Pioneer VSX-834 Instruction Manual

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Instruction

Manual

VSX-834

AV RECEIVER

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Table of contents

 

 

Connections

 

 

- Connecting Speakers

 

 

Playback

 

 

Setup

 

 

Troubleshooting

 

 

Appendix

 

 

Supplementary Information

 

 

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What’s in the box

4

Additional Function (Firmware Update)

5

Update Information of the firmware

5

Operation of added new functions

5

Firmware Update Procedure

6

Part Names

8

Front Panel

8

Display

10

Rear Panel

11

Remote Controller

13

Connections

 

 

 

Connecting speakers

15

Speaker Installation

16

Speaker Connections and "Speaker Setup" Settings

22

Speaker combinations

29

Connecting the TV

30

To ARC TV

31

To Non-ARC TV

32

Connecting Playback Devices

33

Connecting an AV Component with

 

HDMI Jack Mounted

33

Connecting an Audio Component

34

Connecting an AV Component in a Separate Room

 

(ZONE B Connection)

35

Connecting a Pre-main Amplifier (ZONE B)

35

Connecting Antennas

36

Connecting the Power Cord

37

Playback

 

 

 

AV Component Playback

39

Basic Operations

39

BLUETOOTH® Playback

40

Basic Operations

40

Listening To the AM/FM Radio

41

Tuning into a Radio Station

41

Presetting a Radio Station

43

Using RDS (European, Australian and Asian models)

45

ZONE B Playback

46

Playing Back

46

Convenience functions

48

Using PERSONAL PRESET

48

Adjusting the tone

50

Sleep Timer

52

Listening Mode

53

Selecting a Listening mode

53

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Speaker Layouts and Selectable Listening Modes

56

Listening Mode Effects

58

Input Formats and Selectable Listening Modes

62

Setup

 

 

 

Setup Menu

67

Menu list

67

Menu operations

69

1.

Input/Output Assign

70

2.

Speaker

73

3. MCACC

77

4. Audio Adjust

78

5.

Source

80

6.

Hardware

82

7.

Miscellaneous

85

AV Adjust

86

Menu operations

86

Initial Setup with Auto Start-up Wizard

88

Operations

88

Troubleshooting

 

 

 

 

Appendix

About HDMI

General Specifications

99

101

When the unit is operating erratically

92

Troubleshooting

93

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What’s in the box

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1.Main unit (1)

2.Remote controller (RC-971R) (1), Batteries (AAA/R03) (2)

3.Speaker setup microphone (1)

Used during Initial Setup.

4.Indoor FM antenna (1)

5.AM loop antenna (1)

• Quick Start Guide (1)

*This document is an online instruction manual. It is not included as an accessory.

Connect speakers with an impedance of 4 Ω to 16 Ω.

The power cord must be connected only after all other connections are completed.

We will not accept any responsibility for damage arising from the connection with equipment manufactured by other companies.

Specifications and appearance are subject to change without prior notice.

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Additional Function (Firmware Update)

This unit is equipped with a function to update the firmware via USB port when the firmware update is announced after purchase. This enables various functions to be added and operations to be improved.

Depending on the manufacturing timing of the product, the firmware may be switched to the updated one. In such a case, new functions may be added from the start. For how to confirm the latest firmware contents and the firmware version of your product, see the following section.

Update Information of the firmware

For the latest firmware contents and the firmware version, visit our company’s website. If the firmware version of your product differs from the latest one, it is recommended to update the firmware.

To confirm the firmware version of your product, press thebutton on the remote controller, and refer to "7. Miscellaneous" - "Firmware Update" - "Version" (p85).

Operation of added new functions

If functions are added or changed from contents described in the Instruction Manual, see the following reference.

Supplementary Information

Firmware Update Procedure ( p6)

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Firmware Update Procedure

Approx. 30 minutes are required for updating. Existing settings are kept after updating.

Disclaimer: The program and accompanying online documentation are furnished to you for use at your own risk.

Our company will not be liable and you will have no remedy for damages for any claim of any kind whatsoever concerning your use of the program or the accompanying online documentation, regardless of legal theory, and whether arising in tort or contract.

In no event will our company be liable to you or any third party for any special, indirect, incidental, or consequential damages of any kind, including, but not limited to, compensation, reimbursement or damages on account of the loss of present or prospective profits, loss of data, or for any other reason whatsoever.

Updating the Firmware via USB

While updating the firmware, do not do the following:

––Disconnecting and reconnecting cables, USB storage device, speaker setup microphone or headphones, or performing operations on the unit such as turning the power off.

Prepare a 128 MB or larger USB storage device. The format of USB storage devices supports FAT16 or FAT32 file system format.

––Media inserted into a USB card reader may not be used for this function.

––USB storage devices equipped with the security function are not supported.

––USB hubs and USB devices equipped with the hub function are not supported. Do not connect these devices to the unit.

Delete any data stored on the USB storage device.

If "HDMI CEC" is set to "On", set it to "Off".

––Press . Next, select "6. Hardware" - "HDMI", press ENTER, select "HDMI

CEC" and select "Off".

*Depending on the USB storage device or its content, long time may be required for loading, the content may not be loaded correctly, or power may not be supplied correctly.

*Our company will not be liable whatsoever for any loss or damage of data, or storage failure arising from the use of the USB storage device. Please note this in advance.

*The descriptions may differ from the actual on-screen displays, however, operations and functions are the same.

Update

1.Connect the USB storage device to your PC.

2.Download the firmware file from our company's website to your PC and unzip.

Firmware files are named as below.

  PIOAVR_.zip

Unzip the file on your PC. The number of unzipped files and folders varies depending on the model.

3.Copy all unzipped files and folders to the root folder of the USB storage device.

Make sure to copy the unzipped files.

4.Connect the USB storage device to the POWER OUT port of this unit.

If an AC adapter is supplied with the USB storage device, connect the AC adapter, and use it with a household outlet.

If the USB storage device has been partitioned, each section will be treated as an independent device.

5.Press .

The Setup menu is displayed on the TV screen.

Setup

1.

Input/Output Assign

1.

TV Out / OSD

2.

Speaker

2.

HDMI Input

3.

MCACC

3.

Digital Audio Input

4.

Audio Adjust

4.

Analog Audio Input

5.

Source

5.

Input Skip

6.

Hardware

6. PERSONAL PRESET Information

7.

Miscellaneous

 

 

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6.Select "7. Miscellaneous" - "Firmware Update" - "Update via USB" with the cursors in order, then press ENTER.

Setup

1.

Input/Output Assign

1.

Tuner

2.

Speaker

2.

Firmware Update

3.

MCACC

3.

Initial Setup

4.

Audio Adjust

4.

Lock

5.Source

6.Hardware

7.Miscellaneous

If "Firmware Update" is grayed out and cannot be selected, wait for a while until it starts up.

7.Press ENTER with "Update" selected, and start update.

During the update, the TV screen may go black depending on the program to be updated. In such a case, check the progress on the display of the unit. The TV screen will remain black until the update is completed and the power is turned on again.

During the update, do not turn the power off, or disconnect or reconnect the USB storage device.

When "Completed!" is displayed, the update is complete.

8.Disconnect the USB storage device from the unit.

9.Press STANDBY/ON on the main unit to turn the unit into standby mode. The process is completed, and your firmware is updated to the latest version.

Do not use on the remote controller.

If an Error Message is Displayed

If an error occurs, "Error! -" is displayed on the display of the unit. ("" represents an alphanumeric character.) Refer to the following descriptions and check.

Error Code

-70:

The USB storage device cannot be recognized, the firmware file is not present in the root folder of the USB storage device, or the firmware file is for another model. Check if the USB storage device or USB cable is securely inserted to the POWER OUT port of the unit.

Connect the USB storage device to an external power source if it has its own power supply.

-51:

The firmware file is for another model, or the firmware file is corrupted. Retry from the download of the firmware file.

Others:

After removing the power plug once, insert it to the outlet, and then start the operation from the beginning.

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Part Names

Front Panel

For details, see ( p9)

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1.INPUT SELECTOR dial: Switch the input to be played.

2.4K indicator: Lights up when doing 4K upscaling or 4K pass through.

3.FL OFF indicator: Lights up when the display is turned off by repeatedly pressing the DIMMER button on the remote controller.

4.ZONE A/B button: Selects an audio output destination from among "ZONE A", "ZONE B" and "ZONE A+B". ( p46)

5.PRESET +/- button: Selects preset radio stations registered when using TUNER. ( p43)

6.Display ( p10)

7.STATUS button: Switches the information on the display and is used to operate RDS ( p45).

8.Listening mode button: Press "AUTO/DIRECT", "SURROUND" or "STEREO" to switch the listening mode. ( p53)

9.Remote control sensor: Receives signals from the remote controller.

The signal range of the remote controller is within about 16´/5 m, at an angle of 20° on the perpendicular axis and 30° to either side.

10.SOUND RETRIEVER button: Turns on/off the Sound Retriever function that provides better sound quality for compressed audio.

11.MASTER VOLUME

12. STANDBY/ON button

13.PHONES jack: Headphones with a standard plug (ø1/4"/6.3 mm) are connected.

14.TUNER button: Switches the input to be played to "TUNER". Also, pressing this button repeatedly switches the input between "AM" and "FM".

15.PERSONAL PRESET 1/2/3 buttons: Registers the current setting conditions such as input selector, listening mode, etc. or call the registered settings.

( p48)

16.BLUETOOTH button: Switches the input to be played to "BLUETOOTH".

17.SETUP MIC jack: The supplied speaker setup microphone is connected. ( p78, 89)

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Display

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2

3

 

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1. Lights in the following conditions.

: Connected by BLUETOOTH.

HDMI: HDMI signals are input and the HDMI input is selected.

DIGITAL: Digital signals are input and the digital input is selected.

2.Lights according to the type of input digital audio signal and the listening mode.

3.Lights in the following conditions.

RDS (European, Australian and Asian models): Receiving RDS broadcasting. TUNED: Receiving AM/FM radio.

STEREO: Receiving FM stereo. SLEEP: Sleep timer is set. ( p84)

AUTO STBY: Auto Standby is set. ( p84)

4.Displays the audio output destination.

A:Outputs audio only to the main room (ZONE A).

B:Outputs audio only to the separate room (ZONE B).

AB: Outputs audio to both the main room (ZONEA) and separate room (ZONE B).

5.Lights when headphones are connected.

6.Blinks when muting is on.

7.Displays various information of the input signals.

8.Lights when adjusting the volume.

9.Speaker/Channel display: Displays the output channel that corresponds to the selected listening mode.

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Rear Panel

For details, see ( p12)

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1.HDMI OUT jacks: Transmit video signals and audio signals with a HDMI cable connected to a TV.

2.HDMI IN jacks: Transmit video signals and audio signals with a HDMI cable connected to an AV component.

3.POWER OUT port: The power (5 V/1 A) can be supplied to a streaming media player, etc. using a USB cable. ( p33) The playback function is not supported.

4.Power cord

5.DIGITALAUDIO IN OPTICAL/COAXIAL jacks: Input TV or AV component digital audio signals with a digital optical cable or digital coaxial cable.

6.ANTENNAAM LOOP/FM UNBALANCE 75 Ω terminal: The supplied antennas are connected.

7.AUDIO IN jacks: Input TV or AV component audio signals with an analog audio cable.

8.ZONE B PRE/LINE OUT jacks: Output audio signals with an analog audio cable connected to a pre-main amplifier or a power amplifier in a separate room (ZONE B).

9.SUBWOOFER PRE OUT jack: Connect a powered subwoofer with a subwoofer cable. Up to two powered subwoofers can be connected. The same signal is output from each of the SUBWOOFER PRE OUT jacks.

10.SPEAKERS terminals: Connect speakers with speaker cables. (FRONT L/R terminals of North American models support banana plugs.)

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Remote Controller

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

1. STANDBY/ON button

2.PERSONAL PRESET 1/2/3 buttons: Registers the current setting conditions such as input selector, listening mode, etc. or call the registered settings. ( p48)

3.Input selector buttons: Switches the input to be played.

4.Play buttons: Used for playback operation of a BLUETOOTH-enabled device. If the unit is switched to "CEC MODE" using the MODE button, an HDMI CEC function-enabledAV component can be operated. (Depending on the device, operation may not be possible.)

5. (AV ADJUST) button: Settings such as "HDMI" and "Audio" can be made quickly during play on the TV screen. ( p86)

6.Cursor buttons and ENTER button: Select the item with the cursors and press ENTER to confirm your selection.

7.button: Display advanced setting items on the TV or the display to have a more enjoyable experience with this unit. ( p69)

8.TONE/DIALOG/SW buttons: Adjusts the sound quality of the speakers and volume level of the subwoofer. ( p50)

9.LISTENING MODE buttons: Allows you to select the listening mode. ( p53)

10.DIMMER button: You can switch the display off or adjust the brightness of the display in three steps.

11.CLEAR button: Deletes all characters you have entered when entering text on theTV screen.

12.+Fav button: Used to register AM/FM radio stations. ( p43)

13.SLEEP button: Set the sleep timer. Select the time from "30 min", "60 min" and "90 min". ( p52)

14.ZONE A/B button: Selects an audio output destination from among "ZONE A", "ZONE B" and "ZONE A+B".( p46)

15. (STATUS) button: Switches the information on the display and is used to operate RDS

(p45).

16. button: Returns the display to the previous state.

17. button: Temporarily mutes audio. Press again to cancel muting.

18.Volume buttons

19.AUDIO SEL button: When a device is connected to two or more audio input terminals for one input selector, you can select which audio input signal to play.

20.SOUND RETRIEVER button: Turns on/off the Sound Retriever function that provides better sound quality for compressed audio.

21.MODE button: Switches between automatic tuning and manual tuning forAM/FM stations

(p41).Also, when an HDMI CEC function-enabledAV component is connected to this unit, you can switch "4. Play buttons" between "CEC MODE" and "RCV MODE" (normal mode).

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Connections

Connecting speakers

15

Connecting the TV

30

Connecting Playback Devices

33

Connecting an AV Component in a Separate Room

 

(ZONE B Connection)

35

Connecting Antennas

36

Connecting the Power Cord

37

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Connecting speakers

You can select the layout of speakers to be installed from various patterns when using this unit. Use the following flow chart to select the speaker layout that suits your speakers and usage environment. You can check the connection method and default settings.

Use height speakers?

Yes

 

 

 

No

 

 

 

 

• 5.1.2 Channel System ( p28)

 

• 5.1 Channel System (

p24)

 

 

• 5.1 Channel System + ZONE SPEAKER ( p25)

 

 

• 5.1

Channel System (Bi-Amping the Speakers)

 

(

p26)

 

 

 

• 7.1

Channel System (

p27)

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Speaker Installation

5.1 Channel System

2 3 1

6 a

b

5 4

This is a basic 5.1 Channel System. Front speakers output the front stereo sound, and a center speaker outputs the sound of the center of the screen, such as dialogs and vocals. Surround speakers create the back sound field. Powered subwoofer reproduces the bass sound, and creates the rich sound field.

The front speakers should be positioned at ear height while the surround speakers should be positioned just above ear height. The center speaker should be set up facing the listening position at an angle. Placing the powered subwoofer between the center speaker and the front speaker gives you a natural sound even when playing music sources.

1,2 Front Speakers

3 Center Speaker

4,5 Surround Speakers

6Powered Subwoofer

a: 22° to 30°, b: 120°

Speaker Layouts and Selectable Listening

Modes ( p56)

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7.1 Channel System

2 3 1

6 a

 

b

5

4

 

c

8

a: 22° to 30°, b: 90° to 110°, c: 135° to 150°

7

This is a 7.1 Channel System that consists of the basic 5.1 Channel System ( p16) and added surround back speakers. Front speakers output the

front stereo sound, and a center speaker outputs the sound of the center of the screen, such as dialogs and vocals. Surround speakers create the back sound field. Powered subwoofer reproduces the bass sound, and creates the rich sound field. Surround back speakers improves the sense of envelopment and connectivity of sound in the back sound field, and provides a more real sound field.

The front speakers should be positioned at ear height while the surround speakers should be positioned just above ear height. The center speaker should be set up facing the listening position at an angle. Placing the powered subwoofer between the center speaker and the front speaker gives you a natural sound even when playing music sources. The surround back speakers should be positioned at ear height.

If surround back speakers are installed, be sure to install surround speakers as well.

1,2 Front Speakers

3 Center Speaker

4,5 Surround Speakers

6Powered Subwoofer

7,8 Surround Back Speakers

Speaker Layouts and Selectable Listening

Modes ( p56)

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5.1.2 Channel System

A 5.1.2 Channel System is a speaker layout consisting of the basic 5.1 Channel System ( p16) and added height speakers. Select the height speakers that suit your speakers and usage environment from the following three types.

Front High Speakers/Rear High Speakers

Installation Example ( p19)

Ceiling Speakers Installation Example

( p20)

Dolby Enabled Speakers (Dolby Speakers)

Installation Example ( p21)

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Front High Speakers/Rear High Speakers

Installation Example

87

3´ (0.9 m) or more

a

b

This is a system with the basic 5.1 channel system ( p16) consisting of

front speakers, a center speaker, surround speakers and a powered subwoofer, and added front high speakers or rear high speakers combined. Installing the height speakers will enrich the sound field feeling in the upper space. Front high speakers or rear high speakers should be installed at least 3´/0.9 m higher than the front speakers.

Front high speakers should be installed directly above the front speakers, and the distance between the rear high speakers should match the distance between the front speakers. In both cases, the speakers should be set up facing the listening position at an angle.

7,8 Height Speakers Choose one of the following:

Front High Speakers

Rear High Speakers

8

a: 22° to 30°, b: 120°

7

3´ (0.9 m)

or more

Speaker Layouts and Selectable Listening

Modes ( p56)

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Ceiling Speakers Installation Example

8 8 8

7 7 7

c

b

a

a: 30° to 55°, b: 65° to 100°, c: 125° to 150°

This is a system with the basic 5.1 channel system ( p16) consisting of front speakers, a center speaker, surround speakers and a powered subwoofer, and added top front speakers or top middle speakers or top rear speakers combined.

Installing the height speakers will enrich the sound field feeling in the upper space. Install the top front speakers on the ceiling anterior to the seating position, top middle speakers on the ceiling directly above the seating position, and top rear speakers on the ceiling posterior to the seating position. The distance between each pair should match the distance between the front speakers.

Dolby Laboratories recommends the setups of these types of height speakers to obtain the best Dolby Atmos effect.

7,8 Height Speakers Choose one of the following:

Top Front Speakers

Top Middle Speakers

Top Rear Speakers

Speaker Layouts and Selectable Listening

Modes ( p56)

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Dolby Enabled Speakers (Dolby Speakers)

Installation Example

8

7

 

a

 

b

8

7

a: 22° to 30°, b: 120°

This is a system with the basic 5.1 channel system ( p16) consisting of front speakers, a center speaker, surround speakers and a powered subwoofer, and added Dolby enabled speakers (front) or Dolby enabled speakers (surround) combined. Dolby enabled speakers are special speakers designed to face the ceiling, so that the sound is heard from overhead by bouncing the sound off the ceiling. Installing the height speakers will enrich the sound field feeling in the upper space.

Install them either on the front speakers or on the surround speakers.

7,8 Height Speakers Choose one of the following:

Dolby Enabled Speakers (Front)

Dolby Enabled Speakers (Surround)

Speaker Layouts and Selectable Listening

Modes ( p56)

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Speaker Connections and "Speaker Setup" Settings

Connections

(Note) Speaker Impedance

Connect speakers with an impedance of 4 Ω to 16 Ω. If any of the speakers to be connected has an impedance of 4 Ω or more and less than 6 Ω, set "Speaker Impedance" to "4 ohms" for "Speaker Setup" in the Initial Setup section ( p88). When setting "Speaker Impedance" from the Setup menu, press on the remote controller, and set "2. Speaker" - "Configuration" - "Speaker Impedance" ( p73) to "4 ohms".

Connect the Speaker Cables

1/2˝

(12 mm)

Make correct connection between the unit's jacks and speaker's jacks (+ side to + side, and - side to - side) for each channel. If the connection is wrong, a bass sound will not be reproduced properly due to reverse phase. Twist the wires exposed from the tip of the speaker cable so that the wires do not stick out of the speaker terminal when connecting. If the exposed wires touch the rear panel, or the + side and - side wires touch each other, a malfunction may occur.

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Connect the Subwoofer

a

a Subwoofer cable

Connect a powered subwoofer with this unit using a subwoofer cable. Up to two powered subwoofers can be connected. The same signal is output from each SUBWOOFER PRE OUT jack.

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5.1 Channel System

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"Speaker Setup" settings during

Initial Setup ( p89)

Speaker Setup

Speaker Channels

5.1 ch

Subwoofer

Yes

Height Speaker

- - -

Zone B Speaker

No

Zone B Output Level

Fixed

Speaker Impedance

6 ohms or above

Select how many speakers you have.

Next

ENTER

Speaker Channels: 5.1 ch

Subwoofer: Yes

Height Speaker: ---

• Zone B Speaker: No

Zone B Output Level: Set any

 

value (

p35)

Speaker Impedance: Set any

 

value (

p22)

This is a basic 5.1 Channel System. For details of the speaker layout, refer to "Speaker Installation" (p16).

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5.1 Channel System + ZONE B SPEAKER

MAIN ROOM (ZONE A)

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ZONE B

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MAIN ROOM (ZONE A): This is a basic 5.1 Channel System. For details of the speaker layout, refer to "Speaker Installation" (p16).

ZONE B: While performing 5.1-ch playback in the main room (ZONE A), you can enjoy 2-ch audio of the same source in the separate room (ZONE B) at the same time.

"Speaker Setup" settings during

Initial Setup ( p89)

Speaker Setup

Speaker Channels

5.1 ch

Subwoofer

Yes

Height Speaker

- - -

Zone B Speaker

Yes

Zone B Output Level

Variable

Speaker Impedance

6 ohms or above

Select how many speakers you have.

ENTER Next

Speaker Channels: 5.1 ch

Subwoofer: Yes

Height Speaker: ---

Zone B Speaker: Yes

Zone B Output Level: Variable

Speaker Impedance: Set any value ( p22)

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5.1 Channel System (Bi-Amping the Speakers)

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For highfrequency

For lowfrequency

You can configure a 5.1 Channel System (p16) by connecting front speakers that support Bi-Amping connection. The Bi-Amping connection can improve the quality of the low and high pitched ranges. Be sure to remove the jumper bar connecting between the woofer jacks and tweeter jacks of the Bi-Amping supported speakers. Refer to the instruction manual of your speakers as well.

"Speaker Setup" settings during

Initial Setup ( p89)

Speaker Setup

Speaker Channels

5.1 ch

Subwoofer

Yes

Height Speaker

- - -

Zone B Speaker

No

Zone B Output Level

Fixed

Speaker Impedance

6 ohms or above

Select how many speakers you have.

ENTER Next

Speaker Channels: 5.1 ch

Subwoofer: Yes

Height Speaker: ---

Zone B Speaker: No

Zone B Output Level: Set any

value ( p35)

Speaker Impedance: Set any value ( p22)

Setup

If the setting item for "Bi-Amp" is not displayed in "Speaker Setup" in the Initial Setup section, press

on the remote controller after Initial Setup is complete. Then select

"2.Speaker" - "Configuration", and set "Bi-Amp" to "Yes". ( p73)

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7.1 Channel System

2

3

1

6

 

 

5

 

4

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This is a 7.1 Channel System that consists of the basic 5.1 Channel System and added surround back speakers. For details of the speaker layout, refer to "Speaker Installation" (p17).

"Speaker Setup" settings during

Initial Setup ( p89)

Speaker Setup

Speaker Channels

7.1 ch

Subwoofer

Yes

Height Speaker

- - -

Zone B Speaker

No

Zone B Output Level

Fixed

Speaker Impedance

6 ohms or above

Select how many speakers you have.

ENTER Next

Speaker Channels: 7.1 ch

Subwoofer: Yes

Height Speaker: ---

Zone B Speaker: No

Zone B Output Level: Set any

value ( p35)

Speaker Impedance: Set any value ( p22)

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5.1.2 Channel System

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This is a combination of the 5.1 Channel System and front high speakers. A front high speaker is a type of height speaker. You can select only one set of height speakers from the following three types for connection.

Front High Speakers/Rear High Speakers Installation Example (p19)

Ceiling Speakers Installation Example (p20)

Dolby Enabled Speakers (Dolby Speakers) Installation Example (p21)

"Speaker Setup" settings during

Initial Setup ( p89)

Speaker Setup

Speaker Channels

5.1.2 ch

Subwoofer

Yes

Height Speaker

Front High

Zone B Speaker

No

Zone B Output Level

Fixed

Speaker Impedance

6 ohms or above

Select how many speakers you have.

ENTER Next

Speaker Channels: 5.1.2 ch

Subwoofer: Yes

Height Speaker: Select the type of height speaker actually installed.

Zone B Speaker: No

Zone B Output Level: Set any

value ( p35)

Speaker Impedance: Set any value ( p22)

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Speaker combinations

• Up to two powered subwoofers can be connected in either combination.

 

 

 

 

Speaker Channels

FRONT

CENTER

SURROUND

SURROUND

HEIGHT

Bi-AMP

ZONE B

BACK

(ZONE SPEAKER)

 

 

 

 

 

 

2.1 ch

 

 

 

 

 

(*1)

(*1)

3.1 ch

 

 

 

 

 

(*1)

(*1)

4.1 ch

 

 

 

 

 

(*1)

(*1)

5.1 ch

 

 

 

 

 

(*1)

(*1)

6.1 ch

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

7.1 ch

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

2.1.2 ch

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

3.1.2 ch

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

4.1.2 ch

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

5.1.2 ch

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(*1) You can select either Bi-AMP or ZONE SPEAKER.

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Connecting the TV

Connect this unit between a TV and AV component. Connecting this unit with the TV can output the video and audio signals of the AV component to the TV, or play the audio of the TV on this unit. Connection with the TV differs depending on whether the TV supports the ARC (Audio Return Channel) function or not. The ARC function transmits the audio signals of the TV via an HDMI cable, and plays the audio of the TV on this unit. To check if the TV supports the ARC function, refer to the instruction manual of the TV, etc.

Does your TV support the ARC function?

Yes

 

No

 

 

 

• To ARC TV ( p31)

 

• To Non-ARC TV ( p32)

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