Contents Connections Playback Setup ≫ ≫ ≫ ≫ What’s in the box Connecting an AV Component without HDMI Jack Mounted Additional Function (Firmware Update) Connecting an Audio Component Update Information of the firmware Connecting a Video Camera, etc. Operation of added new functions Connecting an AV Component in a Separate Room Firmware Update Procedure (Multi-zone Connection)
Playback Setup ≫ ≫ ≫ ≫ Playing Back Playing Amazon Music using the Pioneer Remote App Spotify Playing Amazon Music using the remote controller AirPlay ® Connecting the Sonos System for Playback Playing Back on This Unit Necessary Equipment Playing Back on multiple devices (AirPlay2)
Contents Connections Playback Setup ≫ ≫ ≫ ≫ Selecting a Listening mode Data Management Speaker Layouts and Selectable Listening Modes Network/Bluetooth Listening Mode Effects Menu operations Input Formats and Selectable Listening Modes Network Inputting Characters Bluetooth Setup AV Adjust Menu operations System Setup Web Setup Menu list...
Contents Connections Playback Setup ≫ ≫ ≫ ≫ Additional Function (Firmware Update) This unit is equipped with a function to update the firmware via network or USB port when the firmware update is announced after purchase. This enables various functions to be added and operations to be improved. Depending on the manufacturing timing of the product, the firmware may be switched to the updated one.
Contents Connections Playback Setup ≫ ≫ ≫ ≫ Firmware Update Procedure The update may take approx. 30 minutes to complete via network or via USB Update port. Existing settings are guaranteed in either updating method. 1. Press When this unit is connected to the network, notifications of firmware updates may The Home screen is displayed on the TV screen.
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Contents Connections Playback Setup ≫ ≫ ≫ ≫ If an Error Message is Displayed • If "HDMI CEC" is set to "On", set it to "Off". If an error occurs, "- Error!" is displayed on the display of the unit. ("" –...
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Contents Connections Playback Setup ≫ ≫ ≫ ≫ • Others: After removing the power plug once, insert it to the outlet, and then start the operation from the beginning. • If "Firmware Update" is grayed out and cannot be selected, wait for a while until it starts up.
Contents Connections Playback Setup ≫ ≫ ≫ ≫ Part Names Front Panel For details, see ( p11) Front Panel≫ Rear Panel≫ Remote≫...
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Contents Connections Playback Setup ≫ ≫ ≫ ≫ 1. INPUT SELECTOR dial: Switch the input to be played. TUNER. ( p117) 2. STATUS button: Switches the information on the display. ( p135) 17. RETURN button: Returns the display to the previous state. 3.
Contents Connections Playback Setup ≫ ≫ ≫ ≫ Display 1. Cursor ( / / ): This may light when performing operations with the SP A: Outputs audio only to SPEAKER A. "NET", "USB" input selector. SP B: Outputs audio only to SPEAKER B. 2.
Contents Connections Playback Setup ≫ ≫ ≫ ≫ 1. COMPONENT VIDEO IN jacks: Input the AV component video signals with a American models support banana plugs. Use a plug 4 mm in diameter. Y plug component video cable. (Compatible only with 480i or 576i resolution.) connection is not supported.) 2.
Contents Connections Playback Setup ≫ ≫ ≫ ≫ Remote Controller STANDBY/ON button 2. INPUT button: Switch the input to be played. 3. PERSONAL PRESET 1/2/3 buttons: Registers the current setting conditions such as input selector, listening mode, etc. or call the registered settings. p127) ...
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Contents Connections Playback Setup ≫ ≫ ≫ ≫ (STATUS) button: Switches the information on the display and is used to operate RDS. ( p121) button: Returns the display to the previous state. 20. CH LEVEL button: You can check the volume level settings ( p162) for each of the speakers.
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Contents Connections Playback Setup ≫ ≫ ≫ ≫ Connections Connecting speakers Connecting the TV Connecting Playback Devices Connecting an AV Component in a Separate Room (Multi-zone Connection) Connecting ZONE B Connecting Antennas Network Connection Connecting External Control Devices Connecting the Power Cord Front Panel≫...
Contents Connections Playback Setup ≫ ≫ ≫ ≫ Connecting speakers You can select the layout of speakers to be installed from various patterns when using this unit. Use the following flow chart to select the speaker layout that suits your speakers and usage environment.
Contents Connections Playback Setup ≫ ≫ ≫ ≫ Speaker Installation 5.1 Channel System This is a basic 5.1 Channel System. Front speakers output the front stereo sound, and a center speaker outputs the sound of the center of the screen, such as dialogs and vocals.
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Contents Connections Playback Setup ≫ ≫ ≫ ≫ 7.1 Channel System This is a 7.1 Channel System that consists of the basic 5.1 Channel System ( p19) and added surround back speakers. Front speakers output the front stereo sound, and a center speaker outputs the sound of the center of the screen, such as dialogs and vocals.
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Contents Connections Playback Setup ≫ ≫ ≫ ≫ 5.1.2 Channel System A 5.1.2 Channel System is a speaker layout consisting of the basic 5.1 Channel System ( p19) and added height speakers. Select the height speakers that suit your speakers and usage environment from the following three types. ...
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Contents Connections Playback Setup ≫ ≫ ≫ ≫ Front High Speakers/Rear High Speakers This is a system with the basic 5.1 channel system ( p19) consisting of front speakers, a center speaker, surround speakers and a powered subwoofer, Installation Example and added front high speakers or rear high speakers combined.
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Contents Connections Playback Setup ≫ ≫ ≫ ≫ Ceiling Speakers Installation Example This is a system with the basic 5.1 channel system ( p19) consisting of front speakers, a center speaker, surround speakers and a powered subwoofer, and added top front speakers or top middle speakers or top rear speakers combined. Installing the height speakers will enrich the sound field feeling in the upper space.
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Contents Connections Playback Setup ≫ ≫ ≫ ≫ Dolby Enabled Speakers (Dolby Speakers) This is a system with the basic 5.1 channel system ( p19) consisting of front speakers, a center speaker, surround speakers and a powered subwoofer, and Installation Example added Dolby enabled speakers (front) or Dolby enabled speakers (surround) combined.
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Contents Connections Playback Setup ≫ ≫ ≫ ≫ 7.1.2 Channel System A 7.1.2 Channel System is a speaker layout consisting of the 7.1 Channel System ( p20) and added height speakers. Select the height speakers that suit your speakers and usage environment from the following three types. ...
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Contents Connections Playback Setup ≫ ≫ ≫ ≫ Front High Speakers/Rear High Speakers This is a system with the 7.1 channel system ( p20) consisting of front speakers, a center speaker, surround speakers, surround back speakers and Installation Example a powered subwoofer, and added front high speakers or rear high speakers combined.
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Contents Connections Playback Setup ≫ ≫ ≫ ≫ Ceiling Speakers Installation Example This is a system with the 7.1 channel system ( p20) consisting of front speakers, a center speaker, surround speakers, surround back speakers and a powered subwoofer, and added top front speakers or top middle speakers or top rear speakers combined.
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Contents Connections Playback Setup ≫ ≫ ≫ ≫ Dolby Enabled Speakers (Dolby Speakers) This is a system with the 7.1 channel system ( p20) consisting of front speakers, a center speaker, surround speakers, surround back speakers and a Installation Example powered subwoofer, and added Dolby enabled speakers (front), Dolby enabled speakers (surround) or Dolby enabled speakers (surround back) combined.
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Contents Connections Playback Setup ≫ ≫ ≫ ≫ 5.1.4 Channel System A 5.1.4 Channel System is a speaker layout combining 2 sets of the height speakers, 1 set of left and right at the front and 1 set of left and right at the rear, to the basic 5.1 Channel System ( p19).
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Contents Connections Playback Setup ≫ ≫ ≫ ≫ Combination example when Top Front (Example 1) Use top rear speakers at the rear Speakers are used at the front About the top front speakers b: 125° to 150° The top rear speakers are installed on the ceiling at rear of the listening position, and the width between the left and right speakers is optimal to match the one for the front speakers.
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Contents Connections Playback Setup ≫ ≫ ≫ ≫ (Example 3) Use Dolby Enabled Speakers (Surround) at the rear The Dolby enabled speakers are the special speaker that the sound is emitted toward the ceiling, and have the effect the sound to come from above by reflecting the sound on the ceiling.
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Contents Connections Playback Setup ≫ ≫ ≫ ≫ Combination example when Top Middle Use rear high speakers at the rear Speakers are used at the front About the top middle speakers 3´ (0.9 m) or more The width between the rear high speakers should match the one for the front speakers, and they should be installed minimum of 3’/0.9 m higher than the front speakers, and tilted so they will point toward the listener.
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Contents Connections Playback Setup ≫ ≫ ≫ ≫ Combination example when Front High (Example 1) Use rear high speakers at the rear Speakers are used at the front About the front high speakers 3´ (0.9 m) or more ...
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Contents Connections Playback Setup ≫ ≫ ≫ ≫ (Example 3) Use top rear speakers at the rear d: 125° to 150° The top rear speakers are installed on the ceiling at rear of the listening position, and the width between the left and right speakers is optimal to match the one for the front speakers.
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Contents Connections Playback Setup ≫ ≫ ≫ ≫ Combination example when Dolby Enabled (Example 1) Use top rear speakers at the rear Speakers (Front) are used at the front About the Dolby enabled speakers (front) c: 125° to 150° The top rear speakers are installed on the ceiling at rear of the listening position, and the width between the left and right speakers is optimal to match the one for the front speakers.
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Contents Connections Playback Setup ≫ ≫ ≫ ≫ (Example 3) Use Dolby Enabled Speakers (Surround) at the rear The Dolby enabled speakers are the special speaker that the sound is emitted toward the ceiling, and have the effect the sound to come from above by reflecting the sound on the ceiling.
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Contents Connections Playback Setup ≫ ≫ ≫ ≫ 7.1.4 Channel System A 7.1.4 Channel System is a speaker layout combining 2 sets of the height speakers, 1 set of left and right at the front and 1 set of left and right at the rear, to the basic 7.1 Channel System ( p20).
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Contents Connections Playback Setup ≫ ≫ ≫ ≫ Combination example when Top Front (Example 1) Use top rear speakers at the rear Speakers are used at the front About the top front speakers b: 125° to 150° The top rear speakers are installed on the ceiling at rear of the listening position, and the width between the left and right speakers is optimal to match the one for the front speakers.
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Contents Connections Playback Setup ≫ ≫ ≫ ≫ (Example 2) Use rear high speakers at the rear (Example 4) Use Dolby Enabled Speakers (Surround Back) at the rear 3´ (0.9 m) or more The Dolby enabled speakers are the special speaker that the sound is emitted The width between the rear high speakers should match the one for the front toward the ceiling, and have the effect the sound to come from above by speakers, and they should be installed minimum of 3’/0.9 m higher than the front...
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Contents Connections Playback Setup ≫ ≫ ≫ ≫ Combination example when Top Middle Use rear high speakers at the rear Speakers are used at the front About the top middle speakers 3´ (0.9 m) or more The width between the rear high speakers should match the one for the front speakers, and they should be installed minimum of 3’/0.9 m higher than the front speakers, and tilted so they will point toward the listener.
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Contents Connections Playback Setup ≫ ≫ ≫ ≫ Combination example when Front High (Example 1) Use rear high speakers at the rear Speakers are used at the front About the front high speakers 3´ (0.9 m) or more ...
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Contents Connections Playback Setup ≫ ≫ ≫ ≫ (Example 2) Use top middle speakers at the rear (Example 4) Use Dolby Enabled Speakers (Surround) at the rear d: 65° to 100° The Dolby enabled speakers are the special speaker that the sound is emitted The top middle speakers are installed on the ceiling immediately above the toward the ceiling, and have the effect the sound to come from above by listening position, and the width between the left and right speakers is optimal to...
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Contents Connections Playback Setup ≫ ≫ ≫ ≫ (Example 5) Use Dolby Enabled Speakers (Surround Back) at the rear The Dolby enabled speakers are the special speaker that the sound is emitted toward the ceiling, and have the effect the sound to come from above by reflecting the sound on the ceiling.
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Contents Connections Playback Setup ≫ ≫ ≫ ≫ Combination example when Dolby Enabled (Example 1) Use top rear speakers at the rear Speakers (Front) are used at the front About the Dolby enabled speakers (front) d: 125° to 150° The top rear speakers are installed on the ceiling at rear of the listening position, and the width between the left and right speakers is optimal to match the one for the front speakers.
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Contents Connections Playback Setup ≫ ≫ ≫ ≫ (Example 2) Use rear high speakers at the rear (Example 4) Use Dolby Enabled Speakers (Surround Back) at the rear 3´ (0.9 m) or more The Dolby enabled speakers are the special speaker that the sound is emitted The width between the rear high speakers should match the one for the front toward the ceiling, and have the effect the sound to come from above by speakers, and they should be installed minimum of 3’/0.9 m higher than the front...
Contents Connections Playback Setup ≫ ≫ ≫ ≫ Speaker Connections and "Speaker Setup" Settings Connections (Note) Speaker Impedance Connect speakers with an impedance of 4 Ω to 16 Ω. Connect the Speaker Cables 3/8˝ (10 mm) Make correct connection between the unit's jacks and speaker's jacks (+ side to + side, and - side to - side) for each channel. If the connection is wrong, a bass sound will not be reproduced properly due to reverse phase.
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Contents Connections Playback Setup ≫ ≫ ≫ ≫ Connect the Subwoofer 500 mA eARC HDMI OUT 4K HDR a Subwoofer cable Connect a powered subwoofer with a subwoofer cable. Up to two powered subwoofers can be connected. You can set the volume levels of the 2 powered subwoofers to different levels.
Contents Connections Playback Setup ≫ ≫ ≫ ≫ 5.1 Channel System "Speaker Setup" settings during ZONE B (LINE OUT) Initial Setup ( p203) Speaker Setup 5.1 ch 1 ch Height 1 Speaker Height 2 Speaker Zone Speaker Speaker B Zone 2 Zone 2 Preout •...
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Contents Connections Playback Setup ≫ ≫ ≫ ≫ 5.1 Channel System + ZONE SPEAKER MAIN ROOM "Speaker Setup" settings during ZONE B (LINE OUT) Initial Setup ( p203) Speaker Setup 5.1 ch 1 ch Height 1 Speaker Height 2 Speaker Zone Speaker Zone 2 Speaker B...
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Contents Connections Playback Setup ≫ ≫ ≫ ≫ 5.1 Channel System + SPEAKER B "Speaker Setup" settings during ZONE B (LINE OUT) Initial Setup ( p203) * * Speaker Setup 5.1 ch 1 ch Height 1 Speaker Height 2 Speaker Zone Speaker Speaker B Zone 2...
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Contents Connections Playback Setup ≫ ≫ ≫ ≫ 5.1 Channel System + SPEAKER B (Bi-Amping the Speakers) "Speaker Setup" settings during ZONE B (LINE OUT) Initial Setup ( p203) * * Speaker Setup 5.1 ch 1 ch Height 1 Speaker Height 2 Speaker Zone Speaker Speaker B...
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Contents Connections Playback Setup ≫ ≫ ≫ ≫ 5.1 Channel System (Bi-Amping the Speakers) "Speaker Setup" settings during ZONE B (LINE OUT) Initial Setup ( p203) Speaker Setup 5.1 ch 1 ch Height 1 Speaker Height 2 Speaker Zone Speaker Speaker B Zone 2...
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Contents Connections Playback Setup ≫ ≫ ≫ ≫ 5.1 Channel System (Bi-Amping the Speakers) + ZONE SPEAKER MAIN ROOM "Speaker Setup" settings during ZONE B (LINE OUT) Initial Setup ( p203) Speaker Setup 5.1 ch 1 ch Height 1 Speaker Height 2 Speaker Zone Speaker Zone 2...
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Contents Connections Playback Setup ≫ ≫ ≫ ≫ 7.1 Channel System "Speaker Setup" settings during ZONE B (LINE OUT) Initial Setup ( p203) Speaker Setup 7.1 ch 1 ch Height 1 Speaker Height 2 Speaker Zone Speaker Speaker B Zone 2 Zone 2 Preout •...
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Contents Connections Playback Setup ≫ ≫ ≫ ≫ 7.1 Channel System + ZONE SPEAKER (ZONE 2) MAIN ROOM "Speaker Setup" settings during ZONE B (LINE OUT) Initial Setup ( p203) Speaker Setup 7.1 ch 1 ch Height 1 Speaker Height 2 Speaker Zone Speaker Zone 2...
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Contents Connections Playback Setup ≫ ≫ ≫ ≫ 7.1 Channel System + ZONE SPEAKER (ZONE 2/ZONE 3) MAIN ROOM "Speaker Setup" settings during ZONE B (LINE OUT) Initial Setup ( p203) Speaker Setup 7.1 ch 1 ch Height 1 Speaker Height 2 Speaker Zone Speaker Zone 2/Zone 3...
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Contents Connections Playback Setup ≫ ≫ ≫ ≫ 7.1 Channel System + SPEAKER B "Speaker Setup" settings during ZONE B (LINE OUT) Initial Setup ( p203) * * Speaker Setup 7.1 ch 1 ch Height 1 Speaker Height 2 Speaker Zone Speaker Speaker B Zone 2...
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Contents Connections Playback Setup ≫ ≫ ≫ ≫ 7.1 Channel System + SPEAKER B (Bi-Amping the Speakers) "Speaker Setup" settings during ZONE B (LINE OUT) Initial Setup ( p203) * * Speaker Setup 7.1 ch 1 ch Height 1 Speaker Height 2 Speaker Zone Speaker Speaker B...
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Contents Connections Playback Setup ≫ ≫ ≫ ≫ 7.1 Channel System (Bi-Amping the Speakers) "Speaker Setup" settings during ZONE B (LINE OUT) Initial Setup ( p203) Speaker Setup 7.1 ch 1 ch Height 1 Speaker Height 2 Speaker Zone Speaker Speaker B Zone 2...
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Contents Connections Playback Setup ≫ ≫ ≫ ≫ 7.1 Channel System (Bi-Amping the Speakers) + ZONE SPEAKER MAIN ROOM "Speaker Setup" settings during ZONE B (LINE OUT) Initial Setup ( p203) Speaker Setup 7.1 ch 1 ch Height 1 Speaker Height 2 Speaker Zone Speaker Zone 2...
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Contents Connections Playback Setup ≫ ≫ ≫ ≫ 5.1.2 Channel System "Speaker Setup" settings during ZONE B (LINE OUT) Initial Setup ( p203) Speaker Setup 5.1.2 ch 1 ch Height 1 Speaker Front High Height 2 Speaker Zone Speaker Speaker B Zone 2 Zone 2 Preout...
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Contents Connections Playback Setup ≫ ≫ ≫ ≫ 5.1.2 Channel System + ZONE SPEAKER (ZONE 2) MAIN ROOM "Speaker Setup" settings during ZONE B (LINE OUT) Initial Setup ( p203) Speaker Setup 5.1.2 ch 1 ch Height 1 Speaker Front High Height 2 Speaker Zone Speaker...
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Contents Connections Playback Setup ≫ ≫ ≫ ≫ 5.1.2 Channel System + ZONE SPEAKER (ZONE 2/ZONE 3) MAIN ROOM "Speaker Setup" settings during ZONE B (LINE OUT) Initial Setup ( p203) Speaker Setup 5.1.2 ch 1 ch Height 1 Speaker Height 2 Speaker Front High Zone Speaker...
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Contents Connections Playback Setup ≫ ≫ ≫ ≫ 5.1.2 Channel System + SPEAKER B "Speaker Setup" settings during ZONE B (LINE OUT) Initial Setup ( p203) * * Speaker Setup 5.1.2 ch 1 ch Height 1 Speaker Front High Height 2 Speaker Zone Speaker Speaker B...
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Contents Connections Playback Setup ≫ ≫ ≫ ≫ 5.1.2 Channel System (Bi-Amping the Speakers) "Speaker Setup" settings during ZONE B (LINE OUT) Initial Setup ( p203) Speaker Setup 5.1.2 ch 1 ch Height 1 Speaker Height 2 Speaker Front High Zone Speaker Speaker B...
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Contents Connections Playback Setup ≫ ≫ ≫ ≫ 7.1.2 Channel System "Speaker Setup" settings during ZONE B (LINE OUT) Initial Setup ( p203) Speaker Setup 7.1.2 ch 1 ch Height 1 Speaker Front High Height 2 Speaker Zone Speaker Speaker B Zone 2 Zone 2 Preout...
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Contents Connections Playback Setup ≫ ≫ ≫ ≫ 7.1.2 Channel System + ZONE SPEAKER MAIN ROOM "Speaker Setup" settings during ZONE B (LINE OUT) Initial Setup ( p203) Speaker Setup 7.1.2 ch 1 ch Height 1 Speaker Front High Height 2 Speaker Zone Speaker Zone 2...
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Contents Connections Playback Setup ≫ ≫ ≫ ≫ 7.1.2 Channel System + SPEAKER B "Speaker Setup" settings during ZONE B (LINE OUT) Initial Setup ( p203) * * Speaker Setup 7.1.2 ch 1 ch Height 1 Speaker Front High Height 2 Speaker Zone Speaker Speaker B...
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Contents Connections Playback Setup ≫ ≫ ≫ ≫ 7.1.2 Channel System(Bi-Amping the Speakers) "Speaker Setup" settings during ZONE B (LINE OUT) Initial Setup ( p203) Speaker Setup 7.1.2 ch 1 ch Height 1 Speaker Height 2 Speaker Front High Zone Speaker Speaker B Zone 2...
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Contents Connections Playback Setup ≫ ≫ ≫ ≫ 5.1.4 Channel System "Speaker Setup" settings during ZONE B (LINE OUT) Initial Setup ( p203) Speaker Setup 5.1.4 ch 1 ch Height 1 Speaker Top Middle Height 2 Speaker Rear High Zone Speaker Speaker B Zone 2...
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Contents Connections Playback Setup ≫ ≫ ≫ ≫ 5.1.4 Channel System + ZONE SPEAKER MAIN ROOM "Speaker Setup" settings during ZONE B (LINE OUT) Initial Setup ( p203) Speaker Setup 5.1.4 ch 1 ch Height 1 Speaker Top Middle Height 2 Speaker Rear High Zone Speaker...
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Contents Connections Playback Setup ≫ ≫ ≫ ≫ 5.1.4 Channel System (Bi-Amping the Speakers) "Speaker Setup" settings during ZONE B (LINE OUT) Initial Setup ( p203) Speaker Setup 5.1.4 ch 1 ch Height 1 Speaker Top Middle Height 2 Speaker Rear High Zone Speaker Speaker B...
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Contents Connections Playback Setup ≫ ≫ ≫ ≫ 7.1.4 Channel System "Speaker Setup" settings during ZONE B (LINE OUT) Initial Setup ( p203) Speaker Setup 7.1.4 ch 1 ch Height 1 Speaker Top Middle Height 2 Speaker Rear High Zone Speaker Speaker B Zone 2...
Contents Connections Playback Setup ≫ ≫ ≫ ≫ Connecting a Power Amplifier Power amplifier You can connect a power amplifier to the unit and use the unit as a pre-amplifier in order to produce a large volume that cannot be output with the unit only. Connect the speakers to the power amplifier.
Contents Connections Playback Setup ≫ ≫ ≫ ≫ Speaker combinations • Up to two powered subwoofers can be connected in either combination. Speaker SURROUND SP B (*1) ZONE 2 (*1) ZONE 3 (*1) FRONT CENTER SURROUND HEIGHT 1 HEIGHT 2 Bi-AMP (*1) Channels BACK...
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Contents Connections Playback Setup ≫ ≫ ≫ ≫ (*6) ZONE 2 speakers need to be connected to the HEIGHT 1 jack, ZONE 3 speakers need to be connected to the SURROUND BACK jacks, and height speakers need to be connected to the HEIGHT 2 jacks. About the HEIGHT 1/HEIGHT 2 When connecting 2 sets of the height speakers, the combination of the height speakers that can be selected is as follows.
Contents Connections Playback Setup ≫ ≫ ≫ ≫ Connecting the TV Connect this unit between a TV and AV component. Connecting this unit with the TV can output the video and audio signals of the AV component to the TV, or play the audio of the TV on this unit.
Contents Connections Playback Setup ≫ ≫ ≫ ≫ To ARC/eARC TV If the TV supports the ARC (Audio Return Channel) function (*), use only the HDMI cable to connect with the TV. Use the ARC-compatible HDMI IN jack of the TV for connection.
Contents Connections Playback Setup ≫ ≫ ≫ ≫ To Non-ARC TV If the TV does not support the ARC (Audio Return Channel) function (*), connect an HDMI cable and digital optical cable. • If you use a cable set-top box, etc. connected to the input jack of this unit to 500 mA eARC watch TV (without using a TV’s built-in tuner), connection with a digital optical...
Contents Connections Playback Setup ≫ ≫ ≫ ≫ Connecting Playback Devices Connecting an AV Component with HDMI Jack Mounted This is a connection example of an AV component equipped with an HDMI jack. When connecting with an AV component that conforms to the CEC (Consumer Electronics Control) standard, you can use the HDMI CEC function (*) that 500 mA eARC...
Contents Connections Playback Setup ≫ ≫ ≫ ≫ Connecting an AV Component without HDMI Jack Mounted This is a connection example of an AV component unequipped with an HDMI jack. Select cables that match the jacks of the AV component for connection. For 500 mA example, when video input is connected to the BD/DVD jack, connect the audio eARC...
Contents Connections Playback Setup ≫ ≫ ≫ ≫ Connecting an Audio Component This is a connection example of an audio component. Connect a CD player using a digital optical cable or analog audio cable. You can also connect a turntable that 500 mA has an MM-type cartridge to the PHONO jack.
Contents Connections Playback Setup ≫ ≫ ≫ ≫ Connecting a Video Camera, etc. Connect a video camera, etc. to the AUX INPUT HDMI jack on the front panel using an HDMI cable. Video camera a HDMI cable Front Panel≫ Rear Panel≫ Remote≫...
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Contents Connections Playback Setup ≫ ≫ ≫ ≫ Connecting an AV Component in a Separate Room (Multi-zone Connection) Connecting a TV (ZONE 2) While a disc is played on a Blu-ray Disc player in the main room (where this unit is located), you can play the video and audio of the same Blu-ray Disc player or another AV component on the TV equipped with an HDMI IN jack in a separate 500 mA...
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Contents Connections Playback Setup ≫ ≫ ≫ ≫ Connecting a Pre-main Amplifier (ZONE 2) You can enjoy 2-ch audio in the separate room (ZONE 2) while performing playback in the main room (where this unit is located). Connect the ZONE 2 PRE/ 500 mA LINE OUT jacks of the unit and the LINE IN jacks of the pre-main amplifier or eARC...
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Contents Connections Playback Setup ≫ ≫ ≫ ≫ Connecting a Pre-main Amplifier (ZONE 3) You can enjoy 2-ch audio in the separate room (ZONE 3) while performing playback in the main room (where this unit is located). Use an analog cable to 500 mA connect the ZONE 3 PRE/LINE OUT jack of this unit and the LINE IN jack of the eARC...
Contents Connections Playback Setup ≫ ≫ ≫ ≫ Connecting ZONE B Connecting a Pre-main Amplifier, etc. (ZONE B) While performing playback through speakers (ZONE A) connected to the unit, you can enjoy the audio of the same source at the same time with the pre-main amplifier or the transmitter of the wireless headphones connected to the ZONE 500 mA eARC...
Contents Connections Playback Setup ≫ ≫ ≫ ≫ Connecting Antennas Connect the antenna to this unit, and set up the antenna at the best position for listening while receiving radio signals. Attach the indoor FM antenna to the wall using push pins or adhesive tape. 500 mA eARC HDMI OUT...
Contents Connections Playback Setup ≫ ≫ ≫ ≫ Network Connection This unit can be connected to the network using a wired LAN or Wi-Fi (wireless LAN). You can enjoy network functions such as Internet radio by network connection. If connection is made by the wired LAN, connect the router and the 500 mA eARC NETWORK jack with the LAN cable as shown in the illustration.
Contents Connections Playback Setup ≫ ≫ ≫ ≫ Connecting External Control Devices IR IN/OUT port When connecting a remote control receiver unit consisting of an IR Receiver, etc. to this unit, operation using the remote controller is possible even if the remote ZONE B (LINE OUT) control signal is difficult to reach (due to installation in the cabinet, etc.).
Contents Connections Playback Setup ≫ ≫ ≫ ≫ 12V TRIGGER OUT jack When connecting a device equipped with a TRIGGER IN jack such as a BD/DVD player to this unit, the device can be turned on or set to standby by interlocking ZONE B (LINE OUT) the operation on this unit.
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Contents Connections Playback Setup ≫ ≫ ≫ ≫ Connecting the Power Cord Connect the power cord after all the connections are completed. • This unit includes a removable power cord. Be sure to connect the power cord to the AC IN of the unit first, and then connect it to the outlet. Always disconnect the outlet side first when disconnecting the power cord.
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Contents Connections Playback Setup ≫ ≫ ≫ ≫ Playback AV Component Playback BLUETOOTH Playback ® Internet Radio Spotify AirPlay ® DTS Play-Fi ® FlareConnect USB Storage Device Playing back files on a PC and NAS (Music Server) Play Queue Amazon Music Connecting the Sonos System for Playback Listening To the AM/FM Radio Multi-zone...
Contents Connections Playback Setup ≫ ≫ ≫ ≫ AV Component Playback You can play the audio from AV components, such as Blu-ray disc players through this unit. • When a TV is connected to the HDMI OUT SUB jack, use the HDMI MAIN/SUB button or "AV Adjust" ( p198) to switch between MAIN and SUB.
If a password is requested, enter "0000". • This unit is displayed as "Pioneer SC-LX904 XXXXXX". This display can be p195) or the Pioneer Remote changed with the Friendly Name function ( App (can be used with the iOS or Android ™...
Contents Connections Playback Setup ≫ ≫ ≫ ≫ Internet Radio By connecting this unit to an Internet-connected network, you can enjoy Internet radio services, such as TuneIn Radio, etc. • To play Internet radio services, the network needs to be connected to the Internet. •...
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Contents Connections Playback Setup ≫ ≫ ≫ ≫ Internet Radio Service Menu You can bookmark specific stations, or delete stations that have been bookmarked. The displayed menu varies according to the service being selected. The menu icon is displayed while a station is being played. When only this icon is displayed, pressing ENTER will display the menu on the screen.
Contents Connections Playback Setup ≫ ≫ ≫ ≫ Spotify Use your phone, tablet or computer as a remote control for Spotify. Go to spotify.com/connect to learn how. Front Panel≫ Rear Panel≫ Remote≫...
Then, press NET on the remote controller. Next, click the AirPlay icon in iTunes, select this unit from the displayed devices, and start play of a music file. iPhone Pioneer SC-LX904 XXXXXX e.g., iOS 10 Front Panel≫ Rear Panel≫ Remote≫...
You can also play the music files on a PC with iTunes (Ver. 12.8 or later) XXXXXX Pioneer SC-LX904 equipped. Confirm that this unit and the PC are connected to the same network XXXXXXXX Pioneer beforehand. Then, press NET on the remote controller. Next, click the AirPlay...
"Group playback" that plays the same music in separate • To use a music streaming distribution service, user registration may be rooms at home. To enjoy this function, download Pioneer Music Control App required. (available on iOS or Android ™...
Playing Back 1. Connect this unit and other devices supporting FlareConnect to the same network. 2. Download Pioneer Remote App from App Store or Google Play Store. ™ The illustration shows an image.
Contents Connections Playback Setup ≫ ≫ ≫ ≫ USB Storage Device You can play music files stored on a USB storage device. Basic Operations Perform the following procedure when this unit is on. 1. Switch the input on the TV to the input connected to the unit. TV’s REMOTE 2.
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Contents Connections Playback Setup ≫ ≫ ≫ ≫ • To return to the previous screen, press • To display an album title, artist name and album art of a file in WAV format, make the folder structure and file names as shown below when saving music files.
Contents Connections Playback Setup ≫ ≫ ≫ ≫ Device and Supported Format USB Storage Device Requirements WAV (.wav/.WAV): WAV files contain uncompressed PCM digital audio. • This unit can use USB storage devices that comply with the USB mass • Supported sampling rates: 44.1 kHz, 48 kHz, 88.2 kHz, 96 kHz, 176.4 kHz, storage class standard.
Contents Connections Playback Setup ≫ ≫ ≫ ≫ Playing back files on a PC and NAS (Music Server) Streaming play of music files stored on PCs or NAS devices connected to the same network as this unit is supported. • The network servers supported by this unit are PCs that incorporate players equipped with the server functions such as Windows Media Player 11 or 12, or NASes ®...
Contents Connections Playback Setup ≫ ≫ ≫ ≫ Playing Back Perform the following procedure when this unit is on. 1. Switch the input on the TV to the input connected to the unit. TV’s REMOTE 2. Start the server (Windows Media Player 11, Windows Media Player 12, or ®...
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Contents Connections Playback Setup ≫ ≫ ≫ ≫ 6. Select the target server with the cursors, and press ENTER to display the Player 12, it must be configured beforehand. items list screen. Setting PC • This unit cannot access pictures and videos stored on servers. 1.
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Contents Connections Playback Setup ≫ ≫ ≫ ≫ – It is playing a music file on a USB storage device. • Depending on the version of Windows Media Player, the names of items to ® select may differ from the above description. ...
Contents Connections Playback Setup ≫ ≫ ≫ ≫ Supported Audio Formats This unit supports the following music file formats. Remote play of FLAC and Apple Lossless (.m4a/.mp4/.M4A/.MP4): DSD is not supported. • Supported sampling rates: 44.1 kHz, 48 kHz, 88.2 kHz, 96 kHz •...
Initial Setup 1. Connect this unit to your home network by the network settings on this unit. 2. Download Pioneer Remote App from App Store or Google Play Store. ™...
Contents Connections Playback Setup ≫ ≫ ≫ ≫ • If there are no tracks on the Play Queue list, only "Play Now " is 3. To delete a track, slide the track to the left until the trash icon changes to " ".
3. Select the content that you want to play in the menu screen for Amazon Music Tap the unit when displayed to select it. and start play. 5. Tap "NET" or "NETWORK" at the top of the Pioneer Remote App screen, and Front Panel≫ Rear Panel≫ Remote≫...
Contents Connections Playback Setup ≫ ≫ ≫ ≫ Playing Amazon Music using the remote controller 1. Switch the input on the TV to the input connected to the unit. 2. Pressing NET will display the Network Functions list screen on the TV. 3.
Contents Connections Playback Setup ≫ ≫ ≫ ≫ Connecting the Sonos System for Playback Setting Up By connecting this unit and a Sonos Connect, you can transfer music and sound sources on the Sonos App to this unit. By going through the Sonos Connect, you can play this unit through other Sonos devices in the network in the same group, A setup is required to play Sonos on this unit.
Contents Connections Playback Setup ≫ ≫ ≫ ≫ "Main/Zone 2/Zone 3": Outputs audio to the main room and both separate rooms (ZONE 2 and ZONE 3). Preset Volume: You can set the volume that Sonos Connect will be played at in the main room (where this unit is located) beforehand.
Contents Connections Playback Setup ≫ ≫ ≫ ≫ Listening To the AM/FM Radio You can receive AM and FM radio stations on this unit with the built-in tuner. Tuning into a Radio Station Perform the following procedure when this unit is on. Tuning Automatically 1.
Contents Connections Playback Setup ≫ ≫ ≫ ≫ When FM broadcasts reception is poor: Perform the procedure for "Tuning Manually" ( p118). Note that if you tune manually, the reception for FM broadcasts will be monaural rather than stereo, irrespective of the sensitivity of the reception.
Contents Connections Playback Setup ≫ ≫ ≫ ≫ Presetting a Radio Station Registration Procedure You can preset up to 40 of your favorite AM/FM radio stations. After tuning in to the AM/FM radio station you want to register, perform the following procedure.
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Contents Connections Playback Setup ≫ ≫ ≫ ≫ Selecting a Preset Radio Station 1. Press TUNER. 2. Press the cursors to select a preset number. Deleting a Preset Radio Station 1. Press TUNER. 2. Press the cursors to select the preset number to delete. 3.
Contents Connections Playback Setup ≫ ≫ ≫ ≫ Using RDS (European models) RDS stands for Radio Data System, and is a method of transmitting data in FM • Unusual characters may be displayed when the unit receives unsupported radio signals. In regions where RDS can be used, when you tune in to a radio characters.
"BLUETOOTH". You cannot select different stations of AM/FM broadcasts for the main room and separate room. Pioneer Remote App is useful for the multi-zone playback operation. Download Pioneer Remote App (available on iOS or Android ) to a mobile device, such as a ™...
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Contents Connections Playback Setup ≫ ≫ ≫ ≫ Playing Back (ZONE 2) In the remote controller operation, while pressing and holding the ZONE 2 button on the remote controller, operate with each button. 1. Point the remote controller at the unit, and while pressing and holding the ZONE 2 button on the remote controller, press .
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Contents Connections Playback Setup ≫ ≫ ≫ ≫ cable, change the audio output of the AV component to the PCM output. • When video and audio via HDMI input are output to ZONE 2, set "Input/Output Assign" - "TV Out / OSD" - "Zone 2 HDMI" ( p153) to "Use"...
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Contents Connections Playback Setup ≫ ≫ ≫ ≫ Playing Back (ZONE 3) In the remote controller operation, while pressing and holding the ZONE 3 button on the remote controller, operate with each button. 1. Point the remote controller at the unit, and while pressing and holding the ZONE 3 button on the remote controller, press .
Contents Connections Playback Setup ≫ ≫ ≫ ≫ ZONE B Playback While performing playback through speakers (ZONE A) connected to the unit, you can enjoy the audio of the same source with the pre-main amplifie, etc. (ZONE B) ( p87) connected to the ZONE B LINE OUT jack at the same time. Playing Back 1.
Contents Connections Playback Setup ≫ ≫ ≫ ≫ Convenience functions Using PERSONAL PRESET Registration You can register settings ( p128) such as the current input selector and listening mode with the three PERSONAL PRESET buttons, and call a registered setting in a single operation. e.g.) Pressing the PERSONAL PRESET button will automatically switch the input selector to "TUNER"...
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Contents Connections Playback Setup ≫ ≫ ≫ ≫ Settings that can be registered The following settings can be registered with PERSONAL PRESET. – Input selector (Network service or AM/FM radio stations can also be registered.) – Listening mode – Volume level (Upper limit "0.0 dB") (When ZONE 2/ZONE 3 is on, the volume level of ZONE 2/ZONE 3 is also registered.) –...
Contents Connections Playback Setup ≫ ≫ ≫ ≫ Adjusting the tone Adjusting TREBLE/BASS You can adjust the sound quality of the speakers. 1. Press TONE repeatedly to select Treble or Bass and adjust the content. Treble: Enhances or moderates the high-tone range of the speakers. Bass: Enhances or moderates the low-tone range of the speakers.
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Contents Connections Playback Setup ≫ ≫ ≫ ≫ Adjusting SUBWOOFER Adjust the speaker level of the subwoofer while listening to the sound. 1. Press SW. 2. Press +, - or the cursor buttons to adjust in the range between “-15.0 dB”...
Contents Connections Playback Setup ≫ ≫ ≫ ≫ Using the AV Direct mode AV Direct can improve sound quality by limiting the activity of digital circuits and thereby suppressing the noise that is generated by them. You can choose from “AV Direct”...
Contents Connections Playback Setup ≫ ≫ ≫ ≫ Sleep Timer You can allow the unit to enter standby automatically when the specified time has elapsed. Press SLEEP button on the remote controller to select the time from "30 min", "60 min" and "90 min". "Off": The unit does not automatically enter standby mode.
Contents Connections Playback Setup ≫ ≫ ≫ ≫ Listening Mode You can change the listening mode during play by pressing repeatedly "AUTO/DIRECT", "SURROUND", or "STEREO". Selecting a Listening mode • Each of AUTO/DIRECT, SURROUND, and STEREO buttons stores the listening mode that was selected last. If content incompatible of the listening mode selected last is played, the most standard listening mode for the content is automatically selected.
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Contents Connections Playback Setup ≫ ≫ ≫ ≫ AUTO/DIRECT button SURROUND button Press repeatedly and the listening modes suited to the input signal are switched By pressing repeatedly you can select the audio format of the signals being input between "Auto Surround", "Direct", and "Pure Direct".
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Contents Connections Playback Setup ≫ ≫ ≫ ≫ Checking the input format and listening mode Pressing repeatedly will switch the display of the main unit in the following order. • The display content for the BLUETOOH input is different. • Not all the information is necessarily displayed. Input source and volume Listening mode Input format...
Contents Connections Playback Setup ≫ ≫ ≫ ≫ Listening Mode Effects In alphabetical order Atmos 6.0/6.1/6.2: When front speakers, surround speakers and – surround back speakers are installed Action Atmos 7.0/7.1/7.2: When front speakers, center speaker, surround – speakers and surround back speakers are installed Mode suitable for movies with a lot of action scenes.
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Contents Connections Playback Setup ≫ ≫ ≫ ≫ format based on 5.1 ch for Blu-ray Discs. It is possible to record a maximum of The Dolby TrueHD audio format is a "lossless" format expanded based on the 7.1 channels with additional channels such as the surround back channel. lossless compression technology referred to as MLP, and it faithfully reproduces •...
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Contents Connections Playback Setup ≫ ≫ ≫ ≫ DTS 96/24 reproduction technology. 96 kHz/24 bit is supported for 7.1 ch, and 192 kHz/24 bit is supported for 5.1 ch. This mode faithfully reproduces the sound design recorded in the DTS 96/24 •...
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Contents Connections Playback Setup ≫ ≫ ≫ ≫ decoder on this unit. projectors, sound bars and A/V receivers that meet stringent performance • To enable transfer of this audio format, connect via a digital cable and set standards established by IMAX, DTS and Hollywood's leading colorists to deliver audio output on the player to Bitstream output.
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Contents Connections Playback Setup ≫ ≫ ≫ ≫ inputting an analog signal or PCM signal. If there is no center speaker connected, monaural audio is played from the front speakers. PCM Mode suitable for playing sources recorded in multichannel PCM. ...
Contents Connections Playback Setup ≫ ≫ ≫ ≫ Input Formats and Selectable Listening Modes You can select a variety of listening modes Listening mode DTHD Pure Direct according to the audio format of the signal to be DSur (Dolby Audio (Dolby Audio Atmos / Direct /...
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Contents Connections Playback Setup ≫ ≫ ≫ ≫ (*1) A center speaker or surround speakers need to be installed. (*2) If the input source is Blu-ray Disc and the speaker layout is 5.1ch or less, DD+ cannot be selected. Instead, the listening mode for DD can be selected. (*3) The listening mode displayed depends on the speaker layout ( p139, 140).
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Contents Connections Playback Setup ≫ ≫ ≫ ≫ Inputting Characters You can input characters or symbols on the keyboard displayed on the TV screen • Select "A/a" to switch between upper and lower cases. (Can also be switched such as when inputting a password for Wi-Fi Setup ( p195) or naming a with the MODE button on the remote controller.) preset radio station (...
Contents Connections Playback Setup ≫ ≫ ≫ ≫ System Setup Menu list You can configure advanced settings to have a more enjoyable experience with this unit. For operation details, refer to "Menu operations" ( p151). Input/Output Assign TV Out / OSD Make settings for TV output and On-Screen Displays (OSD) that appear on the TV.
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Contents Connections Playback Setup ≫ ≫ ≫ ≫ Source Input Volume Absorber Adjust the volume level when there are differences in volume level among multiple devices p165 connected to this unit. Name Edit Set an easy name for each input. p165 Audio Select Select the priority for input selection when multiple audio sources are connected to one input...
Contents Connections Playback Setup ≫ ≫ ≫ ≫ Menu operations Use the on-screen displays (OSD) that appear on the TV to make the settings. Press on the remote controller to display the Home screen, then select System Setup with the cursors on the remote controller and press ENTER. Select the item with the cursor buttons of the remote controller and press ENTER to confirm your selection.
Contents Connections Playback Setup ≫ ≫ ≫ ≫ Input/Output Assign Setting Item Default Value Setting Details 1080p -> 4K When using a TV that supports 4K, video signals TV Out / OSD Upscaling input at 1080p can be automatically upscaled to 4K for output.
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Contents Connections Playback Setup ≫ ≫ ≫ ≫ Setting Item Default Value Setting Details Setting Item Default Value Setting Details HDMI 4K Signal Standard When an AV component such as a TV or player OSD Language English Select the on-screen display language from the Fomat that supports HDMI 4K is connected to this unit, following.
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Contents Connections Playback Setup ≫ ≫ ≫ ≫ Setting Item Default Value Setting Details Setting Item Default Value Setting Details CBL/SAT HDMI 3 "HDMI 1 (HDCP 2.3)" to "HDMI 4 (HDCP 2.3)": STRM BOX VIDEO 2 "COMPONENT 1", "COMPONENT 2": Assign the (HDCP 2.3) Assign a desired HDMI IN jack to the CBL/SAT COMPONENT VIDEO IN jacks to the STRM BOX...
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Contents Connections Playback Setup ≫ ≫ ≫ ≫ Analog Audio Input Input Skip Change input assignment between the input selectors and AUDIO IN jacks. If you You can skip inputs to which nothing is connected when selecting them with do not assign a jack, select "---".
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Contents Connections Playback Setup ≫ ≫ ≫ ≫ PERSONAL PRESET Information Setting Item Default Value Setting Details BLUETOOTH Set whether to skip the BLUETOOTH input Confirm the registered contents of 1 to 3 buttons of PERSONAL PRESET. selector. Select "Skip" to skip this input. The registered settings are displayed in the list.
Contents Connections Playback Setup ≫ ≫ ≫ ≫ Speaker displayed instead. (Zone 2) Configuration Setting Item Default Value Setting Details Change the settings of connection environment of the speakers. Input Selector Displays the input selector that has been set. Network Service Displays the Network Service that has been set.
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Contents Connections Playback Setup ≫ ≫ ≫ ≫ Setting Item Default Value Setting Details Setting Item Default Value Setting Details Height 1 Speaker Top Front Set the speaker type if height speakers are Height 2 Speaker Top Rear Set the speaker type if height speakers are connected to the HEIGHT 1 terminals.
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Contents Connections Playback Setup ≫ ≫ ≫ ≫ Setting Item Default Value Setting Details Setting Item Default Value Setting Details Zone Speaker Set whether speakers are connected to Zone 2 or Bi-Amp Set whether the speakers are bi-amp connected. Zone 3 speaker terminals. "No": When speakers are not bi-amp connected to "Zone 2": When speakers are connected to Zone 2 any speaker terminals...
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Contents Connections Playback Setup ≫ ≫ ≫ ≫ Crossover Setting Item Default Value Setting Details Height 2 Small Set according to the speakers to be used. Change the settings of crossover frequencies. "Small": When height 2 speakers where the speaker diameter is 16 cm or less are to be used.
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Contents Connections Playback Setup ≫ ≫ ≫ ≫ Distance Setting Item Default Value Setting Details Double Bass This can be selected only when "Configuration" - Set the distance from each speaker to the listening position. If multiple settings "Subwoofer" is set to "1ch" or “2ch” and "Front" is are saved in the MCACC Memory, press on the remote controller, and select set to "Large".
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Contents Connections Playback Setup ≫ ≫ ≫ ≫ Channel Level Setting Item Default Value Setting Details Surround Left 0.0 dB Select a value between "-12.0 dB" and "+12.0 dB" (in Adjust the volume level of each speaker. If multiple settings are saved in the 0.5 dB increments).
Contents Connections Playback Setup ≫ ≫ ≫ ≫ Audio Adjust Speaker Virtualizer The Speaker Virtualizer function can be switched between On and Off. Dual Mono/Mono Setting Item Default Value Setting Details Change the settings of multiplex audio playback. Speaker "On": The listening mode with virtual speaker effect Virtualizer...
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Contents Connections Playback Setup ≫ ≫ ≫ ≫ DTS/IMAX LFE Mute Level Change the setting of when DTS signals are input. Set the low-frequency effect (LFE) level for Dolby Digital series, DTS series, Multichannel PCM, and DSD signals. Setting Item Default Value Setting Details...
Contents Connections Playback Setup ≫ ≫ ≫ ≫ Source Name Edit Set an easy name for each input. The set name appears on the main unit’s Input Volume Absorber display. Select the input selector to make the setting. Adjust the volume level when there are differences in volume level among Setting Item Default Value...
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Contents Connections Playback Setup ≫ ≫ ≫ ≫ Audio Select Setting Item Default Value Setting Details Fixed PCM Select whether to fix input signals to PCM (except Select the priority for input selection when multiple audio sources are connected multi-channel PCM) when you select "HDMI", to one input selector, for example, connections to both the "BD/DVD"...
Contents Connections Playback Setup ≫ ≫ ≫ ≫ Hardware Setting Item Default Value Setting Details HDMI Standby When this is set to anything other than "Off", HDMI Through you can play the video and audio of an HDMI- connected player on the TV even if the unit is in Change the settings of the HDMI function.
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Contents Connections Playback Setup ≫ ≫ ≫ ≫ Setting Item Default Value Setting Details Setting Item Default Value Setting Details Audio TV Out You can enjoy audio through the speakers of the Auto Delay This setting automatically corrects TV while this unit is on. desynchronization between the video and audio "On": When this function is used signals based on the information from the HDMI Lip...
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Pioneer Remote App that can devices equipped with 12V trigger input jack. control this unit.
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Contents Connections Playback Setup ≫ ≫ ≫ ≫ Setting Item Default Value Setting Details Setting Item Default Value Setting Details GAME Set the 12V trigger output setting to each input. Set the 12V trigger output setting to each input. "Off": No output "Off": No output "Main": Output when "GAME"...
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Contents Connections Playback Setup ≫ ≫ ≫ ≫ 12V Trigger B Setting Item Default Value Setting Details Set the 12V trigger output setting to each input. Set when outputting the control signal (maximum 12 V/25 mA) through the 12V "Off": No output TRIGGER OUT B jack.
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Contents Connections Playback Setup ≫ ≫ ≫ ≫ Setting Item Default Value Setting Details Setting Item Default Value Setting Details HDMI 5 Set the 12V trigger output setting to each input. TUNER Set the 12V trigger output setting to each input. "Off": No output "Off": No output "Main": Output when "HDMI 5"...
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Contents Connections Playback Setup ≫ ≫ ≫ ≫ Works with SONOS Setting Item Default Value Setting Details BLUETOOTH Set the 12V trigger output setting to each input. Change the settings to connect with the Sonos Connect. "Off": No output "Main": Output when "BLUETOOTH"...
Contents Connections Playback Setup ≫ ≫ ≫ ≫ Multi Zone Setting Item Default Value Setting Details Output Zone Main Select the zone where you want to listen to the Zone 2 music. "Main": Outputs audio only to the main room Change the settings for Zone 2.
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Contents Connections Playback Setup ≫ ≫ ≫ ≫ Zone 3 Remote Play Zone Change the settings for Zone 3. Change the settings for remote play. Setting Item Default Value Setting Details Setting Item Default Value Setting Details Output Level Fixed Select whether to adjust the volume on the pre- Remote Play...
"1", "2", and "3" to prevent interference between Setting Item Default Value Setting Details the unit and other Pioneer components that are AM / FM 10 kHz / 0.2 Select a frequency step to suit your residential installed in the same room. After changing the ID Frequency Step area.
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Contents Connections Playback Setup ≫ ≫ ≫ ≫ Preamp Mode Firmware Update If speakers are connected to the PRE OUT jacks on this unit via a power Change the settings for Firmware Update. amplifier, you can reduce the power consumed by this unit by turning off the Setting Item Default Value Setting Details...
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Contents Connections Playback Setup ≫ ≫ ≫ ≫ Factory Reset All the settings are restored to factory defaults. Setting Item Default Value Setting Details Factory Reset All the settings are restored to factory defaults. Select "Start", and press the ENTER button. •...
Contents Connections Playback Setup ≫ ≫ ≫ ≫ MCACC Pro Menu operations Setup the speakers automatically or make desired changes to the equalizer. You can also check the values set currently for each speaker setting. Use the on-screen displays (OSD) that appear on the TV to make the settings. Press on the remote controller to display the Home screen, then select MCACC Pro with the cursors on the remote controller and press ENTER.
Contents Connections Playback Setup ≫ ≫ ≫ ≫ Full Auto MCACC 2. Place the supplied speaker setup microphone at the listening position, and connect it to the SETUP MIC jack on the main unit. Place the supplied speaker setup microphone in the listening position, measure the test tones emitted by the speakers, then the unit automatically sets the optimum volume level for each speaker, the crossover frequencies, and the distance from the listening position.
Contents Connections Playback Setup ≫ ≫ ≫ ≫ Manual MCACC Setting Item Default Value Setting Details Height 1 Left 0.0 dB Select a value between "–12.0 dB" and "+12.0 dB" When Full Auto MCACC is run, a variety of speaker settings are made (in 0.5 dB increments).
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Contents Connections Playback Setup ≫ ≫ ≫ ≫ Fine Speaker Distance Setting Item Default Value Setting Details Surr Back Right 0.0 dB Select a value between "–12.0 dB" and "+12.0 dB" Make fine adjustments to the distance of the speakers from the listening position (in 0.5 dB increments).
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Contents Connections Playback Setup ≫ ≫ ≫ ≫ Standing Wave Setting Item Default Value Setting Details Surround Left 10' 0" / 3.00 m The test pulse is output from this speaker and This controls the affect of the standing waves that occur when sound waves the benchmark Front Left speaker, so adjust the reverberating off obstacles such as walls interfere with the original sound waves.
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Contents Connections Playback Setup ≫ ≫ ≫ ≫ Setting Item Default Value Setting Details Setting Item Default Value Setting Details Subwoofer 0.0dB Control the effect of standing waves for the Center 0.0 dB After selecting the speaker frequency from between subwoofer.
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Contents Connections Playback Setup ≫ ≫ ≫ ≫ Setting Item Default Value Setting Details Setting Item Default Value Setting Details Height 1 Left 0.0 dB After selecting the speaker frequency from between Height 1 Right 0.0 dB After selecting the speaker frequency from between "63 Hz"...
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Contents Connections Playback Setup ≫ ≫ ≫ ≫ Setting Item Default Value Setting Details Setting Item Default Value Setting Details Height 2 Left 0.0 dB After selecting the speaker frequency from between Height 2 Right 0.0 dB After selecting the speaker frequency from between "63 Hz"...
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Contents Connections Playback Setup ≫ ≫ ≫ ≫ Setting Item Default Value Setting Details Setting Item Default Value Setting Details Surround Right 0.0 dB After selecting the speaker frequency from between Surr Back Right 0.0 dB After selecting the speaker frequency from between "63 Hz"...
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Contents Connections Playback Setup ≫ ≫ ≫ ≫ Setting Item Default Value Setting Details Setting Item Default Value Setting Details Surr Back Left 0.0 dB After selecting the speaker frequency from between Surround Left 0.0 dB After selecting the speaker frequency from between "63 Hz"...
Contents Connections Playback Setup ≫ ≫ ≫ ≫ EQ Professional Setting Item Default Value Setting Details Subwoofer 2 0.0 dB After selecting the speaker frequency from between "31 Hz" and "250 Hz" with the cursors / , adjust You can automatically measure and calibrate the reverberation characteristics the volume of that frequency between "-12.0 dB"...
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Contents Connections Playback Setup ≫ ≫ ≫ ≫ Advanced EQ Setup Precision Distance Reverberation characteristics are automatically calibrated according to the With the distance of the front left speaker from the listening position as the settings made. After making the following settings, place the speaker setup standard, adjust the position of each speaker with a precision up to the closest microphone in the listening position, and connect to the SETUP MIC jack on the 1 cm.
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Contents Connections Playback Setup ≫ ≫ ≫ ≫ Setting Item Default Value Setting Details Setting Item Default Value Setting Details Height 2 Left Move the speakers back and forth about a Surr Back Right Move the speakers back and forth about a centimeter at a time in relation to the speaker setup centimeter at a time in relation to the speaker setup microphone so that "Score"...
Contents Connections Playback Setup ≫ ≫ ≫ ≫ MCACC Data Check Data Management You can check the number of speaker channels connected and the content and You can change the name of the MCACC Memory, or copy or delete the settings values you have set for each of the speaker settings.
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Contents Connections Playback Setup ≫ ≫ ≫ ≫ MCACC Memory Clear Delete the speaker settings from a Memory. After selecting the memory, press ENTER and follow the on screen instructions. Front Panel≫ Rear Panel≫ Remote≫...
Contents Connections Playback Setup ≫ ≫ ≫ ≫ Network/Bluetooth Menu operations Make settings related to network connections and BLUETOOTH. Use the on-screen displays (OSD) that appear on the TV to make the settings. Press on the remote controller to display the Home screen, select Network/ Bluetooth with the cursors on the remote controller, then press ENTER.
"DHCP" to "Disable" and assign an address Friendly Name Pioneer SC- Change the device name for this unit which is to this unit in "IP Address" as well as set information related to your LAN, such...
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Default Value Setting Details Setting Item Default Value Setting Details AirPlay Device Pioneer SC- Change the model name of this unit which is AirPlay Password You can set a password of up to 31 characters so Name LX904 XXXXXX displayed on the AirPlay-connected device to an that only registered users can use AirPlay ®...
Contents Connections Playback Setup ≫ ≫ ≫ ≫ Bluetooth Setting Item Default Value Setting Details Pairing You can initialize the pairing information saved on Information this unit. Setting Item Default Value Setting Details Pressing ENTER when "Clear" is displayed Bluetooth Select whether or not to use the BLUETOOTH initializes the pairing information stored in this unit.
Contents Connections Playback Setup ≫ ≫ ≫ ≫ AV Adjust Menu operations You can quickly adjust the settings you frequently use, such as tone adjustments, etc. You can make the settings on the TV screen while playing something. Press on the remote controller to display the AV Adjust menu. Note that there is no display on the TV screen when the input selector is "CD", "TV", "PHONO", "FM", or "AM", so follow the main unit’s display while doing the operations.
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Contents Connections Playback Setup ≫ ≫ ≫ ≫ analog or DSD. Speakers: When Speaker B are used, you switch output between Speaker A/B/ A+B. Audio Return Channel: You can enjoy the sound of the HDMI-connected ARC- Auto Phase Control+: compatible TV through the speakers connected to the unit. Select "On" when The low frequencies are recorded with a delay for some listening to the audio of TV using the speakers of this unit.
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Contents Connections Playback Setup ≫ ≫ ≫ ≫ (digital analog converter). You can choose "Slow" (gives the sound a soft and Theater Filter: Adjust the soundtrack that was processed to enhance its high fluid feel), "Sharp" (gives the sound more structure and firmer feel), or "Short" pitch range, in order to make it suitable for home theater.
Contents Connections Playback Setup ≫ ≫ ≫ ≫ Web Setup Menu operations You can make the settings for the network function of this unit using an Internet address of this unit. browser on a PC, smartphone, etc. Network Connection: You can select a network connection method. If you select 1.
Contents Connections Playback Setup ≫ ≫ ≫ ≫ Initial Setup with Auto Start-up Wizard Operations When you turn the unit on for the first time after purchase, the Initial Setup screen is automatically displayed on the TV to allow you to make settings required for TV’s REMOTE startup using simple operations following on-screen guidance.
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Contents Connections Playback Setup ≫ ≫ ≫ ≫ 1. Speaker Setup 2. The speaker combination selected in step 1 is displayed. "Yes" is displayed for the selected speakers. If the setting is correct, press ENTER. 1. Select the connected speaker configuration, and press ENTER. 3.
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Contents Connections Playback Setup ≫ ≫ ≫ ≫ 6. Disconnect the speaker setup microphone. 3. Multi Zone Sound Check Output test tones to ZONE 2 to enjoy audio in a separate room (ZONE 2) in addition to the main room. ...
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Contents Connections Playback Setup ≫ ≫ ≫ ≫ SSID of the access point beforehand. "Use iOS Device (iOS7 or later)": Share the Wi-Fi settings of your iOS device with this unit. • If you select "Scan Networks", there are another two types of connection methods.
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Contents Connections Playback Setup ≫ ≫ ≫ ≫ Troubleshooting Tuner BLUETOOTH function Before starting the procedure Network function Problems may be solved by simply turning the power on/off or disconnecting/ USB storage device connecting the power cord, which is easier than working on the connection, setting and operating procedure.
Contents Connections Playback Setup ≫ ≫ ≫ ≫ When the unit is operating erratically Try restarting the unit Restarting this unit may solve the problem. Set the main unit to standby, then after waiting for 5 seconds or more, press and hold the STANDBY/ON button of the main unit for at least 5 seconds, and then restart the unit.
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Contents Connections Playback Setup ≫ ≫ ≫ ≫ Resetting the unit (this resets the unit settings to the default) If the restart of the unit does not solve the problem, reset the unit, and restore all the settings to the factory default at the time of purchase. This may solve the problem. If the unit is reset, your settings are restored to the default values.
Contents Connections Playback Setup ≫ ≫ ≫ ≫ Troubleshooting Power When the power is turned on, "AMP Diag Mode" appears on the display of the main unit. • The protection circuit function may have operated. If the unit suddenly enters the standby state and "AMP Diag Mode" appears on the display of the main unit when the power is turned on again, this function is diagnosing whether or not the main unit is malfunctioning or there is an abnormality with the speaker cable connection.
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Contents Connections Playback Setup ≫ ≫ ≫ ≫ No sound from the TV • Change the input selector on this unit to the position of the terminal to which the TV is connected. • If the TV does not support the ARC function, along with the connection by an HDMI cable, connect the TV with this unit using a digital optical p79) cable.
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Contents Connections Playback Setup ≫ ≫ ≫ ≫ Noise can be heard • Using cable ties to bundle audio pin cables, power cords, speaker cables, etc. may degrade the audio performance. Do not bundle the cords. • An audio cable may be picking up interference. Change the position of the cables. ...
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Contents Connections Playback Setup ≫ ≫ ≫ ≫ About Dolby signals • When surround back speakers are included in the speaker layout, and software that is recorded with the 5.1-channel Dolby audio format is played, the surround channel audio may be output from the surround back speakers. •...
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Contents Connections Playback Setup ≫ ≫ ≫ ≫ • To display video from the connected player on the TV while the unit is in standby, you need to enable "System Setup" - "Hardware" - "HDMI" - p167) "HDMI Standby Through" in the Home screen. For details of the HDMI Standby Through function, refer to "System Setup" - "Hardware" - "HDMI". •...
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Contents Connections Playback Setup ≫ ≫ ≫ ≫ • Recheck the antenna connection. p88) • Move the antenna away from the speaker cord or power cord. • Move the unit away from your TV or PC. • Passing cars or airplanes in the vicinity can cause interference. •...
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Contents Connections Playback Setup ≫ ≫ ≫ ≫ Network function • If you cannot select a network service, start up the network function to select it. It may take approx. one minute to start it up. • When the NET indicator is blinking, this unit is not properly connected to the home network. •...
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Contents Connections Playback Setup ≫ ≫ ≫ ≫ Wireless LAN Network • Unplug and plug the power cords of this unit and the wireless LAN router, check the power-on status of the wireless LAN router, or restart the wireless LAN router. Check the following if the problem persists after you have confirmed the above.
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Contents Connections Playback Setup ≫ ≫ ≫ ≫ Multi-zone function Cannot ZONE-output the audio of externally connected AV components • To output audio from an externally connected AV component to ZONE 2, connect it to any of HDMI IN1 to IN3 jacks. If the AV component is not equipped with an HDMI jack, use a digital coaxial cable, digital optical cable or analog audio cable.
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• The volume level correction of the subwoofer may not have been completed. Lower the volume of the subwoofer before Full Auto MCACC measurement. Cannot operate the Full Auto MCACC screen with the Pioneer Remote App (available on iOS and Android ™...
Contents Connections Playback Setup ≫ ≫ ≫ ≫ Reducing the Power Consumption in Standby State When the following functions are enabled, the power consumption in standby state increases. To reduce the power consumption in standby state, check each setting and set the functions to "Off". –...
Contents Connections Playback Setup ≫ ≫ ≫ ≫ About HDMI Compatible functions • The eARC function is a newly added function for HDMI 2.1. This is an expanded function from the existing ARC function, and is able to send audio HDMI (High Definition Multimedia Interface) is a digital interface standard for formats such as Dolby TrueHD and DTS-HD Master Audio that cannot be sent connecting TVs, projectors, Blu-ray Disc/DVD players, digital tuners, and other...