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  • Page 1 Operating Instructions AV Receiver...
  • Page 2 IMPORTANT CAUTION Read these instructions. Only use attachments/accessories specified by RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK the manufacturer. Keep these instructions. DO NOT OPEN Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or Heed all warnings. table specified by the manufacturer, or sold with The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, CAUTION: The exclamation point within an equilateral...
  • Page 3 (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. Product Name: AV Receiver Model Number: SC-89 Responsible Party Name: PIONEER ELECTRONICS (USA) INC. SERVICE SUPPORT DIVISION Address: 1925 E. DOMINGUEZ ST. LONG BEACH, CA 90810-1003, U.S.A. Phone: 1-800-421-1404 URL: http://www.pioneerelectronics.com...

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Thank you for buying this Pioneer product. Please read through these operating instruc- 04 Basic Setup How to use the built-in AVNavigator ..........................49 tions so you will know how to operate your model properly. Automatically conducting optimum sound tuning (Full Auto MCACC) ..............51 Contents The Input Setup menu ..............................52...
  • Page 5 10 Controlling the rest of your system 14 Additional information About the Remote Setup menu............................92 Surround sound formats ...............................127 Operating multiple receivers ............................92 SABRE DAC .................................127 Setting the remote to control other components ......................92 About HDMI ..................................127 Selecting preset codes directly ............................92 HDBaseT ..................................127 Programming signals from other remote controls .......................93 HTC Connect ...................................127...
  • Page 6 Flow of settings on the receiver Changing the OSD display language (OSD Language) (page 54 Using the AVNavigator functions (page 49 Flow for connecting and setting the receiver MCACC speaker settings The unit is a full-fledged AV receiver equipped with an abundance of functions and terminals. It can be used eas- Automatically conducting optimum sound tuning (Full Auto MCACC) page 51 ily after following the procedure below to make the connections and settings.
  • Page 7 　 　 Before you start 　 Our philosophy ..........................8 Features ............................8 Checking what’s in the box ......................11 Installing the receiver ........................11 　 Loading the batteries ........................11 Operating range of remote control unit ..................12...

  • Page 8: Our Philosophy

    This function automatically corrects phase shifting on such discs and broadcasts. This function is particu- Pioneer is dedicated to making your home theater listening experience as close as possible to the vision of the larly effective when playing multi-channel music containing low frequency effects (LFE).

  • Page 9: Before You Start

    Before you start 　 Network Connectivity 　 Roku Ready ® USB-DAC (NATIVE DSD and LPCM transmission supported) ® This receiver is a certified Roku Ready device. By just plugging the Roku Streaming Stick into the MHL port, SC-89 only you can enjoy the hottest movies, TV shows, music, games and more on your TV by streaming it directly from the Music files on a computer can be played by connecting the receiver with the computer using a commercially Internet.
  • Page 10 Before you start 　 Playback/Processing Installation 　 Dolby Atmos Built-in AVNavigator This AV receiver supports the latest Dolby Atmos surround sound system. Dolby Atmos is a new technology in When accessing the receiver from the browser of your smartphone, tablet, Windows PC or Mac, you can use which, through real time calculation of audio data and meta data (position and time information) included in the Wiring Navi, which explains how to connect or Interactive Operation Guide, which visually and intelligibly audio signal, a surround sound space is achieved irrespective of the speaker layout and number of speakers.

  • Page 11: Checking What's In The Box

    Unauthorized transfer, duplication, broadcast, public transmission, translation, sales, lending or other such matters that go beyond the scope of “personal use” or “citation” as defined by Copyright Law may be subject to punitive actions. Permission to use this CD-ROM is granted under license by PIONEER HOME ELECTRONICS WARNING CORPORATION.

  • Page 12: Operating Range Of Remote Control Unit

    Before you start 　 Operating range of remote control unit 　 The remote control may not work properly if: ! There are obstacles between the remote control and the receiver’s remote sensor. ! Direct sunlight or fluorescent light is shining onto the remote sensor. ! The receiver is located near a device that is emitting infrared rays.
  • Page 13 　 　 Controls and displays 　 Remote control ..........................14 Display ............................16 Front panel ............................. 17 　...

  • Page 14: Remote Control

    Controls and displays 　 The remote has been conveniently color-coded according to component control using the following system: Remote control ! White – Receiver control, TV control 　 ! Blue – Operation of other devices and each input (TUNER, etc.) (See pages This section explains how to operate the remote control for the receiver.

  • Page 15: Controls And Displays

    Controls and displays 　 13 Remote control LED Lights when a command is sent from the remote control. 　 14 SUB ZONE CONTROL buttons ! Z2 (ZONE 2) – Holding down this button (for 1.5 seconds) until the remote control LED flashes one time, the mode changes to Zone 2 operation.

  • Page 16: Display

    Controls and displays 　 (PHASE CONTROL) Display 　 Lights when the Phase Control (page 67 ) or Full Band Phase Control (page 68 ) is switched on. Lights when the input signal level is lowered to reduce distortion (page 81 DIGITAL PLUS FULL BAND TUNED...

  • Page 17: Front Panel

    Controls and displays 　 MASTER VOLUME dial Front panel 　 Front panel controls To access the front panel controls, catch the sides of the door with your fingers and pull forward. 　 INPU SELE STAN MCACC PRO FL OFF HDMI iPod iPhone 　...
  • Page 18 Controls and displays 　 21 iPod/iPhone terminals Use to connect your Apple iPod/iPhone as an audio source (page 44 ), or connect a USB device for audio and 　 photo playback (page 45 22 HDMI 5 INPUT terminal Use for connection to a compatible HDMI device (Video camera, etc.) (page 46 　...
  • Page 19 　 　 Connecting your equipment 　 Connecting your equipment ......................20 Rear panel ............................20 Determining the speakers’ application ..................21 Placing the speakers ........................24 　 Connecting the speakers ....................... 25 Installing your speaker system ..................... 27 About the audio connection ......................33 About the video converter ......................

  • Page 20: Connecting Your Equipment

    Connecting your equipment 　 SC-87 Connecting your equipment 　 (10/100) This receiver provides you with many connection possibilities, but it doesn’t have to be difficult. This chapter DC OUTPUT OUT 1 OUT 2 OUT 3 BD IN for WIRELESS LAN HDMI (CONTROL) (HDZONE)

  • Page 21: Determining The Speakers' Application

    Connecting your equipment 　 [B] 9.2 channel surround system (Top middle/Front height) connection Determining the speakers’ application 　 ! Speaker System setting: 7.2.2ch TMd/FH This unit is equipped with speaker terminals for 11 channels, allowing users to select a variety of speaker layouts/ usage patterns according to their tastes.

  • Page 22: Tion (Multi Zone

    Connecting your equipment 　 [D] 7.2 channel surround system & Speaker B connection [F] 7.2 channel surround system & HDZONE connection (Multi Zone) 　 ! Speaker System setting: 7.2ch + Speaker B ! Speaker System setting: 7.2ch + HDZONE With these connections you can simultaneously enjoy 7.2-channel surround sound in the main zone with stereo playback on another component in HDZONE.

  • Page 23: Tion (Multi Zone

    Connecting your equipment 　 [H-1] 5.2 channel surround system & ZONE 2/ZONE 3 connection (Multi Zone) [J] 5.2 channel surround system & Front and Surround Bi-amping connection 　 [H-2] 5.2 channel surround system & ZONE 2/HDZONE connection (Multi Zone) (High quality surround) [H-3] Multi-ZONE Music connection ! Speaker System setting: 5.2ch F+Surr Bi-Amp Bi-amping connection of the front and surround speakers for high sound quality with 5.2-channel surround...

  • Page 24: Placing The Speakers

    Connecting your equipment 　 [L] 5.2 channel surround system & Center and Surround Bi-amping Placing the speakers 　 connection (High quality surround) Refer to the chart below for placement of the speakers you intend to connect. ! Speaker System setting: 5.2ch C+Surr Bi-Amp Bi-amping connection of the center and surround speakers for high sound quality with 5.2-channel surround Listener speaker placement guidelines sound.

  • Page 25: Connecting The Speakers

    Connecting your equipment 　 Layout as seen from the side Connecting the speakers 　 TFwL / TMdL / TBwL / Each speaker connection on the receiver comprises a positive (+) and negative (–) terminal. Make sure to match TFwR TMdR TBwR these up with the terminals on the speakers themselves.
  • Page 26 Connecting your equipment 　 Banana plug connections Bi-wiring your speakers 　 If you want to use speaker cables terminated with banana plugs, screw the speaker terminal fully shut, then plug Your speakers can also be bi-wired if they support bi-amping. ! With these connections, the Speaker System setting makes no difference.

  • Page 27: Installing Your Speaker System

    Connecting your equipment 　 [B] 9.2 channel surround system (Top middle/Front height) connection Installing your speaker system 　 ! Select ‘7.2.2ch TMd/FH’ from the Speaker System menu. At the very least, front left and right speakers only are necessary. Note that your main surround speakers should Speaker system setting page 106 to do this.
  • Page 28 Connecting your equipment 　 [C] 9.2 channel surround system (Top forward/Top backward) connection [D] 7.2 channel surround system & Speaker B connection 　 ! Select ‘5.2.4ch’ from the Speaker System menu. ! Select ‘7.2ch + Speaker B’ from the Speaker System menu. Speaker system setting page 106 to do this.
  • Page 29 Connecting your equipment 　 [E] 7.2 channel surround system & Front Bi-amping connection (High quality [F] 7.2 channel surround system & HDZONE connection (Multi Zone) 　 surround) ! Select ‘7.2ch + HDZONE’ from the Speaker System menu. Speaker system setting page 106 to do this.
  • Page 30 Connecting your equipment 　 [G] 5.2 channel surround system & Front Bi-amping connection (High quality [H-1] 5.2 channel surround system & ZONE 2/ZONE 3 connection (Multi Zone) 　 surround) & HDZONE connection (Multi Zone) [H-2] 5.2 channel surround system & ZONE 2/HDZONE connection (Multi Zone) [H-3] Multi-ZONE Music connection ! Select ‘5.2 Bi-Amp+HDZONE’...
  • Page 31 Connecting your equipment 　 [I] 5.2 channel surround system & Speaker B Bi-amping connection [J] 5.2 channel surround system & Front and Surround Bi-amping connection 　 (High quality surround) ! Select ‘5.2ch + SP-B Bi-Amp’ from the Speaker System menu. Speaker system setting page 106 to do this.
  • Page 32 Connecting your equipment 　 [K] 5.2 channel surround system & Front and Center Bi-amping connection [L] 5.2 channel surround system & Center and Surround Bi-amping 　 (High quality surround) connection (High quality surround) ! Select ‘5.2ch F+C Bi-Amp’ from the Speaker System menu. ! Select ‘5.2ch C+Surr Bi-Amp’...

  • Page 33: About The Audio Connection

    Connecting your equipment 　 About the audio connection About the video converter 　 The video converter ensures that all video sources are output through the HDMI OUT 1 and HDMI OUT 2 Types of cables and terminals Transferable audio signals terminals.

  • Page 34: About Hdmi

    Connecting your equipment 　 About HDMI Connecting your TV and playback components 　 The HDMI connection transfers uncompressed digital video, as well as almost every kind of digital audio. This receiver incorporates High-Definition Multimedia Interface (HDMI ® ) technology. Connecting using HDMI This receiver supports the functions described below through HDMI connections.

  • Page 35: Connecting Your Dvd Player With No Hdmi Output

    Connecting your equipment 　 ! When connecting to an HDMI/DVI-compatible monitor using the HDMI OUT 2 terminal, switch the HDMI Connecting your DVD player with no HDMI output output setting to OUT 2 or OUT 1+2. See Switching the HDMI output page 86 　...

  • Page 36: Connecting Your Tv With No Hdmi Input

    Connecting your equipment 　 ! In order to listening to HD audio with this receiver, connect an HDMI cable, and use analog video cable for Connecting your TV with no HDMI input video signal input. 　 This diagram shows connections of a TV (with no HDMI input) and DVD player (or other playback component) to Depending on the player, it may not be possible to output video signals to both HDMI and other video output the receiver.

  • Page 37: Connecting An Hdd/Dvd Recorder, Bd Recorder And Other Video Sources

    Connecting your equipment 　 ! If your HDD/DVD recorder, BD recorder, etc., is equipped with an HDMI output terminal, we recommend con- Connecting an HDD/DVD recorder, BD recorder and other video necting it to the receiver’s HDMI DVR/BDR IN terminal. When doing so, also connect the receiver and TV by 　...

  • Page 38: Connecting A Satellite/Cable Receiver Or Other Set-Top Box

    Connecting your equipment 　 ! If your set-top box is equipped with an HDMI output terminal, we recommend connecting it to the receiver’s Connecting a satellite/cable receiver or other set-top box HDMI SAT/CBL IN terminal. When doing so, also connect the receiver and TV by HDMI (see Connecting using 　...

  • Page 39: Connecting Other Audio Components

    Connecting your equipment 　 Connecting other audio components Connecting additional amplifiers 　 This receiver has both digital and analog inputs, allowing you to connect audio components for playback. This receiver has more than enough power for any home use, but it’s possible to add additional amplifiers to every When you set up the receiver you’ll need to tell the receiver which input you connected the component to (see channel of your system using the pre-outs.

  • Page 40: Connecting Am/Fm Antennas

    Connecting your equipment 　 Connecting external antennas Connecting AM/FM antennas 　 To improve FM reception, connect an external FM antenna to FM UNBAL 75 W. Connect the AM loop antenna and the FM wire antenna as shown below. To improve reception and sound quality, connect external antennas (see Connecting external antennas page 40...

  • Page 41: Multi-Zone Setup

    Connecting your equipment 　 MULTI-ZONE setup Notes 　 This receiver can power up to four independent systems in separate rooms after you have made the proper ! When any of the INTERNET RADIO, PANDORA, MEDIA SERVER, FAVORITES, iPod/USB or ADAPTER PORT MULTI-ZONE connections.
  • Page 42 Connecting your equipment 　 MULTI-ZONE setup using speaker terminals (ZONE 2) Secondary MULTI-ZONE setup using speaker terminals (ZONE 3) 　 You must select ZONE 2 in Speaker system setting (page 106 ) to use this setup. You must select 5.2 +ZONE 2+ZONE 3 in Speaker system setting page 106 to use this setup.

  • Page 43: Connecting To The Network Through Lan Interface

    Connecting your equipment 　 Multi-zone connection using the HDMI terminal and speaker terminals (HDZONE) Connecting to the network through LAN interface 　 By connecting this receiver to the network via the LAN terminal, you can listen to Internet radio stations. To listen Important to Internet radio stations, you must sign a contract with an ISP (Internet Service Provider) beforehand.

  • Page 44: Connecting Optional Bluetooth Adapter

    ! The Bluetooth wireless technology enabled device must support A2DP profiles. iPod iPhone AUTO/ALC/ DIRECT CONTROL DIRECT STATUS BAND TUNER EDIT ! Pioneer does not guarantee proper connection and operation of this unit with all Bluetooth wireless technology 　 enabled devices. Bluetooth ADAPTER ® HDMI 5 INPUT 　...

  • Page 45: Connecting A Usb Device

    Connecting your equipment 　 Connecting a USB device Connecting an MHL-compatible device 　 It is possible to play audio and photo files by connecting USB devices to this receiver. An MHL-compatible mobile device can be connected to enjoy 3D/Full-HD videos, high quality multi-channel audio, and photos etc., with charge the battery on the receiver.

  • Page 46: Connecting An Hdmi-Equipped Component To The Front Panel Input

    Connecting your equipment 　 Connecting an HDMI-equipped component to the front panel Connecting to a wireless LAN 　 input 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. iPod iPhone AUTO/ALC/ DIRECT CONTROL...

  • Page 47: Connecting An Ir Receiver

    A damaged power cord can cause a fire or give you an electric shock. Check the power cord once in a while. If you find it damaged, ask your nearest Pioneer authorized independent service company for a replacement.
  • Page 48 　 　 Basic Setup 　 How to use the built-in AVNavigator ..................49 Automatically conducting optimum sound tuning (Full Auto MCACC) ........51 The Input Setup menu ........................52 Operation Mode Setup ......................... 53 　 Changing the OSD display language (OSD Language)............... 54 About the Home Menu .........................

  • Page 49: How To Use The Built-In Avnavigator

    Basic Setup 　 ! With a Windows PC other than Windows XP, you can use the following method to launch AVNavigator. How to use the built-in AVNavigator Launch Explorer and right-click <SC-89> or <SC-87> displayed in the ‘Network’ folder, then click 　...

  • Page 50: Basic Setup

    Basic Setup 　 ! When using an iPad/iPhone/iPod touch, from the App Store, download iControlAV5, which is a free applica- Select and use the desired function. tion. After launching iControlAV5, follow the instructions on the screen. After that, on the Home screen, tap AVNavigator includes the following functions: 　...

  • Page 51: Automatically Conducting Optimum Sound Tuning (Full Auto Mcacc)

    Basic Setup 　 The Full Auto MCACC display appears once the microphone is connected. Automatically conducting optimum sound tuning (Full Auto 　 MCACC) 1a.Full Auto MCACC A/V RECEIVER Speaker System : Normal(SB/FH) The Full Auto MCACC Setup measures the acoustic characteristics of your listening area, taking into account EQ Type –...

  • Page 52: The Input Setup Menu

    Basic Setup 　 1a.Full Auto MCACC 1a.Full Auto MCACC The Input Setup menu A/V RECEIVER A/V RECEIVER 　 Now Analyzing... You only need to make settings in the Input Setup menu if you didn’t hook up your digital equipment according Environment Check to the default settings (see Input function default and possible settings...

  • Page 53: Operation Mode Setup

    Basic Setup 　 Input function default and possible settings Operation Mode Setup 　 The terminals on the receiver generally correspond to the name of one of the input functions. If you have con- This receiver is equipped with a great number of functions and settings. The Operation Mode feature is provided nected components to this receiver differently from (or in addition to) the defaults below, see The Input Setup for users who find it difficult to master all these functions and settings.

  • Page 54: Changing The Osd Display Language (Osd Language)

    Basic Setup 　 Operable settings/items Descriptions Page About the Home Menu 　 V.HEIGHT Creates a virtual height channel sound for playback. This receiver’s Home Menu (HOME MENU) can be used to make various settings and to check and adjust items (Virtual Height) that have been set.

  • Page 55: Basic Playback

    　 　 Basic playback 　 Playing a source ..........................56 Playing an iPod ..........................57 Playing a USB device ........................58 Playing an MHL-compatible device ....................60 　 Playing music from a computer ....................60 Listening to the radio ........................61 Bluetooth ADAPTER for Wireless Enjoyment of Music ..............

  • Page 56: Basic Playback Playing A Source

    Basic playback 　 Playing a source Note 　 Here are the basic instructions for playing a source (such as a DVD disc) with your home theater system. Depending on the input to be played, the playback operation can in some cases be performed using the on- screen display.

  • Page 57: Playing An Ipod

    Use i/j to browse the selected category (e.g., albums). ! Installing software versions other than indicated on the website of Pioneer to your iPod/iPhone may result in ! Use k/l to move to previous/next levels. incompatibility with this receiver.

  • Page 58: Playing A Usb Device

    (MP3 players) of format FAT16/32. ! Pioneer cannot guarantee compatibility (operation and/or bus power) with all USB mass storage devices and assumes no responsibility for any loss of data that may occur when connected to this receiver.

  • Page 59: About Playable File Formats

    Pro, Lossless, Voice. .mp3 MPEG-1 Audio Layer-3 Channel 2 ch e Uncompressed FLAC files are not supported. Pioneer does not guarantee playback. <a> f DSD files cannot be played in the sub zone. Bitrate 8 kbps to 320 kbps...

  • Page 60: Playing An Mhl-Compatible Device

    Basic playback 　 Playing an MHL-compatible device Playing music from a computer 　 MHL (Mobile High-definition Link) is an interface standard for transmitting digital signals with mobile devices. SC-89 only MHL can carry high quality multi-channel audio data and 3D/Full-HD video formats. Use this function to play digital audio input to the unit’s rear panel USB-DAC IN terminal.

  • Page 61: Controls And Displays Listening To The Radio

    Basic playback 　 Saving station presets Listening to the radio 　 If you often listen to a particular radio station, it’s convenient to have the receiver store the frequency for easy The following steps show you how to tune in to FM and AM radio broadcasts using the automatic (search) and recall whenever you want to listen to that station.

  • Page 62: Bluetooth Adapter For Wireless Enjoyment Of Music

    Basic playback 　 Pairing the Bluetooth ADAPTER and Bluetooth wireless technology device Bluetooth ADAPTER for Wireless Enjoyment of Music 　 “Pairing” must be done before you start playback of Bluetooth wireless technology content using the Bluetooth ADAPTER. Make sure to perform pairing the first time you operate the system or any time pairing data is cleared. Device not equipped with The pairing step is necessary to register the Bluetooth wireless technology device to enable Bluetooth communi- Bluetooth...
  • Page 63 ® word mark and logos are registered trademarks owned by Bluetooth SIG, Inc. and any use of such marks by PIONEER CORPORATION is under license. Other trademarks and trade names are those of their respective owners. ! With this receiver, when an iPod is connected or disconnected while the music of a Bluetooth wireless technol- ogy device is playing, the connection with the Bluetooth wireless technology device may be canceled.
  • Page 64 　 　 Listening to your system 　 Enjoying various types of playback using the listening modes ..........65 Selecting MCACC presets ......................67 Choosing the input signal ......................67 Better sound using Phase Control ....................67 　 Better sound using Phase Control and Full Band Phase Control ..........68...

  • Page 65: Enjoying Various Types Of Playback Using The Listening Modes

    Listening to your system 　 Standard surround sound Enjoying various types of playback using the listening modes 　 The following modes provide basic surround sound for stereo and multichannel sources. Using this receiver, you can listen to any source in surround sound. However, the options available will depend on your speaker setup and the type of source you’re listening to.

  • Page 66: Using The Advanced Surround Effects

    Listening to your system 　 Using the Advanced surround effects Using Stream Direct 　 The Advanced surround effects can be used for a variety of additional surround sound effects. Most Advanced Use the Stream Direct modes when you want to hear the truest possible reproduction of a source. All unneces- Surround modes are designed to be used with film soundtracks, but some modes are also suited for music sary signal processing is bypassed, and you’re left with the pure analog or digital sound source.

  • Page 67: Connecting Your Equipment Selecting Mcacc Presets

    Listening to your system 　 Selecting MCACC presets Better sound using Phase Control 　 ! Default setting: MEMORY 1 This receiver’s Phase Control feature uses phase correction measures to make sure your sound source arrives at If you have calibrated your system for different listening positions, you can switch between settings to suit the the listening position in phase, preventing unwanted distortion and/or coloring of the sound.

  • Page 68: Better Sound Using Phase Control And Full Band Phase Control

    Listening to your system 　 Using the Full Band Phase Control’s FRONT ALIGN function Better sound using Phase Control and Full Band Phase Control 　 Full Band Phase Control calibrates frequency phase disturbances (group delay) for the full speaker band (Full This receiver is equipped with the two types of functions that correct phase distortion and group delay: Phase Band) (SYMMETRY), but with this unit it is also possible to calibrate the frequency phase characteristics of other Control and Full Band Phase Control.
  • Page 69 　 　 Playback with NETWORK features 　 Introduction ........................... 70 Playback with Network functions ....................71 About network playback ......................74 About playable file formats ......................75 　...

  • Page 70: Introduction

    About the Spotify audio stream playback function page 73 iPhone, iPad and the software versions for iTunes that are indicated on the Pioneer website. AirPlay may not be compatible with iPod, iPhone, iPad or iTunes software versions other than those indicated on the Pioneer Notes website.

  • Page 71: Playback With Network Functions

    HTC Connect Certified Smartphones ! Internet radio stations – See Listening to Internet radio stations page 71 The HTC Connect-compatible smartphones, Please check Pioneer website for up to date information about com- ! Pandora – See Listening to Pandora Internet Radio page 72 patible devices and audio format support.
  • Page 72 Use i/j to select ‘Help’, then press ENTER. 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 –...
  • Page 73 Playback with NETWORK features 　 In order to use the Spotify audio stream playback function from the Spotify About the Spotify audio stream playback function application 　 Spotify is a music streaming distribution service managed and operated by Spotify Ltd. and distributing music To use the Spotify audio stream playback function, select this unit on the Spotify application.

  • Page 74: About Network Playback

    ! Some functions may not be supported depending on the server type or version used. Pioneer is not responsible for any malfunction of the player and/or the NETWORK features due to communica- ! Supported file formats vary by server. As such, files not supported by your server are not displayed on this unit.

  • Page 75: About Playable File Formats

    <a> cally, Pro, Lossless, Voice. Bitrate 8 kbps to 320 kbps e Uncompressed FLAC files are not supported. Pioneer does not guarantee playback. VBR/CBR Supported/Supported f DSD files cannot be played in the sub zone. 32 kHz, 44.1 kHz, 48 kHz, Sampling frequency 88.2 kHz, 96 kHz, 176.4 kHz,...

  • Page 76: Control With Hdmi Function

    　 　 Control with HDMI function 　 About the Control with HDMI function ..................77 Making Control with HDMI connections ..................77 HDMI Setup ............................ 77 Before using synchronization ....................... 78 　 About synchronized operations ....................78 Setting the PQLS function ......................78 About Sound Retriever Link and Stream Smoother Link ............

  • Page 77: About The Control With Hdmi Function

    　 Select ‘HDMI Setup’, then press ENTER. Synchronized operations below with a Control with HDMI-compatible Pioneer TV or Blu-ray Disc player are pos- Select the ‘Control’ setting you want. sible when the component is connected to the receiver using an HDMI cable.

  • Page 78: Before Using Synchronization

    81 than one connected by HDMI. The operations below can also be used on Pioneer Control with HDMI-compatible TVs. ! When the receiver’s volume is adjusted or the sound is muted, the volume status is displayed on the TV’s screen.

  • Page 79: Cautions On The Control With Hdmi Function

    Control with HDMI function 　 Stream Smoother Link 　 Using the Control with HDMI function, the receiver automatically detects whether a compressed video file is being played on the player, and if so automatically activates the Stream Smoother function. To activate the Stream Smoother Link function, make the setting below. Set the HDMI Setup’s Control to ON, and set the Control Mode setting to ON.

  • Page 80: Using Other Functions

    　 　 Using other functions 　 Setting the Audio options ......................81 Setting the Video options ......................83 Switching the output (OUTPUT PARAMETER) ................85 HDMI 4K/60p signal output setting ..................... 86 　 Changing the channel level while listening ................87 Using the MULTI-ZONE controls ....................

  • Page 81: Setting The Audio Options

    Using other functions 　 Setting What it does Option(s) Setting the Audio options 　 TREBLE c –6 to +6 (dB) d Adjusts the amount of treble. There are a number of additional sound settings you can make using the AUDIO PARAMETER menu. The <a>...
  • Page 82 Using other functions 　 Setting What it does Option(s) Setting What it does Option(s) 　 This is useful if you find there is a slight delay before OFF recognizes V.HEIGHT When you’re not using front height speakers, selecting this mode the PCM signal on a CD, for instance.

  • Page 83: Setting The Video Options

    Using other functions 　 m ! This can be set when MANUAL is selected for V.SPs. Video parameter menu ! You can’t use the Virtual Surround Back mode when the headphones are connected to this receiver or when any of the stereo, 　...
  • Page 84 Using other functions 　 Setting What it does Option(s) Setting What it does Option(s) 　 Reduces noise in the input’s color (C) signal. Adjusts the contrast between light and dark. c 0 to +8 d <d, e> Default: 0 CONTRAST c –6 to +6 d 　...

  • Page 85: Switching The Output (Output Parameter)

    Using other functions 　 a ! The default value changes depending on the type of input (page 90 Switching the output (OUTPUT PARAMETER) ! If the video picture deteriorates when this settings is switched ON, switch it OFF. 　 ! When connected with a video device using the component video input terminals, set this setting to ON and view the HDMI You can press OUT P.

  • Page 86: Hdmi 4K/60P Signal Output Setting

    Using other functions 　 Use k/l to select the output settings for the HDMI OUT 3 terminal. Please wait a while when Please wait ... is displayed. Note 　 The setting switches between ON and OFF each time this is pressed. ! When 7.2ch + Speaker B or 5.2ch + SP-B Bi-Amp is selected for the Speaker System setting (page 106 ) and...

  • Page 87: Changing The Channel Level While Listening

    Using other functions 　 Changing the channel level while listening Using the MULTI-ZONE controls 　 Using the channel level settings, you can adjust the overall balance of your speaker system, an important factor The following steps use the front panel controls to adjust the sub zone volume and select sources. See ZONE 2 when setting up a home theater system.

  • Page 88: Making An Audio Or A Video Recording

    Using other functions 　 ZONE 2 remote controls Making an audio or a video recording 　 Before operation, hold down Z2 on the remote control (for 1.5 seconds) until the remote control LED flashes one You can make an audio or a video recording from the built-in tuner, or from an audio or video source connected to time.

  • Page 89: Using The Sleep Timer

    Using other functions 　 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. Press SLEEP repeatedly to set the sleep time.

  • Page 90: Resetting The System

    Using other functions 　 Setting Default Resetting the system 　 Volume Limit Use this procedure to reset all the receiver’s settings to the factory default. Use the front panel controls to do this. Mute Level FULL Set MULTI-ZONE to MULTI ZONE OFF. Phase Control ! Disconnect the iPod and USB memory device from the receiver beforehand.

  • Page 91: Controlling The Rest Of Your System

    　 　 Controlling the rest of your system 　 About the Remote Setup menu ....................92 Operating multiple receivers ......................92 Setting the remote to control other components............... 92 Selecting preset codes directly ..................... 92 　 Programming signals from other remote controls ..............93 Erasing one of the remote control button settings ..............

  • Page 92: About The Remote Setup Menu

    If you can’t find a preset code that matches the component you want to control, you can still teach the remote 　 If you have multiple Pioneer receivers, amplifiers, etc., this setting can be used to prevent other units from individual commands from another remote control (see...

  • Page 93: Programming Signals From Other Remote Controls

    This can also be used to program additional operations (buttons not covered in the presets) after assigning a preset code. The remote can store about 120 preset codes from other components (this has been tested with codes of Pioneer format only).

  • Page 94: Erasing All Learnt Settings That Are In One Input Function

    The All Zone Standby can be used to turn all zones to OFF when the receiver’s power is switched to standby. 5000 Also, when using separate Pioneer amplifiers/receivers for the sub zones, they can also be set to standby SAT/CBL 6329 simultaneously.

  • Page 95: Controlling Components

    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 HDD/BDR/ Button(s) TV (Monitor) BD/DVD SAT/CATV other components page 92 for more on this).
  • Page 96 Controlling the rest of your system 　 Audio/Video components TV (Projector) 　 Button(s) 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 — MOVIE CLEAR STANDARD >10/CLEAR...

  • Page 97: The Mcacc Pro Menu

    　 　 The MCACC PRO menu 　 Making receiver settings from the MCACC PRO menu .............. 98 Automatic MCACC (Expert)......................98 Manual MCACC setup .........................100 Checking MCACC Data ........................103 　 Data Management ........................104...

  • Page 98: Making Receiver Settings From The Mcacc Pro Menu

    ! Auto MCACC – The default is ALL (recommended), but you can limit the system calibration to only one set- The MCACC (Multi Channel ACoustic Calibration) PRO system was developed in Pioneer’s laboratories with ting (to save time) if you want.
  • Page 99 The MCACC PRO menu 　 Connect the microphone to the MCACC SETUP MIC jack on the front panel. Make sure ‘OK’ is selected, then press ENTER. Make sure there are no obstacles between the speakers and the microphone. A progress report is displayed on-screen while the receiver outputs more test tones to determine the optimum 　...

  • Page 100: Manual Mcacc Setup

    The MCACC PRO menu 　 Adjust the level of the left channel. Manual MCACC setup This will be the reference speaker level, so you may want to keep the level around 0.0dB so that you’ll have plenty 　 of room to adjust the other speaker levels. You can use the settings in the Manual MCACC setup menu to make detailed adjustments when you’re more ! After pressing ENTER, test tones will be output.

  • Page 101: Standing Wave

    The MCACC PRO menu 　 Standing Wave Acoustic Calibration EQ Professional 　 ! Default setting: ON/ATT 0.0dB (all filters) This setup minimizes the unwanted effects of room reverberation by allowing you to calibrate your system based Acoustic standing waves occur when, under certain conditions, sound waves from your speaker system resonate on the direct sound coming from the speakers.
  • Page 102 The MCACC PRO menu 　 If you selected ‘Reverb Measurement’, select EQ ON or EQ OFF, and then START. Precision Distance The following options determine how the reverb characteristics of your listening area are displayed in 　 SC-89 only Reverb View: ! EQ OFF –...

  • Page 103: Checking Mcacc Data

    The MCACC PRO menu 　 Speaker Distance Checking MCACC Data 　 Use this to display the distance from the different channels to the listening position. See Speaker Distance At the procedure of Automatically conducting optimum sound tuning (Full Auto MCACC) page 51 , the pro- page 108...

  • Page 104: Data Management

    The MCACC PRO menu 　 Copying MCACC preset data Data Management 　 If you want to manually adjust the Acoustic Calibration EQ (see Manual MCACC setup page 100 ), we recom- This system allows you to store up to six MCACC presets, allowing you to calibrate your system for different listen- mend copying your current settings to an unused MCACC preset.

  • Page 105: The System Setup And Other Setup Menus

    　 　 The System Setup and Other Setup menus 　 Making receiver settings from the System Setup menu ............106 Manual speaker setup .........................106 Network Setup menu ........................108 Checking the Network Information ...................110 　 MHL Setup ............................110 The Other Setup menu ........................110 Making network settings using Safari..................

  • Page 106: The System Setup And Other Setup Menus Making Receiver Settings From The System Setup Menu

    108 page 26 ! HDMI Setup – Synchronizes this receiver with your Pioneer component supporting Control with HDMI (page ! 7.2ch + HDZONE – Select to use the front wide speaker terminals for an independent system in another zone...

  • Page 107: Speaker Setting

    The System Setup and Other Setup menus 　 Depending on the positions of the speakers and the sound source, in some cases it may not be possible to — You can adjust this setting only when Speaker System setting is 5.2.4ch. achieve good results.

  • Page 108: Network Setup Menu

    The System Setup and Other Setup menus 　 If you select NO for the subwoofer the front speakers will automatically be fixed to LARGE. Also, the center, sur- X-Curve round, surround back, front height and front wide speakers can’t be set to LARGE if the front speakers are set to 　...

  • Page 109: Network Standby

    The System Setup and Other Setup menus 　 IP Address Network Standby 　 The IP address to be entered must be defined within the following ranges. If the IP address defined is beyond the Set so that the iControlAV5 function connected to the same LAN with the receiver can be used even while the unit following ranges, you cannot play back audio files stored on components on the network or listen to Internet radio is in standby status.

  • Page 110: Checking The Network Information

    ! Play ZONE Setup – Select the zone for playing the audio contents of devices in the home network (page 113 ! Maintenance Mode – This is used to receive maintenance from a Pioneer service engineer or custom Auto input switching...

  • Page 111: Auto Power Down

    ! If an update file is provided on the Pioneer website, download it onto your computer. When downloading an update file from the Pioneer website onto your computer, the file will be in ZIP format. Unzip the ZIP file before You can set the maximum volume of this receiver or specify what the volume level will be when the power is saving it on the USB memory device.
  • Page 112 The System Setup and Other Setup menus 　 To update, select OK. The updating screen appears and updating is performed. CAUTION 　 ! The power turns off automatically once updating is completed. ! Note that when Volume Level is set to 0 dB Fixed, the audio output from the AUDIO ZONE 2 OUT terminals is set to the maximum.

  • Page 113: Making Network Settings Using Safari

    ! MAIN/HDZONE at ZONE Setup must be set to HDZONE in order to use the HDZONE function (page 112 Maintenance Mode Only use this if so instructed by a Pioneer service engineer or custom installer. Note This setting for the network has been confirmed for Mac OS X 10.7 and Safari 5.1.

  • Page 114: Using Safari To Set A Friendly Name

    The System Setup and Other Setup menus 　 Press Start. Using Safari to set a friendly name The firmware update prepare screen is displayed. If the screen does not switch automatically, click Click here. 　 Launch Safari on your computer. Press Bookmark icon.

  • Page 115: Faq

    　 　 　 Troubleshooting ..........................116 Power ............................116 No sound ............................116 Other audio problems .........................117 　 ADAPTER PORT terminal ......................118 Video .............................118 Settings ............................119 Professional Calibration EQ graphical output ................119 Display ............................120 Remote control ..........................120 HDMI .............................120 MHL ...............................121 Built-in AVNavigator ........................

  • Page 116: Troubleshooting

    If the trouble cannot be rectified even after exercis- request repair. ing the checks listed below, ask your nearest Pioneer authorized independent service company to carry out repair AMP OVERHEAT blinks in the dis- Allow the unit to cool down in a well-ventilated place before switching back on (see work.

  • Page 117: Other Audio Problems

    　 Symptom Remedy Symptom Remedy 　 No sound from surround back Check that the surround back speakers are set to LARGE or SMALL, and the surround No sound when using the If the HDMI input function is selected, sound is muted until exiting the HOME MENU. speakers.

  • Page 118: Adapter Port Terminal

    　 Certain listening modes or When Operation Mode is set to Basic, the Pioneer-recommended settings are made and HOME MENU items cannot be not all of the functions can be used. To use all of the functions without restrictions, set No image is output when an input is Check the video connections of the source component.

  • Page 119: Settings

    — Depending on the type of speakers and their installation conditions, Reverse Phase Certain listening modes or When Operation Mode is set to Basic, the Pioneer-recommended settings are made and may be displayed even if the speakers are properly connected. If this happens, select HOME MENU items cannot be not all of the functions can be used.

  • Page 120: Display

    　 Symptom Remedy Remote control 　 Lower frequency response curves do Low frequencies used in bass management (the subwoofer channel) will not change for not seem to have been calibrated for speakers that have been specified as SMALL in the configuration, or do not output these Symptom Remedy SMALL speakers.

  • Page 121: Mhl

    　 Symptom Remedy Symptom Remedy 　 No sound, or sound suddenly Check that the HDMI Audio setting is set to AMP (Setting the Audio options page 81 When OUT 4 is used, it takes dozens It may take time depending on connected HDBaseT receiver. This is not a malfunction. ceases.

  • Page 122: Built-In Avnavigator

    　 Symptom Cause Remedy Built-in AVNavigator 　 A USB memory device is The USB memory device does not Try using a USB memory device compatible with the mass Symptom Cause Remedy not recognized. support the mass storage class storage class specifications. Note that there are cases specifications.

  • Page 123: Network

    　 Symptom Cause Remedy Network 　 Cannot access the com- The component connected to the If the client is automatically authorized, you need to enter Symptom Cause Remedy ponent connected to the network is not properly set. the corresponding information again. Check whether the network.

  • Page 124: Usb-Dac

    If the above does not solve the problem, turn this unit’s Are volume settings correct for the For audio device select “Pioneer USB Audio Device”. power off then back on. OS and application program? With an AV receiver that has the If this is the case, set which zone the sound is to be played ‘System Setup’...

  • Page 125: Wireless Lan

    ! If WLAN POW ERR is still displayed after repeating the above procedure several times, there is a problem 　 with the receiver or the USB cable. Unplug the receiver from the wall and call a Pioneer authorized inde- Network connections cannot be established even when the above measures are taken.
  • Page 126 　 　 Additional information 　 Surround sound formats ......................127 SABRE DAC ..........................127 About HDMI ..........................127 HDBaseT ............................127 　 HTC Connect ..........................127 About iPod ...........................128 Windows 8 ...........................128 MHL ...............................128 Software license notice .......................128 Auto Surround, ALC and Stream Direct with different input signal formats ......129 Speaker Setting Guide ........................

  • Page 127: Surround Sound Formats

    Additional information 　 Surround sound formats SABRE DAC 　 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. SABRE DAC and the logo are trademarks of ESS Technology, Inc.

  • Page 128: About Ipod

    Additional information 　 About iPod Software license notice 　 About Apple Lossless Audio Codec Copyright © 2011 Apple Inc. All rights reserved. Licensed under the Apache License, Version 2.0. You may obtain a copy of the License at 　 http://www.apache.org/licenses/LICENSE-2.0 About FLAC AirPlay works with iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch with iOS 4.3.3 or later, Mac with OS X Mountain Lion or later, and PC with iTunes 10.2.2 or later.

  • Page 129: Auto Surround, Alc And Stream Direct With Different Input Signal Formats

    Additional information 　 About Performance Audio Framework Multichannel signal formats 　 Copyright (C) 2004-2014 Texas Instruments Incorporated - http://www.ti.com/ Input signal format Auto Surround / PURE DIRECT / DIRECT All rights reserved. Surround Back speaker(s): Connected Redistribution and use in source and binary forms, with or without modification, are permitted provided that the Dolby Digital EX (6.1 channel flagged) Dolby Surround following conditions are met:...

  • Page 130: Speaker Setting Guide

    Since mostly dialogs are output from the center speaker, keeping the center speaker as close as possible to the towards the listening position, the sound field will seem cramped. Testing by the Pioneer Multi-channel Research screen makes the overall sound more natural. For TVs using Braun tubes, however, when installing the center Group has shown that a good sense of sound positioning can be achieved by pointing all the speakers towards speaker on the floor, adjust its angle of elevation to point it towards the listening position.

  • Page 131: About Messages Displayed When Using Network Functions

    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 There are cases where you may not be able to route HDMI signals through this receiver (this depends on functions.

  • Page 132: Glossary

    Additional information 　 DTS-HD Master Audio Glossary DTS-HD Master Audio is a technology that delivers master audio sources recorded in a professional studio to 　 listeners without any loss of data, preserving audio quality. DTS-HD High Resolution Audio Audio formats/Decoding A high definition audio technology by which signals can be transferred over HDMI cables.
  • Page 133 Control with HDMI function ! Windows Media Player 11 (for Windows XP or Windows Vista) Synchronized operations below with a Control with HDMI-compatible Pioneer TV or Blu-ray Disc player are pos- ! Windows Media Player 12 (for Windows 7 or Windows 8) sible when the component is connected to the receiver using an HDMI cable.
  • Page 134 Additional information 　 SSID Abbreviation of Service Set IDentifier. A wireless LAN access point identifier. Can be set as desired using up to 32 　 characters of English letters and numbers. 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.

  • Page 135: Features Index

    Additional information 　 Dialog Enhancement Features index Setting the Audio options page 81 　 Operation Mode Internet radio Operation Mode Setup page 53 Listening to Internet radio stations page 71 AVNavigator vTuner How to use the built-in AVNavigator page 49 Listening to Internet radio stations page 71 　...

  • Page 136: Specifications

    Additional information 　 Video Section Specifications Signal level 　 Composite Video ............................ 1 Vp-p (75 W) Amplifier section Component Video ..................Y: 1.0 Vp-p (75 W), PB/PR: 0.7 Vp-p (75 W) Continuous average power output* Corresponding maximum resolution 8 W .............................140 W** per channel Component Video ..........................1080p (1125p) 6 W .....................
  • Page 137 Additional information 　 Number of Furnished Parts MCACC Setup microphone .............................. 1 　 Remote control unit ................................1 AAA size IEC R03 dry cell batteries ..........................2 AM loop antenna ................................1 FM wire antenna ................................1 Power cord 　 CD-ROM Quick start guide Safety Brochure...

  • Page 138: Preset Code List

    Protron 0055 TMK 0004, 0006 Proview 0068 TNCi 0099 Pulsar 0004, 0011, 0099 Toshiba 0026, 0028, 0036, Pioneer 0004, 0006, 0113, Concerto 0004, 0006 GFM 0080, 0084 Luxman 0004, 0006 Quasar 0003, 0010, 0105 0038, 0040, 0043, 0102 0233, 0252, 0275, 0291, 0305...
  • Page 139 ABS 1017 Gateway 1017 Mind 1017 Sansui 1014, 1019 Adventura 1005 GE 1002, 1004 Mitsubishi 1010 Sanyo 1001, 1002 Pioneer 2014, 2197, 2256 Daewoo 2021, 2087 KLH 2070, 2080 Rowa 2071 Aiwa 1005 GOI 1029 Motorola 1004 Sears 1001, 1003, 1004...
  • Page 140 United Cable 6072, 6122 Satellite Set Top Box 6106, 6083 Rogers 6029 Stargate 6122 US Electronics 6072 　 Pioneer 6097, 6098, 6325, Expressvu 6002, 6004 nfusion 6015 Sony 6062, 6063, 6030 Panasonic 6112, 6083 Runco 6112 Suddenlink 6074, 6029 Videoway 6112...
  • Page 141 253 Alexandra Road, #04-01, Singapore 159936 TEL: 65-6472-7555 PIONEER ELECTRONICS AUSTRALIA PTY. LTD. 5 Arco Lane, Heatherton, Victoria, 3202, Australia, TEL: (03) 9586-6300 PIONEER ELECTRONICS DE MEXICO S.A. DE C.V. Blvd.Manuel Avila Camacho 138 10 piso Col.Lomas de Chapultepec, Mexico, D.F. 11000 TEL: 55-9178-4270 <ARB7558-A>...
  • Page 142 ® Dolby Atmos Home Theater Installation Guidelines September 2014...
  • Page 143 Contents 1. Background on Dolby Atmos 2. General Dolby Atmos Home Setup Guidelines Dolby Atmos Home Playback Dolby Atmos Home Theater Speaker Options Overhead Speakers Alternatives to Overhead Speakers Dolby Atmos Enabled Speakers Use of Existing Speakers Combination: Overhead and Dolby Atmos Enabled Speakers Use of Existing Overhead Speakers 3.

  • Page 144: Background On Dolby Atmos

    1. Background on Dolby Atmos ® Many leading Hollywood movies, including recent Academy Award winning films, ® are presented in Dolby Atmos , as this revolutionary sound technology allows filmmakers unprecedented realism and creative freedom. With Dolby Atmos, content creators can precisely place and move sounds almost anywhere, including overhead, to create a multidimensional listening experience.
  • Page 145 These installation guidelines are intended to be a resource for integrating Dolby Atmos into a home theater system and unlocking the potential of this revolutionary audio format. Details include use of conventional overhead speakers and Dolby Atmos enabled speaker technology, which enables you to architect a system capable of reproducing overhead sound, even if you’re not able to put speakers in or on a client’s ceiling.

  • Page 146: General Dolby Atmos Home Setup Guidelines

    2. General Dolby Atmos Home Setup Guidelines The following components are needed to set up a Dolby Atmos home theater system. 1. A source device to play Dolby Atmos content. Many existing devices will work. 2. A Dolby Atmos capable A/V receiver (AVR) or processor unit. 3.
  • Page 147 connection and setup Most AVRs that s support Dol by Atmos h ave speake r connection ns labeled H HEIGHT, as show wn in Figure 2. Some AV VRs do not u use the HEIG GHT label fo or all capab le channels, but t hey instead...

  • Page 148: Overhead Speakers

    Many installations currently have systems with a subwoofer and either five or seven speakers positioned at about ear level. These speakers are referred to as the “listener level” in this document. Any speaker type that is capable of accurately representing a stereo pan is suitable to reproduce objects. As in the past, the placement of all listener-level speakers should follow these recommendations, which are based on ITU-R BS.775-3: The speakers located in the front of the room shall be used as a reference...

  • Page 149: Alternatives To Overhead Speakers

    Mounting considerations If the chosen overhead speakers have a wide dispersion pattern (approximately 45 degrees from the acoustical reference axis over the audio band from 100 Hz to 10 kHz or wider), then speakers may be mounted facing directly downward. For speakers with narrower dispersion patterns, those with aimable or angled elements should be angled toward the primary listening position.
  • Page 150 Integ grated speak kers You w will be able to select int tegrated Do olby Atmos e enabled spe eakers that i include both tradit tional forwa ard-firing sp eakers and upward-firin ng speakers s in a single e speaker cabin net.
  • Page 151 Figure 4: Dolby Atmos enabled add-on modules include only upward-firing speakers. You can place them on top of your traditional front-firing speakers or on another surface near them. Comparison to overhead speakers Dolby Atmos enabled speakers produce slightly more diffuse overhead audio that is quite lifelike and, in some cases, may be preferable to the sound that originates from overhead speakers.
  • Page 152 speakers or add-on modules) should be in the front left and front right speaker locations of your system. The other two should be positioned in the surround sound speaker locations, ideally at the rear surround speakers, if you have them. If using only two Dolby Atmos enabled speakers, place the Dolby Atmos enabled speakers at the front left and front right speaker locations.

  • Page 153: Use Of Existing Speakers

    the ceiling is desired; audio reflections from elsewhere within the room should be avoided. Bass management with Dolby Atmos enabled speakers Be mindful to employ proper bass management when installing Dolby Atmos enabled speakers in the customer’s system. Typically, these speakers are not full range, and manufacturer documentation should be consulted for specific details on each model.

  • Page 154: Use Of Existing Overhead Speakers

    Use of Existing Overhead Speakers In some existing home theater systems, overhead speakers are employed to generate audio that would otherwise be created by listener-level speakers (for example, left/right surround speakers). When transitioning to Dolby Atmos, existing overhead speakers should only be repurposed as overhead outputs if a corresponding listener-level speaker can be added to assume the previous overhead speaker feed.

  • Page 155: Standard Speaker Configurations

    3. Standard Speaker Configurations Dolby Conventions for Speaker Configurations With the debut of Dolby Atmos, there is a new method of referring to surround sound speaker configurations (see the “Dolby Atmos for the Home Theater” white paper for more details). It is based on the standard nomenclature (stereo, 5.1, and 7.1) but adds a number at the end to specify the number of height speakers you employ in the playback system (for example, 7.1.4).
  • Page 156 Figure 7: A traditional 5.1 speaker layout with two Dolby Atmos enabled speakers (5.1.2). Standard Setups for Both Overhead Speakers and Dolby Atmos Enabled Speakers Images of standard setups follow for the most common speaker configurations and are provided for both overhead speakers and Dolby Atmos enabled speakers: 5.1.2 (Fig.
  • Page 157 Figure 8: Standard 5.1.2 setup with overhead speakers.
  • Page 158 Figure 9: Standard 5.1.2 setup with Dolby Atmos enabled speakers.
  • Page 159 Figure 10: Standard 5.1.4 setup with overhead speakers.
  • Page 160 Figure 11: Standard 5.1.4 setup with Dolby Atmos enabled speakers.
  • Page 161 Figure 12: Standard 7.1.2 setup with overhead speakers.
  • Page 162 Figure 13: Standard 7.1.2 setup with Dolby Atmos enabled speakers.
  • Page 163 Figure 14: Standard 7.1.4 setup with overhead speakers.
  • Page 164 Figure 15: Standard 7.1.4 setup with Dolby Atmos enabled speakers.
  • Page 165 Figure 16: Standard 9.1.2 setup with overhead speakers.
  • Page 166 Figure 17: Standard 9.1.2 setup with Dolby Atmos enabled speakers.

  • Page 167: Additional Speaker Placement Guidelines

    4. Additional Speaker Placement Guidelines In addition to the typical configurations in the previous section, Dolby Atmos can support a variety of additional speaker positions, up to a maximum of 34 total (for example, 24.1.10). This section focuses on the placement of speakers, which may be added to the positions covered in section 3.
  • Page 168 Left Center/Right Center speaker pair The Left Center and Right Center speakers should ideally be placed at approximately 15 degrees between the Left and Right speakers and the center-front reference. If the Left Screen and Right Screen speakers are included in the speaker layout, we recommend distances between the Left and Right, Left Center and Right Center, Left Screen and Right Screen, and Center speakers be subdivided and that the Left Center and Right Center speakers be placed at approximately 30 degrees from the...
  • Page 169 Figure 19 shows the range of angles at which the Left Screen and Right Screen speakers may be placed. 5° 5° 15° 15° Figure 19: Left Screen and Right Screen speaker placement. Left Surround 1/Right Surround 1 speaker pair The Left Surround 1 and Right Surround 1 speakers should be placed between the Left Surround and Right Surround and Left Wide and Right Wide speakers at approximately 75 degrees from the center-front reference.
  • Page 170 Left Surround 2/Right Surround 2 speaker pair The Left Surround 2 and Right Surround 2 speakers should be placed between the Left Surround and Right Surround and Left Rear Surround 1 and Right Rear Surround 1 speakers at approximately 105 degrees from the center-front reference. Figure 21 shows the range of angles at which the Left Surround 2 and Right Surround 2 speakers may be placed.
  • Page 171 105° 105° 120° 120° 135° 135° Lrs1 Rrs1 Figure 22: Left Rear Surround 1 and Right Rear Surround 1 speaker placement. Left Rear Surround 2/Right Rear Surround 2 speaker pair The Left Rear Surround 2 and Right Rear Surround 2 speakers should be placed between the Left Rear Surround and Right Rear Surround and Left Center Surround and Right Center Surround speakers at approximately 145 degrees from the center- front reference.

  • Page 172: Overhead/Height Speaker Placement Guidelines

    Left Center Surround/Right Center Surround speaker pair The Left Center Surround and Right Center Surround speakers should be placed between the Left Rear Surround, Right Rear Surround, and Center Surround speakers at approximately 165 degrees from the center-front reference. Figure 24 shows the range of angles at which the Left Center Surround and Right Center Surround speakers may be placed.
  • Page 173 Note that, in all of these examples, overhead speakers must be added to the playback system in pairs. Left Front Height/Right Front Height speaker pair The Left Front Height and Right Front Height speakers should be mounted on the front wall (instead of on the ceiling) in line with an approximately 30 degrees horizontal from the center-front reference.
  • Page 174 30° 30° Listener Figure 26: Top view of Left Front Height and Right Front Height speaker placement. Left Rear Height/Right Rear Height speaker pair We recommend that the Left Rear Height and Right Rear Height speakers should be mounted on the rear wall (instead of on the ceiling) in line with an approximately 30 degrees horizontal from the center-front reference.
  • Page 175 op View of Lrh/Rrh Speaker Placement Figure 30° 30° Listener Figure 28: Top view of Left Rear Height and Right Rear Height speaker placement.

  • Page 176: Dolby Surround Upmixer

    5. Dolby Surround Upmixer Clients that invest in a Dolby Atmos home theater naturally expect to get full use of all of their components, even when the content they are playing isn’t mixed in Dolby Atmos. This includes taking advantage of overhead and Dolby Atmos enabled speakers to further enhance the playback experience.
  • Page 177 ® FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS ABOUT DOLBY ATMOS THE HOME August 2014 Q: What is Dolby Atmos? ® Dolby Atmos is a revolutionary new audio technology that transports you into extraordinary entertainment experiences. Fills your room with captivating sound o Sound comes from all directions, including overhead, to fill the room with astonishing clarity, richness, detail, and depth.
  • Page 178 speakers is fixed: a 7.1 system consisting of seven speakers and one subwoofer is used to play 7.1 content. Additionally, there is no height information in the content. With Dolby Atmos, in contrast, you have amazing flexibility: the format provides even richer, more detailed sound by rendering to overhead or height speakers and/or to more than seven speakers at the listener level.
  • Page 179 Q: What home setup do I need to experience Dolby Atmos? To experience this sound revolution, you’ll need a way to play or stream Dolby Atmos content, and to create your own Dolby Atmos home theater environment. Options to Play or Stream Content 1.
  • Page 180 But installing ceiling speakers may not be possible or desirable for you. Installing speakers in or on your ceiling and running the necessary wiring can be expensive and time consuming. If you rent your home, the property owner may not allow it. And if your ceiling is made of a material such as concrete, plaster, or brick, installing speakers in the ceiling is impossible.
  • Page 181 have a full 7.1.4 system or a 5.1.2 system, your receiver will get the same content and play it back in a way that takes full advantage of your specific setup. Q: If Dolby Atmos allows me to add more speakers, why do I see A/V receivers with just 11 channels? Many hardware partners are building or planning to build Dolby Atmos enabled A/V receivers and speakers.
  • Page 182 Q: What if I build a Dolby Atmos system but want to play content that isn’t in Dolby Atmos? A Dolby Atmos home theater can play any stereo, 5.1, or 7.1 content. Using the Dolby surround upmixer function in Dolby Atmos enabled AVRs, you can choose to have our technology automatically adapt that channel-based signal to use the full capabilities of your new system, including your overhead speakers, ensuring that you hear realistic and immersive sound.
  • Page 184 Universal Remote Control logo is a registered trademark of Universal Remote Control, Inc. RTI logo is a registered trademark of Remote Technologies Incorporated. Savant Logo is a registered trademark of Savant Systems, LLC. SC-87 bit/ bit/ bit/ 44.1 Audio Scaler Audio Scaler © 2014 Pioneer Electronics (USA) Inc.
  • Page 186 Universal Remote Control logo is a registered trademark of Universal Remote Control, Inc. RTI logo is a registered trademark of Remote Technologies Incorporated. Savant Logo is a registered trademark of Savant Systems, LLC. SC-89 bit/ bit/ bit/ 44.1 Audio Scaler Audio Scaler © 2014 Pioneer Electronics (USA) Inc.
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  • Page 193 If accidentally swallowed, contact a doctor Do not use headphones while operating a motorized immediately. vehicle; the use of headphones may create a traffic D41-6-4_A1_En hazard and is illegal in many areas. S001a_A1_En © 2014 PIONEER HOME ELECTRONICS CORPORATION. All rights reserved.
  • Page 194 N’utilisez pas des écouteurs ou un casque d’écoute lorsque vous opérez un véhicule motorisé ; une telle utilisation peut créer des dangers sur la route et est illégale à de nombreux endroits. S001a_A1_Fr © 2014 PIONEER HOME ELECTRONICS CORPORATION. Tous droits de reproduction et de traduction réservés.
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