PIONEER SC-LX901 User Manual

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Advanced Manual found here

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Basic Manual

SC-LX901

AV RECEIVER AMPLIFICATEUR AV

Hookup

Step1: Speaker Layout ........................................................... 3

Step2: Connect the Speakers ............................................... 10

Step3: Connect the TV ......................................................... 12

Step4: Connect the AV Components .................................... 14

Step5: Multi-zone Connection ............................................... 18

Step6: Connect Other Cables ............................................... 21

Setup

Step7: Power On & Initial Setup ........................................... 22

HDMI Setup .......................................................................... 23

Playback

Basic Playback ..................................................................... 24

Network Functions ................................................................ 25

Others ................................................................................... 27

Part Names

Front Panel ........................................................................... 30

Rear Panel ............................................................................ 31

Remote Controller ................................................................ 32

Display .................................................................................. 32

This manual includes information needed when starting up and also instructions for frequently used operations. The "Advanced Manual" is available on the internet with details about the playback features/ listening modes/settings details, specifications, and troubleshooting. The Advanced Manual is created in a format that makes it easy to read on a PC or Smartphone.

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What's in the box

1. Main unit 2. Remote controller (RC-927R) ×1, Batteries (AAA/R03) ×2

3. Indoor FM antenna ×1 4. AM loop antenna ×1 5. Speaker setup microphone ×1

6. Power cord ×1

Glossary

Dolby Atmos

This unit supports playback in the Dolby Atmos format which provides 360e sound placement. Unlike existing surround systems, Dolby Atmos doesn't rely on channels, but rather enables the accurate placement of sound objects that have independent motion in a three-dimensional space with even greater clarity. Dolby Atmos is an optional audio format on Blu-ray Discs and achieves a three-dimensional sound field by introducing a sound field above the listener.

ARC

The ARC (Audio Return Channel) feature transfers TV audio signals via HDMI cable so that you can play the audio from the TV through this unit. Connection to an ARC compatible TV is complete with one HDMI cable. Refer

to the instruction manual for your TV to see if it supports ARC. (

HDMI CEC functionality

Control features such as linking input switching with the input selector and players conforming to the CEC standard, switching audio output and volume using the remote controller of a CEC-compliant TV, and automatically switching this unit to standby when the TV is turned off (

HDMI Standby Through

Video and audio signals from AV components can be transmitted to the TV even if this unit is in standby (

CAUTION: Connect speakers with 4 Ω to 16 Ω impedance. The power cord must be connected only after all other cable connections are completed. We will not accept responsibility for damage arising from the connection of equipment manufactured by other companies.

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Step1: Speaker Layout

7.1-Channel System

Front speakers output front stereo sound and a center speaker outputs center sound such as dialogs and vocals. Surround speakers create back sound field. Powered subwoofer reproduces bass sounds and creates rich sound field. Surround back speakers improve the sense of envelopment created by the back sound field and provide a more realistic sound field. Furthermore, by installing surround back speakers, you can select the Dolby Atmos listening mode, which realizes the most up-to-date 3D sound, when the input format is Dolby Atmos.

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The front speakers should be positioned at ear height, while the surround speakers should be positioned just above ear height. Center speaker should be set up facing the listening position. Placing the powered subwoofer between the center speaker and a front speaker gives you a natural sound even when playing music. The optimal positioning is for surround back speakers to be at ear height.

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setup, surround speakers are required.

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Front Speakers Center Speaker Surround Speakers Powered Subwoofer Surround Back Speakers

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Height Speakers; Front High Speakers/ Rear High Speakers

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Front high speakers should be situated directly above the front speakers and the distance between the rear high speakers should match the distance between the front speakers. Both should be set up facing the listening position. Note that with height speakers you can install up to two sets; Height 1 Speaker and Height 2 Speaker.

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Height Speakers

Front High Speakers

Rear High Speakers

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Height Speakers; Ceiling Speakers

These are types of height speakers. Furthermore, by installing height speakers, you can select the Dolby Atmos listening mode, which realizes the most up-to-date 3D sound including overhead sounds, when the input format is Dolby Atmos. Fit top front speakers on the ceiling forward of the seating position, top middle speakers on the ceiling directly above the seating position, and top rear speakers on the ceiling behind the seating position. The distance between each pair should match the distance between the two front speakers. Note that with height speakers you can install up to two sets; Height 1 Speaker and Height 2 Speaker.

0 Dolby Laboratories recommends placing this type of

height speakers to obtain the best Dolby Atmos effect.

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Height Speakers

Top Front Speakers

Top Middle Speakers

Top Rear Speakers

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Height Speakers; Dolby Enabled Speakers (Dolby Speakers)

These are types of height speakers. Dolby enabled speakers are special speakers designed to face the ceiling so that sound is heard after bouncing off the ceiling so that sound appears to be coming from overhead. Furthermore, by installing height speakers, you can select the Dolby Atmos listening mode, which realizes the most up-to-date 3D sound including overhead sounds, when the input format is Dolby Atmos. Place them either above the front speakers or above the surround speakers or surround back speakers. Note that with height speakers you can install up to two sets; Height 1 Speaker and Height 2 Speaker.

Height Speakers

Dolby Enabled Speakers (Front)

Dolby Enabled Speakers (Surround)

Dolby Enabled Speakers (Surround Back)

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Speaker B Speaker B

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Speaker B System

Apart from the main speaker system (Speaker A System), you can also connect another system of front speakers to be the Speaker B System. When you do so, you can switch the same audio to output from A, B, or A+B. Switch with "Speakers" in AV Adjust (

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Depending on the configuration of the main speaker system, it is possible to connect a Speaker B System supporting Bi-Amping ( bass and treble.

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Bi-Amping the Speakers

It is possible to connect front speakers, a center speaker, and surround speakers supporting Bi-Amping to improve quality of the bass and treble. The effects and placements for speakers are the same as for a system that doesn't use Bi-Amping speakers. The following shows the combinations you can connect with Bi-Amping speakers.

– Front speakers only – Front speakers and center speaker – Front speakers and surround speakers – Center speaker and surround speakers – Front speakers, center speaker, and surround

speakers Except for a case where only the front speakers are BiAmping connected, when multiple speakers are combined in a Bi-Amping connection, the maximum speaker configuration is 5.1 ch.

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Speaker combinations

In any of the combinations, up to two powered subwoofers can be connected.

Speaker

Channels

FRONT CENTER SURROUND

SURROUND

BACK

HEIGHT 1 HEIGHT 2

2.1 ch

3.1 ch

4.1 ch

5.1 ch

6.1 ch

7.1 ch

2.1.2 ch

3.1.2 ch

4.1.2 ch

5.1.2 ch

6.1.2 ch

7.1.2 ch

4.1.4 ch

5.1.4 ch

6.1.4 ch

7.1.4 ch

Points to note with speaker combinations

＊ 1: It is not possible to use Speaker B, Bi-AMP, and ZONE speakers at the same time. However, with 2.1

ch to 7.1 ch, it is possible to use Bi-AMP (FRONT) and ZONE 2 speakers at the same time.

＊ 2: You can also use Bi-Amping connections with Speakers B. ＊ 3: If front speakers are to be Bi-Amping connected, height speakers need to be connected to the

HEIGHT 2 jacks.

＊ 4: ZONE 2 speakers need to be connected to the HEIGHT 1 jack, ZONE 3 speakers need to be

connected to the SURROUND BACK jacks, and height speakers need to be connected to the HEIGHT 2 jacks.

(Speaker B)

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HEIGHT 1/HEIGHT 2

When connecting 2 sets of height speakers, the height speaker combinations you can choose are as follows.

– Height 1 Speaker: Top Middle, Height 2 Speaker: Rear High – Height 1 Speaker: Front High, Height 2 Speaker: One of Rear High/Top Middle/Top Rear/Dolby Enabled

Speaker (Surround)/Dolby Enabled Speaker (Surround Back)

– Height 1 Speaker: Top Front or Dolby Enabled Speaker (Front), Height 2 Speaker: One of Rear High/Top

Rear/Dolby Enabled Speaker (Surround)/Dolby Enabled Speaker (Surround Back) When connecting only one set of height speakers, select one type of height speakers from the types available.

SP B

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Bi-AMP

FRONT/CENTER

FRONT/SURROUND

FRONT/CENTER, FRONT/SURROUND, CENTER/SURROUND,

FRONT/CENTER/

SURROUND

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FRONT

FRONT,

FRONT

ZONE 2

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ZONE 3

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3/8˝

(10 mm)

Speaker B

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Step2: Connect the Speakers

Refer to the illustration to connect the speaker system.

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Make sure the exposed wires of the speakers do not stick out of the speaker terminals when connecting. If the exposed wires of the speakers touch the rear panel or the + and – wires touch each other, the protection circuit will be activated.

Standard Connections

connect to other jacks. See "Points to note with speaker combinations" (P9) for details.

1 Speaker cable, 2 Subwoofer cable

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When using Bi-Amping connections for Front Speakers

With a Center Speaker

With Surround Speakers

With the Speaker B system

For highfrequency

For lowfrequency

For high-

frequency

For low-

frequency

For highfrequency

For lowfrequency

For high-

frequency

For low-

frequency

In case of Bi-Amping connection, refer to the instruction manual of your speakers.

Connections with Bi-Amping speakers

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Step3: Connect the TV

TV-1 (ARC TV)

This describes the connections for a TV that supports the ARC (Audio Return Channel) feature. By connecting with a single HDMI cable, you can not only output the video input to this unit to the TV, but you can also play the sound from the TV through this unit. Choose an HDMI IN jack on the TV that supports ARC when connecting.

Setup

0 Settings are required to use the ARC function.

Select "Yes" in "5. Audio Return Channel" (

in the Initial Setup.

0 Please refer to the TV's operation manual for

directions on connections and setup for the TV.

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HDMI IN (ARC)

1 HDMI cable

Another TV or projector can be connected to the HDMI OUT SUB jack. This jack does not support ARC. For details about how to output video from the HDMI OUT SUB jack (P24)

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TV-2 (Non-ARC TV)

This describes the connections for a TV that does not support the ARC (Audio Return Channel) feature. By connecting with both an HDMI cable and a digital optical cable, you can not only output the video input to this unit to the TV, but you can also play the sound from the TV through this unit. If the TV doesn't have a DIGITAL OPTICAL OUT jack, use an analog audio cable and connect the TV's ANALOG AUDIO OUT jack to the AUDIO IN TV jack on this unit.

0 Connection with a digital optical cable is not necessary

if you will watch TV through a device such as a cable set-top box (that is, not use a tuner built into the TV) that you have connected to the INPUT jack on this unit.

1 HDMI cable, 2 Digital optical cable

Another TV or projector can be connected to the HDMI OUT SUB jack. This jack does not support ARC. For details about how to output video from the HDMI OUT SUB jack (P24)

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BD/DVD

GAME

Cable/Satellite set-top box

Streaming media player

Step4: Connect the AV Components

HDMI AV Components

This is an example of connection with an AV component that has an HDMI jack. With connection to an AV component that conforms with the CEC (Consumer Electronics Control) standard, you can use features such as the HDMI CEC feature that links with the input selector, and the HDMI Standby Through feature which allows you to play video and audio from AV components on the TV even when this unit is in standby mode.

0 To play 4K or 1080p video, use a high speed HDMI

cable. Further, to enjoy HDCP2.2 compatible video, connect to the HDMI IN1 to IN5 jacks.

Setup

0 HDMI setup (

CEC and HDMI Standby Through features. Make

settings after all connections are complete.

0 To enjoy digital surround sound including Dolby

Digital, audio output should be set to "Bitstream

output" on the connected Blu-ray Disc player or

other device.

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1 HDMI cable

You can connect a device such as a video camera to the AUX INPUT HDMI jack on the front panel.

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Non-HDMI AV Components

This is an example of connection with an AV component that does not have an HDMI jack. Make the connections to the AV component to match the jacks it has. When video input connection is to the BD/DVD jack, the audio input connection should also be to the BD/DVD jacks, and so on, so that you connect the video input jacks to the jacks with the same name as the audio input jacks. Note that video signals input to the VIDEO IN jack or the COMPONENT VIDEO IN jacks will be converted to HDMI video signals and then output from the HDMI OUT jack.

0 To enjoy digital surround playback in formats such as

Dolby Digital, you need to make a connection for audio signals with a digital coaxial cable or digital optical cable.

0 It is possible to change assignment of the input jacks

you see in the illustration at left, so you can also connect to any jack other than BD/DVD. For details, see the Advanced Manual.

Setup

0 The COMPONENT VIDEO IN jacks are

compatible only with 480i or 576i resolution. When

you input video signals to the COMPONENT

VIDEO IN jacks, set the output resolution of the

player to 480i or 576i. Select interlace if there is no

option for 480i, etc. If your player does not support

480i or 576i output, use the VIDEO IN jack.

0 To enjoy digital surround sound including Dolby

Digital, audio output should be set to "Bitstream

output" on the connected Blu-ray Disc Player or

other device.

BD/DVD

1 Component video cable, 2 Digital coaxial cable, 3 Analog audio cable

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Turnta ble

Audio Components

Example of a connection with an Audio Component. Connect a CD player using a digital optical cable or analog audio cable. You can also connect a turntable that has an MM-type cartridge to the PHONO jack.

0 If the turntable has a built-in audio equalizer, connect it

to an AUDIO IN jack other than the PHONO jack. Further, if the turntable uses an MC type cartridge, install an audio equalizer compatible with the MC type cartridge between the unit and the turntable, then connect to any AUDIO IN jack other than the PHONO jack.

If the turntable has a ground wire, connect it to the SIGNAL GND terminal of this unit.

1 Digital optical cable, 2 Analog audio cable

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Projector, etc.

Component Video Monitor

Use a component video cable to connect a TV or projector that has component video input jacks rather than an HDMI input jack. To output video from the COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jacks, you must connect the external AV components using a component video cable.

BD/DVD

1 Component video cable

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ZONE2

MAIN ROOM

Step5: Multi-zone Connection

ZONE 2 TV

You can enjoy content from a Blu-ray Disc player on a TV equipped with an HDMI input jack in the separate room (ZONE 2) by playing a Blu-ray Disc player in the main room (where this unit is located), or play the content from another AV component. Only the video from devices connected to the HDMI IN1 to IN5 jacks can be played on the TV in the separate room.

Setup

0 Settings are required in Initial Setup, "4. Multi

Zone Setup" (

components can only be played in ZONE 2 when the

audio is analog or 2ch PCM audio.

necessary to convert the audio output of the AV

component to PCM output.

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1 HDMI cable

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ZONE2

ZONE 2 SPEAKER

ZONE 2 PRE/LINE OUT

MAIN ROOM

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ZONE 2 PRE/LINE OUT / ZONE 2 SPEAKER

You can enjoy audio in the separate room by, for example, playing a Blu-ray Disc player in the main room (where this unit is located) and listening to internet radio in the separate room (ZONE 2).

Connections with an AV component

Connect with HDMI IN 1 to 5 if you want to output an external AV component to ZONE 2. If the AV component doesn't have an HDMI jack, connect using a digital optical cable, digital coaxial cable, or analog audio cable.

ZONE 2 PRE/LINE OUT

It is possible to play 2 ch sources in a separate room while sources with a maximum of 11.1 ch are being played in the main room. Connect the ZONE 2 PRE/LINE OUT jacks of the unit and the LINE IN jacks of the pre-main amplifier or the power amplifier in a separate room with an analog audio cable.

1 Analog audio cable, 2 Speaker cable

ZONE 2 SPEAKER

It is possible to connect speakers in a separate room and play 2 ch sources.

0 You can play through a maximum of 9.1 channels in the

main room during ZONE 2 playback.

Setup

0 Settings are required in Initial Setup, "4. Multi

Zone Setup" (

The audio from externally connected AV components can only be played in ZONE 2 when the audio is analog or 2ch PCM audio. If you have connected to this unit with an HDMI cable or digital optical/coaxial cable, may be necessary to convert the audio output of the AV component to PCM output.

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MAIN ROOM

LINE

ZONE3

ZONE 3 SPEAKER

ZONE 3 PRE/LINE OUT

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ZONE 3 PRE/LINE OUT / ZONE 3 SPEAKER

Along with the main room and ZONE 2, you can also enjoy audio in yet another room (ZONE 3).

Connections with an AV component

To output the audio of an external AV component to ZONE 3, connect using an analog audio cable. Output to ZONE 3 is not possible when you connect with an HDMI cable or digital optical/coaxial cable.

ZONE 3 PRE/LINE OUT

It is possible to play 2 ch sources in a separate room while sources with a maximum of 11.1 ch are being played in the main room. Connect the ZONE 3 PRE/LINE OUT jacks of the unit and the LINE IN jacks of the pre-main amplifier or the power amplifier in a separate room with an analog audio cable.

1 Analog audio cable, 2 Speaker cable

ZONE 3 SPEAKER

It is possible to connect speakers in a separate room and play 2 ch sources.

0 You can play through a maximum of 7.1 channels in the

main room during ZONE 3 playback.

Setup

0 Settings are required in Initial Setup, "4. Multi Zone Setup" (

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models)

(European and

Asian models)

Step6: Connect Other Cables

Antenna Hookup

Move the antenna around while playing the radio to find the position with the best reception. Use a thumb tack or similar to attach the indoor FM antenna to a wall.

Network Hookup

Connect this unit to the network using wired LAN or Wi-Fi (wireless LAN). You can enjoy network features such as internet radio, Music Server, and AirPlay by connecting the unit to the network. If you connect by wired LAN, connect with an Ethernet cable to the NETWORK port as shown in the illustration. To connect by Wi-Fi, then after selecting "Wireless" in "3. Network Connection" ( desired setting method and follow the onscreen instructions to configure the connection.

Power Cord Hookup

This unit includes removable power cords. Connect the power cord to the power outlet after completing all other connections. Connect the power cord to AC IN of the unit and then connect to the outlet. Always disconnect the outlet side first when disconnecting the power cord.

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1 AM loop antenna, 2 Indoor FM antenna, 3 Ethernet cable, 4 Power cord

You can find the voltage selector switch on the rear panel of multi-voltage models. Please set it to the correct

voltage for your country or region.

Before changing the voltage, disconnect the power cord. Use a medium size screwdriver to change the voltage switch.

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Step7: Power On & Initial Setup

1. Full Auto MCACC

Place the supplied speaker setup microphone in the listening position, measure the test tones emitted by the speakers, then the unit automatically sets the optimum volume level for each speaker, the crossover frequencies, and the distance from the listening position. This also enables correction of distortion caused by the acoustic environment of the room.

MCACC SETUP MIC

0 When putting the speaker setup microphone on a tripod,

: Selection

: OK

: Return

Initial Setup starts automatically

Switch the input on the TV to that assigned to the unit. When you turn the unit on for the first time, Initial Setup is automatically shown on the TV to enable you to make settings required for startup using simple operations following onscreen guidance.

0 If you terminate the procedure on the way or want to

change a setting made during Initial Setup, press on the remote controller, select "System Setup" – "Miscellaneous" – "Initial Setup" from Home, and press ENTER.

refer to the illustration when putting it in place.

0 Set the subwoofer volume to more than halfway. 0 Calibration takes between 3 and 12 minutes to be

completed. The speakers emit the test tone at high volume during measurement, so be careful of your surroundings. Keep the room as quiet as possible during measurement.

0 If "Reverse Phase" is displayed, check whether you have

connected the poles of the speakers (i /j) in reverse. Even if the connections are correct, "Reverse Phase" may be displayed due to the environment surrounding the speakers, but this will not affect the calibration so you can select "Next".

0 If the power of this unit suddenly turns off, the wires in

the speaker cables may have touch the rear panel or other wires and tripped the protection circuit. Twist the wires again properly and make sure they do not stick out of the speaker terminals when connecting.

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HDMI

HDMI CEC

HDMI Standby Through

Audio TV Out

Audio Return Channel

PQLS

Auto Delay

Auto(Eco)

Auto

HDMI Setup

2. Source Connection

Check that each input source is connected correctly. Follow the guidance, select the input you want to confirm, start play of the selected player, and confirm that the images appear on the TV and that sound is played.

3. Network Connection

Set up Wi-Fi connection with an access point such as a wireless LAN router. There are the following two methods of connecting by Wi-Fi: "Scan Networks": Search for an access point from this unit. Find out the SSID of the access point beforehand. "Use iOS Device (iOS7 or later)": Share the iOS device's Wi-Fi settings with this unit.

If you select "Scan Networks", there are a further two choices of connection method. Check the following.

0 "Enter Password": Enter the password (or key) of the

access point to connect.

0 "Push Button": If the access point has an automatic

connection button, you can connect without entering a password.

0 If the SSID of the access point is not displayed, then in

the screen listing the SSIDs, select "Other..." with the  cursor on the remote controller and press ENTER, then follow the onscreen instructions.

Keyboard input

Wi-Fi Setup

SSID

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When finished, select the "OK" key.

OKA/a

A/aAll Erase

To switch between upper and lower case, select "A/a" on the screen and press ENTER. To select whether to mask the password with "＊" or display it in plain text, press +Fav on the remote controller. Press CLEAR to delete all the input characters.

0 A confirmation screen asking you to agree to the privacy

policy is displayed during network setting. Select "Yes" and press ENTER to indicate agreement.

4. Multi Zone Setup

Make these settings to enjoy video and audio in a room other than the main room (ZONE 2/ZONE 3). Select "Using AV Receiver" when connecting speakers in the separate room. Select "with External Premain Amplifier" when connecting a pre-main amplifier in the separate room. Select "with External Power Amplifier" when connecting a power amplifier. If you are going to be connecting a TV in the separate room (ZONE 2), then when "Would you be using TV in 2nd room?" is displayed, select "Yes".

5. Audio Return Channel

If you have connected a TV that supports ARC, select "Yes". This unit's ARC setting turns on and you can listen to the TV's audio through this unit.

0 If you select "Yes", the HDMI CEC function is enabled

and power consumption increases during standby.

HDMI CEC

Make this setting to enable the control feature for devices complying with the CEC standard. This is set to on automatically if you have selected "Yes" in "5. Audio Return Channel" in the Initial Setup. Press the button on the remote controller to set "System Setup" – "Hardware" – "HDMI" – "HDMI CEC" to "On" on the TV screen. Also enable the CEC control feature on the CEC device you have connected.

HDMI Standby Through

Even if this unit is in standby, the input signals from AV components are transmitted to the TV.

0 "Auto" / "Auto (Eco)": Select one of these settings

when connected AV components comply with the CEC standard. Irrespective of the input selector selected immediately before switching the unit to standby, you can transmit the input signals from AV components to the TV. Select "Auto (Eco)" if the TV is also CEC-compliant. You can reduce power consumption in standby mode.

0 Input selector names for "BD/DVD", etc.: You can

transmit the input signals from the set input selector to the TV. It can be selected when "HDMI CEC" is set to "Off".

0 "Last": You can transfer the input signals of the input

selector selected immediately prior to the unit being switched to standby. It can be selected when "HDMI CEC" is set to "Off".

To exit the settings, press .

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Input source & volume

Listening mode

Signal format

Sampling frequency

Input signal resolution

The display changes few seconds later.

Basic Playback

AV Component Playback

1. Switch the input on the TV to that assigned to the unit.

2. Press the input selector (a) on the remote controller with the same name as the jack to which you connected the player to switch the input. For example, press BD/DVD to play the player connected to the BD/DVD jack.

0 Press TV to listen the TV's sound. For

equipment connected to the STRM BOX, AUX, or PHONO jacks, press the 21 buttons to switch input.

0 When the CEC link function works, the

input switches automatically when you have connected a CEC compliant TV and player to this unit using HDMI connection.

3. Start play on the player.

4. Use VOL+/– (b) to adjust the volume.

When a TV is connected to the HDMI OUT SUB jack

Press the button on the remote controller to display the AV Adjust, and set "Other" – "HDMI Out" to either "SUB" or "MAIN+SUB".

Listening Mode

This unit is equipped with a variety of listening modes. For details on the listening modes, see the Advanced Manual. This section introduces some of the popular modes.

AUTO/DIRECT button (c)

Press repeatedly and the listening modes suited to the input signal are switched between "Auto Surround", "Direct", and "Pure Direct". After selecting one of them, "Auto Surround" (or "Direct" or "Pure Direct") is displayed on the

display of the main unit, then the listening mode selected automatically (Dolby Digital for multichannel input signals, Stereo for 2 channel input signals, etc.) is displayed. The "Direct" mode shuts down some processing that can affect sound quality, such as the tone control features, so you can enjoy even better sound quality. The "Pure Direct" mode shuts down even more processes that affects sound quality, so you get a more faithful reproduction of the original sound. In this case, the speaker calibration made with MCACC is disabled.

0 Depending on the input signal and speaker

configuration, the Dolby Surround and DTS Neural:X modes that expand 2 channel and

5.1 channel input signals to a maximum of 11 channel may be automatically selected.

SURR button (d)

You can select a variety of listening modes to suit your taste. There are the Dolby Digital, DTS-HD Master Audio, and Stereo modes that you can choose to suit the input signal, or the Dolby Surround and DTS Neural:X modes that can expand 2 channel and 5.1 channel input signals to a maximum of 11 channel. You can also enjoy original surround modes such as Ext.Stereo and Drama modes.

STEREO button (e)

You can select the "Stereo" mode to playback only from the front speakers and subwoofer.

The listening mode last selected for the source is remembered for each of the AUTO/DIRECT, SURR, and STEREO buttons. If content you play is not supported by the listening mode you selected last, the listening mode that is standard for that content is selected automatically. Press (f) repeatedly to switch the display of the main unit in order of:

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Network Functions

Network Services

1. Switch the input on the TV to that assigned to the unit.

2. Press NET to display the network service list screen.

3. Select the item with the cursors of the remote controller and press ENTER to confirm your selection (a). To return to the previous screen, press (b).

Internet Radio

When this unit is connected to a network, you can listen to TuneIn or other preregistered Internet radio services. After selecting the desired service, follow the on-screen instructions, using the cursors to select radio stations and programs, then press ENTER to play. Play starts when 100% is displayed for buffering.

Music Server

You can play music files stored on homenetwork compliant PCs or NAS devices connected to the same network as this unit. Select the server with the cursors, select the desired music file and press ENTER to start playback. Play starts when 100% is displayed for buffering.

0 This unit is compatible with Windows Media

Player 11 or 12 network servers or NAS that are compatible with home network functionality. You may need to make some settings in advance to use Windows Media Player 11 or 12. Enable media streaming for this player in Windows Media details, see the Advanced Manual.

Notes:

0 Network services become selectable after the network starts up even if they cannot be selected first. 0 Functionality may be introduced by firmware updates and service providers may cease services, meaning that some network services and content may become unavailable in the future. Furthermore, available services may vary depending on your area of residence.

Player. For

USB

Play music files on a USB storage device. After connecting the USB storage device to the USB port on the front of unit, press USB on the remote controller. Select the desired folder or music file with the cursors of the remote controller and press ENTER to confirm and start playback.

0 Operation cannot be guaranteed for all USB

storage devices.

0 This unit can use USB storage devices that

comply with the USB mass storage device class standard. The unit is also compatible with USB storage devices using the FAT16 or FAT32 file system formats.

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iPhone

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AirPlay

You can wirelessly enjoy the music files on an iPhone®, iPod touch as this unit.

0 Update the OS version on your iOS device to the latest

1. Connect the iOS device to the access point.

2. Press NET.

3. Tap the AirPlay icon in the control center of the iOS

4. Play the music files on the iOS device.

0 The default status is for the Network Standby feature to

0 Due to the characteristics of AirPlay wireless

You can also play back music files on the computer with iTunes (Ver. 10.2 or later). Before operation, make sure this unit and the PC are connected to the same network, then press NET on this unit. Next, click the AirPlay icon in iTunes, select this unit from the list of devices displayed, and start play of a music file.

, or iPad® connected to the same access point

version.

device and select this unit from the list of devices displayed, and tap "Done".

be on, so when you do steps 3 and 4 above, this unit automatically comes on and input switches to "NET". To reduce the amount of power consumed in standby mode, press the button on the remote controller, then in the Home displayed set "System Setup" – "Hardware" – "Power Management" – "Network Standby" to "Off".

technology, the sound produced on this unit may slightly be behind the sound played on the AirPlay-enabled device.

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BLUETOOTH® Playback

Pairing

1. When you press BT AUDIO on the remote controller, "Now Pairing..." is displayed on this unit's display, and the pairing mode is enabled.

2. Enable (turn on) the BLUETOOTH function of the BLUETOOTH enabled device, then select this unit from amongst the devices displayed. If a password is requested, enter "0000".

0 To connect another BLUETOOTH enabled device, press

and hold BT AUDIO until "Now Pairing..." is displayed, then perform step 2 above. This unit can store the data of up to 8 paired devices.

0 The coverage area is 48 feet (15 meters). Note that

connection is not always guaranteed with all BLUETOOTH enabled devices.

Playing Back

1. When the unit is on, connect the BLUETOOTH enabled device.

2. The input selector of this unit will be automatically switched to "BT AUDIO".

3. Play music. Increase the volume of the BLUETOOTH enabled device to an appropriate level.

0 Due to the characteristics of BLUETOOTH wireless

technology, the sound produced on this unit may slightly be behind the sound played on the BLUETOOTH enabled device.

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Others

Listening To the Radio

Multi-zone

1. Press TUNER (a) on the remote controller repeatedly to select either "AM" or "FM" on the display.

2. Press MODE (c) on the remote controller, so that the "TunMode: Auto" is displayed on the display.

3. When you press the  /  cursor (b) buttons on the remote controller, automatic tuning starts, and searching stops when a station is found. When tuned into a radio station, the "TUNED" indicator on the display lights.

You can preset up to 40 stations.

1. Tune into the AM/FM radio station you want to register.

2. Press +Fav (d) on the remote controller so that the preset number on the display flashes.

3. While the preset number is flashing (about 8 seconds), repeatedly press the  /  cursor (b) buttons on the remote controller to select a number between 1 and 40.

4. Press +Fav (d) again on the remote controller to register the station. When registered, the preset number stops flashing. To select a preset radio station, press the  /  cursor (b) buttons on the remote controller.

0 To delete a preset station, press the  /  cursor (b)

buttons on the remote controller to select the preset number you want to delete, press +Fav (d) on the remote controller and then press CLEAR (e) while the preset number is flashing. When deleted, the number on the display goes off.

Frequency step setting

Press the button on the remote controller to select "System Setup" – "Miscellaneous" – "Tuner" – "AM/FM Frequency Step" or "AM Frequency Step" and select the frequency step for your area. Note that when this setting is changed, all radio presets are deleted.

Play

1. Switch the remote controller to the mode for controlling ZONE 2 or ZONE 3. To switch to the mode for controlling ZONE 2, while holding down MODE (a) on the remote controller, press ZONE 2 (b) for 3 or more seconds until the remote indicator blinks twice. To switch to the mode for controlling ZONE 3, while holding down MODE (a) on the remote controller, press ZONE 3 (c) for 3 or more seconds until the remote indicator blinks three times.

To return the remote controller to main room control mode: While holding down MODE (a) on the remote

controller, press MAIN (d) for 3 seconds or more until the remote indicator flashes once.

2. Point the remote controller at the main unit and press Í (e). "Z2" or "Z3" lights on the main unit display.

3. Press the input selector button (f) of the input to be played in the separate room. On the main unit, after pressing ZONE CONTROL several times to display either "Z2" or "Z3" in the display, within 8 seconds turn the INPUT SELECTOR dial to select the input to be played in the separate room.

0 You can only select the same inputs for the main

room and separate room with the "NET" or "BT AUDIO", or "USB" input selector. If you have "NET" selected in the main room and then select "USB" in the separate room, the main room also switches to "USB". You cannot select different stations for the main room and separate room with the AM/FM radio.

0 DSD and Dolby TrueHD audio signals are not output

to ZONE 2/ZONE 3 when selected with the "NET",

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AV Adjust

Tone

Level

MCACC

Other

Bass

Treble

BD/DVD

"USB" input selector.

4. To adjust the volume on the power amplifier in the separate room or the ZONE speaker, adjust with VOL+/– on the remote controller. To control on the main unit, press ZONE CONTROL several times to display either "Z2" or "Z3" in the display, and within 8 seconds, adjust with the MASTER VOLUME dial.

0 The information for a connected device can be displayed

on the TV screen in a separate room. Press the button while the remote controller is in the mode for controlling ZONE 2.

0 Power consumption in standby mode increases when the

multi-zone function is being used.

To turn off the function

Press Í while in the mode for controlling ZONE 2 or ZONE 3 on the remote controller.

Playing in ZONE 2 or ZONE 3 only

If you turn the unit to standby during multi-zone playback, the Z2 or Z3 indicator is dimmed and the playback mode is switched to playback in a separate room only. Setting ZONE 2/ZONE 3 to on while this unit is in standby will also switch the playback mode to the same setting.

MULTI-ZONE MUSIC

If you press MULTI-ZONE MUSIC while playback is being performed in the main room, the MULTI-ZONE MUSIC is turned on, "Z2" and "Z3" on the display light at the same time and the playback sources of all the rooms are switched to the same source at once.

0 The sources that can be played in ZONE 2 can be played

in all rooms.

0 This function cannot be used if headphones are

connected or audio is output from the speakers of the TV.

Home that is displayed.

– When you have connected a TV in the separate room

with an HDMI cable, have you selected "Use" in "Input/ Output Assign" – "TV Out/OSD" – "Zone2 HDMI"?

– When you are playing the audio from an AV component

with an HDMI cable in the separate

room

, have you selected "Use" in "Input/Output Assign" – "TV Out/OSD" – "Zone2 HDMI"?

– When you have connected speakers in a separate room

with speaker cable, have you selected "Zone 2" or "Zone 2/Zone 3" in "Speaker" – "Configuration" – "Zone Speaker"?

– When you have connected a power amplifier in a

separate room with an analog audio cable and you want to control the volume with this unit, have you selected "Variable" in "Multi Zone" – "Zone 2" or "Zone 3" – "Output Level"?

AV Adjust

By pressing on the remote controller during play, you can adjust frequently used settings, such as the switching the speakers and adjusting sound quality, using on-screen menus. Select the item with the cursors of the remote controller and press ENTER to confirm your selection. To return to the previous screen, press . Note that there is no display on the TV screen when the input selector is "CD", "TV", "PHONO", "FM", or "AM", so follow the main unit's display while doing the operations.

"Tone": It is possible to enhance or moderate the bass and treble of front speakers. "Other": Enables you to make a variety of settings.

0 "Sound Delay": If the video is behind the audio, you can

delay the audio to offset the gap.

0 "Sound Retriever": Improve the quality of compressed

audio.

0 "Speakers": You can switch the output for speakers A/B. 0 "HDMI Out": Allows you to select the HDMI OUT jack to

output video signals from "MAIN", "SUB", and "MAIN+SUB".

Settings

Settings are required in Initial Setup, "4. Multi Zone Setup" (



P23) to use the multi-zone feature. When checking the

setting content, refer to the following, press on the remote controller, and check in "System Setup" in the

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Home

When you press on the remote controller, the Home is displayed and you can make settings in the various menus. Select the item with the cursors of the remote controller and press ENTER to confirm your selection. To return to the previous screen, press .

"System Setup": Advanced settings to provide you with an even better experience. "MCACC Pro": Setup the speakers automatically or make desired changes to the equalizer. "Network/Bluetooth": Make Wi-Fi connection settings or settings related to BLUETOOTH.

When the unit is operating erratically

Try restarting the unit

Restarting the unit may help it operate more smoothly. To restart the unit, turn it to standby, and then press Í STANDBY/ON on the main unit for at least 5 seconds. (The unit’s settings will be maintained.) If there is no improvement even after the unit is restarted, try disconnecting and reconnecting the power cords of the unit and connected equipment.

Resetting the unit (this resets the unit settings to the default)

If restarting the unit doesn't fix the problem, resetting the unit to the status at the time of shipment may solve the problem. If you reset the unit status, your preferences will be reset to the defaults. Note them down before the operation below.

1. While holding down AUTO/DIRECT on the main unit, press Í STANDBY/ON on the main unit.

2. "Clear" appears on the display and the unit returns to standby. Do not unplug the power cord until "Clear" disappears from the display.

To reset the remote controller, while holding down MODE, press until the remote indicator flash twice (about 3 seconds).

When the subwoofer produces no sound

If the setting of the front speakers is "Large" and during 2ch input such as from the TV or music, the low range elements will be output from the front speakers rather than from the subwoofer. If you would rather output from the subwoofer, make one of the following settings.

1. Set the front speakers to "Small". The low range elements will be output from the subwoofer rather than the front speakers. We do not recommend changing this if your front speakers have good low range reproduction capabilities.

2. Change "Double Bass" to "On". The low range elements will be output from both the front speakers and the subwoofer. This may mean that there is too much bass. Do not change if this happens, or choose option 1.

Refer to "System Setup" − "Crossover" in the Advanced Manual for details.

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Front Panel

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1. INPUT SELECTOR dial: Switch the input to be played.

2. MCACC PRO indicator: This lights when you have enabled the speaker calibration made with MCACC.

3. FL OFF indicator: This lights when you have pressed DIMMER repeatedly to turn the display off.

4. INFO button: Switches the information on the display.

5. ZONE 2 ON/OFF button: Turn ZONE 2 on or off.

6. ZONE 3 ON/OFF button: Turn ZONE 3 on or off.

7. ZONE CONTROL button (

8. MULTI-ZONE MUSIC button (

9. Display (

10.

Listening mode button (P24)

11.

NETWORK indicator: When the power of the unit is on, this lights when "NET" is selected with the input selector and the unit is connected to the network. If the unit is in



P32)



P27)



P28)

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standby mode, this lights when functions such as HDMI CEC and network standby are enabled. It does not light when ZONE 2

12.

Remote control sensor

13.

WIRELESS indicator: Lights when the unit is connected to the wireless network.

14.

MASTER VOLUME dial

15.ÍSTANDBY/ON button

16.

ADJUST button (AV Adjust) (P28)

17.

HOME button (P29)

18.

Cursor buttons (TUNE / PRESET button) and ENTER button: Select the item with the cursors and press ENTER to confirm your selection. When using the TUNER, select the frequency with TUNE preset stations with PRESET

/ZONE 3 is on, however.

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



, or select

19.

RETURN button: Returns the display to the previous state.

20.

TUNING MODE button: Switches the tuning mode.

21.

PHONES jack: Stereo headphones with a standard plug (1/4 inch or ø6.3 mm) are connected.

22.

MCACC SETUP MIC jack (P22)

23.

PHASE CONTROL button: This turns on or off the Phase Control that corrects phase disturbance in the low range to enhance the bass.

24.

USB port: A USB storage device is connected so that music files stored in it can be played. You can also supply power (maximum 5V/1A) to USB devices with a USB cable.

25.

AUX INPUT HDMI jack (P14)

26.

DIMMER button: You can adjust the brightness of the display in four steps.

27.

Front flap

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