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- Page 1 • 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 receive a monthly newsletter. Operating Instructions...
- Page 2 VENTILATION CAUTION IMPORTANT When installing this unit, make sure to leave space around the unit for ventilation to improve heat radiation (at CAUTION least 40 cm at top, 20 cm at rear, and 20 cm at each side). RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK WARNING DO NOT OPEN Slots and openings in the cabinet are provided for...
- Page 3 CAUTION This product satisfies FCC regulations when shielded cables and connectors are used to connect the unit Only use attachments/accessories specified by Read these instructions. to other equipment. To prevent electromagnetic the manufacturer. Keep these instructions. interference with electric appliances such as radios Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or Heed all warnings.
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Page 4: Table Of Contents
........25 (VSX-1024 only) ....... . . 38 operate your model properly. - Page 5 Analog Input ....... . . 55 Component Input (VSX-1024 only) ....55 The Auto Power Down menu .
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Page 6: Features
Features Audio Network Easy setup using MCACC ® Roku Ready The MCACC automatically creates the optimum acoustic environment by compensating for ® This receiver is certified Roku Ready . By just plug the Roku Streaming Stick™ into the MHL differences in speaker size, level and distance, and equalizing response. port, you can enjoy the hottest movies, TV shows, music, games and more on your TV by streaming it directly from the Internet. - Page 7 Features Playback / Processing Installation High Resolution Music Playback iControlAV5 Remote Application High resolution music files with resolutions of 96 kHz/24 bit to 192 kHz/24 bit can be played. This is an application that allowing intuitive operation of many of the receiver’s functions. Playback of AIFF, Apple Lossless, WAV and FLAC files via the front USB port and network is This application is available on the App Store for iPhone, iPod touch and iPad.
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Page 8: Before You Start
Power On only) (page Make sure you’ve set the video input on your TV to this • Setting the Up Mix function (VSX-1024 only) (page receiver. Check the manual that came with the TV if you • Setting the Audio options (page don’t know how to do this. -
Page 9: Controls And Displays
(page 26)). can be selected only from PHONES SURR, STEREO or (page 36). STEREO ALC mode (S.R AIR mode can be also selected with ZONE controls (VSX-1024 only) TUNE / – Used to find radio frequencies (page 36). ADAPTER input). -
Page 10: Display
HD – Lights when a source with Dolby TrueHD (page 37). encoded audio signals is detected. Tuner indicators EX (VSX-1024 only) – Lights to indicate Dolby Digital EX ST – Lights when a stereo FM broadcast is being received decoding. in auto stereo mode (page 36). -
Page 11: Remote Control
38). Component control buttons SURR (VSX-1024 only) – Press for standard decoding and The main buttons (, , etc.) are used to control a component after you have selected it using the input function buttons. to switch between the modes of... -
Page 12: Loading The Batteries
– Use to select channels. Audio will be switched when set to other than NETWORK. SB CH (VSX-1024 only) – Press to select ON, AUTO or OFF VOL +/– – Use to adjust the volume on your TV. the surround back channel (page 38). -
Page 13: Operating Range Of Remote Control
Controls and displays Operating range of remote control The remote control may not work properly if: • There are obstacles between the remote control and the receiver’s remote sensor. • Direct sunlight or fluorescent light is shining onto the remote sensor. •... -
Page 14: Connecting Your Equipment
Front Bi-Amp selected in the Speaker System setting (see The Speaker powerful sound reproduction. System setting (VSX-1024 only) on page 57). In this case, the same sound is output from the two subwoofers. Speaker B connection The 5.1 channel surround system is the most commonly-used... -
Page 15: Some Tips For Improving Sound Quality
Automatically setting up for surround sound (MCACC) surround speaker right beside you. on page If you intend to connect only one surround back Connect the wires to the B-Speakers terminals of the VSX-1024 speakers, place it directly behind you. CAUTION as shown below: If the surround speakers cannot be set directly to the side •... -
Page 16: Connect The Surround Back Or Front Height Speakers (Vsx-1024 Only)
Speaker B setting power to cut off as a safety measure. Speaker B – right Speaker B – left Connect the surround back or front height speakers (VSX-1024 only) Subwoofer 1 Subwoofer 2 Front right The Speaker System setting must be set if the above connections are performed. Select Front left Surr.Back if the surround back speaker is connected and Height if the front height speaker is... - Page 17 Connecting your equipment Front Bi-Amp connection (VSX-1024 only) VSX-824 connection diagram Front right Front left Subwoofer 2 Subwoofer 1 Front right Front left Center Hight Hight LINE LEVEL LINE LEVEL INPUT INPUT Front height left Center Subwoofer 1 Front height...
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Page 18: Switching The Speaker Terminal
(192 kHz or less) for up to 8 channels cables. • SPB (VSX-1024 only) – Sound is output from the two • Input of the following digital audio formats: speakers connected to the B-speaker terminals (only stereo – Dolby Digital, Dolby Digital Plus, DTS, High bitrate audio playback is possible). -
Page 19: Analog Audio Cables
Use stereo RCA phono cables to connect analog audio MONITOR components. These cables are typically red and white, and Component video cables (VSX-1024 only) Terminal for connection you should connect the red plugs to R (right) terminals and Use component video cables to get the best possible color with TV monitor white plugs to L (left) terminals. -
Page 20: Connecting A Tv And Playback Components
(see The Input Assign menu on page 55). ANALOG VSX-1024 IN1 (CD) On 4K support for HDMI input terminal Supports the following HDMI input terminals: • (BD, GAME, SAT/CBL)- 4K/60p, 4K/50p, 4K/30p, 4K/25p, 4K/24p. -
Page 21: Connecting Your Tv With No Hdmi Input
Please refer to the operating instructions supplied with your player for more information. Important VSX-1024 • When the receiver and TV are connected by composite cable, the OSD function allowing display of the receiver’s settings, operations, etc., on the TV’s screen cannot be used. -
Page 22: Connecting Optional Bluetooth ® Adapter
DHCP server function, it is necessary to set up the network manually. For details, see interface When the Bluetooth ADAPTER (Pioneer Model No. AS-BT100 Network Setup menu on page or AS-BT200) is connected to this unit, a product equipped... -
Page 23: Connecting Antennas
Connecting your equipment To improve AM reception Place the AM antenna on a flat surface and in a Connecting antennas Connect a 5 m to 6 m (16 ft. to 20 ft.) length of vinyl-coated direction giving the best reception. wire to the AM antenna terminal without disconnecting the Connect the AM loop antenna and the FM wire antenna as supplied AM loop antenna. -
Page 24: Connecting An Ir Receiver (Vsx-1024 Only)
Connecting your equipment • iPod recharging occurs whenever an iPod is connected to Connecting an IR receiver (VSX-1024 only) Connecting an iPod this unit. (Recharging is enabled only when the unit’s power is turned on.) If you keep your stereo components in a closed cabinet or This receiver has a dedicated iPod/iPhone terminals that will •... -
Page 25: Connecting A Mhl-Compatible Device
A damaged power cord can cause a fire or give you an electrical shock. Check the power cord once in a while. When you find it damaged, ask your nearest PIONEER MHL cable (sold authorized service center or your dealer for a replacement. -
Page 26: Basic Setup
• Mic In! blinks when the microphone is not connected • VSX-1024 only: When both the surround back speaker and to MCACC SETUP MIC jack. the front height speaker are connected, conduct Auto Try to be as quiet as possible after pressing ENTER. The... -
Page 27: Other Problems When Using The Auto Mcacc Setup
10:Next Return Return • Depending on the characteristics of your room, sometimes VSX-1024 VSX-824 identical speakers with cone sizes of around 12 cm • With error messages (such as Too much ambient (5 inches) will end up with different size settings. You can... -
Page 28: Basic Playback
Chapter Basic playback Selecting the audio input signal AUTO Press to select ‘AUTO SURROUND’ and start Playing a source playback of the source. The audio input signal can be selected for each input source. Here are the basic instructions for playing a source (such as If you’re playing a Dolby Digital or DTS surround sound Once it is set, the audio input that was selected will be applied a DVD disc) with your home theater system. - Page 29 TUNER Audio SAT/CBL RECEIVER SIGNAL SEL S.SEL CTRL ANALOG IN1 audio input terminal is Video (VSX-1024 only) Audio assigned to CD under factory settings. If Reassignable you want to change this to TV input, RECEIVER SIGNAL SEL (page please change the settings in the Input CTRL S.SEL...
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Page 30: Playing An Ipod
DVD SAT/CBL Pioneer (http://pioneer.jp/homeav/support/ios/na/). • Installing software versions other than indicated on the website of Pioneer to your iPod/iPhone may result in RECEIVER SIGNAL SEL incompatibility with this receiver. CTRL S.SEL •... -
Page 31: Playing Back Files Stored On An Ipod
• Select another input source (like BD), then switch back example, you can play all the songs by a particular artist. • Pioneer cannot guarantee compatibility (operation and/or to iPod/USB. bus power) with all USB mass storage devices and •... -
Page 32: Playing Back Audio Files Stored On A Usb Memory Device
Basic playback Basic playback controls Playing back audio files stored on a USB memory WAV (LPCM) device .wav Sampling frequency 32 kHz, 44.1 kHz, 48 kHz, 88.2 kHz, 96 kHz, The maximum number of levels that you can select in Step 1 ENTER ENTER 176.4 kHz, 192 kHz... -
Page 33: Playing A Mhl-Compatible Device
Select the contents you want to play and playback. specifically, Pro, Lossless, Voice. carry high quality multi-channel audio data and full-HD video Note Uncompressed FLAC files are not supported. Pioneer does not formats. • When the Roku Streaming Stick (sold separately) is guarantee playback. -
Page 34: Bluetooth ® Adapter For Wireless Enjoyment Of Music
ENTER. done with both of your system and Bluetooth wireless You can use any of 0000/1234/8888 PIN codes. When the Bluetooth ADAPTER (Pioneer Model No. AS-BT100 technology device. Bluetooth wireless technology device using any other PIN or AS-BT200) is connected to this unit, a product equipped •... -
Page 35: Listening To Music Contents Of Bluetooth Wireless Technology Device With Your System
Bluetooth SIG, Inc. and any use of such marks by PIONEER HOME ELECTRONICS CORPORATION is WAITING appears in the receiver display. In this case, under license. Other trademarks and trade names are those perform the connection operation from the side of the of their respective owners. -
Page 36: Listening To The Radio
Basic playback Note Improving FM sound Listening to the radio • If the receiver is left disconnected from the AC power outlet If the TUNE or ST indicators don’t light when tuning to an FM The following steps show you how to tune in to FM and AM for over a month, the station memories will be lost and will station because the signal is weak, set the receiver to the radio broadcasts using the automatic (search) and manual... -
Page 37: Listening To Your System
• Stereo surround (matrix) formats are decoded accordingly This receiver offers a variety of listening modes to using NEO:6 CINEMA or DOLBY PLIIx MUSIC (VSX-1024 accommodate playback of various audio formats. Choose one only) (see Listening in surround sound below for more on according to your speaker environment or the source. -
Page 38: Using The Advanced Surround
• ECO MODE will switch OFF automatically when switched In case of VSX-1024: You can also adjust the H.GAIN effect (see Phase Control, Acoustic Calibration EQ, to other listening modes (Advanced surround mode and Setting the Audio options on page 39). -
Page 39: Setting The Up Mix Function (Vsx-1024 Only)
RETURN Press to confirm and exit the menu. Setting the Up Mix function (VSX-1024 only) In a 7.1-channel surround system with surround speakers placed directly at the sides of the listening position, the surround sound of 5.1-channel sources is heard from the side. - Page 40 (page 59). is heard only H.GAIN (Height Gain) (VSX-1024 only) L (Low) CH1 CH2 – Both A.DLY (Auto Delay) Adjusts the output from the front height M (Mid) channels heard...
- Page 41 Listening to your system Phase matching is a very important factor in achieving proper sound reproduction. If two waveforms are ‘in phase’, they crest and trough together, resulting in increased amplitude, clarity and presence of the sound signal. If a crest of a wave meets a trough, then the sound will be ‘out of phase’...
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Page 42: Playback With Network Features
Files stored in a PC or DMS (Digital Media Server) as on the Pioneer website. AirPlay may not be compatible with described above can be played via command from an external... -
Page 43: About Htc Connect
The HTC Connect-compatible smartphones, Please check When NETRADIO is selected, the radio station that being played back. Pioneer website for up to date information about compatible was playing last time is played. devices and audio format support. -
Page 44: Listening To Internet Radio Stations
Check the access code required for registration on the stations on the vTuner list can be registered. In this case receiver, use this access code to access the special Pioneer Internet radio is an audio broadcasting service transmitted via they are registered on the receiver as favorite broadcast Internet radio site and register the desired broadcast stations the Internet. -
Page 45: About The Spotify Audio Stream Playback Function
Playback with NETWORK features • Connect the mobile device by Wi-Fi to the wireless LAN Playing back audio files stored on components on About the Spotify audio stream playback router of the same network as the one to which this unit is the network connected. -
Page 46: The Network Setup Menu
Playback with NETWORK features Network Configuration Select ‘Network Configuration’ from the Network The Network Setup menu Setup menu. Setting up the network to listen to Internet radio on this IP address/Proxy setting receiver. Select ‘IP Address, Proxy’ from the Network In case the router connected to the LAN terminal on this Configuration menu. -
Page 47: Language
Store the file in the USB memory device’s ENTER to confirm your selection. If an update file does not exist in the Pioneer’s website, root directory. updating the firmware for the receiver is not necessary. Try disconnecting then reconnecting the USB device... -
Page 48: Network Setting Using Safari Browser
Network Setup Press Bookmark icon. Click Bonjour list (a), and then Network Setup select this receiver’s name (Friendly Name) (b) in Bookmark. VSX-1024 If Bonjour list is not displayed, access the IP address “http://(the receiver's IP address)” from Safari. VSX-1024 Note... -
Page 49: Factory Reset
Playback with NETWORK features Factory Reset Click Firmware Update. Browse the latest firmware on your computer (a) and then press Upload (b). Use to reset all network connection settings to their initial, The extension of the firmware is fw. Please select a file factory-setting condition. -
Page 50: About Network Playback
DLNA Interoperability Guidelines v1.5. GUARANTEE, REPRESENT, OR WARRANT THAT CONTENT Pioneer is not responsible for any malfunction of the player When a PC running DLNA server software or other DLNA SERVICES WILL BE FREE FROM ERRORS, INTERRUPTION,... -
Page 51: Glossary
“This product is protected by certain intellectual property rights Make sure the gap is at the minimum when using MP3 or of NEMS and BridgeCo. - Page 52 MPEG Layer-3 audio decoding technology licensed from Fraunhofer IIS and Thomson multimedia. Files encoded using Windows Media Codec 9 may be playable but some parts of the specification are not supported; specifically, Pro, Lossless, Voice. Uncompressed FLAC files are not supported. Pioneer does not guarantee playback.
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Page 53: Home Menu
/ (page 56). to select the size (and number) of each of the following speakers: • Speaker System (VSX-1024 only) – Specifies how you are using the speaker terminals (page 57). • OSD Setup – Sets the overlay function ON/OFF. -
Page 54: X.over
NO (VSX-1024 only). Using the channel level settings, you can adjust the overall • Front Height (VSX-1024 only) – Select LARGE if your front • If you have a subwoofer and like lots of bass, it may seem balance of your speaker system, an important factor when height speakers reproduce bass frequencies effectively. -
Page 55: Speaker Distance
RECEIVER, then press and use / to select CH SEL terminal for VSX-1024 only). the channel, and then use / to adjust the channel • For the assignment of the digital signal inputs, see 2c . Channel Level levels. -
Page 56: The Auto Power Down Menu
9 . OS D S e tu p the receiver. Re tu rn mode. VSX-1024 Select ‘Network Standby’ from the Home Menu. The Auto Power Down menu Select ‘Auto Switching’ from the MHL Setup menu. Set to automatically turn off the receiver after a specified time H ome M enu 6 . -
Page 57: The Speaker System Setting (Vsx-1024 Only)
You return to the Home Menu. Ho me M enu 9 . OS D Se tup The Speaker System setting (VSX-1024 only) 1 . Aut o M C AC C O S D 2 . M anual S P S e tup 3 . -
Page 58: Using The Multi-Zone Feature (Vsx-1024 Only)
Connect a speaker to the SURROUND BACK/ZONE2 MASTER VOLUME dial to adjust the volume for the terminal on the rear of this receiver. For details, see VSX-1024 connection diagram on sub zone. page CONTROL MULTI-ZONE When you’re finished, press... -
Page 59: Control With Hdmi Function
Synchronized operations below with a Control with HDMI- Important Select ‘HDMI Setup’ from the Home Menu. compatible Pioneer TV or Blu-ray Disc player are possible • When connecting this system or changing connections, be when the component is connected to the receiver using an Home Me nu 5 . -
Page 60: Before Using Synchronization
Control with HDMI function • BD, DVD, SAT/CBL, MHL, HDMI, GAME – The HDMI only when a Control with HDMI-compatible component • Synchronized amp mode input signal selected here will be output. (Blu-ray Disc player, etc.) and compatible TV are From the menu screen of the Control with HDMI- connected. -
Page 61: Additional Information
If there is a PHASE setting on your ask your nearest Pioneer authorized independent service No sound is output when an input function is selected. subwoofer, set it to 0º (or depending on the subwoofer, the company to carry out repair work. -
Page 62: Network Feature
Additional information Check that the profile is correct. Use a Bluetooth wireless The component connected to the network does not permit file Can’t operate the remote control. technology device that supports A2DP profile and AVRCP sharing. Try changing the settings for the component ... -
Page 63: Troubleshooting Of Wireless Lan
Additional information control. When using an application such as iControlAV, the Wireless LAN connections cannot be established between the Cannot access Windows Media Player 11 or Windows volume can also be increased from the application. wireless LAN converter and base unit (wireless LAN router, Media Player 12. -
Page 64: Hdmi
Additional information Try making the wireless LAN converter’s advanced settings. Depending on the connected source component, it’s possible Configuration The wireless LAN converter can be connected to a computer to that it will not work with this receiver (even if it is HDCP- Connect your HDMI-equipped component directly to the make the advanced wireless LAN settings. -
Page 65: Htc Connect
Additional information MHL, the MHL Logo, and Mobile High-Definition Link are USB works with iPhone 5s, iPhone 5c, iPhone 5, iPhone 4s, THIS SOFTWARE IS PROVIDED BY THE COPYRIGHT HOLDERS trademarks or registered trademarks of MHL, LLC in the United iPhone 4, iPhone 3GS, iPhone 3G, iPhone, iPod touch (1st AND CONTRIBUTORS “AS IS”... -
Page 66: About Messages Displayed When Using Network Functions
While holding down BAND, press and hold surface. STANDBY/ON for about two seconds. Cannot be played back for some File Format Error VSX-1024 reasons. When you see RESET? appear in the display, press AUTO SURROUND/STREAM DIRECT. The selected song has not been found Track Not Found OK? shows in the display. -
Page 67: Specifications
Symbol, & DTS and the Symbol together are registered Power Consumption....520 W (VSX-1024) Guaranteed speaker impedance ....6 to 16 ... - Page 68 Additional information The Safety of Your Ears is in Your Hands Get the most out of your equipment by playing it at a safe level – a level that lets the sound come through clearly without annoying blaring or distortion and, most importantly, without affecting your sensitive hearing.
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