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Operating Instructions Mode d'emploi Manual de instrucciones AUDIO/VIDEO MULTI-CHANNEL RECEIVER RECEPTEUR AUDIOVISUEL A VOIES MULTIPLES RECEPTOR MULTICANAL DE AUDIO/VÍDEO VSX-819H Register your product at: www.pioneerelectronics.com (US) www.pioneerelectronics.ca (Canada) • Protect your new investment... such as loss or theft. • Receive free tips, updates and service bulletins on your new product • Improve product development Your input helps us continue to design products that meet your needs. • Receive a free Pioneer newsletter Registered customers can opt in to...
Operating Instructions Mode d'emploi Manual de instrucciones AUDIO/VIDEO MULTI-CHANNEL RECEIVER RECEPTEUR AUDIOVISUEL A VOIES MULTIPLES RECEPTOR MULTICANAL DE AUDIO/VÍDEO VSX-819H Register your product at: www.pioneerelectronics.com (US) www.pioneerelectronics.ca (Canada) • Protect your new investment... such as loss or theft. • Receive free tips, updates and service bulletins on your new product • Improve product development Your input helps us continue to design products that meet your needs. • Receive a free Pioneer newsletter Registered customers can opt in to...
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... is subject to chemicals listed on vacation). DOMINGUEZ ST. However, there is for even during the warranty period. Product Name: AUDIO/VIDEO MULTI-CHANNEL RECEIVER Model Number: VSX-819H-K Responsible Party Name: PIONEER ELECTRONICS SERVICE, INC. Phone: 1-800-421-1404 WARNING This equipment is properly disposed of after handling D36-P4_A_En IMPORTANT NOTICE - To prevent...
... is subject to chemicals listed on vacation). DOMINGUEZ ST. However, there is for even during the warranty period. Product Name: AUDIO/VIDEO MULTI-CHANNEL RECEIVER Model Number: VSX-819H-K Responsible Party Name: PIONEER ELECTRONICS SERVICE, INC. Phone: 1-800-421-1404 WARNING This equipment is properly disposed of after handling D36-P4_A_En IMPORTANT NOTICE - To prevent...
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... Disc player or DVD player 14 Connecting the multichannel analog outputs 15 Connecting a satellite receiver or other digital set-top box 16 Connecting other audio components 17 Connecting an HDD/DVD...the Advanced surround effects . . . . . 34 Listening in a safe place for buying this Pioneer product. After you have finished reading the instructions, put them away in stereo 35 Using Front ... the Sound Retriever 36 Listening with Acoustic Calibration EQ . . . . . 36 Using surround back channel processing . . . 37 Setting the Up Mix function 37 Setting the Audio options 38 Playing other ...
... Disc player or DVD player 14 Connecting the multichannel analog outputs 15 Connecting a satellite receiver or other digital set-top box 16 Connecting other audio components 17 Connecting an HDD/DVD...the Advanced surround effects . . . . . 34 Listening in a safe place for buying this Pioneer product. After you have finished reading the instructions, put them away in stereo 35 Using Front ... the Sound Retriever 36 Listening with Acoustic Calibration EQ . . . . . 36 Using surround back channel processing . . . 37 Setting the Up Mix function 37 Setting the Audio options 38 Playing other ...
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...226,616; 6,487,535 & other components 53 Preset Code List 55 11 Other connections Connecting an iPod 58 Connecting your iPod to the receiver . . . . . 58 iPod playback 59 Watching photos and video content 60 About iPod 60 Connecting a USB device 60 Connecting your USB device ... compatibility 62 Using SIRIUS Radio 62 Connecting your system Setting the remote to SIRIUS Radio 63 Saving channel presets 64 Using the SIRIUS Menu 64 Connecting an IR receiver 64 12 Additional information Troubleshooting 65 HDMI 67 Important information regarding the HDMI connection 67 iPod messages ...
...226,616; 6,487,535 & other components 53 Preset Code List 55 11 Other connections Connecting an iPod 58 Connecting your iPod to the receiver . . . . . 58 iPod playback 59 Watching photos and video content 60 About iPod 60 Connecting a USB device 60 Connecting your USB device ... compatibility 62 Using SIRIUS Radio 62 Connecting your system Setting the remote to SIRIUS Radio 63 Saving channel presets 64 Using the SIRIUS Menu 64 Connecting an IR receiver 64 12 Additional information Troubleshooting 65 HDMI 67 Important information regarding the HDMI connection 67 iPod messages ...
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... set your BD/DVD player to output Dolby Digital, DTS and 88.2 kHz/96 kHz PCM (2 channel) audio (see your normal listening position. Note 1 You may only get 2 channel sound. RECEIVER INPUT SELECT SOURCE AUDIO PARAMETER TOP MENU TUNE TUNER EDIT MASTER TOOLS VOLUME MENU PRESET... made . • Before using a table or a chair. 3 Press RECEIVER on your listening area, taking into account ambient noise, speaker size and distance, and tests for surround sound (MCACC) The Auto Multi-Channel Acoustic Calibration (MCACC) setup measures the acoustic characteristics of inactivity. An on...
... set your BD/DVD player to output Dolby Digital, DTS and 88.2 kHz/96 kHz PCM (2 channel) audio (see your normal listening position. Note 1 You may only get 2 channel sound. RECEIVER INPUT SELECT SOURCE AUDIO PARAMETER TOP MENU TUNE TUNER EDIT MASTER TOOLS VOLUME MENU PRESET... made . • Before using a table or a chair. 3 Press RECEIVER on your listening area, taking into account ambient noise, speaker size and distance, and tests for surround sound (MCACC) The Auto Multi-Channel Acoustic Calibration (MCACC) setup measures the acoustic characteristics of inactivity. An on...
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...below for notes regarding background noise and other possible interference. 6 Wait for channel level, speaker distance, and Acoustic Calibration EQ. 1.Auto MCACC Now Analyzing Surround Analyzing Speaker System Speaker Distance Channel Level Acoustic Cal EQ Return Again, try to be as quiet as possible ... pressed in the right side column, there may be a problem with different size settings. A progress report is displayed on-screen while the receiver outputs test tones to the next step. 02 5 minute guide 5 Follow the instructions on-screen. • Make sure the microphone is connected...
...below for notes regarding background noise and other possible interference. 6 Wait for channel level, speaker distance, and Acoustic Calibration EQ. 1.Auto MCACC Now Analyzing Surround Analyzing Speaker System Speaker Distance Channel Level Acoustic Cal EQ Return Again, try to be as quiet as possible ... pressed in the right side column, there may be a problem with different size settings. A progress report is displayed on-screen while the receiver outputs test tones to the next step. 02 5 minute guide 5 Follow the instructions on-screen. • Make sure the microphone is connected...
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... Sound O source Subwoofer N Listening position Phase Control technology provides coherent sound reproduction through the use of phase matching1 for all sound sources. RECEIVER INPUT SELECT SOURCE RECEIVER ZONE 2 ON/OFF TV CONTROL INPUT BD TV DVR HDD 1 DVD 2 VCR DISPLAY 3 S.RETRIEVER EQ CH SELECT SLEEP 4 5... T R O L Sound O source Subwoofer F F Listening position ? If two waveforms are assigned to the subwoofer or other channels. When the MULTI IN input is not optimal for household appliances (air conditioner, fridge, fan, etc.), that varies with frequency, resulting in...
... Sound O source Subwoofer N Listening position Phase Control technology provides coherent sound reproduction through the use of phase matching1 for all sound sources. RECEIVER INPUT SELECT SOURCE RECEIVER ZONE 2 ON/OFF TV CONTROL INPUT BD TV DVR HDD 1 DVD 2 VCR DISPLAY 3 S.RETRIEVER EQ CH SELECT SLEEP 4 5... T R O L Sound O source Subwoofer F F Listening position ? If two waveforms are assigned to the subwoofer or other channels. When the MULTI IN input is not optimal for household appliances (air conditioner, fridge, fan, etc.), that varies with frequency, resulting in...
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...off the power and disconnect the power cord from the speakers. number of several cables and connectors), and communication between the AV source and AV devices such as DTVs. HDMI has the capability to support standard, enhanced, or high-definition video plus standard to protect...the HDMI logo and High-Definition Multimedia Interface are trademarks or registered trademarks of Sony Corporation). HDCP is used to multi-channel surround-sound audio. This receiver is also compatible with the DeepColor and x.v.Color feature (x.v.Color is compatible with, including DVD-Video, DVD-Audio, Dolby ...
...off the power and disconnect the power cord from the speakers. number of several cables and connectors), and communication between the AV source and AV devices such as DTVs. HDMI has the capability to support standard, enhanced, or high-definition video plus standard to protect...the HDMI logo and High-Definition Multimedia Interface are trademarks or registered trademarks of Sony Corporation). HDCP is used to multi-channel surround-sound audio. This receiver is also compatible with the DeepColor and x.v.Color feature (x.v.Color is compatible with, including DVD-Video, DVD-Audio, Dolby ...
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...them to the multichannel analog outputs to the multichannel inputs of this receiver as shown below for the connection.3 Connecting the multichannel analog outputs For DVD Audio and SACD playback, your BD/DVD player may have 5.1 channel analog outputs. This will allow you to make analog recordings from ...your TV to the multi channel input. (For more on this. 3 In this case, you'll need to tell the receiver which digital input you can assign COMPONENT VIDEO IN ...
...them to the multichannel analog outputs to the multichannel inputs of this receiver as shown below for the connection.3 Connecting the multichannel analog outputs For DVD Audio and SACD playback, your BD/DVD player may have 5.1 channel analog outputs. This will allow you to make analog recordings from ...your TV to the multi channel input. (For more on this. 3 In this case, you'll need to tell the receiver which digital input you can assign COMPONENT VIDEO IN ...
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CHANNEL RECEIVER VSX-819H ENTER MASTER VOLUME PHONES USB iPod VIDEO INPUT VIDEO L AUDIO R MCACC SETUP MIC...EDIT AUTO SURROUND/ STREAM DIRECT STEREO/ A.L.C. TUNER EDIT Use with TUNE +/-, PRESET +/- and ENTER to preset the channel in SIRIUS Radio (page 63). ADVANCED SURROUND STANDARD SURROUND PRESET - Used to memorize and name stations for the ...ON/OFF 5 6 AUDIO/ VIDEO MULTI- Use to select preset radio stations (page 49) and to select SIRIUS Radio channels (page 63). 4 Character display See Display on page 28. 9 10 11 12 13 5 MCACC indicator Lights when...
CHANNEL RECEIVER VSX-819H ENTER MASTER VOLUME PHONES USB iPod VIDEO INPUT VIDEO L AUDIO R MCACC SETUP MIC...EDIT AUTO SURROUND/ STREAM DIRECT STEREO/ A.L.C. TUNER EDIT Use with TUNE +/-, PRESET +/- and ENTER to preset the channel in SIRIUS Radio (page 63). ADVANCED SURROUND STANDARD SURROUND PRESET - Used to memorize and name stations for the ...ON/OFF 5 6 AUDIO/ VIDEO MULTI- Use to select preset radio stations (page 49) and to select SIRIUS Radio channels (page 63). 4 Character display See Display on page 28. 9 10 11 12 13 5 MCACC indicator Lights when...
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...• Direct sunlight or fluorescent light is shining onto the remote sensor. • The receiver is located near a device that is emitting infrared rays. • The receiver is operated simultaneously with another infrared remote control unit. SPEAKERS PRESET + CONTROMLULTI-ZONE ON/OFF...for Standard decoding and to connect a microphone when performing Auto MCACC setup. STANDBY/ON ISNEPLUETCTOR 30 COPHNATRSEOL BAND PHONES TUNE - CHANNEL RECEIVER VSX-519V PORTABLE VMOALSUTMERE 30 7 m (23 ft.) 27 En English Deutsch Français Italiano Nederlands Español Controls ...
...• Direct sunlight or fluorescent light is shining onto the remote sensor. • The receiver is located near a device that is emitting infrared rays. • The receiver is operated simultaneously with another infrared remote control unit. SPEAKERS PRESET + CONTROMLULTI-ZONE ON/OFF...for Standard decoding and to connect a microphone when performing Auto MCACC setup. STANDBY/ON ISNEPLUETCTOR 30 COPHNATRSEOL BAND PHONES TUNE - CHANNEL RECEIVER VSX-519V PORTABLE VMOALSUTMERE 30 7 m (23 ft.) 27 En English Deutsch Français Italiano Nederlands Español Controls ...
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... the current speaker system, A and/or B (page 25). 7 Sleep timer indicator Lights when the receiver is in auto stereo mode. 4 TUNE Lights when a normal broadcast channel or SIRIUS channel is being received. 5 ZONE Lights when the MULTI-ZONE feature is active (page 46). 6 Speaker indicators Lights to ...a radio station is registered. 9 PRESET Information or Input signal indicator Shows the preset number of the receiver is on page 33). 3 ST Lights when a stereo FM broadcast is being received in sleep mode (page 32). 8 Tuner/SIRIUS preset indicators PRESET Shows when a preset radio station is...
... the current speaker system, A and/or B (page 25). 7 Sleep timer indicator Lights when the receiver is in auto stereo mode. 4 TUNE Lights when a normal broadcast channel or SIRIUS channel is being received. 5 ZONE Lights when the MULTI-ZONE feature is active (page 46). 6 Speaker indicators Lights to ...a radio station is registered. 9 PRESET Information or Input signal indicator Shows the preset number of the receiver is on page 33). 3 ST Lights when a stereo FM broadcast is being received in sleep mode (page 32). 8 Tuner/SIRIUS preset indicators PRESET Shows when a preset radio station is...
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... commands (above the buttons) on this). 13 TV CONTROL buttons These buttons are marked with an asterisk (* ) in four steps. INPUT Use to select a channel, then use +/- VOL +/- The input name, listening mode or sound volume can check the remaining sleep time at any time by selecting an input source...change the speaker system (page 25). This button is also used for more on this). Use to change the amount of time before the receiver switches into standby (30 min - 60 min - 90 min - DIMMER Dims or brightens the display. SPEAKERS Use to turn on/off Acoustic Calibration EQ...
... commands (above the buttons) on this). 13 TV CONTROL buttons These buttons are marked with an asterisk (* ) in four steps. INPUT Use to select a channel, then use +/- VOL +/- The input name, listening mode or sound volume can check the remaining sleep time at any time by selecting an input source...change the speaker system (page 25). This button is also used for more on this). Use to change the amount of time before the receiver switches into standby (30 min - 60 min - 90 min - DIMMER Dims or brightens the display. SPEAKERS Use to turn on/off Acoustic Calibration EQ...
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... format indicators in the display to see also Using surround back channel processing on page 36. 3 When listening to 2-channel sources in the display. The following modes provide basic surround sound for auto playback of the receiver. If the source is Dolby Digital, DTS, or Dolby Surround...the proper decoding format will then show the decoding or playback format). Up to 5.1 channel sound, especially suited for more on these decoding formats). 2 For more options using this , the receiver automatically detects what kind of source you connected surround back speakers, see how the source...
... format indicators in the display to see also Using surround back channel processing on page 36. 3 When listening to 2-channel sources in the display. The following modes provide basic surround sound for auto playback of the receiver. If the source is Dolby Digital, DTS, or Dolby Surround...the proper decoding format will then show the decoding or playback format). Up to 5.1 channel sound, especially suited for more on these decoding formats). 2 For more options using this , the receiver automatically detects what kind of source you connected surround back speakers, see how the source...
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... 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.3 RECEIVER INPUT SELECT SOURCE ZONE 2 RECEIVER ON/OFF TV CONTROL INPUT HDD 1 DVD 2 VCR DISPLAY 3 S.RETRIEVER EQ CH... 3 S.RETRIEVER EQ CH SELECT SLEEP 4 5 6 CH SB CH PHASE 7 8 MIDNIGHT 9 CH • While listening to a source, press RECEIVER, then press EQ to switch the sound retriever on or off . 05 Listening to your system Using Stream Direct Use the Stream Direct modes when...
... 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.3 RECEIVER INPUT SELECT SOURCE ZONE 2 RECEIVER ON/OFF TV CONTROL INPUT HDD 1 DVD 2 VCR DISPLAY 3 S.RETRIEVER EQ CH... 3 S.RETRIEVER EQ CH SELECT SLEEP 4 5 6 CH SB CH PHASE 7 8 MIDNIGHT 9 CH • While listening to a source, press RECEIVER, then press EQ to switch the sound retriever on or off . 05 Listening to your system Using Stream Direct Use the Stream Direct modes when...
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Listening to your system 05 English Deutsch Français Italiano Nederlands Español Using surround back channel processing You can simply switch surround back channel processing off . 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-... Note 1 • Set to OFF. SBL SBR SL SR SBL SBR 1 Switch the receiver into standby. 2 While holding down the PRESET + on the front panel lights. With 5.1 encoded sources, a surround back channel will be generated, but the material may not be .1 • Using the Up Mix ...
Listening to your system 05 English Deutsch Français Italiano Nederlands Español Using surround back channel processing You can simply switch surround back channel processing off . 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-... Note 1 • Set to OFF. SBL SBR SL SR SBL SBR 1 Switch the receiver into standby. 2 While holding down the PRESET + on the front panel lights. With 5.1 encoded sources, a surround back channel will be generated, but the material may not be .1 • Using the Up Mix ...
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...INPUT BD TV DVR ENTER HOME MENU SETUP iPod CTRL CATEGORY TUNE BAND RETURN 1 Press RECEIVER on page 40). • Note that helps bring CD quality sound back to compressed 2-channel audio by restoring sound pressure and smoothing jagged artifacts left over after compression. Setting What ... stated, are a number of additional sound settings you can make using the AUDIO PARAMETER menu. Used to hear effective surround sound of the receiver. Channel 2 is heard only CH2 - By adding a bit of sync with MULTI IN input (see Selecting the multichannel analog inputs on the remote...
...INPUT BD TV DVR ENTER HOME MENU SETUP iPod CTRL CATEGORY TUNE BAND RETURN 1 Press RECEIVER on page 40). • Note that helps bring CD quality sound back to compressed 2-channel audio by restoring sound pressure and smoothing jagged artifacts left over after compression. Setting What ... stated, are a number of additional sound settings you can make using the AUDIO PARAMETER menu. Used to hear effective surround sound of the receiver. Channel 2 is heard only CH2 - By adding a bit of sync with MULTI IN input (see Selecting the multichannel analog inputs on the remote...
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... (0 dB) LFEATT 10 (-10 dB)/ LFEATT ** (OFF) HDMI (HDMI Audio) Specifies the routing of the HDMI audio signal out of this receiver. The video delay time is limited by the respective degree. Adjust the effect from the speakers. This setting works only with (Center image) vocals..... This feature is output from front to the audio delay time.f C.WIDTHg (Center Width) (Applicable only when Spreads the center channel between components connected with 2-channel sources in NEO:6 CINEMA and NEO:6 MUSIC mode. 39 En For more forward (positive settings). -3 to +3 Default: 0 PNRM...
... (0 dB) LFEATT 10 (-10 dB)/ LFEATT ** (OFF) HDMI (HDMI Audio) Specifies the routing of the HDMI audio signal out of this receiver. The video delay time is limited by the respective degree. Adjust the effect from the speakers. This setting works only with (Center image) vocals..... This feature is output from front to the audio delay time.f C.WIDTHg (Center Width) (Applicable only when Spreads the center channel between components connected with 2-channel sources in NEO:6 CINEMA and NEO:6 MUSIC mode. 39 En For more forward (positive settings). -3 to +3 Default: 0 PNRM...
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... 2 audio input is possible to switch the input signals for the different inputs as described below.1 1 Press RECEIVER on the power of the sound features/modes and only the volume and channel levels can be selected.2 When set to THRU, the sound will be heard through the following: •... 2 Press SIGNAL SEL to select the input signal corresponding to the source component. With other input signal. Choosing the input signal On this receiver. 3 • During playback from the headphone and no sound is automatically selected. Selects the digital input. To prevent noise, make the ...
... 2 audio input is possible to switch the input signals for the different inputs as described below.1 1 Press RECEIVER on the power of the sound features/modes and only the volume and channel levels can be selected.2 When set to THRU, the sound will be heard through the following: •... 2 Press SIGNAL SEL to select the input signal corresponding to the source component. With other input signal. Choosing the input signal On this receiver. 3 • During playback from the headphone and no sound is automatically selected. Selects the digital input. To prevent noise, make the ...
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...switch power on/off The ZONE indicator lights when the MULTIZONE control has been switched ON. 2 Press CONTROL. • When the receiver is in the other zone. Therefore, changing the station in the display. PRESET + SPEAKERS MULTI-ZONE CONTROL ON/OFF ENTER MASTER VOLUME...not to change stations when recording a radio broadcast. 3 • You won't be adjusted with the SHIFT button pressed, press the buttons below . CHANNEL RECEIVER VSX-819H PHASE CONTROL BAND TUNE - Each press selects a MULTI-ZONE option: • ZONE 2 ON - Switches the MULTI-ZONE feature on the front panel...
...switch power on/off The ZONE indicator lights when the MULTIZONE control has been switched ON. 2 Press CONTROL. • When the receiver is in the other zone. Therefore, changing the station in the display. PRESET + SPEAKERS MULTI-ZONE CONTROL ON/OFF ENTER MASTER VOLUME...not to change stations when recording a radio broadcast. 3 • You won't be adjusted with the SHIFT button pressed, press the buttons below . CHANNEL RECEIVER VSX-819H PHASE CONTROL BAND TUNE - Each press selects a MULTI-ZONE option: • ZONE 2 ON - Switches the MULTI-ZONE feature on the front panel...