Before you start

Chapter 1:

Before you start

Features

•Advanced Direct Energy design

This receiver offers a new advancement in discrete design unique to Pioneer for high-power drivability, low distortion and stable imaging.

•HDMI (Ver.1.4 with 3D, Audio Return Channel) A compatible component is required to use the above function.

•Remote operation on an iPhone/iPod touch

Operation via LAN is possible from an iPhone or iPod touch by downloading a Pioneer original application (iControlAV) from the iTunes Store.

•iPhone/iPod playback

Your iPhone or iPod can be connected to the receiver’s USB terminal to play the music/video files on the iPhone/ iPod.

•PQLS multi surround

Jitterless high quality playback is possible by connecting a PQLS-compatible player with HDMI connections.

•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.

•XM1 and SIRIUS Ready

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•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.

•Web control

The receiver can be operated using a browser from a computer connected on the same LAN as the receiver.

Checking what’s in the box

Please check that you’ve received the following supplied accessories:

•Setup microphone (cable: 5 m (16.4 ft.))

•Remote control unit

•AAA size IEC R03 dry cell batteries (to confirm system operation) x2

•AM loop antenna

•FM wire antenna

•iPod cable

•Power cord

•These operating instructions

With the XM1 and SIRIUS Radio terminals, you’ll be up and running in no time.

•Bluetooth compatible

Using the Bluetooth ADAPTER (Pioneer Model No. AS-

BT100)2 lets you enjoy music files on an iPhone or other

Bluetooth wireless technology device wirelessly.

•Sound Retriever and Sound Retriever Air

The Sound Retriever feature employs DSP technology to restore sound pressure and smooth jagged artifacts left over after compression. Sound Retriever Air compensates for reduced sound quality due to compression when sending Bluetooth signals.

Note

1XM Radio is only supported on the VSX-1325.

2The AS-BT100 is sold separately.

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