PIONEER VSX-LX53 User Manual [fr]

Quick Start Guide
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VSX-LX53

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IMPORTANT

CAUTION

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK

DO NOT OPEN

The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol,
within an equilateral triangle, is intended to
alert the user to the presence of uninsulated
“dangerous voltage” within the product’s
enclosure that may be of sufficient
magnitude to constitute a risk of electric
shock to persons.

CAUTION:

TO PREVENT THE RISK OF ELECTRIC
SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR
BACK). NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS
INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED
SERVICE PERSONNEL.

Replacement and mounting of an AC plug on the power supply cord of this unit should be performed only by qualified
service personnel.

IMPORTANT: THE MOULDED PLUG

This appliance is supplied with a moulded three pin mains plug for your safety and convenience. A 10 amp fuse is fitted in this plug. Should
the fuse need to be replaced, please ensure that the replacement fuse has a rating of 10 amps and that it is approved by ASTA or BSI to
BS1362.

Check for the ASTA mark or the BSI mark on the body of the fuse.

If the plug contains a removable fuse cover, you must ensure that it is refitted when the fuse is replaced. If you lose the fuse cover the plug
must not be used until a replacement cover is obtained. A replacement fuse cover can be obtained from your local dealer.

If the fitted moulded plug is unsuitable for your socket outlet, then the fuse shall be removed and the plug cut off and disposed of
safely. There is a danger of severe electrical shock if the cut off plug is inserted into any 13 amp socket.

If a new plug is to be fitted, please observe the wiring code as shown below. If in any doubt, please consult a qualified electrician.

IMPORTANT: The wires in this mains lead are coloured in accordance with the following code:
Blue : Neutral Brown : Live
As the colours of the wires in the mains lead of this appliance may not correspond with the coloured markings identifying the terminals in
your plug, proceed as follows;

The wire which is coloured BLUE must be connected to the terminal which is marked with the
letter N or coloured BLACK.
The wire which is coloured BROWN must be connected to the terminal which is marked with the
letter L or coloured RED.

How to replace the fuse: Open the fuse compartment with a screwdriver and replace the fuse.

The exclamation point within an equilateral
triangle is intended to alert the user to the
presence of important operating and
maintenance (servicing) instructions in the
literature accompanying the appliance.

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WARNING

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

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WARNING

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

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

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WARNING

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

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Operating Environment

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

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Information for users on collection and disposal of old equipment and used batteries

Symbol for

equipment

These symbols on the products, packaging, and/or accompanying documents mean
that used electrical and electronic products and batteries should not be mixed with
general household waste.

For proper treatment, recovery and recycling of old products and used batteries,
please take them to applicable collection points in accordance with your national
legislation.

By disposing of these products and batteries correctly, you will help to save valuable

Symbol examples

for batteries

resources and prevent any potential negative effects on human health and the
environment which could otherwise arise from inappropriate waste handling.

For more information about collection and recycling of old products and batteries,
please contact your local municipality, your waste disposal service or the point of sale
where you purchased the items.

These symbols are only valid in the European Union.
For countries outside the European Union:

If you wish to discard these items, please contact your local authorities or dealer and
ask for the correct method of disposal.

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VENTILATION CAUTION

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

WARNING

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

CAUTION:
HOT SURFACE. DO NOT TOUCH.

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

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

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CAUTION

STANDBY/ON

The

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

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

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Thank you for buying this pioneer product.
This Quick Start Guide includes instructions for basic
connections and operations to allow simple use of the
receiver. For detailed descriptions of the receiver, see the
“Operating Instructions” provided on the included CD­ROM. The operating instructions can also be
downloaded from the Pioneer website (http://
www.pioneer.eu).

See below for instructions on handling the CD-ROM.

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Contents

01 Before you start

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

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

Remote control. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

02 Connecting your equipment

Determining the speakers’ application. . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Placing the speakers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Connecting the speakers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Installing your speaker system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

Selecting the Speaker system. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

About the audio connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

About the video converter. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

About HDMI . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

Connecting your TV and playback components . . . . . 15

Connecting an HDD/DVD recorder, VCR and other

video sources . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

Connecting a satellite/cable receiver or other

set-top box . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

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

Connecting AM/FM antennas. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

MULTI-ZONE setup. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

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

03 Basic Setup

Automatically setting up for surround sound

(Auto MCACC) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

04 Basic playback

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

Listening in surround sound. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

Using Auto surround, ALC and Stream Direct

modes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

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

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

Listening to the radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

Listening to Internet radio stations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

Bluetooth® ADAPTER for Wireless Enjoyment of

Music. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

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Flow of settings on the receiver

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

The colors of the steps indicate the following:

Required setting item (These items are included in this Quick Start Guide.)

Setting to be made as necessary (These items are explained in the “Operating Instructions” provided on the
included CD-ROM.)

1 Before you start

• Checking what’s in the box (page 6)

• Loading the batteries (page 6)



2

Determining the speakers’ application (page 8)

• 9.1 channel surround system (Front height)

• 9.1 channel surround system (Front wide)

• 7.1 channel surround system & Speaker B
connection

• 5.1 channel surround system & Front Bi-amping
connection (High quality surround)

• 5.1 channel surround system & ZONE 2 connection
(Multi Zone)



3 Connecting the speakers

• Placing the speakers (page 10)

• Connecting the speakers (page 10)

• Installing your speaker system (page 11)

• Bi-amping your speakers (page 12)

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4 Connecting the components

• About the audio connection (page 13)

• About the video converter (page 13)

• Connecting your TV and playback components
(page 15)

• Connecting AM/FM antennas (page 20)

• Plugging in the receiver (page 22)



5 Switching the speaker impedance

(Only if the impedance of the connected speakers is
6 Ω to 8 Ω)



6Power On



7 Changing the OSD display language (OSD

Language)



8 MCACC speaker settings

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



9 The Input Setup menu

(When using connections other than the
recommended connections)



10 Basic playback (page 25)



11 Switching the HDMI output



12 Adjusting the sound and picture quality as desired

• Using the various listening modes

• Better sound using Phase Control

• Measure the all EQ type (SYMMETRY/ALL CH ADJ/
FRONT ALIGN)

• Change the channel level while listening

• Switches on/off the Acoustic Calibration EQ, Sound
retriever or Dialog Enhancement

• Setting the PQLS function

• Setting the Audio options (Tone, Loudness or
Sound delay, etc.)

• Setting the Video options



13 Other optional adjustments and settings

• Control with HDMI function

• The Advanced MCACC menu

• The system and the other setup



14 Making maximum use of the remote control

• Operating multiple receivers

• Setting the remote to control other components

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01

Before you start

Chapter 1:

Before you start

Checking what’s in the box

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

• Setup microphone (cable: 5 m)

• Remote control unit

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

• AM loop antenna

•FM wire antenna

• iPod cable

• Bluetooth ADAPTER (AS-BT100) (VSX-LX53 only)

•Power cord

• Warranty card

• Operating instructions (CD-ROM)

• These quick start guide

Loading the batteries

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

CAUTION

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

• Never use new and old batteries together.

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

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

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

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

Remote control

This section explains how to operate the remote control
for the receiver.

10

1
2

3

BD DVD

iPod

USB TUNER VIDEO CD-R

INPUT

4

5

6
7

TV CONTROL

CH

AUDIO

PARAMETER

TOP MENU
BAND GUIDE

PRESET

PTY

SEARCH

iPod CTRL

AUTO

/

ALC /

DIRECT

HDD DVD

/

DTV MPX PQLS

TV

8

SIGNAL SEL

CH LEVEL A.ATT DIMMER

D.ACCESS

/ CLR

ZONE 2 ZONE 3 LIGHT

9

MULTI
OPERATION

R.SETUP

SELECT TV CTRL

LIST

HOME
MENU

PGM

STEREO

PHASE

HDMI OUT

MCACC SLEEP

SOURCERECEIVER

DVR/BDR HDMI

CDTV

ADAPTERNET RADIO

RECEIVER

MASTER
VOLUME

INPUT

VOL

MUTE

VIDEO

PARAMETER

TUNE

TOOLS

T.EDIT

ENTER

PRESET

RETURN

TUNE

MEMORY

MENU

STANDARD

ADV SURR

CTRL STATUSTHX

CLASS

ENTER

AUDIO

INFO
DISP

CH

213

546

8079

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12

13

14

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RECEIVER

Before you start

01

The remote has been conveniently color-coded according
to component control using the following system:

• White – Receiver control, TV Control

• Blue – Other controls (see the Operating Instructions
in CD-ROM for detail)

1

 RECEIVER

This switches between standby and on for this receiver.

2

MULTI OPERATION – Use to perform multi

operations.
R.SETUP – Use to input the preset code when making

remote control settings and to set the remote control
mode.

3 Input function buttons

Press to select control of other components.
Use INPUT SELECT to select the input function.

4

TV CTRL

Set preset code of your TV’s manufacturer when
controlling TV.

5

TV CONTROL

These buttons are dedicated to control the TV assigned to

TV CTRL button.

6 Receiver setting buttons

Press first to access:

RECEIVER

AUDIO PARAMETER – Use to access the Audio

options.
VIDEO PARAMETER – Use to access the Video

options.

HOME MENU – Use to access the Home Menu.
RETURN – Press to confirm and exit the current

menu screen.

7

////ENTER

Use the arrow buttons when setting up your surround
sound system and the Audio or Video options.

8 Receiver Control buttons

Press first to access:

RECEIVER

AUTO/ALC/DIRECT –

Surround
Stream Direct mode

STEREO – Switches between stereo playback and
Front Stage Surround Advance modes.

STANDARD – Press for Standard decoding and to
switch various modes (2 Pro Logic, Neo:6, etc.)
(page 25).

ADV SURR – Use to switch between the various
surround modes (page 26).

THX – Press to select a Home THX listening mode
(page 25).

PHASE CTRL – Press to switch on/off Phase Control.

buttons

(page 25)

Switches between Auto

, Auto Level Control mode and

.

STATUS – Press to check selected receiver settings.
PQLS – Press to select PQLS setting.
HDMI OUT – Switch the HDMI output terminal.
SIGNAL SEL – Use to select an input signal.
MCACC – Press to switch between MCACC presets.
SLEEP – Use to put the receiver in sleep mode and

select the amount of time before sleep.
CH LEVEL – Press repeatedly to select a channel,

then use / to adjust the level.
A.ATT – Attenuates (lowers) the level of an analog

input signal to prevent distortion.

DIMMER – Dims or brightens the display.

9

MULTI-ZONE

Switch to perform operations in the ZONE 2 and ZONE 3.

10 Remote control LED

Lights when a command is sent from the remote control.

RECEIVER

11

Switches the remote to control the receiver (used to
select the white commands).

Switch to perform operations in the main zone.
Also use this button to set up surround sound.

12

MASTER VOLUME +/–

Use to set the listening volume.

13

MUTE

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

14

Press to turn on/off the illumination for the buttons. The
way the buttons light can be selected from four modes
(see the Operating Instructions in CD-ROM for detail).

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02

Connecting your equipment

Chapter 2:

Connecting your equipment

This receiver provides you with many connection possibilities, but it doesn’t have to be difficult. This chapter explains
the kinds of components you can connect to make up your home theater system.

CAUTION

• Before making or changing the connections, switch
off the power and disconnect the power cord from the
power outlet. Plugging in should be the final step.

Determining the speakers’ application

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

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

• It is also possible to only connect one of the surround
back speaker (SB) or neither.

Choose one from Plans [A] to [E] below.

[A] 9.1 channel surround system (Front height)

*Default setting

• Speaker System setting: Normal(SB/FH)

FHR

FHL

L

SW

SL

A 9.1 ch surround system connects the left and right
front speakers (L/R), the center speaker (C), the left and
right front height speakers (FHL/FHR), the left and right
surround speakers (SL/SR), the left and right surround
back speakers (SBL/SBR), and the subwoofer (SW).

This surround system produces a more true-to-life sound
from above.

R

C

SBL

SR

SBR

[B] 9.1 channel surround system (Front wide)

• Speaker System

FWL

setting: Normal(SB/FW)

R

L

C

SW

SL

SBL

FWR

SR

SBR

This plan replaces the left and right front height speakers
shown in [A] with the left and right front wide speakers
(FWL/FWR).

This surround system produces a true-to-life sound over
a wider area.

[C] 7.1 channel surround system & Speaker B
connection

• Speaker System setting: Speaker B

R

L

SW

SL

C

SBL

SR

SBR

L

Plan C

Speaker B

R

With these connections you can simultaneously enjoy

5.1-channel surround sound in the main zone with stereo
playback of the same sound on the B speakers. The same
connections also allow for 7.1-channel surround sound
in the main zone when not using the B speakers.

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Connecting your equipment

02

[D] 5.1 channel surround system & Front Bi­amping connection (High quality surround)

• Speaker System setting: Front Bi-Amp

Bi-amping connection of the front speakers for high
sound quality with 5.1-channel surround sound.

Plan D

Front Bi-Amp

R

L

SW

C

SR

SL

[E] 5.1 channel surround system & ZONE 2
connection (Multi Zone)

• Speaker System setting: ZONE 2

With these connections you can simultaneously enjoy

5.1-channel surround sound in the main zone with stereo
playback on another component in ZONE 2. (The
selection of input devices is limited.)

Other speaker connection

• Your favorite speaker connections can be selected
even if you have fewer than 5.1 speakers (except front
left/right speakers).

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

•

After connecting, be sure to conduct the Auto
MCACC (speaker environment setting) procedure.

See Automatically setting up for surround sound
(Auto MCACC) on page 23.

R

L

C

SW

SL

Plan E

ZONE 2

Main zone

SR

Sub zone

R

L

Important

•The Speaker System setting must be made if you
use any of the connections shown above other than
[A] (see Speaker system setting on Operating
Instructions in CD-ROM).

• Sound does not come through simultaneously from
the front height, front wide, speaker B and surround
back speakers. Output speakers are different
depending on the input signal or listening mode.

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02

Connecting your equipment

Placing the speakers

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

FHL

FWL

SL

SW

C

L

30 30

60

120 120

60

SBL

SB

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

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

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

FHR
R

FWR

60

SR

SBR

Connecting the speakers

Each speaker connection on the receiver comprises a
positive (+) and negative (–) terminal. Make sure to
match these up with the terminals on the speakers
themselves.

CAUTION

• These speaker terminals carry HAZARDOUS LIVE
voltage. To prevent the risk of electric shock when

connecting or disconnecting the speaker cables,
disconnect the power cord before touching any
uninsulated parts.

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

Bare wire connections

1 Twist exposed wire strands together.
2 Loosen terminal and insert exposed wire.
3 Tighten terminal.

fig. A fig. B fig. C

10 mm

(fig. C)

(fig. A)

(fig. B)

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Important

• Please refer to the manual that came with your
speakers for details on how to connect the other end
of the speaker cables to your speakers.

• Use an RCA cable to connect the subwoofer. It is not
possible to connect using speaker cables.

CAUTION

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

Connecting your equipment

Installing your speaker system

At the very least, front left and right speakers only are necessary. Note that your main surround speakers should always
be connected as a pair, but you can connect just one surround back speaker if you like (it must be connected to the
left surround back terminal).

Standard surround connection

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

02

Front right

HDMI

ASSIGNABLE

1 4

COMPONENT VIDEO

Y

1

IN

(

)

DVD

2

IN

(

)

DVR/BDR

Y

MONITOR

OUT

RS-232C

ANTENNA

(
5 V
150 mA
MAX

EXTENSION

OUTPUT

B

P

B

)

IN

ASSIGNABLE

PRP

R

P

CONTROL

INBD

1IN2IN3

ZONE2

OUT

IN

OUT

Front height right

Front wide right

Speaker B - right

ZONE3

DVDINTV/SATINVIDEOINDVR/BDR

OUT

FM UNBAL 75 AM LOOP

SPEAKERS

A

12 V TRIGGER

(OUTPUT 12 V

1

TOTAL 150 mA MAX)

OUT12

IN IN

2

IR

Front height setting

Front wide setting

Speaker B setting

Center

OUT 1
(

CONTROL

OUT 2

)

COAXIAL

MONITOR

OUT

VIDEO

CD

IN

AUDIO

RLR L R L(Single)

IN

4

OUT IN

Front height left

Front wide left

Speaker B - left

(

10/100

LAN

ASSIGNABLE

1

IN

IN

(

)

(CD)

DVD

CD-R/TAPE

IN

OUT

FRONT CENTER SURROUND SURR BACK

Subwoofer

)

OPTICAL

1

2

IN

(

TV/SAT

SUBWOOFER

LINE LEVEL

INPUT

ASSIGNABLE

2

IN

)

(

DVR/BDR

SURROUND BACKSURROUNDCENTERFRONT

ADAPTER PORT

3

IN

)

(

VIDEO

(

OUTPUT 5 V

)

100 mA MAX

OUT

)

FH/FW

(Single)

L

R

FRONT HEIGHT / FRONT WIDE/

R

PRE OUT

Front left

B

L

AC IN

Surround right

The surround back terminals can also be
used for the ZONE 2.

5.1 ch surround setting

6.1 ch surround setting

No connect

7.1 ch surround setting

Surround back right

ZONE 2 - Right

No connectNo connect

Surround back

Surround left

Surround back left

ZONE 2 setting

ZONE 2 - Left

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Connecting your equipment

Bi-amping your speakers

Front right

Center

High

INBD

1IN2IN3

ZONE2

OUT

R

FM UNBAL 75 AM LOOP

IN

IN IN

OUT

Low

ZONE3

DVDINTV/SATINVIDEOINDVR/BDR

OUT

SPEAKERS

12 V TRIGGER

(OUTPUT 12 V
TOTAL 150 mA MAX)

OUT12

IR

OUT 1
(

CONTROL

MONITOR

AUDIO

OUT 2

)

OUT

VIDEO

CD

IN

IN

4

OUT IN

A

1

2

Bi-amp compatible

speaker

HDMI

IN

ASSIGNABLE

1 4

ASSIGNABLE

COMPONENT VIDEO

Y

PRP

B

1

IN
(

)

DVD

2

IN

(

)

DVR/BDR

P

B

P

Y

MONITOR

OUT

RS-232C

ANTENNA

(

OUTPUT
5 V
150 mA

)

MAX

CONTROL

EXTENSION

Surround right

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

CAUTION

• Most speakers with both High and Low terminals
have two metal plates that connect the High to the
Low terminals. These must be removed when you are
bi-amping the speakers or you could severely
damage the amplifier. See your speaker manual for
more information.

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

Front left

High

ADAPTER PORT

3

IN

)

(

VIDEO

(

OUTPUT 5 V

)

100 mA MAX

OUT

)

FH/FW

(Single)

L

R

FRONT HEIGHT / FRONT WIDE/

R

Low

PRE OUT

Bi-amp compatible

speaker

B

L

AC IN

Subwoofer

(

)

LAN

10/100

ASSIGNABLE

COAXIAL

1

IN

(

DVD

CD-R/TAPE

IN

OUT

RLR L R L(Single)

OPTICAL

1

2

IN

IN

)

(

)

(

(CD)

TV/SAT

DVR/BDR

FRONT CENTER SURROUND SURR BACK

SUBWOOFER

SURROUND BACKSURROUNDCENTERFRONT

ASSIGNABLE

2

IN

Surround left

Bi-wiring your speakers

Your speakers can also be bi-wired if they support bi­amping.

• With these connections, the Speaker System setting
makes no difference.

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

CAUTION

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

• When bi-wiring as well, heed the cautions for bi­amping shown at the left.

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Connecting your equipment

Selecting the Speaker system

The front height terminals can be used for front wide and
Speaker B connections, in addition to for the front height
speakers. Also, the surround back terminals can be used
for bi-amping and ZONE 2 connections, in addition to for
the surround back speakers. Make this setting according
to the application.

Front height setup

*Default setting

1 Connect a pair of speakers to the front height
speaker terminals.

See Standard surround connection on page 11.

2 If necessary, select ‘
Speaker System

See Speaker system setting on Operating Instructions in
CD-ROM to do this.

Front wide setup

1 Connect a pair of speakers to the front height
speaker terminals.

See Standard surround connection on page 11.

2 Select ‘
menu.

See Speaker system setting on Operating Instructions in
CD-ROM to do this.

Normal(SB/FW)

Speaker B setup

You can listen to stereo playback in another room.

1 Connect a pair of speakers to the front height
speaker terminals.

See Standard surround connection on page 11.

2 Select ‘

See Speaker system setting on Operating Instructions in
CD-ROM to do this.

Speaker B

Bi-Amping setup

Bi-amping connection of the front speakers for high
sound quality with 5.1-channel surround sound.

1 Connect a Bi-amp compatible speakers to the front
and surround back speaker terminals.

See Bi-amping your speakers on page 12.

2 Select ‘
menu.

See Speaker system setting on Operating Instructions in
CD-ROM to do this.

Front Bi-Amp

menu.

’ from the

Normal(SB/FH)

’ from the

Speaker System

’ from the

Speaker System

’ from the

Speaker System

menu.

ZONE 2 setup

With these connections you can simultaneously enjoy

5.1-channel surround sound in the main zone with stereo
playback on another component in ZONE 2.

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

See Standard surround connection on page 11.

2Select ‘

See Speaker system setting on Operating Instructions in
CD-ROM to do this.

About the

Sound signal priority 

• With an HDMI cable, video and audio signals can be

ZONE 2

’ from the

Speaker System

audio connection

Types of cables and

terminals

HDMI HD audio

Digital (Coaxial) Conventional digital audio

Digital (Optical)

RCA (Analog)

(White/Red)

transferred in high quality over a single cable.

Transferable audio

signals

Conventional analog audio

About the video converter

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

1

02

menu.

Note

1 • If the video signal does not appear on your TV, try adjusting the resolution settings on your component or display. Note that some

components (such as video game units) have resolutions that may not be converted. In this case, try switching Digital Video Conversion (in
Setting the Video options on Operating Instructions in CD-ROM) OFF.

• The signal input resolutions that can be converted from the component video input for the HDMI output are 480i/576i, 480p/576p, 720p and
1080i. 1080p signals cannot be converted.

• Only signals with an input resolution of 480i/576i can be converted from the component video input for the composite MONITOR OUT.

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Connecting your equipment

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

Terminal for connection
with source device

HDMI IN HDMI OUT

High picture quality

YPBP

COMPONENT

VIDEO IN

R

VIDEO IN

Video signals can be output

• For optimal video performance, THX recommends

switching Digital Video Conversion (in Setting the
Video options on Operating Instructions in CD-ROM)
OFF.

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

Terminal for connection
with TV monitor

B

P

Y

COMPONENT VIDEO

MONITOR OUT

MONITOR OUT

VIDEO

P

R

About HDMI

1

The HDMI connection transfers uncompressed digital
video, as well as almost every kind of digital audio.

This receiver incorporates High-Definition Multimedia

®

Interface (HDMI
This receiver supports the functions described below

through HDMI connections.

) technology.

2

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

• 3D signal transfer

• Deep Color signal transfer

• x.v.Color signal transfer

3

3

3

• Audio Return Channel

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

• Input of the following digital audio formats:

4

– Dolby Digital, Dolby Digital Plus, DTS, High bitrate
audio (Dolby TrueHD, DTS-HD Master Audio, DTS­HD High Resolution Audio), DVD-Audio, CD, SACD
(DSD signal), Video CD, Super VCD

• Synchronized operation with components using the

Control with HDMI function (see Control with HDMI
function on Operating Instructions in CD-ROM)

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

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

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Note

1 • An HDMI connection can only be made with DVI-equipped components compatible with both DVI and High Bandwidth Digital Content

Protection (HDCP). If you choose to connect to a DVI connector, you will need a separate adaptor (DVIHDMI) to do so. A DVI connection,
however, does not support audio signals. Consult your local audio dealer for more information.

• If you connect a component that is not compatible with HDCP, an HDCP ERROR message is displayed on the front panel display. Some
components that are compatible with HDCP still cause this message to be displayed, but so long as there is no problem with displaying video
this is not a malfunction.

• Depending on the component you have connected, using a DVI connection may result in unreliable signal transfers.

• This receiver supports SACD, Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby TrueHD and DTS-HD Master Audio. To take advantage of these formats, however,
make sure that the component connected to this receiver also supports the corresponding format.

2 • Use a High Speed HDMI

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

switching between audio formats or beginning playback.

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

playback, may cause noise or interrupted audio.

®

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

Connecting your equipment

A

Connecting your TV and playback components

Connecting using HDMI

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

If the TV and playback components support the Control with HDMI feature, the convenient Control with HDMI
functions can be used (see Control with HDMI function on Operating Instructions in CD-ROM).

02

HDMI/DVI-compatible
Blu-ray disc player

Other HDMI/DVI­equipped component

HDMI

1 4

1

)

2

)

RS-232C

Y

Y

ANTENNA

(

OUTPUT
5 V
150 mA
MAX

EXTENSION

B

P

B

)

IN

ASSIGNABLE

ASSIGNABLE

COMPONENT VIDEO

IN
(

DVD

IN

(

DVR/B DR

MONITOR

OUT

PRP

P

R

OUT

CONTROL

INBD

1IN2

ZONE2

OUT

IN

ZONE3

DVDINTV/SATINVIDEOINDVR/BDR

OUT

FM UNBAL 75 AM LOOP

SPEAKERS

12 V TRIGGER

(OUTPUT 12 V
TOTAL 150 mA MAX)

OUT12

IN IN

IR

HDMI/DVI-compatible
monitor

HDMI INHDMI OUTHDMI OUT

IN

4

OUT IN

OUT 1
(

CONTROL

MONITOR

OUT

AUDIO

)

IN

3

A

1

2

Select one

DIGITAL OUT

COAXIAL OPTICAL

OUT 2

VIDEO

CD

IN

(

LAN

10/100

ASSIGNABLE

COAXIAL

1

2

IN

IN

(

)

(CD)

DVD

CD-R/TAPE

IN

OUT

FRONT CENTER SURROUND

SURROUNDCENTERFRONT

RLRL R

AUDIO OUT

RL

ANALOG

)

ASSIGN

OPTICAL

1

2

IN

IN

(

)

(

TV/SAT

DVR/BDR

SUBWOOFER

SURROUND B

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

receiver.

)

1

• When connecting to an HDMI/DVI-compatible
monitor using the HDMI OUT 2 terminal, switch the
HDMI output setting to HDMI OUT 2 or HDMI OUT
ALL. See Switching the HDMI output on Operating

• If you want to listen to the sound of the TV over the
receiver, connect the receiver and TV with audio

1

cables.

Instructions in CD-ROM.

• For input components, connections other than HDMI

connections are also possible (see Connecting your
DVD player with no HDMI output on page 16).

Note

1 When the TV and receiver are connected by HDMI connections, if the TV supports the HDMI Audio Return Channel function, the sound of the

TV is input to the receiver via the HDMI terminal, so there is no need to connect an audio cable. In this case, set TV Audio at HDMI Setup to
via HDMI (see HDMI Setup on Operating Instructions in CD-ROM).

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R

D

Connecting your equipment

Connecting your DVD player with no HDMI output

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

DVD player, etc.

HDMI/DVI-compatible
monitor

HDMI IN

R

HDMI

ASSIGNABLE

1 4

COMPONENT VIDEO

Y

1

IN
(

)

DVD

2

IN

(

)

DVR/BDR

Y

MONITOR

OUT

RS-232C

ANTENNA

(

OUTPUT
5 V
150 mA
MAX

EXTENSION

B

P

B

)

IN

ASSIGNABLE

PRP

R

P

CONTROL

IN

OUT

INBD

1IN2

ZONE2

OUT

FM UNBAL 75 AM LOOP

12 V TRIGGER

(OUTPUT 12 V
TOTAL 150 mA MAX)

IN IN

12

IN

3

ZONE3

DVDINTV/SATINVIDEOINDVR/BDR

OUT

SPEAKERS

1

OUT

2

IR

IN

4

OUT IN

A

• If you want to listen to the sound of the TV over the
receiver, connect the receiver and TV with audio

cables (see page 15).

1

AUDIO OUT

ANALOG

OUT 1
(

CONTROL

MONITOR

AUDIO

Select one

DIGITAL OUT

L

COAXIAL OPTICAL

OUT 2

)

ASSIGNABLE

COAXIAL

IN

(

OUT

VIDEO

DVD

CD-R/TAPE

CD

IN

OUT

IN

RLRL R

(

)

LAN

10/100

OPTICAL

1

2

IN

IN

)

(

(CD)

TV/SAT

FRONT CENTER SURROUND SUR

SUBWOOFER

1

)

SURROUND BACKSURROUNDCENTERFRONT

ASSIGNABLE

2

IN

(

DVR/B DR

VIDEO OUT

VIDEO

I

)

(

VI

Select one

COMPONENT VIDEO OUT

P

R

P

B

Y

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Note

1 When the TV and receiver are connected by HDMI connections, if the TV supports the HDMI Audio Return Channel function, the sound of the

TV is input to the receiver via the HDMI terminal, so there is no need to connect an audio cable. In this case, set TV Audio at HDMI Setup to
via HDMI (see HDMI Setup on Operating Instructions in CD-ROM).

Connecting your equipment

E
N

R

Connecting your TV with no HDMI input

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

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

DVD player, etc.

TV

02

Select one

VIDEO IN

VIDEO

COMPONENT VIDEO IN

P

R

P

B

Y

HDMI

ASSIGNABLE

1 4

COMPONENT VIDEO

Y

1

IN

(

)

DVD

2

IN

(

)

DVR/BDR

P

Y

MONITOR

OUT

RS-232C

ANTENNA

(

OUTPUT
5 V
150 mA
MAX

EXTENSION

B

B

)

IN

ASSIGNABLE

PRP

R

P

CONTROL

INBD

1

ZONE2

ZONE3

OUT

FM UNBAL 75 AM LOOP

12 V TRIGGER

(OUTPUT 12 V

IN

TOTAL 150 mA MAX)

IN IN

12

OUT

IN

2

OUT

OUT

IR

VIDEO OUT

IN

3

DVD

TV/SATINVIDEOINDVR/BDR

IN

SPEAKERS

1

2

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

operating instructions

supplied with your component

Please refer to the

for more information.

• If you want to listen to the sound of the TV over the
receiver, connect the receiver and TV with audio
cables (see page 15).

VIDEO

A

Select one

COMPONENT VIDEO OUT

P

R

OUT 1

IN

(

CONTROL

4

OUT IN

MONITOR

OUT

AUDIO

P

B

Y

OUT 2

)

VIDEO

LAN

ASSIGNABLE

COAXIAL

1

IN

(

)

DVD

CD-R/TAPE

CD

IN

OUT

IN

RLRL R

HDMI OUT

(

)

10/100

ASSIGNABL

OPTICAL

1

2

IN

IN

IN

(

(

)

(CD)

DVR/B DR

TV/SAT

FRONT CENTER SURROUND SU

SUBWOOFER

SURROUND BACKSURROUNDCENTERFRONT

Select one

DIGITAL OUT

COAXIAL OPTIC AL

2

I

)

(

VI

AUDIO OUT

R

ANALOG

L

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(

B

O

(
1

A

Connecting your equipment

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

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

When you set up the receiver you’ll need to tell the receiver which input you connected the recorder to (see also The
Input Setup menu on Operating Instructions in CD-ROM).

HDD/DVD recorder, VCR, etc.

VIDEO IN

ZONE3

OUT

FM UNBAL 75 AM LOOP

12 V TRIGGER

(OUTPUT 12 V
TOTAL 150 mA MAX)

IN IN

IR

VIDEO

DVDINTV/SATINVIDEO

SPEAKERS

1

OUT12

2

A

HDMI

ASSIGNABLE

1 4

COMPONENT VIDEO

Y

1

IN
(

)

DVD

2

IN

(

)

DVR/BDR

P

Y

MONITOR

OUT

RS-232C

ANTENNA

(

OUTPUT
5 V
150 mA
MAX

EXTENSION

B

B

)

IN

ASSIGNABLE

R L

ANALOG

INBD

1IN2IN3

PRP

ZONE2

OUT

R

P

IN

OUT

CONTROL

• In order to record, you must connect the analog
audio cables (the digital connection is for playback
only).

VIDEO OUT

VIDEO

OUT 1
(

CONTROL

OUT 2

MONITOR

OUT

AUDIO

)

VIDEO

CD

IN

(

10/100

LAN

ASSIGNABLE

COAXIAL

1

IN

IN

(

)

(CD)

DVD

CD-R/TAPE

IN

OUT

FRONT CENTER SURROUND SURR

RLRL RL

IN

4

DVR/BDR

OUT IN

IN

DIGITAL OUT

COAXIAL OPTICAL

)

OPTICAL

1

2

IN

(

)

TV/SAT

SUBWOOFER

SURROUND BACKSURROUNDCENTERFRONT

Select one

ASSIGNABLE

2

IN

IN

(

)

(

DVR/BDR

VIDE

AUDIO OUTAUDIO IN

RL

ANALOG

3

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L

B

3

E

T

A

O

02

Connecting a satellite/cable receiver or other set-top box

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

When you set up the receiver you’ll need to tell the
receiver which input you connected the set-top box to
(see The Input Setup menu on Operating Instructions in
CD-ROM).

STB

VIDEO OUT

VIDEO

IN1IN2IN

ZONE2

ZONE3

OUT

OUT

FM UNBAL 75

12 V TRIGGER

(OUTPUT 12 V

IN

TOTAL 150 mA MAX)

IN IN

UT

IR

ROL

3

TV/SAT

DVDINVIDEOINDVR/BDR

IN

SPEAKERS

A

1

OUT12

2

R

IN

4

AUDIO OUT

OUT IN

Select one

ANALOG

OUT 1
(

CONTROL

DIGITAL OUT

L

COAXIAL OPTICAL

OUT 2

)

COAXIAL

MONITOR

OUT

VIDEO

CD-R/TAPE

CD

OUT

IN

AUDIO

RLRL R

(

)

10/100

LAN

ASSIGNABLE

OPTICAL

1

2

IN

IN

(

)

(

(CD)

DVD

TV/SAT

IN

FRONT CENTER SURROUND SURR

SUBWOOFER

ASSIGNABLE

2

1

IN

IN

IN

(

)

)

(

DVR/B DR

VID

SURROUND BACKSURROUNDCENTERFRONT

Connecting other audio components

This receiver has both digital and analog inputs, allowing
you to connect audio components for playback.

Most digital components also have analog connections.
When you set up the receiver you’ll need to tell the

receiver which input you connected the component to
(see The Input Setup menu on Operating Instructions in
CD-ROM).

CD-R, MD, DAT, etc.

Select oneSelect one

)

OPTICAL

(

SUBWOOFER

IN

TV/SAT

RL

ASSIGNABLE

1

2

IN

)

(

DVR/BDR

SURROUND BACKSURROUNDCENTERFRONT

AUDIO OUT

ANALOG

ADAPTER PORT

(

OUTPUT 5 V
100 mA MAX

3

IN

(

)

)

VIDEO

(Single)

)

OUT

FH/FW

L

R

FRONT HEIGHT

R

PRE

DIGITAL IN

OPTICAL

AUDIO IN

RL

ANALOG

IN

4

VIDEOINDVR/BDR

OUT IN

A

OUT 1
(

CONTROL

DIGITAL OUT

COAXIAL OPTICAL

OUT 2

)

ASSIGNABLE

COAXIAL

MONITOR

OUT

AUDIO

IN

(

DVD

VIDEO

CD-R/TAPE

CD

INOUT

IN

RLR L R L(Single)

(

LAN

10/100

2

1

IN
(CD)

)

FRONT CENTER SURROUND SURR BACK

• If your turntable has line-level outputs (i.e., it has a
built-in phono pre-amp), connect it to the CD inputs
instead.

• If you’re connecting a recorder, connect the analog
audio outputs to the analog audio inputs on the
recorder.

• You can’t hear HDMI audio through this receiver’s
digital out jack.

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Connecting your equipment

Connecting AM/FM antennas

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

Connecting external antennas

To improve FM reception connect an external FM
antenna to the FM UNBAL 75 Ω.

1

2

3

5

ANTENNA

FM UNBAL 75 AM LOOP

4

fig. a fig. b fig. c

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

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

3 Fix the AM loop antenna to the attached stand.

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

• If you plan to mount the AM antenna to a wall or other

surface, secure the stand with screws (fig. c) before
clipping the loop to the stand. Make sure the
reception is clear.

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

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

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

75 Ω coaxial cable

FM UNBAL 75 AM LOOP

ANTENNA

To improve AM reception, connect a 5 m to 6 m length of
vinyl-coated wire to the AM LOOP terminals without
disconnecting the supplied AM loop antenna.

For the best possible reception, suspend horizontally
outdoors.

Outdoor antenna

Indoor antenna

(vinyl-coated wire)

FM UNBAL 75 AM LOOP

ANTENNA

5 m to 6 m

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Z

2

1

O
T

OPTICAL

ASSIGNABLE

L

R

R

L

FRONT HEIGHT / FRONT W

IN

1

(

TV/SAT

)

IN

2

(

DVR/BDR

)

IN

OUT

(Single)

FH/FW

3

(

VIDEO

)

IN

2

(CD)

SUBWOOFER

0/100

)

(

OUTPUT 5 V
100 mA MAX

)

ADAPTER PORT

PRE OUT

ASSIGNABLE

P

R

ANTENNA

FM UNBAL AM LOOP

ZONE2

OUT

ZONE3

OUT

P

B

PRP

B

INBD

IN

1

CONTROL

IR

12 V T

IN

IN IN

OUT

1

(OUTPU
TOTAL 1

(

OUTPUT
5 V
150 mA
MAX

)

G

2
m

Connecting your equipment

MULTI-ZONE setup

This receiver can power up to three independent systems
in separate rooms after you have made the proper MULTI­ZONE connections.
Different sources can be playing in three zones at the
same time or, depending on your needs, the same source
can also be used. The main and sub zones have
independent power (the main zone power can be off while
one (or both) of the sub zones is on) and the sub zones
can be controlled by the remote or front panel controls.

Making MULTI-ZONE connections

It is possible to make these connections if you have a
separate TV and speakers for your primary (
zone, and a separate amplifier (and speakers) for your
secondary (
amplifier if you are not using the

speaker terminals (ZONE 2)

zone. There are two primary sub zone setups possible with
this system. Choose whichever works best for you.

MULTI-ZONE listening options

The following table shows the signals that can be output
to ZONE 2 and ZONE 3:

Sub Zone Input functions available

ZONE 2 DVD, TV/SAT, DVR/BDR, VIDEO, INTERNET

ZONE 3 DVD, TV/SAT, DVR/BDR, VIDEO, CD, CD-R/TAPE,

Basic MULTI-ZONE setup (ZONE 2)

• Connect a separate amplifier to the
OUT
jack, both on this receiver.

You should have a pair of speakers attached to the sub
zone amplifier as shown in the following illustration.

ZONE 3

) sub zone. You will also need a separate

below for your primary sub

RADIO, iPod/USB, CD, CD-R/TAPE, TUNER,
ADAPTER PORT

(Outputs analog audio and composite video.)

TUNER, ADAPTER PORT
(Outputs analog audio.)

jacks and a TV monitor to the

VIDEO IN

AUDIO IN

RL

MULTI-ZONE setup using

VIDEO ZONE 2 OUT

Main zoneSub zone (ZONE 2)

HDMI

ASSIGNABLE

1 4

COMPONENT VIDEO

1

IN
(

)

DVD

2

IN

(

)

DVR/BDR

MONITOR

OUT

RS-232C

ZONE 2

) sub

AUDIO ZONE 2

INBD

IN

1

ASSIGNABLE

Y

PRP

B

ZONE2

OUT

R

P

B

Y

P

OUT

CONTROL

FM

1

(

IN

IN

ANTENNA

(

OUTPUT
5 V
150 mA
MAX

EXTENSION

AM LOOP

)

MULTI-ZONE setup using speaker terminals (ZONE 2)

You must select ZONE 2 in Speaker system setting on
Operating Instructions in CD-ROM to use this setup.

• Connect a TV monitor to the

VIDEO ZONE 2 OUT

jacks on this receiver.

You should have a pair of speakers attached to the
surround back speaker terminals as shown below.

Sub zone (ZONE 2)

VIDEO IN

RL

Main zone

SURROUND BACK

R L(Single)

Secondary MULTI-ZONE setup (ZONE 3)

• Connect a separate amplifier to the
OUT

jacks on this receiver.

AUDIO ZONE 3

You should have a pair of speakers attached to the sub
zone amplifier as shown in the following illustration.

Sub zone (ZONE 3)

AUDIO IN

RL

Main zone

HDMI

ASSIGNABLE

1 4

COMPONENT VIDEO

1

IN
(

)

DVD

2

IN

(

)

DVR/BDR

MONITOR

OUT

RS-232C

Y

Y

ANTENNA

(

OUTPUT
5 V
150 mA
MAX

EXTENSION

B

P

B

)

IN

ASSIGNABLE

PRP

P

R

CONTROL

IN

OUT

INBD

1IN2

ZONE2

OUT

FM UNBAL 75 AM LOOP

12 V TRI

(OUTPUT 1
TOTAL 150

IN IN

ZONE3

OUT

12

IR

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Connecting your equipment

Plugging in the receiver

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

1 Plug the supplied power cord into the
on the back of the receiver.

2 Plug the other end into a power outlet.

CAUTION

• Handle the power cord by the plug part. Do not pull
out the plug by tugging the cord, and never touch the
power cord when your hands are wet, as this could
cause a short circuit or electric shock. Do not place
the unit, a piece of furniture, or other object on the
power cord or pinch the cord in any other way. Never
ma ke a kn ot in th e cord or tie i t with other c ables. The
power cords should be routed so that they are not
likely to be stepped on. A damaged power cord can
cause a fire or give you an electric shock. Check the
power cord once in a while. If you find it damaged,
ask your nearest Pioneer authorized independent
service company for a replacement.

• Do not use any power cord other than the one
supplied with this unit.

• Do not use the supplied power cord for any purpose
other than that described below.

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

•Make sure the blue  STANDBY/ON light has gone
out before unplugging.

• If you have connected speakers with a 6
impedance, change the impedance setting before
turning on the power.

AC IN

1

Ω

socket

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Note

1 After this receiver is connected to an AC outlet, a 2 second to 10 second HDMI initialization process begins. You cannot carry out any

operations during this process. The HDMI indicator in the front panel display blinks during this process, and you can turn on this receiver
once it has stopped blinking. When you set the Control with HDMI to OFF, you can skip this process. For details about the Control with HDMI
feature, see Control with HDMI function on Operating Instructions in CD-ROM.

Basic Setup

Chapter 3:

Basic Setup

03

Automatically setting up for surround sound (Auto MCACC)

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

Important

• Make sure the microphone and speakers are not
moved during the Auto MCACC Setup.

• Using the Auto MCACC Setup will overwrite any
existing settings for the MCACC preset you select.

• Before using the Auto MCACC Setup, the
headphones should be disconnected.

CAUTION

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

®

THX

• THX is a trademark of THX Ltd., which may be
registered in some jurisdictions. All rights reserved.

1 Switch on the receiver and your TV.

Make sure that the TV’s video input is set to this receiver.

2 Connect the microphone to the

MCACC SETUP MIC

jack on the front panel.

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

MASTER
VOLUME

MCACC SETUP MIC

CONTROL ON / OFF

iPod

iPhone

VIDEO CAMERA

USB

HDMI 5

Microphone

Tripod

If you have a tripod, use it to place the microphone so that
it’s about ear level at your normal listening position. If you
do not have a tripod, use some other object to install the

microphone.
The Full Auto MCACC display appears once the

microphone is connected.

3 Select the parameters you want to set.

1

2

1a.Full Auto MCACC

Speaker System : Normal(SB/FH
EQ Type : SYMMETRY
MCACC : M1.MEMORY 1
THX Speaker : NO

START

A/V RECEIVER

Exit Return

)

3

If the speakers are connected using any setup other than
the Front height setup, be sure to set the Speaker

System before the Auto MCACC Setup. See Speaker
system setting on Operating Instructions in CD-ROM.

Note

1 Install the microphone on a stable floor. Placing the microphone on any of the following surfaces may make accurate measurement

impossible:

• Sofas or other soft surfaces.

• High places such as tabletops and sofa tops.

2 If you leave the GUI screen for over five minutes, the screen saver will appear.
3 • When data measurement is taken, the reverb characteristics data (both before- and after-calibration) that this receiver had been storing will

be overwritten. If you want to save the reverb characteristics data before measuring, connect a USB memory device to this receiver and
transfer the data.

• When measurement is taken of the reverb characteristics data other than SYMMETRY, the data are not measured after the correction. If

you will need to measure after correction data, take the measurement using the EQ Professional menu in the Manual MCACC setup.

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Basic Setup

• Speaker System1 – Shows the current settings.
Settings can be changed using the Speaker System
in the Manual SP setup menu.

• EQ Type – This determines how the frequency
balance is adjusted.

• MCACC – The six MCACC presets are used for storing
surround sound settings for different listening
positions. Simply choose an unused preset for now.

• THX Speaker – Select YES if you are using THX
speakers (set all speakers to SMALL), otherwise leave
it set to NO.

4 Press and then select

RECEIVER

START

.

5 Follow the instructions on-screen.

Make sure the microphone is connected, and if you’re
using a subwoofer, make sure it is switched on and set to
a comfortable volume level.

6 Wait for the test tones to finish, then confirm the
speaker configuration in the GUI screen.

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

If no operations are performed for 10 seconds while the
speaker configuration check screen is being displayed,
the Auto MCACC Setup will resume automatically. In this
case, you don’t need to select ‘OK’ and press ENTER in
step 7.

• With error messages (such as Too much ambient
noise! or Check microphone.) select RETRY after
checking for ambient noise (see Problems when
using the Auto MCACC Setup below) and verifying the
mic connection. If there doesn’t seem to be a
problem, you can simply select GO NEXT and
continue.

1a.Full Auto MCACC

Now Analyzing... 2/9

Environment Check

A/V RECEIVER

Ambient Noise : OK
Microphone :
Speaker YES/NO :

Exit Cancel

1a.Full Auto MCACC

L : YES
FHL : YES
C : YES
FHR : YES
R : YES
SR : YES
SBR : YES
SBL : YES
SL : YES
SW : YES

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A/V RECEIVER

OK RETRY

Exit Cancel

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

• If you see an ERR message (or the speaker
configuration displayed isn’t correct), there may be a
problem with the speaker connection.
If selecting RETRY doesn’t work, turn off the power
and check the speaker connections. If there doesn’t
seem to be a problem, you can simply use / to
select the speaker and / to change the setting
and continue.

•If Reverse Phase is displayed, the speaker’s wiring
(+ and –) may be inverted. Check the speaker
connections.

2

– If the connections were wrong, turn off the power,
disconnect the power cord, then reconnect properly.
After this, perform the Full Auto MCACC procedure
again.
– If the connections were right, select GO NEXT and
continue.

7 Make sure ‘OK’ is selected, then press

ENTER

.

A progress report is displayed on-screen while the
receiver outputs more test tones to determine the
optimum receiver settings.

Again, try to be as quiet as possible while this is
happening. It may take 3 to 10 minutes.

8 The Auto MCACC Setup procedure is completed and
the

Home Menu

menu reappears automatically.

Be sure to disconnect the microphone from this receiver
upon completion of the Auto MCACC Setup.

3

Problems when using the Auto MCACC Setup

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

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

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Note

1 If you are planning on bi-amping your front speakers, or setting up a separate speaker system in another room, read through Speaker system

setting on Operating Instructions in CD-ROM and make sure to connect your speakers as necessary before continuing to step 4.

2 If the speaker is not pointed to the microphone (listening position) or when using speakers that affect the phase (dipole speakers, reflective

speakers, etc.), Reverse Phase may be displayed even if the speakers are properly connected.

3 • Depending on the characteristics of your room, sometimes identical speakers with cone sizes of around 12 cm will end up with different size

settings. You can correct the setting manually using the Manual speaker setup on Operating Instructions in CD-ROM.

• The subwoofer distance setting may be farther than the actual distance from the listening position. This setting should be accurate (taking
delay and room characteristics into account) and generally does not need to be changed.

• If Auto MCACC Setup measurement results are incorrect due to the interaction of the speakers and viewing environment, we recommend
adjusting the settings manually.

Basic playback

Chapter 4:

Basic playback

• 2 Pro Logic IIz HEIGHT – Suitable for Front height

Playing a source

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

1 Switch on your system components and receiver.

Make sure that the TV’s video input is set to this receiver.

2 Select the input function you want to play.

You can use the input function buttons on the remote
control, INPUT SELECT, or the front panel INPUT

SELECTOR dial.

3 Press , then press
select ‘

AUTO SURROUND

2

source.

If you’re playing a Dolby Digital or DTS surround sound
source, you should hear surround sound. If you are
playing a stereo source, you will only hear sound from the
front left/right speakers in the default listening mode.

4 Use the volume control to adjust the volume level.

1

RECEIVER

AUTO/ALC/DIRECT

’ and start playback of the

to

Listening in surround sound

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

Standard surround sound

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

• While listening to a source, press , then
press

STANDARD

If necessary, press repeatedly to select a listening mode.
The listening modes that can be selected depend on the
input signals and settings.

With two channel sources, you can select from:

• 2 Pro Logic IIx MOVIE

• 2 Pro Logic IIx MUSIC

• 2 Pro Logic IIx GAME

• 2 PRO LOGIC – Suitable for old movie

• WIDE SURROUND MOVIE – Suitable for Front wide
system

• WIDE SURROUND MUSIC – Suitable for Front wide
system

• Neo:6 CINEMA

• Neo:6 MUSIC

• Neural Surround – Suitable for music sources

Note

1 If you need to manually switch the input signal type press SIGNAL SEL.
2 You may need to check the digital audio output settings on your DVD player or digital satellite receiver. It should be set to output Dolby Digital,

DTS and 88.2 kHz / 96 kHz PCM (2 channel) audio, and if there is an MPEG audio option, set this to convert the MPEG audio to PCM.

.

RECEIVER

system

With multichannel sources, you can select from:

• 2 Pro Logic IIx MOVIE

• 2 Pro Logic IIx MUSIC

• Dolby Digital EX – Suitable for movie and music
sources

• DTS-ES – Suitable for movie and music sources

• DTS Neo:6 – Suitable for movie and music sources

• 2 Pro Logic IIz HEIGHT – See above

• WIDE SURROUND MOVIE – See above

• WIDE SURROUND MUSIC – See above

• Straight Decode – Plays back without the effects
above.

Using the Home THX modes

THX and Home THX are technical standards created by
THX Ltd. for cinema and home theater sound. Home THX
is designed to make home theater audio sound more like
what you hear in a cinema.

• Press , then press
listening mode.

The listening modes that can be selected depend on the
input signals and settings.

With two channel sources, press THX repeatedly to select
from:

• 2 Pro Logic IIx MOVIE+THX CINEMA

• 2 PRO LOGIC+THX CINEMA

• Neo:6 CINEMA+THX CINEMA

• 2 Pro Logic IIx MUSIC+THX MUSIC

• Neo:6 MUSIC+THX MUSIC

• 2 Pro Logic IIx GAME+THX GAMES

• 2 Pro Logic IIz HEIGHT+THX CINEMA

• 2 Pro Logic IIz HEIGHT+THX MUSIC

• 2 Pro Logic IIz HEIGHT+THX GAMES

• THX SELECT2 GAMES

With multichannel sources, press THX repeatedly to
select from:

• THX Surround EX

• 2 Pro Logic IIx MOVIE+THX CINEMA

• THX SELECT2 CINEMA

• 2 Pro Logic IIx MUSIC+THX MUSIC

• 2 Pro Logic IIz HEIGHT+THX CINEMA

• 2 Pro Logic IIz HEIGHT+THX MUSIC

• 2 Pro Logic IIz HEIGHT+THX GAMES

•

• THX SELECT2 GAMES

RECEIVER

THX SELECT2 MUSIC

THX

to select a

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Basic playback

Using the Advanced surround effects

The Advanced surround effects can be used for a variety
of additional surround sound effects.

• Press , then press
to select a listening mode.

• ACTION

• DRAMA

• SCI-FI – Designed for science fiction with lots of

• MONO FILM

• ENT.SHOW – Suitable for musical sources

• EXPANDED – Creates an extra wide stereo field

• TV SURROUND

• ADVANCED GAME

• SPORTS

• CLASSICAL

• ROCK/POP

• UNPLUGGED – Suitable for acoustic music sources

• EXT.STEREO – Gives multichannel sound to a stereo

• PHONES SURR – When listening through

RECEIVER

ADV SURR

special effects

source, using all of your speakers

headphones.

repeatedly

Using Auto surround, ALC and Stream Direct modes

• While listening to a source, press , then
press

AUTO/ALC/DIRECT

to select the mode you want.

• AUTO SURROUND – The receiver automatically
detects what kind of source you’re playing and
selects multichannel or stereo playback as
necessary.

• ALC – The receiver equalizes playback sound levels.

• DIRECT – Plays back sound from source with the
least modification next to PURE DIRECT. With

DIRECT, the only modifications added to PURE
DIRECT playback are calibration of the sound field by

the MCACC system and the Phase Control effect.

• PURE DIRECT – Plays back unmodified sound from
source with only minimal digital treatment. No sound
is output from the Speaker B in this mode.

RECEIVER

Playing an iPod

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

1 Switch the receiver into standby then use the
supplied iPod cable to connect your iPod to the
iPhone/USB

terminal on the front panel of this

receiver.

CONTROL ON / OFF

VIDEO CAMERA

iPod

iPhone

MCACC SETUP MIC

iPod cable
(supplied)

USB

2 Switch on the receiver and your TV.

3 Press
receiver to the

4Use

5Use
played, then press the

iPod USB

/

/

on the remote control to switch the

iPod/USB

.

to select ‘Music’ from the iPod top menu.

and ENTER to select the track to be



button.

Basic playback controls

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

TUNE

ENTER

TUNE

TOOLS

VIDEO

PARAMETER

T.EDIT

PRESET

RETURN

AUDIO

PARAMETER

LIST

TOP MENU

BAND GUIDE

PRESET

CATEGORY

HOME
MENU

iPod CTRL

HDMI 5

1

MENU





HDD DVD

/

DTV MPX PQLS

TV

S.RETRIEVER

SIGNAL SEL

iPod

PGM MEMORY MENU

CTRL STATUS

PHASE

AUDIO

MIDNIGHT

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MCACC SLEEP

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iPod/

MASTER
VOLUME

INFO

DISP

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Note

1 • This system is compatible with the audio and video of the iPod nano, iPod fifth generation (audio only), iPod classic, iPod touch and iPhone.

However, some of the functions may be restricted for some models. The system is not compatible with the iPod shuffle.

•

Compatibility may vary depending on the software version of your iPod and iPhone. Please be sure to use the latest available software

version.

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

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

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

• When listening to a track on the iPod in the main zone, it is possible to control the sub zone, but not to listen to a different track in the sub
zone from the one playing in the main zone.

Basic playback

04

Playing a USB device

It is possible to playback files1 using the USB interface on
the front of this receiver.

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

CONTROL ON / OFF

VIDEO CAMERA

iPod

iPhone

USB

MCACC SETUP MIC

HDMI 5

USB mass
storage device

2 Switch on the receiver and your TV.

3Press
receiver to the

4Use

5Use
played, then press the

iPod USB

/

/

on the remote control to switch the

iPod/USB

3

.

to select ‘Music’ from the

and ENTER to select the track to be



button.

Basic playback controls

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

TUNE

ENTER

TUNE

TOOLS

VIDEO

PARAMETER

T.EDIT

PRESET

RETURN

HDD DVD

/

DTV MPX PQLS

TV

S.RETRIEVER

SIGNAL SEL

MCACC SLEEP

AUDIO

PARAMETER

LIST

TOP MENU

BAND GUIDE

PRESET

CATEGORY

HOME
MENU

iPod CTRL

MASTER
VOLUME

2

USB Top

PGM MEMORY MENU

PHASE

CTRL STATUS

AUDIO

MIDNIGHT

213

INFO

DISP

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menu.

Listening to the radio

1Press
2 Use BAND to change the band (FM or AM), if

necessary.
3 Tune to a station.

There are three ways to do this:

Improving FM sound

If the TUNED or STEREO indicator doesn’t light when
tu nin g to an FM sta tio n bec ause the signal is weak, press
MPX to switch the receiver into mono reception mode.

Saving station presets

If you often listen to a particular radio station, it’s
convenient to have the receiver store the frequency for
easy recall whenever you want to listen to that station.

1 Tune to a station you want to memorize.

2Press

The display shows PRESET MEMORY, then a blinking
memory class.

3Press
press
want.

4Press

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

Listening to station presets

1Press

2Press
is stored.

3Press
want.

TUNER

to select the tuner.

Automatic tuning – Press and hold TUNE / for

about a second. The receiver will start searching for
the next station.

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

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

T.EDIT (TUNER EDIT

CLASS

PRESET /

to select one of the seven classes, then

to select the station preset you

ENTER

.

TUNER

to select the tuner.

CLASS

to select the class in which the station

PRESET /

).

to select the station preset you

Note

1 • Compatible USB devices include external magnetic hard drives, portable flash memory (particularly keydrives) and digital audio players

(MP3 players) of format FAT16/32.

• Pioneer cannot guarantee compatibility (operation and/or bus power) with all USB mass storage devices and assumes no responsibility for

any loss of data that may occur when connected to this receiver.
2 Make sure the receiver is in standby when disconnecting the USB device.
3 The iPod/USB function cannot be selected in the main zone when the Internet radio function is selected in the sub zone. Also, the iPod/USB

function cannot be selected in the sub zone when the Internet radio function is selected in the main zone.

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