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IMPORTANT CAUTION 1) 2) 3) 4) 5) 6) 7) Read these instructions. Keep these instructions. Heed all warnings. Follow all instructions. Do not use this apparatus near water. Clean only with dry cloth. Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions. 8) Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce heat.
IMPORTANT NOTICE THE MODEL NUMBER AND SERIAL NUMBER OF THIS EQUIPMENT ARE ON THE REAR OR BOTTOM. RECORD THESE NUMBERS ON YOUR ENCLOSED WARRANTY CARD AND KEEP IN A SAFE PLACE FOR FUTURE REFERENCE. D36-AP9-1_A1_En CAUTION This product satisfies FCC regulations when shielded cables and connectors are used to connect the unit to other equipment. To prevent electromagnetic interference with electric appliances such as radios and televisions, use shielded cables and connectors for connections.
Thank you for buying this Pioneer product. Please read through these operating instructions so you will know how to operate your model properly. 05 Basic playback Playing a source................................................................................................................................................................38 Playing an iPod..........................................................................................................................................................
11 The Advanced MCACC menu Making receiver settings from the Advanced MCACC menu.......................................................................................72 Automatic MCACC (Expert)..............................................................................................................................................72 Manual MCACC setup......................................................................................................................................................
Flow of settings on the receiver 9 Basic playback (page 37) j 10 Adjusting the sound and picture quality as desired ! Using the various listening modes (page 44) ! Better sound using Phase Control (page 47) ! Measuring the all EQ type (SYMMETRY/ALL CH ADJ/FRONT ALIGN) (page 72) ! Changing the channel level while listening (page 81) ! Switching on/off the Acoustic Calibration EQ, Auto Sound Retriever or Dialog Enhancement (page 58) ! Setting the PQLS function (page 56) ! Setting the Audio options (page
Before you start Checking what’s in the box............................................................................................................. 8 Installing the receiver....................................................................................................................... 8 Loading the batteries....................................................................................................................... 8 Operating range of remote control unit...............................
01 Before you start Checking what’s in the box CAUTION Please check that you’ve received the following supplied accessories: ! Setup microphone (cable: 5 m (16.4 ft.)) ! Remote control unit ! AAA size IEC R03 dry cell batteries (to confirm system operation) x2 ! AM loop antenna ! FM wire antenna ! iPod cable ! CD-ROM ! Quick start guide ! Safety Brochure ! Warranty sheet Incorrect use of batteries may result in such hazards as leakage and bursting.
01 Before you start About using AVNavigator (included CD-ROM) Using AVNavigator The included AVNavigator CD-ROM contains Wiring Navi allowing you to easily make the receiver’s connections and initial settings in dialog fashion. High precision initial settings can be completed easily simply by following the instructions on the screen to make the connections and settings.
Controls and displays Remote control............................................................................................................................... 11 Display.............................................................................................................................................13 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 39, 40, 41, 42 and 69.) Remote control This section explains how to operate the remote control for the receiver.
02 Controls and displays 12 OPTION The preset codes of desired devices can be registered in the remote control and button operations can be registered using the learning mode. 13 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. 14 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 DSD PCM TUNED 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 ! ! ! ! ! 14 15 dB 9 USB [2] [3] [4] 10 Analog signal indicators Light to indicate reducing the level of an analog signal (page 58). ADV.
02 Controls and displays 10 PHONES jack Front panel 1 Use to connect headphones. When the headphones are connected, there is no sound output from the speakers. 2 3 ADVANCED MCACC 4 5 6 3 FL OFF HDMI 7 11 Listening mode buttons 8 ! AUTO SURR/ALC/STREAM DIRECT – Switches between Auto Surround (page 45), Auto Level Control and Stream Direct mode (page 46). ! STANDARD SURROUND – Press for Standard decoding and to switch various modes (2 Pro Logic, Neo:6, Stereo etc.) (page 45).
Connecting your equipment Connecting your equipment.......................................................................................................... 16 Rear panel....................................................................................................................................... 16 Determining the speakers’ application......................................................................................... 17 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 35 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 6 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 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 35), the converter gives priority to HDMI, component, then composite (in that order).
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 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 55).
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 Important 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 ! If your set-top box is equipped with an HDMI output terminal, we recommend connecting it to the receiver’s HDMI SAT/CBL IN terminal. When doing so, also connect the receiver and TV by HDMI (see Connecting using HDMI on page 23). 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 AM/FM antennas 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 35). Connect the AM loop antenna and the FM wire antenna as shown below.
03 Connecting your equipment Connecting external antennas MULTI-ZONE setup To improve FM reception, connect an external FM antenna to FM UNBAL 75 W. 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.
03 Connecting your equipment MULTI-ZONE setup using speaker terminals (ZONE 2) Connecting to the network through LAN interface You must select ZONE 2 in Speaker system setting (page 80) to use this setup. % 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.
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 1 Connecting to a wireless LAN Connect the IR receiver sensor to the IR IN jack on the rear of this receiver. Closet or shelving unit Wireless connection to the network is possible through a wireless LAN connection. Use the separately sold AS-WL300 for connection. ! Use only the furnished accessory connecting cable. ! Certain settings are required to use a wireless LAN converter (AS-WL300).
Basic Setup Changing the OSD display language (OSD Language)............................................................... 33 Automatically conducting optimum sound tuning (Full Auto MCACC)..................................... 33 The Input Setup menu.................................................................................................................... 35 Operation Mode Setup..................................................................................................................
04 Basic Setup Changing the OSD display language (OSD Language) Automatically conducting optimum sound tuning (Full Auto MCACC) The language used on the Graphical User Interface screen can be changed. ! The explanations in these operating instructions are for when English is selected for the GUI screen. ! The OSD display is only displayed when the receiver’s HDMI OUT terminal and the TV’s HDMI input are connected with an HDMI cable.
04 Basic Setup The Full Auto MCACC display appears once the microphone is connected. 1a.Full Auto MCACC 1a.Full Auto MCACC A/V RECEIVER Now Analyzing... 1a.Full Auto MCACC L FHL C FHR R SR SBR SBL SL SW 10 2/9 A/V RECEIVER Speaker System EQ Type MCACC THX Speaker : Normal(SB/FH) : SYMMETRY : M1.MEMORY 1 : NO Environment Check Ambient Noise : OK Microphone : Speaker YES/NO : START Exit Exit Return Select the parameters you want to set.
04 Basic Setup Input function default and possible settings The Input Setup menu 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 35 to tell the receiver how you’ve connected up. The dots (k) indicate possible assignments.
04 Basic Setup Operable settings/items Operation Mode Setup This receiver is equipped with a great number of functions and settings. The Operation Mode feature is provided for users who find it difficult to master all these functions and settings. One of two settings can be selected for the Operation Mode: Expert and Basic. ! The OSD display is only displayed when the receiver’s HDMI OUT terminal and the TV’s HDMI input are connected with an HDMI cable.
Basic playback Playing a source.............................................................................................................................. 38 Playing an iPod............................................................................................................................... 39 Playing a USB device...................................................................................................................... 40 Listening to the radio.........................................
05 Basic playback Turning off the sound Playing a source Mutes the sound or restores the sound if it has been muted (adjusting the volume also restores the sound). Here are the basic instructions for playing a source (such as a DVD disc) with your home theater system. % Press MUTE. RECEIVER Playing a source with HDMI connection % Use INPUT SELECT to select the input function connected to the receiver’s HDMI input terminals.
05 Basic playback Playing an iPod Note ! You can play all of the songs in a particular category by selecting the All item at the top of each category list. For example, you can play all the songs by a particular artist. This receiver has the iPod iPhone iPad USB terminal that will allow you to control playback of audio content from your iPod using the controls of this receiver. Here we describe the procedure for playback on an iPod. For playback on a USB device, see Playing a USB device on page 40.
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 About playable file formats Listening to the radio The USB function 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. 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.
05 Basic playback Listening to station presets 1 Press TUNER to select the tuner. 2 Press CLASS to select the class in which the station is stored. Bluetooth ADAPTER for Wireless Enjoyment of Music Press repeatedly to cycle through classes A to G. 3 Press PRESET +/– to select the station preset you want. Bluetooth wireless technology enabled device: cell phone ! You can also use the number buttons on the remote control to recall the station preset.
05 Basic playback ! If the Bluetooth wireless technology device’s security code is “0000”, there is no need to make the security code setting on the receiver. Press ADPT to set the ADAPTER PORT input, then conduct the pairing operation on the Bluetooth wireless technology device. If pairing is successful, there is no need to performing the pairing operation below. ! When using the AS-BT200 only: This unit complies with Bluetooth Specifications Ver. 2.1.
Listening to your system Enjoying various types of playback using the listening modes................................................. 45 Selecting MCACC presets............................................................................................................... 46 Choosing the input signal.............................................................................................................. 46 Better sound using Phase Control.................................................................
06 Listening to your system ! WIDE SURROUND MOVIE – Up to 7.1 channel sound (front wide), especially suited to movie sources ! WIDE SURROUND MUSIC – Up to 7.1 channel sound (front wide), especially suited to music sources ! Neo:6 CINEMA – 7.1 channel sound (surround back), especially suited to movie sources ! Neo:6 MUSIC – 7.1 channel sound (surround back), especially suited to music sources ! STEREO – The audio is heard with your sound settings and you can still use the audio options.
06 Listening to your system ! F.S.SURR FOCUS – Use to provide a rich surround sound effect directed to the center of where the front left and right speakers sound projection area converges. ! F.S.SURR WIDE – Use to provide a surround sound effect to a wider area than FOCUS mode.
06 Listening to your system Better sound using 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. The default setting is on and we recommend leaving Phase Control switched on for all sound sources.
Playback with NETWORK features Introduction.................................................................................................................................... 49 Playback with Network functions................................................................................................. 50 About network playback............................................................................................................... 51 About playable file formats.....................................
07 Playback with NETWORK features Using AirPlay on iPod touch, iPhone, iPad, and iTunes Introduction AirPlay works with iPhone 4S, iPhone 4, iPhone 3GS, iPod touch (4th, 3rd and 2nd generations), iPad 2, iPad with iOS 4.2 or later, and iTunes 10.1 (Mac and PC) 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 Listening to Internet radio stations Playback with Network functions Internet radio is an audio broadcasting service transmitted via the Internet. There are a large number of Internet radio stations broadcasting a variety of services from every corner of the world. Some are hosted, managed, and broadcast by private individuals while others are by the corresponding traditional terrestrial radio stations or radio networks.
07 Playback with NETWORK features 4 Access the special Pioneer Internet radio site from your computer and perform the registration process. Playing back your favorite songs Up to 64 favorite tracks on the media server and/or Internet radio stations can be registered in the Favorites folder. Note that only the audio files stored on components on the network can be registered. http://www.radio-pioneer.
07 Playback with NETWORK features The DLNA certification logo makes it easy to find products that comply with the DLNA Interoperability Guidelines. This unit complies with DLNA Interoperability Guidelines v1.5. When a PC running DLNA server software or other DLNA compatible device is connected to this player, some setting changes of software or other devices may be required. Please refer to the operating instructions for the software or device for more information.
07 Playback with NETWORK features 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........................................................................................ 55 Making Control with HDMI connections...................................................................................... 55 HDMI Setup..................................................................................................................................... 55 Before using synchronization........................................................
08 Control with HDMI function 4 About the Control with HDMI function Select the ‘Control’ setting you want. Choose whether to set this unit’s Control with HDMI function ON or OFF. You will need to set it to ON to use the Control with HDMI function. When using a component that does not support the Control with HDMI function, set this to OFF. ! ON – Enables the Control with HDMI function. Set Control Mode, ARC and PQLS in the subsequent setting items to the desired values.
08 Control with HDMI function ! PQLS AUTO – PQLS is enabled. A precision quartz controller in this receiver eliminates distortion caused by timing errors (jitter), giving you the best possible digital-to-analog conversion when you use the HDMI interface. This is valid as an HDMI function for PQLS-compatible players. ! PQLS OFF – PQLS is disabled. About synchronized operations Important ! Synchronized operations are enabled when Control Mode is set to ON after setting Control in HDMI Setup to ON.
Using other functions Setting the Audio options............................................................................................................. 58 Setting the Video options.............................................................................................................. 60 Switching the speaker terminals................................................................................................... 62 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) OFF A.ATT (Analog input attenuate) The input attenuator lowers the input level of an analog signal when it’s too strong. You can use this if you find that the OVER indicator lights often or you can hear distortion in the sound. The attenuator isn’t available with digital sources, or when using the Stream Direct (ANALOG DIRECT) modes. SACD GAIN Brings out detail in SACDs by maximizing the dynamic range (during digital processing).
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 80, 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. See MULTIZONE remote controls on page 62.
09 Using other functions Default system settings Using the sleep timer The sleep timer switches the receiver into standby after a specified amount of time so you can fall asleep without worrying about the receiver being left on all night. Use the remote control to set the sleep timer. Setting Default Digital Video Converter ON % Press time.
09 Using other functions Setting 2 PL II Music Options Neo:6 Options 2 PL IIz Options All Inputs Default Center Width 3 Dimension 0 Panorama OFF Center Image Neo:6 CINEMA: 10 Neo:6 MUSIC: 3 Height Gain MID Listening Mode (2 ch/multi ch) AUTO SURROUND Listening Mode (Headphones) STEREO See also Setting the Audio options on page 58 for other default DSP settings. MCACC MCACC Position Memory M1: MEMORY 1 Channel Level (M1 to M6) 0.
Controlling the rest of your system About the Remote Setup menu..................................................................................................... 66 Operating multiple receivers......................................................................................................... 66 Setting the remote to control other components....................................................................... 66 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 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 Press RCU SETUP to exit the preset setup mode.
10 Controlling the rest of your system Direct function Using Discrete On ! Default setting: On You can use the direct function feature to control one component using the remote control while at the same time, using your receiver to playback a different component. This could let you, for example, use the remote control to set up and listen to a CD on the receiver, and then use the remote control to rewind a tape in your VCR while you continue to listen to your CD player.
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 66 for more on this). Use the input function buttons to select the component. ! The TV CONTROL buttons on the remote control are dedicated to control the TV assigned to the TV button. If you have two TVs, assign the main TV to the TV button.
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..................................................... 72 Automatic MCACC (Expert)........................................................................................................... 72 Manual MCACC setup.................................................................................................................... 74 Checking MCACC Data......................................................................................
11 The Advanced MCACC menu ! Auto MCACC – The default is ALL (recommended), but you can limit the system calibration to only one setting (to save time) if you want. — When data measurement is taken (after selecting ALL or Keep SP System), the reverb characteristics data (both before- and after-calibration) that this receiver had been storing will be overwritten.
11 The Advanced MCACC menu MCACC SETUP MIC iPod iPhone VIDEO iPad CONTROL USB 9 The Auto MCACC Setup procedure is completed and the Advanced MCACC menu reappears automatically. ON / OFF The settings made in the Auto MCACC Setup should give you excellent surround sound from your system, but it is also possible to adjust these settings manually using the Manual MCACC setup menu (starting below) or Manual SP Setup menu (starting on page 80).
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 33. You only need to make these settings once (unless you change the placement of your current speaker system or add new speakers).
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 Standing Wave Data Management Use this to display the standing wave related adjustment values for the various MCACC memories. See Standing Wave on page 75 for more on this. 1 This system allows you to store up to six MCACC presets, allowing you to calibrate your system for different listening positions (or frequency adjustments for the same listening position).
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............................................................. 80 Manual speaker setup.................................................................................................................... 80 Network Setup menu..................................................................................................................... 82 Checking the Network Information..............................................
12 The System Setup and Other Setup menus Speaker system setting Making receiver settings from the System Setup menu ! Default setting: Normal(SB/FH) There are several ways you can use the speaker terminals with this receiver. In addition to a normal home theater setup where they are used for the front height speakers or front wide speakers, they can be used for bi-amping the front speakers or as an independent speaker system in another room.
12 The System Setup and Other Setup menus ! FH – Select LARGE if your front height speakers reproduce bass frequencies effectively, or select SMALL to send bass frequencies to the other speakers or subwoofer. If you didn’t connect front height speakers, choose NO (the front height channel is sent to the front speakers). — You can adjust this setting only when Speaker System setting is Normal(SB/FH). — If the surround speakers are set to NO, this setting will automatically be set to NO.
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, SiriusXM, PANDORA or FAVORITES input is selected, the setting made here cannot be reflected.
12 3 The System Setup and Other Setup menus Select the Volume Limit setting you want. Use this function to limit the maximum volume. The volume cannot be increased above the level set here, even by operating VOLUME button (or the dial on the front panel). ! OFF (default) – The maximum volume is not limited. ! –20.0dB/–10.0dB/0.0dB – The maximum volume is limited to the value set here. 4 Select the Mute Level setting you want.
FAQ Troubleshooting............................................................................................................................. 86 Power...............................................................................................................................................86 No sound......................................................................................................................................... 86 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 subwoofer. Check that the subwoofer is connected properly, switched on and the volume turned up. Noise is output when scanning a DTS CD. This is not a malfunction of the receiver. The scan function of your player alters the digital information, making it unreadable, resulting in noise being output. Lower the volume when scanning. When playing a DTS format LD there is audible noise on the soundtrack.
13 FAQ ADAPTER PORT terminal Settings Symptom Remedy 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 Professional Calibration EQ graphical output Symptom Remedy The reverb characteristics graph after EQ calibration does not appear entirely flat. There are cases where the graph does not appear flat (even when selecting ALL CH ADJ in the Auto MCACC Setup) due to adjustments made to compensate for room characteristics to achieve optimal sound. Areas of the graph may appear identical (before and after) when there is little or no adjustment needed.
13 FAQ Symptom Remedy Symptom Causes Remedy No picture. Try changing the Resolution setting (in Setting the Video options on page 60). No sound, or sound suddenly ceases. Check that the HDMI Audio setting is set to AMP (Setting the Audio options on page 58). AVNavigator does not interact well with the receiver. The receiver’s power is not turned on. Turn the receiver’s power on. (Wait about 60 seconds after the power turns on for network functions to start.
13 FAQ Symptoms Causes Remedies Symptoms Causes Remedies A USB memory device is not recognized. The USB memory device does not support the mass storage class specifications. Try using a USB memory device compatible with the mass storage class specifications. Note that there are cases where even the audio files stored on a USB memory device compatible with the mass storage class specifications are not played back on this receiver (page 40). The PC or Internet radio is not properly operated.
13 FAQ Symptoms 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. Note that there are cases where even the audio files listed as playable on this receiver cannot be played back or displayed (page 53). The LAN cable is currently disconnected.
13 FAQ Try making the wireless LAN converter’s advanced settings. ! The wireless LAN converter can be connected to a computer to make the advanced wireless LAN settings. For details, see the CD-ROM included for the wireless LAN converter. Check the settings of the wireless LAN router, etc., then change the settings of the wireless LAN converter. Note, however, that making the advanced wireless LAN settings will not necessarily improve the wireless LAN environment. Be careful when changing the settings.
Additional information Surround sound formats................................................................................................................ 95 About iPod...................................................................................................................................... 95 About SiriusXM............................................................................................................................... 95 About FLAC................................................
14 Additional information Surround sound formats About SiriusXM 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. Dolby The Dolby technologies are explained below. See http://www.dolby.com for more detailed information. Hardware and subscription sold separately. SiriusXM service automatically renews and you will be billed, at thencurrent rates, until you call us at 1-866-635-2349 to cancel.
14 Additional information Windows 7 Auto Surround, ALC and Stream Direct with different input signal formats The following charts show what you will hear with different input signal formats, depending on the Stream Direct mode (see Using Stream Direct on page 46) you have selected.
14 Additional information Also note that placing it near a wall may result in sympathetic vibrations with the building that could excessively amplify the bass sound. 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.
14 Additional information About messages displayed when using network functions Important information regarding the HDMI connection Refer to the following information when you come up with a status message while operating the Network functions. 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 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 HDMI Windows Media Player 11/Windows Media Player 12 Windows Media Player is software to deliver music, photos and movies from a Microsoft Windows computer to home stereo systems and TVs. With this software, you can play back files stored on the PC through various devices wherever you like in your home. This software can be downloaded from Microsoft’s website.
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 Slideshow Features index See Playing back photo files stored on a USB memory device on page 40. Bluetooth ADAPTER Operation Mode See Operation Mode Setup on page 36. See Bluetooth ADAPTER for Wireless Enjoyment of Music on page 42. AVNavigator ARC (Audio Return Channel) See About using AVNavigator (included CD-ROM) on page 9. See HDMI Setup on page 55. Full Auto MCACC SACD Gain See Automatically conducting optimum sound tuning (Full Auto MCACC) on page 33.
14 Additional information Miscellaneous Specifications Amplifier section Continuous average power output of 90 watts* per channel, min., at 8 ohms, from 20 Hz to 20 000 Hz with no more than 0.08 %** total harmonic distortion. Front (stereo)........................................................................................................................................... 90 W + 90 W Power output (1 kHz, 6 W, 1 %, 1 ch driven)..........................................................................
14 Additional information Penney 0100, 0102 Philco 0003, 0004, 0005, 0006, 0007, 0100, 0101 Philips 0003, 0004, 0007, 0019, 0020, 0101 Philips Magnavox 0019 Pilot 0004, 0100 Polaroid 0057, 0106 Portland 0004, 0005, 0006 Prima 0065 Princeton 0097 Prism 0010 Proscan 0000 Proton 0004, 0006, 0007 Protron 0055 Proview 0068 Pulsar 0004, 0011, 0099 Quasar 0003, 0010, 0105 Radio Shack 0100, 0104 Radio Shack/Realistic 0000, 0004, 0006, 0007, 0008 RCA 0000, 0003, 0004, 0005, 0006, 0013, 0024, 0035 Realistic 0100, 0
14 Additional information DVD VCR If operations are not possible using the preset codes below, you may be able to conduct operations with the preset codes for the BD, DVR (BDR, HDR).
14 Additional information Pace 6074, 6029, 6028, 6106, 6083 Panasonic 6112, 6083 Paragon 6112 Penney 6112 Philips 6012 Pulsar 6112 Quasar 6112 Satellite Set Top Box Pioneer 6097, 6098, 6325, 6328, 6329 ADB 6035, 6001 Akai 6102 Alba 6005, 6011, 6013 Allsat 6102 Alltech 6011 Amstrad 6033, 6030, 6044 Anttron 6013 Asat 6102 Austar 6000, 6045 Bell ExpressVu 6002, 6003 British Sky Broadcasting 6030 Canal 6105 Chaparral 6034 CNS 6001 Coolsat 6021 Crossdigital 6043 Digenius 6104 Digiwave 6053 DirecTV 6070, 6110,
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