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Operating Instructions -K/-S SC-LX AV Receiver...
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D3-4-2-1-7b*_A1_En Store small parts out of the reach of children and supported by this unit). infants. If accidentally swallowed, contact a doctor • Pioneer is not responsible for any malfunction of the immediately. compatible Pioneer product due to communication D41-6-4_A1_En error/malfunctions associated with your network connection and/or your connected equipment.
Thank you for buying this Pioneer product. Please read through these operating instruc- 05 Basic playback Playing a source ................................54 tions so you will know how to operate your model properly. Playing an iPod .................................55 Contents Playing a USB device ...............................56 Playing an MHL-compatible device ..........................57...
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10 Controlling the rest of your system 14 Additional information About the Remote Setup menu............................88 Surround sound formats ...............................123 Operating multiple receivers ............................88 SABRE DAC .................................123 Setting the remote to control other components ......................88 About HDMI ..................................123 Selecting preset codes directly ............................88 HTC Connect ...................................123 Programming signals from other remote controls .......................89 About iPod ..................................124...
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Flow of settings on the receiver Changing the OSD display language (OSD Language) (page 51 Using the AVNavigator functions (page 47 Flow for connecting and setting the receiver MCACC speaker settings The unit is a full-fledged AV receiver equipped with an abundance of functions and terminals. It can be used eas- Automatically conducting optimum sound tuning (Full Auto MCACC) page 48 ily after following the procedure below to make the connections and settings.
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Before you start Our philosophy ..........................7 Features ............................7 Checking what’s in the box ......................10 Installing the receiver ........................10 Loading the batteries ........................10 Operating range of remote control unit ..................11...
Pioneer is dedicated to making your home theater listening experience as close as possible to the vision of the moviemakers and mastering engineer when they created the original soundtrack. We do this by focusing on three...
Before you start Network Connectivity Spotify Digital Music-Streaming Service ready Easy Network connection with the Wireless LAN converter Spotify is a digital music-streaming service that gives you on-demand access to millions of songs. This receiver is With the AXF7031 wireless LAN converter, you can enjoy using a wireless LAN connection for the AV receivers. ready for Connect from Spotify, which lets you select songs on your Spotify app to listen to on your audio system.
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Before you start Playback/Processing Installation Dolby Atmos Built-in AVNavigator This AV receiver supports the latest Dolby Atmos surround sound system. Dolby Atmos is a new technology in When accessing the receiver from the browser of your smartphone, tablet, Windows PC or Mac, you can use which, through real time calculation of audio data and meta data (position and time information) included in the Wiring Navi, which explains how to connect or Interactive Operation Guide, which visually and intelligibly audio signal, a surround sound space is achieved irrespective of the speaker layout and number of speakers.
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Before you start Operating range of remote control unit The remote control may not work properly if: ! There are obstacles between the remote control and the receiver’s remote sensor. ! Direct sunlight or fluorescent light is shining onto the remote sensor. ! The receiver is located near a device that is emitting infrared rays.
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Controls and displays Remote control ..........................13 Display ............................15 Front panel ............................. 16 ...
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 – Operation of other devices and each input (TUNER, etc.) (See pages This section explains how to operate the remote control for the receiver.
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Controls and displays 13 Remote control LED Lights when a command is sent from the remote control. 14 SUB ZONE CONTROL buttons ! Z2 (ZONE 2) – Holding down this button (for 1.5 seconds) until the remote control LED flashes one time, the mode changes to Zone 2 operation.
Controls and displays (PHASE CONTROL) Display Lights when the Phase Control (page 65 ) or Full Band Phase Control (page 66 ) is switched on. Lights when the input signal level is lowered to reduce distortion (page 78 DIGITAL PLUS FULL BAND TUNED...
Controls and displays MASTER VOLUME dial Front panel Front panel controls To access the front panel controls, catch the sides of the door with your fingers and pull forward. INPU SELE STAN MCACC PRO FL OFF HDMI iPod iPhone ...
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Controls and displays 21 iPod/iPhone terminals Use to connect your Apple iPod/iPhone as an audio source (page 43 ), or connect a USB device for audio and photo playback (page 43 22 HDMI 5 INPUT terminal Use for connection to a compatible HDMI device (Video camera, etc.) (page 44 ...
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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 ..................... 26 About the audio connection ......................32 About the video converter ......................
Connecting your equipment Connecting your equipment Notes This receiver provides you with many connection possibilities, but it doesn’t have to be difficult. This chapter ! The RS-232C terminal is exclusively for the installer. explains the kinds of components you can connect to make up your home theater system. ! The input functions below are assigned by default to the receiver’s different input terminals.
Connecting your equipment [B] 9.2 channel surround system (Top middle/Front height) connection Determining the speakers’ application ! Speaker System setting: 7.2.2ch TMd/FH 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.
Connecting your equipment [D] 7.2 channel surround system & Speaker B connection [F] 7.2 channel surround system & HDZONE connection (Multi Zone) ! Speaker System setting: 7.2ch + Speaker B ! Speaker System setting: 7.2ch + HDZONE With these connections you can simultaneously enjoy 7.2-channel surround sound in the main zone with stereo playback on another component in HDZONE.
Connecting your equipment [H-1] 5.2 channel surround system & ZONE 2/ZONE 3 connection (Multi Zone) [J] 5.2 channel surround system & Front and Surround Bi-amping connection [H-2] 5.2 channel surround system & ZONE 2/HDZONE connection (Multi Zone) (High quality surround) [H-3] Multi-ZONE Music connection ! Speaker System setting: 5.2ch F+Surr Bi-Amp Bi-amping connection of the front and surround speakers for high sound quality with 5.2-channel surround sound.
Connecting your equipment [L] 5.2 channel surround system & Center and Surround Bi-amping Placing the speakers connection (High quality surround) Refer to the chart below for placement of the speakers you intend to connect. ! Speaker System setting: 5.2ch C+Surr Bi-Amp Bi-amping connection of the center and surround speakers for high sound quality with 5.2-channel surround sound.
Connecting your equipment Layout as seen from the side Connecting the speakers TFwL / TMdL / TBwL / Each speaker connection on the receiver comprises a positive (+) and negative (–) terminal. Make sure to match TFwR TMdR TBwR these up with the terminals on the speakers themselves.
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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. ! With these connections, the Speaker System setting makes no difference. amplifiers for better crossover performance.
Connecting your equipment [B] 9.2 channel surround system (Top middle/Front height) connection Installing your speaker system ! Select ‘7.2.2ch TMd/FH’ from the Speaker System menu. At the very least, front left and right speakers only are necessary. Note that your main surround speakers should Speaker system setting page 102 to do this.
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Connecting your equipment [C] 9.2 channel surround system (Top forward/Top backward) connection [D] 7.2 channel surround system & Speaker B connection ! Select ‘5.2.4ch’ from the Speaker System menu. ! Select ‘7.2ch + Speaker B’ from the Speaker System menu. Speaker system setting page 102 to do this.
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Connecting your equipment [E] 7.2 channel surround system & Front Bi-amping connection (High quality [F] 7.2 channel surround system & HDZONE connection (Multi Zone) surround) ! Select ‘7.2ch + HDZONE’ from the Speaker System menu. Speaker system setting page 102 to do this.
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Connecting your equipment [G] 5.2 channel surround system & Front Bi-amping connection (High quality [H-1] 5.2 channel surround system & ZONE 2/ZONE 3 connection (Multi Zone) surround) & HDZONE connection (Multi Zone) [H-2] 5.2 channel surround system & ZONE 2/HDZONE connection (Multi Zone) [H-3] Multi-ZONE Music connection ! Select ‘5.2 Bi-Amp+HDZONE’...
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Connecting your equipment [I] 5.2 channel surround system & Speaker B Bi-amping connection [J] 5.2 channel surround system & Front and Surround Bi-amping connection (High quality surround) ! Select ‘5.2ch + SP-B Bi-Amp’ from the Speaker System menu. Speaker system setting page 102 to do this.
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Connecting your equipment [K] 5.2 channel surround system & Front and Center Bi-amping connection [L] 5.2 channel surround system & Center and Surround Bi-amping (High quality surround) connection (High quality surround) ! Select ‘5.2ch F+C Bi-Amp’ from the Speaker System menu. ! Select ‘5.2ch C+Surr Bi-Amp’...
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.
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.
Connecting your equipment ! When connecting to an HDMI/DVI-compatible monitor using the HDMI OUT 2 terminal, switch the HDMI Connecting your DVD player with no HDMI output output setting to OUT 2 or OUT 1+2. See Switching the HDMI output page 83 ...
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.
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 ...
Connecting your equipment ! If your set-top box is equipped with an HDMI output terminal, we recommend connecting it to the receiver’s Connecting 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 using ...
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.
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 39...
Connecting your equipment MULTI-ZONE setup Note This receiver can power up to four independent systems in separate rooms after you have made the proper When any of the INTERNET RADIO, MEDIA SERVER, FAVORITES or iPod/USB inputs is selected in the main MULTI-ZONE connections.
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Connecting your equipment MULTI-ZONE setup using speaker terminals (ZONE 2) Secondary MULTI-ZONE setup using speaker terminals (ZONE 3) You must select ZONE 2 in Speaker system setting (page 102 ) to use this setup. You must select 5.2 +ZONE 2+ZONE 3 in Speaker system setting page 102 to use this setup.
Connecting your equipment Multi-zone connection using the HDMI terminal and speaker terminals (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.
Connecting your equipment Connecting an iPod Connecting a USB device This receiver has a dedicated iPod terminal that will allow you to control playback of audio content from your iPod It is possible to play audio and photo files by connecting USB devices to this receiver. using the controls of this receiver.
Connecting your equipment Connecting an MHL-compatible device Connecting to a wireless LAN An MHL-compatible mobile device can be connected to enjoy 3D/Full-HD videos, high quality multi-channel The wireless LAN converter can be connected to connect this unit to a network wirelessly. Use the included audio, and photos etc., with charge the battery on the receiver.
A damaged power cord can cause a fire or give you an electric shock. Check the power cord once in a while. If you find it damaged, ask your nearest Pioneer authorized independent service company for a replacement.
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Basic Setup How to use the built-in AVNavigator ..................47 Automatically conducting optimum sound tuning (Full Auto MCACC) ........48 The Input Setup menu ........................50 Operation Mode Setup ......................... 51 Changing the OSD display language (OSD Language)............... 51 About the Home Menu .........................
Basic Setup ! With a Windows PC other than Windows XP, you can use the following method to launch AVNavigator. How to use the built-in AVNavigator Launch Explorer and right-click <SC-LX58> displayed in the ‘Network’ folder, then click ‘View device webpage’.
Basic Setup ! When using an iPad/iPhone/iPod touch, from the App Store, download iControlAV5, which is a free applica- ! Interactive Operation Guide – The receiver will be operated using the remote control on the screen and you tion. After launching iControlAV5, follow the instructions on the screen. After that, on the Home screen, tap can view function explanations or videos.
Basic Setup The Full Auto MCACC display appears once the microphone is connected. 1a.Full Auto MCACC 1a.Full Auto MCACC A/V RECEIVER A/V RECEIVER Now Analyzing... 1a.Full Auto MCACC A/V RECEIVER Speaker System : 7.2.2ch TMd/FW Environment Check EQ Type –...
Basic Setup Input function default and possible settings The Input Setup menu The terminals on the receiver generally correspond to the name of one of the input functions. If you have con- You only need to make settings in the Input Setup menu if you didn’t hook up your digital equipment according nected components to this receiver differently from (or in addition to) the defaults below, see The Input Setup to the default settings (see...
Basic Setup Operable settings/items Descriptions Page Operation Mode Setup V.HEIGHT Creates a virtual height channel sound for playback. This receiver is equipped with a great number of functions and settings. The Operation Mode feature is provided (Virtual Height) for users who find it difficult to master all these functions and settings.
Basic Setup 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. ! With factory default settings, the Home Menu screen will be output from all HDMI output terminals and displayed on any TV connected via HDMI cable.
Basic playback Playing a source ..........................54 Playing an iPod ..........................55 Playing a USB device ........................56 Playing an MHL-compatible device ....................57 Listening to the radio ........................58 Music playback using Bluetooth wireless technology ............... 60...
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.
! Use k/l to move to previous/next levels. ! Installing software versions other than indicated on the website of Pioneer to your iPod/iPhone may result in Continue browsing until you arrive at what you want to play, then press d to start playback.
! 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.
Files encoded using Windows Media Codec 9 may be playable but some parts of the specification are not supported; specifi- Music files cally, Pro, Lossless, Voice. e Uncompressed FLAC files are not supported. Pioneer does not guarantee playback. Category Extension Stream f DSD files cannot be played in the sub zone.
Basic playback Saving station presets Listening to the radio If you often listen to a particular radio station, it’s convenient to have the receiver store the frequency for easy The following steps show you how to tune in to FM and AM radio broadcasts using the automatic (search) and recall whenever you want to listen to that station.
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Basic playback Press DISP for RDS information. An introduction to RDS (for Europe) Each press changes the display as follows: Radio Data System (RDS) is a system used by most FM radio stations to provide listeners with various kinds of ! Radio Text (RT) –...
Notes ! The Bluetooth wireless technology enabled device must support A2DP profiles. ! Pioneer does not guarantee proper connection and operation of this unit with all wireless technology enabled devices. Remote control operation The remote control supplied with this unit allows you to play and stop media, and perform other operations.
Basic playback Listen to music on the unit from a Bluetooth capable device Notes Press BT ADPT. ! In the event noise appears in your television image, there is the possibility that a Bluetooth wireless technology enabled device or this unit (including products supported by this unit) are causing signal interference with The unit will switch to BT AUDIO input.
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Listening to your system Enjoying various types of playback using the listening modes ..........63 Selecting MCACC presets ......................65 Choosing the input signal ......................65 Better sound using Phase Control ....................65 Better sound using Phase Control and Full Band Phase Control ..........66...
Listening to your system Standard surround sound Enjoying various types of playback using the listening modes The following modes provide basic surround sound for stereo and multichannel sources. 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.
Listening to your system Using the Advanced surround effects Using Stream Direct The Advanced surround effects can be used for a variety of additional surround sound effects. Most Advanced Use the Stream Direct modes when you want to hear the truest possible reproduction of a source. All unneces- Surround modes are designed to be used with film soundtracks, but some modes are also suited for music sary signal processing is bypassed, and you’re left with the pure analog or digital sound source.
Listening to your system Selecting MCACC presets Better sound using Phase Control ! Default setting: MEMORY 1 This receiver’s Phase Control feature uses phase correction measures to make sure your sound source arrives at If you have calibrated your system for different listening positions, you can switch between settings to suit the the listening position in phase, preventing unwanted distortion and/or coloring of the sound.
Listening to your system Better sound using Phase Control and Full Band Phase Control Notes This receiver is equipped with the two types of functions that correct phase distortion and group delay: Phase ! The original characteristics of group delay of the speakers calibrated and the targeted characteristics after Control and Full Band Phase Control.
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Playback with NETWORK features Introduction ........................... 68 Playback with Network functions ....................69 About network playback ......................71 About playable file formats ......................72 ...
Friendly Name from Network Setup. ! 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 Notes be compatible with iPod, iPhone, iPad or iTunes software versions other than those indicated on the Pioneer ! To listen to Internet radio stations, you must sign a contract with an ISP (Internet Service Provider) beforehand.
! Press NET to switch the remote control to the network operation mode. 4 High network congestion may interfere with the operation of HTC Connect. HTC Connect Certified Smartphones The HTC Connect-compatible smartphones, Please check Pioneer website for up to date information about com- TOOLS DISP MENU MENU patible devices and audio format support.
Use i/j to select ‘Get access code’, then press ENTER. Preparations (2) Connecting this unit to the network The access code required for registration on the special Pioneer Internet radio site is displayed. Make a memo of this address. ! Connect this unit to the network and also to the Internet...
Press NET repeatedly to select the INTERNET RADIO or MEDIA SERVER. Pioneer does not represent or warrant that content services will continue to be provided or available for a particu- lar period of time, and any such warranty, express or implied, is disclaimed.
8 kbps to 320 kbps cally, Pro, Lossless, Voice. VBR/CBR Supported/Supported e Uncompressed FLAC files are not supported. Pioneer does not guarantee playback. f DSD files cannot be played in the sub zone. 32 kHz, 44.1 kHz, 48 kHz, Sampling frequency 88.2 kHz, 96 kHz, 176.4 kHz,...
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Control with HDMI function About the Control with HDMI function ..................74 Making Control with HDMI connections ..................74 HDMI Setup ............................ 74 Before using synchronization ....................... 75 About synchronized operations ....................75 Setting the PQLS function ......................75 About Sound Retriever Link and Stream Smoother Link ............
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.
78 than one connected by HDMI. The operations below can also be used on Pioneer Control with HDMI-compatible TVs. ! When the receiver’s volume is adjusted or the sound is muted, the volume status is displayed on the TV’s screen.
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. Set the HDMI Setup’s Control to ON, and set the Control Mode setting to ON.
Using other functions Setting the Audio options ......................78 Setting the Video options ......................80 Switching the output (OUTPUT PARAMETER) ................82 HDMI 4K/60p signal output setting ..................... 83 Changing the channel level while listening ................83 Using the MULTI-ZONE controls ....................
Using other functions Setting What it does Option(s) Setting the Audio options TREBLE c –6 to +6 (dB) d Adjusts the amount of treble. There are a number of additional sound settings you can make using the AUDIO PARAMETER menu. The <a>...
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Using other functions Setting What it does Option(s) Setting What it does Option(s) This is useful if you find there is a slight delay before OFF recognizes V.HEIGHT When you’re not using front height speakers, selecting this mode the PCM signal on a CD, for instance.
Using other functions n ! 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 ...
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Using other functions Setting What it does Option(s) Setting What it does Option(s) Reduces noise in the input’s color (C) signal. Adjusts the contrast between light and dark. c 0 to +8 d <d, e> Default: 0 CONTRAST c –6 to +6 d ...
Using other functions a ! The default value changes depending on the type of input (page 86 Switching the output (OUTPUT PARAMETER) ! If the video picture deteriorates when this settings is switched ON, switch it OFF. ! When connected with a video device using the component video input terminals, set this setting to ON and view the HDMI You can press OUT P.
Using other functions HDMI 4K/60p signal output setting Notes ! When 7.2ch + Speaker B or 5.2ch + SP-B Bi-Amp is selected for the Speaker System setting (page 102 ) and If the TV to be connected using HDMI supports 4K/60p, you can switch the 4K/60p signal output setting in accor- Speaker B Link (HDMI Setup page 74...
Using other functions ZONE 2 remote controls Using the MULTI-ZONE controls Before operation, hold down Z2 on the remote control (for 1.5 seconds) until the remote control LED flashes one time. The following steps use the front panel controls to adjust the sub zone volume and select sources. See ZONE 2 The following table shows the possible ZONE 2 remote controls: remote controls...
Using other functions Making an audio or a video recording Using the sleep timer You can make an audio or a video recording from the built-in tuner, or from an audio or video source connected to The sleep timer switches the receiver into standby after a specified amount of time so you can fall asleep without the receiver (such as a CD player or TV).
Using other functions Setting Default Resetting the system Volume Limit Use this procedure to reset all the receiver’s settings to the factory default. Use the front panel controls to do this. Mute Level FULL Set MULTI-ZONE to MULTI ZONE OFF. Phase Control ! Disconnect the iPod and USB memory device from the receiver beforehand.
Controlling the rest of your system About the Remote Setup menu ....................88 Operating multiple receivers ......................88 Setting the remote to control other components............... 88 Selecting preset codes directly ..................... 88 Programming signals from other remote controls ..............89 Erasing one of the remote control button settings ..............
If you can’t find a preset code that matches the component you want to control, you can still teach the remote If you have multiple Pioneer receivers, amplifiers, etc., this setting can be used to prevent other units from individual commands from another remote control (see...
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).
The All Zone Standby can be used to turn all zones to OFF when the receiver’s power is switched to standby. SAT/CBL 6329 Also, when using separate Pioneer amplifiers/receivers for the sub zones, they can also be set to standby TV (INPUT) 0305 simultaneously.
Controlling the rest of your system TV and Audio/Video components Controlling components This remote control can control components after entering the proper codes (see Setting the remote to control HDD/BDR/ Button(s) TV (Monitor) BD/DVD SAT/CATV other components page 88 for more on this).
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Controlling the rest of your system Audio/Video components TV (Projector) Button(s) CD/CD-R/SACD MD/DAT TAPE Button(s) TV (Projector) u SOURCE POWER ON/OFF POWER ON/OFF POWER ON/OFF POWER ON/OFF u SOURCE POWER ON Number buttons numerics numerics numerics — MOVIE CLEAR STANDARD >10/CLEAR...
The MCACC PRO menu Making receiver settings from the MCACC PRO menu .............. 94 Automatic MCACC (Expert)......................94 Manual MCACC setup ........................96 Checking MCACC Data ........................98 Data Management ......................... 99...
— When data measurement is taken (after selecting ALL or Keep SP System), the reverb characteristics The MCACC (Multi Channel ACoustic Calibration) PRO system was developed in Pioneer’s laboratories with data (both before- and after-calibration) that this receiver had been storing will be overwritten.
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The MCACC PRO menu Connect the microphone to the MCACC SETUP MIC jack on the front panel. Make sure ‘OK’ is selected, then press ENTER. Make sure there are no obstacles between the speakers and the microphone. A progress report is displayed on-screen while the receiver outputs more test tones to determine the optimum ...
The MCACC PRO menu Select each channel in turn and adjust the levels (+/–12.0 dB) as necessary. Manual MCACC setup Use k/l to adjust the volume of the speaker you selected to match the reference speaker. When it sounds like ...
The MCACC PRO 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.
The MCACC PRO menu If you selected ‘Reverb Measurement’, select EQ ON or EQ OFF, and then START. Checking MCACC Data The following options determine how the reverb characteristics of your listening area are displayed in Reverb View: At the procedure of Automatically conducting optimum sound tuning (Full Auto MCACC) page 48...
The MCACC PRO menu Speaker Distance Data Management Use this to display the distance from the different channels to the listening position. See Speaker Distance This system allows you to store up to six MCACC presets, allowing you to calibrate your system for different listen- page 104 for more on this.
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The MCACC PRO menu Copying MCACC preset data If you want to manually adjust the Acoustic Calibration EQ (see Manual MCACC setup page 96 ), we recom- mend copying your current settings to an unused MCACC preset. Instead of just a flat EQ curve, this will give you a reference point from which to start.
The System Setup and Other Setup menus Making receiver settings from the System Setup menu ............102 Manual speaker setup .........................102 Network Setup menu ........................105 Checking the Network Information ...................106 MHL Setup ............................106 The Other Setup menu ........................107 Making network settings using Safari..................
Network Setup menu page 105 Speaker system setting ! HDMI Setup – Synchronizes this receiver with your Pioneer component supporting Control with HDMI (page 73 ! Default setting: 7.2.2ch TMd/FW ! MHL Setup – Changes the settings related to MHL (see...
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The System Setup and Other Setup menus ! 5.2 +ZONE 2+HDZONE – Select to use the surround back (ZONE 2) and front wide (HDZONE) speaker termi- Speaker Setting nals for an independent systems in another zone (see Using the MULTI-ZONE controls page 84 ...
The System Setup and Other Setup menus ! FH – Select LARGE if your front height speakers reproduce bass frequencies effectively, or select SMALL to Channel Level send bass frequencies to the other speakers or subwoofer. If you didn’t connect front height speakers, choose ...
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’...
The System Setup and Other Setup menus Parental Lock Checking the Network Information Set restrictions for using Internet services. Also set the password accompanying the usage restrictions. The setting status of the following network-related items can be checked. ! Upon shipment from the factory, the password is set to “0000”.
(page 109 ! FULL (default) – No sound. ! Maintenance Mode – This is used to receive maintenance from a Pioneer service engineer or custom ! –40.0dB/–20.0dB – The volume will be turned down to the level specified here. installer (page 109 When you’re finished, press RETURN.
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! If an update file is provided on the Pioneer website, download it onto your computer. When downloading an ZONE Setup update file from the Pioneer website onto your computer, the file will be in ZIP format. Unzip the ZIP file before ...
! MAIN/HDZONE at ZONE Setup must be set to HDZONE in order to use the HDZONE function (page 108 You will return to the Other Setup menu. Maintenance Mode Only use this if so instructed by a Pioneer service engineer or custom installer.
The System Setup and Other Setup menus Making network settings using Safari Using Safari to set a friendly name Launch Safari on your computer. Launch Safari on your computer. Press Bookmark icon. Click Bonjour list (a), and then select this receiver’s name Press Bookmark icon.
The System Setup and Other Setup menus The firmware upload status screen is displayed. Using Safari to update the firmware “The upload process finished successfully.” will be shown when the update is completed. Once updating is completed, the receiver’s power automatically turns off. Launch Safari on your computer.
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Troubleshooting ..........................113 Power ............................113 No sound ............................113 Other audio problems .........................114 BT AUDIO terminal ........................115 Video .............................115 Settings ............................116 Professional Calibration EQ graphical output ................116 Display ............................116 Remote control ..........................117 HDMI .............................117 MHL ...............................118 Built-in AVNavigator ........................118 USB interface ..........................119 iPod ...............................119 Network............................119...
If the trouble cannot be rectified even after exercis- request repair. ing the checks listed below, ask your nearest Pioneer authorized independent service company to carry out repair AMP OVERHEAT blinks in the dis- Allow the unit to cool down in a well-ventilated place before switching back on (see work.
Symptom Remedy Other audio problems No sound from front height or front Check that the front height or front wide speakers are set to LARGE or SMALL, and the wide speakers. surround speakers are not set to NO (see Speaker Setting page 103 Symptom...
Check the video connections of the source component. Certain listening modes or When Operation Mode is set to Basic, the Pioneer-recommended settings are made and selected. For HDMI, or when V.CONV is set to OFF and a TV and another component are con- HOME MENU items cannot be not all of the functions can be used.
Check that the player is connected using a digital connection. Certain listening modes or When Operation Mode is set to Basic, the Pioneer-recommended settings are made and sources, the receiver’s format indica- Make sure that the receiver is set to AUTO or DIGITAL (see...
Symptom Remedy HDMI When playing a disc with the listen- Make sure that the receiver is set to AUTO or DIGITAL (see Choosing the input signal ing mode set to Auto Surround or page 65 Symptom Remedy ALC, Dolby Surround or DTS Neo:X If a two channel soundtrack is currently playing (including Dolby Surround encoded), The HDMI indicator blinks continu- Check all the points below.
Symptom Remedy Synchronized operation not possible Check the HDMI connections. using Control with HDMI function. Symptom Remedy The cable may be damaged. When playing an MHL-compat- The MHL device will not operate unless power is being supplied from this receiver. When Select ON for the Control Mode with HDMI setting (see HDMI Setup page 74...
USB interface iPod Symptom Cause Remedy Symptom Cause Remedy The folders/files stored on a The folders/files are currently stored Store the folders/files in the FAT region. iPod is not recognized. This receiver recognizes the iPod as Switch off and on again this receiver. USB memory device are not in a region other than the FAT (File a fraud.
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Symptom Cause Remedy Symptom Cause Remedy The audio files stored on Windows Media Player 11 or Install Windows Media Player 11 or Windows Media Player Audio playback is undesir- The audio file currently being played Check whether the audio file was recorded in a format sup- components on the net- Windows Media Player 12 is not cur- 12 on your PC...
When the iControlAV5 or built-in AVNavigator application with the receiver or the USB cable. Unplug the receiver from the wall and call a Pioneer authorized inde- slider in the Spotify applica- go up too much.
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Additional information Surround sound formats ......................123 SABRE DAC ..........................123 About HDMI ..........................123 HTC Connect ..........................123 About iPod ...........................124 Windows 8 ...........................124 MHL ...............................124 About aptX ...........................124 About Bluetooth wireless technology ..................124 Software license notice .......................125 Auto Surround, ALC and Stream Direct with different input signal formats ......
Additional information Surround sound formats SABRE DAC 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. SABRE DAC and the logo are trademarks of ESS Technology, Inc.
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 ® Windows and the Windows logo are trademarks of the Microsoft group of companies.
However, if all the speakers are pointed Surround Back speaker(s): Not connected towards the listening position, the sound field will seem cramped. Testing by the Pioneer Multi-channel Research DVD-A sources/Multi-ch PCM...
Additional information Position of center speaker and monitor Step 4: Positioning and adjusting the subwoofer Since mostly dialogs are output from the center speaker, keeping the center speaker as close as possible to the Placing the subwoofer between the center and front speakers makes even music sources sound more natural (if screen makes the overall sound more natural.
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).
Slovenščina: Declaration of Conformity with regard to the R&TTE Directive Pioneer declara que este [*] está Pioneer izjavlja, da je ta [*] v skladu z 1999/5/EC conforme com os requisitos essenciais bistvenimi zahtevami in ostalimi e outras disposições da Directiva relevantnimi določili direktive...
Additional information DTS-HD High Resolution Audio Glossary A high definition audio technology by which signals can be transferred over HDMI cables. DTS-ES Audio formats/Decoding DTS-ES (the ES stands for Extended Surround) is a decoder that is capable of decoding both DTS-ES Discrete 6.1 and DTS-ES Matrix 6.1 encoded sources.
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Control with HDMI function This software can be downloaded from Microsoft’s website. Synchronized operations below with a Control with HDMI-compatible Pioneer TV or Blu-ray Disc player are pos- ! Windows Media Player 11 (for Windows XP or Windows Vista) sible when the component is connected to the receiver using an HDMI cable.
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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- ...
Additional information Internet radio Features index Listening to Internet radio stations page 69 vTuner Operation Mode Listening to Internet radio stations page 69 Operation Mode Setup page 51 DLNA AVNavigator About network playback page 71 How to use the built-in AVNavigator page 47 ...
Additional information Integrated Control Section Specifications Control (IR) terminal ........................ø 3.5 Mini-jack (MONO) IR signal ..........................High Active (High Level: 2.0 V) Amplifier section 12 V Trigger terminal ........................ø 3.5 Mini-jack (MONO) Multi channel simultaneous power output (1 kHz, 1 %, 8 W) 12 V Trigger output type ........................
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