VSX-1120_UXJCB.book

AUDIO/VIDEO MULTI-CHANNEL RECEIVER

VSX-1120-K

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Operating Instructions

IMPORTANT

CAUTION

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1) 2) 3) 4) 5) 6) 7)
Read these instructions. Keep these instructions. Heed all warnings. Follow all instructions. Do not use this apparatus near water. Clean only with dry cloth. Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturers instructions. 8) Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce heat. 9) Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding-type plug. A polarized plug has two blades with one wider than the other. A grounding type plug has two blades and a third grounding prong. The wide blade or the third prong are provided for your safety. If the provided plug does not fit into your outlet, consult an electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet. 10) Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the apparatus.
11) Only use attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer. 12) Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table specified by the manufacturer, or sold with the apparatus. When a cart is used, use caution when moving the cart/apparatus combination to avoid injury from tip-over.
13) Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time. 14) Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing is required when the apparatus has been damaged in any way, such as power-supply cord or plug is damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus, the apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate normally, or has been dropped.

DIMMER Dims or brightens the display (page 59). 9 MULTI-ZONE select buttons Switch to perform operations in ZONE 2 (page 59). (The ZONE 3 button cannot be used with this receiver.) 10 Remote control LED Lights when a command is sent from the remote control (page 62). 11 RECEIVER Switches the remote to control the receiver (used to select the white commands). Switch to perform operations in the main zone. Also use this button to set up surround sound. 12 MASTER VOLUME +/ Use to set the listening volume. 13 MUTE Mutes the sound or restores the sound if it has been muted (adjusting the volume also restores the sound). 14 Press to turn on/off the illumination for the buttons. The way the buttons light can be selected from four modes (page 64).

Front panel

STANDBY/ON

ADVANCED MCACC

iPod iPhone

PRESET

TUNER EDIT

INPUT SELECTOR

AUTO SURR /ALC/ STREAM DIRECT

STEREO

ADVANCED SURROUND

STANDARD SURROUND

HOME THX

SPEAKERS

MULTI-ZONE CONTROL ON / OFF
PHONES VIDEO CAMERA iPod iPhone MCACC SETUP MIC USB HDMI 5
1 INPUT SELECTOR dial Use to select an input function.
2 STANDBY/ON Switches the receiver between on and standby.
Tuner controls BAND Switches between the AM and FM radio bands (page 43). TUNE / Use to find radio frequencies (page 46). PRESET / Use to find preset stations (page 43).
TUNER EDIT Use with TUNE /, PRESET / and ENTER to memorize and name stations for recall (page 43). 4 Indicators ADVANCED MCACC Lights when EQ is set to ON in the AUDIO PARAMETER menu (page 55). PQLS Lights when the PQLS feature is active (page 54). HDMI Blinks when connecting an HDMI-equipped component; lights when the component is connected (page 23). iPod/iPhone Lights to indicate iPod/iPhone is connected (page 32). 5 Character display See Display below. 6 ENTER 7 Remote sensor Receives the signals from the remote control (see Operating range of remote control unit on page 10). 8 MASTER VOLUME dial 9 PHONES jack Use to connect headphones. When the headphones are connected, there is no sound output from the speakers. 10 Listening mode buttons AUTO SURR/ALC/STREAM DIRECT Switches between Auto Surround (page 48), Auto Level Control mode and Stream Direct mode (page 50).

(HDMI-3) (HDMI-4) (HDMI-5)

COAX-2

(front panel)
Determining the speakers application
This unit permits you to build various surround systems, in accordance with the number of speakers you have. Be sure to connect speakers to the front left and right channels (L and R). It is also possible to only connect one of the surround back speakers (SB) or neither. Choose one from Plans [A] to [E] below.
[C] 7.1 channel surround system & Speaker B connection
Speaker System setting: Speaker B

R L R C SW SR L

[A] 9.1 channel surround system (Front height)
*Default setting Speaker System setting: Normal(SB/FH)

SBR SL SBL

Speaker B

FHR FHL R L SW C

With these connections you can simultaneously enjoy 5.1-channel surround sound in the main zone with stereo playback of the same sound on the B speakers. The same connections also allow for 7.1-channel surround sound in the main zone when not using the B speakers.
[D] 5.1 channel surround system & Front Biamping connection (High quality surround)
Speaker System setting: Front Bi-Amp Bi-amping connection of the front speakers for high sound quality with 5.1-channel surround sound.

Front Bi-Amp

A 9.1 ch surround system connects the left and right front speakers (L/R), the center speaker (C), the left and right front height speakers (FHL/FHR), the left and right surround speakers (SL/SR), the left and right surround back speakers (SBL/SBR), and the subwoofer (SW). This surround system produces a more true-to-life sound from above.

R L SW

[B] 9.1 channel surround system (Front wide)
Speaker System setting: Normal(SB/FW)
R L C SW FWL SBR SL SBL FWR
This plan replaces the left and right front height speakers shown in [A] with the left and right front wide speakers (FWL/FWR). This surround system produces a true-to-life sound over a wider area.
[E] 5.1 channel surround system & ZONE 2 connection (Multi Zone)
Speaker System setting: ZONE 2 With these connections you can simultaneously enjoy 5.1-channel surround sound in the main zone with stereo playback on another component in ZONE 2. (The selection of input devices is limited.)

Placing the speakers

Refer to the chart below for placement of the speakers you intend to connect.

FHL L SW C FHR R

R L C SW

Main zone

120 60

Sub zone

Place the surround speakers at 120 from the center. If you, (1) use the surround back speaker, and, (2) dont use the front height speakers / front wide speakers, we recommend placing the surround speaker right beside you. If you intend to connect only one surround back speaker, place it directly behind you.
Important The Speaker System setting must be made if you use any of the connections shown above other than [A] (see Speaker system setting on page 79). Sound does not come through simultaneously from the front height, front wide, speaker B and surround back speakers. Output speakers are different depending on the input signal or listening mode.
Place the left and right front height speakers at least one meter (3.3 ft.) directly above the left and right front speakers.

THX speaker system setup

If you are using a THX certified subwoofer, use the THX INPUT jack on the subwoofer (if your subwoofer has one) or switch the filter position to THX on your subwoofer. See also THX Audio Setting on page 81 to make the settings that will give you the best sound experience when using the Home THX modes (page 49).
Other speaker connections
Your favorite speaker connections can be selected even if you have fewer than 5.1 speakers (except front left/right speakers). When not connecting a subwoofer, connect speakers with low frequency reproduction capabilities to the front channel. (The subwoofers low frequency component is played from the front speakers, so the speakers could be damaged.) After connecting, be sure to conduct the Auto MCACC (speaker environment setting) procedure. See Automatically conducting optimum sound tuning (Auto MCACC) on page 35.
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. The subwoofer can be placed on the floor. Ideally, the other speakers should be at about ear-level when youre listening to them. Putting the speakers on the floor (except the subwoofer), or mounting them very high on a wall is not recommended. For the best stereo effect, place the front speakers 2 m to 3 m (6 ft. to 9 ft.) apart, at equal distance from the TV. If youre going to place speakers around your CRT TV, use shielded speakers or place the speakers at a sufficient distance from your CRT TV. If youre using a center speaker, place the front speakers at a wider angle. If not, place them at a narrower angle.

With these connections you can simultaneously enjoy 5.1-channel surround sound in the main zone with stereo playback on another component in ZONE 2. 1 Connect a pair of speakers to the surround back speaker terminals. See Standard surround connection on page 19. 2 Select ZONE 2 from the Speaker System menu. See Speaker system setting on page 79 to do this.

Front height setup

*Default setting 1 Connect a pair of speakers to the front height speaker terminals. See Standard surround connection on page 19. 2 If necessary, select Normal(SB/FH) from the Speaker System menu. See Speaker system setting on page 79 to do this.
About the audio connection
Types of cables and terminals Sound signal priority HDMI Transferable audio signals HD audio

Front wide setup

1 Connect a pair of speakers to the front height speaker terminals. See Standard surround connection on page 19. 2 Select Normal(SB/FW) from the Speaker System menu. See Speaker system setting on page 79 to do this.

Digital (Coaxial)

Conventional digital audio

Digital (Optical)

Speaker B setup
You can listen to stereo playback in another room. 1 Connect a pair of speakers to the front height speaker terminals. See Standard surround connection on page 19. 2 Select Speaker B from the Speaker System menu. See Speaker system setting on page 79 to do this.
RCA (Analog) (White/Red) Conventional analog audio

Bi-Amping setup

Bi-amping connection of the front speakers for high sound quality with 5.1-channel surround sound. 1 Connect bi-amp compatible speakers to the front and surround back speaker terminals. See Bi-amping your speakers on page 20. 2 Select Front Bi-Amp from the Speaker System menu. See Speaker system setting on page 79 to do this.
With an HDMI cable, video and audio signals can be transferred in high quality over a single cable.
About the video converter
The video converter ensures that all video sources are output through all of the MONITOR VIDEO OUT jacks. The only exception is HDMI: since this resolution cannot be downsampled, you must connect your monitor/TV to the receivers HDMI video outputs when connecting this video source.1
Note 1 If the video signal does not appear on your TV, try adjusting the resolution settings on your component or display. Note that some components (such as video game units) have resolutions that may not be converted. In this case, try switching Digital Video Conversion (in Setting the Video options on page 57) OFF. The signal input resolutions that can be converted from the component video input for the HDMI output are 480i/576i, 480p/576p, 720p and 1080i. 1080p signals cannot be converted. Only signals with an input resolution of 480i/576i can be converted from the component video input for the composite MONITOR OUT terminals.

If several video components are assigned to the same input function (see The Input Setup menu on page 37), the converter gives priority to HDMI, component, then composite (in that order).
Terminal for connection with source device High picture quality Terminal for connection with TV monitor

About HDMI1

The HDMI connection transfers uncompressed digital video, as well as almost every kind of digital audio. This receiver incorporates High-Definition Multimedia Interface (HDMI) technology. This receiver supports the functions described below through HDMI connections.2 Digital transfer of uncompressed video (contents protected by HDCP (1080p/24, 1080p/60, etc.)) 3D signal transfer3 Deep Color signal transfer3 x.v.Color signal transfer3 Audio Return Channel3 Input of multi-channel linear PCM digital audio signals (192 kHz or less) for up to 8 channels Input of the following digital audio formats:4 Dolby Digital, Dolby Digital Plus, DTS, High bitrate audio (Dolby TrueHD, DTS-HD Master Audio, DTSHD High Resolution Audio), DVD-Audio, CD, SACD (DSD signal), Video CD, Super VCD Synchronized operation with components using the Control with HDMI function (see Control with HDMI function on page 52)

HDMI IN

COMPONENT VIDEO IN
COMPONENT VIDEO MONITOR OUT

VIDEO IN

VIDEO MONITOR OUT
Video signals can be output
For optimal video performance, THX recommends switching Digital Video Conversion (in Setting the Video options on page 57) OFF.
This product incorporates copyright protection technology that is protected by U.S. patents and other intellectual property rights. Use of this copyright protection technology must be authorized by Rovi Corporation, and is intended for home and other limited viewing uses only unless otherwise authorized by Rovi Corporation. Reverse engineering or disassembly is prohibited.
HDMI, the HDMI logo and High-Definition Multimedia Interface are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing, LLC in the United States and other countries. x.v.Color and x.v.Color logo are trademarks of Sony Corporation.

Use INPUT SELECT to select the HDMI input youve connected to (for example, HDMI 1). You can also perform the same operation by using the INPUT SELECTOR dial on the front panel or by pressing HDMI on the remote control repeatedly. Set the HDMI parameter in Setting the Audio options on page 55 to THROUGH if you want to hear HDMI audio output from your TV (no sound will be heard from this receiver). If the video signal does not appear on your TV, try adjusting the resolution settings on your component or display. Note that some components (such as video game units) have resolutions that may not be converted. In this case, use an analog video connection.

Playing an iPod

This receiver has the iPod/iPhone/USB terminal that will allow you to control playback of audio content from your iPod using the controls of this receiver.Switch on the receiver and your TV. See Connecting an iPod on page 32. It is also possible to operate the iPod on the iPod itself, without using the TV screen. For details, see Switching the iPod controls on page 40. 2 Press iPod USB on the remote control to switch the receiver to the iPod/USB. Loading appears in the GUI screen while the receiver verifies the connection and retrieves data from the iPod. When the display shows the iPod top menu youre ready to play music from the iPod.4
Note 1 If you need to manually switch the input signal type press SIGNAL SEL (page 51). 2 You may need to check the digital audio output settings on your DVD player or digital satellite receiver. It should be set to output Dolby Digital, DTS and 88.2 kHz / 96 kHz PCM (2 channel) audio, and if there is an MPEG audio option, set this to convert the MPEG audio to PCM. 3 This system is compatible with the audio and video of the iPod nano (audio only for the iPod nano 1G), iPod fifth generation (audio only), iPod classic, iPod touch and iPhone. However, some of the functions may be restricted for some models. The system is not compatible with the iPod shuffle. Compatibility may vary depending on the software version of your iPod and iPhone. Please be sure to use the latest available software version. iPod and iPhone are licensed for reproduction of non-copyrighted materials or materials the user is legally permitted to reproduce. Features such as the equalizer cannot be controlled using this receiver, and we recommend switching the equalizer off before connecting. Pioneer cannot under any circumstances accept responsibility for any direct or indirect loss arising from any inconvenience or loss of recorded material resulting from the iPod failure. When listening to a track on the iPod in the main zone, it is possible to control the sub zone, but not to listen to a different track in the sub zone from the one playing in the main zone. 4 The controls of your iPod will be inoperable when connected to this receiver.

2 Use BAND to change the band (FM or AM), if necessary. 3 Tune to a station. There are three ways to do this: Automatic tuning To search for stations in the currently selected band, press and hold TUNE / for about a second. The receiver will start searching for the next station, stopping when it has found one. Repeat to search for other stations. Manual tuning To change the frequency one step at a time, press TUNE /. High speed tuning Press and hold TUNE / for high speed tuning. Release the button at the frequency you want.
2 Press T.EDIT (TUNER EDIT). The display shows PRESET MEMORY, then a blinking memory class. 3 Press CLASS to select one of the seven classes, then press PRESET / to select the station preset you want. You can also use the number buttons to select a station preset. 4 Press ENTER. After pressing ENTER, the preset class and number stop blinking and the receiver stores the station.

Naming station presets

For easier identification, you can name your station presets. 1 Choose the station preset you want to name. See Listening to station presets below for how to do this. 2 Press T.EDIT (TUNER EDIT). The display shows PRESET NAME, then a blinking cursor at the first character position. 3 Input the name you want. Use / to select a character, / to set the position, and ENTER to confirm your selection. Tip To erase a station name, simply repeat steps 1 to 3 and input eight spaces instead of a name. Once you have named a station preset, you can press DISP when listening to a station to switch the display between name and frequency.

Improving FM sound

If the TUNED or STEREO indicator doesnt light when tuning to an FM station because the signal is weak, press MPX to switch the receiver into mono reception mode. This should improve the sound quality and allow you to enjoy the broadcast.

Using Neural Surround

This feature uses Neural Surround technologies to achieve optimal surround sound from FM radio. While listening to FM radio, press AUTO/ALC/ DIRECT for Neural Surround. The Neural Surround mode can be selected also with STANDARD.
Tuning directly to a station
1 Press TUNER to select the tuner. 2 Use BAND to change the band (FM or AM), if necessary. 3 Press D.ACCESS (Direct Access). 1
Listening to station presets
Press TUNER to select the tuner. 2 Press CLASS to select the class in which the station is stored. Press repeatedly to cycle through classes A to G. 3 Press PRESET / to select the station preset you want. You can also use the number buttons on the remote control to recall the station preset.

Bluetooth wireless technology enabled device: cell phone
Bluetooth wireless technology enabled device: Digital music player
Listening to channel presets
1 Press CLASS to select the class in which the channel is stored. Press repeatedly to cycle through classes A to G. 2 Press / to select the channel preset you want. You can also use the number buttons on the remote control to recall the channel preset.

Music data

Bluetooth ADAPTER

This receiver

Using the SIRIUS Menu
The SIRIUS Menu provides additional SIRIUS Radio features.2

Remote control operation

Note 1 You can reset the Channel presets and memory in Resetting the system on page 60. 2 You can reset the Channel Skip/Add, Parental Lock and Password settings in Resetting the system on page 60.

Wireless music play

When the Bluetooth ADAPTER (Pioneer Model No. ASBT100)1 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. Also, by using a commercially available transmitter supporting Bluetooth wireless technology, you can listen to music on a device not equipped with Bluetooth wireless technology. The AS-BT100 model supports SCMS-T contents protection, so music can also be enjoyed on devices equipped with SCMS-T type Bluetooth wireless technology.
7 Follow the instructions displayed on the GUI screen to conduct pairing with the Bluetooth wireless technology device. Switch on the Bluetooth wireless technology device that you want to make pair, place it near the receiver and set it to the pairing mode. 8 Check to see that the Bluetooth ADAPTER is detected by the Bluetooth wireless technology device. When the Bluetooth wireless technology device is connected: CONNECTED appears in the receiver display.4 When the Bluetooth wireless technology device is not connected: Go back to the passcode setting in step 5. In this case, perform the connection operation from the Bluetooth wireless technology device. 9 From the Bluetooth wireless technology device list, select Bluetooth ADAPTER and enter the Passcode selected in step 5.5
The remote control supplied with this unit allows you to play and stop media, and perform other operations.2
Pairing the Bluetooth ADAPTER and Bluetooth wireless technology device
Pairing must be done before you start playback of Bluetooth wireless technology content using the Bluetooth ADAPTER. Make sure to perform pairing the first time you operate the system or any time pairing data is cleared. The pairing step is necessary to register the Bluetooth wireless technology device to enable Bluetooth communications.3 For more details, see also the operating instructions of your Bluetooth wireless technology device. 3 Press RECEIVER , then press Home Menu. Select System Setup, then press ENTER. Select Other Setup, then press ENTER.

About connections with a product of a different brand that supports the Control with HDMI function
The synchronized operations below can be used when the receivers Control with HDMI function is connected to a TV of a brand other than Pioneer that supports the Control with HDMI function. (Depending on the TV, however, some of the Control with HDMI functions may not work.) When the TVs power is set to standby, the receivers power is also set to standby. (Only when the input for a component connected to the receiver by HDMI connection is selected or when watching the TV) The sound of TV programs or an external input connected to the TV can also be output from the speakers connected to the receiver. (If the TV does not support the HDMI Audio Return Channel function, this requires connection of an optical digital cable, etc., in addition to the HDMI cable.) The synchronized operations below can be used when the receivers Control with HDMI function is connected to a player or recorder of a brand other than Pioneer that supports the Control with HDMI function. When playback starts on the player or recorder, the receivers input switches to the HDMI input to which that component is connected. See the Pioneer website for the latest information on the models of non-Pioneer brands and products that support the Control with HDMI function.
Cautions on the Control with HDMI function
Connect the TV directly to this receiver. Interrupting a direct connection with other amps or an AV converter (such as an HDMI switch) can cause operational errors. Only connect components (Blu-ray disc player, etc.) you intend to use as a source to the HDMI input of this receiver. Interrupting a direct connection with other amps or an AV converter (such as an HDMI switch) can cause operational errors. When Control is set to ON, HDMI Input in The Input Setup menu on page 37 is automatically set to OFF. When the receivers Control is turned ON, even if the receivers power is in the standby mode, it is possible to output the audio and video signals from a player via HDMI to the TV without producing sound from the receiver, but only when a Control with HDMIcompatible component (Blu-ray disc player, etc.) and compatible TV are connected. In this case, the receivers power turns on and the power and HDMI indicators light.
Setting the PQLS function
PQLS (Precision Quartz Lock System) is a digital audio signal transfer control technology using the Control with HDMI function. It offers higher-quality audio playback by controlling audio signals from the receiver to a PQLS compatible player, etc. This enables removing jitter that has a negative effect on the quality of the sound and is generated upon transmission. On players compatible with PQLS Multi Surround, PQLS works for all sources. Set the players audio output to Linear PCM.
Note 1 If a listening mode other than AUTO SURROUND, ALC, DIRECT, PURE DIRECT or STEREO is selected while the PQLS effect is enabled, the PQLS effect is disabled. When this receiver is connected by HDMI cable to a Pioneer player that is compatible with the PQLS function via HDMI connection and HDMI reauthentication is performed (the HDMI indicator blinks), the PQLS effect is enabled and the listening mode is set to AUTO SURROUND if a listening mode other than AUTO SURROUND, ALC, DIRECT, PURE DIRECT or STEREO is selected.

Using other functions

Chapter 8:
Setting What it does Applies the treble and bass tone controls to a source, or bypasses them completely. Adjusts the amount of bass. Adjusts the amount of treble. With the Sound Retriever function, DSP processing is used to compensate for the loss of audio data upon compression, improving the sounds sense of density and modulation. May improve the quality of sound in a noisy source (for example, video tape with lots of background noise) when switched on. Option(s) BYPASS ON 6 to +6 (dB) Default: 0 (dB) 6 to +6 (dB) Default: 0 (dB) OFFb ON
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 doesnt appear in the AUDIO PARAMETER menu, it is unavailable due to the current source, settings and status of the receiver. 1 Press RECEIVER , then press AUDIO PARAMETER.
TONE (Tone Control) BASSa TREBLEa S.RTRV (Sound Retriever)
2 Use / to select the setting you want to adjust. Depending on the current status/mode of the receiver, certain options may not be able to be selected. Check the table below for notes on this. 3 Use / to set as necessary. See the table below for the options available for each setting. 4 Press RETURN to confirm and exit the menu.
What it does Option(s) Selects your favorite MCACC M1. MEMORY 1 preset memory when multiple to preset memories are saved. When M6. MEMORY 6 an MCACC preset memory has Default: been renamed, the given name is M1. MEMORY 1 displayed. ON OFF
DNR (Digital Noise Reduction) DIALOG E (Dialog Enhance ment)

OFF ON

Setting MCACC (MCACC preset)
Localizes dialog in the center OFF channel to make it stand out from FLAT other background sounds in a TV or movie soundtrack. By moving UP1/UP2/UP3/ UP4c from UP1 through UP2 and UP3 up to UP4, you can make the sound source seem to relocate upwards. Specifies how dual mono encoded Dolby Digital soundtracks should be played. Dual mono is not widely used, but is sometimes necessary when two languages need to be sent to separate channels. CH1 Channel 1 is heard only CH2 Channel 2 is heard only CH1 CH2 Both channels heard from front speakers AUTOd MAX MID OFF

DUAL (Dual Mono)

EQ Switches on/off the effects of EQ (Acoustic Pro. Calibration EQ) S-WAVE (Standing Wave) DELAY (Sound Delay) Switches on/off the effects of Standing Wave Control.

ON OFF

0.0 to 10.0 Some monitors have a slight delay when showing video, so the (frames) soundtrack will be slightly out of 1 second = 30 sync with the picture. By adding a frames (NTSC) bit of delay, you can adjust the Default: 0.0 sound to match the presentation of the video. MIDNIGHT/ LOUDNESS OFF MIDNIGHT ON LOUDNESS ON

X-Curve

Most soundtracks mixed for cinema sound too bright when played back in large rooms. The X-Curve setting acts as a kind of re-equalization for home theater listening, and restores proper tonal balance of movie soundtracks.Select X-Curve from the Manual SP Setup menu.
5 Specify whether your subwoofer is THX Select2 certified or not. If your subwoofer isnt THX Select2 certified, but you still want to switch boundary gain compensation on, select YES here, but the effect might not work properly. 6 Select either ON or OFF for Boundary Gain Compensation setting. 7 When youre finished, press RETURN. You will return to the Manual SP Setup menu.
2 Choose the X-Curve setting you want. Use / to adjust the setting. The X-Curve is expressed as a downwards slope in decibels per octave, starting at 2 kHz. The sound becomes less bright as the slope increases (to a maximum of 3.0dB/oct). Use the following guidelines to set the X-Curve according to your room size:
Room size (ft2) X-Curve (dB/oct) 0.5 1.0 1.5 2.0 2.5 3.0

Network Setup menu

Setting up the network to listen to Internet radio on this receiver. 1 Press RECEIVER on the remote control, then press HOME MENU. A Graphical User Interface (GUI) screen appears on your TV. Use /// and ENTER to navigate through the screens and select menu items. Press RETURN to confirm and exit the current menu. 2 Select System Setup from the Home Menu.
If you select OFF, the frequency curve will be flat and the X-Curve has no effect. 3 When youre finished, press RETURN.

THX Audio Setting

This menu allows the user to adjust various THX features including Loudness Plus, SBch processing, SB Speaker Position, THX Select2 Subwoofer (on/off), and Boundary Gain Control. Please see page 95 for details regarding these THX features. 1 Select THX Audio Setting from the Manual SP setup menu. 2 Select either ON or OFF for the THX Loudness Plus setting. 3 Specify whether the SBch processing is AUTO or MANUAL. AUTO When surround back speakers are connected, whether or not surround back channel signals are present in the audio signals being input is detected and the appropriate THX surround mode is set. MANUAL The desired THX surround mode can be selected regardless of whether or not surround back channel signals are present in the audio signals being input. 4 Specify the distance of your surround back speakers from each other. 01 ft Surround back speakers within 1 foot apart. >14 ft Surround back speakers between 1 and 4 feet apart. 4 ft< Surround back speakers more than 4 feet apart (default).

No sound from one speaker.
Symptom Sound is produced from analog components, but not from digital ones (DVD, LD, CD-ROM, etc.).
Remedy Check that the input signal type is set to DIGITAL (see Choosing the input signal on page 51). Make sure that the digital input is assigned correctly for the input jack the component is connected to (see The Input Setup menu on page 37). Check the digital output settings on the source component. If the source component has a digital volume control, make sure this is not turned down. Make sure that the multichannel analog inputs are not selected. Select any other input function.
No sound is output or a noise is Check that your DVD player is compatible with Dolby Digital/DTS discs. output when Dolby Digital/DTS Check the digital output settings of your DVD player. Make sure that the DTS signal output is set software is played back. to On. If the source component has a digital volume control, make sure this is not turned down. No sound when using the Home Menu. If the HDMI input function is selected, sound is muted until exiting the Home Menu.

Other audio problems

Symptom Broadcast stations cannot be selected automatically, or there is considerable noise in radio broadcasts. Remedy For FM broadcasts Fully extend the FM wire antenna, adjust the position for best reception and secure to a wall, etc. Use an outdoor antenna for better reception (see page 29). For AM broadcasts Adjust the position and direction of the AM antenna. Use an outdoor antenna for better reception (see page 29). Noise may be caused by interference from other equipment, such as a fluorescent light, motor, etc. Switch off or move the other equipment, or move the AM antenna.
Noise is output when scanning This is not a malfunction of the receiver. The scan function of your player alters the digital a DTS CD. information, making it unreadable, resulting in noise being output. Lower the volume when scanning. When playing a DTS format LD Make sure that the input signal type is set to DIGITAL (see Choosing the input signal on page 51). there is audible noise on the soundtrack. Cant record audio. You can only make a digital recording from a digital source, and an analog recording from an analog source. For digital sources, make sure that what youre recording isnt copy protected. Check that the OUT jacks are properly connected to the recorders input jacks (see Connecting other audio components on page 27). To route more signal to the subwoofer, set it to PLUS or set the front speakers to SMALL (see Speaker Setting on page 79).

VSX-1120-K
7.1-Channel A/V Receiver Featuring HDMI 1080p Video Processing (v.1.4 with 3D, ARC), 7.1 Surround Sound, Works with iPhone Certification and Bluetooth Capability1

AMPLIFICATION

Power Output: 110W x 7 (1kHz, THD 0.05% @ 8 ohms) 110W + 110W (20Hz 20kHz, THD 0.08% @ 8 ohms)

VIDEO FEATURES

Marvell 1080p/24 FPS Video Scaler Analog to HDMI Video conversion

AUDIO FEATURES

Pioneer Direct Energy Amplifier THX Select2 Plus

CONVENIENCE

Works with iPhone Certified -- Charges iPhone while plugged in w/ supplied USB/Video Cable -- Automatically mutes music for incoming calls -- All iPhones wireless and network features remain functional -- Available iControlAV app for receiver control via iPhone/iPod
Freescale Dual-Core 400 MIPS Processing DSP 192 kHz/24-bit DAC Dolby TrueHD, Dolby Pro Logic IIz, Dolby Digital EX,

Dolby Digital Plus

DTS-HD Master Audio, DTS 96/24, DTS Neo:6, DTS Express WMA9 Pro Neural-THX Advanced MCACC Room Calibration with 9-band EQ Symmetric EQ Standing Wave Control Multi-channel PCM (192 kHz) & SACD (multi-channel) Playback via
touch, available at the App Store
-- Full-color On-screen display including iTunes album art Multi-zone Audio/Video (Zone 2) with On-screen Display 63 Tuner Presets Illuminated Learning Remote Control FL Dimmer (4 steps) Optional Omni-Directional RF Remote (CU-RF100) Internet Radio Ready w/ 24 Presets
0.1 Step Audio Delay (Lip Sync) (Max 10 Frame) Advanced Surround (Action, Drama, Sci-Fi, Mono Film,

CONNECTIVITY

HDMI v.1.4 (with 3D, ARC), Deep Color, and x.v.Color -- 6 Inputs (Including 1 Front Input) / 1 Output HDMI 1080p Video Scaler (5 inputs (1 Front Input) / 1 output) Front USB Front A/V Inputs Ethernet Input for Internet Radio and PC Control Bluetooth Port (Compatible with optional Bluetooth adapter
Entertainment Show, Expanded Theater, TV Surround, Advanced Game, Sports, Classical, Rock/Pop, Unplugged, Extended Stereo)
Pioneer Jitter Reduction PLL Circuit Auto Surround, Stream Direct Phase Control (bass management ensures precision low frequency

output)

Front Stage Surround Advance (Focus, Wide) Virtual Surround Back Advanced Sound Retriever for enhanced PC and portable audio

ASBT100)

SIRIUS2 Antenna Input 5 Digital Inputs (2 Coaxial, 3 Optical / 1 Optical Output) Component Video Terminal (2 Inputs, 1 Output) Assignable Audio/Video Inputs: 2A/4AV Audio/Video Output: 1A/1AV + 1V + Zone 2 A/V + Zone 3 A RS-232C SR Input/Output, IR Input/Output, SIRIUS Input 7.1-Channel Pre-outs Large Speaker Terminals (FL/FR/C/SL/SR/SBL/SBR/FHL/FHR)

(Multi-Channel)

Midnight Listening Mode Auto Level Control (Multi-channel) Sound Retriever Air for Enhanced Bluetooth Audio Transmission
Optional Bluetooth Adapter (ASBT100) required Antenna and subscription required and sold separately Bold denotes step-up features from VSX-1020-K

SPECIFICATIONS

Power Requirements: AC 120 V/60 Hz Power Consumption: 400 Watts Standby Power Consumption: Less than 0.2 Watts W x H x D: 16.55 x 6.82 x 17.06 inches Weight: 28.7 lbs

INTEGRATED TECHNOLOGIES

CONNECTIONS

Rear Panel

E. Large Speaker Terminals (FR/FL/C/SR/SL/SBR/SBL/FHR/FHL) F. Ethernet Port (for Internet Radio and PC Control) G. Detachable Power Cord

CONNECTION DESCRIPTIONS

A. HDMI A/V Repeater (6 in / 1 out) including 1 front panel HDMI input B. Bluetooth Adapter Port C. 2 Assignable Component Video Inputs D. RS-232C Port
Specifications and design subject to modification without notice. PIONEER and the Pioneer logo are registered trademarks of Pioneer Corporation. The impedances indicated are actual values that speakers can present to an amplifier while playing back music. They do not refer to the nominal rated impedances of speakers you use. HDMI connection may not allow transmission of copyright protected material, depending on the capability of the signal source. iPhone, iPod and iPod Touch are trademarks of Apple, Inc., registered in the US and other countries. DTS is a registered trademark & the DTS logos and Symbol are trademarks of DTS, Inc. Dolby and the double-D symbol are registered trademarks of Dolby Laboratories. Bluetooth is a registered trademark of Bluetooth SIG, Inc. Bluetooth functionality requires a compatible A2DP profile Bluetooth-enabled device. Certain Bluetooth features may not be supported by all compatible Bluetooth-enabled devices, and/or the functionality of such features may be limited in certain devices.
HDMI, the HDMI logo and High-Definition Multimedia Interface are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing, LLC. SIRIUS and the SIRIUS dog logo are registered trademarks of SIRIUS Satellite Radio, Inc. Windows Media and the Windows logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries. Proprietary driver is required for WMA9 Pro playback on computer. x.v.Color is a trademark of Sony Corporation.
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