Pioneer SX-315 User Manual
Audio Multi-Channel Receiver
Recepteur Audio A Voies Multi-Canaux
SX-315
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Operating Instructions
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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.
In some countries or regions, the shape of the power
plug may sometimes differ from that shown in the explanatory drawings. However, the method of connecting and operating the unit is the same.
WARNING – TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK
HAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS
APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.
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CAUTION
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
DO NOT OPEN
CAUTION – PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK DO
NOT USE THIS (POLARIZED) PLUG
WITH AN EXTENSION CORD.
RECEPTACLE OR OTHER OUTLET
UNLESS THE BLADES CAN BE
FULLY INSERTED TO PREVENT
BLADE EXPOSURE.
ATTENTION –
POUR PREVENIR LES CHOCS
ELECTRIQUES NE PAS UTILISER
CETTE FICHE POLARISEE AVEC UN
PROLONGATEUR UNE PRISE DE
COURANT OU UNE AUTRE SORTIE
DE COURANT, SAUF SI LES LAMES
PEUVENT ETRE INSEREES A FOND
SANS EN LAISSER AUCUNE PARTIE
A DECOUVVERT.
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The lightning flash with arrowhead, within
an equilateral triangle, is intended to alert
the user to the presence of uninsulated
"dangerous voltage" within the product's
enclosure that may be of sufficient
magnitude to constitute a risk of electric
shock to persons.
CAUTION:
TO PREVENT THE RISK OF ELECTRIC
SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR
BACK). NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS
INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED
SERVICE PERSONNEL.
The exclamation point within an equilateral
triangle is intended to alert the user to the
presence of important operating and
maintenance (servicing) instructions in the
literature accompanying the appliance.
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This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.
Cet appareil numérique de la Classe B est conforme à la norme NMB-003 du Canada.
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Information to User
Alteration or modifications carried out without appropriate authorization may invalidate the user’s right to operate
the equipment.
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NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to
Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in
a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not
installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.
However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does
cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off
and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:
– Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
– Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
– Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.
– Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
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CAUTION: This product satisfies FCC regulations when shielded cables and connectors are used to connect the
unit to other equipment. To prevent electromagnetic interference with electric appliances such as radios and
televisions, use shielded cables and connectors for connections.
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
READ INSTRUCTIONS — All the safety and
operating instructions should be read before the
product is operated.
RETAIN INSTRUCTIONS — The safety and
operating instructions should be retained for
future reference.
HEED WARNINGS — All warnings on the product
and in the operating instructions should be
adhered to.
FOLLOW INSTRUCTIONS — All operating and use
instructions should be followed.
CLEANING — The product should be cleaned only
with a polishing cloth or a soft dry cloth. Never
clean with furniture wax, benzine, insecticides
or other volatile liquids since they may corrode
the cabinet.
ATTACHMENTS — Do not use attachments not
recommended by the product manufacturer as
they may cause hazards.
WATER AND MOISTURE — Do not use this
product near water — for example, near a
bathtub, wash bowl, kitchen sink, or laundry
tub; in a wet basement; or near a swimming
pool; and the like.
ACCESSORIES — Do not place this product on an
unstable cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table.
The product may fall, causing serious injury to a
child or adult, and serious damage to the
product. Use only with a cart, stand, tripod,
bracket, or table recommended by the
manufacturer, or sold with the product. Any
mounting of the product should follow the
manufacturer’s instructions, and should use a
mounting accessory recommended by the
manufacturer.
CART — A product and cart combination should be
moved with care. Quick stops, excessive force,
and uneven surfaces may cause the product
and cart combination to overturn.
VENTILATION — Slots and openings in the cabinet
are provided for ventilation and to ensure
reliable operation of the product and to protect
it from overheating, and these openings must
not be blocked or covered. The openings should
never be blocked by placing the product on a
bed, sofa, rug, or other similar surface. This
product should not be placed in a built-in
installation such as a bookcase or rack unless
proper ventilation is provided or the
manufacturer’s instructions have been adhered
to.
POWER SOURCES — This product should be
operated only from the type of power source
indicated on the marking label. If you are not
sure of the type of power supply to your home,
consult your product dealer or local power
company.
LOCATION – The appliance should be installed in a
stable location.
NONUSE PERIODS – The power cord of the
appliance should be unplugged from the outlet
when left un-used for a long period of time.
GROUNDING OR POLARIZATION
• If this product is equipped with a polarized
alternating current line plug (a plug having one
blade wider than the other), it will fit into the
outlet only one way. This is a safety feature. If
you are unable to insert the plug fully into the
outlet, try reversing the plug. If the plug should
still fail to fit, contact your electrician to replace
your obsolete outlet. Do not defeat the safety
purpose of the polarized plug.
• If this product is equipped with a three-wire
grounding type plug, a plug having a third
(grounding) pin, it will only fit into a grounding
type power outlet. This is a safety feature. If you
are unable to insert the plug into the outlet,
contact your electrician to replace your obsolete
outlet. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the
grounding type plug.
POWER-CORD PROTECTION — Power-supply
cords should be routed so that they are not likely
to be walked on or pinched by items placed
upon or against them, paying particular
attention to cords at plugs, convenience
receptacles, and the point where they exit from
the product.
OUTDOOR ANTENNA GROUNDING — If an
outside antenna or cable system is connected to
the product, be sure the antenna or cable
system is grounded so as to provide some
protection against voltage surges and built-up
static charges. Article 810 of the National
Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA 70, provides
information with regard to proper grounding of
the mast and supporting structure, grounding of
the lead-in wire to an antenna discharge unit,
size of grounding conductors, location of
antenna-discharge unit, connection to
grounding electrodes, and requirements for the
grounding electrode. See Figure A.
LIGHTNING — For added protection for this
product during a lightning storm, or when it is
left unattended and unused for long periods of
time, unplug it from the wall outlet and
disconnect the antenna or cable system. This
will prevent damage to the product due to
lightning and power-line surges.
POWER LINES — An outside antenna system
should not be located in the vicinity of overhead
power lines or other electric light or power
circuits, or where it can fall into such power
lines or circuits. When installing an outside
antenna system, extreme care should be taken
to keep from touching such power lines or
circuits as contact with them might be fatal.
OVERLOADING — Do not overload wall outlets,
extension cords, or integral convenience
receptacles as this can result in a risk of fire or
electric shock.
ELECTRIC
SERVICE
EQUIPMENT
Fig. A
OBJECT AND LIQUID ENTRY — Never push
objects of any kind into this product through
openings as they may touch dangerous voltage
points or short-out parts that could result in a
fire or electric shock. Never spill liquid of any
kind on the product.
SERVICING — Do not attempt to service this
product yourself as opening or removing covers
may expose you to dangerous voltage or other
hazards. Refer all servicing to qualified service
personnel.
DAMAGE REQUIRING SERVICE — Unplug this
product from the wall outlet and refer servicing
to qualified service personnel under the
following conditions:
• When the power-supply cord or plug is
damaged.
• If liquid has been spilled, or objects have fallen
into the product.
• If the product has been exposed to rain or water.
• If the product does not operate normally by
following the operating instructions. Adjust only
those controls that are covered by the operating
instructions as an improper adjustment of other
controls may result in damage and will often
require extensive work by a qualified technician
to restore the product to its normal operation.
• If the product has been dropped or damaged in
any way.
• When the product exhibits a distinct change in
performance — this indicates a need for service.
REPLACEMENT PARTS — When replacement parts
are required, be sure the service technician has
used replacement parts specified by the
manufacturer or have the same characteristics
as the original part. Unauthorized substitutions
may result in fire, electric shock, or other
hazards.
SAFETY CHECK — Upon completion of any service
or repairs to this product, ask the service
technician to perform safety checks to
determine that the product is in proper
operating condition.
WALL OR CEILING MOUNTING — The product
should not be mounted to a wall or ceiling.
HEAT — The product should be situated away from
heat sources such as radiators, heat registers,
stoves, or other products (including amplifiers)
that produce heat.
GROUND
CLAMP
GROUND CLAMPS
POWER SERVICE GROUNDING
ELECTRODE SYSTEM
(NEC ART 250, PART H)
NEC — NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE
ANTENNA
LEAD IN
WIRE
ANTENNA
DISCHARGE UNIT
(NEC SECTION 810-20)
GROUNDING CONDUCTORS
(NEC SECTION 810-21)
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IMPORTANT NOTICE – THE SERIAL NUMBER FOR THIS EQUIPMENT IS LOCATED IN THE REAR.
PLEASE WRITE THIS SERIAL NUMBER ON YOUR ENCLOSED WARRANTY CARD AND
KEEP IN A SECURE AREA. THIS IS FOR YOUR SECURITY.
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For U.S. and Australia Model
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his product contains mercury. Disposal of this
material may be regulated due to environmental
considerations. For disposal or recycling
information, please contact your local authorities or
the Electronics Industries Alliance : www.eiae.org.
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This product is for general household purposes. Any
failure due to use for other than household purposes
(such as long-term use for business purposes in a
restaurant or use in a car or ship) and which
requires repair will be charged for even during the
warranty period.
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WARNING: Handling the cord on this product or
cords associated with accessories sold with the
product will expose you to lead, a chemical known to
the State of California and other governmental
entities to cause cancer and birth defects or other
reproductive harm.
Wash hands after handling
Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories.
“Dolby”, “Pro Logic”, and the double-D symbol are
trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.
“DTS” and “DTS Digital Surround” are trademarks of
Digital Theater Systems, Inc.
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We Want You Listening For A Lifetime
Selecting fine audio equipment such as the unit
you’ve just purchased is only the start of your
musical enjoyment. Now it’s time to consider how
you can maximize the fun and excitement your
equipment offers. This manufacturer and the
Electronic Industries Association’s Consumer
Electronics Group want you to get the most out of
your equipment by playing it at a safe level. One that
lets the sound come through loud and clear 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.
To establish a safe level:
• Start your volume control at a low setting.
• Slowly increase the sound until you can hear it
comfortably and clearly, and without distortion.
Once you have established a comfortable sound
level:
• Set the dial and leave it there.
Used wisely, your new sound equipment will
provide a lifetime of fun and enjoyment. Since
hearing damage from loud noise is often
undetectable until it is too late, this manufacturer
and the Electronic Industries Association’s
Consumer Electronics Group recommend you avoid
prolonged exposure to excessive noise. This list of
sound levels is included for your protection.
Decibel
Level Example
30 Quiet library, soft whispers
40
Living room, refrigerator, bedroom away from traffic
50 Light traffic, normal conversation, quiet office
60 Air conditioner at 20 feet, sewing machine
70 Vacuum cleaner, hair dryer, noisy restaurant
80
Average city traffic, garbage disposals, alarm clock
at two feet.
THE FOLLOWING NOISES CAN BE DANGEROUS
UNDER CONSTANT EXPOSURE
90
Subway, motorcycle, truck traffic, lawn mower
100 Garbage truck, chain saw, pneumatic drill
120 Rock band concert in front of speakers,
thunderclap
140 Gunshot blast, jet plane
180 Rocket launching pad
Information courtesy of the Deafness Research Foundation.
Taking a minute to do this now will help to prevent
hearing damage or loss in the future. After all, we
want you listening for a lifetime.
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Contents
Contents
01 Before you start
Checking what’s in the box
Loading the batteries
Operating range of remote control unit
Ventilation
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02 Connecting up
Making cable connections
Connecting to a TV and DVD recorder or player
Connecting a satellite receiver or other digital
set-top box
Connecting a tape deck or VCR
Connecting antennas
Connecting the speakers
Plugging in
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03 Controls and displays
Front panel
Display
Remote control
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07 Additional information
Troubleshooting
Cleaning the unit
Tuner step setting
Input attenuator setting
Resetting the receiver
Specifications
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04 Surround sound setup
Introduction to home theater
Switching on
Quick setup using the Room Setup
Setting speaker distances
Setting individual channel levels
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05 Listening to your system
Selecting a source
Using the Auto listening mode
Listening in surround sound
Listening in stereo
Using the Sound modes
Using the tone controls
Listening through headphones
Dynamic Range Control setting
Dual Mono setting
Using the sleep timer
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06 Using the tuner
Listening to the radio
Saving station presets
Listening to station presets
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01
Before you start
Chapter 01:
Before you start
Checking what’s in the box
Please check that you've received the following supplied
accessories:
• AM loop antenna
• FM wire antenna
• Dry cell batteries (AA size IEC R6) x2
• Remote control
• Warranty card
• These operating instructions
Loading the batteries
1 Open the battery compartment on the rear of the
remote control
2 Insert the supplied batteries following the
markings inside the battery compartment to align
them correctly.
Important
Incorrect use of batteries may result in such hazards as
leakage and bursting. Observe the following precautions:
• Never use new and old batteries together.
• Insert the plus and minus sides of the batteries
properly according to the marks in the battery case.
• Batteries with the same shape may have different
voltages. Do not use different batteries together.
• When disposing of used batteries, please comply
with governmental regulations or environmental
public instruction’s rules that apply in your country or
area.
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.
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30
30
21 ft. / 7m
3 Replace the battery compartment cover.
Ventilation
The receiver should be properly ventilated to prevent
overheating.
• Do not place anything directly on top of the receiver.
• Do not use the receiver on a thick carpet or other soft
surface.
Connecting up
AUDIO
SPEAKERS
RL
CENTER
SUB
WOOFER
DIGITAL INPUT
ANTENNA
TV IN
(OPTICAL)
FM
UNBAL
75Ω
AM
LOOP
(COAXIAL)
STB DVD/DVR
DIGITAL
OUT
RL
IN
+
–
FRONT
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Chapter 02:
Connecting up
Making cable connections
Make sure not to bend the cables over the top of this unit
(as shown in the illustration). If this happens, the
magnetic field produced by the transformers in this unit
may cause a humming noise from the speakers.
Important
• Before making or changing any connections, switch
off the power and disconnect the power cable from
the AC outlet.
Audio cables (analog)
Use audio cables (not supplied) to connect audio
components.
Connect red plugs to
(left).
Be sure to insert completely.
R
(right) jacks, white plugs to L
R
L
Connecting to a TV and DVD recorder
or player
The diagram below shows the connections for a basic
home theater setup of a TV, DVD recorder (or player) and
this receiver.
Audio is output from the DVD recorder’s coaxial digital
audio jack, while the video output goes to the TV. Also
shown is a stereo analog audio connection from your TV
to this receiver so you can enjoy sound from this receiver
when watching TV programs.
TV
VIDEO
R AUDIO L
OUT
IN
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Coaxial and Optical digital audio cables
Coaxial digital audio cables (standard video cables can
also be used) or optical cables are used to connect digital
components to this receiver.
Be sure to insert completely.
Coaxial digital audio cable
(or standard video cable)
• When inserting the plug of an optical cable, be
careful not to damage the shutter protecting the
optical jack.
• Do not bend optical cables around sharp corners as
they may be damaged. When storing, coil loosely.
Optical cable
DIGITAL
VIDEO
OUT COAX
OUT
DVD recorder/player
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Note
• If your DVD recorder only has an optical digital
output, you can still connect it to this receiver using
the
OPTICAL DIGITAL
to select the
DVD
.
DIGITAL
jack. In this case you will have
input function rather than
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02
SPEAKERS
ANTENNA
FM
UNBAL
75Ω
+
–
AUDIO
DIGITAL INPUT
TV IN
(OPTICAL)
(COAXIAL)
STB DVD/DVR
DIGITAL
OUT
RL
IN
RL
CENTER
SUB
WOOFER
FRONT
SPEAKERS
ANTENNA
FM
UNBAL
75Ω
+
–
AUDIO
DIGITAL INPUT
TV IN
(OPTICAL)
(COAXIAL)
STB DVD/DVR
DIGITAL
OUT
RL
IN
RL
CENTER
SUB
WOOFER
FRONT
Connecting up
Connecting a satellite receiver or
other digital set-top box
The diagram below shows the connections for a digital
set-top box (digital satellite receiver, decoder, cable box,
digital terrestrial receiver, etc.). Connect the digital audio
output of the set-top box (STB) to the STB input on this
receiver. Connect the video output from the STB directly
to a spare video input on your TV.
TV
TV
VIDEO
IN
DIGITAL
VIDEO
OUT COAX
OUT
Set-top box (satellite receiver, etc.)
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Connecting a tape deck or VCR
The diagram below shows a tape deck or VCR connected
to the receiver using two sets of stereo analog audio
cables, one set for the audio input and one set for output
from the receiver for recording.
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AM
LOOP
L
L
R
R
IN
OUT
Tape deck or VCR
Note
• You can only record from analog audio sources (TV
or
FM/AM
not recordable from the analog outputs.
inputs). Audio from the digital inputs is
AM
LOOP
Note
• If your STB only has an optical digital output, you can
still connect it to this receiver using the
DIGITAL
DIGITAL
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jack. In this case you will have to select the
input function rather than
STB
OPTICAL
.
Connecting up
SPEAKERS
ANTENNA
FM
UNBAL
75Ω
+
–
AUDIO
DIGITAL INPUT
TV IN
(OPTICAL)
(COAXIAL)
STB DVD/DVR
DIGITAL
OUT
RL
IN
RL
CENTER
SUB
WOOFER
FRONT
02
Connecting antennas
Connect the AM loop antenna and the FM wire antenna
as shown below. To improve reception and sound quality,
connect external antennas (see
below). Always make sure that the receiver is switched off
and unplugged from the wall outlet before making or
changing any connections.
FM wire
antenna
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AM
LOOP
FM wire antenna
Connect the FM wire antenna and fully extend along a
window frame or another suitable place that gives good
reception.
AM loop antenna
Assemble the antenna and connect to the receiver.
Attach (if necessary) and face in the direction that gives
the best reception.
If you want to attach the loop antanna to a wall, assemble
as shown below.
Using external antennas
AM loop
antenna
Using external antennas
To improve FM reception
Connect an external FM antenna.
ANTENNA
FM
UNBAL
75Ω
AM
LOOP
To improve AM reception
Connect a 15–18 ft. (5–6 m) length of vinyl-coated wire to
the AM antenna terminal without disconnecting the
supplied AM loop antenna.
For the best possible reception, suspend horizontally
outdoors.
ANTENNA
FM
UNBAL
75Ω
AM
LOOP
One-touch
PAL-connector
75Ω coaxial cable
Loop antenna
Outdoor
antenna
15–18 ft.
(5–6 m)
Indoor antenna
(vinyl-coated wire)
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Antenna snap connectors
Twist the exposed wire strands together and insert into
the hole, then snap the connector shut.
3/8 in.
(10mm)
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02
Connecting up
Connecting the speakers
The diagram below shows a complete surround sound setup of six speakers set up in a typical configuration. For the
best sound, try to follow this setup in your room as closely as possible.
Make sure the positive (colored) and negative (black) terminals on the receiver match those on the speakers. You can
use speakers with a nominal impedance between 6–16
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ANTENNA
DIGITAL INPUT
(COAXIAL)
FM
STB DVD/DVR
UNBAL
75Ω
AM
LOOP
TV IN
IN
OUT
AUDIO
RL
(OPTICAL)
DIGITAL
SPEAKERS
FRONT
CENTER
RL RL
+
–
WOOFER
Ω.
Red tab – Front right (R)
White tab – Front left (L)
+
Green tab – Center (C)
Purple tab – Subwoofer
Gray tab – Surround right (R)
–
SURROUND
SUB
WIRELESS
OUT
+
L
R
–
Blue tab – Surround left (L)
+
–
Front R.
+
–
+
–
Front L. Surround L.
Center
+
–
Subwoofer
Hints on speaker placement
Speakers are usually designed with a particular
placement in mind. Some are designed to be
floorstanding, while others should be placed on stands to
sound their best. Some should be placed near a wall;
others should be placed away from walls. We have
provided a few tips on getting the best sound from your
speakers (following), but you should also follow the
guidelines on placement that the speaker manufacturer
provided with your particular speakers to get the most
out of them.
• Place the front left and right speakers at equal
distances from the TV.
Wireless
(XW-HTP550 set only)
+
–
Surround R.
+
–
• When placing speakers near the TV, we recommend
using magnetically shielded speakers to prevent
possible interference, such as discoloration of the
picture when the TV is switched on. If you do not have
magnetically shielded speakers and notice
discoloration of the TV picture, move the speakers
farther away from the TV.
• Place the center speaker above or below the TV so
that the sound of the center channel is localized at
the TV screen.
• If possible, place the surround speakers slightly
above ear level.
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Connecting up
02
• Try not to place the surround speakers further away
from the listening position than the front and center
speakers. Doing so can weaken the surround sound
effect.
Caution
• If you choose to install the center speaker on top of
the TV, be sure to secure it with putty, or by other
suitable means, to reduce the risk of damage or
injury resulting from the speaker falling from the TV
in the event of external shocks such as earthquakes.
• Make sure no exposed speaker wire is touching the
rear panel, this may cause the receiver to turn off
automatically.
• These speaker terminals are hazardous when live. To
prevent the risk of electric shock when connecting or
disconnecting the speaker cables, disconnect the
power cable.
About the wireless speaker outputs
To the right of the main speaker terminals there is a pair
of
WIRELESS OUT
HTP550 wireless speaker system. Please do not connect
any other component to these jacks.
For more information on using a wireless speaker with
this receiver, please see the operating instructions that
come with the wireless speaker system.
jacks for use with the Pioneer XW-
Plugging in
After making sure that everything is connected properly,
connect the attached power cable to a wall outlet.
Power cord caution
Handle the power cord by the plug. Do not pull out the
plug by tugging the cord and never touch the power cord
when your hands are wet as this could cause a short
circuit or an electric shock. Do not place the unit, a piece
of furniture, etc., on the power cord, or pinch the cord.
Never make a knot in the cord or tie it with other cords.
The power cords should be routed such that they are not
likely to be stepped on. A damaged power cord can cause
a fire or give you an electrical shock. Check the power
cord once in a while. When you find it damaged, ask your
nearest Pioneer authorized service center or your dealer
for a replacement.
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Controls and displays
Chapter 03:
Controls and displays
Front panel
1
STANDBY/ON
PHONES
4
2 3
–+
STATION CLASS FM/AM TAPE/VCR TV
AUTO SURROUND STEREO
SYSTEM
SETUP
TUNING
–+
TUNER
CHANNEL
EDIT
LEVEL
5 6 7 8 9
1 STANDBY/ON
Switches the receiver between on and standby (page 16).
2 Remote sensor
Receives the signals from the remote control (page 6).
3 Display
See
Display
on page 13 for details.
4 PHONES jack
Use to connect headphones. When the headphones are
connected, there is no sound output from the speakers
(page 21).
5 Tuner preset selection buttons
STATION +/–
Selects station presets when using the tuner
(page 24).
CLASS
Switches between the three banks (classes) of
station presets
(page 23).
6 Listening mode buttons
AUTO
Press for automatic decoding (page 19).
SURROUND
Use to switch between the various surround modes
(page 19).
STEREO
Switches to stereo playback (page 20).
AUDIO MULTI-CHANNEL RECEIVER
SOUND
SOUND
MODE OFFENTER TONE
MODE
10 11
INPUT SELECTOR
DIGITAL
STB DVD/DVR
MASTER VOLUME
DOWN UP
12
7 SYSTEM SETUP
Press to access the System Setup menu (page 17, 21,
26).
TUNER EDIT
Use to memorize and name a station for recall using
the
STATION +/–
buttons (page 23).
CH LEVEL
Press to set up the channel levels for surround sound
(page 17).
8< / > and ENTER
Use to navigate menus and change settings.
9 TUNING +/–
Use to tune to radio stations (page 23).
10 Listening mode buttons
SOUND MODE OFF
Press to turn off the current Sound mode (page 20).
SOUND MODE
Press to select a Sound mode (page 20).
TONE
Press to access the bass and treble controls, which
you can then adjust with the remote’s
TREBLE
buttons (page 21).
11 Input select buttons
Press to select an input source (page 19).
12 MASTER VOLUME
SX-315
BASS
and
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Display
1 2 3
5ch
ST
PCM
D
PL II
1
Lights when the receiver is decoding a DTS signal.
2 5ch
Lights when the receiver is in 5ch stereo mode.
ST
Lights when the receiver is in Stereo mode.
PCM
Lights when the digital input is Linear PCM format
(CD Audio, etc.).
3 TUNER indicators
Lights when a stereo FM broadcast is being received
in auto stereo mode.
TONE
SOUND
SLEEP
5 64
42 D
Lights when the receiver is decoding a Dolby Digital
signal.
2
PL II
Lights when the receiver is using Dolby Pro Logic II
decoding.
5 Character display
6 TONE
Lights when the receiver is in tone mode.
SOUND
Lights when the receiver is in sound mode.
SLEEP
Lights when the receiver is in sleep mode.
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Lights when the mono mode is set using the
button (page 23).
Lights when a broadcast is being received.
MPX
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Remote control
STANDBY/ON MUTE
1 2
4
7
9
10
12
13
15
SLEEP STATUS DIMMER
INPUT SELECTOR
STB DVD/DVR
DIGITAL
FM/AM TAPE/VCR TV CLASS
TUNING STATION
–+
SYSTEM
SETUP CH LEVEL
–
VOLUME
+
ENTER
ROOM
SETUP
AUTO
–
SURROUND
OFF SOUND TONE
BASS
+–+–
RECEIVER
STEREO
TREBLE
TUNER
EDIT
MPX
1 STANDBY/ON
This switches between standby and on for this receiver
(page 16).
2 MUTE
Press to mute the sound (press again, or adjust the
volume, to restore the sound).
3 STATUS
Press to display the current surround mode and sound
mode.
3
5
6
4 SLEEP
Use to put the receiver in sleep mode and select the
amount of time before the receiver turns off (page 22).
5 DIMMER
8
+
Press repeatedly to set the front panel display brightness.
6 TUNER EDIT
Use to memorize and name a station for recall using the
11
STATION +/–
buttons (page 23).
7 INPUT SELECTOR buttons
Press to select an input source (page 19).
TEST
TONE
14
DIGITAL
Press to select the optical digital input.
STB
Press to select the STB (set-top box) input (for cable/
satellite receivers, etc.).
DVD/DVR
Press to select the DVD player/recorder input.
FM/AM
Press to select the FM or AM band for the built-in
tuner.
TAPE/VCR
Press to select the analog tape/VCR input.
TV
Press to select the TV audio input.
8 CLASS
Switches between the three banks (classes) of radio
station presets (page 23).
9 Radio tuning controls
TUNING +/–
Use to manually tune into radio stations (page 24).
STATION +/–
Use to tune to preset stations (page 24).
10 SYSTEM SETUP
Press to access the System Setup menu (page 17, 21,
26).
11 CH LEVEL
Press to set up the channel levels for surround sound
(page 17).
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12
/
Use to navigate menus and adjust the volume.
13 ROOM SETUP
Press to set up surround sound using the Room Setup
presets (page 16).
14 TEST TONE
Sounds the test tone when setting up the surround
sound of the receiver
15 Listening mode buttons
(cursor left/right), VOLUME +/– and ENTER
(page 17).
AUTO
Press for automatic decoding based on the source
material (page 19).
SURROUND
Press to switch between the various Pro Logic II and
other listening mode options (page 20).
STEREO
Switches to stereo playback using only the front left
and right speakers
OFF
Switches off the Sound mode (page 20).
SOUND
Press to select a Sound mode (page 20).
TONE
Use in conjuction with the
below
(page 21).
MPX
Switches between stereo and mono reception of FM
broadcasts. If the signal is weak then switching to
mono will improve the sound quality
BASS +/–
Use with the
(page 21).
TREBLE +/–
Use with the
(page 21).
(page 20).
BASS
and
TREBLE
(page 23).
TONE
button above to adjust the bass
TONE
button above to adjust the treble
buttons
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Surround sound setup
Chapter 04:
Surround sound setup
Introduction to home theater
You are probably used to using stereo equipment to listen
to music, but may not be used to home theater systems
that give you many more options (such as surround
sound) when listening to soundtracks.
Home theater refers to the use of multiple audio tracks to
create a surround sound effect, making you feel like
you're in the middle of the action or concert. The
surround sound you get from a home theater system
depends not only on the speakers you have set up in your
room, but also on the source and the sound settings of
the receiver.
DVD-Video has become the basic source material for
home theater due to its size, quality, and ease of use.
Depending on the DVD, you can have up to seven
different audio tracks coming from one disc, all of them
being sent to different speakers in your system. This is
what creates a surround sound effect and gives you the
feeling of ‘being there’.
This receiver will automatically decode Dolby Digital,
DTS, or Dolby Surround DVD-Video discs, according to
your speaker setup. In most cases, you won’t have to
make changes for realistic surround sound, but other
possibilities (like listening to a CD with multichannel
surround sound) are explained in
system
on page 19.
Listening to your
Quick setup using the Room Setup
The Room Setup feature gives you a very simple way to
set up your receiver for good surround sound by setting
the room size and your seating position in the room.
You can make more detailed settings for surround sound
later if you want, setting individual channel levels and
speaker distances. See below for more details.
STANDBY/ON
ENTER
ROOM
SETUP
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Switching on
Use the STANDBY/ON
remote control to switch the receiver on or into standby.
Remember that when the receiver is in standby it still
uses a small amount of power (0.45 W). Unplug from the
wall outlet to completely disconnect the power. The
receiver will retain its settings for about four weeks when
unplugged.
button on the front panel or the
RECEIVER
1 If the receiver isn’t already on, press
STANDBY/ON (remote or front panel) to switch on.
2 Press ROOM SETUP then ENTER.
The display shows the current Room Setup setting.
• If any of the speaker distance settings have been
changed (see
the display blinks
3 Use the ROOM SETUP button to select a room
size setting, then press ENTER
Select from:
•
Room S
4.5m)
•
Room M
Setting speaker distances
ROOM SET
– Smaller than average room (approx. 3.5 x
– Average room (approx. 5.5 x 6.0m)
.
.
below) then
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