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IMPORTANT CAUTION Read these instructions. Only use attachments/accessories specified by RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK the manufacturer. Keep these instructions. DO NOT OPEN Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or Heed all warnings. table specified by the manufacturer, or sold with The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, CAUTION: The exclamation point within an equilateral...
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The Safety of Your Ears is in Your Hands IMPORTANT NOTICE Get the most out of your equipment by playing it at a THE MODEL NUMBER AND SERIAL NUMBER OF safe level – a level that lets the sound come through THIS EQUIPMENT ARE ON THE REAR OR BOTTOM.
Thank you for buying this Pioneer product. Please read through these operating 05 Basic playback Playing a source ................................39 instructions so you will know how to operate your model properly. Playing an iPod .................................40 Playing a USB device ...............................41 Contents Listening to the radio ................................42...
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11 The Advanced MCACC menu Making receiver settings from the Advanced MCACC menu ..................73 Automatic MCACC (Expert) .............................73 Manual MCACC setup ..............................75 Checking MCACC Data ..............................77 Data Management................................78 12 The System Setup and Other Setup menus Making receiver settings from the System Setup menu....................81 Manual speaker setup ..............................81 Network Setup menu ...............................83 Checking the Network Information ..........................84...
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Flow of settings on the receiver Basic playback (page 10 Adjusting the sound and picture quality as desired ! Using the various listening modes (page Flow for connecting and setting the receiver ! Better sound using Phase Control (page The unit is a full-fledged AV receiver equipped with an abundance of functions and terminals. It can be used eas- ! Measuring the all EQ type (SYMMETRY/ALL CH ADJ/FRONT ALIGN) (page ily after following the procedure below to make the connections and settings.
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Before you start Checking what’s in the box ......................8 Installing the receiver ........................8 Loading the batteries ........................8 Operating range of remote control unit ..................8 About using AVNavigator (included CD-ROM) ................9 ...
Before you start Checking what’s in the box CAUTION Please check that you’ve received the following supplied accessories: Incorrect use of batteries may result in such hazards as leakage and bursting. Observe the following precautions: ! Setup microphone (cable: 5 m (16.4 ft.)) ! Never use new and old batteries together.
! PIONEER CORPORATION does not guarantee the operation of this CD-ROM with respect to personal com- puters using any of the applicable OS. In addition, PIONEER CORPORATION is not liable for any damages incurred as a result of use of this CD-ROM and is not responsible for any compensation. The names of private corporations, products and other entities described herein are the registered trademarks or trademarks of their respective firms.
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Controls and displays Remote control ..........................11 Display ............................13 Front panel ............................. 14 ...
Controls and displays The remote has been conveniently color-coded according to component control using the following system: Remote control ! White – Receiver control, TV control ! Blue – Other controls (See pages 40, 41, 42, and 70.) This section explains how to operate the remote control for the receiver. u RECEIVER This switches between standby and on for this receiver.
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Controls and displays 12 OPTION The preset codes of desired devices can be registered in the remote control and button operations can be regis- tered using the learning mode. Switches the remote to control the receiver (used to select the white commands). Switch to perform operations in the main zone.
Controls and displays Listening mode indicators Display ! AUTO SURROUND – Lights when the Auto Surround feature is switched on (page 46). ! ALC – Lights when the ALC (Auto level control) mode is selected (page 46). ! STREAM DIRECT – Lights when Direct/Pure Direct is selected (page 47).
Controls and displays 10 PHONES jack Front panel Use to connect headphones. When the headphones are connected, there is no sound output from the speakers. 11 Listening mode buttons ! AUTO SURR/ALC/STREAM DIRECT – Switches between Auto Surround (page 46), Auto Level Control and ...
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Connecting your equipment Connecting your equipment ......................16 Rear panel ............................16 Determining the speakers’ application ..................17 Placing the speakers ........................18 Connecting the speakers ....................... 19 Installing your speaker system ..................... 19 Selecting the Speaker system ....................... 21 About the audio connection ......................
Connecting your equipment Connecting your equipment Note This receiver provides you with many connection possibilities, but it doesn’t have to be difficult. This chapter ! The RS-232C terminal is exclusively for the installer. explains the kinds of components you can connect to make up your home theater system. ! The input functions below are assigned by default to the receiver’s different input terminals.
Connecting your equipment [B] 7.2 channel surround system (Front wide) Determining the speakers’ application ! Speaker System setting: Normal(SB/FW) This unit permits you to build various surround systems, in accordance with the number of speakers you have. ! Be sure to connect speakers to the front left and right channels (L and R). ! It is also possible to only connect one of the surround back speakers (SB) or neither.
Connecting your equipment [D] 5.2 channel surround system & Front Bi-amping connection (High quality Placing the speakers surround) Refer to the chart below for placement of the speakers you intend to connect. ! Speaker System setting: Front Bi-Amp Bi-amping connection of the front speakers for high sound quality with 5.2-channel surround sound. SW 2 SW 1 ...
Connecting your equipment Connecting the speakers Installing your speaker system Each speaker connection on the receiver comprises a positive (+) and negative (–) terminal. Make sure to match At the very least, front left and right speakers only are necessary. Note that your main surround speakers should these up with the terminals on the speakers themselves.
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Connecting your equipment Bi-amping your speakers Bi-wiring your speakers Bi-amping is when you connect the high frequency driver and low frequency driver of your speakers to different Your speakers can also be bi-wired if they support bi-amping. ! With these connections, the Speaker System setting makes no difference. amplifiers for better crossover performance.
Connecting your equipment Selecting the Speaker system About the audio connection The front height terminals can be used for front wide and Speaker B connections, in addition to for the front Types of cables and terminals Transferable audio signals height speakers.
Connecting your equipment About the video converter About HDMI The video converter ensures that all video sources are output through the HDMI OUT terminal. The HDMI connection transfers uncompressed digital video, as well as almost every kind of digital audio. If the TV is only connected to the receiver’s composite VIDEO MONITOR OUT jacks, all the other video devices This receiver incorporates High-Definition Multimedia Interface (HDMI ®...
Connecting your equipment ! For input components, connections other than HDMI connections are also possible (see Connecting your DVD Connecting your TV and playback components player with no HDMI output page 24). ! If you want to listen to the sound of the TV over the receiver, connect the receiver and TV with audio cables. —...
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Connecting your equipment Connecting your DVD player with no HDMI output Connecting your TV with no HDMI input This diagram shows connections of a TV (with HDMI input) and DVD player (or other playback component with no This diagram shows connections of a TV (with no HDMI input) and DVD player (or other playback component) to HDMI output) to the receiver.
Connecting your equipment ! In order to listening to HD audio with this receiver, connect an HDMI cable, and use analog video cable for Connecting an HDD/DVD recorder, BD recorder and other video video signal input. sources Depending on the player, it may not be possible to output video signals to both HDMI and other video output (composite, etc.) simultaneously, and it may be necessary to make video output settings.
Connecting your equipment ! If your HDD/DVD recorder, BD recorder, etc., is equipped with an HDMI output terminal, we recommend con- Connecting a satellite/cable receiver or other set-top box necting it to the receiver’s HDMI DVR/BDR IN terminal. When doing so, also connect the receiver and TV by HDMI (see Connecting using HDMI page...
Connecting your equipment ! If your set-top box is equipped with an HDMI output terminal, we recommend connecting it to the receiver’s Connecting other audio components HDMI SAT/CBL IN terminal. When doing so, also connect the receiver and TV by HDMI (see Connecting using HDMI page...
Connecting your equipment Connecting external antennas Connecting AM/FM antennas To improve FM reception, connect an external FM antenna to FM UNBAL 75 W. Connect the AM loop antenna and the FM wire antenna as shown below. To improve reception and sound quality, connect external antennas (see Connecting external antennas page...
Connecting your equipment MULTI-ZONE setup using speaker terminals (ZONE 2) MULTI-ZONE setup You must select ZONE 2 in Speaker system setting (page 81) to use this setup. This receiver can power up to two independent systems in separate rooms after you have made the proper MULTI- Connect a pair of speakers to the surround back speaker terminals.
your computer. ! The Bluetooth wireless technology enabled device must support A2DP profiles. ! Pioneer does not guarantee proper connection and operation of this unit with all Bluetooth wireless technology enabled devices. (10/100) ! The Air Jam function cannot be used with the AS-BT100.
Connecting your equipment Connecting an iPod Connecting an HDMI-equipped component to the front panel input This receiver has a dedicated iPod terminal that will allow you to control playback of audio content from your iPod using the controls of this receiver. ...
A damaged power cord can cause a fire or give you an electric shock. Check the power cord once in a while. If you find it damaged, ask your nearest Pioneer authorized independent service company for a replacement.
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Basic Setup Changing the OSD display language (OSD Language)............... 34 Automatically conducting optimum sound tuning (Full Auto MCACC) ........34 The Input Setup menu ........................36 Operation Mode Setup ......................... 37 About the Home Menu ......................... 37 ...
Basic Setup Changing the OSD display language (OSD Language) Automatically conducting optimum sound tuning (Full Auto MCACC) The language used on the Graphical User Interface screen can be changed. ! The explanations in these operating instructions are for when English is selected for the GUI screen. The Full Auto MCACC Setup measures the acoustic characteristics of your listening area, taking into account ! The OSD display is only displayed when the receiver’s HDMI OUT terminal and the TV’s HDMI input are con- ...
Basic Setup The Full Auto MCACC display appears once the microphone is connected. The configuration shown on-screen should reflect the actual speakers you have. ! If you see an ERR message (or the speaker configuration displayed isn’t correct), there may be a problem 1a.Full Auto MCACC with the speaker connection.
Basic Setup Input function default and possible settings The Input Setup menu The terminals on the receiver generally correspond to the name of one of the input functions. If you have con- You only need to make settings in the Input Setup menu if you didn’t hook up your digital equipment according nected components to this receiver differently from (or in addition to) the defaults below, see The Input Setup to the default settings (see...
! Basic – The number of operable functions is restricted, and functions whose operations are restricted are 1. Advanced MCACC automatically set to achieve the Pioneer-recommended sound and picture quality. The functions that can be 2. MCACC Data Check 3. Data Management 4.
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Basic playback Playing a source ..........................39 Playing an iPod ..........................40 Playing a USB device ........................41 Listening to the radio ........................42 Bluetooth ADAPTER for Wireless Enjoyment of Music .............. 43 ...
Basic playback Turning off the sound Playing a source Mutes the sound or restores the sound if it has been muted (adjusting the volume also restores the sound). Here are the basic instructions for playing a source (such as a DVD disc) with your home theater system. Press MUTE.
Use i/j to browse the selected category (e.g., albums). ! Installing software versions other than indicated on the website of Pioneer to your iPod/iPhone/iPad may result ! Use k/l to move to previous/next levels. in incompatibility with this receiver.
! To return to the previous level any time, press RETURN. ! Pioneer cannot guarantee compatibility (operation and/or bus power) with all USB mass storage devices and Continue browsing until you arrive at what you want to play, then press ENTER to start assumes no responsibility for any loss of data that may occur when connected to this receiver.
Basic playback About playable file formats Listening to the radio The USB function of this receiver supports the following file formats. Note that some file formats are not available The following steps show you how to tune in to FM and AM radio broadcasts using the automatic (search) and for playback although they are listed as playable file formats.
Basic playback Listening to station presets Bluetooth ADAPTER for Wireless Enjoyment of Music Press TUNER to select the tuner. Device not equipped with Press CLASS to select the class in which the station is stored. Bluetooth wireless technology: Press repeatedly to cycle through classes A to G.
Bluetooth SIG, Inc. and any use of such marks by PIONEER CORPORATION is under license. Other trademarks and trade names are those of their Check to see that the Bluetooth ADAPTER is detected by the Bluetooth wireless technology respective owners.
Listening to your system Enjoying various types of playback using the listening modes ..........46 Selecting MCACC presets ......................47 Choosing the input signal ......................47 Better sound using Phase Control ....................48 ...
Listening to your system ! WIDE SURROUND MUSIC – Up to 7.1 channel sound (front wide), especially suited to music sources Enjoying various types of playback using the listening modes ! Neo:6 CINEMA – 7.1 channel sound (surround back), especially suited to movie sources ! Neo:6 MUSIC –...
Listening to your system ! F.S.SURR WIDE – Use to provide a surround sound effect to a wider area than FOCUS mode. Selecting MCACC presets FOCUS position WIDE position ! Default setting: MEMORY 1 (Recommended) If you have calibrated your system for different listening positions, you can switch between settings to suit the Front left Front right Front left...
Listening to your system Better sound using Phase Control This receiver’s Phase Control feature uses phase correction measures to make sure your sound source arrives at the listening position in phase, preventing unwanted distortion and/or coloring of the sound. Phase Control technology provides coherent sound reproduction through the use of phase matching for an opti- ...
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Playback with NETWORK features Introduction ........................... 50 Playback with Network functions ....................51 About network playback ......................52 About playable file formats ......................54 ...
! AirPlay provided on this receiver has been developed and tested based on the software versions for the iPod, iPhone, iPad and the software versions for iTunes that are indicated on the Pioneer website. AirPlay may not be compatible with iPod, iPhone, iPad or iTunes software versions other than those indicated on the Pioneer Note website.
You can perform the following operations with the remote control of this receiver. Note that some buttons are not The access code required for registration on the special Pioneer Internet radio site is displayed. Make a memo of available for operation depending on the category currently being played back.
Playback with NETWORK features Access the special Pioneer Internet radio site from your computer and perform the Playing back your favorite songs registration process. Up to 64 favorite tracks on the media server and/or Internet radio stations can be registered in the Favorites http://www.radio-pioneer.com...
The DLNA certification logo makes it easy to find products that comply with the DLNA Interoperability Guidelines. Pioneer is not responsible for any malfunction of the player and/or the NETWORK features due to communica- This unit complies with DLNA Interoperability Guidelines v1.5.
Playback with NETWORK features About playable file formats The NETWORK feature of this receiver supports the following file formats. Note that some file formats are not available for playback although they are listed as playable file formats. Also, the compatibility of file formats var- ies depending on the type of server.
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Control with HDMI function About the Control with HDMI function ..................56 Making Control with HDMI connections ..................56 HDMI Setup ............................ 56 Before using synchronization ....................... 56 About synchronized operations ....................57 Setting the PQLS function ......................57 ...
Choose whether to set this unit’s Control with HDMI function ON or OFF. You will need to set it to ON to use the Control with HDMI function. Synchronized operations below with a Control with HDMI-compatible Pioneer TV or Blu-ray Disc player are pos- When using a component that does not support the Control with HDMI function, set this to OFF.
HDMI. The operations below can also be used on Pioneer Control with HDMI-compatible TVs. Stream Smoother Link ! When the receiver’s volume is adjusted or the sound is muted, the volume status is displayed on the TV’s Using the Control with HDMI function, the receiver automatically detects whether a compressed video file is screen.
Using other functions Setting the Audio options ......................59 Setting the Video options ......................61 Switching the speaker terminals ....................63 Using the MULTI-ZONE controls ....................63 Making an audio or a video recording..................64 Using the sleep timer ........................64 ...
Using other functions Setting What it does Option(s) Setting the Audio options With the Auto Sound Retriever function, DSP processing is used to There are a number of additional sound settings you can make using the AUDIO PARAMETER menu. The compensate for the loss of audio data upon compression, improving defaults, if not stated, are listed in bold.
Using other functions Setting What it does Option(s) Setting What it does Option(s) The input attenuator lowers the input level of an analog signal when it’s too strong. You can use this if you find that the OVER indicator V.DEPTH When this mode is selected, the sound field expands virtually to A.ATT...
Using other functions Setting What it does Option(s) Setting the Video options Sets the optimum picture quality for the type of monitor that is con- There are a number of additional picture settings you can make using the VIDEO PARAMETER menu. The nected.
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Using other functions Setting What it does Option(s) Setting What it does Option(s) Adjusts the overall brightness. Specifies the aspect ratio when input signals are output at the HDMI THROUGH output. Make your desired settings while checking each setting on (Aspect) your display (if the image doesn’t match your monitor type, cropping NORMAL...
Using other functions Switching the speaker terminals Using the MULTI-ZONE controls If you selected Normal(SB/FH), Normal(SB/FW) or Speaker B at Speaker system setting page 81, you can The following steps use the front panel controls to adjust the sub zone volume and select sources. See MULTI- switch between speakers using the SPEAKERS button.
Using other functions Making an audio or a video recording Dimming the display You can make an audio or a video recording from the built-in tuner, or from an audio or video source connected to You can choose between four brightness levels for the front panel display. Note that when selecting sources, the the receiver (such as a CD player or TV).
Using other functions Setting Default Default system settings Center Width Setting Default 2 PL II Music Options Dimension Digital Video Converter Panorama SPEAKERS SB/FH Neo:6 CINEMA: 10 Neo:6 Options Center Image Speaker System Normal(SB/FH) Neo:6 MUSIC: 3 Front SMALL 2 PL IIz Options Height Gain...
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Controlling the rest of your system About the Remote Setup menu ....................67 Operating multiple receivers ......................67 Setting the remote to control other components............... 67 Selecting preset codes directly ..................... 67 Programming signals from other remote controls ..............68 Erasing one of the remote control button settings ..............
See Resetting the remote control settings page OPTION If you have multiple Pioneer receivers, amplifiers, etc., this setting can be used to prevent other units from iPod TUNER Change RC operating simultaneously when the remote control unit is operated. See...
If the LED lights for one second and continues to flash, the setting has been successfully completed. The remote can store about 120 preset codes from other components (this has been tested with codes of Pioneer ! If the LED flashes for five seconds, it means the memory is full. See Erasing all learnt settings that are in one format only).
The All Zone Standby can be used to turn all zones to OFF when the receiver’s power is switched to standby. 0305 Also, when using separate Pioneer amplifiers/receivers for the sub zones, they can also be set to standby simultaneously.
Controlling the rest of your system TV and Audio/Video components Controlling components This remote control can control components after entering the proper codes (see Setting the remote to control HDD/BDR/ Button(s) TV (Monitor) BD/DVD SAT/CATV other components page 67 for more on this).
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Controlling the rest of your system Audio/Video components TV (Projector) Button(s) CD/CD-R/SACD MD/DAT TAPE Button(s) TV (Projector) u SOURCE POWER ON/OFF POWER ON/OFF POWER ON/OFF POWER ON/OFF u SOURCE POWER ON Number buttons numerics numerics numerics — MOVIE CLEAR STANDARD !/CLR...
The Advanced MCACC menu Making receiver settings from the Advanced MCACC menu ............ 73 Automatic MCACC (Expert)......................73 Manual MCACC setup ........................75 Checking MCACC Data ........................77 Data Management ......................... 78 ...
— When data measurement is taken (after selecting ALL or Keep SP System), the reverb characteristics The Advanced MCACC (Multi Channel ACoustic Calibration) system was developed in Pioneer’s laboratories with data (both before- and after-calibration) that this receiver had been storing will be overwritten.
The Advanced MCACC menu The Auto MCACC Setup procedure is completed and the Advanced MCACC menu reappears automatically. CONTROL ON / OFF iPod The settings made in the Auto MCACC Setup should give you excellent surround sound from your system, but iPhone HDMI 5 INPUT MCACC...
The Advanced MCACC menu Select each channel in turn and adjust the levels (+/–12.0 dB) as necessary. Manual MCACC setup Use k/l to adjust the volume of the speaker you selected to match the reference speaker. When it sounds like both tones are the same volume, press j to confirm and continue to the next channel.
The Advanced MCACC menu Standing Wave Acoustic Calibration EQ Professional ! Default setting: ON/ATT 0.0dB (all filters) This setup minimizes the unwanted effects of room reverberation by allowing you to calibrate your system based Acoustic standing waves occur when, under certain conditions, sound waves from your speaker system resonate on the direct sound coming from the speakers.
The Advanced MCACC menu If you selected ‘Reverb Measurement’, select EQ ON or EQ OFF, and then START. Checking MCACC Data The following options determine how the reverb characteristics of your listening area are displayed in Reverb View: At the procedure of Automatically conducting optimum sound tuning (Full Auto MCACC) page 34, the proce-...
The Advanced MCACC menu Standing Wave Data Management Use this to display the standing wave related adjustment values for the various MCACC memories. See Standing This system allows you to store up to six MCACC presets, allowing you to calibrate your system for different listen- Wave page 76 for more on this.
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The Advanced MCACC menu Select ‘OK’ to confirm and copy the settings. When MCACC Memory Copy? is displayed, select YES. If NO is selected, the memory is not copied. Completed! shows in the GUI screen to confirm the MCACC preset has been copied, then you automatically return to the Data Management setup menu.
The System Setup and Other Setup menus Making receiver settings from the System Setup menu ............81 Manual speaker setup ........................81 Network Setup menu ........................83 Checking the Network Information ..................... 84 The Other Setup menu ........................84 ...
83). Using the MULTI-ZONE controls page 63). ! HDMI Setup – Synchronizes this receiver with your Pioneer component supporting Control with HDMI (page 55). If you selected Normal(SB/FH), Normal(SB/FW), or Speaker B in Step 2, select the placement ! Other Setup – Makes customized settings to reflect how you are using the receiver (see The Other Setup of the surround speakers.
The System Setup and Other Setup menus ! Center – Select LARGE if your center speaker reproduces bass frequencies effectively, or select SMALL to Channel Level send bass frequencies to the other speakers or subwoofer. If you didn’t connect a center speaker, choose NO Using the channel level settings, you can adjust the overall balance of your speaker system, an important factor (the center channel is sent to the front speakers).
The System Setup and Other Setup menus Proxy Hostname/Proxy Port Network Setup menu This setting is required when you connect this receiver to the Internet via a proxy server. Enter the IP address Make the settings for connecting the receiver to the Internet and using the network functions. of your proxy server in the ‘Proxy Hostname’...
The System Setup and Other Setup menus Parental Lock The Other Setup menu Set restrictions for using Internet services. Also set the password accompanying the usage restrictions. The Other Setup menu is where you can make customized settings to reflect how you are using the receiver. ! Upon shipment from the factory, the password is set to “0000”.
! This setting is not possible if multi-zone settings have been made using the speaker terminals and update file from the Pioneer website onto your computer, the file will be in ZIP format. Unzip the ZIP file before Speaker System is set to anything other than ZONE 2. In this case, adjust the volume for the sub zones on the saving it on the USB memory device.
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The System Setup and Other Setup menus Select the Volume Level setting you want. ! Variable (default) – The Zone 2 volume is adjusted from the receiver. ! –40 dB Fixed/0 dB Fixed – The Zone 2 volume level output from the receiver is fixed to the value set here. When you’re finished, press RETURN.
Troubleshooting ..........................88 Power ..............................88 No sound ............................88 Other audio problems ........................89 ADAPTER PORT terminal ....................... 90 Video ...............................90 Settings ............................90 Professional Calibration EQ graphical output ................91 Display ............................91 Remote control ..........................91 HDMI ...............................91 AVNavigator ..........................
Wait at least 1 minute, then try turning the power on again. ing the checks listed below, ask your nearest Pioneer authorized independent service company to carry out repair The temperature within the unit has exceeded the allowablevalue. work.
Home Menu. Certain listening modes or When Operation Mode is set to Basic, the Pioneer-recommended settings are made and HOME MENU items cannot be not all of the functions can be used. To use all of the functions without restrictions, set selected.
Symptom Remedy ADAPTER PORT terminal Video signals are not output from the When a monitor only compatible with resolutions of 480i is connected to the component Symptom Remedy component terminal. terminal and another monitor is connected to the HDMI terminal, the video signals may not be output to the monitor connected to the component terminal.
Make sure that the receiver is set to AUTO or DIGITAL (see Choosing the input signal Certain listening modes or When Operation Mode is set to Basic, the Pioneer-recommended settings are made and ing mode set to Auto Surround or page 47).
Symptom Remedy AVNavigator No picture or sound. This receiver is HDCP-compatible. Check that the components you are connecting are also HDCP-compatible. If they are not, please connect them using the component or Symptom Causes Remedy composite video jacks. AVNavigator cannot be An error message may appear Re-start the PC, then start install with no other applications ...
USB interface Network Symptoms Causes Remedies Symptoms Causes Remedies The folders/files stored on a The folders/files are currently stored Store the folders/files in the FAT region. Cannot access the network. The LAN cable is not firmly con- Firmly connect the LAN cable (page 30).
When in the DMR mode, depending In this case, adjust the volume from the receiver or remote with the receiver or the USB cable. Unplug the receiver from the wall and call a Pioneer authorized inde- on the external controller being used, control.
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Try making the wireless LAN converter’s advanced settings. ! The wireless LAN converter can be connected to a computer to make the advanced wireless LAN settings. For details, see the CD-ROM included for the wireless LAN converter. Check the settings of the wireless LAN router, etc., then change the settings of the wireless LAN converter.
Additional information Surround sound formats ....................... 97 About iPod ............................. 97 About SiriusXM ..........................97 About FLAC ............................ 97 Auto Surround, ALC and Stream Direct with different input signal formats ......98 Speaker Setting Guide ........................98 ...
Additional information Surround sound formats About SiriusXM Below is a brief description of the main surround sound formats you’ll find on BDs, DVDs, satellite, cable and terrestrial broadcasts, and video cassettes. Dolby The Dolby technologies are explained below. See http://www.dolby.com for more detailed information. Hardware and subscription sold separately.
Dolby Digital EX Dolby Digital EX Dolby Digital EX (6.1 channel flagged) towards the listening position, the sound field will seem cramped. Testing by the Pioneer Multi-channel Research 2 Pro Logic IIx MOVIE 2 Pro Logic IIx MOVIE Dolby TrueHD EX (6.1 channel flagged) Group has shown that a good sense of sound positioning can be achieved by pointing all the speakers towards <a>...
Additional information Also note that placing it near a wall may result in sympathetic vibrations with the building that could excessively About messages displayed when using network functions amplify the bass sound. If the subwoofer must be installed near a wall, place it at an angle so that it is not parallel to the wall surface. This Refer to the following information when you come up with a status message while operating the Network can help reduce any sympathetic vibrations, but depending on the shape of the room this could result in stand- functions.
Additional information Important information regarding the HDMI connection There are cases where you may not be able to route HDMI signals through this receiver (this depends on the HDMI-equipped component you are connecting-check with the manufacturer for HDMI compatibility information).
Additional information Decoding Glossary A technology for converting digital signals that have been compressed upon recording by a digital signal process- ing circuit, etc., into the original signals. The term “decoding” (or “matrix decoding”) is also used for the technol- ogy which converts 2-channel sound sources into multiple channels or expands 5.1-channel signals into 6.1 or Audio formats/Decoding 7.1 channels.
TVs. Synchronized operations below with a Control with HDMI-compatible Pioneer TV or Blu-ray Disc player are pos- With this software, you can play back files stored on the PC through various devices wherever you like in your sible when the component is connected to the receiver using an HDMI cable.
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Additional information Bluetooth function Bluetooth wireless technology A short-range wireless communications standard for digital devices. Information is exchanged between devices several meters to several tens of meters apart using radio waves. It uses radio waves on the 2.4 GHz band which ...
Additional information Slideshow Features index Playing back photo files stored on a USB memory device page Bluetooth ADAPTER Operation Mode Bluetooth ADAPTER for Wireless Enjoyment of Music page Operation Mode Setup page ARC (Audio Return Channel) AVNavigator HDMI Setup page About using AVNavigator (included CD-ROM) page...
Additional information Miscellaneous Specifications Power requirements ..........................AC 120 V, 60 Hz Power consumption ..............................550 W Amplifier section In standby ......................0.2 W (HDMI Setup – Control : OFF) Continuous average power output of 90 watts* per channel, min., at 8 ohms, from 20 Hz to 20 000 Hz 0.3 W (HDMI Setup –...