Pioneer VSX-1021: Connecting your equipment
Connecting your equipment: Pioneer VSX-1021

Connecting your equipment
This receiver provides you with many connec-
tion possibilities, but it doesn’t have to be dif-
ficult. This chapter explains the kinds of compo-
nents you can connect to make up your home
theater system.
CAUTION
Before making or changing the connections,
switch off the power and disconnect the power
cord from the power outlet. Plugging in should
be the final step.
Important
Illustration shows the VSX-1021, however con-
nections for the VSX-921 are the same except
where noted.
Determining the speakers’
application
This unit permits you to build various surround
systems, in accordance with the number of
speakers you have.
!
Be sure to connect speakers to the front left
and right channels (
L
and
R
).
!
It is also possible to only connect one of the
surround back speakers (
SB
) or neither.
Choose one from Plans [A] to [E] below.
Important
!
The
Speaker System
setting must be made if
you use any of the connections shown below
other than [A] (see
Speaker system setting
on
Operating Instructions in CD-ROM).
!
Sound does not come through simultaneously
from the front height, front wide, speaker B
and surround back speakers. Output speakers
are different depending on the input signal or
listening mode.
[A] 7.1 channel surround system (Front
height)
*Default setting
!
Speaker System
setting:
Normal(SB/FH)
SL
L
FHL
SW
C
R
FHR
SR
SBL
SBR
A 7.1 ch surround system connects the left and
right front speakers (
L
/
R
), the center speaker
(
C
), the left and right front height speakers
(
FHL
/
FHR
), the left and right surround speakers
(
SL
/
SR
), the left and right surround back speak-
ers (
SBL
/
SBR
), and the subwoofer (
SW
).
It is not possible to produce sound simultane-
ously from the front height or front wide speak-
ers and the surround back speakers.
This surround system produces a more true-to-
life sound from above.
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Connecting your equipment
[B] 7.1 channel surround system (Front
wide)
!
Speaker System
setting:
Normal(SB/FW)
FWR
FWL
SL
L
SW
C
R
SR
SBL
SBR
This plan replaces the left and right front height
speakers shown in [A] with the left and right
front wide speakers (
FWL
/
FWR
).
It is not possible to produce sound simultane-
ously from the front height or front wide speak-
ers and the surround back speakers.
This surround system produces a true-to-life
sound over a wider area.
[C] 7.1 channel surround system & Speaker
B connection
!
Speaker System
setting:
Speaker B
SL
L
SW
C
R
SR
SBL
SBR
L
R
Speaker B
With these connections you can simultaneously
enjoy 5.1-channel surround sound in the main
zone with stereo playback of the same sound
on the B speakers. The same connections also
allow for 7.1-channel surround sound in the
main zone when not using the B speakers.
[D] 5.1 channel surround system & Front
Bi-amping connection (High quality
surround)
!
Speaker System
setting:
Front Bi-Amp
Bi-amping connection of the front speakers for
high sound quality with 5.1-channel surround
sound.
L
R
SL
SW
C
SR
Front Bi-Amp
[E] 5.1 channel surround system & ZONE 2
connection (Multi Zone)
!
Speaker System
setting:
ZONE 2
With these connections you can simultaneously
enjoy 5.1-channel surround sound in the main
zone with stereo playback on another compo-
nent in ZONE 2. (The selection of input devices
is limited.)

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L
L
R
R
SL
SW
C
SR
Main zone
Sub zone
ZONE 2
Other speaker connections
!
Your favorite speaker connections can be
selected even if you have fewer than 5.1
speakers (except front left/right speakers).
!
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
Full Auto MCACC
(speaker environment
setting) procedure. See
Automatically
conducting optimum sound tuning (Full Auto
MCACC)
on page 16 .
Placing the speakers
Refer to the chart below for placement of the
speakers you intend to connect.
L
SW
C
FHL
FWL
SL
SBL
SBR
SB
SR
FWR
R
FHR
30 30
60
60
60
120
120
!
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 / front wide speakers, we
recommend placing the surround speaker
right beside you.
!
If you intend to connect only one surround
back speaker, place it directly behind you.
!
Place the left and right front height speakers
at least one meter directly above the left and
right front speakers.
Connecting the speakers
Each speaker connection on the receiver com-
prises a positive (+) and negative (–) terminal.
Make sure to match these up with the terminals
on the speakers themselves.
CAUTION
!
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.
Bare wire connections
CAUTION
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.
1 Twist exposed wire strands together.
2 Loosen terminal and insert exposed
wire.
3 Tighten terminal.
1
2
3
10 mm
Note
!
Please refer to the manual that came with
your speakers for details on how to connect
the other end of the speaker cables to your
speakers.
!
Use an RCA cable to connect the subwoofer.
It is not possible to connect using speaker
cables.

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Bi-amping your speakers
Bi-amping is when you connect the high frequency driver and low frequency driver of your speakers
to different amplifiers for better crossover performance. Your speakers must be bi-ampable to do
this (having separate terminals for high and low) and the sound improvement will depend on the
kind of speakers you’re using.
HDMI
VIDEO
CONTROL
IR
COMPONENT VIDEO
VIDEO IN
TV/SAT
IN
ZONE 2
DVR/BDR CD-R/TAPE ZONE 2
DVR/
BDR
OUT
OUT
DVD IN
IN
IN
IN
IN
CD
L
R
L
R
IN
L
R
OUT
OUT
VIDEO
IN
DVD IN
BD IN
DVR/BDR IN
FM UNBAL
75
FRONT
CENTER
SURROUND
SURROUND BACK / ZONE 2
R
L
R
L
R
L
R
L
(Single)
AM LOOP
(
CD
)
(
DVD
)
TV/SAT VIDEO
DVD
Y
P
B
P
R
(
DVR/BDR
)
(
TV/SAT
)
COAXIAL
(10/100)
LAN
AUDIO
PRE OUT
SPEAKERS
ANTENNA
OPTICAL
ASSIGN
ABLE
ASSIGNABLE
ASSIGNABLE
OUT
MONITOR
OUT
MONITOR
OUT
SUBWOOFER
IN
1
(DVD)
IN
1
(DVR/
BDR)
IN
2
ASSIGNABLE
1
IN
1
IN
2
IN
1
IN
2
SEE INSTRUCTION MANUAL
SELECTABLE
SELECTABLE
VOIR LE MODE D’EMPLOI
CAUTION:
SPEAKER IMPEDANCE
6 -16 .
ATTENTION:
ENCEINTE D’IMPEDANCE DE
6 -16 .
FRONT HEIGHT / WIDE /
B
A
OUT
IN
OUT
IN
DC OUTPUT
for WIRELESS LAN
(OUTPUT 5 V
0.1 A MAX)
ADAPTER PORT
(OUTPUT 5 V 0.6 A MAX)
AC IN
High
Low
High
Low
Front right
Front left
Bi-amp compatible
speaker
Subwoofer
Bi-amp compatible
speaker
Center
Surround right
Surround left
CAUTION
!
Most speakers with both
High
and
Low
terminals have two metal plates that connect the
High
to the
Low
terminals. These must be removed when you are bi-amping the speakers or you could
severely damage the amplifier. See your speaker manual for more information.
!
If your speakers have a removable crossover network, make sure you do not remove it for bi-amping.
Doing so may damage your speakers.
Installing your speaker system
At the very least, front left and right speakers only are necessary. Note that your main surround
speakers should always be connected as a pair, but you can connect just one surround back
speaker if you like (it must be connected to the left surround back terminal).
Standard surround connection
HDMI
VIDEO
CONTROL
IR
COMPONENT VIDEO
VIDEO IN
TV/SAT
IN
ZONE 2
DVR/BDR CD-R/TAPE ZONE 2
DVR/
BDR
OUT
OUT
DVD IN
IN
IN
IN
IN
CD
L
R
L
R
IN
L
R
OUT
OUT
VIDEO
IN
DVD IN
BD IN
DVR/BDR IN
FM UNBAL
75
FRONT
CENTER
SURROUND
SURROUND BACK / ZONE 2
R
L
R
L
R
L
R
L
(Single)
AM LOOP
(
CD
)
(
DVD
)
TV/SAT VIDEO
DVD
Y
P
B
P
R
(
DVR/BDR
)
(
TV/SAT
)
COAXIAL
(10/100)
LAN
AUDIO
PRE OUT
SPEAKERS
ANTENNA
OPTICAL
ASSIGN
ABLE
ASSIGNABLE
ASSIGNABLE
OUT
MONITOR
OUT
MONITOR
OUT
SUBWOOFER
IN
1
(DVD)
IN
1
(DVR/
BDR)
IN
2
ASSIGNABLE
1
IN
1
IN
2
IN
1
IN
2
SEE INSTRUCTION MANUAL
SELECTABLE
SELECTABLE
VOIR LE MODE D’EMPLOI
CAUTION:
SPEAKER IMPEDANCE
6 -16 .
ATTENTION:
ENCEINTE D’IMPEDANCE DE
6 -16 .
FRONT HEIGHT / WIDE /
B
A
OUT
IN
OUT
IN
DC OUTPUT
for WIRELESS LAN
(OUTPUT 5 V
0.1 A MAX)
ADAPTER PORT
(OUTPUT 5 V 0.6 A MAX)
AC IN
LINE LEVEL
INPUT
The front height terminals can also be used
for the front wide and Speaker B speakers.
Front height setting
Front height right
Front height left
Front wide setting
Front wide right
Front wide left
Speaker B setting
Speaker B - right
Speaker B - left
Front right
Center
Subwoofer
Front left
The surround back terminals can also be
used for ZONE 2.
Surround left
5.1 ch surround setting
Not connected
Not connected
6.1 ch surround setting
Not connected
Surround back
7.1 ch surround setting
Surround back right
Surround back left
ZONE 2 setting
ZONE 2 - Right
ZONE 2 - Left
Surround right

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Bi-wiring your speakers
Your speakers can also be bi-wired if they sup-
port bi-amping.
!
With these connections, the
Speaker System
setting makes no difference.
CAUTION
!
Don’t connect different speakers from the
same terminal in this way.
!
When bi-wiring as well, heed the cautions for
bi-amping shown above.
%
To bi-wire a speaker, connect two
speaker cords to the speaker terminal on
the receiver.
Selecting the Speaker system
The front height terminals can be used for front
wide and Speaker B connections, in addition to
for the front height speakers. Also, the surround
back terminals can be used for bi-amping and
ZONE 2 connections, in addition to for the sur-
round back speakers. Make this setting accord-
ing to the application.
Front height setup
*Default setting
1 Connect a pair of speakers to the front
height speaker terminals.
See
Standard surround connection
on page 8 .
2 If necessary, select ‘Normal(SB/FH)’
from the Speaker System menu.
See
Speaker system setting
on Operating
Instructions in CD-ROM to do this.
Front wide setup
1 Connect a pair of speakers to the front
height speaker terminals.
See
Standard surround connection
on page 8 .
2 Select ‘Normal(SB/FW)’ from the
Speaker System menu.
See
Speaker system setting
on Operating
Instructions in CD-ROM to do this.
Speaker B setup
You can listen to stereo playback in another
room.
1 Connect a pair of speakers to the front
height speaker terminals.
See
Standard surround connection
on page 8 .
2 Select ‘Speaker B’ from the
Speaker System menu.
See
Speaker system setting
on Operating
Instructions in CD-ROM to do this.
Bi-Amping setup
Bi-amping connection of the front speakers for
high sound quality with 5.1-channel surround
sound.
1 Connect bi-amp compatible speakers
to the front and surround back speaker
terminals.
See
Bi-amping your speakers
on page 8 .
2 Select ‘Front Bi-Amp’ from the
Speaker System menu.
See
Speaker system setting
on Operating
Instructions in CD-ROM to do this.
ZONE 2 setup
With these connections you can simultaneously
enjoy 5.1-channel surround sound in the main
zone with stereo playback on another compo-
nent in ZONE 2.
1 Connect a pair of speakers to the
surround back speaker terminals.
See
Standard surround connection
on page 8 .
2 Select ‘ZONE 2’ from the
Speaker System menu.
See
Speaker system setting
on Operating
Instructions in CD-ROM to do this.
About the audio connection
Transferable audio
signals
Sound signal priorit
y
HDMI
HD audio
Digital (Coaxial)
Conventional digital audio
RCA (Analog)
(
White
/
Red
)
Conventional analog audio
Digital (Optical)
Types of cables and
terminals
!
With an HDMI cable, video and audio signals
can be transferred in high quality over a single
cable.
About the video converter
The video converter ensures that all video
sources are output through all of the
MONITOR
VIDEO OUT
jacks. The only exception is HDMI:
since this resolution cannot be downsampled,
you must connect your monitor/TV to the
receiver’s HDMI output when connecting this
video source.
If several video components are assigned to the
same input function (see
The Input Setup menu
on Operating Instructions in CD-ROM), the
converter gives priority to HDMI, component,
then composite (in that order).

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!
If you connect a component that
is not compatible with HDCP, an
HDCP ERROR
message is displayed on the
front panel display. Some components that
are compatible with HDCP still cause this
message to be displayed, but so long as there
is no problem with displaying video this is not
a malfunction.
!
Depending on the component you have
connected, using a DVI connection may result
in unreliable signal transfers.
!
This receiver supports SACD, Dolby Digital
Plus, Dolby TrueHD and DTS-HD Master
Audio. To take advantage of these formats,
however, make sure that the component
connected to this receiver also supports the
corresponding format.
!
Use a High Speed HDMI
®
cable. If an HDMI
cable other than a High Speed HDMI
®
cable is
used, it may not work properly.
!
When an HDMI cable with a built-in equalizer
is connected, it may not operate properly.
!
Signal transfer is 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.
HDMI, the HDMI logo and High-Definition
Multimedia Interface are trademarks or regis-
tered trademarks of HDMI Licensing, LLC in the
United States and other countries.
“x.v.Color” and
are trade-
marks of Sony Corporation.
VIDEO IN
VIDEO
MONITOR OUT
COMPONENT
VIDEO IN
Y
P
B
P
R
Y
P
B
P
R
COMPONENT VIDEO
MONITOR OUT
HDMI IN
HDMI OUT
High picture qualit
y
Video signals can be output
Terminal for connection with
source device
Terminal for connection
with TV monitor
Note
!
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 Digital Video Conversion
(in
Setting the Video options
on Operating
Instructions in CD-ROM)
OFF
.
!
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 signals cannot be
converted.
!
Only signals with an input resolution
of 480i/576i can be converted from the
component video input for the composite
MONITOR OUT
terminals.
This item incorporates copy protection technol-
ogy that is protected by U.S. patents and other
intellectual property rights of Rovi Corporation.
Reverse engineering and disassembly are
prohibited.
About HDMI
The HDMI connection transfers uncompressed
digital video, as well as almost every kind of
digital audio.
This receiver incorporates High-Definition
Multimedia Interface (HDMI
®
) technology.
This receiver supports the functions described
below through HDMI connections.
!
Digital transfer of uncompressed video
(contents protected by HDCP (1080p/24,
1080p/60, etc.))
!
3D signal transfer
!
Deep Color signal transfer
!
x.v.Color signal transfer
!
ARC (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, DTS-HD High Resolution Audio),
DVD-Audio, CD, SACD (DSD signal), Video
CD, Super VCD
!
Synchronized operation with components
using the
Control
with HDMI function (see
Control with HDMI function
on Operating
Instructions in CD-ROM)
Note
!
An HDMI connection can only be made
with DVI-equipped components compatible
with both DVI and High Bandwidth Digital
Content Protection (HDCP). If you choose to
connect to a DVI connector, you will need a
separate adaptor (DVI
d
HDMI) to do so. A DVI
connection, however, does not support audio
signals. Consult your local audio dealer for
more information.

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Connecting your TV and playback components
Connecting using HDMI
If you have an HDMI or DVI (with HDCP) equipped component (Blu-ray Disc player (BD), 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
on Operating Instructions in
CD-ROM).
HDMI
VIDEO
CONTROL
IR
COMPONENT VIDEO
VIDEO IN
TV/SAT
IN
ZONE 2
DVR/BDR CD-R/TAPE ZONE 2
DVR/
BDR
OUT
OUT
DVD IN
IN
IN
IN
IN
CD
L
R
L
R
IN
L
R
OUT
OUT
VIDEO
IN
DVD IN
BD IN
DVR/BDR IN
FM UNBAL
75
FRONT
CENTER
SURROUND
SURROUND BACK / ZONE 2
R
L
R
L
R
L
(Single)
AM LOOP
(
CD
)
(
DVD
)
TV/SAT
VIDEO
DVD
Y
P
B
P
R
(
DVR/BDR
)
(
TV/SAT
)
COAXIAL
(10/100)
LAN
AUDIO
PRE OUT
SPEAKERS
ANTENNA
OPTICAL
ASSIGN
ABLE
ASSIGNABLE
ASSIGNABLE
OUT
MONITOR
OUT
MONITOR
OUT
SUBWOOFER
IN
1
(DVD)
IN
1
(DVR/
BDR)
IN
2
ASSIGNABLE
1
IN
1
IN
2
IN
1
IN
2
SEL
SEL
CAUTION:
SPEAKER IMPEDANCE
6 -16 .
ATTENTION:
ENCEINTE D’IMPEDANCE DE
6 -16 .
A
OUT
IN
OUT
IN
DC OUTPUT
for WIRELESS LAN
(OUTPUT 5 V
0.1 A MAX)
ADAPTER PORT
(OUTPUT 5 V 0.6 A MAX)
DIGITAL OUT
COAXIAL
OPTICAL
ANALOG
R
L
AUDIO OUT
HDMI IN
HDMI OUT
HDMI OUT
VSX-1021
only
HDMI/DVI-compatible
Blu-ray Disc player
Other HDMI/DVI-
equipped component
HDMI/DVI-compatible
monitor
Select one
This connection is
required in order to
listen to the sound of
the TV over the
receiver.
!
For input components, connections other than HDMI connections are also possible (see
Connecting your DVD player with no HDMI output
on page 11 ).
!
If you want to listen to the sound of the TV over the receiver, connect the receiver and TV with audio
cables.
—
When the TV and receiver are connected by HDMI connections, if the TV supports the HDMI ARC
(Audio Return Channel) function, the sound of the TV is input to the receiver via the
HDMI OUT
terminal, so there is no need to connect an audio cable. In this case, set
TV Audio
at
HDMI Setup
to
via HDMI
(see
HDMI Setup
on Operating Instructions in CD-ROM).
Connecting your DVD player with no HDMI output
This diagram shows connections of a TV (with HDMI input) and DVD player (or other playback com-
ponent with no HDMI output) to the receiver.
HDMI
VIDEO
CONTROL
IR
COMPONENT VIDEO
VIDEO IN
TV/SAT
IN
ZONE 2
DVR/BDR CD-R/TAPE ZONE 2
DVR/
BDR
OUT
OUT
DVD IN
IN
IN
IN
IN
CD
L
R
L
R
IN
L
R
OUT
OUT
VIDEO
IN
DVD IN
BD IN
DVR/BDR IN
FM UNBAL
75
FRONT
CENTER
SURROUND
SURROUND BACK / ZONE 2
R
L
R
L
R
L
(Single)
AM LOOP
(
CD
)
(
DVD
)
TV/SAT VIDEO
DVD
Y
P
B
P
R
(
DVR/BDR
)
(
TV/SAT
)
COAXIAL
(10/100)
LAN
AUDIO
PRE OUT
SPEAKERS
ANTENNA
OPTICAL
ASSIGN
ABLE
ASSIGNABLE
ASSIGNABLE
OUT
MONITOR
OUT
MONITOR
OUT
SUBWOOFER
IN
1
(DVD)
IN
1
(DVR/
BDR)
IN
2
ASSIGNABLE
1
IN
1
IN
2
IN
1
IN
2
SELECTA
SELECTA
CAUTION:
SPEAKER IMPEDANCE
6 -16 .
ATTENTION:
ENCEINTE D’IMPEDANCE DE
6 -16 .
FR
A
OUT
IN
OUT
IN
DC OUTPUT
for WIRELESS LAN
(OUTPUT 5 V
0.1 A MAX)
ADAPTER PORT
(OUTPUT 5 V 0.6 A MAX)
HDMI IN
ANALOG
R
AUDIO OUT
VIDEO OUT
VIDEO
Y
P
B
P
R
COMPONENT VIDEO OUT
DIGITAL OUT
COAXIAL
OPTICAL
L
HDMI/DVI-compatible
monitor
DVD player, etc.
Select one
Select one
!
If you want to listen to the sound of the TV over the receiver, connect the receiver and TV with audio
cables (page 11).
—
When the TV and receiver are connected by HDMI connections, if the TV supports the HDMI ARC
(Audio Return Channel) function, the sound of the TV is input to the receiver via the
HDMI OUT
terminal, so there is no need to connect an audio cable. In this case, set
TV Audio
at
HDMI Setup
to
via HDMI
(see
HDMI Setup
on Operating Instructions in CD-ROM).
!
If you use an optical digital audio cable, you’ll need to tell the receiver which digital input you
connected the player to (see
The Input Setup menu
on Operating Instructions in CD-ROM).

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Connecting your equipment
Connecting an HDD/DVD recorder, BD recorder and other video
sources
This receiver has two sets of audio/video inputs and outputs suitable for connecting analog or digi-
tal video devices, including HDD/DVD recorders and BD recorders.
When you set up the receiver you’ll need to tell the receiver which input you connected the recorder
to (see also
The Input Setup menu
on Operating Instructions in CD-ROM).
HDMI
VIDEO
CONTROL
IR
COMPONENT VIDEO
VIDEO IN
TV/SAT
IN
ZONE 2
DVR/BDR
CD-R/TAPE ZONE 2
DVR/
BDR
OUT
OUT
DVD IN
IN
IN
IN
IN
CD
L
R
L
R
IN
L
R
OUT
OUT
VIDEO
IN
DVD IN
BD IN
DVR/BDR IN
FM UNBAL
75
FRONT
CENTER
SURROUND
SURROUND BACK / ZONE 2
R
L
R
L
R
L
(Single)
AM LOOP
(
CD
)
(
DVD
)
TV/SAT VIDEO
DVD
Y
P
B
P
R
(
DVR/BDR
)
(
TV/SAT
)
COAXIAL
(10/100)
LAN
AUDIO
PRE OUT
SPEAKERS
ANTENNA
OPTICAL
ASSIGN
ABLE
ASSIGNABLE
ASSIGNABLE
OUT
MONITOR
OUT
MONITOR
OUT
SUBWOOFER
IN
1
(DVD)
IN
1
(DVR/
BDR)
IN
2
ASSIGNABLE
1
IN
1
IN
2
IN
1
IN
2
SELEC
SELEC
CAUTION:
SPEAKER IMPEDANCE
6 -16 .
ATTENTION:
ENCEINTE D’IMPEDANCE DE
6 -16 .
A
OUT
IN
OUT
IN
DC OUTPUT
for WIRELESS LAN
(OUTPUT 5 V
0.1 A MAX)
ADAPTER PORT
(OUTPUT 5 V 0.6 A MAX)
DIGITAL OUT
COAXIAL
OPTICAL
ANALOG
R
L
ANALOG
R
L
AUDIO OUT
AUDIO IN
VIDEO OUT
VIDEO
VIDEO
VIDEO IN
HDD/DVD recorder, BD recorder, etc.
Select one
!
In order to record, you must connect the analog audio cables (the digital connection is for playback
only).
!
If your HDD/DVD recorder, BD recorder, etc., is equipped with an HDMI output terminal, we
recommend connecting it to the receiver’s
HDMI
DVR/BDR
IN
terminal. When doing so, also
connect the receiver and TV by HDMI (see
Connecting using HDMI
on page 11 ).
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 or component cord.
HDMI
VIDEO
CONTROL
IR
COMPONENT VIDEO
VIDEO IN
TV/SAT
IN
ZONE 2
DVR/BDR CD-R/TAPE ZONE 2
DVR/
BDR
OUT
OUT
DVD IN
IN
IN
IN
IN
CD
L
R
L
R
IN
L
R
OUT
OUT
VIDEO
IN
DVD IN
BD IN
DVR/BDR IN
FM UNBAL
75
FRONT
CENTER
SURROUND
SURROUND BACK / ZONE 2
R
L
R
L
R
L
(Single)
AM LOOP
(
CD
)
(
DVD
)
TV/SAT VIDEO
DVD
Y
P
B
P
R
(
DVR/BDR
)
(
TV/SAT
)
COAXIAL
(10/100)
LAN
AUDIO
PRE OUT
SPEAKERS
ANTENNA
OPTICAL
ASSIGN
ABLE
ASSIGNABLE
ASSIGNABLE
OUT
MONITOR
OUT
MONITOR
OUT
SUBWOOFER
IN
1
(DVD)
IN
1
(DVR/
BDR)
IN
2
ASSIGNABLE
1
IN
1
IN
2
IN
1
IN
2
SELEC
SELEC
CAUTION:
SPEAKER IMPEDANCE
6 -16 .
ATTENTION:
ENCEINTE D’IMPEDANCE DE
6 -16 .
A
OUT
IN
OUT
IN
DC OUTPUT
for WIRELESS LAN
(OUTPUT 5 V
0.1 A MAX)
ADAPTER PORT
(OUTPUT 5 V 0.6 A MAX)
ANALOG
R
AUDIO OUT
VIDEO IN
Y
P
B
P
R
COMPONENT VIDEO IN
VIDEO OUT
VIDEO
VIDEO
Y
P
B
P
R
COMPONENT VIDEO OUT
DIGITAL OUT
COAXIAL
OPTICAL
HDMI OUT
L
TV
DVD player, etc.
Select one
Select one
Select one
!
Connect using an HDMI cable to listen to HD audio on the receiver. Do not use an HDMI cable to
input video signals.
Depending on the video component, it may not be possible to output signals connected by HDMI
and other methods simultaneously, and it may be necessary to make output settings. Please refer
to the operating instructions supplied with your component for more information.
!
If you want to listen to the sound of the TV over the receiver, connect the receiver and TV with audio
cables (page 11).
!
If you use an optical digital audio cable, you’ll need to tell the receiver which digital input you
connected the player to (see
The Input Setup menu
on Operating Instructions in CD-ROM).

En
13
02
Connecting your equipment
Connecting a satellite/cable receiver or other set-top box
Satellite and cable receivers, and terrestrial digital TV tuners are all examples of so-called ‘set-top
boxes’.
When you set up the receiver you’ll need to tell the receiver which input you connected the set-top
box to (see
The Input Setup menu
on Operating Instructions in CD-ROM).
HDMI
VIDEO
CONTROL
IR
COMPONENT VIDEO
VIDEO IN
TV/SAT
IN
ZONE 2
DVR/BDR CD-R/TAPE ZONE 2
DVR/
BDR
OUT
OUT
DVD IN
IN
IN
IN
IN
CD
L
R
L
R
IN
L
R
OUT
OUT
VIDEO
IN
DVD IN
BD IN
DVR/BDR IN
FM UNBAL
75
FRONT
CENTER
SURROUND
SURROUND BACK / ZONE 2
R
L
R
L
R
L
(Single)
AM LOOP
(
CD
)
(
DVD
)
TV/SAT
VIDEO
DVD
Y
P
B
P
R
(
DVR/BDR
)
(
TV/SAT
)
COAXIAL
(10/100)
LAN
AUDIO
PRE OUT
SPEAKERS
ANTENNA
OPTICAL
ASSIGN
ABLE
ASSIGNABLE
ASSIGNABLE
OUT
MONITOR
OUT
MONITOR
OUT
SUBWOOFER
IN
1
(DVD)
IN
1
(DVR/
BDR)
IN
2
ASSIGNABLE
1
IN
1
IN
2
IN
1
IN
2
SELECT
SELECT
CAUTION:
SPEAKER IMPEDANCE
6 -16 .
ATTENTION:
ENCEINTE D’IMPEDANCE DE
6 -16 .
F
A
OUT
IN
OUT
IN
DC OUTPUT
for WIRELESS LAN
(OUTPUT 5 V
0.1 A MAX)
ADAPTER PORT
(OUTPUT 5 V 0.6 A MAX)
VIDEO OUT
VIDEO
ANALOG
R
AUDIO OUT
DIGITAL OUT
COAXIAL
OPTICAL
L
Select one
STB
!
VSX-1021 only:
If your set-top box is equipped with an HDMI output terminal, we recommend connecting it to the
receiver’s
HDMI
IN 1
terminal. When doing so, also connect the receiver and TV by HDMI (see
Connecting using HDMI
on page 11 ).
Connecting other audio components
This receiver has both digital and analog inputs, allowing you to connect audio components for
playback.
When you set up the receiver you’ll need to tell the receiver which input you connected the compo-
nent to (see also
The Input Setup menu
on Operating Instructions in CD-ROM).
HDMI
VIDEO
CONTROL
IR
COMPONENT VIDEO
VIDEO IN
TV/SAT
IN
ZONE 2
DVR/BDR
CD-R/TAPE
ZONE 2
DVR/
BDR
OUT
OUT
DVD IN
IN
IN
IN
IN
CD
L
R
L
R
IN
L
R
OUT
OUT
VIDEO
IN
DVD IN
BD IN
DVR/BDR IN
FM UNBAL
75
FRONT
CENTER
SURROUND
SURROUND BACK / ZONE 2
R
L
R
L
R
L
(Single)
AM LOOP
(
CD
)
(
DVD
)
TV/SAT VIDEO
DVD
Y
P
B
P
R
(
DVR/BDR
)
(
TV/SAT
)
COAXIAL
(10/100)
LAN
AUDIO
PRE OUT
SPEAKERS
ANTENNA
OPTICAL
ASSIGN
ABLE
ASSIGNABLE
ASSIGNABLE
OUT
MONITOR
OUT
MONITOR
OUT
SUBWOOFER
IN
1
(DVD)
IN
1
(DVR/
BDR)
IN
2
ASSIGNABLE
1
IN
1
IN
2
IN
1
IN
2
SELEC
SELEC
CAUTION:
SPEAKER IMPEDANCE
6 -16 .
ATTENTION:
ENCEINTE D’IMPEDANCE DE
6 -16 .
A
OUT
IN
OUT
IN
DC OUTPUT
for WIRELESS LAN
(OUTPUT 5 V
0.1 A MAX)
ADAPTER PORT
(OUTPUT 5 V 0.6 A MAX)
DIGITAL OUT
COAXIAL
OPTICAL
ANALOG
R
L
AUDIO OUT
ANALOG
R
L
AUDIO IN
CD-R, MD, DAT, etc.
Select one
!
If you’re connecting a recorder, connect the analog audio outputs to the analog audio inputs on the
recorder.
!
If your turntable has line-level outputs (i.e., it has a built-in phono pre-amp), connect it to the
CD
inputs instead.

En
14
02
Connecting your equipment
MULTI-ZONE setup
This receiver can power up to two independent
systems in separate rooms after you have made
the proper MULTI-ZONE connections.
Different sources can be playing in two zones at
the same time or, depending on your needs, the
same source can also be used. The main and
sub zone have independent power (the main
zone power can be off while sub zone is on) and
the sub zone can be controlled by the remote or
front panel controls.
Important
VSX-921 model cannot connect the TV monitor
for sub zone.
Making MULTI-ZONE connections
It is possible to make these connections if you
have a separate TV and speakers for the sub
zone (
ZONE 2
). You will also need a separate
amplifier if you are not using the
MULTI-ZONE
setup using speaker terminals (ZONE 2)
on page
14 for the sub zone.
MULTI-ZONE listening options
The following table shows the signals that can
be output to ZONE 2:
In case of VSX-1021
Sub Zone Input functions available
ZONE 2
DVD
,
TV/SAT
,
DVR/BDR
,
VIDEO
,
HOME MEDIA GALLERY
,
iPod/USB
,
CD
,
CD-R/TAPE
,
TUNER
,
ADAPTER
PORT
(Outputs analog audio, composite
video.)
It is not possible to down-convert the audio
and video input signals from the
HDMI
input
terminals, digital input terminals (
OPTICAL
and
COAXIAL
) and the
COMPONENT VIDEO
input
terminals and output them to ZONE 2.
In case of VSX-921
Sub Zone
Input functions available
ZONE 2
DVD
,
TV/SAT
,
DVR/BDR
,
VIDEO 1
,
VIDEO 2
,
CD
,
CD-R/TAPE
,
TUNER
,
ADAPTER PORT
(Output analog audio only.)
It is not possible to down-convert the audio
input signal from the
HDMI
input terminals or
digital input terminals (
OPTICAL
and
COAXIAL
)
and output them to ZONE 2.
Basic MULTI-ZONE setup (ZONE 2)
1 Connect a separate amplifier to the
AUDIO ZONE 2 OUT jacks on this receiver.
You should have a pair of speakers attached to
the sub zone amplifier as shown in the follow-
ing illustration.
2
VSX-1021 only:
Connect a TV monitor
to the VIDEO ZONE 2 OUT jack on this
receiver.
HDMI
VIDEO
CONTROL
IR
COMPONENT VIDEO
VIDEO IN
TV/SAT
IN
ZONE 2
DVR/BDR CD-R/TAPE
ZONE 2
DVR/
BDR
OUT
OUT
DVD IN
IN
IN
IN
IN
CD
L
R
L
R
IN
L
R
OUT
OUT
VIDEO
IN
DVD IN
BD IN
DVR/BDR IN
FM
75
TV/SAT VIDEO
DVD
Y
P
B
P
R
AUDIO
AN
ASSIGN
ABLE
MONITOR
OUT
MONITOR
OUT
IN
1
(DVD)
IN
1
(DVR/
BDR)
IN
2
ASSIGNABLE
1
OUT
IN
OUT
IN
R
L
AUDIO IN
VIDEO IN
Sub zone (
ZONE 2
)
Main zone
VSX-1021
only
MULTI-ZONE setup using speaker
terminals (ZONE 2)
You must select
ZONE 2
in Speaker system
setting on Operating Instructions in CD-ROM to
use this setup.
Connecting AM/FM antennas
Connect the AM loop antenna and the FM wire
antenna as shown below. To improve reception
and sound quality, connect external antennas
(see
Connecting external antennas
on page 14 ).
FM UNBAL
75
AM LOOP
ANTENNA
3
1
4
fig. a
fig. b
fig. c
5
2
1 Pull off the protective shields of both
AM antenna wires.
2 Push open the tabs, then insert one
wire fully into each terminal, then release
the tabs to secure the AM antenna wires.
3 Fix the AM loop antenna to the
attached stand.
To fix the stand to the antenna, bend in the
direction indicated by the arrow (
fig. a
) then clip
the loop onto the stand (
fig. b
).
!
If you plan to mount the AM antenna to a
wall or other surface, secure the stand with
screws (
fig. c
) before clipping the loop to the
stand. Make sure the reception is clear.
4 Place the AM antenna on a flat
surface and in a direction giving the best
reception.
5 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.
Connecting external antennas
To improve FM reception, connect an external
FM antenna to
FM UNBAL 75
W
.
FM UNBAL
75
AM LOOP
ANTENNA
75 Ω coaxial cable
To improve AM reception, connect a 5 m to 6
m length of vinyl-coated wire to the
AM LOOP
terminals without disconnecting the supplied
AM loop antenna.
For the best possible reception, suspend hori-
zontally outdoors.
FM UNBAL
75
AM LOOP
ANTENNA
Outdoor antenna
Indoor antenna
(vinyl-coated wire)
5 m to 6 m

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15
02
Connecting your equipment
1 Connect a pair of speakers to the
surround back speaker terminals.
2
VSX-1021 only:
Connect a TV monitor
to the VIDEO ZONE 2 OUT jack on this
receiver.
SURROUND
SURROUND BACK / ZONE 2
R
L
R
R
L
(Single)
(
CD
)
(
DVD
)
(
DVR/BDR
)
(
TV/SAT
)
COAXIAL
SPEAKERS
OPTICAL
ASSIGNABLE
ASSIGNABLE
IN
1
IN
2
IN
1
IN
2
SEE INST
SELECTABLE
SELECTABLE
VOIR LE M
FRONT HEIG
HDMI
VIDEO
CONTROL
IR
COMPONENT VI
VIDEO IN
TV/SAT
IN
ZONE 2
DVR/
BDR
OUT
OUT
IN
Y
P
B
ASSIGN
ABLE
MONITOR
OUT
MONITOR
OUT
IN
1
(DVD)
IN
1
(DVR/
BDR)
IN
2
ASSIGNABLE
1
OUT
IN
OUT
IN
VIDEO IN
R
L
VSX-1021
only
Sub zone (
ZONE 2
)
Main zone
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 sta-
tions, 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 network,
including your computer, using HOME MEDIA
GALLERY inputs.
UNBAL
FRONT
CENTER
R
L
AM LOOP
C
(10/100)
LAN
PRE OUT
TENNA
OUT
SUBWOOFER
CAUTION:
SPEAKER IMPEDANCE
6 -16 .
ATTENTION:
ENCEINTE D’IMPEDANCE DE
6 -16 .
A
DC OUTPUT
for WIRELESS LAN
(OUTPUT 5 V
0.1 A MAX)
ADAPTER PORT
(OUTPUT 5 V 0.6 A MAX)
WAN
3
2
1
LAN
Internet
Modem
Router
LAN cable
(sold separately)
to LAN port
PC
Connect the LAN terminal on this receiver to
the LAN terminal on your router (with or with-
out 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, see
Network Setup menu
on Operating Instructions
in CD-ROM.
LAN terminal specifications
!
LAN terminal : Ethernet jack
(10BASE-T/100BASE-TX)
Note
!
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.
Connecting to a wireless LAN
Wireless connection to the network is possible
through a wireless LAN connection. Use the
separately sold AS-WL300 for connection.
WAN
DC 5V
WPS
Ethernet
UNBAL
FRONT
CENTER
SURROUND
R
L
R
AM LOOP
(
CD
)
(
DVD
)
COAXIAL
PRE OUT
SPEA
TENNA
ASSIGNABL
OUT
SUBWOOFER
IN
1
IN
2
CAUTION:
SPEAKER IMPEDANCE
6 -16 .
ATTENTION:
ENCEINTE D’IMPEDANCE DE
6 -16 .
A
DC OUTPUT
for WIRELESS LAN
(OUTPUT 5 V
0.1 A MAX)
ADAPTER PORT
(OUTPUT 5 V 0.6 A MAX)
(10/100)
LAN
Internet
Modem
Wireless LAN converter (AS-WL300)
Router
Plugging in the receiver
Only plug in after you have connected all your
components to this receiver, including the
speakers.
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.
!
Do not use any power cord other than the one
supplied with this unit.
!
Do not use the supplied power cord for any
purpose other than that described below.
!
The receiver should be disconnected by
removing the mains plug from the wall
socket when not in regular use, e.g., when on
vacation.
1 Plug the supplied power cord into the
AC IN socket on the back of the receiver.
2 Plug the other end into a power outlet.
!
After this receiver is connected to an AC
outlet, a 2 second to 10 second HDMI
initialization process begins. You cannot
carry out any operations during this process.
The
HDMI
indicator in the front panel display
blinks during this process, and you can turn
on this receiver once it has stopped blinking.
When you set the
Control
with HDMI to
OFF
, you can skip this process. For details
about the
Control
with HDMI feature, see
Control with HDMI function
on Operating
Instructions in CD-ROM.
Оглавление
- Contents
- Before you start
- Connecting your equipment
- Basic Setup
- Basic playback
- Table des matières
- Avant de commencer
- Raccordement de votre équipement
- Configuration de base
- Lecture de base
- Inhaltsverzeichnis
- Vor der Inbetriebnahme
- Anschluss der Geräte
- Grundlegende Einrichtung
- Grundlegende Wiedergabe
- Contenuto
- Prima di iniziare
- Collegamento dell’apparecchio
- Impostazioni di base
- Riproduzione di base
- Inhoud
- Voordat u begint
- De apparatuur aansluiten
- Basisinstellingen
- Basisbediening voor afspelen
- Contenido
- Antes de comenzar
- Conexión del equipo
- Configuración básica
- Reproducción básica
- Содержание
- Перед началом работы
- Подключение оборудования
- Основная настройка
- Основные операции воспроизведения