Pioneer VSX-921-K User Manual

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

VSX-921

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Operating Instructions

Manual de instrucciones

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IMPORTANT

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, 20 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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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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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.

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.

Information to User

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

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.

WARNING

o prevent a fire hazard, do not place any naked flame

sources (such as a lighted candle) on the equipment.

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.

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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.

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

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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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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.

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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.

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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.

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These symbols are only valid in the European Union.

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(Symbol examples for batteries)

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. A 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. Protect the power cord from being walked on or

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

11)

Only use attachments/accessories specified by 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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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

off plug can cause severe electrical shock. Make

cutsure it is properly disposed of after removal. The equipment should be disconnected by removing the mains plug from the wall socket when left unused for a long period of time (for example, when on vacation).

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CAUTION

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 lef

t unused for a long period of time (for

example, when on vacation).

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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

Before you start

Checking what’s in the box . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

Installing the receiver . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

Flow of settings on the receiver 01 Controls and displays

Front panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Display. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

Remote control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Loading the batteries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

Operating range of remote control. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

02 Connecting your equipment

Determining the speakers’ application . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Some tips for improving sound quality. . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Connecting the speakers. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Switching the speaker terminal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Making cable connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

HDMI cables . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

About HDMI. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

Analog audio cables. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

Digital audio cables . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

Video cables. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

About the video converter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

Connecting a TV and playback components . . . . . . . . . . 15

Connecting using HDMI . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

Connecting your TV with no HDMI input . . . . . . . . . . . 16

Connecting your DVD player with no HDMI output . . . 17 Connecting a satellite receiver or other digital

set-top box. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

Connecting an HDD/DVD recorder, Blu-ray Disc

recorder and other video sources . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18

Using the component video jacks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

Connecting other audio components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

Connecting optional Bluetooth

Connecting your SiriusConnect™ Tuner . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

Connecting antennas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

Using external antennas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

Connecting to the front panel video terminal. . . . . . . . . . 21

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ADAPTER. . . . . . . . . . . 20

Connecting an iPod . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

Connecting a USB device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

Plugging in the receiver . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

03 Basic Setup

Canceling the demo display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

Automatically setting up for surround sound (MCACC)

Other problems when using the Auto MCACC setup

04 Basic playback

Playing a source . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

Selecting the audio input signal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

Playing an iPod. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

Playing back files stored on an iPod . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

Basic playback controls. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

Watching photos and video content . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

Playing a USB device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

Basic playback controls. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

Compressed audio compatibility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

Bluetooth

of Music . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

Listening to Satellite Radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

Listening to SIRIUS Radio. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30

Listening to the radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31

05 Listening to your system

Choosing the listening mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32

Using the Sound Retriever . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33

Listening with Acoustic Calibration EQ. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33

Better sound using Phase Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34

Using surround back channel processing . . . . . . . . . . . 34

Setting the Up Mix function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34

Setting the Audio options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35

Making an audio or a video recording. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36

ADAPTER for Wireless Enjoyment

Wireless music play . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

Pairing the Bluetooth ADAPTER and Bluetooth wireless

technology device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

Listening to Music Contents of Bluetooth wireless

technology device with Your System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

Saving channel presets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30

Using the SIRIUS Menu. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30

Improving FM sound . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31

Saving station presets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31

Listening to station presets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31

Naming preset stations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31

Auto playback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32

Listening in surround sound . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32

Using the Advanced surround . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33

Using Stream Direct . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33

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06 The System Setup menu

Using the System Setup menu. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37

Manual speaker setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37

Speaker Setting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37

Crossover Network . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38

Channel Level . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38

Speaker Distance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39

The Input Assign menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39

The Speaker System setting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40

The Video Parameter setting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40

Video Converter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40

Resolution . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40

Aspect . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41

The Auto Power Down menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41

The FL Demo Mode menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41

07 Control with HDMI function

Making Control with HDMI connections . . . . . . . . . . . . 42

HDMI Setup. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42

Before using synchronization. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43

About synchronized operations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43

About connections with a product of a different brand

that supports the Control with HDMI function . . . . . . 43

Cautions on the Control with HDMI function . . . . . . . . . 43

08 Controlling the rest of your system

Setting the remote to control other components . . . . . . 44

Selecting preset codes directly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44

Clearing all the remote control settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44

Controls for TVs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45

Controls for other components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45

Preset Code List. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45

09 Additional information

Troubleshooting. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48

General . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48

HDMI . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49

Important information regarding the HDMI

connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50

iPod messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50

USB messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50

SIRIUS radio messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50

About iPod/iPhone/iPad. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50

Resetting the main unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50

Cleaning the unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51

Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51

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Before you start

Checking what’s in the box

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

• Setup microphone

• Remote control

• AAA size IEC R03 dry cell batteries (to confirm system operation) x2

• AM loop antenna

• FM wire antenna

• iPod cable

• These operating instructions

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)

Flow of settings on the receiver

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

Connecting the speakers

Where you place the speakers will have a big effect on the sound.

• Determining the speakers’ application (page 10)

• Connecting the speakers (page 12)

• Switching the speaker terminal (page 12)

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Connecting the components

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

• About the video converter (page 14)

• Connecting a TV and playback components (page 15)

• Connecting antennas (page 20)

• Plugging in the receiver (page 22)

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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 40)

(Specify either using the surround back or front height speaker.)

The Input Assign menu (page 39)

(When using connections other than the recommended connections.)

Using the Audio Return Channel function (page 42)

(When the connected TV supports the HDMI Audio Return Channel function.)

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Use the on-screen automatic MCACC setup to set up

your system

• Automatically setting up for surround sound (MCACC) (page 23)

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Playing a source (page 25)

• Selecting the audio input signal (page 25)

• Playing an iPod (page 26)

• Playing a USB device (page 27)

• Choosing the listening mode (page 32)

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Adjusting the sound as desired

• Using the Sound Retriever (page 33)

• Better sound using Phase Control (page 34)

• Listening with Acoustic Calibration EQ (page 33)

• Using surround back channel processing (page 34)

• Setting the Up Mix function (page 34)

• Setting the Audio options (page 35)

• Manual speaker setup (page 37)

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Making maximum use of the remote control

• Setting the remote to control other components (page 44)

Controls and displays

AUDIO/VIDEO MULTI- CHANNEL RECEIVER

MASTER VOLUME

STANDBY/ON

INPUT SELECTOR

MCACC

SETUP MIC

L AUDIO R VIDEO

VIDEO 2 INPUT

iPod

iPhone

iPad

USB

5V 2.1

iPod iPhone iPad DIRECT

CONTROL

SOUND

RETRIEVER AIR

PHONES

SPEAKERS DIMMER DISPLAY BAND TUNER EDIT TUNE PRESET ENTER

iPod iPhone iPadHDMIMCACC

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8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15

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ADVANCED SURROUND

ALC/

STANDARD SURR

AUTO SURROUND

STREAM DIRECT

16 17 18 19 20 18

23 24 25 26 26 2827

Chapter 1:

Controls and displays

Front panel

1 INPUT SELECTOR dial

Selects an input source (page 25).

2 Indicators

MCACC – Lights when Acoustic Calibration EQ (page 33)

is on (Acoustic Calibration EQ is automatically set to on after the Auto MCACC setup (page 23)).

HDMI – Blinks when connecting an HDMI-equipped component; lights when the component is connected (page 15).

iPod iPhone iPad – Lights when an iPod/iPhone/iPad is connected and iPod USB input is selected (page 21).

3 Receiver control buttons

SPEAKERS – See Switching the speaker terminal on

page 12. DIMMER – Dims or brightens the display. The brightness

can be controlled in four steps.

4 Character display

See Display on page 7.

5 Tuner control buttons

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.

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

BAND – Switches between AM, FM ST (stereo) and FM MONO radio bands (page 31).

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

(page 31). Used to preset the channel in SIRIUS Radio (page 30).

TUNE / – Used to find radio frequencies (page 31) and SIRIUS Radio channels (page 30).

PRESET / – Use to select preset radio stations (page 31) and to select SIRIUS Radio channels (page 30).

6 Remote sensor

Receives the signals from the remote control (see Operating range of remote control on page 9).

7 MASTER VOLUME dial

 STANDBY/ON

9 PHONES jack

Use to connect headphones. When the headphones are connected, there is no sound output from the speakers. The listening mode when the sound is heard from the headphone can be selected only from PHONES SURR, STEREO or

STEREO ALC mode (S.R AIR mode can be also selected with ADAPTER input).

Controls and displays

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10 Listening mode buttons

AUTO SURROUND/STREAM DIRECT – Switches

between Auto surround mode (page 32) and Stream Direct playback (page 33).

ALC/STANDARD SURR – Press for standard decoding and to switch between the modes of 2 Pro Logic II, 2 Pro Logic IIx, 2 Pro Logic IIz and NEO:6, and the Auto level control stereo mode (page 32).

ADVANCED SURROUND – Switches between the various surround modes (page 33).

11 MCACC SETUP MIC jack

Use to connect a microphone when performing Auto MCACC setup (page 23).

12 AUDIO/VIDEO input terminal

See Connecting to the front panel video terminal on page 21.

13 iPod iPhone iPad/USB terminal

Use to connect your Apple iPod or USB mass storage device as an audio source (page 21).

14 SOUND RETRIEVER AIR

When the button is pressed, the input switches to ADAPTER and the listening mode is automatically set to S.R AIR (page 29).

15 iPod iPhone iPad DIRECT CONTROL

Change the receiver’s input to the iPod and enable iPod operations on the iPod (page 27).

Display

16 PHASE

Lights when the Phase Control is switched on (page 34).

17 AUTO

Lights when the Auto Surround feature is switched on (page 32).

18 Tuner/SIRIUS indicators

ST – Lights when a stereo FM broadcast is being received

in auto stereo mode (page 31). TUNE – Lights when a normal broadcast channel or

SIRIUS channel is being received. PRESET – Shows when a preset radio station is registered

or called.

MEM – Blinks when a radio station is registered. kHz/MHz – Lights when the character display is showing

the currently received AM/FM broadcast frequency.

19 Speaker indicators

Indicates the speaker terminal, A and/or B, to which audio signal output is currently set (page 12).

20 Sleep timer indicator

Lights when the receiver is in sleep mode (page 8).

21 PRESET information or input signal indicator

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

22 Character display

Displays various system information.

23 DTS indicators

DTS – Lights when a source with DTS encoded audio

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

HD encoded audio signals is detected.

ES – 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 32).

24 Dolby Digital indicators

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

2D+ – Lights when a source with Dolby Digital Plus encoded audio signals is detected.

2HD – Lights when a source with Dolby TrueHD encoded audio signals is detected.

EX – Lights to indicate Dolby Digital EX decoding. 2PLII(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 32 for more on this).

25 ADV.S.

Lights when one of the Advanced Surround modes has been selected (see Using the Advanced surround on page 33 for more on this).

26 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.

27 Up Mix/DIMMER indicator

Lights when the Up Mix function is set to ON (page 34). Also, lights when DIMMER is set to off.

28 DIR.

Lights when the DIRECT or PURE DIRECT mode is switched on (page 33).

Controls and displays

BD DVD

INPUT SELECT

SOURCESLEEP

CONTROL

DIMMER

SIGNAL SEL

D.ACCESS

INPUT

MIDNIGHT

S.RETRIEVER

HDD

RECEIVER

DVR/BDR

CD-R

ADAPTER

iPod USB VIDEO 1

VIDEO

SIRIUS

TUNER

BD MENU

ENTER

ALC/

STANDARD

ADV SURR

STEREO

AUTO/

DIRECT

VOL

SPEAKERS

LEV

SB CH

DISP

CLR

MEMORY

PHASE

DVD

ENTER

CH SELECT

VCR

SHIFT

MUTE

RETURN

AUDIO

PARAMETER

TUNER EDIT

TOOLS

MASTER VOLUME

iPod CTRL

CATEGORY

BAND

HOME MENU SETUP

DTV/ TV

TRE

BASS

TOP MENU

RECEIVER

3 4

RECEIVER

Remote control

1 SLEEP

Press to change the amount of time before the receiver switches into standby (30 min – 60 min – 90 min – Off). You can check the remaining sleep time at any time by pressing

SLEEP once.

 RECEIVER

Switches the receiver between standby and on.

Switches the remote to control the receiver (used to select the white commands above the number buttons (MIDNIGHT, etc)). Also use this button to set up surround sound (page 37) or Audio parameters (page 35).

4 INPUT SELECT

Use to select the input source (page 25).

5 Input function buttons

Use to select the input source to this receiver (page 25). This will enable you to control other components with the remote control (page 44).

6 Listening mode buttons

AUTO/DIRECT – Switches between Auto surround mode

(page 32) and Stream Direct playback (page 33).

STEREO – Press to select stereo playback (page 32). ALC/STANDARD SURR – Press for standard decoding

and to switch between the modes of 2 Pro Logic II, 2 Pro Logic IIx, 2 Pro Logic IIz and NEO:6, and the Auto level control stereo mode (page 32).

ADV SURR – Switches between the various surround modes (page 33).

Press BD first to access:

BD MENU* – Displays the disc menu of Blu-ray Discs.

7 System Setup and component control buttons

The following button controls can be accessed after you have selected the corresponding input function button (BD, DVD, etc.).

Press first to access:

AUDIO PARAMETER – Use to access the Audio options (page 35).

SETUP – Press to access the System Setup menu (page 37).

RETURN – Confirm and exit the current menu screen.

Press BD, DVD or DVR/BDR first to access:

TOP MENU – Displays the disc ‘top’ menu of a Blu-ray Disc/DVD.

HOME MENU – Displays the HOME MENU screen. RETURN – Confirm and exit the current menu screen. MENU – Displays the TOOLS menu of Blu-ray Disc player.

Press TUNER or SIRIUS first to access:

TUNER EDIT – Memorizes stations for recall (page 31).

When TUNER is pressed, also used to change the name (page 31).

BAND – Switches between AM, FM ST (stereo) and FM MONO radio bands (page 31).

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 27).

///

Use the arrow buttons when setting up your surround sound system (page 37). Also used to control Blu-ray Disc/DVD menus/options.

Use TUNE / can be used to find radio frequencies and PRESET / can be used to select preset radio stations (page 31).

9 Component control buttons

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

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

(TUNE

/

, PRESET

/

), ENTER

Press first to access:

BASS –/+, TRE –/+ – Use to adjust Bass or Treble.

• These controls are disabled when the listening mode is set to DIRECT or PURE DIRECT.

Controls and displays

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CAUTION

RECEIVER

30°

7 m (23 ft.)

30°

• When the front speaker is set at SMALL in the Speaker Setting (or automatically via the Auto MCACC setup) and the Crossover Network is set above 150 Hz, the subwoofer channel level will be adjusted by pressing BASS –/+ (page 38).

Press TV first to access:

DTV/TV – Switches between the DTV and analog TV input modes for Pioneer TVs.

10 Number buttons and other component controls

Use the number buttons to directly select a radio frequency (page 31) or the tracks on a CD, etc. There are other buttons that can be accessed after 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.

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

SB CH – Press to select ON, AUTO or OFF the surround back channel (page 34).

CH SELECT – Press repeatedly to select a channel, then use LEV +/– to adjust the level (page 38).

LEV +/– – Use to adjust the channel level. EQ – Press to switch on/off Acoustic Calibration EQ

setting (page 33). MIDNIGHT – Switches to Midnight or Loudness listening

(page 35). SPEAKERS – See Switching the speaker terminal on

page 12.

PHASE – Press to switch on/off Phase Control (page 34). DIMMER – Dims or brightens the display. The brightness

can be controlled in four steps. SIGNAL SEL – Press to select the audio input signal of the

component to play back (page 25).

Press SIRIUS first to access:

D.ACCESS – After pressing, you can access a radio station directly using the number buttons (page 30).

 SOURCE

Press to turn on/off other components connected to the receiver (page 45).

12 TV CONTROL buttons

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 (page 45).

 – 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.

13 MASTER VOLUME +/–

Use to set the listening volume.

14 MUTE

Mutes/unmutes the sound.

15 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.

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

16 SHIFT

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

Loading the 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.

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

Never use new and old batteries together.

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

Batteries with the same shape may have different voltages. Do not use different batteries together.

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

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.

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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Note

Important

5.1 channel surround system:

6.1 channel surround (Surround back) system:

7.1 channel surround (Surround back) system:

7.1 channel surround (Front height) system:

Main zone

Speaker B

FHL

SBL

SBR

FHR

30 30

120 120

Chapter 2:

Connecting your equipment

Determining the speakers’ application

By connecting 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) (or the left and right front height speakers (FHL/FHR)), and the subwoofer (SW), a surround sound system up to 7.1 channel can be enjoyed.

The 5.1 channel surround system is the most commonlyused in home theaters. To achieve the best possible surround sound, install your speakers as shown below.

SBL

• Both the surround back speakers and the front height speakers can be connected at the same time. In this case, 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 40).

Another way, you can use the speakers connected to the B speaker terminals to listen to stereo playback in another room. See Switching the speaker terminal on page 12 for the listening options with this setup.

• You will not be able to connect the B speakers if you connect the front height speakers in the main zone. Further, if you use the B speakers, a 5.1 ch playback will be the maximum in the main zone. (No sound is output from the surround back speaker.)

• The Speaker System setting must be set if the above

FHR

FHL

SBR

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 40).

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.

• 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.

• 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.

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 34).

• 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 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.

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HDMI

VIDEO

COMPONENT VIDEO

DVR/ BDR

BPR

AUDIO

SPEAKERS

ANTENNA

OPTICAL

ASSIGNABLE

OUT

DVR/BDR

OUT

CD-R/TAPE

COAXIAL

(CD)

PRE OUT

SUBWOOFER

IN IN

MONITOR

OUT

TV/SATINBD

OUT IN DVD IN

TV/SAT

DVD

(

DVD

)

MONITOR OUT

(

DVR/ BDR

)

DVR/ BDR IN DVD IN BD IN VIDEO 1 IN

(

TV/SAT

)

(

CD-R/TAPE

)

FM UNBAL 75

(

OUTPUT 5 V

0.1 A MAX

)

ADAPTER PORT

AM LOOP

SIRIUS

FRONT

CENTER

SURROUND

(

Single

)

SURROUND BACK

Class 2 Wiring

FRONT HEIGHT /

LINE LEVEL

INPUT

Front height setting

Speaker B setting

Front right

Subwoofer

Center

Front left

Surround right

Surround left

Surround back right

Surround

back left

Front height right

Speaker B - right

Front height left

Speaker B - left

The front height terminals can also be used for Speaker B.

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

• 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.

• 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.

• Place the left and right front height speakers at least one meter (3.3 ft.) directly above the left and right front speakers.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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 23.

• 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.

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CAUTION

Note

10 mm (3/8 in.)

12 3

10 mm (3/8 in.)

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 speakers with a normal impedance between 6 Ω and 16 Ω.

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

Bare wire connections

A-Speaker terminals:

Twist exposed wire strands together.

Loosen terminal and insert exposed wire.

Tighten terminal.

12 3

B-Speaker terminals:

Twist exposed wire strands together.

Push open the tabs and insert exposed wire.

Release the tabs.

• 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 40, you can switch between speakers using the SPEAKERS button. If you selected Height, the button will simply switch your main speaker terminal on or 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.

SPEAKERS DIMMER DISPLAY

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 A-speaker terminals, the two speakers in the B-speaker terminals, and the subwoofer. Multichannel sources are downmixed only when the STEREO or STEREO ALC mode is selected for stereo output from A- and B-speaker terminals.

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

• The subwoofer output depends on the settings you made in Speaker Setting on page 37. However, if SPB is selected above, no sound is heard from the subwoofer (the LFE channel is not downmixed).

• All speaker terminals (except Speaker B connections) are switched off when headphones are connected.

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Note

AUDIO

White (Left)

Red (Right)

COAXIAL

OPTICAL

Coaxial digital

audio cable

Optical cable

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.

• 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.

HDMI

Be careful to connect the terminal in the proper direction.

• Set the HDMI parameter in Setting the Audio options on page 35 to THRU (THROUGH) and set the input signal in Selecting the audio input signal on page 25 to HDMI, if you want to hear HDMI audio output from your TV (no sound will be heard from this receiver).

• If the video signal does not appear on your TV, try adjusting the resolution settings on your component or di sp la y. Not e t ha t s ome co mp on en ts ( su ch as vid eo ga me 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.

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 DVDVideo, 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

• Audio Return Channel

• 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), DVDAudio, CD, SACD (DSD 2 ch only), Video CD, Super VCD

• Synchronized operation with components using the

Control with HDMI function (see Control with HDMI function on page 42)

• Use a High Speed HDMI® cable. If HDMI cable other than a High Speed HDMI properly.

• When an HDMI cable with a built-in equalizer is connected, it may not operate properly.

) technology.

cable is used, it may not work

• 3D, Deep Color, x.v.Color signal transfer and Audio Return Channel are only possible when connected to a compatible component.

• 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.

HDMI, the HDMI Logo and High-Definition Multimedia Interface are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing, LLC in the United States and other countries.

“x.v.Color” and 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.

Digital audio cables

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

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Note

VIDEO

Yellow

Green (Y)

Red (PR)

Blue (PB)

VIDEO

HDMI

COMPONENT VIDEO

MONITOR OUT

YPBP

MONITOR

OUT

COMPONENT VIDEO

YPBP

HDMI

OUT

Terminal for connection with source device

Terminal for connection with TV monitor

Playback

component

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 us es only unless otherwise authorized by Rovi Corporation. Reverse engineering or disassembly is prohibited.

• When connecting optical cables, be careful when inserting the plug not to damage the shutter protecting the optical socket.

• When storing optical cable, co il loosely. The cable may be damaged if bent around sharp corners.

• You can also use a standard RCA video cable for coaxial digital connections.

Video cables

Standard RCA video cables

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

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

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.

B and

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

• 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 40).

• 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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VIDEO

MONITOR

OUT

HDMI

COMPONENT VIDEO

DVR/ BDR

BPR

AUDI O

ANTENNA

OPTICAL

ASSIGNABLE

OUT

DVR/BDR

OUT

CD-R/TAPE

COAXIAL

(CD)

PRE OUT

SUBWOOFER

IN IN

MONITOR

OUT

TV/SATINBD

OUT

IN DVD IN

TV/SAT

DVD

(

DVD

)

MONITOR OUT

(

DVR/

BDR

)

DVR/BDR IN

DVD IN

BD IN

VIDEO 1 IN

(

TV/SAT

)

(

CD-R/TAPE

)

FM UNBAL 75

(

OUTPUT 5 V

0.1 A MAX

)

ADAPTER PORT

AM LOOP

SIRIUS

FRONT

R L

CENTER

HDMI IN

HDMI OUT

DIGITAL AUDIO OUTANALOG AUDIO OUT

OPTICAL

Select one

HDMI/DVI-compatible TV

HDMI/DVI-compatible

Blu-ray Disc player

If the TV does not support the HDMI Audio Return Channel function, this connection is required to listen to the TV sound 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. If the TV and playback components support the Control with HDMI feature, the convenient Control with HDMI functions can be used (see Control with HDMI function on page 42).

• The following connection/setting is required to listen to the sound of the TV over this receiver.

If the TV does not support the HDMI Audio Return Channel function, connect the receiver and TV with audio cables (as shown).

If the TV supports the HDMI Audio Return Channel function, the sound of the TV is input to the receiver via the HDMI terminal, so there is no need to connect an audio cable. In this case, set ARC at HDMI Setup to ON (see HDMI Setup on page 42).

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Note

RECEIVER

Select one

DVD player

Select one

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

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 cable.

• 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.

• If both TV and player has a component video jacks, you

can connect these too. See Using the component video jacks on page 19 for more on this.

• In order to listen to the audio from the DVD player that is

connected to this receiver using an optical cable or a coaxial cable, first, switch to the DVD input, then use

and SIGNAL SEL to choose the audio signal O2 (OPTICAL2) or C1 (COAXIAL1) (see Selecting the audio input signal on page 25).

HDMI

DVR/BDR IN

VIDEO

MONITOR

OUT

DVR/ BDR

OUT

(

)

DVD

ASSIGNABLE

(

DVR/

)

BDR

MONITOR OUT

COMPONENT VIDEO

DVD IN

TV/SATINBD

IN DVD IN

BPR

BD IN

VIDEO 1 IN

BD IN

AUDIO

DVR/BDR

CD-R/TAPE

OUT

IN IN

TV/SAT

COAXIAL

OUT

ASSIGNABLE

(CD)

ANTENNA

FM UNBAL 75

SIRIUS

(

OUTPUT 5 V

0.1 A MAX

SUBWOOFER

PRE OUT

ADAPTER PORT

)

AM LOOP

DVD

OPTICAL

ASSIGNABLE

(

)

(

TV/SAT

CD-R/TAPE

FRONT

)

CENTER

VIDEO IN

OPTICAL

DIGITAL AUDIO OUT ANALOG AUDIO OUT

VIDEO OUT

OPTICAL COAXIAL

DIGITAL AUDIO OUTANALOG AUDIO OUT

HDMI OUT

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HDMI

OUT

HDMI IN

DIGITAL AUDIO OUTANALOG AUDIO OUT

OPTICAL COAXIAL

VIDEO OUT

DIGITAL AUDIO OUT ANALOG AUDIO OUT

OPTICAL

Select one

DVD player

Select one

If the TV does not support the HDMI Audio Return Channel function, this connection is required to listen to the TV sound over the receiver.

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.

• If your player has a component video output, you can connect these too. See Using the component video jacks on page 19 for more on this.

• The following connection/setting is required to listen to the sound of the TV over this receiver.

If the TV does not support the HDMI Audio Return Channel function, connect the receiver and TV with audio cables (as shown).

• In order to listen to the audio from the DVD player that is connected to this receiver using an optical cable or a coaxial cable, first, switch to the DVD input, then use

RECEIVER

(OPTICAL2) or C1 (COAXIAL1) (see Selecting the audio input signal on page 25).

and SIGNAL SEL to choose the audio signal O2

HDMI

DVR/BDR IN

VIDEO

MONITOR

OUT

DVR/ BDR

OUT

(

)

DVD

ASSIGNABLE

(

DVR/

)

BDR

MONITOR OUT

COMPONENT VIDEO

DVD IN

TV/SATINBD

IN DVD IN

BPR

VIDEO 1 IN

BD IN

AUDI O

DVR/BDR

CD-R/TAPE

OUT

IN IN

TV/SAT

COAXIAL

OUT

ASSIGNABLE

(CD)

(

OUTPUT 5 V

0.1 A MAX

ANTENNA

FM UNBAL 75

SIRIUS

SUBWOOFER

PRE OUT

ADAPTER PORT

)

AM LOOP

DVD

(

TV/SAT

FRONT

R L

)

(

CD-R/TAPE

OPTICAL

ASSIGNABLE

)

CENTER

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Note

DIGITAL AUDIO OUTANALOG AUDIO OUT

OPTICALCOAXIAL

VIDEO OUT

Select one

Set-top box, etc.

DIGITAL AUDIO OUTANALOG AUDIO OUT

ANALOG AUDIO IN

OPTICAL

VIDEO IN

VIDEO OUT

Select one

HDD/DVD recorder, Blu-ray Disc recorder, etc.

RECEIVER

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 ‘settop boxes’.

• 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 15 or Using the component video jacks on page 19 for more on this.

COAXIAL

HDMI

DVR/BDR IN

VIDEO

MONITOR

OUT

DVR/ BDR

OUT

(

)

DVD

ASSIGNABLE

(

DVR/

)

BDR

MONITOR OUT

COMPONENT VIDEO

DVD IN

TV/SATINBD

IN DVD IN

BPR

BD IN

AUDIO

DVR/BDR

OUT

IN IN

TV/SAT

VIDEO 1 IN

CD-R/TAPE

OUT

ASSIGNABLE

(CD)

ADAPTER PORT

(

OUTPUT 5 V

)

0.1 A MAX

ANTENNA

FM UNBAL 75

AM LOOP

SIRIUS

SUBWOOFER

DVD

PRE OUT

(

TV/SAT

FRONT

R L

)

(

CD-R/TAPE

OPTICAL

ASSIGNABLE

)

CENTER

Connecting an HDD/DVD recorder, Blu-ray Disc recorder 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 Blu-ray Disc recorders.

• Only the signals that are input to the VIDEO IN terminal can be output from the VIDEO OUT terminal.

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

COAXIAL

HDMI

DVR/BDR IN

VIDEO

MONITOR

OUT

DVR/ BDR

OUT

(

)

DVD

ASSIGNABLE

(

DVR/

)

BDR

MONITOR OUT

COMPONENT VIDEO

DVD IN

TV/SATINBD

IN DVD IN

BPR

BD IN

AUDIO

DVR/BDR

OUT

IN IN

TV/SAT

VIDEO 1 IN

CD-R/TAPE

OUT

ASSIGNABLE

(CD)

ADAPTER PORT

(

OUTPUT 5 V

)

0.1 A MAX

ANTENNA

FM UNBAL 75

AM LOOP

SIRIUS

SUBWOOFER

DVD

PRE OUT

(

TV/SAT

FRONT

R L

)

(

CD-R/TAPE

OPTICAL

ASSIGNABLE

)

CENTER

• In order to listen to the audio from the source component that is connected to this receiver using a coaxial cable, first, switch to the TV/SAT, then use and SIGNAL SEL to choose the audio signal C1 (COAXIAL1) (see Selecting the audio input signal on page 25).

RECEIVER

• In order to listen to the audio from the source component that is connected to this receiver using an optical cable, first, switch to the to choose the audio signal

DVR/BDR

(OPTICAL2) (see

input, then use and

Selecting the audio input signal

SIGNAL SEL

on page 25).

Connecting your equipment

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Important

Note

COMPONENT VIDEO IN

COMPONENT VIDEO OUT

DVD player

Select one

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

RECEIVER

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.

• For the audio connection, refer to Connecting your DVD player with no HDMI output on page 17.

• 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.

• 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: DVD

COMPONENT VIDEO IN 2: DVR/BDR

See The Input Assign menu on page 39 for more on this.

DVR/BDR

DVR/ BDR

(

DVD

ASSIGNABLE

(

DVR/ BDR

MONITOR OUT

MONITOR

TV/SATINBD

OUT

IN DVD IN

)

BPR

COMPONENT VIDEO

OUT

IN IN

TV/SAT

CD-R/TAPE

ADAPTER PORT

(

OUTPUT 5 V

)

0.1 A MAX

ANTENNA

FM UNBAL 75

AM LOOP

SIRIUS

DVD

R L

SUBWOOFER

PRE OUT

FRONT

CENTER

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, t ape reco rder or other au dio compone nt.

• 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.

COAXIAL

DVD IN

DVR/BDR IN

HDMI

VIDEO

MONITOR

DVR/ BDR

(

)

DVD

ASSIGNABLE

(

DVR/

)

BDR

MONITOR OUT

COMPONENT VIDEO

REC

ANALOG AUDIO IN

• In order to listen to the audio from the CD player that is connected to this receiver using a coaxial cable, first, switch to the CD-R input, then use and SIGNAL SEL to choose the audio signal C1 (COAXIAL1) (see Selecting the audio input signal on page 25).

TV/SATINBD

OUT

IN DVD IN

B PR

BD IN

AUDIO

DVR/BDR

OUT

IN IN

TV/SAT

VIDEO 1 IN

CD-R/TAPE

OUT

ASSIGNABLE

(CD)

ADAPTER PORT

(

OUTPUT 5 V

)

0.1 A MAX

ANTENNA

FM UNBAL 75

AM LOOP

SIRIUS

SUBWOOFER

DVD

PRE OUT

(

TV/SAT

FRONT

R L

)

(

CD-R/TAPE

OPTICAL

ASSIGNABLE

)

CENTER

OPTICALCOAXIAL

DIGITAL AUDIO OUTANALOG AUDIO OUT

Connecting your equipment

Important

Bluetooth® ADAPTER

Antenna

SiriusConnect™

HOME tuner

AC adapter

ANTENNA

FM UNBAL 75

AM LOOP

fig. a

fig. b

Connecting optional



Connect a

terminal on the rear panel.

• For instructions on playing the Bluetooth wireless technology device, see Pairing the Bluetooth ADAPTER and Bluetooth wireless technology device on page 29.

• Do not move the receiver with the Bluetooth ADAPTER connected. Doing so could cause damage or faulty contact.

HDMI

DVR/BDR IN

VIDEO

DVR/ BDR

(

DVD

ASSIGNABLE

(

DVR/

BDR

MONITOR OUT

Bluetooth

MONITOR

OUT

)

COMPONENT VIDEO

Bluetooth® ADAPTER

ADAPTER to the ADAPTER PORT

DVD IN

TV/SATINBD

IN DVD IN

BPR

BD IN

AUDIO

DVR/BDR

OUT

IN IN

TV/SAT

VIDEO 1 IN

CD-R/TAPE

OUT

(

OUTPUT 5 V

0.1 A MAX

ANTENNA

FM UNBAL 75

SIRIUS

SUBWOOFER

DVD

PRE OUT

COAXIAL

ASSIGNABLE

(CD)

ADAPTER PORT

)

AM LOOP

(

TV/SAT

FRONT

R L

)

Connecting your SiriusConnect™ Tuner

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



Connect a SiriusConnect tuner to the SIRIUS IN jack on

the rear panel.

• You will also need to connect the antenna and AC adapter to the SiriusConnect tuner.

• For instructions on playing the SIRIUS Radio, see Listening to SIRIUS Radio on page 30.

VIDEO 1 IN

CD-R/TAPE

OUT

DVD

(

CD-R/TAP

DVD IN

DVR/BDR IN

HDMI

VIDEO

MONITOR

DVR/ BDR

(

)

DVD

ASSIGNABLE

(

DVR/

)

BDR

MONITOR OUT

COMPONENT VIDEO

TV/SATINBD

OUT

IN DVD IN

BPR

BD IN

AUDIO

DVR/BDR

OUT

IN IN

TV/SAT

SIRIUS

ANTENNA

FM UNBAL 75

SIRIUS

COAXIAL

(CD)

(

OUTPUT 5 V

0.1 A MAX

SUBWOOFER

PRE OUT

SIRIUS

ASSIGNABLE

(

TV/SAT

ADAPTER PORT

)

AM LOOP

R L

FRONT

)

(

CD-R/TAP

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).

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

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).

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

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.

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F connector

ANTENNA

FM UNBAL 75

AM LOOP

Outdoor antenna

5 m to 6 m

(16 ft. to 20 ft.)

Indoor antenna

(vinyl-coated wire)

CONTROL ON / OFF

AUDIO

VIDEO

OUTPUT

MCACC

SETUP MIC

L AUDIO R VIDEO

VIDEO 2 INPUT

iPod

iPhone

iPad

USB

5V 2.1

PHONES

This receiver

Video camera, etc.

MCACC

SETUP MIC

L AUDIO R VIDEO

VIDEO 2 INPUT

iPod

iPhone

iPad

USB

5V 2.1

PHONES

Music





Genius >

Playlists Artists Albums Songs Radio Genres Composers Audiobooks

CONTROL ON / OFF

iPod

iPod cable

This receiver

Using external antennas

To improve FM reception

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

ANTENNA

FM UNBAL 75

To improve AM reception

Connect a 5 m to 6 m (16 ft. to 20 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.

Connecting to the front panel video terminal

Front video connections are accessed via the front panel using the INPUT SELECTOR or VIDEO2 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.

Connecting an iPod

This receiver has a dedicated iPod terminal that will allow you to control playback of audio content from your iPod using the controls of this receiver.



Switch the receiver into standby, and then use the iPod cable to connect your iPod to the iPod terminal on the front panel of this receiver.

• Push down on the PUSH OPEN tab to access the iPod terminal.

• For the cable connection, refer to also the operating instructions for iPod.

• For instructions on playing the iPod, see Playing an iPod on page 26.

Connecting your equipment

CAUTION

Note

MCACC

SETUP MIC

L AUDIO R VIDEO

VIDEO 2 INPUT

iPod

iPhone

iPad

USB

5V 2.1

PHONES

CONTROL ON / OFF

USB mass

storage device

This receiver

Connecting a USB device

It is possible to listen to two-channel audio using the USB interface on the front of this receiver.



Switch the receiver into standby then connect your USB device to the USB terminal on the front panel of this receiver.

• Push down on the PUSH OPEN tab to access the USB terminal.

• This receiver does not support a USB hub.

• For instructions on playing the USB device, see Playing a USB device on page 27.

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.

• 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.

• After this receiver is connected to an AC outlet, a 2 second to 10 second HDMI initialization process begins. You cannot carry out any operations during this process. The HDMI indicator in the front panel display blinks during this process, and you can turn on this receiver once it has stopped blinking. When you set the Control with HDMI to OFF, you can skip this process. For details about the Control with HDMI feature, see Control with HDMI function on page 42.

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CAUTION

Important

BD DVD

INPUT SELECT

SOURCESLEEP

CONTROL

INPUT

RECEIVER

ENTER

MUTE

RETURN

PARAMETER

TOOLS

VOLUME

iPod CTRL

CATEGORY

BAND

HOME MENU

SETUP

DTV/ TV

TOP MENU

E S

MCACC

SETUP MIC

L AUDIO R VIDEO

VIDEO 2 INPUT

iPod

iPhone

iPad

USB

5V 2.1

PHONES

CONTROL ON / OFF

Tripod

Microphone

1.Auto MCACC

Now Analyzing

Environment Check Ambient Noise Speaker YES/NO

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Basic Setup

Canceling the demo display

The display on the front panel shows various information (demo displays) when the receiver is not operating. You can turn off the demo display. For details, see The FL Demo Mode menu on page 41.

• The demo mode is canceled automatically when the Auto MCACC setup is performed (see below).

Automatically setting up for surround sound (MCACC)

The Auto Multi-Channel Acoustic Calibration (MCACC) setup measures the acoustic characteristics of your listening area, taking into account ambient noise, speaker size and distance, and tests for both channel delay and channel level. After you have set up the microphone provided with your system, the receiver uses the information from a series of test tones to optimize the speaker settings and equalization for your particular room.

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

• The Auto MCACC setup will overwrite any existing

• Before using the Auto MCACC setup, the iPod USB input

• When both the surround back speaker and the front

speaker settings you’ve made.

should not be selected as an input source.

height speaker are connected, conduct Auto MCACC setup twice: once with the Speaker System setting is in

Surr.Back and once with the Speaker System setting is in Height. (There is no need to conduct Auto MCACC setup

every time the Speaker System setting is changed.)

Switch on the receiver and your TV.

Switch the TV input so that it connects to the receiver.

Connect the microphone to the MCACC SETUP MIC jack

on the front panel.

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

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.

RECEIVER

Press on the remote control, then press the

SETUP button.

The System Setup menu 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. If you cancel the Auto MCACC setup at any time, the receiver automatically exits and no settings will be made.

• The screensaver automatically starts after three minutes of inactivity.

Select ‘Auto MCACC’ from the System Setup menu, then

press ENTER.

System Setup

1.Auto MCACC

2.Manual SP Setup

3.Input Assign

4.Speaker System

5.Video Parameter

6.HDMI Setup

7.Auto Power Down

8.FL Demo Mode

• MIC IN blinks when the microphone is not connected to MCACC SETUP MIC jack.

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

Follow the instructions on-screen.

• Make sure the microphone is connected.

• Make sure the subwoofer is on and the volume is turned up.

• When using surround back or front height speakers, turn on the power to the amplifier to which the surround back or front height speakers are connected, and adjust the sound level to the desired level.

• See below for notes regarding background noise and other possible interference.

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.

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Note

1.Auto MCACC

Check!

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10:Next

Front Center Surr Surr. Back Subwoofer

[ YES ] [ YES ] [ YES ] [YESx2] [ YES ]

1.Auto MCACC

Now Analyzing

Surround Analyzing Speaker System Speaker Distance Channel Level Acoustic Cal EQ

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Basic Setup

• For correct speaker settings, do not adjust the volume during the test tones.

Confirm the speaker configuration.

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

• With error messages (such as Too much ambient noise) select RETRY after checking for ambient noise (see Other problems when using the Auto MCACC setup below).

If the speaker configuration displayed isn’t correct, use / to select the speaker and / to change the setting. 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.

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

If the screen in step 7 is left untouched for 10 seconds and ENTER is not pressed in step 8, the Auto MCACC setup will start automatically as shown.

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. Again, try to be as quiet as possible while this is happening. It may take 1 to 3 minutes.

The Auto MCACC setup has finished! You return to the

System Setup menu.

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 37).

• 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 37.

• 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.

Other problems when using the Auto MCACC setup

If the room environment is not optimal for the Auto MCACC setup (too much background noise, echo off the walls, obstacles blocking the speakers from the microphone) the final settings may be incorrect. Check for household appliances (air conditioner, fridge, fan, etc.), that may be affecting the environment and switch them off if necessary. If there are any instructions showing in the front panel display, please follow them.

• Some older TVs may interfere with the operation of the microphone. If this seems to be happening, switch off the TV when doing the Auto MCACC setup.

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Note

INPUT SELECT

SOURCESLEEP

CONTROL

INPUT

RECEIVER

DIMMER

SIGNAL SEL

D.ACCESS

MIDNIGHT

S.RETRIEVER

SPEAKERS

LEV

SB CH

CLR

PHASE

ENTER

CH SELECT

SHIFT

Chapter 4:

Basic playback

Playing a source

Here are the basic instructions for playing a source (such as a DVD disc) with your home theater system.

AUTO/

AUDIO

PARAMETER

TOP MENU

HOME MENU SETUP

iPod CTRL

CATEGORY

DIRECT

S E

BASS

RECEIVER

BD DVD

DVR/BDRCDCD-R

ADAPTER

iPod USB VIDEO 1

TUNER

VIDEO

Switch on your system components and receiver.

Start by switching on the playback component (for example a DVD player), your TV and subwoofer (if you have one), then the receiver (press  RECEIVER).

SOURCESLEEP

INPUT SELECT

SIRIUS

CONTROL

INPUT

VOL

• Make sure the setup microphone is disconnected.

Switch the TV input to the input that connects this

receiver.

For example, if you connected this receiver to the VIDEO jacks on your TV, make sure that the VIDEO input is now selected.

Press input function buttons to select the input function

you want to play.

• The input of the receiver will switch over, and you will be able to operate other components using the remote control. To operate the receiver, first press on the remote control, then press the appropriate button to operate.

• The input source can also be selected by using INPUT SELECT buttons on the remote control, or by using the front panel INPUT SELECTOR dial. In this case, the remote control won’t switch operational modes.

STEREO

ENTER

ALC/

STANDARD

TUNER EDIT

TOOLS

BAND

RETURN

DTV/ TV

TRE

RECEIVER

BD MENU

ADV SURR

MASTER VOLUME

MUTE

If you selected the proper input source and there is still no sound, select the audio input signal for playback (see Selecting the audio input signal below).

Press AUTO/DIRECT to select ‘AUTO SURROUND’ and

start playback of the source.

If you’re playing a Dolby Digital or DTS surround sound DVD disc, with a digital audio connection, you should hear surround sound. If you’re playing a stereo source or if the connection is an analog audio connection, you will only hear sound from the front left/right speakers in the default listening mode. It is possible to check on the front panel display whether or not surround sound playback is being performed properly.

When using a surround back speaker, 2D+PLIIx is displayed when playing Dolby Digital 5.1-channel signals, and DTS+NEO:6 is displayed when playing DTS 5.1-channel signals.

When not using a surround back speaker, 2D is displayed when playing Dolby Digital signals. If the display does not correspond to the input signal and listening mode, check the connections and settings.

• You may need to check the digital audio output settings on your DVD player or digital satellite receiver. It should be set to output Dolby Digital, DTS and 88.2 kHz/96 kHz PCM (2 channel) audio, and if there is an MPEG audio option, set this to convert the MPEG audio to PCM.

• Depending on your DVD player or source discs, you may only get digital 2 channel stereo and analog sound. In this case, the receiver must be set to a multichannel listening mode if you want multichannel surround sound.

Use MASTER VOLUME to adjust the volume level.

Turn down the volume of your TV so that all sound is coming from the speakers connected to this receiver.

Selecting the audio input signal

The audio input signal can be selected for each input source. Once it is set, the audio input that was selected will be applied whenever you select the input source using the input function buttons.

RECEIVER



Press , then press SIGNAL SEL to select the

audio input signal corresponding to the source component.

Each press cycles through the following:

• H – Selects an HDMI signal. H can be selected for BD, DVD, DVR/BDR or VIDEO1 input. For other inputs, H cannot be selected.

When the HDMI option in Setting the Audio options on page 35 is set to THRU, the sound will be heard through your TV, not from this receiver.

• A – Selects the analog inputs.

• C1/O1/O2 – Selects the digital input. The coaxial 1 input is selected for C1, and the optical 1 or 2 audio input is selected for O1 or O2.

When H (HDMI) or C1/O1/O2 (digital) is selected and the selected audio input is not provided, A (analog) is automatically selected.

• VIDEO1 input is fixed to H (HDMI). It cannot be changed.

•For the TV/SAT input, only A (analog) or C1/O1/O2 (digital) can be selected. However, if the ARC at HDMI Setup is set to ON, the input is fixed to H (HDMI) and cannot be changed.

• When set to H (HDMI) or C1/O1/O2 (digital), 2 lights when a Dolby Digital signal is input, and DTS lights when a DTS signal is input.

• When the H (HDMI) is selected, the A and DIGITAL indicators are off (see page 7).

Important

Note

Tip

DVD BD

CD-R

ADAPTER

TUNER

SIRIUS

DVR/BDR

TV BD

DVR/BDR

DVD

DVR/BDR

DVD

CD-R CD

DVR/BDR

BD DVDTV

SIGNAL SEL

RECEIVER

VIDEO 1

1. 1.

SIGNAL SEL

RECEIVER

SIGNAL SEL

RECEIVER

SIGNAL SEL

RECEIVER

Audio

Other than CD input

Audio

Video/Audio (HDMI)

Video

Other than TV/SAT input

Other than CD-R input

(CD input)

(TV/SAT input)

(CD-R input)

Reassignable

(page 39)

Basic playback

• When digital input (optical or coaxial) is selected, this receiver can only play back Dolby Digital, PCM (32 kHz to 96 kHz) and DTS (including DTS 96 kHz/24 bit) digital signal formats. The compatible signals via the HDMI terminals are: Dolby Digital, DTS, SACD (DSD 2 ch only), PCM (32 kHz to 192 kHz sampling frequencies), Dolby TrueHD, Dolby Digital Plus, DTS-EXPRESS, DTS-HD Master Audio and DVD Audio (including 192 kHz). With other digital signal formats, set to A (analog).

• In order to enjoy the picture and/or sound from devices connected to each terminal, select the input by doing the following.

DVR/BDR IN DVD IN BD IN VIDEO 1 IN

HDMI

VIDEO

MONITOR

TV/SATINBD

OUT

DVR/ BDR

OUT IN DVD IN

(

)

DVD

ASSIGNABLE

(

DVR/

)

BDR

MONITOR OUT

BPR

COMPONENT VIDEO

AUDIO

DVR/BDR

CD-R/TAPE

OUT

IN IN

TV/SAT

OUT

ANTENNA

FM UNBAL 75

SIRIUS

DVD

• You may get digital noise when a LD or CD player compatible with DTS is playing an analog signal. To prevent noise, make the proper digital connections (page 13) and set the signal input to C1/O1/O2 (digital).

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

COAXIAL

(CD)

(

OUTPUT 5 V

0.1A MAX

ASSIGNABLE

ADAPTER PORT

)

AM LOOP

OPTICAL

ASSIGNABLE

(

)

(

CD-R/TAPE

)

TV/SAT

Playing an iPod

This receiver has a dedicated iPod terminal that will allow you to control playback of audio content from your iPod using the controls of this receiver.

• Pioneer cannot under any circumstances accept responsibility for any direct or indirect loss arising from any inconvenience or loss of recorded material resulting from the iPod failure.

•This receiver is compatible with the audio and the video of the iPod nano, iPod (fifth generation), iPod classic, iPod touch and iPhone (only supports iPod (fifth generation) and iPod nano (first and second generation) audio playback) (iPod shuffle not supported). However, that some of the functions may be restricted for some models.

•This receiver has been developed and tested for the software version of iPod/iPhone/iPad indicated on the website of Pioneer.

•Installing software versions other than indicated on the website of Pioneer to your iPod/iPhone/iPad may result in incompatibility with this receiver.

• iPod and iPhone are licensed for reproduction of noncopyrighted materials or materials the user is legally permitted to reproduce.

• Features such as the equalizer cannot be controlled using this receiver, and we recommend switching the equalizer off before connecting.

Switch on the receiver and your TV.

See Connecting an iPod on page 21.

Switch the TV input so that it connects to the receiver.

Press iPod USB on the remote control to switch the

receiver to the iPod USB input.

The front panel display shows Loading while the receiver verifies the connection and retrieves data from the iPod.

Use TOP MENU to display iPod Top menu.

When the display shows Top Menu you’re ready to play music from the iPod.

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Tip

Important

Tip

Important

Note

ENTER

ADV SURR

AUTO/

DIRECT

RETURN

AUDIO

PARAMETER

TUNER EDIT

TOOLS

MASTER

VOLUME

iPod CTRL

CATEGORY

BAND

HOME MENU SETUP

TOP MENU

E S

BD MENU

DIMMER

SIGNAL SEL

MIDNIGHT

S.RETRIEVER

SPEAKERS

LEV

SB CH

DISP

MEMORY

PHASE

CH SELECT

MUTE

DTV/ TV

TRE

BASS

SHIFT

HDD DVD VCR

ALC/

STANDARD

STEREO

• If after pressing iPod the display shows NO DEVICE, try switching off the receiver and reconnecting the iPod to the receiver.

• The controls of your iPod (excluding the iPod touch and iPhone) will be inoperable when connected to this receiver (Pioneer shows in the iPod display).

Playing back files stored on an iPod

To navigate songs on your iPod, you can take advantage of the OSD of your TV connected to this receiver. You can also control all operations for music in the front panel display of this receiver.

• Note that non-roman characters in the title are displayed as ‘*’.

• This feature is not available for photos or video clips on your iPod.

Finding what you want to play

When your iPod is connected to this receiver, you can browse songs stored on your iPod by playlist, artist, album name, song name, genre or composer, similar to using your iPod directly.

Use

/

browse that category.

• To return to the previous level any time, press RETURN.

albums).

•Use / to move to previous/next levels.

play, then press

• If you’re in the song category, you can also press ENTER

• You can play all of the songs in a particular category by

to select a category, then press ENTER to

Use

/

to browse the selected category (e.g.,

Continue browsing until you arrive at what you want to



to start playback.

selecting the All item at the top of each category list. For example, you can play all the songs by a particular artist.

Basic playback controls

This receiver’s remote control buttons can be used for basic playback of files stored on an iPod.

•Press iPod USB to switch the remote control to the iPod/ USB operation mode.

• During Audiobook playback, press / to switch the playback speed: Faster  Normal  Slower

Watching photos and video content

To view photos or video on your iPod, since video control is not possible using this receiver, you must use the main controls of your iPod instead.

• iPod photos and video content can be viewed only when the iPod is connected to the iPod VIDEO input on the front panel.

• This feature can only be used with an iPod having video output.

Press iPod CTRL to switch to the iPod controls for photo

and video playback.

The receiver controls will be unavailable while you are watching iPod videos or browsing photos.

Press iPod CTRL again to switch back to the receiver

controls when you’re done.

• Change the receiver’s input to the iPod in one action by pressing iPod iPhone iPad DIRECT CONTROL on the front panel to enable iPod operations on the iPod.

Playing a USB device

It is possible to listen to two-channel audio using the USB interface on the front of this receiver.

• Pioneer cannot guarantee compatibility (operation and/ or bus power) with all USB mass storage devices and assumes no responsibility for any loss of data that may occur when connected to this receiver.

• This includes playback of WMA/MP3/MPEG-4 AAC files (except files with copy-protection or restricted playback).

• Compatible USB devices include external magnetic hard drives, portable flash memory (particularly keydrives) and digital audio players (MP3 players) of format FAT16/32. It is not possible to connect this receiver to a personal computer for USB playback.

• With large amounts of data, it may take longer for the receiver to read the contents of a USB device.

• If the file selected cannot be played back, this receiver automatically skips to the next file playable.

• When the file currently being played back has no title assigned to it, the file name is displayed in the OSD instead; when neither the album name nor the artist name is present, the row is displayed as a blank space.

• Note that non-roman characters in the playlist are displayed as ‘*’.

• Make sure the receiver is in standby when disconnecting the USB device.

Switch on the receiver and your TV.

See Connecting a USB device on page 22.

Switch the TV input so that it connects to the receiver.

Press iPod USB on the remote control to switch the

receiver to the iPod USB input. Loading appears in the OSD as this receiver starts

recognizing the USB device connected. After the recognition, a playback screen appears in the OSD and playback starts automatically.

Important

MUTE

Bluetooth wireless technology enabled device: cell phone

Bluetooth wireless technology enabled device: Digital music player

Device not equipped with Bluetooth wireless technology: Digital music player + Bluetooth audio transmitter (sold commercially)

Music data

Remote control

operation

Bluetooth®

ADAPTER

This receiver

Basic playback

Basic playback controls

This receiver’s remote control buttons can be used for basic playback of files stored on USB devices.

• Press iPod USB to switch the remote control to the iPod/ USB operation mode.

AUTO/

DIRECT

AUDIO

PARAMETER

TOP MENU

S E

HOME MENU SETUP

iPod CTRL

CATEGORY

If a USB Error message lights in the display, try following the points below:

STEREO

ENTER

ALC/

STANDARD

TUNER EDIT

TOOLS

RETURN

E S

BD MENU ADV SURR

BAND

MASTER VOLUME

BASS

HDD DVD VCR

S.RETRIEVER

SB CH

MIDNIGHT

SPEAKERS

DIMMER

SIGNAL SEL

• Switch the receiver off, then on again.

• Reconnect the USB device with the receiver switched off.

• Select anot her input source (like BD), then switch back to iPod USB.

• Use a dedicated AC adapter (supplied with the device) for USB power.

For more information on error messages, see USB messages on page 50. If this doesn’t remedy the problem, it is likely your USB device is incompatible.

DTV/ TV

CH SELECT

LEV

TRE

MEMORY

DISP

PHASE

SHIFT

Compressed audio compatibility

Note that although most standard bit/sampling rate combinations for compressed audio are compatible, some irregularly encoded files may not play back. The list below shows compatible formats for compressed audio files:

• MP3 (MPEG-1/2/2.5 Audio Layer 3) – Sampling rates: 8 kHz to 48 kHz; Bit rates: 8 kbps to 320 kbps (128 kbps or higher recommended); File extension: .mp3

• WMA (Windows Media Audio) – Sampling rates: 32 kHz/

44.1 kHz; Bit rates: 32 kbps to 192 kbps (128 kbps or higher recommended); File extension: .wma; WMA9 Pro and WMA lossless encoding: No

• AAC (MPEG-4 Advanced Audio Coding) – Sampling rates:

11.025 kHz to 48 kHz; Bit rates: 16 kbps to 320 kbps (128 kbps or higher recommended); File extension: .m4a; Apple lossless encoding: No

Other compatibility information

• VBR (variable bit rate) MP3/WMA/MPEG-4 AAC playback: Yes (Note that in some cases playback time will not be displayed correctly.)

• DRM (Digital Rights Management) protection compatible: Yes (DRM-protected audio files will not play in this receiver.)

About MPEG-4 AAC

Advanced Audio Coding (AAC) is at the core of the MPEG-4 AAC standard, which incorporates MPEG-2 AAC, forming the basis of the MPEG-4 audio compression technology. The file format and extension used depend on the application used to encode the AAC file. This receiver plays back AAC files encoded by iTunes protected files will not play, and files encoded with some versions of iTunes

Apple and iTunes are trademarks of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries.

About WMA

WMA is an acronym for Windows Media Audio and refers to an audio compression technology developed by Microsoft Corporation. This receiver plays back WMA files encoded using Windows Media Note that DRM-protected files will not play, and files encoded with some versions of Windows Media

bearing the extension ‘.m4a’. DRM-

may not play.

Player bearing the extension ‘.wma’.

Player may not play.

Bluetooth® ADAPTER for Wireless Enjoyment

of Music

Wireless music play

When the Bluetooth ADAPTER (Pioneer Model No. AS-BT100 or AS-BT200) is connected to this unit, a product equipped with Bluetooth wireless technology (portable cell phone, digital music player, etc.) can be used to listen to music wirelessly. Also, by using a commercially available transmitter supporting Bluetooth wireless technology, you can listen to music on a device not equipped with Bluetooth wireless technology. The AS-BT100 and AS-BT200 model supports SCMS-T contents protection, so music can also be enjoyed on devices equipped with SCMS-T type Bluetooth wireless technology.

• It must be necessary that the Bluetooth wireless technology enabled device supports A2DP profiles.

Basic playback

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Important

CATEGORY

• Pioneer does not guarantee proper connection and operation of this unit with all Bluetooth wireless technology enabled devices.

Remote control operation

The remote control supplied with this unit allows you to play and stop media, and perform other operations.

• It must be necessary that the Bluetooth wireless technology enabled device supports AVRCP profiles.

• Remote control operations cannot be guaranteed for all Bluetooth wireless technology enabled devices.

Pairing the wireless technology device

“Pairing” must be done before you start playback of Bluetooth wireless technology content using Bluetooth ADAPTER. Make sure to perform pairing first time you operate the system or any time pairing data is cleared. “Pairing” is the step necessary to register Bluetooth wireless technology device to enable Bluetooth communications. For more details, see also the operating instructions of your Bluetooth wireless technology device.

• Pairing is required when you first use Bluetooth wireless technology device and Bluetooth ADAPTER.

• To enable Bluetooth communication, pairing should be done with both of your system and Bluetooth wireless technology device.

•If the Bluetooth wireless technology device’s security code is “0000”, there is no need to make the security code setting on the receiver. Press ADAPTER to switch the ADAPTER input, then conduct the pairing operation on the Bluetooth wireless technology device. If pairing is successful, there is no need to performing the pairing operation below.

• When using the AS-BT200 only: If the Bluetooth wireless technology device supports SSP (Secure Simple Pairing), there is no need to make the security code setting. Press ADAPTER to switch the ADAPTER input, then conduct the pairing operation on the Bluetooth wireless technology device. If pairing is successful, there is no need to performing the pairing operation below.

Bluetooth

ADAPTER and

Bluetooth

Press TOP MENU.

Press ENTER to enter PAIRING.

Select the PIN code to be used from 0000/1234/8888

using

/

PAIRING blinks.

• You can use any of 0000/1234/8888 PIN codes. Bluetooth

that you want to make pairing, place it near the system and set it into the pairing mode.

the

When Bluetooth wireless technology device is connected: Bluetooth wireless technology device name appears in the

receiver display.

• The system can display alphanumeric characters only.

When Bluetooth wireless technology device is not connected:

NODEVICE appears in the receiver display. In this case, perform the connection operation from the side of the Bluetooth wireless technology device.

select in the step 4.

• PIN code may in some case be referred to as PASSKEY.

Listening to Music Contents of

, then press ENTER.

wireless technology device using any other PIN code cannot be used with this system.

Switch on the

Check to see that the

Bluetooth

Other characters may not be displayed correctly.

From the

Bluetooth

wireless technology device

Bluetooth

wireless technology device.

Bluetooth

wireless technology device list,

ADAPTER and enter the PIN code selected

ADAPTER is detected by

Bluetooth

technology device with Your System

Press ADAPTER to switch the receiver to ADAPTER

input. The ADAPTER input can also be selected by pressing SOUND RETRIEVER AIR on the front panel. In this case, S.R AIR, the optimum listening mode, is selected automatically.

Perform the connection operation from the side of the

Bluetooth

wireless technology device to the

ADAPTER.

• When the Bluetooth ADAPTER is not plugged into the ADAPTER PORT terminal, NO ADAPTER will be displayed if ADAPTER input is selected.

wireless

Bluetooth

Start playback of music contents stored in

wireless technology device.

This receiver’s remote control buttons can be used for basic playback of files stored on the Bluetooth wireless technology device.

• Bluetooth wireless technology device should be compatible with AVRCP profile.

• Depending on Bluetooth wireless technology device you use, operation may differ from what is shown in the remote control buttons.

MUTE

DTV/ TV

TRE

BASS

MEMORY

The Bluetooth trademarks owned by Bluetooth SIG, Inc. and any use of such marks by Pioneer Corporation is under license. Other trademarks and trade names are those of their respective owners.

word mark and logos are registered

Listening to Satellite Radio

To listen to Satellite Radio, you’ll need to connect a SIRIUS Satellite Radio tuner (sold separately) to your Sirius-Ready receiver. SIRIUS Satellite Radio is available to residents of the US (except Alaska and Hawaii) and Canada.

Satellite Radio delivers a variety of commercial-free music from categories ranging from Pop, Rock, Country, R&B, Dance, Jazz, Classical and many more plus coverage of all the top professional and college sports including play by play games from select leagues and teams. Additional programming includes expert sports talk, uncensored entertainment, comedy, family programming, local traffic and weather and news from your most trusted sources. Once you’ve purchased a SIRIUS tuner you’ll need to activate it and subscribe to begin enjoying the service. Easy to follow installation and setup instructions are provided with the SIRIUS tuner. There are a variety of programming packages available, including the option of adding ‘The Best of XM’

Bluetooth

Note

Tip

Basic playback

programming to the SIRIUS service. The ‘Best of XM’ service is not available to SIRIUS Canada subscribers at this time. Please check with SIRIUS Canada for any updates using the numbers and web address below. Family friendly packages are also available to restrict channels featuring content that may be inappropriate for children.

To subscribe to SIRIUS, U.S. and Canadian customers can call 1-888-539-SIRI (1-888-539-7474) or visit sirius.com (US) or siriuscanada.ca (Canada).

Listening to SIRIUS Radio

After connecting, you will be able to use this receiver to select channels using the front panel display.

• 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 (1-888539-7474).



Press SIRIUS to switch to the SIRIUS input.

For best reception, you may need to move the SiriusConnect tuner antenna near a window (refer to the manual for the SiriusConnect Home tuner for antenna placement recommendations).

•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 SiriusConnect tuner.

You can check the strength of reception by pressing

DISP (DISPLAY).

Selecting channels and browsing by genre

Use the front panel display to select channels. You can select channels from your favorite genre.

• You can, however, use just the front panel display to do everything if you prefer.



Press

/

the radio broadcast is automatically tuned in.

• To select a channel from your favorite genre, press CATEGORY and use / to select a genre, and then use / and ENTER to select a channel from the selected genre.

• To cancel and exit any time, press RETURN.

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

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

• The currently selected channel is automatically chosen (without pressing ENTER) after 2 seconds.

to select the channel. In the next 2 seconds,

Select SR000 (SIRIUS ID) from the front panel display to check the Radio ID of the SIRIUS Connect tuner.

Saving channel presets

This receiver can memorize up to 30 channels, stored.

Select the channel you want to memorize.

See Selecting channels and browsing by genre above.

Press T.EDIT.

The display shows a blinking memory number.

Press

/

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

Press ENTER.

After pressing ENTER, the preset 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.



Press

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

to select the channel preset you want.

/

to select the channel preset you want.

Using the SIRIUS Menu

The SIRIUS Menu provides additional SIRIUS Radio features.

Press TOP MENU.

Use

/

Choose between the following menu items:

• All CHANNEL SKIP CLEAR – Clear the channel skip

• Parental Lock – Use / and ENTER to select channels

• Password Set – Set the parental lock password.

reception display.

• You can reset the channel presets, parental lock and

to select a menu item then press ENTER.

function set by the SiriusConnect tuner. If the channel skip function is not cleared here, not all channels are displayed because this receiver stores the channels set for skipping in the SiriusConnect tuner.

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 parental lock password.

When you’re finished press TOP MENU to return to the

Password Set in Resetting the main unit on page 50.

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