Replacement and mounting of an AC plug on the power supply cord of this unit should be performed only by qualified service personnel. IMPORTANT IMPORTANT: THE MOULDED PLUG CAUTION This appliance is supplied with a moulded three pin mains plug for your safety and convenience. A 10 amp fuse is fitted in this plug. Should the fuse need to be replaced, please ensure that the replacement fuse has a rating of 10 amps and that it is approved by ASTA or BSI to BS1362.
Thank you for buying this Pioneer product. Please read through these operating instructions so you will know how to operate your model properly. After you have finished reading the instructions, put them away in a safe place for future reference. Contents 01 Before you start Checking what’s in the box............................. 5 Installing the receiver...................................... 5 Loading the batteries....................................... 5 Operating range of remote control unit........
Flow of settings on the receiver Flow for connecting and setting the receiver The unit is a full-fledged AV receiver equipped with an abundance of functions and terminals. It can be used easily after following the procedure below to make the connections and settings.
01 Before you start Before you start Operating range of remote control unit Checking what’s in the box Loading the batteries Please check that you’ve received the following supplied accessories: ! Setup microphone (cable: 5 m) ! Remote control unit ! AAA size IEC R03 dry cell batteries (to confirm system operation) x2 ! AM loop antenna ! FM wire antenna ! iPod cable ! Power cord ! Warranty card ! CD-ROM (AVNavigator) ! Quick start guide The batteries included with the unit are to check initial operat
01 Before you start ! If the installation screen does not appear, double-click on the CD-ROM icon then start the installer (AVNV_XXX_xxx.exe). 2 Follow the instructions on the screen to install. When “Finish” is selected, installation is completed. 3 Remove the included AVNavigator CD-ROM from the computer’s CD drive. Handling the CD-ROM Operating Environment ! This CD-ROM can be used with Microsoft® Windows® XP/Vista/7. ! A browser is at times used for AVNavigator functions.
02 Controls and displays Controls and displays Remote control This section explains how to operate the remote control for the receiver. 1 2,3 RECEIVER MULTI OPERATION 11 RCU SETUP BDR BD 4 SOURCE DVD DVR CD HMG SAT TV iPod TUNER VIDEO INPUT SELECT ZONE 2 5 7 8 RECEIVER 14 TV CONTROL VOL CH MUTE AUDIO PARAMETER VIDEO PARAMETER LIST TUNE TOOLS T.
02 Controls and displays 8 Display 1 AUTO HDMI DIGITAL ANALOG 2 L SL XL 3 C XC LFE 1 15 16 MSTR CD CD-R iPod 17 Signal indicators Program format indicators Light to indicate the channels to which digital signals are being input.
02 Controls and displays 7 Front panel 1 2 3 4 5 6 3 7 8 AUDIO/ VIDEO MULTI- CHANNEL RECEIVER VSX-1021 Remote sensor Receives the signals from the remote control (page 5). 8 MASTER VOLUME dial 9 SPEAKERS 17 iPod iPhone iPad DIRECT CONTROL Change the receiver’s input to the iPod and enable iPod operations on the iPod (page 28). Use to change the speaker terminal (page 47).
03 Connecting your equipment Connecting your equipment Note The input functions below are assigned by default to the receiver’s different input terminals. Refer to The Input Setup menu on page 24 to change the assignments if other connections are used. Connecting your equipment This receiver provides you with many connection possibilities, but it doesn’t have to be difficult. This chapter explains the kinds of components you can connect to make up your home theater system.
Connecting your equipment Determining the speakers’ application This unit permits you to build various surround systems, in accordance with the number of speakers you have. ! Be sure to connect speakers to the front left and right channels (L and R). ! It is also possible to only connect one of the surround back speakers (SB) or neither. Choose one from Plans [A] to [E] below.
03 Connecting your equipment Placing the speakers Refer to the chart below for placement of the speakers you intend to connect. SW FHL FHR C L R 30 FWL 30 60 60 SL 120 120 SR 60 SBL FWR SB SBR ! Place the surround speakers at 120º from the center. If you, (1) use the surround back speaker, and, (2) don’t use the front height speakers / front wide speakers, we recommend placing the surround speaker right beside you.
Connecting your equipment 03 Bi-amping your speakers 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). Bi-amping is when you connect the high frequency driver and low frequency driver of your speakers to different amplifiers for better crossover performance.
Connecting your equipment Bi-wiring your speakers Your speakers can also be bi-wired if they support bi-amping. ! With these connections, the Speaker System setting makes no difference. CAUTION ! Don’t connect different speakers from the same terminal in this way. ! When bi-wiring as well, heed the cautions for bi-amping shown above. % To bi-wire a speaker, connect two speaker cords to the speaker terminal on the receiver.
Connecting your equipment High picture quality Terminal for connection with source device Terminal for connection with TV monitor HDMI IN Y PB HDMI OUT PR Y PB PR COMPONENT VIDEO IN COMPONENT VIDEO MONITOR OUT VIDEO IN VIDEO MONITOR OUT Video signals can be output Note ! If the video signal does not appear on your TV, try adjusting the resolution settings on your component or display. Note that some components (such as video game units) have resolutions that may not be converted.
03 Connecting your equipment Connecting your DVD player with no HDMI output Connecting your TV and playback components This diagram shows connections of a TV (with HDMI input) and DVD player (or other playback component with no HDMI output) to the receiver. Connecting using HDMI HDMI/DVI-compatible monitor If you have an HDMI or DVI (with HDCP) equipped component (Blu-ray Disc player (BD), etc.), you can connect it to this receiver using a commercially available HDMI cable.
Connecting your equipment Connecting your TV with no HDMI input This diagram shows connections of a TV (with no HDMI input) and DVD player (or other playback component) to the receiver. ! With these connections, the picture is not output to the TV even if the DVD player is connected with an HDMI cable. Connect the DVD player’s video signals using a composite or component cord.
03 Connecting your equipment Connecting a satellite/cable receiver or other set-top box Connecting other audio components Satellite and cable receivers, and terrestrial digital TV tuners are all examples of so-called ‘set-top boxes’. When you set up the receiver you’ll need to tell the receiver which input you connected the set-top box to (see The Input Setup menu on page 24 ). This receiver has both digital and analog inputs, allowing you to connect audio components for playback.
03 Connecting your equipment 5 Connect the FM wire antenna into the FM antenna socket. Connecting AM/FM antennas Connect the AM loop antenna and the FM wire antenna as shown below. To improve reception and sound quality, connect external antennas (see Connecting external antennas on page 19 ). For best results, extend the FM antenna fully and fix to a wall or door frame. Don’t drape loosely or leave coiled up.
03 Connecting your equipment 2 VSX-1021 only: Connect a TV monitor to the VIDEO ZONE 2 OUT jack on this receiver. Sub zone (ZONE 2) Connecting optional Bluetooth ADAPTER LAN (10/100) C OUT DC OUTPUT for WIRELESS LAN (OUTPUT 5 V 0.6 A MAX) Internet ADAPTER PORT Main zone (OUTPUT 5 V 0.
Connecting your equipment % Switch the receiver into standby then use the supplied iPod cable to connect your iPod to the iPod iPhone iPad USB terminal on the front panel of this receiver. ! It is also possible to connect using the cable included with the iPod, but in this case it is not possible to view pictures via the receiver. ! For the cable connection, also refer to the operating instructions for your iPod. ! For instructions on playing the iPod, see Playing an iPod on page 27 .
03 Connecting your equipment 1 Connect the IR receiver sensor to the IR IN jack on the rear of this receiver. Closet or shelving unit Pioneer component Non-Pioneer component CONTROL IN HDMI IR IN OUT VIDEO IN IN 1 BD IN DVD IN DVR/BDR IN OUT for WIRELESS LAN (OUTPUT 5 V OUT OUT DVR/BDR CD-R/TAPE ZONE 2 ZONE 2 IN OUT IR IN L TV/SAT VIDEO IN IN OUT MONITOR OUT 0.6 A MAX) AUDIO VIDEO OUT R ADAPTER PORT (OUTPUT 5 V 0.
Basic Setup Basic Setup 2 Connect the microphone to the MCACC SETUP MIC jack on the front panel. ! If you leave the GUI screen for over five minutes, the screen saver will appear. 3 Changing the OSD display language (OSD Language) 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. 1 Press u RECEIVER to switch on the receiver and your TV.
04 Basic Setup 5 Follow the instructions on-screen. Make sure the microphone is connected, and if you’re using a subwoofer, make sure it is switched on and set to a comfortable volume level. 6 Wait for the test tones to finish, then confirm the speaker configuration in the GUI screen. A progress report is displayed on-screen while the receiver outputs test tones to determine the speakers present in your setup. Try to be as quiet as possible while it’s doing this.
Basic Setup 5 Select the input(s) to which you’ve connected your component. For example, if your DVD player only has an optical output, you will need to change the DVD input function’s Digital In setting from COAX-1 (default) to the optical input you’ve connected it to. The numbering (OPT-1 to OPT-2) corresponds with the numbers beside the inputs on the back of the receiver. 6 When you’re finished, proceed to the settings for other inputs.
04 Basic Setup Operable functions/ items Descriptions SOUND RETRIEVER AIR Switches the input to ADAPTER PORT and plays compressed sound with high sound quality. 32 iPod iPhone iPad DIRECT CONTROL Switches the input to iPod/ USB and sets the mode allowing operation from the iPod. 28 4 When you’re finished, press RETURN. You will return to the Home Menu.
Basic playback Basic playback Playing a source Here are the basic instructions for playing a source (such as a DVD disc) with your home theater system. 1 Switch on your system components and receiver. Start by switching on the playback component (for example a DVD player), your TV and subwoofer (if you have one), then the receiver (press u RECEIVER). Make sure that the TV’s video input is set to this receiver. 2 Select the input function you want to play.
05 Basic playback 3 Use i/j to browse the selected category (e.g., albums). 2 Press iPod CTRL again to switch back to the receiver controls. ! Use k/l to move to previous/next levels. 4 Continue browsing until you arrive at what you want to play, then press d to start playback. 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.
Basic playback Button(s) What it does e Pauses/unpauses the slideshow. DISP Displays the photo information. a You can only use this button when Theme on the Slideshow Setup is set to Normal (OFF). About playable file formats 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.
05 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. 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 30 for more on how to do this. 1 Press TUNER to select the tuner.
Basic playback Searching for RDS programs % Press DISP for RDS information. One of the most useful features of RDS is the ability to search for a particular kind of radio program. You can search for any of the program types listed above. Each press changes the display as follows: ! Radio Text (RT) – Messages sent by the radio station. For example, a talk radio station may provide a phone number as RT. ! Program Service Name (PS) – The name of the radio station.
05 Basic playback ! When using the AS-BT200 only: This unit complies with Bluetooth Specifications Ver. 2.1. When this unit and another device equipped with Bluetooth wireless technology both comply with Bluetooth Specification Ver. 2.1, pairing of the two may be possible without the need for inputting a password. In this case, a passcode may be displayed on this receiver and on the device equipped with Bluetooth wireless technology.
Listening to your system Listening to your system Important ! The listening modes and many features described in this section may not be available depending on the current source, settings and status of the receiver. Auto playback There are many ways to listen back to sources using this receiver, but the simplest, most direct listening option is the Auto Surround feature. The receiver automatically detects what kind of source you’re playing and selects multichannel or stereo playback as necessary.
06 Listening to your system ! ENT.SHOW – Suitable for musical sources ! EXPANDED – Creates an extra wide stereo field ! TV SURROUND – Provides surround sound for both mono and stereo TV sources ! ADVANCED GAME – Suitable for video games ! SPORTS – Suitable for sports programs ! CLASSICAL – Gives a large concert hall-type sound ! ROCK/POP – Creates a live concert sound for rock and/or pop music ! UNPLUGGED – Suitable for acoustic music sources ! EXT.
Listening to your system 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. 1 Press mode. to the receiver operation 06 ! The PHASE CONTROL mode cannot be set to ON in the following cases: — When the PURE DIRECT mode is switched on.
07 Playback with HOME MEDIA GALLERY inputs Playback with HOME MEDIA GALLERY inputs Enjoying the Home Media Gallery ! Besides a PC, you can also play back audio files stored on your other components with the built-in media server function based on DLNA 1.0 or DLNA 1.5 framework and protocols (i.e. network-capable hard disks and audio systems).
Playback with HOME MEDIA GALLERY inputs Playback with Home Media Gallery Important ! When you play back audio files, ‘Connecting...’ is displayed before playback starts. The display may continue for several seconds depending on the type of file. ! In case a domain is configured in a Windows network environment, you cannot access a PC on the network while you are logged onto the domain. Instead of logging onto the domain, log onto the local machine.
07 Playback with HOME MEDIA GALLERY inputs 3 Use i/j to select ‘Get access code’, then press ENTER. The access code required for registration on the special Pioneer Internet radio site is displayed. Make a memo of this address. The following can be checked on the Help screen: ! Get access code – The access code required for registration on the special Pioneer Internet radio site is displayed.
Playback with HOME MEDIA GALLERY inputs DLNATM, the DLNA Logo and DLNA CERTIFIEDTM are trademarks, service marks, or certification marks of the Digital Living Network Alliance. Content playable over a network ! Even when encoded in a compatible format, some files may not play correctly. ! Movie or Photo files cannot be played back. ! There are cases where you cannot listen to an Internet radio station even if the station can be selected from a list of radio stations.
07 Playback with HOME MEDIA GALLERY inputs Category Extension AAC FLAC .m4a .aac .3gp .3g2 .
Control with HDMI function 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 or with a component of another make that supports the Control with HDMI functions 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.
08 Control with HDMI function 8 Select the ‘TV Audio’ setting you want. When a TV supporting the HDMI ARC (Audio Return Channel) function is connected to the receiver, the sound of the TV can be input via the HDMI OUT terminal. ! Normal – The TV’s sound is input from the Audio input terminals other than HDMI inputs. ! via HDMI – The TV’s sound is input via the HDMI terminal. This can only be selected when Control is set to ON. 9 When you’re finished, press HOME MENU.
Control with HDMI function 08 Cautions on the Control with HDMI function ! Connect the TV directly to this receiver. Interrupting a direct connection with other amps or an AV converter (such as an HDMI switch) can cause operational errors. ! Only connect components (Blu-ray Disc player, etc.) you intend to use as a source to the HDMI input of this receiver. Interrupting a direct connection with other amps or an AV converter (such as an HDMI switch) can cause operational errors.
09 Using other functions 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 ! Note that if a setting doesn’t appear in the AUDIO PARAMETER menu, it is unavailable due to the current source, settings and status of the receiver. 1 Press to the receiver operation mode, then press AUDIO PARAMETER. 2 Use i/j to select the setting you want to adjust.
Using other functions Setting What it does LFE (LFE Attenuate) Some audio sources include ultra-low bass tones. Set the LFE attenuator as necessary to prevent the ultra-low bass tones from distorting the sound from the speakers. The LFE is not limited when set to 0 dB, which is the recommended value. When set to –5 dB, –10 dB, –15 dB or –20 dB, the LFE is limited by the respective degree. When OFF is selected, no sound is output from the LFE channel.
09 Using other functions Setting the Video options There are a number of additional picture settings you can make using the VIDEO PARAMETER menu. The defaults, if not stated, are listed in bold. Important ! Note that if an option cannot be selected on the VIDEO PARAMETER menu, it is unavailable due to the current source, setting and status of the receiver. ! All of the setting items can be set for each input function. ! Setting items other than V.CONV can only be selected when V.CONV is set to ON.
Using other functions e ! This setting is only displayed when the video signals below are being input: — 480i or 576i analog video signals f ! This setting is only displayed when the video signals below are being input: — 480i, 576i, 480p, 576p, 720p, 1080i analog video signals — 480i, 576i, 480p, 576p, 720p, 1080i, 1080p, 1080p24 HDMI video signals g This adjustment is only possible when 480i signals are being input from the composite video jacks.
09 Using other functions Button(s) What it does Input function buttons Use to select the input function directly (this may not work for some functions) in the sub zone. MASTER VOLUME +/– Use to set the listening volume in the sub zone. MUTE Mutes the sound or restores the sound if it has been muted (adjusting the volume also restores the sound). a You can only use this button when Speaker System is set to ZONE 2.
Using other functions Default system settings Setting Default Dual Mono CH1 Setting Default DRC AUTO Digital Video Converter ON SACD Gain 0 dB SPEAKERS SB/FH LFE Attenuate 0 dB Speaker System Normal(SB/ FH) Auto delay OFF Speaker Setting Front SMALL Center SMALL FH/FW SMALL Surr SMALL SB SMALLx2 SW YES Surround Position IN REAR Crossover 80 Hz X-Curve OFF DIMMER Medium bright Inputs Digital Safety Effect Level 2 PL II Music Options 90 Other modes 50 Center Wid
10 Controlling the rest of your system Controlling the rest of your system About the Remote Setup menu 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. Setting What it does Preset recall Preset codes can be set for the various input functions.
Controlling the rest of your system 3 Use the number buttons to enter the 4-digit preset code. See Preset code list on page 85 . If the LED lights for one second and continues to flash, the setting has been successfully completed. When the preset code is fully input, the LED flashes three times to indicate that the setting has failed. If this happens, enter the 4-digit preset code again. 4 Repeat steps 2 through 3 for the other components you want to control.
10 Controlling the rest of your system 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. When direct function is on, any component you select (using the input function buttons) will be selected by both the receiver and the remote control. When you turn direct function off, you can operate the remote control without affecting the receiver.
Controlling the rest of your system Erasing the settings for the multi-operation Default preset codes Input function button Preset code DVD 2248 BD 2246 DVR/BDR 2238 Release the button after the LED flashes once. The LED continues to flash. ! To cancel the preset setup mode press RCU SETUP. HDMI 2247 TV/SAT 0186 CD 5066 VIDEO 1077 2 Press the input function button containing the program you want to cancel or the u SOURCE button for three seconds.
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 50 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 CTRL button. If you have two TVs, assign the main TV to the TV CTRL button.
Controlling the rest of your system Audio/Video components TV (Projector) Button(s) TV (Projector) u SOURCE POWER ON POWER ON/OFF 1 MOVIE — 2 STANDARD CLEAR CLEAR 3 DYNAMIC OPEN/CLOSE 4 USER1 ENTER 5 USER2 MSc 6 USER3 7 COLOR+ 8 SHARP+ 9 GAMMA Button(s) LD CD/CD-R/ SACD MD/DAT TAPE u SOURCE POWER ON/OFF POWER ON/OFF POWER ON/OFF Number buttons numerics numerics numerics k (dot) +10 >10/CLEAR ENTER (CLASS) ENTER DISC/ENTER TOP MENU — — — LEGATO LI
11 The Advanced MCACC menu The Advanced MCACC menu 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.
The Advanced MCACC menu 5 2nd reference point 3rd reference point 1 2 3 Main listening position 3 Connect the microphone to the MCACC SETUP MIC jack on the front panel. Make sure there are no obstacles between the speakers and the microphone. CONTROL ON / OFF 5V MCACC SETUP MIC iPod iPhone iPad 6 Wait for the Auto MCACC Setup to finish outputting test tones. A progress report is displayed on-screen while the receiver outputs test tones to determine the speakers present in your setup.
11 The Advanced MCACC menu 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 23 . You only need to make these settings once (unless you change the placement of your current speaker system or add new speakers).
The Advanced MCACC menu waves reflected off the walls in your listening area. This can have a negative effect on the overall sound, especially at certain lower frequencies. Depending on speaker placement, your listening position, and ultimately the shape of your room, it results in an overly resonant (‘boomy’) sound. The Standing Wave Control uses filters to reduce the effect of overly resonant sounds in your listening area.
11 The Advanced MCACC menu ! EQ OFF – You will see the reverb characteristics of your listening area without the equalization performed by this receiver (before calibration). ! EQ ON – You will see the reverb characteristics of your listening area with the equalization performed by this receiver (after calibration). Note that the EQ response may not appear entirely flat due to adjustments necessary for your listening area.
The Advanced MCACC menu Standing Wave Use this to display the standing wave related adjustment values for the various MCACC memories. See Standing Wave on page 58 for more on this. 1 Select ‘Standing Wave’ from the MCACC Data Check menu. 2 When ‘Filter Channel’ is highlighted, use i/j to select the channel for which you want to check standing wave control. The standing wave related calibration value for the selected channel stored at the selected MCACC preset and its graph are displayed.
12 The System Setup and Other Setup menus The System Setup and Other Setup menus Making receiver settings from the System Setup menu The following section describes how to change the speaker-related settings manually and make various other settings (input selection, OSD language selection, etc.). 1 Press u RECEIVER to switch on the receiver and your TV. Make sure that the TV’s video input is set to this receiver. 2 Press on the remote control, then press HOME MENU.
The System Setup and Other Setup menus applies to all MCACC presets, and cannot be set independently. ! If you’re using a THX speaker setup, set all speakers to SMALL. 1 Select ‘Speaker Setting’ from the Manual SP Setup menu. 2 Choose the set of speakers that you want to set, then select a speaker size. Use k/l to select the size (and number) of each of the following speakers: ! Front – Select LARGE if your front speakers reproduce bass frequencies effectively, or if you didn’t connect a subwoofer.
12 The System Setup and Other Setup menus 1 Select ‘Speaker Distance’ from the Manual SP Setup menu. Network Setup menu 2 Adjust the distance of each speaker using k/l. Setting up the network to listen to Internet radio on this receiver. You can adjust the distance of each speaker in 0.01 m Increments. 1 Press on the remote control, then press HOME MENU. 3 A Graphical User Interface (GUI) screen appears on your TV. Use i/j/k/l and ENTER to navigate through the screens and select menu items.
The System Setup and Other Setup menus Network Standby This setting allows the AVNavigator or iControlAV2 function for operating the receiver from a computer connected on the same LAN as the receiver to be used even when the receiver is in the standby mode. 1 Select ‘Network Standby’ from the Network Setup menu. 2 Specify whether the Network Standby is ON or OFF. ! ON – The AVNavigator or iControlAV2 function can be used even when the receiver is in the standby mode.
12 The System Setup and Other Setup menus The Other Setup menu The Other Setup menu is where you can make customized settings to reflect how you are using the receiver. 1 Press on the remote control, then press HOME MENU. A Graphical User Interface (GUI) screen appears on your TV. Use i/j/k/l and ENTER to navigate through the screens and select menu items. Press RETURN to exit the current menu. 2 Select ‘System Setup’ from the Home Menu. 3 Select ‘Other Setup’, then press ENTER.
The System Setup and Other Setup menus 12 Software Update messages Important ! DO NOT unplug the power cord during updating. ! When updating via the Internet, do not disconnect the LAN cable. When updating via a USB memory device, do not disconnect the USB memory device. 1 Select ‘Software Update’ from the Other Setup menu. 2 Status messages Descriptions NO UPDATE FILE No update file was found on the USB memory device. Store the file in the USB memory device’s root directory.
13 Additional information Additional information Symptom Remedy The receiver suddenly switches off or the FL OFF indicator blinks. There is a problem with the receiver’s power unit or fan. Try turning on the power. If the same thing happens, the receiver is damaged. Unplug the receiver from the wall and call a Pioneer authorized independent service company. (Other symptoms may appear when the power is turned on.
Additional information Symptom Remedy Symptom Remedy No sound from surround back speakers. Check that the surround back speakers are set to LARGE or SMALL, and the surround speakers are not set to NO (see Speaker Setting on page 62 ). No sound from one speaker. Check the speaker connection (see Connecting the speakers on page 12 ). Check the speaker level settings (see Channel Level on page 63 ). Check the speaker connections (see Connecting the speakers on page 12 ).
13 Additional information Symptom Remedy 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. Make sure that the input signal type is set to DIGITAL (see Choosing the input signal on page 34 ). Can’t record audio.
Additional information Settings Symptom Remedy Can’t record video. Check that the source is not copy-protected. Symptom Remedy The video converter is not available when making recordings. Check that the same type of video cable is used for connecting both the recorder and the video source (the one you want to record) to this receiver. The Auto MCACC Setup continually shows an error. The ambient noise level may be too high.
13 Additional information Professional Calibration EQ graphical output Symptom Remedy When playing a disc with the listening mode set to Auto Surround or ALC, 2 Pro Logic II or DTS Neo:6 appear on the receiver. Make sure that the receiver is set to AUTO or DIGITAL (see Choosing the input signal on page 34 ). Areas of the graph may appear identical (before and after) when there is little or no adjustment needed. During playback of DVD-Audio, the display shows PCM.
Additional information HDMI Symptom Remedy The HDMI indicator blinks continuously. Check all the points below. No picture or sound. This receiver is HDCP-compatible. Check that the components you are connecting are also HDCP-compatible. If they are not, please connect them using the component or composite video jacks. Symptom Remedy Noisy or distorted picture.
13 Additional information USB interface Troubleshooting 2 AVNavigator Symptom Causes Remedy AVNavigator cannot be installed. An error message may appear if there are not enough system resources available. Re-start the PC, then start the installer (AVNV_XXX_xxx.exe) with no other applications active. Installation of AVNavigator may fail because of incompatibilities with other applications. Try the following, in the order indicated. 1.
Additional information Symptoms Causes Remedies Symptoms Causes Remedies Cannot detect USB keyboard. The USB keyboard is routed through a USB hub. This receiver is not compatible with USB hubs. Plug the keyboard directly into the receiver. The audio files stored on components on the network, such as a PC, cannot be played back. Windows Media Player 11 or Windows Media Player 12 is not currently installed on your PC. Install Windows Media Player 11 or Windows Media Player 12 on your PC (page 36).
13 Additional information Symptoms Causes Audio playback is undesirably The audio file currently being stopped or disturbed. played back was not recorded in a format playable on this receiver. Remedies 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 39).
Additional information If the settings can be displayed, change the IP address settings of the receiver and wireless LAN converter as necessary. The IP address settings of the receiver and wireless LAN converter do not match the settings of the wireless LAN router, etc. ! Check the IP address settings of the receiver and wireless LAN converter (including the DHCP setting). If the receiver’s DHCP setting is “ON”, turn the receiver’s power off, then turn the power back on.
13 Additional information Important information regarding the HDMI connection There are cases where you may not be able to route HDMI signals through this receiver (this depends on the HDMI-equipped component you are connecting-check with the manufacturer for HDMI compatibility information). If you aren’t receiving HDMI signals properly through this receiver (from your component), please try one of the following configurations when connecting up.
Additional information About FLAC FLAC Decoder Copyright © 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007 Josh Coalson Redistribution and use in source and binary forms, with or without modification, are permitted provided that the following conditions are met: ! Redistributions of source code must retain the above copyright notice, this list of conditions and the following disclaimer.
13 Additional information Multichannel signal formats Input signal format Glossary Auto Surround / ALC PURE DIRECT / DIRECT Dolby Digital EX (6.1 channel flagged) Dolby TrueHD EX (6.1 channel flagged) Dolby Digital EX 2 Pro Logic IIx MOVIE Dolby Digital EX 2 Pro Logic IIx MOVIE DTS-HD Master Audio ES (6.1 channel flagged) DTS-ES (Matrix) DTS-ES (Matrix) DTS-ES (6.1 channel sources/6.1 channel flagged) DTS-ES (Matrix/Discrete) DTS-ES (Matrix/Discrete) DTS sources (5.
Additional information 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. Calibrating the sound field/ Improving the sound quality Phase Control The Phase Control technology incorporated into this receiver’s design provides coherent sound reproduction through the use of phase matching for an optimal sound image at your listening position.
13 Additional information ! Windows Media Player 12 (for Windows 7) For more information check the official Microsoft website. Windows Media DRM Windows Media DRM is a DRM (Digital Rights Management) service for the Windows Media platform. It is designed to provide secure delivery of audio and/or video content over an IP network to a PC or other playback device in such a way that the distributor can control how that content is used.
Additional information Features index Operation Mode See Operation Mode Setup on page 25 . AVNavigator See About using AVNavigator (included CD-ROM) on page 5 . Full Auto MCACC vTuner Advanced Video Adjust See Listening to Internet radio stations on page 37 . See Setting the Video options on page 46 . DLNA See The Other Setup menu on page 66 . AirPlay See Using AirPlay on iPod touch, iPhone, iPad and iTunes on page 36 .
13 Additional information Specifications Audio Section Rated power output (1 kHz, 6 W, 1 %) Front, Center, Surround, Surround back ..........................................150 W per channel Rated power output (20 Hz to 20 kHz, 8 W, 0.09 %) Front, Center, Surround, Surround back ..........................................105 W per channel Total harmonic distortion .................0.06 % (20 Hz to 20 kHz, 50 W/ch, 8 W) Guaranteed speaker impedance........
Additional information Preset code list You should have no problem controlling a component if you find the manufacturer in this list, but please note that there are cases where codes for the manufacturer in the list will not work for the model that you are using. There are also cases where only certain functions may be controllable after assigning the proper preset code. Important ! We do not guarantee the operations of all the manufacturers and devices listed.
13 Additional information JVC 0019, 0020, 0032, 0034, 0077, 5064 Kaisui 0026, 0027, 0028, 0036, 0039, 0040, 0113, 0114 Kamosonic 0026 Kamp 0026, 0113 Kapsch 0031 Karcher 0010, 0026, 0027, 0037, 0040 Kawasho 0113 Kendo 0010, 0029, 0030, 0040 KIC 0114 Kingsley 0026, 0113 Kneissel 0010, 0018, 0040 Kolster 0034, 0040 Konka 0028 Korpel 0034, 0037, 0040 Korting 0010, 0023 Kosmos 0040 Koyoda 0027 KTV 0026, 0114 Kyoto 0113, 0114 Lasat 0010 Lenco 0027, 0039 Lenoir 0026, 0027, 0039 Leyco 0025, 0034, 0037, 0040 LG 0
Additional information DVD 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).
13 Additional information GEC 1006 Geloso 1007 General 1004 General Technic 1002 GoldHand 1007, 1017 Goldstar 1000, 1015 Goodmans 1000, 1003, 1004, 1005, 1007, 1017, 1018 Graetz 1001 Granada 1006 Grandin 1000, 1003, 1004, 1005, 1007, 1017, 1018 Grundig 1006 ,1007 Hanseatic 1005, 1006, 1018 Harwood 1017 HCM 1007, 1017 Hinari 1002, 1007, 1017, 1018 Hisawa 1002 Hitachi 1000, 1001, 1006, 1012 Hypson 1002, 1007, 1017, 1018 Impego 1004 Imperial 1000 Inno Hit 1003, 1004, 1006, 1007, 1017, 1018 Innovation 1002 In
13 Additional information Freecom 6112 FTEmaximal 6056, 6065 Fuba 6053, 6105, 6137, 6083, 6102, 6072 Fujitsu 6164, 6165, 6166 Galaxis 6096, 6143 Gardiner 6055 Garnet 6068 GbSAT 6072 Gecco 6122, 6075 General Satellite 6117 Globo 6106, 6103, 6114, 6075, 6133 GOD Digital 6090 Gold Box 6096, 6095 Gold Vision 6123 Golden Interstar 6126 Goodmans 6052, 6130, 6093, 6140, 6147, 6066, 6094, 6077 Gran Prix 6106 Granada 6052 Grandin 6104 Grocos 6115, 6062 Grundig 6108, 6096, 6053, 6093, 6140, 6094, 6077, 6066 Haensel
13 Additional information Universum 6053, 6089, 6105, 6131, 6106, 6091, 6103 Van Hunen 6102 Variosat 6053 VEA 6121 Ventana 6090 Vestel 6089, 6103, 6093, 6094 VH Sat 6105 Viasat 6149 Viola Digital 6108 Vision 6104, 6065 Visionic 6126 Visiosat 6089, 6130, 6056, 6120, 6062, 6067 Vitecom 6120 Volcasat 6121 VTech 6055 Wetekom 6112 Wewa 6052 Wharfedale 6093, 6141, 6094 Wisi 6053, 6132, 6105, 6137, 6052, 6112, 6131, 6106, 6128, 6075 Worldsat 6089, 6072, 6103, 6070 WorthIt! 6066 Woxter 6121 Xoro 6067 Xsat 6057,
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