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Pioneer sc-9540 Operating Instructions Manual

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

  • Page 2: Operating Environment

    Product Name: AUDIO/VIDEO MULTI-CHANNEL RECEIVER Model Number: SC-9540 Responsible Party Name: PIONEER ELECTRONICS SERVICE, INC. Address: 1925 E. DOMINGUEZ ST. LONG BEACH, CA 90801-1760, U.S.A. Phone: 1-800-421-1404 IMPORTANT NOTICE THE SERIAL NUMBER FOR THIS EQUIPMENT IS LOCATED IN THE REAR.
  • 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 WARNING: Handling the cord on this product or cords associated with accessories sold with the product will expose you to chemicals listed on proposition 65 known to the State of California and other governmental entities to cause cancer and birth defect or other reproductive harm. Wash hands after handling D36-P4_A_En If the AC plug of this unit does not match the AC...

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Thank you for buying this Pioneer product. Please read through these operating instructions so you will know how to operate your model properly. After you have finished reading the instructions, put them away in a safe place for future reference.
  • Page 6 06 Listening to your system 08 KURO LINK Auto playback....... 57 Making the KURO LINK connections .
  • Page 7 11 The Advanced MCACC menu 13 Additional information Making receiver settings from the Advanced MCACC Speaker Setting Guide ..... . . 115 menu .

  • Page 8: Flow Of Settings On The Receiver

    Flow of settings on the receiver The unit is a full-fledged AV receiver equipped with an abundance of functions and terminals. It can be used easily after following the procedure below to make the connections and settings. The colors of the steps indicate the following: Required setting item Setting to be made as necessary ...

  • Page 9: Before You Start

    Our philosophy making your home theater experience as faithful as Pioneer is dedicated to making your home theater possible to what the director intended. listening experience as close as possible to the vision of the moviemakers and mastering engineer when they •...

  • Page 10: Checking What's In The Box

    NOT tell us stories properly as the same as creator’s intention. • Power cord “Optimum Surround” is a new Pioneer’s surround sound • Warranty card technology that has been newly developed to solve this • These operating instructions problem.

  • Page 11: Loading The Batteries

    Before you start Loading the batteries Operating range of remote control unit The remote control may not work properly if: • There are obstacles between the remote control and the receiver’s remote sensor. • Direct sunlight or fluorescent light is shining onto the remote sensor.

  • Page 12: Controls And Displays

    Controls and displays Chapter 2: Controls and displays Remote control  RECEIVER This switches between standby and on for this receiver. Input function buttons RECEIVER SOURCE Press to select control of other components (see Controlling the rest of your system on page 89). HDMI HOME MEDIA Number buttons and other receiver/component...
  • Page 13 Controls and displays STATUS – Press to check selected receiver settings Tuner/component control buttons/HOME MENU These button controls can be accessed after you have (page 87). selected the corresponding input function button (DVD, PQLS – Press to select PQLS setting (page 81). DVR, TV, etc.).

  • Page 14: Front Panel

    Controls and displays Front panel AUDIO/VIDEO MULTI-CHANNEL RECEIVER SC-9540 INPUT MASTER SELECTOR VOLUME PHASE ADVANCED CONTROL MCACC PQLS HDMI  STANDBY/ON AUDIO PARAMETER VIDEO (TUNE) CONTROL ON/OFF TUNER EDIT BAND AUTO SURR/ALC/ HOME STANDARD ADVANCED STEREO MULTI-ZONE SPEAKERS STREAM DIRECT...

  • Page 15: Display

    Controls and displays 10 /// (TUNE/PRESET) /ENTER 14 MULTI-ZONE controls Use the arrow buttons when setting up your HOME If you’ve made MULTI-ZONE connections (see MULTI- MENU. Use TUNE / to find radio frequencies and use ZONE setup on page 35) use these controls to control the PRESET /...
  • Page 16 Controls and displays MULTI-ZONE 16 Input function indicators Lights when the MULTI-ZONE feature is active (page 85). Light to indicate the input function you have selected. DSD PCM – Light during DSD (Direct Stream Digital) to 17 Scroll indicators PCM conversion with SACDs. Light when there are more selectable items when making PCM –...

  • Page 17: 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 12 V HDMI...
  • Page 18 Connecting your equipment Control input/output 19 Speaker terminals Use to connect other Pioneer components so that you Use for connection to the main front, center, surround can control all your equipment from a single IR remote and surround back speakers.

  • Page 19: Determining The Speakers' Application

    Connecting your equipment [3] 5.1ch surround & ZONE 2 connection Determining the speakers’ application (Multi Zone) With these connections you can simultaneously enjoy Surround sound with a strong sense of presence can be 5.1-channel surround sound in the main zone with stereo enjoyed by connecting 7 speakers and 1 subwoofer.

  • Page 20: Placing The Speakers

    Connecting your equipment THX speaker system setup Placing the speakers If you are using a THX certified subwoofer use the THX INPUT jack on the subwoofer (if your subwoofer has one) To achieve the best possible surround sound, install your or switch the filter position to THX on your subwoofer.

  • Page 21: Connecting The Speakers

    Connecting your equipment CAUTION Connecting the speakers • Make sure that all speakers are securely installed. Each speaker connection on the receiver comprises a This not only improves sound quality, but also positive (+) and negative (–) terminal. Make sure to reduces the risk of damage or injury resulting from match these up with the terminals on the speakers speakers being knocked over or falling in the event of...

  • Page 22: 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 23: 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 12 V HDMI AC IN TRIGGER (OUTPUT (DVR) ANTENNA COAXIAL (DVD) (VIDEO 1) TOTAL ASSIGNABLE (KURO 50 mA ASSIGNABLE - FM UNBAL 75 AM LOOP LINK )

  • Page 24: Selecting The Surr Back System

    Connecting your equipment Selecting the Surr Back system About the audio connection The surround back terminals can be used for bi-amping, There are several types of audio input and output Speaker B and ZONE 2 connections, in addition to for the terminals on this receiver.

  • Page 25: About The Video Converter

    Connecting your equipment About the video converter The video converter ensures that all video sources are output through all of the MONITOR OUT jacks. The only exception is HDMI: since this resolution cannot be downsampled, you must connect your monitor/TV to the receiver’s HDMI video outputs when connecting this video source.

  • Page 26: 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 79).

  • Page 27: 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. DVD player, etc. Select one Select one AUDIO OUT VIDEO OUT...

  • Page 28: Connecting Your Tv With No Hdmi Input

    Connecting your equipment Connecting your TV with no HDMI input This diagram shows connections of a TV (with no HDMI input) and DVD player (or other playback component) to the receiver. • With these connections, the picture is not output to the TV even if the DVD player is connected with an HDMI cable. Connect the DVD player’s video signals using a composite, S-VIDEO or component cord.
  • Page 29 Connecting your equipment • The input functions below are assigned by default to About HDMI the receiver’s different input terminals. Refer to The The HDMI connection transfers uncompressed digital Input Setup menu on page 44 to change the video, as well as almost every kind of digital audio that the assignments if other connections are used.

  • Page 30: Connecting An Hdd/Dvd Recorder, Vcr And Other Video Sources

    Connecting your equipment Connecting an HDD/DVD recorder, VCR and other video sources This receiver has two sets of audio/video inputs and outputs suitable for connecting analog or digital video devices, including HDD/DVD recorders and VCRs. When you set up the receiver you’ll need to tell the receiver which input you connected the recorder to (see also The Input Setup menu on page 44).

  • Page 31: Connecting A Satellite/Cable Receiver Or Other Set-Top Box

    Connecting your equipment Connecting a satellite/cable receiver or Connecting the multichannel analog other set-top box inputs Satellite and cable receivers, and terrestrial digital TV For DVD Audio and SACD playback, your DVD player may tuners are all examples of so-called ‘set-top boxes’. have 5.1, 6.1 or 7.1 channel analog outputs (depending on whether your player supports surround back When you set up the receiver you’ll need to tell the...

  • Page 32: Connecting Other Audio Components

    Connecting your equipment Connecting other audio components This receiver has both digital and analog inputs, allowing you to connect audio components for playback. This receiver features five stereo audio-only inputs. One of these inputs have corresponding outputs for use with audio recorders.

  • Page 33: Connecting Additional Amplifiers

    Connecting your equipment Connecting additional amplifiers Connecting AM/FM antennas This receiver has more than enough power for any home Connect the AM loop antenna and the FM wire antenna use, but it’s possible to add additional amplifiers to every as shown below. To improve reception and sound quality, channel of your system using the pre-outs.

  • Page 34: Connecting External Antennas

    Connecting your equipment Connecting external antennas Connecting an XM Radio tuner To improve FM reception connect an external FM antenna to the FM UNBAL 75 Ω. After purchasing an XM Mini-Tuner and Home Dock (both sold separately), you will also need to activate the XM Radio service to begin receiving broadcasts.

  • Page 35: Multi-Zone Setup

    Connecting your equipment MULTI-ZONE setup This receiver can power up to three independent systems in separate rooms after you have made the proper MULTI- ZONE connections. An example MULTI-ZONE setup is shown below, but the number of MULTI-ZONE connections (and the way you choose to connect them) depends on how you want to set up your system.
  • Page 36 Connecting your equipment Basic MULTI-ZONE setup (ZONE 2) MULTI-ZONE setup using speaker terminals (ZONE 2) You must select ZONE 2 in Surround back speaker setting • Connect a separate amplifier to the AUDIO ZONE 2 on page 109 to use this setup. Note that the sound in the OUT jacks and a TV monitor to the VIDEO ZONE 2 OUT sub zone will be temporarily interrupted when controlling jack, both on this receiver.

  • Page 37: Connecting An Ir Receiver

    IR receiver. Please see the manual supplied with your IR receiver for the type of cable necessary for the connection. • If you want to link a Pioneer component to the IR CONTROL CONTROL receiver, see Operating other Pioneer components with this unit’s sensor below to connect to the...

  • Page 38: Switching Components On And Off Using The 12 Volt Trigger

    (CD) cross type, female–female). 12 V The software to output the results is available from the TRIGGER (TV/SAT) support area of the Pioneer website (http:// www.pioneerelectronics.com/PUSA/ (DVR) Home+Entertainment+Custom+Install). Instructions (VIDEO1) CONTROL for using the software are also available here. If you have...

  • Page 39: Connecting An Hdmi-Equipped Component To The Front Panel Input

    Connecting your equipment • Connect your computer to the RS-232C jack on the rear panel of the receiver. Connecting an HDMI-equipped Make sure that the receiver and all connected component to the front panel input components are switched off and disconnected from the There is an HDMI input terminal on the front panel.

  • Page 40: Connecting An Ipod

    Connecting your equipment Connecting an iPod Connecting a USB device This receiver has a dedicated iPod terminal that will allow It is possible to playback files using the USB interface on you to control playback of audio or video content from the front of this receiver.

  • Page 41: Plugging In The Receiver

    Check the power cord once in a while. If you find it damaged, ask your nearest Pioneer authorized independent service company for a replacement. • Do not use any power cord other than the one supplied with this unit.

  • Page 42: Basic Setup

    Basic Setup Chapter 4: Basic Setup Select ‘OK’ to change the language. Changing the OSD display language 4c.OSD Language A/V RECEIVER (OSD Language) Language : English 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.
  • Page 43 Basic Setup Select Surr Back System setting, select an MCACC CAUTION preset , then select START. Select Normal (Surround back), Speaker B, Front Bi- • The test tones used in the Auto MCACC Setup are Amp or ZONE 2 for the Surr Back System setting output at high volume.

  • Page 44: Problems When Using The Auto Mcacc Setup

    Basic Setup and check the speaker connections. If there doesn’t seem to be a problem, you can simply use / to The Input Setup menu select the speaker and / to change the setting You only need to make settings in the Input Setup menu and continue.

  • Page 45: Input Function Default And Possible Settings

    Basic Setup Select the input(s) to which you’ve connected your Input function default and possible settings component. The terminals on the receiver generally correspond to the For example, if your DVD player only has an optical name of one of the input functions. If you have connected output, you will need to change the DVD input function’s components to this receiver differently from (or in Digital In setting from COAX-1 (default) to the optical...

  • Page 46: Basic Playback

    Basic playback Chapter 5: Basic playback When not using a surround back speaker, DOLBY DIGITAL is displayed when playing Dolby Digital 5.1 Playing a source channel signals. Here are the basic instructions for playing a source (such If the display does not correspond to the input signal and as a DVD disc) with your home theater system.

  • Page 47: Selecting The Multichannel Analog Inputs

    • Features such as the equalizer cannot be controlled using this receiver, and we recommend switching the equalizer off before connecting. • Pioneer cannot under any circumstances accept responsibility for any direct or indirect loss arising from any inconvenience or loss of recorded material resulting from the iPod failure.
  • Page 48 Basic playback Continue browsing until you arrive at what you Basic playback controls want to play, then press  to start playback. The following table shows the basic playback controls for Main Zone: your iPod. Press iPod USB to switch the remote control to the iPod/USB operation mode.

  • Page 49: Playing A Usb Device

    (MP3 players) of format FAT12/16/32. 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 50: Playing Back Photo Files Stored On A Usb Memory Device

    Basic playback Use / to select a folder, then press ENTER to Sub Zone: browse that folder. Track title or File name • To return to the previous level any time, press RETURN Track number Play xxxx/xxxx Continue browsing until you arrive at what you Track Title Play mode want to play, then press...

  • Page 51: About Playable File Formats

    Basic playback About playable file formats The USB function of this receiver supports the following file formats. Note that some file formats are not available for playback although they are listed as playable file formats. Music files Category Extension Stream .mp3 MPEG-1, 2, 2.5 Audio Layer-3 Sampling frequency...

  • Page 52: Listening To The Radio

    Basic playback The Neural THX mode can be selected also with STANDARD (page 57). Listening to the radio The following steps show you how to tune in to FM and Tuning directly to a station AM radio broadcasts using the automatic (search) and Sometimes, you’ll already know the frequency of the manual (step) tuning functions.

  • Page 53: Listening To Station Presets

    Basic playback Whether you purchase a SIRIUS or XM tuner, you’ll need Input the name you want. Choose from the following characters for a name up to to activate and subscribe to begin enjoying the service. eight characters long. Easy to follow installation and setup instructions are provided with the satellite tuners.

  • Page 54: Using Xm Hd Surround

    Basic playback Sub Zone: Saving channel presets This receiver can memorize up to 63 channels, stored in Song name Life is Like a Wind seven banks, or classes (A to G) of nine channels each. Signal strength Select the channel you want to memorize. Preset class Rie fue Preset number...

  • Page 55: Listening To Sirius Radio

    Basic playback Selecting channels and browsing by genre Listening to SIRIUS Radio From the SIRIUS Channel Guide, you can browse SIRIUS Radio channels in the order that they appear, or you can For details on SIRIUS Radio, see About SIRIUS and XM on narrow your channel search by genre.

  • Page 56: Saving Channel Presets

    Basic playback • Memory Recall – Use / to browse your saved Saving channel presets song information (see Tip above). This receiver can memorize up to 63 channels, stored in • Password Set – Set the parental lock password. seven banks, or classes (A to G) of nine channels each. When you’re finished press TOP MENU to return to Select the channel you want to memorize.

  • Page 57: Listening To Your System

    Listening to your system Chapter 6: Listening to your system OPTIMUM SURR – In the Optimum Surround mode, this receiver automatically optimizes sound balance in each Auto playback scene based on actually set volume. The sound balancer There are many ways to listen back to sources using this controls three major theater sound elements dialogue, receiver, but for the simplest, most direct listening option bass and surround with original algorithm.

  • Page 58: Using The Home Thx Modes

    Listening to your system Using the Home THX modes With two channel sources, you can select from THX and Home THX are technical standards created by • 2 Pro Logic IIx MOVIE – Up to 7.1 channel sound, THX Ltd. for cinema and home theater sound. Home THX especially suited to movie sources is designed to make home theater audio sound more like •...

  • Page 59: Using The Advanced Surround Effects

    Listening to your system • 2 Pro Logic IIx MOVIE+THX CINEMA • ROCK/POP – Creates a live concert sound for rock and/or pop music • THX Select2 CINEMA – Allows you to hear 7.1 • UNPLUGGED – Suitable for acoustic music sources channel playback with 5.1 channel sources •...

  • Page 60: Using Front Stage Surround Advance

    Listening to your system Using Front Stage Surround Advance Using Stream Direct The Front Stage Surround Advance function allows you to Use the Stream Direct modes when you want to hear the create natural surround sound effects using just the front truest possible reproduction of a source.

  • Page 61: Using Surround Back Channel Processing

    Listening to your system Using the Virtual Surround Back mode Using surround back channel • Default setting: OFF When you’re not using surround back speakers, processing selecting this mode allows you to hear a virtual surround • Default setting: SBch ON back channel through your surround speakers.

  • Page 62: Setting The Up Mix Function

    Listening to your system Setting the Up Mix function Selecting MCACC presets In a 7.1-channel surround system with surround • Default setting: MEMORY 1 speakers placed directly at the sides of the listening If you have calibrated your system for different listening position, the surround sound of 5.1-channel sources is positions , you can switch between settings to suit the...

  • Page 63: Choosing The Input Signal

    Listening to your system Choosing the input signal Better sound using Phase Control and On this receiver, it is possible to switch the input signals Full Band Phase Control for the different inputs as described below. This receiver is equipped with the two types of functions that correct phase distortion and group delay: Phase PQLS MEMORY...

  • Page 64: Using Full Band Phase Control

    Listening to your system Phase Control ON Using Full Band Phase Control The Full Band Phase Control feature calibrates the Front speaker Listening frequency-phase characteristics of the speakers position connected. Standard speakers designed exclusively for audio use generally reproduce sound with the divided frequency Sound bands output from a speaker system consisting of Original sound...
  • Page 65 Listening to your system Full Band Phase Control OFF PHASE CTRL PHASE CTRL STATUS PQLS MEMORY Tweeter AUDIO INFO DISP Midrange RECEIVER RECEIVER MULTI OPE TV CTRL REMOTE SETUP Woofer RECEIVER • Press , then press PHASE CTRL (PHASE Group Delay Characteristics CONTROL) to select FULLBAND PHASE.

  • Page 66: Playback With Home Media Gallery Inputs

    You can select and listen to your favorite Internet radio station from the list of Internet radio stations created, edited, and managed by the vTuner database service exclusively for use with the Pioneer products. See Playback with Home Media Gallery on page 69 and Listening to Internet radio stations on page 70.

  • Page 67: Connecting To The Network Through Lan Interface

    Playback with HOME MEDIA GALLERY inputs Connecting to the network through Introduction LAN interface The Home Media Gallery allows you to play music on media servers connected on an identical Local Area Network (LAN) as the receiver. This unit allows for the Caution playing of files stored on the following: •...

  • Page 68: About Network Playback

    PC and the setting of such software, DLNA network connection may be blocked. Pioneer is not responsible for any malfunction of the player and/or the Home Media Gallery features due to communication error/malfunctions associated with your network connection and/or your PC, or other connected equipment.

  • Page 69: Playback With Home Media Gallery

    Playback with HOME MEDIA GALLERY inputs • Rhapsody – Rhapsody music broadcast service Playback with Home Media Gallery • Sirius – Internet radio that supports Sirius • Neural Music Direct – Internet radio that supports SOU C AUDIO VIDEO PARAMETER PARAMETER Neural Surround LIST...

  • Page 70: Playing Back Audio Files Stored On Components On The Network

    Playback with HOME MEDIA GALLERY inputs Only audio files with the mark can be played. In case of Button Function mark, use / and ENTER to the folders with the / Press to skip to previous/next song. select the desired folder and audio files. Press repeatedly to switch among Repeat One, Repeat step 3 to play back the desired song.
  • Page 71 Use / to select ‘Get access code’, then press Sub Zone: ENTER. The access code required for registration on the special Play Pioneer Internet radio site is displayed. Make a memo of Track title Track Title Play mode this address.

  • Page 72: Listening To Rhapsody

    Favorites folder. Note that only the trial. Access the website in order to set up a trial account: audio files stored on components on the network can be http://www.rhapsody.com/pioneer registered. • You must have a registered account in order to listen Registering and deleting audio files and Internet to songs using Rhapsody.

  • Page 73: About Playable File Formats

    Playback with HOME MEDIA GALLERY inputs 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 74: Advanced Operations For Internet Radio

    Playback with HOME MEDIA GALLERY inputs Advanced operations for Internet radio Setting up the network In case the router connected to the LAN terminal on this SIGNAL SEL MCACC SLEEP receiver is a broadband router (with the built-in DHCP AUDIO VIDEO PARAMETER PARAMETER...
  • Page 75 Playback with HOME MEDIA GALLERY inputs The Network IP Settings screen appears. Select ‘Static IP Address’ and press ENTER to • Press / or the numeric buttons to enter confirm your selection. alphanumeric characters. To delete alphanumeric The IP address screen appears. When you select characters entered one at a time, press ...

  • Page 76: Checking The Network Settings

    Before proceeding with the following steps, check Information on software updates may be posted on the whether you have followed Steps from 1 to 2 on page 75. Pioneer website. http://www.pioneerelectronics.com Select ‘Information’ and press ENTER to confirm your selection.

  • Page 77: Glossary

    Most importantly, DNS translates vTuner lists thousands of stations from over 100 different domain names (computer hostnames or sitenames, countries around the globe. For more detail about such as www.pioneerelectronics.com) to IP addresses vTuner, visit the following website: (such as 202.221.192.106). http://www.radio-pioneer.com...
  • Page 78 Playback with HOME MEDIA GALLERY inputs “This product is protected by certain intellectual property rights of NEMS and BridgeCo. Use or distribution of such technology outside of this product is prohibited without a license from NEMS and BridgeCo or an authorized subsidiary.”...

  • Page 79: Kuro Link

    Synchronized operation with a KURO LINK-compatible • To use the KURO LINK function, connect this Pioneer flat panel TV or Blu-ray disc player or with a receiver and flat panel TV using the HDMI OUT 1 component of another make that supports the KURO terminal.

  • Page 80: About Connections With A Product Of A Different Brand That Supports The Kuro Link Function

    KURO LINK function. For more information the receiver’s KURO LINK function is connected to a TV see the operating instructions for each component. of a brand other than Pioneer that supports the KURO LINK function. (Depending on the TV, however, some of AUDIO VIDEO the KURO LINK functions may not work.)

  • Page 81: Setting The Pqls Function

    PQLS to select PQLS setting. than one connected by HDMI. The setting is displayed on the front panel display. The operations below can also be used on Pioneer KURO • PQLS AUTO – PQLS is enabled. A precision quartz LINK-compatible flat panel TVs.

  • Page 82: Using Other Functions

    Using other functions Chapter 9: Using other functions Setting What it does Option(s) Setting the Audio options Applies the treble and bass tone BYPASS TONE controls to a source, or bypasses There are a number of additional sound settings you can (Tone them completely.

  • Page 83: Setting The Video Options

    Using other functions Setting What it does Option(s) Setting What it does Option(s) Some Dolby Digital and DTS Sets the effect level for the 10 to 90 0dB/ –5dB/ EFFECT (LFE audio sources include ultra-low currently selected Advanced –10dB/ –15dB/ Defaults: 50 Attenuate) bass tones.

  • Page 84: Switching The Speaker System

    Using other functions Press RETURN to confirm and exit the menu. Setting What it does Option(s) Setting What it does Option(s) Adjusts saturation from dull to –6 to +6 CHROMA bright. (Chroma Default: 0 Converts video signals for output V.CONV Level) (Digital Video from the MONITOR OUT jacks...

  • Page 85: Using The Multi-Zone Controls

    Using other functions • SPAB – Sound is output from speaker system A (up • When the receiver is on, make sure that any to 5 channels, depending on the source), the two operations for the sub zone are done while ZONE and speakers in speaker system B, and the subwoofer.

  • Page 86: Making An Audio Or A Video Recording

    Using other functions Making an audio or a video recording Reducing the level of an analog signal You can make an audio or a video recording from the The input attenuator lowers the input level of an analog built-in tuner, or from an audio or video source signal when it’s too strong.

  • Page 87: Dimming The Display

    Using other functions Dimming the display Checking your system settings You can choose between four brightness levels for the Use the status display screen to check your current front panel display. Note that when selecting sources, the settings for features such as surround back channel display automatically brightens for a few seconds.

  • Page 88: Resetting The System

    Using other functions Setting Default Resetting the system Sound Retriever iPod/USB or HOME MEDIA GALLERY Use this procedure to reset all the receiver’s settings to function the factory default. Use the front panel controls to do this. Other functions Set MULTI-ZONE to OFF. Sound Delay 0.0 frame •...

  • Page 89: Controlling The Rest Of Your System

    Controlling the rest of your system Chapter 10: Controlling the rest of your system However, there are cases where only certain functions may be controllable after assigning the proper preset Operating multiple receivers code, or the codes for the manufacturer in the remote The remote control included with this receiver can be control will not work for the model that you are using.

  • Page 90: Programming Signals From Other Remote Controls

    Repeat step 3 to erase other buttons. Note 1 The remote can store about 200 preset codes (this has been tested with codes of Pioneer format only). 2 • You can’t assign TUNER, HOME MEDIA GALLERY, iPod USB, XM or SIRIUS.

  • Page 91: Multi Operation And System Off

    SETUP SETUP D.ACCESS CH LEVEL CLASS ENTER /CLR iPod USB TUNER SIRIUS With Pioneer components, you don’t need to: ZONE 2 ZONE 3 MAIN MAIN MASTER INPUT VOLUME INPUT • program the power to switch off in a shutdown Press and hold REMOTE SETUP, then release it after sequence (except DVD recorders);...

  • Page 92: Using System Off

    Press MULTI OPE. TV CTRL button. Press  SOURCE. The command sequence you programmed will run, then RECEIVER SOURCE SOURCE all Pioneer components will switch off , followed by this receiver. HDMI HOME MEDIA CD-R GALLERY Resetting the remote control presets...
  • Page 93 Controlling the rest of your system 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 CLEAR • (dot) •...
  • Page 94 Controlling the rest of your system 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 MOVIE Number buttons numerics numerics numerics – • (dot) >10/CLEAR CLEAR CLEAR STANDARD ENTER ENTER DISC/ENTER...

  • Page 95: The Advanced Mcacc Menu

    A/V RECEIVER The Advanced MCACC (Multi Channel ACoustic 1. Advanced MCACC 2. MCACC Data Check Calibration) system was developed in Pioneer’s 3. Data Management 4. System Setup laboratories with the aim of making it possible for home users to perform adjustments of the same level as in a studio easily and with high precision.

  • Page 96: Automatic Mcacc (Expert)

    The Advanced MCACC menu Select the parameters you want to set. Use / to select the item, then use / to set. Automatic MCACC (Expert) If your setup requires more detailed settings than those 1b.Auto MCACC 1b.Auto MCACC provided in Automatically setting up for surround sound A/V RECEIVER A/V RECEIVER Speaker Setting...
  • Page 97 The Advanced MCACC menu • With error messages (such as Too much ambient 2nd reference 3rd reference noise! or Check microphone) select RETRY after point point checking for ambient noise (see Problems when using the Auto MCACC Setup on page 44) and verifying the mic connection.

  • Page 98: Manual Mcacc Setup

    The Advanced MCACC menu • Output PC – The data transfer mode with the Make sure ‘OK’ is selected, then press ENTER. A progress report is displayed on-screen while the connected computer is set. The graphs of the reverb receiver outputs more test tones to determine the characteristics and group delay characteristics optimum receiver settings for channel level, speaker before and after calibration and the various MCACC...

  • Page 99: Fine Channel Level

    The Advanced MCACC menu Select ‘Manual MCACC’ from the Advanced Fine Channel Level MCACC menu. • Default setting: 0.0dB (all channels) See Making receiver settings from the Advanced MCACC You can achieve better surround sound by properly menu on page 95 if you’re not already at this screen. adjusting the overall balance of your speaker system.

  • Page 100: Fine Speaker Distance

    The Advanced MCACC menu When it sounds like the delay settings are matched up, Fine Speaker Distance press  to confirm and continue to the next channel. • Default setting: 10’00” (all speakers) • For comparison purposes, the reference speaker will For proper sound depth and separation with your system, change depending on which speaker you select.

  • Page 101: Acoustic Calibration Eq Adjust

    3 This system allows you to customize your system calibration with the help of a graphical output that can be displayed on-screen, or using a computer (with software available from Pioneer—see Output PC on page 106 for more on this).
  • Page 102 The Advanced MCACC menu By analyzing the graph, you should be able to see how • Reverb characteristics for different channels – your room is responding to certain frequencies. Reverb characteristics can be somewhat different for Differences in channel level and speaker distance are each channel.
  • Page 103 The Advanced MCACC menu • Advanced EQ Setup – Use this to select the time The reverb characteristics are displayed when the Full period that will be used for frequency adjustment and Auto MCACC or Reverb Measurement measurements calibration, based on the reverb measurement of are conducted.

  • Page 104: Checking Mcacc Data

    The Advanced MCACC menu Speaker Setting Checking MCACC Data Use this to display the speaker size and number of speakers. See Speaker Setting on page 109 for more on At the procedure of Automatically setting up for surround this. sound (Auto MCACC & Full Band Phase Control) on page 42, the procedure of Automatic MCACC (Expert) on Select ‘Speaker Setting’...

  • Page 105: Speaker Distance

    The Advanced MCACC menu Speaker Distance Acoustic Cal EQ Use this to display the distance from the different Use this to display the calibration values for the channels to the listening position. See Speaker Distance frequency response of the various channels set in the on page 111 for more on this.

  • Page 106: Output Pc

    The Advanced MCACC menu Output PC Data Management Before continuing, make sure you have completed step 2 in Checking MCACC Data on page 104. The data This system allows you to store up to six MCACC presets, measured with the Advanced MCACC function is allowing you to calibrate your system for different transmitted to the connected computer.

  • Page 107: Renaming Mcacc Presets

    The Advanced MCACC menu Renaming MCACC presets Select ‘OK’ to confirm and copy the settings. When MCACC Memory Copy? is displayed, select YES. If you have several different MCACC presets that you’re If NO is selected, the memory is not copied. using, you may want to rename them for easier identification.

  • Page 108: The System And The Other Setup

    The system and the other setup Chapter 12: The system and the other setup • Manual SP Setup – Sets the type of connection used for surround back terminals and the size, number Making receiver settings from the distance and overall balance of the connected System Setup menu speakers (see Manual speaker setup below).

  • Page 109: Surround Back Speaker Setting

    The system and the other setup • Surr Back System – Specifies how you are using your When ‘Setting Change?’ is displayed, select Yes. surround back speakers (see below). If No is selected, the setting is not changed. • Speaker Setting – Specifies the size and number of You will return to the Manual SP Setup menu.

  • Page 110: Channel Level

    The system and the other setup • SB – Select the number of surround back speakers • AUTO – Adjust channel levels as the test tone moves from speaker to speaker automatically. you have (one, two or none). Select LARGEx2 or LARGEx1 if your surround back speakers reproduce Confirm your selected setup option.

  • Page 111: Speaker Distance

    The system and the other setup • If you select OFF, the frequency curve will be flat and Speaker Distance the X-Curve has no effect. For good sound depth and separation from your system, you need to specify the distance of your speakers from When you’re finished, press RETURN.

  • Page 112: The Other Setup Menu

    You will return to the Manual SP Setup menu. • KURO LINK Setup – Synchronizes this receiver with your Pioneer component supporting KURO LINK (see KURO LINK Setup on page 80). • Multi Ch In Setup – Specifies the optional settings for a multi-channel input (see below).

  • Page 113: Zone Audio Setup

    5. Volume Limit Setup 6. Remote Control Mode Setup • Fixed – Use this setting if you’ve connected a fully 7. Flicker Reduction Setup integrated amplifier (such as another Pioneer VSX receiver) in the sub room and want to use that Exit Return receiver’s volume controls.

  • Page 114: Remote Control Mode Setup

    The system and the other setup Select ‘Volume Limit Setup’ from the Other Setup Select ‘Flicker Reduction Setup’ from the Other menu. Setup menu. 4d.Other Setup 4d5.Volume Limit Setup 4d.Other Setup 4d7.Flicker Reduction Setup A/V RECEIVER A/V RECEIVER A/V RECEIVER A/V RECEIVER Volume Limit Flicker Reduction :...

  • Page 115: Additional Information

    The three major elements in positioning the speakers are the listening position, the sound field will seem cramped. distance, angle and orientation (the direction in which Testing by the Pioneer Multi-channel Research Group the speakers are pointing). has shown that a good sense of sound positioning can be...

  • Page 116: Positional Relationship Between Speakers And Monitor

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

  • Page 117: No Sound

    The Receiver suddenly power • The power unit is damaged. Unplug the receiver from the wall and call a Pioneer authorized off or the blue indicator at the independent service company. center of the receiver flashes.

  • Page 118: Other Audio Problems

    Additional information Symptom Remedy No sound from subwoofer. • Check that the subwoofer is connected properly, switched on and the volume turned up. • If your subwoofer has a sleep function, make sure it is switched off. • Make sure that the Subwoofer setting is YES or PLUS (see Speaker Setting on page 109). •...

  • Page 119: Video

    Additional information Symptom Remedy Everything seems to be set up • The speakers may be out of phase. Check that the positive/negative speaker terminals on the correctly, but the playback receiver are matched with the corresponding terminals on the speakers (see Connecting the sound is odd.

  • Page 120: Settings

    Additional information Settings Symptom 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 44). If the noise level cannot be kept low enough, you will have to set up the surround sound manually (page 108).

  • Page 121: Display

    • Check that there are no obstacles between the receiver and the remote control. • Make sure that there is no fluorescent or other strong light shining on to the remote sensor. • Check the connections of the CONTROL IN jack (see Operating other Pioneer components with this unit’s sensor on page 37).

  • Page 122: Hdmi

    Additional information HDMI Symptom Remedy The HDMI indicator blinks • Check all the points below. continuously. No picture or sound. • This receiver is HDCP-compatible. Check that the components you are connecting are also HDCP- compatible. If they are not, please connect them using the component, S-Video or composite video jacks.

  • Page 123: Important Information Regarding The Hdmi Connection

    Additional information Symptom Remedy Amp-linked operation not • Check the HDMI connections. possible using KURO LINK • The cable may be damaged. function. • Select ON for the KURO LINK setting (see KURO LINK Setup on page 80). • Turn the TV’s power on before turning on this receiver’s power. •...
  • Page 124 Additional information Symptoms Causes Remedies 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 74). The IP address is being automatically configured.

  • Page 125: About Status Messages

    Additional information About status messages 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. Please Wait The selected category or Internet radio station cannot be accessed.

  • Page 126: Xm Radio Messages

    Additional information XM radio messages Status messages Cause Action Check XM Tuner The XM Mini-Tuner is not installed or not fully seated Confirm the XM Mini-Tuner is fully seated in the dock in the XM Mini-Tuner Home Dock or the XM Mini- and check the XM Mini-Tuner Home Dock cable is Tuner Dock is not connected to this receiver.

  • Page 127: Sirius Radio Messages

    Additional information SIRIUS radio messages Status messages Cause Action Antenna Error The SIRIUS antenna is not properly Check that the antenna cable is attached securely. connected. The SiriusConnect™ tuner is not properly Check that the 8 pin mini DIN cable and AC Adapter are Check Sirius Tuner connected.

  • Page 128: Dts

    Additional information Dolby Digital Plus Dolby Digital Plus is the next-generation audio The DTS technologies are explained below. See technology for all high-definition programming and www.dtstech.com for more detailed information. media. It combines the efficiency to meet future broadcast demands with the power and flexibility to realize the full audio potential expected in the upcoming high-definition era.

  • Page 129: Windows Media Audio 9 Professional

    Additional information DTS-HD Master Audio DTS-HD Master Audio is a technology that delivers master About THX audio sources recorded in a professional studio to listeners The THX technologies are explained below. See without any loss of data, preserving audio quality. DTS-HD www.thx.com for more detailed information.
  • Page 130 Additional information • Adaptive Decorrelation is designed to operate when used with a subwoofer certified to THX Select2™ specifications. In a movie theatre, a large number of surround speakers help create an enveloping surround sound experience, but in a home theatre •...

  • Page 131: About Neural - Thx Surround

    This product is manufactured under license from Neural Audio service. All programming and fees subject to change. It is prohibited Corporation and THX Ltd. PIONEER Corporation hereby grants the user to copy, decompile, disassemble, reverse engineer, hack, manipulate a non-exclusive, non-transferable, limited right of use to this product...

  • Page 132: About Flac

    Additional information About FLAC FLAC Decoder Copyright © 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007 Josh Coalson Redistribution and use in source and binary forms, with or without modification, are permitted provided that the following conditions are met: • Redistributions of source code must retain the above copyright notice, this list of conditions and the following disclaimer.

  • Page 133: 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 60) you have selected. Stereo (2 channel) signal formats Input signal format Auto Surround / ALC / DIRECT...

  • Page 134: Specifications

    Additional information Integrated control section Specifications Control (SR) terminal ... . Ø 3.5 Mini-jack (MONO) Control (IR) terminal ... . . Ø 3.5 Mini-jack (MONO) Amplifier section IR signal .

  • Page 135: Index

    Additional information Index Numerics Dynamic Range Control 82 12V trigger 38 Effect 83 Acoustic Cal EQ 105 Acoustic Calibration EQ 82 Acoustic Calibration EQ Adjust 101 Fine Channel Level 99 Acoustic Calibration EQ Professional 101 Fine Speaker Distance 100 Advanced MCACC 95 Flicker Reduction 114 –...
  • Page 136 Additional information Optimum Surround 57 Up Mix 61 OSD Language (GUI) 42 USB 40 – Playable file formats 51 Panorama 83 Phase control 63 Video cable 25 Placing 20 Video converter 25 Play 46 VIDEO PARAMETER 83 Power cord 41 Volume Limit 113 Power ON Level 113 PQLS 81...
  • Page 137 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 138 à un distributeur autorisé Pioneer du Canada pour Service Company, or if you wish to purchase replacement obtenir le nom du Centre de Service Autorisé Pioneer le plus parts, operating instructions, service manuals, or près de chez-vous. Vous pouvez aussi contacter le Service à...

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