Pioneer SC-55, SC-57 Operating Instruction

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IMPORTANT

CAUTION

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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DO NOT OPEN

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.

WARNING

To prevent a fire hazard, do not place any naked flame sources (such as a lighted candle) on the equipment.

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)

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).

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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Only use attachments/accessories specified by

Read these instructions.

Keep these instructions.

Heed all warnings.

Follow all instructions.

Do not use this apparatus near water.

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.

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.

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.

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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11) the manufacturer. Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or

12) 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

13) or when unused for long periods of time. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel.

14) 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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WARNING: Handling the cord on this product or cords associated with accessories sold with the product may 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.

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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.

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.

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.

This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.

CAUTION: HOT SURFACE. DO NOT TOUCH.

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

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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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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.

Contents

01 Before you start

Our philosophy ................................................ 6

Features ........................................................... 6

Checking what’s in the box ............................ 6

Installing the receiver ..................................... 6

Loading the batteries ...................................... 7

Operating range of remote control unit........ 7

About using AVNavigator

(included CD-ROM) ........................................ 7

02 Controls and displays

Remote control ............................................... 9

Display ........................................................... 10

Front panel .................................................... 11

03 Connecting your equipment

Connecting your equipment ........................ 12

Rear panel ..................................................... 12

Determining the speakers’ application ...... 13

Placing the speakers .................................... 15

Connecting the speakers ............................. 16

Installing your speaker system .................... 17

About the audio connection ........................ 22

About the video converter ............................ 22

About HDMI .................................................. 22

Connecting your TV and playback

components .................................................. 23

Connecting an HDD/DVD recorder, BD

recorder and other video sources ............... 24

Connecting a satellite/cable receiver or

other set-top box ........................................... 25

Connecting other audio components ......... 25

Connecting the multichannel analog

inputs ............................................................. 26

Connecting additional amplifiers ................ 26

Connecting AM/FM antennas ..................... 27

MULTI-ZONE setup ....................................... 27

Connecting a SiriusConnect Tuner ............. 28

Connecting to the network through

LAN interface ................................................ 28

Connecting optional Bluetooth

ADAPTER ...................................................... 29

Connecting an iPod ...................................... 29

Connecting a USB device ............................ 29

Connecting an HDMI-equipped

component to the front panel input ............ 29

Connecting to a wireless LAN ..................... 29

Connecting an IR receiver ........................... 30

Operating other Pioneer components

with this unit’s sensor .................................. 30

Switching components on and off

using the 12 volt trigger ................................ 31

Plugging in the receiver ............................... 31

04 Basic Setup

Changing the OSD display language

(OSD Language) ........................................... 32

Automatically conducting optimum

sound tuning (Full Auto MCACC) ............... 32

The Input Setup menu .................................. 34

Operation Mode Setup ................................. 34

05 Basic playback

Playing a source ........................................... 36

Playing an iPod ............................................. 36

Playing a USB device ................................... 37

Listening to the radio .................................... 39

Listening to Satellite Radio .......................... 39

Bluetooth ADAPTER for Wireless

Enjoyment of Music ...................................... 41

06 Listening to your system

Enjoying various types of playback

using the listening modes ........................... 43

Selecting MCACC presets ........................... 45

Choosing the input signal ............................ 45

Better sound using Phase Control .............. 45

Better sound using Phase Control and

Full Band Phase Control .............................. 45

07 Playback with HOME MEDIA

GALLERY inputs

Enjoying the Home Media Gallery ............... 47

Features of Home Media Gallery ................. 47

Introduction ................................................... 47

Playback with Home Media Gallery ............ 48

Advanced operations for Internet radio ...... 49

Checking about the Accounts ..................... 49

About network playback............................... 50

About playable file formats .......................... 51

08 Control with HDMI function

About the Control with HDMI function ....... 53

Making Control with HDMI connections .... 53

HDMI Setup................................................... 53

Before using synchronization ...................... 54

About synchronized operations .................. 54

Setting the PQLS function ........................... 54

About Auto Sound Retriever Link and

Stream Smoother Link ................................. 55

Cautions on the Control with HDMI

function ......................................................... 55

09 Using other functions

Setting the Audio options ............................ 56

Setting the Video options ............................. 58

Switching the speaker terminals ................ 59

Using the MULTI-ZONE controls ................. 60

Making an audio or a video recording ........ 60

Reducing the level of an analog signal ....... 61

Using the sleep timer ................................... 61

Dimming the display .................................... 61

Switching the HDMI output ......................... 61

Checking your system settings ................... 61

Resetting the system .................................... 61

10 Controlling the rest of your system

About the Remote Setup menu................... 63

Operating multiple receivers ....................... 63

Setting the remote to control other

components .................................................. 63

Selecting preset codes directly ................... 63

Programming signals from other

remote controls ............................................. 64

Erasing one of the remote control

button settings .............................................. 64

Erasing all learnt settings that are in

one input function ........................................ 64

Direct function .............................................. 64

Setting the backlight mode ......................... 65

Multi Operation and System Off .................. 65

Resetting the remote control settings ........ 66

Controlling components .............................. 66

11 The Advanced MCACC menu

Making receiver settings from the

Advanced MCACC menu ............................. 69

Automatic MCACC (Expert) ......................... 69

Manual MCACC setup ................................. 71

Checking MCACC Data ................................ 74

Data Management........................................ 75

12 The System Setup and Other

Setup menus

Making receiver settings from the

System Setup menu ..................................... 76

Manual speaker setup .................................. 76

Network Setup menu ................................... 78

Checking the Network Information ............. 80

The Other Setup menu ................................. 80

13 Additional information

Troubleshooting 1 ......................................... 83

Troubleshooting 2 ......................................... 89

Troubleshooting of wireless LAN ................ 92

About status messages ............................... 93

Speaker Setting Guide.................................. 93

Important information regarding the

HDMI connection ......................................... 94

Cleaning the unit .......................................... 94

Surround sound formats ............................. 95

About THX ..................................................... 95

About iPod ..................................................... 96

About SIRIUS ................................................ 96

About FLAC ................................................... 96

Auto Surround, ALC and Stream Direct

with different input signal formats .............. 97

Glossary ......................................................... 98

Features index ............................................. 101

Specifications ............................................. 102

Preset code list............................................ 103

Flow of settings on the receiver

Flow for connecting and setting 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.

Required setting item: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 9 Setting to be made as necessary: 6, 8, 10, 11, 12, 13

Important

The receiver’s initial settings can be made on the computer using Wiring Navi on the AVNavigator CD-ROM included with the receiver. In this case, virtually the same connections and settings as in steps 2, 3, 4, 6, 7, 8 and 9 can be made interactively. For instructions on using AVNavigator, see About using AVNavigator (included CD-ROM) on page 7 .

1 Before you start

! Checking what’s in the box on page 6 ! Loading the batteries on page 7

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2 Determining the speakers’ application (page 13)

! [A] 9.2 channel surround system (Front height/Front wide) connection ! [B] 7.2 channel surround system & Speaker B connection ! [C] 7.2 channel surround system & Front Bi-amping connection (High quality surround) ! [D] 7.2 channel surround system (Surround back) & ZONE 2 connection (Multi Zone) ! [E] 7.2 channel surround system (Front height/Front wide) & ZONE 2 connection (Multi Zone) ! [F] 5.2 channel surround system & Front Bi-amping connection (High quality surround) & ZONE 2

connection (Multi Zone)

! [G] 5.2 channel surround system & ZONE 2/ZONE 3 connection (Multi Zone)

SC-57 only:

! [H] 5.2 channel surround system & Speaker B Bi-amping connection ! [I] 5.2 channel surround system & Front and Surround Bi-amping connection (High quality

surround)

! [J] 5.2 channel surround system & Front and Center Bi-amping connection (High quality surround)

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3 Connecting the speakers

! Placing the speakers on page 15 ! Connecting the speakers on page 16 ! Installing your speaker system on page 17 ! Bi-amping your speakers on page 16

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4 Connecting the components

! About the audio connection on page 22 ! About the video converter on page 22 ! Connecting your TV and playback components on page 23 ! Connecting AM/FM antennas on page 27 ! Plugging in the receiver on page 31

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5 Power On

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6 Changing the OSD display language (OSD Language) (page 32)

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7 MCACC speaker settings

! Automatically conducting optimum sound tuning (Full Auto MCACC) on page 32

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8 The Input Setup menu (page 34)

(When using connections other than the recommended connections)

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9 Basic playback (page 36)

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10 Switching the HDMI output (page 61)

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11 Adjusting the sound and picture quality as desired

! Using the various listening modes (page 43) ! Better sound using Phase Control (page 45) ! Better sound using Phase Control and Full Band Phase Control (page 45) ! Measuring the all EQ type (SYMMETRY/ALL CH ADJ/FRONT ALIGN) (page 69) ! Changing the channel level while listening (page 77) ! Switching on/off the Acoustic Calibration EQ, Auto Sound Retriever or Dialog Enhancement

(page 56)

! Setting the PQLS function (page 54) ! Setting the Audio options (page 56) ! Setting the Video options (page 58)

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12 Other optional adjustments and settings

! Control with HDMI function (page 53) ! The Advanced MCACC menu (page 69) ! The System Setup and Other Setup menus (page 76)

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13 Making maximum use of the remote control

! Operating multiple receivers (page 63) ! Setting the remote to control other components (page 63)

01 Before you start

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 world-class studio engineers

With the cooperation of AIR Studios, this receiver has been designated AIR Studios Monitor:

Features

% Apple AirPlay®

With AirPlay you can stream music from iTunes to the SC-57 and SC-55 and play it through your home theater system. You can even use the receiver to view metadata including song title, artist as well as album art on a connected display. With Pioneer’s Air Play-compatible receivers, you can easily enjoy your iTunes music in any room in the house.

% 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.

% About operation of the receiver with a mobile terminal (iPod, iPhone, etc.)

The receiver can be controlled from the mobile terminal by installing a special application on the mobile terminal. For details, see the product information on the Pioneer website. This special application may be changed or discontinued without notice.

% iControlAV2 Remote Control App compatible

The SC-57 and SC-55 are compatible with a completely re-designed remote control application for iPod touch, iPhone and now iPad. Improvements include a comprehensive front page layout, iPad rotation, DLNA and vTuner control, new exciting Finger EQ, and Pioneer compatible Blu-ray Disc player control. iControlAV2 is free from the App Store.

% Air Jam App compatible

For the SC-57 and SC-55, the optional AS-BT200 Bluetooth adapter works together with Pioneer’s exclusive Air Jam application. Available free in the App Store, Air Jam allows up to 4 iPhone, iPod touch or iPod devices to share music and create a group playlist for a unique and fun social music network experience.

% AVNavigator

The CD-ROM (AVNavigator) included with this unit provides a variety of functions, such as Wiring Navi with a guide for connecting the unit and setting up from the computer and an Interactive Manual for operating the unit while reading the manual.

% HDMI (3D, Audio Return Channel)

A compatible component is required to use the above function.

% PQLS Bit-stream

Jitterless high quality playback is possible by connecting a PQLS-compatible player with HDMI connections.

% Auto Sound Retriever Link

By connecting a Pioneer Blu-ray Disc player supporting the Sound Retriever Link function, compressed audio files played on the player can be corrected automatically to play the sound with higher density.

% Stream Smoother Link

By connecting a Pioneer Blu-ray Disc player supporting the Stream Smoother Link function, compressed video or movie files played on the player can be corrected automatically to play them with a more natural, easily viewable picture.

% iPod playback

Your iPod can be connected to the receiver’s USB terminal to play the music/video files on the iPod. Also, the iPod is charged when it is connected to the receiver.

% Direct Energy HD Amplifier

The “Direct Energy HD (High Fidelity Class D) amplifier” is an amplifier developed by Pioneer based on the latest high performance Class D amplifier and concentrating the essence of high sound quality design. This new generation reference amplifier offers outstanding performance with high sound quality and reproduces the latest in multi-channel digital contents.

% 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

three-dimensionality 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.

% SIRIUS Ready

With the SIRIUS Radio terminal, you’ll be up and running in no time.

% Bluetooth compatible

Using the Bluetooth ADAPTER (AS-BT100 or AS-BT200) lets you enjoy music files on an iPhone or other Bluetooth wireless technology device wirelessly.

% Auto Sound Retriever

The Auto Sound Retriever feature employs DSP technology to restore sound pressure and smooth jagged artifacts left over after compression.

% 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.

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 ! AAA size IEC R03 dry cell batteries (to confirm

system operation) x2

! AM loop antenna ! FM wire antenna ! iPod cable ! Power cord ! CD-ROM (AVNavigator) ! Warranty card ! These operating instructions

Before you start

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)

Loading the batteries

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.

WARNING

! Do not use or store batteries in direct sunlight

or other excessively hot place, such as inside a car or near a heater. This can cause batteries to leak, overheat, explode or catch fire. It can also reduce the life or performance of batteries.

CAUTION

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 institution’s rules that apply in your country/area.

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.)

About using AVNavigator (included CD-ROM)

The included AVNavigator CD-ROM contains Wiring Navi allowing you to easily make the

receiver’s connections and initial settings in dialog fashion. High precision initial settings can be completed easily simply by following the instructions on the screen to make the connections and settings. There are also other features enabling easy use of various functions, including an Interactive Manual that operates in association with the receiver, updating of various types of software, and MCACC Application that lets you check the MCACC measurement results on 3D graphs.

Installing AVNavigator

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

! The installation screen is displayed. Proceed

to step 2.

! If the installation screen does not appear,

double-click on the CD-ROM icon then start the installer (AVNV_XXX_xxx.exe).

2 Follow the instructions on the screen to install.

When “Finish” is selected, installation is completed.

3 Remove the included AVNavigator CD-ROM from the computer’s CD drive.

Handling the CD-ROM

Operating Environment

! This CD-ROM can be used with Microsoft®

Windows® XP/Vista/7.

! A browser is at times used for AVNavigator

functions. The supported browser is Microsoft Internet Explorer 6, 7 and 8. With other browsers, some functions may be limited or the display may not appear properly.

Also, even with a supported browser,

depending on the browser’s settings, some functions may be limited and the display may not appear properly.

Precautions For Use

! This CD-ROM is for use with a personal

computer. It cannot be used with a DVD player or music CD player. Attempting to play this CD-ROM with a DVD player or music CD player can damage speakers or cause impaired hearing due to the large volume.

License

! Please agree to the “Terms of Use” indicated

below before using this CD-ROM. Do not use if you are unwilling to consent to the terms of its use.

Also agree to the “License Agreement”

displayed when installing AVNavigator.

! Copyright to data provided on this CD-ROM

belongs to PIONEER CORPORATION. Unauthorized transfer, duplication, broadcast, public transmission, translation, sales, lending or other such matters that go beyond the scope of “personal use” or “citation” as defined by Copyright Law may be subject to punitive actions. Permission to use this CD-ROM is granted under license by PIONEER CORPORATION.

General Disclaimer

! PIONEER CORPORATION does not

guarantee the operation of this CD-ROM with respect to personal computers using any of the applicable OS. In addition, PIONEER CORPORATION is not liable for any damages incurred as a result of use of this CD-ROM and is not responsible for any compensation. The names of private corporations, products and other entities described herein are the registered trademarks or trademarks of their respective firms.

01 Before you start

Using AVNavigator

1 Click [AVNavigator] on the desktop to launch AVNavigator.

AVNavigator is launched and Wiring Navi starts up. The language selection screen appears. Follow the instructions on the screen to make the connections and automatic settings. Wiring Navi only starts up automatically the first time AVNavigator is launched.

2 Select and use the desired function.

AVNavigator includes the following functions:

! Wiring Navi – Guides you through

connections and initial settings in dialog fashion. High precision initial settings can be made easily.

! Interactive Manual – Automatically displays

the pages explaining the functions that have been operated on the receiver. It is also possible to operate the receiver from the Interactive Manual.

! Glossary – Displays glossary pages. ! MCACC Appli – Displays Advanced

MCACC measurement results vividly on the computer.

There are special operating instructions

for MCACC Application. These instructions are included in the AVNavigator Interactive Manual’s menus. Refer to them when using MCACC Application.

! Software Update – Allows various types of

software to be updated.

! Settings – Used to make various

AVNavigator settings.

! Detection – Used to detect the receiver.

Note

To use the AVNavigator of another model, first uninstall (delete) this receiver’s AVNavigator, then install the AVNavigator of the other model.

Deleting the AVNavigator

You can use the following method to uninstall (delete) the AVNavigator from your PC.

% Delete from the Control Panel of the PC.

From the Start menu, click “Program” d “PIONEER CORPORATION” d “AVNavigator(SC-57 or SC-55)” d “Uninstall”.

Controls and displays

Remote control

This section explains how to operate the remote control for the receiver.

MULTI

SOURCERECEIVER

2,3

OPERATION

RCU SETUP

BDR

BD DVDDVR

SAT

HMG

CDTV

USBOPTION

iPod

TUNER

SIRIUS

RECEIVER

TV CTRL

SELECT

INPUT

MASTER VOLUME

INPUT

TV CONTROL

VOL

AUDIO

PARAMETER

TOP MENU BAND GUIDE

PRESET

CATEGORY

HOME MENU

iPod CTRL

AUTO / ALC /

DIRECT

HDDDVD

DTVMPX PQLS

132

SIGNAL SEL

CH LEVEL A.ATT DIMMER

D.ACCESS

/ CLR

ZONE 2 ZONE 3

PARAMETER

TOOLS

LIST

TUNE

ENTER

TUNE

PGM

MEMORY

STEREO

STANDARD

CTRL STATUSTHX

PHASE

HDMI OUT

MCACC SLEEP

546

8079

CLASS

ENTER

RECEIVER

MUTE

RETURN

ADV SURR

AUDIO

HDMI

ADPT

VIDEO

T.EDIT

INFO

DISP

LIGHT

12 13

PRESET

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

! White – Receiver control, TV control ! Blue – Other controls (See pages 36, 37, 39, 41

and 66.)

1 u RECEIVER

This switches between standby and on for this receiver.

2 MULTI OPERATION

Use this button to perform multi operations (page 65).

3 RCU SETUP

Use to input the preset code when making remote control settings and to set the remote control mode (page 63).

4 Input function buttons

Press to select control of other components (page 63). Use INPUT SELECT c/ d to select the input function (page 36).

5 TV CTRL

Set the preset code of your TV’s manufacturer when controlling the TV (page 63).

6 TV CONTROL buttons

These buttons are dedicated to control the TV assigned to the TV CTRL button.

7 Receiver setting buttons

Press first to access:

! AUDIO PARAMETER – Use to access the

Audio options (page 56).

! VIDEO PARAMETER – Use to access the

Video options (page 58).

! HOME MENU – Use to access the Home

Menu (pages 32, 34, 53, 69 and 76).

! RETURN – Press to confirm and exit the

current menu screen.

8 i/j/k/l/ENTER

Use the arrow buttons when setting up your surround sound system (see page 69) and the Audio or Video options (page 56 or 58).

9 Receiver Control buttons

Press first to access:

! AUTO/ALC/DIRECT – Switches between

Auto Surround (page 43), Auto Level Control, Optimum Surround mode and Stream Direct mode (page 44).

! STEREO – Press to select stereo playback

mode (page 43).

! STANDARD – Press for Standard decoding

and to switch various modes (2 Pro Logic, Neo:X, etc.) (page 43).

! ADV SURR – Use to switch between the

various surround modes (page 44).

! THX – Press to select a Home THX listening

mode (page 44).

! PHASE CTRL – Press to switch on/off Phase

Control or Full Band Phase Control (page 45).

! STATUS – Press to check selected receiver

settings (page 61).

! PQLS – Press to select the PQLS setting

(page 54).

! HDMI OUT – Switch the HDMI output

terminal (page 61).

! SIGNAL SEL – Use to select an input signal

(page 45).

! MCACC – Press to switch between MCACC

presets (page 45).

! SLEEP – Use to put the receiver in sleep

mode and select the amount of time before sleep (page 61).

! CH LEVEL – Press repeatedly to select a

channel, then use k/l to adjust the level (page 77).

! A.ATT – Attenuates (lowers) the level of an

analog input signal to prevent distortion (page 61).

! DIMMER – Dims or brightens the display

(page 61).

10 MULTI-ZONE select buttons

Switch to perform operations in ZONE 2 and ZONE 3 (page 60).

11 Remote control LED

Lights when a command is sent from the remote control.

12 OPTION

The preset codes of desired devices can be registered in the remote control and button operations can be registered using the learning mode.

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.

14 MASTER VOLUME +/–

Use to set the listening volume.

15 MUTE

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

16 LIGHT

Press to turn on/off the illumination for the buttons. The way the buttons light can be selected from four modes (page 65).

02 Controls and displays

Display

21 3 8654 107 11 13 14

AUTO

DIGITAL ANALOG

AUTO SURROUND STREAM DIRECT

PROLOGIC x THX ADV.SURROUND

SP AB

HDMI

L C R

SL SR

XL XR

STANDARD

SLEEP

LFE

1 Signal indicators

Light to indicate the currently selected input signal. AUTO lights when the receiver is set to select the input signal automatically (page 45).

2 Program 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

3 Digital 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.

DIGITAL PLUS

TrueHD

DTS HD ES 96/24

MSTR

TUNER PHONO

iPod

FULL BAND

PQLS

DVD

20 2116 17 18 19

ALC

DVR

DSD PCM MULTI-ZONE S.RTRV SOUND UP MIX

SIRIUS

! 96/24 – Lights with DTS 96/24 decoding. ! 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 60).

5 FULL BAND

Lights when the Full Band Phase Control is switched on (page 45).

6 Listening mode indicators

! AUTO SURROUND – Lights when the Auto

Surround feature is switched on (page 43).

! ALC – Lights when the ALC (Auto level

control) mode is selected (page 43).

! STREAM DIRECT – Lights when Direct/Pure

Direct is selected (page 44).

! ADV.SURROUND – Lights when one of

the Advanced Surround modes has been selected (page 44).

! STANDARD – Lights when one of the

Standard Surround modes is switched on (page 43).

! THX – Lights when one of the Home THX

modes is selected (page 44).

ATT

OVER

VIDEO HMG

HDMI

TUNED STEREO MONO

[ 2 ]

129

USB

[ 3 ]

[ 4 ]

7 (PHASE CONTROL)

Lights when the Phase Control (page 45) or Full Band Phase Control (page 45) is switched on.

8 Analog signal indicators

Light to indicate reducing the level of an analog signal (page 61).

9 PQLS

Lights when the PQLS feature is active (page

54).

10 Tuner indicators

! TUNED – Lights when a broadcast is being

received.

! STEREO – Lights when a stereo FM

18 Matrix decoding format indicators

! 2PRO LOGIC IIx – This lights to indicate 2

Pro Logic II / 2 Pro Logic IIx decoding (page

43).

19 S.RTRV

Lights when the Auto Sound Retriever function is active (page 56).

20 Character display

Displays various system information.

21 Remote control mode indicator

Lights to indicate the receiver’s remote control mode setting. (Not displayed when set to 1.) (page 81)

broadcast is being received in auto stereo mode.

! MONO – Lights when the mono mode is set

using MPX.

Lights when the sound is muted.

12 SOUND

Lights when the DIALOG E (Dialog Enhancement) or TONE (tone controls) features is selected (page 56).

13 Master volume level

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

14 Input function indicators

Light to indicate the input function you have selected.

15 Scroll indicators

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

16 Speaker indicators

Lights to indicate the current speaker system using SPEAKERS (page 59).

17 SLEEP

Lights when the receiver is in sleep mode (page

61).

Controls and displays

Front panel

1 2 4

ADVANCED

MCACC

FL OFF

INPUT SELECTOR

STANDBY/ON

8910 11 12 13 14

15 16 17 1918 20 21

1 u STANDBY/ON

This switches between standby and on for this receiver.

2 INPUT SELECTOR dial

Use to select an input function.

3 Indicators

! ADVANCED MCACC – Lights when EQ is

set to ON in the AUDIO PARAMETER menu (page 56).

! FL OFF – Lights when “off” (nothing

displayed) is selected with the display’s dimmer adjustment (page 61).

TUNE

ENTER

TUNE

VIDEO

PARAMETER

BAND

MULTI-ZONE

CONTROL ON/OFF

PHONES

SPEAKERS

PRESETPRESET

TUNER EDIT

AUDIO

PARAMETER

HOME MENU RETURN

iPod iPhone iPadHDMI

MCACC

SETUP MIC

iPod iPhone iPad DIRECT CONTROL

AUTO SURR/ALC/

STREAM DIRECT HOME THX

USB

5V 2.1 A

iPod iPhone iPad

ADVANCED SURROUND

STANDARD SURROUND

HDMI 3 INPUT

! HDMI – Blinks when connecting an HDMI-

equipped component; lights when the component is connected (page 23).

! iPod iPhone iPad – Lights to indicate iPod/

iPhone/iPad is connected (page 29).

4 Character display

See Display on page 10 .

5 Remote sensor

Receives the signals from the remote control (page 7).

6 MASTER VOLUME dial

MASTER VOLUME

7 Front panel controls

To access the front panel controls, catch the sides of the door with your fingers and pull

forward.

INPUT SELECTOR

STANDBY/ON

MASTER VOLUME

8 AUDIO PARAMETER

Use to access the Audio options (page 56).

9 i/j/k/l (TUNE/PRESET) /ENTER

Use the arrow buttons when setting up your Home Menu. Use TUNE i/j to find radio fre- quencies and use PRESET k/l to find preset stations (page 39).

10 VIDEO PARAMETER

Use to access the Video options (page 58).

11 SPEAKERS

Use to change the speaker terminal (page 59).

12 MULTI-ZONE controls

If you’ve made MULTI-ZONE connections (page

27) use these controls to control the sub zone from the main zone (page 60).

13 iPod iPhone iPad DIRECT CONTROL

Change the receiver’s input to the iPod and enable iPod operations on the iPod (page 37).

14 Listening mode buttons

! AUTO SURR/ALC/STREAM DIRECT –

Switches between Auto Surround (page 43), Auto Level Control, Optimum Surround mode and Stream Direct mode (page 44).

! STANDARD SURROUND – Press for

Standard decoding and to switch various modes (2 Pro Logic, Neo:X, Stereo etc.) (page 43).

! ADVANCED SURROUND – Use to switch

between the various surround modes (page

44).

! HOME THX – Press to select a Home THX

listening mode (page 44).

15 HOME MENU

Use to access the Home Menu (page 32, 34, 53, 69 and 76).

16 RETURN

Press to confirm and exit the current menu screen.

17 TUNER controls

! BAND – Switches between AM and FM radio

bands (page 39).

! TUNER EDIT – Use with TUNE i/j, PRESET

k/l and ENTER to memorize and name

stations for recall (page 39).

18 PHONES jack

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

19 MCACC SETUP MIC jack

Use to connect the supplied microphone (page

32).

20 iPod iPhone iPad USB terminals

Use to connect your Apple iPod/iPhone/iPad as an audio and video source (page 29), or connect a USB device for audio and photo playback (page 29).

21 HDMI input connector

Use for connection to a compatible HDMI device (Video camera, etc.) (page 29).

03 Connecting your equipment

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.

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.

! When making connections, also keep the power cords of the devices being connected unplugged

from the power outlets.

! Depending on the device being connected (amplifier, receiver, etc.), the methods of connection

and terminal names may differ from the explanations in this manual. Also refer to the operating instructions of the respective devices.

Important

Illustration shows the SC-57, however connections for the SC-55 are the same except where noted.

Rear panel

SC-57

ASSIGNABLE

(

DVD

(

DVR/

BDR

(

VIDEO

MONITOR

OUT

ZONE2

OUT

RS-232C

EXTENSION

HDMI

1 6

YPBP

)

IN1IN

COMPONENT VIDEO

AM LOOP

ANTENNA

OUT

(

OUTPUT 5 V

150 mA MAX

)

FM UNBAL 75

OUT

CONTROL

ZONE 2

ZONE 3

OUT

(OUTPUT 12 V TOTAL 150 mA MAX)

12 V TRIGGER

(VIDEO)

DVD

IN IN IN IN

SPEAKERS

OUT 1

(DVD)

BD IN

TV/SAT VIDEO

(DVR/BDR)

VIDEO

SIGNAL

MONITOR

GND

OUT

PHONO

DVR/BDR

OUTOUT

A A

FRONTCENTER

RL RLRLRLRL

CD IN

AUDIO

OUT 2

(CONTROL)

ASSIGNABLE

SIRIUS

COAXIAL

IN1IN

DVD

SUBWOOFER

FRONT

CENTER

FRONT HEIGHT

DC OUTPUT

for WIRELESS LAN

(

OUTPUT 5 V

)

0.6 A MAX

OPTICAL

IN1IN2IN3OUT

(CD)(

)

SURROUND SURR BACK F HEIGHT F WIDE

FRONT WIDE /

ADAPTER PORT

(

OUTPUT 5 V

LAN

0.1 A MAX

(

)

10/100

ASSIGNABLE

(

)

(

)

DVR/BDR)(TV/SAT

VIDEO

(

)

Single

CENTERFRONT SURROUNDSURR BACK

SUBWOOFER

PRE OUT MULTI CH IN

)

SURROUND

AC IN

SURROUND BACK

SC-55

ASSIGNABLE

(

DVD

(

DVR/

BDR

(

VIDEO

MONITOR

OUT

ZONE2

OUT

RS-232C

EXTENSION

HDMI

1 6

YPBP

)

IN1IN

COMPONENT VIDEO

AM LOOP

ANTENNA

OUT

(

OUTPUT 5 V 150 mA MAX

)

FM UNBAL 75

OUT

CONTROL

ZONE 2

ZONE 3

OUT

(OUTPUT 12 V TOTAL 150 mA MAX)

12 V TRIGGER

(VIDEO)

DVD

IN IN IN IN

SPEAKERS

(DVR/BDR)

MONITOR

PHONO

OUT 1 (CONTROL)

VIDEO

SIGNAL

GND

OUT

CD IN

AUDIO

(DVD)

BD IN

TV/SAT VIDEO

DVR/BDR

OUTOUT

A A

FRONTCENTER

RL RLRLRLRL

DC OUTPUT

for WIRELESS LAN

OUT 2

ASSIGNABLE

SIRIUS

COAXIAL

IN1IN

)

DVD

SUBWOOFER

FRONT

CENTER

FRONT HEIGHT

(

OUTPUT 5 V

)

0.6 A MAX

OPTICAL

IN1IN2IN3OUT

(CD)(

SURROUND SURR BACK F HEIGHT F WIDE

(

)

DVR/BDR)(TV/SAT

(

)

Single

FRONT WIDE /

ASSIGNABLE

PRE OUT

ADAPTER PORT

(

OUTPUT 5 V

LAN

0.1 A MAX

(

)

10/100

(

)

VIDEO

)

SURROUND

AC IN

SURROUND BACK

(

)

Single

Note

! The input functions below are assigned by default to the receiver’s different input terminals. Refer to

The Input Setup menu on page 34 to change the assignments if other connections are used.

Input function

HDMI Digital Component

(BD)

DVD IN 5 COAX-1 IN 1

TV/SAT OPT-1

DVR/BDR IN 6 OPT-2 IN 2

VIDEO IN 4 OPT-3 IN 3

HDMI 1 IN 1

HDMI 2 IN 2

HDMI 3

(

)

Single

(front panel)

IN 3

CD COAX-2

! The CU-RF100 omni-directional remote control

(separately sold) can be connected to the RS-232C and EXTENSION terminals. Using the CU-RF100 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

Input Terminals

RS-232C

EXTENSION

FM UNBAL 75

AM LOOP

ANTENNA

OUT OUT

(

OUTPUT 5 V

)

150 mA MAX

CONT

which the remote control is pointing.

Connecting your equipment

Determining the speakers’ application

This unit is equipped with speaker terminals for 9 channels, allowing users to select a variety of speaker layouts/usage patterns according to their tastes. The terminals to which the speakers should be connected differ according to the speaker layout/usage pattern. Select one speaker layout/usage pattern before connecting the speakers. For instructions on connections, see Installing your speaker system on page 17 . ! 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.

! If you have two subwoofers, the second

subwoofer can be connected to the SUBWOOFER 2 terminal. Connecting two subwoofers increases the bass sound to achieve more powerful sound reproduction. In this case, the same sound is output from the two subwoofers.

Important

! The Speaker System setting must be made if

you use any of the connections shown below other than [A] (see Speaker system setting on page 76 ).

! The speakers from which sound is output

can be switched according to the speaker layout/usage pattern (sound is not necessarily output from all connected speakers). Use the SPEAKERS button to switch the speakers from which sound is output. For details, see Switching the speaker terminals on page 59 .

[A] 9.2 channel surround system (Front height/Front wide) connection

*Default setting

! Speaker System setting: 9.1ch FH/FW

FHR

FHL

SW 2

FWL

FWR

SBL

SBR

A 9.2 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 front wide speakers (FWL/FWR), the left and right surround speakers (SL/SR), the left and right surround back speakers (SBL/SBR), and the subwoofers (SW 1/SW 2). It is not possible to produce sound simultaneously from the front height speakers and the front wide speakers. This surround system produces a more true-tolife sound from above. The speakers from which sound is output can be switched using the SPEAKERS button. For details, see Switching the speaker terminals on page 59 .

[B] 7.2 channel surround system & Speaker B connection

! Speaker System setting: 7.1ch + Speaker B

FHR

FHL

SW 1

SBL

SBR

Speaker B

With these connections you can simultaneously enjoy 7.2-channel surround sound in the main zone with stereo playback of the same sound on the B speakers. The same connections also allow for 9.2-channel surround sound in the main zone when not using the B speakers. The speakers from which sound is output can be switched using the SPEAKERS button. For details, see Switching the speaker terminals on page 59 .

[C] 7.2 channel surround system & Front Bi-amping connection (High quality surround)

! Speaker System setting: 7.1ch Front Bi-Amp Bi-amping connection of the front speakers for high sound quality with 7.2-channel surround sound.

Front Bi-Amp

SW 1

SBL

SBR

03 Connecting your equipment

[D] 7.2 channel surround system (Surround back) & ZONE 2 connection (Multi Zone)

! Speaker System setting: 7.1ch + ZONE 2 With these connections you can simultaneously enjoy 7.2-channel surround sound in the main zone with stereo playback on another component in ZONE 2. (The selection of input devices is limited.) This speaker layout/usage pattern provides

7.2-channel playback using the surround back channels in the main zone. To achieve 7.2-channel playback using the front height and front wide channels with ZONE 2 connections, see [E].

SW 1

SBL

ZONE 2

Main zone

SBR

Sub zone

[E] 7.2 channel surround system (Front height/Front wide) & ZONE 2 connection (Multi Zone)

! Speaker System setting:

7.1ch FH/FW + ZONE 2

With these connections you can simultaneously enjoy 7.2-channel surround sound in the main zone with stereo playback on another component in ZONE 2. (The selection of input devices is limited.) This speaker layout/usage pattern provides

7.2-channel playback using the front height and front wide channels in the main zone. To achieve 7.2-channel playback using the surround back channels with ZONE 2 connections, see [D]. It is not possible to produce sound simultaneously from the front height speakers and the front wide speakers. The speakers from which sound is output can be switched using the SPEAKERS button. For details, see Switching the speaker terminals on page 59 .

FWL

FHR

SW 1

FHL

ZONE 2

Main zone

FWR

Sub zone

[F] 5.2 channel surround system & Front Bi-amping connection (High quality surround) & ZONE 2 connection (Multi Zone)

! Speaker System setting:

5.1ch Bi-Amp + ZONE 2

With these connections you can simultaneously enjoy Bi-amping connection of the front speakers for high sound quality with 5.2-channel surround sound in the main zone with stereo playback on another component in ZONE 2. (The selection of input devices is limited.)

Front Bi-Amp

Main zone

ZONE 2

SW 1

Sub zone

[G] 5.2 channel surround system & ZONE 2/ZONE 3 connection (Multi Zone)

! Speaker System setting: 5.1ch + ZONE 2+3 With these connections you can simultaneously enjoy 5.2-channel surround sound in the main zone with stereo playback on another component in ZONE 2 and ZONE3. (The selection of input devices is limited.)

SW 1

ZONE 2

Main zone

ZONE 3

Sub zone

[H] 5.2 channel surround system & Speaker B Bi-amping connection

SC-57 only

! Speaker System setting:

5.1ch + SP-B Bi-Amp

With these connections you can simultaneously enjoy 5.2-channel surround sound in the main zone with stereo playback of the same sound on the B speakers. The B speakers can be biamped to achieve high quality sound. The speakers from which sound is output can be switched using the SPEAKERS button. For details, see Switching the speaker terminals on page 59 .

Connecting your equipment

Speaker B Bi-Amp

SW 1

[I] 5.2 channel surround system & Front and Surround Bi-amping connection (High quality surround)

SC-57 only

! Speaker System setting:

5.1ch F+Surr Bi-Amp

Bi-amping connection of the front and surround speakers for high sound quality with 5.2-channel surround sound.

Front Bi-Amp

SW 1

Surround Bi-Amp

[J] 5.2 channel surround system & Front and Center Bi-amping connection (High quality surround)

SC-57 only ! Speaker System setting: 5.1ch F+C Bi-Amp Bi-amping connection of the front and center speakers for high sound quality with 5.2-channel surround sound.

Front Bi-Amp

Center Bi-Amp

SW 1

Other speaker connections

! Your favorite speaker connections can be

selected even if you have fewer than 5.2 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 32 .

Placing the speakers

Refer to the chart below for placement of the speakers you intend to connect.

FHL

FWL

2SW 1

30 30

120 120

SBL

! 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 speaker right 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 filter position to THX on your subwoofer. See also THX Audio Setting on page 78 to make the settings that will give you the best sound experience when using the Home THX modes (page 44).

FHR

FWR

SBR

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 speakers at a 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.

! 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 playback.

! 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.

03 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 core wires touch each other or come in contact with the rear panel or the metal parts of other speaker terminals, the protective circuit may be activated, setting the power to the standby mode.

Bare wire connections

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.

1 Twist exposed wire strands together.

2 Loosen terminal and insert exposed wire.

3 Tighten terminal.

12 3

10 mm (3/8 in.)

Note

! 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.

! If you have two subwoofers, the second

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.

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.

Bi-amp compatible speaker

High

Low

ZONE2 OUT

RS-232C

EXTENSION

AM LOOP

ANTENNA IR

OUT

(

OUTPUT 5 V 150 mA MAX

FRONT CENTER

SPEAKERS

FM UNBAL 75

OUT

(OUTPUT 12 V TOTAL 150 mA MAX)

)

12 V TRIGGER

CONTROL

CENTER

AUDIO

FRONT HEIGHT

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 biamping. Doing so may damage your speakers.

Bi-wiring your speakers

Your speakers can also be bi-wired if they support bi-amping. ! With these connections, the Speaker System

setting makes no difference.

CAUTION

! Don’t connect different speakers from the

same terminal in this way.

! When bi-wiring as well, heed the cautions for

bi-amping shown above.

% 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.

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).

[A] 9.2 channel surround system (Front height/Front wide) connection

! If necessary, select ‘9.1ch FH/FW’ from the Speaker System menu. See Speaker system setting on page 76 to do this. ! When only connecting one surround back speaker, connect it to the SURROUND BACK L (Single)

terminals.

SURROUND BACK

Front wide left

(

)

Single

Front wide right

Front right

HDMI

ASSIGNABLE

1 6

ASSIGNABLE

YPBP

(

)

DVD

(

DVR/

)

BDR

(

)

VIDEO

MONITOR

OUT

ZONE2

OUT

RS-232C

( 150 mA MAX

EXTENSION

IN1IN

COMPONENT VIDEO

AM LOOP

ANTENNA

OUT

OUTPUT 5 V

)

FM UNBAL 75

OUT

CONTROL

ZONE 2

ZONE 3

(OUTPUT 12 V TOTAL 150 mA MAX)

12 V TRIGGER

Front height right

Front height left

Center Subwoofer 2Subwoofer 1

DC OUTPUT

for WIRELESS LAN

(

OUTPUT

5 V

0.6 A MAX

ASSIGNABLE

OPTICAL

IN1IN2IN3OUT

IN1IN

(CD)(

)

DVD

SURROUND SURR BACK F HEIGHT F WIDE

LINE LEVEL

INPUT

ADAPTER PORT

(

OUTPUT 5 V

LAN

0.1 A MAX

(

)

10/100

)

ASSIGNABLE

(

)

(

)

DVR/BDR)(TV/SAT

VIDEO

(

)

Single

SUBWOOFER

PRE OUT MULTI CH IN

FRONT WIDE /

)

CENTERFRONTSURROUNDSURR BACK

SURROUND

LINE LEVEL

INPUT

(VIDEO)

DVD

TV/SAT VIDEOINPHONO

IN IN IN IN

OUT

SPEAKERS

(DVD)

BD IN

A A

FRONT CENTER

RL RLRLRLRL

OUT 1

(DVR/BDR)

DVR/BDR

OUTOUT

MONITOR

OUT

(CONTROL)

VIDEO

SIRIUS

SIGNAL

GND

FRONT

CD IN

AUDIO

OUT 2

COAXIAL

SUBWOOFER

CENTER

FRONT HEIGHT

Front left

AC IN

[B] 7.2 channel surround system & Speaker B connection

! Select ‘7.1ch + Speaker B’ from the Speaker System menu. See Speaker system setting on page 76 to do this. ! When only connecting one surround back speaker, connect it to the SURROUND BACK L (Single)

terminals.

Front left

SURROUND BACK

Speaker B - left

(

)

Single

Surround left

Speaker B - right

Surround right

Front right

HDMI

ASSIGNABLE

1 6

ASSIGNABLE

YPBP

(

)

DVD

(

DVR/

)

BDR

(

)

VIDEO

MONITOR

OUT

ZONE2

OUT

RS-232C

EXTENSION

IN1IN

COMPONENT VIDEO

AM LOOP

ANTENNA

OUT

(

OUTPUT 5 V 150 mA MAX

)

FM UNBAL 75

CONTROL

ZONE 2

OUT

Front height right

Center Subwoofer 2Subwoofer 1

LINE LEVEL

INPUT

ZONE 3

OUT

(OUTPUT 12 V TOTAL 150 mA MAX)

12 V TRIGGER

(VIDEO)

DVD

TV/SAT VIDEOINPHONO

IN IN IN IN

SPEAKERS

(DVD)

BD IN

A A

FRONT CENTER

RL RLRLRLRL

OUT 1

(DVR/BDR)

DVR/BDR

OUTOUT

MONITOR

OUT

(CONTROL)

VIDEO

SIRIUS

SIGNAL

GND

FRONT

CD IN

AUDIO

OUT 2

COAXIAL

SUBWOOFER

CENTER

FRONT HEIGHT

Surround back right Surround back left

Front height left

DC OUTPUT

for WIRELESS LAN

(

OUTPUT 5 V

0.6 A MAX

ASSIGNABLE

OPTICAL

IN1IN2IN3OUT

IN1IN

(CD)(

)

DVD

SURROUND SURR BACK F HEIGHT F WIDE

LINE LEVEL

INPUT

ADAPTER PORT

(

OUTPUT 5 V

LAN

0.1 A MAX

(

)

10/100

)

ASSIGNABLE

(

)

(

)

DVR/BDR)(TV/SAT

VIDEO

(

)

Single

SUBWOOFER

PRE OUT MULTI CH IN

FRONT WIDE /

)

CENTERFRONTSURROUNDSURR BACK

SURROUND

AC IN

Surround right

Surround back right Surround back left

Surround left

03 Connecting your equipment

[C] 7.2 channel surround system & Front Bi-amping connection (High quality surround)

! Select ‘7.1ch Front Bi-Amp’ from the Speaker System menu. See Speaker system setting on page 76 to do this. ! When only connecting one surround back speaker, connect it to the SURROUND BACK L (Single)

terminals.

Bi-amp compatible speaker

Front right

High

Low

IN1IN

HDMI

ASSIGNABLE

1 6

COMPONENT VIDEO

ASSIGNABLE

YPBP

(

)

DVD

(

DVR/

)

MONITOR

BDR

(

VIDEO

OUT

ZONE2

OUT

RS-232C

EXTENSION

ZONE 2

)

AM LOOP

FM UNBAL 75

ANTENNA

OUT

(

OUTPUT 5 V

)

150 mA MAX

CONTROL

Center Subwoofer 2Subwoofer 1

DC OUTPUT

for WIRELESS LAN

(

OUTPUT

5 V

0.6 A MAX

ASSIGNABLE

OPTICAL

IN1IN2IN3OUT

IN1IN

(CD)(

)

DVD

SURROUND SURR BACK F HEIGHT F WIDE

)

(

)

( Single

FRONT WIDE /

LINE LEVEL

ASSIGNABLE

DVR/BDR)(TV/SAT

)

LINE LEVEL

INPUT

(VIDEO)

DVD

ZONE 3

OUT

IN IN IN IN

TV/SAT VIDEOINPHONO

(DVD)

BD IN

A A

FRONT CENTER

RL RLRLRLRL

OUT 1

(DVR/BDR)

DVR/BDR

OUTOUT

MONITOR

OUT

(CONTROL)

VIDEO

SIRIUS

SIGNAL

GND

FRONT

CD IN

AUDIO

OUT 2

COAXIAL

SUBWOOFER

CENTER

FRONT HEIGHT

SPEAKERS

(OUTPUT 12 V TOTAL 150 mA MAX)

12 V TRIGGER

Bi-amp compatible speaker

INPUT

ADAPTER PORT

(

OUTPUT 5 V

LAN

)

0.1 A MAX

(

)

10/100

(

)

VIDEO

CENTERFRONTSURROUNDSURR BACK

SUBWOOFER

PRE OUT MULTI CH IN

SURROUND

AC IN

Front left

High

Low

SURROUND BACK

(

)

Single

[D] 7.2 channel surround system (Surround back) & ZONE 2 connection (Multi Zone)

! Select ‘7.1ch + ZONE 2’ from the Speaker System menu. See Speaker system setting on page 76 to do this. ! When only connecting one surround back speaker, connect it to the SURROUND BACK L (Single)

terminals.

ZONE 2 - right

MONITOR

ASSIGNABLE

(

DVD

(

DVR/ BDR

(

VIDEO

OUT

ZONE2

OUT

RS-232C

EXTENSION

HDMI

ASSIGNABLE

)

Front right

IN1IN

1 6

COMPONENT VIDEO

YPBP

AM LOOP

ANTENNA

OUT

(

OUTPUT 5 V 150 mA MAX

)

FM UNBAL 75

OUT

CONTROL

ZONE 2

Center Subwoofer 2Subwoofer 1

DC OUTPUT

for WIRELESS LAN

(

OUTPUT 5 V

0.6 A MAX

ASSIGNABLE

OPTICAL

IN1IN2IN3OUT

IN1IN

(CD)(

)

DVD

SURROUND SURR BACK F HEIGHT F WIDE

LINE LEVEL

INPUT

ADAPTER PORT

(

OUTPUT 5 V

LAN

0.1 A MAX

(

)

10/100

)

ASSIGNABLE

(

)

(

)

DVR/BDR)(TV/SAT

VIDEO

(

)

Single

SUBWOOFER

PRE OUT MULTI CH IN

FRONT WIDE /

)

CENTERFRONTSURROUNDSURR BACK

SURROUND

LINE LEVEL

INPUT

(VIDEO)

DVD

TV/SAT VIDEOINPHONO

ZONE 3

IN IN IN IN

OUT

(DVD)

BD IN

A A

FRONT CENTER

RL RLRLRLRL

OUT 1

(DVR/BDR)

DVR/BDR

OUTOUT

MONITOR

OUT

(CONTROL)

VIDEO

SIRIUS

SIGNAL

GND

FRONT

CD IN

AUDIO

OUT 2

COAXIAL

SUBWOOFER

CENTER

FRONT HEIGHT

SPEAKERS

(OUTPUT 12 V TOTAL 150 mA MAX)

12 V TRIGGER

Front left

AC IN

SURROUND BACK

ZONE 2 - left

(

)

Single

Surround right

Surround back right Surround back left

Surround left

Surround right

Surround back right Surround back left

Surround left

Connecting your equipment

[E] 7.2 channel surround system (Front height/Front wide) & ZONE 2 connection (Multi Zone)

! Select ‘7.1ch FH/FW + ZONE 2’ from the Speaker System menu. See Speaker system setting on page 76 to do this.

SURROUND BACK

Front wide left

(

)

Single

Front wide right

Front right

HDMI

ASSIGNABLE

1 6

ASSIGNABLE

YPBP

(

)

DVD

(

DVR/

)

BDR

(

)

VIDEO

MONITOR

OUT

ZONE2

OUT

RS-232C

( 150 mA MAX

EXTENSION

IN1IN

COMPONENT VIDEO

AM LOOP

ANTENNA

OUT

OUTPUT 5 V

)

FM UNBAL 75

OUT

CONTROL

ZONE 2

ZONE 3

(OUTPUT 12 V TOTAL 150 mA MAX)

12 V TRIGGER

Front height right

Front height left

Center Subwoofer 2Subwoofer 1

DC OUTPUT

for WIRELESS LAN

(

OUTPUT

5 V

0.6 A MAX

ASSIGNABLE

OPTICAL

IN1IN2IN3OUT

IN1IN

(CD)(

)

DVD

SURROUND SURR BACK F HEIGHT F WIDE

LINE LEVEL

INPUT

ADAPTER PORT

(

OUTPUT 5 V

LAN

0.1 A MAX

(

)

10/100

)

ASSIGNABLE

(

)

(

)

DVR/BDR)(TV/SAT

VIDEO

(

)

Single

SUBWOOFER

PRE OUT MULTI CH IN

FRONT WIDE /

)

CENTERFRONTSURROUNDSURR BACK

SURROUND

LINE LEVEL

INPUT

(VIDEO)

DVD

TV/SAT VIDEOINPHONO

IN IN IN IN

OUT

(DVD)

BD IN

A A

FRONT CENTER

RL RLRLRLRL

OUT 1

(DVR/BDR)

DVR/BDR

OUTOUT

MONITOR

OUT

(CONTROL)

VIDEO

SIRIUS

SIGNAL

GND

FRONT

CD IN

AUDIO

OUT 2

COAXIAL

SUBWOOFER

CENTER

FRONT HEIGHT

SPEAKERS

Front left

AC IN

[F] 5.2 channel surround system & Front Bi-amping connection (High quality surround) & ZONE 2 connection (Multi Zone)

! Select ‘5.1ch Bi-Amp + ZONE 2’ from the Speaker System menu. See Speaker system setting on page 76 to do this.

Bi-amp compatible speaker

Front right

High

Low

IN1IN

HDMI

ASSIGNABLE

1 6

COMPONENT VIDEO

ASSIGNABLE

YPBP

(

)

DVD

(

DVR/

)

(

MONITOR

ZONE2

RS-232C

BDR

VIDEO

OUT

EXTENSION

ZONE 2

)

AM LOOP

FM UNBAL 75

ANTENNA

OUT

(

OUTPUT 5 V

)

150 mA MAX

CONTROL

ZONE 3

OUT

(OUTPUT 12 V TOTAL 150 mA MAX)

12 V TRIGGER

(VIDEO)

Center Subwoofer 2Subwoofer 1

DC OUTPUT

for WIRELESS LAN

(

OUTPUT 5 V

0.6 A MAX

ASSIGNABLE

OPTICAL

IN1IN2IN3OUT

IN1IN

(CD)(

)

DVD

SURROUND SURR BACK F HEIGHT F WIDE

)

( Single

FRONT WIDE /

LINE LEVEL

ASSIGNABLE

(

DVR/BDR)(TV/SAT

)

LINE LEVEL

INPUT

(DVD)

BD IN

TV/SAT VIDEOINPHONO

DVD

IN IN IN IN

A A

FRONT CENTER

RL RLRLRLRL

OUT 1

(DVR/BDR)

DVR/BDR

OUTOUT

MONITOR

OUT

(CONTROL)

VIDEO

SIRIUS

SIGNAL

GND

FRONT

CD IN

AUDIO

OUT 2

COAXIAL

SUBWOOFER

CENTER

FRONT HEIGHT

SPEAKERS

ZONE 2 - right

Bi-amp compatible speaker

INPUT

ADAPTER PORT

(

OUTPUT 5 V

LAN

)

0.1 A MAX

(

)

10/100

(

)

VIDEO

CENTERFRONTSURROUNDSURR BACK

SUBWOOFER

PRE OUT MULTI CH IN

SURROUND

ZONE 2 - left

AC IN

Front left

High

Low

SURROUND BACK

(

)

Single

Surround leftSurround right

ZONE 2 - right

ZONE 2 - left

Surround leftSurround right

03 Connecting your equipment

[G] 5.2 channel surround system & ZONE 2/ZONE 3 connection (Multi Zone)

! Select ‘5.1ch + ZONE 2+3’ from the Speaker System menu. See Speaker system setting on page 76 to do this.

(

)

Single

Surround leftSurround right

ZONE 3 - left

ZONE 3 - right

ASSIGNABLE

(

MONITOR

ZONE2

RS-232C

ASSIGNABLE

(

DVD

(

DVR/

BDR

VIDEO

OUT

EXTENSION

HDMI

)

Front right

IN1IN

1 6

COMPONENT VIDEO

YPBP

AM LOOP

ANTENNA IR

OUT

(

OUTPUT 5 V 150 mA MAX

)

FM UNBAL 75

OUT

CONTROL

ZONE 2

ZONE 3

(OUTPUT 12 V TOTAL 150 mA MAX)

12 V TRIGGER

Center Subwoofer 2Subwoofer 1

DC OUTPUT

for WIRELESS LAN

(

OUTPUT

5 V

0.6 A MAX

ASSIGNABLE

OPTICAL

IN1IN2IN3OUT

IN1IN

(CD)(

)

DVD

SURROUND SURR BACK F HEIGHT F WIDE

LINE LEVEL

INPUT

ADAPTER PORT

(

OUTPUT 5 V

LAN

0.1 A MAX

(

)

10/100

)

ASSIGNABLE

(

)

(

)

DVR/BDR)(TV/SAT

VIDEO

(

)

Single

PRE OUT MULTI CH IN

FRONT WIDE /

ZONE 2 - left

)

CENTERFRONTSURROUNDSURR BACK

SUBWOOFER

SURROUND

LINE LEVEL

INPUT

(VIDEO)

DVD

TV/SAT VIDEOINPHONO

IN IN IN IN

OUT

(DVD)

BD IN

A A

FRONT CENTER

RL RLRLRLRL

OUT 1

(DVR/BDR)

DVR/BDR

OUTOUT

MONITOR

OUT

(CONTROL)

VIDEO

SIRIUS

SIGNAL

GND

FRONT

CD IN

AUDIO

OUT 2

COAXIAL

SUBWOOFER

CENTER

FRONT HEIGHT

SPEAKERS

ZONE 2 - right

Front left

AC IN

SURROUND BACK

[H] 5.2 channel surround system & Speaker B Bi-amping connection

SC-57 only

! Select ‘5.1ch + SP-B Bi-Amp’ from the Speaker System menu. See Speaker system setting on page 76 to do this.

Front right Front left

LINE LEVEL

INPUT

IN1IN

(VIDEO)

ZONE 2

ZONE 3

OUT

(OUTPUT 12 V TOTAL 150 mA MAX)

12 V TRIGGER

BD IN

DVD

TV/SAT VIDEOINPHONO

IN IN IN IN

A A

RL RLRLRLRL

SPEAKERS

High

Low

Bi-amp compatible speaker Speaker B right

MONITOR

ASSIGNABLE

(

DVD

(

DVR/ BDR

(

VIDEO

OUT

ZONE2

OUT

RS-232C

EXTENSION

HDMI

ASSIGNABLE

1 6

YPBP

)

COMPONENT VIDEO

AM LOOP

ANTENNA

OUT

(

OUTPUT 5 V 150 mA MAX

FM UNBAL 75

OUT

)

CONTROL

(DVD)

(DVR/BDR)

DVR/BDR

OUTOUT

FRONT CENTER

Center Subwoofer 2Subwoofer 1

OUT 1 (CONTROL)

VIDEO

SIRIUS

SIGNAL

MONITOR

GND

OUT

FRONT

CD IN

AUDIO

FRONT HEIGHT

Bi-amp compatible

DC OUTPUT

for WIRELESS LAN

OUT 2

(

OUTPUT 5 V

)

0.6 A MAX

ASSIGNABLE

OPTICAL

COAXIAL

IN1IN2IN3OUT

IN1IN

(CD)(

)

DVD

SUBWOOFER

SURROUND SURR BACK F HEIGHT F WIDE

CENTER

Speaker B left

FRONT WIDE /

speaker

LINE LEVEL

INPUT

ADAPTER PORT

(

OUTPUT 5 V

LAN

0.1 A MAX

(

)

10/100

ASSIGNABLE

(

)

(

)

DVR/BDR)(TV/SAT

VIDEO

CENTERFRONTSURROUNDSURR BACK

(

)

Single

SUBWOOFER

PRE OUT MULTI CH IN

High

Low

)

SURROUND

AC IN

SURROUND BACK

(

)

Single

Surround leftSurround right

Connecting your equipment

[I] 5.2 channel surround system & Front and Surround Bi-amping connection (High quality surround)

SC-57 only

! Select ‘5.1ch F+Surr Bi-Amp’ from the Speaker System menu. See Speaker system setting on page 76 to do this.

Bi-amp compatible speaker

Front right

High

Low

IN1IN

HDMI

ASSIGNABLE

1 6

COMPONENT VIDEO

ASSIGNABLE

YPBP

(

)

DVD

(

DVR/

)

MONITOR

ZONE2

RS-232C

BDR

(

VIDEO

OUT

EXTENSION

ZONE 2

)

AM LOOP

FM UNBAL 75

ANTENNA

OUT

(

OUTPUT 5 V

)

150 mA MAX

CONTROL

High

Low

LINE LEVEL

INPUT

ZONE 3

OUT

(OUTPUT 12 V TOTAL 150 mA MAX)

12 V TRIGGER

(VIDEO)

(DVD)

BD IN

DVD

TV/SAT VIDEOINPHONO

OUTOUT

IN IN IN IN

A A

FRONT CENTER

RL RLRLRLRL

SPEAKERS

Bi-amp compatible speaker

Bi-amp compatible speaker Surround right

DVR/BDR

(DVR/BDR)

MONITOR

OUT

Center Subwoofer 2Subwoofer 1

OUT 1 (CONTROL)

VIDEO

SIRIUS

SIGNAL

GND

FRONT

CD IN

AUDIO

FRONT HEIGHT

Surround left

DC OUTPUT

for WIRELESS LAN

OUT 2

(

OUTPUT

5 V

)

0.6 A MAX

ASSIGNABLE

OPTICAL

COAXIAL

IN1IN2IN3OUT

IN1IN

(CD)(

)

DVD

SUBWOOFER

SURROUND SURR BACK F HEIGHT F WIDE

CENTER

FRONT WIDE /

(

)

DVR/BDR)(TV/SAT

( Single

LINE LEVEL

ASSIGNABLE

)

Bi-amp compatible speaker

INPUT

ADAPTER PORT

(

OUTPUT 5 V

LAN

)

0.1 A MAX

(

)

10/100

(

)

VIDEO

CENTERFRONTSURROUNDSURR BACK

SUBWOOFER

PRE OUT MULTI CH IN

SURROUND

High

Low

AC IN

Front left

High

Low

SURROUND BACK

(

)

Single

[J] 5.2 channel surround system & Front and Center Bi-amping connection (High quality surround)

SC-57 only

! Select ‘5.1ch F+C Bi-Amp’ from the Speaker System menu. See Speaker system setting on page 76 to do this.

Bi-amp compatible speaker

Front right

High

Low

IN1IN

HDMI

ASSIGNABLE

1 6

COMPONENT VIDEO

ASSIGNABLE

YPBP

(

)

DVD

(

DVR/

)

(

MONITOR

ZONE2

RS-232C

BDR

VIDEO

OUT

EXTENSION

ZONE 2

)

AM LOOP

FM UNBAL 75

ANTENNA

OUT

(

OUTPUT 5 V

)

150 mA MAX

CONTROL

ZONE 3

OUT

(OUTPUT 12 V TOTAL 150 mA MAX)

12 V TRIGGER

(VIDEO)

Bi-amp compatible speaker

Center

High

LINE LEVEL

INPUT

(DVD)

BD IN

DVD

TV/SAT VIDEOINPHONO

DVR/BDR

IN IN IN IN

OUTOUT

A A

FRONT CENTER

RL RLRLRLRL

SPEAKERS

(DVR/BDR)

Low

OUT 1 (CONTROL)

VIDEO

SIRIUS

SIGNAL

MONITOR

GND

OUT

FRONT

CD IN

AUDIO

FRONT HEIGHT

Subwoofer 2Subwoofer 1

DC OUTPUT

for WIRELESS LAN

OUT 2

(

OUTPUT 5 V

)

0.6 A MAX

ASSIGNABLE

OPTICAL

COAXIAL

IN1IN2IN3OUT

IN1IN

(CD)(

)

DVD

SUBWOOFER

SURROUND SURR BACK F HEIGHT F WIDE

CENTER

FRONT WIDE /

(

)

DVR/BDR)(TV/SAT

(

)

Single

LINE LEVEL

ASSIGNABLE

Bi-amp compatible speaker

INPUT

ADAPTER PORT

(

OUTPUT 5 V

LAN

)

0.1 A MAX

(

)

10/100

(

)

VIDEO

CENTERFRONTSURROUNDSURR BACK

SUBWOOFER

PRE OUT MULTI CH IN

SURROUND

Front left

High

Low

AC IN

SURROUND BACK

(

)

Single

Surround leftSurround right

03 Connecting your equipment

About the audio connection

Types of cables and terminals

HDMI HD audio

Digital (Coaxial)Conventional digital audio

Digital (Optical)

Sound signal priority

RCA (Analog)

(White/Red)

! With an HDMI cable, video and audio signals

can be 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 output when connecting this video source. If several video components are assigned to the same input function (see The Input Setup menu on page 34 ), the converter gives priority to HDMI, component, then composite (in that order).

Terminal for connection with source device

HDMI IN HDMI OUT

YPBP

High picture quality

COMPONENT

VIDEO IN

Video signals can be output

Terminal for connection with TV monitor

MONITOR OUT

VIDEO

MONITOR OUT

COMPONENT VIDEO

Note

! 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 58 ) 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.

! For optimal video performance, THX

recommends switching Digital Video Conversion (in Setting the Video options on page 58 ) OFF.

This item incorporates copy protection technology that is protected by U.S. patents and other intellectual property rights of Rovi Corporation. Reverse engineering and disassembly are prohibited.

About HDMI

The HDMI connection transfers uncompressed digital video, as well as almost every kind of digital audio. This receiver incorporates High-Definition Multimedia Interface (HDMI®) technology. This receiver supports the functions described below through HDMI connections. ! 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 ! ARC (Audio Return Channel) ! 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:

— Dolby Digital, Dolby Digital Plus, DTS, High

bitrate audio (Dolby TrueHD, DTS-HD Master Audio, DTS-HD 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 53 )

Note

! 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 (DVIdHDMI) 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 the component connected to this receiver also supports the corresponding format.

! Use a High Speed HDMI

cable. If an HDMI cable other than a High Speed HDMI® cable is used, it may not work properly.

! When an HDMI cable with a built-in equalizer

is connected, it may not operate properly.

! Signal transfer is only possible when

connected to a compatible component.

! 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.

! 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.

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 are trademarks of Sony Corporation.

Connecting your equipment

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 53 ).

ASSIGNABLE

MONITOR

ZONE2

RS-232C

ASSIGNABLE

(

DVD

(

DVR/

BDR

(

VIDEO

OUT

EXTENSION

HDMI

1 6

YPBP

)

COMPONENT VIDEO

AM LOOP

ANTENNA

OUT

(

OUTPUT 5 V

150 mA MAX

HDMI/DVI-compatible Blu-ray Disc player

IN1IN

(VIDEO)

DVD

ZONE 2

ZONE 3

IN IN IN IN

OUT

SPEAKERS

FM UNBAL 75

OUT

(OUTPUT 12 V TOTAL 150 mA MAX)

)

12 V TRIGGER

CONTROL

HDMI IN

DIGITAL OUT

COAXIAL OPTICAL

Select one

(ARC)

OUT 1

(DVD)

(DVR/BDR)

BD IN

VIDEO

SIGNAL

MONITOR

GND

OUT

TV/SAT VIDEO

PHONO

DVR/BDR

OUTOUT

CD IN

FRONTCENTER

AUDIO

RL RLRLR

OUT 2

(CONTROL)

SIRIUS

COAXIAL

SUBWOOFER

FRONT

CENTER

FRONT HEIGHT

DC OUTPUT

for WIRELESS LAN

(

OUTPUT 5 V

)

0.6 A MAX

ASSIGNABLE

OPTICAL

IN1IN2IN3O

IN1IN

(CD)(

)

(

)

DVD

DVR/BDR)(TV/SAT

SURROUND SURR BACK F HEIGHTF WIDE CENTFRONT

(

)

Single

FRONT WIDE /

HDMI/DVI-compatible monitor

AUDIO OUT

ANALOG

ADAPTE

(

OUTP

LAN

0.1 A

(

)

10/100

ASSIGNABLE

(

)

VIDEO

SUBWO

PRE OUT

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

Other HDMI/DVIequipped component

HDMI OUT HDMI OUT

! 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 61 .

! For input components, connections other than HDMI connections are also possible (see

Connecting your DVD player with no HDMI output on page 23 ).

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

cables.

— When the TV and receiver are connected by HDMI connections, if the TV supports the HDMI ARC

(Audio Return Channel) function, the sound of the TV is input to the receiver via the HDMI OUT 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 53 ).

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/DVI-compatible monitor

AUDIO OUT

(DVR/BDR)

ANALOG

OUT 1 (CONTROL)

VIDEO

SIRIUS

SIGNAL

MONITOR

GND

OUT

PHONO

FRONT

CD IN

AUDIO

MONITOR

ZONE2

RS-232C

ASSIGNABLE

(

HDMI

ASSIGNABLE

(

)

DVD

(

DVR/

)

BDR

)

VIDEO

OUT

EXTENSION

1 6

COMPONENT VIDEO

YPBP

AM LOOP

ANTENNA IR

OUT

(

OUTPUT 5 V

150 mA MAX

IN1IN

)

ZONE 2

FM UNBAL 75

OUT

CONTROL

HDMI IN

(VIDEO)

ZONE 3

OUT

(OUTPUT 12 V TOTAL 150 mA MAX)

12 V TRIGGER

SPEAKERS

(DVD)

BD IN

TV/SAT VIDEO

DVD

IN IN IN IN

DVR/BDR

OUTOUT

A A

FRONTCENTER

RL RLRLRLRL

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

cables (page 23).

— When the TV and receiver are connected by HDMI connections, if the TV supports the HDMI ARC

! 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 34 ).

DVD player, etc.

Select one Select one

DIGITAL OUT

COAXIAL OPTICAL

DC OUTPUT

for WIRELESS LAN

OUT 2

(

OUTPUT 5 V

)

0.6 A MAX

ASSIGNABLE

OPTICAL

COAXIAL

IN1IN2IN3OUT

IN1IN

(CD)(

)

(

)

DVD

DVR/BDR)(TV/SAT

SUBWOOFER

SURROUND SURR BACK F HEIGHTF WIDE

CENTER

FRONT HEIGHT

( Single

FRONT WIDE /

)

VIDEO OUT

VIDEO

ADAPTER PORT

(

OUTPUT 5 V

LAN

)

0.1 A MAX

(

)

10/100

(

)

VIDEO

CENTERFRONTSURROUNDSURR BACK

SUBWOOFER

PRE OUTMULTI CH IN

SURROUND

AC IN

COMPONENT VIDEO OUT

SURROUND BACK

(

)

Single

03 Connecting your equipment

Connecting your TV with no HDMI input

This diagram shows connections of a TV (with no HDMI input) and DVD player (or other playback component) to the receiver. ! With these connections, the picture is not output to the TV even if the DVD player is connected with

an HDMI cable. Connect the receiver and TV using the same type of video cable as used to connect the receiver and player.

DVD player, etc.

COMPONENT VIDEO IN

Select one

VIDEO IN

VIDEO

IN1IN

HDMI

ASSIGNABLE

1 6

COMPONENT VIDEO

ASSIGNABLE

YPBP

(

)

DVD

(

DVR/

)

BDR

(

)

VIDEO

MONITOR

OUT

ZONE2

OUT

RS-232C

AM LOOP

FM UNBAL 75

ANTENNA

OUT

(

OUTPUT 5 V

)

150 mA MAX

EXTENSION

CONTROL

! Connect using an HDMI cable to listen to HD audio on the receiver. Do not use an HDMI cable to

input video signals.

Depending on the video component, it may not be possible to output signals connected by HDMI

and other methods simultaneously, and it may be necessary to make output settings. Please refer to the operating instructions supplied with your component for more information.

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

cables (page 23).

! 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 34 ).

Select one Select one

COMPONENT VIDEO OUT

ZONE 2

ZONE 3

OUT

(OUTPUT 12 V TOTAL 150 mA MAX)

12 V TRIGGER

VIDEO OUT

VIDEO

(VIDEO)

(DVD)

(DVR/BDR)

BD IN

TV/SAT VIDEOINPHONO

DVD

IN IN IN IN

SPEAKERS

DVR/BDR

OUTOUT

FRONTCENTER

RL RLRLR

HDMI OUT

OUT 1 (CONTROL)

VIDEO

SIRIUS

SIGNAL

MONITOR

GND

OUT

FRONT

CD IN

CENTER

AUDIO

FRONT HEIGHT

DIGITAL OUT

COAXIAL OPTICAL

DC OUTPUT

for WIRELESS LAN

OUT 2

(

OUTPUT

5 V

)

0.6 A MAX

ASSIGNABLE

OPTICAL

COAXIAL

IN1IN2IN3OUT

IN1IN

(CD)(

)

(

)

DVD

DVR/BDR)(TV/SAT

SUBWOOFER

SURROUND SURR BACK F HEIGHT F WIDE CENTERFRONTSURROUNDSURR

(

)

Single

PRE OUTMULTI

FRONT WIDE /

AUDIO OUT

ADAPTER PORT

(

OUTPUT 5 V

LAN

)

0.1 A MAX

(

)

10/100

(

)

VIDEO

SUBWOOFER

SURROUND

ANALOG

Connecting an HDD/DVD recorder, BD recorder and other video sources

This receiver has two sets of audio/video inputs and outputs suitable for connecting analog or digital video devices, including HDD/DVD recorders and BD recorders. When you set up the receiver you’ll need to tell the receiver which input you connected the recorder to (see also The Input Setup menu on page 34 ).

HDD/DVD recorder, BD recorder, etc.

Select one

DIGITAL OUT

COAXIAL OPTICAL

LAN

(

OUTPUT

(

10/100

5 V

)

0.6 A MAX

ASSIGNABLE

OPTICAL

IN1IN2IN3OUT

(

)

(

DVR/BDR)(TV/SAT

VIDEO

(

)

Single

PRE OUTMULTI CH IN

FRONT WIDE /

)

ADAPTER PORT

(

OUTPUT 5 V

)

0.1 A MAX

CENTERFRONT SURROUND SURR BACK

SUBWOOFER

SURROUND

AUDIO OUT

ANALOG

AC IN

SURROUND BACK

(

)

Single

IN1IN

)

ZONE 2

FM UNBAL 75

OUT

CONTROL

VIDEO IN

VIDEO

ZONE 3

OUT

(OUTPUT 12 V TOTAL 150 mA MAX)

12 V TRIGGER

(VIDEO)

(DVD)

BD IN

TV/SAT VIDEOINPHONO

DVD

SPEAKERS

DVR/BDR

IN IN IN IN

OUTOUT

A A

FRONT CENTER

RL RLRLRLRL

AUDIO IN

ANALOG

ASSIGNABLE

(

DVD

(

DVR/ BDR

(

VIDEO

MONITOR

OUT

ZONE2

OUT

RS-232C

EXTENSION

HDMI

ASSIGNABLE

1 6

)

COMPONENT VIDEO

YPBP

AM LOOP

ANTENNA

OUT

(

OUTPUT 5 V

150 mA MAX

(DVR/BDR)

VIDEO OUT

VIDEO

OUT 1

DC OUTPUT

for WIRELESS LAN

OUT 2

(CONTROL)

MONITOR

VIDEO

SIGNAL

OUT

AUDIO

SIRIUS

GND

FRONT

CD IN

FRONT HEIGHT

ASSIGNABLE

COAXIAL

IN1IN

(CD)(

)

DVD

SUBWOOFER

SURROUND SURR BACK F HEIGHT F WIDE

CENTER

! In order to record, you must connect the analog audio cables (the digital connection is for playback

only) (page 60).

! If your HDD/DVD recorder, BD recorder, etc., is equipped with an HDMI output terminal, we

recommend connecting it to the receiver’s HDMI DVR/BDR IN terminal. When doing so, also connect the receiver and TV by HDMI (see Connecting using HDMI on page 23 ).

Connecting your equipment

Connecting a satellite/cable receiver or other set-top box

Satellite and cable receivers, and terrestrial digital TV tuners are all examples of so-called ‘set-top boxes’. When you set up the receiver you’ll need to tell the receiver which input you connected the set-top box to (see The Input Setup menu on page 34 ).

STB

VIDEO OUT

VIDEO

IN1IN

(VIDEO)

DVD

ZONE 3

IN IN IN IN

OUT

SPEAKERS

(OUTPUT 12 V TOTAL 150 mA MAX)

12 V TRIGGER

BD IN

TV/SAT VIDEO

ASSIGNABLE

(

DVD

(

DVR/ BDR

(

VIDEO

MONITOR

OUT

ZONE2

OUT

RS-232C

EXTENSION

HDMI

ASSIGNABLE

1 6

)

COMPONENT VIDEO

YPBP

AM LOOP

ANTENNA

OUT

(

OUTPUT 5 V

150 mA MAX

ZONE 2

FM UNBAL 75

OUT

)

CONTROL

! If your set-top box is equipped with an HDMI output terminal, we recommend connecting it to the

receiver’s HDMI IN 1 or IN 2 terminal. When doing so, also connect the receiver and TV by HDMI (see Connecting using HDMI on page 23 ).

Select one

AUDIO OUT

ANALOG

(DVD)

(DVR/BDR)

DVR/BDR

OUTOUT

A A

FRONT CENTER

RL RLRLRLRL

MONITOR

PHONO

OUT

VIDEO

AUDIO

SIGNAL

OUT 1 (CONTROL)

SIRIUS

GND

FRONT

CD IN

COAXIALOPTICAL

DIGITAL OUT

DC OUTPUT

for WIRELESS LAN

OUT 2

(

OUTPUT 5 V

0.6 A MAX

ASSIGNABLE

OPTICAL

COAXIAL

IN1IN2IN3OUT

IN1IN

(CD)(

)

DVD

SUBWOOFER

SURROUND SURR BACK F HEIGHT F WIDE

CENTER

FRONT HEIGHT

ADAPTER PORT

(

OUTPUT 5 V

LAN

0.1 A MAX

(

)

10/100

)

ASSIGNABLE

(

)

(

)

DVR/BDR)(TV/SAT

VIDEO

( Single

FRONT WIDE /

CENTERFRONTSURROUNDSURR BACK

)

SUBWOOFER

PRE OUT MULTI CH IN

)

SURROUND

AC IN

SURROUND BACK

(

)

Single

Connecting other audio components

This receiver has both digital and analog inputs, allowing you to connect audio components for playback. When you set up the receiver you’ll need to tell the receiver which input you connected the component to (see also The Input Setup menu on page 34 ).

MD, DAT, etc.Turntable

Select one

AUDIO OUT

ANALOG

ASSIGNABLE

(

VIDEO

MONITOR

ZONE2

RS-232C

HDMI

ASSIGNABLE

(

)

DVD

(

DVR/

)

BDR

OUT

EXTENSION

1 6

YPBP

)

(

OUTPUT 5 V 150 mA MAX

IN1IN

COMPONENT VIDEO

AM LOOP

ANTENNA

OUT

)

ZONE 2

FM UNBAL 75

OUT

CONTROL

ZONE 3

OUT

(OUTPUT 12 V TOTAL 150 mA MAX)

12 V TRIGGER

(VIDEO)

SPEAKERS

DVR/BDR

(DVR/BDR)

MONITOR

PHONO

OUT 1 (CONTROL)

VIDEO

SIRIUS

SIGNAL

GND

OUT

FRONT

CD IN

AUDIO

(DVD)

BD IN

TV/SAT VIDEO

DVD

OUTOUT

IN IN IN IN

A A

FRONTCENTER

RL RLRLRLRL

! If your turntable has line-level outputs (i.e., it has a built-in phono pre-amp), connect it to the CD

inputs instead.

! You can’t hear HDMI audio through this receiver’s digital out jack.

DIGITAL OUT

COAXIAL OPTICAL

DC OUTPUT

for WIRELESS LAN

OUT 2

(

OUTPUT

5 V

)

0.6 A MAX

ASSIGNABLE

OPTICAL

COAXIAL

IN1IN2IN3OUT

IN1IN

(CD)(

)

DVD

SUBWOOFER

SURROUND SURR BACK F HEIGHTF WIDE

CENTER

FRONT HEIGHT

ADAPTER PORT

(

OUTPUT 5 V

LAN

0.1 A MAX

(

)

10/100

ASSIGNABLE

(

)

(

)

DVR/BDR)(TV/SAT

VIDEO

(

Single

FRONT WIDE /

CENTERFRONTSURROUNDSURR BACK

)

SUBWOOFER

PRE OUTMULTI CH IN

)

SURROUND

DIGITAL IN

OPTICAL

AC IN

SURROUND BACK

(

)

Single

03 Connecting your equipment

Connecting the multichannel analog inputs

SC-57 only

For DVD Audio and SACD playback, your DVD player may have 5.1, 6.1 or 7.1 channel analog outputs (depending on whether your player supports surround back channels). Make sure that the player is set to output multichannel analog audio.

DVD player, etc.

VIDEO OUT

VIDEO

ZONE 2

UNBAL 75

NTROL

ZONE 3

OUT

(OUTPUT 12 V TOTAL 150 mA MAX)

12 V TRIGGER

(VIDEO)

SPEAKERS

DVR/BDR

(DVR/BDR)

MONITOR

PHONO

OUT 1 (CONTROL)

VIDEO

SIRIUS

SIGNAL

GND

OUT

FRONT

CD IN

AUDIO

(DVD)

BD IN

TV/SAT VIDEO

DVD

IN IN IN IN

OUTOUT

A A

FRONTCENTER

RL RLRLRLRL

! If there is a single surround back output, connect it to the SURR BACK L jack on this receiver. ! To use a 5.1-channel speaker set, use the surround speakers for the surround channel, not the

surround back channel.

FRONT

SUBWOOFER

OUTPUT

DC OUTPUT

for WIRELESS LAN

OUT 2

(

OUTPUT

5 V

0.6 A MAX

ASSIGNABLE

OPTICAL

COAXIAL

IN1IN2IN3OUT

IN1IN

(CD)(

)

DVD

SUBWOOFER

SURROUND SURR BACK F HEIGHT F WIDE

CENTER

FRONT HEIGHT

CENTER OUTPUT

ADAPTER PORT

(

OUTPUT 5 V

LAN

0.1 A MAX

(

)

10/100

)

ASSIGNABLE

(

)

(

)

DVR/BDR)(TV/SAT

VIDEO

(

)

Single

SUBWOOFER

PRE OUT MULT I CH IN

FRONT WIDE /

SURROUND

OUTPUT

)

CENTERFRONTSURROUNDSURR BACK

SURROUND

SURROUND BACK

OUTPUT

AC IN

SURROUND BACK

(

)

Single

Connecting additional amplifiers

This receiver has more than enough power for any home use, but it’s possible to add additional amplifiers to every channel of your system using the pre-outs. Make the connections shown below to add amplifiers to power your speakers.

ANALOG

INPUT

Front channel

amplifier

ANALOG

INPUT

Center channel amplifier (mono)

ANALOG

INPUT

Surround

channel amplifier

OUT 1

)

VIDEO

SIGNAL

ITOR

GND

CD IN

AUDIO

TER

DC OUTPUT

for WIRELESS LAN

OUT 2

(CONTROL)

SIRIUS

FRONT

RLRLRLRL

(

OUTPUT

5 V

0.6 A MAX

ASSIGNABLE

COAXIAL

OPTICAL

IN1IN

(CD)(

)

DVD

SUBWOOFER

SURROUND SURR BACK F HEIGHT F WIDE

CENTER

FRONT HEIGHT

ADAPTER PORT

(

LAN

0.1 A MAX

(

)

10/100

)

ASSIGNABLE

IN1IN2IN3OUT

(

)

(

)

DVR/BDR)(TV/SAT

VIDEO

(

)

Single

PRE OUT MULT I CH IN

FRONT WIDE /

OUTPUT 5 V

)

CENTERFRONTSURROUNDSURR BACK

SUBWOOFER

SURROUND

AC IN

SURROUND BACK

(

)

Single

ANALOG

INPUT

ANALOG

INPUT

ANALOG

INPUT

ANALOG

INPUT

ANALOG

INPUT

Front height channel amplifier

Front wide channel amplifier

Surround back channel amplifier

Powered subwoofer 2

Powered subwoofer 1

! The sound from the surround back terminals will depend on how you have configured the Speaker

system setting on page 76 .

! The audio signal input to MULTI CH IN cannot be downmixed.

! If you’re not using a subwoofer, change the front speaker setting (see Speaker Setting on page 74 ) to

LARGE.

! You can use the additional amplifier on the surround back channel pre-outs for a single speaker as

well. In this case plug the amplifier into the left (SURROUND BACK L (Single)) terminal only.

! The sound from the surround back terminals will depend on how you have configured the Speaker

system setting on page 76 .

! If you have two subwoofers, the second subwoofer can be connected to the SUBWOOFER 2

terminal. Connecting two subwoofers increases the bass sound to achieve more powerful sound reproduction. In this case, the same sound is output from the two subwoofers.

! To hear sound only from the pre-outs, switch the speaker system to OFF, or simply disconnect any

speakers that are connected directly to the receiver.

Connecting your equipment

RS-232C

ZONE 2

IN IN

OUT

ZONE 3

OUT

TV/SAT VDVD

COMPONENT VIDEO

YPBP

ASSIGNABLE

MONITOR

OUT

ZONE2

OUT

(

DVD

)

(

DVR/ BDR

)

(

VIDEO

)

EXTENSION

SPEAKERS

FM UNBAL 75

AM LOOP

ANTENNA

(

OUTPUT 5 V 150 mA MAX

)

CONTROL

OUT

12 V TRIGGER

(OUTPUT 12 V TOTAL 150 mA MAX)

HDMI

BD IN

(VIDEO)

IN1IN

ASSIGNABLE

1 6

Connecting AM/FM antennas

Connect the AM loop antenna and the FM wire antenna as shown below. To improve reception and sound quality, connect external antennas (see Connecting external antennas on page 27 ).

AM LOOP

FM UNBAL 75

ANTENNA

ab c

1 Pull off the protective shields of both AM antenna wires.

2 Push open the tabs, then insert one wire fully into each terminal, then release the tabs to secure the AM antenna wires.

3 Fix the AM loop antenna to the attached stand.

To fix the stand to the antenna, bend in the direction indicated by the arrow (fig. a) then clip the loop onto the stand (fig. b).

! If you plan to mount the AM antenna to a

wall or other surface, secure the stand with screws (fig. c) before clipping the loop to the stand. Make sure the reception is clear.

4 Place the AM antenna on a flat surface and in a direction giving the best reception.

5 Connect the FM wire antenna into the FM antenna socket.

For best results, extend the FM antenna fully and fix to a wall or door frame. Don’t drape loosely or leave coiled up.

MULTI-ZONE setup

This receiver can power up to three independent systems in separate rooms after you have made the proper MULTI-ZONE connections. Different sources can be playing in three zones

Connecting external antennas

To improve FM reception, connect an external FM antenna to FM UNBAL 75 W.

at the same time or, depending on your needs, the same source can also be used. The main and sub zones have independent power (the main zone power can be off while one (or both) of the sub zones is on) and the sub zones can

75 Ω coaxial cable

be controlled by the remote or front panel controls.

Making MULTI-ZONE connections

It is possible to make these connections if

AM LOOP

FM UNBAL 75

ANTENNA

To improve AM reception, connect a 5 m to 6 m (16 ft. to 20 ft.) length of vinyl-coated wire to the AM LOOP terminals without disconnecting the supplied AM loop antenna. For the best possible reception, suspend horizontally outdoors.

Outdoor antenna

Indoor antenna (vinyl-coated wire)

you have a separate TV and speakers for your primary (ZONE 2) sub zone, and a separate TV and a separate amplifier (and speakers) for your secondary (ZONE 3) sub zone. You will also need a separate amplifier if you are not using the MULTI-ZONE setup using speaker terminals (ZONE 2) on page 27 for your primary sub zone. There are two primary sub zone setups possible with this system. Choose whichever works best for you.

MULTI-ZONE listening options

The following table shows the signals that can

It is not possible to down-convert the audio and video input signals from the HDMI input terminals, digital input terminals (OPTICAL and COAXIAL) and the COMPONENT VIDEO input terminals and output them to ZONE 2.

Basic MULTI-ZONE setup (ZONE 2)

1 Connect a separate amplifier to the AUDIO ZONE 2 OUT jacks on this receiver.

You should have a pair of speakers attached to the sub zone amplifier as shown in the following illustration.

2 Connect a TV monitor to the VIDEO ZONE 2 OUT jack on this receiver.

! COMPONENT VIDEO ZONE 2 OUT can be

used to output clear images.

! The GUI screen is not displayed if only the

COMPONENT VIDEO ZONE 2 OUT jack is connected.

Sub zone (ZONE 2)

VIDEO IN

AUDIO IN

Main zone

be output to ZONE 2 and ZONE 3:

AM LOOP

ANTENNA

FM UNBAL 75

5 m to 6 m (16 ft. to 20 ft.)

Sub

Zone

ZONE 2

ZONE 3

Input functions available

DVD, TV/SAT, DVR/BDR, VIDEO, HOME MEDIA GALLERY, iPod/USB, CD, TUNER, ADAPTER PORT, SIRIUS

(Outputs analog audio, composite video and component video.)

DVD, TV/SAT, DVR/BDR, VIDEO, HOME MEDIA GALLERY, iPod/USB, CD, TUNER, ADAPTER PORT, SIRIUS

(Outputs analog audio, composite video.)

MULTI-ZONE setup using speaker terminals (ZONE 2)

Either the surround back or the front wide speaker terminals can be used as the speaker terminals for ZONE 2. For details, see Determining the speakers’ application on page 13 .

03 Connecting your equipment

PRE OUT

SURROUND SURR BACK F HEIGHT F WIDE FRONT

(CD))

(

DVR/BDR)(TV/SAT

)

OPTICAL

ASSIGNABLE

IN1IN2IN

(

VIDEO

)

(

10/100

)

LAN

(

OUTPUT

5 V

0.6 A MAX

)

L RL

( Single

)

FRONT WIDE /

RS-232C

ZONE 2

OUT

ZONE 3

OUT

TDVD

COMPONENT VIDEO

YPBP

ASSIGNABLE

MONITOR

OUT

ZONE2 OUT

(

DVD

)

(

DVR/ BDR

)

(

VIDEO

)

EXTENSION

SPEAKER

FM UNBAL 75

AM LOOP

ANTENNA

(

OUTPUT 5 V 150 mA MAX

)

CONTROL

OUT

12 V TRIGGER

(OUTPUT 12 V TOTAL 150 mA MAX)

HDMI

(VIDEO)

IN1IN

ASSIGNABLE

1 6

PRE OUT

SURROUND SURR BACK F HEIGHT F WIDE FRONT

(CD)

)

(

DVR/BDR)(TV/SAT

)

OPTICAL

ASSIGNABLE

IN1IN2IN

(

VIDEO

)

(

ADA

(

10/100

)

LAN

(

OUTPUT

5 V

0.6 A MAX

)

L RL

( Single

)

FRONT WIDE /

RS-232C

ZONE 2

OUT

ZONE 3

OUT

COMPONENT VIDEO

YPBP

ASSIGNABLE

MONITOR

OUT

ZONE2 OUT

(

DVD

)

(

DVR/ BDR

)

(

VIDEO

)

EXTENSION

FM UNBAL 75

AM LOOP

ANTENNA

(

OUTPUT 5 V

150 mA MAX

)

CONTROL

OUT

12 V TR

(OUTPUT TOTAL 15

HDMI

(VID

IN1IN

ASSIGNABLE

1 6

H IN

SURROUND BACK

( Single

)

AC IN

RS-232C

ZONE 2

OUT

ZONE 3

OUT

COMPONENT VIDEO

YPBP

ASSIGNABLE

MONITOR

OUT

ZONE2 OUT

(

DVD

)

(

DVR/ BDR

)

(

VIDEO

)

EXTENSION

FM UNBAL 75

AM LOOP

ANTENNA

(

OUTPUT 5 V

150 mA MAX

)

CONTROL

OUT

12 V TR

(OUTPUT TOTAL 15

HDMI

(VID

IN1IN

ASSIGNABLE

1 6

RS-232C

ZONE 2

IN IN

OUT

ZONE 3

OUT

TV/SAT VDVD

COMPONENT VIDEO

YPBP

ASSIGNABLE

MONITOR

OUT

ZONE2

OUT

(

DVD

)

(

DVR/ BDR

)

(

VIDEO

)

EXTENSION

SPEAKERS

FM UNBAL 75

AM LOOP

ANTENNA

(

OUTPUT 5 V 150 mA MAX

)

CONTROL

OUT

12 V TRIGGER

(OUTPUT 12 V TOTAL 150 mA MAX)

HDMI

BD IN

(VIDEO)

IN1IN

ASSIGNABLE

1 6

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

2 Connect a TV monitor to the VIDEO ZONE 2 OUT jack on this receiver.

To use the front wide speaker terminals for ZONE 2:

To use the surround back speaker terminals for ZONE 2:

! COMPONENT VIDEO ZONE 2 OUT can be

used to output clear images.

! The GUI screen is not displayed if only the

COMPONENT VIDEO ZONE 2 OUT jack is connected.

Sub zone (ZONE 2)

VIDEO IN

Sub zone (ZONE 2)

VIDEO IN

Main zone

Secondary MULTI-ZONE setup (ZONE 3)

1 Connect a separate amplifier to the AUDIO ZONE 3 OUT jacks on this receiver.

You should have a pair of speakers attached to the sub zone amplifier as shown in the following illustration.

2 Connect a TV monitor to the VIDEO ZONE 3 OUT jack on this receiver.

Sub zone (ZONE 3)

VIDEO IN

AUDIO IN

Main zone

Secondary MULTI-ZONE setup using speaker terminals (ZONE 3)

You must select 5.1ch + ZONE 2+3 in Speaker system setting on page 76 to use this setup.

1 Connect a pair of speakers to the front wide speaker terminals.

You should have a pair of speakers attached to the sub zone amplifier as shown in the following illustration.

2 Connect a TV monitor to the VIDEO ZONE 3 OUT jack on this receiver.

Sub zone (ZONE 3)

VIDEO IN

Main zone

Connecting a SiriusConnect Tuner

To receive SIRIUS Satellite Radio broadcasts, you will need to activate your SiriusConnect tuner.

OUT 1

(DVR/BDR)

VIDEO

SIGNAL

MONITOR

GND

OUT

PHONO

/BDR

CD IN

AUDIO

CENTER

LRLR L

SiriusConnect HOME tuner

OUT 2

(CONTROL)

SIRIUS

COAXIAL

SUBWOOFER

FRONT

CENTER

FRONT HEIGHT

SIRIUS

DC OUTPUT

for WIRELESS LAN

(

OUTPUT 5 V

0.6 A MAX

ASSIGNABLE

OPTICAL

IN1IN2IN

IN1IN

(CD)(

)

DVD

SURROUND SURR BACKF HEIGHT F WIDE

)

(

)

( Single

FRONT WIDE /

DVR/BDR)(TV/SAT

)

ASSIGNABLE

PRE OUT

LAN

(

)

10/100

(

)

VIDEO

Antenna

SIRIUS

AC adapter

You will also need to connect the antenna and AC adapter to the SiriusConnectTM tuner. ! For instructions on playing the SIRIUS Radio,

see Listening to Satellite Radio on page 39 .

Connecting to the network through LAN interface

By connecting this receiver to the network via the LAN terminal, you can listen to Internet radio stations. To listen to Internet radio stations, you must sign a contract with an ISP (Internet Service Provider) beforehand. When connected in this way, you can play audio files stored on the components on the network, including your computer, using HOME MEDIA GALLERY inputs.

DC OUTPUT

for WIRELESS LAN

ASSIGNABLE

IN1IN

)

DVD

FER2SURROUNDSURR BACK F HEIGHTF WIDEFRO

LR L

Connect the LAN terminal on this receiver to the LAN terminal on your router (with or without the built-in DHCP server function) with a straight LAN cable (CAT 5 or higher). Turn on the DHCP server function of your router. In case your router does not have the

(CD)(

(

OUTPUT 5 V

0.6 A MAX

OPTICAL

)

ASSIGNABLE

IN1IN2IN

(

)

DVR/BDR)(TV/SAT

(

)

Single

PRE OUT

FRONT WIDE /

LAN

(

)

10/100

(

)

VIDEO

Internet

Modem

LAN

321

to LAN port

WAN

Router

LAN cable (sold separately)

Connecting your equipment

built-in DHCP server function, it is necessary to set up the network manually. For details, see Network Setup menu on page 78 .

LAN terminal specifications

! LAN terminal : Ethernet jack

(10BASE-T/100BASE-TX)

Note

! Refer to the operation manual of the

equipment you have as the connected equipment and connection method may differ depending on your Internet environment.

! When using a broadband Internet connection,

a contract with an Internet service provider is required. For more details, contact your nearest Internet service provider.

Connecting optional Bluetooth ADAPTER

When the Bluetooth® ADAPTER (AS-BT100 or AS-BT200) is connected to this receiver, a product equipped with Bluetooth wireless technology (portable cell phone, digital music player, etc.) can be used to listen to music wirelessly. ! The Bluetooth wireless technology enabled

device must support A2DP profiles.

! Pioneer does not guarantee proper connection

and operation of this unit with all Bluetooth wireless technology enabled devices.

Bluetooth® ADAPTER

DC OUTPUT

for WIRELESS LAN

(

OUTPUT 5 V

0.6 A MAX

SSIGNABLE

OPTICAL

N1IN

(CD)VD)

R2SURROUND SURR BACK F HEIGHT F WIDE

LR LR LR L

ADAPTER PORT

(

OUTPUT 5 V

LAN

0.1 A MAX

(

)

10/100

)

ASSIGNABLE

IN1IN2IN3OUT

(

)

(

)

DVR/BDR)(TV/SAT

VIDEO

(

)

Single

PRE OUTMULTI CH IN

FRONT WIDE /

)

CENTERFRONTSURROUNDSURR BACK

SUBWOOFER

SURROUND

AC IN

SURROUND BACK

Important

! Do not move the receiver with the Bluetooth

ADAPTER connected. Doing so could cause damage or faulty contact.

% Switch the receiver into standby and connect Bluetooth ADAPTER to the ADAPTER PORT.

! For instructions on playing the Bluetooth

wireless technology device, see Pairing the

Bluetooth ADAPTER and Bluetooth wireless technology device on page 41 .

Connecting an iPod

This receiver has a dedicated iPod terminal that will allow you to control playback of audio content from your iPod using the controls of this receiver.

iPod iPhone iPad

DIRECT CONTROL

AUTO SURR/ALC/

STREAM DIRECT HOME THX

ADVANCED

SURROUND

STANDARD SURROUND

% Switch the receiver into standby then use the supplied iPod cable to connect your iPod to the iPod iPhone iPad USB terminal on the front panel of this receiver.

! It is also possible to connect using the cable

included with the iPod, but in this case it is not possible to view pictures via the receiver.

! For the cable connection, also refer to the

operating instructions for your iPod.

! For instructions on playing the iPod, see

Playing an iPod on page 36 .

Connecting a USB device

It is possible to play audio and photo files by connecting USB devices to this receiver. It is also possible to connect a USB keyboard (US-international layout) to the receiver to enter text in the following GUI screens. ! Change the input name in the Input Setup

menu (page 34).

% Switch the receiver into standby then connect your USB device to the USB terminal on the front panel of this receiver.

! This receiver does not support a USB hub. ! For instructions on playing the USB device,

see Playing a USB device on page 37 .

Connecting an HDMI-equipped component to the front panel input

AUTO SURR/ALC/

iPod iPhone iPad

STREAM DIRECT HOME THX

DIRECT CONTROL

USB

5V 2.1 A

iPod iPhone iPad

ADVANCED SURROUND

STANDARD SURROUND

HDMI 3 INPUT

! Add names to radio station presets (page 39).

iPod cable (supplied)

5V 2.1 A

iPod iPhone iPad

AUTO SURR/ALC/

USB

HDMI 3 INPUT

iPod





iPod iPhone iPad DIRECT CONTROL

STREAM DIRECT

5V 2.1 A

iPod iPhone iPad

USB

ADVANCED SURROUND

STANDARD

SURROUND

HDMI 3 INPUT

Video camera (etc.)

Connecting to a wireless LAN

Wireless connection to the network is possible through a wireless LAN connection. Use the separately sold AS-WL300 for connection. ! Use only the furnished accessory connecting

cable.

! For instructions on setting the wireless LAN

converter, see Network Setup menu on page

USB mass

(

)

Single

storage device

USB keyboard

78 .

03 Connecting your equipment

DC OUTPUT

for WIRELESS LAN

(

OUTPUT

5 V

0.6 A MAX

ASSIGNABLE

OPTICAL

IN1IN

(CD)(

)

DVD

OFER2SURROUNDSURR BACK F HEIGHT F WIDE CENTERFRONTSURROUND SURR

LR LR

ADAPTER PORT

(

OUTPUT 5 V

LAN

0.1 A MAX

(

)

10/100

)

ASSIGNABLE

IN1IN2IN3OUT

(

)

(

)

DVR/BDR)(TV/SAT

VIDEO

(

)

Single

SUBWOOFER

PRE OUT MULTI

FRONT WIDE /

)

Internet

Modem

SURROUND

Router

WAN

DC 5V WPS

Ethernet

Wireless LAN converter (AS-WL300)

Connecting an IR receiver

If you keep your stereo components in a closed cabinet or shelving unit, or you wish to use the sub zone remote control in another zone, you can use an optional IR receiver (such as a Niles or Xantech unit) to control your system instead of the remote sensor on the front panel of this receiver. ! Remote operation may not be possible if direct

light from a strong fluorescent lamp is shining on the IR receiver remote sensor window.

! Note that other manufacturers may not use

the IR terminology. Refer to the manual that came with your component to check for IR compatibility.

! If using two remote controls (at the same

time), the IR receiver’s remote sensor takes priority over the remote sensor on the front panel.

1 Connect the IR receiver sensor to the IR IN jack on the rear of this receiver.

Closet or shelving unit

Pioneer component

CONTROL

IN OUT

HDMI

ASSIGNABLE

1 6

COMPONENT VIDEO

ASSIGNABLE

YPBP

(

)

DVD

(

DVR/

)

BDR

(

)

VIDEO

MONITOR

OUT

ZONE2

OUT

RS-232C

AM LOOP

ANTENNA

OUT

(

OUTPUT 5 V

150 mA MAX

EXTENSION

IN1IN

)

FM UNBAL 75

OUT

CONTROL

ZONE 2

ZONE 3

OUT

(OUTPUT 12 V TOTAL 150 mA MAX)

12 V TRIGGER

(VIDEO)

SPEAKERS

IN IN IN

Non-Pioneer component

(DVD)

BD IN

TV/SAT VIDEODVD

DVR/

OUTOUT

FRONT

IR receiver

2 Connect the IR IN jack of another component to the IR OUT jack on the rear of this receiver to link it to the IR receiver.

Please see the manual supplied with your IR receiver for the type of cable necessary for the connection.

! If you want to link a Pioneer component to

the IR receiver, see Operating other Pioneer components with this unit’s sensor on page 30 to connect to the CONTROL jacks instead of the IR OUT jack.

Operating other Pioneer components with this unit’s sensor

Many Pioneer components have SR CONTROL jacks which can be used to link components together so that you can use just the remote sensor of one component. When you use a remote control, the control signal is passed along the chain to the appropriate component. ! If you want to control all your components

using this receiver’s remote control, see page

63.

! If you have connected a remote control to the

CONTROL IN jack (using a mini-plug cable), you won’t be able to control this unit using the remote sensor.

Important

! Note that if you use this feature, make sure

that you also have at least one set of analog audio, video or HDMI jacks connected to

another component for grounding purposes.

1 Decide which component you want to use the remote sensor of.

When you want to control any component in the chain, this is the remote sensor at which you’ll point the corresponding remote control.

2 Connect the CONTROL OUT jack of that component to the CONTROL IN jack of another Pioneer component.

Use a cable with a mono mini-plug on each end for the connection.

IN1IN

(VIDEO)

OUT

IN OUT

CONTROL

ZONE 3

OUT

IN IN

SPEAKERS

(OUTPUT 12 V TOTAL 150 mA MAX)

12 V TRIGGER

BD I

TV/SATDVD

IN OUT

CONTROL

ASSIGNABLE

MONITOR

ZONE2

RS-232C

ASSIGNABLE

(

DVD

(

DVR/ BDR

(

VIDEO

OUT

EXTENSION

HDMI

1 6

YPBP

)

COMPONENT VIDEO

AM LOOP

ANTENNA

OUT

(

OUTPUT 5 V

150 mA MAX

ZONE 2

FM UNBAL 75

OUT

)

CONTROL

3 Continue the chain in the same way for as many components as you have.

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