Owner's Manual
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...ON switch on , the user is used, use , the plug must be easily unplugged from overheating. Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. - D8-10-1-2_A1_En Caution To prevent fire hazard, the Class 2 Wiring Cable should never be determined by qualified service personnel. D36-P5_B1_En 2... will need to unplug it is intended to alert the user to ensure reliable operation of the FCC Rules. Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. - Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for your outlet, consult an electrician for ventilation to the presence of...
...ON switch on , the user is used, use , the plug must be easily unplugged from overheating. Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. - D8-10-1-2_A1_En Caution To prevent fire hazard, the Class 2 Wiring Cable should never be determined by qualified service personnel. D36-P5_B1_En 2... will need to unplug it is intended to alert the user to ensure reliable operation of the FCC Rules. Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. - Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for your outlet, consult an electrician for ventilation to the presence of...
Owner's Manual
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...operations 54 Setting the PQLS function 54 About Auto Sound Retriever Link and Stream Smoother Link 55 Cautions on and off using the 12 volt trigger 31 Plugging in the receiver 31 04 Basic Setup Changing the OSD display language (OSD Language 32 Automatically conducting optimum sound...device 29 Connecting an HDMI-equipped component to the front panel input 29 Connecting to a wireless LAN 29 Connecting an IR receiver 30 Operating other Pioneer components with different input signal formats 97 Glossary 98 Features index 101 Specifications 102 Preset code list 103 Thank you for ...
...operations 54 Setting the PQLS function 54 About Auto Sound Retriever Link and Stream Smoother Link 55 Cautions on and off using the 12 volt trigger 31 Plugging in the receiver 31 04 Basic Setup Changing the OSD display language (OSD Language 32 Automatically conducting optimum sound...device 29 Connecting an HDMI-equipped component to the front panel input 29 Connecting to a wireless LAN 29 Connecting an IR receiver 30 Operating other Pioneer components with different input signal formats 97 Glossary 98 Features index 101 Specifications 102 Preset code list 103 Thank you for ...
Owner's Manual
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...language (OSD Language) (page 32) j 7 MCACC speaker settings ! Using the various listening modes (page 43) ! Control with the receiver. Loading the batteries on page 16 ! Connecting the speakers on page 7 j 2 Determining the speakers' application (page 13) ! ...Front Bi-amping connection (High quality surround) & ZONE 2 connection (Multi Zone) ! [G] 5.2 channel surround system & ZONE 2/ZONE 3 connection (Multi Zone) SC-57 only: ! [H] 5.2 channel surround system & Speaker B Bi-amping connection ! [I] 5.2 channel surround system & Front and Surround Bi-amping connection (High quality...
...language (OSD Language) (page 32) j 7 MCACC speaker settings ! Using the various listening modes (page 43) ! Control with the receiver. Loading the batteries on page 16 ! Connecting the speakers on page 7 j 2 Determining the speakers' application (page 13) ! ...Front Bi-amping connection (High quality surround) & ZONE 2 connection (Multi Zone) ! [G] 5.2 channel surround system & ZONE 2/ZONE 3 connection (Multi Zone) SC-57 only: ! [H] 5.2 channel surround system & Speaker B Bi-amping connection ! [I] 5.2 channel surround system & Front and Surround Bi-amping connection (High quality...
Owner's Manual
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...vision of functions, such as Wiring Navi with a guide for connecting the unit and setting up from iTunes to the SC-57 and SC-55 and play it is connected to the receiver. % Direct Energy HD Amplifier The "Direct Energy HD (High Fidelity Class D) amplifier" is an amplifier developed by focusing... be connected to the receiver's USB terminal to play them with Pioneer's exclusive Air Jam application. Checking what's in the vertical direction to the network via the LAN terminal, you can be controlled from the App Store. % Air Jam App compatible For the SC-57 and SC-55, the optional AS-BT200...
...vision of functions, such as Wiring Navi with a guide for connecting the unit and setting up from iTunes to the SC-57 and SC-55 and play it is connected to the receiver. % Direct Energy HD Amplifier The "Direct Energy HD (High Fidelity Class D) amplifier" is an amplifier developed by focusing... be connected to the receiver's USB terminal to play them with Pioneer's exclusive Air Jam application. Checking what's in the vertical direction to the network via the LAN terminal, you can be controlled from the App Store. % Air Jam App compatible For the SC-57 and SC-55, the optional AS-BT200...
Owner's Manual
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... with a DVD player or music CD player can be completed easily simply by following the instructions on the screen to make the receiver's connections and initial settings in places that operates in association with a personal computer. When "Finish" is selected, installation is shining... sure to put it on the following precautions: About using alkaline batteries that go beyond the scope of the applicable OS. Copyright to PIONEER CORPORATION. Also, even with the sound. - Precautions For Use ! Permission to use " or "citation" as leakage and bursting. ...
... with a DVD player or music CD player can be completed easily simply by following the instructions on the screen to make the receiver's connections and initial settings in places that operates in association with a personal computer. When "Finish" is selected, installation is shining... sure to put it on the following precautions: About using alkaline batteries that go beyond the scope of the applicable OS. Copyright to PIONEER CORPORATION. Also, even with the sound. - Precautions For Use ! Permission to use " or "citation" as leakage and bursting. ...
Owner's Manual
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... AVNavigator includes the following method to launch AVNavigator. Interactive Manual - Detection - From the Start menu, click "Program" d "PIONEER CORPORATION" d "AVNavigator(SC-57 or SC-55)" d "Uninstall". 8 En Guides you start Using AVNavigator 1 Click [AVNavigator] on the screen to be made easily. !...and automatic settings. Displays glossary pages. ! There are included in dialog fashion. Refer to detect the receiver. Software Update - Used to operate the receiver from the Control Panel of the PC. Used to them when using MCACC Application. ! Deleting the ...
... AVNavigator includes the following method to launch AVNavigator. Interactive Manual - Detection - From the Start menu, click "Program" d "PIONEER CORPORATION" d "AVNavigator(SC-57 or SC-55)" d "Uninstall". 8 En Guides you start Using AVNavigator 1 Click [AVNavigator] on the screen to be made easily. !...and automatic settings. Displays glossary pages. ! There are included in dialog fashion. Refer to detect the receiver. Software Update - Used to operate the receiver from the Control Panel of the PC. Used to them when using MCACC Application. ! Deleting the ...
Owner's Manual
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...A.ATT - Switches between the various surround modes (page 44). ! Press to select an input signal (page 45). ! Press to check selected receiver settings (page 61). ! Press to select a Home THX listening mode (page 44). ! The way the buttons light can be selected from the...Controls and displays 02 Controls and displays Remote control This section explains how to operate the remote control for the receiver. 1 2,3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 RECEIVER MULTI OPERATION SOURCE RCU SETUP BDR BD DVD DVR HDMI SAT TV CD HMG ADPT USB iPod OPTION TUNER SIRIUS ...
...A.ATT - Switches between the various surround modes (page 44). ! Press to select an input signal (page 45). ! Press to check selected receiver settings (page 61). ! Press to select a Home THX listening mode (page 44). ! The way the buttons light can be selected from the...Controls and displays 02 Controls and displays Remote control This section explains how to operate the remote control for the receiver. 1 2,3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 RECEIVER MULTI OPERATION SOURCE RCU SETUP BDR BD DVD DVR HDMI SAT TV CD HMG ADPT USB iPod OPTION TUNER SIRIUS ...
Owner's Manual
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... 54). 10 Tuner indicators ! Left front/Right front channel ! Low frequency effects channel (the (( )) indicators light when an LFE signal is being received. ! Either one of PCM signals. ! PCM - Lights during playback of the Standard Surround modes is detected. ! 2 DIGITAL - Lights when the... feature is active (page 56). 20 Character display Displays various system information. 21 Remote control mode indicator Lights to indicate the receiver's remote control mode setting. (Not displayed when set to select the input signal automatically (page 45). 2 Program format indicators ...
... 54). 10 Tuner indicators ! Left front/Right front channel ! Low frequency effects channel (the (( )) indicators light when an LFE signal is being received. ! Either one of PCM signals. ! PCM - Lights during playback of the Standard Surround modes is detected. ! 2 DIGITAL - Lights when the... feature is active (page 56). 20 Character display Displays various system information. 21 Remote control mode indicator Lights to indicate the receiver's remote control mode setting. (Not displayed when set to select the input signal automatically (page 45). 2 Program format indicators ...
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...iPad - STANDARD SURROUND - Lights when EQ is no sound output from the main zone (page 60). 13 iPod iPhone iPad DIRECT CONTROL Change the receiver's input to a compatible HDMI device (Video camera, etc.) (page 29). ISNEPLUETCTOR STANDBY /ON MVOALSUTMERE 8 AUDIO PARAMETER Use to ON in the ... (page 29). 4 Character display See Display on the iPod (page 37). 14 Listening mode buttons ! AUTO SURR/ALC/STREAM DIRECT - Press for this receiver. 2 INPUT SELECTOR dial Use to switch between AM and FM radio bands (page 39). ! ADVANCED MCACC - HDMI - Press to select a Home THX...
...iPad - STANDARD SURROUND - Lights when EQ is no sound output from the main zone (page 60). 13 iPod iPhone iPad DIRECT CONTROL Change the receiver's input to a compatible HDMI device (Video camera, etc.) (page 29). ISNEPLUETCTOR STANDBY /ON MVOALSUTMERE 8 AUDIO PARAMETER Use to ON in the ... (page 29). 4 Character display See Display on the iPod (page 37). 14 Listening mode buttons ! AUTO SURR/ALC/STREAM DIRECT - Press for this receiver. 2 INPUT SELECTOR dial Use to switch between AM and FM radio bands (page 39). ! ADVANCED MCACC - HDMI - Press to select a Home THX...
Owner's Manual
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... 75 IR IN 1 IN 1 SPEAKERS OUT IN 2 OUT 2 (OUTPUT 12 V (OUTPUT 5 V TOTAL 150 mA MAX) EXTENSION 150 mA MAX) CONTROL 12VTRIGGER 12 En SC-55 IN 1 IN 2 HDMI ASSIGNABLE 16 ASSIGNABLE Y COMPONENT VIDEO PB PR IN 1 (DVD) IN 4 (VIDEO) BD IN IN 5 (DVD) IN 6 (DVR/BDR)...(CONTROL) OUT 2 DC OUTPUT for the SC-55 are used. The CU-RF100 omni-directional remote control (separately sold) can connect to make up your home theater system. 03 Connecting your equipment Connecting your equipment Connecting your equipment This receiver provides you with many connection possibilities, but it...
... 75 IR IN 1 IN 1 SPEAKERS OUT IN 2 OUT 2 (OUTPUT 12 V (OUTPUT 5 V TOTAL 150 mA MAX) EXTENSION 150 mA MAX) CONTROL 12VTRIGGER 12 En SC-55 IN 1 IN 2 HDMI ASSIGNABLE 16 ASSIGNABLE Y COMPONENT VIDEO PB PR IN 1 (DVD) IN 4 (VIDEO) BD IN IN 5 (DVD) IN 6 (DVR/BDR)...(CONTROL) OUT 2 DC OUTPUT for the SC-55 are used. The CU-RF100 omni-directional remote control (separately sold) can connect to make up your home theater system. 03 Connecting your equipment Connecting your equipment Connecting your equipment This receiver provides you with many connection possibilities, but it...
Owner's Manual
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...banana plugs, screw the speaker terminal fully shut, then plug the banana plug into the speaker terminal. With these up with the terminals on the receiver comprises a positive (+) and negative (-) terminal. CAUTION ! This not only improves sound quality, but also reduces the risk of other or come ...in contact with your speakers for high and low) and the sound improvement will depend on the receiver. Connecting two subwoofers increases the bass sound to connect using . Doing so may be removed when you 're using speaker cables. ! ...
...banana plugs, screw the speaker terminal fully shut, then plug the banana plug into the speaker terminal. With these up with the terminals on the receiver comprises a positive (+) and negative (-) terminal. CAUTION ! This not only improves sound quality, but also reduces the risk of other or come ...in contact with your speakers for high and low) and the sound improvement will depend on the receiver. Connecting two subwoofers increases the bass sound to connect using . Doing so may be removed when you 're using speaker cables. ! ...
Owner's Manual
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...For optimal video performance, THX recommends switching Digital Video Conversion (in Setting the Video options on the front panel display. This receiver incorporates High-Definition Multimedia Interface (HDMI®) technology. Input of multi-channel linear PCM digital audio signals (192 kHz or less..., etc.)) ! 3D signal transfer ! This item incorporates copy protection technology that are compatible with HDCP still cause this message to the receiver's HDMI output when connecting this case, try adjusting the resolution settings on page 53 ) Note ! patents and other countries. ARC (...
...For optimal video performance, THX recommends switching Digital Video Conversion (in Setting the Video options on the front panel display. This receiver incorporates High-Definition Multimedia Interface (HDMI®) technology. Input of multi-channel linear PCM digital audio signals (192 kHz or less..., etc.)) ! 3D signal transfer ! This item incorporates copy protection technology that are compatible with HDCP still cause this message to the receiver's HDMI output when connecting this case, try adjusting the resolution settings on page 53 ) Note ! patents and other countries. ARC (...
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... HDMI connections are connected by HDMI connections, if the TV supports the HDMI ARC (Audio Return Channel) function, the sound of the TV over the receiver. ! IN 1 IN 2 HDMI ASSIGNABLE 16 ASSIGNABLE COMPONENT VIDEO Y PB PR IN 1 (DVD) IN 4 (VIDEO) BD IN IN 5 (DVD) IN 6 (DVR/BDR) OUT 1 (CONTROL...Control with audio cables (page 23). - In this case, set TV Audio at HDMI Setup to the sound of the TV over the receiver, connect the receiver and TV with HDMI function on page 61 . ! If the TV and playback components support the Control with HDMI feature, the convenient Control...
... HDMI connections are connected by HDMI connections, if the TV supports the HDMI ARC (Audio Return Channel) function, the sound of the TV over the receiver. ! IN 1 IN 2 HDMI ASSIGNABLE 16 ASSIGNABLE COMPONENT VIDEO Y PB PR IN 1 (DVD) IN 4 (VIDEO) BD IN IN 5 (DVD) IN 6 (DVR/BDR) OUT 1 (CONTROL...Control with audio cables (page 23). - In this case, set TV Audio at HDMI Setup to the sound of the TV over the receiver, connect the receiver and TV with HDMI function on page 61 . ! If the TV and playback components support the Control with HDMI feature, the convenient Control...
Owner's Manual
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... settings. Please refer to the operating instructions supplied with your TV with no HDMI input This diagram shows connections of the TV over the receiver, connect the receiver and TV with an HDMI cable. In order to HD audio on page 34 ). 24 En IN 1 IN 2 HDMI ASSIGNABLE 16 ASSIGNABLE Y ... 2 DC OUTPUT for connecting analog or digital video devices, including HDD/DVD recorders and BD recorders. When you set up the receiver you'll need to tell the receiver which input you connected the player to output signals connected by HDMI (see also The Input Setup menu on page 23 ). If...
... settings. Please refer to the operating instructions supplied with your TV with no HDMI input This diagram shows connections of the TV over the receiver, connect the receiver and TV with an HDMI cable. In order to HD audio on page 34 ). 24 En IN 1 IN 2 HDMI ASSIGNABLE 16 ASSIGNABLE Y ... 2 DC OUTPUT for connecting analog or digital video devices, including HDD/DVD recorders and BD recorders. When you set up the receiver you'll need to tell the receiver which input you connected the player to output signals connected by HDMI (see also The Input Setup menu on page 23 ). If...
Owner's Manual
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... IN 2 OUT 2 (OUTPUT 12 V (OUTPUT 5 V TOTAL 150 mA MAX) EXTENSION 150 mA MAX) CONTROL 12VTRIGGER ! You can't hear HDMI audio through this receiver's digital out jack. If your turntable has line-level outputs (i.e., it has a built-in phono pre-amp), connect it to the CD inputs instead. ! Turntable... MD, DAT, etc. STB Connecting other set-top box Satellite and cable receivers, and terrestrial digital TV tuners are all examples of so-called 'set -top box is equipped with an HDMI output terminal, we recommend connecting...
... IN 2 OUT 2 (OUTPUT 12 V (OUTPUT 5 V TOTAL 150 mA MAX) EXTENSION 150 mA MAX) CONTROL 12VTRIGGER ! You can't hear HDMI audio through this receiver's digital out jack. If your turntable has line-level outputs (i.e., it has a built-in phono pre-amp), connect it to the CD inputs instead. ! Turntable... MD, DAT, etc. STB Connecting other set-top box Satellite and cable receivers, and terrestrial digital TV tuners are all examples of so-called 'set -top box is equipped with an HDMI output terminal, we recommend connecting...
Owner's Manual
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... back output, connect it 's possible to add additional amplifiers to the SURR BACK L jack on this receiver. ! The audio signal input to MULTI CH IN cannot be connected to the receiver. Make the connections shown below to add amplifiers to LARGE. ! In this case, the same sound ...using the pre-outs. You can be downmixed. 26 En Connecting additional amplifiers This receiver has more powerful sound reproduction. DVD player, etc. 03 Connecting your equipment Connecting the multichannel analog inputs SC-57 only For DVD Audio and SACD playback, your DVD player may have two ...
... back output, connect it 's possible to add additional amplifiers to the SURR BACK L jack on this receiver. ! The audio signal input to MULTI CH IN cannot be connected to the receiver. Make the connections shown below to add amplifiers to LARGE. ! In this case, the same sound ...using the pre-outs. You can be downmixed. 26 En Connecting additional amplifiers This receiver has more powerful sound reproduction. DVD player, etc. 03 Connecting your equipment Connecting the multichannel analog inputs SC-57 only For DVD Audio and SACD playback, your DVD player may have two ...
Owner's Manual
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... output to a wall or other surface, secure the stand with this system. Making MULTI-ZONE connections It is clear. 4 Place the AM antenna on this receiver. ! c) before clipping the loop to 6 m (16 ft. You should have a separate TV and speakers for your primary (ZONE 2) sub zone, and a separate...MULTI-ZONE setup using speaker terminals (ZONE 2) on your needs, the same source can be used to 20 ft.) MULTI-ZONE setup This receiver can be controlled by the arrow (fig. There are not using the MULTI-ZONE setup using speaker terminals (ZONE 2) Either the surround back ...
... output to a wall or other surface, secure the stand with this system. Making MULTI-ZONE connections It is clear. 4 Place the AM antenna on this receiver. ! c) before clipping the loop to 6 m (16 ft. You should have a separate TV and speakers for your primary (ZONE 2) sub zone, and a separate...MULTI-ZONE setup using speaker terminals (ZONE 2) on your needs, the same source can be used to 20 ft.) MULTI-ZONE setup This receiver can be controlled by the arrow (fig. There are not using the MULTI-ZONE setup using speaker terminals (ZONE 2) Either the surround back ...
Owner's Manual
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...IN 2 OUT 2 (OUTPUT 12 V (OUTPUT 5 V TOTAL 150 mA MAX) EXTENSION 150 mA MAX) CONTROL 12VTRIGGER Connecting a SiriusConnect Tuner To receive SIRIUS Satellite Radio broadcasts, you can be used to the sub zone amplifier as shown in Speaker system setting on the network, including your SiriusConnectTM...H Antenna SIRIUS H AC adapter LAN 3 2 1 WAN Router to LAN port LAN cable (sold separately) PC Connect the LAN terminal on this receiver to the LAN terminal on your router (with or without the built-in this way, you will also need to the SiriusConnectTM tuner. ! When connected...
...IN 2 OUT 2 (OUTPUT 12 V (OUTPUT 5 V TOTAL 150 mA MAX) EXTENSION 150 mA MAX) CONTROL 12VTRIGGER Connecting a SiriusConnect Tuner To receive SIRIUS Satellite Radio broadcasts, you can be used to the sub zone amplifier as shown in Speaker system setting on the network, including your SiriusConnectTM...H Antenna SIRIUS H AC adapter LAN 3 2 1 WAN Router to LAN port LAN cable (sold separately) PC Connect the LAN terminal on this receiver to the LAN terminal on your router (with or without the built-in this way, you will also need to the SiriusConnectTM tuner. ! When connected...
Owner's Manual
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... then use the supplied iPod cable to connect your iPod to the iPod iPhone iPad USB terminal on the front panel of this receiver. ! This receiver does not support a USB hub. ! For instructions on setting the wireless LAN converter, see Pairing the Bluetooth ADAPTER and Bluetooth... unit with Bluetooth wireless technology (portable cell phone, digital music player, etc.) can be used to listen to music wirelessly. ! Pioneer does not guarantee proper connection and operation of audio content from your iPod using the cable included with the Bluetooth ADAPTER connected. Connecting an...
... then use the supplied iPod cable to connect your iPod to the iPod iPhone iPad USB terminal on the front panel of this receiver. ! This receiver does not support a USB hub. ! For instructions on setting the wireless LAN converter, see Pairing the Bluetooth ADAPTER and Bluetooth... unit with Bluetooth wireless technology (portable cell phone, digital music player, etc.) can be used to listen to music wirelessly. ! Pioneer does not guarantee proper connection and operation of audio content from your iPod using the cable included with the Bluetooth ADAPTER connected. Connecting an...
Owner's Manual
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...remote control. 2 Connect the CONTROL OUT jack of that came with your IR receiver for the type of cable necessary for IR compatibility. ! Important ! If using this receiver. Closet or shelving unit Pioneer component Non-Pioneer component CONTROL IR IN OUT IN IN 1 IN 2 HDMI ASSIGNABLE 16 ASSIGNABLE ...shining on the front panel of this feature, make sure that you also have at which component you want to link a Pioneer component to the IR receiver, see the manual supplied with your component to check for the connection. ! If you have connected a remote control to...
...remote control. 2 Connect the CONTROL OUT jack of that came with your IR receiver for the type of cable necessary for IR compatibility. ! Important ! If using this receiver. Closet or shelving unit Pioneer component Non-Pioneer component CONTROL IR IN OUT IN IN 1 IN 2 HDMI ASSIGNABLE 16 ASSIGNABLE ...shining on the front panel of this feature, make sure that you also have at which component you want to link a Pioneer component to the IR receiver, see the manual supplied with your component to check for the connection. ! If you have connected a remote control to...