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1. connected to see The Input Setup menu on page 35 Setup menu on page 35 Check the digital output settings on the source component There seems to be a time lag See Automatically conducting optimum sound tuning Full Auto MCACC on page 33 to KAC 00 7 7111 ee h k h i ing MCA his will aut ticall tef delay i AA NAA na Aa ON between the speakers and the output set up your system again using MCACC this will automatically compensate for a delay in of the subwoofer the subwoofer output cee a a eee EE IA OPPA DO AA an OUr D Ok Dye pavers Compal HIN DON ua dias The maximum volume available Check that the Volume Limit is set to OFF see Volume Setup on page 83 ae adb Check the digital output settings or the PIDM audio output settings of your BD or DVD shown in the front panel display is The channel level setting may be over 0 08B i player Make sure that the DTS signal output is set to On lower than the 12dB maximum If the source component has a digital volume control make sure this is not turned down Certain listening modes or When Operation Mode is set to Basic the Pioneer recommended settings are made and No sound when using the If the HDMI input function is selected sound is muted until exiting the Home Menu HOME MENU items cannot be not all of the functions can be used To use all of the functions without restrictions set Home Menu selected Operation Mode to Expert see Operation Mode Setup on page 36 The volume level
2. Front right Subwoofer 1 Center Subwoofer 2 LINE LEVEL EE LINE LEVEL NPUT O NG INPUT SURROUND SURROUND BACK ZONE 2 f FRONT HEIGHT WIDE E R L Single R L The surround back terminals can also be used for ZONE 2 5 2 ch surround setting Not connected Not connected 6 2 ch surround setting Not connected Surround back 7 2 ch surround setting v Surround back left P ZONE 2 Left O D Surround back right ZONE 2 Right Surround right Surround left ZONE 2 setting TA Front left J Connecting your equipment Bi amping your speakers Bi wiring your speakers Bi amping is when you connect the high frequency driver and low frequency driver of your speakers to different Your speakers can also be bi wired if they support bi amping amplifiers for better crossover performance Your speakers must be bi ampable to do this having separate termi e With these connections the Speaker System setting makes no difference nals for high and low and the sound improvement will depend on the kind of speakers you re using A CAUTION e Don t connect different speakers from the same terminal in this way e When bi wiring as well heed the cautions for bi amping shown above Front right Front left Bi amp compatible Bi amp compatible speaker speaker To bi wire a speaker connect two speaker cords to the speaker terminal on the receiver Using a banana plug for the se
3. Glossary Audio formats Decoding Dolby The Dolby technologies are explained below See http www dolby com for more detailed information Dolby Digital Dolby Digital is a multichannel digital audio coding system widely used in cinemas and in the home for DVD and digital broadcast soundtracks Dolby TrueHD Dolby TrueHD is the lossless encoding technology developed for high definition optical discs in the upcoming era Dolby Digital Plus Dolby Digital Plus is the audio technology for all high definition programming and media It combines the effi ciency to meet future broadcast demands with the power and flexibility to realize the full audio potential expected in the upcoming high definition era Dolby Digital Surround EX Dolby Digital Surround EX the EX stands for EXtended is an extension of Dolby Digital encoding whereby a surround back channel is matrixed into the surround left right channels for 6 1 channel playback This allows for compatibility with Dolby Digital 5 1 channel decoding as well as for decoding using Dolby Digital EX Dolby Pro Logic IIx and Dolby Surround Dolby Pro Logic IIx is an improved version of the Dolby Pro Logic II and Dolby Pro Logic decoding system Dolby Surround is an encoding system which embeds surround sound information within a stereo soundtrack which a Dolby Pro Logic decoder can then use for enhanced surround listening with greater sound detail Dolby Pro Logic Ilz Adding a pair
4. ccceeeeeesseeeeeeeeeeseseseeeeeseeesnneenseeeeeseennnneeeas 56 Control with HDMI function About the Control with HDMI function Synchronized operations below with a Control with HDMI compatible Pioneer TV or Blu ray Disc player are pos sible when the component is connected to the receiver using an HDMI cable e The receiver s volume can be set and the sound can be muted using the TV s remote control e The receiver s input switches over automatically when the TV s input is changed or a Control with HDMI compatible component is played e The receiver s power is also set to standby when the TV s power is set to standby amp Important e With Pioneer devices the Control with HDMI functions are referred to as KURO LINK e You cannot use this function with components that do not support Control with HDMI e We only guarantee this receiver will work with Pioneer Control with HDMI compatible components However we do not guarantee that all synchronized operations will work with components that support the Control with HDMI function e Use a High Speed HDMI cable when you want to use the Control with HDMI function The Control with HDMI function may not work properly if a different type of HDMI cable is used e For details about concrete operations settings etc refer to also the operating instructions for each component Making Control with HDMI connections You can use synchronized operation for a
5. Lower the volume level TO ro io 3 Remedy Check the volume mute setting press MUTE and speaker setting press SPEAKERS Make sure the correct input function is selected Check that the MCACC setup microphone is disconnected Make sure the correct input signal is selected press SIGNAL SEL Note that when Fixed PCM ON is selected you won t be able to hear any other signal format see Setting the Audio options on page 59 Check that the source component is connected properly see Connecting your equipment on page 16 Check that the speakers are connected properly See Connecting the speakers on page 19 Check that the Stereo listening mode or the Front Stage Surround Advance mode isn t selected select one of the surround listening modes see Enjoying various types of play back using the listening modes on page 45 Check that the surround center speakers are not set to NO see Speaker Setting on page 80 Check the channel level settings see Channel Level on page 81 Check the speaker connections see Connecting the speakers on page 19 Check that the surround back speakers are set to LARGE or SMALL and the surround speakers are not set to NO see Speaker Setting on page 80 Check the speaker connections see Connecting the speakers on page 19 If only one surround back speaker is connected make sure it s connected to the left channel speaker terminal Surround back speakers wi
6. aacPlus AAC decoder uses aacPlus developed by Coding Technologies www codingtechnologies com coding TAY fa Rus FLAC technologies FLAC Free Lossless Audio Codec is an audio format allows lossless codec Audio is compressed in FLAC with out any loss in quality For more details about FLAC visit the following website http flac sourceforge net Windows Media Windows Media is a multimedia framework for media creation and distribution for Microsoft Windows Windows Media is either a registered trademark or trademark of Microsoft Corporation in the U S and or other countries Use an application licensed by Microsoft Corporation to author distribute or play Windows Media formatted content Using an application unauthorized by Microsoft Corporation is subject to malfunction Additional information Windows Media Player 11 Windows Media Player 12 Windows Media Player is software to deliver music photos and movies from a Microsoft Windows computer to home stereo systems and IVs With this software you can play back files stored on the PC through various devices wherever you like in your home This software can be downloaded from Microsoft s website e Windows Media Player 11 for Windows XP or Windows Vista e Windows Media Player 12 for Windows 7 For more information check the official Microsoft website Windows Media DRM Windows Media DRM is a DRM Digital Rights Management service for the Windows Media platform I
7. Deleting the AVNavigator You can use the following method to uninstall delete the AVNavigator from your PC Delete from the Control Panel of the PC From the Start menu click Program PIONEER CORPORATION AVNavigator 2012 1 Uninstall AVNavigator 2012 1 FI n2 Controls and displays Remote control aaa NEGA AAP UAAP 11 DDS NAY AA AG AABANG 13 FONDANE eee eee AA AA AA AA AA 14 Controls and displays Remote control This section explains how to operate the remote control for the receiver RECEIVER ALLZONESTBY SOURCE DISCRETE ON f RCUSETUP LE 1 1 1 2 3 BDR lansa 4 1 a com eae USB CBL OPTION oo a map INPUT SELECT STATUS RECEIVER gt IL 13 5 CC TV CONTROL J 14 6 15 7 8 iPod CTRL 5 gt FEATU BES Ga Fa am od BAND PTY Ctl jC PRESET TUNE EO CA Favorite CJ 2 3 bg SIGNAL SEL CH LEVEL G 1 4 5 6 P SPEAKERS DIMMER SLEEP o 9 D ACCESS CLASS paa pai fore a AUTO ALC DIRECT STANDARD ADV SURR _ BE 22 LISTENING MODE Pioneer RECEIVER The remote has been conveniently color coded according to component control using the following system e White Receiver control TV control e Blue Other controls See pages 39 40 41 42 and 69 1 RECEIVER This switches between standby and on for this receiver 2 ALL ZONE S
8. The power turns off after the selected time A Note e Depending on the connected devices the Auto Power Down function may not work properly due to excessive noise or other reasons Volume Setup You can set the maximum volume of this receiver or specify what the volume level will be when the power is turned on 1 Select Volume Setup from the Other Setup menu 2 Select the Power ON Level setting you want The volume can be set so that it is always set to the same level when the receiver s power is turned on e LAST default When the power is turned on the volume is set to the same level as when the power was last turned off e When the power is turned on the volume is set to minimum level e 80 0dB to 12 0dB Specify the volume to be set when the power is turned on in steps of 0 5 dB It is not possible to set a volume level greater than the value specitied at Volume Limit setup see below The System Setup and Other Setup menus 3 Select the Volume Limit setting you want 1 Select Software Update from the Other Setup menu Use this function to limit the maximum volume The volume cannot be increased above the level set here even by 2 Select the update procedure operating VOLUME button or the dial on the front panel a e Update via Internet The receiver checks whether updatable software is available via the Internet e OFF default The maximum volume is not limited Ha e Up
9. If you want to listen to the sound of the TV over the receiver connect the receiver and TV with audio cables This receiver has audio video inputs suitable for connecting analog or digital video devices including HDD DVD recorders and BD recorders When you set up the receiver you ll need to tell the receiver which input you connected the recorder to see also page 23 NG bo sana p p e fyou use an optical digital audio cable you ll need to tell the receiver which digital input you connected the The Input Setup menu on page 35 player to see The Input Setup menu on page 35 HDD DVD recorder BD recorder etc Select one AUDIO OUT DIGITAL OUT R ANALOG L OPTICAL COAXIAL OPTICAL ASSIGN Te DVR BDR DVD Wi COAXIAL ASSIGNABLE e f your HDD DVD recorder BD recorder etc is equipped with an HDMI output terminal we recommend con necting it to the receiver s HDMI DVR BDR IN terminal When doing so also connect the receiver and TV by HDMI see Connecting using HDMI on page 23 HDMI OUT HDD DVD recorder BD recorder etc HDMI DVI compatible monitor O oco O co 003 HDMIIN HDMI ASSIGNABLE g a DVR BDR Connecting your equipment e f your set top box is equipped with an HDMI output terminal we recommend connecting it to the receiver s Connecting
10. Using other functions Using the sleep timer The sleep timer switches the receiver into standby after a specified amount of time so you can fall asleep without worrying about the receiver being left on all night Use the remote control to set the sleep timer Press RECEIVER to the receiver operation mode then press SLEEP repeatedly to set the sleep time Hm min 60 min Off mmm 90 min e You can check the remaining sleep time at any time by pressing SLEEP once Pressing repeatedly will cycle through the sleep options again e The sleep timer is valid for all zones If any zone is on the sleep timer continues functioning Dimming the display You can choose between four brightness levels for the front panel display Note that when selecting sources the display automatically brightens for a few seconds Press RECEIVER to the receiver operation mode then press DIMMER repeatedly to change the brightness of the front panel display e You can also choose to turn the display off In this case the FL OFF indicator lights Checking your system settings Use the status display screen to check your current settings for features such as surround back channel process ing and your current MCACC preset 1 Press RECEIVERI to the receiver operation mode then press STATUS to check the system settings The front panel display shows each of the following settings for three seconds each Input Source gt Sampling Frequency
11. e The Bluetooth wireless technology enabled device must support A2DP profiles e Pioneer does not guarantee proper connection and operation of this unit with all B uetooth wireless technology enabled devices e The Air Jam function cannot be used with the AS BT100 ADAPTER PORT KH OUTPUT 5 V 0 1 A MAX Bluetooth ADAPTER amp Important e Do not move the receiver with the B uetooth ADAPTER connected Doing so could cause damage or faulty contact Switch the receiver into standby and connect Bluetooth ADAPTER to the ADAPTER PORT e For instructions on playing the Bluetooth wireless technology device see Pairing the Bluetooth ADAPTER and Bluetooth wireless technology device on page 42 Connecting an iPod This receiver has a dedicated iPod terminal that will allow you to control playback of audio content from your iPod using the controls of this receiver iPod iPhone USB VIDEO iPad iPod iPhone iPad _ iPod cable supplied O Connecting your equipment ii e An iPod iPhone iPad can be connected to the receiver For details on Supported models and versions of the respective products see Playing an iPod on page 39 Switch the receiver into standby then use the supplied iPod cable to connect your iPod to the iPod iPhone iPad USB terminal on the front panel of this receiver e t is also possible to connect using the cable included with the iPod but in this case it is not possibl
12. The Advanced MCACC menu Standing Wave Acoustic Calibration EQ Professional e 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 trom your speaker system resonate on the direct sound coming from the speakers mutually with sound waves reflected off the walls in your listening area This can have a negative effect on the Performing the Acoustic Calibration EQ Professional procedure is effective when the lower frequencies seem overall sound especially at certain lower frequencies Depending on speaker placement your listening posi overly reverberant in your listening room i e it sounds boomy as shown at Type A below or when different tion and ultimately the shape of your room it results in an overly resonant boomy sound The Standing Wave channels seem to exhibit different reverb characteristics as shown at Type B Control uses filters to reduce the effect of overly resonant sounds in your listening area During playback of a e Type A Reverberance of high vs low frequencies source you can customize the filters used for Standing Wave Control for each of your MCACC presets e Standing Wave control filter settings cannot be changed during playback of sources using the HDMI Level Low frequencies connection 1 Select Standing Wave from t
13. This can cause batteries to leak overheat explode or catch fire It can also reduce the life or perfor mance of batteries A CAUTION Incorrect use of batteries may result in such hazards as leakage and bursting Observe the following precautions e Never use new and old batteries together e nsert the plus and minus sides of the batteries properly according to the marks in the battery case e Batteries with the same shape may have different voltages Do not use different batteries together e When disposing of used batteries please comply with governmental regulations or environmental public insti tution s rules that apply in your country area Symbol examples for batteries These symbols are only valid in the European Union K058c_A1_En Operating range of remote control unit The remote control may not work properly if e There are obstacles between the remote control and the receiver s remote sensor e Direct sunlight or fluorescent light is shining onto the remote sensor e The receiver is located near a device that is emitting infrared rays e The receiver is operated simultaneously with another infrared remote control unit Canceling the demo display On this receiver the demo mode is turned on by default When the power is turned on the demo display is set and various indications are shown on the front panel display To cancel the demo display connect the power cord then perform the operation below e
14. VIDEO IN VIDEO OPTICAL ASSIGN COAXIAL T NA ING DVR BDR DVD AY As GE HDMI OPTICAL ASSIGN COAXIAL 0 NA ING DVR BDR DVD INH HDMI ASSIGNABLE CE T A DVD VIDEO MONITOR e f you want to listen to the sound of the TV over the receiver connect the receiver and TV with audio cables page 23 When the TV and receiver are connected by HDMI connections if the TV supports the HDMI ARC Audio Return Channel function the sound of the TV can be input to the receiver via the HDMI OUT terminal so there is no need to connect an audio cable In this case set ARC at HDMI Setup to ON see HDMI Setup on page 55 e fyou use an optical digital audio cable you ll need to tell the receiver which digital input you connected the player to see The Input Setup menu on page 35 Connecting your equipment e In order to listening to HD audio with this receiver connect an HDMI cable and use analog video cable for Se mmm mmm mm l cc cc cc cc c c video signal input Connecting an HDD DVD recorder BD recorder and other video Depending on the player it may not be possible to output video signals to both HDMI and other video output sources composite etc simultaneously and it may be necessary to make video output settings Please refer to the operating instructions supplied with your player for more information
15. cannot be played back The file format cannot be properly See the list of file formats that can be played back on this played back on this receiver receiver page 41 iPod Symptoms Causes Remedies iPod is not recognized This receiver recognizes the iPod as Switch off and on again this receiver a fraud Reconnect the iPod with the receiver switched off Change to an input other than iPod USB then set the input Cannot access the com back to iPod USB ponent connected to the network Network Symptoms Causes Remedies Cannot access the network The LAN cable is not firmly con nected The router is not switched on Internet security software is cur rently installed in the connected component The audio component on the net work which has been switched off is switched on Playback does not start while Connecting con tinues to be displayed The component is currently discon nected from this receiver or the power supply Firmly connect the LAN cable page 29 Switch on the router There are cases where a component with Internet security software installed cannot be accessed Switch on the audio component on the network before switching on this receiver Check whether the component is properly connected to this receiver or the power supply Causes The corresponding IP address is not properly set The IP address is being automati cally configured Windows Media Player 11 or Windows Media Player
16. gt Starts displaying a photo and playing a slideshow Bi Stops the player and returns to the previous menu O e Slideshows of photo files can be played while listening to music files by returning to the folder file list display while playing a music file on a USB device then playing the photo files SE 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 Sampling frequency 32 kHz 44 1 kHz 48 kHz Quantization bitrate 16 bit aa mp3 MPEG 1 Audio Layer 3 Channel 2 ch Bitrate 8 kbps to 320 kbps VBR CBR Supported Supported 32 kHz 44 1 kHz 48 kHz Sampling frequency 88 2 kHz 96 kHz 176 4 kHz WAV wav LPCM ON Quantization bitrate 16 bit 24 bit Channel 2 ch Sampling frequency 32 kHz 44 1 kHz 48 kHz Quantization bitrate 16 bit WMA wma we ere Channel 2 ch lt b gt Bitrate 5 kbps to 320 kbps VBR CBR Supported Supported Sampling frequency 32 kHz 44 1 kHz 48 kHz o MPEG 4 AAC LC Quantization bitrate 16 bit AAC ni MPEG 4 HE AAC Channel 2ch bl aacPlus v1 2 3g ran Bitrate 16 kbps to 320 kbps VBR CBR Supported Supported 32 kHz 44 1 kHz 48 kHz Sampling frequency 88 2 kHz 96 kHz 176 4 kHz iya flac FLAC 192 kHz Quantization bitrate 16 bit 24 bit Channel 2 ch a MPEG Layer 3 audio decoding technology licensed f
17. 1 Check that the wireless LAN converter s power is on 2 Press the wireless LAN converter s reset button for at least 3 seconds 3 Release the reset button When the wireless LAN converter is restarted the resetting procedure is completed FAQ Additional information Surround sound ki TOU NIN ANG AA cee ee cece ces eee cc eee PAMAN PABANU NANA ee eee ence 95 About POG PA 95 ADOL Lie d 0 9 Maa AA eee ar ee ee ee ee eee eee ee eee 95 TOA LAG AA AA AA 95 MINING OWS T kaa AA a AA AA PANGA 96 Auto Surround ALC and Stream Direct with different input signal formats 96 Speaker Setting GUIdE a AA AA AA AA AA 97 About messages displayed when using network fUNCTIONS cccccssessssseeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeneeeneees 98 Important information regarding the HDMI CONNECTION 98 Cleaning NG UNA BANA AA AA 98 Preset tode ING AA ances owaadeeaseuoaeeeesaceeses 104 Additional information Surround sound formats Below is a brief description of the main surround sound formats you ll find on BDs DVDs satellite cable and terrestrial broadcasts and video cassettes Dolby The Dolby technologies are explained below See http www dolby com for more detailed information X DOLBY TRUETL PRO LOGIC Ilz Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories Dolby Pro Logic Surround EX and the double D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories DTS The DTS te
18. 12 is not cur rently installed on your PC Audio files recorded in MPEG 4 AAC or FLAC are being played back on Windows Media Player 11 or Windows Media Player 12 The component connected to the network is not properly operated The component connected to the network does not permit file sharing The folder stored on the component connected to the network has been deleted or damagea Network connections could be restricted due to the computer s net work settings security settings etc Supported file formats vary by server As such files not supported by your server are not displayed on this unit The component connected to the network is not properly set There are no playable audio files on the component connected to the network FAQ Remedies Switch on the built in DHCP server function of your router or set up the network manually according to your network environment page 82 The automatic configuration process takes time Please wait Install Windows Media Player 11 or Windows Media Player 12 on your PC page 49 Audio files recorded in MPEG 4 AAC or FLAC cannot be played back on Windows Media Player 11 or Windows Media Player 12 Try using another server Refer to the operation manual Supplied with your server Check whether the component is affected by special cir cumstances or is in the sleep mode Try rebooting the component if necessary Try changing the settings for the componen
19. 6074 Suddenlink 6074 6029 O o B To register your product find the nearest authorized service location to purchase replacement parts operating instructions or accessories please go to one of following URLs Pour enregistrer votre produit trouver le service apres vente agr le plus proche et pour acheter des pieces de rechange des modes d emploi ou des accessoires reportez vous aux URL suivantes In the USA Aux Etats Unis http www pioneerelectronics com In Canada Aux Canada http www pioneerelectronics ca 5018 B1 EnFr PIONEER CORPORATION 1 1 Shin ogura Saiwai ku Kawasaki shi Kanagawa 212 0031 Japan PIONEER ELECTRONICS USA INC P O BOX 1540 Long Beach California 90801 1540 U S A TEL 800 421 1404 PIONEER ELECTRONICS OF CANADA INC 340 Ferrier Street Unit 2 Markham Ontario L3R 225 Canada TEL 1 877 283 5901 905 479 441 1 PIONEER EUROPE NV Haven 1087 Keetberglaan 1 B 9120 Melsele Belgium TEL 03 570 05 11 PIONEER ELECTRONICS ASIACENTRE PTE LTD 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 2012 PIONEER CORPORATION All rights reserved zARB7474 Bs
20. 80 for more on this 1 Select Speaker Setting from the MCACC Data Check menu 2 Select the channel you want to check Use 4 to select the channel The corresponding channel on the layout diagram is highlighted Channel Level Use this to display the level of the various channels See Channel Level on page 81 for more on this 1 Select Channel Level from the MCACC Data Check menu 2 When MCACC is highlighted use to select the MCACC preset you want to check The level of the various channels set at the selected MCACC preset is displayed is displayed for channels that are not connected Speaker Distance Use this to display the distance from the different channels to the listening position See Speaker Distance on page 81 for more on this 1 Select Speaker Distance from the MCACC Data Check menu 2 When MCACC is highlighted use to select the MCACC preset you want to check The distance from the various channels set at the selected MCACC preset is displayed is displayed for chan nels that are not connected B Standing Wave Use this to display the standing wave related adjustment values for the various MCACC memories See Standing Wave on page 75 for more on this 1 Select Standing Wave from the MCACC Data Check menu 2 When Filter Channel is highlighted use 1 4 to select the channel for which you want to check standing wave control The standing wave related calibrati
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22. ER AE A AAEN 16 Rear pane ossen neniani arana cececeecndactdecccscseecenswiecweceeseecateceeecca2eceacenceceasesdeceecucuetdececsceeeeeaceeeaxas 16 Determining the speakers application cccccccccccceeceeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeseseeeseeess 17 PACING Me CEL NAA APA AA PARAAN 18 Connecting the SIC AN Canaan 19 Installing your speaker SYSTEM AA AA AA AA 19 Selecting the Speaker system aaaaaaaa Naka ANA AABANGAN 21 About the audio CONN ONON AAP AA AA 21 About the video converter NN NA AA eneee 22 PA Viod UDI E EE EEEE EAE PA 22 Connecting your TV and playback components 23 Connecting an HDD DVD recorder BD recorder and other video sources 25 Connecting a satellite cable receiver or other set top bOX ssssssssssnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnn 26 Connecting other audio components AA 27 Connecting AM FM antennas ss asics ose ceete ae ecenveneccesceasuecetedecetiencduescwncadsceececestaatessectanedweneusenteeessemen 27 MULTIZONE S6tUp eee eee ANA eee 28 Connecting to the network through LAN interface cccsssseeeeeeeeeeeeeseeeeeeeeeeneeseseeeeeeeneneeeaas 29 Connecting optional Bluetooth ADAPTER sssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssseeeeees 30 GOING CEI POG AAP 30 Connecting a USB device geen me eee een neo eee nee ane ene eee eee ee ere 30 Connecting an HDMI equipped compon
23. In setting from COAX 1 default to the optical input you ve connected it to The numbering OPT 1 to CD ANALOG 1 OPT 2 corresponds with the numbers beside the inputs on the back of the receiver pled 6 When you re finished proceed to the settings for other inputs lash There are optional settings in addition to the assignment of the input jacks ADAPTER PORT e Input Name You can choose to rename the input function for easier identification Select Rename to do so or Default to return to the system default a When ARC at HDMI Setup is set to ON it is not possible to make assignments to the TV input s Audio In terminals e Input Skip When set to ON that input is skipped when selecting the input using INPUT SELECT DVD and b Only the TV and CD inputs can be assigned to ANALOG 1 other inputs can be still be selected directly with the input function buttons 7 When you re finished press RETURN You will return to the System Setup menu Basic Setup Operation Mode Setup This receiver is equipped with a great number of functions and settings The Operation Mode feature is provided for users who find it difficult to master all these functions and settings One of two settings can be selected for the Operation Mode Expert and Basic e The OSD display is only displayed when the receiver s HDMI OUT terminal and the TV s HDMI input are con nected with an HDMI cable If the TV is connected with anything other than an HDMI cable watch the
24. No sound from one speaker Check the speaker connection see Connecting the speakers on page 19 woofer set it to 0 or depending on the subwoofer the setting where you think it has the Check the speaker level settings see Channel Level on page 81 best overall effect on the sound Check that the speaker hasn t been set to NO see Speaker Setting on page 80 Make sure the speaker distance setting is correct for all speakers see Speaker Distance E7 wo ee ee page 81 The channel may not be recorded in the source By using one of the advanced effect on page 81 listening modes you may be able to create the missing channel see Enjoying various Noise or hum can be heard even Check that personal computers or other digital components connected to the same types of playback using the listening modes on page 45 when there is no sound being input power source are not causing interference Sound is produced from analog Check that the input signal type is set to DIGITAL see Choosing the input signal on page Can t select some Input functions by Check the Input Skip settings in the Input Setup menu see The Input Setup menu on components but not from digital 46 the INPUT SELECTOR on the front page 35 panel or the INPUT SELECT button on the remote control ones DVD LD CD etc Make sure that the digital input is assigned correctly for the input jack the component is Check the HDMI Input assignment in the Input Setup menu then try OFF see The Input
25. OPTICAL fee COAXIAL ra Sueur ASSIGNABLE HDMI 6 IN 6 a NN oe MB MU PS oo iG DVD SAT CBL DVR BDR QUTPUT5V INE INA INE INA CD ANALOG 1 0 6 AMAX TV DVR BDR DVD SAT CBL ADAPTER PORT OUTPUT 5 V FRONT CENTER SURROUND SURROUND BACK ZONE 2 FRONT HEIGHT WIDE E ingli 060000004 000000004 c ASSIGNABLE SPEAKERS DVD SAT CBL ANALOG INKI FMUNBAL cD Connecting your equipment Determining the speakers application This unit permits you to build various surround systems in accordance with the number of speakers you have e Be sure to connect speakers to the front left and right channels L and R e tis also possible to only connect one of the surround back speakers SB or neither e f you have two subwoofers the second subwoofer can be connected to the SUBWOOFER 2 terminal Connecting two subwoofers increases the bass sound to achieve more powerful sound reproduction In this case the same sound is output from the two subwoofers Choose one from Plans A to E below amp Important e The Speaker System setting must be made if you use any of the connections shown below other than A see Speaker system setting on page 80 e Sound does not come through simultaneously from the front height front wide speaker B and surround back speakers Output speakers are different depending on the input signal or listening mode A 7 2 channel surround system Fro
26. OTHER THAN AS MAY BE REQUIRED BY LAW IN CASES INVOLVING PERSONAL INJURY EXCEED 10 00 THE FOREGOING LIMITATIONS WILL APPLY EVEN IF THE ABOVE REMEDY FAILS OF ITS ESSENTIAL PURPOSE IF ANY APPLICABLE AUTHORITY HOLDS ANY PORTION OF THIS SECTION TO BE UNENFORCEABLE THEN LIABILITY WILL BE LIMITED TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW Playback with NETWORK features About playable file formats The NETWORK feature of this receiver supports the following file formats Note that some file formats are not available tor playback although they are listed as playable file formats Also the compatibility of file formats var ies depending on the type of server Check with your server to ensure the compatibility of file formats supported by your server e Internet radio playback may be affected by the Internet communications environment and in this case play back may not be possible even with the file formats listed here Music files Category MP3 lt a gt WAV WMA AAC FLAC lt c gt Extension mp3 Wav wma m4a aac 39p Pola flac Stream MPEG 1 Audio Layer 3 LPCM WMA2 7 8 9 lt b gt MPEG 4 AAC LC MPEG 4 HE AAC aacPlus v1 2 FLAC Sampling frequency Quantization bitrate Channel Bitrate VBR CBR Sampling frequency Quantization bitrate Channel Sampling frequency Quantization bitrate Channel Bitrate VBR CBR Sampling frequency Quantization bitrate Channe
27. Resetting the system on page 63 Pandora the leading internet radio service gives people music they love anytime anywhere through personalized radio stations Playing back audio files stored on components on the network This unit allows you to play music on media servers connected on an identical Local Area Network LAN as the receiver This unit allows for the playing of files stored on the following devices e PCs running Microsoft Windows Vista or XP with Windows Media Player 11 installed e PCs running Microsoft Windows 7 with Windows Media Player 12 installed e DLNA compatible digital media servers on PCs or other components Playback with NETWORK features Playing back your favorite songs Up to 64 favorite tracks on the media server and or Internet radio stations can be registered in the Favorites folder Note that only the audio files stored on components on the network can be registered Registering and deleting audio files and Internet radio stations in and from the Favorites folder 1 Press NET repeatedly to select the INTERNET RADIO or MEDIA SERVER 2 With the track or Internet radio station you want to register selected press Favorite The selected song or Internet radio station is then registered in the Favorite Y Note C e To delete tracks or Internet radio stations that have been registered set the input to FAVORITES select the track or station to be deleted then press the CLR button S
28. Zone Input functions available DVD SAT CBL DVR BDR INTERNET RADIO SiriusxM PANDORA MEDIA SERVER ZONE 2 FAVORITES iPod USB TV CD TUNER ADAPTER PORT Outputs analog audio e Itis not possible to down convert the audio input signal from the HDMI input terminals or digital input terminals OPTICAL and COAXIAL and output them to ZONE 2 e When any of the INTERNET RADIO SiriusXM PANDORA MEDIA SERVER FAVORITES iPod USB or ADAPTER PORT inputs is selected in the main zone it is only possible to select the same input as in the main zone for the sub zone Inputs other than the ones listed here can be selected Basic MULTI ZONE setup ZONE 2 Connect a separate amplifier to the AUDIO ZONE 2 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 2 Main zone i i ae I i i Connecting your equipment MULTI ZONE setup using speaker terminals ZONE 2 You must select ZONE 2 in Speaker system setting page 80 to use this setup Connect a pair of speakers to the surround back speaker terminals You should have a pair of speakers attached to the surround back speaker terminals as shown below Sub zone ZONE 2 Connecting to the network through LAN interface By connecting this receiver to the network via the LAN terminal you can listen to Internet radio sta
29. accessed Cannot be played back for some reasons The selected song has not been found anywhere on the network The selected server cannot be accessed The server has been disconnected There are no files stored in the selected folder The license for the contents to be played back is invalid This is displayed when the file you have attempted to register in the Favorites folder has already been registered This is displayed when you have attempted to register a file in the Favorites folder but the Favorites folder is already full Important information regarding the HDMI connection There are cases where you may not be able to route HDMI signals through this receiver this depends on the HDMI equipped component you are connecting check with the manufacturer for HDMI compatibility information If you aren t receiving HDMI signals properly through this receiver from your component please try one of the following configurations when connecting up Configuration A Use component video cables to connect the video output of your HDMI equipped component to the receiver s component video input The receiver can then convert the analog component video signal to a digital HDMI sig SY nal for transmission to the display For this configuration use the most convenient connection digital is recom n2 mended for sending audio to the receiver See the operating instructions for more on audio connections Note e The
30. and 80 e RETURN Press to confirm and exit the current menu screen 8 14 P E ENTER Use the arrow buttons when setting up your surround sound system see page 2 and the Audio or Video options page 58 or 60 9 ZONE2 Switch to perform operations in ZONE 2 page 62 10 LISTENING MODE controls e AUTO ALC DIRECT Switches between Auto Surround page 45 Auto Level Control mode and Stream Direct mode page 46 e STANDARD Press for Standard decoding and to switch various modes DO Pro Logic Neo 6 etc page 45 e ADV SURR Use to switch between the various surround modes page 45 11 Remote control LED Lights when a command is sent from the remote control Controls and displays 12 OPTION The preset codes of desired devices can be registered in the remote control and button operations can be regis tered using the learning mode 13 RECEIVER Switches the remote to control the receiver used to select the white commands Switch to perform operations in the main zone Also use this button to set up Surround sound 14 VOLUME Use to set the listening volume 15 MUTE Mutes the sound or restores the sound if it has been muted adjusting the volume also restores the sound 45678 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 HDMI co cr DIGITAL man pc kal D0D00 O0000 00000 1 Signal indicators Light to indicate the currently selected input signal AUTO lights when the receiver is set to select the input sig
31. and ENTER to confirm your selection 3 Specify whether to turn Parental Lock on or off e OFF Internet services are not restricted e ON Internet services are restricted 4 Ifyou want to change the password select Change Password In this case the procedure returns to step 2 Checking the Network Information The setting status of the following network related items can be checked e IP Address Check the IP address of this receiver e MAC Address Check the MAC address of this receiver e Friendly Name Friendly Name on page 82 1 Press RECEIVER on the remote control then press HOME MENU A Graphical User Interface GUI screen appears on your TV Use and ENTER to navigate through the screens and select menu items Press RETURN to exit the current menu 2 Select Network Information from the Home Menu Display the setting status of the network related items The System Setup and Other Setup menus The Other Setup menu The Other Setup menu is where you can make customized settings to reflect how you are using the receiver 1 Press RECEIVER on the remote control then press HOME MENU A Graphical User Interface GUI screen appears on your TV Use and ENTER to navigate through the screens and select menu items Press RETURN to exit the current menu 2 Select System Setup from the Home Menu 3 Select Other Setup then press ENTER 4 Select the setting you want to adjust If
32. applications active Try the following in the order indicated 4 1 If there are any other applications active exit the other applications and try to start install again 2 If that does not work try restarting your PC then start install with no other applications active Symptom Causes AVNavigator does not inter The receiver s power is not turned act well with the receiver on The receiver or computer is not con nected to the LAN The router s power is off AVNavigator s network settings are not correct Network connections could be restricted due to the computer s net work settings security settings etc When the operating instructions interactive mode is changed the settings may not be transferred to the browser causing AVNavigator to stop Interacting This is because of the browser s security function When the Wiring Navi Operation Guide Interactive Manual Glossary or Software Update is launched a warning about security protection appears on the browser Operation Guide does not display properly Adobe Flash Player 10 is not installed or its version is too old There may be a problem with your Internet Service Provider s network Software updating does not operate well USB interface Symptoms Causes The folders files stored ona_ The folders files are currently stored USB memory device are not in a region other than the FAT File displayed Allocation Table regi
33. be operated discretely using this receiver s remote control when using multiple receiv ers provided they are of the same model as this receiver The receiver to be operated is switched by inputting the preset code to set the remote control setting e Set the remote modes on the receivers before using this function see Remote Control Mode Setup on page 84 1 Press and hold RCU SETUP then press 4 for three seconds Release the button after the LED flashes once The LED continues to flash e Tocancel the preset setup mode press RCU SETUP 2 Press the number button for the receiver Receiver 1 to Receiver 4 you wish to operate For example to operate Receiver 2 press 2 If the LED lights for one second and continues to flash the setting has been successfully completed When the preset code is input the LED flashes three times to indicate that the setting has failed Setting the remote to control other components Most components can be assigned to one of the input function buttons Such as DVD or CD using the compo nent s manufacturer preset code stored in the remote However there are cases where only certain functions may be controllable after assigning the proper preset code or the codes for the manufacturer in the remote control will not work for the model that you are using If you can t find a preset code that matches the component you want to control you can still teach the remote individual co
34. confirm your selection 7 Select OK to confirm the IP Address Proxy setup Network Standby This setting allows the AVNavigator function for operating the receiver from a computer connected on the same LAN as the receiver to be used even when the receiver is in the standby mode 1 Select Network Standby from the Network Setup menu 2 Specify whether the Network Standby is ON or OFF e ON The AVNavigator function can be used even when the receiver is in the standby mode e OFF The AVNavigator function cannot be used when the receiver is in the standby mode This lets you reduce power consumption in the standby mode Friendly Name 1 Select Friendly Name from the Network Setup menu 2 Select Edit Name then select Rename If after changing the name you want to restore the name to the default select Default 3 Input the name you want Use R4 to selecta character to set the position and ENTER to confirm your selection TON B Parental Lock Set restrictions for using Internet services Also set the password accompanying the usage restrictions e Upon shipment from the factory the password is set to 0000 Important When the INTERNET RADIO SiriusXM PANDORA or FAVORITES input is selected the setting made here can not be reflected 1 Select Parental Lock from the Network Setup menu 2 Input the password Use 4 to select a character to set the position
35. connected TV and other components e Be sure to connect the TV s audio cable to the audio input of this unit When the TV and receiver are connected by HDMI connections if the TV supports the HDMI ARC Audio Return Channel function the sound of the TV is input to the receiver via the HDMI OUT terminal so there is no need to connect an audio cable In this case set ARC at HDMI Setup to ON see HDMI Setup on page 55 For details see Connecting your TV and playback components on page 23 amp Important e When connecting this system or changing connections be sure to switch the power off and disconnect the power cord from the wall socket After completing all connections connect the power cords to the wall socket After this receiver is connected to an AC outlet a 2 second to 10 second HDMI initialization process begins You cannot carry out any operations during this process The HDMI indicator in the front panel display blinks during this process and you can turn on this receiver once it has stopped blinking When you set the Control with HDMI to OFF you can skip this process For details about the Control with HDMI feature see Control with HDMI function on page 54 e To get the most out of this function we recommend that you connect your HDMI component not to a TV but rather directly to the HDMI terminal on this receiver HDMI Setup You must adjust the settings of this receiver as well as the connected Control with HDMI compa
36. continuously The Safety of Your Ears is in Your Hands Get the most out of your equipment by playing it at a safe level a level that lets the sound come through clearly without annoying blaring or distortion and most importantly without affecting your sensitive hearing Sound can be deceiving Over time your hearing comfort level adapts to higher volumes of sound so what sounds normal can actually be loud and harmful to your hearing Guard against this by setting your equipment at a safe level BEFORE your hearing adapts ESTABLISH A SAFE LEVEL e Set your volume control at a low setting e Slowly increase the sound until you can hear it comfortably and clearly without distortion e Once you have established a comfortable sound level set the dial and leave it there BE SURE TO OBSERVE THE FOLLOWING GUIDELINES e Do not turn up the volume so high that you can t hear what s around you e Use caution or temporarily discontinue use in potentially hazardous situations e Do not use headphones while operating a motorized vehicle the use of headphones may create a traffic hazard and is illegal in many areas S001a A1 En Thank you for buying this Pioneer product Please read through these operating instructions so you will know how to operate your mode properly Contents 01 Before you start AA AN aa E aa aan a LAG 8 re We ION OU A NA ta Neate untae eateeacoee 8 LOGIC TNS DATION OS ie A E edi ntupeaia
37. doesn t appear in the AUDIO PARAMETER menu it is unavailable due to the current source settings and status of the receiver 1 Press RECEIVER to the receiver operation mode then press AUDIO PARAMETER 2 Use 4 4 to select the setting you want to adjust Depending on the current status mode of the receiver certain options may not be able to be selected Check the table below for notes on this 3 Use to set as necessary See the table below for the options available for each setting 4 Press RETURN to confirm and exit the menu Audio parameter menu Setting MCACC MCACC preset EQ Acoustic Calibration EQ S WAVE Standing Wave Phase C Phase Control Plus DELAY Sound Delay TONE Tone Control BASS lt a gt TREBLE lt a gt What it does Selects your favorite MCACC preset memory when multiple preset memories are saved When an MCACC preset memory has been renamed the given name is displayed Switches on off the effects of EQ Pro Switches on off the effects of Standing Wave Control For discs created with standards other than Phase Control the LFE channel is delayed upon recording in the first place This function corrects for phase shifting on such discs When AUTO is selected the LFE channel s delay is measured auto matically and the disc is played with the optimum correction Some monitors have a slight delay when showing video so the soundtrack will be sligh
38. drops automati The temperature within the unit has exceeded the allowable value Try moving the unit for cally better ventilation see Installing the receiver on page 9 Other audio problems Symptom Remedy Speaker switching sound clicking Depending on the listening mode the front height or front wide and surround back sound is heard from receiver during speakers may switch automatically in function of changes in the input audio A speaker playback switching sound clicking sound will be heard from the receiver at this time If this sound bothers you we recommend to change the speaker terminal option see Switching the speaker terminals on page 62 Broadcast stations cannot be Fully extend the FM wire antenna adjust the position for best reception and secure to a selected automatically or there is wall etc considerable noise in radio broad Use an outdoor antenna for better reception see page 29 casts Adjust the position and direction of the AM antenna Noise may be caused by interference from other equipment such as a fluorescent light motor etc Switch off or move the other equipment or move the AM antenna ADAPTER PORT terminal Settings Symptom Remedy Symptom Remedy The Bluetooth wireless technology Check that no object that emits electromagnetic waves in the 2 4 GHz band microwave The Auto MCACC Setup continually device cannot be connected or oper oven wireless LAN device or Bluetooth wireles
39. e f you intend to connect only one surround back speaker place it directly behind you e Place the left and right front height speakers at least one meter 3 3 ft directly above the left and right front speakers Some tips for improving sound quality Where you put your speakers in the room has a big effect on the quality of the sound The following guidelines should help you to get the best sound from your system e The subwoofer can be placed on the floor Ideally the other speakers should be at about ear level when you re listening to them Putting the speakers on the floor except the subwoofer or mounting them very high on a wall is not recommended For the best stereo effect place the front speakers 2 m to 3 m 6 ft to 9 ft apart at equal distance from the TV If you re going to place speakers around your CRT TV use shielded speakers or place the speakers at a suffi cient distance from your CRT TV e f you re using a center speaker place the front speakers at a wider angle If not place them at a narrower angle e Place the center speaker above or below the TV so that the sound of the center channel is localized at the TV screen Also make sure the center speaker does not cross the line formed by the leading edge of the front left and right speakers e t is best to angle the speakers towards the listening position The angle depends on the size of the room Use less of an angle for bigger rooms e Surround and surrou
40. e Pandora See Listening to Pandora Internet Radio on page 51 e Media server See Playing back audio files stored on components on the network on page 51 e Favorites See Playing back your favorite songs on page 51 Basic playback controls You can perform the following operations with the remote control of this receiver Note that some buttons are not available for operation depending on the category currently being played back e Press NET to switch the remote control to the network operation mode Favorite BED OB Listening to Internet radio stations Internet radio is an audio broadcasting service transmitted via the Internet There are a large number of Internet radio stations broadcasting a variety of services from every corner of the world Some are hosted managed and broadcast by private individuals while others are by the corresponding traditional terrestrial radio stations or radio networks Whereas terrestrial or OTA over the air radio stations are geographically restricted on the range of radio waves broadcast from a transmitter through the air Internet radio stations are accessible from anywhere in the world as long as there is a connection to the Internet as services are not transmitted through the air but are delivered over the World Wide Web On this receiver you can select Internet radio stations by genre as well as by region Depending on the Internet line conditions the sound may not be smooth when playing In
41. etc of your display device Switch off the video converter and reconnect the source and display device using the same type of connection component or composite then start playback again The picture s movement is unnatural When Resolution under VIDEO PARAMETER is set to 1080 24p the picture may not be displayed properly for some source materials In this case set the resolution to some thing other than 1080 24p page 60 FAQ The ambient noise level may be too high Keep the noise level in the room as low as possible see also Problems when using the Auto MCACC Setup on page 34 If the noise level cannot be kept low enough you will have to set up the surround sound manually page 80 When using only one surround back speaker connect it to the SURROUND BACK L Single terminals To use a 5 1 channel speaker set use the surround speakers for the surround channel not the surround back channel col Make sure there are no obstacles between the speakers and the microphone TA O 7 may be displayed even if the speakers are properly connected If this happens select GO NEXT and continue If Reverse Phase is displayed try the following The speaker s wiring and may be inverted Check the speaker connections Depending on the type of speakers and their installation conditions Reverse Phase If the speaker is not pointed to the microphone listening position or when using speaker
42. flashing remaining lit e The remote controls should be 3 cm 1 inch apart Controlling the rest of your system o jagan doc e i DUL 3 cm Sor der 1 inch Other remote control This receiver s remote control 4 Press the corresponding button on the other remote control that is sending teaching the signal to this receiver s remote control If the LED lights for one second and continues to flash the setting has been successfully completed e f the LED flashes for five seconds it means the memory is full See Erasing all learnt settings that are in one input function on page 67 to erase a programmed button you re not using to free up more memory note that some signals may take more memory than others e Note that interference from TVs or other devices will sometimes result in the remote control learning the wrong signal e Some commands from other remote controls cannot be learned but in most cases the remotes just need to be moved closer together or farther apart 5 To program additional signals for the current component repeat steps 3 and 4 To program signals for another component exit and repeat steps 2 through 4 6 Press RCU SETUP to exit the programming mode Erasing one of the remote control button settings This erases one of the buttons you have programmed and restores the button to t
43. front panel display while performing the various operations and making settings amp Important e Many of the settings and functions cannot be selected when the Operation Mode is changed to Basic 1 Press RECEIVER on the remote control then press HOME MENU A Graphical User Interface GUI screen appears on your TV Use and ENTER to navigate through the screens and select menu items Press RETURN to exit the current menu 2 Select Operation Mode Setup from the Home Menu 3 Select the Operation Mode setting you want e Expert default Users can set all the functions by themselves e Basic Only certain basic settings can be operated The settings that can be operated are shown below They can be set as necessary by referring to the operating instructions Operable settings items HOME MENU Full Auto MCACC Input Name Input Skip Software Update Network Information Audio Parameters MCACC MCACC preset DELAY Sound Delay S RTRV Auto Sound Retriever DUAL Dual Mono A ATT Analog input attenuate V SB Virtual Surround Back V HEIGHT Virtual Height V WIDE Virtual Wide V DEPTH Virtual Depth Descriptions Makes high precision sound field settings easily Input names can be changed as desired for easier use Inputs not being used are skipped not displayed Updates to the latest version of the software Checks the receiver s IP address Selects your fav
44. herein are the registered trademarks or trademarks of their respective firms Before you start Using AVNavigator 1 Click AVNavigator 2012 1 on the desktop to launch AVNavigator AVNavigator is launched and Wiring Navi starts up The language selection screen appears Follow the instruc tions on the screen to make the connections and automatic settings Wiring Navi only starts up automatically the first time AVNavigator is launched 2 Select and use the desired function AVNavigator includes the following functions e Wiring Navi Guides you through connections and initial settings in dialog fashion High precision initial settings can be made easily Operation Guide Describes the receiver s playback operations and how to use several functions through videos and illustrations Interactive Manual Automatically displays the pages explaining the functions that have been operated on the receiver It is also possible to operate the receiver from the Interactive Manual e Glossary Displays glossary pages e MCACC Appli Displays Advanced MCACC measurement results vividly on the computer There are special operating instructions for MCACC Application These instructions are included in the AVNavigator Interactive Manual s menus Refer to them when using MCACC Application e Software Update Allows various types of software to be updated e Settings Used to make various AVNavigator settings e Detection Used to detect the receiver
45. iPhone 4S iPhone 4 iPhone 3GS iPod touch 4th 3rd and 2nd generations iPad 2 iPad with iOS 4 2 or later and iTunes 10 1 Mac and PC or later To use AirPlay select your receiver on your iPod touch iPhone iPad or in iTunes 1 The receiver s input will switch automatically to AirPlay when AirPlay is in use X2 The following operations can be performed when in AirPlay mode e Adjustment of the receiver s volume from iPod touch iPhone iPad or iTunes e Pause resume next previous track and shuffle repeat trom the remote control of the receiver e Display of the currently playing track information on the receiver s display including artist song and album name 1 For more information see the Apple website http www apple com x2 The receiver s power automatically turns on when Network Standby at Network Setup is set to ON A Note e A network environment is required to use AirPlay e The receiver s name that shows up in the AirPlay UI on iPod touch iPhone iPad and iTunes can be changed by Friendly Name from Network Setup e 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 website About the DHCP server function To play back audio files stored
46. image to create a wider stereo effect with vocals Adjust the effect from 0 all center channel sent to front right and left speakers to 10 center channel sent to the center speaker only Sets the effect level for the currently selected Advanced Surround or ALC mode each mode can be set separately Adjusts the output from the front height speaker when listening in OO Pro Logic Iliz HEIGHT mode If set to HIGH the sound from the top will be more emphasized When you re not using surround back speakers selecting this mode allows you to hear a virtual surround back channel through your sur round speakers You can choose to listen to sources with no surround back channel information When you re not using front height speakers selecting this mode allows you to hear a virtual front height channel through your front speakers When you re not using front wide speakers selecting this mode allows you to hear a virtual front wide channel through your front speakers This improves the continuity of the sound from the front channel to the surround channels Option s OFF ON O0dB 6dB AMP THROUGH OFF ON lt 40to7 gt Default 3 4 3t0 3 gt Default 0 OFF ON 40t010B Defaults Neo 6 MUSIC 3 Neo 6 CINEMA 10 lt 10 to 90 gt Defaults EXT STEREO 90 Others 50 LOW MID HIGH OFF ON OFF ON OFF ON Setting What it does Option s OFF V DEPTH When this mode is selected
47. into multiple channels or expands 5 1 channel signals into 6 1 or 7 1 channels Calibrating the sound field Improving the sound quality Phase Control The Phase Control technology incorporated into this receiver s design provides coherent sound reproduction through the use of phase matching for an optimal sound image at your listening position Virtual Surround Back When you re not using surround back speakers selecting this mode allows you to hear a virtual Surround back channel through your surround speakers You can choose to listen to sources with no Surround back channel information Virtual Height When you re not using front height speakers selecting this mode allows you to hear a virtual front height channel through your front speakers Virtual Wide When you re not using front wide speakers selecting this mode allows you to hear a virtual front wide channel through your front speakers Virtual Depth When this mode is selected the sound field expands virtually to behind the display resulting in a sound field with the same depth as the 3D picture to achieve a better sense of presence Auto Sound Retriever The Auto Sound Retriever feature employs DSP technology to restore sound pressure and smooth jagged arti facts left over after compression With some audio inputs the Sound Retriever effect is automatically optimized based on the bitrate information of the contents that have been input to achieve high sound quality Soun
48. is no fluorescent or other strong light shining on to the remote sensor If the battery ran down the preset codes may have been cleared Re enter the preset codes Other components can t be operated with the system remote The preset code may be incorrect Redo the procedure for entering preset codes When commands from the remote control units of other devices are registered using the learning function in some cases they may not be learned properly In this case register the commands again using the learning function see page 67 If they still do not work they may be in a special format that cannot be registered on this receiver s remote con trol Operate the device using another remote control HDMI Symptom The HDMI indicator blinks continu ously Remedy Check all the points below 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 composite video jacks No picture or sound Depending on the connected source component it s possible that it will not work with this receiver even if it is HDCP compatible In this case connect using the component or composite video jacks between source and receiver If the problem still persists when connecting your HDMI component directly to your monitor please consult the component or monitor manual or contact the manufacturer for support If video im
49. licensed by NEC Corporation FontAvenue is a registered trademark of NEC Corporation Additional information Preset code list You should have no problem controlling a component if you find the manufacturer in this list but please note that there are cases where codes for the manufacturer in the list will not work for the model that you are using There are also cases where only certain functions may be controllable after assigning the proper preset code amp Important e We do not guarantee the operations of all the manufacturers and devices listed Operation may not be possible even if a preset code is entered If you can t find a preset code that matches the component you want to control you can still teach the remote individual commands from another remote control see Programming signals from other remote controls on page 67 TV Pioneer 0004 0006 0113 0233 0252 0275 0291 0305 Admiral 0001 0014 Adventura 0012 Aiwa 0002 Akai 0002 0100 Albatron 0097 Alleron 0009 America Action 0104 Amtron 0008 Anam 0104 Anam National 0003 0008 AOC 0004 0005 0006 0100 Apex 0021 0102 0106 Audiovox 0008 0104 Aventura 0103 Axion 0094 Bang amp Olufsen 0111 Belcor 0004 Bell amp Howell 0001 Beng 0064 Bradford 0008 0104 Brillian 0109 Brockwood 0004 Broksonic 0104 Candle 0004 0006 0012 0100 Carnivale 0100 Carver 0101 CCE 0110 Celebrity 0002 Celera 0106 Changhong 0106 Citizen 0
50. made as necessary 6 8 10 11 12 amp Important The receiver s initial settings can be made on the computer using Wiring Navi on the AVNavigator CD ROM included with the receiver In this case virtually the same connections and settings as in steps 2 3 4 5 6 7 and 8 can be made interactively For instructions on using AVNavigator see About using AVNavigator included CD ROM on page 9 1 Before you start e Checking what s in the box on page 8 e Loading the batteries on page 8 4 2 Determining the speakers application page 17 e 7 2 channel surround system Front height e 7 2 channel surround system Front wide e 7 2 channel surround system amp Speaker B connection e 5 2 channel surround system amp Front Bi amping connection High quality surround e 5 2 channel surround system amp ZONE 2 connection Multi Zone 4 3 Connecting the speakers e Placing the speakers on page 18 e Connecting the speakers on page 19 e Installing your speaker system on page 19 e Bi amping your speakers on page 20 4 4 Connecting the components e About the audio connection on page 21 e About the video converter on page 22 e Connecting your TV and playback components on page 23 e Connecting AM FM antennas on page 27 e Plugging in the receiver on page 31 4 5 Power On 4 6 Changing the OSD display language OSD Language page 33 4 7 MCACC speaker settings e Automatically conducting optimum sound tuning Full Auto MCAC
51. nal automatically page 46 2 Program format indicators Light to indicate the channels to which digital signals are being input e L R Left front Right front channel e C Center channel e SL SR Left surround Right surround channel e LFE Low frequency effects channel the indicators light when an LFE signal is being input e XL XR Two channels other than the ones above e XC Either one channel other than the ones above the mono surround channel or matrix encode flag 3 Digital format indicators Light when a signal encoded in the corresponding format is detected e DO DIGITAL Lights with Dolby Digital decoding e DO DIGITAL PLUS Lights with Dolby Digital Plus decoding e DO TrueHD Lights with Dolby TrueHD decoding e DTS Lights with DTS decoding e DTS HD Lights with DIS HD decoding e 96 24 Lights with DTS 96 24 decoding e DSD PCM Light during DSD Direct Stream Digital to PCM conversion with SACDs e PCM Lights during playback of PCM signals e MSTR Lights during playback of DIS HD Master Audio signals 4 MULTI ZONE Lights when the MULTI ZONE feature is active page 62 5 SOUND Lights when the DIALOG E Dialog Enhancement or TONE tone controls features is selected page 59 6 PQLS Lights when the PQLS feature is active page 56 7 S RTRV Lights when the Auto Sound Retriever function is active page 58 Controls and displays 8 Listening mode indicators e AUTO SURROUND Lights
52. not changed You will return to the Manual SP Setup menu Speaker Setting Use this setting to specify your speaker configuration size number of speakers and crossover frequency It is a good idea to make sure that the settings made in Automatically conducting optimum sound tuning Full Auto MCACC on page 33 are correct Note that this setting applies to all MCACC presets and cannot be set independently e f you re using a THX speaker setup set all speakers to SMALL 1 Select Speaker Setting from the Manual SP Setup menu 2 Choose the set of speakers that you want to set then select a speaker size Use to select the size and number of each of the following speakers e Front Select LARGE if your front speakers reproduce bass frequencies effectively or if you didn t connect a subwoofer Select SMALL to send the bass frequencies to the subwoofer e Center Select LARGE if your center speaker reproduces bass frequencies effectively or select SMALL to send bass frequencies to the other speakers or subwoofer If you didn t connect a center speaker choose NO the center channel is sent to the front speakers e FH Select LARGE if your front height speakers reproduce bass frequencies effectively or select SMALL to send bass frequencies to the other speakers or subwoofer If you didn t connect front height speakers choose NO the front height channel is sent to the front speakers You can adjust this se
53. on page 80 to do this Front wide setup 1 Connect a pair of speakers to the front height speaker terminals See Standard surround connection on page 19 3 2 Select Normal SB FW from the Speaker System menu Can Grain cet On Meee T e With an HDMI cable video and audio signals can be transferred in high quality over a single cable Speaker B setup You can listen to stereo playback in another room 1 Connect a pair of speakers to the front height speaker terminals see Standard surround connection on page 19 2 Select Speaker B from the Speaker System menu See Speaker system setting on page 80 to do this Bi Amping setup Bi amping connection of the front speakers for high sound quality with 5 1 channel surround sound 1 Connect bi amp compatible speakers to the front and surround back speaker terminals See Bi amping your speakers on page 20 2 Select Front Bi Amp from the Speaker System menu See Speaker system setting on page 80 to do this ZONE 2 setup With these connections you can simultaneously enjoy 5 1 channel surround sound in the main zone with stereo playback on another component in ZONE 2 1 Connect a pair of speakers to the surround back speaker terminals See Standard surround connection on page 19 2 Select ZONE 2 from the Speaker System menu see Speaker system setting on page 80 to do this Connecting your equipment About the video converter The video converter ensu
54. onto the domain through your PC with Windows 7 installed The firewall settings for components on the network are currently in operation You are currently disconnected from the Internet The broadcasts from an Internet radio station are stopped or inter rupted The remote control is not currently set to the Network function mode Remedies Check whether the audio file was recorded in a format sup ported by this receiver Check whether the folder has been damaged or corrupted Note that there are cases where even the audio files listed as playable on this receiver cannot be played back or displayed page 53 Connect the LAN cable properly page 29 Use 100BASE TX to access the components on the net work In this case adjust the volume from the receiver or remote control There may be a shortage of bandwidth on the 2 4 GHz band used by the wireless LAN Make wired LAN connections not routed through a wireless LAN Install away from any devices emitting electromagnetic waves on the 2 4 GHz band microwave ovens game con soles etc If this does not solve the problem stop using other devices that emit electromagnetic waves Instead of logging onto the domain log onto the local machine page 50 Check the firewall settings for components on the network Check the connection settings for components on the network and consult with your network service provider if necessary page 82 There are c
55. picture quality will change slightly during conversion Configuration B Connect your HDMI equipped component directly to the display using an HDMI cable Then use the most conve nient connection digital is recommended for sending audio to the receiver See the operating instructions for more on audio connections Set the display volume to minimum when using this configuration A Note e f your display only has one HDMI terminal you can only receive HDMI video from the connected component e Depending on the component audio output may be limited to the number of channels available from the connected display unit for example audio output is reduced to 2 channels for a monitor with stereo audio limitations e f you want to switch the input function you ll have to switch functions on both the receiver and your display unit e Since the sound is muted on the display when using the HDMI connection you must adjust the volume on the display every time you switch input functions Cleaning the unit e Usea polishing cloth or dry cloth to wipe off dust and dirt e When the surface is dirty wipe with a soft cloth dipped in some neutral cleanser diluted five or six times with water and wrung out well and then wipe again with a dry cloth Do not use furniture wax or cleansers e Never use thinners benzene insecticide sprays or other chemicals on or near this unit since these will cor rode the surface Additional information
56. reading this file onto a USB memory device then inserting this USB memory device into the USB port on the receiver s front panel With this procedure the USB memory device containing the update file must first be inserted into the USB port on the receiver s front panel e f an update file is provided on the Pioneer website download it onto your computer When downloading an update file from the Pioneer website onto your computer the file will be in ZIP format Unzip the ZIP file before saving it on the USB memory device If there are any old downloaded files or downloaded files for other models on the USB memory device delete them Important e DO NOT unplug the power cord during updating e When updating via the Internet do not disconnect the LAN cable When updating via a USB memory device do not disconnect the USB memory device e f updating is interrupted before it is completed start updating over from the beginning e The receiver s settings may be reset when the software is updated Information on the models for which the settings are reset is provided on the Pioneer website Check the website before updating FAQ TrouDleshooting AA rete 86 POV AA AA AA AA AA AA AA APP AA 86 NO SUNG AA AA 86 Otheraudio o do 0 1 AAAH AA 87 ADAPTER PORT terminal ccccccceeeeeeeeeeeeneeeeeasssesseneeeeeeeeeeeeeeceeeaeaasassaaaassesesessseaeaeagagegsansnneees 88 a AA AA AA AA PANG 88 SNS ces AANTAY A A 88 Professional Cali
57. receiver s power is turned off To turn the synchronized amp mode back on set audio to be played through the receiver from the TV s menu screen etc This receiver will power up and switch to the synchronized amp mode e When the synchronized amp mode is canceled the receiver s power turns off if you were viewing an HDMI input or a TV program on the IV e When in the synchronized amp mode the synchronized amp mode is canceled if an operation that produces sound from the TV is performed from the TV s menu screen etc e When the TV s power is set to standby the receiver s power is also set to standby Only when the input for a component connected to the receiver by HDMI connection is selected or when watching the TV e The receiver s input switches automatically when the Control with HDMI compatible component is played e The receiver s input switches automatically when the TV s input is switched e The synchronized amp mode remains in effect even if the receiver s input is switched to a component other than one connected by HDMI The operations below can also be used on Pioneer Control with HDMI compatible TVs e When the receiver s volume is adjusted or the sound is muted the volume status is displayed on the TV s screen e When the OSD language is switched on the TV the receiver s language setting also switches accordingly Setting the PQLS function PQLS Precision Quartz Lock System is a digital audio signal transfer control tech
58. size modada X Curve e f you select OFF the frequency curve will be flat and the X Curve has no effect 3 When you re finished press RETURN aa x 9 D Network Setup menu Make the settings for connecting the receiver to the Internet and using the network functions 1 Press RECEIVER on the remote control then press HOME MENU A Graphical User Interface GUI screen appears on your TV Use and ENTER to navigate through the screens and select menu items Press RETURN to exit the current menu 2 Select System Setup from the Home Menu 3 Select Network Setup from the System Setup menu 4 Select the setting you want to adjust If you are doing this for the first time you may want to adjust these settings in order e IP Address Proxy Sets up the IP address Proxy of this receiver page 82 e Network Standby Allows the AVNavigator function to be used even when the receiver is in the standby mode page 82 e Friendly Name The name of the receiver displayed on a computer or other device connected to the network can be changed page 82 e Parental Lock Restricts usage of network functions page 83 IP address Proxy setting In case the router connected to the LAN terminal on this receiver is a broadband router with a built in DHCP server function simply turn on the DHCP server function and you will not need to set up the network manually You must set up the network as described
59. the TV s power is set to standby ARC Audio Return Channel When a TV supporting the HDMI ARC Audio Return Channel function is connected to the receiver the sound of the TV can be input via the HDMI OUT terminal The sound of the TV can be input from the receiver s HDMI OUT terminal so connection with the TV can be com pleted with a single HDMI cable Network function AirPlay This receiver supports AirPlay audio streaming from iPod touch 2G 3G 4G iPhone iPhone 3G iPhone 3GS iPhone 4 iPhone 4S iPad iPad 2 with iOS 4 2 or later and iTunes 10 1 Mac and PC or later For more information see the Apple website http www apple com DLNA The Digital Living Network Alliance DLNA is a cross industry organization of consumer electronics comput ing industry and mobile device companies Digital Living provides consumers with easy sharing of digital media through a wired or wireless network in the home vTuner vTuner is a paid online database service that allows you to listen to radio and TV broadcasts on the Internet vTuner lists thousands of stations from over 100 different countries around the globe For more detail about vTuner visit the following website http www radio pioneer com 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
60. the front panel display Some components that are compatible with HDCP still cause this message to be dis played but so long as there is no problem with displaying video this is not a malfunction e Depending on the component you have connected using a DVI connection may result in unreliable signal transfers This receiver supports SACD Dolby Digital Plus Dolby TrueHD and DTS HD Master Audio To take advantage of these formats however make sure that the component connected to this receiver also supports the corre sponding format Use a High Speed HDMI cable If an HDMI cable other than a High Speed HDMI cable is used it may not work properly When an HDMI cable with a built in equalizer is connected it may not operate properly Signal transfer is only possible when connected to a compatible component e HDMI format digital audio transmissions require a longer time to be recognized Due to this interruption in the audio may occur when switching between audio formats or beginning playback e Turning on off the device connected to this unit s HDMI OUT terminal during playback or disconnecting con necting the HDMI cable during playback may cause noise or interrupted audio The terms HDMI and HDMI High Definition Multimedia Interface and the HDMI Logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC in the United States and other countries x v Color and x v Color are trademarks of Sony Corporatio
61. the receiver controls A Note e Change the receiver s input to the iPod in one action by pressing the iPod iPhone iPad DIRECT CONTROL button on the front panel to enable iPod operations on the iPod Basic playback Playing a USB device It is possible to play files using the USB interface on the front of this receiver e Compatible USB devices include external magnetic hard drives portable flash memory drives particularly key drives and digital audio players MP3 players of format FAT16 32 e 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 1 Press RECEIVER to switch on the receiver and your TV See Connecting a USB device on page 30 About one minute is required between turning the power on and completion of startup e Make sure the receiver is in standby when disconnecting the USB device 2 Press iPod USB on the remote control to switch the receiver to the iPod USB When the display shows the names of folders and files you re ready to play from the USB device OY Note If an Over Current message lights in the display the power requirements of the USB device are too high for this receiver Try following the points below e Switch the receiver off then on again e Reconnect the USB device with the receiver switched off e Use a dedicated AC adapter supplied
62. the sound field expands virtually to MIN Virtual Depth behind the display resulting in a sound field with the same depth as lt m gt the 3D picture to achieve a better sense of presence MID MAX a The adjustment can be made only when TONE is set to ON b When ON is selected the Sound Retriever effect is optimized based on the bitrate information of the contents input to the USB memory audio and INTERNET RADIO SiriusXM PANDORA MEDIA SERVER FAVORITES digital audio input only to achieve high sound quality e With the iPod USB INTERNET RADIO SiriusXM PANDORA MEDIA SERVER FAVORITES or ADAPTER PORT input func tion by default S RTRV is set to ON e When ON is selected optimum correction of the audio signals input via the HDMI OUT terminal is conducted with the HDMI ARC Audio Return Channel function and the sound of digital TV broadcasts is produced with HD quality This is valid when the input is set to TV and ARC in HDMI Setup is set to ON See HDMI Setup on page 55 e This can only be selected for Dolby Digital Dolby Digital Plus DTS DTS Express PCM 48 kHz or less or analog input signals c UP1 to UP4 can be selected only when the front height speaker is connected The presence or absence of effects depends on the listening mode d The initially set AUTO is only available for Dolby TrueHD signals Select MAX or MID for signals other than Dolby TrueHD e You shouldn t have any problems using this with most SACD discs
63. this receiver are displayed as e This feature is not available for photos on your iPod To display photos switch iPod operation to the iPod see Switching the iPod controls on page 39 Finding what you want to play When your iPod is connected to this receiver you can browse songs stored on your iPod by playlist artist name album name song name genre or composer similar to using your iPod directly 1 Use 14 4 to select a category then press ENTER to browse that category e To return to the previous level any time press RETURN 2 Use 4 4 to browse the selected category e g albums e Use to move to previous next levels 3 Continue browsing until you arrive at what you want to play then press gt to start playback A Note e You can play all of the songs in a particular category by selecting the All item at the top of each category list For example you can play all the songs by a particular artist Basic playback controls This receiver s remote control buttons can be used for basic playback of files stored on an iPod e Press iPod USB to switch the remote control to the iPod USB operation mode 8 BG Switching the iPod controls You can switch over the iPod controls between the iPod and the receiver 1 Press iPod CTRL to switch the iPod controls This enables operation and display on your iPod and this receiver s remote control and GUI screen become inactive 2 Press iPod CTRL again to switch back to
64. to Surround sound at low volumes Adjusts the level of dynamic range for movie soundtracks optimized for Dolby TrueHD you may need to use this feature when listening to surround sound at low volumes This can only be set when DRC is set to OFF and the input signal is a Dolby TrueHD signal Some audio sources include ultra low bass tones Set the LFE attenu ator as necessary to prevent the ultra low bass tones from distorting the sound from the speakers The LFE is not limited when set to 0 dB which is the recommended value When set to 5 dB 10 dB 15 dB or 20 dB the LFE is limited by the respective degree When OFF is selected no sound is output from the LFE channel Option s OFF ON OFF ON lt OFF FLAT UP1 UP2 UP3 UP4 B Default OFF ON OFF CH1 Channel 1 is heard only CH2 Channel 2 is heard only CH1 CH2 Both chan nels heard from front speakers OFF ON AUTO MAX MID OFF ON OFF lt OFF 20d B 15d B 10dB 5dB 0dB gt Default OdB Using other functions Setting A ATT Analog input attenuate SACD GAIN lt e gt HDMI HDMI Audio lt f gt A DELAY Auto delay lt g gt C WIDTH Center Width Applicable only when using a center speaker lt h gt DIMENSION lt h gt PANORAMA lt h gt C IMAGE Center Image Applicable only when using a center speaker lt j gt EFFECT H GAIN Height Gai
65. when the Auto Surround feature is switched on page 45 e ALC Lights when the ALC Auto level control mode is selected page 45 e STREAM DIRECT Lights when Direct Pure Direct is selected page 46 e ADV SURROUMD Lights when one of the Advanced Surround modes has been selected page 45 e STANDARD Lights when one of the Standard Surround modes is switched on page 45 9 PHASE CONTROL Lights when the Phase Control is switched on page 47 10 Analog signal indicators Light to indicate reducing the level of an analog signal page 58 ce D 11 Tuner indicators e TUNED Lights when a broadcast is being received e STEREO Lights when a stereo FM broadcast is being received in auto stereo mode e MONO Lights when the mono mode is set using MPX 12 Lights when the sound is muted 13 Master volume level Shows the overall volume level indicates the minimum level and 12dB indicates the maximum level 14 Input function indicators Light to indicate the input function you have selected 15 Scroll indicators Light when there are more selectable items when making the various settings 16 Speaker indicators Lights to indicate the current speaker system using SPEAKERS page 62 17 SLEEP Lights when the receiver is in sleep mode page 63 18 Matrix decoding format indicators e DOPRO LOGIC IIx This lights to indicate DO Pro Logic OO Pro Logic Ilx decoding page 45 e Neo 6 When o
66. your system on page 44 for information on different ways of listening to sources It is possible to check on the front panel display whether or not multi channel playback is being performed prop erly For details see Auto Surround ALC and Stream Direct with different input signal formats on page 96 When using surround speakers DODIGITAL is displayed when playing Dolby Digital 5 1 channel signals and DTS is displayed when playing DTS 5 1 channel signals If the display does not correspond to the input signal and listening mode check the connections and settings 4 Use the VOLUME to adjust the volume level Turn down the volume of your TV so that all sound is coming from the speakers connected to this receiver A Note e The playback operation can be performed on the OSD screen for certain inputs but the OSD screen is only displayed when the receiver and TV are connected with an HDMI cable If the receiver and TV are connected with anything other than an HDMI cable perform the various operations while watching the front panel Turning off the sound Mutes the sound or restores the sound if it has been muted adjusting the volume also restores the sound Press MUTE Playing a source with HDMI connection Use INPUT SELECT to select the input function connected to the receiver s HDMI input terminals You can also perform the same operation by using the INPUT SELECTOR dial on the front panel or by pressing HDMII on the remote co
67. 0 seconds The power will turn off In this case the various settings made on the receiver may be cleared However settings made when the power was turned off normally are not cleared No sound Symptom No sound is output when an input function is selected No sound is output from the front speakers Power Symptom Remedy The power does not turn on Make sure that the power cord is plugged in to an active power outlet Try disconnecting from the power outlet then plugging back in Press the remote control s ZONE 2 then press O RECEIVER to switch the Zone 2 off Power cannot be turned off ZONE 2 ON is displayed The receiver suddenly switches off or the iPod iPhone iPad indicator blinks No sound from the surround or center speakers Check that there are no loose strands of speaker wire touching the rear panel or another set of wires If so re attach the speaker wires making sure there are no stray strands The receiver may have a serious problem Disconnect from the power and call a Pioneer authorized independent service company During loud playback the power sud Turn down the volume denly switches off Lower the 63 Hz and 125 Hz equalizer levels in the Manual MCACC setup on page 74 Switch on the digital safety feature While holding down ENTER on the front panel press STANDBY ON to set this receiver to the standby mode Use TUNE f4 to select D SAFETY 4OFF3 and then use PRESET to se
68. 004 0006 0008 0100 Clarion 0104 Coby 0056 Colortyme 0004 0006 Concerto 0004 0006 Contec 0104 Contec Cony 0007 0008 Craig 0008 0104 Crosley 0081 0101 Crown 0008 0104 CTX 0063 Curtis Mathes 0000 0004 0006 0014 0100 0101 CXC 0008 0104 Cytron 0093 Daewoo 0004 0005 0006 0023 Daytron 0004 0006 Dell 0073 DiamondVision 0096 Dimensia 0000 Disney 0046 Dumont 0004 0011 0099 Durabrand 0041 0103 0104 Dwin 0014 Electroband 0002 Electrograph 0107 Electrohome 0002 0003 0004 0006 Element 0082 Emerson 0004 0006 0007 0008 0009 0023 0108 0104 Emprex 0092 Envision 0004 0006 0100 Epson 0061 ESA 0103 Fujitsu 0009 Funai 0008 0009 0103 0104 Futuretech 0008 0104 Gateway 0067 0107 0108 GE 0000 0003 0004 0006 0010 0016 0039 GFM 0080 0084 Gibralter 0004 0011 0099 0100 Goldstar 0004 0005 0006 0007 0100 Gradiente 0066 Grunpy 0008 0009 0104 Haier 0112 Hallmark 0004 0006 Harman Kardon 0101 Harvard 0008 0104 Havermy 0014 Hewlett Packard 0053 Hisense 0069 Hitachi 0004 0006 0007 Hyundai 0098 Ilo 0089 0091 IMA 0008 Infinity 0101 InFocus 0074 Initial 0091 Insignia 0085 0086 Inteq 0099 Janeil 0012 JBL 0101 JC Penney 0000 0004 0005 0006 0010 JCB 0002 Jensen 0004 0006 JVC 0007 0010 0044 Kawasho 0002 0004 0006 KEC 0104 Kenwood 0004 0006 0100 KLH 0106 Kloss Novabeam 0008 0012 KTV 0008 0100 0104 0110 LG 0005 0052 007
69. 07 0008 0009 0090 0104 Sears 0000 0004 0006 0009 0101 0102 0103 Sharp 0004 0006 0007 0014 0033 Sheng Chia 0014 Shogun 0004 Signature 0001 Sony 0002 0018 0029 0030 0031 0034 Soundesign 0004 0006 0008 0009 0104 Squareview 0103 SSS 0004 0008 0104 Starlite 0008 0104 Superscan 0014 Supre Macy 0012 Supreme 0002 SVA 0088 Sylvania 0004 0006 0049 0079 0080 0100 0101 0103 Symphonic 0008 0041 0103 0104 Syntax 0054 Syntax Brillian 0054 Tandy 0014 Tatung 0003 0108 Technics 0010 0105 Techwood 0004 0006 0010 Teknika 0001 0004 0005 0006 0007 0008 0009 0101 0104 TMK 0004 0006 TNCi 0099 Toshiba 0026 0028 0036 0038 0040 0043 0102 Vector Research 0100 Vidikron 0101 Vidtech 0004 0005 0006 Viewsonic 0058 0107 Viking 0012 Viore 0089 Vizio 0004 0070 0071 0108 Wards 0000 0001 0004 0005 0006 0009 0100 0101 Waycon 0102 Westinghouse 0047 0051 White Westinghouse 0023 Yamaha 0004 0005 0006 0100 Zenith 0001 0004 0011 0015 0099 DVD If operations are not possible using the preset codes below you may be able to conduct operations with the preset codes for the BD DVR BDR HDR Pioneer 2014 2197 2256 Accurian 2092 Daewoo 2021 2087 Denon 2026 2068 Advent 2072 Desay 2055 Aiwa 2012 DiamondVision 2042 Akai 2066 Disney 2022 Alco 2070 Durabrand 2090 Allegro 2087 Emerson 2067 2082 2091 Amphion MediaWorks Enterprise 20
70. 255 0 the gateway and DNS to 192 168 1 1 Next set the wireless LAN converter s IP address to 192 168 1 249 2 1 Set the XXX in 192 168 1 XXX to a number between 2 and 248 that is not assigned to other devices 2 Set the 249 in 192 168 1 249 to a number between 2 and 249 that is not assigned to other devices Try making the wireless LAN converter s advanced settings e The wireless LAN converter can be connected to a computer to make the advanced wireless LAN settings For details see the CD ROM included for the wireless LAN converter Check the settings of the wireless LAN router etc then change the settings of the wireless LAN converter Note however that making the advanced wireless LAN settings will not necessarily improve the wireless LAN environment Be careful when changing the settings The access point is set to conceal the SSID e nthis case the SSID may not be displayed on the access point list screen If not set the SSID etc by making the wireless LAN converter settings on the receiver manually The access point s security settings use WEP 152 bit length code key or shared key authentication e The receiver does not support WEP 152 bit length code key or shared key authentication Network connections cannot be established even when the above measures are taken e Reset the wireless LAN converter After this redo the wireless LAN converter s settings About resetting
71. 45 Selecting MCACC Presets AA GAGA ANAN AA 46 Choosing anan AA na O AA 46 Better sound using Phase CONtrol aaa AA ANAKAN 47 Listening to your system Enjoying various types of playback using the listening modes Using this receiver you can listen to any source in Surround sound However the options available will depend on your speaker setup and the type of source you re listening to To play with surround sound check Standard surround sound or Using the Advanced surround effects below and select the desired mode To play with the optimum mode for the input signal see Auto playback or Using Stream Direct The sound is played in stereo when 2 channel signals are input in surround when multi channel signals are input amp Important e The listening modes and many features described in this section may not be available depending on the cur rent source settings and status of the receiver Auto playback There are many ways to listen back to sources using this receiver but the simplest most direct listening option is the Auto Surround feature The receiver automatically detects what kind of source you re playing and selects multichannel or stereo playback as necessary While listening to a source press AUTO ALC DIRECT AUTO SURR ALC STREAM DIRECT for auto playback of a source AUTO SURROUND shows briefly in the display before showing the decoding or playback format Check the digi tal for
72. 8 0097 Logik 0001 Luxman 0004 0006 LXI 0000 0006 0101 0102 Magnavox 0004 0006 0019 0020 0037 0042 0100 0101 Majestic 0001 Marantz 0004 0006 0062 0100 0101 Maxent 0087 0107 Megapower 0097 Megatron 0006 Memorex 0001 0005 0006 0041 MGA 0004 0005 0006 0100 Midland 0010 0011 0099 Mintek 0091 Mitsubishi 0004 0005 0006 0014 0045 Monivision 0097 Montgomery Ward 0001 Motorola 0003 0014 MTC 0004 0005 0006 0100 Multitech 0008 0104 0110 NAD 0006 0102 NEC 0003 0004 0005 0006 0100 Net TV 0107 Nikko 0006 0100 Norcent 0060 Olevia 0048 0054 0059 Onwa 0008 0104 Oppo 0095 Optimus 0105 Optoma 0075 Optonica 0014 Orion 0025 Panasonic 0003 0010 0017 0027 0105 0114 Penney 0100 0102 Philco 0003 0004 0005 0006 0007 0100 0101 Philips 0003 0004 0007 0019 0020 0101 Philips Magnavox 0019 Pilot 0004 0100 Polaroid 0057 0106 Portland 0004 0005 0006 Prima 0065 Princeton 0097 Prism 0010 Proscan 0000 Proton 0004 0006 0007 Protron 0055 Proview 0068 Pulsar 0004 0011 0099 Quasar 0003 0010 0105 Radio Shack 0100 0104 Radio Shack Realistic 0000 0004 0006 0007 0008 RCA 0000 0003 0004 0005 0006 0013 0024 0035 Realistic 0100 0104 Runco 0011 0099 0100 Sampo 0004 0006 0100 0107 Samsung 0004 0005 0006 0007 0022 0032 0076 0077 0083 0100 0110 Sansui 0025 Sanyo 0004 0050 Sceptre 0072 Scotch 0006 Scott 0004 0006 00
73. 82 2037 ESA 2053 2091 AMW 2037 Fisher 2083 Apex 2002 2018 2079 2080 Funai 2091 Apple 2058 GE 2016 2077 2080 Arrgo 2088 GFM 2043 Aspire 2073 Go Video 2087 Astar 2052 Gradiente 2068 Audiovox 2070 Greenhill 2080 Axion 2040 Haier 2094 Bang amp Olufsen 2081 Harman Kardon 2030 2084 Blaupunkt 2080 Hitachi 2011 Blue Parade 2078 Hiteker 2079 Boston 2059 iLive 2062 Broksonic 2066 Ilo 2038 California Audio Labs 2063 Initial 2038 2080 CambridgeSoundWorks Insignia 2036 2064 2091 2065 Integra 2078 CineVision 2087 iSymphony 2060 Coby 2029 JBL 2084 Curtis Mathes 2089 JVC 2013 Kawasaki 2070 Kenwood 2028 2068 CyberHome 2000 2088 Cytron 2039 BD KLH 2070 2080 Koss 2024 2069 2075 Landel 2093 Lasonic 2085 Lenoxx 2074 2090 LG 2019 2051 2061 2082 2087 Liquid Video 2075 Liteon 2025 2092 Magnavox 2067 2076 2091 Memorex 2066 Microsoft 2077 Mintek 2038 2080 2086 Mitsubishi 2020 Nesa 2080 Next Base 2093 Nexxtech 2056 Onkyo 2076 Oppo 2041 2057 Oritron 2069 2075 Panasonic 2005 2007 2017 2032 2033 2050 2068 2076 Philips 2045 2076 Proceed 2079 Proscan 207 7 Qwestar 2069 RCA 2008 2016 2070 2077 2078 2080 Regent 20 4 Rio 2087 Rowa 2071 Samsung 2009 2011 2015 2031 2044 2068 Sansui 2066 Sanyo 2066 2083 Sharp 2035 Sherwood 2063 Shinsonic 2086 Sonic Blue 2087 Sony 2003 2004 2010 2012 2027 2046 2047 2048 Sungale 2054 Supersca
74. A 35 Operation Mode SAP AD AA 36 About the Home MENU aa AA AA 36 Changing the OSD display language OSD Language The language used on the Graphical User Interface screen can be changed e The explanations in these operating instructions are for when English is selected for the GUI screen e The OSD display is only displayed when the receiver s HDMI OUT terminal and the TV s HDMI input are con nected with an HDMI cable If the TV is connected with anything other than an HDMI cable watch the front panel display while performing the various operations and making settings 1 Press RECEIVER to switch on the receiver and your TV Make sure that the TV s video input is set to this receiver for example if you connected this receiver to the VIDEO jacks on your TV make sure that the VIDEO input is now selected 2 Press RECEIVER on the remote control then press HOME MENU A Graphical User Interface GUI screen appears on your TV Use and ENTER to navigate through the screens and select menu items Press RETURN to exit the current menu 3 Select System Setup from the Home Menu 4 Select OSD Language from the System Setup menu 5 Select the desired language 6 Select OK to change the language The setting is completed and the System Setup menu reappears automatically Basic Setup Automatically conducting optimum sound tuning Full Auto MCACC The Full Auto MCACC Setup measures the acoustic character
75. C on page 33 4 8 The Input Setup menu page 35 When using connections other than the recommended connections 4 9 Basic playback page 37 4 10 Adjusting the sound and picture quality as desired Using the various listening modes page 44 Better sound using Phase Control page 47 Measuring the all EQ type SYMMETRY ALL CH ADJ FRONT ALIGN page 72 Changing the channel level while listening page 81 Switching on off the Acoustic Calibration EQ Auto Sound Retriever or Dialog Enhancement page 58 Setting the PQLS function page 56 Setting the Audio options page 58 Setting the Video options page 60 4 Other optional adjustments and settings e Control with HDMI function page 54 The Advanced MCACC menu page 71 The System Setup and Other Setup menus page 79 4 12 Making maximum use of the remote control Operating multiple receivers page 66 Setting the remote to control other components page 66 Before you start Checking VEU SI the bOX ANAN cece ena PANALO nee ce ceases eee DAY 8 installing the receiver ssrt AABANG 8 L ading the batteriets ee een ne ee ae ee AA AA 8 Operating range of remote control UNIt cccceeeesssseeeeeeeeeeeeeseeeeeeeeeeeeeeeseeeeeseeeensessseaeeeseenenneeaas 8 Canceling the demo CLS NAY AA AA AA PAA PP RAPAEPA BABE ADAN E ARAB PUP AMAPAA POH 8 About using AVNavigator included CD ROM sssssssseseeeeseeeeeeeeeeeesnsneeeesssnsaneeeeseseeeeeenennnas 9 Bef
76. Display Symptom Remedy The display is dark or off The OSD screen is not displayed You can t get DIGITAL to display when using SIGNAL SEL DO DIGITAL or DTS does not light when playing Dolby DTS software When playing Dolby Digital or DTS sources the receiver s format indica tors do not light When playing certain discs none of the receiver s format indicators light When playing a disc with the listen ing mode set to Auto Surround or ALC DO Pro Logic Il or DTS Neo 6 appear on the receiver During playback of DVD Audio the display shows PCM Press DIMMER repeatedly to select a different brightness The OSD screen is not displayed unless the receiver and TV are connected using an HDMI cable If the TV does not support HDMI perform the various operations and make the settings while watching the display on the receiver s front panel Check the digital connections and make sure that the digital inputs are assigned cor rectly see The Input Setup menu on page 35 These indicators do not light if playback is paused Check the playback especially the digital output settings of the source component Check that the player is connected using a digital connection Make sure that the receiver is set to AUTO or DIGITAL see Choosing the input signal on page 46 Check that the player isn t set up so that Dolby Digital and DTS sources are converted to PCM Ensure that if there are several audio tracks o
77. E About network playback The network playback function of this unit uses the following technologies Windows Media Player See Windows Media Player 11 Windows Media Player 12 on page 100 for more on this Windows Media DRM Microsoft Windows Media Digital Rights Management WMDRM is a platform to protect and securely deliver content for playback on computers portable devices and network devices This unit s functions as a WMDRM 10 for networked devices WMDRM protected content can only be played on media servers supporting WMDRM Content owners use WMDRM technology to protect their intellectual property including copyrights This device uses WMDRM software to access WWDRM protected content If the WWDRM software falls to protect the content content owners may ask Microsoft to revoke the software s ability to use WMDRM to play or copy protected content Revocation does not affect unprotected content When you download licenses for protected content you agree that Microsoft may include a revocation list with the licenses Content owners may require you to upgrade WMDRM to access their content If you decline an upgrade you will not be able to access content that requires the upgrade This product is protected by certain intellectual property rights of Microsoft Use or distribution of such technology outside of this product is prohibited without a license from Microsoft DLNA 3S CERTIFIED DLNA CERTIFIED Audio Player The Digital Li
78. ETURN to go back to the Home Menu Be sure to disconnect the microphone from this receiver upon completion of the Auto MCACC Setup Manual MCACC setup You can use the settings in the Manual MCACC setup menu to make detailed adjustments when you re more familiar with the system Before making these settings you should have already completed Automatically con ducting optimum sound tuning Full Auto MCACC on page 33 You only need to make these settings once unless you change the placement of your current speaker system or add new speakers A CAUTION e The test tones used in the Manual MCACC setup are output at high volume amp Important e Press the MCACC button while the pertinent setup screens are displayed to select MCACC presets e For some of the settings below you ll have to connect the setup microphone to the front panel and place it about ear level at your normal listening position Press HOME MENU to display the Home Menu before you connect the microphone to this receiver e See Problems when using the Auto MCACC Setup on page 34 for notes regarding high background noise levels and other possible interference e f you re using a subwoofer switch it on and turn up the volume to the middle position 1 Select Manual MCACC from the Advanced MCACC menu See Making receiver settings from the Advanced MCACC menu on page 72 if you re not already at this screen 2 Select the setting you want to adjus
79. FM antenna fully and fix to a wall or door frame Don t drape loosely or leave coiled up Connecting external antennas To improve FM reception connect an external FM antenna to FM UNBAL 75 Q 75 Q coaxial cable auen LN 75Q To improve AM reception connecta 5 m to 6 m 16 ft to 20 ft length of vinyl coated wire to the AM LOOP termi nals without disconnecting the supplied AM loop antenna For the best possible reception suspend horizontally outdoors Outdoor antenna rd Indoor antenna 5mto6m vinyl coated wire 16 ft to 20 ft Connecting your equipment MULTI ZONE setup This receiver can power up to two independent systems in separate rooms after you have made the proper MULTI ZONE connections Different sources can be playing in two zones at the same time or depending on your needs the same source can also be used The main and sub zone have independent power the main zone power can be off while sub zone is on and the sub zone can be controlled by the remote or front panel controls Making MULTI ZONE connections Itis possible to make these connections if you have the speakers for the sub zone ZONE 2 You will also need a separate amplifier if you are not using the speaker terminals for the sub zone For detail see MULTI ZONE setup using speaker terminals ZONE 2 on page 29 MULTI ZONE listening options The following table shows the signals that can be output to ZONE 2 Sub
80. IDE SURROUND MOVIE See above e WIDE SURROUND MUSIC See above e STEREO See above e Straight Decode Plays back without the effects above A bd Note e When listening sources in DO Pro Logic Ilz HEIGHT mode you can also adjust the H GAIN effect see Setting the Audio options on page 58 e When listening to 2 channel sources in Dolby Pro Logic IIx Music mode there are three further parameters you can adjust C WIDTH DIMENSION and PANORAMA See setting the Audio options on page 58 to adjust them e When listening to 2 channel sources in Neo 6 Cinema or Neo 6 Music mode you can also adjust the center image effect see Setting the Audio options on page 58 e When listening through headphones you can select STEREO mode only ce TON o py Using the Advanced surround effects The Advanced surround effects can be used for a variety of additional surround sound effects Most Advanced Surround modes are designed to be used with film soundtracks but some modes are also suited for music sources Try different settings with various soundtracks to see which you like Press ADV SURR ADVANCED SURROUND repeatedly to select a listening mode e ACTION Designed for action movies with dynamic soundtracks e DRAMA Designed for movies with lots of dialog e SCI FI Designed for science fiction with lots of special effects e MONO FILM Creates surround sound from mono soundtracks e ENT SHOW Suitable for musical sou
81. LARY OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO PROCUREMENT OF 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 INCLUDING NEGLIGENCE OR OTHERWISE ARISING IN ANY WAY OUT OF THE USE OF THIS SOFTWARE EVEN IF ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGE Additional information Windows 7 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 Compatible with mode see Using Stream Direct on page 46 you have selected Stereo 2 channel signal formats Ts Windows 7 Auto Surround ALC DIRECT PURE DIRECT Input signal format Surround Back speaker s Connected Windows and the Windows logo are trademarks of the Microsoft group of companies Multichannel signal formats Input signal format Auto Surround ALC PURE DIRECT DIRECT Surround Back speaker s Connected Dolby Digital EX Dolby Digital EX Dolby Digital EX 6 1 channel flagged Dolby TrueHD EX 6 1 channel flagged DO Pro a MOVIE DO Pro Kag MOVIE DTS HD Master Audio ES 6 1 channel flagged DTS ES Matrix DTS ES Matrix DTS ES 6 1 channel sources 6 1 channel flagged DTS ES Matrix Discrete DTS ES Matrix Discrete DTS sources 5 1 channel encoding Straight decoding Str
82. ON Front height channels are added to the front center and surround channels maximum 5 chan nels and a maximum of 7 channels are output e SP OFF No sound is output from the speakers When you select Normal SB FW you can select from e SP SB FW ON Surround back or front wide channels are added to the front center and surround channels maximum 5 channels and a maximum of 7 channels are output The surround back and front wide channels are switched automatically according to the audio input signal e SP SB ON Surround back channels are added to the front center and surround channels maximum 5 channels and a maximum of 7 channels are output e SP FW ON Front wide channels are added to the front center and surround channels maximum 5 chan nels and a maximum of 7 channels are output e SP OFF No sound is output from the speakers When you select Speaker B you can select from e SP A ON Sound is output from the A speaker terminals up to 7 channels including surround back chan nels depending on the source e SP BON Sound is output from the two speakers connected to the B speaker terminals Multichannel sources will not be heard e SP A B ON Sound is output from the A speaker terminals up to 5 channels depending on the source the two speakers connected to the B speaker terminals and the subwoofer The sound from the B speaker termi nals will be the same as the sound from the A speaker terminals mul
83. Pioneer AV Receiver VSX 1122 k Register your product on http www pioneerelectronics com US http Awww pioneerelectronics ca Canada e Protect your new investment The details of your purchase will be on file for reference in the event of an insurance claim such as loss or theft e Receive free tips updates and service bulletins on your new product e Improve product development Your input helps us continue to design products that meet your needs e Receive a free Pioneer newsletter Registered customers can opt in to receive a monthly newsletter Operating Instructions IMPORTANT A The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol CAUTION CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN 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 dangerous voltage within the product s BACK NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS maintenance servicing instructions in the enclosure that may be of sufficient shock to persons WARNING This equipment is not waterproof To prevent a fire or shock hazard do not place any container filled with liquid near this equipment such as a vase or flower pot or expose it to dripping splashing rain or moistur
84. R 4 Select the setting you want to adjust e Manual SP Setup Sets the type of connection used for surround back terminals and the size number dis tance and overall balance of the connected speakers see Manual speaker setup on page 80 Input Setup Specifies what you ve connected to the digital HDMI and component video inputs see Ihe Input Setup menu on page 35 e OSD Language The GUI screen s display language can be changed see Changing the OSD display lan guage OSD Language on page 33 e Network Setup Conducts the setup necessary to connect this unit to the network see Network Setup menu on page 82 e HDMI Setup Synchronizes this receiver with your Pioneer component supporting Control with HDMI page 54 Other Setup Makes customized settings to reflect how you are using the receiver see he Other Setup menu on page 83 Manual speaker setup This receiver allows you to make detailed settings to optimize the surround sound performance You only need to make these settings once unless you change the placement of your current speaker system or add new speakers These settings are designed to customize your system but if you re satisfied with the settings made in Automatically conducting optimum sound tuning Full Auto MCACC on page 33 it isn t necessary to make all of these settings A CAUTION e The test tones used in the Manual SP Setup are output at high volume 1 Select Manual SP Setup then pr
85. R ENTER CLASS CH ENTER CH ENTER ENTER ENTER ENTER F TOOLS GUIDE USER MENU TOOLS GUIDE EPG lt a gt ENTER ENTER ENTER ENTER ENTER t 4 e HOME MENU HOME MENU HOME MENU HOME MENU HOME MENU RETURN RETURN RETURN RETURN Eo RETURN wo e Auroser0p a o o a a O C ma fant avsetection Jea fee e la Caa aupio aupio auoio fauo aumo auoo faubo bise 3D Display nispiay nispiay bisera nispLawinFo OUTPUT CH CH CH oe CH CH CH lt a gt a Controls for BD Audio Video components Button s LD CD CD R SACD MD DAT SOURCE POWER ON OFF POWER ON OFF POWER ON OFF Number buttons numerics numerics numerics ENTER CLASS ENTER DISC ENTER ENTER a LINK tyes tyes paa eee ENTER ENTER SETUP a a e O REUN O TAPE POWER pauwi a o Ho lt b gt psp oo aa bia Ho lt b gt a Controls for MD b Controls for SACD Controlling the rest of your system TV Projector Button s TV Projector SOURCE POWER ON 0 Po SANGARB Bo NANG bo e USE o ET Po GAMMA C E ENTER CLASS tt e t t cs HIDE MENU HDMIT a o a E e wwo oo o S bse o S The Advanced MCACC menu Making receiver settings from the Advanced MCACC MENU u m mm mnnnananananununununununununununununananunaa 72 Automatic MICACG EX DENG siccceicsassacessrasacasesvncanscussesenssunsasssandsaesusnabucssesessesuasseinasases
86. Setting the Audio options on page 58 Internet radio See Listening to Internet radio stations on page 50 vTuner See Listening to Internet radio stations on page 50 DLNA See About network playback on page 51 AirPlay See Using AirPlay on iPod touch iPhone iPad and iTunes on page 49 Wireless LAN See Connecting to a wireless LAN on page 31 Playback High Resolution audio file See About playable file formats on page 53 see Playing a USB device on page 40 Slideshow See Playing back photo files stored on a USB memory device on page 40 Bluetooth ADAPTER See Bluetooth ADAPTER for Wireless Enjoyment of Music on page 42 ARC Audio Return Channel See HDMI Setup on page 55 SACD Gain See Setting the Audio options on page 58 Auto delay See Setting the Audio options on page 58 Height Gain Dolby Pro Logic IIz Height option See Setting the Audio options on page 58 Virtual Surround Back See Setting the Audio options on page 58 Virtual Height See Setting the Audio options on page 58 Virtual Wide See Setting the Audio options on page 58 Virtual Depth See Setting the Audio options on page 58 Digital Video Converter See Setting the Video options on page 60 Pure Cinema See Setting the Video options on page 60 Progressive Motion See Setting the Video options on page 60 Advanced Video Adjust See Setting the Video options on page 60 Auto Power Down See The Other Setup menu o
87. TBY DISCRETE ON Use this button to perform unique operations page 69 3 RCU SETUP Use to input the preset code when making remote control settings and to set the remote control mode page 66 4 Input function buttons cory Press to select control of other components page 66 Use INPUT SELECT gt to select the input function page 39 x 9 5 Receiver Control buttons Press RECEIVER first to access e STATUS Press to check selected receiver settings page 63 e PHASE Press to switch on off Phase Control page 47 e PQLS Press to select the PQLS setting page 56 e AUTO S RTRV Press to restore CD quality sound to compressed audio sources page 59 e MCACC Press to switch between MCACC presets page 46 e SIGNAL SEL Use to select an input signal page 46 e CH LEVEL Press repeatedly to select a channel then use to adjust the level page 81 e SPEAKERS Use to change the speaker terminal page 62 e DIMMER Dims or brightens the display page 63 e SLEEP Use to put the receiver in sleep mode and select the amount of time before sleep page 63 6 TV CONTROL buttons These buttons are dedicated to control the TV assigned to the TV button 7 Receiver setting buttons Press RECEIVER first to access e AUDIO PARAMETER Use to access the Audio options page 58 e VIDEO PARAMETER Use to access the Video options page 60 e HOME MENU Use to access the Home Menu pages 33 35 bb 72
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89. The demo mode is canceled automatically when the Full Auto MCACC operation is performed 1 Switch the receiver into standby 2 While holding down ENTER on the front panel press STANDBY ON The display shows RESET lt NO Pe 3 Select FL DEMO using TUNE 4 4 4 Use PRESET to select FL DEMO lt OFF gt then press STANDBY ON on the front panel About using AVNavigator included CD ROM The included AVNavigator CD ROM contains Wiring Navi allowing you to easily make the receiver s connections and initial settings in dialog fashion High precision initial settings can be completed easily simply by following the instructions on the screen to make the connections and settings There are also other features enabling easy use of various functions including an Interactive Manual that oper ates in association with the receiver updating of various types of software and MCACC Application that lets you check the MCACC measurement results on 3D graphs Installing AVNavigator 1 Load the included CD ROM into your computer s CD drive The CD ROM s top menu screen appears 2 Click Install AVNavigator from the CD ROM top menu 3 Follow the instructions on the screen to install When Finish is selected installation is completed 4 Remove the included CD ROM from the computer s CD drive Handling the CD ROM Operating Environment e AVNavigator can be used with Microsoft Windows XP Vista 7 e A browser
90. U at any time to exit the Home Menu 3 Select Advanced MCACC from the Home Menu then press ENTER 4 Select the setting you want to adjust e Full Auto MCACC See Automatically conducting optimum sound tuning Full Auto MCACC on page 33 for a quick and effective automatic surround setup e Auto MCACC See Automatic MCACC Expert on page 72 for a more detailed MCACC setup e Manual MCACC Fine tunes your speaker settings and customizes the Acoustic Calibration EQ see Manual MCACC setup on page 74 e Demo No settings are saved and no errors occur When the speakers are connected to this receiver the test tone is output repeatedly Press RETURN to cancel the test tone Automatic MCACC Expert If your setup requires more detailed settings than those provided in Automatically conducting optimum sound tuning Full Auto MCACC on page 33 you can customize your setup options below You can calibrate your sys tem differently for up to six different MCACC presets which are useful if you have different listening positions depending on the type of source for example watching movies from a sofa or playing a video game close to the TV Important e Make sure the microphone speakers are not moved during the Auto MCACC Setup e The screen saver will automatically appear after five minutes of inactivity A CAUTION e The test tones used in the Auto MCACC Setup are output at high volume 1 Select Auto MCACC from the Ad
91. Wave This determines how the frequency balance is adjusted After a single calibration is performed each of the following three correction curves can be stored separately in the MCACC memory SYMMETRY implements symmetric correction for each pair of left and right speakers to flatten the frequency amplitude characteristics ALL CH ADJ is a flat setting where all the speakers are set individually so no special weighting is given to any one channel FRONT ALIGN sets all speakers in accordance with the front speaker settings no equalization is applied to the front left and right channels If you selected ALL or Keep SP System as your Auto MCACC menu you can specify the MCACC preset where you want to save the SYMMETRY ALL CH ADJ and FRONT ALIGN settings e THX Speaker only available when the Auto MCACC Menu above is ALL or Speaker Setting Select YES when using THX speakers all speakers other than the front speakers are set to SMALL In other cases leave at NO e STAND WAVE Multi Point only available when the Auto MCACC Menu above is EQ Pro amp S Wave In addition to measurements at the listening position you can use two more reference points for which test tones will be analyzed for standing waves This is useful if you want to get a balanced flat calibration for sev eral seating positions in your listening area Place the microphone at the reference point indicated on screen and note that the last
92. When you re finished press RETURN You will return to the Manual SP Setup menu A Note e You can change the channel levels by press RECEIVER to the receiver operation mode then press CH LEVEL and then using on the remote control Speaker Distance For good sound depth and separation from your system you need to specify the distance of your speakers from the listening position The receiver can then add the proper delay needed for effective surround sound 1 Select Speaker Distance from the Manual SP Setup menu 2 Adjust the distance of each speaker using You can adjust the distance of each speaker in 1 2 inch Increments 3 When you re finished press RETURN You will return to the Manual SP Setup menu A Note e For best surround sound make sure the surround back speakers are the same distance from the listening position X Curve Most soundtracks mixed for cinema sound too bright when played back in large rooms The X Curve setting acts as a kind of re equalization for home theater listening and restores proper tonal balance of movie soundtracks 1 Select X Curve from the Manual SP Setup menu 2 Choose the X Curve setting you want Use 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 guidelines to set the X Curve according to your room
93. a satellite cable receiver or other set top box HDMI SAT CBL IN terminal When doing so also connect the receiver and TV by HDMI see Connecting usin Satellite and cable receivers and terrestrial digital TV tuners are all examples of so called set top boxes HDMI on page 23 When you set up the receiver you ll need to tell the receiver which input you connected the set top box to see The Input Setup menu on page 35 HDMI DVI compatible monitor HDMI OUT STB HDMI IN T HDMI Select one AUDIO OUT DIGITAL OUT R ANALOG L OPTICAL COAXIAL B O VIDEO OUT VIDEO ASSIGNABLE g a SAT CBL e Even if your set top box is equipped with an HDMI output terminal in some cases the sound is output from 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 OPTICAL ASSIGN PG COAXIAL ASSIGNABLE DIGITAL OUT OPTICAL COAXIAL STB INA SAT CBL OPTICAL ASSIGN ABE COAXIAL HDMI INA ASSIGNABLE ASSIGNABLE J a SAT CBL INA SAT CBL HDMI DVI compatible monitor HDMI IN Connecting your equipment Connecting other audio components This receiver has both digital and analog inputs allowing you to connect audio components for playback When yo
94. aaaananananananananununununnnana 42 Basic playback Playing a source Here are the basic instructions for playing a source such as a DVD disc with your home theater system RECEIVER BDR oo o USB CBL AUTO ALC DIRECT o KO CT INPUT SELECT m mA L LISTENING MODE VOLUME 1 Switch on your system components and receiver Start by switching on the playback component for example a DVD player your TV and subwoofer if you have one then the receiver press RECEIVER Make sure that the TV s video input is set to this receiver 2 Select the input function you want to play You can use the input function buttons on the remote control INPUT SELECT or the front panel INPUT SELECTOR dial e f you need to manually switch the input signal type press SIGNAL SEL page 46 3 Press AUTO ALC DIRECT AUTO SURR ALC STREAM DIRECT to select AUTO SURROUND and start playback of the source If you re playing a Dolby Digital or DIS surround sound source you should hear surround sound If you are play ing a stereo source you will only hear sound from the front left right speakers in the default listening mode e You may need to check the digital audio output settings on your DVD player or digital satellite receiver It should be set to output Dolby Digital DTS and 88 2 kHz 96 kHz PCM 2 channel audio and if there is an MPEG audio option set this to convert the MPEG audio to PCM e See also Listening to
95. ages do not appear on your TV try adjusting the resolution Deep Color or other setting for your component While analog video signals are being output over HDMI use a separate connection for audio output To output signals in Deep Color use an HDMI cable High Speed HDMI Cable to connect this receiver to acomponent or TV with the Deep Color feature Symptom Remedy No picture No sound or sound suddenly ceases Try changing the Resolution setting in Setting the Video options on page 60 Check that the HDMI Audio setting is set to AMP Setting the Audio options on page 58 If the component is a DVI device use a separate connection for the audio If analog video is being output over HDMI please use a separate connection for the audio Check the audio output settings of the source component HDMI format digital audio transmissions require a longer time to be recognized Due to this interruption in the audio may occur when switching between audio formats or beginning playback Turning on off the device connected to this unit s HDMI OUT terminal during playback or disconnecting connecting the HDMI cable during playback may cause noise or inter rupted audio Noisy or distorted picture Sometimes a video deck may output a noisy video signal during scanning for example or the video quality may just be poor with some video game units for example The picture quality may also depend on
96. aight decoding DVD A sources Multi ch PCM a Unavailable with only one surround back speaker connected Additional information Speaker Setting Guide In order to achieve an even better surround effect it is important to accurately position the speakers and make their volume and tone characteristics uniform so as to finely focus the multi channel sound The three major elements in positioning the speakers are distance angle and orientation the direction in which the speakers are pointing Distance The distance of all the speakers should be equal Angle The speakers should be horizontally symmetrical Orientation The orientation should be horizontally symmetrical In most homes however it is not possible to achieve this environment For the distance on this receiver it is pos sible to automatically correct the speaker distance electrically to a precision of 1 cm 0 5 inch using the Full Auto MCACC Setup function page 33 Step 1 Speaker layout and distance adjustment Use speaker stands or the like to make sure the speakers are steady and leave at least 10 cm 4 inches from the surrounding walls Position the speakers attentively so that the speakers on the left and right are at equal angles from the listening position center of the adjustments We recommend using cords etc when adjusting the layout Ideally all the speakers should be equidistant from the listening position A Note e f the speakers canno
97. al switch this to ON or OFF Adjusts the motion and still picture quality when video output is set to progressive This improves elements that reduce picture quality mainly noticeable in network contents such as mosquito noise and block noise When AUTO is selected this unit s Stream Smoother function automatically turns on when network contents are played on the player supporting Stream Smoother Link and connected to this unit by HDMI assuming that integrated operation with the Control with HDMI function is set Stream Smoother Link Option s ON OFF AUTO PURE 480p 720p 1080i 1080p 1080 24p AUTO ON OFF q 4 to 4 gt Default 0 OFF ON AUTO Setting V ADJ Advanced Video Adjust YNR lt d e gt CNR lt d e gt BNR lt d e gt MNR lt d e gt DETAIL lt d e gt Using other functions What it does Sets the optimum picture quality for the type of monitor that is con nected Select PDP for plasma displays LCD for liquid crystal moni tors FPJ for front projectors PRO for professional monitors If you want to adjust the picture quality settings to your personal tastes select MEMORY Reduces noise in the luminance Y signal AEE er A J gt en The image is only an example for checking the effect Reduces noise in the input s color C signal Dr Lag AGE MG i om The image is only an example for checking the effect Reduces blo
98. ases where you cannot listen to some Internet radio stations even when they are listed in the list of Inter net radio stations on this receiver page 50 Press NET to set the remote control to the Network func tion mode page 50 FAQ Wireless LAN Network cannot be accessed via wireless LAN Wireless LAN converter s power is not on Wireless LAN converter s Power WPS and Wireless indica tors are not all lit e Check that the USB cable connecting the wireless LAN converter to the receiver s DC OUTPUT for WIRELESS LAN terminal is properly connected WLAN POW ERR is displayed on the receiver s display window e There is a problem with the wireless LAN converter s power supply Turn the receiver s power off then disconnect the USB cable reconnect the USB cable and turn the receiver s power back on e f WLAN POW ERR is still displayed after repeating the above procedure several times there is a problem with the receiver or the USB cable Unplug the receiver from the wall and call a Pioneer authorized inde pendent service company The LAN cable is not firmly connected e Firmly connect the LAN cable page 31 Wireless LAN converter and base unit wireless LAN router etc are too far apart or there is an obstacle between them e Improve the wireless LAN environment by moving the wireless LAN converter and base unit closer together etc There is a microwave oven or other device generating electromagn
99. be registered In this case they are registered on the receiver as favorite broadcast stations and can be played Listening to SiriusXM Internet Radio Check the website below to listen to SiriusXM Internet Radio http www siriusxm comy internetradio e You must have a registered account in order to listen to songs using SiriusXM Internet Radio Select SiriusXM then follow the instructions on the screen to make the account settings e f you want to check or change an account that has already been registered press the TOOLS button on the SiriusXM top page and display the account input screen then check or change the account e Some functions may be changed at SiriusXM s discretion Bj Note e When disposing of the product we recommend you reset it to delete the data See Resetting the system on page 63 Listening to Pandora Internet Radio Pandora is personalized internet radio that is designed to help you discover new music you ll love mixed in with music you already know For details check the website http www pandora com e You must have a registered account in order to listen to songs using Pandora Internet Radio Select PANDORA then follow the instructions on the screen to make the account settings e As of February 2012 the Pandora service is only offered in the United States e Some functions may be changed at Pandora s discretion A Note e When disposing of the product we recommend you reset it to delete the data See
100. below only when you have connected this receiver to a broadband router without a DHCP server function Before you set up the network consult with your ISP or the network man ager for the required settings It is advised that you also refer to the operation manual supplied with your network component e n case you make changes to the network configuration without the DHCP server function make the corre sponding changes to the network settings of this receiver IP Address The IP address to be entered must be defined within the following ranges If the IP address defined is beyond the following ranges you cannot play back audio files stored on components on the network or listen to Internet radio stations Class A 10 0 0 1 to 10 255 255 254 Class B 172 16 0 1 to 172 31 255 254 Class C 192 168 0 1 to 192 168 255 254 Subnet Mask In case an xDSL modem or a terminal adapter is directly connected to this receiver enter the subnet mask pro vided by your ISP on paper In most cases enter 255 255 255 0 Default Gateway In case a gateway router is connected to this receiver enter the corresponding IP address Primary DNS Server Secondary DNS Server In case there is only one DNS server address provided by your ISP on paper enter it in the Primary DNS Server field In case there are more than two DNS server addresses enter Secondary DNS Server in the other DNS server address field The System Setup and Other Setup menu
101. bration EQ graphical output maaaannnnaaaaaa saaan 89 Dp AA 89 AA AA PP PAA 89 PADOMI PAA AAP APA ET AA AA APA 89 AVNaAVIGATOT naa AA NANA 90 USB APAPAP EES RNE oii PEED O MAP NAEDPPR NA RPN DE DEEDEE REEE 90 PO a AA AA AA AA Aa 91 NG EVO AA AA AA AA ANA AA 91 Wireless LANG a AA AA AN 92 Symptom AMP OVERHEAT blinks in the dis play and the FL OFF indicator flash and the power turns off Troubleshooting Incorrect operations are often mistaken for trouble and malfunctions If you think that there is something wrong with this component check the points below Sometimes the trouble may lie in another component Investigate the other components and electrical appliances being used If the trouble cannot be rectified even after exercis ing the checks listed below ask your nearest Pioneer authorized independent service company to carry out repair work e f the unit does not operate normally due to external effects such as static electricity disconnect the power plug from the outlet and insert again to return to normal operating conditions If the problem is not solved after the troubleshooting below if the screen freezes unexpectedly or if the buttons on the remote control or front panel stop working completely do the following e Press STANDBY ON on the front panel to turn off the power then turn the power back on e f the power cannot be turned off press and hold STANDBY ON on the front panel for over 1
102. but if the sound distorts it is best to switch the gain setting back to OdB e The HDMI Audio setting cannot be switched while performing synchronized amp mode operations e The synchronized amp mode must be turned on in order to play the receiver s HDMI audio and video input signals from the TV with the receiver s power in the standby mode See About synchronized operations on page 56 This feature is only available when the connected display supports the automatic audio video synchronizing capability lipsync for HDMI If you find the automatically set delay time unsuitable set A DELAY to OFF and adjust the delay time manually For more details about the lipsync feature of your display contact the manufacturer directly h Only when listening to 2 channel sources in Dolby Pro Logic IIx Music Dolby Pro Logic II Music mode Only when listening to 2 channel sources in Neo 6 MUSIC CINEMA mode e You can t use the Virtual Surround Back mode when the headphones are connected to this receiver or when any of the stereo Front Stage Surround Advance Sound Retriever Air or Stream Direct modes is selected e You can only use the Virtual Surround Back mode if the surround speakers are on and the SB setting is set to NO or if Front Bi Amp or ZONE 2 is selected at Speaker System It can also be used when Speaker B is selected at Speaker System and SP gt A B ON is selected with the SPEAKERS button e This mode is effective for contents with a sam
103. cal User Interface GUI screen appears on your TV Use and ENTER to navigate through the screens and select menu items Press RETURN to exit the current menu The top level in the Home Menu is as shown below Refer to the respective explanations to set check and adjust as necessary e Advanced MCACC Use this to make automatic settings and detailed manual settings for the surround sound For details see Making receiver settings from the Advanced MCACC menu on page 72 e MCACC Data Check Use this to check the MCACC memory For details see Checking MCACC Data on page fe e Data Management Use this to manage the data in the MCACC memory For details see Data Management on page 77 e System Setup Use this to make various settings related to this system For details see Making receiver set tings from the System Setup menu on page 80 e Network Information The setting status of the network related items can be checked For detail see Checking the Network Information on page 83 e Operation Mode Setup Use this to select this receiver s operation mode For details see Operation Mode Setup on page 36 Basic playback Playing a SOUTE AN PANA sn see cece eee een a PANANANAP NN KEN cee cede gee NANA dee ceeeeenee nee 38 Playing am POC Xa AA AA AA a 39 Pang AUN AA ene eee eee eres a arene ees 40 LISTENING 0 UNG TADO aa ANAN NAA 41 Bluetooth ADAPTER for Wireless Enjoyment Of MUSIC 00nnnnnnnaaaa
104. cancel See our Customer Agreement for complete terms at www siriusxm com Canadian service available at www sirius ca or www xmradio ca Be sure to read these agreements before you purchase your subscription Sirius XM and all related marks and logos are trademarks of Sirius XM Radio Inc All rights reserved x 9 py 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 e Redistributions of source code must retain the above copyright notice this list of conditions and the following disclaimer e Redistributions in binary form must reproduce the above copyright notice this list of conditions and the follow ing disclaimer in the documentation and or other materials provided with the distribution e Neither the name of the Xiph org Foundation nor the names of its contributors may be used to endorse or promote products derived from this software without specific prior written permission THIS SOFTWARE IS PROVIDED BY THE COPYRIGHT HOLDERS AND CONTRIBUTORS AS IS AND ANY EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTIES INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE ARE DISCLAIMED IN NO EVENT SHALL THE FOUNDATION OR CONTRIBUTORS BE LIABLE FOR ANY DIRECT INDIRECT INCIDENTAL SPECIAL EXEMP
105. cece sonnstae aca ca thacedaiastceosmeeseenaseccetence 4 07 Playback with NETWORK features ek Nae AA 49 Playback Ae al a sae ne 50 POU NE WON DE DOC eit nen tte it AKA AGA PAKA GARA E 51 About a Gala Aa 53 08 Control with HDMI function Abo tthe ControlWwith MOMIE TONG UO AA 55 Making Control AANO BA AA ANGIN GAGANA NAA AA 55 AN u e r NGA NONA NAAN AA 55 BEA AA NAA NAA AA AA AA 55 ALOE NCNPONIZE LUNN S escent he ile a a a a a a a i Taa 56 GAB OO aaa BG AG NAA NA AAO NG NAA enee erat 56 About Sound Retriever Link and Stream Smoother LING GANANG KINANA 56 Cautions on the Control with HDMI fUNCHON aa ANAN ANGAL ANAN 56 09 Using other functions TSUN AU UN a AA AA ere te eee eter or ee aren ene 58 a GOW UNee 8 20 AA 60 Se AKIN aa AA NANA NAA ANG een peer ee ee dad 62 Using Aa BAG a AA iageeemnoeent 62 Lang nee aaa AGING DAG NAA ANNA AA 63 DIMANI Mie SION a AA cs 63 CHECKING OLA NEN NINO aaa ANA aaa Aa NAA 63 AA SIM lies nate satire taba A a pinata deinen E a codineailiuea iS E E E E A EE 63 10 Controlling the rest of your system About the Remote cil lena NAG BAGAN UBASAN 66 Be a Aa AP eee 66 Seting theremoteto contol other CONPONENIS aaa AANGAT AA NAA 66 ee CUS hese OSS drec Uy r ae a A bade tuted leit aeed E Be tvndan ystd vet sea ibe ie duane E E 66 Programming signals from other remote COM ONS aaa ANA AA AAO Apn 67 Erasing one of the remote control button SEMA Ss NANA KANA AA dtaadlees denesuadacibsanatts 67 Erasing all lear
106. cell phone Music data w Bluetooth ADAPTER Remote control operation e About one minute is required between turning the power on and completion of startup Wireless music play When the B uetooth ADAPTER AS BT100 or AS BT200 is connected to this unit a product equipped with Bluetooth wireless technology portable cell phone digital music player etc can be used to listen to music wire lessly Also by using a commercially available transmitter supporting Bluetooth wireless technology you can listen to music on a device not equipped with B uetooth wireless technology The AS BT100 and AS BT200 models supports SCMS T contents protection so music can also be enjoyed on devices equipped with SCMS T type Bluetooth wireless technology e The Air Jam function cannot be used with the AS BT100 Remote control operation The remote control supplied with this unit allows you to play and stop media and perform other operations e t must be necessary that the Bluetooth wireless technology enabled device supports AVRCP profiles e Remote control operations cannot be guaranteed for all B uetooth wireless technology enabled devices Pairing the Bluetooth ADAPTER and Bluetooth wireless technology device Pairing must be done before you start playback of Bluetooth wireless technology content using the B uetooth ADAPTER Make sure to perform pairing the first time you operate the syst
107. chnologies are explained below See http www dts com for more detailed information dts Master Audio Manufactured under license under U S Patent Nos 5 956 674 5 974 380 6 226 616 6 487 535 7 212 872 7 333 929 7 392 195 7 272 567 amp other U S and worldwide patents issued amp pending DIS HD the Symbol amp DIS HD and the Symbol together are registered trademarks amp DIS HD Master Audio is a trademark of DTS Inc Product includes software DTS Inc All Rights Reserved About iPod Made for iPod liPhone JiPad AirPlay Made for iPod Made for iPhone and Made for iPad mean that an electronic accessory has been designed to connect specifically to iPod iPhone or iPad respectively and has been certified by the developer to meet Apple performance standards Apple is not responsible for the operation of this device or its compliance with safety and regulatory standards Please note that the use of this accessory with iPod iPhone or iPad may affect wireless performance Apple AirPlay iPad iPhone iPod iPod nano iPod touch iTunes and Mac are trademarks of Apple Inc registered in the U S and other countries The AirPlay logo is a trademark of Apple Inc About SiriusXM Siriusxm INTERNET RADIO Hardware and subscription sold separately SiriusXM service automatically renews and you will be billed at then current rates until you call us at 1 866 635 2349 to
108. ck e With Windows Media Player 11 or Windows Media Player 12 you can even play back copyrighted audio files on this receiver About playable DLNA network devices This unit allows you to play music on media servers connected on an identical Local Area Network LAN as the receiver This unit allows for the playing of files stored on the following devices e PCs running Microsoft Windows Vista or XP with Windows Media Player 11 installed e PCs running Microsoft Windows 7 with Windows Media Player 12 installed e DLNA compatible digital media servers on PCs or other components Files stored in a PC or DMS Digital Media Server as described above can be played via command from an exter nal Digital Media Controller DMC Devices controlled by this DMC to play files are called DMRs Digital Media Renderers This receiver supports this DMR function When in the DMR mode such operations as playing and stopping Tiles can be performed from the external controller Volume adjustment and the muting control are also possible The DMR mode is canceled if the remote control unit is operated while in the DMR mode aside from certain buttons including the VOLUME MUTE and DISP e Depending on the external controller being used playback may be interrupted when the volume is adjusted trom the controller In this case adjust the volume from the receiver or remote control Using AirPlay on iPod touch iPhone iPad and iTunes AirPlay works with
109. ck noise block shaped distortion generated upon MPEG compression in the picture The image is only an example for checking the effect Reduces mosquito noise distortion generated at the contours of the picture upon MPEG compression in the picture bd Vi a MUSE N a The image is only an example for checking the effect Adjusts how sharp edges appear The image is only an example for checking the effect Option s PDP LCD FPJ PRO MEMORY lt 0 to 8 gt Default 0 lt 40t0 8 gt Default 0 lt 0 to 8 r Default 0 lt 40t0 8 gt Default 0 40 to 8 r Default 0 Setting BRIGHT Brightness lt d e gt CONTRAST lt d e gt HUE lt d e gt CHROMA Chroma Level lt d e gt BLK SETUP Black Setup lt f gt What it does Option s Adjusts the overall brightness 4 6t0 6 gt Default 0 image is only an example for checking the effect djusts the contrast between light and dark 4 6t0 6 gt Default 0 The image is ae an example for checking the effect Adjusts the red green balance 4 6t0 6 gt Default 0 The image is only an example for checking the effect Adjusts saturation from dull to bright 4 6t0 6 gt Default 0 The image is only an example for checking the effect Sets the black level according to the video input signal 7 5 Normally select 7 5 If the dark parts of the picture are all black with r this setting
110. cond connection is recommended Subwoofer 1 Center Subwoofer 2 LINE LEVEL INPUT SPEAKERS Surround right Surround left A CAUTION e Most speakers with both High and Low terminals have two metal plates that connect the High to the Low terminals These must be removed when you are bi amping the speakers or you could severely damage the amplifier See your speaker manual for more information e f your speakers have a removable crossover network make sure you do not remove it for bi amping Doing so may damage your speakers Connecting your equipment Selecting the Speaker system About the audio connection The front height terminals can be used for front wide and Speaker B connections in addition to for the front f cabl f a height speakers Also the surround back terminals can be used for bi amping and ZONE 2 connections in addi Types of cables and terminals Transterabie audio signals tion to for the surround back speakers Make this setting according to the application HD audio Front height setup Default setting Digital Coaxial Conventional digital audio i 1 Connect a pair of speakers to the front height speaker terminals See Standard surround connection on page 19 Digital Optical B go RCA Analog Conventional analog audio White Red ce O o Sound signal priority m 2 If necessary select Normal SB FH from the Speaker System menu See Speaker system setting
111. control settings Use this procedure to reset all the remote control s settings to the factory default e When preset codes are set all the signals learned in the input function buttons are cleared This function is convenient when you want to reset some but not all of input function buttons 1 Press and hold RCU SETUP then press 0 for three seconds Release the button after the LED flashes once The LED continues to flash 2 Press and hold the ENTER button for three seconds If the LED lights for one second the erasing has been successfully completed Default preset codes Input function button Preset code BD 2255 DVD 2256 DVR BDR 2267 HDMI 2034 TV 0305 CD 5000 SAT CBL 6325 OPTION 1103 TV CONTROL INPUT 0305 Controlling the rest of your system Controlling components This remote control can control components after entering the proper codes see Setting the remote to control other components on page 66 for more on this Use the input function buttons to select the component e The TV CONTROL buttons on the remote control are dedicated to control the TV assigned to the TV button If you have two IVs assign the main TV to the TV button SOURCE TV and Audio Video components Button s TV TV Monitor BD DVD ae a VCR SAT CATV S SOURE POWERON POWERON POWERON POWERON POWERON POWERON OFF OFF OFF OFF OFF OFF Number buttons numerics numerics Numerics CLR ot KUROLINK CLEA
112. d Retriever Air Sound Retriever Air compensates for reduced sound quality due to compression when sending G uetooth signals PQLS Jitterless high quality playback is possible by connecting a PQLS compatible player with HDMI connections ALC Auto Level Control In the Auto level control ALC mode this receiver equalizes playback sound levels Also the low and high frequency sounds dialogs Surround effects etc that are difficult to hear when the vol ume is low are adjusted to be optimal for the volume level This mode is particularly optimum when listening at night Front Stage Surround Advance With the Front Stage Surround Advance feature you can enjoy seamless natural Surround sound effects using only the front speakers without deteriorating the quality of the original sound MCACC The Auto MCACC Setup provides a quick but accurate surround sound setup which includes the advanced fea tures of Professional Acoustic Calibration EQ Control with HDMI function Synchronized operations below with a Control with HDMI compatible Pioneer TV or Blu ray Disc player are pos sible when the component is connected to the receiver using an HDMI cable e The receiver s volume can be set and the sound can be muted using the TV s remote control e The receiver s input switches over automatically when the TV s input is changed or a Control with HDMI compatible component is played e The receiver s power is also set to standby when
113. date via USB Memory The receiver checks whether the USB memory device inserted into the USB port e 20 0dB 10 0dB 0 0dB The maximum volume is limited to the value set here on the receiver s front panel contains updatable software 4 Select the Mute Level setting you want Accessing is displayed and the update file is checked Wait a while This sets how much the volume is to be turned down when MUTE is pressed e FULL default No sound e 40 0dB 20 0dB The volume will be turned down to the level specified here 3 Check on the screen whether or not an update file was found If New version found is displayed the update file has been found The version number and updating time are displayed 5 When you re finished press RETURN If This is the latest version There is no need to update is displayed no update file has been found You will return to the Other Setup menu 4 To update select OK o Ol mMM The updating screen appears and updating is performed W Remote Control Mode Setup e The power turns off automatically once updating is completed e Default setting 1 This sets this receiver s remote control mode to prevent erroneous operation when multiple units of the receiver Software Update messages are being used Status messages Descriptions 1 Select Remote Control Mode Setup from the Other Setup menu Try disconnecting then reconnecting the USB device or storing the update file again If
114. dewansusuebieansansees 72 Ma al MCACC SetU eaten ene ee AA AA 74 CHECKING MCACC Dala sasn NEEE E EENES 76 Data Manageme AA AA AA AA AA AA AA AA AA 77 The Advanced MCACC menu Making receiver settings from the Advanced MCACC menu The Advanced MCACC Multi Channel ACoustic Calibration system was developed in Pioneer s laboratories with the aim of making it possible for home users to perform adjustments of the same level as in a studio easily and with high precision The acoustic characteristics of the listening environment are measured and the frequency response is calibrated accordingly to allow high precision automatic analysis and optimal calibration of the sound field to bring it closer to a studio environment than ever before Furthermore while it was previously dif ficult to eliminate standing waves this receiver is equipped with a standing wave control function using a unique process to perform acoustic analysis and reduce their influence This section describes how to calibrate the sound field automatically and fine adjust the sound field data manually 1 Press RECEIVER to switch on the receiver and your TV Make sure that the TV s video input is set to this receiver 2 Press RECEIVER on the remote control then press HOME MENU A Graphical User Interface GUI screen appears on your TV Use and ENTER to navigate through the screens and select menu items Press RETURN to exit the current menu e Press HOME MEN
115. djust the delay of the speaker you selected to match the reference speaker Listen to the reference speaker and use it to measure the target channel From the listening position face the two speakers with your arms outstretched pointing at each speaker Try to make the two tones sound as if they are arriving simultaneously at a position slightly in front of you and between your arm span e f you can t seem to achieve this by adjusting the distance setting you may need to change the angle of your speakers very slightly e The subwoofer s test tone differs in tone from other channels Adjust so that the sound of the subwoofer can be heard distinctly Note that when adjusting the subwoofer depending on the low frequency response of your speaker it may be difficult to hear the change even when the setting is increased or decreased or when the position of the speaker is changed Note that it may be difficult to compare this tone with the other speak ers in your setup depending on the low frequency response of the reference speaker PEN jA 9 s When it sounds like the delay settings are matched up press to confirm and continue to the next channel e For comparison purposes the reference speaker will change depending on which speaker you select e If you want to go back and adjust a channel simply use 74 to select it 4 When you re finished press RETURN You will return to the Manual MCACC setup menu aa x 9 SA
116. e D3 4 2 1 3_A1_En WARNING Before plugging in for the first time read the following section carefully The voltage of the available power supply differs according to country or region Be sure that the power supply voltage of the area where this unit will be used meets the required voltage e g 230 V or 120 V written on the rear panel D3 4 2 1 4 _A1_En WARNING To prevent a fire hazard do not place any naked flame sources such as a lighted candle on the equipment D3 4 2 1 7a_A1_En VENTILATION CAUTION When installing this unit make sure to leave space around the unit for ventilation to improve heat radiation at least 40 cm at top 10 cm at rear and 20 cm at each side WARNING Slots and openings in the cabinet are provided for ventilation to ensure reliable operation of the product and to protect it from overheating To prevent fire hazard the openings should never be blocked or covered with items Such as newspapers table cloths curtains or by operating the equipment on thick carpet or a bed D3 4 2 1 7b _A1_En INSIDE REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED magnitude to constitute a risk of electric SERVICE PERSONNEL literature accompanying the appliance D3 4 2 1 1_A1_En Operating Environment Operating environment temperature and humidity 5 C to 35 C 41 F to 95 F less than 85 RH cooling vents not blocked Do not install this unit in a poorly ventilated area or in locations exp
117. e 3 to 7 minutes e f you selected a STAND WAVE Multi Point setup in step 2 you will be asked to place the mic at the 2nd and 3rd reference points before finally placing it at your main listening position The Advanced MCACC menu 9 The Auto MCACC Setup procedure is completed and the Advanced MCACC menu reappears automatically The settings made in the Auto MCACC Setup should give you excellent surround sound from your system but it is also possible to adjust these settings manually using the Manual MCACC setup menu starting below or Manual SP Setup menu starting on page 80 e Depending on the characteristics of your room sometimes identical speakers with cone sizes of around 12 cm 5 inches will end up with different size settings You can correct the setting manually using the Manual speaker setup on page 80 e The subwoofer distance setting may be farther than the actual distance from the listening position This set ting should be accurate taking delay and room characteristics into account and generally does not need to be changed e f Auto MCACC Setup measurement results are incorrect due to the interaction of the speakers and viewing environment we recommend adjusting the settings manually You can also choose to view the settings by selecting individual parameters from the MCACC Data Check screen see Checking MCACC Data on page 76 Press RETURN after you have finished checking each screen When you re finished select R
118. e left channel This will be the reference speaker level so you may want to keep the level around 0 0dB so that you ll have plenty of room to adjust the other speaker levels e After pressing ENTER test tones will be output The Advanced MCACC menu 3 Select each channel in turn and adjust the levels 12 0 dB as necessary Use 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 to confirm and continue to the next channel e For comparison purposes the reference speaker will change depending on which speaker you select e If you want to go back and adjust a channel simply use 4 to select it 4 When you re finished press RETURN You will return to the Manual MCACC setup menu Fine Speaker Distance e Default setting 10 00 all speakers For proper sound depth and separation with your system it is necessary to add a slight bit of delay to some speakers so that all sounds will arrive at the listening position at the same time You can adjust the distance of each speaker in half inch increments The following setting can help you make detailed adjustments that you may not achieve using the Manual speaker setup on page 80 1 Select Fine SP Distance from the Manual MCACC setup menu 2 Adjust the distance of the left channel from the listening position 3 Select each channel in turn and adjust the distance as necessary Use to a
119. e to view pictures via the receiver e For the cable connection also refer to the operating instructions for your iPod e jPod recharging occurs whenever an iPod is connected to this unit Recharging is enabled only when the unit s power is turned on e For instructions on playing the iPod see Playing an iPod on page 39 ce TON o Connecting a USB device It is possible to play audio and photo files by connecting USB devices to this receiver Eun t D USB mass storage device Switch the receiver into standby then connect your USB device to the USB terminal on the front panel of this receiver e his receiver does not support a USB hub e For instructions on playing the USB device see Playing a USB device on page 40 Connecting an HDMI equipped component to the front panel input HDMI 5 INPUT Video camera etc Connecting to a wireless LAN Wireless connection to the network is possible through a wireless LAN connection Use the separately sold AS WL300 for connection e Use only the furnished accessory connecting cable e Certain settings are required to use a wireless LAN converter AS WL300 For instructions on making these settings see the operating instructions included with the wireless LAN converter AS WL300 LAN 10 100 1 DC OUTPUT forWIRELESS LAN OUTPUT 5 V 0 6 A MAX Internet Router mp Wirele
120. ed the speaker system selection screen appears Select the proper speaker system then press RETURN to return If you are planning on bi amping your front speakers or setting up a separate speaker system in another room read through Speaker system setting on page 80 and make sure to connect your speakers as necessary before continuing to step 4 e EQ Type This determines how the frequency balance is adjusted Normally select SYMMETRY For details see Automatic MCACC Expert on page 72 e MCACC The six MCACC presets are used for storing surround sound settings for different listening posi tions Simply choose an unused preset for now you can rename it later in Data Management on page 77 e THX Speaker Select YES when using THX speakers all speakers other than the front speakers are set to SMALL In other cases leave at NO 4 Press RECEIVER then select START 5 Follow the instructions on screen Make sure the microphone is connected and if you re using a subwoofer make sure it is switched on and setto a comfortable volume level 6 Wait for the test tones to finish then confirm the speaker configuration in the GUI screen A progress report is displayed on screen while the receiver outputs test tones to determine the speakers present in your setup Try to be as quiet as possible while it s doing this If no operations are performed for 10 seconds while the speaker configuration check screen is being displayed the Full Auto MCACC S
121. em or any time pairing data is cleared The pairing step is necessary to register the Bluetooth wireless technology device to enable Bluetooth communi cations For more details see also the operating instructions of your Bluetooth wireless technology device e Pairing is required when you first use the Bluetooth wireless technology device and B uetooth ADAPTER e To enable Bluetooth communication pairing should be done with both your system and bluetooth wireless technology device e f the Bluetooth wireless technology device s security code is 0000 there is no need to make the security code setting on the receiver Press ADPT to set the ADAPTER PORT input then conduct the pairing operation on the Bluetooth wireless technology device If pairing is successful there is no need to performing the pairing operation below e When using the AS BT200 only This unit complies with B uetooth Specifications Ver 2 1 When this unit and another device equipped with B uetooth wireless technology both comply with bluetooth Specification Ver 2 1 pairing of the two may be possible without the need for inputting a password In this case a passcode may be displayed on this receiver and on the device equipped with B uetooth wire less technology If this happens check that the same passcode is displayed on this receiver and the device equipped with B uetooth wireless technology then press ENTER After this also perform the connection operation o
122. ent to the front panel input ce eeeeeeeeseeeeeeees 30 Connecting to a wireless IN AA AN eee ewe ee eee 31 ONME COIN Gan IR receiver ANABU APAN AAP AN TAP APA PA Raan aeia ANKANA 31 Pi ggimng in the rec NE Pi AA AA AA 31 Connecting your equipment A Note Connecting your equipment 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 Setup menu on page 35 to change the assignments if other connections are used l Input Terminals CAUTION Input function e Before making or changing the connections switch off the power and disconnect the power cord from the power outlet Plugging in should be the final step e When making connections also keep the power cords of the devices being connected unplugged from the DVD IN 1 COAX 1 IN 1 power outlets Component BD BD po l SAT CBL IN 2 COAX 2 e Depending on the device being connected amplifier receiver etc the methods of connection and terminal names may differ from the explanations in this manual Also refer to the operating instructions of the respec DVR BDR IN 3 OPT 2 tive devices a OP eee HDMI 4 IN 4 Rear panel TE IN 5 front panel HDMI IND LAN 10 100
123. es of channels set to SMALL are output from the subwoofer when YES is selected Choose the PLUS setting if you want the subwoofer to output bass sound continuously or you want deeper bass the bass frequencies that would normally come out the front and center speakers are also routed to the subwoofer If you did not connect a subwoofer choose NO the bass frequencies are output from other speakers lf you have a subwoofer and like lots of bass it may seem logical to select LARGE for your front speakers and PLUS for the subwoofer This may not however yield the best bass results Depending on the speaker placement of your room you may actually experience a decrease in the amount of bass due low frequency cancellations In this case try changing the position or direction of speakers If you can t get good results listen to the bass response with it set to PLUS and YES or the front speakers set to LARGE and SMALL alternatively and let your ears judge which sounds best If you re having problems the easiest option is to route all the bass sounds to the subwoofer by selecting SMALL for the front speakers If you select NO for the subwoofer the front speakers will automatically be fixed to LARGE Also the center sur round surround back front height and front wide speakers can t be set to LARGE if the front speakers are set to SMALL In this case all bass frequencies are sent to the subwoofer 3 Select X OVER and set the crossover frequenc
124. ess ENTER See Making receiver settings from the System Setup menu on page 80 if you re not already at this screen 2 Select the setting you want to adjust If you are doing this for the first time you may want to adjust these settings in order e Speaker System Specifies how you are using your surround back speaker terminals and B speaker termi nals page 80 e Speaker Setting Specifies the size and number of speakers you ve connected page 80 e Channel Level Adjusts the overall balance of your speaker system page 81 e Speaker Distance Specifies the distance of your speakers from the listening position page 81 e X Curve Adjusts the tonal balance of your speaker system for movie soundtracks page 81 3 Make the adjustments necessary for each setting pressing RETURN to confirm after each screen Speaker system setting e Default setting Normal SB FH There are several ways you can use the speaker terminals with this receiver In addition to a normal home theater setup where they are used for the front height speakers or front wide speakers they can be used for bi amping the front speakers or as an independent speaker system in another room 1 Select Speaker System from the Manual SP Setup menu See Making receiver settings from the System Setup menu on page 80 if you re not already at this screen 2 Select the speaker system setting e Normal SB FH Select for normal home theater use with front height speake
125. etic waves near the wireless LAN environment e Use the system in a place away from microwave ovens or others device generating electromagnetic waves e Avoid using devices generating electromagnetic waves as much as possible when using the system with the wireless LAN Multiple wireless LAN converters are connected to the wireless LAN router e When connecting multiple wireless LAN converters their IP addresses must be changed Wireless LAN connections cannot be established between the wireless LAN converter and base unit wireless LAN router etc e The wireless LAN converter must be set in order to establish wireless LAN connections For details see the CD ROM included with the wireless LAN converter The IP address settings of the receiver and wireless LAN converter do not match the settings of the wireless LAN router etc e Check the IP address settings of the receiver and wireless LAN converter including the DHCP setting If the receiver s DHCP setting is ON turn the receiver s power off then turn the power back on Check that the IP addresses of the receiver and wireless LAN converter match the settings of the wireless LAN router etc If the receiver s DHCP setting is OFF set an IP address matching the network of the base unit wireless LAN router etc For example if the wireless LAN router s IP address is 192 168 1 1 set the receiver s IP address to 192 168 1 XXX 1 the subnet mask to 255 255
126. etup will resume automatically In this case you don t need to select OK and press ENTER in step 7 e With error messages such as Too much ambient noise or Check microphone select RETRY after check ing for ambient noise see Problems when using the Auto MCACC Setup on page 34 and verifying the mic connection If there doesn t seem to be a problem you can simply select GO NEXT and continue Basic Setup 1a Full Auto MCACC 1a Full Auto MCACC AN RECEIVER ved RECEIVER Dai Now Analyzing 219 Environment Check Ambient Noise OK 3 gt Microphone z a g Speaker YES NO OD Cancel 5 i Cancel 5 The configuration shown on screen should reflect the actual speakers you have e f you see an ERR message or the speaker configuration displayed isn t correct there may be a problem with the speaker connection If selecting RETRY doesn t work turn off the power and check the speaker con nections If there doesn t seem to be a problem you can simply use 4 to select the speaker and to change the setting and continue e f the speaker is not pointed to the microphone listening position or when using speakers that affect the phase dipole speakers reflective speakers etc Reverse Phase may be displayed even if the speakers are properly connected If Reverse Phase is displayed the speaker s wiring and may be inverted Check the speaker connections fthe connections were wrong turn off the powe
127. eturn Channel function is connected to the receiver the sound of the TV can be input via the HDMI OUT terminal e ON Ihe IV s sound is input via the HDMI terminal e OFF The TV s sound is input from the Audio input terminals other than HDMI inputs 7 Select the PQLS setting you want Choose whether to set this unit s PQLS function AUTO or OFF For details about PQLS function see Setting the POLS function on page b6 e AUTO POLS is enabled A precision quartz controller in this receiver eliminates distortion caused by timing errors jitter giving you the best possible digital to analog conversion when you use the HDMI interface This is valid as an HDMI function for PQLS compatible players e OFF PQLS is disabled 8 Select the Standby Through setting you want It is possible to transfer signals from an HDMI connected player to the TV when this receiver s power is on standby Select the HDMI input whose HDMI signal is to be input for through transfer when in the standby mode When Last is selected the signal being input to the currently selected HDMI input is transferred When OFF is selected no HDMI input is transferred through when in the standby mode However when Control is set to ON the HDMI signal is transferred through by the Control with HDMI function even when in the standby mode e When anything other than OFF is set for this setting the receiver s HDMI input can be switched even when the receiver is in the s
128. function e Default setting On You can use the direct function feature to control one component using the remote control while at the same time using your receiver to playback a different component This could let you for example use the remote control to set up and listen to a CD on the receiver and then use the remote control to rewind a tape in your VCR while you continue to listen to your CD player When direct function is on any component you select using the input function buttons will be selected by both the receiver and the remote control When you turn direct function off you can operate the remote control with out affecting the receiver 1 Press and hold RCU SETUP then press 5 for three seconds Release the button after the LED flashes once The LED continues to flash e Tocancel the preset setup mode press RCU SETUP 2 Press the input function button for the component you want to control 3 Press 1 On or 0 Off to switch the direct function mode If the LED lights for one second and continues to flash the setting has been successfully completed If the LED flashes three times the setting has failed 4 Press RCU SETUP to exit the setup About the ALL ZONE STBY All Zone Standby and DISCRETE ON Discrete On functions ALL ZONE STBY All Zone Standby The All Zone Standby can be used to turn all zones to OFF when the receiver s power is switched to standby Also when using separate Pioneer am
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130. gh LAN interface aaa Aa AA AG 29 Connecting optional bvetooth ADAPTER aaa AG aan 30 Connecting ami Pdea E E eer aC OCR TT eer ee en cere es 30 Nl a USB Ge AA 30 Connecting ah HDMI equipped component to the front panel INPUL ia BAKA 30 Connecung toa wireless LAN rassure ve eusan E E EE EREA EEEN 31 Connecund an IR AA AP 31 PEGON A Fe BS INVE AA RT 31 04 Basic Setup Changing the OSD display language OSD kANGUBOO maa GANG TANG KANAN RANA 33 Automatically conducting optimum sound tuning Full Auto MCACO maasahan 33 Nin asa KA 35 Operation Mode aa AA AA ene ee eee ee ee AA 36 About the Home Men sor enrenar alla tu dnc tesnndipgeu tana KEENAN AEE EAE EETA Pa AKATA CENIKE EEEE ENEE ETELE EEN ENEA uaa 36 05 Basic playback Pa NAO ATA AA tee ea ee enter T a AGANG AA GA 38 RAVING a MIRO sieni peter eine St Nh Nee hel i tite Sat ved E EE ih el oh head oer 39 Rael ale hom Ole a AA nn eee ee eee ee ee AQ cma TONG ANA TT ent TT erm rt ee et entre mtn A AGA 41 Bluetooth ADAPTER for Wireless Enjoyment of MUSIC Uma GAB KANAN NAA AA KEEKEEKE EEE 42 06 Listening to your system Enjoying various types of playback using the listening MOTE aaa AA GG 45 Selec uno a a arc cel eesti olor gti tee eta E ocak once 46 Choosing la a hl ai acces onaclng sos gesracetedis zea deat onoctearenmmmasa die tace sarees yasareseeneGtsuontabuiesusteconaeneihiencs ameruewenaieet 46 Better sound using Baa phoresis ceectigntes eamca cosa eesadieaseaesdueceoanaaeconctiaseca scsseesas
131. gt MCACC preset gt ZONE 2 input 2 When you re finished press STATUS again to switch off the display Resetting the system Use this procedure to reset all the receiver s settings to the factory default Use the front panel controls to do this Set MULTI ZONE to MULTI ZONE OFF e Disconnect the iPod and USB memory device from the receiver beforehand e Set the Control with HDMI to OFF see HDMI Setup on page 55 1 Switch the receiver into standby 2 While holding down ENTER on the front panel press STANDBY ON The display shows RESET lt NOP 3 Select RESET using PRESET then press ENTER on the front panel The display shows RESET OK 4 Press ENTER to confirm OK appears in the display to indicate that the receiver has been reset to the factory default settings e Note that all settings will be saved even if the receiver is unplugged Default system settings Setting Default Digital Video Converter SPEAKERS Speaker System Front Center Speaker Setting Ena Surr SB SW Surround Position Crossover X Curve DIMMER Inputs See Input function default and possible settings on page 35 HDMI HDMI Audio Control Control Mode ARC Audio Return Channel PQLS Standby Through DSP Power On Level Volume Limit Mute Level Phase Control iPod USB INTERNET RADIO SiriusXM PANDORA MEDIA SERVER FAVORITES Auto Sound Retriever ADAPTER PORT input function Other input functi
132. hands are wet as this could cause a short circuit or electric shock Do not place the unit a piece of furniture or other object on the power cord or pinch the cord in any other way Never make a knot in the cord or tie it with other cables The power cords should be routed so that they are not likely to be stepped on 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 e The receiver should be disconnected by removing the mains plug from the wall socket when not in regular use e g when on vacation Plug the AC power cord into a convenient AC power outlet e After this receiver is connected to an AC outlet a 2 second to 10 second HDMI initialization process begins You cannot carry out any operations during this process The HDMI indicator in the front panel display blinks during this process and you can turn on this receiver once it has stopped blinking When you set the Control with HDMI to OFF you can skip this process For details about the Control with HDMI feature see Control with HDMI function on page 54 Basic Setup Changing the OSD display language OSD Language sssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssseeseeeeeees 33 Automatically conducting optimum sound tuning Full Auto MCACC ceeeeeeeeeeees 33 The input Set p MENU eee ee ee ee nee ee A
133. he Manual MCACC setup menu High frequencies x 9 2 Adjust the parameters for the Standing Wave Control e Filter Channel Select the channel to which you will apply the filter s MAIN all except center channel and subwoofer Center or SW subwoofer Acoustic Cal EQ Pro calibration range Conventional MCACC EQ calibration range e TRIM only available when the filter channel above is SW Adjust the subwoofer channel level to compen 0 80 160 mem Q sate for the difference in output post filter e Freq Q ATT These are the filter parameters where Freq represents the frequency you will be targeting e Type B Reverb characteristics for different channels and Q is the bandwidth the higher the Q the narrower the bandwidth or range of the attenuation ATT the amount of reduction to the targeted frequency Level Front L 3 When you re finished press RETURN You will return to the Manual MCACC setup menu Front R Acoustic Calibration EQ Adjust PSU HO KO AB MGAO calibration range EQ calibration range e Default setting ON 0 0dB all channels bands Time Acoustic Calibration Equalization is a kind of room equalizer for your speakers excluding the subwoofer It works 0 80 160 in msec by measuring the acoustic characteristics of your room and neutralizing the ambient characteristics that can color the original source material providing a flat equalization setting If you re not satisfied with the ad
134. he factory default 1 Press and hold RCU SETUP then press 7 for three seconds Release the button after the LED flashes once The LED continues to flash e To erase operations registered at the TV CONTROL buttons proceed to step 3 e Tocancel the preset setup mode press RCU SETUP 2 Press the input function button corresponding to the command to be erased The LED flashes once 3 Press and hold the button to be erased for three seconds If the LED lights for one second the erasing has been successfully completed 4 Repeat step 3 to erase other buttons 5 Press RCU SETUP to exit the erasing mode Erasing all learnt settings that are in one input function This operation erases all the operational settings of other devices that have been programmed in one input func tion and restores the factory default This function is handy for erasing all data programmed for devices no longer being used 1 Press and hold RCU SETUP then press 9 for three seconds Release the button after the LED flashes once The LED continues to flash e Tocancel the preset setup mode press RCU SETUP 2 Press and hold the input function button corresponding to the command to be erased for three seconds To erase the operations registered at all the TV CONTROL buttons press the TV CONTROL INPUT button for 3 seconds If the LED lights for one second the erasing has been successfully completed Controlling the rest of your system Direct
135. hted materials or materials the user is legally permitted to reproduce e Features such as the equalizer cannot be controlled using this receiver and we recommend switching the equalizer off before connecting e 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 e When listening to a track on the iPod in the main zone it is possible to control the sub zone but not to listen to a different track in the sub zone from the one playing in the main zone 1 Press RECEIVER to switch on the receiver and your TV See Connecting an iPod on page 30 About one minute is required between turning the power on and completion of startup e tis also possible to operate the iPod on the iPod itself without using the TV screen For details see Switching the iPod controls on page 39 2 Press iPod USB on the remote control to switch the receiver to the iPod USB When the display shows the names of folders and files you re ready to play music from the iPod e The controls of your iPod will be inoperable when connected to this receiver Playing back audio files stored on an iPod To navigate songs on your iPod you can take advantage of the GUI screen of your TV connected to this receiver You can also control all operations for music in the front panel display of this receiver e Note that characters that cannot be displayed on
136. ial digital audio cable or RCA analog audio cable you ll need to tell the receiver which digi tal or analog audio input you connected the TV to see The Input Setup menu on page 35 Connecting your equipment Connecting your DVD player with no HDMI output Connecting your TV with no HDMI input This diagram shows connections of a TV with HDMI input and DVD player or other playback component with no This diagram shows connections of a TV with no HDMI input and DVD player or other playback component to HDMI output to the receiver the receiver HDMI DVI compatible monitor DVD player etc Important S e With these connections the picture is not output to the TV even if the DVD player is connected with an HDMI cable Connect the receiver and TV using the same type of video cable as used to connect the receiver and player e Also when the receiver and TV are connected by anything other than an HDMI cable the OSD function allow ing display of the receiver s settings operations etc on the TV s screen cannot be used In this case watch the receiver s front panel display while performing the various operations and making settings Select one DIGITAL OUT AUDIO OUT OPTICAL COAXIAL R ANALOG L Select one COMPONENT VIDEO OUT PB PR VIDEO OUT DVD player etc Select one DIGITAL OUT OPTICAL COAXIAL HDMI OUT AUDIO OUT R ANALOG L
137. iesuSaiaesbunimbud E A 8 Operating range of remote control AA 8 Canceling the demo oe at cacecpnerseseinen sa caeemenaqpnsicecetaceses tran Govteasac a dateuecang aa taquauacn ce naecavenresen ate nendanaantranenenecha one 8 About using AVNavigator included CLR OI kainan aNG LA AGA ANA paa 9 02 Controls and displays BOOK eed ic ae Mere ner AG eee tr reer rr nen rere rr rr tt eet Terr eer rr te rere ter tir 11 PEO grr teeter rr mere err DAGA BANA AA AN AN ANA errr err rrr tre te ry mere 13 AA oe der atts devas te aes 14 03 Connecting your equipment Connecting your SOI OIE esnia e EAE ER TATL E EEEE Ea E TAE 16 REAPING AA eads 16 Determining the speakers application aa AANI BANANA AA AA 17 BEGIN CO AA aaa A E a E 18 Connecting the AA Meweeremnne etme tone teers ment ter Wier remertnreit gee nt anne tT er perae tae ene men eter neon rat er entarer reenter tree 19 imstaling your Speaker NT anG a eg hehe ip AA ANA AA 19 Selecting the a PA 21 Apo tthe audio CONNEC Misiunea aa aria a reer Eaa rere tree cer rer trae etre tee ee reer Te 21 Fale a a 22 ADOTTA DMI AA 22 Connecting your TV and playback COMpONEentS aaa ANA sixthauted AA 23 Connecting an HDD DVD recorder BD recorder and other video SOUICES u ll 25 Connecting a satellite cable receiver or other set top box 26 a BKA a AA AA AA 21 Connecting AM FM antennaS Peery AA AGA AA eer AA AA 2 VOIMIAAN ENS mGA NGANGA ied le vay et ie iat ANAN AG 28 Connecting to the network throu
138. ighted audio files stored on a USB memory device cannot be played back page 40 Symptoms Causes A USB memory device is not recognized The USB memory device does not support the mass storage class specifications A USB hub is currently being used This receiver recognizes the USB memory device as a fraud A USB memory device is connected and displayed but the audio files stored Some formats of USB memory devices including FAT 12 NTFS and HFS cannot be played back on this Remedies Symptoms The PC or Internet radio is not properly operated Try using a USB memory device compatible with the mass storage class specifications Note that there are cases where even the audio files stored on a USB memory device compatible with the mass storage class specifications are not played back on this receiver page 40 Connect the USB memory device and switch on this receiver page 30 This receiver does not support USB hubs page 40 The audio files stored on components on the net work such as a PC cannot Switch off and on again this receiver be played back Reconnect the USB device with the receiver switched off Change to an input other than iPod USB then set the input back to iPod USB Check whether the format of your USB memory device is either FAT 16 or FAT 32 Note that the FAT 12 NTFS and HFS formats cannot be played back on this receiver page on the USB memory device receiver 40
139. ignal corresponding to the source component Each press cycles through the options as follows e AUTO The receiver selects the first available signal in the following order HDMI DIGITAL ANALOG e ANALOG Selects an analog signal e DIGITAL Selects an optical or coaxial digital signal e HDMI Selects an HDMI signal When the HDMI audio output parameter is set to THROUGH the sound will be heard through your TV not from this receiver When set to DIGITAL HDMI or AUTO only selected DIGITAL or HDMI the indicators light according to the signal being decoded see Display on page 13 Listening to your system Better sound using Phase Control This receiver s Phase Control feature uses phase correction measures to make sure your sound source arrives at the listening position in phase preventing unwanted distortion and or coloring of the sound Phase Control technology provides coherent sound reproduction through the use of phase matching for an opti mal sound image The default setting is on and we recommend leaving Phase Control switched on for all sound SOUICES 1 Press RECEIVER to the receiver operation mode 2 Press PHASE PHASE CONTROL to switch on phase correction The PHASE CONTROL indicator on the front panel lights A Note e Phase matching is avery important factor in achieving proper sound reproduction If two waveforms are in phase they crest and trough together resulting in increased am
140. ill give you a reference point from which to start e The settings made in Automatically conducting optimum sound tuning Full Auto MCACC on page 33 or Automatic MCACC Expert on page 72 1 Select MCACC Memory Copy from the Data Management setup menu 2 Select the setting you want to copy e All Data Copies all the settings of the selected MCACC preset memory e Level amp Distance Copies only the channel level and speaker distance settings of the selected MCACC pre set memory 3 Select the MCACC preset you ll be copying the settings From then specify where you want to copy them To Make sure you don t overwrite an MCACC preset you re currently using this can t be undone 4 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 Clearing MCACC presets If you are no longer using one of the MCACC presets stored in memory you can choose to clear the calibration settings of that preset 1 Select MCACC Memory Clear from the Data Management setup menu 2 Select the MCACC preset you want to clear Make sure you don t clear an MCACC preset you re currently using this can t be undone 3 Select OK to confirm and clear the preset When MCACC Memory Clear is d
141. ion openings Install in accordance with the manufacturer s instructions 8 Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators heat registers stoves or other apparatus including amplifiers that produce heat 9 Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding type plug A polarized plug has two blades with one wider than the other A grounding type plug has two blades and a third grounding prong The wide blade or the third prong are provided for your safety If the provided plug does not fit into your outlet consult an ee Ka AB Ka 10 Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at plugs convenience receptacles and the point where they exit from the apparatus NOTE electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet 11 Only use attachments accessories specified by the manufacturer 12 Use only with the cart stand tripod bracket or table specified by the manufacturer or sold with the apparatus When a cart is used use caution when moving the cart apparatus combination to avoid injury from tip over 13 Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time 14 Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel Servicing is required when the apparatus has been damaged in any way such as power supply cord or plug is damaged liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus the apparatus has bee
142. ipod use it to place the microphone so that it s about ear level at your normal listening position If you do not have a tripod use some other object to install the microphone Install the microphone on a stable floor Placing the microphone on any of the following surfaces may make accurate measurement impossible e Sofas or other soft surfaces e High places such as tabletops and sofa tops aa gt 9 SA The Full Auto MCACC display appears once the microphone is connected 1a Full Auto MCACC AN RECEIVER Speaker System Normal SB FH EQ Type SYMMETRY MCACC M1 MEMORY 1 THX Speaker 4 NO START Return 5 e f you leave the GUI screen for over five minutes the screen saver will appear 3 Select the parameters you want to set e When data measurement is taken the reverb characteristics data both before and after calibration that this receiver had been storing will be overwritten e When measurement is taken of the reverb characteristics data other than SYMMETRY the data are not measured after the correction If you will need to measure after correcting data take the measurement using the EQ Professional menu in the Manual MCACC setup page 74 If the speakers are connected using any setup other than Normal SB FH be sure to set Speaker System before the Full Auto MCACC Setup See Speaker system setting on page 80 e Speaker System Shows the current settings When this is selected and ENTER is press
143. is at times used tor AVNavigator functions The supported browser is Microsoft Internet Explorer 8 or 9 e Adobe Flash Player 10 must be installed to use some of the functions in AVNavigator For details see http www adobe com downloads Precautions For Use e This CD ROM is for use with a personal computer It cannot be used with a DVD player or music CD player Attempting to play this CD ROM with a DVD player or music CD player can damage speakers or cause impaired hearing due to the large volume License e Please agree to the Terms of Use indicated below before using this CD ROM Do not use if you are unwilling to consent to the terms of its use Terms of Use e Copyright to data provided on this CD ROM belongs to PIONEER CORPORATION Unauthorized transfer duplication broadcast public transmission translation sales lending or other such matters that go beyond the scope of personal use or citation as defined by Copyright Law may be subject to punitive actions Permission to use this CD ROM is granted under license by PIONEER CORPORATION General Disclaimer e PIONEER CORPORATION does not guarantee the operation of this CD ROM with respect to personal com puters using any of the applicable OS In addition PIONEER CORPORATION is not liable for any damages 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
144. isplayed select YES If NO is selected the memory is not cleared Completed shows in the GUI screen to confirm the MCACC preset has been cleared then you automatically return to the Data Management setup menu The Advanced MCACC menu The System Setup and Other Setup menus Making receiver settings from the System Setup MeNU i eeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee 80 Manual speaker SQUID ysis ccaccescccissscecealsdantceccteeceasndsstesxssyeccahclncedeecaeecestenss enssadsceassinesesncsusctesensstennds 80 Network Setup INN ica ie AA AA AA 82 Checking the Network Information ccccceeesssseeeeseeeeeseeeseeeeeseensneeseaeeeeeeesesesesaeeeseeeenneenages 83 The Other Setup MENU a AA AA 83 The System Setup and Other Setup menus Making receiver settings from the System Setup menu The following section describes how to change the speaker related settings manually and make various other settings input selection OSD language selection etc 1 Press RECEIVER to switch on the receiver and your TV Make sure that the TV s video input is set to this receiver 2 Press RECEIVER on the remote control then press HOME MENU A Graphical User Interface GUI screen appears on your TV Use and ENTER to navigate through the screens and select menu items Press RETURN to exit the current menu e Press HOME MENU at any time to exit the Home Menu 3 Select System Setup from the Home Menu then press ENTE
145. istics graph before and after EQ calibration can be displayed by selecting Calibration Before After Note that the markers on the vertical axis indicate decibels in 2 dB steps 5 Advanced EQ Setup is selected select the MCACC memory to be stored then enter the desired time setting for calibration and then select START e To specify the place where the MCACC memory is to be stored press MCACC to select the MCACC memory you want to store Based on the reverb measurement above you can choose the time period that will be used for the final frequency adjustment and calibration Even though you can make this setting without reverb measurement it is best to use the measurement results as a reference for your time setting For an optimal system calibration based on the direct sound coming from the speakers we recommend using the 30 50ms setting Use tm mp to select the setting Use f to switch between them Select the setting from the following time periods in milliseconds 0 20ms 10 30ms 20 40ms 30 50ms 40 60ms 50 70ms and 60 80ms This setting will be applied to all channels during calibration When you re finished select START It will take about 2 to 4 minutes for the calibration to finish After the Acoustic Calibration Equalization is set you are given the option to check the settings on screen The Advanced MCACC menu Checking MCACC Data At the procedure of Automatically conducting optimum sound tuning Full Aut
146. istics of your listening area taking into account ambient noise speaker connection and speaker size and tests for both channel delay and channel level After you have set up the microphone provided with your system the receiver uses the information from a series of test tones to optimize the speaker settings and equalization for your particular room amp Important e Make sure the microphone and speakers are not moved during the Full Auto MCACC Setup e Using the Full Auto MCACC Setup will overwrite any existing settings for the MCACC preset you select e Before using the Full Auto MCACC Setup the headphones should be disconnected e The OSD display is only displayed when the receiver s HDMI OUT terminal and the TV s HDMI input are con nected with an HDMI cable If the TV is connected with anything other than an HDMI cable watch the front panel display while performing the various operations and making settings A CAUTION e The test tones used in the Full Auto MCACC Setup are output at high volume THX e THX is a trademark of THX Ltd which is registered in some jurisdictions All rights reserved 1 Press RECEIVER to switch on the receiver and your TV Make sure that the TV s video input is set to this receiver 2 Connect the microphone to the MCACC SETUP MIC jack on the front panel MCACC SETUP MIC O Microphone Tripod Make sure there are no obstacles between the speakers and the microphone If you have a tr
147. just ment provided in Automatically conducting optimum sound tuning Full Auto MCACC on page 33 or Automatic Using Acoustic Calibration EQ Professional MCACC Expert on page 72 you can also adjust these settings manually to get a frequency balance that suits 1 Select EQ Professional then press ENTER your tastes 2 Select an option and press ENTER 1 Select EQ Adjust from the Manual MCACC setup menu e Reverb Measurement Use this to measure the reverb characteristics before and after calibration 2 Select the channel s you want and adjust to your liking e Reverb View You can check the reverb measurements made for specified frequency ranges in each Use 4 to select the channel channel Use to select the frequency and 74 to boost or cut the EQ When you re finished go back to the top of f the Reverb View procedure is performed after the Automatically conducting optimum sound tuning the screen and press to return to Ch then use 4 to select the channel Full Auto MCACC on page 33 or Reverb Measurement operation depending on the standing wave e The OVER indicator shows in the display if the frequency adjustment is too drastic and might distort If this control setting differences may appear on the reverb graph With the Auto MCACC function the rever happens bring the level down until OVER disappears from the display berations are measured with the standing waves controlled so the reverb characteristics gra
148. kko 1003 Niveus Media 1017 Noblex 1002 Northgate 1017 Olympus 1004 Optimus 1003 Orion 1014 1019 Panasonic 1004 1008 Philco 1004 Philips 1004 1011 1016 1020 1022 1023 1024 1025 Philips Magnavox 1011 Pilot 1003 Proscan 1030 Pulsar 1018 Quarter 1001 Quartz 1001 Quasar 1004 Radio Shack 1003 Radio Shack Realistic 1001 1002 1003 1004 1005 Radix 1003 Randex 1003 RCA 1002 1004 1007 1016 1020 1022 1030 1031 Realistic 1001 1002 1003 1004 1005 ReplayTV 1026 Ricavision 1017 Runco 1018 Samsung 1002 1016 1022 1024 RCA 5013 5029 Roadstar 5052 Sharp 5051 Sony 5012 5023 5026 5027 5028 5039 TEAC 5015 5016 5034 5035 5037 Sanky 1018 Sansui 1014 1019 Sanyo 1001 1002 Sears 1001 1003 1004 Sharp 1012 Shogun 1002 Singer 1004 Sonic Blue 1026 Sony 1006 1009 1017 1021 Stack 1017 STS 1004 Sylvania 1004 1005 Symphonic 1005 Systemax 1017 Tagar Systems 1017 Tandy 1001 Tashiko 1003 Teac 1005 Technics 1004 Teknika 1003 1004 1005 Tivo 1016 1020 1021 1022 1025 TMK 1002 Toshiba 1015 1017 1028 Totevision 1002 1003 Touch 1017 UltimateTV 1031 Unitech 1002 Vector Research 1000 Video Concepts 1000 Videosonic 1002 Viewsonic 1017 Voodoo 1017 Wards 1002 1003 1004 1005 XR 1000 1004 1005 Yamaha 1000 1001 Zenith 1013 1018 ZT Group 1017 Technics 5041 Victor 5014 Yamaha 5024 5025 5038 5046 5047 oO po Satelli
149. l Bitrate VBR CBR Sampling frequency Quantization bitrate Channel 32 kHz 44 1 kHz 48 kHz 16 bit 2 ch 8 kbps to 320 kbps Supported Supported 32 kHz 44 1 kHz 48 kHz 88 2 kHz 96 kHz 176 4 kHz 192 kHz 16 bit 24 bit 20 32 kHz 44 1 kHz 48 kHz 16 bit 2 ch 5 kbps to 320 kbps Supported Supported 32 kHz 44 1 kHz 48 kHz 16 bit 2 ch 16 kbps to 320 kbps Supported Supported 32 kHz 44 1 kHz 48 kHz 88 2 kHz 96 kHz 176 4 kHz 192 kHz 16 bit 24 bit 2 ch a MPEG Layer 3 audio decoding technology licensed from Fraunhofer IIS and Thomson multimedia b Files encoded using Windows Media Codec 9 may be playable but some parts of the specification are not supported specifi cally Pro Lossless Voice c Uncompressed FLAC files are not supported Pioneer does not guarantee playback Control with HDMI function About the Control with HDMI function cece unan uN UN UN UN GNUN UNAN UNAN ANANANAN ANAN ANAKAN ANAKAN ANAKAN 55 Making Control with HDMI CONNECTIONS aaa anaanaaaaa aa aman anEKEK4KAKAKANANNNNNNNNNNA AA ANNANAKKKKKKAKANAANANN 55 POMI SE UPa ama NANANA AA AA AA AA 55 Before using synchronization kaaa AA ANAN AAP 55 About synchronized opera lO0NS a NAA AA GNG 56 Setting the POLS TUNGO AAO GAAN NAA AA NAA 56 About Sound Retriever Link and Stream Smoother Link ccccecesseeesessesseeeeeeeeeeeeeeneneneeeeees 56 Cautions on the Control with HDMI function
150. l Pioneer Internet radio site is http www radio pioneer com 1 Display the Internet Radio list screen To display the Internet Radio list screen perform step 1 at Playback with Network functions on page 50 2 Use 1 4 to select Help then press ENTER 3 Use 1 4 to select Get access code then press ENTER The access code required for registration on the special Pioneer Internet radio site is displayed Make a memo of this address The following can be checked on the Help screen e Get access code The access code required for registration on the special Pioneer Internet radio site is displayed e Show Your WebID PW After registering on the special Pioneer Internet radio site the registered ID and password are displayed e Reset Your WebID PW Resets all the information registered on the special Pioneer Internet radio site When reset all the registered broadcast stations are also cleared If you want to listen to the same stations re register after resetting 4 Access the special Pioneer Internet radio site from your computer and perform the registration process http www radio pioneer com Access the above site and use the access code in step 3 to perform user registration following the instructions on the screen 5 Register the desired broadcast stations as your favorites following the instructions on the computer s screen Both broadcast stations not on the vTuner list and stations on the vTuner list can
151. layed in Reverb View e EQ OFF You will see the reverb characteristics of your listening area without the equalization performed by this receiver before calibration e EQ ON You will see the reverb characteristics of your listening area with the equalization performed by this receiver after calibration Note that the EQ response may not appear entirely flat due to adjustments neces sary for your listening area The calibration corresponding to the currently selected MCACC preset will be used when EQ ON is selected To use another MCACC preset press MCACC to select the MCACC memory you want to store After auto calibration with EQ Type SYMMETRY Full Auto MCACC etc the graph for the inferred reverb characteristics can be displayed by selecting Reverb View To display the actually measured reverb characteristics after EQ calibration measure with EQ ON When the reverb measurement is finished you can select Reverb View to see the results on screen See Professional Calibration EQ graphical output on page 89 for troubleshooting information 4 Ifyou selected Reverb View you can check the reverb characteristics for each channel Press RETURN when you re done The reverb characteristics are displayed when the Full Auto MCACC or Reverb Measurement measurements are conducted Use to select the channel frequency and calibration setting you want to check Use 4 to go back and forth between the three The reverb character
152. lect 1 or 2 select D SAFETY lt OFFP to deactivate this feature If the power switches off even with 2 switched on turn down the volume With 1 or 2 on some features may be unavailable No sound from surround back speakers The unit does not respond when the buttons are pressed Try switching the receiver off then back on again Try disconnecting the power cord then connect again AMP ERR blinks in the display then the power automatically switches off The ADVANCED MCACC blinks and the power does not turn on The receiver may have a serious problem Do not try switching the receiver on Unplug the receiver from the wall and call a Pioneer authorized independent service company There is a problem with the receiver s power unit or fan Try turning on the power If the same thing happens the receiver is damaged Unplug the receiver from the wall and call a Pioneer authorized independent service company Other symptoms may appear when the power is turned on The receiver suddenly switches off or the FL OFF indicator blinks No sound from front height or front wide speakers The temperature within the unit has exceeded the allowablevalue Remedy Allow the unit to cool down in a well ventilated place before switching back on see Installing the receiver on page 9 Check whether the cables used to connect the speakers are short circuited Wait at least 1 minute then try turning the power on again
153. ll not play while the Speaker System is set to Speaker B and audio is being played through speaker B When Speaker System is set to Normal SB FH or Normal SB FW and SP FH ON or SP FW ON is selected with the SPEAKERS button no sound will be output from the sur round back speakers Select SP SB FH ON SP SB FW ON or SP SB ON see Switching the speaker terminals on page 62 Check that the front height or front wide speakers are set to LARGE or SMALL and the surround speakers are not set to NO see Speaker Setting on page 80 When Speaker System is set to Normal SB FH or Normal SB FW and SP SB ON is selected with the SPEAKERS button no sound will be output from the front height or front wide speakers Select SP SB FH ON SP SB FW ON SP FH ON or SP FW ON see Switching the speaker terminals on page 62 Check the speaker connections see Connecting the speakers on page 19 FAQ Symptom Remedy Symptom Remedy No sound from subwoofer Check that the subwoofer is connected properly switched on and the volume turned up Noise is output when scanning a This is not a malfunction of the receiver The scan function of your player alters the digital DTS CD information making it unreadable resulting in noise being output Lower the volume when scanning 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 80 l When pla
154. luetooth ADAPTER and enter the PIN code selected in step 4 8 Check to see that the Bluetooth ADAPTER is detected by the Bluetooth wireless technology device If the receiver and B uetooth wireless technology device are not paired start over from step 6 A Note e The PIN code may in some cases be referred to as PASSKEY e For information on enabling pairing on the B uetooth wireless technology device connection procedures etc see the Bluetooth wireless technology device s operating instructions Basic playback Listening to music contents of a Bluetooth wireless technology device with your system 1 Press ADPT on the remote control to switch the receiver to ADAPTER PORT input e The ADAPTER PORT input can also be selected by pressing SOUND RETRIEVER AIR on the receiver In this case the optimum listening mode SOUND RETRIEVER AIR is selected automatically 2 From the Bluetooth wireless technology device perform the operation to connect to the Bluetooth ADAPTER e When the bluetooth ADAPTER is not plugged into the ADAPTER PORT No Adapter will be displayed if ADAPTER PORT input is selected 3 Start playback of music contents stored on the Bluetooth wireless technology device This receiver s remote control buttons can be used for basic playback of files stored on Bluetooth wireless tech nology devices e Bluetooth wireless technology device should be compatible with AVRCP profile e Depending on the bluetooth wireless technolog
155. m for different listening positions you can switch between settings to suit the kind of source you re listening to and where you re sitting for example watching movies from a sofa or playing a video game close to the TV 1 Press RECEIVER to the receiver operation mode 2 While listening to a source press MCACC Press repeatedly to select one of the six MCACC presets See Data Management on page 77 to check and man age your current settings e These settings have no effect when headphones are connected e You can also press to select the MCACC preset aa gt 9 Choosing the input signal On this receiver it is possible to switch the input signals for the different inputs as described below e This receiver can only play back Dolby Digital PCM 32 kHz to 192 kHz and DTS including DTS 96 24 digital signal formats The compatible signals via the HDMI terminals are Dolby Digital DTS PCM 32 kHz to 192 kHz Dolby TrueHD Dolby Digital Plus DIS EXPRESS DTS HD Master Audio and SACD e You may get digital noise when an LD CD DVD or BD player compatible with DTS is playing an analog signal To prevent noise make the proper digital connections page 21 and set the signal input to DIGITAL e Some DVD players don t output DTS signals For more details refer to the instruction manual supplied with your DVD player SE 1 Press RECEIVER to the receiver operation mode 2 Press SIGNAL SEL to select the input s
156. mat indicators in the front panel display to see how the source is being processed e f the source is Dolby Digital DTS or Dolby Surround encoded the proper decoding format will automatically be selected and shows in the display e When listening to the ADAPTER PORT input the SOUND RETRIEVER AIR feature is selected automatically ALC In the Auto level control ALC mode this receiver equalizes playback sound levels Also the low and high frequency sounds dialogs surround effects etc that are difficult to hear when the vol ume is low are adjusted to be optimal for the volume level This mode is particularly optimum when listening at night OY Note e When ALC is selected the effect level can be adjusted using the EFFECT parameter in Setting the Audio options on page 58 Standard surround sound The following modes provide basic surround sound for stereo and multichannel sources While listening to a source press STANDARD STANDARD SURROUND If necessary press repeatedly to select a listening mode e f the source is Dolby Digital DTS or Dolby Surround encoded the proper decoding format will automatically be selected and shows in the display e f the surround back speakers are not connected DO Pro Logic IIx becomes DO Pro Logic Il 5 1 channel sound With two channel sources you can select from e DO Pro Logic IIx MOVIE Up to 7 1 channel sound surround back especially suited to movie sources e NO Pro L
157. microphone placement will be at your main listening position 2nd reference 3rd reference Main listening position 3 Connect the microphone to the MCACC SETUP MIC jack on the front panel Make sure there are no obstacles between the speakers and the microphone MCACC SETUP MIC O TO Microphone N If you have a tripod use it to place the microphone so that it s about ear level at your normal listening position If you do not have a tripod use some other object to install the microphone e t may not be possible to measure correctly if the microphone is placed on a table sofa etc 4 When you re finished setting the options select START then press ENTER 5 Follow the instructions on screen 6 Wait for the Auto MCACC Setup to finish outputting test tones A progress report is displayed on screen while the receiver outputs test tones to determine the speakers present in your setup Try to be as quiet as possible while it s doing this Tripod e With error messages such as Too much ambient noise or Check microphone select RETRY after check ing for ambient noise see Problems when using the Auto MCACC Setup on page 34 and verifying the mic connection If there doesn t seem to be a problem you can simply select GO NEXT and continue e Do not adjust the volume during the test tones This may result in incorrect speaker settings 7 If necessary confirm the speaker configuration in the GUI screen The configura
158. mmands from another remote control see Programming signals from other remote controls on page 67 e With the TV CONTROL buttons the TV can be operated regardless of the input set for the remote control s operation mode When using one TV set we recommend assigning the same IV s preset codes to the TV CONTROL INPUT button and the TV button When using two TV sets for better convenience assign the TV connected to the MONITOR OUT terminals to the TV CONTROL INPUT button the other IV to the TV button e Devices may be assigned to the following input function buttons OPTION Selecting preset codes directly 1 Press and hold RCU SETUP then press 1 for three seconds Release the button after the LED flashes once The LED continues to flash e Tocancel the preset setup mode press RCU SETUP 2 Press the input function button for the component you want to control To assign the preset codes of the TV to be operated with the TV CONTROL function press the TV CONTROL INPUT button The LED blinks once and flashes continuously 3 Use the number buttons to enter the 4 digit preset code See Preset code list on page 104 If the LED lights for one second and continues to flash the setting has been successfully completed When the preset code is fully input the LED flashes three times to indicate that the setting has failed If this hap pens enter the 4 digit preset code again 4 Repeat steps 2 through 3 for the other components yo
159. n Connecting your equipment Connecting your TV and playback components Connecting using HDMI If you have an HDMI or DVI with HDCP equipped component Blu ray Disc player BD etc you can connect it to this receiver using a commercially available HDMI cable Ifthe TV and playback components support the Control with HDMI feature the convenient Control with HDMI functions can be used see Control with HDMI function on page 54 This connection is required in order to listen to the sound of HDMI DVI compatible the TV over the receiver Blu ray Disc player CACAO NG equipped component HDMI DVI compatible monitor Select one AUDIO OUT DIGITAL OUT R ANALOG L OPTICAL COAXIAL HDMIIN HDMI OUT HDMI OUT COAXIAL HDMI ASSIGNABLE g a e For input components connections other than HDMI connections are also possible see Connecting your DVD player with no HDMI output on page 24 e f you want to listen to the sound of the TV over the receiver connect the receiver and TV with audio cables When the TV and receiver are connected by HDMI connections if the TV supports the HDMI ARC Audio Return Channel function the sound of the TV can be input to the receiver via the HDMI OUT terminal so there is no need to connect an audio cable In this case set ARC at HDMI Setup to ON see HDMI Setup on page 55 f you use a coax
160. n V SB Virtual Surround Back lt j gt V HEIGHT Virtual Height lt k gt V WIDE Virtual Wide lt gt What it does The input attenuator lowers the input level of an analog signal when it s too strong You can use this if you find that the OVER indicator lights often or you can hear distortion in the sound The attenuator isn t available with digital sources or when using the Stream Direct ANALOG DIRECT modes Brings out detail in SACDs by maximizing the dynamic range during digital processing Specifies the routing of the HDMI audio signal out of this receiver amp or through to a TV When THROUGH is selected no sound is output from this receiver This feature automatically corrects the audio to video delay between components connected with an HDMI cable The audio delay time is set depending on the operational status of the display connected with an HDMI cable The video delay time is automatically adjusted according to the audio delay time Provides a better blend of the front speakers by spreading the center channel between the front right and left speakers making it sound wider higher settings or narrower lower settings Adjusts the depth of the surround sound balance from front to back making the sound more distant minus settings or more forward positive settings Extends the front stereo image to include the surround speakers for a wraparound effect Adjusts the center
161. n 2067 Sylvania 2023 2067 2091 Symphonic 2023 Teac 2070 Technics 2068 Theta Digital 2078 Toshiba 2001 2006 2049 2066 2076 Trutech 2000 Urban Concepts 2076 US Logic 2086 Venturer 2070 Xbox 2077 Yamaha 2005 2068 Zenith 2019 2076 2082 2087 If operations are not possible using the preset codes below you may be able to conduct operations with the preset codes for the DVD DVR BDR HDR JVC 2290 2291 2293 2294 2295 2296 LG 2286 2287 Marantz 2302 2303 Mitsubishi 2300 2301 Pioneer 2034 2192 2255 2258 2259 2260 2281 Denon 2310 2311 2312 Hitachi 2307 2308 2309 DVR BDR HDR Onkyo 2289 Panasonic 2277 2278 2279 Philips 2280 Samsung 2282 Sharp 2304 2305 2306 Sony 2283 2284 2285 2292 Toshiba 2288 2262 Yamaha 2297 2298 2299 If operations are not possible using the preset codes below you may be able to conduct operations with the preset codes for the DVD BD Pioneer 2078 2099 2107 2200 2261 2264 2265 2266 2109 2144 2193 2194 2195 2270 2196 2257 2258 2259 Panasonic 2263 2269 Sharp 2267 2275 Sony 2268 2271 2272 2278 2216 Toshiba 2274 VCR Pioneer 1035 1108 ABS 1017 Adventura 1005 Aiwa 1005 Alienware 1017 American High 1004 Asha 1002 Audio Dynamics 1000 Audiovox 1003 Bang amp Olufsen 1032 Beaumark 1002 Bell amp Howell 1001 Calix 1003 Candle 1002 1003 Canon 1004 Citizen 1002 1003 Colo
162. n exposed to rain or moisture does not operate normally or has been dropped D3 7 13 69_En This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions may cause harmful interference to radio communications However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help Caution To prevent fire hazard the Class 2 Wiring Cable should be used for connection with speaker and should be routed away from hazards to avoid damage to the insulation of the cable D3 7 13 67 _A1_En Information to User Alterations or modifications carried out without approp
163. n page 83 Additional information Additional information Specifications Amplifier section Continuous average power output of 90 watts per channel min at 8 ohms from 20 Hz to 20 000 Hz with no more than 0 08 total harmonic distortion LOIALE aaa AGING ANNA NAA 90W 90W Power output 1 kHz 6 Q 196 1 ch driven Lawas a ANAN BANANA ANA AD AA 165 W Guaranteed speaker AA rena n ter 6 Qto 162 Measured pursuant to the Federal Trade Commission s Trade Regulation rule on Power Output Claims for Amplifiers Measured by Audio Spectrum Analyzer Audio Section Input Sensitivity Impedance Baan ae che cee cece AA AA AA AA 315 mV 47 kQ Signal to Noise Ratio IHF short circuited A network ANA AA 100 dB Signal to Noise Ratio EIA at 1 W 1 kHz Pe Bananas apan Nha aaa ANA gc ian Ana a ANA ANON DANGAN TANAN ADAN ecto pa egy ana 81 dB Tuner Section ale Nae ar AA AA TOY 87 5 MHz to 108 MHz Antenna Input FM rrna EEEE ianiadddndagoadonnniaravendnsdvnreanaadanaaneseannautinneaats 75 Q unbalanced Frequency Range AM ccccssassceduvedacaravogbennaeangenunaganeeasnnetaccaanevonanedadedapoanaconestananoaantaomatieeenmnananenannoaetecss 530 kHz to 1700 kHz Antenna AA Loop antenna balanced Video Section Signal level COMPOSE NICO APA 1 Vp p 75 Q OOF ee VIS paaa aa E T a A E Y 1 0 Vp p 75 Q PB PR 0 7 Vp p 75 Q Corresponding maximum resolution Component NGO aaa AGA Aa NG AA AA 1080p 1125p Video co
164. n the B uetooth device to be connected If the passcode does not match the code displayed on the Bluetooth device to be connected press RETURN to cancel pairing then try starting over Press ADPT to set the ADAPTER PORT input then conduct the pairing operation on the B uetooth wireless technology device If pairing is successful there is no need to performing the pairing operation below e Pair one unit at a time e When connecting this receiver by Bluetooth connections with a device equipped with the B uetooth function to listen to music do not connect any devices other than this receiver by Bluetooth connection to the B uetooth equipped device If a Bluetooth connection is already established with a device other than this receiver discon nect the other device before connecting this receiver Press ADPT on the remote control to switch the receiver to ADAPTER PORT input Press TOP MENU to select Bluetooth Setup Use 1 4 to select PIN then press ENTER Use 1 4 to select one of PIN codes 0000 1234 or 8888 then press ENTER You can use any of 0000 1234 or 8888 PIN codes B uetooth wireless technology device using any other PIN code cannot be used with this receiver 5 Press the RETURN button twice to exit Bluetooth Setup 6 Switch on the Bluetooth wireless technology device that you want to make pair place it near the receiver and set it to the pairing mode mh WN 7 From the Bluetooth wireless technology device list select B
165. n the disc the Dolby Digital or DTS is selected The disc may not contain 5 1 6 1 channel material Check the disc packaging for more on what audio tracks are recorded on the disc Make sure that the receiver is set to AUTO or DIGITAL see Choosing the input signal on page 46 Ifa two channel soundtrack is currently playing including Dolby Surround encoded then this is not a malfunction Check the disc packaging for details about the audio tracks available This will occur when playing DVD Audio material over the HDMI connection This is not a malfunction Symptom Remedy The power turns off automatically See the Power section page 86 and some indicator flashes or some indicator flashes and the power does not turn on Remote control Symptom Remedy ce NG B Set the remote control unit s remote control mode so that it matches the setting on the main unit see Operating multiple receivers on page 66 Cannot be remote controlled Check whether the receiver s remote control mode is properly set see Remote Control Mode Setup on page 84 Try replacing the batteries in the remote control see Loading the batteries on page 9 Be sure to operate within 7 m 23 ft and a 30 angle of the remote sensor on the front panel see Operating range of remote control unit on page 8 Check that there are no obstacles between the receiver and the remote control Make sure that there
166. nals from the receiver using the Control with HDMI function When a player supporting the respective function is connected to the receiver by HDMI the sound picture is optimized for the compressed audio video file played on the player e Depending on the compressed audio video file format it may not be operated automatically p ZO B Sound Retriever Link When playing a compressed audio file on the player the file s bitrate information is acquired using the Control with HDMI function and the sound is optimized on the receiver based on this information To activate the Sound Retriever Link function make the setting below 1 Set the HDMI Setup s Control to ON and set the Control Mode setting to ON See HDMI Setup on page 55 2 Set the S RTRV Auto Sound Retriever setting to ON See Setting the Audio options on page 58 Stream Smoother Link Using the Control with HDMI function the receiver automatically detects whether a compressed video file is being played on the player and if so automatically activates the Stream Smoother function To activate the Stream Smoother Link function make the setting below 1 Set the HDMI Setup s Control to ON and set the Control Mode setting to ON See HDMI Setup on page 55 2 Set the STREAM Stream Smoother setting to AUTO See Setting the Video options on page 60 Cautions on the Control with HDMI function e Connect the IV directly to this receiver Interrupting a direct c
167. ncy you want Improving FM sound If the TUNED or STEREO indicator doesn t light when tuning to an FM station because the signal is weak press MPX to switch the receiver into mono reception mode This should improve the sound quality and allow you to enjoy the broadcast Tuning directly to a station Press TUNER to select the tuner Use BAND to change the band FM or AM if necessary Press D ACCESS Direct Access Use the number buttons to enter the frequency of the radio station For example to tune to 106 00 FM press 1 0 6 0 0 If you make a mistake halfway through press D ACCESS twice to cancel the frequency and start over A WN Saving station presets If you often listen to a particular radio station it s convenient to have the receiver store the frequency for easy recall whenever you want to listen to that station This saves the effort of manually tuning in each time This receiver can memorize up to 63 stations stored in seven banks or classes A to G of 9 stations each 1 Tune toa station you want to memorize see Listening to the radio on page 41 for more on this 2 Press TOOLS TUNER EDIT The display shows PRESET MEMORY then a blinking memory class 3 Press CLASS to select one of the seven classes then press PRESET to select the station preset you want You can also use the number buttons to select a station preset 4 Press ENTER After pressing ENTER the preset class and number stop blinki
168. nd back speakers should be positioned 60 cm to 90 cm 2 ft to 3 ft higher than your ears and tilted slightly downward Make sure the speakers don t face each other For DVD Audio the speakers should be more directly behind the listener than for home theater playback e Try not to place the surround speakers farther away from the listening position than the front and center speak ers Doing so can weaken the surround sound effect SYA gt 9 D Connecting the speakers Each speaker connection on the receiver comprises a positive and negative terminal Make sure to match these up with the terminals on the speakers themselves This unit Supports speakers with a nominal impedance of 6 Q to 16 Q A CAUTION e These speaker terminals carry HAZARDOUS LIVE voltage To prevent the risk of electric shock when con necting or disconnecting the speaker cables disconnect the power cord before touching any uninsulated parts e Make sure that all the bare speaker wire is twisted together and inserted fully into the speaker terminal If any of the bare speaker wire touches the back panel it may cause the power to cut off as a Safety measure Bare wire connections A CAUTION Make sure that all soeakers are securely installed This not only improves sound quality but also reduces the risk of damage or injury resulting from speakers being knocked over or falling in the event of external shocks such as earthquakes 1 Twis
169. nd preset stations page 42 7 Remote sensor Receives the signals from the remote control page 8 8 MASTER VOLUME dial 9 SPEAKERS Use to change the speaker terminal page 62 10 PHONES jack Use to connect headphones When the headphones are connected there is no sound output from the speakers 11 Listening mode buttons e AUTO SURR ALC STREAM DIRECT Switches between Auto Surround page 45 Auto Level Control and Stream Direct mode page 46 e STANDARD SURROUND Press for Standard decoding and to switch various modes DO Pro Logic Neo 6 Stereo etc page 45 e ADVANCED SURROUND Use to switch between the various surround modes page 45 12 MCACC SETUP MIC jack Use to connect the supplied microphone page 33 13 iPod iPhone iPad USB terminals Use to connect your Apple iPod iPhone iPad as an audio and video source page 30 or connect a USB device for audio and photo playback page 30 14 HDMI input connector Use for connection to a compatible HDMI device Video camera etc page 30 15 SOUND RETRIEVER AIR When the button is pressed the input switches to ADAPTER PORT and the listening mode is automatically set to SOUND RETRIEVER AIR page 43 16 iPod iPhone iPad DIRECT CONTROL Change the receiver s input to the iPod and enable iPod operations on the iPod page 39 Removing the front cover Attaching the front cover Connecting your equipment CONNECUNG your SQUID MeN asasan aean aN Eaa
170. ne of the Neo 6 modes of the receiver is on this lights to indicate Neo 6 processing page 45 19 Character display Displays various system information 20 Remote control mode indicator Lights to indicate the receiver s remote control mode setting Not displayed when set to 1 page 84 Controls and displays Front panel 1 8 ADVANCED MCACC FLOFF O O O AJ a a T T N INPUT MASTER SELECTOR VOLUME OPEN HDMI 5 INPUT Pioneer STANDBY ON 1 STANDBY ON This switches between standby and on for this receiver 2 INPUT SELECTOR dial Use to select an input function 3 Indicators e ADVANCED MCACC Lights when EQ is set to ON in the AUDIO PARAMETER menu page 58 e FL OFF Lights when off nothing displayed is selected with the display s dimmer adjustment page 63 e HDMI Blinks when connecting an HDMI equipped component lights when the component is connected page 23 e iPod iPhone iPad Lights to indicate iPod iPhone iPad is connected page 30 4 MULTI ZONE controls If you ve made MULTI ZONE connections page 28 use these controls to control the sub zone from the main zone page 62 5 Character display See Display on page 13 6 TUNER controls e BAND Switches between AM and FM radio bands page 41 e TUNER EDIT Use with TUNE 4 4 PRESET and ENTER to memorize and name stations for recall page 41 e TUNE 4 4 Find radio frequencies page 41 e PRESET Fi
171. ng and the receiver stores the station Listening to station presets 1 Press TUNER to select the tuner 2 Press CLASS to select the class in which the station is stored Press repeatedly to cycle through classes A to G 3 Press PRESET to select the station preset you want e You can also use the number buttons on the remote control to recall the station preset Naming station presets For easier identification you can name your station presets 1 Choose the station preset you want to name See Listening to station presets on page 42 for how to do this 2 Press TOOLS TUNER EDIT The display shows PRESET NAME then a blinking cursor at the first character position 3 Input the name you want Use TUNE or TUNE 4 4 of front panel to select a character PRESET or PRESET of front panel to set the position and ENTER to confirm your selection GY Note e To erase a station name simply repeat steps 1 to 3 and input eight spaces instead of a name e Once you have named a station preset you can press DISP when listening to a station to switch the display between name and frequency Basic playback Bluetooth ADAPTER for Wireless Enjoyment of Music Device not equipped with Bluetooth wireless technology Digital music player Bluetooth wireless technology enabled device Bluetooth audio transmitter Digital music player sold commercially J c Bluetooth wireless technology enabled device
172. nnot be selected on the VIDEO PARAMETER menu it is unavailable due to the current source setting and status of the receiver e All of the setting items can be set for each input function e Setting items other than V CONV can only be selected when V CONV is set to ON 1 Press RECEIVER to the receiver operation mode then press VIDEO PARAMETER 2 Use 4 4 to select the setting you want to adjust Depending on the current status mode of the receiver certain options may not be able to be selected Check the table below for notes on this 3 Use to set as necessary See the table below for the options available for each setting 4 Press RETURN to confirm and exit the menu Video parameter menu Setting V CONV Digital Video Converter lt a gt RES Resolution lt b gt PCINEMA PureCinema lt C e gt P MOTION Progressive Motion lt c e gt STREAM Stream Smoother lt e gt What it does Converts video signals for output from the HDMI OUT connector for all video types see page 22 Specifies the output resolution of the video signal when video input signals are output at the HDMI OUT connector select this according to the resolution of your monitor and the images you wish to watch 480p indicates the 480p 576p resolution setting This setting optimizes the operation of the progressive scanning cir cuit for playing film materials Normally set it to AUTO If the picture seems unnatur
173. nology using the Control with HDMI function It offers higher quality audio playback by controlling audio signals from the receiver to a POLS compatible player etc This enables removing jitter that has a negative effect on the quality of the sound and is generated upon transmission e On players compatible with PQLS Bit stream PQLS always works for all Sources e On players compatible with PQLS Multi Surround PQLS works for all sources Set the player s audio output to Linear PCM e On players compatible with PQLS 2 ch Audio PQLS only works when playing CDs Please refer to the operating instructions supplied with your player for more information This function is activated when Control is set to ON O e The PQLS setting is set at PQLS in HDMI Setup on the HOME MENU but the setting can also be switched with the remote control as described below Press RECEIVER on the remote control then press PQLS to select the PQLS setting The setting is displayed on the front panel display e PQLS AUTO PQLS is enabled A precision quartz controller in this receiver eliminates distortion caused by timing errors jitter giving you the best possible digital to analog conversion when you use the HDMI inter face This is valid as an HDMI function for PQLS compatible players e PQLS OFF POLS is disabled About Sound Retriever Link and Stream Smoother Link These are automatic functions allowing you to output optimum audio and video sig
174. nt height Default setting e Speaker System setting Normal SB FH A 7 2 ch surround system connects the left and right front speakers L R the center speaker C the left and right front height speakers FHL FHR the left and right surround speakers SL SR the left and right surround back speakers SBL SBR and the subwoofers SW 1 SW 2 It is not possible to produce sound simultaneously from the front height speakers and the surround back speakers This surround system produces a more true to life sound from above B 7 2 channel surround system Front wide e Speaker System setting Normal SB FW This plan replaces the left and right front height speakers shown in A with the left and right front wide speakers a FWL FWR It is not possible to produce sound simultaneously from the front wide speakers and the surround back speakers This surround system provides a sound field with good association between the sounds of the different channels C 7 2 channel surround system amp Speaker B connection e Speaker System setting Speaker B Speaker B With these connections you can simultaneously enjoy 5 2 channel surround sound in the main zone with stereo playback of the same sound on the B speakers The same connections also allow for 7 2 channel surround sound in the main zone when not using the B speakers D 5 2 channel surround system amp Front Bi amping connection High quality surround e Speake
175. nt settings that are in one input PUNCHON Laan G NBA GAO 67 aaa AA 68 About the ALL ZONE STBY All Zone Standby and DISCRETE ON Discrete On functi0NSu naaa nanaanassanaa 68 Resetting the remote c ntrol SEMIN naa AA AA AA AN AA 68 Goirigslligehecagcellciiicwmmn eet AA AA ANA AA AA AA NAAN 69 11 The Advanced MCACC menu Making receiver settings from the Advanced MCACC MENU La 12 Automatic NGA aaa AA att lan aac APAN ANAN NA once aretha 12 NAA 14 ala Te MCACC ciis Revere mane e an er rre eee ere tome nee hee ret ne eee nen ee ee ee ere en 16 Data Manageme AA TI 12 The System Setup and Other Setup menus Making receiver settings from the System SETUP MENU Lana NGANGA AGA 80 Mana a AGANG AGA AA AA RA A 80 Network Setup a AA 82 Checking the Network AA 83 TFS ie AA NAA AA AA AA 83 13 FAQ iigelle casei ere GG AT ree te Crt tra rr tent Teeter ttm rrr tet rr Tee rey 86 FOI seit isi ues ea vt iC ces ea anni hel Cpe A eat Sediantuals 86 NO SOUNO Mme Ter enn TT nt er TT tert rr Tet Tr Tener rt ere tt 86 BN a AA 87 ADAPTE RPOR FENIN AA Crane ee ren rent e 88 TI ea ee ce et ei cht a ec el AA Aa aba arate AA 88 AN ene Ne eee AA ee eee ny ee eee eee eee 88 Professional Calibration EQ graphical O UNO U kaa NBA AG AA 89 PEO ce alta AA ANAN ovina UNANG ANN an nda sree AA T 89 REMO a aesinumeivial 89 AA tec een Aa 89 AN NIVOA erae a e T E ices Vesiahevussease ved iv A E Gas iirs inti shiwexiiea sa Ghaeinets E E 90 USB iena E eset ee tate ec E E E E E
176. ntrol repeatedly e Set the HDMI parameter in Setting the Audio options on page 58 to THROUGH if you want to hear HDMI audio output trom your TV no sound will be heard from this receiver e f the video signal does not appear on your TV try adjusting the resolution settings on your component or dis play Note that some components such as video game units have resolutions that may not be converted In this case use an analog video connection Basic playback Playing an iPod This receiver has the iPod iPhone iPad USB terminal that will allow you to control playback of audio content from your iPod using the controls of this receiver Here we describe the procedure for playback on an iPod For playback on a USB device see Playing a USB device on page 40 amp Important e This receiver is compatible with the audio and video of the iPod nano 3G 4G 5G 6G audio only for the iPod nano 6G iPod touch 1G 2G 3G 4G iPhone iPhone 3G iPhone 3GS iPhone 4 iPhone 4S iPad and iPad 2 However some of the functions may be restricted for some models e This receiver has been developed and tested for the software version of iPod iPhone iPad indicated on the 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 in incompatibility with this receiver e iPod iPhone and iPad are licensed for reproduction of non copyrig
177. nvert off Digital In Out Section FANS VPI AUT AA coe 19 pin Not DVI EENEI AA AA 5 V 100 mA aa AA PAPAG APA USB2 0 High Speed Type A 5V 2 1 A iPod AA USB and Video Composite ANA AA ARA 5 V 100 mA WIRELESS LAN ADAPTER terminal L A REEL E NAA 5 V 600 mA Integrated Control Section Control KM 3 5 Mini jack MONO PN a AEE nt caret sce vk coe ood aan aa panei ae AN AA AA tremens High Active High Level 2 0 V Network Section AA 10 BASE T 100 BASE TX Miscellaneous Fie WS ment Seruan neea aE AEE A EREE upediee Ad E EOD EEA AT NE EEEE AC 120 V 60 Hz PIS AA AA AG AN 550 W AA an ANA ANG GA AA 0 2 W HDMI Setup Control OFF 0 3 W HDMI Setup Control ON DIMENSIONS aasa taena tirette 20008 Sa baga EEEE EEEE EREEREER E UhadAA AA ka EEEE E EEEE 435 mm W x 168 mm H x 362 5 mm D 17 3 16 in W x 6 5 8 in H x 14 5 16 in D Weight without package AA 9 9 kg 22 Ib Number of Furnished Parts MCACC Setup MICrophone AA RA 1 REMOTE CONTOUR GAY 1 AAA size IEC R 3 dry cell batterieS ssu nserennrrrrennnrrrrttnktrrrstk rrr r ntk rrr rt nrrrrEEEREEEIEEEREEENEEEREEEENEEEEEEEEEEEREEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEI 2 FFE OO a tt doen EE ee dtl math E E E A E idea eauanoben 1 Ane a O 1 AA GANAN AA NABA AA ATA 1 CD ROM Quick start guide Safety Brochure Warranty sheet Wy Note e Specifications and the design are subject to possible modifications without notice due to improvements e This product includes FontAvenue fonts
178. o 6113 6114 6115 6116 Macab 6040 Mediacom 6074 6029 Memorex 6112 Motorola 6074 6073 6072 6029 6122 6094 MTS 6094 Myrio 6077 6078 Noos 6040 Pace 6074 6029 6028 Regal 6072 6106 6083 Rogers 6029 Panasonic 6112 6083 Runco 6112 Paragon 6112 Samsung 6095 Penney 6112 Scientific Atlanta 6029 Philips 6012 6028 6027 6112 Pulsar 6112 Sejin 6077 Quasar 6112 Shaw 6074 Additional information Starcom 6122 Stargate 6122 Suddenlink 6074 6029 Supercable 6072 United Cable 6072 6122 US Electronics 6072 Videoway 6112 Zenith 6112 Time Warner 6074 6029 6058 Tivo 6076 Toshiba 6112 Cable Set Top Box Cable PVR Combination Pioneer 6029 6325 6328 Comcast 6074 6029 6083 6329 6076 Amino 6078 Cox 6074 6029 Bright House 6074 6029 Digeo 6081 6058 Cable One 6074 6029 Homecast 6024 Cablevision 6074 6029 Insight 6074 6029 Charter 6074 6029 6058 Knology 6029 Cisco 6029 6083 Mediacom 6074 6029 CD R Pioneer 5001 5053 5071 Philips 5054 Yamaha 5055 Tuner Pioneer 5060 Laser Disc Player Pioneer 5002 5003 Cassete Deck Pioneer 5058 5059 Digital Tape Pioneer 5057 MD Pioneer 5056 Network Audio Player Pioneer 5063 Game X Box 2313 AV Receiver Pioneer 5096 ID 1 5097 ID 2 5098 ID 3 5099 ID 4 Motorola 6074 6081 Supercable 6072 Myrio 6078 Time Warner 6074 6029 Pace 6029 6058 Panasonic 6083 Tivo 6076 Rogers 6029 Scientific Atlanta 6029 Shaw
179. o MCACC on page 33 the proce dure of Automatic MCACC Expert on page 72 or after fine adjusting at Manual MCACC setup on page 74 you can check your calibrated settings using the GUI screen 1 Press RECEIVER on the remote control then press HOME MENU A Graphical User Interface GUI screen appears on your TV Use and ENTER to navigate through the screens and select menu items Press RETURN to exit the current menu 2 Select MCACC Data Check from the Home Menu 3 Select the setting you want to check e Speaker Setting Used to check the settings of the speaker systems See Speaker Setting on page 76 for more on this e Channel Level Used to check the output level of the different speakers See Channel Level on page 6 for more on this e Speaker Distance Used to check the distance to the different speakers See Speaker Distance on page 76 for more on this e Standing Wave Used to check the standing wave control filter settings See Standing Wave on page for more on this e Acoustic Cal EQ Used to check the calibration values of the listening environment s frequency response See Acoustic Cal EQ on page 77 for more on this 4 Press RETURN to go back to the MCACC Data Check menu repeating steps 2 and 3 to check other settings 5 When you re finished press RETURN You will return to the Home Menu Speaker Setting Use this to display the speaker size and number of speakers See Speaker Setting on page
180. od the speakers will be pointed too inward We suggest you use this example of installation as reference when trying out different installation methods Step 4 Positioning and adjusting the subwoofer Placing the subwoofer between the center and front speakers makes even music Sources sound more natural if there is only one subwoofer it doesn t matter if it is placed on the left or right side The low bass sound output from the subwoofer is not directional and there is no need to adjust the height Normally the subwoofer is placed on the floor Put it in a position at which it will not cancel out the bass sound output from the other speakers Also note that placing it near a wall may result in sympathetic vibrations with the building that could excessively amplify the bass sound If the subwoofer must be installed near a wall place it at an angle so that it is not parallel to the wall surface This can help reduce any sympathetic vibrations but depending on the shape of the room this could result in stand ing waves However even if standing waves are generated their influence on the sound quality can be prevented using the Auto MCACC s standing wave control function page 75 Step 5 Default settings with the Auto MCACC Setup auto sound field correction function It is more effective to perform the Full Auto MCACC Setup page 33 procedure once the adjustments described above have been completed A Note e The distance to the sub
181. of speakers above the front left and right speakers adds expressiveness in the vertical direction to the previous horizontally oriented sound field The height channel strengthens the sound field s sense of three dimensionality and air producing presence and expansion DTS The DTS technologies are explained below See http www dts com for more detailed information DTS Digital Surround DTS Digital Surround is a 5 1 channel audio coding system from DTS Inc now widely used for DVD Video DVD Audio 5 1 music discs digital broadcasts and video games DTS HD Master Audio DTS HD Master Audio is a technology that delivers master audio sources recorded in a professional studio to listeners without any loss of data preserving audio quality DTS HD High Resolution Audio A high definition audio technology by which signals can be transferred over HDMI cables DTS ES DTS ES the ES stands for Extended Surround is a decoder that is capable of decoding both DIS ES Discrete 6 1 and DTS ES Matrix 6 1 encoded sources DTS Neo 6 DTS Neo 6 can generate 7 1 channel surround sound from any matrixed stereo source such as video or TV and from 5 1 channel sources Decoding A technology for converting digital signals that have been compressed upon recording by a digital signal process ing circuit etc into the original signals The term decoding or matrix decoding is also used for the technol ogy which converts 2 channel sound sources
182. ogic IIx MUSIC Up to 7 1 channel sound surround back especially suited to music sources e DO Pro Logic IIx GAME Up to 7 1 channel sound surround back especially suited to video games e NO PRO LOGIC 4 1 channel surround sound sound from the surround speakers is mono e NO Pro Logic liz HEIGHT Up to 7 1 channel sound front height e WIDE SURROUND MOVIE Up to 7 1 channel sound front wide especially suited to movie sources e WIDE SURROUND MUSIC Up to 7 1 channel sound front wide especially suited to music sources e Neo 6 CINEMA 7 1 channel sound surround back especially suited to movie sources e Neo 6 MUSIC 7 1 channel sound surround back especially suited to music sources e STEREO The audio is heard with your sound settings and you can still use the audio options With multichannel sources if you have connected surround back front height or front wide speakers you can select according to format e DO Pro Logic IIx MOVIE See above e DO Pro Logic IIx MUSIC See above e Dolby Digital EX Creates surround back channel sound for 5 1 channel sources and provides pure decoding for 6 1 channel sources like Dolby Digital Surround EX e DTS ES Matrix or DTS ES Discrete Allows you to hear 6 1 channel playback with DTS ES encoded sources e DTS Neo 6 Allows you to hear 6 1 channel playback with DTS encoded sources e Neo 6 Allows you to hear 6 1 channel playback e DO Pro Logic IIz HEIGHT See above e W
183. on The number of levels in a folder is more than 9 The audio files are copyrighted FAQ Remedy Turn the receiver s power on Wait about 60 seconds after the power turns on for network functions to start After this press Detection in AVNavigator to redetect the receiver Connect a LAN cable to the receiver or computer page 29 After this press Detection in AVNavigator to redetect the receiver Turn the router s power on After this press Detection in AVNavigator to redetect the receiver If your router does not support DHCP or UPnP the receiv er s IP address must be set in AVNavigator First set the IP address on the receiver then set the same address in AVNavigator page 82 After this press Detection in AVNavigator to redetect the receiver Check the computer s network settings security settings etc After this press Detection in AVNavigator to redetect the receiver Either refresh the page s display using the browser s refresh button or display a different page from the links so that the setting is transferred This is not a problem Perform the operation to authorize the blocked contents Download Adobe Flash Player from the Adobe site http www adobe com downloads If your version is old update it Contact your contracted provider Remedies Store the folders files in the FAT region Limit the maximum number of levels in a folder to 9 page 40 Copyr
184. on components on the network or listen to Internet radio stations you must turn on the DHCP server function of your router In case your router does not have the built in DHCP server function it is necessary to set up the network manually Otherwise you cannot play back audio files stored on components on the network or listen to Internet radio stations See Network Setup menu on page 82 for more on this Authorizing this receiver This receiver must be authorized to enable playback This happens automatically when the receiver makes a connection over the network to the PC If not please authorize this receiver manually on the PC The authorization or permission method for access varies depending on the type of server currently being connected For more information on authorizing this receiver refer to the instruction manual of your server Playback with NETWORK features Playback with Network functions amp Important e About one minute is required between turning the power on and completion of startup e When you play back audio files Connecting is displayed before playback starts The display may continue for several seconds depending on the type of file e n case a domain is configured in a Windows network environment you cannot access a PC on the network while you are logged onto the domain Instead of logging onto the domain log onto the local machine e There are cases where the time elapsed may not be correc
185. on of the speakers and view ing environment we recommend adjusting the settings manually Problems when using the Auto MCACC Setup If the room environment is not optimal for the Auto MCACC Setup too much background noise echo off the walls obstacles blocking the speakers from the microphone the final settings may be incorrect Check for household appliances air conditioner fridge fan etc that may be affecting the environment and switch them off if necessary If there are any instructions showing in the front panel display please follow them e Some older TVs may interfere with the operation of the microphone If this seems to be happening switch off the TV when doing the Auto MCACC Setup ce gt 9 Y 3 Basic Setup The Input Setup menu C6 c SSS Input function default and possible settings The terminals on the receiver generally correspond to the name of one of the input functions If you have con nected components to this receiver differently from or in addition to the defaults below see The Input Setup menu on page 35 to tell the receiver how you ve connected up The dots indicate possible assignments You only need to make settings in the Input Setup menu if you didn t hook up your digital equipment according to the default settings see Input function default and possible settings on page 35 In this case you need to tell the receiver what equipment is hooked up to which terminal so
186. on this information Sound Retriever Link May improve the quality of sound in a noisy source for example video tape with lots of background noise when switched on This only has an effect with 2 channel signal inputs This mode is effective for contents with a sampling frequency of 48 kHz or less Localizes dialog in the center channel to make it stand out from other background sounds in a TV or movie soundtrack By moving from UP1 through UP2 and UP3 up to UP4 you can make the sound source seem to relocate upwards Creates a wider dynamic range with digital sources like CDs DVDs or BDs Smoother more delicate musical expression can be achieved by requantizing 16 bit PCM or 20 bit compressed audio signals to 24 bit This mode is effective for contents with a sampling frequency of 48 kHz or less Specifies how dual mono encoded Dolby Digital soundtracks should be played Dual mono is not widely used but is sometimes necessary when two languages need to be sent to separate channels This is useful if you find there is a slight delay before OFF recognizes the PCM signal on a CD for instance When ON is selected noise may be output during playback of non PCM sources Please select another input signal if this is a problem Adjusts the level of dynamic range for movie soundtracks optimized for Dolby Digital DTS Dolby Digital Plus Dolby TrueHD DTS HD and DTS HD Master Audio you may need to use this feature when listen ing
187. on value for the selected channel stored at the selected MCACC preset and its graph are displayed 3 Press to highlight MCACC then use 1 4 to select the MCACC preset you want to check Acoustic Cal EQ Use this to display the calibration values for the frequency response of the various channels set in the different MCACC presets See Acoustic Calibration EQ Adjust on page 75 for more on this 1 Select Acoustic Cal EQ from the MCACC Data Check menu 2 When Ch is highlighted use 14 4 to select the channel The calibration value for the frequency response of the selected channel stored at the selected MCACC preset and its graph are displayed 3 Press to highlight MCACC then use 1 4 to select the MCACC preset you want to check The Advanced MCACC menu Data Management This system allows you to store up to six MCACC presets allowing you to calibrate your system for different listen ing positions or frequency adjustments for the same listening position This is useful for alternate settings to match the kind of source you re listening to and where you re sitting for example watching movies from a sofa or playing a video game close to the TV From this menu you can copy from one preset to another name presets for easier identification and clear any ones you don t need e This can be done in Automatically conducting optimum sound tuning Full Auto MCACC on page 33 or Automatic MCACC Expert on
188. onnection with other amps or an AV converter such as an HDMI switch can cause operational errors e Only connect components Blu ray Disc player etc you intend to use as a source to the HDMI input of this receiver Interrupting a direct connection with other amps or an AV converter such as an HDMI switch can cause operational errors e When the receiver s Control is turned ON even if the receiver s power is in the standby mode it is possible to output the audio and video signals from a player via HDMI to the TV without producing sound from the receiver but only when a Control with HDMI compatible component Blu ray Disc player etc and compatible TV are connected In this case the receiver s power turns on and the power and HDMI indicators light Using other functions Setting the Audio options AAAH AA geese PANAMAN NE KAN eee PAPANO NAKA ee emcee enc 58 Setting the Video OPTIONS sassisk ensia nS Eaa iarra aAA aera RE riria iisas reiasa 60 Switching the speaker terminal aaa AA AA 62 Using the MULTI ZONE COMtIONS aaa NAA AA AA 62 Using the sleep timer AA APAN PAREN ANE PAMANA AREA NAAPI ees ere eee 63 Dimming kae GA AA AA 63 Checking your system se TUN GS aa AN 63 Resetting NEGA aaa AA AA AA 63 Using other functions Setting the Audio options There are a number of additional sound settings you can make using the AUDIO PARAMETER menu The defaults if not stated are listed in bold Important e Note that if a setting
189. ons Sound Delay Dual Mono DRC SACD Gain LFE Attenuate Auto delay Digital Safety ExtendedStereo Other modes Effect Level ON SB FH ON Normal SB FH SMALL SMALL SMALL SMALL SMALLx2 YES IN REAR 80 Hz OFF Brightest AMP OFF OFF OFF s AUTO OFF LAST OFF FULL ON ON OFF 0 0 frame CH1 AUTO 0 dB 0 dB OFF OFF 90 50 Setting Default Center Width 3 DO PL II Music Options Dimension 0 Panorama OFF Neo 6 CINEMA 10 Neo 6 Options Center Image Neo 6 MUSIC 3 DO PL Ilz Options Height Gain MID Listening Mode 2 ch multi ch AUTO SURROUND All Inputs Listening Mode Headphones STEREO See also Setting the Audio options on page 58 for other default DSP settings MCACC MCACC Position Memory M1 MEMORY 1 Channel Level M1 to M6 0 0 dB Speaker Distance M1 to M6 10 00 ATT of all channels filters 0 0 dB Standing Wave M1 to M6 SWch Wide Trim 0 0 dB All channels bands 0 0 dB EQ Data M1 to M6 EQ Wide Trim 0 0 dB Using other functions Controlling the rest of your system About the Remote Setup MENU 0 AA AA AA enne 66 Operating multiple FECCIVENS 2 nak anan kan ka ceccece ccdeetecceeceucncecueteeceecateceeeecedecesceececececedeceececcebdocecseedss 66 Setting the remote to control other components mmanananan anan anan an aNKNKNANAKAKAKAKAKAKAKAKAKAKKKKKA 66 Selecting preset codes directly ANNA AA NA AA AA AAAAAAA 66 Programming signals from other rem
190. ore you start Checking what s in the box Please check that you ve received the following supplied accessories e Setup microphone cable 5 m 16 4 ft e Remote control unit e AAA size IEC ROS dry cell batteries to confirm system operation x2 e AM loop antenna e FM wire antenna e iPod cable e CD ROM e Quick start guide e Safety Brochure e Warranty sheet Installing the receiver e When installing this unit make sure to put it on a level and stable surface e Don t install it on the following places onacolor TV the screen may distort near a cassette deck or close to a device that gives off a magnetic field This may interfere with the sound in direct sunlight in damp or wet areas in extremely hot or cold areas in places where there is vibration or other movement in places that are very dusty in places that have hot fumes or oils Such as a kitchen e Do not touch this receiver s bottom panel while the power is on or just after it is turned off The bottom panel becomes hot when the power is on or right after it is turned off and could cause burns Loading the batteries The batteries included with the unit are to check initial operations they may not last over a long period We rec ommend using alkaline batteries that have a longer life A WARNING e Do not use or store batteries in direct sunlight or other excessively hot place such as inside a car or near a heater
191. orite MCACC preset memory Adjusts the delay time of the overall sound Plays compressed sound with high sound quality Dual monaural audio setting Decreases the analog input signal level to reduce distortion Creates a virtual Surround back channel sound for playback Creates a virtual height channel sound for playback Creates a virtual wide channel sound for playback Plays with a sound field suited for 3D images Operable settings items Descriptions Other functions INPUT SELECT INPUT SELECTOR Switches the input 38 VOLUME MUTE Use to set the listening volume 38 LISTENING MODE Only Pioneer recommended modes can be selected 44 PQLS Plays using the PQLS function 56 PHASE Phase Control Plays with phase shifting in the low range corrected 4T SOUND RETRIEVER AIR Kaka biga un naa PORT and plays compressed sound 43 iPod iPhone iPad DIRECT Switches the input to iPod USB and sets the mode allowing operation 39 CONTROL from the iPod 4 When you re finished press RETURN You will return to the Home Menu About the Home Menu This receiver s Home Menu HOME MENU can be used to make various settings and to check and adjust items that have been set To display the Home Menu screen press RECEIVER on the remote control then press HOME MENU HOME MENU AN RECEIVER 2 MCACC Data Check 3 Data Management 4 System Setup 5 Network Information 6 Operation Mode Setup advanced Return 5 A Graphi
192. osed to high humidity or direct sunlight or strong artificial light D3 4 2 1 7c _A1_En If the AC plug of this unit does not match the AC outlet you want to use the plug must be removed and appropriate one fitted Replacement and mounting of an AC plug on the power supply cord of this unit Should be performed only by qualified service personnel If connected to an AC outlet the cut off plug can cause severe electrical shock Make sure it is properly disposed of after removal The equipment should be disconnected by removing the mains plug from the wall socket when left unused for a long period of time for example when on vacation D3 4 2 2 1a_A1_En CAUTION The STANDBY ON switch on this unit will not completely shut off all power from the AC outlet Since the power cord serves as the main disconnect device for the unit you will need to unplug it from the AC outlet to shut down all power Therefore make sure the unit has been installed so that the power cord can be easily unplugged trom the AC outlet in case of an accident To avoid fire hazard the power cord should also be unplugged from the AC outlet when left unused for a long period of time for example when on vacation D3 4 2 2 2a _A1_En IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Read these instructions Keep these instructions Heed all warnings Follow all instructions Do not use this apparatus near water Clean only with dry cloth Do not block any ventilat
193. ot be tuned to more than one station at a time Therefore changing the station in one zone also changes the station in the other zone Please be careful not to change stations when recording a radio broadcast 4 When Speaker System is set to ZONE 2 use the MASTER VOLUME dial to adjust the volume for the sub zone 5 When you re finished press MULTI ZONE CONTROL again to return to the main zone controls You can also press MULTI ZONE ON OFF on the front panel to switch off all output to the sub zone e You won t be able to switch the main zone off completely unless you ve switched off the MULTI ZONE control first e f you don t plan to use the MULTI ZONE feature for a while turn off the power in both the sub and main rooms so that this receiver is in standby MULTI ZONE remote controls Press the remote control s ZONE 2 to operate the ZONE 2 The following table shows the possible MULTI ZONE remote controls Button s What it does O Switches on off power in the sub zone INPUT SELECT Use to select the input function in the sub zone l Use to select the input function directly this may not work for some functions in the sub Input function buttons Zone VOLUME E Use to set the listening volume in the sub zone lt a gt MUTE Mutes the sound or restores the sound if it has been muted adjusting the volume also lt a gt restores the sound a Youcan only use this button when Speaker System is set to ZONE 2 cor it
194. ote controls cccccccceceeeseseeeeeeeeeseeeeesesneneneeeeeeeeenenanaes 67 Erasing one of the remote control button settings annaaanananananaaaaananananununnnananananan 67 Erasing all learnt settings that are in one input FUNCTION cceceeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeneneneneneneneess 67 Direct On ON aa AA AA a 68 About the ALL ZONE STBY All Zone Standby and DISCRETE ON Discrete On functions 68 Resetting the remote control settings 000700 mmaanauuaanaaanananaaaaanasaKANANNNNNNNNN NABA AA NANA NAAKKKKN 68 Controlling components ADA 69 Controlling the rest of your system About the Remote Setup menu The Remote Setup mode is set by pressing the number button while pressing RCU SETUP The different items on the Remote Setup menu are described below For their setting procedures refer to the explanations for the respective items What it does Preset codes can be set for the various input functions The remote control codes of a number of other devices including products of other brands are preset in the remote control to allow these devices to be operated See Selecting preset codes directly on page 66 If the desired operations cannot be performed even though you have set the preset codes the remote control signals of other devices can be learned directly See Programming signals from other remote controls on page 67 This is a setting for changing only the remote control
195. other component are con Can t adjust the Fine Speaker Dis nected with different cords in Setting the Video options on page 60 you must connect tance setting properly your TV to this receiver using the same type of video cable as you used to connect your The display shows KEY LOCK ON video component For the component video input however signals are only output from when you try to make settings the HDMI output so when using the component video input set V CONV to ON Most recent settings have been Make sure the input assignment is correct for components connected using component pia video or HDMI cables see The Input Setup menu on page 35 Check the video output settings of the source component The various system settings are not Check that the video input you selected on your TV is correct MUNA i i Some components such as video game units have resolutions that may not be con verted If adjusting this receiver s Resolution setting in Setting the Video options on page Coralia liteninatedes or 60 and or the resolution settings on your component or display doesn t work try switch HOME MENU items cannot be ing V CONV in Setting the Video options on page 60 to OFF NATATAE Noisy intermittent or distorted Sometimes a video deck may output a noisy video signal during scanning for example picture or the video quality may Just be poor with some video game units for example The picture quality may also depend on the settings
196. p 720p 1080i 1080p 1080p24 HDMI video signals f This adjustment is only possible when 480i signals are being input from the composite video jacks g e Ifthe image doesn t match your monitor type adjust the aspect ratio on the source component or on the monitor e This setting is only displayed when 480i p or 576i p video signals are being input 44 Switching the speaker terminals If you selected Normal SB FH Normal SB FW or Speaker B at Speaker system setting on page 80 you can switch between speakers using the SPEAKERS button If you selected Front Bi Amp or ZONE 2 the button will simply switch your main speaker terminals on or off 1 Press RECEIVER to the receiver operation mode 2 Use SPEAKERS to select a speaker system setting As mentioned above if you have selected Front Bi Amp or ZONE 2 the button will simply switch your main speaker terminal A on or off Press repeatedly to choose a speaker terminal option When you select Normal SB FH you can select from e SP SB FH ON Surround back or front height channels are added to the front center and surround chan nels maximum 5 channels and a maximum of 7 channels are output The surround back and front height channels are switched automatically according to the audio input signal e SP SB ON Surround back channels are added to the front center and surround channels maximum 5 channels and a maximum of 7 channels are output e SP FH
197. page 72 either of which you should have already completed 1 Press RECEIVER on the remote control then press HOME MENU A Graphical User Interface GUI screen appears on your TV Use and ENTER to navigate through the screens and select menu items Press RETURN to exit the current menu 2 Select Data Management from the Home Menu 3 Select the setting you want to adjust e Memory Rename Name your MCACC presets for easy identification see Renaming MCACC presets on page 77 e MCACC Memory Copy Copy settings from one MCACC preset to another see Copying MCACC preset data on page 71 e MCACC Memory Clear Clear any MCACC presets that you don t want see Clearing MCACC presets on page 78 Renaming MCACC presets If you have several different MCACC presets that you re using you may want to rename them for easier identification 1 Select Memory Rename from the Data Management setup menu 2 Select the MCACC preset you want to rename then select an appropriate preset name Use R74 to select the preset then to select a preset name 3 Repeat for as many MCACC presets as necessary then press RETURN when you re finished You will return to the Data Management setup menu Copying MCACC preset data If you want to manually adjust the Acoustic Calibration EQ see Manual MCACC setup on page 74 we recom mend copying your current settings to an unused MCACC preset Instead of just a flat EQ curve this w
198. ph shows the 3 When you re finished press RETURN characteristics with the effect of the standing waves eliminated By contrast the Reverb Measurement function measures the reverberations without controlling the standing waves so the graph indi You will return to the Manual MCACC setup menu kaaa cates the reverb characteristics including the effect of the standing waves If you wish to check the reverb characteristics of the room itself with the standing waves as such we recommend using the Note Reverb Measurement function e Changing the frequency curve of one channel too drastically will affect the overall balance If the speaker bal e Advanced EQ Setup Use this to select the time period that will be used for frequency adjustment and ance seems uneven you can raise or lower channel levels using test tones with the TRIM feature Use to calibration based on the reverb measurement of your listening area Note that customizing system calibra select TRIM then use 74 to raise or lower the channel level for the current speaker tion using this setup will alter the settings you made in Automatically conducting optimum sound tuning Full Auto MCACC on page 33 or Automatic MCACC Expert on page 72 and is not necessary if you re satisfied with these settings 3 If you selected Reverb Measurement select EQ ON or EQ OFF and then START The following options determine how the reverb characteristics of your listening area are disp
199. plifiers receivers for the sub zones they can also be set to standby simultaneously e n order to set the power of amplifiers receivers connected to sub zones to the standby mode the connected amplifiers receivers must be installed or connected in such a way that they can receive remote control signals e The power of the amplifiers receivers can be switched to standby with this operation even when using multiple Pioneer amplifiers receivers and their Remote Control Mode have been changed DISCRETE ON Discrete On The Discrete On function lets you perform a series of operations switching to the input you want to play while turning the receiver s power on When the receiver is installed in an AV rack etc and you cannot tell whether the power is set to the on or the standby mode this operation is handy because it allows you to switch to the selected input without switching the receiver s power to standby even if the power is on when the operation is performed Using All Zone Standby 1 Press ALL ZONE STBY DISCRETE ON The LED continues to flash 2 Press RECEIVER The receiver s power switches to standby and all zones are turned off Using Discrete On 1 Press ALL ZONE STBY DISCRETE ON The LED continues to flash 2 Press an input function button you want to play The receiver s power turns on if it was already on it stays on without turning off and the input switches to the input selected here Resetting the remote
200. pling frequency of 48 kHz or less e You can t use the Virtual Height mode when the headphones are connected to this receiver or when any of the stereo Front Stage Surround Advance Sound Retriever Air or Stream Direct modes is selected e You can only use the Virtual Height mode if the surround speakers are on and the FH setting is set to NO It can also not be used when playing signals containing actual front height channel information e This mode is effective for contents with a sampling frequency of 48 kHz or less e You can t use the Virtual Wide mode when the headphones are connected to this receiver or when any of the stereo Front Stage Surround Advance Sound Retriever Air or Stream Direct modes is selected e You can only use the Virtual Wide mode if the surround speakers are on and the FW setting is set to NO It can also not be used when playing signals containing actual front wide channel information e This mode is effective for contents with a sampling frequency of 48 kHz or less m e This mode is effective for contents with a sampling frequency of 48 kHz or less e You can t use the Virtual Depth mode when the headphones are connected to this receiver or Stream Direct modes is selected Setting the Video options There are a number of additional picture settings you can make using the VIDEO PARAMETER menu The defaults if not stated are listed in bold Important e Note that if an option ca
201. plitude clarity and presence of the sound signal Ifa crest of a wave meets a trough then the sound will be out of phase and an unreliable sound image will be produced e For discs created with standards other than Phase Control the LFE channel is delayed upon recording in the first place Phase Control Plus function corrects for phase shifting on such discs For instructions on setting the Phase Control Plus see Setting the Audio options on page 58 If your subwoofer has a phase control switch set it to the plus sign or 0 However the effect you can actually feel when PHASE CONTROL is set to ON on this receiver depends on the type of your subwoofer Set your Subwoofer to maximize the effect It is also recommended you try changing the orientation or the place of your subwoofer Set the built in lowpass filter switch of your subwoofer to off If this cannot be done on your subwoofer set the cutoff frequency to a higher value If the speaker distance is not properly set you may not have a maximized PHASE CONTROL effect e The PHASE CONTROL mode cannot be set to ON in the following cases When headphones are plugged in When the PURE DIRECT mode is switched on When the HDMI audio output parameter is set to THROUGH in Setting the Setting the Audio options on page b8 Playback with NETWORK features BEV ERO CI OU sama 49 Playback with Network fUNCtiONS cccceeeeseseseeeeeeeeeeeeesnaeeeseeesnse
202. r disconnect the power cord then reconnect properly After this perform the Full Auto MCACC procedure again fthe connections were right select GO NEXT and continue 7 Make sure OK is selected then press ENTER A progress report is displayed on screen while the receiver outputs more test tones to determine the optimum receiver settings Again try to be as quiet as possible while this is happening It may take 3 to 10 minutes 8 The Full Auto MCACC Setup procedure is completed and the Home Menu menu reappears automatically Be sure to disconnect the microphone from this receiver upon completion of the Full Auto MCACC Setup The settings made in the Full Auto MCACC Setup should give you excellent surround sound from your system but it is also possible to adjust these settings manually using The Advanced MCACC menu on page 71 or The System Setup and Other Setup menus on page 79 e Depending on the characteristics of your room sometimes identical speakers with cone sizes of around 12 cm 5 inches will end up with different size settings You can correct the setting manually using the Manual speaker setup on page 80 e The subwoofer distance setting may be farther than the actual distance from the listening position This set ting should be accurate taking delay and room characteristics into account and generally does not need to be changed e f Full Auto MCACC Setup measurement results are incorrect due to the interacti
203. r System setting Front Bi Amp Bi amping connection of the front speakers for high sound quality with 5 2 channel surround sound Front Bi Amp E 5 2 channel surround system amp ZONE 2 connection Multi Zone e Speaker System setting ZONE 2 With these connections you can simultaneously enjoy 5 2 channel surround sound in the main zone with stereo playback on another component in ZONE 2 The selection of input devices is limited Main zone ZONE 2 Sub zone Other speaker connections e Your favorite speaker connections can be selected even if you have fewer than 5 2 speakers except front left right speakers e When not connecting a subwoofer connect speakers with low frequency reproduction capabilities to the front channel The subwoofer s low frequency component is played from the front speakers so the speakers could be damaged e After connecting be sure to conduct the Full Auto MCACC speaker environment setting procedure See Automatically conducting optimum sound tuning Full Auto MCACC on page 33 Connecting your equipment Placing the speakers Refer to the chart below for placement of the speakers you intend to connect FHL pi _ FHR UY ng i 30 pa e Place the surround speakers at 120 from the center If you 1 use the surround back speaker and 2 don t use the front height speakers front wide speakers we recommend placing the surround speaker right beside you
204. rces e EXPANDED Creates an extra wide stereo field e TV SURROUND Provides surround sound for both mono and stereo TV sources e ADVANCED GAME Suitable for video games e SPORTS Suitable for sports programs e CLASSICAL Gives a large concert hall type sound e ROCK POP Creates a live concert sound for rock and or pop music e UNPLUGGED Suitable for acoustic music sources e EXT STEREO Gives multichannel sound to a stereo source using all of your speakers e F S SURR FOCUS Use to provide a rich surround sound effect directed to the center of where the front left and right speakers sound projection area converges e F S SURR WIDE Use to provide a surround sound effect to a wider area than FOCUS mode FOCUS position WIDE position Recommended Front left speaker Front left speaker Front right speaker Front right speaker e SOUND RETRIEVER AIR Suitable for listening to the sound from a bluetooth wireless technology device The SOUND RETRIEVER AIR listening mode can only be selected when the ADAPTER PORT input e PHONES SURR When listening through headphones you can still get the effect of overall surround OY Note e When an Advanced Surround listening mode is selected the effect level can be adjusted using the EFFECT parameter in Setting the Audio options on page 58 However with F S SURR FOCUS F S SURR WIDE and SOUND RETRIEVER AIR the effect level cannot be adjusted ral Surround sound effects u
205. res that all video sources are output through the HDMI OUT terminal If the TV is only connected to the receiver s composite VIDEO MONITOR OUT jacks all the other video devices must be connected through composite connections If several video components are assigned to the same input function see The Input Setup menu on page 35 the converter gives priority to HDMI component then composite in that order Terminal for connection with TV monitor Terminal for connection with source device HDMI IN COMPONENT VIDEO IN VIDEO IN HDMI OUT High picture quality a Video signals can be output VIDEO MONITOR OUT Bi Note e The only exception is HDMI since this resolution cannot be downsampled you must connect your monitor TV to the receiver s HDMI output when connecting this video source e f the video signal does not appear on your TV try adjusting the resolution settings on your component or dis play Note that some components such as video game units have resolutions that may not be converted In this case try switching Digital Video Conversion in Setting the Video options on page 60 OFF e The signal input resolutions that can be converted from the component video input for the HDMI output are 4801 576i 480p 576p 720p and 1080i 1080p signals cannot be converted This item incorporates copy protection technology that is protected by U S patents and other intellectual property rights of Rovi Corpora
206. riate authorization may invalidate the user s right to operate the equipment D8 10 2_A1_En D8 10 1 2_A1_En WARNING Handling the cord on this product or cords associated with accessories sold with the product may 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 P5_B1_En IMPORTANT NOTICE THE MODEL NUMBER AND SERIAL NUMBER OF THIS EQUIPMENT ARE ON THE REAR OR BOTTOM RECORD THESE NUMBERS ON YOUR ENCLOSED WARRANTY CARD AND KEEP IN A SAFE PLACE FOR FUTURE REFERENCE D36 AP9 1_A1_En CAUTION This product satisfies FCC regulations when shielded cables and connectors are used to connect the unit to other equipment To prevent electromagnetic interference with electric appliances such as radios and televisions use shielded cables and connectors for connections D8 10 3a_A1_En This product is for general household purposes Any failure due to use for other than household purposes such as long term use for business purposes in a restaurant or use in a car or ship and which requires repair will be charged for even during the warranty period K041_A1_En This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES 003 D8 10 1 3_A1_En CAUTION HOT SURFACE DO NOT TOUCH The top surface over the internal heatsink may become hot when operating this product
207. rictions set Operation Mode to Expert see Operation Mode Setup on page 36 Professional Calibration EQ graphical output Symptom The reverb characteristics graph after EQ calibration does not appear entirely flat EQ adjustments made using the Manual MCACC setup do not appear to change the reverb characteristics graph after EQ calibration Lower frequency response curves do not seem to have been calibrated for SMALL speakers Remedy There are cases where the graph does not appear flat even when selecting ALL CH ADJ in the Auto MCACC Setup due to adjustments made to compensate for room character istics to achieve optimal sound Areas of the graph may appear identical before and after when there is little or no adjustment needed The graph may appear to have shifted vertically when comparing before and after mea surements Despite level adjustments being made the filters used for analysis may not display these adjustments in the reverb characteristics graph after EQ calibration However these adjustments are taken into account by the filters dedicated to overall system calibration Low frequencies used in bass management the subwoofer channel will not change for speakers that have been specified as SMALL in the configuration or do not output these frequencies Calibration is performed but due to your speakers low frequency limitations no measur able sound is output for display
208. rom 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 Apple lossless encoding is not supported d Uncompressed FLAC files are not supported Pioneer does not guarantee playback Photo files Category Extension Format Meeting the following conditions JPEG Jpg e Baseline JPEG format e Y Cb Cr 4 2 2 Basic playback Listening to the radio The following steps show you how to tune in to FM and AM radio broadcasts using the automatic search and manual step tuning functions If you already know the frequency of the station you want see Tuning directly to a station below Once you are tuned to a station you can memorize the frequency for recall later see Saving station presets on page 41 for more on how to do this 1 Press TUNER to select the tuner 2 Use BAND to change the band FM or AM if necessary 3 Tune to a station There are three ways to do this e Automatic tuning To search for stations in the currently selected band press and hold TUNE for about a second The receiver will start searching for the next station stopping when it has found one Repeat to search for other stations e Manual tuning To change the frequency one step at a time press TUNE e High speed tuning Press and hold TUNE for high speed tuning Release the button at the freque
209. rs in your main speaker sys tem A setup e Normal SB FW Select for normal home theater use with front wide speakers in your main speaker system A setup e Speaker B Select to use the B speaker terminals to listen to stereo playback in another room see Switching the speaker terminals on page 62 e Front Bi Amp Select this setting if you re bi amping your front speakers see Bi amping your speakers on page 20 e ZONE 2 Select to use the surround back speaker terminals for an independent system in another zone see Using the MULTI ZONE controls on page 62 3 If you selected Normal SB FH Normal SB FW or Speaker B in Step 2 select the placement of the surround speakers Ina 7 1 channel surround system with surround speakers placed directly at the sides of the listening position the surround sound of 5 1 channel sources is heard from the side This function mixes the sound of the surround speakers with the surround back speakers so that the surround sound is heard from diagonally to the rear as it should be Depending on the positions of the speakers and the sound source in some cases it may not be possible to achieve good results In this case set the setting to ON SIDE or IN REAR e ON SIDE Select when the surround speakers is positioned right beside you e IN REAR Select when the surround speaker is positioned obliquely behind you 4 When Setting Change is displayed select Yes If No is selected the setting is
210. rtyme 1000 Craig 1002 1003 Curtis Mathes 1000 1002 1004 Cybernex 1002 CyberPower 1017 Daewoo 1005 DBX 1000 Dell 1017 DIRECTV 1016 1020 1022 1023 1024 1027 1030 1031 Dish Network 1029 Dishpro 1029 Durabrand 1018 Dynatech 1005 Echostar 1029 Electrohome 1003 Electrophonic 1003 Emerson 1003 1004 1005 Expressvu 1029 Fisher 1001 Fuji 1004 Funai 1005 CD Pioneer 5000 5011 5070 AKAI 5043 Asuka 5045 Denon 5019 Fisher 5048 Goldstar 5040 Hitachi 5042 Garrard 1005 Gateway 1017 GE 1002 1004 GOI 1029 Goldstar 1000 1003 Gradiente 1005 Harley Davidson 1005 Harman Kardon 1000 Headquarter 1001 Hewlett Packard 1017 HNS 1016 Howard Computers 1017 HP 1017 HTS 1029 Hughes Network Systems 1016 1020 1022 1023 1024 Humax 1016 1020 Hush 1017 IBUYPOWER 1017 Instant Replay 1004 JC Penney 1000 1001 1002 1003 1004 JCL 1004 JVC 1000 1001 1020 1029 Kenwood 1000 1001 Kodak 1003 1004 LG 1003 Linksys 1017 Lloyd s 1005 LXI 1003 Magnavox 1004 1018 Magnin 1003 Marantz 1000 1001 1004 Marta 1003 Media Center PC 1017 MEI 1004 Memorex 1001 1002 1003 1004 1005 1018 1019 MGN Technology 1002 Kenwood 5020 5021 5031 Luxman 5049 Marantz 5033 Onkyo 5017 5018 5030 5050 Panasonic 5036 Philips 5022 5032 5044 Additional information Microsoft 1017 Mind 1017 Mitsubishi 1010 Motorola 1004 MTC 1002 Multitech 1002 1005 NEC 1000 1001 Ni
211. s Proxy Hostname Proxy Port This setting is required when you connect this receiver to the Internet via a proxy server Enter the IP address of your proxy server in the Proxy Hostname field Also enter the port number of your proxy server in the Proxy Port field 1 Select IP Address Proxy from the Network Setup menu 2 Select the DHCP setting you want When you select ON the network is automatically set up and you do not need to follow Steps 3 Proceed with Step 4 If there is no DHCP server on the network and you select ON this receiver will use its own Auto IP function to determine the IP address e The IP address determined by the Auto IP function is 169 254 X X You cannot listen to an Internet radio sta tion if the IP address is set for the Auto IP function 3 Enter the IP Address Subnet Mask Default Gateway Primary DNS Server and Secondary DNS Server Press to select a number and to move the cursor 4 Select OFF or ON for the Enable Proxy Server setting to deactivate or activate the proxy server In case you select OFF proceed with Step 7 In case you select ON on the other hand proceed with Step 5 5 Enter the address of your proxy server or the domain name Use to select a character to set the position and ENTER to confirm your selection 6 Enter the port number of your proxy server Use to select a character to set the position and ENTER to
212. s of your B uetooth wireless technology device e Pairing is required when you first use the B uetooth wireless technology device and B uetooth ADAPTER e To enable B uetooth communication pairing should be done with both your system and bluetooth wireless technology device Receiver function Operation Mode This receiver is equipped with a great number of functions and settings The Operation Mode feature is provided tor users who find it difficult to master all these functions and settings 14 Features index Operation Mode See Operation Mode Setup on page 36 AVNavigator See About using AVNavigator included CD ROM on page 9 Full Auto MCACC See Automatically conducting optimum sound tuning Full Auto MCACC on page 33 Automatic MCACC Expert See Automatic MCACC Expert on page 72 Manual MCACC setup See Manual MCACC setup on page 74 PQLS See Setting the POLS function on page 56 Phase Control See Better sound using Phase Control on page 47 Standing Wave See Setting the Audio options on page 58 Phase Control Plus See Setting the Audio options on page 58 Auto Sound Retriever See Setting the Audio options on page 58 ALC Auto Level Control See Auto playback on page 45 Front Stage Surround Advance See Enjoying various types of playback using the listening modes on page 45 Sound Retriever Air See Enjoying various types of playback using the listening modes on page 45 Dialog Enhancement See
213. s technology apparatus is near the unit If shows an error ated Sound from the Bluetooth wire such an object is near the unit set the unit far from it Or stop using the object emitting less technology device is not emitted the electromagnetic waves or the sound is interrupted Check that the B uetooth wireless technology device is not too far from the unit and that obstructions are not set between the B uetooth wireless technology device and the unit Set the Bluetooth wireless technology device and the unit so that the distance between them is less than about 10 m 83 ft and no obstructions exist between them Check that the B uetooth ADAPTER and the ADAPTER PORT of the unit are correctly connected The Bluetooth wireless technology device may not be set to the communication mode supporting the Bluetooth wireless technology Check the setting of the Bluetooth wireless technology device Check that pairing is correct The pairing setting was deleted from this unit or the B ue tooth wireless technology device Reset the pairing Check that the profile is correct Use a B uetooth wireless technology device that supports A2DP profile and AVRCP profile After using the Auto MCACC Setup the speaker size setting is incorrect Video Symptom Remedy No image is output when an inputis Check the video connections of the source component selected For HDMI or when V CONV is set to OFF and a TV and an
214. s that affect the phase dipole speakers reflective speakers etc it may not be possible to properly identify the polarity There may have been some low frequency noise in the room from an air conditioner motor etc Switch off all other appliances in the room and use Auto MCACC Setup again Depending on a number of factors bass reproduction capabilities of the speakers room size speaker placement etc this may occur in some cases Change the speaker setting manually in Speaker Setting on page 80 and use the ALL Keep SP System option for the Auto MCACC menu in Automatic MCACC Expert on page 72 if this is a recurring problem Check that the speakers are all in phase make sure the positive and negative terminals are matched up properly With the receiver in standby press O STANDBY ON for about 5 seconds while holding down SPEAKERS to disable the key lock The power cord was disconnected from the wall while adjusting this setting Settings are only stored if all the zones are turned off Turn off all the zones before unplug ging the power cord Do not pull out the power cord while conducting the settings The settings will be stored when both the main zone and sub zone turn off Turn off all zones before pulling out the power cord When Operation Mode is set to Basic the Pioneer recommended settings are made and not all of the functions can be used To use all of the functions without rest
215. select 0 Using other functions Setting What it does Option s Specifies the aspect ratio when input signals are output atthe HOMI THROUGH ne ect output Make your desired settings while checking each setting on your display if the image doesn t match your monitor type cropping NORMAL or black bands appear a e Ifthe video picture deteriorates when this settings is switched ON switch it OFF e When connected to a video device using the component video input set this setting to ON and watch with the HDMI output b When set to a resolution with which the TV monitor is not compatible no picture is output Also in some cases no picture will be output due to copyright protection signals In this case change the setting e When AUTO is selected the resolution is selected automatically according to the capacity of the TV monitor connected by HDMI When PURE is selected the signals are output with the same resolution as when input see About the video converter on page 22 c This setting is valid for HDMI output e P MOTION is disabled when PCINEMA is set to ON e This setting have the effect only for pictures recorded in the interlaced scan format 480i 576i or 1080i signals d Adjustment is not possible unless V ADJ Advanced Video Adjust is set to MEMORY e This setting is only displayed when the video signals below are being input 480i 576i 480p 576p 720p 1080i analog video signals 480i 576i 480p 576
216. seseaeeeseeeenseseaeeeeeeesnsensseanenes 50 About network playback Cates AA ANA ee 51 About playable file TOMAS AA AASA 53 Playback with NETWORK features Introduction This receiver is equipped with the LAN terminal and you can enjoy the following features by connecting your components to these terminals Listening to Internet radio stations You can select and listen to your favorite Internet radio station from the list of Internet radio stations created edited and managed by the vl uner database service exclusively for use with the Pioneer products See Playback with Network functions on page 50 and Listening to Internet radio stations on page 50 Playback the music files stored in PCs You can playback a lot of musics stored in your PCs using this unit e Besides a PC you can also play back audio files stored on your other components with the built in media server function based on DLNA 1 0 or DLNA 1 5 framework and protocols i e network capable hard disks and audio systems See Playback with Network functions on page 50 and Playing back audio tiles stored on components on the network on page 51 Listening to SiriusXM or Pandora See Listening to SiriusXM Internet Radio on page 51 See Listening to Pandora Internet Radio on page 51 A Note e To listen to Internet radio stations you must sign a contract with an ISP Internet Service Provider beforehand e Photo or video files cannot be played ba
217. sing just the front speakers and the subwoofer Using Stream Direct Use the Stream Direct modes when you want to hear the truest possible reproduction of a source All unneces sary signal processing is bypassed and you re left with the pure analog or digital sound source Processing differs depending on the input signal and whether or not surround back speakers are connected For details see Auto Surround ALC and Stream Direct with different input signal formats on page 96 While listening to a source press AUTO ALC DIRECT AUTO SURR ALC STREAM DIRECT to select the mode you want Check the digital format indicators in the front panel display to see how the source is being processed e AUTO SURROUND See Auto playback on page 4b e ALC Listening in Auto level control mode page 45 e DIRECT Plays back sound from the source with the least modification next to PURE DIRECT With DIRECT the only modifications added to PURE DIRECT playback are calibration of the sound field by the MCACC sys tem and the Phase Control effect e PURE DIRECT Plays back unmodified sound from source with only minimal digital treatment GY Note e When listening through headphones you can select ALC or PURE DIRECT mode only The Front Stage Surround Advance F S SURR FOCUS and F S SURR WIDE function allows you to create natu Listening to your system Selecting MCACC presets e Default setting MEMORY 1 If you have calibrated your syste
218. software network connection may be blocked Pioneer is not responsible for any malfunction of the player and or the NETWORK features due to communica e Even when encoded in a compatible format some files may not play correctly tion error malfunctions associated with your network connection and or your PC or other connected equipment e Movie or Photo files cannot be played back Please contact your PC manufacturer or Internet service provider e There are cases where you cannot listen to an Internet radio station even if the station can be selected from a Windows Media js a trademark of Microsoft Corporation list of radio stations Content playable over a network This product includes technology owned by Microsoft Corporation and cannot be used or distributed without a e Some functions may not be supported depending on the server type or version used license from Microsoft Licensing Inc e Supported file formats vary by server As such files not supported by your server are not displayed on this unit Microsoft Windows 7 Windows Vista Windows XP Windows 2000 Windows Millennium Edition Windows 98 For more information check with the manufacturer of your server and WindowsNT are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and or other countries Disclaimer for Third Party Content ACCESS TO THIRD PARTY CONTENT SERVICES INCLUDING ALL ASSOCIATED FEATURES AND FUNC
219. ss LAN converter AS WL300 Connecting an IR receiver If you keep your stereo components in a closed cabinet or shelving unit or you wish to use the sub zone remote control in another zone you can use an optional IR receiver such as a Niles or Xantech unit to control your system instead of the remote sensor on the front panel of this receiver e Remote operation may not be possible if direct light from a strong fluorescent lamp is shining on the IR receiver remote sensor window e Note that other manufacturers may not use the IR terminology Refer to the manual that came with your com ponent to check for IR compatibility e f using two remote controls at the same time the IR receiver s remote sensor takes priority over the remote sensor on the front panel Connecting your equipment 1 Connect the IR receiver sensor to the IR IN jack on the rear of this receiver Closet or shelving unit Non Pioneer component IR receiver 2 Connect the IR IN jack of another component to the IR OUT jack on the rear of this receiver to link it to the IR receiver Please see the manual supplied with your IR receiver for the type of cable necessary for the connection Plugging in the receiver Only plug in after you have connected all your components to this receiver including the speakers A CAUTION e Handle the power cord by the plug part Do not pull out the plug by tugging the cord and never touch the power cord when your
220. t If you re doing this for the first time you might want to make these settings in order e Fine Channel Level Make fine adjustments to the overall balance of your speaker system see Fine Channel Level on page 74 e Fine SP Distance Make precise delay settings for your speaker system see Fine Speaker Distance on page 14 e Standing Wave Control overly resonant low frequencies in your listening room see Standing Wave on page 75 The last two settings are specifically for customizing the parameters explained in Acoustic Calibration EQ Adjust on page 7b e EQ Adjust Manually adjust the frequency balance of your speaker system while listening to test tones see Acoustic Calibration EQ Adjust on page 75 e EQ Professional Calibrate your system based on the direct sound coming from the speakers and make detailed settings according to your room s reverb characteristics see Acoustic Calibration EQ Professional on page 75 Fine Channel Level e Default setting 0 0dB all channels You can achieve better surround sound by properly adjusting the overall balance of your speaker system You can adjust the Channel Level of each speaker in 0 5 dB increments The following setting can help you make detailed adjustments that you may not achieve using the Manual speaker setup on page 80 1 Select Fine Channel Level from the Manual MCACC setup menu The volume increases to the 0 0 dB reference level 2 Adjust the level of th
221. t be set at equal distances on a circle use the Auto MCACC Setup speaker distance correction and Fine Speaker Distance functions to make them equalize the distance artificially Step 2 Adjusting the speaker height Adjust the heights angles of the different speakers Adjust so that the front speaker units reproducing mid and high frequencies is roughly at the height of the ears If the center speaker cannot be set at the same height as the front speakers adjust its angle of elevation to point it to the listening position Set surround speaker 1 so that it is not under the height of the ears Step 3 Adjusting the speaker orientation If the left and right speakers are not pointing in the same direction the tone will not be the same on the right and left and as a result the sound field will not be reproduced properly However if all the speakers are pointed towards the listening position the sound field will seem cramped Testing by the Pioneer Multi channel Research Group has shown that a good sense of sound positioning can be achieved by pointing all the speakers towards an area 30 cm 12 inches to 80 cm 31 inches behind the listening position between the surround speakers and the listening position However the sense of sound positioning can differ according to the conditions in the room and the speakers being used In smaller environments in particular when the front speakers are close to the listening position with this meth
222. t connected to the network Check the folder stored on the component connected to the network Check the computer s network settings security settings etc For more information check with the manufacturer of your server If the client is automatically authorized you need to enter the corresponding information again Check whether the connection status is set to Do not authorize Check the audio files stored on the component connected to the network SO ro po Symptoms Audio playback is undesir ably stopped or disturbed Cannot access Windows Media Player 11 or Windows Media Player 12 Cannot listen to Internet radio stations The Network functions cannot be operated with the buttons on the remote control Causes The audio file currently being played back was not recorded in a format playable on this receiver The LAN cable is currently discon nected There is heavy traffic on the network with the Internet being accessed on the same network When in the DMR mode depending on the external controller being used playback may be interrupted when a volume operation is performed from the controller There is a connection routed through a wireless LAN on the same network In case of Windows Media Player 11 You are currently logged onto the domain through your PC with Windows XP or Windows Vista installed In case of Windows Media Player 12 You are currently logged
223. t exposed wire strands together 2 Loosen terminal and insert exposed wire 3 Tighten terminal 1 2 3 10 ai ia l B Note e Please refer to the manual that came with your speakers for details on how to connect the other end of the speaker cables to your speakers e Use an RCA cable to connect the subwoofer It is not possible to connect using speaker cables e f you have two subwoofers the second subwoofer can be connected to the SUBWOOFER 2 terminal Connecting two subwoofers increases the bass sound to achieve more powerful sound reproduction In this case the same sound is output from the two subwoofers Banana plug connections If you want to use speaker cables terminated with banana plugs screw the speaker terminal fully shut then plug the banana plug into the end of the speaker terminal rak g 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 con nected to the left surround back terminal Standard surround connection The front height terminals can also be used for the front wide and Speaker B speakers Front height setting Front height right Front wide setting Front height left Front wide right Front wide left Speaker B setting Speaker B right Speaker B left
224. t is designed to provide secure delivery of audio and or video content over an IP network to a PC or other playback device in such a way that the distributor can control how that content is used The WMDRM protected content can only be played back on a component supporting the WMDRM service Router A device for relaying data flowing on a network to another network In homes routers often also function as DHCP servers Products with built in wireless LAN access points are called wireless LAN routers DHCP Abbreviation of Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol A protocol for automatically assigning such setting infor mation as IP addresses within network connections This offers convenience in that when enabled it allows network functions to be used simply by connecting the devices to the network 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 As a way of reassuring users products that have passed interoperability tests carry the logo Wi Fi Certified to indicate that compatibility is assured WPS Abbreviation of Wi Fi Protected Setup A standard established by the Wi Fi Alliance industry group for a function allo
225. tandby mode Switch by pointing the remote control at the receiver and pressing the HDMI BD DVD SAT CBL or DVR BDR button e This setting can be used even with devices that are not compatible with the Control with HDMI function 9 When you re finished press HOME MENU Before using synchronization Once you have finished all connections and settings you must 1 Putall components into standby mode 2 Turn the power on for all components with the power for the TV being turned on last 3 Choose the HDMI input to which the TV is connected to this receiver and see if video output from connected components displays properly on the screen or not 4 Check whether the components connected to all HDMI inputs are properly displayed Control with HDMI function About synchronized operations amp Important e Synchronized operations are enabled when Control Mode is set to ON after setting Control in HDMI Setup to ON For details see HDMI Setup on page 55 The Control with HDMI compatible component connected to the receiver operates in sync as described below e From the menu screen of the Control with HDMI compatible TV set audio to be played through this receiver and the receiver will switch to the synchronized amp mode e When in the synchronized amp mode you can adjust the receiver s volume or mute the sound using the TV s remote control e When in the synchronized amp mode the synchronized amp mode is canceled when the
226. te Set Top Box Pioneer 6097 6098 6325 6328 6329 ADB 6035 6001 Akai 6102 Alba 6005 6011 6013 Allsat 6102 Alltech 6011 Amstrad 6033 6030 6044 Anttron 6013 Asat 6102 Austar 6000 6045 Bell ExpressVu 6002 6003 British Sky Broadcasting 6030 Canal 6105 Chaparral 6034 CNS 6001 Coolsat 6021 Crossdigital 6043 Digenius 6104 Digiwave 6053 DirecTV 6070 6110 6111 6062 6063 6113 6008 6038 6054 6069 6060 6059 6043 6018 6114 6115 6116 6093 Dish Network System 6002 6089 6003 6004 Dishpro 6002 6089 6004 Echostar 6002 6089 6036 6005 6003 6004 Expressvu 6002 6004 Fortec Star 6123 6023 Fresat 6014 Funai 6070 GE 6111 General Instrument 6032 GOI 6002 6004 Grundig 6007 6030 Hirschmann 6033 Hisense 6020 Hitachi 6038 6049 Houston 6002 HTS 6002 6004 Hughes Network Systems 6113 6038 6054 6114 6115 6116 Hyundai 6016 iLo 6020 Innova 6059 Jerrold 6032 Kathrein 6096 Lava 6053 LG 6047 6018 Marantz 6102 McIntosh 6032 Mitsubishi 6038 Motorola 6032 6042 NEC 6050 6131 Netsat 6059 Next Level 6032 nfusion 6015 Nokia 6025 6026 6118 6119 6121 Pace 6035 6005 6030 6031 Panarex 6016 Panasonic 6008 6009 6030 Pansat 6016 6022 Philips 6002 6113 6038 6054 6060 6059 6102 6103 6030 6114 Primestar 6032 Proscan 6110 6111 Proton 6020 RadioShack 6002 6111 6032 Radix 6036 RCA 6002 6110 6111 6113 6109 6061 6114 Saba 6014 Sa
227. ternet radio About list of Internet radio The list of Internet radio stations on this receiver is created edited and managed by the vIuner database service exclusively for use with this receiver For details about vTuner see viuner on page 100 Saving and retrieving Internet radio stations You can easily save and retrieve saved Internet radio stations See Playing back your favorite songs on page 51 for more on this e To listen to Internet radio stations you must have high speed broadband Internet access With a 56 K or ISDN modem you may not enjoy the full benefits of Internet radio e The port number varies depending on the Internet radio station Check the firewall settings e A list of Internet radio stations provided by the vluner database service is subject to change or deletion without notice due to various reasons e Broadcasts may be stopped or interrupted depending on the Internet radio station In this case you cannot listen to a radio station selected from the list of Internet radio stations Registering broadcast stations not on the vTuner list from the special Pioneer site With the receiver broadcast stations not included on the list of station distributed by vluner can be registered and played Check the access code required for registration on the receiver use this access code to access the special Pioneer Internet radio site and register the desired broadcast stations in your favorites The address of the specia
228. the buttons on the remote control correspond to the components you ve connected Input Terminals e The OSD display is only displayed when the receiver s HDMI OUT terminal and the TV s HDMI input are con Input function Component nected with an HDMI cable If the TV is connected with anything other than an HDMI cable watch the front panel display while performing the various operations and making settings BD BD 1 Press RECEIVER on the remote control then press HOME MENU DVD IN 1 COAX 1 IN 1 A Graphical User Interface GUI screen appears on your TV Use and ENTER to navigate through the SAT CBL IN 2 COAX 2 screens and select menu items Press RETURN to exit the current menu DVR BDR IN 3 OPT 2 2 Select System Setup from the Home Menu HDMI 4 IN 4 3 Select Input Setup from the System Setup menu HDMI 5 KUS front panel 4 System Setup 4b Input Setup a Manual SP a HDMI 6 IN 6 Input Name Rename E sed ae re INTERNET RADIO other Setup ae ee SiriusXM PANDORA Return 5 Return 5 MEDIA SERVER 4 Select the input function that you want to set up FAVORITES The default names correspond with the names next to the terminals on the rear panel such as DVD or SAT CBL which in turn correspond with the names on the remote control iPod USB 5 Select the input s to which you ve connected your component TV kia For example if your DVD player only has an optical output you will need to change the DVD input function s Audio
229. the error still occurs try using a different USB memory device 3 2 Select the Remote Control Mode setting you want FILE ERROR _ SSA No update file was found on the USB memory device Store the file in the USB memory device s root 3 Select OK to change the remote control mode directory 4 Follow the instructions on the screen to change the remote control s setting UPDATE ERROR 1 to Ma aaa AA er eer UPDATE ERROR 7 Turn the receiver s power off then turn it back on and try updating the software again Lperaling MUILIpIE receivers ON page oo a es SS ss ss SS 5 When you re finished press RETURN If this message flashes updating has failed Update via a USB memory device Put the update file on a Update via USB USB memory device and connect the device to the USB port When the file is found software updating You will return to the Other Setup menu starts automatically UE11 Software Update ca p UE22 Updating has failed Use the same procedure to update the software again Use this procedure to update the receiver s software and check the version There are two ways to update via the UE33 Internet and via a USB memory device Updating via the Internet is performed by accessing the file server from the receiver and downloading the file This procedure is only possible if the receiver is connected to the Internet Updating via a USB memory device is performed by downloading the update file from a computer
230. the settings etc of your display device Switch off the video converter and reconnect the source and display device using the same type of connection component or composite then start playback again If the problem still persists when connecting your HDMI component directly to your monitor please consult the component or monitor manual or contact the manufacturer for support HDCP ERROR shows in the display Check whether or not the connected component is compatible with HDCP If it is not compatible with HDCP reconnect the source device using a different type of connection component or composite Some components that are compatible with HDCP still cause this message to be displayed but so long as there is no problem with displaying video this is not a malfunction Synchronized operation not possible using Control with HDMI function Check the HDMI connections The cable may be damagea Select ON for the Control Mode with HDMI setting see HDM Setup on page 55 Turn the TV s power on before turning on this receiver s power Set the TV side Control with HDMI setting to on see TV s operating instructions AVNavigator Symptom Causes An error message may appear if there are not enough system resources available AVNavigator cannot be installed Installation of AVNavigator may fail because of incompatibilities with other applications Remedy Re start the PC then start install with no other
231. tible compo nents in order to make use of the Control with HDMI function For more information see the operating instruc tions for each component 1 Press RECEIVER on the remote control then press HOME MENU 2 Select System Setup then press ENTER 3 Select HDMI Setup then press ENTER 4 Select the Control setting you want Choose whether to set this unit s Control with HDMI function ON or OFF You will need to set it to ON to use the Control with HDMI function When using a component that does not support the Control with HDMI function set this to OFF e ON Enables the Control with HDMI function Set Control Mode ARC and PQLS in the subsequent setting items to the desired values Also by setting this to ON the Sound Retriever Link and Stream Smoother Link functions can be operated automatically by connecting a player Supporting the respective functions See Setting the Audio options on page 58 for details on Sound Retriever Link Setting the Video options on page 60 for details on Stream Smoother Link e OFF The Control with HDMI is disabled The Control Mode ARC and PQLS functions in the subsequent setting items cannot be used 5 Select the Control Mode setting you want Choose whether you want to enable synchronized operations e ON Enabled for the synchronized operations e OFF The synchronized operations disabled 6 Select the ARC setting you want When a TV supporting the HDMI ARC Audio R
232. tichannel sources will be downmixed to 2 channels e SP OFF No sound is output from the speakers A Note e The subwoofer output depends on the settings you made in Manual speaker setup on page 80 However if SP B ON is selected above no sound is heard from the subwoofer the LFE channel is not downmixed e All speaker systems except Speaker B connections are switched off when headphones are connected Using other functions Using the MULTI ZONE controls The following steps use the front panel controls to adjust the sub zone volume and select sources See MULTI ZONE remote controls on page 62 1 Press MULTI ZONE ON OFF on the front panel Each press selects a MULTI ZONE option e ZONE 2 ON Switches the MULTI ZONE feature on e MULTI ZONE OFF Switches the MULTI ZONE feature off The MULTI ZONE indicator lights when the MULTI ZONE control has been switched ON 2 Press MULTI ZONE CONTROL on the front panel e When the receiver is on make sure that any operations for the sub zone are done while ZONE 2 shows in the display If this is not showing the front panel controls affect the main zone only 3 Use the INPUT SELECTOR dial to select the source for the sub zone For example ZONE 2 DVD sends the source connected to the DVD inputs to the sub room ZONE 2 e f you select TUNER you can use the tuner controls to select a preset station see Saving station presets on page 41 if you re unsure how to do this The tuner cann
233. tion Reverse engineering and disassembly are prohibited About HDMI 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 This receiver supports the functions described below through HDMI connections e Digital transfer of uncompressed video contents protected by HDCP 1080 24 1080p 60 etc e 3D signal transfer e Deep Color signal transfer e x v Color signal transfer e ARC Audio Return Channel e Input of multi channel linear PCM digital audio signals 192 kHz or less for up to 8 channels e nput of the following digital audio formats Dolby Digital Dolby Digital Plus DTS High bitrate audio Dolby TrueHD DTS HD Master Audio DTS HD High Resolution Audio DVD Audio CD SACD DSD signal Video CD Super VCD e Synchronized operation with components using the Control with HDMI function see Control with HDMI func tion on page 54 A Note e An HDMI connection can only be made with DVI equipped components compatible with both DVI and High Bandwidth Digital Content Protection HDCP If you choose to connect to a DVI connector you will need a separate adaptor DVI gt HDMI to do so A DVI connection however does not support audio signals Consult your local audio dealer for more information e f you connect a component that is not compatible with HDCP an HDCP ERROR message is displayed on
234. tion shown on screen should reflect the actual speakers you have If no operations are performed for 10 seconds while the speaker configuration check screen is being displayed the Auto MCACC Setup will resume automatically In this case you don t need to select OK and press ENTER in step 8 e f you see an ERR message or the speaker configuration displayed isn t correct there may be a problem with the speaker connection If selecting RETRY doesn t work turn off the power and check the speaker con nections If there doesn t seem to be a problem you can simply use 4 to select the speaker and to change the setting and continue If the speaker is not pointed to the microphone listening position or when using speakers that affect the ohase dipole speakers reflective speakers etc Reverse Phase may be displayed even if the speakers are properly connected If Reverse Phase is displayed the speaker s wiring and may be inverted Check the speaker connections lf the connections were wrong turn off the power disconnect the power cord then reconnect properly After this perform the Auto MCACC procedure again lf the connections were right select GO NEXT and continue 8 Make sure OK is selected then press ENTER A progress report is displayed on screen while the receiver outputs more test tones to determine the optimum receiver settings Again try to be as quiet as possible while this is happening It may tak
235. tions To listen to Internet radio stations you must sign a contract with an ISP Internet Service Provider beforehand When connected in this way you can play audio files stored on the components on the local network including your computer LAN 10 100 to LAN port NAS p LO 3 Router Y LAN cable sold separately to LAN port Connect the LAN terminal on this receiver to the LAN terminal on your router with or without the built in DHCP server function with a straight LAN cable CAT 5 or higher Turn on the DHCP server function of your router In case your router does not have the built in DHCP server func tion it is necessary to set up the network manually For details see Network Setup menu on page 82 LAN terminal specifications e LAN terminal Ethernet jack 10BASE T 100BASE TX A Note e Refer to the operation manual of the equipment you have as the connected equipment and connection method may differ depending on your Internet environment e When using a broadband Internet connection a contract with an Internet service provider is required For more details contact your nearest Internet service provider Connecting optional Bluetooth ADAPTER When the Bluetooth ADAPTER AS BT100 or AS BT200 is connected to this receiver a product equipped with Bluetooth wireless technology portable cell phone digital music player etc can be used to listen to music wirelessly
236. tly displayed 1 Press NET repeatedly to select the category you want to play back It may take several seconds for this receiver to access the network Select a category from the following list e INTERNET RADIO Internet radio e SiriusXM Internet radio that supports SiriusXM e PANDORA Internet radio that supports Pandora e MEDIA SERVER Server components on the network e FAVORITES Favorite songs currently being registered Depending on the selected category the names of folders files and Internet radio stations are displayed 2 Use 14 4 to select the folder music files or Internet radio station to play back and then press ENTER Press 4 to scroll up and down the list and select the desired item When you press ENTER playback starts with the playback screen being displayed for the selected item To return to the list screen press RETURN When the list screen is displayed from the playback screen the playback screen reappears automatically if no operation is performed for 10 seconds while the list screen is displayed Only audio files with the 43 mark can be played In case of the folders with the CI mark use 7f and ENTER to select the desired folder and audio files 3 Repeat step 2 to play back the desired song For detailed operating instructions refer to the section shown below e nternet radio stations See Listening to Internet radio stations on page 50 e SiriusXM See Listening to SiriusXM Internet Radio on page 51
237. tly out of sync with the picture By adding a bit of delay you can adjust the sound to match the presentation of the video Applies the treble and bass tone controls to a source or bypasses them completely This setting is only displayed when the listening mode is STEREO Auto surround STEREO or SOUND RETRIEVER AIR Adjusts the amount of bass Adjusts the amount of treble Option s 4M1 MEMORY 1 to M6 MEMORY 6 gt Default M1 MEMORY 1 ON OFF ON OFF lt AUTO 0 to 16 ms B Default AUTO lt 0 0 to 10 0 frames gt 7 second 30 frames NTSC Default 0 0 BYPASS ON lt 6 to 6 dB B Default 0 dB lt 6 to 6 dB B Default 0 dB Setting S RTRV Auto Sound Retriever lt b gt DNR Digital Noise Reduction DIALOG E Dialog Enhancement lt C gt Hi bit24 DUAL Dual Mono Fixed PCM DRC Dynamic Range Control lt d gt Loud Mgmt Loudness Management LFE LFE Attenuate What it does With the Auto Sound Retriever function DSP processing is used to compensate for the loss of audio data upon compression improving the sound s sense of density and modulation Also when a player supporting the Sound Retriever Link function is connected to the receiver by HDMI by setting this to ON the bitrate information of the compressed audio file being played on the player is acquired using the Control with HDMI function and the sound is optimized based
238. tting only when Speaker System setting is Normal SB FH fthe surround speakers are set to NO this setting will automatically be set to NO e FW Select LARGE if your front wide speakers reproduce bass frequencies effectively or select SMALL to send bass frequencies to the other speakers or subwoofer If you didn t connect front wide speakers choose NO the front wide channel is sent to the front speakers You can adjust this setting only when Speaker System setting is Normal SB FW fthe surround speakers are set to NO this setting will automatically be set to NO e Surr Select LARGE if your surround speakers reproduce bass frequencies effectively Select SMALL to send bass frequencies to the other speakers or subwoofer If you didn t connect surround speakers choose NO the sound of the surround channels is sent to the front speakers or a subwoofer e SB Select the number of surround back speakers you have one two or none Select LARGEx2 or LARGEx1 if your Surround back speakers reproduce bass frequencies effectively Select SMALLx2 or SMALLx1 to send bass frequencies to the other speakers or subwoofer If you didn t connect surround back speakers choose NO lf you selected ZONE 2 or Front Bi Amp in Speaker system setting on page 80 you can t adjust the sur round back settings lf the surround speakers are set to NO the surround back speakers will automatically be set to NO e SW LFE signals and bass frequenci
239. u set up the receiver you ll need to tell the receiver which input you connected the component to see also The Input Setup menu on page 35 CD player etc CL 1 4 SO DO 003 Select one AUDIO OUT DIGITAL OUT R ANALOG L OPTICAL COAXIAL ila OPTICAL ASSIGN N INA ING DVR BDR DVD COAXIAL ASSIGNABLE e f your turntable has line level outputs i e it has a built in phono pre amp connect it to the ANALOG IN 1 CD inputs instead Connecting AM FM antennas Connect the AM loop antenna and the FM wire antenna as shown below To improve reception and sound quality connect external antennas see Connecting external antennas on page 29 1 2 Push open the tabs then insert one wire fully into each terminal then release the tabs to secure the AM antenna wires 3 Fix the AM loop antenna to the attached stand To fix the stand to the antenna bend in the direction indicated by the arrow fig a then clip the loop onto the stand fig b e f you plan to mount the AM antenna to a wall or other surface secure the stand with screws fig c before clipping the loop to the stand Make sure the reception is clear Pull off the protective shields of both AM antenna wires 4 Place the AM antenna on a flat surface and in a direction giving the best reception 5 Connect the FM wire antenna into the FM antenna socket For best results extend the
240. u want to control To try out the remote control switch the component on or off into standby by pressing SOURCE If it doesn t seem to work select the next code from the list if there is one 5 Press RCU SETUP to exit the preset setup mode Programming signals from other remote controls If the preset code for your component is not available or the available preset codes do not operate correctly you can program signals from the remote control of another component This can also be used to program additional operations buttons not covered in the presets after assigning a preset code The remote can store about 120 preset codes from other components this has been tested with codes of Pioneer format only Certain buttons represent operations that cannot be learned from other remote controls The buttons available are shown below SOURCE PHASE eR KAHA Wilde O O EB G 1 Press and hold RCU SETUP then press 2 for three seconds Release the button after the LED flashes once The LED continues to flash e To learn codes at the TV CONTROL buttons proceed to step 3 e Tocancel the preset setup mode press RCU SETUP 2 Press the input function button for the component you want to control The LED blinks once and flashes continuously 3 Point the two remote controls towards each other then press the button that will be doing the learning on this receiver s remote control The LED flashes once then stops
241. unit s operation screen without changing the receiver s input when the remote control unit s input function buttons are pressed This is convenient for using the remote control unit for devices not connected to the receiver See Direct function on page 68 Setting Preset recall Code learning Direct function This function is used to erase remote control codes that have been learned Codes learned for the different input functions can be erased individually See Erasing one of the remote control button settings on page 67 This is a function for resetting preset codes that have been set Key resetting can be done for individual input functions See Erasing all learnt settings that are in one input function on page 67 Erase learning Reset function This is a function for resetting all remote control unit settings you have made to the defaults set upon ship PROS ment from the factory See Resetting the remote control settings on page 68 If you have multiple Pioneer receivers amplifiers etc this setting can be used to prevent other units from Change RC nG moda operating simultaneously when the remote control unit is operated See Operating multiple receivers on page 66 A Note e You can cancel or exit any of the steps by pressing RCU SETUP e After one minute of inactivity the remote automatically exits the operation Operating multiple receivers Up to four receivers can
242. vanced MCACC menu then press ENTER If the Advanced MCACC screen is not displayed refer to Making receiver settings from the Advanced MCACC menu on page 72 2 Select the parameters you want to set Use 4 to select the item then use to set e Auto MCACC The default is ALL recommended but you can limit the system calibration to only one set ting to save time if you want When data measurement is taken after selecting ALL or Keep SP System the reverb characteristics data both before and after calibration that this receiver had been storing will be overwritten When measurement is performed with other than SYMMETRY after selecting ALL or Keep SP System the reverberation characteristics after calibration cannot be predicted so the graph for the characteristics after calibration After cannot be displayed If you will need to display the graph for the characteristics after calibration After take the measurement using the EQ Professional menu in the Manual MCACC setup page 74 The EQ Pro amp S Wave measurement is also taken when ALL or Keep SP System is selected See Acoustic Calibration EQ Professional on page 75 for more on this Either effect of Acoustic Calibration EQ Professional and Standing Wave can be switched on and off in the respective MCACC preset For details see Setting the Audio options on page 58 e EQ Type only available when the Auto MCACC Menu above is EQ Pro amp S
243. ving Network Alliance DLNA is a cross industry organization of consumer electronics comput ing industry and mobile device companies Digital Living provides consumers with easy sharing of digital media through a wired or wireless network in the home Playback with NETWORK features The DLNA certification logo makes it easy to find products that comply with the DLNA Interoperability Guidelines This unit complies with DLNA Interoperability Guidelines v1 5 About playback behavior over a network When a PC running DLNA server software or other DLNA compatible device is connected to this player some e Playback may stall when the PC is switched off or any media files stored on it are deleted while playing content setting changes of software or other devices may be required Please refer to the operating instructions for the e f there are problems within the network environment heavy network traffic etc content may not be displayed software or device for more information or played properly playback may be interrupted or stalled For best performance a 100BASE TX connection DLNA the DLNA Logo and DLNA CERTIFIED are trademarks service marks or certification marks of the Digital between player and PC is recommended Living Network Alliance e f several clients are playing simultaneously as the case may be playback is interrupted or stalled e Depending on the security software installed on a connected PC and the setting of such
244. wing settings related to interconnection of WPS compatible wireless LAN devices and encryption to be made with simple operations There are a number of methods including push button configuration and PIN code con figuration This AV receiver supports both push button configuration and PIN code configuration SSID Abbreviation of Service Set Dentifier A wireless LAN access point identifier Can be set as desired using up to 32 characters of English letters and numbers Additional information Bluetooth function Bluetooth wireless technology A short range wireless communications standard for digital devices Information is exchanged between devices several meters to several tens of meters apart using radio waves It uses radio waves on the 2 4 GHz band which does not require applications for licenses or usage registration for applications conducting wireless exchange of digital information at relatively low speeds such as computer mouses and keyboards mobile phones smart phones text and audio information for PDAs etc Pairing Pairing must be done before you start playback of Bluetooth wireless technology content using the B uetooth ADAPTER Make sure to perform pairing the first time you operate the system or any time pairing data is cleared The pairing step is necessary to register the B uetooth wireless technology device to enable B uetooth communi cations For more details see also the operating instruction
245. with the device for USB power If this doesn t remedy the problem it is likely your USB device is incompatible Playing back audio files stored on a USB memory device The maximum number of levels that you can select in Step 2 below is 9 e Note that non Roman characters in the playlist are displayed as 1 Use 4 4 to select a folder then press ENTER to browse that folder e To return to the previous level any time press RETURN 2 Continue browsing until you arrive at what you want to play then press gt to start playback e Copyrighted audio files cannot be played back on this receiver e DRM protected audio files cannot be played back on this receiver Basic playback controls This receiver s remote control buttons can be used for basic playback of files stored on USB memory devices e Press iPod USB to switch the remote control to the iPod USB operation mode Es S m gt LJ Playing back photo files stored on a USB memory device e Photo files cannot be played in the sub zone 1 Use f to select a folder then press ENTER to browse that folder e For high resolution files some time may be required for the photo to appear e To return to the previous level any time press RETURN 2 Continue browsing until you arrive at what you want to play then press ENTER to start playback The selected content is displayed in full screen and a slideshow starts Basic playback controls Button s What it does E ENTER
246. woofer may be slightly larger than the distance actually measured with a tape measure etc This is because this distance is corrected for electric delay and is not a problem Positional relationship between speakers and monitor Position of front speakers and monitor The front speakers should be as equidistant as possible to the monitor 45 to 60 Yn Position of center speaker and monitor Since mostly dialogs are output from the center speaker keeping the center speaker as close as possible to the screen makes the overall sound more natural For TVs using Braun tubes however when installing the center speaker on the floor adjust its angle of elevation to point it towards the listening position Diagram as seen from the side Installation on floor e f the center speaker is not of the shielded type install it away from the TV e When installing the center speaker on top of the monitor place it facing slightly downwards towards the listen ing position Additional information About messages displayed when using network functions Refer to the following information when you come up with a status message while operating the Network functions Status messages Connection Down File Format Error Track Not Found Server Error Server Disconnected Empty License Error Item Already Exists Favorite List Full Descriptions The selected category or Internet radio station cannot be
247. y Frequencies below this point will be sent to the subwoofer or LARGE speakers e This setting decides the cutoff between bass sounds playing back from the speakers selected as LARGE or the subwoofer and bass sounds playing back from those selected as SMALL It also decides where the cutoff will be for bass sounds in the LFE channel With Full Auto MCACC setup or Auto MCACC setup ALL or Speaker Setting the setting here will not apply and the crossover frequency will be automatically set Crossover frequency is a frequency aimed at achieving the optimal sound field taking into account the bass capacity of all connected speakers and human aural characteristics e f you re using THX speakers confirm that the crossover frequency is set to 80Hz 4 When you re finished press RETURN You will return to the Manual SP Setup menu The System Setup and Other Setup menus Channel Level Using the channel level settings you can adjust the overall balance of your speaker system an important factor when setting up a home theater system 1 Select Channel Level from the Manual SP Setup menu The test tones will start 2 Adjust the level of each channel using Use 1 4 to switch speakers Adjust the level of each speaker as the test tone is emitted e f you are using a Sound Pressure Level SPL meter take the readings from your main listening position and adjust the level of each speaker to 75 dB SPL C weighting slow reading 3
248. y device you use operation may differ from what is shown in the remote control buttons OS YO B 4 While listening to a source set the remote control to the receiver operation mode then press ADV SURR repeatedly to select SOUND RETRIEVER AIR 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 Air Jam lets you connect multi compatible devices to this unit using Bluetooth wireless technology With it you can make a group playlist directly on a supported device to play in your home theater through the unit You and your friends can add songs from your devices to the playlist Also Air Jam lets you delete the song before anyone has to hear it 1 Press ADPT on the remote control to switch the receiver to ADAPTER PORT input Press TOP MENU to select Bluetooth Setup Use 4 4 to select Air Jam then press ENTER Use 4 4 to select Air Jam ON then press ENTER Press the RETURN button twice to exit Bluetooth Setup For more details of using Air Jam access to our website http pioneer jp product sott iapp_airjam en html U B amp B W N Listening to your system Enjoying various types of playback using the listening modes ccccceseeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeenenenenees
249. ying a DTS format LD there Make sure that the input signal type is set to DIGITAL see Choosing the input signal on is audible noise on the soundtrack page 46 Subwoofer output is very low To route more signal to the subwoofer set it to PLUS or set the front speakers to SMALL see Speaker Setting on page 80 The crossover frequency may be set too low try setting it higher to match the characteris tics of your other speakers see Speaker Setting on page 80 If there is very little low frequency information in the source material change your speaker settings to Front SMALL Subwoofer YES or Front LARGE Subwoofer PLUS see Speaker Setting on page 80 Check that the LFE channel is not set to OFF or to a very quiet setting see Setting the Everything seems to be set up cor The speakers may be out of phase Check that the positive negative speaker terminals on rectly but the playback sound is odd the receiver are matched with the corresponding terminals on the speakers see Connect ing the speakers on page 19 Audio options on page 58 a a i 45 F i The Phase Control feature doesn t If applicable check that the lowpass filter switch on your subwoofer is off or the lowpass n2 ec the speaker level Settings see Channel Level on page seem to have an audible effect cutoff is set to the highest frequency setting If there is a PHASE setting on your sub L
250. you are doing this for the first time you may want to adjust these settings in order mag e Auto Power Down Sets the power to turn off automatically when the receiver is not being used n2 e Volume Setup Sets up the volume related operations of this receiver page 83 e Remote Control Mode Setup Sets this receiver s remote control mode page 84 e Software Update Use to update the receiver s software and check the version 5 Make the adjustments necessary for each setting pressing RETURN to confirm after each screen B Auto Power Down The power can be set to turn off automatically if no operation has been performed for a specific amount of time with no audio or video signals being input to the receiver When using ZONE 2 the ZONE 2 power can also be set to turn off but for ZONE 2 the power turns off automatically after the amount of time set here even if signals are being input or operations have been performed Different times can be set for the main zone and ZONE 2 1 Select Auto Power Down from the Other Setup menu 2 Select the zone you want to set and set the time after which the power turns off e MAIN The time can be selected from among 15 min 30 min 60 min and OFF The power turns off after there has been no signal and no operation for the selected time e ZONE 2 The time can be selected from among 30 min 1 hour 3 hours 6 hours 9 hours and OFF

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