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Contents Thank you for buying this Pioneer product. Please read through these operating instructions so you will know how to operate your model properly. Before you start . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Checking what’s in the box . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Installing the receiver . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Flow of settings on the receiver . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 01 Controls and displays Front panel . . . . . . . . . . .
Before you start Checking what’s in the box Please check that you’ve received the following supplied accessories: • Remote control • AAA size IEC R03 dry cell batteries (to confirm system operation) x2 • AM loop antenna • FM wire antenna • Quick start guide • Safety Brochure Installing the receiver • When installing this unit, make sure to put it on a level and stable surface.
Chapter 1 Controls and displays 4 Front panel 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 6 31 8 9 10 11 1 INPUT SELECTOR dial Selects an input source (page 18). 2 Receiver control buttons SPEAKERS – Use to change the speaker system on or off. When the SP OFF is selected, no sound is output from the speakers connected to this receiver. DIMMER – Dims or brightens the display. The brightness can be controlled in four steps. DISPLAY – Switches the display of this unit.
1 Controls and displays 4 Display 14 15 16 17 18 16 19 6 31 20 21 22 23 24 14 PHASE Lights when the Phase Control is switched on (page 24). 15 AUTO Lights when the Auto Surround feature is switched on (page 23). 16 Tuner indicators RDS – Lights when an RDS broadcast is received (page 22). (For Europe) ST – Lights when a stereo FM broadcast is being received in auto stereo mode (page 21). TUNE – Lights when a normal broadcast channel.
1 Controls and displays Remote control 1 13 2 3 4 As for operating other devices, the remote control codes for the Pioneer products are preset. The settings cannot be changed. 1 SLEEP 14 5 Press to change the amount of time before the receiver switches into standby (30 min – 60 min – 90 min – Off). You can check the remaining sleep time at any time by pressing SLEEP once. 2 RECEIVER Switches the receiver between standby and on.
1 11 Component control buttons The main buttons (, , etc.) are used to control a component after you have selected it using the input function buttons. The controls above these buttons can be accessed after you have selected the corresponding input function button (BD, DVD and CD). These buttons also function as described below. Press RECEIVER first to access: BASS +/–, TRE +/– – Use to adjust Bass or Treble. • These controls are disabled when the listening mode is set to DIRECT or PURE DIRECT.
Chapter 2 Connecting your equipment Hints on the speaker placement Placing the speakers By connecting the left and right front speakers (L/R), the center speaker (C), the left and right surround speakers (SL/SR), and the subwoofer (SW), a 5.1 ch surround system can be enjoyed. To achieve the best possible surround sound, install your speakers as shown below. 5.1 channel surround system: R L C 120 SW 120 SR SL Where you put your speakers in the room has a big effect on the quality of the sound.
2 Connecting your equipment Subwoofer Connecting the speakers Front left Front right Center The receiver will work with just two stereo speakers (the front speakers in the diagram) but using at least three speakers is recommended, and a complete setup is best for surround sound. Make sure you connect the speaker on the right to the right (R) terminal and the speaker on the left to the left (L) terminal.
2 Connecting your equipment Making cable connections Make sure not to bend the cables over the top of this unit (as shown in the illustration). If this happens, the magnetic field produced by the transformers in this unit may cause a humming noise from the speakers. • If the video signal does not appear on your TV, try adjusting the resolution settings on your component or display. Note that some components (such as video game units) have resolutions that may not be displayed.
2 Connecting your equipment Analog audio cables Standard RCA video cables Use stereo RCA phono cables to connect analog audio components. These cables are typically red and white, and you should connect the red plugs to R (right) terminals and white plugs to L (left) terminals. These cables are the most common type of video connection and are used to connect to the composite video terminals. The yellow plugs distinguish them from cables for audio.
2 Connecting your equipment Connecting a TV and playback components Connecting using HDMI If you have an HDMI or DVI (with HDCP) equipped component (Blu-ray Disc player, etc.), you can connect it to this receiver using a commercially available HDMI cable. • The following connection/setting is required to listen to the sound of the TV over this receiver. - If the TV does not support the HDMI Audio Return Channel function, connect the receiver and TV with audio cables (as shown).
2 Connecting your equipment 4 Connecting your component with no HDMI terminal This diagram shows connections of a TV and DVD player (or other playback component) with no HDMI terminal to the receiver. Important • When the receiver and TV are connected by composite cable, the OSD function allowing display of the receiver’s settings, operations, etc., on the TV’s screen cannot be used. In this case, watch the receiver’s front panel display while performing the various operations and making settings.
2 Connecting your equipment 3 Place the AM antenna on a flat surface and in a direction Connecting antennas giving the best reception. Connect the AM loop antenna and the FM wire antenna as shown below. To improve reception and sound quality, connect external antennas (see Using external antennas below). fig. b fig. a 4 Connect the FM wire antenna into the FM antenna socket. For best results, extend the FM antenna fully and fix to a wall or door frame. Don’t drape loosely or leave coiled up.
2 Connecting your equipment Connecting a USB device Plugging in the receiver It is possible to listen to two-channel audio using the USB interface on the front of this receiver. Only plug in after you have connected all your components to this receiver, including the speakers. Switch the receiver into standby then connect your USB device to the USB terminal on the front panel of this receiver.
Chapter 3 Basic playback Playing a source Here are the basic instructions for playing a source (such as a DVD disc) with your home theater system. on your system components and receiver. 1 Switch Start by switching on the playback component (for example a DVD player), your TV and subwoofer (if you have one), then the receiver (press RECEIVER). the TV input to the input that connects this 2 Switch receiver.
3 Basic playback • Some DVD players don’t output DTS signals. For more details, refer to the instruction manual supplied with your DVD player. Input function Tip • In order to enjoy the picture and/or sound from devices connected to each terminal, select the input by doing the following. 6 Input Terminals HDMI COAXIAL OPTICAL ANALOG BD DVD TV a b SAT/CBL CD GAME a.
3 Basic playback Playing a USB device It is possible to listen to two-channel audio using the USB interface on the front of this receiver. Important Basic playback controls Compressed audio compatibility This receiver’s remote control buttons can be used for basic playback of files stored on USB devices. • Press USB to switch the remote control to the USB operation mode.
3 Basic playback Listening to the radio The following steps show you how to tune in to FM and AM radio broadcasts using the automatic (search) and manual (step) tuning functions. Once you are tuned to a station you can memorize the frequency for recall later—see Saving station presets below for more on how to do this.
3 Basic playback An introduction to RDS (For Europe) Radio Data System (RDS) is a system used by most FM radio stations to provide listeners with various kinds of information—the name of the station and the kind of show they’re broadcasting, for example. One feature of RDS is that you can search by type of program. For example, you can search for a station that’s broadcasting a show with the program type, JAZZ.
Chapter 4 Listening to your system Choosing the listening mode This receiver offers a variety of listening modes to accommodate playback of various audio formats. Choose one according to your speaker environment or the source. listening to a source, press the listening mode While button repeatedly to select a listening mode you want. • The listening mode is shown on the display on the front panel.
4 Listening to your system ECO MODE 1 Cut back on power consumption. Suitable for contents that are mainly high level (mainly music). ECO MODE 2 Cut back on even more power consumption than ECO MODE 1. Suitable for contents with wider dynamic range (mainly movies). Note • During ECO mode, the brightness switches between 2 levels. If the dimmest level is selected, DIMMER will be shown on the display.
4 Listening to your system / to set it as necessary. 3 Use See the table below for the options available for each setting. 4 Press RETURN to confirm and exit the menu. Setting/What it does Option(s) S.DELAY (Sound Delay) Some monitors have a slight delay when showing video, so the soundtrack will be slightly out of sync with the picture. By adding a bit of delay, you can adjust the sound to match the presentation of the video.
4 Listening to your system • The functions that can be set differ depending on the input signal or speaker settings.
Chapter 5 Home Menu Using the Home Menu The following section shows you how to make detailed settings to specify how you’re using the receiver, and also explains how to fine-tune individual speaker system settings to your liking. 4 Select the setting you want to adjust. Ho me Me nu 1. Manual SP Setup 2.Input Assign 3.Auto Power Down 4.HDMI Setup Important • The OSD will not appear if you have connected using the composite output to your TV. Use HDMI connections for Home Menu.
5 • Subwoofer – LFE signals and bass frequencies of channels set to SMALL are output from the subwoofer when YES is selected (see notes below). 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). you’re finished, press RETURN.
5 Home Menu Note • If you are using a Sound Pressure Level (SPL) meter, take the readings from your main listening position and adjust the level of each speaker to 75 dB SPL (C-weighting/slow reading). • The subwoofer test tone is output at low volumes. You may need to adjust the level after testing with an actual soundtrack. 6 The Input Assign menu The Auto Power Down menu (CD) audio input terminal is assigned to CD under factory settings, but this can be changed to TV input.
5 Home Menu The HDMI Setup menu If your TV supports an audio return channel (ARC) function, connect your TV and this unit with an HDMI cable and the TV audio will be inputted into this unit via the HDMI terminal without the need for an audio cable to be connected. It is possible to transfer signals from an HDMI connected player to the TV even when this receiver’s power is on standby. Important • Use a High Speed HDMI®/™ Cable when using the ARC function.
Chapter 6 Additional information 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. Take a look at the other components and electrical appliances being used, because sometimes the problem may lie there. If the trouble isn’t sorted out even after going through the checks below, ask your nearest Pioneer authorized independent service company to carry out repair work.
6 In order to operate TUNER and USB functions, first press the TUNER or USB button before operating. The display is dark. Press DIMMER on the remote control repeatedly to return to the default. During ECO mode, the brightness switches between 2 levels. If the dimmest level is selected, DIMMER will be shown on the display. (Mode other than ECO: 3 levels, ECO mode: 2 levels) Display flashes and cannot be operated.
6 Additional information Resetting the main unit Specifications Use this procedure to reset all the receiver’s settings to the factory default. Use the front panel controls to do this. Audio section 1 Switch the receiver into standby. holding down BAND, press and hold 2 While STANDBY/ON for about two seconds. you see RESET? appear in the display, press 3 When AUTO SURROUND/STREAM DIRECT. OK? shows in the display. ALC/STANDARD SURR to confirm.
6 Software license notice The licenses for the open source software used on this product are shown below. For accuracy purposes, here we have included the original texts (in English). FreeRTOS V6.0.5 Copyright (C) 2009 Real Time Engineers Ltd. The FreeRTOS.org source code is licensed by the modified GNU General Public License (GPL) text provided below.
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