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- Page 1 VSX-2016AV- AUDIO/VIDEO MULTI-CHANNEL RECEIVER www.pioneer.co.uk Discover the benefits of registering your product online at (www.pioneer-eur.com). Operating Instructions...
- Page 2 IMPORTANT The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within an equilateral triangle, is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated "dangerous voltage" within the product's enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons.
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Page 3: Operating Environment
If the AC plug of this unit does not match the AC outlet you want to use, the plug must be removed and appropriate one fitted. Replacement and mounting of an AC plug on the power supply cord of this unit should be performed only by qualified service personnel. -
Page 4: Table Of Contents
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. - Page 5 The Other Setup menu ......56 SR+ Setup for Pioneer plasma displays..56 OSD Adjustment .
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Page 6: Before You Start
• Advanced Direct Energy design This receiver offers a new advancement in discrete design unique to Pioneer for high-power drivability, low distortion and stable imaging. Through symmetrical placement of power amplification units, this receiver generates equal amplifier power to all channels, eliminating the possibility of one channel dominating a particular sound field. -
Page 7: Installing The Receiver
Before you start Installing the receiver • When installing this unit, make sure to put it on a level and stable surface. Don’t install it on the following places: – on a color TV (the screen may distort) – near a cassette deck (or close to a device that gives off a magnetic field). -
Page 8: 02 5 Minute Guide
5 minute guide Chapter 2: 5 minute guide Introduction to home theater Home theater refers to the use of multiple audio tracks to create a surround sound effect, making you feel like you're in the middle of the action or concert. The surround sound you get from a home theater system depends not only on your speaker setup, but also on the source and the sound settings of the receiver. - Page 9 5 minute guide SYSTEM OFF RECEIVER INPUT SOURCE DIALOG E SELECT D.ACCESS AV PARAMETER TOP MENU TUNE SETUP DVR 2 TUNE DVR1 TV CTRL PTY SEARCH GUIDE TV CONTROL CD-R/TAPE HDMI2 iPod HDMI1 TUNER RECEIVER INPUT TV VOL SELECT Switch on the receiver and your TV. Connect the microphone to the MCACC SETUP MIC jack on the front panel.
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Page 10: Problems When Using The Auto Mcacc Setup
5 minute guide Problems when using the Auto MCACC Setup If the room environment is not optimal for the Auto MCACC Setup (too much background noise, echo off the walls, obstacles blocking the speakers from the microphone) the final settings may be incorrect. Check for household appliances (air conditioner, fridge, fan, etc.), that may be affecting the environment and switch them off if necessary. -
Page 11: Connecting Your Equipment
(Single) RROUND 1 1 3 1 DVR/VCR2 Control input/output Use to connect other Pioneer components so that you can control all your equipment from a single IR remote sensor. Operating other Pioneer components with this unit’s sensor on page 66. -
Page 12: When Making Cable Connections
Connecting your equipment 10 Multichannel pre-amplifier outputs Use to connect separate amplifiers for front, center, surround, surround back and subwoofer channels. Connecting additional amplifiers on page 53 (see also Installing your speaker system on page 17 for powered subwoofer connection). 11 Composite and S-video monitor outputs Use to connect monitors and TVs. -
Page 13: Connecting Your Tv And Dvd Player
Connecting your equipment Connecting your TV and DVD player VIDEO VSX-2016AV ANTENNA OPTICAL IN 1 DIGITAL COMPONENT VIDEO IN 2 (DVR/ VCR1) IN 2 (TV/SAT) IN 3 ASSIGNABLE (CD) S-VIDEO ASSIG- NABLE HDMI CONTROL iPod VIDEO AUDIO IN 1 (DVD/LD) -
Page 14: Connecting A Dvd/Hdd Recorder, Vcr And Other Video Sources
Connecting a DVD/HDD recorder, VCR and other video sources This receiver has two sets of audio/video inputs and outputs suitable for connecting analog or digital video devices, including DVD/HDD recorders and VCRs. VSX-2016AV OPTICAL DIGITAL IN 1 COMPONENT VIDEO IN 2... -
Page 15: Connecting Digital Audio Sources
Connecting your equipment VSX-2016AV ANTENNA OPTICAL DIGITAL IN 1 COMPONENT VIDEO IN 2 (DVR/ VCR1) IN 2 (TV/SAT) IN 3 ASSIGNABLE (CD) ASSIG- S-VIDEO NABLE HDMI CONTROL iPod VIDEO AUDIO IN 1 (DVD/LD) IN 2 (DVR/VCR2) CD-R/TAPE/MD DVD/LD TV/SAT DVR/VCR1... -
Page 16: About The Wma9 Pro Decoder
WOOFER ROUND MONITOR CENTER • Select these inputs by pressing VIDEO/GAME or TV/SAT DVR/VCR1 DVR/VCR2 FRONT WOOFER MULTI CH IN VSX-2016AV PLAY AUDIO IN/OUT front video connections. S -VIDEO VIDEO INPUT VIDEO AUDIO DIGITAL IN S - VIDEO VIDEO/GAME INPUT... -
Page 17: Installing Your Speaker System
(DVR/VCR2) CD-R/TAPE/MD DVD/LD TV/SAT DVR/VCR1 COAXIAL ASSIGNABLE VSX-2016AV Surround left Connecting the speakers Each speaker connection on the receiver comprises a positive (+) and negative (–) terminal. Make sure to match these up with the terminals on the speakers themselves. -
Page 18: Placing The Speakers
Connecting your equipment Bare wire connections Make sure that the speaker cable you’re going to use is properly prepared with about 10 mm of insulator stripped from each wire, and the exposed wire strands twisted together (fig. A). To connect a terminal, unscrew the terminal a few turns until there is enough space to insert the exposed wire (fig. -
Page 19: Thx Speaker System Setup
Connecting your equipment The diagrams below show suggested surround and surround back speaker orientation. The first diagram (fig. A) shows orientation with one surround back speaker (or none) connected. The second (fig. B) shows orientation with two surround back speakers connected. º... -
Page 20: Connecting External Antennas
Check the power cord once in a while. If you find it damaged, ask your nearest Pioneer authorized independent service company for a replacement. • The receiver should be disconnected by removing the mains plug from the wall socket when not in regular use, e.g., when on vacation. -
Page 21: Controls And Displays
Controls and displays Chapter 4: Controls and displays Front panel PHASE STANDBY / ON CONTROL LISTENING DVD/LD TV/ SAT MODE SEARCH MODE ENTER MULTI JOG PHONES SYSTEM SETUP SYSTEM TUNING/ RETURN TONE SETUP STATION MULTI JOG MULTI JOG dial Use the MULTI JOG dial to select various settings and menu options. -
Page 22: Operating Range Of Remote Control Unit
Controls and displays 14 Input source buttons Press to select an input source. 15 VIDEO/GAME INPUT See Connecting a component to the front panel inputs on page 16. 16 USB interface Connect a USB audio device for playback (see Using the USB interface on page 31). -
Page 23: Display
Controls and displays Display SIGNAL AUTO WMA9 Pro HDMI SBL SB DIGITAL ANALOG STREAM DIRECT PRO LOGIC ADV.SURROUND STEREO STANDARD SLEEP SIGNAL indicators Light to indicate the currently selected input signal. AUTO lights when the receiver is set to select the input signal automatically (page 29). -
Page 24: Remote Control
Controls and displays Remote control RECEIVER INPUT SELECT CD-R/TAPE HDMI2 iPod HDMI1 SLEEP DIALOG E D.ACCESS AV PARAMETER TOP MENU TUNE SETUP TUNE PTY SEARCH GUIDE TV CONTROL INPUT TV VOL SELECT AUDIO SUBTITLE DISP STATUS SIGNAL SEL MULTI OPE SHIFT PHASE RECEIVER... - Page 25 Controls and displays (TUNE/ST) / ENTER Use the arrow buttons when setting up your surround sound system (page 36) and the AV options (page 57). Also used to control DVD menus/options and for deck 1 of a double cassette deck player. Use the TUNE buttons to find radio frequencies and use ST find preset stations (page 33).
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Page 26: Listening To Your System
Listening to your system Chapter 5: 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. See Listening modes with different input signal formats on page 75 for more on this. -
Page 27: Using The Home Thx Modes
Listening to your system • 2 Pro Logic IIx MOVIE – See above (only available when you’re using two surround back speakers) • 2 Pro Logic IIx MUSIC – See above • Dolby Digital EX – Creates surround back channel sound for 5.1 channel sources and provides pure decoding for 6.1 channel sources (like Dolby Digital Surround EX) -
Page 28: Listening In Stereo
Listening to your system • When an Advanced Surround listening mode is selected (except ADV.VIR. SURR.), the effect level can be adjusted using the EFFECT parameter in Setting the AV options on page 57. Listening in stereo When you select STEREO, you will hear the source through just the front left and right speakers (and possibly your subwoofer depending on your speaker settings). -
Page 29: Choosing The Input Signal
Listening to your system Choosing the input signal You need to hook up a component to both analog and digital inputs on the receiver to select between input signals. STATUS SIGNAL SEL SBch STEREO MULTI OPE STANDARD ADV.SURR SHIFT PHASE MCACC S.DIRECT RECEIVER... -
Page 30: Using Midnight And Loudness
Listening to your system • VirtualSB OFF – Virtual Surround Back mode is switched off Type of source Dolby Digital EX/DTS-ES / WMA9 Pro encoded multichannel sources with 6.1ch surround Dolby Digital/DTS/WMA9 Pro encoded and DVD-Audio multichannel sources Dolby Digital/DTS/PCM/WMA9 Pro encoded and DVD-Audio stereo sources Analog 2-channel (stereo) sources a. -
Page 31: Usb Playback
FAT16/32. It is not possible to connect this unit to a personal computer for USB playback. • 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 32 USB playback Other compatibility information • VBR (variable bit rate) MP3/WMA/MPEG-4 AAC playback: Yes • DRM (Digital Rights Management) protection compatible: Yes (DRM-protected audio files will not play in this receiver). About MPEG-4 AAC Advanced Audio Coding (AAC) is at the core of the MPEG-4 AAC standard, which incorporates MPEG-2 AAC, forming the basis of the MPEG-4 audio compression technology.
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Page 33: Using The Tuner
Using the tuner Chapter 7: Using the tuner 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. -
Page 34: Naming Station Presets
Using the tuner Naming station presets For easier identification, you can name your station presets. Choose the station preset you want to name. See Listening to station presets below for how to do this. Press T.EDIT (TUNER EDIT). The display shows STATION NAME, then a blinking cursor at the first character position. -
Page 35: Using Eon
Using the tuner Press ENTER to search for the program type. The system starts searching through the station presets for a match. When it finds one, the search stops and the station plays for five seconds. If you want to keep listening to the station, press ENTER within the 5 seconds. -
Page 36: The System Setup Menu
The System Setup menu Chapter 8: The System Setup menu Making receiver settings from the System Setup menu The following section shows you how to make detailed settings to specify how you’re using the receiver (for example, if you want to set up two speaker systems in separate rooms), and also explains how to fine-tune individual speaker system settings to your liking. - Page 37 The System Setup menu 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. S-VIDEO VIDEO/GAME INPUT MCACC VIDEO AUDIO R DIGITAL IN SETUP MIC PHONES SYSTEM TUNING/...
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Page 38: Surround Back Speaker Setting
The System Setup menu • With error messages (such as Ambient Noise or Microphone Check) select RETRY after checking for ambient noise (see Problems when using the Auto MCACC Setup on page 10) and verifying the mic connection. If there doesn’t seem to be a problem, you can simply select OK and continue. -
Page 39: Manual Mcacc Setup
The System Setup menu Select ‘Surr Back System’ from the System Setup menu. See Making receiver settings from the System Setup menu above if you’re not already at this screen. System Setup 2.Surround Back System 1.Auto MCACC 2.Surr Back System Surround Back System 3.Manual MCACC Normal (SB) -
Page 40: Fine Speaker Distance
The System Setup menu Adjust the level of the left channel. This will be the reference speaker level, so you may want to keep the level around 0 dB so that you’ll have plenty of room to adjust the other speaker levels. 3a.Fine Channel Level MCACC:M1. -
Page 41: Acoustic Calibration Eq
The System Setup menu Select ‘Standing Wave’ from the Manual MCACC setup menu. 3.Manual MCACC 3c.Standing Wave a.Fine Ch Level MCACC : M1. MEMORY 1 b.Fine SP Distance Standing Wave Control c.Standing Wave d.EQ Adjust Filter Ch e.EQ Professional [ 68 ] [ 120 5.0 ] [ [ 0.0... - Page 42 The System Setup menu If you still aren't satisfied with the results, the manual Advanced EQ setup (below) provides a more customized calibration of your system using the direct sound of the speakers. This is done with the help of a graphical output that can be displayed on-screen.
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Page 43: Data Management
The System Setup menu • Reverb View – You can check the reverb measurements made for specified frequency ranges in each channel. • Advanced EQ Setup – Use this to select the time period that will be used for frequency adjustment and calibration, based on the reverb measurement of your listening area. -
Page 44: Renaming Mcacc Presets
The System Setup menu Select ‘Data Management’ from the System Setup menu. See Making receiver settings from the System Setup menu above if you’re not already at this screen. System Setup 1.Auto MCACC 2.Surr Back System 3.Manual MCACC 4.Data Management 5.Manual SP Setup 6.Input Setup 7.Other Setup... -
Page 45: Manual Speaker Setup
The System Setup menu Select the MCACC preset you want to rename, then select an appropriate preset name. to select the preset, then preset name. Repeat for as many MCACC presets as necessary, then press RETURN when you're finished. You will return to the Data Management setup menu. Clearing MCACC presets If you are no longer using one of the MCACC presets stored in memory, you can choose to clear the calibration... -
Page 46: Channel Level
The System Setup menu • Center – Select LARGE if your center speaker reproduces bass frequencies effectively, or select SMALL to send bass frequencies to the other speakers or subwoofer. If you didn’t connect a center speaker, choose NO (the center channel is sent to the other speakers). -
Page 47: Speaker Distance
The System Setup menu • You can change the channel levels at any time by pressing CH LEVEL then using control. Speaker Distance For good sound depth and separation from your system, you need to specify the distance of your speakers from the listening position. -
Page 48: Thx Audio Setting
The System Setup menu Choose the X-Curve setting you want. to adjust the setting. The X-Curve is expressed as a downwards slope in decibels per octave, starting at 2 kHz. The sound becomes less bright as the slope increases (to a maximum of -3.0dB/oct). Use the following guidelines to set the X-Curve according to your room size: ≤... -
Page 49: Other Connections
• The connected iPod should be updated with iPod updater software higher than version 2004-10-20. 3 The controls of your iPod will be inoperable when connected to this receiver (Pioneer shows in the iPod display). Features such as the equalizer cannot be controlled using this receiver, and we recommend switching the equalizer off before connecting. -
Page 50: Connecting Using Hdmi
NABLE HDMI CONTROL iPod VIDEO AUDIO IN 1 (DVD/LD) IN 2 (DVR/VCR2) CD-R/TAPE/MD DVD/LD TV/SAT DVR/VCR1 COAXIAL ASSIGNABLE VSX-2016AV HDMI IN HDMI/DVI-compatible monitor or plasma display HDMI) to do so. A DVI connection, however, does not support AM L DVR/... -
Page 51: About Hdmi
Other connections • The arrow on the cable connector body should be facing right for correct alignment with the connector on the player. Press HDMI 1 or HDMI 2 (depending on which input you’ve connected to). You can also use the front panel controls. •... -
Page 52: Switching The Speaker System
Other connections • Be careful not to allow any contact between speaker wires from different terminals. • You can use speakers with a nominal impedance between 6 Ω to 16 Ω (please see Switching the speaker impedance on page 59 if you plan to use speakers with an impedance of less than 8 Ω). -
Page 53: Bi-Wiring Your Speakers
(see Speaker Setting on page 45) to LARGE. Using this receiver with a Pioneer plasma display If you have a Pioneer plasma display, you can use an SR+ cable to connect it to this unit and take advantage of various convenient features, such as automatic video input switching of the plasma display when the input is changed. -
Page 54: Using The Sr+ Mode With A Pioneer Plasma Display
Note 1 The 3-ringed SR+ cable from Pioneer is commercially available under the part number ADE7095. Contact the Pioneer Customer Support division for more information on obtaining an SR+ cable (you can also use a commercially available 3-ringed mini phone plug for the connection). -
Page 55: Other Settings
2 You will have to make an SR+ cable connection from a CONTROL OUT jack on the display to the CONTROL IN jack on this receiver (opposite from the setup in Using this receiver with a Pioneer plasma display on page 53 plasma display’s remote sensor after making this connection. -
Page 56: The Other Setup Menu
Note that the number of function settings available will depend on the plasma display you’ve connected. See also Using this receiver with a Pioneer plasma display on page 53 and Using the SR+ mode with a Pioneer plasma display on page 54. Input Terminals... -
Page 57: Using Other Functions
Using other functions Chapter 11 Using other functions Setting the AV options There are a number of additional sound and picture settings you can make using the AV Parameter menu. The defaults, if not stated, are listed in bold. Important •... -
Page 58: Making An Audio Or A Video Recording
Using other functions Making an audio or a video recording You can make an audio or a video recording from the built-in tuner, or from an audio or video source connected to the receiver (such as a CD player or TV). Keep in mind you can't make a digital recording from an analog source or vice-versa, so make sure the components you are recording to/from are hooked up in... -
Page 59: Dimming The Display
Using other functions • Press RECEIVER then press SLEEP repeatedly to set the sleep time. 30 min 60 min 90 min • You can check the remaining sleep time at any time by pressing SLEEP once. Pressing repeatedly will cycle through the sleep options again. Dimming the display You can choose between four brightness levels for the front panel display. -
Page 60: Default System Settings
Using other functions Default system settings Setting HDMI Audio Digital Video Conversion Speakers Surround Back System Speaker System Front Center Surr. Crossover Bass Peak Level X-Curve THX Audio Setting Inputs See Input function default and possible settings on page 55. SR+ Control On/Off SR+ Volume Control On/Off Monitor Out... -
Page 61: Controlling The Rest Of Your System
2 • When using a Pioneer HDD recorder, please select PIONEER DVR 487, 488, 489 or 493. • When using a Pioneer plasma display released prior to summer 2005, please select preset codes 600 or 231. 3 The remote can store about 200 preset codes (this has been tested with codes of Pioneer format only). -
Page 62: Erasing One Of The Remote Control Button Settings
Controlling the rest of your system • The remote controls should be 3 cm to 5 cm apart. 3 cm to 5 cm Press the corresponding button on the other remote control that is sending (teaching) the signal to this receiver’s remote control. -
Page 63: Renaming Input Source Names
Controlling the rest of your system Press the button of the component for which you want to check the preset code, then press ENTER. The brand name and preset code appears in the display for three seconds. Renaming input source names You can customize the names that appear on the remote LCD when you select an input source (for example, you could change the name of DVR 1 to HDD/DVR). -
Page 64: Using Multi Operations
(except DVD recorders); • program the power to switch on if it’s the source component selected in step 3; • program a Pioneer TV or monitor to switch on if the input function (selected in step 2) has video input terminals;... -
Page 65: Controls For Tvs
Controlling the rest of your system Controls for TVs This remote control can control components after entering the proper codes or teaching the receiver the commands (see Setting the remote to control other components on page 61 for more on this). Use the input source buttons to select the component. -
Page 66: Operating Other Pioneer Components With This Unit's Sensor
If you have connected a remote control to the CONTROL IN jack (using a mini-plug cable), you won't be able to control this unit using the remote sensor. • See Using this receiver with a Pioneer plasma display on page 53 if you are connecting a Pioneer plasma display. -
Page 67: Additional Information
• Something is obstructing the fan. Remove the obstruction and try switching the receiver back on. If the then the power automatically fan is still not working, or you can't remove the object, unplug the receiver from the wall and call a Pioneer switches off. -
Page 68: Other Audio Problems
Additional information Symptom No sound from surround back speakers. No sound from subwoofer. No sound from one speaker. Sound is produced from analog components, but not from digital ones (DVD, LD, CD-ROM etc.). No sound is output or a noise is output when Dolby Digital/DTS software is played back. -
Page 69: Video
Additional information Symptom Remedy Can't record audio. • You can only make a digital recording from a digital source, and an analog recording from an analog source. • For digital sources, make sure that what you’re recording isn’t copy protected. •... -
Page 70: Display
Additional information Symptom After using the Auto MCACC Setup, the speaker size setting is incorrect. Can’t adjust the Fine Speaker Distance setting (page 40) properly. Most recent settings have been erased. Display Symptom The display is dark or off. After making an adjustment the display goes off. -
Page 71: Remote Control
• The preset code may be incorrect. Redo the procedure for entering preset codes. The SR cable is connected, but • Reinsert the SR cable, making sure it’s connected to the right jack (see Using this receiver with a Pioneer the connected components can’t plasma display on page 53). -
Page 72: Ipod Messages
Additional information iPod messages Symptom Cause Error I1 There is a problem with the signal path from the iPod to the receiver. Error I2 The software version being used with the iPod needs to be updated. No Track There are no playable songs currently stored in the iPod. -
Page 73: Surround Sound Formats
Additional information Surround sound formats Below is a brief description of the main surround sound formats you’ll find on DVDs, satellite, cable and terrestrial broadcasts, and video cassettes. Dolby The Dolby technologies are explained below. See www.dolby.com for more detailed information. Dolby Digital Dolby Digital is a multichannel digital audio coding system widely used in cinemas, and in the home for DVD and digital... -
Page 74: About Thx
Additional information WMA9 Pro can support up to 5.1/7.1 channel playback with sampling rates up to 24-bit/96 kHz. Using the unique WMA compression techniques, WMA9 Pro can deliver multichannel music and soundtracks over high-speed internet networks at low bit rates with minimal audio degradation. -
Page 75: Listening Modes With Different Input Signal Formats
Additional information you are watching is encoded in Surround EX, you can manually select the THX Surround EX playback mode, otherwise THX Select2 Cinema mode will apply ASA processing to provide optimum replay. • THX MusicMode For the replay of multi-channel music the THX MusicMode should be selected. - Page 76 Additional information Multichannel signal formats SBch Processing Input signal format SBch WMA9 Pro (6.1/7.1 channel) Processing Dolby Digital EX (6.1 channel flagged) (7.1 channel decoding used for all sources) DTS-ES (6.1 channel sources/6.1 channel flagged) DTS and DTS 96/24 (5.1 channel encoding) Dolby Digital WMA9 Pro DVD-A...
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Page 77: Stream Direct With Different Input Signal Formats
Additional information Stream direct with different input signal formats The following charts show what you will hear with different input signal formats, depending on the Stream Direct mode (see Using Stream Direct on page 28) you have selected. Stereo (2 channel) signal formats Surround Back speaker(s) Connected (Maximum 7.1 channel... -
Page 78: Specifications
Additional information Specifications Amplifier section Continuous Power Output (Stereo) Front ..150 W + 150 W (DIN 1 kHz, THD 1 %, 6 Ω) 120 W + 120 W (DIN 1 kHz, THD 1 %, 8 Ω) Continuous Power Output (Multichannel) Front . - Page 79 253 Alexandra Road, #04-01, Singapore 159936 TEL: 65-6472-7555 PIONEER ELECTRONICS AUSTRALIA PTY. LTD. 178-184 Boundary Road, Braeside, Victoria 3195, 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 <06C00001>...