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Pioneer Elite SC-37 Operating Instructions Manual

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

  • Page 2: Operating Environment

    Operating Environment moisture. Operating environment temperature and humidity: D3-4-2-1-3_A1_En +5 °C to +35 °C (+41 °F to +95 °F); less than 85 %RH WARNING (cooling vents not blocked) Do not install this unit in a poorly ventilated area, or in...
  • Page 3 NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation.

  • Page 4: The Safety Of Your Ears Is In Your Hands

    The Safety of Your Ears is in Your Hands Get the most out of your equipment by playing it at a safe level – a level that lets the sound come through clearly without annoying blaring or distortion and, most importantly, without affecting your sensitive hearing.

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Remote control display ..... . 13 output ........40 RF adapter.
  • Page 6 09 Using other functions Music ........57 Setting the Audio options .
  • Page 7 Making receiver settings from the System Setup menu ........114 About the Remote Setup menu .
  • 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:...

  • Page 9: Before You Start

    Note 1 The PQLS functions supported for the different models are as shown below. SC-37: PQLS Bit-stream/PQLS Multi Surround/PQLS 2ch Audio. SC-35: PQLS Multi Surround/PQLS 2ch Audio. 2 Home Media Gallery is only supported on the SC-37.

  • Page 10: Checking What's In The Box

    – on a color TV (the screen may distort) overheat, explode or catch fire. It can also reduce the – near a cassette deck (or close to a device that gives off life or performance of batteries. a magnetic field). This may interfere with the sound.

  • Page 11: Operating Range Of Remote Control Unit

    1 The RF adapter and CU-RF100 omni-directional remote control are included with the SC-37, sold separately with the SC-35. 2 The maximum line-of-sight distance for RF two-way communications is about 10 meters. This line-of-sight communications distance is a rough indication, and may differ according to the surrounding environment.

  • Page 12: Controls And Displays

    • White – Receiver control, TV control This section explains how to operate the remote control for the receiver. • Blue – Other controls (See page 48, 49, 52, 57 and 88.) MULTI-ZONE operation selector switch Switch to perform operations in the main zone, ZONE 2 and ZONE 3 (page 80).

  • Page 13: Remote Control Display

    Note 1 Press and hold in the LIGHT button for 5 seconds to change the illumination mode 1 or 2. When set to LIGHT MODE 2 (default), the illumination only lights when the remote control LIGHT button is pressed. When switched to LIGHT MODE 1, the illumination lights whenever buttons are operated.

  • Page 14: Rf Adapter

    (IR) signal or RF communications. Remote control operation indicator This indicates which operation mode the remote control is currently set to. The display indicates the setting of the remote control operation selector switch. Input function and sending code indicator This indicates what input function can currently be operated with the remote control.

  • Page 15: Remote Control (In Case Of Sc-35)

    (page 60). • White – Receiver control, TV control PHASE CTRL – Press to switch on/off Phase Control • Blue – Other controls (See page 48, 49, 52, 53, 57 and (page 62). 101.) STATUS – Press to check selected receiver settings (page 81).

  • Page 16: Display

    LFE signal is being input) Lights when the MULTI-ZONE feature is active (page 79). XL/XR – Two channels other than the ones above XC – Either one channel other than the ones above, the mono FULL BAND surround channel or matrix encode flag...
  • Page 17 Logic II / 2 Pro Logic IIx decoding (page 59). ADV.SURROUND – Lights when one of the Neo:6 – When one of the Neo:6 modes of the receiver Advanced Surround modes has been selected is on, this lights to indicate Neo:6 processing (page 59).

  • Page 18: Front Panel

    INPUT SELECTOR dial Use to select an input function. Indicators ADVANCED MCACC – Lights when EQ is set to ON in the AUDIO PARAMETER menu (page 76). PQLS – Lights when the PQLS feature is active (page 75).
  • Page 19 Front Stage Surround Advance modes (page 61). 14 MULTI-ZONE controls If you’ve made MULTI-ZONE connections (see MULTI- ZONE setup on page 37) use these controls to control the sub zone from the main zone (see Using the MULTI-ZONE controls on page 79).

  • Page 20: 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 21: Connecting The Rf Adapter (Sc-37 Only)

    Connecting your equipment Note Connecting the RF adapter • The input functions below are assigned by default to (SC-37 only) the receiver’s different input terminals. Refer to The Two-way communications between the receiver and Input Setup menu on page 45 to change the remote control are possible by connecting the included assignments if other connections are used.

  • Page 22: Determining The Speakers' Application

    This plan replaces the left and right front height speakers shown in [A] with the left and right front wide speakers (FWL/FWR). Note 1 It is not possible to produce sound simultaneously from the front height or front wide speakers and the surround back speakers.

  • Page 23: Other Speaker Connections

    MCACC (speaker environment setting) procedure. • For the best stereo effect, place the front speakers 2 See Automatically conducting optimum sound tuning m to 3 m (6 ft. to 9 ft.) apart, at equal distance from (Full Auto MCACC) on page 43. the TV.

  • Page 24: Connecting The Speakers

    • Surround and surround back speakers should be • These speaker terminals carry HAZARDOUS LIVE positioned 60 cm to 90 cm (2 ft. to 3 ft.) higher than voltage. To prevent the risk of electric shock when your ears and tilted slightly downward. Make sure the connecting or disconnecting the speaker cables, speakers don’t face each other.

  • Page 25: 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 26: Bi-Amping Your Speakers

    Bi-amping is when you connect the high frequency driver Bi-wiring your speakers and low frequency driver of your speakers to different Your speakers can also be bi-wired if they support bi- amplifiers for better crossover performance. Your amping. speakers must be bi-ampable to do this (having separate •...

  • Page 27: Selecting The Speaker System

    Note 1 • If the video signal does not appear on your TV, try adjusting the resolution settings on your component or display. Note that some components (such as video game units) have resolutions that may not be converted. In this case, try switching Digital Video Conversion (in Setting the Video options on page 78) OFF.

  • Page 28: About Hdmi

    1 • An HDMI connection can only be made with DVI-equipped components compatible with both DVI and High Bandwidth Digital Content Protection (HDCP). If you choose to connect to a DVI connector, you will need a separate adaptor (DVIHDMI) to do so. A DVI connection, however, does not support audio signals.

  • Page 29: Connecting Your Tv And Playback Components

    1 When the TV and receiver are connected by HDMI connections, if the TV supports the HDMI Audio Return Channel function, the sound of the TV is input to the receiver via the HDMI terminal, so there is no need to connect an audio cable. In this case, set TV Audio at HDMI Setup to...

  • Page 30: Connecting Your Dvd Player With No Hdmi Output

    1 When the TV and receiver are connected by HDMI connections, if the TV supports the HDMI Audio Return Channel function, the sound of the TV is input to the receiver via the HDMI terminal, so there is no need to connect an audio cable. In this case, set TV Audio at HDMI Setup to...

  • Page 31: 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 32: 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 45).

  • Page 33: 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 45).

  • Page 34: Connecting The Multichannel Analog Inputs

    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 35: Connecting Other Audio Components

    This receiver has both digital and analog inputs, allowing you to connect audio components for playback. Most digital components also have analog connections. When you set up the receiver you’ll need to tell the receiver which input you connected the component to (see also The Input Setup menu on page 45).

  • Page 36: Connecting Additional Amplifiers

    In stand (fig. b). this case plug the amplifier into the left (L (Single)) • If you plan to mount the AM antenna to a wall or other terminal only. surface, secure the stand with screws (fig. c) before •...

  • Page 37: Connecting External Antennas

    • The GUI screen is not displayed if only the COMPONENT VIDEO ZONE 2 OUT jack is connected. • The video convert function does not work for ZONE 2. Connect the composite video and component video to the same types of jacks for the...

  • Page 38: Connecting To The Network Through Lan Interface

    ZONE 2 OUT LAN terminal specifications LAN terminal ......Ethernet jack ANTENNA 10BASE-T/100BASE-TX...

  • Page 39: Connecting Optional Bluetooth® Adapter

    Note 1 The Bluetooth ADAPTER (AS-BT100) is sold separately. 2 • The Bluetooth wireless technology enabled device must support A2DP profiles. • Pioneer does not guarantee proper connection and operation of this unit with all Bluetooth wireless technology enabled devices.

  • Page 40: Connecting An Ipod

    1 This receiver does not support a USB hub. 2 The various parameters and the reverb characteristics data used for display on the computer are not cleared when the power is turned off (see Output MCACC data on page 112).

  • Page 41: Connecting An Ir Receiver

    2 • If you want to control all your components using this receiver’s remote control, see Setting the remote to control other components on page 84 (SC-37)/page 97 (SC-35). • 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 unit using the remote sensor.

  • Page 42: Switching Components On And Off Using The 12 Volt Trigger

    The HDMI indicator in the front panel display blinks during this process, and you can turn on this receiver once it has stopped blinking. When you set the Control with HDMI to OFF, you can skip this process. For details about the Control with HDMI...

  • Page 43: Basic Setup

    Switch on the receiver and your TV. • Make sure the microphone and speakers are not Make sure that the TV’s video input is set to this receiver moved during the Full Auto MCACC Setup. (for example, if you connected this receiver to the VIDEO •...
  • Page 44 (page 106). 4 If you are planning on bi-amping your front speakers, or setting up a separate speaker system in another room, read through Speaker system setting on page 115 and make sure to connect your speakers as necessary before continuing to step 4.

  • Page 45: Problems When Using The Auto Mcacc Setup

    Reverse Phase may be displayed even if the speakers are properly connected. 2 • Depending on the characteristics of your room, sometimes identical speakers with cone sizes of around 12 cm (5 inches) will end up with different size settings. You can correct the setting manually using the Manual speaker setup on page 114.

  • Page 46: Input Function Default And Possible Settings

    (see Control with HDMI function on page 72). b.SC-37 only. c.SC-35 only.  d.SC-37 only. (assignment possible) for the SC-35. Note 1 Devices connected to 12 volt triggers can be associated with HDMI OUT switching. For details, see HDMI Setup on page 73.

  • Page 47: Basic Playback

    2 You may need to check the digital audio output settings on your DVD player or digital satellite receiver. It should be set to output Dolby Digital, DTS and 88.2 kHz / 96 kHz PCM (2 channel) audio, and if there is an MPEG audio option, set this to convert the MPEG audio to PCM.

  • Page 48: Playing An Ipod

    • When listening to a track on the iPod in the main zone, it is possible to control the sub zone, but not to listen to a different track in the sub zone from the one playing in the main zone.

  • Page 49: Playing A Usb Device

    3 Make sure the receiver is in standby when disconnecting the USB device. 4 SC-35 only: The iPod/USB function cannot be selected in the main zone when the Internet radio function is selected in the sub zone. Also, the iPod/USB function cannot be selected in the sub zone when the Internet radio function is selected in the main zone.

  • Page 50: Playing Back Photo Files Stored On A Usb Memory Device

    1 • Copyrighted audio files cannot be played back on this receiver. • DRM-protected audio files cannot be played back on this receiver. 2 Photo files cannot be played in the sub zone. 3 If the slideshow is left in the pause mode for five minutes, the list screen reappears.

  • Page 51: About Playable File Formats

    VBR/CBR Supported/Supported a.“MPEG Layer-3 audio decoding technology licensed from Fraunhofer IIS and Thomson multimedia.” b.Files encoded using Windows Media Codec 9 may be playable but some parts of the specification are not supported; specifically, Pro, Lossless, Voice. Photo files Category Extension .jpg...

  • Page 52: Listening To The Radio

    SC-37 only: Set the remote control operation the radio station. selector switch to SOURCE. For example, to tune to 106.00 (FM), press 1, 0, 6, 0, 0. Press TUNER to select the tuner. If you make a mistake halfway through, press D.ACCESS Use BAND to change the band (FM or AM), if twice to cancel the frequency and start over.

  • Page 53: Naming Station Presets

    1 You can check the strength of reception in Using the XM Menu on page 54. 2 It’s easiest if you have your TV switched on to take advantage of the GUI screens. You can, however, use just the front panel display to do everything if you prefer.

  • Page 54: Using Xm Hd Surround

    4 You can check the strength of reception in Using the SIRIUS Menu on page 55. 5 It’s easiest if you have your TV switched on to take advantage of the GUI screens. You can, however, use just the front panel display to do...

  • Page 55: Saving Channel Presets

    Note 1 You can reset the Channel presets and memory in Resetting the system on page 82. 2 You can reset the Channel Skip/Add, Parental Lock and Password settings in Resetting the system on page 82.

  • Page 56: Listening To Internet Radio Stations (Sc-35 Only)

    Note 1 • To listen to Internet radio stations, you must have high-speed broadband Internet access. With a 56 K or ISDN modem, you may not enjoy the full benefits of Internet radio.

  • Page 57: Bluetooth Adapter For Wireless Enjoyment Of

    Note 1 The Bluetooth ADAPTER (AS-BT100) is sold separately. 2 • It must be necessary that the Bluetooth wireless technology enabled device supports AVRCP profiles. • Remote control operations cannot be guaranteed for all Bluetooth wireless technology enabled devices.

  • Page 58: Pairing The Bluetooth Adapter And Bluetooth Wireless Technology Device

    3 The passcode may in some cases be referred to as PASSKEY or PIN code. 4 When the Bluetooth ADAPTER is not plugged into the ADAPTER PORT, NO ADAPTER will be displayed if ADAPTER PORT input is selected. 5 • Bluetooth wireless technology device should be compatible with AVRCP profile.

  • Page 59: Listening To Your System

    Surround on page 54 for more on this). Note 1 If the surround back speakers are not connected or V.SB is switched OFF (page 76), 2 Pro Logic IIx becomes 2 Pro Logic II (5.1 channel sound). 2 When listening to 2-channel sources in Dolby Pro Logic IIx Music mode, there are three further parameters you can adjust: C.WIDTH,...

  • Page 60: Using The Home Thx Modes

    1 • • When listening sources in 2 Pro Logic IIz HEIGHT mode, you can also adjust the H.GAIN effect (see Setting the Audio options on page 76). This mode can only be selected when Speaker System is set to Normal(SB/FW) 3 When listening to 2-channel sources in Neo:6 Cinema or Neo:6 Music mode, you can also adjust the center image effect (see Setting the Audio options on page 76).

  • Page 61: Using The Advanced Surround Effects

    When you select STEREO, you will hear the source through just the front left and right speakers (and possibly your subwoofer depending on your speaker settings). Multichannel sources are downmixed to stereo. Note 1 The SOUND RETRIEVER AIR listening mode can only selected when the ADAPTER PORT input.

  • Page 62: Using Stream Direct

    DTS-EXPRESS, DTS-HD Master Audio and SACD. • You may get digital noise when an LD, CD, DVD or BD player compatible with DTS is playing an analog signal. To prevent noise, make the proper digital connections (page 34) and set the signal input to DIGITAL.

  • Page 63: Phase Control (Sc-37 Only)

    • Set the built-in lowpass filter switch of your subwoofer to off. If this cannot be done on your subwoofer, set the cutoff frequency to a higher value.

  • Page 64: Playback With Home Media Gallery Inputs (Sc-37 Only)

    • With Windows Media Player 11 or Windows Media Player 12, you can even play back copyrighted audio files on this receiver. 2 Besides a PC, you can also play back audio files stored on your other components with the built-in media server function based on DLNA 1.0 or DLNA 1.5 framework and protocols (i.e.

  • Page 65: Playback With Home Media Gallery

    • Recently played – Internet Radio listening history (most recent 20 incidents) Note 1 When the list screen is displayed from the playback screen, the playback screen reappears automatically if no operation is performed for 10 seconds while the list screen is displayed.

  • Page 66: Listening To Internet Radio Stations

    Note 1 • To listen to Internet radio stations, you must have high-speed broadband Internet access. With a 56 K or ISDN modem, you may not enjoy the full benefits of Internet radio. • The port number varies depending on the Internet radio station. Check the firewall settings.

  • Page 67: Listening To Sirius Internet Radio

    This receiver can remember the Internet radio stations Checking about the Accounts on page 68. that you often listen to in seven classes (A to G) with up to nine stations in each class to make the total of 63 •...

  • Page 68: Checking About The Accounts

    This product is protected by certain intellectual property rights of Microsoft. Use or distribution of such technology outside of this product is prohibited without a license from Microsoft. Note 1 Some operating procedures, etc., may be changed at the discretion of Rhapsody and Sirius.

  • Page 69: About Playback Behavior Over A Network

    Playback with HOME MEDIA GALLERY inputs (SC-37 only) About playback behavior over a network • Playback may stall when the PC is switched off or any media files stored on it are deleted while playing content. • If there are problems within the network environment (heavy network traffic, etc.) content may not be...

  • Page 70: About Playable File Formats

    About playable file formats The Home Media Gallery feature 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. Also, the compatibility of file formats varies depending on the type of server.

  • Page 71: Glossary

    Windows Media Player is software to deliver music, photos and movies from a Microsoft Windows computer to home stereo systems and TVs. With this software, you can play back files stored on the PC through various devices wherever you like in your home.

  • Page 72: Control With Hdmi Function

    RECEIVER. For the SC-35’s remote control, press the • Be sure to connect the TV’s audio cable to the audio input of this unit. When the TV and receiver are RECEIVER button.

  • Page 73: Hdmi Setup

    Choose whether to set this unit’s Control with HDMI input terminals other than HDMI inputs. function ON or OFF. You will need to set it to ON to use • via HDMI – The TV’s sound is input via the HDMI the Control with HDMI function.

  • Page 74: About Synchronized Operations

    The synchronized operations below can be used when below. the receiver’s Control with HDMI function is connected to a TV of a brand other than Pioneer that supports the • From the menu screen of the Control with HDMI- Control with HDMI function. (Depending on the TV,...

  • Page 75: Setting The Pqls Function

    PQLS effect is enabled, the 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, OPTIMUM SURR (SC-37 only) or STEREO is selected.

  • Page 76: Using Other Functions

    Default: 0 (dB) Important Adjusts the amount of treble. –6 to +6 (dB) TREBLE • Note that if a setting doesn’t appear in the AUDIO Default: 0 (dB) PARAMETER menu, it is unavailable due to the S.RTRV With the Sound Retriever current source, settings and status of the receiver.
  • Page 77 Select MAX or MID for signals other than Dolby TrueHD. center e.You shouldn’t have any problems using this with most SACD discs, but if the sound distorts, it is best to switch the gain setting speaker) back to 0 dB.

  • Page 78: Setting The Video Options

    • You can only use the Virtual Surround Back mode if the surround for all video types (see page 27). speakers are on and the SB setting is set to NO or if Front Bi-Amp Specifies the output resolution of AUTO or ZONE 2 is selected at Speaker System.

  • Page 79: Switching The Speaker Terminals

    ZONE 2 and ZONE 3. Note 1 • The subwoofer output depends on the settings you made in Manual speaker setup on page 114. However, if SPB is selected above, no sound is heard from the subwoofer (the LFE channel is not downmixed).

  • Page 80: Making An Audio Or A Video Recording

    3 • You won’t be able to switch the main zone off completely unless you’ve switched off the MULTI-ZONE control first. • If you don’t plan to use the MULTI-ZONE feature for a while, turn off the power in both the sub and main rooms so that this receiver is in standby.

  • Page 81: Using The Sleep Timer

    OUT 1, then select the synchronized amp mode on the TV using the TV’s remote control. • When the power is turned off then back on after switching the HDMI output, the input is set to a setting between HDMI1 and HDMI3, or BD.

  • Page 82: Resetting The System

    Listening Mode AUTO (2 ch/multi ch) SURROUND Center SMALL Listening Mode (HP) STEREO FH/FW SMALL See also Setting the Audio options on page 76 for other default Surr SMALL DSP settings. SMALLx2 MCACC MCACC Position Memory M1: MEMORY 1 Surround Position...

  • Page 83: Controlling The Rest Of Your System (In Case Of Sc-37)

    See “Direct Note function” on page 86. • You can cancel or exit any of the steps by press and RENAME The names of the input function buttons displayed on the remote control unit can be changed as hold MULTI OPERATION for a couple of seconds.

  • Page 84: Operating Multiple Receivers

    Note, however, that Sirius is pre-assigned to OPTION 1, XM to OPTION 2, and if other preset codes are assigned, Sirius and XM operations can no longer be performed. If you accidentally assign other codes to one of these buttons, it is possible to reset that button only (see Resetting the input assignment of one of the input function buttons on page 86).

  • Page 85: Programming Signals From Other Remote Controls

    2 • You can’t assign TUNER, HMG NET RADIIO, ADAPTER and iPod USB. • The TV CONTROL buttons (TV, TV VOL +/–, TV CH +/–, MUTE and INPUT) can only be learned after the operation selection switch is set to TV.

  • Page 86: Resetting The Input Assignment Of One Of The Input Function Buttons

    Note 1 When Selecting preset codes directly on page 84 are set, all the signals learned in the input function buttons are cleared. This function is convenient when you want to reset some but not all of input function buttons.

  • Page 87: Multi Operation And System Off

    1 You can’t use direct function TUNER, HMG NET RADIIO, ADAPTER and iPod USB. 2 • Before Multi Operation and System Off will work correctly, you must setup the remote to work with your TV and other components (see Setting the remote to control other components on page 84 for more on this).

  • Page 88: Using Multi Operations

    2 In order to avoid accidently switching off a DVD recorder that is currently recording, no DVD recorder power off codes are sent. 3 • With this remote control, the IR and RF modes can be selected separately for the individual input functions. To turn off the power of a device (input function) for which the IR mode is selected using the System Off function, point the remote control toward the remote sensor on that device.
  • Page 89 Controlling the rest of your system (In case of SC-37) Button(s) TV (Monitor) BD/DVD HDD/DVR SAT/CATV  SOURCE POWER ON/OFF POWER ON/OFF POWER ON/OFF POWER ON/OFF POWER ON/OFF POWER ON/OFF Number buttons numerics numerics numerics numerics numerics numerics  KURO LINK CLEAR –...
  • Page 90 Controlling the rest of your system (In case of SC-37) Button(s) CD/CD-R/SACD MD/DAT TAPE Button(s) TV (Projector)  SOURCE POWER ON/OFF POWER ON/OFF POWER ON/OFF POWER ON/OFF  SOURCE POWER ON Number buttons numerics numerics numerics – MOVIE • (dot) >10/CLEAR...

  • Page 91: Using The Rf Communications Function

    (using Note the included IR blaster. For details, see Operating • You can cancel or exit any of the steps by press and other components by RF communications on hold MULTI OPERATION for a couple of seconds. To page 92).

  • Page 92: Pairing The Rf Adapter And Remote Control

    Note 1 When RECEIVER is selected and RF MODE is set at step 3, HMG NET RADIIO, ADAPTER, iPod USB and TUNER are automatically set to the RF mode. Note that RF MODE cannot be set for OPTION 1 and OPTION 2.

  • Page 93: Renaming Input Function Names In Synchrony With The Receiver

    Note 1 If RF MODE ONLY flashes, pairing has not been performed properly or RECEIVER may be set to IR MODE at the remote control’s IR/RF SELECT setting. In this case, perform pairing, then switch RECEIVER to RF MODE at the remote control’s IR/RF SELECT setting. For details, see Pairing the RF adapter and remote control on page 92 and Operating this receiver by RF communications on page 92.

  • Page 94: Setting The Remote Control Operation Mode

    1 • When the remote control’s input is switched, the receiver’s input also switches, but for functions for which the remote control direct function (page 86) is set to off, when the remote control’s input is switched, the receiver’s input does not switch and only the remote control unit’s operating screen switches.

  • Page 95: Usable Range

    • With the exception of cases determined by law to be the subject of legal liability, Pioneer refuses all responsibility for any harm resulting to the customer or other person as a result of the use of this remote control. For safe use •...

  • Page 96: Controlling The Rest Of Your System (In Case Of Sc-35)

    What it does Note Preset codes can be set for the various input Preset • You can cancel or exit any of the steps by pressing recall functions. The remote control codes of a number R.SETUP. of other devices (including products of other brands) are preset in the remote control to allow •...

  • Page 97: Setting The Remote To Control Other Components

    The LED blinks once and flashes continuously. See Preset code list (SC-35 only) on page 139. Note 1 The remote can store about 120 preset codes from other components (this has been tested with codes of Pioneer format only).

  • Page 98: Erasing One Of The Remote Control Button Settings

    • If the LED flashes for five seconds, it means the memory is full. See Erasing all learnt settings that are in one input function on page 98 to erase a programmed button you’re not using to free up more memory (note that some signals may take more memory than others).

  • Page 99: Setting The Backlight Mode

    Note 1 • Before Multi operation and System off will work correctly, you must setup the remote to work with your TV and other components (see Setting the remote to control other components on page 97 for more on this).

  • Page 100: Programming A Multi Operation Or A Shutdown Sequence

    Note 1 With Multi operation, the HDMI and TV CTRL settings cannot be made. For other settable input functions, see Setting the remote to control other components on page 97. 2 In order to avoid accidently switching off a DVD recorder that is currently recording, no DVD recorder power off codes are sent.

  • Page 101: Resetting The Remote Control Settings

    ZONE 2 ZONE 3 LIGHT RECEIVER Note 1 When preset codes are set, all the signals learned in the input function buttons are cleared. This function is convenient when you want to reset some but not all of input function buttons.
  • Page 102 Controlling the rest of your system (In case of SC-35) Button(s) TV (Monitor) BD/DVD HDD/DVR SAT/CATV  SOURCE POWER ON/OFF POWER ON/OFF POWER ON/OFF POWER ON/OFF POWER ON/OFF POWER ON/OFF Number buttons numerics numerics numerics numerics numerics numerics  KURO LINK CLEAR •...
  • Page 103 Controlling the rest of your system (In case of SC-35) Button(s) TV (Projector) Button(s) CD/CD-R/SACD MD/DAT TAPE  SOURCE POWER ON  SOURCE POWER ON/OFF POWER ON/OFF POWER ON/OFF POWER ON/OFF MOVIE Number buttons numerics numerics numerics STANDARD • (dot) >10/CLEAR...

  • Page 104: The Advanced Mcacc Menu

    (for example, watching measured and the frequency response is calibrated movies from a sofa, or playing a video game close to the accordingly to allow high precision, automatic analysis TV).
  • Page 105 Setting the Audio options on page 76. 2 If you selected ALL or Keep SP System as your Auto MCACC menu, you can specify the MCACC preset where you want to save the SYMMETRY, ALL CH ADJ and FRONT ALIGN settings.

  • Page 106: Manual Mcacc Setup

    Reverse Phase may be displayed even if the speakers are properly connected. 2 • Depending on the characteristics of your room, sometimes identical speakers with cone sizes of around 12 cm (5 inches) will end up with different size settings. You can correct the setting manually using the Manual speaker setup on page 114.

  • Page 107: Fine Channel Level

    Note 1 • If you can’t seem to achieve this by adjusting the distance setting, you may need to change the angle of your speakers very slightly. • For better audibility, the subwoofer emits a continuous test tone (oscillating pulses are heard from your other speakers). Note that it may be difficult to compare this tone with the other speakers in your setup (depending on the low frequency response of the reference speaker).

  • Page 108: Acoustic Calibration Eq Adjust

    • The OVER! indicator shows in the display if the frequency adjustment is too drastic and might distort. If this happens, bring the level down until OVER! disappears from the display. Note 1 Standing Wave control filter settings cannot be changed during playback of sources using the HDMI connection.
  • Page 109 (with the standing waves as such), we recommend using the Reverb Measurement function. 2 • The calibration corresponding to the currently selected MCACC preset will be used when EQ ON is selected. To use another MCACC preset, press MCACC to select the MCACC memory you want to store.

  • Page 110: Precision Distance (Sc-37 Only)

    Note 1 • If the microphone is placed in a different position from when the Auto MCACC procedure was performed, it may not be possible to adjust properly. In this case, we recommend performing the procedure at Fine Speaker Distance on page 107 in the Auto MCACC custom measurements, then performing the adjustment described here without moving the microphone.

  • Page 111: Speaker Setting

    Press  to highlight ‘MCACC’, then use / to Channel Level select the MCACC preset you want to check. Use this to display the level of the various channels. See Group Delay (SC-37 only) Channel Level on page 116 for more on this.

  • Page 112: Output Mcacc Data

    Note 1 MCACC data and parameters are transferred from this receiver to a USB device and by connecting the USB device to a computer, the data is imported via the MCACC software in the computer. See Connecting a USB device for Advanced MCACC output on page 40 for more on this.

  • Page 113: Copying Mcacc Preset Data

    Completed! shows in the GUI screen to confirm the MCACC preset has been cleared, then you automatically return to the Data Management setup menu. Note 1 The settings made in Automatically conducting optimum sound tuning (Full Auto MCACC) on page 43 or Automatic MCACC (Expert) on page 104.

  • Page 114: The System Setup And Other Setup Menus

    Select the setting you want to adjust. TV. Use /// and ENTER to navigate through the If you are doing this for the first time, you may want to screens and select menu items. Press RETURN to adjust these settings in order: confirm and exit the current menu.

  • Page 115: Speaker System Setting

    3 If you select SMALL for the front speakers the subwoofer will automatically be fixed to YES. Also, the center, surround, surround back, front height and front wide speakers can’t be set to LARGE if the front speakers are set to SMALL. In this case, all bass frequencies are sent to the subwoofer.

  • Page 116: Channel Level

    • If the surround speakers are set to NO, the surround back speakers will automatically be set to NO. 2 If you have a subwoofer and like lots of bass, it may seem logical to select LARGE for your front speakers and PLUS for the subwoofer. This may not, however, yield the best bass results.

  • Page 117: X-Curve

    • 4 ft< – Surround back speakers more than 4 feet apart (default). Note 1 Since the principal is the same, X-Curve isn’t applied when you’re using any of the Home THX, Pure direct or Optimum surround modes. 2 Ultra2 for the SC-37, Select2 for the SC-35.

  • Page 118: Ip Address/Proxy Setting

    1 In case you make changes to the network configuration without the DHCP server function, make the corresponding changes to the network settings of this receiver. 2 The IP address determined by the Auto IP function is 169.254.X.X. You cannot listen to an Internet radio station if the IP address is set for the Auto IP function.

  • Page 119: The Other Setup Menu

    Select the Power ON Level setting you want. mode, then press HOME MENU. The volume can be set so that it is always set to the same A Graphical User Interface (GUI) screen appears on your level when the receiver’s power is turned on.

  • Page 120: Flicker Reduction Setup

    Flicker Reduction Setup Multi Channel Input Setup • Default setting: OFF You can adjust the level of the subwoofer for a multi- channel input. Also, when the multi-channel input is The GUI screen’s resolution can be increased. If you feel selected as an input function, you can display the video the GUI screen is hard to see, try changing this setting.

  • Page 121: Additional Information

    Normally the subwoofer is are steady, and leave at least 10 cm (4 inches) from the placed on the floor. Put it in a position at which it will not surrounding walls. Position the speakers attentively so...

  • Page 122: Positional Relationship Between Speakers And Monitor

    Pioneer authorized independent service company to carry out repair work. Note • If the unit does not operate normally due to external effects such as static electricity disconnect the power plug from the outlet and insert again to return to normal operating conditions.

  • Page 123: No Sound

    The PQLS flashes and power • There is a problem with the receiver’s power unit or fan. Try turning on the power after 1 minute. If turns off. the same thing happens, the receiver is damaged. Unplug the receiver from the wall and call a Pioneer authorized independent service company.

  • Page 124: Other Audio Problems

    Front: SMALL / Subwoofer: YES, or Front: LARGE / Subwoofer: PLUS (see Speaker Setting on page 115). • Check that the LFE channel is not set to OFF, or to a very quiet setting (see Setting the Audio options on page 76).

  • Page 125: Adapter Port

    • If applicable, check that the lowpass filter switch on your subwoofer is off, or the lowpass cutoff is doesn’t seem to have an set to the highest frequency setting. If there is a PHASE setting on your subwoofer, set it to 0º (or audible effect.

  • Page 126: Settings

    Remedy The Auto MCACC Setup • The ambient noise level may be too high. Keep the noise level in the room as low as possible (see continually shows an error. also Problems when using the Auto MCACC Setup on page 45). If the noise level cannot be kept low enough, you will have to set up the surround sound manually (page 114).

  • Page 127: Professional Calibration Eq Graphical Output

    Remedy The EQ response displayed in • There are cases where the graph does not appear flat (even when selecting ALL CH ADJ in the Auto the graphical output following MCACC Setup) due to adjustments made to compensate for room characteristics to achieve optimal calibration does not appear sound.

  • Page 128: Remote Control

    • Try replacing the batteries in the remote control (see Loading the batteries on page 10). • Be sure to operate within 7 m (23 feet) and a 30º angle of the remote sensor on the front panel (see Operating range of remote control unit on page 11).

  • Page 129: Hdmi

    • Set the TV side Control with HDMI setting to on (see TV’s operating instructions). • Connect the TV to the HDMI OUT 1 terminal and set the HDMI output to HDMI OUT 1. Then turn on first the TV’s power, then this receiver’s power.

  • Page 130: Important Information Regarding The Hdmi Connection

    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).

  • Page 131: Internet Radio (Sc-35 Only)

    (page 51). Cannot detect USB keyboard. The USB keyboard is routed through a USB hub. This receiver is not compatible with USB hubs. Plug the keyboard directly into the receiver. A PS2 keyboard is routed through a PS2/USB PS2 keyboards cannot be used with this receiver, connector.

  • Page 132: Sirius Radio Messages

    For cases of a new radio or a radio that has not received XM’s signal for an extended period, allow This message may occur initially with a new radio or the radio to receive the XM satellite signal for at least a radio that has not received XM’s signal for an...

  • Page 133: Home Media Gallery (Sc-37 Only)

    The PC or Internet radio is not The corresponding IP address is not properly set. Switch on the built-in DHCP server function of properly operated. your router, or set up the network manually according to your network environment (page 117).
  • Page 134 Media Gallery mode (page 65). buttons on the remote control. About status messages (SC-37 only) Refer to the following information when you come up with a status message while operating the Home Media Gallery. Status messages Descriptions A component on the network, including a PC, is currently being connected. Wait for a while.

  • Page 135: Surround Sound Formats

    • Press  STANDBY/ON on the front panel to turn off the power, then turn the power back on. • If the power cannot be turned off, press and hold  STANDBY/ON on the front panel for over 10 seconds. The power will turn off.
  • Page 136 In a home theatre, you use only two speakers located to the surround channel levels and frequency response. This enables users side of your head.

  • Page 137: About Ipod

    Record the SiriusConnect™ tuner ID below for reference. Record the XM Radio ID below for reference. Note: The XM Radio ID does not use the letters “I”, “O”, “S” or “F”. “Made for iPod” means that an electronic accessory has...

  • Page 138: Auto Surround, Alc And Stream Direct With Different Input Signal Formats

    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 62) you have selected.

  • Page 139: Preset Code List (Sc-35 Only)

    You should have no problem controlling a component if you find the manufacturer in this list, but please note that there are cases where codes for the manufacturer in the list will not work for the model that you are using. There are also cases where only certain functions may be controllable after assigning the proper preset code.
  • Page 140 Symphonic 0008, 0041, 0103, 0104 Vidikron 0101 Signature 0001 If operations are not possible using the preset codes below, you may be able to conduct operations with the preset codes for the BD, DVR (BDR, HDR). Pioneer 2014, 2158 Denon 2026, 2068...
  • Page 141 Humax 1016, 1020 Tashiko 1003 Colortyme 1000 Philco 1004 Hush 1017 Teac 1005 Craig 1002, 1003 Philips 1004, 1011, 1016, 1020, 1022, Technics 1004 iBUYPOWER 1017 1023, 1024, 1025 Curtis Mathes 1000, 1002, 1004 Teknika 1003, 1004, 1005 Instant Replay 1004...
  • Page 142 Additional information Satellite Set Top Box (SAT/PVR Combination) Pioneer 0126, 0128 Dishpro 6002, 6089 JVC 6003 Sonicview 6055, 6107 Echostar 6002, 6089, 6003 Motorola 6032 Sony 6062 Bell ExpressVu 6002, 6003 Expressvu 6002 Philips 6113, 6114 Star Choice 6032 DirecTV 6070, 6110, 6062, 6113,...

  • Page 143: Specifications

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  • Page 144: Cleaning The Unit

    Warranty card ........1...
  • Page 145 Additional information...
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  • Page 148 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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