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  • Page 1 Operating Instructions VSX- -K/-S AV Receiver...
  • Page 2 D3-4-2-1-7b*_A1_En Store small parts out of the reach of children and supported by this unit). infants. If accidentally swallowed, contact a doctor • Pioneer is not responsible for any malfunction of the immediately. compatible Pioneer product due to communication D41-6-4_A1_En error/malfunctions associated with your network connection and/or your connected equipment.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Thank you for buying this Pioneer product. Please read through these operating instruc- 04 Basic Setup How to use the built-in AVNavigator ..........................36 tions so you will know how to operate your model properly. Automatically conducting optimum sound tuning (Full Auto MCACC) ..............37 Contents The Input Setup menu ..............................39...
  • Page 4 10 Controlling the rest of your system 14 Additional information About the Remote Setup menu............................76 Surround sound formats ...............................108 Operating multiple receivers ............................76 SABRE DAC .................................108 Setting the remote to control other components ......................76 About HDMI ..................................108 Selecting preset codes directly ............................76 HTC Connect ...................................108 Programming signals from other remote controls .......................77 About iPod ..................................109...
  • Page 5 Flow of settings on the receiver The Input Setup menu (page 39 (When using connections other than the recommended connections) 10 Basic playback (page 42 Flow for connecting and setting the receiver The unit is a full-fledged AV receiver equipped with an abundance of functions and terminals. It can be used eas- 11 Adjusting the sound and picture quality as desired ily after following the procedure below to make the connections and settings.
  • Page 6 　 　 Before you start 　 Features ............................7 Checking what’s in the box ......................9 Installing the receiver ........................9 Loading the batteries ........................9 　 Operating range of remote control unit ..................10...

  • Page 7: Features

    With the AS-WL300 wireless LAN converter, you can enjoy using a wireless LAN connection for the AV receivers. feature is only available when the connected Pioneer Blu-ray Disc Player supports the PQLS function. The AS-WL300 works with the power supply from the AV receiver's dedicated USB terminal, so no AC adapter is required.

  • Page 8: Before You Start

    Before you start 　 Playback/Processing Installation 　 Multi-channel Music File playback Built-in AVNavigator This receiver enables multi-channel music file playback with a resolution of up to 96 kHz/24 bit. Playback of WAV When accessing the receiver from the browser of your smartphone, tablet, Windows PC or Mac, you can use and FLAC files via the front USB port and network is supported.

  • Page 9: Checking What's In The Box

    Unauthorized transfer, duplication, broadcast, public transmission, translation, sales, lending or other such matters that go beyond the scope of “personal use” or “citation” as defined by Copyright Law may be subject to punitive actions. Permission to use this CD-ROM is granted under license by PIONEER HOME ELECTRONICS WARNING CORPORATION.

  • Page 10: Operating Range Of Remote Control Unit

    Before you start 　 Operating range of remote control unit 　 The remote control may not work properly if: ! There are obstacles between the remote control and the receiver’s remote sensor. ! Direct sunlight or fluorescent light is shining onto the remote sensor. ! The receiver is located near a device that is emitting infrared rays.
  • Page 11 　 　 Controls and displays 　 Remote control ..........................12 Display ............................14 Front panel ............................. 15 　...

  • Page 12: Remote Control

    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 – Operation of other devices and each input (TUNER, etc.) (See pages This section explains how to operate the remote control for the receiver.
  • Page 13 Controls and displays 　 13 Remote control LED Lights when a command is sent from the remote control. 　 14 SUB ZONE CONTROL buttons ! Z2 (ZONE 2) – Holding down this button (for 1.5 seconds) until the remote control LED flashes one time, the mode changes to Zone 2 operation.

  • Page 14: Display

    Controls and displays 　 Listening mode indicators Display ! ALC – Lights when the ALC (Auto level control) mode is selected (page 52 　 ! AUTO SURROUND – Lights when the Auto Surround feature is switched on (page 52 ! STREAM DIRECT – Lights when Direct/Pure Direct is selected (page 53 ! ADV.SURROUND –...

  • Page 15: Front Panel

    Controls and displays 　 10 MCACC SETUP MIC jack Front panel Use to connect the supplied microphone (page 37 　 11 SPEAKERS Use to change the speaker terminal (page 71 12 Listening mode buttons ! AUTO SURR/ALC/STREAM DIRECT – Switches between Auto Surround (page 52 ), Auto Level Control and 　...
  • Page 16 　 　 Connecting your equipment 　 Connecting your equipment ......................17 Rear panel ............................17 Determining the speakers’ application ..................18 Placing the speakers ........................20 　 Connecting the speakers ....................... 20 Installing your speaker system ..................... 21 Selecting the Speaker system ....................... 22 About the audio connection ......................

  • Page 17: Connecting Your Equipment

    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 input functions below are assigned by default to the receiver’s different input terminals. Refer to The Input explains the kinds of components you can connect to make up your home theater system.

  • Page 18: Determining The Speakers' Application

    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.
  • Page 19 Connecting your equipment 　 [D] 5.2 channel surround system & Front Bi-amping connection (High quality [F] 5.2 channel surround system & HDZONE connection (Multi Zone) 　 surround) ! Speaker System setting: HDZONE With these connections you can simultaneously enjoy 5.2-channel surround sound in the main zone with stereo ! Speaker System setting: Front Bi-Amp playback on another component in HDZONE.

  • Page 20: Placing The Speakers

    Connecting your equipment 　 Placing the speakers Connecting the speakers 　 Refer to the chart below for placement of the speakers you intend to connect. Each speaker connection on the receiver comprises a positive (+) and negative (–) terminal. Make sure to match these up with the terminals on the speakers themselves.

  • Page 21: Installing Your Speaker System

    Connecting your equipment 　 Bi-amping your speakers Installing your speaker system 　 Bi-amping is when you connect the high frequency driver and low frequency driver of your speakers to different At the very least, front left and right speakers only are necessary. Note that your main surround speakers should amplifiers for better crossover performance.

  • Page 22: Selecting The Speaker System

    Connecting your equipment 　 Bi-wiring your speakers Bi-Amping setup 　 Your speakers can also be bi-wired if they support bi-amping. Bi-amping connection of the front speakers for high sound quality with 5.1-channel surround sound. ! With these connections, the Speaker System setting makes no difference. Connect bi-amp compatible speakers to the front and surround back speaker terminals.

  • Page 23: About The Video Converter

    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 ®...

  • Page 24: Connecting Your Tv And Playback Components

    Connecting your equipment 　 — When the TV and receiver are connected by HDMI connections, if the TV supports the HDMI ARC (Audio Connecting your TV and playback components Return Channel) function, the sound of the TV can be input to the receiver via the HDMI OUT terminal, so 　...

  • Page 25: Connecting Your Dvd Player With No Hdmi Output

    Connecting your equipment 　 ! With factory default settings, video from the video cable or component cable will not be output from the HDMI Connecting your DVD player with no HDMI output terminal. To output video, you must switch video input to the device connected with the video cable or compo- 　...

  • Page 26: Connecting Your Tv With No Hdmi Input

    Connecting your equipment 　 ! In order to listening to HD audio with this receiver, connect an HDMI cable, and use analog video cable for Connecting your TV with no HDMI input video signal input. 　 This diagram shows connections of a TV (with no HDMI input) and DVD player (or other playback component) to Depending on the player, it may not be possible to output video signals to both HDMI and other video output the receiver.

  • Page 27: Connecting A Satellite/Cable Receiver Or Other Set-Top Box

    Connecting your equipment 　 ! If your set-top box is equipped with an HDMI output terminal, we recommend connecting it to the receiver’s Connecting a satellite/cable receiver or other set-top box HDMI SAT/CBL IN terminal. When doing so, also connect the receiver and TV by HDMI (see Connecting using 　...

  • Page 28: Connecting Other Audio Components

    Connecting your equipment 　 Connecting other audio components Connecting additional amplifiers 　 This receiver has both digital and analog inputs, allowing you to connect audio components for playback. This receiver has more than enough power for any home use, but it’s possible to add additional amplifiers to front When you set up the receiver you’ll need to tell the receiver which input you connected the component to (see and subwoofer channels of your system using the pre-outs.

  • Page 29: Connecting Am/Fm Antennas

    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 29...

  • Page 30: Multi-Zone Setup

    Connecting your equipment 　 Basic MULTI-ZONE setup (ZONE 2) MULTI-ZONE setup 　 Connect a separate amplifier to the AUDIO ZONE 2 OUT jacks on this receiver. This receiver can power up to three independent systems in separate rooms after you have made the proper You should have a pair of speakers attached to the sub zone amplifier as shown in the following illustration.
  • Page 31 Connecting your equipment 　 MULTI-ZONE setup using HDMI terminal (HDZONE) Multi-zone connection using the HDMI terminal and speaker terminals (HDZONE) 　 Important Important ! The settings must be changed at ZONE Setup in order to use the HDZONE function ! The settings must be changed at ZONE Setup in order to use the HDZONE function (page 94 (page 94 ! To use the HDZONE functions, set Control or Control Mode in HDMI Setup to OFF.

  • Page 32: Connecting To The Network Through Lan Interface

    Connecting your equipment 　 Connecting to the network through LAN interface Connecting an iPod 　 By connecting this receiver to the network via the LAN terminal, you can listen to Internet radio stations. To listen This receiver has a dedicated iPod terminal that will allow you to control playback of audio content from your iPod to Internet radio stations, you must sign a contract with an ISP (Internet Service Provider) beforehand.

  • Page 33: Connecting An Mhl-Compatible Device

    Connecting your equipment 　 Connecting an MHL-compatible device Connecting to a wireless LAN 　 An MHL-compatible mobile device can be connected to enjoy 3D/Full-HD videos, high quality multi-channel Wireless connection to the network is possible through a wireless LAN connection. Use the separately sold audio, and photos etc., with charge the battery on the receiver.

  • Page 34: Connecting An Ir Receiver

    A damaged power cord can cause a fire or give you an electric shock. Check the power cord once sensor on the front panel. in a while. If you find it damaged, ask your nearest Pioneer authorized independent service company for a 　...
  • Page 35 　 　 Basic Setup 　 How to use the built-in AVNavigator ..................36 Automatically conducting optimum sound tuning (Full Auto MCACC) ........37 The Input Setup menu ........................39 Operation Mode Setup ......................... 40 　 Changing the OSD display language (OSD Language)............... 40 About the Home Menu .........................

  • Page 36: How To Use The Built-In Avnavigator

    Basic Setup 　 ! On a Mac, launch Safari and click <VSX-924> displayed in ‘Bonjour’ on the Bookmarks bar. How to use the built-in AVNavigator 　 The built-in AVNavigator is equipped with Wiring Navi, which allows you to perform connection of this receiver and initial settings in interactive mode.

  • Page 37: Automatically Conducting Optimum Sound Tuning (Full Auto Mcacc)

    Basic Setup 　 ! When using an Android device, from Google Play Store, download iControlAV5, which is a free application. Press u STANDBY/ON to switch on the receiver and your TV. After launching iControlAV5, follow the instructions on the screen. After that, on the Home screen, tap the Make sure that the TV’s video input is set to this receiver.

  • Page 38: Basic Setup

    Basic Setup 　 Follow the instructions on-screen. The Full Auto MCACC Setup procedure is completed and the Home Menu menu reappears Make sure the microphone is connected, and if you’re using a subwoofer, make sure it is switched on and set to a automatically.

  • Page 39: The Input Setup Menu

    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...

  • Page 40: Operation Mode Setup

    Basic Setup 　 Operable settings/items Descriptions Page Operation Mode Setup 　 Other functions This receiver is equipped with a great number of functions and settings. The Operation Mode feature is provided ALL (INPUT SELECTOR) Switches the input. for users who find it difficult to master all these functions and settings. VOLUME +/–, MUTE Use to set the listening volume.

  • Page 41: Before You Start About The Home Menu

    Basic Setup 　 About the Home Menu 　 This receiver’s Home Menu (HOME MENU) can be used to make various settings and to check and adjust items that have been set. ! The OSD display is only displayed when the receiver’s HDMI OUT 1 terminal and the TV’s HDMI input are connected with an HDMI cable.

  • Page 42: Basic Playback

    　 　 Basic playback 　 Playing a source ..........................43 Playing an iPod ..........................44 Playing a USB device ........................45 Playing an MHL-compatible device ....................46 　 Listening to the radio ........................47 Music playback using Bluetooth wireless technology ............... 48...

  • Page 43: Basic Playback Playing A Source

    Basic playback 　 Playing a source Note 　 Here are the basic instructions for playing a source (such as a DVD disc) with your home theater system. Depending on the input to be played, the playback operation can in some cases be performed using the on- screen display.

  • Page 44: Playing An Ipod

    ! Use k/l to move to previous/next levels. ! Installing software versions other than indicated on the website of Pioneer to your iPod/iPhone may result in Continue browsing until you arrive at what you want to play, then press d to start incompatibility with this receiver.

  • Page 45: Playing A Usb Device

    (MP3 players) of format FAT16/32. ! Pioneer cannot guarantee compatibility (operation and/or bus power) with all USB mass storage devices and assumes no responsibility for any loss of data that may occur when connected to this receiver.

  • Page 46: Playing An Mhl-Compatible Device

    Pro, Lossless, Voice. .mp3 MPEG-1 Audio Layer-3 Channel 2 ch e Uncompressed FLAC files are not supported. Pioneer does not guarantee playback. <a> f DSD files cannot be played in the sub zone. Bitrate 8 kbps to 320 kbps...

  • Page 47: Controls And Displays Listening To The Radio

    Basic playback 　 Listening to station presets Listening to the radio 　 The following steps show you how to tune in to FM and AM radio broadcasts using the automatic (search) and Press TUNER to select the tuner. manual (step) tuning functions. If you already know the frequency of the station you want, see Tuning directly to a Press CLASS to select the class in which the station is stored.

  • Page 48: Music Playback Using Bluetooth Wireless Technology

    ! Program Service Name (PS) – The name of the radio station. ! Pioneer does not guarantee proper connection and operation of this unit with all wireless technology enabled ! Program Type (PTY) – This indicates the kind of program currently being broadcast.
  • Page 49 Basic playback 　 Pairing with the unit (Initial registration) Listen to music on the unit from a Bluetooth capable device 　 In order for the unit to playback music stored on a Bluetooth capable device, pairing must first be performed. Press BT ADPT.

  • Page 50: Radio Wave Caution

    Basic playback 　 Radio wave reflections Radio wave caution 　 The radio waves received by this unit include the radio wave coming directly from the device equipped with This unit uses a 2.4 GHz radio wave frequency, which is a band used by other wireless systems (see list below). Bluetooth wireless technology (direct wave) and waves coming from various directions due to reflections by walls, To prevent noise or interrupted communication, do not use this unit nearby such devices, or make sure these furniture and building (reflected waves).

  • Page 51: Listening To Your System

    　 　 Listening to your system 　 Enjoying various types of playback using the listening modes ..........52 Selecting MCACC presets ......................54 Choosing the input signal ......................54 Better sound using Phase Control ....................54 　...

  • Page 52: Enjoying Various Types Of Playback Using The Listening Modes

    Listening to your system 　 With two channel sources, you can select from: Enjoying various types of playback using the listening modes Pro Logic IIx MOVIE – Up to 7.1 channel sound (surround back), especially suited to movie sources 　 Pro Logic IIx MUSIC –...

  • Page 53: Listening To Your System

    Listening to your system 　 Using the Advanced surround effects Using Stream Direct 　 The Advanced surround effects can be used for a variety of additional surround sound effects. Most Advanced Use the Stream Direct modes when you want to hear the truest possible reproduction of a source. All unneces- Surround modes are designed to be used with film soundtracks, but some modes are also suited for music sary signal processing is bypassed, and you’re left with the pure analog or digital sound source.

  • Page 54: Connecting Your Equipment Selecting Mcacc Presets

    Listening to your system 　 Selecting MCACC presets Better sound using Phase Control 　 ! Default setting: MEMORY 1 This receiver’s Phase Control feature uses phase correction measures to make sure your sound source arrives at If you have calibrated your system for different listening positions, you can switch between settings to suit the the listening position in phase, preventing unwanted distortion and/or coloring of the sound.
  • Page 55 　 　 Playback with NETWORK features 　 Introduction ........................... 56 Playback with Network functions ....................57 About network playback ......................60 About playable file formats ......................61 　...

  • Page 56: Playback With Network Features Introduction

    About the Spotify audio stream playback function page 59 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 Notes website.

  • Page 57: Playback With Network Functions

    HTC Connect Certified Smartphones ! Internet radio stations – See Listening to Internet radio stations page 57 The HTC Connect-compatible smartphones, Please check Pioneer website for up to date information about com- ! Pandora – See Listening to Pandora Internet Radio page 58 patible devices and audio format support.
  • Page 58 Use i/j to select ‘Help’, then press ENTER. Use i/j to select ‘Get access code’, then press ENTER. The access code required for registration on the special Pioneer Internet radio site is displayed. Make a memo of this address. The following can be checked on the Help screen: ! Get access code –...
  • Page 59 Playback with NETWORK features 　 In order to use the Spotify audio stream playback function from the Spotify About the Spotify audio stream playback function application 　 Spotify is a music streaming distribution service managed and operated by Spotify Ltd. and distributing music To use the Spotify audio stream playback function, select this unit on the Spotify application.

  • Page 60: About Network Playback

    Windows Media Player and Pioneer disclaims any liability in connection with such occurrences. Pioneer does not represent or warrant that content services will continue to be provided or available for a particu- Windows Media Player 11/Windows Media Player 12 page 115 for more on this.

  • Page 61: About Playable File Formats

    <a> cally, Pro, Lossless, Voice. Bitrate 8 kbps to 320 kbps e Uncompressed FLAC files are not supported. Pioneer does not guarantee playback. VBR/CBR Supported/Supported f DSD files cannot be played in the sub zone. 32 kHz, 44.1 kHz, 48 kHz, Sampling frequency 88.2 kHz, 96 kHz, 176.4 kHz,...
  • Page 62 　 　 Control with HDMI function 　 About the Control with HDMI function ..................63 Making Control with HDMI connections ..................63 HDMI Setup ............................ 63 Before using synchronization ....................... 64 　 About synchronized operations ....................64 Setting the PQLS function ......................64 About Sound Retriever Link and Stream Smoother Link ............

  • Page 63: About The Control With Hdmi Function

    　 Select ‘HDMI Setup’, then press ENTER. Synchronized operations below with a Control with HDMI-compatible Pioneer TV or Blu-ray Disc player are pos- Select the ‘Control’ setting you want. sible when the component is connected to the receiver using an HDMI cable.

  • Page 64: Before Using Synchronization

    ! Also see the player’s operating instructions. than one connected by HDMI. The operations below can also be used on Pioneer Control with HDMI-compatible TVs. ! When the receiver’s volume is adjusted or the sound is muted, the volume status is displayed on the TV’s Sound Retriever Link screen.

  • Page 65: Cautions On The Control With Hdmi Function

    Control with HDMI function 　 Stream Smoother Link 　 Using the Control with HDMI function, the receiver automatically detects whether a compressed video file is being played on the player, and if so automatically activates the Stream Smoother function. To activate the Stream Smoother Link function, make the setting below. Set the HDMI Setup’s Control to ON, and set the Control Mode setting to ON.
  • Page 66 　 　 Using other functions 　 Setting the Audio options ......................67 Setting the Video options ......................69 Switching the output (OUTPUT PARAMETER) ................71 Changing the channel level while listening ................71 　 Using the MULTI-ZONE controls ....................72 Network settings from a web browser ..................

  • Page 67: Setting The Audio Options

    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.
  • Page 68 Using other functions 　 Setting What it does Option(s) Setting What it does Option(s) 　 Some audio sources include ultra-low bass tones. Set the LFE attenu- When you’re not using front wide speakers, selecting this mode ator as necessary to prevent the ultra-low bass tones from distorting c OFF/ –20dB/ –15dB/ V.WIDE allows you to hear a virtual front wide channel through your front...

  • Page 69: Setting The Video Options

    Using other functions 　 Setting What it does Option(s) Setting the Video options 　 This improves elements that reduce picture quality mainly noticeable There are a number of additional picture settings you can make using the VIDEO PARAMETER menu. The in network contents, such as mosquito noise and block noise.
  • Page 70 Using other functions 　 Setting What it does Option(s) Setting What it does Option(s) 　 Adjusts how sharp edges appear. Adjusts saturation from dull to bright. DETAIL c 0 to +8 d <d, e> Default: 0 CHROMA c –6 to +6 d 　...

  • Page 71: Switching The Output (Output Parameter)

    Using other functions 　 Switching the HDMI output Switching the output (OUTPUT PARAMETER) 　 Set which terminal to use when outputting video and audio signals from the HDMI output terminals. You can press OUT P. to switch the output of speaker terminals or HDMI terminals to be played. The HDMI OUT 1 terminal is compatible with the Control with HDMI function.

  • Page 72: Using The Multi-Zone Controls

    Using other functions 　 ZONE 2 remote controls Using the MULTI-ZONE controls 　 Before operation, hold down Z2 on the remote control (for 1.5 seconds) until the remote control LED flashes one The following steps use the front panel controls to adjust the sub zone volume and select sources. See ZONE 2 time.

  • Page 73: Network Settings From A Web Browser

    Using other functions 　 Network settings from a web browser Checking your system settings 　 Network settings and Pandora account settings can be made using the browser on a computer connected to the Use the status display screen to check your current settings for features such as surround back channel process- same LAN as the receiver.

  • Page 74: Resetting The System

    Using other functions 　 Setting Default Resetting the system 　 Phase Control Use this procedure to reset all the receiver’s settings to the factory default. Use the front panel controls to do this. iPod/USB, INTERNET RADIO, PANDORA Set MULTI-ZONE to MULTI ZONE OFF. (Australian model only), MEDIA SERVER, ! Disconnect the iPod and USB memory device from the receiver beforehand.

  • Page 75: Controlling The Rest Of Your System

    　 　 Controlling the rest of your system 　 About the Remote Setup menu ....................76 Operating multiple receivers ......................76 Setting the remote to control other components............... 76 Selecting preset codes directly ..................... 76 　 Programming signals from other remote controls ..............77 Erasing one of the remote control button settings ..............

  • Page 76: About The Remote Setup Menu

    　 individual commands from another remote control (see Programming signals from other remote controls If you have multiple Pioneer receivers, amplifiers, etc., this setting can be used to prevent other units from Change RC page 77 operating simultaneously when the remote control unit is operated. See...

  • Page 77: Programming Signals From Other Remote Controls

    This can also be used to program additional operations (buttons not covered in the presets) after assigning a preset code. The remote can store about 120 preset codes from other components (this has been tested with codes of Pioneer format only).

  • Page 78: Erasing All Learnt Settings That Are In One Input Function

    The All Zone Standby can be used to turn all zones to OFF when the receiver’s power is switched to standby. HDMI 2144 Also, when using separate Pioneer amplifiers/receivers for the sub zones, they can also be set to standby 0305 simultaneously.

  • Page 79: Controlling Components

    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 76 for more on this).
  • Page 80 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 >10/CLEAR...

  • Page 81: The Advanced Mcacc Menu

    　 　 The Advanced MCACC menu 　 Making receiver settings from the Advanced MCACC menu ............ 82 Automatic MCACC (Expert)......................82 Manual MCACC setup ........................84 Checking MCACC Data ........................86 　 Data Management ......................... 87...

  • Page 82: Making Receiver Settings From The Advanced Mcacc Menu

    ! Auto MCACC – The default is ALL (recommended), but you can limit the system calibration to only one set- The Advanced MCACC (Multi Channel ACoustic Calibration) system was developed in Pioneer’s laboratories with ting (to save time) if you want.
  • Page 83 The Advanced MCACC menu 　 Connect the microphone to the MCACC SETUP MIC jack on the front panel. Make sure ‘OK’ is selected, then press ENTER. Make sure there are no obstacles between the speakers and the microphone. A progress report is displayed on-screen while the receiver outputs more test tones to determine the optimum 　...

  • Page 84: Manual Mcacc Setup

    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 　...

  • Page 85: Standing Wave

    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.

  • Page 86: Checking Mcacc Data

    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 37...

  • Page 87: Data Management

    The Advanced MCACC menu 　 Select the setting you want to adjust. Speaker Distance ! Memory Rename – Name your MCACC presets for easy identification (see Renaming MCACC presets 　 Use this to display the distance from the different channels to the listening position. See Speaker Distance page 87 page 90...

  • Page 88: The System Setup And Other Setup Menus

    　 　 The System Setup and Other Setup menus 　 Making receiver settings from the System Setup menu ............89 Manual speaker setup ........................89 Network Setup menu ........................91 Checking the Network Information ..................... 92 　 MHL Setup ............................92 The Other Setup menu ........................

  • Page 89: Making Receiver Settings From The System Setup Menu

    91 ! HDZONE – Select to use the surround back speaker terminals for an independent system in HDZONE (see ! HDMI Setup – Synchronizes this receiver with your Pioneer component supporting Control with HDMI (page Using the MULTI-ZONE controls...

  • Page 90: Channel Level

    The System Setup and Other Setup menus 　 ! Front – Select LARGE if your front speakers reproduce bass frequencies effectively, or if you didn’t connect a Channel Level subwoofer. Select SMALL to send the bass frequencies to the subwoofer. 　...

  • Page 91: Network Setup Menu

    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’...

  • Page 92: Checking The Network Information

    The System Setup and Other Setup menus 　 Parental Lock Notes 　 Set restrictions for using Internet services. Also set the password accompanying the usage restrictions. ! This is only valid for MHL-compatible devices supporting this function. ! Upon shipment from the factory, the password is set to “0000”. ! When the power is on, the MHL-compatible device is charged.

  • Page 93: Volume Setup

    ! If an update file is provided on the Pioneer website, download it onto your computer. When downloading an Volume Setup update file from the Pioneer website onto your computer, the file will be in ZIP format. Unzip the ZIP file before 　...
  • Page 94 The System Setup and Other Setup menus 　 ZONE Setup On Screen Display Setup 　 Switches the sub-zone setting. When the receiver is operated, its status (the input name, listening mode, etc.) is displayed superimposed over the video output on the display. This status display can be turned off by switching this setting to OFF. The setting Select ‘ZONE Setup’...

  • Page 95: Making Network Settings Using Safari

    The System Setup and Other Setup menus 　 Making network settings using Safari Using Safari to set a friendly name 　 Launch Safari on your computer. Launch Safari on your computer. Press Bookmark icon. Click Bonjour list (a), and then select this receiver’s name Press Bookmark icon.

  • Page 96: Using Safari To Update The Firmware

    The System Setup and Other Setup menus 　 The firmware upload status screen is displayed. Using Safari to update the firmware “The upload process finished successfully.” will be shown when the update is completed. 　 Once updating is completed, the receiver’s power automatically turns off. Launch Safari on your computer.
  • Page 97 　 　 　 Troubleshooting ..........................98 Power ..............................98 No sound ............................98 Other audio problems ........................99 　 BT AUDIO terminal ........................100 Video .............................100 Settings ............................101 Professional Calibration EQ graphical output ................101 Display ............................101 Remote control ..........................102 HDMI .............................102 MHL ...............................103 Built-in AVNavigator ........................

  • Page 98: Faq Troubleshooting

    If the trouble cannot be rectified even after exercis- request repair. ing the checks listed below, ask your nearest Pioneer authorized independent service company to carry out repair AMP OVERHEAT blinks in the dis- Allow the unit to cool down in a well-ventilated place before switching back on (see work.

  • Page 99: Other Audio Problems

    +12dB maximum. 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.

  • Page 100: Bt Audio Terminal

    　 Symptom Remedy Video 　 The volume level drops automati- The temperature within the unit has exceeded the allowable value. Try moving the unit for cally. better ventilation (see Installing the receiver page 9 Symptom Remedy Volume seems different when input Set the Channel Level setting to ALL, then adjust the volume of the respective input No image is output when an input is Check the video connections of the source component.

  • Page 101: Settings

    Check that the player is connected using a digital connection. Certain listening modes or When Operation Mode is set to Basic, the Pioneer-recommended settings are made and sources, the receiver’s format indica- Make sure that the receiver is set to AUTO or DIGITAL (see...

  • Page 102: Remote Control

    　 Symptom Remedy HDMI 　 When playing a disc with the listen- Make sure that the receiver is set to AUTO or DIGITAL (see Choosing the input signal ing mode set to Auto Surround or page 54 Symptom Remedy ALC, Pro Logic II or DTS Neo:X If a two channel soundtrack is currently playing (including Dolby Surround encoded), The HDMI indicator blinks continu-...

  • Page 103: Mhl

    　 Symptom Remedy 　 HDCP ERROR shows in the display. Check whether or not the connected component is compatible with HDCP. If it is not compatible with HDCP, reconnect the source device using a different type of connection Symptom Remedy (component or composite).

  • Page 104: Usb Interface

    　 USB interface iPod 　 Symptom Cause Remedy Symptom Cause Remedy The folders/files stored on a The folders/files are currently stored Store the folders/files in the FAT region. iPod is not recognized. This receiver recognizes the iPod as Switch off and on again this receiver. USB memory device are not in a region other than the FAT (File a fraud.
  • Page 105 　 Symptom Cause Remedy Symptom Cause Remedy 　 The audio files stored on Windows Media Player 11 or Install Windows Media Player 11 or Windows Media Player Audio playback is undesir- The audio file currently being played Check whether the audio file was recorded in a format sup- components on the net- Windows Media Player 12 is not cur- 12 on your PC...

  • Page 106: Wireless Lan

    A volume upper limit is provided so To further increase the volume, use the remote control. with the receiver or the USB cable. Unplug the receiver from the wall and call a Pioneer authorized inde- 　 increase when the volume...
  • Page 107 　 　 Additional information 　 Surround sound formats ......................108 SABRE DAC ..........................108 About HDMI ..........................108 HTC Connect ..........................108 　 About iPod ...........................109 Windows 8 ...........................109 MHL ...............................109 About aptX ...........................109 About Bluetooth wireless technology ..................109 Software license notice .......................110 Auto Surround, ALC and Stream Direct with different input signal formats ......

  • Page 108: Surround Sound Formats

    Additional information 　 Surround sound formats SABRE DAC 　 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. SABRE DAC and the logo are trademarks of ESS Technology, Inc.

  • Page 109: About Ipod

    Bluetooth SIG, Inc. and any use of Windows 8 such marks by PIONEER CORPORATION is under license. Other trademarks and trade names are those of their respective owners. This product is Windows 8.1 Compatible and Windows 8 Compatible.

  • Page 110: Software License Notice

    Additional information 　 Software license notice Auto Surround, ALC and Stream Direct with different input signal 　 formats About Apple Lossless Audio Codec The following charts show what you will hear with different input signal formats, depending on the Stream Direct mode (see Using Stream Direct page 53...

  • Page 111: Speaker Setting Guide

    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...

  • Page 112: The Advanced Mcacc Menu About Messages Displayed When Using Network Functions

    Additional information 　 About messages displayed when using network functions Important information regarding the HDMI connection 　 Refer to the following information when you come up with a status message while operating the Network There are cases where you may not be able to route HDMI signals through this receiver (this depends on functions.

  • Page 113: Declaration Of Conformity With Regard To The R&Tte Directive 1999/5/Ec

    Slovenščina: Declaration of Conformity with regard to the R&TTE Directive 　 Pioneer declara que este [*] está Pioneer izjavlja, da je ta [*] v skladu z 1999/5/EC conforme com os requisitos essenciais bistvenimi zahtevami in ostalimi e outras disposições da Directiva relevantnimi določili direktive...

  • Page 114: Glossary

    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.
  • Page 115 Control with HDMI function For more information check the official Microsoft website. Synchronized operations below with a Control with HDMI-compatible Pioneer TV or Blu-ray Disc player are pos- sible when the component is connected to the receiver using an HDMI cable.

  • Page 116: Features Index

    Additional information 　 vTuner Features index Listening to Internet radio stations page 57 　 DLNA Operation Mode About network playback page 60 Operation Mode Setup page 40 AirPlay AVNavigator Using AirPlay on iPod touch, iPhone, iPad, and iTunes page 56 How to use the built-in AVNavigator page 36 　...

  • Page 117: Specifications

    Additional information 　 Network Section Specifications LAN terminal ..........................10 BASE-T/100 BASE-TX 　 Miscellaneous Audio Section Power requirements ......................AC 220 V to 230 V, 50 Hz/60 Hz Rated power output (1 kHz, 6 W, 1 %) Power consumption ..............................550 W Front, Center, Surround, Surround back ..................150 W per channel In standby ................................0.1 W Rated power output (20 Hz to 20 kHz, 8 W, 0.09 %)

  • Page 118: The System Setup And Other Setup Menus Preset Code List

    ITS 0143, 0149, 0151, 0155, 0152 Ferguson 0148, 0152, 0153, 0155, 0162 0228 Magnafon 0132, 0141, 0144, Pioneer 0113, 0233, 0252, Arcam 0228, 0229 Brandt 0148, 0153, 0157, Crown 0125, 0132, 0142, 0157 Halifax 0140, 0141, 0228, ITT 0142, 0146...
  • Page 119 Profex 0142, 0154 SEG 0140, 0141, 0144, 0147, Tandy 0139, 0141, 0143, 0228 Profi-Tronic 0149, 0155 0152, 0154, 0155, 0190, 0228, 0146, 0229 Pioneer 2014 Denver 2164, 2184, 2186, LG 2111, 2115, 2135, 2138, Powerpoint 2189 Nokia 0146 Proline 0149, 0155 0229...
  • Page 120 Teletech 1050, 1051 　 Lenco 1036 Orson 1033 1051 Tenosal 1040, 1050 Pioneer 2034, 2192, 2255, JVC 2290, 2291, 2293, 2294, Onkyo 2289 Sony 2283, 2284, 2285, 2292 Leyco 1040, 1050 Osaki 1033, 1038, 1040, 1050 SEG 1040, 1050, 1051...
  • Page 121 Satcom 6255 Satellite Set Top Box ILLUSION sat 6247 MediaSat 6220, 6219, 6236, Palladium 6261, 6236 Satec 6180 　 Pioneer 6220, 6219, 6204 Blaupunkt 6177 Deltasat 6192 Ferguson 6176, 6264, 6268, Imperial 6222, 6216, 6223, 6278, 6277 Palsat 6236 Satelco 6252...
  • Page 122 Xoro 6191 X-Box 2313 Gecco 6199 Nokia 6206 SKY 6210, 6212, 6211 Xtreme 6251 Globo 6199 Opentel 6199 SKY Italia 6212 Zehnder 6192, 6199, 6249 AV Receiver Pioneer 5096 (ID 1), 5097 (ID 2), 5098 (ID 3), 5099 (ID 4),...
  • Page 123 253 Alexandra Road, #04-01, Singapore 159936 TEL: 65-6472-7555 PIONEER ELECTRONICS AUSTRALIA PTY. LTD. 5 Arco Lane, Heatherton, Victoria, 3202, Australia, TEL: (03) 9586-6300 PIONEER ELECTRONICS DE MEXICO S.A. DE C.V. Blvd.Manuel Avila Camacho 138 10 piso Col.Lomas de Chapultepec, Mexico, D.F. 11000 TEL: 55-9178-4270 K002_B3_En ©...

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