Operating Instructions AV Receiver SC- 1223 -K/-S
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Thank you for buying this Pioneer product. Please read through these operating instructions so you will know how to operate your model properly. 04 Basic Setup Automatically conducting optimum sound tuning (Full Auto MCACC)......................................................................37 The Input Setup menu.......................................................................................................................................................38 Operation Mode Setup.....................
10 Controlling the rest of your system 14 Additional information About the Remote Setup menu.......................................................................................................................................73 Operating multiple receivers............................................................................................................................................73 Setting the remote to control other components...............................................................
Flow of settings on the receiver 9 Basic playback (page 41) j 10 Adjusting the sound and picture quality as desired ! Using the various listening modes (page 50) ! Better sound using Phase Control (page 53) ! Measuring the all EQ type (SYMMETRY/ALL CH ADJ/FRONT ALIGN) (page 79) ! Changing the channel level while listening (page 87) ! Switching on/off the Acoustic Calibration EQ, Auto Sound Retriever or Dialog Enhancement (page 65) ! Setting the PQLS function (page 62) ! Setting the Audio options (page
Before you start Checking what’s in the box............................................................................................................. 7 Our philosophy................................................................................................................................. 7 Features............................................................................................................................................. 7 Installing the receiver....................................
01 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 ! Power cord ! CD-ROM (AVNavigator) ! Quick start guide ! Safety Brochure ! Warranty sheet % % % Tuning that transmits soul % % % Auto Phase Control Plus % Hi-bit 24 Audio Processing % PQLS Bit-stream % HDMI (3D, Aud
01 % Before you start HDZONE output Installing the receiver This receiver supports output of the HDMI output to a subzone room. Powerful images can be enjoyed simply by connected this receiver to a TV supporting 4K/Full-HD/3D. In addition, a multi-channel environment can be created by connecting this receiver to another AV receiver in the subzone room. % ! When installing this unit, make sure to put it on a level and stable surface.
01 Before you start Handling the CD-ROM Operating range of remote control unit Operating Environment The remote control may not work properly if: ! There are obstacles between the remote control and the receiver’s remote sensor. ! Direct sunlight or fluorescent light is shining onto the remote sensor. ! The receiver is located near a device that is emitting infrared rays. ! The receiver is operated simultaneously with another infrared remote control unit.
01 Before you start Deleting the AVNavigator You can use the following method to uninstall (delete) the AVNavigator from your PC. % Delete from the Control Panel of the PC. ! With Windows XP/Windows Vista/Windows 7, AVNavigator can also be uninstalled using the following operation. From the Start menu, click “Program” d “PIONEER CORPORATION” d “AVNavigator 2013.II” d “Uninstall AVNavigator 2013.II”. Installing AVNavigator for Mac 1 Download “AVNavigator 2013.pkg” from http://www.pioneer.eu.
Controls and displays Remote control............................................................................................................................... 12 Display.............................................................................................................................................14 Front panel......................................................................................................................................
02 Controls and displays The remote has been conveniently color-coded according to component control using the following system: ! White – Receiver control, TV control ! Blue – Other controls (See pages 43, 44, 46, 47 and 76.) Remote control This section explains how to operate the remote control for the receiver.
02 Controls and displays 10 MULTI-ZONE select buttons Switch to perform operations in ZONE 2 and HDZONE (page 69). ! The ZONE 3 button is not used with this unit. 11 Remote control LED Lights when a command is sent from the remote control. 12 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. 13 VOLUME +/– Use to set the listening volume.
02 Controls and displays 8 Display 1 AUTO HDMI DIGITAL ANALOG 2 L SL XL 3 C XC LFE 45 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 DSD PCM TUNED RDS R 2DIGITAL PLUS 2TrueHD MULTI-ZONE PQLS ALC ATT STEREO SR DTS HD ES 96/24 S.RTRV SOUND UP MIX OVER MONO XR MSTR CD TUNER AUTO SURROUND STREAM DIRECT iPod DVD TV BD DVR VIDEO HDMI ! ! ! ! ! 15 16 dB 9 USB [2] [3] [4] 10 ATT Lights when the input signal level is lowered to reduce distortion (page 65). ADV.
02 Controls and displays Front panel 1 2 3 4 3 5 6 MASTER VOLUME dial 7 Front panel controls To access the front panel controls, catch the sides of the door with your fingers and pull forward. 6 INPU SELET CTOR ADVANCED MCACC STAN DBY FL OFF HDMI /ON iPod iPhone iPad MAST VOLU ER ME INPUT SELECTOR MASTER VOLUME 8 AUDIO PARAMETER Use to access the Audio options (page 65). STANDBY/ON 9 i/j/k/l (TUNE/PRESET) /ENTER Use the arrow buttons when setting up your Home Menu.
02 Controls and displays 21 iPod/iPhone/iPad terminals Use to connect your Apple iPod/iPhone/iPad as an audio and video source (page 33), or connect a USB device for audio and photo playback (page 34). 22 HDMI input/MHL connector Use for connection to a compatible HDMI device (Video camera, etc.) (page 34). An MHL-compatible mobile device can also be connected here using the MHL cable (page 34).
Connecting your equipment Connecting your equipment.......................................................................................................... 18 Rear panel....................................................................................................................................... 18 Determining the speakers’ application......................................................................................... 19 Placing the speakers....................................................
03 Connecting your equipment Connecting your equipment Note 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. The input functions below are assigned by default to the receiver’s different input terminals. Refer to The Input Setup menu on page 38 to change the assignments if other connections are used.
03 Connecting your equipment [B] 7.2 channel surround system (Front wide) Determining the speakers’ application ! Speaker System setting: Normal(SB/FW) 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 speakers (SB) or neither.
03 Connecting your equipment [D] 5.2 channel surround system & Front Bi-amping connection (High quality surround) Placing the speakers Refer to the chart below for placement of the speakers you intend to connect. ! Speaker System setting: Front Bi-Amp Bi-amping connection of the front speakers for high sound quality with 5.2-channel surround sound. Front Bi-Amp L SW 2 C SL SR ! Speaker System setting: ZONE 2 With these connections you can simultaneously enjoy 5.
03 Connecting your equipment Connecting the speakers Installing your speaker system 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. This unit supports speakers with a nominal impedance of 4 W to 16 W. At the very least, front left and right speakers only are necessary.
03 Connecting your equipment Bi-amping your speakers Bi-wiring your speakers 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. Your speakers can also be bi-wired if they support bi-amping.
03 Connecting your equipment Selecting the Speaker system About the audio connection 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.
03 Connecting your equipment About the video converter About HDMI The video converter ensures that all video sources are output through the HDMI OUT 1 terminal. If the TV is only connected to the receiver’s composite VIDEO MONITOR OUT jacks, all the other video devices must be connected through composite connections. If several video components are assigned to the same input function (see The Input Setup menu on page 38), the converter gives priority to HDMI, component, then composite (in that order).
03 Connecting your equipment ! When connecting to an HDMI/DVI-compatible monitor using the HDMI OUT 2 terminal, switch the HDMI output setting to OUT 2 or OUT 1+2. See Switching the HDMI output on page 70. Also, MAIN/HDZONE must be set to MAIN beforehand (page 91). ! For input components, connections other than HDMI connections are also possible (see Connecting your DVD player with no HDMI output on page 26).
03 Connecting your equipment Connecting your DVD player with no HDMI output Connecting your TV with no HDMI input This diagram shows connections of a TV (with HDMI input) and DVD player (or other playback component with no HDMI output) to the receiver. This diagram shows connections of a TV (with no HDMI input) and DVD player (or other playback component) to the receiver. HDMI/DVI-compatible monitor DVD player, etc.
03 Connecting your equipment ! In order to listening to HD audio with this receiver, connect an HDMI cable, and use analog video cable for video signal input. Depending on the player, it may not be possible to output video signals to both HDMI and other video output (composite, etc.) simultaneously, and it may be necessary to make video output settings. Please refer to the operating instructions supplied with your player for more information.
03 Connecting your equipment ! Even if your set-top box is equipped with an HDMI output terminal, in some cases the sound is output from the digital audio output (optical or coaxial) and only the video is output from the HDMI output terminal. In this case, make the HDMI and digital audio connections as shown below. 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’.
03 Connecting your equipment Connecting other audio components Connecting additional amplifiers This receiver has both digital and analog inputs, allowing you to connect audio components for playback. When you set up the receiver you’ll need to tell the receiver which input you connected the component to (see also The Input Setup menu on page 38).
03 Connecting your equipment Connecting external antennas Connecting AM/FM antennas To improve FM reception, connect an external FM antenna to FM UNBAL 75 W. 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 on page 30).
03 Connecting your equipment Basic MULTI-ZONE setup (ZONE 2) MULTI-ZONE setup 1 This receiver can power up to two independent systems in separate rooms after you have made the proper MULTIZONE connections. Different sources can be playing in two zones at the same time or, depending on your needs, the same source can also be used. The main and sub zone have independent power (the main zone power can be off while sub zone is on) and the sub zone can be controlled by the remote or front panel controls.
03 Connecting your equipment MULTI-ZONE setup using HDMI terminal (HDZONE) Connecting to the network through LAN interface By connecting this receiver to the network via the LAN terminal, you can listen to Internet radio stations. To listen to Internet radio stations, you must sign a contract with an ISP (Internet Service Provider) beforehand. When connected in this way, you can play audio files stored on the components on the local network, including your computer.
03 Connecting your equipment Connecting optional Bluetooth ADAPTER Tip When the Bluetooth® ADAPTER (AS-BT100 or AS-BT200) is connected to this receiver, a product equipped with Bluetooth wireless technology (portable cell phone, digital music player, etc.) can be used to listen to music wirelessly. ! The Bluetooth wireless technology enabled device must support A2DP profiles. ! Pioneer does not guarantee proper connection and operation of this unit with all Bluetooth wireless technology enabled devices.
03 Connecting your equipment Connecting a USB device Connecting an HDMI-equipped component to the front panel input It is possible to play audio and photo files by connecting USB devices to this receiver. iPod iPhone iPad DIRECT CONTROL with USB AUTO/ALC/ DIRECT 5V ECO BAND TUNER EDIT iPod iPhone iPad DIRECT CONTROL HDMI 5 INPUT/ 0.9 A) MHL (5V 2.1 A with USB AUTO/ALC/ DIRECT 5V 2.1 A ECO BAND TUNER EDIT HDMI 5 INPUT/ 0.9 A) MHL (5V USB mass storage device Video camera (etc.
03 Connecting your equipment Connecting an IR receiver Plugging in the receiver If you keep your stereo components in a closed cabinet or shelving unit, or you wish to use the sub zone remote control in another zone, you can use an optional IR receiver (such as a Niles or Xantech unit) to control your system instead of the remote sensor on the front panel of this receiver.
Basic Setup Automatically conducting optimum sound tuning (Full Auto MCACC)..................................... 37 The Input Setup menu.................................................................................................................... 38 Operation Mode Setup.................................................................................................................. 39 Changing the OSD display language (OSD Language)...............................................................
04 Basic Setup The Full Auto MCACC display appears once the microphone is connected. Automatically conducting optimum sound tuning (Full Auto MCACC) 1a.Full Auto MCACC A/V RECEIVER Speaker System EQ Type MCACC THX Speaker The Full 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.
04 Basic Setup 1a.Full Auto MCACC L FHL C FHR R SR SBR SBL SL SW 10 2/9 Environment Check Ambient Noise : OK Microphone : Speaker YES/NO : : : : : : : : : : : OK Exit The Input Setup menu 1a.Full Auto MCACC A/V RECEIVER Now Analyzing... Cancel Exit A/V RECEIVER YES YES YES YES YES YES YES YES YES YES You only need to make settings in the Input Setup menu if you didn’t hook up your digital equipment according to the default settings (see Input function default and possible settings on page 39).
04 Basic Setup Input function default and possible settings Operation Mode Setup The terminals on the receiver generally correspond to the name of one of the input functions. If you have connected components to this receiver differently from (or in addition to) the defaults below, see The Input Setup menu on page 38 to tell the receiver how you’ve connected up. The dots (k) indicate possible assignments. Input function BD This receiver is equipped with a great number of functions and settings.
04 Basic Setup Operable settings/items Descriptions Page About the Home Menu Other functions INPUT SELECT (INPUT SELECTOR) Switches the input. 42 VOLUME +/–, MUTE Use to set the listening volume. 42 LISTENING MODE Selects your favorite listening modes. 50 PQLS Plays using the PQLS function. 62 PHASE (Phase Control) Plays with phase shifting in the low range corrected. 53 SOUND RETRIEVER AIR Switches the input to ADAPTER PORT and plays compressed sound with high sound quality.
Basic playback Playing a source.............................................................................................................................. 42 Playing an iPod............................................................................................................................... 43 Playing a USB device...................................................................................................................... 44 Playing an MHL-compatible device...............................
05 Basic playback Playing a source Note Here are the basic instructions for playing a source (such as a DVD disc) with your home theater system. Depending on the input to be played, the playback operation can in some cases be performed using the onscreen display. The OSD display is only displayed when the receiver’s HDMI OUT 1 terminal and the TV’s HDMI input are connected with an HDMI cable.
05 Basic playback Playing back audio files stored on an iPod Playing an iPod To navigate songs on your iPod, you can take advantage of the GUI screen of your TV connected to this receiver. You can also control all operations for music in the front panel display of this receiver. ! Note that characters that cannot be displayed on this receiver are displayed as #. ! This feature is not available for photos on your iPod.
05 Basic playback Playing back photo files stored on a USB memory device Playing a USB device ! Photo files cannot be played in the sub zone. It is possible to play files using the USB interface on the front of this receiver. ! Compatible USB devices include external magnetic hard drives, portable flash memory drives (particularly key drives) and digital audio players (MP3 players) of format FAT16/32.
05 Basic playback a “MPEG Layer-3 audio decoding technology licensed from Fraunhofer IIS and Thomson multimedia.” b Files encoded using Windows Media Codec 9 may be playable but some parts of the specification are not supported; specifically, Pro, Lossless, Voice. c Uncompressed FLAC files are not supported. Pioneer does not guarantee playback. d DSD files cannot be played in the sub zone. About playable file formats The USB function of this receiver supports the following file formats.
05 Basic playback Listening to the radio Listening to station presets The following steps show you how to tune in to FM and AM radio broadcasts using the automatic (search) and manual (step) tuning functions. If you already know the frequency of the station you want, see Tuning directly to a station below. Once you are tuned to a station you can memorize the frequency for recall later-see Saving station presets on page 46 for more on how to do this. 1 Press TUNER to select the tuner.
05 Basic playback Searching for RDS programs Bluetooth ADAPTER for Wireless Enjoyment of Music One of the most useful features of RDS is the ability to search for a particular kind of radio program. You can search for any of the program types listed above. 1 Press TUNER to select the FM band. ! RDS is only possible in the FM band. 2 Press PTY. Bluetooth wireless technology enabled device: cell phone PTY SEARCH shows in the display. 3 Press PRESET +/– to select the program type you want to hear.
05 Basic playback Pairing the Bluetooth ADAPTER and Bluetooth wireless technology device Listening to music contents of a Bluetooth wireless technology device with your system “Pairing” must be done before you start playback of Bluetooth wireless technology content using the Bluetooth ADAPTER. Make sure to perform pairing the first time you operate the system or any time pairing data is cleared.
05 Basic playback Air Jam Air Jam - a Pioneer-exclusive application and available for free. Air Jam lets you connect multi compatible devices to this unit using Bluetooth wireless technology. With it, you can make a group playlist directly on a supported device to play in your home theater through the unit. You and your friends can add songs from your devices to the playlist. Also Air Jam lets you delete the song before anyone has to hear it.
Listening to your system Enjoying various types of playback using the listening modes................................................. 51 Selecting MCACC presets............................................................................................................... 53 Choosing the input signal.............................................................................................................. 53 Better sound using Phase Control.................................................................
06 Listening to your system With two channel sources, you can select from: ! 2 Pro Logic IIx MOVIE – Up to 7.1 channel sound (surround back), especially suited to movie sources ! 2 Pro Logic IIx MUSIC – Up to 7.1 channel sound (surround back), especially suited to music sources ! 2 Pro Logic IIx GAME – Up to 7.1 channel sound (surround back), especially suited to video games ! 2 PRO LOGIC – 4.1 channel surround sound (sound from the surround speakers is mono) ! 2 Pro Logic IIz HEIGHT – Up to 7.
06 Listening to your system Using the Advanced surround effects Using Stream Direct The Advanced surround effects can be used for a variety of additional surround sound effects. Most Advanced Surround modes are designed to be used with film soundtracks, but some modes are also suited for music sources. Try different settings with various soundtracks to see which you like. Use the Stream Direct modes when you want to hear the truest possible reproduction of a source.
06 Listening to your system Selecting MCACC presets Better sound using Phase Control ! Default setting: MEMORY 1 If you have calibrated your system for different listening positions, you can switch between settings to suit the kind of source you’re listening to and where you’re sitting (for example, watching movies from a sofa, or playing a video game close to the TV).
Playback with NETWORK features Introduction.................................................................................................................................... 55 Playback with Network functions................................................................................................. 56 About network playback............................................................................................................... 58 About playable file formats.....................................
07 Playback with NETWORK features Using AirPlay on iPod touch, iPhone, iPad, and iTunes Introduction AirPlay works with iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch with iOS 4.3.3 or later, Mac with OS X Mountain Lion, and Mac and PC with iTunes 10.2.2 or later. To use AirPlay, select your receiver on your iPod touch, iPhone, iPad or in iTunes. *1 The receiver’s input will switch automatically to AirPlay when AirPlay is in use.
07 Playback with NETWORK features 3 About HTC Connect Repeat step 2 to play back the desired song. For detailed operating instructions, refer to the section shown below. ! Internet radio stations – See Listening to Internet radio stations on page 56. ! Media server – See Playing back audio files stored on components on the network on page 57. ! Favorites – See Playing back your favorite songs on page 57.
07 Playback with NETWORK features Registering broadcast stations not on the vTuner list from the special Pioneer site Playing back your favorite songs With the receiver, broadcast stations not included on the list of station distributed by vTuner can be registered and played. Check the access code required for registration on the receiver, use this access code to access the special Pioneer Internet radio site and register the desired broadcast stations in your favorites.
07 Playback with NETWORK features About playback behavior over a network About network playback ! Playback may stall when the PC is switched off or any media files stored on it are deleted while playing content. ! If there are problems within the network environment (heavy network traffic, etc.) content may not be displayed or played properly (playback may be interrupted or stalled). For best performance, a 100BASE-TX connection between player and PC is recommended.
07 Playback with NETWORK features Category About playable file formats The NETWORK feature of this receiver supports the following file formats. Note that some file formats are not available for playback although they are listed as playable file formats. Also, the compatibility of file formats varies depending on the type of server. Check with your server to ensure the compatibility of file formats supported by your server.
Control with HDMI function About the Control with HDMI function........................................................................................ 61 Making Control with HDMI connections...................................................................................... 61 HDMI Setup..................................................................................................................................... 61 Before using synchronization........................................................
08 Control with HDMI function About the Control with HDMI function Synchronized operations below with a Control with HDMI-compatible Pioneer TV or Blu-ray Disc player are possible when the component is connected to the receiver using an HDMI cable. ! The receiver’s volume can be set and the sound can be muted using the TV’s remote control. ! The receiver’s input switches over automatically when the TV’s input is changed or a Control with HDMIcompatible component is played.
08 Control with HDMI function Before using synchronization Setting the PQLS function Once you have finished all connections and settings, you must: PQLS (Precision Quartz Lock System) is a digital audio signal transfer control technology using the Control with HDMI function. It offers higher-quality audio playback by controlling audio signals from the receiver to a PQLS compatible player, etc.
08 Control with HDMI function Cautions on the Control with HDMI function ! Connect the TV directly to this receiver. Interrupting a direct connection with other amps or an AV converter (such as an HDMI switch) can cause operational errors. ! Only connect components (Blu-ray Disc player, etc.) you intend to use as a source to the HDMI input of this receiver. Interrupting a direct connection with other amps or an AV converter (such as an HDMI switch) can cause operational errors.
Using other functions Setting the Audio options............................................................................................................. 65 Setting the Video options.............................................................................................................. 67 Switching the speaker terminals................................................................................................... 69 Using the MULTI-ZONE controls..................................................
09 Using other functions Setting the Audio options There are a number of additional sound settings you can make using the AUDIO PARAMETER menu. The defaults, if not stated, are listed in bold. Important Setting What it does Option(s) OFF S.RTRV (Auto Sound Retriever) With the Auto Sound Retriever function, DSP processing is used to compensate for the loss of audio data upon compression, improving the sound’s sense of density and modulation.
09 Using other functions Setting What it does LFE (LFE Attenuate) Some audio sources include ultra-low bass tones. Set the LFE attenuator as necessary to prevent the ultra-low bass tones from distorting the sound from the speakers. When set to the recommended value of 0 dB, the LFE is not restricted. When set to a value other than 0 dB, the LFE is restricted to the set value. When OFF is selected, the sound is not output from the LFE channel.
09 Using other functions Setting the Video options There are a number of additional picture settings you can make using the VIDEO PARAMETER menu. The defaults, if not stated, are listed in bold. Setting What it does V.ADJ (Advanced Video Adjust) Sets the optimum picture quality for the type of monitor that is connected. Select PDP for plasma displays, LCD for liquid crystal monitors, FPJ for front projectors, PRO for professional monitors.
09 Setting Using other functions What it does Option(s) Adjusts the overall brightness. c BRIGHT (Brightness) 0 Adjusts the contrast between light and dark. c 0 c –6 to +6 d Default: 0 d (The image is only an example for checking the effect.) Adjusts the red/green balance. c HUE 0 c –6 to +6 d Default: 0 d (The image is only an example for checking the effect.) Adjusts saturation from dull to bright.
09 Using other functions Switching the speaker terminals Using the MULTI-ZONE controls If you selected Normal(SB/FH), Normal(SB/FW) or Speaker B at Speaker system setting on page 86, you can switch between speakers using the SPEAKERS button. If you selected Front Bi-Amp or ZONE 2, the button will simply switch your main speaker terminals on or off. The following steps use the front panel controls to adjust the sub zone volume and select sources.
09 Using other functions ZONE 2 remote controls Using the sleep timer Press the remote control’s ZONE 2 to operate the corresponding zone. The following table shows the possible ZONE 2 remote controls: Button(s) What it does u Switches on/off power in the sub zone. INPUT SELECT Use to select the input function in the sub zone. Input function buttons Use to select the input function directly (this may not work for some functions) in the sub zone.
09 2 Using other functions Use i/j to check the system setting. The information on the main unit display switches as shown below each time one of the buttons is pressed. Audio format f Sampling frequency f MCACC memory f Auto phase control plus correction value f Input source to be played in ZONE 2 f Input source to be played in the HDZONE f HDMI output setting f Subzone to which the HDZONE is output ! For some settings, some items are not displayed.
Controlling the rest of your system About the Remote Setup menu..................................................................................................... 73 Operating multiple receivers......................................................................................................... 73 Setting the remote to control other components....................................................................... 73 Selecting preset codes directly.......................................................
10 Controlling the rest of your system About the Remote Setup menu Setting the remote to control other components The Remote Setup mode is set by pressing the number button while pressing RCU SETUP. The different items on the Remote Setup menu are described below. For their setting procedures, refer to the explanations for the respective items. Most components can be assigned to one of the input function buttons (such as DVD or CD) using the component’s manufacturer preset code stored in the remote.
10 4 Controlling the rest of your system 3 Point the two remote controls towards each other, then press the button that will be doing the learning on this receiver’s remote control. Repeat steps 2 through 3 for the other components you want to control. To try out the remote control, switch the component on or off (into standby) by pressing u SOURCE. If it doesn’t seem to work, select the next code from the list (if there is one). 5 The LED flashes once, then stops flashing, remaining lit.
10 Controlling the rest of your system DISCRETE ON (Discrete On) Erasing all learnt settings that are in one input function The Discrete On function lets you perform a series of operations: switching to the input you want to play while turning the receiver’s power on. When the receiver is installed in an AV rack, etc.
10 Controlling the rest of your system TV and Audio/Video components Controlling components This remote control can control components after entering the proper codes (see Setting the remote to control other components on page 73 for more on this). Use the input function buttons to select the component.
10 Controlling the rest of your system Audio/Video components TV (Projector) Button(s) LD CD/CD-R/SACD MD/DAT TAPE Button(s) TV (Projector) u SOURCE POWER ON/OFF POWER ON/OFF POWER ON/OFF POWER ON/OFF u SOURCE POWER ON Number buttons numerics numerics numerics — 1 MOVIE CLEAR 2 STANDARD 3 DYNAMIC 4 USER1 5 USER2 6 USER3 7 COLOR+ 8 SHARP+ !/CLR +10 >10/CLEAR CLEAR ENTER (CLASS) ENTER DISC/ENTER OPEN/CLOSE ENTER — MSc TOP MENU — — LEGATO LINK
The Advanced MCACC menu Making receiver settings from the Advanced MCACC menu..................................................... 79 Automatic MCACC (Expert)........................................................................................................... 79 Manual MCACC setup.................................................................................................................... 80 Checking MCACC Data......................................................................................
11 The Advanced MCACC menu 2 Making receiver settings from the Advanced MCACC menu The Advanced MCACC (Multi Channel ACoustic Calibration) system was developed in Pioneer’s laboratories with the aim of making it possible for home users to perform adjustments of the same level as in a studio easily and with high precision.
11 3 The Advanced MCACC menu Connect the microphone to the MCACC SETUP MIC jack on the front panel. 8 Make sure there are no obstacles between the speakers and the microphone. ZONE 2 ON/OFF MULTI-ZONE CONTROL SPEAKERS iPod iPhone iPad DIRECT CONTROL AUTO/ALC/ DIRECT ECO BAND TUNER EDIT HDZONE ON/OFF PHASE CONTROL PHONES MCACC SETUP MIC with USB 5V 2.1 A 9 The Auto MCACC Setup procedure is completed and the Advanced MCACC menu reappears automatically. HDMI 5 INPUT/ 0.
11 2 The Advanced MCACC menu ! If you can’t seem to achieve this by adjusting the distance setting, you may need to change the angle of your speakers very slightly. ! The subwoofer’s test tone differs in tone from other channels. Adjust so that the sound of the subwoofer can be heard distinctly.
11 The Advanced MCACC menu 1 Select ‘EQ Adjust’ from the Manual MCACC setup menu. 2 Select the channel(s) you want and adjust to your liking. — If the Reverb View procedure is performed after the Automatically conducting optimum sound tuning (Full Auto MCACC) on page 37 or Reverb Measurement operation, depending on the standing wave control setting, differences may appear on the reverb graph.
11 The Advanced MCACC menu Checking MCACC Data Standing Wave At the procedure of Automatically conducting optimum sound tuning (Full Auto MCACC) on page 37, the procedure of Automatic MCACC (Expert) on page 79 or after fine-adjusting at Manual MCACC setup on page 80, you can check your calibrated settings using the GUI screen. Use this to display the standing wave related adjustment values for the various MCACC memories. See Standing Wave on page 81 for more on this.
11 The Advanced MCACC menu Renaming MCACC presets If you have several different MCACC presets that you’re using, you may want to rename them for easier identification. 1 Select ‘Memory Rename’ from the Data Management setup menu. 2 Select the MCACC preset you want to rename, then select an appropriate preset name. Use i/j to select the preset, then k/l to select a preset name. 3 Repeat for as many MCACC presets as necessary, then press RETURN when you’re finished.
The System Setup and Other Setup menus Making receiver settings from the System Setup menu............................................................. 86 Manual speaker setup.................................................................................................................... 86 Network Setup menu..................................................................................................................... 88 Checking the Network Information..............................................
12 The System Setup and Other Setup menus ! Speaker Distance – Specifies the distance of your speakers from the listening position (page 87). ! X-Curve – Adjusts the tonal balance of your speaker system for movie soundtracks (page 87). Making receiver settings from the System Setup menu The following section describes how to change the speaker-related settings manually and make various other settings (input selection, OSD language selection, etc.).
12 The System Setup and Other Setup menus ! Front – Select LARGE if your front speakers reproduce bass frequencies effectively, or if you didn’t connect a subwoofer. Select SMALL to send the bass frequencies to the subwoofer. ! Center – Select LARGE if your center speaker reproduces bass frequencies effectively, or select SMALL to send bass frequencies to the other speakers or subwoofer. If you didn’t connect a center speaker, choose NO (the center channel is sent to the front speakers).
12 The System Setup and Other Setup menus Proxy Hostname/Proxy Port Network Setup menu This setting is required when you connect this receiver to the Internet via a proxy server. Enter the IP address of your proxy server in the ‘Proxy Hostname’ field. Also, enter the port number of your proxy server in the ‘Proxy Port’ field. Make the settings for connecting the receiver to the Internet and using the network functions. 1 Press on the remote control, then press HOME MENU.
12 The System Setup and Other Setup menus Parental Lock MHL Setup Set restrictions for using Internet services. Also set the password accompanying the usage restrictions. ! Upon shipment from the factory, the password is set to “0000”. Select whether or not to switch the input automatically to the MHL input when an MHL-compatible device is connected. ! Default setting: ON Important 1 When the INTERNET RADIO or FAVORITES input is selected, the setting made here cannot be reflected.
12 The System Setup and Other Setup menus Auto Power Down The power can be set to turn off automatically if no operation has been performed for a specific amount of time with no audio or video signals being input to the receiver. When using ZONE 2 or HDZONE, the ZONE 2 or HDZONE power can also be set to turn off, but for ZONE 2 or HDZONE the power turns off automatically after the amount of time set here even if signals are being input or operations have been performed.
12 The System Setup and Other Setup menus Software Update messages Status messages FILE ERROR 3 Try disconnecting then reconnecting the USB device or storing the update file again. If the error still occurs, try using a different USB memory device. 4 Turn the receiver’s power off, then turn it back on and try updating the software again. Update via USB If this message flashes, updating has failed. Update via a USB memory device.
12 The System Setup and Other Setup menus Making network settings using Safari Using Safari to set a friendly name 1 1 Launch Safari on your computer. Launch Safari on your computer. 2 Press Bookmark icon. Click Bonjour list (a), and then select this receiver's name (Friendly Name) (b) in Bookmark. 2 Press Bookmark icon. Click Bonjour list (a), and then select this receiver's name (Friendly Name) (b) in Bookmark.
12 4 The System Setup and Other Setup menus Press Start. The firmware update prepare screen is displayed. If the screen does not switch automatically, click Click here. 5 Browse the latest firmware on your computer (a) and then press Upload (b). Firmware files have the extension “fw”. Select a file with the extension “fw”. The confirmation screen is displayed. If you continue the firmware update, press OK. Once the firmware update process starts, you cannot stop it.
FAQ Troubleshooting............................................................................................................................. 95 Power...............................................................................................................................................95 No sound......................................................................................................................................... 95 Other audio problems............................................
13 FAQ Troubleshooting Incorrect operations are often mistaken for trouble and malfunctions. If you think that there is something wrong with this component, check the points below. Sometimes the trouble may lie in another component. Investigate the other components and electrical appliances being used. If the trouble cannot be rectified even after exercising the checks listed below, ask your nearest Pioneer authorized independent service company to carry out repair work.
13 FAQ Symptom Remedy Symptom Remedy No sound from front height or front wide speakers. Check that the front height or front wide speakers are set to LARGE or SMALL, and the surround speakers are not set to NO (see Speaker Setting on page 86). Broadcast stations cannot be selected automatically, or there is considerable noise in radio broadcasts. Fully extend the FM wire antenna, adjust the position for best reception and secure to a wall, etc.
13 FAQ ADAPTER PORT terminal Symptom Remedy The Bluetooth wireless technology device cannot be connected or operated. Sound from the Bluetooth wireless technology device is not emitted or the sound is interrupted. Check that no object that emits electromagnetic waves in the 2.4 GHz band (microwave oven, wireless LAN device or Bluetooth wireless technology apparatus) is near the unit. If such an object is near the unit, set the unit far from it.
13 FAQ Symptom Remedy Symptom The display shows KEY LOCK ON when you try to make settings. With the receiver in standby, press u STANDBY/ON for about 5 seconds while holding down SPEAKERS to disable the key lock. Most recent settings have been erased. The power cord was disconnected from the wall while adjusting this setting. When playing Dolby Digital or DTS Check that the player is connected using a digital connection.
13 FAQ HDMI Symptom Remedy The HDMI indicator blinks continuously. Check all the points below. No picture or sound. This receiver is HDCP-compatible. Check that the components you are connecting are also HDCP-compatible. If they are not, please connect them using the component or composite video jacks. Connect the TV to the HDMI OUT 1 terminal and set the HDMI output to OUT 1. Then turn on first the TV’s power, then this receiver’s power.
13 Symptom FAQ Causes The menu is not displayed Depending on the computer’s seteven when the included tings and environment, the menu CD-ROM is inserted into the may not be displayed automatically. computer’s drive. AVNavigator does not interact well with the receiver. Remedy You are using a Macintosh computer. The provided CD-ROM includes the Windows version of AVNavigator. The Mac OS version of AVNavigator can be downloaded from http://www.pioneer.eu. The receiver’s power is not turned on.
13 FAQ Network Symptom Causes Remedies Cannot access the network. The LAN cable is not firmly connected. Firmly connect the LAN cable (page 32). Symptom Causes Remedies Audio playback is undesirably stopped or disturbed. The audio file currently being played back was not recorded in a format playable on this receiver. Check whether the audio file was recorded in a format supported by this receiver. Check whether the folder has been damaged or corrupted.
13 FAQ Symptom Causes Remedies Network connections cannot be made via the wireless LAN converter (AS-WL300). — For details, see Wireless LAN on page 102. ! The wireless LAN converter must be set in order to establish wireless LAN connections. For details, see the CD-ROM included with the wireless LAN converter. The IP address settings of the receiver and wireless LAN converter do not match the settings of the wireless LAN router, etc.
Additional information Surround sound formats..............................................................................................................104 About HDMI..................................................................................................................................104 HTC Connect..................................................................................................................................104 About iPod......................................................
14 Additional information Surround sound formats About HDMI Below is a brief description of the main surround sound formats you’ll find on BDs, DVDs, satellite, cable and terrestrial broadcasts, and video cassettes. HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface) is a digital transfer standard for receiving video and audio data with a single cable. It is an adaptation of DVI (Digital Visual Interface), a display connection technology, for use in home audio devices.
14 Additional information About iPod Software license notice About Apple Lossless Audio Codec Copyright © 2011 Apple Inc. All rights reserved. Licensed under the Apache License, Version 2.0. You may obtain a copy of the License at http://www.apache.org/licenses/LICENSE-2.0 AirPlay works with iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch with iOS 4.3.3 or later, Mac with OS X Mountain Lion, and Mac and PC with iTunes 10.2.2 or later.
14 Additional information Auto Surround, ALC and Stream Direct with different input signal formats Speaker Setting Guide In order to achieve an even better surround effect, it is important to accurately position the speakers and make their volume and tone characteristics uniform so as to finely focus the multi-channel sound. The three major elements in positioning the speakers are distance, angle and orientation (the direction in which the speakers are pointing).
14 Additional information If the subwoofer must be installed near a wall, place it at an angle so that it is not parallel to the wall surface. This can help reduce any sympathetic vibrations, but depending on the shape of the room this could result in standing waves. However, even if standing waves are generated, their influence on the sound quality can be prevented using the Auto MCACC’s standing wave control function (page 81).
14 Additional information Important information regarding the HDMI connection There are cases where you may not be able to route HDMI signals through this receiver (this depends on the HDMI-equipped component you are connecting-check with the manufacturer for HDMI compatibility information). If you aren’t receiving HDMI signals properly through this receiver (from your component), please try one of the following configurations when connecting up.
14 Additional information Decoding Glossary A technology for converting digital signals that have been compressed upon recording by a digital signal processing circuit, etc., into the original signals. The term “decoding” (or “matrix decoding”) is also used for the technology which converts 2-channel sound sources into multiple channels or expands 5.1-channel signals into 6.1 or 7.1 channels. Audio formats/Decoding Dolby The Dolby technologies are explained below. See http://www.dolby.
14 Additional information Front Stage Surround Advance Apple Lossless (ALAC) With the Front Stage Surround Advance feature, you can enjoy seamless, natural surround sound effects using only the front speakers, without deteriorating the quality of the original sound. “ALAC” stands for Apple Lossless Audio Codec. This is a loseless type audio codec and is used for example for iTunes®.
14 Additional information Bluetooth function Bluetooth wireless technology A short-range wireless communications standard for digital devices. Information is exchanged between devices several meters to several tens of meters apart using radio waves. It uses radio waves on the 2.
14 Additional information DLNA Features index See About network playback on page 58. AirPlay Operation Mode See Operation Mode Setup on page 39. See Using AirPlay on iPod touch, iPhone, iPad, and iTunes on page 55. AVNavigator for Windows, AVNavigator for Mac, AVNavigator for iPad Wireless LAN See About using AVNavigator (included CD-ROM) on page 9. See Connecting to a wireless LAN on page 34. ECO MODE 1, 2 Playback High Resolution audio file See About playable file formats on page 59.
14 Additional information Number of Furnished Parts Specifications Amplifier section Multi channel simultaneous power output (1 kHz, 1 %, 8 W) 7 ch total..............................................................................................................................................................560 W Rated power output (1 kHz, 4 W, 1 %, 1 ch Driven).............................................................................
14 Additional information Elman 0144 Elta 0142, 0154, 0228 Emerson 0125, 0138, 0155 Epson 0216 Erres 0149, 0152, 0155 ESC 0229 Etron 0142 Eurofeel 0229, 0140 Euroline 0152 Euroman 0125, 0140, 0141, 0149, 0155, 0228, 0229 Europhon 0141, 0144, 0149, 0155, 0228, 0229 Expert 0156 Exquisit 0155 Fenner 0142, 0154 Ferguson 0148, 0152, 0153, 0157 Fidelity 0141, 0145, 0155, 0228 Filsai 0229 Finlandia 0145 Finlux 0132, 0138, 0141, 0144, 0149, 0152, 0155, 0229 Firstline 0141, 0142, 0149, 0154, 0155, 0228, 0229 Fishe
14 Naonis 0145 NEC 0147, 0229 Neckermann 0125, 0138, 0141, 0145, 0149, 0150, 0152, 0155, 0229 NEI 0149, 0152, 0155 Neufunk 0154, 0155 New Tech 0142, 0149, 0154, 0155, 0229 New World 0143 Nicamagic 0141, 0228 Nikkai 0140, 0141, 0143, 0149, 0152, 0154, 0155, 0228, 0229 Nobliko 0132, 0141, 0144, 0228 Nokia 0146 Nordic 0229 Nordmende 0138, 0146, 0148, 0149 Nordvision 0152 Novatronic 0155 Oceanic 0146, 0156 Okano 0125, 0150, 0155 ONCEAS 0141 Opera 0155 Orbit 0149, 0155 Orion 0142, 0149, 0152, 0154, 0155, 0194 Or
14 Supervision 2181 Synn 2181 Tatung 2130, 2188 TCM 2097 Teac 2162, 2177, 2181 Tec 2186 Technika 2188 Additional information Telefunken 2183 Tensai 2188 Tevion 2097, 2181, 2187 Thomson 2098, 2112, 2155, 2159 Tokai 2178, 2186 Toshiba 2102, 2156, 2168, 2169, 2172 TRANScontinents 2189 Trio 2188 TruVision 2185 Wharfedale 2180, 2181 Xbox 2098 Xlogic 2181, 2188 XMS 2188 Yamada 2189 Yamaha 2106 Yamakawa 2178, 2189 Yukai 2101, 2147 Interbuy 1038, 1050 Interfunk 1039 Intervision 1033, 1051 Irradio 1038, 1040, 1
14 Additional information ID Digital 6241 ILLUSION sat 6247 Imperial 6222, 6216, 6223, 6238, 6232 Ingelen 6213, 6261 Inno Hit 6228 International 6256 Interstar 6196 Intervision 6255 Inves 6268 iotronic 6244 ITT Nokia 6176, 6207 Jaeger 6238 K-SAT 6180 Kamm 6180 Kaon 6251 KaTelco 6267 Kathrein 6177, 6214, 6213, 6262, 6200, 6180, 6179, 6272, 6183 Kendo 6252 Kenwood 6220 Key West 6256 Kiton 6213 KR 6200 Kreiling 6213, 6194, 6228 Kreiselmeyer 6177 Kyostar 6200 L&S Electronic 6256, 6238 Labgear 6195 LaSAT 6177,
14 Starland 6180 Starlite 6214 Stream 6212 Stream System 6251 Strong 6220, 6228, 6256, 6200, 6180, 6245, 6217, 6239 Sumin 6199 Sunny 6251 Sunsat 6180 Sunstar 6174, 6256 SuperMax 6193 Supratech 6244 Systec 6238 Tantec 6176 Targa 6191 Tatung 6176 TBoston 6227, 6245 Tecatel 6233 Technical 6228 Technika 6217, 6232, 6218 TechniSat 6213, 6261, 6176, 6236, 6215, 6222, 6216, 6223 Technomate 6250 Technosat 6193 Technosonic 6254, 6232 Technotrend 6232 Technowelt 6256, 6255 Additional information Techwood 6213, 6217
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