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Pioneer Elite SC-09TX Operating Instructions Manual

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  • Page 1 Operating Instructions...

  • Page 2: Operating Environment

    Product Name: AUDIO/VIDEO MULTI-CHANNEL RECEIVER Model Number: SC-09TX Responsible Party Name: PIONEER ELECTRONICS SERVICE, INC. Address: 1925 E. DOMINGUEZ ST. LONG BEACH, CA 90801-1760, U.S.A. Phone: 1-800-421-1404 IMPORTANT NOTICE – THE SERIAL NUMBER FOR THIS EQUIPMENT IS LOCATED IN THE REAR.
  • Page 3 IMPORTANT CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, The exclamation point within an equilateral CAUTION: within an equilateral triangle, is intended to TO PREVENT THE RISK OF ELECTRIC triangle is intended to alert the user to the alert the user to the presence of uninsulated SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR presence of important operating and...
  • Page 4 This product contains mercury. Disposal of this WARNING: Handling the cord on this product or material may be regulated due to environmental cords associated with accessories sold with the product will expose you to chemicals listed on considerations. For disposal or recycling proposition 65 known to the State of California and information, please contact your local authorities or other governmental entities to cause cancer and...

  • Page 5: 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 6 ........94 Using the SR+ mode with a Pioneer plasma display . . . 76 Glossary .
  • Page 7 HDMI connection......128 SR+ Setup for Pioneer plasma displays..104 HOME MEDIA GALLERY .

  • Page 8: Checking What's In The Box

    Before you start Chapter 1: Before you start Checking what’s in the box Loading the batteries An accessory box is supplied with this receiver. It can be used to store the supplied accessories other than the Warranty card. Please check that you’ve received the following supplied accessories: •...

  • Page 9: Introduction To Home Theater

    Simple Home Theater Guide Chapter 2: Simple Home Theater Guide Use the on-screen Auto MCACC Setup to set up your system. Introduction to home theater See Automatically setting up for surround sound (MCACC Home theater refers to the use of multiple audio tracks to &...

  • Page 10: Selecting The Speaker Layout/Usage Pattern

    Simple Home Theater Guide 5.2-channel Bi-amp connections Selecting the speaker layout/usage Subwoofer pattern This receiver is equipped with speaker terminals for 10 channels, and the speaker layout/usage pattern can be Front Front Center (C)* selected to suit the user’s tastes. There are five speaker left (L)* right (R)* layout/usage patterns, as described below.

  • Page 11: Channel + Zone 2 Connections

    Simple Home Theater Guide 7.2-channel + Zone 2 connections Positioning and connecting the Main Zone Zone 2 speakers Subwoofer For the speaker layout, refer to Selecting the speaker layout/usage pattern on page 10. We recommend positioning the speakers before connecting them. Use Front Front Front...

  • Page 12: Normal Surround Connections (Default Setting)

    Simple Home Theater Guide Normal surround connections (default 7.2-channel + Zone 2 connections setting) When using only one surround back speaker, connect it to the L4 (Single) terminals. When using only one surround back speaker, connect it to the L4 (Single) terminals. Front right (R) When only two surround speakers are connected,...
  • Page 13 Simple Home Theater Guide Make sure you do this before moving on to Playing a The Auto MCACC display appears once the microphone source on page 14. is connected. DV D/LD - 5 5 .0dB Important 1 . Au to MCACC Out put S e tu p Norma l •...

  • Page 14: Problems When Using The Auto Mcacc Setup

    Simple Home Theater Guide If you see an error message (ERR) in the right side column (or the speaker configuration displayed isn’t Playing a source correct), there may be a problem with the speaker Here are the basic instructions for playing a source (such connection.

  • Page 15: Full Band Phase Control

    Simple Home Theater Guide For other details, see Listening modes with different input Phase Control ON signal formats on page 149. If the display does not Front speaker correspond to the input signal and listening mode, check Listening position the connections and settings. Use the volume control to adjust the volume level.
  • Page 16 Simple Home Theater Guide This receiver analyzes the frequency-phase Full Band Phase Control ON characteristics of the speakers by calibrating test signals output from the speakers with the supplied microphone, therefore flattening the analyzed frequency-phase Tweeter characteristics during audio signal playback –...

  • Page 17: Rear Panel

    Connecting your equipment Chapter 3: Connecting your equipment This receiver provides you with many connection possibilities, but it doesn’t have to be difficult. This page explains the kinds of components you can connect to make up your home theater system. Rear panel S-VIDEO ASSIGN-...

  • Page 18: When Making Cable Connections

    10 Multichannel pre-amplifier outputs 20 Control input/output Use to connect separate amplifiers for front, center, Use to connect other Pioneer components so that you surround, surround back and subwoofer channels. can control all your equipment from a single IR remote ...

  • Page 19: About The Video Converter

    Connecting your equipment • For optimal video performance, THX recommends switching Digital Video Conversion (in Setting the About the video converter Video options on page 108) OFF. The video converter ensures that all video sources are output through all of the MONITOR VIDEO OUT jacks. This product incorporates copyright protection technology that is The only exception is HDMI: since this resolution cannot protected by method claims of certain U.S.

  • Page 20: About Hdmi

    Connecting your equipment SC-09TX S-VIDEO (AUDIO) ASSIGN- HDMI HDMI ASSIGNABLE ASSIGNABLE ABLE OUT1 OUT1 REC SEL REC SEL S400 S400 (HDMI CTRL) (HDMI CTRL) OUT2 DVR/ (DVD/LD) VCR 1 232C (BD) RF IN COAXIAL LOOP ZONE2 REC SEL REC SEL...

  • Page 21: Connecting Your Tv And Dvd Player

    Connecting your equipment Connecting your TV and DVD player SC-09TX S-VIDEO ASSIGN- (AUDIO) HDMI ASSIGNABLE OUT1 ABLE REC SEL REC SEL S400 S400 (HDMI CTRL) OUT2 DVR/ (DVD/LD) VCR 1 232C (BD) RF IN COAXIAL LOOP ZONE2 REC SEL REC SEL...

  • Page 22: Connecting Your Blu-Ray Disc Player

    Connecting your equipment Connecting your Blu-ray disc player SC-09TX S-VIDEO (AUDIO) ASSIGN- HDMI ASSIGNABLE ABLE OUT1 REC SEL REC SEL S400 S400 (HDMI CTRL) OUT2 DVR/ (DVD/LD) VCR 1 232C (BD) RF IN COAXIAL LOOP ZONE2 REC SEL REC SEL...

  • Page 23: Other Set-Top Box

    Connecting your equipment Connecting a satellite/cable receiver or other set-top box Satellite and cable receivers, and terrestrial digital TV tuners are all examples of so-called ‘set-top boxes’. SC-09TX S-VIDEO (AUDIO) ASSIGN- HDMI ASSIGNABLE ABLE OUT1 REC SEL REC SEL S400...

  • Page 24: Other Video Sources

    Connecting your equipment 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. SC-09TX S-VIDEO S-VIDEO ASSIGN- (AUDIO)

  • Page 25: Using The Component Video Jacks

    (if your source and TV are both compatible), which delivers a very stable, flicker- free picture. See the manuals that came with your TV and source component to check whether they are compatible with progressive-scan video. DVD player COMPONENT VIDEO SC-09TX S-VIDEO (AUDIO) ASSIGN- ASSIGN- HDMI...

  • Page 26: Connecting Digital Audio Sources

    This receiver has both digital inputs and outputs, allowing you to connect digital audio components for playback and for making digital recordings. Most digital components also have analog connections. See Connecting analog audio sources on the following page if you want to connect these too. SC-09TX S-VIDEO ASSIGN- (AUDIO)

  • Page 27: Connecting Analog Audio Sources

    This receiver features five stereo audio-only inputs. One of these inputs have corresponding outputs for use with audio recorders. One of the audio inputs (PHONO) is a dedicated turntable input which should not be used for any other type of component. This input also has a grounding terminal that most turntables require. SC-09TX S-VIDEO ASSIGN- (AUDIO)

  • Page 28: Installing Your Speaker System

    FRONT FRONT SURROUND SURROUND CENTER CENTER SURROUND L SURROUND L FRONT FRONT All ch Bi-Amp. All ch Bi-Amp. D'EMPLOI D'EMPLOI SC-09TX Surround Surround Surround Surround right A right B left B left A Surround Surround back right back left Note 1 •...

  • Page 29: Connecting The Speakers

    Connecting your equipment Connecting the speakers Placing the speakers Each speaker connection on the receiver comprises a Where you put your speakers in the room has a big effect positive (+) and negative (–) terminal. Make sure to on the quality of the sound. The following guidelines match these up with the terminals on the speakers should help you to get the best sound from your system.

  • Page 30: Thx Speaker System Setup

    90° to 120° AM and FM radio. If you find that reception quality is poor, an outdoor antenna should give you better sound quality—see Connecting external antennas on page 31. 0° to 60° SC-09TX fig. A fig. B (AUDIO) HDMI ASSIGNABLE •...

  • Page 31: Am Loop Antenna

    A damaged power cord can cause a fire or give you an electric shock. Check the power cord once in a while. If you find it damaged, ask your nearest Pioneer authorized independent service company for a replacement. 75 Ω coaxial cable •...

  • Page 32: Front Panel

    Controls and displays Chapter 4: Controls and displays Front panel 9 10 SC-09TX MASTER INPUT VOLUME SELECTOR ACTIVE MONITOR STANDBY/ON 16 17 PARAMETER AUDIO VIDEO CTRL ZONE2 ZONE3 BAND TUNER EDIT (TUNE) STATUS VIEW DIMMER MULTI-ZONE CONTROL VIDEO/GAME 2 INPUT...

  • Page 33: Operating Range Of Remote Control Unit

    Controls and displays MASTER VOLUME dial 24 PHONES jack Use to connect headphones. When the headphones are 10 ACTIVE MONITOR indicator connected, there is no sound output from the speakers. The indicators of the speaker terminals compatible with sound output are lit. 25 MCACC SETUP MIC jack Use to connect the supplied microphone.

  • Page 34: Remote Control

    Controls and displays Character display (LCD) This display shows information when transmitting Remote control control signals. The following commands are shown when you’re setting the remote to control other components (see Controlling MAIN RECEIVER SOURCE the rest of your system on page 113): ZONE2 MULTI SETUP –...

  • Page 35: Controls And Displays

    ST / to find preset stations currently being played back (this feature is available (page 43). only when a Pioneer DVD recorder supporting HDMI Component control buttons Control is connected to this receiver via HDMI) The main buttons (, , etc.) are used to control a (page 41).

  • Page 36: Auto Playback

    Listening to your system Chapter 5: Listening to your system Important Listening in surround sound • The listening modes and many features described in Using this receiver, you can listen to any source in this section may not be available depending on the surround sound.

  • Page 37: Using The Home Thx Modes

    Listening to your system • XM HD Surround – Up to 7.1 channel sound, With multichannel sources, press THX repeatedly to select from: especially suited to music sources • THX Surround EX – Allows you to hear 6.1 or 7.1 With multichannel sources, if you have connected channel playback with 5.1 channel sources surround back speaker(s) and have selected SBch ON, you...

  • Page 38: Listening In Stereo

    Listening to your system • UNPLUGGED – Suitable for acoustic music sources Using Front Stage Surround Advance • EXTENDED STEREO – Gives multichannel sound to a stereo source, using all of your speakers The Front Stage Surround Advance function allows you to create natural surround sound effects using just the front •...

  • Page 39: Selecting Mcacc Presets

    Listening to your system • DIRECT – Sources are heard according to the settings made in the Surround Setup (speaker Choosing the input signal setting, channel level, speaker distance, acoustic On this receiver, it is possible to switch the input signals calibration EQ, and X-curve), as well as with dual for the different inputs as described below.

  • Page 40: Using Surround Back Channel Processing

    Listening to your system • SBch AUTO – Automatically switches to 6.1 or 7.1 decoding for 6.1 encoded sources (for example, Using surround back channel Dolby Digital EX or DTS-ES) processing • SBch OFF – No sound is output from the surround •...

  • Page 41: Using The Genre Synchronizing Function

    Using the genre synchronizing function This feature automatically selects the most appropriate Advanced Surround mode for the source currently being played back on a Pioneer DVD recorder supporting HDMI Control connected to this receiver via HDMI. For details on HDMI Control, see About HDMI on page 20.

  • Page 42: Listening To The Radio

    Using the tuner Chapter 6: Using the tuner Using Neural THX Listening to the radio ® This feature uses Neural Surround™, THX technologies to achieve optimal surround sound from FM radio. The following steps show you how to tune in to FM and AM radio broadcasts using the automatic (search) and •...

  • Page 43: Saving Station Presets

    Using the tuner Saving station presets • To erase a station name, simply repeat steps 1 to 3 If you often listen to a particular radio station, it’s and input four spaces instead of a name. convenient to have the receiver store the frequency for •...

  • Page 44: The System Setup Menu

    The System Setup menu Chapter 7: The System Setup menu • Auto MCACC – See Automatically setting up for surround sound (MCACC & Full Band Phase Control) Making receiver settings from the on page 12 for a quick and effective automatic System Setup menu surround setup.
  • Page 45 The System Setup menu • EQ Type (only available when the Custom Menu Important above is EQ Pro. & S-Wave) – This determines how • Make sure the microphone/speakers are not moved the frequency balance is adjusted. during the Auto MCACC Setup. After a single calibration is performed, each of the following three correction curves can be stored •...
  • Page 46 The System Setup menu Connect the microphone to the MCACC SETUP MIC If no operations are performed for 10 seconds while the speaker configuration check screen is being displayed, jack on the front panel. Make sure there are no obstacles between the speakers the Auto MCACC Setup will resume automatically.

  • Page 47: Speaker Output Setting

    The System Setup menu The settings made in the Auto MCACC Setup should give you excellent surround sound from your system, but it is Speaker output setting also possible to adjust these settings manually using the • Default setting: Normal System Setup menu (starting on page 44).

  • Page 48: Manual Mcacc Setup

    The System Setup menu Select the setting you want to adjust. If you’re doing this for the first time, you might want to Manual MCACC setup make these settings in order. You can use the settings in the Manual MCACC setup •...

  • Page 49: Fine Speaker Distance

    The System Setup menu Adjust the level of the left channel. Adjust the distance of the left channel from the This will be the reference speaker level, so you may want listening position. to keep the level around 0.0dB so that you’ll have plenty Select each channel in turn and adjust the distance of room to adjust the other speaker levels.

  • Page 50: Standing Wave

    The System Setup menu Select ‘Precision Distance’ from the Manual Standing Wave MCACC setup menu. • Default setting: ON Determine this after connecting the setup microphone. Acoustic standing waves occur when, under certain conditions, sound waves from your speaker system DVD/L D - 55.0dB DV D/LD...

  • Page 51: Acoustic Calibration Eq Adjust

    2 This system allows you to customize your system calibration with the help of a graphical output that can be displayed on-screen, or using a computer (with software available from Pioneer—see Connecting a PC for Advanced MCACC output on page 77 for more on this).
  • Page 52 The System Setup menu Setting Acoustic Calibration EQ Professional • Reverb characteristics for different channels – Reverb characteristics can be somewhat different for according to your room characteristics each channel. Since this difference increases as the Using the manual setup, you can set the time period at sound is influenced by the various room which the frequency response is analyzed, pinpointing characteristics, it is often better to capture a...

  • Page 53: Full Band Phase Control

    The System Setup menu • Advanced EQ Setup – Use this to select the time If ‘Advanced EQ Setup’ is selected, enter the desired time setting for calibration. Press  to proceed period that will be used for frequency adjustment and calibration, based on the reverb measurement of to the next screen, and then select START.

  • Page 54: Data Management

    The System Setup menu This section describes how to calibrate the frequency- This appears according to the setting you chose in Measurement (step 2 above). Use / to select the phase characteristics of the speakers only. Once you have performed calibration with Auto MCACC set as a channel you want to check.
  • Page 55 The System Setup menu Checking MCACC preset data Copying MCACC preset data After you have completed Automatically setting up for If you want to manually adjust the Acoustic Calibration surround sound (MCACC & Full Band Phase Control) on EQ (see Manual MCACC setup above), we recommend page 12 or Automatic MCACC (Expert) on page 44, you copying your current settings to an unused MCACC...

  • Page 56: Manual Speaker Setup

    The System Setup menu Speaker Setting Manual speaker setup Use this setting to specify your speaker configuration (size, number of speakers and crossover frequency). It is This receiver allows you to make detailed settings to a good idea to make sure that the settings made in optimize the surround sound performance.

  • Page 57: Channel Level

    The System Setup menu • SW – Select the number of subwoofer you have (one • AUTO – Adjust channel levels as the test tone moves or two). LFE signals and bass frequencies of from speaker to speaker automatically. channels set to SMALL are output from the Confirm your selected setup option.

  • Page 58: Speaker Distance

    The System Setup menu Speaker Distance X-Curve For good sound depth and separation from your system, Most soundtracks mixed for cinema sound too bright you need to specify the distance of your speakers from when played back in large rooms. The X-Curve setting the listening position.
  • Page 59 The System Setup menu Select ‘THX Audio Setting’ from the Manual SP Setup menu. DVD/L D - 55 .0dB 6. Ma nu al S P Set up a . S p eak er Sett ing b . Ch an n el L evel c .

  • Page 60: Connecting An Ipod

    • Video contents can be played on this receiver by connecting an iPod compatible with the Video Browse function. 2 • This product is the Pioneer Control Dock for iPod (IDK-80) for use with an iPod equipped with a dock connector port (fourth generation and above), iPod mini, iPod nano or iPod Photo.

  • Page 61: Ipod Playback

    Note 1 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 62: Watching Photos And Video Content

    PRE OUT ASSIGNABLE Normally Type 1, the factory default, can be used, but SC-09TX with some models of iPods the iPod cannot be controlled from this receiver unless you switch to Type 2. If Error I3 is displayed when you connect the iPod, use the procedure described below to switch to Type 2.

  • Page 63: Using Xm Hd Surround

    Other connections Selecting channels and browsing by genre Press ENTER. After pressing ENTER, the preset class and number stop From the XM Channel Guide, you can browse XM Radio blinking and the receiver stores the XM channel. channels in the order that they appear, or you can narrow your channel search by genre.

  • Page 64: Using Sirius Radio

    SR005 To receive SIRIUS Satellite Radio broadcasts, you will Composer name Chuck Berry Song name need to activate your SIRIUS Connect tuner. Johnny B. Goode Channel name SC-09TX (AUDIO) HDMI ASSIGNABLE Selecting channels and browsing by genre OUT1 S400 S400...

  • Page 65: Saving Channel Presets

    Other connections • Parental Lock – Use / and ENTER to select channels you would like to place under parental lock. Channels put under parental lock are not displayed in • You can select channels directly by pressing the Channel Guide, but may be accessed by directly D.ACCESS, then the three-digit channel number.

  • Page 66: Checking The I.link Inputs

    If you have several i.LINK-equipped components and your i.LINK component. have assigned them to input functions in The Input Setup menu on page 101, you can confirm the settings you SC-09TX made below. (AUDIO) (AUDIO) HDMI...

  • Page 67: About Pqls Rate Control

    The system will not work if the connected components form a loop. If a loop is detected, the message LOOP Pioneer’s PQLS (Precision Quartz Lock System) CONNECT shows in the display. Figs. 3 and 4 show technology provides high-precision digital audio from connections that form a loop.

  • Page 68: Selecting The Multichannel Analog Inputs

    Other connections Connect the front, surround, center and subwoofer • Depending on the DVD player you’re using, the analog output level of the subwoofer channel may be outputs on your DVD player to the corresponding MULTI CH IN jack on this receiver. too low.

  • Page 69: Switching The Speaker System According To The Playback Environment (Application Manual)

    Other connections When set to Normal Setting the speaker system for high sound quality multi-channel music sources (DVD • SP: A+B ON: The surround sound is output from the speakers connected to both A and B. Audio discs and SACDs) •...

  • Page 70: Bi-Amping Your Speakers

    Other connections Speaker configuration recommended by THX Set the speakers with the surround back speakers Bi-wiring your speakers adjacent to each other and equidistant from the listening The reasons for bi-wiring are basically the same as bi- position. amping, but additionally, interference effects within the wire could be reduced, producing better sound.

  • Page 71: Connecting Additional Amplifiers

    Surround back channel Surround B channel Normal AC outlet. sound sound All CH Bi-Amp None None SC-09TX ANALOG Powered INPUT subwoofer 2 Front Bi-Amp Surround back channel None OUT1 sound...

  • Page 72: Making Multi-Zone Connections

    Other connections Different sources can be playing in three zones at the MULTI-ZONE listening options same time or, depending on your needs, the same source The following table shows the signals that can be output to ZONE 2 and ZONE 3: can also be used.

  • Page 73: Other Connections

    Other connections MULTI-ZONE setup using speaker terminals (ZONE 2) You must select 7.2ch+ZONE 2 in Speaker output setting • Connect a TV monitor to the VIDEO ZONE2 OUT on page 47 to use this setup. Note that the sound in the jacks on the rear of this receiver.

  • Page 74: Using The Multi-Zone Controls

    (TUNE) SETUP RETURN S-VIDEO VIDEO AUDIO DIGITAL IN MULTI-ZONE remote controls SC-09TX Set the MULTI-ZONE operation switch to ZONE 2 or ZONE 3 to operate the corresponding zone. The following table shows the possible MULTI-ZONE remote controls: MASTER MASTER INPUT...

  • Page 75: Trigger

    1 Triggered connections with up to 4 devices compatible with 12-volt triggers can be made with this receiver. 2 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 76: Using The Sr+ Mode With A Pioneer Plasma Display

    SR+ features (page 99). features become available to make using this receiver • If you connect to a Pioneer plasma display using an with your Pioneer plasma display even easier. These SR+ cable, you will need to point the remote control...

  • Page 77: Connecting A Pc For Advanced Mcacc Output

    Advanced MCACC output using your PC The software to output the results is available from the Before continuing, make sure you have completed step 1 support area of the Pioneer website (http:// in Data Management on page 54. Note that transmission www.pioneerelectronics.com/pna/ci/codes/ data is erased when the receiver is turned off.

  • Page 78: Enjoying The Home Media Gallery

    Playback with HOME MEDIA GALLERY inputs Chapter 9 Playback with HOME MEDIA GALLERY inputs PlaysForSure PlaysForSure is a marketing certification given by Microsoft. The PlaysForSure logo makes it easy to find digital media stores and devices that work together. Digital media purchased from online stores carrying the Enjoying the Home Media Gallery PlaysForSure logo is available for use on this unit.

  • Page 79: Connecting To The Network Through Lan Interface

    (sold separately) content format(s) may not be supported. to LAN port • Supported formats and contents are subject to change. Visit the Pioneer website for updated to LAN port information: http://www.pioneerelectronics.com • The Home Media Gallery functions as a By connecting this receiver to the network via the LAN...

  • Page 80: Using The Usb Interface

    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...

  • Page 81: Readable Data Files

    Select the desired folder to navigate or file/content • Pioneer is not liable for any loss or damage to the to play (/ or / then ENTER). data inside the USB flash drive.

  • Page 82: Selectable Screen Display

    Playback with HOME MEDIA GALLERY inputs Selectable screen display Menu items Function Screen on which Tool Menu display options are: List, Thumbnail or Menu is available Thumbnail List. Press ADV SURR (Yellow) then Used to set up a slide- Server List/Media Slide Show select Change view from the Tool Menu to choose Setup...

  • Page 83: Media Navigator

    Playback with HOME MEDIA GALLERY inputs Media Navigator My Playlist While navigating through the folders a media server Each category (Movie, Music and Photo) has five provides, you can select the desired file to start the different Playlists in which you can register up to 100 files corresponding player by pressing ENTER.

  • Page 84: Screen Components

    Playback with HOME MEDIA GALLERY inputs Screen Components Button(s) Function Same as  (only fast reverse function while in the  slow mode) AUTO/DIRECT Sets A-B repeat mode. Sets the desired point A to XXXX (Blue) start and B to end during playback. To cancel the XXXX 2006/11/30 00:00:59 mode, press AUTO/DIRECT (Blue) on the remote...

  • Page 85: Time Search

    Playback with HOME MEDIA GALLERY inputs Note Note • Some functions may not be supported depending on • This function may not be supported depending on the the server type or version used. content. • During playback, an error may arise in time-related Add to My Playlist information depending on the content or server software.

  • Page 86: Repeat Mode

    Playback with HOME MEDIA GALLERY inputs Note Note • The A-B repeat function is only available during • The Music Player only displays a List screen. playback in normal mode. Screen Components • If the screen display doesn’t match the player status, a malfunction may have occurred.

  • Page 87: A-B Repeat Mode

    Playback with HOME MEDIA GALLERY inputs • Refer to page 82 for the color button ADV SURR Button(s) Function (Yellow) (Tool Menu).  Plays back the selected content. Pauses while in playback and plays while in PAUSE. Note  Pauses the playback ...

  • Page 88: Enjoying Photo Files

    Playback with HOME MEDIA GALLERY inputs Photo Player key guide Enjoying photo files Button(s) Function You can display the menu as a List, Thumbnail or ENTER Starts displaying a photo or playing a slideshow. Thumbnail List screen. Press ADV SURR (Yellow) then Pauses while playback or plays back while in select an option under Change view on the Tool Menu.

  • Page 89: Setting Up The Slideshow

    Playback with HOME MEDIA GALLERY inputs Select ‘OK’ ( then ENTER). Play modes The slideshow setup finishes. Rotate AUTO/ See the key guide table DIRECT (Blue), Note / • After setting the Interval time, it may take longer Repeat See the key guide table STEREO/ than the preset time as the Interval time means the Mode...

  • Page 90: Starting The Slideshow

    Playback with HOME MEDIA GALLERY inputs Starting the slideshow Press ENTER or  to start a slideshow. The slideshow starts and photo images in the folder Press HOME MEDIA GALLERY. automatically display one by one. The Home Media Gallery screen is displayed. To display a key guide, press DISP.

  • Page 91: Sort

    Playback with HOME MEDIA GALLERY inputs Select the ‘Contains the following’ box in ‘Set the Select ‘Bottom-Up’ or ‘Top-Down’ in the ‘Sort search condition:’ ( then ENTER). Order’ box ( then ENTER). The software keyboard appears on the screen. XXXX XXXX Sort Title...

  • Page 92: Setup

    The system restarts then the Home Media Gallery screen returns. Software Update To manually set: Information on software updates may be posted on the Pioneer website. Before setting up, check your media server for IP Address http://www.pioneerelectronics.com and Subnet mask.
  • Page 93 Playback with HOME MEDIA GALLERY inputs Home Media Gallery Version Move You can confirm the version and copyright information You can change the listing order of the content registered on the Home Media Gallery software. Select ‘OK’ to in My Playlist. return to the previous screen (ENTER).

  • Page 94: Switching The Server

    The previous server is selected. Software Update Press ADV SURR (Yellow) to open the Tool Menu. Information on software updates may be posted on the Pioneer website. Choose ‘Select Server’ (/ then ENTER). http://www.pioneerelectronics.com The Server List is displayed. Pressing RETURN changes the screen to the Home Confirming the existing Home Media Gallery Media Gallery.

  • Page 95: Glossary

    Playback with HOME MEDIA GALLERY inputs Auto Connection Setup Glossary For extra convenience, you can toggle between the following features: Default Gateway Last Connected This function stores the server last accessed in Default gateway is a node on a computer network that the memory, allowing direct server access the Server serves as an access point to another network.

  • Page 96: Lan Cable

    Playback with HOME MEDIA GALLERY inputs LAN Cable Windows Media DRM A cable that has an eight-pin modular plug on each end Windows Media DRM is copyright protection technology and is different from a telephone plug which has four developed by Microsoft Corporation. It enables content pins.
  • Page 97 Playback with HOME MEDIA GALLERY inputs • WAV Sampling frequency: 8 kHz to 64 kHz Quantization bits: 16 No. channels: Up to 2 • Windows Media Audio 9 (WMA9) Sampling frequency: Up to 48 kHz Bit rate: Up to 768 kbps No.

  • Page 98: Making The Hdmi Control Connections

    HDMI Control By connecting this receiver to an HDMI Control- Important compatible Pioneer plasma display or the HDD/DVD recorder with an HDMI cable, you can control this • When connecting this system or changing receiver from the remote control of a connected plasma...

  • Page 99: Setting The Hdmi Options

    For more information, Control function. see the operating manual of your plasma display. • When using a TV not manufactured by Pioneer, put this setting to OFF. Synchronized amp mode operations By connecting a component to this receiver with an...

  • Page 100: About Hdmi Control

    HDMI Control About HDMI Control • Connect the plasma display directly to this receiver. Interrupting a direct connection with other amps or an AV converter (such as an HDMI switch) can cause operational errors. • Only connect components you intend to use as a source to the HDMI input of this receiver.

  • Page 101: The Input Setup Menu

    Other Settings Chapter 11: Other Settings Select the input(s) to which you’ve connected your component. The Input Setup menu For example, if your DVD player only has an optical You only need to make settings in the Input Setup menu output, you will need to change the DVD/LD input if you didn’t hook up your digital equipment according to function’s Digital In setting from COAX 1 (default) to the...

  • Page 102: Input Function Default And Possible Settings

    1 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 75). Note that to control this receiver using the remote, you will have to point it at the plasma display’s remote sensor after making this connection.

  • Page 103: The Other Setup Menu

    [ + 1 0 d B ] V ide o Input page 104). • SR+ Setup – Specify how you want to control your Pioneer plasma display (see SR+ Setup for Pioneer : Finis h plasma displays on page 104). When you’re finished, press RETURN.

  • Page 104: Zone Audio Setup

    • OFF – The ZONE2 video output is not converted. In this case, connect the input device and ZONE2 TV on page 75 and Using the SR+ mode with a Pioneer plasma display on page 76. monitor with the same type of cable (composite or component).

  • Page 105: Other Settings

    Other Settings Select the OSD display’s background pattern (Display Image) The OSD display’s background color can be selected. One of the two patterns below can be selected. Select ‘Display image’ from the Other Setup menu. The OSD background color selection mode is set. DVD /L D - 55.0dB DV D/LD...

  • Page 106: Setting The Audio Options

    Using other functions Chapter 12: Using other functions Setting What it does Option(s) Setting the Audio options Applies the treble and bass tone TONE BYPASS (Tone controls to a source, or bypasses There are a number of additional sound settings you can Control) them completely.

  • Page 107: Using Other Functions

    Using other functions Setting What it does Option(s) Setting What it does Option(s) Some Dolby Digital and DTS audio CENTER Adjusts the center image to create a 0 to 10 (LFE sources include ultra-low bass wider stereo effect with vocals. Defaults: IMAGE –5dB/ –10dB/...

  • Page 108: Setting The Video Options

    Using other functions Adjusting the surround B speaker delay (Surr Press RETURN to confirm and exit the menu. B DELAY) Setting What it does Option(s) The listening area can be expanded by setting the VIDEO Converts video signals for output surround B speaker to the array mode.

  • Page 109: Making An Audio Or A Video Recording

    Using other functions Refer to the instructions that came with the recorder if you are unsure how to do this. Most video recorders set Making an audio or a video recording the audio recording level automatically—check the You can make an audio or a video recording from the component’s instruction manual if you’re unsure.

  • Page 110: Reducing The Level Of An Analog Signal

    Using other functions This can be set separately for different inputs. Note, however, that only inputs with a video terminal (DVD/LD, Reducing the level of an analog signal BD, TV, SAT, DVR/VCR1, DVR/VCR2, VIDEO/GAME1 and The input attenuator lowers the input level of an analog VIDEO/GAME2), inputs from an iPod on which video is signal when it’s too strong.

  • Page 111: Currently Playing, Etc

    Using other functions • This receiver’s settings information Checking the settings of the sound DV D /L D - 55.0dB currently playing, etc. STATUS SYSTEM < > SYSTEM INFORMATION The audio input/output information, the video input/ MCACC memory MCACC M1 : MEMORY 1 Analog ATT ANALOG ATT : OFF output information, the MULTI-ZONE status and this...

  • Page 112: Default System Settings

    Using other functions Default system settings Setting Default 2 PL II Music Options Center Width Setting Default Dimension HDMI Audio Panorama Digital Video Conversion Neo:6 Options Center Image Neo:6 MUSIC: 3 Speakers SP: A+B ON Neo:6 CINEMA: 10 Output Setup Normal All Inputs Listening Mode (2 ch) AUTO SURROUND...

  • Page 113: Setting The Remote To Control Other Components

    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 637 or 660. 3 The remote can store about 200 preset codes (this has been tested with codes of Pioneer format only).

  • Page 114: Erasing One Of The Remote Control Button Settings

    Controlling the rest of your system Press the input source button for the component To program additional signals for the current you want to control, then press ENTER. component repeat steps 4 and 5. To program signals for another component, exit and PRES KEY shows in the LCD display.

  • Page 115: Confirming Preset Codes

    Controlling the rest of your system Confirming preset codes Direct function Use this feature to check which preset code is assigned • Default setting: ON to an input source button. You can use the direct function feature to control one component using the remote control while at the same While pressing the MULTI OPERATION button, time, using your receiver to playback a different...

  • Page 116: A Shutdown Sequence

    ENTER. For example, if you want to start the sequence by • program a Pioneer TV or monitor to switch on if the switching on your DVD player, press DVD. input function (selected in step 2) has video input terminals;...

  • Page 117: Using System Off

    Cable TV/Satellite Press SOURCE. TV/TV/DTV The command sequence you programmed will run, then Select different menus from the MENU DTV functions. all Pioneer components will switch off , followed by this receiver. Select the menu screen. Cable TV/Satellite TV/TV ///...

  • Page 118: 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 75 if you are connecting a Pioneer plasma display.

  • Page 119: Speaker Setting Guide

    ITU-R (ITU-R BS.775-1) the listening position, the sound field will seem cramped. Testing by the Pioneer Multi-channel Research Group has shown that a good sense of sound positioning can be achieved by pointing all the speakers towards an area 30 60°...

  • Page 120: Additional Information

    Additional information • For 9.1-channel (or 9.2-channel) systems • When adjusting the orientation of the speakers, turn the speakers with the center of the speakers’ baffle surfaces as the axis so that the speakers’ center positions do not change. SL A SR A Fig.

  • Page 121: Monitor

    Additional information Step 5: Default settings with the Auto MCACC Setup (auto sound field correction) function It is more effective to perform the Auto MCACC Setup (page 12) and Precision Distance (page 49) procedure once the adjustments described above have been completed.

  • Page 122: Troubleshooting

    • Try disconnecting the power cable, then connect again. AMP ERR blinks in the display, • The receiver may have a serious problem. Do not try switching the receiver on. Contact a Pioneer then the power automatically authorized independent service company for help.

  • Page 123: Other Audio Problems

    Additional information Symptom Remedy No sound from subwoofer. • Check that the subwoofer is connected properly, switched on and the volume turned up. • If your subwoofer has a sleep function, make sure it is switched off. • Make sure that the Subwoofer setting is YES or PLUS (see Speaker Setting on page 56). •...

  • Page 124: Video

    Additional information Symptom Remedy The PHASE CONTROL feature • If applicable, check that the lowpass filter switch on your subwoofer is off, or the lowpass cutoff is set to doesn’t seem to have an audible the highest frequency setting. If there is a PHASE setting on your subwoofer, set it to 0º (or depending on effect.

  • Page 125: Settings

    Additional information Settings Symptom Remedy The Auto MCACC Setup • The ambient noise level may be too high. Keep the noise level in the room as low as possible (see also continually shows an error. Problems when using the Auto MCACC Setup on page 14). If the noise level cannot be kept low enough, you will have to set up the surround sound manually (page 56).

  • Page 126: I.link Interface

    • 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 75).

  • Page 127: Hdmi

    Additional information Symptom Remedy You can’t get i.LINK to display • Make sure your i.LINK source components are switched on. when using the SIGNAL SEL • Check that i.LINK is assigned correctly (see The Input Setup menu on page 101). button.

  • Page 128: The Hdmi Connection

    Additional information Important information regarding the HDMI Configuration B Connect your HDMI-equipped component directly to the connection display using an HDMI cable. Then use the most There are cases where you may not be able to route HDMI convenient connection (digital is recommended) for signals through this receiver (this depends on the HDMI- sending audio to the receiver.
  • Page 129 • Some files that comply with the supported format may not be played back or displayed. • It takes time to capture and display a large-sized image. If this is the case, no operation may be performed. • See the Pioneer website (www.pioneerelectronics.com) for the formats that are supported. Home Media Gallery/FIRMWARE No updates are possible on USB.

  • Page 130: Ipod Messages

    Additional information iPod messages Symptom Cause Action Error I1 There is a problem with the signal path from the Switch off the receiver and reconnect the iPod to the receiver. iPod to the receiver. If this doesn’t seem to work, try resetting your iPod. The software version being used with the iPod Update the software being used with the iPod (please use the Error I2...

  • Page 131: Sirius Radio Messages

    Additional information SIRIUS radio messages Symptom Cause Action Antenna Error Antenna is not properly connected. Check that the antenna cable is attached securely. Check Sirius Tuner SIRIUS Connect tuner is not properly connected. Check that the 8 pin mini DIN cable and AC Adapter are attached securely.
  • Page 132 Additional information Message Problem Authorization failed (501). Failed to obtain WMDRM authorization Authorization failed (503). Please check for trouble in routers, Failed to obtain WMDRM authorization hubs, and other network devices. Authorization failed (504). The maximum allowed number of Failed to obtain WMDRM devices are connected to the server.

  • Page 133: Surround Sound Formats

    Additional information Dolby Surround is an encoding system which embeds surround sound information within a stereo soundtrack, Surround sound formats which a Dolby Pro Logic decoder can then use for Below is a brief description of the main surround sound enhanced surround listening with greater sound detail.

  • Page 134: Windows Media Audio 9 Professional

    Additional information DTS-EXPRESS Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. “Dolby”, “Pro Logic”, “Surround EX” and the double-D DTS-EXPRESS is a low-bitrate encoding technology symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories. supporting up to 5.1 channels with fixed data transfer rates. This format is incorporated with sub audio on HD DVD and secondary audio on Blu-ray Disc while boasting the potential applicability to upcoming broadcasts and The DTS technologies are explained below.

  • Page 135: About Thx

    Additional information • THX Surround EX THX Surround EX - Dolby Digital Surround EX is a joint development About THX of Dolby Laboratories and the THX Ltd. In a movie theater, film The THX technologies are explained below. See soundtracks that have been encoded with Dolby Digital Surround EX www.thx.com for more detailed information.

  • Page 136: About Neural - Thx Surround

    XM Ready home audio system on for up to an hour. When you This product is manufactured under license from Neural Audio can access the full lineup on your XM Ready home audio system you Corporation and THX Ltd. Pioneer Corporation hereby grants the user are done.

  • Page 137: About Open Source Related Licenses

    Additional information About open source related licenses Copyright (c) 1998, 1999, 2000 Thai Open Source Software Center Ltd and Clark Cooper Copyright (c) 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006 Expat maintainers. THE SOFTWARE IS PROVIDED “AS IS”, WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE AND NONINFRINGEMENT.
  • Page 138 Additional information John Bowler Kevin Bracey Sam Bushell Magnus Holmgren Greg Roelofs Tom Tanner libpng versions 0.5, May 1995, through 0.88, January 1996, are Copyright (c) 1995, 1996 Guy Eric Schalnat, Group 42, Inc. For the purposes of this copyright and license, “Contributing Authors” is defined as the following set of individuals: Andreas Dilger Dave Martindale Guy Eric Schalnat...
  • Page 139 Linux Source Notice The Pioneer Plasma Television is powered by utilizing the Linux operating system. The machine readable copy of the corresponding source code is available for the cost of distribution. To obtain a copy, please visit http://www.pioneerelectronics.com/ for more information.
  • Page 140 Additional information Preamble The licenses for most software are designed to take away your freedom to share and change it. By contrast, the GNU General Public License is intended to guarantee your freedom to share and change free software-to make sure the software is free for all its users.
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  • Page 142 Additional information 7. If, as a consequence of a court judgment or allegation of patent infringement or for any other reason (not limited to patent issues), conditions are imposed on you (whether by court order, agreement or otherwise) that contradict the conditions of this License, they do not excuse you from the conditions of this License.
  • Page 143 Additional information To do so, attach the following notices to the program. It is safest to attach them to the start of each source file to most effectively convey the exclusion of warranty; and each file should have at least the “copyright” line and a pointer to where the full notice is found.
  • Page 144 Additional information To protect your rights, we need to make restrictions that forbid distributors to deny you these rights or to ask you to surrender these rights. These restrictions translate to certain responsibilities for you if you distribute copies of the library or if you modify it.
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  • Page 146 Additional information 4. You may copy and distribute the Library (or a portion or derivative of it, under Section 2) in object code or executable form under the terms of Sections 1 and 2 above provided that you accompany it with the complete corresponding machine-readable source code, which must be distributed under the terms of Sections 1 and 2 above on a medium customarily used for software interchange.
  • Page 147 Additional information For an executable, the required form of the “work that uses the Library” must include any data and utility programs needed for reproducing the executable from it. However, as a special exception, the materials to be distributed need not include anything that is normally distributed (in either source or binary form) with the major components (compiler, kernel, and so on) of the operating system on which the executable runs, unless that component itself accompanies the executable.
  • Page 148 Additional information Each version is given a distinguishing version number. If the Library specifies a version number of this License which applies to it and “any later version”, you have the option of following the terms and conditions either of that version or of any later version published by the Free Software Foundation.

  • Page 149: Listening Modes With Different Input Signal Formats

    Additional information Listening modes with different input signal formats The following charts outline the listening modes available with different input signal formats, depending on the surround back channel processing and decoding method you have selected. Stereo (2 channel) signal formats SBch Processing Input signal format Standard...
  • Page 150 Additional information SBch Processing Input signal format Standard Auto Surround SBch Dolby Digital Plus 2 Pro Logic ll MOVIE 2 PRO LOGIC+THX Stereo playback Dolby TrueHD 2 Pro Logic ll MUSIC 2 Pro Logic ll MOVIE+THX Processing WMA9 Pro 2 Pro Logic ll GAME CINEMA (44.1 kHz/48 kHz) 2 PRO LOGIC...
  • Page 151 Additional information Multichannel signal formats SBch Processing Input signal format Standard Auto Surround SBch Dolby Digital Plus Straight decoding THX CINEMA Straight decoding Dolby TrueHD Processing THX MUSIC DTS-HD THX GAMES (7.1 channel DTS-HD Master Audio decoding used for WMA9 Pro all sources) (44.1 kHz/48 kHz) (6.1/7.1 channel)
  • Page 152 Additional information SBch Processing Input signal format Standard Auto Surround SBch DTS and DTS 96/24 DTS+Neo:6 DTS+Neo:6+THX CINEMA DTS+Neo:6 (5.1 channel encoding) Processing DTS+2 Pro Logic llx DTS+2 Pro Logic IIx MOVIE MOVIE+THX (7.1 channel DTS+2 Pro Logic llx THX Ultra2 CINEMA decoding used for MUSIC THX Ultra2 MUSIC...

  • Page 153: 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 38) you have selected. Stereo (2 channel) signal formats Surround Back speaker(s) Input signal format DIRECT...

  • Page 154: Cautions On Handing

    • If the wiping cloth has been lost or is extremely dirty, order a new one either from your nearest sales outlet Cautions on Handing or directly from the Pioneer Parts Order Center. You can also use a commercially available lens cleaning Liquid crystal screen cloth instead.

  • Page 155: Specifications

    Additional information Specifications Amplifier section Miscellaneous Power Requirements....AC 120 V, 60 Hz Continuous average power output of 200 watts* per Power Consumption ..... 550 W, 850 VA channel, min., at 8 ohms, from 20 Hz to 20 000 Hz with no more than 0.05 %** total harmonic distortion In standby .

  • Page 156: Cleaning The Unit

    Our philosophy flattened frequency-phase characteristics. This Pioneer is dedicated to making your home theater correction minimizes the group delay of the middle- and listening experience as close as possible to the vision of...
  • Page 157 TrueHD are supported while this receiver is also compatible with the DeepColor and x.v.Color feature (x.v.Color is trademarks of Sony Corporation). You can operate this receiver in synchronization with your Pioneer component that supports the HDMI Control function by connecting your component to this receiver via HDMI.
  • Page 158 We Want You Listening For A Lifetime Used wisely, your new sound equipment will provide a lifetime of fun and enjoyment. Since hearing damage from loud noise is often undetectable until it is too late, this manufacturer and the Electronic Industries Association’s Selecting fine audio equipment such as the unit Consumer Electronics Group recommend you avoid you’ve just purchased is only the start of your...
  • Page 159 à un distributeur autorisé Pioneer du Canada pour Service Company, or if you wish to purchase replacement obtenir le nom du Centre de Service Autorisé Pioneer le plus parts, operating instructions, service manuals, or près de chez-vous. Vous pouvez aussi contacter le Service à...
  • Page 160 Blvd.Manuel Avila Camacho 138 10 piso Col.Lomas de Chapultepec, Mexico,D. Avila Camacho 138 10 piso Col.Lomas de Chapultepec, Mexico,D. F. 11000 TEL: 55-9178-4270 K002_B_En PIONEER, ELITE, SOUND.VISION.SOUL, and the Pioneer, Elite and sound.vision.soul logos are trademarks of Pioneer Corporation. Published by Pioneer Corporation. Copyright © 2007 Pioneer Corporation.

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