Please read through these operating instructions so that you will know how to operate your model properly.
After you have finished reading the instructions, put them in a safe place for future reference.
IMPORTANT
CAUTION
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
DO NOT OPEN
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.
WARNING
This equipment is not waterproof. To prevent a fire
or shock hazard, do not place any container filed
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
To prevent a fire hazard, do not place any naked
flame sources (such as a lighted candle) on the
equipment.
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Operating Environment
Operating environment temperature and humidity:
+5 ºC to +35 ºC (+41 ºF to +95 ºF); 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
strong artificial light)
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 when left unused for a long period of time
(for example, when on vacation).
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.
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 a car or ship) and which
requires repair will be charged 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).
POWER-CORD CAUTION
Handle the power cord by the plug. Do not pull out the
plug by tugging the cord and never touch the power
cord when your hands are wet as this could cause a
short circuit or electric shock. Do not place the unit, a
piece of furniture, etc., on the power cord, or pinch the
cord. Never make a knot in the cord or tie it with other
cords. The power cords should be routed such that they
are not likely to be stepped on. A damaged power cord
can cause a fire or give you an electrical shock. Check
the power cord once in a while. When you find it
damaged, ask your nearest PIONEER authorized
service center or your dealer for a replacement.
VENTILATION CAUTION
When installing this unit, make sure to leave space
around the unit for ventilation to improve heat
radiation (at least 5 cm at top, 5 cm at rear, and 5 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.
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.
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Contents
Contents
01 Speaker Setup Guide
Safety precautions when setting up
Home theater sound setup
Front surround setup (recommended)
Standard surround setup
Dolby Pro Logic II Music settings
Using Front Stage Surround Advance
Using Advanced Surround
Listening in stereo
Using the Sound Retriever
Listening with Acoustic Calibration EQ
Enhancing dialogue
Using Quiet and Midnight listening modes
Adjusting the bass and treble
Boosting the bass level
• Speakers (front x2, surround x2, center x2) (page 9)
• Speaker cables x5 (page 9)
• Non-skid pads (small) x24 (page 5, 6)
• Brackets x2 (page 5, 6)
• Spiral wrap x2 (page 10)
• Screws x8 (page 5, 6)
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Center
Front left
Front right
Surround left
Surround right
Bass
Center
Front left
Front right
Surround left
Surround right
Bass
Listening position
Speaker Setup Guide
Chapter 1
Speaker Setup Guide
Safety precautions when setting up
When assembling the speakers, lay them down flat on
their side to avoid accidents or injury. Make sure to use a
stable surface when assembling, setting up, and placing
the speakers.
If the speakers are to be used in a stacked configuration,
always use the provided brackets to secure them
together (page 5, 6).
Front left
Center
Front right
Bass
Home theater sound setup
Most 5.1 channel home theater systems are designed so
that speakers are placed to surround the listener’s
position as shown in the illustration. Such designs,
however, produce the undesirable effect of forcing the
center speaker to be mounted above or below the
television monitor, and require room for the surround
speakers.
Front left
Surround left
Center
Front right
The present system, however, features Pioneer’s
proprietary New Front Surround technology and Dual
Center Speakers, using only two speaker positions (to
right and left of television as shown in the illustration) in
order to provide full home theater sound while greatly
simplifying the issue of speaker placement.
Bass
Surround right
Surround left
Surround right
Front surround setup (recommended)
This recommended method places the surround
speakers in front, to simplify the issue of speaker
placement in the room. The center speakers can be
placed in independently in the center if desired.
Surround
left
Center
Front
left
Listening position
*When center speakers are placed in the center.
Surround
left
Front
left
Center
Surround
right
Center
Front
right
Surround
right
Front
right
Receiver
subwoofer
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Speaker Setup Guide
01
1 Attach the smaller non-skid pads to the base of
each of the front, center and surround speakers. The
four large non-skid pads are for the receiver
subwoofer (as shown).
Use the adhesive side of the pads to attach them to the
base (flat surface) of each speaker.
Non-skid pads
(small) x 24
Non-skid pads
(large) x 4
Front, Center and Surround speakers
Receiver subwoofer
2 Stack the speakers and fix with the brackets.
Each speaker is provided with a color-coded indicator on
the model label on the rear side to assist identification.
Refer to the color indicators and install the speakers
correctly.
Model label
Left
Blue
Green
Surround speaker
Center speaker
Right
Gray
Green
As shown in the illustration, stack the speakers from the
bottom up in the order front speaker, center speaker,
surround speaker. Align the bracket with the respective
upper screw hole on the back of the front speaker, the
two screw holes on the center speaker, and the bottom
screw hole on the surround speaker, and fasten the
screws securely.
Surround speaker
Center speaker
Front speaker
Bracket
Screw
When placing the center speakers independently, stack
the front speaker on the bottom and the surround
speaker on top, then align the 1st and 3rd screw holes
from the top of the bracket with the upper screw holes on
the back of the speakers, and fasten the two securely.
Bracket
Surround speaker
Front speaker
Screw
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Color indicator
White
Front speaker
Red
Caution
• Do not attempt to carry the speakers when they are
connected with the bracket. Doing so may cause
damage to the bracket or worsen damage to the
bracket and speakers in the event they are dropped.
3 Connect the speaker system.
Refer to
Connecting up
to connect the speakers properly.
After connecting everything, place the speakers as
shown in the diagram above for optimal surround sound.
After placing the speakers, run the Auto MCACC setup
(page 15) to complete your surround sound setup.
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Listening position
Speaker Setup Guide
Standard surround setup
This is a standard multichannel surround sound speaker
setup for optimal 5.1 channel home theater sound.
The center speakers can be installed independently in
the center if desired.
Front
left
Listening position
Surround left
*When center speakers are placed in the center.
Front
left
Center
1 Attach the smaller non-skid pads to the base of
each of the front, center and surround speakers. The
four large non-skid pads are for the receiver
subwoofer (as shown).
Use the adhesive side of the pads to attach them to the
base (flat surface) of each speaker.
Non-skid pads
(small) x 24
Front, Center and Surround speakers
CenterCenter
Front
right
Surround right
Front
right
Receiver
subwoofer
2 (When mounting center speakers to right and
left) Stack the speakers and fix with the bracket.
Each speaker is provided with a color-coded indicator on
the model label on the rear side to assist identification.
Refer to the color indicators and install the speakers
correctly.
Model label
Color indicator
Left
Green
White
Center speaker
Front speaker
Right
Green
Red
As shown in the illustration, stack the speakers with the
front speaker on the bottom and center speaker on top,
then align the 1st and 3rd screw holes from the top of the
bracket with the upper screw holes on the back of the
speakers, and fasten the two securely.
Bracket
Center speaker
Front speaker
Screw
Caution
• Do not attempt to carry the speakers when they are
connected with the bracket. Doing so may cause
damage to the bracket or worsen damage to the
bracket and speakers in the event they are dropped.
3 Connect the speaker system.
Refer to
Connecting up
to connect the speakers properly.
After connecting everything, place the speakers as
shown in the diagram above for optimal surround sound.
After placing the speakers, run the Auto MCACC setup
(page 15) to complete your surround sound setup.
Non-skid pads
(large) x 4
Receiver subwoofer
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Speaker Setup Guide
01
Wall mounting the speakers
The front, center and surround speakers have a
mounting hole which can be used to mount the speaker
on the wall.
Before mounting
• Remember that the speaker system is heavy and that
its weight could cause the screws to work loose, or
the wall material to fail to support it, resulting in the
speaker falling. Make sure that the wall you intend to
mount the speakers on is strong enough to support
them. Do not mount on plywood or soft surface walls.
• Mounting screws are not supplied. Use screws
suitable for the wall material and support the weight
of the speaker.
Caution
• If you are unsure of the qualities and strength of the
wall, consult a professional for advice.
• Pioneer is not responsible for any accidents or
damage that result from improper installation.
5 mm
10 mm
5 mm to 7 mm
Additional notes on speaker placement
• Install the main front left and right speakers at an
equal distance from the TV.
• When using the Front surround setup, separate the
left and right speakers by about 1.5 m for optimum
effect.
• When using the Standard surround setup, install the
surround speakers slightly above ear level for
optimum effect.
Precautions:
• When installing the center speaker on top of the TV,
be sure to secure it with tape or some other suitable
means. Otherwise, the speaker may fall from the TV
due to external shocks such as earthquakes,
endangering those nearby or damaging the speaker.
• The front (x2), center (x2) and surround (x2) speakers
supplied with this system are magnetically shielded.
However, depending on the installation location,
color distortion may occur if the speaker is installed
extremely close to the screen of a television set. If this
happens, turn the power switch of the television set
OFF, and turn it ON after 15 min to 30 min. If the
problem persists, place the speaker system away
from the television set.
• The receiver subwoofer is not magnetically shielded
and so should not be placed near a TV or monitor.
Magnetic storage media (such as floppy discs and
tape or video cassettes) should also not be kept close
to the receiver subwoofer.
• Do not attach the receiver subwoofer to the wall or
ceiling. They may fall off and cause injury.
• For safety, make sure that there is no exposed bare
speaker wire outside of the speaker terminals.
• Do not connect the supplied speakers with any other
amplifier. This may result in malfunction or fire.
• Do not connect any speakers other than those
supplied to this system.
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Connecting up
Chapter 2
Connecting up
Basic connections
Important
• When connecting this system or changing connections, be sure to switch power off and disconnect the power
cord from the wall socket.
After completing all connections, connect the power cord to the wall socket.
Receiver subwoofer
FM antenna
AM loop antenna
2
3
Display unit
ANTENNA
AM LOOP ANTENNA
CONTROL IN
SURROUND
RL
RL
FM UNBAL 75
AUDIO INPUT
DIGITAL
DVD/DVR1
DVD/DVR2
DIGITAL
ANALOG
(COAXIAL)
(OPTICAL)
(OPTICAL)
L
R
1
Display cable
WARNING
• Pioneer bears no responsibility for accidents
resulting from faulty assembly or installation,
insufficient mounting strength of walls, mounting
fixtures (or other building fixtures), misuse or natural
disasters.
MCACC
SETUP MIC
CONTROL
SYSTEM CONNECTOR
USE ONLY WITH DISPLAY UNIT.
SEE INSTRUCTION MANUAL.
SPEAKERS
OUT
SUBWOOFER
CENTER FRONT
AC IN
Note
• When using the display unit in a wall-mounted
location, take full precautions to prevent the unit
from accidentally falling.
• Screws and other fixtures for use in wall mounting
are not included.
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Connecting up
02
1 Fasten the spacers to the display unit and connect.
If the display unit is difficult to view, the spacers can be
attached to allow changing of the viewing angle. Peel off
the protective paper from the spacers and press the
spacers onto the depressions on the bottom of the display
unit.
Plug the L-shaped end of the display cable into the
connector on the rear of the display unit, then plug the
other end of the display cable into
SYSTEM CONNECTOR
jack on the receiver subwoofer.
2 Assemble the AM loop antenna.
abc
a. Bend the stand in the direction indicated by the arrow.
b. Clip the loop onto the stand.
c. If you want to fix to a wall or other surface, perform
step b after first securing the stand with screws.
It is recommended that you determine the reception
strength before securing the stand with the screws.
3 Connect the AM and FM antennas1.
a. Connect one wire of the AM loop antenna to each AM
antenna terminal
2
.
For each terminal, press down on the tab to open;
insert the wire, then release to secure.
4 Connect each speaker.
• The front and surround speaker cables have a colorcoded connector at one end and two bare wires at the
other end.
Color-coded wire
(Connect to speaker)
Color-coded connector
(Connect to rear panel)
• Since there is only one terminal to connect the two
center speakers, you will need to use the supplied Ycable for the connection.
• Twist and pull off the protective shields on each wire.
• Connect the wires to the speaker. Each speaker in the
illustration can be identified by means of the colorcoded indicator provided on the rear-surface model
label. Match the color-coded wire with the color
indicator on the model label, then insert the colorcoded wire into the red (
into the black (
–
) side.
+
) side and the other wire
• When connecting the center speakers, connect the Ycable dual end to the two center speakers in the
same way.
English
1
2
Y-cable
3
b. Push the FM antenna
plug onto the center pin of the
FM antenna socket.
Note
1• Keep antenna cables away from other cables, the display unit and receiver subwoofer.
• If reception with the supplied antenna is poor, see
external antennas
• Do not attach any antenna other than the provided loop antenna, or an external antenna as described on page 23.
2• Don’t let it come into contact with metal objects and avoid placing near computers, television sets or other electrical appliances.
• If radio reception is poor, you may be able improve it by re-inserting each antenna wire into the opposite terminal.
• For best reception, do not untwist the AM loop antenna wires or wrap them around the loop antenna.
3 To ensure optimum reception, make sure the FM antenna is fully extended and not coiled or hanging at the rear of the unit.
on page 23.
Improving poor FM reception
and
Improving poor AM sound
To Receiver subwoofer
on page 19 or
Connecting
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Connecting up
Receiver subwoofer
Surround right
SETUP MIC
MCACC
SPEAKERS
CONTROL IN
SURROUND
RL
RL
ANTENNA
AM LOOP ANTENNA
FM UNBAL 75
AUDIO INPUT
DIGITAL
DVD/DVR1
DVD/DVR2
DIGITAL
ANALOG
(COAXIAL)
(OPTICAL)
(OPTICAL)
L
4
R
To AC outlet
5
SYSTEM CONNECTOR
USE ONLY WITH DISPLAY UNIT.
SEE INSTRUCTION MANUAL.
7
CONTROL
OUT
SUBWOOFER
CENTER FRONT
AC IN
• Connect the other end to the color-coded speaker
terminals on the rear of the receiver subwoofer. Make
sure to insert completely.
The small lug at the wire-end of the speaker plug
should face up or down depending on whether it’s
being plugged into one of the upper or lower speaker
terminals. Please make sure to connect correctly.
Upper terminalLower terminal
• When connections are completed, adjust the cable
placements. If the speakers have been fixed with the
brackets, fix the cable to the groove in the brackets as
shown.
(Gray)
Center
(Green)
Listening position
Y-cable
Front right
(Red)
Speaker system
• Fasten the cables together with the spiral wrap.
Hold multiple cables together and place the wrap
over the cables from the end.
Wrap the spiral wrap with the cables in the center.
The spiral wrap may be cut at a desired length.
5 Connect the subwoofer cable.
• Just below the subwoofer speaker, to the left of
center, you should see the subwoofer connecting
cable. Plug this into the
terminal.
SUBWOOFER SPEAKER
Surround left
(Blue)
Center
(Green)
Front left
(White)
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Caution
• These speaker terminals carry
voltage
. To prevent the risk of electric shock when
HAZARDOUS LIVE
connecting or disconnecting the speaker cables,
disconnect the power cord before touching any
uninsulated parts.
• Do not connect any speakers other than those
supplied to this system.
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Connecting up
DIGITAL
(OPTICAL)
ITAL
AUDIO INPUT
ANALOG
R
L
02
• Do not connect the supplied speakers to any
amplifier other than the one supplied with this
system. Connection to any other amplifier may result
in malfunction or fire.
• The center speakers and front/surround speakers are
designed with different impedance values. Be sure to
identify and connect the speakers correctly since
improper connections may result in degraded sound
or operation.
6 If you have a DVD player or other source1
component you want to connect, connect it now before
connecting the power cord in the next step.
See
Connecting auxiliary components
on page 23 for how
to connect a digital source component.
7 Connect the power cord.
2
• Connect the power cord to AC inlet on the receiver
subwoofer. Connect the power cord to a wall socket.
Using this system for TV audio
If your TV has a stereo audio output you can connect it to
this system and enjoy surround TV sound.
Important
• When connecting this system, be sure to switch
power off and disconnect the power cord from the
wall socket. Connect the power cord to the wall
socket only after completing all other connections.
AM LOOP ANTENNA
FM UNBAL 75
MCACC
SETUP MIC
CONTROL IN
AUDIO INPUT
DIGITAL
DVD/DVR1
DVD/DVR2
CONTROL
SPEAKERS
SYSTEM CONNECTOR
OUT
SUBWOOFER
SURROUND
RL
USE ONLYWITH DISPLAY UNIT.SEE INSTRUCTION MANUAL.
CENTERFRONT
RL
AC IN
1 Connect the audio output jacks on your TV to the
ANALOG input jacks on the receiver subwoofer.
Use the red/white stereo audio cable (not supplied) for
this connection. Make sure you match the left and right
outputs with their corresponding inputs for correct
stereo sound.
• You can use the
source you want, such as a tape deck, etc.
DIGITAL
ANALOG
(COAXIAL)
(OPTICAL)
(OPTICAL)
L
R
ANALOG
input jacks for any analog
1
To Audio output
TV
English
Note
1 Make sure to connect a TV or monitor (for video sources) to take advantage of this system’s home theater potential. Please refer to the
instruction manual supplied with your TV or monitor for connection details.
2• Do not use any power cord other than the one supplied with this system.
• Do not use the supplied power cord for any purpose other than connecting to this system.
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Controls and displays
Chapter 3
Controls and displays
Display unit
146523
1
STANDBY/ON
Press to switch the system on/into standby.
2 Front panel display
See below for details.
3 IR remote sensor
(page 14)
4
AUDIO INPUT (page 23)
Press repeatedly to select one of the external audio
inputs (
DVD/DVR1, DVD/DVR2, DIGITAL
5
SURROUND
Use to select a Surround mode (page 16).
6
VOLUME
Use to adjust the volume.
buttons
or
ANALOG
).
Display
1
DTS F.SURR.
2D
2PL
1
DTS
Lights during playback of a DTS source (page 16).
2
F.SURR.
Lights when one of the Front Stage Surround
Advance listening modes is selected (page 17).
SURR.
Lights when one of the Advanced Surround listening
modes is selected (page 17).
3 SOUND
Lights when Sound Retriever is active (page 17).
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4 Tuner indicators
– Lights when a broadcast is being received.
– Lights when a stereo FM broadcast is being
received in auto stereo mode.
(page 19)
2 3
SOUND
kHz
MHz
789
6
– Lights when FM mono reception is selected.
5 kHz / MHz
Indicates the frequency unit shown in the character
display (
kHz
6 Character display
7
Lights when sleep timer is active (page 26).
82 PL II
Lights during Dolby Pro Logic II decoding (page 16).
92 D
Lights during playback of a Dolby Digital source
(page 16).
for AM,
54
MHz
for FM).
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Controls and displays
RECEIVER
03
Remote control
1
STANDBY/ON
2
4
DVD/DVR1 DVD/DVR2
5
7
SETUP
9
10
12
SOUND
RETRIEVER
SURROUND
13
17
1
STANDBY/ON
Press to switch the receiver subwoofer on or into
standby.
2
MUTE
Press to mute all audio from the speakers. Press again to
cancel and restore the sound.
3
VOLUME
Use to adjust the volume.
+/–
MUTE
VOLUME
ENTER
TUNE
ST
ENTER
TUNE
SOUND
ADVANCED F.S.SURR MCACC
CHANNELVOLUME
TV
TV CONTROL
RECEIVER
DIGITAL ANALOG
FM/AM
SLEEP
CLEAR
ST
INPUT
SR
TEST
TONE
3
6
8
11
14
15
16
4 Input select buttons
DVD/DVR1
– Press to select the
DVD/DVR1
digital
audio input.
DVD/DVR2
– Press to select the
DVD/DVR2
digital
audio input.
DIGITAL
– Press to select the
ANALOG
– Press to select the
DIGITAL
ANALOG
audio input.
audio input.
(page 23)
FM/AM
– Press to select the built-in radio tuner.
(page 19)
5 Number buttons, CLEAR and ENTER
Use the number buttons for entering radio stations
directly, and so on.
CLEAR
Use
Use
6
to clear an entry and start again.
ENTER
to confirm an entry.
SLEEP
Press to set the sleep timer (page 26).
7
SETUP
Use to access the menu system for surround sound
setup, tuner settings and so on (page 15, 19, 20, 21, 26).
8 SR+
Use to setup the SR+ features and to select the SR+
mode (page 25).
9
///
(cursor buttons) and
ENTER
Use to navigate the receiver subwoofer menus.
10
SOUND (page 18)
Press to access the sound menu, from which you can
adjust bass and treble, etc.
11
TEST TONE
Use to output the test tone (for speaker setup) (page 22).
12 SOUND RETRIEVER
Press to restore CD quality sound to compressed stereo
audio sources (page 17).
13
SURROUND
Use to select a Surround mode (page 16).
14
ADVANCED
Use to select a Pioneer original surround mode
(page 17).
15
F.S.SURR
Use to select a Front Stage Surround Advance mode
(page 17).
16
MCACC
Starts the Auto MCACC setup (page 15).
17 TV CONTROL
(page 27)
After setting up, use these controls to control your TV.
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Controls and displays
Using the remote control
Please keep in mind the following when using the remote
control:
• Make sure that there are no obstacles between the
remote and the remote sensor on the unit.
• Remote operation may become unreliable if strong
sunlight or fluorescent light is shining on the unit’s
remote sensor.
• Remote controllers for different devices can interfere
with each other. Avoid using remotes for other
equipment located close to this unit.
• Replace the batteries when you notice a fall off in the
operating range of the remote.
• Use within the operating range in front of the remote
control sensor on the display unit, as shown.
30
30
7 m
Putting the batteries in the remote
control
1 Open the battery compartment cover on the back of
the remote control.
2 Insert two AA/R6 batteries into the battery
compartment following the indications (
the compartment.
3 Close the cover.
Caution
Incorrect use of batteries can result in hazards such
as leakage and bursting. Please observe the
following:
• Don’t mix new and old batteries together.
• Don’t use different kinds of battery together —
although they may look similar, different batteries
may have different voltages.
• Make sure that the plus and minus ends of each
battery match the indications in the battery
compartment.
• Remove batteries from equipment that isn’t going to
be used for a month or more.
• When disposing of used batteries, please comply
with governmental regulations or environmental
public instruction’s rules that apply in your country or
area.
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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.
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Getting started
SLEEP
04
Chapter 4
Getting started
SOUND
RETRIEVER
System demo setting
Switches the automatic demo feature on or off (this
starts when you plug in for the first time).
ENTER
CLEAR
TUNE
TUNE
ENTER
ENTER
TUNE
TUNE
.
ST
ST
SR
TEST
TONE
ENTER
.
SETUP
SETUP
ST
ST
SOUND
1Switch the system into standby.
2 Press
SETUP
.
3 Use the
/
(cursor left/right) buttons to select
DEMO from the menu, then press
/
4 Use the
setting, then press
(cursor up/down) buttons to select a
ENTER
Select from:
DEMO ON
•
•
DEMO OFF
– Switches the demo display on.
– Switches the demo display off and the
system into standby.
STANDBY/ON
STANDBY/ON
DVD/DVR1 DVD/DVR2
MUTE
VOLUME
DIGITAL ANALOG
CHANNEL
TV
1 Connect the microphone to the MCACC SETUP MIC
jack on the rear panel.
MCACC
SETUP MIC
ANTENNA
AM LOOP ANTENNA
FM UNBAL 75
MCACC
SETUP MIC
CONTROL IN
AUDIO INPUT
DIGITAL
DVD/DVR1
DVD/DVR2
DIGITAL
SPEAKERS
CONTROL
SYSTEM CONNECTOR
USE ONLY WITH DISPLAY UNIT.
SEE INSTRUCTION MANUAL.
OUT
SUBWOOFER
SURROUND
RL
CENTER FRONT
RL
AC IN
ANALOG
(COAXIAL)
(OPTICAL)
(OPTICAL)
L
R
2 Place the microphone at your normal listening
position.
Place the mic horizontally about ear level at your normal
listening position using a table or chair.
Make sure there are no obstacles between the speakers
and the microphone.
3 If the receiver subwoofer is off, press
ON
Using the Auto MCACC setup for
optimal surround sound
The Multichannel Acoustic Calibration (MCACC) system
measures the acoustic characteristics of your listening
area, taking into account ambient noise, and testing for
channel delay and channel level. After you have set up
the microphone provided, the system uses the
information from a series of test tones to optimize the
speaker settings and equalization (Acoustic Calibration
EQ) for your particular room.
Important
• The test tones used for Auto MCACC setup are loud;
however, do not turn the volume down during setup
as this may result in a sub-optimal setup.
• Make sure the microphone and speakers are not
moved during the MCACC setup.
1
to turn the power on.
MCACC
4 Press
Try to be as quiet as possible after pressing
volume increases automatically and the system outputs
a series of test tones.
• To cancel Auto MCACC setup before it has finished,
press
previous settings.
• If the ambient noise level is too high,
the display for five seconds. To exit and check the
noise levels
ENTER
• If you see an
display, there may be a problem with your mic or the
speaker connections. To try again, press
when you see
.
MCACC
. The unit will continue to use the
2
, press
MCACC
when
RETRY
ERR MIC
RETRY
, or to try again, press
shows in the display.
or
ERR SP
3
.
When the MCACC setup is complete, the volume level
returns to normal,
COMPLETE4 shows in the display, and
Acoustic Calibration EQ is activated.
Note
1 You only need to use the Auto MCACC setup once (unless you change the placement of your speakers or your room layout).
2• If the room environment is not optimal for the Auto MCACC setup (too much ambient noise, echo off the walls, obstacles blocking the speakers from
the microphone) the final settings may be incorrect. Check for household appliances (air conditioner, fridge, fan, etc.), that may be affecting the
environment and switch them off if necessary.
• Some older TVs may interfere with the operation of the mic. If this seems to be happening, switch off the TV during Auto MCACC setup.
3 If this doesn’t work, press
4 If
COMPLETE
5 See
Listening with Acoustic Calibration EQ
MCACC
doesn’t appear, it is likely an error occurred during the setup. Please check all connections and try again.
, turn off the power, and check the problem indicated by the
on page 18 to switch on/off Acoustic Calibration EQ.
ERR
message, then try the Auto MCACC setup again.
MCACCADVANCED F.S.SURRSURROUND
MCACC
VOLUME
INPUT
STANDBY/
MCACC
NOISY
blinks in
message in the
ENTER
5
. The
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SOUND
TONE
05
Listening to your system
Chapter 5
Listening to your system
Auto listening mode
The Auto listening mode is the simplest way to listen to
any source as it was mastered: the output from the
speakers mirrors the channels in the source material.
If you set up the system for Front surround (page 4), the
Front Surround modes will give the best results (see
Using Front Stage Surround Advance
SOUND
RETRIEVER
SURROUND
CHANNEL
TV
• Press
SURROUND
to select the AUTO listening
mode.
If the source is Dolby Digital or DTS, the front panel 2 D
or
DTS
indicator lights.
• You can also use the
SURROUND
display unit to change the listening mode.
Listening in surround sound
You can listen to stereo or multichannel sources in
surround sound. Surround sound is generated from
stereo sources using one of the Dolby Pro Logic
decoding modes.
If you set up the system for Front surround (page 4), the
Front Surround modes will give the best results (see
Using Front Stage Surround Advance
SOUND
SOUND
RETRIEVER
SURROUND
CHANNEL
• Press
SURROUND
mode.
• You can also use the
display unit to change the listening mode.
The choices that appear in the display will vary according
to the type of source that’s playing.
If the source is Dolby Digital or DTS, the front panel
or
DTS
indicator lights.
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repeatedly to select a listening
SURROUND
TUNE
TUNE
on page 17).
MCACCADVANCED F .S.SURRSURROUND
VOLUME
INPUT
on page 17).
TEST
TONE
MCACCADVANCED F .S.SURRSURROUND
VOLUME
button on the
button on the
Dolby Pro Logic II Music settings
When listening in Dolby Pro Logic II Music mode (see
above), there are three settings you can adjust: Center
Width, Dimension, and Panorama.
1With Dolby Pro Logic II Music mode active, press
SOUND
2 Use
DIMEN. or PANORAMA then press
3 Use
then press
2
D
•
AUTO
– Auto listening mode (see above)
•
DOLBY PL
(Dolby Pro Logic) – 4.1 channel surround
sound for use with any two-channel source
MOVIE
(Dolby Pro Logic II Movie) – 5.1 channel
•
surround sound, especially suited to movie sources,
for use with any two-channel source
•
MUSIC
(Dolby Pro Logic II Music) – 5.1 channel
surround sound, especially suited to music sources,
for use with any two-channel source; see
Logic II Music settings
STEREO
•
– See
below
Listening in stereo
ENTER
SOUND
CLEAR
TUNE
TUNE
ST
ST
ST
ST
ENTER
ENTER
TUNE
TUNE
SETUP
SOUND
SOUND
RETRIEVER
on page 17
SR
TEST
TONE
Dolby Pro
.
/
•
C WIDTH
(cursor left/right) to select C WIDTH,
(Center Width) – Provides a better blend of
ENTER
.
the front speakers by spreading the center channel
between the front right and left speakers, making it
sound wider (higher settings) or narrower (lower
settings)
•
DIMEN.
(Dimension) – Adjusts the depth of the
surround sound balance from front to back, making
the sound more distant (minus settings), or more
forward (positive settings)
•
PANORAMA
– Extends the front strereo image to
include the surround speakers for a ‘wraparound’
effect.
/
(cursor up/down) to adjust the setting
ENTER
to confirm.
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Listening to your system
TUNE
Using Front Stage Surround Advance
The Front Stage Surround Advance modes are effective
when you are using the Front surround speaker setup as
described on page 4.
ST
ST
ENTER
SOUND
SOUND
RETRIEVER
CHANNEL
TV
• Press F.S.SURR to select a Front Stage Surround
Advance mode.
Press repeatedly to select
EXTRAPWR
•
FOCUS5.1
.
– Use to provide a rich surround sound
effect directed to the center area where the left and
right speakers’ sound projection converges.
•
WIDE5.1
– Use to provide a surround sound effect to
a wider area than
EXTRAPWR
•
FOCUS5.1
– Outputs stereo sound (in the case of
multi-channel sources, down-mixed stereo sound)
from the surround speakers for powerful stereo
effect.
TEST
TONE
TUNE
MCACCADVANCED F .S.SURRSURROUND
F.S. SURR
VOLUME
INPUT
FOCUS5.1, WIDE5.1
mode.
or
•
TV SURR.
– Surround sound for mono or stereo TV
broadcasts
SPORTS
•
•
•
•
– Suitable for sports programming
ADV.GAME
VIRTUAL
subwoofer and front speakers.
X-STEREO
music sources
– Suitable for TV game units
– A virtual surround effect using just the
– Powerful surround sound for stereo
Listening in stereo
You can listen to any source—stereo or multichannel—in
stereo. When playing a multichannel source, all
channels are downmixed to the front left/right speakers
and the subwoofer.
ST
ST
ENTER
SOUND
SOUND
RETRIEVER
SURROUND
CHANNEL
TV
• Press
SURROUND
repeatedly until STEREO shows in
the display.
• You can also use the
SURROUND
display unit to change the listening mode.
TEST
TONE
TUNE
MCACCADVANCED F .S.SURRSURROUND
VOLUME
INPUT
button on the
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Using Advanced Surround
The Advanced Surround effects can be used with any
multichannel or stereo source for a variety of additional
surround sound effects. These modes are designed to
provide optimum listening effect when using the
Standard surround setup described on page 6.
ST
ST
ENTER
SOUND
SOUND
RETRIEVER
CHANNEL
TV
• Press
ADVANCED
to select an Advanced Surround
mode.
Press repeatedly to select:
•
ACTION
– Suitable for action movies
UNPLUGED
•
•
EXPANDED
– Suitable for acoustic musical sources
– Wide sound field
ADVANCED
TEST
TONE
TUNE
MCACCADVANCED F .S.SURRSURROUND
VOLUME
INPUT
Using the Sound Retriever
When audio data is removed during the MP3 or WMA
compression process, sound quality often suffers from
an uneven sound image. The Sound Retriever feature
employs new DSP technology that helps bring CD quality
sound back to compressed 2-channel audio by restoring
sound pressure and smoothing jagged artifacts left over
after compression.
ST
ST
ENTER
SOUND
SOUND
SOUND
RETRIEVER
RETRIEVER
•While listening to a stereo source, press
RETRIEVER
.
Press repeatedly to switch between:
RTRV ON
•
•
— Switches the Sound Retriever on.
RTRV OFF
— Switches the Sound Retriever off.
TEST
TONE
TUNE
MCACCADVANCED F .S.SURRSURROUND
SOUND
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Listening to your system
Listening with Acoustic Calibration EQ
You can listen to sources using the Acoustic Calibration
EQ set in
Using the Auto MCACC setup for optimal
surround sound
on page 15.
Using Quiet and Midnight listening
modes
The Quiet listening feature reduces excessive bass or
treble in a sound source.
The Midnight listening feature allows you to hear
TUNE
TUNE
ENTER
ENTER
TUNE
TUNE
CLEAR
ST
ST
.
ENTER
SLEEP
SR
TEST
TONE
MCACCADVANCED F .S.SURRSURROUND
to confirm.
ENTER
SETUP
ST
ST
SOUND
SOUND
SOUND
RETRIEVER
1 Press
SOUND
.
2 Use the
MCACC EQ then press
3 Use the
/
(cursor left/right) buttons to select
ENTER
/
(cursor up/down) buttons to switch
EQ ON or EQ OFF then press
• On the
EQ OFF
setting, equalization is set to off and
speaker settings (channel delay and channel level)
remains as it is set.
• Acoustic Calibration EQ is set to on automatically
after Auto MCACC setup is used.
Enhancing dialogue
The Dialogue Enhancement feature is designed to make
the dialogue stand out from other background sounds in
a TV or movie sound track.
effective surround sound of movies at low volume levels.
1 Press SOUND.
2 Use the
TONE then press ENTER.
3 Use the
QUIET or MIDNIGHT then press ENTER to confirm.
• To cancel the Quiet or Midnight listening modes,
Adjusting the bass and treble
Use the bass and treble controls to adjust the overall
tone.
1 Press SOUND.
2 Use the
TONE then press ENTER.
3 Use the
BASS/TRE then press ENTER.
• Selecting
4 Use the
BASS or TREBLE; use the
buttons to adjust the sound then press ENTER to
confirm.
1 Press SOUND.
/
2 Use the
DIALOGUE then press ENTER.
3 Use the
the amount dialogue enhancement then press
ENTER to confirm.
Select between
(cursor left/right) buttons to select
/
(cursor up/down) buttons to select
OFF, MID
or
MAX
.
Boosting the bass level
There are two bass modes you can use to enhance the
bass in a source.
1 Press
2 Use the
BASSMODE then press
3 Use the
sound then press
Select between
/
(cursor left/right) buttons to select
/
(cursor up/down) buttons to select
select
BASS/TRE
.
/
(cursor left/right) buttons to select
/
(cursor up/down) buttons to select
BASS/TRE
cancels the Quiet and Midnight
listening modes. These modes cannot be used at the
same time.
/
(cursor left/right) buttons to select
/
(cursor up/down)
SOUND
.
/
(cursor left/right) buttons to select
ENTER
.
/
(cursor up/down) buttons to select the
ENTER
to confirm.
OFF, MUSIC
or
CINEMA
.
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Listening to the radio
06
Chapter 6
Listening to the radio
3 Use the
MONO
Listening to the radio
The tuner can receive both FM and AM broadcasts, and
lets you memorize your favorite stations so you don’t have
to manually tune in every time you want to listen.
DVD/DVR1 DVD/DVR2
ENTER
SETUP
SETUP
ST
ST
SOUND
SOUND
RETRIEVER
1 Press
FM/AM
to switch to the tuner, then press
repeatedly to select the FM or AM band.
The display shows the band and frequency.
2 Tune to a frequency.
There are three tuning modes — manual, auto, and highspeed:
Manual tuning
•
– Press
change the displayed frequency.
•
Auto tuning
– Press and hold
frequency display starts to move, then release. The
tuner will stop on the next station it finds. Repeat to
keep searching.
•
High-speed tuning
the frequency display starts to move rapidly. Keep the
button held down until you reach the frequency you
want. If necessary, fine tune the frequency using the
manual tuning method.
Improving poor FM reception
If you’re listening to an FM station in stereo but the
reception is weak, you can improve the sound quality by
switching to mono.
1 Tune to an FM radio station then press
2 Use the
FM MODE then press
/
(cursor left/right) buttons to choose
ENTER
ANALOGDIGITAL
FM/AM
SLEEP
CLEAR
SR
TUNE
TUNE
ST
ST
ENTER
ENTER
TEST
TONE
TUNE
TUNE
TUNE +/–
repeatedly to
TUNE +/–
– Press and hold
.
until the
TUNE +/–
SETUP
until
.
then press
The mono indicator ( ) lights when the tuner is in mono
reception mode.
Select
FM AUTO
mode (the stereo indicator () lights when receiving a
stereo broadcast).
Improving poor AM sound
The simplest way to improve the sound quality of AM
radio is to make sure that the TV in the room is switched
off. Also try changing the position and direction of the
AM loop antenna.
Changing the noise cut mode
If you find that the sound quality is bad even after trying
the above, you may be able to improve it using a different
noise cut mode. Just choose the one that sounds best.
1 Tune to an AM radio station then press
2 Use the
NOISECUT then press
3 Use the
Noise cut mode (1, 2 or 3) then press
Memorizing stations
You can save up to 30 station presets so that you always
have easy access to your favorite stations without having
to tune in manually each time.
1 Tune to an FM or AM radio station.
Select mono or auto-stereo reception (FM) or the Noise
Cut mode (AM) as necessary. These settings are saved
along with the preset.
2 Press
SETUP
3 Use the
ST.MEM. then press
4 Use the
station preset you want then press
Listening to station presets
1Make sure the tuner function is selected.
2 Use the
• Alternatively, use the number buttons to select a
preset directly.
/
(cursor up/down) buttons to select
ENTER
.
above to switch back to auto-stereo
SETUP
/
(cursor left/right) buttons to choose
ENTER
.
/
(cursor up/down) buttons to select a
ENTER
.
/
(cursor left/right) buttons to choose
ENTER
.
/
(cursor up/down) buttons to select the
ST +/–
buttons to select a station preset.
ENTER
.
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FM
.
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Listening to the radio
Changing the frequency step
If you find that you can’t tune into stations successfully,
the frequency step may not be suitable for your country/
region.
1Switch the system into standby.
SETUP
2 Press
3 Use the
‘AM 9K/10K’, then press
4 Use the
setting then press
•
AM 9K
50 kHz step for FM
•
AM 10K
100 kHz step for FM
.
/
(cursor left/right) buttons to select
ENTER
.
/
(cursor up/down) buttons to select a
ENTER
– 9 kHz step for AM;
– 10 kHz step for AM;
to confirm.
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Surround sound settings
07
Chapter 7
Surround sound settings
5 Press
ENTER
when you’re finished.
SETUP
.
/
(cursor left/right) buttons to select
/
(cursor left/right) to select a speaker;
– Surround right speaker
– Surround left speaker
– Subwoofer
ENTER
when you’re finished.
SETUP
.
/
(cursor left/right) buttons to select
ENTER
Using the Setup menu
From the Setup menu you can access all the surround
sound settings of the system
speaker distances, dynamic range adjustment and dual
mono audio playback.
Use the following buttons to use the Setup menu.
Channel level setting
The Auto MCACC feature (see page 15) should give you
the best surround sound setup. However you may find
that by further adjustment of the channel levels you can
improve the surround sound in your listening room.
This method of setting the channel levels allows you to
listen to a source and adjust the levels of each playback
channel. Note that the channel level settings for stereo
playback are independent of the settings for surround
sound playback.
A further method of setting the channel levels is to use
the test tone method. See
using the test tone
1 Select stereo or multichannel playback for a source.
SETUP
2 Press
3 Use the
CH LEVEL
4 Use
(cursor up/down) to adjust the level of that channel.
• You can adjust the level of each channel by ±10 dB.
• If the system is in Stereo or Virtual mode, or a stereo
source is playing in Auto mode, you will not be able
to adjust the center or surround channels.
.
/
(cursor left/right) buttons to select
, then press
/
(cursor left/right) to select a channel;
1
, including channel levels,
TUNE
TUNE
ENTER
ENTER
TUNE
TUNE
CLEAR
SLEEP
SR
ST
ST
TEST
TONE
MCACCADVANCED F .S.SURRSURROUND
SETUP
SETUP
SOUND
SOUND
RETRIEVER
ENTER
ST
ST
Adjusting the channel levels
on page 22 for more on this.
ENTER
.
/
• If you use the Auto MCACC feature again, it will
overwrite the settings you have made here.
Speaker distance setting
The Auto MCACC feature (see page 15) should give you
the best surround sound setup. However you may find
that by further adjustment of the speaker distance
settings you can improve the surround sound in your
listening room.
Set the distance of each speaker from your normal
listening position.
1 Press
2 Use the
DISTANCE, then press
3 Use
(cursor up/down) to adjust the distance.
Adjust the following speakers:
•
L
– Front left speaker
C
– Center speaker
•
R
– Front right speaker
•
•
SR
SL
•
•
SW
Each speaker can be adjusted from
4 Press
• If you use the Auto MCACC feature again, it will
overwrite the settings you have made here.
Dynamic Range Control
When watching Dolby Digital or DTS material at low
volume, low level sounds — including some of the
dialogue — can be difficult to hear properly. Using one of
the Dynamic Range Control (DRC) settings can help by
bringing up the low level sounds, while controlling high
level peaks.
Dynamic Range Control works only with Dolby Digital
soundtracks and some DTS soundtracks.
1 Press
2 Use the
DRC, then press
ENTER
.
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.
/
0.3 m
to
9.0 m
.
Note
1 There are other settings you can adjust from the Setup menu; these are explained in
information
on page 26.
Listening to the radio
on page 19 and
Additional
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Surround sound settings
3 Use
/
(cursor up/down) to select a setting.
Select one of the following:
DRC OFF (default)
•
– No dynamic range adjustment
(use when listening at higher volume)
•
DRC MID
– Mid setting
DRC HIGH
•
– Dynamic range is reduced (loud sounds
are reduced in volume while quieter sounds are
increased)
4 Press
ENTER
to exit.
Dual mono setting
Specifies how dual mono encoded Dolby Digital or DTS
soundtracks should be played. You can also use this
setting to switch the audio channel on DVD-RW discs
recorded with bilingual audio.
1 Press
SETUP
.
2 Use the
DUALMONO, then press
3 Use
Select one of the following:
•
•
•
4 Press
/
(cursor left/right) buttons to select
ENTER
.
/
(cursor up/down) to select a setting.
CH1 MONO (default)
CH2 MONO
CH1/CH2
– Both channels are played through the
– Only channel 1 is played
– Only channel 2 is played
front speakers
ENTER
to exit.
Adjusting the channel levels using the
test tone
If you prefer, you can set the channel levels using a test
tone as a reference, rather than playing a source (see
Channel level setting
through each speaker in turn, allowing you to adjust the
level as it plays.
Note that the channel level settings for stereo sources
are independent of the settings for surround sound
sources.
1 Press
SURROUND
mode.
• If you want to set the channel levels for stereo (two
channel) playback, select the
mode.
2 Press
TEST TONE
The test tone is output from each speaker in turn.
3While a test tone is playing, use the
up/down) buttons to adjust that channel level.
The aim is to adjust the levels so that you hear the test
tone at the same volume from each speaker. You can
adjust the level of each channel by ±10 dB.
• You can adjust the overall volume of test tone output
using the
the channel level settings).
• If the system is in Stereo or Virtual mode, you will not
be able to adjust the center or surround channels.
• Because of the ultra low frequencies the subwoofer
produces, it may sound quieter than it really is. We
suggest adjusting the subwoofer level while listening
to a source. See the method described in
level setting
4When you’re done, press
setup.
• If you use the Auto MCACC feature again, it will
overwrite the settings you have made here.
on page 21). A test tone is played
TUNE
TUNE
TUNE
TUNE
ENTER
ENTER
CLEAR
ST
VOLUME
SLEEP
SR
TEST
TEST
TONE
TONE
MCACCADVANCED F .S.SURRSURROUND
ENTER
SETUP
SOUND
SOUND
RETRIEVER
SURROUND
ST
ST
CHANNEL
to select the Auto listening
STEREO
.
VOLUME +/–
buttons (this does not affect
on page 21.
ENTER
to exit test tone
listening
/
(cursor
Channel
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Other connections
08
Chapter 8
Other connections
Important
• When connecting this system or changing
connections, be sure to switch power off and
disconnect the power cord from the wall socket.
After completing all connections, connect the power
cord to the wall socket.
Connecting auxiliary components
The receiver subwoofer has several digital inputs for
digital playback components, such as DVD, CD and MD
players.
AUDIO INPUT
DIGITAL
DVD/DVR2
MCACC
SETUP MIC
SUBWOOFER
CENTER FRONT
(OPTICAL)
SPEAKERS
SURROUND
RL
RL
CONTROL IN
DIGITAL
(OPTICAL)
ANTENNA
AM LOOP ANTENNA
FM UNBAL 75
AUDIO INPUT
DIGITAL
DVD/DVR1
DVD/DVR2
DIGITAL
(COAXIAL)
(OPTICAL)
(OPTICAL)
To digital audio
output (coaxial)
To digital audio
output (optical)
ANALOG
L
R
or
DVD/DVR1
(COAXIAL)
SYSTEM CONNECTOR
USE ONLY WITH DISPLAY UNIT.
SEE INSTRUCTION MANUAL.
AC IN
DVD player, etc.
CONTROL
OUT
• Connect the digital output jack on your DVD
player, etc. to one of the DIGITAL input jacks on the
receiver subwoofer.
Use a commercially available optical cable or supplied
coaxial cable to make this connection.
Connecting an analog audio component
You can use the
analog audio component, such as a tape player. See
this system for TV audio
(this explains connecting the audio output from your TV,
but any analog audio component can be connected).
ANALOG
input jacks to connect an
on page 11 for connection details
Listening to an external audio source
You can connect both analog and digital external audio
sources to this system. Digital audio sources include
digital satellite receivers, CD recorders, etc. Analog
sources include your TV. See also
components
above.
Connecting auxiliary
1 If the system isn’t already on, press
ON
Also make sure that the external source (TV, satellite
receiver, etc.) is switched on.
2 Select DVD/DVR1, DVD/DVR2, DIGITAL or ANALOG
to select the source for playback.
These buttons correspond with the input jacks on the
receiver subwoofer.
3 If necessary, start playback of the external source.
Connecting external antennas
For an external AM antenna, use 5 to 6 meters of vinylinsulated wire and set up either indoors or outdoors.
Leave the loop antenna connected.
For an external FM antenna, use a PAL connector to hook
up an external FM antenna.
Using
STANDBY/ON
STANDBY/ON
MUTE
VOLUME
DVD/DVR1 DVD/DVR2
ANALOGDIGITAL
FM/AM
to switch on.
external FM antennaexternal AM antenna
Outdoor antenna
Indoor antenna
(vinyl-coated Wire)
(5 m to 6 m)
MCACC
SETUP MIC
SPEAKERS
SURROUND
RL
RL
ANTENNA
FM UNBAL 75
CONTROL IN
DIGITAL
DVD/DVR1
DVD/DVR2
(COAXIAL)
(OPTICAL)
ANTENNA
FM UNBAL 75
PAL connector
CONTROL
SYSTEM CONNECTOR
OUT
AM LOOP ANTENNA
USE ONLY WITH DISPLAY UNIT.
SEE INSTRUCTION MANUAL.
AC IN
SUBWOOFER
CENTER FRONT
STANDBY/
Loop antenna
AM LOOP ANTENNA
AUDIO INPUT
DIGITAL
ANALOG
(OPTICAL)
L
R
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Other connections
Using this unit with a Pioneer plasma
display
If you have a Pioneer plasma display1, you can use an
SR+ cable
of various convenient features, such as controlling this
unit via the plasma display’s remote sensor, automatic
video input switching of the plasma display, display unit
messages appearing on the plasma display screen, and
automatic volume muting on the plasma display.
2
to connect it to this unit and take advantage
CONTROL IN
AM LOOP ANTENNA
SPEAKERS
SURROUND
RL
RL
FM UNBAL 75
CONTROL IN
AUDIO INPUT
DIGITAL
DVD/DVR1
DVD/DVR2
DIGITAL
ANALOG
(COAXIAL)
(OPTICAL)
(OPTICAL)
L
R
SYSTEM CONNECTOR
USE ONLY WITH DISPLAY UNIT.
SEE INSTRUCTION MANUAL.
MCACC
SETUP MIC
CONTROL
OUT
SUBWOOFER
CENTER FRONT
AC IN
CONTROL
OUT
SR+ Setup for Pioneer plasma displays
Make the following settings if you have connected a
Pioneer plasma display to this unit using an SR+ cable.
TUNE
TUNE
ENTER
ENTER
TUNE
TUNE
CLEAR
SLEEP
SR
SR
ST
ST
TEST
TONE
MCACCADVANCED F.S.SURRSURROUND
ENTER
SETUP
ST
ST
SOUND
SOUND
RETRIEVER
1 Press SR+.
/
2 Use the
(cursor left/right) buttons to
choose SETUP, then press ENTER.
/
3 Use the
(cursor left/right) buttons to
choose the setting you want to adjust.
The current setting is shown for each option as you cycle
through the display. See below for a full list and
description of each.
4 Use the
/
(cursor up/down) buttons to adjust
the setting.
5 Repeat steps 3 and 4 to make other settings.
6 When you’re done, press ENTER to leave the SR+
setup menu.
Pioneer plasma display
Automatic plasma display volume muting
When Volume Control is switched on, the volume of the
Important
• With an SR+ cable connected, the remote must now
be pointed towards your plasma display rather than
the display unit of the receiver subwoofer in order to
control the receiver subwoofer.
• Use a 3-ringed miniplug SR+ cable to connect the
CONTROL IN jack of this unit to the CONTROL OUT
jack of your plasma display.
3
Before you can use the extra SR+ features, you need to
make a few settings in the unit — see
Pioneer plasma displays
Note
1 This system is compatible with all Pioneer plasma displays from 2003 onward.
2 The 3-ringed SR+ cable from Pioneer is commercially available under the part number ADE7095. Contact the Pioneer Customer Support division for
more information on obtaining an SR+ cable.
3 You won’t be able to use the remote sensor of this unit with the
display. You can use the remote sensor of the plasma display (even in standby) as long as the power isn’t switched off.
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below.
SR+ Setup for
plasma display is automatically muted when the receiver
subwoofer is switched on, or the receiver subwoofer’s
input function is changed to one that you would want to
hear the sound from the receiver subwoofer rather than
the plasma display (DVD, for example).
•
VOL.C ON
– When this unit is switched on, or the
input function is changed, the volume on the plasma
display is muted so only sound from this unit is
heard.
•
VOL.C OFF
– This unit does not control the volume of
the plasma display
CONTROL IN
jack of this unit connected to the
CONTROL OUT
jack of your plasma
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Automatic plasma display input switching
In order that the plasma display can switch automatically
to the correct input when you switch the input function of
the receiver subwoofer, you need to tell it how your
system is connected.
For example, if you connected your DVD player to the
DV1
input on the receiver subwoofer, and to input 2 on
your plasma display, select the
that when you switch the input function of the receiver
subwoofer to
display will automatically switch to input 2.
For each receiver subwoofer input function (
DVR1),
(ANALOG)) you can select:
•
•
•
• Note that certain PDP inputs (ex.
• The SR+ setting remains in effect even in standby.
• The SR+ setting does not affect the FM/AM tuner
DV1
to watch your DVD player, the plasma
DV2
(DVD/DVR2),
NONE
– does not switch the plasma display input
PDP1
to
PDP7
one of the numbered inputs. (Note that the number
displayed may vary depending on the plasma display
to which you connect this unit.)
TVTN
TV tuner
Note
referred to on your plasma display as ‘PC Input’.
function.
– switches the plasma display input to
– switches the plasma display to its built-in
DV1 PDP2
DIG
(DIGITAL),
setting here so
DV1
ANA
PDP7
) may be
(DVD/
Using the SR+ mode with a Pioneer plasma
display
1 Press SR+ on the remote.
/
2 Use
then press ENTER.
• The SR+ setting is maintained even after switching
the receiver subwoofer into standby then back on.
Automatic muting and input switching will be
effective when the receiver subwoofer is switched on.
• If you disconnect the SR+ cable or switch the plasma
display off while SR+ is on, the
remains.
• To switch to
SR+ OFF
(cursor left/right) to select SR+ ON
SR+ ON
setting
SR+ OFF
.
, follow steps 1 and 2, selecting
About control out connections
Many Pioneer components support SR CONTROL
connections, by which you can use the remote controls
of any connected components by aiming them at the
sensor of just one component.
When you use a remote control, the control signal is
passed along the chain to the appropriate component.
If you choose to use this feature, you must make sure that
you also have at least one set of analog or coaxial digital
audio jacks connected to another component for
grounding purposes.
• Using a cable with mono mini-plugs on either
side (sold separately), connect the CONTROL IN jack
on another Pioneer component to the CONTROL OUT
jack on the receiver subwoofer.
This will allow you to control the other component (such
as a DVD recorder in a cabinet) by pointing its remote at
the display unit supplied with this receiver subwoofer.
• You can also connect this receiver subwoofer to your
plasma display as described above, in which case
you should point the remote at the plasma display to
control your DVD player, receiver subwoofer, and
plasma display.
English
Note
• You can control this unit with the plasma display’s
remote sensor even in standby, but you can’t control
this unit with either this unit’s remote sensor or the
plasma display’s remote sensor when the plasma
display is switched off (AC off) and the SR+ cable is
connected to the
CONTROL IN
jack of this unit.
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Additional information
Chapter 9
Additional information
Setting the sleep timer
The sleep timer switches off the receiver subwoofer after
a specified time so you can fall asleep without worrying
1
about it.
SLEEP
TUNE
ENTER
CLEAR
SLEEP
SR
ST
TEST
1 Press the
ENTER
SETUP
ST
SLEEP
button to select an option.
Choose between the following options:
SLP ON
•
•
After selecting
– Switches off after about an hour
SLP OFF
– Cancels the sleep timer
SLP ON
, you can press
SLEEP
again to
check how much time is left. Each line indicates
approximately 12 minutes (remaining):
SLP -----
Dimming the display
You can choose to dim the display if you find it too
2
bright.
CLEAR
TUNE
TUNE
ENTER
ENTER
TUNE
TUNE
.
ENTER
SLEEP
SR
ST
ST
TEST
TONE
.
ENTER
SETUP
SETUP
ST
ST
SOUND
SOUND
1 Press
SETUP
.
2 Use the
DIMMER
3 Use the
/
(cursor left/right) buttons to select
then press
ENTER
/
(cursor up/down) buttons to select
LIGHT or DARK then press
DTS CD setting
If you play a DTS-encoded CD, you will need to change
this setting to hear the decoded signal.
1Switch the system into standby.
2 Press
SETUP
.
3 Use the
CD TYPE from the menu, then press
4 Use the
setting, then press
/
(cursor left/right) buttons to select
ENTER
/
(cursor up/down) buttons to select a
ENTER
.
.
Select from:
NORMAL
•
– Use for playback of regular audio CDs.
Some DTS-encoded CDs will output noise when
played.
•
DTS-CD
– Use for playback of DTS-encoded CDs, but
note that the beginning of regular CD tracks may be
skipped.
Resetting the system
Use this procedure to reset all system settings to the
factory default.
1Switch the system on.
2 Press and hold SURROUND then press the
STANDBY/ON button on the display unit.
The next time you switch on, all the system settings
should be reset.
Note
1 The display dims when the sleep timer is set.
2 The display dims when the sleep timer is set, regardless of this setting.
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VOLUME
09
Installation and maintenance
Hints on installation
We want you to enjoy using this system for years to come,
so please bear in mind the following points when
choosing a location:
Do...
Use in a well-ventilated room.
Place on a solid, flat, level surface, such as a table, shelf or
stereo rack
.
Don’t...
Use in a place exposed to high temperatures or humidity,
including near radiators and other heat-generating
appliances.
Place on a window sill or other place where the system will
be exposed to direct sunlight.
Use in an excessively dusty or damp environment.
Place directly on top of an amplifier, or other component in
your stereo system that becomes hot in use.
Use near a television or monitor as you may experience
interference—especially if the television uses an indoor
antenna.
Use in a kitchen or other room where the system may be
exposed to smoke or steam.
Use on a thick rug or carpet, or cover with cloth—this may
prevent proper cooling of the system unit.
Place on an unstable surface, or one that is not large enough
to support all four of the system unit’s feet.
Setting up the remote to control your
TV
You can use the supplied remote to control your TV. To be
able to use this feature you first have to program the
remote with a maker code from the table on the following
page.
DVD/DVR1 DVD/DVR2
ENTER
SETUP
ST
SOUND
SOUND
RETRIEVER
CHANNEL
CHANNEL
TV
TV
1 Switch on your TV.
2 Press and hold down the
the maker code for your TV.
• If the maker’s name of your TV doesn’t appear in the
table, you will not be able to use this remote to
control your TV.
3 Point the remote towards your TV and press
to check that the remote works with your TV.
If the remote is set up correctly, the TV should switch off.
If it doesn’t and there is another code given for your
maker, repeat step
2
with a new code.
TUNE
ENTER
TUNE
TV CONTROL
TV CONTROL
ANALOGDIGITAL
FM/AM
SLEEP
CLEAR
CLEAR
SR
ST
TEST
TONE
MCACCADVANCED F.S.SURRSURROUND
VOLUME
VOLUME
INPUT
INPUT
CLEAR
button, then enter
TV
English
Using the TV remote control buttons
The table below shows how to use this remote control
with your TV.
Button
TV
INPUT
TV VOLUME
TV CHANNEL
What it does
Press to switch the TV on/off (standby)
Press to change the TV’s video input
Use to adjust the TV volume
Use to change TV channels
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Additional information
Preset code list
Please note that there are cases where only certain functions may be controllable after assigning the proper preset code, or the
codes for the manufacturer in the list will not work for the model that you are using.
WALTHAM 643
WATSON 607
WATT RADIO 632, 642, 649
WHITE WESTINGHOUSE 607
YOKO 607, 642, 646
ZENITH 603, 620
PIONEER
651
Code(s)
600, 631, 632, 607, 636, 642,
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Troubleshooting
Incorrect operations are often mistaken for trouble and malfunctions. If you think that there is something wrong with
this component, check the points below. Sometimes the trouble may lie in another component. Investigate the other
components and electrical appliances being used. If the trouble cannot be rectified even after exercising the checks
listed below, ask your nearest Pioneer authorized service center or your dealer to carry out repair work.
• If the system does not operate normally due to external effects such as static electricity disconnect the plug from
the outlet and insert again to return to normal operating conditions.
• For audio-related problems, please also check the settings of the audio playback device. See the operating
instructions for the device for detailed information.
General
Problem
The power does not
turn on, or switches off
suddenly (an error
message may be
displayed at startup).
No sound is output
when an input function
is selected.
No sound from
surround or center
speakers.
Can’t operate using the
remote control.
Remedy
• Leave the unit plugged in, wait for one minute, then switch back on.
• Make sure there are no loose strands of wire touching the unit. This could cause the system to
shut off automatically.
• Check that the speakers are connected correctly.
• Make sure there is enough space for ventilation around the receiver subwoofer.
• Make sure the voltage of the mains power source is correct for the model.
• Try reducing the volume level.
• If the problem persists, take it to your nearest Pioneer authorized service center or your dealer for
servicing.
• If you’re using the line input, make sure the component is connected correctly (see
auxiliary components
• Turn up the volume.
• Press
MUTE
• Refer to
• Check that you haven’t selected the
sound
on page 16).
• Connect the speakers properly (refer to Connecting up).
• Replace the batteries (
• Operate within 7 m, 30° of the remote sensor (
• Remove any obstacles or operate from another position.
• Avoid exposing the remote sensor on the front panel to direct light.
• For operating the other Pioneer component connected to the
subwoofer, make sure that the control cable and coaxial cable or at least one set of analog audio
cables are connected. (page 25)
• If the receiver subwoofer is connected to a Pioneer plasma display with an SR+ cable, check that
the plasma display is switched on. Point the remote control at the plasma display in order to operate
the receiver subwoofer.
• Check that nothing is mistakenly plugged into the
on page 23).
on the remote control to turn muting off.
Channel level setting
on page 21 to check the speaker levels.
AUTO, STEREO
Putting the batteries in the remote control
, or
VIRTUAL
mode (see
Using the remote control
CONTROL IN
on page 14).
CONTROL OUT
jack.
on page 14).
Connecting
Listening in surround
jack of this receiver
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Additional information
Tuner
Problem
Considerable noise in
radio broadcasts.
Auto tuning does not
pick up some stations.
Error Messages
Message
2CH ONLY
96K
MUTING
EXIT
NOISY
ERR MIC
ERR SP
EEP ERROR
NO SPTYP
Remedy
• Connect the AM antenna (refer to
reception. You may also connect an additional internal or external AM antenna (refer to
external antennas
• Fully extend the FM wire antenna, position for best reception, and secure to a wall. You may also
connect an outdoor FM antenna (see
• Turn off other equipment that may be causing the noise or move it further away.
• The tuning interval is incorrect for your country or region. See
page 20 to switch the tuning interval.
• The radio signal is weak. Auto tuning will only detect radio stations with a good signal. For more
sensitive tuning, connect an outdoor antenna.
Description
• An operation is prohibited because it is only applicable to 2 channel sources, while the current
source is a multichannel source.
• An operation is prohibited because the source is 96 kHz digital.
• An operation is prohibited because the sound is muted (press
• Appears when a menu is automatically exited after a set period of inactivity.
• Background noise is too high to complete MCACC setup successfully.
• An error occurred during MCACC setup because the microphone is not connected or is not
connected properly.
• An error occurred during MCACC setup because the speakers are not connected or are not
connected properly.
• Contact your Pioneer authorized service center or your dealer for servicing.
• Try switching the unit off then on again. If the error still appears, please contact a Pioneer
authorized service center or your dealer.
on page 23).
Connecting up
) and adjust the direction and position for best
Connecting external antennas
Connecting
on page 23).
Changing the frequency step
MUTE
).
on
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Glossary
Dolby Digital
Dolby
Pro Logic II
A multi-channel audio
encoding system developed
by Dolby Laboratories that
enables far more audio to be
stored on a disc than PCM
encoding.
A matrix decoding technology
developed by Dolby
Laboratories that expands any
two-channel source audio,
such as CDs and TV
broadcasts, to a five-channel
playback (left/center/right/left
surround/right surround),
resulting in a surround
experience.
DTS
A multi-channel audio
encoding system developed
by DTS that enables far more
audio to be stored on a disc
than PCM encoding.
Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories.
“Dolby”, “Pro Logic” and the double-D symbol are
trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.
“DTS” and “DTS Digital Surround” are registered
trademarks of DTS, Inc.
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S-ST330 Speaker system
Specifications
(Front speakers x2, surround speakers x2, center speakers x2)