VSX-2016AV-S AUDIO/VIDEO MULTI-CHANNEL RECEIVER
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Operating Instructions
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.
CAUTION:
TO PREVENT THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.
The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance.
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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.
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WARNING
Before plugging in for the first time, read the following section carefully.
The voltage of the available power supply differs according to country or region. Be sure that the power supply voltage of the area where this unit will be used meets the required voltage (e.g., 230 V or 120 V) written on the rear panel.
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).
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.
VENTILATION CAUTION
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.
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).
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)
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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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.
Thank you for buying this Pioneer product. Please read through these operating instructions so you will know how to operate your model properly. After you have finished reading the instructions, put them away in a safe place for future reference.
Contents
01 Before you start
Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Checking what’s in the box. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Installing the receiver . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Loading the batteries. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
02 5 minute guide
Introduction to home theater . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Listening to Surround Sound . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Automatically setting up for surround sound
(MCACC). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Problems when using the Auto MCACC Setup . . . . 10 Playing a source. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 Better sound using Phase Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
03 Connecting your equipment
Rear panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 When making cable connections. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 About the video converter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 Connecting your TV and DVD player . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 Connecting a satellite/cable receiver or other
set-top box . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 Connecting a DVD/HDD recorder, VCR and other video sources . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 Using the component video jacks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 Connecting digital audio sources . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
About the WMA9 Pro decoder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 Connecting analog audio sources . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 Connecting a component to the front panel inputs . . 16 Installing your speaker system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 Connecting the speakers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 Placing the speakers. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 THX speaker system setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19 Connecting antennas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19 Connecting external antennas. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 Plugging in the receiver . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
04 Controls and displays
Front panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21 Operating range of remote control unit . . . . . . . . . . 22 Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23 Remote control. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
05 Listening to your system
Auto playback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26 Listening in surround sound . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26 Standard surround sound . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26 Using the Home THX modes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27 Using the Advanced surround effects . . . . . . . . . . . 27 Listening in stereo. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28 Using Stream Direct . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28 Selecting MCACC presets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28 Choosing the input signal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29 Using surround back channel processing . . . . . . . . . 29 Using the Virtual Surround Back mode . . . . . . . . . . 29 Using Midnight and Loudness. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30 Using the Sound Retriever . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30 Enhancing dialog . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30 Using the tone controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
06 USB playback
Using the USB interface. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31 Basic playback controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31 Compressed audio compatibility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
07 Using the tuner
Listening to the radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33 Improving FM stereo sound. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33 Tuning directly to a station . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33 Saving station presets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33 Naming station presets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34 Listening to station presets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34 An introduction to RDS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34 Searching for RDS programs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34 Using EON . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
08 The System Setup menu
Making receiver settings from the System
Setup menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36 Automatic MCACC (Expert) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36 Surround back speaker setting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38 Manual MCACC setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39 Fine Channel Level . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39 Fine Speaker Distance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40 Standing Wave . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40 Acoustic Calibration EQ. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41 Professional Acoustic Calibration EQ . . . . . . . . . . . 41 Data Management . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
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Manual speaker setup. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45 Speaker Setting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45 Channel Level . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46 Speaker Distance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47 Bass Peak Level. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47 X-Curve . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47 THX Audio Setting. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
09 Other connections
Connecting an iPod. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49 Connecting your iPod to the receiver . . . . . . . . . . . . 49 Playing music from your iPod . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49 Connecting using HDMI . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50 About HDMI . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51 Connecting the multichannel analog inputs . . . . . . . 51 Selecting the multichannel analog inputs . . . . . . . . 51 Second Zone speaker B setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51 Switching the speaker system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52 Bi-amping your front speakers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52 Bi-wiring your speakers. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53 Connecting additional amplifiers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53 Using this receiver with a Pioneer plasma display. . . 53
Using the SR+ mode with a Pioneer plasma
display. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54
10 Other Settings
The Input Setup menu. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55 Input function default and possible settings . . . . . . 55 The Other Setup menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56 SR+ Setup for Pioneer plasma displays. . . . . . . . . . 56 OSD Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56
11 Using other functions
Setting the AV options. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57 Making an audio or a video recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58 Reducing the level of an analog signal . . . . . . . . . . . . 58 Watching video and audio sources independently . . 58 Using the sleep timer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58 Dimming the display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59 Switching the speaker impedance. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59 Checking your system settings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59 Resetting the system. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59
Default system settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60
12 Controlling the rest of your system
Setting the remote to control other components . . . . 61 Selecting preset codes directly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61 Programming signals from other remote controls. . . 61 Erasing one of the remote control button settings. . . 62 Resetting the remote control presets . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62 Confirming preset codes. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62 Renaming input source names . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63 Direct function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63
Multi Operation and System Off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63 Programming a multi-operation or a shutdown sequence. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63 Using multi operations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64 Using System off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64
Controls for TVs. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65 Controls for other components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65 Operating other Pioneer components with this
unit’s sensor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66
13 Additional information
Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67 Power. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67 No sound. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67 Other audio problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68 Video . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69 Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69 Display. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70 Remote control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71 USB interface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71 HDMI . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71 iPod messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72
Surround sound formats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73 Dolby . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73 DTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73 Windows Media® Audio 9 Professional . . . . . . . . . 73 About THX . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74
Listening modes with different input signal
formats. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75 Stream direct with different input signal formats . . . 77 Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78 Cleaning the unit. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78
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01 Before you start
Chapter 1:
Before you start
Features
•Advanced Direct Energy design
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.
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•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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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
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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02 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 Listening to your 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 on page 13 to do 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 Installing your speaker system on page 17.
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 Placing the speakers on page 18 for more on this.
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3Plug 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.
4Use the on-screen automatic MCACC setup to set up your system.
See Automatically setting up for surround sound (MCACC) below for more on this.
5Play 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 Playing a source on page 10, there are several other sound options you can select. See Listening to your system on page 26 for more on this.
See also Making receiver settings from the System Setup menu 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 Playing a 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.
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CD |
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TV |
DVR1 TV CTRL |
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iPod HDMI1 TUNER RECEIVER
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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.
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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
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•With error messages (such as Ambient Noise or Microphone Check) select RETRY after checking for ambient noise (see Problems when using the Auto MCACC Setup below) and verifying the mic connection. If there doesn’t seem to be a problem, you can simply select OK and continue.
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The configuration shown on-screen should reflect the actual speakers you have.5
If you see an error message (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 RETURN
to go back to the System Setup menu.6
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).7
1If 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 Surround back speaker 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 Option and choose YES for the THX Speaker setting.
3The six MCACC presets are used for storing surround sound settings for different listening positions. Simply choose an unused preset for now (you can rename it later in Data Management on page 43).
4Do not adjust the volume during the test tones. This may result in incorrect speaker settings.
5If you’re using the front panel display, the diagram in Listening to Surround Sound above indicates (in bold) how each speaker is displayed.
6You can also choose to view the settings from the MCACC Data Check screen. See Automatic MCACC (Expert) on page 36 for more on this.
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 Manual speaker setup on page 45.
•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.
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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 walls, obstacles blocking the speakers from the microphone) the final settings may be incorrect. Check for household appliances (air conditioner, fridge, fan, etc.), that may be affecting the environment and switch them off if necessary. If there are any instructions showing in the front panel display, please follow them.
•Some older TVs may interfere with the operation of the microphone. If this seems to be happening, switch off the TV when doing the Auto MCACC Setup.
Playing a source
Here are the basic instructions for playing a source (such as a DVD disc) with your home theater system.
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Turn down the volume of your TV so that all sound is coming from the speakers connected to this receiver.
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).
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Start by switching on the playback component (for
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• 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, INPUT SELECT, or the front panel controls.2
3 Press S. DIRECT (STREAM DIRECT) to select ‘AUTO
SURROUND’ and start playback of the source.3
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 on page 26 for information on different ways of listening to sources.
Phase Control technology provides coherent sound
reproduction through the use of phase matching4 for an optimal sound image at your listening position. The default setting is on and we recommend leaving Phase Control switched on for all sound sources.
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• Press PHASE (PHASE CONTROL) to switch on phase correction.
The PHASE CONTROL indicator on the front panel lights.
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1Make sure that the TV’s video input is set to this receiver. (For example, if you connected this receiver to the VIDEO 1 jacks on your TV, make sure that the VIDEO 1 input is now selected.)
2If you need to manually switch the input signal type press SIGNAL SEL (page 29).
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.
•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 a multichannel listening mode (see Listening in surround sound on page 26 if you need to do this) if you want multichannel surround sound.
4Phase 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.
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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.
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•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 on page 15.
Use the IN jacks 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.
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.
5Stereo 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.
6Component 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 on page 53 (see also Installing your speaker system on page 17 for powered subwoofer connection).
11Composite and S-video monitor outputs
Use to connect monitors and TVs.
Connecting your TV and DVD player on page 13.
12Multichannel analog audio inputs
7.1 channel inputs for connection to a DVD player with multichannel analog outputs.
Connecting the multichannel analog inputs on page 51.
13 Speaker terminals
Use for connection to the main front, center, surround and surround back speakers.
Installing your speaker system on page 17.
When making cable connections
•To avoid hum, do not lay connected cables over the top of the receiver.
•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.
About the video converter
The video converter ensures that all video sources are output through all of the MONITOR VIDEO OUT jacks. The only exception is HDMI 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.1
If several video components are assigned to the same input function (see The Input Setup menu on page 55), 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 Setting the AV options on page 57) OFF.
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.
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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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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 Using the component video jacks on page 14 if your TV and/or DVD 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.
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Connect using a standard video cable or an S-video cable.
3Connect a coaxial-type1 digital audio output on your DVD player to the COAXIAL 1 (DVD/LD) input.
Use a coaxial cable designed for digital audio.
4Connect the stereo audio outputs on your DVD player to the DVD/LD AUDIO inputs.
Connect using a stereo RCA/phono jack cable.
•If your DVD player has multichannel analog outputs, you can connect these instead. See also Connecting the multichannel analog inputs on page 51.
Connecting a satellite/cable receiver or other set-top box
Satellite and cable receivers, and terrestrial digital TV tuners are all examples of so-called ‘set-top boxes’.
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Connect using a stereo RCA/phono jack cable and a video or S-video cable.
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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 The Input Setup menu on page 55).
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2 Connect an optical-type1 digital audio output from
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Use an optical cable for the 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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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 DVR/VCR2 outputs.
3If the device can output digital audio, connect an
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Use an optical cable for the connection.4
•For a second recorder, use the COAXIAL 2 (DVR/ VCR2) inputs.
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.
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 DVR/VCR2 IN inputs.
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1If 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 The Input Setup menu on page 55).
2If 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.
4If 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 The Input Setup menu on page 55).
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Connect using a three-way component video cable.
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2Connect the COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jacks to the component video inputs on your TV or monitor.
Use a three-way component video cable.
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 on the following page if you want to connect these too.
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1Connect an optical-type1 digital audio output on your digital component to the DIGITAL 3 (CD) input.
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2For 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
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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 Input Setup menu on page 55).
•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 The Input Setup menu on page 55).
2• In order to record some digital sources, you must make analog connections as explained in Connecting analog audio sources below.
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About the WMA9 Pro decoder
This unit has an on-board Windows Media® Audio 9
Professional1 (WMA9 Pro) decoder, so it is possible to 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.
Connecting analog audio sources
This receiver features two stereo audio-only inputs. One of these inputs (CD-R/TAPE/MD) has corresponding outputs for use with audio recorders.
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The front panel inputs comprise a composite video jack (VIDEO), an S-Video jack (S-VIDEO), stereo analog audio inputs (AUDIO L/R) and an optical digital audio input (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.
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• 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.
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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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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
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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.
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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. C).
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•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 jack on the subwoofer (if your subwoofer has one) or switch the filter position to 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.
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•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 (fig. A) shows orientation with one surround back speaker (or none) connected. The second (fig. B) shows orientation with two surround back speakers connected.
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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.
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•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: THX Select2 CINEMA, THX MUSICMODE and THX GAMES MODE.
See also THX Audio Setting on page 48 to make the settings that will give you the best sound experience when using the Home THX modes (on page 27).
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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 Connecting external antennas below).
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2Push open the tabs, then insert one wire fully into each terminal, then release the tabs to secure the AM antenna wires.
3Fix the AM loop antenna to the attached stand.
To fix the stand to the antenna, bend in the direction indicated by the arrow (fig. a) then clip the loop onto the stand (fig. b).
•If you plan to mount the AM antenna to a wall or other surface, secure the stand with screws (fig. c) before clipping the loop to the stand. Make sure the reception is clear.
4Place the AM antenna on a flat surface and in a direction giving the best reception.
5Connect 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 FM UNBAL 75 Ω terminal.
75 Ω coaxial cable
ANTENNA
FM UNBAL 75 Ω
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To improve AM reception, connect a 5 m to 6 m length of vinyl-coated wire to the AM LOOP terminals without disconnecting the supplied AM loop antenna.
For the best possible reception, suspend horizontally outdoors.
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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.
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Use the 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.
3EON 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).
4LISTENING MODE
Use with the MULTI JOG dial to select the various listening modes (page 26).
5PHASE 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).
7Character display
See Display on page 23.
8Remote sensor
Receives the signals from the remote control (see
Operating range of remote control unit on page 22).
9 MCACC indicator
Lights when one of the MCACC presets (page 28) is selected.
10SIGNAL SELECT
Use to select an input signal (page 29).
SBch PROCESSING – Selects the surround back channel mode (page 29) or virtual surround back mode (page 29).
MULTI CH IN – Press to select the multichannel analog inputs (page 51).
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Use to connect headphones. When the headphones are connected, there is no sound output from the speakers.
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14Input source buttons
Press to select an input source.
15VIDEO/GAME INPUT
See Connecting a component to the front panel inputs on page 16.
16 USB interface
Connect a USB audio device for playback (see Using the 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 dial (page 30).
21 TUNING/STATION
Use to find radio frequencies and to select preset stations (page 33).
22 TUNER EDIT
Use with the MULTI JOG dial to memorize and name stations for recall (page 33).
23 SPEAKERS
Use to change the speaker system (page 52).
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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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 ((( ))) indicators light when an LFE signal is being input)
3 Digital format indicators
Light when a signal encoded in the corresponding format is detected (DSD PCM lights during DSD (Direct Stream Digital) to PCM conversion with SACDs).
4 OVER / ATT
OVER lights to indicate that the level of an analog source is too high. ATT lights when you use the attenuator (ANALOG ATT) to reduce it.
5 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).
8TUNER 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.
9EON / RDS indicators
EON – Lights when the EON mode is set (flashes
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indicator lights when the current station carries the EON service (page 35).
RDS – Lights when an RDS broadcast is received (page 34).
10Master volume level
11HDMI 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 B (page 52).
14Listening mode indicators
THX – Lights when a Home THX mode is selected.
ADV. SURROUND – Lights when an Advanced Surround mode has been selected.
STEREO – Lights when stereo listening is switched on (see Listening in stereo on page 28).
STANDARD – Lights when a Standard Surround mode is switched on (see Listening in surround sound on page 26).
15SLEEP
Lights when the receiver is in sleep mode (page 58).
16Matrix decoding format indicators
2PRO 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
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17Character display
Displays various system information.
18 SR+
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RECEIVER |
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ANALOG |
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SEL |
ATT |
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DIMMER |
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ENTER |
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TOP MENU |
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MENU |
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ST |
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SELECT |
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TV VOL |
INPUT |
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TV CH |
VOL |
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REC |
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MPX |
EON |
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HDD |
DVD |
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STATUS |
SIGNAL SEL |
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STEREO |
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MULTI OPE |
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SHIFT |
PHASE |
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MCACC |
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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 SHIFT for INPUT SELECT 
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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 first to access:
SLEEP – 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 – Dims or brightens the display (page 59).
MIDNIGHT/LOUDNESS – 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 (DVD,
DVR1, TV, etc.). The BAND, T.EDIT and PTY SEARCH 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 – Press repeatedly to select a channel, then use / to adjust the level (page 47).
RETURN – 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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