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- Page 1 AUDIO/VIDEO MULTI-CHANNEL RECEIVER VSX-1019AH VSX-919AH -K/-S Operating Instructions...
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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 Voltage selector (Multi-voltage models only) You can find the voltage selector switch on the rear panel of multi-voltage models. The factory setting for the voltage selector is 220 V. Please set it to the correct voltage for your country or region. •...
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Page 4: 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 5 Specifications......119 Cleaning the unit ..... 120 Pioneer Authorized Distributors ..121...
- Page 6 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. Before you start •...
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Page 7: Before You Start
Before you start Chapter 1: Before you start Checking what’s in the box Please check that you’ve received the following supplied accessories: • Setup microphone (cable: 5 m) • Remote control unit • AA size IEC R6 dry cell batteries (to confirm system operation) x2 •... -
Page 8: Controls And Displays
Controls and displays Chapter 2: Controls and displays Front panel STANDBY/ON BAND INPUT SELECTOR PHONES INPUT SELECTOR dial Use to select an input function. STANDBY/ON Switches the receiver between on and standby. Power indicator lights when the receiver is on. When the KURO LINK function is set to ON, the power indicator lights dimly when the power is in standby. -
Page 9: Display
Controls and displays PHONES jack Use to connect headphones. When the headphones are connected, there is no sound output from the speakers. 10 Listening mode buttons AUTO SURR/ALC/STREAM DIRECT – Switches between Auto Surround (page 52), Auto level control mode and Stream Direct mode (page 55). - Page 10 Controls and displays S.RTRV Lights when the Sound Retriever function is active (page 64). MULTI-ZONE Lights when the MULTI-ZONE feature is active (page 68). DSD PCM – Light during DSD (Direct Stream Digital) to PCM conversion with SACDs. PCM – Lights during playback of PCM signals.
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Page 11: Remote Control
Controls and displays Remote control RECEIVER SOURCE HDMI CD-R VIDEO iPod USB TUNER INPUT SELECT SIGNAL SEL MCACC SLEEP SBch A.ATT DIMMER D.ACCESS CH LEVEL CLASS ENTER MASTER INPUT VOLUME TV CONTROL MUTE AUDIO VIDEO PARAMETER PARAMETER LIST TUNE TOOLS TOP MENU T.EDIT BAND... - Page 12 Controls and displays Press TUNER first to access: D.ACCESS – After pressing, you can access a radio station directly using the number buttons (page 50). CLASS – Switches between the seven banks (classes) of radio station presets (page 51). TV CONTROL buttons These buttons are dedicated to control the TV assigned to TV operation selector switch.
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Page 13: Operating Range Of Remote Control Unit
Controls and displays AUDIO – Changes the audio or channel on DVD or BD discs. DISPLAY – Switches between named station presets and radio frequencies. CH +/– – Use to select channels for DVD/ DVR units. 10 REMOTE SETUP – Use to input the preset code when making remote control settings and to set the remote control mode (page 72). -
Page 14: 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 page explains the kinds of components you can connect to make up your home theater system. Rear panel HDMI ASSIGNABLE... -
Page 15: Determining The Speakers' Application
Connecting your equipment Determining the speakers’ application Surround sound with a strong sense of presence can be enjoyed by connecting 7 speakers and 1 subwoofer. It is also possible to achieve high sound quality using bi-amp connections and to enjoy music in other rooms using the MULTI-ZONE feature. -
Page 16: Other Speaker Connection
Connecting your equipment [4] 5.1ch surround & Speaker B connection With these connections you can simultaneously enjoy 5.1-channel surround sound in the main zone with stereo playback of the same sound on the B speakers. • Surr Back System setting: Speaker B Front left Center... -
Page 17: Placing The Speakers
Connecting your equipment Placing the speakers To achieve the best possible surround sound, install your speakers as shown below. 5.1 channel surround system: Center Front left Subwoofer 120° 120° Surround left 6.1 channel surround system: Center Front left Subwoofer 120° 120°... -
Page 18: Connecting The Speakers
Connecting your equipment Connecting the speakers 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. CAUTION • These speaker terminals carry HAZARDOUS LIVE voltage. To prevent the risk of electric shock when connecting or disconnecting the speaker cables, disconnect the power cord before touching... -
Page 19: 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 20: Bi-Amping Your Speakers
Connecting your equipment Bi-amping your speakers Bi-amp compatible speaker High Front left BD IN ASSIGNABLE AUDIO ZONE 2 (DVD) (DVR) MONITOR VIDEO COMPONENT VIDEO VSX-1019AH Bi-amping is when you connect the high frequency driver and low frequency driver of your speakers to different amplifiers for better crossover performance. -
Page 21: Selecting The Surr Back System
Connecting your equipment Selecting the Surr Back system The surround back terminals can be used for bi-amping, Speaker B and ZONE 2 connections, in addition to for the surround back speakers. Make this setting according to the application. ZONE 2 setup With these connections you can simultaneously enjoy 5.1-channel surround sound in the main zone with stereo playback... -
Page 22: About The Audio Connection
Connecting your equipment About the audio connection There are several types of audio input and output terminals on this receiver. The receiver selects the first available signal in the following order: Types of cables and terminals HDMI Digital (Coaxial) Digital (Optical) RCA (Analog) (White/Red) •... -
Page 23: Connecting Your Tv And Playback Components
If you have an HDMI or DVI (with HDCP) equipped component (Blu-ray disc player, etc.), you can connect it to this receiver using a commercially available HDMI cable. If the TV and playback components support the Pioneer KURO LINK feature, the convenient KURO LINK functions can be used (see KURO LINK on page 59). - Page 24 Connecting your equipment • The sound of the TV cannot be heard over the receiver if the TV is connected using an HDMI cable. If you want to listen to the sound of the TV over the receiver, connect the receiver and TV with audio cables.
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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. VSX-1019AH BD IN ASSIGNABLE AUDIO ZONE 2 ( DVD ) (DVR) -
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. -
Page 27: Connecting A Satellite/Cable Receiver Or Other Set-Top Box
Connecting your equipment • If your DVD player has multichannel analog outputs, you can connect these instead. See also see Connecting the multichannel analog inputs on page 28. • The input functions below are assigned by default to the receiver’s different input terminals. -
Page 28: Connecting An Hdd/Dvd Recorder, Vcr And Other Video Sources
Connecting your equipment Connecting an HDD/DVD recorder, VCR 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 VCRs. 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 29: 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. This receiver features five stereo audio-only inputs. One of these inputs have corresponding outputs for use with audio recorders. Most digital components also have analog connections. -
Page 30: Connecting Am/Fm Antennas
Connecting your equipment Connecting AM/FM antennas 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 below). LOOP UNBAL ANTENNA fig. a fig. b Pull off the protective shields of both AM antenna wires. -
Page 31: Multi-Zone Setup
Connecting your equipment MULTI-ZONE setup This receiver can power up to two independent systems in separate rooms after you have made the proper MULTI-ZONE connections. Different sources can be playing in two zones at the same time or, depending on your needs, the same source can also be used. -
Page 32: 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 33: Connecting A Component To The Front Panel Inputs
Connecting your equipment Connect the CONTROL OUT jack of that component to the CONTROL IN jack of another Pioneer component. Use a cable with a mono mini-plug on each end for the connection. VSX-1019AH BD IN ASSIGNABLE AUDIO ZONE 2... -
Page 34: Connecting An Ipod
Connecting your equipment Connecting an iPod This receiver has a dedicated iPod terminal that will allow you to control playback of audio content from your iPod using the controls of this receiver. • Switch the receiver into standby then use the supplied iPod cable to connect your iPod or iPhone to the iPod/iPhone/USB terminal on the front panel of this receiver. -
Page 35: Plugging In The Receiver
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 plug one supplied with this unit. -
Page 36: Basic Setup
Basic Setup Chapter 4: Basic Setup Switching the speaker impedance We recommend using speakers of 8 Ω with this system, but it is possible to switch the impedance setting if you plan to use speakers with a 6 Ω impedance rating. Switch the receiver into standby. -
Page 37: Automatically Setting Up For Surround Sound
Basic Setup Select ‘System Setup’ from the HOME MENU. Select ‘OSD Language’ from the System Setup menu. 4.SystemSetup A/V RECEIVER a.Manual SP Setup b. Input Setup c. OSD Language d. Other Setup 4c.OSD Language A/V RECEIVER Language : English Exit Return Exit Select the desired language. - Page 38 Basic Setup Switch on the receiver and your TV. Connect the microphone to the MCACC SETUP MIC jack on the front panel. • Push down on the PUSH OPEN tab to access the MCACC SETUP MIC jack. Place the microphone so that it’s about ear level at your normal listening position (use a tripod if possible).
- Page 39 Basic Setup 1a.Full Auto MCACC A/V RECEIVER Now Analyzing... Environment Check Ambient Noise : OK Microphone Speaker YES/NO 1a.Full Auto MCACC A/V RECEIVER Exit Cancel RETRY Exit The configuration shown on-screen should reflect the actual speakers you have. • If you see an ERR message (or the speaker configuration displayed isn’t correct), there may be a problem with the speaker connection.
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Page 40: Problems When Using The Auto Mcacc Setup
Basic Setup Problems when using the Auto MCACC Setup If the room environment is not optimal for the Auto MCACC Setup (too much background noise, echo off the walls, obstacles blocking the speakers from the microphone) the final settings may be incorrect. Check for household appliances (air conditioner, fridge, fan, etc.), that may be affecting the environment and switch them off if necessary. -
Page 41: Input Function Default And Possible Settings
Basic Setup When you’re finished, proceed to the settings for other inputs. There are three 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. Start by switching on the playback component (for example a DVD player), your TV subwoofer (if you have one), then the receiver (press ... -
Page 43: Playing A Source With Hdmi Connection
• 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 Back Audio Files Stored On An Ipod
Basic playback Press iPod USB on the remote control to switch the receiver to the iPod/USB. Loading appears in the GUI screen while the receiver verifies the connection and retrieves data from the iPod. When the display shows iPod top menu you’re ready to play music from the iPod. - Page 45 Basic playback Navigation through categories on your iPod looks like this: Playlists Songs Artists Albums Songs Albums Songs Songs Podcasts Genres Artists Albums Songs Composers Albums Songs Audiobooks Shuffle Songs • You can play all of the songs in a particular category by selecting the All item at the top of each category list.
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Page 46: Playing A Usb Device
(MP3 players) of format FAT16/32. It is not possible to connect this unit 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 47: Basic Playback Controls
Basic playback Use / to select ‘Music’ from the USB Top menu. USB Top A/V RECEIVER Music Photos Slideshow Setup Music Top Menu A/V RECEIVER Folder1 Folder2 1 / 3 Folder3 Music1 Music2 Music3 Music4 Music5 1 / 9 Use / to select a folder, then press ENTER to browse that folder. -
Page 48: Playing Back Photo Files Stored On A Usb Memory Device
Basic playback Playing back photo files stored on a USB memory device Use / to select ‘Photos’ from the USB Top menu. USB Top A/V RECEIVER Music Photos Slideshow Setup 2 / 3 Use / to select a folder, then press ENTER to browse that folder. -
Page 49: About Playable File Formats
Basic playback About playable file formats The USB function of this receiver supports the following file formats. Note that some file formats are not available for playback although they are listed as playable file formats. Music files Category Extension Stream .mp3 MPEG-1, 2, 2.5 Audio Layer-3... -
Page 50: 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 51: Saving Station Presets
Basic playback Saving station presets If you often listen to a particular radio station, it’s convenient to have the receiver store the frequency for easy recall whenever you want to listen to that station. This saves the effort of manually tuning in each time. This receiver can memorize up to 63 stations, stored in seven banks, or classes (A to G) of 9 stations each. -
Page 52: 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 for the simplest, most direct listening option is the Auto Surround feature. -
Page 53: Using The Advanced Surround Effects
Listening to your system With two channel sources, you can select from: • 2 Pro Logic IIx MOVIE – Up to 7.1 channel sound, especially suited to movie sources • 2 Pro Logic IIx MUSIC – Up to 7.1 channel sound, especially suited to music sources •... -
Page 54: Listening In Stereo
Listening to your system • UNPLUGGED – Suitable for acoustic music sources • EXT.STEREO – Gives multichannel sound to a stereo source, using all of your speakers • PHONES SURR – When listening through headphones, you can still get the effect of overall surround. -
Page 55: 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. •... -
Page 56: Using The Virtual Surround Back Mode
Listening to your system Using the Virtual Surround Back mode • Default setting: OFF When you’re not using surround back speakers, selecting this mode allows you to hear a virtual surround back channel through your surround speakers. You can choose to listen to sources with no surround back channel information, or if the material sounds better in the format (for example, 5.1) for which... -
Page 57: Selecting Mcacc Presets
Listening to your system 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 video game close to the TV). -
Page 58: Better Sound Using Phase Control
Listening to your system – WMA9 Pro lights to indicate that a WMA9 Pro signal is being decoded. • HDMI is not assigned by default. To select an HDMI signal, conduct the input setup procedure (see The Input Setup menu on page 40). -
Page 59: Kuro Link
Chapter 7: KURO LINK Synchronized operation with a KURO LINK- compatible Pioneer flat screen TV or Blu-ray disc player or with a component of another make that supports the KURO LINK function is possible when the component is connected to the receiver using an HDMI cable. -
Page 60: Cautions On The Kuro Link 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 a CD is played or HDMI reauthentication is performed (the HDMI... -
Page 61: Kuro Link Setup
KURO LINK KURO LINK Setup You must adjust the settings of this receiver as well as KURO LINK-compatible connected components in order to make use of the KURO LINK function. For more information see the operating instructions for each component. RECEIVER Press , then press Home Menu. -
Page 62: Before Using Synchronization
HDMI. The operations below can also be used on Pioneer KURO LINK-compatible flat screen TVs. • When the receiver’s volume is adjusted or the sound is muted, the volume status is displayed on the flat screen TV’s screen. -
Page 63: 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 64 Using other functions Setting What it does Adjusts the amount of bass. BASS Adjusts the amount of treble. TREBLE S.RTRV With the Sound Retriever function, DSP processing is used to (Sound Retriever) compensate for the loss of audio data upon compression, improving the sound’s sense of density and modulation.
- Page 65 Using other functions Setting What it does Provides a better blend of the front speakers by spreading the C. WIDTH center channel between the front right and left speakers, making (Center Width) it sound wider (higher settings) or narrower (lower settings). (Applicable only when using a center speaker)
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Page 66: Setting The Video Options
Using other functions Setting the Video options There are a number of additional picture settings you can make using the VIDEO PARAMETER menu. The defaults, if not stated, are listed in bold. Important • Note that if an option cannot be selected on the VIDEO PARAMETER menu, it is unavailable due to the current source, setting and status of the receiver. - Page 67 Using other functions Setting What it does c,e,f This setting optimizes the picture for film material when the video PCINEMA output is set to progressive. Usually set to AUTO; but try (PureCinema) switching to OFF if the picture appears unnatural. Additionally, certain PAL movie video (576i, 25 frames/second STB video output or DVD disc playback, etc.) that contain film progressive material cannot be recognized as such by this...
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Page 68: Switching The Speaker System
Using other functions Switching the speaker system If you selected Speaker B in Surround back speaker setting on page 93, three speaker system settings are possible using SPEAKERS. If you selected Normal, Front Bi-Amp or ZONE 2, the button will simply switch your main speaker system on or off. -
Page 69: Making An Audio Or A Video Recording
Using other functions Use the MASTER VOLUME dial to adjust the volume for the sub zone. This is only possible if you selected the Variable volume control in ZONE Audio Setup on page 98. When you’re finished, press MULTI-ZONE CONTROL again to return to the main zone controls. -
Page 70: Reducing The Level Of An Analog Signal
Using other functions Prepare the recorder. Insert a blank tape, MD, video etc. into the recording device and set the recording levels. Refer to the instructions that came with the recorder if you are unsure how to do this. Most video recorders set the audio recording level automatically—check the component’s instruction manual if you’re unsure. -
Page 71: 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. Switch the receiver into standby. -
Page 72: Controlling The Rest Of Your System
Controlling the rest of your system Chapter 9: Controlling the rest of your system Operating multiple receivers The remote control included with this receiver can be used to operate up to three other receivers (of the same model as this receiver) in addition to this receiver. -
Page 73: Resetting The Remote Control Presets
Controlling the rest of your system When the preset code is fully input, the LED flashes once to indicate that the setting is completed. Repeat steps 1 through 3 for the other components you want to control. To try out the remote control, switch the component on or off (into standby) by pressing ... - Page 74 Controlling the rest of your system Button(s) SOURCE POWER ON/ Number numerics buttons • (dot) • (dot) ENTER ENTER (CLASS) EXIT/INFO TOOLS/ GUIDE/EPG /// /// ENTER ENTER HOME MENU HOME MENU HOME MENU HOME MENU - RETURN HDD (Red) DVD (Green) Green Yellow...
- Page 75 Controlling the rest of your system CD/CD-R/ Button(s) SACD SOURCE POWER ON/ POWER ON/ Number numerics numerics buttons • (dot) >10/CLEAR ENTER ENTER DISK/ENTER OPEN/CLOSE (CLASS) TOP MENU LEGATO LINK /// /// ENTER ENTER SACD SETUP RETURN ...
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Page 76: The Advanced Mcacc Menu
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. The acoustic... -
Page 77: Automatic Mcacc (Expert)
The Advanced MCACC menu Automatic MCACC (Expert) If your setup requires more detailed settings than those provided in Automatically setting up for surround sound (Auto MCACC) on page 37, you can customize your setup options below. You can calibrate your system differently for up to six different MCACC presets useful if you have different listening positions depending on the type of source (for example,... - Page 78 The Advanced MCACC menu • Auto MCACC – The default is ALL (recommended), but you can limit the system calibration to only one setting (to save time) if you want. options are ALL, Keep SP System, Speaker Setting, Channel Level, Speaker Distance and EQ Pro &...
- Page 79 The Advanced MCACC menu When you’re finished setting the options, select START then press ENTER. Follow the instructions on-screen. • Make sure the microphone is connected. • If you’re using a subwoofer, it is automatically detected every time you switch on the system. Make sure it is on and the volume is turned up.
- Page 80 The Advanced MCACC menu Make sure ‘OK’ is selected, then press ENTER. A progress report is displayed on-screen while the receiver outputs more test tones to determine the optimum receiver settings for channel level, speaker distance, and Acoustic Calibration EQ. 1b.Auto MCACC A/V RECEIVER Now Analyzing...
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Page 81: Manual Mcacc Setup
The Advanced MCACC menu Manual MCACC setup You can use the settings in the Manual MCACC setup menu to make detailed adjustments when you’re more familiar with the system. Before making these settings, you should have already completed Automatically setting up for surround sound (Auto MCACC) on page 37. -
Page 82: Fine Channel Level
The Advanced MCACC menu Fine Channel Level • Default setting: 0.0dB (all channels) You can achieve better surround sound by properly adjusting the overall balance of your speaker system. You can adjust the Channel Level of each speaker in 0.5 dB increments. The following setting can help you make detailed adjustments that you may not achieve using the Manual speaker setup on page 93. - Page 83 The Advanced MCACC menu Select ‘Fine SP Distance’ from the Manual MCACC setup menu. 1c.Manual MCACC A/V RECEIVER 1. Fine Channel Level 2. Fine SP Distance 3. Standing Wave 4. EQ Adjust 5. EQ Professional 1c2.Fine SP Distance A/V RECEIVER MCACC : M1.MEMORY 1 Reference Ch : Exit...
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Page 84: Standing Wave
The Advanced MCACC menu Standing Wave • Default setting: ON /ATT 0.0dB (all filters) Acoustic standing waves occur when, under certain conditions, sound waves from your speaker system resonate mutually with sound waves reflected off the walls in your listening area. -
Page 85: Acoustic Calibration Eq Professional
The Advanced MCACC menu Select ‘EQ Adjust’ from the Manual MCACC setup menu. 1c.Manual MCACC A/V RECEIVER 1. Fine Channel Level 2. Fine SP Distance 3. Standing Wave 4. EQ Adjust 5. EQ Professional Exit Select the channel(s) you want and adjust to your liking. - Page 86 The Advanced MCACC menu Using Acoustic Calibration EQ Professional Select ‘EQ Professional’, then press ENTER. 1c.Manual MCACC A/V RECEIVER 1. Fine Channel Level 2. Fine SP Distance 3. Standing Wave 4. EQ Adjust 5. EQ Professional 1c5.EQ Professional A/V RECEIVER a.
- Page 87 The Advanced MCACC menu If you selected ‘Reverb View’, you can check the reverb characteristics for each channel. Press RETURN when you’re done. 1c5b.Reverb View A/V RECEIVER Channel Front M1.MEMORY 1 Frequency : 63Hz SYMMETRY Calibration : After 16 kHz 63.0 8 kHz 61.0...
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Page 88: Checking Mcacc Data
The Advanced MCACC menu Checking MCACC Data At the procedure of Automatically setting up for surround sound (Auto MCACC) on page 37, the procedure of Automatic MCACC (Expert) on page 77 or after fine-adjusting at Manual MCACC setup on page 81, you can check your calibrated settings using the GUI screen. -
Page 89: Speaker Distance
The Advanced MCACC menu Select ‘Channel Level’ from the MCACC Data Check menu. 2b.Channel Level A/V RECEIVER MCACC : M1.MEMORY 1 0.0 dB 0.0 dB 0.0 dB 0.0 dB 0.0 dB 0.0 dB 0.0 dB 0.0 dB Exit When ‘MCACC’ is highlighted, use / to select the MCACC preset you want to check. -
Page 90: Data Management
The Advanced MCACC menu Data Management This system allows you to store up to six MCACC presets, allowing you to calibrate your system for different listening positions (or frequency adjustments for the same listening position). This is useful for alternate settings to match the kind of source you’re listening to and where you’re sitting (for example, watching movies from a sofa, or playing a video... -
Page 91: 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 81), we recommend copying your current settings to an unused MCACC preset. Instead of just a flat EQ curve, this will give you a reference point from which to start. -
Page 92: The System And The Other Setup
The system and the other setup Chapter 11: The system and the other setup 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 93: Manual Speaker Setup
The system and the other setup 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 94: Speaker Setting
The system and the other setup Select the surround back speaker setting. • Normal – Select for normal home theater use with surround back speakers in your main (speaker system A) setup. • Speaker B – Select to use the (surround back) B speaker terminals to listen to stereo playback in another room (see Switching the speaker system on page 68). -
Page 95: Channel Level
The system and the other setup • SB – Select the number of surround back speakers you have (one, two or none). Select LARGEx2 or LARGEx1 if your surround back speakers reproduce bass frequencies effectively. Select SMALLx2 or SMALLx1 to send bass frequencies to the other speakers or subwoofer. -
Page 96: Speaker Distance
The system and the other setup Confirm your selected setup option. The test tones will start after you press ENTER. 4a3.Channel Level A/V RECEIVER CAUTION Loud test tones will be output. Please wait...** Exit Adjust the level of each channel using / . -
Page 97: X-Curve
If you are doing this for the first time, you may want to adjust these settings in order: • KURO LINK Setup – Synchronizes this receiver with your Pioneer component supporting KURO LINK (see KURO LINK Setup on page 61). -
Page 98: Multi Channel Input Setup
The system and the other setup • Remote Control Mode Setup – Sets this receiver’s remote control mode (page 100). • Flicker Reduction – Adjusts the way the GUI screen looks (page 100). Make the adjustments necessary for each setting, pressing RETURN to confirm after each screen. -
Page 99: Power On Level Setup
The system and the other 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. With the Fixed setting, the source is sent from... -
Page 100: Remote Control Mode Setup
The system and the other setup Remote Control Mode Setup • Default setting: 1 This sets this receiver’s remote control mode to prevent erroneous operation when multiple units of the receiver are being used. Select ‘Remote Control Mode Setup’ from the Other Setup menu. 4d.Other Setup A/V RECEIVER 1. -
Page 101: Additional Information
Sometimes the trouble may lie in another component. Investigate the other components and electrical appliances being used. If the trouble cannot be rectified even after exercising the checks listed below, ask your nearest Pioneer authorized independent service company to carry out repair work. -
Page 102: No Sound
• There is a problem with the receiver’s power unit or fan. Try turning on the power after 1 minute. If the same thing happens, the receiver is damaged. Unplug the receiver from the wall and call a Pioneer authorized independent service company. (Other symptoms may appear when the power is turned on.) •... - Page 103 Additional information Symptom Remedy No sound from surround • If the source does not have 6.1 playback channels, make sure that surround back speakers. back channel processing is set to SBch ON and a surround mode is selected (see Listening in surround sound on page 52). (Continued) •...
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Page 104: 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 105: Video
Additional information Video Symptom Remedy No image is output when an • Check the video connections of the source component (see page 28). input is selected. • For HDMI, or when digital video conversion is set to OFF and a TV and another component are connected with different cords (in Setting the Video options on page 66), you must connect your TV to this receiver using the same type of video cable as you used to connect your video component. -
Page 106: Settings
Additional information Settings Symptom The Auto MCACC Setup continually shows an error. After using the Auto MCACC Setup, the speaker size setting is incorrect. Can’t adjust the Fine Speaker Distance setting (page 82) properly. The display shows KEY LOCK ON when you try to make settings. -
Page 107: Output
Additional information Professional Calibration EQ graphical output Symptom Remedy The EQ response displayed in • There are cases where the graph does not appear flat (even when selecting the graphical output ALL CH ADJ in the Auto MCACC Setup) due to adjustments made to following calibration does not compensate for room characteristics to achieve optimal sound. -
Page 108: 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 jack (see Operating other Pioneer components with this unit’s sensor on page 32). • If the battery ran down, the preset codes may have been cleared. Re-enter the preset codes. -
Page 109: Hdmi
Additional information HDMI Symptom Remedy The HDMI indicator blinks • Check all the points below. continuously. No picture or sound. • This receiver is HDCP-compatible. Check that the components you are connecting are also HDCP-compatible. If they are not, please connect them using the component or composite video jacks. -
Page 110: Important Information Regarding The Hdmi Connection
Additional information Symptom Amp-linked operation not possible using KURO LINK function. 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). -
Page 111: Usb Interface
Additional information USB interface Symptoms Causes The folders/files stored on The folders/files are currently stored a USB memory device are in a region other than the FAT (File not displayed. Allocation Table) region. The number of levels in a folder is more than 8. -
Page 112: 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. -
Page 113: 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 Corporation 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 114: 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 115: Preset Code List
There are also cases where only certain functions may be controllable after assigning the proper preset code. General Haier 10037, 10587 Hankook 10178, 10180 Pioneer 10166, 10679, 11633, Hannspree 11351 12171 Havermy 10093 Action 10650... - Page 116 Sony 10810 SVA 10587 Syntax 11610 Tatung 11719, 11839, 11857 Teac 11812 Toshiba 12203 Uniden 12122 General Pioneer 20042, 20058, 20067, 20081, 22306 Aiwa 20037, 20348, 21291 Anam 20037, 20162, 20226, 20278 Anam National 20162, 20226, 21562 Audio-Technica 20058 Awa 20043...
- Page 117 Toshiba 31769 Sony 31516 Xbox 32083 Sylvania 30675 Toshiba 31639 General Kenwood 70028, 70036, 70037, 70626 Pioneer 70032, 70468, 71087 Marantz 70029, 70157, CCE 70157 70180, 70626 Denon 70034, 70626 Matsui 70157 DMX Electronics 70157 Onkyo 70101, 70381, 70868, Hitachi 70032...
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Page 118: Cassette Deck
Additional information Laser Disc Player Pioneer 30241, 32447 Denon 30241 Cassette Deck Pioneer 40027, 42446 JVC 40244 Denon 40076 Kenwood 40070 Inkel 40070 Marantz 40029 Pioneer 71063 Onkyo 70868 Digital Tape Pioneer 40019 Onkyo 40019 Video Accessory Pioneer 01010 Claritas 01272... -
Page 119: Specifications
Additional information Specifications • These specifications are applicable when the power supply is 120 V. Audio section Maximum power output Front, Center, Surround, Surround Back ..170 W per channel (1 kHz, 6 Ω, 10 %) Rated power output Front, Center, Surround, Surround Back . -
Page 120: 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 121: Pioneer Authorized Distributors
SINGAPORE PIONEER ASIACENTRE PTE LTD. Domestic Service Dept. 253, Alexandra Road #04-01 Singapore, 159936 TEL: 64727555 TAIWAN PIONEER HIGH FIDELITY TAIWAN CO., LTD. 13th Floor, No44, Chung Shan North Rd Sec.2, Taipei TEL: (02)25213166 THAILAND PIONEER ELECTRONICS (THAILAND) CO., LTD. - Page 122 253 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 Published by Pioneer Corporation.