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

AV Receiver

Operating Instructions

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VSX-827

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VSX-527

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IMPORTANT

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

DO NOT OPEN

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)

The exclamation point within an equilateral
triangle is intended to alert the user to the
presence of important operating and
maintenance (servicing) instructions in the
literature accompanying the appliance.

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This product is for general household purposes. Any
failure due to use for other than household purposes
(such as long-term use for business purposes in a
restaurant or use in a car or ship) and which requires
repair will be charged for even during the warranty
period.

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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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Information for users on collection and disposal of old equipment and used batteries

Symbol for

equipment

Symbol examples

for batteries

Pb

These symbols on the products, packaging, and/or accompanying documents mean
that used electrical and electronic products and batteries should not be mixed with
general household waste.

For proper treatment, recovery and recycling of old products and used batteries,
please take them to applicable collection points in accordance with your national
legislation.

By disposing of these products and batteries correctly, you will help to save valuable
resources and prevent any potential negative effects on human health and the
environment which could otherwise arise from inappropriate waste handling.

For more information about collection and recycling of old products and batteries,
please contact your local municipality, your waste disposal service or the point of sale
where you purchased the items.

These symbols are only valid in the European Union.

For countries outside the European Union:

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

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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

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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:

•

Setup microphone

•

Remote control

•

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

•

AM loop antenna

•

FM wire antenna

•

Power cord

•

iPod cable (VSX-827 only)

•

Warranty card

•

Quick start guide

•

Safety Brochure

•

These operating instructions (CD-ROM)

Installing the receiver

•

When installing this unit, make sure to put it on a level and

stable surface.
Don’t install it on the following places:
– on a color TV (the screen may distort)
– near a cassette deck (or close to a device that gives off a

magnetic field). This may interfere with the sound.
– in direct sunlight
– in damp or wet areas
– in extremely hot or cold areas
– in places where there is vibration or other movement
– in places that are very dusty
– in places that have hot fumes or oils (such as a kitchen)

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

1

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

•

Determining the speakers’ application (page 11)

•

Connecting the speakers (page 12)

•

Switching the speaker terminal (page 14)



Connecting the components

2

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)

•

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

)

•

Connecting a TV and playback components (page 17)

•

Connecting antennas (page 21)

•

Plugging in the receiver (page 22)



Power On

3

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.



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

4

(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

5

your system

•

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

)

Basic playback (page 25)

6

•

Selecting the audio input signal (page 25)

•

Playing an iPod (page 27)

•

Playing a USB device (page 28)

•

Choosing the listening mode (page 34)

Adjusting the sound as desired

7

•

Using the Sound Retriever (page 35)

•

Better sound using Phase Control (page 36)

•

Listening with Acoustic Calibration EQ (page 35)

•

Using surround back channel processing (page 36)

•

Setting the Up Mix function (page 36)

•

Setting the Audio options (page 37)

•

Manual speaker setup (page 47)

Making maximum use of the remote control

8

•

Setting the remote to control other components
(page 55

)

)

)

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



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)

6

Chapter

Controls and displays

1

1

Front panel

1 7 938

2

456

SPEAKERS DIMMER DISPLAY BAND TUNER EDIT TUNE PRESET ENTER

INPUT
SELECTOR

STANDBY/ON

10

1

INPUT SELECTOR

Selects an input source (page 25).

2

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

3

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.

4

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

5

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

6

HDMI indicator

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

7

iPod iPhone iPad indicator

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

8

Remote sensor

Receives the signals from the remote control (see Operating

range of remote control on page 10).

9

MASTER VOLUME

10



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

23

24 25 26 27 27 2928

11

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).

12

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

13

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
).

22

– Switches between

7

1

1

14

iPod iPhone iPad/USB terminal

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

15

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

).

16

iPod iPhone iPad DIRECT CONTROL

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

).

).

Display

17

PHASE

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

18

AUTO

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

).

19

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.

20

Speaker indicators

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

21

Sleep timer indicator

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

22

PRESET information or input signal indicator

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

23

Character display

Displays various system information.

).

24

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

25

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).

26

ADV.S.

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

27

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.

28

Up Mix/DIMMER indicator

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

29

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

2

SETUP

MIC

Controls and displays

5 V

2.1

VIDEO

VIDEO

A

iPod

iPhone

USB

iPad

1

USB

iPod

iPhone

iPad

8

SLEEP

INPUT

1

4

7

RECEIVER

ENTER

2

5

8

DISP

CLR

3

6

9

0

ENTER

CH

CH

MUTE

RETURN

AUDIO

PARAMETER

MENU

HOME
MENU

RECEIVER

RECEIVER

SOURCE

TOOLS

BAND

iPod CTRL

PTY

TOP
MENU

T

U

N

E

T

U

N

E

P

R

E

S

E

T

P

R

E

S

E

T

SHIFT

1

2

11

12

13

14

15

16

3
4

5

6

7

8

9

10

RECEIVER

1

1

Remote control

•

button is not used with this receiver.

SHIFT

1

SLEEP

Press to change the amount of time before the receiver
switches into standby (30 min – 60 min – 90 min – Off). You
can check the remaining sleep time at any time by pressing

SLEEP

once.

2



RECEIVER

Switches the receiver between standby and on.

3

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

4

INPUT SELECT

Use to select the input source (page 25).

5

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

6

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

7

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

or

DVR/BDR

Press

TOP MENU

Disc/DVD.

HOME MENU
RETURN

MENU

Press

TOOLS

used to change the name (page 32

BAND

MONO radio bands (page 32

)

PTY

Press

iPod CTRL

receiver controls (page 27

8

/// (TUNE

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

Use

TUNE

PRESET

(page 32

9

Component control buttons

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

The 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 +/–

BD

,

9

1

CAUTION

30°

7 m

30°

1

10

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

11

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

12

These buttons are dedicated to control the TV assigned to the

TV

system assign it to the

13

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

14

Use to set the listening volume.

, etc.)

EQ

– 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

).

TV

button (page 56).

).

).

).

15

MUTE

Mutes/unmutes the sound.

16

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.

10

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

2

2

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.

RR

L

SW

SL

L

SW

SL

SBL

C

SR

R

C

SR

SBR

L

SW

FHL

L

SW

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

C

SR

SB

SL

FHR

R

C

SL

SR

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.)

R

L

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.

SW

FHL

L

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.

SL

120 120

60

SBL

SB

FHR

C

R

SR

SBR

on page 36).

11

2

CAUTION

CAUTION

10 mm

10 mm

2

•

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

1

Twist exposed wire strands together.

2

Loosen terminal and insert exposed wire.

3

Tighten terminal.

12 3

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

1

Twist exposed wire strands together.

2

Push open the tabs and insert exposed wire.

3

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.

on

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).

12

2

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

2

VSX-827 connection diagram VSX-527 connection diagram

LINE LEVEL

HDMI

OUT

INPUT

MONITOR

OUT

ADAPTER PORT

(

OUTPUT 5 V

0.1 A MAX

A

RL

CAUTION:

SPEAKER IMPEDANCE
6 -16 .

LAN

)

FRONT

ATTENTION:

ENCEINTE D’IMPEDANCE DE
6 -16 .

LINE LEVEL

INPUT

DVD GAME VIDEOBD

IN

PB PR

NENT VIDEO

PREOUT

SAT/CBL DVR/BDR

SUBWOOFER

AUDIO

DVD INSAT/CBL

DVD

SAT/CBL

IN

PRE OUT

SUB WOOFER

ANTENNA

AM LOOP

FRONT

L

IN

R L

R

FM UNBAL

1

1

ANALOG IN

75

(CD)

ASSIGNABLE

(10/100

CENTER

CENTER

)

COAXIAL

ASSIGNABLE

IN1IN

(CD)

SURROUND

R L

SURROUND

RL

SPEAKERS

OPTICAL

ASSIGNABLE

1

(TV)

SURROUND BACK

R L

SURROUND BACK FRONT HEIGHT /

(

)

Single

RL

SELECTABLE

SEE INSTRUCTION MANUAL

FRONT HEIGHT

VOIR LE MODE D’EMPLOI

SELECTABLE

RL

B

R L

DVD GAME VIDEOBD

IN

PREOUT

SAT/CBL DVR/BDR

SUBWOOFER

PREOUT
SURR BACK/

DVD INSAT/CBL

FRONT HEIGHT

DVD

SAT/CBL

VIDEO

IN

PRE OUT

SUB WOOFER

PRE OUT

ANALOG IN

ASSIGNABLE

AUDIO

SURR BACK/

FRONT HEIGHT

L

(

)

Single

R

L

IN

R

(CD)

1

1

ANTENNA

AM LOOP

FM UNBAL
75

Connecting your equipment

(

)

CENTER

A

CENTER

COAXIAL

ASSIGNABLE

SURROUND

RL

CAUTION:

SPEAKER IMPEDANCE
6 -16 .

ADAPTER PORT

(

OUTPUT 5 V

0.1 A MAX

Class 2 Wiring

FRONT

R L

LAN

10/100

)

FRONT

RL

SPEAKERS

IN1IN

(TV)

(CD)

ATTENTION:

ENCEINTE D’IMPEDANCE DE
6 -16 .

OPTICAL

ASSIGNABLE

1

SURROUND

R L

13

RL

ANALOG

AUDIO IN

SPEAKER R SPEAKER L

2

Note

Important

Note

2

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

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.

14

2

Note

Note

White (Left)

Red (Right)

Coaxial digital

audio cable

Optical cable

Yellow

Green (Y)

Red (PR)

Blue (PB)

2

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.

L

AUDIO

R

Digital audio cables

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

COAXIAL

IN

•

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

IN

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

Y

P

B

P

B and PR)

R

15

2

Note

VIDEO

IN

IN

HDMI

VIDEO

MONITOR

OUT

HDMI

OUT

IN

COMPONENT VIDEO

YPBP

R

Terminal for connection with source device

Terminal for connection with TV monitor

Playback component

TV

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

TV

The OSD will

not appear.

Video signals can be output.

2

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.

on

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).

16

IN

HDMI

OUT

HDMI

IN

VIDEO

MONITOR

OUT

VIDEO

2

Note

E

E

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

2

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).

on page 53).

HDMI OUT

HDMI

HDMI

OUT

IN
(

DVD

ASSIGNABLE

OUT

DVD GAME VIDEOBD

VIDEO

MONITOR

OUT

IN

1

1

)

YPBP

COMPONENT VIDEO

HDMI OUT

IN

SAT/CBL DVR/BDR

HDMI IN

PRE OUT

SUB WOOFER

L

IN

R

1

1

ANALOG IN

(CD)

ASSIGNABLE

ANALOG
IN1 (CD)

ANTENNA

AM LOOP

FM UNBAL
75

AUDIO

DVD INSAT/CBL

DVD

SAT/CBL

R

ADAPTER PORT

(

OUTPUT 5 V

0.1 A MAX

A

RL

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

1

(TV)

SURROUND BACK

(

)

Single

SEL

SEL

HDMI IN

17

RL

ANALOG AUDIO OUT

OPTICAL

DIGITAL AUDIO OUT

2

Important

Note

Select one Select one

Select one

TV

DVD player

Set-top box

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

VSX-827

2

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

on

Connecting your equipment

L

IN

R

1

1

(CD)

ASSIGNABLE

ANALOG

IN1 (CD)

ANTENNA

AM LOOP

FM UNBAL
75

VIDEO OUT

ADAPTER PORT

(

OUTPUT 5 V

0.1 A MAX

A

CAUTION:

SPEAKER IMPEDANCE
6 -16 .

ANALOG AUDIO OUT

(10/100

LAN

)

FRONT

RL

ATTENTION:

ENCEINTE D’IMPEDANCE DE
6 -16 .

RL

ANALOG AUDIO OUT

RL

)

COAXIAL

ASSIGNABLE

COAXIAL

IN1 (CD)

CENTER

SURROUND

RLRL

SPEAKERS

DIGITAL AUDIO OUT

DIGITAL AUDIO OUT

OPTICALCOAXIAL

OPTICAL

ASSIGNABLE

1

IN1IN

(TV)

(CD)

SURROUND BACK

OPTICAL

(

Single

)

SELECTABLE

SELECTABLE

OPTICAL
IN1 (TV)

VIDEO OUT

ANALOG AUDIO OUT

RL

MONITOR

OUT

HDMI

IN
(

DVD

ASSIGNABLE

OUT

VIDEO

MONITOR

OUT

1

1

)

YPB PR

COMPONENT VIDEO

HDMI OUT

SAT/CBL

DIGITAL AUDIO OUT

HDMI

DVD IN

DVD GAME VIDEOBD

SAT/CBL DVR/BDR

AUDIO

DVD

IN

IN

DVD

SAT/CBL

DVD IN

OPTICALCOAXIAL

IN

PRE OUT

SUB WOOFER

ANALOG IN

SAT/CBL IN

VIDEO IN

18

2

Note

Select one

DVD player

Select one

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

2

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).

-

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 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).

on page 53).

RECEIVER

SIGNAL

on

COMPONENT VIDEO OUT

YPBP

VIDEO OUT

R

ANALOG AUDIO OUT

RL

OUT

HDMI

HDMI

OUT

VIDEO

MONITOR

SAT/CBL

SAT/CBL

OUT

IN

IN

1

1

IN
(

)

DVD

ASSIGNABLE

YPB PR

COMPONENT VIDEO

DIGITAL AUDIO OUT

OPTICALCOAXIAL

DVD GAME VIDEOBD

SAT/CBL DVR/BDR

AUDIO

DVD

IN

DVD

SAT/CBL

SAT/CBL

DVD IN

IN

IN

PRE OUT

SUB WOOFER

IN

ANALOG IN

(CD)

ASSIGNABLE

ANALOG
IN1 (CD)

L

R

1

1

ANTENNA

AM LOOP

FM UNBAL
75

VIDEO OUT

ADAPTER PORT

(

OUTPUT 5 V

0.1 A MAX

A

CAUTION:

SPEAKER IMPEDANCE
6 -16 .

ANALOG AUDIO OUT

(10/100

LAN

)

FRONT

RL

ATTENTION:

ENCEINTE D’IMPEDANCE DE
6 -16 .

Connecting your equipment

RL

)

CENTER

DIGITAL AUDIO OUT

OPTICALCOAXIAL

COAXIAL

ASSIGNABLE

COAXIAL

IN1 (CD)

SURROUND

RLRL

SPEAKERS

IN1IN

(CD)

OPTICAL

ASSIGNABLE

1

(TV)

SURROUND BACK

(

Single

OPTICAL
IN1 (TV)

)

SELECTABLE

SELECTABLE

19

HDMI IN

RL

ANALOG AUDIO OUT

OPTICAL

DIGITAL AUDIO OUT

2

Important

Note

N

Bluetooth® ADAPTER

VSX-527

T

C

to LAN port

LAN cable

(sold separately)

Router

Modem

Internet

VSX-527

PC

2

Connecting your equipment

Connecting optional

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.



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

IN

Bluetooth

ADAPTER to the ADAPTER PORT

SAT/CBL DVR/BDR

DVD

IN

DVD

SAT/CBL

VIDEO

®

Bluetooth ADAPTER and

IN

PRE OUT

SUB WOOFER

SURR BACK/

FRONT HEIGHT

L

(

)

Single

ANTENNA

PRE OUT

R

AM LOOP

L

IN

R

FM UNBAL

(CD)

1

1

ANALOG IN

75

ASSIGNABLE

AUDIO

ADAPTER

ADAPTER PORT

(

OUTPUT 5 V

)

0.1 A MAX

FRONT

RL

(

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

RL

)

FRONT

LAN

SPEAKERS

CENTER

A

CE

SAT/CBL DVR/BDR

DVD

IN

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).

IN

GAME VIDEOBD

PRE OUT

SUB WOOFER

SURR BACK/

FRONT HEIGHT

L

(

)

Single

ANTENNA

PRE OUT

R

AM LOOP

L

IN

R

FM UNBAL

(CD)

1

1

SAT/CBL

ANALOG IN

DVD

ASSIGNABLE

AUDIO

75

20

WAN

LAN

1

2

3

COAXIAL

ASSIGNABLE

1

IN

(CD)

SURROUND

RL

A

CAUTION:

EN

SPEAKER IMPEDANCE

6

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.

2

2

1

3

4

75 Ω coaxial cable

One-touch PAL

connector

Outdoor
antenna

5 m to 6 m

Indoor antenna

(vinyl-coated wire)

USB mass

storage device

2

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

1

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

2

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.

3

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

4

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

21

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