Pioneer VSX-915 Operating Instruction

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Operating Instructions

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Thank you for buying this Pioneer product. Please read through these operating instructions so you will know how to operate your model properly. After you have finished reading the instructions, put them away in a safe place for future reference.

If the AC plug of this unit does not match the AC outlet you want to use, the plug must be removed and appropriate one fitted. Replacement and mounting of an AC plug on the power supply cord of this unit should be performed only by qualified service personnel. If connected to an AC outlet, the cut-off plug can cause severe electrical shock. Make sure it is properly disposed of after removal. The equipment should be disconnected by removing the mains plug from the wall socket when left unused for a long period of time (for example, when on vacation).

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CAUTION – 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 DECOUVVERT.

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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

WARNING – TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK

HAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.

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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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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.

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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.

Manufactured under license from Dolby

For U.S. and Australia Model

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Laboratories. "Dolby", "Pro Logic", "Surround EX", and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.

"DTS" ,"DTS-ES Extended Surround" and "Neo:6" are trademarks of Digital Theater Systems, Inc.

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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 shock to persons.

CAUTION

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK

DO NOT OPEN

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.

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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.

ANTENNA LEAD IN

GROUND CLAMP

WIRE

ANTENNA DISCHARGE UNIT (NEC SECTION 810-20)

GROUNDING CONDUCTORS (NEC SECTION 810-21)

GROUND CLAMPS

POWER SERVICE GROUNDING ELECTRODE SYSTEM (NEC ART 250, PART H)

NEC — NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE

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Contents

01 Before you start

Introduction to home theater Checking what’s in the box Loading the batteries Installing the receiver Ventilation

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02 5 minute guide

Listening to Surround Sound Using the Quick Setup

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03 Quick surround sound setup

Automatically setting up for surround sound (MCACC)

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Other problems when using the Auto MCACC Setup

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04 Connecting up

Making cable connections

Analog audio cables Digital audio cables

Video cables About the video converter Connecting a DVD player and TV

Connecting the multichannel analog

outputs Connecting a satellite receiver or other digital set-top box Connecting other audio components

About the WMA9 Pro decoder Connecting other video components

Using the component video jacks

Connecting to the front panel video

terminal Connecting antennas

FM wire antenna

AM loop antenna

Using external antennas Connecting the speakers

Hints on speaker placement AC outlet Operating other Pioneer components

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05 Controls and displays

Front panel Display Remote control

Operating range of remote control unit

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06 Listening to your system

Auto playback Listening in surround sound

Using the Advanced surround effects Dolby Pro Logic IIx Music settings

Neo:6 Music settings Listening in stereo Listening with Acoustic Calibration EQ Choosing the input signal Using the surround back channel (Extended mode) Using the Virtual Surround Back mode (VirtualSB) Using Loudness and Midnight listening Enhancing dialog Using the tone controls

Playing other sources . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42

Selecting the multichannel analog inputs . . . 42

Using the sleep timer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42

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07 The System Setup menu

Making receiver settings from the System

Setup menu. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43

Surround back speaker setting . . . . . . . . . . . 43

Manual MCACC speaker setup . . . . . . . . . . . 44

Fine Channel Level . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44

Fine Channel Distance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45

Acoustic Calibration EQ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46

Manual speaker setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48

Speaker setting. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48

Crossover network . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49

Channel level . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49

Speaker Distance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50

08 Using the tuner

Listening to the radio. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51

Improving FM stereo sound . . . . . . . . . . . . 51

Tuning directly to a station . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51

Saving station presets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52

Naming station presets. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52

Listening to station presets. . . . . . . . . . . . . 53

09 Making recordings

Making an audio or a video recording . . . . . . 54

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10 Controlling the rest of your system

Setting the remote to control other components Selecting preset codes directly Programming signals from other remote controls Erasing one of the remote control button settings Erasing all of the remote control presets Direct function Confirming preset codes Controls for TVs Controls for other components

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11 Other connections

Second Zone speaker B setup

Switching the speaker system Bi-amping your front speakers Bi-wiring your speakers Connecting additional amplifiers

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Using this receiver with a Pioneer plasma display Using the SR+ mode with a Pioneer plasma display

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12 Other Settings

The Input Assign menu The Other setup menu

Dynamic Range Control Setup Dual Mono Setup LFE Attenuator Setup SR+ Setup for Pioneer plasma displays

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13 Additional information

Troubleshooting Resetting the main unit Switching the speaker impedance Specifications Power cord caution Cleaning the unit

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Before you start01

Chapter 1:

Before you start

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 your system

on page 34.

Checking what’s in the box

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

• Setup microphone

• Remote control unit

DTV MENU

GUIDE

TOP MENU

RECEIVER

DTV ON/OFF

STANDARD ADV.SURR

MIDNIGHT/

LOUDNESS

DISPLAY

AUDIO

TUNER

SHIFT

MPX

RECEIVER CONTROL

CH RETURN

SUBTITLE

DIALOG E INPUT ATT

/CH SEL

EFFECT

REC STOP

DTV INFOREC MUTE

ACOUSTIC

STEREO

HDD

LEVEL

SLEEP

DVD

D.ACCESS

T.EDIT

TV VOL

SYSTEM

SETUP

ST ST

SELECT

INPUT

TV CONTROL

TUNE

ENTER

TV CH

VOL

RETURN

BAND

CD-R/TAPE

TUNE

FL DIMMER SR

TUNER RECEIVER

ENTER

CLASS

DISC

• Dry cell batteries (AA size IEC R6) x2

• AM loop antenna

RECEIVER

DVD/LD TV/SAT DVR/VCR TV CONT

SELECT

MULTI CONTROL

INPUT

SOURCE

• FM wire antenna

• Warranty card

• These operating instructions

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Before you start

Loading the batteries

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.

Installing the

• 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)

receiver

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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5 minute guide02

Chapter 2:

5 minute guide

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

on page 66 to assign the optical input to

DVD

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

Optical cable

VIDEO IN

DIGITAL OUT

STANDBY/ON

DVD player

¡¢41

Coaxial

VIDEO OUT

cable

OPT

(TV/SAT)

ASSIGNABLE

DIGITAL IN

DVD PLAYER

COAX

(CD)

(DVD /LD)

(DVR/VCR)

ASSIGNABLE

DIGITAL IN

(TV/SAT)

OPT

COAX

(CD)

COAX

(DVD /LD)

/ TAPE

OUT

DVD / LD

FRONT

REC

CD-R

/ MD

FM UNBAL

Ω

LOOP

ANTENNA

OUT

CONTROL

DVR/ VCR

OUT

VIDEO

OUT

MONITOR

OUT

SUB

WOOFER

PREOUT

DVR/ VCR

TV/ SAT

DVD /LD

S-VIDEO

IN TV/ SAT

IN DVD /LD

FRONT

D V D

5.1CH INPUT

REC

IN CD-R

/ TAPE / MD

PLAY

AUDIO

D V D

5.1CH INPUT

AUX

Video cord

* The illustration shows the VSX-915, but connections for the VSX-815 are the same.

Video cord

CEN-

SUB

TER

WOOFER

SURROUND

DVD 5.1CH INPUT

A B

S P E A K

E R S

This receiver*

MONITOR

OUT

COMPONENT VIDEO

(

DVR/ VCR

MONITOR OUT

FRONT

RL R L

VIDEO

S-VIDEO

)

(

)

ASSIGNABLE

DVD/ LD

BPRYPBPR

(

)

TV / SAT

CENTER SURROUND

SURROUND BACK

OUT

MONITOR OUT

SUB WOOFER

PREOUT

FRONT

SURROUND

SURROUND BACK

LLL

RRR

PREOUT

CENTER

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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 ( those on the speakers. You can use speakers with a nominal impedance between 6–16 see

Switching the speaker impedance

less than 8

Ω

Front speakers

LR C LSRS

AUX

(DVR/VCR)

(TV/SAT)

ASSIGNABLE

DIGITAL IN

OPT

OUT

OPT

COAX

(CD)

OUT

COAX

(DVD

/LD)

FM UNBAL

Ω

LOOP

OUT

CONTROL

DVR/ VCR

VIDEO

TV/

OUT

SAT

DVD

MONITOR

/LD

OUT

FRONT

D V D

5.1CH

SUB

INPUT

REC

WOOFER

CD-R

PREOUT

/ TAPE

/ MD

PLAY

AUDIO

This receiver*

ANTENNA

on page 72 if you plan to use speakers with an impedance of

Center speaker

CEN-

SUB

TER

WOOFER

COMPONENT VIDEO

(

DVR/ VCR

SURROUND

DVD 5.1CH INPUT

OUT

S-VIDEO

DVR/ VCR

TV/ SAT

DVD /LD

MONITOR OUT

FRONT

RL R L

A B

S P E A K E R S

Surround speakers

MONITOR

OUT

BPR

)

S-VIDEO

(

)

ASSIGNABLE

DVD/ LD

YPBP

(

)

TV / SAT

CENTERSURROUND

SURROUND BACK

Powered

FRONT

SURROUND

SURROUND BACK

LLL

RRR

+/–

) terminals on the receiver match

Surround back speakers

SBL SBR

PREOUT

CENTER

Ω

(please

subwoofer

INPUT

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* The illustration shows the VSX-915, but connections for the VSX-815 are the same.

Caution

• 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.

Note

1• If you’re not using a subwoofer, change the front speaker setting (see

•

If you are using only one surround back speaker, connect it to the surround back left (L) terminal.

Speaker setting

on page 48) to large.

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Make sure that the speaker cable you’re using

is properly prepared with about

/8 in. (10 mm) of insulator stripped from each wire, with the exposed wire strands twisted together (

fig. A

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 (

fig. C

fig. A fig. B fig. C

/8 in. (10mm)

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

Hints on speaker placement

page 24 for more on this.

Front speaker (R)

Subwoofer (SW)

Surround back speaker (SBL)

Surround speaker (RS)

Surround back speaker (SBR)

Front

speaker

(L)

Listening position

Center speaker (C)

Surround speaker (LS)

5 Press QUICK SETUP on the front panel to specify your speaker setup, room size and listening position.

Use the

to confirm your selection. See

Setup

settings.

6 Play a DVD, and adjust the volume to your

MULTI JOG

dial to select and

Using the Quick

below if you’re unsure about the

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

the remote control to set the receiver to the DVD input.

There are several other sound options you can select. See

for more on this.

Listening to your system

ENTER

on page 34

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.

Note

1 See also 2• You may need to set your DVD player to output Dolby Digital, DTS and 88.2/96kHz PCM (2 channel) audio (see your DVD player’s manual for more on this). 3 Depending on your DVD player or source discs, you may only get digital 2 channel stereo and analog sound. In this case, the listening mode must be set to tichannel surround sound.

Making receiver settings from the System Setup menu

STANDARD

(see

Listening in surround sound

on page 43 for more setup options.

on page 34 if you need to do this) if you want mul-

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Using the Quick Setup

You can use the Quick Setup to get your system up and running with just a few button presses. The receiver automatically makes the necessary settings after you have selected your speaker setup, room size and listening position. Use the front panel controls for the steps below.

• If you want a more complete setup option, refer to

Automatically setting up for

surround sound (MCACC)

you choose to do so, you can skip the Quick Setup.

1 If the receiver is off, press



STANDBY/ON

2 Press

SW DET

receiver checks your setup for a subwoofer.

SW YES

check, then the display prompts you to select your speaker setup.

3 Use the speaker setup.

When a subwoofer was detected in step 2, you can cycle between the following choices:

flashes in the display while the

to turn the power on.

QUICK SETUP

SW NO

confirms the subwoofer

MULTI JOG

2.1ch 3.1ch

7.1ch

6.1ch 5.1ch

If a subwoofer wasn’t detected in step 2, you can cycle between the following choices:

2.0ch 3.0ch

7.0ch

6.0ch 5.0ch

on page 12. If

dial to choose your

4.1ch

4.0ch

• Check the table below to find the speaker setup that corresponds with your system.

4 Press

5 Use the room size.

Depending on the distance of your speakers from the listening position, choose between small, medium, or large ( average-sized room.

6 Press ENTER.

7 Use the listening position.

You can cycle between the following choices:

•

8 Press

The display shows the speaker setup, room size and listening position that you have selected.

ENTER

MULTI JOG

FWD

– If you are nearer to the front

speakers than the surround speakers

MID

– If you are equal distance from the

front and surround speakers

BACK

– If you are nearer to the surround

speakers than the front speakers

ENTER

dial to choose your

S, M

or L), M being an

dial to choose your

to confirm your setup.

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Chapter 3:

Quick surround sound setup

1 Connect the microphone to the MCACC

Automatically setting up for surround sound (MCACC)

The Auto Multi-Channel Acoustic Calibration (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.

Important

• The Auto MCACC Setup will overwrite any existing speaker settings you’ve made.

• Make sure the headphones are unplugged.

Caution

• The test tones used in the Auto MCACC Setup are output at high volume.

INPUT

RECEIVER

SELECT

DVD/LD TV/SAT DVR/VCR TV CONT

CD-R/TAPE

MULTI CONTROL

TUNER RECEIVER

SOURCE

D.ACCESS

TOP MENU

DTV MENU

T.EDIT

GUIDE

ST ST

SYSTEM

SETUP

TV VOL

FL DIMMER SR

TUNE

ENTER

TUNE

TV CONTROL

INPUT

SELECT

TV CH

ENTER

CLASS MENU

BAND

RETURN

VOL

DISC

SETUP MIC

Make sure there are no obstacles between the speakers and the microphone.

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.

2 If the receiver is off, press turn the power on.

4 Press then press the

• Press

5 Select ‘A. MCACC’ from the System Setup menu then press

6 Make sure ‘SB NORM.’ is selected then press ENTER.

Try to be as quiet as possible after pressing

ENTER

tones to establish the ambient noise level.

jack on the front panel.

AUX

TUNER

MCACC SETUP MIC

DIGITAL IN

MASTER VOLUME

UPDOWN



RECEIVER

If you have a subwoofer, turn it on.

RECEIVER

SYSTEM SETUP

exit the System Setup menu.

on the remote control,

SYSTEM SETUP

button.

again at any time to

ENTER

. The system outputs a series of test

Note

1 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

2 The receiver will automatically exit the current menu after three minutes of inactivity. If you cancel the Auto MCACC Setup at any time, the receiver automatically exits and no settings will be made. 3 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 43 and make sure to connect your speakers as necessary before continuing.

and make sure to connect your speakers as necessary before continuing.

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Quick surround sound setup

If the noise level is too high, the display for five seconds. To exit and check the noise levels again, press (see the notes about ambient noise below) or press

ENTER

when you’re prompted to

• Do not adjust the volume during the test tones. This may result in incorrect speaker settings.

The system now checks the microphone and your speaker setup.

If you see an may be a problem with your mic or the speaker connections. Turn off the power, and check the problem indicated by the below), then try the auto surround setup again.

•

ERR MIC

tion.

•

ERR Fch

tions.

•

ERR Sch

connections.

•

ERR SBch

speaker connections.

•

ERR SW

been switched on and volume on the subwoofer is turned up.

7 When you see CHECK OK in the display, confirm your speaker configuration.

Use speaker in turn. actual speakers connected. If the speaker configuration displayed isn’t correct, use



(cursor left/right) to change the setting.

When you’re finished, go to the next step.

8 Select CHECK OK in the display then press

ENTER

The Auto MCACC finishes by checking the subwoofer level.

ERR

message in the display, there

– Check the microphone connec-

– Check the front speaker connec-

– Check the surround speaker

– Check the surround back

– Make sure the subwoofer has

/

(cursor up/down) to check each

YES

NOISY!

blinks in

SYSTEM SETUP

RETRY?

ERR

message (see

or NO should reflect the

/

• If the subwoofer output level is too high/

SW.VOL.DWN/SW.VOL.UP

low, the display for five seconds. To exit and check your subwoofer output level, press

SYSTEM SETUP

when you’re prompted to

9 The Auto MCACC Setup has finished!

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 43). Optionally, when you see

/

(cursor left/right) to select one of the following options then to check the settings:

•

CHK SP

– Check the size and number of speakers you’ve connected (see page 48 for more on this)

•

CHK DIST.

speakers from the listening position (see page 50 for more on this)

•

CHK LEVEL

your speaker system (see page 49 for more on this)

•

CHK EQ

to check the adjustments to the frequency balance of your speaker system based on the acoustic characteristics of your room (see page 46 for more on this)

10 When you’re finished, select back to the System Setup menu.

• Remember to disconnect the microphone after completing the Auto MCACC Setup.

or simply press

SKIP?

/

(cursor up/down)

– Check the distance of your

– Check the overall balance of

– Select either

ALL CH

blinks in

ENTER

RETRY?

you can press

F ALIGN

‘SKIP?’

to go

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Note

1• 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

• 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.

Speaker setting

on page 48.

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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.

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Connecting up

Chapter 4:

Connecting up

Making cable connections

Make sure not to bend the cables over the top of this unit (as shown in the illustration). If this happens, the magnetic field produced by the transformers in this unit may cause a humming noise from the speakers.

Important

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

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.

Digital audio cables

Commercially available coaxial digital audio cables or optical cables should be used to connect digital components to this receiver.

Coaxial digital audio cable Optical 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.

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.

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Analog audio cables

tandard RCA video cable

Right (red)

Left (white)

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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 (

) signal and the color (

PB and

PR) signals and then output. In this way,

interference between the signals is avoided.

Component video cables

Green (Y)

Blue (P

)

Red (P

About the video converter

VSX-915 model only

The video converter allows you to connect video sources using composite connections and the signal will be output through both the

composite and S-video If more than one video component is connected to the same input function, the converter gives priority to the S-video connection.

MONITOR OUT

jacks1.

The following chart shows when the video signal will be converted fro

m the vari

ous video

inputs (left column) for output to the

MONITOR OUT

Video terminal

VIDEO IN (Composite)

S-VIDEO IN

COMPONENT VIDEO IN



• The

jacks (top row):

MONITOR OUT

VIDEO

(Composite)

S-VIDEO







COMPONENT

VIDEO

mark above indicates that the



component video input must be assigned before it will be output (see

component video inputs

Assigning the

on page 66 for

more on this.

Remote control

INPUT

RECEIVER

SELECT

DVD/LD TV/SAT DVR/VCR TV CONT

MULTI CONTROL

CD-R/TAPE

D.ACCESS

TOP MENU

5 6

)

DTV MENU

T.EDIT

SYSTEM

SETUP

GUIDE

TV VOL

DTV ON/OFF

TUNER

DISPLAY

MPX

AUDIO

STANDARD ADV.SURR

MIDNIGHT/ LOUDNESS

SHIFT

ST ST

TV CONTROL

INPUT

SELECT

CH RETURN

SUBTITLE

RECEIVER CONTROL

DIALOG E INPUT ATT

EFFECT /CH SEL

RECEIVER

1 RECEIVER

This switches between standby and on for this receiver.

2 INPUT SELECT

Use to select the input source.

TUNER RECEIVER

FL DIMMER SR

TUNE

ENTER

TUNE

TV CH

DTV INFOREC MUT E

REC STOP

HDD CH

STEREO

ACOUSTIC

LEVEL

SOURCE

ENTER

CLASS MENU

BAND

RETURN

VOL

DVD CH

SLEEP

DISC

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Controls and displays

3 MULTI CONTROL buttons

Press to select control of other components (see

Controlling the rest of your system

page 55).

4 Number buttons and other receiver/ component controls

Use the number buttons to directly select a radio frequency (page 51) or the tracks on a CD, DVD, etc.

DISC (ENTER)

for TV or DTV, and can also be used to select a disc in a multi-CD player.

The following are accessed by pressing the

RECEIVER

FL DIMMER

Dims or brightens the display.

SR+

Switches the SR+ mode on/off (page 65).

5 Tuner/component control buttons/

SYSTEM SETUP

The following button controls (except

SETUP

selected the corresponding button (

D. ACCESS

After pressing, you can access a radio station directly using the number buttons (page 51).

TOP MENU

Displays the disc ‘top’ menu of a DVD.

DTV MENU

Displays menus on a digital TV.

T. EDIT

Press to memorize and name a station for recall (page 52).

GUIDE

Displays the guides on a digital TV.

SYSTEM SETUP

(Press

can be used to enter commands

button first:

) can be accessed after you have

MULTI CONTROL

TUNER, DVD/LD, TV/SAT

RECEIVER

first to access)

SYSTEM

, etc.)

Use to access the System Setup menu (see page 43).

CLASS

Switches between the three banks (classes) of radio station presets (page 52).

Displays the disc menu of DVD-Video discs. It also displays TV and DTV menus.

BAND

Switches between the tuner AM and FM bands (page 51).

RETURN

Press to confirm and exit the current menu (also use to return to the previous menu with DVDs or to select closed captioning with DTV).



Use the arrow buttons when setting up your surround sound system (see page 43). Also used to control DVD menus/options and for deck 1 of a double cassette deck player. Use the

TUNE +/–

and use (page 52).

7 TV CONTROL buttons

These buttons are dedicated to control the TV assigned to the only have one TV to hook up to this system assign it to the button. If you have two TVs, assign the main TV to the on this).

TV

Use to turn on/off the power of the TV.

TV VOL +/–

Use to adjust the volume on your TV.

INPUT SELECT

Use to select the TV input signal.

TV CH +/–

Use to select channels.

(TUNE/ST +/–) /ENTER

buttons to find radio frequencies

ST +/–

to find preset stations

TV CONT

TV CONT MULTI CONTROL

button (see page 55 for more

button. Thus if you

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8 Component control buttons

The main buttons (, , etc.) are used to control a component after you have selected it using the

The controls above these buttons can be accessed after you have selected the corresponding example connected to a DTV)).

The following DVR controls can be accessed by pressing

MULTI CONTROL

DVD/LD, DVR/VCR

DTV ON/OFF

Switches a digital TV on/off.

DTV INFO

Use to bring up information screens on a digital TV.

TUNER DISPLAY

Switches between named station presets and radio frequencies (page 53).

MPX

Switches between stereo and mono reception of FM broadcasts. If the signal is weak then switching to mono will improve the sound quality (page 51).

AUDIO

Changes the audio language or channel on DVD discs.

CH RETURN

Returns to the last channel selected with DTV, SAT and some TVs.

SUBTITLE

Displays/changes the subtitles included in multilingual DVD-Video discs.

CH +/–

Use to select channels when using a TV, VCR, DVR, etc.

SHIFT



REC

Starts recording.

REC STOP

Stops recording.

buttons.

button (for

TV/SAT

(when

HDD/DVD

These buttons switch between the hard disk and DVD controls for DVD/HDD recorders.

9 RECEIVER CONTROL buttons

STANDARD

Press for Standard decoding and to switch between the various Pro Logic IIx and Neo:6 options (page 34).

ADV. SURR

Use to switch between the various surround modes

STEREO

playback

SLEEP

Use to put the receiver in sleep mode and select the amount of time before the receiver turns off (page 42).

MIDNIGHT/LOUDNESS

Use Midnight when listening to movie soundtracks at low volume. Use Loudness to boost the bass and treble at low volume (page 41).

DIALOG E

Use to make dialog stand out when watching TV or a movie (page 41).

ACOUSTIC EQ

Press to select an Acoustic Calibration EQ setting (page 37).

INPUT ATT

Attenuates (lowers) the level of an analog input signal to prevent distortion.

(page 35).

on page 34).

Auto

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Controls and displays

EFFECT/CH SEL

Press repeatedly to select a channel, then use

LEVEL +/–

to adjust the level (see

Tip

on page 50). Also adjusts the level of the Advanced Surround effects (page 35) as well as Dolby Pro Logic IIx Music (page 36) and Neo:6 Music parameters (page 36). You can then use the

LEVEL +/–

buttons to

make these adjustments.

LEVEL +/–

Use to adjust the effect and channel levels, as well as to change Dolby Pro Logic IIx and Neo:6 Music parameter settings.

10 SHIFT

Press to access the DVR controls (above the component control buttons) as well as some

RECEIVER

controls.

11SOURCE

Press to turn on/off other components connected to the receiver (see page 55 for more on this).

12 Character display (LCD)

This display shows information when transmitting control signals.

The following commands are shown when you’re setting the remote to control other components (see

system

on page 55):

Controlling the rest of your

SETUP

Indicates the setup mode, from which you choose the options below.

PRESET

See

Selecting preset codes directly

page 55.

LEARN

See

Programming signals from other

remote controls

on page 56.

DIRECT F

See

Direct function

on page 57.

ERASE

See

Erasing one of the remote control

button settings

on page 57.

RESET

See

Erasing all of the remote control presets

on page 57.

READ ID

See

Confirming preset codes

on page 58.

13 RECEIVER

Switches the remote to control the receiver (used to select the green commands above the number buttons (

FL DIMMER

, etc). Also use this button to set up surround sound (page 11, page 43).

14 VOL +/–

Use to set the listening volume.

15 MUTE

Mutes the sound or restores the sound if it has been muted (adjusting the volume also restores the sound).

Operating range of remote control unit

The remote control may not work properly if:

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

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

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

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

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D D V A N

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C T O T

S T

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CH CH

Chapter 6:

Listening to your system

Important

• Certain features explained in this section will not be possible depending on the source (for example, PCM 88.2 / 96kHz, DTS 96kHz (24 bit) or WMA 9 Pro sources).

Auto playback

There are many ways to listen back to sources using this receiver, but for the simplest, most direct listening option is the Auto Surround feature. With this, the receiver automatically detects what kind of source you’re playing and selects multichannel or stereo playback as

necessary.

• While listening to a source, press STEREO for auto playback of a source.

Press repeatedly until briefly in the display (it will then show the decoding or playback format). Check the digital format indicators in the display to see how the source is being processed.

RECEIVER CONTROL

STANDARD ADV.SURR

MIDNIGHT/ LOUDNESS

SHIFT

SLEEP

STEREO

ACOUSTIC

DIALOG E INPUT ATT

EFFECT /CH SEL

LEVEL

AUTO SURR.

shows

Listening in surround sound

Using this receiver, you can listen to any source in surround sound. However, the options available will depend on your speaker setup and the type of source you’re listening to.

If you connected surround back speakers, see also

Using the surround back channel

(Extended mode)

on page 39.

The following modes provide basic surround sound for stereo and multichannel sources.

RECEIVER CONTROL

STANDARD ADV.SURR

MIDNIGHT/ LOUDNESS

DIALOG E INPUT ATT

EFFECT

SHIFT

/CH SEL

• While listening to a source, press STANDARD.

If necessary, press repeatedly to select a listening mode.

• If the source is Dolby Digital, DTS, or Dolby Surround encoded, the proper decoding format will automatically be selected and

shows in the display.

With two channel sources

•

Pro Logic IIx MOVIE

channel sound, especially suited to movie sources

SLEEP

STEREO

ACOUSTIC

LEVEL

, you can select from:

– Up to 7.1

Note

1• Stereo surround (matrix) formats are decoded accordingly using

in surround sound

• The Auto Surround feature is canceled if you connect headphones or select the multichannel analog inputs. 2 If the Extended mode (page 39) is switched to if the

Surround back speaker setting

channel sound). 3 If the Extended mode (page 39) is switched to becomes

above for more on these decoding formats).

on page 43 is set to anything but

2 Pro Logic II

(5.1 channel sound).

OFF

, or the surround back speakers are set to NO (this happens automatically

OFF

, or the surround back speakers are set to NO (page 42), 2

Neo:6 CINEMA

SB NORM.

), 2

or 2

Pro Logic IIx MOVIE

Pro Logic IIx

becomes 2

(see

Listening

Pro Logic II

Pro Logic IIx

(5.1

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Listening to your system

CH CH

•2 Pro Logic IIx MUSIC

– Up to 7.1 channel sound, especially suited to music sources

•

Pro Logic IIx GAME

– Up to 7.1 channel sound, especially suited for video games

•

PRO LOGIC

– 4.1 channel surround sound (sound from the surround speakers is mono)

•

Neo:6 CINEMA

– 6.1 channel sound,

especially suited to movie sources

•

Neo:6 MUSIC

– 6.1 channel sound,

especially suited to music sources

With multichannel sources, if you have connected surround back speaker(s) and have

selected

Extended ON1, you can select

(according to format):

•

2 Pro Logic IIx MOVIE

– See above (only available when you’re using two surround back speakers)

•

2 Pro Logic IIx MUSIC

•

Dolby Digital EX

– See above

– Creates surround back channel sound for 5.1 channel sources and provides pure decoding for 6.1 channel sources (like Dolby Digital Surround EX)

•

DTS-ES

– Allows you to hear 6.1 channel

playback with DTS encoded sources

Using the Advanced surround effects

The Advanced surround effects can be used for a variety of additional surround sound effects. Most Advanced Surround modes are designed to be used with film soundtracks, but some modes are also suited for music sources. Try different settings with various soundtracks to

see which you like.

• Press ADV. SURR (ADVANCED SURROUND) repeatedly to select a listening mode.

•

ADV. MOVIE

ronment of a movie theater, and is suitable for watching movies.

•

ADV. MUSIC

environment of a large concert hall and is suitable for music or musical sources.

•

TV SURR.

sound for both mono and stereo TV sources. It is useful for older movies recorded with mono soundtracks.

•

SPORTS

programs with a lot of action, adding to the excitement by bringing background action to the forefront.

•

ADV. GAME

games. It works especially well with sound moving from left to right in game software.

•

EXPANDED

designed to give sound depth to stereo sources, and lets you hear two-channel (stereo) signals as simulated multichannel

RECEIVER CONTROL

STANDARD ADV.SURR

MIDNIGHT/ LOUDNESS

SHIFT

SLEEP

STEREO

ACOUSTIC

DIALOG E INPUT ATT

EFFECT /CH SEL

LEVEL

– Simulates the relaxed envi-

– Simulates the acoustic

– This mode produces surround

– This is designed for sports

– Useful when playing video

– This mode is especially

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Note

1 During playback of a Dolby Digital multichannel source with the Extended mode switched ON, you will only be able to select

Dolby Digital EX, 2 Pro Logic IIx MOVIE

on page 39 for more on this. 2• If you press ically be selected.

•

Depending on the source and the sound mode you have selected, you may not get sound from the surround back speakers

in your setup. For more on this, refer to

ADVANCED SURROUND

or 2 Pro Logic IIx MUSIC

when the headphones are connected, the

Using the surround back channel (Extended mode)

. See

Using the surround back channel (Extended mode)

PHONES SURROUND

mode will automat-

on page 39.

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surround sound. Use with Dolby Pro Logic for a stereo surround effect. You can also use with Dolby Digital sources for a wider stereo field than the Standard modes.

•

7-STEREO – This can be selected to give

multichannel sound to a stereo source, using all of the speakers in your setup.

•

VIR. SURR – Creates a virtual surround

effect using just the subwoofer and front speakers.

•

PHONES SURROUND

– When listening through headphones, you can still get the effect of overall surround.

Tip

• When an Advanced Surround listening mode is selected, the effect level can be adjusted in the range of pressing

EFFECT/CH SEL

to 90 by

(until

EFFECT

shows in the display). The effect level can be set for each Advanced Surround mode by pressing

+/–

Dolby Pro Logic IIx Music settings

When listening to 2-channel sources in Dolby Pro Logic IIx Music mode, there are three further parameters you can adjust: Center

Width, Dimension, and Panorama.

RECEIVER CONTROL

STANDARD ADV.SURR

STEREO

MIDNIGHT/

ACOUSTIC

LOUDNESS

DIALOG E INPUT ATT

EFFECT

SHIFT

/CH SEL

LEVEL

SLEEP

1 With ‘2 active, press select ‘

•

C WIDTH

Pro Logic IIx MUSIC’

EFFECT/CH SEL

C WIDTH’

, ‘

DIMEN.’

repeatedly to

or ‘

– Center Width provides a better

mode

PNRM’

blend of the front speakers by spreading the center channel between the front right and left speakers, making it sound wider (higher settings) or narrower (lower settings). (This is applicable only when using a center speaker.)

•

DIMEN.

– Dimension adjusts the depth of the surround sound balance from front to back, making the sound more distant (minus settings), or more forward (positive settings).

•

PNRM.

– Panorama extends the front stereo image to include the surround speakers for a ‘wraparound’ effect.

2 Use the +/– buttons to adjust the setting.

Center Width is adjustable between 0 and (default : 3); Dimension between –3 and (default : 0); Panorama is On or

Off

3 Press

EFFECT/CH SEL

Off

again to adjust

(default :

other settings.

Neo:6 Music settings

• Default setting:

When listening to 2-channel sources in Neo:6 Music mode, you can adjust the center image to create a wider stereo effect with vocals. Note that this is only available when using a center speaker.

RECEIVER CONTROL

STANDARD ADV.SURR

MIDNIGHT/ LOUDNESS

DIALOG E INPUT ATT

EFFECT

SHIFT

/CH SEL

STEREO

ACOUSTIC

SLEEP

LEVEL

Note

1 If the Extended mode is switched off, 2 will still be effective.

Pro Logic IIx

becomes 2

Pro Logic II

(5.1 channel sound), however these settings

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1 With Neo:6 MUSIC mode active, press EFFECT/CH SEL repeatedly to select C. IMAGE.

2 Use the +/– buttons to adjust the setting.

Adjust the effect from 0 (all center channel sent to front right and left speakers) to

(center channel sent to the center speaker only).

Listening in stereo

When you select hear the source through just the front left and right speakers (and possibly your subwoofer depending on your speaker settings). Dolby Digital and DTS multichannel sources are downmixed to stereo.

• While listening to a source, press for stereo playback.

Press repeatedly to switch between:

STEREO

• surround settings (such as channel level) and you can still use digital processing (such as the Midnight, Loudness, and Tone control functions).

•

DIRECT

settings so that the audio remains as close to the source audio signal as possible.

•

AUTO SURR. – See

page 34 for more on this.

STEREO

STANDARD ADV.SURR

MIDNIGHT/ LOUDNESS

SHIFT

RECEIVER CONTROL

STEREO

ACOUSTIC

DIALOG E INPUT ATT

EFFECT /CH SEL

LEVEL

DIRECT

SLEEP

, you will

STEREO

– The audio is heard with your

– Bypass all effects and surround

Auto playback

Listening with Acoustic Calibration EQ

• Default setting: Auto MCACC Setup or EQ Auto Setting)

You can listen to sources using the Acoustic Calibration Equalization set in

setting up for surround sound (MCACC)

page 12 or

Acoustic Calibration EQ

Refer to these pages for more on Acoustic Calibration Equalization.

FL DIMMER

BAND

• While listening to a source, press ACOUSTIC EQ.

Press repeatedly to select between:

•

ALL CH

any one channel.

•

F. ALIGN

accordance with the front speaker settings.

•

CUSTOM 1/2 EQ OFF

• EQ off.

The MCACC indicator on the front panel lights when Acoustic Calibration EQ is active.

OFF / ALL CH

(after the

Automatically

on page 46.

INPUT

ATT

TUNING

/STATION

RECEIVER CONTROL

STANDARD ADV.SURR

MIDNIGHT/ LOUDNESS

SHIFT

SPEAKERS

TUNER

EDIT

SLEEP

STEREO

ACOUSTIC

DIALOG E INPUT ATT

EFFECT /CH SEL

LEVEL

EXTENDED

ACOUSTIC

MODE

QUICK

TONE

SETUP

MULTI JOG

SYSTEM

SETUP

RETURN

– No special weighting is given to

– All speakers are heard in

– Custom settings

– Switches Acoustic Calibration

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Deutsch

Français

Italiano

Nederlands

Español

Note

1 If you switch on Midnight listening, Loudness, Dialog Enhancement, or the Tone controls when er automatically switches to 2• You can’t use Acoustic Calibration EQ when

• If you switch on Acoustic Calibration EQ when

STEREO

DVD 5.1ch

is on, and it has no effect when headphones are connected.

DIRECT

is selected, the receiver automatically switches to

DIRECT

is selected, the receiv-

STEREO

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Choosing the input signal

You need to hook up a component to both analog and digital inputs on the rear of the

receiver to select between input signals.

ADVANCED

ST/DIRECT

STANDARD

SURR

LISTENING MODE

/AUTO SURR

SIGNAL SELECT

1 Press

SIGNAL SELECT

on the front panel to select the input signal corresponding to the source component.

Press repeatedly to select between:

AUTO

•

When set to

– This automatically switches to

DIGITAL

otherwise it remains on

ANALOG DIGITAL

if a digital source is detected,

ANALOG

– Selects the analog inputs.

– Selects the digital input.

DIGITAL

AUTO, 2 DIGITAL

lights when a Dolby Digital signal is input, and

DTS

lights when a DTS signal is input.

Note

1• This receiver can only play back Dolby Digital, PCM (32kHz–96 kHz), WMA9 Pro and DTS digital signal formats. With other digital signal formats, set to

• You may get digital noise when a LD or CD player compatible with DTS is playing an analog signal. To prevent noise, make

the proper digital connections (page 15) and set the signal input to

• Some DVD players don’t output DTS signals. For more details, refer to the instruction manual supplied with your DVD player.

ANALOG

DIGITAL

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Using the surround back channel (Extended mode)

• Default setting:

You can have the receiver automatically use 6.1 or 7.1 decoding for 6.1 encoded sources (for example, Dolby Digital EX or DTS-ES), or you can choose to always use 6.1 or 7.1 decoding (for example, with 5.1 encoded material). With

5.1 encoded sources, a surround back channel will be generated, but the material may sound better in the 5.1 format for which it was originally encoded (in which case, you can

simply switch the Extended mode off).

Type of source

Dolby Digital EX/ DTS-ES/WMA9 Pro encoded multichannel source with

6.1/7.1ch surround

Dolby Digital/DTS/ WMA9 Pro encoded multichannel source

Dolby Digital/WMA9 Pro/DTS encoded stereo source; other digital stereo source

Analog 2-channel (stereo) source

* Excluding WMA9 Pro format

EXT. ON

Extended

mode

AUTO

• Press select a surround back channel option.

Press repeatedly to select between:

•

Standard

Multichannel

sources

2 Pro Logic







INPUT

EXTENDED

TUNER

ACOUSTIC

MODE

QUICK

SYSTEM

EDIT

TONE

SETUP

MULTI JOG

SETUP

RETURN

(front panel) to

FL DIMMER

ATT

TUNING

/STATION

BAND

EXTENDED MODE

EXT. ON

– 6.1 or 7.1 decoding is always

SPEAKERS

used (for example, a surround back channel will be generated for 5.1 encoded material)

EXT. AUTO

– Automatically switches to 6.1 or 7.1 decoding for 6.1 encoded sources (for example, Dolby Digital EX or DTS-ES)

EXT. OFF

II x

– Maximum 5.1 playback

Stereo sources

2 Pro Logic

Neo:6

Advanced

surround



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Deutsch

Français

Italiano

Nederlands

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Note

1• You must have surround back speakers connected (and set to

Surround back speaker setting

• You can’t use the surround back channel with headphones, or the

• You can’t hear the surround back channel with DTS 96kHz/24 bit sources or PCM 96/88.2kHz sources.

on page 43 must be set to

SB NORM.

LARGE

SMALL

in the

to hear the surround back channel.

STEREO

DIRECT

Speaker setting

AUTO SURR.

on page 48) and the

modes.

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The table indicates when you will hear the

Using the Virtual Surround Back mode (VirtualSB)

Selecting this mode allows you to hear a virtual back channel through your surround speakers. For example, you can choose to listen to sources with no surround back channel information (for example, 5.1 encoded material) with emulated 6.1 encoding (

). Sometimes the material may sound better in the 5.1 format for which it was originally encoded. In this case you can have the receiver only apply this effect to 6.1 encoded sources like Dolby Digital EX or DTSES (

VSB AUTO

VSB OFF

(

Type of source

Dolby Digital EX/ DTS-ES encoded multichannel source with 6.1ch surround

Dolby Digital/DTS encoded multichannel source

Dolby Digital/DTS encoded stereo source; other digital stereo source

Analog 2-channel (stereo) source

), or you can simply switch it off

VSB

mode

AUTO

VSB

Multichannel

sources



virtual surround back channel.

• Press repeatedly to select a virtual surround back channel option.

Press repeatedly to select between:

•

Standard

2 Pro Logic

 

EXTENDED MODE

VSB ON

– Virtual Surround Back is always

(front panel)

used (for example, on 5.1 encoded material)

VSB AUTO

– Virtual Surround Back is automatically applied to 6.1 encoded sources (for example, Dolby Digital EX or DTS-ES)

VSB OFF

– Virtual Surround Back mode is

switched off

Stereo sources

2 Pro Logic

Neo:6

Advanced

surround





Note

1• You can’t use the Virtual Surround Back mode with headphones or the

• You can only use the Virtual Surround Back mode if the surround speakers are on and the

the

Speaker setting

• The Virtual Surround Back mode cannot be applied to sources that do not have surround channel information.

• You can’t adjust the surround back channel level when you’re listening to the virtual surround back channel.

on page 48.

STEREO

DIRECT

mode.

Surr Back

setting is set to NO in

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Using Loudness and Midnight listening

The Loudness listening feature can be used to get good bass and treble from music sources at low volume levels.

The Midnight listening feature allows you to hear effective surround sound of movies at low volume levels. The effect automatically adjusts according to the volume at which you’re listening.

RECEIVER CONTROL

STANDARD ADV.SURR

MIDNIGHT/ LOUDNESS

SHIFT

STEREO

ACOUSTIC

DIALOG E INPUT ATT

EFFECT /CH SEL

LEVEL

SLEEP

Using the tone controls

Depending on what you are listening to, you may want to adjust the bass or treble using the

front panel tone control.

CD-R/TAPE/MD

VIDEO

VIDEO INPUT

LAUDIO

TUNER

S-VIDEO

DIGITAL IN

AUX

SETUP MIC

AUDIO/VIDEO MULTI-CHANNEL RECEIVER

ENTER

MCACC

MULTI JOG

MASTER VOLUME

UPDOWN

English

Deutsch

Français

1 Press MIDNIGHT/LOUDNESS to switch between MIDNIGHT, LOUDNESS, and OFF.

Enhancing dialog

• Default setting:

The Dialog Enhancement feature localizes dialog in the center channel to make it stand out from other background sounds in a TV or movie soundtrack.

• Press

DIALOG E

enhancement on or off.

Note

1• You can’t use

• If you switch on Loudness or Midnight listening when 2 You can only use the tone controls when are used.

OFF

RECEIVER CONTROL

STANDARD ADV.SURR

MIDNIGHT/ LOUDNESS

SHIFT

STEREO

ACOUSTIC

DIALOG E INPUT ATT

EFFECT /CH SEL

LEVEL

SLEEP

to switch dialog

MIDNIGHT/LOUDNESS

when

DVD 5.1ch

STEREO/DIRECT

INPUT

EXTENDED

TUNER

ACOUSTIC

MODE

QUICK

TONE

MULTI JOG

SETUP

SYSTEM

SETUP

EDIT

FL DIMMER

BAND

ATT

TUNING

/STATION

SPEAKERS

1 Press TONE to select the frequency you want to adjust.

Press to switch between

2 Use the

MULTI JOG

BASS

and

dial to change the

amount of bass or treble as necessary.

The bass and treble can be adjusted from –6 to

(dB).

• Wait about five seconds for your changes to be input automatically.

has been selected.

DIRECT

is selected, the receiver automatically switches to

is selected.

DIRECT

will switch to

STEREO

when the tone controls

RETURN

TREBLE

STEREO

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Playing other sources

INPUT

RECEIVER

DVD/LD TV/SAT DVR/VCR TV CONT

SELECT

MULTI CONTROL

CD-R/TAPE

SOURCE

TUNER RECEIVER

1 Make sure you have set the playback source to the proper output setting.

For example, you might need to set your DVD player to output multichannel analog audio.

2 Press DVD/LD.

3 Press

SIGNAL SELECT

to select the

multichannel analog inputs.

DVD 5.1ch ANALOG SIGNAL SELECT

will show in the display and the

indicator will light.

1 Turn on the power of the playback component.

2 Turn on the power of the receiver.

3 Select the source you want to playback.

Use the

SELECT

MULTI CONTROL

buttons (or

INPUT

4 Start playback of the component you selected in step 1.

Selecting the multichannel analog inputs

If you have connected a decoder or a DVD

Using the sleep timer

The sleep timer switches the receiver into standby after a specified amount of time so you can fall asleep without worrying about the receiver being left on all night. Use the remote control to set the sleep timer.

RECEIVER CONTROL

SLEEP

STEREO

ACOUSTIC

DIALOG E INPUT ATT

EFFECT /CH SEL

LEVEL

• Press

time.

STANDARD ADV.SURR

MIDNIGHT/ LOUDNESS

SHIFT

SLEEP

repeatedly to set the sleep

30 min 60 min

player with multichannel analog outputs to this receiver (page 18), you can select them for

surround sound playback.

Off

90 min

• You can check the remaining sleep time at

ADVANCED

ST/DIRECT

STANDARD

SURR

LISTENING MODE

/AUTO SURR

SIGNAL SELECT

any time by pressing

SLEEP

once. Pressing

repeatedly will cycle through the sleep options again.

Note

1 If your source is the TV’s built-in tuner, 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 input is selected). Turn down the volume of your TV so that all the sound is coming from the speakers connected to this receiver. 2• When playback from the multichannel inputs is selected, you can’t use

VSB

and

MIDNIGHT/LOUDNESS

• When playback from the multichannel inputs is selected, only the volume and channel levels can be set.

• You can’t listen to your speaker B (Second Zone) system during playback from the multichannel inputs.

3 You can also switch off the sleep timer simply by switching off the receiver.

, as well as any of the listening modes (including

VIDEO 1

jacks on your TV, make sure that the

ACOUSTIC CAL EQ, DIALOG E, INPUT ATT, TONE

STEREO/DIRECT

and the Extended mode).

VIDEO 1

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The System Setup menu

Chapter 7:

The System Setup menu

Making receiver settings from the System Setup menu

The following section shows you how to make detailed settings to specify how you’re using the receiver (for example, if you want to set up two speaker systems in separate rooms), and also explains how to fine-tune individual speaker system settings to your liking.

INPUT

RECEIVER

SELECT

DVD/LD TV/SAT DVR/VCR TV CONT

CD-R/TAPE

1 If the receiver is off, press



RECEIVER

• If headphones are connected to the receiver, disconnect them.

2 Press then press the SYSTEM SETUP button.

• Press exit the System Setup menu.

3 Use

/

setting you want to adjust then press

Press

RETURN

menu.

•

SB. SYSTEM

your surround back speakers (see

Surround back speaker setting

MULTI CONTROL

TUNER RECEIVER

SOURCE

D.ACCESS

TOP MENU

DTV MENU

T.EDIT

GUIDE

ST ST

SYSTEM

SETUP

TV VOL

FL DIMMER SR

TUNE

ENTER

TUNE

TV CONTROL

INPUT

SELECT

to turn the power on.

RECEIVER

SYSTEM SETUP

on the remote control,

again at any time to

(cursor left/right) to select the

to confirm and exit the current

– Specify how you are using

below).

TV CH

DISC

ENTER

CLASS MENU

BAND

RETURN

VOL

ENTER

A. MCACC

• automatic surround setup (see

Automatically setting up for surround sound (MCACC)

M. MCACC

• settings and customize the Acoustic Calibration EQ (see

speaker setup

•

SP SETUP

distance and overall balance of the speakers you’ve connected (see

speaker setup

IN ASSIG.

• to the digital and component video inputs (see

•

OTHER

reflect how you are using the receiver (see

The Other setup menu

Surround back speaker setting

• Default setting:

There are several ways you can use the surround back speaker channels with this system. In addition to a normal home theater setup where they are used for the surround back speakers, they can be used for bi-amping the front speakers or as a separate speaker system in another room.

1 Select ‘ Setup menu.

See

Making receiver settings from the System

Setup menu

2 Select the surround back speaker setting.

•

SB NORM.

theater use with surround back speakers in your main (speaker system A) setup.

– This is a quick and effective

on page 12).

– Fine tune your speaker

Manual MCACC

below).

– Specify the size, number,

on page 48).

– Specify what you’ve connected

The Input Assign menu

– Make customized settings to

on page 67).

SB NORM.

SB. SYSTEM’

from the System

above.

– Select for normal home

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Deutsch

Français

Manual

Italiano

on page 66).

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•

SB 2ND Z

back) B speaker terminals to listen to stereo playback in another room (see

Second Zone speaker B setup

SB BIAMP

• amping your front speakers (see

your front speakers

3 When you’re finished, press

You will return to the System Setup menu.

– Select to use the (surround

on page 62).

– Select this setting if you’re bi-

Bi-amping

on page 63).

RETURN

Manual MCACC speaker setup

You can use the settings in the Manual MCACC setup menu to make detailed adjustments when you’re more familiar with the system. Before making these settings, you should have already completed

surround sound (MCACC)

You only need to make these settings once (unless you change the placement of your current speaker system or add new speakers).

Important

• For some of the settings below, you’ll have to connect the setup microphone to the front panel and place it about ear level at your normal listening position. See

Automatically setting up for surround sound (MCACC)

unsure how to do this. Also see

problems when using the Auto MCACC Setup

on page 14 for notes regarding high background noise levels and other possible interference.

• If you’re using a subwoofer, switch it on and turn up the volume to the middle position.

1 Select ‘M MCACC’ from the System Setup menu.

See

Making receiver settings from the System

Setup menu

menu.

Automatically setting up for

on page 12.

on page 12 if you’re

Other

above if you’re not already at this

2 Select the setting you want to adjust.

If you’re doing this for the first time, you might want to make these settings in order.

•

CH LEVEL

overall balance of your speaker system (see

Fine Channel Level

•

CH DISTN.

for your speaker system (see

Distance

The last five settings are specifically for customizing the parameters explained in

Acoustic Calibration EQ

•

EQ A. SET

characteristics of your room and automatically adjust the frequency balance of your speaker system (see

Acoustic Calibration EQ automatically

page 46).

•

EQ COPY

settings for manual adjustment (see

Copying your Acoustic Calibration EQ settings

•

C1 ADJ/C2 ADJ

adjustments to your custom Acoustic Calibration EQ settings (see

Acoustic Calibration EQ manually

page 46).

•

EQ CHECK

and custom settings (see

Acoustic Calibration EQ settings

page 47).

– Make fine adjustments to the

below).

– Make precise delay settings

below).

on page 46:

– Measure the acoustic

– Copy Acoustic Calibration EQ

on page 46).

– Make detailed manual

– Check the

Fine Channel

Setting the

ALL CH, F. ALIGN

Checking your

Fine Channel Level

• Default setting:

You can achieve better surround sound by properly adjusting the overall balance of your speaker system. The following setting can help you make detailed adjustments that you may not achieve using the

setup

on page 12.

0dB

(all channels)

Quick surround sound

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The System Setup menu

1 Select ‘ MCACC setup menu.

You’ll hear test tones from each speaker in turn. Since the left speaker is the main reference speaker, the level is fixed and cannot be changed.

• The test tones used in the System Setup

2 Use channel in turn and adjust the levels

10dB

Use volume of the selected speaker to match the reference speaker. When it sounds like both tones are the same volume, press left) to continue to the next channel.

• For comparison purposes, the reference

• If you want to go back and adjust a

3 When you're finished, press RETURN.

You will return to the Manual MCACC setup menu.

CH LEVEL’

Caution

are output at high volume (the volume increases to

/

)

as necessary.

/

(cursor up/down) to adjust the

speaker will change depending on which speaker you select.

channel, simply use right) to select it.

from the Manual

-18dB

automatically).

(cursor left/right) to select each

(

+/–



(cursor

/

(cursor left/

Fine Channel Distance

• Default setting:

For proper sound depth and separation with your system, it is necessary to add a slight bit of delay to some speakers so that all sounds will arrive at the listening position at the same time. The following setting can help you make detailed adjustments that you may not achieve using the page 12.

1 Select ‘CH DISTN.’ from the Manual MCACC setup menu.

Quick surround sound setup

10.0 ft

(all channels)

/

2 Use distance of the left channel from the listening position then press

3 Use channel in turn and adjust the distance as necessary.

Use

/

of the selected speaker to match the reference speaker. The delay is measured in terms of speaker distance from

Listen to the reference speaker and use it to measure the target channel. From the listening position, face the two speakers with your arms outstretched pointing at each speaker. Try to make the two tones sound as if they are arriving simultaneously at a position slightly in front of you and between your arm span.

When it sounds like the delay settings are matched up, press and continue to the next channel.

• For comparison purposes, the reference speaker will change depending on which speaker you select.

• If you want to go back and adjust a channel, simply use right) to select it.

4 When you're finished, press RETURN.

You will return to the Manual MCACC setup menu.

(cursor up/down) to adjust the

ENTER

/

(cursor left/right) to select each

(cursor up/down) to adjust the delay

0.5

45.0

feet.



(cursor right) to confirm

/

(cursor left/

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Acoustic Calibration EQ

Acoustic Calibration Equalization is a kind of room equalizer for your speakers (excluding the subwoofer). It works by measuring the acoustic characteristics of your room and neutralizing the ambient characteristics that can color the original source material. This provides a ‘flat’ equalization setting. If you’re not satisfied with the automatic adjustment, you can also adjust these settings manually to get a frequency balance that suits your tastes.

Setting the Acoustic Calibration EQ automatically

If you have already completed

setting up for surround sound (MCACC)

page 12, should already be set. Therefore, if you want to adjust your settings manually, you can skip to

Setting the Acoustic Calibration EQ manually

below.

1 Select ‘ MCACC setup menu.

2 Wait for the Auto MCACC Setup to finish.

As the receiver outputs test tones, the frequency balance is adjusted automatically for the following settings:

A. CH ADJ

EQ A. SET

• 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 at the middle position.

• See

Other problems when using the Auto

MCACC Setup

regarding high background noise levels and other possible interference.

•

A. CH – All Channel Adjust

where all the speakers are set individually so no special weighting is given to any one channel.

and

’ from the Manual

on page 14 for notes

Automatically

F.ALG ADJ

is a ‘flat’ setting

(below)

•

F.ALG – Front Align Adjust

overall sound so that all speakers are set in accordance with the front speaker settings (no equalization is applied to the front left and right channels).

You will return to the Acoustic Cal EQ setup menu after the Acoustic Calibration Equalization is set.

balances the

Copying your Acoustic Calibration EQ settings

If you want to manually adjust the Acoustic Calibration EQ (see

Calibration EQ manually

recommend copying the settings from the from

Automatically setting up for surround

sound (MCACC)

custom ( EQ curve, this will give you a reference point from which to start.

1 Select ‘EQ COPY’ from the Manual MCACC setup menu.

2 Use or C2 then use the buttons to select the setting you want to copy.

3 Use ‘COPY? YES’ to copy and confirm.

You can also use select

or C2) settings. Instead of just a flat

/

• You can also copy from one custom setting to another. For more on the

F.ALG

settings, see

Calibration EQ automatically

/

COPY? NO

Setting the Acoustic

below), we

A. CH

or the

F.ALG

EQ A. SET

on page 12) to one of the

(cursor left/right) to select C1

/

(cursor left/right) to select

/

to cancel.

setup above (or

(cursor up/down)

A. CH

and

Setting the Acoustic

above.

(cursor up/down) to

Setting the Acoustic Calibration EQ manually

Before manually adjusting the Acoustic Calibration EQ, we recommend copying the

or the

F.ALG

above (or from

surround sound (MCACC)

the custom settings. Instead of just a flat EQ

settings from the auto setup

Automatically setting up for

on page 12) to one of

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curve, this will give you a reference point from which to start (see

Calibration EQ settings

this).

1 Select ‘ Manual MCACC setup menu.

/

2 Use select which method you want to use to adjust the overall frequency balance.

It is best to choose whichever one you copied to the custom setting in

Calibration EQ settings

•

A. CH ADJ

independently so no special weighting is given to any one channel. When adjusting, test tones will sound for each individual channel.

•

F.ALG ADJ

accordance with the front speaker settings. The sound of the test tone will alternate between the left front (reference) speaker and the target speaker.

3 Use channel you want and adjust to your liking.

Use the select the frequency and down) to boost or cut the EQ. When you’re finished, use the buttons to select the channel display (for example for the surround back right channel) then (cursor up/down) to proceed to the next channel.

/

/

R EQ

• The front speakers can’t be adjusted if you selected

OVER!!

• The if the frequency adjustment is too drastic and might distort. If this happens, bring the level down until the display.

Copying your Acoustic

above for how to do

C1 ADJ

’ or ‘

C2 ADJ

’ from the

(cursor left/right) and

Copying your Acoustic

above.

– All the speakers can be set

– Speakers are set in

(cursor up/down) to select the

(cursor left/right) buttons to

/

/

(cursor left/right)

for the right channel or

F.ALG ADJ

indicator shows in the display

OVER!!

disappears from

ENTER

(cursor up/

SBR EQ

/

Tip

• Changing the frequency curve of one channel too drastically will affect the overall balance. If the speaker balance seems uneven, you can raise or lower channel levels using test tones with the ‘trim’ band ( Use then use lower the channel level for the current speaker.

4 When you're finished, press

Press

RETURN once more to go back to the

Manual MCACC setup menu.

TRM

shows in the display).

/

(cursor left/right) to select

/

(cursor up/down) to raise or

RETURN

Checking your Acoustic Calibration EQ settings

After you have completed an automatic or manual Acoustic Calibration EQ adjustment, you can check the

CUSTOM1/2

1 Select ‘EQ CHECK’ from the Manual MCACC setup menu.

2 Use select the setting you want to check.

3 Use channel you want, using right) to check the settings.

The MCACC channel EQ indicators in the front panel display will light accordingly.

4 When you're finished, press RETURN.

You will return to the Manual MCACC setup menu.

/

• It is useful to do this while a source is playing so you can compare the different settings.

/

ALL CH, F.ALIGN

settings in the display.

(cursor up/down) and

(cursor up/down) to select the

/

and

ENTER

(cursor left/

TRM

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1 Select

Manual speaker setup

This receiver allows you to make detailed settings to optimize the surround sound performance. You only need to make these settings once (unless you change the placement of your current speaker system or add new speakers.).

2 Use speaker(s) that you want to set then select a speaker size.

Use (and number) of each of the following speakers:

• These settings are designed to fine-tune your system, but if you’re satisfied with the settings made in

sound (MCACC)

to make all of these settings.

Automatically setting up for surround

on page 12, it isn’t necessary

•

1 Select ‘SP SETUP’ from the System Setup menu then press

See

Making receiver settings from the System

Setup menu

2 Use

/

setting you want to adjust then press

If you are doing this for the first time, you may

ENTER

above.

(cursor left/right) to select the

ENTER

• want to adjust these settings in order:

•

SP SET

– Specify the size and number of

speakers you’ve connected (see

setting

below).

X.OVER

•

– Specify which frequencies will be

sent to the subwoofer (see

network

on page 49).

•

CH LEVEL

– Adjust the overall balance of

your speaker system (see

Speaker

Crossover

Channel level

•

page 49).

•

SP DISTN.

– Specify the distance of your

speakers from the listening position (see

Speaker Distance

Speaker setting

on page 50).

• Use this setting to specify your speaker

configuration (size, number of speakers). It is a good idea to make sure that the settings made in

Automatically setting up for surround sound

(MCACC)

1 If you select SMALL for the front speakers the subwoofer will automatically be fixed to YES. Also, the center, surround, and surround back speakers can’t be set to LARGE if the front speakers are set to SMALL. In this case, all bass frequencies are sent to the subwoofer.

on page 12 are correct.

Note

SP SET

from the SP SETUP menu.

/

(cursor left/right) to choose the

/

(cursor up/down) to select the size

Front (F

) – Select

LARGE

if your front speakers reproduce bass frequencies effectively, or if you didn’t connect a subwoofer. Select

frequencies to the subwoofer.

Center (C

) – Select

SMALL

to send the bass

LARGE

if your center speaker reproduces bass frequencies effectively, or select

SMALL

to send bass frequencies to the other speakers or subwoofer. If you didn’t connect a center speaker, choose

(the center channel is

sent to the front speakers).

Surround (S

) – Select

LARGE

if your surround speakers reproduce bass frequencies effectively. Select

SMALL

to send bass frequencies to the other speakers or subwoofer. If you didn’t connect surround speakers choose

(the sound of the surround channels is sent to the front speakers or a subwoofer).

Surround Back (SB

) – Select the number and size of surround back speakers you have. Select

LARGE

if your surround back speakers reproduce bass frequencies effectively. Select

SMALL

to send bass frequencies to the other speakers or subwoofer. If you didn’t connect surround

back speakers choose

Subwoofer (SW) – LFE signals and bass frequencies of channels set to SMALL are output from the subwoofer when YES is selected (see notes below). Choose the PLUS setting if you want the subwoofer to

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output bass sound continuously or you want deeper bass (the bass frequencies that would normally come out the front and center speakers are also routed to the subwoofer). If you did not connect a subwoofer choose

(the bass frequencies are output from other speakers).

3 When you’re finished, press RETURN.

Tip

• If you have a subwoofer and like lots of bass, it may seem logical to select for your front speakers and

PLUS

LARGE

for the subwoofer. This may not, however, yield the best bass results. Depending on the speaker placement of your room you may actually experience a decrease in the amount of bass due low frequency cancellations. In this case, try changing the position or direction of speakers. If you can’t get good results, listen to the bass response with it set to front speakers set to

PLUS

LARGE

and

YES

or the

SMALL

alternatively and let your ears judge which sounds best. If you’re having problems, the easiest option is to route all the bass sounds to the subwoofer by selecting

SMALL

for the front speakers.

Crossover network

• Default setting:

This setting decides the cutoff between bass sounds playing back from the speakers selected as

LARGE

sounds playing back from those selected as

SMALL

.1 It also decides where the cutoff will

be for bass sounds in the LFE channel.

100Hz

, or the subwoofer, and bass

1 Select ‘

2 Use

X.OVER’

/

from the SP SETUP menu.

(cursor up/down) to choose the

frequency cutoff point.

Frequencies below the cutoff point will be sent to the subwoofer (or

LARGE

speakers).

3 When you’re finished, press RETURN.

Channel level

Using the channel level settings, you can adjust the overall balance of your speaker system, an important factor when setting up a home theater system.

1 Select

2 Use setup option.

•

3 Confirm your selected setup option.

The test tones will start after you press

4 Adjust the level of each channel using the

/

If you selected left/right) to switch speakers.

The the following order (depending on the speaker setting):

CH LEVEL

/

T. TONE M.

from the SP SETUP menu.

(cursor up/down) to select a

– Move the test tone manually from speaker to speaker and adjust individual channel levels.

T. TONE A.

– Adjust channel levels as the test tone moves from speaker to speaker automatically.

(cursor up/down) buttons.

T. TONE M.

T. TONE A.

setup will output test tones in

SW SBL

, use

/

ENTER

(cursor

SBR

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Note

2• If the surround speakers are set to NO, the surround back speakers will automatically be set to NO.

• If you selected

settings.

• If you select one surround back speaker only, make sure that speaker is hooked up to the left surround back terminal.

1 For more on selecting the speaker sizes, see

SB 2ND Z

SB BIAMP

(in

Surround back speaker setting

Speaker setting

above.

on page 43) you can’t adjust the surround back

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Adjust the level of each speaker as the test tone is emitted.

5 When you’re finished, press RETURN.

Tip

• You can change the channel levels at any time by using

EFFECT/CH SEL

and

+/–

on the remote control. You can set two channel levels: one for

DVD 5.1 CH

and

one for the listening modes.

Speaker Distance

For good sound depth and separation from your system, you need to specify the distance of your speakers from the listening position. The receiver can then add the proper delay needed for effective surround sound.

1 Select ‘SP DISTN.’ from the SP SETUP menu.

2 Use

/

speaker that you want then set the distance.

Use

/

distance of each speaker (in 0.5 feet increments).

3 When you’re finished, press RETURN.

(cursor left/right) to choose the

(cursor up/down) to adjust the

Note

1• If you are using a Sound Pressure Level (SPL) meter, take the readings from your main listening position and adjust the level of each speaker to 75 dB SPL (C-weighting/slow reading).

• The subwoofer test tone is output at low volumes. You may need to adjust the level after testing with an actual soundtrack.

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Using the tuner

Chapter 8:

Using the tuner

Listening to the radio

The following steps show you how to tune in to FM and AM radio broadcasts using the automatic (search) and manual (step) tuning functions. If you already know the frequency of the station you want, see

station

below. Once you are tuned to a station you can memorize the frequency for recall later—see

Saving station presets

page for more on how to do this.

DVD/LD TV/SAT DVR/VCR TV CONT

MULTI CONTROL

CD-R/TAPE

TUNER RECEIVER

FL DIMMER SR

D.ACCESS

TOP MENU

DTV MENU

T.EDIT

SYSTEM SETUP

GUIDE

1 Press

ST ST

ENTER

TUNE

ENTER

TUNE

TV CONTROL

TUNER

to select the tuner.

2 Use the BAND button to change the band (FM or AM), if necessary.

Each press switches the band between FM and AM.

3 Tune to a station.

There are three ways to do this:

Automatic tuning

To search for stations in the currently selected band, press and hold for about a second. The receiver will start searching for the next station, stopping when it has found one. Repeat to search for other stations.

Tuning directly to a

DTV ON/OFF

STANDARD ADV.SURR

DISC

MIDNIGHT/

CLASS MENU

BAND

RETURN

LOUDNESS

TUNER DISPLAY

MPX

CH RETURN

AUDIO

SUBTITLE

RECEIVER CONTROL

DIALOG E INPUT ATT

EFFECT

SHIFT

/CH SEL

RECEIVER

on the next

DTV INFOREC MUTE

REC STOP

DVD

HDD

SLEEP

STEREO

ACOUSTIC

LEVEL

TUNE +/–

Improving FM stereo sound

If the when tuning to an FM station because the signal is weak, press the the receiver into mono reception mode. This should improve the sound quality and allow you to enjoy the broadcast.

Tuning directly to a station

Sometimes, you'll already know the frequency of the station you want to listen to. In this case, you can simply enter the frequency directly using the number buttons on the remote control.

1 Press the tuner.

2 Use the BAND button to change the band (FM or AM), if necessary.

Each press switches the band between FM and AM.

3 Press D.ACCESS (Direct Access).

4 Use the number buttons to enter the frequency of the radio station.

For example, to tune to

6, 0, 0

If you make a mistake halfway through, press

D.ACCESS

start over.

Manual tuning

To change the frequency one step at a time, press

TUNE +/–

High speed tuning

Press and hold

TUNE +/–

for high speed tuning. Release the button at the frequency you want.

TUNED

STEREO

TUNER

indicators don't light

MPX

button to switch

button to select the

106.00

(FM), press 1, 0,

twice to cancel the frequency and

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Using the tuner08

Saving station presets

If you often listen to a particular radio station, it's convenient to have the receiver store the frequency for easy recall whenever you want to listen to that station. This saves the effort of manually tuning in each time. This unit can memorize up to 30 stations, stored in three banks, or classes, (A, B and C) of 10 stations each. When saving an FM frequency, the

setting (see previous page) is also stored.

AUDIO/VIDEO MULTI-CHANNEL RECEIVER

ENTER

AUX

TUNER

CD-R/TAPE/MD

VIDEO INPUT

S-VIDEO

VIDEO

LAUDIO

FL DIMMER

BAND

INPUT

RECEIVER

SELECT

DVD/LD TV/SAT DVR/VCR TV CONT

MULTI CONTROL

CD-R/TAPE

DIGITAL IN

INPUT

SPEAKERS

ATT

TUNING

TUNER

/STATION

SOURCE

TUNER RECEIVER

MCACC

SETUP MIC

EXTENDED

ACOUSTIC

MODE

QUICK

TONE

MULTI JOG

SETUP

D.ACCESS

TOP MENU

DTV MENU

T.EDIT

GUIDE

DTV ON/OFF

DISPLAY

AUDIO

ST ST

SYSTEM

SETUP

TV VOL

TUNER

MPX

SYSTEM SETUP

TUNE

TV CONTROL

INPUT

SELECT

CH RETURN SUBTITLE

EDIT

RETURN

ENTER

TV CH

DTV INFOREC MUTE

REC STOP

HDD CH

MULTI JOG

MPX

MASTER VOLUME

UPDOWN

ENTER

CLASS

BAND

RETURN

VOL

DVD

1 Tune to a station you want to memorize.

See

Listening to the radio

on the previous page

for more on this.

2 Press T.EDIT (TUNER EDIT).

The display shows

ST. MEMORY

, then a

blinking memory class.

3 Press CLASS to select one of the three classes then press ST +/– to select the station preset you want.

You can also use the number buttons or the

MULTI JOG

dial (front panel) to select a station

preset.

4 Press ENTER.

After pressing

ENTER

, the preset class and number stop blinking and the receiver stores the station.

Naming station presets

For easier identification, you can name your station presets.

1 Choose the station preset you want to name.

See

Listening to station presets

to do this.

2 Press T.EDIT (TUNER EDIT).

The display shows

ST. NAME

cursor at the first character position.

3 Input the name you want.

Choose a name up to four characters long.

• Use the

MULTI JOG

ST +/–

buttons (remote) to select

characters.

• Press

ENTER

to confirm a character. If no

character is input, a space is input.

• The name is stored when after choosing the fourth character.

below for how

, then a blinking

dial (front panel) or the

ENTER

is pressed

Note

1 If the receiver is left disconnected from the AC power outlet for over a month, the station memories will be lost and will have to be reprogrammed.

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Tip

• To erase a station name, simply repeat steps 1-3 and input four spaces instead of a name.

• Once you have named a station preset, you can press to a station to switch the display between name and frequency.

TUNER DISPLAY

when listening

Listening to station presets

You will need to have some presets stored to do this. See haven’t done this already.

1 Press

2 Press CLASS to select the class in which the station is stored.

Press repeatedly to cycle through classes A, B and C.

3 Press ST +/– to select the station preset you want.

Saving station presets

TUNER

to select the tuner.

• You can also use the number buttons on the remote control to recall the station preset.

above if you

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Making recordings09

Chapter 9:

Making recordings

1 Select the source you want to record.

Making an audio or a video recording

You can make an audio or a video recording from the built-in tuner, or from an audio or video source connected to the receiver (such as a CD player or TV).

Keep in mind you can’t make a digital recording from an analog source or vice-versa, so make sure the components you are recording to/from are hooked up in the same way (see connections).

If you want to record a video source, you also need to use the same type of connection for the source as for the recorder. For example, you can’t record a component hooked up to S-video jacks with a recorder hooked up to the composite video outputs (see page 20 for more on video connections).

Connecting up

INPUT

RECEIVER

SELECT

on page 15 for more on

SOURCE

Use the

SELECT

2 Select the input signal (if necessary).

Press signal corresponding to the source component (see page 38 for more on this).

3 Prepare the source you want to record.

Tune to the radio station, load the CD, video, DVD etc.

4 Prepare the recorder.

Insert a blank tape, MD, video etc. into the recording device and set the recording levels.

Refer to the instructions that came with the recorder if you are unsure how to do this. Most video recorders set the audio recording level automatically—check the component’s instruction manual if you’re unsure.

5 Start recording, then start playback of the source component.

MULTI CONTROL

SIGNAL SELECT

buttons (or

to select the input

INPUT

DVD/LD TV/SAT DVR/VCR TV CONT

MULTI CONTROL

CD-R/TAPE

TUNER RECEIVER

ADVANCED

ST/DIRECT

STANDARD

SURR

LISTENING MODE

Note

1• The receiver's volume, balance, tone (bass, treble, loudness), and surround effects have no effect on the recorded signal.

• Some digital sources are copy-protected, and can only be recorded in analog.

• Some video sources are copy-protected. These cannot be recorded.

/AUTO SURR

SIGNAL SELECT

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Controlling the rest of your system

Chapter 10:

Controlling the rest of your system

Setting the remote to control other components

Most components can be assigned to one of the

MULTI CONTROL

component’s manufacturer preset code stored in the remote.

However, please note that there are cases where only certain functions may be controllable after assigning the proper preset code, or the codes for the manufacturer in the remote control will not work for the model that

you are using.

VSX-915 only

– If you can’t find a preset code that matches the component you want to control, you can still teach the remote individual commands from another remote control (page 56).

Note

• You can cancel or exit any of the steps by pressing press

RECEIVER

RETURN

• After one minute of inactivity, the remote automatically exits the operation.

buttons using the

. To go back a step,

Selecting preset codes directly

INPUT

RECEIVER

DVD/LD TV/SAT DVR/VCR TV CONT

1 While pressing the RECEIVER button, press and hold the 1 button.

The remote LCD display shows

2 Press the MULTI CONTROL button for the component you want to control.

The LCD on the remote displays the component you want to control.

3 Use

/

PRESET then press ENTER.

4 Use

/

first letter of the brand name of your component then press ENTER.

This should be the manufacturer’s name (for example,

SOURCE

SELECT

FL DIMMER SR

D.ACCESS TOP MENU

MULTI CONTROL

CD-R/TAPE

TUNER RECEIVER

DTV MENU

T.EDIT

GUIDE

TUNE

ST ST

TUNE

SYSTEM

SETUP

TV CONTROL

INPUT

ENTER

TV CH

SETUP

(cursor left/right) to select

(cursor up/down) to select the

for Pioneer).

ENTER

CLASS MENU

BAND

RETURN

DISC

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Note

1• TV codes (for example, codes for TV, CATV, Satellite TV or DTV) can only be assigned to the

• If you assign the

receiver’s built-in tuner. 2 You can’t assign the

TUNER

function to another component, you will have to reassign it to the Pioneer preset code to use this

RECEIVER

button.

TV/SAT

TV CONT

button.

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5 Use

/

manufacturer’s name from the list then press

(cursor up/down) to select the

ENTER.

6 Use

/

(cursor up/down) to select the proper code from the list, then try using this remote control with your component.

The code should start with the component type (for example,

DVD 009

). If there is more than

one, start with the first one. To try out the remote control, switch the

component on or off (into standby) by pressing

SOURCE . If it doesn’t seem to work, select

the next code from the list (if there is one).

•

VSX-915 only

– If you can’t find or properly enter a preset code, you can still teach the remote individual commands from another remote control (see

from other remote controls

Programming signals

below).

7 If your component is controlled successfully, press ENTER to confirm.

The remote LCD display shows OK.

Programming signals from other remote controls

VSX-915 model only

If the preset code for your component is not available, or the available preset codes do not operate correctly, you can program signals from the remote control of another component. This can also be used to program additional operations (buttons not covered in the presets) after assigning a preset code.

1 While pressing the RECEIVER button, press and hold the 1 button.

The remote LCD display shows

SETUP

2 Press the MULTI CONTROL button for the component you want to control.

The LCD on the remote displays the component you want to control.

3 Use

LEARN PRES KEY

• To exit or cancel press

4 Point the two remote controls towards each other then press the button that will be doing the learning on this receiver’s remote control.

PRES KEY

remote is ready to accept a signal.

• The remote controls should be 1–2 inches

5 Press the corresponding button on the other remote control that is sending (teaching) the signal to this receiver’s remote control.

For example, if you want to learn the playback control signal, press and hold seconds. The LCD display will show operation has been learned.

If for some reasons the operation hasn’t been learned the LCD will display then display keep pressing the (teaching) button as you vary the distance between the two remotes, until

the LCD display shows

/

(cursor left/right) to select

then press

ENTER

shows in the LCD display.

starts flashing to indicate the

apart.

1 – 2 inches

PRES KEY

again. If this happens,

RECEIVER

SOURCE

TUNER RECEIVER

INPUT SELECT

MULTI CONTROL

CD-R/TAPE

DVD/LD TV/SAT DVR/VCRTV CONT

RECEIVER



for a couple of

ERROR

DISC

SETUP

MCACC

BAND

CLASS

RETURN

VOL

DVD

ENTER

HDD

LEVEL EFFECT

TV CH

DTV INFOREC MUTE

REC STOP

SETUP

ENTER

TUNE

TV CONTROL

INPUT SELECT

TEST TONE

CH SELECT

SUBTITLE

ADV. SURR STEREO SLEEP

CH RETURN

RECEIVER CONTROL

ST ST

MPX

SHIFT

TV VOL

TUNER

AUDIO

DISPLAY

LOUDNESS

MIDNIGHT/

STANDRAD

INPUT ATT FL DIMMER SR

T.EDIT

DTV ON/OFF

D.ACCESS TOP MENU

GUIDE

DTV MENU

if the

briefly and

RECEIVER

Note

1• You can’t assign the

• TV CONTROL

2• Some commands from other remote controls cannot be learned, but in most cases the remotes just need to be moved closer together or farther apart.

• If the remote LCD shows

below to erase a programmed button you’re not using to free up more memory.

RECEIVER

buttons (TV,TV VOL +/–, TV CH +/–

button.

ERROR

, it may also mean the memory is full. See

and

INPUT SELECT

) can only be learned after selecting

Erasing one of the remote control button settings

TV CONT

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RETURN

GUIDE

Certain buttons represent operations that cannot be learned from other remote controls. The buttons available are shown below:

INPUT

RECEIVER

DVD/LD TV/SAT DVR/VCR TV CONT

D.ACCESS TOP MENU

ST ST

DTV MENU

T.EDIT

SYSTEM

SETUP

GUIDE

SELECT

MULTI CONTROL

CD-R/TAPE

FL DIMMER SR

TUNE

ENTER

TUNE

SOURCE

TUNER RECEIVER

ENTER

CLASS MENU

BAND

RETURN

TV CONTROL

INPUT

TV VOL

SELECT

DTV ON/OFF

TUNER DISPLAY

MPX

CH RETURN

AUDIO

SUBTITLE

RECEIVER CONTROL

THX

STANDARD ADV.SURR STEREO

ACOUSTIC

AUTO SURR

DISC

SHIFT

EFFECT /CH SEL

RECEIVER

6 To program additional signals for the current component repeat steps 4 and 5.

To program signals for another component, exit and repeat steps 1 through 5.

7 Press the RECEIVER button to exit and store the operation(s).

Erasing one of the remote control button settings

VSX-915 model only

This erases one of the buttons you have programmed and restores the button to the factory default.

1 While pressing the RECEIVER button, press and hold the 1 button.

The remote LCD display shows

SETUP

2 Press the MULTI CONTROL button corresponding to the button setting to be erased.

The LCD on the remote displays the component.

TV CH

DTV INFOREC MUTE

REC STOP

HDD

CH CH

MIDNIGHT/

SIGNAL

LOUDNESS

SELECT

SLEEP DIALOG E

3 Use

ERASE

The LCD display flashes

/

(cursor left/right) to select

then press

ENTER

PRES KEY

English

4 Press and hold the button to be erased for two seconds.

The LCD display shows OK or confirm the button has been erased.

VOL

5 Repeat step 4 to erase other buttons.

NO CODE

Deutsch

6 Press the RECEIVER button when you’re done.

DVD

Français

Erasing all of the remote control presets

This will erase all preset remote control preset codes and (VSX-915 model only) programmed buttons.

1 While pressing the RECEIVER button, press and hold the 1 button.

The remote LCD display shows

SETUP

2 Press the DVD/LD MULTI CONTROL button.

3 Use

RESET two seconds

/

(cursor left/right) to select

then press and hold

ENTER for about

The LCD shows OK to confirm the remote presets have been erased.

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Nederlands

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Direct function

• Default setting:

You can use the direct function feature to control one component using the remote control while at the same time, using your receiver to playback a different component. This could let you, for example, use the remote control to set up and listen to a CD on the receiver and then use the remote control to rewind a tape in your VCR while you continue to listen to your CD player.

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When direct function is on, any component you select (using the buttons) will be selected by both the receiver and the remote control. When you turn direct function off, you can operate the remote

control without affecting the receiver.

1 While pressing the RECEIVER button, press and hold the 1 button.

The remote LCD display shows

2 Press the MULTI CONTROL button for the component you want to control.

The LCD on the remote displays the component you want to control.

3 Use

/

DIRECT F

then press

The LCD on the remote displays the component you want to control.

4 Use

/

(cursor up/down) to switch

direct function ON or OFF then press ENTER.

The LCD shows OK to confirm the setting.

MULTI CONTROL

SETUP

(cursor left/right) to select

ENTER

Confirming preset codes

Use this feature to check which preset code is assigned to a

1 While pressing the RECEIVER button, press and hold the 1 button.

The remote LCD display shows

2 Press the MULTI CONTROL button of the component for which you want to check the preset code.

3 Use READ ID then press ENTER.

The brand name and preset code appears in the display for three seconds.

Note

1 You can’t use direct function with the

MULTI CONTROL

/

(cursor left/right) to select

button.

SETUP

TV CONT

function.

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Controls for TVs

This remote control can control components after entering the proper codes or teaching the receiver the commands (see on this). Use the

• The

TV CONTROL

the

TV CONT

Button(s)



INPUT SELECT

TV CH +/–

TV VOL +/–

SOURCEPress to switch the component assigned to the













AUDIO

CH RETURN

DTV MENU

GUIDE

RETURN

Number Buttons

MULTI CONTROL

button. If you have two TVs, assign the main TV to the

Function Components

Switches the DTV on or off. DTV

Switches the TV or CATV between standby and on. Cable TV/Satellite TV/TV

Switches the TV input. (Not possible with all models.) TV

Selects channels. Cable TV/Satellite TV/TV/

Adjust the TV volume. Cable TV/Satellite TV/TV/

button on or off.

Switches the DTV on or off. DTV

Press to get information on DTV programs. DTV

Use to choose the BLUE commands on a DTV menu. DTV

Use to choose the YELLOW commands on a DTV menu. DTV

Use to choose the GREEN commands on a DTV menu. DTV

Use to choose the RED commands on a DTV menu. DTV

Use to switch DTV audio tracks. DTV

Use to return to the previously selected channel. Cable TV/Satellite TV/TV/

Press to display the DTV menu. DTV

Use as the

Use to select closed captioning with DTV. DTV

Use to select a speciﬁc TV channel. Cable TV/Satellite TV/TV/

Setting the remote to control other components

on page 55 for more

buttons to select the component

buttons on the remote control are dedicated to control the TV assigned to

TV CONT

DTV

TV CONT

GUIDE

button for navigating. Cable TV/Satellite TV/TV/

Cable TV/Satellite TV/TV/ DTV

DTV

button.

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Button(s)

+10

button Use to add a decimal points when selecting TV channels. DTV

ENTER/ DISC



ENTER

Function Components

Use to enter a channel. Cable TV/Satellite TV/TV/

DTV

Select different menus from the DTV functions. DTV

Select the menu screen. Cable TV/Satellite TV/TV

Press to select or adjust and navigate items on the menu screen.

Cable TV/Satellite TV/TV/ DTV

Controls for other components

This remote control can control these components after entering the proper codes or teaching the receiver the commands (see

on this). Use the

Button (s)

SOURCEPress to switch the component between standby and on. CD/MD/CD-R/VCR/DVD/LD/

















REC

(

SHIFT+)

MULTI CONTROL

Function Components

Press to return to the start of the current track. Repeated presses skips to the start of previous tracks.

Go back channels (channel –). DVR/VCR

Press to advance to the start of the next track. Repeated presses skips to the start of following tracks.

Go forward channels (channel +). VCR

Pause playback or recording. CD/MD/CD-R/VCR/DVD/LD/

Start playback. CD/MD/CD-R/VCR/DVD/LD/

Hold down for fast forward playback. CD/MD/CD-R/VCR/DVD/LD/

Hold down for fast reverse playback. CD/MD/CD-R/VCR/DVD/LD/

Stops playback (on some models, pressing this when the disc is already stopped will cause the disc tray to open).

Starts recording. To prevent accidental recording, this button must be pressed twice to take effect.

Setting the remote to control other components

buttons to select the component.

DVR player/Cassette deck

CD/MD/CD-R/DVD/LD player

DVR player/Cassette deck

CD/MD/CD-R/VCR/DVD/LD/ DVR player/Cassette deck

MD/CD-R/VCR/ DVR player/ Cassette deck

on page 55 for more

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Button (s)

REC STOP

(

SHIFT+)

Number buttons

+10

button Selects tracks higher than 10. (For example, press

ENTER/ DISC

TOP MENU





ENTER

/



ENTER

GUIDE

CH +/–

AUDIO

SUBTITLE

HDD

+ CH–)

DVD

+ CH+)

Function Components

Stops recording. DVR player

Directly access tracks on a program source. CD/MD/CD-R/VCR/LD

player

Use the number buttons to navigate the on-screen display. DVD/DVR player

+10

CD/MD/CD-R/VCR/LD

then 3 to select track 13.)

Chooses the disc. Multiple CD player

Ejects the disc. MD player

Use as the

Displays the setup screen for DVR players. DVR player

Changes sides of the LD. LD player

Displays the disc ‘top’ menu of a DVD player. DVD/DVR player

Displays menus for the current DVD or DVR you are using. DVD/DVR player

Pauses the tape. Cassette deck

Stops the tape. Cassette deck

Starts playback. Cassette deck

Fast rewinds/fast forwards the tape. Cassette deck

Navigates DVD menu/options. DVD/DVR Player

Press to access the DVD player setup screen. DVD/DVR Player

Selects channels. VCR/DVD/DVR Player

Selects tracks. CD/MD/CD-R/

Changes the audio language or channel. DVD/DVR Player

Displays/changes the subtitles on multilingual DVDs. DVD/DVR Player

(SHIFT

Switches to the hard disk controls when using a DVD/

ENTER

button. VCR

CLEAR

button. DVD

player

DVR Player

HDD recorder.

(SHIFT

Switches to the DVD controls when using a DVD/HDD

DVR Player

recorder.

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Cassette deck

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Chapter 11:

Other connections

Caution

•

Before making or changing the connections

, switch off the power and disconnect the power cord from the power outlet. Plugging in components should be the last connection you make with your system.

• Be careful not to allow any contact between speaker wires from different terminals.

• You can use speakers with a nominal impedance between 6–16

Switching the speaker impedance

Ω

(please see

on page 72 if you plan to use speakers with an impedance of less than 8

Ω

Second Zone speaker B setup

After selecting

speaker setting

speakers connected to the (surround back) B speaker terminals on the rear panel to listen to stereo playback in another room. See

Switching the speaker system

listening options with this setup.

1 Connect a pair of speakers to the surround back speaker terminals on the rear panel.

Connect them the same way you connected your speakers in page 23. Make sure to review

placement

speakers in another room.

SB 2ND Z

Surround back

on page 43, you can use the

below for the

Connecting the speakers

Hints on speaker

on page 24 when placing the

2 Select

SB 2ND Z

from the ‘

SB. SYSTEM’

menu.

See

Surround back speaker setting

on page 43

to do this.

Switching the speaker system

If you selected

speaker setting

system settings are possible using the

SPEAKERS

SB BIAMP

SPA

or SPAB (respectively). The options

below are for the

• Use the SPEAKERS button on the front panel to select a speaker system setting.

Press repeatedly to choose a speaker system option:

•

SPA

connected to the A speaker terminals (multichannel playback is possible).

•

SPB

speakers connected to speaker system B (only stereo playback is possible).

SB 2ND Z

Surround back

on page 43, three speaker

button. If you selected

SB NORM.

, the speaker system is fixed as

RETURN

FL DIMMER

BAND

SB 2ND Z

INPUT

SPEAKERS

ATT

TUNING

TUNER

/STATION

EDIT

EXTENDED

MODE

TONE

MULTI JOG

setting only.

ACOUSTIC

QUICK

SYSTEM

SETUP

– Sound is output from the speakers

– Sound is output from the two

Note

1• The subwoofer output depends on the settings you made in no sound is heard from the subwoofer (the LFE channel is not downmixed).

• Depending on the

• All speaker systems (except

Surround back speaker setting

SB 2ND Z

connections) are switched off when headphones are connected.

on page 43 output from the surround back pre-out terminals may change.

Speaker setting

on page 48. However, if SPB is selected above,

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•SPAB – Sound is output from speaker system A (up to 5 channels, depending on the source), the two speakers in speaker system B, and the subwoofer. Multichannel sources (heard through speaker system A) are downmixed for stereo output from speaker system B.

Bi-amping your front speakers

Bi-amping is when you connect the high frequency driver and low frequency driver of your speakers to different amplifiers (in this case, to both front and surround back terminals) for better crossover performance. Your speakers must be bi-ampable to do this (having separate terminals for high and low) and the sound improvement will depend on the kind of speakers you’re using.

1 Connect your speakers as shown below.

This illustration below shows the connections for bi-amping your front left speaker. Hook up your front right speaker in the same way.

FRONT

CENTER SURROUND

R L RL

A B

S P E A

Front left

speaker

K E R S

Since both front and surround back speaker terminals output the same audio, it doesn’t matter which set (front or surround back) is powering which part (

speaker.

• Make sure that the properly inserted.

SURROUND BACK

R L

Low

) of the

/ – connections are

2 Select the

SYSTEM’

See

Surround back speaker setting

SB BIAMP

menu.

setting from the ‘

on page 43

SB.

to specify how you’re using the surround back speaker terminals.

Caution

• Most speakers with both Hi and

Low

terminals have two metal plates that connect the

to the

Low

terminals. These must be removed when you are bi-amping the speakers or you could severely damage the amplifier. See your speaker manual for more information.

• If your speakers have a removable crossover network, make sure you do not remove it for bi-amping. Doing so may damage your speakers.

Bi-wiring your speakers

The reasons for bi-wiring are basically the same as bi-amping, but additionally, interference effects within the wire could be reduced, producing better sound. Again, to do this your speakers must be bi-wireable (that is they must have separate terminals for the high and low frequencies). When bi-wiring, make sure you’ve selected

Surround back speaker setting

• To bi-wire a speaker, connect two speaker cords to the speaker terminal on the receiver.

Using a banana plug for the second connection is recommended.

SB NORM.

SB 2ND Z

on page 43.

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Caution

• Make sure you use a parallel (not series, which are fairly uncommon) connection when bi-wiring your speakers.

• Don't connect different speakers from the same terminal in this way.

Connecting additional amplifiers

This receiver has more than enough power for any home use, but it’s possible to add additional amplifiers to every channel of your system using the pre-outs. Make the connections shown below to add amplifiers to

power your speakers.

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

S-VIDEO

FRONT

SURROUND

LLL

RRR

BACK

 To SUB WOOFER PREOUT jack

SURROUND

SURROUND BACK

CENTER

ANALOG

INPUT

Center channel amplifier (mono)

ANALOG

INPUT

PREOUT

L R

Surround back channel amplifier

ANALOG

INPUT

L R

Surround channel amplifier

ANALOG

INPUT

L R

Front channel amplifier

ANALOG

INPUT

Powered subwoofer

Using this receiver with a Pioneer plasma display

If you have a Pioneer plasma display2, you can use an SR+ cable to connect it to this unit and take advantage of various convenient features, such as automatic video input switching of the plasma display when the input is changed.

CONTROL

OUT

(DVR/VCR)

(TV/SAT)

ASSIGNABLE

DIGITAL IN

Pioneer plasma

AUX

OPT

OUT

OPT

COAX

(CD)

OUT

COAX

(DVD

/LD)

AUDIO

FM UNBAL

Ω

DVR/ VCR

VIDEO

IN TV / SAT

IN DVD /LD

FRONT

D V D

5.1CH INPUT

REC

CD-R / TAPE

/ MD

PLAY

LOOP

OUT

CONTROL

OUT

MONITOR OUT

SUB WOOFER

PREOUT

display

ANTENNA

OUT

DVR/ VCR

TV/ SAT

DVD /LD

S-VIDEO

Note

1• You can use the additional amplifier on the surround back channel pre-outs for a single speaker as well. In this case plug the amplifier into the left (

• The sound you hear from the surround back terminals depends on the

• To hear sound only from the pre-outs, simply disconnect any speakers that are connected directly to the receiver.

• If you’re not using a subwoofer, change the front speaker setting (see

2 This receiver is compatible with all Pioneer plasma displays from 2003 onward.

L (Single)

) terminal only.

Surround back speaker setting

Speaker setting

on page 48) to large.

on page 43.

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• Use a 3-ringed miniplug SR+ cable1 to connect the with the

CONTROL IN

CONTROL OUT

jack of this receiver

of your plasma

display.

Before you can use the extra SR+ features, you need to make a few settings in the receiver. See

The Input Assign menu

on page 66 for detailed

instructions.

VIDEO

INPUT 1

DVD player

DVD

AUDIO IN

STANDARD

Pioneer plasma

ADVANCED

ST/DIRECT

SIGNAL

DVD/LD TV/SAT DVR/VCR VIDEO

SURR

/AUTO SURR

SELECT

LISTENING MODE

INPUT

FL DIMMER

SPEAKERS

ATT

STANDBY/ON

PHONES

TUNING

BAND

/STATION

display

Satellite receiver, etc

EXTENDED

TUNER EDIT

CD-R/TAPE/MD

ACOUSTIC

MODE

VIDEO INPUT

S-VIDEO

VIDEO

QUICK

TONE

SETUP

MULTI JOG

LAUDIO

SYSTEM

RETURN

SETUP

VIDEO

INPUT 2

TV/SAT

AUDIO IN

AUDIO/VIDEO MULTI-CHANNELRECEIVER

MULTI JOG

ENTER

AUX

TUNER

DIGITAL IN

MASTER VOLUME

MCACC

SETUP MIC

UPDOWN

This receiver

To make the most of the SR+ features, you should connect your source components (DVD player, etc.) in a slightly different way to that described in this chapter. For each component, connect the video output directly to the plasma display, and just connect the audio (analog and/or digital) to this receiver.

Using the SR+ mode with a Pioneer plasma display

When connected using an SR+ cable, a number of features become available to make using this receiver with your Pioneer plasma display even easier. These features include:

• On-screen volume display.

• On-screen display of listening mode.

• Automatic video input switching on the plasma display.

• Automatic volume muting on the plasma

See also more on setting up the receiver.

1 Make sure that the plasma display and this receiver are switched on and that they are connected with the SR+ cable.

See

display

2 To switch SR+ mode on/off, press

RECEIVER

The front panel display shows

display.

The Input Assign menu

INPUT

RECEIVER

DVD/LD TV/SAT DVR/VCR TV CONT

SELECT

MULTI CONTROL

CD-R/TAPE

SOURCE

TUNER RECEIVER

on page 66 for

FL DIMMER SR

D.ACCESS TOP MENU

TUNE

ST ST

DTV MENU

ENTER

CLASS MENU

DISC

Using this receiver with a Pioneer plasma

above for more on this.

, then the SR+ button.

SR+ ON

OFF

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1• The 3-ringed SR+ cable from Pioneer is commercially available under the part number ADE7095. Contact the Pioneer Customer Support division for more information on obtaining an SR+ cable (you can also use a commercially available 3-ringed mini phone plug for the connection).

• If you connect to a Pioneer plasma display using an SR+ cable, you will need to point the remote control at the plasma display remote sensor to control the receiver. In this case, you won’t be able to control the receiver using the remote control if you switch the plasma display off. 2 The automatic volume muting feature is enabled separately; see

The Input Assign menu

on page 66.

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Chapter 12:

Other Settings

The Input Assign menu

You only need to make settings in the Input Assign menu if you didn’t hook up your digital equipment according to the default settings for the digital inputs, or if you have connected equipment using component video cables.

1 Select ‘IN ASSIG.’ from the System Setup menu.

See

Making receiver settings from the System

Setup menu

2 Use setting you want to adjust then press

•

Assigning the digital inputs

• Default settings:

You only need to do this if you didn’t hook up your digital equipment according to the default settings for the digital inputs (see above). This setting tells the receiver what digital equipment is hooked up to which terminal so the buttons on the remote correspond to what you have hooked up.

on page 43 for more on this.

/

(cursor left/right) to select the

DIG. IN

– See

below.

COMP. IN

video inputs

COAX 1 COAX 2 OPT 1 OPT 2

Assigning the digital inputs

– See

Assigning the component

below.

(coaxial) –

(coaxial) – (optical) – (optical) –

TV DVR

DVD CD

ENTER

1 Select ‘DIG. IN’ from the ‘IN ASSIG.’ menu.

2 Select the number of the digital input to which you’ve connected your digital component.

Use the this.

3 Select the component that corresponds with the one you connected to that input.

Use the select

4 When you're finished, press RETURN.

/

(cursor left/right) buttons to do

• The numbers correspond with the numbers beside the inputs on the back of the receiver.

/

(cursor up/down) buttons to

DVD, TV, CD, CDR, DVR

• If you assign a digital input to a certain function (for example, digital inputs previously assigned to that function will automatically be switched off.

DVD

OFF

) then any

Assigning the component video inputs

• Default settings:

COMP 1 COMP 2 COMP 3

When you select an input source (

TV/SAT

component video signal assigned to that source. If you didn’t make component video connections according to the defaults above, you must assign the numbered input to the component you’ve connected (or else you may see the video signal of a different component). For more on this, see

video jacks

1 Select COMP. IN from the IN ASSIG. menu.

–

DVD

–

DVR

DVD/LD

, etc.), the receiver outputs the

Using the component

on page 21.

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2 Select the number of the component video input to which you’ve connected your video component.

Use

/

(cursor left/right) to do this.

• The numbers correspond with the numbers beside the inputs on the back of the receiver.

3 Select the component that corresponds with the one you connected to that input.

Use the select between

4 When you're finished, press RETURN.

/

(cursor up/down) buttons to

DVD, TV, DVR

• Make sure you have connected the audio from the component to the corresponding inputs on the rear of the receiver.

• If you connect any source component to the receiver using a component video input, you should also have your TV connected to this receiver's

VIDEO MONITOR OUT

OFF

COMPONENT

jacks.

The Other setup menu

The Other menu is where you can make customized settings to reflect how you are using the receiver.

1 Select OTHER from the System Setup menu.

See

Making receiver settings from the System

Setup menu

2 Use setting you want to adjust then press

If you are doing this for the first time, you may want to adjust these settings in order:

•

DRC

range adjustment to Dolby Digital soundtracks (see

Setup

on page 43 for more on this.

/

(cursor left/right) to select the

ENTER

– Specify the amount of dynamic

Dynamic Range Control

below).

DUALMONO

• listening to discs with dual mono encoding (see

Dual Mono Setup

LFE ATT

• LFE channel (see below).

•

SR+

– Specify how you want to control your

Pioneer plasma display (see

Pioneer plasma displays

3 Make the adjustments necessary for each setting, pressing RETURN to confirm after each menu.

– Isolate one channel when

below).

– Set the attenuator level for the

LFE Attenuator Setup

SR+ Setup for

below)

Dynamic Range Control Setup

• Default setting:

This setting specifies the amount of dynamic range adjustment to Dolby Digital and DTS movie soundtracks. You may want to use this when listening to surround sound at low volumes.

1 Select DRC from the OTHER setup menu.

2 Use setting that you want.

3 When you're finished, press

/

•

OFF

– No dynamic range adjustment (use

when listening at higher volume).

•

MID

– Mid setting.

MAX

– Dynamic range is reduced (loud

• sounds are reduced in volume while quieter sounds are increased).

OFF

(cursor up/down) to choose the

RETURN

Dual Mono Setup

• Default setting: You can specify how dual mono encoded Dolby

Digital soundtracks should be played. Dual mono is not widely used, but is sometimes necessary when two languages need to be sent

to separate channels.

CH1

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1 This setting works only with dual mono encoded Dolby Digital and DTS soundtracks.

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1 Select DUAL MONO from the OTHER setup menu.

2 Use

/

setting that you want.

•

CH1

•

CH2 CH1 CH2

• through the front speakers

3 When you're finished, press

(cursor up/down) to choose the

– Only channel 1 is played – Only channel 2 is played

– Both channels are played

RETURN

LFE Attenuator Setup

• Default setting:

Some Dolby Digital and DTS audio sources include ultra-low bass tones. Set the LFE attenuator as necessary to prevent the ultralow bass tones from distorting the sound from the speakers.

1 Select LFE ATT from the OTHER setup menu.

2 Use

/

setting that you want.

•

LFEAT 0

setting)

•

LFEAT 10

•

LFEAT **

3 When you're finished, press

ATT 0 dB

(cursor up/down) to choose the

– No limiting (recommended

– 10dB of limiting – No sound from LFE channel

RETURN

2 Use

/

select the ‘VOL C.’ setting you want.

•

VOL C. OFF

the volume of the plasma display

•

VOL C. ON

to one of the inputs that use the plasma display ( functions below), the volume on the plasma display is muted so only sound from the receiver is heard.

3 Assign any input source connected to the plasma display to the corresponding input number.

Use

/

source ( (cursor up/down) to select the input number.

This matches the receiver’s input source with a numbered video input on the plasma display. For example, assign connected the your DVD video output to video input 3 on the plasma display.

4 When you're finished, press

(cursor up/down) and

– The receiver does not control

– When the receiver is switched

DVD/LD

(cursor left/right) to select the

DVD, TV, DVR

, or another one of

VDEO

DVD:3

if you have

ENTER

), then

RETURN

/

SR+ Setup for Pioneer plasma displays

Make the following settings if you have connected a Pioneer plasma display to this receiver using an SR+ cable. Note that the number of function settings available will depend on the plasma display you’ve connected.

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