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Pioneer SC-65 ELITE Operating Instructions Manual

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  • Page 1 Operating Instructions AV Receiver...
  • Page 2 IMPORTANT CAUTION Read these instructions. Only use attachments/accessories specified by RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK the manufacturer. Keep these instructions. DO NOT OPEN Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or Heed all warnings. table specified by the manufacturer, or sold with The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, CAUTION: The exclamation point within an equilateral...
  • Page 3 The Safety of Your Ears is in Your Hands IMPORTANT NOTICE Get the most out of your equipment by playing it at a THE MODEL NUMBER AND SERIAL NUMBER OF safe level – a level that lets the sound come through THIS EQUIPMENT ARE ON THE REAR OR BOTTOM.

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Thank you for buying this Pioneer product. Please read through these operating 04 Basic Setup Changing the OSD display language (OSD Language) ....................42 instructions so you will know how to operate your model properly. Automatically conducting optimum sound tuning (Full Auto MCACC) ..............42 The Input Setup menu ..............................44...
  • Page 5 10 Controlling the rest of your system 14 Additional information About the Remote Setup menu............................79 Surround sound formats ...............................110 Operating multiple receivers ............................79 About THX ..................................110 Setting the remote to control other components ......................79 About iPod ..................................111 Selecting preset codes directly ............................79 About SiriusXM ................................111 Programming signals from other remote controls .......................80 About FLAC ..................................111...
  • Page 6 Flow of settings on the receiver The Input Setup menu (page (When using connections other than the recommended connections) Basic playback (page Flow for connecting and setting the receiver The unit is a full-fledged AV receiver equipped with an abundance of functions and terminals. It can be used eas- 10 Switching the HDMI output (page ily after following the procedure below to make the connections and settings.
  • Page 7 　 Before you start 　 Checking what’s in the box ......................8 Our philosophy ..........................8 　 Features ............................8 Installing the receiver ........................9 Loading the batteries ........................9 Operating range of remote control unit ..................10 　 About using AVNavigator (included CD-ROM) ................10...

  • Page 8: Before You Start Checking What's In The Box

    For discs created with standards other than Phase Control, the LFE channel is delayed upon recording in the first Pioneer is dedicated to making your home theater listening experience as close as possible to the vision of the place. This function automatically corrects for phase shifting on such discs and broadcast.

  • Page 9: Installing The Receiver

    Before you start 　 Bluetooth compatible Installing the receiver Using the Bluetooth ADAPTER (AS-BT100 or AS-BT200) lets you enjoy music files on an iPhone or other Bluetooth wireless technology device wirelessly. ! When installing this unit, make sure to put it on a level and stable surface. ! Don’t install it on the following places: Auto Sound Retriever —...

  • Page 10: Operating Range Of Remote Control Unit

    30° 　 puters using any of the applicable OS. In addition, PIONEER CORPORATION is not liable for any damages 30° incurred as a result of use of this CD-ROM and is not responsible for any compensation. The names of private corporations, products and other entities described herein are the registered trademarks or trademarks of their respective firms.
  • Page 11 　 Controls and displays 　 Remote control ..........................12 Display ............................14 　 Front panel ............................. 15 　...

  • Page 12: Remote Control

    Controls and displays 　 The remote has been conveniently color-coded according to component control using the following system: Remote control ! White – Receiver control, TV control ! Blue – Other controls (See pages 48, 49, 51, and 82.) This section explains how to operate the remote control for the receiver. u RECEIVER This switches between standby and on for this receiver.
  • Page 13 Controls and displays 　 10 MULTI-ZONE select buttons Switch to perform operations in ZONE 2 and ZONE 3 (page 75). 11 Remote control LED Lights when a command is sent from the remote control. 　 Switches the remote to control the receiver (used to select the white commands). Switch to perform operations in the main zone.

  • Page 14: Display

    Controls and displays 　 Analog signal indicators Display Light to indicate reducing the level of an analog signal (page 70). PQLS Lights when the PQLS feature is active (page 67). 　 DIGITAL PLUS FULL BAND TUNED AUTO 10 Tuner indicators TrueHD MULTI-ZONE PQLS ALC...

  • Page 15: Front Panel

    Controls and displays 　 MASTER VOLUME dial Front panel Front panel controls To access the front panel controls, catch the sides of the door with your fingers and pull forward. 　 INPU SELE ADVANCED STAN MCACC FL OFF HDMI iPod iPhone iPad 　...
  • Page 16 Controls and displays 　 20 iPod iPhone iPad USB terminals Use to connect your Apple iPod/iPhone/iPad as an audio and video source (page 37), or connect a USB device for audio and photo playback (page 38). 21 HDMI input/MHL connector 　...
  • Page 17 　 Connecting your equipment 　 Connecting your equipment ......................18 Rear panel ............................18 　 Determining the speakers’ application ..................19 Placing the speakers ........................21 Connecting the speakers ....................... 22 Installing your speaker system ..................... 23 　 About the audio connection ......................27 About the video converter ......................

  • Page 18: Connecting Your Equipment

    Connecting your equipment 　 Connecting your equipment Note This receiver provides you with many connection possibilities, but it doesn’t have to be difficult. This chapter ! The input functions below are assigned by default to the receiver’s different input terminals. Refer to The Input explains the kinds of components you can connect to make up your home theater system.

  • Page 19: Determining The Speakers' Application

    Connecting your equipment 　 [B] 7.2 channel surround system & Speaker B connection Determining the speakers’ application ! Speaker System setting: 7.1ch + Speaker B This unit is equipped with speaker terminals for 11 channels, allowing users to select a variety of speaker layouts/ usage patterns according to their tastes.
  • Page 20 Connecting your equipment 　 [D] 7.2 channel surround system (Surround back) & ZONE 2 connection (Multi [F] 5.2 channel surround system & Front Bi-amping connection (High quality Zone) surround) & ZONE 2 connection (Multi Zone) ! Speaker System setting: 7.1ch + ZONE 2 ! Speaker System setting: 5.1ch Bi-Amp + ZONE 2 With these connections you can simultaneously enjoy 7.2-channel surround sound in the main zone with stereo With these connections you can simultaneously enjoy Bi-amping connection of the front speakers for high sound...

  • Page 21: Placing The Speakers

    Connecting your equipment 　 ! Try not to place the surround speakers farther away from the listening position than the front and center speak- Placing the speakers ers. Doing so can weaken the surround sound effect. Refer to the chart below for placement of the speakers you intend to connect. SW 2 SW 1 　...

  • Page 22: Connecting The Speakers

    Connecting your equipment 　 Bi-amping your speakers Connecting the speakers Bi-amping is when you connect the high frequency driver and low frequency driver of your speakers to different Each speaker connection on the receiver comprises a positive (+) and negative (–) terminal. Make sure to match amplifiers for better crossover performance.

  • Page 23: Installing Your Speaker System

    Connecting your equipment 　 Bi-wiring your speakers Installing your speaker system Your speakers can also be bi-wired if they support bi-amping. At the very least, front left and right speakers only are necessary. Note that your main surround speakers should ! With these connections, the Speaker System setting makes no difference.
  • Page 24 Connecting your equipment 　 [B] 7.2 channel surround system & Speaker B connection [C] 7.2 channel surround system & Front Bi-amping connection (High quality surround) ! Select ‘7.1ch + Speaker B’ from the Speaker System menu. Speaker system setting page 93 to do this.
  • Page 25 Connecting your equipment 　 [D] 7.2 channel surround system (Surround back) & ZONE 2 connection (Multi [E] 7.2 channel surround system (Front height/Front wide) & ZONE 2 Zone) connection (Multi Zone) ! Select ‘7.1ch + ZONE 2’ from the Speaker System menu. ! Select ‘7.1ch FH/FW + ZONE 2’...
  • Page 26 Connecting your equipment 　 [F] 5.2 channel surround system & Front Bi-amping connection (High quality [G] 5.2 channel surround system & ZONE 2/ZONE 3 connection (Multi Zone) surround) & ZONE 2 connection (Multi Zone) ! Select ‘5.1ch + ZONE 2+3’ from the Speaker System menu. Speaker system setting page 93 to do this.

  • Page 27: About The Audio Connection

    Connecting your equipment 　 About the audio connection About the video converter The video converter ensures that all video sources are output through the HDMI OUT terminal. Types of cables and terminals Transferable audio signals If the TV is only connected to the receiver’s composite VIDEO MONITOR OUT jacks, all the other video devices HDMI HD audio must be connected through composite connections.

  • Page 28: About Hdmi

    Connecting your equipment 　 About HDMI Connecting your TV and playback components The HDMI connection transfers uncompressed digital video, as well as almost every kind of digital audio. This receiver incorporates High-Definition Multimedia Interface (HDMI ® ) technology. Connecting using HDMI This receiver supports the functions described below through HDMI connections.
  • Page 29 Connecting your equipment 　 ! If you want to listen to the sound of the TV over the receiver, connect the receiver and TV with audio cables. Connecting your DVD player with no HDMI output — When the TV and receiver are connected by HDMI connections, if the TV supports the HDMI ARC (Audio This diagram shows connections of a TV (with HDMI input) and DVD player (or other playback component with no Return Channel) function, the sound of the TV can be input to the receiver via the HDMI OUT terminal, so HDMI output) to the receiver.
  • Page 30 Connecting your equipment 　 ! In order to listening to HD audio with this receiver, connect an HDMI cable, and use analog video cable for Connecting your TV with no HDMI input video signal input. This diagram shows connections of a TV (with no HDMI input) and DVD player (or other playback component) to Depending on the player, it may not be possible to output video signals to both HDMI and other video output the receiver.

  • Page 31: Connecting An Hdd/Dvd Recorder, Bd Recorder And Other Video Sources

    Connecting your equipment 　 ! If your HDD/DVD recorder, BD recorder, etc., is equipped with an HDMI output terminal, we recommend con- Connecting an HDD/DVD recorder, BD recorder and other video necting it to the receiver’s HDMI DVR/BDR IN terminal. When doing so, also connect the receiver and TV by sources HDMI (see Connecting using HDMI...

  • Page 32: Connecting A Satellite/Cable Receiver Or Other Set-Top Box

    Connecting your equipment 　 ! Even if your set-top box is equipped with an HDMI output terminal, in some cases the sound is output from Connecting a satellite/cable receiver or other set-top box the digital audio output (optical or coaxial) and only the video is output from the HDMI output terminal. In this case, make the HDMI and digital audio connections as shown below.

  • Page 33: Connecting Other Audio Components

    Connecting your equipment 　 Connecting other audio components Connecting additional amplifiers This receiver has both digital and analog inputs, allowing you to connect audio components for playback. This receiver has more than enough power for any home use, but it’s possible to add additional amplifiers to every When you set up the receiver you’ll need to tell the receiver which input you connected the component to (see channel of your system using the pre-outs.

  • Page 34: Connecting Am/Fm Antennas

    Connecting your equipment 　 Connecting external antennas Connecting AM/FM antennas To improve FM reception, connect an external FM antenna to FM UNBAL 75 W. 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 page...

  • Page 35: Multi-Zone Setup

    Connecting your equipment 　 Connect a TV monitor to the VIDEO ZONE 2 OUT jack on this receiver. MULTI-ZONE setup Sub zone (ZONE 2) Main zone This receiver can power up to three independent systems in separate rooms after you have made the proper MULTI-ZONE connections.
  • Page 36 Connecting your equipment 　 To use the surround back speaker terminals for ZONE 2: Secondary MULTI-ZONE setup (ZONE 3) Sub zone (ZONE 2) Main zone Connect a separate amplifier to the AUDIO ZONE 3 OUT jacks on this receiver. You should have a pair of speakers attached to the sub zone amplifier as shown in the following illustration. Sub zone (ZONE 3) Main zone 　...

  • Page 37: Connecting To The Network Through Lan Interface

    ! 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. ! The Air Jam function cannot be used with the AS-BT100.

  • Page 38: Connecting A Usb Device

    Connecting your equipment 　 Connecting an MHL-compatible device An MHL-compatible mobile device can be connected to enjoy full-HD videos, high quality multi-channel audio, ! An iPod/iPhone/iPad can be connected to the receiver. For details on supported models and versions of the and photos etc., with charge the battery on the receiver.

  • Page 39: Connecting To A Wireless Lan

    Connect the IR receiver sensor to the IR IN jack on the rear of this receiver. Connecting to a wireless LAN Closet or shelving unit Wireless connection to the network is possible through a wireless LAN connection. Use the separately sold Non-Pioneer AS-WL300 for connection. component ! Use only the furnished accessory connecting cable.

  • Page 40: Plugging In The Receiver

    A damaged power cord can cause a fire or give you an electric shock. Check the power cord once in a while. If you find it damaged, ask your nearest Pioneer authorized independent service company for a replacement.
  • Page 41 　 Basic Setup 　 Changing the OSD display language (OSD Language)............... 42 Automatically conducting optimum sound tuning (Full Auto MCACC) ........42 　 The Input Setup menu ........................44 Operation Mode Setup ......................... 45 About the Home Menu ......................... 45 　...

  • Page 42: Changing The Osd Display Language (Osd Language)

    Basic Setup 　 Changing the OSD display language (OSD Language) Automatically conducting optimum sound tuning (Full Auto MCACC) The language used on the Graphical User Interface screen can be changed. ! The explanations in these operating instructions are for when English is selected for the GUI screen. The Full Auto MCACC Setup measures the acoustic characteristics of your listening area, taking into account ! The OSD display is only displayed when the receiver’s HDMI OUT terminal and the TV’s HDMI input are con- 　...
  • Page 43 Basic Setup 　 Install the microphone on a stable floor. Placing the microphone on any of the following surfaces may make 1a.Full Auto MCACC 1a.Full Auto MCACC accurate measurement impossible: A/V RECEIVER A/V RECEIVER Now Analyzing... 2/10 ! Sofas or other soft surfaces. ! High places such as tabletops and sofa tops.

  • Page 44: The Input Setup Menu

    Basic Setup 　 Input function default and possible settings The Input Setup menu The terminals on the receiver generally correspond to the name of one of the input functions. If you have con- You only need to make settings in the Input Setup menu if you didn’t hook up your digital equipment according nected components to this receiver differently from (or in addition to) the defaults below, see The Input Setup to the default settings (see...

  • Page 45: Operation Mode Setup

    HOME MENU. ! Basic – The number of operable functions is restricted, and functions whose operations are restricted are automatically set to achieve the Pioneer-recommended sound and picture quality. The functions that can be HOME MENU operated are shown below.

  • Page 46: Basic Playback

    　 Basic playback 　 Playing a source ..........................47 Playing an iPod ..........................48 　 Playing a USB device ........................49 Playing an MHL-compatible device ....................50 Listening to the radio ........................51 Bluetooth ADAPTER for Wireless Enjoyment of Music .............. 52 　...

  • Page 47: Playing A Source

    Basic playback 　 Turning off the sound Playing a source Mutes the sound or restores the sound if it has been muted (adjusting the volume also restores the sound). Here are the basic instructions for playing a source (such as a DVD disc) with your home theater system. Press MUTE.

  • Page 48: Playing An Ipod

    ! This receiver has been developed and tested for the software version of iPod/iPhone/iPad indicated on the ENTER website of Pioneer (http://pioneer.jp/homeav/support/ios/na/). ! Installing software versions other than indicated on the website of Pioneer to your iPod/iPhone/iPad may result 　 RETURN in incompatibility with this receiver.

  • Page 49: Playing A Usb Device

    ! For high resolution files, some time may be required for the photo to appear. 　 ! Pioneer cannot guarantee compatibility (operation and/or bus power) with all USB mass storage devices and ! To return to the previous level any time, press RETURN.

  • Page 50: Playing An Mhl-Compatible Device

    Files encoded using Windows Media Codec 9 may be playable but some parts of the specification are not supported; specifi- cally, Pro, Lossless, Voice. c Apple lossless encoding is not supported. d Uncompressed FLAC files are not supported. Pioneer does not guarantee playback. Photo files Category...

  • Page 51: Listening To The Radio

    Basic playback 　 Press ENTER. Listening to the radio After pressing ENTER, the preset class and number stop blinking and the receiver stores the station. The following steps show you how to tune in to FM and AM radio broadcasts using the automatic (search) and manual (step) tuning functions.

  • Page 52: Bluetooth Adapter For Wireless Enjoyment Of Music

    Basic playback 　 ! If the Bluetooth wireless technology device’s security code is “0000”, there is no need to make the security code Bluetooth ADAPTER for Wireless Enjoyment of Music setting on the receiver. Press ADPT to set the ADAPTER PORT input, then conduct the pairing operation on the Bluetooth wireless technology device.
  • Page 53 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. Air Jam Air Jam - a Pioneer-exclusive application and available for free.
  • Page 54 　 Listening to your system 　 Enjoying various types of playback using the listening modes ..........55 Selecting MCACC presets ......................57 　 Choosing the input signal ......................57 Better sound using Phase Control ....................58 Better sound using Phase Control and Full Band Phase Control ..........58 　...

  • Page 55: Listening To Your System Enjoying Various Types Of Playback Using The Listening Modes

    Listening to your system 　 With two channel sources, you can select from: Enjoying various types of playback using the listening modes ! 2 Pro Logic IIx MOVIE – Up to 7.1 channel sound (surround back), especially suited to movie sources ! 2 Pro Logic IIx MUSIC –...
  • Page 56 Listening to your system 　 Using the Home THX modes Using the Advanced surround effects THX and Home THX are technical standards created by THX Ltd. for cinema and home theater sound. Home THX The Advanced surround effects can be used for a variety of additional surround sound effects. Most Advanced is designed to make home theater audio sound more like what you hear in a cinema.

  • Page 57: Selecting Mcacc Presets

    Listening to your system 　 Using Stream Direct Selecting MCACC presets Use the Stream Direct modes when you want to hear the truest possible reproduction of a source. All unneces- ! Default setting: MEMORY 1 sary signal processing is bypassed, and you’re left with the pure analog or digital sound source. If you have calibrated your system for different listening positions, you can switch between settings to suit the Processing differs depending on the input signal and whether or not surround back speakers are connected.

  • Page 58: Better Sound Using Phase Control

    Listening to your system 　 Better sound using Phase Control Better sound using Phase Control and Full Band Phase Control This receiver’s Phase Control feature uses phase correction measures to make sure your sound source arrives at This receiver is equipped with the two types of functions that correct phase distortion and group delay: Phase the listening position in phase, preventing unwanted distortion and/or coloring of the sound.

  • Page 59: Playback With Network Features

    　 Playback with NETWORK features 　 Introduction ........................... 60 Playback with Network functions ....................61 　 About network playback ......................62 About playable file formats ......................64 　...

  • Page 60: Introduction

    ! AirPlay provided on this receiver has been developed and tested based on the software versions for the iPod, iPhone, iPad and the software versions for iTunes that are indicated on the Pioneer website. AirPlay may not be compatible with iPod, iPhone, iPad or iTunes software versions other than those indicated on the Pioneer Note website.

  • Page 61: Playback With Network Functions

    You can perform the following operations with the remote control of this receiver. Note that some buttons are not The access code required for registration on the special Pioneer Internet radio site is displayed. Make a memo of available for operation depending on the category currently being played back.

  • Page 62: About Network Playback

    Playback with NETWORK features 　 Access the special Pioneer Internet radio site from your computer and perform the Playing back your favorite songs registration process. Up to 64 favorite tracks on the media server and/or Internet radio stations can be registered in the Favorites http://www.radio-pioneer.com...

  • Page 63: About Playback Behavior Over A Network

    Content playable over a network Pioneer is not responsible for any malfunction of the player and/or the NETWORK features due to communica- 　 ! Even when encoded in a compatible format, some files may not play correctly.

  • Page 64: About Playable File Formats

    “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; specifi- cally, Pro, Lossless, Voice. c Uncompressed FLAC files are not supported. Pioneer does not guarantee playback.

  • Page 65: Control With Hdmi Function

    　 Control with HDMI function 　 About the Control with HDMI function ..................66 Making Control with HDMI connections ..................66 　 HDMI Setup ............................ 66 Before using synchronization ....................... 67 About synchronized operations ....................67 Setting the PQLS function ......................67 　...

  • Page 66: About The Control With Hdmi Function

    About the Control with HDMI function Select ‘HDMI Setup’, then press ENTER. Synchronized operations below with a Control with HDMI-compatible Pioneer TV or Blu-ray Disc player are pos- Select the ‘Control’ setting you want. sible when the component is connected to the receiver using an HDMI cable.

  • Page 67: Before Using Synchronization

    ! Also see the player’s operating instructions. ! When in the synchronized amp mode, you can adjust the receiver’s volume or mute the sound using the TV’s ! See the Pioneer website for players supporting the Sound Retriever Link and Stream Smoother Link functions. remote control.

  • Page 68: Cautions On The Control With Hdmi Function

    Control with HDMI function 　 Cautions on the Control with HDMI function ! Connect the TV directly to this receiver. Interrupting a direct connection with other amps or an AV converter (such as an HDMI switch) can cause operational errors. ! Only connect components (Blu-ray Disc player, etc.) you intend to use as a source to the HDMI input of this 　...

  • Page 69: Using Other Functions

    　 Using other functions 　 Setting the Audio options ......................70 Setting the Video options ......................72 　 Switching the speaker terminals ....................74 Using the MULTI-ZONE controls ....................75 Making an audio or a video recording..................75 Network settings from a web browser ..................75 　...

  • Page 70: Setting The Audio Options

    Using other functions 　 Setting What it does Option(s) Setting the Audio options With the Auto Sound Retriever function, DSP processing is used to There are a number of additional sound settings you can make using the AUDIO PARAMETER menu. The compensate for the loss of audio data upon compression, improving defaults, if not stated, are listed in bold.
  • Page 71 Using other functions 　 Setting What it does Option(s) Setting What it does Option(s) Some audio sources include ultra-low bass tones. Set the LFE attenu- V.HEIGHT When you’re not using front height speakers, selecting this mode ator as necessary to prevent the ultra-low bass tones from distorting (Virtual Height) allows you to hear a virtual front height channel through your front the sound from the speakers.

  • Page 72: Setting The Video Options

    Using other functions 　 k ! You can’t use the Virtual Height mode when the headphones are connected to this receiver or when any of the stereo, Front Setting the Video options Stage Surround Advance, Sound Retriever Air or Stream Direct modes is selected. ! You can only use the Virtual Height mode if the surround speakers are on and the FH setting is set to NO.
  • Page 73 Using other functions 　 Setting What it does Option(s) Setting What it does Option(s) Adjusts the overall brightness. Sets the optimum picture quality for the type of monitor that is con- nected. Select PDP for plasma displays, LCD for liquid crystal moni- V.ADJ tors, FPJ for front projectors, PRO for professional monitors.

  • Page 74: Switching The Speaker Terminals

    Using other functions 　 Setting What it does Option(s) Switching the speaker terminals Specifies the aspect ratio when input signals are output at the HDMI THROUGH If you selected 9.1ch FH/FW, 7.1ch + Speaker B or 7.1ch FH/FW + ZONE 2 at Speaker system setting page output.

  • Page 75: Using The Multi-Zone Controls

    Using other functions 　 Button(s) What it does Using the MULTI-ZONE controls MUTE Mutes the sound or restores the sound if it has been muted (adjusting the volume also The following steps use the front panel controls to adjust the sub zone volume and select sources. See MULTI- <a>...

  • Page 76: Using The Sleep Timer

    Using other functions 　 Using the sleep timer Resetting the system The sleep timer switches the receiver into standby after a specified amount of time so you can fall asleep without Use this procedure to reset all the receiver’s settings to the factory default. Use the front panel controls to do this. worrying about the receiver being left on all night.
  • Page 77 Using other functions 　 Setting Default Mute Level FULL Phase Control iPod/USB, INTERNET RADIO, SiriusXM, 　 PANDORA, MEDIA SERVER, FAVORITES, Auto Sound Retriever ADAPTER PORT input function Other input functions Sound Delay 0.0 frame Dual Mono 　 AUTO SACD Gain 0 dB LFE Attenuate 0 dB...

  • Page 78: Controlling The Rest Of Your System

    　 Controlling the rest of your system 　 About the Remote Setup menu ....................79 Operating multiple receivers ......................79 　 Setting the remote to control other components............... 79 Selecting preset codes directly ..................... 79 Programming signals from other remote controls ..............80 Erasing one of the remote control button settings ..............

  • Page 79: About The Remote Setup Menu

    Resetting the remote control settings page RECEIVER INPUT SELECT STATUS If you have multiple Pioneer receivers, amplifiers, etc., this setting can be used to prevent other units from Change RC operating simultaneously when the remote control unit is operated. See Operating multiple receivers page...

  • Page 80: Programming Signals From Other Remote Controls

    (note that The remote can store about 120 preset codes from other components (this has been tested with codes of Pioneer some signals may take more memory than others).

  • Page 81: Direct Function

    The All Zone Standby can be used to turn all zones to OFF when the receiver’s power is switched to standby. SAT/CBL 6325 Also, when using separate Pioneer amplifiers/receivers for the sub zones, they can also be set to standby TV CONTROL (INPUT) 0305...

  • Page 82: Controlling Components

    Controlling the rest of your system 　 TV and Audio/Video components Controlling components This remote control can control components after entering the proper codes (see Setting the remote to control HDD/BDR/ Button(s) TV (Monitor) BD/DVD SAT/CATV other components page 79 for more on this).
  • Page 83 Controlling the rest of your system 　 Audio/Video components TV (Projector) Button(s) CD/CD-R/SACD MD/DAT TAPE Button(s) TV (Projector) u SOURCE POWER ON/OFF POWER ON/OFF POWER ON/OFF POWER ON/OFF u SOURCE POWER ON 　 Number buttons numerics numerics numerics — MOVIE CLEAR STANDARD !/CLR...

  • Page 84: The Advanced Mcacc Menu

    　 The Advanced MCACC menu 　 Making receiver settings from the Advanced MCACC menu ............ 85 Automatic MCACC (Expert)......................85 　 Manual MCACC setup ........................87 Checking MCACC Data ........................89 Data Management ......................... 90 　...

  • Page 85: Making Receiver Settings From The Advanced Mcacc Menu

    — When data measurement is taken (after selecting ALL or Keep SP System), the reverb characteristics The Advanced MCACC (Multi Channel ACoustic Calibration) system was developed in Pioneer’s laboratories with data (both before- and after-calibration) that this receiver had been storing will be overwritten.
  • Page 86 The Advanced MCACC menu 　 Again, try to be as quiet as possible while this is happening. It may take 3 to 7 minutes. ! If you selected a STAND.WAVE Multi-Point setup (in step 2), you will be asked to place the mic at the 2nd iPod iPhone iPad AUTO SURR/ALC/ STANDARD...

  • Page 87: Manual Mcacc Setup

    The Advanced MCACC menu 　 Select each channel in turn and adjust the levels (+/–12.0 dB) as necessary. Manual MCACC setup Use k/l to adjust the volume of the speaker you selected to match the reference speaker. When it sounds like both tones are the same volume, press j to confirm and continue to the next channel.
  • Page 88 The Advanced MCACC menu 　 Standing Wave Acoustic Calibration EQ Professional ! Default setting: ON/ATT 0.0dB (all filters) This setup minimizes the unwanted effects of room reverberation by allowing you to calibrate your system based Acoustic standing waves occur when, under certain conditions, sound waves from your speaker system resonate on the direct sound coming from the speakers.

  • Page 89: Checking Mcacc Data

    The Advanced MCACC menu 　 If you selected ‘Reverb Measurement’, select EQ ON or EQ OFF, and then START. Checking MCACC Data The following options determine how the reverb characteristics of your listening area are displayed in Reverb View: At the procedure of Automatically conducting optimum sound tuning (Full Auto MCACC) page 42, the proce-...

  • Page 90: Data Management

    The Advanced MCACC menu 　 Speaker Distance Data Management Use this to display the distance from the different channels to the listening position. See Speaker Distance This system allows you to store up to six MCACC presets, allowing you to calibrate your system for different listen- page 94 for more on this.
  • Page 91 The Advanced MCACC menu 　 Select ‘OK’ to confirm and copy the settings. When MCACC Memory Copy? is displayed, select YES. If NO is selected, the memory is not copied. Completed! shows in the GUI screen to confirm the MCACC preset has been copied, then you automatically return to the Data Management setup menu.

  • Page 92: The System Setup And Other Setup Menus

    　 The System Setup and Other Setup menus 　 Making receiver settings from the System Setup menu ............93 Manual speaker setup ........................93 　 Network Setup menu ........................95 Checking the Network Information ..................... 96 The Other Setup menu ........................97 MHL Setup ............................

  • Page 93: The System Setup And Other Setup Menus Making Receiver Settings From The System Setup Menu

    Using the MULTI-ZONE controls page 75). ! HDMI Setup – Synchronizes this receiver with your Pioneer component supporting Control with HDMI (page ! 5.1ch Bi-Amp + ZONE 2 – Select this to use the surround back speaker terminals for an independent system 65).

  • Page 94: Channel Level

    The System Setup and Other Setup menus 　 Choose the set of speakers that you want to set, then select a speaker size. achieving the optimal sound field taking into account the bass capacity of all connected speakers and human aural characteristics.

  • Page 95: Network Setup Menu

    The System Setup and Other Setup menus 　 Choose the X-Curve setting you want. Network Setup menu Use k/l to adjust the setting. The X-Curve is expressed as a downwards slope in decibels per octave, starting at 2 kHz. The sound becomes less bright as the slope increases (to a maximum of –3.0dB/oct). Use the following Make the settings for connecting the receiver to the Internet and using the network functions.

  • Page 96: Checking The Network Information

    The System Setup and Other Setup menus 　 Proxy Hostname/Proxy Port Parental Lock This setting is required when you connect this receiver to the Internet via a proxy server. Enter the IP address Set restrictions for using Internet services. Also set the password accompanying the usage restrictions. of your proxy server in the ‘Proxy Hostname’...

  • Page 97: The Other Setup Menu

    (page 99). ! FULL (default) – No sound. ! Maintenance Mode – This is used to receive maintenance from a Pioneer service engineer or custom ! –40.0dB/–20.0dB – The volume will be turned down to the level specified here. installer (page 99).
  • Page 98 ZONE Setup update file from the Pioneer website onto your computer, the file will be in ZIP format. Unzip the ZIP file before The volume setting and tone for the sub zones that can be used with this receiver can be changed and adjusted saving it on the USB memory device.

  • Page 99: Mhl Setup

    ! The on-screen display is not displayed when the video output resolution is 480i/576i or 4K. ! The size of the characters displayed differs according to the output resolution. Maintenance Mode Only use this if so instructed by a Pioneer service engineer or custom installer.

  • Page 100: Faq

    　 　 Troubleshooting ..........................101 Power ............................101 　 No sound ............................101 Other audio problems .........................102 ADAPTER PORT terminal ......................103 Video .............................103 　 Settings ............................103 Professional Calibration EQ graphical output ................104 Display ............................104 Remote control ..........................104 HDMI .............................104 AVNavigator ..........................105 USB interface ..........................106 iPod ...............................106 Network............................106...

  • Page 101: Troubleshooting

    　 Wait at least 1 minute, then try turning the power on again. ing the checks listed below, ask your nearest Pioneer authorized independent service company to carry out repair The temperature within the unit has exceeded the allowablevalue. work.

  • Page 102: Other Audio Problems

    +12dB maximum. Certain listening modes or When Operation Mode is set to Basic, the Pioneer-recommended settings are made and HOME MENU items cannot be not all of the functions can be used. To use all of the functions without restrictions, set Other audio problems selected.

  • Page 103: Adapter Port Terminal

    　 Symptom Remedy ADAPTER PORT terminal Video signals are not output from the When a monitor only compatible with resolutions of 480i is connected to the component Symptom Remedy component terminal. 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 104: Professional Calibration Eq Graphical Output

    Make sure that the receiver is set to AUTO or DIGITAL (see Choosing the input signal 　 Certain listening modes or When Operation Mode is set to Basic, the Pioneer-recommended settings are made and ing mode set to Auto Surround or page 57).

  • Page 105: Avnavigator

    　 Symptom Remedy AVNavigator No picture or sound. This receiver is HDCP-compatible. Check that the components you are connecting are also HDCP-compatible. If they are not, please connect them using the component or Symptom Causes Remedy composite video jacks. AVNavigator cannot be An error message may appear Re-start the PC, then start install with no other applications 　...

  • Page 106: Usb Interface

    　 USB interface Network Symptoms Causes Remedies Symptoms Causes Remedies The folders/files stored on a The folders/files are currently stored Store the folders/files in the FAT region. Cannot access the network. The LAN cable is not firmly con- Firmly connect the LAN cable (page 37).

  • Page 107: Web Control

    　 Symptoms Causes Remedies Web Control Audio playback is undesir- The audio file currently being played Check whether the audio file was recorded in a format sup- ably stopped or disturbed. back was not recorded in a format ported by this receiver. Symptoms Causes Remedies...

  • Page 108: Wireless Lan

    Network connections cannot be established even when the above measures are taken. with the receiver or the USB cable. Unplug the receiver from the wall and call a Pioneer authorized inde- ! Reset the wireless LAN converter. After this, redo the wireless LAN converter’s settings.
  • Page 109 　 Additional information 　 Surround sound formats ......................110 About THX ............................110 　 About iPod ...........................111 About SiriusXM ..........................111 About FLAC ..........................111 Windows 7 ...........................112 　 MHL ...............................112 Auto Surround, ALC and Stream Direct with different input signal formats ......112 Speaker Setting Guide ........................

  • Page 110: Surround Sound Formats

    Additional information 　 Surround sound formats About THX Below is a brief description of the main surround sound formats you’ll find on BDs, DVDs, satellite, cable and The THX technologies are explained below. terrestrial broadcasts, and video cassettes. See http://www.thx.com for more detailed information. 　...

  • Page 111: About Ipod

    Additional information 　 THX Select2 Plus About iPod Before any home theatre component can be THX Select2 Plus certified, it must incorporate all the features above and also pass a rigorous series of quality and performance tests. Only then can a product feature the THX Select2 Plus logo, which is your guarantee that the Home Theatre products you purchase will give you superb perfor- 　...

  • Page 112: Windows 7

    Additional information 　 THE FOUNDATION OR CONTRIBUTORS BE LIABLE FOR ANY DIRECT, INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, Auto Surround, ALC and Stream Direct with different input signal EXEMPLARY, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES (INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, PROCUREMENT OF formats SUBSTITUTE GOODS OR SERVICES; LOSS OF USE, DATA, OR PROFITS; OR BUSINESS INTERRUPTION) HOWEVER CAUSED AND ON ANY THEORY OF LIABILITY, WHETHER IN CONTRACT, STRICT LIABILITY, OR TORT The following charts show what you will hear with different input signal formats, depending on the Stream Direct (INCLUDING NEGLIGENCE OR OTHERWISE) ARISING IN ANY WAY OUT OF THE USE OF THIS SOFTWARE, EVEN...

  • Page 113: Speaker Setting Guide

    Since mostly dialogs are output from the center speaker, keeping the center speaker as close as possible to the towards the listening position, the sound field will seem cramped. Testing by the Pioneer Multi-channel Research screen makes the overall sound more natural. For TVs using Braun tubes, however, when installing the center Group has shown that a good sense of sound positioning can be achieved by pointing all the speakers towards speaker on the floor, adjust its angle of elevation to point it towards the listening position.

  • Page 114: About Messages Displayed When Using Network Functions

    Additional information 　 About messages displayed when using network functions Important information regarding the HDMI connection Refer to the following information when you come up with a status message while operating the Network There are cases where you may not be able to route HDMI signals through this receiver (this depends on functions.

  • Page 115: Glossary

    Additional information 　 Glossary The THX technologies are explained below. See http://www.thx.com for more detailed information. THX Cinema Audio formats/Decoding A mode for playing in a home theater environment the sound tracks of theater movies that have been recorded 　 Dolby and edited for playback in large spaces such as movie theaters.
  • Page 116 Control with HDMI function content. Using an application unauthorized by Microsoft Corporation is subject to malfunction. Synchronized operations below with a Control with HDMI-compatible Pioneer TV or Blu-ray Disc player are pos- Windows Media Player 11/Windows Media Player 12 sible when the component is connected to the receiver using an HDMI cable.
  • Page 117 Additional information 　 Wireless LAN/Wi-Fi “Wi-Fi” (Wireless Fidelity) is a trademark coined by the Wi-Fi Alliance trade association to increase recognition of wireless LAN standards. With the increase in the number of devices connected to computers in recent years, Wi-Fi offers the advantage of eliminating the complexity of making connections with LAN cables by using wire- less connection.

  • Page 118: The Advanced Mcacc Menu Features Index

    Additional information 　 Playback High Resolution audio file Features index About playable file formats page Playing a USB device page Operation Mode Slideshow Operation Mode Setup page Playing back photo files stored on a USB memory device page 　 AVNavigator Bluetooth ADAPTER About using AVNavigator (included CD-ROM) page...

  • Page 119: Specifications

    Additional information 　 Digital In/Out Section Specifications HDMI terminal ............................19-pin (Not DVI) HDMI output type .............................. 5 V, 55 mA Amplifier section HDMI input/MHL terminal .............................5 V, 1 A Continuous average power output* USB terminal ....................... USB2.0 High Speed (Type A) 5 V, 2.1 A 　...

  • Page 120: Preset Code List

    TNCi 0099 Proview 0068 Toshiba 0026, 0028, 0036, 　 Pulsar 0004, 0011, 0099 0038, 0040, 0043, 0102 Pioneer 0004, 0006, 0113, Concerto 0004, 0006 GFM 0080, 0084 Luxman 0004, 0006 Quasar 0003, 0010, 0105 Vector Research 0100 0233, 0252, 0275, 0291, 0305...
  • Page 121 ABS 1017 Gateway 1017 Mind 1017 Sansui 1014, 1019 Adventura 1005 GE 1002, 1004 Mitsubishi 1010 Sanyo 1001, 1002 Pioneer 2014, 2197, 2256 Daewoo 2021, 2087 KLH 2070, 2080 Rowa 2071 Aiwa 1005 GOI 1029 Motorola 1004 Sears 1001, 1003, 1004...
  • Page 122 Jebsee 6122 Myrio 6077, 6078 AV Receiver Bell & Howell 6122 Director 6073 Jerrold 6073, 6072, 6122 Noos 6040 Bright House 6074, 6029 Emerson 6122 Knology 6029 Pioneer 5096 (ID 1), 5097 (ID 2), 5098 (ID 3), 5099 (ID 4),...
  • Page 123 253 Alexandra Road, #04-01, Singapore 159936 TEL: 65-6472-7555 PIONEER ELECTRONICS AUSTRALIA PTY. LTD. 5 Arco Lane, Heatherton, Victoria, 3202, 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_B3_En ©...

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