Pioneer VSX-820-S Silver: Connecting your equipment

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Chapter 3:

Connecting your equipment

Placing the speakers

By connecting the left and right front speakers (L/R), the center speaker (C), the left and right

surround speakers (SL/SR), and the subwoofer (SW), a 5.1 ch surround system can be enjoyed.

Further, by using an external amplifier, you can connect the left and right surround back speakers

(

SBL

/

SBR

) and the left and right front height speaker (

FHL

/

FHR

) to boost your system up to a 7.1 ch

surround system.

• You can also connect one surround back speaker (SB) and enjoy a 6.1 ch surround system.

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

R

R

L

L

C

C

SW

120

SW

120

120

120

SR

SR

SB

SL

SL

FHR

R

FHL

R

L

L

C

C

SR

90

SW

SW

120

90

120

SBR

SR

SL

60

SBL

SL

a. This layout is available only when the additional amplifier is connected to the unit and the surround back

or front height speakers are connected to the amplifier. For details, see Connect the surround back or front height

speakers on page 19.

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Hints on the speaker placement

• If the surround speakers cannot be set

directly to the side of the listening position

Where you put your speakers in the room has a

with a 7.1-channel system, the surround

big effect on the quality of the sound. The

effect can be enhanced by turning off the

following guidelines should help you to get the

Up Mix function (see Setting the Up Mix

best sound from your system.

function on page 38).

• The subwoofer can be placed on the floor.

• Try not to place the surround speakers

Ideally, the other speakers should be at

farther away from the listening position

about ear-level when you’re listening to

than the front and center speakers. Doing

them. Putting the speakers on the floor

so can weaken the surround sound effect.

(except the subwoofer), or mounting them

very high on a wall is not recommended.

• Place the left and right front height

speakers at least one meter directly above

• For the best stereo effect, place the front

the left and right front speakers.

speakers 2 m to 3 m apart, at equal

distance from the TV.

• If you’re going to place speakers around

CAUTION

your CRT TV, use shielded speakers or

• Make sure that all speakers are securely

place the speakers at a sufficient distance

installed. This not only improves sound

from your CRT TV.

quality, but also reduces the risk of

• If you’re using a center speaker, place the

damage or injury resulting from speakers

front speakers at a wider angle. If not, place

being knocked over or falling in the event

them at a narrower angle.

of external shocks such as earthquakes.

• Place the center speaker above or below

the TV so that the sound of the center

Important

channel is localized at the TV screen. Also,

make sure the center speaker does not

• To connect the surround back or front

cross the line formed by the leading edge

height speakers, an additional amplifier is

of the front left and right speakers.

required. Connect the additional amplifier

to the PRE OUT SURR BACK/FRONT

• It is best to angle the speakers towards the

HEIGHT outputs of this unit and connect

listening position. The angle depends on

the surround back or front height speakers

the size of the room. Use less of an angle

to the additional amplifier (see Connect

for bigger rooms.

the surround back or front height speakers

• Surround and surround back speakers

on page 19).

should be positioned 60 cm to 90 cm

The Pre Out setting must be set if the above

higher than your ears and titled slight

connections are performed. Select

downward. Make sure the speakers don’t

SURR.BACK if the surround back speaker

face each other. For DVD-Audio, the

is connected and HEIGHT if the front

speakers should be more directly behind

height speaker is connected (If neither the

the listener than for home theater

surround back speaker nor the front height

playback.

speaker is connected, either setting will

suffice) (see The Pre Out Setting on

page 47).

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Connecting the speakers

The receiver will work with just two stereo

You can use the speakers connected to the B

speakers (the front speakers in the diagram)

speaker terminals to listen to stereo playback

but using at least three speakers is

in another room. See Switching the speaker

recommended, and a complete setup is best

system on page 20 for the listening options

for surround sound.

with this setup.

Make sure you connect the speaker on the

You can use speakers with a normal

right to the right (R) terminal and the speaker

impedance between 6 Ω and 16 Ω.

on the left to the left (L) terminal. Also make

However, note that only the front speakers are

sure the positive and negative (+/–) terminals

set to a value between 12 Ω and 16 Ω if you

on the receiver match those on the speakers.

select SPAB in Switching the speaker system

on page 20.

Be sure to complete all connections before

connecting this unit to the AC power source.

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Bare wire connections

Connect the surround back or front

A-Speaker terminals:

height speakers

1 Twist exposed wire strands together.

Connect the PRE OUT outputs of the unit and

additional amplifier to add a surround back or

2 Loosen terminal and insert exposed wire.

front height speaker.

3 Tighten terminal.

• If the surround back speaker or the front

height speaker is connected, set the Pre

Out setting (see The Pre Out Setting on

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page 47).

B-Speaker terminals:

1 Twist exposed wire strands together.

2 Push open the tabs and insert exposed

wire.

3 Release the tabs.

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

• You can use the additional amplifier on the

twisted together and inserted fully into the

surround back channel pre-outs for a

speaker terminal. If any of the bare speaker

single speaker as well. In this case plug the

wire touches the back panel it may cause

amplifier into the left (L (Single)) terminal

the power to cut off as a safety measure.

only.

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Switching the speaker system

Three speaker system settings are possible

Making cable connections

using the SPEAKERS button.

Make sure not to bend the cables over the top

• Use the SPEAKERS button on the front

of this unit (as shown in the illustration). If this

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panel to select a speaker system setting.

happens, the magnetic field produced by the

transformers in this unit may cause a

humming noise from the speakers.

Press repeatedly to choose a speaker system

option:

• SPA – Sound is output from the speakers

connected to the A speaker terminals and

PRE OUT SURR BACK/FRONT HEIGHT

(multichannel playback is possible).

• SPB – Sound is output from the two

Important

speakers connected to speaker system B

• Before making or changing connections,

(only stereo playback is possible).

switch off the power and disconnect the

• SPAB – Sound is output from speaker

power cord from the AC outlet.

system A, the two speakers in speaker

• Before unplugging the power cord, switch

system B, and the subwoofer.

the power into standby.

Multichannel sources are downmixed only

when the STEREO or ALC mode is selected

HDMI cables

for stereo output from speaker systems A

Both video and sound signals can be transmitted

2

and B.

simultaneously with one cable.

If connecting the

• SP – No sound is output from the

player and the TV via this receiver, for both

speakers.

3

connections, use HDMI cables.

Be careful to connect the terminal in the

proper direction.

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1 The subwoofer output depends on the settings you made in Speaker Setting on page 43. However, if SPB is selected above,

no sound is heard from the subwoofer (the LFE channel is not downmixed).

2 You can use speakers with a normal impedance between 6 Ω and 16 Ω. However, be aware that only the front speakers are set

to a value between 12 Ω and 16 Ω when you select SPAB.

3 • Set the HDMI parameter in Setting the Audio options on page 38 to THRU (THROUGH) and set the input signal in Choosing

the input signal on page 41 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 adjusting the resolution settings on your component 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.

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About HDMI

Analog audio cables

The HDMI connection transfers

Use stereo RCA phono cables to connect

uncompressed digital video, as well as almost

analog audio components. These cables are

every kind of digital audio that the connected

typically red and white, and you should

component is compatible with, including DVD-

connect the red plugs to R (right) terminals

Video, DVD-Audio, SACD, Dolby Digital Plus,

and white plugs to L (left) terminals.

Dolby TrueHD, DTS-HD Master Audio (see

below for limitations), Video CD/Super VCD

and CD.

This receiver incorporates High-Definition

®

Multimedia Interface (HDMI

) technology.

This receiver supports the functions described

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below through HDMI connections.

Digital audio cables

• Digital transfer of uncompressed video

Commercially available coaxial digital audio

(contents protected by HDCP (1080p/24,

cables or optical cables should be used to

1080p/60, etc.))

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connect digital components to this receiver.

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• 3D signal transfer

2

• Deep Color signal transfer

2

• x.v.Color signal transfer

• Input of multi-channel linear PCM digital

audio signals (192 kHz or less) for up to 8

channels

3

Video cables

•

Input of the following digital audio formats:

– Dolby Digital, Dolby Digital Plus, DTS,

Standard RCA video cables

High bitrate audio (Dolby TrueHD, DTS-HD

These cables are the most common type of

Master Audio), DVD-Audio, CD, SACD

video connection and are used to connect to

(DSD signal), Video CD, Super VCD

the composite video terminals. The yellow

HDMI, the HDMI Logo and High-Definition

plugs distinguish them from cables for audio.

Multimedia Interface are trademarks or

registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing, LLC in

the United States and other countries.

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

Sony Corporation.

®

®

1 • Use a High Speed HDMI

cable. If 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.

2 Signal transfer is only possible when connected to a compatible component.

3 • 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.

4 • 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.

Coaxial digital audio cable Optical cable

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Component video cables

Use component video cables to get the best

About video outputs connection

possible color reproduction of your video

This receiver is not loaded with a video

source. The color signal of the TV is divided into

converter. When you use component video

the luminance (Y) signal and the color (P

B and

cables or HDMI cables for connecting to the

P

R) signals and then output. In this way,

input device, the same cables should be used

interference between the signals is avoided.

for connecting to the TV.

The signals input from the analog (composite

and component) video inputs of this unit will

not be output from the HDMI OUT.

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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 receiver is connected to a TV using an HDMI cable, the OSD will not be displayed. Be

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sure to use a standard RCA analog video cable to connect.

IN BD

SUBWOOFER

SPEAKERS

A

PRE OUT

FRONT

RL

SURROU

CD-R/TAPE

DVR/VCR

SURR BACK /

ADAPTER PORT

FRONT

(

OUTPUT 5 V 100 mA MAX

)

DVD

HEIGHT

L

(

VIDEO

Single

)

OUT

DVR/VCR

TV/SAT

OUT IN

IN

R

TV/SAT

PRE OUT

CD

CD-R/TAPE

DVR/VCR

L

SPEAKERS

B

COAXIAL

ASSIGNABLE

IN

IN

MONITOR OUT

DVD IN BD IN

DVR/VCR

IN

1

ANTENNA

P

R

P

B

Y

MONITOR

R

(

CD

)

FM

OUT

UNBAL

RL

OPTICAL

TV/SAT

DVD BD

75

IN

2

L

IN

2

OUT

(

DVD

)

IN

IN

AM

IN

1

(

R

LOOP

IN

1

CD-R/TAPE

)

(

BD

)

ASSIGNABLE

ASSIGNABLE

HDMI

1 2

AUDIO

COMPONENT VIDEO

1

2

1 If you wish to see the OSD screen (for setup, etc.), switch the TV input to analog. (With HDMI input, the OSD will not be

displayed.)

2 If the connection was made using an optical cable, you’ll need to tell the receiver which digital input you connected the TV to

(see Choosing the input signal on page 41).

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Connecting your component with no HDMI terminal

This diagram shows connections of a TV and DVD player (or other playback component) with no

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HDMI terminal to the receiver.

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IN BD

SUBWOOFER

SPEAKERS

A

PRE OUT

FRONT

SURROU

RL

CD-R/TAPE

DVR/VCR

SURR BACK /

ADAPTER PORT

FRONT

(

OUTPUT 5 V 100 mA MAX

)

DVD

HEIGHT

L

(

VIDEO

Single

)

OUT

DVR/VCR

TV/SAT

OUT IN

IN

R

TV/SAT

PRE OUT

CD

CD-R/TAPE

DVR/VCR

L

SPEAKERS

B

COAXIAL

ASSIGNABLE

IN

IN

MONITOR OUT

DVD IN BD IN

DVR/VCR

IN

1

ANTENNA

P

R

P

B

Y

R

MONITOR

MONITOR

(

CD

)

FM

OUT

OUT

UNBAL

RL

OPTICAL

TV/SAT

DVD BD

75

IN

2

L

IN

2

OUT

(

DVD

)

IN

IN

AM

IN

1

LOOP

IN

1

(

CD-R/TAPE

)

R

BD

(

)

ASSIGNABLE

ASSIGNABLE

HDMI

1 2

AUDIO

COMPONENT VIDEO

1

2

1 If the connection was made using an optical cable, you’ll need to tell the receiver which digital input you connected the TV to

(see Choosing the input signal on page 41).

2 If the connection was made using an optical or a coaxial cable, you’ll need to tell the receiver which digital input you connected

the DVD player to (see Choosing the input signal on page 41).

3 If both TV and player has a component video jacks, you can connect these too. See Using the component video jacks on page 26

for more on this.

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Connecting a satellite receiver

Connecting an HDD/DVD

or other digital set-top box

recorder, VCR and other video

Satellite and cable receivers, and terrestrial

sources

digital TV tuners are all examples of so-called

This receiver has audio/video inputs and

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‘set-top boxes’.

outputs suitable for connecting analog or

digital video recorders, including HDD/DVD

recorders and VCRs.

• Only the signals that are input to the

VIDEO IN terminal can be output from the

VIDEO OUT terminal.

• Audio signals that are input through the

digital terminal will not be output from the

analog terminal.

CD-R/TAPE

DVR/VCR

SURR BACK /

ADAPTER PORT

FRONT

(

OUTPUT 5 V 100 mA MAX

)

HEIGHT

L

(

)

VIDEO

Single

OUT

DVR/VCR

TV/SAT

OUT IN

IN

R

PRE OUT

CD

CD-R/TAPE

DVR/VCR

L

COAXIAL

ASSIGNABLE

IN

IN

MONITOR OUT

DVD IN BD IN

IN

1

P

R

P

B

Y

M

R

(

CD

)

OPTICAL

TV/SAT

DVD BD

L

IN

IN

IN

1

(

R

CD-R/TAPE

)

ASSIGNABLE

ASSIGN

1 2

AUDIO

COMPONENT VIDEO

1 If the connection was made using an optical cable, you’ll need to tell the receiver which digital input you connected the set-

top box or video component to (see Choosing the input signal on page 41).

2 If the set-top box or video component also has an HDMI or a component video output, you can connect this too. See Connecting

using HDMI on page 23 or Using the component video jacks on page 26 for more on this.

SUBWOOFER

PRE OUT

ANTENNA

FM

UNBAL

75

IN

2

AM

LOOP

OPTICAL

RL

DIGITAL AUDIO OUT

ANALOG AUDIO OUT

VIDEO OUT

SUBWOOFER

PRE OUT

CD-R/TAPE

DVR/VCR

SURR BACK /

ADAPTER PORT

FRONT

(

OUTPUT 5 V 100 mA MAX

)

HEIGHT

L

(

)

VIDEO

Single

OUT

DVR/VCR

TV/SAT

OUT IN

IN

R

PRE OUT

CD

CD-R/TAPE

DVR/VCR

L

COAXIAL

ASSIGNABLE

IN

IN

MONITOR OUT

DVD IN BD IN

IN

1

ANTENNA

P

R

P

B

Y

R

MONITOR

MONITOR

(

CD

)

FM

OUT

OUT

UNBAL

OPTICAL

TV/SAT

DVD BD

75

IN

2

L

IN

2

(

DVD

)

IN

IN

AM

IN

1

LOOP

IN

1

(

CD-R/TAPE

)

R

(

BD

)

ASSIGNABLE

ASSIGNABLE

1 2

AUDIO

COMPONENT VIDEO

1 2

VIDEO IN

OPTICAL

RL

PLAY

DIGITAL

RL

REC

AUDIO OUT

ANALOG AUDIO OUT

ANALOG AUDIO IN

VIDEO OUT

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