Pioneer VSX-819H-S User Manual

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• If the surround speakers cannot be set 

directly to the side of the listening position 
with a 7.1-channel system, the surround 
effect can be enhanced by turning off the 
UP Mix function (see Setting the Up Mix 
function on page 38).

• 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.

• 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.

Three speaker system settings are possible 
using the 

SPEAKERS button.

Press repeatedly to choose a speaker system 
option:

•

SPA – Sound is output from the speakers 
connected to the A speaker terminals and 
SURROUND BACK PRE OUT 
(multichannel playback is possible).

•

SPB – Sound is output from the two 
speakers connected to speaker system B 
(only stereo playback is possible). 

•

SPAB – Sound is output from speaker 
system A, the two speakers in speaker 
system B, and the subwoofer. 
Multichannel sources are downmixed only 
when the 

STEREO or A.L.C mode is 

selected for stereo output from speaker 
systems A and B.

2

 

•

SP – No sound is output from the 
speakers but from the headphone jack.

If you keep your stereo components in a 
closed cabinet or shelving unit, or you wish to 
use the sub zone remote control in another 
zone, you can use an optional IR receiver 
(such as a Niles or Xantech unit) to control 
your system instead of the remote sensor on 

the front panel of this receiver.

3

 

IR IN jack on the rear of this receiver.
For more information on connecting the IR 
receiver, see the Installation Instructions for 
the IR Receiver.

1 The subwoofer output depends on the settings you made in Speaker Setting on page 43. However, if 

SPB is selected above, 

no sound is heard from the subwoofer (the LFE channel is not downmixed).

2 You can use speakers with a normal impedance between 6

Ω and 16 Ω. However, be aware that only the front speakers and 

the speaker system B are set to a value between 12

Ω and 16 Ω when you select SPAB.

3 • Remote operation may not be possible if direct light from a strong fluorescent lamp is shining on the IR receiver remote 

sensor window.
• Note that other manufacturers may not use the IR terminology. Refer to the manual that came with your component to check 
for IR compatibility.
• If using two remote controls (at the same time), the IR receiver’s remote sensor takes priority over the remote sensor on the 
front panel.

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