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VSX-828-K/-S

VSX-528-K/-S

VSX-828_SYXE8_En.book 1 ページ２０１３年３月１日　金曜日　午前９時１６分

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VSX-828_SYXE8_En.book 1 ページ２０１３年３月１日金曜日 VSX-828-K /-S VSX-528-K /-S 午前９時１６分 AV Receiver Discover the benefits of registering your product online at http://www.pioneer.co.uk (or http://www.pioneer.eu).
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VSX-828_SYXE8_En.book 2 ページ２０１３年３月１日金曜日午前９時１６分 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. D3-4-2-1-1_B1_En 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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VSX-828_SYXE8_En.book 3 ページ２０１３年３月１日金曜日午前９時１６分 Information for users on collection and disposal of old equipment and used batteries Symbol for equipment 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.
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VSX-828_SYXE8_En.book 4 ページ２０１３年３月１日金曜日午前９時１６分 Contents Thank you for buying this Pioneer product. Please read through these operating instructions so you will know how to operate your model properly. Before you start . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Checking what’s in the box. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Installing the receiver . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Flow of settings on the receiver . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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VSX-828_SYXE8_En.book 5 ページ２０１３年３月１日金曜日午前９時１６分 Contents Component Input (VSX-828 only) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . The Auto Power Down menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . The Network Standby menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . The MHL Setup menu. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . The Speaker System setting (VSX-828 only) . . . . . . . . . . . The OSD Setup menu. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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VSX-828_SYXE8_En.book 6 ページ２０１３年３月１日 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 • Power cord (for Europe & Russia of VSX-828, and U.K.
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VSX-828_SYXE8_En.book 7 ページ２０１３年３月１日金曜日午前９時１６分 Chapter 1 Controls and displays 4 Front panel 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 7 19 26 20 27 21 22 28 23 29 24 30 21 31 30 25 32 VSX-828 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 1 INPUT SELECTOR dial 5 Character display 2 SPEAKERS 6 Tuner control buttons Selects an input source (page 27). See Switching the speaker terminal on page 15. The Speaker System setting may or may not be displayed, depending on the input source you have selected.
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VSX-828_SYXE8_En.book 8 ページ２０１３年３月１日金曜日午前９時１６分 1 ALC/STANDARD SURR (VSX-528 only) – Press for standard decoding and to switch between the modes of 2 Pro Logic II and NEO:6, and the Auto level control stereo mode (page 37). ADVANCED SURROUND – Switches between the various surround modes (page 38). 15 ECO Switches between ECO Mode 1/ECO Mode 2. When ECO Mode is turned ON, the display will go dark (page 38).
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VSX-828_SYXE8_En.book 9 ページ２０１３年３月１日金曜日午前９時１６分 1 Controls and displays • The following buttons are not used with this receiver: Remote control - 1 2 3 4 11 RECEIVER SLEEP SOURCE RECEIVER INPUT SHIFT 1 SLEEP Press to change the amount of time before the receiver switches into standby (30 min – 60 min – 90 min – Off). You can check the remaining sleep time at any time by pressing SLEEP once. 2 RECEIVER 12 Switches the receiver between standby and on.
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VSX-828_SYXE8_En.book 10 ページ２０１３年３月１日金曜日午前９時１６分 1 • When the front speaker is set at SMALL in the Speaker Setting (or automatically via the Auto MCACC setup) and the X.Over is set above 150 Hz, the subwoofer channel level will be adjusted by pressing BASS +/– (page 53). 10 Number buttons and other component controls Use the number buttons to directly select a radio frequency (page 34) or the tracks on a CD, etc. There are other buttons that can be accessed after RECEIVER is pressed.
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VSX-828_SYXE8_En.book 11 ページ２０１３年３月１日金曜日午前９時１６分 Chapter 2 Connecting your equipment By connecting the left and right front speakers (L/R), the center speaker (C), the left and right surround speakers (SL/ SR), the left and right surround back speakers (SBL/SBR) (or the left and right front height speakers (FHL/FHR)), and the subwoofer (SW), a surround sound system up to 7.1 channel can be enjoyed. The 5.1 channel surround system is the most commonly-used in home theaters.
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VSX-828_SYXE8_En.book 12 ページ２０１３年３月１日金曜日午前９時１６分 2 Connecting your equipment Some tips for improving sound quality Where you put your speakers in the room has a big effect on the quality of the sound. The following guidelines should help you to get the best sound from your system. • It is best to angle the speakers towards the listening position. The angle depends on the size of the room. Use less of an angle for bigger rooms.
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VSX-828_SYXE8_En.book 13 ページ２０１３年３月１日金曜日午前９時１６分 2 Connecting your equipment CAUTION 4 VSX-828 connection diagram The front height terminals can also be used for Speaker B. • 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.
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VSX-828_SYXE8_En.book 15 ページ２０１３年３月１日金曜日午前９時１６分 2 Connecting your equipment Switching the speaker terminal About HDMI VSX-828: When the The Speaker System setting (VSX-828 only) on page 55 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-528: Each press of the speaker button will switch the speaker used for playback: SP, SPA.
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VSX-828_SYXE8_En.book 16 ページ２０１３年３月１日金曜日午前９時１６分 2 Connecting your equipment • 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. ® Note • 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.
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VSX-828_SYXE8_En.book 17 ページ２０１３年３月１日金曜日午前９時１６分 2 Connecting a TV and playback components Connecting your equipment DVD player 4 HDMI/DVI-compatible components Blu-ray Disc player 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.
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VSX-828_SYXE8_En.book 18 ページ２０１３年３月１日金曜日午前９時１６分 2 Connecting your equipment 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 cable.
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VSX-828_SYXE8_En.book 19 ページ２０１３年３月１日金曜日午前９時１６分 2 Connecting your equipment Connecting optional Bluetooth® ADAPTER When the Bluetooth ADAPTER (Pioneer Model No. AS-BT100 or AS-BT200) is connected to this unit, a product equipped with Bluetooth wireless technology (portable cell phone, digital music player, etc.) can be used to listen to music wirelessly.  Connect a Bluetooth ADAPTER to the ADAPTER PORT terminal on the rear panel.
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VSX-828_SYXE8_En.book 20 ページ２０１３年３月１日金曜日午前９時１６分 2 Connecting your equipment Connect the AM loop antenna and the FM wire antenna as shown below. To improve reception and sound quality, connect external antennas (see Using external antennas below). fig. a To improve AM reception Using external antennas Connecting antennas fig. b To improve FM reception For Europe, Russia and U.K. Use a PAL connector (not supplied) to connect an external FM antenna.
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VSX-828_SYXE8_En.book 21 ページ２０１３年３月１日金曜日午前９時１６分 2 Connecting your equipment Connecting an IR receiver (VSX-828 only) Connecting an iPod If you keep your stereo components in a closed cabinet or shelving unit, or you wish to use the sub zone remote control in another zone, you can use an optional IR receiver (such as a Niles or Xantech unit) to control your system instead of the remote sensor on the front panel of this receiver.
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VSX-828_SYXE8_En.book 22 ページ２０１３年３月１日金曜日午前９時１６分 2 Connecting your equipment Note • Due to linked operation of the HDMI control function, if a supported TV and receiver are connected using a HDMI cable and the TV input is changed during iPod input, the receiver may automatically also change to TV input. If this happens, please either change the receiver’s input back to iPod, or turn OFF the HDMI control function (see HDMI Setup on page 58).
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VSX-828_SYXE8_En.book 23 ページ２０１３年３月１日金曜日午前９時１６分 2 Connecting your equipment 4 Plugging in the receiver Only plug in after you have connected all your components to this receiver, including the speakers. 7 For U.K. and Australia 1 Plug the supplied power cord into the AC IN socket on the back of the receiver. 65 2 Plug the other end into a power outlet. For Europe and Russia  Plug the AC power cord into a convenient AC power outlet. CAUTION • Handle the power cord by the plug.
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VSX-828_SYXE8_En.book 24 ページ２０１３年３月１日金曜日午前９時１６分 Chapter Basic Setup Before setting up (for Australia) This receiver allows you to adjust the system setup, using the on-screen display (OSD) that is shown on the TV screen. • The OSD will not appear if you have connected using the HDMI output to your TV. Use composite connections for system setup. First, follow the procedure below to make sure that the OSD screen is displayed. composite video cable.
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VSX-828_SYXE8_En.book 25 ページ２０１３年３月１日金曜日午前９時１６分 3 Basic Setup ‘Auto MCACC’ from the Home Menu, then press 6 Select ENTER. Ho me Me nu Ho me Me nu 1 . Au to MCACC 2 . Ma nu a l S P S e tu p 3 . I n p u t As s i g n 4 . Au to Powe r Down 5 . HDMI S e tu p 6 . Ne two rk S ta n d by 7 . MHL S e tu p 8 . S p e a k e r S y s te m 9 . OS D S e tu p 1 . Au to MCACC 2 . Ma nu a l S P S e tu p 3 . I n p u t As s i g n 4 . Au to Powe r Down 5 . HDMI S e tu p 6 . Ne two rk S ta n d by 7 . MHL S e tu p 8 .
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VSX-828_SYXE8_En.book 26 ページ２０１３年３月１日金曜日午前９時１６分 3 Basic Setup Again, try to be as quiet as possible while this is happening. It may take 1 to 3 minutes. 11 4 The Auto MCACC setup has finished! You return to the Home Menu. The settings made in the Auto MCACC setup should give you excellent surround sound from your system, but it is also possible to adjust these settings manually using the Home Menu (starting on page 52).
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VSX-828_SYXE8_En.book 27 ページ２０１３年３月１日金曜日午前９時１６分 Chapter 4 Basic playback Playing a source Here are the basic instructions for playing a source (such as a DVD disc) with your home theater system. RECEIVER SLEEP SOURCE AUDIO PARAMETER RECEIVER TOOLS MENU TUNE TOP MENU HOME MENU PTY iPod CTRL ENTER TUNE PRESET PRESET INPUT BAND RETURN MUTE on your system components and receiver.
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VSX-828_SYXE8_En.book 28 ページ２０１３年３月１日金曜日午前９時１６分 4 • When digital input (optical or coaxial) is selected, this receiver can only play back Dolby Digital, PCM (32 kHz to 96 kHz) and DTS (including DTS 96 kHz/24 bit) digital signal formats. The compatible signals via the HDMI terminals are: Dolby Digital, DTS, SACD (DSD 2 ch only), PCM (32 kHz to 192 kHz sampling frequencies), Dolby TrueHD, Dolby Digital Plus, DTS-EXPRESS, DTS-HD Master Audio and DVD Audio (including 192 kHz).
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VSX-828_SYXE8_En.book 29 ページ２０１３年３月１日金曜日午前９時１６分 4 Basic playback Tip • In order to enjoy the picture and/or sound from devices connected to each terminal, select the input by doing the following. Audio DVD SAT/CBL CD TV SAT/CBL BD GAME DVR/BDR NETWORK RECEIVER SIGNAL SEL 3 VSX-528 Video ADAPTER C1 Audio SAT/CBL DVD 1. 2.
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VSX-828_SYXE8_En.book 30 ページ２０１３年３月１日金曜日午前９時１６分 4 Basic playback When the display shows the names of folders and files, you’re ready to play music from the iPod. • If after pressing iPod/USB the display shows NO DEVICE, try switching off the receiver and reconnecting the iPod to the receiver. • The controls of your iPod will be inoperable when connected to this receiver. To navigate songs on your iPod, you can take advantage of the OSD of your TV connected to this receiver.
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VSX-828_SYXE8_En.book 31 ページ２０１３年３月１日金曜日午前９時１６分 4 Basic playback When the display shows the names of folders and files, you’re ready to play from the USB device. If a USB Error message lights in the display, try following the points below: • Switch the receiver off, then on again. • Reconnect the USB device with the receiver switched off. • Select another input source (like BD), then switch back to iPod/USB. • Use a dedicated AC adapter (supplied with the device) for USB power.
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VSX-828_SYXE8_En.book 32 ページ２０１３年３月１日金曜日午前９時１６分 4 Basic playback FLAC .flacc Sampling frequency 32 kHz, 44.1 kHz, 48 kHz, 88.2 kHz, 96 kHz, 176.4 kHz, 192 kHz Quantization bitrate 16 bit, 24 bit Channel 2 ch AIFF .aif .aiff Sampling frequency 32 kHz, 44.1 kHz, 48 kHz, 88.2 kHz, 96 kHz, 176.4 kHz, 192 kHz Quantization bitrate 16 bit, 24 bit Channel 2 ch Apple Lossless .m4a .mp4 Sampling frequency 32 kHz, 44.1 kHz, 48 kHz, 88.
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VSX-828_SYXE8_En.book 34 ページ２０１３年３月１日金曜日午前９時１６分 4 Basic playback and set it into the pairing mode. Check to see that the Bluetooth ADAPTER is detected by 6 the Bluetooth wireless technology device. When Bluetooth wireless technology device is connected: Bluetooth wireless technology device name appears in the receiver display. • The system can display alphanumeric characters only. Other characters may not be displayed correctly.
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VSX-828_SYXE8_En.book 35 ページ２０１３年３月１日金曜日午前９時１６分 4 Basic playback  Manual tuning To change the frequency one step at a time, press TUNE /.  High speed tuning Press and hold TUNE / for high speed tuning. If the TUNE or ST indicators don’t light when tuning to an FM station because the signal is weak, set the receiver to the mono reception mode. BAND to select FM MONO.  Press This should improve the sound quality and allow you to enjoy the broadcast. ENTER.
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VSX-828_SYXE8_En.book 36 ページ２０１３年３月１日金曜日午前９時１６分 4 Basic playback An introduction to RDS (for Europe) Radio Data System (RDS) is a system used by most FM radio stations to provide listeners with various kinds of information—the name of the station and the kind of show they’re broadcasting, for example. One feature of RDS is that you can search by type of program. For example, you can search for a station that’s broadcasting a show with the program type, JAZZ.
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VSX-828_SYXE8_En.book 37 ページ２０１３年３月１日金曜日午前９時１６分 Chapter Choosing the listening mode This receiver offers a variety of listening modes to accommodate playback of various audio formats. Choose one according to your speaker environment or the source. listening to a source, press the listening mode  While button repeatedly to select a listening mode you want.
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VSX-828_SYXE8_En.book 38 ページ２０１３年３月１日金曜日午前９時１６分 5 Listening to your system a. If surround back channel processing (page 40) is switched off, or the surround back speakers are set to NO, DOLBY PLIIx becomes DOLBY PLII (5.1 channel sound). b. You can also adjust the C.WIDTH, DIMEN., and PNRM. effect (see Setting the Audio options on page 41). c. In case of VSX-828: You can also adjust the H.GAIN effect (see Setting the Audio options on page 41). d. You can also adjust the C.
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VSX-828_SYXE8_En.book 39 ページ２０１３年３月１日金曜日午前９時１６分 5 Listening to your system Using the Sound Retriever Listening with Acoustic Calibration EQ Better sound using Phase Control When audio data is removed during the compression process, sound quality often suffers from an uneven sound image. The Sound Retriever feature employs new DSP technology that helps bring CD quality sound back to compressed 2-channel audio by restoring sound pressure and smoothing jagged artifacts left over after compression.
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VSX-828_SYXE8_En.book 40 ページ２０１３年３月１日金曜日午前９時１６分 5 Listening to your system Using surround back channel processing (VSX828 only) You can have the receiver automatically use 6.1 or 7.1 decoding for 6.1 encoded sources (for example, Dolby Digital EX or DTS-ES), or you can choose to always use 6.1 or 7.1 decoding (for example, with 5.1 encoded material). With 5.1 encoded sources, a surround back channel will be generated, but the material may sound better in the 5.
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VSX-828_SYXE8_En.book 41 ページ２０１３年３月１日金曜日午前９時１６分 5 Listening to your system Setting/What it does Setting the Audio options There are a number of additional sound settings you can make using the AUDIO PARAMETER menu. The defaults, if not stated, are listed in bold. Important • Note that if a setting doesn’t appear in the AUDIO PARAMETER menu, it is unavailable due to the current source, settings and status of the receiver.
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VSX-828_SYXE8_En.book 42 ページ２０１３年３月１日金曜日午前９時１６分 5 Listening to your system Setting/What it does Option(s) DIMEN (Dimension) Adjusts the surround sound balance from front to back, making the sound more distant (minus settings), or more forward (positive settings). –3 to +3 Default: 0 PNRM. (Panorama)h Extends the front stereo image to include surround speakers for a ‘wraparound’ effect. OFF h i. Only when listening to 2-channel sources in NEO:6 CINEMA and NEO:6 MUSIC mode.
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VSX-828_SYXE8_En.book 43 ページ２０１３年３月１日金曜日午前９時１６分 Chapter 6 Playback with NETWORK features Introduction This receiver is equipped with the LAN terminal and you can enjoy the following features by connecting your components to these terminals. Listening to Internet radio stations You can select and listen to your favorite Internet radio station from the list of Internet radio stations created, edited, and managed by the vTuner database service exclusively for use with the Pioneer products.
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VSX-828_SYXE8_En.book 44 ページ２０１３年３月１日金曜日午前９時１６分 6 This receiver features “HTC Connect”, a simple way to enjoy music content from your HTC Connect certified smart phone. 1 HTC Connect music streaming provided on this product has been developed based on interoperability testing as defined by the HTC Connect Certification program with the HTC Connect-compatible smartphones. 2 Music Navigation via the music progress bar is not currently supported with HTC Connect.
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VSX-828_SYXE8_En.book 45 ページ２０１３年３月１日金曜日午前９時１６分 6 Listening to Internet radio stations Internet radio is an audio broadcasting service transmitted via the Internet. There are a large number of Internet radio stations broadcasting a variety of services from every corner of the world. Some are hosted, managed, and broadcast by private individuals while others are by the corresponding traditional terrestrial radio stations or radio networks.
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VSX-828_SYXE8_En.book 46 ページ２０１３年３月１日金曜日午前９時１６分 6 Playback with NETWORK features Playing back audio files stored on components on the network This unit allows you to play music on media servers connected on an identical Local Area Network (LAN) as the receiver.
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VSX-828_SYXE8_En.book 47 ページ２０１３年３月１日金曜日午前９時１６分 6 Playback with NETWORK features Friendly Name ‘Network Configuration’ from the Network Language 1 Select Setup menu. ‘Network Configuration’ from the Network Language can be set on the NETWORK function OSD screen. 1 Select Setup menu. Select ‘IP Address, Proxy’ from the Network 2 Configuration menu. 1 Select ‘Language’ from the Network Setup menu. ‘Friendly Name’ from the Network Configuration 2 Select menu. 2 Select the language you want.
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VSX-828_SYXE8_En.book 48 ページ２０１３年３月１日金曜日午前９時１６分 6 Playback with NETWORK features ‘Firmware Update’ from the Network Setup 1 Select menu. The receiver checks whether the USB memory device inserted into the USB port on the receiver’s front panel contains updatable firmware. 2 To update, select ‘Start’. ‘Updating in progress, don’t unplug!’ is 3 When displayed, select ‘Start’. • If ‘File Not Found’ is displayed, try the following: - No update file was found on the USB memory device.
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VSX-828_SYXE8_En.book 49 ページ２０１３年３月１日金曜日午前９時１６分 6 Playback with NETWORK features 3 Click Firmware Update. the latest firmware on your computer (a) and 5 Browse then press Upload (b). The extension of the firmware is fw. Please select a file that has the fw extension. The confirmation screen is displayed. If you continue the firmware update, press OK. Once the firmware update process starts, you can't stop it.
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VSX-828_SYXE8_En.book 50 ページ２０１３年３月１日金曜日午前９時１６分 6 About network playback The network playback function of this unit uses the following technologies: Windows Media Player See Windows Media Player 11/Windows Media Player 12 on page 51 for more on this. DLNA DLNA CERTIFIED™ Audio Player The Digital Living Network Alliance (DLNA) is a cross-industry organization of consumer electronics, computing industry and mobile device companies.
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VSX-828_SYXE8_En.book 51 ページ２０１３年３月１日金曜日午前９時１６分 6 Playback with NETWORK features Windows Media Player 11/Windows Media Player 12 Windows Media Player is software to deliver music, photos and movies from a Microsoft Windows computer to home stereo systems and TVs. With this software, you can play back files stored on the PC through various devices wherever you like in your home. This software can be downloaded from Microsoft’s website.
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VSX-828_SYXE8_En.book 52 ページ２０１３年３月１日金曜日午前９時１６分 Chapter 7 Home Menu Using the Home Menu The following section shows you how to make detailed settings to specify how you’re using the receiver, and also explains how to fine-tune individual speaker system settings to your liking. Important • The OSD will not appear if you have connected using the composite output to your TV. Use HDMI connection for Home Menu. • If headphones are connected to the receiver, disconnect them.
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VSX-828_SYXE8_En.book 53 ページ２０１３年３月１日金曜日午前９時１６分 7 • Center – Select LARGE if your center speaker reproduces bass frequencies effectively, or select SMALL to send bass frequencies to the other speakers or subwoofer. If you didn’t connect a center speaker, choose NO (the center channel is sent to the other speakers). • Front Height (VSX-828 only) – Select LARGE if your front height speakers reproduce bass frequencies effectively. Select SMALL to send bass frequencies to the other speakers or subwoofer.
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VSX-828_SYXE8_En.book 54 ページ２０１３年３月１日金曜日午前９時１６分 7 Home Menu your selected setup option. 4 Confirm The test tones will start after you press ENTER. After the volume increases to the reference level, test tones will be output. 2c . Channel Level Test Tone [ Manual ] Please Wait . . .20 Caution Loud test tones will be output. Return Tip • You can change the channel levels at any time by press RECEIVER , then press CH SELECT and LEV +/– on the remote control.
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VSX-828_SYXE8_En.book 55 ページ２０１３年３月１日金曜日午前９時１６分 7 Home Menu 2 Select ‘Component Input’ from the Input Assign menu. 3b . Co mp o n e n t I n p u t 3 . Input Assign Comp o n e n t a . Analog Input b . Component Input DV D The Network Standby menu The MHL Setup menu This setting allows the AirPlay function for operating the receiver from a computer connected on the same LAN as the receiver to be used even when the receiver is in the standby mode.
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VSX-828_SYXE8_En.book 56 ページ２０１３年３月１日金曜日午前９時１６分 7 Home Menu • SP-B – Enables Speaker B to be installed in another room so that the sound of the stereo can be enjoyed elsewhere. • Bi-Amp – Enables higher quality playback sound through the front speakers with the connection of biamp speakers. • ZONE 2 – In a separate room (subzone) from which the receiver is located (main zone), one can enjoy playback of a device connected to the receiver (multi-zone function). 4 7 65 you’re finished, press RETURN.
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VSX-828_SYXE8_En.book 57 ページ２０１３年３月１日金曜日午前９時１６分 Chapter 8 Using the MULTI-ZONE feature (VSX-828 only) • When the receiver is on, make sure that any operations for the sub zone are done while ZONE lights in the display. If this is not showing, the front panel controls affect the main zone only. If the receiver is in standby, the display is dimmed, and ZONE continues to light in the display.
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VSX-828_SYXE8_En.book 58 ページ２０１３年３月１日金曜日午前９時１６分 Chapter 9 Control with HDMI function Synchronized operations below with a Control with HDMIcompatible Pioneer TV or Blu-ray Disc player are possible when the component is connected to the receiver using an HDMI cable. • Synchronized amp mode The receiver’s volume can be set and the sound can be muted using the TV’s remote control.
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VSX-828_SYXE8_En.book 59 ページ２０１３年３月１日金曜日午前９時１６分 9 Control with HDMI function • LAST – The HDMI input signal selected previously will be output. • BD, DVD, SAT/CBL, DVR/BDR, HDMI/MHL, GAME – The HDMI input signal selected here will be output. • OFF – Signal will not be output during standby. (However, when Control is set to ON, the HDMI signal is transferred through by the Control with HDMI function even when in the standby mode.
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VSX-828_SYXE8_En.book 60 ページ２０１３年３月１日金曜日午前９時１６分 Chapter 10 Controlling the rest of your system Setting the remote to control other components Most components can be assigned to one of the input function buttons using the component’s manufacturer preset code stored in the remote.
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VSX-828_SYXE8_En.book 61 ページ２０１３年３月１日金曜日午前９時１６分 10 Controlling the rest of your system Controls for TVs Controls for other components Preset Code List This remote control can control components (TV, DTV, Satellite TV or Cable TV) after entering the proper codes (see Controlling the rest of your system on page 60 for more on this). Use the input function buttons to select the component.
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VSX-828_SYXE8_En.book 63 ページ２０１３年３月１日金曜日午前９時１６分 10 BD If operations are not possible using the preset codes below, you may be able to conduct operations with the preset codes for the DVD, DVR (BDR, HDR).
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VSX-828_SYXE8_En.book 65 ページ２０１３年３月１日金曜日午前９時１６分 Chapter 11 Additional information Troubleshooting Incorrect operations are often mistaken for trouble and malfunctions. If you think that there is something wrong with this component, check the points below. Take a look at the other components and electrical appliances being used, because sometimes the problem may lie there.
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VSX-828_SYXE8_En.book 66 ページ２０１３年３月１日金曜日午前９時１６分 11  After using the Auto MCACC setup, the speaker size setting (LARGE or SMALL) is incorrect.  Low-frequency noise could have been caused by an air conditioner or motor. Switch off all appliances in the room and rerun the Auto MCACC setup.  Can’t operate the remote control.  Replace the batteries (page 10).  Operate within 7 m, 30º of the remote sensor (page 10).  Remove the obstacle or operate from another position.
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VSX-828_SYXE8_En.book 67 ページ２０１３年３月１日金曜日午前９時１６分 11  Cannot access Windows Media Player 11 or Windows Media Player 12.  In case of Windows Media Player 11: You are currently logged onto the domain through your Computer with Windows XP or Windows Vista installed. Instead of logging onto the domain, log onto the local machine (page 44).  In case of Windows Media Player 12: You are currently logged onto the domain through your Computer with Windows 7 installed.
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VSX-828_SYXE8_En.book 68 ページ２０１３年３月１日金曜日午前９時１６分 11 HTC Connect HTC, HTC Connect and the HTC Connect logo are trademarks of HTC Corporation. About iPod/iPhone/iPad Additional information USB works with iPhone 5, iPhone 4S, iPhone 4, iPhone 3GS, iPhone 3G, iPhone, iPad (3rd and 4th generation), iPad 2, iPad, iPad mini, iPod touch (1st through 5th generation) and iPod nano (3rd through 7th generation).
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VSX-828_SYXE8_En.book 69 ページ２０１３年３月１日金曜日午前９時１６分 11 Additional information Status messages Descriptions Favorite List Full This is displayed when you have attempted to register a file in the Favorites folder but the Favorites folder is already full. • Never use thinners, benzine, insecticide sprays or other chemicals on or near this unit, since these will corrode the surface. VSX-828 Resetting the main unit Use this procedure to reset all the receiver’s settings to the factory default.
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VSX-828_SYXE8_En.book 70 ページ２０１３年３月１日金曜日午前９時１６分 11 Specifications Audio section Rated power output (Front, Center, Surround and Surround back for VSX-828) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 130 W per channel (1 kHz, 6 , 1 %) 100 W per channel (20 Hz to 20 kHz, 8 , 0.09 %) For Oceania model Maximum power output (Front, Center, Surround) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 150 W per channel (1 kHz, 6 , 10 %) Total Harmonic Distortion . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0.
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