Pioneer SC-25, SC-27 Operating Instruction

Operating Instructions

audio/video multi-channel receiver

FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY

This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. Product Name: AUDIO/VIDEO MULTI-CHANNEL RECEIVER Model Number: SC-27 / SC-25 Responsible Party Name: PIONEER ELECTRONICS SERVICE, INC. Address: 1925 E. DOMINGUEZ ST. LONG BEACH, CA 90801-1760, U.S.A. Phone: 1-800-421-1404

IMPORTANT NOTICE

THE SERIAL NUMBER FOR THIS EQUIPMENT IS LOCATED IN THE REAR. PLEASE WRITE THIS SERIAL NUMBER ON YOUR ENCLOSED WARRANTY CARD AND KEEP IN A SECURE AREA. THIS IS FOR YOUR SECURITY.

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NOTE:

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures: — Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. — Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. — Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected. — Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

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CAUTION

This product satisfies FCC regulations when shielded cables and connectors are used to connect the unit to other equipment. To prevent electromagnetic interference with electric appliances such as radios and televisions, use shielded cables and connectors for connections.

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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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Operating Environment

Operating environment temperature and humidity: +5 °C to +35 °C (+41 °F to +95 °F); 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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This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.

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Information to User

Alterations or modifications carried out without appropriate authorization may invalidate the user’s right to operate the equipment.

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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 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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IMPORTANT

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.

Read these instructions.

1) Keep these instructions.

2) Heed all warnings.

3) Follow all instructions.

4) Do not use this apparatus near water.

5) Clean only with dry cloth.

6) Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in

7) accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions. Do not install near any heat sources such as

8) radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce heat. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized

9) or grounding-type plug. A polarized plug has two blades with one wider than the other. A grounding type plug has two blades and a third grounding prong. The wide blade or the third prong are provided for your safety. If the provided plug does not fit into your outlet, consult an electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet. Protect the power cord from being walked on or

10) pinched particularly at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the apparatus.

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.

CAUTION

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK

DO NOT OPEN

11)

Only use attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer.

12)

Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table specified by the manufacturer, or sold with the apparatus. When a cart is used, use caution when moving the cart/apparatus combination to avoid injury from tip-over.

13)

Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time.

14)

Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing is required when the apparatus has been damaged in any way, such as power-supply cord or plug is damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus, the apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate normally, or has been dropped.

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

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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CAUTION

To prevent fire hazard, the Class 2 Wiring Cable should be used for connection with speaker, and should be routed away from hazards to avoid damage to the insulation of the cable.

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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WARNING: Handling the cord on this product or

cords associated with accessories sold with the product will expose you to chemicals listed on proposition 65 known to the State of California and other governmental entities to cause cancer and birth defect or other reproductive harm.

Wash hands after handling

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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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Thank you for buying this Pioneer product. Please read through these operating instructions so you will know how to operate your model properly. After you have finished reading the instructions, put them away in a safe place for future reference.

Flow of settings on the receiver 8

01 Before you start

Our philosophy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

Features. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

Checking what’s in the box . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Installing the receiver . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Loading the batteries. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

Operating range of remote control unit . . . . . . . . . . . 11

02 Controls and displays

Remote control (In case of SC-27) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Remote control (In case of SC-25) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

Front panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

Display. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

03 Connecting your equipment

Rear panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

Determining the speakers’ application . . . . . . . . . . . 22

Other speaker connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

Placing the speakers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

THX speaker system setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

Some tips for improving sound quality . . . . . . . . . . 23

Connecting the speakers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

Installing your speaker system. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

Standard 5.1/6.1/7.1-channel surround

connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

Bi-amping your speakers. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

Bi-wiring your speakers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

Selecting the Surr Back system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

ZONE 2 setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

Speaker B setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

Bi-Amping setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

About the audio connection. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

About the video converter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

Connecting your TV and playback components . . . . . 29

Connecting using HDMI . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

Connecting your DVD player with

no HDMI output . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30

Connecting your TV with no HDMI input . . . . . . . . . 31

Connecting an HDD/DVD recorder, VCR and

other video sources . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33

Connecting a satellite/cable receiver or

other set-top box . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34

Connecting the multichannel analog inputs . . . . . . . 34

Connecting other audio components. . . . . . . . . . . . . 35

About the WMA9 Pro decoder. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35

Connecting additional amplifiers. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36

Connecting AM/FM antennas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36

Connecting external antennas. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37

Connecting an XM Radio tuner . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37

Connecting a SiriusConnect™ tuner . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37

MULTI-ZONE setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38

Making MULTI-ZONE connections. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38

Connecting an IR receiver . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40

Operating other Pioneer components with

this unit’s sensor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40

Switching components on and off using

the 12 volt trigger. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41

Connecting a PC for Advanced MCACC output . . . . . 41

Connecting an HDMI-equipped component to

the front panel input . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42

Connecting an iPod . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43

Connecting a USB device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43

Plugging in the receiver. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44

04 Basic Setup

Changing the OSD display language

(OSD Language) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45

Automatically setting up for surround sound

(Auto MCACC & Full Band Phase Control). . . . . . . . . 46

Problems when using the Auto MCACC Setup . . . . 48

The Input Setup menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48

Input function default and possible settings . . . . . . 49

05 Basic playback

Playing a source . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50

Playing a source with HDMI connection . . . . . . . . . 50

Selecting the multichannel analog inputs. . . . . . . . 51

Playing an iPod . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51

Playing back audio files stored on an iPod . . . . . . . 51

Playing a USB device. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53

Playing back audio files stored on a USB

memory device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53

Playing back photo files stored on a USB

memory device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54

About playable file formats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55

Listening to the radio. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56

Improving FM sound . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56

Using the noise cut mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56

Using Neural THX . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56

Tuning directly to a station . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56

Saving station presets. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56

Naming station presets. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57

Listening to station presets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57

Listening to Satellite Radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57

Listening to XM Radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57

Using XM HD Surround . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58

Saving channel presets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58

Using the XM Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59

Listening to SIRIUS Radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59

Saving channel presets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60

Using the SIRIUS Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60

06 Listening to your system

Auto playback. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61

Listening in surround sound. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62

Standard surround sound . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62

Using the Home THX modes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63

Using the Advanced surround effects . . . . . . . . . . . 63

Listening in stereo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64

Using Front Stage Surround Advance . . . . . . . . . . . . 65

Using Stream Direct. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65

Using surround back channel processing . . . . . . . . . 66

Using the Virtual Surround Back mode . . . . . . . . . . 66

Setting the Up Mix function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67

Selecting MCACC presets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67

Choosing the input signal. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68

Better sound using Phase Control and

Full Band Phase Control. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68

Using Phase Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68

Using Full Band Phase Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69

07 Playback with HOME MEDIA GALLERY inputs

Enjoying the Home Media Gallery. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71

Features of Home Media Gallery. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71

Steps to enjoy the Home Media Gallery . . . . . . . . . . . 71

Playing back audio files on the network and

listening to Internet radio stations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71

Connecting to the network through LAN interface . . . 72

Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72

About network playback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73

Windows Media Player. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73

Windows Media DRM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73

DLNA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73

Content playable over a network. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73

About playback behavior over a network . . . . . . . . . 73

Authorizing this receiver . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73

Playback with Home Media Gallery. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74

Playing back audio files stored on components on

the network . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75

Listening to Internet radio stations. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75

Listening to Rhapsody . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77

Listening to Sirius Internet Radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77

Listening to Neural Music Direct . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77

Playing back your favorite songs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77

About playable file formats. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78

Advanced operations for Internet radio. . . . . . . . . . . . 79

Saving Internet radio stations. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79

Retrieving saved Internet radio stations . . . . . . . . . . 79

Setting up the network . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79

Checking the network settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81

Checking about the Accounts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81

Software update. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82

Glossary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82

08 KURO LINK

Making the KURO LINK connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84

Cautions on the KURO LINK function . . . . . . . . . . . 84

About connections with a product of a different

brand that supports the KURO LINK function . . . . . 85

KURO LINK Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85

Setting the PQLS function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86

Before using synchronization . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87

Synchronized amp mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87

Synchronized amp mode operations . . . . . . . . . . . . 87

Canceling synchronized amp mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87

09 Using other functions

Setting the Audio options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88

About the SRC (Sampling Rate Converter)

(SC-27 only) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89

Setting the Video options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90

Switching the speaker system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91

Using the MULTI-ZONE controls. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91

Making an audio or a video recording . . . . . . . . . . . . 92

Reducing the level of an analog signal . . . . . . . . . . . . 93

Using the sleep timer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93

Dimming the display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93

Switching the HDMI output . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94

Checking your system settings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94

Resetting the system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95

Default system settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95

10 Controlling the rest of your system (In case of SC-27)

Operating multiple receivers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96

Setting the remote to control other components . . . . 96

Selecting preset codes directly. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96

Programming signals from other remote controls . . . 97 Erasing one of the remote control button settings . . . 98

Resetting the remote control presets . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98

Confirming preset codes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98

Renaming input function names . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98

Direct function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 99

Multi Operation and System Off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 99

Programming a multi-operation or

a shutdown sequence . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 99

Using multi operations. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100

Using System off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100

Controls for TVs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 101

10 Controlling the rest of your system (In case of SC-25)

Operating multiple receivers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 103

Setting the remote to control other components . . . 103

Selecting preset codes directly. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 103

Programming signals from other remote controls

Erasing the remote control button settings . . . . . . . 104

Multi Operation and System Off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 105

Programming a multi-operation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 105

Using multi operations. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 105

Using System off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 106

Resetting the remote control presets . . . . . . . . . . . . 106

Default preset codes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 106

Controls the components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 106

. . . 104

11 The Advanced MCACC menu

Making receiver settings from the Advanced

MCACC menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 109

Automatic MCACC (Expert) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 110

Manual MCACC setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 112

Fine Channel Level . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 113

Fine Speaker Distance. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 114

Standing Wave . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 114

Acoustic Calibration EQ Adjust . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 115

Acoustic Calibration EQ Professional . . . . . . . . . . 115

Precision Distance (SC-27 only). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 117

Checking MCACC Data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 118

Speaker Setting. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 119

Channel Level . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 119

Speaker Distance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 119

Standing Wave . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 119

Acoustic Cal EQ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 120

Group Delay . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 120

Output PC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 120

Data Management. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 121

Renaming MCACC presets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 121

Copying MCACC preset data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 121

Clearing MCACC presets. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 122

12 The system and the other setup

Making receiver settings from the System

Setup menu. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 123

Manual speaker setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 124

Surround back speaker setting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 124

Speaker Setting. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 124

Channel Level . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 125

Speaker Distance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 126

X-Curve . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 126

THX Audio Setting. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 127

The Other Setup menu. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 128

Multi Channel Input Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 128

ZONE Audio Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 129

Power ON Level Setup. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 129

Volume Limit Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 129

Remote Control Mode Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 130

Flicker Reduction Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 130

13 Additional information

Speaker Setting Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 131

Positional relationship between speakers and

monitor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 132

Troubleshooting. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 132

Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 132

No sound . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 133

Other audio problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 134

Video. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 135

Settings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 136

Professional Calibration EQ graphical output . . . . 137

Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 137

Remote control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 138

HDMI . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 138

Important information regarding the HDMI

connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 139

HOME MEDIA GALLERY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 139

About status messages. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 141

USB interface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 141

XM radio messages. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 142

SIRIUS radio messages. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 143

Surround sound formats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 143

Dolby. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 143

DTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 144

Windows Media Audio 9 Professional . . . . . . . . . . 145

About iPod . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 145

About THX . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 145

About Neural – THX Surround . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 147

About SIRIUS and XM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 148

About FLAC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 148

FLAC Decoder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 148

Auto Surround, ALC and Stream Direct with

different input signal formats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 149

Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 150

Cleaning the unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 150

Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 151

Flow of settings on the receiver

The unit is a full-fledged AV receiver equipped with an abundance of functions and terminals. It can be used easily after following the procedure below to make the connections and settings.

The colors of the steps indicate the following:

Required setting item

Setting to be made as necessary

1 Before you start

• Checking what’s in the box (page 10)

• Loading the batteries (page 11)



Determining the speakers’ application (page

22)

• 7.1ch surround connection

• 5.1ch surround & Front Bi-amping connection

• 5.1ch surround & ZONE 2 connection

• 5.1ch surround & Speaker B connection



3 Connecting the speakers

• Placing the speakers (page 23)

• Connecting the speakers (page 24)

• Standard 5.1/6.1/7.1-channel surround connections (page 25)

• Bi-amping your speakers (page 26)



4 Connecting the components

• About the audio connection (page 27)

• About the video converter (page 28)

• Connecting your TV and playback components (page 29)

• Connecting AM/FM antennas (page 36)

• Plugging in the receiver (page 44)



5Power On



6 Changing the OSD display language (OSD

Language) (page 45)



Surround back speaker setting (page 124)



8 MCACC speaker settings

• Automatically setting up for surround sound (Auto MCACC & Full Band Phase Control) (page 46)



9 The Input Setup menu (page 48)

(When using connections other than the recommended connections)



10 Basic playback (page 50)



11 Switching the HDMI output (page 94)



12 Adjusting the sound and picture quality as desired

• Using the various listening modes

• Using surround back channel processing (page 66)

• Better sound using Phase Control and Full Band Phase Control (page 68)

• Measure the all EQ type (SYMMETRY/ALL CH ADJ/ FRONT ALIGN) (page 110)

• Change the channel level while listening (Tip on page 126)

• Switches on/off the Acoustic Calibration EQ, Sound retriever or Dialog Enhancement (page 88)

• Setting the PQLS function (page 86)

• Setting the Audio options (Tone, Loudness or Sound delay, etc.) (page 88)

• Setting the Video options (page 90)



13 Other optional adjustments and settings

•KURO LINK Setup (page 85)

• The Advanced MCACC menu (page 109)

• The system and the other setup (page 123)



14 Making maximum use of the remote control

• SC-27 – Operating multiple receivers (page 96)

• SC-27 – Setting the remote to control other components (page 96)

• SC-25 – Operating multiple receivers (page 103)

• SC-25 – Setting the remote to control other components (page 103)

Before you start

Chapter 1:

Before you start

Our philosophy

Pioneer is dedicated to making your home theater listening experience as close as possible to the vision of the moviemakers and mastering engineer when they created the original soundtrack. We do this by focusing on three important steps:

1 Achieving the highest possible sound quality

2 Allowing for customized acoustic calibration according to any listening area

3 Fine-tuning the receiver with the help of worldclass studio engineers

1 With the cooperation of AIR Studios, this receiver has

been designated AIR Studios Monitor:

Features

• Direct Energy HD Amplifier

Through a collaboration, Pioneer and ICEpower have jointly development a unique class D amplifier called a “Direct Energy High Fidelity Class D (HD) amplifier”. This new generation reference amplifier offers outstanding performance (high output of 770 W (SC-27)/700 W (SC-25) simultaneous) with high sound quality and reproduces the latest in multi-channel digital contents.

• Easy setup using Advanced MCACC

The Auto MCACC Setup provides a quick but accurate surround sound setup, which includes the advanced features of Professional Acoustic Calibration EQ. This innovative technology measures the reverb characteristics of your listening area, allowing you to customize your system calibration with the help of a graphical output that can be displayed on-screen or using computer. With the additional benefits of numerous MCACC preset memories, standing wave control and microphone measurements from a series of reference points, your home theater experience can be truly customized for optimal surround sound.

• THX certified design (In case of SC-27)

This receiver bears the THX Ultra2 Plus logo, which means it has passed a rigorous series of quality and performance tests covering every aspect of the product. This includes testing of pre-amplifier and power amplifier

performance and operation, and hundreds of other parameters in both the digital and analog domain, making your home theater experience as faithful as possible to what the director intended.

• THX certified design (In case of SC-25)

This receiver bears the THX Select2 Plus logo, which means it has passed a rigorous series of quality and performance tests covering every aspect of the product. This includes testing of pre-amplifier and power amplifier performance and operation, and hundreds of other parameters in both the digital and analog domain, making your home theater experience as faithful as possible to what the director intended.

• Dolby Digital and DTS decoding, including Dolby Digital EX, Dolby Pro Logic IIx, DTS 96/24, DTS-ES, Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby TrueHD, DTS-EXPRESS and DTS-HD Master Audio

Dolby Digital and DTS decoding brings theater sound right into your home with up to six channels of surround sound, including a special LFE (Low Frequency Effects) channel for deep, realistic sound effects.

The built-in Dolby Pro Logic IIx and DTS Neo:6 decoders not only provide full surround sound decoding for Dolby Surround sources, but will also generate convincing surround sound for any stereo source.

Also, with the addition of a surround back speaker, you can take advantage of the built-in Dolby Digital EX and DTS-ES decoders for six-channel surround sound.

Furthermore, Dolby Digital Plus and Dolby TrueHD, which are designed for the next-generation highdefinition media such as Blu-ray Disc and HD DVD, support up to 7.1 channels and 8 channels respectively.

DTS-EXPRESS is a low-bitrate encoding technology supporting up to 5.1 channels, with fixed data transfer rates ranging from 24 kbps to 256 kbps (this encoding is available only when signals are delivered to this receiver as primary audio).

DTS-HD Master Audio delivers audio signals to listeners without any loss of data with its high transfer rates.

• Phase Control

The Phase Control technology incorporated into this receiver’s design provides coherent sound reproduction through the use of phase matching for an optimal sound image at your listening position.

• Full Band Phase Control

The Full Band Phase Control feature analyzes the frequency-phase characteristics of the speakers connected and corrects the phase distortion to the flattened frequency-phase characteristics. This

Before you start

correction minimizes the group delay of the middle- and low-frequency ranges against the high-frequency range and improves the frequency-phase characteristics across all ranges. Furthermore, the enhanced frequencyphase characteristics between channels ensure better surround sound integration.

• Sound Retriever

The Sound Retriever feature employs DSP technology to restore sound pressure and smooth jagged artifacts left over after compression. This helps bring CD quality sound back to WMA and MP3 audio files and achieves a richer sense of presence when playing Dolby Digital, DTS or WMA 9 Pro audio formats recorded in multiple channels on DVDs and other discs.

• HOME MEDIA GALLERY

This receiver can play back contents stored on your computer when your computer is connected to the LAN terminal of this receiver. Also, you can listen to the Internet radio stations.

• Front Stage Surround Advance

With the Front Stage Surround Advance feature, you can enjoy seamless, natural surround sound effects using only the front speakers, without deteriorating the quality of the original sound.

• Auto Level Control

When the source is played in Auto level control mode (ALC), this receiver automatically equalizes the playback sound level according to the variation in recording levels.

• Optimum Surround

All movie creators do their best to express movie’s story and use sounds 50 % to achieve it. They assume that the finally mixed sounds should be best sound balance at movie theaters that can perform a big sound. However, in many cases, such a big sound is actually too much for customer’s Home Theater environment, smaller volume is normally used.

In such case, there is possibility that the sound balance is changed/depressed compared to movie theaters. The volume is smaller, the possibility is higher. In short, smaller volume can NOT tell us stories properly as the same as creator’s intention.

• HDMI and digital video conversion

This receiver is compatible with the HDMI digital video format, providing you with high-definition digital video/ audio via a single cable.

High-quality sound formats such as DTS-HD and Dolby TrueHD are supported while this receiver is also compatible with the Deep Color and x.v.Color feature (x.v.Color is trademarks of Sony Corporation). You can operate this receiver in synchronization with your Pioneer component that supports the KURO LINK function by connecting your component to this receiver via HDMI.

Also, the built-in digital video converter of this receiver makes both de-interlacing and up-scaling possible, and analog video signals being input are converted and output as digital video signals at the HDMI terminal.

• XM and SIRIUS Ready

With the XM and SIRIUS Radio terminals, you’ll be up and running in no time. This receiver’s enhanced compatibility makes XM HD Surround playback as well as on-screen control of your XM and SIRIUS Radio an added possibility.

• iPod/iPhone and USB Ready

This receiver has the terminals for connecting an iPod/ iPhone unit and a USB mass storage device.

The iPod terminal is ready for handling digital audio and video, and this receiver’s enhanced compatibility makes on-screen control of your iPod an added possibility.

The USB terminal allows you to listen to two-channel audio from a USB mass storage device connected to this receiver.

Checking what’s in the box

Please check that you’ve received the following supplied accessories:

• Setup microphone (cable: 5 m (16.4 ft.))

• Remote control unit

•Dry cell batteries x2

•AM loop antenna

•FM wire antenna

• iPod cable

•Power cord

• Warranty card

• These operating instructions

Installing the receiver

• When installing this unit, make sure to put it on a level and stable surface.

Don’t install it on the following places: – on a color TV (the screen may distort) – near a cassette deck (or close to a device that gives off a magnetic field). This may interfere with the sound. – in direct sunlight – in damp or wet areas – in extremely hot or cold areas – in places where there is vibration or other movement – in places that are very dusty – in places that have hot fumes or oils (such as a kitchen)

• Do not touch this receiver’s bottom panel while the power is turned on. The bottom panel gets hot when the power is on, and touching it could cause burns.

Before you start

Loading the batteries

In case of SC-27

In case of SC-25

CAUTION

Incorrect use of batteries may result in such hazards as leakage and bursting. Observe the following precautions:

• Never use new and old batteries together.

• Insert the plus and minus sides of the batteries properly according to the marks in the battery case.

• Batteries with the same shape may have different voltages. Do not use different batteries together.

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

Operating range of remote control unit

The remote control may not work properly if:

• There are obstacles between the remote control and the receiver’s remote sensor.

• Direct sunlight or fluorescent light is shining onto the remote sensor.

• The receiver is located near a device that is emitting infrared rays.

• The receiver is operated simultaneously with another infrared remote control unit.

30°

7 m (23 ft.)

Controls and displays

Chapter 2:

Controls and displays

Remote control (In case of SC-27)

The remote has been conveniently color-coded according to component control using the following system:

• White – Receiver control, TV Control

• Blue – Other controls

1 MULTI-ZONE operation selector switch

Switch to perform operations in the main zone, ZONE 2 and ZONE 3 (page 91).

2  RECEIVER

This switches between standby and on for this receiver.

MULTI OPERATION

Use this button to perform multi operations (page 99).

4 Input function buttons

Press to select control of other components (see Controlling the rest of your system (In case of SC-27) on page 96).

INPUT SELECT

Use to select the input function (page 50).

6 Character display (LCD)

This display shows information when transmitting control signals.

The following commands are shown when you’re setting the remote to control other components (see Controlling the rest of your system (In case of SC-27) on page 96):

SETUP – Indicates the setup mode, from which you choose the options below.

PRESET – See Selecting preset codes directly on page 96.

LEARNING – See Programming signals from other remote controls on page 97.

MULTI OP – See Multi Operation and System Off on page 99.

SYS OFF – See Multi Operation and System Off on page 99.

DIRECT F – See Direct function on page 99. RENAME – See Renaming input function names on

page 98.

ERASE – See Erasing one of the remote control button settings on page 98.

RESET – See Resetting the remote control presets on page 98.

READ ID – See Confirming preset codes on page 98.

MAIN

RECEIVER SOURCE

ZONE2

BD TV DVR

DVD

VIDEO1

VIDEO2

USB

iPod

PHONO

MULTI CH

TV CONTROL

INPUT MUTE

AUDIO

PARAMETER

LIST

TOP MENU

BAND

PRESET PRESET

Remote control (In case of SC-25)

RECEIVER

DVD BD DVR HDMI

5 6

8 9

10 11

The remote has been conveniently color-coded according to component control using the following system:

• White – Receiver control, TV Control

• Blue – Other controls

 RECEIVER

This switches between standby and on for this receiver.

TV CD CD-R

TUNER XM SIRIUS

iPod USB

INPUT

SELECT

123

SIGNAL SEL

456

789

/CLR

TV CONTROL

AUDIO

PARAMETER

LIST

TOP MENU BAND

PRESET PRESET

Front panel

1723

4 5 6

INPUT SELECTOR

PHASE

ADVANCED

STANDBY/ON



AUDIO VIDEO

HOME MENU RETURN

PARAMETER

(TUNE)

ENTER

(TUNE)

CONTROL

9 11 12 151410

(PRESET)(PRESET)

MCACC PQLS HDMI

TUNER EDIT

AUTO SURR/ALC/

STREAM DIRECT

VIDEO CAMERA

16 17

 STANDBY/ON

Switches the receiver between on and standby. Power indicator lights when the receiver is on.

When the KURO LINK function is set to ON, the power indicator lights when the power is in standby.

INPUT SELECTOR

dial

Use to select an input function (page 50).

PHASE CONTROL

indicator

– Lights to indicate Phase Control or Full Band Phase Control is selected (page 68). ADVANCED MCACC indicator – Lights when EQ is set to ON in the AUDIO PARAMETER menu (page 88).

PQLS indicator – Lights when the PQLS feature is active (page 86).

HDMI indicator – Blinks when connecting an HDMIequipped component; lights when the component is connected (page 29).

4 Remote sensor

Receives the signals from the remote control (see Operating range of remote control unit on page 11).

MASTER VOLUME

CONTROL

ON/OFF

MCACC

SPEAKERS

PHONES

HOME

THX

STANDARD SURROUND

USBHDMI 4

ADVANCED SURROUND

iPod

iPhone

MULTI-ZONE

STEREOBAND

SETUP MIC

20 2118 19

5 Character display

See Display on page 18.

MASTER VOLUME

dial

7 Front panel controls

To access the front panel controls, push gently on the lower third portion of the panel with your finger.

AUDIO PARAMETER

Use to access the Audio options (page 88).

VIDEO PARAMETER

Use to access the Video options (page 90).

Controls and displays

/// (TUNE/PRESET

Use the arrow buttons when setting up your HOME MENU. Use TUNE / to find radio frequencies and use PRESET / to find preset stations (page 56).

TUNER EDIT

Use with ////ENTER to memorize and name stations for recall (page 56).

BAND

Switches between AM and FM radio bands (page 56).

13 Listening mode buttons

AUTO SURR/ALC/STREAM DIRECT –

between Auto Surround Optimum Surround mode and Stream Direct mode (page 65)

HOME THX – Press to select a Home THX listening mode (page 63).

STANDARD SURROUND – Press for Standard decoding and to switch between the various 2 Pro Logic IIx and Neo:6 options (page 62).

ADVANCED SURROUND – Use to switch between the various surround modes (page 63).

STEREO – Switches between stereo playback and Front Stage Surround Advance modes (page 65).

) /

ENTER

(page 61)

Switches

, Auto level control,

MULTI-ZONE

controls

If you’ve made MULTI-ZONE connections (see MULTIZONE setup on page 38) use these controls to control the sub zone from the main zone (see Using the MULTI-ZONE controls on page 91).

SPEAKERS

Use to change the speaker system (page 91).

HOME MENU

Press to access the Home Menu (pages 45, 48, 85, 109, 118, 121, 123 and 128).

RETURN

Press to confirm and exit the current menu screen.

18 HDMI input connector

Use for connection to compatible HDMI device (Video camera, etc.). See Connecting an HDMI-equipped component to the front panel input on page 42.

iPod/iPhone/USB

terminals

Use to connect your Apple iPod as an audio and video source, or connect a USB device for audio and photo playback (page 43).

MCACC SETUP MIC

jack

Use to connect the supplied microphone (page 46).

PHONES

jack

Use to connect headphones. When the headphones are connected, there is no sound output from the speakers.

Display

21 3

AUTO

PCM

HDMI DIGITAL ANALOG

AUTO SURROUND STREAM DIRECT

PROLOGIC x THX ADV.SURROUND STEREO STANDARD SP AB

L C R

SL SR

XL XR

SLEEP

LFE

Neo:6

DIGITAL PLUS

DTS HD ES 96/24

MSTR

CD-R

SIGNAL

indicators

Light to indicate the currently selected input signal. AUTO lights when the receiver is set to select the input signal automatically (page 68).

2 Program format indicators

Light to indicate the channels being input when PCM signals are being input. They do not indicate the audio signals being output from the receiver.

L/R – Left front/Right front channel C – Center channel SL/SR – Left surround/Right surround channel

DSD PCM MULTI-ZONE S.RTRV SOUND UP MIX

TUNER PHONO iPod

SIRIUS

FULL BAND

PQLS

DVD

DVR

ALC

ATT

OVER

1210 13 14 15 16

TUNED STEREOTrueHD WMA9Pro MONO

VIDEO

HDMI

[ 2 ]

USBHMG

[ 3 ]

XM [ 4 ]

22 2318 19 20 21

LFE – Low frequency effects channel (the (( )) indicators light

when an LFE signal is being input)

XL/XR – Two channels other than the ones above XC – Either one channel other than the ones above, the mono

surround channel or matrix encode flag

3 Digital format indicators

Light when a signal encoded in the corresponding format is detected.

S.RTRV

Lights when the Sound Retriever function is (page 88)

active

Controls and displays

MULTI-ZONE

Lights when the MULTI-ZONE feature is active (page 91).

DSD PCM –

PCM conversion with SACDs.

PCM – Lights during playback of PCM signals.

FULL BAND

Lights when the Full Band Phase Control is switched on (page 69).

8 Listening mode indicators

AUTO SURROUND – Lights when the Auto Surround

feature is switched on (page 61). ALC – Lights when the ALC (Auto level control) mode

is selected (page 65). STREAM DIRECT – Lights when Direct/Pure Direct is

selected (page 65). ADV.SURROUND – Lights when one of the

Advanced Surround modes has been selected (page 63).

STEREO – Lights when stereo listening is switched on (page 64).

STANDARD – Lights when one of the Standard Surround modes is switched on (page 62).

THX – Lights when one of the Home THX modes is selected (page 63).

9 (

Lights when the Phase Control or Full Band Phase Control is switched on (page 68).

10 Analog signal indicators

Light to indicate reducing the level of an analog signal (page 93).

UP MIX

Lights when the Up Mix is switched on (page 67).

12 Tuner indicators

TUNED – Lights when a broadcast is being received. STEREO –

received in auto stereo mode.

MONO – Lights when the mono mode is set using MPX.

SOUND

Lights when any of the Midnight, Loudness or tone controls feature is selected (page 88).

Lights when Dialog Enhancement is switched on.

Lights when the sound is muted (page 16).

15 Master volume level

Shows the overall volume level. “---” indicates the minimum level, and “+12dB” indicates the maximum level.

Light during DSD (Direct Stream Digital) to

PHASE CONTROL

Lights when a stereo FM broadcast is being

)

16 Input function indicators

Light to indicate the input function you have selected.

17 Scroll indicators

Light when there are more selectable items when making the various settings.

18 Speaker indicators

Lights to indicate the current speaker system, A and/or B (page 91).

SLEEP

Lights when the receiver is in sleep mode (page 93).

20 Matrix decoding format indicators

2PRO LOGIC IIx – This lights to indicate 2 Pro Logic II / 2 Pro Logic IIx decoding (page 62).

Neo:6 – is on, this lights to indicate Neo:6 processing

MSTR

Lights during playback of DTS-HD Master Audio signal.

22 Character display

Displays various system information.

23 Remote control mode indicator

Lights to indicate the receiver’s remote control mode setting. (Not displayed when set to 1.) (SC-27: page 96, SC-25: page 103)

When one of the Neo:6 modes of the receiver

(page 62)

Connecting your equipment

Chapter 3:

Connecting your equipment

This receiver provides you with many connection possibilities, but it doesn’t have to be difficult. This page explains the kinds of components you can connect to make up your home theater system.

Important

• Illustration shows the SC-27, however connections for the SC-25 are the same except where noted.

Rear panel

HDMI

OUT

(KURO LINK )

OUT

BD IN

ASSIGNABLE

LAN

(10/100)

COAXIAL

ASSIGNABLE

IN 1

(DVD)

IN 2 (CD)

IN 3

(VIDEO

IN 1

(TV/SAT)

IN 2

(DVR)

IN 3

(VIDEO1)

IN 4

(CD-R)

ASSIGNABLE

OUT 1

OUT 2

OPTICAL

IN 1

IN 2

IN 1 IN 2

(DVD)

PR PB Y

ZONE 2 OUT

VIDEO

ZONE 2

SPEAKERS

SELECTABLE

SEE INSTRUCTION MANUAL

ZONE 3

OUT

CAUTION:

SPEAKER IMPEDANCE 6 Ω - 16 Ω .

ATTENTION:

ENCEINTE D'IMPEDANCE DE 6 Ω - 16 Ω .

SELECTABLE

VOIR LE MODE D'EMPLOI

(DVR)

R PB Y

MONITOR OUT

SIGNAL

15 16

GND

PHONOINCD

Class 2 Wiring

12 V TRIGGER

(OUTPUT 12V TOTAL 50 mA MAX)

SIRIUS

OUT

CONTROL

OUT

RS-232C

(VIDEO 1)

CD-R/TAPE

OUT IN

SURROUND BACK/

IN 3

R PB Y

COMPONENT VIDEO

17 21

ANTENNA

ASSIGNABLE

S-VIDEO

VIDEO

DVD

IN OUT

B A

(Single)

FM UNBAL 75 AM LOOP

TV/SATINVIDEO1INVIDEO2

SURROUND

FRONT CENTER

SUBWOOFER

FRONT CENTER

SUBWOOFER

FRONT CENTER

DVR

SURROUND SURROUND BACK

(Single)

PRE OUT

MULTI CH IN

SURROUND SURROUND BACK

AC IN

CAUTION

• Before making or changing the connections, switch off the power and disconnect the power cord from the power outlet. Plugging in should be the final step.

• To avoid hum, do not lay connected cables over the top of the receiver.

1 HDMI connectors (x6)

Multiple inputs and two outputs for high-quality audio/ video connection to compatible HDMI devices.  See Connecting your TV and playback components on page 29.

See Switching the HDMI output on page 94.

2 LAN (10/100) terminal

 See Playback with HOME MEDIA GALLERY inputs on page 71.

3 XM Radio input

 See Connecting an XM Radio tuner on page 37.

4 Coaxial digital audio inputs (x3 (SC-27), x2 (SC-25))

Use for digital audio sources, including DVD players/ recorders, digital satellite receivers, CD players, etc.  See also The Input Setup menu on page 48 to assign the inputs.

5 Optical digital audio inputs (x4)/outputs (x2)

Use the OUT jack for recording to a CD or MiniDisc recorder.  See Connecting other audio components on page 35.

Use the IN jacks for digital audio sources, including DVD players/recorders, digital satellite receivers, CD players, etc.  See also The Input Setup menu on page 48 to assign the inputs.

6 12 V trigger jacks

(total 50 mA max.)

(x2)

Use to switch components in your system on and off according to the input function of the receiver.  See Switching components on and off using the 12 volt trigger on page 41.

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7 SIRIUS Radio input

 See Connecting a SiriusConnect™ tuner on page 37.

8 Remote inputs/output

Use for connection to an external remote control sensor for use in a MULTI-ZONE setup, for example.  See Connecting an IR receiver on page 40.

9 Control input/output

Use to connect other Pioneer components so that you can control all your equipment from a single IR remote sensor.  See Operating other Pioneer components with this unit’s sensor on page 40.

10 RS-232C connector

Use for connection to a PC for graphical output when using Advanced MCACC or Full Band Phase Control.  See Connecting a PC for Advanced MCACC output on page 41.

11 Component video inputs (x3)

Use the inputs to connect any video source that has component video output, such as a DVD player.  See Connecting your DVD player with no HDMI output on page 30.

SC-27 only: ZONE 2

Use to connect monitors or TVs in a separate room.  See MULTI-ZONE setup on page 38.

13 MULTI-ZONE audio/video outputs

Use to connect a second or third amplifier and monitors or TVs in a separate room.  See MULTI-ZONE setup on page 38.

14 Composite, S-Video and Component video monitor outputs

Use to connect monitors and TVs. 

See

Connecting your TV with no HDMI input on

page 31.

15 Stereo analog audio source inputs (x3)/output (x1)

Use for connection to audio sources such as CD players, tape decks, turntables, etc.  See Connecting other audio components on page 35.

16 Audio/video source inputs (x5)/output (x1)

Use for connection to audio/visual sources, such as DVD players/recorders, VCRs, etc. Each set of inputs has jacks for composite video, S-Video and stereo analog audio.  See Connecting an HDD/DVD recorder, VCR and other video sources on page 33.

17 AM and FM antenna terminals

Use to connect indoor or outdoor antennas for radio broadcasts.  See Connecting AM/FM antennas on page 36.

component video output

18 Multichannel pre-amplifier outputs

Use to connect separate amplifiers for front, center, surround, surround back and subwoofer channels.  See Connecting additional amplifiers on page 36 (see also Installing your speaker system on page 25 for powered subwoofer connection).

19 Multichannel analog audio inputs

7.1 channel inputs for connection to a DVD player with multichannel analog outputs.  See Connecting the multichannel analog inputs on page 34.

20 Speaker terminals

Use for connection to the main front, center, surround and surround back speakers.  See Connecting the speakers on page 24.

21 AC power inlet

Connect the supplied power cord here.  See Plugging in the receiver on page 44.

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Determining the speakers’ application

Surround sound with a strong sense of presence can be enjoyed by connecting 7 speakers and 1 subwoofer. It is also possible to achieve high sound quality using bi-amp connections and to enjoy music in other rooms using the MULTI-ZONE feature. High sound quality can be achieved with a minimum of two speakers.

• Be sure to connect speakers to the front left and right channels ( and ).

•The Surr Back System setting must be made if you use any of the connections shown below other than [1] (see Selecting the Surr Back system on page 27).

[1] 7.1ch surround connection (Simple connection & Best surround)

*Default setting

These connections prioritize surround sound with a speaker layout like that in a movie theater.

• Surr Back System setting: Normal (default)

• If you have six speakers, either only connect one surround back speaker (6.1 ch surround), or connect for the 7.1-channel setting as shown on the diagram below but without the center speaker.

Front

left

Subwoofer

Surround

left

[2] 5.1ch surround & Front Bi-amping connection (High quality surround)

Bi-amping connection of the front speakers for high sound quality with 5.1-channel surround sound.

• Surr Back System setting: Front Bi-Amp

Front

left*

Surround

back left

Subwoofer

Center

SBL SBR

Surround back right

Center

Front

right

Surround

right

Front

right*

[3] 5.1ch surround & ZONE 2 connection (Multi Zone)

With these connections you can simultaneously enjoy

5.1-channel surround sound in the main zone with stereo playback on another component in ZONE 2. (The selection of input devices is limited.)

• Surr Back System setting: ZONE 2

Front

left

Subwoofer

Surround

left

[4]

5.1ch surround & Speaker B connection

Center

Front right

Surround

right

Left

Right

ZONE 2

With these connections you can simultaneously enjoy

5.1-channel surround sound in the main zone with stereo playback of the same sound on the B speakers.

• Surr Back System setting: Speaker B

Front

right

Speaker B

Front

left

Subwoofer

Surround

left

Center

Surround

Other speaker connection

• Your favorite speaker connections can be selected even if you have fewer than 5.1 speakers.

• When not connecting a subwoofer, connect speakers with low frequency reproduction capabilities to the front channel. (The subwoofer’s low frequency component is played from the front speakers, so the speakers could be damaged.)

•

After connecting, be sure to conduct the Auto MCACC (speaker environment setting) procedure.

See Automatically setting up for surround sound (Auto MCACC & Full Band Phase Control) on page 46.

Surround

left

Surround

right

*Bi-amp compatible speaker

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Placing the speakers

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

5.1 channel surround system:

Front left

Surround

left

Center

Subwoofer

120°

6.1 channel surround system:

Front left

Surround

left

Center

Subwoofer

120°

Surround Back

7.1 channel surround system:

Front left

Surround

left

Surround back

Center

Subwoofer

90°

60°

left

Front right

120°

Front right

120°

Front right

90°

Surround back right

Surround right

THX speaker system setup

If you are using a THX certified subwoofer use the THX INPUT jack on the subwoofer (if your subwoofer has one)

or switch the filter position to THX on your subwoofer. See also THX Audio Setting on page 127 to make the

settings that will give you the best sound experience when using the Home THX modes (page 63).

Some tips for improving sound quality

Where you put your speakers in the room has a big effect on the quality of the sound. The following guidelines should help you to get the best sound from your system.

• The subwoofer can be placed on the floor. Ideally, the other speakers should be at about ear-level when you’re listening to them. Putting the speakers on the floor (except the subwoofer), or mounting them very high on a wall is not recommended.

• For the best stereo effect, place the front speakers 2 m to 3 m (6 ft. to 9 ft.) apart, at equal distance from the TV.

• If you’re using a center speaker, place the front speakers at a wider angle. If not, place them at a narrower angle.

• Place the center speaker above or below the TV so that the sound of the center channel is localized at the TV screen. Also, make sure the center speaker does not cross the line formed by the leading edge of the front left and right speakers.

• It is best to angle the speakers towards the listening position. The angle depends on the size of the room. Use less of an angle for bigger rooms.

• Surround and surround back speakers should be positioned 60 cm to 90 cm (2 ft. to 3 ft.) higher than your ears and tilted slight downward. Make sure the speakers don’t face each other. For DVD-Audio, the speakers should be more directly behind the listener than for home theater playback.

• If the surround speakers cannot be set directly to the side of the listening position with a 7.1-channel system, the surround effect can be enhanced by turning off the Up Mix function (see Setting the Up Mix function on page 67).

• Try not to place the surround speakers farther away from the listening position than the front and center speakers. Doing so can weaken the surround sound effect.

Connecting your equipment

Connecting the speakers

Each speaker connection on the receiver comprises a positive (+) and negative (–) terminal. Make sure to match these up with the terminals on the speakers themselves.

CAUTION

• These speaker terminals carry HAZARDOUS LIVE voltage. To prevent the risk of electric shock when

connecting or disconnecting the speaker cables, disconnect the power cord before touching any uninsulated parts.

• Make sure that all the bare speaker wire is twisted together and inserted fully into the speaker terminal. If any of the bare speaker wire touches the back panel it may cause the power to cut off as a safety measure.

Bare wire connections

1 Twist exposed wire strands together. 2 Loosen terminal and insert exposed wire. 3 Tighten terminal.

fig. A fig. B fig. C

10 mm (

/8 in.)

(fig. C)

(fig. A)

(fig. B)

CAUTION

• Make sure that all speakers are securely installed. This not only improves sound quality, but also reduces the risk of damage or injury resulting from speakers being knocked over or falling in the event of external shocks such as earthquakes.

Banana plug connections

If you want to use speaker cables terminated with banana plugs, screw the speaker terminal fully shut, then plug the banana plug into the end of the speaker terminal.

Important

• Please refer to the manual that came with your speakers for details on how to connect the other end of the speaker cables to your speakers.

• Use an RCA cable to connect the subwoofer. It is not possible to connect using speaker cables.

Connecting your equipment

Installing your speaker system

At the very least, front left and right speakers only are necessary. Note that your main surround speakers should always be connected as a pair, but you can connect just one surround back speaker if you like (it must be connected to the left surround back terminal).

Standard 5.1/6.1/7.1-channel surround connections

HDMI

OUT

(KURO

LINK )

OUT

BD IN

ASSIGNABLE

LAN

(10/100)

Front left

COAXIAL

ASSIGNABLE IN 1

(DVD)

IN 2 (CD)

IN 3

(VIDEO

IN 1

(TV/SAT)

IN 2

(DVR)

IN 3

(VIDEO1)

IN 4

(CD-R)

ASSIGNABLE

OUT 1

OUT 2

OPTICAL

12 V TRIGGER

(OUTPUT 12V TOTAL 50 mA MAX)

SIRIUS

IN 1

IN 2

OUT

CONTROL

OUT

RS-232C

IN 1 IN 2

(DVD)

PRPBY

ZONE 2 OUT

VIDEO

ZONE 2

SPEAKERS

SELECTABLE

SEE INSTRUCTION MANUAL

Subwoofer

ZONE 3

OUT

CAUTION:

SPEAKER IMPEDANCE 6 Ω - 16 Ω .

ATTENTION:

ENCEINTE D'IMPEDANCE DE 6 Ω - 16 Ω .

SELECTABLE

VOIR LE MODE D'EMPLOI

Center

LINE LEVEL

INPUT

IN 3

(DVR)

RPB

SIGNAL

GND

PHONOINCD

Class 2 Wiring

The surround back terminals can also be used for the Speaker B and ZONE 2.

MONITOR OUT

(VIDEO 1)

CD-R/TAPE

OUT IN

SURROUND BACK/

RPB

COMPONENT VIDEO

S-VIDEO

VIDEO

ANTENNA

ASSIGNABLE

DVD

TV/SATINVIDEO1INVIDEO2

IN OUT

B A

(Single)

FM UNBAL 75 AM LOOP

DVR

SURROUND

FRONT CENTER

SUBWOOFER

FRONT CENTER

SUBWOOFER

FRONT CENTER

SURROUND SURROUND BACK

(Single) L

PRE OUT

MULTI CH IN

SURROUND SURROUND BACK

Front right

AC IN

Surround left

7.1 ch surround setting

6.1 ch surround setting

Surround back

Speaker B - Left

ZONE 2 - Left

Surround back rightSurround back left

Speaker B setting

ZONE 2 setting

No connect

Speaker B - Right

ZONE 2 - Right

Surround right

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Bi-amping your speakers

Bi-amp compatible

speaker

High

Center

Subwoofer

High

Bi-amp compatible

speaker

Low

IN 1

IN 2

IN 1 IN 2

(DVD)

PR PB Y

ZONE 2 OUT

VIDEO

ZONE 2

SPEAKERS

SELECTABLE

SEE INSTRUCTION MANUAL

ZONE 3

OUT

CAUTION:

SPEAKER IMPEDANCE 6 Ω - 16 Ω .

ATTENTION:

ENCEINTE D'IMPEDANCE DE 6 Ω - 16 Ω .

SELECTABLE

VOIR LE MODE D'EMPLOI

(DVR)

R PB Y

SIGNAL

GND

PHONOINCD

Class 2 Wiring

MONITOR OUT

12 V TRIGGER

(OUTPUT 12V TOTAL 50 mA MAX)

SIRIUS

OUT

CONTROL

OUT

RS-232C

(VIDEO 1)

CD-R/TAPE

OUT IN

SURROUND BACK/

IN 3

R PB Y

COMPONENT VIDEO

S-VIDEO

VIDEO

HDMI

OUT

(KURO LINK )

OUT

BD IN

ASSIGNABLE

LAN

(10/100)

Front left

COAXIAL

ASSIGNABLE IN 1

(DVD)

IN 2 (CD)

IN 3

(VIDEO

IN 1

(TV/SAT)

IN 2

(DVR)

IN 3

(VIDEO1)

IN 4

(CD-R)

ASSIGNABLE

OUT 1

OUT 2

OPTICAL

Surround right

Bi-amping is when you connect the high frequency driver and low frequency driver of your speakers to different amplifiers for better crossover performance. Your speakers must be bi-ampable to do this (having separate terminals for high and low) and the sound improvement will depend on the kind of speakers you’re using.

CAUTION

• Most speakers with both High and Low terminals have two metal plates that connect the High to the Low terminals. These must be removed when you are bi-amping the speakers or you could severely damage the amplifier. See your speaker manual for more information.

• If your speakers have a removable crossover network, make sure you do not remove it for bi-amping. Doing so may damage your speakers.

ANTENNA

ASSIGNABLE

DVD

IN OUT

B A

(Single)

FM UNBAL 75 AM LOOP

TV/SATINVIDEO1INVIDEO2

SURROUND

DVR

FRONT CENTER

SUBWOOFER

FRONT CENTER

SUBWOOFER

FRONT CENTER

Low

SURROUND SURROUND BACK

(Single)

PRE OUT

MULTI CH IN

Front right

Surround left

Bi-wiring your speakers

Your speakers can also be bi-wired if they support biamping.

• With these connections, the Surr Back System setting makes no difference.

• To bi-wire a speaker, connect two speaker cords to the speaker terminal on the receiver.

Using a banana plug for the second connection is recommended.

AC IN

CAUTION

• Don’t connect different speakers from the same terminal in this way.

• When bi-wiring as well, heed the cautions for biamping shown at the left.

Connecting your equipment

Selecting the Surr Back system

The surround back terminals can be used for bi-amping, Speaker B and ZONE 2 connections, in addition to for the surround back speakers. Make this setting according to the application.

ZONE 2 setup

With these connections you can simultaneously enjoy

5.1-channel surround sound in the main zone with stereo playback on another component in ZONE 2.

1 Connect a pair of speakers to the surround back speaker terminals.

See Standard 5.1/6.1/7.1-channel surround connections on page 25.

2 Select ‘

See Surround back speaker setting on page 124 to do this.

Speaker B setup

You can listen to stereo playback in another room.

1 Connect a pair of speakers to the surround back speaker terminals.

See Standard 5.1/6.1/7.1-channel surround connections on page 25.

2 Select ‘ menu.

See Surround back speaker setting on page 124 to do this.

Bi-Amping setup

Bi-amping connection of the front speakers for high sound quality with 5.1-channel surround sound.

1 Connect Bi-amp compatible speakers to the front and surround back speaker terminals.

See Bi-amping your speakers on page 26.

2 Select ‘ menu.

See Surround back speaker setting on page 124 to do this.

ZONE 2

’ from the

Speaker B

Front Bi-Amp

’ from the

Surr Back System

’ from the

Surr Back System

menu.

About the

There are several types of audio input and output terminals on this receiver. The receiver selects the first available signal in the following order when you choose AUTO as the input signal:

Sound signal priority 

• With an HDMI cable, video and audio signals can be transferred in high quality over a single cable.

• When connecting optical cables, be careful when inserting the plug not to damage the shutter protecting the optical socket.

• When storing optical cable, coil loosely. The cable may be damaged if bent around sharp corners.

audio connection

Types of cables and

terminals

HDMI HD audio

Digital (Coaxial) Conventional digital audio

Digital (Optical)

RCA (Analog)

(White/Red)

CAUTION

Transferable audio

signals

Conventional analog audio

Connecting your equipment

About the video converter

The video converter ensures that all video sources are output through all of the MONITOR OUT jacks. The only exception is HDMI: since this resolution cannot be downsampled, you must connect your monitor/TV to the receiver’s HDMI video outputs when connecting this video source.

If several video components are assigned to the same input function (see The Input Setup menu on page 48), the converter gives priority to HDMI, component, S-Video, then composite (in that order).

INPUT SELECTOR

PHASE

ADVANCED

CONTROL

MCACC

STANDBY/ON



Source device

Terminal for

connection with

source device

This receiver

HDMI IN

High picture quality

COMPONENT

VIDEO IN

S-VIDEO IN S-VIDEO

VIDEO IN

Video signals can be output

• For optimal video performance, THX recommends switching Digital Video Conversion (in Setting the Video options on page 90) OFF.

PQLS HDMI

MASTER VOLUME

connection with TV

COMPONENT VIDEO

TV monitor

Terminal for

monitor

HDMI OUT

MONITOR OUT

VIDEO

MONITOR OUT

Types of cables

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Note

1 • If the video signal does not appear on your TV or flat panel TV, try adjusting the resolution settings on your component or display. Note that

some components (such as video game units) have resolutions that may not be converted. In this case, try switching Digital Video Conversion (in Setting the Video options on page 90) OFF.

• The signal input resolutions that can be converted from the component video input for the HDMI output are 480i/576i, 480p/576p, 720p and

1080i. 1080p signal cannot be converted.

• Only signals with an input resolution of 480i/576i can be converted from the component video input for the composite and S-Video MONITOR

OUT.

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Connecting your TV and playback components

Connecting using HDMI

If you have an HDMI or DVI (with HDCP) equipped component (Blu-ray disc player, etc.), you can connect it to this receiver using a commercially available HDMI cable.

If the TV and playback components support the Pioneer KURO LINK feature, the convenient KURO LINK functions can be used (see KURO LINK on page 84).

Other HDMI/DVI-

HDMI OUT

equipped component

HDMI/DVI-compatible Blu-ray disc player

HDMI IN

DIGITAL OUT

OPTICAL

Select one

HDMI/DVI-compatible monitor or flat panel TV

AUDIO OUT

ANALOG

HDMI OUT

COAXIAL

ASSIGNABLE

ASSIGNABLE IN 1

(DVD)

IN 1

(DVD)

IN 2 (CD)

IN 3

(VIDEO

IN 1

(TV/SAT)

IN 2

(DVR)

IN 3

(VIDEO1)

IN 4

(CD-R)

ASSIGNABLE

OUT 1

OUT 2

OPTICAL

12 V TRIGGER

(OUTPUT 12V TOTAL 50 mA MAX)

SIRIUS

OUT

CONTROL

OUT

RS-232C

HDMI

OUT

(KURO

LINK )

OUT

ASSIGNABLE

LAN

(10/100)

• When connecting a Blu-ray disc player, connect the player to the receiver’s BD IN terminal.

• When connecting to an HDMI/DVI-compatible monitor or a flat panel TV using the HDMI OUT 2 terminal, switch the HDMI output setting to HDMI

OUT 2 or HDMI OUT ALL. See Switching the HDMI output on page 94.

•The HDMI indicator lights on the front panel when an HDMI-equipped component is connected.

• For input components, connections other than HDMI connections are also possible (see Connecting your DVD player with no HDMI output on page 30).

This connection is required in order to listen to the sound of the TV over the receiver.

IN 1 IN 2

(DVD)

PR PB Y

ZONE 2 OUT

VIDEO

ZONE 2

SPEAKERS

SELECTABLE

SEE INSTRUCTION MANUAL

ZONE 3

OUT

CAUTION:

SPEAKER IMPEDANCE 6 Ω - 16 Ω .

ATTENTION:

ENCEINTE D'IMPEDANCE DE 6 Ω - 16 Ω .

SELECTABLE

VOIR LE MODE D'EMPLOI

(DVR)

R PB Y

SIGNAL

GND

PHONOINCD

Class 2 Wiring

MONITOR OUT

(VIDEO 1)

CD-R/TAPE

OUT IN

SURROUND BACK/

IN 3

R PB Y

ASSIGNABLE

COMPONENT VIDEO

S-VIDEO

VIDEO

DVD

(Single)

ANTE

TV/SAT

• If your Blu-ray disc player offers multi-channel analog audio outputs, see Connecting the multichannel analog inputs on page 34.

• The sound of the TV cannot be heard over the receiver if the TV is connected using an HDMI cable. If you want to listen to the sound of the TV over the receiver, connect the receiver and TV with audio cables.

Connecting your equipment

Connecting your DVD player with no HDMI output

This diagram shows connections of a TV (with HDMI input) and DVD player (or other playback component with no HDMI output) to the receiver.

DVD player, etc.

HDMI/DVI-compatible monitor or flat panel TV

HDMI IN

HDMI

OUT

(KURO

LINK )

OUT

BD IN

ASSIGNABLE

LAN

(10/100)

Select one

DIGITAL OUT

COAXIAL OPTICAL

COAXIAL

ASSIGNABLE

ASSIGNABLE IN 1

(DVD)

IN 1

(DVD)

IN 2 (CD)

IN 3

(VIDEO

IN 1

(TV/SAT)

IN 2

(DVR)

IN 3

(VIDEO1)

IN 4

(CD-R)

ASSIGNABLE

OUT 1

OUT 2

OPTICAL

12 V TRIGGER

(OUTPUT 12V TOTAL 50 mA MAX)

SIRIUS

IN 1

IN 2

OUT

CONTROL

OUT

RS-232C

AUDIO OUT

ANALOG

(DVD)

PR PB Y

SPEAKERS

VIDEO

SELECTABLE

SEE INSTRUCTION MANUAL

IN 1 IN 2

IN 1

(DVR)

R PB Y

ZONE 2 OUT

ZONE 2

ZONE 3

OUT

CAUTION:

SPEAKER IMPEDANCE 6 Ω - 16 Ω .

ATTENTION:

ENCEINTE D'IMPEDANCE DE 6 Ω - 16 Ω .

SELECTABLE

VOIR LE MODE D'EMPLOI

SIGNAL

GND

PHONOINCD

Select one

COMPONENT VIDEO OUT

MONITOR OUT

CD-R/TAPE

OUT IN

Class 2 Wiring

SURROUND BACK/

IN 3

R PB Y

(VIDEO 1)

ASSIGNABLE

COMPONENT VIDEO

S-VIDEO

VIDEO

VIDEO OUT

S-VIDEO VIDEO

DVD

(Single)

• If you want to listen to the sound of the TV over the receiver, connect the receiver and TV with audio cables.

• Component video should give superior picture quality when compared to composite or S-Video. You can also take advantage of progressive scan video (if your source and TV are both compatible), which delivers a very stable, flicker-free picture. See the manuals that came with your TV and source component to check whether they are compatible with progressive-scan video.

• If your DVD player offers multi-channel analog audio outputs, see Connecting the multichannel analog inputs on page 34.

+ 124 hidden pages

Pioneer SC-25, SC-27 Operating Instruction

Specifications and Main Features

Frequently Asked Questions

User Manual

Contents

Before you start

Our philosophy

Features

Checking what’s in the box

Installing the receiver

Loading the batteries

Operating range of remote control unit

Controls and displays

Remote control (In case of SC-27)

Remote control (In case of SC-25)

Front panel

Display

Connecting your equipment

Rear panel

Determining the speakers’ application

Other speaker connection

Placing the speakers

THX speaker system setup

Some tips for improving sound quality

Connecting the speakers

Installing your speaker system

Standard 5.1/6.1/7.1-channel surround connections

Bi-amping your speakers

Bi-wiring your speakers

Selecting the Surr Back system

ZONE 2 setup

Speaker B setup

Bi-Amping setup

About the video converter

Connecting your TV and playback components

Connecting using HDMI

Connecting your DVD player with no HDMI output