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Pioneer Elite VSX-33 Operating Instructions Manual

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  • Page 1 Operating Instructions VSX- VSX- 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: VSX-33 / VSX-32 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 ........50 Wireless music play .
  • Page 7 12 Additional information Speaker Setting Guide ......88 Positional relationship between speakers and monitor ........89 Troubleshooting.
  • 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

    Features • 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. • HDMI (Ver.1.4 with 3D, Audio Return Channel) A compatible component is required to use the above function.

  • Page 10: Installing The Receiver

    Before you start Installing the receiver • When installing this unit, make sure to put it on a level and stable surface. Don’t install it on the following places: – on a color TV (the screen may distort) – near a cassette deck (or close to a device that gives off a magnetic field).

  • 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: Front Panel

    Controls and displays STEREO – Switches between stereo playback and Front Stage Surround Advance modes (page 54). STANDARD – Press for Standard decoding and to switch various modes (2 Pro Logic, Neo:6, etc.) (page 52). ADV SURR – Use to switch between the various surround modes (page 53).

  • Page 13: Display

    Controls and displays TUNER EDIT – Use with TUNE /, PRESET / and ENTER to memorize and name stations for recall (page 45). Indicators ADVANCED MCACC – Lights when EQ is set to ON in the AUDIO PARAMETER menu (page 59). PQLS –...
  • Page 14 Controls and displays 2 TrueHD – Lights with Dolby TrueHD decoding. DTS – Lights with DTS decoding. DTS HD – Lights with DTS-HD decoding. 96/24 – Lights with DTS 96/24 decoding. WMA9 Pro – Lights to indicate that a WMA9 Pro signal is being decoded.

  • Page 15: 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. Important •...
  • Page 16 Connecting your equipment Note • The input functions below are assigned by default to the receiver’s different input terminals. Refer to The Input Setup menu on page 39 to change the assignments if other connections are used. Input function Digital COAX-1 TV/SAT OPT-1...

  • 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 High Bi-amp compatible speaker HDMI ASSIGNABLE COMPONENT VIDEO ASSIGNABLE (DVD) (DVR/BDR) ZONE2 ZONE3 MONITOR AM LOOP FM UNBAL 75 SPEAKERS Class 2 Wiring RS-232C ANTENNA 12 V TRIGGER (OUTPUT 12 V (OUTPUT TOTAL 150 mA MAX) 150 mA MAX)

  • 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 39), 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 56).

  • 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 39).

  • 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 39).

  • Page 29: About The Wma9 Pro Decoder

    Connecting your equipment About the WMA9 Pro decoder This unit has an on-board Windows Media™ Audio 9 Professional (WMA9 Pro) decoder, so it is possible to playback WMA9 Pro-encoded audio using HDMI, coaxial or optical digital connection when connected to a WMA9 Pro-compatible player.

  • 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). AM LOOP ANTENNA fig. a fig. b Pull off the protective shields of both AM antenna wires.

  • Page 31: Making Multi-Zone Connections

    Connecting your equipment Making MULTI-ZONE connections It is possible to make these connections if you have a separate TV and speakers for your primary (ZONE 2) sub zone, and a separate amplifier (and speakers) for your secondary (ZONE 3) sub zone. You will also need a separate amplifier if you are not using the MULTI-ZONE setup using speaker terminals (ZONE 2) below for your primary sub zone.

  • Page 32: Connecting To The Network Through Lan Interface

    2 The Bluetooth ADAPTER (AS-BT100) is sold separately. 3 • 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 Optional Bluetooth ®...

  • Page 33: Connecting An Xm Radio Tuner (Vsx-33 Only)

    Connecting your equipment Connecting an XM Radio tuner (VSX-33 only) After purchasing an XM Mini-Tuner and Home Dock (both sold separately), you will also need to activate the XM Radio service to begin receiving broadcasts. ADAPTER PORT LAN ( 10/100 ) (OUTPUT 5 V 100 mA MAX) COAXIAL...

  • Page 34: Connecting A Usb Device

    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 MASTER VOLUME for using the software are also available here.

  • Page 35: 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 36: Switching Components On And Off Using The 12 Volt Trigger

    If you find it damaged, 12 V TRIGGER (OUTPUT 12 V TOTAL 150 mA MAX) 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 37: 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 38 Basic Setup If you have a tripod, use it to place the microphone so that it’s about ear level at your normal listening position. If you do not have a tripod, use some other object to install the microphone. The Full Auto MCACC display appears once the microphone is connected.

  • Page 39: Problems When Using The Auto Mcacc Setup

    Basic Setup • If Reverse Phase is displayed, the speaker’s wiring (+ and –) may be inverted. Check the speaker connections. – If the connections were wrong, turn off the power, disconnect the power cord, then reconnect properly. After this, perform the Full Auto MCACC procedure again.

  • Page 40: Input Function Default And Possible Settings

    Basic Setup • Input Skip – When set to ON, that input is skipped when selecting the input using INPUT SELECT. (DVD and other inputs can be still be selected directly with the input function buttons.) • 12V Trigger1/2 – After connecting a component to one of the 12 volt triggers (see Switching components on and off using the 12 volt trigger on page 36), select MAIN, ZONE 2, ZONE 3 (VSX-33 only) or OFF for the...

  • Page 41: Basic Playback

    • 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 42: Playing Back Audio Files Stored On An Ipod

    4 • 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 43: Playing Back Audio Files Stored On A Usb Memory Device

    Basic playback Playing back audio files stored on a USB memory device The maximum number of levels that you can select in Step 2 (below) is 8. Also, you can display and play back up to 30 000 folders and files within a USB memory device.

  • Page 44: 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 .wav...

  • Page 45: 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 46: Listening To Internet Radio Stations

    Basic playback Listening to Internet radio stations Internet radio is an audio broadcasting service transmitted via the Internet. Internet radio stations broadcasting a variety of services from every corner of the world. Some are hosted, managed, and broadcast by private individuals while others are by the corresponding traditional terrestrial radio stations or radio networks.

  • Page 47: Listening To Satellite Radio

    Basic playback Select ‘Internet Radio Setting’. The following programming screen will be shown on the browser. Pioneer Internet Radio Setting Title J-POP Update Connection OK http://www.xxxxxxx.net:9500 Title Update Connection OK Title Rock Update Connection OK http://www.xxxxxxx.com:8096 Title Classic Update Connection OK http://www.yyyyyyy.com:8800...

  • Page 48: Using Xm Hd Surround

    Basic playback Press / to enter the XM Channel Guide, navigate through the channels one at time with /, then press ENTER to listen to the XM radio broadcast. • To browse by genre, first press CATEGORY, use / to select a genre, then press ENTER. •...

  • Page 49: Saving Channel Presets

    Basic playback • If after pressing SIRIUS the display shows Antenna Error, try disconnecting the antenna and reconnecting. If the display shows Check Sirius Tuner, check the connection of the AC adapter and this receiver to the SiriusConnect™ tuner. After connecting, you will be able to use this receiver to select channels and navigate categories using the GUI screen display.

  • Page 50: 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 51: 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 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 the simplest, most direct listening option is the Auto Surround feature.

  • Page 53: Using The Home Thx Modes

    Listening to your system • XM HD Surround (VSX-33 only) – 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 54: Listening In Stereo

    Listening to your system • TV SURROUND – Provides surround sound for both mono and stereo TV sources • ADVANCED GAME – Suitable for video games • SPORTS – Suitable for sports programs • CLASSICAL – Gives a large concert hall-type sound •...

  • Page 55: 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 56: 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 57: 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 58: 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 59: 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 60 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 61: Setting The Video Options

    Using other functions k.• You can’t use the Virtual Front Height 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. • The Virtual Front Height mode cannot be used when no surround speaker is connected.

  • Page 62: Switching The Speaker Terminals

    Using other functions d.This setting is only displayed when the video signals below are being input: • 480i, 576i, 480p, 576p, 720p, 1080i analog video signals • 480i, 576i, 480p, 576p, 720p, 1080i, 1080p, 1080p24 HDMI video signals e.• This setting is valid for component outputs and HDMI output. •...

  • Page 63: Making An Audio Or A Video Recording

    Using other functions MULTI-ZONE remote controls Set the MULTI-ZONE operation switch to ZONE 2 or ZONE 3 to operate the corresponding zone. The following table shows the possible MULTI-ZONE remote controls: Button What it does  Switches on/off power in the sub zone. INPUT SELECT Use to select the input function in the sub zone.

  • Page 64: Switching The Hdmi Output (Vsx-33 Only)

    Using other functions Switching the HDMI output (VSX-33 only) Set which terminal to use when outputting video and audio signals from the HDMI output terminals. The HDMI OUT1 terminal is compatible with the Control with HDMI function. RECEIVER • Press , then press HDMI OUT.

  • Page 65: Default System Settings

    Using other functions Default system settings Setting Digital Video Conversion SPEAKERS Speaker System Speaker Setting Front Center FH/FW Surr Surround Position Crossover X-Curve THX Audio Setting DIMMER Network Standby Inputs See Input function default and possible settings on page 40. HDMI HDMI Audio HDMI output (VSX-33 only)

  • Page 66: Controlling The Rest Of Your System

    Controlling the rest of your system Chapter 9: Controlling the rest of your system Operating multiple receivers Up to four receivers can be operated discretely using this receiver's remote control when using multiple receivers, provided they are of the same model as this receiver. The receiver to be operated is switched by inputting the preset code to set the remote control setting.

  • Page 67: Programming Signals From Other Remote Controls

    Note 1 The remote can store about 120 preset codes from other components (this has been tested with codes of Pioneer format only). 2 • Note that interference from TVs or other devices will sometimes result in the remote control learning the wrong signal.

  • Page 68: Erasing All Learnt Settings That Are In One Input Function

    Controlling the rest of your system Erasing all learnt settings that are in one input function This operation erases all the operational settings of other devices that have been programmed in one input function, and restores the factory default. This function is handy for erasing all data programmed for devices no longer being used.

  • Page 69: Programming A Multi Operation Or A Shutdown Sequence

    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 70: 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 71 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 72 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 73: 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 74 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 75: 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 76: Fine Channel Level

    The Advanced MCACC menu • Standing Wave – Control overly resonant low frequencies in your listening room (see Standing Wave on page 76). The last two settings are specifically for customizing the parameters explained in Acoustic Calibration EQ Adjust on page 77: •...

  • Page 77: 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 78 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 79: Checking Mcacc Data

    The Advanced MCACC menu Checking MCACC Data At the procedure of Automatically conducting optimum sound tuning (Auto MCACC) on page 37, the procedure of Automatic MCACC (Expert) on page 73 or after fine- adjusting at Manual MCACC setup on page 75, you can check your calibrated settings using the GUI screen.

  • Page 80: Output Mcacc Data

    The Advanced MCACC menu Output MCACC data Before continuing, make sure you have completed step 2 in Checking MCACC Data on page 79. The data measured with the Advanced MCACC function is transmitted to the USB device. The 3D graphs of the reverb characteristics before and after calibration and the MCACC results (parameters) can be checked on your computer.

  • Page 81: 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 75), 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 82: 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 83: 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 84: 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 85: 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 86: Checking The Mac Address

    The System Setup and Other Setup menus IP Address The IP address to be entered must be defined within the following ranges. If the IP address defined is beyond the following ranges, you cannot play back audio files stored on components on the network or listen to Internet radio stations.

  • Page 87: Volume Setup

    The System Setup and Other Setup menus • HDMI Setup – Synchronizes this receiver with your Pioneer component supporting Control with HDMI (page 56). • Volume Setup – Sets up the volume-related operations of this receiver (see below). • Remote Control Mode Setup – Sets this receiver’s remote control mode (see below).

  • Page 88: 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 89: Positional Relationship Between Speakers And Monitor

    If so, re-attach the speaker wires, making sure there are no stray strands. indicator blinks. • The receiver may have a serious problem. Disconnect from the power and call a Pioneer authorized independent service company. During loud playback the •...

  • Page 90: No Sound

    • Allow the unit to cool down in a well-ventilated place before switching back on. • Wait at least 1 minute, then try turning the power on again. • The power unit is damaged. Unplug the receiver from the wall and call a Pioneer authorized independent service company.

  • Page 91: Other Audio Problems

    Additional information Symptom Remedy No sound from one speaker. • Check the speaker connection (see Connecting the speakers on page 19). • Check the speaker level settings (see Channel Level on page 84). • Check that the speaker hasn’t been set to NO (see Speaker Setting on page 83). •...

  • Page 92: Adapter Port

    Additional information Symptom Can’t select some Input functions by the INPUT SELECTOR on the front panel or the INPUT SELECT button on the remote control. There seems to be a time lag between the speakers and the output of the subwoofer. The maximum volume available (shown in the front panel display) is lower than the...

  • Page 93: Settings

    Additional information Symptom Remedy Video signals are not output • When a monitor only compatible with resolutions of 480i is connected to the component terminal from the component terminal. and another monitor is connected to the HDMI terminal, the video signals may not be output to the monitor connected to the component terminal.

  • Page 94: 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 35).

  • Page 95: Web Control

    Additional information Web Control Symptoms Causes Top Menu screen is not This receiver’s IP address has not been entered displayed on browser. into the browser correctly. Receiver cannot be operated JavaScript is disabled on the internet browser. from browser. The browser is not compatible with JavaScript. Receiver’s power does not Network Standby at Network Setup is set to turn on when the power is...

  • Page 96: Important Information Regarding The Hdmi Connection

    Additional information Symptom Synchronized operation not possible using Control with HDMI 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). 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 97: Internet Radio

    Additional information Symptoms Causes A USB memory device is not The USB memory device does not support the recognized. mass storage class specifications. A USB hub is currently being used. This receiver recognizes the USB memory device as a fraud. A USB memory device is Some formats of USB memory devices, including connected and displayed, but...

  • Page 98: Xm Radio Messages

    Additional information Symptoms The Internet radio settings screen cannot be displayed on the computer Internet browser. XM radio messages Status messages Cause The XM Mini-Tuner is not installed or not fully seated Check XM Tuner in the XM Mini-Tuner Home Dock or the XM Mini- Tuner Dock is not connected to this receiver.

  • Page 99: 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 100: 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 101: 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 102: About Sirius And Xm

    Additional information About SIRIUS and XM Important • XM Radio is only supported on the VSX-33. The VSX- 32 only supports SIRIUS Radio. 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.

  • Page 103: 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 54) you have selected. Stereo (2 channel) signal formats Input signal format Surround Back speaker(s): Connected...

  • Page 104: Preset Code List

    (see Programming signals from other remote controls on page 67). example: Category Preset code Pioneer 0004 Manufacturer Pioneer 0004, 0006, 0113, 0115, 0116, 0117, 0119, 0122, 0123 Admiral 0001, 0014 Adventura 0012 Aiwa 0002 Akai 0002, 0100 Albatron 0097...
  • Page 105 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, Panasonic 2100, 2106 2153, 2154, 2155, 2156, 2157...
  • Page 106 HTS 1029 Hughes Network Systems 1016, 1020, 1022, 1023, 1024 Humax 1016, 1020 Hush 1017 Satellite Set Top Box Pioneer 0126, 6097, 6098, 6145 ADB 6035, 6001 Akai 6102 Alba 6005, 6013, 6011 Allsat 6102 Alltech 6011 Amstrad 6033, 6030, 6044...
  • Page 107 Additional information Cable Set Top Box Pioneer 6028, 6029, 6095, 6099 Director 6073 ABC 6122 Emerson 6122 Accuphase 6122 Fosgate 6072 Amino 6077, 6078 General Instrument 6073, 6072, Auna 6082 6122 BCC 6072 Homecast 6024 Bell & Howell 6122 i3 Micro 6077...

  • Page 108: 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 0.08 %** total harmonic distortion. Continuous Power Output (20 Hz to 20 kHz, 8 Ω, 0.08 %) Front .

  • Page 109: Cleaning The Unit

    After all, we want you listening for a lifetime. Our philosophy Pioneer is dedicated to making your home theater listening experience as close as possible to the vision of the moviemakers and mastering engineers when they created the original soundtrack.
  • Page 110 Additional information...
  • Page 111 Additional information...
  • Page 112 253 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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