Pioneer SC-1523-K User Manual

SC-1523-

K

AV Receiver

Thank you for buying this Pioneer product. This Quick Start Guide
includes instructions for basic connections and operations to allow
simple use of the receiver. For detailed descriptions of the receiver,
see the “Operating Instructions” provided on the included
CD-ROM ( ).

Quick Start Guide

What’s in the box

AVNavigator

CD-ROM

FM wire antenna

Setup microphone

ALL ZONE STBY

STANDBY/ON

DISCRETE ON

RCU SETUP

BDR

BD DVDDVR

CDTV

NET

USBCBL

SATTUNERMHL

iPod

INPUT

STATUS

SELECT

INPUT

TV CONTROL

VOL

CH

AUDIO

PARAMETER

TOP MENU

ENTER

HOME
MENU

iPod CTRL

FEATURES

P.CTRL+PHASE

A.SCAL

MPX

BAND PTY

PRESET TUNE

AUTO/ALC/

STANDARD ADV SURR

DIRECT

13

2

MCACC

CH LEVEL

SIGNAL SEL

546

DIMMER SLEEP

SPEAKERS

8079

HDMI OUT

D.ACCESS

CLASS

ENTER / CLR

ZONE 2 ZONE 3

HD ZONE

Z2 Z3 HDZ

SOURCE

RECEIVER

VOLUME

MUTE

PARAMETER

RETURN

+Favorite

HDMI

ADPT

VIDEO

TOOLS
MENU

ECO

THX

AUDIO

AUTO
S.RTRV

DISP

CH

CH

LIGHT

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Power cord

AAA size IEC R03

dry cell batteries x2

RECEIVER

Remote Control

AM loop antenna

Safety Brochure

Warranty sheet

These quick start guide

English

Enjoy easy multichannel playback with this unit in 3 steps:

Connecting up

→

Initial setup

→

Basic playback

Convenient with easy connection and initial setup upon following the instructions displayed on-screen by installing AVNavigator.

•The Mac OS version of AVNavigator can be downloaded from http://www.pioneerelectronics.com.

•The iPad version of AVNavigator can be downloaded from the App Store.

•The provided CD-ROM includes the Windows version of AVNavigator.

Start connecting by choosing one method from among the following in accordance with your play environment.

Connection and initial setup

Connection and initial setup by

referring to this Quick Start Guide

Quick Start
Guide

Connection and initial setup following

the instructions in the

“Wiring Navi” in AVNavigator

(Connection to the network is required

for the initial setup.)

Connect by following the instructions

in the “Wiring Navi” in AVNavigator

(For when the receiver is not to be

connected to a network.)

.

Move on to

Using AVNavigator

AVNavigator for Mac

Download “AVNavigator 2013.pkg” from

1

http://www.pioneerelectronics.com.
Launch “AVNavigator 2013.pkg” from the “Downloads”

2

folder.
Follow the instructions on the screen to install.

3

Launch “AVNavigator 2013”.

4

• The file is located in the “Applications” folder just under
the hard disk (Macintosh HD).

• AVNavigator for Mac can be used with Mac OS X (10.7 or

10.8).

2

in this guide.

It is unnecessary to read this guide for explanations;

will be explained in the “Wiring Navi”

and

AVNavigator for iPad

Download AVNavigator from the App Store.

1

Launch AVNavigator.

2

AVNavigator for Windows

Launch the desktop from the start screen (for Windows 8 only).

Load the included CD-ROM into your computer’s CD drive.

1

• If the CD-ROM’s top menu screen is not displayed,
double-click “MAIN_MENU.exe” on the CD-ROM.

• The CD-ROM’s top menu screen appears.

• This CD-ROM can be used with Microsoft

in the “Operation Guide”.

®

Windows®

will be conducted in the “Wiring Navi”,

so move on to

in this guide’

after “Wiring Navi” is completed.

®

XP/Windows Vista

• The supported browser is Microsoft Internet Explorer® 8, 9 or 10.

Click “AVNavigator” on the “Installing Software” menu.

2

Follow the instructions on the screen to install.

3

Click [AVNavigator 2013.IV] on the desktop to launch

4

AVNavigator.

• AVNavigator is launched and Wiring Navi starts up.

• Depending on the network or security settings on the
computer on which AVNavigator is to be installed,
AVNavigator’s functions may not work properly.

/Windows® 7/Windows® 8.

Connecting up

12 3

RL

Connecting the speakers

The receiver will work with just two stereo speakers (the front speakers in the diagram) but using
at least five speakers is recommended, and a complete setup is best for surround sound.

To achieve the comfortable surround sound, install your speakers as shown below.

7.1 channel surorund system:

L

– Front Left

C

R

L

SW

SL

C

SBL

SR

SBR

Connecting the speaker cables

Make sure you connect the speaker on
the right to the right (R) terminal and the
speaker on the left to the left (L) terminal.
Also make sure the positive and negative

+/–

(

) terminals on the receiver match those

on the speakers.

Twist exposed wire strands together.

1

Loosen terminal and insert exposed wire.

2

Tighten terminal.

3

– Center

R

– Front Right

SL

– Surround Left

SR

– Surround Right

SBL

– Surround back Left

SBR

– Surround back Right

SW

– Subwoofer

Note

• There are also other speaker connection
patterns (front height, front wide, etc.).
For details, see page 20 of the operating
instructions.

CAUTION

• Before making or changing connections,
switch off the power and disconnect the
power cord from the AC outlet.

• These speaker terminals carry

HAZARDOUS LIVE

risk of electric shock when connecting
or disconnecting the speaker cables,
disconnect the power cord before
touching any uninsulated parts.

voltage. To prevent the

After installing the speakers, connect them as shown below.

Front Right

(R)

A A

RL RLRLRL

SPEAKERS

Surround Right

(SR)

Subwoofer

(SW)

LINE LEVEL

INPUT

FRONT CENTER

Surround back Right

SBR

(

)

Center

(C)

SUBWOOFER

FRONT

12

CENTER

FRONT HEIGHT

SURROUND SURR BACK

F.HEIGHT

F.WIDE

(Single)

PRE OUT

FRONT WIDE /

B

Surround back Left

SBL

(

Front Left

(L)

L

R

SURROUND

Surround Left

)

SURROUND BACK

(Single)

(SL)

10 mm

3

(

/8 in.)

Note

• When only connecting one surround back speaker, connect it to the

(Single)

• This unit supports speakers with a nominal impedance of 4 W to 16 W.

terminals.

SURROUND BACK L

3

Connecting up (continued)

VENTILATION CAUTION

(

Connecting a TV and playback
components

HDMI/DVI-compatible

Blu-ray DIsc player

1

IN

(

)

DVD

OUT 3

HDMI

(HD ZONE)

ASSIGNABLE

1 - 8

SELECTABLE

• If the TV does not support the HDMI Audio Return Channel
function, optical digital cable (
listen to the TV sound over the receiver.

• If the TV supports the HDMI Audio Return Channel function,
the sound of the TV is input to the receiver via the HDMI
terminal, so there is no need to connect an optical digital
cable (

HDMI Setup

“

• Please refer to the TV’s operation manual for directions on
connections and setup for the TV.

2

IN

BD IN

(

SAT/CBL

1

2

3

4

BD IN

IN

IN

IN

IN

IN 6IN 7IN

(

)

(

)

(

)

(

)

DVD

SAT/CBL

DVR/BDR

VIDEO

A

). In this case, set

)

OUT 2OUT 1

8

COAXIALOPTICAL

ASSIGNABLE

1

IN

(

)

DVD

IN

(
SAT/CBL

”

IN

(

DVR/BDR

(CONTROL)

2

IN

(TV)

)

Note

Connecting antennas

• Refer to the operating instructions in the included CD-

ab c

HDMI/DVI-compatible TV

FM wire
antenna

DIGITAL OUT

OPTICAL

3

AM loop antenna

AM LOOP FM UNBAL 75

4

HDMI INHDMI OUT

1

2

ANTENNA

AM LOOP FM UNBAL 75

ANTENNA

5

A

Connecting to the network through
LAN interface

Internet

3

4

IN

IN 6IN 7IN

)

(

)

VIDEO

DC OUTPUT

(

)

10/100

LAN

for WIRELESS LAN

(
OUTPUT 5 V

)

0.6 A MAX

ASSIGNABLE

1

2

IN

OUT

(

)

DVR/BDR

OUT 2OUT 1

8

(CONTROL)

COAXIAL OPTICAL

ASSIGNABLE

1

2

IN

IN

(

)

(

DVD

SAT/CBL

LAN

ASSIGNABLE

1

2

IN

IN

(TV)

(

)

)

DVR/BDR

Computer

LAN cable (sold separately)

A

) connection is required to

ARC

HDMI Setup

at

to ON l

(

LAN

10/100

Modem

Router

WAN

LAN

1

2

3

)

LAN

(

10/100

)

ROM if you wish to connect a TV or playback component
in a method other than an HDMI connection.

• Refer to the operating instructions in the included CD-
ROM for other device connections.

CAUTION

• Handle the power cord by the plug part. 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, or other object on the power cord or pinch the
cord in any other way. Never make a knot in the cord or tie
it with other cables. The power cords should be routed so
that they are not likely to be stepped on. A damaged power
cord can cause a fire or give you an electric shock. Check
the power cord once in a while. If you find it damaged,
ask your nearest Pioneer authorized independent service
company for a replacement.

When installing this unit, make sure to leave space
around the unit for ventilation to improve heat radiation
(at least 20 cm at top, 10 cm at rear, and 20 cm at each
side).

WARNING

Slots and openings in the cabinet are provided for
ventilation to ensure reliable operation of the product,
and to protect it from overheating. To prevent fire
hazard, the openings should never be blocked or
covered with items (such as newspapers, table-cloths,
curtains) or by operating the equipment on thick carpet
or a bed.

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CAUTION:
HOT SURFACE. DO NOT TOUCH.

The top surface over the internal
heatsink may become hot when
operating this product continuously.

4

Initial Setup

RECEIVER

1. Advanced MCACC

2. MCACC Data Check

3. Data Management

4. System Setup

5. Network Information

6. Operation Mode Setup

Exit Return

HOME MENU

A/V RECEIVER

Before you start

Put the batteries in the remote control.

1

The batteries included with the unit are to check initial
operations; they may not last over a long period. We
recommend using alkaline batteries that have a longer life.

Switch on the receiver and your TV.

2

Switch the TV input so that it connects to the

3

receiver.
Turn the subwoofer on and turn up the volume.

4

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.

CAUTION

• When inserting the batteries, make sure not to damage
the springs on the battery’s (–) terminals. This can cause
batteries to leak or overheat.

• When disposing of used batteries, please comply with
governmental regulations or environmental public institu­tion’s rules that apply in your country/area.

ALL ZONE STBY

STANDBY/ON

DISCRETE ON

RCU SETUP

BD DVDDVR HDMI

BDR

SOURCE

Automatically setting up for surround sound (MCACC)

The Auto Multi-Channel Acoustic Calibration (MCACC) setup
uses the supplied setup microphone to measure and analyze
the test tone that is outputted by the speakers. This setup
enables automatic high precision measuring and settings;
utilizing it will create an optimum user listening environment.

Important

• Measure in a quiet environment.

• If you have a tripod, use it to place the microphone so
that it’s about ear level at your normal listening position.
Otherwise, place the microphone at ear level using a table
or a chair.

• Accurate measurements may not be possible if there are
obstacles between the speakers and the listening position
(microphone).

• When measuring, step away from the listening position,
and operate using the remote control from the external
side of all the speakers.

Connect the supplied setup microphone.

1

MCACC

MIC

SETUP

Microphone

Tripod

2

3

4

Full Auto MCACC

The

Press

screen appears on your TV.

1a.Full Auto MCACC

Speaker System : Normal(SB/FH
EQ Type : SYMMETRY
MCACC : M1.MEMORY 1
THX Speaker : NO

START

Exit Return

on the remote control, then

press the ENTER button.

• Automatic measuring will start.

• Measuring will take about 3 to 12 minutes.

Follow the instructions on-screen.

• Automatic setting is complete when the Home Menu
screen appears.

Reverse Phase

• If

is displayed, the speaker’s wiring (+ and –)
may be inverted. Check the speaker connections.
Even if the connections are correct,
displayed, depending on the speakers and the surrounding
environment. This does not affect measurements, however,
so select

• If

Go Next

ERR

is displayed, check that speaker is properly

.

connected.
E.g.) Check whether the surround speaker has been
mistakenly connected to the surround back terminal.

Make sure the setup microphone is
disconnected.

A/V RECEIVER

)

Reverse Phase

may be

5

Basic playback

RECEIVER

D.ACCESS

CH LEVEL

DIMMER SLEEP

SIGNAL SEL

SPEAKERS

MPX

PRESETTUNE

BAND PTY

iPod CTRL

HOME
MENU

CH

TV CONTROL

INPUT

INPUT

SELECT

iPod

USBCBL

STATUS

SAT TUNER

ZONE 2 ZONE 3

HD ZONE

ADPT

CDTV

RCU SETUP

SOURCE

STANDBY/ON

BDR

BD DVDDVR

NET

HDMI

RECEIVER

MUTE

VOLUME

VOL

TOP MENU

VIDEO

PARAMETER

AUDIO

PARAMETER

ENTER

RETURN

CLASS

ENTER / CLR

CH

CH

546

8

0

79

FEATURES

TOOLS

MENU

ALL ZONE STBY
DISCRETE ON

+Favorite

Z2 Z3 HDZ

P.CTRL

+

PHASE

HDMI OUT

MCACC

AUTO/ALC/

DIRECT

AUTO

S.RTRV

STANDARDADV SURR

ECO

A.SCAL

LIGHT

AUDIO

DISP

MHL

213

THX

2

4

6

3

Switch on the playback component.

Multichannel playback

1

E.g.) Turn the Blu-ray Disc player connected to the

BD IN

terminal on.

Switch the input of the receiver.

2

E.g.) Press BD to select the BD input.

RECEIVER

Press

3

Press AUTO/ALC/DIRECT to select ’AUTO

4

SURROUND’.

For multi-channel playback with a 2-channel audio input
(TV, music, etc.), press the

THX

button to select your preferred listening mode.

Start the playback component’s playback.

5

E.g.) Start playback of the Blu-ray Disc player.

Use VOLUME +/– to adjust the volume level.

6

Sound can be switched off by pressing

Note

• Switch to one of the underlined devices to use the remote
control to operate that device. To operate the receiver,
first press
operate.

• The receiver’s remote control can be used to operate
not only the receiver but also a variety of other devices,
including an iPod/USB device, a Blu-ray Disc player, a TV,
etc.
E.g.) Playing a Blu-ray Disc player

BD

to the receiver operation mode.

STANDARD, ADV SURR

MUTE

RECEIVER

, then press the appropriate button to

button.

HDMI

or

Listening to the radio

Press TUNER to select the tuner.

1

If necessary, press

Press TUNE +/– to tune to a station.

2

• Press and hold
will start searching for the next station.

• If you’re listening to an FM station but the reception is
weak, press
to the mono reception mode.

Saving station presets

If you often listen to a particular radio station, it’s convenient to
have the receiver store the frequency for easy recall whenever
you want to listen to that station.

Press TOOLS while receiving a signal from the

1

station you want to store.

The preset number is blinking.

Press PRESET +/– to select the station preset

2

you want, then press ENTER.

The preset number stop blinking and the receiver stores
the station.

Listening to station presets

You will need to have some presets stored to do this.

Press PRESET +/– to select the station preset

you want.

BAND

to change the band (FM or AM).

TUNE +/–

MPX

to select FM MONO and set the receiver

for about a second. The receiver

6

Basic playback (continued)

Playing an iPod

• About one minute is required between turning the power
on and completion of startup.

Connect your iPod.

1

An iPod/iPhone/iPad can be connected to the receiver.

with USB

5 V

2.1

A

included with the iPod

Press iPod USB to select the iPod/USB input.

2

When the display shows the names of folders and files,
you’re ready to play music from the iPod.

3

Use

to select a category, then press

/

USB cable

ENTER to browse that category.

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4

Use

to browse the selected category (e.g.,

/

albums).

•Use

Continue browsing until you arrive at what

5

to move to previous/next levels.

/l

you want to play, then press  to start
playback.

iPod/iPhone/iPad

RETURN

Listening to Internet radio stations

• About one minute is required between turning the power
on and completion of startup.

Important

• When using a broadband Internet connection, a contract
with an Internet service provider is required. For more
details, contact your nearest Internet service provider.

• To listen to Internet radio stations, you must have high-
speed broadband Internet access. With a 56 K or ISDN
modem, you may not enjoy the full benefits of Internet
radio.

• Access to content provided by third parties requires a
high speed internet connection and may also require
account registration and a paid subscription. Third
party content services may be changed, suspended,
interrupted, or discontinued at any time without notice,
and Pioneer disclaims any liability in connection with such
occurrences. Pioneer does not represent or warrant that
content services will continue to be provided or available
for a particular period of time, and any such warranty,
express or implied, is disclaimed.

Press NET repeatedly to select the INTERNET

1

RADIO input.

It may take several seconds for this receiver to access the
network.

Use

2

.

play back, and then press ENTER.

to select the Internet radio station to

/

To enjoy the many functions of the

unit to the fullest extent

Install the AVNavigator into your computer, and
use the "Interactive Manual" and “Operation
Guide”.

Load the CD-ROM into your computer and
download the PDF manual from the menu screen
to read.

Functions

Playing a USB device

#

Bluetooth ADAPTER for Wireless Enjoyment of Music

#

Playback with NETWORK feature

#

Setting the Audio options

#

Setting the Video options

#

Using the MULTI-ZONE controls

#

FAQ

Glossary

Features index

Note

• This unit supports AirPlay. For details, see page 64 of the
operating instructions and the Apple website (http://www.
apple.com).

• This unit’s software can be updated (page 103 of the
operating instructions). With Mac OS, it can be updated
using Safari (page 106 of the operating instructions).

© 2013 PIONEER CORPORATION.

All rights reserved.

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