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NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. Install in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions. 8) Do not install near water. 6) Clean only with dry cloth. 7) Do not block any heat sources such as power-supply cord or plug is damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into your safety. less than the other apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce heat. 9) Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding-type plug. The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is not waterproof. D3-4-2-1-1_A1_En 1) Read these instructions. 2) Keep these ...
NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. Install in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions. 8) Do not install near water. 6) Clean only with dry cloth. 7) Do not block any heat sources such as power-supply cord or plug is damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into your safety. less than the other apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce heat. 9) Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding-type plug. The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is not waterproof. D3-4-2-1-1_A1_En 1) Read these instructions. 2) Keep these ...
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... with electric appliances such as newspapers, table-cloths, curtains) or by qualified service personnel. Product Name: AUDIO/VIDEO MULTI-CHANNEL RECEIVER Model Number: SC-37 / SC-35 Responsible Party Name: PIONEER ELECTRONICS (USA) INC. D3-4-2-2-2a*_A1_En SERVICE SUPPORT DIVISION Address: 1925 E. D3-4-2-1-7b*_A1_En IMPORTANT NOTICE THE MODEL NUMBER AND SERIAL NUMBER OF...
... with electric appliances such as newspapers, table-cloths, curtains) or by qualified service personnel. Product Name: AUDIO/VIDEO MULTI-CHANNEL RECEIVER Model Number: SC-37 / SC-35 Responsible Party Name: PIONEER ELECTRONICS (USA) INC. D3-4-2-2-2a*_A1_En SERVICE SUPPORT DIVISION Address: 1925 E. D3-4-2-1-7b*_A1_En IMPORTANT NOTICE THE MODEL NUMBER AND SERIAL NUMBER OF...
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... accept any interference, including interference that may create a traffic hazard and is for business purposes in a restaurant or use headphones while operating a motorized vehicle; K041_A1_En SC-37 only This device complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set the dial and leave it there. Operation is in Your Hands Get the most importantly...
... accept any interference, including interference that may create a traffic hazard and is for business purposes in a restaurant or use headphones while operating a motorized vehicle; K041_A1_En SC-37 only This device complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set the dial and leave it there. Operation is in Your Hands Get the most importantly...
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... . . 45 The Input Setup menu 45 Input function default and possible settings 46 05 Basic playback Playing a source 47 Playing a source with this Pioneer product. Contents 01 Before you start Our philosophy 9 Features 9 Checking what's in the box 10 Installing the receiver 10 Loading the batteries 10 Operating...11 Flow for operating the receiver with RF two-way communications (SC-37 only 11 02 Controls and displays Remote control (In case of SC-37 12 Remote control display 13 RF adapter 14 Remote control (In case of SC-35 15 Display 16 Front panel 18 03 Connecting your equipment...
... . . 45 The Input Setup menu 45 Input function default and possible settings 46 05 Basic playback Playing a source 47 Playing a source with this Pioneer product. Contents 01 Before you start Our philosophy 9 Features 9 Checking what's in the box 10 Installing the receiver 10 Loading the batteries 10 Operating...11 Flow for operating the receiver with RF two-way communications (SC-37 only 11 02 Controls and displays Remote control (In case of SC-37 12 Remote control display 13 RF adapter 14 Remote control (In case of SC-35 15 Display 16 Front panel 18 03 Connecting your equipment...
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... signal 62 Better sound using Phase Control 62 Better sound using Phase Control and Full Band Phase Control (SC-37 only 63 07 Playback with HOME MEDIA GALLERY inputs (SC-37 only) Enjoying the Home Media Gallery 64 Features of Home Media Gallery 64 Introduction 64 Authorizing this receiver ...function 81 Checking your system settings 81 Resetting the system 82 Default system settings 82 10 Controlling the rest of your system (In case of SC-37) About the Remote Setup menu 83 Operating multiple receivers 84 Setting the remote to control other components . . . . 84 Selecting preset codes...
... signal 62 Better sound using Phase Control 62 Better sound using Phase Control and Full Band Phase Control (SC-37 only 63 07 Playback with HOME MEDIA GALLERY inputs (SC-37 only) Enjoying the Home Media Gallery 64 Features of Home Media Gallery 64 Introduction 64 Authorizing this receiver ...function 81 Checking your system settings 81 Resetting the system 82 Default system settings 82 10 Controlling the rest of your system (In case of SC-37) About the Remote Setup menu 83 Operating multiple receivers 84 Setting the remote to control other components . . . . 84 Selecting preset codes...
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...118 The Other Setup menu 119 Volume Setup 119 Remote Control Mode Setup 119 Flicker Reduction Setup 120 RF Remote Setup (SC-37 only 120 EXTENSION Setup (SC-35 only 120 Multi Channel Input Setup 120 11 The Advanced MCACC menu Making receiver settings from the Advanced MCACC menu ...Channel Level 107 Fine Speaker Distance 107 Standing Wave 107 Acoustic Calibration EQ Adjust 108 Acoustic Calibration EQ Professional 108 Precision Distance (SC-37 only 110 Checking MCACC Data 110 Speaker Setting 111 Channel Level 111 Speaker Distance 111 Standing Wave 111 Acoustic Cal EQ 111 Group ...
...118 The Other Setup menu 119 Volume Setup 119 Remote Control Mode Setup 119 Flicker Reduction Setup 120 RF Remote Setup (SC-37 only 120 EXTENSION Setup (SC-35 only 120 Multi Channel Input Setup 120 11 The Advanced MCACC menu Making receiver settings from the Advanced MCACC menu ...Channel Level 107 Fine Speaker Distance 107 Standing Wave 107 Acoustic Calibration EQ Adjust 108 Acoustic Calibration EQ Professional 108 Precision Distance (SC-37 only 110 Checking MCACC Data 110 Speaker Setting 111 Channel Level 111 Speaker Distance 111 Standing Wave 111 Acoustic Cal EQ 111 Group ...
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...8226; Using the various listening modes • Better sound using Phase Control (page 62) • Better sound using Phase Control and Full Band Phase Control (SC-37 only) (page 63) • Measuring the all EQ type (SYMMETRY/ALL CH ADJ/FRONT ALIGN) (page 104) • Changing the channel level while...MCACC menu (page 104) • The System Setup and Other Setup menus (page 114) 13 Making maximum use of the remote control SC-37: • Operating multiple receivers (page 84) • Setting the remote to control other components (page 84) • Using the RF communications function (page...
...8226; Using the various listening modes • Better sound using Phase Control (page 62) • Better sound using Phase Control and Full Band Phase Control (SC-37 only) (page 63) • Measuring the all EQ type (SYMMETRY/ALL CH ADJ/FRONT ALIGN) (page 104) • Changing the channel level while...MCACC menu (page 104) • The System Setup and Other Setup menus (page 114) 13 Making maximum use of the remote control SC-37: • Operating multiple receivers (page 84) • Setting the remote to control other components (page 84) • Using the RF communications function (page...
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...RF100 is required to use the above the front left over after compression. SC-37: PQLS Bit-stream/PQLS Multi Surround/PQLS 2ch Audio. Before you start 01 Chapter 1: Before you start Our philosophy Pioneer is dedicated to making your home theater listening experience as close as possible... in multi-channel digital contents. • HDMI (Ver.1.4a with 3D, Audio Return Channel) A compatible component is included with the SC-37, sold separately with the help of worldclass studio engineers* * With the cooperation of the moviemakers and mastering engineer when they created the original...
...RF100 is required to use the above the front left over after compression. SC-37: PQLS Bit-stream/PQLS Multi Surround/PQLS 2ch Audio. Before you start 01 Chapter 1: Before you start Our philosophy Pioneer is dedicated to making your home theater listening experience as close as possible... in multi-channel digital contents. • HDMI (Ver.1.4a with 3D, Audio Return Channel) A compatible component is included with the SC-37, sold separately with the help of worldclass studio engineers* * With the cooperation of the moviemakers and mastering engineer when they created the original...
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...• Batteries with the unit are very dusty - in extremely hot or cold areas - Loading the batteries In case of SC-37 In case of SC-35 The batteries included with the same shape may have different voltages. they may result in direct sunlight or other movement - ... also reduce the life or performance of batteries. 10 En This may distort) - 01 Before you 've received the following supplied accessories: In case of SC-37 • Setup microphone (cable: 5 m (16.4 ft.)) • Omni-directional remote control (CU-RF100) • RF adapter • IR blaster ...
...• Batteries with the unit are very dusty - in extremely hot or cold areas - Loading the batteries In case of SC-37 In case of SC-35 The batteries included with the same shape may have different voltages. they may result in direct sunlight or other movement - ... also reduce the life or performance of batteries. 10 En This may distort) - 01 Before you 've received the following supplied accessories: In case of SC-37 • Setup microphone (cable: 5 m (16.4 ft.)) • Omni-directional remote control (CU-RF100) • RF adapter • IR blaster ...
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...receiver by RF communications on page 92 Note 1 The RF adapter and CU-RF100 omni-directional remote control are included with the SC-37, sold separately with the SC-35. 2 The maximum line-of-sight distance for RF two-way communications is about obstacles or the direction in which the ...; 4 Setting 'RECEIVER MAIN' to the RS-232C and CU- To set for operations using infrared signals upon shipment from the factory. RF100 terminals (SC-37) / EXTENSION terminals (SC35), the CU-RF100 omni-directional remote control can be used for RF two-way communications with the receiver.1 With RF two-way...
...receiver by RF communications on page 92 Note 1 The RF adapter and CU-RF100 omni-directional remote control are included with the SC-37, sold separately with the SC-35. 2 The maximum line-of-sight distance for RF two-way communications is about obstacles or the direction in which the ...; 4 Setting 'RECEIVER MAIN' to the RS-232C and CU- To set for operations using infrared signals upon shipment from the factory. RF100 terminals (SC-37) / EXTENSION terminals (SC35), the CU-RF100 omni-directional remote control can be used for RF two-way communications with the receiver.1 With RF two-way...
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... your surround sound system (see Remote control display on this button to perform multi operations (page 99). 4 Input function buttons Press to select control of SC-37) This section explains how to operate the remote control for this receiver. 3 MULTI OPERATION Use this receiver, so the AUX button cannot be used. 5 INPUT...
... your surround sound system (see Remote control display on this button to perform multi operations (page 99). 4 Input function buttons Press to select control of SC-37) This section explains how to operate the remote control for this receiver. 3 MULTI OPERATION Use this receiver, so the AUX button cannot be used. 5 INPUT...
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Press to switch on/off the illumination for the buttons.1 12 Remote control operation selector switch Set to RECEIVER to operate the receiver, TV or SOURCE to switch between Auto Surround (page 59), Auto Level Control, Optimum Surround mode and Stream Direct mode (page 62). CH LEVEL - Dims or brightens the display (page 81). A.ATT - SBch - MCACC - Press to operate the TV or the source device. Note 1 Press and hold in the LIGHT button for Standard decoding and to select the white commands). Press to prevent distortion (page 80). AUTO/ALC/DIRECT - STANDARD - SLEEP -...
Press to switch on/off the illumination for the buttons.1 12 Remote control operation selector switch Set to RECEIVER to operate the receiver, TV or SOURCE to switch between Auto Surround (page 59), Auto Level Control, Optimum Surround mode and Stream Direct mode (page 62). CH LEVEL - Dims or brightens the display (page 81). A.ATT - SBch - MCACC - Press to operate the TV or the source device. Note 1 Press and hold in the LIGHT button for Standard decoding and to select the white commands). Press to prevent distortion (page 80). AUTO/ALC/DIRECT - STANDARD - SLEEP -...
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The display indicates the setting of the remote control operation selector switch. 5 Input function and sending code indicator This indicates what input function can currently be operated with black letters): Two-way communications are more selectable items when making the various settings. 9 Receiver input indicator This indicates the input function currently selected for the receiver's zone. 10 Receiver display The same information as an icon and in decibels (dB). When the sound is muted, the icon is displayed here. 11 Master volume display This indicates the volume of that code ...
The display indicates the setting of the remote control operation selector switch. 5 Input function and sending code indicator This indicates what input function can currently be operated with black letters): Two-way communications are more selectable items when making the various settings. 9 Receiver input indicator This indicates the input function currently selected for the receiver's zone. 10 Receiver display The same information as an icon and in decibels (dB). When the sound is muted, the icon is displayed here. 11 Master volume display This indicates the volume of that code ...
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... various surround modes (page 61). Press to operate the remote control for this receiver. 2 MULTI OPERATION - Controls and displays 02 Remote control (In case of SC-35) This section explains how to check selected receiver settings (page 81). Receiver control, TV control • Blue - R.SETUP - VIDEO PARAMETER - Use to select the...
... various surround modes (page 61). Press to operate the remote control for this receiver. 2 MULTI OPERATION - Controls and displays 02 Remote control (In case of SC-35) This section explains how to check selected receiver settings (page 81). Receiver control, TV control • Blue - R.SETUP - VIDEO PARAMETER - Use to select the...
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... HDMI OUT - Light during playback of DTS-HD Master Audio signals. 4 MULTI-ZONE Lights when the MULTI-ZONE feature is active (page 79). 5 FULL BAND SC-37 only: Lights when the Full Band Phase Control is switched on (page 63). 6 Listening mode indicators AUTO SURROUND - SIGNAL SEL -
... HDMI OUT - Light during playback of DTS-HD Master Audio signals. 4 MULTI-ZONE Lights when the MULTI-ZONE feature is active (page 79). 5 FULL BAND SC-37 only: Lights when the Full Band Phase Control is switched on (page 63). 6 Listening mode indicators AUTO SURROUND - SIGNAL SEL -
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.... 20 Remote control mode indicator Lights to indicate reducing the level of the Standard Surround modes is being received. This lights to 1.) (SC-37: page 84, SC-35: page 96) Note 1 Full Band Phase Control is in auto stereo mode. Lights when a broadcast is being received in sleep ..." indicates the maximum level. 13 Input function indicators Light to indicate the input function you have selected. (HMG only lights for the SC-37.) 14 Scroll indicators Light when there are more selectable items when making the various settings. 15 Speaker indicators Lights to indicate the current ...
.... 20 Remote control mode indicator Lights to indicate reducing the level of the Standard Surround modes is being received. This lights to 1.) (SC-37: page 84, SC-35: page 96) Note 1 Full Band Phase Control is in auto stereo mode. Lights when a broadcast is being received in sleep ..." indicates the maximum level. 13 Input function indicators Light to indicate the input function you have selected. (HMG only lights for the SC-37.) 14 Scroll indicators Light when there are more selectable items when making the various settings. 15 Speaker indicators Lights to indicate the current ...
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Blinks when connecting an HDMI-equipped component; lights when the component is active (page 75). Lights to indicate iPod/iPhone is set to find preset stations (page 52). 6 MASTER VOLUME dial 18 En Use TUNE / to find radio frequencies and use PRESET / to ON in the AUDIO PARAMETER menu (page 76). iPod/iPhone - Lights when EQ is connected (page 40). 4 Remote sensor Receives the signals from the remote control (see Operating range of remote control unit on page 11). 5 Character display See Display on the lower third portion of the panel with your ...
Blinks when connecting an HDMI-equipped component; lights when the component is active (page 75). Lights to indicate iPod/iPhone is set to find preset stations (page 52). 6 MASTER VOLUME dial 18 En Use TUNE / to find radio frequencies and use PRESET / to ON in the AUDIO PARAMETER menu (page 76). iPod/iPhone - Lights when EQ is connected (page 40). 4 Remote sensor Receives the signals from the remote control (see Operating range of remote control unit on page 11). 5 Character display See Display on the lower third portion of the panel with your ...
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...Surround1 mode and Stream Direct mode (page 62). HOME THX - STEREO - STANDARD SURROUND - When the headphones are connected, there is only apply to the SC-37. 19 En Press to switch various modes (2 Pro Logic, Neo:6, etc.) (page 59). ADVANCED SURROUND - Switches between stereo playback and Front Stage Surround ... Home THX listening mode (page 60). Note 1 Optimum Surround mode is no sound output from the main zone (see MULTIZONE setup on page 37) use these controls to control the sub zone from the speakers. Use to switch between AM and FM radio bands (page 52). 13 Listening ...
...Surround1 mode and Stream Direct mode (page 62). HOME THX - STEREO - STANDARD SURROUND - When the headphones are connected, there is only apply to the SC-37. 19 En Press to switch various modes (2 Pro Logic, Neo:6, etc.) (page 59). ADVANCED SURROUND - Switches between stereo playback and Front Stage Surround ... Home THX listening mode (page 60). Note 1 Optimum Surround mode is no sound output from the main zone (see MULTIZONE setup on page 37) use these controls to control the sub zone from the speakers. Use to switch between AM and FM radio bands (page 52). 13 Listening ...
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...you can connect to make up your equipment This receiver provides you with many connection possibilities, but it doesn't have to be difficult. Rear panel SC-37 HDMI BD IN IN 1 IN 2 IN 3 IN 4 OUT 1 (CONTROL) OUT 2 LAN (10/100) ASSIGNABLE 14 XM ADAPTER PORT...INSTRUCTION MANUAL SELECTABLE VOIR LE MODE D'EMPLOI CAUTION: SPEAKER IMPEDANCE 6 Ω - 16 Ω . Important • Illustration shows the SC-37, however connections for the SC-35 are the same except where noted. 03 Connecting your equipment Chapter 3: Connecting your home theater system. FRONT R CENTER L AC ...
...you can connect to make up your equipment This receiver provides you with many connection possibilities, but it doesn't have to be difficult. Rear panel SC-37 HDMI BD IN IN 1 IN 2 IN 3 IN 4 OUT 1 (CONTROL) OUT 2 LAN (10/100) ASSIGNABLE 14 XM ADAPTER PORT...INSTRUCTION MANUAL SELECTABLE VOIR LE MODE D'EMPLOI CAUTION: SPEAKER IMPEDANCE 6 Ω - 16 Ω . Important • Illustration shows the SC-37, however connections for the SC-35 are the same except where noted. 03 Connecting your equipment Chapter 3: Connecting your home theater system. FRONT R CENTER L AC ...