Pioneer HTP-LX70, AS-LX70, SSP-LX70ST, SX-LX70W User Manual

Operating Instructions |

SX-LX70W

SSP-LX70ST

AS-LX70

HTP-LX

Thank you for buying this Pioneer product.

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.

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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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

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)

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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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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.

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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 when left unused for a long period of time (for example, when on vacation).

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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 10 cm at top, 10 cm at rear, and 10 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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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 a car or ship) and which requires repair will be charged for even during the warranty period.

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WARNING

To prevent injury, the receiver subwoofer must be securely attached to the floor in accordance with this operating instructions.

Contents

What’s in the box

01 Speaker Setup Guide

Safety precautions when setting up Home theater sound setup

Standard surround setup Front surround setup

Preparing the speakers

Using the supplied speaker bases

When not using the supplied speaker bases Connect the speaker system Additional notes on speaker placement

02 Connecting up

Receiver subwoofer

Side panel

Rear panel Back of display unit Basic connections

03 Controls and displays

Display unit

Display Remote control

Operating the receiver subwoofer

Operating the built-in FM/AM tuner

Operating Pioneer plasma televisions and TVs

Operating a Pioneer Blu-ray Disc player

Operating a Pioneer DVD player

Operating a Pioneer HDD/DVD Recorder Putting the batteries in the remote control Using the remote control Operating the remote control

Using the LCD touch screen

04 Getting started

Using the Auto MCACC setup for optimal surround sound

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05 Listening to your system

Effective Sound (for optimum sound) Auto listening mode Listening in surround sound

Dolby Pro Logic II Music settings

Center image setting Using Advanced Surround Using Front Stage Surround Advance Listening in stereo Genre Sync Mode Using the Sound Retriever Listening with MCACC Effect Using Midnight, Loudness and Quiet listening modes Adjusting the bass and treble Adjusting sound delay

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06 Listening to the radio

Listening to the radio

Improving poor FM reception

Improving poor AM sound

Changing the noise cut mode

Memorizing stations

Listening to station presets

Changing the frequency step

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07 Surround sound settings

Using the Sound Setup menu

Channel level setting

Speaker distance setting1

Dynamic Range Control

Dual mono setting

Using the Virtual Surround Back mode

LFE Attenuate Adjusting the channel levels using the test tone

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08 Other connections

Connecting auxiliary components

Connecting for digital audio

Connecting an analog audio component

Connecting an iPod Listening to an external audio source Connecting external antennas

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Connecting using HDMI . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35

HDMI mode setting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36

About HDMI. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36

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Contents

09 HDMI Control

Making the HDMI Control connections Setting the HDMI options

Setting the HDMI Control mode Setting the Auto Delay Audio input settings from plasma televisions

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(TV Input) Before using synchronization Synchronized amp mode

Synchronized amp mode operations

Canceling synchronized amp mode

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What’s in the box

Please confirm that the following items are all supplied.

Accessory box (AS-LX70):

• Remote control (page 15)

• AA/LR6 alkaline batteries x4 (page 21)

• Power cords x3 (page 12)

• Display unit (page 13)

• AM loop antenna (page 11)

• FM wire antenna (page 11)

• Microphone (for Auto MCACC setup) (page 23)

• HDMI cable

• Control cable (page 35)

• Display cable (page 11)

• Optical digital cable (page 12)

• iPod cable (page 34)

• This operating instructions

10 Additional information

Dimming the display Setting the sleep timer Setting up the remote to control your TV TV Preset code list Resetting the system Installation and maintenance

Hints on installation

Surround sound formats

Dolby

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DTS

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Troubleshooting

General

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Tuner

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HDMI

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Displayed Messages

Specifications

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Receiver subwoofer (SX-LX70W) box:

• Cleaning cloth

Speakers (SSP-LX70ST) box:

• Speakers (front/center x2, surround x2) (page 6, 11)

• Speaker cables x6 (page 11)

• Speaker bases x4 (page 6)

• Non-skid pads x16 (page 6, 7)

• Screws x4 (page 7)

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.

Home theater sound setup

Depending on the size and characteristics of your room, you can place your speakers in one of two ways using this system.

Standard surround setup

This is a standard multichannel surround sound speaker setup for optimal 5.1 channel home theater sound.

Front surround setup

This setup is ideal when rear surround speaker placement isn’t possible or you want to avoid running long speaker cables in your listening area. Use this setup together with the Front Stage Surround Advance modes in page 26.

Surround (L)

Front/center (L)

Listening position

Surround (R)

Front/center (R)

Receiver

subwoofer

Front/center (L)

Front/center (R)

Preparing the speakers

Receiver

subwoofer

Listening position

Surround (L)

Surround (R)

This unit comes with speaker bases that can be used to adjust the speakers to the design of the room in which they are placed.

Using the supplied speaker bases

1 Attach the non-skid pads to the speaker bases, as shown below.

Use the adhesive side of the pads to attach them to the base of each speaker base.

Non-skid pads x 16

Each speaker base

Speaker Setup Guide

2 Attach the speaker bases.

Place the speaker atop a supplied speaker base, and fix the base in place by using one of the supplied screws.

• The supplied speaker bases come in two different shapes. You can determine the correct base for a speaker by checking if the screw’s location lines up correctly when the speaker is placed atop the base. (There are specific bases for the front/center (L) and surround speaker (R), and for the front/center (R) and surround speaker (L), with two of each type included.)

Speaker

Screw

Speaker base

When not using the supplied speaker bases

• Attach the non-skid pads to the base of each of the front/center and surround speakers (as shown).

Use the adhesive side of the pads to attach them to the base of each speaker.

Non-skid pads x 16

Front/center and surround speakers

Connect the speaker system

Refer to

Connecting up

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 23) to complete your surround sound setup.

to connect the speakers properly.

Additional notes on speaker placement

• Install the main front left and right speakers at an equal distance from the TV.

• When using the Standard surround setup, install the surround speakers slightly above ear level for optimum effect.

• When using the Front surround setup, separate the left and right speakers by about 1.5 m for optimum effect.

Precautions:

• Do not place the speaker on an unstable surface, as doing so may cause the speaker to fall and cause damage or bodily injury.

• All speakers supplied with this system are magnetically shielded. However, depending on the installation location, color distortion may occur if a 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.

• 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.

• The speaker system grill cannot be removed. Do not try to forcibly remove it since doing so may damage the grille.

• When cleaning the cabinet, use the provided cleaning cloth. Do not allow alcohol, thinner, benzene, or insecticides to come into contact with the surface, since finish discoloration may occur. Also, when using chemically impregnated cleaning cloths, follow their precautions carefully.

Connecting up

Chapter 2

Connecting up

Receiver subwoofer

Side panel

ANTENNA

IN 1

OPTICAL DIGITAL

AM LOOP

IN 2

FM UNBAL 75 Ω

OUT1OUT

CONTROL

1 2 5 6

• There is a cover over the connectors on the side panel. A. When making connections, lift the two hooks and remove the cover. B. Once connections are finished, line up the three positions and place the cover back in its original position.

RLLRL

ANALOG AUDIO IN

FRONT

SPEAKERS (8 Ω

FRONTCENTER SURROUND SUBWOOFER

)

AC IN

1 CONTROL OUT jacks (x2)

Connect other Pioneer components

control cable

with the supplied

2 DIGITAL OPTICAL IN jacks (x2)

To listen to optical digital audio, change the input to

Digital 1

Digital 2

When the digital output jacks of your TV are connected to

TV Input

these jacks, set ‘

’ (see page 39).

3 AM LOOP antenna terminal

4 FM antenna socket

5 ANALOG AUDIO IN jacks

Handle sound from an external component by using stereo audio code. To listen to analog audio, change the input to

Analog

When the analog output jacks of your TV are connected

TV Input

to these jacks, set ‘

’ (see page 39).

6 SPEAKERS terminals

Match the colors of the speaker cords to their respective connectors.

7 AC IN – Power inlet

Connecting up

Rear panel

HDMI

OUT IN 3

SYSTEM

OUT IN 3

IN 2 IN 1

HDMI

SYSTEM

IN 2 IN 1

8 HDMI OUT connector

Connect to a television that has an HDMI terminal.

9 HDMI IN connectors (x3)

Use high-quality audio/video connection with compatible HDMI devices.

HDMI 1

HDMI 3

To select this input, choose

10 SYSTEM connector

Connect to the display unit.

Back of display unit

F.AUDIO

iPod

SYSTEM

1 2 3 4

DISPLAY UNIT

MCACC

SETUP MIC

1 SYSTEM connector

Connect to the receiver subwoofer.

2 F.AUDIO input

To listen to audio from an external component, connect with a stereo mini-plug cable. Once connected, the input automatically changes to

Front Audio In

3 iPod input terminal

Use to connect your Apple iPod as an audio source.

When you connect an iPod, the input automatically

iPod

changes to

4 MCACC SETUP MIC jack

Use to connect the supplied microphone for the Auto MCACC setup (see page 23).

Listening position

FRONT

RLLRL

AM LOOP

FRONT

CENTER SURROUND SUB

ANALOG AUDIO IN

ANTENNA

Connecting up

Basic connections

Display unit

SYSTEM

AM loop antenna

DISPLAY UNIT

iPod

MCACC

F.AUDIO

SETUP MIC

INPUT

Display cable

FM antenna

Receiver subwoofer

HDMI

OUT IN 3

IN 2 IN 1

SYSTEM

Rear panel

SYSTEM

Front/center

speaker (L)

Surround

speaker (L)

Side panel

FLCL FR CR

Listening position

SRSL

Front/center speaker (R)

Surround speaker (R)

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 cords to the wall socket.

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.

Connecting up

1 Connect the display unit to the receiver subwoofer.

Plug 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 on the receiver subwoofer.

Caution

• Do not attempt to attach the display unit to the wall.

2 Assemble the AM loop antenna.

a b c

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

For each terminal, press down on the tab to open; insert the wire, then release to secure.

3 1

b. Push the FM antenna

plug onto the center pin of the

FM antenna socket.

4 Connect each speaker.

• Each speaker cable has a color-coded connector at one end and two wires at the other end.

Color-coded wire (Connect to speaker)

Color-coded connector (Connect to receiver subwoofer)

• 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 color-

coded wire into the red ( into the black (

–

Black (–) Red (+)

) side and the other wire

) side.

Color-coded wire

• Connect the other end to the color-coded speaker terminals on the side of the receiver subwoofer. Make sure to insert completely. Be careful when inserting the speaker plug, as it must be inserted in the proper direction when being plugged into one of the terminals. Please make sure to connect correctly.

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 35.

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 35.

Improving poor FM reception

and

Improving poor AM sound

on page 28 or

Connecting

Connecting up

Rear panel

OUT IN 3

HDMI

SYSTEM

IN 2 IN 1

OPTICAL

1 IN 2

DIGITAL

ANTENNA

AM LOOP

From digital audio

output (optical)

To HDMI input

Side panel

ANALOG AUDIO IN

Receiver subwoofer

From Audio output

Caution

• These speaker terminals carry

voltage

. To prevent the risk of electric shock when

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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.

• 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.

• After connecting the plugs, pull lightly on the cables to make sure that the ends of the cables are securely connected to the terminals. Poor connections can create noise and interruptions in the sound.

• If the cables’ wires happen to be pushed out of the terminals, allowing the wires to come into contact with each other, it places an excessive additional load on the amp. This may cause the amp to stop functioning, and may even damage the amp.

5 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 page 33 for how to connect a digital source component.

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.

• After connecting this unit to an AC outlet, a 15-second initialization process begins. You cannot carry out any operations during initialization.

The HDMI indicator on the display unit blinks during initialization, and you can turn this unit on once it has stopped blinking.

6 Connect the receiver subwoofer to your TV.

• Connect the

HDMI OUT

jack on receiver subwoofer

to an HDMI input on your TV.

7 Connect an audio cable from your TV to the receiver subwoofer.

• To listen to TV audio on this unit, you must connect the TV’s audio output to an audio input jack on this unit. You can connect by either a digital (optical) or analog audio cable. For digital audio, connect to

DIGITAL OPTICAL IN 1

To use the HDMI Control function when you are connected to a supported Pioneer plasma television, you must connect via HDMI.

• You must first set ‘ a plasma television with the HDMI Control function or to switch the input source of this unit to TV audio and operate your TV with the supplied remote control. For more information, see

televisions and TVs settings from plasma televisions (TV Input)

page 39.

on the receiver subwoofer.

TV Input

on page 17 and

8 Connect the power cord.

• Connect each power cord to the AC inlet on the receiver subwoofer. Connect each power cord to a wall socket in the following order.

1. Receiver subwoofer

2. TV

• Run the cords that are connected to the side panel of the receiver subwoofer over the back side of the unit, and replace the cover on the side panel.

’ to switch the audio from

Operating Pioneer plasma

Audio input

Controls and displays

Chapter 3

Controls and displays

Display unit

1 2 3

Top buttons

4 75 6

1 STANDBY/ON

Press to switch the receiver subwoofer on/into standby.

2 INPUT SELECTOR

Press repeatedly to select one of the external audio inputs (

HDMI 1 to HDMI 3, Digital 1, Digital 2, Analog

iPod

Front Audio In

3 VOL +/– buttons

Use to adjust the volume.

4 POWER ON indicator (Blue)

5 Front panel display

See page 14 for details.

6 IR remote sensor

7 HDMI indicator (Red)

Lights when this receiver subwoofer is connected to HDMI (HDCP) compatible component.

Also lights during initialization, after you plug this unit into an AC outlet.

(page 33)

(page 22)

Controls and displays

Display

21 4 65

DIRECT STEREO F.S.SURR. ADV.SURR.

DTS 96/24

DSD PCM

1 DIRECT

Lights when Direct Sound is selected (i.e. Effective Sound is off)(page 24).

2 Listening mode indicators

STEREO

Lights when the Stereo mode is selected or when a stereo source is being played back in the Auto listening mode (page 26).

F.S.SURR.

Lights when one of the Front Stage Surround Advance listening modes is selected (page 26).

ADV.SURR.

Lights when one of the Advanced Surround listening modes is selected (page 25).

32 PRO LOGIC II

Lights during Dolby Pro Logic II decoding (page 25).

4 Sound processing indicators

Lights when any of the Loudness, Midnight, Quiet or tone controls feature is selected (page 27)

S.RTRV

Lights when Sound Retriever is active (page 26).

HDMI THROUGH

Lights when

Lights when MCACC Effect is switched on (page 27).

HDMI Mode

MCACC

Blinks during Auto MCACC Setup (page 23).

PRO LOGIC

DIGITAL

8910 11

is set to

3 7

LOUDNESS MIDNIGHT

DNR DIALOG

QUIET TONE S.RTRV MCACC

8 Digital format indicators

DIGITAL

Lights during playback of a Dolby Digital source (page 24).

DTS

Lights during playback of a DTS source (page 24).

DTS 96/24

Lights during playback of a DTS 96/24 decoding (page 24).

DSDPCM

Lights during DSD (Direct Stream Digital) to PCM conversion with SACDs.

PCM

Lights during playback of PCM signals.

9 Character display

10 Tuner indicators

Lights when a broadcast is being received.

Lights when a stereo FM broadcast is being received

Through Mode

in auto stereo mode.

Lights when FM mono reception is selected.

Lights when sleep timer is active (page 40).

HDMI THROUGH

Controls and displays

Remote control

• For more information on using the remote control, see

Operating the remote control

Operating the receiver subwoofer

This section explains how to operate the remote control for the receiver subwoofer. Note that the controls change when you have chosen the input function for separate connected devices.

RECEIVER



HDMI

123

FM/AM

TOP MENU

DISC

NAVIGATOR

HOME MENU

SETUP

RECEIVER

RCV VOL MUTE

PAGE

CTRL

on page 22.

SOURCE



LINE

RETURN

1 RECEIVER

Switches the receiver subwoofer to On/Standby.

2 TV

Switches the TV to On/Standby.

TV CTRL

Switches the remote control to the TV operating mode (no effect on the current input source of this unit).

3 SOURCE

Switches the power for the selected component to On/ Standby (page 22).

4 Input select buttons

Change the input for this unit. You will also need to press one of these buttons when operating another connected component via this remote control.

HDMI 1 to HDMI 3

Switch input from

Switches to the input selected at TV Input setup (page 39).

FM/AM

Switches between FM and AM bands.

LINE

(page 34) Press repeatedly to select one of the receiver subwoofer’s audio inputs (

Analog, iPod

5 LCD touch screen

Displays the buttons used to control external components such as a receiver subwoofer, plasma television, DVD player, Blu-ray disc player, and HDD/DVD recorder. The current operating mode is displayed at the top of the remote control’s screen.

Although the LCD touch screen disappears if you do not perform any operations for a while, it appears when the screen is touched or a button on the remote control is pressed.

6 Other component button

Use to operate an HDD/DVD recorder or other connected component.

///

Use to control receiver functions.

8 SETUP

Use to access the menu system for surround sound

setup, tuner settings and so on (page 28, 30, 38, 40).

9 RETURN

Use to cancel settings.

10 RCV

Use to switch to the receiver subwoofer operating mode when this unit is in the other operating modes. Press again to return to the previous operating mode.

11 VOL +/–

Use to adjust the volume of the receiver subwoofer.

HDMI 1

HDMI 3

(page 28)

Digital 1, Digital 2

Front Audio In

(cursor buttons) and ENTER

Controls and displays

12 MUTE

Mutes the sound or restores the sound if it has been muted (adjusting the volume also restores the sound).

LCD touch screen

RECEIVER

ADV.

SURR

SOUND

RTRV

TEST

TONE

F.S.

SURR

DIRECT

EXIT

SURR

GENRE

MCACC SOUND

SLEEP

13 SURR

Use to select a Surround mode (page 24).

ADV.SURR

Use to change the audio setting to Pioneer’s original Advanced Surround mode (page 25).

F.S.SURR

Use to select a Front Stage Surround Advance mode (page 26).

14 GENRE

Use to listen to audio in Genre Sync mode (page 26). (This button is displayed only when the

RECEIVER

screen

is shown during HDD/DVD recorder operation.)

15 SOUND RTRV

Press to restore CD quality sound to compressed audio sources (page 26).

16 DIRECT

Use to switch on/off the Effective Sound mode (page 24).

17 MCACC

Starts the Auto MCACC setup (page 23).

18 TEST TONE

Use to output the test tone (for speaker setup) (page 32).

19 SOUND

Press to access the sound menu, from which you can adjust bass and treble, etc.

20 SLEEP

Press to set the sleep timer (page 40).

21 EXIT

Cancel settings and exit the

RECEIVER

screen.

Operating the built-in FM/AM tuner

TOP MENU

DISC

NAVIGATOR

HOME MENU

SETUP

///

(cursor buttons) and ENTER

Use to control FM/AM tuner functions.

2 SETUP

Use to access the menu system or tuner settings.

3 RETURN

Use to cancel settings.

LCD touch screen

FM/AM

RETURN

123

456

4 Number buttons

Use to directly choose a preset radio station.

CLEAR

Press to clear an entry and start again.

5 TUNE +/–

Use to find radio frequencies.

6 ST +/–

Use to select a station preset.

TUNE

CLEAR

Controls and displays

Operating Pioneer plasma televisions and TVs

First, refer to Note that certain buttons may not work with some TVs.

Setting up the remote to control your TV

on page 40 for information about setting up your TV’s presets.

RECEIVER



SOURCE



CTRL



PAGE

TOP MENU

DISC

NAVIGATOR

HOME MENU

SETUP

RETURN

1 TV

Switches the TV to On/Standby.

TV CTRL

Switches the remote control to the TV operating mode (no effect on the current input source of this unit).

2 SOURCE

Switches the power for the TV to On/Standby.

3 PAGE </>

Switches pages on the LCD touch screen.

///

Use to navigate all on-screen displays. Press

(cursor buttons) and ENTER

ENTER

select the currently highlighted option.

5 HOME MENU

Display the HOME MENU screen.

6 RETURN

Restores the previous menu screen.

7 Color (RED/GREEN/YELLOW/BLUE) buttons

Selects a page.

PDP

Shown when not set to a Pioneer plasma television.

123

456

7809

INPUT

MUTE

ENTER

TV VOL

RTN

LCD touch screen

8 Number buttons

Selects a channel.

9 CH RTN

Returns to the previously selected channel.

10 CH ENTER

Executes a channel number.

11 P +/–

Selects the channel.

12 INPUT

Selects an input source of the TV.

13 MUTE

Mutes the sound.

14 TV VOL +/–

Sets the volume.

Controls and displays

Operating a Pioneer Blu-ray Disc player

RECEIVER



SOURCE



CTRL



PAGE

TOP MENU

DISC

NAVIGATOR

HOME MENU

SETUP

RETURN

1 SOURCE

Switches the power for a Blu-ray disc player to On/Standby.

2 PAGE </>

Switch between pages on the LCD touch screen when multiple pages are present.

3 TOP MENU / DISC NAVIGATOR

Press to display the top menu of a BD-ROM or DVD-Video disc.

When playing a DVD-R/-RW disc, press to display/exit the Disc Navigator.

4 MENU

BD-ROM: Press to display/hide the pop-up menu.

DVD-Video: Press to display the disc menu (if there is one).

///

(cursor buttons) and ENTER

Use to navigate on-screen displays and menus. Press

ENTER

to select an option or execute a command.

6 HOME MENU

Press to display the player’s Home Menu, access most of the player’s functions.

7 RETURN

Press to return to a previous screen.

8 Color (RED/GREEN/YELLOW/BLUE) buttons

Use to navigate BD-ROM menus.

LCD touch screen

9 (AUDIO

)

Press to select the audio channel or language.

(SUBTITLE

Press to select a subtitle display.

(ANGLE

Press to change the camera angle during BD-ROM or DVD-Video movie multi-angle scene playback.

)

123

456

7809

CLEAR

PLAY

MODE

VIDEO

ADJ

BD 2/2

ENTER

DISP

BD 1/2









/ /



ZOOM

DISP

10 Playback controls



Press to start or resume playback.



Press to stop playback (you can resume playback by pressing





Press to pause playback; press again to restart.

,



Press to start reverse/forward scanning.

,



Press to jump to the start of the previous/next chapter/track.

/, /

Use for slow motion and step frame.

11 ZOOM

Press to zoom the screen when displaying a still image.

12 DISP

Press to display information.

13 Number buttons

Use to enter title, chapter or track numbers, etc.

ENTER

Press to select an option or execute a command.

CLEAR

Press to clear a numeric entry, etc.

14 PLAY MODE

Press to change the Play Mode (repeat play, for example).

15 VIDEO ADJ

Press to display the Video Adjust screen.

Controls and displays

Operating a Pioneer DVD player

RECEIVER



TOP MENU

DISC

NAVIGATOR

HOME MENU

SETUP

SOURCE



CTRL



PAGE

RETURN

1 SOURCE

Switches the power for a DVD player to On/Standby.

2 PAGE </>

Switch between pages on the LCD touch screen when multiple pages are present.

3 TOP MENU

Press to display the top menu of a DVD-Video disc.

4 MENU

Displays a DVD disc menu – this varies with the disc and may be the same as the ‘top menu’.

///

Moves the cursor around the screen. Press

(cursor buttons) and ENTER

ENTER

to select

the current menu option.

6 HOME MENU

Display/exit the on-screen display.

7 RETURN

Returns to the previously displayed menu screen.

LCD touch screen

8 (AUDIO

)

Press to select the audio channel or language.

(SUBTITLE

Press to select a subtitle display.

(ANGLE

Press to change the camera angle during DVD-Video movie multi-angle scene playback.

)

DVD 1/2 DVD 2/2

123

 / 



ZOOM

 /









DISP DISP

456

7809

CLEAR

PLAY

MODE

ENTER

9 Playback controls



Press to start or resume playback.



Press to stop playback (you can resume playback by pressing





Press to pause playback; press again to restart.

/ , /

Press to start reverse or forward scanning. Press again to change the speed.

While paused, press and hold to start slow-motion playback. Press repeatedly to change the playback speed.

While paused, press to advance a single frame in either direction.







Press to skip to the previous or next title/chapter/ track/folder; or to display the previous or next menu page.

10 ZOOM

Press to zoom the screen when displaying a still image.

11 DISP

Press to display information.

12 Number buttons

Use to enter title, chapter or track numbers, etc.

ENTER

Press to select an option or execute a command.

CLEAR

Press to clear a numeric entry, etc.

13 PLAY MODE

Press to change the Play Mode (repeat play, for example).

Controls and displays

Operating a Pioneer HDD/DVD Recorder

RECEIVER



SOURCE



CTRL



PAGE

TOP MENU

DISC

NAVIGATOR

HOME MENU

SETUP

RETURN

1 SOURCE

Switches the power for a HDD/DVD recorder to On/Standby.

2 PAGE </>

Switch between pages on the LCD touch screen when multiple pages are present.

3 TOP MENU / DISC NAVIGATOR

Press to display the top menu if a DVD-Video or finalized DVD-R/-RW (Video) disc is loaded, or the Disc Navigator screen.

4 MENU

Press to display the disc menu if a DVD-Video, finalized DVD-R/-RW or finalized DVD+R/+RW disc is loaded.

///

Use to navigate all on-screen displays. Press

(cursor buttons) and ENTER

select the currently highlighted option.

6 HOME MENU

Press to display the Home Menu, from which you can navigate all the functions of the recorder.

7 RETURN

Press to go back one level in the on-screen menu or display.

HDD/DVR 1/2 HDD/DVR 2/2

HDD DVD





/

BACKCMSKIP







/



JUKE

BOX

123

456

INPUT

REC



CLEAR

DISP

STOP

REC

LCD touch screen

8 HDD

Press to select the hard disk (HDD) for recording and playback.

DVD

Press to select the DVD for recording and playback.

9 Playback controls



Press to start playback.



Press to stop playback.



ENTER

Press to pause playback or recording.





Press to start reverse or forward scanning. Press again to change the speed.





Press to skip to the previous or next title/ chapter/ track/folder; or to display the previous or next menu page.

/ , /



While paused, press and hold to start slow-motion playback. Press repeatedly to change the playback speed.

While paused, press to advance a single frame in either direction.

10 CM BACK (commercial back)

Press repeatedly to skip progressively backward through the video playing.

CM SKIP (commercial skip)

Press repeatedly to skip progressively forward through the video playing.

Controls and displays

11 JUKEBOX

Press to display the Jukebox screen of a HDD/DVD recorder, from which you can copy music to the HDD for playback.

12 (AUDIO)

Press to change the audio language or channel. (When the recorder is stopped, press to change the tuner audio.)

(SUBTITLE

Press to display/change the subtitles included in multilingual DVD-Video discs.

(ANGLE

Press to switch camera angles on discs with multiangle scenes.

13 Number buttons

Use the number buttons for track/chapter/title selection; channel selection, and so on.

CLEAR

Press to clear an entry and start again.

14 CH +/–

Press to change the channel of the built-in TV tuner.

15 INPUT

Press to change a HDD/DVD recorder input to use for recording.

16 DISP

Displays/changes the on-screen information displays.

17 Recording controls



REC

Press to start recording. Press repeatedly to set the recording time in blocks of 30 mins.

STOP REC

Press to stop recording.

)

Putting the batteries in the remote control

1 Open the battery compartment cover on the back of the remote control.

2 Insert four AA/LR6 alkaline batteries into the battery compartment following the indications (

,

) inside 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 /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.

RECEIVER

SURR

ADV

SURR

F.S.

SURR

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.

Choosing and operating a source component

HDMI

123

FM/AM

LINE

Press to cycle through connected components.

The selected component changes, and the LCD screen on the remote control changes to that of the appropriate component.

• To select input for

Audio In

Digital 1, Digital 2, Analog, Front

, or

iPod

, press the

LINE

button until the

desired input function is shown on the display unit.

2 Choose the input source you are using when you have selected HDMI 1 to HDMI 3 or LINE.

The LCD screen changes to that for the selected component, and you can then operate the desired component.

HDD/

BD DVD

DVR

HDMI input LINE input

7 m

• When the desired source cannot be found, or when

EXIT

HDD/ DVR

BD DVD

EXIT

you have a component not manufactured by Pioneer connected, press

RCV

to put the remote control into Receiver mode. The input for this unit remains unchanged.

Operating the remote control

The supplied remote control can control not only the receiver subwoofer, but also other Pioneer products such as a plasma television, DVD player, Blu-ray disc player, and HDD/DVD recorder.

To operate these components, orient the remote control toward the display unit.

Operating the receiver subwoofer

RCV

• Press to display the RECEIVER screen.

The

RECEIVER

LCD screen, and the remote is switched to Receiver mode.

screen is shown on the remote control’s

Note

To temporarily control the receiver while listening to audio from a connected component on this unit, press

RCV

. The selected input will not change, and the remote changes to Receiver mode. To return to the previous operating mode, press

RCV

once more.

Using the LCD touch screen

Depending on the type of connected component you are operating (such as DVD player), there may be multiple pages of information for the LCD touch screen. When the component you would like to control is not displayed, press

PAGE

you would like to control is located.

• When no operations are carried out for over 10

to scroll to the page where the component

seconds, the display on the LCD touch screen of the remote control is automatically turned off. To have the display shown once again, either touch the LCD or press a button on the remote control.

Getting started

RECEIVER

SURR

ADV

SURR

F.S.

SURR

Chapter 4

Getting started

Important

RCV

• Press to set the remote control to receiver control mode in order to operate the receiver subwoofer (make sure that the LCD displays the

RECEIVER

screen, as shown below).

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 measure standing wave and reverb, optimizing the speaker settings and equalization (MCACC Effect) for your

particular room.

• 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.

Important

1 Connect the microphone to the MCACC SETUP MIC jack on back of the display unit.

2 Place the microphone at your normal listening position.

Place it about ear height, and make sure it is level by using a table or chair.

Make sure there are no obstacles between the speakers and the microphone.

RECEIVER



If the receiver subwoofer is off, press



RECEIVER to turn the power on.

MCACC

4 Press MCACC.

Try to be as quiet as possible after pressing

MCACC

. The volume increases automatically and the system outputs a series of test tones.

• To cancel Auto MCACC setup before it has finished,

MCACC

press

. The unit will continue to use the

previous settings.

Noisy!

• 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

when

, press

MCACC

Retry

shows in the display.

Error MIC!

, or to try again, press

Error Speaker!

blinks in

message in the display, there may be a problem with your mic or the speaker connections. To try again, press

ENTER3.

When the MCACC setup is complete, the volume level returns to normal, MCACC Effect is activated.

Complete4 shows in the display, and

• Be sure to disconnect the microphone from this unit upon completion of the Auto MCACC setup.

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 speak-

ers 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

again.

4 If

Complete

5 See

doesn’t appear, it is likely an error occurred during the setup. Please check all connections and try again.

Listening with MCACC Effect

MCACC

, turn off the power, and check the problem indicated by the

on page 27 to switch on/off MCACC Effect.

Error

message, then try the Auto MCACC setup

RECEIVER

SURR

ADV

SURR

F.S.

SURR

Listening to your system

Chapter 5

Listening to your system

Important

RCV

• Press to set the remote control to receiver control mode in order to operate the receiver subwoofer (make sure that the LCD displays the

RECEIVER

Effective Sound (for optimum sound)

With the uniquely shaped high-quality speakers supplied with this unit, the Effective Sound mode enables the following Pioneer exclusive audio technologies designed to maximize the real experience of sound originally inherent in movies and music.

Turn on the Effective Sound mode under normal circumstances to maximize the capabilities of this unit.

Dialogue Enhancement

• Clarifies dialogue in movies to make it stand out from other background sounds.

Dynamic Range Compression

• Resuscitates detailed sound susceptible to ambient noise to create an acoustic environment where you feel as if you are right in the action.

Original Channel Balance & Channel Mix

• Since the orientation of the supplied speaker units is uniquely designed, channels are mixed down and balanced in a special manner. Also, the optimum balance is automatically achieved according to the contents being played back.

Frequency Characteristic Correction

• Realizes the playback characteristic optimized for long hours of listening in addition to the added features of the supplied speaker units.

screen, as shown below).

The Effective sound mode can be turned off (activating Direct mode) by doing the following:

• Press to switch to Direct Sound.

Press this button to switch between Effective Sound and Direct Sound.

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 6), the Front Stage Surround modes will give the best results (see page 26).

• Press to select the Auto 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 or DTS

Neo:6 decoding modes. If you set up the system for Front surround (page 6), the

Front Stage Surround modes will give the best results (see page 26).

• Press repeatedly to select a listening mode.

The choices that appear in the display will vary according to the type of source that’s playing.

•

Stereo Playback in Surround

Outputs audio from the surround speakers while directing vocal sound to the front channels. You can play back stereo sources like CDs in seamless, comfortable surround sound. This effect is available when you play back stereo sources in the Auto listening mode (see below).

DIRECT

• When Direct Sound is selected, the lights.

SURR

indicator

Note

1 After the surround back signals of the 6.1/7.1-channel audio represented by DTS-ES are properly decoded, the original virtual surround back

function outputs the surround back signals in combination with surround signals.

2 You cannot select a mode other than Auto and Stereo while playing back DTS-HD, DTS-Express, or Dolby TrueHD (176.4 kHz/192 kHz). Also,

you cannot select DTS Neo:6 for Dolby Digital Plus or Dolby TrueHD (below 96 kHz).

Listening to your system

With two channel sources

Auto

– Auto listening mode (see page 24)

•

PL II Movie

(Dolby Pro Logic II Movie) – 5.1

, you can select from:

•

Panorama

include the surround speakers for a ‘wraparound’ effect.

channel surround sound, especially suited to movie sources

•

PL II Music

(Dolby Pro Logic II Music) – 5.1 channel surround sound, especially suited to music sources; see

PL II Game

•

Dolby Pro Logic II Music settings

(Dolby Pro Logic II Game) – 5.1 channel surround sound, especially suited to video games

Pro Logic

•

(Dolby Pro Logic) – 4.1 channel

surround sound for use with any two-channel source

Neo:6 Cinema

•

– 6.1 channel sound, especially suited

to movie sources

Neo:6 Music

•

music sources; see

Stereo

•

With multichannel sources

–

6.1 channel sound, especially suited to

Center image setting

– See

Listening in stereo

on page 26

, you can select (according to

below

3 Adjust the setting, then press ENTER to confirm.

Center image setting

When listening to two channel sources in Neo:6 Music mode (see page 24), you can also adjust the center image effect.

Adjusts the center image to create a wider stereo effect with vocals.

SOUND

1 Press when Neo:6 Music mode is active.

2 Select ‘Center Image’ then press ENTER.

format):

Auto

– Auto listening mode (see page 24)

•

StandardDecode

•

– Listening in Dolby Digital or DTS surround decoding. Plays back multichannel sources like Dolby Digital, DTS, and multichannel PCM with the most standard decoder

Stereo

– See

•

Dolby Pro Logic II Music settings

When listening in Dolby Pro Logic II Music mode (see

Listening in stereo

on page 26

above), there are three settings you can adjust: Center Width, Dimension, and Panorama.

SOUND

1 Press when Dolby Pro Logic II Music mode is active.

ENTER

2 Select ‘Center Width’, ‘Dimension’ or ‘Panorama’ then press ENTER.

•

Center Width1 – Provides a better blend of 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).

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).

Note

1 As this product uses a dual center speaker system, you should normally use the 2 As this product uses a dual center speaker system, you should normally use the 3 You cannot use this function for the following audio streams:

• Dolby TrueHD: over 88.2 kHz

• DTS-HD: over 88.2 kHz or with the channel format of 2/0

• DTS-Express: with the channel format of 2/0

3 Adjust the setting, then press ENTER to confirm.

• Adjust the effect from 0 (all center channel sent to front right and left speakers) to sent to the center speaker only).

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.

ADV

SURR

• Press to select an Advanced Surround mode.

The

ADV.SURR.

modes is chosen. You cannot switch between modes for some audio streams. Press repeatedly to select:

Action

• soundtracks

Drama

•

Sci-Fi

• special effects

•

Mono Film

soundtracks

– Extends the front stereo image to

ENTER

(center channel

indicator lights when one of these

– Designed for action movies with dynamic

– Designed for movies with lots of dialog

– Designed for science fiction with lots of

– Creates surround sound from mono

C.Width 3

setting.

C.Image 3

setting.

Listening to your system

•

Ent.Show Expanded

•

TV Surround

• mono and stereo TV sources

•

Advanced Game Sports

•

Classical

•

Rock/Pop

• and/or pop music

Unplugged

•

Ext.Stereo

• source, using all of your speakers

– Suitable for musical sources

– Creates an extra wide stereo field

– Provides surround sound for both

– Suitable for video games

– Suitable for sports programs

– Gives a large concert hall-type sound

– Creates a live concert sound for rock

– Suitable for acoustic music sources

– Gives multichannel sound to a stereo

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 6.

F.S.

SURR

• Press to select a Front Stage Surround Advance mode.

The

F.S.SURR

indicator lights.

Press repeatedly to select

Extra Power

. You cannot select a mode other than Extra

Power for some audio streams.

•

Focus 5.1ch

effect directed to the center area where the left and right speakers sound projection converges.

•

Wide 5.1ch

to a wider area than

Extra Power

•

multi-channel sources, down-mixed stereo sound) from the surround speakers for powerful stereo effect.

– Use to provide a surround sound effect

Focus 5.1ch, Wide 5.1ch

– Use to provide a rich surround sound

Focus 5.1ch

–

Outputs stereo sound (in the case of

mode.

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.

SURR

• Press repeatedly until STEREO shows in the display.

Genre Sync Mode

Only when you have this unit connected to

Control-compatible Pioneer HDD/DVD recorder

using the HDMI Control function, you can make use of the Genre Sync Mode to have the listening mode automatically change to that which best matches the genre of the contents playing from the recorder.

HDMI Mode

• Set the

GENRE

• Press when listening to media contents

AMP Mode

from a recorder.

The most appropriate listening mode is selected and shown in the display. When the related genre could not be determined,

No Genre

Can’t use

and the listening mode remains unchanged.

Tip

• Mainly used with Jukebox and MP3 sources.

• To use this function, you must have an HDMI Controlcompatible Pioneer HDD/DVD recorder connected via

HDMI, and have the HDMI Control function set to On.

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 two channel audio by restoring sound pressure and smoothing jagged artifacts left over after compression.

SOUND RTRV

• Press while listening to a stereo source2.

Press repeatedly to switch between:

Retriever On

•

Retriever Off

•

— Switches the Sound Retriever on.

— Switches the Sound Retriever off.

an HDMI

and are

(page 36).

may be displayed

Note

1 You cannot use this function for the following audio streams:

• Dolby TrueHD: over 88.2 kHz

• DTS-HD: over 88.2 kHz or with the channel format of 2/0

• DTS-Express: with the channel format of 2/0

2 This setting cannot be used with multichannel sources. Also, in case of SACD, DTS-HD, DTS-Express, Dolby TrueHD, Dolby Digital Plus, and

PCM (192 kHz/176.4 kHz), even stereo sources cannot be used.

Listening to your system

Listening with MCACC Effect

Listen to sound using the corrected acoustic field settings obtained by MCACC.

SOUND

1 Press to open the sound menu.

ENTER

2 Select ‘MCACC Effect’ then press ENTER.

ENTER

3 Switch ’MCACC On’ or ‘MCACC Off’ then press ENTER to confirm.

• When

MCACC Effect

is off, equalization, channel

delay, channel level and standing wave are set to off.

• When

MCACC Effect

is off, the channel delay and channel level can be adjusted manually and the settings stored separately from when

MCACC Effect

is on.

• MCACC Effect is set to on automatically after Auto MCACC setup is used.

Using Midnight, Loudness and Quiet listening modes

The Midnight listening feature allows you to hear effective surround sound of movies at low volume levels.

The Loudness listening feature can be used to get good bass and treble from music sources at low volume levels.

The Quiet listening feature reduces excessive bass or treble in a sound source.

SOUND

1 Press to open the sound menu.

Adjusting the bass and treble

Use the bass and treble controls to adjust the overall tone.

SOUND

1 Press to open the sound menu.

ENTER

2 Select ‘Tone’ then press ENTER.

ENTER

3 S

• Selecting

elect

‘Bass/Treble’ then press ENTER.

Bass/Treble

cancels the Midnight,

Loudness and Quiet listening modes. These modes cannot be used at the same time.

ENTER

4 Use the ’Treble’; use the

/

buttons to select ‘Bass’ or

/

buttons to adjust the sound

then press ENTER to confirm.

• Bass and Treble can be adjusted from

-6dB

+6dB

• When the Bass or Treble is set to something other

0dB

, the

TONE

than

indicator lights.

Adjusting sound delay

Some monitors have a slight delay when showing video, so the soundtrack will be slightly out of sync with the picture. By adding a bit of delay, you can adjust the sound to match the presentation of the video.

There are a total of 60 steps (levels) that you can adjust, with a total range of 200 msec.

SOUND

1 Press to open the sound menu.

ENTER

2 Select ‘Tone’ then press ENTER.

ENTER

3 S then press ENTER to confirm.

elect ‘

Midnight

’, ‘

Loudness

’ or ‘

Quiet’

• To cancel the Midnight, Loudness or Quiet listening modes, select

Note

1 While playing back DTS-HD (over 88.2 kHz) or Dolby TrueHD (over 88.2 kHz) audio streams, you cannot select

Treble

is selected.

2 While playing back DTS-HD (over 88.2 kHz) or Dolby TrueHD (over 88.2 kHz) audio streams, you cannot select a mode other than

Bass/Treble

ENTER

2 Select ‘Sound Delay’ then press ENTER.

ENTER

3 Select the length of the delay in sound, then press ENTER to confirm.

• This option is deactivated and not displayed if you have AutoDelay set to

the Auto Delay

on page 39).

in HDMI Setup (see

Tone

if a mode other than

Setting

Bass/

Bass/Treble

FM/AM

123

Listening to the radio

Chapter 6

Listening to the radio

Important

FM/AM

• To listen to the radio, press the

FM/AM

button to set the remote control to FM/AM control mode. The LCD screen on the remote control changes to the

FM/AM

screen.

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.

Switch to the tuner, then press repeatedly to

FM/AM

select the FM or AM band.

The display shows the band and frequency.

TUNE

There are three tuning modes — manual, auto, and highspeed:

Manual tuning

• change the displayed frequency.

Auto tuning

• 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.

Tune to a frequency.

– Press

TUNE +/–

– Press and hold

repeatedly to

TUNE +/–

until the

until

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.

SETUP

1 Press after tuning to an FM radio station.

ENTER

2 Select ‘Tuner Setup’ then press ENTER.

ENTER

3 Choose ‘FM Auto/Mono’ then press ENTER.

ENTER

4 Select ’FM Mono’ then press ENTER.

The mono indicator ( ) lights when the tuner is in mono reception mode.

FM Auto

Select

above to switch back to auto-stereo

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 AM 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.

SETUP

1 Press after tuning to an AM radio station.

ENTER

2 Select ‘Tuner Setup’ then press ENTER.

ENTER

hoose ‘Noise Cut’ then press ENTER.

ENTER

elect a Noise cut mode (1, 2 or 3) then

press ENTER.

Listening to the radio

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.

SETUP

Press

SETUP

ENTER

5 press

Select ‘Tuner Setup’ then press ENTER.

ENTER

Choose ‘

ST.Memory

ENTER

Select the station preset you want then

ENTER

’ then press

ENTER

Listening to station presets

1Make sure the tuner function is selected.

2 Select a station preset.

• Alternatively, use the number buttons to select a preset directly.

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.

SETUP

1 Press SETUP.

ENTER

2 Select ‘System Setup’ then press ENTER.

ENTER

4 Select a setting then press ENTER to confirm.

Select

ENTER

•

AM 9K

– 9 kHz step for AM;

50 kHz step for FM

AM 10K

•

– 10 kHz step for AM;

100 kHz step for FM

‘AM9K/10K’, then press

ENTER

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