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  • Page 1 Instruction Manual AV RECEIVER VSX-835 VSX-835DAB...
  • Page 2 Table of contents Firmware Update Speaker Layout Speaker Layout Troubleshooting Main Room Supplementary Information Features, etc. released in firmware updates Zone B Zone B Speaker Connections Speaker Connections Reducing the Power Consumption in Standby State When the following functions are enabled, the power consumption in standby state increases.

  • Page 3: Speaker Layout

    Speaker Connections Before starting the procedure Firmware Update Speakers you can use with this unit and cable Update Information of the firmware connections Checking the Firmware Version of the Unit Connect the Subwoofer Firmware Update Procedure Connections Part Names Notes regarding connections with HDMI cables Front Panel Connections Display...
  • Page 4 Using the linking function (HDMI CEC) Input/Output Assign Switching the display Speaker Listening Mode MCACC Selecting a Listening mode Audio Adjust BLUETOOTH Playback Source ® Listening To the Radio Hardware Listening To the AM/FM Radio Miscellaneous (AM : North American, Taiwanese, Middle Initial Setup with Auto Start-up Wizard East, Australian and Asian models) Operations...
  • Page 5 Appendix Speaker Layouts and Selectable Listening Modes Input Formats and Selectable Listening Modes Listening Mode Effects Speaker combinations General Specifications...
  • Page 6 Before starting the procedure „ What's in the box * This document is an online instruction manual. This is not supplied with the product. „ Note • Connect speakers with an impedance of 4 Ω to 16 Ω. • The power cord must be connected only after all other connections are completed.

  • Page 7: Firmware Update

    Firmware Update Firmware Update Procedure Disclaimer: The program and accompanying online documentation are furnished to you for use at your own risk. Our company will not be liable and you will have no remedy for damages for Updating can take about 20 minutes. Existing settings are maintained. any claim of any kind whatsoever concerning your use of the program or the Updating via USB accompanying online documentation, regardless of legal theory, and whether...
  • Page 8 Update If an Error Message is Displayed 1. Connect the USB storage device to your PC. If an error occurs, "- Error!" is displayed on the display of the unit. ("" 2. Download the firmware file from the our company's website to your PC and represents an alphanumeric character.) Refer to the following descriptions and unzip.
  • Page 9 Part Names Front Panel setup microphone. ( →p80, p95) STANDBY/ON button Australian and Asian models B INPUT SELECTOR dial: Switch the input to be *2 European models played. E PERSONAL PRESET 1/2/3 buttons: Registers C PHONES jack: Headphones with a standard the current setting conditions such as input plug (ø1/4"...
  • Page 10 Front Panel Sound Retriever function that provides better sound quality for compressed audio. Q Remote control sensor: Receives signals from the remote controller. • The signal range of the remote controller is within about 16´/5 m, at an angle of 20° on the perpendicular axis and 30°...
  • Page 11 Display Display B: Outputs audio only to the other place (ZONE AB: Outputs audio to both the main room (ZONE A) and other place (ZONE B). F Lights when headphones are connected. G Blinks when muting is on. 5 6 7 H Lights when adjusting the volume.
  • Page 12 Rear Panel Rear Panel *ANTENNA DAB/FM terminal (European models): Connect the supplied antennas. A HDMI OUT jacks: Transmit video signals and files and power supply to smart phones/tablets, audio signals with an HDMI cable connected to or other devices are not supported. a TV.
  • Page 13 Rear Panel G AUDIO IN jacks: Input TV or AV component SUBWOOFER PRE OUT jacks. audio signals with an analog audio cable. J SPEAKERS terminals: Connect speakers with H ZONE B LINE/PRE OUT jacks: Output audio speaker cables. (North American and Taiwanese signals with an analog audio cable connected models are banana plug ready.
  • Page 14 Remote Controller Remote Controller STANDBY/ON button B ZONE A/B button: Selects an audio output destination from among "ZONE A", "ZONE B" and "ZONE A+B". ( p67) C SLEEP button: Set the sleep timer. Select the time from "30 min", "60 min" and "90 min". ( →p90) D PERSONAL PRESET 1/2/3 buttons: Registers the current setting conditions such as input...
  • Page 15 Remote Controller MUTE button: Temporarily mutes audio. Press the button again to cancel muting. M TONE/DIALOG/SW buttons: Adjusts the sound quality of the speakers and volume level of the subwoofer. ( →p63) N VOLUME buttons O LISTENING MODE buttons: Selects a listening mode ( →p56).
  • Page 16 Inputting Characters You can input characters or symbols on the keyboard displayed on the TV • Select "A/a" to switch between upper and lower cases. (Can also be switched screen such as when naming a preset radio station ( →p85). with the MODE button on the remote controller.) 1.
  • Page 17 Speaker Layout This unit can be used in different ways, depending on the layout of the speakers you are installing. Select the speaker layout that suits the installation environment, then confirm the methods for installation and connection. Speaker Layout 3.1ch 5.1ch 7.1ch ‰...
  • Page 18 Speaker Layout The listening room and the speaker layout ZONE A Speakers The speaker system set up in the main room (where this unit is located). ZONE B Speakers The 2 ch speaker system set up in the other place (ZONE B). This enables you to play the same source in the main room and the other place at the same time.
  • Page 19 Speaker Layout 3.1 Channel System A 3.1 Channel System that combines front speakers with a center speaker and a subwoofer. Basic system ( →p25) 3.1 ch + ZONE B ( →p25) 3.1 ch (Bi-Amping (Front)) ( →p25) Main Room (ZONE A) ZONE B ZONE B 3.1ch...
  • Page 20 Speaker Layout 5.1 Channel System This is a basic 5.1 Channel System. Basic system ( →p25) 5.1 ch + ZONE B ( →p25) 5.1 ch (Bi-Amping (Front)) ( →p25) Main Room (ZONE A) ZONE B ZONE B 3.1ch 5.1ch 7.1ch 3.1.2ch 5.1.2ch...
  • Page 21 Speaker Layout 7.1 Channel System This is a 7.1 Channel System that consists of the basic 5.1 Channel System and added surround back speakers. Basic system ( →p26) 3.1ch 5.1ch 7.1ch 3.1.2ch 5.1.2ch...
  • Page 22 Speaker Layout 3.1.2 Channel System A Speaker System that is a 3.1 Channel System with one set of height speakers added. 3.1.2 ch (Front High or Rear High) ( →p27) 3.1.2 ch (Top Front or Top Middle or Top Rear) 3.1.2 ch (Dolby Enabled Speakers (Front)) ( →p27) ( →p27)
  • Page 23 Speaker Layout 5.1.2 Channel System A Speaker System that is a 5.1 Channel System with one set of height speakers added. 5.1.2 ch (Front High or Rear High) ( →p28) 5.1.2 ch (Top Front or Top Middle or Top Rear) 5.1.2 ch (Dolby Enabled Speakers (Front or ( →p28) Surround)) ( →p28)
  • Page 24 Speaker Installation Setting Up the Speakers How the speakers are set up depends on the size and shape of the room, so here we introduce just a basic layout example. The alphabetic symbols used in this chapter represent the following speakers: Front speaker Left Front speaker Right Center speaker...
  • Page 25 Speaker Installation „ 3.1 Channel System „ 5.1 Channel System a: 22° to 30° a: 22° to 30° b: 120° FL, FR Place the Left and Right Front Speakers to match ear height. FL, FR Place the Left and Right Front Speakers to match ear height. The center speaker should be set up facing the listening position at The center speaker should be set up facing the listening position at an angle.
  • Page 26 Speaker Installation „ 7.1 Channel System a: 22° to 30° b: 90° to 110° c: 135° to 150° FL, FR Place the Left and Right Front Speakers to match ear height. The center speaker should be set up facing the listening position at an angle.
  • Page 27 Speaker Installation „ 3.1.2 Channel System Top Speakers High Speakers a: 22° to 30° a: 30° to 55° 3´ (0.9 m) b: 65° to 100° or more c: 125° to 150° 3´ (0.9 m) or more TFL, TFR Fit top front speakers on the ceiling in front of the listening position. TML, TMR Fit top middle speakers on the ceiling directly above the listening position.
  • Page 28 Speaker Installation „ 5.1.2 Channel System Top Speakers High Speakers a: 22° to 30° b: 120° a: 30° to 55° 3´(0.9 m) b: 65° to 100° or more c: 125° to 150° 3´(0.9 m) or more TFL, TFR Fit top front speakers on the ceiling in front of the listening position. TML, TMR Fit top middle speakers on the ceiling directly above the listening position.
  • Page 29 Speaker Connections (Before starting the procedure) Speakers you can use with this unit and cable connections 4-16 Speaker Connections Connect the Subwoofer 3.1 Channel System 32, 33, 34 5.1 Channel System 35, 36, 37 7.1 Channel System 3.1.2 Channel System 39, 40, 41 5.1.2 Channel System 3.1ch...
  • Page 30 Speaker Connections Speakers you can use with this unit and cable connections „ Speakers you can use with this unit This unit supports speakers with 4 Ω to 16 Ω impedance. For speaker impedance, check the speaker instruction manual. „ (Note) Speaker Impedance If any of the speakers to be connected has an impedance of 4 Ω...
  • Page 31 Speaker Connections Connect the Subwoofer Connect a powered subwoofer with this unit using a subwoofer cable. • Up to two powered subwoofers can be connected. The same signal is output from each SUBWOOFER PRE OUT jack. 3.1ch 5.1ch 7.1ch 3.1.2ch 5.1.2ch a Subwoofer cable...
  • Page 32 Speaker Connections „ 3.1 Channel System 3.1ch 5.1ch 7.1ch 3.1.2ch 5.1.2ch...
  • Page 33 Speaker Connections „ 3.1 Channel System + ZONE B SPEAKER MAIN ROOM (ZONE A) ZONE B FL(ZB) FR(ZB) – Playing Back (ZONE B) ( →p66) 3.1ch 5.1ch MAIN ROOM (ZONE A): The speaker system set up in the main room (where this unit is located). 7.1ch ZONE B: A 2ch speaker system set up in another place (ZONE B).
  • Page 34 Speaker Connections „ 3.1 Channel System (Bi-Amping the Speakers) 3.1ch 5.1ch Be sure to remove the jumper bar connecting between the woofer jacks and tweeter jacks of the Bi-Amping supported speakers. Refer to the instruction manual of 7.1ch your speakers as well. 3.1.2ch 5.1.2ch...
  • Page 35 Speaker Connections „ 5.1 Channel System 3.1ch 5.1ch 7.1ch 3.1.2ch 5.1.2ch...
  • Page 36 Speaker Connections „ 5.1 Channel System + ZONE B SPEAKER MAIN ROOM (ZONE A) ZONE B FL(ZB) FR(ZB) – Playing Back (ZONE B) ( →p66) 3.1ch 5.1ch MAIN ROOM (ZONE A): The speaker system set up in the main room (where this unit is located). 7.1ch ZONE B: A 2ch speaker system set up in another place (ZONE B).
  • Page 37 Speaker Connections „ 5.1 Channel System (Bi-Amping the Speakers) 3.1ch 5.1ch Be sure to remove the jumper bar connecting between the woofer jacks and tweeter jacks of the Bi-Amping supported speakers. Refer to the instruction manual of 7.1ch your speakers as well. 3.1.2ch 5.1.2ch...
  • Page 38 Speaker Connections „ 7.1 Channel System 3.1ch 5.1ch 7.1ch • While ZONE B playback ( →p66) is being performed, surround back speakers cannot play audio. 3.1.2ch 5.1.2ch...
  • Page 39 Speaker Connections „ 3.1.2 Channel System 3.1ch 5.1ch *1 Connect the Height Speakers you have actually installed (HL/HR: Height Speakers, Top Speakers, Dolby Enabled Speakers). 7.1ch 3.1.2ch 5.1.2ch...
  • Page 40 Speaker Connections „ 3.1.2 Channel System + ZONE B SPEAKER MAIN ROOM (ZONE A) ZONE B FL(ZB) FR(ZB) – Playing Back (ZONE B) ( →p66) 3.1ch 5.1ch *1 Connect the Height Speakers you have actually installed (HL/HR: Height Speakers, Top Speakers, Dolby Enabled Speakers). 7.1ch MAIN ROOM (ZONE A): The speaker system set up in the main room (where this unit is located).
  • Page 41 Speaker Connections „ 3.1.2 Channel System (Bi-Amping the Speakers) 3.1ch 5.1ch Be sure to remove the jumper bar connecting between the woofer jacks and tweeter jacks of the Bi-Amping supported speakers. Refer to the instruction manual of 7.1ch your speakers as well. *1 Connect the Height Speakers you have actually installed (HL/HR: Height Speakers, Top Speakers, Dolby Enabled Speakers).
  • Page 42 Speaker Connections „ 5.1.2 Channel System 3.1ch 5.1ch *1 Connect the Height Speakers you have actually installed (HL/HR: Height Speakers, Top Speakers, Dolby Enabled Speakers). 7.1ch • While ZONE B playback ( →p66) is being performed, height speakers cannot play audio. 3.1.2ch 5.1.2ch...
  • Page 43 Connections Notes regarding connections with HDMI cables Connecting the TV Connecting Playback Devices Connecting an Integrated Amplifier or Transmitter (ZONE B) Connecting Antennas Connecting the Power Cord Connections...
  • Page 44 Connections Notes regarding connections with HDMI cables „ (Note) Placement of cables HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface) is a digital interface standard for connecting TVs, projectors, Blu-ray Disc players, game consoles, and other Putting a load on HDMI cables can lead to poor operational performance. Place video components.
  • Page 45 Connections Connecting the TV By connecting a TV to this unit, you can show the video from AV devices connected to this unit on the TV and also play the sound from the TV through this unit. To ARC/eARC TV Be sure to insert the HDMI cable all the way in.
  • Page 46 Connections • Settings are required when 8K high-quality video is to be played. Refer to "HDMI 4K/8K Signal Format" ( →p72) for information on the settings. Also, use an HDMI cable that supports 8K video.
  • Page 47 Connections Connecting Playback Devices Connections to BD/DVD and GAME with HDMI jacks This is a connection example of an AV component equipped with an HDMI jack. Be sure to insert the HDMI When connecting with an AV component that conforms to the CEC (Consumer cable all the way in.
  • Page 48 Connections Connecting an Audio Component This is a connection example of an audio component. Connect a CD player using a digital coaxial cable or analog audio cable. a Digital coaxial cable, b Analog audio cable...
  • Page 49 Connections Connecting an Integrated Amplifier or Transmitter (ZONE B) By connecting an Integrated Amplifier to the ZONE B LINE/PRE OUT terminal, you can play the same source in the other place (ZONE B) as in the main room. Also, when you connect a transmitter for wireless headphones or wireless speakers, you can play audio through these devices.
  • Page 50 Connections Connecting Antennas North American, Taiwanese, Middle East, Australian and Asian models FM-A: Connect the antenna to this unit, and set up the antenna at the best position for North American and listening while receiving radio signals. Attach the indoor FM antenna to the wall Taiwanese models using push pins or adhesive tape.
  • Page 51 Connections Connecting the Power Cord Connect the power cord after all the connections are completed. a Power cord...
  • Page 52 Playback Basic Operations Basic Operations Listening Mode BLUETOOTH Playback ® Listening To the Radio Adjusting the tone AV Adjust Convenience functions Playback ZONE B Playback Using PERSONAL PRESET...
  • Page 53 Playback Basic Operations Turning the power on Selecting a source to play 1. Press STANDBY/ON on the remote controller to turn on the power of the 1. Press an input selector button on the remote controller to select a source. unit.
  • Page 54 Playback Adjusting the volume Using the linking function (HDMI CEC) 1. Press the VOLUME buttons on the remote controller to adjust the volume. By using an HDMI cable and connecting to a TV that is compatible with the To temporarily turn off the sound, press the MUTE button.
  • Page 55 Playback Switching the display Repeatedly pressing the STATUS button on the remote controller switches the display of the main unit in the following order. • The content displayed depends on the source, BLUETOOTH, etc., being played. • Depending on the audio signal, "B (Back)" or "W (Wide)" is displayed next to the number of channels of the input format.
  • Page 56 Playback Listening Mode The listening mode can be switched by pressing the "AUTO/DIRECT", "SURR", and "STEREO" buttons repeatedly during play. • For details of the effects of each listening mode, refer to "Listening Mode Effects" ( →p114). • For listening modes selectable for each audio format of input signals, refer to "Input Formats and Selectable Listening Modes"...
  • Page 57 If a password is requested, enter "0000". • This unit is displayed as "Pioneer VSX-835 XXXXXX". • To connect another BLUETOOTH enabled device, press and hold the BLUETOOTH button until "Now Pairing..." is displayed, and then perform step 2.
  • Page 58 Playback Listening To the Radio „ Tuning Manually Note that if you tune manually, the reception for FM broadcasts will be monaural rather than stereo, irrespective of the sensitivity of the reception. 1. Press TUNER repeatedly to select either "AM" or "FM". 2.
  • Page 59 Playback „ Frequency step setting (North American, Taiwanese, Middle East, Australian and Asian models) Press HOME on the remote controller, and from the Setup menu select "Miscellaneous" - "Tuner" - "AM/FM Frequency Step" (North American and Taiwanese models) or "AM Frequency Step" (Middle East, Australian and Asian models), and then select the frequency step for your area.
  • Page 60 Playback Using RDS 3. When a station is found, the station blinks on the display. Pressing the ENTER button in this state will receive that station. If you don't press the (European, Middle East, Australian and ENTER button, the unit starts to search for another station. •...
  • Page 61 Playback Listening To DAB Digital Radio „ Changing the order stations are displayed You can sort the available stations alphabetically or by multiplex. (European models only) 1. Press MODE repeatedly to set the method for sorting the display order from the following.
  • Page 62 Playback Presetting a Radio Station „ Selecting a Preset Radio Station 1. Press TUNER. „ Registration Procedure 2. Press the cursors LEFT/RIGHT to select a preset number. „ Deleting a Preset Radio Station You can preset up to 40(*) of your favorite radio stations. (*) North American, Taiwanese, Middle East, Australian and Asian models: AM 1.
  • Page 63 Playback Adjusting the tone Adjusting the TREBLE/BASS You can adjust the sound quality of the speakers. 1. Press TONE repeatedly to select Treble or Bass and adjust the content. Treble: Enhances or moderates the high-tone range of the speakers. TONE Bass: Enhances or moderates the low-tone range of the speakers.
  • Page 64 Playback AV Adjust „ HDMI You can quickly set convenient features such as adjusting sound quality. Sound Delay: If the video is behind the audio, you can delay the audio to offset AV Adjust BD/DVD the gap. Different settings can be set for each input selector. HDMI Sound Delay Audio Return Channel:...
  • Page 65 Playback „ Room EQ Stereo Assign: This function enables you to select a pair of speakers to output stereo sound. Apart from the front speakers (Front), you can select the Surround MCACC EQ: Enable or disable the equalizer function that corrects for distortion speakers (Surround), Surround Back speakers (Surround Back), and Height caused by the acoustic environment of the room.
  • Page 66 Playback ZONE B Playback Connections While performing playback in the main room (ZONE A), you can enjoy the audio of the same source in the other place (ZONE B) at the same time. When connecting the speakers in the other place (ZONE B) to the ZONE B SPEAKER terminal on this unit.
  • Page 67 Playback Playing Back 1. Press ZONE A/B to select an audio output destination. • ZONE A: Outputs audio only to the main room (ZONE A). "A" on the display of the main unit lights up. • ZONE B: Outputs audio only to the other place (ZONE B). "B" on the display of the main unit lights up.
  • Page 68 Playback Using PERSONAL PRESET Registration You can register settings ( →p68) such as the current input selector and listening mode with the three PERSONAL PRESET buttons, and call a Perform the following steps in the state of the setting to register. registered setting in a single operation.
  • Page 69 Setup Setup Menu Initial Setup with Auto Start-up Wizard Setup...
  • Page 70 Setup Setup Menu Use the OSD (On-Screen Displays) that appear on the TV to make the settings. Setup Setup Press HOME on the remote controller to display the Setup menu. Select the item with the cursor UP/DOWN buttons of the remote controller and press ENTER to confirm your selection. 1.
  • Page 71 Setup Audio Adjust Dual Mono / Mono Change the settings of multiplex audio playback. Dolby Change the setting of when Dolby signals are input. DTS/IMAX Change the setting of when DTS signals are input. Volume Change the Volume settings. Source Input Volume Absorber Adjust the volume level when there are differences in volume level among multiple devices connected to this unit.
  • Page 72 Setup Input/Output Assign Input/Output Assign „ TV Out / OSD ‰ HDMI 4K/8K Signal Format Set the 4K/8K signal format input and output by this unit. Set to suit the TV or Make settings for TV output and On-Screen Displays (OSD) that appear on the player connected.
  • Page 73 Setup Input/Output Assign „ HDMI Input ‰ OSD Language (Default Value: English) Change input assignment between the input selectors and HDMI IN jacks. Select the on-screen display language from the following. ‰ BD/DVD (Default Value: HDMI 1 (HDCP 2.3)) (North American models) English, German, French, Spanish, Italian, Dutch, Swedish GAME (Default Value: HDMI 2 (HDCP 2.3))
  • Page 74 Setup Input/Output Assign „ Analog Audio Input „ Input Skip Change input assignment between the input selectors and AUDIO IN jacks. If You can skip inputs to which nothing is connected when selecting them with the you do not assign a jack, select "---". INPUT SELECTOR dial on the main unit or with the INPUT SELECT button on the remote controller.
  • Page 75 Setup Input/Output Assign „ PERSONAL PRESET Information Confirm the registered contents of 1 to 3 buttons of PERSONAL PRESET. The registered settings are displayed in the list. ‰ Preset (Default Value: Preset 1) Setting Item Default Value Setting Details Preset Preset 1 Selects a preset number from among "Preset 1", "Preset 2"...
  • Page 76 Setup Speaker Speaker „ Configuration ‰ Zone B Output Level (Default Value: Fixed) Select whether to adjust the volume on the integrated Amplifier in the other Change the settings of connection environment of the speakers. place (ZONE B) or on this unit when outputting to ZONE B. ‰...
  • Page 77 Setup Speaker „ Crossover Surround Back: Set according to the speakers to be used. Set what number of Hz in the low frequency range is output from each speaker "Small": When speaker where the speaker diameter is 16 cm or less are to be and what should be output from the subwoofer.
  • Page 78 Setup Speaker „ Distance „ Channel Level Set the distance from each speaker to the listening position. Adjust the volume level of each speaker. ‰ Front Left (Default Value: 10.0 ft/3.00 m) ‰ Front Left (Default Value: 0.0 dB) Center (Default Value: 10.0 ft/3.00 m) Center (Default Value: 0.0 dB)
  • Page 79 Setup Speaker „ Dolby Enabled Speaker Change the settings of Dolby Enabled Speakers. • This setting can be selected when "Configuration" - "Height Speaker" is set to "Dolby Speaker". ‰ Distance from the ceiling (Default Value: 6.0 ft/1.80 m) Set the distance between the Dolby Enabled Speaker and the ceiling. Select between "0.1 ft"/"0.03 m"...
  • Page 80 Setup MCACC „ Full Auto MCACC 2. Place the supplied speaker setup microphone at the listening position, and connect it to the SETUP MIC jack on the main unit. Place the supplied speaker setup microphone in the listening position, measure the test tones emitted by the speakers, then the unit automatically sets the optimum volume level for each speaker, the crossover frequencies, and the distance from the listening position.
  • Page 81 Setup MCACC „ MCACC Data Check You can check the number of speaker channels connected and the content and values you have set for each of the speaker settings. Speaker Setting You can check the number of speaker channels connected and the large and small settings you have set for the low range reproduction capabilities for each of the speakers.
  • Page 82 Setup Audio Adjust Audio Adjust „ Dual Mono / Mono „ Dolby Change the settings of multiplex audio playback. Change the setting of when Dolby signals are input. ‰ Dual Mono (Default Value: Main) ‰ Loudness Management (Default Value: On) Set the audio channel or language to be output when playing multiplex audio or When playing Dolby TrueHD, enable the dialog normalization function which multilingual broadcasts, etc.
  • Page 83 Setup Audio Adjust „ DTS/IMAX ‰ IMAX Bass Feeding (Default Value: On) Set the route for the bass component of the audio. Change the setting of when DTS signals are input. • This cannot be selected when the "IMAX User Setting" is "Auto". ‰...
  • Page 84 Setup Audio Adjust „ Volume Change the Volume settings. ‰ Volume Display (Default Value: Absolute) Switch the volume display between the absolute value and relative value. The absolute value 82.0 is equivalent to the relative value 0.0 dB. Absolute Absolute value such as "0.5" and "99.5" Relative Relative value such as "-81.0 dB"...
  • Page 85 Setup Source Source „ Input Volume Absorber „ Name Edit Adjust the volume level when there are differences in volume level among Set an easy name for each input. The set name appears on the main unit’s multiple devices connected to this unit. Select the input selector to make the display.
  • Page 86 Setup Source „ Audio Select Analog When giving priority to the input signal from AUDIO IN jacks • This item can be selected only when the input to be set is Select the priority for input selection when multiple audio sources are connected assigned to the AUDIO IN jack in the "Input/Output Assign"...
  • Page 87 Setup Hardware Hardware „ HDMI ‰ HDMI Standby Through (Default Value: Auto (Eco)) When this is set to anything other than "Off", you can play the video and audio of Change the settings of the HDMI function. an HDMI-connected player on the TV even if the unit is in standby mode. Also, ‰...
  • Page 88 Setup Hardware ‰ Audio TV Out (Default Value: Auto) ‰ Audio Return Channel (eARC supported) (Default Value: On) You can enjoy audio through the speakers of the TV while this unit is on. You can enjoy the sound of an HDMI-connected ARC-compatible TV or eARC- •...
  • Page 89 Setup Hardware „ Bluetooth ‰ Pairing Information (Default Value: -) You can initialize the pairing information stored on this unit. Pressing ENTER Change the settings for the BLUETOOTH function. when "Clear" is displayed initializes the pairing information stored on this unit. ‰...
  • Page 90 Setup Hardware „ Power Management ‰ Auto Standby in HDMI Standby Through (Default Value: On/Off) Enable or disable "Auto Standby" while "HDMI Standby Through" is on. Change the settings for the power-save function. • Default values vary depending on the regions. ‰...
  • Page 91 Setup Miscellaneous Miscellaneous „ Tuner ‰ DAB DRC (European models) (Default Value: Off) With the DRC (Dynamic Range Control) setting, you can reduce the dynamic Change the settings for Tuner. range of DAB digital radio so that you can still hear quiet parts even when ‰...
  • Page 92 Setup Miscellaneous „ Firmware Update Change the settings for Firmware Update. ‰ Version (Default Value: -) The current firmware version is displayed. ‰ Update via USB (Default Value: -) Press ENTER to select when updating the firmware via USB. • Wait for a while if "Firmware Update" cannot be selected. „...
  • Page 93 Setup Initial Setup with Auto Start-up Wizard Operations When you turn the unit on for the first time after purchase, the Initial Setup screen is automatically displayed on the TV to allow you to make settings TV’s REMOTE required for startup using simple operations following on-screen guidance. Inputs INPUT HDMI 1...
  • Page 94 Setup 1. Speaker Setup • To perform the Initial Setup again after the setting is completed, press HOME, select "Miscellaneous" - "Initial Setup", and press ENTER. 1. Select the connected speaker configuration, and press ENTER. Note that the image on the screen changes each time you select the number of channels in "Speaker Channels".
  • Page 95 Setup 3. Full Auto MCACC 4. The measurement results in step 3 are displayed. If there is no problem in the detection result of the speaker, select "Next" and press ENTER to output the test tone again to automatically set the settings such as volume level, Place the supplied speaker setup microphone in the listening position, measure crossover frequency, etc., to their optimum.
  • Page 96 Troubleshooting Before starting the procedure When the unit is operating erratically Try restarting the unit Resetting the unit (this resets the unit settings to the default) Troubleshooting „ Power Troubleshooting „ Audio „ Listening Modes „ Video „ Linked operation „...
  • Page 97 Troubleshooting Before starting the procedure Problems may be solved by simply turning the power on/off or disconnecting/ connecting the power cord, which is easier than working on the connection, setting and operating procedure. Try the simple measures on both the unit and the connected device.
  • Page 98 Troubleshooting When the unit is operating erratically ‰ Try restarting the unit ‰ Resetting the unit (this resets the unit settings to the default) Restarting this unit may solve the problem. Set the main unit to standby, then after waiting for 5 seconds or more, press and hold the STANDBY/ON button If the restart of the unit does not solve the problem, reset the unit, and restore of the main unit for at least 5 seconds, and then restart the unit.
  • Page 99 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting „ Power ‰ When the power is turned on, "Diagnostic mode" appears on the display of the main unit • The protection circuit function may have operated. If the unit suddenly enters the standby state and "Diagnostic mode" appears on the display of the main unit when the power is turned on again, this function is diagnosing whether or not the main unit is malfunctioning or there is an abnormality with the speaker cable connection.
  • Page 100 Troubleshooting „ Audio • Make sure that the speaker setup microphone is no longer connected. • Confirm that the connection between the output jack on the connected device and the input jack on this unit is correct. • Make sure that none of the connecting cables are bent, twisted, or damaged. •...
  • Page 101 Troubleshooting ‰ The subwoofer produces no sound If the setting of the front speakers is "Large", the low range elements will be output from the front speakers instead of from the subwoofer during 2 ch audio input of TV or music. To output the sound from the subwoofer, make one of the following settings. 1.
  • Page 102 Troubleshooting „ Listening Modes • To enjoy digital surround playback in formats such as Dolby Digital, you need to make a connection for audio signals with an HDMI cable, digital coaxial cable or digital optical cable. Also, audio output need to be set to Bitstream output on the connected Blu-ray Disc player, etc. •...
  • Page 103 Troubleshooting „ Video • Confirm that the connection between the output jack on the connected device and the input jack on this unit is correct. • Make sure that none of the connecting cables are bent, twisted, or damaged. • When the TV image is blurry or unclear, the power cord or connection cables of the unit may have interfered. In such a case, keep distance between TV antenna cable and cables of the unit.
  • Page 104 Troubleshooting „ Linked operation ‰ HDMI linked operation does not work with CEC-compliant devices, such as a TV • In the Setup menu of the unit, set "Hardware" - "HDMI" - "HDMI CEC" to "On". ( →p87) • It is also necessary to set HDMI linking on the CEC-compliant device. Check the instruction manual. •...
  • Page 105 Troubleshooting ‰ Cannot connect a BLUETOOTH wireless technology enabled device (PC, smartphone, etc.) to this unit • Initialize the pairing information and perform pairing again. Firstly delete all the pairing information saved on this unit. In the Setup menu, select "Hardware" - "Bluetooth" - "Bluetooth Receiver" - "Pairing Information", then press ENTER while "Clear"...
  • Page 106 Troubleshooting „ Display ‰ The display does not light up • When the Dimmer function is working, the display may go dim or turn off. Press the DIMMER button, and change the brightness level of the ( →p15) display. „ Others ‰...
  • Page 107 Appendix Speaker Layouts and Selectable Listening Modes Input Formats and Selectable Listening Modes Listening Mode Effects Speaker combinations General Specifications Appendix...
  • Page 108 Appendix Speaker Layouts and Selectable Listening Modes See the following table for selectable listening modes for each speaker layout. Speaker layout (ch) Listening mode 2.1.2 3.1.2 4.1.2 5.1.2 (*1) (*1) (*1) (*2) (*2) (*3) (*3) (*3) DD (Dolby Audio - DD) (*1) (*1) (*1)
  • Page 109 Appendix Speaker layout (ch) Listening mode 2.1.2 3.1.2 4.1.2 5.1.2 (*3) (*3) (*3) DTS-HD DTS:X DTS Neural:X IMAX DTS (*4) (*3) (*3) (*3) (*3) IMAX DTS:X IMAX Neural:X (*1) (*1) (*1) (*1) (*1) (*3) (*3) (*3) (*1) (*1) (*1) (*5) (*5) (*3) (*3)
  • Page 110 Appendix Input Formats and Selectable Listening Modes You can select a variety of listening modes Listening mode Dolby Surr DTHD according to the audio format of the signal to be Pure Direct (Dolby (Dolby (Dolby Audio (Dolby Audio Atmos input. Direct Audio - Audio - DD)
  • Page 111 Appendix Listening mode IMAX IMAX DTS IMAX DTS (*1) DTS-HD DTS:X Neural:X Neural:X (*7) DTS:X (*7) (*3) (*7) Input format 2-channel signal input Analog / PCM DD / DD+ / DTHD DTS / DTS 96/24 / DTS Express / DTS-HD HR / DTS-HD MSTR (*12)(*13) Multi-channel signal input Multich PCM...
  • Page 112 Appendix Listening mode F.S.Surround Classical / Unplugged / Ext.Stereo / (Front Stage (Multich Mono Ent.Show (Entertainment Mono Music (*1)(*9) Surround) PCM) (*1) Show) / Drama (*4) (*5) Input format (*6) 2-channel signal input Analog / PCM DD / DD+ / DTHD DTS / DTS 96/24 / DTS Express / DTS-HD HR / DTS-HD MSTR (*12)(*13)
  • Page 113 Appendix (*1) A center speaker or surround speakers need to be installed. (*2) If the input source is Blu-ray Disc and the speaker layout is 5.1 ch or less, DD+ cannot be selected. Instead, the listening mode for DD can be selected. (*3) If the input format is any of the following and the number of channels is monaural, this listening mode becomes unavailable.
  • Page 114 Appendix Listening Mode Effects In alphabetical order – Atmos 7.0/7.1: When front speakers, center speaker, surround speakers and surround back speakers are installed „ Classical – Atmos 2.0.2/2.1.2: When front speakers and height speakers are installed Suitable for classical or operatic music. This mode emphasizes the surround –...
  • Page 115 Appendix „ Dolby Surr (Dolby Audio - Surr) DD (Dolby Audio - DD) „ This listening mode expands 2 ch or 5.1 ch input signals to 5.1 ch, 7.1 ch or This mode faithfully reproduces the sound design recorded in the Dolby Digital 5.1.2 ch.
  • Page 116 Appendix „ DTS DTHD (Dolby Audio - TrueHD) „ This mode faithfully reproduces the sound design recorded in the DTS audio This mode faithfully reproduces the sound design recorded in the Dolby TrueHD format. audio format. The DTS audio format is a multi-channel digital format developed by DTS, Inc. The Dolby TrueHD audio format is a "lossless"...
  • Page 117 Appendix „ DTS:X „ IMAX This mode faithfully reproduces the sound design recorded in the DTS:X audio IMAX is an innovator in entertainment technology, combining proprietary format. software, architecture and equipment to create experiences that take you The DTS:X audio format is a combination of the mixing method based on beyond the edge of your seat to a world you've never imagined.
  • Page 118 Appendix • IMAX Mode is set to "Auto" at the time of purchase ( →p83). The listening mode automatically switches when IMAX Enhanced content is recognized, but when playing IMAX Enhanced content received through streaming services on a TV, etc., the IMAX Enhanced content may not be recognized and the listening mode may not switch.
  • Page 119 Appendix Speaker combinations • Up to two powered subwoofers can be connected in either combination. SURROUND ZONE B Speaker Channels FRONT CENTER SURROUND HEIGHT Bi-AMP BACK (ZONE SPEAKER) 2.1 ch (*1) (*1) 3.1 ch (*1) (*1) 4.1 ch (*1) (*1) 5.1 ch (*1) (*1)
  • Page 120 Appendix General Specifications European, Middle East, Australian and Asian Amplifier Section North American and Taiwanese models models (North American models) With 8 ohm loads, both channels driven, from 20 Hz- 20 kHz; rated 80 watts per channel minimum RMS power, with no more than 0.08% total harmonic 7 ch ×...
  • Page 121 Appendix European, Middle East, Australian and Asian Tuner Section North American and Taiwanese models models FM Tuning Frequency Range 87.5 MHz - 107.9 MHz 87.5 MHz - 108.0 MHz, RDS 50 dB quieting sensitivity (FM MONO) 2.8 μV, 20.2 dBf (IHF, 1 kHz, 100% MOD) (Middle East, Australian and Asian models) AM Tuning Frequency Range 530 kHz - 1710 kHz...
  • Page 122 Appendix European, Middle East, Australian and Asian HDMI North American and Taiwanese models models Input Output Input *1 Output HDMI 1 HDMI 2 HDMI 3 HDMI 4 bandwidth 40Gbps 40Gbps 40Gbps 40Gbps 40Gbps ALLM Gaming-VRR SBTM Uncompressed 8K/60p 8K/60p 8K/60p 8K/60p 8K/60p 4:2:0...
  • Page 123 Appendix Corresponding Frame rate Color space Color depth HDMI IN 1 - 4 input resolutions 24/25/30 Hz YCbCr4:2:2 12 bit (3840 × 2160p) YCbCr4:4:4/RGB 8 bit 10/12 bit 4K SMPTE 48/50/60 Hz YCbCr4:2:0 8 bit (4096 × 2160p) 10/12 bit YCbCr4:2:2 12 bit YCbCr4:4:4/RGB...
  • Page 124 Appendix European, Middle East, Australian and Asian USB Section North American and Taiwanese models models 1 (Only for supplying power to Streaming media player, 5 V/1.0 A) European, Middle East, Australian and Asian General North American and Taiwanese models models Power Supply AC 120 V, 60 Hz AC 220 - 240 V, 50/60 Hz...
  • Page 125 Appendix European, Middle East, Australian and Asian Audio Outputs North American and Taiwanese models models ZONE B LINE/PRE OUT, Analog SUBWOOFER PRE OUT ×2 FRONT L/R, CENTER, Speaker Outputs SURROUND L/R, SURROUND BACK L/R or HEIGHT L/R or ZONE B L/R (North American and Taiwanese models support banana plugs) Phones 1 (ø...
  • Page 126 SN 29404123_EN © Copyright 2023 Onkyo Technology, K.K. All rights reserved. ©2023 Onkyo Technology, K.K. Tous droits de reproduction et de traduction réservés. “Pioneer” and “MCACC logo” are trademarks of Pioneer Corporation, and are used under license. F2307-0...

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