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IMPORTANT
CAUTION
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
DO NOT OPEN
The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol,
within an equilateral triangle, is intended to
alert the user to the presence of uninsulated
"dangerous voltage" within the product's
enclosure that may be of sufficient
magnitude to constitute a risk of electric
shock to persons.
Replacement and mounting of an AC plug on the power supply cord of this unit should be performed only by qualified service personnel.
IMPORTANT: THE MOULDED PLUG
This appliance is supplied with a moulded three pin mains plug for your safety and convenience. A 5 amp fuse is fitted in this plug. Should the fuse need to be replaced, please
ensure that the replacement fuse has a rating of 5 amps and that it is approved by ASTA or BSI to BS1362.
Check for the ASTA mark or the BSI mark on the body of the fuse.
If the plug contains a removable fuse cover, you must ensure that it is refitted when the fuse is replaced. If you lose the fuse cover the plug must not be used until a replacement
cover is obtained. A replacement fuse cover can be obtained from your local dealer.
If the fitted moulded plug is unsuitable for your socket outlet, then the fuse shall be removed and the plug cut off and disposed of safely. There is a danger of severe
electrical shock if the cut off plug is inserted into any 13 amp socket.
If a new plug is to be fitted, please observe the wiring code as shown below. If in any doubt, please consult a qualified electrician.
IMPORTANT: The wires in this mains lead are coloured in accordance with the following code:
Blue : Neutral Brown : Live
As the colours of the wires in the mains lead of this appliance may not correspond with the coloured markings identifying the terminals in your plug, proceed as follows ;
The wire which is coloured BLUE must be connected to the terminal which is marked with the letter N or coloured BLACK.
The wire which is coloured BROWN must be connected to the terminal which is marked with the letter L or coloured RED.
How to replace the fuse: Open the fuse compartment with a screwdriver and replace the fuse.
WARNING
Before plugging in for the first time, read the following
section carefully.
The voltage of the available power supply differs
according to country or region. Be sure that the
power supply voltage of the area where this unit
CAUTION:
TO PREVENT THE RISK OF ELECTRIC
SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR
BACK). NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS
INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED
SERVICE PERSONNEL.
WARNING
This equipment is not waterproof. To prevent a fire
or shock hazard, do not place any container filled
with liquid near this equipment (such as a vase or
flower pot) or expose it to dripping, splashing, rain
or moisture.
The exclamation point within an equilateral
triangle is intended to alert the user to the
presence of important operating and
maintenance (servicing) instructions in the
literature accompanying the appliance.
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will be used meets the required voltage (e.g., 230 V
or 120 V) written on the rear panel.
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VENTILATION CAUTION
WARNING
To prevent a fire hazard, do not place any naked
flame sources (such as a lighted candle) on the
equipment.
This product complies with the Low Voltage Directive
(73/23/EEC, amended by 93/68/EEC), EMC Directives
(89/336/EEC, amended by 92/31/EEC and
93/68/EEC).
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When installing this unit, make sure to leave space
around the unit for ventilation to improve heat
radiation (at least 60 cm at top, 10 cm at rear, and
30 cm at each side).
WARNING
Slots and openings in the cabinet are provided for
ventilation to ensure reliable operation of the
product, and to protect it from overheating. To
prevent fire hazard, the openings should never be
blocked or covered with items (such as newspapers,
table-cloths, curtains) or by operating the
equipment on thick carpet or a bed.
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If the AC plug of this unit does not match the AC
outlet you want to use, the plug must be removed
and appropriate one fitted. Replacement and
mounting of an AC plug on the power supply cord of
this unit should be performed only by qualified
service personnel. If connected to an AC outlet, the
cut-off plug can cause severe electrical shock. Make
sure it is properly disposed of after removal.
The equipment should be disconnected by removing
the mains plug from the wall socket when left
unused for a long period of time (for example, when
on vacation).
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CAUTION
The STANDBY/ON switch on this unit will not
completely shut off all power from the AC outlet.
Since the power cord serves as the main disconnect
device for the unit, you will need to unplug it from
the AC outlet to shut down all power. Therefore,
make sure the unit has been installed so that the
power cord can be easily unplugged from the AC
outlet in case of an accident. To avoid fire hazard,
the power cord should also be unplugged from the
AC outlet when left unused for a long period of time
(for example, when on vacation).
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Operating Environment
Operating environment temperature and humidity:
+5 ºC to +35 ºC (+41 ºF to +95 ºF); less than 85 %RH
(cooling vents not blocked)
Do not install this unit in a poorly ventilated area, or in
locations exposed to high humidity or direct sunlight (or
strong artificial light)
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This product is for general household purposes. Any
failure due to use for other than household purposes
(such as long-term use for business purposes in a
restaurant or use in a car or ship) and which
requires repair will be charged for even during the
warranty period.
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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.
This receiver offers a new advancement in discrete
design unique to Pioneer for high-power drivability, low
distortion and stable imaging. Through symmetrical
placement of power amplification units, this receiver
generates equal amplifier power to all channels,
eliminating the possibility of one channel dominating a
particular sound field.
•Easy setup using Advanced MCACC
The Auto MCACC Setup provides a quick but accurate
surround sound setup, which includes the advanced
features of Professional Acoustic Calibration EQ. This
innovative technology measures the reverb
characteristics of your listening area, allowing you to
customize your system calibration with the help of a
graphical output that can be displayed on-screen. With
the additional benefits of numerous MCACC preset
memories, standing wave control and microphone
measurements from a series of reference points, your
home theater experience can be truly customized for
optimal surround sound.
• THX Select2 certified design
This receiver bears the THX Select2 logo, which means it
has passed a rigorous series of quality and performance
tests covering every aspect of the product. This includes
testing of pre-amplifier and power amplifier performance
and operation, and hundreds of other parameters in both
the digital and analog domain, making your home
theater experience as faithful as possible to what the
director intended.
• Dolby Digital and DTS decoding, including Dolby
Digital EX, Dolby Pro Logic IIx, DTS 96/24 and DTS-ES
Dolby Digital and DTS decoding brings theater sound
right into your home with up to six channels of surround
sound, including a special LFE (Low Frequency Effects)
channel for deep, realistic sound effects.
The built-in Dolby Pro Logic IIx and DTS Neo:6 decoders
not only provide full surround sound decoding for Dolby
Surround sources, but will also generate convincing
surround sound for any stereo source.
Also, with the addition of a surround back speaker, you
can take advantage of the built-in Dolby Digital EX and
DTS-ES decoders for six-channel surround sound.
•Phase correction
The Phase Control technology incorporated into this
receiver’s design provides coherent sound reproduction
through the use of phase matching for an optimal sound
image at your listening position.
•Sound Retriever
The Sound Retriever feature employs new DSP
technology that helps bring CD quality sound back to
WMA, MP3 and MPEG-4 AAC audio files by restoring
sound pressure and smoothing jagged artifacts left over
after compression.
•HDMI and digital video conversion
This receiver is compatible with the HDMI digital video
format, providing you high-definition digital video and
digital audio via a single cable. Also, using this receiver’s
built-in digital video converter, analog video signals can
be output through the HDMI terminal as digital video.
•iPod Ready
With the new iPod terminal, you’ll be up and running in
no time, now that this receiver’s enhanced compatibility
makes on-screen control of your iPod an added
possibility.
•USB interface
The USB allows you to listen to two-channel audio from a
USB mass storage device connected to this receiver.
• Easy-to-use LCD remote control
The remote control gives you not only complete control
over every function of this receiver, but also over the main
functions for other components in your home theater
system. Using a system of preset codes, you can
program the remote to operate a wide range of other
equipment.
Checking what’s in the box
Please check that you've received the following supplied
accessories:
• Setup microphone (cable: 5 m)
• Remote control unit
• AA/LR6 dry cell batteries x2
• AM loop antenna
• FM wire antenna
• iPod audio control cable
• Warranty card
• These operating instructions
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Before you start
Installing the receiver
• When installing this unit, make sure to put it on a
level and stable surface.
Don’t install it on the following places:
– on a color TV (the screen may distort)
– near a cassette deck (or close to a device that gives off
a magnetic field). This may interfere with the sound.
– in direct sunlight
– in damp or wet areas
– in extremely hot or cold areas
– in places where there is vibration or other movement
– in places that are very dusty
– in places that have hot fumes or oils (such as a kitchen)
Loading the batteries
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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.
• 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.
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5 minute guide
Chapter 2:
5 minute guide
Introduction to home theater
Home theater refers to the use of multiple audio tracks to
create a surround sound effect, making you feel like
you're in the middle of the action or concert. The
surround sound you get from a home theater system
depends not only on your speaker setup, but also on the
source and the sound settings of the receiver.
This receiver will automatically decode multichannel
Dolby Digital, DTS, or Dolby Surround sources according
to your speaker setup. In most cases, you won’t have to
make changes for realistic surround sound, but other
possibilities (like listening to a CD with multichannel
surround sound) are explained in
system
on page 26.
Listening to Surround Sound
This receiver was designed with the easiest possible
setup in mind, so with the following quick setup guide,
you should have your system hooked up for surround
sound in no time at all. In most cases, you can simply
leave the receiver in the default settings.
• Be sure to complete all connections before
connecting this unit to an AC power source.
1 Connect your TV and DVD player.
See
Connecting your TV and DVD player
this. For surround sound, you’ll want to hook up using a
digital connection from the DVD player to the receiver.
2 Connect your speakers and place them for optimal
surround sound.
Connect your speakers as shown in
speaker system
Where you place the speakers will have a big effect on the
sound. Place your speakers as shown below for the best
surround sound effect. Also see
page 18 for more on this.
Front
Left (L)
on page 17.
Center (C)
Listening
position
Surround
Left (SL)
Subwoofer (SW)
Listening to your
on page 13 to do
Installing your
Placing the speakers
Front
Right (R)
Surround
Right (SR)
Surround
Back
Right (SBR)
Surround
Back Left (SBL)
on
3 Plug in the receiver and switch it on, followed by
your DVD player, your subwoofer and the TV.
Make sure you’ve set the video input on your TV to this
receiver. Check the manual that came with the TV if you
don’t know how to do this.
• Set the subwoofer volume to a comfortable level.
4 Use the on-screen automatic MCACC setup to set up
your system.
See
Automatically setting up for surround sound
(MCACC)
below for more on this.
5 Play a DVD, and adjust the volume to your liking.
Make sure that
DVD/LD
is showing in the receiver’s
display, indicating that the DVD input is selected. If it
isn’t, press
DVD
on the remote control to set the receiver
to the DVD input.
In addition to the basic playback explained in
source
on page 10, there are several other sound options
you can select. See
Listening to your system
Playing a
on page 26
for more on this.
See also
menu
Making receiver settings from the System Setup
on page 36 for more setup options.
Automatically setting up for surround
sound (MCACC)
The Auto MCACC Setup measures the acoustic
characteristics of your listening area, taking into account
ambient noise, speaker size and distance, 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.
Make sure you do this before moving on to
source
on page 10.
Important
• Make sure the microphone and speakers are not
moved during the Auto MCACC Setup.
• Using the Auto MCACC Setup will overwrite any
existing settings for the MCACC preset you select.
• Before using the Auto MCACC Setup the
headphones should be disconnected and the iPod
function should not be selected as an input source.
Caution
• The test tones used in the Auto MCACC Setup are
output at high volume.
Playing a
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ENTER
DIMMER
S.RETRIEVER
TV CH
MIDNIGHT/
LOUDNESS
CLASS
DISC
ENTER
MENU
T.EDIT
RETURN
BAND
VOL
INPUT
RECEIVER
SELECT
AV PRE-PROGRAMMED
REMOTE CONTROL UNIT
DVD
CD-R/TAPE
iPod
AND LEARNING
TV DVR1
TUNERHDMI1
SYSTEM OFF
SOURCE
DVR 2CD
TV CTRL
USBHDMI2
RECEIVER
SR+
DIALOG E
D.ACCESS
+10
AV PAR AM ETERCH LEVEL
TOP MENU
TUNE
STST
SETUP
TUNE
PTY SEARCH
GUIDE
TV CONTROL
INPUT
TV VOL
SELECT
1 Switch on the receiver and your TV.
2 Connect the microphone to the MCACC
SETUP MIC
jack on the front panel.
Place the microphone so that it’s about ear level at your
normal listening position (use a tripod if possible). Make
sure there are no obstacles between the speakers and
the microphone.
• Push down on the
MCACC SETUP MIC
PHONES
SYSTEM
TUNING/
SETUP
STATION
TONE
MULTI JOG
3 Press
RECEIVER
PUSH OPEN
tab to access the
jack:
S-VIDEO
INPUT
TUNER
EDIT
VIDEO/GAME
SPEAKERSRETURN
USB
MCACC
DIGITAL INAUDIO RLVIDEO
SETUP MIC
on the remote, then press
SETUP
.
An on-screen display (OSD) appears on your TV. Use the
///
screens and select menu items. Press
the current menu. Press
buttons and
ENTER
to navigate through the
RETURN
SETUP
at any time to cancel.
to exit
1
4 Select ‘Auto MCACC’ from the System Setup menu
then press
5 Make sure ‘Normal (SB)’ is selected,
MCACC preset
ENTER
System Setup
1.Auto MCACC
2.Surr Back System
3.Manual MCACC
4.Data Management
5.Manual SP Setup
6.Input Setup
7.Other Setup
3
then select OK.
.
: Exit
1.Auto MCACC
Surr Back System
[ Normal (SB) ]
Data Save to
[M1. MEMORY 1 ]
Setting Start? [OK]
[Option]
ENTER:Next :Cancel
2
select an
6 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.
7 Wait for the test tones to finish then confirm the
speaker configuration in the OSD.
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.
• With error messages (such as
Microphone Check
ambient noise (see
MCACC Setup
4
Ambient Noise
) select
RETRY
Problems when using the Auto
below) and verifying the mic
or
after checking for
connection. If there doesn’t seem to be a problem,
you can simply select
Front [ YES ]
Center [ YES ]
Surround [ YES ]
SB [ Yx2 ]
SUB W. [ YES ]
[ OK ]
:Cancel
The configuration shown on-screen should reflect the
actual speakers you have.
If you see an error message (
5
ERR
) in the right side
column (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
to select the speaker and
/
to change the setting
/
(and number for surround back) and continue.
8 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 for channel level, speaker
distance, and Acoustic Calibration EQ.
Again, try to be as quiet as possible while this is
happening. It may take 2 to 6 minutes.
9 The Auto MCACC Setup has finished! Press
to go back to the System Setup menu.
6
RETURN
The settings made in the Auto MCACC Setup should give
you excellent surround sound from your system, but it is
also possible to adjust these settings manually using the
System Setup menu (starting on page 36).
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Note
1 If you cancel the Auto MCACC Setup, or leave an error message for over three minutes, the screen saver will appear.
2• If you are planning on bi-amping your front speakers, or setting up a separate speaker system in another room, read through
setting
on page 38 and make sure to connect your speakers as necessary before continuing to step 6.
• If you have THX-certified speakers, select
3 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
4 Do not adjust the volume during the test tones. This may result in incorrect speaker settings.
5 If you’re using the front panel display, the diagram in
6 You can also choose to view the settings from the
7• Depending on the characteristics of your room, sometimes identical speakers with cone sizes of around 12 cm will end up with different size settings.
You can correct the setting manually using the
• 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.
Data Management
Option
on page 43).
and choose
MCACC Data Check
YES
Listening to Surround Sound
Manual speaker setup
for the
THX Speaker
screen. See
on page 45.
setting.
above indicates (in bold) how each speaker is displayed.
Automatic MCACC (Expert)
on page 36 for more on this.
Surround back speaker
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THX
ADV.SURR
MULTI OPE
STANDARD
PHASE
S.DIRECT
MCACC
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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
4 Use the volume control 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.
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,
Better sound using Phase Control
This receiver’s Phase Control feature uses phase
correction measures to make sure your sound source
arrives at the listening position in phase, preventing
unwanted distortion and/or coloring of the sound (see
illustration below).
switch off the TV when doing the Auto MCACC Setup.
Playing a source
Here are the basic instructions for playing a source (such
as a DVD disc) with your home theater system.
RECEIVER
AV PRE-PROGRAMMED AND LEAR
REMOTE CONTROL UNIT
DVD
CD-R/TAPE
iPod
SELECT
TV DVR1
SLEEP
SOURCE
NING
DVR 2CD
TV CTRL
USBHDMI2
RECEIVER
TUNERHDMI1
ANALOG
VIDEO
SEL
ATT
SYSTEM OFF
INPUT
1 Switch on your system components and receiver.
Start by switching on the playback component (for
example a DVD player), your TV
have one), then the receiver (press
• Make sure the setup mic is disconnected.
2 Select the input source you want to play.
You can use the input source buttons on the remote
control,
3 Press
INPUT SELECT
S. DIRECT (STREAM DIRECT
, or the front panel controls.
SURROUND’ and start playback of the source.
If you’re playing a Dolby Digital or DTS surround sound
DVD disc, 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.
• See also
Listening to your system
information on different ways of listening to sources.
TV CONTROL
INPUT
TV CH
TV VOL
A
MPX
B
AUDIO
SUBTITLE
DISP
STATUS
SIGNAL SEL
MULTI OPE
SHIFT
1
and subwoofer (if you
SELECT
REC
EON
REC STOP JUKEBOX
CDE
HDD
CH
SBch
THX
STANDARD
PHASE
MCACC
RECEIVER
VOL
MUTE
DVD
CH
STEREO
ADV.SURR
S.DIRECT
).
) to select ‘AUTO
3
on page 26 for
Phase Control technology provides coherent sound
reproduction through the use of phase matching
optimal sound image at your listening position. The
default setting is on and we recommend leaving Phase
Control switched on for all sound sources.
2
•Press PHASE (
correction.
The
P
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A
S
E
C
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N
T
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Sound
F
F
source
P
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A
S
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Sound
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source
PHASE CONTROL
Front speaker
Listening
position
Subwoofer
Front speaker
Listening
position
Subwoofer
PHASE CONTROL
) to switch on phase
indicator on the front panel lights.
?
4
for an
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Note
1 Make sure that the TV’s video input is set to this receiver. (For example, if you connected this receiver to the
the
VIDEO 1
2 If you need to manually switch the input signal type press
3• 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.
a multichannel listening mode (see
4 Phase matching is a very important factor in achieving proper sound reproduction. If two waveforms are 'in phase', they crest and trough together, resulting in increased amplitude, clarity and presence of the sound signal. If a crest of a wave meets a trough (as shown in the upper section of the diagram
above) then the sound will be 'out of phase' and an unreliable sound image will be produced.
input is now selected.)
• Depending on your DVD player or source discs, you may only get digital 2 channel stereo and analog sound. In this case, the receiver must be set to
Listening in surround sound
SIGNAL SEL
(page 29).
on page 26 if you need to do this) if you want multichannel surround sound.
VIDEO 1
jacks on your TV, make sure that
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Connecting your equipment
This receiver provides you with many connection possibilities, but it doesn’t have to be difficult. This page explains the
kinds of components you can connect to make up your home theater system.
Rear panel
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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.
1 HDMI connectors (x3)
Two inputs and one output for high-quality audio/video
connection to compatible HDMI devices.
Connecting using HDMI
on page 50.
2 Coaxial digital audio inputs (x2)
Use for digital audio sources, including DVD players/
recorders, digital satellite receivers, CD players, etc.
See also
The Input Setup menu
on page 55 to assign
the inputs.
3 Optical digital audio output / input(s) (x4)
Use the
OUT
jack for recording to a CD or MiniDisc
recorder.
Connecting digital audio sources
Use the
IN
jacks for digital audio sources, including DVD
on page 15.
players/recorders, digital satellite receivers, CD players,
etc.
See also
The Input Setup menu
on page 55 to assign
the inputs.
4 Control input/output
Use to connect other Pioneer components so that you
can control all your equipment from a single IR remote
sensor.
Operating other Pioneer components with this unit’s
sensor
on page 66.
5 Stereo analog audio source inputs/(outputs) (x3)
Use for connection to audio sources such as CD players,
tape decks, turntables, etc.
Connecting analog audio sources
on page 16.
6 Component video connections (x4)
Use the inputs to connect any video source that has
component video output, such as a DVD recorder. Use
the output for connection to a monitor or TV.
Using the component video jacks
on page 14.
7 Audio/video source inputs/(outputs) (x6)
Use for connection to audio/visual sources, such as DVD
players/recorders, VCRs, etc. Each set of inputs has jacks
for composite video, S-video and stereo analog audio.
Connecting a DVD/HDD recorder, VCR and other video
sources
on page 14.
8 iPod input terminal
Use to connect your Apple iPod as an audio source.
Connecting an iPod
on page 49.
9 AM and FM antenna terminals
Use to connect indoor or outdoor antennas for radio
broadcasts.
Connecting antennas
on page 19.
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10 Multichannel pre-amplifier outputs
Use to connect separate amplifiers for front, center,
surround, surround back and subwoofer channels.
Connecting additional amplifiers
Installing your speaker system
subwoofer connection).
11 Composite and S-video monitor outputs
Use to connect monitors and TVs.
Connecting your TV and DVD player
12 Multichannel analog audio inputs
7.1 channel inputs for connection to a DVD player with
multichannel analog outputs.
Connecting the multichannel analog inputs
page 51.
13 Speaker terminals
Use for connection to the main front, center, surround
and surround back speakers.
Installing your speaker system
on page 53 (see also
on page 17 for powered
on page 13.
on
on page 17.
When making cable connections
• To avoid hum, do not lay connected cables over the
top of the receiver.
About the video converter
The video converter ensures that all video sources are
output through all of the
The only exception is HDMI and high-definition
component video: since these resolutions cannot be
downsampled, you must connect your monitor/TV to the
receiver’s HDMI/component video outputs when
connecting these video sources.
If several video components are assigned to the same
input function (see
the converter gives priority to HDMI, component, S-video,
then composite (in that order).
• For optimal video performance, THX recommends
switching Digital Video Conversion (in
options
on page 57)
This product incorporates copyright protection technology
that is protected by U.S. patents and other intellectual
property rights. Use of this copyright protection
technology must be authorized by Macrovision
Corporation, and is intended for home and other limited
consumer uses only unless otherwise authorized by
Macrovision. Reverse engineering or disassembly is
prohibited.
MONITOR VIDEO OUT
1
The Input Setup menu
OFF
.
jacks.
on page 55),
Setting the AV
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• When connecting optical cables, be careful when
inserting the plug not to damage the shutter
protecting the optical socket.
• When storing optical cable, coil loosely. The cable
may be damaged if bent around sharp corners.
Note
1 If the video signal does not appear on your TV or plasma display, 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) S-video or composite connection.
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C
2 Connect a composite or S-video output on your DVD
Connecting your TV and DVD player
player to the
Connect using a standard video cable or an S-video
cable.
3 Connect a coaxial-type1 digital audio output on
your DVD player to the COAXIAL 1 (
Use a coaxial cable designed for digital audio.
4 Connect the stereo audio outputs on your DVD
player to the
Connect using a stereo RCA/phono jack cable.
• If your DVD player has multichannel analog outputs,
you can connect these instead. See also
the multichannel analog inputs
Connecting a satellite/cable
or other set-top box
Satellite and cable receivers, and terrestrial digital TV
tuners are all examples of so-called ‘set-top boxes’.
TV
1
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OPTICAL
DIGITAL
IN 1
OUT
COMPONENT VIDEO
1
IN
IN 2
OUT
HDMI
1
IN
(
DVD/LD
2
IN
(
DVR/VCR2
COAXIAL
ASSIGNABLE
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DIGITAL OUTVIDEO OUT
Y
(
DVR/
IN
)
VCR1
1
2
IN
(
)
TV/SAT
IN
2
Y
3
IN
(CD)
ASSIGNABLE
31
CONTROL
iPod
OUT
IN
IN
ININ IN INININOUTOUTOUT
AUDIO
L
)
R
)
CD-R/TAPE/MDDVD/LD
CD
COAXIAL
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Y
P
B
R
P
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IN INININMONITOR
VIDEO
TV/SAT
AUDIO LR
ANALOG OUT
3
VIDEOINS-VIDEO
IN
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LL
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FRONT
WOOFER
OUT
FRONT
MULTI CH IN
S-VIDEOOPTICAL
PRE OUT
SURROUND
CENTE
L
R
SUB
WOOFE
DVD player
The diagram shows a basic setup of this receiver together
with a TV and DVD player, with S-video or composite
video connections. Different TVs and DVD players may
offer alternative connections. See also
component video jacks
on page 14 if your TV and/or DVD
Using the
player has component video inputs/outputs. If your DVD
player offers multichannel analog audio outputs, see
Connecting the multichannel analog inputs
on page 51.
1 Connect the MONITOR OUT video jack to a video
input on your TV.
Use a standard RCA/phono jack video cable to connect to
the composite video jack, or for higher quality video, use
an S-video cable to connect to the S-video jack.
Note
1 If your DVD player only has an optical digital output, you can connect it to one of the optical inputs on this receiver using an optical cable. When you set
up the receiver you’ll need to tell the receiver which input you connected the player to (see
1 Connect the audio/video outputs on the set-top box
to the TV/SAT AUDIO and VIDEO inputs.
Connect using a stereo RCA/phono jack cable and a
video or S-video cable.
DVD/LD
DVD/LD
OPTICAL
DIGITAL
IN 1
OUT
1
IN
IN 2
(
DVR/
)
VCR1
2
IN
(
)
TV/SAT
OUT
3
IN
(CD)
ASSIGNABLE
31
HDMI
CONTROL
OUT
IN
ININ IN INININOUTOUTOUT
AUDIO
L
1
IN
(
)
DVD/LD
R
2
IN
(
)
DVR/VCR2
CD
COAXIAL
ASSIGNABLE
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DIGITAL OUT
STB
The Input Setup menu
VIDEO or
DVD/LD
AUDIO inputs.
on page 51.
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Y
IN
1
IN
2
Y
iPod
IN
CD-R/TAPE/MDDVD/LD
Y
P
B
R
P
Y
P
B
R
ASSIGNABLE
S-VIDEO
IN INININ MONITO
VIDEO
TV/SAT
on page 55).
S-VIDEO input.
DVD/LD
) input.
Connecting
receiver
AM LOOP
P
B
P
B
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DVR/VCR1DVR/VCR2
L
P
R
OUT
IN
3
P
R
R
FRONT
VIDEO S-VIDEOAUDIO LR
AV OUT
CENTER
SUB
WOOFER
OUT
FRONT
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2 Connect an optical-type1 digital audio output from
your set-top box to the OPTICAL 2 (TV/SAT) input.
2
Use an optical cable for the connection.
2 If the device can record, connect the DVR/VCR1
AUDIO and VIDEO outputs to the recorder’s audio/
video inputs.
Use a stereo RCA/phono jack audio cable for the audio
connection and a video or S-video cable for the video
connection.
Connecting a DVD/HDD recorder, VCR
and other video sources
This receiver has two sets of audio/video inputs and
outputs suitable for connecting analog or digital video
devices, including DVD/HDD recorders and VCRs.
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ANTENNA
P
P
S-VIDEO
B
B
P
Y
P
R
P
R
ASSIGNABLE
IN INININ MONITOR
VIDEO
Y
TV/SAT
P
B
R
P
P
B
R
31
OUTOUT
DVR/VCR1 DVR/VCR2
AM LOOP
LL
OUT
IN
3
RR
FRONT
CENTER
SUB
WOOFER
OUT
L
R
FRONT
MULTI CH IN
PRE OUT
SURROUND
CENTER
SUB
WOOFE
HDMI
IN 1
IN 2
OUT
COAXIAL
ASSIGNABLE
OPTICAL
DIGITAL
OUT
COMPONENT VIDEO
1
IN
Y
(
DVR/
IN
)
VCR1
1
2
IN
(
)
TV/SAT
IN
2
Y
3
IN
(CD)
ASSIGNABLE
31
CONTROL
iPod
OUT
IN
IN
ININ IN INININOUTOUTOUT
AUDIO
L
1
IN
(
)
DVD/LD
R
2
IN
(
)
DVR/VCR2
21
CD
CD-R/TAPE/MD DVD/LD
3 If the device can output digital audio, connect an
optical-type
the OPTICAL 1 (DVR/VCR1) input.
Use an optical cable for the connection.
Using the component video jacks
Component video should give superior picture quality
when compared to composite or S-video. You can also
take advantage of progressive scan video (if your source
and TV are both compatible), which delivers a very stable,
flicker-free picture. See the manuals that came with your
TV and source component to check whether they are
compatible with progressive-scan video.
• For a second recorder, use the
3
digital audio output from the recorder to
• For a second recorder, use the
VCR2)
inputs.
DVR/
VCR2
4
COAXIAL 2
outputs.
(
DVR/
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OPTICAL COAXIAL
DIGITAL OUT
VIDEOAUDIO LR
AV IN
S-VIDEOAUDIO
VIDEO S-VIDEO
LR
AV OUT
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DVR, VCR, etc.
1 Connect the audio/video outputs of the video
player/recorder to the DVR/VCR1 AUDIO and VIDEO
inputs.
Use a stereo RCA/phono jack audio cable for the audio
connection and a video or S-video cable for the video
connection.
• For a second recorder, use the
Note
1 If your set-top box only has a coaxial digital output, you can connect it to one of the coaxial inputs on this receiver using a coaxial digital audio cable.
When you set up the receiver you’ll need to tell the receiver which input you connected the set-top box to (see
2 If your satellite/cable receiver doesn’t have a digital audio output, you can skip this step.
3• In order to record, you must connect the analog audio cables (the digital connection is for playback only).
• If your video component doesn’t have a digital audio output, you can skip this step.
4 If your recorder only has a coaxial digital output, you can connect it to one of the coaxial inputs on this receiver using a coaxial digital audio cable. When
you set up the receiver you’ll need to tell the receiver which input you connected the recorder to (see also
DVR/
VCR2 IN
inputs.
The Input Setup menu
The Input Setup menu
on page 55).
on page 55).
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P
S-VIDEO
B
B
P
Y
P
R
P
R
ASSIGNABLE
IN INININ MONITO
VIDEO
Y
TV/SAT
P
B
R
P
P
B
R
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OUTOUT
DVR/VCR1DVR/VCR2
TV
AM LOOP
CENTER
L
OUT
IN
3
SUB
R
FRONT
WOOFER
HDMI
IN 1
IN 2
OUT
COAXIAL
ASSIGNABLE
OPTICAL
DIGITAL
OUT
COMPONENT VIDEO
1
IN
Y
(
DVR/
IN
)
VCR1
1
2
IN
(
)
TV/SAT
IN
2
Y
3
IN
(CD)
ASSIGNABLE
31
CONTROL
iPod
OUT
IN
IN
ININ IN INININOUTOUTOUT
AUDIO
L
1
IN
(
)
DVD/LD
R
2
IN
(
)
DVR/VCR2
21
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CD-R/TAPE/MD DVD/LD
CD
Y
P
PR
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COMPONENT
VIDEO
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Connecting digital audio sources
This receiver has both digital inputs and outputs,
allowing you to connect digital audio components for
playback and for making digital recordings.
Most digital components also have analog connections.
See
Connecting analog audio sources
OUT
L
R
FRONT
MULTI
page if you want to connect these too.
OPTICAL
DIGITAL
IN 1
OUT
COMPONENT VIDEO
1
IN
IN 2
(
DVR/
VCR1
IN
(
TV/SAT
OUT
IN
(CD)
ASSIGNABLE
HDMI
CONTROL
OUT
IN
AUDIO
1
IN
(
)
DVD/LD
2
IN
(
)
DVR/VCR2
COAXIAL
ASSIGNABLE
21
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Y
IN
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2
)
IN
2
P
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3
S-VIDEO
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IN
ININ IN ININOUTOUTOUT
L
R
CD-R/TAPE/MD DVD/LD
CD
on the following
ANTENNA
Y
P
B
R
Y
P
B
R
ASSIGNABLE
IN ININOUTOUT
VIDEO
TV/SAT
P
P
B
R
P
P
B
R
31
DVR/VCR1 DV
AM
OUT
IN
3
Y
P
B
PR
COMPONENT
VIDEO
1
DVD player
1 Connect the component video outputs of your
source to a set of ASSIGNABLE COMPONENT VIDEO
inputs.
12
OPTICAL COAXIAL
DIGITAL OUT
OPTICAL
DIGITAL IN
CD-R, MD,
DAT, etc.
Connect using a three-way component video cable.
• Since they are assignable, it doesn’t matter which
component video inputs you use for which source.
After connecting everything, you’ll need to assign the
component video inputs—see
The Input Setup menu
on page 55.
2 Connect the COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jacks to the
1 Connect an optical-type1 digital audio output on
your digital component to the DIGITAL 3 (CD) input.
Use an optical cable for the connection.
2 For recording equipment, connect the optical-type
DIGITAL output to a digital input on the recorder.
Use an optical cable to connect to the
DIGITAL OUT
2
.
component video inputs on your TV or monitor.
Use a three-way component video cable.
Note
1• If your digital component only has a coaxial digital output, you can connect it to one of the coaxial inputs on this receiver using a coaxial cable. When
you set up the receiver you’ll need to tell the receiver which input you connected the component to (see also
• The digital outputs from other components can be connected to any spare digital audio inputs on this receiver. You can assign them when setting up
the receiver (see also
2• In order to record some digital sources, you must make analog connections as explained in
The Input Setup menu
on page 55).
The Input Setup menu
Connecting analog audio sources
on page 55).
below.
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About the WMA9 Pro decoder
This unit has an on-board Windows Media® Audio 9
Professional
playback WMA9 Pro-encoded audio using a coaxial or
optical digital connection when connected to a WMA9
Pro-compatible player. However, the connected PC, DVD
player, set-top box, etc. must be able to output WMA9 Pro
format audio signals through a coaxial or optical digital
output.
1
(WMA9 Pro) decoder, so it is possible to
Connecting analog audio sources
This receiver features two stereo audio-only inputs. One
of these inputs (
outputs for use with audio recorders.
CD-R/TAPE/MD
) has corresponding
Connecting a component to the front
panel inputs
The front panel inputs comprise a composite video jack
(
VIDEO
), an S-Video jack (
inputs (
AUDIO L/R
(
DIGITAL
). You can use these connections for any kind of
audio/video component, but they are especially
convenient for portable equipment such as camcorders,
video games and portable audio/video equipment.
• Push down on the
front video connections.
S-VIDEO
), stereo analog audio
) and an optical digital audio input
PUSH OPEN
tab to access the
VIDEO
INPUT
S-VIDEO
USB
DIGITAL INAUDIO RLVIDEO
MCACC
SETUP MIC
PUSH
OPEN
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P
S-VIDEO
B
B
P
Y
P
R
P
R
ASSIGNABLE
IN INININ MONITOR
VIDEO
Y
TV/SAT
P
OUTOUT
P
B
R
P
B
R
31
DVR/VCR1DVR/VCR2
AM LOOP
LL
OUT
IN
3
RR
FRONT
CENTER
SUB
WOOFER
OUT
L
R
FRONT
MULTI CH IN
PRE OUT
SURROUND
CENTE
SUB
WOOFE
HDMI
IN 1
IN 2
OUT
COAXIAL
ASSIGNABLE
OPTICAL
DIGITAL
OUT
COMPONENT VIDEO
1
IN
Y
(
DVR/
IN
)
VCR1
1
2
IN
(
)
TV/SAT
IN
2
Y
3
IN
(CD)
ASSIGNABLE
31
iPod
CONTROL
OUT
IN
IN
ININ IN INININOUTOUTOUT
AUDIO
L
1
IN
(
)
DVD/LD
R
2
IN
(
)
DVR/VCR2
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PLAY
IN
REC
RL
AUDIO IN/OUT
Tape deck, etc.
•Connect the analog audio outputs of the source
component to one of the AUDIO inputs.
Connect using a stereo RCA/phono jack audio cable.
• If you’re connecting a tape deck, MD recorder, etc.,
connect the analog audio outputs (
OUT
) to the
analog audio inputs on the recorder.
S-VIDEO
PHONES
SYSTEM
TUNING/
TUNER
SPEAKERSRETURN
TONE
SETUP
STATION
EDIT
MULTI JOG
VIDEO/GAME
VIDEO OUTPUT
TV game, video camera, etc.
• Select these inputs by pressing
using
INPUT SELECT
GAME
.
(remote) to select
INPUT
DIGITAL INAUDIO RLVIDEO
DIGITAL OUT
USB
MCACC
SETUP MIC
VIDEO/GAME
VIDEO/
or
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Note
1•
Microsoft, Windows Media®, and the Windows logo are trademarks, or registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other
countries.
• With WMA9 Pro, sound problems may occur depending on your computer system. Note that WMA9 Pro 96 kHz sources will be downsampled to 48 kHz.
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Installing your speaker system
To take full advantage of the receiver’s surround sound
capabilities connect front, center, surround and
surround back speakers, as well as a subwoofer.
Although this is ideal, other configurations with fewer
speakers—no subwoofer or no center speaker, or even
no surround speakers—will work. 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). You can use speakers with a
nominal impedance between 6
Switching the speaker impedance
to use speakers with an impedance of less than 8
Ω
to 16 Ω (please see
on page 59 if you plan
Ω
).
03
Subwoofer
LINE LEVEL
INPUT
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OPTICAL
DIGITAL
IN 1
OUT
1
IN
IN 2
(
DVR/
)
VCR1
2
IN
(
)
TV/SAT
OUT
3
IN
(CD)
ASSIGNABLE
31
HDMI
CONTROL
OUT
IN
ININ IN INININOUTOUTOUT
AUDIO
L
1
IN
(
)
DVD/LD
R
2
IN
(
)
DVR/VCR2
CD
COAXIAL
ASSIGNABLE
21
Front
left
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P
Y
Y
P
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R
IN
1
IN
2
P
Y
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P
B
R
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S-VIDEO
IN INININ MONITOR
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IN
CD-R/TAPE/MD DVD/LD
TV/SAT
P
P
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R
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IN
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P
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R
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DVR/VCR1 DVR/VCR2
Center
AM LOOP
PRE OUT
CENTER
LLL
3
SUR-
SUB
RR
FRONT
ROUND
WOOFER
OUT
CENTER
LL
R
SUB
FRONT
WOOFER
MULTI CH IN
(
Single
SURROUND
BACK
SURROUND
)
R
R R
SURROUND
BACK
L
SPEAKERS
FRONTCENTER
A
RL
Front
right
RL
SURROUND
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.
SURROUND BACK /
B
(
)
L
Single
R
SEE INSTRUCTION MANUAL
SELECTABLE
Surround
left
Surround
back left
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.
Surround
right
Surround
back right
Caution
• 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.
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Bare wire connections
Make sure that the speaker cable you’re going to use is
properly prepared with about 10 mm of insulator stripped
from each wire, and the exposed wire strands twisted
together (
fig. A
).
To connect a terminal, unscrew the terminal a few turns
until there is enough space to insert the exposed wire
(
fig. B
). Once the wire is in position, tighten the terminal
until the wire is firmly clamped (
fig. Afig. Bfig. C
10 mm
fig. C
).
Important
• Please refer to the manual that came with your
speakers for details on how to connect the other end
of the speaker cables to your speakers.
•
Other connections
on page 49 provides greater detail
on alternate speaker setups, such as using speaker
system B (page 51), bi-amping (page 52) and biwiring (page 53).
• If you are using a THX certified subwoofer use the
THX INPUT
has one) or switch the filter position to
jack on the subwoofer (if your subwoofer
THX
on your
subwoofer.
Placing the speakers
Where you put your speakers in the room has a big effect
on the quality of the sound. The following guidelines
should help you to get the best sound from your system.
• The subwoofer can be placed on the floor. Ideally, the
other speakers should be at about ear-level when
you’re listening to them. Putting the speakers on the
floor (except the subwoofer), or mounting them very
high on a wall is not recommended.
• For the best stereo effect, place the front speakers
2 m to 3 m apart, at equal distance from the TV.
• When placing speakers near the TV, we recommend
using magnetically shielded speakers to prevent
possible interference, such as discoloration of the
picture when the TV is switched on. If you do not have
magnetically shielded speakers and notice
discoloration of the TV picture, move the speakers
farther away from the TV.
• 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 higher than your ears and
titled slight 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.
• To achieve the best possible surround sound, install
your speakers as shown below. Be sure all speakers
are installed securely to prevent accidents and
improve sound quality.
Front
left
Surround
left
Surround backSurround back
Center
Listening position
leftright
Single surround back speaker
Subwoofer
Front
right
Surround
right
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.
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The diagrams below show suggested surround and
surround back speaker orientation. The first diagram (
A
) shows orientation with one surround back speaker (or
none) connected. The second (
with two surround back speakers connected.
º
90º to 120
SL
fig. B
) shows orientation
SL
SR
0º to 60
SR
º
fig.
Connecting antennas
Connect the AM loop antenna and the FM wire antenna
as shown below. To improve reception and sound quality,
connect external antennas (see
antennas
below).
fig. afig. bfig. c
Connecting external
03
SL
SB
fig. Afig. B
SR
SBL
SBL
SBR
SBR
• If you have two surround back speakers THX
recommends placing them together and the same
distance from your listening position (see below).
THX speaker system setup
If you have a complete THX speaker system, follow the
diagram below to place your speakers. Note that the
surround speakers ( indicates bi-polar radiating
speakers) should output at an angle parallel to the
listener.
L
SL
Surround
• If you have two surround back speakers THX
recommends placing them together and the same
distance from your listening position for the following
THX modes:
MUSICMODE
See also
THX Select2 CINEMA, THX
and
THX Audio Setting
settings that will give you the best sound experience
when using the Home THX modes (on page 27).
CR
SR
Surround
SBL SBR
Surround back
THX GAMES MODE
on page 48 to make the
.
3
ANTENNA
5
FM UNBAL 75 Ω
AM LOOP
1
4
2
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 (
stand (
fig. b
).
fig. a
) then clip the loop onto the
• 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 in the same way as
the AM loop antenna.
For best results, extend the FM antenna fully and fix to a
wall or door frame. Don’t drape loosely or leave coiled up.
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Connecting external antennas
To improve FM reception connect an external FM
antenna to the
To improve AM reception, connect a 5 m to 6 m length of
vinyl-coated wire to the
disconnecting the supplied AM loop antenna.
For the best possible reception, suspend horizontally
outdoors.
FM UNBAL 75 Ω terminal.
75 Ω coaxial cable
ANTENNA
FM UNBAL 75 Ω
Outdoor antenna
AM LOOP
AM LOOP
terminals without
(vinyl-coated wire)
Indoor antenna
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.
• Make sure the blue
STANDBY/ON
light has gone
out before unplugging.
•Plug the power cord into a power outlet.
ANTENNA
FM UNBAL 75 Ω
5 m to 6 m
AM LOOP
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Chapter 4:
Controls and displays
Front panel
04
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EON
MODE
MULTI JOG
SEARCH
PTY
STANDBY/ON
LISTENING
MODE
43
PHASE
CONTROL
S-VIDEO
CD-R/TAPE/MD
VIDEO/GAME
ENTER
DVD/LD
TV/SAT DVR/VCR1 DVR/VCR2 VIDEO/GAME CD
PHONES
SYSTEM
SETUP
MULTI JOG
TUNING/
STATION
TUNER
SPEAKERSRETURN TONE
EDIT
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SYSTEM
SETUP
MULTI JOG
1
MULTI JOG
Use the
dial
MULTI JOG
dial to select various settings and
menu options.
2
STANDBY/ON
Switches the receiver between on and standby. Power
indicator lights when the receiver is on.
3
EON MODE
Use to search for programs that are broadcasting
traffic or news information (page 35).
PTY SEARCH
Use this button to search for RDS program types
(page 34).
4 LISTENING MODE
Use with the
MULTI JOG
listening modes (page 26).
5
PHASE CONTROL
indicator
Lights when Phase Control is switched on (page 10).
6 HDMI indicator
Blinks when connecting an HDMI-equipped component;
lights when the component is connected (page 50).
TONE
TUNING/
STATION
TUNER
EDIT
dial to select the various
SPEAKERSRETURN
7 Character display
See
Display
8 Remote sensor
Receives the signals from the remote control (see
Operating range of remote control unit
9 MCACC indicator
Lights when one of the MCACC presets (page 28) is
selected.
10 SIGNAL SELECT
Use to select an input signal (page 29).
SBch PROCESSING
channel mode (page 29) or virtual surround back
mode (page 29).
MULTI CH IN
analog inputs (page 51).
11
MASTER VOLUME
ENTER
12
13
PHONES
Use to connect headphones. When the headphones are
connected, there is no sound output from the speakers.
USBHDMI
FM/AM
INPUT
on page 23.
jack
91011
AUDIO/VIDEO MULTI- CHANNEL RECEIVER
iPod
USB
DIGITAL INAUDIO RLVIDEO
MCACC
SETUP MIC
SIGNAL
SELECT
SB ch
PROCESSING
VSX-2016AV
MULTI CH
IN
MASTER
VOLUME
1615141713
on page 22).
– Selects the surround back
– Press to select the multichannel
dial
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Controls and displays
14 Input source buttons
Press to select an input source.
15
VIDEO/GAME INPUT
See
Connecting a component to the front panel inputs
page 16.
16
USB
interface
Connect a USB audio device for playback (see
USB interface
on page 31).
17 MCACC SETUP MIC jack
Use to connect the supplied microphone.
18
SYSTEM SETUP
Press to access the System Setup menu (see page 36).
19
RETURN
Press to confirm and exit the current menu screen.
20
TONE
Press this button to access the bass and treble controls,
which you can then adjust with the
MULTI JOG
(page 30).
21
TUNING/STATION
Use to find radio frequencies and to select preset
stations (page 33).
22
TUNER EDIT
Use with the
stations for recall
23
SPEAKERS
MULTI JOG
(page 33).
dial to memorize and name
Use to change the speaker system (page 52).
on
Using the
dial
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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.
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Display
04
1
SIGNAL
SIGNAL
AUTO
HDMI
DIGITAL
ANALOG
STREAM
PRO LOGIC
2
ADV.SURROUND
THX
STEREO
AB
SP
14
indicators
213765891011
2
: 6
SBR
DIGITAL
WMA9 Pro
DSD PCM
LCR
SL S SR
SBL SB
LFE
DIRECT
N
eo
STANDARD
SLEEP
DTS
96/24
4
VIDEO
OVER ATT
Light to indicate the currently selected input signal.
AUTO
lights when the receiver is set to select the input
signal automatically (page 29).
2 Program format indicators
These change according to which channels are active in
digital sources.
L
– Left front channel
C
– Center channel
R
– Right front channel
SL
– Left surround channel
S
– Surround channel (mono)
SR
– Right surround channel
SBL
– Left surround back channel
SB
– Surround back channel (mono)
SBR
– Right surround back channel
LFE
– Low frequency effects channel (the
an LFE signal is being input)
((( )))
indicators light when
3 Digital format indicators
Light when a signal encoded in the corresponding format
is detected (
DSDPCM
lights during DSD (Direct
Stream Digital) to PCM conversion with SACDs).
4
OVER
/
OVER
is too high.
(
ANALOG ATT
5
ATT
lights to indicate that the level of an analog source
ATT
lights when you use the attenuator
) to reduce it.
VIDEO CONV.
Lights when digital video conversion is enabled (page 57).
6 V.SB
Lights during Virtual surround back processing
(page 29)
7 Sound processing indicators
Light according to the active AV parameter(s) (page 57).
8
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
the
MPX
button.
CONV. V.SB DNR
DIALOGUE LOUDNESS
Hi-bit/sampling
9 EON
EON
MIDNIGHT TUNED
TONE
171312151816
/
RDS indicators
– Lights when the EON mode is set (flashes
STEREO
MONO
RDS
EON
HDMI
]
[
[
]
1
2
dB
SR+
during EON reception). The indicator lights when
the current station carries the EON service (page 35).
RDS
– Lights when an RDS broadcast is received
(page 34).
10 Master volume level
11 HDMI connection indicators
Light to indicate the HDMI input currently selected.
12
STREAM DIRECT
Lights when Direct / Pure Direct is selected (page 28).
13 Speaker indicators
Indicate the current speaker system, A and/or
14 Listening mode indicators
THX
– Lights when a Home THX mode is selected.
ADV. SURROUND
– Lights when an Advanced
Surround mode has been selected.
STEREO
on (see
STANDARD
mode is switched on (see
sound
15
SLEEP
– Lights when stereo listening is switched
Listening in stereo
on page 28).
– Lights when a Standard Surround
Listening in surround
on page 26).
Lights when the receiver is in sleep mode (page 58).
16 Matrix decoding format indicators
2
.
PRO LOGIC IIx –
This lights to indicate 2Pro
Logic II / 2Pro Logic IIx decoding (page 26).
Neo:6 – When one of the Neo:6 modes of the receiver
is on, this lights to indicate Neo:6 processing
(page 26).
17 Character display
Displays various system information.
18
SR+
Lights when the SR+ mode is switched on (page 54).
B
(page 52)
.
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Controls and displays
Remote control
INPUT
RECEIVER
1
SELECT
2
TV DVR1
DVD
CD-R/TAPE
3
iPod
SLEEP
SR+
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
DIALOG E
D.ACCESS
+10
AV PARAMETERCH LEVEL
TOP MENU
STST
SETUP
PTY SEARCH
GUIDE
TV CONTROL
INPUT
TV VOL
SELECT
A
EON
MPX
B
AUDIO
SUBTITLE
DISP
STATUS
SIGNAL SEL
MULTI OPE
SHIFT
PHASE
RECEIVER
The remote has been conveniently color-coded according
to component control using the following system (press
the corresponding input source button to access):
•
Green
– Receiver controls (see below)
Red
– DVD controls (page 65)
•
•
Blue
– Tuner controls (page 33)
Yellow
•
•
– iPod controls (page 49)
White
– Other controls (page 65)
1 RECEIVER
This switches between standby and on for this receiver.
2 INPUT SELECT
Use to select the input source (use
SELECT
).
SYSTEM OFF
SOURCE
DVR 2CD
USBHDMI2
TUNERHDMI1
VIDEO
SEL
DIMMER
S.RETRIEVER
CLASS
ENTER
TUNE
ENTER
TUNE
BAND
TV CH
REC
MUTE
REC STOP JUKEBOX
CDE
HDD
CH
STEREO
SBch
THX
STANDARD
ADV.SURR
MCACC
S.DIRECT
TV CTRL
RECEIVER
ANALOG
MIDNIGHT/
LOUDNESS
DISC
MENU
T.EDIT
RETURN
VOL
DVD
CH
SHIFT
12
13
14
ATT
15
16
17
18
for
INPUT
3 Input source buttons
Press to select control of other components (see
Controlling the rest of your system
on page 61).
4 Number buttons and other receiver/component
controls
Use the number buttons to directly select a radio
frequency (page 33) or the tracks on a CD, DVD, etc.
DISC (ENTER)
can be used to enter commands for TV or
DTV, and also to select a disc in a multi-CD player.
Press
RECEIVER
SLEEP
first to access:
– Use to put the receiver in sleep mode and
select the amount of time before sleep (page 58).
VIDEO SEL
– Press repeatedly to select the video
source (page 58).
ANALOG ATT
– Attenuates (lowers) the level of an
analog input signal to prevent distortion (page 58).
SR+
– Switches the SR+ mode on/off (page 54).
DIMMER
MIDNIGHT/LOUDNESS
– Dims or brightens the display (page 59).
– Use Midnight when
listening to movie soundtracks at low volume. Use
Loudness to boost the bass and treble at low volume
(page 30).
DIALOG E
– Use to make dialog stand out when
watching TV or a movie (page 30).
S. RETRIEVER
– Press to restore CD quality sound to
compressed audio sources (page 30).
Press
TUNER
first to access:
D.ACCESS
– After pressing, you can access a radio
station directly using the number buttons (page 33).
CLASS
– Switches between the three banks (classes)
of radio station presets (page 33).
5 Tuner/component control buttons/
SETUP
These button controls can be accessed after you have
selected the corresponding input source button (
DVR1
, TV, etc.). The
BAND, T.EDIT
and
PTY SEARCH
DVD,
tuner controls are explained from page 33. Press
RECEIVER
first to access the following controls:
AV PARAMETER
– Use to access the AV options
(page 57).
SETUP
– Use to access the System Setup menu
(page 36).
CH LEVEL
then use
RETURN
– Press repeatedly to select a channel,
/
to adjust the level (page 47).
– Press to confirm and exit the current
menu screen (also use to return to the previous menu
with DVDs or to select closed captioning with DTV).
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6
Use the arrow buttons when setting up your surround
sound system (page 36) and the AV options (page 57).
Also used to control DVD menus/options and for deck 1
of a double cassette deck player. Use the
buttons to find radio frequencies and use
find preset stations (page 33).
7 TV CONTROL buttons
These buttons are dedicated to control the TV assigned to
the
TV CTRL
up to this system assign it to the
button. If you have two TVs, assign the main TV to the
CTRL
TV – Use to turn on/off the power of the TV.
TV VOL +/–
INPUT SELECT
TV CH +/–
8 Component control buttons
The main buttons (, , etc.) are used to control a
component after you have selected it using the input
source buttons.
The controls above these buttons can be accessed after
you have selected the corresponding input source button
(for example
can be accessed when listening to the built-in tuner:
MPX
of FM broadcasts. If the signal is weak then switching
to mono will improve the sound quality (page 33).
DISP
radio frequencies (page 34). Also used to display
RDS information (page 34).
EON
broadcasting traffic or news information (page 35).
9
STATUS
Press to check selected receiver settings (page 59).
10
MULTI OPE
Use this button to perform multi operations (page 63).
11
SHIFT
Press to access the controls outlined in white boxes (for
example,
selected input source in the remote control LCD.
12
SOURCE
Press to turn on/off other components connected to the
receiver (see page 61 for more on this).
13 Character display (LCD)
This display shows information when transmitting
control signals.
The following commands are shown when you’re setting
the remote to control other components (see
the rest of your system
(TUNE/ST) /
button. Thus if you only have one TV to hook
button (see page 61 for more on this).
– Use to adjust the volume on your TV.
– Use to select channels.
DVD, DVR1
– Switches between stereo and mono reception
– Switches between named station presets and
– Use to search for programs that are
INPUT SELECT
ENTER
TUNE
ST
/
TV CTRL
– Use to select the TV input signal.
or TV). The following controls
), or to display the currently
on page 61):
input source
Controlling
/
to
TV
SETUP
– Indicates the setup mode, from which you
choose the options below.
PRESET
– See
page 61.
LEARNING
remote controls
MULTI OP
page 63.
SYS OFF
page 63.
DIRECT F
RENAME
page 63.
ERASE
settings
RESET
page 62.
READ ID
14 RECEIVER
Switches the remote to control the receiver (used to
select the green commands above the number buttons
(ANALOG ATT, etc)). Also use this button to set up
surround sound (page 8, page 36).
15 VOL +/–
Use to set the listening volume.
16 MUTE
Mutes the sound or restores the sound if it has been
muted (adjusting the volume also restores the sound).
17 Receiver controls
SIGNAL SEL – Use to select an input signal (page 29).
SBch – Use to select the surround/virtual back
channel mode (page 29).
STEREO – Switches between direct and stereo
playback. Direct playback bypasses the tone controls
and any other signal processing for the most
accurate reproduction of a source (page 28).
THX – Press to select a Home THX listening mode
(page 27).
STANDARD – Press for Standard decoding and to
switch between the various 2Pro Logic IIx and
Neo:6 options (page 26).
ADV.SURR – Use to switch between the various
surround modes (page 27).
18
PHASE – Press to switch on/off Phase Control
(page 10).
MCACC – Press to switch between MCACC presets
(page 28).
S.DIRECT – Press to select Auto Surround (page 26)
or Stream Direct (page 28) listening.
Selecting preset codes directly
–
See
Programming signals from other
on page 61.
– See
Multi Operation and System Off
– See
Multi Operation and System Off
– See
Direct function
– See
Renaming input source names
– See
Erasing one of the remote control button
on page 62.
– See
Resetting the remote control presets
– See
Confirming preset codes on page 62.
on page 63.
on
on
on
on
on
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RECEIVER
SHIFT
STEREO
STATUS
SIGNAL SEL
THX
ADV.SURR
SBch
MULTI OPE
STANDARD
PHASE
S.DIRECT
MCACC
Listening to your system
Chapter 5:
Listening to your system
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Important
• The listening modes and many features described in
this section may not be available depending on the
current source, settings and status of the receiver.
See
Listening modes with different input signal
formats
on page 75 for more on this.
Tip
• The listening modes described below can also be
selected using the front panel controls. Simply press
LISTENING MODE
you want, then use the
repeatedly to access the modes
MULTI JOG
to select a
Listening in surround sound
Using this receiver, you can listen to any source in
surround sound. However, the options available will
depend on your speaker setup and the type of source
you’re listening to.
If you connected surround back speakers, see also
surround back channel processing
Standard surround sound
The following modes provide basic surround sound for
stereo and multichannel sources.
on page 29.
3
particular listening mode (after five seconds the
mode is automatically set).
Auto playback
There are many ways to listen back to sources using this
receiver, but for the simplest, most direct listening option
is the Auto Surround feature. The receiver automatically
detects what kind of source you’re playing and selects
S.DIRECT
1
2
for
multichannel or stereo playback as necessary.
STEREO
SBch
STATUS
SIGNAL SEL
MULTI OPE
THX
STANDARD
ADV.SURR
SHIFT
PHASE
MCACC
S.DIRECT
RECEIVER
•While listening to a source, press
auto playback of a source.
AUTO SURROUND
shows briefly in the display before
showing the decoding or playback format. Check the
digital format indicators in the front panel display to see
how the source is being processed.
Note
1• Stereo surround (matrix) formats are decoded accordingly using
for more on these decoding formats).
• The Auto Surround feature is canceled if you connect headphones or select the multichannel analog inputs.
2 For more options using this button, see
3 In modes that give 6.1 channel sound, the same signal is heard from both surround back speakers.
4 If surround back channel processing (page 29) is switched
back speaker setting
5 When listening to 2-channel sources in Dolby Pro Logic IIx Music mode, there are three further parameters you can adjust: Center Width, Dimension,
and Panorama. See
6 When listening to 2-channel sources in Neo:6 Music mode, you can also adjust the center image effect (see
on page 38 is set to anything but
Setting the AV options
Using Stream Direct
on page 57 to adjust them.
on page 28.
OFF
Normal (SB)
, or the surround back speakers are set to NO (this happens automatically if the
), 2
•While listening to a source, press
STANDARD
If necessary, press repeatedly to select a listening mode.
• If the source is Dolby Digital, DTS, or Dolby Surround
encoded, the proper decoding format will
automatically be selected and shows in the display.
With two channel sources
•
2
Pro Logic IIx MOVIE
, you can select from:
– Up to 7.1 channel sound,
especially suited to movie sources
•
2
Pro Logic IIx MUSIC
especially suited to music sources
•2 Pro Logic IIx GAME
– Up to 7.1 channel sound,
5
– Up to 7.1 channel sound,
especially suited to video games
•
2
PRO LOGIC
– 4.1 channel surround sound (sound
from the surround speakers is mono)
•
Neo:6 CINEMA
– 6.1 channel sound, especially
suited to movie sources
•
Neo:6 MUSIC
to music sources
– 6.1 channel sound, especially suited
6
With multichannel sources, if you have connected
surround back speaker(s) and have selected
can select (according to format):
Neo:6 CINEMA
Pro Logic IIx
or 2
Pro Logic IIx MOVIE
becomes 2
Pro Logic II
(see
Listening in surround sound
(5.1 channel sound).
Setting the AV options
SBch ON
on page 57).
Using
.
, you
above
Surround
4
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Listening to your system
RECEIVER
SHIFT
STEREO
STATUS
SIGNAL SEL
THX
ADV.SURR
SBch
MULTI OPE
STANDARD
PHASE
S.DIRECT
MCACC
05
•2
Pro Logic IIx MOVIE
– See above (only available
when you’re using two surround back speakers)
•
2 Pro Logic IIx MUSIC
•
Dolby Digital EX
– See above
– Creates surround back channel
sound for 5.1 channel sources and provides pure
decoding for 6.1 channel sources (like Dolby Digital
•
THX Select2 CINEMA
– Allows you to hear 7.1
channel playback with 5.1 channel sources
•
THX MUSICMODE
– Allows you to hear 7.1 channel
playback with 5.1 channel sources
•
THX GAMES MODE
– Allows you to hear 7.1 channel
playback from the output of a video game console
Surround EX)
•
DTS-ES
– Allows you to hear 6.1 channel playback
with DTS-ES encoded sources
•
DTS Neo:6
– Allows you to hear 6.1 channel playback
with DTS encoded sources
Using the Home THX modes
THX and Home THX are technical standards created by
Using the Advanced surround effects
The Advanced surround effects can be used for a variety
of additional surround sound effects. Most Advanced
Surround modes are designed to be used with film
soundtracks, but some modes are also suited for music
sources. Try different settings with various soundtracks
to see which you like.
THX Ltd. for cinema and home theater sound. Home THX
is designed to make home theater audio sound more like
what you hear in a cinema.
Different THX options will be available depending on the
source and the setting for surround back channel
processing (see
on page 29 for more on this).
•Press
With two channel sources
a matrix-decoding process for the
(see
Listening in surround sound
explanation of each process):
•
2 Pro Logic IIx MOVIE+THX
•2
PRO LOGIC+THX
• Neo:6 CINEMA+THX
• THX GAMES MODE
With multichannel sources
repeatedly to select from:
•
THX CINEMA
your home theatre system using all the speakers in
your setup
•
2 Pro Logic IIx MOVIE+THX
movie sources, this allows you to hear 7.1 channel
playback with 5.1 channel sources
•
THX Surround EX
Using surround back channel processing
STEREO
SBch
STATUS
SIGNAL SEL
MULTI OPE
THX
STANDARD
ADV.SURR
SHIFT
PHASE
MCACC
S.DIRECT
RECEIVER
THX (HOME THX
) to select a listening mode.
, press
THX
repeatedly to select
THX CINEMA
above for an
, press
2
THX (HOME THX)
– Gives you cinema-quality sound from
– Especially suited to
– Allows you to hear 6.1 or 7.1
mode
1
•Press
mode.
•
ADV.SURR
3
ACTION
repeatedly to select a listening
– Designed for action movies with dynamic
soundtracks
•
SCI-FI
– Designed for science fiction with lots of
special effects
•
DRAMA
MUSICAL
•
– Designed for movies with lots of dialog
– Creates a concert hall-type sound for
musicals
•
MONOFILM
– Creates surround sound from mono
soundtracks
•
7-D THEATER
•
CLASSICAL
CHAMBER
•
•
JAZZ
– Creates the sound of a small jazz club
•
ROCK
DANCE
•
•
7ch STEREO
– Creates an extra wide stereo field
– Gives a large concert hall-type sound
– Creates a space with alot of reverb
– Creates a live concert sound for rock music
– Designed for music with lots of bass
– Gives multichannel sound to a stereo
source, using all of your speakers.
•
ADV.VIR. SURR.
– A virtual surround effect using
just the subwoofer and front speakers.
•
PhonesSurround
– When listening through
headphones, you can still get the effect of overall
surround.
channel playback with 5.1 channel sources
Note
1 You can’t use the THX modes when headphones are connected.
2 If you only have one surround back speaker connected, 2Pro Logic IIx MOVIE+THX, THX Select2 CINEMA, THX MUSICMODE and THX GAMES MODE are not available.
3• Depending on the source and the sound mode you have selected, you may not get sound from the surround back speakers in your setup. For more on
this, refer to Using surround back channel processing on page 29.
• If you press ADV. SURR when the headphones are connected, the PhonesSurround mode will automatically be selected.
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RECEIVER
SHIFT
STEREO
STATUS
SIGNAL SEL
THX
ADV.SURR
SBch
MULTI OPE
STANDARD
PHASE
S.DIRECT
MCACC
Listening to your system
Tip
• When an Advanced Surround listening mode is
selected (except
can be adjusted using the
Setting the AV options
ADV.VIR. SURR.
EFFECT
on page 57.
), the effect level
parameter in
Listening in stereo
When you select
through just the front left and right speakers (and
possibly your subwoofer depending on your speaker
settings). Dolby Digital, DTS and WMA9 Pro
multichannel sources are downmixed to stereo.
STEREO
STATUS
MULTI OPE
SHIFT
, you will hear the source
STEREO
SBch
SIGNAL SEL
THX
STANDARD
ADV.SURR
PHASE
MCACC
S.DIRECT
•
PURE DIRECT
– Analog sources are heard without
any digital processing. No sound is output from the
Second Zone in this mode.
Selecting MCACC presets
• Default setting:
If you have calibrated your system for different listening
positions
1
, you can switch between settings to suit the
kind of source you’re listening to and where you’re sitting
(for example, watching movies from a sofa, or playing a
video game close to the TV).
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RECEIVER
•While listening to a source, press
playback.
STEREO
for stereo
•While listening to a source, press
MCACC
Press repeatedly to select one of the six MCACC presets2
or to switch calibration off. See
Data Management
page 43 to check and manage your current settings.
Using Stream Direct
Use the Stream Direct modes when you want to hear the
truest possible reproduction of a source. All unnecessary
signal processing is bypassed, and you’re left with the
pure analog or digital sound source (see
with different input signal formats
STEREO
SBch
STATUS
SIGNAL SEL
MULTI OPE
THX
STANDARD
ADV.SURR
SHIFT
PHASE
MCACC
S.DIRECT
RECEIVER
1 While listening to a source, press S.DIRECT
(
AUTO SURR/STREAM DIRECT) to select the mode
you want.
Check the digital format indicators in the front panel
display to see how the source is being processed.
•
AUTO SURROUND
•
DIRECT
– Sources are heard according to the
– See
Auto playback
settings made in the Surround Setup (speaker
setting, channel level, speaker distance, acoustic
calibration EQ, and X-curve), as well as with dual
mono, the input attenuator, and any sound delay and
hi-bit/hi-sampling settings. You will hear sources
according to the number of channels in the signal.
Note
1 Different presets might also have separate calibration settings for the same listening position, depending on how you’re using your system. These presets can be set in
have already completed.
2 You can’t use these settings when
Automatically setting up for surround sound (MCACC)
MULTI CH IN
Stream direct
on page 77).
on page 26.
on page 8 or
is selected, and they have no effect when headphones are connected.
Automatic MCACC (Expert)
on page 36, either of which you should
.
on
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Listening to your system
RECEIVER
SHIFT
STEREO
STATUS
SIGNAL SEL
THX
ADV.SURR
SBch
MULTI OPE
STANDARD
PHASE
S.DIRECT
MCACC
Choosing the input signal
You need to hook up a component to both analog and
digital inputs on the receiver to select between input
1
signals.
STEREO
SBch
SIGNAL SEL
STATUS
MULTI OPE
THX
STANDARD
ADV.SURR
SHIFT
PHASE
MCACC
S.DIRECT
The table below indicates when you will hear the
surround back channel when playing various kinds of
sources. (
=Sound plays through surround back
speaker(s))
05
RECEIVER
•Press
SIGNAL SEL (SIGNAL SELECT
) to select the
input signal corresponding to the source component.
Each press cycles through the options as follows:
AUTO
•
– This is the default setting. The receiver
selects the first available signal in the following
order:
DIGITAL; ANALOG
•
ANALOG
•
DIGITAL
HDMI
•
•
PCM
When set to
– Selects an analog signal.
– Selects an optical or coaxial digital signal.
– Selects an HDMI signal.
– Only PCM signals are output.3
DIGITAL
or
Dolby Digital decoding,
and
WMA9 Pro
lights to indicate decoding of a WMA9
.
2
AUTO, 2 DIGITAL
DTS
lights with DTS decoding,
lights with
Pro signal.
•Press
the surround back channel options.
Each press cycles through the options as follows:
SBch ON
•
example, a surround back channel will be generated
for 5.1 encoded material)
•
SBch AUTO
decoding for 6.1 encoded sources (for example,
Dolby Digital EX or DTS-ES)
•
SBch OFF
Using the Virtual Surround Back mode
When you’re not using surround back speakers,
selecting this mode allows you to hear a virtual surround
back channel through your surround speakers. You can
choose to listen to sources with no surround back
channel information, or if the material sounds better in
the format (for example, 5.1) for which it was originally
encoded, you can have the receiver only apply this effect
Using surround back channel processing
• Default setting:
You can have the receiver automatically use 6.1 or 7.1
decoding for 6.1 encoded sources (for example, Dolby
Digital EX or DTS-ES), or you can choose to always use
6.1 or 7.1 decoding (for example, with 5.1 encoded
material). With 5.1 encoded sources, a surround back
channel will be generated, but the material may sound
better in the 5.1 format for which it was originally
encoded (in which case, you can simply switch surround
back channel processing off).
SBch ON
to 6.1 encoded sources like Dolby Digital EX or DTS-ES.
The table indicates when you will hear the virtual
surround back channel. (
channel is active)
•Press
the virtual surround back channel options.
Each press cycles through the options as follows:
•
VirtualSB ON
(for example, on 5.1 encoded material)
•
VirtualSB AUTO
automatically applied to 6.1 encoded sources (for
example, Dolby Digital EX or DTS-ES)
SBch
(SBch PROCESSING) repeatedly to cycle
– 6.1 or 7.1 decoding is always used (for
– Automatically switches to 6.1 or 7.1
– Maximum 5.1 playback
=Virtual surround back
SBch
(SBch PROCESSING) repeatedly to cycle
– Virtual Surround Back is always used
– Virtual Surround Back is
4
Note
1• This receiver can only play back Dolby Digital, PCM (32 kHz to 96 kHz), DTS (including DTS 96 kHz/24 bit) and WMA9 Pro digital signal formats. With
other digital signal formats, set to
• You may get digital noise when a LD or CD player compatible with DTS is playing an analog signal. To prevent noise, make the proper digital connec-
tions (page 15) and set the signal input to
• Some DVD players don’t output DTS signals. For more details, refer to the instruction manual supplied with your DVD player.
2 When the
3• This is useful if you find there is a slight delay before
4• You can’t use the Virtual Surround Back mode with headphones, or with the
page 45.
HDMI
option in
• When
PCM
is selected, noise may be output during playback of non-PCM sources. Please select another input signal if this is a problem.
• You can only use the Virtual Surround Back mode if the surround speakers are on and the
• Depending on the input signal and the listening mode, the Virtual Surround Back mode may not be effective.
ANALOG
(the
DIGITAL
Setting the AV options
MULTI CH IN, TUNER
.
on page 57 is set to
AUTO
recognizes the PCM signal on a CD, for instance.
and
USB
input functions are all fixed to
THROUGH
, the sound will be heard through your TV, not from this receiver.
THX, STEREO
ANALOG
or Stream Direct modes.
Surr Back
setting is set to NO in the
).
Speaker Setting
on
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Listening to your system
• VirtualSB OFF – Virtual Surround Back mode is
switched off
SBch
Type of source
Dolby Digital EX/DTS-ES / WMA9 Pro encoded
multichannel sources with 6.1ch surround
Dolby Digital/DTS/WMA9 Pro encoded and
DVD-Audio multichannel sources
Dolby Digital/DTS/PCM/WMA9 Pro encoded
and DVD-Audio stereo sources
Analog 2-channel (stereo) sourcesON
a. Only applicable when using the Virtual Surround Back mode.
b.Not applicable when using the Virtual Surround Back mode.
Processing /
Virtual SB
mode
ON
AUTO
ON
AUTO
ON
AUTO
AUTO
Multichannel
sources
2 Pro Logic IIx2 Pro LogicNeo:6
Standard / THX
b
b
Stereo sources
a
a
Advanced
surround
Using Midnight and Loudness
The Midnight listening feature allows you to hear effective surround sound of movies at low volume levels. The
effect automatically adjusts according to the volume at
which you’re listening. The Loudness listening feature
can be used to get good bass and treble from music
sources at low volume levels.
•Press
RECEIVER
then press MIDNIGHT/LOUDNESS
to switch between MIDNIGHT, LOUDNESS, and OFF.
Using the Sound Retriever
When audio data is removed during the WMA/MP3/
MPEG-4 AAC compression process, sound quality often
suffers from an uneven sound image. The Sound
Retriever feature employs new DSP technology that
helps bring CD quality sound back to compressed 2channel audio by restoring sound pressure and
smoothing jagged artifacts left over after compression.
•Press
RETRIEVER) to switch the sound retriever on or off.
RECEIVER
then press
S. RETRIEVER (SOUND
Enhancing dialog
• Default setting: OFF
The Dialog Enhancement feature localizes dialog in the
center channel to make it stand out from other
background sounds in a TV or movie soundtrack.
•
Press
RECEIVER
then p
ress DIALOG E to switch
dialog enhancement on or off.
Using the tone controls
Depending on what you are listening to, you may want to
adjust the bass or treble using the front panel tone
1
control.
1 Press TONE to select the frequency you want to
adjust.
Press to switch between BASS and TREBLE.
2 Use the
bass or treble as necessary.
The bass and treble can be adjusted from –6 to +6 (dB).
• Wait about five seconds for your changes to be input
automatically.
MULTI JOG
dial to change the amount of
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Note
1 The tone controls are only available when STEREO is selected (except when STEREO is selected using AUTO SURROUND).
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USB playback
Chapter 6:
USB playback
06
Using the USB interface
It is possible to listen to two-channel audio1 using the
USB interface on the front of this receiver. Connect a
USB mass storage device
1 Press USB (
SHIFT+TUNER
2
as shown below.
).
2 Connect your USB device.
The USB terminal is located on the front panel.
PHONES
SYSTEM
VIDEO/GAME
TUNING/
TUNER
TONE
SETUP
MULTI JOG
STATION
SPEAKERSRETURN
EDIT
INPUT
USB
DIGITAL INAUDIO RLVIDEO
MCACC
SETUP MIC
S-VIDEO
This receiver
USB mass
storage device
3 Press (play) to start playback.
Files/folders play in sequential order based on the
filename (according to the Unicode standard). Within a
given directory, all files are played before continuing to
folders/subfolders.
• Make sure the receiver is in standby when
disconnecting the USB device.
Basic playback controls
The following table shows the basic controls on the
remote for USB playback.
Button
What it does
Starts normal playback.
Pauses/unpauses playback.
Press to start fast reverse scanning (press twice
for high-speed scanning).
Press to start fast forward scanning.
(press twice for high-speed scanning).
Skips to the start of the current track, then
previous tracks.
Skips to the next track.
Important
If a
USB ERR
message lights in the display, try following
the points below:
Error
USB ERR1
USB ERR2
USB ERR3
What it means
The power requirements of the USB device
are too high for this receiver.
The USB device is incompatible
See
USB interface
on page 71 for more on this
error message.
• Switch the receiver off, then on again.
• Reconnect the USB device with the receiver switched
off.
• Select another input source (like
switch back to
USB
.
DVD/CD
), then
• Use a dedicated AC adapter (supplied with the
device) for USB power.
If this doesn’t remedy the problem, it is likely your USB
device is incompatible.
Compressed audio compatibility
Note that although most standard bit/sampling rate
combinations for compressed audio are compatible,
some irregularly encoded files may not play back. The list
below shows compatible formats for compressed audio
files:
•
MP3
(MPEG-1/2/2.5 Audio Layer 3) – Sampling rates:
8 kHz to 48 kHz; Bit rates: 8 kbps to 320 kbps (128
kbps or higher recommended); File extension:
•
WMA
(Windows Media Audio) – Sampling rates: 32
kHz / 44.1 kHz; Bit rates: 32 kbps to 192 kbps (128
kbps or higher recommended); File extension:
WMA9 Pro and WMA lossless encoding: No
•
AAC
(MPEG-4 Advanced Audio Coding) – Sampling
rates: 11.025 kHz to 48 kHz; Bit rates: 16 kbps to 320
kbps (128 kbps or higher recommended); File
extension:
.m4a
; Apple lossless encoding: No
.mp3
.wma
;
Note
1 This includes playback of WMA/MP3/MPEG-4 AAC files (except files with copy-protection or restricted playback).
2• Compatible USB devices include external magnetic hard drives, portable flash memory (particularly keydrives) and digital audio players (MP3 players)
of format FAT16/32. It is not possible to connect this unit to a personal computer for USB playback.
• Pioneer cannot guarantee compatibility (operation and/or bus power) with all USB mass storage devices and assumes no responsibility for any loss
of data that may occur when connected to this receiver.
• With large amounts of data, it may take longer for the receiver to read the contents of a USB device.
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USB playback
Other compatibility information
• VBR (variable bit rate) MP3/WMA/MPEG-4 AAC
playback: Yes
• DRM (Digital Rights Management) protection
compatible: Yes (DRM-protected audio files will not
play in this receiver).
About MPEG-4 AAC
Advanced Audio Coding (AAC) is at the core of the
MPEG-4 AAC standard, which incorporates MPEG-2
AAC, forming the basis of the MPEG-4 audio
compression technology. The file format and extension
used depend on the application used to encode the AAC
file. This unit plays back AAC files encoded by iTunes
bearing the extension '
play, and files encoded with some versions of iTunes
may not play.
Apple and iTunes are trademarks of Apple Computer, Inc., registered
in the U.S. and other countries.
About WMA
1
®
.m4a
'. DRM-protected files will not
®
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The Windows Media® logo printed on the box indicates
that this receiver can playback Windows Media Audio
content.
WMA is an acronym for Windows Media Audio and refers
to an audio compression technology developed by
Microsoft Corporation. This unit plays back WMA files
encoded using Windows Media
extension '
.wma
'. Note that DRM-protected files will not
®
Player bearing the
play, and files encoded with some versions of Windows
®
Player may not play.
Media
Microsoft, Windows Media, and the Windows logo are trademarks, or
registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States
and/or other countries.
About DRM
DRM (digital rights management) copy protection is a
technology designed to prevent unauthorized copying by
restricting playback, etc. of compressed audio files on
devices other than the PC (or other recording equipment)
used to record it. For detailed information, please see the
instruction manuals or help files that came with your PC
and/or software.
Note
1 Note that in some cases playback time will not be displayed correctly.
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Using the tuner
Chapter 7:
Using the tuner
Listening to the radio
The following steps show you how to tune in to FM and
AM radio broadcasts using the automatic (search) and
manual (step) tuning functions. If you already know the
frequency of the station you want, see
station
below. Once you are tuned to a station you can
memorize the frequency for recall later—see
station presets
RECEIVER
AV PRE-PROGRAM
REM
OTE C
ONTROL UNIT
DVD
CD-R/TAPE
iPod
1 Press the
on page 33 for more on how to do this.
SYSTEM OFF
INPUT
SELECT
MED AND LEAR
TV DVR1
NING
DVR 2CD
USBHDMI2
TUNERHDMI1
SOURCE
TV CTRL
RECEIVER
TUNER
DIALOG E
S.RETRIEVER
D.ACCESS
+10
AV PARAMETERCH LEVEL
TOP MENU
TUNE
STST
ENTER
SETUP
TUNE
PTY SEARCH
GUIDE
TV CONTROL
INPUT
TV CH
TV VOL
SELECT
button to select the tuner.
2 Use the BAND button to change the band (FM or
AM), if necessary.
Each press switches the band between FM and AM.
3 Tune to a station.
There are three ways to do this:
Automatic tuning
To search for stations in the currently selected band,
press and hold
TUNE
/
receiver will start searching for the next station,
stopping when it has found one. Repeat to search for
other stations.
Manual tuning
To change the frequency one step at a time, press
TUNE
/
.
High speed tuning
Press and hold
TUNE
/
Release the button at the frequency you want.
Improving FM stereo sound
If the
TUNED
or
tuning to an FM station because the signal is weak, press
STEREO
the
MPX
button to switch the receiver into mono
reception mode. This should improve the sound quality
and allow you to enjoy the broadcast.
indicators don't light when
Tuning directly to a
Saving
REC
A
CLASS
DISC
ENTER
BAND
MPX
MENU
AUDIO
STATUS
MULTI OPE
SHIFT
DISP
T.EDIT
RETURN
VOL
EON
REC STOP JUKEBOX
B
CDE
HDD
SUBTITLE
CH
SIGNAL SEL
THX
STANDARD
PHASE
MCACC
MUTE
DVD
CH
STEREO
SBch
ADV.SURR
S.DIRECT
for about a second. The
for high speed tuning.
Tuning directly to a station
Sometimes, you'll already know the frequency of the
station you want to listen to. In this case, you can simply
enter the frequency directly using the number buttons on
the remote control.
1 Press the
TUNER
button to select the tuner.
2 Use the BAND button to change the band (FM or
AM), if necessary.
Each press switches the band between FM and AM.
3 Press D.ACCESS (Direct Access).
4 Use the number buttons to enter the frequency of
the radio station.
For example, to tune to
If you make a mistake halfway through, press
106.00
(FM), press 1, 0, 6, 0, 0.
D.ACCESS
twice to cancel the frequency and start over.
Saving station presets
If you often listen to a particular radio station, it's
convenient to have the receiver store the frequency for
easy recall whenever you want to listen to that station.
This saves the effort of manually tuning in each time. This
receiver can memorize up to 30 stations, stored in three
banks, or classes, (A, B and C) of 10 stations each. When
saving an FM frequency, the
also stored.
RECEIVER
AV PRE-PROGRAM
REM
OTE C
ONTROL UNIT
DVD
CD-R/TAPE
iPod
SELECT
MED AND LEAR
TV DVR1
SOURCE
NING
DVR 2CD
TV CTRL
USBHDMI2
RECEIVER
TUNERHDMI1
SYSTEM OFF
INPUT
1 Tune to a station you want to memorize.
See
Listening to the radio
2 Press T.EDIT (TUNER EDIT).
The display shows
STATION MEMORY
memory class.
3 Press CLASS to select one of the three classes then
press ST
/
to select the station preset you want.
You can also use the number buttons to select a station
preset.
4 Press
After pressing
ENTER
.
ENTER
blinking and the receiver stores the station.
MPX
setting (see page 33) is
DIALOG E
S.RETRIEVER
D.ACCESS
AV PARAMETERCH LEVEL
TOP MENU
SETUP
PTY SEARCH
GUIDE
TV VOL
+10
TUNE
STST
ENTER
TUNE
TV CONTROL
INPUT
TV CH
SELECT
CLASS
ENTER
MENU
T.EDIT
RETURN
BAND
VOL
DISC
MPX
AUDIO
DISP
STATUS
MULTI OPE
SHIFT
REC
A
EON
REC STOP JUKEBOX
B
CDE
SUBTITLE
SIGNAL SEL
THX
STANDARD
PHASE
MUTE
HDD
DVD
CH
CH
STEREO
SBch
ADV.SURR
MCACC
S.DIRECT
on page 33 for more on this.
, then a blinking
, the preset class and number stop
07
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STEREO
STATUS
SIGNAL SEL
THX
ADV.SURR
SBch
MPX
B
CDE
EON
AUDIO
DISP
SUBTITLE
MULTI OPE
STANDARD
REC STOP JUKEBOX
HDD
CH
CH
DVD
Using the tuner
Naming station presets
For easier identification, you can name your station
presets.
1 Choose the station preset you want to name.
See
Listening to station presets
2 Press T.EDIT (TUNER EDIT).
The display shows
STATION NAME
cursor at the first character position.
3 Input the name you want.
Choose from the following characters for a name up to
four characters long.
• The name is stored when
choosing the fourth character.
Tip
• To erase a station name, simply repeat steps 1 to 3
and input four spaces instead of a name.
• Once you have named a station preset, you can press
DISP
when listening to a station to switch the display
between name and frequency.
below for how to do this.
, then a blinking
[space]
ENTER
is pressed after
An introduction to RDS
Radio Data System (RDS) is a system used by most FM
radio stations to provide listeners with various kinds of
information—the name of the station and the kind of
show they’re broadcasting, for example.
One feature of RDS is that you can search by type of
program. For example, you can search for a station that’s
broadcasting a show with the program type,
You can search the following program types:
NEWS –
News
AFFAIRS
– Current Affairs
INFO
– General Information
SPORT
– Sport
EDUCATE
DRAMA
CULTURE
regional culture, theater,
etc.
SCIENCE
technology
VARIED
based material, such as
quiz shows or interviews.
POP M
ROCK M
EASY M
LIGHT M
music
CLASSICS
classical music
OTHER M
fitting above categories
WEATHER
reports
– Educational
– Radio plays, etc.
– National or
– Science and
– Usually talk-
– Pop music
– Rock music
– Easy listening
– ‘Light’ classical
– ‘Serious’
– Music not
– Weather
FINANCE
– Stock market
reports, commerce,
trading, etc.
CHILDREN
children
SOCIAL
RELIGION
concerning religion
PHONE IN
expressing their views by
phone
TRAVEL
travel rather than traffic
announcements
LEISURE
interests and hobbies
JAZZ
COUNTRY
NATION M
music in a language other
than English
OLDIES
from the ’50s and ’60s
FOLK M
DOCUMENT
– Programs for
– Social affairs
– Programs
– Public
– Holiday-type
– Leisure
– Jazz
– Country music
– Popular
– Popular music
– Folk music
– Documentary
JAZZ
1
.
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Listening to station presets
You will need to have some presets stored to do this. See
Saving station presets
already.
1 Press
TUNER
2 Press CLASS to select the class in which the station
is stored.
Press repeatedly to cycle through classes A, B and C.
3 Press ST
/
• You can also use the number buttons on the remote
control to recall the station preset.
above if you haven’t done this
to select the tuner.
to select the station preset you want.
Searching for RDS programs
One of the most useful features of RDS is the ability to
search for a particular kind of radio program. You can
search for any of the program types listed on the previous
page.
AV PARAMETERCH LEVEL
TOP MENU
STST
SETUP
PTY SEARCH
GUIDE
1 Press the BAND button to select the FM band.
2 Press the PTY SEARCH button.
SEARCH
3 Press
shows in the display.
ST
/
MENU
TUNE
T.EDIT
ENTER
RETURN
TUNE
BAND
TV CONTROL
to select the program type you
want to hear.
Note
1 In addition, there are three other program types,
for these, but the tuner will switch automatically to this RDS broadcast signal. NO DATA and NO TYPE appears when a program type cannot be found.
2 RDS is only possible in the FM band.
ALARM, NO DATA and NO TYPE. ALARM is used for emergency announcements. You can’t search
2
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Using the tuner
AV PARAMETERCH LEVEL
MPX
A
B
CDE
EON
AUDIO
DISP
SUBTITLE
REC
MUTE
REC STOP JUKEBOX
HDD
CH
CH
DVD
4 Press ENTER to search for the program type.
The system starts searching through the station presets
for a match. When it finds one, the search stops and the
station plays for five seconds.
5 If you want to keep listening to the station, press
ENTER within the 5 seconds.
If you don’t press
If
NO PTY
that program type at the time of the search.
Displaying RDS information
Use the
DISP
information available.
•Press
Each press changes the display as follows:
• Radio Text (
For example, a talk radio station may provide a phone
number as RT.
• Program Service Name (
station.
• Program Type (
program currently being broadcast.
• Current tuner frequency (
ENTER
, searching resumes.
is displayed it means the tuner couldn’t find
1
button to display the different types of RDS
2
DISP
for RDS information.
RT
) – Messages sent by the radio station.
PS
) – The name of the radio
PTY
) – This indicates the kind of
FREQ
)
Using EON
When EON (Enhanced Other Network information) is
turned on, the receiver jumps to an EON-linked
broadcast when it begins, even if a receiver function
other than the tuner is being used. It can’t be used in
areas that EON information isn’t transmitted and when
FM broadcast stations don’t transmit PTY data. When the
broadcast ends, the tuner returns to the original
frequency or function.
TOP MENU
STST
SETUP
PTY SEARCH
GUIDE
1 Press the
BAND
2 Press EON to select one of the possible modes.
Press repeatedly to switch between:
•
EON TA
(Traffic Announcement) – Sets the tuner to
pick up traffic information when it is broadcast.
•
EON NEWS
is broadcast.
•
OFF
– Switches off the EON feature.
When set to
TA
display lights (it flashes when receiving an EON
broadcast).
4
The indicator in the display lights when
the current station carries the EON service.
MENU
TUNE
T.EDIT
ENTER
RETURN
TUNE
BAND
button to select the FM band.
3
– Sets the tuner to pick up news when it
or
NEWS
, the
EON
indicator in the
5
07
Note
1 RDS searches station presets only. If no stations have been preset, or if the program type could not be found among the station presets
played.
FINISH
2• If any noise is picked up while displaying the RT scroll, some characters may be displayed incorrectly.
• If you see
the PS data display (if no PS data, the frequency is displayed).
• In the PTY display,
3 EON is only possible in the FM band.
4 You can’t search for traffic announcements and news at the same time.
5• You cannot operate the
• If you want to change to a function other than the tuner when the
means the search is complete.
NO RADIO TEXT DATA
NO DATA
in the RT display, it means no RT data is sent from the broadcast station. The display will automatically switch to
or
NONE
may be shown. In this case, the PS display is shown after a few seconds.
TUNER EDIT
and
PTY SEARCH
buttons while the
EON
indicator is flashing, press
EON
indicator in the display is lit.
EON MODE
to turn EON off.
NO PTY
is dis-
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The System Setup menu
Chapter 8:
The System Setup menu
Making receiver settings from the
System Setup menu
The following section shows you how to make detailed
settings to specify how you’re using the receiver (for
example, if you want to set up two speaker systems in
separate rooms), and also explains how to fine-tune
individual speaker system settings to your liking.
RECEIVER
AV PRE-PROGRAMMED
REMOTE CONTROL UNIT
DVD
CD-R/TAPE
iPod
INPUT
SELECT
AND LEARNING
TV DVR1
SYSTEM OFF
SOURCE
DVR 2CD
TV CTRL
USBHDMI2
RECEIVER
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1 Switch on the receiver and your TV.
Use the RECEIVER
button to switch on.
• If headphones are connected to the receiver,
disconnect them.
2 Press
the
SETUP
RECEIVER
button.
on the remote control, then press
2
An on-screen display (OSD) appears on your TV. Use
//
and select menu items. Press
and
ENTER
to navigate through the screens
RETURN
exit the current menu.
• Press
SETUP
at any time to exit the System Setup
menu.
3 Select the setting you want to adjust.
System Setup
1.Auto MCACC
2.Surr Back System
3.Manual MCACC
4.Data Management
5.Manual SP Setup
6.Input Setup
7.Other Setup
: Exit
•
Auto MCACC
surround sound (MCACC)
– See
Automatically setting up for
on page 8 for a quick and
effective automatic surround setup. See
MCACC (Expert)
below for a more detailed setup.
MIDNIGHT/
DIMMER
LOUDNESS
S.RETRIEVER
CLASS
DISC
ENTER
MENU
T.EDIT
ENTER
RETURN
BAND
TV CH
VOL
1
to confirm and
Automatic
/
Surr Back System
•
surround back speakers (see
setting
on page 38).
Manual MCACC
•
– Specify how you are using your
Surround back speaker
– Fine tune your speaker settings
and customize the Acoustic Calibration EQ (see
Manual MCACC setup
•
Data Management
on page 39).
– Check your MCACC presets
and manage them through copying, renaming or
deleting (see
Manual SP Setup
•
Data Management
on page 43).
– Specify the size, number,
distance and overall balance of the speakers you’ve
connected (see
•
Input Setup
digital and component video inputs (see
Setup menu
•
Other Setup
how you are using the receiver (see
menu
on page 56).
Manual speaker setup
on page 45).
– Specify what you’ve connected to the
The Input
on page 55).
– Make customized settings to reflect
The Other Setup
Automatic MCACC (Expert)
If your setup requires more detailed settings than those
provided in
(MCACC)
options below. You can calibrate your system differently
for up to six different MCACC presets
if you have different listening positions depending on the
type of source (for example, watching movies from a sofa,
or playing a video game close to the TV).
• Make sure the microphone and speakers are not
• Using the Auto MCACC Setup will overwrite any
• The screen saver will automatically appear after three
• The test tones used in the Auto MCACC Setup are
Automatically setting up for surround sound
on page 8, you can customize your setup
3
, which are useful
4
Important
moved during the Auto MCACC Setup.
existing settings for the MCACC preset you select.
minutes of inactivity.
Caution
output at high volume.
5
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Note
1 Make sure not to switch off the power when using the System Setup menu.
2• Note that when editing items in the
before pressing
• You can’t use the System Setup menu when the iPod input source is selected.
3 These are stored in memory and referred to as
4 You may also want to have separate calibration settings for the same listening position, depending on how you’re using your system.
5 Except in cases where you are only adjusting one parameter (i.e. channel level) from the
SETUP
.
Manual MCACC
MEMORY1–6
menu, you will need to first specify the MCACC preset you want to adjust by pressing
(or M1–6) until you rename them in
Data Management
Option
setup screen (step 3).
on page 43.
MCACC
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The System Setup menu
08
1 Connect the microphone to the MCACC
jack on the front panel.
Make sure there are no obstacles between the speakers
and the microphone.
S-VIDEO
VIDEO/GAME
INPUT
USB
MCACC
DIGITAL INAUDIO RLVIDEO
PHONES
SYSTEM
TUNING/
TUNER
SETUP
STATION
EDIT
TONE
SPEAKERSRETURN
MULTI JOG
SETUP MIC
If you have a tripod, use it to place the microphone so that
it’s about ear level at your normal listening position.
Otherwise, place the microphone at ear level using a
table or a chair.
2 Select ‘Auto MCACC’ from the System Setup menu
then press
ENTER
System Setup
1.Auto MCACC
2.Surr Back System
3.Manual MCACC
4.Data Management
5.Manual SP Setup
6.Input Setup
7.Other Setup
.
: Exit
1.Auto MCACC
Surr Back System
[ Normal (SB) ]
Data Save to
[M1. MEMORY 1 ]
Setting Start? [OK]
[Option]
ENTER:Next :Cancel
3 Make sure ‘Normal (SB)’ is selected,
2
MCACC preset
then select OK.
For a fully customized Auto MCACC setup, select
and set the following parameters:
1.Auto MCACC Option
Auto Mode
[ ALL ]
Speaker settings
will be updated.
THX Speaker NO
If you are using THX
speakers, select YES.
( Next )
: Return to Auto MCACC
Auto Mode
•
1. Auto MCACC Option
( Back )
EQ Type : FRONT ALIGN
Data Save to
M2. MEMORY 2
EQ Type : OFF
Data Save to
[ – – . – – – ]
: Return to Auto MCACC
– The default is
ALL
(recommended), but
you can limit the system calibration to only one
setting (to save time) if you want.
options are
Setting
Acoustic Cal EQ
•
THX Speaker (only available when the Auto Mode
above is
ALL, ALL (Keep SPsetting)
,
Channel Level, Speaker Distance
, and
Aco Cal EQ Pro.
ALL
or
Speaker Setting) – Select
are using THX speakers (set all speakers to
otherwise leave it set to
•
EQ Type (only available when the Auto Mode above is
Acoustic Cal EQ or
NO
.
Aco Cal EQ Pro.) – This
determines how the frequency balance is adjusted.
ALL CH ADJUST
(default) is a ‘flat’ setting where all
SETUP MIC
1
select an
1.Auto MCACC Option
Auto Mode
[ Aco Cal EQ Pro. ]
EQ Type
[ALL CH ADJUST]
Multi-Point NO
: Return to Auto MCACC
3
The available
,4
Speaker
YES
SMALL
Option
,
if you
FRONT ALIGN
sets all speakers in accordance with
the front speaker settings (no equalization is applied
to the front left and right channels), and
available when
ALL
is selected) allows you to save
OFF
calibration settings (such as speaker distance and
channel level) with no EQ or standing wave
adjustment to your selected preset.
•
Multi-Point (only available when the Auto Mode
above is
Acoustic Cal EQ or
Aco Cal EQ Pro.) – In
addition to measurements at the listening position,
you can use two more reference points for which test
tones will be analyzed for standing waves. This is
useful if you want to get a balanced ‘flat’ calibration
for several seating positions in your listening area.
Place the microphone at the reference point
indicated on-screen and note
the last microphone
placement will be at your main listening position:
2nd reference
point
12
Main listening
3
position
3rd reference
point
When you’re finished settings the options, press
RETURN
to go back to the Auto MCACC main setup.
4 Follow the instructions on-screen.
• Make sure the microphone is connected.
• If you’re using a subwoofer, it is automatically
detected every time you switch on the system. Make
sure it is on and the volume is at the middle position.
• See
Problems when using the Auto MCACC Setup
page 10 for notes regarding high background noise
levels and other possible interference.
5 Wait for the Auto MCACC Setup to finish outputting
test tones.
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.
• Do not adjust the volume during the test tones. This
may result in incorrect speaker settings.
(only
6
on
the speakers are set individually so no special
weighting is given to any one channel. Optionally,
Note
1 If you are planning on bi-amping your front speakers, or setting up a separate speaker system in another room, read through
ting
on page 38 and make sure to connect your speakers as necessary before continuing to step 4.
2 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
Aco Cal EQ Pro.
3 The
4 The
ALL (Keep SPsetting)
5 If you selected
6 Switch the Multi-Point setting OFF if you only use one listening position.
Data Management
measurement is also taken when
ALL
as your
on page 43).
option allows you to calibrate your system while leaving your current speaker setting (page 45) unchanged.
Auto Mode
setting, you can specify the MCACC preset where you want to save the
ALL
5
is selected. See
Professional Acoustic Calibration EQ
Surround back speaker set-
on page 41 for more on this.
FRONT ALIGN
and/or OFF settings.
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The System Setup menu
• With error messages (such as
Microphone Check
ambient noise (see
MCACC Setup
) select
Problems when using the Auto
on page 10) and verifying the mic
Ambient Noise
RETRY
after checking for
or
connection. If there doesn’t seem to be a problem,
you can simply select
OK
and continue.
6 If necessary, confirm the speaker configuration in
the OSD.
1
The configuration shown on-screen should reflect the
actual speakers you have.
Front [ YES ]
Center [ YES ]
Surround [ YES ]
SB [ Yx2 ]
SUB W. [ YES ]
[ OK ]
ERR
:Cancel
) in the right side
column (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
to select the speaker and
/
to change the setting
/
(and number for surround back) 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 for channel level, speaker
distance, and Acoustic Calibration EQ.
1.Auto MCACC
Now Analyzing
Subwoofer Check
:Cancel
…
1.Auto MCACC
Now Analyzing… (6/9)
Surround Analyzing
Speaker System [ OK ]
Channel Level [ OK ]
Speaker Distance [ ]
:Cancel
Again, try to be as quiet as possible while this is
happening. It may take 2 to 6 minutes.
• If you selected a
Multi-Point
setup (in step 3), you
will be asked to place the mic at the 2nd and 3rd
reference points before finally placing it at your main
listening position.
8 The Auto MCACC Setup has finished! Press
RETURN
to go back to the System Setup menu.
4a.MCACC Data Check
1.Speaker Setting
2.Channel Level
3.Speaker Distance
4.Standing Wave
5.Acoustic Cal EQ
ENTER:Next :Return
The settings made in the Auto MCACC Setup should give
you excellent surround sound from your system, but it is
also possible to adjust these settings manually using the
System Setup menu (starting on page 36).
2
You can also choose to view the settings by selecting
individual parameters from the
MCACC Data Check
screen:
•
Speaker Setting
– The size and number of speakers
you’ve connected (see page 45 for more on this)
•
Channel Level
– The overall balance of your speaker
system (see page 46 for more on this)
•
Speaker Distance
– The distance of your speakers
from the listening position (see page 47 for more on
3
this)
•
Standing Wave
– Filter settings to control lower
‘boomy’ frequencies (see page 40 for more on this)
•
Acoustic Cal EQ
– Adjustments to the frequency
balance of your speaker system based on the
acoustic characteristics of your room (see page 41
for more on this)
Press
ENTER
screen. When you’re finished, select
after you have finished checking each
RETURN
to go back
to the System Setup menu.
Surround back speaker setting
• Default setting:
There are several ways you can use the surround back
speaker channels with this system. In addition to a
normal home theater setup where they are used for the
surround back speakers, they can be used for bi-amping
the front speakers or as an independent speaker system
in another room.
Normal (SB)
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Note
1 This screen is only shown if you selected
2• Depending on the characteristics of your room, sometimes identical speakers with cone sizes of around 12 cm will end up with different size settings.
You can correct the setting manually using the
• 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.
3 Since the distance measurements have been set according to the sound characteristics of your speakers, there are cases where (for optimal surround
sound) the actual distance may differ from the speaker distance setting.
ALL
or
Speaker Setting
Manual speaker setup
in
Auto Mode
on page 45.
from the Auto MCACC Option menu.
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1 Select ‘Surr Back System’ from the System Setup
menu.
See
Making receiver settings from the System Setup menu
above if you’re not already at this screen.
System Setup
1.Auto MCACC
2.Surr Back System
3.Manual MCACC
4.Data Management
5.Manual SP Setup
6.Input Setup
7.Other Setup
: Exit
2.Surround Back System
Surround Back System
Normal (SB)
:Return
2 Select the surround back speaker setting.
•
Normal (SB)
– Select for normal home theater use
with surround back speakers in your main (speaker
system A) setup.
•
2nd Zone
– Select to use the (surround back) B
speaker terminals to listen to stereo playback in
another room (see
Second Zone speaker B setup
on
page 51).
•
Front Bi-Amp
amping your front speakers (see
speakers
3 When you’re finished, press
– Select this setting if you’re bi-
on page 52).
RETURN
Bi-amping your front
.
You will return to the System Setup menu.
Manual MCACC setup
You can use the settings in the Manual MCACC setup
menu to make detailed adjustments when you’re more
familiar with the system. Before making these settings,
you should have already completed
up for surround sound (MCACC)
You only need to make these settings once (unless you
change the placement of your current speaker system or
add new speakers).
Caution
• The test tones used in the System Setup are output at
high volume.
Important
• You will need to first specify the MCACC preset you
want to adjust by pressing
SETUP
(step 2 in
System Setup menu
Making receiver settings from the
on page 36).
• For some of the settings below, you’ll have to connect
the setup microphone to the front panel and place it
about ear level at your normal listening position. See
Automatically setting up for surround sound (MCACC)
on page 8 if you’re unsure how to do this. Also see
Problems when using the Auto MCACC Setup
page 10 for notes regarding high background noise
levels and other possible interference.
Automatically setting
on page 8.
MCACC
before pressing
on
• If you’re using a subwoofer, switch it on and turn up
the volume to the middle position.
1 Select ‘Manual MCACC’ from the System Setup
menu.
See
Making receiver settings from the System Setup menu
on page 36 if you’re not already at this screen.
System Setup
1.Auto MCACC
2.Surr Back System
3.Manual MCACC
4.Data Management
5.Manual SP Setup
6.Input Setup
7.Other Setup
: Exit
3.Manual MCACC
a.Fine Ch Level
b.Fine SP Distance
c.Standing Wave
d.EQ Adjust
e.EQ Professional
:Return
2 Select the setting you want to adjust.
If you’re doing this for the first time, you might want to
make these settings in order.
•
Fine Ch Level
balance of your speaker system (see
Level
below).
Fine SP Distance
•
your speaker system (see
– Make fine adjustments to the overall
Fine Channel
– Make precise delay settings for
Fine Speaker Distance
page 40).
•
Standing Wave
frequencies in your listening room (see
Wave
on page 40).
– Control overly resonant low
Standing
The last two settings are specifically for customizing the
parameters explained in
Acoustic Calibration EQ
on
page 41:
•
EQ Adjust
– Manually adjust the frequency balance
of your speaker system while listening to test tones
(see
Acoustic Calibration EQ
EQ Professional
•
– Calibrate your system based on
on page 41).
the direct sound coming from the speakers and make
detailed settings according to your room’s reverb
characteristics (see
EQ
on page 41).
Professional Acoustic Calibration
Fine Channel Level
• Default setting:
You can achieve better surround sound by properly
adjusting the overall balance of your speaker system. The
following setting can help you make detailed
adjustments that you may not achieve using the
speaker setup
1 Select ‘Fine Ch Level’ from the Manual MCACC setup
menu.
The volume increases to the 0 dB reference level.
3.Manual MCACC
a.Fine Ch Level
b.Fine SP Distance
c.Standing Wave
d.EQ Adjust
e.EQ Professional
0.0dB
on page 45.
:Return
(all channels)
3a.Fine Channel Level
Please Wait... 20
Caution!
Loud test tones
will be output.
Manual
:Cancel
on
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2 Adjust the level of the left channel.
This will be the reference speaker level, so you may want
to keep the level around 0 dB so that you’ll have plenty of
room to adjust the other speaker levels.
3a.Fine Channel Level
MCACC:M1. MEMORY 1
L(Reference)
+0.5dB
Enter:Next :Cancel
• After pressing
ENTER
, test tones will be output.
3 Select each channel in turn and adjust the levels (
– 10 dB )
Use
as necessary.
/
to adjust the volume of the speaker you
selected to match the reference speaker. When it sounds
like both tones are the same volume, press
to confirm
and continue to the next channel.
3a.Fine Channel Level
L +0.5dB (Reference)
R [ 0.0dB ]
C +1.0dB
SL [ -3.0dB ]
SR [ +10.0dB ]
SBL [ -10.0dB ]
SBR [ +9.5dB ]
SW [ -1.5dB ]
:Finish
2 Adjust the distance of the left channel from the
listening position.
3 Select each channel in turn and adjust the distance
as necessary.
Use
/
to adjust the delay of the speaker you selected
to match the reference speaker. The delay is measured in
terms of speaker distance from
+/
3b.Fine SP Distance
L
R [ 3.0 m ]
C
SL [ 3.0 m ]
SR [ 3.0 m ]
SBL [ 3.0 m ]
SBR [ 3.0 m ]
SW [ 3.0 m ]
0.1
3.0 m (Reference
2.5 m
:Finish
to
)
9.0
meters.
Listen to the reference speaker and use it to measure the
target channel. From the listening position, face the two
speakers with your arms outstretched pointing at each
speaker. Try to make the two tones sound as if they are
arriving simultaneously at a position slightly in front of
you and between your arm span.
1
• For comparison purposes, the reference speaker will
change depending on which speaker you select.
• If you want to go back and adjust a channel, simply
use
/
to select it.
4 When you're finished, press RETURN.
You will return to the Manual MCACC setup menu.
Fine Speaker Distance
• Default setting:
For proper sound depth and separation with your system,
it is necessary to add a slight bit of delay to some
speakers so that all sounds will arrive at the listening
position at the same time. The following setting can help
you make detailed adjustments that you may not achieve
using the
Manual speaker setup
1 Select ‘Fine SP Distance’ from the Manual MCACC
setup menu.
3.Manual MCACC
a.Fine Ch Level
b.Fine SP Distance
c.Standing Wave
d.EQ Adjust
e.EQ Professional
3.0 m
(all speakers)
below.
3b.Fine SP Distance
MCACC:M1. MEMORY 1
L(Reference)
3.0 m
When it sounds like the delay settings are matched up,
press
to confirm and continue to the next channel.
• For comparison purposes, the reference speaker will
change depending on which speaker you select.
• If you want to go back and adjust a channel, simply
use
/
to select it.
4 When you're finished, press RETURN.
You will return to the Manual MCACC setup menu.
Standing Wave
• Default setting: ON
Acoustic standing waves occur when, under certain
conditions, sound waves from your speaker system
resonate mutually with sound waves reflected off the
walls in your listening area. This can have a negative
effect on the overall sound, especially at certain lower
frequencies. Depending on speaker placement, your
listening position, and ultimately the shape of your room,
it results in an overly resonant (‘boomy’) sound. The
Standing Wave Control uses filters to reduce the effect of
overly resonant sounds in your listening area. During
:Return
Enter:Next :Cancel
playback of a source, you can customize the filters used
for Standing Wave Control for each of your MCACC
2
presets.
Note
1• If you can’t seem to achieve this by adjusting the distance setting, you may need to change the angle of your speakers very slightly.
• For better audibility, the subwoofer emits a continuous test tone (oscillating pulses are heard from your other speakers). Note that it may be difficult
to compare this tone with the other speakers in your setup (depending on the low frequency response of the reference speaker).
2• Since they will be overwritten, you may want to save the standing wave settings made with the Auto MCACC Setup to another MCACC preset.
• Standing Wave control filter settings cannot be changed during playback of sources using the HDMI connection.
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1 Select ‘Standing Wave’ from the Manual MCACC
setup menu.
3.Manual MCACC
a.Fine Ch Level
b.Fine SP Distance
c.Standing Wave
d.EQ Adjust
e.EQ Professional
:Return
3c.Standing Wave
MCACC : M1. MEMORY 1
Standing Wave Control
[ ON ]
Filter Ch
No. 1 2 3
f [ 68
Q [ 5.0
A
T
[ 0.0
T
MAIN
Hz
] [ 120
Hz
] [ 201
] [ 5.0 ] [ 5.0 ]
dB
] [ 0.0
dB
] [ 0.0
:Finish
Hz
]
dB
]
2 Select ‘ON’ (if it is not already selected) then adjust
the parameters for the Standing Wave Control.
•
Filter Ch
the filter(s):
subwoofer),
•
TRIM (only available when the filter channel above is
– Select the channel to which you will apply
Main
(all except center channel and
Center
or
SUB W.
(subwoofer).
SUB W.) – Adjust the subwoofer channel level (to
compensate for the difference in output post-filter).
•
f
/ Q /
ATT
represents the frequency you will be targeting and
– These are the filter parameters where f
Q
is the bandwidth (the higher the Q, the narrower the
bandwidth, or range) of the attenuation (
ATT
, the
amount of reduction to the targeted frequency).
3 When you're finished, press RETURN.
You will return to the Manual MCACC setup menu.
Acoustic Calibration EQ
Acoustic Calibration Equalization is a kind of room
equalizer for your speakers (excluding the subwoofer). It
works by measuring the acoustic characteristics of your
room and neutralizing the ambient characteristics that
can color the original source material (providing a ‘flat’
equalization setting). If you’re not satisfied with the
adjustment provided in
surround sound (MCACC)
MCACC (Expert)
settings manually to get a frequency balance that suits
your tastes.
1 Select ‘EQ Adjust’ from the Manual MCACC setup
menu.
to boost or cut the EQ. When you’re finished, go back to
the top of the screen and use the
/
buttons to select
the next channel.
• The
OVER!
indicator shows in the display if the
frequency adjustment is too drastic and might
distort. If this happens, bring the level down until
OVER!
disappears from the display.
Tip
• Changing the frequency curve of one channel too
drastically will affect the overall balance. If the
speaker balance seems uneven, you can raise or
lower channel levels using test tones with the
feature. Use
/
to select
TRIM
then use
TRIM
/
to
raise or lower the channel level for the current
speaker.
4 When you're finished, press
RETURN
.
You will return to the Manual MCACC setup menu.
Professional Acoustic Calibration EQ
This setup minimizes the unwanted effects of room
reverberation by allowing you to calibrate your system
based on the direct sound coming from the speakers. It
can also provide you with a graphical output of the
frequency response of your room.
How to use Professional Acoustic Calibration EQ
If you find that lower frequencies seem overly reverberant
in your listening room (i.e. it sounds `boomy'), or that
different channels seem to exhibit different reverb
characteristics, select
Auto Mode
setting in
Aco Cal EQ Pro.
Automatic MCACC (Expert)
page 36 to calibrate the room automatically. This should
provide a balanced calibration that suits the
characteristics of your listening room.
1
(or
ALL
) for the
on
Note
1 This system allows you to customize your system calibration with the help of a graphical output that can be displayed on-screen.
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The System Setup menu
If you still aren't satisfied with the results, the manual
Advanced EQ setup (below) provides a more customized
calibration of your system using the direct sound of the
speakers. This is done with the help of a graphical output
that can be displayed on-screen.
How to interpret the graphical output
The graph shows decibels on the vertical axis and time
(in milliseconds) on the horizontal axis. A straight line
indicates a flat-response room (no reverb), whereas a
sloping line indicates the presence of reverberation when
outputting test tones. The sloping line will eventually
flatten out when the reverberant sound stabilizes (this
usually takes about 100 ms or so).
By analyzing the graph, you should be able to see how
your room is responding to certain frequencies.
Differences in channel level and speaker distance are
taken into account automatically (compensation is
provided for comparison purposes), and the frequency
measurements can be examined both with and without
the equalization performed by this receiver.
1
Setting Professional Acoustic Calibration EQ
according to your room characteristics
Using the manual setup, you can set the time period at
which the frequency response is analyzed, pinpointing
the time that is best for system calibration with your
particular room characteristics.
The graph below shows the difference between standard
acoustic calibration and professional calibration (the
gray circles represent the point at which the microphone
captures the sound for frequency analysis).
Level
Test tone
Acoustic Cal. EQ Pro
calibration range
016080
Standard Acoustic Cal.
EQ calibration range
Time
(in msec.)
As soon as audio is output from your speaker system, it
is influenced by room characteristics, such as walls,
furniture, and the dimensions of the room. The sooner
the frequency analysis, the less it is influenced by the
room. We recommend an earlier time setting of 20 ms to
40 ms to compensate for two major factors that will
influence the sound of most rooms:
•
Reverberance of high vs. low frequencies
–
Depending on your room, you may find that lower
frequencies seem overly reverberant compared to
higher frequencies (i.e. your room sounds ‘boomy’).
This may result in a skewed frequency analysis if the
measurement is done too late.
Level
Acoustic Cal. EQ Pro
calibration range
016080
•
Reverb characteristics for different channels
Standard Acoustic Cal.
EQ calibration range
Low
frequencies
High
frequencies
Time
(in msec.)
–
Reverb characteristics can be somewhat different for
each channel. Since this difference increases as the
sound is influenced by the various room
characteristics, it is often better to capture a
frequency analysis early on for smoother mixing of
channel frequencies/sounds.
Level
Acoustic Cal. EQ Pro
calibration range
016080
Standard Acoustic Cal.
EQ calibration range
Left
surround
Right
Surround
Time
(in msec.)
If your room isn’t affected by the factors above, it is often
not necessary to make a 20 ms to 40 ms setting. Later
time settings may provide a more detailed sound
experience with your speaker system. It is best to try and
see what works best for your particular room.
Note that changing the room (for example, moving
furniture or paintings) will affect the calibration results.
In such cases, you should recalibrate your system.
1 Note that due to an effect known as ‘group delay’, lower frequencies will take longer to be generated than higher frequencies (this is most obvious when
comparing the frequencies at 0ms). This initial slope is not a problem (i.e. excessive reverb) with your listening room.
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•
Reverb View
measurements made for specified frequency ranges
in each channel.
•
Advanced EQ Setup
period that will be used for frequency adjustment and
calibration, based on the reverb measurement of
your listening area. Note that customizing system
calibration using this setup will alter the settings you
made in
(MCACC)
page 36 and is not necessary if you’re satisfied with
these settings.
3 If you selected ‘Reverb Measurement’, select EQ
ON or OFF and then OK.
3e1.Reverb Measurement
MCACC: M1.MEMORY 1
Measure with EQ OFF
Setting Start? [OK]
The following options determine how the reverb
characteristics of your listening area are displayed in
Reverb View
•
EQ OFF
your listening area
performed by this receiver (before calibration).
•
EQ ON
your listening area
by this receiver (after calibration).
response may not appear entirely flat due to
adjustments necessary for your listening area.
When the reverb measurement is finished, you can
select
Reverb View
4 If you selected ‘Reverb View’, you can check the
reverb characteristics for each channel. Press
RETURN when you’re done.
This appears according to the setting you chose in
Reverb Measurement
buttons to select the channel and the frequency you want
to check. Use the
between the two. Note that the markers on the vertical
axis indicate decibels in 2dB steps.
5 If you selected ‘Advanced EQ Setup’, input the
time setting you want to use for calibration, then
select ‘Go’. Select ‘Start’ from the next screen.
Based on the reverb measurement above, you can
choose the time period that will be used for the final
frequency adjustment and calibration. Even though you
can make this setting without reverb measurement, it is
best to use the measurement results as a reference for
your time setting. For an optimal system calibration
based on the direct sound coming from the speakers, we
recommend using the
3e4. Adv. EQ Setup (1/2)
Ch [ L ]
Fq [ 63Hz ]
dB
Tm [60
080160ms
( Next)
/
Use the
buttons to select the channel, frequency,
and time setting. Use the
20~40ms
~80ms]
:Cancel
/
setting.
3e4. Adv. EQ Setup (2/2)
( Back )
EQ Type
[ALL CH ADJUST]
Multi-Point NO
Setting Start? [OK]
: Cancel
buttons to switch
between them.
You can switch between your connected speakers
(excluding the subwoofer), and display the
measurements for the following frequencies: 63 Hz, 125
Hz, 250 Hz, 500 Hz, 1 kHz, 2 kHz, 4 kHz, 8 kHz and 16 kHz.
Select the setting from the following time periods (in
milliseconds):
40~60ms, 50~70ms
0~20ms, 10~30ms, 20~40ms, 30~50ms
and
60~80ms
. This setting will be
applied to all channels during calibration.
When you’re finished, select
OK
. It will take about 1 to 4
minutes for the calibration to finish.
After the Acoustic Calibration Equalization is set, you are
given the option to check the settings on-screen.
Data Management
This system allows you to store up to six MCACC presets,
allowing you to calibrate your system for different
listening positions (or frequency adjustments for the
same listening position).
settings to match the kind of source you’re listening to
and where you’re sitting (for example, watching movies
from a sofa, or playing a video game close to the TV).
From this menu you can check your current settings,
copy from one preset to another, name presets for easier
identification and clear any ones you don’t need.
2
This is useful for alternate
08
,
Note
1 The calibration corresponding to the currently selected MCACC preset will be used when EQ ON is selected. To use another MCACC preset, exit the
System Setup menu and press
2 This can be done in
have already completed.
MCACC
Automatically setting up for surround sound (MCACC)
to select it before pressing
SETUP
.
on page 8 or
Automatic MCACC (Expert)
on page 36, either of which you should
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The System Setup menu
1 Select ‘Data Management’ from the System Setup
menu.
See
Making receiver settings from the System Setup menu
above if you’re not already at this screen.
System Setup
1.Auto MCACC
2.Surr Back System
3.Manual MCACC
4.Data Management
5.Manual SP Setup
6.Input Setup
7.Other Setup
: Exit
4.Data Management
a.MCACC Data Check
b.MCACC Data Copy
c.Memory Rename
d.Memory Clear
:Return
2 Select the setting you want to adjust.
•
MCACC Data Check
– Check the settings for any of
your MCACC presets using the on-screen display
(see
Checking MCACC preset data
•
MCACC Data Copy
– Copy settings from one
MCACC preset to another (see
preset data
Memory Rename
•
easy identification (see
below).
– Name your MCACC presets for
Renaming MCACC presets
below).
Copying MCACC
below).
•
Memory Clear
don’t want (see
– Clear any MCACC presets that you
Clearing MCACC presets
below).
Checking MCACC preset data
After you have completed
surround sound (MCACC)
MCACC (Expert)
on page 36, you can check your
Automatically setting up for
on page 8 or
Automatic
calibrated settings using the on-screen display.
1 Select ‘MCACC Data Check’ from the Data
Management setup menu.
4.Data Management
a.MCACC Data Check
b.MCACC Data Copy
c.Memory Rename
d.Memory Clear
:Return
4a.MCACC Data Check
1.Speaker Setting
2.Channel Level
3.Speaker Distance
4.Standing Wave
5.Acoustic Cal EQ
ENTER:Next :Return
2 Select the setting you want to check.
• It is useful to do this while a source is playing so you
can compare the different settings.
Automatically setting up for surround sound (MCACC)
on page 8 or
Automatic MCACC (Expert)
on page 36.
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2 Select the MCACC preset you want to rename, then
select an appropriate preset name.
Use
/
to select the preset, then
/
to select a
preset name.
3 Repeat for as many MCACC presets as necessary,
then press
RETURN
when you're finished.
You will return to the Data Management setup menu.
Clearing MCACC presets
If you are no longer using one of the MCACC presets
stored in memory, you can choose to clear the calibration
settings of that preset.
1 Select ‘Memory Clear’ from the Data Management
setup menu.
4.Data Management
a.MCACC Data Check
b.MCACC Data Copy
c.Memory Rename
d.Memory Clear
:Return
4d.Memory Clear
Clear
M1. MEMORY 1
Start Clear [Cancel]
:Cancel
2 Select the MCACC preset you want to clear.
Make sure you don’t clear an MCACC preset you’re
currently using (this can’t be undone).
3 Select ‘Clear’ to confirm and clear the preset.
Clear Complete!
shows in the OSD to confirm the
MCACC preset has been cleared, then you automatically
return to the Data Management setup menu.
Manual speaker setup
This receiver allows you to make detailed settings to
optimize the surround sound performance. You only
need to make these settings once (unless you change the
placement of your current speaker system or add new
speakers.).
These settings are designed to customize your system,
but if you’re satisfied with the settings made in
Automatically setting up for surround sound (MCACC)
page 8, it isn’t necessary to make all of these settings.
Caution
• The test tones used in the System Setup are output at
high volume.
If you are doing this for the first time, you may want to
adjust these settings in order:
•
Speaker Setting
– Specify the size and number of
speakers you’ve connected (see below).
•
Channel Level
– Adjust the overall balance of your
speaker system (page 46).
•
Speaker Distance
– Specify the distance of your
speakers from the listening position (page 47).
•
Bass Peak Level
– Prevent bass tones from distorting
the sound from your speakers (page 47).
•
X-Curve
– Adjust the tonal balance of your speaker
system for movie soundtracks (page 47).
•
THX Audio Setting
– Specify whether you are using
a THX speaker setup (page 48).
3 Make the adjustments necessary for each setting,
pressing RETURN to confirm after each screen.
Speaker Setting
Use this setting to specify your speaker configuration
(size, number of speakers and crossover frequency). It is
a good idea to make sure that the settings made in
Automatically setting up for surround sound (MCACC)
1
page 8 are correct.
Note that this setting applies to all
MCACC presets, and cannot be set independently.
1 Select ‘Speaker Setting’ from the Manual SP Setup
menu.
2 Choose the set of speakers that you want to set
then select a speaker size.
Use
/
to select the size (and number) of each of the
following speakers:
•
Front
– Select
2
LARGE
if your front speakers
reproduce bass frequencies effectively, or if you
didn’t connect a subwoofer. Select
SMALL
the bass frequencies to the subwoofer.
on
to send
Note
1 If you’re using a THX speaker setup, set all speakers to
2 If you select
if the front speakers are set to
SMALL
for the front speakers the subwoofer will automatically be fixed to
SMALL
. In this case, all bass frequencies are sent to the subwoofer.
SMALL
.
YES
. Also, the center and surround speakers can’t be set to
LARGE
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•
Center
– Select
reproduces bass frequencies effectively, or select
SMALL
to send bass frequencies to the other
speakers or subwoofer. If you didn’t connect a center
speaker, choose
the other speakers).
•
Surround
reproduce bass frequencies effectively. Select
SMALL
to send bass frequencies to the other
speakers or subwoofer. If you didn’t connect
surround speakers choose
surround channels is sent to the other speakers).
•
Surr Back
speakers you have (one, two or none).
if your surround back speakers reproduce bass
frequencies effectively. Select
frequencies to the other speakers or subwoofer. If
you didn’t connect surround back speakers choose
NO
.
•
Subwoofer
channels set to
subwoofer when
setting if you want the subwoofer to output bass
sound continuously or you want deeper bass (the
bass frequencies that would normally come out the
front and center speakers are also routed to the
subwoofer).
choose
NO
other speakers).
3 Select ‘X. OVER’ and set the crossover frequency.
Frequencies below this point will be sent to the
subwoofer (or
4 When you’re finished, press RETURN.
You will return to the Manual SP Setup menu.
Channel Level
Using the channel level settings, you can adjust the
overall balance of your speaker system, an important
factor when setting up a home theater system.
LARGE
if your center speaker
NO
(the center channel is sent to
– Select
LARGE
if your surround speakers
NO
(the sound of the
– Select the number of surround back
1
Select
LARGE
SMALL
to send bass
– LFE signals and bass frequencies of
SMALL
are output from the
YES
is selected. Choose the
2
If you did not connect a subwoofer
PLUS
(the bass frequencies are output from
LARGE
speakers).
3
1 Select ‘Channel Level’ from the Manual SP Setup
menu.
4 Adjust the level of each channel using the
buttons.
If you selected
Auto
setup will output test tones in the order shown on-
Manual
, use
/
to switch speakers. The
screen:
5b.Channel Level
L 0.0dB
C [ 0.0dB ]
R [ 0.0dB ]
SR [ 0.0dB ]
SBR [ 0.0dB ]
SBL [ 0.0dB ]
SL [ 0.0dB ]
SW [ 0.0dB ]
:Finish
Adjust the level of each speaker as the test tone is
emitted.
4
5 When you’re finished, press RETURN.
You will return to the Manual SP Setup menu.
.
/
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Note
1• If you selected
• If the surround speakers are set to
• If you select one surround back speaker only, make sure that speaker is hooked up to the left surround back terminal.
2 If you have a subwoofer and like lots of bass, it may seem logical to select
however, yield the best bass results. Depending on the speaker placement of your room you may actually experience a decrease in the amount of bass
due low frequency cancellations. In this case, try changing the position or direction of speakers. If you can’t get good results, listen to the bass response
with it set to
lems, the easiest option is to route all the bass sounds to the subwoofer by selecting
3• This setting decides the cutoff between bass sounds playing back from the speakers selected as
back from those selected as
• If you’re using a THX speaker setup, confirm that the crossover frequency is set to
4• If you are using a Sound Pressure Level (SPL) meter, take the readings from your main listening position and adjust the level of each speaker to 75 dB
SPL (C-weighting/slow reading).
• The subwoofer test tone is output at low volumes. You may need to adjust the level after testing with an actual soundtrack.
PLUS
2nd Zone
or
Front Bi-Amp
and
YES
or the front speakers set to
SMALL
(in
NO
. It also decides where the cutoff will be for bass sounds in the LFE channel.
Surround back speaker setting
, the surround back speakers will automatically be set to NO.
LARGE
and
SMALL
on page 38) you can’t adjust the surround back settings.
LARGE
for your front speakers and
alternatively and let your ears judge which sounds best. If you’re having prob-
SMALL
for the front speakers.
LARGE
, or the subwoofer, and bass sounds playing
80Hz
.
PLUS
for the subwoofer. This may not,
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Tip
• You can change the channel levels at any time by
pressing
CH LEVEL
then using
/
on the remote
control.
Speaker Distance
For good sound depth and separation from your system,
you need to specify the distance of your speakers from
the listening position. The receiver can then add the
proper delay needed for effective surround sound.
1 Select ‘Speaker Distance’ from the Manual SP Setup
menu.
5.Manual SP Setup
a.Speaker Setting
b.Channel Level
c.Speaker Distance
d.Bass Peak Level
e.X-Curve
f.THX Audio Setting
:Return
2 Adjust the distance of each speaker using the
5c.Speaker Distance
L 3.0 m
C [ 3.0 m ]
R [ 3.0 m ]
SR [ 3.0 m ]
SBR [ 3.0 m ]
SBL [ 3.0 m ]
SL [ 3.0 m ]
SW [ 3.0 m ]
:Finish
/
buttons.
You can adjust the distance of each speaker in 0.1 meter
increments.
3 When you’re finished, press
RETURN
.
You will return to the Manual SP Setup menu.
Tip
• For best surround sound, make sure the surround
back speakers are the same distance from the
listening position.
Bass Peak Level
Some audio sources (for example, Dolby Digital and DTS)
include ultra-low bass tones. Set the bass limiter as
needed to prevent the bass from distorting the sound.
1 Select ‘Bass Peak Level’ from the Manual SP Setup
menu.
The current setting is displayed. When
the attenuator is off (bass output is not affected).
the test tones and specify the bass peak level then press
ENTER
.
5d.Bass Peak Level
Bass Peak Level
-60dB
Increase the Bass
Peak Level to
a comfortable volume
(-80dB = no sound)
ENTER:Finish :Cancel
Set the bass peak level gradually, then press
the point just before the tone starts to distort.
display on the receiver shows
RESUME
ENTER
at
1
The
while the volume
returns to its original position, then you automatically
return to the main Bass Peak Level menu.
4 When you're finished, press
RETURN
.
You will return to the Manual SP Setup menu.
X-Curve
Most soundtracks mixed for cinema sound too bright
when played back in large rooms. The X-Curve setting
acts as a kind of re-equalization for home theater
listening, and restores proper tonal balance of movie
test tone will play back from the front and surround speakers set to
2 Since the principal is the same, X-Curve isn’t applied when you’re using any of the Home THX modes (see
setting on the subwoofer is selected (in
Speaker Setting
LARGE
on page 45), the test tone will only play back from the subwoofer. If not, the
.
Using the Home THX modes
on page 27).
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2 Choose the X-Curve setting you want.
Use
/
as a downwards slope in decibels per octave, starting at
2 kHz. The sound becomes less bright as the slope
increases (to a maximum of
following guidelines to set the X-Curve according to your
room size:
Room size (m2)
X-Curve (dB/oct)
• If you select
3 Select ‘Return’ then press ENTER to finish.
THX Audio Setting
For the most effective results when using the THX Select2
Cinema and THX MusicMode listening modes (see
the Home THX modes
Speaker Array (ASA) system (see
it is required that you make the setting. See
system setup
placement.
1 Select ‘THX Audio Setting’ from the Manual SP
Setup menu.
2 Specify the distance of your surround back speakers
from each other.
5f.THX Audio Setting
SB SP Position
0.0-0.3m
SBL-SBR
:Finish
•
0.0 – 0.3m
– Surround speakers within 30 cm apart
(best for THX surround sound).
•
> 0.3 – 1.2m
– Surround speakers between 30 cm
and 1.2 m apart.
•
1.2m <
– Surround speakers more than 1.2 m apart.
3 When you're finished, press RETURN.
You will return to the Manual SP Setup menu.
Note
1 If you don't have surround back speakers, or just have one, you won't be able to select this setting (
Cannot select
shows in the display).
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Other connections
R
R
Chapter 9:
Other connections
09
Caution
• Make sure the power is switched off before making or
changing the connections.
1 Switch the receiver into standby then use the
2
supplied iPod audio control cable
to the
iPod
jack on the rear of the receiver.
to connect your iPod
Push the connector in until you hear it click home. To
disconnect, squeeze the connector (as shown) to release
the catch, then pull out.
Connecting an iPod
This receiver has a dedicated iPod terminal that will allow
you to control playback of your iPod using the controls of
this receiver.
1
2 Switch the receiver on and press the
source
button to switch the receiver to the iPod.
The front panel display shows
Loading
iPod input
while the receiver
verifies the connection and retrieves data from the iPod.
3 Use the TOP MENU button to display iPod Top
Connecting your iPod to the receiver
ANTENNA
P
P
S-VIDEO
B
B
P
Y
P
R
P
R
ASSIGNABLE
IN INININ MONITOR
VIDEO
Y
TV/SAT
P
B
R
P
P
B
R
31
OUTOUT
DVR/VCR1 DVR/VCR2
iPod cable
(1.5 m / 70 g)
AM LOOP
CENTER
LL
OUT
IN
3
SUB
RR
FRONT
WOOFER
OUT
L
R
FRONT
MULTI CH IN
VSX-2016AV
PRE OUT
SURROUND
CENTE
SUB
WOOFE
HDMI
Music >
Extras >
Settings >
Shuffle Songs
Backlight
iPod
IN 1
IN 2
OUT
COAXIAL
ASSIGNABLE
OPTICAL
DIGITAL
OUT
COMPONENT VIDEO
1
IN
Y
(
DVR/
IN
)
VCR1
1
2
IN
(
)
TV/SAT
IN
2
Y
3
IN
(CD)
ASSIGNABLE
31
CONTROLiPod
OUT
IN
IN
ININ IN INININOUTOUTOUT
AUDIO
L
1
IN
(
)
DVD/LD
R
2
IN
(
)
DVR/VCR2
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iPod
MENU
CD-R/TAPE/MD DVD/LD
CD
menu.
When the display shows
music from the iPod.
• If after pressing
Connection
, try switching off the receiver and
Top Menu
3
iPod
the display shows
you’re ready to play
No
reconnecting the iPod to the receiver.
Playing music from your iPod
To navigate the music on your iPod it’s easiest if you have
your TV switched on to take advantage of the OSDs.
can, however, use just the receiver’s front panel display
to do everything if you prefer.
Finding what you want to play
When connected to this receiver, you can browse the
music stored on your iPod by playlist, artist, album name,
song name, genres or composers, similar to using the
iPod directly.
iPod Top
1 Use the
ENTER
/
buttons to select a category then press
to browse that category.
[ Playlists
[ Artists
[ Albums
[ Songs
[
Genres
[ Composers
[ Shuffle Songs
]
]
]
]
]
]
]
4
You
• To return to the previous level any time, press
RETURN
2 Use the
.
/
buttons to browse the selected
category (e.g., albums).
Note
1 This system is compatible with an iPod, iPod mini and iPod Photo portable device (third generation and above), however, compatibility may vary depending on the software version of your iPod. This receiver does not support software versions prior to iPod update 2004-10-20. For supported versions, consult
your local Pioneer dealer.
2• This product is the Pioneer Audio Control Cable for use with an iPod® (third generation and above), iPod Mini or iPod Photo.
• This cable is for connection only to the dock connector port of the iPod.
• For detailed instructions on using the iPod, please refer to the manual supplied with the iPod.
• The connected iPod should be updated with iPod updater software higher than version 2004-10-20.
3 The controls of your iPod will be inoperable when connected to this receiver (
be controlled using this receiver, and we recommend switching the equalizer off before connecting.
4 Note that non-roman characters in playlists will be displayed as
#
.
Pioneer
shows in the iPod display). Features such as the equalizer cannot
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Other connections
• Use
/
to move to previous/next levels.
3 Continue browsing until you arrive at what you
want to play, then press
to start playback.
Navigation through categories on your iPod looks like
this:
Playlist Song
Artist Album Song
Album Song
Song
Genre Artist Album Song
Composer Album Song
Shuffle Songs
1
Connecting using HDMI
If you have a HDMI or DVI (with HDCP) equipped component, you can connect it to this receiver using a commer-
cially available HDMI cable.
The HDMI connection transfers uncompressed digital
video, as well as almost every kind of digital audio that the
connected component is compatible with, including
DVD-Video, DVD-Audio (see below for limitations), Video
CD/Super VCD, SACD, CD and MP3. See
converter
on page 12 for more on HDMI compatibility.
2
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Tip
HDMI/DVI-equipped component
• You can play all of the songs in a particular category
by selecting the
All
item at the top of each category
HDMI OUT
list. For example, you can play all the songs by a
P
P
B
R
P
P
B
R
ASSIGNABLE
S-VIDEO
IN ININOUTOUT
VIDEO
TV/SAT
3
ANTENNA
P
Y
P
B
R
P
Y
P
B
R
31
DVR/VCR1 DVR
VSX-2016AV
AM
OUT
IN
3
HDMI
IN 1
IN 2
OUT
COAXIAL
ASSIGNABLE
OPTICAL
DIGITAL
OUT
COMPONENT VIDEO
1
IN
Y
(
DVR/
IN
)
VCR1
1
2
IN
(
)
TV/SAT
IN
2
Y
3
IN
(CD)
ASSIGNABLE
31
CONTROL
iPod
OUT
IN
IN
ININ IN ININOUTOUTOUT
AUDIO
L
1
IN
(
)
DVD/LD
R
2
IN
(
)
DVR/VCR2
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CD-R/TAPE/MD DVD/LD
CD
particular artist.
Basic playback controls
The following table shows the basic playback controls for
your iPod:
Button
What it does
Press to start playback.
If you start playback when something other than a
song is selected, all the songs that fall into that category will play.
Press to stop playback.
Pauses playback, or restarts playback when
paused.
/
/
DISP
/
TOP MENU
iPod® is a trademark of Apple Computer, Inc., registered in
the U.S. and other countries.
Press and hold during playback to start scanning.
Press to skip to previous/next song.
Press repeatedly to switch between
Repeat All
and
Repeat Off
Press repeatedly to switch between
Shuffle Albums
and
Shuffle Off
.
Repeat One
Shuffle Songs
.
,
Press repeatedly to change the song playback
information displayed.
During playback, press to skip to previous/next
playlist; when browsing, press to move to previous/
next levels.
Press to return to the
iPod Top
menu screen.
HDMI IN
,
HDMI/DVI-compatible monitor
or plasma display
1 Use an HDMI cable to connect the HDMI IN 1/2
interconnect on this receiver to an HDMI output on your
HDMI component.
HDMI
appears on the front panel when an HDMI-
equipped component is connected.
2 Use an HDMI cable to connect the HDMI OUT
interconnect on this receiver to an HDMI interconnect
on a HDMI-compatible monitor.
Note
1 If you’re in the song category, you can also press
2• 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 (DVI
audio signals. Consult your local audio dealer for more information.
• This unit has been designed to be compliant with HDMI (High Definition Multimedia Interface) Version 1.2. Depending on the component you have
connected, using a DVI connection may result in unreliable signal transfers. Also, when using a component with HDMI version 1.0, it is not possible to
output copy-controlled DVD-Audio CPPM sources from the HDMI connection.
• For SACD playback, your connected HDMI component must be able to output SACD from the HDMI output.
3 To see this receiver’s on-screen display, monitors (or projectors) must be compatible with 480i/576i resolution digital video.
ENTER
to start playback.
HDMI) to do so. A DVI connection, however, does not support
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Other connections
• The arrow on the cable connector body should be
facing right for correct alignment with the connector
on the player.
3 Press HDMI 1 or HDMI 2 (depending on which input
you’ve connected to).
You can also use the front panel controls.
• Set the HDMI parameter in
page 57 to
THROUGH
Setting the AV options
if you want to hear HDMI
on
audio output from your TV or plasma display (no
sound will be heard from this receiver).
• If the video signal does not appear on your TV or
plasma display, 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 displayed. In this case,
use an (analog) S-video or composite connection.
• You can’t hear HDMI audio through this receiver’s
digital out jacks.
About HDMI
HDMI (High Definition Multimedia Interface) supports
both video and audio on a single digital connection for
use with DVD players, DTV, set-top boxes, and other AV
devices. HDMI was developed to provide the technologies of High Bandwidth Digital Content Protection
(HDCP) as well as Digital Visual Interface (DVI) in one
specification. HDCP is used to protect digital content
transmitted and received by DVI-compliant displays.
HDMI has the capability to support standard, enhanced,
or high-definition video plus standard to multi-channel
surround-sound audio. HDMI features include uncompressed digital video, a bandwidth of up to 2.2 gigabytes
per second (with HDTV signals), one connector (instead
of several cables and connectors), and communication
between the AV source and AV devices such as DTVs.
HDMI, the logo and High-Definition Multimedia Interface are trademarks or registered trademarks of
HDMI licensing LLC.
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Connecting the multichannel analog inputs
For DVD Audio and SACD playback, your DVD player may
have 5.1, 6.1 or 7.1 channel analog outputs (depending
on whether your player supports surround back
channels).
1
Make sure that the player is set to output
multichannel analog audio.
1 Connect the front, surround, center and subwoofer
outputs on your DVD player to the corresponding
MULTI CH input jack on this receiver.
• Use standard RCA/phono jack cables for the
connections.
2 If your DVD player also has outputs for surround
back channels, connect these to the corresponding
MULTI CH input jacks on this receiver.
• Use standard RCA/phono jack cables for the
connections.
• If there is a single surround back output, connect it to
the
SURROUND BACK L (Single)
jack on this
receiver.
Selecting the multichannel analog inputs
If you have connected a decoder or a DVD player as
above, you must select the analog multichannel inputs
for surround sound playback.
1 Make sure you have set the playback source to the
proper output setting.
For example, you might need to set your DVD player to
output multichannel analog audio.
2 Press
MULTI CH IN
• Depending on the DVD player you’re using, the
analog output level of the subwoofer channel may be
too low. In this case switch the receiver into standby,
then press
STANDBY/ON
SBch PROCESSING
between
SW IN 0dB
SW IN +10dB
(default) in the subwoofer channel.
2
(front panel).
while holding down
on the front panel. This switches
(increase of 10 decibels) and
Second Zone speaker B setup
Caution
•
Before making or changing the connections
the power and disconnect the power cord from the
power outlet. Plugging in components should be the
last connection you make with your system.
, switch off
Note
1 To listen to multichannel analog audio you’ll need to select
2• When playback from the multichannel inputs is selected, you can’t use the sound processing features,
(including
STEREO
• When playback from the multichannel inputs is selected, only the volume and channel levels can be set.
• You can’t listen to your speaker B (Second Zone) system during playback from the multichannel inputs.
and the surround back channel processing).
MULTI CH IN
(see
Selecting the multichannel analog inputs
SIGNAL SELECT
above for more on this).
, or any of the listening modes
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Other connections
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• Be careful not to allow any contact between speaker
wires from different terminals.
• You can use speakers with a nominal impedance
between 6
speaker impedance
speakers with an impedance of less than 8
After selecting
setting
Ω
to 16 Ω (please see
Switching the
on page 59 if you plan to use
Ω
).
2nd Zone
in
Surround back speaker
on page 38, you can use the speakers connected
to the (surround back) B speaker terminals on the rear
panel to listen to stereo playback in another room. See
Switching the speaker system
below for the listening
options with this setup.
1 Connect a pair of speakers to the surround back
speaker terminals on the rear panel.
Connect them the same way you connected your
speakers in
Make sure to review
Installing your speaker system
Placing the speakers
on page 17.
on page 18
when placing the speakers in another room.
2 Select ‘2nd Zone’ from the ‘Surr Back System’ menu.
See
Surround back speaker setting
on page 38 to do this.
Switching the speaker system
If you selected
on page 38, three speaker system settings are possible
using the
or
Front Bi-Amp
speaker system on or off. The options below are for the
2nd Zone
•Use the SPEAKERS button on the front panel to
select a speaker system setting.
As mentioned above, if you have selected
the button will simply switch your main speaker system
(A) on or off.
Press repeatedly to choose a speaker system option:
•
SPA
the same signal is output from the pre-out terminals.
•
SPB
connected to speaker system B. Multichannel
sources will not be heard. The same signal is output
from the surround back channel pre-out terminals.
•
SPAB
to 5 channels, depending on the source), the two
speakers in speaker system B, and the subwoofer.
The sound from speaker system B will be the same as
the sound from speaker system A (multichannel
sources will be downmixed to 2 channels).
Note
1• The subwoofer output depends on the settings you made in
from the subwoofer (the LFE channel is not downmixed).
• Depending on the settings in
• All speaker systems (except
2nd Zone
SPEAKERS
in
Surround back speaker setting
button. If you selected
Normal (SB)
, the button will simply switch your main
setting only.
1
Normal (SB)
– Sound is output from speaker system A and
– Sound is output from the two speakers
– Sound is output from speaker system A (up
Manual speaker setup
Surround back speaker setting
2nd Zone
connections) are switched off when headphones are connected.
on page 38 output from the surround back pre-out terminals may change.
,
•
SP (off) – No sound is output from the speakers. The
same sound is output from the pre-out terminals
(including from your subwoofer, if connected) as
when selecting speaker system A (above).
Bi-amping your front speakers
Bi-amping is when you connect the high frequency driver
and low frequency driver of your speakers to different
amplifiers (in this case, to both front and surround back
terminals) 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.
1 Connect your speakers as shown below.
This illustration below shows the connections for biamping your front left speaker. Hook up your front right
speaker in the same way.
SPEAKERS
FRONTCENTER
A
RL
Front left
speaker
High
Low
Since both front and surround back speaker terminals
output the same audio, it doesn’t matter which set (front
or surround back) is powering which part (
of the speaker.
• Make sure that the
+
/ – connections are properly
inserted.
2 Select the ‘Front Bi-Amp’ setting from the ‘Surr Back
System’ menu.
See
Surround back speaker setting
how you’re using the surround back speaker terminals.
Caution
• Most speakers with both
High
have two metal plates that connect 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.
on page 45. However, if SPB is selected above, no sound is heard
SURROUND BACK /
SURROUND
RL
R
SEE INSTRUCTION MANUAL
SELECTABLE
High
B
(
)
L
Single
or
Low
on page 38 to specify
and
Low
terminals
High
to the
)
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Other connections
C
Bi-wiring your speakers
The reasons for bi-wiring are basically the same as biamping, but additionally, interference effects within the
wire could be reduced, producing better sound. Again, to
do this your speakers must be bi-wireable (that is they
must have separate terminals for the high and low
frequencies). When bi-wiring, make sure you’ve selected
Normal (SB)
setting
•To bi-wire a speaker, connect two speaker cords to
the speaker terminal on the receiver.
• Make sure you use a parallel (not series, which are
fairly uncommon) connection when bi-wiring your
speakers.
• Don't connect different speakers from the same
terminal in this way.
or
2nd Zone
on page 38.
Caution
in
Surround back speaker
• You can use the additional amplifier on the surround
back channel pre-outs for a single speaker as well. In
this case plug the amplifier into the left (
L (Single)
)
terminal only.
• The sound from the surround back terminals will
depend on how you have configured the
back speaker setting
on page 38.
Surround
• To hear sound only from the pre-outs, switch the
speaker system to
OFF
, or simply disconnect any
speakers that are connected directly to the receiver.
• If you’re not using a subwoofer, change the front
speaker setting (see
LARGE
.
Speaker Setting
on page 45) to
Using this receiver with a Pioneer
plasma display
If you have a Pioneer plasma display, you can use an
SR+ cable
of various convenient features, such as automatic video
input switching of the plasma display when the input is
changed.
1
to connect it to this unit and take advantage
2
CONTROL
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Connecting additional amplifiers
This receiver has more than enough power for any home
use, but it’s possible to add additional amplifiers to every
channel of your system using the pre-outs. Make the
connections shown below to add amplifiers to power
your speakers.
• Before making or changing the connections, switch
off the power and disconnect the power cord from the
AC outlet.
ANALOG
INPUT
LR
Front channel
OUT
IN
3
OUT
DVR/VCR2
AM LOOP
PRE OUT
CENTER
LLL
SUB
RR
FRONT
WOOFER
IN MONITOR
OUT
LL
INOUT
R
FRONT
MULTI CH IN
VSX-2016AV
SURROUND
CENTER
SUB
WOOFER
(
Single
SURROUND
BACK
RR
SURROUND
)
R
L
SURROUND
BACK
ANALOG
INPUT
ANALOG
INPUT
LR
ANALOG
INPUT
LR
ANALOG
INPUT
amplifier
Center channel
amplifier (mono)
Surround channel
amplifier
Surround back
channel amplifier
Powered
subwoofer
OUT
Pioneer plasma
TV/SAT
ANTENNA
Y
Y
P
B
P
B
31
display
AM LOOP
P
R
OUT
IN
3
P
R
L
R
FRONT
VSX-2016AV
OPTICAL
DIGITAL
IN 1
OUT
1
IN
IN 2
(
DVR/
)
VCR1
2
IN
(
)
TV/SAT
OUT
3
IN
(CD)
ASSIGNABLE
31
HDMI
CONTROL
OUT
IN
AUDIO
L
1
IN
(
)
DVD/LD
R
2
IN
(
)
DVR/VCR2
COAXIAL
ASSIGNABLE
21
COMPONENT VIDEO
P
Y
P
B
R
IN
1
IN
2
P
Y
P
B
R
ASSIGNABLE
S-VIDEO
IN INININOUTOUT
iPod
VIDEO
IN
ININ IN INININOUTOUTOUT
CD-R/TAPE/MD DVD/LDDVR/VCR1 DVR/VCR2
CD
Important
• If you connect to a Pioneer plasma display using an
SR+ cable, you will need to point the remote control
at the plasma display remote sensor to control the
receiver. In this case, you won’t be able to control the
receiver using the remote control if you switch the
plasma display off.
• Before you can use the extra SR+ features, you need
to make a few settings in the receiver. See
Setup menu
plasma displays
on page 55 and
SR+ Setup for Pioneer
on page 56 for detailed instructions.
The Input
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ANALOG
ATT
MIDNIGHT/
LOUDNESS
VIDEO
SEL
DIMMER
SLEEP
SR+
DIALOG E
S.RETRIEVER
TV DVR1
TV CTRL
iPod
RECEIVER
TUNERHDMI1
DVD
USBHDMI2
CD-R/TAPE
DVR 2CD
Other connections
•Use a 3-ringed miniplug SR+ cable to connect the
CONTROL IN
OUT
jack of your plasma display.
DVD player
jack of this receiver with the
VIDEO
INPUT 1
Pioneer plasma
display
Satellite receiver, etc
DVD/LD
AUDIO IN
PHASE
STANDBY/ON
CONTROL
LISTENING
PTY
EON
MODE
MULTI JOG
TV/SAT DVR/VCR1 DVR/ VCR2 VIDEO/GAME CD
DVD/LD
MODE
SEARCH
ENTER
PHONES
SYSTEM
SETUP
CD-R/TAPE/MD
S-VIDEO
VIDEO/GAME
TUNING/
TUNER
TONE
SPEAKERSRETURN
STATION
EDIT
MULTI JOG
CONTROL
VIDEO
INPUT 2
TV/SAT
AUDIO IN
AUDIO/VIDEO MULTI-CHANNEL RECEIVER
VSX-2016AV
MULTI CHINSB ch
USBHDMIiPod
DIGITAL INAUDIO RLVIDEO
SIGNAL
PROCESSING
SELECT
MASTER
USB
VOLUME
MCACC
SETUP MIC
FM/AM
INPUT
Using the SR+ mode with a Pioneer
plasma display
When connected using an SR+ cable, a number of
features become available to make using this receiver
with your Pioneer plasma display even easier. These
features include:
• On-screen displays when making receiver settings,
such as speaker setup, MCACC setup, and so on.
• On-screen volume display.
• On-screen display of listening mode.
• Automatic video input switching on the plasma
display.
• Automatic volume muting on the plasma display.
See also
page 56 for more on setting up the receiver.
SR+ Setup for Pioneer plasma displays
on
Important
• The additional SR+ features do not work when the
iPod function is selected.
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This receiver
To make the most of the SR+ features, you should
connect your source components (DVD player, etc.) in a
slightly different way to that described in this chapter. For
each component, connect the video output directly to the
plasma display, and just connect the audio (analog and/
or digital) to this receiver.
1 Make sure that the plasma display and this receiver
are switched on and that they are connected with the
SR+ cable.
See
Using this receiver with a Pioneer plasma display
above for more on connecting these components.
• Make sure you have also selected the display input to
which you’ve connected the receiver in
Setup menu
on page 55.
2 To switch SR+ mode on/off, press
the SR+ button.
The front panel display shows
SR+ ON
• The automatic volume muting feature is enabled
separately; see
SR+ Setup for Pioneer plasma displays
on page 56.
Note
1 The 3-ringed SR+ cable from Pioneer is commercially available under the part number ADE7095. Contact the Pioneer Customer Support division for
more information on obtaining an SR+ cable (you can also use a commercially available 3-ringed mini phone plug for the connection).
2 This receiver is compatible with all SR+ equipped Pioneer plasma displays from 2003 onward.
The Input
RECEIVER
or
SR+ OFF
, then
.
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Other Settings
Chapter 10:
Other Settings
• If you change the setting to an input that has been
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
possible settings
below). In this case, you need to tell the
receiver what equipment is hooked up to which terminal
so the buttons on the remote correspond to the
components you’ve connected.
1 Press
the
SETUP
RECEIVER
button.
An on-screen display (OSD) appears on your TV. Use the
///
buttons and
screens and select menu items. Press
confirm and exit the current menu.
2 Select ‘Input Setup’ from the System Setup menu.
System Setup
1.Auto MCACC
2.Surr Back System
3.Manual MCACC
4.Data Management
5.Manual SP Setup
6.Input Setup
7.Other Setup
3 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
GAME
) which, in turn, correspond with the names on the
remote control.
6.Input Setup (1/2)
Input DVD
Digital In [ COAX-1 ]
Component In [ Comp-2 ]
( Next )
4 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
function’s
Digital In
optical input you’ve connected it to.The numbering
(
OPT1
to 4) corresponds with the numbers beside the
inputs on the back of the receiver.
Note
1 For high-definition video (using component video connections), or when digital video conversion is switched off (in
you must connect your TV to this receiver using the same type of video cable as you used to connect your video component.
2 You will have to make an SR+ cable connection from a
setup in
Using this receiver with a Pioneer plasma display
plasma display’s remote sensor after making this connection.
Input function default and
on the remote control, then press
ENTER
to navigate through the
6.Input Setup (1/2)
Input DVD
Digital In [ COAX-1 ]
Component In [ Comp-2 ]
: Exit
6.Input Setup (2/2)
Input Name Default
PDP In (SR+) [ Input-1 ]
:Finish
ENTER : Next
setting from
RETURN
( Next )
DVD/LD
( Back)
TV Game
DVD/LD
COAX 1
to
:Finish
or
VIDEO/
:Finish
input
(default) to the
CONTROL OUT
on page 53). Note that to control this receiver using the remote, you will have to point it at the
previously assigned to another function (for example,
TV/SAT
) then the setting for that function will
automatically be switched off.
• If you used component video cords to connect your
component you must tell the receiver which input
you connected it to, or else you may see the S-video
or composite video input instead of the component
video signal.
1
5 When you’re finished, select ‘Next’ to continue to
the next screen.
The second screen of the Input setup has two optional
settings:
•
Input name
– You can choose to rename the input
function for easier identification. Select
do so, or
•
PDP In (SR+)
Default
to return to the system default.
– To control certain functions on this
receiver from a plasma display, select the display
input to which you’ve connected the receiver.
6 When you're finished, press RETURN.
You will return to the System Setup menu.
Input function default and possible settings
The terminals on the rear of the receiver generally
correspond to the name of one of the input source
functions. If you have connected components to this
receiver differently from (or in addition to) the defaults
below, see
receiver how you’ve connected up. The dots (
possible assignments.
jack on the display to the
The Input Setup menu
Input source
DVD/LD
TV/SAT
DVR/VCR1
DVR/VCR2
VIDEO/GAME
HDMI 1
HDMI 2
USB
CONTROL IN
Input Terminals
Digital
COAX 1
OPT 2
OPT 1
COAX 2
(Fixed)(Fixed)
Setting the AV options
jack on this receiver (opposite from the
Rename
above to tell the
) indicate
Component
on page 57),
10
to
2
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Other Settings
Input source
CD
CD-R/TAPE/MD
TUNER
MULTI CH IN
iPod
Input Terminals
Digital
OPT 3
Component
The Other Setup menu
The Other Setup menu is where you can make
customized settings to reflect how you are using the
receiver.
1 Press
the
An on-screen display (OSD) appears on your TV. Use the
///
screens and select menu items. Press
confirm and exit the current menu.
2 Select ‘Other Setup’ then press
3 Select the setting you want to adjust.
If you are doing this for the first time, you may want to
adjust these settings in order:
4 Make the adjustments necessary for each setting,
pressing RETURN to confirm after each screen.
SR+ Setup for Pioneer plasma displays
Make the following settings if you have connected a
Pioneer plasma display to this receiver using an SR+
cable. Note that the number of function settings available
will depend on the plasma display you’ve connected.
See also
on page 53 and
plasma display
SETUP
RECEIVER
button.
on the remote control, then press
buttons and
ENTER
to navigate through the
RETURN
ENTER
System Setup
1.Auto MCACC
2.Surr Back System
3.Manual MCACC
4.Data Management
5.Manual SP Setup
6.Input Setup
7.Other Setup
•
SR+ Setup
– Specify how you want to control your
Pioneer plasma display (see
plasma displays
•
OSD Adjustment
below).
screen display on your TV (see
7.Other Setup
a.SR+ Setup
b.OSD Adjustment
: Exit
SR+ Setup for Pioneer
– Adjust the position of the on-
OSD Adjustment
below).
Using this receiver with a Pioneer plasma display
Using the SR+ mode with a Pioneer
on page 54.
to
.
:Return
1 Select ‘SR+ Setup’ from the Other Setup menu.
7.Other Setup
a.SR+ Setup
b.OSD Adjustment
:Return
7a.SR+ Setup
PDP Volume Control
OFF
Monitor Out Connect
[ OFF ]
:Finish
2 Select the ‘PDP Volume Control’ setting you want.
•
OFF
– The receiver does not control the volume of the
plasma display.
•
ON
– When the receiver is switched to one of the
inputs that use the plasma display (
DVD/LD
example), the volume on the plasma display is muted
so only sound from the receiver is heard.
3 Assign any input source connected to the plasma
display to the corresponding input number.
This matches the receiver’s input source with a
numbered video input on the plasma display. For
example, assign
DVD/LD
to
input-2
if you have
connected the your DVD video output to video input 2 on
the plasma display.
• The
Monitor Out Connect
should be set to the input
that you’ve used to connect this receiver to your
plasma display.
7a.SR+ Setup
PDP Volume Control
[ OFF ]
Monitor Out Connect
OFF
:Finish
4 When you're finished, press
RETURN
.
You will return to the Other Setup menu.
OSD Adjustment
Use this feature to adjust your TV display if it seems
difficult to see all the instructions on the screen.
1 Select ‘OSD Adjustment’ from the Other Setup
menu.
7.Other Setup
a..SR+ Setup
b.OSD Adjustment
:Return
2 Use
///
to move the display field around
until you get one that you feel best suits your TV.
3 When you're finished, press
You will return to the Other Setup menu.
X=0 , Y=0
[ Finish ]
ENTER
:Cancel
.
, for
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Using other functions
11
Setting the AV options
There are a number of additional sound and picture
settings you can make using the AV Parameter menu.
The defaults, if not stated, are listed in bold.
Important
• Note that if a setting doesn’t appear in the AV
Parameter menu, it is unavailable due to the current
source, settings and status of the receiver.
1 Press
2 Use
Depending on the current status / mode of the receiver,
certain options may not be able to be selected. Check the
table below for notes on this.
3 Use
See the table below for the options available for each
setting.
4 Press
SettingWhat it doesOption(s)
Center
Width
(Applicable
only when
using a center
speaker)
Dimension
Panorama
Center
Image
(Applicable
only when
using a center
speaker)
Effect
High Bit /
High
Sampling
RECEIVER
/
/
RETURN
a
a
a
b
then press
AV PARAMETER
to select the setting you want to adjust.
to set it as necessary.
to confirm and exit the menu.
Provides a better blend of the front
speakers by spreading the center
channel between the front right and
left speakers, making it sound wider
(higher settings) or narrower (lower
settings).
Adjusts the depth of the surround
sound balance from front to back,
making the sound more distant
(minus settings), or more forward
(positive settings).
Extends the front stereo image to
include the surround speakers for a
‘wraparound’ effect.
Adjusts the center image to create a
wider stereo effect with vocals.
Adjust the effect from 0 (all center
channel sent to front right and left
speakers) to 10 (center channel sent
to the center speaker only).
Sets the effect level for the currently
selected Advanced Surround mode
(each mode can be set separately).
Creates a wider dynamic range with
digital sources like CDs or DVDs.
.
0 to 7
Default:
–3 to +3
Default:
OFF
ON
0 to 10
Default:
10 to 90
OFF
ON
3
0
3
Setting
Digital
Noise
Reduction
(DNR)
Dual Mono
Dynamic
Range
Control
(DRC)
SACD Gain
Sound
Delay
HDMI
Digital
Video
Conversion
Brightness
Contrast
Hue
a.Only when listening to 2-channel sources in Dolby Pro Logic II (x) Music
mode.
b.Only when listening to 2-channel sources in Neo:6 Music mode.
c.You shouldn't have any problems using this with most SACD discs, but
if the sound distorts, it is best to switch the gain setting back to
What it doesOption(s)
May improve the quality of sound in a
noisy source (for example, cassette
or video tape with lots of background
noise) when switched on.
Specifies how dual mono encoded
Dolby Digital soundtracks should be
played. Dual mono is not widely used,
but is sometimes necessary when
two languages need to be sent to
separate channels.
Specifies the amount of dynamic
range adjustment to Dolby Digital
and DTS movie soundtracks (you
may want to use this when listening
to surround sound at low volumes).
c
Brings out detail in SACDs by
maximizing the dynamic range
(during digital processing).
Some monitors have a slight delay
when showing video, so the
soundtrack will be slightly out of sync
with the picture. By adding a bit of
delay, you can adjust the sound to
match the presentation of the video.
Specifies the routing of the HDMI
audio signal out of this receiver (
or
through
to a TV or plasma display.
Converts analog video signals for
output from the
jacks for all video types.
Adjusts the overall brightness.–10 to +10
Adjusts the contrast between light
and dark.
Adjusts the red/green balance.–10 to +10
MONITOR OUT
amp
OFF
– Channel
CH1
1 is heard only
– Channel
CH2
2 is heard only
CH1 CH2 –
Both channels
heard from
front speakers
OFF
MAX
MID
0 to 6 (dB)
default: 0 (dB)
0.0 to 6.0
(frames)
1 second = 25
frames (PAL)
AMP
)
THROUGH
default:
–10 to +10
Default:
Default:
ON
ON
OFF
0
0
0
0
dB.
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ANALOG
ATT
MIDNIGHT/
LOUDNESS
VIDEO
SEL
DIMMER
SLEEP
SR+
TV DVR1
TV CTRL
iPod
RECEIVER
TUNERHDMI1
DVD
USBHDMI2
CD-R/TAPE
DVR 2CD
ANALOG
ATT
MIDNIGHT/
LOUDNESS
VIDEO
SEL
DIMMER
SLEEP
SR+
TV DVR1
TV CTRL
iPod
RECEIVER
TUNERHDMI1
DVD
USBHDMI2
CD-R/TAPE
DVR 2CD
ANALOG
ATT
MIDNIGHT/
LOUDNESS
VIDEO
SEL
DIMMER
SLEEP
SR+
TV DVR1
TV CTRL
iPod
RECEIVER
TUNERHDMI1
DVD
USBHDMI2
CD-R/TAPE
DVR 2CD
Using other functions
Making an audio or a video recording
You can make an audio or a video recording from the
built-in tuner, or from an audio or video source
connected to the receiver (such as a CD player or TV).
Keep in mind you can't make a digital recording from an
Reducing the level of an analog signal
The input attenuator lowers the input level of an analog
signal when it’s too strong. You can use this if you find
1
the that the
hear distortion in the sound.
analog source or vice-versa, so make sure the
components you are recording to/from are hooked up in
the same way (see
Connecting your equipment
on
page 11 for more on connections).
Since the video converter is not available when making
recordings (from the video
the same type of video cable for connecting your recorder
as you used to connect your video source (the one you
OUT
jacks) make sure to use
•Press
the input attenuator on or off.
want to record) to this receiver. For example, you must
connect your recorder using S-video if your source has
also been connected using S-video.
For more information about video connections, see
Connecting a DVD/HDD recorder, VCR and other video
sources
on page 14.
SYSTEM OFF
INPUT
RECEIVER
AV PRE-PROGRAMMED AND LEAR
REMOTE CONTROL UNIT
DVD
CD-R/TAPE
iPod
SELECT
TV DVR1
SOURCE
NING
DVR 2CD
TV CTRL
USBHDMI2
RECEIVER
TUNERHDMI1
Watching video and audio sources
independently
You can listen to a sound source and select a different
video source on your TV.
•While listening to a source, press
press VIDEO SEL (
source you want to watch.
1 Select the source you want to record.
Use the input source buttons (or
• If necessary, press
SIGNAL SEL (SIGNAL SELECT
INPUT SELECT
).
Press repeatedly to cycle through the possible video
sources. You can select
or
) to
select the input signal corresponding to the source
component (see
page 29 for more on this).
2 Prepare the source you want to record.
Tune to the radio station, load the CD, video, DVD etc.
3 Prepare the recorder.
Insert a blank tape, MD, video etc. into the recording
Choosing the input signal
on
Using the sleep timer
The sleep timer switches the receiver into standby after a
specified amount of time so you can fall asleep without
worrying about the receiver being left on all night. Use
the remote control to set the sleep timer.
device and set the recording levels.
Refer to the instructions that came with the recorder if
you are unsure how to do this. Most video recorders set
the audio recording level automatically—check the
component's instruction manual if you're unsure.
4 Start recording, then start playback of the source
component.
OVER
RECEIVER
OFF
(no video signal).
indicator is lights often, or you can
2
then press ANALOG ATT to switch
VIDEO SELECT
RECEIVER
) to select the video
then
DVD, TV, DVR1, DVR2, VIDEO
3
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Note
1• The receiver's volume, AV parameters, and surround effects have no effect on the recorded signal.
• Some digital sources are copy-protected, and can only be recorded in analog.
• Some video sources are copy-protected. These cannot be recorded.
2 The attenuator isn’t available with digital sources, or when using the Stream Direct modes.
3• The video select feature is canceled if you change the source input or switch off the receiver.
• The video select feature is not available when an HDMI input source is selected.
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11
•Press
RECEIVER
then press
SLEEP
repeatedly to set
the sleep time.
30 min60 min
Off
90 min
• You can check the remaining sleep time at any time
by pressing
cycle through the sleep options again.
SLEEP
once. Pressing repeatedly will
1
Dimming the display
You can choose between four brightness levels for the
front panel display. Note that when selecting sources,
the display automatically brightens for a few seconds.
USBHDMI2
iPod
SLEEP
SR+
DIALOG E
TUNERHDMI1
VIDEO
SEL
DIMMER
S.RETRIEVER
RECEIVER
ANALOG
ATT
MIDNIGHT/
LOUDNESS
•Press
RECEIVER
CD-R/TAPE
then press DIMMER repeatedly to
change the brightness of the front panel display.
Switching the speaker impedance
We recommend using speakers of 8 Ω with this system,
but it is possible to switch the impedance setting if you
plan to use speakers with a 6
the front panel controls to do this.
•With the receiver in standby, press
ON
while holding down the
Each time you do this, you switch between the
impedance settings:
•
SP 6 OHM
rated at 6
SP 8 OHM
•
rated at 8
– Use this setting if your speakers are
Ω
.
– Use this setting if your speakers are
Ω
or more.
Ω
impedance rating. Use
STANDBY/
SPEAKERS
button.
1 Press
STATUS
to check the system settings.
These appear on both the OSD and the front panel
2
display.
STATUS
DOLBY DIGITAL 3/2.1
PCM 96+DOLBY PLII MS
Signal Select : AUTO
SBch Processing: OFF
Retriever : ON
Video Select : OFF
MCACC Position : M1
The front panel display shows each of the following
settings for two seconds each:
Input sourceListening mode
Signal selectSurround Back Processing
Sound RetrieverVideo Select
MCACC Position
2 When you’re finished, press
STATUS
again to
switch off the display.
Resetting the system
Use this procedure to reset all the receiver’s settings to
the factory default. Use the front panel controls to do this.
1 Switch the receiver into standby.
TONE
2 While holding down the front panel
press and hold
STANDBY/ON for about three
seconds.
The display shows
3 Press the front panel
The display shows
4 Press
OK
SYSTEM SETUP
appears in the display to indicate that the receiver
RESET?
.
ENTER
RESET OK?
to confirm.
button.
.
has been reset to the factory default settings.
• Note that all settings will be saved, even if the
receiver is unplugged.
button,
Checking your system settings
Use the status display screen to check your current
settings for features such as surround back channel
processing and your current MCACC preset.
HDD
SUBTITLE
SIGNAL SEL
THX
PHASE
CH
SBch
STANDARD
MCACC
DVD
CH
STEREO
ADV.SURR
S.DIRECT
OFF
AUDIO
DISP
STATUS
MULTI OPE
SHIFT
Note
1 You can also switch off the sleep timer simply by switching off the receiver.
2 If the Pure Direct mode is switched on, some settings above will show
, even though they are on.
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Using other functions
Default system settings
SettingDefault
HDMI AudioAmp
Digital Video ConversionOn
SpeakersA
Surround Back SystemNormal (SBch)
Speaker SystemFrontSMALL
CenterSMALL
Surr.SMALL
SBSMALLx2
SWYES
Crossover80 Hz
Bass Peak LevelOFF
X-CurveOFF
THX Audio Setting0.0–0.3m
Inputs
See
Input function default and possible settings
SR+
SR+ Control On/OffOFF
SR+ Volume Control On/OffOFF
Monitor OutOFF
DSP
MCACC Position MemoryM1: MEMORY 1
Surround back channel
Processing
Phase ControlOn
Sound RetrieverOff
Sound Delay0 frame
Dual MonoCH1
DRCOFF
SACD Gain0 dB
Digital SafetyOFF
Effect Level7 ch Stereo90
Other modes50
2
PL II Music Options Center Width3
Dimension0
PanoramaOFF
Neo:6 OptionsCenter Image3
on page 55.
ON
Setting
All InputsListening Mode (2 ch) AUTO SURROUND
Listening Mode (x ch) AUTO SURROUND
Listening Mode (HP)STEREO
See also
Setting the AV options
settings.
MCACC
Channel level (M1–M6)0 dB
Speaker Distance (M1–M6)3.0 m
Standing Wave
(M1–M6)
EQ Data (M1–M6)All channels/bands0 dB
EQ Wide Trim (M1–M6)0.0 dB
on page 57 for other default DSP
Standing Wave On/
Off
ATT0 dB
SWch Wide Trim0.0
Default
ON
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Chapter 12:
Controlling the rest of your system
5 Use
/
to select the manufacturer’s name from
ENTER
.
/
to select the proper code from the list,
DVD 020
). If there is more than one, start with
2
SOURCE . If it doesn’t
Programming signals
below).
to confirm.
3
SETUP
.
/
to select LEARNING then press
DVD
ENTER
shows in the LCD display.
4
or
.
ENTER
VIDEO
starts flashing to indicate the remote is ready
SETUP
).
.
.
Setting the remote to control other
components
Most components can be assigned to one of the input
source buttons (such as
DVD/LD
or CD) using the
component’s manufacturer preset code stored in the
remote.
However, there are cases where only certain functions
may be controllable after assigning the proper preset
code, or the codes for the manufacturer in the remote
control will not work for the model that you are using.
If you can’t find a preset code that matches the
component you want to control, you can still teach the
remote individual commands from another remote
control (see
controls
Programming signals from other remote
below).
Note
• You can cancel or exit any of the steps by pressing
RECEIVER
. To go back a step, press
RETURN
.
• After one minute of inactivity, the remote
automatically exits the operation.
Selecting preset codes directly
TV CTRL
RECEIVER
ANALOG
DVD
ATT
or
AV PARAMETERCH LEVEL
TOP MENU
STST
SETUP
PTY SEARCH
GUIDE
SETUP
TUNE
ENTER
TUNE
TV CONTROL
.
MENU
T.EDIT
RETURN
BAND
ENTER
ENTER
.
1
DVR
).
ENTER
.
SETUP
.
.
DVR 2CD
TV DVR1
DVD
CD-R/TAPE
USBHDMI2
iPod
TUNERHDMI1
SLEEP
VIDEO
SEL
1 While pressing the RECEIVER button, press
The remote LCD display shows
2 Use
/
to select PRESET then press
3 Press the input source button for the component
you want to control then press
The LCD on the remote displays the component you want
to control (for example
4 Use
/
to select the first letter of the brand name
of your component then press
This should be the manufacturer’s name (for example, P
for Pioneer).
the list then press
6 Use
then try using this remote with your component.
The code should start with the component type (for
example,
the first one.
To try out the remote control, switch the component on or
off (into standby) by pressing
seem to work, select the next code from the list (if there
is one).
• If you can’t find or properly enter a preset code, you
can still teach the remote individual commands from
another remote control (see
from other remote controls
7 If your component is controlled successfully, press
ENTER
The remote LCD display shows OK.
Programming signals from other
remote controls
If the preset code for your component is not available, or
the available preset codes do not operate correctly, you
can program signals from the remote control of another
component. This can also be used to program additional
operations (buttons not covered in the presets) after
assigning a preset code.
1 While pressing the RECEIVER button, press
The remote LCD display shows
2 Use
The LCD on the remote prompts you for the component
you want to control (for example
3 Press the input source button for the component
you want to control then press
PRES KEY
4 Point the two remote controls towards each other
then press the button that will be doing the learning on
this receiver’s remote control.
PRES KEY
to accept a signal.
12
Note
1 You can’t assign the
2• When using a Pioneer HDD recorder, please select PIONEER DVR487, 488, 489 or 493.
• When using a Pioneer plasma display released prior to summer 2005, please select preset codes 600 or 231.
3 The remote can store about 200 preset codes (this has been tested with codes of Pioneer format only).
4• You can’t assign the RECEIVER, TUNER, USB or iPod buttons.
• TV CONTROL buttons (TV,TV VOL +/–, TV CH +/– and INPUT SELECT) can only be learned after selecting TV CTRL.
RECEIVER, TUNER, USB or iPod buttons.
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• The remote controls should be 3 cm to 5 cm apart.
3 cm to 5 cm
SYSTEM OFF
INPUT
SELECT
RECEIVER SOURCE
5 Press the corresponding button on the other remote
control that is sending (teaching) the signal to this
receiver’s remote control.
For example, if you want to learn the playback control
signal, press and hold
show
OK
if the operation has been learned.
briefly. The LCD display will
If for some reasons the operation hasn’t been learned the
LCD will display
KEY
again. If this happens, keep pressing the (teaching)
ERROR
briefly and then display
button as you vary the distance between the two remotes,
2
OK
until the LCD display shows
.
Certain buttons represent operations that cannot be
learned from other remote controls.
available are shown below (with the exception of the TV
controls, a combination of
SHIFT
and these buttons can
also be learned):
RECEIVER
AV PRE-PROGRAMMED AND LEAR
REMOTE CONTROL UNIT
DVD
CD-R/TAPE
iPod
D.ACCESS
AV PARAMETERCH LEVEL
TOP MENU
SETUP
PTY SEARCH
GUIDE
SELECT
DVR 2CD
TV DVR1
TUNERHDMI1
SLEEP
SR+
DIMMER
DIALOG E
S.RETRIEVER
+10
TUNE
STST
ENTER
TUNE
SOURCE
NING
ANALOG
ATT
MIDNIGHT/
LOUDNESS
DISC
TV VOL
MPX
AUDIO
DISP
STATUS
MULTI OPE
SHIFT
A
B
TV CTRL
USBHDMI2
RECEIVER
VIDEO
SEL
CLASS
ENTER
MENU
T.EDIT
RETURN
BAND
SYSTEM OFF
INPUT
6 To program additional signals for the current
component repeat steps 4 and 5.
To program signals for another component, exit and
repeat steps 1 through 5.
7 Press and hold the RECEIVER button for a couple of
seconds to exit and store the operation(s).
ANALOG
ATT
DISC
RETURN
T.EDIT
ROOM2/3
MENU
RECEIVER
CH LEVEL
CLASS
ENTER
BAND
SEL
VIDEO
DIMMER
TUNER
VIDEO 1 TV CONT
XM RADIO
ENTER
TUNE
TUNE
TV VIDEO 2
TV CONTROL
CD-R
i Pod
+
ST ST
SLEEP
+10SR
CATEGORY
CD
D.ACCESS
DVD SAT
DVR2
DVR1
TOP MENU
SETUP
GUIDE
AV PARAMETER
DTV MENU
1
3
The buttons
TV CONTROL
INPUT
TV CH
VOL
SELECT
REC
MUTE
EON
REC STOP JUKEBOX
CDE
HDD
DVD
SUBTITLE
CH
CH
STEREO
SBch
SIGNAL SEL
THX
STANDARD
ADV.SURR
PHASE
MCACC
S.DIRECT
RECEIVER
VOL
CH
DVD
MUTE
STEREO
MEMORY
ADV. SURR
SBch
CH
HDD
TV CH
MCACC S.DIRECT
REC STOP
DTV INFO
STANDARD
REC
THX
RECEIVER
INPUT
SELECT
ISOPHASE
SIGNAL SEL
DISP
MPX
TV VOL
SHIFT
AUDIO SUBTITLE
STATUS
MULTI OPE
PRES
Erasing one of the remote control
button settings
This erases one of the buttons you have programmed and
restores the button to the factory default.
1 While pressing the RECEIVER button, press
The remote LCD display shows
2 Use
/
to select
ERASE
SETUP
.
then press
ENTER
SETUP
.
.
The LCD on the remote prompts you for the component
corresponding to the button setting to be erased.
3 Press the input source button corresponding to the
command to be erased then press
The LCD display flashes
PRES KEY
ENTER
.
.
4 Press and hold the button to be erased for two
seconds.
The LCD display shows OK or
NO CODE
to confirm the
button has been erased.
5 Repeat step 4 to erase other buttons.
6 Press and hold the RECEIVER button for a couple of
seconds when you’re done.
Resetting the remote control presets
This will erase all preset remote control preset codes and
programmed buttons.
1 While pressing the RECEIVER button, press
The remote LCD display shows
2 Use
RESET
3 Press and hold
/
to select
flashes in the LCD display.
ENTER for about two seconds
RESET
SETUP
.
then press
ENTER
SETUP
.
.
.
The LCD shows OK to confirm the remote presets have
been erased.
Confirming preset codes
Use this feature to check which preset code is assigned
to an input source button.
1 While pressing the RECEIVER button, press
The remote LCD display shows
2 Use
/
to select READ ID then press
SETUP
.
The LCD on the remote prompts you for the input source
button you want to check.
SETUP
ENTER
.
.
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Note
1 Note that interference from TVs or other devices will sometimes result in the remote control learning the wrong signal.
2• Some commands from other remote controls cannot be learned, but in most cases the remotes just need to be moved closer together or farther apart.
• If the remote LCD shows
you’re not using to free up more memory (note that some signals may take more memory than others).
3 Note that the number key decimal button (
FULL
, it means the memory is full. See
+10/D.ACCESS
Erasing one of the remote control button settings
) may not be learned with some components.
below to erase a programmed button
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ENTER
TV CONTROL
TUNE
TUNE
STST
TOP MENU
AV PARAMETERCH LEVEL
PTY SEARCH
T.EDIT
MENU
RETURN
GUIDE
BAND
SETUP
12
3 Press the button of the component for which you
want to check the preset code, then press ENTER.
The brand name and preset code appears in the display
for three seconds.
Renaming input source names
You can customize the names that appear on the remote
LCD when you select an input source (for example, you
could change the name of
1 While pressing the RECEIVER button, press
The remote LCD display shows
2 Use
/
to select
DVR 1
SETUP
RENAME
to
HDD/DVR
.
then press
).
SETUP
ENTER
.
.
The LCD on the remote prompts you for the button of the
input source you want to rename.
3 Press the input source button you want to rename
then press
4 Use
ENTER
.
/
to select NAME EDT then press
ENTER
.
To reset the button to its original (default) name, select
NAME RST
above.
5 Edit the name of the input source in the remote
control LCD, pressing
Use
/
to change the character and
ENTER
when you’re finished.
/
to move
forward/back a position. The name can be up to eight
characters (the possible characters are listed below).
You can use the direct function feature to control one
component using the remote control while at the same
time, using your receiver to playback a different
component. This could let you, for example, use the
remote control to set up and listen to a CD on the receiver
and then use the remote control to rewind a tape in your
VCR while you continue to listen to your CD player.
When direct function is on, any component you select
(using the input source buttons) will be selected by both
the receiver and the remote control. When you turn direct
function off, you can operate the remote control without
affecting the receiver.
1 While pressing the RECEIVER button, press
The remote LCD display shows
ON
1
SETUP
.
SETUP
.
2 Use
/
to select
DIRECT F
then press
ENTER
.
The LCD on the remote prompts you for the button of the
input source you want to control.
3 Press the input source button for the component
you want to control then press
/
4 Use
press
to switch direct function ON or OFF then
ENTER
.
ENTER
.
The LCD shows OK to confirm the setting.
Multi Operation and System Off
The Multi Operation feature allows you to program a
series of up to 5 commands for the components in your
system. For example, you could turn on your TV, turn on
your DVD player and start playing the loaded DVD using
only two buttons on the remote control.
Similar to multi operations, System Off allows you to use
one button to stop and switch off a series of components
in your system at the same time.
Programming a multi-operation or a
shutdown sequence
DVR 2CD
TV DVR1
USBHDMI2
TUNERHDMI1
VIDEO
SEL
ENTER
TV CTRL
RECEIVER
ANALOG
.
DVD
CD-R/TAPE
iPod
SLEEP
1 While pressing the RECEIVER button, press
The remote LCD display shows
2 Use
/
to select MULTI OP or SYS OFF from the
menu and press
If you selected Multi Operation
the remote prompts you for an input source button.
If you selected System Off
3 Press the input source button for the component
that will start the multi-operation then press
For example, if you want to start the sequence by
switching on your DVD player, press
4 Use
/
to select CODE EDT then press
To erase any previously stored multi-operations (or
shutdown sequences) select CODE ERS above.
5 Use
/
press
to select a command in the sequence then
ENTER
.
If this is the first command in the sequence, select 1ST
CODE. Otherwise, simply choose the next command in the sequence. PRES KEY flashes after you press ENTER.
ATT
(
(
SYSOFF
2
SETUP
.
MULTI OP
), go to step 4.
DVD
SETUP
), the LCD on
ENTER
.
ENTER
.
.
.
Note
1 You can’t use direct function with the TV CTRL function.
2• Before Multi Operation and System Off will work correctly, you must setup the remote to work with your TV and other components (see Setting the remote to control other components on page 61 for more on this).
• Some units may take some time to power up, in which case multiple operations may not be possible.
• Power on and off commands only work with components that have a standby mode.
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RECEIVER
SHIFT
STEREO
STATUS
SIGNAL SEL
THX
ADV.SURR
SBch
AUDIO
DISP
SUBTITLE
MULTI OPE
STANDARD
PHASE
S.DIRECT
MCACC
HDD
CH
CH
DVD
RECEIVER
SHIFT
STEREO
STATUS
SIGNAL SEL
THX
ADV.SURR
SBch
AUDIO
DISP
SUBTITLE
MULTI OPE
STANDARD
PHASE
S.DIRECT
MCACC
HDD
CH
CH
DVD
Controlling the rest of your system
6 If necessary, press the input source button for the
component whose command you want to input.
This is only necessary if the command is for a new
component (input source).
7 Select the button for the command you want to
input.
The following remote control commands can be
selected:
RECEIVER
AV PRE-PROGRAMMED AND LEAR
REMOTE CONTROL UNIT
DVD
CD-R/TAPE
iPod
D.ACCESS
AV PARAMETERCH LEVEL
TOP MENU
SETUP
PTY SEARCH
GUIDE
SELECT
DVR 2CD
TV DVR1
TUNERHDMI1
SLEEP
SR+
DIMMER
DIALOG E
S.RETRIEVER
+10
TUNE
STST
ENTER
TUNE
SOURCE
NING
TV CONTROL
INPUT
TV CH
ANALOG
ATT
MIDNIGHT/
LOUDNESS
DISC
TV VOL
MPX
AUDIO
DISP
STATUS
MULTI OPE
SHIFT
A
B
TV CTRL
USBHDMI2
RECEIVER
VIDEO
SEL
CLASS
ENTER
MENU
T.EDIT
RETURN
BAND
SELECT
REC
EON
REC STOP JUKEBOX
CDE
HDD
SUBTITLE
CH
SBch
SIGNAL SEL
THX
STANDARD
PHASE
MCACC
RECEIVER
VOL
MUTE
DVD
CH
STEREO
ADV.SURR
S.DIRECT
SYSTEM OFF
INPUT
• You don't need to program the receiver to switch on
or off. This is done automatically.
With Pioneer components
, you don’t need to:
• program the power to switch off in a shutdown
sequence (except DVD recorders);
• program the power to switch on if it’s the source
component selected in step 3;
• program a Pioneer TV or monitor to switch on if the
input function (selected in step 2) has video input
terminals;
These take priority in multi operations (not shutdown).
8 Repeat steps 5–7 to program a sequence of up to
five commands.
/
9 When you’re finished, use
from the menu and press
ENTER
You will return to the remote control
* EXIT *
again to exit.
to select EDITEXIT
.
SETUP
menu. Select
Using multi operations
You can start multi operations with the receiver switched
on, or in standby.
1 Press MULTI OPE.
MULTI OP
2
flashes in the display.
Press
an input source button that has been set up
with a multi operation.
The receiver switches on (if it was in standby) and the
programmed multi operation is performed automatically.
Using System off
SYSTEM OFF
INPUT
RECEIVER
AV PRE-PROGRAMMED AND LEAR
REMOTE CONTROL UNIT
DVD
1 Press MULTI OPE.
MULTI OP
2 Press
flashes in the display.
SOURCE
The command sequence you programmed will run, then
all Pioneer components will switch off
receiver.
SELECT
TV DVR1
SOURCE
NING
DVR 2CD
TV CTRL
.
1
, followed by this
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1 In order to avoid accidently switching off a DVD recorder that is currently recording, no DVD recorder power off codes are sent.
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Controls for TVs
This remote control can control components after
entering the proper codes or teaching the receiver the
commands (see
components
source buttons to select the component.
• The
TV CONTROL
dedicated to control the TV assigned to the
button. If you have two TVs, assign the main TV to the
TV CTRL
Button(s)
TV
INPUT
SELECT
TV CH +/–
TV VOL +/–
SOURCE
AUDIO / DISP
SUBTITLE
GUIDE
RETURN
Number
buttons
+10
button
ENTER/
DISC
MENU
///
&
ENTER
TOP MENU
Setting the remote to control other
on page 61 for more on this). Use the input
buttons on the remote control are
TV CTRL
button.
FunctionComponents
Press to switch the component
assigned to the
button on or off.
Switches the TV input. (Not
possible with all models.)
Selects channels.Cable TV/
Adjust the TV volume.Cable TV/
Switches the TV or CATV
between standby and on.
Use to choose the ‘A’
commands
menu.
Use to choose the RED/B
commands on a Satellite TV/TV
menu.
Use to choose the CYAN/E
commands on a Satellite TV/TV
menu.
Use to choose the GREEN/C
commands on a Satellite TV/TV
menu.
Use to choose the YELLOW/D
commands on a Satellite TV/TV
menu.
Use to switch audio tracks. Satellite TV/TV
Use to return to the previously
selected channel.
Use as the
navigating.
Switches
Use to select
Use to select a specific TV
channel.
Use to add a decimal point
when selecting a TV channel.
Use to enter a channel.Cable TV/
Select the menu screen.Cable TV/
Select, adjust and navigate
items on the menu screen.
Switches
TV CTRL
on a Satellite TV
GUIDE
button for
TEXT OFF
TEXT ON
for TVs.TV
RETURN
for TVs.TV
or
Cable TV/
Satellite TV/TV
TV
Satellite TV/TV
Satellite TV/TV
Cable TV/
Satellite TV/TV
Satellite TV
Satellite TV/TV
Satellite TV/TV
Satellite TV/TV
Satellite TV/TV
Cable TV/
Satellite TV/TV
Cable TV/
Satellite TV/TV
EXIT
. Satellite TV/TV
Cable TV/
Satellite TV/TV
Satellite TV/TV
Satellite TV/TV
Satellite TV/TV
Cable TV/
Satellite TV/TV
Controls for other components
This remote control can control these components after
entering the proper codes or teaching the receiver the
commands (see
components
source buttons to select the component.
Button (s)
SOURCE
REC
(
SHIFT+)
REC STOP
(
SHIFT+)
JUKEBOX
(
SHIFT+)
Number
buttons
+10 button
Setting the remote to control other
on page 61 for more on this). Use the input
FunctionComponents
Press to switch the component
between standby and on.
Press to return to the start of the
current track or chapter.
Repeated presses skips to the
start of previous tracks or
chapters.
Press to advance to the start of
the next track or chapter.
Repeated presses skips to the
start of following tracks or
chapters.
Pause playback or recording.CD/MD/CD-R/
Start playback.CD/MD/CD-R/
Hold down for fast forward
playback.
Hold down for fast reverse
playback.
Stops playback.CD/MD/CD-R/
Starts recording. MD/CD-R/VCR/
Stops recording.DVR player
Switches to the Jukebox feature. DVR player
Directly access tracks on a
program source.
Use the number buttons to
navigate the on-screen
display.
Selects tracks higher than 10.
(For example, press +10 then 3
to select track 13.)
CD/MD/CD-R/
VCR/DVD/LD/
DVR player/
Cassette deck
CD/MD/CD-R/
DVD/LD player
CD/MD/CD-R/
DVD/LD player
VCR/DVD/LD/
DVR player/
Cassette deck
VCR/DVD/LD/
DVR player/
Cassette deck
CD/MD/CD-R/
VCR/DVD/LD/
DVR player/
Cassette deck
CD/MD/CD-R/
VCR/DVD/LD/
DVR player/
Cassette deck
VCR/DVD/LD/
DVR player/
Cassette deck
DVR player/
Cassette deck
CD/MD/CD-R/
VCR/LD player
DVD/DVR
player
CD/MD/CD-R/
VCR/LD player
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Controlling the rest of your system
Button (s)
ENTER/
DISC
TOP MENU
MENU
ENTER
/
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ENTER
GUIDE
CH +/–
AUDIO
SUBTITLE
SHIFT
+SUBTITLE
HDD (SHIFT
+ CH–)
DVD (SHIFT
+ CH+)
FunctionComponents
Chooses the disc.Multiple CD
ENTER
Use as the
Displays the setup screen for
DVR players.
button.VCR/DVD player
player
DVR player
Changes sides of the LD.LD player
Displays the disc ‘top’ menu of a
DVD player.
Displays menus concerning the
current DVD or DVR you are
using.
DVD/DVR
player
DVD/DVR
player
Pauses the tape. Cassette deck
Stops the tape. Cassette deck
Starts playback.Cassette deck
Fast rewinds/fast forwards the
tape.
Navigates DVD menu/options. DVD/DVR
Press to access the DVD player
setup screen.
Selects channels.VCR/DVD/DVR
Changes the audio language or
channel.
Displays/changes the subtitles
on multilingual DVDs.
Switches to the VCR controls
when using a VCR/DVD/HDD
Cassette deck
player
DVD/DVR
player
player
DVD/DVR
player
DVD/DVR
player
VCR/DVD/DVR
player
recorder.
Switches to the hard disk
DVR player
controls when using a DVD/
HDD recorder.
Switches to the DVD controls
DVR player
when using a DVD/HDD
recorder.
Operating other Pioneer components
with this unit’s sensor
Many Pioneer components have SR
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.
Important
• Note that if you use this feature,
also have at least one set of analog audio or video 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
to the
CONTROL IN
CONTROL OUT
jack of another Pioneer component.
Use a cable with a mono mini-plug on each end for the
connection.
OPTICAL
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components as you have.
Note
1• If you want to control all your components using this receiver’s remote control, refer to
If you have connected a remote control to the
• See
Using this receiver with a Pioneer plasma display
CONTROL IN
jack (using a mini-plug cable), you won't be able to control this unit using the remote sensor.
on page 53 if you are connecting a Pioneer plasma display.
Setting the remote to control other components
on page 61.
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Chapter 13:
Additional information
Troubleshooting
Incorrect operations are often mistaken for trouble and malfunctions. If you think that there is something wrong with
this component, check the points below. Sometimes the trouble may lie in another component. Investigate the other
components and electrical appliances being used. If the trouble cannot be rectified even after exercising the checks
listed below, ask your nearest Pioneer authorized independent service company to carry out repair work.
Power
13
Symptom
The power does not turn on.• Make sure that the power cable is plugged in to an active power outlet.
The receiver suddenly switches
off or the Phase Control indicator
blinks.
During loud playback the power
suddenly switches off.
The unit does not respond when
the buttons are pressed.
AMP ERR
blinks in the display,
then the power automatically
switches off. The
and the power does not turn on.
FAN STOP
then the power automatically
switches off.
OVERHEAT
then the power automatically
switches off.
MCACC
blinks in the display,
blinks in the display
Remedy
• Try disconnecting from the power outlet, then plugging back in.
• Check that there are no loose strands of speaker wire touching the rear panel or another set of wires. If
so, re-attach the speaker wires, making sure there are no stray strands.
• The receiver may have a serious problem. Disconnect from the power and call a Pioneer authorized
independent service company.
• Turn down the volume.
• Lower the 63 Hz and 125 Hz equalizer levels in the
• Try switching on the digital safety feature (put the receiver into standby, hold down the
button on the front panel and press STANDBY/ON
SAFETY 2
down the volume.
• Try switching the receiver off then back on again.
• Try disconnecting the power cable, then connect again.
• The receiver may have a serious problem. Do not try switching the receiver on. Contact a Pioneer
authorized independent service company for help.
blinks
• Something is obstructing the fan. Remove the obstruction and try switching the receiver back on. If the
fan is still not working, or you can't remove the object, unplug the receiver from the wall and call a Pioneer
authorized independent service company.
• The fan is malfunctioning. Unplug the receiver from the wall and call a Pioneer authorized independent
service company.
• Allow the unit to cool down in a well-ventilated place before switching back on. Check the safety
precautions on pages 2–3 for information on improving heat dispersal.
(more effect) and
SAFETY OFF
. If the power switches off even with
Manual MCACC setup
to switch between
No sound
on page 39.
SAFETY 1
SAFETY 2
SYSTEM SETUP
(medium effect),
switched on, turn
Symptom
No sound is output when an
input source is selected.
No sound output from the front
speakers.
No sound from the surround or
center speakers.
Remedy
• Check the volume, mute setting (press
• Make sure the correct input source is selected.
• Check that the MCACC setup microphone is disconnected.
• Make sure the correct input signal is selected (press
you won’t be able to hear any other signal format.
• Check that the source component is connected properly (see
• Check that the speakers are connected properly (see
• Check that the Stereo listening mode isn’t selected; select one of the surround listening modes (see
Listening in surround sound
• Check that the surround/center speakers are not set to NO (see
• Check the channel level settings (see
• Check the speaker connections (see
on page 26).
MUTE
) and speaker setting (press
SIGNAL SELECT
Connecting the speakers
Channel Level
Connecting the speakers
on page 46).
SPEAKERS
). Note that when
Connecting your equipment
Speaker Setting
on page 17).
).
on page 17).
on page 45).
PCM
is selected,
on page 11).
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Symptom
No sound from surround back
speakers.
No sound from subwoofer.• Check that the subwoofer is connected properly, switched on and the volume turned up.
No sound from one speaker.• Check the speaker connection (see
Sound is produced from analog
components, but not from digital
ones (DVD, LD, CD-ROM etc.).
No sound is output or a noise is
output when Dolby Digital/DTS
software is played back.
Remedy
• Check that the surround back speakers are set to
• Make sure surround back processing is set to
page 29).
• If the source is Dolby Surround EX or DTS ES with no flag to indicate 6.1 compatibility, then with surround
back processing set to
set to
SBch ON
• If the source does not have 6.1 playback channels, make sure that surround back processing is set to
SBch ON
and a surround mode is selected (see
• Check the speaker connections (see
speaker is connected, make sure it’s connected to the left channel speaker terminal.
• If your subwoofer has a sleep function, make sure it is switched off.
• Make sure that the Subwoofer setting is
• The crossover frequency may be set too low; try setting it higher to match the characteristics of your other
speakers (see
• If there is very little low frequency information in the source material, change your speaker settings to
Front:
SMALL
• Check that the LFE channel is not set to
• Check the speaker level settings (see
• Check the speaker level settings (see
• Check that the speaker hasn’t been set to NO (see
• The channel may not be recorded in the source. By using one of the advanced effect listening mode, you
may be able to create the missing channel (see
• Check that the input signal type is set to
• Make sure that the digital input is assigned correctly for the input jack the component is connected to
(see
The Input Setup menu
• Check the digital output settings on the source component.
• If the source component has a digital volume control, make sure this is not turned down.
• Make sure that the multichannel analog inputs are not selected. Select any other input source.
• Check that your DVD player is compatible with Dolby Digital/DTS discs.
• Check the digital output settings of your DVD player. Make sure that the DTS signal output is set to On.
• If the source component has a digital volume control, make sure this is not turned down.
SBch Auto
(see
Using surround back channel processing
Speaker Setting
/ Subwoofer:
, there will be no sound from the surround back speakers. In this case,
Connecting the speakers
on page 45)
YES
, or Front:
Channel Level
Connecting the speakers
Channel Level
on page 55).
LARGE
SBch ON
Listening in surround sound
YES
or
LARGE
–80dB
, or a very quiet setting (see
Listening in surround sound
DIGITAL
or
(see
on page 29).
PLUS
(see
Speaker Setting
/ Subwoofer:
on page 46).
on page 46).
Speaker Setting
(see
Choosing the input signal
SMALL
(see
Using surround back channel processing
on page 17). If only one surround back
PLUS
on page 17).
Speaker Setting
on page 26).
on page 45).
(see
Speaker Setting
Bass Peak Level
on page 45).
on page 26).
on page 29).
on page 45).
on
on page 45).
on page 47).
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Other audio problems
SymptomRemedy
Broadcast stations cannot be
selected automatically, or there is
considerable noise in radio
broadcasts.
A multichannel DVD source
appears to be downmixed to 2
channels during playback.
Noise is output when scanning a
DTS CD.
When playing a DTS format LD
there is audible noise on the
soundtrack.
For FM broadcasts
• Fully extend the FM wire antenna, adjust the position for best reception and secure to a wall, etc.
• Use an outdoor antenna for better reception (see page 20).
For AM broadcasts
• Adjust the position and direction of the AM antenna.
• Use an outdoor antenna for better reception (see page 20).
• Noise may be caused by interference from other equipment, such as a fluorescent light, motor, etc.
Switch off or move the other equipment, or move the AM antenna.
• Make sure that the multichannel analog inputs are selected (see
on page 51).
• This is not a malfunction of the receiver. The scan function of your player alters the digital information,
making it unreadable, resulting in noise being output. Lower the volume when scanning.
• Make sure that the input signal type is set to
DIGITAL
Selecting the multichannel analog inputs
(see
Choosing the input signal
on page 29).
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Symptom
Can't record audio.• You can only make a digital recording from a digital source, and an analog recording from an analog
Subwoofer output is very low.• To route more signal to the subwoofer, set it to
Everything seems to be set up
correctly, but the playback sound
is odd.
The
PHASE CONTROL
doesn’t seem to have an audible
effect.
Noise or hum can be heard even
when there is no sound being
input.
There seems to be a time lag
between the speakers and the
output of the subwoofer.
The maximum volume available
(shown in the front panel display)
is lower than the
maximum.
+12 dB
feature
Remedy
source.
• For digital sources, make sure that what you’re recording isn’t copy protected.
• Check that the
audio sources
Setting
on page 45).
• The speakers may be out of phase. Check that the positive/negative speaker terminals on the receiver are
matched with the corresponding terminals on the speakers (see
• If applicable, check that the lowpass filter switch on your subwoofer is off, or the lowpass cutoff is set to
the highest frequency setting. If there is a
the subwoofer, the setting where you think it has the best overall effect on the sound).
• Make sure the speaker distance setting is correct for all speakers (see
• Check that personal computers or other digital components connected to the same power source are not
causing interference.
• See
Automatically setting up for surround sound (MCACC)
MCACC (this will automatically compensate for a delay in the subwoofer output).
• This is not a malfunction. If the levels in
volume will change accordingly.
OUT
jacks are properly connected to the recorders input jacks (see
on page 16).
PLUS
or set the front speakers to
Connecting the speakers
PHASE
setting on your subwoofer, set it to 0º (or depending on
on page 8 to set up your system again using
Channel Level
on page 46 have been adjusted, the maximum
Connecting analog
SMALL
Speaker Distance
(see
Speaker
on page 17).
on page 47).
Video
SymptomRemedy
No image is output when an
input is selected.
Can’t record video.• Check that the source is not copy-protected.
Noisy, intermittant, or distorted
picture.
• Check the video connections of the source component (see page 14).
• For high-definition video (using component video connections), or when digital video conversion is
switched off (in
type of video cable as you used to connect your video component.
• Make sure the input assignment is correct for components connected using component or HDMI cables
(see
The Input Setup menu
• A separate video source has been selected using
independently
• Check the video output settings of the source component.
• Check that the video input you selected on your TV is correct.
• The video converter is not available when making recordings. Check that the same type of video cable is
used for connecting both the recorder and the video source (the one you want to record) to this receiver.
• Sometimes a video deck may output a noisy video signal (during scanning, for example), or the video
quality may just be poor (with some video game units, for example). The picture quality may also depend on
the settings, etc. of your display device. Switch off the video converter and reconnect the source and display
device using the same type of connection (component, S-video or composite), then start playback again.
Setting the AV options
on page 55).
on page 58).
on page 57), you must connect your TV to this receiver using the same
VIDEO SELECT
(see
Watching video and audio sources
Settings
SymptomRemedy
The Auto MCACC Setup
continually shows an error.
• The ambient noise level may be too high. Keep the noise level in the room as low as possible (see also
Problems when using the Auto MCACC Setup
will have to set up the surround sound manually (page 39).
on page 10). If the noise level cannot be kept low enough, you
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Additional information
Symptom
After using the Auto MCACC
Setup, the speaker size setting is
incorrect.
Can’t adjust the Fine Speaker
Distance setting (page 40)
properly.
Most recent settings have been
erased.
Remedy
• There may have been some low frequency noise in the room from an air-conditioner, motor, etc. Switch
off all other appliances in the room and use Auto MCACC Setup again.
• Depending on a number of factors (room size, speaker placement, etc.) this may occur in some cases.
You can change the speaker setting manually in
SPsetting)
problem.
• Check that the speakers are all in phase (make sure the positive (+) and negative (–) terminals are
matched up properly).
• The power cord was disconnected from the wall while adjusting this setting.
Display
SymptomRemedy
The display is dark or off.• Press
After making an adjustment the
display goes off.
You can't get
when using the
button.
The Dolby/DTS indicator doesn't
light when playing Dolby/DTS
software.
When playing a DVD-Audio disc,
the DVD player display shows
96 kHz
display does not.
During playback of a DTS 96/24
source, the display doesn't show
96 kHz
When playing Dolby Digital or
DTS sources, the receiver’s
format indicators do not light.
When playing certain discs, none
of the receiver’s format
indicators light.
When playing a disc, the
2 PL II
on the receiver.
During playback of a Surround
EX or DTS ES source on the
AUTO
indicators don’t light, or the
signal is not properly processed.
During playback of DVD-Audio,
the display shows
DIGITAL
to display
SIGNAL SELECT
. However, the receiver’s
.
or
Neo:6
indicator lights
setting, the EX and ES
PCM
.
• Press
• Check the digital connections and make sure that the digital inputs are assigned correctly (see
Setup menu
• If the multichannel analog inputs are selected, select a different input source.
• These indicators do dot light if playback is paused.
• Check the playback (especially the digital output) settings of the source component.
• This is not a malfunction. 96 kHz audio from DVD-Audio discs is only output from the analog outputs of
the DVD player. This receiver cannot show the playback sample rate when using the analog inputs.
• Make sure that the receiver is set to
• Check that the player is connected using a digital connection.
• Make sure that the receiver is set to
• Check that the player isn’t set up so that Dolby Digital and DTS sources are converted to PCM.
• Ensure that if there are several audio tracks on the disc, the Dolby Digital or DTS is selected.
• The disc may not contain 5.1/6.1 channel material. Check the disc packaging for more on what audio
tracks are recorded on the disc.
• Make sure that the receiver is set to
• If a two channel soundtrack is currently playing (including Dolby Surround encoded), then this is not a
malfunction. Check the disc packaging for details about the audio tracks available.
• The source may be Dolby Surround EX / DTS ES software, but it has no flag to indicate it is 6.1
SBch
compatible. Set to
THX Surround EX or Standard EX listening mode (see
• This will occur when playing DVD-Audio material over the HDMI connection. This is not a malfunction.
option for the
DIMMER
DIMMER
on page 55).
Auto Mode
on the remote control repeatedly to select a different brightness.
on the remote control repeatedly to select a different brightness.
SBch ON
(see
in
AUTO
AUTO
AUTO
Using surround back channel processing
Speaker Setting
Automatic MCACC (Expert)
or
DIGITAL
(see
or
DIGITAL
(see
or
DIGITAL
(see
Listening in surround sound
on page 45, and use the
on page 36 if this is a recurring
Choosing the input signal
Choosing the input signal
Choosing the input signal
on page 29) then switch to the
on page 26).
ALL (Keep
The Input
on page 29).
on page 29).
on page 29).
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Remote control
SymptomRemedy
Cannot be remote controlled.• Try replacing the batteries in the remote control (see
Other components can't be
operated with the system remote.
The SR cable is connected, but
the connected components can’t
be operated with the remote.
USB interface
• Be sure to operate within 7 meters and a 30º angle of the remote sensor on the front panel (see
range of remote control unit
• Check that there are no obstacles between the receiver and the remote control.
• Make sure that there is no fluorescent or other strong light shining on to the remote sensor.
• Check the connections of the
sensor
on page 66).
• If the battery ran down, the preset codes may have been cleared. Re-enter the preset codes.
• The preset code may be incorrect. Redo the procedure for entering preset codes.
• Reinsert the SR cable, making sure it’s connected to the right jack (see
plasma display
• Make sure that there is an analog connection between the units. This is necessary for the SR feature to
work.
• Check that the other component is made by Pioneer. The SR feature only works with Pioneer equipment.
on page 53).
on page 22).
CONTROL IN
jack (see
Loading the batteries
Operating other Pioneer components with this unit’s
on page 7).
Operating
Using this receiver with a Pioneer
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Symptom
USB mass storage device is not
recognized by the receiver.
USB ERR3
when connecting a USB device.
Can’t play audio files.• The WMA or MPEG-4 AAC files were recorded using DRM (digital rights management), or the bit rate/
shows in the display
Remedy
• Try switching the receiver off, then on again.
• Make sure you have completely inserted the USB connector to this receiver.
• Check that the memory format is FAT16 or FAT32 (FAT12, NTFS and HFS are not supported).
• USB devices with an internal USB hub are not supported.
• If this message continues to appear after going through all the checks in
playback
, take the unit to your nearest Pioneer authorized service center or your dealer for servicing.
sampling rate is not compatible (see
malfunction.
Compressed audio compatibility
Important
on page 31 of
on page 31). This is not a
USB
HDMI
SymptomRemedy
The HDMI indicator blinks
continuously.
No picture or sound.• This receiver is HDCP-compatible. Check that the components you are connecting are also HDCP-
No picture.• If your display device is not SD (480i/576i) compatible then neither the setup screens or the 480i/576i to
No sound, or sound suddenly
ceases.
Noisy or distorted picture.• If the problem still persists when connecting your HDMI component directly to your monitor, please
• Check all the points below.
compatible. If they are not, please connect them using the component, S-video or composite video jacks.
• Depending on the connected source component, it’s possible that it will not work with this receiver (even
if it is HDCP-compatible). In this case, connect using the component, S-video or composite video jacks
between source and receiver.
• If the problem still persists when connecting your HDMI component directly to your monitor, please
consult the component or monitor manual or contact the manufacturer for support.
HDMI converted video will be displayed. In this case, connect using the component, S-video or composite
video jacks.
• Depending in the output settings of the source component, it may be outputting a video format that can’t
be displayed. Change the output settings of the source, or connect using the component, S-video or
composite jacks.
• Check that the HDMI AV setting is set to
• If the component is a DVI device, use a separate connection for the audio.
• If analog video is being output over HDMI then there will be no HDMI audio output. Please use a separate
connection for the audio.
• Check the audio output settings of the source component.
consult the component or monitor manual or contact the manufacturer for support.
AMP/THROUGH
.
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iPod messages
SymptomCauseAction
Error I1
Error I2
No Track
Note
• If the unit does not operate normally due to external effects such as static electricity disconnect the power plug
from the outlet and insert again to return to normal operating conditions.
There is a problem with the signal path from the
iPod to the receiver.
The software version being used with the iPod
needs to be updated.
There are no playable songs currently stored in
the iPod.
Switch off the receiver and reconnect the iPod to the receiver.
If this doesn’t seem to work, try resetting your iPod.
Update the software being used with the iPod (software
versions prior to iPod update 2004-10-20 are not supported).
Input some music files compatible with iPod playback.
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Surround sound formats
Below is a brief description of the main surround sound
formats you’ll find on DVDs, satellite, cable and terrestrial
broadcasts, and video cassettes.
Dolby
The Dolby technologies are explained below. See
www.dolby.com for more detailed information.
Dolby Digital
Dolby Digital is a multichannel digital audio coding system
widely used in cinemas, and in the home for DVD and digital
broadcast soundtracks. It can deliver up to six discrete audio
channels, comprising five full range channels and a special
LFE (low frequency effects) channel used mainly for deep,
rumbling sound effects; hence the term “5.1-channel” Dolby
Digital.
In addition to the format features above, Dolby Digital
decoders offer downmixing for compatibility with mono,
stereo and Dolby Pro Logic audio from a number of bit rates
and channels. Another feature, called Dialog Normalization,
attenuates programs based on the average level of dialog in
a program relative to its peak level (also known as Dialnorm)
in order to achieve uniform playback level.
Dolby Digital Surround EX
Dolby Digital Surround EX (the EX stands for EXtended) is an
extension of Dolby Digital encoding whereby a surround
back channel is matrixed into the surround left/right
channels for 6.1 channel playback. This allows for
compatibility with Dolby Digital 5.1 channel decoding, as
well as for decoding using Dolby Digital EX.
Dolby Pro Logic IIx and Dolby Surround
Dolby Pro Logic IIx is an improved version of the Dolby Pro
Logic II (and Dolby Pro Logic)
innovative “steering logic” circuit, this system extracts
surround sound from sources as follows:
•
Dolby Pro Logic
from any stereo source
•
Dolby Pro Logic II
surround) from any stereo source
•
Dolby Pro Logic IIx
surround and surround back) from two channel or
5.1(and 6.1) channel sources
With two channel sources, the “.1” subwoofer channel is
generated by bass management in the receiver.
Dolby Surround is an
surround sound information within a stereo soundtrack,
which a Dolby Pro Logic decoder can then use for enhanced
surround listening with greater sound detail.
– 4.1 channel sound (mono surround)
decoding
– 5.1 channel sound (stereo
– 6.1 or 7.1 channel sound (stereo
encoding
system. Using the
system which embeds
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Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. “Dolby”,
“Pro Logic”, “Surround EX”, and the double-D symbol are
trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.
DTS
The DTS technologies are explained below. See
www.dtstech.com for more detailed information.
DTS Digital Surround
DTS Digital Surround is a 5.1-channel audio coding system
from Digital Theater Systems Inc. now widely used for DVDVideo, DVD-Audio, 5.1 music discs, digital broadcasts, and
video games. It can deliver up to six discrete audio channels,
comprising five full range channels, including an LFE
channel. Higher sound quality is achieved through the use of
a low compression rate, and high rates of transmittance
during playback.
DTS-ES
DTS-ES (the ES stands for Extended Surround) is a decoder
that is capable of decoding both DTS-ES Discrete 6.1 and
DTS-ES Matrix 6.1 encoded sources. DTS-ES Discrete 6.1
gives ‘true’ 6.1 channel sound, with a completely separate
(discrete) surround back channel. DTS-ES Matrix 6.1 has a
surround back channel matrixed into the surround left/right
channels. Both sources are also compatible with a
conventional DTS 5.1 channel decoder.
DTS Neo:6
DTS Neo:6 can generate 6.1 channel surround sound from
any matrixed stereo source (such as video or TV) and from
5.1 channel sources. It uses both the channel information
already encoded into the source, as well as its own
processing to determine channel localization (with two
channel sources, the “.1” subwoofer channel is generated by
bass management in the receiver). Two modes (Cinema and
Music) are available using DTS Neo:6 with two channel
sources.
DTS 96/24
DTS 96/24 is an extension of the original DTS Digital
Surround which offers high quality 96 kHz/24-bit audio using
a DTS 96/24 decoder. This format is also fully backward
compatible with all existing decoders. This means that DVD
players can play this software using a conventional DTS 5.1
channel decoder.
“DTS”, “DTS-ES”, “Neo:6” and “DTS 96/24” are trademarks of
Digital Theater Systems, Inc.
Windows Media® Audio 9 Professional
Windows Media® Audio 9 Professional (WMA9 Pro) is a
discrete surround format developed by Microsoft
Corporation.
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WMA9 Pro can support up to 5.1/7.1 channel playback with
sampling rates up to 24-bit/96 kHz. Using the unique WMA
compression techniques, WMA9 Pro can deliver
multichannel music and soundtracks over high-speed
internet networks at low bit rates with minimal audio
degradation. Playback may be enjoyed with the Windows
Media® Player 9 Series (or above) and other third-party
media players on a personal computer, or with an AV
amplifier with on-board WMA9 Pro decoding.
Windows Media® and the Windows logo are trademarks or
registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United
States and/or other countries.
About THX
The THX technologies are explained below. See
www.thx.com for more detailed information.
•THX Cinema processing
THX is an exclusive set of standards and technologies established by
the world-renowned film production company, Lucasfilm Ltd. THX
grew from George Lucas' personal desire to make your experience of
the film soundtrack, in both movie theatres and in your home theatre,
as faithful as possible to what the director intended. Movie
soundtracks are mixed in special movie theatres called dubbing
stages and are designed to be played back in movie theatres with
similar equipment and conditions. This same soundtrack is then
transferred directly onto Laserdisc, VHS tape, DVD, etc., and is not
changed for playback in a small home theatre environment. THX
engineers developed patented technologies to accurately translate
the sound from the movie theatre environment into the home,
correcting the tonal and spatial errors that occur. On this product,
when the THX indicator is on, THX features are automatically added
in Cinema modes (e.g. THX Cinema, THX Surround EX).
•Re-Equalization
The tonal balance of a film soundtrack will be excessively bright and
harsh when played back over audio equipment in the home because
film soundtracks were designed to be played back in large movie
theaters using very different professional equipment. Re-Equalization
restores the correct tonal balance for watching a movie soundtrack in
a small home environment.
•Timbre Matching
The human ear changes our perception of a sound depending on the
direction from which the sound is coming. In a movie theatre, there is
an array of surround speakers so that the surround information is all
around you. In a home theatre, you use only two speakers located to
the side of your head. The Timbre Matching feature filters the
information going to the surround speakers so that they more closely
match the tonal characteristics of the sound coming from the front
speakers. This ensures seamless panning between the front and
surround speakers.
•Adaptive Decorrelation
In a movie theatre, a large number of surround speakers help create
an enveloping surround sound experience, but in a home theatre
there are usually only two speakers. This can make the surround
speakers sound like headphones that lack spaciousness and
envelopment. The surround sounds will also collapse into the closest
speaker as you move away from the middle seating position. Adaptive
Decorrelation slightly changes one surround channel's time and
phase relationship with respect to the other surround channel. This
expands the listening position and creates—with only two speakers—
the same spacious surround experience as in a movie theatre.
•THX Select2
Before any home theatre component can be THX Select2 certified, it
must incorporate all the features above and also pass a rigorous
series of quality and performance tests. Only then can a product
feature the THX Select2 logo, which is your guarantee that the Home
Theatre products you purchase will give you superb performance for
many years to come. THX Select2 requirements cover every aspect of
the product including pre-amplifier and power amplifier performance
and operation, and hundreds of other parameters in both the digital
and analog domain.
•THX Surround EX
THX Surround EX - Dolby Digital Surround EX is a joint development
of Dolby Laboratories and the THX Ltd. In a movie theater, film
soundtracks that have been encoded with Dolby Digital Surround EX
technology are able to reproduce an extra channel which has been
added during the mixing of the program. This channel, called
Surround Back, places sounds behind the listener in addition to the
currently available front left, front center, front right, surround right,
surround left and subwoofer channels. This additional channel
provides the opportunity for more detailed imaging behind the
listener and brings more depth, spacious ambience and sound
localization than ever before. Movies that were created using the
Dolby Digital Surround EX technology, when released into the home
consumer market may exhibit wording to that effect on the
packaging. A list of movies created using this technology can be
found on the Dolby web site at www.dolby.com.
Only receiver and controller products bearing the THX Surround EX
logo, when in the THX Surround EX mode, faithfully reproduce this
new technology in the home.
This product may also engage the “THX Surround EX” mode during
the playback of 5.1 channel material that is not Dolby Digital
Surround EX encoded. In such case the information delivered to the
Surround Back channel will be program dependent and may or may
not be very pleasing depending on the particular soundtrack and the
tastes of the individual listener.
•Advanced Speaker Array (ASA)
ASA is a proprietary THX technology which processes the sound fed
to 2 side and 2 back surround speakers to provide the optimal
surround sound experience. When you set up your home theater
system using all eight speaker outputs (Left, Center, Right, Surround
Right, Surround Back Right, Surround Back Left, Surround Left and
Subwoofer) placing the two Surround Back speakers close together
facing the front of the room as shown in the diagram will provide the
largest sweet spot. If for practical reasons you have to place the
Surround Back speakers apart, you will need to go to the THX Audio
Set-up screen and choose the setting that most closely corresponds
to the speaker spacing, which will re-optimize the surround soundfield.
ASA is used in three new modes; THX Select2 Cinema, THX
MusicMode and THX Games Mode.
•THX Select2 Cinema mode
THX Select2 Cinema mode plays 5.1 movies using all 8 speakers
giving you the best possible movie watching experience. In this mode,
ASA processing blends the side surround speakers and back
surround speakers providing the optimal mix of ambient and
directional surround sounds.
DTS-ES (Matrix and 6.1 Discrete) and Dolby Digital Surround EX
encoded soundtracks will be automatically detected in Select2
Cinema mode if the appropriate flag has been encoded.
Some Dolby Digital Surround EX soundtracks are missing the digital
flag that allows automatic switching. If you know that the movie that
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you are watching is encoded in Surround EX, you can manually select
the THX Surround EX playback mode, otherwise THX Select2 Cinema
mode will apply ASA processing to provide optimum replay.
•THX MusicMode
For the replay of multi-channel music the THX MusicMode should be
selected. In this mode THX ASA processing is applied to the surround
channels of all 5.1 encoded music sources such as DTS, Dolby Digital
and DVD-Audio to provide a wide stable rear soundstage.
•THX Games Mode
For the replay of stereo and multi-channel game audio the THX
Games Mode should be selected. In this mode THX ASA processing
is applied to the surround channels of all 5.1 and 2.0 encoded game
sources such as analog, PCM, DTS and Dolby Digital. This accurately
places all game audio surround information, providing a full 360
degree playback environment. THX Games Mode is unique as it gives
you a smooth transition of audio in all points of the surround field.
The THX logo is a trademark of THX Ltd. which may be
registered in some jurisdictions. All rights reserved.
Listening modes with different input signal formats
The following charts outline the listening modes available with different input signal formats, depending on the surround back
channel processing and decoding method you have selected.
Stereo (2 channel) signal formats
SBch ProcessingInput signal formatStandardTHXAuto Surround
SBch
Processing
ON/AUTO
(Automatically
selects 6.1/7.1
channel decoding)
SBch
Processing
c
OFF
(Maximum 5.1
channel playback)
a.2 PRO LOGIC
b.Unavailable with only one surround back speaker connected.
c.Automatically selected if no surround back speakers are connected.
Dolby Digital Surround
DTS Surround
Other stereo sources
SACDStereo playback–Stereo playback
Dolby Digital Surround
DTS Surround
Other stereo sources
SACDStereo playback–Stereo playback
has a maximum of 5.1 channel playback.
2
Pro Logic IIx MOVIE
2
Pro Logic IIx MUSIC
2
Pro Logic IIx GAME
2
Neo:6 CINEMA
Neo:6 MUSIC
2
Pro Logic II MOVIE
2
Pro Logic II MUSIC
2
Pro Logic II GAME
2
Neo:6 CINEMA
Neo:6 MUSIC
2
Pro Logic IIx MOVIE+THX
2
PRO LOGIC+THX
PRO LOGIC
As aboveAs above
As aboveAs above
PRO LOGIC
As aboveAs above
As aboveAs above
a
a
Neo:6 CINEMA+THX
THX GAMES MODE
2
Pro Logic II MOVIE+THX
2
PRO LOGIC+THX
Neo:6 CINEMA+THX
2
a
b
a
Pro Logic IIx MOVIE
Neo:6 CINEMA
Stereo playback
2
Pro Logic II MOVIE
Neo:6 CINEMA
Stereo playback
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Multichannel signal formats
SBch ProcessingInput signal formatStandardTHXAuto Surround
SBch
Processing
ON
(7.1 channel
decoding used for
all sources)
SBch
Processing
AUTO
(Automatically
selects 6.1/7.1
channel
decoding)
WMA9 Pro (6.1/7.1 channel)Straight decoding
Dolby Digital EX (6.1 channel
sources/6.1 channel flagged)
flagged)
DTS-ES (6.1 channel
DTS and DTS 96/24
(5.1 channel encoding)
Dolby Digital
WMA9 Pro
DVD-A
(5.1 channel encoding)
SACD
(5.1 channel encoding)
Dolby Digital EX
2
Pro Logic IIx MOVIE
2
Pro Logic IIx MUSIC
DTS-ES
(Matrix/Discrete)
DTS+2 Pro Logic IIx
DTS+2 Pro Logic IIx MUSIC
DTS+
DTS+2 Pro Logic IIx MUSIC
a
MOVIE
DTS+Neo:6
2
Pro Logic IIx
a
MOVIE
Dolby Digital EX
2
Pro Logic IIx MOVIE
2
Pro Logic IIx MUSIC
Straight decoding
(Maximum 5.1 channel
playback)
WMA9 Pro (6.1/7.1 channel)Straight decoding
Dolby Digital EX
(6.1 channel flagged)
DTS-ES (6.1 channel
sources/6.1 channel flagged)
Dolby Digital
DTS and DTS 96/24
WMA9 Pro
DVD-A
(5.1 channel encoding)
SACD
(5.1 channel encoding)
Dolby Digital EX
2
Pro Logic IIx MOVIE
DTS-ES
(Matrix/Discrete)
Straight decoding
(Maximum 5.1 channel
playback)
Straight decoding
(Maximum 5.1 channel
playback)
WMA+THX CINEMA
a
THX SURROUND EX
2
Pro Logic IIx MOVIE+THX
THX Select2 CINEMA
THX MUSICMODE
THX GAMES MODE
DTS-ES+THX
DTS+2 Pro Logic IIx
MOVIE+THX
THX Select2 CINEMA
THX MUSICMODE
THX GAMES MODE
DTS+Neo:6+THX
DTS+2 Pro Logic IIx
MOVIE+THX
THX Select2 CINEMA
THX MUSICMODE
THX GAMES MODE
a
THX SURROUND EX
2
Pro Logic IIx MOVIE+THX
THX Select2 CINEMA
THX MUSICMODE
THX GAMES MODE
THX MUSICMODE
WMA+THX CINEMA
a
THX SURROUND EXDolby Digital EX
DTS-ES+THX
THX Select2 CINEMA
(Maximum 5.1 channel
playback with only one
CINEMA
surround back speaker)
THX MUSICMODE
a
a
a
(Matrix/Discrete)
a
a
a
a
a
a
a
a
a
a
a
a
(Matrix/Discrete)
THX
a
Straight decoding
Dolby Digital EX
a
2
Pro Logic IIx
MOVIE
DTS-ES
(Matrix/Discrete)
DTS+Neo:6
Dolby Digital EX
a
2
Pro Logic IIx
MOVIE
Straight decoding
(Maximum 5.1 channel
playback)
Straight decoding
2
Pro Logic IIx
MOVIE
DTS-ES
(Matrix/Discrete)
Straight decoding
(Maximum 5.1 channel
playback)
Straight decoding
(Maximum 5.1 channel
playback)
a
a
a
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SBch
Processing
OFF
(Maximum 5.1
channel
playback)
a.Unavailable with only one surround back speaker connected.
b.Automatically selected if no surround back speakers are connected.
WMA9 Pro (6.1/7.1 channel)Straight decoding
b
Dolby Digital EX
(6.1 channel flagged)
DTS-ES (6.1 channel
sources/6.1 channel flagged)
Dolby Digital
DTS and DTS 96/24
WMA9 Pro
DVD-A
(5.1 channel encoding)
SACD
(5.1 channel encoding)
(Maximum 5.1 channel
playback)
Straight decoding
Straight decoding–Straight decoding
THX CINEMA
THX CINEMA
Straight decoding
(Maximum 5.1 channel
playback)
Straight decoding
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Stream direct with different input signal formats
The following charts show what you will hear with different input signal formats, depending on the Stream Direct mode (see
Using Stream Direct
Stereo (2 channel) signal formats
Surround Back speaker(s)Input signal formatDIRECTPURE DIRECT
Connected
(Maximum 7.1 channel
playback)
Not connected
(Maximum 5.1 channel
playback)
on page 28) you have selected.
Dolby Digital Surround
DTS Surround
Other stereo sources
Analog sources
PCM sources
DVD-A sources
SACD sources
Dolby Digital Surround
DTS Surround
Other stereo sources
Analog sources
PCM sources
DVD-A sources
SACD sources
2
Pro Logic IIx MOVIE
Neo:6 CINEMANeo:6 CINEMA
Stereo playbackStereo playback
As above
As above
As above
As above
2
Pro Logic II MOVIE
Neo:6 CINEMANeo:6 CINEMA
Stereo playbackStereo playback
As above
As above
As above
As above
2
Pro Logic IIx MOVIE
ANALOG DIRECT (stereo)
Stereo playback
Stereo playback
Stereo playback
2
Pro Logic II MOVIE
ANALOG DIRECT (stereo)
Stereo playback
Stereo playback
Stereo playback
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Multichannel signal formats
Surround Back speaker(s)Input signal format
Connected
(Maximum 7.1 channel
playback)
DTS-ES (6.1 channel sources/6.1 channel flagged)
Not connected
(Maximum 5.1 channel
playback)
DTS-ES (6.1 channel sources/6.1 channel flagged)
a.Unavailable with only one surround back speaker connected.
WMA9 Pro (6.1/7.1 channel)Straight decodingStraight decoding
Dolby Digital EX (6.1 channel flagged)
Dolby Digital
DTS and DTS 96/24
WMA9 Pro
(5.1 channel encoding)
DVD-A and SACD
(5.1 channel encoding)
WMA9 Pro (6.1/7.1 channel)Straight decodingStraight decoding
Dolby Digital EX
(6.1 channel flagged)
Dolby Digital
DTS and DTS 96/24
WMA9 Pro
(5.1 channel encoding)
DVD-A sources
SACD sources
(5.1 channel encoding)
DIRECTPURE DIRECT
Dolby Digital EX
2
Pro Logic IIx MOVIE
DTS-ES
(Matrix/Discrete)
Straight decodingStraight decoding
Straight decodingStraight decoding
As aboveAs above
As aboveAs above
As aboveAs above
As aboveAs above
As aboveAs above
a
Dolby Digital EX
2
Pro Logic IIx
MOVIE
DTS-ES
Discrete)
a
(Matrix/
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Specifications
Amplifier section
Continuous Power Output (Stereo)
Front . . . . . . .150 W + 150 W (DIN 1 kHz, THD 1 %, 6 Ω)
Continuous Power Output (Multichannel)
Front . . . . . . .150 W + 150 W (DIN 1 kHz, THD 1 %, 6 Ω)
Center . . . . . . . . . . . . . .150 W (DIN 1 kHz, THD 1 %, 6 Ω)
Surround . . . .150 W + 150 W (DIN 1 kHz, THD 1 %, 6 Ω)
Surround back
. . . . . . . . . . . .150 W + 150 W (DIN 1 kHz, THD 1 %, 6 Ω)
• Specifications and the design are subject to possible
Ω
Ω
modifications without notice, due to improvements.
Cleaning the unit
• Use a polishing cloth or dry cloth to wipe off dust and
dirt.
Ω
• When the surface is dirty, wipe with a soft cloth
Ω
dipped in some neutral cleanser diluted five or six
times with water, and wrung out well, and then wipe
again with a dry cloth. Do not use furniture wax or
cleansers.
• Never use thinners, benzine, insecticide sprays or
other chemicals on or near this unit, since these will
corrode the surface.
Stereo: 58 dB
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PIONEER CORPORATION
4-1, Meguro 1-Chome, Meguro-ku, Tokyo 153-8654, Japan
PIONEER ELECTRONICS (USA) INC.
P.O. BOX 1540, Long Beach, California 90810-1540, U.S.A. TEL: (800) 421-1404