Pioneer VSX-1021-K User Manual

AUDIO/VIDEO MULTI-CHANNEL RECEIVER RECEPTOR AUDIO-VIDEO MULTICANAL

VSX-1021

-K

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Operating Instructions

Manual de instrucciones

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

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

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

Loading the batteries ...................................... 6

Operating range of remote control unit........ 6

Canceling the demo display .......................... 6

About operation of the receiver with a

mobile terminal (iPod, iPhone, etc.) ............. 6

About using AVNavigator (included

CD-ROM) ......................................................... 6

02 Controls and displays

Remote control ............................................... 8

Display ............................................................. 9

Front panel .................................................... 10

03 Connecting your equipment

Connecting your equipment ........................ 11

Rear panel .....................................................11

Determining the speakers’ application ......11

Placing the speakers ....................................12

Connecting the speakers .............................13

Installing your speaker system .................... 13

Selecting the Speaker system ..................... 14

About the audio connection ........................ 15

About the video converter ............................ 15

About HDMI .................................................. 15

Connecting your TV and playback

components .................................................. 16

Connecting an HDD/DVD recorder, BD

recorder and other video sources ............... 18

Connecting a satellite/cable receiver or

other set-top box ...........................................18

Connecting other audio components .........19

Connecting AM/FM antennas .....................19

MULTI-ZONE setup .......................................20

Connecting a SiriusConnect Tuner ............. 20

Connecting to the network through

LAN interface ................................................ 20

Connecting optional Bluetooth

ADAPTER ...................................................... 21

Connecting an iPod ...................................... 21

Connecting a USB device ............................21

Connecting to the front panel video

terminal ......................................................... 21

Connecting to a wireless LAN ..................... 22

Connecting an IR receiver ...........................22

Operating other Pioneer components

with this unit’s sensor ..................................22

Plugging in the receiver ............................... 23

04 Basic Setup

Changing the OSD display language

(OSD Language) ........................................... 24

Automatically conducting optimum

sound tuning (Full Auto MCACC) ............... 24

The Input Setup menu ..................................25

Operation Mode Setup .................................26

05 Basic playback

Playing a source ........................................... 28

Playing an iPod ............................................. 28

Playing a USB device ................................... 29

Listening to the radio .................................... 31

Listening to Satellite Radio ..........................31

Bluetooth ADAPTER for Wireless

Enjoyment of Music ......................................33

06 Listening to your system

Auto playback ............................................... 35

Listening in surround sound .......................35

Using Stream Direct .....................................36

Selecting MCACC presets ........................... 36

Choosing the input signal ............................36

Better sound using Phase Control .............. 37

07 Playback with HOME MEDIA

GALLERY inputs

Enjoying the Home Media Gallery ............... 38

Features of Home Media Gallery .................38

Introduction ...................................................38

Playback with Home Media Gallery ............38

Advanced operations for Internet radio ...... 40

About network playback............................... 40

About playable file formats ..........................41

08 Control with HDMI function

About the Control with HDMI function .......43

Making Control with HDMI connections .... 43

HDMI Setup................................................... 43

Before using synchronization ...................... 44

About synchronized operations .................. 44

Setting the PQLS function .......................... 44

Cautions on the Control with HDMI

function .........................................................45

09 Using other functions

Setting the Audio options ............................ 46

Setting the Video options ............................. 48

Switching the speaker terminals ................ 49

Using the MULTI-ZONE controls .................49

Making an audio or a video recording ........50

Reducing the level of an analog signal .......50

Using the sleep timer ...................................50

Dimming the display .................................... 50

Checking your system settings ...................50

Resetting the system .................................... 50

10 Controlling the rest of your system

About the Remote Setup menu...................52

Operating multiple receivers ....................... 52

Setting the remote to control other

components .................................................. 52

Selecting preset codes directly ...................52

Programming signals from other

remote controls .............................................53

Erasing one of the remote control

button settings .............................................. 53

Erasing all learnt settings that are in

one input function ........................................ 53

Direct function ..............................................54

Multi Operation and System Off ..................54

Resetting the remote control settings ........ 55

Controlling components ..............................56

11 The Advanced MCACC menu

Making receiver settings from the

Advanced MCACC menu ............................. 58

Automatic MCACC (Expert) .........................58

Manual MCACC setup ................................. 60

Checking MCACC Data ................................ 62

Data Management........................................63

12 The System Setup and Other

Setup menus

Making receiver settings from the

System Setup menu ..................................... 64

Manual speaker setup ..................................64

Network Setup menu ................................... 66

Checking the Network Information .............67

The Other Setup menu ................................. 68

13 Additional information

Troubleshooting 1 .........................................70

Troubleshooting 2 .........................................76

About status messages ............................... 80

Important information regarding the

HDMI connection .........................................80

Cleaning the unit .......................................... 80

Surround sound formats ............................. 81

About iPod .....................................................81

About SIRIUS ................................................81

About FLAC ................................................... 81

Auto Surround, ALC and Stream Direct

with different input signal formats ..............82

Glossary .........................................................83

Features index ...............................................85

Specifications ...............................................86

Preset code list..............................................86

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

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, 5, 6, 7 and 8 can be made interactively. For instructions on using AVNavigator, see About using AVNavigator (included CD-ROM) on page 6 .

1 Before you start

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

2 Determining the speakers’ application (page 11)

! 7.1 channel surround system (Front height) ! 7.1 channel surround system (Front wide) ! 7.1 channel surround system & Speaker B connection ! 5.1 channel surround system & Front Bi-amping connection (High quality surround) ! 5.1 channel surround system & ZONE 2 connection (Multi Zone)

3 Connecting the speakers

! Placing the speakers on page 12 ! Connecting the speakers on page 13 ! Installing your speaker system on page 13 ! Bi-amping your speakers on page 14

4 Connecting the components

! About the audio connection on page 15 ! About the video converter on page 15 ! Connecting your TV and playback components on page 16 ! Connecting AM/FM antennas on page 19 ! Plugging in the receiver on page 23

5 Power On

6 Changing the OSD display language (OSD Language) (page 24)

7 MCACC speaker settings

! Automatically conducting optimum sound tuning (Full Auto MCACC) on page 24

8 The Input Setup menu (page 25)

(When using connections other than the recommended connections)

9 Basic playback (page 28)

10 Adjusting the sound and picture quality as desired

! Using the various listening modes (page 35) ! Better sound using Phase Control (page 37) ! Measuring the all EQ type (SYMMETRY/ALL CH ADJ/FRONT ALIGN) (page 58) ! Changing the channel level while listening (page 65) ! Switching on/off the Acoustic Calibration EQ, Auto Sound Retriever or Dialog Enhancement (page

46)

! Setting the PQLS function (page 44) ! Setting the Audio options (page 46) ! Setting the Video options (page 48)

11 Other optional adjustments and settings

! Control with HDMI function (page 43) ! The Advanced MCACC menu (page 58) ! The System Setup and Other Setup menus (page 64)

12 Making maximum use of the remote control

! Operating multiple receivers (page 52) ! Setting the remote to control other components (page 52)

01 Before you start

Before you start

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 ! CD-ROM (AVNavigator) ! These operating instructions

Installing the receiver

! When installing this unit, make sure to put it

on a level and stable surface.

! Don’t install it on the following places:

— on a color TV (the screen may distort) — near a cassette deck (or close to a device that

gives off a magnetic field). This may interfere with the sound.

— in direct sunlight — in damp or wet areas — in extremely hot or cold areas — in places where there is vibration or other

movement

— in places that are very dusty — in places that have hot fumes or oils (such as

a kitchen)

! Do not touch this receiver’s bottom panel

while the power is on or just after it is turned off. The bottom panel becomes hot when the power is on (or right after it is turned off) and could cause burns.

Loading the batteries

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 instruction’s rules that apply in your country or area.

(Symbol examples for batteries)

These symbols are only valid in the European Union.

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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.)

Canceling the demo display

On this receiver, the demo mode is turned on by default. When the power is turned on, the demo display is set and various indications are shown on the front panel display. To cancel the demo display, connect the power cord, then perform the operation below.

! The demo mode is canceled automatically

when the Full Auto MCACC operation is performed.

1 Switch the receiver into standby. 2 While holding down ENTER on the

front panel, press u STANDBY/ON.

The display shows RESET c NO d.

3 Select ‘FL DEMO’ using TUNE i/j. 4 Use PRESET k/l to select FL DEMO

c OFF d then press ENTER on the front panel.

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.

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.

Before you start

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,

click [AVNavigator] on the desktop.

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 6.0 or later. With other browsers, some functions may be limited or 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.

! 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.

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(VSX-1021)” d “Uninstall”.

02 Controls and displays

Controls and displays

Remote control

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

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OPERATION

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BD DVD DVR

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CDTV

USB

iPod

SELECT

INPUT

TV CONTROL

AUDIO

PARAMETER

LIST

TOP MENU BAND GUIDE

PRESET

CATEGORY

HOME MENU

iPod CTRL

HDD DVD

DTV MPX PQLS

S.RETRIEVER

1 3

SIGNAL SEL

CH LEVEL A.ATT

D.ACCESS

/ CLR

AUTO / ALC /

DIRECT

TV CTRL

TUNER

SIRIUS

RECEIVER

ZONE 2

MASTER VOLUME

INPUT

VOL

MUTE

PARAMETER

TOOLS

TUNE

ENTER

RETURN

TUNE

MEMORY MENU

PGM

CTRL STATUS

PHASE

AUDIO

MCACC SLEEP

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DIMMER

807 9

CLASS

ENTER

STEREO STANDARDADV SURR

LISTENING MODE

RECEIVER

HDMI

ADPT

VIDEO

T.EDIT

INFO

DISP

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 28, 29, 31, 33

and 56.)

1 u RECEIVER

This switches between standby and on for this receiver.

2 MULTI OPERATION

Use this button to perform multi operations (page 54).

3 RCU SETUP

Use to input the preset code when making remote control settings and to set the remote control mode (page 52).

4 Input function buttons

Press to select control of other components (page 52). Use INPUT SELECT c/ d to select the input function (page 28).

5 ZONE 2

Switch to perform operations in ZONE 2 (page

49).

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 46).

! VIDEO PARAMETER – Use to access the

Video options (page 48).

! HOME MENU – Use to access the Home

Menu (pages 24, 25, 43, 58 and 64).

! 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 58) and the Audio or Video options (page 46 or 48).

9 Receiver Control buttons

Press first to access:

! PHASE CTRL – Press to switch on/off Phase

Control (page 37).

! STATUS – Press to check selected receiver

settings (page 50).

! PQLS – Press to select the PQLS setting

(page 44).

! S.RETRIEVER – Press to restore CD quality

sound to compressed audio sources (page

46).

! SIGNAL SEL – Use to select an input signal

(page 36).

! MCACC – Press to switch between MCACC

presets (page 36).

! SLEEP – Use to put the receiver in sleep

mode and select the amount of time before sleep (page 50).

! CH LEVEL – Press repeatedly to select a

channel, then use k/l to adjust the level (page 65).

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

analog input signal to prevent distortion (page 50).

! DIMMER – Dims or brightens the display

(page 50).

10 LISTENING MODE controls

! AUTO/ALC/DIRECT – Switches between

Auto Surround (page 35), Auto Level Control mode and Stream Direct mode (page 36).

! STEREO – Press to select stereo playback

mode (page 35).

! STANDARD – Press for Standard decoding

and to switch various modes (2 Pro Logic, Neo:6, etc.) (page 35).

! ADV SURR – Use to switch between the

various surround modes (page 35).

11 Remote control LED

Lights when a command is sent from the remote control.

12 TV CTRL

Set the preset code of your TV’s manufacturer when controlling the TV (page 52).

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).

Controls and displays

Display

21 3 9754 108 11 12 13

AUTO

HDMI DIGITAL ANALOG

AUTO SURROUND STREAM DIRECT

PROLOGIC x

ADV.SURROUND

STANDARD

SP AB

L C R SL SR XL XR

LFE

Neo:6

SLEEP

DIGITAL PLUS

TrueHD

DTS HD ES 96/24

MSTR

CD-R

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 36).

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.

DSD PCM MULTI-ZONE S.RTRV SOUND UP MIX

TUNER

SIRIUS

iPod

PQLS

DVD

18 1915 16 17

ALC

DVR

ATT

OVER

VIDEO HMG

HDMI

TUNED STEREO MONO

[ 2 ]

USB

[ 3 ]

[ 4 ]

! 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 49).

5 SOUND

Lights when the DIALOG E (Dialog Enhancement) or TONE (tone controls) features is selected (page 46).

6 S.RTRV

Lights when the Sound Retriever function is active (page 46).

7 Listening mode indicators

! AUTO SURROUND – Lights when the Auto

Surround feature is switched on (page 35).

! ALC – Lights when the ALC (Auto level

control) mode is selected (page 35).

! STREAM DIRECT – Lights when Direct/Pure

Direct is selected (page 36).

! ADV.SURROUND – Lights when one of

the Advanced Surround modes has been selected (page 35).

! STANDARD – Lights when one of the

Standard Surround modes is switched on (page 35).

8 (PHASE CONTROL)

Lights when the Phase Control is switched on (page 37).

9 Analog signal indicators

Light to indicate reducing the level of an analog signal (page 50).

10 Tuner indicators

! TUNED – Lights when a broadcast is being

received.

! STEREO – Lights when a stereo FM

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 Master volume level

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

13 Input function indicators

Light to indicate the input function you have selected.

14 Scroll indicators

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

15 Speaker indicators

Lights to indicate the current speaker system using SPEAKERS (page 49).

16 SLEEP

Lights when the receiver is in sleep mode (page

50).

17 Matrix decoding format indicators

! 2PRO LOGIC IIx – This lights to indicate 2

Pro Logic II / 2 Pro Logic IIx decoding (page

35).

! Neo:6 – When one of the Neo:6 modes of the

receiver is on, this lights to indicate Neo:6 processing (page 35).

18 Character display

Displays various system information.

19 Remote control mode indicator

Lights to indicate the receiver’s remote control mode setting. (Not displayed when set to 1.) (page 68)

02 Controls and displays

Front panel

1 2 53 34 6 7 8

AUDIO/ VIDEO MULTI-CH ANNEL RECEIVER

ADVANCED

MCACC

FL OFF

SPEAKERS CONTROL – MULTI-ZONE – ON/OFF BAND TUNER EDIT TUNE PRESET ENTER

INPUT SELECTOR

STANDBY/ON

PHONES

109 11 12 13 161514

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 46).

! FL OFF – Lights when “off” (nothing

displayed) is selected with the display’s dimmer adjustment (page 50).

! HDMI – Blinks when connecting an HDMI-

equipped component; lights when the component is connected (page 16).

! iPod iPhone iPad – Lights to indicate iPod/

iPhone/iPad is connected (page 21).

4 MULTI-ZONE controls

If you’ve made MULTI-ZONE connections (page

20) use these controls to control the sub zone from the main zone (page 49).

5 Character display

See Display on page 9 .

AUTO SURR/ALC/ STREAM DIRECT

MCACC

SETUP MIC

STANDARD SURROUND

SURROUND

VIDEO 2 INPUT

L AUDIO R VIDEO

RETRIEVER AIR

iPhone

DIRECT

CONTROL

5V 2.1

iPod

USB

iPad

iPod iPhone iPad

SOUND

ADVANCED

6 TUNER controls

! BAND – Switches between AM and FM radio

bands (page 31).

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

k/l and ENTER to memorize and name

stations for recall (page 31).

! TUNE i/j – Find radio frequencies (page

31).

! PRESET k/l – Find preset stations (page

31).

7 Remote sensor

Receives the signals from the remote control (page 6).

8 MASTER VOLUME dial 9 SPEAKERS

Use to change the speaker terminal (page 49).

10 PHONES jack

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

iPod iPhone iPadHDMI

11 Listening mode buttons

! AUTO SURR/ALC/STREAM DIRECT –

Switches between Auto Surround (page 35), Auto Level Control and Stream Direct mode

VSX

-1021

(page 36).

! STANDARD SURROUND – Press for

Standard decoding and to switch various modes (2 Pro Logic, Neo:6, Stereo etc.) (page 35).

! ADVANCED SURROUND – Use to switch

MASTER VOLUME

between the various surround modes (page

35).

12 MCACC SETUP MIC jack

Use to connect the supplied microphone (page

24).

13 AUDIO/VIDEO input

See Connecting to the front panel video terminal on page 21 .

14 iPod iPhone iPad USB terminals

Use to connect your Apple iPod/iPhone/iPad as an audio and video source (page 21), or connect a USB device for audio and photo playback (page 21).

15 SOUND RETRIEVER AIR

When the button is pressed, the input switches to ADAPTER PORT and the listening mode is automatically set to SOUND RETRIEVER AIR (page 34).

16 iPod iPhone iPad DIRECT CONTROL

Change the receiver’s input to the iPod and enable iPod operations on the iPod (page 29).

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.

Rear panel

ASSIGNABLE

(

)

10/100

COAXIAL

HDMI

ASSIGNABLE

CONTROL

OUT

VIDEO 1 IN

VIDEO

ZONE 2

OUT

MONITOR OUT

DVR/ BDR

OUT

(

)

DVD

ASSIGN ABLE

(

DVR/

)

BDR

MONITOR OUT

COMPONENT VIDEO

TV/SAT

AUDIO

DVR/BDR

VIDEO 1

OUT OUT

DVD ININ

TV/SAT

CD-R/TAPE

VIDEO 1

DVD INBD IN

DVR/BDR IN

OUT

ZONE 2

ADAPTER PORT

(

OUTPUT 5 V

)

0.1 A MAX

ANTENNA

FM UNBAL

AM LOOP

SIRIUS

SUBWOOFER

DVDY PBP

PRE OUT

Note

The input functions below are assigned by default to the receiver’s different input terminals. Refer to The Input Setup menu on page 25 to change the assignments if other connections are used.

Input function

DVD COAX-1

TV/SAT OPT-1

DVR/BDR OPT-2

VIDEO 1

HDMI 1 IN 1

CD COAX-2

LAN

DC OUTPUT

for WIRELESS LAN

(

)

OUTPUT 5 V 0.6 A MAX

FRONT CENTER

R L R L R LR

CAUTION:

ATTENTION:

SPEAKER IMPEDANCE

ENCEINTE D’IMPEDANCE DE

16 .

IN1IN

)

DVD

SURROUND

(CD)(

SPEAKERS

IN1IN

(

)

DVR/BDR

TV/SAT

SURROUND BACK / ZONE 2

OPTICAL

Class 2 Wiring

ASSIGNABLE

)(

(

)

Single

SELECTABLE SELECTABLE

FRONT HEIGHT / WIDE /

SEE INSTRUCTION MANUAL VOIR LE MODE D’EMPLOI

Input Terminals

Digital HDMI Component

(DVD)

(BD)

(DVR/BDR)

(VIDEO 1)

IN 1

IN 2

Determining the speakers’ application

This unit permits you to build various surround systems, in accordance with the number of speakers you have. ! Be sure to connect speakers to the front left

and right channels (L and R).

! It is also possible to only connect one of the

surround back speakers (SB) or neither.

Choose one from Plans [A] to [E] below.

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 64 ).

! Sound does not come through simultaneously

from the front height, front wide, speaker B and surround back speakers. Output speakers are different depending on the input signal or listening mode.

[A] 7.1 channel surround system (Front height)

*Default setting

! Speaker System setting: Normal(SB/FH)

FHR

FHL

A 7.1 ch surround system connects the left and right front speakers (L/R), the center speaker

SBR

SBL

(C), the left and right front height speakers (FHL/FHR), the left and right surround speakers (SL/SR), the left and right surround back speakers (SBL/SBR), and the subwoofer (SW). It is not possible to produce sound simultaneously from the front height or front wide speakers and the surround back speakers. This surround system produces a more true-tolife sound from above.

[B] 7.1 channel surround system (Front wide)

! Speaker System setting: Normal(SB/FW)

FWR

FWL

SBL

SBR

This plan replaces the left and right front height speakers shown in [A] with the left and right front wide speakers (FWL/FWR). It is not possible to produce sound simultaneously from the front height or front wide speakers and the surround back speakers. This surround system produces a true-to-life sound over a wider area.

[C] 7.1 channel surround system & Speaker B connection

! Speaker System setting: Speaker B

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SBL

SBR

Speaker B

With these connections you can simultaneously enjoy 5.1-channel surround sound in the main zone with stereo playback of the same sound on the B speakers. The same connections also allow for 7.1-channel surround sound in the main zone when not using the B speakers.

[D] 5.1 channel surround system & Front Bi-amping connection (High quality surround)

! Speaker System setting: Front Bi-Amp Bi-amping connection of the front speakers for high sound quality with 5.1-channel surround sound.

Front Bi-Amp

[E] 5.1 channel surround system & ZONE 2 connection (Multi Zone)

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

ZONE 2

Main zone

Sub zone

Other speaker connections

! Your favorite speaker connections can be

selected even if you have fewer than 5.1 speakers (except front left/right speakers).

! When not connecting a subwoofer, connect

speakers with low frequency reproduction capabilities to the front channel. (The subwoofer’s low frequency component is played from the front speakers, so the speakers could be damaged.)

! After connecting, be sure to conduct the

Full Auto MCACC (speaker environment setting) procedure. See Automatically

conducting optimum sound tuning (Full Auto MCACC) on page 24 .

Placing the speakers

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

FHL

FWL

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.

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

FHR

FWR

SBR

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.

Connecting your equipment

Connecting the speakers

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

CAUTION

! These speaker terminals carry HAZARDOUS

LIVE voltage. To prevent the risk of electric

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

! Make sure that all the bare speaker wire is

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

Bare wire connections

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.

1 2 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.

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.

Installing your speaker system

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

Standard surround connection

The front height terminals can also be used for the front wide and Speaker B speakers.

Front right

HDMI

ASSIGNABLE

CONTROL

OUT

Surround right

Front height right

Front wide right

Speaker B - right Speaker B - left

Front wide setting

Speaker B setting

Center Subwoofer

Front height setting

VIDEO

ZONE 2

OUT

MONITOR OUT

DVR/ BDR

(

)

DVD

ASSIGN ABLE

(

DVR/

)

BDR

MONITOR OUT

COMPONENT VIDEO

DVD INBD IN

VIDEO 1 IN

TV/SAT

OUT

DVR/BDR IN

OUT

DC OUTPUT

for WIRELESS LAN

(

AUDIO

DVR/BDR

CD-R/TAPE

VIDEO 1

OUT OUT

INININ

DVD ININ

TV/SAT

VIDEO 1

Not connected Not connected

Not connected Surround back

Surround back right

OUTPUT 5 V 0.6 A MAX

ZONE 2

ADAPTER PORT

(

OUTPUT 5 V

)

0.1 A MAX

ANTENNA

FM UNBAL

AM LOOP

FRONT CENTER

SIRIUS

R L R L R LR

SUBWOOFER

DVDY PBP

CAUTION:

ATTENTION:

SPEAKER IMPEDANCE

ENCEINTE D’IMPEDANCE DE

PRE OUT

16 .

The surround back terminals can also be used for ZONE 2.

5.1 ch surround setting

6.1 ch surround setting

7.1 ch surround setting

ZONE 2 - Right ZONE 2 - Left

ASSIGNABLE

(

)

10/100

COAXIAL

LAN

IN1IN

)

(CD)(

)

DVD

SURROUND

SPEAKERS

ZONE 2 setting

Front height left

Front wide left

LINE LEVEL

INPUT

IN1IN

OPTICAL

ASSIGNABLE

(

)

DVR/BDR)(TV/SAT

SURROUND BACK / ZONE 2

(

)

Single

SELECTABLE

Class 2 Wiring

SELECTABLE

Surround back left

FRONT HEIGHT / WIDE /

SEE INSTRUCTION MANUAL VOIR LE MODE D’EMPLOI

Front left

Surround left

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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.

Front right

Bi-amp compatible speaker

HDMI

ASSIGNABLE

CONTROL

OUT

VIDEO

ZONE 2

OUT

MONITOR OUT

DVR/ BDR

OUT

(

)

DVD

ASSIGN ABLE

(

DVR/

)

BDR

MONITOR OUT

COMPONENT VIDEO

VIDEO 1 IN

TV/SAT

AUDIO

DVR/BDR

VIDEO 1

OUT OUT

INININ

DVD ININ

TV/SAT

High

Low

DVD INBD IN

DVR/BDR IN

CD-R/TAPE

ZONE 2

VIDEO 1

DVDY PBP

Subwoofer

Center

(

10/100

LAN

OUT

DC OUTPUT

for WIRELESS LAN

(

)

OUTPUT 5 V 0.6 A MAX

ADAPTER PORT

(

OUTPUT 5 V

)

0.1 A MAX

ANTENNA

FM UNBAL

AM LOOP

FRONT CENTER

SIRIUS

R L R L R LR

SUBWOOFER

CAUTION:

ATTENTION:

SPEAKER IMPEDANCE

ENCEINTE D’IMPEDANCE DE

PRE OUT

16 .

Surround right Surround left

ASSIGNABLE

)

COAXIAL

IN1IN

(CD)(

)

DVD

SURROUND

SURROUND BACK / ZONE 2

SPEAKERS

CAUTION

! Most speakers with both High and Low terminals have two metal plates that connect the High

to the Low terminals. These must be removed when you are bi-amping the speakers or you could severely damage the amplifier. See your speaker manual for more information.

! If your speakers have a removable crossover network, make sure you do not remove it for bi-amping.

Doing so may damage your speakers.

Front left

Bi-amp compatible speaker

High

Low

OPTICAL

ASSIGNABLE

(

DVR/BDR)(TV/SAT

FRONT HEIGHT / WIDE /

(

)

Single

SEE INSTRUCTION MANUAL

SELECTABLE

Class 2 Wiring

SELECTABLE

VOIR LE MODE D’EMPLOI

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.

Selecting the Speaker system

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

Front height setup

*Default setting

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

See Standard surround connection on page 13 .

2 If necessary, select ‘Normal(SB/FH)’ from the Speaker System menu.

See Speaker system setting on page 64 to do this.

Front wide setup

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

See Standard surround connection on page 13 .

2 Select ‘Normal(SB/FW)’ from the Speaker System menu.

See Speaker system setting on page 64 to do this.

Speaker B setup

You can listen to stereo playback in another room.

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

See Standard surround connection on page 13 .

2 Select ‘Speaker B’ from the Speaker System menu.

See Speaker system setting on page 64 to do this.

Connecting your equipment

Bi-Amping setup

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

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

See Bi-amping your speakers on page 14 .

2 Select ‘Front Bi-Amp’ from the Speaker System menu.

See Speaker system setting on page 64 to do this.

ZONE 2 setup

With these connections you can simultaneously enjoy 5.1-channel surround sound in the main zone with stereo playback on another component in ZONE 2.

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

See Standard surround connection on page 13 .

2 Select ‘ZONE 2’ from the Speaker System menu.

See Speaker system setting on page 64 to do this.

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 25 ), the converter gives priority to HDMI, component, then composite (in that order).

Terminal for connection with source device

HDMI IN HDMI OUT

Y PBP

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 48 ) 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.

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 43 )

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.

03 Connecting your equipment

! 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 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 43 ).

VIDEO

ZONE 2

OUT

MONITOR OUT

DVR/ BDR

OUT

(

)

DVD

ASSIGN ABLE

(

DVR/

)

BDR

MONITOR OUT

COMPONENT VIDEO

HDMI/DVI-compatible Blu-ray disc player

DVD INBD IN

VIDEO 1 IN

AUDIO

DVR/BDR

CD-R/TAPE

ZONE 2

VIDEO 1

TV/SAT

OUT OUT

DVD ININ

TV/SAT

VIDEO 1

DVDY PBP

DVR/BDR IN

OUT

for WIRELESS LAN

(

OUTPUT 5 V 0.6 A MAX

ADAPTER PORT

(

OUTPUT 5 V

)

0.1 A MAX

ANTENNA

FM UNBAL

AM LOOP

SIRIUS

SUBWOOFER

CAUTION:

SPEAKER IMPEDANCE

PRE OUT

16 .

HDMI INHDMI OUT HDMI OUT

LAN

DC OUTPUT

)

FRONT CENTER

R L R L R L

ATTENTION:

ENCEINTE D’IMPEDANCE DE

16 .

DIGITAL OUT

COAXIAL OPTICAL

ASSIGNABLE

(

)

10/100

COAXIAL

IN1IN

(CD)(

)

(

)

DVD

DVR/BDR)(TV/SAT

SURROUND

SURROUND BACK / ZONE 2

SPEAKERS

Select one

OPTICAL

ASSIGNABLE

(

)

Single

SEL

Class 2 Wiring

SEL

HDMI/DVI-compatible monitor

AUDIO OUT

R L

ANALOG

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

Other HDMI/DVIequipped component

HDMI

ASSIGNABLE

CONTROL

OUT

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

Connecting your DVD player with no HDMI output on page 17 ).

! 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 43 ).

Connecting your equipment

Connecting your DVD player with no HDMI output

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

HDMI/DVI-compatible monitor

AUDIO OUT

ANALOG

(

)

10/100

COAXIAL

LAN

)

FRONT CENTER

ATTENTION:

ENCEINTE D’IMPEDANCE DE 6

16 .

IN1IN

DVD

DC OUTPUT

for WIRELESS LAN

R L R L R L

HDMI

CONTROL

OUT

ASSIGNABLE

VIDEO 1 IN

VIDEO

ZONE 2

OUT

MONITOR

OUT

DVR/ BDR

OUT

(

)

DVD

ASSIGN ABLE

(

DVR/

)

BDR

MONITOR

OUT

COMPONENT VIDEO

TV/SAT

VIDEO 1

AUDIO

DVR/BDR

OUT OUT

DVD ININ

TV/SAT

CD-R/TAPE

VIDEO 1

HDMI IN

DVD INBD IN

DVR/BDR IN

OUT

(

ZONE 2

DVDY PBP

OUTPUT 5 V 0.6 A MAX

ADAPTER PORT

(

OUTPUT 5 V

)

0.1 A MAX

ANTENNA

FM UNBAL

AM LOOP

SIRIUS

SUBWOOFER

CAUTION:

SPEAKER IMPEDANCE

PRE OUT

16 .

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

cables (page 16).

— 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 25 ).

DVD player, etc.

Select one Select one

DIGITAL OUT

COAXIAL OPTICAL

ASSIGNABLE

IN1IN

OPTICAL

ASSIGNABLE

(CD)(

)

(

)

DVR/BDR)(TV/SAT

SURROUND

SURROUND BACK / ZONE 2

(

)

Single

Class 2 Wiring

SELECTA SELECTA

SPEAKERS

VIDEO OUT

VIDEO

COMPONENT VIDEO OUT

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 DVD player’s video signals using a composite or component cord.

DVD player, etc.

COMPONENT VIDEO IN

Select one

VIDEO IN

VIDEO

VIDEO 1 IN

HDMI

ASSIGNABLE

VIDEO

CONTROL

ZONE 2

OUT

VIDEO 1

TV/SAT

OUT

MONITOR OUT

DVR/

OUT

BDR

OUT

DVD ININ

(

)

DVD

ASSIGN ABLE

(

DVR/

)

BDR

MONITOR OUT

COMPONENT VIDEO

! 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 16).

! 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 25 ).

Select one Select one

VIDEO OUT

AUDIO

DVR/BDR

OUT OUT

TV/SAT

VIDEO

COMPONENT VIDEO OUT

(

)

10/100

COAXIAL

DVR/BDR IN

DVD INBD IN

CD-R/TAPE

ZONE 2

(

OUTPUT 5 V

0.1 A MAX

ANTENNA

FM UNBAL

SIRIUS

SUBWOOFER

VIDEO 1

DVDY PBP

PRE OUT

LAN

OUT

DC OUTPUT

for WIRELESS LAN

(

)

OUTPUT 5 V 0.6 A MAX

ADAPTER PORT

)

AM LOOP

FRONT CENTER

R L R L R L

CAUTION:

ATTENTION:

SPEAKER IMPEDANCE

ENCEINTE D’IMPEDANCE DE

16 .

IN1IN

DVD

HDMI OUT

ASSIGNABLE

)

SURROUND

(CD)(

SPEAKERS

IN1IN

)

SURROUND BACK / ZONE 2

COAXIAL OPTICAL

OPTICAL

ASSIGNABLE

(

DVR/BDR)(TV/SAT

(

Single

Class 2 Wiring

DIGITAL OUT

)

SELEC SELEC

AUDIO OUT

ANALOG

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C C

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 25 ).

HDD/DVD recorder, BD recorder, etc.

VIDEO IN

VIDEO

HDMI

ASSIGNABLE

CONTROL

OUT

AUDIO IN ANALOG

VIDEO 1 IN

VIDEO

ZONE 2

OUT

MONITOR OUT

DVR/ BDR

OUT

(

)

DVD

ASSIGN ABLE

(

DVR/

)

BDR

MONITOR OUT

COMPONENT VIDEO

TV/SAT

AUDIO

DVR/BDR

VIDEO 1

OUT OUT

DVD ININ

TV/SAT

CD-R/TAPE

VIDEO 1

DVD INBD IN

DVR/BDR IN

ZONE 2

ANTENNA

FM UNBAL

SIRIUS

DVDY PBP

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

only) (page 50).

! 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 16 ).

Select one

AUDIO OUT

R L

ANALOG

LAN

DC OUTPUT

for WIRELESS LAN

(

)

OUTPUT 5 V 0.6 A MAX

ADAPTER PORT

)

AM LOOP

FRONT CENTER

R L R L R L

CAUTION:

ATTENTION:

SPEAKER IMPEDANCE

ENCEINTE D’IMPEDANCE DE

16 .

(

OUTPUT 5 V

0.1 A MAX

SUBWOOFER

PRE OUT

OUT

COAXIAL OPTICAL

(

)

10/100

COAXIAL

DIGITAL OUT

ASSIGNABLE

IN1IN

)

DVD

SURROUND

(CD)(

SPEAKERS

IN1IN

)

SURROUND BACK / ZONE 2

VIDEO OUT

VIDEO

OPTICAL

ASSIGNABLE

(

DVR/BDR)(TV/SAT

(

)

Single

SELE

Class 2 Wiring

SELE

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 25 ).

STB

VIDEO OUT

VIDEO

HDMI

ASSIGNABLE

CONTROL

OUT

VIDEO 1 IN

VIDEO

ZONE 2

OUT

MONITOR OUT

DVR/ BDR

OUT

(

)

DVD

ASSIGN ABLE

(

DVR/

)

BDR

MONITOR OUT

COMPONENT VIDEO

VIDEO 1

TV/SAT

DVD ININ

AUDIO

DVR/BDR

OUT OUT

TV/SAT

CD-R/TAPE

VIDEO 1

DVR/BDR IN

DVD INBD IN

ZONE 2

DVDY PBP

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

receiver’s HDMI IN 1 terminal. When doing so, also connect the receiver and TV by HDMI (see Connecting using HDMI on page 16 ).

Select one

AUDIO OUT

ANALOG

OUT

DC OUTPUT

for WIRELESS LAN

(

OUTPUT 5 V 0.6 A MAX

ADAPTER PORT

(

OUTPUT 5 V

)

0.1 A MAX

ANTENNA

FM UNBAL 75

AM LOOP

FRONT CENTER

SIRIUS

R L R L R L

SUBWOOFER

CAUTION:

ATTENTION:

SPEAKER IMPEDANCE

ENCEINTE D’IMPEDANCE DE

PRE OUT

16 .

DIGITAL OUT

COAXIAL OPTICAL

(

)

10/100

COAXIAL

LAN

IN1IN

)

DVD

ASSIGNABLE

)

SURROUND

(CD)(

SPEAKERS

IN1IN

)

SURROUND BACK / ZONE 2

OPTICAL

ASSIGNABLE

(

DVR/BDR)(TV/SAT

(

)

Single

SELECT

Class 2 Wiring

SELECT

Connecting your equipment

C C

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 25 ).

CD-R, MD, DAT, etc.

Select one

AUDIO IN

R L

ANALOG

HDMI

ASSIGNABLE

CONTROL

OUT

VIDEO 1 IN

VIDEO

ZONE 2

OUT

MONITOR OUT

DVR/ BDR

OUT

(

)

DVD

ASSIGN ABLE

(

DVR/

)

BDR

MONITOR OUT

COMPONENT VIDEO

TV/SAT

AUDIO

DVR/BDR

VIDEO 1

OUT OUT

DVD ININ

TV/SAT

CD-R/TAPE

VIDEO 1

DVD INBD IN

DVR/BDR IN

ZONE 2

DVDY PBP

! If you’re connecting a recorder, connect the analog audio outputs to the analog audio inputs on the

recorder.

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

inputs instead.

AUDIO OUT

R L

ANALOG

OUT

DC OUTPUT

for WIRELESS LAN

(

OUTPUT 5 V 0.6 A MAX

ADAPTER PORT

(

OUTPUT 5 V

)

0.1 A MAX

ANTENNA

FM UNBAL 75

AM LOOP

FRONT CENTER

SIRIUS

R L R L R L

SUBWOOFER

CAUTION:

ATTENTION:

SPEAKER IMPEDANCE

ENCEINTE D’IMPEDANCE DE

PRE OUT

16 .

DIGITAL OUT

COAXIAL OPTICAL

ASSIGNABLE

(

)

10/100

COAXIAL

LAN

)

16 .

IN1IN

DVD

)

SURROUND

(CD)(

SPEAKERS

IN1IN

)

SURROUND BACK / ZONE 2

OPTICAL

ASSIGNABLE

(

DVR/BDR)(TV/SAT

(

)

Single

SELE

Class 2 Wiring

SELE

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 19 ).

fig. a fig. b fig. c

ANTENNA

FM UNBAL 75

AM LOOP

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.

Connecting external antennas

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

75 Ω coaxial cable

ANTENNA

FM UNBAL 75

AM LOOP

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)

ANTENNA

FM UNBAL 75

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

AM LOOP

SURROUND

SURROUND BACK / ZONE 2

R L RR

( Single

)

(CD)(

DVD

) (

DVR/BDR)(TV/SAT

)

COAXIAL

SPEAKERS

OPTICAL

ASSIGNABLE

IN1IN

Class 2 Wiring

SEE INST

SELECTABLE SELECTABLE

VOIR LE M

FRONT HEIG

HDMI

VIDEO

CONTROL

COMPONENT VI

VIDEO 1 IN

TV/SAT

ZONE 2

DVR/ BDR

OUT

Y P

ASSIGN ABLE

MONITOR OUT

(

DVD

)

(

DVR/ BDR

)

ASSIGNABLE

OUT

03 Connecting your equipment

MULTI-ZONE setup

This receiver can power up to two independent systems in separate rooms after you have made the proper MULTI-ZONE connections. Different sources can be playing in two zones at the same time or, depending on your needs, the same source can also be used. The main and sub zone have independent power (the main zone power can be off while sub zone is on) and the sub zone can be controlled by the remote or front panel controls.

Making MULTI-ZONE connections

It is possible to make these connections if you have a separate TV and speakers for the sub zone (ZONE 2). You will also need a separate amplifier if you are not using the MULTI-ZONE setup using speaker terminals (ZONE 2) on page 20 for the sub zone.

MULTI-ZONE listening options

The following table shows the signals that can be output to ZONE 2:

Sub Zone Input functions available

DVD, TV/SAT, DVR/BDR, VIDEO 1, VIDEO 2, HOME MEDIA GALLERY,

ZONE 2

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.

iPod/USB, CD, CD-R/TAPE, TUNER, ADAPTER PORT, SIRIUS

(Outputs analog audio, composite video.)

Basic MULTI-ZONE setup (ZONE 2)

% Connect a separate amplifier to the AUDIO ZONE 2 OUT jacks and a TV monitor to the VIDEO ZONE 2 OUT jack, both on this receiver.

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

Sub zone (ZONE 2)

VIDEO IN

AUDIO IN

R L

Main zone

HDMI

ASSIGNABLE

CONTROL

OUT

VIDEO 1 IN

VIDEO

ZONE 2

OUT

MONITOR OUT

DVR/ BDR

OUT

(

)

DVD

ASSIGN ABLE

(

DVR/

)

BDR

MONITOR OUT

COMPONENT VIDEO

TV/SAT

AUDIO

DVR/BDR

VIDEO 1

OUT OUT

INININ

DVD ININ

TV/SAT

DVR/BDR I

DVD INBD IN

CD-R/TAPE

ZONE 2

VIDEO 1

DVDY PBP

MULTI-ZONE setup using speaker terminals (ZONE 2)

You must select ZONE 2 in Speaker system setting on page 64 to use this setup.

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

You should have a pair of speakers attached to the surround back speaker terminals as shown below.

Sub zone (ZONE 2)

VIDEO IN

Connecting a SiriusConnect

Main zone

Tuner

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

(

)

10/100

COAXIAL

OUT

DC OUTPUT

for WIRELESS LAN

(

OUTPUT 5 V 0.6 A MAX

ADAPTER PORT

)

AM LOOP

R L R

CAUTION:

SPEAKER IMPEDANCE 6

16 .

LAN

)

FRONT CENTER

ATTENTION:

ENCEINTE D’IMPEDANCE DE 6

16 .

(

)

DVD

DVD IN

DVR/BDR IN

CD-R/TAPE

ZONE 2

(

OUTPUT 5 V

OUT

0.1 A MAX

ANTENNA

FM UNBAL

SIRIUS

SUBWOOFER

VIDEO 1

DVD

PRE OUT

SiriusConnect HOME tuner

SIRIUS

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 31 .

Antenna

SIRIUS

AC adapter

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.

(

)

10/100

LAN

OUT

DC OUTPUT

for WIRELESS LAN

(

)

OUTPUT 5 V 0.6 A MAX

ADAPTER PORT

(

OUTPUT 5 V

)

0.1 A MAX

ENNA

NBAL

AM LOOP

FRONT CENTER

IUS

R L

UBWOOFER

CAUTION:

ATTENTION:

SPEAKER IMPEDANCE

ENCEINTE D’IMPEDANCE DE

RE OUT

16 .

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 built-in DHCP server function, it is necessary to set up the network manually. For details, see Network Setup menu on page 66 .

LAN terminal specifications

! LAN terminal : Ethernet jack

(10BASE-T/100BASE-TX)

LAN

3 2 1

to LAN port

Internet

Modem

Router

LAN cable (sold separately)

WAN

Connecting your equipment

Note

! Refer to the operation manual of

the equipment you have as the connectedequipment and connection method may differ depending on your Internetenvironment.

! When using a broadband Internet connection,

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

(

)

10/100

COAXIAL

DVD IN

DVR/BDR IN

OUT

CD-R/TAPE

ZONE 2

(

OUTPUT 5 V

OUT

0.1 A MAX

ANTENNA

FM UNBAL

SIRIUS

SUBWOOFER

VIDEO 1

DVD

PRE OUT

Important

! Do not move the receiver with the Bluetooth

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

LAN

DC OUTPUT

for WIRELESS LAN

(

)

OUTPUT 5 V 0.6 A MAX

ADAPTER PORT

)

AM LOOP

FRONT CENTER

R L R L R

CAUTION:

ATTENTION:

SPEAKER IMPEDANCE

ENCEINTE D’IMPEDANCE DE

16 .

IN1IN

DVD

SURROUND

ASSIGNABLE

)

(CD)(

SPEAKERS

IN1IN

)

SURROUND BACK / ZONE 2

% 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 33 .

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.

CONTROL ON / OFF

VIDEO 2 INPUT

MCACC

L AUDIO R VIDEO

SETUP MIC

iPod cable

OPTICAL

ASSIGNABLE

(

DVR/BDR)(TV/SAT

(

)

Single

(supplied)

iPhone

5V 2.1

iPod

USB

iPad



iPod

! 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 28 .

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 25).

! Add names to radio station presets (page 31).

CONTROL ON / OFF

VIDEO 2 INPUT

iPod

MCACC

L AUDIO R VIDEO

SETUP MIC



USB keyboard

iPhone

iPad

5V 2.1

USB

USB mass storage device

Connecting to the front panel video terminal

Front VIDEO 2 connections are accessed via the front panel using the INPUT SELECTOR or INPUT SELECT c/d button on the remote control. There are standard audio/video jacks. Hook them up the same way you made the rear panel connections.

CONTROL ON / OFF

MCACC

SETUP MIC

VIDEO 2 INPUT

L AUDIO R VIDEO

L VIDEO

AUDIO/VIDEO OUTPUT

5V 2.1

iPod

USB

iPhone

iPad

Video camera

(etc.)

% Switch the receiver into standby then

Class 2 Wiring

use the supplied iPod cable to connect

SELECT

your iPod to the iPod iPhone iPad USB

SELECT

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.

% 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 29 .

03 Connecting your equipment

HDMI

VIDEO

CONTROL

COMPONENT VIDEO

VIDEO 1 IN

TV/SAT

ZONE 2

DVR/BDR

CD-R/TAPE

ZONE 2

DVR/ BDR

OUT

DVD ININ

INININ

OUT OUT

VIDEO 1

DVD INBD IN

DVR/BDR IN

FM UNBAL 75

FRONT C

R L

AM LOOP

TV/SAT

VIDEO 1

DVDY PBP

LAN

AUDIO

SIRIUS

PRE OUT

ANTENNA

ASSIGN ABLE

OUT

MONITOR OUT

SUBWOOFER

(

DVD

)

(

DVR/ BDR

)

ASSIGNABLE

CAUTION:

SPEAKER IMPEDANCE 6

16 .

ATTENTION

ENCEINTE D’IMPE 6

16 .

OUT

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.

ASSIGNAB

(

)

10/100

COAXIAL

DC OUTPUT

for WIRELESS LAN

(

OUTPUT 5 V 0.6 A MAX

ADAPTER PORT

)

AM LOOP

FRONT CENTER

R L R

CAUTION:

SPEAKER IMPEDANCE 6

16 .

LAN

)

ATTENTION:

ENCEINTE D’IMPEDANCE DE 6

16 .

IN1IN

DVD

SURROUN

(CD)(

)

Internet

Modem

SPE

Router

WAN

(

OUTPUT 5 V

0.1 A MAX

ENNA

NBAL

IUS

UBWOOFER

RE OUT

OUT

! 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

Non-Pioneer component

DC OUTPUT

for WIRELESS LAN

(

OUTPUT 5 V 0.6 A MAX

ADAPTER PORT

(

OUTPUT 5 V

)

0.1 A MAX

)

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

52.

! 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.

HDMI

ASSIGNABLE

CONTROL

OUT

VIDEO

ZONE 2

OUT

MONITOR OUT

DVR/ BDR

OUT

(

)

DVD

ASSIGN ABLE

(

DVR/

)

BDR

MONITOR OUT

COMPONENT VIDEO

VIDEO 1 IN

TV/SAT

AUDIO

DVR/BDR

VIDEO 1

OUT OUT

DVD ININ

TV/SAT

IN OUT

CONTROL

DVR/BD

DVD INBD IN

CD-R/TAPE

ZONE 2

VIDEO 1

DVDY PBP

IN OUT

CONTROL

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

Important

! Note that if you use this feature, make sure

that you also have at least one set of analog

DC 5V WPS

Ethernet

Wireless LAN convereter (AS-WL300)

IR receiver

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.

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 22 to connect to the CONTROL jacks instead of the IR OUT jack.

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.

Plugging in the receiver

Only plug in after you have connected all your components to this receiver, including the speakers.

CAUTION

! Handle the power cord by the plug part. 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 electric shock. Do not place the unit, a piece of furniture, or other object on the power cord or pinch the cord in any other way. Never make a knot in the cord or tie it with other cables. The power cords should be routed so that they are not likely to be stepped on. A damaged power cord can cause a fire or give you an electric shock. Check the power cord once in a while. If you find it damaged, ask your nearest Pioneer authorized independent service company for a replacement.

! The receiver should be disconnected by

removing the mains plug from the wall socket when not in regular use, e.g., when on vacation.

% Plug the AC power cord into a convenient AC power outlet.

! After this receiver is connected to an AC

outlet, a 2 second to 10 second HDMI initialization process begins. You cannot carry out any operations during this process. The HDMI indicator in the front panel display blinks during this process, and you can turn on this receiver once it has stopped blinking. When you set the Control with HDMI to OFF, you can skip this process. For details about the

Control with HDMI feature, see Control with HDMI function on page 43 .

Connecting your equipment

04 Basic Setup

Basic Setup

Changing the OSD display language (OSD Language)

The language used on the Graphical User Interface screen can be changed. ! The explanations in these operating

instructions are for when English is selected for the GUI screen.

1 Press u RECEIVER to switch on the receiver and your TV.

Make sure that the TV’s video input is set to this receiver (for example, if you connected this receiver to the VIDEO jacks on your TV, make sure that the VIDEO input is now selected).

2 Press on the remote control, then press HOME MENU.

A Graphical User Interface (GUI) screen appears on your TV. Use i/j/k/l and ENTER to navigate through the screens and select menu items. Press RETURN to exit the current menu.

3 Select ‘System Setup’ from the Home Menu.

4 Select ‘OSD Language’ from the System Setup menu.

5 Select the desired language. 6 Select ‘OK’ to change the language.

The setting is completed and the System Setup menu reappears automatically.

Automatically conducting optimum sound tuning (Full Auto MCACC)

The Full Auto MCACC Setup measures the acoustic characteristics of your listening area, taking into account ambient noise, speaker connection and speaker size, and tests for both channel delay and channel level. After you have set up the microphone provided with your system, the receiver uses the information from a series of test tones to optimize the speaker settings and equalization for your particular room.

Important

! Make sure the microphone and speakers are

not moved during the Full Auto MCACC Setup.

! Using the Full Auto MCACC Setup will

overwrite any existing settings for the MCACC preset you select.

! Before using the Full Auto MCACC Setup, the

headphones should be disconnected.

CAUTION

! The test tones used in the Full Auto MCACC

Setup are output at high volume.

THX

! THX is a trademark of THX Ltd., which may

1 Press u RECEIVER to switch on the receiver and your TV.

Make sure that the TV’s video input is set to this receiver.

2 Connect the microphone to the MCACC SETUP MIC jack on the front panel.

CONTROL ON / OFF

MCACC

SETUP MIC

VIDEO 2 INPUT

L AUDIO R VIDEO

5V 2.1

iPod

USB

iPhone

iPad

Microphone

Tripod

Make sure there are no obstacles between the speakers and the microphone. If you have a tripod, use it to place the microphone so that it’s about ear level at your normal listening position. If you do not have a tripod, use some other object to install the microphone. Install the microphone on a stable floor. Placing the microphone on any of the following surfaces may make accurate measurement impossible:

! Sofas or other soft surfaces. ! High places such as tabletops and sofa tops.

The Full Auto MCACC display appears once the microphone is connected.

1a.Full Auto MCACC

A/V RECEIVER

Speaker System : Normal(SB/FH EQ Type : SYMMETRY MCACC : M1.MEMORY 1 THX Speaker : NO

START

Exit Retu rn

)

! If you leave the GUI screen for over five

minutes, the screen saver will appear.

3 Select the parameters you want to set.

! When data measurement is taken, the

reverb characteristics data (both before- and after-calibration) that this receiver had been storing will be overwritten.

! When measurement is taken of the reverb

characteristics data other than SYMMETRY, the data are not measured after the correction. If you will need to measure after correcting data, take the measurement using the EQ Professional menu in the

Manual MCACC setup (page 60). If the speakers are connected using any setup other than Normal(SB/FH), be sure to set Speaker System before the Full Auto MCACC Setup. See Speaker system setting on page 64 .

! Speaker System – Shows the current

settings. When this is selected and ENTER is

pressed, the speaker system selection screen

appears. Select the proper speaker system,

then press RETURN to return.

If you are planning on bi-amping your front

speakers, or setting up a separate speaker

system in another room, read through

Speaker system setting on page 64 and make

sure to connect your speakers as necessary

before continuing to step 4.

! EQ Type – This determines how the

frequency balance is adjusted.

! MCACC – The six MCACC presets are used

for storing surround sound settings for

different listening positions. Simply choose

an unused preset for now (you can rename it

later in Data Management on page 63 ).

! THX Speaker – Select YES when using THX

speakers (all speakers other than the front

speakers are set to SMALL). In other cases,

leave at NO.

4 Press then select START.

Basic Setup

5 Follow the instructions on-screen.

Make sure the microphone is connected, and if you’re using a subwoofer, make sure it is switched on and set to a comfortable volume level.

6 Wait for the test tones to finish, then confirm the speaker configuration in the GUI screen.

A progress report is displayed on-screen while the receiver outputs test tones to determine the speakers present in your setup. Try to be as quiet as possible while it’s doing this. If no operations are performed for 10 seconds while the speaker configuration check screen is being displayed, the Full Auto MCACC Setup will resume automatically. In this case, you don’t need to select ‘OK’ and press ENTER in step 7.

! With error messages (such as Too much

ambient noise! or Check microphone.),

select RETRY after checking for ambient noise (see Problems when using the Auto MCACC Setup on page 25 ) and verifying the mic connection. If there doesn’t seem to be a problem, you can simply select GO NEXT and continue.

1a.Full Auto MCACC

Now Analyzin g... 2/9

Environmen t Check

Exit Canc el

A/V RECEIVER

Ambient No ise : OK Microphone : Speaker YES /NO :

1a.Full Auto MCACC

L : YES FHL : YES C : YES FHR : Y ES R : YES SR : YES SBR : YES SBL : YES SL : Y ES SW : YES

OK RETRY

Exit Canc el

A/V RECEIVER

The configuration shown on-screen should reflect the actual speakers you have.

! If you see an ERR message (or the speaker

configuration displayed isn’t correct),

there may be a problem with the speaker connection. If selecting RETRY doesn’t work, turn off the power and check the speaker connections. If there doesn’t seem to be a problem, you can simply use i/j to select the speaker and k/l to change the setting and continue.

! If the speaker is not pointed to the

microphone (listening position) or when using speakers that affect the phase (dipole speakers, reflective speakers, etc.), Reverse Phase may be displayed even if the speakers are properly connected.

If Reverse Phase is displayed, the speaker’s

wiring (+ and –) may be inverted. Check the speaker connections. — If the connections were wrong, turn off

the power, disconnect the power cord, then reconnect properly. After this, perform the Full Auto MCACC procedure again.

— If the connections were right, select

GO NEXT and continue.

7 Make sure ‘OK’ is selected, then press ENTER.

A progress report is displayed on-screen while the receiver outputs more test tones to determine the optimum receiver settings. Again, try to be as quiet as possible while this is happening. It may take 3 to 10 minutes.

8 The Full Auto MCACC Setup procedure is completed and the Home Menu menu reappears automatically.

Be sure to disconnect the microphone from this receiver upon completion of the Full Auto MCACC Setup. The settings made in the Full Auto MCACC Setup should give you excellent surround sound from your system, but it is also possible to adjust these settings manually using The

Advanced MCACC menu on page 58 or The System Setup and Other Setup menus on page

64 .

! Depending on the characteristics of your

room, sometimes identical speakers with cone sizes of around 12 cm (5 inches) will end up with different size settings. You can correct the setting manually using the Manual speaker setup on page 64 .

! The subwoofer distance setting may be

farther than the actual distance from the listening position. This setting should be accurate (taking delay and room characteristics into account) and generally does not need to be changed.

! If Full Auto MCACC Setup measurement

results are incorrect due to the interaction of the speakers and viewing environment, we recommend adjusting the settings manually.

Problems when using the Auto MCACC Setup

If the room environment is not optimal for the Auto MCACC Setup (too much background noise, echo off the walls, obstacles blocking the speakers from the microphone) the final settings may be incorrect. Check for household appliances (air conditioner, fridge, fan, etc.), that may be affecting the environment and switch them off if necessary. If there are any instructions showing in the front panel display, please follow them. ! Some older TVs may interfere with the

operation of the microphone. If this seems to be happening, switch off the TV when doing the Auto MCACC Setup.

The Input Setup menu

You only need to make settings in the Input Setup menu if you didn’t hook up your digital equipment according to the default settings (see Input function default and possible settings on page 26 ). In this case, you need to tell the receiver what equipment is hooked up to which terminal so the buttons on the remote control correspond to the components you’ve connected.

1 Press on the remote control, then press HOME MENU.

A Graphical User Interface (GUI) screen appears on your TV. Use i/j/k/l and ENTER to navigate through the screens and select menu items. Press RETURN to exit the current menu.

2 Select ‘System Setup’ from the Home Menu.

3 Select ‘Input Setup’ from the System Setup menu.

4.System Setup

a.Ma nual SP S etup

b. Inpu t Set up

c. OSD Lang uage

d. Netw ork S etup

e. HDMI Set up

f. Othe r Set up

4 Select the input function that you want to set up.

The default names correspond with the names next to the terminals on the rear panel (such as DVD or VIDEO 1) which, in turn, correspond with the names on the remote control.

A/V RECEIVER

4b.Input Setup

Input : DVD

Input Name : Rename Input Skip : OFF

Digital In : CO AX-1

Exit Retu rn

HDMI Input : DVD Component In : In-1

A/V RECEIVER

Exit Fin ish

04 Basic Setup

5 Select the input(s) to which you’ve connected your component.

For example, if your DVD player only has an optical output, you will need to change the DVD input function’s Digital In setting from COAX-1 (default) to the optical input you’ve connected it to. The numbering (OPT-1 to OPT-2) corresponds with the numbers beside the inputs on the back of the receiver.

6 When you’re finished, proceed to the settings for other inputs.

There are optional settings in addition to the assignment of the input jacks:

! Input Name – You can choose to rename the

input function for easier identification. Select Rename to do so, or Default to return to the system default.

! Input Skip – When set to ON, that input

is skipped when selecting the input using INPUT SELECT. (DVD and other inputs can be still be selected directly with the input function buttons.)

7 When you’re finished, press RETURN.

You will return to the System Setup menu.

Input function default and possible settings

The terminals on the receiver generally correspond to the name of one of the input functions. If you have connected components to this receiver differently from (or in addition to) the defaults below, see The Input Setup menu on page 25 to tell the receiver how you’ve connected up. The dots (k) indicate possible assignments.

Input

function

DVD COAX-1

TV/SAT OPT-1

DVR/BDR OPT-2

VIDEO 1

VIDEO 2

HDMI 1 IN 1

HOME MEDIA

GALLERY

iPod/USB

CD COAX-2

CD-R/TAPE

TUNER

ADAPTER

PORT

SIRIUS

a With Control with HDMI set to ON, assignments

cannot be made (see Control with HDMI function on page 43 ).

Input Terminals

Digital HDMI Component

(DVD)

(BD)

<a>

(DVR/

BDR)

(VIDEO

IN 1

IN 2

Operation Mode Setup

This receiver is equipped with a great number of functions and settings. The Operation Mode feature is provided for users who find it difficult to master all these functions and settings. One of two settings can be selected for the

Operation Mode: Expert and Basic.

1 Press on the remote control, then press HOME MENU.

A Graphical User Interface (GUI) screen appears on your TV. Use i/j/k/l and ENTER to navigate through the screens and select menu items. Press RETURN to exit the current menu.

2 Select ‘Operation Mode Setup’ from the Home Menu.

3 Select the Operation Mode setting you want.

! Expert (default) – Users can set all the

functions by themselves.

! Basic – The number of operable functions is

restricted, and functions whose operations are restricted are automatically set to achieve the Pioneer-recommended sound and picture quality. The functions that can be operated are shown below. They can be set as necessary by referring to the operating instructions.

Operable functions/ items

HOME MENU

Full Auto MCACC

Input Name

Input Skip

Descriptions Page

Makes high precision sound field settings easily.

Input names can be changed as desired for easier use.

Inputs not being used are skipped (not displayed).

Operable functions/ items

Software Update

Network Setup

Pairing Bluetooth Setup

Audio Parameters

MCACC

(MCACC preset)

DELAY

(Sound Delay) S.RTRV

(Auto Sound Retriever)

DUAL

(Dual Mono) V.SB

(Virtual Surround Back)

V.HEIGHT (Virtual Height)

Other functions

INPUT SELECT (INPUT SELECTOR)

MASTER VOLUME +/–, MUTE

LISTENING MODE

PQLS

PHASE CTRL

(Phase Control)

Descriptions Page

Updates to the latest version of the software.

Checks the receiver’s IP address.

Pairs with a Bluetooth device using AS-BT100 or AS-BT200.

Selects your favorite MCACC preset memory.

Adjusts the delay time of the overall sound.

Plays compressed sound with high sound quality.

Dual monaural audio setting.

Creates a virtual surround back channel sound for playback.

Creates a virtual height channel sound for playback.

Switches the input. 28

Use to set the listening volume.

Only Pioneer-recommended modes can be selected.

Plays using the PQLS function.

Plays with phase shifting in the low range corrected.

Operable functions/

Descriptions Page

items

SOUND RETRIEVER AIR

iPod iPhone iPad DIRECT CONTROL

Switches the input to ADAPTER PORT and plays compressed sound with high sound quality.

Switches the input to iPod/ USB and sets the mode allowing operation from the iPod.

4 When you’re finished, press RETURN.

You will return to the Home Menu.

Basic Setup

05 Basic playback

Basic playback

Playing a source

Here are the basic instructions for playing a source (such as a DVD disc) with your home theater system.

1 Switch on your system components and receiver.

Start by switching on the playback component (for example a DVD player), your TV and subwoofer (if you have one), then the receiver (press u RECEIVER). Make sure that the TV’s video input is set to this receiver.

2 Select the input function you want to play.

You can use the input function buttons on the remote control, INPUT SELECT, or the front panel INPUT SELECTOR dial.

! If you need to manually switch the input

signal type press SIGNAL SEL (page 36).

3 Press to the receiver operation mode.

4 Press AUTO/ALC/DIRECT (AUTO SURR/ALC/STREAM DIRECT) to select ‘AUTO SURROUND’ and start playback of the source.

If you’re playing a Dolby Digital or DTS surround sound source, you should hear surround sound. If you are playing a stereo source, you will only hear sound from the front left/right speakers in the default listening mode.

! You may need to check the digital audio

output settings on your DVD player or digital satellite receiver. It should be set to output Dolby Digital, DTS and 88.2 kHz / 96 kHz PCM (2 channel) audio, and if there is an MPEG audio option, set this to convert the MPEG audio to PCM.

! See also Listening to your system on page 35

for information on different ways of listening

to sources. It is possible to check on the front panel display whether or not multi-channel playback is being performed properly. For details, see Auto

Surround, ALC and Stream Direct with different input signal formats on page 82 .

When using a surround back speaker, 2D+PLIIx MOVIE is displayed when playing Dolby Digital signals, and DTS+Neo:6 is displayed when playing DTS 5.1-channel signals. If the display does not correspond to the input signal and listening mode, check the connections and settings.

5 Use the MASTER VOLUME +/– to adjust the volume level.

Turn down the volume of your TV so that all sound is coming from the speakers connected to this receiver.

Playing a source with HDMI connection

% Use INPUT SELECT to select the input function connected to the receiver’s HDMI input terminals.

You can also perform the same operation by using the INPUT SELECTOR dial on the front panel or by pressing HDMI on the remote control repeatedly.

! Set the HDMI parameter in Setting the Audio

options on page 46 to THROUGH if you want

to hear HDMI audio output from your TV (no sound will be heard from this receiver).

! 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, use an analog video connection.

Playing an iPod

This receiver has the iPod iPhone iPad USB terminal that will allow you to control playback of audio content from your iPod using the controls of this receiver. ! This receiver is compatible with the audio

and video of the iPod nano (audio only for the iPod nano 1G/2G), iPod fifth generation (audio only), iPod classic, iPod touch and iPhone. However, some of the functions may be restricted for some models. The receiver is not compatible with the iPod shuffle.

! This receiver has been developed and tested

for the software version of iPod/iPhone/iPad indicated on the website of Pioneer.

! Installing software versions other than

indicated on the website of Pioneer to your iPod/iPhone/iPad may result in incompatibility with this receiver.

! iPod and iPhone are licensed for reproduction

of non-copyrighted materials or materials the user is legally permitted to reproduce.

! Features such as the equalizer cannot

be controlled using this receiver, and we recommend switching the equalizer off before connecting.

! Pioneer cannot under any circumstances

accept responsibility for any direct or indirect loss arising from any inconvenience or loss of recorded material resulting from the iPod failure.

! When listening to a track on the iPod in the

main zone, it is possible to control the sub zone, but not to listen to a different track in the sub zone from the one playing in the main zone.

1 Press u RECEIVER to switch on the receiver and your TV.

See Connecting an iPod on page 21 .

! It is also possible to operate the iPod on the

iPod itself, without using the TV screen. For details, see Switching the iPod controls on page 29 .

2 Press iPod USB on the remote control to switch the receiver to the iPod/USB.

Loading appears in the GUI screen while the

receiver verifies the connection and retrieves data from the iPod. When the display shows the iPod Top menu you’re ready to play music from the iPod.

! The controls of your iPod will be inoperable

when connected to this receiver.

Playing back audio files stored on an iPod

To navigate songs on your iPod, you can take advantage of the GUI screen of your TV connected to this receiver. You can also control all operations for music in the front panel display of this receiver. ! Note that characters that cannot be displayed

on this receiver are displayed as #.

! This feature is not available for photos on your

iPod. To display photos, switch iPod operation to the iPod (see Switching the iPod controls on page 29 ).

Finding what you want to play

When your iPod is connected to this receiver, you can browse songs stored on your iPod by playlist, artist name, album name, song name, genre or composer, similar to using your iPod directly.

1 Use i/j to select ‘Music’ from the iPod Top menu.

Basic playback

2 Use i/j to select a category, then press ENTER to browse that category.

! To return to the previous level any time, press

RETURN.

3 Use i/j to browse the selected category (e.g., albums).

! Use k/l to move to previous/next levels.

4 Continue browsing until you arrive at what you want to play, then press d to start playback.

Note

! You can play all of the songs in a particular

category by selecting the All item at the top of each category list. For example, you can play all the songs by a particular artist.

Basic playback controls

This receiver’s remote control buttons can be used for basic playback of files stored on an iPod. ! Press iPod USB to switch the remote control

to the iPod/USB operation mode.

MEMORY MENU

TUNE

ENTER

TUNE

TOOLS

VIDEO

PARAMETER

T.EDIT

RETURN

AUDIO

PARAMETER

LIST

TOP MENU

BAND GUIDE

PRESET