Pioneer VSX-917V User Manual

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AUDIO/VIDEO MULTI-CHANNEL RECEIVER

VSX-917V

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Operating Instructions

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WARNING – TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK

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

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

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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).

For U.S. and Australia Model

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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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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.

FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY

This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. Product Name: AUDIO/VIDEO MULTI-CHANNEL RECEIVER Model Number: VSX-917V-K, VSX-917V-S Responsible Party Name: PIONEER ELECTRONICS SERVICE INC. Address: 1925 E. DOMINGUEZ ST. LONG BEACH, CA 90801-1760, USA Phone: 1-800-421-1404

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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.

ATTACHMENTS — 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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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.

Contents

01 Before you start

Checking what’s in the box . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Loading the batteries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Installing the receiver . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Ventilation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

02 5 minute guide

Introduction to home theater . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

Listening to Surround Sound . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

Automatically setting up for surround sound

(MCACC). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

CATEGORY

TV VOL

TUNE

ENTER

TUNE

TV CONTROL

INPUT SELECT

CLASS

DISC

ENTER

T.EDIT

RETURN

TV CH

VOL

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

MASTER

MCACC/ AUDIO IN

VOLUME

UPDOWN

If you have a tripod, use it to place the microphone so that it’s about ear level at your normal listening position. Otherwise, place the microphone at ear level using a table or a chair.

3 Press then press the

RECEIVER

SETUP

on the remote control,

button.

An on-screen display (OSD) appears on your TV. Use /// and ENTER on the remote control to navigate through the screens and select menu items. Press RETURN to exit the current menu.

• Press SETUP at any time to exit the System Setup menu.

4 Select ‘Auto MCACC’ from the System Setup menu then press ENTER.

System Setup

1.Surr Back System

2.Auto MCACC

3.Manual MCACC

4.Manual SP Setup

5.Input Assign

6.Other Setup

 : Exit

2. Auto MCACC

Surr Back System Normal (SB) ]

 : Cancel ENTER : Start

5 Make sure ‘Normal (SB)’ is selected then press ENTER.

Try to be as quiet as possible after pressing ENTER. The system outputs a series of test tones to establish the ambient noise level.

Note

1 • The screensaver automatically starts 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.

• The OSD will not appear if you have connected using the HDMI output to your TV. Use component, S-video or composite connections for system setup. 2 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 35 and make sure to connect your speakers as necessary before continuing.

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6 Follow the instructions on-screen.

• Make sure the microphone is connected.

• If you’re using a subwoofer, it is

automatically detected every time you switch on the system. Make sure it is on and the volume is turned up.

• See below for notes regarding background

noise and other possible interference.

7 Wait for the test tones to finish.

A progress report is displayed on-screen while the receiver outputs test tones to determine the speakers present in your setup. Try to be as quiet as possible while it’s doing this.

2.Auto MCACC

Now Analyzing

Environment Check Ambient Noise [ OK ] Microphone [ ] Speaker YES/NO [ ]

OK OK

:Cancel

• For correct speaker settings, do not adjust

the volume during the test tones.

8 Confirm the speaker configuration.

The configuration shown on-screen should reflect the actual speakers you have.

2.Auto MCACC

Check!

Front [ YES ] Center [ YES ] Surround [ YES ] SB [ Yx2 ] SUB W. [ YES ]

30:Next

:Cancel

If the speaker configuration displayed isn’t correct, use / to select the speaker and / to change the setting (and number for surround back). When you’re finished, go to the next step.

If you see an error message (ERR) in the right side column, there may be a problem with the speaker connection. If selecting RETRY doesn’t fix the problem, turn off the power and check the speaker connections.

9 Make sure ‘OK’ is selected, then press ENTER.

If the screen in step 8 is left untouched for 30 seconds, and the ENTER button is not pressed in step 9 the Auto MCACC setup will start again from the beginning.

A progress report is displayed on-screen while the receiver outputs more test tones to determine the optimum receiver settings for channel level, speaker distance, and Acoustic Calibration EQ.

2.Auto MCACC

Now Analyzing

Surround Analyzing Speaker System [ ] Speaker Distance [ ] Channel Level [ ] Acoustic Cal EQ [ ]

:Cancel

Again, try to be as quiet as possible while this is happening. It may take 3 to 8 minutes.

10 The Auto MCACC Setup has finished! Select ‘SKIP’ to go back to the System Setup menu.

The MCACC indicator on the front panel will light to show the setup is 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 35).

You can also choose to view the settings by selecting individual parameters from the

Analyzed Data Check screen:

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Note

1 • Depending on the characteristics of your room, sometimes identical speakers with cone sizes of around 12 cm (5 inches) will end up with different size settings. You can correct the setting manually using the Speaker Setting on page 41.

• 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.

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• Speaker Setting – The size and number of

speakers you’ve connected (see page 41 for more on this)

• Speaker Distance – The distance of your

speakers from the listening position (see page 43 for more on this)

• Channel Level – The overall balance of

your speaker system (see page 42 for more on this)

• Acoustic Cal EQ – Adjustments to the

frequency balance of your speaker system based on the acoustic characteristics of your room (see page 38 for more on this)

Press RETURN after you have finished checking each screen. When you’re finished, select SKIP to go back to the System Setup menu.

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.

Better sound using Phase Control

This receiver’s Phase Control feature uses phase correction measures to make sure your sound source arrives at the listening position in phase, preventing unwanted distortion and/ or coloring of the sound (see illustration below).

P H A

E C

O N

T R O

Sound

source

P H A

E C

O N

T R O

Sound

source

O N

Front speaker

Subwoofer

Front speaker

Subwoofer

Phase Control technology provides coherent sound reproduction through the use of phase

matching

for an optimal sound image at your listening position. The default setting is on and we recommend leaving Phase Control switched on for all sound sources.

STEREO/

AUTO SURR

F.S.SURR

ACOUSTIC EQPHASE

EFFECT/CH SEL LEVEL

SHIFT

STANDARD ADV.SURR

SOUND

DIALOG

RETRIEVER

Listening position

• Press PHASE (PHASE CONTROL) to switch on phase correction.

Note

1 Phase matching is a very important factor in achieving proper sound reproduction. If two waveforms are 'in phase', they crest and trough together, resulting in increased amplitude, clarity and presence of the sound signal. If a crest of a wave meets a trough (as shown in the upper section of the diagram above) then the sound will be 'out of phase' and an unreliable sound image will be produced.

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Chapter 3:

Connecting up

Making cable connections

Important

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

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

• Before unplugging the power cord, switch the power into standby.

Analog audio cables

Use stereo RCA phono cables to connect analog audio components. These cables are typically red and white, and you should connect the red plugs to R (right) terminals and white plugs to L (left) terminals.

Analog audio cables

Right (red)

Left (white)

Digital audio cables

Commercially available coaxial digital audio cables or optical cables should be used to

connect digital components to this receiver.

Video cables

Standard RCA video cables

These cables are the most common type of video connection and are used to connect to the composite video terminals. The yellow plugs distinguish them from cables for audio.

tandard RCA video cable

S-video cables

S-video cables give you a 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 (Y) signal and the color (PB

R) signals and then output. In this way,

and P interference between the signals is avoided.

Component video cables

Green (Y)

Blue (P

Red (P

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Coaxial digital audio cable Optical cable

Note

1 • 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.

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About the video converter

When the video converter is enabled, all analog video sources are output through all of the MONITOR VIDEO OUT jacks (HDMI and highdefinition progressive component video cannot

be converted). Setup on page 65 to switch the video converter on or off.

If several video components are assigned to the same input function (see The Input Assign menu on page 62), the converter gives priority to component, S-video, then composite (in that order).

This product incorporates copyright protection technology that is protected by U.S. patents and other intellectual property rights. Use of this copyright protection technology must be authorized by Macrovision Corporation, and is intended for home and other limited consumer uses only unless otherwise authorized by Macrovision. Reverse engineering or disassembly is prohibited.

See Digital Video Converter

Note

1 You must connect your monitor/TV to the receiver’s HDMI/component video outputs when connecting these video sources. If the video signal does not appear on your TV or plasma display, try adjusting the resolution settings on your component or display. Note that some components (such as video game units) have resolutio ns that may not be converted. In this case, use an (analog) S-video or composite connection.

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Connecting a DVD player and TV

This page shows you how to connect your DVD player and TV to the receiver.

1 Connect a coaxial digital audio output on your DVD player to the DIGITAL COAX 1 (DVD/LD) input on this receiver.

Use a coaxial digital audio cable for the connection.

2 Connect the composite video output and the stereo analog audio outputs

DVD player to the DVD/LD inputs on this receiver.

Use a standard RCA video cable3 and a stereo RCA phono cable for the connection.

• If your DVD player has multichannel analog outputs, see Connecting the multichannel analog outputs below for how to connect it.

3 Connect the analog audio outputs from your TV to the TV/SAT inputs on this receiver.

This will allow you to play the sound from the TV's built-in tuner. Use a stereo RCA phono cable to do this.

•If your TV has a built-in digital decoder, you can also connect an optical digital audio output from your TV to the DIGITAL OPT 2 (TV/SAT) input on this receiver. Use an optical cable for the connection.

4 Connect the MONITOR OUT video jack on this receiver to a video input on your TV.

Use a standard RCA video cable to connect to the composite video jack.

on your

DIGITAL

AUDIO OUT

OPTICAL

DIGITAL OUT

(

TV/ SAT

(CD)

ASSIGNABLE

DIGITAL IN

ASSIGNABLE

DIGITAL IN

This receiver

COAXIAL

DIGITAL OUT

OPT

)

OPT

OUT

COAX

(

)

DVR/VCR

COAX

(

)

DVD/LD

OUT

AUDIO

DVD player

ANALOG AUDIO OUT

AUX

DVR/ VCR

LOOP

ANTENNA

TV/ SAT

DVD

/LD

FRONT

D V D

5.1CH INPUT

PLAY

CD-R

/TAPE

/MD

REC

AUDIORL

ANALOG OUT

FM UNBAL

Ω

VIDEO

OUT

CONTROL

OUT

MONITOR OUT

SUB WOOFER

PREOUT

VIDEO IN

MONITOR OUT

S-VIDEO

VIDEO OUT

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OUT

DVR/ VCR

TV/ SAT

DVD /LD

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Nederlands

Español

Note

1 If your DVD player only has an optical digital output, you can connect it to the optical input on this receiver using an optical cable. When you set up the receiver you'll need to tell the receiver which input you connected the player to (see The Input Assign menu on page 62). 2 This connection will allow you to make analog recordings from your DVD player. 3 For better quality, you can also connect with S-video using the S-VIDEO DVD/LD jack. If your player also has a component video output, you can connect this too. See Using the component video jacks on page 17 for more on this. 4 For better quality, you can also connect with S-video using the S-VIDEO MONITOR OUT jack. See Using the component video jacks on page 17 if you want to use the component video outputs to connect this receiver to your TV.

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Connecting the multichannel analog outputs

For DVD Audio and SACD playback, your DVD player may have 5.1 channel analog outputs.In this case, you can connect the multichannel analog outputs to the multichannel inputs of

this receiver as shown below.

This receiver

ASSIGNABLE DIGITAL IN

DIGITAL OUT

(

TV/ SAT

(CD)

ASSIGNABLE DIGITAL IN

AUX

OPT

)

OPT

OUT

COAX

(

)

DVR/VCR

COAX

(

)

DVD/LD

OUT

RL RL

FRONT OUTPUT

FM UNBAL

Ω

DVR/ VCR

LOOP

ANTENNA

VIDEO

TV/ SAT

DVD

/LD

FRONT

D V D

5.1CH INPUT

PLAY

CD-R /TAPE

/MD

REC

AUDIO

CENTER

OUTPUT

DVD/multi-channel decoder with multi-channel analog output jacks

OUT

CONTROL

OUT

MONITOR OUT

SUB WOOFER

PREOUT

SURROUND

OUTPUT

CENTER

MONITOR OUT

SURROUND

DVD 5.1CH INPUT

OUT

DVR/ VCR

TV/ SAT

DVD

/LD

S-VIDEO

E R S

SUB WOOFER OUTPUT

SUB WOOFER

SIRIUS IN

(

DVR/V

MONITOR OU

FRONT

VIDEO

OUTPUT

1 Connect a set of audio/video outputs on the set-top box component to the TV/SAT

AUDIO and VIDEO inputs on this receiver.

Use a stereo RCA phono cable for the audio connection and a standard RCA video cable for

the video connection.

2 Connect an optical digital audio output from your set-top box component to the DIGITAL OPT 2 (TV/SAT) input on this receiver.

Use an optical cable for the connection.

This receiver

DIGITAL OUT

(

TV/ SAT

ASSIGNABLE

DIGITAL IN

OPT

)

OPT

(CD)

ASSIGNABLE

DIGITAL IN

XM IN

COAX

(

DVR/VCR

COAX

(

DVD/LD

AUX

OUT

)

OUT

AUDIO

FM UNBAL

Ω

DVR/ VCR

LOOP

ANTENNA

TV/ SAT

DVD

/LD

FRONT

D V D

5.1CH

INPUT

PLAY

CD-R

/TAPE

/MD

REC

VIDEO

OUT

CONTROL

OUT

MONITOR OUT

SUB WOOFER

PREOUT

MONITOR OUT

OUT

S-VIDEO

DVR/ VCR

TV/ SAT

DVD

/LD

2 1

DIGITAL OUT

OPTICAL COAXIAL

Connecting a satellite receiver

AV OUT

or other digital set-top box

Satellite and cable receivers, and terrestrial digital TV tuners are all examples of so-called `set-top boxes'.

Note

1 The multichannel input can only be used when DVD 5.1 ch is selected (see page 34). 2 If you've already connected your TV to the TV/SAT inputs, simply choose another input. However, to receive a signal, you'll need to press the input select button for the input you connected the set-top box to. 3 For better quality, you can also connect with S-video using the S-VIDEO TV/SAT jack. If your set-top box also has a component video output, you can connect this too. See Using the component video jacks on page 17 for more on this. 4 If your satellite/cable receiver doesn’t have a digital audio output, omit this step. If it only has a coaxial digital output, you can connect it to one of the coaxial inputs on this receiver using a coaxial digital audio cable. When you set up t he receiver you'll need to tell the receiver which input you connected the set-top box to (see The Input Assign menu on page 62).

STB

VIDEOAUDIOR

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Connecting other audio components

The number and kind of connections depends on the kind of component you’re connecting.

Follow the steps below to connect a CD-R, MD, DAT, tape recorder or other audio component.

1 If your component has a digital output, connect this to a digital input on the receiver as shown.

The example shows a coaxial connection to the CD digital input jack using a coaxial digital audio cable.

2 If necessary, connect the analog audio outputs of the component to a set of spare audio inputs on this receiver.

You’ll need to make this connection for components without a digital output, or if you want to record from a digital component. Use a stereo RCA phono cable as shown.

3 If you're connecting a recorder, connect the analog audio outputs (REC) to the analog audio inputs on the recorder.

The example shows an analog connection to the CD-R/TAPE/MD analog output jack using a stereo RCA phono cable.

4 If your recorder has a digital input, connect it to the digital output on the receiver as shown.

Use an optical cable to make this connection.

This receiver

DIGITAL OUT

OPT

(

)

TV/ SAT

ASSIGNABLE

DIGITAL IN

(CD)

ASSIGNABLE

DIGITAL IN

COAX

(

DVR/VCR

COAX

(

OPT

DVD/LD

OPTICAL COAXIAL

DIGITAL OUT

OUT

)

OUT

AUDIO

3 2

CD-R, MD, DAT,

AUX

FM UNBAL

Ω

DVR/ VCR

LOOP

ANTENNA

VIDEO

TV/ SAT

DVD

/LD

FRONT

D V D

5.1CH INPUT

PLAY

CD-R /TAPE

/MD

REC

AUDIO IN

Tape recorder, etc.

OPTICAL

DIGITAL IN

About the WMA9 Pro decoder

This unit has an on-board Windows Media® Audio 9 Professional (WMA9 Pro) decoder, so it is possible to playback WMA9 Pro-encoded audio using a coaxial or optical digital connection when connected to a WMA9 Procompatible player.

OUT

CONTROL

OUT

MONITOR OUT

SUB WOOFER

PREOUT

MONITOR OUT

S-VIDEO

OUT

PLAY

AUDIO OUT

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TV/ SAT

DVD /LD

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Note

1 Note that you must connect digital components to analog audio jacks if you want to record to/from digital components (like an MD) to/from analog components.

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However, the connected DVD player, set-top box, etc. must be able to output WMA9 Pro format audio signals through a coaxial or optical digital output.

Microsoft, Windows Media®, and the Windows logo are trademarks, or registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries.

Connecting other video components

This receiver has audio/video inputs and outputs suitable for connecting analog or digital video recorders, including VCRs, DVDrecorders and HDD recorders.

1 Connect a set of audio/video outputs on the recorder to the DVR/VCR AUDIO and VIDEO inputs on this receiver.

Use a stereo RCA phono cable for the audio connection and a standard RCA video cable for

the video connection.

2 Connect a set of audio/video inputs on the recorder to the DVR/VCR AUDIO and VIDEO outputs on this receiver.

Use a stereo RCA phono cable for the audio connection and a standard RCA video cable for

the video connection.

3 Connect a coaxial digital audio output on your video component to the DIGITAL COAX 2 (DVR/VCR) input on this receiver.

Use a coaxial digital audio cable for the connection.

4 If your video component has a digital input, connect it to the digital output on the receiver as shown.

Use an optical cable to make this connection.

This receiver

DIGITAL OUT

(

TV/ SAT

ASSIGNABLE

DIGITAL IN

OPTICAL COAXIAL

DIGITAL OUT

OPTICAL

DIGITAL IN

OPT

)

(CD)

ASSIGNABLE

DIGITAL IN

COAX

(

DVR/VCR

COAX

(

DVD/LD

OPT

AUX

OUT

)

OUT

AUDIO

FM UNBAL

Ω

DVR/ VCR

TV/ SAT

DVD /LD

FRONT

PLAY

CD-R

/TAPE

/MD

REC

OUT

CONTROL

LOOP

ANTENNA

VIDEO

OUT

MONITOR OUT

D V D

5.1CH

SUB

INPUT

WOOFER

PREOUT

1 2

R L

REC

AUDIO IN

VIDEO IN

R L

AUDIO OUT

VCR, DVR, LD player, etc.

MONITOR OUT

S-VIDEO

OUT

PLAY

OUT

DVR/ VCR

TV/ SAT

DVD

/LD

VIDEO OUT

Note

1 For better quality, you can also connect with S-video using the S-VIDEO DVR/VCR IN jack. If your video component also has a component video output, you can connect this too. See Using the component video jacks on page 17 for more on this. 2 For better quality, you can also connect with S-video using the S-VIDEO DVR/VCR OUT jack. 3 If your video component only has an optical digital output, you can connect it to the optical input on this receiver using an optical cable. When you set up the receiver you'll need to tell the receiver which input you connected the player to (see The Input Assign menu on page 62).

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Using the component video jacks

Component video should deliver superior picture quality when compared to composite video. A further advantage (if your source and TV are both compatible) is progressive-scan video, which delivers a very stable, flicker-free picture. See the manuals that came with your TV and source component to check whether they are compatible with progressive-scan video.

Important

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

VIDEO MONITOR OUT jacks.

1 Connect the component video outputs of your source to a set of component video inputs on this receiver.

Use a three-way component video cable for the connection.

2 Assign the component video inputs to the input source you've connected.

• Since they are assignable, it doesn’t matter which component video inputs you use for which source. After connecting everything, you’ll need to assign the component video inputs—see The Input Assign menu on page 62.

3 Connect the COMPONENT VIDEO MONITOR OUT jacks on this receiver to the component video inputs on your TV or monitor.

Use a three-way component video cable.

Connecting to the front panel video terminal

Front video connections are accessed via the front panel using the VIDEO/FRONT AUDIO button. Press VIDEO/FRONT AUDIO and select VIDEO input. There are standard audio/ video jacks as well as an optical input. Hook them up the same way you made the rear panel connections.

his receiver

SIRIUS

CD-R/TAPE/MD

FM/AM

VIDEO INPUT

AUDIO RLVIDEO DIGITAL IN

AUX

MCACC/ AUDIO IN

Video

camera

(etc.)

VIDEO OUTPUT

DIGITAL OUT

Connecting to the front panel audio mini jack

Front audio connections are accessed via the front panel using the VIDEO/FRONT AUDIO botton. Press VIDEO/FRONT AUDIO and select F.AUDIO input. Use a stereo mini-jack cable to connect a digital audio player.

SIRIUS

CD-R/TAPE/MD

FM/AM

VIDEO INPUT

AUDIO RLVIDEO DIGITAL IN

AUX

MCACC/

AUDIO IN

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Portable CD player (etc.)

AUDIO OUT

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Connecting antennas

Connect the AM loop antenna and the FM wire antenna as shown below. To improve reception and sound quality, connect external antennas (see Using external antennas on page 18).

fig. a fig. b fig. c

FM UNBAL

LOOP

Ω

1 Pull off the protective shields of both AM antenna wires.

2 Push open the tabs, then insert one wire fully into each terminal, then release the tabs to secure the AM antenna wires.

3 Fix the AM loop antenna to the attached stand.

To fix the stand to the antenna, bend in the direction indicated by the arrow (fig. a) then clip the loop onto the stand (fig. b).

• If you plan to mount the AM antenna to a wall or other surface, secure the stand with screws (fig. c) before clipping the loop to the stand. Make sure the reception is clear.

4 Place the AM antenna on a flat surface and in a direction giving the best reception.

5 Connect the FM wire antenna in the same way as the AM loop antenna.

For best results, extend the FM antenna fully and fix to a wall or door frame. Don’t drape loosely or leave coiled up.

Using external antennas

To improve FM reception

Use an F connector to connect an external FM antenna.

FM UNBAL

LOOP

Ω

F connector

To improve AM reception

Connect a 5 m to 6 m (15 ft. to 18 ft.) length of vinyl-coated wire to the AM antenna terminal without disconnecting the supplied AM loop antenna.

For the best possible reception, suspend horizontally outdoors.

Outdoor antenna

5 m to 6 m

(15 ft. to 18 ft.)

FM UNBAL

Ω

LOOP

Indoor antenna (vinyl-coated wire)

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Connecting the 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.

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 (+/–) terminals on the receiver match

those on the speakers.

You can use speakers with a nominal impedance between 6 Ω to 16 Ω

(please see Switching the speaker impedance on page 69 if you plan to use speakers with an impedance of less than 8 Ω).

Front speakers

Center speaker

LR C LSRS

SUB

CEN-

WOOFER

DIGITAL OUT

OPT

(

)

TV/ SAT

OPT

OUT

(CD)

ASSIGNABLE

DIGITAL IN

ASSIGNABLE

DIGITAL IN

COAX

(

)

DVR/VCR

COAX

(

)

DVD/LD

OUT

AUDIO

This receiver

AUX

FM UNBAL 75

OUT

CONTROL

DVR/ VCR

LOOP

ANTENNA

VIDEO

OUT

TV/ SAT

DVD

MONITOR

/LD

OUT

FRONT

D V D

5.1CH

SUB

INPUT

PLAY

WOOFER

CD-R

PREOUT

/TAPE

/MD

REC

TER

MONITOR OUT

SURROUND

DVD 5.1CH INPUT

OUT

DVR/ VCR

FRONT

TV/ SAT

DVD

A B

/LD

S-VIDEO

E R S

Powered

Surround speakers

SIRIUS IN

ASSIGNABLE

COMPONENT VIDEO

MONITOR OUT

(DVD/LD) IN 1

Surround back speakers

SBL SBR

(TV/SAT) IN 2

OUT

HDMI

CENTERSURROUND

SURROUND BACK

AC OUTLET

subwoofer

INPUT

The receiver

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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 Speaker Setting on page 41) to LARGE. 2 If you are using only one surround back speaker, connect it to the surround back left (L) terminal.

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Make sure that the speaker cable you’re using

is properly prepared with about 10 mm (

/8 in.)

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

10 mm (3/8 in.)

• The speaker terminals also accept single banana plugs. (Refer to speaker manual for details.)

Caution

• These speaker terminals are hazardous when live. To prevent the risk of electric shock when connecting or disconnecting the speaker cables, disconnect the power cord.

Hints on speaker placement

Speakers are usually designed with a particular placement in mind. Some are designed to be floorstanding, while others should be placed on stands to sound their best. Some should be placed near a wall; others should be placed away from walls. We have provided a few tips on getting the best sound from your speakers (following), but you should also follow the guidelines on placement that the speaker manufacturer provided with your particular speakers to get the most out of them.

• Place the front left and right speakers at equal distances from the TV.

• When placing speakers near the TV, we recommend using magnetically shielded speakers to prevent possible interference, such as discoloration of the picture when the TV is switched on. If you do not have magnetically shielded speakers and notice discoloration of the TV picture, move the speakers farther away from the TV.

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

• Place the center speaker above or below the TV so that the sound of the center channel is localized at the TV screen. Also, make sure the center speaker does not cross the line formed by the leading edge of the front left and right speakers.

• It is best to angle the speakers towards the listening position. The angle depends on the size of the room. Use less of an angle for bigger rooms.

• Surround and surround back speakers sh ould b e po sitio ned 60 cm t o 90 cm (a f ootand-a-half to three feet) higher than your ears and titled slightly downward. Make sure the speakers don't face each other.

• To achieve the best possible surround sound, install your speakers as shown below. Be sure all speakers are installed securely to prevent accidents and improve sound quality.

Caution

• If you choose to install the center speaker on top of the TV, be sure to secure it with putty, or by other suitable means, to reduce the risk of damage or injury resulting from the speaker falling from the TV in the event of external shocks such as earthquakes.

• Make sure no exposed speaker wire is touching the rear panel, this may cause the receiver to turn off automatically.

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Overhead view of speaker setup

You can also refer to the 3-D speaker setup illustration on page 7.

Front

left

Surround

left

Listening position

Surround back Surround back

left right

Single surround back speaker

Front rightCenter

Subwoofer

Surround

right

The diagrams below show suggested surround and surround back speaker orientation. The first diagram (fig. A) shows orientation with one surround back speaker (or none) connected. The second (fig. B) shows orientation with two surround back speakers connected.

90~120

SBR

fig. A fig. B

SBL

0~60

SBL

AC outlet

Power supplied through this outlet is turned on and off by the receiver's power switch. Total electrical power consumption of connected equipment should not exceed 100 W (0.8 A).

• This unit should be disconnected by removing the power plug from the wall socket when not in regular use (ex. when on vacation).

AC OUTLET

AC 120 V 60 Hz

SWITCHED 100 W MAX

0.8 A MAX

Caution

• Do not connect a TV set, monitor, heater, or similar appliance to this unit's AC outlet.

• Do not connect appliances with high power consumption to the AC outlet in order to avoid overheating and fire risk. This can also cause the receiver to malfunction.

• Since a subwoofer or power amplifier can exceed the 100 W maximum when playing sources at a high volume, this type of equipment should not be connected to the AC outlet.

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7.1 channel

speaker setup

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Chapter 4:

Controls and displays

Front panel

32 4

FM/AM

VIDEO INPUT AUDIO RLVIDEO DIGITAL IN

SIRIUS

AUX

MCACC/

AUDIO IN

CONTROL

STANDBY/ON

PHASE

CONTROL

DIGITAL PRECISION

ACOUSTICEQPHASE

AUTO SURR/

PHONES

DVD/LD TV/SAT

DIRECT

MIDNIGHT/

SOUND

LOUDNESS

RETRIEVER

SPEAKERS

DVR/VCR VIDEO/FRONT AUDIO

SB ch

PROCESSING

TONE

TUNING/

TUNER

SIGNAL

STATION

EDIT

SELECT

SETUP RETURN

MULTI JOG

PROCESSING

CD-R/TAPE/MD

5 6

ENTER

STEREO/ F.S.SURR

STANDARD

LISTENING MODE

ADVANCED SURROUND

VSX-917V

MULTI JOG

MASTER VOLUME

UPDOWN

910

7 823

ACOUSTIC

PHASE

CONTROL

AUTO SURR/

DIRECT

14 15

SOUND

RETRIEVER

SPEAKERS

1 Input select buttons

Press to select an input source.

2 Digital Precision Processing indicator

Lights to indicate digital processing.

3 Character display

See Display on page 23.

4 MCACC indicator

Lights when Acoustic Calibration EQ (page 31) is on (Acoustic Calibration EQ is automatically set to ALL CH ADJUST after the Auto MCACC Setup (page 8) or EQ Auto Setup (page 38)).

ENTER

MULTI JOG

dial

Use the MULTI JOG dial to select various settings and menu options.

MIDNIGHT/ LOUDNESS

SIGNAL SELECT

131211

16 17

SB ch

PROCESSING

TUNING/ STATION

TONE

2118 19 20 22

TUNER

EDIT

SETUP RETURN

MULTI JOG

STEREO/

F.S.SURR

LISTENING MODE

7PHASE CONTROL

Press to switch on/off Phase Control (page 10).

8 ACOUSTIC EQ

Press to select an Acoustic Calibration EQ setting (page 31).

PHONES

jack

Use to connect headphones (when connected, there is no sound output from the speakers).

 STANDBY/ON

Switches the receiver between on and standby.

VIDEO INPUT

See Connecting to the front panel video terminal on page 17.

STANDARD

ADVANCED

SURROUND

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12 MCACC/

AUDIO

IN jack

Use to connect a microphone when performing Auto MCACC setup, or connect an auxiliary component using a stereo mini-jack cable (page 17).

MASTER VOLUME

dial

14 SOUND RETRIEVER

Press to restore CD quality sound to compressed audio sources (page 33).

MIDNIGHT/LOUDNESS

Switches between Midnight and Loudness listening (page 32).

SB ch PROCESSING

Selects surround back channel processing (page 31) or the virtual surround back mode (page 32).

TONE

Press this button to access the bass and treble controls, which you can then adjust with the

MULTI JOG dial (page 33).

SPEAKERS

Use to change the speaker system (page 59) and the impedance setting (page 69).

SIGNAL SELECT

Use to select an input signal (page 33).

TUNING / STATION

Selects the frequency (page 44) and station presets (page 44) when using the tuner.

TUNER EDIT

Press to memorize and name a station for recall (page 44).

22 System Setup menu controls

SETUP – Use with the MULTI JOG dial to

access the System Setup menu (page 8, page 35, page 62).

RETURN – Press to confirm and exit the current menu.

LISTENING MODE

buttons

AUTO SURR/DIRECT

Selects Auto Surround (Auto playback on page 28) or Stream Direct playback (page 30). Also when listening to XM Radio, AUTO SURR selects XM HD Surround feature (page 54).

STEREO

/F.S.SURR

– Switches between stereo playback and Front Stage Surround Advance modes (page 30).

STANDARD – Press for Standard decoding and to switch between the various Pro Logic IIx and Neo:6 options (page 28).

ADVANCED SURR – Use to switch between the surround modes (page 29).

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Display

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SIGNAL

indicators

Lights to indicate the type of input signal:

AUTO – Lights when AUTO signal select is on.

1615 17 1813 14 19 20 21

SB – Depending on the source, this lights

when a signal with surround back channel encoding is detected.

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DIGITAL – Lights when a digital audio signal is detected.

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

ANALOG – Lights when an analog signal is detected.

DTS – Lights when a source with DTS encoded audio signals is detected.

Lights to indicate decoding of a DTS multichannel signal.

2 DIGITAL

Lights to indicate decoding of a Dolby Digital multichannel signal.

2 PRO LOGIC II

2 PRO LOGIC II lights to indicate Pro Logic II

decoding. 2 PRO LOGIC II Pro Logic IIx decoding (see Listening in surround sound on page 28).

5VIR.SB

Lights during Virtual surround back processing (page 32).

DIRECT

Lights when source Stream Direct playback is in use. Direct playback bypasses the tone controls for the most accurate reproduction of a source.

7 AUTO SURR.

Lights when Auto Surround (see Auto playback on page 28) or XM HD Surround (page 54) is on.

ATT

Lights when ANALOG ATT is used to attenuate (reduce) the level of the analog input signal.

9 SLEEP

Lights when the sleep mode is active (see Remote control below).

lights to indicate

Tuner

indicators

– Lights when the mono mode is set

using the MPX button.

– Lights when a stereo FM broadcast is

being received in auto stereo mode.

– Lights when a broadcast is being

received.

11 Speaker indicators

Lights to indicate the current speaker system,

A and/or B (page 59).

12 Character display

Neo:6

Lights to indicate Neo:6 processing.

ADV.SURR.

Lights when one of the Advanced Surround modes has been selected.

15 WMA9 Pro

Lights to indicate decoding of a WMA9 Pro signal.

MIDNIGHT

Lights during Midnight listening (page 32).

17 D.E.

Lights when Dialog Enhancement is switched on (page 33).

LOUDNESS

Lights during Loudness listening (page 32).

19 EX

Lights when a Dolby Digital Surround EX encoded signal is detected.

20 Master volume level

Shows the overall volume level.

21 MCACC channel EQ / Sound Retriever indicators

These indicators show the EQ balance for each channel in Checking your Acoustic Calibration EQ settings on page 40. Also, L and R light when the Sound Retriever is active (page 33).

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Remote control

T.EDIT

ANALOG ATT

MIDNIGHT

DISC

10 11

INPUT

4 5

RECEIVER

SELECT

AUDIO/VIDEO PRE-PROGRAMMED

AUDIO/VIDEO PRE-PROGRAMMED REMOTE CONTROL UNIT

REMOTE CONTROL UNIT

F.AUDIO

TV DVR

DVD

XM RADIO

CD-R/TAPE

SLEEP

SR+

SIGNAL SEL

D.ACCESS

+10

TOP MENU

ST ST

DTV MENU

SETUP

CATEGORY

GUIDE

TV CONTROL

INPUT

TV VOL

SELECT

MPX

AUDIO

SUBTITLE

DISP

STEREO/

AUTO SURR

F.S.SURR

ACOUSTIC EQPHASE

EFFECT/CH SEL LEVEL

SHIFT

RECEIVER

SIRIUS

AMFM

SB ch

DIMMER

TUNE

ENTER

TUNE

TV CH

RECDTV ON/OFF DTV INFO

REC STOP JUKEBOX

HDD

CH CH

STANDARD ADV.SURR

DIALOG

SOURCE

TV CTRL

RECEIVER

CLASS

ENTER

RETURN

VOL

MUTE

DVD

SOUND

RETRIEVER

1 RECEIVER

This switches between standby and on for this receiver.

2 MULTI CONTROL buttons

Press to select control of other components (see Controlling the rest of your system on page 47).

3 Number buttons and other receiver/ component controls

Use the number buttons to directly select a radio frequency (page 44) or the tracks on a CD, DVD, etc.

DISC (ENTER) can be used to enter commands 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 button first:

SLEEP – Press to change the amount of

time before the receiver switches into standby (90 min – 60 min – 30 min – Off). You can check the remaining sleep time at any time by pressing SLEEP once.

SB ch – Selects the surround back channel mode (page 31) or virtual surround back mode (page 32).

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

SR + – Switches the SR+ mode on/off (page 61).

DIMMER – Dims or brightens the display. MIDNIGHT – Use Midnight when listening

to movie soundtracks at low volume. Use Loudness to boost the bass and treble at low volume (page 32).

SIGNAL SEL – Use to select an input signal (page 33).

D.ACCESS – After pressing, you can access a radio station directly using the number buttons (page 44).

CLASS – Switches between the three banks (classes) of radio station presets (page 44).

4 Tuner/component control buttons/

SETUP

The following button controls (except SETUP) can be accessed after you have selected the corresponding MULTI CONTROL button (DVD, FM, AM, TV, etc.)

TOP MENU – Displays the disc ‘top’ menu of a DVD.

DTV MENU – Displays menus on a digital TV.

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MENU – Displays the disc menu of DVDVideo discs. It also displays TV and DTV menus.

T.EDIT – Press to memorize and name a station for recall (page 44).

SETUP (Press RECEIVER first to access) Use to access the System Setup menu (see page 35).

CATEGORY – Press to browse digital radio broadcasts.

GUIDE – Displays the guides on a digital TV.

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 35). Also used to control DVD menus/options and for deck 1 of a double cassette deck player. Use the TUNE / buttons to find radio frequencies and use ST / to find preset stations (page 44).

6 TV CONTROL buttons

These buttons are dedicated to control the TV assigned to the TV CTRL button. Thus if you only have one TV to hook up to this system assign it to the TV CTRL MULTI CONTROL button. If you have two TVs, assign the main TV to the TV CTRL button (see page 47 for more on this).

TV – Use to turn on/off the TV power. TV VOL +/– – Use to adjust the TV volume. INPUT SELECT – Use to select the TV input

signal.

TV CH +/– – Use to select channels.

7 Component control buttons

The main buttons (, , etc.) are used to control a component after you have selected it using the MULTI CONTROL buttons.

(TUNE/ST +/–) /

ENTER

The controls above these buttons can be accessed after you have selected the corresponding MULTI CONTROL button (for example DVD, DVR or TV (when connected to a DTV)).

DTV ON/OFF – Switches a digital TV on/off. DTV INFO – Use to bring up information

screens on a digital TV. 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 44).

AUDIO – Changes the audio language or channel on DVD discs.

DISP – Switches between named station presets and radio frequencies (page 45).

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

CH +/– – Use to select channels when using a TV, VCR, DVR, etc.

The following DVR controls can be accessed by pressing SHIFT:

 REC – Starts recording. REC STOP – Stops recording. JUKEBOX – Switches to the Jukebox

feature. HDD/DVD – These buttons switch between

the hard disk and DVD controls for DVD/ HDD recorders.

8 RECEIVER CONTROL buttons

AUTO SURR – Selects Auto Surround

(Auto playback on page 28) or Stream Direct playback (page 30). Also when listening to XM Radio, AUTO SURR selects XM HD Surround feature (page 54).

STEREO

stereo playback and Front Stage Surround Advance modes (page 30).

STANDARD – Press for Standard decoding and to switch between the various Pro Logic IIx and Neo:6 options (page 28).

ADV.SURR. – Use to switch between the various surround modes (page 29).

/F.S.SURR

– Switches between

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PHASE – Press to switch on/off Phase Control (page 10).

ACOUSTIC EQ – Press to select an Acoustic Calibration EQ setting (page 31).

DIALOG – Use to make dialog stand out when watching TV or a movie (page 33).

SOUND RETRIEVER – Press to restore CD quality sound to compressed audio sources (page 33).

9SHIFT

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

10 INPUT SELECT Use to select the input source (use SHIFT for INPUT SELECT ).

11SOURCE

Press to turn on/off other components connected to the receiver (see page 47 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 Controlling the rest of your system on page 47):

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

PRESET – See Selecting preset codes directly on page 48.

DIRECT F – See Direct function on page 49. ERASE – See Erasing one of the remote

control button settings on page 48. RESET – See Erasing all of the remote

control presets on page 48.

READ ID – See Confirming preset codes on page 49.

13 RECEIVER

Switches the remote to control the receiver (used to select the green commands above the number buttons (DIMMER, etc). Also use this button to set up surround sound (page 8, page 35).

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).

16 EFFECT/CH SEL

Press repeatedly to select a channel, then use +/– to adjust the level (see Tip on page 43). Also adjusts the level of the Advanced Surround effects, Dolby Pro Logic IIx Music, and Neo:6 Music parameters (page 29). You can then use the +/– buttons to make these adjustments.

Operating range of remote control

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.

D O W N

7 m (23 ft)

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Chapter 5:

Listening to your system

Important

• Certain features explained in this section will not be possible depending on the source (for example, PCM 88.2 kHz / 96 kHz, DTS 96 kHz (24 bit) or WMA9 Pro sources).

Auto playback

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.

STEREO/

AUTO SURR

F.S.SURR

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

Press repeatedly until AUTOSURR. shows 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.

• When listening to XM Radio, AUTO SURR selects the XM HD Surround feature (page 54).

STANDARD ADV.SURR

If you connected surround back speakers, see also Using surround back channel processing

on page 31.

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

STEREO/

AUTO SURR

STANDARD ADV.SURR

F.S.SURR

• 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, you can select from:

• 2 Pro Logic IIx MOVIE – Up to 7.1 channel sound, especially suited to movie sources

• 2 Pro Logic IIx MUSIC – Up to 7.1 channel sound, especially suited to music sources

• 2 Pro Logic IIx GAME – Up to 7.1 channel sound, especially suited for video games

• 2 PRO LOGIC – 4.1 channel surround sound (sound from the surround speakers

Listening in surround sound

Using this receiver, you can listen to any source in surround sound. However, the

is mono)

• Neo:6 CINEMA – 6.1 channel sound, especially suited to movie sources

options available will depend on your speaker setup and the type of source you’re listening to.

Note

1 • Stereo surround (matrix) formats are decoded accordingly using Neo:6 CINEMA or 2 Pro Logic IIx MOVIE (see Listening in surround sound above for more on these decoding formats).

• The Auto Surround feature is canceled if you connect headphones or select the multichannel analog inputs.

2 If surround back processing (page 31) is switched to OFF, or the surround back speakers are set to NO (this happens automat- ically if the Surround back speaker setting on page 35 is set to anything but Normal (SB)), 2 Pro Logic IIx becomes 2 Pro Logic II (5.1 channel sound). 3 If surround back processing (page 31) is switched to OFF, or the surround back speakers are set to NO (page 41), 2 Pro Logic IIx becomes 2 Pro Logic II (5.1 channel sound).

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CH CH

• 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 SB ON, you can select (according to

format):

• 2 Pro Logic IIx MOVIE – See above

• 2 Pro Logic IIx MUSIC – See above

• ROCK/POP – Creates a live concert sound for rock and/or pop music.

• UNPLUGED – Suitable for acoustic music sources.

• X-STEREO – Gives multichannel sound to a stereo source, using all of your speakers.

• PHONESUR. – Creates the effect of overall surround with headphones.

• Dolby Digital EX – 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 ‘ listening mode.

• ACTION – Designed for action movies with dynamic soundtracks.

• DRAMA – Designed for movies with lots of dialog.

• MONOFILM – Creates surround sound from mono soundtracks.

• ENT. SHOW – Suitable for musical sources.

• EXPANDED – Creates an extra wide stereo

field.

• TV SURR. – Provides surround sound for both mono and stereo TV sources.

• ADV. GAME – Suitable for video games.

• SPORTS – Suitable for sports programs.

Note

1• If you press ADVANCED SURROUND when the headphones are connected, the PHONES SURROUND mode will automatically 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 Using surround back channel processing on page 31.

• When an Advanced Surround listening mode is selected, the effect level can be adjusted using the EFFECT parameter in

Setting the effect options above. 2 Use with Dolby Pro Logic for a stereo surround effect (stereo field is wider than Standard modes with Dolby Digital sources).

AUTO SURR

ADV.SURR

STEREO/

STANDARD ADV.SURR

F.S.SURR

’ repeatedly to select a

Setting the effect options

When using surround effects, there are a number of settings you can adjust.

1Press the setting you want to adjust.

De pen din g on t he c urr ent sta tus / mod e of the receiver, certain options may not appear. Check the table below for notes on this.

2 necessary.

See the table below for the options available for each setting. The defaults, if not stated, are listed in bold.

3 other settings

Setting What it does

Center Width

(Applicable only when using a center speaker)

Dimension

Panorama

EFFECT/CH SEL

Use the +/– buttons

repeatedly to select

to set it as

Press EFFECT/CH SEL again to adjust

Options

Spreads the center channel

between the front right and left speakers, making it sound wider (higher settings) or narrower (lower settings).

Adjusts the surround sound balance from front to back, making the sound more distant (minus settings), or more forward (positive settings).

Extends the front stereo image to include surround speakers for a ‘wraparound’ effect.

0 to 7

Default:

–3 to +3 Default:

OFF

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Setting What it does

Center Image

(Applicable only when using a center speaker)

Effect Sets the effect level for the

a Only available with 2ch sources in Dolby Pro Logic IIx Music mode (also available with 2 Pro Logic II 5.1sound). b Only available with 2ch sources in Neo:6 Music mode.

Adjusts the center image to

create a wider stereo effect with vocals. Adjust the effect from 0 (all center channel sent to front right and left speakers) to 10 (center channel sent to the center speaker only).

currently selected Advanced Surround mode (each mode can be set separately).

Options

0 to 10

Default:

10 to 90

Listening in stereo

When you select STEREO you will 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.

STEREO/

AUTO SURR

STANDARD ADV.SURR

F.S.SURR

• While listening to a source, press

STEREO/F.S.SURR

Press repeatedly to switch between:

• STEREO – The audio is heard with your surround settings and you can still use the Midnight, Loudness, and Tone functions.

• F.S.S.FOCUS – See Using Front Stage Surround Advance below for more on this.

• F.S.S. WIDE – See Using Front Stage Surround Advance below for more on this.

for stereo playback.

Using Front Stage Surround

Advance

The Front Stage Surround Advance function allows you to create natural surround sound effects using just the front speakers and the subwoofer.

STEREO/

AUTO SURR

STANDARD ADV.SURR

F.S.SURR

• While listening to a source, press F.S.SURR

to select Front Stage Surround

Advance modes.

• STEREO – See Listening in stereo above for

CATEGORY

TV CONTROL

INPUT SELECT

CLASS

DISC

ENTER

TUNE

T.EDIT

ENTER

RETURN

TUNE

TV CH

VOL

using your surround back speakers (see Surround back speaker setting below).

• Auto MCACC – This is a quick and effective automatic surround setup (see

Automatically setting up for surround sound (MCACC) on page 8).

• Manual MCACC – Fine tune your speaker settings and customize the Acoustic Calibration EQ (see Manual MCACC speaker setup on page 36).

• Manual SP Setup – Specify the size, number, distance and overall balance of the speakers you’ve connected (see Manual speaker setup on page 40).

• Input Assign – Specify what you’ve connected to the digital, component video and HDMI inputs (see The Input Assign menu on page 62).

• Other Setup – Make customized settings to reflect how you are using the receiver (see The Other Setup menu on page 63).

Surround back speaker setting

•Default setting: Normal (SB)

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.

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1 Select ‘Surr Back System’ from the System Setup menu.

See Making receiver settings from the System Setup menu above if you’re not already at this

screen.

System Setup

1.Surr Back System

2.Auto MCACC

3.Manual MCACC

4.Manual SP Setup

5.Input Assign

6.Other Setup

 : Exit

1.Surround Back System

Surr Back System Normal (SB) ]

 : Finish

2 Select the surround back speaker setting.

• Normal (SB) – Select for normal home theater use with surround b ac k s peak er s i n your main (speaker system A) setup.

• Second Zone – Select to use the (surround back) B speaker terminals to listen to stereo playback in another room (see Second Zone speaker B setup on page 59).

• Front Bi-Amp – Select this setting if you’re bi-amping your front speakers (see Bi- amping your front speakers on page 59).

3 When you’re finished, press RETURN.

You return to the System Setup menu.

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 Automatically setting up for surround sound (MCACC) on page 8.

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) on page 8 if you’re unsure how to do this. Also see Other problems when using the Auto MCACC Setup on

page 10 for notes regarding background noise and other possible interference.

• If you’re using a subwoofer, switch it on and turn up the volume as necessary.

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

See Making receiver settings from the System Setup menu above if you’re not already at this

screen.

System Setup

1.Surr Back System

2.Auto MCACC

3.Manual MCACC

4.Manual SP Setup

5.Input Assign

6.Other Setup

 : Exit

3.Manual MCACC

a.Fine Ch Level

b.Fine SP Distance c.EQ AUTO Setting d.EQ Data Copy e.EQ CUSTOM1 Adjust f .EQ CUSTOM2 Adjust g.EQ Data Check

:Return

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.

• Fine Ch Level – Make fine adjustments to the overall balance of your speaker system (see Fine Channel Level below).

• Fine SP Distance – Make precise delay settings for your speaker system (see Fine Speaker Distance on page 37).

The last five settings are specifically for customizing the parameters explained in Acoustic Calibration EQ below:

• EQ AUTO Setting – Measure the acoustic characteristics of your room and automatically adjust the frequency balance of your speaker system (see Setting the Acoustic Calibration EQ automatically below).

• EQ Data Copy – Copy Acoustic Calibration EQ settings for manual adjustment (see

Copying your Acoustic Calibration EQ settings below).

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• EQ CUSTOM1/2 Adjust – Make detailed manual adjustments to your custom Acoustic Calibration EQ settings (see

Setting the Acoustic Calibration EQ manually on page 39).

• EQ Data Check – Check the ALL CH ADJUST, FRONT ALIGN and custom

settings using the on-screen display (see

Checking your Acoustic Calibration EQ settings on page 40).

Fine Channel Level

•Default setting: 0dB (all channels)

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 Manual speaker setup on page 40.

1 Select ‘Fine Ch Level’ from the Manual 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.

Caution

• The test tones used in the System Setup are output at high volume (the volume increases to –18 dB automatically).

3.Manual MCACC

a.Fine Ch Level

b.Fine SP Distance c.EQ AUTO Setting d.EQ Data Copy e.EQ CUSTOM1 Adjust f .EQ CUSTOM2 Adjust g.EQ Data Check

:Return

2 Select each channel in turn and adjust the levels (+/– 10dB) as necessary.

Use / to adjust the volume of the speaker you selected to match the reference speaker.

When it sounds like both tones are the same volume, press ENTER to confirm and continue to the next channel.

3a.Fine Channel Level

Please Wait . . . 20

Caution! Loud test tones will be output.

:Cancel

3a.Fine Channel Level

L + 0.0dB (Reference) R [ 0.0dB ] C +1.0dB LS [ –3.0dB ] RS [ +10.0dB ] SBL [ –10.0dB ] SBR [ +9.5dB ] SW [ –1.5dB ]

:Finish

• 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 / to select it.

3 When you're finished, press RETURN.

You return to the Manual MCACC setup menu.

Fine Speaker Distance

•Default setting: 10.0 ft (all channels)

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 Manual speaker setup below.

1 Select ‘Fine SP Distance’ from the Manual MCACC setup menu.

The volume increases to the reference level.

3.Manual MCACC

a.Fine Ch Level

b.Fine SP Distance

c.EQ AUTO Setting d.EQ Data Copy e.EQ CUSTOM1 Adjust f .EQ CUSTOM2 Adjust g.EQ Data Check

:Return

2 Adjust the distance of the left channel from the listening position.

3b.Fine SP Distance

L(Reference)

10.0ft

ENTER:Next :Cancel

After pressing ENTER, test tones will be output.

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3 Select each channel in turn and adjust the distance as necessary.

Use / to adjust the delay of the speaker you selected to match the reference speaker. The delay is measured in terms of speaker distance from 0.5 to 45.0 feet (0.1 m to 13 m).

3b.Fine SP Distance

L 10.0ft (Reference R [ 9.0ft ] C 9.5ft  LS [ 6.0ft ] RS [ 6.5ft ] SBL [ 6.0ft ] SBR [ 6.5ft ] SW [ 12.5ft ]

)

:Finish

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 ENTER to confirm 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 / to select it.

4 When you're finished, press RETURN.

You return to the Manual MCACC setup menu.

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 Automatically setting up for surround sound (MCACC) on

page 8, ALL CH ADJUST and FRONT ALIGN (below) 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 ‘EQ AUTO Setting’ from the Manual MCACC setup menu.

3.Manual MCACC

a.Fine Ch Level b.Fine SP Distance

c.EQ AUTO Setting

d.EQ Data Copy e.EQ CUSTOM1 Adjust f .EQ CUSTOM2 Adjust g.EQ Data Check

:Return

3c.EQ AUTO Setting

Set microphone. Turn on Subwoofar.

:Cancel

• Make sure the microphone is connected.

• If you’re using a subwoofer, it is automatically detected every time you switch on the system. Make sure it is on and the volume is at the middle position.

• See Other problems when using the Auto MCACC Setup on page 10 for notes regarding high background noise levels and other possible interference.

2 Wait for the Auto MCACC Setup to finish.

3c.EQ AUTO Setting

Now Analyzing

Environment Check Ambient Noise [ ] Microphone [ ] Speaker YES/NO [ ]

:Cancel

3c.EQ AUTO Setting

Now Analyzing

Surround Analyzing Channel Level [ ] Acoustic Cal EQ [ ]

:Cancel

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

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• ALL CH ADJUST – A ‘flat’ setting where all the speakers are set individually so no special weighting is given to any one channel.

• FRONT ALIGN – All speakers are set in accordance with the front speaker settings (no equalization is applied to the front left and right channels).

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

Copying your Acoustic Calibration EQ settings

If you want to manually adjust the Acoustic Calibration EQ (see Setting the Acoustic Calibration EQ manually below), we recommend copying the ALL CH ADJUST or the FRONT ALIGN settings from the EQ AUTO setup above (or from Automatically setting up for surround sound (MCACC) on page 8) to one of the custom settings. Instead of just a flat EQ curve, this will give you a reference point from which to start.

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

3.Manual MCACC

a.Fine Ch Level b.Fine SP Distance c.EQ AUTO Setting

d.EQ Data Copy

e.EQ CUSTOM1 Adjust f .EQ CUSTOM2 Adjust g.EQ Data Check

:Return

2 Select CUSTOM1 or CUSTOM2 then use / to select the setting you want to copy.

3d.EQ Data Copy

TO FROM

CUSTOM1 CUSTOM1 CUSTOM2 [ CUSTOM2 ]

Start Copy [ OK ]

:Cancel

3d.EQ Data Copy TO FROM

CUSTOM1 ALL CH ADJ CUSTOM2 [ CUSTOM2 ]

Start Copy [ OK ]

:Cancel

• You can also copy from one custom setting to another. For more on the ALL CH ADJUST and FRONT ALIGN settings, see

Setting the Acoustic Calibration EQ automatically above.

3 Select ‘OK’ to copy and confirm.

Setting the Acoustic Calibration EQ manually

Before manually adjusting the Acoustic Calibration EQ, we recommend copying the ALL CH ADJUST or the FRONT ALIGN settings from the auto setup above (or from

Automatically setting up for surround sound (MCACC) on page 8) to one of the custom

settings. Instead of just a flat EQ curve, this will give you a reference point from which to start (see Copying your Acoustic Calibration EQ settings above for how to do this).

1 Select ‘EQ CUSTOM1 Adjust or EQ CUSTOM2 Adjust’ from the Manual MCACC setup menu.

3.Manual MCACC

a.Fine Ch Level b.Fine SP Distance c.EQ AUTO Setting d.EQ Data Copy

e.EQ CUSTOM1 Adjust

f .EQ CUSTOM2 Adjust g.EQ Data Check

:Return

3e.EQ CUSTOM1 Adjust

Test Tone Type ALL CH ADJUST

ENTER:Next :Cancel

2 Select which method you would like to use to adjust the overall frequency balance.

It is best to choose whichever one you copied to the custom setting in Copying your Acoustic Calibration EQ settings above.

• ALL CH ADJUST – All the speakers can be set independently so no special weighting is given to any one channel. When adjusting, test tones will sound for each individual channel.

• FRONT ALIGN – Speakers are set in accordance with the front speaker settings. The sound of the test tone will alternate between the left front (reference) speaker and the target speaker.

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3 Select the channel(s) you want and adjust to your liking.

3e.EQ CUSTOM1 Adjust

Test Tone Type: "ALL CH ADJUST"

Left

40Hz : [ +1.0dB] 125Hz : [ 0.0dB] 250Hz : [ 0.0dB] 4kHz : [ 0.0dB] 13kHz : [ 0.0dB] TRIM : [ 0.0dB]

:Finish

3e. EQ CUSTOM1 Adjust

Test Tone Type: "ALL CH ADJUST"

[ Left ] 40Hz : +1.0dB 125Hz : [ 0.0dB] 250Hz : [ 0.0dB] 4kHz : [ 0.0dB] 13kHz : [ 0.0dB] TRIM : [ 0.0dB]

:Finish

Use / to select the channel. Use / to select the frequency and / to

boost or cut the EQ. When you’re finished, go back to the top of the screen and use / to select the next channel.

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

•The OVER indicator shows in the display if the frequency adjustment is too drastic and might distort. If this happens, bring the level down until OVER disappears from the display.

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 feature. Use / to select TRIM then use / to raise or lower the channel level for the current speaker.

4 When you're finished, press RETURN.

You return to the Manual MCACC setup menu.

Checking your Acoustic Calibration EQ settings

After you have completed an automatic or manual Acoustic Calibration EQ adjustment, you can check the ALL CH ADJUST, FRONT ALIGN and custom settings using the onscreen display.

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

3.Manual MCACC

a.Fine Ch Level b.Fine SP Distance c.EQ AUTO Setting d.EQ Data Copy e.EQ CUSTOM1 Adjust f .EQ CUSTOM2 Adjust

g.EQ Data Check

:Return

3g.EQ Data Check

ALL CH ADJUST

[ Left ]

40Hz : +1.0dB 125Hz : 0.0dB 250Hz : 0.0dB 4kHz : 0.0dB 13kHz : 0.0dB TRIM : 0.0dB

:Return

2 Select the setting you want to check.

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

3 Select the channels you want, pressing ENTER when you’re finished checking each one.

4 When you're finished, press RETURN.

You return to the Manual MCACC setup menu.

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.).

These settings are designed to fine-tune your system, but if you’re satisfied with the settings made in Automatically setting up for surround sound (MCACC) on page 8 , it isn’ t nece ssary to make all of these settings.

Caution

• The test tones used in the System Setup are output at high volume (the volume increases to –18 dB automatically).

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1 Select ‘Manual SP Setup’ then press ENTER.

System Setup

1.Surr Back System

2.Auto MCACC

3.Manual MCACC

4.Manual SP Setup

5.Input Assign

6.Other Setup

 : Exit

4.Manual SP Setup

a.Speaker Setting

b.Crossover Network c.Channel Level d.Speaker Distance

:Return

2 Select the setting you want to adjust.

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

• Speaker Setting – Specify the size and number of speakers you’ve connected (page 41).

• Crossover Network– Specify which frequencies will be sent to the subwoofer (page 42).

• Channel Level – Adjust the overall balance of your speaker system (page 42).

• Speaker Distance – Specify the distance of your speakers from the listening position (page 43).

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

Speaker Setting

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) on page 8 are correct.

1 Select ‘Speaker Setting’ from the Manual SP Setup menu.

4.Manual SP Setup

a.Speaker Setting

b.Crossover Network c.Channel Level d.Speaker Distance

:Return

4a.Speaker Setting

Front SMALL Center [ SMALL ] Surr [ SMALL ]

SMALL x2

SB [ SUB W. : YES

]

:Finish

2 Choose the set of speakers that you want to set then select a speaker size.

Use / to select the size (and number) of each of the following speakers:

• Front – Select LARGE if your front speakers reproduce bass frequencies effectively, or if you didn’t connect a subwoofer. Select SMALL to send the

bass frequencies to the subwoofer.

• Center – Select 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 NO (the center channel is sent to the other speakers).

• Surr – 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 NO (the sound of the surround channels is sent to the other speakers).

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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.

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• SB – Select the number of surround back speakers you have (one, two or none). 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 NO.

• SUB W. – 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 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 NO (the bass frequencies are output from other speakers).

3 When you’re finished, press RETURN.

You return to the Manual SP Setup menu.

Tip

• If you have a subwoofer and like lots of bass, it may seem logical to select LARGE for your front speakers and PLUS 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 to 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 PLUS and YES or the front speakers set to LARGE and 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: 100Hz

This setting decides the cutoff between bass sounds playing back from the speakers selected as LARGE, or the subwoofer, and bass sounds playing back from those selected as SMALL. It also decides where the cutoff will be

for bass sounds in the LFE channel.

1 Select ‘Crossover Network’ from the Manual SP Setup menu.

4.Manual SP Setup

a.Speaker Setting

b.Crossover Network

c.Channel Level d.Speaker Distance

:Return

4b.Crossover Network

Frequency 80Hz

:Finish

2 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.

You return to the Manual SP Setup menu.

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.

Note

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

• If you selected Second Zone or Front Bi-Amp (in Surround back speaker setting on page 35) you can’t adjust the surround

back settings.

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

2 For more on selecting the speaker sizes, see Speaker Setting above.

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1 Select ‘Channel Level’ from the Manual SP Setup menu.

4.Manual SP Setup

a.Speaker Setting b.Crossover Network

c.Channel Level

d.Speaker Distance

:Return

4c.Channel Level

Test Tone Manual

ENTER:Next :Cancel

2 Select a setup option.

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

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

3 Confirm your selected setup option.

The test tones will start after you press ENTER. After the volume increases to the reference level, test tones will be output.

4c.Channel Level

Test Tone [ Manual ]

Please Wait . . .20

Caution! Loud test tones will be output.

:Cancel

4 Adjust the level of each channel using /.

If you selected Manual, use / to switch speakers. The Auto setup will output test tones in the order shown on-screen:

4c.Channel Level

L 0.0dB C [ 0.0dB ] R [ 0.0dB ] RS [ 0.0dB ] SBR [ 0.0dB ] SBL [ 0.0dB ] LS [ 0.0dB ] SW [ 0.0dB ]

:Finish

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

5 When you’re finished, press RETURN.

You return to the Manual SP Setup menu.

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 ‘Speaker Distance’ from the Manual SP Setup menu.

4.Manual SP Setup

a.Speaker Setting b.Crossover Network c.Channel Level

d.Speaker Distance

:Return

2 Adjust the distance of each speaker using /.

You can adjust the distance of each speaker in

0.5 feet increments.

3 When you’re finished, press RETURN.

You return to the Manual SP Setup menu.

Tip

• For best surround sound, make sure the surround back speakers are the same distance from the listening position.

4d.Speaker Distance

L 10.0ft C [ 10.0ft ] R [ 10.0ft ] RS [ 10.0ft ] SBR [ 10.0ft ] SBL [ 10.0ft ] LS [ 10.0ft ] SW [ 10.0ft ]

:Finish

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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 tuner07

Chapter 7:

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 Tuning directly to a station below. Once you are tuned to a station you can memorize the frequency for recall later—see Saving station presets on the next page for more on how to do this.

F.AUDIO

TV DVR

XM RADIO

TUNE

ENTER

TUNE

TV CONTROL

SIRIUS

DIMMER

TV CTRL

RECEIVER

AMFM

ANALOG

SB ch

ATT

MIDNIGHT

CLASS

DISC

ENTER

T.EDIT

RETURN

DVD

CD-R/TAPE

D.ACCESS

TOP MENU

DTV MENU

SETUP

GUIDE

SLEEP

SR+

SIGNAL SEL

+10

ST ST

CATEGORY

1 Press FM or AM to select the band.

2 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 TUNE/ 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.

Manual tuning

To change the frequency one step at a time, press TUNE/.

TV VOL

MPX

AUDIO

DISP

AUTO SURR

SHIFT

INPUT

TV CH

SELECT

RECDTV ON/OFF DTV INFO

REC STOP JUKEBOX

HDD

SUBTITLE

STEREO/

STANDARD ADV.SURR

F.S.SURR

ACOUSTIC EQPHASE

DIALOG

EFFECT/CH SEL LEVEL

RECEIVER

VOL

MUTE

DVD

SOUND

RETRIEVER

High speed tuning

Press and hold TUNE/ for high speed tuning. Release the button at the frequency you want.

Improving FM stereo sound

If the (tuned) or (stereo) indicators don't light when tuning to an FM station because the signal is weak, press the MPX button to switch 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 FM or AM to select the band.

2 Press D.ACCESS (Direct Access).

3 Use the number buttons to enter the frequency of the radio station. For example, to tune to 106.00 (FM), press 1, 0, 6, 0, 0.

If you make a mistake halfway through, press D.ACCESS twice to cancel the frequency and start over.

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

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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 MPX

setting (see previous page) is also stored.

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 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

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

ENTER

ST/

to select the

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 below for how to do this.

2 Press T.EDIT (TUNER EDIT).

The display shows ST. NAME, then a blinking cursor at the first character position.

3 Input the name you want.

Choose a name up to four characters long.

•Use the MULTI JOG d ia l ( fron t p an el) o r t he 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 ENTER is pressed after choosing the fourth character.

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 DISP when listening to a station to switch the display between name and frequency.

Listening to station presets

You will need to have some presets stored to do this. See Saving station presets above if you haven’t done this already.

1 Press FM, then press CLASS to select the class in which the station is stored.

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

2Press you want.

ST/

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

to select the station preset

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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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Making recordings08

Chapter 8:

Making recordings

2 Select the input signal (if necessary).

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 Connecting up on page 11 for more on 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 16 for more on video connections).

ENTER

SB ch

DIMMER

ANALOG ATT

MIDNIGHT

CLASS

DISC

ENTER

T.EDIT

RETURN

INPUT

RECEIVER

SELECT

AUDIO/VIDEO PRE-PROGRAMMED REMOTE CONTROL UNIT

F.AUDIO

TV DVR

DVD

XM RADIO

CD-R/TAPE

SLEEP

SOURCE

TV CTRL

SIRIUS

RECEIVER

AMFM

D.ACCESS

TOP MENU

DTV MENU

SETUP

GUIDE

SR+

SIGNAL SEL

+10

ST ST

CATEGORY

TV CONTROL

TUNE

Press the RECEIVER button then press SIGNAL SEL to select the input signal corresponding to

the source component (see page 33 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.

1 Select the source you want to record. Use the MULTI CONTROL buttons (or INPUT SELECT).

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.

• Recording from XM Radio is not possible.

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Controlling the rest of your system 09

Chapter 9:

Controlling the rest of your system

Operating other Pioneer components

Many Pioneer components have SR CONTROL jacks which can be used to link components together so that you can use just the remote sensor of one component. When you use a remote control, the control signal is passed along the chain to the appropriate

component. Note that if you use this feature, make sure that

you also have at least one set of analog audio or video jacks connected to another component

for grounding purposes.

Receiver

OUT

CONTROL

OUT

Setting the remote to control other components

Most components can be assigned to one of the MULTI CONTROL buttons using the 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.

• You can cancel or exit any of the steps by pressing RECEIVER. To go back a step, press RETURN.

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

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Other Pioneer products

Remote control unit

Note

1 • If you want to control all your components using this receiver’s remote control, refer to Controlling the rest of your system on page 47.

• If you have connected a remote control to the CONTROL IN jack (using a mini-plug cable), you won't be able to control this unit using the remote sensor. 2 • TV codes (for example, codes for TV, CATV, Satellite TV or DTV) can only be assigned to the TV/SAT or TV CTRL button.

• If you assign the FM or AM function to another component, you will have to reassign it to the Pioneer preset code to use this receiver’s built-in tuner.

with CONTROL terminals

Connect to CONTROL terminal of other Pioneer products

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Selecting preset codes directly

INPUT

RECEIVER

SELECT

AUDIO/VIDEO PRE-PROGRAMMED REMOTE CONTROL UNIT

F.AUDIO

DVD

CD-R/TAPE

SLEEP

1 While pressing the RECEIVER button, press and hold the The remote LCD display shows SETUP.

2Use

/

ENTER

3 Press the MULTI CONTROL button for the component you want to control then press ENTER

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

4Use

/

brand name of your component then press ENTER

This should be the manufacturer’s name (for example, P for Pioneer).

5Use

/

name from the list then press

/

6Use 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).

TV DVR

XM RADIO

SOURCE

TV CTRL

SIRIUS

RECEIVER

AMFM

ANALOG

SB ch

ATT

SETUP

SR+

SIGNAL SEL

D.ACCESS

+10

TOP MENU

ST ST

DTV MENU

SETUP

CATEGORY

GUIDE

TV VOL

button.

TUNE

ENTER

TUNE

TV CONTROL

INPUT

DIMMER

TV CH

to select PRESET then press

to select the first letter of the

to select the manufacturer’s

ENTER

to select the proper code from

MIDNIGHT

CLASS

DISC

ENTER

T.EDIT

RETURN

VOL

7 If your component is controlled successfully, press

ENTER

to confirm.

The remote LCD display shows OK.

Erasing one of the remote control button settings

This erases a control assigned to one of the buttons and restores it to the factory default.

1 While pressing the RECEIVER button, press and hold the

SETUP

button.

The remote LCD display shows SETUP.

2Use ENTER

/

to select

ERASE

then press

3 Press the MULTI CONTROL button corresponding to the button setting to be

ENTER

erased then press

The LCD on the remote displays the component.

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

The LCD display shows OK or NO CODE to confirm the button has been erased.

5 Repeat step 4 to erase other buttons.

6 Press the RECEIVER button when you’re done.

Erasing all of the remote control presets

This will erase all preset remote control preset codes.

1 While pressing the RECEIVER button, press and hold the The remote LCD display shows SETUP.

2Use ENTER

/

SETUP

to select

button.

RESET

then press

Note

1 You can’t assign the RECEIVER button.

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3 Press and hold seconds

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

ENTER for about two

Direct function

•Default setting: ON 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.

When direct function is on, any component you select (using the MULTI CONTROL 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 The remote LCD display shows SETUP.

2Use

/

to select

ENTER

3 Press the MULTI CONTROL button for the component you want to control ENTER

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

4Use

/

OFF then press The LCD shows OK to confirm the setting.

to switch direct function ON or

SETUP

ENTER

button.

DIRECT F

then press

Confirming preset codes

Use this feature to check which preset code is assigned to a MULTI CONTROL button.

1 While pressing the RECEIVER button, press and hold the The remote LCD display shows SETUP.

2Use ENTER

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

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

/

SETUP

button.

to select READ ID then press

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1 You can’t use direct function with the TV CTRL 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 Controlling the rest of your system on page 47 for more on this). Use the MULTI CONTROL buttons to select the component

•The TV CONTROL buttons on the remote control are dedicated to control the TV assigned to the TV CTRL button. If you have two TVs, assign the main TV to the TV CTRL button.

Button(s) Function Components

TV Switches the DTV on or off. DTV

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

INPUT SELECT

TV CH +/– Selects channels. Cable TV/Satellite TV/TV/

TV VOL +/– Adjust the TV volume. Cable TV/Satellite TV/TV/

SOURCE Press to switch the component assigned to the TV CTRL

 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

AUDIO Use to switch DTV audio tracks. DTV

DTV MENU Press to display the DTV menu. DTV

GUIDE Use as the GUIDE button for navigating. Cable TV/Satellite TV/TV/

RETURN Use to select closed captioning with DTV. DTV

Number Buttons

+10 button Use to add a decimal points when selecting TV channels. DTV

ENTER/

DISC

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

DTV

Cable TV/Satellite TV/TV/

button on or off.

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

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

DTV

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Button(s) Function Components

MENU Select different menus from the DTV functions. DTV

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

 &

ENTER

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 Controlling the rest of your system on page 47 for more on this).

Use the MULTI CONTROL buttons to select the component.

Button (s) Function Components

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

 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



 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

 REC

(SHIFT+)

REC STOP

(SHIFT+)

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

Go forward channels (channel +). VCR

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.

Stops recording. DVR player

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

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Button (s) Function Components

JUKEBOX

(

SHIFT+)

Number buttons

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

ENTER/

DISC

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

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

 Pauses the tape. Cassette deck

 Stops the tape. Cassette deck

ENTER

/ Fast rewinds/fast forwards the tape. Cassette deck

 &

ENTER

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

CH +/– Selects channels. VCR/DVD/DVR Player

AUDIO Changes the audio language or channel. DVD/DVR Player

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

HDD

+ CH–)

DVD

+ CH+)

Switches to the Jukebox feature. 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

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

Use as the CLEAR button. DVD

Displays the setup screen for DVR players. DVR player

Changes sides of the LD. LD player

Starts playback. Cassette deck

Navigates DVD menu/options. DVD/DVR Player

Selects tracks. CD/MD/CD-R/

(SHIFT

Switches to the hard disk controls when using a DVD/

ENTER button.

player

VCR

DVR Player

HDD recorder.

(SHIFT

Switches to the DVD controls when using a DVD/HDD

DVR Player

recorder.

Cassette deck

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Other connections 10

Chapter 10:

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.

• Do not allow any contact between speaker wires from different terminals.

• You can use speakers with a nominal impedance between 6 Ω to 16 Ω (please see Switching the speaker impedance on page 69 if you plan to use speakers with an impedance of less than 8 Ω).

Using XM Radio

XM Satellite Radio offers an extraordinary variety of commercial-free music, plus the best in sports, news, talk and entertainment. XM is broadcast in superior digital audio from coast to coast. F rom ro ck to reg gae, f rom cl assic al to hip hop, XM has something for every music fan. XM’s dedication to playing the richest selection of music is matched by its passion for live sporting events, talk radio, up-to-theminute news, stand-up comedy, children's programming, and much more. For U.S. customers, information about XM Satellite Radio is available online at www.xmradio.com. For Canadian customers, information about XM Canada is online at www.xmradio.ca.

Connecting your XM Radio receiver

After purchasing an XM Mini-Tuner (sold separately), you will also need to activate the XM Radio digital radio service to receive

broadcasts.

DIGITAL OUT

OPT

(

)

TV/ SAT

OPT

OUT

(CD)

ASSIGNABLE

DIGITAL IN

XM IN

ASSIGNABLE

DIGITAL IN

COAX

(

)

DVR/VCR

COAX

(

)

DVD/LD

OUT

This receiver

1 Connect an XM Mini-Tuner to the XM Radio jack on the rear of this receiver.

You will also need to activate the XM Radio service.

2Press the XM RADIO input.

For best reception, you may need to move the XM Mini-Tuner antenna near a window (the southernmost window should produce the best results).

AUX

FM UNBAL

Ω

DVR/ VCR

TV/ SAT

DVD

/LD

FRONT

D V D

5.1CH INPUT

PLAY

IN CD-R /TAPE /MD

REC

AUDIO

LOOP

ANTENNA

VIDEO

OUT

CONTROL

OUT

MONITOR OUT

SUB WOOFER

PREOUT

MONITOR OUT

S-VIDEO

SATELLiTE RADiO

OUT

DVR/ VCR

TV/ SAT

DVD /LD

SATELLiTE

RADiO

XM Mini-Tuner

XM RADIO (SHIFT+FM)

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to switch to

Note

1 Hardware and required basic monthly subscription sold separately. Premium Channel available at additional monthly cost. Installation costs and other fees and taxes, including a one-time activation fee may apply. Subscription fee is consumer only. All fees and programming subject to change. Channels with frequent explicit language are indicated with an XL. Channel blocking is available for XM radio receivers by calling 1-800-XMRADIO. Subscriptions subject to Customer Agreement available at xmradio.com. Only available in the 48 contiguous United States.

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• If after pressing XM RADIO the display shows Check Tuner, try disconnecting the receiver and tuner connections and then plugging them back in. If the display shows Check Antenna, try disconnecting the tuner and antenna connections and then

plugging them back in.

Listening to XM Radio

After connecting, you will be able to use this receiver to select channels and navigate

categories using the on-screen display. information displayed is as follows:

XM Satellite Radio A

Decades A0

The 50s XM005

Remy Sherman

Lovin' You

Preset class Signal strength Category Preset number

Channel number Artist name Song name

Channel name

Selecting channels and browsing by genre

From the XM Channel Guide, you can browse XM Radio channels in the order that they appear, or you can narrow your channel search by genre.

XM Satellite Radio A

Decades A0

The 50s XM005

Remy Sherman

Lovin' You

XM Channel Guide

Previous [

000 RADIO ID

[

001 XM Preview

[

004 The 40s

[

005 The 50s

[

006 The 60s

[

007 The 70s

[

008 The 80s

[

009 The 90s

 : Exit

The

] ] ] ] ] ] ] ]

Tip

• You can select channels directly by pressing D.ACCESS then the three-digit channel number.

• You can press DISP to change XM Radio information in the front panel display.

• The currently selected channel is automatically chosen (without pressing ENTER) after 10 seconds.

Using XM HD Surround

XM HD Surround uses Neural Surround™ technology to achieve optimal surround sound from XM radio.

• While listening to XM Radio, press SURR

for XM HD Surround listening.

See About Neural Surround™ below for more on this.

About Neural Surround™

Neural Surround™ represents the latest advancement in surround technology and has been adopted by XM Satellite Radio for digital radio broadcasts of surround recordings and live events.

Neural Surround™ employs psychoacoustic frequency domain processing which allows delivery of a more detailed sound stage with superior localization of surround elements. System playback is scalable from stereo up to state-of-the-art multichannel surround.

AUTO

Neural Surround™ is trademark owned by

•Use the then press

/

buttons to select a channel

ENTER

to listen to the XM radio

broadcast.

• To browse by genre, first press CATEGORY, use / to select a genre

then press ENTER.

Neural Audio Corporation.

Saving channel presets

This receiver can memorize up to 30 channels, stored in three banks, or classes, (A, B and C) of 10 stations each.

• To cancel and exit any time, press RETURN.

Note

1 You can check the strength of reception in Using the XM Menu (page 55) 2 It’s easiest if you have your TV switched on to take advantage of the OSDs. You can, however, use just the front panel display

to do everything if you prefer. 3 Select XM000 (RADIO ID) from the on-screen display to check the Radio ID of the XM Mini-Tuner.

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1 Select the channel you want to memorize.

See Selecting channels and browsing by genre above.

2 Press

The display shows a blinking memory class.

3 Press CLASS to select one of the three classes then press preset you want.

You can also use the number buttons to select a preset.

4 Press

After pressing ENTER, the preset class and number stop blinking and the receiver stores the XM channel.

T.EDIT

/

to select the channel

• The default for all presets is XM001.

ENTER

Tip

• You can also press  during reception display to save the information of up to 8 songs. See Using the XM Menu below to recall this information.

Listening to channel presets

You will need to have some presets stored to do this.

1 Press CLASS to select the class in which the channel is stored.

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

2 Press you want.

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

/

to select the channel preset

Using the XM Menu

The XM Menu provides additional XM Radio features.

1 Press

2Use ENTER

Choose between the follwing menu items:

1 In order to activate your radio subscription, you will need the SIRIUS ID (SID) which uniquely identifies your tuner. The SID may be found on a sticker located on the packaging, or on the bottom of the tuner itself. The label will have a printed 12-digit SID number. When you have located the SID, write it down in the space provided near the end of this manual. Connect SIRIUS on the internet at: https://activate.siriusradio.com Follow the prompts to activate your subscription, or you can also call SIRIUS toll-free at 1-888-539-SIRIUS (1-888-539-7474).

Note

TOP MENU

/

to select a menu item then press

Memory Recall

•

saved song information (See Tip above)

•

Channel Skip/Add

to select channels you would like to remove/restore from/to the channel guide.

•

Antenna Aiming

satellite and terrestrial reception.

3 When you’re finished press to return to the reception display.

Connect & Play™, XM Mini-Tuner, XM-Ready® and The Ultimate Playlist are trademarks of XM Satellite Radio Inc. ©2005 XM Satellite Radio Inc. All rights reserved. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners.

– Use / to browse your

– Use / and ENTER

– Check the strength of

TOP MENU

Using SIRIUS Radio

SIRIUS Satellite Radio provides over 120 channels of the best entertainment and completely commercial-free music for your car, home or office. Only SIRIUS has more than 65 original music channels, from today's hits to R&B oldies to classical masterpieces. From authentic country and real bluegrass to cool jazz, hot latin, reggae, rock and many more. Best of all, it's completely commercial-free.

SIRIUS also has more than 55 channels of world-class sports, news and entertainment. Included as part of your subscription, you get up to 16 NFL games a week, up to 40 NBA games a week and up to 40 NHL games a week. (Games are broadcast during their respective seasons.) Coupled with great sports news from ESPN, the SIRIUS sports offering is unrivaled. And don't forget a host of other great news and entertainment, like NPR, CNBC, Fox News, Radio Disney and E! Entertainment Radio. For more information, visit www.sirius.com.

Connecting your SIRIUS Connect Tuner

To receive SIRIUS Satellite Radio broadcasts, you will need to activate your SIRIUS Connect tuner.

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SIRIUS CH Guide

Next [

007 The '70s

]

[

006 The '60s

]

[

005 The '50s

]

[

004 Easy Listening

]

[

003 Love Songs

]

[

002 Lite Pop

]

[

001 Top 40 Hits

]

[

000 Sirius ID

]

ENTER Pr evious

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This receiver

SUB

CEN-

WOOFER

TER

SIRIUS IN

SURROUND

DVD 5.1CH INPUT

COMPONE

MONITOR OUT

FRONT

S P E A

K E R S

SURROUND

ASSIG

(

ASSIGNABLE DIGITAL IN

DIGITAL OUT

TV/ SAT

(CD)

ASSIGNABLE

DIGITAL IN

)

(

DVR/VCR

AUX

OPT

OUT

COAX

)

COAX

(

)

DVD/LD

OUT

AUDIO

FM UNBAL

Ω

DVR/ VCR

TV/ SAT

DVD

/LD

FRONT

D V D

5.1CH INPUT

PLAY

CD-R

/TAPE

/MD

REC

LOOP

ANTENNA

VIDEO

OUT

CONTROL

OUT

MONITOR OUT

SUB WOOFER

PREOUT

MONITOR OUT

S-VIDEO

OUT

DVR/ VCR

TV/ SAT

DVD /LD

Antenna

★

SIRIUS

★

SiriusConnect™ HOME tuner

AC adapter

1 Connect a SIRIUS Connect tuner to the SIRIUS Radio jack on the rear of this receiver.

You will also need to connect the antenna and AC adapter to the Sirius Connect tuner.

2 Press

SIRIUS (SHIFT+AM)

to switch to the

SIRIUS input.

For best reception, you may need to move the SIRIUS Connect tuner antenna near a window (the southernmost window should produce the best results).

• If after pressing SIRIUS the display shows Antenna Error, try disconnecting the

antenna and reconnecting.

If the display shows Check Sirius Tuner, check the connection of the AC adapter and this receiver to the Sirius Connect tuner.

Listening to SIRIUS Radio

After connecting, you will be able to use this receiver to select channels and navigate

categories using the on-screen display. information displayed is as follows:

SIRIUS A

Decades A0

The '50s SR005

Chuck Berry

Johnny B. Good

Preset class Signal strength Category Preset number

Channel number Artist name Song name

Channel name

Selecting channels and browsing by genre

From the SIRIUS Channel Guide, you can browse SIRIUS Radio channels in the order that they appear, or you can narrow your channel search by genre.

SIRIUS A

Decades A0

The '50s SR005

Chuck Berry

Johnny B. Good

• Press

/

to enter the SIRIUS Channel

Guide, then navigate through the channels

/

one at time with the through pages with the

buttons or switch

/

press ENTER to listen to the SIRIUS radio broadcast.

• To browse by genre, first press

CATEGORY, use /// to select a genre then press ENTER.

• To cancel and exit any time, press RETURN.

The

buttons, then

Note

1 You can check the strength of reception in Using the SIRIUS Menu on page 57. 2 It’s easiest if you have your TV switched on to take advantage of the OSDs. You can, however, use just the front panel display to do everything if you prefer.

3 Select SR000 (SIRIUS ID) from the on-screen display to check the Radio ID of the SIRIUS Connect tuner.

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Tip

• You can select channels directly by pressing D.ACCESS then the three-digit channel number.

• You can press DISP to change SIRIUS Radio information in the front panel display.

• The currently selected channel is automatically chosen (without pressing ENTER) after 10 seconds.

Saving channel presets

This receiver can memorize up to 30 channels, stored in three banks, or classes, (A, B and C) of 10 stations each.

1 Select the channel you want to memorize.

See Selecting channels and browsing by genre above.

2 Press

The display shows a blinking memory class.

3 Press CLASS to select one of the three classes then press preset you want.

You can also use the number buttons to select a preset.

4 Press

After pressing ENTER, the preset class and number stop blinking and the receiver stores the SIRIUS channel.

Listening to channel presets

You will need to have some presets stored to do this.

1 Press CLASS to select the class in which the channel is stored.

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

T.EDIT

/

to select the channel

ENTER

Tip

• You can also press  during reception display to save the information of up to 8 songs. See Using the SIRIUS Menu below to recall this information.

2Press you want.

/

to select the channel preset

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

Using the SIRIUS Menu

The SIRIUS Menu provides additional SIRIUS Radio features.

1Press

2Use press

Choose between the following menu items:

3 When you’re finished press to return to the reception display.

TOP MENU

/

to select a menu item then

ENTER

Memory Recall

• saved song information (see Tip above)

• Channel Skip/Add – Use / and ENTER to select channels you would like to remove/restore from/to the channel guide.

• Parental Lock – Use / and ENTER to select channels you would like to place under parental lock. Channels put under parental lock are not displayed in the Channel Guide, but may be accessed by directly inputting their channel number and providing the parenal lock password.

• Antenna Aiming – Check the strength of satellite and terrestrial reception.

• Password Set – Set the parental lock password.

– Use / to browse your

TOP MENU

Connecting using HDMI

If you have a HDMI or DVI (with HDCP) equipped component, you can connect it to this receiver using a commercially available HDMI cable.

The HDMI connection transfers uncompressed digital video, as well as almost every kind of digital audio that the connected component is compatible with, including DVD-Video, DVD-Audio (see below for limitations), Video CD/Super VCD, CD and MP3.

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HDMI/DVI-equipped component

AUDIO OUT

AUDIO LR

DIGITAL OUT

OPT

(

)

TV/ SAT

OPT

OUT

(CD)

ASSIGNABLE

DIGITAL IN

XM IN

ASSIGNABLE

DIGITAL IN

COAX

(

)

DVR/VCR

COAX

(

)

DVD/LD

OUT

HDMI/DVI-compatible monitor or plasma display

DIGITAL OUT

AUX

FM UNBAL

Ω

OUT

CONTROL

DVR/ VCR

LOOP

ANTENNA

VIDEO

OUT

TV/ SAT

DVD

MONITOR

/LD

OUT

FRONT

D V D

5.1CH

SUB

INPUT

PLAY

WOOFER

CD-R

PREOUT

/TAPE /MD

REC

AUDIO

HDMI OUT

SUB

CEN-

WOOFER

TER

SIRIUS IN

MONITOR OUT

SURROUND

DVD 5.1CH INPUT

OUT

DVR/ VCR

TV/ SAT

DVD

A B

/LD

S-VIDEO

E R S

HDMI IN

ASSIGNABLE

COMPONENT VIDEO

MONITOR OUT

FRONT

ASSIGNABLE

(DVD/LD) IN 1

CENTERSURROUND

(TV/SAT) IN 2

OUT

HDMI

SURROUND BACK

1 Use an HDMI cable to connect the HDMI IN 1/2 interconnect on this receiver to an HDMI output on your HDMI component.

2 Use an HDMI cable to connect the HDMI OUT interconnect on this receiver to an HDMI interconnect on a HDMI-compatible monitor.

• The arrow on the cable connector body should be facing right for correct alignment with the connector on the player.

3 To hear audio from your HDMI component through this system, make analog and/or digital connections as necessary.

On the rear panel, you must connect to the audio jacks from a set of audio/video inputs (for example, DVR/VCR as shown in the illustration).

• Without this connection, HDMI audio will still be output from your TV or plasma display (though no sound will be heard from this receiver).

4 Assign the HDMI input(s) you connected to the corresponding input source.

After connecting, you must specify which inputs(s) you are using for your HDMI component in Assigning the HDMI inputs on page 63.

5 Use the input source buttons to select the input source you assigned in the previous step, then press

SIGNAL SEL

after press

RECEIVER

button to select the audio input signal.

You can also use the front panel controls to do this (see Choosing the input signal on page 33).

• If the video signal does not appear on your TV or plasma display, try adjusting the resolution settings on your component or display. Note that some components (such as video game units) have resolutions that may not be displayed. In this case, use an (analog) S-video or composite connection.

About HDMI

HDMI (High Definition Multimedia Interface) supports both video and audio on a single digital connection for use with DVD players, DTV, set-top boxes, and other AV devices. HDMI was developed to provide the technologies of High Bandwidth Digital Content Protection (HDCP) as well as Digital Visual Interface (DVI) in one specification. HDCP is used to protect digital content transmitted and received by DVIcompliant displays.

HDMI has the capability to support standard, enhanced, or high-definition video plus standard to multi-channel surround-sound audio. HDMI features include uncompressed digital video, a bandwidth of up to 2.2 gigabytes per second (with HDTV signals), one connector (instead of several cables and connectors), and communication between the AV source and AV devices such as DTVs.

HDMI, the logo and High-Definition Multimedia Interface are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI licensing LLC.

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Second Zone speaker B setup

After selecting Second Zone in Surround back speaker setting on page 35, you can use the

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 below for the 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 Connecting the speakers on page 19. Make sure to review Hints on speaker placement on page 20 when placing the speakers in another room.

2 Select ‘ System’

See Surround back speaker setting on page 35 to do this.

Switching the speaker system

If you selected Second Zone in Surround back speaker setting on page 35, three speaker

system settings are possible using the SPEAKERS button. If you selected Normal (SB) or Front Bi-Amp, the speaker system is fixed as SPA or SPAB (respectively). The options

below are for the Second Zone setting only.

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

Press repeatedly to choose a speaker system option:

Second Zone’

menu.

MIDNIGHT/

SOUND

LOUDNESS

RETRIEVER

SIGNAL SELECT

SPEAKERS

SB ch

PROCESSING

TUNING/

STATION

from the ‘

TONE

TUNER

EDIT

SETUP RETURN

MULTI JOG

Surr Back

• SPA – Sound is output from the speakers connected to the A speaker terminals (multichannel playback is possible).

• SPB – Sound is output from the two speakers connected to speaker system B (only stereo playback is possible).

• 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 left

speaker

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 (Hi or Low) of the speaker.

FRONT

R L

S P E A

A B

K E R S

CENTERSURROUND

SURROUND BACK

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1 • The subwoofer output depends on the settings you made in Speaker Setting on page 41. However, if SPB is selected above, no sound is heard from the subwoofer (the LFE channel is not downmixed).

• Depending on the Surround back speaker setting on page 35 output from the surround back pre-out terminals may change.

• All speaker systems (except Second Zone connections) are switched off when headphones are connected.

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• Make sure that the + / – connections are properly inserted.

2 Select the the ‘

Surr Back System’

’Front Bi-Amp’

menu.

setting from

See Surround back speaker setting on page 35 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 Hi 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 Normal (SB) or Second Zone in Surround back speaker setting on page 35.

• 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.

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.

Using this receiver with a Pioneer plasma display

If you have a Pioneer plasma display1, 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

DIGITAL OUT

OPT

(

)

TV/ SAT

OPT

OUT

(CD)

ASSIGNABLE

DIGITAL IN

ASSIGNABLE

DIGITAL IN

COAX

(

)

DVR/VCR

COAX

(

)

DVD/LD

OUT

This receiver

AUDIO

Pioneer plasma

AUX

FM UNBAL

Ω

DVR/ VCR

LOOP

ANTENNA

VIDEO

TV/ SAT

DVD

/LD

FRONT

D V D

5.1CH INPUT

PLAY

CD-R

/TAPE

/MD

REC

OUT

CONTROL

OUT

MONITOR OUT

SUB WOOFER

PREOUT

MONITOR OUT

S-VIDEO

display

OUT

DVR/ VCR

TV/ SAT

DVD /LD

Note

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

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

CONTROL OUT

CONTROL IN

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 SR+ Setup for Pioneer plasma displays on page 65 for detailed instructions.

VIDEO

INPUT 1

DVD player

DVD

AUDIO IN

Pioneer plasma

PHASE CONTROL

ACOUSTICEQPHASE

AUTO SURR/

DVD/LD TV/SAT

CONTROL

DIRECT

MIDNIGHT/

SB ch

SOUND

LOUDNESS

PROCESSING

RETRIEVER

STANDBY/ON

PHONES

TUNING/

SIGNAL

SPEAKERS

STATION

SELECT

display

Satellite receiver, etc

DIGITAL PRECISION

PROCESSING

CD-R/TAPE/MD

DVR/VCR VIDEO/FRONT AUDIO

TONE

TUNER

EDIT

MULTI JOG

FM/AM

VIDEO INPUT

AUDIO RLVIDEO DIGITAL IN

SETUP RETURN

VIDEO

INPUT 2

TV/SAT

AUDIO IN

VSX-917

MULTI JOG

ENTER

ADVANCED

STEREO/

SIRIUS

AUX

STANDARD

SURROUND

F.S.SURR

LISTENING MODE

MASTER VOLUME

MCACC/ AUDIO IN

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 SR+ Setup for Pioneer plasma displays on page 65 for 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 Using this receiver with a Pioneer plasma display above for more on this.

2 To switch SR+ mode on/off, press RECEIVER

The front panel display shows SR+ ON or OFF.

display.

INPUT

RECEIVER

AUDIO/VIDEO PRE-PROGRAMMED REMOTE CONTROL UNIT

F.AUDIO

DVD

CD-R/TAPE

SELECT

TV DVR

XM RADIO

SOURCE

TV CTRL

SIRIUS

RECEIVER

AMFM

, then the SR+ button.

D.ACCESS

TOP MENU

DTV MENU

SLEEP

SR+

SIGNAL SEL

+10

TUNE

ST ST

SB ch

DIMMER

CLASS

ENTER

T.EDIT

ANALOG ATT

MIDNIGHT

DISC

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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 SR+ Setup for Pioneer plasma displays on page 65.

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Chapter 11:

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.

1Press then press the

2 Select ‘Input Assign’ from the System Setup menu.

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.

1 Select ‘Digital Input’ from the Input Assign menu.

RECEIVER

on the remote control,

SETUP

System Setup

1.Surr Back System

2.Auto MCACC

3.Manual MCACC

4.Manual SP Setup

5.Input Assign

6.Other Setup

 : Exit

Coaxial - 1 – DVD Coaxial - 2 – DVR Optical - 1 – CD Optical - 2 – TV

button.

5.Input Assign

a.Digital Input

b.Component Input c.HDMI Input

:Return

5.Input Assign

a.Digital Input

b.Component Input c.HDMI Input

:Return

Select the number of the digital input to

5a.Digital Input Setup

Coaxial–1 DVD Coaxial–2 [ DVR ] Optical–1 [ CD ] Optical–2 [ TV ]

:Finish

which you’ve connected the digital component.

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. Select between DVD, TV, CD, CDR, DVR, SIRIUS or OFF.

•Use / and ENTER to do this.

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

4 When you're finished, press RETURN.

You return to the Input Assign menu.

Assigning the component video inputs

•Default settings:

Component 1 – OFF Component 2 – OFF Component 3 – OFF

If you used component video cords to connect your video equipment you must tell the receiver which device it is, or else you may see the Svideo or composite video input instead of the component video signal. For more on this, see Using the component video jacks on page 17.

1 Select ‘Component Input’ from the Input Assign menu.

5. Input Assign

a.Digital Input

b.Component Input

c.HDMI Input

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5b.Component Input

Component–1 OFF Component–2 [ OFF ] Component–3 [ OFF ]

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

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.

Select between DVD, TV, DVR or OFF.

•Use / and ENTER to do this.

• 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 component video MONITOR output (down converting component video is not possible after assigning an input).

4 When you're finished, press RETURN.

You return to the Input Assign menu.

Assigning the HDMI inputs

•Default settings:

HDMI - 1 – DVD HDMI - 2 – TV

If you used HDMI to connect your video equipment, you must tell the receiver which input terminal(s) you have used, so that you see the proper video signal when you select the input source.

1 Select ‘HDMI Input’ from the Input Assign menu.

5. Input Assign

a.Digital Input b.Component Input

c.HDMI Input

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

Select between DVD, TV, DVR or OFF.

•Use / and ENTER to do this.

• To hear audio from your HDMI component (th ro ug h thi s s ys tem) , y ou mu st al so ma ke separate audio connections to the corresponding inputs on the rear of the receiver. For more on this, see Connecting using HDMI on page 57

• If you connect any video component to the receiver using HDMI, you should also have your TV connected to this receiver's HDMI output.

4 When you're finished, press RETURN.

You return to the Input Assign menu.

The Other Setup menu

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

1Press then press the

2 Select ‘Other Setup’ then press

RECEIVER

System Setup

1.Surr Back System

2.Auto MCACC

3.Manual MCACC

4.Manual SP Setup

5.Input Assign

6.Other Setup

on the remote control,

SETUP

button.

6.Other Setup

a.DRC Setup

b.Dual Mono Setup c.LFE ATT Setup d.SR+ Setup e.DVC Setup

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ENTER

:Return

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:Return

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

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

3 Select the setting you want to adjust.

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

• DRC Setup – Specify the amount of dynamic range adjustment to Dolby Digital soundtracks (see Dynamic Range Control Setup on page 64).

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• Dual Mono Setup – Isolate one channel when listening to discs with dual mono encoding (see Dual Mono Setup on page 64).

• LFE ATT Setup – Choose the attenuator level for the LFE channel (LFE Attenuator Setup on page 64).

• SR+ Setup – Specify how you want to control your Pioneer plasma display (SR+ Setup for Pioneer plasma displays on page 65).

• DVC Setup – Specify if you want analog video signals converted for output to your TV (Digital Video Converter Setup on page 65).

4 Make the adjustments necessary for each setting, pressing RETURN to confirm after each screen.

Dynamic Range Control Setup

• Default setting: OFF

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 Setup’ from the Other Setup menu.

6.Other Setup

a.DRC Setup

b.Dual Mono Setup c.LFE ATT Setup d.SR+ Setup e.DVC Setup

:Return

2 Choose the setting that you want.

• OFF – No dynamic range adjustment (use when listening at higher volume).

• MAX – Dynamic range is reduced (loud sounds are reduced in volume while quieter sounds are increased).

• MID – Mid setting.

3 When you're finished, press

You return to the Other Setup menu.

6a.Dynamic Range Control

DRC OFF

:Finish

RETURN

Dual Mono Setup

•Default setting: CH1 You can specify how dual mono encoded Dolby

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

1 Select ‘Dual Mono Setup’ from the Other Setup menu.

6.Other Setup

a.DRC Setup

b.Dual Mono Setup

c.LFE ATT Setup d.SR+ Setup e.DVC Setup

:Return

6b.Dual Mono Setup

Dual Mono [ CH1

:Finish

2 Choose the setting that you want.

• CH1 – Only channel 1 is played

• CH2 – Only channel 2 is played

• CH1 CH2 – Both channels are played through the front speakers

3 When you're finished, press

RETURN

You return to the Other Setup menu.

LFE Attenuator Setup

•Default setting: ATT 0 dB

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

1 Select ‘LFE ATT Setup’ from the Other Setup menu.

6.Other Setup

a.DRC Setup b.Dual Mono Setup

c.LFE ATT Setup

d.SR+ Setup e.DVC Setup

:Return

2 Choose the setting that you want.

• ATT 0dB – No limiting (recommended)

• ATT 10dB – 10 dB of limiting

• LFE OFF – No sound from LFE channel

6c. LFE ATT Setup

LFE ATT ATT 0dB

:Finish

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3 When you're finished, press

RETURN

You return to the Other Setup menu.

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 num be r o f set ti ng s a vail ab le will de pe nd on th e plasma display you’ve connected.

See also Using this receiver with a Pioneer plasma display on page 60.

1 Select ‘SR+ Setup’ from the Other Setup menu.

6.Other Setup

a.DRC Setup b.Dual Mono Setup c.LFE ATT Setup

d.SR+ Setup

e.DVC Setup

:Return

2 Select the ‘PDP Volume Control’ setting you want.

• OFF – The receiver does not control the volume of the plasma display

• ON – When the receiver is switched to one of the inputs that use the plasma display (DVD/LD, or another function 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.

This matches the receiver’s input source with a numbered video input on the plasma display. For example, assign DVD/LD to input-2 if you have connected your DVD video output to video input 2 on the plasma display.

•The Monitor Out Connect should be set to the input that you’ve used to connect this receiver to your plasma display.

6d.SR+ Setup

PDP Volume Control [ ON ] PDP Input Select DVD/LD input–1 TV/SAT [ input–2 ] DVR [ input–3 ] VIDEO [ TV ] Monitor Out Connect [ OFF ]

:Finish

4 When you're finished, press

You return to the Other Setup menu.

6d.SR+ Setup

PDP Volume Control OFF PDP Input Select DVD/LD [ input–1 ] TV/SAT [ input–2 ] DVR [ input–3 ] VIDEO [ TV ] Monitor Out Connect [ OFF ]

6d.SR+ Setup

PDP Volume Control [ ON ] PDP Input Select DVD/LD input–2 TV/SAT [ OFF ] DVR [ input–3 ] VIDEO [ TV ] Monitor Out Connect [ OFF ]

RETURN

:Finish

Digital Video Converter Setup

•Default setting: ON

The video converter allows you to see analog video sources through all of this receiver’s MONITOR VIDEO OUT jacks. Note that the converter gives priority to component, S-video, then composite (in that order). See About the video converter on page 12 for more on this.

1 Select ‘ menu.

2 Choose the setting that you want.

• ON – All analog video signals are output

• OFF – No conversion between video

3 When you're finished, press

You return to the Other Setup menu.

DVC

Setup’ from the Other Setup

6.Other Setup

a.DRC Setup b.Dual Mono Setup c.LFE ATT Setup d.SR+ Setup

e.DVC Setup

:Return

6e. DVC Setup

DVC ON

:Finish

from the MONITOR VIDEO OUT jacks.

formats.

RETURN

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Chapter 12:

Additional information

Troubleshooting

Incorrect operations are often mistaken for trouble and malfunctions. If you think that there is something wrong with this component, check the points below. Take a look at the other components and electrical appliances being used, because sometimes the problem may lie there. If the trouble isn’t sorted out even after going through the checks below, ask your nearest Pioneer authorized independent service company to carry out repair work.

•

If the unit does not operate normally due to external effects such as static electricity disconnect the power plug from the outlet and insert again to return to normal operating conditions.

Problem Remedy

The power does not turn on. • Disconnect the power plug from the outlet, and insert again.

The receiver suddenly switches off and the power indicator blinks.

No sound is output when a function is selected.

No image is output when a function is selected.

No sound from subwoofer. • Make sure the subwoofer is switched on.

No sound from surround or center speakers.

No sound from surround back speakers.

• Make sure there are no loose strands of speaker wire touching the rear panel. This could cause the receiver to shut off automatically.

• After about a minute (you won't be able to switch the unit on during this time), switch the receiver back on. If the message persists, call a Pioneer authorized independent service company.

• Make sure the component is connected correctly (refer to Connecting up on page 11).

• Press MUTE on the remote control to turn muting off.

• Press SPEAKERS to select the proper speaker set (see Switching the speaker system on page 59).

• Press SIGNAL SELECT to select the proper input signal (see Choosing the input signal on page 33).

• Make sure the component is connected correctly (refer to

• Select the correct component (use the input select buttons).

• Check Assigning the component video inputs on page 62 to make sure you’re assigned the correct input.

• The video input selected on the TV monitor is incorrect. Refer to the instruction manual supplied with the TV.

• If the subwoofer has a volume knob, make sure it’s turned up.

• The Dolby Digital or DTS source you are listening to may not have an LFE channel.

• Switch the subwoofer setting in Speaker Setting on page 41 to YES or PLUS.

• Switch the LFE Attenuator Setup on page 64 to LFEATT 0 or LFEATT 10.

• Connect the speakers properly (refer to page 19).

• Refer to Speaker Setting on page 41 to check the speaker settings.

• Refer to Channel Level on page 42 to check the speaker levels.

• Refer to Speaker Setting on page 41 to check the surround back speaker settings.

• Refer to Channel Level on page 42 to check the speaker levels.

• Refer to Using surround back channel processing on page 31 to make sure surround back processing and the sound mode are set for surround back sound.

Connecting up

on page 11).

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Problem Remedy

The PHASE CONTROL feature doesn’t seem to have an audible effect.

Considerable noise in radio broadcasts.

Broadcast stations cannot be selected automatically.

Noise during playback of a cassette deck.

Sound is produced from other components, but not from LD or DVD player.

No sound is output or a noise is output when software with DTS is played back.

During a playback search, noise is output from a DTS compatible CD player.

Everything seems to be set up correctly, but the playback sound is odd.

There seems to be a time lag between the speakers and the output of the subwoofer.

After using the Auto MCACC Setup, the speaker size setting

LARGE

SMALL

(

Can’t operate the remote control.

) is incorrect.

• If applicable, check that the lowpass filter switch on your subwoofer is off, or the lowpass cutoff is set to the highest frequency setting. If there is a PHASE setting on your subwoofer, set it to 0º (or depending on the subwoofer, the setting where you think it has the best overall effect on the sound).

• Make sure the speaker distance setting is correct for all speakers (see Speaker Distance on page 43).

• Connect the antenna (page 18) and adjust the position for best reception.

• Route any loose cables away from the antenna terminals and wires.

• Fully extend the FM wire antenna, position for best reception, and secure to a wall (or connect an outdoor FM antenna).

• Connect an additional internal or external AM antenna (page 18).

• Turn off equipment causing interference or move it away from the receiver (or move antennas farther away from equipment causing noise).

• Connect an outdoor antenna (refer to page 18).

• Move the cassette deck away from your receiver, until the noise disappears.

• Set the SIGNAL SELECT to AUTO, DIGITAL or ANALOG according to the type of connections made. (refer to page 33).

• Set the digital input settings correctly (refer to page 62).

• Make digital connections (refer to page 13) and set the SIGNAL SELECT to DIGITAL (refer to page 33).

• Refer to the instruction manual supplied with the DVD player.

• Set the digital volume level of the player to full, or to the neutral position.

• Make sure the player's settings are correct and/or the DTS signal out is on. Refer to the instruction manual supplied with the DVD player.

• Set the input signal type to DIGITAL (see Choosing the input signal on page 33)

• This is not a malfunction, but be sure to turn the volume down to prevent the output of loud noise from your speakers.

Check that the positive/negative speaker terminals on the receiver are matched with the corresponding terminals on the speakers (see Connecting the speakers on page 19).

• See Automatically setting up for surround sound (MCACC) on page 8 to set up your system again using MCACC (this will automatically compensate for a delay in the subwoofer output).

• Low-frequency noise could have been caused by an air conditioner or motor. Switch off all appliances in the room and rerun the Auto MCACC Setup.

• Replace the batteries (refer to page 6).

• Operate within 7 m (23 ft.), 30° of the remote sensor (refer to page 27).

• Remove the obstacle or operate from another position.

• Avoid exposing the remote sensor on the front panel to direct light.

• Unplug anything connected to the CONTROL IN jack and use remote normally (see Operating other Pioneer components on page 47).

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Problem Remedy

The SR cable is connected, but the connected components can’t be operated with the remote.

The display is dark or off. • Press DIMMER on the control repeatedly to return to the default.

HDMI

Symptom Remedy

No picture or sound.

No picture.

OSD does not appear.

No sound, or sound suddenly ceases.

• Reinsert the SR cable, making sure it’s connected to the right jack (see Using this receiver with a Pioneer plasma display on page 60).

• Make sure an analog connection has been made between the units.

• This feature only works with Pioneer products.

• If the problem still persists when connecting your HDMI component directly to your monitor, please consult the component or monitor manual or contact the manufacturer for support.

• Depending in the output settings of the source component, it may be outputting a video format that can’t be displayed. Change the output settings of the source, or connect using the component, S-video or composite jacks.

• The OSD will not appear if you have connected using the HDMI output to your TV. Use component, S-video, or composite connections when setting up the system.

• Since the HDMI audio signal is sent through this receiver to your TV, you need to make separate connections for audio if you want to hear your HDMI component through this system. See

• If you’ve made separate connections for audio, make sure you have assigned the analog/digital jack(s) to the corresponding HDMI input for the component. See

Assigning the HDMI inputs

• Check the audio output settings of the source component.

Connecting using HDMI

on page 63 to do this.

on page 57 for more on this.

XM radio messages

Symptom Cause Action

Check Antenna The XM antenna is not connected. Check that the XM antenna cable is attached

XM ANT ERR A short-circuit occurring in the antenna or

Updating The radio is being updated with the latest

No Signal The XM signal is too weak at the current location. n/a

Loading The receiver is acquiring audio or program

Off Air The channel currently selected has stopped

CH– – – You have selected a channel that does not exist,

– – – – – – – – There is no artist name/feature, song/program

surrounding antenna cable.

encryption code.

information.

broadcasting.

or that you have not subscribed to.

title, or channel category associated with the channel at this time.

securely.

Make sure that there is nothing unusual with the antenna or antenna cable. Switch the power off then back on again.

Wait until the encryption code has been updated. Channels 00 and 01 should function normally.

Wait until the information has been received.

Select another channel.

The receiver will automatically switch to channel 001 (or the last selected channel).

No action needed.

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SIRIUS radio messages

Symptom Cause Action

Antenna Error Antenna is not properly connected. Check that the antenna cable is

Check Sirius Tuner SIRIUS Connect tuner is not properly connected Check that the 8 pin mini DIN cable

Acquiring Signal The SIRIUS signal is too weak at the current

Subscription Updating Unit is updating subscription. Wait until the encryption code has

Updating Channels Unit is updating channels. Wait until the encryption code has

Invalid Channel Selected channel is not available/does not exist. Select another channel.

Resetting the main unit

Use this procedure to reset all the receiver’s settings to the factory default. Use the front panel controls to do this.

1 Switch the receiver into standby.

2 While holding down the TONE button, press and hold the for about three seconds.

3 When you see RESET? appear in the display, press OK? shows in the display.

4 Press OK appears in the display to indicate that the

receiver has been reset to the factory settings.

ENTER

SETUP

location.



STANDBY/ON button

to confirm.

Switching the speaker impedance

We recommend using speakers of 8 Ω with this system, but it is possible to switch the impedance setting if you plan to use speakers with a 6 Ω impedance rating.

• With the receiver in standby, press STANDBY/ON SPEAKERS

Each time you do this, you switch between the impedance settings:

• SP 6 OHM – Use this setting if your speakers are rated at 6 Ω.

• SP 8 OHM – Use this setting if your speakers are rated at 8 Ω or more.

attached securely.

and AC Adapter are attached securely.

n/a

been updated.



while holding down the

button.

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Specifications

Amplifier section

• Continuous power output (stereo)

Front. . 110 W (20 Hz to 20 kHz, THD 0.2 %, 8 Ω)

• Rated power output (surround / 20 Hz to 20 kHz, THD 0.07 %, 8

Front. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90 W per channel

Center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .90 W

Surround . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90 W per channel

Surround Back . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90 W per channel

• Rated power output (surround / 1 kHz, THD 1 %, 8

Front. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 120 W per channel

Center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .120 W

Surround . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 120 W per channel

Surround Back . . . . . . . . . . . . 120 W per channel

Ω

Audio section

• Input (Sensitivity/Impedance)

CD, DVR/VCR, CD-R/TAPE/MD,

DVD/LD, TV/SAT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 200 mV/47 k

• Frequency response

CD, DVR/VCR, CD-R/TAPE/MD, DVD/LD,

TV/SAT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Hz to 100 000 Hz dB

• Output (Level/Impedance)

DVR/VCR REC, CD-R/TAPE/

MD REC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .200 mV/2.2 k

• Tone control

Bass . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .± 6 dB (100 Hz)

Treble . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .± 6 dB (10 kHz)

Loudness . . . . . . +10 dB/+5 dB (100 Hz/10 kHz)

(at volume level –50 dB)

• Signal-to-Noise Ratio (IHF, short circuited,

A network)

CD, DVR/VCR, CD-R/TAPE/MD,

DVD/LD, TV/SAT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96 dB

Ω

)

• Signal-to Noise Ratio [EIA, at 1 W (1 kHz)]

CD, DVR/VCR, CD-R/TAPE/MD,

DVD/LD, TV/SAT. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .79 dB

Video Section

• Input (Sensitivity/Impedance)

DVR/VCR, DVD/LD, TV/SAT................ 1 Vp-p/75 Ω

• Output (Level/Impedance)

)

DVR/VCR, MONITOR OUT.................. 1 Vp-p/75 Ω

• Frequency response

DVR/VCR, DVD/LD,

TV/SAT  MONITOR. . . . . . 5 Hz to 7 MHz dB

Signal-to-Noise Ratio. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55 dB

Crosstalk. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50 dB

Component video section

• Input (Sensitivity)

DVD/LD, TV/SAT, DVR/VCR................ 1 Vp-p/75 Ω

• Output (Level/Impedance)

MONITOR OUT....................................1 Vp-p/75 Ω

• Frequency response

DVD/LD, TV/SAT,

Ω

DVR/VCR  MONITOR...... 5 Hz to 40 MHz dB

Signal-to-Noise Ratio.................................... 60 dB

FM Tuner Section

Frequency Range................87.5 MHz to 108 MHz

Usable Sensitivity ................... Mono:13.2 dBf, IHF

Ω

50 dB Quieting Sensitivity............. Mono: 20.2 dB

Signal-to-Noise Ratio......Mono: 73 dB (at 85 dBf)

Distortion..............................Stereo: 0.5 % (1 kHz)

Alternate Channel Selectivity....................... 60 dB

Stereo Separation ............................ 40 dB (1 kHz)

Frequency Response ....................30 Hz to 15 kHz

Antenna Input (DIN)..................75 Ω unbalanced

Stereo: 70 dB (at 85 dBf)

(1.3 µV/ 75 Ω)

Stereo: 38.6 dBf

(400 kHz)

(±1 dB)

Note

1 Continuous average power output of 110 watts* per channel, min., at 8 ohms, from 20 Hz to 20 000 Hz with no more than

0.2 %** total harmonic distortion (front).

* Measured pursuant to the Federal Trade Commission’s Trade Regulation rule on Power Output Claims for Amplifiers. ** Measured by Audio Spectrum Analyzer.

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AM Tuner Section

Frequency Range. . . . . . . . . .530 kHz to 1700 kHz

Sensitivity (IHF, Loop antenna). . . . . . . .350 µV/m

Signal-to-Noise Ratio. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50 dB

Antenna . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Loop antenna

Miscellaneous

Power requirements . . . . . . . . . . .AC 120V / 60Hz

Power consumption . . . . . . . . . . .405 W / 545 VA

In standby. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0.5 W

Dimensions

. . . . . . 420 (W) mm x 158 (H) mm x 352.5 (D) mm

Weight (without package). . . . . . . 9.2 kg (20.3 lb)

/16 (W) in. x 61/4 (H) in. x 137/8 (D) in.

Furnished Parts

Microphone (for Auto MCACC setup) . . . . . . . . .1

Dry cell batteries (AA size IEC R6) . . . . . . . . . .2

Remote control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1

AM loop antenna . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1

FM wire antenna . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1

These operating instructions

Note

• Specifications and the design are subject to possible modifications without notice, due to improvements.

Power cord caution

Handle the power cord by the plug. Do not pull out the plug by tugging the cord and never touch the power cord when your hands are wet as this could cause a short circuit or an electric shock. Do not place the unit, a piece of furniture, etc., on the power cord, or pinch the cord. Never make a knot in the cord or tie it with other cords. The power cords should be routed such that they are not likely to be stepped on. A damaged power cord can cause a fire or give you an electrical shock. Check the power cord once in a while. When you find it damaged, ask your nearest Pioneer authorized service center or your dealer for a replacement.

Cleaning the unit

• Use a polishing cloth or dry cloth to wipe off dust and dirt.

• When the surface is dirty, wipe with a soft cloth dipped in some neutral cleanser diluted five or six times with water, and wrung out well, and then wipe again with a dry cloth. Do not use furniture wax or cleansers.

• Never use thinners, benzine, insecticide sprays or other chemicals on or near this unit, since these will corrode the surface.

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Selecting fine audio equipment such as the unit you’ve just purchased is only the start of your musical enjoyment. Now it’s time to consider how you can maximize the fun and excitement your equipment offers. This manufacturer and the Electronic Industries Association’s Consumer Electronics Group want you to get the most out of your equipment by playing it at a safe level. One that lets the sound come through loud and clear without annoying blaring or distortion-and, most importantly, without affecting your sensitive hearing.

Sound can be deceiving. Over time your hearing “comfort level” adapts to higher volumes of sound. So what sounds “normal” can actually be loud and harmful to your hearing. Guard against this by setting your equipment at a safe level BEFORE your hearing adapts.

To establish a safe level:

• Start your volume control at a low setting.

• Slowly increase the sound until you can hear it

comfortably and clearly, and without distortion.

Once you have established a comfortable sound level:

• Set the dial and leave it there.

Taking a minute to do this now will help to prevent hearing damage or loss in the future. After all, we want you listening for a lifetime.

We Want You Listening For A Lifetime

Used wisely, your new sound equipment will provide a lifetime of fun and enjoyment. Since hearing damage from loud noise is often undetectable until it is too late, this manufacturer and the Electronic Industries Association’s Consumer Electronics Group recommend you avoid prolonged exposure to excessive noise. This list of sound levels is included for your protection.

Decibel Level Example

30 Quiet library, soft whispers

Living room, refrigerator, bedroom away from traffic

40 50 Light traffic, normal conversation, quiet office 60 Air conditioner at 20 feet, sewing machine 70 Vacuum cleaner, hair dryer, noisy restaurant

Average city traffic, garbage disposals, alarm clock

80 at two feet.

THE FOLLOWING NOISES CAN BE DANGEROUS UNDER CONSTANT EXPOSURE

Subway, motorcycle, truck traffic, lawn mower 100 Garbage truck, chain saw, pneumatic drill 120 Rock band concert in front of speakers, thunderclap 140 Gunshot blast, jet plane 180 Rocket launching pad

Information courtesy of the Deafness Research Foundation.

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PIONEER ELECTRONICS (USA) INC. PIONEER ELECTRONICS OF CANADA, INC.

WARRANTY

WARRANTY VALID ONLY IN COUNTRY OF PRODUCT PURCHASE

Pioneer Electronics (USA) Inc. (PUSA), and Pioneer Electronics Of Canada, Inc. (POC), warrant that products distributed by PUSA in the U.S.A., and by POC in Canada that fail to function properly under normal use due to a manufacturing defect when installed and operated according to the owner’s manual enclosed with the unit will be repaired or replaced with a unit of comparable value, at the option of PUSA or POC, without charge to you for parts or actual repair work. Parts supplied under this warranty may be new or rebuilt at the option of PUSA or POC.

THIS LIMITED WARRANTY APPLIES TO THE ORIGINAL OR ANY SUBSEQUENT OWNER OF THIS PIONEER PRODUCT DURING THE WARRANTY PERIOD PROVIDED THE PRODUCT WAS PURCHASED FROM AN AUTHORIZED PIONEER DISTRIBUTOR/DEALER IN THE U.S.A. OR CANADA. YOU WILL BE REQUIRED TO PROVIDE A SALES RECEIPT OR OTHER VALID PROOF OF PURCHASE SHOWING THE DATE OF ORIGINAL PURCHASE OR, IF RENTED, YOUR RENTAL CONTRACT SHOWING THE PLACE AND DATE OF FIRST RENTAL. IN THE EVENT SERVICE IS REQUIRED, THE PRODUCT MUST BE DELIVERED WITHIN THE WARRANTY PERIOD, TRANSPORTATION PREPAID, ONLY FROM WITHIN THE COUNTRY OF PURCHASE AS EXPLAINED IN THIS DOCUMENT. YOU WILL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION OF THE PRODUCT. PUSA OR POC, AS APPROPRIATE, WILL PAY TO RETURN THE REPAIRED OR REPLACEMENT PRODUCT TO YOU WITHIN THE COUNTRY OF PURCHASE.

PRODUCT WARRANTY PERIOD

Home Audio and Video .......................................................................................................................................................

Microphones, Headphones, Phono Cartridges and Styluses ................................................................................................

Shorter limited warranty periods apply to some models. Please refer to the limited warranty document enclosed with the product for a definitive statement of the warranty period. The warranty period for retail customers who rent the product commences upon the date product is first put into use (a) during the rental period or (b) retail sale, whichever occurs first.

WHAT IS NOT COVERED

IF THIS PRODUCT WAS PURCHASED FROM AN UNAUTHORIZED DISTRIBUTOR , THERE ARE NO WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING THE IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY AND THE IMPLIED WARRANTY OF FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE AND THIS PRODUCT IS SOLD STRICTLY “AS IS” AND “WITH ALL FAULTS".

PIONEER SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY CONSEQUENTIAL AND/OR INCIDENTAL DAMAGES. PIONEER DOES NOT WARRANT ANY PRODUCT LISTED ABOVE WHEN IT IS USED IN A TRADE OR BUSINESS OR IN ANY INDUSTRIAL OR COMMERCIAL APPLICATION. THIS WARRANTY DOES NOT APPLY IF THE PRODUCT HAS BEEN SUBJECTED TO POWER IN EXCESS OF ITS PUBLISHED POWER RATING.

THIS WARRANTY DOES NOT COVER TELEVISION OR DISPLAY SCREENS DAMAGED BY STATIC, NON-MOVING, IMAGES APPLIED FOR LENGTHY PERIODS (BURN-IN).

THIS WARRANTY DOES NOT COVER THE CABINET OR ANY APPEARANCE ITEM, USER ATTACHED ANTENNA, ANY DAMAGE TO RECORDS OR RECORDING TAPES OR DISCS, DAMAGE TO THE PRODUCT RESULTING FROM ALTERATIONS, MODIFICATIONS NOT AUTHORIZED IN WRITING BY PIONEER, ACCIDENT, MISUSE OR ABUSE, DAMAGE DUE TO LIGHTNING OR TO POWER SURGES, SUBSEQUENT DAMAGE FROM LEAKING, DAMAGE FROM INOPERATIVE BATTERIES, OR THE USE OF BATTERIES NOT CONFORMING TO THOSE SPECIFIED IN THE OWNER’S MANUAL.

THIS WARRANTY DOES NOT COVER THE COST OF PARTS OR LABOR WHICH WOULD BE OTHERWISE PROVIDED WITHOUT CHARGE UNDER THIS WARRANTY OBTAINED FROM ANY SOURCE OTHER THAN A PIONEER AUTHORIZED SERVICE COMPANY OR OTHER DESIGNATED LOCATION. THIS WARRANTY DOES NOT COVER DEFECTS OR DAMAGE CAUSED BY THE USE OF UNAUTHORIZED PARTS OR LABOR OR FROM IMPROPER MAINTENANCE.

ALTERED, DEFACED, OR REMOVED SERIAL NUMBERS VOID THIS ENTIRE WARRANTY

NO OTHER WARRANTIES

IN THE U.S.A. - PIONEER LIMITS ITS OBLIGATIONS UNDER ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, TO A PERIOD NOT TO EXCEED THE WARRANTY PERIOD. NO WARRANTIES SHALL APPLY AFTER THE WARRANTY PERIOD. SOME STATES DO NOT ALLOW LIMITATIONS ON HOW LONG AN IMPLIED WARRANTY LASTS AND SOME STATES DO NOT ALLOW THE EXCLUSIONS OR LIMITATIONS OF INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, SO THE ABOVE LIMITATIONS OR EXCLUSIONS MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU. THIS WARRANTY GIVES YOU SPECIFIC LEGAL RIGHTS AND YOU MAY HAVE OTHER RIGHTS WHICH MAY VARY FROM STATE TO STATE.

IN CANADA - EXCEPT AS EXPRESSLY PROVIDED HEREIN, THERE ARE NO REPRESENTATIONS, WARRANTIES, OBLIGATIONS OR CONDITIONS, IMPLIED, STATUTORY OR OTHERWISE, APPLICABLE TO THIS PRODUCT.

TO OBTAIN SERVICE

PUSA and POC have appointed a number of Authorized Service Companies throughout the U.S.A. and Canada should your product require service. To receive warranty service y ou need to present your sales receipt or, if rented, your rental contract showing place and date of original owner’s transaction. If s hipping the unit you will need to package it carefully and send it, transportation prepaid by a traceable, insured method, to an Authorized Service Company. Package the product using adequate padding material to prevent damage in transit. The original container is ideal for this purpose. Includeyour name, address and telephone number where you can be reached during business hours.

On all complaints and concerns in the U.S.A. call Customer Support at 1-800-421-1404, or, in Canada, call Customer Satisfaction at (905) 479-4411.

For hook-up and operation of your unit or to locate an

Authorized Service Company, please call or write:

DISPUTE RESOLUTION

IN THE U.S.A. - Following our response to any initial request to Customer Support, should a dispute arise between you and Pioneer, Pioneer makes available its Complaint

Resolution Program to resolve the dispute. The Complaint Resolution Program is available to you without charge. You are required to use the Complaint Resolution Program before you exercise any rights under, or seek any remedies, created by Title I of the Magnuson-Moss Warranty-Federal Trade Commission Improvement Act, 15 U.S.C. 2301 et seq. To use the Complaint Resolution Program call 1-800-421-1404 and explain to the customer service representative the problem you are experiencing, steps you have taken to have the product repaired during the warranty period and the name of the authorized Distributor/Dealer from whom the Pioneer product was purchased. After the complaint has been explained to the representative, a resolution number will be issued. Within 40 days of receiving your complaint, Pioneer will investigate the dispute and will either: (1) respond to your complaint in writing informing you what action Pioneer will take, and in what time period, to resolve the dispute; or (2) respond to your complaint in writing informing you why it will not take any action.

IN CANADA- Call the Customer Satisfaction Manager at (905) 946 7446 to discuss your complaint and to obtain a prompt resolution.

IN THE U.S.A.

CUSTOMER SUPPORT DIVISION

PIONEER ELECTRONICS (USA) INC.

P.O. BOX 1760

LONG BEACH, CALIFORNIA 90801

1-800-421-1404

http://www.pioneerelectronics.com

LIMITED WARRANTY

For additional information on this warranty,

PIONEER ELECTRONICS OF CANADA, INC.

IN CANADA

please call or write:

CUSTOMER SATISFACTION GROUP

300 ALLSTATE PARKWAY

MARKHAM, ON L3R 0P2

(905) 479-4411

1-877-283-5901

http://www.pioneerelectronics.com

Parts

Labor

1 Year 1 Year

90 Days 90 Days

ANY

RECORD THE PLACE AND DATE OF PURCHASE FOR FUTURE REFERENCE

Model No. ____________________________________________ Serial No. _________________________________________ Purchase Date _______________________

Purchased From _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

KEEP THIS INFORMATION AND YOUR SALES RECEIPT IN A SAFE PLACE

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Should this product require service in the U.S.A. and you wish to locate the nearest Pioneer Authorized Independent Service Company, or if you wish to purchase replacement parts, operating instructions, service manuals, or accessories, please call the number shown below.

8 0 0 – 4 2 1 – 1 4 0 4

Please do not ship your product to Pioneer without first calling the Customer Support Division at the above listed number for assistance.

Pioneer Electronics (USA) Inc. Customer Support Division P.O. BOX 1760, Long Beach, CA 90801-1760, U.S.A.

Should this product require service in Canada, please contact a Pioneer Canadian Authorized Dealer to locate the nearest Pioneer Authorized Service Company in Canada. Alternatively, please contact the Customer Satisfaction Department at the following address:

Pioneer Electronics of Canada, Inc. Customer Satisfaction Department 300 Allstate Parkway, Markham, Ontario L3R OP2 1(877)283-5901

Si ce produit doit être réparé au Canada, veuillez vous adresser à un distributeur autorisé Pioneer du Canada pour obtenir le nom du Centre de Service Autorisé Pioneer le plus près de chez-vous. Vous pouvez aussi contacter le Service à la clientèle de Pioneer:

Pioneer Électroniques du Canada, Inc. Service à la clientèle 300, Allstate Parkway, Markham, Ontario L3R OP2 1(877)283-5901

Pour obtenir des renseignements sur la garantie, veuillez vous reporter au feuillet sur la garantie restreinte qui accompagne le produit.

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PIONEER CORPORATION

4-1, Meguro 1-Chome, Meguro-ku, Tokyo 153-8654, Japan

PIONEER ELECTRONICS (USA) INC.

P.O. BOX 1540, Long Beach, California 90810-1540, U.S.A. TEL: (800) 421-1404

PIONEER ELECTRONICS OF CANADA, INC.

300 Allstate Parkway, Markham, Ontario L3R OP2, Canada TEL: 1-877-283-5901

PIONEER EUROPE NV

Haven 1087, Keetberglaan 1, B-9120 Melsele, Belgium TEL: 03/570.05.11

PIONEER ELECTRONICS ASIACENTRE PTE. LTD.

253 Alexandra Road, #04-01, Singapore 159936 TEL: 65-6472-7555

PIONEER ELECTRONICS AUSTRALIA PTY. LTD.

178-184 Boundary Road, Braeside, Victoria 3195, Australia, TEL: (03) 9586-6300

PIONEER ELECTRONICS DE MEXICO S.A. DE C.V.

Blvd.Manuel Avila Camacho 138 10 piso Col.Lomas de Chapultepec, Mexico,D.F. 11000 TEL: 55-9178-4270

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