Pioneer VSX-821-K Owner's Manual - Page 5

English Français Español Before you start Checking what's in the box Please check that you've received the following supplied accessories: • Setup microphone • Remote control • AAA size IEC R03 dry cell batteries (to confirm system operation) x2 • AM loop antenna • FM wire antenna • iPod cable • These operating instructions Installing the receiver • When installing this unit, make sure to put it on a level and stable surface. Don't install it on the following places: - on a color TV (the screen may distort) - near a cassette deck (or close to a device that gives off a magnetic field). This may interfere with the sound. - in direct sunlight - in damp or wet areas - in extremely hot or cold areas - in places where there is vibration or other movement - in places that are very dusty - in places that have hot fumes or oils (such as a kitchen) Flow of settings on 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. The colors of the steps indicate the following: Required setting item Setting to be made as necessary 1 Connecting the speakers Where you place the speakers will have a big effect on the sound. • Placing the speakers (page 10) • Connecting the speakers (page 11) • Switching the speaker system (page 12)  2 Connecting the components For surround sound, you'll want to hook up using a digital connection from the Blu-ray Disc/DVD player to the receiver. • About video outputs connection (page 13) • Connecting a TV and playback components (page 14) • Connecting antennas (page 18) • Plugging in the receiver (page 19)  3 Power On Make sure you've set the video input on your TV to this receiver. Check the manual that came with the TV if you don't know how to do this.  4 The Pre Out Setting (page 37) (When connecting the front height speakers.) The Input Assign menu (page 36) (When using connections other than the recommended connections.) Using the Audio Return Channel function (page 38) (When the connected TV supports the HDMI Audio Return Channel function.)  5 Use the on-screen automatic MCACC setup to set up your system • Automatically setting up for surround sound (MCACC) (page 20)  6 Playing a source (page 22) • Selecting the audio input signal (page 22) • Playing an iPod (page 23) • Playing a USB device (page 24) • Choosing the listening mode (page 29)  7 Adjusting the sound as desired • Using the Sound Retriever (page 30) • Better sound using Phase Control (page 31) • Listening with Acoustic Calibration EQ (page 30) • Using surround back channel processing (page 31) • Setting the Up Mix function (page 31) • Setting the Audio options (page 32) • Manual speaker setup (page 34)  8 Making maximum use of the remote control • Setting the remote to control other components (page 40) 5 En