Pioneer VSX-LX502 Advanced Manual

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General Specifications

Amplifier Section

Rated Output Power (FTC) (North American)

With 8 Ω loads, both channels driven, at 1 kHz; rated 120 watts per channel minimum RMS power, with no more than 0.08% total harmonic distortion from 250 milliwatts to rated output. With 6 Ω loads, both channels driven, at 1 kHz; rated 150 watts per channel minimum RMS power, with no more than 1% total harmonic distortion from 250 milliwatts to rated output.

Rated Output Power (European and Australian)

7 ch × 180 W at 6 Ω, 1 kHz, 1 ch driven of 1% THD 7 ch × 220 W at 4 Ω, 1 kHz, 1 ch driven of 1% THD

Rated Output Power (Asian, 220-230/240 V)

7 ch × 180 W at 6 Ω, 1 kHz, 1 ch driven of 1% THD 7 ch × 220 W at 4 Ω, 1 kHz, 1 ch driven of 1% THD

Continuous Power Output (North American)

1 kHz, 2 ch driven of THD 0.08% at 8 Ω: 120 W+120 W (Front) 120 W (Center) 120 W+120 W (Surround) 120 W+120 W (Surround back/Height)

1 kHz, 2 ch driven of THD 1% at 6 Ω: 150 W+150 W (Front) 150 W (Center) 150 W+150 W (Surround) 150 W+150 W (Surround back/Height)

1 kHz, 2 ch driven of THD 1% at 4 Ω: 200 W+200 W (Front) 200 W (Center) 200 W+200 W (Surround) 200 W+200 W (Surround back/Height)

Maximum Effective Output Power (North American)

225 W at 6 Ω, 1 kHz, 1 ch driven of 10% THD

Multi channel simultaneous output power

560 W (7 ch total) at 8 Ω, 1 kHz, All ch driven total power of 1% THD

Maximum output power (Australian, 220-230 V)

300 W (4 Ω, 1 kHz, 1 ch driven of 10% THD)

Maximum output power (Asian, 220-230/240 V)

300 W (4 Ω, 1 kHz, 1 ch driven of 10% THD)

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THD+N (Total Harmonic Distortion+Noise)

0.05% (1 kHz, 100 W, 8 Ω)

Input Sensitivity and Impedance

200 mV/82 kΩ (LINE (RCA))

3.5 mV/47 kΩ (PHONO MM)

Rated RCA Output Level and Impedance

1 V/470 Ω (SUBWOOFER PRE OUT) 200 mV/2.2 kΩ (ZONE LINE OUT) 2 V/2.2 kΩ (ZONE PRE OUT)

Phono Overload

70 mV (MM 1 kHz 0.5%)

Tone Control Characteristics

±10 dB, 20 Hz (BASS) ±10 dB, 20 kHz (TREBLE)

Signal to Noise Ratio

105 dB (IHF-A, LINE IN, SP OUT) 80 dB (IHF-A, PHONO IN, SP OUT)

Speaker Impedance

4 Ω - 16 Ω

Headphone Output Impedance

43 Ω

Headphone Rated Output

55 mW (32 Ω, 1 kHz, 10% THD)

Video Section

Signal level

1 Vp-p/75 Ω (Composite Video) 1 Vp-p/75 Ω (Component Video Y)

0.7 Vp-p/75 Ω (Component Video B/R)

Maximum resolution supported by component video

480i/576i

Tuner Section

FM Tuning Frequency Range

87.5 MHz - 107.9 MHz (North American)

87.5 MHz - 108.0 MHz, RDS (Others)

AM Tuning Frequency Range

530 kHz - 1710 kHz (North American) 522/530 kHz - 1611/1710 kHz (Others)

Preset Channel

Network Section

Ethernet LAN

10BASE-T/100BASE-TX

Wireless LAN

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IEEE 802.11 a/b/g/n standard (Wi-Fi® standard)

5 GHz/2.4 GHz band

BLUETOOTH Section

Communication system

BLUETOOTH Specification version 4.1+LE

Frequency band

2.4 GHz band

Modulation method

FHSS (Freq Hopping Spread Spectrum)

Compatible BLUETOOTH profiles

A2DP 1.2 AVRCP 1.3 HOGP-Host (Client) HOGP-HID Device (Server) HID Service (HIDS)

Supported Codecs

SBC AAC

Transmission range (A2DP)

20 Hz - 20 kHz (Sampling frequency 44.1 kHz)

Maximum communication range

Line of sight approx. 15 m (＊)

＊ The actual range will vary depending on factors such as obstacles between

devices, magnetic fields around a microwave oven, static electricity, cordless phone, reception sensitivity, antenna's performance, operating system, software application, etc.

Descriptions required by the RE Directive of the European Union (EU)

Maximum radio-frequency power transmitted in the frequency band(s) (European)

2400 MHz - 2483.5 MHz (20 dBm (e.i.r.p)) 5150 MHz - 5350 MHz (22 dBm (e.i.r.p)) 5470 MHz - 5725 MHz (22 dBm (e.i.r.p))

General

Power Supply

AC 120 V, 60 Hz (North American) AC 220 - 230 V, 50/60 Hz (European and Australian) AC 220 - 230/240 V, 50/60 Hz (Asian)

Power Consumption

250 W

Power Consumption (Standby mode)

0.1 W (Full Standby mode)

1.7 W (Network Standby mode, Wired) (＊1) 2 W (Network Standby mode, Wireless) (＊2)

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1.7 W (Bluetooth Wakeup mode) (＊3)

0.1 W (CEC standby mode) (＊4) 2 W (Standby mode, All on) (＊5)

＊1. Network Standby: On, Wi-Fi: Off (Wired), Bluetooth: Off ＊2. Network Standby: On, Wi-Fi: On, Bluetooth: Off ＊3. Network Standby: Off, Wi-Fi: Off (Wired), Bluetooth: On, Auto Input Change:

On, Bluetooth Wakeup: On

＊4. HDMI CEC: On, HDMI Standby Through: Auto (Eco) ＊5. Network Standby: On, Wi-Fi: On, Bluetooth: On, Auto Input Change: On,

Bluetooth Wakeup: On, HDMI CEC: On, HDMI Standby Through: Auto (Eco)

Dimensions (W × H × D)

435 mm × 185 mm × 395 mm 17-1/8" × 7-5/16" × 15-9/16"

Weight

11.9 kg (26.2 lbs.) (North American)

12.1 kg (26.7 lbs.) (Others)

HDMI

Input

IN1 (BD/DVD), IN2 (CBL/SAT), IN3 (STRM BOX), IN4 (GAME), IN5, IN6, AUX INPUT HDMI (front)

Output

OUT MAIN (ARC), OUT SUB

Supported

Deep Color, x.v.Color™, LipSync, Audio Return Channel, 3D, 4K 60 Hz, CEC, Extended Colorimetry (sYCC601, Adobe RGB, Adobe YCC601), Content Type, HDR

Audio Format

Dolby Atmos, Dolby TrueHD, Dolby Digital, Dolby Digital Plus, DTS, DTS:X, DTS-HD Master Audio, DTS-HD High Resolution Audio, DTS 96/24, DTSES, DTS Express, DSD, PCM

Maximum Video Resolution

4k 60 Hz (YCbCr 4:4:4)

Video Inputs

Component

BD/DVD

Composite

IN1 (CBL/SAT), IN2 (STRM BOX)

Compatible input resolutions

HDMI input

4K, 1080p/24, 1080p, 1080i, 720p, 480p/576p

Component input

480i/576i

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Composite input

480i/576i The output from the HDMI OUT jack to the TV is the same resolution as the input. When using a TV that supports 4K, 1080p HDMI video signals can also be output as 4K.

Audio Inputs

Digital

OPTICAL 1 (BD/DVD), 2 (TV)

COAXIAL (CD)

Analog

BD/DVD, CBL/SAT, STRM BOX, CD, PHONO

Audio Outputs

Analog

ZONE2 PRE/LINE OUT

2 SUBWOOFER PRE OUT

Speaker Outputs

FRONT L/R, CENTER, SURROUND L/R, SURROUND BACK (ZONE 2)

L/R, HEIGHT (SP B) L/R

(North American models are banana plug ready)

Phones

PHONES (Front, ø 6.3 mm, 1/4")

Others

Setup Mic : 1 (Front) USB : 1 (Ver. 2.0, 5 V/1 A) Ethernet : 1 RS-232C : 1 IR IN : 1 IR OUT : 1 12V TRIGGER OUT : 2 (A: 100 mA, B: 25 mA)

Specifications and features are subject to change without notice.

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About HDMI

Compatible functions

HDMI (High Definition Multimedia Interface) is a digital interface standard for connecting TVs, projectors, Blu-ray Disc/DVD players, set-top boxes, and other video components. Until now, several separate video and audio cables have been required to connect AV components. With HDMI, a single cable can carry control signals, digital video and digital audio (2 ch PCM, multichannel digital audio, and multichannel PCM).

HDMI CEC functionality: By connecting devices and HDMI cables that comply with the CEC (Consumer Electronics Control) specification of the HDMI standard, a variety of linked operation become possible between devices. You can enjoy features such as linking input switching with the input selector and players, control volume using the remote controller of the TV, and automatically switching this unit to standby when the TV is turned off. The unit is designed to link with products that comply with the CEC standard, and that linked operation is not always guaranteed with all CEC devices. For linked functions to work properly, do not connect more CEC-compliant components than the quantities specified below, to the HDMI jack.

Blu-ray Disc/DVD players: up to 3 units. Blu-ray Disc/DVD recorders: up to 3 units. Cable TV tuner, terrestrial digital tuner, and satellite broadcasting tuner: up to 4 units.

Operation has been confirmed on the following devices: (As of May 2017) Toshiba brand televisions; Sharp brand televisions; Toshiba brand players and recorders; Sharp brand players and recorders (when used with a Sharp brand television)

ARC（Audio Return Channel）: By connection a TV that supports ARC with a single HDMI cable, you can not only output the audio and video from this unit to the TV, but also input the audio from the TV to this unit.

HDMI Standby Through: Even if this unit is in standby, the input signals from AV components are transmitted to the TV.

Deep Color: By connecting devices supporting Deep Color, video signals input from the devices can be reproduced on the TV with even more colors.

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x.v.Color™: This technology realizes even more realistic colors by broadening the color gamut.

3D: You can transmit 3D video signals from AV components to the TV.

4K: This unit supports 4K (3840×2160p) and 4K SMPTE (4096×2160p) video signals.

LipSync: This setting automatically corrects any desynchronization between the video and audio signals based on data from the HDMI LipSync compatible TV.

Copyright Protection: The unit supports Revision 1.4 and Revision 2.2 of the HDCP (High-bandwidth Digital Content Protection), a copy-protection system for digital video signals. Other devices connected to the unit must also support HDCP.

Supported Audio Formats

2 ch linear PCM: 32 kHz, 44.1 kHz, 48 kHz, 88.2 kHz, 96 kHz, 176.4 kHz, 192 kHz, 16/20/24 bit

Multi-channel linear PCM: Maximum 7.1 channels, 32 kHz, 44.1 kHz, 48 kHz, 88.2 kHz, 96 kHz, 176.4 kHz, 192 kHz, 16/20/24 bit

Bitstream: Dolby Atmos, Dolby Digital, Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby TrueHD, DTS, DTS:X, DTSHD High Resolution Audio, DTS-HD Master Audio

DSD: Supported sampling rates: 2.8 MHz

Your Blu-ray Disc/DVD player must also support HDMI output of the above audio formats.

Supported resolutions

HDMI IN1 to IN6:

Copyright protection technology: HDCP1.4/HDCP2.2 Color space (Color Depth): – 720×480i 60Hz, 720×576i 50Hz, 720×480p 60Hz, 720×576p 50Hz,

1920×1080i 50/60Hz, 1280×720p 24/25/30/50/60Hz, 1680×720p

24/25/30/50/60Hz, 1920×1080p 24/25/30/50/60Hz, 2560×1080p

24/25/30/50/60Hz, 4K (3840×2160p) 24/25/30Hz, 4K SMPTE (4096×2160p)

24/25/30Hz : RGB/YCbCr4:4:4 (8/10/12 bit), YCbCr4:2:2 (12 bit) – 4K (3840×2160p) 50/60Hz, 4K SMPTE (4096×2160p) 50/60Hz :

RGB/YCbCr4:4:4 (8 bit), YCbCr4:2:2 (12 bit), YCbCr4:2:0 (8/10/12 bit)

AUX INPUT HDMI (front):

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Color space (Color Depth): – 720×480i 60Hz, 720×576i 50Hz, 720×480p 60Hz, 720×576p 50Hz,

1920×1080i 50/60Hz, 1280×720p 24/25/30/50/60Hz, 1680×720p

24/25/30/50/60Hz, 1920×1080p 24/25/30/50/60Hz, 2560×1080p

24/25/30/50/60Hz : RGB/YCbCr4:4:4 (8/10/12 bit), YCbCr4:2:2 (12 bit) – 4K (3840×2160p) 24/25/30Hz, 4K SMPTE (4096×2160p) 24/25/30Hz :

RGB/YCbCr4:4:4 (8 bit), YCbCr4:2:2 (12 bit) – 4K (3840×2160p) 50/60Hz, 4K SMPTE (4096×2160p) 50/60Hz :

YCbCr4:2:0 (8 bit)

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Playback from USB storage devices

USB Storage Device Requirements

This unit can use USB storage devices that comply with the USB mass storage device class standard. FAT16 or FAT32 file system format. If the USB storage device has been partitioned, each section will be treated as an independent device. Up to 20,000 tracks per folder can be displayed, and folders may be nested up to 16 levels deep. USB hubs and USB storage devices with hub functions are not supported. Do not connect these devices to the unit. USB storage devices with security function are not supported on this unit. If you connect a USB hard disk drive to the USB port of the unit, we recommend that you use its AC adapter to power it. Media inserted to the USB card reader may not be available in this function. Furthermore, depending on the USB storage device, proper reading of the contents may not be possible. Our company accepts no responsibility whatsoever for the loss or damage to data stored on a USB storage device when that device is used with this unit. We recommend that you back up your important music files beforehand.

Supported Audio Formats

This unit supports the following music file formats. Note that sound files that are protected by copyright cannot be played on this unit.

MP3 (.mp3/.MP3):

Supported formats: MPEG-1/MPEG-2 Audio Layer 3 Supported sampling rates: 44.1 kHz, 48 kHz Supported bitrates: Between 8 kbps and 320 kbps.

WMA (.wma/.WMA):

Supported sampling rates: 44.1 kHz, 48 kHz Supported bitrates: Between 5 kbps and 320 kbps. WMA Pro/Voice/WMA Lossless formats are not supported

WAV (.wav/.WAV): WAV files include uncompressed PCM digital audio.

Supported sampling rates: 44.1 kHz, 48 kHz, 88.2 kHz, 96 kHz, 176.4 kHz, 192 kHz Quantization bit: 8 bit, 16 bit, 24 bit

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AIFF (.aiff/.aif/.AIFF/.AIF): AIFF files include uncompressed PCM digital audio.

Supported sampling rates: 44.1 kHz, 48 kHz, 88.2 kHz, 96 kHz, 176.4 kHz, 192 kHz Quantization bit: 8 bit, 16 bit, 24 bit

AAC (.aac/.m4a/.mp4/.3gp/.3g2/.AAC/.M4A/.MP4/.3GP/.3G2):

Supported formats: MPEG-2/MPEG-4 Audio Supported sampling rates: 44.1 kHz, 48 kHz, 88.2 kHz, 96 kHz Supported bitrates: Between 8 kbps and 320 kbps.

FLAC (.flac/.FLAC):

Supported sampling rates: 44.1 kHz, 48 kHz, 88.2 kHz, 96 kHz, 176.4 kHz, 192 kHz Quantization bit: 8 bit, 16 bit, 24 bit

Apple Lossless (.m4a/.mp4/.M4A/.MP4):

Supported sampling rates: 44.1 kHz, 48 kHz, 88.2 kHz, 96 kHz, 176.4 kHz, 192 kHz Quantization bit: 16 bit, 24 bit

DSD (.dsf/.dff/.DSF/.DFF):

Supported formats: DSF/DSDIFF Supported sampling rates: 2.8 MHz, 5.6 MHz, 11.2 MHz

Dolby TrueHD (.vr/.mlp/.VR/.MLP):

Supported sampling rates: 44.1 kHz, 48 kHz, 88.2 kHz, 96 kHz, 176.4 kHz, 192 kHz

Variable bit-rate (VBR) files are supported. However, playback times may not be displayed correctly. This unit supports the gapless playback of the USB storage device in the following conditions. When playing WAV, FLAC and Apple Lossless, and the same format, sampling frequency, channels and quantization bit rate are played continuously.

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Playback from the Music Server

Supported Audio Formats

This unit supports the following music file formats. Remote play of FLAC and DSD is not supported.

MP3 (.mp3/.MP3):

Supported formats: MPEG-1/MPEG-2 Audio Layer 3 Supported sampling rates: 44.1 kHz, 48 kHz Supported bitrates: Between 8 kbps and 320 kbps.

WMA (.wma/.WMA):

Supported sampling rates: 44.1 kHz, 48 kHz Supported bitrates: Between 5 kbps and 320 kbps. WMA Pro/Voice/WMA Lossless formats are not supported

WAV (.wav/.WAV): WAV files include uncompressed PCM digital audio.

Supported sampling rates: 44.1 kHz, 48 kHz, 88.2 kHz, 96 kHz, 176.4 kHz, 192 kHz Quantization bit: 8 bit, 16 bit, 24 bit

AIFF (.aiff/.aif/.AIFF/.AIF): AIFF files include uncompressed PCM digital audio.

Supported sampling rates: 44.1 kHz, 48 kHz, 88.2 kHz, 96 kHz, 176.4 kHz, 192 kHz Quantization bit: 8 bit, 16 bit, 24 bit

AAC (.aac/.m4a/.mp4/.3gp/.3g2/.AAC/.M4A/.MP4/.3GP/.3G2):

Supported formats: MPEG-2/MPEG-4 Audio Supported sampling rates: 44.1 kHz, 48 kHz, 88.2 kHz, 96 kHz Supported bitrates: Between 8 kbps and 320 kbps.

FLAC (.flac/.FLAC):

Supported sampling rates: 44.1 kHz, 48 kHz, 88.2 kHz, 96 kHz, 176.4 kHz, 192 kHz Quantization bit: 8 bit, 16 bit, 24 bit

LPCM （Linear PCM）:

Supported sampling rates: 44.1 kHz, 48 kHz Quantization bit: 16 bit

Apple Lossless (.m4a/.mp4/.M4A/.MP4):

Supported sampling rates: 44.1 kHz, 48 kHz, 88.2 kHz, 96 kHz

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Quantization bit: 16 bit, 24 bit

DSD (.dsf/.dff/.DSF/.DFF):

Supported formats: DSF/DSDIFF Supported sampling rates: 2.8 MHz, 5.6 MHz, 11.2 MHz

Variable bit-rate (VBR) files are supported. However, playback times may not be displayed correctly. Remote playback does not support the gapless playback.

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System Setup

The unit allows you to configure advanced settings to provide you with an even better experience.

Operation: Use the on-screen displays (OSD) that appear on the TV to make the settings. Press on the remote controller to display the Home screen, then select System Setup with the cursors on the remote controller and press ENTER.

Select the item with the cursor / / / buttons of the remote controller and press ENTER to confirm your selection. Use the cursors / to change the default values.

To return to the previous screen, press . To exit the settings, press .

Input/Output Assign

Make settings related to output to the TV, change the settings for jack allocations to the various input selectors, and set the feature for displaying operations on the TV (OSD), etc.

TV Out / OSD

HDMI Out

Default Value: MAIN

Select the HDMI jack to be connected with the TV. "MAIN": When connecting the TV to the HDMI OUT MAIN jack "SUB": When connecting the TV to the HDMI OUT SUB jack "MAIN+SUB": When connecting to both the MAIN and SUB jacks

Dolby Vision

Default Value: MAIN

If you want to output the Dolby Vision video from the player to a TV that supports Dolby Vision, select the HDMI OUT jack, MAIN or SUB, to which

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you have connected the TV that supports Dolby Vision. This setting is only necessary if you have set "HDMI Out" to "MAIN+SUB" and you have connected a TV to both the MAIN and SUB jacks.

"MAIN": To output Dolby Vision video to a TV that supports Dolby Vision that is connected to the HDMI OUT MAIN jack "SUB": To output Dolby Vision video to a TV that supports Dolby Vision that is connected to the HDMI OUT SUB jack

If you select "MAIN" or "SUB" but the video on the TV does not appear correctly, set this to "Off".

1080p -> 4K Upscaling

Default Value: Off

When using a TV that supports 4K, video signals input at 1080p can be automatically upscaled to 4K for output. "Off": When this function is not to be used "Auto": When this function is to be used

Select "Off" if your TV does not support 4K.

Super Resolution

Default Value: 2

When you have set "1080p -> 4K Upscaling" to "Auto", you can select the degree of video signal correction from "Off" and between "1" (weak) and "3" (strong).

Zone 2 HDMI

Default Value: Not Use

Make the setting when you output to the Zone 2 TV connected to the HDMI OUT ZONE 2/SUB jack. "Use": Enable this function "Not Use": Disable this function

OSD Language

Default Value: English

Select the on-screen display language from the following. (North American models) English, German, French, Spanish, Italian, Dutch, Swedish (European, Australian and Asian models) English, German, French, Spanish, Italian, Dutch, Swedish, Russian, Chinese

Impose OSD

Default Value: On

Set whether or not to display the information on the TV when the volume is adjusted or input is changed, for example. "On": OSD displayed on the TV. "Off": OSD not displayed on the TV.

OSD may not be displayed depending on the input signal even if "On" is selected. If the operation screen is not displayed, change the resolution of the connected device.

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Screen Saver

Default Value: 3 minutes

Set the time to start the screen saver. Select a value from "3 minutes", "5 minutes", "10 minutes" and "Off".

HDMI Input

You can change input assignment between the input selectors and HDMI IN jacks.

BD/DVD

Default Value: HDMI 1 （HDCP 2.2）

"HDMI 1 (HDCP 2.2)" to "HDMI 4 (HDCP 2.2)": Assign a desired HDMI IN jack to the BD/DVD input selector. If you do not assign a jack, select "---". To select an HDMI IN jack already assigned to another input selector, change its setting to "---" first.

CBL/SAT

Default Value: HDMI 2 （HDCP 2.2）

"HDMI 1 (HDCP 2.2)" to "HDMI 4 (HDCP 2.2)": Assign a desired HDMI IN jack to the CBL/SAT input selector. If you do not assign a jack, select "---". To select an HDMI IN jack already assigned to another input selector, change its setting to "---" first.

GAME

Default Value: HDMI 4 （HDCP 2.2）

"HDMI 1 (HDCP 2.2)" to "HDMI 4 (HDCP 2.2)": Assign a desired HDMI IN jack to the GAME input selector. If you do not assign a jack, select "---". To select an HDMI IN jack already assigned to another input selector, change its setting to "---" first.

STRM BOX

Default Value: HDMI 3 （HDCP 2.2）

"HDMI 1 (HDCP 2.2)" to "HDMI 4 (HDCP 2.2)": Assign a desired HDMI IN jack to the STRM BOX input selector. If you do not assign a jack, select "---". To select an HDMI IN jack already assigned to another input selector, change its setting to "---" first.

Video Input

You can change input assignment between the input selectors and COMPONENT VIDEO IN jacks and the VIDEO IN jacks. If you do not assign a jack, select "---".

BD/DVD

Default Value: COMPONENT

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"COMPONENT": Assign the COMPONENT VIDEO IN jacks to the BD/DVD input selector. "VIDEO 1", "VIDEO 2": Assign a desired VIDEO IN jack to the BD/DVD input selector.

CBL/SAT

Default Value: VIDEO 1

"COMPONENT": Assign the COMPONENT VIDEO IN jacks to the CBL/SAT input selector. "VIDEO 1", "VIDEO 2": Assign a desired VIDEO IN jack to the CBL/SAT input selector.

GAME

Default Value: ---

"COMPONENT": Assign the COMPONENT VIDEO IN jacks to the GAME input selector. "VIDEO 1", "VIDEO 2": Assign a desired VIDEO IN jack to the GAME input selector.

STRM BOX

Default Value: VIDEO 2

"COMPONENT ": Assign the COMPONENT VIDEO IN jacks to the STRM BOX input selector. "VIDEO 1", "VIDEO 2": Assign a desired VIDEO IN jack to the STRM BOX input selector.

Digital Audio Input

You can change input assignment between the input selectors and DIGITAL AUDIO IN COAXIAL/OPTICAL jacks. If you do not assign a jack, select "---".

BD/DVD

Default Value: OPTICAL 1

"COAXIAL", "OPTICAL 1", "OPTICAL 2": Assign a desired DIGITAL AUDIO IN jack to the BD/DVD input selector.

CBL/SAT

Default Value: ---

"COAXIAL", "OPTICAL 1", "OPTICAL 2": Assign a desired DIGITAL AUDIO IN jack to the CBL/SAT input selector.

GAME

Default Value: ---

"COAXIAL", "OPTICAL 1", "OPTICAL 2": Assign a desired DIGITAL AUDIO IN jack to the GAME input selector.

STRM BOX

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Default Value: ---

"COAXIAL", "OPTICAL 1", "OPTICAL 2": Assign a desired DIGITAL AUDIO IN jack to the STRM BOX input selector.

Default Value: COAXIAL

"COAXIAL", "OPTICAL 1", "OPTICAL 2": Assign a desired DIGITAL AUDIO IN jack to the CD input selector.

Default Value: OPTICAL2

"COAXIAL", "OPTICAL 1", "OPTICAL 2": Assign a desired DIGITAL AUDIO IN jack to the TV input selector.

Supported sampling rates for PCM signals (stereo, mono) from a digital input are 32kHz, 44.1kHz, 48kHz, 88.2kHz, 96kHz/16bit, 20bit, and 24bit.

Analog Audio Input

You can change input assignment between the input selectors and AUDIO IN jacks. If you do not assign a jack, select "---".

BD/DVD

Default Value: AUDIO 1

"AUDIO 1" to "AUDIO 4": Assign a desired AUDIO IN jack to the BD/DVD input selector.

CBL/SAT

Default Value: AUDIO 2

"AUDIO 1" to "AUDIO 4": Assign a desired AUDIO IN jack to the CBL/SAT input selector.

GAME

Default Value: ---

"AUDIO 1" to "AUDIO 4": Assign a desired AUDIO IN jack to the GAME input selector.

STRM BOX

Default Value: AUDIO 3

"AUDIO 1" to "AUDIO 4": Assign a desired AUDIO IN jack to the STRM BOX input selector.

Default Value: AUDIO 4

"AUDIO 1" to "AUDIO 4": Assign a desired AUDIO IN jack to the CD input selector.

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Default Value: ---

"AUDIO 1" to "AUDIO 4": Assign a desired AUDIO IN jack to the TV input selector.

Input Skip

You can skip inputs to which nothing is connected when selecting them with the INPUT SELECTOR dial on the main unit or with the / input selectors on the remote controller.

BD/DVD

Default Value: Use

Set whether to skip the BD/DVD input selector. Select "Skip" to skip this input.

CBL/SAT

Default Value: Use

Set whether to skip the CBL/SAT input selector. Select "Skip" to skip this input.

GAME

Default Value: Use

Set whether to skip the GAME input selector. Select "Skip" to skip this input.

STRM BOX

Default Value: Use

Set whether to skip the STRM BOX input selector. Select "Skip" to skip this input.

HDMI 5

Default Value: Use

Set whether to skip the HDMI 5 input selector. Select "Skip" to skip this input.

HDMI 6

Default Value: Use

Set whether to skip the HDMI 6 input selector. Select "Skip" to skip this input.

AUX

Default Value: Use

Set whether to skip the AUX input selector. Select "Skip" to skip this input.

Default Value: Use

Set whether to skip the CD input selector. Select "Skip" to skip this input.

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Default Value: Use

Set whether to skip the TV input selector. Select "Skip" to skip this input.

PHONO

Default Value: Use

Set whether to skip the PHONO input selector. Select "Skip" to skip this input.

TUNER

Default Value: Use

Set whether to skip the TUNER input selector. Select "Skip" to skip this input.

NET

Default Value: Use

Set whether to skip the NET input selector. Select "Skip" to skip this input.

USB

Default Value: Use

Set whether to skip the USB input selector. Select "Skip" to skip this input.

BLUETOOTH

Default Value: Use

Set whether to skip the BLUETOOTH input selector. Select "Skip" to skip this input.

Speaker

You can make changes to the connection environment of the speakers and change the volume level. Settings are automatically configured if you use Full Auto MCACC. This setting cannot be selected if headphones are connected or audio is output from the speakers of the TV.

Configuration

Speaker Channels

Default Value: 7.1.2 ch

Select "2.1 ch", "3.1 ch", "4.1 ch", "5.1 ch", "6.1 ch", "7.1 ch", "2.1.2 ch", "3.1.2 ch", "4.1.2 ch", "5.1.2 ch", "6.1.2 ch" or "7.1.2 ch" to suit the number of speaker channels connected.

You can connect both surround back speakers and height speakers if you select "6.1.2 ch" or "7.1.2 ch". However, you can only output audio from one of these at a time. When both are connected, you can set which speakers to prioritize in "Other" - "Speakers", in "AV Adjust".

Subwoofer

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Default Value: Yes

Set whether a subwoofer is connected or not. "Yes": When subwoofer is connected "No": When subwoofer is not connected

Height Speaker

Default Value: Top Middle

Set the speaker type if height speakers are connected to the HEIGHT terminals. Select "Front High", "Top Front", "Top Middle", "Top Rear", "Rear High", "Dolby Speaker (Front)", "Dolby Speaker (Surr)" or "Dolby Speaker (Back)" according to the type and layout of the connected speakers.

If an item cannot be selected even though connection is correct, check that the settings in "Speaker Channels" matches the number of connected channels.

Zone Speaker

Default Value: No

Set the connection of speakers to Zone 2 speaker terminals. "Zone 2": When speakers are connected to Zone 2 speaker terminals "No": When speakers are not connected to Zone 2 speaker terminals

Speaker B

Default Value: No

Set whether you will use the Speaker B system. "No": Speaker B system will not be used "Yes": Speaker B system will be used

This item will be set to "No" when the "Zone Speaker" setting is "Zone 2".

Bi-Amp

Default Value: No

Set whether the front speakers are bi-amp connected. "No": When front speakers are not bi-amp connected "Yes": When front speakers are bi-amp connected

This item will be fixed to "No" when the "Zone Speaker" setting is "Zone 2" or when the "Speaker B" setting is "Yes". This setting cannot be selected when surround back speakers or height speakers are installed.

Crossover

Front

Default Value: Small

Set the low range capabilities for each channel by setting either small or large. "Small": For small speakers whose low range capabilities may be limited

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"Large": For full-range speakers with sufficient low range capabilities

If "Configuration" - "Subwoofer" is set to "No", "Front" will be fixed to "Large" and the low pitched range of the other channels will be output from the front speakers. Refer to the instruction manual of your speakers to make the setting.

Center

Default Value: Small

Set the low range capabilities for each channel by setting either small or large. "Small": For small speakers whose low range capabilities may be limited "Large": For full-range speakers with sufficient low range capabilities

When "Front" is set to "Small", this is set to "Small". If an item cannot be selected even though connection is correct, check that the settings in "Configuration" - "Speaker Channels" matches the number of connected channels.

Height

Default Value: Small

Surround

Default Value: Small

Surround Back

Default Value: Small

When "Surround" is set to "Small", this is set to "Small". If an item cannot be selected even though connection is correct, check that the settings in "Configuration" - "Speaker Channels" matches the

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number of connected channels.

Crossover

Default Value: 80Hz

When there are speakers that have been set to "Small", set the Hz under which you would like other speakers to play bass, and also set Hz under which you would like the LFE (low frequency effect) to play the bass. The value from "50Hz" to "200Hz" can be set.

Double Bass

Default Value: Off

This can be selected only when "Configuration" - "Subwoofer" is set to "Yes" and "Front" is set to "Large". Boost bass output by feeding bass sounds from the front left and right, and center speakers to the subwoofer. "On": Bass output will be boosted "Off": Bass output will not be boosted

The setting will not automatically be configured even if you performed Full Auto MCACC.

Distance

Set the distance from each speaker to the listening position.

Front Left

Default Value: 10.0ft/3.00m

Specify the distance between each speaker and the listening position.

Center

Default Value: 10.0ft/3.00m

Specify the distance between each speaker and the listening position.

Front Right

Default Value: 10.0ft/3.00m

Specify the distance between each speaker and the listening position.

Height Left

Default Value: 10.0ft/3.00m

Specify the distance between each speaker and the listening position.

The setting cannot be changed if "Zone 2" is set in "Configuration" - "Zone Speaker" and Zone 2 is on.

Height Right

Default Value: 10.0ft/3.00m

Specify the distance between each speaker and the listening position.

The setting cannot be changed if "Zone 2" is set in "Configuration" - "Zone Speaker" and Zone 2 is on.

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Surround Right

Default Value: 10.0ft/3.00m

Specify the distance between each speaker and the listening position.

Surr Back Right

Default Value: 10.0ft/3.00m

Specify the distance between each speaker and the listening position.

Surr Back Left

Default Value: 10.0ft/3.00m

Specify the distance between each speaker and the listening position.

Surround Left

Default Value: 10.0ft/3.00m

Specify the distance between each speaker and the listening position.

Subwoofer

Default Value: 10.0ft/3.00m

Specify the distance between each speaker and the listening position.

Default values vary depending on the regions. Distance units can be switched by pressing MODE on the remote controller. When the unit is set as feet, you can set between 0.1 ft and 30.0 ft in increments of 0.1ft. When the unit is set as meters, you can set between 0.03 m and 9.00 m in increments of 0.03 m.

Channel Level

Front Left

Default Value: 0.0 dB

Select a value between "－12.0 dB" and "＋12.0 dB" (in 0.5 dB increments). A test tone will be output each time you change the value. Select the desired level.

Center

Default Value: 0.0 dB

Select a value between "－12.0 dB" and "＋12.0 dB" (in 0.5 dB increments). A test tone will be output each time you change the value. Select the desired level.

Front Right

Default Value: 0.0 dB

Select a value between "－12.0 dB" and "＋12.0 dB" (in 0.5 dB increments). A test tone will be output each time you change the value. Select the desired level.

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Height Left

Default Value: 0.0 dB

Select a value between "－12.0 dB" and "＋12.0 dB" (in 0.5 dB increments). A test tone will be output each time you change the value. Select the desired level.

The setting cannot be changed if "Zone 2" is set in "Configuration" - "Zone Speaker" and Zone 2 is on.

Height Right

Default Value: 0.0 dB

Select a value between "－12.0 dB" and "＋12.0 dB" (in 0.5 dB increments). A test tone will be output each time you change the value. Select the desired level.

The setting cannot be changed if "Zone 2" is set in "Configuration" - "Zone Speaker" and Zone 2 is on.

Surround Right

Default Value: 0.0 dB

Select a value between "－12.0 dB" and "＋12.0 dB" (in 0.5 dB increments). A test tone will be output each time you change the value. Select the desired level.

Surr Back Right

Default Value: 0.0 dB

Select a value between "－12.0 dB" and "＋12.0 dB" (in 0.5 dB increments). A test tone will be output each time you change the value. Select the desired level.

Surr Back Left

Default Value: 0.0 dB

Select a value between "－12.0 dB" and "＋12.0 dB" (in 0.5 dB increments). A test tone will be output each time you change the value. Select the desired level.

Surround Left

Default Value: 0.0 dB

Select a value between "－12.0 dB" and "＋12.0 dB" (in 0.5 dB increments). A test tone will be output each time you change the value. Select the desired level.

Subwoofer

Default Value: 0.0 dB

Select a value between "－15.0 dB" and "＋12.0 dB" (in 0.5 dB increments). A test tone will be output each time you change the value. Select the desired level.

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Dolby Enabled Speaker

Dolby Enabled Speaker to Ceiling

Default Value: 6.0 ft/1.80 m

Set the distance between the Dolby Enabled Speaker and the ceiling. Select between "0.1 ft/0.03 m" to "15.0 ft/4.50 m" (0.1 ft/0.03 m units).

The unit of distance (ft/m) shown is the unit selected for use in "Distance".

Reflex Optimizer

Default Value: Off

You can enhance the reflection effect of Dolby Enabled Speakers from the ceiling. "Off": When this function is not to be used "On": When this function is to be used

The function is not effective if the listening mode is Pure Direct.

This setting can be selected when "Configuration" - "Height Speaker" is set to "Dolby Speaker".

Audio Adjust

Make advanced settings such as those related to multiplex audio or those related to the volume of this unit.

Dual Mono/Mono

Dual Mono

Default Value: Main

Set the audio channel or language to be output when playing multiplex audio or multilingual TV broadcasts etc. "Main": Main channel only "Sub": Sub channel only "Main/Sub": Main and sub channels will be output at the same time.

If multiplex audio is being played, "1＋1" will be displayed when on the remote controller is pressed.

Mono Input Channel

Default Value: Left + Right

Set the input channel to use for playing any 2 ch digital source such as Dolby Digital, or 2 ch analog/PCM source in the Mono listening mode. "Left": Left channel only "Right": Right channel only "Left + Right" : Left and right channels

Dolby

Loudness Management

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Default Value: On

When playing Dolby TrueHD, enable the dialog normalization function which keeps the volume of dialog at a certain level. Note that when this setting is Off, the DRC function that allows you to enjoy surround at low volumes is fixed to off when playing Dolby Digital Plus/Dolby TrueHD. "On": When this function is to be used "Off": When this function is not to be used

Volume

Mute Level

Default Value: －∞dB

Set the volume lowered from the listening volume when muting is on. Select a value from "－∞dB", "－40dB", and "－20dB".

Volume Limit

Default Value: Off

Set the maximum value to avoid too high volume. Select a value from "Off", "－32 dB" to "＋17 dB".

Power On Level

Default Value: Last

Set the volume level of when the power is turned on. Select a value from "Last" (Volume level before entering standby mode), "－∞ dB", and "－81.5 dB" to "＋18.0 dB".

You cannot set a higher value than that of "Volume Limit".

Headphone Level

Default Value: 0.0 dB

Adjust the output level of the headphones. Select a value between "－12.0 dB" and "＋12.0 dB".

Source

Make settings for input sources, such as volume difference adjustments for each input selector for the connected equipment.

Input Volume Absorber

Adjust the volume level difference between the devices connected to the unit. Select the input selector to configure.

Input Volume Absorber

Default Value: 0.0 dB

Select a value between "－12.0 dB" and "＋12.0 dB". Set a negative value if the volume of the target device is larger than the others and a positive value

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if smaller. To check the audio, start playback of the connected device.

This function is not effective in Zone 2.

Name Edit

Set an easy name to each input. The set name will be shown on the main unit display. Select the input selector to configure.

Name Edit

Default Value: Input name

1. Select a character or symbol with the cursors and press ENTER. Repeat it to input 10 or less characters. "A/a": Switches between upper and lower cases. (Pressing MODE on the remote controller also toggles between upper and lower cases) "←" "→": Moves the cursor to the arrow direction. " ": Removes a character on the left of the cursor. " ": Enters a space.

Pressing CLEAR on the remote controller will remove all the input characters.

2. After inputting, select "OK" with the cursors and press ENTER. The input name will be saved.

To name a preset radio station, press TUNER on the remote controller, select AM/FM and select the preset number. This cannot be set if the "NET" "USB" or "BLUETOOTH" input is selected.

Audio Select

Select the priority for input selection when multiple audio sources are connected to one input selector, such as connections to both the "BD/DVD" HDMI IN jack and the "BD/DVD" AUDIO IN jack. The setting can be separately set to each input selector. Select the input selector to configure. Note that there are some default values you cannot change.

Audio Select

Default Value: BD/DVD: HDMI CBL/SAT: HDMI GAME: HDMI STRM BOX: HDMI HDMI 5: HDMI HDMI 6: HDMI AUX: HDMI CD: COAXIAL TV: OPTICAL PHONO: Analog

"ARC": When giving priority to input signal from ARC compatible TV.

The setting can be selected only when "Hardware" - "HDMI" - "Audio Return Channel" is set to "Auto" and also the "TV" input is selected.

"HDMI": When giving priority to input signal from HDMI IN jacks

The setting can be selected only when the input is assigned to the HDMI jack in the "Input/Output Assign" - "HDMI Input" setting.

"COAXIAL": When giving priority to input signal from DIGITAL AUDIO IN COAXIAL jacks

The setting can be selected only when the input is assigned to the COAXIAL jack in the "Input/Output Assign" - "Digital Audio Input" setting.

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"OPTICAL": When giving priority to input signal from DIGITAL AUDIO IN OPTICAL jacks

The setting can be selected only when the input is assigned to the OPTICAL jack in the "Input/Output Assign" - "Digital Audio Input" setting.

"Analog": To always output analog audio independently of the input signal

The setting can be selected only when the input is assigned to the AUDIO IN jack in the "Input/Output Assign" - "Analog Audio Input" setting.

Fixed PCM

Default Value: Off

Select whether to fix input signals to PCM (except multi-channel PCM) when you have selected "HDMI", "COAXIAL", or "OPTICAL" in the "Audio Select" setting. Set this item to "On" if noise is produced or truncation occurs at the beginning of a track when playing PCM sources. Select "Off" normally.

Changing "Audio Select" changes the setting to "Off".

The setting cannot be changed when "TUNER", "NET", "USB", or "BLUETOOTH" input is selected.

Hardware

Make settings related to the HDMI CEC, HDMI Standby Through, or ARC features, settings related to power management of the unit, such as Auto Standby and Network Standby, and output settings for the 12V Trigger jack.

HDMI

HDMI CEC

Default Value: Off

Setting to "On" enables the input selection link and other link functions with HDMI connected CEC compliant device. "On": When this function is to be used "Off": When this function is not to be used When changing this setting, turn off and then on again the power of all connected components.

Depending on the TV set, a link may need to be configured on the TV. This function is effective only when the device is connected to the HDMI OUT MAIN terminal. Setting to "On" and closing the on-screen menu displays the name of the CEC-compatible components and "CEC On" on the display. Power consumption in standby mode may increase if "On" is set. (Depending on the TV status, the unit will enter the normal standby mode.) If you operate the MASTER VOLUME dial on the main unit when this setting is "On" and audio is output from the TV speakers, audio will be output also from the speakers connected to the unit. If you want to output from only either of them, change the unit or TV settings, or reduce the volume of the unit.

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If abnormal operation occurs when you set the setting to "On", set it to "Off". When connecting a non-CEC compatible component, or when you are not sure whether it is compatible, set the setting to "Off".

HDMI Standby Through

Default Value: Off

When this is set to anything other than "Off", you can play the video and audio of an HDMI connected player on the TV even if the unit is in standby mode. Only "Auto" and "Auto (Eco)" can be selected if "HDMI CEC" is set to "On". If you select anything else, set "HDMI CEC" to "Off".

Power consumption in standby mode increases if set to anything other than "Off".

"BD/DVD", "CBL/SAT", "GAME", "STRM BOX", "HDMI 5", "HDMI 6", "AUX": For example, if you select "BD/DVD", you can play the equipment connected to the "BD/DVD" jack on the TV even if the unit is in standby mode. Select this setting if you have decided which player to use with this function. "Last": You can play the video and audio of the input selected immediately prior to the unit being switched to standby on the TV. "Auto", "Auto (Eco)": Select one of these settings when you have connected equipment that conforms to the CEC standard. You can play the video and audio of the input selected on the TV, irrespective of what input was selected immediately prior to the unit being switched to standby, using the CEC link function.

To play players on the TV that do not conform to the CEC standard, you will need to turn the unit on and switch to the relevant input. When using TV that complies with the CEC standard, you can reduce the power consumption in standby mode by selecting "Auto (Eco)".

Audio TV Out

Default Value: Off

You can enjoy audio through the speakers of the TV while this unit is on. "On": When this function is to be used "Off": When this function is not to be used

This setting is fixed to "Auto" if you have set "Input/Output Assign" - "TV Out/OSD" - "HDMI Out" or "Other" - "HDMI Out" in "AV Adjust" to "MAIN" or "MAIN+SUB" and "HDMI CEC" is set to "On". If you change this setting, set "HDMI CEC" to "Off". Listening mode cannot be changed while "Audio TV Out" is set to "On" and audio is being output through the speakers of the TV. Depending on your TV set or input signal of the component, audio may not output through the speakers of the TV even if this setting is set to "On". In such case, audio is output from the speakers of the unit. If you operate the MASTER VOLUME dial on this unit when audio that is being input through this unit for output from the TV speakers, audio is output from this unit. If you do not want to output audio from the unit, change the unit or TV settings, or reduce the volume of the unit.

Audio Return Channel

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Default Value: Auto (＊)

You can enjoy sound of the HDMI connected ARC compatible TV through the speakers connected to the unit.

＊ To use this function, set "HDMI CEC" to "On" in advance.

"Auto": When enjoying the TV sound through the speakers connected to the unit "Off": When not using the ARC function

Auto Delay

Default Value: On

This setting automatically corrects any desynchronization between the video and audio signals based on data from the HDMI LipSync compatible TV. "On": Automatic correction will be enabled "Off": Automatic correction will be disabled

Power Management

Sleep Timer

Default Value: Off

Allows the unit to enter standby automatically when the specified time elapses. Select a value from "30 minutes", "60 minutes", and "90 minutes". "Off": Does not turn the unit to standby automatically.

Auto Standby

Default Value: On/Off

This setting places the unit on standby automatically after 20 minutes of inactivity without any video or audio input. (When "Network Standby" is on, this becomes the HYBRID STANDBY mode which reduces the increase in power consumption to a minimum.) "On": The unit will automatically enter standby mode ("AUTO STBY" will light). "Off": The unit will not automatically enter standby mode.

"Auto Standby" is displayed on the display and TV screen 30 seconds before the Auto Standby comes on. "Auto Standby" does not work when Zone 2 is active. Default values vary depending on the regions.

Auto Standby in HDMI Standby Through

Default Value: Off

Enable or disable "Auto Standby" while "HDMI Standby Through" is on. "On": The setting will be enabled. "Off": The setting will be disabled.

This setting cannot be set to "On" if "Auto Standby" and "HDMI Standby Through" are set to "Off".

Network Standby

Default Value: On

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When this feature is turned "On", you can turn on the power of the unit via the network using an application such as Pioneer Remote App that can control this unit.

When "Network Standby" is used, the power consumption increases even when the unit is on standby. However, the increase in power consumption is kept to a minimum by automatically entering the HYBRID STANDBY mode, where only the essential circuit is operating. When the connection to the network is lost, "Network Standby" is disabled to reduce power consumption. Use the power button on the remote controller or main unit to turn the unit on if this happens.

Bluetooth Wakeup

Default Value: Off

This function wakes up the unit on standby by connecting a BLUETOOTH wireless technology enabled device. "On": When this function is to be used "Off": When this function is not to be used

Setting to "On" increases the power consumption even when the unit is on standby. However, the increase in power consumption is kept to a minimum by automatically entering the HYBRID STANDBY mode, where only the essential circuit is operating. This setting is fixed to "Off" if "Network/Bluetooth" - "Bluetooth" - "Auto Input Change" is set to "Off".

Wait for a while if "Network Standby" and "Bluetooth Wakeup" cannot be selected. It will appear when the network feature is started.

12V Trigger A

Set when outputting the control signal (maximum 12 V/100 mA) through the 12V TRIGGER OUT A jack. Different settings can be set for each input selector. You can enable power link operation when you connect the unit and the external devices equipped with 12V trigger input jack.

BD/DVD

Default Value: Off

Set the 12V trigger output setting to each input. "Off": No output "Main": Output when "BD/DVD" is selected as input source for the main room. "Zone2": Output when "BD/DVD" is selected as input source for ZONE2.

CBL/SAT

Default Value: Off

Set the 12V trigger output setting to each input. "Off": No output "Main": Output when "CBL/SAT" is selected as input source for the main room.

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"Zone2": Output when "CBL/SAT" is selected as input source for ZONE2.

GAME

Default Value: Off

Set the 12V trigger output setting to each input. "Off": No output "Main": Output when "GAME" is selected as input source for the main room. "Zone2": Output when "GAME" is selected as input source for ZONE2.

STRM BOX

Default Value: Off

Set the 12V trigger output setting to each input. "Off": No output "Main": Output when "STRM BOX" is selected as input source for the main room. "Zone2": Output when "STRM BOX" is selected as input source for ZONE2.

HDMI 5

Default Value: Off

Set the 12V trigger output setting to each input. "Off": No output "Main": Output when "HDMI 5" is selected as input source for the main room.

HDMI 6

Default Value: Off

Set the 12V trigger output setting to each input. "Off": No output "Main": Output when "HDMI 6" is selected as input source for the main room.

AUX

Default Value: Off

Set the 12V trigger output setting to each input. "Off": No output "Main": Output when "AUX" is selected as input source for the main room.

Default Value: Off

Set the 12V trigger output setting to each input. "Off": No output "Main": Output when "CD" is selected as input source for the main room. "Zone2": Output when "CD" is selected as input source for ZONE2.

Default Value: Off

Set the 12V trigger output setting to each input. "Off": No output "Main": Output when "TV" is selected as input source for the main room.

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"Zone2": Output when "TV" is selected as input source for ZONE2.

PHONO

Default Value: Off

Set the 12V trigger output setting to each input. "Off": No output "Main": Output when "PHONO" is selected as input source for the main room. "Zone2": Output when "PHONO" is selected as input source for ZONE2.

TUNER

Default Value: Off

Set the 12V trigger output setting to each input. "Off": No output "Main": Output when "TUNER" is selected as input source for the main room. "Zone2": Output when "TUNER" is selected as input source for ZONE2.

NET

Default Value: Off

Set the 12V trigger output setting to each input. "Off": No output "Main": Output when "NET" is selected as input source for the main room. "Zone2": Output when "NET" is selected as input source for ZONE2.

USB

Default Value: Off

Set the 12V trigger output setting to each input. "Off": No output "Main": Output when "USB" is selected as input source for the main room. "Zone2": Output when "USB" is selected as input source for ZONE2.

BLUETOOTH

Default Value: Off

Set the 12V trigger output setting to each input. "Off": No output "Main": Output when "BLUETOOTH" is selected as input source for the main room. "Zone2": Output when "BLUETOOTH" is selected as input source for ZONE2.

12V Trigger B

Set when outputting the control signal (maximum 12 V/25 mA) through the 12V TRIGGER OUT B jack. Different settings can be set for each input selector. You can enable power link operation when you connect the unit and the external devices equipped with 12V trigger input jack.

BD/DVD

Default Value: Off

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CBL/SAT

Default Value: Off

Set the 12V trigger output setting to each input. "Off": No output "Main": Output when "CBL/SAT" is selected as input source for the main room. "Zone2": Output when "CBL/SAT" is selected as input source for ZONE2.

GAME

Default Value: Off

STRM BOX

Default Value: Off

HDMI 5

Default Value: Off

Set the 12V trigger output setting to each input. "Off": No output "Main": Output when "HDMI 5" is selected as input source for the main room.

HDMI 6

Default Value: Off

Set the 12V trigger output setting to each input. "Off": No output "Main": Output when "HDMI 6" is selected as input source for the main room.

AUX

Default Value: Off

Set the 12V trigger output setting to each input. "Off": No output "Main": Output when "AUX" is selected as input source for the main room.

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Default Value: Off

Set the 12V trigger output setting to each input. "Off": No output "Main": Output when "TV" is selected as input source for the main room. "Zone2": Output when "TV" is selected as input source for ZONE2.

PHONO

Default Value: Off

TUNER

Default Value: Off

NET

Default Value: Off

USB

Default Value: Off

BLUETOOTH

Default Value: Off

Set the 12V trigger output setting to each input. "Off": No output "Main": Output when "BLUETOOTH" is selected as input source for the main room.

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"Zone2": Output when "BLUETOOTH" is selected as input source for ZONE2.

Multi Zone

Make settings related to Multi-zone Connection, such as the volume for the separate room.

Zone 2

Output Level

Default Value: Fixed

Select whether to adjust the volume on the pre-main amplifier in the separate room or on this unit when outputting to Zone 2. "Fixed": Adjust on the pre-main amplifier in the separate room "Variable": Adjust on this unit

Volume Limit

Default Value: Off

Set the maximum value for Zone 2 to avoid too high volume. Select "Off" or a value between "－32 dB" and "＋17 dB".

Power On Level

Default Value: Last

Set the Zone 2 volume level of when this unit is turned on. Select a value from "Last" (volume before the unit was turned off), "－∞ dB", and "－81.5 dB" to "＋18.0 dB".

You cannot set a higher value than that of "Volume Limit".

Bass

Default Value: 0 dB

Adjust the volume of the bass for Zone 2. Select a value between "－10 dB" and "＋10 dB".

Treble

Default Value: 0 dB

Adjust the volume of the treble for Zone 2. Select a value between "－10 dB" and "＋10 dB".

Balance

Default Value: 0

Set the left-right balance for Zone 2. Select a value between "L ＋ 10" to "R ＋ 10".

2. Remote Play Zone

Remote Play Zone

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Default Value: Auto

When playing using AirPlay or Spotify Connect, or when using the Music Server feature to play remotely from your PC, you can set whether to play in the main room (where this unit is) or in a separate room (ZONE 2). "Auto": When the main room input selector is NET, music is played in the main room. When the separate room input selector is NET and the main room is other than NET, then the music is played in the separate room. "Main", "Zone2": Select when limiting the play zone to a particular room. For example, when playing only in the separate room, select "Zone 2".

This feature may not work if something is already being played with the same network feature.

Miscellaneous

Change the frequency step for the tuner, update the firmware, and perform Initial Setup, etc.

Tuner

AM / FM Frequency Step (North American models)

Default Value: 10 kHz / 0.2 MHz

Select a frequency step depending on your area of residence. Select "10 kHz/0.2 MHz" or "9 kHz/0.05 MHz".

When this setting is changed, all radio presets are deleted.

AM Frequency Step (European, Australian and Asian models)

Default Value: 9 kHz

Select a frequency step depending on your area of residence. Select "10 kHz" or "9 kHz".

When this setting is changed, all radio presets are deleted.

AM Noise Cut Mode

Default Value: 1

You can improve reception sensitivity by changing this mode if you are finding AM broadcasts difficult to hear. Select "1" or "2".

Remote ID

Default Value: 1

Select an ID for the unit's remote controller from "1", "2", and "3" to prevent interference between the unit and other Pioneer components that are installed in the same room. After changing the ID on the main unit, change the ID on the remote controller accordingly with the following procedure. While holding down MODE, press the following buttons for about 3 seconds.

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To change the remote controller ID to "1": (The remote indicator flashes once.) To change the remote controller ID to "2": (The remote indicator flashes twice.) To change the remote controller ID to "3": (The remote indicator flashes three times.)

Firmware Update

Update Notice

Default Value: Enable

Availability of a firmware update will be notified via network. "Enable": Notify updates "Disable": Disable notifications

Version

Default Value: -

The current firmware version will be displayed.

Update via NET Default Value: -

Press ENTER to select when you want to update the firmware via network.

You will not be able to select this setting if you do not have Internet access or there is nothing to update.

Update via USB Default Value: -

Press ENTER to select when you want to update the firmware via USB.

You will not be able to select this setting if a USB storage device is not connected or there is nothing to update in the USB storage device.

Wait for a while if "Firmware Update" cannot be selected. It will appear when the network feature is started.

Initial Setup

You can make the initial setup from the setup menu.

Wait for a while if "Initial Setup" cannot be selected. It will appear when the network feature is started.

Lock

Setup Parameter

Default Value: Unlocked

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Lock the Setup menu to protect the settings. "Locked": The menu is locked. "Unlocked": The menu is unlocked.

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MCACC

Setup the speakers automatically or make desired changes to the equalizer. You can also check the values set currently for each speaker setting.

Operation: Use the on-screen displays (OSD) that appear on the TV to make the settings. Press on the remote controller to display the Home screen, then select MCACC with the cursors on the remote controller and press ENTER.

Select the item with the cursor / / / buttons of the remote controller and press ENTER to confirm your selection. Use the cursors / to change the default values.

To return to the previous screen, press . To exit the settings, press .

Full Auto MCACC

Place the supplied speaker setup microphone in the listening position, measure the test tones emitted by the speakers, then the unit automatically sets the optimum volume level for each speaker, the crossover frequencies, and the distance from the listening position. It also adjusts the volume of the separate frequency ranges for each speaker so that the frequency balance over the entire system is adjusted.

Calibration takes between 3 and 12 minutes to be completed. The speakers emit the test tone at high volume during measurement, so be careful of your surroundings. Keep the room as quiet as possible during measurement. If you have connected a subwoofer, check the power and volume of the subwoofer. Set the subwoofer volume to more than halfway. If the power of this unit suddenly turns off, the wires in the speaker cables may have touch the rear panel or other wires and tripped the protection circuit. Twist the wires again properly and make sure they do not stick out of the speaker terminals when connecting.

1. Place the supplied speaker setup microphone in the listening position, and connect to the MCACC SETUP MIC jack on the main unit.

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When putting the speaker setup microphone on a tripod, refer to the illustration when putting it in place.

To cancel Full Auto MCACC partway through, disconnect the speaker setup microphone. You cannot use any other menu options while it is connected.

2. Select the connected speaker configuration.

The image on the screen changes as you choose the number of channels in "Speaker Channels", so refer to it when performing the settings. Use this screen to select whether you have connected a subwoofer and to select the type of height speaker, etc.

3. Test tones are emitted by the speakers, and firstly the unit detects the speakers connected and the noise in the environment.

4. The results of the measurements made in 3. are displayed. If there are no problems with the speaker detection results, select "Next" with the cursors on the remote controller and press ENTER to proceed to the next step. (If no operation is performed, the unit proceeds to the next step automatically after 10 seconds.)

If an error message is displayed or a connected speaker is not detected, select "Retry" and do the measurements again. If the same problem is detected after doing the measurements again, there may be a problem with the speaker connections. Turn the unit off and check the connections. If there is a problem with the connection, first unplug the power cord, then do the connections properly. When the connections are complete, turn the unit on and do the measurements again.

5. The test tones are emitted again, and the unit automatically makes settings such as the optimum volume level and the crossover frequency.

6. When the measurement is completed, the measurement result is displayed. Press the cursors / on the remote controller to check the settings. Press ENTER when "Save" is selected to save the settings.

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7. Disconnect the speaker setup microphone.

Manual MCACC

EQ Adjust

If you perform Full Auto MCACC then settings are automatic, but you can also adjust the output volume of the range of each connected speaker to suit your own preferences. You can adjust the volume of the different sound ranges for each of the speakers. You can set three different equalizers in Preset 1 to 3. You can select up to 4 bands for the Subwoofer and 9 bands for all other speakers.

Front Left

Default Value: 0 dB

After selecting the speaker frequency from between "63 Hz" and "16 kHz" with the cursors / , adjust the volume of that frequency between "－12.0 dB" and "＋12.0 dB" with / .

"63 Hz" can only be selected when this speaker is set to "Large" in "System Setup" - "Speaker" - "Crossover".

Center

Default Value: 0 dB

After selecting the speaker frequency from between "63 Hz" and "16 kHz" with the cursors / , adjust the volume of that frequency between "－12.0 dB" and "＋12.0 dB" with / .

"63 Hz" can only be selected when this speaker is set to "Large" in "System Setup" - "Speaker" - "Crossover". If an item cannot be selected even though connection is correct, check that the settings in "System Setup" - "Speaker" - "Configuration" "Speaker Channels" matches the number of connected channels.

Front Right

Default Value: 0 dB

After selecting the speaker frequency from between "63 Hz" and "16 kHz" with the cursors / , adjust the volume of that frequency between "－12.0 dB" and "＋12.0 dB" with / .

"63 Hz" can only be selected when this speaker is set to "Large" in "System Setup" - "Speaker" - "Crossover".

Height Left

Default Value: 0 dB

After selecting the speaker frequency from between "63 Hz" and "16 kHz" with the cursors / , adjust the volume of that frequency between "－12.0 dB" and "＋12.0 dB" with / .

"63 Hz" can only be selected when this speaker is set to "Large" in "System Setup" - "Speaker" - "Crossover".

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The setting cannot be changed if "Zone 2" is set in "Configuration" - "Zone Speaker" and Zone 2 is on. If an item cannot be selected even though connection is correct, check that the settings in "System Setup" - "Speaker" - "Configuration" "Speaker Channels" matches the number of connected channels.

Height Right

Default Value: 0 dB

After selecting the speaker frequency from between "63 Hz" and "16 kHz" with the cursors / , adjust the volume of that frequency between "－12.0 dB" and "＋12.0 dB" with / .

"63 Hz" can only be selected when this speaker is set to "Large" in "System Setup" - "Speaker" - "Crossover". The setting cannot be changed if "Zone 2" is set in "Configuration" - "Zone Speaker" and Zone 2 is on. If an item cannot be selected even though connection is correct, check that the settings in "System Setup" - "Speaker" - "Configuration" "Speaker Channels" matches the number of connected channels.

Surround Right

Default Value: 0 dB

After selecting the speaker frequency from between "63 Hz" and "16 kHz" with the cursors / , adjust the volume of that frequency between "－12.0 dB" and "＋12.0 dB" with / .

Surr Back Right

Default Value: 0 dB

After selecting the speaker frequency from between "63 Hz" and "16 kHz" with the cursors / , adjust the volume of that frequency between "－12.0 dB" and "＋12.0 dB" with / .

Surr Back Left

Default Value: 0 dB

After selecting the speaker frequency from between "63 Hz" and "16 kHz" with the cursors / , adjust the volume of that frequency between "－12.0 dB" and "＋12.0 dB" with / .

"63 Hz" can only be selected when this speaker is set to "Large" in "System Setup" - "Speaker" - "Crossover".

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If an item cannot be selected even though connection is correct, check that the settings in "System Setup" - "Speaker" - "Configuration" "Speaker Channels" matches the number of connected channels.

Surround Left

Default Value: 0 dB

After selecting the speaker frequency from between "63 Hz" and "16 kHz" with the cursors / , adjust the volume of that frequency between "－12.0 dB" and "＋12.0 dB" with / .

Subwoofer

Default Value: 0 dB

After selecting the speaker frequency from between "31 Hz" and "250 Hz" with the cursors / , adjust the volume of that frequency between "－12.0 dB" and "＋12.0 dB" with / .

This cannot be selected if "No" is set in "System Setup" - "Speaker" "Configuration" - "Subwoofer".

The result may not be as expected depending on the input source and listening mode setting. If you want to make the adjustments while listening to something, press on the remote controller, and select the Preset you want to adjust in "AV Adjust" "MCACC" - "Manual EQ Select" first.

MCACC Data Check

You can check the number of speaker channels connected and the content and values you have set for each of the speaker settings.

Speaker Setting

You can check the number of speaker channels connected and the large and small settings you have set for the low range reproduction capabilities for each of the speakers.

Channel Level

You can check the output level settings for each of the speakers.

Speaker Distance

You can check the distance from each speaker to the listening position.

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Acoustic Calibration EQ

You can check the calibration values for the frequency characteristics of each speaker that were set in "Manual MCACC".

The EQ measurement values for "Full Auto MCACC" are not displayed.

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Network/Bluetooth

Make settings related to network connections and BLUETOOTH.

Operation: Use the on-screen displays (OSD) that appear on the TV to make the settings. Press on the remote controller to display the Home screen, select Network/Bluetooth with the cursors on the remote controller, then press ENTER.

Select the item with the cursor / / / buttons of the remote controller and press ENTER to confirm your selection. Use the cursors / to change the default values.

To return to the previous screen, press . To exit the settings, press .

Network

When LAN is configured with a DHCP, set "DHCP" to "Enable" to configure the setting automatically. ("Enable" is set by default.) To assign fixed IP addresses to each components, you must set "DHCP" to "Disable" and assign an address to this unit in "IP Address" as well as set information related to your LAN, such as Subnet Mask and Gateway.

Wi-Fi

Default Value: Off (Wired)

Connect the unit to network via wireless LAN router. "On": Wireless LAN connection "Off (Wired)": Wired LAN connection

Wi-Fi Setup

Default Value: -

You can configure wireless LAN settings by pressing ENTER when "Start" is displayed.

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Wi-Fi Status

Default Value: -

The information of the connected access point will be displayed. "SSID": SSID of the connected access point. "Signal": Signal strength of the connected access point. "Status": Status of the connected access point.

MAC Address

Default Value: -

This is the MAC address of this unit. This value is specific to the component and cannot be changed.

DHCP

Default Value: Enable

"Enable": Auto configuration by DHCP "Disable": Manual configuration without DHCP

If selecting "Disable", you must set "IP Address", "Subnet Mask", "Gateway", and "DNS Server" manually.

IP Address Default Value: 0.0.0.0

Displays/Sets the IP address.

Subnet Mask Default Value: 0.0.0.0

Displays/Sets the subnet mask.

Gateway Default Value: 0.0.0.0

Displays/Sets the gateway.

DNS Server Default Value: 0.0.0.0

Displays/Sets the primary DNS server.

Proxy URL

Default Value: -

Displays/Sets the proxy server URL.

Proxy Port

Default Value: 8080

Displays/Sets the proxy server port number when you enter "Proxy URL".

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Friendly Name

Default Value: Pioneer SC-LX502 XXXXXX

Change the device name for this unit which is shown on other devices connected to the network to an easily recognized name.

1. Press ENTER to display the Edit screen.

2. Select a character or symbol with the cursors and press ENTER. Repeat it to input 31 or less characters. "A/a": Switches between upper and lower cases. (Pressing MODE on the remote controller also toggles between upper and lower cases.) "←" "→": Moves the cursor to the arrow direction. " ": Removes a character on the left of the cursor. " ": Enters a space.

Pressing CLEAR on the remote controller will remove all the input characters.

3. After inputting, select "OK" with the cursors and press ENTER. The input name will be saved.

AirPlay Password

Default Value:

You can set a password of up to 31 characters so that only registered users can use AirPlay®.

1. Press ENTER to display the Edit screen.

To select whether to mask the password with "＊" or display it in plain text, press +Fav on the remote controller. Pressing CLEAR on the remote controller will remove all the input characters.

3. After inputting, select "OK" with the cursors and press ENTER. The input password will be saved.

Usage Data

Default Value: No

As a means of improving the quality of our products and services, we may collect information about your usage over the network. Select "Yes" if you agree to our collecting this information. Select "No" if you do not want us to collect this information.

You can set this after confirming the Privacy Policy. When you select "Usage Data" and press ENTER, the Privacy Policy is displayed. (The same screen is displayed once also when setting up the network

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connection.) If you agree to the collection of the information, this setting also becomes "Yes". Note that if you agree to the Privacy Policy but select "No" for this setting, the information will not be collected.

Network Check

Default Value: -

You can check the network connection. Press ENTER when "Start" is displayed.

Wait for a while if "Network" cannot be selected. It will appear when the network feature is started.

Bluetooth

Default Value: On

Select whether or not to use the BLUETOOTH function. "On": Enables connection with a BLUETOOTH wireless technology enabled device by using the BLUETOOTH function. Select "On" also when making various BLUETOOTH settings. "Off": When not using the BLUETOOTH function

Auto Input Change

Default Value: On

The input of the unit will automatically be switched to "BLUETOOTH" when connection is made from a BLUETOOTH wireless technology enabled device to the unit. "On": The input will automatically become "BLUETOOTH" when a BLUETOOTH wireless technology enabled device is connected. "Off": The function is disabled.

If the input is not switched automatically, set to "Off" and change the input manually.

Auto Reconnect

Default Value: On

This function automatically reconnects to the BLUETOOTH wireless technology enabled device connected last when you change the input to "BLUETOOTH". "On": When this function is to be used "Off": When this function is not to be used

This may not work with some BLUETOOTH wireless technology enabled devices.

Pairing Information

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Default Value: -

You can initialize the pairing information saved on this unit. Pressing ENTER when "Clear" is displayed initializes the pairing information stored in this unit.

This function does not initialize the pairing information on the BLUETOOTH wireless technology enabled device. When pairing the unit again with the device, be sure to clear the pairing information on the BLUETOOTH wireless technology enabled device in advance. For information on how to clear the pairing information, refer to the BLUETOOTH wireless technology enabled device's instruction manual.

Device

Default Value: -

Displays the name of the BLUETOOTH wireless technology enabled device connected to the unit.

The name is not displayed when "Status" is "Ready" and "Pairing".

Status

Default Value: -

Displays the status of the BLUETOOTH wireless technology enabled device connected to the unit. "Ready": Not paired "Pairing": Paired "Connected": Successfully connected

Wait for a while if "Bluetooth" cannot be selected. It will appear when the BLUETOOTH function is started up.

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AV Adjust

You can quickly adjust settings you frequently use, such as tone adjustments, etc.

Operation: You can make the settings on the TV screen while playing something. Press on the remote controller to display the AV Adjust menu. Note that there is no display on the TV screen when the input selector is "CD", "TV", "PHONO", "FM", or "AM", so follow the main unit’s display while doing the operations.

Select the item with the cursor / buttons of the remote controller and press ENTER to confirm your selection. Use the cursors to change the settings.

To return to the previous screen, press . To exit the settings, press .

Tone

Bass : Enhance or moderate the bass range of all channels except the subwoofer channel.

Treble : Enhance or moderate the treble range of all channels except the subwoofer channel.

It cannot be set if the listening mode is Direct or Pure Direct.

Level

Center : Adjust the speaker level of the center speaker while listening to some sound.

Subwoofer : Adjust the speaker level of the subwoofer while listening to some sound.

The adjustment you made will be reset to the previous status when you turn the unit to standby mode.

MCACC

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MCACC EQ : Enable or disable the equalizer function that adjusts the frequency balance over the entire speaker system.

This setting cannot be selected if Full Auto MCACC setting has not been performed. It cannot be set if the listening mode is Pure Direct.

Manual EQ Select : From the Home screen, select "Preset 1" to "Preset 3" which were set in "MCACC" - "Manual MCACC" - "EQ Adjust". The same sound field setting is applied all ranges when set to "Off".

It cannot be set if the listening mode is Pure Direct.

Phase Control : Correct phase disturbance in the low range to enable powerful bass reproduction that is faithful to the original sound.

It cannot be set if the listening mode is Pure Direct.

Theater Filter : Adjust the soundtrack that was processed to enhance its high pitch range, in order to make it suitable for home theater.

It cannot be set if the listening mode is Direct or Pure Direct.

Other

Sound Delay : If the video is behind the audio, you can delay the audio to offset the gap. Different settings can be set for each input selector.

It cannot be set if the listening mode is Pure Direct and the input signal is analog.

Sound Retriever : Improve the quality of the compressed audio. Playback sound of lossy compressed files such as MP3 will be improved. The setting can be separately set to each input selector. The setting is effective in the signals of 48 kHz or less. The setting is not effective in the bitstream signals.

It cannot be set if the listening mode is Direct or Pure Direct.

Speakers : When surround back speakers and height speakers are connected, you switch the speakers you want to prioritize for output. Also, when Speaker B are used, you switch output between Speaker A/B/A+B.

Note that sound is not output from the surround back speaker during Speaker A+B output.

HDMI Out : Allows you to select the HDMI jack to output video signals from "MAIN", "SUB", and "MAIN+SUB".

DRC :

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Make small sounds easily heard. It is useful when you need to reduce the volume while watching a movie late night. You can enjoy the effect only when playing Dolby series and DTS series input signals.

It cannot be set if the listening mode is Direct or Pure Direct. The setting cannot be used in the following cases. – If "Loudness Management" is set to "Off" when playing Dolby Digital Plus or

Dolby TrueHD

– When the input signal is DTS:X and "Dialog Control" is other than 0 dB

Center Spread : Adjust the width of the sound field of the front channel when playing in the Dolby Surround listening mode. To spread the width of the sound field to the left and right, set to "On". To concentrate sound in the center, set to "Off".

Depending on the speaker settings, this becomes "Off".

Dialog Control : You can increase the dialog portion of the audio in 1 dB steps up to 6 dB so that you can make dialog easier to hear over background noise.

This cannot be set for content other than DTS:X. The effect may not be selectable with some content.

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Web Setup

You can make the settings for network features for this unit in an internet browser on a PC, smartphone, etc.

1. Press on the remote controller to display the Home screen.

2. Select "Network/Bluetooth" - "Network" with the cursors, then take a note of the IP address displayed in "IP Address".

3. Start the internet browser on your PC or smartphone and enter the IP address of the unit in the URL field.

4. Information for the unit (Web Setup screen) is displayed in the internet browser.

5. After changing the settings, select "Save" to save the settings.

Device Information

You can change the Friendly Name, set an AirPlay Password, etc.

Control4: Register this unit if you are using a Control4 system.

Firmware Update: Select the firmware update you have downloaded to your PC so you can update this unit.

Network Setting

Status: You can see information for the network such as the MAC address and IP address for this unit.

Network Connection: You can select how to connect to the network. If you select "Wireless", select an access point from "Wi-Fi Setup" to connect.

DHCP: You can change DHCP settings. If you select "Off", set "IP Address", "Subnet Mask", "Gateway", and "DNS Server" manually.

Proxy: Display and set the URL for the proxy server.

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Control Function Settings

You can enable the control functions between the unit and external devices. Special devices or cable connections are necessary to enable the functions. For more information about installation, contact a store specializing in these products.

RS-232C port

Use this port for connection with an integrated control system that can enable home automation. Some integrated control systems provide a centralized operation with a single touch panel controller in order to control audio and video home appliances and security devices together. For more information about adopting an integrated control system, contact the specialized stores.

IR jack

If you use a commercially available multiroom remote control kit with this jack, you can operate the unit with the remote controller even when you are in a separate room, or operate the unit with the remote controller even if its remote control sensor is difficult to see. You can also connect a device with the unit and operate it with the remote controller.

Other companies may use indications other than IR on their products. Confirm in the instruction manual included with your components. Refer to the instruction manual of the IR receiver for the types of cables required for connection.

12V trigger output jack

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You can enable power link operation when you connect the unit and an external device such as power amplifier equipped with 12V trigger input jack. When the desired input is selected on the unit, power link operation will be activated with a control signal of maximum 12 V/100 mA from the 12V TRIGGER OUT A jack or maximum 12 V/25 mA when using the 12V TRIGGER OUT B jack. You can select the zone to output the control signal by setting each of the inputs. For connection, use a monaural mini plug cable without a resistor.

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Firmware Update

The updating function on this unit

This unit has functionality to update the firmware (the system software) over a network or by the USB port. This enables us to make improvements to a variety of operations and to add features.

For the latest information on updates, visit our company's website. There is no need to update the firmware on this unit if there is no update available. Before updating, make sure that the speaker setup microphone is not connected. During an update, do not – Disconnect and reconnect any cable, USB storage device, speaker setup

microphone or headphones, or perform any operation on the component

such as turn off its power – Accessing this unit from a PC or smartphone using an application The update may take about 20 minutes to complete for either method: via network or via USB. Furthermore, existing settings are guaranteed regardless of the method used for update.

Note that when this unit is connected to a network, you may see notifications about firmware updates on the display. To execute updating, select "Update Now" with the cursor buttons of the remote controller and press ENTER. The unit automatically turns itself into standby mode after "Completed!" appears on the display, and updating will be complete.

Disclaimer: The program and accompanying online documentation are furnished to you for use at your own risk. Our company will not be liable and you will have no remedy for damages for any claim of any kind whatsoever concerning your use of the program or the accompanying online documentation, regardless of legal theory, and whether arising in tort or contract. In no event will our company be liable to you or any third party for any special, indirect, incidental, or consequential damages of any kind, including, but not limited to, compensation, reimbursement or damages on account of the loss of present or prospective profits, loss of data, or for any other reason whatsoever.

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Firmware Update

Updating the Firmware via Network

Preparation:

Check that the unit is turned on, and the connection to the Internet is secured. Turn off the controller component (PC etc.) connected to the network. Stop any playing Internet radio, USB storage device, or server content. If the multi-zone function is active, turn it off. If "HDMI CEC" is set to "On", set it to "Off". – Press on the remote controller to display the Home screen. Next, select

"System Setup" - "Hardware" - "HDMI", press ENTER, select "HDMI CEC"

and select "Off". ＊ The description may differ from the on-screen display but that will not

change the way to operate or the function.

Update

1. Press on the remote controller. The Home screen is displayed on the TV screen.

2. Select "System Setup" - "Miscellaneous" - "Firmware Update" - "Update via NET" with the cursors in order, then press ENTER.

If "Firmware Update" is grayed out and cannot be selected, wait for a while until it starts up. You will not be able to select "Update via NET" if there is nothing to update.

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3. Press ENTER with "Update" selected to start update.

During the update, the TV screen may go black depending on the updated program. In that case, check the progress on the display of the unit. The TV screen will remain black until the update is complete and the power is turned on again. "Completed!" is displayed when the update is complete.

4. Press STANDBY/ON on the main unit to turn the unit into standby mode. The process is completed and your firmware is updated to the latest version.

Do not use on the remote controller.

If an Error Message is Displayed

When an error occurs, "＊-＊＊ Error!" is displayed on the display of the unit. ("＊" represents an alphanumeric character.) Check the following:

Error Code

＊-01, ＊-10：

Ethernet cable not found. Connect the Ethernet cable properly.

＊-02, ＊-03, ＊-04, ＊-05, ＊-06, ＊-11, ＊-13, ＊-14, ＊-16, ＊-17, ＊-18, ＊-20, ＊-21：

Internet connection error. Check the following: – The router is turned on – This unit and the router are connected via the network Try to disconnect and then connect again the power to the unit and router. This may solve the problem. If you are still unable to connect to the Internet, the DNS server or proxy server may be temporarily down. Check the service status with your ISP provider.

Others:

Disconnect then reconnect the AC power cord, then repeat from the beginning.

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Firmware Update

Updating via USB

Preparation:

Prepare a 128MB or larger USB storage device. FAT16 or FAT32 file system format. – Media inserted in a USB card reader may not be used for this function. – USB storage devices with security function are not supported. – USB hubs and USB devices with hub function are not supported. Do not

connect these devices to the unit. Delete any data stored on the USB storage device. Turn off the controller component (PC etc.) connected to the network. Stop any playing Internet radio, USB storage device, or server content. If the multi-zone function is active, turn it off. If "HDMI CEC" is set to "On", set it to "Off". – Press on the remote controller to display the Home screen. Next, select

"System Setup" - "Hardware" - "HDMI", press ENTER, select "HDMI CEC"

and select "Off". ＊ Some USB storage devices may take long to load, may not be loaded

correctly, or may not be correctly fed depending on the device or their

content. ＊ Our company will not be liable whatsoever for any loss or damage of data,

or storage failure arising from the use of the USB storage device with this

unit. Thank you for your understanding. ＊ The description may differ from the on-screen display but that will not

change the way to operate or the function.

Update

1. Connect the USB storage device to your PC.

2. Download the firmware file from our company's website to your PC and unzip. Firmware files are named in the following way: PIOAVR＊＊＊＊_＊＊＊＊＊＊＊＊＊＊＊＊.zip Unzip the file on your PC. The number of unzipped files and folders varies depending on the model.

3. Copy all unzipped files and folders to the root folder of the USB storage device.

Make sure to copy the unzipped files.

4. Connect the USB storage device to the USB port of the unit.

If you connect a USB hard disk drive to the USB port of the unit, we recommend that you use its AC adapter to power it.

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If the USB storage device has been partitioned, each section will be treated as an independent device.

5. Press on the remote controller. The Home screen is displayed on the TV screen.

6. Select "System Setup" - "Miscellaneous" - "Firmware Update" - "Update via USB" with the cursors in order, then press ENTER.

If "Firmware Update" is grayed out and cannot be selected, wait for a while until it starts up. You will not be able to select "Update via USB" if there is nothing to update.

7. Press ENTER with "Update" selected to start update.

During the update, the TV screen may go black depending on the updated program. In that case, check the progress on the display of the unit. The TV screen will remain black until the update is complete and the power is turned on again. During the update, do not turn off, or disconnect then reconnect the USB storage device. "Completed!" is displayed when the update is complete.

8. Disconnect the USB storage device from the unit.

9. Press STANDBY/ON on the main unit to turn the unit into standby mode. The process is completed and your firmware is updated to the latest version.

Do not use on the remote controller.

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If an Error Message is Displayed

When an error occurs, "＊-＊＊ Error!" is displayed on the display of the unit. ("＊" represents an alphanumeric character.) Check the following:

Error Code

＊-01, ＊-10：

USB storage device not found. Check whether the USB storage device or USB cable is correctly inserted to the USB port of the unit. Connect the USB storage device to an external power source if it has its own power supply.

＊-05, ＊-13, ＊-20, ＊-21：

The firmware file is not present in the root folder of the USB storage device, or the firmware file is for another model. Retry from the download of the firmware file.

Others:

Disconnect then reconnect the AC power cord, then repeat from the beginning.

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Selecting Listening Modes

You can change the listening mode during play by pressing repeatedly "AUTO/DIRECT", "SURR", or "STEREO".

AUTO/DIRECT button

Press repeatedly and the listening modes suited to the input signal are switched between "Auto Surround", "Direct", and "Pure Direct". After selecting one of them, "Auto Surround" (or "Direct" or "Pure Direct") is displayed, then the most suitable listening mode for the audio format is selected automatically (Dolby Digital for multi-channel input signals, Stereo for 2 channel input signals, etc.) and an indicator such as "Dolby D" is displayed on the display.

The "Direct" mode shuts down some processing that can affect sound quality, such as the tone control features, so you can enjoy even better sound quality. The "Pure Direct" mode shuts down even more processes that affects sound quality, so you get a more faithful reproduction of the original sound. In this case, the speaker calibration made with MCACC is invalid.

SURR button

Listening Modes

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By pressing repeatedly you can select the audio format of the signals being input and switch between a variety of listening modes. Select the mode that suits your preference. The selected listening mode is displayed on the display.

STEREO button

You can select the "Stereo" mode to playback only from the front speakers and subwoofer.

For details on the effects of each of the listening modes see "Listening Mode Effects". For listening modes selectable for each of the audio formats in the input signals, refer to "Selectable Listening Modes".

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Listening Mode Effects

In alphabetical order

Action

Mode suitable for movies with a lot of action scenes.

AdvancedGame

Mode suitable for game content.

Classical

Suitable for classical or operatic music. This mode emphasizes the surround channels in order to widen the sound image, and simulates the natural reverberation of a large hall.

Dolby Atmos

This mode faithfully reproduces the sound design recorded in the Dolby Atmos audio format. The Dolby Atmos audio format has been implemented in movie theaters equipped with the latest facilities and enables a revolutionary sound experience in home theaters. Unlike existing surround systems, Dolby Atmos doesn't rely on channels, but rather enables the accurate placement of sound objects that have independent motion in a three-dimensional space with even greater clarity. Dolby Atmos is an optional audio format on Blu-ray Discs and achieves a three-dimensional sound field by introducing a sound field above the listener.

To enable transfer of this audio format, connect via HDMI cable and set audio output on the player to bitstream output.

Dolby D (Dolby Digital)

This mode faithfully reproduces the sound design recorded in the Dolby Digital audio format. Dolby Digital is a multi-channel digital format developed by Dolby Laboratories, Inc. widely adopted for use in movie production. It is also a standard audio format on DVD-Video and Blu-ray Discs. It is possible to record a maximum of 5.1 channels on a DVD-Video or Blu-ray Disc; two front channels, a center channel, two surround channels, and the LFE channel dedicated to the bass region (sound elements for the subwoofer).

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To enable transfer of this audio format, connect via digital cable and set audio output on the player to bitstream output.

Dolby D＋ (Dolby Digital Plus)

This mode faithfully reproduces the sound design recorded in the Dolby Digital Plus audio format. The Dolby Digital Plus format is a revision based on Dolby Digital, increasing the number of channels and endeavoring to improve sound quality by giving more flexibility in data bit rates. Dolby Digital Plus is used as an optional audio format on Blu-ray Discs, based on 5.1ch, but with additional channels such as the Surround Back channel added for a maximum of 7.1ch.

To enable transfer of this audio format, connect via HDMI cable and set audio output on the player to bitstream output.

Dolby Surround

This listening mode allows you to expand the playback signal to 5.1 channels or

7.1 channels to suit the connected speaker configuration when the input signal is

2 channels or 5.1 channels. Along with past speaker setups, this is also compatible with playback systems for Dolby Atmos that include Dolby speaker technology.

Dolby TrueHD

This mode faithfully reproduces the sound design recorded in the Dolby TrueHD audio format. The Dolby TrueHD audio format is a reversible format expanded based on the lossless compression technology referred to as MLP, and it makes it possible to faithfully reproduce the master audio recorded in the studio. Dolby TrueHD is used as an optional audio format on Blu-ray Discs, based on 5.1ch, but with additional channels such as the Surround Back channel added for a maximum of 7.1ch.

7.1ch is recorded at 96kHz/24bit, and 5.1ch is recorded at 192kHz/24bit. To enable transfer of this audio format, connect via HDMI cable and set audio output on the player to bitstream output.

Drama

Suitable for TV shows produced in a TV studio. This mode enhances the surround effects to the entire sound to give clarity to voices and create a realistic acoustic image.

DSD

Mode suitable for playing sources recorded in DSD.

This unit supports DSD signals input through HDMI IN. However, depending on the connected player, better sound is possible when output from the PCM output of the player.

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This listening mode cannot be selected if the output setting on your Blu-ray Disc/DVD player is not set to DSD.

DTS

This mode faithfully reproduces the sound design recorded in the DTS audio format. The DTS audio format is a multi-channel digital format developed by DTS, Inc. This format is an optional audio format on DVD-Video and a standard on Blu-ray Discs. It enables recording of 5.1 channels; two front channels, a center channel, two surround channels, and the LFE channel dedicated to the bass region (sound elements for the subwoofer). The content is recorded with a rich volume of data, with maximum sampling rate of 48 kHz at a resolution of 24 bits and a bit rate of

1.5 Mbps. To enable transfer of this audio format, connect via digital cable and set audio output on the player to bitstream output.

DTS 96/24

This mode faithfully reproduces the sound design recorded in the DTS 96/24 audio format. The DTS 96/24 format is an optional audio format on DVD-Video and Blu-ray Discs. It enables recording of 5.1 channels; two front channels, a center channel, two surround channels, and the LFE channel dedicated to the bass region (sound elements for the subwoofer). Detailed reproduction is achieved by recording the content at a sampling rate of 96 kHz at a resolution of 24 bits.

To enable transfer of this audio format, connect via digital cable and set audio output on the player to bitstream output.

DTS Express

This mode faithfully reproduces the sound design recorded in the DTS Express audio format. DTS Express is used as an optional audio format on Blu-ray Discs, based on

5.1ch, but with channels such as the surround back channel added for a maximum

of 7.1ch. It also supports low bit rates.

To enable transfer of this audio format, connect via HDMI cable and set audio output on the player to bitstream output.

DTS-HD HR (DTS-HD High Resolution Audio)

This mode faithfully reproduces the sound design recorded in the DTS-HD High Resolution Audio audio format. DTS-HD High Resolution Audio is used as an optional audio format on Blu-ray Discs, based on 5.1ch, but with additional channels such as the Surround Back channel added for a maximum of 7.1ch. It can be recorded at a sampling rate of 96 kHz with a resolution of 24 bits.

To enable transfer of this audio format, connect via HDMI cable and set audio output on the player to bitstream output.

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DTS-HD MSTR (DTS-HD Master Audio)

This mode faithfully reproduces the sound design recorded in the DTS-HD Master Audio audio format. DTS-HD Master Audio is used as an optional audio format on Blu-ray Discs, based on 5.1ch, but with additional channels such as the Surround Back channel added for a maximum of 7.1ch, recorded using lossless audio reproduction technology. 96kHz/24bit is supported with 7.1ch, and 192kHz/24bit is supported with 5.1ch.

To enable transfer of this audio format, connect via HDMI cable and set audio output on the player to bitstream output.

DTS Neural:X

This listening mode allows you to expand the playback signal to 5.1 channels or

7.1 channels to suit the connected speaker configuration when the input signal is

2 channels or 5.1 channels.

DTS:X

This mode faithfully reproduces the sound design recorded in the DTS:X audio format. The DTS:X audio format is a combination of the mixing methodology based on past channel based formats (5.1ch and 7.1ch) and object based dynamic audio mixing, and it is characterized by the precise positioning of sounds and the ability to express movement.

To enable transfer of this audio format, connect via HDMI cable and set audio output on the player to bitstream output.

ES Discrete (DTS-ES Discrete)

This mode faithfully reproduces the sound design recorded in the DTS-ES Discrete audio format. DTS-ES Discrete is used as an optional audio format on DVD-Video and Blu-ray Discs, based on 5.1ch, but with an additional monaural surround back channel added for a maximum of 6.1ch.

To enable transfer of this audio format, connect via digital cable and set audio output on the player to bitstream output.

ES Matrix (DTS-ES Matrix)

This mode faithfully reproduces the sound design recorded in the DTS-ES Matrix audio format. DTS-ES Matrix is used as an optional audio format on DVD-Video and Blu-ray Discs, based on 5.1ch, but with a monaural Surround Back channel included by matrix encoding. The matrix decoder on this unit decodes this during playback to produce 6.1 channels.

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To enable transfer of this audio format, connect via digital cable and set audio output on the player to bitstream output.

Ent.Show (Entertainment Show)

Suitable for rock or pop music. Listening to music in this mode creates a lively sound field with a powerful acoustic image, like being at a club or rock concert.

Ext.Mono (Extended Mono)

In this mode, all speakers output the same sound in mono, so the sound you hear is the same regardless of where you are within the listening room.

Ext.Stereo (Extended Stereo)

This mode is ideal for background music. Stereo sound is played through the surround speakers as well as the front speakers, creating a stereo image.

F.S.Surround (Front Stage Surround Advance)

In this mode, you can enjoy a virtual playback of multichannel surround sound even with only two or three speakers. This works by controlling how sounds reach the listener' s left and right ears.

Mono

In this mode, when the input signal is analog or PCM, the left and right front speakers output the sound in monaural.

PCM

Mode suitable for playing sources recorded in multichannel PCM.

Rock/Pop

Mode suitable for rock content.

Sports

Mode suitable for sport content.

Stereo

In this mode, sound is output from the front left and right speakers and subwoofer.

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Suitable for acoustic instruments, vocals and jazz. This mode emphasizes the front stereo image, giving the impression of being right in front of the stage.

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Selectable Listening Modes

You can select a variety of listening modes to suit the audio format of the signal being input.

The Stereo mode can be selected with any audio format. When analog signals are being input in the Pure Direct mode, the modes switches to the Analog Direct mode which passes signals directly to the amplifier without passing through the DSP (Digital Signal Processor). However, when you are using Speaker B, the listening mode suited to the input signal is selected automatically. Listening modes available when headphones are connected are Pure Direct and Stereo only.

Selectable listening modes

Input Format

Analog

Stereo Mono Dolby Surround DTS Neural:X

Classical

＊1

Unplugged

＊1

Ent.Show

＊1

Drama

＊1

AdvancedGame

＊1

Action

＊1

Rock/Pop

＊1

Sports

＊1

Ext.Stereo

＊2

Ext.Mono

＊2

F.S.Surround

＊1

Surround speakers or height speakers need to be installed.

＊2

A center speaker, surround speakers, or height speakers need to be installed.

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PCM Music files (except DSD/Dolby TrueHD)

Stereo Mono Dolby Surround DTS Neural:X

Classical

＊1

Unplugged

＊1

Ent.Show

＊1

Drama

＊1

AdvancedGame

＊1

Action

＊1

Rock/Pop

＊1

Sports

＊1

Ext.Stereo

＊2

Ext.Mono

＊2

F.S.Surround

＊1

Surround speakers or height speakers need to be installed.

＊2

A center speaker, surround speakers, or height speakers need to be installed.

Multich PCM

Stereo PCM

＊1

Dolby Surround DTS Neural:X

Classical

＊2

Unplugged

＊2

Ent.Show

＊2

Drama

＊2

AdvancedGame

＊2

Action

＊2

Rock/Pop

＊2

Sports

＊2

Ext.Stereo

＊3

Ext.Mono

＊3

F.S.Surround

＊1

A center speaker or surround speakers need to be installed.

＊2

Surround speakers or height speakers need to be installed.

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＊3

A center speaker, surround speakers, or height speakers need to be installed.

DSD

You cannot select any mode other than Pure Direct if the sampling rate is

11.2 MHz.

Stereo DSD＊1

＊2

Dolby Surround DTS Neural:X

Classical

＊3

Unplugged

＊3

Ent.Show

＊3

Drama

＊3

AdvancedGame

＊3

Action

＊3

Rock/Pop

＊3

Sports

＊3

Ext.Stereo

＊4

Ext.Mono

＊4

F.S.Surround

＊1

Cannot be selected when the input format is monaural or 2 ch.

＊2

A center speaker or surround speakers need to be installed.

＊3

Surround speakers or height speakers need to be installed.

＊4

A center speaker, surround speakers, or height speakers need to be installed.

Dolby Atmos

You can select the Dolby Digital Plus or Dolby TrueHD listening modes if surround back speakers or height speakers are not connected.

Stereo Dolby Atmos Classical Unplugged Ent.Show Drama AdvancedGame Action Rock/Pop Sports Ext.Stereo Ext.Mono

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F.S.Surround

Dolby D

Stereo Dolby D＊1

＊2

Dolby Surround Classical

＊3

Unplugged

＊3

Ent.Show

＊3

Drama

＊3

AdvancedGame

＊3

Action

＊3

Rock/Pop

＊3

Sports

＊3

Ext.Stereo

＊4

Ext.Mono

＊4

F.S.Surround

＊1

Cannot be selected when the input format is 2 ch.

＊2

A center speaker or surround speakers need to be installed.

＊3

Surround speakers or height speakers need to be installed.

＊4

A center speaker, surround speakers, or height speakers need to be installed.

Dolby D+

Stereo Dolby D+＊1

＊2

Dolby Surround Classical

＊3

Unplugged

＊3

Ent.Show

＊3

Drama

＊3

AdvancedGame

＊3

Action

＊3

Rock/Pop

＊3

Sports

＊3

Ext.Stereo

＊4

Ext.Mono

＊4

F.S.Surround

＊1

Cannot be selected when the input format is 2 ch.

＊2

A center speaker or surround speakers need to be installed.

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＊3

Surround speakers or height speakers need to be installed.

＊4

A center speaker, surround speakers, or height speakers need to be installed.

Dolby TrueHD

Stereo Dolby TrueHD＊1

＊2

Dolby Surround Classical

＊3

Unplugged

＊3

Ent.Show

＊3

Drama

＊3

AdvancedGame

＊3

Action

＊3

Rock/Pop

＊3

Sports

＊3

Ext.Stereo

＊4

Ext.Mono

＊4

F.S.Surround

＊1

Cannot be selected when the input format is 2 ch.

＊2

A center speaker or surround speakers need to be installed.

＊3

Surround speakers or height speakers need to be installed.

＊4

A center speaker, surround speakers, or height speakers need to be installed.

DTS

Stereo DTS＊1

＊2

DTS Neural:X Classical

＊3

Unplugged

＊3

Ent.Show

＊3

Drama

＊3

AdvancedGame

＊3

Action

＊3

Rock/Pop

＊3

Sports

＊3

Ext.Stereo

＊4

Ext.Mono

＊4

F.S.Surround

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＊1

Cannot be selected when the input format is 2 ch.

＊2

A center speaker or surround speakers need to be installed.

＊3

Surround speakers or height speakers need to be installed.

＊4

A center speaker, surround speakers, or height speakers need to be installed.

DTS 96/24

Stereo DTS 96/24＊1

＊2

DTS Neural:X Classical

＊3

Unplugged

＊3

Ent.Show

＊3

Drama

＊3

AdvancedGame

＊3

Action

＊3

Rock/Pop

＊3

Sports

＊3

Ext.Stereo

＊4

Ext.Mono

＊4

F.S.Surround

＊1

Cannot be selected when the input format is 2 ch.

＊2

A center speaker or surround speakers need to be installed.

＊3

Surround speakers or height speakers need to be installed.

＊4

A center speaker, surround speakers, or height speakers need to be installed.

DTS Express

Stereo DTS Express＊1

＊2

DTS Neural:X Classical

＊3

Unplugged

＊3

Ent.Show

＊3

Drama

＊3

AdvancedGame

＊3

Action

＊3

Rock/Pop

＊3

Sports

＊3

Ext.Stereo

＊4

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Ext.Mono

＊4

F.S.Surround

＊1

Cannot be selected when the input format is 2 ch.

＊2

A center speaker or surround speakers need to be installed.

＊3

Surround speakers or height speakers need to be installed.

＊4

A center speaker, surround speakers, or height speakers need to be installed.

DTS-HD HR

Stereo DTS-HD HR＊1

＊2

DTS Neural:X

＊3

Classical

＊4＊5

Unplugged

＊4＊5

Ent.Show

＊4＊5

Drama

＊4＊5

AdvancedGame

＊4＊5

Action

＊4＊5

Rock/Pop

＊4＊5

Sports

＊4＊5

Ext.Stereo

＊6

Ext.Mono

＊6

F.S.Surround

＊5

＊1

Cannot be selected when the input format is 2 ch.

＊2

A center speaker or surround speakers need to be installed.

＊3

Cannot be selected when the sampling rate of the input format is 88.2 kHz or more.

＊4

Surround speakers or height speakers need to be installed.

＊5

Cannot be selected when the input format is 2 ch and the sampling rate is

88.2 kHz or more.

＊6

A center speaker, surround speakers, or height speakers need to be installed.

DTS-HD MSTR

Stereo DTS-HD MSTR＊1

＊2

DTS Neural:X

＊3

Classical

＊4＊5

Unplugged

＊4＊5

Ent.Show

＊4＊5

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Drama

＊4＊5

AdvancedGame

＊4＊5

Action

＊4＊5

Rock/Pop

＊4＊5

Sports

＊4＊5

Ext.Stereo

＊6

Ext.Mono

＊6

F.S.Surround

＊5

＊1

Cannot be selected when the input format is 2 ch.

＊2

A center speaker or surround speakers need to be installed.

＊3

Cannot be selected when the sampling rate of the input format is 88.2 kHz or more.

＊4

Surround speakers or height speakers need to be installed.

＊5

Cannot be selected when the input format is 2 ch and the sampling rate is

88.2 kHz or more.

＊6

A center speaker, surround speakers, or height speakers need to be installed.

DTS-ES

Stereo DTS

＊1

ES Matrix

＊2

ES Discrete

＊2

DTS Neural:X Classical

＊3

Unplugged

＊3

Ent.Show

＊3

Drama

＊3

AdvancedGame

＊3

Action

＊3

Rock/Pop

＊3

Sports

＊3

Ext.Stereo

＊4

Ext.Mono

＊4

F.S.Surround

＊1

This can only be selected when no surround back speaker is connected.

＊2

Surround back speakers need to be installed.

＊3

Surround speakers or height speakers need to be installed.

＊4

A center speaker, surround speakers, or height speakers need to be installed.

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DTS:X

Stereo DTS:X

Classical

＊1

Unplugged

＊1

Ent.Show

＊1

Drama

＊1

AdvancedGame

＊1

Action

＊1

Rock/Pop

＊1

Sports

＊1

Ext.Stereo

＊2

Ext.Mono

＊2

F.S.Surround

＊1

Surround speakers or height speakers need to be installed.

＊2

A center speaker, surround speakers, or height speakers need to be installed.

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Internet Radio

You can use internet radio services such as TuneIn Radio, Pandora, Deezer, and TIDAL by connecting this unit to a network that has an internet connection.

Depending on the internet radio service, the user may need to register from their computer first. Refer to the websites for each of the services for details about them. Functionality may be introduced by firmware updates and service providers may cease services, meaning that some network services and content may become unavailable in the future.

Playing Back

1. Switch the input on the TV to that assigned to the unit.

2. Press NET on the remote controller to display a list of Network Functions on the TV.

3. Select the internet radio service you want with the cursors of the remote controller and press ENTER to confirm your selection.

4. Follow the on-screen instructions, using the cursors on the remote controller to select radio stations and programs, then press ENTER to play. To return to the previous screen, press .

Internet radio service menus

You can register certain stations as your favorites or delete stations you have registered from your favorites. The menu displayed depends on the service currently selected.

Menu icons are displayed at the bottom right of the screen while playing a station. When just this icon is displayed, you can display the menu on the screen just by pressing ENTER on the remote controller. When multiple icons are

displayed, select an icon with the cursors of the remote controller and press ENTER.

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Regarding the TuneIn Radio Account

Creating an account on the TuneIn Radio website (tunein.com) and logging in it from the unit allows you to automatically add your favorite radio stations and programs to your "My Presets" on the unit as you follow them on the website. "My Presets" are displayed in the level under TuneIn Radio. To display a radio station registered in "My Presets", you must log into TuneIn Radio from the unit. To log in, select "Login" - "I have a TuneIn account" in the "TuneIn Radio" top list on the unit, and then enter your user name and password.

If you select "Login" on this unit, you can use the displayed registration code to associate this device on the My Page section of the TuneIn Radio website so that you can login to "Login" - "Login with a registration code" without having to enter your user name and password.

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Spotify

Spotify Connect play is possible by connecting this unit to the same network as a smart phone or tablet.

To play Spotify Connect, you need to install the Spotify application on your smartphone or tablet. You also need to create a Spotify premium account. Refer to the following for Spotify settings: www.spotify.com/connect/

Playing Back

1. Connect the smartphone to the access point that this unit is connected to.

2. Start the Spotify app.

3. Play the track in the Spotify app, then after switching to the screen for controlling play, tap "Devices Available" at the bottom of the screen.

4. Select this unit.

5. This unit turns on automatically and the input selector changes to NET and streaming of Spotify starts.

If "System Setup" - "Hardware" - "Power Management" - "Network Standby" is set to "Off" in the Home, manually turn the unit on and then press NET on the remote controller.

Notes for using multi-zone (for compatible models only)

To enjoy Spotify music in a separate room, manually select "NET" as the input of the separate room. After doing that, select this unit with the Spotify app. Volume adjustment with the Spotify app is possible only for speakers connected to the ZONE speaker terminals or when the volume of the audio device in the other room is configured so that its volume can be adjusted on this unit. Adjust the volume on the audio equipment in the other room in any other case. To enjoy Spotify music in the main room after playing it in a separate room, select "NET" as the input of the main room.

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You can wirelessly enjoy the music files on an iPhone®, iPod touch®, or iPad

connected to the same access point as this unit.

Update the OS version on your iOS device to the latest version.

There may be some differences in the operations screens and how operations are performed on the iOS device depending on the iOS version. For details, see the operating instructions for the iOS device.

1. Connect the iOS device to the access point.

2. Press NET.

3. Tap the AirPlay icon in the play screen of the music app on the iOS device and select this unit from the list of devices displayed.

4. Play the music files on the iOS device.

The default status is for the Network Standby feature to be on, so when you do steps 3 and 4 above, this unit automatically comes on and input switches to "NET". To reduce the amount of power consumed in standby mode, press the

button on the remote controller, then in the Home displayed set "System

Setup" - "Hardware" - "Power Management" - "Network Standby" to "Off".

Due to the characteristics of AirPlay wireless technology, the sound produced on this unit may slightly be behind the sound played on the AirPlay-enabled device.

You can also play the music files on a computer with iTunes (Ver. 10.2 or later). Before operation, make sure this unit and the PC are connected to the same network, then press NET on this unit. Next, click the AirPlay icon in iTunes, select this unit from the list of devices displayed, and start play of a music file.

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Music Server

Overview

Streaming play of music files stored on PCs or NAS devices connected to the same network as this unit is supported.

The network servers this unit is compatible with are those PCs with players installed that have the server functionality of Windows Media® Player 11 or 12,

or NAS that are compatible with home network functionality. You may need to make some settings in advance to use Windows Media® Player 11 or 12. Note that with PCs, only music files registered in the library of Windows Media

Player can be played.

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Music Server

Configuring the Windows Media® Player

Windows Media® Player 11

1. Turn on your PC and start Windows Media® Player 11.

2. In the "Library" menu, select "Media Sharing" to display a dialog box.

3. Select the "Share my media" check box, and then click "OK" to display the compatible devices.

4. Select this unit, and then click "Allow".

When it is clicked, the corresponding icon is checked.

5. Click "OK" to close the dialog.

Depending of the version of Windows Media® Player, there may be differences in the names of items you can select.

Windows Media® Player 12

1. Turn on your PC and start Windows Media® Player 12.

2. In the "Stream" menu, select "Turn on media streaming" to display a dialog box.

If media streaming is already turned on, select "More streaming options..." in the "Stream" menu to list players in the network, and then go to step 4.

3. Click "Turn on media streaming" to list players in the network.

4. Select this unit in "Media streaming options" and check that it is set to "Allow".

5. Click "OK" to close the dialog.

Depending of the version of Windows Media® Player, there may be differences in the names of items you can select.

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Music Server

Play

1. Start the server (Windows Media® Player 11, Windows Media® Player 12, or NAS device) containing the music files to play.

2. Make sure that the PCs and/or NASs are properly connected to the same network as this unit.

3. Press NET on the remote controller to display the network service list screen.

If the "NET" indicator flashes in the display, the unit is not properly connected to the network. Check the connection.

4. With the cursors on the remote controller, select "Music Server", and then press ENTER.

5. Select the target server with the cursors on the remote controller and press ENTER to display the items list screen.

The unit cannot access pictures and videos stored on servers. Contents stored on the server may not be displayed depending on the server sharing settings.

6. With the cursors on the remote controller, select the music file to play, and then press ENTER to start playback.

If "No Item." is displayed, check whether the network is properly connected.

To return to the previous screen, press .

For music files on a server, there can be up to 20,000 tracks per folder, and folders may be nested up to 16 levels deep. Depending on the media server, the unit may not recognize it, or may not be able to play its music files.

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Music Server

Controlling Remote Playback from a PC

You can use this unit to play music files stored on your PC by operating the PC inside your home network. The unit supports remote playback with Windows

Media® Player 12. To use the remote playback function with Windows Media

Player 12, it must be configured in advance.

Setting PC

1. Turn on your PC and start Windows Media® Player 12.

2. In the "Stream" menu, select "Turn on media streaming" to display a dialog box.

If media streaming is already turned on, select "More streaming options..." in the "Stream" menu to list players in the network, and then go to step 4.

3. Click "Turn on media streaming" to list players in the network.

4. Select this unit in "Media streaming options" and check that it is set to "Allow".

5. Click "OK" to close the dialog box.

6. Open the "Stream" menu and check that "Allow remote control of my Player..." is checked.

Depending of the version of Windows Media® Player, there may be differences in the names of items you can select.

Remote playback

1. Turn on the power of the unit.

2. Turn on your PC and start Windows Media® Player 12.

3. Select and right-click the music file to play with Windows Media® Player 12.

To remotely play a music file on another server, open the target server from "Other Libraries" and select the music file to play.

4. Select this unit in "Play to" to open the "Play to" window of Windows Media

Player 12 and start playback on the unit.

If your PC is running on Windows® 8.1, click "Play to", and then select this unit. If your PC is running on Windows® 10, click "Cast to Device", and

select this unit. Operations during remote playback are possible from the

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"Play to" window on the PC. The playback screen is displayed on the TV connected to the HDMI output of the unit.

5. Adjust the volume using the volume bar on the "Play to" window.

Sometimes, the volume displayed on the remote playback window may differ from that appeared on the display of the unit. When the volume is adjusted from the unit, the value is not reflected in the "Play to" window. This unit cannot play music files remotely in the following conditions. – It is using a network service. – It is playing a music file on a USB storage device.

Depending of the version of Windows Media® Player, there may be differences in the names of items you can select.

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Supplementary information for player functions

Due to firmware (the software for the system) updates after you make your purchase or firmware changes during production of the product, there may be additions or changes to the features available compared to what is in the instruction manual. For information about player functions that have been added or changed or the operation of FireConnect, see the following references. Refer to "Supplementary Information, etc." - "Supplementary Information" for information about changes to settings, etc., other than player functions.

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Before starting the procedure

Problems may be solved by simply turning the power on/off or disconnecting/connecting the power cord, which is easier than working on the connection, setting and operating procedure. Try the simple measures on both the unit and the connected device. If the problem is that the video or audio is not output or the HDMI linked operation does not work, disconnecting/connecting the HDMI cable may solve it. When reconnecting, be careful not to wind the HDMI cable since if wound the HDMI cable may not fit well. After reconnecting, turn off and on the unit and the connected device.

This unit contains a microPC for signal processing and control functions. In very rare situations, severe interference, noise from an external source, or static electricity may cause it to lockup. In the unlikely event that this happens, unplug the power cord from the wall outlet, wait at least 5 seconds, and then plug it back in. Our company is not responsible for reparations for damages (such as CD rental fees) due to unsuccessful recordings caused by the unit's malfunction. Before you record important data, make sure that the material will be recorded correctly.

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When the unit is operating erratically

Try restarting the unit

Restarting the unit may help it operate more smoothly. To restart the unit, turn it to standby, and then press STANDBY/ON on the main unit for at least 5 seconds. (The unit's settings will be maintained.) If there is no improvement even after the unit is restarted, try disconnecting and reconnecting the power cords of the unit and connected equipment.

Resetting the unit (this resets the unit settings to the default)

If restarting the unit doesn't fix the problem, resetting the unit to the status at the time of shipment may solve the problem. If you reset the unit status, your preferences will be reset to the defaults. Note them down before the operation below.

1. While pressing the AUTO/DIRECT button on the main unit, press STANDBY/ON.

2. "Clear" appears on the display and the unit returns to standby. Do not unplug the power cord until "Clear" disappears from the display.

To reset the remote controller, while holding down MODE, press until the remote indicator flashes twice (3 seconds or more).

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Power

Cannot turn on the unit Make sure that the power cord is properly plugged into the wall outlet. Unplug the power cord from the wall outlet, wait 5 seconds or more, then plug it in again.

The unit turns off unexpectedly The unit automatically switches to standby when the "System Setup" "Hardware" - "Power Management" - "Auto Standby" setting in the Home screen functions. If you play at high volumes or allow input of excessive bass, the protection circuits in the amplifier can be tripped which may suddenly turn the unit off. Try the following if this occurs. – Reduce the volume – Select 63 Hz or 125 Hz for each of the speakers in "MCACC" - "Manual

MCACC" - "EQ Adjust" in the Home screen, and reduce the volume

compared to the current setting. – Set "Front" to "Small" in "System Setup" - "Speaker" - "Crossover" If the power turns off and indicators on the front panel continually blink, there may have been a malfunction with the amplifier or the protection circuit may have tripped. – If the WIRELESS indicator is blinking:

The wires in the speaker cables may have touch the rear panel or other

wires. Twist the wires again properly and make sure they do not stick out of

the speaker terminals when connecting. – If the MCACC indicator is blinking:

Unplug the power cord from the wall outlet immediately and contact the

dealer or our company's support. – If the FL OFF indicator is blinking:

The temperature inside the unit has exceeded the admissible value. Make

sure the unit has plenty of space for ventilation around it, wait for the unit to

cool down sufficiently, and then try turning it on again. It is also possible that

the amplifier circuits in the unit have malfunctioned. Wait for at least a

minute and then turn the unit on again. If the same symptoms such as being unable to turn the unit on happen repeatedly, unplug the power cord from the wall outlet immediately and contact the dealer or our company's support.

WARNING: If smoke, smell or abnormal noise is produced by the unit, unplug the power cord from the wall outlet immediately and contact the dealer or our company's support.

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Audio

Make sure that the speaker setup microphone is not still connected. Confirm that the connection between the output jack on the device and the input jack on this unit is correct. Make sure that none of the connecting cables are bent, twisted, or damaged. If the indicator on the display flashes, press on the remote controller to cancel muting. While headphones are connected to the PHONES jack, no sound is output from the speakers. When "System Setup" - "Source" - "Audio Select" - "Fixed PCM" in the Home Menu is set to "On", no sound is played when signals other than PCM are input. Change the setting to Off.

Check the following if the above does not fix the problem:

There is no sound from the TV No sound from a connected player A speaker produces no sound The subwoofer produces no sound Noise can be heard The beginning of audio received by an HDMI IN cannot be heard Sound suddenly reduces

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There is no sound from the TV If your TV supports ARC, press on the remote controller and in the Home screen displayed, set "System Setup" - "Hardware" - "HDMI" - "HDMI CEC" to "On" to enable ARC on this unit. If the TV doesn't support the ARC function, along with connection by HDMI, connect the TV and this unit using a digital optical cable, digital coaxial cable, or analog audio cable. Change the input selector on this unit to the position of the terminal to which the TV is connected.

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No sound from a connected player Change the input selector on this unit to the position of the terminal to which the player is connected. Check the digital audio output setting on the connected component. On some game consoles, such as those that support DVD, the default setting is off. With some DVD-Video discs, you need to select an audio output format from a menu.

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A speaker produces no sound Make sure that the polarity of the speaker cables (＋/－) is correct, and that no bare wires are in contact with the metal part of speaker terminals. Make sure that the speaker cables are not shorting. Check in "Connect the Speakers" in the Basic Manual that the speaker connections have been made correctly. Settings for the speaker connection environment need to be made in "Full Auto MCACC" in Initial Setup. Check in "Initial Setup" in the Basic Manual. Depending on the source and current listening mode, not much sound may be produced. Select another listening mode to see if sound is output. If you are installing surround back speakers (for compatible models only), surround speakers are required. A maximum of 5.1 ch playback is possible when Bi-Amping connection is used (for compatible models only). Further, make sure you remove the jumper bar on the speakers when using Bi-Amping connection.

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The subwoofer produces no sound

If the setting of the front speakers is "Large" and during 2ch input such as from the TV or music, the low range elements will be output from the front speakers rather than from the subwoofer. If you would rather output from the subwoofer, make one of the following settings.

1. Change the front speakers settings to "Small". The low range elements will be output from the subwoofer rather than the front speakers. We do not recommend changing this if your front speakers have good low range reproduction capabilities.

2. Change "Double Bass" to "On". The low range elements will be output from both the front speakers and the subwoofer. This may mean that there is too much bass. Do not change if this happens, or choose option 1. Refer to "Advanced Setup" - "System Setup" - "Speaker" - "Crossover" in the Advanced Manual for details. When you play source material that contains no information in the LFE channel, the subwoofer produces no sound.

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Noise can be heard Using cable ties to bundle analog audio cables, power cords, speaker cables, etc. may degrade the audio performance. Do not bundle cords. An audio cable may be picking up interference. Try repositioning your cables.

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The beginning of audio received by an HDMI IN cannot be heard Since it takes longer to identify the format of an HDMI signal than it does for other digital audio signals, audio output may not start immediately.

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