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AUDIO/VIDEO MULTI-CHANNEL RECEIVER
RECEPTEUR AUDIOVISUEL A
VOIES MULTI-CANAUX
VSX-1025
VSX-925
Operating Instructions
Mode d’emploi
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WARNING
This equipment is not waterproof. To prevent a fire or
shock hazard, do not place any container filled with
liquid near this equipment (such as a vase or flower
pot) or expose it to dripping, splashing, rain or
moisture.
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WARNING
Before plugging in for the first time, read the following
section carefully.
The voltage of the available power supply differs
according to country or region. Be sure that the
power supply voltage of the area where this unit
will be used meets the required voltage (e.g., 230 V
or 120 V) written on the rear panel.
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This product is for general household purposes. Any
failure due to use for other than household purposes
(such as long-term use for business purposes in a
restaurant or use in acar or ship) and which requires
repair will becharged for even during the warranty
period.
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If the AC plug of this unit does not match the AC
outlet you want to use, the plug must be removed
and appropriate one fitted. Replacement and
mounting of an AC plug on the power supply cord of
this unit should be performed only by qualified
service personnel. If connected to an AC outlet, the
cut-off plug can cause severe electrical shock. Make
sure it is properly disposed of after removal.
The equipment should be disconnected by removing
the mains plug from the wall socket when left unused
for a long period of time (for example, when on
vacation).
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WARNING: Handling the cord on this product or
cords associated with accessories sold with the
product may expose you to chemicals listed on
proposition 65 known to the State of California and
other governmental entities to cause cancer and
birth defect or other reproductive harm.
Wash hands after handling.
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NOTE:
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15
of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a
residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed
and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However,
there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause
harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on,
the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:
— Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
— Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
— Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.
— Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
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This Class B digital apparatus complies with
Canadian ICES-003.
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Information to User
Alterations or modifications carried out without
appropriate authorization may invalidate the user’s
right to operate the equipment.
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CAUTION
This product satisfies FCC regulations when shielded
cables and connectors are used to connect the unit
to other equipment. To prevent electromagnetic
interference with electric appliances such as radios
and televisions, use shielded cables and connectors
for connections.
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FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY
This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This
device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including
interference that may cause undesired operation.
Product Name: AUDIO/VIDEO MULTI-CHANNEL RECEIVER
Model Number: VSX-1025 / VSX-925
Responsible Party Name: PIONEER ELECTRONICS (USA) INC.
SERVICE SUPPORT DIVISION
Address: 1925 E. DOMINGUEZ ST. LONG BEACH, CA90810-1003, U.S.A.
Phone: [phone]
URL: http://www.pioneerelectronics.com
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IMPORTANT NOTICE
THE MODEL NUMBER AND SERIAL NUMBER OF
THIS EQUIPMENT ARE ON THE REAR OR BOTTOM.
RECORD THESE NUMBERS ON YOUR ENCLOSED
WARRANTY CARD AND KEEP IN ASAFE PLACE
FOR FUTURE REFERENCE.
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The exclamation point within an equilateral
triangle is intended to alert the user to the
presence of important operating and
maintenance (servicing) instructions in the
literature accompanying the appliance.
The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol,
within an equilateral triangle, is intended to
alert the user to the presence of uninsulated
“dangerous voltage” within the product’s
enclosure that may be of sufficient
magnitude to constitute a risk of electric
shock to persons.
CAUTION:
TO PREVENT THE RISK OF ELECTRIC
SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR
BACK). NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS
INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED
SERVICE PERSONNEL.
CAUTION
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
DO NOT OPEN
IMPORTANT
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WARNING
To prevent a fire hazard, do not place any naked flame
sources (such as a lighted candle) on the equipment.
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VENTILATION CAUTION
When installing this unit, make sure to leave space
around the unit for ventilation to improve heat radiation
(at least 40 cm at top, 10 cm at rear, and 20 cm at each
side).
WARNING
Slots and openings in the cabinet are provided for
ventilation to ensure reliable operation of the product,
and to protect it from overheating. To prevent fire hazard,
the openings should never be blocked or covered with
items (such as newspapers, table-cloths, curtains) or by
operating the equipment on thick carpet or a bed.
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Operating Environment
Operating environment temperature and humidity:
+5 °C to +35 °C (+41 °F to +95 °F); less than 85 %RH
(cooling vents not blocked)
Do not install this unit in a poorly ventilated area, or in
locations exposed to high humidity or direct sunlight (or
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CAUTION
The STANDBY/ON switch on this unit will not
completely shut off all power from the AC outlet.
Since the power cord serves as the main disconnect
device for the unit, you will need to unplug it from the
AC outlet to shut down all power. Therefore, make
sure the unit has been installed so that the power
cord can be easily unplugged from the AC outlet in
case of an accident. To avoid fire hazard, the power
cord should also be unplugged from the AC outlet
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Caution
To prevent fire hazard, the Class 2 Wiring Cable
should be used for connection with speaker, and
should be routed away from hazards to avoid damage
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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 manufacturer’s
instructions.
Do not install near any heat sources such as
radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other
apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce
heat.
Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized
or grounding-type plug. Apolarized plug has two
blades with one wider than the other.A
grounding type plug has two blades and athird
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.
Protect the power cord from being walked on or
pinched particularly at plugs, convenience
receptacles, and the point where they exit from
the apparatus.
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Only use attachments/accessories specified by
the manufacturer.
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.
Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms
or when unused for long periods of time.
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.
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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 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Remote control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Operating range of remote control unit . . . . . 14
03 Connecting your equipment
Rear panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Determining the speakers’ application . . . . . . 17
Other speaker connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Placing the speakers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Some tips for improving sound quality . . . . . 19
Connecting the speakers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Installing your speaker system . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Bi-amping your speakers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Bi-wiring your speakers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Selecting the Speaker system . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Front height setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Front wide setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Speaker B setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Bi-Amping setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
ZONE 2 setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
About the audio connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
About the video converter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Connecting your TV and playback
components
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Connecting using HDMI . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Connecting your DVD player with no HDMI
output
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Connecting your TV with no HDMI input . . . . 28
Connecting a satellite/cable receiver or
other set-top box
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Connecting a HDD/DVD recorder, VCR and
other video sources
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Connecting other audio components . . . . . . . 30
About the WMA9 Pro decoder . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Connecting AM/FM antennas . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Connecting external antennas . . . . . . . . . . . 31
MULTI-ZONE setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Making MULTI-ZONE connections . . . . . . . . 32
Connecting Optional Bluetooth ADAPTER . . . 33
Connecting a SiriusConnect™ Tuner . . . . . . . . 34
Connecting to the network through LAN
interface
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
Connecting an HDMI-equipped component
to the front panel input
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
Connecting to the front panel video terminal . . 35
Connecting an iPod . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
Connecting a USB device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
Connecting a USB device for Advanced
MCACC output
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
Connecting an IR receiver . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
Operating other Pioneer components with
this unit’s sensor
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
Plugging in the receiver . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
04 Basic Setup
Changing the OSD display language
(OSD Language)
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
Automatically setting up for surround sound
(Auto MCACC)
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
Problems when using the Auto MCACC
Setup
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
The Input Setup menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
Input function default and possible
settings
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
05 Basic playback
Playing a source . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
Playing a source with HDMI connection . . . . 46
Playing an iPod . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
Playing back files stored on an iPod . . . . . . . 46
Playing a USB device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
Playing back audio files stored on a USB
memory device
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
Playing back photo files stored on a USB
memory device
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
About playable file formats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50
Listening to the radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
Improving FM sound . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
Using Neural Surround . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
Tuning directly to a station . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
Saving station presets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
Naming station presets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52
Listening to station presets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52
Bluetooth
® ADAPTER for Wireless
Enjoyment of Music
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53
Wireless music play . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53
Pairing Bluetooth ADAPTER and Bluetooth
wireless technology device
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53
Listening to Music Contents of Bluetooth
wireless technology device with Your
System
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54
Listening to Internet radio stations . . . . . . . . . 55
Programming the Internet radio stations . . . 55
Listening to Satellite Radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56
Listening to SIRIUS Radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57
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.
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Deutsch
Nederlands
Italiano Español
Saving channel presets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58
Using the SIRIUS Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58
06 Listening to your system
Auto playback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59
Listening in surround sound . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59
Standard surround sound . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59
Using the Advanced surround effects . . . . . . 61
Listening in stereo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61
Using Front Stage Surround Advance . . . . . . . 62
Using Stream Direct . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62
Selecting MCACC presets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63
Choosing the input signal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63
Better sound using Phase Control . . . . . . . . . 64
07 Control with HDMI function
Making Control with HDMI connections . . . . . 65
HDMI Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66
Before using synchronization . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67
About synchronized operations . . . . . . . . . . . . 67
About connections with a product of
a different brand that supports the Control
with HDMI function
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68
Setting the PQLS function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68
Cautions on the Control with HDMI
function
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69
08 Using other functions
Setting the Audio options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70
Setting the Video options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73
Switching the speaker terminal . . . . . . . . . . . 75
Using the MULTI-ZONE controls . . . . . . . . . . . 75
Making an audio or a video recording . . . . . . . 76
Reducing the level of an analog signal . . . . . . 77
Using the sleep timer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77
Dimming the display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77
Checking your system settings . . . . . . . . . . . . 77
Resetting the system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78
Default system settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78
09 Controlling the rest of your system
Operating multiple receivers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79
Setting the remote to control other
components
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79
Selecting preset codes directly . . . . . . . . . . . . 80
Programming signals from other remote
controls
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80
Erasing one of the remote control button
settings
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81
Erasing all learnt settings that are in one
input function
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82
Direct function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82
Multi operation and System off . . . . . . . . . . . . 83
Programming a Multi operation or a
shutdown sequence
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83
Using multi operations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84
Using System off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84
Erasing all the settings for the multi-
operation
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84
Resetting the remote control presets . . . . . . . . 85
Default preset codes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85
Controls the components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85
10 The Advanced MCACC menu
Making receiver settings from the Advanced
MCACC menu
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88
Automatic MCACC (Expert) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89
Manual MCACC setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92
Fine Channel Level . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93
Fine Speaker Distance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93
Standing Wave . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94
Acoustic Calibration EQ Adjust . . . . . . . . . . . 95
Acoustic Calibration EQ Professional . . . . . . 95
Checking MCACC Data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98
Speaker Setting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98
Channel Level . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98
Speaker Distance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98
Standing Wave . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 99
Acoustic Cal EQ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 99
Output MCACC data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 99
Data Management . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100
Renaming MCACC presets . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100
Copying MCACC preset data . . . . . . . . . . . 100
Clearing MCACC presets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 101
11 The system and the other setup
Making receiver settings from the System
Setup menu
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 102
Manual speaker setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 102
Speaker system setting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 103
Speaker Setting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 104
Channel Level . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 105
Speaker Distance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 105
X-Curve . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 106
Network Setup menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 106
IP address/Proxy setting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 106
Checking the MAC address . . . . . . . . . . . . 107
The Other Setup menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 108
Volume Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 108
Remote Control Mode Setup . . . . . . . . . . . 109
Flicker Reduction Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 109
12 Additional information
Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 110
Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 110
No sound . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 111
Other audio problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 112
Video . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 114
Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 115
Professional Calibration EQ graphical
output
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 116
Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 116
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Remote control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 117
HDMI . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 118
Important information regarding the
HDMI connection
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 119
USB interface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 120
Internet radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 121
SIRIUS radio messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 121
About iPod . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 122
About SIRIUS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 122
Surround sound formats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 123
Dolby . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 123
DTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 123
Windows Media Audio 9 Professional . . . . 123
Auto Surround, ALC and Stream Direct
with different input signal formats
. . . . . . . . 124
Preset code list . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 125
Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 130
Cleaning the unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 131
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Flow of settings on the receiver
The unit is a full-fledged AV receiver equipped
with an abundance of functions and terminals.
It can be used easily after following the
procedure below to make the connections and
settings.
The colors of the steps indicate the following:
Required setting item
Setting to be made as necessary
1 Before you start
• Checking what’s in the box (page 8)
• Loading the batteries (page 8)
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2 Determining the speakers’ application
(page 17)
• 7.1 channel surround system (Front height)
• 7.1 channel surround system (Front wide)
• 7.1 channel surround system & Speaker B
connection
• 5.1 channel surround system & Front Bi-
amping connection (High quality surround)
• 5.1 channel surround system & ZONE 2
connection (Multi Zone)
• Some tips for improving sound quality (page
19)

3 Connecting the speakers
• Connecting the speakers (page 20)
• Installing your speaker system (page 21)
• Bi-amping your speakers (page 22)

4 Connecting the components
• About the audio connection (page 24)
• About the video converter (page 24)
• Connecting your TV and playback
components (page 25)
• Connecting AM/FM antennas (page 31)
• Plugging in the receiver (page 39)

5 Power On

6 Changing the OSD display language
(OSD Language) (page 40)

7 MCACC speaker settings
• Automatically settingup for surround sound
(Auto MCACC) (page 40)

8 The Input Setup menu (page 43)
(When using connections other than the
recommended connections)

9 Basic playback (page 45)

10 Adjusting the sound and picture
quality as desired
•Usingthevarious listening modes
• Better sound using Phase Control (page 64)
• Measure the all EQ type (SYMMETRY/ALL
CH ADJ/FRONT ALIGN) (page 89)
• Change the channel level while listening
(Tip on page 105)
• Switches on/off the Acoustic Calibration
EQ, Sound retriever or Dialog Enhancement
(page 70)
• Setting the PQLS function (page 68)
• Setting the Audio options (Tone, Loudness
or Sound delay, etc.) (page 70)
• Setting the Video options (page 73)

11 Other optional adjustments and
settings
• HDMI Setup (page 66)
• The Advanced MCACC menu (page 88)
• The system and the other setup (page 102)

12 Making maximum use of the remote
control
• Operating multiple receivers (page 79)
• Setting the remote to control other
components (page 79)
• Programming signals from other remote
controls (page 80)
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Chapter 1:
Before you start
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
•AMloopantenna
•FMwireantenna
•iPodcable
• These operating instructions
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.
CAUTION
Incorrect use of batteries may result in such
hazards as leakage and bursting. Observe the
following precautions:
• Never use new and old batteries together.
• Insert the plus and minus sides of the
batteries properly according to the marks
in the battery case.
• Batteries with the same shape may have
different voltages. Do not use different
batteries together.
• When disposing of used batteries, please
comply with governmental regulations or
environmental public instruction’s rules
that apply in your country or area.
•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.
These symbols are only valid
in the European Union.
K058c_A1_En
(Symbol examples for batteries)
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Chapter 2:
Controls and displays
Front panel
1 INPUT SELECTOR dial
Select an input function.
2 STANDBY/ON
Switches the receiver between on and standby.
3 SPEAKERS
See Switching the speaker terminal on page 75.
4 Remote sensor
Receives the signals from the remote control
(see Operating range of remote control unit on
page 14).
5 MULTI-ZONE controls
If you’ve made MULTI-ZONE connections (see
MULTI-ZONE setup on page 32) use these
controls to control the sub zone from the main
zone (see Using the MULTI-ZONE controls on
page 75).
6 Character display
See Display on page 11.
7Indicators
ADVANCED MCACC – Lights when EQ is
set to
ON in the AUDIO PARAMETER menu.
PQLS – Lights when the PQLS feature is
active (page 68).
HDMI – Blinks when connecting an HDMI-
equipped component; lights when the
component is connected (page 25).
SPEAKERS
AUTO/ALC/DIRECT STEREO STANDARD
LISTENING MODE
ADV SURROUND DIRECT CONTROL
iPod iPhone
CONTROL ON/OFFMULTI-ZONE PQLS HDMI BAND TUNER EDITiPhone
iPod
MCACC
ADVANCED
TUNE
TUNE
PRESET PRESET
ENTER
PHONES
INPUT
SELECTOR
STANDBY/ON
PHASE
CONTROL
MASTER
VOLUME
MCACC
SETUP MIC
AUDIO/ VIDEO MULTI- CHANNEL RECEIVER VSX
-1025
VIDEO CAMERA
iPod
iPhone
USB HDMI 5
MCACC
SETUP MIC
VIDEO 2 INPUT
AUDIOLRVIDEO
iPod
iPhone
USB
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iPod/iPhone – Lights to indicate iPod/
iPhone is connected (page 46).
8 Tuner controls
BAND – Switches between AM and FM
radio bands (page 51).
TUNER EDIT –
Use with TUNE / ,
PRESET / and ENTER to memorize and
name stations for recall
(page 51) .
TUNE / – Find radio frequencies
(page 51) .
PRESET / – Find preset stations
(page 51).
9 MASTER VOLUME dial
10
PHONES jack
Connect the headphones. When the
headphones are connected, there is no sound
output from the speakers.
11 Listening mode buttons
AUTO/ALC/DIRECT – Switches between
Auto Surround (page 59), Auto Level
Control mode and Stream Direct mode
(page 62).
STEREO – Switches between stereo
playback and Front Stage Surround
Advance modes (page 62).
STANDARD – Press for Standard decoding
and to switch between the various 2Pro
Logic IIx and Neo:6 options (page 59).
ADV SURROUND – Switch between the
various surround modes (page 61).
12 iPod iPhone DIRECT CONTROL
Change the receiver’s input to the iPod and
enable iPod operations on the iPod (page 47).
13 MCACC SETUP MIC jack
Connect the supplied microphone (page 40).
14 iPod/iPhone/USB terminals
Connect your Apple iPod as an audio and video
source, or connect a USB device for audio and
photo playback (page 36, 37).
15 VSX-1025 only: HDMI input connector
Use for connection to compatible HDMI device
(Video camera, etc.)(page 35).
16 VSX-925 only: VIDEO 2 INPUT terminals
Use to connect your portable equipment such
as camcorders, video games and portable
audio/video equipment (page 35).
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Display
1 SIGNAL indicators
Light to indicate the currently selected input
signal. AUTO lights when the receiver is set to
select the input signal automatically (page 63).
2 Program format indicators
Light to indicate the channels being digital
input.
L/R – Left front/Right front channel
C– Center channel
SL/SR – Left surround/Right surround channel
LFE – Low frequency effects channel (the (( ))
indicators light when an LFE signal is being input)
XL/XR – Two channels other than the ones above
XC – Either one channel other than the ones
above, the mono surround channel or matrix
encode flag
3 Digital format indicators
Light when a signal encoded in the
corresponding format is detected.
2 DIGITAL – Lights with Dolby Digital decoding.
2DIGITAL PLUS – Lights with Dolby Digital
Plus decoding.
2 TrueHD – Lights with Dolby TrueHD decoding.
DTS – Lights with DTS decoding.
DTS HD – Lights with DTS-HD decoding.
96/24 – Lights with DTS 96/24 decoding.
WMA9 Pro – Lights to indicate that a WMA9 Pro
signal is being decoded.
DSD PCM – Light during DSD (Direct Stream
Digital) to PCM conversion with SACDs.
PCM – Lights during playback of PCM signals.
MSTR – Lights during playback of DTS-HD
Master Audio signal.
4 MULTI-ZONE
Lights when the MULTI-ZONE feature is active
(page 75).
5 SOUND
Lights when any of the Midnight, Loudness or
tone controls feature is selected (page 70).
Lights when Dialog Enhancement is switched
on.
6 S.RTRV
Lights when the Sound Retriever function is
active (page 71).
7 Listening mode indicators
AUTO SURROUND – Lights when the
Auto Surround feature is switched on
(page 59).
ALC – Lights when the ALC (Auto level
control) mode is selected (page 62).
STREAM DIRECT – Lights when Direct/
Pure Direct is selected (page 62).
ADV.SURROUND – Lights when one of the
Advanced Surround modes has been
selected (page 61).
STEREO – Lights when stereo listening is
switched on (page 61).
PCM
HDMI
DIGITAL
ANALOG
L C R
SL SR
XL XR
XC
LFE
AUTO
DIGITAL PLUS
AUTO SURROUND
STREAM DIRECT
PROLOGIC x Neo:6
ADV.SURROUND
STEREO STANDARD
SP AB SLEEP
DSD PCM
DTS HD ES 96/24
MSTR
S.RTRV SOUND UP MIX OVER
MONO
dB
2
MULTI-ZONE STEREO TrueHD WMA9Pro
TUNED
PQLS ALC ATT
2
2
USB
VIDEO
TV
DVD
HDMI
DVR BD
CD
TUNER
SIRIUS
CD-R
iPod
[ 2 ] [ 3 ] [ 4 ]
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STANDARD – Lights when one of the
Standard Surround modes is switched on
(page 59).
8 (PHASE CONTROL)
Lights when the Phase Control is switched on
(page 64).
9 Analog signal indicators
Light to indicate reducing the level of an analog
signal (page 77).
10 Tuner indicators
TUNED – Lights when a broadcast is being
received.
STEREO –
Lights when a stereo FM broadcast
is being received in auto stereo mode.
MONO – Lights when the mono mode is
set using MPX.
11
Lights when the sound is muted (page 14).
12 Master volume level
Shows the overall volume level.
“---” indicates the minimum level, and “+12dB”
indicates the maximum level.
13 Input function indicators
Light to indicate the input function you have
selected.
14 Scroll indicators
Light when there are more selectable items
when making the various settings.
15 Speaker indicators
Indicates the speaker terminal, Aand/or B, to
which audio signal output is currently set
(page 75).
16 SLEEP
Lights when the receiver is in sleep mode
(page 77).
17 Matrix decoding format indicators
2PRO LOGIC IIx – This lights to indicate
2Pro Logic II / 2Pro Logic IIx decoding
(page 59).
Neo:6 – When one of the Neo:6 modes of
the receiver is on, this lights to indicate
Neo:6 processing (page 59).
18 Character display
Displays various system information.
19 Remote control mode indicator
Lights to indicate the receiver’s remote control
mode setting. (Not displayed when set to 1.)
(page 79)
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Remote control
This section explains how to operate the
remote control for the receiver.
The remote has been conveniently color-coded
according to component control using the
following system:
•White – Receiver control, TV Control
•Blue – Other controls (See page 46, 48, 51,
53, 55, 56 and 85.)
1RECEIVER
This switches between standby and on for this
receiver.
2 MULTI OPERATION – Use to perform
multi operations (page 83).
R.SETUP – Use to input the preset code
when making remote control settings and
to set the remote control mode (page 79).
3 Input function buttons
Press to select control of other components
(page 79).
4 ZONE 2
Switch to perform operations in the sub zone
(page 76).
5 TV CONTROL buttons
These buttons are dedicated to control the TV
assigned to TV CTRL button.
– Turn on/off the power of the TV.
INPUT – Select the TV input signal.
CH +/– – Select channels.
VOL +/– – Adjust the volume on your TV.
6 Receiver controls
Press first to access:
AUDIO PARAMETER – Use to access the
Audio options (page 70).
VIDEO PARAMETER – Use to access the
Video options (page 73).
HOME MENU – Use to access the Home
Menu (pages 40, 43, 66, 88, 102 and 108).
RETURN – Press to confirm and exit the
current menu screen.
RECEIVER
LISTENING MODE
AUTO / ALC /
DIRECT
STEREO
D.ACCESS
CH LEVEL A.ATT DIMMER
SIGNAL SEL
S.RETRIEVER
MCACC SLEEP
MIDNIGHT
TV
/ DTV MPX PQLS
PHASE
CTRL STATUS
PGM
iPod CTRL
HOME
MENU
TUNE
TUNE
TOOLS LIST
CH
TV CONTROL
INPUT
INPUT
SELECT ZONE 2
iPod
USB TUNER SIRIUS TV CTRL
ADAPTERNET RADIO CDTV
BD DVD
R.SETUP
SOURCERECEIVER
MULTI
OPERATION
DVR/BDR HDMI
RECEIVER
MUTE
MASTER
VOLUME
VOL
PRESET
TOP MENU
BAND GUIDE
T.EDIT
VIDEO
PARAMETER
AUDIO
PARAMETER
ENTER
PRESET
RETURN CATEGORY
MEMORY MENU
AUDIO
INFO
CLASS
ENTER
DISP
HDD DVD
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0
79
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CH
STANDARD ADV SURR
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2
3
4
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7 /// , ENTER
Use the arrow buttons when setting up your
surround sound system (page 88) and the
Audio or Video options (page 70 or 73).
8 Receiver controls
Press first to access:
PHASE CTRL – Switch on/off Phase Control
(page 64).
STATUS – Check selected receiver settings
(page 77).
PQLS – Select PQLS setting (page 68).
S.RETRIEVER – Press to restore CD quality
sound to compressed audio sources
(page 71).
MIDNIGHT – Switches to Midnight or
Loudness listening (page 70).
SIGNAL SEL – Select an input signal
(page 63).
MCACC – Switch between MCACC presets
(page 63).
SLEEP – Use to put the receiver in sleep
mode and select the amount of time before
sleep (page 77).
CH LEVEL – Press repeatedly to select a
channel, then use / to adjust the level
(page 105).
A.ATT – Attenuates (lowers) the level of an
analog input signal to prevent distortion
(page 77).
DIMMER – Dims or brightens the display
(page 77).
9 LISTENING MODE controls
AUTO/ALC/DIRECT – Switches between
Auto Surround
(page 59) , Auto Level
Control mode and Stream Direct mode
(page 62).
STEREO – Switches between stereo
playback and Front Stage Surround
Advance modes (page 62).
STANDARD – Press for Standard decoding
and to switch between the various 2Pro
Logic IIx and Neo:6 options (page 59).
ADV SURR – Switch between the various
surround modes (page 61).
10 Remote control LED
Lights when a command is sent from the
remote control (page 79).
11 TV CTRL
Set preset code of your TV’s manufacturer
when controlling TV (page 80).
12
Switches the remote to control the receiver
(used to select the white commands above the
number buttons (SIGNAL SEL, etc.)).
Switch to perform operations in the main zone.
Also use to set up surround sound.
13 MASTER VOLUME +/–
Set the listening volume.
14 MUTE
Mutes the sound or restores the sound if it has
been muted (adjusting the volume also
restores the sound).
Operating range of remote control
unit
The remote control may not work properly if:
• There are obstacles between the remote
control and the receiver’s remote sensor.
• Direct sunlight or fluorescent light is
shining onto the remote sensor.
• The receiver is located near a device that is
emitting infrared rays.
• The receiver is operated simultaneously
with another infrared remote control unit.
RECEIVER
RECEIVER
7 m (23 ft.)
30°
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Chapter 3:
Connecting your equipment
This receiver provides you with many connection possibilities, but it doesn’t have to be difficult.
This page explains the kinds of components you can connect to make up your home theater system.
Important
• Illustration shows the VSX-1025, however connections for the VSX-925 are the same except
where noted.
Rear panel
HDMI
ASSIGNABLE
PB
PR
ASSIGNABLE
ASSIGNABLE
ASSIGNABLE
(DVD) (DVR/BDR)
(DVD)
Y
PB
PR
Y
PB
PR
YL
R
R
FRONT CENTER SURROUND SURROUND BACK
FRONT HEIGHT/WIDE/
LR LR L
RL
ZONE 2
OUT DVR/BDR
DVD
OUT IN
CD-R/TAPE
OUT ININ CD IN
TV/SAT
IN
VIDEO
IN
(DVR/BDR)
(OUTPUT 5 V 100 mA MAX)
(CD)
(Single)
SUBWOOFER
(TV/SAT)
AM LOOP FM UNBAL 75
COMPONENT VIDEO AUDIO
PRE OUT
ANTENNA
OPTICAL SIRIUS
ADAPTER PORT
VIDEO
IR CONTROL
SPEAKERS
SPEAKERS
MONITOR
OUT
LAN
COAXIAL
BD IN IN IN IN IN
OUT
(10/100)
IN IN
1IN 2
1
IN 1IN 2
1 4
2 3 4
IN 1
A
IN 2
B
IN OUT IN OUT
VSX-1025
HDMI
ASSIGNABLE
PB
PR
ASSIGNABLE
ASSIGNABLE
ASSIGNABLE
(DVD) (DVR/BDR)
(DVD)
Y
PB
PR
Y
PB
PR
YL
R
R
FRONT CENTER SURROUND SURROUND BACK
FRONT HEIGHT/WIDE/
LR LR L
RL
ZONE 2
OUT DVR/BDR
DVD
OUT IN
CD-R/TAPE
OUT ININ CD IN
TV/SAT
IN
VIDEO 1
IN
(DVR/BDR)
(OUTPUT 5 V 100 mA MAX)
(Single)
SUBWOOFER
(TV/SAT)
AM LOOP FM UNBAL 75
COMPONENT VIDEO AUDIO
PRE OUT
ANTENNA
OPTICAL SIRIUS
ADAPTER PORT
VIDEO
IR CONTROL
SPEAKERS
SPEAKERS
MONITOR
OUT
LAN
COAXIAL
BD IN IN IN IN
OUT
(10/100)
IN IN
1
1
IN 1IN 2
1 3
2 3
IN 1
A
IN 2
B
IN OUT IN OUT
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CAUTION
• Before making or changing the
connections, switch off the power and
disconnect the power cord from the power
outlet. Plugging in should be the final step.
Important
• The input functions below are assigned by
default to the receiver’s different input
terminals. Refer to The Input Setup menu
on page 43 to change the assignments if
other connections are used.
Input
function
Input Terminals
Digital HDMI Component
DVD COAX-1 IN 1
BD (BD)
TV/SAT OPT-1
DVR/BDR OPT-2 IN 2
HDMI 1 (HDMI-1)
HDMI 2 (HDMI-2)
HDMI 3 (HDMI-3)
HDMI 4a
a. VSX-1025 only
(HDMI-4)
HDMI 5a
(front panel) (HDMI-5)
CD COAX-2a
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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 (Land R).
• It is also possible to only connect one of the
surround back speaker (SB) or neither.
Choose one from Plans [A] to [E] below.
[A] 7.1 channel surround system (Front
height)
*Default setting
•Speaker System setting: Normal(SB/FH)
A 7.1 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).1
This surround system produces a more true-to-
life sound from above.
[B] 7.1 channel surround system (Front
wide)
• Speaker System setting: Normal(SB/FW)
This plan replaces the left and right front
height speakers shown in [A] with the left and
right front wide speakers (FWL/FWR).1
This surround system produces a true-to-life
sound over a wider area.
[C] 7.1 channel surround system &
Speaker B connection
•Speaker System setting: Speaker B
With these connectionsyou 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.
Note
1 It is not possible to produce sound simultaneously from the front height or front wide speakers and the surround back
speakers.
SL
L
FHL
SW
C
R
FHR
SR
SBL
SBR
FWR
FWL
L
SW
C
R
SBL
SBR
SL
SR
SL
L
SW
C
R
SR
SBL
SBR
L
R
Plan C
Speaker B
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[D] 5.1 channel surround system & Front
Bi-amping 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.
[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.)
Important
•TheSpeaker System setting must be
made if you use any of the connections
shown above other than [A] (see Speaker
system setting on page 103).
• 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.
Other speaker connection
• 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 subwoofer’s 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 setting up for surround
sound (Auto MCACC) on page 40.
L
R
SL
SW
C
SR
Plan D
Front Bi-Amp
L
L
R
R
SL
SW
C
SR
Plan E
ZONE 2
Main zone
Sub zone
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Placing the speakers
Refer to the chart below for placement of
speakers you intend to connect.
• Place the surround speakers at 120º from
the center. If you, (1) use the surround back
speaker, and, (2) don’t 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 speakers, place it directly behind you.
• Place the left and right front height
speakers at least 1 m (3.3 ft.) directly above
the left and right front speakers.
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 you’re 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 you’re going to place speakers around
your CRT TV, use shielded speakers or
place the speakers at a sufficient distance
from your CRT TV.
• If you’re using a center speaker, place the
front speakers at a wider angle. If not,
place them at a narrower angle.
• Place the center speaker above or below
the TV so that the sound of the center
channel is localized at the TV screen. Also,
make sure the center speaker does not
cross the line formed by the leading edge
of the front left and right speakers.
• It is best to angle the speakers towards the
listening position. The angle depends on
the size of the room. Use less of an angle
for bigger rooms.
• Surround and surround back speakers
should be positioned 60 cm to 90 cm (2 ft.
to 3 ft.) higher than your ears and tilted
slight downward. Make sure the speakers
don’t face each other. For DVD-Audio, the
speakers should be more directly behind
the listener than for home theater playback.
• Try not to place the surround speakers
farther away from the listening position
than the front and center speakers. Doing
so can weaken the surround sound effect.
L
SW
C
FHL
FWL
SL
SBL SBR
SB
SR
FWR
R
FHR
30 30
60 60
60
120 120
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Connecting the speakers
Each speaker connection on the receiver
comprises a positive (+) and negative (–)
terminal. Make sure to match these up with the
terminals on the speakers themselves.
CAUTION
• These speaker terminals carry
HAZARDOUS LIVE voltage. To prevent
the risk of electric shock when connecting
or disconnecting the speaker cables,
disconnect the power cord before touching
any uninsulated parts.
• Make sure that all the bare speaker wire is
twisted together and inserted fully into the
speaker terminal. If any of the bare speaker
wire touches the back panel it may cause
the power to cut off as a safety measure.
Bare wire connections
A-Speaker terminals:
1 Twist exposed wire strands together.
2 Loosen terminal and insert exposed wire.
3 Tighten terminal.
B-Speaker terminals:
1 Twist exposed wire strands together.
2 Push open the tabs and insert exposed
wire.
3 Release the tabs.
Banana plug connections
(A-Speaker terminals only)
If you want to use speaker cables terminated
with banana plugs, screw the speaker terminal
fully shut, then plug the banana plug into the
end of the speaker terminal.
Important
• Please refer to the manual that came with
your speakers for details on how to connect
the other end of the speaker cables to your
speakers.
• Use an RCA cable to connect the subwoofer.
It is not possible to connect using speaker
cables.
CAUTION
• Make sure that all speakers are securely
installed. This not only improves sound
quality, but also reduces the risk of
damage or injury resulting from speakers
being knocked over or falling in the event of
external shocks such as earthquakes.
12 3
10 mm (3/8in.)
12 3
10 mm (3/8in.)
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