Pioneer VSX-824-K Quick Start Guide

Quick Start Guide

VSX-824-

VSX-824VSX-524-

VSX-524VSX-329-K

VSX-329-K

Thank you for buying this Pioneer product. This Quick Start Guide includes instructions for basic connections and operations to allow simple use of the

receiver. For detailed descriptions of the receiver, see the “Operating Instructions” provided on the included CD-ROM ( ).

Muchas gracias por haber adquirido este producto de Pioneer. Esta Guía de inicio rápido incluye instrucciones para hacer las conexiones y operaciones

básicas que le permitirán hacer un uso sencillo del receptor. Para conocer una descripción detallada del receptor, consulte el “Manual de instrucciones”

suministrado con el CD-ROM ( ) incluido.

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Remote Control

STANDBY/ON

RECEIVERSIGNAL SEL

CTRL

DVD

iPod

TUN

AUTO SURR ADV

AUDIO P.

TOP

TOP MENU

HOME

HOME MENU

SB CH

BASS

SHIFT

SLEEP

S.SEL ECO

GAME

SAT

ENTER

BAND PTY

CH SEL

BASS

RECEIVER

SOURCE

HDMI

MHL

NET

TOOLS

TRE TRE

SP-A/B

RETURN

Remote Control

Mando a distancia

INPUT

ሎ௢Ꮳ

MUTE

Hoja de PRECAUCIONES ACERCA

DE LOS ALTAVOCES (solo en inglés)

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CLR

SPEAKER CAUTION Sheet

(English only)

Setup microphone

(not included for VSX-329)

Micrófono de configuración

(no incluido para VSX-329)

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Power cord

Safety Brochure

Cable de alimentación

Folleto de Seguridad

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VSX-524-K VSX-329-

Thank you for buying this Pioneer product. This Quick Start Guide includes instructions for basic connections and operations to allow simple use of the receiver. For detailed descriptions of the receiver, see the “Operating Instructions” provided on the included CD-ROM ( ).

Muchas gracias por haber adquirido este producto de Pioneer. Esta Guía de inicio rápido incluye instrucciones para hacer las conexiones y operaciones básicas que le permitirán hacer un uso sencillo del receptor. Para conocer una descripción detallada del receptor, consulte el “Manual de instrucciones” suministrado con el CD-ROM ( ) incluido.

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VSX-824

Remote Control

STANDBY/ON

SLEEP

SOURCE

RECEIVERSIGNAL SEL

Mando a distancia

S.SELECO

INPUT

CTRL

HDMI

GAME

ሎ௢Ꮳ

MHL

SAT

DVD

iPod

NET

TUN

SPEAKER CAUTION Sheet

MUTE

(English only)

AUTOSURRADV

AUDIO P.

TOOLS

TOP

Hoja de PRECAUCIONES ACERCA DE LOS ALTAVOCES (solo en inglés)

ENTER

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RETURN

HOME MENU

BANDPTY

Fav

CLR

SB CH

CH SEL

BASS

TRETRE

SHIFT

SP-A/B

RECEIVER

AAA size IEC R03 dry cell batteries x2

FM wire antenna

Pilas secas AAA, IEC R03 x 2

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FM wire antenna

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AM loop antenna

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Power cord

Cable de alimentación

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Connecting up

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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.

To achieve the best possible surround sound, install your speakers as shown below.

5.1 channel surround system:

Connecting the speaker cables

English

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.

CAUTION

• Before making or changing connections, switch off the power and disconnect the power cord from the AC outlet.

• These speaker terminals carry

HAZARDOUS LIVE

the risk of electric shock when connecting or disconnecting the speaker cables, disconnect the power cord before touching any uninsulated parts.

voltage. To prevent

– Front Left

– Center

– Front Right

– Surround Left

– Surround Right

– Subwoofer

Note

• Please set the voltage to your regional voltage before connecting. Refer to page 3 of the Operating Instructions for more information.

Twist exposed wire strands together.

Loosen terminal and insert exposed wire.

Tighten terminal.

10 mm

Connect the center and surround speaker terminals of VSX-524/VSX-329 as shown below:

Twist exposed wire strands together.

Push open the tabs and insert exposed

wire.

Release the tabs.

10 mm

After installing the speakers, connect them as shown below.

VSX-824

LINE LEVEL

INPUT

Subwoofer

(SW)

The type of center and surround speaker terminals for VSX-524/VSX-329 is different from this diagram.

You can use speakers with a nominal impedance between 6 W and 16 W.

Front Right (R)

Surround Right

(SR)

Front Left (L)Center (C)

Surround Left

(SL)

VENTILATION CAUTION

Connecting up (continued)

English

Connecting a TV and playback components

VSX-824

HDMI IN

HDMI/DVI-compatible TV

• VSX-524/VSX-329 only: Composite video cable (A)

connection is necessary in order to see the OSD of the unit on the TV.

• VSX-824 only: The OSD will only be output from the HDMI

OUT terminal.

• If the TV does not support the HDMI Audio Return Channel function, optical digital cable ( listen to the TV sound over the receiver.

• 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

digital cable

329), “HDMI Setup” on page 54 (VSX-824).

• Please refer to the TV’s operation manual for directions on

connections and setup for the TV.

VIDEO IN

(B). In this case, set

l“The HDMI Setup menu” on page 35 (VSX-524/VSX-

OPTICAL

DIGITAL AUDIO OUT

) connection is required to

ARC

HDMI OUT

HDMI/DVI-compatible Blu-ray Disc player, etc.

HDMI Setup

optical

Connecting antennas

VSX-824

AM loop antenna

FM wire antenna

Connecting to the network through LAN interface

VSX-824 only

Internet

Computer

LAN cable (sold separately)

Modem

Router

WAN

LAN

VSX-824

Note

• Refer to the operating instructions in the included CD- ROM if you wish to connect a TV or playback component in a method other than an HDMI connection.

• Refer to the operating instructions in the included CD- ROM for other device connections.

CAUTION

• 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.

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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Initial Setup

RECEIVER

Before you start

Put the batteries in the remote control.

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.

Switch on the receiver and your TV.

VSX-524/VSX-329 VSX-824

RECEIVER

INPUT SELECT

BD DVD

Switch the TV input so that it connects to the

CONTROL

SOURCESLEEP

INPUT

receiver. Turn the subwoofer on and turn up the

volume.

CAUTION

• 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.

• When inserting the batteries, make sure not to damage the springs on the battery’s * terminals. This can cause batteries to leak or overheat.

• When disposing of used batteries, please comply with governmental regulations or environmental public institution’s rules that apply in your country/area.

STANDBY/ON

SLEEP

RECEIVER SIGNAL SEL

CTRL

S.SEL ECO

BD GAME HDMI

SOURCE

INPUT

Automatically setting up for surround sound (MCACC) (VSX-824/VSX-524)

The Auto Multi-Channel ACoustic Calibration (MCACC) setup uses the supplied setup microphone to measure and analyze the test tone that is outputted by the speakers. This setup enables automatic high precision measuring and settings; utilizing it will create an optimum user listening environment.

Important

• Measure in a quiet environment.

• 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.

• Accurate measurements may not be possible if there are obstacles between the speakers and the listening position (microphone).

• When measuring, step away from the listening position, and operate using the remote control from the external side of all the speakers.

Connect the supplied setup microphone.

MCACC

SETUP

MIC

Microphone

Tripod

Press BD button on the remote control to

switch to BD entry.

Press RECEIVER CTRL (VSX-824),

524/VSX-329) on the remote control, then press the HOME MENU button.

The Home Menu appears on your TV.

Select ’Auto MCACC’ from the Home Menu,

then press ENTER.

Automatic measuring will start.

Home Menu

. A uto MCACC 2 . Manual SP Setup 3 . Input Assign

4. Auto Power Down

5. HDMI Setup

6. Network Standby

7. MHL Setup

8. OSD Setup

VSX-824

• Measuring will take about 3 to 12 minutes.

Follow the instructions on-screen.

• Automatic setting is complete when the Home Menu screen appears.

• If the power is cut off, the protection circuit that activates when the naked wires of the cable cord is touching the rear panel or when the naked  and * cords are touching each other may be activated. Twist back the cable cords of the speakers to the normal position, and connect, making sure that the naked cable cord cannot be seen from outside the terminal. Do the same for the connections on the speaker side.

ERR

• If

is displayed, check to make sure that the speakers

are connected correctly.

Make sure the setup microphone is

disconnected.

1 . A uto MCACC

Now Analyzing

Surround Analyzing Speaker System X.Over Speaker Distance Channel Level Acoustic Cal EQ

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(VSX-

Return

Basic playback

English

Multichannel playback

VSX-524/VSX-329 VSX-824

RECEIVER

BD DVD

TUNER

GAMETV

Acous.EQ

AUTO/

DIRECT

AUDIO

PARAMETER

TOP MENU

HOME MENU

PTY

iPod CTRL

MIDNIGHT

CLR

INPUT SELECT

iPod/USB SAT/CBL

S.RETRIEVER

STEREO

ENTER

BASS

SB CH

SPEAKERS

RECEIVER

SOURCESLEEP

SIGNAL SEL

PHASE

ALC/

STANDARD

TOOLS

RETURN

CH SELECT

LEV

LEV ENTER

CONTROL

ADV SURR

BAND

TRE

DIMMER

INPUT

VOL

VOLUME

MUTE

DISP

STANDBY/ON

RECEIVER SIGNAL SEL

CTRL

DVD

USB

iPod

TUNER

TUN

LISTENING MODE

AUTO SURR ADV

AUDIO P. TOP MENU

HOME MENU

PRESET TUNE

POP UPSUB TITLE DISP

SB CH

BASS

SHIFT

SLEEP

SOURCE

S.SEL ECO

GAME

CBL ROKU

SAT

ENTER

BAND

CH SEL

BASS

DIMMER STATUS

RECEIVER

HDMI

MHL

ADPT

NET

TOOLS

RETURN

PTY

CH LEVEL

TRE TRE

SP-A/B

INPUT

VOL

MUTE

Fav

AUDIO

CLR

Switch on the playback component.

E.g. Turn the Blu-ray Disc player connected to the

HDMI BD IN

Switch the input of the receiver.

terminal on.

E.g. Press BD to select the BD input.

Press AUTO (VSX-824), AUTO/DIRECT (VSX-

524/VSX-329) to select ’AUTO SURROUND’.

Also press VSX-329) or

SURR

ADV

(VSX-824),

(VSX-824), for multichannel playback. Select your preferred listening mode.

Start the playback component’s playback.

E.g. Start playback of the Blu-ray Disc player.

Use VOLUME +/– to adjust the volume level.

• If no sound comes out of the center speaker or surround speaker, change the listening mode by pressing (VSX-824),

(VSX-824),

ALC/STANDARD ADV SURR

E.g. Repeatedly press 524/VSX-329) to select [

• If there is no sound from the subwoofer

Cause:

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The front speaker is set to (During 2ch audio input, the low frequency sound is output not from the subwoofer but the front speaker)

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How to x:

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If you want the sound to come from the subwoofer, please change the speaker setup. (There are 2 following methods)

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Method 1:

Change the front speaker to The low frequency sound will be output not from the front speaker but the subwoofer. We recommend not changing this if the low frequency function of the front speaker is high.

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ALC/STANDARD

ADV SURR

(VSX-524/VSX-329)

(VSX-524/VSX-329) or

(VSX-524/VSX-329).

ADV

(VSX-824),

EXT.STEREO

ADV SURR

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LARGE

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(VSX-524/

SMALL

SURR

ADV

(VSX-

Method 2:

Change the subwoofer to

The low frequency sound will output from both the front

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speaker and the subwoofer. This may lead to excessive low frequency sound. If that happens, we suggest you do not change the setting or change to Method 1.

“Speaker Setting” on page 32 (VSX-524/VSX-329),

“Speaker Setting” on page 50 (VSX-824).

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Note

• If not using the remote control to operate: – When operating the receiver, press

(VSX-824),

RECEIVER

(VSX-524/VSX-329) and then operate. – When operating devices such as 824 only), button (

NET

iPod/USB

TUNER

(VSX-824 only),

(VSX-524/VSX-329), etc.) before operating.

, and

iPod

, press the various function

TUNER, iPod USB

• In order to listen to the audio from the source component that is connected to this receiver using a coaxial or an optical cable, choose the C1 (coaxial) or O1 (optical) input.

SIGNAL SEL

(Press

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RECEIVER CTRL

NETWORK

(VSX-

(VSX-824),

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Basic playback (continued)

Listening to the radio

Press TUNER to select the tuner.

If necessary, press

Press TUNE +/– (VSX-824), TUNE

524/VSX-329) to tune to a station.

• Press and hold 524/VSX-329) for about a second. The receiver will start searching for the next station.

• If you’re listening to an FM station but the reception is weak, press receiver to the mono reception mode.

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.

Press TOOLS while receiving a signal from the

station you want to store.

The preset number is blinking.

Press PRESET +/– (VSX-824), PRESET

(VSX-524/VSX-329) to select the station preset you want, then press ENTER.

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

Listening to station presets

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

Press PRESET +/– (VSX-824), PRESET

(VSX-524/VSX-329) to select the station preset you want.

BAND

to change the band (FM or AM).

TUNE +/–

BAND

(VSX-824),

to select FM MONO and set the

TUNE

/

(VSX-

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Playing an iPod

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

Connect your iPod.

USB cable that comes with the iPod

iPod/iPhone

Press iPod USB (VSX-824), iPod/USB (VSX-524/

VSX-329) to select the iPod/USB input.

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

Use

ENTER to browse that category.

• To return to the previous level any time, press

Use

albums).

• Use

to select a category, then press

/

to browse the selected category (e.g.,

/

to move to previous/next levels.

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RETURN

Listening to Internet radio stations

VSX-824 only

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

Important

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

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

• 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.

Press NET repeatedly to select the NETRADIO

input.

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

Use

play back, and then press ENTER.

to select the Internet radio station to

/

Continue browsing until you arrive at what

you want to play, then press  to start playback.

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