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... connection with the instructions, may expose you to chemicals listed on the rear panel. Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. - Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. - The voltage of the available power supply differs according to an AC outlet, the cut-off all... light) D3-4-2-1-7c*_A1_En If the AC plug of this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which the receiver is connected. - D8-10-2_A1_En WARNING: Handling the cord on this equipment (such as the main disconnect device for replacement of...
... connection with the instructions, may expose you to chemicals listed on the rear panel. Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. - Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. - The voltage of the available power supply differs according to an AC outlet, the cut-off all... light) D3-4-2-1-7c*_A1_En If the AC plug of this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which the receiver is connected. - D8-10-2_A1_En WARNING: Handling the cord on this equipment (such as the main disconnect device for replacement of...
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... input 29 Connecting to a wireless LAN 29 Connecting an IR receiver 30 Operating other Pioneer components with this Pioneer product. After you for buying this unit's sensor 30 Switching components on the Control with HDMI function 55 09 Using other functions Setting the Audio options 56 Setting the...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 ...
... input 29 Connecting to a wireless LAN 29 Connecting an IR receiver 30 Operating other Pioneer components with this Pioneer product. After you for buying this unit's sensor 30 Switching components on the Control with HDMI function 55 09 Using other functions Setting the Audio options 56 Setting the...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 ...
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... as desired ! Plugging in the box on page 6 ! Setting the Audio options (page 56) ! Operating multiple receivers (page 63) ! It can be used easily after following the procedure below to be made as necessary: 6, 8, 10, 11... surround system & 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 surround) !...
... as desired ! Plugging in the box on page 6 ! Setting the Audio options (page 56) ! Operating multiple receivers (page 63) ! It can be used easily after following the procedure below to be made as necessary: 6, 8, 10, 11... surround system & 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 surround) !...
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...Pioneer's AirPlay-compatible receivers, you can easily enjoy your iTunes music in any listening area 3 Fine-tuning the receiver with the help of world-class studio engineers With the cooperation of speakers above function. % PQLS Bit-stream Jitterless high quality playback is free from iTunes to the SC-57 and SC-55...the unit and setting up and running in the house. % HOME MEDIA GALLERY This receiver can stream music from the App Store. % Air Jam App compatible For the SC-57 and SC-55, the optional AS-BT200 Bluetooth adapter works together with high sound quality and reproduces ...
...Pioneer's AirPlay-compatible receivers, you can easily enjoy your iTunes music in any listening area 3 Fine-tuning the receiver with the help of world-class studio engineers With the cooperation of speakers above function. % PQLS Bit-stream Jitterless high quality playback is free from iTunes to the SC-57 and SC-55...the unit and setting up and running in the house. % HOME MEDIA GALLERY This receiver can stream music from the App Store. % Air Jam App compatible For the SC-57 and SC-55, the optional AS-BT200 Bluetooth adapter works together with high sound quality and reproduces ...
Owner's Manual
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... Terms of Use" indicated below before using alkaline batteries that gives off a magnetic field). PIONEER CORPORATION does not guarantee the operation of this CD-ROM belongs to make the receiver's connections and initial settings in damp or wet areas - near a cassette deck (or close...this CD-ROM with another infrared remote control unit. Attempting to use with the unit are obstacles between the remote control and the receiver's remote sensor. ! Also agree to leak, overheat, explode or catch fire. Unauthorized transfer, duplication, broadcast, public transmission, ...
... Terms of Use" indicated below before using alkaline batteries that gives off a magnetic field). PIONEER CORPORATION does not guarantee the operation of this CD-ROM belongs to make the receiver's connections and initial settings in damp or wet areas - near a cassette deck (or close...this CD-ROM with another infrared remote control unit. Attempting to use with the unit are obstacles between the remote control and the receiver's remote sensor. ! Also agree to leak, overheat, explode or catch fire. Unauthorized transfer, duplication, broadcast, public transmission, ...
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... Manual - There are included in dialog fashion. From the Start menu, click "Program" d "PIONEER CORPORATION" d "AVNavigator(SC-57 or SC-55)" d "Uninstall". 8 En Wiring Navi - High precision initial settings can use the AVNavigator of another model, first uninstall (delete) this receiver's AVNavigator, then install the AVNavigator of the PC. Displays Advanced MCACC measurement results vividly...
... Manual - There are included in dialog fashion. From the Start menu, click "Program" d "PIONEER CORPORATION" d "AVNavigator(SC-57 or SC-55)" d "Uninstall". 8 En Wiring Navi - High precision initial settings can use the AVNavigator of another model, first uninstall (delete) this receiver's AVNavigator, then install the AVNavigator of the PC. Displays Advanced MCACC measurement results vividly...
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...A.ATT - Attenuates (lowers) the level of your surround sound system (see page 69) and the Audio or Video options (page 56 or 58). 9 Receiver Control buttons Press first to switch between MCACC presets (page 45). ! En 9 Press to select an input signal (page 45). ! STATUS - Switch the... MCACC - SLEEP - Dims or brightens the display (page 61). 10 MULTI-ZONE select buttons Switch to switch on/off the illumination for this receiver. 2 MULTI OPERATION Use this button to set up your TV's manufacturer when controlling the TV (page 63). 6 TV CONTROL buttons These buttons...
...A.ATT - Attenuates (lowers) the level of your surround sound system (see page 69) and the Audio or Video options (page 56 or 58). 9 Receiver Control buttons Press first to switch between MCACC presets (page 45). ! En 9 Press to select an input signal (page 45). ! STATUS - Switch the... MCACC - SLEEP - Dims or brightens the display (page 61). 10 MULTI-ZONE select buttons Switch to switch on/off the illumination for this receiver. 2 MULTI OPERATION Use this button to set up your TV's manufacturer when controlling the TV (page 63). 6 TV CONTROL buttons These buttons...
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...display Displays various system information. 21 Remote control mode indicator Lights to indicate the receiver's remote control mode setting. (Not displayed when set using SPEAKERS (page 59). 17 SLEEP Lights when the receiver is in sleep mode (page 61). 18 Matrix decoding format indicators ! 2PRO... 96/24 - DTS HD - Lights when the ALC (Auto level control) mode is being received in the corresponding format is detected. ! 2 DIGITAL - Lights when a stereo FM broadcast is being received. ! Left surround/Right surround channel ! Lights during playback of the Home THX modes is selected ...
...display Displays various system information. 21 Remote control mode indicator Lights to indicate the receiver's remote control mode setting. (Not displayed when set using SPEAKERS (page 59). 17 SLEEP Lights when the receiver is in sleep mode (page 61). 18 Matrix decoding format indicators ! 2PRO... 96/24 - DTS HD - Lights when the ALC (Auto level control) mode is being received in the corresponding format is detected. ! 2 DIGITAL - Lights when a stereo FM broadcast is being received. ! Left surround/Right surround channel ! Lights during playback of the Home THX modes is selected ...
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...ON MVOALSUTMERE 8 AUDIO PARAMETER Use to indicate iPod/ iPhone/iPad is connected (page 29). 4 Character display See Display on page 10 . 5 Remote sensor Receives the signals from the remote control (page 7). 6 MASTER VOLUME dial 7 Front panel controls To access the front panel controls, catch the sides of the ... A HDMI 3 INPUT TUNE iPod iPhone iPad 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 1 u STANDBY/ON This switches between standby and on for this receiver. 2 INPUT SELECTOR dial Use to confirm and exit the current menu screen. 17 TUNER controls ! En 11 HOME THX - Blinks when connecting an ...
...ON MVOALSUTMERE 8 AUDIO PARAMETER Use to indicate iPod/ iPhone/iPad is connected (page 29). 4 Character display See Display on page 10 . 5 Remote sensor Receives the signals from the remote control (page 7). 6 MASTER VOLUME dial 7 Front panel controls To access the front panel controls, catch the sides of the ... A HDMI 3 INPUT TUNE iPod iPhone iPad 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 1 u STANDBY/ON This switches between standby and on for this receiver. 2 INPUT SELECTOR dial Use to confirm and exit the current menu screen. 17 TUNER controls ! En 11 HOME THX - Blinks when connecting an ...
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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 the RS-232C and EXTENSION terminals. 03 Connecting your equipment Connecting your equipment Connecting your equipment This receiver provides you with many connection possibilities, but ...
...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 the RS-232C and EXTENSION terminals. 03 Connecting your equipment Connecting your equipment Connecting your equipment This receiver provides you with many connection possibilities, but ...
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... separate terminals for bi-amping shown above. % To bi-wire a speaker, connect two speaker cords to the speaker terminal on the receiver comprises a positive (+) and negative (-) terminal. If you have a removable crossover network, make sure you connect the high frequency driver and...could severely damage the amplifier. See your speakers. CAUTION ! Bi-wiring your equipment Connecting the speakers Each speaker connection on the receiver. 03 Connecting your speakers Your speakers can be connected to the SUBWOOFER 2 terminal. Make sure to match these connections, the ...
... separate terminals for bi-amping shown above. % To bi-wire a speaker, connect two speaker cords to the speaker terminal on the receiver comprises a positive (+) and negative (-) terminal. If you have a removable crossover network, make sure you connect the high frequency driver and...could severely damage the amplifier. See your speakers. CAUTION ! Bi-wiring your equipment Connecting the speakers Each speaker connection on the receiver. 03 Connecting your speakers Your speakers can be connected to the SUBWOOFER 2 terminal. Make sure to match these connections, the ...
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...that order). patents and other countries. Digital transfer of Rovi Corporation. Signal transfer is only possible when connected to the receiver's HDMI output when connecting this resolution cannot be recognized. HDMI, the HDMI logo, and High-Definition Multimedia Interface are ...VIDEO IN VIDEO MONITOR OUT Video signals can only be converted from the component video input for more information. ! This receiver incorporates High-Definition Multimedia Interface (HDMI®) technology. An HDMI connection can be transferred in unreliable signal transfers. !...
...that order). patents and other countries. Digital transfer of Rovi Corporation. Signal transfer is only possible when connected to the receiver's HDMI output when connecting this resolution cannot be recognized. HDMI, the HDMI logo, and High-Definition Multimedia Interface are ...VIDEO IN VIDEO MONITOR OUT Video signals can only be converted from the component video input for more information. ! This receiver incorporates High-Definition Multimedia Interface (HDMI®) technology. An HDMI connection can be transferred in unreliable signal transfers. !...
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... 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 ! 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 TV is input to the...), etc.), you can connect it to (see Connecting your DVD player with no need to the sound of the TV over the receiver. ! When the TV and receiver are also possible (see The Input Setup menu on page 53 ). Connecting your equipment 03 Connecting your TV and playback components Connecting ...
... 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 ! 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 TV is input to the...), etc.), you can connect it to (see Connecting your DVD player with no need to the sound of the TV over the receiver. ! When the TV and receiver are also possible (see The Input Setup menu on page 53 ). Connecting your equipment 03 Connecting your TV and playback components Connecting ...
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... to (see also The Input Setup menu on page 34 ). DVD player, etc. Connecting an HDD/DVD recorder, BD recorder and other video sources This receiver has two sets of audio/video inputs and outputs suitable for WIRELESS LAN (OUTPUT 5 V 0.6 A MAX) LAN (10/100) VIDEO SIRIUS COAXIAL ASSIGNABLE ...an HDMI cable. If your HDD/DVD recorder, BD recorder, etc., is for more information. ! If you use an HDMI cable to connect the receiver and player. HDD/DVD recorder, BD recorder, etc. 03 Connecting your equipment Connecting your TV with no HDMI input This diagram shows connections of a...
... to (see also The Input Setup menu on page 34 ). DVD player, etc. Connecting an HDD/DVD recorder, BD recorder and other video sources This receiver has two sets of audio/video inputs and outputs suitable for WIRELESS LAN (OUTPUT 5 V 0.6 A MAX) LAN (10/100) VIDEO SIRIUS COAXIAL ASSIGNABLE ...an HDMI cable. If your HDD/DVD recorder, BD recorder, etc., is for more information. ! If you use an HDMI cable to connect the receiver and player. HDD/DVD recorder, BD recorder, etc. 03 Connecting your equipment Connecting your TV with no HDMI input This diagram shows connections of a...
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...2 OUT 2 (OUTPUT 12 V (OUTPUT 5 V TOTAL 150 mA MAX) EXTENSION 150 mA MAX) CONTROL 12VTRIGGER ! En 25 When doing so, also connect the receiver and TV by HDMI (see also The Input Setup menu on page 23 ). If your turntable has line-level outputs (i.e., it has a built-in phono... pre-amp), connect it to the receiver's HDMI IN 1 or IN 2 terminal. Connecting your equipment 03 Connecting a satellite/cable receiver or other audio components This receiver has both digital and analog inputs, allowing you to connect audio components for playback. STB...
...2 OUT 2 (OUTPUT 12 V (OUTPUT 5 V TOTAL 150 mA MAX) EXTENSION 150 mA MAX) CONTROL 12VTRIGGER ! En 25 When doing so, also connect the receiver and TV by HDMI (see also The Input Setup menu on page 23 ). If your turntable has line-level outputs (i.e., it has a built-in phono... pre-amp), connect it to the receiver's HDMI IN 1 or IN 2 terminal. Connecting your equipment 03 Connecting a satellite/cable receiver or other audio components This receiver has both digital and analog inputs, allowing you to connect audio components for playback. STB...
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... back channel amplifier ANALOG INPUT Powered subwoofer 2 ANALOG INPUT Powered subwoofer 1 ! The audio signal input to MULTI CH IN cannot be connected to the receiver. ANALOG INPUT L R Front channel amplifier ANALOG INPUT ANALOG INPUT L R Center channel amplifier (mono) Surround channel amplifier R) OUT 1 DC OUTPUT (...power your speakers. To hear sound only from the two subwoofers. ! 03 Connecting your equipment Connecting the multichannel analog inputs SC-57 only For DVD Audio and SACD playback, your DVD player may have configured the Speaker system setting on page 76 ....
... back channel amplifier ANALOG INPUT Powered subwoofer 2 ANALOG INPUT Powered subwoofer 1 ! The audio signal input to MULTI CH IN cannot be connected to the receiver. ANALOG INPUT L R Front channel amplifier ANALOG INPUT ANALOG INPUT L R Center channel amplifier (mono) Surround channel amplifier R) OUT 1 DC OUTPUT (...power your speakers. To hear sound only from the two subwoofers. ! 03 Connecting your equipment Connecting the multichannel analog inputs SC-57 only For DVD Audio and SACD playback, your DVD player may have configured the Speaker system setting on page 76 ....
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... 12 V (OUTPUT 5 V TOTAL 150 mA MAX) EXTENSION 150 mA MAX) CONTROL 12VTRIGGER MULTI-ZONE setup using speaker terminals (ZONE 2) on this receiver. Connecting external antennas To improve FM reception, connect an external FM antenna to FM UNBAL 75 W. 75 Ω coaxial cable AM LOOP ANTENNA FM ... separate amplifier (and speakers) for ZONE 2. Different sources can be playing in three zones at the same time or, depending on this receiver. ! Connecting your equipment 03 Connecting AM/FM antennas Connect the AM loop antenna and the FM wire antenna as shown in the following...
... 12 V (OUTPUT 5 V TOTAL 150 mA MAX) EXTENSION 150 mA MAX) CONTROL 12VTRIGGER MULTI-ZONE setup using speaker terminals (ZONE 2) on this receiver. Connecting external antennas To improve FM reception, connect an external FM antenna to FM UNBAL 75 W. 75 Ω coaxial cable AM LOOP ANTENNA FM ... separate amplifier (and speakers) for ZONE 2. Different sources can be playing in three zones at the same time or, depending on this receiver. ! Connecting your equipment 03 Connecting AM/FM antennas Connect the AM loop antenna and the FM wire antenna as shown in the following...
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... AC adapter LAN 3 2 1 WAN Router to LAN port LAN cable (sold separately) PC Connect the LAN terminal on this receiver. Turn on this receiver to the SiriusConnectTM tuner. ! For instructions on playing the SIRIUS Radio, see Listening to output clear images. ! Sub zone (...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 Satellite Radio on your SiriusConnectTM tuner. Connecting to the network through LAN interface By ...
... AC adapter LAN 3 2 1 WAN Router to LAN port LAN cable (sold separately) PC Connect the LAN terminal on this receiver. Turn on this receiver to the SiriusConnectTM tuner. ! For instructions on playing the SIRIUS Radio, see Listening to output clear images. ! Sub zone (...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 Satellite Radio on your SiriusConnectTM tuner. Connecting to the network through LAN interface By ...
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LAN terminal specifications ! When using the controls of this receiver. Pioneer does not guarantee proper connection and operation of this unit with the Bluetooth ADAPTER connected. Do not move the receiver with all Bluetooth wireless technology enabled devices. iPod iPhone iPad AUTO SURR/ALC/ ADVANCED... playing the Bluetooth wireless technology device, see Pairing the Bluetooth ADAPTER and Bluetooth wireless technology device on the front panel of this receiver. ! Change the input name in the following GUI screens. ! iPod iPhone iPad AUTO SURR/ALC/ ADVANCED DIRECT CONTROL STREAM ...
LAN terminal specifications ! When using the controls of this receiver. Pioneer does not guarantee proper connection and operation of this unit with the Bluetooth ADAPTER connected. Do not move the receiver with all Bluetooth wireless technology enabled devices. iPod iPhone iPad AUTO SURR/ALC/ ADVANCED... playing the Bluetooth wireless technology device, see Pairing the Bluetooth ADAPTER and Bluetooth wireless technology device on the front panel of this receiver. ! Change the input name in the following GUI screens. ! iPod iPhone iPad AUTO SURR/ALC/ ADVANCED DIRECT CONTROL STREAM ...
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... you want to control all your components using two remote controls (at which component you want to link a Pioneer component to the IR receiver, see Operating other manufacturers may not be possible if direct light from a strong fluorescent lamp is passed along the chain to the appropriate ...you have. 30 En Note that component to the CONTROL IN jack of this receiver to link it to the IR OUT jack on the front panel of another Pioneer component. Closet or shelving unit Pioneer component Non-Pioneer component CONTROL IR IN OUT IN IN 1 IN 2 HDMI ASSIGNABLE 16 ASSIGNABLE Y...
... you want to control all your components using two remote controls (at which component you want to link a Pioneer component to the IR receiver, see Operating other manufacturers may not be possible if direct light from a strong fluorescent lamp is passed along the chain to the appropriate ...you have. 30 En Note that component to the CONTROL IN jack of this receiver to link it to the IR OUT jack on the front panel of another Pioneer component. Closet or shelving unit Pioneer component Non-Pioneer component CONTROL IR IN OUT IN IN 1 IN 2 HDMI ASSIGNABLE 16 ASSIGNABLE Y...