Pioneer VSX 920 User Manual

AUDIO/VIDEO MULTI-CHANNEL RECEIVER RECEPTOR AUDIO-VIDEO MULTICANAL

VSX-920

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Operating Instructions

Manual de instrucciones

WARNING

This equipment is not waterproof. To prevent a fire or shock hazard, do not place any container filled with liquid near this equipment (such as a vase or flower pot) or expose it to dripping, splashing, rain or moisture.

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WARNING

Before plugging in for the first time, read the following section carefully.

The voltage of the available power supply differs according to country or region. Be sure that the power supply voltage of the area where this unit will be used meets the required voltage (e.g., 230 V or 120 V) written on the rear panel.

This product is for general household purposes. Any failure due to use for other than household purposes (such as long-term use for business purposes in a restaurant or use in a car or ship) and which requires repair will be charged for even during the warranty period.

IMPORTANT NOTICE

THE MODEL NUMBER AND SERIAL NUMBER OF THIS EQUIPMENT ARE ON THE REAR OR BOTTOM. RECORD THESE NUMBERS ON YOUR ENCLOSED WARRANTY CARD AND KEEP IN A SAFE PLACE FOR FUTURE REFERENCE.

This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.

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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).

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WARNING: Handling the cord on this product or

cords associated with accessories sold with the product may expose you to chemicals listed on proposition 65 known to the State of California and other governmental entities to cause cancer and birth defect or other reproductive harm.

Wash hands after handling.

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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.

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Information to User

Alterations or modifications carried out without appropriate authorization may invalidate the user’s right to operate the equipment.

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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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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-920 Responsible Party Name: PIONEER ELECTRONICS (USA) INC. SERVICE SUPPORT DIVISION Address: 1925 E. DOMINGUEZ ST. LONG BEACH, CA 90810-1003, U.S.A. Phone: 1-800-421-1404 URL: http://www.pioneerelectronics.com

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IMPORTANT

The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, 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.

Read these instructions.

1) Keep these instructions.

2) Heed all warnings.

3) Follow all instructions.

4) Do not use this apparatus near water.

5) Clean only with dry cloth.

6) Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in

7) accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions. Do not install near any heat sources such as

8) radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce heat. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized

9) or grounding-type plug. A polarized plug has two blades with one wider than the other grounding type plug has two blades and a third grounding prong. The wide blade or the third prong are provided for your safety. If the provided plug does not fit into your outlet, consult an electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet.

rotect the power cord from being walked on or

10)

P pinched particularly at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the apparatus.

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.

CAUTION

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK

DO NOT OPEN

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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.

11)

use attachments/accessories specified by

Only the manufacturer.

12)

Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table specified by the manufacturer, or sold with the apparatus. When a cart is used, use caution when moving the cart/apparatus combination to avoid injury from tip-over.

13)

Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time.

14)

Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing is required when the apparatus has been damaged in any way, such as power-supply cord or plug is damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus, the apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate normally

, or has been dropped.

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VENTILATION CAUTION

When installing this unit, make sure to leave space around the unit for ventilation to improve heat radiation (at least 40 cm at top, 10 cm at rear, and 20 cm at each side).

WARNING

Slots and openings in the cabinet are provided for ventilation to ensure reliable operation of the product, and to protect it from overheating. To prevent fire hazard, the openings should never be blocked or covered with items (such as newspapers, table-cloths, curtains) or by operating the equipment on thick carpet or a bed.

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Operating Environment

Operating environment temperature and humidity: +5 °C to +35 °C (+41 °F to +95 °F); less than 85 %RH (cooling vents not blocked) Do not install this unit in a poorly ventilated area, or in locations exposed to high humidity or direct sunlight (or strong artificial light)

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WARNING

To prevent a fire hazard, do not place any naked flame sources (such as a lighted candle) on the equipment.

CAUTION

The STANDBY/ON switch on this unit will not completely shut off all power from the AC outlet. Since the power cord serves as the main disconnect device for the unit, you will need to unplug it from the AC outlet to shut down all power. Therefore, make sure the unit has been installed so that the power cord can be easily unplugged from the AC outlet in case of an accident. To avoid fire hazard, the power cord should also be unplugged from the AC outlet when left unused for a long period of time (for example, when on vacation).

Caution

To prevent fire hazard, the Class 2 Wiring Cable should be used for connection with speaker, and should be routed away from hazards to avoid damage to the insulation of the cable.

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Contents

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.

01 Before you start

Checking what’s in the box . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

Loading the batteries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

Installing the receiver . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

Ventilation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

02 Controls and displays

Front panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

Operating range of remote control . . . . . . . 10

Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

Remote control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

03 Connecting your equipment

Determining the speakers’ application . . . . . 16

Other speaker connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

Placing the speakers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

Some tips for improving sound quality . . . . 17

Connecting the speakers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

Switching the speaker terminal . . . . . . . . . 20

Making cable connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

HDMI cables . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

About HDMI . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

Analog audio cables. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

Digital audio cables . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

Video cables . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

About the video converter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

Connecting a TV and playback components

Connecting using HDMI. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

Connecting your DVD player with no

HDMI output . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

Connecting your TV with no HDMI input. . . 26 Connecting a satellite receiver or other

digital set-top box . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

Connecting an HDD/DVD recorder, VCR

and other video sources . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

Using the component video jacks . . . . . . . . . 28

Connecting other audio components . . . . . . 28

Connecting antennas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

Using external antennas. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

Connecting to the front panel video

terminal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30

Plugging in the receiver . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30

. . . 24

04 Basic Setup

Automatically setting up for surround

sound (MCACC) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31

Other problems when using the Auto

MCACC Setup. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33

05 Listening to your system

Basic playback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34

Auto playback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35

Listening in surround sound . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35

Using the Advanced surround effects. . . . . 36

Listening in stereo. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37

Using Front Stage Surround Advance . . . . . . 37

Using Stream Direct . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38

Using the Sound Retriever. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38

Better sound using Phase Control. . . . . . . . . 38

Listening with Acoustic Calibration EQ . . . . . 39

Using surround back channel processing. . . 39

Setting the Up Mix function. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40

Setting the Audio options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40

Choosing the input signal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43

Using the headphone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43

06 The System Setup menu

Using the System Setup menu . . . . . . . . . . . 44

Manual speaker setup. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45

Speaker Setting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45

Crossover Network . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47

Channel Level . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47

Speaker Distance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48

The Input Assign menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48

The Speaker System setting . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49

The Video Parameter setting . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50

Video Converter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50

Resolution . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50

Aspect . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51

07 Using the tuner

Listening to the radio. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52

Improving FM stereo sound . . . . . . . . . . . . 52

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

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

Naming preset stations. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53

08 Making recordings

Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. Dolby, Pro Logic, Surround EX and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.

Manufactured under license under U.S. Patent #’s: 5,451,942; 5,956,674; 5,974,380; 5,978,762; 6,226,616; 6,487,535; 7,212,872; 7,333,929; 7,392,195; 7,272,567 & other U.S. and worldwide patents issued & pending. DTS and the Symbol are registered trademarks, & DTS-HD, DTS-HD Master Audio, and the DTS logos are trademarks of DTS, Inc. Product includes software. © DTS, Inc. All Rights Reserved.

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

09 Controlling the rest of your system

Setting the remote to control other

components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55

Selecting preset codes directly . . . . . . . . . . . 55

Clearing all the remote control settings. . . . . 56

Controls for TVs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57

Controls for other components . . . . . . . . . . . 58

Preset Code List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59

10 Other connections

Connecting an iPod. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62

Connecting your iPod to the receiver . . . . . 62

iPod playback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63

Watching photos and video content . . . . . . 64

About iPod . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64

Connecting a USB device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65

Connecting your USB device to the

receiver. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65

Basic playback controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65

Compressed audio compatibility. . . . . . . . . 66

Bluetooth® ADAPTER for Wireless

Enjoyment of Music. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67

Wireless music play . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67

Connecting Optional Bluetooth

ADAPTER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67

Pairing Bluetooth ADAPTER and

Bluetooth wireless technology device . . . . . 68

Listening to Music Contents of

Bluetooth wireless technology device

with Your System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68

Listening to Satellite Radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69

Connecting your SiriusConnectTM Tuner

Listening to SIRIUS Radio. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70

Saving channel presets. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71

Using the SIRIUS Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71

. . . 70

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11 Additional information

Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72

HDMI . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75

Important information regarding the

HDMI connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76

iPod messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76

USB messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77

SIRIUS radio messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77

Resetting the main unit. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78

Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78

Cleaning the unit. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79

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Flow of settings on the receiver

Front

Left (L)

*Front Height

Left (FHL)

*Front Height

Right (FHR)

Surround Left (SL)

*Surround Back Left (SBL)

*Surround Back Right (SBR)

Surround Right (SR)

Center (C)

Subwoofer (SW)

Listening position

Front Right (R)

The unit is a full-fledged AV receiver equipped with an abundance of functions and terminals. It can be used easily after following the procedure below to make the connections and settings.

The colors of the steps indicate the following:

Required setting item

Setting to be made as necessary

Before you start

• Checking what’s in the box (page 7)

• Loading the batteries (page 7)

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Connecting the speakers

Where you place the speakers will have a big effect on the sound. Place your speakers as shown below for the best surround sound effect.

• Determining the speakers’ application (page 16)

• Connecting the speakers (page 19)

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Connecting the components

For surround sound, you’ll want to hook up using a digital connection from the BD/DVD player to the receiver.

• About the video converter (page 23)

• Connecting a TV and playback components (page 24)

• Connecting antennas (page 29)

• Plugging in the receiver (page 30)

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Power On

Make sure you’ve set the video input on your TV to this receiver. Check the manual that came with the TV if you don’t know how to do this.

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The Speaker System setting (page 49)

(Specify either using the surround back or

front height speaker.)

The Input Assign menu (page 48)

(When using connections other than the recommended connections.)

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Use the on-screen automatic MCACC setup to set up your system

• Automatically setting up for surround sound (MCACC) (page 31)

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Basic playback (page 34)

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Adjusting the sound as desired

•Using the various listening modes

• Using the Sound Retriever (page 38)

• Better sound using Phase Control (page 38)

• Listening with Acoustic Calibration EQ (page 39)

• Using surround back channel processing (page 39)

• Setting the Up Mix function (page 40)

• Setting the Audio options (page 40)

• Choosing the input signal (page 43)

• Manual speaker setup (page 45)

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Making maximum use of the remote control

• Setting the remote to control other components (page 55)

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These symbols are only valid in the European Union.

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(Symbol examples for batteries)

Chapter 1:

Before you start

• Batteries with the same shape may have

Checking what’s in the box

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

• Setup microphone

• Remote control

• Dry cell batteries (AAA size IEC R03) x2

• AM loop antenna

•FM wire antenna

• iPod cable

• These operating instructions

Loading the batteries

different voltages. Do not use different batteries together.

• When disposing of used batteries, please comply with governmental regulations or environmental public instruction’s rules that apply in your country or area.

• Do not use or store batteries in direct sunlight or other excessively hot place, such as inside a car or near a heater. This can cause batteries to leak, overheat, explode or catch fire. It can also reduce the life or performance of batteries.

The batteries included with the unit are to check initial operations; they may not last over a long period. We recommend using alkaline batteries that have a longer life.

CAUTION

Incorrect use of batteries may result in such hazards as leakage and bursting. Observe the following precautions:

• Never use new and old batteries together.

• Insert the plus and minus sides of the batteries properly according to the marks in the battery case.

Installing the receiver

• When installing this unit, make sure to put it on a level and stable surface.

Don’t install it on the following places: – on a color TV (the screen may distort) – near a cassette deck (or close to a device that gives off a magnetic field). This may interfere with the sound. – in direct sunlight – in damp or wet areas – in extremely hot or cold areas – in places where there is vibration or other movement – in places that are very dusty – in places that have hot fumes or oils (such as a kitchen)

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Receiver

40 cm (16 inches)

CAUTION: HOT SURFACE. DO NOT TOUCH.

The top surface over the internal heatsink may become hot when operating this product continuously.

Ventilation

When installing this unit, make sure to leave space around the unit for ventilation to improve heat dispersal (at least 40 cm (16 in.) at the top). If not enough space is provided between the unit and walls or other equipment, heat will build up inside, interfering with performance and/or causing malfunctions.

Slot and openings in the cabinet are provided for ventilation and to protect the equipment from overheating. To prevent fire hazard, do not place anything directly on top of the unit, make sure the openings are never blocked or covered with items (such as newspapers, table-cloths and curtains), and do not operate the equipment on thick carpet or a bed.

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SPEAKERS

AUTO/DIRECT STEREO/ ALC STANDARD

LISTENING MODE

ADV SURROUND DIRECT CONTROL

iPod iPhone

DIMMER DISPLAY BAND TUNE TUNER EDIT PRESET ENTER

PHONES

INPUT SELECTOR

STANDBY/ON

PHASE

CONTROL

MASTER VOLUME

MCACC

SETUP MIC

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USB

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Chapter 2:

Controls and displays

Front panel

 STANDBY/ON

INPUT SELECTOR

dial

Selects an input source.

MCACC

indicator

Lights when Acoustic Calibration EQ (page 39) is on (Acoustic Calibration EQ is automatically set to on after the Auto MCACC Setup (page 31)).

4 Remote sensor

Receives the signals from the remote control (see Operating range of remote control on page 10).

SPEAKERS

See Switching the speaker terminal on page 20.

DIMMER

Dims or brightens the display. The brightness can be controlled in four steps.

DISPLAY

Switches the display of this unit. The listening mode, sound volume, Speaker System setting or input name can be checked by selecting an input source.

6 Character display

See Display on page 11.

7 Tuner control buttons

BAND

Switches between AM, FM ST (stereo) and FM MONO radio bands (page 52).

TUNE /

Used to find radio frequencies (page 52) and SIRIUS Radio channels (page 70).

TUNER EDIT Use with TUNE /, PRESET / and ENTER to memorize and name stations for

recall (page 52, 53). Used to preset the channel in SIRIUS Radio (page 70).

1 The Speaker System setting may or may not be displayed, depending on the input source you have selected.

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30°

7 m (23 ft.)

30°

PRESET /

Use to select preset radio stations (page 53) and to select SIRIUS Radio channels (page 70).

MASTER VOLUME

PHONES

Use to connect headphones. When the headphones are connected, there is no sound output from the speakers (page 43).

10 Listening mode buttons

AUTO/DIRECT

Switches between Auto surround mode (Auto playback on page 35) and Stream Direct playback. Stream Direct playback bypasses the tone controls for the most accurate reproduction of a source (page 38).

STEREO/ALC

Switches between stereo playback, Auto level control stereo mode (page 37) and Front Stage Surround Advance modes (page 37).

STANDARD

Press for Standard decoding and to switch between the various 2 Pro Logic II, 2 Pro Logic IIx, 2 Pro Logic IIz and NEO:6 options (page 34).

ADV SURROUND

Switches between the various surround modes (page 36).

iPod iPhone DIRECT CONTROL

Change the receiver’s input to the iPod and enable iPod operations on the iPod (page 64).

iPod iPhone/USB

Use to connect your Apple iPod or USB mass storage device as an audio source (page 62 and page 65).

AUDIO/VIDEO

See Connecting to the front panel video terminal on page 30.

jack

dial

terminal

input

MCACC SETUP MIC

Use to connect a microphone when performing Auto MCACC setup.

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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.

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Display

1 2 3 4 5 6 7

1PHASE

Lights when the Phase Control is switched on (page 38).

2AUTO

Lights when the Auto Surround feature is switched on (see Auto playback on page 35).

3ST

Lights when a stereo FM broadcast is being received in auto stereo mode.

4TUNE

Lights when a normal broadcast channel or SIRIUS channel is being received.

5 Speaker indicators

Indicates the speaker terminal, A and/or B, to which audio signal output is currently set (page 20).

6 Sleep timer indicator

Lights when the receiver is in sleep mode (page 13).

7 Tuner/SIRIUS preset indicators

PRESET

Shows when a preset radio station is registered or called.

MEM

Blinks when a radio station is registered.

8 PRESET information or input signal indicator

Shows the preset number of the tuner or the input signal type, etc.

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9 Character display

Displays various system information.

10 DTS indicators

DTS

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

Lights when a source with DTS-EXPRESS or DTS-HD encoded audio signals is detected.

Lights to indicate DTS-ES decoding.

96/24

Lights when a source with DTS 96/24 encoded audio signals is detected.

NEO:6

When one of the NEO:6 modes of the receiver is on, this lights to indicate NEO:6 processing (page 35).

11 Dolby Digital indicators

Lights when a Dolby Digital encoded signal is detected.

Lights when a source with Dolby Digital Plus encoded audio signals is detected.

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2HD

Lights when a source with Dolby TrueHD encoded audio signals is detected.

Lights to indicate Dolby Digital EX decoding.

2PLll(x)

Lights to indicate 2 Pro Logic II / 2 Pro Logic IIx decoding. Light will go off during

2 Pro Logic IIz decoding. (see Listening in surround sound on page 35 for more on

this).

12 ADV.S.

Lights when one of the Advanced Surround modes has been selected (see Using the Advanced surround effects on page 36 for more on this).

13 SIGNAL SELECT indicators

DIGITAL

Lights when a digital audio signal is selected. Blinks when a digital audio signal is selected and selected audio input is not provided.

HDMI

Lights when an HDMI signal is selected. Blinks when an HDMI signal is selected and selected HDMI input is not provided.

14 Up Mix/DIMMER indicator

Lights when the Up Mix function is set to ON (see page 39). Also, lights when DIMMER is set to off.

15 DIR.

Lights when the DIRECT or PURE DIRECT mode is switched on (page 38).

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RECEIVER

Remote control

RECEIVER

3 4

INPUT SELECT

BD DVD

DVR CD

ADAPTER iP od USB

TUNER

SIRIUS

6 7

AUTO/

DIRECT

AUDIO

PARAMETER

TOP MENU

HOME MENU SETUP

iPod CTRL

CATEGORY

Press to browse SIRIUS radio broadcasts.

Press iPod USB first to access:

iPod CTRL

Switches between the iPod controls and the receiver controls (page 64).

 (TUNE /, PRESET /

ENTER

Use the arrow buttons when setting up your surround sound system (page 44). Also used to control BD/DVD menus/options.

Use the TUNE / buttons can be used to find radio frequencies (page 52) and the PRESET / buttons can be used to select preset radio stations (page 53).

10 Component control buttons

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

The controls above these buttons can be accessed after you have selected the corresponding input source button (BD, DVD, DVR and CD). These buttons also function as described below.

RECEIVER

Press first to access:

BASS –/+

Use to adjust Bass

TRE –/+

Use to adjust Treble

Press TV first to access:

DTV/TV

Switches between the DTV and analog TV input modes for Pioneer flat panel TVs.

11 Number buttons and other component controls

Use the number buttons to directly select a radio frequency (page 52) or the tracks on a CD, etc. There are other buttons that can be accessed after the button is pressed. (For example MIDNIGHT, etc.)

HDD*, DVD*, VCR*

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

1 The tone controls are disabled when the listening mode is set to DIRECT or PURE DIRECT.

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S.RETRIEVER

Press to restore CD quality sound to compressed audio sources (page 38).

SB CH

Press to select ON, AUTO, OFF the surround back channel.

CH SELECT

Press repeatedly to select a channel, then use LEV +/– to adjust the level (page 47).

LEV +/–

Use to adjust the channel level.

Press to switch on/off Acoustic Calibration EQ setting (page 39).

MIDNIGHT

Switches to Midnight or Loudness listening (page 41).

SPEAKERS

See Switching the speaker terminal on page 20.

PHASE

Press to switch on/off Phase Control (page 38).

DIMMER

Dims or brightens the display. The brightness can be controlled in four steps.

Press SIRIUS first to access:

D.ACCESS

After pressing, you can access a radio station directly using the number buttons (page 70).

 SOURCE

Press to turn on/off other components connected to the receiver (see page 58 for more on this).

TV CONTROL

These buttons are dedicated to control the TV assigned to the TV button. Thus if you only have one TV to hook up to this system assign it to the TV button (see page 57 for more on this).



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

INPUT

Use to select the TV input signal.

CH +/–

Use to select channels.

VOL +/–

Use to adjust the volume on your TV.

MASTER VOLUME

Use to set the listening volume.

MUTE

Mutes/unmutes the sound.

DISP

Switches the display of this unit. The listening mode, sound volume, Speaker System setting or input name can be checked by selecting an input source.

SHIFT

Press to access the ‘boxed’ commands (above the buttons) on the remote. These buttons are marked with an asterisk (* ) in this section.

buttons

+/–

1 The Speaker System setting may or may not be displayed, depending on the input source you have selected.

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SBL

SBR

Speaker B

Front height

Surround back

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• It is also possible to only connect one of the

Determining the speakers’ application

This unit permits you to build various surround systems, in accordance with the number of speakers you have.

• Be sure to connect speakers to the front left and right channels (L and R).

Choose one from Plans [A] or [B] below.

[A] 7.1 channel surround (Surround back) system & Speaker B connection

*Default setting

• Speaker System setting: Surr.Back

surround back speaker (SB) or neither.

[B] 7.1 channel surround system (Front height or Surround back)

• Speaker System setting: Height or

Surr.Back

FHR

FHL

A 7.1 ch surround (Surround back) system connects the left and right front speakers (L/R), the center speaker (C), the left and right surround speakers (SL/SR), the left and right surround back speakers (SBL/SBR), and the subwoofer (SW).

With these connections you can simultaneously enjoy 5.1-channel surround sound in the main zone with stereo playback of the same sound on the B speakers. (

is output from the surround back speaker.

No sound

)

SBL

SBR

A 7.1 ch surround (Front height) system connects the left and right front speakers (L/R), the center speaker (C), the left and right front height speakers (FHL/FHR), the left and right surround speakers (SL/SR), and the subwoofer (SW). This surround system produces a more true-to-life sound from above.

• Sound will be output from either the front height speaker or the surround back speaker depending on which one was selected in the Speaker System setting. (see The Speaker System setting on page 49).

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FHL

SBL

SBR

FHR

30 30

120 120

Other speaker connection

• Your favorite speaker connections can be selected even if you have fewer than 5.1 speakers.

• When not connecting a subwoofer, connect speakers with low frequency reproduction capabilities to the front channel. (The subwoofer’s low frequency component is played from the front speakers, so the speakers could be damaged.)

• After connecting, be sure to conduct

the Auto MCACC (speaker environment setting) procedure.

See Automatically setting up for surround sound (MCACC) on page 31.

Placing the speakers

Refer to the chart below for placement of speakers you intend to connect.

• Place the surround speakers at 120º from the center. If you, (1) use the surround back speaker, and, (2) don’t use the front height speakers, we recommend placing the surround speaker right beside you.

• If you intend to connect only one surround back speakers, place it directly behind you.

• Place the left and right front height speakers at least one meter directly above the left and right front speakers.

Some tips for improving sound quality

Where you put your speakers in the room has a big effect on the quality of the sound. The following guidelines should help you to get the best sound from your system.

• The subwoofer can be placed on the floor. Ideally, the other speakers should be at about ear-level when you’re listening to them. Putting the speakers on the floor (except the subwoofer), or mounting them very high on a wall is not recommended.

• For the best stereo effect, place the front speakers 2 m to 3 m (6 ft. to 9 ft.) apart, at equal distance from the TV.

• If you’re going to place speakers around your CRT TV, use shielded speakers or place the speakers at a sufficient distance from your CRT TV.

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

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

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

• Surround and surround back speakers should be positioned 60 cm to 90 cm (2 ft. to 3 ft.) higher than your ears and titled slight downward. Make sure the speakers don’t face each other. For DVD-Audio, the speakers should be more directly behind the listener than for home theater playback.

• If the surround speakers cannot be set directly to the side of the listening position with a 7.1-channel system, the surround effect can be enhanced by turning off the Up Mix function (see Setting the Up Mix function on page 40).

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• Try not to place the surround speakers farther away from the listening position than the front and center speakers. Doing so can weaken the surround sound effect.

CAUTION

• Make sure that all speakers are securely installed. This not only improves sound quality, but also reduces the risk of damage or injury resulting from speakers being knocked over or falling in the event of external shocks such as earthquakes.

Important

• The Speaker System setting must be set if the above connections are performed. Select Surr.Back if the surround back speaker or speaker B is connected, and Height if the front height speaker is connected (see The Speaker System setting on page 49).

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IN BD

OUT

TV/SAT

DVD BD

MONITOR OUT

PRPBY

Class 2 Wiring

DVD IN BD IN

OUT

MONITOR

COMPONENT VIDEO

ANTENNA

TV/SAT

DVR/VCR

OUT IN

FRONT CENTER

SURROUND SURROUND BACK

RLRL(Single

)

CD-R/TAPE

DVR/VCR

DVD

TV/SAT

COAXIAL

OPTICAL

(CD)

ASSIGNABLE

OUT

HDMI

DVR/VCR

(

CD-R/TAPE

)

AUDIO

SIRIUS

UNBAL

LOOP

ADAPTER PORT

VIDEO

(

OUTPUT 5 V 100 mA MAX

)

(BD)

(

DVD

)

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SPEAKERS

FRONT HEIGHT /

SPEAKERS

SUBWOOFER PRE OUT

LINE LEVEL

INPUT

Powered subwoofer

The front height

terminals can also be

used for Speaker B.

Speaker B - left

Speaker B - right

Speaker B setting

Front height left

Front height setting

Front height right

Front left

Center

Surround right

Surround back left

Surround back right

Front right

Surround left

When using only one surround back speaker, connect it to the SURROUND BACK L (Single) terminals.

Connecting the speakers

The receiver will work with just two stereo speakers (the front speakers in the diagram) but using at least three speakers is recommended, and a complete setup is best for surround sound.

Make sure you connect the speaker on the right to the right (R) terminal and the speaker on the left to the left (L) terminal. Also make sure the positive and negative (+/–) terminals on the receiver match those on the speakers.

You can use the speakers connected to the front height (B speaker) terminals to listen to stereo playback in another room. See Switching the speaker terminal on page 20 for the listening options with this setup.

You can use speakers with a normal impedance between 6 Ω and 16 Ω.

Be sure to complete all connections before connecting this unit to the AC power source.

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/8 in.)

12 3

10 mm (

/8 in.)

Note

Bare wire connections

A-Speaker terminals:

1 Twist exposed wire strands together.

2 Loosen terminal and insert exposed wire.

3 Tighten terminal.

B-Speaker terminals:

1 Twist exposed wire strands together.

2 Push open the tabs and insert exposed wire.

3 Release the tabs.

CAUTION

• These speaker terminals carry HAZARDOUS LIVE voltage. To prevent the risk of electric shock when connecting or disconnecting the speaker cables, disconnect the power cord before touching any uninsulated parts.

• Make sure that all the bare speaker wire is twisted together and inserted fully into the speaker terminal. If any of the bare speaker wire touches the back panel it may cause the power to cut off as a safety measure.

Switching the speaker terminal

If you selected Surr.Back in The Speaker System setting on page 49, you can switch

between speakers using the SPEAKERS button. If you selected Height, the button will si mp ly sw it ch yo ur ma in sp ea ke r t er mi na l o n o r off. The options below are for the Surr.Back setting only.

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

Press repeatedly to choose a speaker terminal option:

• 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 the B-speaker terminals (only stereo playback is possible).

• SPAB – Sound is output from the Aspeaker terminals, the two speakers in the B-speaker terminals, and the subwoofer. Multichannel sources are downmixed only when the STEREO or ALC mode is se lected for stereo output from A- and B-speaker terminals.

• SP – No sound is output from the speakers.

SPEAKERS DIMMER DISPLAY

1 All speaker terminals (except Speaker B connections) are switched off when headphones are connected. 2 The subwoofer output depends on the settings you made in Speaker Setting on page 45. However, if SPB is selected above,

no sound is heard from the subwoofer (the LFE channel is not downmixed).

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Be careful to connect the terminal in the

Making cable connections

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

Important

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

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

HDMI cables

Both video and sound signals can be transmitted simultaneously with one cable. If connecting the player and the TV via this receiver, for both connections, we recommend using HDMI cables.

proper direction.

About HDMI

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, SACD, Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby TrueHD, DTS-HD Master Audio (see below for limitations), Video CD/Super VCD and CD.

This receiver incorporates High-Definition Multimedia Interface (HDMI

This receiver supports the functions described below through HDMI connections.

• Digital transfer of uncompressed video (contents protected by HDCP (1080p/24, 1080p/60, etc.))

• 3D signal transfer

• Deep Color signal transfer

• x.v.Color signal transfer

• Input of multi-channel linear PCM digital audio signals (192 kHz or less) for up to 8 channels

•

Input of the following digital audio formats: – Dolby Digital, Dolby Digital Plus, DTS, High bitrate audio (Dolby TrueHD, DTS-HD Master Audio), DVD-Audio, CD, SACD (DSD signal), Video CD, Super VCD

) technology.

HDMI cable

1 • Set the HDMI parameter in Setting the Audio options on page 40 to THRU (THROUGH) and set the input signal in Choosing

the input signal on page 43 to HDMI, if you want to hear HDMI audio output from your TV or flat panel TV (no sound will be

heard from this receiver).

• If the video signal does not appear on your TV or flat panel TV, 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 a (analog) composite connection.

• When the video signal from the HDMI is 480i, 480p, 576i or 576p, Multi Ch PCM sound and HD sound cannot be received.

2 • Use a High Speed HDMI® cable. If HDMI cable other than a High Speed HDMI® cable is used, it may not work properly.

• When an HDMI cable with a built-in equalizer is connected, it may not operate properly. 3 Signal transfer is only possible when connected to a compatible component. 4 • HDMI format digital audio transmissions require a longer time to be recognized. Due to this, interruption in the audio may

occur when switching between audio formats or beginning playback.

• Turning on/off the device connected to this unit's HDMI OUT terminal during playback, or disconnecting/connecting the

HDMI cable during playback, may cause noise or interrupted audio.

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Coaxial digital audio cable Optical cable

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

“x.v.Color” and x.v.Color logo are trademarks of Sony Corporation.

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

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 (P

R) signals and then output. In this way,

interference between the signals is avoided.

Component video cables

Green (Y)

Blue (P

)

Red (P

)

B and

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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HDMI IN

VIDEO IN

VIDEO

MONITOR OUT

COMPONENT

VIDEO IN

HDMI OUT

COMPONENT VIDEO

MONITOR OUT

PRPBY PRPBY

High picture quality

Terminal for

connection with

source device

Terminal for

connection with TV

monitor

Video signals can be output

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 Rovi Corporation, and is intended for home and other limited viewing uses only unless otherwise authorized by Rovi Corporation. Reverse engineering or disassembly is prohibited.

About the video converter

The video converter ensures that all video sources are output from HDMI OUT terminal. The only exception is HDMI: since this resolution cannot be downsampled, you must connect your monitor/TV to the receiver’s HDMI video outputs when connecting this video source.

If several video components are assigned to the same input function, the converter gives priority to HDMI, component, then composite (in that order).

1 • If the video signal does not appear on your TV, 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 converted. In this case, try switching Video Converter OFF (see Video Converter on page 50).

• The signal input resolutions that can be converted from the component video input for the HDMI output are 480i/576i, 480p/

576p, 720p and 1080i. 1080p signal cannot be converted.

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Select one

HDMI/DVI-compatible TV

HDMI/DVI-compatible

Blu-ray disc player

This connection is required in order to listen to the sound of the TV over the receiver.

Connecting a TV and playback components

Connecting using HDMI

If you have an HDMI or DVI (with HDCP) equipped component (Blu-ray disc player, etc.), you can connect it to this receiver using a commercially available HDMI cable.

HDMI IN

IN BD

DVD

TV/SAT

DVR/VCR

OUT

HDMI

DIGITAL AUDIO OUT

COAXIAL

(CD)

OPTICAL

(

CD-R/TAPE

OPTICAL

ASSIGNABLE

)

ASSIGNABLE

CD-R/TAPE

OUT

CD-R/TAPE

TV/SAT

1 2

ANALOG AUDIO OUT

DVR/VCR

DVD BD

AUDIO

SUBWOOFER PRE OUT

ADAPTER PORT

(

OUTPUT 5 V 100 mA MAX

ANTENNA

UNBAL

SIRIUS

LOOP

)

VIDEO

DVR/VCR

OUT IN

MONITOR OUT

DVD IN BD IN

PRPBY

COMPONENT VIDEO

TV/SAT

MONITOR

OUT

IN (

DVD

IN (BD)

ASSIGNABLE

HDMI OUT

SPEAKERS

FRONT

Class 2 Wiring

FRONT HEIGH

SPEAKERS

)

1 If the connection was made using an optical cable, you’ll need to tell the receiver which digital input you connected the TV to

(see Choosing the input signal on page 43).

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MONITOR

OUT

DIGITAL AUDIO OUT

ANALOG AUDIO OUT

COAXIAL

VIDEO OUT

OPTICAL

DIGITAL AUDIO OUT

OPTICAL

ANALOG AUDIO OUT

HDMI IN

Select one

DVD player

This connection is required in order to listen to the sound of the TV over the receiver.

Select one

Connecting your DVD player with no HDMI output

This diagram shows connections of a TV (with HDMI input) and DVD player (or other playback component with no HDMI output) to the receiver.

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IN BD

DVD

TV/SAT

DVR/VCR

OUT

HDMI

COAXIAL

(CD)

OPTICAL

(

CD-R/TAPE

ASSIGNABLE

)

ASSIGNABLE

SPEAKERS

FRONT CENTER

TV/SAT

MONITOR

OUT

(

DVD

(BD)

ASSIGNABLE

Class 2 Wiring

FRONT HEIGHT /

SPEAKERS

)

CD-R/TAPE

DVR/VCR

OUT

1 2

CD-R/TAPE

TV/SAT

DVR/VCR

DVD BD

AUDIO

SUBWOOFER PRE OUT

(

OUTPUT 5 V 100 mA MAX

UNBAL

SIRIUS

LOOP

ADAPTER PORT

ANTENNA

)

VIDEO

DVR/VCR

OUT IN

MONITOR OUT

DVD IN BD IN

PRPBY

COMPONENT VIDEO

1 If the connection was made using an optical cable, you’ll need to tell the receiver which digital input you connected the TV to

(see Choosing the input signal on page 43).

2 If the connection was made using an optica l or a coaxial cable, you’ll need to tell the receiver which digital input you connected

the DVD player to (see Choosing the input signal on page 43).

3 If your player also has a component video output, you can connect this too. See Using the component video jacks on page 28

for more on this.

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MONITOR

OUT

DIGITAL AUDIO OUT

ANALOG AUDIO OUT

COAXIAL

VIDEO OUT

OPTICAL

HDMI OUT

DIGITAL AUDIO OUT

OPTICAL

ANALOG AUDIO OUT

VIDEO IN

Select one

DVD player

This connection is required in order to listen to the sound of the TV over the receiver.

Select one

Connecting your TV with no HDMI input

This diagram shows connections of a TV (with no HDMI input) and DVD player (or other playback component) to the receiver.

• With these connections, the picture is not output to the TV even if the DVD player is connected with an HDMI cable. Connect the DVD player’s video signals using a composite or component cord.

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DVD

TV/SAT

DVR/VCR

OUT

HDMI

COAXIAL

(CD)

OPTICAL

(

CD-R/TAPE

ASSIGNABLE

)

ASSIGNABLE

CD-R/TAPE

DVR/VCR

OUT

CD-R/TAPE

1 2

TV/SAT

DVR/VCR

DVD BD

AUDIO

SUBWOOFER PRE OUT

(

OUTPUT 5 V 100 mA MAX

SIRIUS

ADAPTER PORT

ANTENNA

FM UNBAL 75

AM LOOP

)

VIDEO

DVR/VCR

OUT IN

MONITOR OUT

DVD IN BD IN

PRPBY

COMPONENT VIDEO

TV/SAT

MONITOR

ASSIGNABLE

SPEAKERS

Class 2 Wiring

OUT

(

)

DVD

IN (BD)

FRONT CENTER

FRONT HEIGHT /

SPEAKERS

SUR

• Connect using an HDMI cable to listen to HD audio on the receiver. Do not use an HDMI cable to input video signals. Depending on the video component, it may not be possible to output signals connected by HDMI and other methods simultaneously, and it may be necessary to make output settings.

Please refer to the operating instructions supplied with your component for more information.

1 If the connection was made using an optical cable, you’ll need to tell the receiver which digital input you connected the TV to

(see Choosing the input signal on page 43).

2 If the connection was made using an optical or a coaxial cable, you’ll need t o tell the receiver which digital input you connected

the DVD player to (see Choosing the input signal on page 43).

3 If both TV and player has a component video jacks, you can connect these too. See Using the compon ent video jacks on page 28

for more on this.

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DIGITAL AUDIO OUT

OPTICAL

ANALOG AUDIO OUT

VIDEO OUT

Select one

STB

Select one

DVR, VCR, LD player, etc.

Connecting a satellite receiver or other digital set-top box

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

OAXIAL

ASSIGNABLE

(CD)

OPTICAL

)

D-R/TAPE

ASSIGNABLE

CD-R/TAPE

DVR/VCR

OUT

CD-R/TAPE

1 2

TV/SAT

DVR/VCR

DVD BD

AUDIO

SUBWOOFER PRE OUT

(

OUTPUT 5 V 100 mA MAX

UNBAL

SIRIUS

LOOP

ADAPTER PORT

ANTENNA

)

VIDEO

DVR/VCR

OUT IN

MONITOR OUT

DVD IN BD IN

PRPBY

COMPONENT VIDEO

Connecting an HDD/DVD recorder, VCR and other video sources

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

• Only the signals that are input to the

TV/SAT

ASSIG

VIDEO IN terminal can be output from the VIDEO OUT terminal.

• Audio signals that are input through the digital terminal will not be output from the analog terminal.

CD-R/TAPE

COAXIAL

(CD)

OPTICAL

(

CD-R/TAPE

ASSIGNABLE

)

ASSIGNABLE

DVR/VCR

OUT

CD-R/TAPE

DVR/VCR

DVD BD

TV/SAT

1 2

AUDIO

SUBWOOFER PRE OUT

(

OUTPUT 5 V 100 mA MAX

UNBAL

SIRIUS

LOOP

ADAPTER PORT

ANTENNA

)

VIDEO

DVR/VCR

OUT IN

MONITOR OUT

DVD IN BD IN

PRPBY

COMPONENT VIDEO

TV/SAT

MONITOR

OUT

IN (

DVD

IN (BD)

ASSIGNABLE

1 2

)

OPTICAL DIGITAL

AUDIO OUT

PLAY

ANALOG AUDIO OUT

REC

ANALOG AUDIO IN

1 If the connection was made using an optical cable, you’ll need to tell the receiver which digital input you connected the set-

top box or video component to (see Choosing the input signal on page 43).

2 If the set-top box or video component also has an HDMI or a component video output, you can connect this too. See Connecting

using HDMI on page 24 or Using the component video jacks on page 28 for more on this.

VIDEO IN

VIDEO OUT

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Note

PLAY

DIGITAL AUDIO OUT

ANALOG AUDIO OUT

COAXIAL

ANALOG AUDIO IN

REC

OPTICAL

Select one

CD-R, MD, DAT, Tape recorder, etc.

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.

• If necessary, assign the component video inputs to the input source you’ve connected.

This only needs to be done if you didn’t connect according to the following defaults:

• COMPONENT VIDEO IN 1 – BD

• COMPONENT VIDEO IN 2 – DVD

See The Input Assign menu on page 48 for more on this.

• For the audio connection, refer to

Connecting your DVD player with no HDMI output

on page 25.

CD-R/TAPE

DVR/VCR

IGNABLE

1 2

TV/SAT

DVD BD

AUDIO

SIRIUS

ANTENNA

UNBAL

LOOP

MONITOR OUT

DVD IN BD IN

PRPBY

COMPONENT VIDEO

MONITOR

OUT

IN (

DVD

IN (BD)

ASSIGNABLE

1 2

Clas

)

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 OUT jacks.

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.

CD-R/TAPE

COAXIAL

(CD)

OPTICAL

(

CD-R/TAPE

ASSIGNABLE

)

ASSIGNABLE

DVR/VCR

OUT

1 2

CD-R/TAPE

TV/SAT

DVR/VCR

DVD BD

AUDIO

SUBWOOFER PRE OUT

(

OUTPUT 5 V 100 mA MAX

SIRIUS

ADAPTER PORT

ANTENNA

UNBAL

LOOP

)

VIDEO

DVR/VCR

OUT IN

MONITOR OUT

DVD IN BD IN

PRPBY

COMPONENT VIDEO

TV/SAT

ASSIG

RYPB

COMPONENT VIDEO IN

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.

2 If the connection was made using an optical or a coaxial cable, you’ll need t o tell the receiver which digital input you connected

the component to (see Choosing the input signal on page 43).

COMPONENT VIDEO OUT

RYPB

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F connector

ANTENNA

UNBAL

LOOP

Outdoor antenna

5 m to 6 m

(15 ft. to 18 ft.)

Indoor antenna

(vinyl-coated wire)

Using external antennas

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 below).

fig. a fig. b

ANTENNA

To improve FM reception

Use an F connector (not supplied) to connect an external FM antenna.

ANTENNA

UNBAL

LOOP

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

2 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).

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

4 Connect the FM wire antenna into the FM antenna socket.

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

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

To improve AM reception

antenna. For the best possible reception, suspend

horizontally outdoors.

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MASTER VOLUME

MCACC

SETUP MIC

VIDEO INPUT

AUDIOLRVIDEO

iPod

iPhone

USB

CONTROL ON / OFF

LVIDEO

AUDIO/VIDEO OUTPUT

This receiver

Video camera

(etc.)

Connecting to the front panel video terminal

Front video connections are accessed via the front panel using the INPUT SELECTOR or VIDEO button on the remote control. There are standard audio/video jacks. Hook them up the same way you made the rear panel connections.

•Push down on the PUSH OPEN tab to access the front video connections.

Plugging in the receiver

Only plug in after you have connected all your components to this receiver, including the speakers.

• Plug the AC power cord into a convenient AC power outlet.

CAUTION

• Handle the power cord by the plug part. 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 electric shock. Do not place the unit, a piece of furniture, or other object on the power cord or pinch the cord in any other way. Never make a knot in the cord or tie it with other cables. The power cords should be routed so that they are not likely to be stepped on. A damaged power cord can cause a fire or give you an electric shock. Check the power cord once in a while. If you find it damaged, ask your nearest Pioneer authorized independent service company for a replacement.

• The receiver should be disconnected by removing the mains plug from the wall socket when not in regular use, e.g., when on vacation.

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