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Pioneer VSX-9130TXH-K Operating Instructions Manual

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  • Page 1: Operating Instructions

    • Receive free tips, updates and service bulletins on your new product • Improve product development Your input helps us continue to design products that meet your needs. • Receive a free Pioneer newsletter Registered customers can opt in to receive a monthly newsletter. Operating Instructions...
  • Page 2 Product Name: AUDIO/VIDEO MULTI-CHANNEL RECEIVER Model Number: VSX-9130TXH-K Responsible Party Name: PIONEER ELECTRONICS SERVICE, INC. Address: 1925 E. DOMINGUEZ ST. LONG BEACH, CA 90801-1760, U.S.A. Phone: 1-800-421-1404 IMPORTANT NOTICE – THE SERIAL NUMBER FOR THIS EQUIPMENT IS LOCATED IN THE REAR.
  • Page 3 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 4 WARNING: Handling the cord on this product or cords associated with accessories sold with the product will expose you to chemicals listed on proposition 65 known to the State of California and other governmental entities to cause cancer and birth defect or other reproductive harm. Wash hands after handling If the AC plug of this unit does not match the AC outlet you want to use, the plug must be removed...

  • 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 ZONE Audio Setup ......71 SR+ Setup for Pioneer flat panel TVs... . . 72 OSD Adjustment.

  • Page 7: Before You Start

    • Advanced Direct Energy design This receiver offers a new advancement in discrete design unique to Pioneer for high-power drivability, low distortion and stable imaging. Through a circuit design that minimizes the energy loss of the amplifier for each of...

  • Page 8: Checking What's In The Box

    Before you start • iPod and USB Ready This receiver has the terminals for connecting an iPod unit and a USB mass storage device. The iPod terminal is ready for handling digital audio, and this receiver’s enhanced compatibility makes on-screen control of your iPod an added possibility.

  • Page 9: 02 5 Minute Guide

    5 minute guide Chapter 2: 5 minute guide Introduction to home theater Home theater refers to the use of multiple audio tracks to create a surround sound effect, making you feel like you’re in the middle of the action or concert. The surround sound you get from a home theater system depends not only on your speaker setup, but also on the source and the sound settings of the receiver.

  • Page 10: Automatically Setting Up For Surround Sound

    5 minute guide Automatically setting up for surround sound (Auto MCACC) The Auto MCACC Setup measures the acoustic characteristics of your listening area, taking into account ambient noise, speaker size and distance, and tests for both channel delay and channel level. After you have set up the microphone provided with your system, the receiver uses the information from a series of test tones to optimize the speaker settings and equalization for your...

  • Page 11: Problems When Using The Auto Mcacc Setup

    5 minute guide • With error messages (such as Too much ambient noise! or Check Microphone.) select RETRY after checking for ambient noise (see Problems when using the Auto MCACC Setup below) and verifying the mic connection. If there doesn’t seem to be a problem, you can simply select GO NEXT and continue.

  • Page 12: Better Sound Using Phase Control

    5 minute guide • See also Listening to your system on page 30 for information on different ways of listening to sources. It is possible to check on the display whether or not multi- channel playback is being performed properly. When using a surround back speaker, 2D+PL IIx MOVIE is displayed when playing Dolby Digital signals, and DTS+Neo:6 is displayed when playing DTS 5.1-...

  • Page 13: Connecting Your Equipment

     See Connecting a PC for Advanced MCACC output on page 66. Control input/output Use to connect other Pioneer components so that you can control all your equipment from a single IR remote sensor.  See Operating other Pioneer components with this receiver’s sensor on page 81.
  • Page 14 Connecting your equipment 10 Multichannel analog audio inputs 7.1 channel inputs for connection to a DVD player with multichannel analog outputs.  See Using XM Radio on page 55. 11 Speaker terminals Use for connection to the main front, center, surround and surround back speakers.

  • Page 15: When Making Cable Connections

    Connecting your equipment When making cable connections • To avoid hum, do not lay connected cables over the top of the receiver. • When connecting optical cables, be careful when inserting the plug not to damage the shutter protecting the optical socket. •...

  • Page 16: Connecting Using Hdmi

    Connecting your equipment Connecting using HDMI If you have an HDMI or DVI (with HDCP) equipped component, you can connect it to this receiver using a commercially available HDMI cable. The HDMI connection transfers uncompressed digital video, as well as almost every kind of digital audio that the connected component is compatible with, including DVD-Video, DVD-Audio, SACD, Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby TrueHD, DTS-HD Master Audio (see below for...

  • Page 17: Connecting Your Tv And Dvd Player

    Connecting your equipment Connecting your TV and DVD player VIDEO S-VIDEO VSX-9130TXH HDMI VIDEO VIDEO COAXIAL COAXIAL ASSIGNABLE VIDEO VIDEO (DVD) (DVD) RS-232C (CD) TV SAT DVR1 BD IN AUDIO AUDIO CON- TROL OPTICAL OPTICAL (TV SAT) (DVR1) (DVR1) ZONE2 MULTI CH IN (DVR2) ASSIGN-...

  • Page 18: Connecting A Satellite/Cable Receiver

    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’. VSX-9130TXH HDMI VIDEO VIDEO COAXIAL COAXIAL ASSIGNABLE VIDEO VIDEO (DVD) RS-232C (CD) (CD) BD IN AUDIO AUDIO...

  • Page 19: Using The Component Video Jacks

    Connecting your equipment If the device can output digital audio, connect an optical-type digital audio output from the recorder to the OPTICAL IN 2 (DVR1) input. Use an optical cable for the connection. • For a second recorder, use the OPTICAL IN 3 (DVR2) inputs.

  • Page 20: About The Wma9 Pro Decoder

    Connecting your equipment Connect a coaxial-type your digital component to the COAXIAL IN 2 (CD) input. Use a coaxial cable for the connection. For recording equipment, connect the optical-type DIGITAL output to a digital input on the recorder. Use an optical cable to connect to the OPTICAL OUT. About the WMA9 Pro decoder This receiver has an on-board Windows Media™...

  • Page 21: Installing Your Speaker System

    Connecting your equipment Installing your speaker system To take full advantage of the receiver’s surround sound capabilities connect front, center, surround and surround back speakers, as well as a subwoofer. Although this is ideal, other configurations with fewer speakers—no subwoofer or no center speaker, or even no surround speakers—will work.

  • Page 22: Placing The Speakers

    Connecting your equipment Bare wire connections Make sure that the speaker cable you’re going to use is properly prepared with about 10 mm ( stripped from each wire, and the exposed wire strands twisted together (fig. A). To connect a terminal, unscrew the terminal a few turns until there is enough space to insert the exposed wire (fig.

  • Page 23: Thx Speaker System Setup

    Connecting your equipment The diagrams below show suggested surround and surround back speaker orientation. The first diagram (fig. A) shows orientation with one surround back speaker (or none) connected. The second (fig. B) shows orientation with two surround back speakers connected. 90°...

  • Page 24: Connecting External Antennas

    Check the power cord once in a while. If you find it damaged, ask your nearest Pioneer authorized independent service company for a replacement. • The receiver should be disconnected by removing the mains plug from the wall socket when not in regular use, e.g., when on vacation.

  • Page 25: Controls And Displays

    Controls and displays Chapter 4: Controls and displays Front panel STANDBY/ON PHASE CONTROL INPUT SELECTOR AUTO SURR/ STREAM DIRECT PHONES MULTI-ZONE CONTROL AUTO SURR/ HOME STANDARD STREAM DIRECT SURROUND PHONES MULTI-ZONE CONTROL ON/OFF SPEAKERS INPUT SELECTOR dial Use to select an input source. ...

  • Page 26: Operating Range Of Remote Control Unit

    Controls and displays 10 MCACC SETUP MIC jack Use to connect the supplied microphone. 11 PHONES jack Use to connect headphones. When the headphones are connected, there is no sound output from the speakers. 12 Listening mode buttons AUTO SURR/STREAM DIRECT – Switches between Auto surround mode (Auto playback on page 30) and Stream Direct playback.

  • Page 27: Display

    Controls and displays Display AUTO HDMI SBL SB DIGITAL ANALOG STREAM DIRECT PRO LOGIC ADV.SURROUND STEREO STANDARD SLEEP SIGNAL indicators Light to indicate the currently selected input signal. AUTO lights when the receiver is set to select the input signal automatically (page 33). Program format indicators These change according to which channels are active in digital sources.

  • Page 28: Remote Control

    GENRE – Automatically selects the most appropriate Advanced Surround mode for the genre of the source currently being played back (this feature is available only when a Pioneer DVD recorder supporting HDMI Control is connected to this receiver via HDMI) (page 35).
  • Page 29 Controls and displays RETURN – Press to confirm and exit the current menu screen (also use to return to the previous menu with DVDs or to select closed captioning with DTV). /// (TUNE/ST) /ENTER Use the arrow buttons when setting up your surround sound system (page 38) and the Audio or Video options (page 73 or 74).

  • Page 30: Listening To Your System

    Listening to your system Chapter 5: 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. See Listening modes with different input signal formats on page 96 for more on this.

  • Page 31: Using The Home Thx Modes

    Listening to your system • Neural THX – Up to 7.1 channel sound, 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 speaker(s) and have selected SBch ON, you can select (according to format): •...

  • Page 32: Listening In Stereo

    Listening to your system • ADVANCED GAME – Suitable for video games • SPORTS – Suitable for sports programs • CLASSICAL – Gives a large concert hall-type sound • ROCK/POP – Creates a live concert sound for rock and/or pop music •...

  • Page 33: Using Stream Direct

    Listening to your system Using Stream Direct Use the Stream Direct modes when you want to hear the truest possible reproduction of a source. All unnecessary signal processing is bypassed, and you’re left with the pure analog or digital sound source (see Stream direct with different input signal formats on page 101).

  • Page 34: Using Surround Back Channel Processing

    Listening to your system • HDMI – Selects an HDMI signal. • PCM – Only PCM signals are output. When set to DIGITAL or AUTO, 2 DIGITAL lights with Dolby Digital or Dolby Digital Plus decoding, 2 HD lights with Dolby TrueHD decoding, DTS lights with DTS or DTS-HD decoding, and WMA9 Pro lights to indicate that a WMA9 Pro signal is being decoded.

  • Page 35: Using The Genre Synchronizing Function

    This feature automatically selects the most appropriate Advanced Surround mode for the source currently being played back on a Pioneer DVD recorder supporting HDMI Control connected to this receiver via HDMI. on HDMI Control, see HDMI Control on page 67.

  • Page 36: Using The Tuner

    Using the tuner Chapter 6: Using the tuner 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 37: Naming Station Presets

    Using the tuner Press ENTER. After pressing ENTER, the preset class and number stop blinking and the receiver stores the station. Naming station presets For easier identification, you can name your station presets. Choose the station preset you want to name. See Listening to station presets below for how to do this.

  • Page 38: The System Setup Menu

    The System Setup menu Chapter 7: The System Setup menu Making receiver settings from the System Setup menu The following section shows you how to make detailed settings to specify how you’re using the receiver (for example, if you want to set up two speaker systems in separate rooms), and also explains how to fine-tune individual speaker system settings to your liking.
  • Page 39 The System Setup menu Select ‘Auto MCACC’ from the System Setup menu, then press ENTER. If the System Setup screen is not displayed, refer to Making receiver settings from the System Setup menu on page 38. System Setup MENU 1.Auto MCACC 1 .
  • Page 40 The System Setup menu • See Problems when using the Auto MCACC Setup on page 11 for notes regarding high background noise levels and other possible interference. Wait for the Auto MCACC Setup to finish outputting test tones. A progress report is displayed on-screen while the receiver outputs test tones to determine the speakers present in your setup.

  • Page 41: Surround Back Speaker Setting

    The System Setup menu Press ENTER after you have finished checking each screen. When you’re finished, select RETURN to go back to the System Setup menu. Be sure to disconnect the microphone from this receiver upon completion of the Auto MCACC setup. Surround back speaker setting •...

  • Page 42: Fine Channel Level

    The System Setup menu • Standing Wave – Control overly resonant low frequencies in your listening room (see Standing Wave on page 43). The last two settings are specifically for customizing the parameters explained in Acoustic Calibration EQ Adjust on page 43: •...

  • Page 43: Standing Wave

    The System Setup menu Listen to the reference speaker and use it to measure the target channel. From the listening position, face the two speakers with your arms outstretched pointing at each speaker. Try to make the two tones sound as if they are arriving simultaneously at a position slightly in front of you and between your arm span.

  • Page 44: Acoustic Calibration Eq Professional

    1 This system allows you to customize your system calibration with the help of a graphical output that can be displayed on-screen, or using a computer (with software available from Pioneer—see Connecting a PC for Advanced MCACC output on page 66 for more on this).
  • Page 45 The System Setup menu • Reverberance of high vs. low frequencies – Depending on your room, you may find that lower frequencies seem overly reverberant compared to higher frequencies (i.e. your room sounds ‘boomy’). This may result in a skewed frequency analysis if the measurement is done too late.

  • Page 46: Data Management

    The System Setup menu If you selected ‘Reverb View’, you can check the reverb characteristics for each channel. Press RETURN when you’re done. 3e2.Reverb View M1 : EQ OFF This appears according to the setting you chose in Reverb Measurement (step 3 on page 45). Use / to select the channel and the frequency you want to check.
  • Page 47 The System Setup menu Checking MCACC preset data After you have completed Automatically setting up for surround sound (Auto MCACC) on page 10 or Automatic MCACC (Expert) on page 38, you can check your calibrated settings using the on-screen display. Select ‘MCACC Data Check’...

  • Page 48: Manual Speaker Setup

    The System Setup menu Manual speaker setup This receiver allows you to make detailed settings to optimize the surround sound performance. You only need to make these settings once (unless you change the placement of your current speaker system or add new speakers).

  • Page 49: Channel Level

    The System Setup menu • SW – LFE signals and bass frequencies of channels set to SMALL are output from the subwoofer when YES is selected. Choose the PLUS setting if you want the subwoofer to output bass sound continuously or you want deeper bass (the bass frequencies that would normally come out the front and center speakers are also routed to the subwoofer).

  • Page 50: Speaker Distance

    The System Setup menu Speaker Distance For good sound depth and separation from your system, you need to specify the distance of your speakers from the listening position. The receiver can then add the proper delay needed for effective surround sound. Important •...
  • Page 51 The System Setup menu Specify the distance of your surround back speakers from each other. 5e.THX Audio Setting Loudness Plus [ ON SB SP Position 0 - 1 f t :Finish • 0 – 1 ft – Surround speakers within 1 foot apart (best for THX surround sound).

  • Page 52: Other Connections

    • 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 53 Other connections Continue browsing until you arrive at what you want to play, then press  to start playback. Navigation through categories on your iPod looks like this: Playlists  Songs Artists  Albums  Songs Albums  Songs Songs Podcasts Genres ...

  • Page 54: Connecting A Usb Device

    FAT16/32. It is not possible to connect this receiver to a personal computer for USB playback. • 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 55: Compressed Audio Compatibility

    Other connections Compressed audio compatibility Note that although most standard bit/sampling rate combinations for compressed audio are compatible, some irregularly encoded files may not play back. The list below shows compatible formats for compressed audio files: • MP3 (MPEG-1/2/2.5 Audio Layer 3) – Sampling rates: 8 kHz to 48 kHz;...

  • Page 56: Listening To Xm Radio

    Other connections • If after pressing XM the display shows Check XM Tuner or Check Antenna, try disconnecting the receiver and tuner connections, and then plugging them back in. Listening to XM Radio After connecting, you will be able to use this receiver to select channels and navigate categories using the on- screen display.

  • Page 57: Using The Xm Menu

    Other connections Using the XM Menu The XM Menu provides additional XM Radio features. Press TOP MENU. Use / to select a menu item, then press ENTER. Choose between the following menu items: • Channel Skip/Add – Use / and ENTER to select channels you would like to remove/restore from/to the channel list.

  • Page 58: Listening To Sirius Radio

    Other connections Listening to SIRIUS Radio After connecting, you will be able to use this receiver to select channels and navigate categories using the on- screen display. The information displayed is as follows: SIRIUS Decades The '50s Chuck Berry Johnny B. Good Chuck Berry Selecting channels and browsing by genre From the SIRIUS Channel Guide, you can browse SIRIUS...

  • Page 59: Connecting The Multichannel Analog Inputs

    Other connections 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 60: Bi-Amping Your Front Speakers

    Other connections • Use the SPEAKERS button on the front panel to select a speaker system setting. As mentioned above, if you have selected Normal, the button will simply switch your main speaker system (A) on or off. AUTO SURR/ HOME STANDARD ADVANCED...

  • Page 61: Connecting Additional Amplifiers

    Other connections 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 62: Using The Multi-Zone Controls

    Other connections MULTI-ZONE listening options The following table shows what you can listen to in the sub zone: Sub Zone Input sources available ZONE2 iPod, XM or SIRIUS Radio, the built-in tuner and other analog audio sources. sources, only composite video is possible. a.•...

  • Page 63: 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 receiver’s sensor on page 81 to connect to the CONTROL jacks instead of the IR ZONE2 OUT jack.

  • Page 64: Switching Components On And Off Using The 12 Volt Trigger

    Note 1 The 3-ringed SR+ cable from Pioneer is commercially available under the part number ADE7095. Contact the Pioneer Customer Support division for more information on obtaining an SR+ cable (you can also use a commercially available 3-ringed mini phone plug for the connection).

  • Page 65: Using The Sr+ Mode With A Pioneer Flat Panel Tv

    • On-screen display of listening mode. • Automatic video input switching on the flat panel TV. • Automatic volume muting on the flat panel TV. See also SR+ Setup for Pioneer flat panel TVs on page 72 TV SAT AUDIO IN for more on setting up the receiver.

  • Page 66: Connecting A Pc For Advanced Mcacc Output

    (the cable must be cross type, female–female). The 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 67: Hdmi Control

    Choose whether to set this receiver’s HDMI Control function ON or OFF. You will need to set it to ON to use the HDMI Control function. • When using a TV not manufactured by Pioneer, put this setting to OFF. AV OUT...

  • Page 68: Before Using Synchronization

    HDMI Control Press RECEIVER, then press the SETUP button. Select ‘Other Setup’, then press ENTER. Select ‘HDMI Control Setup’ from the Other Setup menu. 7.Other Setup a . Multi Channel In Setup b . ZONE Audio Setup c . SR+ Setup d .

  • Page 69: Other Settings

    2 You will have to make an SR+ cable connection from a CONTROL OUT jack on the display to the CONTROL IN jack on this receiver (opposite from the setup in Using this receiver with a Pioneer flat panel TV on page 64). Note that to control this receiver using the remote, you will have to point it at the flat panel TV’s remote sensor after making this connection.

  • Page 70: Input Function Default And Possible Settings

    MULTI-ZONE setup (see ZONE Audio Setup on page 71). • SR+ Setup – Specifies how you want to control your Pioneer flat panel TV (see SR+ Setup for Pioneer flat panel TVs on page 72). • HDMI Control Setup – Synchronizes this receiver...

  • Page 71: Multi Channel Input Setup

    • Fixed – Use this setting if you’ve connected a fully integrated amplifier (such as another Pioneer VSX receiver) in the sub room and want to use that receiver’s volume controls. (This setting is not available if the surround back system setting is set to ZONE 2.)

  • Page 72: Sr+ Setup For Pioneer Flat Panel Tvs

    Note that the number of function settings available will depend on the flat panel TV you’ve connected. See also Using this receiver with a Pioneer flat panel TV on page 64 and Using the SR+ mode with a Pioneer flat panel TV on page 65.

  • Page 73: Using Other Functions

    Using other functions Chapter 11: 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 74: Setting The Video Options

    Using other functions Setting What it does Adjusts the level of dynamic (Dynamic range for movie soundtracks Range optimized for Dolby Digital, DTS, Control) Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby TrueHD, DTS-HD and DTS-HD Master Audio (you may need to use this feature when listening to surround sound at low volumes).

  • Page 75: Making An Audio Or A Video Recording

    Using other functions Setting What it does Converts video signals for output V. CONV (Digital from the MONITOR OUT jacks for Video all video types. Conversion) BRIGHT Adjusts the overall brightness. (Brightness) CONTRAST Adjusts the contrast between light and dark. Adjusts the red/green balance.

  • Page 76: Reducing The Level Of An Analog Signal

    Using other functions Reducing the level of an analog signal The input attenuator lowers the input level of an analog signal when it’s too strong. You can use this if you find the that the OVER indicator is lights often, or you can hear distortion in the sound.

  • Page 77: 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. Switch the receiver into standby. While holding down the front panel STEREO/A.L.C button, press and hold  STANDBY/ON for about two seconds.

  • Page 78: Controlling The Rest Of Your System

    DISPLAY PANASONIC 003, 019 PHILIPS 013 TV CTRL TV CTRL RECEIVER RECEIVER PIONEER 000, 003, 009, 018, 020, 021 (BDP), 023 (BDP) RCA 008, 011 SAMSUNG 005 SHARP 006 SONY 002, 016 (video game) THOMSON 015 TOSHIBA 001, 022 (HD DVD)

  • Page 79: Controls For Tvs

    PATHE MARCONI 417 PENTAX 406 Manufacturer Code PERDIO 441 PANASONIC 491, 492 PHILIPS 414, 428 PIONEER 480, 481, 482, 483, 484, PHONOLA 414 487, 488, 489, 493 PIONEER 400, 407, 414, 437, 438, SHARP 496 SONY 490, 494 PROLINE 441...

  • Page 80: Controls For Other Components

    Controlling the rest of your system Button(s) Function CH +/– Selects channels. Adjust the TV volume. VOL +/– SOURCE Switches the DTV on or off. Switches the TV or CATV between standby and on.  Press to get information on DTV programs.

  • Page 81: Operating Other Pioneer Components With This Receiver's Sensor

    If you have connected a remote control to the CONTROL IN jack (using a mini-plug cable), you won’t be able to control this receiver using the remote sensor. • See Using this receiver with a Pioneer flat panel TV on page 64 if you are connecting a Pioneer flat panel TV.

  • Page 82: Additional Information

    • Try switching the receiver off, then back on again. • Try disconnecting the power cable, then connect again. • The receiver may have a serious problem. Do not try switching the receiver on. Contact a Pioneer authorized independent service company for help.
  • Page 83 Additional information Symptom Remedy No sound from the surround or • Check that the Stereo listening mode or the Front Stage Surround Advance mode isn’t selected; center speakers. select one of the surround listening modes (see Listening in surround sound on page 30). •...

  • Page 84: Other Audio Problems

    Additional information Other audio problems Symptom Broadcast stations cannot be selected automatically, or there is considerable noise in radio broadcasts. A multichannel DVD source appears to be downmixed to 2 channels during playback. Noise is output when scanning a DTS CD. When playing a DTS format LD there is audible noise on the soundtrack.

  • Page 85: Video

    Additional information Video Symptom Remedy No image is output when an • Check the video connections of the source component (see page 18). input is selected. • For high-definition video (using component video connections), or when digital video conversion is switched off (in Setting the Video options on page 74), you must connect your TV to this receiver using the same type of video cable as you used to connect your video component.

  • Page 86: Professional Calibration Eq Graphical Output

    Additional information Professional Calibration EQ graphical output Symptom The EQ response displayed in the graphical output following calibration does not appear entirely flat. EQ adjustments made using the Manual MCACC setup on page 41 do not appear to change the graphical output. Lower frequency response curves do not seem to have been calibrated for SMALL...

  • Page 87: Remote Control

    • Make sure that there is an analog or HDMI connection between the units. This is necessary for the remote. SR feature to work. • Check that the other component is made by Pioneer. The SR feature only works with Pioneer equipment. USB interface...

  • Page 88: Hdmi

    Additional information HDMI Symptom The HDMI indicator blinks continuously. No picture or sound. No picture. No sound, or sound suddenly ceases. Noisy or distorted picture. HDCP ERROR shows in the display. Remedy • Check all the points below. • This receiver is HDCP-compatible. Check that the components you are connecting are also HDCP- compatible.

  • Page 89: Important Information Regarding

    Additional information Important information regarding the HDMI connection There are cases where you may not be able to route HDMI signals through this receiver (this depends on the HDMI- equipped component you are connecting–check with the manufacturer for HDMI compatibility information). If you aren’t receiving HDMI signals properly through this receiver (from your component), please try one of the following configurations when connecting up.

  • Page 90: Sirius Radio Messages

    Additional information Symptom Cause CH Unavailable The selected channel is not available. The channel may have been reassigned to a different channel number. This message may occur initially with a new radio or a radio that has not received XM’s signal for an extended period.

  • Page 91: Surround Sound Formats

    Additional information Surround sound formats Below is a brief description of the main surround sound formats you’ll find on DVDs, satellite, cable and terrestrial broadcasts, and video cassettes. Dolby The Dolby technologies are explained below. See www.dolby.com for more detailed information. Dolby Digital Dolby Digital is a multichannel digital audio coding system widely used in cinemas, and in the home for DVD...

  • Page 92: Dts 96/24

    Additional information Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. “Dolby”, “Pro Logic”, “Surround EX” and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories. The DTS technologies are explained below. See www.dtstech.com for more detailed information. DTS Digital Surround DTS Digital Surround is a 5.1-channel audio coding system from DTS Inc.

  • Page 93: About Thx

    Additional information About THX The THX technologies are explained below. See www.thx.com for more detailed information. • THX Cinema processing THX is an exclusive set of standards and technologies established by THX Ltd. THX grew from George Lucas’ personal desire to make your experience of the film soundtrack, in both movie theatres and in your home theatre, as faithful as possible to what the director intended.

  • Page 94: About Neural - Thx Surround

    For additional information, please visit www.neuralsurround.com. This product is manufactured under license from Neural Audio Corporation and THX Ltd. PIONEER hereby grants the user a non- exclusive, non-transferable, limited right of use to this product under USA and foreign patent, patent pending and other technology or trademarks owned by Neural Audio Corporation and THX Ltd.

  • Page 95: About Xm

    Additional information About XM About XM Radio XM is North America’s number one satellite radio company, offering an extraordinary variety of commercial-free music, plus the best in premier sports, news, talk radio, comedy, children’s and entertainment programming, broadcast in superior digital audio quality coast to coast.

  • Page 96: Listening Modes With Different Input

    Additional information Listening modes with different input signal formats The following charts outline the listening modes available with different input signal formats, depending on the surround back channel processing and decoding method you have selected. Stereo (2 channel) signal formats SBch Processing Input signal format SBch...
  • Page 97 Additional information SBch Processing Input signal format SBch Dolby Digital Plus Processing Dolby TrueHD (except for 176.4 kHz/ 192 kHz) Dolby TrueHD (176.4 kHz/192 kHz) DTS-HD Master Audio DTS-HD DTS-EXPRESS Dolby Digital Surround DTS Surround SACD XM Radio Other stereo sources a.
  • Page 98 Additional information Multichannel signal formats SBch Processing Input signal format Dolby Digital Plus SBch Processing Dolby TrueHD DTS-HD (7.1 channel DTS-HD Master Audio decoding used WMA9 Pro for all sources) (6.1/7.1 channel) Dolby Digital Plus Dolby TrueHD (except for 176.4 kHz/ 192 kHz) (5.1 channel) Dolby TrueHD...
  • Page 99 Additional information SBch Processing Input signal format SBch DTS-ES Processing (6.1 channel sources/ 6.1 channel flagged) (7.1 channel decoding used for all sources) DTS and DTS 96/24 (5.1 channel encoding) Dolby Digital WMA9 Pro (5.1 channel encoding) SACD (5.1 channel encoding) Standard DTS-ES (Matrix/Discrete) DTS-ES Matrix+THX CINEMA...
  • Page 100 Additional information SBch Processing Input signal format SBch Dolby Digital Plus Processing Dolby TrueHD AUTO DTS-HD (Automatically DTS-HD Master Audio selects 6.1/7.1 WMA9 Pro channel decoding) (6.1/7.1 channel) Dolby TrueHD (176.4 kHz/192 kHz) (5.1 channel) Dolby Digital EX (6.1 channel flagged) DTS-ES (6.1 channel sources/6.1 channel flagged)

  • Page 101: Stream Direct With Different Input Signal Formats

    Additional information 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 33) you have selected. Stereo (2 channel) signal formats Surround Back speaker(s) Connected Not connected...

  • Page 102: Specifications

    Additional information Specifications Amplifier section Continuous average power output of 110 watts* per channel, min., at 8 ohms, from 20 Hz to 20 000 Hz with no more than 0.09 %** total harmonic distortion (front). Continuous Power Output (20 Hz to 20 kHz, 8 Ω, 0.09 %) Front.

  • Page 103: Cleaning The Unit

    Additional information Cleaning the unit • Use a polishing cloth or dry cloth to wipe off dust and dirt. • When the surface is dirty, wipe with a soft cloth dipped in some neutral cleanser diluted five or six times with water, and wrung out well, and then wipe again with a dry cloth.
  • Page 104 Should this product require service in the U.S.A. and you wish to locate the nearest Pioneer Authorized Independent Service Company, or if you wish to purchase replacement parts, operating instructions, service manuals, or accessories, please call the number shown below.

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