Pioneer VSX-823-K Owner's Manual - Page 15

2 Connecting your equipment Switching the speaker terminal VSX-1023: When the The Speaker System setting (VSX-1023 only) on page 52 is set to SPB, each press of the speaker button will switch the speaker used for playback: SP, SPA, SPB, SPAB. VSX-823: Each press of the speaker button will switch the speaker used for playback: SP, SPA. When the speaker system is set to SP-B: Each press of the speaker button will switch the speaker used for playback: OFF, A, B, AB. When the speaker system is set to anything other than SP-B: Each press of the speaker button will switch the speaker used for playback: OFF, A. For more details on the speaker system please refer to The Speaker System setting (VSX-1023 only) on page 52. Press repeatedly to choose a speaker terminal option: • SPA - Sound is output from the speakers connected to the A-speaker terminals (multichannel playback is possible). • SPB (VSX-1023 only) - Sound is output from the two speakers connected to the B-speaker terminals (only stereo playback is possible). • SPAB (VSX-1023 only) - Sound is output from the Aspeaker terminals, the two speakers in the B-speaker terminals, and the subwoofer. Multichannel sources are downmixed only when the STEREO or STEREO ALC mode is selected for stereo output from A- and B-speaker terminals. • SP - No sound is output from the speakers. Note • VSX-1023 only: The subwoofer output depends on the settings you made in Speaker Setting on page 49. However, if SPB is selected above, no sound is heard from the subwoofer (the LFE channel is not downmixed). • All speaker terminals are switched off (SP) when headphones are connected. SPB can be selected even when headphones are connected for VSX-1023. Making cable connections Make sure not to bend the cables over the top of this unit (as shown in the illustration). If this happens, the magnetic field produced by the transformers in this unit may cause a humming noise from the speakers. Important • Before making or changing connections, switch off the power and disconnect the power cord from the AC outlet. • Before unplugging the power cord, switch the power into standby. HDMI cables Both video and sound signals can be transmitted simultaneously with one cable. If connecting the player and the TV via this receiver, for both connections, use HDMI cables. HDMI Be careful to connect the terminal in the proper direction. Note • Set the HDMI parameter in Setting the Audio options on page 37 to THRU (THROUGH) and set the input signal in Selecting the audio input signal on page 25 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. About HDMI The HDMI connection transfers uncompressed digital video, as well as almost every kind of digital audio that the connected component is compatible with, including DVDVideo, DVD-Audio, SACD, Dolby Digital Plus, 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 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 • 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), DVD-Audio, CD, SACD (DSD 2 ch only), Video CD, Super VCD • Synchronized operation with components using the Control with HDMI function (see Control with HDMI function on page 55) • 4K signal transfer - This may not operate properly, depending on the connected equipment. - 4K 24p, 4K 25p and 4K 30p signals are supported Note • 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. 4 7 62 15