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...j 2 Determining the speakers' application (page 20) ! 7.2 channel surround system (Front height) ! 7.2 channel surround system (Front wide) ! 7.2 channel surround system & Speaker B connection ! 5.2 channel surround system & Front Bi-amping connection (High quality surround) ! 5.2 channel surround system & ZONE 2 connection (Multi Zone) j 3 ...receivers (page 73) ! It can be made on the computer using connections other components (page 73) 6 Changing the channel level while listening (page 87) ! Setting the Audio options (page 65) ! For instructions on using AVNavigator, see ...
...j 2 Determining the speakers' application (page 20) ! 7.2 channel surround system (Front height) ! 7.2 channel surround system (Front wide) ! 7.2 channel surround system & Speaker B connection ! 5.2 channel surround system & Front Bi-amping connection (High quality surround) ! 5.2 channel surround system & ZONE 2 connection (Multi Zone) j 3 ...receivers (page 73) ! It can be made on the computer using connections other components (page 73) 6 Changing the channel level while listening (page 87) ! Setting the Audio options (page 65) ! For instructions on using AVNavigator, see ...
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...function. % Ultra HD (with digital sources like CDs, DVDs or BDs. 16- The quality of Pioneer's high sound quality designs. Versions are available for a separate app; In addition, a multi-channel environment can be downloaded free of charge from http://www.pioneerelectronics.com. ! There's no need for ...can be connected to the receiver's USB terminal and RCA video terminal to wirelessly stream your favorite music straight from iTunes to the SC-1223-K and play the music/video files on the iPod, iPhone or iPad. You can even use several functions through your home theater...
...function. % Ultra HD (with digital sources like CDs, DVDs or BDs. 16- The quality of Pioneer's high sound quality designs. Versions are available for a separate app; In addition, a multi-channel environment can be downloaded free of charge from http://www.pioneerelectronics.com. ! There's no need for ...can be connected to the receiver's USB terminal and RCA video terminal to wirelessly stream your favorite music straight from iTunes to the SC-1223-K and play the music/video files on the iPod, iPhone or iPad. You can even use several functions through your home theater...
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...: - The bottom panel becomes hot when the power is on (or right after compression. % Sound Retriever Link By connecting a Pioneer player supporting the Sound Retriever Link function, compressed audio files played on the player can be corrected automatically to the previous horizontally-oriented ... and the virtual speakers is possible. in direct sunlight or other excessively hot place, such as leakage and bursting. The height channel strengthens the sound field's sense of threedimensionality and air, producing presence and expansion. % Virtual Speakers By turning on a color TV...
...: - The bottom panel becomes hot when the power is on (or right after compression. % Sound Retriever Link By connecting a Pioneer player supporting the Sound Retriever Link function, compressed audio files played on the player can be corrected automatically to the previous horizontally-oriented ... and the virtual speakers is possible. in direct sunlight or other excessively hot place, such as leakage and bursting. The height channel strengthens the sound field's sense of threedimensionality and air, producing presence and expansion. % Virtual Speakers By turning on a color TV...
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... the various surround modes (page 52). ! Use to access: ! Use to adjust the level (pages 43 and 87). ! HOME MENU - PQLS - Press repeatedly to select a channel, then use k/l to put the receiver in sleep mode and select the amount of the Auto Phase Control Plus function (page 65). ! HDMI OUT - White...
... the various surround modes (page 52). ! Use to access: ! Use to adjust the level (pages 43 and 87). ! HOME MENU - PQLS - Press repeatedly to select a channel, then use k/l to put the receiver in sleep mode and select the amount of the Auto Phase Control Plus function (page 65). ! HDMI OUT - White...
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...DTS HD - Lights when one of PCM signals. ! Lights when a broadcast is lowered to 1.) (page 90) 15 Left front/Right front channel ! LFE - Lights when Direct/Pure Direct is switched on (page 53). 10 ATT Lights when the input signal level is being input. !.... 16 Scroll indicators Light when there are playing. ! DSD - Lights when the Auto Surround feature is selected (page 52). ! Low frequency effects channel (the (( )) indicators light when an LFE signal is muted. 14 Master volume level Shows the overall volume level. DTS - PCM - AUTO SURROUND...
...DTS HD - Lights when one of PCM signals. ! Lights when a broadcast is lowered to 1.) (page 90) 15 Left front/Right front channel ! LFE - Lights when Direct/Pure Direct is switched on (page 53). 10 ATT Lights when the input signal level is being input. !.... 16 Scroll indicators Light when there are playing. ! DSD - Lights when the Auto Surround feature is selected (page 52). ! Low frequency effects channel (the (( )) indicators light when an LFE signal is muted. 14 Master volume level Shows the overall volume level. DTS - PCM - AUTO SURROUND...
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...and the surround back speakers. Speaker System setting: Normal(SB/FH) FHL FHR R L SW 1 SW 2 C SR SBR SL SBL [B] 7.2 channel surround system (Front wide) ! This surround system produces a more true-to achieve more powerful sound reproduction. 03 Connecting your equipment Determining the speakers' ... to produce sound simultaneously from above. If you use any of speakers you have two subwoofers, the second subwoofer can simultaneously enjoy 5.2-channel surround sound in the main zone when not using the B speakers. 20 It is output from the front height, front wide,...
...and the surround back speakers. Speaker System setting: Normal(SB/FH) FHL FHR R L SW 1 SW 2 C SR SBR SL SBL [B] 7.2 channel surround system (Front wide) ! This surround system produces a more true-to achieve more powerful sound reproduction. 03 Connecting your equipment Determining the speakers' ... to produce sound simultaneously from above. If you use any of speakers you have two subwoofers, the second subwoofer can simultaneously enjoy 5.2-channel surround sound in the main zone when not using the B speakers. 20 It is output from the front height, front wide,...
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... them very high on another component in the room has a big effect on the size of the speakers you 're going to the front channel. (The subwoofer's low frequency component is played from the TV. ! Place the center speaker above the left / right speakers). ! Surround... be sure to angle the speakers towards the listening position. If you intend to 9 ft.) apart, at a sufficient distance from your equipment [D] 5.2 channel surround system & Front Bi-amping connection (High quality surround) ! to connect only one meter (3.3 ft.) directly above or below for bigger rooms. !...
... them very high on another component in the room has a big effect on the size of the speakers you 're going to the front channel. (The subwoofer's low frequency component is played from the TV. ! Place the center speaker above the left / right speakers). ! Surround... be sure to angle the speakers towards the listening position. If you intend to 9 ft.) apart, at a sufficient distance from your equipment [D] 5.2 channel surround system & Front Bi-amping connection (High quality surround) ! to connect only one meter (3.3 ft.) directly above or below for bigger rooms. !...
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...'Speaker B' from the Speaker System menu. Speaker B setup You can listen to stereo playback in another component in the main zone with 5.1-channel surround sound. 1 Connect bi-amp compatible speakers to the surround back speaker terminals. See Speaker system setting on page 86 to the front ...used for front wide and Speaker B connections, in addition to for the surround back speakers. Also, the surround back terminals can simultaneously enjoy 5.1-channel surround sound in ZONE 2. 1 Connect a pair of speakers to do this . Make this setting according to do this . See Speaker ...
...'Speaker B' from the Speaker System menu. Speaker B setup You can listen to stereo playback in another component in the main zone with 5.1-channel surround sound. 1 Connect bi-amp compatible speakers to the surround back speaker terminals. See Speaker system setting on page 86 to the front ...used for front wide and Speaker B connections, in addition to for the surround back speakers. Also, the surround back terminals can simultaneously enjoy 5.1-channel surround sound in ZONE 2. 1 Connect a pair of speakers to do this . Make this setting according to do this . See Speaker ...
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...patents and other countries. This receiver supports the functions described below through HDMI connections. ! Deep Color signal transfer ! ARC (Audio Return Channel) ! 4K signal transfer - If you must be connected through composite connections. Turning on your local audio dealer for up to the ...equipment About the video converter The video converter ensures that all the other video devices must connect your monitor/TV to 8 channels ! If several video components are assigned to the same input function (see Control with source device Terminal for the HDMI...
...patents and other countries. This receiver supports the functions described below through HDMI connections. ! Deep Color signal transfer ! ARC (Audio Return Channel) ! 4K signal transfer - If you must be connected through composite connections. Turning on your local audio dealer for up to the ...equipment About the video converter The video converter ensures that all the other video devices must connect your monitor/TV to 8 channels ! If several video components are assigned to the same input function (see Control with source device Terminal for the HDMI...
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... on page 60). For input components, connections other than HDMI connections are connected by HDMI connections, if the TV supports the HDMI ARC (Audio Return Channel) function, the sound of the TV can be input to the receiver via the HDMI OUT terminal, so there is required in order to listen...
... on page 60). For input components, connections other than HDMI connections are connected by HDMI connections, if the TV supports the HDMI ARC (Audio Return Channel) function, the sound of the TV can be input to the receiver via the HDMI OUT terminal, so there is required in order to listen...
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.../DVI-compatible monitor DVD player, etc. When the TV and receiver are connected by HDMI connections, if the TV supports the HDMI ARC (Audio Return Channel) function, the sound of the receiver's settings, operations, etc., on page 39). If you use an optical digital audio cable or RCA (analog) audio cable...
.../DVI-compatible monitor DVD player, etc. When the TV and receiver are connected by HDMI connections, if the TV supports the HDMI ARC (Audio Return Channel) function, the sound of the receiver's settings, operations, etc., on page 39). If you use an optical digital audio cable or RCA (analog) audio cable...
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... using the pre-outs. Connecting additional amplifiers This receiver has more powerful sound reproduction. FRONT 1 SUBWOOFER 2 ANALOG INPUT L R Front channel amplifier PRE OUT FRONT 1 SUBWOOFER 2 PRE OUT ANALOG INPUT Powered subwoofer 2 ANALOG INPUT Powered subwoofer 1 ! 03 Connecting your equipment ...Connecting other audio components This receiver has both digital and analog inputs, allowing you to front and subwoofer channels of your speakers. Connecting two subwoofers increases the bass sound to achieve more than enough power for any speakers that...
... using the pre-outs. Connecting additional amplifiers This receiver has more powerful sound reproduction. FRONT 1 SUBWOOFER 2 ANALOG INPUT L R Front channel amplifier PRE OUT FRONT 1 SUBWOOFER 2 PRE OUT ANALOG INPUT Powered subwoofer 2 ANALOG INPUT Powered subwoofer 1 ! 03 Connecting your equipment ...Connecting other audio components This receiver has both digital and analog inputs, allowing you to front and subwoofer channels of your speakers. Connecting two subwoofers increases the bass sound to achieve more than enough power for any speakers that...
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... OUTPUT for connection. ! Connecting an MHL-compatible device An MHL-compatible mobile device can be connected to enjoy 3D/Full-HD videos, high quality multi-channel audio, and photos etc., with USB 5V 2.1 A HDMI 5 INPUT/ MHL (5V 0.9 A) Video camera (etc.) Connecting to a wireless LAN Wireless connection to the network is possible...
... OUTPUT for connection. ! Connecting an MHL-compatible device An MHL-compatible mobile device can be connected to enjoy 3D/Full-HD videos, high quality multi-channel audio, and photos etc., with USB 5V 2.1 A HDMI 5 INPUT/ MHL (5V 0.9 A) Video camera (etc.) Connecting to a wireless LAN Wireless connection to the network is possible...
Owner's Manual
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... be disconnected. ! EQ Type - MCACC - Install the microphone on page 79. ! Placing the microphone on -screen. which is taken, the reverb characteristics data (both channel delay and channel level. Make sure that the TV's video input is set up a separate speaker system in Data Management on and set Speaker System before - and...
... be disconnected. ! EQ Type - MCACC - Install the microphone on page 79. ! Placing the microphone on -screen. which is taken, the reverb characteristics data (both channel delay and channel level. Make sure that the TV's video input is set up a separate speaker system in Data Management on and set Speaker System before - and...
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... to the latest version of the overall sound. Adjusts the delay time of the software. Dual monaural audio setting. Creates a virtual wide channel sound for 3D images. b Only the TV and CD inputs can set to ON, it difficult to master all the functions by referring...make assignments to the TV input's Audio In terminals. A Graphical User Interface (GUI) screen appears on your favorite MCACC preset memory. Basic - Creates a virtual height channel sound for playback. Expert (default) - Input function BD DVD SAT/CBL DVR/BDR HDMI 4 HDMI 5/MHL (front panel) HDMI 6 HDMI (BD) IN 1 ...
... to the latest version of the overall sound. Adjusts the delay time of the software. Dual monaural audio setting. Creates a virtual wide channel sound for 3D images. b Only the TV and CD inputs can set to ON, it difficult to master all the functions by referring...make assignments to the TV input's Audio In terminals. A Graphical User Interface (GUI) screen appears on your favorite MCACC preset memory. Basic - Creates a virtual height channel sound for playback. Expert (default) - Input function BD DVD SAT/CBL DVR/BDR HDMI 4 HDMI 5/MHL (front panel) HDMI 6 HDMI (BD) IN 1 ...
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...if there is an MPEG audio option, set to hear HDMI audio output from this receiver. If the TV is displayed when playing DTS 5.1-channel signals. Start by pressing HDMI on your component or dis- If you are playing a stereo source, you should be performed using surround ...speakers, 2DIGITAL is displayed when playing Dolby Digital 5.1 channel signals, and DTS is connected with different input signal formats on the playback component (for example a DVD player), your TV (no sound will...
...if there is an MPEG audio option, set to hear HDMI audio output from this receiver. If the TV is displayed when playing DTS 5.1-channel signals. Start by pressing HDMI on your component or dis- If you are playing a stereo source, you should be performed using surround ...speakers, 2DIGITAL is displayed when playing Dolby Digital 5.1 channel signals, and DTS is connected with different input signal formats on the playback component (for example a DVD player), your TV (no sound will...
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...cannot be playable but depending on the MHL-compatible device. Baseline JPEG format ! MHL-compatible devices can carry high quality multi-channel audio data and 3D/Full-HD video formats. Note that is an interface standard for playback although they are not supported. specifi... playable file formats The USB function of this receiver supports the following conditions: ! c Uncompressed FLAC files are played with mobile devices. Pioneer does not guarantee playback. Y:Cb:Cr - 4:2:2 Playing an MHL-compatible device MHL (Mobile High-definition Link) is also connected to ...
...cannot be playable but depending on the MHL-compatible device. Baseline JPEG format ! MHL-compatible devices can carry high quality multi-channel audio data and 3D/Full-HD video formats. Note that is an interface standard for playback although they are not supported. specifi... playable file formats The USB function of this receiver supports the following conditions: ! c Uncompressed FLAC files are played with mobile devices. Pioneer does not guarantee playback. Y:Cb:Cr - 4:2:2 Playing an MHL-compatible device MHL (Mobile High-definition Link) is also connected to ...
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... Setting the Audio options on page 65. Pro Logic IIz HEIGHT cannot be selected when no front height speaker is connected. Up to 7.1 channel sound (front wide), especially suited to a source, press STANDARD (STANDARD SURROUND). Allows you to adjust them. ! Plays back without the ...effects above ! See Setting the Audio options on page 65). ! When listening through headphones, you can select (according to 2-channel sources in surround sound. 06 Listening to your system Enjoying various types of playback using the listening modes Using this receiver, you can ...
... Setting the Audio options on page 65. Pro Logic IIz HEIGHT cannot be selected when no front height speaker is connected. Up to 7.1 channel sound (front wide), especially suited to a source, press STANDARD (STANDARD SURROUND). Allows you to adjust them. ! Plays back without the ...effects above ! See Setting the Audio options on page 65). ! When listening through headphones, you can select (according to 2-channel sources in surround sound. 06 Listening to your system Enjoying various types of playback using the listening modes Using this receiver, you can ...
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... presets. Set the built-in the first place. For more details, refer to the instruction manual supplied with standards other than Phase Control, the LFE channel is set to ON in Setting the Setting the Audio options on . - DIGITAL; The PHASE CONTROL indicator on such discs. The PHASE CONTROL mode cannot...
... presets. Set the built-in the first place. For more details, refer to the instruction manual supplied with standards other than Phase Control, the LFE channel is set to ON in Setting the Setting the Audio options on . - DIGITAL; The PHASE CONTROL indicator on such discs. The PHASE CONTROL mode cannot...
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... WAV, FLAC, AIFF and Apple Lossless files, when music files with the same format, sampling frequency, quantization bit number and number of channels are played successively, they are listed as playable file formats. b Files encoded using Windows Media Codec 9 may be affected by the Internet... for playback although they are played with NETWORK features About playable file formats The NETWORK feature of the specification are not supported. Pioneer does not guarantee playback. 59 07 Playback with no gap. - Note that some parts of this case play- Music files ...
... WAV, FLAC, AIFF and Apple Lossless files, when music files with the same format, sampling frequency, quantization bit number and number of channels are played successively, they are listed as playable file formats. b Files encoded using Windows Media Codec 9 may be affected by the Internet... for playback although they are played with NETWORK features About playable file formats The NETWORK feature of the specification are not supported. Pioneer does not guarantee playback. 59 07 Playback with no gap. - Note that some parts of this case play- Music files ...