The system and the other setup

Chapter 11:

The system and the other setup

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Making receiver settings from the System Setup menu

The following section describes how to change the speaker-related settings manually and make various other settings (input selection, OSD language selection, etc.).

1Switch on the receiver and your TV. Use the  RECEIVER button to switch on.1

If headphones are connected to the receiver, disconnect them.

2Press RECEIVER , 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.

Press HOME MENU at any time to exit the

HOME MENU.

3Select ‘System Setup’ from the HOME MENU, then press ENTER.

4Select the setting you want to adjust.

Manual SP Setup – Sets the type of connection used for surround back terminals and the size, number distance and overall balance of the connected speakers (see Manual speaker setup below).

Input Setup – Specifies what you’ve connected to the digital, HDMI and component video inputs (see The Input Setup menu on page 40).

OSD Language – The GUI screen’s display language can be changed (see Changing the OSD display language (OSD Language) on page 37).

Network Setup – Conducts the setup necessary to connect this unit to the network (see Network Setup menu on page 103).

Other Setup – Changes customized settings to reflect how you are using the receiver (see The Other Setup menu on page 105).

Manual speaker setup

This receiver allows you to make detailed settings to optimize the surround sound performance. You only need to make these settings once (unless you change the placement of your current speaker system or add new speakers).

These settings are designed to customize your system, but if you’re satisfied with the settings made in Automatically setting up for surround sound (Auto MCACC) on page 37, it isn’t necessary to make all of these settings.

CAUTION

The test tones used in the Manual SP Setup are output at high volume.

1Select ‘Manual SP Setup’, then press

ENTER.

See Making receiver settings from the System Setup menu above if you’re not already at this screen.

2Select the setting you want to adjust.

If you are doing this for the first time, you may want to adjust these settings in order:

Speaker System – Specifies how you are using the B speaker terminals (see below).

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1 Make sure not to switch off the power when using the System Setup menu.

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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.

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