Pioneer VSX-5231 Operating Instruction

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AV Receiver

VSX-5231

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.

NOTE:

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures: — Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. — Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. — Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected. — Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

Information to User

Alterations or modifications carried out without appropriate authorization may invalidate the user’s right to operate the equipment.

WARNING

This equipment is not waterproof. To prevent a fire or shock hazard, do not place any container filled with

WARNING

To prevent a fire hazard, do not place any naked flame

sources (such as a lighted candle) on the equipment. liquid near this equipment (such as a vase or flower pot) or expose it to dripping, splashing, rain or moisture.

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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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VENTILATION CAUTION

When installing this unit, make sure to leave space around the unit for ventilation to improve heat radiation (at least 40 cm at top, 20 cm at rear, and 20 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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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)

Caution

To prevent fire hazard, the Class 2 Wiring Cable should be used for connection with speaker, and should be routed away from hazards to avoid damage to the insulation of the cable.

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Read these instructions. Keep these instructions. Heed all warnings. Follow all instructions. Do not use this apparatus near water. Clean only with dry cloth. Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions. Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce heat. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding-type plug. A polarized plug has two blades with one wider than the other. A grounding type plug has two blades and a third grounding prong. The wide blade or the third prong are provided for your safety. If the provided plug does not fit into your outlet, consult an electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet. Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the apparatus.

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Only use attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer. Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table specified by the manufacturer, or sold with the apparatus. When a cart is used, use caution when moving the cart/apparatus combination to avoid injury from tip-over.

Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing is required when the apparatus has been damaged in any way, such as power-supply cord or plug is damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus, the apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate normally, or has been dropped.

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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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These symbols are only valid in the European Union.

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(Symbol examples for batteries)

This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.

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CAUTION

This product satisfies FCC regulations when shielded cables and connectors are used to connect the unit to other equipment. To prevent electromagnetic interference with electric appliances such as radios and televisions, use shielded cables and connectors for connections.

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IMPORTANT NOTICE

THE MODEL NUMBER AND SERIAL NUMBER OF THIS EQUIPMENT ARE ON THE REAR OR BOTTOM. RECORD THESE NUMBERS ON YOUR ENCLOSED WARRANTY CARD AND KEEP IN A SAFE PLACE FOR FUTURE REFERENCE.

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WARNING: Handling the cord on this product or

cords associated with accessories sold with the product may expose you to chemicals listed on proposition 65 known to the State of California and other governmental entities to cause cancer and birth defect or other reproductive harm.

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This product is for general household purposes. Any failure due to use for other than household purposes (such as long-term use for business purposes in a restaurant or use in a car or ship) and which requires repair will be charged for even during the warranty period.

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WARNING

Store small parts out of the reach of children and infants. If accidentally swallowed, contact a doctor immediately.

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Contents

Thank you for buying this Pioneer product. Please read through these operating instructions so you will know how to operate your model properly.

Before you start

Checking what’s in the box. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

Installing the receiver . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

Flow of settings on the receiver

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

Automatically setting up for surround sound

(MCACC) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

Other problems when using the Auto MCACC

setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

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04 Basic playback

Playing a source . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

Selecting the audio input signal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

Playing an iPod . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

Playing back files stored on an iPod . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

Basic playback controls. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

Switches between the iPod controls and the receiver

controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

Playing a USB device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

Basic playback controls. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

Compressed audio compatibility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

Listening to the radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

Improving FM sound . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

Saving station presets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

Listening to station presets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

Naming preset stations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

05 Listening to your system

Choosing the listening mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

Auto playback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

Listening in surround sound . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

Using the Advanced surround . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

Using Stream Direct . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

Using the Sound Retriever . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

Listening with Acoustic Calibration EQ. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 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

Before you start

Flow of settings on the receiver

Checking what’s in the box

Please check that you’ve received the following supplied accessories:

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Setup microphone

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Remote control

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AAA size IEC R03 dry cell batteries (to confirm system operation) x2

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AM loop antenna

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FM wire antenna

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Video Cable

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Warranty card

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Quick start guide

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Safety Brochure

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SPEAKER CAUTION Sheet (English only)

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These operating instructions (CD-ROM)

Installing the receiver

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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)

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

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Connecting the speakers

Where you place the speakers will have a big effect on the sound.

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Placing the speakers (page 10)

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Connecting the speakers (page 11)

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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.

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About video outputs connection (page 13)

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Connecting a TV and playback components (page 14

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Connecting antennas (page 16)

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Plugging in the receiver (page 18)

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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.

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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.)

)

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Use the on-screen automatic MCACC setup to set up

your system

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Automatically setting up for surround sound (MCACC) (page 19

Basic playback (page 21)

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Selecting the audio input signal (page 21)

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Playing an iPod (page 23)

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Playing a USB device (page 24)

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Choosing the listening mode (page 26)

Adjusting the sound as desired

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Using the Sound Retriever (page 27)

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Better sound using Phase Control (page 27)

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Listening with Acoustic Calibration EQ (page 27)

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Setting the Audio options (page 28)

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Manual speaker setup (page 30)

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Chapter

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10 11 12 1413 15 16

Controls and displays

Front panel

INPUT SELECTOR

Selects an input source (page 21).

MCACC indicator

Lights when Acoustic Calibration EQ (page 27) is on (Acoustic Calibration EQ is automatically set to on after the Auto MCACC setup (page 19

Receiver control buttons

SPEAKERS

When the SP OFF is selected, no sound is output from the speakers connected to this receiver.

DIMMER

can be controlled in four steps.

DISPLAY

mode, sound volume, input name can be checked by selecting an input source.

Character display

See Display on page 7.

Tuner control buttons

BAND

– Switches between AM, FM ST (stereo) and FM

MONO radio bands (page 25

dial

)).

– Use to change the speaker system on or off.

– Dims or brightens the display. The brightness

– Switches the display of this unit. The listening

TUNER EDIT ENTER

(page 25

TUNE PRESET

(page 25

HDMI indicator

Blinks when connecting an HDMI-equipped component; lights when the component is connected (page 14

iPod iPhone indicator

Lights when an iPod/iPhone is connected and iPod/USB input is selected (page 23

Remote sensor

Receives the signals from the remote control (see Operating

range of remote control on page 9).

MASTER VOLUME

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STANDBY/ON

– Use with

to memorize and name stations for recall

/

– Used to find radio frequencies (page 25).

/

TUNE

/, PRESET

– Use to select preset radio stations

dial

/

and

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.

MCACC SETUP MIC jack

Use to connect a microphone when performing Auto MCACC setup (page 19

Listening mode buttons

AUTO SURROUND/STREAM DIRECT

Auto surround mode (page 26 playback (page 27

ALC/STANDARD SURR

and to switch between the modes of 2 Pro Logic and NEO:6, and the Auto level control stereo mode (page 26

ADVANCED SURROUND

surround modes (page 27

ECO

Switches between ECO Mode 1/ECO Mode 2. When ECO Mode is turned ON, the display will go dark (page 27

– Switches between

) and Stream Direct

– Press for standard decoding

– Switches between the various

iPod iPhone DIRECT CONTROL

Change the receiver’s input to the iPod and enable iPod operations on the iPod (page 23

iPod/iPhone terminal

Use to connect your Apple iPod or USB mass storage device as an audio source (page 17

Display

PHASE

Lights when the Phase Control is switched on (page 27).

AUTO

Lights when the Auto Surround feature is switched on (page 26

Tuner indicators ST – Lights when a stereo FM broadcast is being received

in auto stereo mode (page 25

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.

Speaker indicators

Shows if the speaker system is on or not (page 6).

SPA means the speakers are switched on. SP means the speakers are switched off.

Sleep timer indicator

Lights when the receiver is in sleep mode (page 8).

PRESET information or input signal indicator

Shows the preset number of the tuner or the input signal type, etc.

Character display

Displays various system information.

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

Dolby Digital indicators

2 D – Lights when a Dolby Digital encoded signal is detected.

2 D+ – 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

ADV.S.

Lights when one of the Advanced Surround modes has been selected (see Using the Advanced surround more on this).

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.

DIR.

Lights when the DIRECT or PURE DIRECT mode is switched on (page 27

on page 26 for more on this).

on page 27 for

Controls and displays

RECEIVER

Controls and displays

Remote control

RECEIVER

3 4

6 7

AUDIO

PARAMETER

TOP MENU

HOME MENU

PTY

iPod CTRL

RECEIVER

CLR

SLEEP

ENTER

RECEIVER

SOURCE

SIGNAL SEL

TOOLS

RETURN

ENTER

BAND

INPUT

MUTE

DISP

As for operating other devices, the remote control codes for the Pioneer products are preset. The settings cannot be changed.

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.

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RECEIVER

Switches the receiver between standby and on.

Switches the remote to control the receiver (used to select the white commands above the number buttons ( etc)). Also use this button to set up surround sound (page 30 or Audio parameters (page 28

INPUT SELECT

Use to select the input source (page 21).

Input function buttons

Use to select the input source to this receiver (page 21). This will enable you to control other Pioneer components with the remote control.

SIGNAL SEL

Press to select the audio input signal of the component to play back (page 21

Sound control buttons

Acous.EQ

EQ setting (page 27

S.RETRIEVER

compressed audio sources (page 27

PHASE

Listening mode and component control buttons

AUTO/DIRECT

(page 26

STEREO ALC/STANDARD SURR

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

modes (page 27

– Press to switch on/off Acoustic Calibration

– Press to restore CD quality sound to

– Press to switch on/off Phase Control (page 27).

– Switches between Auto surround mode

) and Stream Direct playback (page 27).

– Press to select stereo playback (page 26).

– Switches between the various surround

– Press for standard decoding

MIDNIGHT

ECO

– Switches between ECO Mode 1/ECO Mode 2. When

ECO Mode is turned ON, the display will go dark (page 27

Receiver and component control buttons

The following button controls can be accessed after you have selected the corresponding input function button ( etc.).

Press first to access:

AUDIO PARAMETER

(page 28

HOME MENU

(page 30

RETURN

– Confirm and exit the current menu screen.

TOP MENU

Disc/DVD.

DVD

Press

)

HOME MENU RETURN

– Confirm and exit the current menu screen.

– Display s the TOOLS menu of Blu-ray Disc player.

TUNER

Press

Use the arrow buttons when setting up your surround sound system (page 30 menus/options. Use

PRESET

(page 25

first to access:

TOOLS

– Memorizes stations for recall, also used to

change the name (page 25

BAND

– Switches between AM, FM ST (stereo) and FM

MONO radio bands (page 25

iPod/USB

iPod CTRL

receiver controls (page 23

– Switches between the iPod controls and the

/// (TUNE

TUNE

/

/

can be used to select preset radio stations

– Use to access the Audio options

– Press to access the Home Menu

first to access:

– Displays the disc ‘top’ menu of a Blu-ray

– Displays the HOME MENU screen.

first to access:

/, PRESET

/

ENTER

). Also used to control Blu-ray Disc/DVD

can be used to find radio frequencies and

BD, DVD

CAUTION

RECEIVER

30°

7 m (23 ft.)

30°

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 (

DVD

and CD). These buttons also function as described

below. Press first to access:

BASS +/–, TRE +/–

• 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 (or automatically via the Auto MCACC setup) and the X.Over is set above 150 Hz, the subwoofer channel level will be adjusted by pressing (page 31

Number buttons and other component controls

Use the number buttons to directly select a radio frequency (page 25

) or the tracks on a CD, etc. There are other buttons

that can be accessed after is pressed. (For example

MIDNIGHT

SB CH

– Cannot use for this unit.

CH SELECT

use

LEV +/– LEV +/– MIDNIGHT

(page 28

SPEAKERS

When the SP OFF is selected, no sound is output from the speakers connected to this receiver.

DIMMER

can be controlled in four steps. During ECO mode, the brightness switches between 2

levels. If the dimmest level is selected, DIMMER will be shown on the display. (Mode other than ECO: 4 levels, ECO mode: 2 levels)

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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.

– Use to adjust Bass or Treble.

, etc.)

– Press repeatedly to select a channel, then

to adjust the level (page 31).

– Use to adjust the channel level.

– Switches to Midnight or Loudness listening

– Use to change the speaker system on or off.

– Dims or brightens the display. The brightness

BASS +/–

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.

VOLUME +/–

Use to set the listening volume.

MUTE

Mutes/unmutes the sound.

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.

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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 institution’s rules that apply in your country/area.

Controls and displays

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.

When inserting the batteries, make sure not to damage the springs on the battery’s (–) terminals. This can cause batteries to leak or overheat.

Operating range of remote control

The remote control may not work properly if:

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There are obstacles between the remote control and the receiver’s remote sensor.

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Direct sunlight or fluorescent light is shining onto the remote sensor.

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The receiver is located near a device that is emitting infrared rays.

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The receiver is operated simultaneously with another infrared remote control unit.

Chapter

CAUTION

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5.1 channel surround system:

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.

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The subwoofer can be placed on the floor. Ideally, the other speakers should be at about earlevel 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.

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For the best stereo effect, place the front speakers 2 m to 3 m (6 ft. to 9 ft.) apart, at equal distance from the TV.

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If you’re going to place speakers around your CRT TV, use shielded speakers or place the speakers at a sufficient distance from your CRT TV.

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If you’re using a center speaker, place the front speakers at a wider angle. If not, place them at a narrower angle.

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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.

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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.

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Surround speakers should be positioned 60 cm to 90 cm (2 ft. to 3 ft.) 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.

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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.

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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.

CAUTION

10 mm (3/8 in.)

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10 mm (3/8 in.)

LINE LEVEL

INPUT

FRONT

R L

SURROUND

R L

CENTER

PREOUT SUBWOOFER

Center

Surround right

Front right

Front leftSubwoofer

Surround left

Connecting your equipment

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

Front speaker terminals:

Twist exposed wire strands together.

Loosen terminal and insert exposed wire.

Tighten terminal.

Center and surround speaker terminals:

Twist exposed wire strands together.

Push open the tabs and insert exposed

wire.

Release the tabs.

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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.

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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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Important

Note

HDMI

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.

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Before making or changing connections, switch off the power and disconnect the power cord from the AC outlet.

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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.

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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

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

on page 21 to HDMI, if you

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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.

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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 DVDVideo, 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

This receiver supports the functions described below through HDMI connections.

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Digital transfer of uncompressed video (contents protected by HDCP (1080p/24, 1080p/60, etc.))

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3D signal transfer

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Deep Color signal transfer

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x.v.Color signal transfer

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Audio Return Channel (see The HDMI Setup menu on

page 33)

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Input of multi-channel linear PCM digital audio signals (192 kHz or less) for up to 8 channels

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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

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4K signal transfer – This may not operate properly, depending on the

connected equipment. – 4K 24p, 4K 25p and 4K 30p signals are supported

) technology.

Connecting your equipment

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Use a High Speed HDMI®/™ Cable. If HDMI cable other than a High Speed HDMI properly.

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When an HDMI cable with a built-in equalizer is connected, it may not operate properly.

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3D, Deep Color, x.v.Color, 4K signal transfer and Audio Return Channel are only possible when connected to a compatible component.

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HDMI format digital audio transmissions require a longer time to be recognized. Due to this, interruption in the audio may occur when switching between audio formats or beginning playback.

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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.

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™ Cable is used, it may not work

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