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Pioneer Elite SC-77 Operating Instructions Manual

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  • Page 1 Operating Instructions AV Receiver...
  • Page 2 IMPORTANT CAUTION Read these instructions. Only use attachments/accessories specified by RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK the manufacturer. Keep these instructions. DO NOT OPEN Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or Heed all warnings. table specified by the manufacturer, or sold with The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, CAUTION: The exclamation point within an equilateral...
  • Page 3 (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. Product Name: AV Receiver Model Number: SC-79 Responsible Party Name: PIONEER ELECTRONICS (USA) INC. SERVICE SUPPORT DIVISION Address: 1925 E. DOMINGUEZ ST. LONG BEACH, CA 90810-1003, U.S.A. Phone: 1-800-421-1404 URL: http://www.pioneerelectronics.com...

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Thank you for buying this Pioneer product. Please read through these operating instruc- 04 Basic Setup Automatically conducting optimum sound tuning (Full Auto MCACC) ..............47 tions so you will know how to operate your model properly. The Input Setup menu ..............................48 Contents Operation Mode Setup ..............................49...
  • Page 5 10 Controlling the rest of your system 14 Additional information About the Remote Setup menu............................86 Surround sound formats ...............................121 Operating multiple receivers ............................86 About THX ..................................121 Setting the remote to control other components ......................86 About HDMI ..................................122 Selecting preset codes directly ............................86 HDBaseT ..................................122 Programming signals from other remote controls .......................87 HTC Connect ...................................122...
  • Page 6 Flow of settings on the receiver MCACC speaker settings Automatically conducting optimum sound tuning (Full Auto MCACC) page 47 The Input Setup menu (page Flow for connecting and setting the receiver (When using connections other than the recommended connections) The unit is a full-fledged AV receiver equipped with an abundance of functions and terminals. It can be used eas- ily after following the procedure below to make the connections and settings.
  • Page 7 　 Before you start 　 Checking what’s in the box ......................8 Our philosophy ..........................8 　 Features ............................8 Installing the receiver ........................10 Loading the batteries ........................10 Operating range of remote control unit ..................10 　 About using AVNavigator (included CD-ROM) ................10...

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

    Full Band Phase Control gives multi-range speakers the sound coherence of Pioneer is dedicated to making your home theater listening experience as close as possible to the vision of the full-range speakers, while retaining the wide frequency range advantage.
  • Page 9 With AirPlay you can stream music from iTunes to the SC-79/SC-77 and play it through your home theater system. This feature is only available when the connected Pioneer Blu-ray Disc Player supporting the PQLS function.

  • Page 10: Installing The Receiver

    Before you start 　 Installing the receiver Operating range of remote control unit ! When installing this unit, make sure to put it on a level and stable surface. The remote control may not work properly if: ! Don’t install it on the following places: ! There are obstacles between the remote control and the receiver’s remote sensor.
  • Page 11 The file is located in the “Applications” folder just under the hard disk (Macintosh HD). 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 Select and use the desired function.
  • Page 12 　 Controls and displays 　 Remote control ..........................13 Display ............................15 　 Front panel ............................. 16 　...

  • Page 13: Remote Control

    Controls and displays 　 The remote has been conveniently color-coded according to component control using the following system: Remote control ! White – Receiver control, TV control ! Blue – Other controls (See pages 53, 54, 56, and 89.) This section explains how to operate the remote control for the receiver. u STANDBY/ON This switches between standby and on for this receiver.
  • Page 14 Controls and displays 　 10 MULTI-ZONE select buttons Switch to perform operations in ZONE 2, ZONE 3 and HDZONE (page 81). 11 Remote control LED Lights when a command is sent from the remote control. 　 Switches the remote to control the receiver (used to select the white commands). Switch to perform operations in the main zone.

  • Page 15: Display

    Controls and displays 　 (PHASE CONTROL) Display Lights when the Phase Control (page 64) or Full Band Phase Control (page 64) is switched on. Lights when the input signal level is lowered to reduce distortion (page 77). 　 DIGITAL PLUS FULL BAND TUNED AUTO...

  • Page 16: Front Panel

    Controls and displays 　 Remote sensor Front panel Receives the signals from the remote control (page 10). MASTER VOLUME dial Front panel controls 　 To access the front panel controls, catch the sides of the door with your fingers and pull forward. ADVANCED MCACC FL OFF...
  • Page 17 Controls and displays 　 20 iPod/iPhone/iPad terminals Use to connect your Apple iPod/iPhone/iPad as an audio and video source (page 42), or connect a USB device for audio and photo playback (page 43). 21 HDMI input/MHL connector 　 Use for connection to a compatible HDMI device (Video camera, etc.) (page 43).
  • Page 18 　 Connecting your equipment 　 Connecting your equipment ......................19 Rear panel ............................19 　 Determining the speakers’ application ..................20 Placing the speakers ........................23 Connecting the speakers ....................... 24 Installing your speaker system ..................... 25 　 About the audio connection ......................31 About the video converter ......................

  • Page 19: Connecting Your Equipment

    RS-232C 　 Important (OUTPUT 12 V TOTAL 150 mA MAX) ! Illustration shows the SC-79, however connections for the SC-77 are the same except where noted. Notes Rear panel ! The RS-232C terminal is exclusively for the installer. SC-79 ! The input functions below are assigned by default to the receiver’s different input terminals. Refer to...

  • Page 20: Determining The Speakers' Application

    Connecting your equipment 　 [B] 7.2 channel surround system & Speaker B connection Determining the speakers’ application ! Speaker System setting: 7.1ch + Speaker B This unit is equipped with speaker terminals for 11 channels, allowing users to select a variety of speaker layouts/ usage patterns according to their tastes.
  • Page 21 Connecting your equipment 　 [D] 7.2 channel surround system (Surround back) & ZONE 2 connection (Multi [F] 5.2 channel surround system & Front Bi-amping connection (High quality Zone) surround) & ZONE 2 connection (Multi Zone) ! Speaker System setting: 7.1ch + ZONE 2 ! Speaker System setting: 5.1ch Bi-Amp + ZONE 2 With these connections you can simultaneously enjoy 7.2-channel surround sound in the main zone with stereo With these connections you can simultaneously enjoy Bi-amping connection of the front speakers for high sound...
  • Page 22 Connecting your equipment 　 [H] 5.2 channel surround system & Speaker B Bi-amping connection [J] 5.2 channel surround system & Front and Center Bi-amping connection (High quality surround) ! Speaker System setting: 5.1ch + SP-B Bi-Amp With these connections you can simultaneously enjoy 5.2-channel surround sound in the main zone with stereo ! Speaker System setting: 5.1ch F+C Bi-Amp playback of the same sound on the B speakers.

  • Page 23: Placing The Speakers

    Connecting your equipment 　 Other speaker connections Placing the speakers ! Your favorite speaker connections can be selected even if you have fewer than 5.2 speakers (except front left/ Refer to the chart below for placement of the speakers you intend to connect. right speakers).

  • Page 24: Connecting The Speakers

    Connecting your equipment 　 Banana plug connections Connecting the speakers If you want to use speaker cables terminated with banana plugs, screw the speaker terminal fully shut, then plug Each speaker connection on the receiver comprises a positive (+) and negative (–) terminal. Make sure to match the banana plug into the end of the speaker terminal.

  • Page 25: Installing Your Speaker System

    Connecting your equipment 　 Bi-wiring your speakers Installing your speaker system Your speakers can also be bi-wired if they support bi-amping. At the very least, front left and right speakers only are necessary. Note that your main surround speakers should ! With these connections, the Speaker System setting makes no difference.
  • Page 26 Connecting your equipment 　 [B] 7.2 channel surround system & Speaker B connection [C] 7.2 channel surround system & Front Bi-amping connection (High quality surround) ! Select ‘7.1ch + Speaker B’ from the Speaker System menu. Speaker system setting page 101 to do this.
  • Page 27 Connecting your equipment 　 [D] 7.2 channel surround system (Surround back) & ZONE 2 connection (Multi [E] 7.2 channel surround system (Front height/Front wide) & ZONE 2 Zone) connection (Multi Zone) ! Select ‘7.1ch + ZONE 2’ from the Speaker System menu. ! Select ‘7.1ch FH/FW + ZONE 2’...
  • Page 28 Connecting your equipment 　 [F] 5.2 channel surround system & Front Bi-amping connection (High quality [G-1] 5.2 channel surround system & ZONE 2/ZONE 3 connection (Multi Zone) surround) & ZONE 2 connection (Multi Zone) [G-2] Multi-ZONE Music ! Select ‘5.1ch Bi-Amp + ZONE 2’ from the Speaker System menu. Speaker system setting page 101 to do this.
  • Page 29 Connecting your equipment 　 [H] 5.2 channel surround system & Speaker B Bi-amping connection [I] 5.2 channel surround system & Front and Surround Bi-amping connection (High quality surround) ! Select ‘5.1ch + SP-B Bi-Amp’ from the Speaker System menu. Speaker system setting page 101 to do this.
  • Page 30 Connecting your equipment 　 [J] 5.2 channel surround system & Front and Center Bi-amping connection [K] 5.2 channel surround system & Center and Surround Bi-amping (High quality surround) connection (High quality surround) ! Select ‘5.1ch F+C Bi-Amp’ from the Speaker System menu. ! Select ‘5.1ch C+Surr Bi-Amp’...

  • Page 31: About The Audio Connection

    Connecting your equipment 　 About the audio connection About the video converter The video converter ensures that all video sources are output through the HDMI OUT 1 and HDMI OUT 2 Types of cables and terminals Transferable audio signals terminals. HDMI HD audio If the TV is only connected to the receiver’s composite VIDEO MONITOR OUT jacks, all the other video devices...

  • Page 32: About Hdmi

    Connecting your equipment 　 About HDMI Connecting your TV and playback components The HDMI connection transfers uncompressed digital video, as well as almost every kind of digital audio. This receiver incorporates High-Definition Multimedia Interface (HDMI ® ) technology. Connecting using HDMI This receiver supports the functions described below through HDMI connections.
  • Page 33 Connecting your equipment 　 ! If you want to listen to the sound of the TV over the receiver, connect the receiver and TV with audio cables. Connecting your DVD player with no HDMI output — When the TV and receiver are connected by HDMI connections, if the TV supports the HDMI ARC (Audio This diagram shows connections of a TV (with HDMI input) and DVD player (or other playback component with no Return Channel) function, the sound of the TV can be input to the receiver via the HDMI OUT 1 terminal, so HDMI output) to the receiver.
  • Page 34 Connecting your equipment 　 ! In order to listening to HD audio with this receiver, connect an HDMI cable, and use analog video cable for Connecting your TV with no HDMI input video signal input. This diagram shows connections of a TV (with no HDMI input) and DVD player (or other playback component) to Depending on the player, it may not be possible to output video signals to both HDMI and other video output the receiver.

  • Page 35: Connecting An Hdd/Dvd Recorder, Bd Recorder And Other Video Sources

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

  • Page 36: Connecting A Satellite/Cable Receiver Or Other Set-Top Box

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

  • Page 37: Connecting Other Audio Components

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

  • Page 38: Connecting Am/Fm Antennas

    Connecting your equipment 　 Connecting external antennas Connecting AM/FM antennas To improve FM reception, connect an external FM antenna to FM UNBAL 75 W. Connect the AM loop antenna and the FM wire antenna as shown below. To improve reception and sound quality, connect external antennas (see Connecting external antennas page...

  • Page 39: Multi-Zone Setup

    Connecting your equipment 　 ! When any of the HDMI 4, HDMI 6, HDMI 7 or HDMI 8 inputs is selected in the main zone, it is only possible to select the MULTI-ZONE setup same input as in the main zone for the HDZONE. (Inputs other than the ones listed here can be selected.) The same limitations apply when one of the above inputs is selected for the HDZONE.
  • Page 40 Connecting your equipment 　 MULTI-ZONE setup using speaker terminals (ZONE 2) Secondary MULTI-ZONE setup (ZONE 3) Either the surround back or the front wide speaker terminals can be used as the speaker terminals for ZONE 2. Connect a separate amplifier to the AUDIO ZONE 3 OUT jacks on this receiver. For details, see Determining the speakers’...

  • Page 41: Connecting To The Network Through Lan Interface

    Connecting your equipment 　 MULTI-ZONE setup using HDMI terminal (HDZONE) Connecting to the network through LAN interface By connecting this receiver to the network via the LAN terminal, you can listen to Internet radio stations. To listen Important to Internet radio stations, you must sign a contract with an ISP (Internet Service Provider) beforehand. ! MAIN/HDZONE at ZONE Setup must be set to HDZONE in order to use the HDZONE function (page 107).

  • Page 42: Connecting Optional Bluetooth Adapter

    (OUTPUT 5 V 0.1 A MAX) also be enjoyed on a TV that is connected to the receiver. ! The iPod cable is not included with this receiver. The optional iPod cable from Pioneer is sold separately under 　 ADAPTER PORT the part number ADE7136.

  • Page 43: Connecting A Usb Device

    Connecting your equipment 　 Connecting a USB device Connecting an HDMI-equipped component to the front panel input It is possible to play audio and photo files by connecting USB devices to this receiver. 　 iPod iPhone iPad AUTO/ALC/ iPod iPhone iPad AUTO/ALC/ DIRECT CONTROL DIRECT...

  • Page 44: Connecting To A Wireless Lan

    LAN converter (AS-WL300). Closet or shelving unit (10/100) DC OUTPUT for WIRELESS LAN (OUTPUT 5 V 0.6 A MAX) Non-Pioneer 　 (10/100) DC OUTPUT component for WIRELESS LAN ( OUTPUT 5 V 0.6 A MAX )

  • Page 45: Switching Components On And Off Using The 12 Volt Trigger

    A damaged power cord can cause a fire or give you an electric shock. Check the power cord once in a while. If you find it damaged, ask your nearest Pioneer authorized independent service company for a replacement.
  • Page 46 　 Basic Setup 　 Automatically conducting optimum sound tuning (Full Auto MCACC) ........47 The Input Setup menu ........................48 　 Operation Mode Setup ......................... 49 Changing the OSD display language (OSD Language)............... 50 About the Home Menu ......................... 50 　...

  • Page 47: Automatically Conducting Optimum Sound Tuning (Full Auto Mcacc)

    Wait for the test tones to finish, then confirm the speaker configuration in the GUI screen. SC-79 SC-77 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.

  • Page 48: The Input Setup Menu

    Basic Setup 　 1a.Full Auto MCACC 1a.Full Auto MCACC The Input Setup menu A/V RECEIVER A/V RECEIVER Now Analyzing... You only need to make settings in the Input Setup menu if you didn’t hook up your digital equipment according Environment Check to the default settings (see Input function default and possible settings page...

  • Page 49: Operation Mode Setup

    Basic Setup 　 Input function default and possible settings Operation Mode Setup The terminals on the receiver generally correspond to the name of one of the input functions. If you have con- This receiver is equipped with a great number of functions and settings. The Operation Mode feature is provided nected components to this receiver differently from (or in addition to) the defaults below, see The Input Setup for users who find it difficult to master all these functions and settings.

  • Page 50: Changing The Osd Display Language (Osd Language)

    Basic Setup 　 Operable settings/items Descriptions Page About the Home Menu Other functions This receiver’s Home Menu (HOME MENU) can be used to make various settings and to check and adjust items INPUT SELECT (INPUT SELECTOR) Switches the input. that have been set. VOLUME +/–, MUTE Use to set the listening volume.

  • Page 51: Basic Playback

    　 Basic playback 　 Playing a source ..........................52 Playing an iPod ..........................53 　 Playing a USB device ........................54 Playing an MHL-compatible device ....................55 Playing music from a computer ....................56 Listening to the radio ........................56 　...

  • Page 52: Basic Playback Playing A Source

    Basic playback 　 Playing a source Note Here are the basic instructions for playing a source (such as a DVD disc) with your home theater system. Depending on the input to be played, the playback operation can in some cases be performed using the on- screen display.

  • Page 53: Playing An Ipod

    Pioneer (http://pioneer.jp/homeav/support/ios/na/). Use i/j to browse the selected category (e.g., albums). ! Installing software versions other than indicated on the website of Pioneer to your iPod/iPhone/iPad may result ! Use k/l to move to previous/next levels. in incompatibility with this receiver.

  • Page 54: Playing A Usb Device

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

  • Page 55: Playing An Mhl-Compatible Device

    The USB function of this receiver supports the following file formats. Note that some file formats are not available c Uncompressed FLAC files are not supported. Pioneer does not guarantee playback. for playback although they are listed as playable file formats.

  • Page 56: Playing Music From A Computer

    Basic playback 　 Playing music from a computer Listening to the radio SC-79 only 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 Use this function to play digital audio input to the unit’s rear panel USB-DAC IN terminal.

  • Page 57: Bluetooth Adapter For Wireless Enjoyment Of Music

    Basic playback 　 Saving station presets Bluetooth ADAPTER for Wireless Enjoyment of Music 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 Device not equipped with receiver can memorize up to 63 stations, stored in seven banks, or classes (A to G) of 9 stations each.
  • Page 58 ® 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 Press TOP MENU to select Bluetooth Setup.
  • Page 59 　 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 　...
  • Page 60 　 Listening to your system 　 Enjoying various types of playback using the listening modes ..........61 Selecting MCACC presets ......................63 　 Choosing the input signal ......................63 Better sound using Phase Control ....................64 Better sound using Phase Control and Full Band Phase Control ..........64 　...

  • Page 61: Listening To Your System Enjoying Various Types Of Playback Using The Listening Modes

    Listening to your system 　 With two channel sources, you can select from: Enjoying various types of playback using the listening modes ! 2 Pro Logic IIx MOVIE – Up to 7.1 channel sound (surround back), especially suited to movie sources ! 2 Pro Logic IIx MUSIC –...
  • Page 62 Listening to your system 　 Using the Home THX modes Using the Advanced surround effects THX and Home THX are technical standards created by THX Ltd. for cinema and home theater sound. Home THX The Advanced surround effects can be used for a variety of additional surround sound effects. Most Advanced is designed to make home theater audio sound more like what you hear in a cinema.

  • Page 63: Selecting Mcacc Presets

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

  • Page 64: Connecting Your Equipment Better Sound Using Phase Control

    Listening to your system 　 Better sound using Phase Control Better sound using Phase Control and Full Band Phase Control This receiver’s Phase Control feature uses phase correction measures to make sure your sound source arrives at This receiver is equipped with the two types of functions that correct phase distortion and group delay: Phase the listening position in phase, preventing unwanted distortion and/or coloring of the sound.
  • Page 65 Listening to your system 　 Using the Full Band Phase Control’s FRONT ALIGN function Full Band Phase Control calibrates frequency phase disturbances (group delay) for the full speaker band (Full Band) (SYMMETRY), but with this unit it is also possible to calibrate the frequency phase characteristics of other speakers to the frequency phase characteristics of the front speakers (FRONT ALIGN).
  • Page 66 　 Playback with NETWORK features 　 Introduction ........................... 67 Playback with Network functions ....................68 　 About network playback ......................70 About playable file formats ......................71 　...

  • Page 67: Playback With Network Features Introduction

    ! AirPlay provided on this receiver has been developed and tested based on the software versions for the iPod, Notes iPhone, iPad and the software versions for iTunes that are indicated on the Pioneer website. AirPlay may not ! To listen to Internet radio stations, you must sign a contract with an ISP (Internet Service Provider) beforehand.

  • Page 68: Playback With Network Functions

    ! Press NET to switch the remote control to the network operation mode. HTC Connect Certified Smartphones +Favorite The HTC Connect-compatible smartphones, Please check Pioneer website for up to date information about com- TOP MENU TOOLS patible devices and audio format support.
  • Page 69 ! When disposing of the product, we recommend you reset it to delete the data. See Resetting the system The access code required for registration on the special Pioneer Internet radio site is displayed. Make a memo of page this address.

  • Page 70: About Network Playback

    ! Some functions may not be supported depending on the server type or version used. Pioneer is not responsible for any malfunction of the player and/or the NETWORK features due to communica- ! Supported file formats vary by server. As such, files not supported by your server are not displayed on this unit.

  • Page 71: About Playable File Formats

    　 c Uncompressed FLAC files are not supported. Pioneer does not guarantee playback. — Gapless playback is not possible when the format is being converted (transcoded) by the server.
  • Page 72 　 Control with HDMI function 　 About the Control with HDMI function ..................73 Making Control with HDMI connections ..................73 　 HDMI Setup ............................ 73 Before using synchronization ....................... 74 About synchronized operations ....................74 Setting the PQLS function ......................74 　...

  • Page 73: Control With Hdmi Function About The Control With Hdmi Function

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

  • Page 74: Before Using Synchronization

    TV’s menu screen, etc. This receiver will power up and switch to the synchronized amp mode. ! See the Pioneer website for players supporting the Sound Retriever Link and Stream Smoother Link functions. ! 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 TV.

  • Page 75: Cautions On The Control With Hdmi Function

    Control with HDMI function 　 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. 　...

  • Page 76: Using Other Functions

    　 Using other functions 　 Setting the Audio options ......................77 Setting the Video options ......................79 　 Switching the speaker terminals ....................81 Using the MULTI-ZONE controls ....................81 Making an audio or a video recording..................82 Network settings from a web browser ..................82 　...

  • Page 77: Setting The Audio Options

    Using other functions 　 Setting What it does Option(s) Setting the Audio options With the Auto Sound Retriever function, DSP processing is used to There are a number of additional sound settings you can make using the AUDIO PARAMETER menu. The compensate for the loss of audio data upon compression, improving defaults, if not stated, are listed in bold.
  • Page 78 Using other functions 　 Setting What it does Option(s) Setting What it does Option(s) Adjusts the level of dynamic range for movie soundtracks optimized V.HEIGHT When you’re not using front height speakers, selecting this mode for Dolby TrueHD (you may need to use this feature when listening to (Virtual Height) allows you to hear a virtual front height channel through your front Loud Mgmt...

  • Page 79: Setting The Video Options

    Using other functions 　 m ! This can be set when MANUAL is selected for V.SPs. Video parameter menu ! 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.
  • Page 80 Using other functions 　 Setting What it does Option(s) Setting What it does Option(s) Reduces block noise (block-shaped distortion generated upon MPEG Adjusts the red/green balance. compression) in the picture. 　 c 0 to +8 d <d, e> Default: 0 c –6 to +6 d <d, e>...

  • Page 81: Switching The Speaker Terminals

    Using other functions 　 Switching the speaker terminals Note If you selected 9.1ch FH/FW, 7.1ch + Speaker B, 7.1ch FH/FW + ZONE 2 or 5.1ch + SP-B Bi-Amp at Speaker ! When 7.1ch + Speaker B or 5.1ch + SP-B Bi-Amp is selected for the Speaker System setting (page 101) and system setting...

  • Page 82: Making An Audio Or A Video Recording

    Using other functions 　 ZONE 2 remote controls Making an audio or a video recording Press the remote control’s ZONE 2 to operate the corresponding zone. You can make an audio or a video recording from the built-in tuner, or from an audio or video source connected to The following table shows the possible ZONE 2 remote controls: the receiver (such as a CD player or TV).

  • Page 83: Using The Sleep Timer

    Using other functions 　 In case of SC-77 Using the sleep timer Set which terminal to use when outputting video and audio signals from the HDMI output terminals. The sleep timer switches the receiver into standby after a specified amount of time so you can fall asleep without The HDMI OUT 1 terminal is compatible with the Control with HDMI function.

  • Page 84: Resetting The System

    Using other functions 　 Setting Default Resetting the system Phase Control Use this procedure to reset all the receiver’s settings to the factory default. Use the front panel controls to do this. iPod/USB, INTERNET RADIO, PANDORA, Set MULTI-ZONE to MULTI ZONE OFF. MEDIA SERVER, FAVORITES, ADAPTER ! Disconnect the iPod and USB memory device from the receiver beforehand.

  • Page 85: Controlling The Rest Of Your System

    　 Controlling the rest of your system 　 About the Remote Setup menu ....................86 Operating multiple receivers ......................86 　 Setting the remote to control other components............... 86 Selecting preset codes directly ..................... 86 Programming signals from other remote controls ..............87 Erasing one of the remote control button settings ..............

  • Page 86: About The Remote Setup Menu

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

  • Page 87: Programming Signals From Other Remote Controls

    (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 Press the corresponding button on the other remote control that is sending (teaching) the format only).

  • Page 88: Erasing All Learnt Settings That Are In One Input Function

    The All Zone Standby can be used to turn all zones to OFF when the receiver’s power is switched to standby. If the LED lights for one second, the erasing has been successfully completed. Also, when using separate Pioneer amplifiers/receivers for the sub zones, they can also be set to standby simultaneously.

  • Page 89: Resetting The Remote Control Settings

    Controlling the rest of your system 　 Resetting the remote control settings Controlling components Use this procedure to reset all the remote control’s settings to the factory default. This remote control can control components after entering the proper codes (see Setting the remote to control ! When preset codes are set, all the signals learned in the input function buttons are cleared.
  • Page 90 Controlling the rest of your system 　 TV and Audio/Video components Audio/Video components HDD/BDR/ Button(s) CD/CD-R/SACD MD/DAT TAPE Button(s) TV (Monitor) BD/DVD SAT/CATV u SOURCE POWER ON/OFF POWER ON/OFF POWER ON/OFF POWER ON/OFF POWER ON/ POWER ON/ POWER ON/ POWER ON/ POWER ON/ POWER ON/ 　...
  • Page 91 Controlling the rest of your system 　 TV (Projector) Button(s) TV (Projector) u SOURCE POWER ON 　 MOVIE STANDARD DYNAMIC USER1 USER2 　 USER3 COLOR+ SHARP+ GAMMA 　 COLOR– !/CLR SHARP– ENTER (CLASS) COLOR TEMP EXIT INFO i/j/k/l i/j/k/l ENTER ENTER TEST HIDE...

  • Page 92: The Advanced Mcacc Menu

    　 The Advanced MCACC menu 　 Making receiver settings from the Advanced MCACC menu ............ 93 Automatic MCACC (Expert)......................93 　 Manual MCACC setup ........................95 Checking MCACC Data ........................98 Data Management ......................... 99 　...

  • Page 93: Making Receiver Settings From The Advanced Mcacc Menu

    — When data measurement is taken (after selecting ALL or Keep SP System), the reverb characteristics The Advanced MCACC (Multi Channel ACoustic Calibration) system was developed in Pioneer’s laboratories with data (both before- and after-calibration) that this receiver had been storing will be overwritten.
  • Page 94 Microphone ! Depending on the characteristics of your room, sometimes identical speakers with cone sizes of around 12 SC-79 SC-77 cm (5 inches) will end up with different size settings. You can correct the setting manually using the Manual speaker setup page 101.

  • Page 95: Manual Mcacc Setup

    The Advanced MCACC menu 　 Adjust the level of the left channel. Manual MCACC setup 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. You can use the settings in the Manual MCACC setup menu to make detailed adjustments when you’re more ! After pressing ENTER, test tones will be output.
  • Page 96 The Advanced MCACC menu 　 Standing Wave Acoustic Calibration EQ Professional ! Default setting: ON/ATT 0.0dB (all filters) This setup minimizes the unwanted effects of room reverberation by allowing you to calibrate your system based Acoustic standing waves occur when, under certain conditions, sound waves from your speaker system resonate on the direct sound coming from the speakers.
  • Page 97 The Advanced MCACC menu 　 If you selected ‘Reverb Measurement’, select EQ ON or EQ OFF, and then START. Precision Distance The following options determine how the reverb characteristics of your listening area are displayed in SC-79 only Reverb View: ! EQ OFF –...

  • Page 98: Checking Mcacc Data

    The Advanced MCACC menu 　 Speaker Distance Checking MCACC Data Use this to display the distance from the different channels to the listening position. See Speaker Distance At the procedure of Automatically conducting optimum sound tuning (Full Auto MCACC) page 47, the proce- page 103 for more on this.

  • Page 99: Data Management

    The Advanced MCACC menu 　 Select ‘OK’ to confirm and copy the settings. Data Management 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 This system allows you to store up to six MCACC presets, allowing you to calibrate your system for different listen- return to the Data Management setup menu.

  • Page 100: The System Setup And Other Setup Menus

    　 The System Setup and Other Setup menus 　 Making receiver settings from the System Setup menu ............101 Manual speaker setup .........................101 　 Network Setup menu ........................104 Checking the Network Information ...................105 MHL Setup ............................105 The Other Setup menu ........................105 　...

  • Page 101: The System Setup And Other Setup Menus Making Receiver Settings From The System Setup Menu

    Using the MULTI-ZONE controls page 81). ! HDMI Setup – Synchronizes this receiver with your Pioneer component supporting Control with HDMI (page ! 5.1ch Bi-Amp + ZONE 2 – Select this to use the surround back speaker terminals for an independent system 72).
  • Page 102 The System Setup and Other Setup menus 　 Using Multi-ZONE Music ! SW – LFE signals and bass frequencies 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 Multi-ZONE Music can be used to play the same sound in the MAIN ZONE, ZONE 2 and ZONE 3, for example for want deeper bass (the bass frequencies that would normally come out the front and center speakers are also home parties.
  • Page 103 The System Setup and Other Setup menus 　 Speaker Distance THX Audio Setting For good sound depth and separation from your system, you need to specify the distance of your speakers from This menu allows the user to adjust various THX features including Loudness Plus, SBch processing, THX Ultra2 the listening position.

  • Page 104: Network Setup Menu

    The System Setup and Other Setup menus 　 Proxy Hostname/Proxy Port Network Setup menu This setting is required when you connect this receiver to the Internet via a proxy server. Enter the IP address Make the settings for connecting the receiver to the Internet and using the network functions. of your proxy server in the ‘Proxy Hostname’...

  • Page 105: Checking The Network Information

    108). ! IP Address – Check the IP address of this receiver. ! Maintenance Mode – This is used to receive maintenance from a Pioneer service engineer or custom ! MAC Address – Check the MAC address of this receiver.
  • Page 106 Volume Setup update file from the Pioneer website onto your computer, the file will be in ZIP format. Unzip the ZIP file before You can set the maximum volume of this receiver or specify what the volume level will be when the power is saving it on the USB memory device.
  • Page 107 The System Setup and Other Setup menus 　 Software Update messages Select the Power ON Level setting you want. The sub zone volume is set to the volume selected here when the sub zone is turned on using the multi-zone func- Status messages Descriptions tion.

  • Page 108: Making Network Settings Using Safari

    If another zone is on, it may not be possible to play the audio contents. In this case, turn the other zone off, then play the audio contents. Maintenance Mode Only use this if so instructed by a Pioneer service engineer or custom installer. Note This setting for the network has been confirmed for Mac OS X 10.7 and Safari 5.1.

  • Page 109: Using Safari To Set A Friendly Name

    The System Setup and Other Setup menus 　 Using Safari to set a friendly name Launch Safari on your computer. Press Bookmark icon. Click Bonjour list (a), and then select this receiver's name 　 (Friendly Name) (b) in Bookmark. If Bonjour list is not displayed, access the IP address“http://(the receiver's IP address)” from Safari. Click Friendly Name.

  • Page 110: Faq

    　 　 Troubleshooting ..........................111 Power ............................111 　 No sound ............................111 Other audio problems .........................112 ADAPTER PORT terminal ......................113 Video .............................113 　 Settings ............................113 Professional Calibration EQ graphical output ................114 Display ............................114 Remote control ..........................115 HDMI .............................115 MHL ...............................116 AVNavigator ..........................116 USB interface ..........................117 iPod ...............................117...

  • Page 111: Troubleshooting

    　 ing the checks listed below, ask your nearest Pioneer authorized independent service company to carry out repair The receiver suddenly switches off or There is a problem with the receiver’s power unit or fan. Try turning on the power. If the work.

  • Page 112: Other Audio Problems

    Symptom Remedy Certain listening modes or When Operation Mode is set to Basic, the Pioneer-recommended settings are made and Speaker switching sound (clicking Depending on the listening mode, the front height (or front wide) and surround back HOME MENU items cannot be not all of the functions can be used.

  • Page 113: Adapter Port Terminal

    　 Symptom Remedy ADAPTER PORT terminal Noisy, intermittent, or distorted Sometimes a video deck may output a noisy video signal (during scanning, for example), Symptom Remedy 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, etc.

  • Page 114: Professional Calibration Eq Graphical Output

    Make sure that the receiver is set to AUTO or DIGITAL (see Choosing the input signal Certain listening modes or When Operation Mode is set to Basic, the Pioneer-recommended settings are made and ing mode set to Auto Surround or page 63).

  • Page 115: Remote Control

    　 Symptom Remedy Remote control No sound, or sound suddenly Check that the HDMI Audio setting is set to AMP (Setting the Audio options page 77). Symptom Remedy ceases. If the component is a DVI device, use a separate connection for the audio. Cannot be remote controlled.

  • Page 116: Mhl

    　 Symptom Causes Remedy AVNavigator does not inter- The receiver’s power is not turned Turn the receiver’s power on. (Wait about 60 seconds after Symptom Remedy act well with the receiver. the power turns on for network functions to start.) After this, press Detection in AVNavigator to redetect the When playing an MHL-compat- The MHL device will not operate unless power is being supplied from this receiver.

  • Page 117: Usb Interface

    　 USB interface Network Symptoms Causes Remedies Symptoms Causes Remedies The folders/files stored on a The folders/files are currently stored Store the folders/files in the FAT region. Cannot access the network. The LAN cable is not firmly con- Firmly connect the LAN cable (page 41).

  • Page 118: Usb-Dac

    11: You are currently logged onto machine (page 68). Are volume settings correct for the For audio device select “Pioneer USB Audio Device”. Windows Media Player 12. the domain through your PC with OS and application program? Windows XP or Windows Vista...

  • Page 119: Wireless Lan

    ! If 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- Network connections cannot be established even when the above measures are taken.
  • Page 120 　 Additional information 　 Surround sound formats ......................121 About THX ............................121 　 About HDMI ..........................122 HDBaseT ............................122 HTC Connect ..........................122 About iPod ...........................123 　 Windows 8 ...........................123 MHL ...............................123 Software license notice .......................123 Auto Surround, ALC and Stream Direct with different input signal formats ......124 Speaker Setting Guide ........................

  • Page 121: Surround Sound Formats

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

  • Page 122: About Hdmi

    Additional information 　 THX Ultra2 Plus About HDMI Before any home theatre component can be THX Ultra2 Plus certified, it must incorporate all the features above HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface) is a digital transfer standard for receiving video and audio data with and also pass a rigorous series of quality and performance tests.

  • Page 123: About Ipod

    Additional information 　 About iPod 　 AirPlay works with iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch with iOS 4.3.3 or later, Mac with OS X Mountain Lion, and Mac 　 and PC with iTunes 10.2.2 or later. MHL, the MHL Logo, and Mobile High-Definition Link are trademarks or registered trademarks of MHL, LLC in the Bluetooth technology works with iPhone 5, iPhone 4S, iPhone 4, iPhone 3GS, iPhone 3G, iPhone, iPad (3rd and United States and other countries.

  • Page 124: Auto Surround, Alc And Stream Direct With Different Input Signal Formats

    Dolby Digital EX Dolby Digital EX Dolby Digital EX (6.1 channel flagged) towards the listening position, the sound field will seem cramped. Testing by the Pioneer Multi-channel Research 2 Pro Logic IIx MOVIE 2 Pro Logic IIx MOVIE Dolby TrueHD EX (6.1 channel flagged) Group has shown that a good sense of sound positioning can be achieved by pointing all the speakers towards <a>...

  • Page 125: About Messages Displayed When Using Network Functions

    Additional information 　 Also note that placing it near a wall may result in sympathetic vibrations with the building that could excessively About messages displayed when using network functions 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 Refer to the following information when you come up with a status message while operating the Network can help reduce any sympathetic vibrations, but depending on the shape of the room this could result in stand- functions.

  • Page 126: Important Information Regarding The Hdmi Connection

    Additional information 　 Important information regarding the HDMI connection There are cases where you may not be able to route HDMI signals through this receiver (this depends on the HDMI-equipped component you are connecting-check with the manufacturer for HDMI compatibility information).

  • Page 127: Glossary

    Additional information 　 Glossary The THX technologies are explained below. See http://www.thx.com for more detailed information. THX Cinema Audio formats/Decoding A mode for playing in a home theater environment the sound tracks of theater movies that have been recorded 　 Dolby and edited for playback in large spaces such as movie theaters.
  • Page 128 Control with HDMI function Windows Media Synchronized operations below with a Control with HDMI-compatible Pioneer TV or Blu-ray Disc player are pos- Windows Media is a multimedia framework for media creation and distribution for Microsoft Windows. Windows sible when the component is connected to the receiver using an HDMI cable.
  • Page 129 Additional information 　 Router USB-DAC A device for relaying data flowing on a network to another network. In homes, routers often also function as By using a USB cable (Type A Male to Type B Male, sold separately) to connect this unit’s USB-DAC IN terminal DHCP servers.

  • Page 130: Features Index

    Additional information 　 Sound Retriever Air Features index Enjoying various types of playback using the listening modes page Operation Mode Dialog Enhancement Operation Mode Setup page Setting the Audio options page AVNavigator for Windows, AVNavigator for Mac, AVNavigator for iPad 　...

  • Page 131: Specifications

    Surround back ................200 W + 200 W (SC-79)/190 W + 190 W (SC-77) (17.13 in. (W) x 7.28 in. (H) x 17.36 in. (D)) Front height/Front wide ..............200 W + 200 W (SC-79)/190 W + 190 W (SC-77) Weight (without package) Continuous Power Output (1 kHz, 4 W, 1.0 %)

  • Page 132: Preset Code List

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  • Page 133 ABS 1017 Gateway 1017 Mind 1017 Sansui 1014, 1019 Adventura 1005 GE 1002, 1004 Mitsubishi 1010 Sanyo 1001, 1002 Pioneer 2014, 2197, 2256 Daewoo 2021, 2087 KLH 2070, 2080 Rowa 2071 　 Aiwa 1005 GOI 1029 Motorola 1004 Sears 1001, 1003, 1004...
  • Page 134 Jebsee 6122 Myrio 6077, 6078 AV Receiver Bell & Howell 6122 Director 6073 Jerrold 6073, 6072, 6122 Noos 6040 Bright House 6074, 6029 Emerson 6122 Knology 6029 Pioneer 5096 (ID 1), 5097 (ID 2), 5098 (ID 3), 5099 (ID 4),...
  • Page 135 253 Alexandra Road, #04-01, Singapore 159936 TEL: 65-6472-7555 PIONEER ELECTRONICS AUSTRALIA PTY. LTD. 5 Arco Lane, Heatherton, Victoria, 3202, Australia, TEL: (03) 9586-6300 PIONEER ELECTRONICS DE MEXICO S.A. DE C.V. Blvd.Manuel Avila Camacho 138 10 piso Col.Lomas de Chapultepec, Mexico, D.F. 11000 TEL: 55-9178-4270 K002_B3_En ©...

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