Pioneer VSX-2021 - Manual (Page 5)

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01 Before you start
Before you start
Our philosophy
Pioneer is dedicated to making your home
theater listening experience as close as pos-
sible to the vision of the moviemakers and mas-
tering engineer when they created the original
soundtrack. We do this by focusing on three
important steps:
1 Designing with carefully selected
components so as to transmit the original
soundtrack accurately
2 Allowing for customized acoustic
calibration according to any listening area
3 Tuning that transmits soul
Features
% HDMI (3D, Audio Return Channel)
A compatible component is required to use the
above function.
% HOME MEDIA GALLERY
This receiver can play back contents stored
on your computer when your computer is con-
nected to the LAN terminal of this receiver.
% About operation of the receiver with a
mobile terminal (iPod, iPhone, etc.)
The receiver can be controlled from the mobile
terminal by installing a special application on
the mobile terminal. For details, see the product
information on the Pioneer website.
This special application may be changed or
discontinued without notice.
% Remote operation on an iPod touch/
iPhone/iPad
Operation via LAN is possible from an iPod
touch, iPhone or iPad by downloading a
Pioneer original application (iControlAV2) from
the iTunes Store.
% AVNavigator
The CD-ROM (AVNavigator) included with this
unit provides a variety of functions, such as
Wiring Navi with a guide for connecting the
unit and setting up from the computer and an
Interactive Manual for operating the unit while
reading the manual.
% PQLS
Jitterless high quality playback is possible by
connecting a PQLS-compatible player with
HDMI connections.
% iPod playback
Your iPod can be connected to the receiver’s
USB terminal to play the music/video files on
the iPod.
Also, the iPod is charged when it is connected
to the receiver.
% Advanced Direct Energy design
This receiver offers a new advancement in dis-
crete design unique to Pioneer for high-power
drivability, low distortion and stable imaging.
% Dolby Pro Logic llz compatible
Adding a pair of speakers above the front left
and right speakers adds expressiveness in the
vertical direction to the previous horizontally-
oriented sound field. The height channel
strengthens the sound field’s sense of three-
dimensionality and air, producing presence and
expansion.
% Internet Radio
By connecting this receiver to the network via
the LAN terminal, you can listen to Internet
radio stations.
% Bluetooth compatible
Using the Bluetooth ADAPTER (AS-BT100 or
AS-BT200) lets you enjoy music files on an
iPhone or other Bluetooth wireless technology
device wirelessly.
% Auto Sound Retriever
The Auto Sound Retriever feature employs
DSP technology to restore sound pressure
and smooth jagged artifacts left over after
compression.
% Easy setup using Advanced MCACC
The Auto MCACC Setup provides a quick but
accurate surround sound setup, which includes
the advanced features of Professional Acoustic
Calibration EQ.
Checking what’s in the box
Please check that you’ve received the following
supplied accessories:
! Setup microphone (cable: 5 m)
! Remote control unit
! AAA size IEC R03 dry cell batteries
(to confirm system operation) x2
! AM loop antenna
! FM wire antenna
! iPod cable
! Wireless LAN converter (AS-WL300)
(VSX-LX55 only)
— Quick start guide
— CD-ROM (Operating instructions)
— Connecting cable
! Power cord
! CD-ROM (AVNavigator)
! Warranty card
! Quick start guide
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)
! Do not touch this receiver’s bottom panel
while the power is on or just after it is turned
off. The bottom panel becomes hot when the
power is on (or right after it is turned off) and
could cause burns.
Loading the batteries
The batteries included with the unit are to check
initial operations; they may not last over a long
period. We recommend using alkaline batteries
that have a longer life.
WARNING
! Do not use or store batteries in direct sunlight
or other excessively hot place, such as inside a
car or near a heater. This can cause batteries
to leak, overheat, explode or catch fire. It
can also reduce the life or performance of
batteries.