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.
The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol,
within an equilateral triangle, is intended to
alert the user to the presence of uninsulated
“dangerous voltage” within the product’s
enclosure that may be of sufficient
magnitude to constitute a risk of electric
shock to persons.
CAUTION:
TO PREVENT THE RISK OF ELECTRIC
SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR
BACK). NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS
INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED
SERVICE PERSONNEL.
CAUTION
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
DO NOT OPEN
IMPORTANT
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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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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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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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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.
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Read these instructions.
Keep these instructions.
Heed all warnings.
Follow all instructions.
Do not use this apparatus near water.
Clean only with dry cloth.
Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in
accordance with the manufacturer’s
instructions.
Do not install near any heat sources such as
radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other
apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce
heat.
Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized
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
pinched particularly at plugs, convenience
receptacles, and the point where they exit from
the apparatus.
1)
2)
3)
4)
5)
6)
7)
8)
9)
10)
Only use attachments/accessories specified by
the manufacturer.
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.
Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms
or when unused for long periods of time.
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.
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12)
13)
14)
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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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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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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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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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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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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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-37 / SC -35
Responsible Party Name: PIONEER ELECTRONICS (USA) INC.
SERVICE SUPPORT DIVISION
Address: 1925 E. DOMINGUEZ ST. LONG BEACH, CA 90810-1003, U.S.A.
Phone: 1-800-421-1404
URL: http://www.pioneerelectronics.com
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IMPORTANT NOTICE
THE MODEL NUMBER AND SERIAL NUMBER OF
THIS EQUIPMENT ARE ON THE REAR OR BOTTOM.
RECORD THESE NUMBERS ON YOUR ENCLOSED
WARRANTY CARD AND KEEP IN A SAFE PLACE
FOR FUTURE REFERENCE.
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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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This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
(1) this device may not cause interference, and (2)
this device must accept any interference, including
interference that may cause undesired operation of
the device.
Caution
FCC Radiation Exposure Statement: This equipment
complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for
an uncontrolled environment. This equipment should be
installed and operated with minimum distance 20 cm
between the radiator and your body.
SC-37 only
The Safety of Your Ears is in Your Hands
Get the most out of your equipment by playing it at a
safe level – a level that lets the sound come through
clearly without annoying blaring or distortion and, most
importantly, without affecting your sensitive hearing.
Sound can be deceiving. Over time, your hearing
“comfort level” adapts to higher volumes of sound, so
what sounds “normal” can actually be loud and
harmful to your hearing. Guard against this by setting
your equipment at a safe level BEFORE your hearing
adapts.
ESTABLISH A SAFE LEVEL:
• Set your volume control at a low setting.
• Slowly increase the sound until you can hear it
comfortably and clearly, without distortion.
• Once you have established a comfortable sound
level, set the dial and leave it there.
BE SURE TO OBSERVE THE FOLLOWING
GUIDELINES:
• Do not turn up the volume so high that you can’t
hear what’s around you.
• Use caution or temporarily discontinue use in
potentially hazardous situations.
• Do not use headphones while operating a motorized
vehicle; the use of headphones may create a traffic
hazard and is illegal in many areas.
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Contents
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.
Programming signals from otherremote controls . . . 85
Erasing one of the remote control button settings . . . 85
Resetting the input assignment of one of the input
Programming signals from otherremote controls . . . 97
Erasing one of the remote control button settings . . . 98
Erasing all learnt settings that are in one input
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 10)
2
Determining the speakers’ application (page
22)
• 7.1 channel surround system (Front height)
• 7.1 channel surround system (Front wide)
• 7.1 channel surround system & Speaker B
connection
• 5.1 channel surround system & Front Bi-amping
connection (High quality surround)
• 5.1 channel surround system & ZONE 2 connection
(Multi Zone)
3 Connecting the speakers
• Placing the speakers (page 23)
• Connecting the speakers (page 24)
• Installing your speaker system (page 25)
• Bi-amping your speakers (page 26)
4 Connecting the components
• About the audio connection (page 27)
• About the video converter (page 27)
• Connecting your TV and playback components
(page 29)
(When using connections other than the
recommended connections)
9 Basic playback (page 47)
10 Switching the HDMI output (page 81)
11 Adjusting the sound and picture quality as desired
• Using the various listening modes
• Better sound using Phase Control (page 62)
• Better sound using Phase Control and Full Band
Phase Control (SC-37 only) (page 63)
• Measuring the all EQ type (SYMMETRY/ALL CH
ADJ/FRONT ALIGN) (page 104)
• Changing the channel level while listening (Tip on
page 116)
• Switching on/off the Acoustic Calibration EQ,
Sound retriever or Dialog Enhancement (page 76)
• Setting the PQLS function (page 75)
• Setting the Audio options (Tone, Loudness or
Sound delay, etc.) (page 76)
• Setting the Video options (page 78)
12 Other optional adjustments and settings
• Control with HDMI function (page 72)
• The Advanced MCACC menu (page 104)
• The System Setup and Other Setup menus (page
114)
13 Making maximum use of the remote control
SC-37:
• Operating multiple receivers (page 84)
• Setting the remote to control other components
(page 84)
• Using the RF communications function (page 91)
SC-35:
• Operating multiple receivers (page 96)
• Setting the remote to control other components
(page 97)
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Before you start
Note
Chapter 1:
Before you start
01
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:
1Achieving the highest possible sound quality
2Allowing for customized acoustic calibration
according to any listening area
3Fine-tuning the receiver with the help of worldclass studio engineers
* 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 HD (High Fidelity Class D) amplifier”. This
new generation reference amplifier offers outstanding
performance with high sound quality and reproduces the
latest in multi-channel digital contents.
•HDMI (Ver.1.4a with 3D, Audio Return Channel)
A compatible component is required to use the above
function.
•Remote operation on an iPhone/iPod touch
Operation via LAN is possible from an iPhone or iPod
touch by downloading a Pioneer original application
(iControlAV) from the iTunes Store.
•iPhone/iPod playback
Your iPhone or iPod can be connected to the receiver’s
USB terminal to play the music/video files on the iPhone/
iPod.
•PQLS
Jitterless high quality playback is possible by connecting
a PQLS-compatible player with HDMI connections.
•Dolby Pro Logic llz compatible
Adding a pair of speakers above the front left and right
speakers adds expressiveness in the vertical direction to the
previous horizontally-oriented sound field. The height
channel strengthens the sound field’s sense of threedimensionality and air, producing presence and expansion.
•Internet Radio
By connecting this receiver to the network via the LAN
terminal, you can listen to Internet radio stations.
•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.
•XM and SIRIUS Ready
With the XM and SIRIUS Radio terminals, you’ll be up
and running in no time.
•
Using the Bluetooth ADAPTER (Pioneer Model No. ASBT100)
Bluetooth wireless technology device wirelessly.
•Sound Retriever and Sound Retriever Air
The Sound Retriever feature employs DSP technology to
restore sound pressure and smooth jagged artifacts left
over after compression. Sound Retriever Air
compensates for reduced sound quality due to
compression when sending Bluetooth signals.
•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.
•Web control
The receiver can be operated using a browser from a
computer connected on the same LAN as the receiver.
•RF two-way communications function
Using the CU-RF1004, the information shown of the
receiver’s display can be displayed on the remote control
in your hands and you can operate the remote control
without worrying about obstacles or the direction in
which the remote control is pointing.
1
2
Bluetooth
compatible
3
lets you enjoy music files on an iPhone or other
1 The PQLS functions supported for the different models are as shown below.
SC-37: PQLS Bit-stream/PQLS Multi Surround/PQLS 2ch Audio. SC-35: PQLS Multi Surround/PQLS 2ch Audio.
2 Home Media Gallery is only supported on the SC-37.
3 The AS-BT100 is sold separately.
4 The CU-RF100 is included with the SC-37, sold separately with the SC-35.
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01
Before you start
Checking what’s in the box
Please check that you’ve received the following supplied
accessories:
• 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 on or just after it is turned off. The bottom
panel becomes hot when the power is on (or right after it is turned off) and could cause burns.
Loading the batteries
In case of SC-37
In case of SC-35
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.
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 rul
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.
s that apply in your country or
e
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Before you start
Note
7 m (23 ft.)
30°
30°
01
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.
Tip
• By connecting an RF adapter to the RS-232C and CURF100 terminals (SC-37) / EXTENSION terminals (SC-
35), the CU-RF100 omni-directional remote control
can be used for RF two-way communications with the
receiver.
information of the receiver’s display can be displayed
on the remote control in your hands and the remote
control can be operated without worrying about
obstacles or the direction in which the remote control
is pointing.
receiver with RF two-way communications (SC-37 only)
below.
1
With RF two-way communications, the
2
For details, see Flow for operating the
Flow for operating the receiver with RF
two-way communications
(SC-37 only)
This remote control unit is set for operations using
infrared signals upon shipment from the factory. To set it
for RF operations, take the steps below.
1
Connecting the RF adapter to the RS-232C and CU-
RF100 terminals.
• Connecting the RF adapter (SC-37 only) on page 21
2
Setting the ‘
• RF Remote Setup (SC-37 only) on page 120
3
Pairing the RF adapter and remote control.
• Pairing the RF adapter and remote control on page 92
4
Setting ‘RECEIVER MAIN’ to ‘
remote control unit’s ‘
• Operating this receiver by RF communications on
page 92
RF Remote Setup
IR/RF SELECT
’ to ‘ON’.
RF MODE
’ setting.
’ for the
1 The RF adapter and CU-RF100 omni-directional remote control are included with the SC-37, sold separately with the SC-35.
2 The maximum line-of-sight distance for RF two-way communications is about 10 meters. This line-of-sight communications distance is a rough
indication, and may differ according to the surrounding environment.
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02
Controls and displays
Chapter 2:
Controls and displays
The remote has been conveniently color-coded according
Remote control (In case of SC-37)
This section explains how to operate the remote control
for the receiver.
1
MAIN
RECEIVERSOURCE
ZONE2
3
MULTI
OPERATION
BDR
DVD
NET RADIO
HMG
CD
OPTION
12
TUNER
MULTI CH
VIDEO
IN
INPUT SELECTLIGHT
SOURCE
RECEIVER
TV
VOL
TUNE
TOOLS
ENTER
TUNE
PHASE CTRLCH LEVEL
STANDARD ADV SURR
STEREO
DIMMER
SBch MCACC
HDMI OUT
CLASS
ENTER
HDMIDVR
ADAPTER
CD-R
VOL
MUTE
VIDEO
PARAMETER
T.EDIT
GUIDE
RETURN
INFO
DISP
CH
11
12
13
14
10
2
3
BD
TV
4
USB
iPod
PHONO
AUX
5
6
CH
7
TV CONTROL
INPUTMUTE
AUDIO
PARAMETER
8
9
LIST
TOP MENU
BAND
PRESETPRESET
CATEGORY
HOME
MENU
iPod CTRLPTY SEARCH
STATUS
THXPQLSMPXMEMORY
AUTO/ALC/
DIRECT
PGMMENU
SIGNAL SEL SLEEPAUDIO
A.ATT
D.ACCESS
CLR
to component control using the following system:
• White – Receiver control, TV control
• Blue – Other controls (See page 48, 49, 52, 57 and 88.)
1MULTI-ZONE operation selector switch
Switch to perform operations in the main zone, ZONE 2
and ZONE 3 (page 80).
2
RECEIVER
This switches between standby and on for this receiver.
3
MULTI OPERATION
Use this button to perform multi operations (page 99).
4Input function buttons
Press to select control of other components (page 83).
With these models, the Sirius input is selected with the
OPTION 1 button, the XM input with the OPTION 2
button. Also, there is no AUX input on this receiver, so
the AUX button cannot be used.
5
INPUT SELECT
Use to select the input function (page 47).
6Character display
This display shows information when transmitting
control signals. The remote screen’s display differs when
operating the receiver by sending infrared signals from
the remote control and when operating it by RF two-way
communications. For details, see Remote control display
on page 13.
7
TV CONTROL
These buttons are dedicated to control the TV assigned to
the TV operation selector switch.
8Receiver setting buttons
Set the remote control operation selector switch to
RECEIVER first to access:
AUDIO PARAMETER – Use to access the Audio
options (page 76).
VIDEO PARAMETER – Use to access the Video
options (page 78).
HOME MENU – Use to access the Home Menu
(pages 43, 45, 73, 104, 114 and 117).
RETURN – Press to confirm and exit the current
menu screen.
9
////ENTER
Use the arrow buttons when setting up your surround
sound system (see page 104) and the Audio or Video
options (page 76 or 78).
buttons
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Controls and displays
Note
6
MAIN
02
10 Receiver Control buttons
Set the remote control operation selector switch to
RECEIVER first to access:
STATUS – Press to check selected receiver settings
(page 81).
PHASE CTRL – Press to switch on/off Phase Control
or Full Band Phase Control (page 63).
CH LEVEL – Press repeatedly to select a channel,
then use / to adjust the level (page 116).
THX – Press to select a Home THX listening mode
(page 60).
PQLS – Press to select the PQLS setting (page 75).
AUTO/ALC/DIRECT – Switches between Auto
Surround (page 59), Auto Level Control, Optimum
Surround mode and Stream Direct mode (page 62).
STEREO – Switches between stereo playback and
Front Stage Surround Advance modes (page 61).
STANDARD – Press for St
switch various modes (2 Pro Logic, Neo:6, etc.)
(page 59).
ADV SURR – Use to switch between the various
surround modes (page 61).
SIGNAL SEL – Use to sele ct an input signal (page 62).
SLEEP – Use to put the receiver in sleep mode and
select the amount of time before sleep (page 81).
DIMMER – Dims or brightens the display (page 81).
A.ATT – Attenuates (lowers) the level of an analog
input signal to prevent distortion (page 80).
SBch – With this receiver, SBch cannot be used.
MCACC – Press to switch between MCACC presets
(page 62).
HDMI OUT – Switch the HDMI output terminal
(page 81).
11
LIGHT
Press to turn on/off the illumination for the buttons.
12 Remote control operation selector switch
Set to RECEIVER to operate the receiver, TV or SOURCE
to operate the TV or the source device.
When this switch is set to RECEIVER, the receiver can be
controlled (used to select the white commands). Also use
this switch to set up surround sound.
an
dard decoding and to
1
13
VOL +/–
Use to set the listening volume.
14
MUTE
Mutes the sound or restores the sound if it has been
muted (adjusting the volume also restores the sound).
Remote control display
2
Remote control display for infrared signal
transmission (default)
12 34
MAINSOURCEIR
5
iPod/USB
7
Remote control display for RF two-way
communications
3
12 34
MAIN
56
RCV CTRLRF
AV RECEIVER
VIDEO
+12.
0dB
1. Adv MCACC
89
1Remote control operating zone indicator
This indicates which zone the remote control is currently
set to operate. The display indicates the setting of the
MULTI-ZONE operation selector switch.
Only when RF two-way communications:
The box display here indicates the communication status
between this remote control unit and the receiver.
(White box with black letters): Two-way
communications are established and the receiver’s power is on.
101112
1Press and hold in the LIGHT button for 5 seconds to change the illumination mode 1 or 2. When set to LIGHT MODE 2 (default), the
illumination only lights when the remote control LIGHT button is pressed. When switched to LIGHT MODE 1, the illumination lights whenever
buttons are operated. Setting LIGHT MODE 1 will shorten the service life of the batteries.
2 The display lights when a remote control operation is performed, then turns off after 20 seconds if no other operation is performed. When in
the Remote Setup mode, the setup is canceled and the display turns off if no operation is performed for 1 minute (page 83).
3 • This is displayed when an RF adapter is connected to the receiver and paired with the remote control. For details, see Using the RF
communications function on page 91.
• Depending on the communications environment, two-way communications may not work well and the remote control display may not reflect
the receiver’s status.
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02
MAIN
MAIN
Controls and displays
(Gray box with black letters): Two-way
communications are established and the receiver’s
power is off.
(White letters only): Two-way communications are
not working well. In this case, the area indicating the
receiver’s status (12) is not displayed.
2Remote control code sending indicator
This appears when signals are sent from the remote
control.
3Remote control code sending mode indicator
This indicates whether remote control codes are being
sent by infrared (IR) signal or RF communications.
4Remote control operation indicator
This indicates which operation mode the remote control
is currently set to. The display indicates the setting of the
remote control operation selector switch.
5Input function and sending code indicator
This indicates what input function can currently be
operated with the remote control. Also, when a button is
pressed and its operation code is sent, the name of that
code is displayed.
6Area indicating the remote control's status
7Nothing displayed
Nothing is displayed here when the remote control code
sending mode is set to IR.
8Scroll indicators
Light when there are more selectable items when making
the various settings.
9Receiver input indicator
This indicates the input function currently selected for
the receiver’s zone.
10 Receiver display
The same information as on the receiver’s display is
displayed here.
11 Master volume display
This indicates the volume of the receiver’s main zone
using, as an icon and in decibels (dB). When the sound
is muted, the icon is displayed.
12 Area indicating the receiver’s status
RF adapter
Front
21
Rear
3
1LED
2SETTING
Use to pairing the RF adapter and remote control
(page 91).
3IR blaster terminals
Connect the IR blaster cable (page 92).
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Remote control (In case of SC-35)
RECEIVER
ZONE 2 ZONE 3LIGHT
AUTO
/
ALC /
DIRECT
D.ACCESS
CH LEVEL A.ATT DIMMER
SIGNAL SEL
MCACC SLEEP
HDMI OUT
TV
/
DTV MPX PQLS
PHASE
CTRL STATUSTHX
PGM
STEREO
iPod CTRL
HOME
MENU
TUNE
TUNE
TOOLS
LIST
CH
TV CONTROL
INPUT
INPUT
SELECT TV CTRL
iPod
USB TUNER SIRIUS XM
ADAPTERNET RADIO
CDTV
BDDVD
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RECEIVER
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MASTER
VOLUME
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TOP MENU
BANDGUIDE
T.EDIT
VIDEO
PARAMETER
AUDIO
PARAMETER
ENTER
PRESET
RETURN
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RECEIVER
RECEIVER
This section explains how to operate the remote control
for the receiver.
The remote has been conveniently color-coded according
to component control using the following system:
Controls and displays
• White – Receiver control, TV control
• Blue – Other controls (See page 48, 49, 52, 53, 57 and
101.)
1 RECEIVER
This switches between standby and on for this receiver.
2
MULTI OPERATION – Use to perform multi
operations (page 99).
R.SETUP – Use to input the preset code when making
remote control settings and to set the remote control mode (page 83).
3Input function buttons
Press to select control of other components (page 83).
Use INPUT SELECT to select the input function (page 47).
4
TV CTRL
Set the preset code of your TV’s manufacturer when
controlling the TV (page 97).
5
TV CONTROL
buttons
These buttons are dedicated to control the TV assigned to
the TV CTRL button.
6Receiver setting buttons
Press first to access:
AUDIO PARAMETER – Use to access the Audio
options (page 76).
VIDEO PARAMETER – Use to access the Video
options (page 78).
HOME MENU – Use to access the Home Menu
(pages 43, 45, 73, 104, 114 and 117).
RETURN – Press to confirm and exit the current
menu screen.
7
////ENTER
Use the arrow buttons when setting up your surround
sound system (see page 104) and the Audio or Video
options (page 76 or 78).
8Receiver Control buttons
Press first to access:
AUTO/ALC/DIRECT –
Surround
(page 59)
Stream Direct mode
Switches between Auto
, Auto Level Control mode and
(page 62).
STEREO – Switches between stereo playback and
Front Stage Surround Advance modes (page 61).
STANDARD – Press for Standard decoding and to
switch various modes (2 Pro Logic, Neo:6, etc.)
(page 59).
ADV SURR – Use to switch between the various
surround modes (page 61).
THX – Press to select a Home THX listening mode
(page 60).
PHASE CTRL – Press to switch on/off Phase Control
(page 62).
STATUS – Press to check selected receiver settings
(page 81).
PQLS – Press to select the PQLS setting (page 75).
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Controls and displays
HDMI OUT – Switch the HDMI output terminal
(page 81).
SIGNAL SEL – Use to select an input signal (page 62).
MCACC – Press to switch between MCACC presets
(page 62).
SLEEP – Use to put the receiver in sleep mode and
select the amount of time before sleep (page 81).CH LEVEL – Press repeatedly to select a channel,
then use / to adjust the level (page 116).
A.ATT – Attenuates (lowers) the level of an analog
input signal to prevent distortion (page 80).
DIMMER – Dims or brightens the display (page 81).
9
MULTI-ZONE
select buttons
Switch to perform operations in ZONE 2 and ZONE 3
(page 80).
10 Remote control LED
Lights when a command is sent from the remote control.
Display
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AUTO
PCM
HDMI
DIGITAL
ANALOG
AUTO SURROUND
STREAM DIRECT
2
PROLOGIC x
THX ADV.SURROUND
STEREO STANDARD
SP AB
6
LCR
SLSR
XLXR
XC
LFE
Neo:6
SLEEP
DIGITAL PLUS
2
TrueHD WMA9Pro
DTS HD ES 96/24
CD
MSTR
CD-R
DSD PCM
MULTI-ZONE
S.RTRV SOUND UP MIX
TUNER
PHONO
SIRIUS
iPod
RECEIVER
11
Switches the remote to control the receiver (used to
select the white commands).
Switch to perform operations in the main zone.
Also use this button to set up surround sound.
12
MASTER VOLUME +/–
Use to set the listening volume.
13
MUTE
Mutes the sound or restores the sound if it has been
muted (adjusting the volume also restores the sound).
14
Press to turn on/off the illumination for the buttons. The
way the buttons light can be selected from four modes
(page 99).
FULL BAND
PQLS
DVD
DVR
BD
1918201516 17
ALC
TV
6
OVER
ATT
VIDEO
HDMI
TUNED
STEREO
MONO
HMG
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USB XM
[ 3 ]
[ 4 ]
1
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SIGNAL
indicators
Light to indicate the currently selected input signal.
AUTO lights when the receiver is set to select the input
signal automatically (page 62).
2Program format indicators
Light to indicate the channels to which digital signals are
being input.
L/R – Left front/Right front channel
C – Center channel
SL/SR – Left surround/Right surround channel
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
3Digital format indicators
Light when a signal encoded in the corresponding format
is detected.
2 DIGITAL – Lights with Dolby Digital decoding.
2 DIGITAL PLUS – Lights with Dolby Digital Plus
decoding.
2 TrueHD – Lights with Dolby TrueHD decoding.
DTS – Lights with DTS decoding.
DTS HD – Lights with DTS-HD decoding.
96/24 – Lights with DTS 96/24 decoding.
WMA9 Pro – Lights to indicate that a WMA9 Pro
signal is being decoded.
DSD PCM – Light during DSD (Direct Stream Digital)
to PCM conversion with SACDs.
PCM – Lights during playback of PCM signals.
MSTR – Lights during playback of DTS-HD Master
Audio signals.
4
MULTI-ZONE
Lights when the MULTI-ZONE feature is active (page 79).
5
FULL BAND
SC-37 only: Lights when the Full Band Phase Control is
switched on (page
6Listening mode indicators
63
).
AUTO SURROUND – Lights when the Auto Surround
feature is switched on (page 59).
ALC – Lights when the ALC (Auto level control) mode
is selected (page 62).
Controls and displays
Note
02
STREAM DIRECT – Lights when Direct/Pure Direct is
selected (page 62).
ADV.SURROUND – Lights when one of the
Advanced Surround modes has been selected
(page 61).
STEREO – Lights when stereo listening is switched
on (page 61).
STANDARD – Lights when one of the Standard
Surround modes is switched on (page 59).
THX – Lights when one of the Home THX modes is
selected (page 60).
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8Analog signal indicators
9Tuner indicators
10
Lights when any of the Midnight, Loudness or tone
controls features is selected (page 76).
Lights when Dialog Enhancement is switched on.
11
Lights when the sound is muted (page 16).
12 Master volume level
Shows the overall volume level.
“---” indicates the minimum level, and “+12dB” indicates
the maximum level.
13 Input function indicators
Light to indicate the input function you have selected.
(HMG only lights for the SC-37.)
14 Scroll indicators
Light when there are more selectable items when making
the various settings.
15 Speaker indicators
Lights to indicate the current speaker system, A and/or B
(page 79).
16
Lights when the receiver is in sleep mode (page 81).
PHASE CONTROL
Lights when the Phase Control or Full Band Phase
1
Control
Light to indicate reducing the level of an analog
signal (page 80).
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
SLEEP
is switched on (page 62 and 63).
Lights when a stereo FM broadcast is being
)
17 Matrix decoding format indicators
2PRO LOGIC IIx – This lights to indicate 2 Pro
Logic II / 2 Pro Logic IIx decoding (page 59).
Neo:6 –
is on, this lights to indicate Neo:6 processing
18
S.RTRV
Lights when the Sound Retriever function is
(page 76)
19 Character display
Displays various system information.
20 Remote control mode indicator
Lights to indicate the receiver’s remote control mode
setting. (Not displayed when set to 1.) (SC-37: page 84,
SC-35: page 96)
When one of the Neo:6 modes of the receiver
(page 59)
active
.
.
1 Full Band Phase Control is only apply to the SC-37.
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STANDBY/ON
INPUT
SELECTOR
ADVANCED
MCACC
iPod
iPhonePQLSHDMI
MASTER
VOLUME
PHONES
SPEAKERS
CONTROL
MULTI-ZONE
ON/OFF
MCACC
SETUP MIC
PARAMETER
ENTER
(TUNE)
(TUNE)
(PRESET)(PRESET)
AUDIOVIDEO
TUNER EDIT
USBHDMI 5
VIDEO CAMERA
iPod
iPhone
AUTO SURR/ALC/
STREAM DIRECT
HOME
THX
STANDARD
SURROUND
ADVANCED
SURROUND
STEREOBAND
HOME MENURETURN
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Controls and displays
Front panel
1
STANDBY/ON
Switches the receiver between on and standby.
2
INPUT SELECTOR
dial
Use to select an input function.
3Indicators
ADVANCED MCACC
the
AUDIO PARAMETER
PQLS – Lights when the PQLS feature is active
–
Lights when EQ is set to ON in
(page 75).
HDMI
– Blinks when connecting an HDMI-equipped
component; lights when the component is connected
(page 29)
.
iPod/iPhone – Lights to indicate iPod/iPhone is
connected (page 40).
4Remote sensor
Receives the signals from the remote control (see
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Operating range of remote control unit on page 11).
5Character display
See Display on page 16.
6
MASTER VOLUME
dial
menu
(page 76)
7Front panel controls
To access the front panel controls, push gently on the
lower third portion of the panel with your finger.
.
8
AUDIO PARAMETER
Use to access the Audio options (page 76).
9
VIDEO PARAMETER
Use to access the Video options (page 78).
10
/// (TUNE/PRESET
) /
ENTER
Use the arrow buttons when setting up your Home
Menu. Use TUNE / to find radio frequencies and use
PRESET / to find preset stations (page 52).
Controls and displays
Note
11
TUNER EDIT
Use with ////ENTER to memorize and name
stations for recall (page 52).
12
BAND
Switches between AM and FM radio bands (page 52).
13 Listening mode buttons
AUTO SURR/ALC/STREAM DIRECT –
between Auto Surround
Optimum Surround1 mode and Stream Direct mode
(page 62)
HOME THX – Press to select a Home THX listening
mode (page 60).STANDARD SURROUND – Press for Standard
decoding and to switch various modes (2 Pro Logic,
Neo:6, etc.) (page 59).
ADVANCED SURROUND – Use to switch between
the various surround modes (page 61).
STEREO – Switches between stereo playback and
Front Stage Surround Advance modes (page 61).
14
MULTI-ZONE
If you’ve made MULTI-ZONE connections (see MULTIZONE setup on page 37) use these controls to control the sub zone from the main zone (see Using the MULTI-ZONE
controls on page 79).
15
SPEAKERS
Use to change the speaker terminal (page 79).
16
HOME MENU
Press to access the Home Menu (pages 43, 45, 73, 104,
114 and 117).
17
RETURN
Press to confirm and exit the current menu screen.
18 HDMI input connector
Use for connection to a compatible HDMI device (Video
camera, etc.) (page 39).
19
iPod/iPhone/USB
Use to connect your Apple iPod as an audio and video
source, or connect a USB device for audio and photo
playback (page 40).
20
MCACC SETUP MIC
Use to connect the supplied microphone (page 43).
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PHONES
Use to connect headphones. When the headphones are
connected, there is no sound output from the speakers.
.
controls
jack
(page 59)
terminals
jack
Switches
, Auto Level Control,
02
1Optimum Surround mode is only apply to the SC-37.
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RS-232C
HDMI
ASSIGNABLE
COAXIAL
COMPONENT VIDEO
ASSIGNABLE
OPTICAL
ASSIGNABLEASSIGNABLE
MONITOR OUT
ZONE 2 OUT
IN
Y
CD-R/TAPE
ANTENNA
FM UNBAL 75 AM LOOP
AC IN
IN
CD
IN
VIDEO
MONITOR
OUT
OUT
ZONE2
OUT
ZONE3
OUT
DVDINTV/SATINVIDEOINDVR/BDRPHONO
IN
OUT IN
PRP
B
1
INBD
IN
1IN2IN3
OUT 1
(
CONTROL
)
OUT 2
1 4
(
DVD
)
IN
2
(
DVR/BDR
)
IN
3
(
VIDEO
)
IN
1
(
DVD
)
IN
1
(
TV/SAT
)
IN
2
(
DVR/BDR
)
IN
OUT
FRONT CENTER SURROUND SURR BACK
(Single)
FH/FW
3
(
VIDEO
)
IN
2
(CD)
IN
3
(
CD-R
)
CONTROL
CU-RF100
IR12 V
TRIGGER
IN
IN
IN
OUT
OUT
1
2
1
2
(OUTPUT
12 V
TOTAL
150 mA MAX)
SUBWOOFER
IN
4
LAN
(
10/100
)
(
OUTPUT 5 V
100 mA MAX
)
ADAPTER PORT
PRE OUT
(
OUTPUT 5 V
150 mA MAX
)
XM
IN
SIRIUS
IN
SPEAKERS
Class 2 Wiring
MULTI CH IN
SIGNAL
GND
FRONT CENTER
SUBWOOFER
SURROUND SURR BACK
L
R
CAUTION:
SPEAKER IMPEDANCE 6 Ω - 16 Ω .
ATTENTION:
ENCEINTE D'IMPEDANCE DE 6 Ω - 16 Ω .
A
SURROUND BACK
(Single)
B
R
FRONT HEIGHT/WIDE/
LRL RL RL
SURROUNDFRONTCENTER
SEE INSTRUCTION
MANUAL
SELECTABLE
VOIR LE MODE
D'EMPLOI
SELECTABLE
RS-232C
HDMI
ASSIGNABLE
COAXIAL
COMPONENT VIDEO
ASSIGNABLE
OPTICAL
ASSIGNABLEASSIGNABLE
MONITOR OUT
ZONE 2 OUT
IN
Y
CD-R/TAPE
ANTENNA
FM UNBAL 75 AM LOOP
AC IN
IN
CD
IN
VIDEO
MONITOR
OUT
OUT
ZONE2
OUT
ZONE3
OUT
DVDINTV/SATINVIDEOINDVR/BDRPHONO
IN
OUT IN
PRP
B
1
INBD
IN
1IN2IN3
OUT 1
(
CONTROL
)
OUT 2
1 4
(
DVD
)
IN
2
(
DVR/BDR
)
IN
3
(
VIDEO
)
IN
1
(
DVD
)
IN
1
(
TV/SAT
)
IN
2
(
DVR/BDR
)
IN
OUT
FRONT CENTER SURROUND SURR BACK
(Single)
FH/FW
3
(
VIDEO
)
IN
2
(CD)
CONTROL
EXTENSION
IR12 V
TRIGGER
IN
IN
IN
OUT
OUT
1
2
1
2
(OUTPUT
12 V
TOTAL
150 mA MAX)
SUBWOOFER
IN
4
LAN
(
10/100
)
(
OUTPUT 5 V
100 mA MAX
)
ADAPTER PORT
PRE OUT
(
OUTPUT 5 V
150 mA MAX
)
XM
IN
SIRIUS
IN
SPEAKERS
Class 2 Wiring
MULTI CH IN
SIGNAL
GND
FRONT CENTER
SUBWOOFER
SURROUND SURR BACK
L
R
CAUTION:
SPEAKER IMPEDANCE 6 Ω - 16 Ω .
ATTENTION:
ENCEINTE D'IMPEDANCE DE 6 Ω - 16 Ω .
A
SURROUND BACK
(Single)
B
R
FRONT HEIGHT/WIDE/
LRL RL RL
SURROUNDFRONTCENTER
SEE INSTRUCTION
MANUAL
SELECTABLE
VOIR LE MODE
D'EMPLOI
SELECTABLE
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 chapter explains
the kinds of components you can connect to make up your home theater system.
Important
• Illustration shows the SC-37, however connections for the SC-35 are the same except where noted.
Rear panel
SC-37
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SC-35
Connecting your equipment
RS-232C
EXTENSION
(
OUTPUT 5 V
150 mA MAX
)
MONITOR OUT
RF adapter
03
Note
•The input functions below are assigned by default to
the receiver’s different input terminals. Refer to The Input Setup menu on page 45 to change the
assignments if other connections are used.
Input function
DigitalHDMI
DVDCOAX-1IN 1
BD(BD)
TV/SATOPT-1
DVR/BDROPT-2IN 2
VIDEOOPT-3IN 3
HDMI 1
HDMI 2(HDMI-2)
HDMI 3
HDMI 4(HDMI-4)
HDMI 5
Input Terminals
(HDMI-1)
(HDMI-3)
(
HDMI-5)
Component
(front panel)
CDCOAX-2
CD-R/TAPE
COAX-3
a
a.SC-37 only.
• SC-35 only: The CU-RF100 omni-directional remote
control (separately sold) can be connected to the RS232C and EXTENSION terminals. Using the CURF100 lets you display the receiver’s display
information on the remote control display in your
hands and operate it without worrying about
obstacles or the direction in which the remote control
is pointing.
Connecting the RF adapter
(SC-37 only)
Two-way communications between the receiver and
remote control are possible by connecting the included
RF adapter to the RS-232C and CU-RF100 terminals on
the receiver. For the features of two-way communications
and detailed usage instructions, see Using the RF communications function on page 91.
ZONE 2 OUT
Y
PRP
B
ANTENNA
FM UNBAL 75 AM LOOP
RS-232C
(
OUTPUT 5 V
150 mA MAX
CU-RF100
CONTROL
IN
)
OUT
1
IN
2
IN
OUT
IR12 V
1
2
TRIGGER
(OUTPUT
12 V
TOTAL
150 mA MAX)
CAUTION
•Before making or changing the connections, switch
off the power and disconnect the power cord from
power o
utlet. Plugging in should be the final step.
the
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Note
Speaker B
L
R
SL
SW
C
SR
Front Bi-Amp
Connecting your equipment
Determining the speakers’ application
This unit permits you to build various surround systems,
in accordance with the number of speakers you have.
• Be sure to connect speakers to the front left and right
channels (L and R).
• It is also possible to only connect one of the surround
back speakers (SB) or neither.
Choose one from Plans [A] to [E] below.
[A] 7.1 channel surround system (Front height)
*Default setting
• Speaker System setting: Normal(SB/FH)
This surround system produces a true-to-life sound over
a wider area.
[C] 7.1 channel surround system & Speaker B
connection
• Speaker System setting: Speaker B
R
L
R
L
SW
C
SR
FHR
FHL
L
SW
SL
R
C
SBL
SR
SBR
A 7.1 ch surround system connects the left and right
front speakers (L/R), the center speaker (C), the left and
right front height speakers (FHL/FHR), the left and right
surround speakers (SL/SR), the left and right surround
back speakers (SBL/SBR), and the subwoofer (SW).
1
This surround system produces a more true-to-life sound
from above.
[B] 7.1 channel surround system (Front wide)
• Speaker System
FWL
setting: Normal(SB/FW)
R
L
C
SW
SL
SBL
FWR
SR
SBR
SL
SBL
SBR
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. The same
connections also allow for 7.1-channel surround sound
in the main zone when not using the B speakers.
[D] 5.1 channel surround system & Front Biamping connection (High quality surround)
• Speaker System setting: Front Bi-Amp
Bi-amping connection of the front speakers for high
sound quality with 5.1-channel surround sound.
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This plan replaces the left and right front height speakers
shown in [A] with the left and right front wide speakers
1
(FWL/FWR).
1 It is not possible to produce sound simultaneously from the front height or front wide speakers and the surround back speakers.
Connecting your equipment
L
L
R
R
SL
SW
C
SR
Main zone
Sub zone
ZONE 2
[E] 5.1 channel surround system & ZONE 2
connection (Multi Zone)
• Speaker System setting: ZONE 2
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.)
Placing the speakers
Refer to the chart below for placement of the speakers
you intend to connect.
FHL
SW
C
L
FHR
R
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Important
•The Speaker System setting must be made if you
use any of the connections shown above other than
[A] (see Speaker system setting on page 115).
• Sound does not come through simultaneously from
the front height, front wide, speaker B and surround
back speakers. Output speakers are different
depending on the input signal or listening mode.
Other speaker connections
•Your favorite speaker connections can be selected
even if you have fewer than 5.1 speakers (except front
left/right 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 Full Auto
MCACC (speaker environment setting) procedure.
See Automatically conducting optimum sound tuning
(Full Auto MCACC) on page 43.
FWL
SL
30 30
60
SB
60
SBR
60
120120
SBL
FWR
SR
•Place the surround speakers at 120º from the center.
If you, (1) use the surround back speaker, and, (2)
don’t use the front height speakers / front wide
speakers, we recommend placing the surround
speakerright beside you.
• If you intend to connect only one surround back
speaker, place it directly behind you.
• Place the left and right front height speakers at least
one meter (3.3 ft.) directly above the left and right
front speakers.
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 filterposition to THX on your subwoofer.
See also THX Audio Setting on page 117 to make the
settings that will give you the best sound experience
when using the Home THX modes (page 60).
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 going to place speakers around your CRT TV,
use shielded speakers or place the spea
sufficient distance from your CRT TV.
•If you’re using a center speaker, place the front
speakers at a wider angle. If not, place them at a
narrower angle.
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rs at a
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fig. Afig. Bfig. C
10 mm (
3
/8 in.)
Connecting your equipment
• 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 slightly 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 pla
•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.
yba
ck.
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 t
Bare wire connections
1Twist exposed wire strands together.
2Loosen terminal and insert exposed wire.
3Tighten terminal.
o cut off as a safety measure.
(fig. A)
(fig. B)
(fig. C)
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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.
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
.
Connecting your equipment
RS-232C
HDMI
ASSIGNABLE
COAXIAL
COMPONENT VIDEO
ASSIGNABLE
OPTICAL
ASSIGNABLEASSIGNABLE
MONITOR OUT
ZONE 2 OUT
IN
Y
CD-R/TAPE
ANTENNA
FM UNBAL 75 AM LOOP
AC IN
IN
CD
IN
VIDEO
MONITOR
OUT
OUT
ZONE2
OUT
ZONE3
OUT
DVDINTV/SATINVIDEOINDVR/BDR PHONO
IN
OUT IN
PRP
B
1
INBD
IN
1IN2IN3
OUT 1
(
CONTROL
)
OUT 2
1 4
(
DVD
)
IN
2
(
DVR/BDR
)
IN
3
(
VIDEO
)
IN
1
(
DVD
)
IN
1
(
TV/SAT
)
IN
2
(
DVR/BDR
)
IN
OUT
FRONT CENTER SURROUND SURR BACK
(Single)
FH/FW
3
(
VIDEO
)
IN
2
(CD)
IN
3
(
CD-R
)
CONTROL
CU-RF100
IR12 V
TRIGGER
IN
IN
IN
OUT
OUT
1
2
1
2
(OUTPUT
12 V
TOTAL
150 mA MAX)
SUBWOOFER
IN
4
LAN
(
10/100
)
(
OUTPUT 5 V
100 mA MAX
)
ADAPTER PORT
PRE OUT
(
OUTPUT 5 V
150 mA MAX
)
XM
IN
SIRIUS
IN
SPEAKERS
Class 2 Wiring
MULTI CH IN
SIGNAL
GND
FRONT CENTER
SUBWOOFER
SURROUND SURR BACK
L
R
CAUTION:
SPEAKER IMPEDANCE 6 Ω - 16 Ω .
ATTENTION:
ENCEINTE D'IMPEDANCE DE 6 Ω - 16 Ω .
A
SURROUND BACK
(Single)
B
R
FRONT HEIGHT/WIDE/
LRL RL RL
SURROUNDFRONTCENTER
SEE INSTRUCTION
MANUAL
SELECTABLE
VOIR LE MODE
D'EMPLOI
SELECTABLE
LINE LEVEL
INPUT
Front left
Subwoofer
Center
Surround right
Not connectedNot connected
Front right
Surround left
The surround back terminals can also be
used for ZONE 2.
5.1 ch surround setting
Surround back
Not connected
Surround back left
ZONE 2 setting
ZONE 2 - Right
ZONE 2 - Left
6.1 ch surround setting
Surround back right
7.1 ch surround setting
Speaker B - leftSpeaker B - right
Speaker B setting
Front wide left
Front wide right
Front height left
Front height setting
Front height right
The front height terminals can also be used
for the front wide and Speaker B speakers.
Front wide setting
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 surround connection
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Front left
Subwoofer
Center
Surround right
Front right
Surround left
Bi-amp compatible
speaker
Bi-amp compatible
speaker
Connecting your equipment
Bi-amping your speakers
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.
High
Low
OUT 1
(
CONTROL
MONITOR
R
OUT
FRONT HEIGHT/WIDE/
OUT 2
)
VIDEO
CD
IN
IN
SIGNAL
GND
HDMI
ASSIGNABLE
1 4
COMPONENT VIDEO
ASSIGNABLE
Y
RS-232C
(
OUTPUT 5 V
)
150 mA MAX
CU-RF100
IN
IN
IN
MONITOR OUT
ZONE 2 OUT
B
ANTENNA
IN
(
DVD
1
(
DVR/BDR
2
(
VIDEO
3
PRP
CONTROL
IN
OUT
)
)
INBD
1IN2IN3
)
ZONE2
ZONE3
OUT
OUT
FM UNBAL 75 AM LOOP
IR12 V
1
IN
2
IN
OUT
IN
4
DVDINTV/SATINVIDEOINDVR/BDR PHONO
TRIGGER
1
(OUTPUT
12 V
TOTAL
2
150 mA MAX)
OUT IN
SPEAKERS
Class 2 Wiring
SELECTABLE
SEE INSTRUCTION
MANUAL
SELECTABLE
VOIR LE MODE
D'EMPLOI
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
damage the amplifier. See your speaker manual for
ld severely
cou
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.
High
Low
ADAPTER PORT
(
LAN
10/100
COAXIAL
SIRIUS
1
IN
IN
(
)
DVD
CD-R/TAPE
IN
OUT
B
LRLRLRL
CAUTION:
SPEAKER IMPEDANCE 6 Ω - 16 Ω .
ATTENTION:
ENCEINTE D'IMPEDANCE DE 6 Ω - 16 Ω .
XM
)
IN
ASSIGNABLEASSIGNABLE
OPTICAL
1
2
3
IN
IN
(
CD-R
SUBWOOFER
IN
(
)
(
)
TV/SAT
DVR/BDR
(Single)
IN
(CD)
FRONT CENTER SURROUND SURR BACK
SURROUND BACK
(
OUTPUT 5 V
)
100 mA MAX
2
3
IN
)
(Single)
OUT
(
)
VIDEO
FRONT CENTER
FH/FW
PRE OUT
SURROUND SURR BACK
MULTI CH IN
SUBWOOFER
SURROUNDFRONTCENTER
L
R
AC IN
A
Bi-wiring your speakers
Your speakers can also be bi-wired if they support biamping.
• With these connections, the Speaker 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.
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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
Note
Selecting the Speaker system
The front height terminals can be used for front wide and
Speaker B connections, in addition to for the front height
speakers. Also, the surround back terminals can be used
for bi-amping and ZONE 2 connections, in addition to for
the surround back speakers. Make this setting according
to the application.
Front height setup
*Default setting
1Connect a pair of speakers to the front height
speaker terminals.
See Standard surround connection on page 25.
2If necessary, select ‘
Speaker System
See Speaker system setting on page 115 to do this.
Front wide setup
1Connect a pair of speakers to the front height
speaker terminals.
See Standard surround connection on page 25.
2Select ‘
menu.
See Speaker system setting on page 115 to do this.
Normal(SB/FW)
Speaker B setup
You can listen to stereo playback in another room.
1Connect a pair of speakers to the front height
speaker terminals.
See Standard surround connection on page 25.
2Select ‘
See Speaker system setting on page 115 to do this.
Speaker B
Bi-Amping setup
Bi-amping connection of the front speakers for high
sound quality with 5.1-channel surround sound.
1Connect bi-amp compatible speakers to the front
and surround back speaker terminals.
See Bi-amping your speakers on page 26.
2Select ‘
menu.
See Speaker system setting on page 115 to do this.
Front Bi-Amp
Normal(SB/FH)
menu.
’ from the
’ from the
Speaker System
’ from the
’ from the
Speaker System
menu.
Speaker System
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.
1Connect a pair of speakers to the surround back
speaker terminals.
See Standard surround connection on page 25.
2Select ‘
See Speaker system setting on page 115 to do this.
About the
Sound signal priority
• With an HDMI cable, video and audio signals can be
ZONE 2
’ from the
Speaker System
audio connection
Types of cables and
terminals
HDMIHD audio
Digital (Coaxial)Conventional digital audio
Digital (Optical)
RCA (Analog)
(White/Red)
transferred in high quality over a single cable.
Transferable audio
signals
Conventional analog audio
About the video converter
The video converter ensures that all video sources are
output through all of the MONITOR VIDEO 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.
1
03
menu.
1 • If the video signal does not appear on your 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 78) 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 signals cannot be converted.
• Only signals with an input resolution of 480i/576i can be converted from the component video input for the composite MONITOR OUT
terminals.
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03
High picture quality
Terminal for connection
with source device
Terminal for connection
with TV monitor
Video signals can be output
This product incorporates copyright protection technology that is
protected by U.S. patents and other intellectual property rights.
Use of this copyright protection technology must be authorized by
Rovi Corporation, and is intended for home and other limited
viewing uses only unless otherwise authorized by Rovi
Corporation. Reverse engineering or disassembly is prohibited.
Note
Connecting your equipment
If several video components are assigned to the same
input function (see The Input Setup menu on page 45),
the converter gives priority to HDMI, component, then
composite (in that order).
HDMI INHDMI OUT
B
YPBP
COMPONENT
VIDEO IN
R
VIDEO IN
•For optimal video performance, THX recommends
switching Digital Video Conversion (in Setting the Video options on page 78) OFF.
P
Y
COMPONENT VIDEO
MONITOR OUT
MONITOR OUT
P
VIDEO
R
About HDMI
1
The HDMI connection transfers uncompressed digital
video, as well as almost every kind of digital audio.
This receiver incorporates High-Definition Multimedia
®
Interface (HDMI
This receiver supports the functions described below
through HDMI connections.
) technology.
2
•Digital transfer of uncompressed video (contents protected by HDCP (1080p/24, 1080p/60, etc.))
•3D signal transfer
•Deep Color signal transfer
• x.v.Color signal transfer
•Audio Return Channel
3
3
3
3
•Input of multi-channel linear PCM digital audio
signals (192 kHz or less) for up to 8 channels
•Input of the following digital audio formats:
4
– Dolby Digital, Dolby Digital Plus, DTS, High bitrate
audio (Dolby TrueHD, DTS-HD Master Audio, DTSHD High Resolution Audio), DVD-Audio, CD, SACD
(DSD signal), Video CD, Super VCD
•Synchronized operation with components using the
Control with HDMI function (see Control with HDMI
function on page 72)
HDMI, the HDMI logo and High-Definition Multimedia
Interface are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI
Licensing, LLC in the United States and other countries.
“x.v.Color” and x.v.Color logo are trademarks of Sony
Corporation.
1 • An HDMI connection can only be made with DVI-equipped components compatible with both DVI and High Bandwidth Digital Content
Protection (HDCP). If you choose to connect to a DVI connector, you will need a separate adaptor (DVIHDMI) to do so. A DVI connection,
however, does not support audio signals. Consult your local audio dealer for more information.
• If you connect a component that is not compatible with HDCP, an HDCP ERROR message is displayed on the front panel display. Some
components that are compatible with HDCP still cause this message to be displayed, but so long as there is no problem with displaying video
this is not a malfunction.
• Depending on the component you have connected, using a DVI connection may result in unreliable signal transfers.
• This receiver supports SACD, Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby TrueHD and DTS-HD Master Audio. To take advantage of these formats, however,
make sure that t
2• Use a High Speed HDMI
• When an HDMI cable with a built-in equalizer is connected, it may not operate properly.
3 Signal transfer is only possible when connected to a compatible component.
4• HDMI format digital audio transmissions require a longer time to be recognized. Due to this, interruption in the audio may occur when
switching between audio formats or beginning playback.
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• Turning on/off the device connected to this unit's HDMI OUT terminal during playback, or disconnecting/connecting the HDMI cable during
playback, may cause noise or interrupted audio.
h
e component connected to this receiver also supports the corresponding format.
®
cable. If an HDMI cable other than a High Speed HDMI® cable is used, it may not work properly.
Connecting your equipment
O
N
W
Other HDMI/DVIequipped component
HDMI/DVI-compatible
Blu-ray disc player
HDMI/DVI-compatible
monitor
Select one
This connection is
required in order to
listen to the sound of
the TV over the
receiver.
1
Note
Connecting your TV and playback components
Connecting using HDMI
If you have an HDMI or DVI (with HDCP) equipped component (Blu-ray disc player (BD), etc.), you can connect it to
this receiver using a commercially available HDMI cable.
If the TV and playback components support the Control with HDMI feature, the convenient Control with HDMI
functions can be used (see Control with HDMI function on page 72).
03
• When connecting to an HDMI/DVI-compatible
monitor 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 81.
•For inp ut components, connections other than HDMI
connections are also possible (see Connecting your DVD player with no HDMI output on page 30).
• If you want to listen to the sound of the TV over the
receiver, connect the receiver and TV with audio
cables.
HDMI INHDMI OUTHDMI OUT
OUT 1
HDMI
IN
ASSIGNABLE
1 4
COMPONENT VIDEO
ASSIGNABLE
(
)
DVD
1
IN
(
DVR/BDR
2
IN
(
VIDEO
3
Y
RS-232C
(
OUTPUT 5 V
150 mA MAX
CU-RF100
IN
MONITOR OUT
ZONE 2 OUT
PRP
B
ANTENNA
CONTROL
IN
)
OUT
INBD
1IN2IN3
)
ZONE2
ZONE3
OUT
OUT
)
FM UNBAL 75 AM LOOP
IR12 V
1
IN
2
IN
OUT
IN
4
DVDINTV/SATINVIDEOINDVR/BDR PHONO
TRIGGER
1
(OUTPUT
12 V
TOTAL
2
150 mA MAX)
OUT IN
SPEAKERS
Class 2 Wiring
SELECTABLE
SEE INSTRUCTION
MANUAL
SELECTABLE
VOIR LE MODE
D'EMPLOI
1
(
CONTROL
MONITOR
FRONT HEIGHT/WIDE/
R
OUT 2
)
OUT
VIDEO
CD
IN
IN
SIGNAL
GND
DIGITAL OUT
COAXIAL OPTICAL
(
)
10/100
LAN
COAXIAL
SIRIUS
1
IN
IN
(
)
DVD
CD-R/TAPE
IN
OUT
B
LRL RL
CAUTION:
SPEAKER IMPEDANCE 6 Ω - 16 Ω .
ATTENTION:
ENCEINTE D'IMPEDANCE DE 6 Ω - 16 Ω .
XM
IN
OPTICAL
1
2
3
IN
IN
IN
(
(CD)
(
)
TV/SAT
CD-R
FRONT CENTER SURROUND SURR BACK
SUBWOOFER
SURROUND BACK
(Single)
AUDIO OUT
RL
ANALOG
ADAPTER PORT
(
OUTPUT 5 V
)
100 mA MAX
ASSIGNABLEASSIGNABLE
3
2
IN
IN
)
(
)
(
)
DVR/BDR
VIDEO
FRONT CE
FH/FW
(Single)
PRE OUT
SURROUND
SUB
1 When the TV and receiver a re connected by HDMI connecti ons, i f 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 audio cable. In this case, set TV Audio at HDMI Setup to
via HDMI (see HDMI Setup on page 73).
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R
S
DVD player, etc.
HDMI/DVI-compatible
monitor
Select one
Select one
Note
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.
HDMI IN
HDMI
IN
ASSIGNABLE
1 4
COMPONENT VIDEO
ASSIGNABLE
1
IN
2
IN
3
IN
MONITOR OUT
ZONE 2 OUT
Y
B
ANTENNA
RS-232C
(
OUTPUT 5 V
150 mA MAX
CU-RF100
CONTROL
IN
)
OUT
INBD
1IN2IN3
(
)
DVD
(
)
DVR/BDR
ZONE2
OUT
(
)
VIDEO
PRP
FM UNBAL 75 AM LOOP
ZONE3
DVDINTV/SATINVIDEOINDVR/BDR PHONO
OUT
IR12 V
IN
1
TRIGGER
1
(OUTPUT
2
IN
12 V
TOTAL
2
150 mA MAX)
OUT
IN
4
OUT IN
SPEAKERS
Class 2 Wiring
SELECTABLE
SEE INSTRUCTION
MANUAL
SELECTABLE
VOIR LE MODE
D'EMPLOI
OUT 1
(
CONTROL
MONITOR
R
AUDIO OUT
R
OUT 2
)
OUT
VIDEO
CD
IN
IN
SIGNAL
GND
FRONT HEIGHT/WIDE/
ANALOG
• If you want to listen to the sound of the TV over the
receiver, connect the receiver and TV with audio
cables (page 29).
1
•If you use an optical digital audio cable, you’ll need to
tell the receiver which digital input you connected the
player to (see The Input Setup menu on page 45).
DIGITAL OUT
L
COAXIAL OPTICAL
(
)
LAN
10/100
COAXIAL
SIRIUS
1
2
IN
IN
IN
(
)
(CD)
DVD
CD-R/TAPE
FRONT CENTER SURROUND SURR BACK
OUT
IN
SUBWOOFER
SURROUND BACK
B
LRL RL
CAUTION:
SPEAKER IMPEDANCE 6 Ω - 16 Ω .
ATTENTION:
ENCEINTE D'IMPEDANCE DE 6 Ω - 16 Ω .
ADAPTER PORT
XM
(
IN
OUTPUT 5 V
)
100 mA MAX
ASSIGNABLEASSIGNABLE
OPTICAL
3
1
2
3
IN
IN
IN
(
)
CD-R
IN
(
)
(
)
(
TV/SAT
)
DVR/BDR
VIDEO
FRONT CENTER
FH/FW
(Single)
PRE OUT
SURROUND
(Single)
VIDEO OUT
VIDEO
OUT
SUBWOOFE
COMPONENT VIDEO OUT
PR
P
B
Y
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1 When the TV and receiver are connected by HDMI connections, 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 audio cable. In this case, set TV Audio at HDMI Setup to
via HDMI (see HDMI Setup on page 73).
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