Pioneer VSX-820-K 5.1 Home Theater A/V Receiver Black

[tedhallgren1337]

can the sub take ultra bass songs???

[NothingOriginal55]

I just recently purchased the 1326 model and I'm having the hardest time connecting the hdmi cables - can't seem to figure this out - any tips? I'm getting nothing but green screen.

[partsexpressdotcom]

@NothingOriginal55 Start troubleshooting by trying different HDMI cables and HDMI port combinations on the receiver and TV to make sure there isn't a problem with your cables or TV ports. If you're still having problems contact our Tech Support at 800-338-0531 or live chat by clicking the "Questions? Click to Live Chat" button near the top right of our site, parts-express[dot]com and they should be able to help diagnose the problem.

[s28400]

Hello, I recently got this receiver and was wondering how the auto calibrate works, I am using it without a tv wired to it. Do you need a tv hooked up to it to use the menu or can you just use the remote? Thanks

[partsexpressdotcom]

@s28400 If you contact our customer service line at 800-338-0531 they can answer your questions and walk you through the process.

[BigNate84]

I love Parts Express! Its great to see the connections on the back pannel up close. Good Stuff.

[Spottedfeather]

What speakers should you use with this receiver ? Wattage wise, I mean.

[ButterOnMyBiscuit]

you say it has an Auto EQ......but does it have a Manuel EQ ?

bcuz i would like to adjust the settings myself

- ex: treble, bass, mid

[partsexpressdotcom]

@ButterOnMyBiscuit Yes you can manually set the EQ.

[heksaFIN]

How i can do that!?

[BlueEyedTex]

I just got this receiver today from Amazon. I'm waiting on my Blu-Ray to get here to finish hooking things up. For now, I just hooked up my CD player. This receiver replaces a Pioneer VSX-D507S (old Dolby Pro Logic). I was able to hook up my equalizer with ease on the old one. Where does one hook it up on this VSX820?

Btw, I haven't finished calibrating things on this yet. I'm just enjoying a couple CD's at present.

[partsexpressdotcom]

@BlueEyedTex Hello, This does not have any inputs for a traditional eq as that is only for two channels. The built in Auto MCACC Room Calibration is actuially a very accurate EQualizer and makes a normal eq unnecessary.

Regards,

Chris Frechette

Technical Advisor

Parts Express International

[BlueEyedTex]

@partsexpressdotcom Thanks for the info. I'm still learning my way around this receiver. Waiting for my new Blu-ray to come so I can hook that up also.

[partsexpressdotcom]

@BlueEyedTex No problem. If you have any other issues feel free to call our free tech support line 1-800-338-0531

[20Ichabod]

Sorry for the lame question but - I want to connect my SetTopBox, WII, XBox, DVD player and other components to my HDTV. The various components have various outputs including Composite, component, DVI, etc. I want to run a single HDMI cable to my TV, can I use the receiver to select the component input source from the WII to send to the TV via HDMI?

[partsexpressdotcom]

@20Ichabod

Unfortunately, none of our receivers will pass a signal over HDMI that came into the receiver as a component video cable. For every video cable format being used to supply the receiver with a signal, a cable of that type will have to be run out of the receiver to the television.

Regards,

Joe Winters

Technical Advisor

Parts Express International

[idae209]

how do i connect the receiver to a comcast cable box?

[partsexpressdotcom]

@idae209 You could use the RCA or Component out from the box in to the receiver and then the receiver will plug in to  your tv

[BKkillaz]

quick question, i have a sub woofer and 2 speakers but i am guessing i need a receiver but my question is do i need a stereo or an AV receiver? i want to be able to have the audio from my tv go play through out my system but also be able to hook it up to my computer so i can watch movies via Netflix please help thanks

[partsexpressdotcom]

@BKkillaz Hello,

IF you only have two speakers then a stereo unit is all that you need. The subwoofer would have it's own amplifier typically so that would not be a problem either way.

You can set up a AV receiver like the Pioneer listed as a 2 channel if you like but it certainly has more speaker outputs. Thank you so much for your business. Please let us know if we can be of further assistance.

Regards,

Chris Frechette

Technical Advisor

Parts Express International

[jazs212]

can i connect my guitar on it? thx

[crisptastes]

Make sure you register your product online with Pioneer - that way if there are any firmware updates, you'll be informed. Of course that doesn't tell you if any upcoming updates are expected.

[hhawks220]

I connected all the speaker, but whenever I go to hit the advanced surround button, I keep getting a "PHONESIN" message....and I have no idea what that means.

I have a HDMI cable going from the out port to my tv with my blu ray and xbox going into the input HDMI ports....I don't know what's wrong

[partsexpressdotcom]

@hhawks220 I would recommend contacting Pioneer at 1-800-421-1404.

[KeiraNinasDad]

Any likelihood of a firmware update for Airplay which is included on the 821? Of course, I only bought my 820 a month ago!

[partsexpressdotcom]

@KeiraNinasDad Pioneer stated, to a Parts Express inquiry, that as of this time there are no plans to upgrade the firmware of previous receivers to include AirPlay. At this time, the only receiver that will feature AirPlay from Pioneer is the VSX-1021-K.

[Ident1ty08]

IF YOU LIVE IN THE UK BUY THIS PRODUCT OFF THEIR WEBSITE ITS MUCH CHEAPER EVEN WHEN U INCLUDE SHIPPING!

[mgomezfaw]

Thks for your reply, they were On , I did the MACC setup and it worked, however when use adv surr mode like "Action" I got an echo issue...but the "ext stereo" is the only one that worked fine...I noticed that some other guys has the same echo issue on those surround mode not sure if it is a problem on this receiver.

Thanks.

[partsexpressdotcom]

@mgomezfaw The echo is a byproduct of the simulated surround. Ext stereo shouldn't have this issue."

[mgomezfaw]

I did setup this receiver with 4 in ceiling speakers (2 front, 2 surround speaker A), I want to get sound for all 4 speakers but I could not find how..if I use ACL I just got sound from the front speakers, Do you know how I can acomplish this. Thks.

[partsexpressdotcom]

@mgomezfaw Ensure that the surround speakers are turned on within the receiver's On Screen Display menu. Once on, you would need a surround sound source or select one of the simulated surround modes for all speakers to function.

[2932danger88]

Looks nice. I have a Pioneer VSX-3800. I know it's older but it is a great unit. I am probably going to look for a new receiver soon so i will for sure get one of these.  How much does it sell for?

[partsexpressdotcom]

@2932danger88 Click the link in the description so see our current pricing

[chevyman217]

Dear Parts-Express, I am wondering if this receiver puts out 100watts rms or peak.

Because I own a Leon Horizon hz515a sound bar and I would like to get the most out of my sound-bar.

[partsexpressdotcom]

@chevyman217

The power rating of 110w is indeed a RMS specification. Thank you so much for your business. Please let us know if we can be of further assistance.

Regards,

Chris Frechette

Technical Advisor

Parts Express International

[chevyman217]

@partsexpressdotcom

Thank you for your quick response,I will surely get this within a month.

Again, Thank-you Chris.

-Roman Castro

[HeurtleyReed]

I have one of these, I like it a lot. Like most AV receivers, it won't decode AAC, but that's easily handled in software. My question, however, is: What are those two thin white ports above and below the S/PDIF and TOSLINK ports? They have little arrows pointing at them, and they're not mentioned in the manual anywhere. Thanks.

[partsexpressdotcom]

@HeurtleyReed That looks like a port that a service center might use to access the internal firmware. Not to be used by the customer.

Thank you so much for your business. Please let us know if we can be of further assistance.

[cap123ny]

Great review. I purchased the 820 and hooked it all up but cant get anything but a blue screen on the TV. Hooked Blu-ray, DirecTV, and DVD/VHS combo unit to 820 via HDMI then HDMI out to Mitsubishi DLP. No luck. Any ideas what I'm doing wrong?

[partsexpressdotcom]

@cap123ny After having contacted our tech center they would prefer you call them so they can get all the details of your install to better serve you. The number for our Tech Center is 1-800-338-0531

[NexusRising]

Hi.. I was wondering if I could connect my KEF model 11 tower speakers to this pioneer home theatre system? This tower speaker has 11 drivers which serve as front, rear and centre speakers for surround sound without the hassle of using 5 different speakers. Having said that, is it possible to connect all the bare wires to this receiver?

Thanks!

Nexus

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@NexusRising

Hello,

This should be able to connect to any speaker system designed for surround sound. it will accept either bare wire or banana plugs for the speaker connections.

Thank you so much for your business. Please let us know if we can be of further assistance.

Regards,

Chris Frechette

Technical Advisor

Parts Express International

[knop42]

great revieuw, but i have one question, i no have connected my laptop to my reciever at aux, this reciever dosnt have aux? how do i connect it to my laptop??

[partsexpressdotcom]

@knop42 You can connect your computer to this receiver many ways. If you are using an aux out you can use a 3.5mm to RCA cable to connect to this unit. something like item 181-592.

[mna7ee]

Thank you for your video. I have small question. I bought this receiver last week but I am not sure which Speakers do I need to buy. Should I buy Pioneer or I can use another brand speakers ? What should I look for to get a good result of this receiver ?

[partsexpressdotcom]

@mna7ee You can use any speakers provided they are 8 ohms. What we recommend is the Dayton HTP-3 5.1 Home Theater Package. Part number 300-696 .

Thank you so much for your business. Please let us know if we can be of further assistance.

[TapouT227]

am i able to hook up my subwoofer to this unit. I know it says 5.1 but i do not see a "pre-sub out" jack anywhere. please let me know how i can incorprate my powered subwoofer to this receiver?

thank you.

[partsexpressdotcom]

@TapouT227 Yes, in the video mike explains that this unit features a single pre-amplified subwoofer output. This would be the optimum connection to use with your subwoofer.

Thank you so much for your business. Please let us know if we can be of further assistance.

[gmax876]

Would this receiver power Polk Audio Monitor 70 Series II speakers; rated @ 20-275 Watts?

[partsexpressdotcom]

@gmax876 This should have no problem driving those Polk speakers.

Thank you so much for your business. Please let us know if we can be of further assistance.