update will start. Please wait.

The OSD display will turn off during update and the words ‘UPDATE’ will flash on the front panel.

If ‘COMPLETE’ is displayed, updating is completed.

The screen will return automatically to the play screen.

•

If ‘FAIL’ is displayed on the front panel display, updating has failed. Try the following:

Turn the receiver’s power off, then turn it back on and try updating the software again.

Try disconnecting then reconnecting the USB device or storing the update file again. If the error still occurs, try using a different USB memory device.

Factory Reset

Use to reset all network connection settings to their initial, factory-setting condition.

Select ‘Factory Reset’ from the Network Setup menu.

Select ‘Start’.

Select ‘OK’ to confirm.

The screen will return automatically to the play screen.

System Information

The setting status of the following network-related items can be checked.

•

IP Address – Check the IP address of this receiver.

•

MAC Address – Check the MAC address of this receiver.

•

Release ID – Check the software version of this receiver.

Select ‘System Info’ from the Network Setup menu.

Display the setting status of the network-related items.

When you’re finished, press

You return to the Network Setup menu.

RETURN

Playback with NETWORK features

About network playback

The network playback function of this unit uses the following technologies:

Windows Media Player

See Windows Media Player 11/ Windows Media Player 12 on

page 45 for more on this.

Windows Media DRM

Microsoft Windows Media Digital Rights Management (WMDRM) is a platform to protect and securely deliver content for playback on computers, portable devices and network devices. This unit’s functions as a WMDRM 10 for networked devices. WMDRM protected content can only be played on media servers supporting WMDRM.

Content owners use WMDRM technology to protect their intellectual property, including copyrights. This device uses WMDRM software to access WMDRM protected content. If the WMDRM software fails to protect the content, content owners may ask Microsoft to revoke the software’s ability to use WMDRM to play or copy protected content. Revocation does not affect unprotected content. When you download licenses for protected content, you agree that Microsoft may include a revocation list with the licenses. Content owners may require you to upgrade WMDRM to access their content. If you decline an upgrade, you will not be able to access content that requires the upgrade.

This product is protected by certain intellectual property rights of Microsoft. Use or distribution of such technology outside of this product is prohibited without a license from Microsoft.

DLNA

DLNA CERTIFIED™ Audio Player The Digital Living Network Alliance (DLNA) is a cross-industry

organization of consumer electronics, computing industry and mobile device companies. Digital Living provides consumers with easy sharing of digital media through a wired or wireless network in the home.

The DLNA certification logo makes it easy to find products that comply with the DLNA Interoperability Guidelines. This unit complies with DLNA Interoperability Guidelines v1.5. When a PC running DLNA server software or other DLNA compatible device is connected to this player, some setting changes of software or other devices may be required. Please refer to the operating instructions for the software or device for more information.

DLNA™, the DLNA Logo and DLNA CERTIFIED™ are trademarks, service marks, or certification marks of the Digital Living Network Alliance.

Content playable over a network

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Even when encoded in a compatible format, some files may not play correctly.

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Movie or Photo files cannot be played back.

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There are cases where you cannot listen to an Internet radio station even if the station can be selected from a list of radio stations.

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Some functions may not be supported depending on the server type or version used.

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Supported file formats vary by server. As such, files not supported by your server are not displayed on this unit. For more information check with the manufacturer of your server.

Disclaimer for Third Party Content

Access to content provided by third parties requires a high speed internet connection and may also require account registration and a paid subscription.

Third party content services may be changed, suspended, interrupted, or discontinued at any time without notice, and Pioneer disclaims any liability in connection with such occurrences.

Pioneer does not represent or warrant that content services will continue to be provided or available for a particular period of time, and any such warranty, express or implied, is disclaimed.

Playback with NETWORK features

About playback behavior over a network

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Playback may stall when the PC is switched off or any media files stored on it are deleted while playing content.

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If there are problems within the network environment (heavy network traffic, etc.) content may not be displayed or played properly (playback may be interrupted or stalled). For best performance, a 100BASE-TX connection between player and PC is recommended.

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If several clients are playing simultaneously, as the case may be, playback is interrupted or stalled.

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Depending on the security software installed on a connected PC and the setting of such software, network connection may be blocked.

Pioneer is not responsible for any malfunction of the player and/or the NETWORK features due to communication error/ malfunctions associated with your network connection and/ or your PC, or other connected equipment. Please contact your PC manufacturer or Internet service provider.

“Windows Media™” is a trademark of Microsoft Corporation. This product includes technology owned by Microsoft

Corporation and cannot be used or distributed without a license from Microsoft Licensing, Inc.

Microsoft

, Windows®7, Windows®Vista, Windows®XP,

Windows

2000, Windows®Millennium Edition, Windows®98, and WindowsNT trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries.

are either registered trademarks or

Glossary

aacPlus

AAC decoder uses aacPlus developed by Coding Technologies. (www.codingtechnologies.com)

FLAC

FLAC (Free Lossless Audio Codec) is an audio format allows lossless codec. Audio is compressed in FLAC without any loss in quality. For more details about FLAC, visit the following website: http://flac.sourceforge.net/

vTuner

vTuner is a paid online database service that allows you to listen to radio and TV broadcasts on the Internet. vTuner lists thousands of stations from over 100 different countries around the globe. For more detail about vTuner, visit the following website: http://www.radio-pioneer.com

“This product is protected by certain intellectual property rights of NEMS and BridgeCo. Use or distribution of such technology outside of this product is prohibited without a license from NEMS and BridgeCo or an authorized subsidiary.”

Windows Media

Windows Media is a multimedia framework for media creation and distribution for Microsoft Windows. Windows Media is either a registered trademark or trademark of Microsoft Corporation in the U.S. and/or other countries. Use an application licensed by Microsoft Corporation to author, distribute, or play Windows Media formatted content. Using an application unauthorized by Microsoft Corporation is subject to malfunction.

Windows Media DRM

Windows Media DRM is a DRM (Digital Rights Management) service for the Windows Media platform. It is designed to provide secure delivery of audio and/or video content over an IP n etwo rk t o a PC or ot her p layb ack d evic e in s uch a way t hat the distributor can control how that content is used. The WMDRM-protected content can only be played back on a component supporting the WMDRM service.

Windows Media Player 11/ Windows Media Player 12

Windows Media Player is software to deliver music, photos and movies from a Microsoft Windows computer to home stereo systems and TVs. With this software, you can play back files stored on the PC through various devices wherever you like in your home.

This software can be downloaded from Microsoft’s website.

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Windows Media Player 11 (for Windows XP or Windows Vista)

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Windows Media Player 12 (for Windows 7)

For more information check the official Microsoft website.

Playback with NETWORK features

About playable file formats

The NETWORK feature of this receiver supports the following file formats. Note that some file formats are not available for playback although they are listed as playable file formats. Also, the compatibility of file formats varies depending on the type of server. Check with your server to ensure the compatibility of file formats supported by your server.

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Internet radio playback may be affected by the Internet communications environment, and in this case playback may not be possible even with the file formats listed here.

Music files

Extension Stream

MP3 (MPEG-1 Audio Layer 3)

.mp3

WAV (LPCM)

.wav Sampling frequency 32 kHz, 44.1 kHz, 48 kHz,

WMA (WMA2/7/8/9)

.wma

Sampling frequency 32 kHz, 44.1 kHz, 48 kHz

Quantization bitra te 16 bit

Channel 2 ch

Bitrate 8 kbps to 320 kbps

VBR/CBR Supported/Supported

Quantization bitrate 16 bit, 24 bit

Channel 2 ch

Sampling frequency 32 kHz, 44.1 kHz, 48 kHz

Quantization bitra te 16 bit

Channel 2 ch

Bitrate 5 kbps to 320 kbps

VBR/CBR Supported/Supported

176.4 kHz, 192 kHz

88.2 kHz, 96 kHz,

AAC (MPEG-4 AAC LC, MPEG-4 HE AAC (aacPlus v1/2))

.m4a .aac .3gp .3g2

Sampling frequency 32 kHz, 44.1 kHz, 48 kHz

Quantization bitrate 16 bit

Channel 2 ch

Bitrate 16 kbps to 320 kbps

VBR/CBR Supported/Supported

FLAC

.flac

b. Files encoded using Windows Media Codec 9 may be playable

c. Uncompressed FLAC files are not supported. Pioneer does not

Sampling frequency 32 kHz, 44.1 kHz, 48 kHz,

Quantization bitrate 16 bit, 24 bit

Channel 2 ch

MPEG Layer-3 audio decoding technology licensed from Fraunhofer IIS and Thomson multimedia.

but some parts of the specification are not supported; specifically, Pro, Lossless, Voice.

guarantee playback.

88.2 kHz, 96 kHz,

176.4 kHz, 192 kHz

Chapter

Important

Home Menu

. Auto MCACC

. Manual SP Setup

. Input Assign

. Speaker System

. Video Parameter

. HDMI Setup

. Auto Power Down

. Network Standby

. FL Demo Mode

Home Menu

. Auto MCACC

. Manual SP Setup

. Input Assign

. Pre Out Setting

. HDMI Setup

. Auto Power Down

. Network Standby

. FL Demo Mode

VSX-827

VSX-527

Home Menu

Using the Home Menu

The following section shows you how to make detailed settings to specify how you’re using the receiver, and also explains how to fine-tune individual speaker system settings to your liking.

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The OSD will not appear if you have connected using the composite output to your TV. Use HDMI connection for Home Menu.

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If headphones are connected to the receiver, disconnect them.

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You can’t use the Home Menu when the NETRADIO, M.SERVER, FAVORITE, iPod/USB or ADAPTER input is selected.

Switch on the receiver and your TV.

1 2

Press RECEIVER

Switch the TV input to the input that connects this receiver to the TV through the corresponding HDMI cable.

RECEIVER

Press , then press

The Home Menu appears on your TV. Use

ENTER

on the remote control to navigate through the screens and select menu items. Press the current menu.

•

Press Menu.

to switch on.

HOME MENU

at any time to exit the Home

///

RETURN

and

to exit

Select the setting you want to adjust.

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Auto MCACC – This is a quick and effective automatic surround setup (see Automatically setting up for surround

sound (MCACC) on page 23).

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Manual SP Setup

Speaker Setting – Specify the size and number of speakers you’ve connected (see below).

X.Over – Specify which frequencies will be sent to the subwoofer (page 48

Channel Level – Adjust the overall balance of your speaker system (page 49

Speaker Distance – Specify the distance of your speakers from the listening position (page 49

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Input Assign

Analog Input – Specify what you’ve connected to the ANALOG IN1 audio input (page 50

Component Input (VSX-827 only) – Specify what you’ve connected to the component video inputs (page 50

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Speaker System (VSX-827 only) – Specifies how you are using the speaker terminals (page 50

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Video Parameter (VSX-827 only)

Video Converter – Converts video signals for output from the HDMI OUT terminal for all video types (page 50

Resolution – Specifies the output resolution of the video signal (page 51

Aspect – Specifies the aspect ratio (page 51).

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Pre Out Setting (VSX-527 only) – Specify how to use the PRE OUT SURR BACK/FRONT HEIGHT outputs (see The

Pre Out Setting (VSX-527 only) on page 51).

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HDMI Setup – Set the audio return channel function (see

HDMI Setup

on page 53).

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Auto Power Down – Sets to automatically turn off the power when the receiver has not operated for several hours (see The Auto Power Down menu

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Network Standby – Allows the AirPlay function to be used even when the receiver is in the standby mode (see The

Network Standby menu on page 52).

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FL Demo Mode – Sets the demo display on the front panel display (see The FL Demo Mode menu

on page 52).

Manual speaker setup

This receiver allows you to make detailed settings to optimize the surround sound performance. You only need to make these settings once (unless you change the placement of your current speaker system or add new speakers). These settings are designed to fine-tune your system, but if you’re satisfied with the settings made in Automatically

setting up for surround sound (MCACC) on page 23, it isn’t

necessary to make all of these settings.

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VSX-827 only: Depending on the Speaker System setting, there will be differences in the speaker items that can be adjusted. The OSD display for these operating instructions is an example of when the Speaker System setting is set to Surr. Back.

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VSX-527 only: Depending on the Pre Out Setting, there will

be differences in the speaker items that can be adjusted. The OSD display for these operating instructions is an example of when the Pre Out Setting is set to Surr. Back.

Speaker Setting

Use this setting to specify your speaker configuration (size,

number of speakers). It is a good idea to make sure that the settings made in Automatically setting up for surround sound

(MCACC) on page 23 are correct.

on page 52).

Note

Select ‘Manual SP Setup’ from the Home Menu.

Select ‘Speaker Setting’ from the Manual SP Setup

menu.

Return

2a . Speaker Setting

Front Center Surr Surr. Back Subwoofer:

SMALL [ SMALL ] [ SMALL ] [ NO

YES

]

Return

2 . Manual SP Setup

. Speaker Setting

. X.Over

. Channel Level

. Speaker Distance

Choose the set of speakers that you want to set then

select a speaker size.

Use

/

to select the size (and number) of each of the

following speakers:

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Front – Select LARGE if your front speakers reproduce bass frequencies effectively, or if you didn’t connect a subwoofer. Select SMALL to send the bass frequencies to the subwoofer.

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Center – Select LARGE if your center speaker reproduces bass frequencies effectively, or select SMALL to send bass frequencies to the other speakers or subwoofer. If you didn’t connect a center speaker, choose NO (the center channel is sent to the other speakers).

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Front Height – Select LARGE if your front height speakers reproduce bass frequencies effectively. Select SMALL to send bass frequencies to the other speakers or subwoofer. If you didn’t connect front height speakers choose NO.

You can only adjust the Front Height setting when Pre Out Setting is set to Height.

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Surr – Select LARGE if your surround speakers reproduce bass frequencies effectively. Select SMALL to send bass frequencies to the other speakers or subwoofer. If you didn’t connect surround speakers choose NO (the sound of the surround channels is sent to the other speakers).

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Surr. Back – Select the number of surround back speakers you have (one, two or none). Select LARGE if your surround back speakers reproduce bass frequencies effectively. Select SMALL to send bass frequencies to the other speakers or subwoofer. If you didn’t connect surround back speakers choose NO.

VSX-527 only: You can only adjust the Surr. Back setting when Pre Out Setting is set to Surr. Back.

VSX-527 only: If you select one surround back speaker only, make sure that additional amplifier is hooked up to the PRE OUT L (Single) terminal.

VSX-827 only: When using only one surround back speaker, connect it to the SURROUND BACK L (Single) terminals.

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Subwoofer – LFE signals and bass frequencies of channels set to SMALL are output from the subwoofer when YES is selected (see notes below). Choose the PLUS setting if you want the subwoofer to output bass sound continuously or you want deeper bass (the bass frequencies that would normally come out the front and center speakers are also routed to the subwoofer). If you did not connect a subwoofer choose NO (the bass frequencies are output from other speakers).

When you’re finished, press

You return to the Manual SP Setup menu.

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If you select SMALL for the front speakers, the subwoofer will automatically be fixed to YES. Also, the center, surround, surround back and front height speakers can’t be set to LARGE if the front speakers are set to SMALL. In this case, all bass frequencies are sent to the subwoofer.

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If the surround speakers are set to NO, the surround back speakers will automatically be set to NO.

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If you have a subwoofer and like lots of bass, it may seem logical to select LARGE for your front speakers and PLUS for the subwoofer. This may not, however, yield the best bass results. Depending on the speaker placement of your room you may actually experience a decrease in the amount of bass due to low frequency cancellations. In this case, try changing the position or direction of speakers. If you can’t get good results, listen to the bass response with it set to PLUS and YES or the front speakers set to LARGE and SMALL alternatively and let your ears judge which sounds best. If you’re having problems, the easiest option is to route all the bass sounds to the subwoofer by selecting SMALL for the front speakers.

RETURN

Home Menu

X.Over

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Default setting: 100Hz

This setting decides the cutoff between bass sounds playing back from the speakers selected as LARGE, or the subwoofer, and bass sounds playing back from those selected as SMALL. It also decides where the cutoff will be for bass sounds in the LFE channel.

•

For more on selecting the speaker sizes, see Speaker Setting

on page 47.

Select ‘Manual SP Setup’ from the Home Menu.

Select ‘X.Over’ from the Manual SP Setup menu.

2 . Manual SP Setup

. Speaker Setting

. X.Over

. Channel Level

. Speaker Distance

Choose the frequency cutoff point.

Frequencies below the cutoff point will be sent to the subwoofer (or LARGE speakers).

When you’re finished, press

You return to the Manual SP Setup menu.

Return

2b . X.Over

Frequency 100Hz

RETURN

Return

CAUTION

Note

Tip

Home Menu

Channel Level

Using the channel level settings, you can adjust the overall balance of your speaker system, an important factor when setting up a home theater system.

•

The test tones used in the Channel Level settings are output at high volume.

Select ‘Manual SP Setup’ from the Home Menu.

Select ‘Channel Level’ from the Manual SP Setup menu.

2 . Manual SP Setup

. Speaker Setting

. X.Over

. Channel Level

. Speaker Distance

Select a setup option.

•

Manual – Move the test tone manually from speaker to speaker and adjust individual channel levels.

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Auto – Adjust channel levels as the test tone moves from speaker to speaker automatically.

Confirm your selected setup option.

The test tones will start after you press volume increases to the reference level, test tones will be output.

2c . Channel Level

Test Tone [ Manual ]

Please Wait . . .20

Caution Loud test tones will be output.

Return

2c . Channel Level

Test Tone Manual

ENTER:Next

Return

ENTER

Return

. After the

Adjust the level of each channel using

If you selected Manual, use Auto setup will output test tones in the order shown on-

screen:

2c . Channel Level

Front L Center Front R Surround R Surr. Back R Surr. Back L Surround L Subwoofer

Adjust the level of each speaker as the test tone is emitted.

•

If you are using a Sound Pressure Level (SPL) meter, take the readings from your main listening position and adjust the level of each speaker to 75 dB SPL (C-weighting/slow reading).

•

The subwoofer test tone is output at low volumes. You may need to adjust the level after testing with an actual soundtrack.

When you’re finished, press

You return to the Manual SP Setup menu.

•

You can change the channel levels at any time by press

, then press

RECEIVER

remote control. You can also press



to select the channel, and then use

channel levels.

/

0dB [ 0dB ] [ 0dB ] [ 0dB ] [

– –

[

– – [ 0dB ] [ 0dB ]

CH SELECT

/

to switch speakers. The

– ] – ]

Return

RETURN

and

LEV +/–

/

on the and use

to adjust the

CH SELECT

Speaker Distance

For good sound depth and separation from your system, you need to specify the distance of your speakers from the listening position. The receiver can then add the proper delay needed for effective surround sound.

Select ‘Manual SP Setup’ from the Home Menu.

Select ‘Speaker Distance’ from the Manual SP Setup

menu.

2d . Speaker Distance

Front L Center Front R Surround R Surr. Back R Surr. Back L Surround L Subwoofer

RETURN

[ [ [ [ – [ – [ [

/

2 . Manual SP Setup

. Speaker Setting

. X.Over

. Channel Level

. Speaker Distance

Return

Adjust the distance of each speaker using

You can adjust the distance of each speaker in 0.1 m increments.

When you’re finished, press

You return to the Manual SP Setup menu.

3.0 m

3.0 m ]

3.0 m ] – – – –

3.0 m ]

/

– ] – ]

Return

Note

3a . Analog Input

Return

Analog CD

VSX-827

3 . Input Assign

Return

. Analog Input

. Component Input

3b . Component Input

Return

Component DVD

Home Menu

The Input Assign menu

Assigns input function for analog audio input terminal and component video input terminal (component video input terminal for VSX-827 only).

•

For the assignment of the digital signal inputs, see

Selecting the audio input signal

on page 25.

Analog Input

ANALOG IN1 audio input terminal is assigned to CD under factory settings, but this can be changed to TV input.

Select ‘Input Assign’ from the Home Menu.

Select ‘Analog Input’ from the Input Assign menu.

3 . Input Assign

. Analog Input . Component Input

Return

Select the desired input option for the ANALOG IN1

audio input terminal.

When you’re finished, press

You return to the Input Assign menu.

•

When playing analog input audio, switch to the CD or TV input menu, press and press several times to choose A (Analog). (see Selecting the audio

input signal on page 25)

RECEIVER

RETURN

Component Input (VSX-827 only)

COMPONENT VIDEO IN1 input terminal is assigned to DVD under factory settings, but this can be changed to SAT/CBL input.

Select ‘Input Assign’ from the Home Menu.

SIGNAL SEL

Select ‘Component Input’ from the Input Assign menu.

Select the desired input option for the COMPONENT

VIDEO IN1 input terminal. Select between DVD, SAT/CBL or OFF.

When you’re finished, press

You return to the Input Assign menu.

•

Make sure you have connected the audio from the component to the corresponding inputs on the rear of the receiver.

RETURN

The Speaker System setting (VSX-827 only)

Specify either using the surround back speaker (or the speaker B), or the front height speaker connection with the Bspeaker terminals.

•

Default setting: Surr. Back

Select ‘Speaker System’ from the Home Menu.

Home Menu

. Auto MCACC . Manual SP Setup

. Input Assign

. Speaker System

. Video Parameter

. HDMI Setup

. Auto Power Down

. Network Standby

. FL Demo Mode

Select the speaker system setting using

•

Surr. Back – Sound is output from the surround back speaker or the speaker B.

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Height – Sound is output from front height speaker.

When you’re finished, press

You return to the Home Menu.

4 . Speaker System

SP System Surr. Back

RETURN

The Video Parameter setting (VSX-827 only)

This receiver can up-convert the video signal input from the composite or component video terminals; the output is from the HDMI OUT terminal. The following shows the various settings for this function.

Video Converter

This setting specifies valid/invalid for the function that converts the input video signal from each composite video terminal. When OFF is selected, Resolution and Aspect can not be set.

Select ‘Video Parameter’ from the Home Menu.

Return

/

Select ‘Video Converter’ from the Video Parameter

menu.

Return

5a . Video Converter

DVD SAT/CBL

RETURN

[

5 . Video Parameter

. Video Converter . Resolution

. Aspect

Select the setting for converting each type of video

input.

•

ON – The signal is output also to the HDMI OUT terminal.

•

OFF – The signal input from the HDMI terminal of the selected input function will be output from the HDMI OUT terminal. The signal input from the composite and component video terminals will not be output from the HDMI OUT terminal.

When you’re finished, press

You return to the Video Parameter menu.

]

Return

Note

Home Menu

. Auto MCACC

. Manual SP Setup

. Input Assign

. Pre Out Setting

. HDMI Setup

. Auto Power Down

. Network Standby

. FL Demo Mode

4 . Pre Out Setting

Return

Pre Out Surr. Back

Home Menu

Resolution

Specifies the output resolution of the video signal (when video input signals are output at the HDMI OUT terminal, select this according to the resolution of your monitor and the images you wish to watch).

•

This setting is not applicable for video signals input via HDMI.

Select ‘Video Parameter’ from the Home Menu.

Select ‘Resolution’ from the Video Parameter menu.

5 . Video Parameter

. Video Converter

. Resolution

. Aspect

Select output resolution.

•

AUTO – The resolution is selected automatically according to the capacity of the TV (monitor) connected by HDMI.

•

PURE – The signals are output with the same resolution as when input.

•

480p/720p/1080i/1080p – The signal is output with the resolution specified here (480p means the resolution of 480p/576p).

When you’re finished, press

You return to the Video Parameter menu.

•

When set to a resolution with which the TV (monitor) is not compatible, no picture is output. Also, in some cases no picture will be output due to copyright protection signals. In this case, change the setting.

Return

5b . Resolution

Resolution

RETURN

AUTO

Return

Aspect

Specifies the aspect ratio when analog video input signals are output at the HDMI OUT terminal. Make your desired settings while checking each setting on your display (if the image doesn’t match your monitor type, cropping or black bands appear).

Select ‘Video Parameter’ from the Home Menu.

Select ‘Aspect’ from the Video Parameter menu.

5 . Video Parameter

. Video Converter . Resolution

. Aspect

Select desired output aspect ratio.

•

THROUGH – The input video signal is output unchanged.

•

NORMAL – Black bands will appear either at top and bottom or on both sides.

When you’re finished, press

You return to the Video Parameter menu.

•

If the image doesn’t match your monitor type, adjust the aspect ratio on the source component or on the monitor.

Return

5c . Aspect

DVD SAT/CBL FRONT VIDEO

RETURN

NORMAL

[

THROUGH

[

THROUGH

Return

] ]

The Pre Out Setting (VSX-527 only)

Specify either using the surround back speaker or the front height speaker connection with the PRE OUT SURR BACK/ FRONT HEIGHT outputs. An additional amplifier is required for the speaker connection.

•

Default setting: Surr. Back

Select ‘Pre Out Setting’ from the Home Menu.

Select which speaker to connect to the PRE OUT SURR

BACK/FRONT HEIGHT outputs using

•

Surr. Back – Connect the surround back speaker.

•

Height – Connect the front height speaker.

When you’re finished, press

You return to the Home Menu.

RETURN

/

Home Menu

. Auto MCACC

. Manual SP Setup

. Input Assign

. Speaker System

. Video Parameter

. HDMI Setup

. Auto Power Down

. Network Standby

. FL Demo Mode

7 . Auto Power Down

Return

Auto Power Down 6H

VSX-827

Home Menu

The Auto Power Down menu

Set to automatically turn off the receiver after a specified time has passed (when the power has been on with no operation for several hours).

•

Default setting: 6H

Select ‘Auto Power Down’ from the Home Menu.

Specify the amount of time to allow before the power

is turned off (when there has been no operation).

•

You can select 2, 4 or 6 hours, or OFF (if no automatic shutoff is desired).

When you’re finished, press

You return to the Home Menu.

RETURN

The Network Standby menu

This setting allows the AirPlay function for operating the receiver from a computer connected on the same LAN as the receiver to be used even when the receiver is in the standby mode.

Select ‘Network Standby’ from the Home Menu.

Home Menu

. Auto MCACC . Manual SP Setup

. Input Assign

. Speaker System

. Video Parameter

. HDMI Setup

. Auto Power Down

. Network Standby

. FL Demo Mode

Choose ON or OFF for the Network Standby.

•

ON – The AirPlay function can be used even when the receiver is in the standby mode.

•

OFF – The AirPlay function cannot be used when the receiver is in the standby mode (This lets you reduce power consumption in the standby mode).

If the Network Standby setting is set to ON, the power consumption during standby will increase.

When you’re finished, press

You return to the Home Menu.

8 . Network Standby

Network Standby

RETURN

OFF

Return

The FL Demo Mode menu

Set whether or not various demos are to be shown on the front panel display.

Select ‘FL Demo Mode’ from the Home Menu.

Home Menu

. Auto MCACC . Manual SP Setup

. Input Assign

. Speaker System

. Video Parameter

. HDMI Setup

. Auto Power Down

. Network Standby

. FL Demo Mode

Choose ON or OFF for the demo display.

When you’re finished, press

You return to the Home Menu.

9 . FL Demo Mode

FL Demo ON

RETURN

Return

Chapter

Important

VSX-827

Control with HDMI function

Synchronized operations below with a Control with HDMIcompatible Pioneer TV or Blu-ray Disc player are possible when the component is connected to the receiver using an HDMI cable.

•

Synchronized amp mode

The receiver’s volume can be set and the sound can be muted using the TV’s remote control.

•

Power synchronization with TV

•

Automatic switching of inputs

The receiver’s input switches over automatically when the TV’s input is changed or a Control with HDMI-compatible component is played.

•

With Pioneer devices, the Control wi th HDM I fu nc tio ns are referred to as “KURO LINK”.

•

You cannot use this function with components that do not support Control with HDMI.

•

We only guarantee this receiver will work with Pioneer made Control with HDMI-compatible components. However, we do not guarantee that all synchronized operations will work with components that support the Control with HDMI function.

•

Use a High Speed HDMI® cable when you want to use the Control with HDMI function. The Control with HDMI function may not work properly if a different type of HDMI cable is used.

•

For details about concrete operations, settings, etc., refer to also the operating instructions for each component.

Making Control with HDMI connections

You can use synchronized operation for a connected TV and other components.

•

Be sure to connect the TV’s audio cable to the audio input of this unit. When the TV and receiver are connected by HDMI connections, if the TV supports the HDMI Audio Return Channel function, the sound of the TV is input to the receiver via the HDMI terminal, so there is no need to connect an audio cable. In this case, set ARC at HDMI Setup to ON (see HDMI Setup

For details, see Connecting using HDMI

below).

on page 17.

•

When connecting this system or changing connections, be sure to switch the power off and disconnect the power cord from the wall socket. After completing all connections, connect the power cords to the wall socket.

•

After this receiver is connected to an AC outlet, a 2 second to 10 second HDMI initialization process begins. You cannot carry out any operations during initialization. The HDMI indicator on the display unit blinks during initialization, and you can turn this receiver on once it has stopped blinking.

•

To get the most out of this function, we recommend that you connect your HDMI component not to a TV but rather directly to the HDMI terminal on this receiver.

HDMI Setup

You must adjust the settings of this receiver as well as the connected Control with HDMI-compatible components in order to make use of the Control with HDMI function. For more information see the operating instructions for each component.

Switch on the receiver and your TV.

Press RECEIVER

Switch the TV input to the input that connects this

receiver to the TV through the corresponding HDMI cable.

RECEIVER

Press , then press

The Home Menu appears on your TV. Use

ENTER

on the remote control to navigate through the screens and select menu items. Press the current menu.

•

Press Menu.

to switch on.

HOME MENU

///

RETURN

to exit

at any time to exit the Home

and

Select ‘HDMI Setup’ from the Home Menu.

Home Menu

. Auto MCACC . Manual SP Setup

. Input Assign

. Speaker System

. Video Parameter

. HDMI Setup

. Auto Power Down

. Network Standby

. FL Demo Mode

Select the ‘Control’ setting you want.

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. When using a component that does not support the Control with HDMI function, set this to OFF.

•

ON – Enables the Control with HDMI function. When this unit’s power is turned off and you have a supported source begin playback while using the Control with HDMI function, the audio and video outputs from the HDMI connection are output from the TV.

•

OFF – The Control with HDMI is disabled. Synchronized operations cannot be used. When this unit’s power is turned off, audio and video of sources connected via HDMI are not output.

Select the ‘ARC’ setting you want.

When a TV supporting the HDMI Audio Return Channel function is connected to the receiver, the sound of the TV can be input via the HDMI terminal.

•

ON – The TV’s sound is input via the HDMI terminal. This can only be selected when Control is set to ON.

•

OFF – The TV’s sound is input from the audio input terminals other than HDMI inputs.

When you’re finished, press

You return to the Home Menu.

6 . HDMI Setup

Control ON

ARC

RETURN

[

OFF

Return

]

Before using synchronization

Once you have finished all connections and settings, you must:

Put all components into standby mode.

Turn the power on for all components, with the power

for the TV being turned on last.

Choose the HDMI input to which the TV is connected to

this receiver, and see if video output from connected components displays properly on the screen or not.

Check whether the components connected to all HDMI

inputs are properly displayed.

About synchronized operations

The Control with HDMI-compatible component connected to the receiver operates in sync as described below.

•

Synchronized amp mode

From the menu screen of the Control with HDMIcompatible TV, set audio to be played through this receiver, and the receiver will switch to the synchronized amp mode.

When in the synchronized amp mode, the synchronized amp mode is canceled when the receiver’s power is 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. This receiver will power up and switch to the synchronized amp mode.

When in the synchronized amp mode, the synchronized amp mode is canceled if an operation that produces sound from the TV is performed from the TV’s menu screen, etc.

When the synchronized amp mode is canceled, the receiver’s power turns off if you were viewing an HDMI input or a TV program on the TV.

•

Power synchronization with TV

When the TV’s power is set to standby, the receiver’s power is also set to standby. (Only when the input for a component connected to the receiver by HDMI connection is selected or when watching the TV.)

•

Automatic switching of inputs

The receiver’s input switches automatically when the Control with HDMI-compatible component is played.

The receiver’s input switches automatically when the TV’s input is switched.

The synchronized amp mode remains in effect even if the receiver’s input is switched to a component other than one connected by HDMI.

Cautions on the Control with HDMI function

•

Connect the TV and components (Blu-ray Disc player, etc.) directly to this receiver. Interrupting a direct connection with other amps or an AV converter (such as an HDMI switch) can cause operational errors.

•

When the receiver’s Control is turned ON, even if the receiver’s power is in the standby mode, it is possible to output the audio and video signals from a player via HDMI to the TV without producing sound from the receiver, but only when a Control with HDMI-compatible component (Blu-ray Disc player, etc.) and compatible TV are connected. In this case, the receiver’s power turns on and the power and HDMI indicators light.

Control with HDMI function

Chapter

Note

DISP

CLR

ENTER

RECEIVER

SHIFT

SLEEP

INPUT

RECEIVER

SOURCE

Controlling the rest of your system

Setting the remote to control other components

Most components can be assigned to one of the input function buttons using the component’s manufacturer preset code stored in the remote. However, please note that there are cases where only certain functions may be controllable after assigning the proper preset code, or the codes for the manufacturer in the remote control will not work for the model that you are using.

•

TV CONTROL

(for example, codes for TV, CATV, Satellite TV or DTV).

•

You can cancel or exit any of the steps by pressing

RECEIVER

•

After one minute of inactivity, the remote automatically exits the operation.

buttons are only dedicated to control the TV

Selecting preset codes directly

While pressing , press and hold the ‘1’ button

for three seconds.

Press the input function button for the component you

want to control.

The component can be assigned to the BD,

BDR

•

When assigning preset codes to

INPUT

Use the number buttons to enter the preset code.

You can find the preset codes on page 56. If the correct code has been input the power of the

component being input will turn on or off. The power of the component being input will only turn on

or off if that component is able to be turned on directly by remote control.

Repeat steps 2 through 3 to try a different code, or to

enter a code for another component you want to control.

When you’re done, press .

RECEIVER

SAT/CBL, GAME, VIDEO, CD

here.

RECEIVER

DVD, DVR/

, or TV button.

TV CONTROL

, press

Clearing all the remote control settings

You can clear all presets and restore the factory default settings.

While pressing , press and hold the ‘0’ button



for three seconds.

Default preset codes

Input function button

DVD

DVR/BDR

SAT/CBL

GAME

VIDEO

TV CONTROL

RECEIVER

Preset code

2255

2256

2257

6325

5003

6099

5000

0291

Important

Pioneer

0113

example:

Category Preset code

Manufacturer

Controlling the rest of your system

Controls for TVs

This remote control can control components (TV, DTV, Satellite TV or Cable TV) after entering the proper codes or teaching the receiver the commands (see Controlling the rest

of your system on page 55 for more on this). Use the input

function buttons to select the component.

•

The

TV CONTROL

dedicated to control the TV assigned to the

INPUT

button.

Button(s) Function

TV CONTROL Switches the TV between standby and on.

TV CONTROL INPUT

TV CONTROL CH +/–

TV CONTROL VOL +/–



SOURCE

HOME MENU

RETURN

Number buttons Use to select a specific TV channel.

ENTER

///

ENTER

CH +/–

buttons on the remote control are

Switches the TV input. (Not possible with all models.)

Selects channels.

Adjust the TV volume.

Press to switch the component assigned to the

button on or off.

Use as the GUIDE button for navigating.

Use to select closed captioning with DTV.

Use to enter a channel.

Press to display the TV menu.

Press to select or adjust and navigate items on the menu screen.

Selects channels.

TV CONTROL

Controls for other components

This remote control can control these components (BD, DVD, CD, DVR (BDR), VCR, CD-R) after entering the proper codes or teaching the receiver the commands (see Controlling the

rest of your system on page 55 for more on this). Use the input

function buttons to select the component.

For Blu-ray Disc player, DVD player, CD player, DVR (BDR), VCR, CD-R:

Button(s) Function



SOURCE

 Press to return to the start of the current track.

 Press to advance to the start of the next track.

 Pause playback or recording.

 Start playback.

 Hold down for fast forward playback.

 Hold down for fast reverse playba ck.

 Stops playback (on some models, pressing this

Number buttons Use to enter a title/chapter/track number.

DISP

TOP MENU

///

ENTER/RETURN

HOME MENU

CH +/–

Press to switch the component between standby and on.

Repeated presses skips to the start of previous tracks.

Repeated presses skips to the start of following tracks.

when the disc is already stopped will cause the disc tray to open).

Press to display information.

Displays the disc ‘top’ menu of a BD/DVD player.

Displays menus for the current BD/DVD or DVR you are using.

Navigates BD/DVD menu/options.

Displays the HOME MENU.

Selects channels. (DVR/VCR o nly)

Preset Code List

You should have no problem controlling a component if you find the manufacturer in this list, but please note that there are cases where codes for the manufacturer in the list will not work for the model that you are using. There are also cases where only certain functions may be controllable after assigning the proper preset code.

•

We do not guarantee the operations of all the manufacturers and devices listed. Operation may not be possible even if a preset code is entered.

Pioneer

0113, 0233, 0252, 0275, 0291,

0295, 0296, 0305

A.R. Systems Acme Acura ADC Admiral Adyson Agashi Agazi Aiko

Aim Aiwa Akai

Akiba Akura Alaron Alba

Alcyon Allorgan Allstar AMOi Amplivision Amstrad Anam Anglo Anitech Ansonic

Arcam Arcam Delta Aristona Arthur Martin ASA Asberg Astra Asuka Atlantic Atori Auchan Audiosonic

AudioTon Ausind Autovox Awa

Baird Bang & Olufsen Basic Line

Bastide Baur Bazin Beko

0155

0141

0142, 0154

0140

0138, 0139, 0140, 0145, 0146

0141, 0228, 0229

0228, 0229

0140

0141, 0142, 0154, 0155, 0228,

0229

0155

0199

0142, 0143, 0149, 0152, 0154,

0155, 0228, 0229

0143, 0155

0140, 0143, 0154, 0155

0228

0125, 0141, 0142, 0143, 0147, 0150, 0152, 0154, 0155, 0190, 0193, 0203, 0228

0132

0229

0149, 0155

0224

0125, 0141, 0156, 0229

0140, 0142, 0143, 0154, 0155

0142

0142, 0154

0132, 0140, 0142, 0154, 0155

0125, 0133, 0142, 0144, 0154,

0155

0228, 0229

0141

0149, 0152, 0155

0156

0138, 0146

0132, 0149, 0155

0142

0140, 0141, 0143, 0228, 0229

0141, 0149, 0152, 0155, 0228

0142, 0154

0156

0125, 0141, 0142, 0143,

0149, 0152, 0155, 0229

0125, 0141, 0229

0132

0132, 0138, 0140, 0141, 0229

0228, 0229

0229

0138, 0230

0142, 0143, 0149, 0154,

0155, 0229

0141, 0229

0152, 0155

0229

0125, 0150, 0155, 0175

Benq

0219

Beon

0149, 0152, 0155

Best

0125

Bestar

0125, 0149, 0155

Binatone

0141, 0229

Blue Sky

0143, 0155

Blue Star

0151

Boots

0141, 0229

BPL

0151, 0155

Brandt

0148, 0153, 0157, 0159

Brinkmann

0155

Brionvega

0138, 0149, 0152, 0155

Britannia

0141, 0228, 0229

Bruns

0138

BTC

0143

Bush

0142, 0143, 0145, 0147, 0149, 0151, 0152, 0154, 0155, 0180, 0193, 0229

Capsonic

0140

Carena

0155

Carrefour

0147

Cascade

0142, 0154, 0155

Casio

0221

Cathay

0149, 0152, 0155

CCE

0229

Centurion

0149, 0152, 0155

Century

0138

CGE

0125, 0132

Cimline

0142, 0154

City

0142, 0154

Clarivox

0152

Clatronic

0125, 0132, 0140, 0141, 0142, 0143, 0149, 0150, 0154, 0155, 0229

CMS

0228

CMS Hightec Concorde Condor

Contec Continental Edison Cosmel Crosley Crown

CS Electronics CTC Clatronic Cybertron

Daewoo

Dainichi Dansai

Dantax Dawa Daytron De Graaf Decca Denver Desmet

0229

0142, 0154

0125, 0141, 0149, 0150, 0154,

0155, 0228

0141, 0142, 0147, 0154, 0228

0142, 0154 0132, 0138

0125, 0132, 0142, 0149, 0150,

0152, 0154, 0155

0154, 0155, 0169, 0179, 0206, 0228, 0229

0140, 0149, 0152, 0155, 0228,

0229

0125, 0152

0155

0141, 0149, 0152, 0155, 0229

0148

0141, 0143, 0228

0144

0143

0128, 0141, 0142, 0149,

0143, 0228

0142, 0154

0145

0213, 0218 0149, 0152, 0155

Diamant

0155

Diamond

0228

Dixi

0142, 0149, 0152, 0154, 0155,

0229

DTS

0142, 0154

Dual

0141, 0155, 0229

Dual-Tec

0141, 0142

Dumont

0138, 0141, 0144, 0229

Dux

0152

Dynatron

0149, 0152, 0155

Elbe

0125, 0133, 0155, 0229

Elcit

0138

Electa

0151

ELECTRO TECH Elin Elite Elman Elta Emerson Epson Erres ESC Etron Eurofeel Euroline Euroman

0155, 0228, 0229

Europhon

0228, 0229

Expert Exquisit

Fenner Ferguson Fidelity Filsai Finlandia Finlux

0152, 0155, 0229

Firstline

0228, 0229

Fisher

0229

Flint Formenti

0152, 0228

Formenti/Phoenix Fortress Fraba Friac Frontech

0154, 0229

Fujitsu Fujitsu General Funai

Galaxi Galaxis GBC Geant Casino GEC

0229

0142

0141, 0149, 0152, 0154, 0155, 0228

0143, 0149, 0155

0144

0142, 0154, 0228

0125, 0138, 0155

0216

0149, 0152, 0155

0229

0142

0229, 0140 0152

0125, 0140, 0141, 0149,

0141, 0144, 0149, 0155,

0156

0155

0142, 0154

0148, 0152, 0153, 0157

0141, 0145, 0155, 0228

0229

0145

0132, 0138, 0141, 0144, 0149,

0141, 0142, 0149, 0154, 0155,

0125, 0138, 0141, 0147, 0150,

0149, 0155

0132, 0138, 0139, 0141,

0228

0138, 0139

0125, 0155

0125

0140, 0142, 0145, 0146,

0229

0140

0155, 0150

0125, 0155

0142, 0147, 0154

0156

0141, 0146, 0149, 0152, 0155,

Geloso

0142, 0145, 0154

General Technic Genexxa Giant GoldHand Goldline Goldstar

0149, 0152, 0154, 0155, 0228, 0229

Goodmans

0152, 0154, 0155, 0222, 0229

Gorenje GPM Graetz Granada

0149, 0152, 0155, 0156, 0229

Grandin Gronic Grundig

Halifax Hampton Hanseatic

0147, 0149, 0152, 0154, 0155, 0229

Hantarex Hantor Harwood HCM

0155, 0229

Hema Higashi HiLine Hinari

0154, 0155

Hisawa Hitachi

0155, 0191, 0226, 0229

Hornyphon Hoshai Huanyu Hygashi Hyper Hypson

0155, 0156, 0229

Iberia ICE

0140, 0141, 0142, 0143, 0149, 0154,

0155, 0228, 0229

ICeS

0228

Imperial

0155

Indiana Ingelen Ingersol Inno Hit

0152, 0154, 0155, 0229

Innovation Interactive Interbuy Interfunk

0152, 0155

International Intervision

0155, 0229

0142, 0154

0143, 0146, 0149, 0155

0229

0228

0155

0125, 0141, 0142, 0145,

0140, 0142, 0147, 0149,

0125, 0150

0143

0146

0132, 0141, 0145, 0147,

0142, 0143, 0151, 0152

0229

0124, 0125, 0132, 0155, 0162

0140, 0141, 0228, 0229

0141, 0228, 0229

0125, 0133, 0141, 0142,

0142, 0154, 0155

0155

0154, 0155

0140, 0141, 0142, 0151, 0154,

0154, 0229

0228 0155 0142, 0143, 0147, 0149, 0152,

0143, 0151, 0156

0137, 0141, 0145, 0146, 0147,

0149, 0155

0143

0141, 0228 0141, 0228, 0229

0141, 0142, 0154, 0228, 0229

0140, 0141, 0149, 0151, 0152,

0155

0125, 0132, 0146, 0149, 0150,

0149, 0152, 0155

0146

0142, 0154 0132, 0141, 0142, 0143, 0149,

0140, 0142

0125

0142, 0154

0125, 0138, 0146, 0149,

0228

0125, 0140, 0141, 0144,

Controlling the rest of your system

Irradio

0132, 0142, 0143, 0149, 0152,

0154, 0155

Isukai

0143, 0155

ITC

0141, 0229

ITS

0143, 0149, 0151, 0155, 0228

ITT

0142, 0146

ITV

0142, 0152, 0155

JVC

0134, 0135, 0147, 0149, 0192

Kaisui

0141, 0142, 0143, 0151, 0154,

0155, 0228, 0229

Kamosonic

0141

Kamp

0141, 0228

Kapsch

0146

Karcher

0125, 0141, 0142, 0152, 0155

Kawasho

0228

Kendo

0125, 0144, 0145, 0155

KIC

0229

Kingsley

0141, 0228

Kneissel

0125, 0133, 0155

Kolster

0149, 0155

Konka

0143

Korpel

0149, 0152, 0155

Korting

0125, 0138

Kosmos

0155

Koyoda

0142

KTV

0141, 0229

Kyoto

0228, 0229

Lasat

0125

Lenco

0142, 0154

Lenoir

0141, 0142, 0154

Leyco

0140, 0149, 0152, 0155

0125, 0136, 0141, 0142, 0145, 0149, 0152, 0154, 0155, 0186, 0189, 0196, 0220, 0228, 0229

LG/GoldStar Liesenk Liesenkotter Life Lifetec Lloyds Loewe Loewe Opta Luma Lumatron

Lux May Luxor

M Electronic

Magnadyne Magnafon Magnum Mandor Manesth

Marantz Marelli Mark

Masuda

0129

0152

0155

0140, 0142

0140, 0142, 0154, 0155 0154 0125, 0133, 0155, 0166, 0167

0138, 0149, 0152

0145, 0152, 0154, 0155

0145, 0149, 0152, 0155,

0229

0149

0141, 0145, 0229

0141, 0142, 0146, 0148,

0149, 0152

0138, 0144, 0152

0132, 0141, 0144, 0228

0140, 0142

0140

0140, 0141, 0149, 0152,

0155, 0229

0149, 0152, 0155

0138

0149, 0152, 0154, 0155, 0228,

0229

Matsui

0141, 0142, 0145, 0147, 0149,

0152, 0154, 0155, 0229

Mediator

0149, 0152, 0155

Medion

0140, 0142, 0155

M-Electronic Melvox Memorex Memphis Mercury Metz Micromaxx Microstar Minerva Minoka Mitsubishi

Mivar

Motion MTC Multi System Multitech

Murphy Naonis

NEC Neckermann

NEI Neufunk New Tech

New World Nicamagic Nikkai

Nobliko Nokia Nordic Nordmende Nordvision Novatronic

Oceanic Okano ONCEAS Opera Orbit Orion

Orline Osaki Oso Otto Versand

Pael Palladium

Palsonic

0154, 0155, 0228, 0229

0156

0142, 0154

0154, 0155

0138, 0299, 0300, 0301, 0302

0140, 0142

0132

0149, 0155

0138, 0147, 0149, 0155,

0200

0125, 0132, 0133, 0141, 0228,

0229

0132

0125, 0228

0152

0125, 0141, 0142, 0144, 0145, 0147, 0152, 0154, 0155, 0228, 0229

0141, 0228

0145

0147, 0229

0125, 0138, 0141, 0145,

0149, 0150, 0152, 0155, 0229

0149, 0152, 0155

0154, 0155

0142, 0149, 0154, 0155,

0229

0143

0141, 0228

0140, 0141, 0143, 0149, 0152,

0154, 0155, 0228, 0229

0132, 0141, 0144, 0228

0146

0229

0138, 0146, 0148, 0149 0152 0155

0146, 0156

0125, 0150, 0155

0141

0155

0149, 0155

0142, 0149, 0152, 0154, 0155,

0194

0155

0140, 0141, 0143, 0155, 0229

0143

0139, 0141, 0147,

0149, 0151, 0152, 0155, 0229

0141, 0228

0125, 0141, 0150, 0155,

0229

Panama

0140, 0141, 0142, 0154, 0155,

0228, 0229

Panasonic

0123, 0146, 0155, 0158,

0164, 0214, 0217

Panavision

0155

Pathe Cinema

Pausa Perdio Perfekt Philco Philharmonic Philips

Phoenix

Phonola Plantron Playsonic Poppy Prandoni-Prince Precision Prima Profex Profi-Tronic Proline Prosonic

Protech

Provision Pye Pymi

Quandra Vision Quelle

Questa Radialva

Radio Shack Radiola Radiomarelli Radiotone Rank Recor Redstar Reflex Revox Rex RFT Rhapsody R-Line Roadstar Robotron Rowa Royal Lux RTF

Saba

0125, 0133, 0141,

0156, 0228

0142, 0154

0155, 0228

0155

0125, 0132, 0138, 0155

0141, 0229

0115, 0117, 0138, 0141, 0149, 0152, 0155, 0160, 0163, 0165, 0170, 0171, 0173, 0174, 0182, 0183, 0195, 0196, 0202, 0205, 0212, 0215

0125, 0138, 0149, 0152, 0155,

0228

0138, 0149, 0152, 0155, 0228

0140, 0149, 0154, 0155

0229

0142, 0154

0132, 0145

0141, 0229

0142, 0146, 0154

0142, 0154

0149, 0155

0125, 0141, 0152, 0155,

0228, 0229, 0232

0140, 0141, 0142, 0144, 0149,

0152, 0229

0152, 0155

0149, 0152, 0155, 0198

0142, 0154

0156

0140, 0141, 0149, 0152, 0155, 0229

0147

0155

0149, 0152, 0155, 0229

0138, 0155

0125, 0149, 0154, 0155

0147

0155

0155 0155 0125, 0149, 0152, 0155

0140, 0145, 0146 0125, 0133, 0138

0228

0149, 0152, 0155

0140, 0142, 0143, 0154

0138

0228, 0229

0125

0138

0138, 0146, 0148, 0153, 0157,

0159

Saisho

0140, 0141, 0142, 0154, 0229

Salora

0145, 0146

Sambers

0132, 0144

Samsung

0119, 0120, 0125, 0140, 0141, 0142, 0149, 0150, 0152, 0154, 0155, 0177, 0178, 0181, 0204, 0208, 0228, 0229

Sandra

0141, 0228, 0229

Sansui

0149, 0155

Sanyo

0125, 0133, 0141, 0147, 0154,

0187, 0228, 0229

SBR

0152, 0155

SCHAUB LORENTZ Schneider

0155, 0190, 0229

SEG

0140, 0141, 0144, 0147, 0152,

0154, 0155, 0190, 0228, 0229

SEI

0155

SEI-Sinudyne Seleco

0145, 0146, 0147

Sencora Sentra Serino

0228

Sharp

0130, 0131, 0139, 0147, 0184,

0207

Siarem Sierra

0149, 0155

Siesta

0125

Silva

0228

Silver

0147

Singer Sinudyne Skantic Solavox Sonitron Sonoko

0154, 0155, 0229

Sonolor Sontec Sony

0116, 0118, 0142, 0147, 0161, 0168, 0172, 0185, 0188, 0197, 0201, 0211, 0225, 0227

Sound & Vision Soundwave Standard

0154, 0155, 0229

Starlight Starlite Stenway Stern

0145, 0146

Strato

0154, 0155

Stylandia Sunkai Sunstar Sunwood Superla SuperTech Supra

0142, 0154

Susumu Sutron Sydney

0146

0141, 0143, 0149, 0152,

0138, 0144, 0146

0142, 0154

0154

0138, 0144, 0155

0138, 0144, 0156

0138, 0144, 0152, 0155

0146

0125, 0229

0140, 0141, 0142, 0149, 0152,

0146, 0156

0125, 0149, 0152, 0155

0143, 0144

0149, 0152, 0155

0141, 0142, 0143, 0149,

0152

0154, 0155

0151

0229

0142

0154, 0155

0142, 0149, 0154, 0155

0141, 0228, 0229

0154, 0155, 0228

0143

0142, 0154

0141, 0228, 0229

Sysline

0152

Sytong

0228

Tandy

0139, 0141, 0143, 0146, 0229

Tashiko

0144, 0145, 0147, 0228, 0229

Tatung

0141, 0149, 0152, 0155, 0229

TCM

0140, 0142

Teac

0155, 0229

Tec

0141, 0142, 0154, 0229

TEDELEX

0229

Teleavia

0148

Telecor

0155, 0229

Telefunken

0148, 0149, 0155, 0157

Telegazi

0155

Telemeister Telesonic Telestar Teletech Teleton Televideon Televiso Tensai

Tesmet Tevion Texet Thomson

Thorn Tokai Tokyo Tomashi Toshiba

Towada Trakton Trans Continens Transtec Trident Triumph

Vestel

Vexa Victor VIDEOLOGIC Videologique VideoSystem Videotechnic Viewsonic Visiola Vision Vortec Voxson

Waltham Watson Watt Radio Wega Wegavox Weltblick

0155

0142, 0152, 0154, 0155

0141, 0229

0228

0156

0142, 0143, 0149, 0154, 0155,

0229

0149

0140, 0142

0141, 0154, 0228, 0229

0121, 0122, 0141, 0148,

0149, 0153, 0155, 0157, 0159, 0210

0152, 0155

0149, 0155, 0229

0141, 0228

0151

0126, 0127, 0147, 0176, 0209,

0229

0146, 0229

0229

0155, 0229

0228

0229

0155

0145, 0146, 0149, 0150, 0152,

0155, 0229

0142, 0152, 0154, 0155

0147, 0149

0228

0141, 0143, 0228, 0229 0149, 0155 0228, 0229

0223

0141, 0228

0149, 0155, 0229

0149, 0152, 0155 0132, 0138, 0145, 0146, 0149,

0155

0141, 0155, 0229

0149, 0152, 0155

0141, 0144, 0228

0138, 0147, 0155

0154 0149, 0152, 0155, 0229

White Westinghouse

0152, 0155, 0228

Xrypton

0155

Yamishi

0155, 0229

Yokan

0155

Yoko

0125, 0140, 0141, 0142, 0143,

0149, 0152, 0154, 0155, 0228, 0229

Yorx

0143

Zanussi

0145, 0229

DVD

If operations are not possible using the preset codes below, you may be able to conduct operations with the preset codes for the BD, DVR (BDR, HDR).

Pioneer

2014

AEG

2188

Aiwa

2149

Akai

2096

Akura

2186

Alba

2122, 2133, 2143

Amitech

2188

AMW

2189

Awa

2189

Bang & Olufsen Bellagio

2189

Best Buy

2185

Brainwave Brandt

2112, 2139

Bush

2122, 2143, 2177, 2184

Cambridge Audio CAT

2182, 2183

Centrum

2183

CGV

2180, 2188

Cinetec

2189

Clatronic

2184

Coby

2190

Conia

2177

Continental Edison Crown

2188

C-Tech

2181

CyberHome Daenyx

2189

Daewoo

2130, 2154, 2188, 2189

Daewoo International Dalton

2187

Dansai

2179, 2188

Daytek

2105, 2128, 2189

Dayton

2189

DEC

2184

Decca

2188

Denon

2161, 2163

Denver

2164, 2184, 2186, 2190

Denzel

2178

Diamond

2180, 2181

0141, 0144,

2191

2188

2180

2189

2103, 2132

2189

Controlling the rest of your system

DK Digital

2129

Dmtech

2095

Dual

2178

DVX

2181

Easy Home

2185

Eclipse

2180

Electrohome Elin Elta Enzer

Finlux Gericom

Global Solutions Global Sphere Goodmans Graetz Grundig Grunkel

H&B Haaz HiMAX Hitachi

Innovation JVC Kansai

Kennex Kenwood KeyPlug Kiiro Kingavon Kiss Koda KXD

Lawson Lecson Lenco LG Life Lifetec Limit Loewe LogicLab

Magnavox Majestic Marantz Marquant Matsui Mecotek Medion MiCO Micromaxx Microstar Minoka Mizuda Monyka Mustek Mx Onda

Naiko

2188 2188 2142, 2188

2178

2180, 2188

2145

2181

2122, 2165, 2184

2178

2148 2188

2184

2180, 2181

2185 2110, 2178, 2185

2097

2119, 2136, 2152

2190

2188

2146

2188

2184

2178

2184

2185

2181

2179

2184, 2188

2111, 2115, 2135, 2138, 2160, 2171

2097

2181

2151

2181

2184 2190 2157

2188

2139

2188

2097

2180

2097

2097 2188 2184, 2185 2178 2101

2180

2188

Neufunk

2178

Nevir

2188

NU-TEC

2177

Onkyo

2167

Optim

2179

Optimus

2099

Orava

2184

Orbit

2189

Orion

2156

P&B

2184

Pacific

2181

Panasonic

2113, 2114, 2121, 2127,

2131, 2170

Philips

2100, 2106, 2117, 2118, 2126,

2134, 2157

Pointer

2188

Portland

2188

Powerpoint Prosonic Provision

Raite RedStar Reoc Roadstar Ronin Rowa Rownsonic

Saba Sabaki Saivod Samsung

Sansui Sanyo ScanMagic Schaub Lorenz Schneider Scientific Labs Scott SEG Sharp Sigmatek Silva Singer Skymaster Skyworth Slim Art SM Electronic Sony

Soundmaster Soundmax Spectra Standard Star Cluster Starmedia Sunkai Supervision Synn

Tatung

2189

2190

2184

2178

2186, 2188, 2190

2181

2116, 2184 2189 2177

2183

2112, 2139

2181

2188

2110, 2137, 2158, 2173,

2176

2180, 2181, 2188

2140, 2166

2101

2188

2095

2181

2120, 2187

2116, 2178, 2181, 2189

2097, 2141, 2174

2185

2186

2180, 2181

2153, 2181

2186

2188

2181

2104, 2108, 2123, 2124, 2125,

2150, 2175

2181

2189

2181

2184

2188

2181

2130, 2188

TCM

2097

Teac

2162, 2177, 2181

Tec

2186

Technika

2188

Telefunken Tensai Tevion Thomson Tokai Toshiba TRANScontinents Trio TruVision

Wharfedale Xbox

Xlogic XMS

Yamada Yamaha Yamakawa Yukai

If operations are not possible using the preset codes below, you may be able to conduct operations with the preset codes for the DVD, DVR (BDR, HDR).

Pioneer

Denon Hitachi JVC LG Marantz Mitsubishi Onkyo Panasonic Philips Samsung Sharp Sony Toshiba Yamaha

2183

2188

2097, 2181, 2187

2098, 2112, 2155, 2159

2178, 2186

2102, 2156, 2168, 2169, 2172

2188

2098

2181, 2188

2188

2101, 2147

2260, 2281

2290, 2291, 2293, 2294, 2295, 2296

2286, 2287

2304, 2305, 2306

2283, 2284, 2285, 2292

2189

2185

2180, 2181

2189 2106

2178, 2189

2034, 2192, 2255, 2258, 2259,

2310, 2311, 2312

2307, 2308, 2309

2302, 2303

2300, 2301

2289

2277, 2278, 2279

2280

2282

2288, 2262

2297, 2298, 2299

DVR (BDR, HDR)

If operations are not possible using the preset codes below, you may be able to conduct operations with the preset codes for the DVD, BD.

Pioneer

2078, 2099, 2107, 2109, 2144, 2157, 2193, 2194, 2195, 2196, 2258, 2259, 2260, 2261, 2264, 2265, 2266, 2270

Panasonic

2263, 2269

Sharp

2267, 2275

Sony

2268, 2271, 2272, 2273, 2276

Toshiba

2274

VCR

Pioneer

1053, 1108

Adyson

1050

Aiwa

1033, 1034, 1035

Akai

1034

Akiba

1040, 1050

Akura

1034, 1040, 1050

Alba

1035, 1036, 1037, 1040, 1050,

1051

Ambassador Amstrad Anitech ASA Asuka Audiosonic

Baird Bang & Olufsen Basic Line

Baur Bestar Black Panther Line Blaupunkt Bondstec Bush

Cathay Catron CGE Cimline Clatronic Condor Crown

Daewoo Dansai Dantax Daytron De Graaf Decca Denko Dual Dumont

1037

1033, 1050, 1051

1040, 1050

1038, 1039

1033, 1038, 1039, 1040, 1050

1051

1033, 1034, 1036, 1051

1052

1035, 1036, 1037, 1040,

1050, 1051

1039

1036, 1037, 1051

1035, 1036, 1040, 1050, 1051

1037

1033, 1034

1036, 1037, 1040, 1050, 1051

1040, 1050, 1051

1033, 1034, 1039

1050

1034, 1051, 1060

1036, 1051

1039

1037, 1050

1051

1035, 1040, 1050

1037, 1050

1036, 1037, 1051

1035

1036, 1051

1039

1033, 1039

Elbe

1051

Elcatech

1050

Elsay

1050

Elta

1040, 1050, 1051

Emerson

1050

ESC

1036, 1051

Etzuko

1040, 1050

Ferguson

1034

Fidelity

1033, 1050

Finlandia

1039

Finlux

1033, 1034, 1039

Firstline

1035, 1038, 1040, 1050

Flint

1035

Formenti/Phoenix Frontech

1037

Fujitsu

1033

Funai

1033

Galaxy

1033

GBC

1037, 1040

GEC

1039

Geloso

1040

General

1037

General Technic GoldHand

1040, 1050

Goldstar

1033, 1048

Goodmans

1033, 1036, 1037, 1038,

1040, 1050, 1051

Graetz

1034

Granada

1039

Grandin

1033, 1036, 1037, 1038, 1040,

1050, 1051

Grundig

1039, 1040

Hanseatic

1038, 1039, 1051

Harwood

1050

HCM

1040, 1050

Hinari

1035, 1040, 1050, 1051

Hisawa

1035

Hitachi

1033, 1034, 1039, 1045

Hypson

1035, 1040, 1050, 1051

Impego

1037

Imperial

1033

Inno Hit

1036, 1037, 1039, 1040, 1050,

1051

Innovation

1035

Interbuy

1038, 1050

Interfunk

1039

Intervision

1033, 1051

Irradio

1038, 1040, 1050

ITT

1034

ITV

1036, 1038, 1051

JVC

1034, 1046

Kaisui

1040, 1050

Karcher

1039

Kendo

1035, 1036, 1037, 1050

Korpel

1040, 1050

Kyoto

1050

Lenco

1036

Leyco

1040, 1050

1033, 1038, 1049

1035

1039

Lifetec

1035

Loewe Opta Logik

1040, 1050

Lumatron

1036, 1051

Luxor

1050

M Electronic Manesth

1040, 1050

Marantz

1039

Mark

1051

Matsui

1035, 1038

Matsushita

1033, 1039

Mediator

1039

Medion

1035

Memorex

1033, 1038

Memphis

1040, 1050

Micromaxx

1035

Microstar

1035

Migros

1033

Multitech

1033, 1037, 1039, 1040,

1050

Murphy

1033

NEC

1034

Neckermann NEI

1039

Nesco

1040, 1050

Nikkai

1037, 1050, 1051

Nokia

1034, 1051

Nordmende Oceanic

1033, 1034

Okano

1035, 1050, 1051

Orion

1035

Orson

1033

Osaki

1033, 1038, 1040, 1050

Otto Versand Palladium

1034, 1038, 1040, 1050

Panasonic

1043

Pathe Marconi Perdio

1033

Philco

1050

Philips

1039, 1045, 1052

Phonola

1039

Portland

1036, 1037, 1051

Prinz

1033

Profex

1040

Proline

1033

Prosonic

1035, 1051

Pye

1039

Quelle

1033, 1039

Radialva

1050

Radiola

1039

Rex

1034

RFT

1037, 1039, 1050

Roadstar

1036, 1038, 1040, 1050,

1051

Royal

1050

Saba

1034

Saisho

1035, 1040

Samsung

1041

Samurai

1037, 1050

1038, 1039

1033

1034, 1039

1034

1039

1034

Controlling the rest of your system

Sansui

1034

Saville

1051

SBR

1039

Schaub Lorenz Schneider

1038, 1039, 1040, 1050, 1051

SEG SEI-Sinudyne Seleco Sentra Sentron Sharp Shintom Shivaki Siemens Silva Silver Sinudyne Solavox Sonneclair Sonoko Sontec Sony Standard Stern Sunkai Sunstar Suntronic Sunwood Symphonic

Taisho Tandberg Tashiko Tatung TCM Teac Tec Teleavia Telefunken Teletech Tenosal Tensai Tevion Thomson Thorn Tokai Tonsai Toshiba Towada Towika TVA

Uher Ultravox United Quick Star Universum

Videon Weltblick Yamishi

Yokan Yoko

1033, 1034

1033, 1035, 1036, 1037,

1040, 1050, 1051

1039 1034 1037, 1050

1040, 1050

1042

1040, 1050

1038

1051

1039

1037

1050

1036, 1051

1038

1044

1036, 1051

1051

1035

1033

1033 1040, 1050

1050

1035

1051

1033

1033, 1034, 1039 1035 1051

1037, 1050, 1051

1034

1050, 1051

1040, 1050

1033, 1038, 1040, 1050

1035

1034, 1048

1034

1038, 1040, 1050

1040

1034, 1039, 1047 1040, 1050 1040, 1050

1037

1038

1051

1036, 1051

1033, 1038, 1039

1035

1038

1040, 1050

1037, 1038, 1040, 1050

Satellite Set Top Box

Pioneer

6220, 6219, 6204

@sat

6251

@Sky

6238

ABsat

6180

Acoustic Solutions ADB

6174

Akai

6214

Akura

6228

Alba

6176, 6200, 6180, 6217

Allsat

6214

Alltech Allvision Amitronica Ampere Amstrad

6236, 6180

Anglo

6180

Ankaro Ansonic Anttron Apollo Apro

6232

Arcon

6192

Arcus

6193

Armstrong Arnion ASA

6230

Asat

6214

ASCI

6213, 6238

ASLF

6180

AssCom Astra

6255, 6180

Astratec Astrell

6202

Astro

6177, 6236, 6255, 6200, 6246,

6215, 6222, 6243

Atlanta Atsat

6251

AtSky

6238

Audioline Audioton Austar Avalon Axil

6244, 6186, 6245

Axis

6267

Axitronic B.net

6232

B@ytronic Balmet Beko

6176

Belson Big Sat Black Diamond Blaupunkt Blue Sky Boca

6256, 6180, 6252, 6185, 6257,

6237, 6187, 6188

Bodner & Mann

6217

6180

6252, 6238, 6199

6180

6256, 6261

6202, 6243, 6256, 6261,

6180

6245 6200

6176

6214

6251

6220

6268, 6269

6245

6232 6200

6174

6261

6228

6230, 6199

6186

6245

6186

6217

6177

6180

6194

Boshmann

6244, 6247

Boston

6227

Brainwave

6232, 6231

British Sky Broadcasting Broco

6180

BskyB

6210

6195

Bubu Sat

6180

Bush

6254, 6217, 6264, 6228, 6190,

6232, 6268, 6201, 6265, 6182

Cambridge

6236

Canal Digital Canal Satellite

Canal+ CGV Cherokee Chess CityCom

Clark Classic Clatronic Clayton Clemens Kamphus Cobra Colombia Columbia Comag

Comsat Condor Connexions Conrad Coship Crown Cryptovision CS Cyfrowy Polsat Cyrus

D-box Daewoo Dantax Deltasat Denver Digatron Digenius Digiality Digifusion Digihome DigiLogic DigiQuest DigiSat Digisky Digital Digital Vision DigitalBox Dijam DirecTV Discovery Distratel

6220

6277

6241, 6252

6257, 6237, 6189, 6187, 6188

6247

6220, 6219, 6278,

6220, 6277

6244, 6183

6194

6213, 6180, 6238, 6228

6229, 6255, 6179, 6192,

6200

6232

6244

6228

6261

6217

6214

6275

6187

6195

6261

6256 6256

6256, 6252, 6185, 6199, 6244,

6244

6255, 6253

6261

6256, 6236, 6207, 6255

6186, 6232

6176

6220

6267, 6180, 6195, 6268, 6182

6228

6192

6245

6231

6229, 6226

6255, 6238

6268, 6269

6217, 6265, 6218

6217

6251, 6186, 6247 6252 6186

6269

6222, 6247

6263

6194

6202, 6250

6210

DMT

6192

DNT

6214, 6261

Doro

6232

Dual

6252

Durabrand

6217, 6218

Echolink

6185

Echostar

6220, 6233, 6261, 6176,

6180, 6181, 6239

Edision

6247

Einhell

6256, 6236, 6180

Elap

6180, 6244, 6183

Elbe

6245

Elless

6230

Elsat

6180

Elta

6214

eMTech

6196

Energy Sistem Engel EP Sat Eurieult Eurocrypt EuroLine Europa Europhon Eurosat Eurosky

6230

Eurostar Eutelsat Eutra Evesham Exator

Fagor Fenner Ferguson Fidelity Finlandia Finlux FinnSat Flair Mate Fly Com FMD Freecom FTEmaximal Fuba

6196

Galaxis Gardiner Garnet GbSAT Gecco General Satellite Globo GOD Digital Gold Box Gold Vision Golden Interstar Goodmans

6271, 6218, 6201, 6190

Gran Prix

6247

6180, 6227

6176

6202

6176

6227

6236, 6255

6256, 6229, 6255 6189 6256, 6213, 6229, 6236, 6255,

6255, 6179

6180

6230

6218

6200

6203

6180

6176, 6264, 6268, 6269

6236

6176

6176, 6207, 6228

6230

6180

6186

6213, 6244, 6186

6236

6180, 6189

6177, 6229, 6261, 6207, 6226,

6220, 6267

6179 6192 6196

6246, 6199

6241

6230, 6227, 6238, 6199, 6257

6214

6220, 6219

6247

6250

6176, 6254, 6217, 6264,

6230

Granada

6176

Grandin

6228

Grocos

6239, 6186

Grundig

6220, 6177, 6217, 6264, 6232,

6218, 6201, 6190

Haensel & Gretel Haier Hama Hanseatic Hauppauge HB

6196

Heliocom Helium Hiro

6189

Hirschmann

6236, 6207, 6255, 6230, 6252, 6199, 6189

Hitachi HNE

6256

Hornet Houston Humax Huth

6256, 6255, 6192, 6193

Hyundai ID Digital

ILLUSION sat Imperial Ingelen Inno Hit International Interstar Intervision Inves

6268

iotronic ITT Nokia

Jaeger K-SAT

Kamm Kaon

6251

KaTelco Kathrein

6200, 6180, 6179, 6272, 6183

Kendo Kenwood Key West Kiton KR

6200

Kreiling Kreiselmeyer Kyostar

L&S Electronic Labgear LaSAT Leiko Lemon Lenco Lenson LG

6192

Lifesat Listo

6228

6256

6245

6183

6215, 6222

6231, 6232

6255

6267, 6177, 6229, 6261,

6176, 6217, 6218

6251

6261

6241, 6268, 6242

6192

6241

6247

6222, 6216, 6223, 6238, 6232

6213, 6261

6228

6256

6196

6255

6244

6176, 6207

6238

6180

6267

6177, 6214, 6213, 6262,

6252

6220

6256

6213

6213, 6194, 6228

6177

6200

6256, 6238

6195

6177, 6256, 6229, 6255, 6230

6228

6238

6255, 6180

6236

6256, 6229, 6180

Lodos

6217

Logik

6217

Logix

6192

Lorenzen

6256, 6229, 6255, 6226,

6231, 6257, 6237

Luxor

6236, 6207, 6265

M Electronic Manata Manhattan Marantz Maspro Matsui

Max Maximum Mediabox Mediacom MediaSat

Medion

Medison Mega MegaSat Metronic

Metz Micro Micro Elektronic Micro Technology Micromaxx Microstar Microtec Mitsubishi Morgan’s

Multibroadcast Multichoice Myryad Mysat MySky

NEOTION Netsat Neuhaus Neuling Neusat Neveling Newton NextWave Nichimen Nikko Noda Electronic Nokia Nordmende

Octagon OctalTV Onn Opentel Optex

6179

6256, 6180

6176, 6251

6214

6177, 6180

6177, 6217, 6271, 6228, 6268,

6269

6255

6192, 6238 6220, 6219

6198

6220, 6219, 6236, 6278,

6277

6256, 6229, 6180, 6230, 6192,

6252, 6238, 6199, 6228

6180

6214

6189

6256, 6200, 6180, 6179,

6202, 6250, 6238, 6244

6177

6236, 6255, 6200, 6180, 6231

6180

6229

6229, 6192, 6226

6180

6176

6214, 6256, 6180, 6252,

6199

6228

6174

6214

6180

6212, 6211

6238

6263

6236, 6255, 6180

6256, 6252, 6257, 6188

6180

6226

6261

6193

6254

6214, 6180

6202

6220, 6176, 6207, 6206

6176

6200

6231

6217, 6218

6252, 6199

6213, 6180, 6250, 6244, 6203,

6180

Controlling the rest of your system

Orbis

6252, 6238, 6199

Orbitech

6213, 6236, 6215, 6222,

6216, 6223

P/Sat

6252

Pace

6220, 6214, 6176, 6181, 6273,

6212, 6211

Pacific

6217

Packard Bell Palcom Palladium Palsat Panasonic Panda Pansat Pass Patriot peeKTon Philips

Phoenix Phonotrend Pilotime Pino Pixx Planet PMB Polytron Portland Preisner Premier Primacom Pro Basic Proline Promax Proscan Quelle Radiola Radix Rainbow RCA Rebox Regal RFT Roadstar Rollmaster Rover Rownsonic SAB Saba Sabre Sagem Saivod Salora Samsung

Sanyo SAT Sat Control Sat Partner Sat Team

6267

6229, 6226, 6239

6261, 6236

6236

6176, 6178

6177, 6176, 6255

6191

6183

6256

6186, 6245

6220, 6177, 6214, 6275, 6219, 6277, 6268, 6232, 6179, 6200, 6176, 6263

6245

6233

6278 6238 6191

6261

6180, 6203

6261

6195 6256, 6261, 6243, 6185 6219

6267

6220, 6184

6217

6176

6234

6229, 6255

6214

6261, 6243

6200

6234

6196

6227

6214

6220, 6180

6244

6180

6183

6227, 6251

6255, 6230, 6202, 6184

6176

6275, 6258, 6277 6245

6252

6220, 6198, 6197, 6273,

6253

6228

6236

6251

6236, 6200

6180

SAT+

6239

Satcom

6255

Satec

6180

Satelco

6252

Satplus

6222

SatyCon

6247

Schaecke

6200

Schaub Lorenz Schneider Schwaiger

6230, 6202, 6192, 6238, 6199, 6186, 6257, 6247, 6232, 6187, 6188

Scientific Atlanta SCS Sedea Electronique

6198, 6250, 6228

Seemann SEG Septimo Serd Servimat ServiSat Shark Sharp Siemens Sigmatek Silva SilverCrest Skantin SKR SKT SKY SKY Italia Sky XL Skymaster

6239, 6183, 6203, 6184

Skymax Skypex Skyplus SkySat Skyvision SL

6256, 6229, 6230, 6231, 6257, 6232

SM Electronic Smart

6246, 6244, 6257, 6247

SmartVision Sony SR

6256

Star Sat Starland Starlite Stream Stream System Strong

6245, 6217, 6239

Sumin Sunny Sunsat Sunstar SuperMax Supratech

6196, 6245

6198, 6227

6267, 6256, 6262, 6255,

6229, 6230

6213, 6192, 6227, 6217, 6228

6199

6229

6180

6256

6263, 6210, 6212, 6211

6235, 6220, 6219, 6176

6209

6256, 6213,

6261

6202

6203

6180, 6227 6247 6265, 6218

6177, 6261, 6238

6245

6187

6180

6220, 6212

6227, 6199

6233, 6180, 6192, 6238,

6214, 6244

6230

6230, 6252, 6238, 6199

6213, 6236, 6255, 6180

6238

6233, 6180, 6239

6256, 6261, 6180, 6243, 6252,

6186

6196

6180

6214

6212

6251

6220, 6228, 6256, 6200, 6180,

6199 6251

6180

6174, 6256

6193

6244

Systec

6238

Tantec

6176

Targa

6191

Tatung

6176

TBoston

6227, 6245

Tecatel

6233

Technical

6228

Technika

6217, 6232, 6218

TechniSat

6213, 6261, 6176, 6236,

6215, 6222, 6216, 6223

Technomate Technosat Technosonic Technotrend Technowelt Techwood Telasat TELE System Teleciel Teleka Telesat Telestar

Teletech Televes

Telewire Tempo Tevion Thomson

Thorn Tiny Tioko Titan TNT SAT Tokai Tonna Topfield Toshiba Trevi Triasat Triax

Turnsat Twinner

Unisat United Univers Universum

Van Hunen Variosat VEA Ventana Vestel VH Sat Viasat

6250

6193

6254, 6232

6232

6256, 6255

6213, 6217, 6228, 6218

6255

6261, 6227, 6239, 6203

6200

6261, 6236, 6255, 6200

6255

6213, 6236, 6215, 6222, 6216,

6223, 6227, 6238, 6228, 6232

6213

6256, 6176, 6236, 6196, 6251,

6238, 6257

6252 6193 6254, 6180, 6239, 6232, 6184

6220, 6219, 6180, 6255, 6176, 6265, 6277, 6234, 6264, 6210, 6212

6176

6232

6256

6189, 6184

6258

6214

6176, 6236, 6180, 6203

6198

6176, 6217

6227

6236

6220, 6214, 6256, 6189, 6253, 6228, 6203, 6261, 6213, 6257, 6244, 6195, 6264, 6227, 6243, 6180, 6236

6180

6180, 6203

6214, 6256

6227

6189

6177, 6213, 6229, 6255,

6230, 6215, 6227

6226

6177

6245

6214

6213, 6227, 6217, 6218

6229

6273

Viola Digital Vision Visionic Visiosat

Vitecom Volcasat VTech

Wetekom Wewa Wharfedale Wisi

Worldsat WorthIt! Woxter

Xoro Xsat Xtreme

Yakumo ZapMaster

Zehnder

Zeta Technology Zodiac

Satellite Set Top Box (SAT/PVR Combination)

@sat Allvision

Atsat B@ytronic

Boca BskyB Bush

Canal Satellite Comag

Daewoo Digifusion Digihome DigiQuest Digital DMT

Edision eMTech

GbSAT Gecco Globo Goodmans

Hirschmann Humax Huth Hyundai

Kathrein

6232

6228, 6189

6250 6213, 6254, 6180, 6244, 6186,

6191

6244 6245

6179

6236

6176

6217, 6265, 6218

6177, 6256, 6229, 6261, 6176,

6236, 6255, 6230, 6252, 6199

6213, 6196, 6227, 6194 6190

6245

6191

6180, 6196, 6181

6251

6244

6230

6213, 6262, 6179, 6192, 6252, 6227, 6238, 6199, 6244, 6247, 6249

6251

6187

6254

6192

6261, 6200

6199

6251

6230, 6199

6210

6199, 6187

6182

6269 6218 6251

6187

6247

6196

6196 6199 6199

6254, 6218

6241, 6242

6192

6272

6214

6278

6230, 6199

LaSAT

6230

6192

Luxor

6265

Maximum

6238

Mediacom

6198

MediaSat

6277

Medion

6230, 6199

Microstar

6192

Morgan’s

6199

MySky

6212, 6211

NEOTION

6238

Nichimen

6254

Nokia

6206

Opentel

6199

Orbis

6199

Pace

6273, 6211

Panasonic

6178

Philips

6263, 6277

Pilotime

6278

Pixx

6191

Proscan

6234

Rebox

6196

Sagem

6258

Samsung

6198, 6197, 6273

Sat Control

6251

Schneider

6198

Schwaiger

6230, 6192, 6199, 6187

Sedea Electronique Serd

6199

Sharp

6218

SilverCrest

6187

SKY

6210, 6212, 6211

SKY Italia

6212

Sky XL

6199

Skymaster

6192

Skypex

6230

Skyplus

6230, 6238, 6199

Stream System Sumin Sunny

Targa TechniSat Technosonic Telestar Thomson TNT SAT Topfield

Viasat Visiosat

Wisi Xoro

Xtreme Zehnder

6199 6251

6191

6216, 6223

6210, 6265 6258

6198

6273

6254, 6191

6230

6191

6251

6192, 6199, 6249

6251

6254

6198

Cable Set Top Box

Pioneer

6205, 6325, 6328, 6329

ABC

6266

ADB

6175

Auna

6175

Austar

6276

Bell & Howell Birmingham Cable Communica-

Cablecom Fosgate

France Telecom Freebox

General Instrument Humax Jerrold Kabel Deutschland Macab

Madritel Magnavox Memorex Motorola

Nokia Noos NTL

Optus Orange

Pace Panasonic Paragon Philips Pulsar Runco

Sagem Salora Samsung Scientific Atlanta StarHub Supercable

Telewest Thomson Toshiba

UPC US Electronics

Virgin Media Visiopass

Zenith Ziggo

tions

6276

6224, 6248

6276, 6266

6260

6208

6260

6276, 6221

6276

6260

6221

6260, 6270 6240 6240

6260 6240

6270

6240

6208

6266

6270

6276

6274

6175

6266

6240

6276

6240

6221, 6240

6276

6225 6270, 6224

6240

6225, 6221

6260

6276, 6266

6224

6225

6276

Controlling the rest of your system

Cable Set Top Box (Cable/ PVR Combination)

Freebox

6274

Humax

6248, 6224

Nokia

6208

Scientific Atlanta Telewest Thomson UPC

6270

Virgin Media

Pioneer

5067, 5068, 5070, 5071, 5072, 5073, 5074, 5075

AKAI

5043

Asuka Denon Fisher Goldstar Hitachi Kenwood Luxman Marantz Onkyo Panasonic Philips RCA

5013, 5029

Roadstar Sharp Sony

5012, 5023, 5026, 5027, 5028,

5039

TEAC

5015, 5016, 5034, 5035, 5037

Technics Victor Yamaha

CD-R

Pioneer Philips

Yamaha

Laser Disc Player

Pioneer

5007, 5008, 5009, 5010

6225

6270

6225

5000, 5011, 5062, 5063, 5064,

5045 5019

5048

5040

5042

5020, 5021, 5031

5049

5033

5017, 5018, 5030, 5050

5036

5022, 5032, 5044

5052

5051

5041

5014

5024, 5025, 5038, 5046, 5047

5001, 5053, 5071

5054

5055

5002, 5003, 5004, 5005, 5006,

Casette Deck

Pioneer

5058, 5059

Digital Tape

Pioneer

5057

Pioneer

5056

Network Audio Player

Pioneer

5063

Game

X-Box 2313

AV Receiver

Pioneer

5062

Chapter

Additional information

Troubleshooting

Incorrect operations are often mistaken for trouble and malfunctions. If you think that there is something wrong with this component, check the points below. Take a look at the other components and electrical appliances being used, because sometimes the problem may lie there. If the trouble isn’t sorted out even after going through the checks below, ask your nearest Pioneer authorized independent service company to carry out repair work.

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If the unit does not operate normally due to external effects such as static electricity disconnect the power plug from the outlet and insert again to return to normal operating conditions.

General

 The power does not turn on.  Disconnect the power plug from the outlet, and insert again.  Make sure there are no loose strands of speaker wire touching

the rear panel. This could cause the receiver to shut off automatically.

 The receiver suddenly switches off.  When the Auto Power Down function is working, the power will

automatically turn off if the receiver has not operated for several hours. Check the setting for the Auto Power Down function (see The Auto Power Down menu on page 52).

 After about a minute (you won’t be able to switch the unit on

during this time), switch the receiver back on. If the message persists, call a Pioneer authorized independent service company.

 The power suddenly turns on or off, or the input suddenly

changes (When the Control with HDMI is ON).

 This happens because of the synchronized operation due to

the Control with HDMI function. If synchronized operations are not needed, set the Control with HDMI to OFF (see HDMI

Setup on page 53).

 OVERHEAT shows in the display and the power turns off.  The temperature within the unit has exceeded the allowable

value. Try moving the unit for better ventilation (page 2).

 Lower the volume level.  TEMP shows in the display and the volume level drops.

 The temperature within the unit has exceeded the allowable

value. Try moving the unit for better ventilation (page 2).

 Lower the volume level.

 No sound is output when an input function is selected.  Use

VOLUME +/–

 Press

MUTE

 Press

SPEAKERS

Switching the speaker terminal on page 14).

 Set the

according to the type of connections made (page 25).

 Make sure the component is connected correctly (refer to

Connecting your equipment on page 11).

 Check the audio output settings of the source component.  Refer to the instruction manual supplied with the source

component.

 No image is output when an input function is selected.  Make sure the component is connected correctly (refer to

Connecting your equipment on page 11).

 VSX-527 only: Use the same type of video cables for the source

component and TV to connect to this receiver (see About video

outputs connection (VSX-527 only) on page 16).

 VSX-827 only: Check The Input Assign menu on page 50 to

make sure you’re assigned the correct input.

 The video input selected on the TV monitor is incorrect. Refer

to the instruction manual supplied with the TV.

 VSX-827 only: For HDMI, or when Video Converter is set to OFF

and a TV and another component are connected with different cords (in Video C onv erte r on page 50), you must connect your TV to this receiver using the same type of video cable as you used to connect your video component.

 VSX-827 only: Some components (such as video game units)

have resolutions that may not be converted. If adjusting this receiver’s Resolution setting (in Resolut ion on page 51) and/or the resolution settings on your component or display doesn’t work, try switching Video Converter (in Vid eo C onverter on

page 50) OFF.

 No sound from subwoofer.  Make sure the subwoofer is switched on.  If the subwoofer has a volume knob, make sure it’s turned up.  The Dolby Digital or DTS source you are listening to may not

have an LFE channel.

 Switch the subwoofer setting in Speaker Setting on page 47 to

YES or PLUS.

 Switch the LFE ATT (LFE Attenuate) on page 37 to LFEATT 0 or

LFEATT 5.

to turn up the volume.

on the remote control to turn muting off.

to select the proper speaker set (see

SIGNAL SEL

to H (HDMI), C1/O1 (digital) or A (analog)

 No sound from surround or center speakers.  Connect the speakers properly (page 12).  Refer to Speaker Setting on page 47 to check the speaker

settings.

 Refer to Channel Level on page 49 to check the speaker levels.  The OSD screen (Home Menu, etc.) isn’t displayed.

 The OSD will not appear if you have connected using the

composite output to your TV. Use HDMI connection when setting up the system.

 The Phase Control feature doesn’t seem to have an

audible effect.

 If applicable, check that the lowpass filter switch on your

subwoofer is off, or the lowpass cutoff is set to the highest frequency setting. If there is a PHASE setting on your subwoofer, set it to 0º (or depending on the subwoofer, the setting where you think it has the best overall effect on the sound).

 Make sure the speaker distance setting is correct for all

speakers (see Speaker Distance on page 49).

 Considerable noise in radio broadcasts.  Connect the antenna (page 21) and adjust the position for best

reception.

 Route any loose cables away from the antenna terminals and

wires.

 Fully extend the FM wire antenna, position for best reception,

and secure to a wall (or connect an outdoor FM antenna).

 Connect an additional internal or external AM antenna

(page 21).

 Turn off equipment causing interference or move it away from

the receiver (or move antennas f arther away from equipment causing noise).

 Broadcast stations cannot be selected automatically.  Connect an outdoor antenna (page 21).

 Noise during playback of a cassette deck.  Move the cassette deck away from your receiver, until the noise

disappears.

 No sound is output or a noise is output when software

with DTS is played back.

 Make sure the player’s settings are correct and/or the DTS

signal out is on. Refer to the instruction manual supplied with the DVD player.

 There seems to be a time lag between the speakers and

the output of the subwoofer.

 See Automatically setting up for surround sound (MCACC) on

page 23 to set up your system again using MCACC (this will

automatically compensate for a delay in the subwoofer output).

Additional information

 After using the Auto MCACC setup, the speaker size

setting (LARGE or SMALL) is incorrect.

 Low-frequency noise could have been caused by an air

conditioner or motor. Switch off all appliances in the room and rerun the Auto MCACC setup.

 Can’t operate the remote control.  Replace the batteries (page 10).  Operate within 7 m, 30º of the remote sensor (page 10).  Remove the obstacle or operate from another position.  Avoid exposing the remote sensor on the front panel to direct

light.

 The display is dark or off.  Press

DIMMER

the default.

 The front panel display switches over for no apparent

reason to various different displays.

 This happens because the demo display is in operation. To turn

off the demo display, press any button to go back to the original display, or set the FL Demo Mode to OFF (see The FL

Demo Mode menu on page 52).

 The receiver doesn’t recognize iPod touch/iPhone.  Try the following.

1. Simultaneously keep pressing the sleep button and home button on the iPod touch or iPhone for over 10 seconds to restart.

2. Turn on the receiver.

3. Connect the iPod touch/iPhone to the receiver.

on the remote control repeatedly to return to

 The

Bluetooth

connected or operated. Sound from the wireless technology device is not emitted or the sound is interrupted.

 Check that no object that emits electromagnetic waves in the

2.4 GHz band (microwave oven, wireless LAN device or Bluetooth wireless technology apparatus) is near the unit. If such an object is near the unit, set the unit far from it. Or, stop using the object emitting the electromagnetic waves.

 Check that the Bluetooth wireless technology device is not too

far from the unit and that obstructions are not set between the

Bluetooth wireless technology device and the unit. Set the Bluetooth wireless technology device and the unit so that the

distance between them is less than about 10 m and no obstructions exist between them.

 Check that the Bluetooth ADAPTER and the ADAPTER PORT

terminal of the unit are correctly connected.

 The Bluetooth wireless technology device may not be set to the

communication mode supporting the Bluetooth wireless technology. Check the setting of the Bluetooth wireless technology device.

 Check that pairing is correct. The pairing setting was deleted

from this unit or the Bluetooth wireless technology device. Reset the pairing.

 Check that the profile is correct. Use a Bluetooth wireless

technology device that supports A2DP profile and AVRCP profile.

wireless technology device cannot be

Bluetooth

NETWORK feature

 Cannot access the network.  The LAN cable is not firmly connected. Firmly connect the LAN

cable (page 20).

 The router is not switched on. Switch on the router.  Internet security software is currently installed in the

connected component. There are cases where a component with Internet security software installed cannot be accessed.

 The audio component on the network which has been

switched off is switched on. Switch on the audio component on the network before switching on this receiver.

 Playback does not start while ‘Connecting Wired...’

continues to be displayed.

 The component is currently disconnected from this receiver or

the power supply. Check whether the component is properly connected to this receiver or the power supply.

 The PC or Internet radio is not properly operated.  The corresponding IP address is not properly set. Switch on the

built-in DHCP server function of your router, or set up the network manually according to your network environment (page 52).

 The IP address is being automatically configured. The

automatic configuration process takes time. Please wait.

 The audio files stored on components on the network,

such as a PC, cannot be played back.

 Windows Media Player 11 or Windows Media Player 12 is not

currently installed on your PC. Install Windows Media Player 11 or Windows Media Player 12 on your PC.

 Audio files recorded in MPEG-4 AAC or FLAC are being played

back on Windows Media Player 11 or Windows Media Player

12. Audio files recorded in MPEG-4 AAC or FLAC cannot be played back on Windows Media Player 11 or Windows Media Player 12. Try using another server. Refer to the operation manual supplied with your server.

 The component connected to the network is not properly

operated.

Check whether the component is affected by special circumstances or is in the sleep mode.

Try rebooting the component if necessary.

 The component connected to the network does not permit file

sharing. Try changing the settings for the component connected to the network.

 The folder stored on the component connected to the network

has been deleted or damaged. Check the folder stored on the component connected to the network.

Note

Additional information

 Network connections could be restricted due to the

computer’s network settings, security settings, etc. Check the computer’s network settings, security settings, etc.

 Supported file formats vary by server. As such, files not

supported by your server are not displayed on this unit. For more information check with the manufacturer of your server.

 Cannot access the component connected to the network.  The component connected to the network is not properly set. If

the client is automatically authorized, you need to enter the corresponding information again. Check whether the connection status is set to “Do not authorize”.

 There are no playable audio files on the component connected

to the network. Check the audio files stored on the component connected to the network.

 Audio playback is undesirably stopped or disturbed.  The audio file currently being played back was not recorded in

a format playable on this receiver.

Check whether the audio file was recorded in a format supported by this receiver.

Check whether the folder has been damaged or corrupted.

Note that there are cases where even the audio files listed as playable on this receiver cannot be played back or displayed (page 46).

 The LAN cable is currently disconnected. Connect the LAN

cable properly (page 20).

 There is heavy traffic on the network with the Internet being

accessed on the same network. Use 100BASE-TX to access the components on the network.

 When in the DMR mode, depending on the external controller

being used, playback may be interrupted when a volume operation is performed from the controller. In this case, adjust the volume from the receiver or remote control.

 Cannot access Windows Media Player 11 or Windows

Media Player 12.

 In case of Windows Media Player 11: You are currently logged

onto the domain through your PC with Windows XP or Windows Vista installed. Instead of logging onto the domain, log onto the local machine (page 40).

 In case of Windows Media Player 12: You are currently logged

onto the domain through your PC with Windows 7 installed. Instead of logging onto the domain, log onto the local machine (page 40).

 Cannot listen to Internet radio stations.  The firewall settings for components on the network are

currently in operation. Check the firewall settings for components on the network.

 You are currently disconnected from the Internet. Check the

connection settings for components on the network, and consult with your network service provider if necessary (page 41).

 The broadcasts from an Internet radio station are stopped or

interrupted. There are cases where you cannot listen to some Internet radio stations even when they are listed in the list of Internet radio stations on this receiver (page 40).

 The NETWORK function cannot be operated with the

buttons on the remote control.

 The remote control is not currently set to the NETWORK mode.

Press

NETWORK

mode (page 44).

to set the remote control to the NETWORK

HDMI

 No picture or sound.  If the problem still persists when connecting your HDMI

component directly to your monitor, please consult the component or monitor manual or contact the manufacturer for support.

 No picture.  VSX-527 only: Video signals that are input from the analog video

terminal will not output from the HDMI terminal. Signals that are input from the HDMI terminal will not output from the analog video terminal. Be consistent with the type of cable between input and output.

 Depending in the output settings of the source component, it

may be outputting a video format that can’t be displayed. Change the output settings of the source, or connect using the composite video jacks.

 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 composite video jacks.

 Depending on the connected source component, it’s possible

that it will not work with this receiver (even if it is HDCPcompatible). In this case, connect using the composite video jacks between source and receiver.

 If video images do not appear on your TV, try adjusting the

resolution, Deep Color or other setting for your component.

 To output signals in Deep Color, use an HDMI cable (High

Speed HDMI® Cable) to connect this receiver to a component or TV with the Deep Color feature.

 No sound, or sound suddenly ceases.  Check that the HDMI setting is set to AMP (page 37).  If the component is a DVI device, use a separate connection for

the audio.

 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.

 Turning on/off the device connected to this unit’s HDMI OUT

terminal during playback, or disconnecting/connecting the HDMI cable during playback, may cause noise or interrupted audio.

 Synchronized operation not possible using Control with

HDMI function.

 Check the HDMI connections.  The cable may be damaged.  Select ON for the Control with HDMI setting (see HDMI Setup

on page 53).

 Turn the TV’s power on before turning on this receiver’s power.  Set the TV side Control with HDMI setting to on (see TV’s

operating instructions).

Important information regarding the HDMI connection

There are cases where you may not be able to route HDMI signals through this receiver (this depends on the HDMI equipped component you are connecting-check with the manufacturer for HDMI compatibility information).

If you aren’t receiving HDMI signals properly through this receiver (from your component), please try the following configuration when connecting up.

Configuration A

Connect your HDMI-equipped component directly to the display using an HDMI cable. Then use the most convenient connection (digital is recommended) for sending audio to the receiver. See the operating instructions for more on audio connections. Set the display volume to minimum when using this configuration.

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Depending on the component, audio output may be limited to the number of channels available from the connected display unit (for example audio output is reduced to 2 channels for a monitor with stereo audio limitations).

Note

•

If you want to switch the input source, you’ll have to switch functions on both the receiver and your display unit.

•

Since the sound is muted on the display when using the HDMI connection, you must adjust the volume on the display every time you switch input sources.

Configuration B (VSX-827 only)

Use component video cables to connect the video output of your HDMI-equipped component to the receiver’s component video input. The receiver can then convert the analog component video signal to a digital HDMI signal for transmission to the display. For this configuration, use the most convenient connection (digital is recommended) for sending audio to the receiver. See the operating instructions for more on audio connections.

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The picture quality will change slightly during conversion.

Windows 7

Windows and the Windows logo are trademarks of the Microsoft group of companies.

About iPod/iPhone/iPad

“Made for iPod,” “Made for iPhone” and “Made for iPad” mean that an electronic accessory has been designed to connect specifically to iPod, iPhone, or iPad, respectively, and has been certified by the developer to meet Apple performance standards. Apple is not responsible for the operation of this device or its compliance with safety and regulatory standards. Please note that the use of this accessory with iPod, iPhone, or iPad may affect wireless performance.

Apple, AirPlay, iPad, iPhone, iPod, iPod shuffle, iPod nano, iPod touch, iTunes and Mac are trademarks of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries. The AirPlay logo is a trademark of Apple Inc.

Additional information

About FLAC

FLAC Decoder

Redistribution and use in source and binary forms, with or without modification, are permitted provided that the following conditions are met:

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Redistributions of source code must retain the above copyright notice, this list of conditions and the following disclaimer.

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Redistributions in binary form must reproduce the above copyright notice, this list of conditions and the following disclaimer in the documentation and/or other materials provided with the distribution.

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Neither the name of the Xiph.org Foundation nor the names of its contributors may be used to endorse or promote products derived from this software without specific prior written permission.

THIS SOFTWARE IS PROVIDED BY THE COPYRIGHT HOLDERS AND CONTRIBUTORS “AS IS” AND ANY EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE ARE DISCLAIMED. IN NO EVENT SHALL THE FOUNDATION OR CONTRIBUTORS BE LIABLE FOR ANY DIRECT, INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, EXEMPLARY, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES (INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, PROCUREMENT OF SUBSTITUTE GOODS OR SERVICES; LOSS OF USE, DATA, OR PROFITS; OR BUSINESS INTERRUPTION) HOWEVER CAUSED AND ON ANY THEORY OF LIABILITY, WHETHER IN CONTRACT, STRICT LIABILITY, OR TORT (INCLUDING NEGLIGENCE OR OTHERWISE) ARISING IN ANY WAY OUT OF THE USE OF THIS SOFTWARE, EVEN IF ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGE.

Important

Additional information

About messages displayed when using network functions

Refer to the following information when you come up with a status message while operating the Network functions.

Status messages Descriptions

Connection Down The selected category or Internet radio

File Format Error Cannot be played back for some

Track Not Found The selected song has not been found

Server Error The selected server cannot be accessed.

Server Disconnected The ser ver has been disconnected.

Empty There are no files stored in the selected

License Error The license for the contents to be played

Item Already Exists This is displayed when the file you have

Favorite List Full This is displayed when you have

station cannot be accessed.

reasons.

anywhere on the network.

folder.

back is invalid.

attempted to register in the Favorites folder has already been registered.

attempted to register a file in the Favorites folder but the Favorites folder is already full.

Resetting the main unit

Use this procedure to reset all the receiver’s settings to the factory default. Use the front panel controls to do this.

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For instructions on resetting the network connection settings, see Factory Reset

Switch the receiver into standby.

While holding down



STANDBY/ON

When you see RESET? appear in the display, press

AUTO SURROUND/STREAM DIRECT

OK? shows in the display.

Press

ALC/STANDARD SURR

OK appears in the display to indicate that the receiver has been reset to the factory default settings.

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If the Control with HDMI function is set to ON, you may not be able to reset the unit. In this case, reset either by turning OFF the Control with HDMI function, or by putting the unit into standby mode by turning off the power of all the connected devices, and resetting after the HDMI indicator on the front panel turns off.

on page 43.

BAND

for about two seconds.

, press and hold

to confirm.

Cleaning the unit

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Use a polishing cloth or dry cloth to wipe off dust and dirt.

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When the surface is dirty, wipe with a soft cloth dipped in some neutral cleanser diluted five or six times with water, and wrung out well, and then wipe again with a dry cloth. Do not use furniture wax or cleansers.

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Never use thinners, benzine, insecticide sprays or other chemicals on or near this unit, since these will corrode the surface.

Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. “Dolby”, “Pro Logic”, “Surround EX”, and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.

Manufactured under license under U.S. Patent Nos: 5,956,674; 5,974,380; 6,226,616; 6,487,535; 7,212,872; 7,333,929; 7,392,195; 7,272,567 & other U.S. and worldwide patents issued & pending. DTS-HD, the Symbol, & DTS-HD and the Symbol together are registered trademarks & DTS-HD Master Audio is a trademark of DTS, Inc. Product includes software. © DTS, Inc. All Rights Reserved.

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Additional information

Specifications

Audio section

Rated power output

Front, Center, Surround

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 130 W per channel (1 kHz, 6

Total Harmonic Distortion

Frequency response (LINE Pure Direct mode)

Guaranteed speaker impedance. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Input (Sensitivity/Impedance)

Signal-to-Noise Ratio (IHF, short circuited, A network)

Video Section

Signal level

Tuner Section

Frequency Range (FM). . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87.5 MHz to 108 MHz

Antenna Input (FM) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75 Ω unbalanced

Frequency Range (AM) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 531 kHz to 1602 kHz

Antenna (AM) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Loop antenna

Digital In/Out Section

HDMI terminal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Type A (19-pin)

HDMI output type . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 V, 100 mA

USB terminal . . . . . . .USB2.0 High Speed (Type A) 5 V, 2.1 A

iPod terminal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . USB, and Video (Composite)

ADAPTER PORT terminal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 V, 100 mA

Network Section

LAN terminal. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 BASE-T/100 BASE-TX

100 W per channel (20 Hz to 20 kHz, 8

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0.06 % (20 Hz to 20 kHz, 8

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Hz to 100 kHz dB

LINE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .200 mV/47 kΩ

LINE. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .98 dB

Composite. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Vp-p (75 Ω)

, 0.09 %)

, 50 W/ch)

to 16

, 1 %)

Miscellaneous

Power Requirements. . . . . . . . AC 220 V to 230 V, 50 Hz/60 Hz

Power Consumption . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 520 W (VSX-827)

In standby . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0.45 W (Control OFF)

Dimensions . . . . . 435 mm (W) x 168 mm (H) x 342.5 mm (D)

Weight (without package). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9.3 kg (VSX-827)

Furnished Parts

Microphone (for Auto MCACC setup) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1

Remote control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1

Dry cell batteries (AAA size IEC R03). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

AM loop antenna . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1

FM wire antenna . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1

iPod cable (VSX-827 only) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1

Warranty card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1

Power cord Quick start guide Safety Brochure These operating instructions (CD-ROM)

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The specifications are applicable when the power supply is

230 V.

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Specifications and the design are subject to possible

modifications without notice, due to improvements.

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This product includes FontAvenue® fonts licensed by NEC

Corporation. FontAvenue is a registered trademark of NEC

Corporation.

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