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Pioneer VSX 1019AH-K - AV Receiver - Gloss Operating Instructions Manual

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  • Page 1: Operating Instructions

    · Receive free tips, updates and service bulletins on your new product · Improve product development Your input helps us continue to design products that meet your needs. · Receive a free Pioneer newsletter Registered customers can opt in to receive a monthly newsletter. Operating Instructions...
  • Page 2 (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-1019AH-K, VSX-919AH-K Responsible Party Name: PIONEER ELECTRONICS SERVICE INC. Address: 1925 E. DOMINGUEZ ST. LONG BEACH, CA 90801-1760, USA Phone: 1-800-421-1404...
  • Page 3 IMPORTANT CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN CAUTION: The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, The exclamation point within an equilateral within an equilateral triangle, is intended to TO PREVENT THE RISK OF ELECTRIC triangle is intended to alert the user to the alert the user to the presence of uninsulated SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR presence of important operating and...

  • 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 07 KURO LINK 11 The system and the other setup Making the KURO LINK connections ..60 Making receiver settings from Cautions on the KURO LINK function..61 the System Setup menu ....93 About connections with a product of Manual speaker setup .
  • Page 6 Flow of settings on the receiver The colors of the steps indicate the following: The unit is a full-fledged AV receiver equipped with an abundance of functions and terminals. Required setting item It can be used easily after following the procedure below to make the connections and Setting to be made as necessary settings.

  • Page 7: Before You Start

    Before you start Chapter 1: Before you start Checking what’s in the box Loading the batteries Please check that you’ve received the following supplied accessories: • Setup microphone (cable: 5 m (16.4 ft.)) • Remote control unit • AA size IEC R6 dry cell batteries (to confirm system operation) x2 CAUTION •...

  • Page 8: Controls And Displays

    Controls and displays Chapter 2: Controls and displays Front panel AUDIO/VIDEO MULTI-CHANNEL RECEIVER STANDBY/ON ENTER PHASE ADVANCED BAND TUNE TUNE CONTROL MCACC HDMI PRESET PRESET TUNER EDIT INPUT MULTI-ZONE AUTO SURR /ALC/ ADVANCED STANDARD MASTER STREAM DIRECT STEREO SURROUND SURROUND SPEAKERS CONTROL ON / OFF...

  • Page 9: Display

    Controls and displays PHONES jack 11 SPEAKERS Use to connect headphones. When the Use to change the speaker system (page 69). headphones are connected, there is no sound 12 MULTI-ZONE controls output from the speakers. If you’ve made MULTI-ZONE connections (see 10 Listening mode buttons MULTI-ZONE setup on page 31) use these controls to control the sub zone from the main...
  • Page 10 Controls and displays S.RTRV 13 Tuner indicators TUNED – Lights when a broadcast is being Lights when the Sound Retriever function is active (page 65). received. STEREO – Lights when a stereo FM broadcast MULTI-ZONE is being received in auto stereo mode. Lights when the MULTI-ZONE feature is active (page 69).

  • Page 11: Remote Control

    Controls and displays Remote control The remote has been conveniently color-coded according to component control using the following system: RECEIVER SOURCE • White – Receiver control, TV Control • Blue – Other controls HDMI  RECEIVER CD-R VIDEO This switches between standby and on for this iPod USB TUNER SIRIUS...
  • Page 12 Controls and displays /// (TUNE/PRESET) /ENTER Press TUNER first to access: Use the arrow buttons when setting up your D.ACCESS – After pressing, you can surround sound system (see page 77) and the access a radio station directly using the Audio or Video options (page 64 or 67).

  • Page 13: Operating Range Of Remote Control Unit

    Controls and displays Operating range of remote control Press first to access: RECEIVER unit PHASE CTRL – Press to switch on/off The remote control may not work properly if: Phase Control (page 59). • There are obstacles between the remote STATUS –...

  • 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 VSX-919AH DIGITAL...

  • Page 15: Determining The Speakers' Application

    Connecting your equipment [2] 5.1ch surround & Front Bi-amping Determining the speakers’ connection (High quality surround) application Bi-amping connection of the front speakers for high sound quality with 5.1-channel surround Surround sound with a strong sense of sound. presence can be enjoyed by connecting 7 •...

  • Page 16: Other Speaker Connection

    Connecting your equipment [4] 5.1ch surround & Speaker B connection Other speaker connection With these connections you can • Your favorite speaker connections can be simultaneously enjoy 5.1-channel surround selected even if you have fewer than 5.1 sound in the main zone with stereo playback of speakers.

  • Page 17: Placing The Speakers

    Connecting your equipment Some tips for improving sound quality Placing the speakers Where you put your speakers in the room has a To achieve the best possible surround sound, big effect on the quality of the sound. The install your speakers as shown below. following guidelines should help you to get the best sound from your system.

  • Page 18: Connecting The Speakers

    Connecting your equipment Important Connecting the speakers • Please refer to the manual that came with Each speaker connection on the receiver your speakers for details on how to connect comprises a positive (+) and negative (–) the other end of the speaker cables to your terminal.

  • 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 Bi-amp compatible speaker speaker Center Subwoofer High High Front right Front left HDMI DIGITAL AUDIO ASSIGNABLE OPTICAL ASSIGNABLE COAXIAL SIRIUS IN ASSIGNABLE LOOP IN (DVD) IN (CD) IN (TV/SAT) IN (DVR) BD IN ASSIGNABLE AUDIO FRONT...

  • Page 21: Selecting The Surr Back System

    Connecting your equipment Select the ‘Front Bi-Amp’ setting from Selecting the Surr Back system the ‘Surr Back System’ menu. See Surround back speaker setting on page 94 The surround back terminals can be used for to do this. bi-amping, Speaker B and Zone 2 connections, in addition to for the surround back speakers.

  • Page 22: About The Audio Connection

    Connecting your equipment About the audio connection About the video converter There are several types of audio input and The video converter ensures that all video output terminals on this receiver. The receiver sources are output through all of the MONITOR VIDEO OUT jacks.

  • 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 60).
  • Page 24 Connecting your equipment • The sound of the TV cannot be heard over • Synchronized operation with components using the KURO LINK function (see KURO the receiver if the TV is connected using an HDMI cable. LINK on page 60) If you want to listen to the sound of the TV HDMI, the HDMI logo and High-Definition over the receiver, connect the receiver and...

  • 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 HDMI DIGITAL AUDIO ASSIGNABLE OPTICAL COAXIAL 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.

  • Page 27: Connecting A Satellite/Cable Receiver Or Other

    Connecting your equipment • If your DVD player has multichannel Connecting a satellite/cable analog outputs, you can connect these instead. See also see Connecting the receiver or other set-top box multichannel analog inputs on page 28. Satellite and cable receivers, and terrestrial •...

  • Page 28: Connecting A Hdd/Dvd Recorder, Vcr And Other Video Sources

    Connecting your equipment Connecting a HDD/DVD recorder, Connecting the multichannel VCR and other video sources analog inputs This receiver has two sets of audio/video inputs For DVD Audio and SACD playback, your DVD and outputs suitable for connecting analog or player may have 5.1 channel analog outputs.

  • Page 29: Connecting Other Audio Components

    Connecting your equipment • If your turntable has line-level outputs (i.e., Connecting other audio it has a built-in phono pre-amp), connect it to the CD inputs instead. components • If you’re connecting a recorder, connect This receiver has both digital and analog the analog audio outputs to the analog inputs, allowing you to connect audio audio inputs on the recorder.

  • Page 30: Connecting Am/Fm Antennas

    Connecting your equipment Connecting external antennas Connecting AM/FM antennas To improve FM reception connect an external FM antenna to the FM UNBAL 75 Ω. 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).

  • Page 31: Multi-Zone Setup

    Connecting your equipment Sub zone Main zone MULTI-ZONE setup VSX-1019AH This receiver can power up to two independent systems in separate rooms after you have made the proper MULTI-ZONE connections. VIDEO IN BD IN ASSIGNABLE AUDIO Different sources can be playing in two zones at the same time or, depending on your needs, ZONE2 the same source can also be used.

  • Page 32: Connecting An Ir Receiver

    IR receiver (such as a Niles or Xantech unit) to control your system instead • If you want to link a Pioneer component to of the remote sensor on the front panel of this the IR receiver, see Operating other Pioneer receiver.

  • Page 33: Connecting Your Siriusconnect™ Tuner

    Connecting your equipment Connect the CONTROL OUT jack of that Connecting your component to the CONTROL IN jack of another Pioneer component. SiriusConnect™ Tuner Use a cable with a mono mini-plug on each To receive SIRIUS Satellite Radio broadcasts, you end for the connection.

  • Page 34: Connecting A Component To The Front

    Connecting your equipment Connecting a component to the Connecting an iPod front panel inputs This receiver has a dedicated iPod terminal that will allow you to control playback of audio The front panel inputs comprise a composite content from your iPod using the controls of video jack (VIDEO) and stereo analog audio this receiver.

  • Page 35: Connecting A Usb Device

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

  • Page 36: Basic Setup

    Basic Setup Chapter 4: Basic Setup Select ‘System Setup’ from the HOME Switching the speaker impedance MENU. We recommend using speakers of 8 Ω with this Select ‘OSD Language’ from the System system, but it is possible to switch the Setup menu.

  • Page 37: Automatically Setting Up For Surround Sound

    Basic Setup Switch on the receiver and your TV. Automatically setting up for Connect the microphone to the MCACC surround sound (Auto MCACC) SETUP MIC jack on the front panel. • Push down on the PUSH OPEN tab to The Auto MCACC Setup measures the access the MCACC SETUP MIC jack.
  • Page 38 Basic Setup Select Normal (Surround back), Speaker B, The configuration shown on-screen should Front Bi-Amp or ZONE 2 for the Surr Back reflect the actual speakers you have. System setting according to connections to • If you see an ERR message (or the speaker the surround back speaker terminals.

  • Page 39: Problems When Using The Auto

    Basic Setup The Auto MCACC Setup procedure is tell the receiver what equipment is hooked up completed and the Home Menu menu to which terminal so the buttons on the remote reappears automatically. control correspond to the components you’ve Be sure to disconnect the microphone from connected.

  • Page 40: Input Function Default And Possible Settings

    Basic Setup Input function default and possible Select the input(s) to which you’ve connected your component. settings For example, if your DVD player only has an The terminals on the receiver generally optical output, you will need to change the correspond to the name of one of the input DVD input function’s Digital In setting from functions.

  • Page 41: Basic Playback

    Basic playback Chapter 5: Basic playback It is possible to check on the front panel display Playing a source whether or not multi-channel playback is being performed properly. Here are the basic instructions for playing a source (such as a DVD disc) with your home When using a surround back speaker, theater system.

  • Page 42: Playing A Source With Hdmi Connection

    Basic playback Playing a source with HDMI Selecting the multichannel analog connection inputs If you have connected a decoder or a DVD • Use INPUT SELECT to select the HDMI player as above, you must select the analog input you’ve connected to (for example, multichannel inputs for surround sound HDMI 1).

  • Page 43: Playing An Ipod

    • Features such as the equalizer cannot be controlled using this receiver, and we recommend switching the equalizer off before connecting. • Pioneer cannot under any circumstances accept responsibility for any direct or indirect loss arising from any inconvenience or loss of recorded material resulting from the iPod failure 2 •...
  • Page 44 Basic playback • Sub Zone (VSX-1019AH model only): Button What it does Track number Press repeatedly to switch between Play xxxx/xxxx File information Chap xxx/xxx Repeat One, Repeat All and Repeat Off. Track title Track Title Shuffle On Play mode Press repeatedly to switch between Playing time Shuffle Songs, Shuffle Albums and...

  • Page 45: 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 46: Basic Playback Controls

    Basic playback Use / to select ‘Music’ from the USB Basic playback controls Top menu. The following table shows the basic playback controls for your USB memory device. Press USB Top iPod USB to switch the remote control to the A/V RECEIVER Music iPod/USB operation mode.

  • Page 47: Playing Back Photo Files Stored On A Usb Memory Device

    Basic playback Playing back photo files stored on a Slideshow Setup Make the various settings for playing USB memory device slideshows of photo files here. Use / to select ‘Photos’ from the USB Use / to select ‘Slideshow Setup’ Top menu. from the USB Top menu.

  • Page 48: 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 Sampling frequency...

  • Page 49: Using Sirius Radio

    Basic playback Listening to SIRIUS Radio Using SIRIUS Radio After connecting, you will be able to use this With SIRIUS you get The Best Radio on Radio™ receiver to select channels and navigate with all your favorite entertainment including categories using the GUI screen. 100 % commercial-free music, plus superior information displayed is as follows: sports coverage, uncensored talk and comedy,...

  • Page 50: Saving Channel Presets

    Basic playback Selecting channels and browsing by genre Saving channel presets From the SIRIUS Channel Guide, you can This receiver can memorize up to 63 channels, browse SIRIUS Radio channels in the order stored in seven banks, or classes (A to G) of 9 that they appear, or you can narrow your channels each.

  • Page 51: Using The Sirius Menu

    Basic playback Using the SIRIUS Menu Tune to a station. There are three ways to do this: The SIRIUS Menu provides additional SIRIUS Radio features. Automatic tuning – To search for stations in the currently selected band, press and Press TOP MENU. hold TUNE /...

  • Page 52: Saving Station Presets

    Basic playback Press D.ACCESS (Direct Access). Press T.EDIT (TUNER EDIT). The display shows PRESET NAME, then a Use the number buttons to enter the blinking cursor at the first character position. frequency of the radio station. For example, to tune to 106.00 (FM), press 1, 0, Input the name you want.

  • Page 53: Listening To Your System

    Listening to your system Chapter 6: Listening to your system Important • The listening modes and many features • When an ALC is selected, the effect level described in this section may not be can be adjusted using the EFFECT available depending on the current source, parameter in Setting the Audio options on settings and status of the receiver.

  • Page 54: Using The Advanced Surround Effects

    Listening to your system Using the Advanced surround effects With two channel sources, you can select from: • 2 Pro Logic IIx MOVIE – Up to 7.1 channel The Advanced surround effects can be used for a variety of additional surround sound effects. sound, especially suited to movie sources Most Advanced Surround modes are designed •...

  • Page 55: Listening In Stereo

    Listening to your system • UNPLUGGED – Suitable for acoustic Using Front Stage Surround music sources Advance • EXT.STEREO – Gives multichannel sound to a stereo source, using all of your speakers The Front Stage Surround Advance function • PHONES SURR. – When listening through allows you to create natural surround sound headphones, you can still get the effect of effects using just the front speakers and the...

  • Page 56: Using Stream Direct

    Listening to your system Using Stream Direct Using surround back channel processing Use the Stream Direct modes when you want to hear the truest possible reproduction of a • Default setting: SBch ON source. All unnecessary signal processing is You can have the receiver automatically use 6.1 bypassed, and you’re left with the pure analog or 7.1 decoding for 6.1 encoded sources (for or digital sound source.

  • Page 57: Using The Virtual Surround Back Mode

    Listening to your system Using the Virtual Surround Back • Using the Up Mix function is effective when the speakers in the 7.1-channel surround mode system are set up as recommended in the • Default setting: ON example on page 17. When you’re not using surround back •...

  • Page 58: Selecting Mcacc Presets

    Listening to your system Each press cycles through the options as Selecting MCACC presets follows: • Default setting: MEMORY 1 • AUTO – The receiver selects the first available signal in the following order: If you have calibrated your system for different HDMI;...

  • Page 59: 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 39).

  • Page 60: Kuro Link

    Chapter 7 KURO LINK Synchronized operation with a KURO LINK- Making the KURO LINK compatible Pioneer flat panel TV or Blu-ray disc player or with a component of another make connections that supports the KURO LINK function is You can use synchronized operation for a...

  • Page 61: Cautions On The Kuro Link Function

    • When the TV’s power is set to standby, the • When this receiver is connected by HDMI receiver’s power is also set to standby. cable to a Pioneer player that is compatible (Only when the input for a component with the PQLS function via HDMI...

  • Page 62: Kuro Link Setup

    KURO LINK Select the ‘Display Power Off’ setting KURO LINK Setup you want. If the TV’s power is turned off while using the You must adjust the settings of this receiver as KURO LINK function, the receiver’s power is well as KURO LINK-compatible connected also turned off (all power off function).

  • Page 63: Before Using Synchronization

    HDMI. The operations below can also be used on Choose the HDMI input to which the TV is Pioneer KURO LINK-compatible flat panel TVs. connected to this receiver, and see if video output from connected components displays • When the receiver’s volume is adjusted or properly on the screen or not.

  • Page 64: Using Other Functions

    Using other functions Chapter 8: Using other functions Setting the Audio options RECEIVER There are a number of additional sound Press , then press AUDIO settings you can make using the AUDIO PARAMETER. PARAMETER menu. The defaults, if not stated, Use /...
  • Page 65 Using other functions Setting What it does Option(s) Adjusts the amount of bass. –6 to +6 (dB) BASS Default: 0 (dB) Adjusts the amount of treble. –6 to +6 (dB) TREBLE Default: 0 (dB) 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 66 Using other functions Setting What it does Option(s) Provides a better blend of the front speakers by spreading the 0 to 7 C. WIDTH center channel between the front right and left speakers, making Default: 3 (Center Width) it sound wider (higher settings) or narrower (lower settings). (Applicable only when using a center speaker)

  • Page 67: Setting The Video Options

    Using other functions Setting the Video options RECEIVER There are a number of additional picture Press , then press VIDEO settings you can make using the VIDEO PARAMETER. PARAMETER menu. The defaults, if not stated, Use / to select the setting you want to are listed in bold.
  • Page 68 Using other functions Setting What it does Option(s) AUTO 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...

  • Page 69: Switching The Speaker System

    Using other functions Switching the speaker system Using the MULTI-ZONE controls If you selected Speaker B in Surround back The following steps use the front panel controls speaker setting on page 94, three speaker to adjust the sub zone volume and select system settings are possible using SPEAKERS.

  • Page 70: Making An Audio Or A Video Recording

    Using other functions Use the MASTER VOLUME dial to adjust Making an audio or a video the volume for the sub zone. This is only possible if you selected the recording Variable volume control in ZONE Audio Setup You can make an audio or a video recording on page 99.

  • Page 71: Reducing The Level Of An Analog Signal

    Using other functions Prepare the recorder. Dimming the display Insert a blank tape, MD, video etc. into the recording device and set the recording levels. You can choose between four brightness levels for the front panel display. Note that when Refer to the instructions that came with the selecting sources, the display automatically recorder if you are unsure how to do this.

  • Page 72: Resetting The System

    Using other functions Setting Default Resetting the system KURO LINK Use this procedure to reset all the receiver’s settings to the factory default. Use the front panel Surround back channel controls to do this. Set MULTI-ZONE to OFF. Processing • Disconnect the iPod and USB memory Phase Control device from the receiver beforehand.

  • Page 73: Controlling The Rest Of Your System

    Controlling the rest of your system Chapter 9: Controlling the rest of your system Operating multiple receivers Setting the remote to control other components The remote control included with this receiver can be used to operate up to three other Most components can be assigned to one of receivers (of the same model as this receiver) the input function buttons (such as DVD or...

  • Page 74: Resetting The Remote Control Presets

    Controlling the rest of your system When the preset code is fully input, the LED Controls the components flashes once to indicate that the setting is completed. This remote control can control components after entering the proper codes or teaching the Repeat steps 1 through 3 for the other receiver the commands (see Setting the remote components you want to control.
  • Page 75 Controlling the rest of your system Button(s) TV (Monitor) BD/DVD HDD/DVR SAT/CATV  SOURCE POWER ON/ POWER ON/ POWER ON/ POWER ON/ POWER ON/ POWER ON/ Number numerics numerics numerics numerics numerics numerics buttons  • (dot) • (dot) KURO LINK CLEAR ENTER ENTER...
  • Page 76 Controlling the rest of your system CD/CD-R/ Button(s) Button(s) MD/DAT TAPE (Projector) SACD  SOURCE  SOURCE POWER ON POWER ON/ POWER ON/ POWER ON/ POWER ON/ MOVIE Number numerics numerics numerics STANDARD buttons DYNAMIC • (dot) >10/CLEAR CLEAR CLEAR USER1 ENTER ENTER...

  • Page 77: The Advanced Mcacc Menu

    ACoustic Calibration) system was developed in 3. Data Management 4. System Setup 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 78: Automatic Mcacc (Expert)

    The Advanced MCACC menu Select ‘Auto MCACC’ from the Advanced Automatic MCACC (Expert) MCACC menu, then press ENTER. If the Advanced MCACC screen is not If your setup requires more detailed settings displayed, refer to Making receiver settings from than those provided in Automatically setting up the Advanced MCACC menu on page 77.
  • Page 79 The Advanced MCACC menu • Auto MCACC – The default is ALL seating positions in your listening area. (recommended), but you can limit the Place the microphone at the reference point indicated on-screen and note the last system calibration to only one setting (to save time) if you want.
  • Page 80 The Advanced MCACC menu When you’re finished settings the If necessary, confirm the speaker options, select START then press ENTER. configuration in the GUI screen. The configuration shown on-screen should Follow the instructions on-screen. reflect the actual speakers you have. •...
  • Page 81 The Advanced MCACC menu Make sure ‘OK’ is selected, then press You can also choose to view the settings by ENTER. selecting individual parameters from the MCACC Data Check screen: A progress report is displayed on-screen while the receiver outputs more test tones to •...

  • Page 82: Manual Mcacc Setup

    The Advanced MCACC menu Select ‘Manual MCACC’ from the Manual MCACC setup Advanced MCACC menu. See Making receiver settings from the Advanced You can use the settings in the Manual MCACC menu on page 77 if you’re not already MCACC setup menu to make detailed at this screen.

  • Page 83: Fine Channel Level

    The Advanced MCACC menu Fine Channel Level Select each channel in turn and adjust the levels (+/–10.0 dB) as necessary. • Default setting: 0.0dB (all channels) Use / to adjust the volume of the speaker You can achieve better surround sound by you selected to match the reference speaker.
  • Page 84 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 When it sounds like the delay settings are 5.

  • Page 85: Standing Wave

    The Advanced MCACC menu Standing Wave • TRIM (only available when the filter channel above is SW) – Adjust the subwoofer • Default setting: ON /ATT 0.0dB (all filters) channel level (to compensate for the Acoustic standing waves occur when, under difference in output post-filter).

  • Page 86: Acoustic Calibration Eq Professional

    The Advanced MCACC menu Select ‘EQ Adjust’ from the Manual Acoustic Calibration EQ Professional MCACC setup menu. This setup minimizes the unwanted effects of room reverberation by allowing you to calibrate 1c.Manual MCACC your system based on the direct sound coming A/V RECEIVER 1.
  • Page 87 The Advanced MCACC menu Using Acoustic Calibration EQ Professional If you selected ‘Reverb Measurement’, select EQ ON or OFF, and then START. Select ‘EQ Professional’, then press ENTER. 1c5a.Reverb Measurement A/V RECEIVER 1c.Manual MCACC MCACC : M1.MEMORY 1 A/V RECEIVER Reverb Measure with : EQ OFF 1.
  • Page 88 The Advanced MCACC menu If you selected ‘Reverb View’, you can time setting. For an optimal system calibration check the reverb characteristics for each based on the direct sound coming from the channel. Press RETURN when you’re done. speakers, we recommend using the 30-50ms setting.

  • Page 89: Checking Mcacc Data

    The Advanced MCACC menu • Acoustic Cal EQ – Used to check the Checking MCACC Data calibration values of the listening environment’s frequency response. See At the procedure of Automatically setting up for Acoustic Cal EQ on page 90 for more on surround sound (Auto MCACC) on page 37, the this.

  • Page 90: Speaker Distance

    The Advanced MCACC menu Select ‘Channel Level’ from the MCACC Select ‘Standing Wave’ from the MCACC Data Check menu. Data Check menu. 2b.Channel Level 2d.Standing Wave A/V RECEIVER A/V RECEIVER Filter 1 Filter 2 Filter 3 MCACC : M1.MEMORY 1 Filter Freq Q ATT...

  • Page 91: Data Management

    The Advanced MCACC menu • MCACC Memory Clear – Clear any Data Management MCACC presets that you don’t want (see Clearing MCACC presets on page 92). This system allows you to store up to six MCACC presets, allowing you to calibrate your Renaming MCACC presets system for different listening positions (or frequency adjustments for the same listening...

  • Page 92: Copying Mcacc Preset Data

    The Advanced MCACC menu Copying MCACC preset data Clearing MCACC presets If you want to manually adjust the Acoustic If you are no longer using one of the MCACC Calibration EQ (see Manual MCACC setup on presets stored in memory, you can choose to page 82), we recommend copying your current clear the calibration settings of that preset.

  • Page 93: The System And The Other Setup

    The system and the other setup Chapter 11: The system and the other setup Select the setting you want to adjust. Making receiver settings from 4.System Setup the System Setup menu A/V RECEIVER a.Manual SP Setup b. Input Setup The following section describes how to change c.

  • Page 94: Manual Speaker Setup

    The system and the other setup • Channel Level – Adjusts the overall Manual speaker setup balance of your speaker system (page 96). This receiver allows you to make detailed • Speaker Distance – Specifies the distance settings to optimize the surround sound of your speakers from the listening position performance.

  • Page 95: Speaker Setting

    The system and the other setup Select the surround back speaker setting. Select ‘Speaker Setting’ from the • Normal – Select for normal home theater Manual SP Setup menu. use with surround back speakers in your 4a.Manual SP Setup main (speaker system A) setup. A/V RECEIVER 1.

  • Page 96: Channel Level

    The system and the other setup • SB – Select the number of surround back Channel Level speakers you have (one, two or none). Using the channel level settings, you can Select LARGEx2 or LARGEx1 if your adjust the overall balance of your speaker surround back speakers reproduce bass system, an important factor when setting up a frequencies effectively.

  • Page 97: Speaker Distance

    The system and the other setup Speaker Distance Confirm your selected setup option. The test tones will start after you press ENTER. For good sound depth and separation from your system, you need to specify the distance 4a3.Channel Level of your speakers from the listening position. A/V RECEIVER The receiver can then add the proper delay CAUTION...

  • Page 98: X-Curve

    When you’re finished, press RETURN. • KURO LINK Setup – Synchronizes this receiver with your Pioneer component supporting KURO LINK (see KURO LINK Setup on page 62). • Multi Ch In Setup – Specifies the optional settings for a multi-channel input (page 99).

  • Page 99: Multi Channel Input Setup

    The system and the other setup • Remote Control Mode Setup – Sets this Select the ‘Video Input’ setting you want. receiver’s remote control mode (page 101). When the multi-channel input is selected as an input function, you can display the video •...

  • Page 100: Power On Level Setup

    • Fixed – Use this setting if you’ve connected When you’re finished, press RETURN. You will return to the Other Setup menu. a fully integrated amplifier (such as another Pioneer VSX receiver) in the sub Volume Limit Setup room and want to use that receiver’s volume controls.

  • Page 101: Remote Control Mode Setup

    The system and the other setup Remote Control Mode Setup Flicker Reduction Setup • Default setting: 1 • Default setting: 4 This sets this receiver’s remote control mode to The GUI screen’s resolution can be increased. prevent erroneous operation when multiple If you feel the GUI screen is hard to see, try units of the receiver are being used.

  • Page 102: 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 103: No Sound

    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.) AMP OVERHEAT and the •...
  • Page 104 Additional information Symptom Remedy No sound from surround • If the source does not have 6.1 playback channels, make sure that surround back channel processing is set to SBch ON and a surround mode is selected back speakers. (see Listening in surround sound on page 53). (Continued) •...

  • Page 105: Other Audio Problems

    Additional information Other audio problems Symptom Remedy Broadcast stations cannot be For FM broadcasts selected automatically, or • Fully extend the FM wire antenna, adjust the position for best reception and there is considerable noise in secure to a wall, etc. radio broadcasts.

  • Page 106: 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 67), you must connect your TV to this receiver using the same type of video cable as you used to connect your video component.

  • Page 107: Professional Calibration Eq Graphical

    Additional information Symptom Remedy After using the Auto MCACC • There may have been some low frequency noise in the room from an air- Setup, the speaker size conditioner, motor, etc. Switch off all other appliances in the room and use setting is incorrect.

  • Page 108: Display

    Additional information Display Symptom Remedy The display is dark or off. • Press DIMMER repeatedly to select a different brightness. After making an adjustment • Press DIMMER repeatedly to select a different brightness. the display goes off. You can’t get DIGITAL to •...

  • Page 109: 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). Other components can’t be •...

  • Page 110: Important Information Regarding The Hdmi Connection

    Additional information Symptom Remedy • Check that the HDMI AV setting is set to AMP/THROUGH. No sound, or sound suddenly ceases. • If the component is a DVI device, use a separate connection for the audio. • If analog video is being output over HDMI, please use a separate connection for the audio.

  • Page 111: Usb Interface

    Additional information Configuration B • Depending on the component, audio output may be limited to the number of Connect your HDMI-equipped component channels available from the connected directly to the display using an HDMI cable. display unit (for example audio output is Then use the most convenient connection reduced to 2 channels for a monitor with (digital is recommended) for sending audio to...

  • Page 112: Sirius Radio Messages

    Additional information Symptoms Causes Remedies A USB memory device is Some formats of a USB memory Check whether the format of your USB connected and displayed, device, including FAT 12, NTFS, and memory device is either FAT 16 or FAT 32. but the audio files stored HFS, cannot be played back on this Note that the FAT 12, NTFS, and HFS...

  • Page 113: Surround Sound Formats

    Additional information Windows Media Audio 9 Professional Surround sound formats Windows Media Audio 9 Professional (WMA9 Below is a brief description of the main Pro) is a discrete surround format developed by surround sound formats you’ll find on DVDs, Microsoft Corporation. satellite, cable and terrestrial broadcasts, and video cassettes.

  • Page 114: About Sirius

    This product is manufactured under license from Neural rich envelopment and discrete image detail of surround Audio Corporation and THX Ltd. PIONEER Corporation sound in a format that is fully compatible with stereo from hereby grants the user a non-exclusive, non-transferable, various content sources.

  • Page 115: 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 56) you have selected. Stereo (2 channel) signal formats Auto Surround / ALC / Input signal format...

  • Page 116: Preset Code List

    General Celebrity 10000 Emerson 10047, 10017, Hyundai 10865 Celera 10765 10154, 10451, 10236, Ima 10236, 10180, 10178 Pioneer 10166, 10679, 10463, 10180, 10150, Changhong 10156, 10765 11260, 11398 Infinity 10054 10178, 10171, 10623, Cineral 10451, 10092 Innova 10037...
  • Page 117 Additional information Matsui 10037 Pilot 10051, 10060, 10178 Sky-North 10037 Vidikron 10054, 11398, Matsushita 10250, 10051, Polaroid 11523, 10765, Solar Drape 10000 11633 10650 10865, 11276, 11314, Vidtech 10178 Sony 10810, 10000, 10017, Maxent 11755, 11211, 11498, 11687, 11766 10154, 10150, 10053, Viewsonic 11755, 10857, Portland 10451, 10092 11756, 11757...
  • Page 118 Additional information Plasma Television Sceptre 11217, 11360 HDTV Sharp 10818, 10093 Pioneer 10679, 11260, Pioneer 11260 Pioneer 10679 Sony 10810, 11685 11398, 11633, 14000, Akai 11675 Mitsubishi 10150 Superscan 10864 14001, 14003, 14004 AOC 11365 SVA 10587 Olevia 11610 Akai 10812, 11675...
  • Page 119 DVR/VCR General Dynatech 20000 Loewe 20081 Philips 20739, 20035, 20162, 20081, 20045, Logik 20000 Electrohome 20060, Pioneer 20162, 20081, 20000, 20616, 20618 Lumatron 20278 20037, 20000, 20043 20042, 20067, 20058, Pilot 20037 LXI 20037, 20000, 20042, Electrophonic 20037 22306, 22465, 22466,...
  • Page 120 Additional information Tatung 20081, 20000, Vector Research 20038 Microsoft 21972 20067 Victor 20067 Mind 21972 Pioneer 22306, 22465, Teac 20000, 20067 Video Concepts 20045 Niveus Media 21972 22466, 22467 Technics 20035, 20162, Videomagic 20037 Northgate 21972 ABS 21972 20037, 20000...
  • Page 121 31748, 32329 Microsoft 30522, 32083 Sharp 30675 Sansui 30695 Blu-ray Minato 30752 Sony 31033, 31069, 31070, Sanyo 30670, 30675, 30695, Mintek 31472 Pioneer 30142, 32442 31431, 31536 31334 Mitsubishi 31521, 30521 Sylvania 30675 Schmartz 32367 Denon 32258 Monyka 30665 Schneider 30783...
  • Page 122 Daewoo 30869 31075 LG 30741 General Magnavox 70157 CD-R RadioShack 70000, 70032, Marantz 70626, 70029, 70180, 70468 Pioneer 71063, 70032, Pioneer 71087 RCA 70032, 70053, 70468 70157, 70180 71087, 70468, 73468 Kenwood 70626 Matsui 70157 Realistic 70000, 70032, Aiwa 70157...
  • Page 123 Additional information Satellite Set Top Box General Funai 01377 SAT/PVR Pansat 01807 Philips 00775, 01142, GE 00566 Pioneer 00329, 01308 Combination 00749, 01749, 01076, GOI 00775, 01775 Akai 00200 00722, 00099, 00200, Bell ExpressVu 00775 Gradiente 00887 Allsat 00200 00847, 01442...
  • Page 124 Pioneer 01877 Pace 01877, 00237 Supercable 00276 General Instrument 00810 Amino 01822 Panasonic 01982 Thomson 01256 Jerrold 00810 Laser Disc Player Pioneer 30241, 32447 Denon 30241 Magnavox 30241 Mitsubishi 30241 Cassette Deck Pioneer 40027, 42446 Harman/Kardon 40029 Onkyo 40135 Sansui 40029...

  • Page 125: Specifications

    Additional information Digital In/Out Section Specifications HDMI terminal ....19-pin (Not DVI) HDMI output type ....5 V, 100 mA Amplifier section USB terminal .

  • Page 126: Cleaning The Unit

    Additional information We Want You Listening For A Lifetime Used wisely, your new sound equipment will provide a lifetime of fun and enjoyment. Since hearing damage from loud noise is often undetectable until it is too late, this manufacturer and the Electronic Industries Association’s Selecting fine audio equipment such as the unit Consumer Electronics Group recommend you avoid you’ve just purchased is only the start of your...

  • Page 127: Warranty

    Within 40 days of receiving your complaint, Pioneer will investigate the dispute and will either: (1) respond to your complaint in writing informing you what action Pioneer will take, and in what time period, to resolve the dispute; or (2) respond to your complaint in writing informing you why it will not take any action.
  • Page 128 Should this product require service in the U.S.A. and you wish to locate the nearest Pioneer Authorized Independent Service Company, or if you wish to purchase replacement parts, operating instructions, service manuals, or accessories, please call the number shown below.

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