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Please read through these operatin
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operate your model properly. After you have
finished reading the instructions, put them
away in a safe place for future reference
WARNING: Handling the cord on this product or
cords associated with accessories sold with the
product will expose you to lead, a chemical known to
the State of California and other governmental
entities to cause cancer and birth defects or other
reproductive harm.
Wash hands after handling
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CAUTION – TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO
NOT USE THIS (POLARIZED) PLUG
WITH AN EXTENSION CORD.
RECEPTACLE OR OTHER OUTLET
UNLESS THE BLADES CAN BE
FULLY INSERTED TO PREVENT
BLADE EXPOSURE.
ATTENTION –
POUR PREVENIR LES CHOCS
ELECTRIQUES, NE PAS UTILISER
CETTE FICHE POLARISEE AVEC UN
PROLONGATEUR, UNE PRISE DE
COURANT, OU UNE AUTRE SORTIE
DE COURANT, SAUF SI LES LAMES
PEUVENT ETRE INSEREES A FOND
SANS EN LAISSER AUCUNE PARTIE
A DECOUVERT.
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WARNING – TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK
HAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS
APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.
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IMPORTANT NOTICE – THE SERIAL NUMBER FOR THIS EQUIPMENT IS LOCATED IN THE REAR.
PLEASE WRITE THIS SERIAL NUMBER ON YOUR ENCLOSED WARRANTY CARD AND
KEEP IN A SECURE AREA. THIS IS FOR YOUR SECURITY.
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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.
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This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.
Cet appareil numérique de la Classe B est conforme à la norme NMB-003 du Canada.
D8-10-1-3_EF
Information to User
Alteration or modifications carried out without appropriate authorization may invalidate the user’s right to operate
the equipment.
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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.
This product is for general household purposes. Any
For U.S. and Australia Model
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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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CAUTION
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
DO NOT OPEN
The lightning flash with arrowhead, 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
CAUTION:
TO PREVENT THE RISK OF ELECTRIC
SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR
BACK). NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS
INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED
SERVICE PERSONNEL.
The exclamation point within an equilateral
triangle is intended to alert the user to the
presence of important operating and
maintenance (servicing) instructions in the
literature accompanying the appliance.
shock to persons.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
READ INSTRUCTIONS — All the safety and
operating instructions should be read before the
product is operated.
RETAIN INSTRUCTIONS — The safety and
operating instructions should be retained for
future reference.
HEED WARNINGS — All warnings on the product
and in the operating instructions should be
adhered to.
FOLLOW INSTRUCTIONS — All operating and use
instructions should be followed.
CLEANING — The product should be cleaned only
with a polishing cloth or a soft dry cloth. Never
clean with furniture wax, benzine, insecticides
or other volatile liquids since they may corrode
the cabinet.
ATTA CHMENTS — Do not use attachments not
recommended by the product manufacturer as
they may cause hazards.
WATER AND MOISTURE — Do not use this
product near water — for example, near a
bathtub, wash bowl, kitchen sink, or laundry
tub; in a wet basement; or near a swimming
pool; and the like.
ACCESSORIES — Do not place this product on an
unstable cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table.
The product may fall, causing serious injury to a
child or adult, and serious damage to the
product. Use only with a cart, stand, tripod,
bracket, or table recommended by the
manufacturer, or sold with the product. Any
mounting of the product should follow the
manufacturer’s instructions, and should use a
mounting accessory recommended by the
manufacturer.
CART — A product and cart combination should be
moved with care. Quick stops, excessive force,
and uneven surfaces may cause the product
and cart combination to overturn.
VENTILATION — Slots and openings in the cabinet
are provided for ventilation and to ensure
reliable operation of the product and to protect
it from overheating, and these openings must
not be blocked or covered. The openings should
never be blocked by placing the product on a
bed, sofa, rug, or other similar surface. This
product should not be placed in a built-in
installation such as a bookcase or rack unless
proper ventilation is provided or the
manufacturer’s instructions have been adhered
to.
POWER SOURCES — This product should be
operated only from the type of power source
indicated on the marking label. If you are not
sure of the type of power supply to your home,
consult your product dealer or local power
company.
LOCATION – The appliance should be installed in a
stable location.
NONUSE PERIODS – The power cord of the
appliance should be unplugged from the outlet
when left un-used for a long period of time.
GROUNDING OR POLARIZATION
• If this product is equipped with a polarized
alternating current line plug (a plug having one
blade wider than the other), it will fit into the
outlet only one way. This is a safety feature. If
you are unable to insert the plug fully into the
outlet, try reversing the plug. If the plug should
still fail to fit, contact your electrician to replace
your obsolete outlet. Do not defeat the safety
purpose of the polarized plug.
• If this product is equipped with a three-wire
grounding type plug, a plug having a third
(grounding) pin, it will only fit into a grounding
type power outlet. This is a safety feature. If you
are unable to insert the plug into the outlet,
contact your electrician to replace your obsolete
outlet. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the
grounding type plug.
POWER-CORD PROTECTION — Power-supply
cords should be routed so that they are not likely
to be walked on or pinched by items placed
upon or against them, paying particular
attention to cords at plugs, convenience
receptacles, and the point where they exit from
the product.
OUTDOOR ANTENNA GROUNDING — If an
outside antenna or cable system is connected to
the product, be sure the antenna or cable
system is grounded so as to provide some
protection against voltage surges and built-up
static charges. Article 810 of the National
Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA 70, provides
information with regard to proper grounding of
the mast and supporting structure, grounding of
the lead-in wire to an antenna discharge unit,
size of grounding conductors, location of
antenna-discharge unit, connection to
grounding electrodes, and requirements for the
grounding electrode. See Figure A.
LIGHTNING — For added protection for this
product during a lightning storm, or when it is
left unattended and unused for long periods of
time, unplug it from the wall outlet and
disconnect the antenna or cable system. This
will prevent damage to the product due to
lightning and power-line surges.
POWER LINES — An outside antenna system
should not be located in the vicinity of overhead
power lines or other electric light or power
circuits, or where it can fall into such power
lines or circuits. When installing an outside
antenna system, extreme care should be taken
to keep from touching such power lines or
circuits as contact with them might be fatal.
OVERLOADING — Do not overload wall outlets,
extension cords, or integral convenience
receptacles as this can result in a risk of fire or
electric shock.
ELECTRIC
SERVICE
EQUIPMENT
Fig. A
OBJECT AND LIQUID ENTRY — Never push
objects of any kind into this product through
openings as they may touch dangerous voltage
points or short-out parts that could result in a
fire or electric shock. Never spill liquid of any
kind on the product.
SERVICING — Do not attempt to service this
product yourself as opening or removing covers
may expose you to dangerous voltage or other
hazards. Refer all servicing to qualified service
personnel.
DAMAGE REQUIRING SERVICE — Unplug this
product from the wall outlet and refer servicing
to qualified service personnel under the
following conditions:
• When the power-supply cord or plug is
damaged.
• If liquid has been spilled, or objects have fallen
into the product.
• If the product has been exposed to rain or water.
• If the product does not operate normally by
following the operating instructions. Adjust only
those controls that are covered by the operating
instructions as an improper adjustment of other
controls may result in damage and will often
require extensive work by a qualified technician
to restore the product to its normal operation.
• If the product has been dropped or damaged in
any way.
• When the product exhibits a distinct change in
performance — this indicates a need for service.
REPLACEMENT PARTS — When replacement parts
are required, be sure the service technician has
used replacement parts specified by the
manufacturer or have the same characteristics
as the original part. Unauthorized substitutions
may result in fire, electric shock, or other
hazards.
SAFETY CHECK — Upon completion of any service
or repairs to this product, ask the service
technician to perform safety checks to
determine that the product is in proper
operating condition.
WALL OR CEILING MOUNTING — The product
should not be mounted to a wall or ceiling.
HEAT — The product should be situated away from
heat sources such as radiators, heat registers,
stoves, or other products (including amplifiers)
that produce heat.
GROUND
CLAMP
GROUND CLAMPS
POWER SERVICE GROUNDING
ELECTRODE SYSTEM
(NEC ART 250, PART H)
This receiver offers high-quality discrete MOSFET
configuration unique to Pioneer for low distortion, and
generates equal amplifier power to all channels,
eliminating the possibility of one channel dominating a
particular sound field.
• Easy setup using Multichannel Acoustic
Calibration (MCACC)
Setting up for home theater sound is as easy as
connecting your speakers, a DVD player or other source,
and your TV. The Auto Surround Setup provides a quick
but accurate surround sound setup, while for complete
surround sound control you still have access to the full
range of surround sound settings.
• THX Select certified design
This receiver bears the THX Select logo, which means it
has passed a rigorous series of quality and performance
tests covering every aspect of the product. This includes
testing of pre-amplifier and power amplifier performance
and operation, and hundreds of other parameters in both
the digital and analog domain, making your home
theater experience as faithful as possible to what the
director intended.
• Dolby Digital and DTS decoding, including Dolby
Digital EX, Dolby Pro Logic IIx, DTS 96/24 and DTS-ES
Dolby Digital and DTS decoding brings theater sound
right into your home with up to six channels of surround
sound, including a special LFE (Low Frequency Effects)
channel for deep, realistic sound effects.
The built-in Dolby Pro Logic IIx and DTS Neo:6 decoders
not only provide full surround sound decoding for Dolby
Surround sources, but will also generate convincing
surround sound for any stereo source.
Also, with the addition of a surround back speaker, you
can take advantage of the built-in Dolby Digital EX and
DTS-ES decoders for six-channel surround sound.
• Seamless video conversion
With the Pioneer video converter, you can use a wide
range of cables interchangeably, giving you more
flexibility when making video connections.
• Easy-to-use LCD remote control
The remote control gives you not only complete control
over every function of this receiver, but also over the main
functions for other components in your home theater
system. Using a system of preset codes, you can
program the remote to operate a wide range of other
equipment.
Checking what’s in the box
Please check that you've received the following supplied
accessories:
• Setup microphone and stand
• Remote control unit
DTV MENU
GUIDE
TOP MENU
RECEIVER
DTV ON/OFF
AUTO SURR
DISPLAY
AUDIO
TUNER
SHIFT
MPX
THX
RECEIVER CONTROL
CH RETURN
STANDARD ADV.SURR STEREO
ACOUSTIC
SUBTITLE
/CH SEL
EFFECT
EQ
REC STOP
DTV INFORECMUTE
SIGNAL
SELECT
SLEEP DIALOG E
CH
HDD
MIDNIGHT/
LOUDNESS
CH
DVD
D.ACCESS
T.EDIT
TV VOL
SYSTEM
SETUP
STST
SELECT
INPUT
TV CONTROL
TUNE
TUNE
ENTER
TV CH
VOL
RETURN
CLASS
BAND
MENU
• AA/LR6 dry cell batteries x2
• AM loop antenna
• FM wire antenna
• Warranty card
• These operating instructions
INPUT ATT FL DIMMER SR
CD
+
CD-R/TAPE
10
MULTI CONTROL
TUNER RECEIVER
ENTER
DISC
RECEIVER
DVD/LD TV/SAT DVR/VCR TV CONT
SELECT
INPUT
SOURCE
Before you start
01
Ventilation
When installing this unit, make sure to leave space
around the unit for ventilation to improve heat dispersal
(at least 8 in. (20 cm) at the top). If not enough space is
provided between the unit and walls or other equipment,
heat will build up inside, interfering with performance
and/or causing malfunctions.
8 inches
Receiver
Slot and openings in the cabinet are provided for
ventilation and to protect the equipment from
overheating. To prevent fire hazard, do not place anything
directly on top of the unit, make sure the openings are
never blocked or covered with items (such as
newspapers, table-cloths and curtains), and do not
operate the equipment on thick carpet or a bed.
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TV/SAT
DVR/VCR
CD
CD-R/
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MASTER
VOLUME
Loading the batteries
Installing the
receiver
• When installing this unit, make sure to put it on a
level and stable surface.
Don’t install it on the following places:
– on a color TV (the screen may distort)
– near a cassette deck (or close to a device that gives off
a magnetic field). This may interfere with the sound.
– in direct sunlight
– in damp or wet areas
– in extremely hot or cold areas
– in places where there is vibration or other movement
– in places that are very dusty
– in places that have hot fumes or oils (such as a kitchen)
Caution
Incorrect use of batteries may result in such hazards as
leakage and bursting. Observe the following precautions:
• Never use new and old batteries together.
• Insert the plus and minus sides of the batteries
properly according to the marks in the battery case.
• Batteries with the same shape may have different
voltages. Do not use different batteries together.
• When disposing of used batteries, please comply
with governmental regulations or environmental
public instruction’s rules that apply in your country or
area.
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SURROUND
FRONT
VCR
TV/
SAT
DVD/
LD
IN
VIDEO
VIDEOS-VIDEO
IN
OUT
L
L
PRE
OUT
CEN-
TER
SUR-ROUND
FRONT
MULTI-ROOM & SOURCE
MONITOR
MONITOR
VIDEO1
IN
OUT
OUT
IN)INOUT
(
TV/SAT
)
2
1
IN
(
DVD/
LD
)
IN
(CD)
IN
OUT
DVD/
LD
TV/
SAT
4
3
REC
5 minute guide
Chapter 2:
5 minute guide
Introduction to home theater
You are probably used to using stereo equipment to listen to music, but may not be used to home theater systems that
give you many more options (such as surround sound) when listening to soundtracks.
Home theater refers to the use of multiple audio tracks to create a surround sound effect, making you feel like you're
in the middle of the action or concert. The surround sound you get from a home theater system depends not only on
the speakers you have set up in your room, but also on the source and the sound settings of the receiver.
DVD-Video has become the basic source material for home theater due to its size, quality, and ease of use. Depending
on the DVD, you can have up to seven different audio tracks coming from one disc, all of them being sent to different
speakers in your system. This is what creates a surround sound effect and gives you the feeling of ‘being there’.
This receiver will automatically decode Dolby Digital, DTS, or Dolby Surround DVD-Video discs, according to your
speaker setup. In most cases, you won’t have to make changes for realistic surround sound, but other possibilities (like
listening to a CD with multichannel surround sound) are explained in
Listening to Surround Sound
This receiver was designed with the easiest possible setup in mind, so with the following quick setup guide, you should
have your system hooked up for surround sound in no time at all. In most cases, you can simply leave the receiver in
the default settings.
• Be sure to complete all connections before connecting this unit to an AC power source.
1 Hook up your DVD player.
For surround sound, you’ll want to hook up using a digital connection from the DVD player to the receiver. You can do
this with either a coaxial (recommended), or an optical connection (you don’t need to connect both). If you hook up
using an optical cable, you should refer to
Use a video cord to connect the video output on your DVD player to the receiver using the jacks shown below.
2 Hook up your TV.
Use a video cord to connect your receiver to the TV using the jacks as shown below.
The Input Assign menu
Listening to your system
on page 30.
on page 63 to assign the optical input to
DVD
.
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Optical cable
DIGITAL OUT
DVD player
Coaxial
cable
VIDEO OUT
S
TV
Video cord
ASSIGNABLE
VIDEO IN
AM LOOP
DIGITAL
OUT
RL
RL
RL
R
RLL
RRL
MULTI CH IN
CEN TER
FRONT
SURROUND
SURROUND
BACK
(
CEN TER
FRONT
SURROUND
PRE
OUT
Single
IN
MULTI-ROOM & SOURCE
)
VIDEO S-VIDEO
ANTENNA
OUT
CONTROL
MONITOR
OUT
MONITOR
OUT
VIDEO1
IN
IN
DVR /
VCR
OUT
TV/
SAT
IN
DVD/
LD
IN
VIDEO
2
1
IN
IN OUT
(
)
(
)
CD-R/ TAPE/MD
TV/SAT
CD
IN
PLAY
IN
CD-R/
1
4
SUBW.
TAPE/MD
OUT
REC
VIDEO1
IN
PLAY
IN
DVR /
VCR
OUT
REC
3
IN
(
SUBW.
DVD/
)
TV/
LD
SAT
IN
4
IN
(CD)
DVD/
LD
IN
L
AUDIO
DIGITAL
MONITOR OUT
Y
P
P
Y
P
P
Y
P
P
B
R
B
R
B
R
COMPONENT
VIDEO
Video cord
12V
TRIGGER
(
DC OUT12V/
)
100mA MAX
MULTI-ROOM &SOURCE
IN
SPEAKERS
IR
1
IN
IN
ASSIGNABLE
FRONTCENTER SURROUND
AB
RL RL
OUT
2
1 2
AC OUTLET
AC 120V 60Hz
SWITCHED 100W(0.8A) MAX
SURROUND BACK /
RL
SELECTABLE
SELECTABLE
(
)
Single
5 minute guide
PRE
OUT
CEN TER
CEN-
SUR-
ROUND
SURROUND
BACK
(
Single
)
FRONT
SUBW.
M
RL
RL
RL
R
L
3 Connect your speakers.
A complete setup of eight speakers (including the subwoofer) is shown here but everyone’s home setup will vary.
Simply connect the speakers you have in the manner shown below. 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.
Make sure you connect the speaker on the right to the right terminal and the speaker on the left to the left terminal.
Also make sure the positive and negative (
speakers with a nominal impedance between 6–16
plan to use speakers with an impedance of less than 8
+/–
) terminals on the receiver match those on the speakers. You can use
Ω
(please see
Ω
).
Switching the speaker impedance
on page 74 if you
02
Front speakers
Center speaker
Surround speakers
Surround back speakers
LR CLSRS
AM LOOP
ASSIGNABLE
DIGITAL
(
CD-R/ TAPE/MD
1
4
IN
(
DVD/
LD
IN
(CD)
3
)
4
IN
PLAY
CD-R/
TAPE/MD
VIDEO1
PLAY
DVR /
VCR
DVD/LD
2
IN
CD
IN
OUT
REC
IN
IN
OUT
REC
TV/SAT
IN
IN
)
IN OUT
(
TV/SAT
1
)
L
AUDIO
DIGITAL
OUT
RL
PRE
OUT
CEN TER
SUBW.
FRONT
RL
SURROUND
RL
SURROUND
BACK
(
)
Single
R
CEN TER
SUBW.
FRONT
RLL
SUR-ROUND
RRL
MULTI CH IN
OUT
IN
MULTI-ROOM & SOURCE
MONITOR
OUT
MONITOR
OUT
VIDEO1
IN
IN
DVR /
VCR
OUT
TV/ SAT
IN
DVD/LD
IN
VIDEOS-VIDEO
VIDEO
ANTENNA
CONTROL
MONITOR OUT
Y
P
B
P
R
Y
P
B
P
R
Y
P
B
P
R
COMPONENT
12V
TRIGGER
(
DC OUT12V/
)
100mA MAX
MULTI-
ROOM &
SOURCE
IN
SPEAKERS
IR
1
IN
2
IN
ASSIGNABLE
1 2
VIDEO
FRONTCENTER SURROUND
AB
RL RL
OUT
AC OUTLET
AC 120V 60Hz
SWITCHED 100W(0.8A) MAX
SURROUND BACK /
RL
SELECTABLE
SELECTABLE
Powered
subwoofer
SW
INPUT
SBLSBR
(
)
Single
• If you only have one surround back speaker, hook it up to the surround back left (
Caution
• Make sure that all the bare speaker wire is twisted
together and inserted fully into the speaker terminal.
To connect a terminal, unscrew the terminal a few turns
until there is enough space to insert the exposed wire
(
fig. B
). Once the wire is in position, tighten the terminal
until the wire is firmly clamped (
Use good quality speaker wire to connect the
speakers to the receiver.
Make sure that the speaker cable you’re going to use is
properly prepared with about
3
/8 in. (10 mm) of insulator
fig. Afig. Bfig. C
3/8 in. (10mm)
stripped from each wire, and the exposed wire strands
twisted together (
fig. A
).
Single
) terminal.
fig. C
).
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Note
• The speaker terminals also accept single banana
plugs.
Where you place the speakers will have a big effect on the
sound. Place your speakers as shown below for the best
surround sound effect. See
on page 21 for more on this.
Hints on speaker placement
Front
speaker
(R)
Subwoofer (SW)
Surround back
speaker (SBL)
Surround
speaker (RS)
Surround
back
speaker (SBR)
Front
speaker
(L)
Center
speaker
(C)
Listening
position
Surround
speaker (LS)
4 Plug in the receiver and switch it on, followed by
your DVD player, your subwoofer and the TV.
Make sure you’ve set the video input on your TV to this
receiver. Check the manual that came with the TV if you
don’t know how to do this.
5 Use the on-screen automatic MCACC setup to set
up your system.
See
Automatically setting up for surround sound
(MCACC)
on the next page for more on this.
6 Play a DVD, and adjust the volume to your liking.
Make sure that
DVD/LD
is showing in the receiver’s
display, indicating that the DVD input is selected. If it
isn’t, press
DVD/LD
on the remote control to set the
receiver to the DVD input.
In addition to the basic playback explained in
source
on page 13, there are several other sound options
you can select. See
for more on this. See also
the System Setup menu
Listening to your system
Making receiver settings from
on page 38 for more setup
Playing a
on page 30
options.
• If you’re not familiar with the proper DVD settings,
refer to
Checking the settings on your DVD (or other)
player
on page 13.
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Automatically setting up for
surround sound (MCACC)
The Auto MCACC Setup measures the acoustic
characteristics of your listening area, taking into account
ambient noise, speaker size and distance, and tests for
both channel delay and channel level. After you have set
up the microphone provided with your system, the
receiver uses the information from a series of test tones
to optimize the speaker settings and equalization for your
particular room.
Make sure you do this before moving on to
source
on page 13.
Important
• Make sure the microphone and speakers are not
moved during the Auto MCACC Setup.
• Using the Auto MCACC Setup will overwrite any
existing speaker settings in the receiver.
• Before using the Auto MCACC Setup the
headphones should be disconnected and
IN
switched off.
• The receiver will automatically exit the current screen
after three minutes of inactivity.
Caution
• The test tones used in the Auto MCACC Setup are
output at high volume.
Playing a
MULTI CH
1 Switch on the receiver and your TV.
2 Connect the microphone to the MCACC SETUP
MIC jack on the front panel.
Make sure there are no obstacles between the speakers
and the microphone.
TUNER
CONTROL
PHONES
TUNER
TUNING/
EDIT
STATION
MULTI
JOG
SYSTEM
RETURN CONTROL ON/OFF
SETUP
MULTI JOG MULTI JOG
MIDNIGHT/
BAND MPXTONE
LOUDNESS
MULTI ROOM
SETUP MIC
MULTI
MCACC
ACOUSTIC
JOG
DIALOG
ENHANCEMENT
EQ
DIGITAL IN S-VIDEO VIDEO
MULTI CHINSIGNAL
VIDEO2 INPUT
EXTENDED
SPEAKERS
SELECT
MODE
AUDIOLR
• Place the microphone on the supplied microphone
stand (shown above) for the best results with the
Auto MCACC Setup.
If you have a tripod, use it to place the microphone so that
it’s about ear level at your normal listening position.
Otherwise, place the microphone at ear level using a
table or a chair.
3 Press RECEIVER on the remote control, then press
the SYSTEM SETUP button.
An on-screen display (OSD) appears on your TV. Use the
///
buttons and
ENTER
on the remote control to
navigate through the screens and select menu items.
Press
RETURN
• Press
to exit the current menu.
SYSTEM SETUP
at any time to exit the System
Setup menu.
4 Select ‘AUTO MCACC’ from the System Setup
menu then press ENTER.
5 Make sure ‘Normal (SB)’ is selected then press
ENTER.
2. AUTO MCACC
Surround Back Output
DISC
[ Normal (SB) ]
Enter : Start
Return : Cancel
• If you are planning on bi-amping your front speakers,
or setting up a separate speaker system in another
room, read through
Surround back speaker setting
on
page 38 and make sure to connect your speakers as
necessary before continuing to step 6.
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6 Follow the instructions on-screen.
2. AUTO MCACC
• Set microphone
• Turn on Sub Woofer
Return : Cancel
• Make sure the microphone is connected.
• If you’re using a subwoofer, it is automatically
detected every time you switch on the system. Make
sure it is on and the volume is turned up.
• See below for notes regarding high background
noise levels and other possible interference.
7 Wait for the Auto MCACC Setup to finish
outputting test tones.
A progress report is displayed on-screen while the
receiver outputs test tones to determine the speakers
present in your setup. Try to be as quiet as possible while
it’s doing this.
• Do not adjust the volume during the test tones. This
may result in incorrect speaker settings.
8 Confirm the speaker configuration in the OSD.
The configuration shown on-screen should reflect the
actual speakers you have.
2. AUTO MCACC
Check!!!
Front [ YES ]
Center [ YES ]
Surround [ YES ]
Surr Back [ YES
Sub Woofer [ YES ]
[ OK ]
X
2]
If the speaker configuration displayed isn’t correct, use
the
/
and
(cursor up/down) buttons to select the speaker
/
(cursor left/right) to change the setting (and
number for surround back). When you’re finished, go to
the next step.
If you see an error message (
ERR
) in the right side
column, there may be a problem with the speaker
connection. If selecting
RETRY
doesn’t fix the problem,
turn off the power and check the speaker connections.
9 Make sure ‘OK’ is selected, then press ENTER.
A progress report is displayed on-screen while the
receiver outputs more test tones to determine the
optimum receiver settings for channel level, speaker
distance, and Acoustic Calibration EQ.
2. AUTO MCACC
Now Analyzing
Surround Analyzing
Speaker System [ ]
Speaker Distance [ ]
Channel Level [ ]
Acoustic Cal EQ [ ]
•••
Return:Cancel
Again, try to be as quiet as possible while this is
happening. It may take 3–8 minutes.
10 The Auto MCACC Setup has finished! Select
‘Skip’ to go back to the System Setup menu.
The MCACC indicator on the front panel will light to show
the surround settings are complete.
The settings made in the Auto MCACC Setup should give
you excellent surround sound from your system, but it is
also possible to adjust these settings manually using the
System Setup menu (starting on page 38).
• If you are using THX Certified speakers, confirm that
all speakers are set to
page 44, and that the
is set to
80Hz
.
SMALL
in
Speaker Setting
Crossover Network
on
on page 45
You can also choose to view the settings by selecting
individual parameters from the
Analyzed Data Check
screen:
•
Speaker Setting
– The size and number of speakers
you’ve connected (see page 44 for more on this)
•
Speaker Distance
– The distance of your speakers
from the listening position (see page 46 for more on
this)
•
Channel Level
– The overall balance of your speaker
system (see page 45 for more on this)
•
Acoustic Cal EQ
– Adjustments to the frequency
balance of your speaker system based on the
acoustic characteristics of your room (see page 41
for more on this)
Press
RETURN
screen. When you’re finished, select
after you have finished checking each
Skip
to go back to
the System Setup menu.
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Note
• If you leave an error message on the screen for over
three minutes, or if you cancel the Auto MCACC
Setup at any time, the receiver automatically exits
and no settings will be made.
• Depending on the characteristics of your room,
sometimes identical speakers with cone sizes of
around 5 inches (12cm) will end up with different size
settings. You can correct the setting manually using
the
Manual speaker setup
• The subwoofer distance setting may be farther than
the actual distance from the listening position. This
setting should be accurate (taking delay and room
characteristics into account) and generally does not
need to be changed.
• Remember to disconnect the microphone after
you’ve finished the Auto MCACC Setup.
on page 43.
Playing a source
Here are the basic instructions for playing a source (such
as a DVD disc) with your home theater system.
1 Turn on the power of the playback component
(for example a DVD player), your TV and subwoofer
(if you have one).
Other problems when using the Auto MCACC
Setup
If the room environment is not optimal for the Auto
MCACC Setup (too much background noise, echo off the
walls, obstacles blocking the speakers from the
microphone) the final settings may be incorrect. Check
for household appliances (air conditioner, fridge, fan,
etc.), that may be affecting the environment and switch
them off if necessary. If there are any instructions
showing in the front panel display, please follow them.
• Some older TVs may interfere with the operation of
the microphone. If this seems to be happening,
switch off the TV when doing the Auto MCACC Setup.
Checking the settings on your DVD
2 If the receiver isn’t already on, press RECEIVER
to switch it on.
3 Change the receiver input to the source you
want to play.
You can use the front panel input select buttons or the
dedicated
control.
4 Press AUTO SURR (remote control) and start
playback of the DVD (or other component).
If you’re playing a Dolby Digital or DTS surround sound
DVD disc, you should hear surround sound. If you are
playing a stereo source, you will only hear sound from the
front left/right speakers in the default listening mode.
(or other) player
Before continuing, you may want to check the digital
audio output settings on your DVD player and digital
satellite receiver.
• Check that your DVD player/satellite receiver is
set to output Dolby Digital, DTS and 88.2/96kHz PCM
(2 channel) audio.
If there is an option for MPEG audio, set this to convert
the MPEG audio to PCM.
If you connected the multichannel analog outputs of the
player to this receiver, make sure that the player is set to
output multichannel analog audio.
5 Use the volume control (front panel or remote)
to adjust the volume level.
Note
• Depending on your DVD player or source discs, you
may only get digital 2 channel stereo and analog
sound. In this case, the receiver must be set to a
multichannel listening mode (see
surround sound
you want multichannel surround sound.
• If your source is the TV’s built-in tuner, then switch to
the channel you want to watch, otherwise make sure
that the TV’s video input is set to this receiver. (For
example, if you connected this receiver to the
1
jacks on your TV, make sure that the
is now selected.)
MULTI CONTROL
• See also
more information on different ways of listening to
sources.
• Turn down the volume of your TV so that all the sound
is coming from the speakers connected to this
receiver.
•
0dB
is the volume level of a regular movie theater.
Adjust the volume to your liking between
(min) and
on page 30 if you need to do this) if
buttons on the remote
Listening to your system
+12dB
(max).
Listening in
VIDEO
VIDEO 1
on page 30 for
input
–80dB
Note
• If you need to manually switch the input signal type
from digital to analog (stereo or multichannel), press
SIGNAL SELECT
• For more detailed surround sound setup, see
System Setup menu
(page 33).
The
on page 38.
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Connecting up
Chapter 3:
Connecting up
Important
• Before making or changing any connections, switch
off the power and disconnect the power cord from the
AC outlet.
About cable types
Analog audio cables
Use stereo RCA phono cables to connect analog audio
components. These cables are typically red and white,
and you should connect the red plugs to R (right)
terminals and white plugs to L (left) terminals.
Analog audio cables
Right (red)
Left (white)
Digital audio cables
Commercially available coaxial digital audio cables or
optical cables should be used to connect digital
components to this receiver.
Video cables
Standard RCA video cables
These cables are the most common type of video
connection and should be used to connect to the
composite video terminals. They have yellow plugs to
distinguish them from cables for audio.
tandard RCA video cable
S-video cables
S-video cables give you clearer picture reproduction than
standard RCA video cables by sending separate signals
for the luminance and color.
S Video
Component video cables
Use component video cables to get the best possible
color reproduction of your video source. The color signal
of the TV is divided into the luminance (
color (
PB and
interference between the signals is avoided.
PR) signals and then output. In this way,
Y
) signal and the
Component video cables
Coaxial digital audio cableOptical cable
• When connecting optical cables, be careful when
inserting the plug not to damage the shutter
protecting the optical socket.
• When storing optical cable, coil loosely. The cable
may be damaged if bent around sharp corners.
• You can also use a standard RCA video cable for
coaxial digital connections.
Green (Y)
Blue (P
B)
Red (P
R)
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When making cable connections
Be careful not to arrange cables in a manner that bends
the cables over the top or around this unit. If the cables
are laid on top of the unit, the magnetic field produced by
the transformers in this unit may cause a humming noise
to come from the speakers.
About the video converter
The video converter allows you to connect various video
sources using composite, S-video or component video
connections and the signal will be output through all of
the
MONITOR OUT
component video input, which is only output from the
component video output. Therefore, if you want to
connect any source using component video, you must
also connect your TV using component video. If several
video components are connected to the same input
function, the converter gives priority to component, Svideo, then composite (in that order).
The following chart shows when the video signal will be
converted fro
output to the
Video
terminal
VIDEO IN
(Composite)
S-VIDEO IN
COMPONENT
VIDEO IN
• The
mark above indicates that the component
video input must be assigned before it will be output
(see
Assigning the component video inputs
page 64 for more on this).
• When recording video sources however, you won’t be
able to record sources connected to the component
video inputs. With composite and S-video sources,
they must be connected using the same type of video
cable as you used to connect the recorder to the
receiver.
• Also note that this feature is available with NTSC
signals only. For a PAL signal, make sure you’ve used
the same type of cable for your video component and
monitor connections.
jacks. The only exception is
m the vari
MONITOR OUT
ous video inputs (left column) for
jacks (top row):
MONITOR OUT
VIDEO
(Composite)
S-VIDEO
COMPONENT
VIDEO
on
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Connecting up
Connecting digital audio components
The easiest way to hook up this receiver for surround sound (Dolby Digital and DTS sources) is to use a digital input.
You can do this by either coaxial or optical connections (you do not need to do both). The quality of these two types of
connections is the same but since some digital components only have one type of digital terminal, it is a matter of
matching like with like (for example, the coaxial output from the component to coaxial input on the receiver). This
receiver has four digital inputs (two coaxial inputs and two optical inputs) on the rear panel. Connect your digital
components as shown below.
There is one digital output jack which is marked
recorder (for example an MD, DAT or CD-R) you can make direct digital recordings with this unit.
When connecting your equipment, always make sure the power is turned off and the power cord is disconnected from
the AC outlet.
• The arrows indicate the direction of the signal.
DIGITAL OUT
. If you connect this to the optical input on a digital
Satellite tuner
CD recorder
DVD or LD player
CD player
DIGITAL
OUT
DIGITAL
OUT
DIGITAL OUT
COAX
DIGITAL OUT
COAX
DIGITAL
IN
ASSIGNABLE
1
DIGITAL
(
CD-R/ TAPE/MD
CD
IN
PLAY
CD-R/
4
TAPE/MD
OUT
REC
VIDEO1
PLAY
DVR /
VCR
OUT
REC
3
IN
(
DVD/
)
TV/
LD
SAT
4
IN
(CD)
DVD/
LD
2
1
IN
IN OUT
)
(
TV/SAT
IN
IN
IN
IN
IN
R
Note
• If your digital connections are different from the default settings, you should refer to
page 63 to assign the jacks to the proper component(s).
• If you have a have a DVD-Audio or SACD compatible player, see
Connecting multichannel analog components
page 17.
AM LOOP
DIGITAL
)
OUT
RL
PRE
OUT
CEN TER
SUBW.
FRONT
RL
SURROUND
RL
SURROUND
BACK
L
(
Single
R
CEN TER
SUBW.
FRONT
R
L
SURROUND
R
MULTI CH IN
L
L
AUDIO
IN
MULTI-ROOM & SOURCE
MONITOR
MONITOR
)
VIDEOS- VIDEO
VIDEO
VIDEO1
ANTENNA
OUT
CONTROL
OUT
OUT
IN
IN
DVR /
VCR
OUT
TV/
SAT
IN
DVD/
LD
IN
The Input Assign menu
MONIT
Y
P
B
P
R
Y
P
B
P
R
Y
P
B
P
R
COM
on
VI
on
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Connecting analog audio components
To begin set up, connect your analog audio components (such as a cassette deck) to the jacks. For components you
want to record with, you need to hook up four plugs to the receiver (a set of stereo inputs and a set of stereo outputs),
but for components that only play, you only need to hook up one set of stereo plugs. You must also hook up your digital
components to analog audio jacks if you want to record to/from digital components (like an MD) to/from analog
components. See page 16 for more on digital connections.
When connecting your equipment, always make sure the power is turned off and the power cord is disconnected from
the AC outlet.
• The arrows indicate the direction of the audio signal.
03
CD player
CD-R/Tape/MD deck
OUTPUT
REC
L
R
L
R
PLAY
ASSIGNABLE
DIGITAL
(
CD-R/ TAPE/MD
1
4
3
IN
(
DVD/
)
LD
4
IN
(CD)
CD
IN
PLAY
CD-R/
TAPE/MD
OUT
REC
VIDEO1
PLAY
DVR /
VCR
OUT
REC
TV/
SAT
DVD/
LD
IN
IN
IN
IN
IN
IN
2
RLL
IN OUT
)
(
TV/SAT
1
)
AM LOOP
DIGITAL
OUT
RL
PRE
OUT
CEN TER
SUBW.
FRONT
RL
SURROUND
RL
SURROUND
BACK
L
(
Single
R
CEN TER
SUBW.
FRONT
R
L
SURROUND
R
MULTI CH IN
AUDIO
IN
MULTI-ROOM & SOURCE
MONITOR
MONITOR
)
VIDEOS-VIDEO
VIDEO
VIDEO1
MONITOR OUT
Y
ANTENNA
OUT
CONTROL
P
B
P
R
OUT
OUT
Y
P
B
IN
IN
P
R
DVR /
VCR
OUT
Y
TV/
SAT
P
B
IN
DVD/
P
R
LD
IN
COMPONENT
12V
TRIGGER
(
DC OUT12V/
)
100mA MAX
MULTIROOM &
SOURCE
IN
IR
1
IN
OUT
2
IN
ASSIGNABLE
1 2
VIDEO
Tip
• If you don’t plan on using the spare audio jacks for video components (for example,
VIDEO1
), you can use these
for connecting another audio component, like a line-level turntable.
Connecting multichannel analog components
If you prefer to use a separate component for decoding multichannel formats such as DVD Audio and SACD, you can
connect a decoder or a DVD player with multichannel analog outputs to the multichannel inputs of this receiver. Note
that the multichannel input can only be used when
When connecting your equipment, always make sure the power is turned off and the power cord is disconnected from
the AC outlet.
• The arrows indicate the direction of the signal.
MULTI CH IN
is selected (see page 37).
ASSIGNABLE
1
DIGITAL
(
CD-R/ TAPE/MD
CD
IN
PLAY
CD-R/
4
TAPE/MD
OUT
VIDEO1
PLAY
DVR /
VCR
OUT
3
IN
(
DVD/
)
LD
4
IN
(CD)
DVD/
LD
AM LOOP
DIGITAL
2
1
IN
IN OUT
)
(
)
TV/SAT
RL
IN
IN
IN
IN
IN
RLL
SUBW.
RL
RL
R
SUBW.
R
R
MULTI CH IN
AUDIO
REC
REC
TV/
SAT
IN
OUT
MULTI-ROOM & SOURCE
PRE
OUT
CEN TER
FRONT
SURROUND
SURROUND
BACK
L
(
)
Single
CEN TER
FRONT
L
SURROUND
VIDEOS-VIDEO
MONITOR
MONITOR
OUT
VIDEO1
DVR /
VCR
OUT
TV/
SAT
DVD/
LD
VIDEO
IN
IN
IN
IN
OUT
OUT
ANTENNA
CONTROL
MONITOR OUT
Y
P
B
P
R
Y
P
B
P
R
Y
P
B
P
R
COMPONENT
VIDEO
1
IN
2
IN
ASSIGNABLE
(
DC OUT12V/
100mA MAX
1 2
12V
TRIGGER
)
MULTIROOM &
SOURCE
IN
SPEAKERS
IR
AB
OUT
RLRL
FRONT
OUTPUT
FRONTCENTERSURROUND
L
R
AC OUTLET
AC 120V60Hz
SWITCHED 100W(0.8A) MAX
SURROUND
OUTPUT
SUB
WOOFER
OUTPUT
SURROUND BACK /
L
RL
SELECTABLE
R
SELECTABLE
CENTER
OUTPUT
(
)
Single
DVD/multi-channel decoder
with multi-channel analog
VIDEO
OUTPUT
output jacks
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L
OOM
E
U
OUT
PRE
OUT
CEN TER
SURROUND
SUR-
FRONT
SUBW.
CONTROL
MULTI-ROOM & SOURCE
MONITOR
MONITOR
VIDEO1
IN
OUT
OUT
Y
P
B
P
R
P
B
IN
L
L
L
OUT
IN
Connecting up
Connecting video components
Connect your video components to the jacks as shown below. With digital video components (like a DVD player), you
must use the connections shown on this page for the video signal, but in order to hear a digital source (like a DVD)
you should hook up the audio to a digital input (see page 16). It is also a good idea to hook up your digital components
with analog audio connections (see page 17).
For better quality video, you can hook up using the component video jacks or the S-video jacks (quality descends in
this order) on the rear of the receiver instead of the regular video jacks. See
plan on connecting your other video components using different types of video cables than for your TV.
When connecting your equipment, always make sure the power is turned off and the power cord is disconnected from
the AC outlet.
• The arrows indicate the direction of the signal.
TV tuner
(or Satellite tuner)
DVD or LD player
OUTPUT
VIDEO
OUTPUT
VIDEO
2
IN
(
ASSIGNABLE
DIGITAL
CD-R/ TAPE/MD
1
4
3
IN
(
DVD/
)
LD
4
IN
(CD)
CD
IN
PLAY
CD-R/
TAPE/MD
OUT
REC
VIDEO1
PLAY
DVR /
VCR
OUT
REC
TV/
SAT
DVD/
LD
IN
IN
IN
IN
IN
L
R
L
R
IN OUT
)
(
TV/SAT
RLL
1
)
R
SUBW.
RL
RL
R
SUBW.
R
R
MULTI CH IN
AUDIO
DIGITA
OUT
About the video converter
LOOP
MULTI-R
SOURC
PRE
OUT
MONITOR
P
MONITOR
VIDEO1
VIDEO
R
OUT
OUT
Y
P
B
IN
IN
P
R
DVR /
VCR
OUT
Y
TV/
SAT
P
B
IN
DVD/
P
R
LD
IN
COMPONENT
VIDEO
CEN TER
FRONT
SURROUND
SURROUND
BACK
L
(
)
Single
CEN TER
FRONT
L
SURROUND
VIDEOS-VIDEO
1
IN
2
IN
ASSIGNABLE
Video deck
12V
TRIGGER
(
DC OUT12V/100mA MAX
MULTI-ROOM &SOURCE
IN
IR
OUT
RS - 232C
12
INPUT
on page 15 if you
INPUT
OUTPUT
VIDEO
VIDEO
L
L
R
R
)
SPEAKERS
FRONTCENTERS
A
RLR
TV (monitor)
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Important
• Make sure you don’t connect your TV to the
MONITOR OUT
located above the proper
jacks for
MULTI-ROOM & SOURCE
MONITOR OUT
jacks.
Connecting to the front panel video terminal
Front video connections are accessed via the front panel
using the
video jacks as well as an S-video jack and an optical
input. Hook them up the same way you made the rear
VIDEO2
button. There are standard audio/
panel connections.
TONE
MCACC
SETUP MIC
ACOUSTIC
MULTI
JOG
DIALOG
ENHANCEMENT
EQ
DIGITAL IN S-VIDEO VIDEO
MULTI CHINSIGNAL
SELECT
VIDEO2 INPUT
EXTENDED
MODE
AUDIOLR
SPEAKERS
Video
LV
R
VIDEO OUTPUT
DIGITAL OUT
camera
(etc.)
Connecting up
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03
Connecting antennas
Connect the AM loop antenna and the FM wire antenna
as shown below. To improve reception and sound quality,
connect external antennas (see
below). Always make sure that the receiver is switched off
and unplugged from the wall outlet before making or
changing any connections.
AM loop
antenna
DIGITAL
2
1
IN
IN OUT
(
)
(
)
CD-R/ TAPE/MD
TV/SAT
CD
IN
PLAY
IN
ASSIGNABLE
CD-R/
1
4
TAPE/MD
OUT
REC
VIDEO1
IN
PLAY
IN
DVR /
VCR
OUT
REC
3
IN
(
DVD/
)
TV/
LD
SAT
IN
4
IN
(CD)
DVD/
LD
IN
R
DIGITAL
FM wire antenna
Connect the FM wire antenna and fully extend vertically
along a window frame or another suitable place that
gives good reception.
AM loop antenna
Assemble the antenna and connect to the receiver as
shown above. The ground terminal (
radio noise (it is not an earthing plug). Attach (if
necessary) and face in the direction that gives the best
reception.
RL
SUBW.
RL
RL
R
SUBW.
R
R
L
AUDIO
OUT
MULTI CH IN
Using external antennas
FM wire antenna
AM LOOP
PRE
OUT
CEN TER
FRONT
SURROUND
SURROUND
BACK
L
(
Single
CEN TER
FRONT
L
SURROUND
L
)
IN
MULTI-ROOM & SOURCE
VIDEOS-VIDEO
MONITOR
MONITOR
OUT
VIDEO1
DVR /
VCR
OUT
TV/
SAT
DVD/
LD
VIDEO
ANTENNA
OUT
CONTROL
OUT
IN
IN
IN
IN
MONITOR OUT
Y
P
B
P
R
Y
P
B
P
R
Y
P
B
P
R
COMPONENT
VIDEO
) helps reduce
1
IN
2
IN
ASSIGNABLE
TRIGGER
(
DC OUT12V/
100mA MAX
1 2
12V
)
MULTIROOM &
SOURCE
IN
IR
OUT
Antenna snap connectors
Twist the exposed wire strands together and insert into
the hole, then snap the connector shut.
3/8 in. (10mm)
Using external antennas
To improve FM reception
Use an F connector to connect an external FM antenna
using a coaxial 75
To improve AM reception
Connect a 15–18 feet length of vinyl-coated wire to the
AM antenna terminal without disconnecting the supplied
AM loop antenna.
For the best possible reception, suspend horizontally
outdoors.
Indoor antenna
(vinyl-coated wire)
Ω
cable.
F connector
LOOP
Outdoor
antenna
15–18 ft. (5–6m)
• Note that either wire can be inserted into the
respective terminals when connecting.
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PRE
OUT
CEN TER
CEN-
SUR-
ROUND
SURROUND
BACK
(
Single
)
FRONT
SUBW.
M
RL
RL
RL
R
L
Connecting up
Connecting the speakers
A complete setup of eight speakers (including the subwoofer) is shown below, but everyone’s home setup will vary.
Simply connect the speakers you have in the manner shown below. 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. If you’re not using a subwoofer, change the front speaker setting (see
to large.
Make sure you connect the speaker on the right to the right terminal and the speaker on the left to the left terminal.
Also make sure the positive and negative (
• You can use speakers with a nominal impedance between 6–16
page 74 if you plan to use speakers with an impedance of
+/–
) terminals on the receiver match those on the speakers.
Ω
(please see
less than 8Ω
Switching the speaker impedance
).
Be sure to complete all connections before connecting this unit to the AC power source.
Speaker Setting
on page 44)
on
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Front speakers
Center speaker
LR CLSRS
AM LOOP
DIGITAL
2
1
IN
IN OUT
(
)
(
)
CD-R/ TAPE/MD
ASSIGNABLE
DIGITAL
TV/SAT
CD
IN
PLAY
IN
CD-R/
1
4
TAPE/MD
OUT
REC
VIDEO1
IN
PLAY
IN
DVR /
VCR
OUT
REC
3
IN
(
DVD/
)
TV/
LD
SAT
IN
4
IN
(CD)
DVD/LD
IN
OUT
RL
SUBW.
RL
RL
R
SUBW.
RLL
RRL
L
MULTI CH IN
AUDIO
PRE
OUT
CEN TER
FRONT
SURROUND
SURROUND
BACK
(
Single
CEN TER
FRONT
SUR-ROUND
IN
MULTI-ROOM & SOURCE
)
VIDEOS-VIDEO
MONITOR
MONITOR
OUT
VIDEO1
DVR /
VCR
OUT
TV/ SAT
DVD/LD
VIDEO
Note
• If you only have one surround back speaker, hook it
up to the surround back left (
Single
) terminal.
• If you are planning on bi-amping your front speakers,
or setting up a separate speaker system in another
room, read through
Surround back speaker setting
page 38 and make sure to connect your speakers as
necessary (these connections are explained in
connections
on page 56).
Caution
• Make sure no bare speaker wire is touching the back
panel when the unit is switched on. The power may
cut off as a safety measure.
Surround speakers
Surround back speakers
SBLSBR
MONITOR OUT
Y
ANTENNA
OUT
CONTROL
OUT
IN
IN
IN
IN
P
P
Y
P
P
Y
P
P
B
R
B
R
B
R
COMPONENT
12V
TRIGGER
(DC OUT12V/
)
100mA MAX
MULTI-
ROOM &
SOURCE
IN
SPEAKERS
IR
1
IN
2
IN
ASSIGNABLE
VIDEO
FRONT CENTER SURROUND
AB
RL RL
OUT
1 2
AC OUTLET
AC 120V 60Hz
SWITCHED 100W(0.8A) MAX
SURROUND BACK /
RL
SELECTABLE
SELECTABLE
(
)
Single
Powered
subwoofer
SW
INPUT
Speaker terminals
12 3
3/8 in. (10mm)
on
Other
1 Twist exposed wire strands together.
2 Loosen speaker terminal and insert exposed
wire.
Make sure that all the bare speaker wire is twisted
together and inserted fully into the speaker terminal. Use
good quality speaker wire to connect the speakers to the
receiver.
3 Tighten terminal.
Connecting up
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Note
• The speaker terminals also accept single banana
plugs. (Refer to speaker manual for details.)
• If you are using a THX certified subwoofer use the
THX INPUT
has one) or switch the filter position to
jack on the subwoofer (if your subwoofer
THX
on your
subwoofer.
Hints on speaker placement
Speakers are usually designed with a particular
placement in mind. Some are designed to be
floorstanding, while others should be placed on stands to
sound their best. Some should be placed near a wall;
others should be placed away from walls. We have
provided a few tips on getting the best sound from your
speakers (following), but you should also follow the
guidelines on placement that the speaker manufacturer
provided with your particular speakers to get the most
out of them.
• Place the front left and right speakers at equal
distances from the TV.
• When placing speakers near the TV, we recommend
using magnetically shielded speakers to prevent
possible interference, such as discoloration of the
picture when the TV is switched on. If you do not have
magnetically shielded speakers and notice
discoloration of the TV picture, move the speakers
farther away from the TV.
• If you're using a center speaker, place the front
speakers at a wider angle. If not, place them at a
narrower angle.
• Place the center speaker above or below the TV so
that the sound of the center channel is localized at
the TV screen. Also, make sure the center speaker
does not cross the line formed by the leading edge of
the front left and right speakers.
• It is best to angle the speakers towards the listening
position. The angle depends on the size of the room.
Use less of an angle for bigger rooms.
• Surround and surround back speakers should be
positioned a foot-and-a-half to three feet (60 cm–90
cm) higher than your ears and titled slight downward.
Make sure the speakers don't face each other. For
DVD-Audio, the speakers should be more directly
behind the listener than for home theater playback.
• To achieve the best possible surround sound, install
your speakers as shown below. Be sure all speakers
are installed securely to prevent accidents and
improve sound quality.
Caution
• If you choose to install the center speaker on top of
the TV, be sure to secure it with putty, or by other
suitable means, to reduce the risk of damage or
injury resulting from the speaker falling from the TV
in the event of external shocks such as earthquakes.
Overhead view of speaker setup
You can also refer to the 3-D speaker setup illustration on
page 10.
Front
Left
Surround
Left
Surround BackSurround Back
Single Surround Back Speaker
Center
Listening Position
LeftRight
Front
Right
Subwoofer
Surround
Right
The diagrams below show suggested surround and
surround back speaker orientation. The first diagram (
A
) shows orientation with one surround back speaker (or
none) connected. The second (
fig. B
) shows orientation
fig.
with two surround back speakers connected.
90~120
LS
LS
LS
SB
fig. A
RS
RS
SBL
fig. B
SBL
0~60
SBR
SBR
• If you have two surround back speakers THX
recommends placing them together and the same
distance from your listening position.
RS
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Connecting up
3-D view of
7.1 channel
speaker setup
AC outlet
Power supplied through this outlet is turned on and off by
the receiver's power switch. Total electrical power
consumption of connected equipment should not exceed
100 W (0.8 A).
AC OUTLET
AC 120V 60Hz
SWITCHED 100W(0.8A) MAX
SURROUND BACK /
ND
L
SELECTABLE
SELECTABLE
B
(
)
RL
Single
Power cord caution
Handle the power cord by the plug. Do not pull out the
plug by tugging the cord and never touch the power cord
when your hands are wet as this could cause a short
circuit or an electric shock. Do not place the unit, a piece
of furniture, etc., on the power cord, or pinch the cord.
Never make a knot in the cord or tie it with other cords.
The power cords should be routed such that they are not
likely to be stepped on. A damaged power cord can cause
a fire or give you an electrical shock. Check the power
cord once in a while. When you find it damaged, ask your
nearest Pioneer authorized independent service
company for a replacement.
Operating other Pioneer components
Many Pioneer components have SR
which can be used to link components together so that
you can use just the remote sensor of one component.
When you use a remote control, the control signal is
passed along the chain to the appropriate component.
Note that if you use this feature,
have at least one set of analog audio or video jacks
connected
to another component for grounding
purposes.
Receiver
OUT
CONTROL
IN
CONTROL
jacks
make sure that you also
CONTROL
IN
OUT
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Caution
•
Do not connect a TV set
, monitor, heater, or similar
appliance to this unit's AC outlet.
• Do not connect appliances with high power
consumption to the AC outlet in order to avoid
overheating and fire risk. This can also cause the
receiver to malfunction.
• Since a subwoofer or power amplifier can exceed the
100W maximum when playing sources at a high
volume, this type of equipment should not be
connected to the AC outlet.
Note
• This unit should be disconnected by removing the
power plug from the wall socket when not in regular
use (ex. when on vacation).
Other Pioneer products
Remote
control
unit
with CONTROL terminals
Connect to CONTROL
terminal of other
Pioneer products
Note
• If you want to control all your components using this
receiver’s remote control, refer to
of your system
on page 50.
Controlling the rest
• If you have connected a remote control to the
CONTROL IN
jack (using a mini-plug cable), you
won't be able to control this unit using the remote
sensor.
Controls and displays
Chapter 4:
Controls and displays
Front panel
11023 456789
04
10
STANDBY/ON
MULTI JOG
11
24
LISTENING MODE
TUNER
CONTROL
PHONES
SELECT
ENTER
TUNER
EDIT
MULTI
JOG
SYSTEM
SETUP
MULTI JOGMULTI JOG
23
TUNING/
BANDMPXTONE
STATION
RETURN CONTROL ON/O FF
MULTI ROOM
2221
AUDIO/VIDEO MULTI-CHANNEL RECEIVER
1213141516 1719
MIDNIGHT/
LOUDNESS
MULTI
JOG
MCACC
SETUP MIC
ACOUSTIC
DIALOG
ENHANCEMENT
EQ
DIGITAL IN S-VIDEO VIDEO
MULTI CHINSIGNAL
SELECT
VIDEO2 INPUT
EXTENDED
MODE
AUDIOLR
VSX-9100TX
DVD/LD TV/SAT DVR/VCR VIDEO1
CD-R/
CD
TAPE/MD
MASTER VOLUME
TUNER VIDEO2
18
SPEAKERS
20
1 MULTI JOG dial
Use the
MULTI JOG
dial to select various settings and
menu options.
2 STANDBY/ON
Switches the receiver between on and standby.
3 LISTENING MODE SELECT
Use with the
MULTI JOG
dial to select the various
listening modes (page 30).
4 ENTER
5 Character display
See
Display
on page 25.
6 Remote sensor
Receives the signals from the remote control.
7 MCACC indicator
Lights when Acoustic Calibration EQ (page 33) is on
(Acoustic Calibration EQ is automatically set to
ADJUST
after the Auto MCACC Setup (page 11) or EQ
ALL CH
Auto Setting (page 41) is complete).
8 Input select buttons
Press to select an input source.
9 MASTER VOLUME dial
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Controls and displays
10 Front panel controls
To access the front panel controls, push gently on the
lower third portion of the panel with your finger.
S
T
A
NDB
Y
/ON
LIS
T
E
NIN
G
S
E
M
L
E
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D
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M
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OG
A
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DI
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/
V
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T
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CHA
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N
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L
R
E
C
E
I
V
E
R
V
S
X
D
-
V
5
D
2
/
L
T
D
X
T
V
/
S
A
T
D
V
C
R
D
/
V
C
RV
CD
T
R
A
/
P
I
D
E
/
E
M
O
D
1
T
UN
E
R
V
I
D
E
O
2
M
A
S
T
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R
V
O
L
U
M
E
11 TUNER CONTROL
TUNER EDIT
Use with the
stations for recall
MULTI JOG
(page 48).
dial to memorize and name
TUNING/STATION
Use with the
MULTI JOG
dial to select station presets
and radio frequencies. (page 47).
BAND
Switches between AM and FM radio bands (page 47).
MPX
Press to receive a radio broadcast in mono (page 47).
12 MIDNIGHT/LOUDNESS
Use Midnight when listening to movie soundtracks at low
volume. Use Loudness to boost the bass and treble at low
volume (page 36).
13 TONE
When the
STEREO
mode is selected, press this button to
access the bass and treble controls, which you can then
adjust with the
MULTI JOG
dial.
14 ACOUSTIC EQ
Press to select an Acoustic Calibration EQ setting
(page 33).
15 DIALOG ENHANCEMENT
Use to make dialog stand out when watching TV or a
movie (page 36).
16 MULTI CH IN
Press to select the component connected to the
CH IN
terminals (for example, a DVD-Audio player). See
Selecting the multichannel analog inputs
MULTI
on page 37.
17 SIGNAL SELECT
Use to select an input signal (page 33).
18 EXTENDED MODE
Selects the surround back channel mode (page 34) or
virtual surround back mode (page 35).
19 SPEAKERS
Use to change the speaker system (page 56).
20 VIDEO2 INPUT
See
Connecting to the front panel video terminal
on
page 18.
21 MCACC SETUP MIC jack
Use to connect the supplied microphone.
22 MULTI ROOM controls
If you've made multi-room connections (see
listening
sub room from the main room (see
controls
on page 58) use these controls to control the
Using the sub room
on page 58).
Multi-room
23 System Setup menu controls
SYSTEM SETUP
Use with the
MULTI JOG
dial to access the System
Setup menu (page 11, page 38, page 63).
RETURN
Press to confirm and exit the current menu screen.
24 PHONES jack
Use to connect headphones. When the headphones are
connected, there is no sound output from the speakers.
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