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.... The equipment should never be performed only by operating the equipment on , the user is connected. - Product Name: AUDIO/VIDEO MULTI-CHANNEL RECEIVER Model Number: SC-37 / SC-35 Responsible Party Name: PIONEER ELECTRONICS (USA) INC. These limits are used in a residential installation. D36-AP9-1_A1_En If the AC plug of the FCC Rules. To...
.... The equipment should never be performed only by operating the equipment on , the user is connected. - Product Name: AUDIO/VIDEO MULTI-CHANNEL RECEIVER Model Number: SC-37 / SC-35 Responsible Party Name: PIONEER ELECTRONICS (USA) INC. These limits are used in a residential installation. D36-AP9-1_A1_En If the AC plug of the FCC Rules. To...
Owner's Manual
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...31 Connecting an HDD/DVD recorder, BD recorder and other video sources 32 Connecting a satellite/cable receiver or other set-top box 33 Connecting the multichannel analog inputs 34 Connecting other Pioneer components with this unit's sensor 41 Switching components on and off using HDMI 29 Connecting your ...of remote control unit 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 ...
...31 Connecting an HDD/DVD recorder, BD recorder and other video sources 32 Connecting a satellite/cable receiver or other set-top box 33 Connecting the multichannel analog inputs 34 Connecting other Pioneer components with this unit's sensor 41 Switching components on and off using HDMI 29 Connecting your ...of remote control unit 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 ...
Owner's Manual
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...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 64 Playback with Home Media Gallery 65 Playing ...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 directly 84 Programming signals from...
...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 64 Playback with Home Media Gallery 65 Playing ...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 directly 84 Programming signals from...
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... 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 104 Automatic MCACC (Expert 104 Manual MCACC setup 106 Fine...
... 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 104 Automatic MCACC (Expert 104 Manual MCACC setup 106 Fine...
Owner's Manual
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... 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 listening (Tip on page 116) • Switching on the receiver The unit is a full-fledged AV receiver equipped with HDMI function ...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 97) 8 En The colors of the steps indicate the following: ...
... 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 listening (Tip on page 116) • Switching on the receiver The unit is a full-fledged AV receiver equipped with HDMI function ...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 97) 8 En The colors of the steps indicate the following: ...
Owner's Manual
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.... • Web control The receiver can be operated using Advanced MCACC The Auto MCACC Setup provides a quick but accurate surround sound setup, which the remote control is pointing. Sound Retriever Air compensates for the different models are as shown below. SC-37: PQLS Bit-stream/PQLS Multi ... Return Channel) A compatible component is required to use the above the front left over after compression. Before you start Our philosophy Pioneer is dedicated to making your home theater listening experience as close as possible to the vision of the moviemakers and mastering engineer when ...
.... • Web control The receiver can be operated using Advanced MCACC The Auto MCACC Setup provides a quick but accurate surround sound setup, which the remote control is pointing. Sound Retriever Air compensates for the different models are as shown below. SC-37: PQLS Bit-stream/PQLS Multi ... Return Channel) A compatible component is required to use the above the front left over after compression. Before you start Our philosophy Pioneer is dedicated to making your home theater listening experience as close as possible to the vision of the moviemakers and mastering engineer when ...
Owner's Manual
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Loading the batteries In case of SC-37 In case of SC-35 The batteries included with governmental regulations or environmental public instruction's rules that apply in your country or area. • WARNING Do not use different ... fumes or oils (such as leakage and bursting. 01 Before you start Checking what's in the box Please check that 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 cable x2...
Loading the batteries In case of SC-37 In case of SC-35 The batteries included with governmental regulations or environmental public instruction's rules that apply in your country or area. • WARNING Do not use different ... fumes or oils (such as leakage and bursting. 01 Before you start Checking what's in the box Please check that 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 cable x2...
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...remote control is pointing.2 For details, see Flow for operating the receiver with RF two-way communications (SC-37 only) below . 1 Connecting the RF adapter to the RS-232C and CURF100 terminals. • Connecting the RF adapter (SC-37 only) on page 21 2 Setting the 'RF ... 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 operating the receiver with the SC-35. 2 The maximum line-of -sight communications distance is a rough indication...
...remote control is pointing.2 For details, see Flow for operating the receiver with RF two-way communications (SC-37 only) below . 1 Connecting the RF adapter to the RS-232C and CURF100 terminals. • Connecting the RF adapter (SC-37 only) on page 21 2 Setting the 'RF ... 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 operating the receiver with the SC-35. 2 The maximum line-of -sight communications distance is a rough indication...
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... function (page 47). 6 Character display This display shows information when transmitting control signals. Use 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 SELECT Use to access: AUDIO PARAMETER - Other controls (See...
... function (page 47). 6 Character display This display shows information when transmitting control signals. Use 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 SELECT Use to access: AUDIO PARAMETER - Other controls (See...
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... Press and hold in sleep mode and select the amount of an analog input signal to switch between MCACC presets (page 62). When set to RECEIVER, the receiver can be used to select a Home THX listening mode (page 60). Press to LIGHT MODE 2 (default), the illumination only lights when the...page 91. • Depending on the communications environment, two-way communications may not work well and the remote control display may not reflect the receiver's status. 13 En Setting LIGHT MODE 1 will shorten the service life of the MULTI-ZONE operation selector switch. ADV SURR - Press to select...
... Press and hold in sleep mode and select the amount of an analog input signal to switch between MCACC presets (page 62). When set to RECEIVER, the receiver can be used to select a Home THX listening mode (page 60). Press to LIGHT MODE 2 (default), the illumination only lights when the...page 91. • Depending on the communications environment, two-way communications may not work well and the remote control display may not reflect the receiver's status. 13 En Setting LIGHT MODE 1 will shorten the service life of the MULTI-ZONE operation selector switch. ADV SURR - Press to select...
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...remote control (page 91). 3 IR blaster terminals Connect the IR blaster cable (page 92). 14 En In this case, the area indicating the receiver's status (12) is not displayed. 2 Remote control code sending indicator This appears when signals are sent from the remote control. 3 Remote ... (IR) signal or RF communications. 4 Remote control operation indicator This indicates which operation mode the remote control is displayed. 12 Area indicating the receiver's status RF adapter Front 1 2 Rear 3 1 LED 2 SETTING Use to IR. 8 Scroll indicators Light when there are more selectable items when...
...remote control (page 91). 3 IR blaster terminals Connect the IR blaster cable (page 92). 14 En In this case, the area indicating the receiver's status (12) is not displayed. 2 Remote control code sending indicator This appears when signals are sent from the remote control. 3 Remote ... (IR) signal or RF communications. 4 Remote control operation indicator This indicates which operation mode the remote control is displayed. 12 Area indicating the receiver's status RF adapter Front 1 2 Rear 3 1 LED 2 SETTING Use to IR. 8 Scroll indicators Light when there are more selectable items when...
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..., 49, 52, 53, 57 and 101.) 1 RECEIVER This switches between the various surround modes (page 61). STANDARD - ADV SURR - Press to select a Home THX listening mode (page 60). Controls and displays 02 Remote control (In case of SC-35) This section explains how to operate the remote control... for this receiver. 2 MULTI OPERATION - Use to select the PQLS setting (page 75). 15 En Press to access the Home Menu...
..., 49, 52, 53, 57 and 101.) 1 RECEIVER This switches between the various surround modes (page 61). STANDARD - ADV SURR - Press to select a Home THX listening mode (page 60). Controls and displays 02 Remote control (In case of SC-35) This section explains how to operate the remote control... for this receiver. 2 MULTI OPERATION - Use to select the PQLS setting (page 75). 15 En Press to access the Home Menu...
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... - Lights during DSD (Direct Stream Digital) to indicate that a WMA9 Pro signal is being input. ALC - SIGNAL SEL - Use to put the receiver in the corresponding format is switched on (page 63). 6 Listening mode indicators AUTO SURROUND - Also use / to prevent distortion (page 80).... active (page 79). 5 FULL BAND SC-37 only: Lights when the Full Band Phase Control is detected. 2 DIGITAL - CH LEVEL - The way the buttons light can be selected from the remote control. 11 RECEIVER Switches the remote to control the receiver (used to which digital signals are being...
... - Lights during DSD (Direct Stream Digital) to indicate that a WMA9 Pro signal is being input. ALC - SIGNAL SEL - Use to put the receiver in the corresponding format is switched on (page 63). 6 Listening mode indicators AUTO SURROUND - Also use / to prevent distortion (page 80).... active (page 79). 5 FULL BAND SC-37 only: Lights when the Full Band Phase Control is detected. 2 DIGITAL - CH LEVEL - The way the buttons light can be selected from the remote control. 11 RECEIVER Switches the remote to control the receiver (used to which digital signals are being...
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... "+12dB" 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 the... - Lights when the mono mode is set to 1.) (SC-37: page 84, SC-35: page 96) Note 1 Full Band Phase Control is only apply to indicate the current speaker system, A and/or B (page 79). 16 SLEEP Lights when the receiver is being received in sleep mode (page 81). 17 Matrix decoding format indicators...
... "+12dB" 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 the... - Lights when the mono mode is set to 1.) (SC-37: page 84, SC-35: page 96) Note 1 Full Band Phase Control is only apply to indicate the current speaker system, A and/or B (page 79). 16 SLEEP Lights when the receiver is being received in sleep mode (page 81). 17 Matrix decoding format indicators...
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...TUNE) HOME MENU RETURN HDMI 5 USB VIDEO CAMERA MCACC SETUP MIC PHONES 16 17 18 19 20 21 1 STANDBY/ON Switches the receiver between on and standby. 2 INPUT SELECTOR dial Use to select an input function. 7 Front panel controls To access the front panel controls, push ... 3 Indicators ADVANCED MCACC - lights when the component is active (page 75). PQLS - 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...
...TUNE) HOME MENU RETURN HDMI 5 USB VIDEO CAMERA MCACC SETUP MIC PHONES 16 17 18 19 20 21 1 STANDBY/ON Switches the receiver between on and standby. 2 INPUT SELECTOR dial Use to select an input function. 7 Front panel controls To access the front panel controls, push ... 3 Indicators ADVANCED MCACC - lights when the component is active (page 75). PQLS - 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...
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Rear panel SC-37 HDMI BD IN IN 1 IN 2 IN 3 IN 4 OUT 1 (CONTROL) ... SPEAKER IMPEDANCE 6 Ω - 16 Ω . ATTENTION: ENCEINTE D'IMPEDANCE DE 6 Ω - 16 Ω . FRONT R CENTER L SC-35 AC IN A HDMI BD IN IN 1 IN 2 IN 3 IN 4 OUT 1 (CONTROL) OUT 2 LAN (10/100) ASSIGNABLE 14 XM... Connecting your equipment Chapter 3: Connecting your equipment This receiver provides you can connect to be difficult. FRONT R CENTER L AC IN A 20 En Important • Illustration shows the SC-37, however connections for the SC-35 are the same except where noted. ATTENTION: ...
Rear panel SC-37 HDMI BD IN IN 1 IN 2 IN 3 IN 4 OUT 1 (CONTROL) ... SPEAKER IMPEDANCE 6 Ω - 16 Ω . ATTENTION: ENCEINTE D'IMPEDANCE DE 6 Ω - 16 Ω . FRONT R CENTER L SC-35 AC IN A HDMI BD IN IN 1 IN 2 IN 3 IN 4 OUT 1 (CONTROL) OUT 2 LAN (10/100) ASSIGNABLE 14 XM... Connecting your equipment Chapter 3: Connecting your equipment This receiver provides you can connect to be difficult. FRONT R CENTER L AC IN A 20 En Important • Illustration shows the SC-37, however connections for the SC-35 are the same except where noted. ATTENTION: ...
Owner's Manual
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...RF adapter (SC-37 only) Two-way communications between the receiver and remote control are possible by default to the receiver's different input terminals. Plugging in should be connected to the RS-232C and CU-RF100 terminals on the receiver. Using the CURF100 lets you display the receiver's display information... IN 1 (BD) OPT-1 OPT-2 IN 2 OPT-3 IN 3 (HDMI-1) (HDMI-2) (HDMI-3) (HDMI-4) (HDMI-5) CD CD-R/TAPE COAX-2 COAX-3a a.SC-37 only. • SC-35 only: The CU-RF100 omni-directional remote control (separately sold) can be the final step. 21 En For the features of two-way...
...RF adapter (SC-37 only) Two-way communications between the receiver and remote control are possible by default to the receiver's different input terminals. Plugging in should be connected to the RS-232C and CU-RF100 terminals on the receiver. Using the CURF100 lets you display the receiver's display information... IN 1 (BD) OPT-1 OPT-2 IN 2 OPT-3 IN 3 (HDMI-1) (HDMI-2) (HDMI-3) (HDMI-4) (HDMI-5) CD CD-R/TAPE COAX-2 COAX-3a a.SC-37 only. • SC-35 only: The CU-RF100 omni-directional remote control (separately sold) can be the final step. 21 En For the features of two-way...
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... an RCA cable to 90 cm (2 ft. Make sure to connect using speaker cables. CAUTION • Make sure that came with the terminals on the receiver comprises a positive (+) and negative (-) terminal. CAUTION • These speaker terminals carry HAZARDOUS LIVE voltage. A) 2 Loosen terminal and insert exposed wire. (fig. Also, make sure the...
... an RCA cable to 90 cm (2 ft. Make sure to connect using speaker cables. CAUTION • Make sure that came with the terminals on the receiver comprises a positive (+) and negative (-) terminal. CAUTION • These speaker terminals carry HAZARDOUS LIVE voltage. A) 2 Loosen terminal and insert exposed wire. (fig. Also, make sure the...
Owner's Manual
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...; Don't connect different speakers from the same terminal in this (having separate terminals for high and low) and the sound improvement will depend on the receiver. See your speaker manual for the second connection is when you do this way. • When bi-wiring as well, heed the cautions for biamping...
...; Don't connect different speakers from the same terminal in this (having separate terminals for high and low) and the sound improvement will depend on the receiver. See your speaker manual for the second connection is when you do this way. • When bi-wiring as well, heed the cautions for biamping...