Pioneer SC-89/CUXJ Reference Manual

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Advanced Multi-Channel Stereophonic Philosophy

[minamoto]

• Digital Class D

Amplifier (Direct Energy HD)

• Audio Scaler

- Hi-bit32 Audio Processing

- Up-Sampling (192 kHz/32-bit)

- Digital Filter

• Low Leakage Flux Power Transformer

• Hi-bit24 Audio Processing

[waza]

• MCACC Auto Room Tuning

- Phase Control

• Advanced MCACC Auto Room Tuning

- Auto Phase Control Plus

- Speaker Polarity Check

- Standing Wave Control

- Subwoofer EQ

• MCACC Pro Auto Room Tuning

- Independent Dual Subwoofer Output

- Full Band Phase Control

- Precision Distance

[tamashi]

• AIR Studios Sound Tuning

Audio Technologies

• ESS SABRE

Ultra DAC

• Advanced Sound Retriever

• Auto Sound Retriever

• Auto Sound Retriever for ARC

• Sound Retriever Link

• Sound Retriever AIR

• Auto Level Control

• PQLS with HDMI

Video Technologies

• Ultra HD (4K/60p) Upscaling

• Ultra HD (4K/60p) Pass Through

• Stream Smoother

• Stream Smoother Link

• Advanced Video Adjust

• Highly-Precise I/P Conversion

• Triple HD Video Noise Reduction

• Deep Color

• "x.v.Color"

Audio Formats & Licenses

• Dolby Atmos

Upgradable

• Dolby TrueHD

• Dolby TrueHD Loudness Management

• DTS-HD Master Audio

• DTS Neo:X

• DTS Neo:X | 7.1

• Hi-Res Audio File Playback via USB/Network

• Multi-Channel Audio File Playback via USB/Network

• Native DSD Playback via USB-DAC with DoP Transmission

• DSD Music File Playback via USB

• DSD Disc (SACD) Playback via HDMI

• Various Music File Playback via USB/Network/HDMI

• Variable File Play Action

• Gapless Playback

Sophisticated Listening Modes

• Various Speaker Settings

• Wide Surround

• Dolby Pro Logic IIz

• Virtual Speakers

• Virtual Depth

• 9ch Speaker Configurations

• Pre-Amp Mode

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• Advanced Surround Modes

• Front Stage Surround Advance

• Optimum Surround

Connectivity

• USB-DAC

• HDMI

(4K@60, 3D, ARC)

• Made for iPod and iPhone

• Digital Audio from iPod/iPhone via USB

• Android™ Audio/Video Playback with MHL™

• Front USB Input

Network Features

• Apple AirPlay Certified

• DLNA Certified™ (1.5)

• HTC Connect™ Certified

• Compatible with Windows

8.1/Windows

• Internet Radio (vTuner)

• Pandora

Internet Radio

• Spotify

Digital Music-Streaming Service Ready

• Roku Ready

Advanced Control

• Ready for iControlAV5

- AV SCALER

- STATUS VIEWER

- CURSOR

- SOUND EXPLORER

- PUSH PLAYER

- ECO MANAGER

• Bluetooth Ready

• Built-in AVNavigator/AVNavigator for iPad

• Wireless LAN Converter Ready

• Powered HDMI ZONE Out (Powered HDZONE)

• Multi-Zone

• HDBaseT Compatible (HDMI Extension via LAN)

• Control with HDMI

• 2014 Pioneer PC Setup

• Network Setup via Web Control

• Standby Pass-Through without CEC

• HDMI Standby Input Switching

• Auto Power Down

• Power Save for HDMI Standby Through

• Simple Overlay OSD

• GUI

Construction

• Advanced Direct Construction

• 3D Space Frame Construction

• Rigid Trans-Stabilizer

• Independent Power Supply System

• Clean Grounding and High-Grade Parts

* New features in blue

Applicable models displayed in icons:

Images for illustrative purposes only

SC-89

SC-87

SC-85

SC-82

SC-81

For the U.S. and Canada

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Summary of Contents for Pioneer SC-89/CUXJ

Page 1 Video Technologies • HDBaseT Compatible (HDMI Extension via LAN) • Control with HDMI • Ultra HD (4K/60p) Upscaling • 2014 Pioneer PC Setup • Ultra HD (4K/60p) Pass Through • Network Setup via Web Control • Stream Smoother • Standby Pass-Through without CEC •...
Page 2 Within a masterpiece lies a spirit that moves components. masterpiece. people. Advanced Multi-Channel Stereophonic Philosophy Pioneer's 3-step technology for reproducing studio master sound [m in am o t o ] Step 1 Superior Design Technology Advanced Direct Energy Design Highly-efficient...
Page 3 Simultaneous Power Output for Pioneer's Class D Amplifier (9ch) High-Power Simultaneous Multi-Channel Drive Pioneer Class D Digital Amp With class AB amplifiers, driving all channels in full power is only possible for a short time, at around 300 W to 400 W power output.
Page 4: Digital Filter
ELITE AV RECEIVERS REFERENCE GUIDE Audio Scaler Audio Scaler Upscaling Input Output 2ch only Pioneer’s latest Audio Scaler technology consists of Hi-bit32, Auto Up-Sampling, and Digital Filter. The Hi-bit32 Audio Processing Manual Blue 176.4 kHz/192 kHz improves resolution and density, while the Up-Sampling reduces 32-bit 176.4 kHz/192 kHz...
Page 5 CD/DVD, PC files less than 24-bit and works with any disc player. Pioneer specified coil is placed 4 inch from the power transformer, and the inductance voltage in the coil is measured. * Image may differ from actual product...
Page 6 Advanced Multi-Channel Stereophonic Philosophy ELITE AV RECEIVERS REFERENCE GUIDE Advanced MCACC Auto Room Tuning The "Phase Control" Compensates for the Delay of Low-Frequency Sound Source AV Receiver Speakers The Advanced MCACC uses a 3D calibration method with even more precise measurements by including the time axis.
Page 7 Advanced Multi-Channel Stereophonic Philosophy ELITE AV RECEIVERS REFERENCE GUIDE MCACC Pro Auto Room Tuning On top of Advanced MCACC features, MCACC Pro goes a step further by analyzing the phase and group delay characteristics due to network filtering to precisely control phase differences between speakers.
Page 8 ELITE AV RECEIVERS REFERENCE GUIDE [tamashi] soul/spirit/will AIR Studios Sound Tuning Pioneer has a proven track record of applying its audio expertise to the creation of multi-channel sound environments, collaborating with George Martin’s AIR Studios in England on numerous occasions. Our perfect application of the world- famous dubbing studio’s monitoring methods intensifies the...
Page 9 It offers jitter-free With Jitter With Jitter performance for an astounding audio reproduction with rich deep -140 dB Line bass, bringing out the full potentials of Pioneer’s Class D amplifiers. Without Jitter -140 dB Jitter level lower than previous DAC even with jitter.
Page 10 Sound Retriever AIR When streaming music via Bluetooth*, the sound quality often suffers due to the compression process. Pioneer’s Sound Retriever AIR is the world’s first technology for improving the quality of Bluetooth transmitted sound. It restores the music cadence lost through compression, and also reduces the noise generated by Bluetooth transmission resulting in a better S/N ratio.
Page 11 * For illustration purpose only Stream Smoother Link Through HDMI connection, Stream Smoother Link detects the source type playing on a compatible Pioneer Blu-ray Disc player, and automatically switches Stream Smoother on or off accordingly. So there is no need for manual switching depending on the source.
Page 12 Merely having a high-grade video processor does not guarantee a quality picture — a fine-tuned setup makes the difference. Pioneer engineers have performed rigorous testing to achieve an optimum image from almost any content. This highly-precise conversion is effective for HD as well as SD sources.
Page 13: Deep Color
Deep Color 36-bit Deep Color Image 24-bit (8-bit x 3) 36-bit (12-bit x 3) Pioneer AV receivers support 36-bit Deep Color, featuring smooth gradation steps with more accurate precision of 256 steps 4,096 steps brightness and color information, resulting in superbly detailed, natural color.
Page 14: Dts-Hd Master Audio
Speaker Layout of a Dolby Atmos Theater localization and movement. This theater sound experience can be reproduced in your home with Pioneer’s Dolby Atmos upgradable* AV receiver, which not only decodes Dolby Atmos, but also features three new speaker configuration modes using overhead speakers—5.2.4-ch with top forward/top backward (9.2-ch), 7.2.2-ch system with top...
Page 15 * 2.8 MHz only via USB/network for SC-82/SC-81 ** DLNA compatible server or NAS capable of DSD streaming required This logo is used for Pioneer products capable of 96 kHz/24-bit or above WAV/FLAC file playback, and Pioneer amplifiers, speakers, or headphones supporting over 40 kHz high-frequency reproduction, designed to derive maximum performance from Hi-Resolution Audio.
Page 16 Audio Formats & Licenses ELITE AV RECEIVERS REFERENCE GUIDE Native DSD Playback via USB-DAC with DoP Transmission The AV receiver allows direct USB connection with your computer for audio playback, with signal transfer via USB-DAC. The result is high-quality sound reproduction with reduced jitter, reproducing master quality sound with extremely precise audio signals.
Page 17 Audio Formats & Licenses ELITE AV RECEIVERS REFERENCE GUIDE Various Music File Playback via USB/Network/HDMI Various music files can be played back via USB or HDMI (SACD)**. With DLNA and AirPlay features, the AV receivers let you stream audio from compatible devices. Through a DLNA app, you can now stream WMA, MP3, AAC, WAV, FLAC, AIFF, and Apple Lossless audio files stored on your DMS.
Page 18: Dolby Pro Logic Iiz
Or place front height speakers and use Dolby Pro Logic IIz (Fig. 3) for vertical-spreading sound. Wide Surround Mode Pioneer’s Wide Surround Mode creates sound with highly dense motion feeling around the front and sides. Wide Surround Front Wide Speakers + Wide Surround Mode Movie provides motion feeling in front, while Wide Surround Fig.
Page 19 If you want to experience vertically falling sound but can not Fig. 5 place front height speakers, there’s a perfect solution. Pioneer’s Virtual Height mode (Fig. 6) creates a height sound image without front height speakers, letting you enjoy enveloping virtual 7.1-channel sound from 5.1-channel speaker settings.
Page 20 Sophisticated Listening Modes ELITE AV RECEIVERS REFERENCE GUIDE 9ch Speaker Configurations With speaker terminals for 11 channels, various speaker layouts are available to suit your taste or usage patterns. Three new configurations ([A]-[C]) have been added for optimum performance when using Dolby Atmos. [A] 9.2 channel surround system (Top middle/Front [B] 9.2 channel surround system (Top middle/Front [C] 9.2 channel surround system (Top forward/Top...
Page 21: Advanced Surround Modes
When soundtracks are played on a home theater at a much lower volume, the impression may become quite different. Optimum Surround is a Pioneer-exclusive listening mode for solving this problem, developed through repeated interviews with actual film makers. For each scene, this...
Page 22 This eliminates jitter, reproducing AV receiver's master clock used; master quality sound with extremely precise audio signals, even no sync with PC clock for Hi-bit32 Audio Processing. * Driver download from Pioneer website required Connection Speakers HDMI (4K@60, 3D, ARC) ®...
Page 23: Front Usb Input
Connectivity ELITE AV RECEIVERS REFERENCE GUIDE Android Audio/Video Playback with MHL MHL Cable (optional) One of the HDMI terminals is MHL (Mobile High-Definition Link) compatible, letting you connect an Android device. High-definition video can be displayed on your HDTV with multi-channel sound, while also charging your device*.
Page 24: Home Network
Example: TV, stereo/home theater, game console Example: TV, AV receiver, remote speakers HTC Connect™ Certified Pioneer is the first leading partner to provide HTC Connect certified devices. Through wireless transmission, HTC Connect lets you easily stream high-quality audio from compatible devices such as...
Page 25: Pandora ® Internet Radio
You can even add broadcast stations unavailable on the vTuner list. Access the Pioneer internet radio site from your PC/Mac*, and register the desired stations to your favorites list. Then, you can easily tune in to the radio stations from the AV receiver.
Page 26 Pioneer, freely downloadable from the App Store. It is also compatible with Android, and available from Google Play. On a simple and intuitive interface, the application allows you to use your device as a remote for operating the AV receiver’s...
Page 27 Advanced Control ELITE AV RECEIVERS REFERENCE GUIDE SOUND EXPLORER SOUND EXPLORER SOUND EXPLORER lets you easily adjust various sound parameters with intuitive and pleasing operation. It comes in three operation modes. With Fixed Position mode, all icons are neatly positioned in rows. The screen on the playful Drop Icon mode displays continuously falling icons.
Page 28: Advanced Control
Interactive Operation Guide AVNavigator for iPad With Pioneer’s AVNavigator for iPad app, in addition to the above mentioned Wiring Navi and Interactive Operation Guide, you can browse and save MCACC measurement data, as well as download the Instruction Manual on your iPad.
Page 29 * Requires speaker setting HDZONE Multi-Zone (ZONE 2/3) Multi-Zone Connection HDZONE ZONE 2 ZONE 3 With Pioneer’s Multi-Zone, you can play music from different sources in 2/3 zones at the same time. TV only Full HD 4K2K ZONE 2 audio, subwoofer, volume,...
Page 30 Advanced Control ELITE AV RECEIVERS REFERENCE GUIDE 2014 Pioneer PC Setup Application for Custom Installers This Windows application is a dedicated tool for custom DFD (Data Flow Diagram) between PC Setup and the AV receiver installers, and is not intended for end users. It allows you to access and edit AV receiver’s settings through various...
Page 31 Advanced Control ELITE AV RECEIVERS REFERENCE GUIDE Network Setup via Web Control Network Setup via Web Control By entering the AV receiver’s IP address on the web browser, you can access the Web Control function to change the AV receiver’s network settings.
Page 32 Advanced Control ELITE AV RECEIVERS REFERENCE GUIDE Simple Overlay OSD Even when the front FL display is not visible, users can see the AV receiver’s operation status on the TV screen. The audio/ video parameters can be adjusted while you actually listen to the sound or see the image —...
Page 33 Construction ELITE AV RECEIVERS REFERENCE GUIDE Advanced Direct Construction Less is more in circuitry design. Advanced Direct Construction allows the shortest and simplest signal paths — from input to output, circuit block by circuit block — to reduce distortion that can be caused by transmission loss, and to improve sonic clarity.
Page 34 3 Zone (Zone 3 analog audio only) (Zone 3 analog audio only) HDBaseT™ Compatible • Control with HDMI • • • • • 2014 Pioneer PC Setup • • • • • Network Setup via Web Control • • • •...
Page 35 Product Sheet SC-89/CUXJ SC-87/CUXJ SC-85/CUXJ SC-82/CUXJ SC-81/CUXJ...
Page 36: Construction Design
• HDMI ® Audio Return Channel › Gapless Playback for AIFF, Apple Lossless, WAV* , FLAC* , AAC, MP3 › Pioneer MCACC Pro Room Calibration › Pandora Internet Radio* ® Full Band Phase Control › • Spotify Digital Music-Streaming Service Ready* ®...
Page 37: Rear Terminals
Apple performance Phase Control is a trademark placed on a product with Pioneer's Phase Control Technology concept. The standards. Apple is not responsible for the operation of this device or its compliance with safety and regulatory technology enables high-grade sound reproduction environment by improving the phase matching for each standards.
Page 38 (WAV, FLAC) HDMI Audio Return Channel ® › Gapless Playback for AIFF, Apple Lossless, WAV* , FLAC* , AAC, MP3 › Pioneer MCACC Pro Room Calibration › Pandora ® Internet Radio* Full Band Phase Control › • Spotify Digital Music-Streaming Service Ready* ®...
Page 39 “Made for iPod” and “Made for iPhone” mean that an electronic accessory has been designed to connect Phase Control is a trademark placed on a product with Pioneer's Phase Control Technology concept. The specifically to iPod or iPhone respectively, and has been certified by the developer to meet Apple performance technology enables high-grade sound reproduction environment by improving the phase matching for each standards.
Page 40 , FLAC* , AAC, MP3 › HDMI Audio Return Channel ® › Pandora ® Internet Radio* › Pioneer MCACC Pro Room Calibration › Spotify Digital Music-Streaming Service Ready* ® › Full Band Phase Control • Roku Ready ® › •...
Page 41 “Made for iPod” and “Made for iPhone” mean that an electronic accessory has been designed to connect Phase Control is a trademark placed on a product with Pioneer's Phase Control Technology concept. The specifically to iPod or iPhone respectively, and has been certified by the developer to meet Apple performance technology enables high-grade sound reproduction environment by improving the phase matching for each standards.
Page 42 192 kHz/24-Bit Audio playback (AIFF, WAV, FLAC) • HDMI ® Audio Return Channel › • Multi-Channel (5.1ch, 5.0ch) Audio Playback* (WAV, Pioneer Advanced MCACC Room Calibration › FLAC) Phase Control • Gapless Playback for AIFF, Apple Lossless, WAV , FLAC* › Auto Phase Control Plus /Phase Control Plus •...
Page 43 “Made for iPod” and “Made for iPhone” mean that an electronic accessory has been designed to connect Phase Control is a trademark placed on a product with Pioneer's Phase Control Technology concept. The specifically to iPod or iPhone respectively, and has been certified by the developer to meet Apple performance technology enables high-grade sound reproduction environment by improving the phase matching for each standards.
Page 44 192 kHz/24-Bit Audio playback (AIFF, WAV, FLAC) • HDMI ® Audio Return Channel › • Multi-Channel (5.1ch, 5.0ch) Audio Playback* (WAV, Pioneer Advanced MCACC Room Calibration › FLAC) Phase Control • Gapless Playback for AIFF, Apple Lossless, WAV , FLAC* › Auto Phase Control Plus /Phase Control Plus •...
Page 45 “Made for iPod” and “Made for iPhone” mean that an electronic accessory has been designed to connect Phase Control is a trademark placed on a product with Pioneer's Phase Control Technology concept. The specifically to iPod or iPhone respectively, and has been certified by the developer to meet Apple performance technology enables high-grade sound reproduction environment by improving the phase matching for each standards.

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