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Pioneer

VSX-921

Class: Household, kitchen appliances, electronics and equipment

Type: Home Theater System

Manual for Pioneer VSX-921

The exclamation point within an equilateral

triangle is intended to alert the user to the

presence of important operating and

maintenance (servicing) instructions in the

literature accompanying the appliance.

The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol,

within an equilateral triangle, is intended to

alert the user to the presence of uninsulated

“dangerous voltage” within the product’s

enclosure that may be of sufficient

magnitude to constitute a risk of electric

shock to persons.

CAUTION:

TO PREVENT THE RISK OF ELECTRIC

SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR

BACK). NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS

INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED

SERVICE PERSONNEL.

CAUTION

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK

DO NOT OPEN

IMPORTANT

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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.

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WARNING

Before plugging in for the first time, read the following

section carefully.

The voltage of the available power supply differs

according to country or region. Be sure that the

power supply voltage of the area where this unit

will be used meets the required voltage (e.g., 230 V

or 120 V) written on the rear panel.

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WARNING

To prevent a fire hazard, do not place any naked flame

sources (such as a lighted candle) on the equipment.

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VENTILATION CAUTION

When installing this unit, make sure to leave space

around the unit for ventilation to improve heat radiation

(at least 40 cm at top, 10 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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Operating Environment

Operating environment temperature and humidity:

+5 °C to +35 °C (+41 °F to +95 °F); less than 85 %RH

(cooling vents not blocked)

Do not install this unit in a poorly ventilated area, or in

locations exposed to high humidity or direct sunlight (or

strong artificial light)

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If the AC plug of this unit does not match the AC

outlet you want to use, the plug must be removed

and appropriate one fitted. Replacement and

mounting of an AC plug on the power supply cord of

this unit should be performed only by qualified

service personnel. If connected to an AC outlet, the

cut-off plug can cause severe electrical shock. Make

sure it is properly disposed of after removal.

The equipment should be disconnected by removing

the mains plug from the wall socket when left unused

for a long period of time (for example, when on

vacation).

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CAUTION

The



STANDBY/ON

switch on this unit will not

completely shut off all power from the AC outlet.

Since the power cord serves as the main disconnect

device for the unit, you will need to unplug it from the

AC outlet to shut down all power. Therefore, make

sure the unit has been installed so that the power

cord can be easily unplugged from the AC outlet in

case of an accident. To avoid fire hazard, the power

cord should also be unplugged from the AC outlet

when left unused for a long period of time (for

example, when on vacation).

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This product is for general household purposes. Any

failure due to use for other than household purposes

(such as long-term use for business purposes in a

restaurant or use in a car or ship) and which requires

repair will be charged for even during the warranty

period.

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Replacement and mounting of an AC plug on the power supply cord of this unit should be performed only by qualified

service personnel.

IMPORTANT: THE MOULDED PLUG

This appliance is supplied with a moulded three pin mains plug for your safety and convenience. A 10 amp fuse is fitted in this plug.

Should the fuse need to be replaced, please ensure that the replacement fuse has a rating of 10 amps and that it is approved by ASTA or BSI

to BS1362.

Check for the ASTA mark

or the BSI mark

on the body of the fuse.

If the plug contains a removable fuse cover, you must ensure that it is refitted when the fuse is replaced. If you lose the fuse cover the plug

must not be used until a replacement cover is obtained. A replacement fuse cover can be obtained from your local dealer.

If the fitted moulded plug is unsuitable for your socket outlet, then the fuse shall be removed and the plug cut off and disposed of

safely. There is a danger of severe electrical shock if the cut off plug is inserted into any 13 amp socket.

If a new plug is to be fitted, please observe the wiring code as shown below. If in any doubt, please consult a qualified electrician.

IMPORTANT: The wires in this mains lead are coloured in accordance with the following code:

Blue : Neutral Brown : Live

As the colours of the wires in the mains lead of this appliance may not correspond with the coloured markings identifying the terminals in

your plug, proceed as follows;

The wire which is coloured BLUE must be connected to the terminal which is marked with the

letter

or coloured BLACK.

The wire which is coloured BROWN must be connected to the terminal which is marked with the

letter

or coloured RED.

How to replace the fuse:

Open the fuse compartment with a screwdriver and replace the fuse.

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

These symbols on the products, packaging, and/or accompanying documents mean

that used electrical and electronic products and batteries should not be mixed with

general household waste.

For proper treatment, recovery and recycling of old products and used batteries,

please take them to applicable collection points in accordance with your national

legislation.

By disposing of these products and batteries correctly, you will help to save valuable

resources and prevent any potential negative effects on human health and the

environment which could otherwise arise from inappropriate waste handling.

For more information about collection and recycling of old products and batteries,

please contact your local municipality, your waste disposal service or the point of sale

where you purchased the items.

These symbols are only valid in the European Union.

For countries outside the European Union:

If you wish to discard these items, please contact your local authorities or dealer and

ask for the correct method of disposal.

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Symbol examples

for batteries

Symbol for

equipment

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. The operating

instructions can also be downloaded from the

Pioneer website (http://www.pioneer.eu).

When using a Mac OS, place the CD-ROM in a

CD drive and then double-click on the CD-ROM

icon to find the PDF file (Operating Instructions).

01 Before you start

Checking what’s in the box ............................ 4

Loading the batteries ...................................... 4

About using AVNavigator

(included CD-ROM) ........................................ 4

Remote control ............................................... 5

02 Connecting your equipment

Connecting your equipment .......................... 6

Determining the speakers’ application ........ 6

Placing the speakers ...................................... 7

Connecting the speakers ............................... 7

Installing your speaker system ...................... 8

Selecting the Speaker system ....................... 9

About the audio connection .......................... 9

About the video converter .............................. 9

About HDMI .................................................. 10

Connecting your TV and playback

components .................................................. 11

Connecting an HDD/DVD recorder, BD

recorder and other video sources ............... 12

Connecting a satellite/cable receiver or

other set-top box ........................................... 13

Connecting other audio components ......... 13

Connecting AM/FM antennas ..................... 14

MULTI-ZONE setup ....................................... 14

Connecting to the network through

LAN interface ................................................ 15

Connecting to a wireless LAN ..................... 15

Plugging in the receiver ............................... 15

03 Basic Setup

Canceling the demo display ........................ 16

Automatically conducting optimum

sound tuning (Full Auto MCACC) ............... 16

Operation Mode Setup ................................. 17

04 Basic playback

Playing a source ........................................... 19

Listening in surround sound ....................... 19

Playing an iPod ............................................. 19

Playing a USB device ................................... 20

Listening to the radio .................................... 20

Playback with HOME MEDIA GALLERY

inputs ............................................................. 21

Bluetooth

ADAPTER for Wireless

Enjoyment of Music ...................................... 21

Flow of settings on the receiver

Flow for connecting and setting the receiver

The unit is a full-fledged AV receiver equipped with an abundance of functions and terminals. It can

be used easily after following the procedure below to make the connections and settings.

Required setting item

These items are included in this Quick Start Guide.

Setting to be made as necessary

These items are explained in the “Operating Instructions” provided on the included CD-ROM.

Important

The receiver’s initial settings can be made

on the computer using

Wiring Navi

on the

AVNavigator CD-ROM included with the

receiver. In this case, virtually the same con-

nections and settings as in steps

and

can be made interactively. For instruc-

tions on using AVNavigator, see

About using

AVNavigator (included CD-ROM)

on page 4 .

1 Before you start

Checking what’s in the box

on page 4

Loading the batteries

on page 4

2 Determining the speakers’ application

(page 6)

7.1 channel surround system (Front height)

7.1 channel surround system (Front wide)

7.1 channel surround system & Speaker B

connection

5.1 channel surround system & Front Bi-

amping connection (High quality surround)

5.1 channel surround system & ZONE 2

connection (Multi Zone)

3 Connecting the speakers

Placing the speakers

on page 7

Connecting the speakers

on page 7

Installing your speaker system

on page 8

Bi-amping your speakers

on page 8

4 Connecting the components

About the audio connection

on page 9

About the video converter

on page 9

Connecting your TV and playback components

on page 11

Connecting AM/FM antennas

on page 14

Plugging in the receiver

on page 15

5 Power On

6 Changing the OSD display language

(OSD Language)

7 MCACC speaker settings

Automatically conducting optimum sound

tuning (Full Auto MCACC)

on page 16

8 The Input Setup menu

(When using connections other than the recom-

mended connections)

9 Basic playback (page 19)

10 Adjusting the sound and picture

quality as desired

Using the various listening modes

Better sound using Phase Control

Measuring the all EQ type (SYMMETRY/ALL

CH ADJ/FRONT ALIGN)

Changing the channel level while listening

Switching on/off the Acoustic Calibration

EQ, Auto Sound Retriever or Dialog

Enhancement

Setting the PQLS function

Setting the Audio options

Setting the Video options

11 Other optional adjustments and

settings

Control with HDMI function

The Advanced MCACC menu

The System Setup and Other Setup menus

12 Making maximum use of the remote

control

Operating multiple receivers

Setting the remote to control other

components

Installing AVNavigator

1 Load the included AVNavigator

CD-ROM into your computer’s CD drive.

The installation screen is displayed. Proceed

to step 2.

If the installation screen does not appear,

double-click on the CD-ROM icon then start

the installer (AVNV_XXX_xxx.exe).

2 Follow the instructions on the screen

to install.

When “Finish” is selected, installation is

completed.

3 Remove the included AVNavigator

CD-ROM from the computer’s CD drive.

Handling the CD-ROM

Operating Environment

This CD-ROM can be used with Microsoft

Windows

XP/Vista/7.

A browser is at times used for AVNavigator

functions. The supported browser is Microsoft

Internet Explorer 6, 7 and 8. With other

browsers, some functions may be limited or

the display may not appear properly.

Precautions For Use

This CD-ROM is for use with a personal

computer. It cannot be used with a DVD

player or music CD player. Attempting to play

this CD-ROM with a DVD player or music

CD player can damage speakers or cause

impaired hearing due to the large volume.

License

Please agree to the “Terms of Use” indicated

below before using this CD-ROM. Do not use if

you are unwilling to consent to the terms of its

use.

belongs to PIONEER CORPORATION.

Unauthorized transfer, duplication, broadcast,

public transmission, translation, sales,

lending or other such matters that go beyond

the scope of “personal use” or “citation” as

defined by Copyright Law may be subject

to punitive actions. Permission to use this

CD-ROM is granted under license by PIONEER

CORPORATION.

General Disclaimer

PIONEER CORPORATION does not

guarantee the operation of this CD-ROM with

respect to personal computers using any

of the applicable OS. In addition, PIONEER

CORPORATION is not liable for any damages

incurred as a result of use of this CD-ROM

and is not responsible for any compensation.

The names of private corporations, products

and other entities described herein are the

registered trademarks or trademarks of their

respective firms.

Using AVNavigator

1 Click [AVNavigator] on the desktop to

launch AVNavigator.

AVNavigator is launched and

Wiring Navi

starts up. The language selection screen

appears. Follow the instructions on the screen

to make the connections and automatic

settings.

Wiring Navi

only starts up automatically the

first time AVNavigator is launched.

2 Select and use the desired function.

AVNavigator includes the following functions:

Wiring Navi

– Guides you through

connections and initial settings in dialog

fashion. High precision initial settings can be

made easily.

Before you start

Checking what’s in the box

Please check that you’ve received the following

supplied accessories:

Setup microphone (cable: 5 m)

Remote control unit

AAA size IEC R03 dry cell batteries (to confirm

system operation) x2

AM loop antenna

FM wire antenna

iPod cable

Power cord

Warranty card

CD-ROM (AVNavigator)

These quick start guide

Loading the batteries

The batteries included with the unit are to check

initial operations; they may not last over a long

period. We recommend using alkaline batteries

that have a longer life.

WARNING

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.

CAUTION

Incorrect use of batteries may result in such

hazards as leakage and bursting. Observe the

following precautions:

Never use new and old batteries together.

Insert the plus and minus sides of the

batteries properly according to the marks in

the battery case.

Batteries with the same shape may have

different voltages. Do not use different

batteries together.

When disposing of used batteries, please

comply with governmental regulations or

environmental public instruction’s rules that

apply in your country or area.

About using AVNavigator

(included CD-ROM)

The included AVNavigator CD-ROM contains

Wiring Navi

allowing you to easily make the

receiver’s connections and initial settings in

dialog fashion. High precision initial settings

can be completed easily simply by following the

instructions on the screen to make the connec-

tions and settings.

There are also other features enabling easy use

of various functions, including an Interactive

Manual that operates in association with the

receiver, updating of various types of software,

and MCACC Application that lets you check the

MCACC measurement results on 3D graphs.

Before you start

Interactive Manual

– Automatically displays

the pages explaining the functions that have

been operated on the receiver. It is also

possible to operate the receiver from the

Interactive Manual.

Glossary

– Displays glossary pages.

MCACC Appli

– Displays Advanced

MCACC measurement results vividly on the

computer.

There are special operating instructions

for MCACC Application. These instructions

are included in the AVNavigator

Interactive Manual

’s menus. Refer to them

when using MCACC Application.

Software Update

– Allows various types of

software to be updated.

Settings

– Used to make various

AVNavigator settings.

Detection

– Used to detect the receiver.

Note

To use the AVNavigator of another model, first

uninstall (delete) this receiver’s AVNavigator,

then install the AVNavigator of the other model.

Deleting the AVNavigator

You can use the following method to uninstall

(delete) the AVNavigator from your PC.

Delete from the Control Panel of the

PC.

From the Start menu, click “Program”

“PIONEER CORPORATION”

“AVNavigator(VSX-1021 or VSX-921)”

“Uninstall”.

Remote control

This section explains how to operate the remote

control for the receiver.

RECEIVER

D.ACCESS

CH LEVEL A.ATT

LISTENING MODE

DIMMER

SIGNAL SEL MCACC SLEEP

TV / DTV

MPX

PQLS

PHASE CTRL

STATUS

PGM

iPod CTRL

HOME

TUNE

TUNE TOOLS

LIST

TV CONTROL

INPUT

INPUT SELECT

iPod

USB

SAT

TUNER

VIDEO

TV CTRL

ZONE 2

ADPT

RCU SETUP

SOURCE

RECEIVER MULTI

OPERATION

BDR

DVD

DVR

HMG

HDMI

RECEIVER

MUTE

MASTER

VOLUME

VOL

PRESET

TOP MENU

BAND

GUIDE

T.EDIT

VIDEO

PARAMETER

AUDIO

PARAMETER

ENTER

PRESET

RETURN

PTY

AUTO / ALC /

DIRECT

STEREO STANDARD ADV SURR

AUDIO

INFO

CLASS

ENTER

DISP

HDD

DVD

/ CLR

S.RETRIEVER

2,3

The remote has been conveniently color-coded

according to component control using the follow-

ing system:

White

– Receiver control, TV control

Blue

– Other controls (See the Operating

Instructions in CD-ROM for detail.)

RECEIVER

This switches between standby and on for this

receiver.

2 MULTI OPERATION

Use this button to perform multi operations.

3 RCU SETUP

Use to input the preset code when making

remote control settings and to set the remote

control mode.

4 Input function buttons

Press to select control of other components.

Use

INPUT SELECT

to select the input

function (page 19).

5 ZONE 2

Switch to perform operations in

ZONE 2

6 TV CONTROL buttons

These buttons are dedicated to control the TV

assigned to the

TV CTRL

button.

7 Receiver setting buttons

Press

first to access:

AUDIO PARAMETER

– Use to access the

Audio options.

VIDEO PARAMETER

– Use to access the

Video options.

HOME MENU

– Use to access the Home

Menu.

RETURN

– Press to confirm and exit the

current menu screen.

/ENTER

Use the arrow buttons when setting up your

surround sound system and the Audio or Video

options.

9 Receiver Control buttons

Press

first to access:

PHASE CTRL

– Press to switch on/off Phase

Control.

STATUS

– Press to check selected receiver

settings.

PQLS

– Press to select the PQLS setting.

S.RETRIEVER

– Press to restore CD quality

sound to compressed audio sources.

SIGNAL SEL

– Use to select an input signal.

MCACC

– Press to switch between MCACC

presets.

SLEEP

– Use to put the receiver in sleep

mode and select the amount of time before

sleep.

CH LEVEL

– Press repeatedly to select a

channel, then use

to adjust the level.

A.ATT

– Attenuates (lowers) the level of an

analog input signal to prevent distortion.

DIMMER

– Dims or brightens the display.

10 LISTENING MODE controls

AUTO/ALC/DIRECT

– Switches between

Auto Surround, Auto Level Control mode and

Stream Direct mode.

STEREO

– Press to select stereo playback

mode.

STANDARD

– Press for Standard decoding

and to switch various modes (

Pro Logic,

Neo:6, etc.) (page 19).

ADV SURR

– Use to switch between the

various surround modes (page 19).

11 Remote control LED

Lights when a command is sent from the

remote control.

12 TV CTRL

Set the preset code of your TV’s manufacturer

when controlling the TV.

Switches the remote to control the receiver

(used to select the white commands).

Switch to perform operations in the main zone.

Also use this button to set up surround sound.

14 MASTER VOLUME +/–

Use to set the listening volume.

15 MUTE

Mutes the sound or restores the sound if it has

been muted (adjusting the volume also restores

the sound).

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 (

and

It is also possible to only connect one of the

surround back speakers (

) 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

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)

FHL

FHR

SBL

SBR

A 7.1 ch surround system connects the left and

right front speakers (

), the center speaker

(

), the left and right front height speakers

(

FHL

FHR

), the left and right surround speakers

(

), the left and right surround back speak-

ers (

SBL

SBR

), and the subwoofer (

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.

Connecting your equipment

[B] 7.1 channel surround system (Front

wide)

Speaker System

setting:

Normal(SB/FW)

FWR

FWL

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

SBL

SBR

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.

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.)

Connecting your equipment

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.

FHL

FWL

SBL

SBR

FWR

FHR

30 30

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.

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.

Connecting your equipment

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

COMPONENT VIDEO

VIDEO IN

TV/SAT

ZONE 2

DVR/BDR CD-R/TAPE ZONE 2

DVR/

BDR

OUT

DVD IN

OUT

VIDEO

DVD IN

BD IN

DVR/BDR IN

FM UNBAL

FRONT

CENTER

SURROUND

SURROUND BACK / ZONE 2

(Single)

AM LOOP

(

)

(

DVD

)

TV/SAT VIDEO

DVD

(

DVR/BDR

)

(

TV/SAT

)

COAXIAL

(10/100)

LAN

AUDIO

PRE OUT

SPEAKERS

ANTENNA

OPTICAL

ASSIGN

ABLE

ASSIGNABLE

OUT

MONITOR

OUT

MONITOR

OUT

SUBWOOFER

(DVD)

(DVR/

BDR)

ASSIGNABLE

SEE INSTRUCTION MANUAL

SELECTABLE

VOIR LE MODE D’EMPLOI

CAUTION:

SPEAKER IMPEDANCE

6 -16 .

ATTENTION:

ENCEINTE D’IMPEDANCE DE

6 -16 .

FRONT HEIGHT / WIDE /

OUT

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

COMPONENT VIDEO

VIDEO IN

TV/SAT

ZONE 2

DVR/BDR CD-R/TAPE ZONE 2

DVR/

BDR

OUT

DVD IN

OUT

VIDEO

DVD IN

BD IN

DVR/BDR IN

FM UNBAL

FRONT

CENTER

SURROUND

SURROUND BACK / ZONE 2

(Single)

AM LOOP

(

)

(

DVD

)

TV/SAT VIDEO

DVD

(

DVR/BDR

)

(

TV/SAT

)

COAXIAL

(10/100)

LAN

AUDIO

PRE OUT

SPEAKERS

ANTENNA

OPTICAL

ASSIGN

ABLE

ASSIGNABLE

OUT

MONITOR

OUT

MONITOR

OUT

SUBWOOFER

(DVD)

(DVR/

BDR)

ASSIGNABLE

SEE INSTRUCTION MANUAL

SELECTABLE

VOIR LE MODE D’EMPLOI

CAUTION:

SPEAKER IMPEDANCE

6 -16 .

ATTENTION:

ENCEINTE D’IMPEDANCE DE

6 -16 .

FRONT HEIGHT / WIDE /

OUT

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

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

Connecting your equipment

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

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).

Connecting your equipment

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

COMPONENT VIDEO

MONITOR OUT

HDMI IN

HDMI OUT

High picture qualit

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

HDMI) to do so. A DVI

connection, however, does not support audio

signals. Consult your local audio dealer for

more information.

Connecting your equipment

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

COMPONENT VIDEO

VIDEO IN

TV/SAT

ZONE 2

DVR/BDR CD-R/TAPE ZONE 2

DVR/

BDR

OUT

DVD IN

OUT

VIDEO

DVD IN

BD IN

DVR/BDR IN

FM UNBAL

FRONT

CENTER

SURROUND

SURROUND BACK / ZONE 2

(Single)

AM LOOP

(

)

(

DVD

)

TV/SAT

VIDEO

DVD

(

DVR/BDR

)

(

TV/SAT

)

COAXIAL

(10/100)

LAN

AUDIO

PRE OUT

SPEAKERS

ANTENNA

OPTICAL

ASSIGN

ABLE

ASSIGNABLE

OUT

MONITOR

OUT

MONITOR

OUT

SUBWOOFER

(DVD)

(DVR/

BDR)

ASSIGNABLE

SEL

CAUTION:

SPEAKER IMPEDANCE

6 -16 .

ATTENTION:

ENCEINTE D’IMPEDANCE DE

6 -16 .

OUT

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

AUDIO OUT

HDMI IN

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

HDMI Setup

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

COMPONENT VIDEO

VIDEO IN

TV/SAT

ZONE 2

DVR/BDR CD-R/TAPE ZONE 2

DVR/

BDR

OUT

DVD IN

OUT

VIDEO

DVD IN

BD IN

DVR/BDR IN

FM UNBAL

FRONT

CENTER

SURROUND

SURROUND BACK / ZONE 2

(Single)

AM LOOP

(

)

(

DVD

)

TV/SAT VIDEO

DVD

(

DVR/BDR

)

(

TV/SAT

)

COAXIAL

(10/100)

LAN

AUDIO

PRE OUT

SPEAKERS

ANTENNA

OPTICAL

ASSIGN

ABLE

ASSIGNABLE

OUT

MONITOR

OUT

MONITOR

OUT

SUBWOOFER

(DVD)

(DVR/

BDR)

ASSIGNABLE

SELECTA

CAUTION:

SPEAKER IMPEDANCE

6 -16 .

ATTENTION:

ENCEINTE D’IMPEDANCE DE

6 -16 .

OUT

DC OUTPUT

for WIRELESS LAN

(OUTPUT 5 V

0.1 A MAX)

ADAPTER PORT

(OUTPUT 5 V 0.6 A MAX)

HDMI IN

ANALOG

AUDIO OUT

VIDEO OUT

VIDEO

COMPONENT VIDEO OUT

DIGITAL OUT

COAXIAL

OPTICAL

HDMI/DVI-compatible

monitor

DVD player, etc.

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

HDMI Setup

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).

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

COMPONENT VIDEO

VIDEO IN

TV/SAT

ZONE 2

DVR/BDR

CD-R/TAPE ZONE 2

DVR/

BDR

OUT

DVD IN

OUT

VIDEO

DVD IN

BD IN

DVR/BDR IN

FM UNBAL

FRONT

CENTER

SURROUND

SURROUND BACK / ZONE 2

(Single)

AM LOOP

(

)

(

DVD

)

TV/SAT VIDEO

DVD

(

DVR/BDR

)

(

TV/SAT

)

COAXIAL

(10/100)

LAN

AUDIO

PRE OUT

SPEAKERS

ANTENNA

OPTICAL

ASSIGN

ABLE

ASSIGNABLE

OUT

MONITOR

OUT

MONITOR

OUT

SUBWOOFER

(DVD)

(DVR/

BDR)

ASSIGNABLE

SELEC

CAUTION:

SPEAKER IMPEDANCE

6 -16 .

ATTENTION:

ENCEINTE D’IMPEDANCE DE

6 -16 .

OUT

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

AUDIO OUT

AUDIO IN

VIDEO OUT

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

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

COMPONENT VIDEO

VIDEO IN

TV/SAT

ZONE 2

DVR/BDR CD-R/TAPE ZONE 2

DVR/

BDR

OUT

DVD IN

OUT

VIDEO

DVD IN

BD IN

DVR/BDR IN

FM UNBAL

FRONT

CENTER

SURROUND

SURROUND BACK / ZONE 2

(Single)

AM LOOP

(

)

(

DVD

)

TV/SAT VIDEO

DVD

(

DVR/BDR

)

(

TV/SAT

)

COAXIAL

(10/100)

LAN

AUDIO

PRE OUT

SPEAKERS

ANTENNA

OPTICAL

ASSIGN

ABLE

ASSIGNABLE

OUT

MONITOR

OUT

MONITOR

OUT

SUBWOOFER

(DVD)

(DVR/

BDR)

ASSIGNABLE

SELEC

CAUTION:

SPEAKER IMPEDANCE

6 -16 .

ATTENTION:

ENCEINTE D’IMPEDANCE DE

6 -16 .

OUT

DC OUTPUT

for WIRELESS LAN

(OUTPUT 5 V

0.1 A MAX)

ADAPTER PORT

(OUTPUT 5 V 0.6 A MAX)

ANALOG

AUDIO OUT

VIDEO IN

COMPONENT VIDEO IN

VIDEO OUT

VIDEO

COMPONENT VIDEO OUT

DIGITAL OUT

COAXIAL

OPTICAL

HDMI OUT

DVD player, etc.

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).

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

COMPONENT VIDEO

VIDEO IN

TV/SAT

ZONE 2

DVR/BDR CD-R/TAPE ZONE 2

DVR/

BDR

OUT

DVD IN

OUT

VIDEO

DVD IN

BD IN

DVR/BDR IN

FM UNBAL

FRONT

CENTER

SURROUND

SURROUND BACK / ZONE 2

(Single)

AM LOOP

(

)

(

DVD

)

TV/SAT

VIDEO

DVD

(

DVR/BDR

)

(

TV/SAT

)

COAXIAL

(10/100)

LAN

AUDIO

PRE OUT

SPEAKERS

ANTENNA

OPTICAL

ASSIGN

ABLE

ASSIGNABLE

OUT

MONITOR

OUT

MONITOR

OUT

SUBWOOFER

(DVD)

(DVR/

BDR)

ASSIGNABLE

SELECT

CAUTION:

SPEAKER IMPEDANCE

6 -16 .

ATTENTION:

ENCEINTE D’IMPEDANCE DE

6 -16 .

OUT

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

AUDIO OUT

DIGITAL OUT

COAXIAL

OPTICAL

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

COMPONENT VIDEO

VIDEO IN

TV/SAT

ZONE 2

DVR/BDR

CD-R/TAPE

ZONE 2

DVR/

BDR

OUT

DVD IN

OUT

VIDEO

DVD IN

BD IN

DVR/BDR IN

FM UNBAL

FRONT

CENTER

SURROUND

SURROUND BACK / ZONE 2

(Single)

AM LOOP

(

)

(

DVD

)

TV/SAT VIDEO

DVD

(

DVR/BDR

)

(

TV/SAT

)

COAXIAL

(10/100)

LAN

AUDIO

PRE OUT

SPEAKERS

ANTENNA

OPTICAL

ASSIGN

ABLE

ASSIGNABLE

OUT

MONITOR

OUT

MONITOR

OUT

SUBWOOFER

(DVD)

(DVR/

BDR)

ASSIGNABLE

SELEC

CAUTION:

SPEAKER IMPEDANCE

6 -16 .

ATTENTION:

ENCEINTE D’IMPEDANCE DE

6 -16 .

OUT

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

AUDIO OUT

ANALOG

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

inputs instead.

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-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-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.

VSX-1021 only:

Connect a TV monitor

to the VIDEO ZONE 2 OUT jack on this

receiver.

HDMI

VIDEO

CONTROL

COMPONENT VIDEO

VIDEO IN

TV/SAT

ZONE 2

DVR/BDR CD-R/TAPE

ZONE 2

DVR/

BDR

OUT

DVD IN

OUT

VIDEO

DVD IN

BD IN

DVR/BDR IN

TV/SAT VIDEO

DVD

AUDIO

ASSIGN

ABLE

MONITOR

OUT

MONITOR

OUT

(DVD)

(DVR/

BDR)

ASSIGNABLE

OUT

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

AM LOOP

ANTENNA

fig. a

fig. b

fig. c

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

FM UNBAL

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

AM LOOP

ANTENNA

Outdoor antenna

Indoor antenna

(vinyl-coated wire)

5 m to 6 m

Connecting your equipment

1 Connect a pair of speakers to the

surround back speaker terminals.

VSX-1021 only:

Connect a TV monitor

to the VIDEO ZONE 2 OUT jack on this

receiver.

SURROUND

SURROUND BACK / ZONE 2

(Single)

(

)

(

DVD

)

(

DVR/BDR

)

(

TV/SAT

)

COAXIAL

SPEAKERS

OPTICAL

ASSIGNABLE

SEE INST

SELECTABLE

VOIR LE M

FRONT HEIG

HDMI

VIDEO

CONTROL

COMPONENT VI

VIDEO IN

TV/SAT

ZONE 2

DVR/

BDR

OUT

ASSIGN

ABLE

MONITOR

OUT

MONITOR

OUT

(DVD)

(DVR/

BDR)

ASSIGNABLE

OUT

VIDEO IN

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

AM LOOP

(10/100)

LAN

PRE OUT

TENNA

OUT

SUBWOOFER

CAUTION:

SPEAKER IMPEDANCE

6 -16 .

ATTENTION:

ENCEINTE D’IMPEDANCE DE

6 -16 .

DC OUTPUT

for WIRELESS LAN

(OUTPUT 5 V

0.1 A MAX)

ADAPTER PORT

(OUTPUT 5 V 0.6 A MAX)

WAN

LAN

Internet

Modem

Router

LAN cable

(sold separately)

to LAN port

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

AM LOOP

(

)

(

DVD

)

COAXIAL

PRE OUT

SPEA

TENNA

ASSIGNABL

OUT

SUBWOOFER

CAUTION:

SPEAKER IMPEDANCE

6 -16 .

ATTENTION:

ENCEINTE D’IMPEDANCE DE

6 -16 .

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.

2 Connect the microphone to the MCACC

SETUP MIC jack on the front panel.

CONTROL

ON / OFF

MCACC

SETUP MIC

iPod

iPhone

iPad

USB

5V 2.1 A

HDMI 2 INPUT

Microphone

Tripod

Make sure there are no obstacles between the

speakers and the microphone.

If you have a tripod, use it to place the micro-

phone so that it’s about ear level at your

normal listening position. If you do not have

a tripod, use some other object to install the

microphone.

Install the microphone on a stable floor.

Placing the microphone on any of the following

surfaces may make accurate measurement

impossible:

Sofas or other soft surfaces.

High places such as tabletops and sofa tops.

The Full Auto MCACC display appears once the

microphone is connected.

Speaker System

: Normal(SB/FH)

1a.Full Auto MCACC

A/V RECEIVER

Exit

Return

START

EQ Type

: SYMMETRY

MCACC

: M1.MEMORY 1

THX Speaker

If you leave the GUI screen for over five

minutes, the screen saver will appear.

3 Select the parameters you want to set.

When data measurement is taken, the

reverb characteristics data (both before- and

after-calibration) that this receiver had been

storing will be overwritten.

When measurement is taken of the reverb

characteristics data other than

SYMMETRY

the data are not measured after the

correction. If you will need to measure after

correcting data, take the measurement

using the

EQ Professional

menu in the

Manual MCACC

setup.

If the speakers are connected using any setup

other than

Normal(SB/FH)

, be sure to set

Speaker System

before the Full Auto MCACC

Setup. See

Speaker system setting

on Operating

Instructions in CD-ROM.

Speaker System

– Shows the current

settings. When this is selected and

ENTER

pressed, the speaker system selection screen

appears. Select the proper speaker system,

then press

RETURN

to return.

If you are planning on bi-amping your front

speakers, or setting up a separate speaker

system in another room, read through

Speaker system setting

on Operating

Instructions in CD-ROM and make sure to

connect your speakers as necessary before

continuing to step 4.

EQ Type

– This determines how the

frequency balance is adjusted.

MCACC

– The six MCACC presets are used

for storing surround sound settings for

different listening positions. Simply choose

an unused preset for now.

THX Speaker

– Select

YES

when using THX

speakers (all speakers other than the front

speakers are set to

SMALL

). In other cases,

leave at

4 Press

then select START.

Basic Setup

Canceling the demo display

On this receiver, the demo mode is turned on by

default. When the power is turned on, the demo

display is set and various indications are shown

on the front panel display. To cancel the demo

display, connect the power cord, then perform

the operation below.

The demo mode is canceled automatically

when the

Full Auto MCACC

operation is

performed.

1 Switch the receiver into standby.

2 While holding down ENTER on the

front panel, press

STANDBY/ON.

The display shows

RESET

3 Select ‘FL DEMO’ using TUNE

4 Use PRESET

to select FL DEMO

OFF

then press ENTER on the front

panel.

Automatically conducting

optimum sound tuning (Full

Auto MCACC)

The Full Auto MCACC Setup measures the

acoustic characteristics of your listening area,

taking into account ambient noise, speaker

connection and speaker size, and tests for both

channel delay and channel level. After you have

set up the microphone provided with your sys-

tem, the receiver uses the information from a

series of test tones to optimize the speaker set-

tings and equalization for your particular room.

Important

Make sure the microphone and speakers are

not moved during the Full Auto MCACC Setup.

Using the Full Auto MCACC Setup will

overwrite any existing settings for the MCACC

preset you select.

Before using the Full Auto MCACC Setup, the

headphones should be disconnected.

CAUTION

The test tones used in the Full Auto MCACC

Setup are output at high volume.

THX

THX is a trademark of THX Ltd., which may

be registered in some jurisdictions. All rights

reserved.

1 Press

RECEIVER to switch on the

receiver and your TV.

Make sure that the TV’s video input is set to this

receiver.

Basic Setup

5 Follow the instructions on-screen.

Make sure the microphone is connected, and

if you’re using a subwoofer, make sure it is

switched on and set to a comfortable volume

level.

6 Wait for the test tones to finish, then

confirm the speaker configuration in the

GUI screen.

A progress report is displayed on-screen while

the receiver outputs test tones to determine

the speakers present in your setup. Try to be as

quiet as possible while it’s doing this.

If no operations are performed for 10 seconds

while the speaker configuration check screen

is being displayed, the Full Auto MCACC Setup

will resume automatically. In this case, you

don’t need to select ‘

’ and press

ENTER

step 7.

With error messages (such as

Too much

ambient noise!

Check microphone.

select

RETRY

after checking for ambient

noise (see

Problems when using the Auto

MCACC Setup

on page 17 ) and verifying the

mic connection. If there doesn’t seem to be

a problem, you can simply select

GO NEXT

and continue.

Now Analyzing...

2/9

Environment Check

1a.Full Auto MCACC

A/V RECEIVER

Exit

Cancel

Ambient Noise

: OK

Microphone

Speaker YES/NO :

YES

FHL

YES

FHR

YES

SBR :

YES

SBL

YES

1a.Full Auto MCACC

RETRY

A/V RECEIVER

Exit

Cancel

The configuration shown on-screen should

reflect the actual speakers you have.

If you see an

ERR

message (or the speaker

configuration displayed isn’t correct),

there may be a problem with the speaker

connection. If selecting

RETRY

doesn’t work,

turn off the power and check the speaker

connections. If there doesn’t seem to be a

problem, you can simply use

to select

the speaker and

to change the setting

and continue.

If the speaker is not pointed to the

microphone (listening position) or when

using speakers that affect the phase

(dipole speakers, reflective speakers, etc.),

Reverse Phase

may be displayed even if the

speakers are properly connected.

Reverse Phase

is displayed, the speaker’s

wiring (+ and –) may be inverted. Check the

speaker connections.

—

If the connections were wrong, turn off

the power, disconnect the power cord,

then reconnect properly. After this,

perform the Full Auto MCACC procedure

again.

—

If the connections were right, select

GO NEXT

and continue.

7 Make sure ‘OK’ is selected, then press

ENTER.

A progress report is displayed on-screen while

the receiver outputs more test tones to deter-

mine the optimum receiver settings.

Again, try to be as quiet as possible while this is

happening. It may take 3 to 10 minutes.

8 The Full Auto MCACC Setup procedure

is completed and the Home Menu menu

reappears automatically.

Be sure to disconnect the microphone from

this receiver upon completion of the Full Auto

MCACC Setup.

Depending on the characteristics of your

room, sometimes identical speakers with

cone sizes of around 12 cm will end up with

different size settings. You can correct the

setting manually using the

Manual speaker

setup

on Operating Instructions in CD-ROM.

The subwoofer distance setting may be

farther than the actual distance from the

listening position. This setting should

be accurate (taking delay and room

characteristics into account) and generally

does not need to be changed.

If Full Auto MCACC Setup measurement

results are incorrect due to the interaction of

the speakers and viewing environment, we

recommend adjusting the settings manually.

Problems when using the Auto

MCACC Setup

If the room environment is not optimal for the

Auto MCACC Setup (too much background

noise, echo off the walls, obstacles blocking

the speakers from the microphone) the final

settings may be incorrect. Check for household

appliances (air conditioner, fridge, fan, etc.),

that may be affecting the environment and

switch them off if necessary. If there are any

instructions showing in the front panel display,

please follow them.

Some older TVs may interfere with the

operation of the microphone. If this seems to

be happening, switch off the TV when doing

the Auto MCACC Setup.

Operation Mode Setup

This receiver is equipped with a great number

of functions and settings. The Operation Mode

feature is provided for users who find it difficult

to master all these functions and settings.

One of two settings can be selected for the

Operation Mode

Expert

and

Basic

1 Press

on the remote control,

then press HOME MENU.

A Graphical User Interface (GUI) screen

appears on your TV. Use

and

ENTER

to navigate through the screens and

select menu items. Press

RETURN

to exit the

current menu.

2 Select ‘Operation Mode Setup’ from

the Home Menu.

3 Select the Operation Mode setting you

want.

Expert

(default) – Users can set all the

functions by themselves.

Basic

– The number of operable functions is

restricted, and functions whose operations

are restricted are automatically set to achieve

the Pioneer-recommended sound and

picture quality. The functions that can be

operated are shown below. They can be set

as necessary by referring to the operating

instructions.

Operable

functions/

items

Descriptions

Page

HOME MENU

Full Auto

MCACC

Makes high precision

sound field settings easily.

Input Name

Input names can be

changed as desired for

easier use.

Input Skip

Inputs not being used are

skipped (not displayed).

Basic Setup

Operable

functions/

items

Descriptions

Page

Software

Update

Updates to the latest ver-

sion of the software.

Network

Information

Checks the receiver’s IP

address.

Pairing

Bluetooth

Setup

Pairs with a Bluetooth

device using AS-BT100 or

AS-BT200.

Audio Parameters

MCACC

(MCACC

preset)

Selects your favorite

MCACC preset memory.

DELAY

(Sound Delay)

Adjusts the delay time of

the overall sound.

S.RTRV

(Auto Sound

Retriever)

Plays compressed sound

with high sound quality.

DUAL

(Dual Mono)

Dual monaural audio

setting.

V.SB

(Virtual Sur-

round Back)

Creates a virtual surround

back channel sound for

playback.

V.HEIGHT

(Virtual

Height)

Creates a virtual height

channel sound for play-

back.

Other functions

INPUT

SELECT

(

INPUT

SELECTOR

)

Switches the input.

MASTER

VOLUME

–

MUTE

Use to set the listening

volume.

LISTENING

MODE

Only Pioneer-recommended

modes can be selected.

PQLS

Plays using the PQLS

function.

PHASE CTRL

(Phase Con-

trol)

Plays with phase shifting in

the low range corrected.

Operable

functions/

items

Descriptions

Page

SOUND

RETRIEVER

AIR

Switches the input to

ADAPTER PORT

and plays

compressed sound with

high sound quality.

iPod iPhone

iPad DIRECT

CONTROL

Switches the input to

iPod/

USB

and sets the mode

allowing operation from

the iPod.

1 See the Operating Instructions in CD-ROM for

detail.

4 When you’re finished, press RETURN.

You will return to the

Home Menu

Basic playback

Playing a source

Here are the basic instructions for playing a

source (such as a DVD disc) with your home

theater system.

TV CONTROL

INPUT

INPUT SELECT

iPod

USB

TUNER

VIDEO

ADPT

HMG

RCU SETUP

SOURCE

RECEIVER

MULTI

OPERATION

BDR

SAT

DVD

DVR

HDMI

RECEIVER

TV CTRL

ZONE2

MUTE

MASTER

VOLUME

VOL

RECEIVER

D.ACCESS

CH LEVEL A.ATT

LISTENING MODE

DIMMER

SIGNAL SEL MCACC SLEEP

MIDNIGHT

TV / DTV

MPX

PQLS

AUTO / ALC /

DIRECT

STEREO STANDARD ADV SURR

AUDIO

INFO

CLASS

ENTER

DISP

/ CLR

S.RETRIEVER

1 Switch on your system components

and receiver.

Start by switching on the playback compo-

nent (for example a DVD player), your TV and

subwoofer (if you have one), then the receiver

(press

RECEIVER

Make sure that the TV’s video input is set to this

receiver.

2 Select the input function you want to

play.

You can use the input function buttons on the

remote control,

INPUT SELECT

, or the front

panel

INPUT SELECTOR

dial.

If you need to manually switch the input

signal type press

SIGNAL SEL

3 Press

to the receiver operation

mode.

4 Press AUTO/ALC/DIRECT

(AUTO SURR/ALC/STREAM DIRECT) to

select ‘AUTO SURROUND’ and start

playback of the source.

If you’re playing a Dolby Digital or DTS surround

sound source, you should hear surround sound.

If you are playing a stereo source, you will only

hear sound from the front left/right speakers in

the default listening mode.

You may need 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.

5 Use the MASTER VOLUME +/– to adjust

the volume level.

Listening in surround sound

Using this receiver, you can listen to any source

in surround sound.

Standard surround sound

This receiver provide basic surround sound for

stereo and multichannel sources.

RECEIVER

D.ACCESS

CH LEVEL A.ATT

LISTENING MODE

DIMMER

AUTO / ALC /

DIRECT

STEREO

STANDARD ADV SURR

CLASS

ENTER

/ CLR

While listening to a source, press

STANDARD (STANDARD SURROUND).

If necessary, press repeatedly to select a listen-

ing mode.

Using the Advanced surround

effects

The Advanced surround effects can be used for

a variety of additional surround sound effects.

Press ADV SURR

(ADVANCED SURROUND) repeatedly to

select a listening mode.

Playing an iPod

This receiver has the

iPod iPhone iPad USB

terminal that will allow you to control playback

of audio content from your iPod using the con-

trols of this receiver.

This receiver is compatible with the audio

and video of the iPod nano (audio only for the

iPod nano 1G/2G), iPod fifth generation (audio

only), iPod classic, iPod touch, iPhone and

iPad. However, some of the functions may be

restricted for some models. The receiver is not

compatible with the iPod shuffle.

This receiver has been developed and tested

for the software version of iPod/iPhone/iPad

indicated on the website of Pioneer (http://

pioneer.jp/homeav/support/ios/eu/).

Installing software versions other than

indicated on the website of Pioneer to your

iPod/iPhone/iPad may result in incompatibility

with this receiver.

iPod, iPhone and iPad are licensed for

reproduction of non-copyrighted materials

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.

Pioneer cannot under any circumstances

accept responsibility for any direct or indirect

loss arising from any inconvenience or loss

of recorded material resulting from the iPod

failure.

When listening to a track on the iPod in the

main zone, it is possible to control the sub

zone, but not to listen to a different track in

the sub zone from the one playing in the main

zone.

1 Switch the receiver into standby then

use the supplied iPod cable to connect

your iPod to the iPod iPhone iPad USB

terminal on the front panel of this

receiver.

In case of VSX-1021

MCACC

SETUP MIC

iPod

iPhone

iPad

USB

5V 2.1 A

HDMI 2 INPUT







CONTROL

ON / OFF

iPod

iPod cable

(supplied)

Basic playback

5 Use

and ENTER to select the track

to be played, then press the

button.

Basic playback controls

Press

iPod USB

to switch the remote control

to the iPod/USB operation mode.

iPod CTRL

HOME

MENU TUNE

TUNE TOOLS

LIST

PRESET

TOP MENU

BAND

GUIDE

T.EDIT

VIDEO

PARAMETER

AUDIO

PARAMETER

ENTER

PRESET

RETURN

PTY

SIGNAL SEL MCACC SLEEP

TV / DTV

MPX

PQLS

PHASE CTRL

STATUS

PGM

AUDIO

INFO

DISP

HDD

DVD

S.RETRIEVER

Listening to the radio

1 Press TUNER to select the tuner.

2 Use BAND to change the band (FM or

AM), if necessary.

3 Tune to a station.

There are three ways to do this:

Automatic tuning

– Press and hold

TUNE

for about a second. The receiver will

start searching for the next station.

Manual tuning

– To change the frequency

one step at a time, press

TUNE

High speed tuning

– Press and hold

TUNE

for high speed tuning. Release the

button at the frequency you want.

Improving FM sound

If the

TUNED

STEREO

indicator doesn’t

light when tuning to an FM station because the

signal is weak, press

MPX

to switch the receiver

into mono reception mode.

Using Neural Surround

This feature uses Neural Surround

technolo-

gies to achieve optimal surround sound from

FM radio.

While listening to FM radio, press

AUTO/ALC/DIRECT

for Neural Surround.

The

Neural Surround

mode can be selected

also with

STANDARD

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.

1 Tune to a station you want to

memorize.

2 Press T.EDIT (TUNER EDIT).

The display shows

PRESET MEMORY

, then a

blinking memory class.

3 Press CLASS to select one of the seven

classes, then press PRESET

to select

the station preset you want.

4 Press ENTER.

After pressing

ENTER

, the preset class and

number stop blinking and the receiver stores

the station.

Listening to station presets

1 Press TUNER to select the tuner.

2 Press CLASS to select the class in which

the station is stored.

3 Press PRESET

to select the

station preset you want.

In case of VSX-921

MCACC

SETUP MIC

L AUDIO R

VIDEO

VIDEO 2 INPUT

iPod

iPhone

iPad

USB

5V 2.1 A







CONTROL

ON / OFF

iPod

iPod cable

(supplied)

2 Press

RECEIVER to switch on the

receiver and your TV.

3 Press iPod USB on the remote control

to switch the receiver to the iPod/USB.

4 Use

to select ‘Music’ from the

iPod Top menu.

5 Use

and ENTER to select the track

to be played, then press the

button.

Basic playback controls

Press

iPod USB

to switch the remote control

to the iPod/USB operation mode.

iPod CTRL

HOME

MENU TUNE

TUNE TOOLS

LIST

PRESET

TOP MENU

BAND

GUIDE

T.EDIT

VIDEO

PARAMETER

AUDIO

PARAMETER

ENTER

PRESET

RETURN

PTY

SIGNAL SEL MCACC SLEEP

TV / DTV

MPX

PQLS

PHASE CTRL

STATUS

PGM

AUDIO

INFO

DISP

HDD

DVD

S.RETRIEVER

Playing a USB device

It is possible to play files using the USB inter-

face on the front of this receiver.

Compatible USB devices include external

magnetic hard drives, portable flash memory

drives (particularly key drives) and digital audio

players (MP3 players) of format FAT16/32.

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.

1 Switch the receiver into standby

then connect your USB device to the

USB terminal on the front panel of this

receiver.

CONTROL

ON / OFF

MCACC

SETUP MIC

iPod

iPhone

iPad

USB

5V 2.1 A

HDMI 2 INPUT

USB mass

storage device

2 Press

RECEIVER to switch on the

receiver and your TV.

Make sure the receiver is in standby when

disconnecting the USB device.

3 Press iPod USB on the remote control

to switch the receiver to the iPod/USB.

4 Use

to select ‘Music’ from the

USB Top menu.

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