Pioneer VSX-831 Advanced Manual

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Specifications

General Specifications

Amplifier Section

Rated Output Power (FTC) (North American)

With 8 ohm loads, both channels driven, from 20­20,000 Hz; rated 80 watts per channel minimum RMS power, with no more than 0.08% total harmonic distortion from 250 milliwatts to rated output. Surround Mode Output Power ( )

(6 ohms, 1 kHz THD 0.9%) 140 W per channel

Reference output for each speakers.

Depending on the source and the listening mode settings, there may be no sound output.

Rated Output Power (IEC) (Others)

5 ch × 130 W at 6 ohms, 1 kHz, 1 ch driven of 1% THD Maximum Effective Output Power (JEITA) (Asian and Australian)

5 ch × 160 W at 6 ohms, 1 kHz, 1 ch driven of 10% THD Dynamic Power ( )

IEC60268­Short­term maximum output power 160 W (3 Ω, Front)

125 W (4 Ω, Front)

85 W (8 Ω, Front)

THD+N (Total Harmonic Distortion+Noise) 0.08% (20 Hz ­ 20,000 Hz, half power)

Input Sensitivity and Impedance (1 kHz 100 W/8 Ω) 200 mV/47 kΩ (LINE (Unbalance))

3.5 mV/47 kΩ (PHONO MM) Rated RCA Output Level and Impedance

1 V/470 Ω (SUBWOOFER PRE OUT) Phono Overload

70 mV (MM 1 kHz 0.5%) Frequency Response

10 Hz ­ 100 kHz/+1 dB, –3 dB (Pure Direct) Tone Control Characteristics

±10 dB, 90 Hz (BASS) ±10 dB, 7.5 kHz (TREBLE)

Signal to Noise Ratio

106 dB (IHF­A, LINE IN, SP OUT)

80 dB (IHF­A, PHONO IN, SP OUT) Speaker Impedance

6 Ω ­ 16 Ω

Headphone Output Impedance 330 Ω

Headphone Rated Output

85 mW (32 Ω, 1 kHz, 10% THD)

Video Section

Signal level

1 Vp­p/75 Ω (Composite Video)

Tuner Section

FM Tuning Frequency Range

87.5 MHz ­ 107.9 MHz (North American)

87.5 MHz ­ 108.0 MHz, RDS (Others) AM Tuning Frequency Range

530 kHz ­ 1710 kHz (North American) 522/530 kHz ­ 1611/1710 kHz (Others)

Preset Channel 40

Network Section

Ethernet LAN 10BASE­T/100BASE­TX

Wireless LAN

IEEE 802.11 a/b/g/n standard

(Wi­Fi® standard)

5 GHz/2.4 GHz band

BLUETOOTH Section

Communication system

BLUETOOTH Specification version 4.1+LE Frequency band

2.4 GHz band Modulation method

FHSS (Freq Hopping Spread Spectrum) Compatible BLUETOOTH profiles

A2DP 1.2

AVRCP 1.3 HOGP­Host (Client)

HOGP­HID Device (Server) HID Service (HIDS)

Supported Codecs

SBC

AAC

Transmission range (A2DP)

20 Hz ­ 20 kHz (Sampling frequency 44.1 kHz) Maximum communication range

Line of sight approx. 15 m ( )

The actual range will vary depending on factors such as obstacles between devices, magnetic fields around a microwave oven, static electricity, cordless phone, reception sensitivity, antenna's performance, operating system, software application, etc.

General

Power Supply

AC 120 V, 60 Hz (North American)

AC 220 ­ 240 V, 50/60 Hz (Others)

Power Consumption

380 W (North American)

390 W (Others)

0.1 W (Stand­by, North American)

0.15 W (Stand­by, Others)

45 W (No­sound)

4.9 W (HDMI Standby Through, North American)

5.1 W (HDMI Standby Through, Others)

2.4 W (Network Standby)

Dimensions (W × H × D)

435 mm × 173 mm × 370.5 mm

17­1/8" × 6­13/16" × 14­9/16"

Weight

9.0 kg (19.8 lbs.) (North American)

9.2 kg (20.3 lbs.) (Others)

HDMI

Input

IN1 (BD/DVD, HDCP2.2), IN2 (CBL/SAT, HDCP2.2), IN3 (STRM BOX,

HDCP2.2), IN4 (GAME), IN5, IN6

Output

OUT

Supported

Deep Color, x.v.Color™, LipSync, Audio Return Channel, 3D, 4K

60Hz, CEC, Extended Colorimetry (sYCC601, Adobe RGB, Adobe

YCC601), Content Type, HDR

Audio Format

Dolby TrueHD, Dolby Digital, Dolby Digital Plus, DTS, DTS­HD Master

Audio, DTS­HD High Resolution Audio, DTS 96/24, DTS­HD Express,

DSD, PCM

Maximu Video Resolution

4k 60 Hz (YCbCr 4:4:4)

Video Inputs

Composite

IN1 (BD/DVD), IN2 (CBL/SAT)

Compatible input resolutions

HDMI input

4K, 1080p/24, 1080p, 1080i, 720p, 480p/576p Composite input

480i/576i

The output from the HDMI OUT jack to the TV is the same resolution as the input. When using a TV that supports 4K, 1080p HDMI video signals can also be output as 4K.

Audio Inputs

Digital

OPTICAL (TV)

COAXIAL (CD)

Analog

BD/DVD, CBL/SAT, PHONO, AUX (front)

Audio Outputs

Analog

2 SUBWOOFER PRE OUT Speaker Outputs

FRONT L/R, CENTER, SURROUND L/R (North American models are banana plug ready)

Phones

PHONES (Front, ø 6.3 mm, 1/4")

Others

Setup Mic : 1 (Front)

USB : 1 (Ver. 2.0, 5 V/1 A)

Ethernet : 1

Power consumption in standby mode

In the following cases, the power consumption in standby mode may reach up to a maximum of 12 W:

When "Network Standby" is set to "On"

When "HDMI CEC" is set to "On"

When "HDMI Standby Through" is set to other than "Off"

When "Bluetooth Wakeup" is set to "On"

When "USB Power Out at Standby" is set to "On"

Specifications and features are subject to change without notice.

Specifications

About HDMI

Compatible functions

HDMI (High Definition Multimedia Interface) is a digital interface standard for connecting TVs, projectors, Blu­ray Disc/DVD players, set­top boxes, and other video components. Until now, several separate video and audio cables have been required to connect AV components. With HDMI, a single cable can carry control signals, digital video, and digital audio (2 ch PCM, multichannel digital audio, and multichannel PCM).

HDMI CEC functionality:

By connecting devices and HDMI cables that comply with the CEC (Consumer Electronics Control) specification of the HDMI standard, a variety of linked operation become possible between devices. You can enjoy features such as linking input switching with the input selector and players, control volume using the remote controller of the TV, and automatically switching this unit to standby when the TV is turned off.

The unit is designed to link with products that comply with the CEC standard, and that linked operation is not always guaranteed with all CEC devices. For linked functions to work properly, do not connect more CEC­compliant components than the quantities specified below, to the HDMI jack.

Blu­ray Disc/DVD players: up to 3 units

Blu­ray Disc/DVD recorders: up to 3 units

Cable TV tuner, terrestrial digital tuner, and satellite broadcasting tuner: up to 4 units

Operation has been confirmed on the following devices from other manufacturers: (As of February 2016)

Toshiba brand televisions; Sharp brand televisions; Toshiba brand players and recorders; Sharp brand players and recorders (when used with a Sharp brand television)

ARC Audio Return Channel :

By connection a TV that supports ARC with a single HDMI cable, you can not only output the audio and video from this unit to the TV, but also input the audio from the TV to this unit.

HDMI Standby Through:

Even if this unit is in standby, the input signals from AV components are transmitted to the TV.

Deep Color:

By connecting devices supporting Deep Color, video signals input from the devices can be reproduced on the TV with even more colors.

x.v.Color™:

This technology realizes even more realistic colors by broadening the color gamut.

3D:

You can transmit 3D video signals from AV components to the TV.

4K:

This unit supports 4K (3840×2160p) and 4K SMPTE (4096×2160p) video signals.

LipSync:

This setting automatically corrects any desynchronization between the video and audio signals based on data from the HDMI LipSync compatible TV.

Copyright Protection:

The unit supports Revision 1.4 and Revision 2.2 (HDMI OUT and HDMI IN1 to 3 only) of the HDCP (High­bandwidth Digital Content Protection), a copy­ protection system for digital video signals. Other devices connected to the unit must also support HDCP.

Supported Audio Formats

2 ch linear PCM:

32 kHz, 44.1 kHz, 48 kHz, 88.2 kHz, 96 kHz, 176.4 kHz, 192 kHz, 16/20/24 bit

Multi­channel linear PCM:

Maximum 5.1 channels, 32 kHz, 44.1 kHz, 48 kHz, 88.2 kHz, 96 kHz, 176.4 kHz, 192 kHz, 16/20/24 bit

Bitstream:

Dolby Digital, Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby TrueHD, DTS, DTS­HD High Resolution Audio, DTS­HD Master Audio

DSD:

Supported sampling rates: 2.8 MHz

Your Blu­ray Disc/DVD player must also support HDMI output of the above audio formats.

Supported resolutions

HDMI IN1 to IN3:

Copyright protection technology: HDCP1.4/HDCP2.2

Color space (Color Depth):

720×480i 60Hz, 720×576i 50Hz, 720×480p 60Hz, 720×576p 50Hz, 1920×1080i 50/60Hz, 1280×720p 24/25/30/50/60Hz, 1680×720p 24/25/30/50/60Hz, 1920×1080p 24/25/30/50/60Hz, 2560×1080p 24/25/30/50/60Hz, 4K (3840×2160p) 24/25/30Hz, 4K SMPTE (4096×2160p) 24/25/30Hz : RGB/YCbCr4:4:4 (8/10/12 bit), YCbCr4:2:2 (12 bit)

4K (3840×2160p) 50/60Hz, 4K SMPTE (4096×2160p) 50/60Hz : RGB/YCbCr4:4:4 (8 bit), YCbCr4:2:2 (12 bit), YCbCr4:2:0 (8/10/12 bit)

HDMI IN4 to IN6:

Copyright protection technology: HDCP1.4

Color space (Color Depth):

720×480i 60Hz, 720×576i 50Hz, 720×480p 60Hz, 720×576p 50Hz, 1920×1080i 50/60Hz, 1280×720p 24/25/30/50/60Hz, 1680×720p 24/25/30/50/60Hz, 1920×1080p 24/25/30/50/60Hz, 2560×1080p 24/25/30/50/60Hz : RGB/YCbCr4:4:4 (8/10/12 bit), YCbCr4:2:2 (12 bit)

4K (3840×2160p) 24/25/30Hz, 4K SMPTE (4096×2160p) 24/25/30Hz : RGB/YCbCr4:4:4 (8 bit), YCbCr4:2:2 (12 bit)

4K (3840×2160p) 50/60Hz, 4K SMPTE (4096×2160p) 50/60Hz : YCbCr4:2:0 (8 bit)

Settings

System Setup

The unit allows you to configure advanced settings to provide you with an even better experience.

Operation:

Use the on­screen displays (OSD) that appear on the TV to make the settings.

Press on the remote controller to display the Home screen, then select System Setup with the cursors on the remote controller and press ENTER.

Select the item with the cursor /// buttons of the remote controller and press ENTER to confirm your selection.

Use the cursors / to change the default values. To return to the previous screen, press .

To exit the settings, press .

Input/Output Assign

Make settings related to output to the TV, change the settings for jack allocations to the various input selectors, and set the feature for displaying operations on the TV (OSD), etc.

TV Out/OSD

1080p ­> 4K Upscaling

Default Value: Off

When using a TV that supports 4K, video signals input at 1080p can be automatically upscaled to 4K for output.

"Off": Do not use this function "Auto": Use this function

Select "Off" if your TV does not support 4K.

Super Resolution

Default Value: (2)

When you have set "1080p ­> 4K Upscaling" to "Auto", you can select the degree of video signal correction from "Off" and between "1" (weak) and "3" (strong).

OSD Language

Default Value: English

Select the on­screen display language.

(North American models) English, German, French, Spanish, Italian, Dutch, Swedish

(European, Australian and Asian models) English, German, French, Spanish, Italian, Dutch, Swedish, Russian, Chinese.

Impose OSD

Default Value: On

Set whether or not to display the information on the TV when the volume is adjusted or input is changed, for example.

"On": OSD displayed on the TV. "Off": OSD not displayed on the TV.

OSD may not be displayed depending on the input signal even if "On" is selected. If the operation screen is not displayed, change the resolution of the connected device.

Screen Saver

Default Value: 3 minutes

Set the time to start the screen saver.

Select a value from "3 minutes", "5 minutes", "10 minutes" and "Off".

HDMI Input

You can change input assignment between the input selectors and HDMI IN jacks.

BD/DVD

Default Value: HDMI 1 HDCP 2.2

"HDMI 1 (HDCP 2.2)" to "HDMI 4": Assign a desired HDMI IN jack to the BD/DVD input selector. If you do not assign a jack, select "­­­­­". To select an HDMI IN jack already assigned to another input selector, change the input selector setting to "­­­­­" first.

CBL/SAT

Default Value: HDMI 2 HDCP 2.2

"HDMI 1 (HDCP 2.2)" to "HDMI 4": Assign a desired HDMI IN jack to the CBL/SAT input selector. If you do not assign a jack, select "­­­­­". To select an HDMI IN jack already assigned to another input selector, change the input selector setting to "­­­­­" first.

GAME

Default Value: HDMI 4

"HDMI 1 (HDCP 2.2)" to "HDMI 4": Assign a desired HDMI IN jack to the GAME input selector. If you do not assign a jack, select "­­­­­". To select an HDMI IN jack already assigned to another input selector, change the input selector setting to "­­­­­" first.

STRM BOX

Default Value: HDMI 3 HDCP 2.2

"HDMI 1 (HDCP 2.2)" to "HDMI 4": Assign a desired HDMI IN jack to the STRM BOX input selector. If you do not assign a jack, select "­­­­­". To select an HDMI IN jack already assigned to another input selector, change the input selector setting to "­­­­­" first.

Video Input

You can change input assignment between the input selectors and the VIDEO IN 1 and 2 jacks. If you do not assign a jack, select "­­­­­".

BD/DVD

Default Value: VIDEO 1

"VIDEO 1", "VIDEO 2": Assign a desired VIDEO IN jack to the BD/DVD input selector.

CBL/SAT

Default Value: VIDEO 2

"VIDEO 1", "VIDEO 2": Assign a desired VIDEO IN jack to the CBL/SAT input selector.

GAME

Default Value: ­­­­­

"VIDEO 1", "VIDEO 2": Assign a desired VIDEO IN jack to the GAME input selector.

STRM BOX

Default Value: ­­­­­

"VIDEO 1", "VIDEO 2": Assign a desired VIDEO IN jack to the STRM BOX input selector.

Digital Audio Input

You can change input assignment between the input selectors and DIGITAL IN COAXIAL/OPTICAL jacks. If you do not assign a jack, select "­­­­­".

BD/DVD

Default Value: ­­­­­

"COAXIAL", "OPTICAL ": Assign a desired DIGITAL IN jack to the BD/DVD input selector.

CBL/SAT

Default Value: ­­­­­

"COAXIAL", "OPTICAL ": Assign a desired DIGITAL IN jack to the CBL/SAT input selector.

GAME

Default Value: ­­­­­

"COAXIAL", "OPTICAL ": Assign a desired DIGITAL IN jack to the GAME input selector.

STRM BOX

Default Value: ­­­­­

"COAXIAL", "OPTICAL ": Assign a desired DIGITAL IN jack to the STRM BOX input selector.

CD

Default Value: COAXIAL

"COAXIAL", "OPTICAL ": Assign a desired DIGITAL IN jack to the CD input selector.

TV

Default Value: OPTICAL

"COAXIAL", "OPTICAL ": Assign a desired DIGITAL IN jack to the TV input selector.

Supported sampling rates for PCM signals (stereo, mono) from a digital input are 32kHz, 44.1kHz, 48kHz, 88.2kHz, 96kHz/16bit, 20bit, and 24bit.

Analog Audio Input

You can change input assignment between the input selectors and AUDIO IN jacks. If you do not assign a jack, select "­­­­­".

BD/DVD

Default Value: AUDIO 1

"AUDIO 1" to "AUDIO 2": Assign a desired AUDIO IN jack to the

BD/DVD input selector.

CBL/SAT

Default Value: AUDIO 2

"AUDIO 1" to "AUDIO 2": Assign a desired AUDIO IN jack to the CBL/SAT input selector.

GAME

Default Value: ­­­­­

"AUDIO 1" to "AUDIO 2": Assign a desired AUDIO IN jack to the GAME input selector.

STRM BOX

Default Value: ­­­­­

"AUDIO 1" to "AUDIO 2": Assign a desired AUDIO IN jack to the STRM BOX input selector.

CD

Default Value: ­­­­­

"AUDIO 1" to "AUDIO 2": Assign a desired AUDIO IN jack to the CD input selector.

TV

Default Value: ­­­­­

"AUDIO 1" to "AUDIO 2": Assign a desired AUDIO IN jack to the TV input selector.

Input Skip

You can skip inputs to which nothing is connected when selecting them with the INPUT SELECTOR dial on the main unit or with the / input selectors on the remote controller.

BD/DVD

Default Value: Use

Set whether to skip the BD/DVD input selector. Select "Skip" to skip this input.

CBL/SAT

Default Value: Use

Set whether to skip the CBL/SAT input selector. Select "Skip" to skip this input.

GAME

Default Value: Use

Set whether to skip the GAME input selector. Select "Skip" to skip this input.

STRM BOX

Default Value: Use

Set whether to skip the STRM BOX input selector. Select "Skip" to skip this input.

HDMI 5

Default Value: Use

Set whether to skip the HDMI 5 input selector. Select "Skip" to skip this input.

HDMI 6

Default Value: Use

Set whether to skip the HDMI 6 input selector. Select "Skip" to skip this input.

AUX

Default Value: Use

Set whether to skip the AUX input selector. Select "Skip" to skip this input.

CD

Default Value: Use

Set whether to skip the CD input selector. Select "Skip" to skip this input.

TV

Default Value: Use

Set whether to skip the TV input selector. Select "Skip" to skip this input.

PHONO

Default Value: Use

Set whether to skip the PHONO input selector. Select "Skip" to skip this input.

TUNER

Default Value: Use

Set whether to skip the TUNER input selector. Select "Skip" to skip this

input.

NET

Default Value: Use

Set whether to skip the NET input selector. Select "Skip" to skip this input.

USB

Default Value: Use

Set whether to skip the USB input selector. Select "Skip" to skip this input.

BT AUDIO

Default Value: Use

Set whether to skip the BT AUDIO input selector. Select "Skip" to skip this input.

Speaker

You can make changes to the connection environment of the speakers and change the volume level. Settings are automatically configured if you use Full Auto MCACC. This setting cannot be selected if headphones are connected or audio is output from the speakers of the TV.

Configuration

Speaker Channels

Default Value: 5.1 ch

Select "2.1 ch", "3.1 ch", "4.1 ch" or "5.1 ch" to suit the number of speaker channels connected.

Subwoofer

Default Value: Yes

Set whether a subwoofer is connected or not. "Yes": When subwoofer is connected

"No": When subwoofer is not connected

Crossover

Front

Default Value: Small

Set the low range capabilities for each channel by setting either small or large.

"Small": For small speakers whose low range capabilities may be limited

"Large": For full­range speakers with sufficient low range capabilities If "System Setup" ­ "Speaker" ­ "Configuration" ­ "Subwoofer" is set to "No", "Front" will be fixed to "Large" and the low pitched range of the other channels will be output from the front speakers. Refer to the instruction manual of your speakers to make the setting.

Center

Default Value: Small

Set the low range capabilities for each channel by setting either small or large.

"Small": For small speakers whose low range capabilities may be limited

"Large": For full­range speakers with sufficient low range capabilities

When "Front" is set to "Small", this is set to "Small".

If an item cannot be selected even though connection is correct, check that the settings in "System Setup" ­ "Speaker" ­ "Configuration" ­ "Speaker Channels" matches the number of connected channels.

Surround

Default Value: Small

Set the low range capabilities for each channel by setting either small or large.

"Small": For small speakers whose low range capabilities may be limited

"Large": For full­range speakers with sufficient low range capabilities

When "Front" is set to "Small", this is set to "Small".

If an item cannot be selected even though connection is correct, check that the settings in "System Setup" ­ "Speaker" ­ "Configuration" ­ "Speaker Channels" matches the number of connected channels.

Crossover

Default Value: 80Hz

When there are speakers that have been set to "Small", set the Hz under which you would like other speakers to play bass, and also set Hz under which you would like the LFE (low frequency effect) to play the bass.

The value from "50Hz" to "200Hz" can be set.

Double Bass

Default Value: Off

This can be selected only when "System Setup" ­ "Speaker" ­

"Configuration" ­ "Subwoofer" is set to "Yes" and "Front" is set to "Large".

Boost bass output by feeding bass sounds from the front left and right, and center speakers to the subwoofer.

"On": Bass output will be boosted "Off": Bass output will not be boosted

The setting will not automatically be configured even if you performed Full Auto MCACC.

Distance

Set the distance from each speaker to the listening position.

Front Left

Default Value: 10.0ft/3.00m

Specify the distance between each speaker and the listening position.

Center

Default Value: 10.0ft/3.00m

Specify the distance between each speaker and the listening position.

Front Right

Default Value: 10.0ft/3.00m

Specify the distance between each speaker and the listening position.

Surround Right

Default Value: 10.0ft/3.00m

Specify the distance between each speaker and the listening position.

Surround Left

Default Value: 10.0ft/3.00m

Specify the distance between each speaker and the listening position.

Subwoofer

Default Value: 10.0ft/3.00m

Specify the distance between each speaker and the listening position.

Default values vary depending on the regions.

Distance units can be switched by pressing MODE on the remote controller. When the unit is set as feet, you can set between 0.1 ft and 30.0 ft in increments of 0.1ft. When the unit is set as meters, you can set between 0.03 m and 9.00 m in increments of 0.03 m.

Channel Level

Front Left

Default Value: 0.0 dB

Select a value between " 12.0 dB" and " 12.0 dB" (in 0.5 dB increments). A test tone will be output each time you change the value. Select the desired level.

Center

Default Value: 0.0 dB

Select a value between " 12.0 dB" and " 12.0 dB" (in 0.5 dB increments). A test tone will be output each time you change the value. Select the desired level.

Front Right

Default Value: 0.0 dB

Select a value between " 12.0 dB" and " 12.0 dB" (in 0.5 dB increments). A test tone will be output each time you change the value. Select the desired level.

Surround Right

Default Value: 0.0 dB

Select a value between " 12.0 dB" and " 12.0 dB" (in 0.5 dB increments). A test tone will be output each time you change the value. Select the desired level.

Surround Left

Default Value: 0.0 dB

Select a value between " 12.0 dB" and " 12.0 dB" (in 0.5 dB increments). A test tone will be output each time you change the value. Select the desired level.

Subwoofer

Default Value: 0.0 dB

Select a value between " 15.0 dB" and " 12.0 dB" (in 0.5 dB increments). A test tone will be output each time you change the value. Select the desired level.

Audio Adjust

Make advanced settings such as those related to multiplex audio or those related to the volume of this unit.

Dual Mono/Mono

Dual Mono

Default Value: Main

Set the audio channel or language to be output when playing multiplex audio or multilingual TV broadcasts etc.

"Main": Main channel only "Sub": Sub channel only

"Main/Sub": Main and sub channels will be output at the same time. If multiplex audio is being played, "1 1" will be displayed when on the remote controller is pressed.

Mono Input Channel

Default Value: Left+Right

Set the input channel to use for playing any 2 ch digital source such as Dolby Digital, or 2 ch analog/PCM source in the Mono listening mode. "Left": Left channel only

"Right": Right channel only

"Left + Right": Left and right channels

Dolby

Loudness Management

Default Value: On

When playing Dolby TrueHD, enable the dialog normalization function which keeps the volume of dialog at a certain level. Note that when this setting is Off, the DRC function that allows you to enjoy surround at low volumes is fixed to off when playing Dolby Digital Plus/Dolby TrueHD.

"On": Use this function "Off": Do not use this function

Volume

Mute Level

Default Value: ∞ dB

Set the volume lowered from the listening volume when muting is on. Select a value from " ∞ dB", " 40 dB", and " 20 dB".

Volume Limit

Default Value: Off

Set the maximum value to avoid too high volume. Select "Off" or a value between " 32 dB" and " 17 dB".

Power On Level

Default Value: Last

Set the volume level of when the power is turned on. Select a value from "Last" (volume before entering standby mode), " ∞ dB", and " 81.5 dB" to " 18.0 dB".

You cannot set a higher value than that of "Volume Limit".

Headphone Level

Default Value: 0.0 dB

Adjust the output level of the headphones. Select a value between " 12.0 dB" and " 12.0 dB".

Source

Make settings for input sources, such as volume difference adjustments for each input selector for the connected equipment.

Input Volume Absorber

Adjust the volume level difference between the devices connected to the unit. Select the input selector to configure.

Input Volume Absorber

Default Value: 0.0 dB

Select a value between " 12.0 dB" and " 12.0 dB". Set a negative value if the volume of the target device is larger than the others and a positive value if smaller. To check the audio, start playback of the connected device.

Name Edit

Set an easy name to each input. The set name will be shown on the main unit display. Select the input selector to configure.

Name Edit

Default Value: Input name

1.Select a character or symbol with the cursors and press ENTER. Repeat it to input 10 or less characters.

"A/a": Switches between upper and lower cases. (Pressing MODE on the remote controller also toggles between upper and lower cases)

"←" "→": Moves the cursor to the arrow direction. "": Removes a character on the left of the cursor. "": Enters a space.

Pressing CLEAR on the remote controller will remove all the input characters.

2.After inputting, select "OK" with the cursors and press ENTER.

The input name will be saved.

To name a preset radio station, press TUNER on the remote controller, select AM/FM and select the preset number.

This cannot be set if the "NET" "USB" or "BT AUDIO" input is selected.

Audio Select

Select the priority for input selection when multiple audio sources are connected to one input selector, such as connections to both the "BD/DVD" HDMI IN jack and the "BD/DVD" AUDIO IN jack. The setting can be separately set to each input selector. Select the input selector to configure.

Audio Select

Default Value: BD/DVD: HDMI CBL/SAT: HDMI GAME: HDMI STRMBOX: HDMI CD: COAXIAL TV: OPTICAL PHONO: Analog

"ARC": When giving priority to input signal from ARC compatible TV.

The setting can be selected only when "System Setup" ­ "Hardware" ­ "HDMI" ­ "Audio Return Channel" is set to "Auto" and also the "TV" input is selected.

"HDMI": When giving priority to input signal from HDMI IN jacks

The setting can be selected only when the input is assigned to the HDMI jack in the "System Setup" ­ "Input/Output Assign" ­ "HDMI Input" setting.

"COAXIAL": When giving priority to input signal from DIGITIAL IN COAXIAL jacks

The setting can be selected only when the input is assigned to the COAXIAL jack in the "System Setup" ­ "Input/Output Assign" ­ "Digital Audio Input" setting.

"OPTICAL": When giving priority to input signal from DIGITIAL IN OPTICAL jacks

The setting can be selected only when the input is assigned to the OPTICAL jack in the "System Setup" ­ "Input/Output Assign" ­ "Digital Audio Input" setting.

"Analog": To always output analog audio independently of the input signal

The setting can be selected only when the input is assigned to the AUDIO IN jack in the "System Setup" ­ "Input/Output Assign" ­ "Analog Audio Input" setting.

Fixed PCM

Default Value: Off

Select whether to fix input signals to PCM (except multi­channel PCM) when you have selected "HDMI", "COAXIAL", or "OPTICAL" in the "Audio Select" setting. Set this item to "On" if noise is produced or truncation occurs at the beginning of a track when playing PCM

sources. Select "Off" normally.

Changing "Audio Select" changes the setting to "Off".

The setting cannot be changed when "TUNER", "NET", "USB", or "BT AUDIO" input is selected.

Hardware

Make settings related to the HDMI CEC, HDMI Standby Through, ARC features, settings related to power management of the unit, such as Auto Standby and Network Standby.

HDMI

HDMI CEC

Default Value: Off

Setting to "On" enables the input selection link and other link functions with HDMI connected CEC compliant device.

"On": Use this function "Off": Do not use this function

When changing this setting, turn off and then on again the power of all connected components.

Depending on the TV set, a link may need to be configured on the TV.

Setting to "On" and closing the on­screen menu displays the name of the CEC­compatible components and "CEC On" on the display.

Power consumption in standby mode may increase if "On" is set. (Depending on the TV status, the unit will enter the normal standby mode.)

If you operate the MASTER VOLUME dial on the main unit when this setting is "On" and audio is output from the TV speakers, audio will be output also from the speakers connected to the unit. If you want to output from only either of them, change the unit or TV settings, or reduce the volume of the unit.

If abnormal operation occurs when you set the setting to "On", set it to "Off".

When connecting a non­CEC compatible component, or when you are not sure whether it is compatible, set the setting to "Off".

HDMI Standby Through

Default Value: Off

When this is set to anything other than "Off", you can play the video and audio of an HDMI connected player on the TV even if the unit is in standby mode. Only "Auto" and "Auto(Eco)" can be selected if "HDMI CEC" is set to "On". If you select anything else, set "HDMI CEC" to

"Off".

Power consumption in standby mode increases if set to anything other than "Off".

"BD/DVD", "CBL/SAT", "GAME", "STRM BOX", "HDMI 5", "HDMI 6": For example, if you select "BD/DVD", you can play the equipment connected to the "BD/DVD" jack on the TV even if the unit is in standby mode. Select this setting if you have decided which player to use with this function.

"Last": You can play the video and audio of the input selected immediately prior to the unit being switched to standby on the TV. "Auto", "Auto (Eco)": Select one of these settings when you have connected equipment that conforms to the CEC standard. You can play the video and audio of the input selected on the TV, irrespective of what input was selected immediately prior to the unit being switched to standby, using the CEC link function.

To play players on the TV that do not conform to the CEC standard, you will need to turn the unit on and switch to the relevant input. When using TV that complies with the CEC standard, you can reduce the power consumption in standby mode by selecting "Auto (Eco)".

Audio TV Out

Default Value: Off

You can enjoy audio through the speakers of the TV while this unit is on.

"On": Use this function "Off": Do not use this function

The setting is fixed to "Auto" if "HDMI CEC" is set to "On". If you change this setting, set "HDMI CEC” to "Off".

Listening mode cannot be changed while "Audio TV Out" is set to "On" and audio is being output through the speakers of the TV.

Depending on your TV set or input signal of the component, audio may not output through the speakers of the TV even if this setting is set to "On". In such case, audio is output from the speakers of the unit.

If you operate the MASTER VOLUME dial on this unit when audio that is being input through this unit for output from the TV speakers, audio is output from this unit. If you do not want to output audio from the unit, change the unit or TV settings, or reduce the volume of the unit.

Audio Return Channel

Default Value: (Auto) ( )

You can enjoy sound of the HDMI connected ARC compatible TV through the speakers connected to the unit.

To use this function, set "HDMI CEC" to "On" in advance. "Auto": When enjoying the TV sound through the speakers connected to the unit

"Off": When not using the ARC function

Auto Delay

Default Value: On

This setting automatically corrects any desynchronization between the video and audio signals based on data from the HDMI LipSync compatible TV.

"On": Automatic correction will be enabled "Off": Automatic correction will be disabled

Power Management

Sleep Timer

Default Value: Off

Allows the unit to enter standby automatically when the specified time elapses. Select a value from "30 minutes", "60 minutes", and "90 minutes".

"Off": Does not turn the unit to standby automatically

Auto Standby

Default Value: On/Off

This setting places the unit on standby automatically after 20 minutes of inactivity without any video or audio input. (When "USB Power Out at Standby" or "Network Standby" is on, this becomes the HYBRID STANDBY mode which reduces the increase in power consumption to a minimum.)

"On": The unit will automatically enter standby mode ("AUTO STBY" will light.)

"Off": The unit will not automatically enter standby mode

"Auto Standby" is displayed on the display and TV screen 30 seconds before the Auto Standby comes on.

Auto Standby in HDMI Standby Through

Default Value: (Off)

Enable or disable "Auto Standby" while "HDMI Standby Through" is on. "On": The setting will be enabled

"Off": The setting will be disabled

This setting cannot be set to "On" if "Auto Standby" is set to "Off".

USB Power Out at Standby

Default Value: Off

Devices connected to the USB port are supplied with electricity even when this unit is in standby mode when this function is "On".

When using this feature, power consumption increases even when the unit is on standby, however, the increase in power consumption is kept to a minimum by automatically entering the HYBRID STANDBY mode, where only essential circuits are operating.

Network Standby

Default Value: On

When this feature is turned "On", you can turn on the power of the unit via the network using an application such as iControlAV5 that can control this unit.

When "Network Standby" is used, the power consumption increases even when the unit is on standby. However, the increase in power consumption is kept to a minimum by automatically entering the HYBRID STANDBY mode, where only the essential circuit is operating.

"Network Standby", which suppresses power consumption, may be disabled when the network connection is lost. Use the power button on the remote controller or main unit to turn the unit on if this happens.

Bluetooth Wakeup

Default Value: Off

This function wakes up the unit on standby by connecting a BLUETOOTH enabled device.

"On": Use this function "Off": Do not use this function

Setting to "On" increases the power consumption even when the unit is on standby. However, the increase in power consumption is kept to a minimum by automatically entering the HYBRID STANDBY mode, where only the essential circuit is operating.

This setting is fixed to "Off" if "Network/Bluetooth" ­ "Bluetooth" ­ "Auto Input Change" is set to "Off".

Wait for a while if "Network Standby" and "Bluetooth Wakeup" cannot be selected. It will appear when the network feature is started.

Miscellaneous

Change the frequency step for the tuner, update the firmware, and perform Initial Setup, etc.

Tuner

AM/FM Frequency Step (North American models)

Default Value: 10kHz/0.2MHz

Select a frequency step depending on your area of residence. Select "10kHz/0.2MHz" or "9kHz/0.05MHz".

When this setting is changed, all radio presets are deleted.

AM Frequency Step (European, Australian and Asian models)

Default Value: 9kHz

Select a frequency step depending on your area of residence. Select "10kHz" or "9kHz".

When this setting is changed, all radio presets are deleted.

Remote ID

Remote ID

Default Value: 1

Select an ID for the unit's remote controller from "1", "2", and "3" to prevent interference between the unit and other Pioneer components that are installed in the same room. After changing the ID on the main unit, change the ID on the remote controller accordingly with the following procedure.

While holding down MODE, press the following buttons for about 3 seconds.

To change the remote controller ID to "1": (The remote indicator flashes once.)

To change the remote controller ID to "2": (The remote indicator flashes twice.)

To change the remote controller ID to "3": (The remote indicator flashes three times.)

Firmware Update

Update Notice

Default Value: Enable

Availability of a firmware update will be notified via network. "Enable": Notify updates

"Disable": Do not notify updates

Version

Default Value:

The current firmware version will be displayed.

Update via NET

Default Value:

Press ENTER to select when you want to update the firmware via network.

You will not be able to select this setting if you do not have Internet access or there is nothing to update.

Update via USB

Default Value:

Press ENTER to select when you want to update the firmware via USB. You will not be able to select this setting if a USB storage device is not connected or there is nothing to update in the USB storage device.

Wait for a while if "Firmware Update" cannot be selected. It will appear when the network feature is started.

Initial Setup

You can make the initial setup from the setup menu.

Wait for a while if "Initial Setup" cannot be selected. It will appear when the network feature is started.

Lock

Setup Parameter

Default Value: Unlocked

Lock the Setup menu to protect the settings. "Locked": The menu is locked.

"Unlocked": The menu is unlocked.

Settings

MCACC

Setup the speakers automatically or make desired changes to the equalizer. You can also check the values set currently for each speaker setting.

Operation:

Use the on­screen displays (OSD) that appear on the TV to make the settings.

Press on the remote controller to display the Home screen, then select MCACC with the cursors on the remote controller and press ENTER.

Select the item with the cursor /// buttons of the remote controller and press ENTER to confirm your selection.

Use the cursors / to change the default values. To return to the previous screen, press .

To exit the settings, press .

Full Auto MCACC

Place the supplied speaker setup microphone in the listening position, measure the test tones emitted by the speakers, then the unit automatically sets the optimum volume level for each speaker, the crossover frequencies, and the distance from the listening position. This also automatically adjusts the equalizers for the speakers and enables correction of distortion caused by the acoustic environment of the room.

Calibration takes several minutes to be completed. The speakers emit the test tone at high volume during measurement, so be careful of your surroundings. Keep the room as quiet as possible during measurement. If the measurement is interrupted, turn off the household appliances.

1.Place the supplied speaker setup microphone in the listening position, and connect to the MCACC SETUP MIC jack on the main unit.

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When putting the speaker setup microphone on a tripod, refer to the illustration when putting it in place.

2. Select the connected speaker configuration.

The image on the screen changes as you choose the number of channels in "Speaker Channels", so refer to it when performing the settings. Also use this screen to select whether you have connected a subwoofer.

If you have connected a subwoofer, check the power and volume of the subwoofer. The low frequencies played by the subwoofer may not be discernible, so set its volume to at least halfway.

3.Test tones are emitted by the speakers, and firstly the unit detects the speakers connected and the noise in the environment.

4.After the results of the above measurements are displayed, select "Next", press ENTER on the remote controller, and the test tones are emitted again, and the unit automatically makes settings such as the optimum volume level and the crossover frequency.

5.When the measurement is completed, the measurement result is displayed.

Press the cursors / on the remote controller to check the settings. Press ENTER when "Save" is selected to save the settings.

6. Disconnect the speaker setup microphone.

Manual MCACC

EQ Adjust

If you perform Full Auto MCACC then settings are automatic, but you can also adjust the output volume of the range of each connected speaker to suit your own preferences. You can adjust the volume of the different sound ranges for each of the speakers. You can set three different equalizers in Preset 1 to 3. You can select up to 4 bands for the Subwoofer and 9 bands for all other speakers.

Front Left

Default Value: 0 dB

After selecting the speaker frequency from between "63 Hz" and "16 kHz" with the cursors /, adjust the volume of that frequency between " 12.0 dB" and " 12.0 dB" with /.

If an item cannot be selected even though connection is correct, check that the settings in "System Setup" ­ "Speaker" ­ "Configuration" ­ "Speaker Channels" matches the number of connected channels.

Center

Default Value: 0 dB

After selecting the speaker frequency from between "63 Hz" and "16 kHz" with the cursors /, adjust the volume of that frequency between " 12.0 dB" and " 12.0 dB" with /.

If an item cannot be selected even though connection is correct, check that the settings in "System Setup" ­ "Speaker" ­ "Configuration" ­ "Speaker Channels" matches the number of connected channels.

Front Right

Default Value: 0 dB

After selecting the speaker frequency from between "63 Hz" and "16

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