Thank you for buying this Pioneer product. Please read through these operating instructions so you will know how to operate your model properly. After you have finished reading the instructions, put them away in a safe place for future reference.

Contents

Flow of settings on the receiver . . .7

01 Before you start

Checking what’s in the box. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Installing the receiver . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Loading the batteries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

02 Controls and displays

Front panel. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 Display. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 Remote control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 Operating range of remote control unit. . . . . 13

03 Connecting your equipment

Rear panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 Determining the speakers’ application . . . . . . 15 Other speaker connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 Placing the speakers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 Some tips for improving sound quality . . . . . 17 Connecting the speakers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 Installing your speaker system . . . . . . . . . . . . 19 Bi-amping your speakers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 Bi-wiring your speakers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 Selecting the Speaker system . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21 Front height setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21 Front wide setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21 Speaker B setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21 Bi-Amping setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21 ZONE 2 setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21 About the audio connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22 About the video converter. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

Connecting your TV and playback

components. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23 Connecting using HDMI . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23 Connecting your DVD player with no HDMI output . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25 Connecting your TV with no HDMI input . . . 26

Connecting a satellite/cable receiver or

other set-top box . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27 Connecting a HDD/DVD recorder, VCR and other video sources . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27 Connecting other audio components . . . . . . . 28

About the WMA9 Pro decoder . . . . . . . . . . . 28 Connecting AM/FM antennas . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29 Connecting external antennas . . . . . . . . . . . 29 MULTI-ZONE setup. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30 Making MULTI-ZONE connections . . . . . . . . 30 Connecting Optional Bluetooth ADAPTER . . . 31 Connecting a SiriusConnect™ Tuner. . . . . . . . 31

Connecting to the network through LAN interface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32

Connecting an HDMI-equipped component

to the front panel input . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32 Connecting an iPod . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33 Connecting a USB device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33 Connecting a USB device for Advanced MCACC output . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34 Connecting an IR receiver. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35 Operating other Pioneer components with

this unit’s sensor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35 Plugging in the receiver . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36

04 Basic Setup

Changing the OSD display language

(OSD Language) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37 Automatically setting up for surround sound (Auto MCACC) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37

Problems when using the Auto MCACC

Setup. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40 The Input Setup menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40

Input function default and possible

settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41

05 Basic playback

Playing a source . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42 Playing a source with HDMI connection . . . . 43 Playing an iPod . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43 Playing back files stored on an iPod . . . . . . . 43 Playing a USB device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45

Playing back audio files stored on a USB memory device. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45 Playing back photo files stored on a USB memory device. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46 About playable file formats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47

Listening to the radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48 Improving FM sound . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48 Using Neural Surround . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48 Tuning directly to a station . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48 Saving station presets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48 Naming station presets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49 Listening to station presets. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49

Bluetooth® ADAPTER for Wireless

Enjoyment of Music . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50 Wireless music play . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50 Pairing Bluetooth ADAPTER and Bluetooth wireless technology device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50 Listening to Music Contents of Bluetooth wireless technology device with Your

System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51 Listening to Internet radio stations . . . . . . . . . 52 Programming the Internet radio stations . . . 52 Listening to Satellite Radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53 Listening to SIRIUS Radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54

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1020 specifications

The Pioneer 1020 is a versatile and robust audio receiver that stands out in the crowded home entertainment market. Launched with a focus on delivering superior sound quality and advanced functionality, the 1020 model exemplifies Pioneer's commitment to providing an immersive audio experience for home theater enthusiasts.

One of the main features of the Pioneer 1020 is its support for high-definition audio formats, including Dolby Atmos and DTS:X. These advanced surround sound technologies allow users to enjoy a three-dimensional audio landscape, bringing movies and music to life in ways traditional sound systems often cannot. The receiver comes equipped with multiple HDMI inputs, enabling seamless connectivity with various audio and video sources, including TVs, Blu-ray players, and gaming consoles.

Another notable characteristic of the Pioneer 1020 is its multi-zone capability. This feature allows users to set up different zones in their home, enabling the use of separate audio sources in various rooms. As a result, one can enjoy the latest blockbuster in the living room while others listen to their favorite playlists in another part of the house, all managed through the intuitive interface.

Pioneer's proprietary MCACC (Multi-Channel Acoustic Calibration System) technology is also integrated within the 1020. This system allows the receiver to analyze the room acoustics and automatically calibrate the sound output to ensure optimal audio performance based on the environment. In addition, the receiver supports high-resolution audio files, enabling playback of formats such as FLAC and WAV, making it an excellent choice for audiophiles.

The Pioneer 1020 also features built-in streaming capabilities. With support for popular services like Spotify, Apple Music, and Tidal, users can easily access their favorite tracks with minimal hassle. The device even allows playback from mobile devices via Bluetooth or Wi-Fi, adding a layer of convenience to the listening experience.

A sleek and modern design complements the advanced technologies within the Pioneer 1020. The user-friendly interface and remote control functionality ensure that accessing all of its features is straightforward and intuitive. With all these characteristics, the Pioneer 1020 stands as a powerful player in the home audio space, offering an exceptional blend of performance and versatility for any multimedia setup.
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