Pioneer VSX-824-K Owner's Manual - Page 8
Before you start, Flow of settings on the receiver - remote
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Before you start Flow of settings on the receiver 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 • Warranty card • Quick start guide • Safety Brochure • SPEAKER CAUTION Sheet (English only) • These operating instructions (CD-ROM) 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) 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. • Determining the speakers' application (page 14) • Connecting the speakers (page 15) • Switching the speaker terminal (page 18) 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 19) • Connecting a TV and playback components (page 20) • Connecting antennas (page 23) • Plugging in the receiver (page 25) 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 Speaker System setting (VSX-1029 only) (page 57) (Specify either using the surround back front height Speaker Bi-amp ZONE 2 speaker.) The Input Assign menu (page 55) (When using connections other than the recommended connections.) HDMI Setup (page 59) (When the connected TV supports the HDMI Audio Return Channel function.) 4 9 61 5 Use the on-screen automatic MCACC setup to set up your system • Automatically setting up for surround sound (MCACC) (page 26) 6 Basic playback (page 28) • Selecting the audio input signal (page 28) • Playing an iPod (page 30) • Switches between the iPod controls and the receiver controls (page 31) • Choosing the listening mode (page 37) 7 Adjusting the sound as desired • Using the Sound Retriever (page 38) • Listening with Acoustic Calibration EQ (page 38) • Using surround back channel processing (VSX-1029 only) (page 38) • Setting the Up Mix function (VSX-1029 only) (page 39) • Setting the Audio options (page 39) • Manual speaker setup (page 53) 8