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Pioneer SC-1525-K Operating Instructions Manual

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  • Page 1 Operating Instructions audio/video multi-channel receiver...

  • Page 2: Operating Environment

    IMPORTANT The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within an equilateral triangle, is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated “dangerous voltage” within the product’s enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons.
  • Page 3 (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. Product Name: AUDIO/VIDEO MULTI-CHANNEL RECEIVER Model Number: SC-1525-K Responsible Party Name: PIONEER ELECTRONICS (USA) INC. SERVICE SUPPORT DIVISION Address: 1925 E. DOMINGUEZ ST. LONG BEACH, CA 90810-1003, U.S.A. Phone: 1-800-421-1404 URL: http://www.pioneerelectronics.com...
  • Page 4 This product is for general household purposes. Any failure due to use for other than household purposes (such as long-term use for business purposes in a restaurant or use in a car or ship) and which requires repair will be charged for even during the warranty period.

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Thank you for buying this Pioneer product. Please read through these operating instructions so you will know how to operate your model properly. After you have finished reading the instructions, put them away in a safe place for future reference.
  • Page 6 Bluetooth ADAPTER for Wireless Enjoyment of Music ........51 Wireless music play .
  • Page 7 11 The System Setup and Other Setup menus Making receiver settings from the System Setup menu ........84 Manual speaker setup .
  • Page 8 Flow of settings on the receiver The unit is a full-fledged AV receiver equipped with an abundance of functions and terminals. It can be used easily after following the procedure below to make the connections and settings. The colors of the steps indicate the following: Required setting item Setting to be made as necessary Before you start...

  • Page 9: Before You Start

    Chapter 1: Before you start Our philosophy Pioneer is dedicated to making your home theater listening experience as close as possible to the vision of the moviemakers and mastering engineer when they created the original soundtrack. We do this by focusing...

  • Page 10: Checking What's In The Box

    Before you start Checking what’s in the box Please check that you’ve received the following supplied accessories: • Setup microphone (cable: 5 m (16.4 ft.)) • Remote control unit • AAA size IEC R03 dry cell batteries (to confirm system operation) x2 •...

  • Page 11: Controls And Displays

    Controls and displays Chapter 2: Controls and displays Remote control This section explains how to operate the remote control for the receiver. RECEIVER MULTI SOURCE OPERATION R.SETUP DVR/BDR HDMI NET RADIO ADAPTER iPod USB TUNER SIRIUS RECEIVER INPUT SELECT TV CTRL MASTER INPUT VOLUME...

  • Page 12: Display

    Controls and displays STANDARD – Press for Standard decoding and to switch various modes (2 Pro Logic, Neo:6, etc.) (page 53). ADV SURR – Use to switch between the various surround modes (page 54). THX – Press to select a Home THX listening mode (page 54).
  • Page 13 Controls and displays PCM – Lights during playback of PCM signals. MSTR – Lights during playback of DTS-HD Master Audio signals. MULTI-ZONE Lights when the MULTI-ZONE feature is active (page 63). SOUND Lights when any of the Midnight, Loudness or tone controls features is selected (page 60).

  • Page 14: Front Panel

    Controls and displays Front panel INPUT SELECTOR  STANDBY/ON AUDIO PARAMETER (PRESET) HOME MENU  STANDBY/ON Switches the receiver between on and standby. INPUT SELECTOR dial Use to select an input function. Indicators ADVANCED MCACC – Lights when EQ is set to ON in the AUDIO PARAMETER menu (page 60).
  • Page 15 Controls and displays 11 TUNER EDIT Use with ////ENTER to memorize and name stations for recall (page 46). 12 BAND Switches between AM and FM radio bands (page 46). 13 Listening mode buttons AUTO SURR/ALC/STREAM DIRECT – Switches between Auto Surround (page 53), Auto Level Control mode and Stream Direct mode (page 55).

  • Page 16: Connecting Your Equipment

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

  • Page 17: Determining The Speakers' Application

    Connecting your equipment Determining the speakers’ application 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). •...

  • Page 18: Other Speaker Connections

    Connecting your equipment [E] 5.1 channel surround system & ZONE 2 connection (Multi Zone) • Speaker System setting: ZONE 2 With these connections you can simultaneously enjoy 5.1-channel surround sound in the main zone with stereo playback on another component in ZONE 2. (The selection of input devices is limited.) ZONE 2 Important...

  • Page 19: Connecting The Speakers

    Connecting your equipment • Place the center speaker above or below the TV so that the sound of the center channel is localized at the TV screen. Also, make sure the center speaker does not cross the line formed by the leading edge of the front left and right speakers.

  • Page 20: Installing Your Speaker System

    Connecting your equipment Installing your speaker system At the very least, front left and right speakers only are necessary. Note that your main surround speakers should always be connected as a pair, but you can connect just one surround back speaker if you like (it must be connected to the left surround back terminal).

  • Page 21: Bi-Amping Your Speakers

    Connecting your equipment Bi-amping your speakers Front right Bi-amp compatible speaker High HDMI ASSIGNABLE COMPONENT VIDEO ASSIGNABLE (DVD) (DVR/BDR) ZONE2 ZONE3 (VIDEO) MONITOR OUT ZONE 2 OUT ANTENNA AM LOOP FM UNBAL 75 CONTROL RS-232C (OUTPUT 5 V 150 mA MAX) EXTENSION Bi-amping is when you connect the high frequency driver and low frequency driver of your speakers to different...

  • Page 22: Selecting The Speaker System

    Connecting your equipment Selecting the Speaker system The front height terminals can be used for front wide and Speaker B connections, in addition to for the front height speakers. Also, the surround back terminals can be used for bi-amping and ZONE 2 connections, in addition to for the surround back speakers.

  • Page 23: About Hdmi

    Connecting your equipment If several video components are assigned to the same input function (see The Input Setup menu on page 40), the converter gives priority to HDMI, component, then composite (in that order). Terminal for connection Terminal for connection with source device with TV monitor HDMI IN...

  • Page 24: Connecting Your Tv And Playback Components

    Connecting your equipment Connecting your TV and playback components Connecting using HDMI If you have an HDMI or DVI (with HDCP) equipped component (Blu-ray disc player (BD), etc.), you can connect it to this receiver using a commercially available HDMI cable. If the TV and playback components support the Control with HDMI feature, the convenient Control with HDMI functions can be used (see Control with HDMI function on page 57).

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

    Connecting your equipment Connecting your DVD player with no HDMI output This diagram shows connections of a TV (with HDMI input) and DVD player (or other playback component with no HDMI output) to the receiver. HDMI/DVI-compatible monitor HDMI IN HDMI ASSIGNABLE COMPONENT VIDEO ASSIGNABLE...

  • Page 26: Connecting Your Tv With No Hdmi Input

    Connecting your equipment Connecting your TV with no HDMI input This diagram shows connections of a TV (with no HDMI input) and DVD player (or other playback component) to the receiver. • With these connections, the picture is not output to the TV even if the DVD player is connected with an HDMI cable. Connect the DVD player’s video signals using a composite or component cord.

  • Page 27: Connecting An Hdd/Dvd Recorder, Bd Recorder And Other Video Sources

    Connecting your equipment Connecting an HDD/DVD recorder, BD recorder and other video sources This receiver has two sets of audio/video inputs and outputs suitable for connecting analog or digital video devices, including HDD/DVD recorders and BD recorders. When you set up the receiver you’ll need to tell the receiver which input you connected the recorder to (see also The Input Setup menu on page 40).

  • Page 28: Connecting A Satellite/Cable Receiver Or Other Set-Top Box

    Connecting your equipment Connecting a satellite/cable receiver or other set-top box Satellite and cable receivers, and terrestrial digital TV tuners are all examples of so-called ‘set-top boxes’. When you set up the receiver you’ll need to tell the receiver which input you connected the set-top box to (see The Input Setup menu on page 40).

  • Page 29: Connecting The Multichannel Analog Inputs

    Connecting your equipment Connecting the multichannel analog inputs For DVD Audio and SACD playback, your DVD player may have 5.1, 6.1 or 7.1 channel analog outputs (depending on whether your player supports surround back channels). Make sure that the player is set to output multichannel analog audio.

  • Page 30: Connecting Other Audio Components

    Connecting your equipment Connecting other audio components This receiver has both digital and analog inputs, allowing you to connect audio components for playback. When you set up the receiver you’ll need to tell the receiver which input you connected the component to (see also The Input Setup menu on page 40).

  • Page 31: Connecting Additional Amplifiers

    Connecting your equipment Connecting additional amplifiers This receiver has more than enough power for any home use, but it’s possible to add additional amplifiers to every channel of your system using the pre-outs. Make the connections shown below to add amplifiers to power your speakers.

  • Page 32: Connecting External Antennas

    Connecting your equipment Connecting external antennas To improve FM reception, connect an external FM antenna to FM UNBAL 75 Ω. ANTENNA AM LOOP FM UNBAL 75 To improve AM reception, connect a 5 m to 6 m (16 ft. to 20 ft.) length of vinyl-coated wire to the AM LOOP terminals without disconnecting the supplied AM loop antenna.

  • Page 33: Connecting To The Network Through Lan Interface

    Connecting your equipment MULTI-ZONE setup using speaker terminals (ZONE 2) You must select ZONE 2 in Speaker system setting on page 85 to use this setup. • Connect a TV monitor to the VIDEO ZONE 2 OUT jacks on this receiver. You should have a pair of speakers attached to the surround back speaker terminals as shown below.

  • Page 34: Connecting Optional Bluetooth® Adapter

    1 The Bluetooth ADAPTER (AS-BT100) is sold separately. 2 • 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. Connecting an XM Radio tuner...

  • Page 35: Connecting An Ipod

    USB device to a computer, the data is imported via the MCACC software in the computer. The MCACC software to output the results is available from the support area of the Pioneer website (http:// www.pioneerelectronics.com/PUSA/ Home+Entertainment+Custom+Install). Instructions for using the software are also available here. If you have any questions regarding, please contact the Customer Support Division of Pioneer.

  • Page 36: Connecting An Ir Receiver

    Please see the manual supplied with your IR receiver for the type of cable necessary for the connection. • If you want to link a Pioneer component to the IR receiver, see Operating other Pioneer components with this unit’s sensor below to connect to the CONTROL jacks instead of the IR OUT jack.

  • Page 37: Switching Components On And Off Using The 12 Volt Trigger

    Check the power cord once in a while. If you find it damaged, ask your nearest Pioneer authorized independent service company for a replacement. • Do not use any power cord other than the one supplied with this unit.

  • Page 38: Basic Setup

    Basic Setup Chapter 4: Basic Setup 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. Switch on the receiver and your TV.
  • Page 39 Basic Setup Make sure there are no obstacles between the speakers and the microphone. AUDIO PARAMETER VIDEO (TUNE) TUNER EDIT BAND AUTO SURR/ALC/ HOME STANDARD ADVANCED STEREO STREAM DIRECT SURROUND SURROUND (PRESET) ENTER (PRESET) iPod iPhone HDMI 5 (TUNE) HOME MENU RETURN VIDEO CAMERA Microphone...

  • Page 40: Problems When Using The Auto Mcacc Setup

    Basic Setup • If you see an ERR message (or the speaker configuration displayed isn’t correct), there may be a problem with the speaker connection. If selecting RETRY doesn’t work, turn off the power and check the speaker connections. If there doesn’t seem to be a problem, you can simply use /...

  • Page 41: Input Function Default And Possible Settings

    Basic Setup When you’re finished, proceed to the settings for other inputs. There are optional settings in addition to the assignment of the input jacks: • Input Name – You can choose to rename the input function for easier identification. Select Rename to do so, or Default to return to the system default.

  • Page 42: Basic Playback

    Basic playback Chapter 5: Basic playback Playing a source Here are the basic instructions for playing a source (such as a DVD disc) with your home theater system. Switch on your system components and receiver. Make sure that the TV’s video input is set to this receiver. RECEIVER Press on the remote control.

  • Page 43: Playing An Ipod

    • Features such as the equalizer cannot be controlled using this receiver, and we recommend switching the equalizer off before connecting. • Pioneer cannot under any circumstances accept responsibility for any direct or indirect loss arising from any inconvenience or loss of recorded material resulting from the iPod failure.

  • Page 44: Playing A Usb Device

    1 • Compatible USB devices include external magnetic hard drives, portable flash memory drives (particularly key drives) and digital audio players (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 45: About Playable File Formats

    Basic playback Slideshow Setup Make the various settings for playing slideshows of photo files here. Use / to select ‘Slideshow Setup’ from the USB Top menu. Select the setting you want. • Theme – Add various effects to the slideshow. •...

  • Page 46: Listening To The Radio

    Basic playback Listening to the radio The following steps show you how to tune in to FM and AM radio broadcasts using the automatic (search) and manual (step) tuning functions. If you already know the frequency of the station you want, see Tuning directly to a station below.

  • Page 47: Listening To Satellite Radio

    Basic playback Press T.EDIT (TUNER EDIT). The display shows PRESET NAME, then a blinking cursor at the first character position. Input the name you want. Use / to select a character, / to set the position, and ENTER to confirm your selection. •...

  • Page 48: Saving Channel Presets

    Basic playback Saving channel presets This receiver can memorize up to 63 channels, stored in seven banks, or classes (A to G) of 9 channels each. Select the channel you want to memorize. See Selecting channels and browsing by genre on page 47.

  • Page 49: Saving Channel Presets

    Basic playback • The currently selected channel is automatically chosen (without pressing ENTER) after five seconds. Saving channel presets This receiver can memorize up to 63 channels, stored in seven banks, or classes (A to G) of nine channels each. Select the channel you want to memorize.

  • Page 50: Programming The Internet Radio Stations

    Menu will be displayed. • This receiver’s IP address can be found in the ‘IP address, Proxy’ menu (page 87). Select ‘Internet Radio Setting’. The following programming screen will be shown on the browser. Pioneer Internet Radio Setting Title J-POP http://www.xxxxxxx.net:9500 Title...

  • Page 51: Bluetooth Adapter For Wireless Enjoyment Of

    This receiver Remote control operation Wireless music play When the Bluetooth ADAPTER (Pioneer Model No. AS- BT100) is connected to this unit, a product equipped with Bluetooth wireless technology (portable cell phone, digital music player, etc.) can be used to listen to music wirelessly.

  • Page 52: Listening To Music Contents Of A Bluetooth Wireless Technology Device With Your System

    ® The Bluetooth word mark and logos are registered trademarks owned by Bluetooth SIG, Inc. and any use of such marks by Pioneer Corporation is under license. Other trademarks and trade names are those of their respective owners. Note 1 The passcode may in some cases be referred to as PASSKEY or PIN code.

  • Page 53: Listening To Your System

    Listening to your system Chapter 6: Listening to your system Important • The listening modes and many features described in this section may not be available depending on the current source, settings and status of the receiver. Auto playback There are many ways to listen back to sources using this receiver, but the simplest, most direct listening option is the Auto Surround feature.

  • Page 54: Using The Home Thx Modes

    Listening to your system • Neural Surround – Up to 7.1 channel sound (surround back), especially suited to music sources • XM HD Surround – Up to 7.1 channel sound, especially suited to music sources With multichannel sources, if you have connected surround back, front height or front wide speakers, you can select (according to format): •...

  • Page 55: Listening In Stereo

    Listening to your system • SCI-FI – Designed for science fiction with lots of special effects • MONO FILM – Creates surround sound from mono soundtracks • ENT.SHOW – Suitable for musical sources • EXPANDED – Creates an extra wide stereo field •...

  • Page 56: Selecting Mcacc Presets

    Listening to your system • PURE DIRECT – Plays back unmodified sound from source with only minimal digital treatment. No sound is output from the Speaker B in this mode. Selecting MCACC presets • Default setting: MEMORY 1 If you have calibrated your system for different listening positions, you can switch between settings to suit the kind of source you’re listening to and where you’re sitting (for example, watching movies from a sofa, or playing a...

  • Page 57: Control With Hdmi Function

    Chapter 7: Control with HDMI function Synchronized operations below with a Control with HDMI-compatible Pioneer TV or Blu-ray disc player or with a component of another make that supports the Control with HDMI functions are possible when the component is connected to the receiver using an HDMI cable.

  • Page 58: Before Using Synchronization

    Control with HDMI function • OFF – The Control with HDMI is disabled. Synchronized operations cannot be used. When this unit’s power is turned off, audio and video of sources connected via HDMI are not output. Select the ‘Control Mode’ setting you want. Choose whether you want to enable HDMI for all linked functions or the PQLS function only.

  • Page 59: About Connections With A Product Of A Different Brand That Supports The Control With Hdmi Function

    PQLS effect is disabled. • When this receiver is connected by HDMI cable to a Pioneer player that is compatible with the PQLS function via HDMI connection and HDMI reauthentication is performed (the HDMI indicator blinks), the PQLS effect is enabled and the listening mode is set to AUTO SURROUND if a listening mode other than AUTO SURROUND, ALC, DIRECT, PURE DIRECT or STEREO is selected.

  • Page 60: Using Other Functions

    Using other functions Chapter 8: Using other functions Setting the Audio options There are a number of additional sound settings you can make using the AUDIO PARAMETER menu. The defaults, if not stated, are listed in bold. Important • Note that if a setting doesn’t appear in the AUDIO PARAMETER menu, it is unavailable due to the current source, settings and status of the receiver.
  • Page 61 Using other functions Setting What it does Some audio sources include (LFE ultra-low bass tones. Set the LFE Attenuate) attenuator as necessary to prevent the ultra-low bass tones from distorting the sound from the speakers. The LFE is not limited when set to 0 dB, which is the recommended value.

  • Page 62: Setting The Video Options

    Using other functions j. • You can’t use the Virtual Surround Back mode when the headphones are connected to this receiver or when any of the stereo, Front Stage Surround Advance, Sound Retriever Air or Stream Direct modes is selected. •...

  • Page 63: Switching The Speaker Terminals

    Using other functions a.If the video picture deteriorates when this settings is switched ON, switch it OFF. b.• When set to a resolution with which the TV (monitor) is not compatible, no picture is output. Also, in some cases no picture will be output due to copyright protection signals.

  • Page 64: Making An Audio Or A Video Recording

    Using other functions • When the receiver is on, operations for the sub zone are done while ZONE and your selected sub zone(s) show in the display. If this is not showing, the front panel controls affect the main zone only. Use the INPUT SELECTOR dial to select the source for the zone you have selected.

  • Page 65: Using The Sleep Timer

    Using other functions Using the sleep timer The sleep timer switches the receiver into standby after a specified amount of time so you can fall asleep without worrying about the receiver being left on all night. Use the remote control to set the sleep timer. RECEIVER •...

  • Page 66: Resetting The System

    Using other functions Resetting the system Use this procedure to reset all the receiver’s settings to the factory default. Use the front panel controls to do this. Set MULTI-ZONE to OFF. • Disconnect the iPod and USB memory device from the receiver beforehand.

  • Page 67: Controlling The Rest Of Your System

    See “Resetting the remote control settings” on page 72. Setting What it does If you have multiple Pioneer receivers, amplifiers, Change RC mode etc., this setting can be used to prevent other units from operating simultaneously when the remote control unit is operated.

  • Page 68: Setting The Remote To Control Other Components

    See Preset code list on page 107. Note 1 The remote can store about 120 preset codes from other components (this has been tested with codes of Pioneer format only). If the LED lights for one second, the setting has been successfully completed.

  • Page 69: Erasing One Of The Remote Control Button Settings

    Controlling the rest of your system Point the two remote controls towards each other, then press the button that will be doing the learning on this receiver’s remote control. The LED blinks once and flashes continuously. • The remote controls should be 3 cm (1 inch) apart. 3 cm (1 inch) This receiver’s...

  • Page 70: Setting The Backlight Mode

    2 Some remote controllers for other manufacturers' devices use the same signals for switching the power on and off. In some cases, even if this receiver is programmed to perform these commands, power to the non-Pioneer devices may not be switched on and off correctly. Program the receiver to perform these commands if the non-Pioneer device uses separate signals for power on/off.

  • Page 71: Programming A Multi Operation Or A Shutdown Sequence

    The LED blinks once and flashes continuously. • You don’t need to program the receiver to switch on or off. This is done automatically. With Pioneer components, you don’t need to program the power to switch off in a shutdown sequence (except DVD recorders).

  • Page 72: Resetting The Remote Control Settings

    Controlling the rest of your system Resetting the remote control settings Use this procedure to reset all the remote control’s settings to the factory default. Press and hold R.SETUP, then press “0” for three seconds. The LED flashes continuously. Press and hold the ENTER button for three seconds. If the LED lights for one second, the erasing has been successfully completed.
  • Page 73 Controlling the rest of your system Button(s) TV (Monitor)  SOURCE POWER ON/OFF POWER ON/OFF POWER ON/OFF POWER ON/OFF POWER ON/OFF POWER ON/OFF Number buttons numerics numerics KURO LINK • (dot) • (dot) ENTER CH ENTER ENTER (CLASS) EXIT/INFO EXIT TOOLS/GUIDE/ USER MENU ///...
  • Page 74 Controlling the rest of your system Button(s)  SOURCE POWER ON/OFF POWER ON/OFF POWER ON/OFF POWER ON/OFF Number buttons numerics • (dot) ENTER ENTER (CLASS) TOP MENU /// /// ENTER ENTER RETURN         ...

  • Page 75: The Advanced Mcacc Menu

    Making receiver settings from the Advanced MCACC menu The Advanced MCACC (Multi Channel ACoustic Calibration) system was developed in Pioneer’s laboratories with the aim of making it possible for home users to perform adjustments of the same level as in a studio easily and with high precision.
  • Page 76 The Advanced MCACC menu Select the parameters you want to set. Use / to select the item, then use / to set. • Auto MCACC – The default is ALL (recommended), but you can limit the system calibration to only one setting (to save time) if you want.

  • Page 77: Manual Mcacc Setup

    The Advanced MCACC menu If no operations are performed for 10 seconds while the speaker configuration check screen is being displayed, the Auto MCACC Setup will resume automatically. In this case, you don’t need to select ‘OK’ and press ENTER in step 8.

  • Page 78: Fine Channel Level

    The Advanced MCACC menu • Standing Wave – Control overly resonant low frequencies in your listening room (see Standing Wave on page 78). The last two settings are specifically for customizing the parameters explained in Acoustic Calibration EQ Adjust on page 79: •...

  • Page 79: Acoustic Calibration Eq Adjust

    The Advanced MCACC menu it results in an overly resonant (‘boomy’) sound. The Standing Wave Control uses filters to reduce the effect of overly resonant sounds in your listening area. During playback of a source, you can customize the filters used for Standing Wave Control for each of your MCACC presets.
  • Page 80 The Advanced MCACC menu Using Acoustic Calibration EQ Professional Select ‘EQ Professional’, then press ENTER. Select an option and press ENTER. • Reverb Measurement – Use this to measure the reverb characteristics before and after calibration. • Reverb View – You can check the reverb measurements made for specified frequency ranges in each channel.

  • Page 81: Checking Mcacc Data

    The Advanced MCACC menu Checking MCACC Data At the procedure of Automatically conducting optimum sound tuning (Full Auto MCACC) on page 38, the procedure of Automatic MCACC (Expert) on page 75 or after fine-adjusting at Manual MCACC setup on page 77, you can check your calibrated settings using the GUI screen.

  • Page 82: Output Mcacc Data

    The Advanced MCACC menu Press  to highlight ‘MCACC’, then use / to select the MCACC preset you want to check. Output MCACC data Before continuing, make sure you have completed step 2 in Checking MCACC Data on page 81. The data measured with the Advanced MCACC function is transmitted to the USB device.

  • Page 83: Copying Mcacc Preset Data

    The Advanced MCACC menu Copying MCACC preset data If you want to manually adjust the Acoustic Calibration EQ (see Manual MCACC setup on page 77), we recommend copying your current settings MCACC preset. Instead of just a flat EQ curve, this will give you a reference point from which to start.

  • Page 84: The System Setup And Other Setup Menus

    The System Setup and Other Setup menus Chapter 11: The System Setup and Other Setup menus Making receiver settings from the System Setup menu The following section describes how to change the speaker-related settings manually and make various other settings (input selection, OSD language selection, etc.).

  • Page 85: Speaker System Setting

    The System Setup and Other Setup menus Speaker system setting • Default setting: Normal(SB/FH) There are several ways you can use the speaker terminals with this receiver. In addition to a normal home theater setup where they are used for the front height speakers or front wide speakers, they can be used for bi-amping the front speakers or as an independent speaker system in another room.

  • Page 86: Channel Level

    The System Setup and Other Setup menus • Surr – Select LARGE if your surround speakers reproduce bass frequencies effectively. Select SMALL to send bass frequencies to the other speakers or subwoofer. If you didn’t connect surround speakers choose NO (the sound of the surround channels is sent to the front speakers or a subwoofer).

  • Page 87: X-Curve

    The System Setup and Other Setup menus X-Curve Most soundtracks mixed for cinema sound too bright when played back in large rooms. The X-Curve setting acts as a kind of re-equalization for home theater listening, and restores proper tonal balance of movie soundtracks. Select ‘X-Curve’...

  • Page 88: Ip Address/Proxy Setting

    The System Setup and Other Setup menus IP address/Proxy setting In case the router connected to the LAN terminal on this receiver is a broadband router (with a built-in DHCP server function), simply turn on the DHCP server function, and you will not need to set up the network manually.

  • Page 89: The Other Setup Menu

    If you are doing this for the first time, you may want to adjust these settings in order: • HDMI Setup – Synchronizes this receiver with your Pioneer component supporting Control with HDMI (page 57). • Volume Setup – Sets up the volume-related operations of this receiver (see below).

  • Page 90: Flicker Reduction Setup

    The System Setup and Other Setup menus Flicker Reduction Setup • Default setting: OFF The GUI screen’s resolution can be increased. If you feel the GUI screen is hard to see, try changing this setting. Note that the resolution in this setting only affects the GUI screen;...

  • Page 91: Additional Information

    However, if all the speakers are pointed towards the listening position, the sound field will seem cramped. Testing by the Pioneer Multi-channel Research Group has shown that a good sense of sound positioning can be achieved by pointing all the speakers towards an area...

  • Page 92: Positional Relationship Between Speakers And Monitor

    • Check that there are no loose strands of speaker wire touching the rear panel or another set of wires. If so, re-attach the speaker wires, making sure there are no stray strands. • The receiver may have a serious problem. Disconnect from the power and call a Pioneer authorized independent service company.

  • Page 93: No Sound

    The receiver suddenly power • The power unit is damaged. Unplug the receiver from the wall and call a Pioneer authorized off or ADVANCED MCACC independent service company. flashes.

  • Page 94: Other Audio Problems

    Additional information Symptom No sound from one speaker. Sound is produced from analog components, but not from digital ones (DVD, LD, CD-ROM, etc.). No sound is output or a noise is output when Dolby Digital/DTS software is played back. No sound when using the Home Menu.

  • Page 95: Adapter Port

    Additional information Symptom Remedy Can’t select some Input • Check the Input Skip settings in the Input Setup menu. functions by the INPUT • Check the HDMI Input assignment in the Input Setup menu then try OFF. SELECTOR on the front panel or the INPUT SELECT button on the remote control.

  • Page 96: Settings

    Additional information Symptom Noisy, intermittent, or distorted picture. Video signals are not output from the component terminal. The picture’s movement is unnatural. Settings Symptom The Auto MCACC Setup continually shows an error. After using the Auto MCACC Setup, the speaker size setting is incorrect.

  • Page 97: Display

    • Check that there are no obstacles between the receiver and the remote control. • Make sure that there is no fluorescent or other strong light shining on to the remote sensor. • Check the connections of the CONTROL IN jacks (see Operating other Pioneer components with this unit’s sensor on page 36).

  • Page 98: Web Control

    Additional information Web Control Symptoms Top Menu screen is not displayed on browser. Receiver cannot be operated from browser. Receiver’s power does not turn on when the power is turned on using the Web Control function. HDMI Symptom The HDMI indicator blinks continuously.

  • Page 99: Important Information Regarding The Hdmi Connection

    Additional information Symptom Remedy Synchronized operation not • Check the HDMI connections. possible using Control with • The cable may be damaged. HDMI function. • Select ON for the Control with HDMI setting (see HDMI Setup on page 57). • Select ALL for the Control Mode with HDMI setting (see HDMI Setup on page 57). •...

  • Page 100: Internet Radio

    Additional information Symptoms A USB memory device is not recognized. A USB memory device is connected and displayed, but the audio files stored on the USB memory device cannot be played back. Cannot detect USB keyboard. The USB keyboard is routed through a USB hub. This receiver is not compatible with USB hubs. Cannot enter correct text using the USB keyboard.

  • Page 101: Xm Radio Messages

    Additional information Symptoms Causes The Internet radio settings This receiver’s IP address has not been entered screen cannot be displayed on into the browser correctly. the computer Internet JavaScript is disabled on the Internet browser. browser. The browser is not compatible with JavaScript. XM radio messages Status messages Cause...

  • Page 102: Sirius Radio Messages

    Additional information Status messages Cause Upgrade XM Tuner The connected XM CNP-1000 is incompatible. This receiver features advanced technology that is designed for use with the XM Mini-Tuner. XM Power Error A short-circuit occurring in the antenna or surrounding antenna cable. SIRIUS radio messages Status messages Cause...

  • Page 103: Surround Sound Formats

    Additional information Surround sound formats 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 www.dolby.com for more detailed information. Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories.

  • Page 104: About Ipod

    Additional information • THX Surround EX THX Surround EX - Dolby Digital Surround EX is a joint development of Dolby Laboratories and the THX Ltd. In a movie theater, film soundtracks that have been encoded with Dolby Digital Surround EX technology are able to reproduce an extra channel which has been added during the mixing of the program.

  • Page 105: About Sirius And Xm

    Additional information About SIRIUS and XM SIRIUS, XM and all related marks and logos are trademarks of Sirius XM Radio Inc. and its subsidiaries. All other marks and logos are the property of their respective owners. All rights reserved. SIRIUS and XM subscriptions sold separately.

  • Page 106: Auto Surround, Alc And Stream Direct With Different Input Signal Formats

    Additional information Auto Surround, ALC and Stream Direct with different input signal formats The following charts show what you will hear with different input signal formats, depending on the Stream Direct mode (see Using Stream Direct on page 55) you have selected. Stereo (2 channel) signal formats Input signal format Surround Back speaker(s): Connected...

  • Page 107: Preset Code List

    (see Programming signals from other remote controls on page 68). example: Category Pioneer 0004 Preset code Manufacturer Pioneer 0004, 0006, 0113, 0115, Curtis Mathes 0000, 0004, 0006, 0116, 0117, 0119, 0122, 0123 0014, 0100, 0101 CXC 0008, 0104 Admiral 0001, 0014 Cytron 0093...
  • Page 108 DVR (BDR, HDR) If operations are not possible using the preset codes below, you may be able to conduct operations with the preset codes for the DVD, BD. Pioneer 2103, 2150, 2151, 2152, 2153, 2154, 2155, 2156, 2157 Panasonic 2100, 2106...
  • Page 109 MEI 1004 Fuji 1004 Memorex 1001, 1002, 1003, 1004, Funai 1005 1005, 1018, 1019 Satellite Set Top Box Pioneer 0126, 6097, 6098, 6145 Echostar 6002, 6089, 6036, 6005, 6003, 6004, 6146 ADB 6035, 6001 Expressvu 6002, 6004 Akai 6102 Fujitsu 6133, 6134, 6135...
  • Page 110 Pioneer 0126, 0128 Bell ExpressVu 6002, 6003 DirecTV 6070, 6110, 6062, 6113, 6060, 6059, 6114, 6115, 6116 Dish Network System 6002, 6089 Cable Set Top Box Pioneer 6028, 6029, 6095, 6099 ABC 6122 Accuphase 6122 Amino 6077, 6078 Auna 6082 BCC 6072 Bell &...

  • Page 111: Specifications

    Additional information Specifications Amplifier Section Continuous average power output of 140 watts* per channel, min., at 8 ohms, from 20 Hz to 20 000 Hz with no more than 0.08 %** total harmonic distortion. Multi channel simultaneous power output (1 kHz, 1 %, 8 Ω) 7 ch total .
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  • Page 115 Within 40 days of receiving your complaint, Pioneer will investigate the dispute and will either: (1) respond to your complaint in writing informing you what action Pioneer will take, and in what time period, to resolve the dispute; or (2) respond to your complaint in writing informing you why it will not take any action.
  • Page 116 253 Alexandra Road, #04-01, Singapore 159936 TEL: 65-6472-7555 PIONEER ELECTRONICS AUSTRALIA PTY. LTD. 178-184 Boundary Road, Braeside, Victoria 3195, 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_B1_En Published by Pioneer Corporation.

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