VSX-324-K-P
Home Cinema Package
Operating Instructions
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AV Receiver
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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.
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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.
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WARNING
To prevent a fire hazard, do not place any naked flame
sources (such as a lighted candle) on the equipment.
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Operating Environment
Operating environment temperature and humidity:
+5 °C to +35 °C (+41 °F to +95 °F); 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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VENTILATION CAUTION
When installing this unit, make sure to leave space
around the unit for ventilation to improve heat radiation
(at least 20 cm at top, 10 cm at rear, and 10 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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Information for users on collection and disposal of old equipment and used batteries
These symbols on the products, packaging, and/or accompanying documents mean
that used electrical and electronic products and batteries should not be mixed with
general household waste.
For proper treatment, recovery and recycling of old products and used batteries,
please take them to applicable collection points in accordance with your national
legislation.
By disposing of these products and batteries correctly, you will help to save valuable
resources and prevent any potential negative effects on human health and the
environment which could otherwise arise from inappropriate waste handling.
For more information about collection and recycling of old products and batteries,
please contact your local municipality, your waste disposal service or the point of sale
where you purchased the items.
These symbols are only valid in the European Union.
For countries outside the European Union:
If you wish to discard these items, please contact your local authorities or dealer and
ask for the correct method of disposal.
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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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WARNING
Store small parts out of the reach of children and
infants. If accidentally swallowed, contact a doctor
immediately.
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Thank you for buying this Pioneer product. Please read through these operating instructions so you will know how to operate your model properly. After you
have finished reading the instructions, put them away in a safe place for future reference.
Contents
Before you start
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Checking what’s in the box . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Installing the receiver . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Flow of settings on the receiver
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
01 Controls and displays
Front panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Remote control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Loading the batteries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Operating range of remote control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9
02 Connecting your equipment
Placing the speakers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Hints on the speaker placement. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Connecting the speakers. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Making cable connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
HDMI cables . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
About HDMI. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Analog audio cables. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Digital audio cables . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Standard RCA video cables . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
About video outputs connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Connecting a TV and playback components . . . . . . . . . . 14
Connecting using HDMI . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Connecting your component with no HDMI
terminal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Connecting antennas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Using external antennas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Connecting an iPod. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Connecting a USB device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Plugging in the receiver . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
03 Basic setup
Before setting up
(Australia and New Zealand models). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Changing the TV format setting
(Australia and New Zealand models) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Canceling the Auto Power Down
(European and U.K. models) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
04 Basic playback
Playing a source . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Selecting the audio input signal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Playing an iPod. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Playing back files stored on an iPod . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Basic playback controls. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Switches between the iPod controls and the receiver
controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Playing a USB device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Basic playback controls. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Compressed audio compatibility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Listening to the radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Changing the radio frequency step
(Australia and New Zealand models). . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Improving FM sound . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Saving station presets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Listening to station presets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Naming preset stations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
An introduction to RDS (European model) . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Searching for RDS programs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Displaying RDS information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
05 Listening to your system
Choosing the listening mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Auto playback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Listening in surround sound . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Using the Advanced surround . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Using Stream Direct . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Using the Sound Retriever . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Better sound using Phase Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Setting the Audio options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
06 Home menu
Using the Home menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Manual speaker setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Speaker Setting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
X.Over . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Channel Level . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Speaker Distance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
The Input Assign menu. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
The Auto Power Down menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
The HDMI Setup menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
07 Additional information
Troubleshooting. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
General . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
HDMI . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
Important information regarding the HDMI
connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
iPod messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
USB messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
About iPod/iPhone. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
Resetting the main unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
Cleaning the unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
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Before you start
Checking what’s in the box
Please check that you’ve received the following supplied
accessories:
• Remote control
• AAA size IEC R03 dry cell batteries (to confirm system
operation) x2
• AM loop antenna
• FM wire antenna
• Power cord (U.K. model)
• Warranty card (European and U.K. models)
• Quick start guide
•SPEAKER CAUTION Sheet (English only)
• These operating instructions (CD-ROM)
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)
Flow of settings on the
receiver
The unit is a full-fledged AV receiver equipped with an
abundance of functions and terminals. It can be used easily
after following the procedure below to make the connections
and settings.
The colors of the steps indicate the following:
Required setting item
Setting to be made as necessary
1
Connecting the speakers
Where you place the speakers will have a big effect on the
sound.
• Placing the speakers (page 10)
• Connecting the speakers (page 11)
2
Connecting the components
For surround sound, you’ll want to hook up using a digital
connection from the Blu-ray Disc/DVD player to the
receiver.
• About video outputs connection (page 13)
• Connecting a TV and playback components (page 14)
• Connecting antennas (page 16)
• Plugging in the receiver (page 18)
3
Power On
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.
4
The Input Assign menu (page 32)
(When using connections other than the recommended
connections.)
The HDMI Setup menu (page 33)
(When the connected TV supports the HDMI Audio
Return Channel function.)
5
Basic playback (page 20)
• Selecting the audio input signal (page 20)
• Playing an iPod (page 21)
• Playing a USB device (page 22)
• Choosing the listening mode (page 26)
6
Adjusting the sound as desired
• Using the Sound Retriever (page 27)
• Better sound using Phase Control (page 27)
• Setting the Audio options (page 28)
• Manual speaker setup (page 30)
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Chapter 1:
Controls and displays
Front panel
1 INPUT SELECTOR dial
Selects an input source (page 20).
2 Receiver control buttons
SPEAKERS – Use to change the speaker system on or off.
When the SP OFF is selected, no sound is output from the
speakers connected to this receiver.
DIMMER – Dims or brightens the display. The brightness
can be controlled in four steps.
DISPLAY – Switches the display of this unit. The listening
mode, sound volume, input name can be checked by
selecting an input source.
3 Character display
See Display on page 7.
4 Tuner control buttons
BAND – Switches between AM, FM ST (stereo) and FM
MONO radio bands (page 24).
TUNER EDIT – Use with TUNE /, PRESET / and
ENTER to memorize and name stations for recall
(page 23).
TUNE / – Used to find radio frequencies (page 23).
PRESET / – Use to select preset radio stations
(page 24).
5 Remote sensor
Receives the signals from the remote control (see Operating
range of remote control on page 9).
6 HDMI indicator
Blinks when connecting an HDMI-equipped component;
lights when the component is connected (page 14).
7 iPod iPhone indicator
Lights when an iPod/iPhone is connected and iPod/USB
input is selected (page 21).
8 MASTER VOLUME dial
9
STANDBY/ON
10 PHONES jack
Use to connect headphones. When the headphones are
connected, there is no sound output from the speakers. The
listening mode when the sound is heard from the headphone
can be selected only from PHONES SURR, STEREO or
STEREO ALC mode.
11 Listening mode buttons
AUTO SURROUND/STREAM DIRECT – Switches
between Auto surround mode (page 26) and Stream
Direct playback (page 27).
ALC/STANDARD SURR – Press for standard decoding
and to switch between the modes of 2 Pro Logic and
NEO:6, and the Auto level control stereo mode (page 26).
ADVANCED SURROUND – Switches between the
various surround modes (page 26).
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MASTER
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iPod iPhone
DIRECT CONTROL
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12 ECO
Switches between ECO Mode 1/ECO Mode 2. When ECO
Mode is turned ON, the display will go dark
(page 26).
13 iPod iPhone DIRECT CONTROL
Change the receiver’s input to the iPod and enable iPod
operations on the iPod
(page 22).
14
iPod/iPhone
terminal
Use to connect your Apple iPod or USB mass storage
device as an audio source
(page 17).
Display
15 PHASE
Lights when the Phase Control is switched on (page 27).
16 AUTO
Lights when the Auto Surround feature is switched on
(page 26).
17 Tuner indicators
RDS – Lights when an RDS broadcast is received
(page 24).
ST – Lights when a stereo FM broadcast is being received
in auto stereo mode (page 24).
TUNE – Lights when a normal broadcast channel.
PRESET – Shows when a preset radio station is registered
or called.
MEM – Blinks when a radio station is registered.
kHz/MHz – Lights when the character display is showing
the currently received AM/FM broadcast frequency.
18 Speaker indicators
Shows if the speaker system is on or not (page 6).
SPA means the speakers are switched on.
SP means the speakers are switched off.
19 Sleep timer indicator
Lights when the receiver is in sleep mode (page 8).
20 PRESET information or input signal indicator
Shows the preset number of the tuner or the input signal
type, etc.
21 Character display
Displays various system information.
22 DTS indicators
DTS – Lights when a source with DTS encoded audio
signals is detected.
HD – Lights when a source with DTS-EXPRESS or DTS-
HD encoded audio signals is detected.
96/24 – Lights when a source with DTS 96/24 encoded
audio signals is detected.
NEO:6 – When one of the NEO:6 modes of the receiver is
on, this lights to indicate NEO:6 processing (page 26).
23 Dolby Digital indicators
2D – Lights when a Dolby Digital encoded signal is
detected.
2D+ – Lights when a source with Dolby Digital Plus
encoded audio signals is detected.
2HD – Lights when a source with Dolby TrueHD
encoded audio signals is detected.
2PLII – Lights to indicate 2 Pro Logic II decoding (see
Listening in surround sound on page 26 for more on this).
24 ADV.S.
Lights when one of the Advanced Surround modes has been
selected (see Using the Advanced surround on page 26 for
more on this).
25 SIGNAL SELECT indicators
DIGITAL – Lights when a digital audio signal is selected.
Blinks when a digital audio signal is selected and
selected audio input is not provided.
HDMI – Lights when an HDMI signal is selected. Blinks
when an HDMI signal is selected and selected HDMI
input is not provided.
26 DIR.
Lights when the DIRECT or PURE DIRECT mode is switched
on (page 27).
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Remote control
As for operating other devices, the remote control codes for
the Pioneer products are preset. The settings cannot be
changed.
1 SLEEP
Press to change the amount of time before the receiver
switches into standby (30 min – 60 min – 90 min – Off). You
can check the remaining sleep time at any time by pressing
SLEEP once.
2
RECEIVER
Switches the receiver between standby and on.
3
Switches the remote to control the receiver (used to select
the white commands above the number buttons
(MIDNIGHT, etc)). Also use this button to set up surround
sound (page 30) or Audio parameters (page 28).
4 INPUT SELECT
Use to select the input source (page 20).
5 Input function buttons
Use to select the input source to this receiver (page 20). This
will enable you to control other Pioneer components with the
remote control.
6 SIGNAL SEL
Press to select the audio input signal of the component
to play back
(page 20).
7 Sound control buttons
Acous.EQ – Cannot use for this unit.
S.RETRIEVER – Press to restore CD quality sound to
compressed audio sources (page 27).
PHASE – Press to switch on/off Phase Control (page 27).
8 Listening mode and component control buttons
AUTO/DIRECT – Switches between Auto surround mode
(page 26) and Stream Direct playback (page 27).
STEREO – Press to select stereo playback (page 26).
ALC/STANDARD – Press for standard decoding and to
switch between the modes of 2 Pro Logic II and NEO:6,
and the Auto level control stereo mode (page 26).
ADV SURR – Switches between the various surround
modes (page 26).
ECO –
Switches between ECO Mode 1/ECO Mode 2.
When ECO Mode is turned ON, the display will go
dark
(page 26).
9 Receiver and component control buttons
The following button controls can be accessed after you have
selected the corresponding input function button (BD, DVD,
etc.).
Press first to access:
AUDIO PARAMETER – Use to access the Audio options
(page 28).
HOME MENU – Press to access the Home Menu
(page 30).
RETURN – Confirm and exit the current menu screen.
Press BD, DVD first to access:
TOP MENU – Displays the disc ‘top’ menu of a Blu-ray
Disc/DVD.
HOME MENU – Displays the HOME MENU screen.
RETURN – Confirm and exit the current menu screen.
MENU – Displays the TOOLS menu of Blu-ray Disc player.
Press TUNER first to access:
TOOLS – Memorizes stations for recall, also used to
change the name (page 24).
BAND – Switches between AM, FM ST (stereo) and FM
MONO radio bands (page 23).
Press iPod/USB first to access:
iPod CTRL – Switches between the iPod controls and the
receiver controls (page 22).
PTY – Use to search for RDS program types (page 25).
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(TUNE
/
, PRESET
/
), ENTER
Use the arrow buttons when setting up your surround sound
system (page 30). Also used to control Blu-ray Disc/DVD
menus/options.
Use TUNE / can be used to find radio frequencies and
PRESET / can be used to select preset radio stations
(page 24).
BD DVD
INPUT SELECT
SOURCESLEEP
TV
CONTROL
DIMMER
CD
INPUT
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4
7
MIDNIGHT
CH
RECEIVER
TUNER
iPod/USB
SAT/CBL
GAME
TV
SIGNAL SEL
Acous.EQ
PHASE
S.RETRIEVER
ENTER
ADV SURR
ECO
AUTO/
DIRECT
VOL
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10
2
5
8
SPEAKERS
LEV
LEV
SB CH
DISP
CLR
3
6
9
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ENTER
CH
CH
CH SELECT
MUTE
RETURN
AUDIO
PARAMETER
TOOLS
MENU
VOLUME
BAND
HOME
MENU
iPod CTRL
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BASS
TOP
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11 Component control buttons
The main buttons (, , etc.) are used to control a
component after you have selected it using the input function
buttons.
The controls above these buttons can be accessed after you
have selected the corresponding input function button (BD,
DVD and CD). These buttons also function as described
below.
Press first to access:
BASS –/+, TRE –/+ – Use to adjust Bass or Treble.
• These controls are disabled when the listening mode is
set to DIRECT or PURE DIRECT.
• When the front speaker is set at SMALL in the Speaker
Setting and the X.over is set above 150 Hz, the
subwoofer channel level will be adjusted by pressing
BASS –/+ (page 31).
12 Number buttons and other component controls
Use the number buttons to directly select a radio frequency
(page 23) or the tracks on a CD, etc. There are other buttons
that can be accessed after is pressed. (For
example MIDNIGHT, etc.)
SB CH– Cannot use for this unit.
CH SELECT – Press repeatedly to select a channel, then
use LEV +/– to adjust the level (page 31).
LEV +/– – Use to adjust the channel level.
MIDNIGHT – Switches to Midnight or Loudness listening
(page 28).
SPEAKERS – Use to change the speaker system on or off.
When the SP OFF is selected, no sound is output from the
speakers connected to this receiver.
DIMMER – Dims or brightens the display. The brightness
can be controlled in four steps.
13
SOURCE
Turns on or off the power of the Pioneer DVD/DVR units when
BD, DVD or CD is selected using the input function buttons.
14 TV CONTROL buttons
These buttons can control only be used with Pioneer TVs.
– Use to turn on/off the power of the TV.
INPUT – Use to select the TV input signal.
CH +/– – Use to select channels.
VOL +/– – Use to adjust the volume on your TV.
15 VOLUME +/–
Use to set the listening volume.
16 MUTE
Mutes/unmutes the sound.
17 DISP
Switches the display of this unit. The listening mode, sound
volume or input name can be checked by selecting an input
source.
Loading the batteries
The batteries included with the unit are to check initial
operations; they may not last over a long period. We
recommend using alkaline batteries that have a longer life.
CAUTION
• Incorrect use of batteries may result in such hazards as
leakage and bursting. Observe the following precautions:
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Never use new and old batteries together.
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Insert the plus and minus sides of the batteries properly
according to the marks in the battery case.
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Batteries with the same shape may have different
voltages. Do not use different batteries together.
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When disposing of used batteries, please comply with
governmental regulations or environmental public
institution
’s rules that apply in your country/area.
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When inserting the batteries, make sure not to damage the
springs on the battery’s (–) terminals. This can cause
batteries to leak or overheat.
WARNING
Do not use or store batteries in direct sunlight or other
excessively hot place, such as inside a car or near a heater.
This can cause batteries to leak, overheat, explode or catch
fire. It can also reduce the life or performance of batteries.
Operating range of remote control
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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Chapter 2:
Connecting your equipment
Placing the speakers
By connecting the left and right front speakers (
L
/
R
), the center speaker (
C
), the left and right
surround speakers (
SL
/
SR
), and the subwoofer (
SW
), a 5.1 ch surround system can be enjoyed.
To achieve the best possible surround sound, install your speakers as shown below.
Hints on the speaker placement
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.
• Speakers installed to the right and left should be separated by about 1.8 m to 2.7 m
distance. They should be installed at equal distances from the television, and at equal
heights from the floor.
• If you’re going to place speakers around your CRT TV, place the speakers at a sufficient
distance from your CRT TV.
• If you’re using a center speaker, place the front speakers at a wider angle. If not, place
them at a narrower angle.
• Place the center speaker above or below the TV so that the sound of the center channel is
localized at the TV screen. Also, make sure the center speaker does not cross the line
formed by the leading edge of the front left and right speakers.
• It is best to angle the speakers towards the listening position. The angle depends on the
size of the room. Use less of an angle for bigger rooms.
• Surround 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.
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.
120
120
SL
L
SW
C
R
SR
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Connecting the speakers
The receiver will work with just two stereo speakers (the front speakers in the diagram) but
using at least three speakers is recommended, and a complete setup is best for surround
sound.
Make sure you connect the speaker on the right to the right (R) terminal and the speaker on
the left to the left (L) terminal. Also make sure the positive and negative (+/–) terminals on the
receiver match those on the speakers.
You can use speakers with a nominal impedance between 6
and 16
.
Be sure to complete all connections before connecting this unit to the AC power source.
Bare wire connections
CAUTION
• These speaker terminals carry HAZARDOUS LIVE voltage. To prevent the risk of electric
shock when connecting or disconnecting the speaker cables, disconnect the power cord
before touching any uninsulated parts.
• Make sure that all the bare speaker wire is 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.
1 Push open the tabs and insert exposed
wire.
2 Release the tabs.
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VIDEO AUDIO
COAXIAL
SPEAKERS
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OPTICAL
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ASSIGNABLE
OUTIN IN
A
(
CD
)
MONITOR
OUT
DVD IN
ANALOG IN
(CD)
SAT/CBL
IN
DVD SAT/CBL GAME BD
(
TV
)
IN
1
1
IN
1
FM UNBAL
75
AM LOOP
FRONT CENTER
SURROUND SUBWOOFER
RLRL
RL
Center
Surround right
Front right
Front left
Subwoofer
Surround left
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Making cable connections
Make sure not to bend the cables over the top of this unit (as
shown in the illustration). If this happens, the magnetic field
produced by the transformers in this unit may cause a
humming noise from the speakers.
Important
• Before making or changing connections, switch off the
power and disconnect the power cord from the AC outlet.
• Before unplugging the power cord, switch the power into
standby.
HDMI cables
Both video and sound signals can be transmitted
simultaneously with one cable. If connecting the player and
the TV via this receiver, for both connections, use HDMI
cables.
Be careful to connect the terminal in the proper direction.
Note
• Set the HDMI parameter in Setting the Audio options on
page 28 to THRU (THROUGH) and set the input signal in
Selecting the audio input signal on page 20 to HDMI, if you
want to hear HDMI audio output from your TV (no sound
will be heard from this receiver).
• If the video signal does not appear on your TV, try
adjusting the resolution settings on your component or
display. Note that some components (such as video game
units) have resolutions that may not be displayed. In this
case, use a (analog) composite connection.
• When the video signal from the HDMI is 480i, 480p, 576i
or 576p, Multi Ch PCM sound and HD sound cannot be
received.
About HDMI
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, SACD, Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby TrueHD,
DTS-HD Master Audio (see below for limitations), Video CD/
Super VCD and CD.
This receiver incorporates High-Definition Multimedia
Interface (HDMI
®
) technology.
This receiver supports the functions described below through
HDMI connections.
• Digital transfer of uncompressed video (contents
protected by HDCP (1080p/24, 1080p/60, etc.))
•3D signal transfer
• Deep Color signal transfer
• x.v.Color signal transfer
• Audio Return Channel (see The HDMI Setup menu on
page 33)
• Input of multi-channel linear PCM digital audio signals
(192 kHz or less) for up to 8 channels
• Input of the following digital audio formats:
– Dolby Digital, Dolby Digital Plus, DTS, High bitrate
audio (Dolby TrueHD, DTS-HD Master Audio), DVD-
Audio, CD, SACD (DSD 2 ch only), Video CD, Super VCD.
• 4K signal transfer
–This may not operate properly, depending on the
connected equipment.
– 4K 24p, 4K 25p and 4K 30p signals are supported.
Note
• Use a High Speed HDMI
®
/™ Cable. If HDMI cable other
than a High Speed HDMI
®
/™ Cable is used, it may not
work properly.
• When an HDMI cable with a built-in equalizer is
connected, it may not operate properly.
• 3D, Deep Color, x.v.Color, 4K signal transfer and Audio
Return Channel are only possible when connected to a
compatible component.
• HDMI format digital audio tr ansmissions require a longer
time to be recognized. Due to this, interruption in the
audio may occur when switching between audio formats
or beginning playback.
• Turning on/off the device connected to this unit’s HDMI
OUT terminal during playback, or disconnecting/
connecting the HDMI cable during playback, may cause
noise or interrupted audio.
The terms HDMI and HDMI High-Definition Multimedia
Interface, and the HDMI Logo are trademarks or registered
trademarks of HDMI Licensing, LLC in the United States and
other countries.
“x.v.Color” and are trademarks of Sony
Corporation.
HDMI
®
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