Pioneer VSX-1024-k Operating Instructions Manual Download Page 4

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Thank you for buying this Pioneer product. Please read

through these operating instructions so you will know how to

operate your model properly.

Features

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Before you start

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Checking what’s in the box

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Installing the receiver

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Flow of settings on the receiver

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01 Controls and displays

Front panel

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Display

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Remote control

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Loading the batteries

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Operating range of remote control

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02 Connecting your equipment

Determining the speakers’ application

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Some tips for improving sound quality

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Connecting the speakers

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Connect the surround back or front height speakers

(VSX-1024 only)

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Switching the speaker terminal

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Making cable connections

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HDMI cables

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About HDMI

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Analog audio cables

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Digital audio cables

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Video cables

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About video outputs connection

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Connecting a TV and playback components

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Connecting using HDMI

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Connecting your TV with no HDMI input

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Connecting optional

Bluetooth

ADAPTER

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Connecting to the network through LAN interface

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Connecting to a wireless LAN

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Connecting antennas

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Using external antennas

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Connecting an IR receiver (VSX-1024 only)

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Connecting an iPod

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Connecting a USB device

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Connecting a MHL-compatible device

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Enjoy Roku video streaming service

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Connecting an HDMI-equipped component to the front

panel input

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Plugging in the receiver

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03 Basic Setup

Automatically setting up for surround sound (MCACC)

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Other problems when using the Auto MCACC setup

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04 Basic playback

Playing a source

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Selecting the audio input signal

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Playing an iPod

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Playing back files stored on an iPod

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Basic playback controls

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Switches between the iPod controls and the receiver

controls

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Playing a USB device

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Playing back audio files stored on a USB memory

device

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Playing back photo files stored on a USB memory

device

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About playable file formats

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Playing a MHL-compatible device

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Enjoy Roku video streaming service

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Bluetooth

ADAPTER for Wireless Enjoyment of

Music

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Wireless music play

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Listening to Music Contents of

Bluetooth

wireless

technology device with Your System

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Listening to the radio

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Improving FM sound

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Saving station presets

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Listening to station presets

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Naming preset stations

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05 Listening to your system

Choosing the listening mode

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Auto playback

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Listening in surround sound

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Using the Advanced surround

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Using Stream Direct

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Using the Sound Retriever

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Listening with Acoustic Calibration EQ

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Using surround back channel processing

(VSX-1024 only)

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Setting the Up Mix function (VSX-1024 only)

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Setting the Audio options

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06 Playback with NETWORK features

Introduction

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About playable DLNA network devices

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Using AirPlay on iPod touch, iPhone, iPad, and

iTunes

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About the DHCP server function

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Authorizing this receiver

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About HTC Connect

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Playback with Network functions

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Basic playback controls

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Listening to Internet radio stations

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Listening to Pandora Internet Radio

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About the Spotify audio stream playback function

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Preparations (1) Installing the Spotify application

on mobile devices and registering a Spotify Premium

account

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Preparations (2) Connecting this unit to the network

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In order to use the Spotify audio stream playback

function from the Spotify application

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Playing back audio files stored on components

on the network

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Playing back your favorite songs

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The Network Setup menu

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Network Configuration

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Language

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Firmware Update

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Network setting using Safari browser

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Friendly Name setting using Safari browser

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Firmware update using Safari browser

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Factory Reset

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System Information

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About network playback

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Content playable over a network

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About playback behavior over a network

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Glossary

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About playable file formats

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07 Home Menu

Using the Home Menu

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Manual speaker setup

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Speaker Setting

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Contents

Summary of Contents for VSX-1024-k

Page 1: ...rence in the event of an insurance claim such as loss or theft Improve product development Your input helps us continue to design products that meet your needs Receive a free Pioneer newsletter Registered customers can opt in to receive a monthly newsletter Receive free tips updates and service bulletins on your new product AV Receiver VSX 1024 K VSX 824 K Operating Instructions ...

Page 2: ...ried out without appropriate authorization may invalidate the user s right to operate the equipment D8 10 2_A1_En 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 D3 4 2 1 3_A1_En WARNING To prevent a fire hazard do not place a...

Page 3: ...n damaged in any way such as power supply cord or plug is damaged liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus the apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture does not operate normally or has been dropped D3 7 13 69_En 11 12 13 14 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 disc...

Page 4: ...a MHL compatible device 33 Enjoy Roku video streaming service 33 Bluetooth ADAPTER for Wireless Enjoyment of Music 34 Wireless music play 34 Pairing the Bluetooth ADAPTER and Bluetooth wireless technology device 34 Listening to Music Contents of Bluetooth wireless technology device with Your System 35 Listening to the radio 36 Improving FM sound 36 Saving station presets 36 Listening to station pr...

Page 5: ... Using the MULTI ZONE controls 58 09 Control with HDMI function Making Control with HDMI connections 59 HDMI Setup 59 Before using synchronization 60 About synchronized operations 60 Cautions on the Control with HDMI function 60 10 Additional information Troubleshooting 61 General 61 NETWORK feature 62 Troubleshooting of wireless LAN 63 HDMI 64 Important information regarding the HDMI connection 6...

Page 6: ...r iPhone can be connected to the receiver s USB terminal to play the music files on the iPod or iPhone Also the iPod or iPhone is charged when it is connected to the receiver Network Roku Ready This receiver is certified Roku Ready By just plug the Roku Streaming Stick into the MHL port you can enjoy the hottest movies TV shows music games and more on your TV by streaming it directly from the Inte...

Page 7: ...ores the output of compressed audio such as WMA AAC and MP3 to the level of CD sound by creating new signals to restore the minor details left out during the compression process Installation iControlAV5 Remote Application This is an application that allowing intuitive operation of many of the receiver s functions This application is available on the App Store for iPhone iPod touch and iPad And als...

Page 8: ...nd Determining the speakers application page 14 Connecting the speakers page 15 Switching the speaker terminal page 18 2 Connecting the components For surround sound you ll want to hook up using a digital connection from the Blu ray Disc DVD player to the receiver About video outputs connection page 19 Connecting a TV and playback components page 20 Connecting antennas page 23 Plugging in the rece...

Page 9: ...rol buttons BAND Switches between AM FM ST stereo and FM MONO radio bands page 36 TUNER EDIT Use with TUNE PRESET and ENTER to memorize and name stations for recall page 36 TUNE Used to find radio frequencies page 36 PRESET Use to select preset radio stations page 36 7 HDMI indicator Blinks when connecting an HDMI equipped component lights when the component is connected page 20 8 iPod iPhone indi...

Page 10: ...e receiver is in sleep mode page 11 25 PRESET information or input signal indicator Shows the preset number of the tuner or the input signal type etc 26 Character display Displays various system information 27 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 ...

Page 11: ... options page 39 HOME MENU Press to access the Home Menu page 53 RETURN Confirm and exit the current menu screen Press BD and DVD first to access TOP MENU Displays the disc top menu of a Blu ray Disc DVD HOME MENU Displays the HOME MENU screen RETURN Confirm and exit the current menu screen MENU Displays the TOOLS menu of Blu ray Disc player Press TUNER first to access TOOLS Memorizes stations for...

Page 12: ...of the TV INPUT Use to select the TV input signal CH Use to select channels VOL Use to adjust the volume on your TV While holding down TV button press the input function buttons listed in the table below for component you want to control for about five seconds This may not operate depending on the TV Default setting Pioneer TV preset 16 MUTE Mutes unmutes the sound 17 VOLUME Use to set the listeni...

Page 13: ...here 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 30 7 m 23 ft 30 ...

Page 14: ...to listen to stereo playback in another room See Switching the speaker terminal on page 18 for the listening options with this setup You will not be able to connect the B speakers if you connect the front height speakers in the main zone Further if you use the B speakers a 5 1 ch playback will be the maximum in the main zone No sound is output from the surround back speaker Bi amping connection Bi...

Page 15: ... 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 ...

Page 16: ...nnected If neither the surround back speaker nor the front height speaker is connected either setting will suffice see The Speaker System setting VSX 1024 only on page 57 When using only one surround back speaker connect it to the SURROUND BACK L Single terminals VSX 1024 connection diagram LINE LEVEL INPUT LINE LEVEL INPUT FRONT R L SURROUND R L FRONT HEIGHT R L CENTER PREOUT SUBWOOFER SURROUND B...

Page 17: ...m Hight Low Hight Low Center Surround right Front right Front left Subwoofer 2 Surround left Front height left Front height right Subwoofer 1 LINE LEVEL INPUT LINE LEVEL INPUT FRONT R L SURROUND R L CENTER PREOUT SUBWOOFER Center Surround right Front right Front left Subwoofer 1 Surround left Subwoofer 2 ...

Page 18: ...both connections use HDMI cables Be careful to connect the terminal in the proper direction Note Set the HDMI parameter in Setting the Audio options on page 39 to THRU THROUGH and set the input signal in Selecting the audio input signal on page 28 to HDMI if you want to hear HDMI audio output from your TV no sound will be heard from this receiver If the video signal does not appear on your TV try ...

Page 19: ...can also use a standard RCA video cable for coaxial digital connections Video cables Standard RCA video cables These cables are the most common type of video connection and are used to connect to the composite video terminals The yellow plugs distinguish them from cables for audio Component video cables VSX 1024 only Use component video cables to get the best possible color reproduction of your vi...

Page 20: ...o need to connect an audio cable In this case set ARC at HDMI Setup to ON see HDMI Setup on page 59 Please refer to the TV s operation manual for directions on connections and setup for the TV Note In order to listen to the audio from the TV that is connected to this receiver using an analog audio cables set up for analog audio input is required see The Input Assign menu on page 55 On 4K support f...

Page 21: ... front panel display while performing the various operations and making settings Note In order to listen to the audio from the TV that is connected to this receiver using a analog audio cables set up for analog audio input is required see The Input Assign menu on page 55 Only one component can be connected to both the optical input terminal and coaxial input terminal If connecting other devices pl...

Page 22: ...omponents on the local network including your computer 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 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 For details s...

Page 23: ... 3 Place the AM antenna on a flat surface and in a direction giving the best reception 4 Connect the FM wire antenna into the FM antenna 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 Using external antennas To improve FM reception Use an F connector not supplied to connect an external FM antenna To improve AM reception Co...

Page 24: ...ted to the receiver For details on supported models and versions of the respective products see Playing an iPod on page 30 Switch the receiver into standby and then use the iPod cable to connect your iPod to the iPod iPhone terminals on the front panel of this receiver For the cable connection also refer to the operating instructions for your iPod When connecting an iPhone to this unit keep the iP...

Page 25: ...nnecting an HDMI equipped component to the front panel input Plugging in the receiver Only plug in after you have connected all your components to this receiver including the speakers Plug the AC power cord into a convenient AC power outlet CAUTION Handle the power cord by the plug Do not pull out the plug by tugging the cord and never touch the power cord when your hands are wet as this could cau...

Page 26: ...s about ear level at your normal listening position Otherwise place the microphone at ear level using a table or a chair 4 Press BD button on the remote control to switch to BD entry 5 Press RECEIVER on the remote control then press the HOME MENU button The Home Menu appears on your TV Use and ENTER on the remote control to navigate through the screens and select menu items Press RETURN to exit th...

Page 27: ...me 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 53 Note Depending on the characteristics of your room sometimes identical speakers with cone sizes of around 12 cm 5 inches will end up with different size settings You can correct the setting manu...

Page 28: ...eed 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 se...

Page 29: ... page 19 and 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 Tip In order to enjoy the picture and or sound from devices connected to each terminal select the input by doing the following DVD BD TUNER ADAPTER SAT CBL DVD DVD SAT CBL DVD SAT CBL GAME MHL NETWORK DVD MHL C1 TV 1 2 A CD TV C...

Page 30: ...terials 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 1 Switch on the receiver and your TV See Connecting an iPod on page 24 2 Switch the TV input so that it connects to the receiver ...

Page 31: ...he iPod Playing a USB device It is possible to play files using the USB interface on the front of this receiver Important 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 star...

Page 32: ...lable for playback although they are listed as playable file formats With MP3 WAV AAC FLAC AIFF and Apple Lossless files when music files with the same format sampling frequency quantization bit number and number of channels are played successively they are played with no gap Make sure the gap is at the minimum when using MP3 or AAC If you are concerned about the gap please use WAV or FLAC files M...

Page 33: ... desired contents on the MHL compatible device Note MHL compatible devices can be operated with the receiver s remote control by pressing the remote control s MHL ROKU button but depending on the MHL compatible device being used some buttons may not be operable To playback from a MHL compatible device connected to the receiver on a TV that is also connected to the receiver the power to the receive...

Page 34: ...he 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 and on the device equippe...

Page 35: ...ted 3 Start playback of music contents stored in Bluetooth 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 re...

Page 36: ...n preset 3 Press PRESET to select the station preset you want You can also use the number buttons 4 Press ENTER The preset number stop blinking and the receiver stores the station Note 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 MO...

Page 37: ...d 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 wil...

Page 38: ...6 Refer to these pages for more on Acoustic Calibration Equalization see Setting the Audio options on page 39 Using surround back channel processing VSX 1024 only 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 sou...

Page 39: ...n this case set the setting to OFF 1 Switch the receiver into standby 2 While holding down PRESET on the front panel and hold the STANDBY ON for about two seconds 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 When set to ON the Up Mix indicator on the front panel lights Note Set to ON regardless of this setting when playing DT...

Page 40: ...the ultra low 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 0 0 dB 5 5 dB 10 10 dB 15 15 dB 20 20 dB OFF SACD G SACD Gain d Brings out detail in SACDs by maximizing the dynamic range during digital...

Page 41: ... 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 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 If the speaker distance is not properly set you may not have ...

Page 42: ...playing and stopping files can be performed from the external controller Volume adjustment and the muting control are also possible 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 Using AirPlay on iPod touch iPhone iPad and iTunes AirPlay works with iPhone ...

Page 43: ...et radio that supports Pandora M SERVER Server components on the network Media server FAVORITE Favorite songs currently being registered Depending on the selected category the names of folders files and Internet radio stations are displayed 2 Use to select the folder music files or Internet radio station to play back and then press ENTER Press to scroll up and down the list and select the desired ...

Page 44: ...roadcast stations in your favorites The address of the special Pioneer Internet radio site is http www radio pioneer com 1 Display the Internet Radio list screen To display the Internet Radio list screen perform step 1 at Playback with Network functions on page 43 2 Use to select Help then press ENTER 3 Use to select Get access code then press ENTER The access code required for registration on the...

Page 45: ...ic on your mobile device and this unit is selected the sound will be output from this unit Depending on the volume level the output may be loud so be sure to check the audio output selection carefully before starting audio streaming In addition if you accidentally select this unit and play the sound on it switch the audio output selection to the mobile device Note A separate contract with payment ...

Page 46: ...5 254 Class B 172 16 0 1 to 172 31 255 254 Class C 192 168 0 1 to 192 168 255 254 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 Default Gateway In case a gateway router is connected to this receiver enter the corresponding IP address Primary DNS Server Secondary DN...

Page 47: ...ur 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 Important DO NOT unplug the power cord during updating Do not disconnect the USB memory device during updati...

Page 48: ... been confirmed for Mac OS X 10 7 and Safari 5 1 Friendly Name setting using Safari browser 1 Launch Safari on your computer 2 Press Bookmark icon Click Bonjour list a and then select this receiver s name Friendly Name b in Bookmark 3 Select Network Setup 4 Click Friendly Name 5 Enter friendly name and then press Apply Note This setting for the network has been confirmed for Mac OS X 10 7 and Safa...

Page 49: ...ss finished successfully will be shown when the update is completed Unplug the power cord from the AC outlet after the update is completed Factory Reset Use to reset all network connection settings to their initial factory setting condition 1 Select Factory Reset from the Network Setup menu 2 Select Start 3 Select OK to confirm The screen will return automatically to the play screen System Informa...

Page 50: ...NG OR OTHER SECURITY INTRUSION AND PIONEER DISCLAIMS ANY LIABILITY IN CONNECTION WITH THE FOREGOING PIONEER IS NOT LIABLE OR RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY LOSS OR DAMAGE ARISING FROM ACCESS TO OR USE OF CONTENT NO ORAL OR WRITTEN INFORMATION OR ADVICE GIVEN BY PIONEER OR ITS CUSTOMER SERVICES REPRESENTATIVES WILL CREATE ANY SUCH WARRANTY IN NO EVENT WILL PIONEER ITS AFFILIATES OR THEIR RESPECTIVE OFFICERS D...

Page 51: ...s 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 Windows Media Player 11 for Windows XP or Windows Vista Windows Media Player 12 for Windows 7 or 8 Fo...

Page 52: ...kHz 96 kHz 176 4 kHz 192 kHz Quantization bitrate 16 bit 24 bit Channel 2 ch WMA WMA2 7 8 9 wmab Sampling frequency 32 kHz 44 1 kHz 48 kHz Quantization bitrate 16 bit Channel 2 ch Bitrate 5 kbps to 320 kbps VBR CBR Supported Supported AAC MPEG 4 AAC LC MPEG 4 HE AAC 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 CB...

Page 53: ...age 59 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 56 MHL Setup Changes the settings related to MHL page 56 Speaker System VSX 1024 only Specifies how you are using the speaker terminals page 57 OSD Setup Sets the overlay function ON OFF Manual speaker setup This receiver allows you to make detailed setti...

Page 54: ...o LARGE if the front speakers are set to SMALL In this case all bass frequencies are sent to the subwoofer If the surround speakers are set to NO the surround back speakers will automatically be set to NO VSX 1024 only 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...

Page 55: ...ments 4 When you re finished press RETURN You return to the Manual SP Setup menu The Input Assign menu Assigns input function for analog audio input terminal and component video input terminal component video input terminal for VSX 1024 only For the assignment of the digital signal inputs see Selecting the audio input signal on page 28 Analog Input ANALOG IN1 audio input terminal is assigned to CD...

Page 56: ... 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 3 When you re finished press RETURN You return to the Home Menu The MHL Setup menu Auto Switching Select whether or not to switch the input automat...

Page 57: ... quality playback sound through the front speakers with the connection of bi amp speakers ZONE 2 In a separate room subzone from which the receiver is located main zone one can enjoy playback of a device connected to the receiver multi zone function 3 When you re finished press RETURN You return to the Home Menu The OSD Setup menu Sets the overlay function ON OFF 1 Select OSD Setup from the Home M...

Page 58: ...nly If the receiver is in standby the display is dimmed and ZONE continues to light in the display 2 Press CONTROL MULTI ZONE ON OFF button on the front panel Each press will switch between main zone and sub zone control If no operation is performed for a few seconds MULTI ZONE CONTROL mode will automatically end 3 Press INPUT SELECTOR dial to select the source for the zone you have selected For e...

Page 59: ...s 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 instruct...

Page 60: ... 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 cancele...

Page 61: ...ruction 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 14 Use the same type of video cables for the source component and TV to connect to this receiver see About video outputs connection on page 19 VSX 1024 only Check The Input Assign menu on page 55 to make su...

Page 62: ...ot 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 56 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...

Page 63: ...inal is properly connected The LAN cable is not firmly connected Firmly connect the LAN cable page 22 Wireless LAN converter and base unit wireless LAN router etc are too far apart or there is an obstacle between them Improve the wireless LAN environment by moving the wireless LAN converter and base unit closer together etc There is a microwave oven or other device generating electromagnetic waves...

Page 64: ...he 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 39 ...

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Page 66: ...it Use a polishing cloth or dry cloth to wipe off dust and dirt 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 Never use thinners benzine insecticide sprays or other chemicals on or near this unit since these will corrode the surface S...

Page 67: ...024 Control IR terminal Ø 3 5 Mini jack MONO IR signal High Active High Level 2 0 V Miscellaneous Power Requirements AC 120 V 60 Hz Power Consumption 520 W VSX 1024 450 W VSX 824 In standby 0 1 W Dimensions VSX 1024 435 mm W x 168 mm H x 342 5 mm D 171 8 in W x 65 8 in H x 131 2 in D VSX 824 435 mm W x 168 mm H x 331 5 mm D 171 8 in W x 65 8 in H x 131 16 in D Weight without package 9 2 kg 20 lb 5...

Page 68: ...d against this by setting your equipment at a safe level BEFORE your hearing adapts ESTABLISH A SAFE LEVEL Set your volume control at a low setting Slowly increase the sound until you can hear it comfortably and clearly without distortion Once you have established a comfortable sound level set the dial and leave it there BE SURE TO OBSERVE THE FOLLOWING GUIDELINES Do not turn up the volume so high...

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