Operation Mode Setup; Changing The Osd Display Language (Osd Language); Before You Start Changing The Frequency Step; Changing The Frequency Step - Pioneer SC-81 Operating Instructions Manual

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Operation Mode Setup

This receiver is equipped with a great number of functions and settings. The Operation Mode feature is provided
for users who find it difficult to master all these functions and settings.
One of two settings can be selected for the Operation Mode: Expert and Basic.
! 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. If the TV is connected with anything other than an HDMI cable, watch the front
panel display while performing the various operations and making settings.
Important
! Many of the settings and functions cannot be selected when the Operation Mode is changed to Basic.
1 Press MAIN RECEIVER to switch the remote control to the receiver operation mode, and
then press HOME MENU.
A Graphical User Interface (GUI) screen appears on your TV. Use i/j/k/l and ENTER to navigate through the
screens and select menu items. Press RETURN to exit the current menu.
2 Select 'Operation Mode Setup' from the HOME MENU.
3 Select the Operation Mode setting you want.
! Expert (default) – Users can set all the functions by themselves.
! Basic – Only certain basic settings can be operated. The settings that can be operated are shown below. They
can be set as necessary by referring to the operating instructions.
Operable settings/items Descriptions
HOME MENU
Full Auto MCACC Makes high precision sound field settings easily.
Input Name Input names can be changed as desired for easier use.
Input Skip Inputs not being used are skipped (not displayed).
Software Update Updates to the latest version of the software.
Network Information Checks the receiver's IP address.
Audio Parameters
MCACC
Selects your favorite MCACC preset memory.
(MCACC preset)
DELAY
Adjusts the delay time of the overall sound.
(Sound Delay)
S.RTRV
Plays compressed sound with high sound quality.
(Auto Sound Retriever)
DUAL
Dual monaural audio setting.
(Dual Mono)
INPUT ATT
Decreases the input signal level to reduce distortion.
(Input attenuate)
Automatically complements virtual surround speakers (surround
V.SPs
(Virtual Speakers) back, front height and front wide) to create a sound field.
V.SB
Creates a virtual surround back channel sound for playback.
(Virtual Surround Back)
V.HEIGHT
Creates a virtual height channel sound for playback.
(Virtual Height)
V.WIDE
Creates a virtual wide channel sound for playback.
(Virtual Wide)
Operable settings/items
V.DEPTH
(Virtual Depth)
Other functions
ALL (INPUT SELECTOR)
VOLUME +/–, MUTE
LISTENING MODE
PQLS
PHASE (Phase Control)
SOUND RETRIEVER AIR
iPod iPhone DIRECT CONTROL
4 When you're finished, press RETURN.
You will return to the HOME MENU.

Changing the OSD display language (OSD Language)

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.
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! 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. If the TV is connected with anything other than an HDMI cable, watch the front
panel display while performing the various operations and making settings.
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44 1 Press u STANDBY/ON to switch on the receiver and your TV.
44 Make sure that the TV's video input is set to this receiver (for example, if you connected this receiver to the VIDEO
jacks on your TV, make sure that the VIDEO input is now selected).
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2 Press MAIN RECEIVER to switch the remote control to the receiver operation mode, and
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then press HOME MENU.
A Graphical User Interface (GUI) screen appears on your TV. Use i/j/k/l and ENTER to navigate through the
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screens and select menu items. Press RETURN to exit the current menu.
3 Select 'System Setup' from the Home Menu.
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4 Select 'OSD Language' from the System Setup menu.
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5 Select the desired language.
6 Select 'OK' to change the language.
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The setting is completed and the System Setup menu reappears automatically.
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Changing the frequency step

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SC-82 only
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If you find that you can't tune into stations successfully, the frequency step may not be suitable for your country/
region. Here's how to switch the setting:
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1 Switch the receiver into standby.
2 While holding down ENTER on the front panel, press u STANDBY/ON.
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The display shows RESET c NO d.
3 Use TUNE i/j to select FREQ STEP c 9k d, and then use PRESET k/l to select 9k or 10k.
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Descriptions
Plays with a sound field suited for 3D images.
Switches the input.
Use to set the listening volume.
Selects your favorite listening modes.
Plays using the PQLS function.
Plays with phase shifting in the low range corrected.
Switches the input to ADAPTER PORT and plays compressed sound
with high sound quality.
Switches the input to iPod/USB and sets the mode allowing operation
from the iPod.
Basic Setup
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