Operating Instructions AV Receiver 57 SC-LX -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)......................................................................44 The Input Setup menu.......................................................................................................................................................45 Operation Mode Setup.....................
10 Controlling the rest of your system 14 Additional information About the Remote Setup menu.......................................................................................................................................82 Operating multiple receivers............................................................................................................................................82 Setting the remote to control other components...............................................................
Flow of settings on the receiver 7 8 Flow for connecting and setting the receiver 9 10 Switching the HDMI output (page 79) j 11 Adjusting the sound and picture quality as desired The receiver’s initial settings can be made on the computer using Wiring Navi on the AVNavigator CD-ROM included with the receiver. In this case, virtually the same connections and settings as in steps 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 and 8 can be made interactively.
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 Hi-Bit 32 Audio Processing Creates a wider dynamic range with digital sources like CDs, DVDs or BDs. 16-, 20- and 24-bit PCM as well as compressed audio is requantized to 32 bits, and the high frequency component is interpolated upon data processing to enable smoother, more subtle musical expression.
01 % Before you start % High Resolution Music Playback High resolution music files with resolutions of 96 kHz/24 bit to 192 kHz/24 bit can be played. Playback of AIFF, Apple Lossless, WAV and FLAC files via the front USB port and network is supported. % Gapless Playback % The silent section between tracks is skipped when playing music files, eliminating the interruptions that usually occur when playing live or concert contents.
01 Before you start Installing the receiver Operating range of remote control unit ! When installing this unit, make sure to put it on a level and stable surface. ! Don’t install it on the following places: — on a color TV (the screen may distort) — near a cassette deck (or close to a device that gives off a magnetic field). This may interfere with the sound.
01 Before you start Handling the CD-ROM Deleting the AVNavigator Operating Environment You can use the following method to uninstall (delete) the AVNavigator from your PC. % ! AVNavigator can be used with Microsoft® Windows® XP/Windows Vista®/Windows® 7/Windows® 8. ! A browser is at times used for AVNavigator functions. The supported browser is Microsoft Internet Explorer® 8, 9 or 10. ! Adobe Flash Player 10 must be installed to use some of the functions in AVNavigator. For details, see http://www.
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 50, 51, 53, 55 and 85.) 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, ZONE 3 and HDZONE (page 77). 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 7 Display 1 AUTO HDMI DIGITAL ANALOG 2 L SL XL C XC LFE 3 1 17 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 DSD PCM FULL BAND 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 AUTO SURROUND STREAM DIRECT 2PROLOGIC x Neo:6 THX ADV.SURROUND STANDARD SP AB SLEEP 6 (PHASE CONTROL) Lights when the Phase Control (page 61) or Full Band Phase Control (page 61) is switched on.
02 Controls and displays 7 Front panel Front panel controls To access the front panel controls, catch the sides of the door with your fingers and pull forward. 1 2 3 4 3 5 6 INPU SELET CTOR STAN DBY ADVANCED MCACC FL OFF HDMI /ON iPod iPhone iPad MAST VOLU ER ME 8 AUDIO PARAMETER Use to access the Audio options (page 73). INPUT SELECTOR MASTER VOLUME 9 i/j/k/l (TUNE/PRESET) /ENTER Use the arrow buttons when setting up your Home Menu.
Connecting your equipment Connecting your equipment.......................................................................................................... 17 Rear panel....................................................................................................................................... 17 Determining the speakers’ application......................................................................................... 18 Placing the speakers....................................................
03 Connecting your equipment Connecting your equipment Notes ! The RS-232C terminal is exclusively for the installer. ! The input functions below are assigned by default to the receiver’s different input terminals. Refer to The Input Setup menu on page 45 to change the assignments if other connections are used. This receiver provides you with many connection possibilities, but it doesn’t have to be difficult.
03 Connecting your equipment [B] 7.2 channel surround system & Speaker B connection Determining the speakers’ application ! Speaker System setting: 7.1ch + Speaker B This unit is equipped with speaker terminals for 11 channels, allowing users to select a variety of speaker layouts/ usage patterns according to their tastes. The terminals to which the speakers should be connected differ according to the speaker layout/usage pattern. Select one speaker layout/usage pattern before connecting the speakers.
03 Connecting your equipment [D] 7.2 channel surround system (Surround back) & ZONE 2 connection (Multi Zone) [F] 5.2 channel surround system & Front Bi-amping connection (High quality surround) & ZONE 2 connection (Multi Zone) ! Speaker System setting: 7.1ch + ZONE 2 With these connections you can simultaneously enjoy 7.2-channel surround sound in the main zone with stereo playback on another component in ZONE 2. (The selection of input devices is limited.) This speaker layout/usage pattern provides 7.
03 Connecting your equipment [H] 5.2 channel surround system & Speaker B Bi-amping connection [J] 5.2 channel surround system & Front and Center Bi-amping connection (High quality surround) ! Speaker System setting: 5.1ch + SP-B Bi-Amp With these connections you can simultaneously enjoy 5.2-channel surround sound in the main zone with stereo playback of the same sound on the B speakers. The B speakers can be bi-amped to achieve high quality sound.
03 Connecting your equipment Placing the speakers Connecting the speakers Refer to the chart below for placement of the speakers you intend to connect. 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.
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 [B] 7.2 channel surround system & Speaker B connection 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). ! Select ‘7.1ch + Speaker B’ from the Speaker System menu. See Speaker system setting on page 97 to do this.
03 Connecting your equipment [C] 7.2 channel surround system & Front Bi-amping connection (High quality surround) [D] 7.2 channel surround system (Surround back) & ZONE 2 connection (Multi Zone) ! Select ‘7.1ch Front Bi-Amp’ from the Speaker System menu. See Speaker system setting on page 97 to do this. ! When only connecting one surround back speaker, connect it to the SURROUND BACK L (Single) terminals. ! Select ‘7.1ch + ZONE 2’ from the Speaker System menu.
03 Connecting your equipment [E] 7.2 channel surround system (Front height/Front wide) & ZONE 2 connection (Multi Zone) [F] 5.2 channel surround system & Front Bi-amping connection (High quality surround) & ZONE 2 connection (Multi Zone) ! Select ‘7.1ch FH/FW + ZONE 2’ from the Speaker System menu. See Speaker system setting on page 97 to do this. ! Select ‘5.1ch Bi-Amp + ZONE 2’ from the Speaker System menu. See Speaker system setting on page 97 to do this.
03 Connecting your equipment [G-1] 5.2 channel surround system & ZONE 2/ZONE 3 connection (Multi Zone) [G-2] Multi-ZONE Music [H] 5.2 channel surround system & Speaker B Bi-amping connection ! Select ‘5.1ch + SP-B Bi-Amp’ from the Speaker System menu. See Speaker system setting on page 97 to do this. See Speaker system setting on page 97 to do this. ! [G-1] Speaker System setting: 5.
03 Connecting your equipment [I] 5.2 channel surround system & Front and Surround Bi-amping connection (High quality surround) [J] 5.2 channel surround system & Front and Center Bi-amping connection (High quality surround) ! Select ‘5.1ch F+Surr Bi-Amp’ from the Speaker System menu. See Speaker system setting on page 97 to do this. ! Select ‘5.1ch F+C Bi-Amp’ from the Speaker System menu. See Speaker system setting on page 97 to do this.
03 Connecting your equipment About the audio connection Digital (Coaxial) The video converter ensures that all video sources are output through the HDMI OUT 1 and HDMI OUT 2 terminals. 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.
03 Connecting your equipment About HDMI Connecting your TV and playback components The HDMI connection transfers uncompressed digital video, as well as almost every kind of digital audio. This receiver incorporates High-Definition Multimedia Interface (HDMI®/TM) technology. This receiver supports the functions described below through HDMI connections. ! Digital transfer of uncompressed video (contents protected by HDCP (1080p/24, 1080p/60, etc.)) ! 3D signal transfer ! Deep Color signal transfer ! x.v.
03 Connecting your equipment ! If you want to listen to the sound of the TV over the receiver, connect the receiver and TV with audio cables. — When the TV and receiver are connected by HDMI connections, if the TV supports the HDMI ARC (Audio Return Channel) function, the sound of the TV can be input to the receiver via the HDMI OUT 1 terminal, so there is no need to connect an audio cable. In this case, set ARC at HDMI Setup to ON (see HDMI Setup on page 69).
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 ! If your HDD/DVD recorder, BD recorder, etc., is equipped with an HDMI output terminal, we recommend connecting it to the receiver’s HDMI DVR/BDR IN terminal. When doing so, also connect the receiver and TV by HDMI (see Connecting using HDMI on page 29). Connecting an HDD/DVD recorder, BD recorder and other video sources This receiver has audio/video inputs suitable for connecting analog or digital video devices, including HDD/DVD recorders and BD recorders.
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 45). This receiver has more than enough power for any home use, but it’s possible to add additional amplifiers to every channel of your system using the pre-outs.
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 35).
03 Connecting your equipment Basic MULTI-ZONE setup (ZONE 2) MULTI-ZONE setup 1 This receiver can power up to four independent systems in separate rooms after you have made the proper MULTI-ZONE connections. Different sources can be playing in four zones at the same time or, depending on your needs, the same source can also be used.
03 Connecting your equipment MULTI-ZONE setup using speaker terminals (ZONE 2) Secondary MULTI-ZONE setup (ZONE 3) Either the surround back or the front wide speaker terminals can be used as the speaker terminals for ZONE 2. For details, see Determining the speakers’ application on page 18. % 1 Connect a pair of speakers to the surround back or front wide speaker terminals. 2 Connect a TV monitor to the VIDEO ZONE 2 OUT jack on this receiver.
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 % Switch the receiver into standby, and then use the iPod cable to connect your iPod to the iPod/iPhone/iPad terminal on the front panel of this receiver. Connecting optional Bluetooth ADAPTER ! For the cable connection, also refer to the operating instructions for your iPod. ! When connecting an iPhone to this unit, keep the iPhone at least 20 cm away from this unit.
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 HOME THX BAND iPod iPhone iPad DIRECT CONTROL TUNER EDIT with USB HDMI 5 INPUT/ 0.9 A) MHL (5V 2.1 A USB mass storage device AUTO/ALC/ DIRECT 5V 2.1 A HOME THX BAND TUNER EDIT HDMI 5 INPUT/ 0.
03 Connecting your equipment Connecting an IR receiver Switching components on and off using the 12 volt trigger 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.
03 Connecting your equipment Plugging in the receiver Only plug in after you have connected all your components to this receiver, including the speakers. 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.
Basic Setup Automatically conducting optimum sound tuning (Full Auto MCACC)..................................... 44 The Input Setup menu.................................................................................................................... 45 Operation Mode Setup.................................................................................................................. 46 Changing the OSD display language (OSD Language)...............................................................
04 Basic Setup 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. The Full Auto MCACC display appears once the microphone is connected.
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 46).
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 45 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. 49 VOLUME +/–, MUTE Use to set the listening volume. 49 LISTENING MODE Selects your favorite listening modes. 57 PQLS Plays using the PQLS function. 70 PHASE (Phase Control) Plays with phase shifting in the low range corrected.
Basic playback Playing a source.............................................................................................................................. 49 Playing an iPod............................................................................................................................... 50 Playing a USB device...................................................................................................................... 51 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 on-screen display is only displayed when this receiver’s HDMI OUT 1 or HDMI OUT 2 terminal is connected to the TV’s HDMI input terminal by 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 Saving 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 53 for more on how to do this. 1 1 Press TUNER to select the tuner.
05 Basic playback Displaying RDS information An introduction to RDS (for Europe) Use the DISP button to display the different types of RDS information available. ! If any noise is picked up while displaying the RT scroll, some characters may be displayed incorrectly. ! If you see NO RT DATA in the RT display, it means no RT data is sent from the broadcast station. ! If you see NO PS DATA in the PS display, it means no PS data can be received.
05 Basic playback Pairing the Bluetooth ADAPTER and Bluetooth wireless technology device Bluetooth ADAPTER for Wireless Enjoyment of Music Bluetooth wireless technology enabled device: cell phone Bluetooth wireless technology enabled device: Digital music player Music data This receiver “Pairing” must be done before you start playback of Bluetooth wireless technology content using the Bluetooth ADAPTER.
05 Basic playback Listening to music contents of a Bluetooth wireless technology device with your system 1 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.
Listening to your system Enjoying various types of playback using the listening modes................................................. 58 Selecting MCACC presets............................................................................................................... 60 Choosing the input signal.............................................................................................................. 60 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 9.
06 Listening to your system Using the Home THX modes Using the Advanced surround effects 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. Different THX options will be available depending on the source and the setting for surround back channel processing (see THX Audio Setting on page 99 for more on this).
06 Listening to your system Using Stream Direct Selecting MCACC presets Use the Stream Direct modes when you want to hear the truest possible reproduction of a source. All unnecessary signal processing is bypassed, and you’re left with the pure analog or digital sound source. Processing differs depending on the input signal and whether or not surround back speakers are connected. For details, see Auto Surround, ALC and Stream Direct with different input signal formats on page 119.
06 Listening to your system Better sound using Phase Control Better sound using Phase Control and Full Band Phase Control This receiver’s Phase Control feature uses phase correction measures to make sure your sound source arrives at the listening position in phase, preventing unwanted distortion and/or coloring of the sound. Phase Control technology provides coherent sound reproduction through the use of phase matching for an optimal sound image.
Playback with NETWORK features Introduction.................................................................................................................................... 63 Playback with Network functions................................................................................................. 64 About network playback............................................................................................................... 66 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 64. ! Media server – See Playing back audio files stored on components on the network on page 65. ! Favorites – See Playing back your favorite songs on page 65.
07 Playback with NETWORK features Registering broadcast stations not on the vTuner list from the special Pioneer site Playing back audio files stored on components on the network 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 Disclaimer for Third Party Content About network playback Access to content provided by third parties requires a high speed internet connection and may also require account registration and a paid subscription. Third party content services may be changed, suspended, interrupted, or discontinued at any time without notice, and Pioneer disclaims any liability in connection with such occurrences.
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........................................................................................ 69 Making Control with HDMI connections...................................................................................... 69 HDMI Setup..................................................................................................................................... 69 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 10 Select the ‘Speaker B Link’ setting you want. Setting the PQLS function When ON is selected here, the speaker terminals that are played (the SPEAKERS button setting) can be changed automatically when HDMI OUT 1 and HDMI OUT 2 are switched. This only works when 7.1ch + Speaker B or 5.1ch + SP-B Bi-Amp is selected for the Speaker System setting.
08 Control with HDMI function Stream Smoother Link Using the Control with HDMI function, the receiver automatically detects whether a compressed video file is being played on the player, and if so automatically activates the Stream Smoother function. To activate the Stream Smoother Link function, make the setting below. 1 Set the HDMI Setup’s Control to ON, and set the Control Mode setting to ON. See HDMI Setup on page 69. 2 Set the STREAM (Stream Smoother) setting to AUTO.
Using other functions Setting the Audio options............................................................................................................. 73 Setting the Video options.............................................................................................................. 75 Switching the speaker terminals................................................................................................... 77 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 Option(s) Setting What it does Option(s) ON V.HEIGHT (Virtual Height) When you’re not using front height speakers, selecting this mode allows you to hear a virtual front height channel through your front speakers. OFF Loud Mgmt (Loudness Management) Adjusts the level of dynamic range for movie soundtracks optimized for Dolby TrueHD (you may need to use this feature when listening to surround sound at low volumes).
09 Using other functions m ! This can be set when MANUAL is selected for V.SPs. ! You can’t use the Virtual Height mode when the headphones are connected to this receiver or when any of the stereo, Front Stage Surround Advance, Sound Retriever Air or Stream Direct modes is selected. ! You can only use the Virtual Height mode if the surround speakers are on and the FH setting is set to NO. It can also not be used when playing signals containing actual front height channel information.
09 Setting Using other functions What it does Option(s) Setting BNR c What it does Option(s) Adjusts the red/green balance. Reduces block noise (block-shaped distortion generated upon MPEG compression) in the picture. c c 0 to +8 d Default: 0 HUE 0 c –6 to +6 d Default: 0 d (The image is only an example for checking the effect.) Reduces mosquito noise (distortion generated at the contours of the picture upon MPEG compression) in the picture.
09 Using other functions Switching the speaker terminals Note ! When 7.1ch + Speaker B or 5.1ch + SP-B Bi-Amp is selected for the Speaker System setting (page 97) and Speaker B Link (HDMI Setup on page 69) is set to “ON”, the setting of the speaker terminals that are played changes automatically when HDMI OUT 1 and HDMI OUT 2 are switched. For details, see Switching the HDMI output on page 79. ! The subwoofer output depends on the settings you made in Manual speaker setup on page 97.
09 Using other functions ZONE 2 remote controls Making an audio or a video recording 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 Using other functions About the Speaker B Link function Using the sleep timer When 7.1ch + Speaker B or 5.1ch + SP-B Bi-Amp is selected for the Speaker System setting (page 97) and Speaker B Link (HDMI Setup on page 69) is set to “ON”, the setting of the speaker terminals that are played changes automatically when HDMI OUT 1 and HDMI OUT 2 are switched. The setting switches as follows. ! OUT 1+2 – Switches to SP: A+B ON.
09 Using other functions Setting Resetting the system Default Phase Control Use this procedure to reset all the receiver’s settings to the factory default. Use the front panel controls to do this. Set MULTI-ZONE to MULTI ZONE OFF. ! Disconnect the iPod and USB memory device from the receiver beforehand. ! Set the Control with HDMI to OFF (see HDMI Setup on page 69).
Controlling the rest of your system About the Remote Setup menu..................................................................................................... 82 Operating multiple receivers......................................................................................................... 82 Setting the remote to control other components....................................................................... 82 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 This operation erases all the operational settings of other devices that have been programmed in one input function, and restores the factory default. This function is handy for erasing all data programmed for devices no longer being used. ! ‘3’ (eco mode) – The backlight is turned on and off with the light button. After it lights, it turns off automatically if no operation is performed for 5 seconds.
10 Controlling the rest of your system Resetting the remote control settings Controlling components Use this procedure to reset all the remote control’s settings to the factory default. ! When preset codes are set, all the signals learned in the input function buttons are cleared. This function is convenient when you want to reset some but not all of input function buttons.
10 Controlling the rest of your system TV and Audio/Video components Audio/Video components Button(s) LD CD/CD-R/SACD MD/DAT TAPE u SOURCE POWER ON/OFF POWER ON/OFF POWER ON/OFF POWER ON/OFF POWER ON/ OFF Number buttons numerics numerics numerics — numerics numerics !/CLR +10 >10/CLEAR CLEAR CLEAR ENTER (CLASS) ENTER DISC/ENTER OPEN/CLOSE ENTER TOP MENU — — MSc — LEGATO LINK — MSd Button(s) TV TV (Monitor) BD/DVD HDD/BDR/ DVR VCR SAT/CATV u SOURCE PO
10 Controlling the rest of your system TV (Projector) Button(s) TV (Projector) u SOURCE POWER ON 1 MOVIE 2 STANDARD 3 DYNAMIC 4 USER1 5 USER2 6 USER3 7 COLOR+ 8 SHARP+ 9 GAMMA 0 COLOR– !/CLR SHARP– ENTER (CLASS) COLOR TEMP EXIT INFO i/j/k/l ENTER i/j/k/l ENTER TEST HIDE MENU m HDMI1 d HDMI2 n COMP.
The Advanced MCACC menu Making receiver settings from the Advanced MCACC menu..................................................... 89 Automatic MCACC (Expert)........................................................................................................... 89 Manual MCACC setup.................................................................................................................... 91 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 HOME THX BAND TUNER EDIT ZONE 3 ON/OFF HDZONE ON/OFF 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 The Advanced MCACC menu 3 Manual MCACC setup You can use the settings in the Manual MCACC setup menu to make detailed adjustments when you’re more familiar with the system. Before making these settings, you should have already completed Automatically conducting optimum sound tuning (Full Auto MCACC) on page 44. You only need to make these settings once (unless you change the placement of your current speaker system or add new speakers). 4 Fine Speaker Distance CAUTION ! Default setting: 3.
11 The Advanced MCACC menu Standing Wave Acoustic Calibration EQ Professional ! Default setting: ON/ATT 0.0dB (all filters) Acoustic standing waves occur when, under certain conditions, sound waves from your speaker system resonate mutually with sound waves reflected off the walls in your listening area. This can have a negative effect on the overall sound, especially at certain lower frequencies.
11 3 The Advanced MCACC menu If you selected ‘Reverb Measurement’, select EQ ON or EQ OFF, and then START. Checking MCACC Data The following options determine how the reverb characteristics of your listening area are displayed in Reverb View: ! EQ OFF – You will see the reverb characteristics of your listening area without the equalization performed by this receiver (before calibration).
11 The Advanced MCACC menu Speaker Distance Data Management Use this to display the distance from the different channels to the listening position. See Speaker Distance on page 99 for more on this. 1 Select ‘Speaker Distance’ from the MCACC Data Check menu. 2 When ‘MCACC’ is highlighted, use k/l to select the MCACC preset you want to check.
11 4 The Advanced MCACC menu Select ‘OK’ to confirm and copy the settings. When MCACC Memory Copy? is displayed, select YES. If NO is selected, the memory is not copied. Completed! shows in the GUI screen to confirm the MCACC preset has been copied, then you automatically return to the Data Management setup menu. Clearing MCACC presets If you are no longer using one of the MCACC presets stored in memory, you can choose to clear the calibration settings of that preset.
The System Setup and Other Setup menus Making receiver settings from the System Setup menu............................................................. 97 Manual speaker setup.................................................................................................................... 97 Network Setup menu...................................................................................................................100 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 99). ! X-Curve – Adjusts the tonal balance of your speaker system for movie soundtracks (page 99). ! THX Audio Setting – Specifies whether you are using a THX speaker setup (page 99).
12 The System Setup and Other Setup menus ! SW – LFE signals and bass frequencies of channels set to SMALL are output from the subwoofer when YES is selected. Choose the PLUS setting if you want the subwoofer to output bass sound continuously or you want deeper bass (the bass frequencies that would normally come out the front and center speakers are also routed to the subwoofer). If you did not connect a subwoofer choose NO (the bass frequencies are output from other speakers).
12 The System Setup and Other Setup menus Speaker Distance THX Audio Setting For good sound depth and separation from your system, you need to specify the distance of your speakers from the listening position. The receiver can then add the proper delay needed for effective surround sound. This menu allows the user to adjust various THX features including Loudness Plus, SBch processing, THX Select2 Subwoofer (on/off), Boundary Gain Compensation, and Re-Equalization.
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 The Other Setup menu 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”. The Other Setup menu is where you can make customized settings to reflect how you are using the receiver. 1 Important When the INTERNET RADIO or FAVORITES input is selected, the setting made here cannot be reflected.
12 The System Setup and Other Setup menus ! If an update file is provided on the Pioneer website, download it onto your computer. When downloading an update file from the Pioneer website onto your computer, the file will be in ZIP format. Unzip the ZIP file before saving it on the USB memory device. If there are any old downloaded files or downloaded files for other models on the USB memory device, delete them. http://www.pioneer.
12 The System Setup and Other Setup menus ! FULL (default) – No sound. ! –40.0dB/–20.0dB – The volume will be turned down to the level specified here. ZONE Setup The volume setting and tone for the sub zones that can be used with this receiver can be changed and adjusted here. 10 Adjust Lch Level and Rch Level. The channel level for the zone selected in step 5 can be set. The level can be adjusted between –12.0dB and +12.0dB, in 1 dB steps.
12 3 The System Setup and Other Setup menus When you’re finished, press RETURN. Making network settings using Safari You will return to the Other Setup menu. 1 Note 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. If another zone is on, it may not be possible to play the audio contents. In this case, turn the other zone off, then play the audio contents.
12 The System Setup and Other Setup menus 4 Using Safari to set a friendly name 1 Press Start. The firmware update prepare screen is displayed. If the screen does not switch automatically, click Click here. 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. If Bonjour list is not displayed, access the IP address“http://(the receiver's IP address)” from Safari. 3 Click Friendly Name.
FAQ Troubleshooting...........................................................................................................................107 Power.............................................................................................................................................107 No sound.......................................................................................................................................107 Other audio problems.................................................
13 FAQ Symptoms Troubleshooting Remedies AMP ERR blinks in the display, then The receiver may have a serious problem. Do not try switching the receiver on. Unplug the the power automatically switches off. receiver from the wall and call a Pioneer authorized independent service company. The ADVANCED MCACC blinks and the power does not turn on. Incorrect operations are often mistaken for trouble and malfunctions. If you think that there is something wrong with this component, check the points below.
13 FAQ Symptoms Remedies Symptoms Remedies 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 98). 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 Symptoms Remedies 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 Symptoms Remedies Symptoms 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 Symptoms Remedies 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. Remedies Synchronized operation not possible using Control with HDMI function. Check the HDMI connections. The cable may be damaged.
13 FAQ AVNavigator USB interface Symptoms Causes Remedies Symptoms AVNavigator cannot be installed. An error message may appear if there are not enough system resources available. Restart the computer and start installing with no other applications running. The folders/files stored on a The folders/files are currently stored USB memory device are not in a region other than the FAT (File displayed. Allocation Table) region.
13 FAQ Network Symptoms Causes Remedies Cannot access the component connected to the network. The component connected to the network is not properly set. If the client is automatically authorized, you need to enter the corresponding information again. Check whether the connection status is set to “Do not authorize”. There are no playable audio files on the component connected to the network. Check the audio files stored on the component connected to the network.
13 FAQ Symptoms Causes Remedies When the DMR mode or AirPlay is used from a computer, smartphone, etc., the sound is played in ZONE 2. Play ZONE Setup is set to ZONE 2. Change Play ZONE Setup to MAIN (page 103). Network connections cannot be made via the wireless LAN converter (AS-WL300). — For details, see Wireless LAN on page 114. Multiple wireless LAN converters are connected to the wireless LAN router. ! When connecting multiple wireless LAN converters, their IP addresses must be changed.
Additional information Surround sound formats..............................................................................................................116 About THX.....................................................................................................................................116 About HDMI..................................................................................................................................117 HTC Connect....................................................
14 Additional information Surround sound formats About THX 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. The THX technologies are explained below. See http://www.thx.com for more detailed information. Dolby The Dolby technologies are explained below. See http://www.dolby.com for more detailed information. THX, the THX logo and Select2 Plus are trademarks of THX Ltd.
14 Additional information THX Select2 Plus About HDMI Before any home theatre component can be THX Select2 Plus certified, it must incorporate all the features above and also pass a rigorous series of quality and performance tests. Only then can a product feature the THX Select2 Plus logo, which is your guarantee that the Home Theatre products you purchase will give you superb performance for many years to come.
14 Additional information About iPod MHL 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. MHL, the MHL Logo, and Mobile High-Definition Link are trademarks or registered trademarks of MHL, LLC in the United States and other countries.
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 Position of center speaker and monitor Step 4: Positioning and adjusting the subwoofer Since mostly dialogs are output from the center speaker, keeping the center speaker as close as possible to the screen makes the overall sound more natural. For TVs using Braun tubes, however, when installing the center speaker on the floor, adjust its angle of elevation to point it towards the listening position.
14 Additional information Important information regarding the HDMI connection Precautions when using the Wireless LAN converter (AS-WL300) 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).
14 Additional information ! Locations where another device using the same 2.4 GHz frequency is being used, such as a Bluetooth wireless technology device or wireless LAN, or in the vicinity where the magnetic field, static electricity, or radio wave interference from another device may occur. ! When living in a housing complex (apartment, condominium, etc.) where the next-door unit has a microwave oven located near to this wireless LAN converter.
14 Additional information Declaration of Conformity with regard to the R&TTE Directive 1999/5/EC Manufacturer: PIONEER CORPORATION 1-1, Shin-ogura, Saiwai-ku, Kawasaki-shi, Kanagawa 212-0031, Japan Hereby, Pioneer, declares that this [*] is in compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of Directive 1999/5/EC. Suomi: Pioneer vakuuttaa täten että [*] tyyppinen laite on direktiivin 1999/5/EY oleellisten vaatimusten ja sitä koskevien direktiivin muiden ehtojen mukainen.
14 Additional information THX Glossary The THX technologies are explained below. See http://www.thx.com for more detailed information. THX Cinema Audio formats/Decoding A mode for playing in a home theater environment the sound tracks of theater movies that have been recorded and edited for playback in large spaces such as movie theaters. Dolby The Dolby technologies are explained below. See http://www.dolby.com for more detailed information.
14 Additional information Virtual Wide DLNA When you’re not using front wide speakers, selecting this mode allows you to hear a virtual front wide channel through your front speakers. The Digital Living Network Alliance (DLNA) is a cross-industry organization of consumer electronics, computing industry and mobile device companies. Digital Living provides consumers with easy sharing of digital media through a wired or wireless network in the home.
14 Additional information Wireless LAN/Wi-Fi “Wi-Fi” (Wireless Fidelity) is a trademark coined by the Wi-Fi Alliance trade association to increase recognition of wireless LAN standards. With the increase in the number of devices connected to computers in recent years, Wi-Fi offers the advantage of eliminating the complexity of making connections with LAN cables by using wireless connection.
14 Additional information Dialog Enhancement Features index See Setting the Audio options on page 73. Internet radio Operation Mode See Operation Mode Setup on page 46. See Listening to Internet radio stations on page 64. AVNavigator for Windows, AVNavigator for Mac, AVNavigator for iPad vTuner See About using AVNavigator (included CD-ROM) on page 9. See Listening to Internet radio stations on page 64. Audio Scaler DLNA See Setting the Audio options on page 73.
14 Additional information Miscellaneous Specifications Amplifier section Multi channel simultaneous power output (1 kHz, 1 %, 8 W) 9 ch total..............................................................................................................................................................760 W Rated power output (1 kHz, 4 W, 1 %, 1 ch Driven).............................................................................240 W per channel Rated power output (1 kHz, 6 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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