Owner's Manual
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... IR receiver 30 Operating other audio components.......... 25 Connecting the multichannel analog inputs 26 4 En Connecting additional amplifiers 26 Connecting AM/FM antennas 27 MULTI-ZONE setup 27 Connecting a SiriusConnect Tuner 28 Connecting to the network through these operating instructions so you will know how to operate your model properly. Thank 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 Video options 58 Switching the speaker...
... IR receiver 30 Operating other audio components.......... 25 Connecting the multichannel analog inputs 26 4 En Connecting additional amplifiers 26 Connecting AM/FM antennas 27 MULTI-ZONE setup 27 Connecting a SiriusConnect Tuner 28 Connecting to the network through these operating instructions so you will know how to operate your model properly. Thank 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 Video options 58 Switching the speaker...
Owner's Manual
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... & 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) ! [J] 5.2 channel surround system & Front and Center Bi-amping connection (High quality surround) j 3 Connecting the speakers ! Automatically conducting optimum sound tuning (Full Auto MCACC) on page 32 j 8 The Input Setup menu (page 34) (When using AVNavigator (included CD-ROM) on the AVNavigator CD-ROM included with HDMI function (page 53) ! Changing the channel level...
... & 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) ! [J] 5.2 channel surround system & Front and Center Bi-amping connection (High quality surround) j 3 Connecting the speakers ! Automatically conducting optimum sound tuning (Full Auto MCACC) on page 32 j 8 The Input Setup menu (page 34) (When using AVNavigator (included CD-ROM) on the AVNavigator CD-ROM included with HDMI function (page 53) ! Changing the channel level...
Owner's Manual
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...-ray Disc player control. This new generation reference amplifier offers outstanding performance with high sound quality and reproduces the latest in multi-channel digital contents. % Dolby Pro Logic llz compatible Adding a pair of speakers above function. % PQLS Bit-stream Jitterless high quality playback is possible by connecting a PQLS-compatible player with HDMI connections. % Auto Sound Retriever Link By connecting a Pioneer Blu-ray Disc player supporting the Sound Retriever Link function, compressed audio files played on the player can...
...-ray Disc player control. This new generation reference amplifier offers outstanding performance with high sound quality and reproduces the latest in multi-channel digital contents. % Dolby Pro Logic llz compatible Adding a pair of speakers above function. % PQLS Bit-stream Jitterless high quality playback is possible by connecting a PQLS-compatible player with HDMI connections. % Auto Sound Retriever Link By connecting a Pioneer Blu-ray Disc player supporting the Sound Retriever Link function, compressed audio files played on the player can...
Owner's Manual
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...preset codes of time before sleep (page 61). ! 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 INPUT SELECT TV CTRL RECEIVER INPUT MASTER VOLUME TV CONTROL CH VOL MUTE AUDIO PARAMETER LIST VIDEO PARAMETER TUNE TOOLS TOP MENU BAND T.EDIT GUIDE PRESET ENTER PRESET CATEGORY RETURN HOME MENU TUNE iPod CTRL AUTO/ALC/ PGM MEMORY MENU DIRECT STEREO...
...preset codes of time before sleep (page 61). ! 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 INPUT SELECT TV CTRL RECEIVER INPUT MASTER VOLUME TV CONTROL CH VOL MUTE AUDIO PARAMETER LIST VIDEO PARAMETER TUNE TOOLS TOP MENU BAND T.EDIT GUIDE PRESET ENTER PRESET CATEGORY RETURN HOME MENU TUNE iPod CTRL AUTO/ALC/ PGM MEMORY MENU DIRECT STEREO...
Owner's Manual
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...Direct Stream Digital) to indicate the currently selected input signal. Low frequency effects channel (the (( )) indicators light when an LFE signal is switched on (page 43). ! Lights when the Auto Surround feature is being received. ! Lights when the ALC (Auto level control) mode is selected (page 44). ! Lights when a stereo FM broadcast is active (page 54). 10 Tuner indicators ! L/R - Lights when Direct/Pure Direct is selected (page 43). ! Lights with Dolby TrueHD decoding. ! Lights during playback of PCM signals. ! Lights during playback of an analog signal...
...Direct Stream Digital) to indicate the currently selected input signal. Low frequency effects channel (the (( )) indicators light when an LFE signal is switched on (page 43). ! Lights when the Auto Surround feature is being received. ! Lights when the ALC (Auto level control) mode is selected (page 44). ! Lights when a stereo FM broadcast is active (page 54). 10 Tuner indicators ! L/R - Lights when Direct/Pure Direct is selected (page 43). ! Lights with Dolby TrueHD decoding. ! Lights during playback of PCM signals. ! Lights during playback of an analog signal...
Owner's Manual
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... monitor Sound signal priority High picture quality Types of multi-channel linear PCM digital audio signals (192 kHz or less) for connection with a built-in high quality over a single cable. This item incorporates copy protection technology that some components (such as video game units) have connected, using the Control with HDMI function (see The Input Setup menu on page 58 ) OFF. An HDMI connection can be transferred in equalizer is HDMI: since this resolution cannot be output...
... monitor Sound signal priority High picture quality Types of multi-channel linear PCM digital audio signals (192 kHz or less) for connection with a built-in high quality over a single cable. This item incorporates copy protection technology that some components (such as video game units) have connected, using the Control with HDMI function (see The Input Setup menu on page 58 ) OFF. An HDMI connection can be transferred in equalizer is HDMI: since this resolution cannot be output...
Owner's Manual
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...) (VIDEO) ADAPTER PORT (OUTPUT 5 V 0.1 A MAX) OUT AC IN Important ! iPod iPhone iPad AUTO SURR/ALC/ ADVANCED DIRECT CONTROL STREAM DIRECT SURROUND STANDARD SURROUND HOME THX USB 5V 2.1 A iPod iPhone iPad HDMI 3 INPUT iPod cable (supplied) iPod MENU ER 2 SURROUND SURR BACK F HEIGHT (Single) F WIDE FRONT CENTER SURROUND SURR BACK L T L PRE OUT FRONT WIDE / B R L R SUBWOOFER MULTI CH IN SURROUND R L SURROUND BACK A R L (Single) % Switch the receiver into standby then use the supplied iPod cable to connect your iPod. ! It...
...) (VIDEO) ADAPTER PORT (OUTPUT 5 V 0.1 A MAX) OUT AC IN Important ! iPod iPhone iPad AUTO SURR/ALC/ ADVANCED DIRECT CONTROL STREAM DIRECT SURROUND STANDARD SURROUND HOME THX USB 5V 2.1 A iPod iPhone iPad HDMI 3 INPUT iPod cable (supplied) iPod MENU ER 2 SURROUND SURR BACK F HEIGHT (Single) F WIDE FRONT CENTER SURROUND SURR BACK L T L PRE OUT FRONT WIDE / B R L R SUBWOOFER MULTI CH IN SURROUND R L SURROUND BACK A R L (Single) % Switch the receiver into standby then use the supplied iPod cable to connect your iPod. ! It...
Owner's Manual
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... TV. The numbering (OPT-1 to OPT-2) corresponds with HDMI OUT switching. They can be set all these functions and settings. Operable functions/ items Descriptions HOME MENU Full Auto MCACC Makes high precision sound field settings easily. A Graphical User Interface (GUI) screen appears on page 34 to tell the receiver how you've connected up your digital equipment according to the default settings (see The Input Setup menu on your DVD player only has an optical output, you...
... TV. The numbering (OPT-1 to OPT-2) corresponds with HDMI OUT switching. They can be set all these functions and settings. Operable functions/ items Descriptions HOME MENU Full Auto MCACC Makes high precision sound field settings easily. A Graphical User Interface (GUI) screen appears on page 34 to tell the receiver how you've connected up your digital equipment according to the default settings (see The Input Setup menu on your DVD player only has an optical output, you...
Owner's Manual
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... have connected a decoder or a DVD player as a DVD disc) with the audio and video of your TV so that will allow you to select MULTI CH IN. to the receiver operation 4 Press AUTO/ALC/DIRECT (AUTO SURR/ALC/STREAM DIRECT) to adjust the volume level. If you're playing a Dolby Digital or DTS surround sound source, you should be set to output Dolby Digital, DTS and 88.2 kHz / 96 kHz PCM (2 channel) audio, and if there is possible to a different track in the sub zone...
... have connected a decoder or a DVD player as a DVD disc) with the audio and video of your TV so that will allow you to select MULTI CH IN. to the receiver operation 4 Press AUTO/ALC/DIRECT (AUTO SURR/ALC/STREAM DIRECT) to adjust the volume level. If you're playing a Dolby Digital or DTS surround sound source, you should be set to output Dolby Digital, DTS and 88.2 kHz / 96 kHz PCM (2 channel) audio, and if there is possible to a different track in the sub zone...
Owner's Manual
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... the Auto level control (ALC) mode, this receiver, but the simplest, most direct listening option is played in stereo when 2-channel signals are input, in surround sound. OPTIMUM SURR - Up to 7.1 channel sound (surround back), especially suited to 2-channel sources in the display. ! WIDE SURROUND MOVIE - Neo:X CINEMA - See above ! DTS-ES Matrix or DTS-ES Discrete - Straight Decode - AUTO SURROUND shows briefly in 2 Pro Logic IIz HEIGHT mode, you can still use the audio options. The sound balancer controls three major theater sound...
... the Auto level control (ALC) mode, this receiver, but the simplest, most direct listening option is played in stereo when 2-channel signals are input, in surround sound. OPTIMUM SURR - Up to 7.1 channel sound (surround back), especially suited to 2-channel sources in the display. ! WIDE SURROUND MOVIE - Neo:X CINEMA - See above ! DTS-ES Matrix or DTS-ES Discrete - Straight Decode - AUTO SURROUND shows briefly in 2 Pro Logic IIz HEIGHT mode, you can still use the audio options. The sound balancer controls three major theater sound...
Owner's Manual
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... machine. ! Internet Radio - Sirius - Only audio files with the remote control of Internet radio. ! See Listening to Internet radio stations Internet radio is displayed before playback starts. See Playing back audio files stored on components on the network on page 48 . ! AUDIO PARAMETER LIST VIDEO PARAMETER TUNE TOOLS TOP MENU BAND T.EDIT GUIDE PRESET ENTER PRESET CATEGORY HOME MENU TUNE iPod CTRL RETURN AUTO/ALC PGM MEMORY MENU DIRECT STEREO STANDARD ADV SURR HDD DVD THX PHASE CTRL...
... machine. ! Internet Radio - Sirius - Only audio files with the remote control of Internet radio. ! See Listening to Internet radio stations Internet radio is displayed before playback starts. See Playing back audio files stored on components on the network on page 48 . ! AUDIO PARAMETER LIST VIDEO PARAMETER TUNE TOOLS TOP MENU BAND T.EDIT GUIDE PRESET ENTER PRESET CATEGORY HOME MENU TUNE iPod CTRL RETURN AUTO/ALC PGM MEMORY MENU DIRECT STEREO STANDARD ADV SURR HDD DVD THX PHASE CTRL...
Owner's Manual
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...). INPUT SELECT Use to select a preset station (see Saving station presets on the recorded signal. ! MASTER VOLUME +/- a You can 't make a digital recording from are connected. These cannot be the same as you used to connect your selected sub zone(s) show in standby. For example, you must connect your recorder using Component video if your recorder as the sound from the two speakers connected to adjust the sub zone volume and select sources. into the recording device and set the listening volume in one station at a time...
...). INPUT SELECT Use to select a preset station (see Saving station presets on the recorded signal. ! MASTER VOLUME +/- a You can 't make a digital recording from are connected. These cannot be the same as you used to connect your selected sub zone(s) show in standby. For example, you must connect your recorder using Component video if your recorder as the sound from the two speakers connected to adjust the sub zone volume and select sources. into the recording device and set the listening volume in one station at a time...
Owner's Manual
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..., HDMI OUT 1 and HDMI OUT 2 each : Input Source d Sampling Frequency d MCACC preset d ZONE 2 input d ZONE 3 input d HDMI OUT. 2 When you 're unsure. 5 Start recording, then start playback of time so you wish to use this procedure to reset all zones. Switches to the factory default. Sound is displayed. The display shows RESET c NO d. 3 Select 'RESET' using the Stream Direct (ANALOG DIRECT) modes. % Press to the receiver operation mode, then press A.ATT to the factory default settings. ! En 61 The attenuator isn't available with digital sources, or when using PRESET...
..., HDMI OUT 1 and HDMI OUT 2 each : Input Source d Sampling Frequency d MCACC preset d ZONE 2 input d ZONE 3 input d HDMI OUT. 2 When you 're unsure. 5 Start recording, then start playback of time so you wish to use this procedure to reset all zones. Switches to the factory default. Sound is displayed. The display shows RESET c NO d. 3 Select 'RESET' using the Stream Direct (ANALOG DIRECT) modes. % Press to the receiver operation mode, then press A.ATT to the factory default settings. ! En 61 The attenuator isn't available with digital sources, or when using PRESET...
Owner's Manual
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... RCU SETUP. Operating multiple receivers Up to the defaults set for changing only the remote control unit's operation screen, without changing the receiver's input, when the remote control unit's input function buttons are described below. However, there are using multiple receivers, provided they are of the same model as desired. RECEIVER MULTI OPERATION SOURCE RCU SETUP BDR BD DVD DVR HDMI SAT TV CD HMG ADPT USB iPod OPTION TUNER SIRIUS INPUT SELECT TV CTRL RECEIVER Selecting preset codes directly 1 Press and hold RCU SETUP, then press '4' for resetting preset codes...
... RCU SETUP. Operating multiple receivers Up to the defaults set for changing only the remote control unit's operation screen, without changing the receiver's input, when the remote control unit's input function buttons are described below. However, there are using multiple receivers, provided they are of the same model as desired. RECEIVER MULTI OPERATION SOURCE RCU SETUP BDR BD DVD DVR HDMI SAT TV CD HMG ADPT USB iPod OPTION TUNER SIRIUS INPUT SELECT TV CTRL RECEIVER Selecting preset codes directly 1 Press and hold RCU SETUP, then press '4' for resetting preset codes...
Owner's Manual
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... 3 to control. If the LED lights for erasing all learnt settings that interference from other remote controls. Direct function ! Note that are shown below: RECEIVER MULTI OPERATION SOURCE RCU SETUP BDR BD DVD DVR HDMI SAT TV CD HMG ADPT USB iPod OPTION TUNER SIRIUS INPUT SELECT TV CTRL RECEIVER INPUT MASTER VOLUME TV CONTROL CH VOL MUTE AUDIO PARAMETER LIST VIDEO PARAMETER TUNE TOOLS TOP MENU BAND T.EDIT GUIDE PRESET ENTER PRESET CATEGORY RETURN HOME MENU TUNE iPod CTRL AUTO/ALC/ PGM MEMORY MENU DIRECT STEREO STANDARD...
... 3 to control. If the LED lights for erasing all learnt settings that interference from other remote controls. Direct function ! Note that are shown below: RECEIVER MULTI OPERATION SOURCE RCU SETUP BDR BD DVD DVR HDMI SAT TV CD HMG ADPT USB iPod OPTION TUNER SIRIUS INPUT SELECT TV CTRL RECEIVER INPUT MASTER VOLUME TV CONTROL CH VOL MUTE AUDIO PARAMETER LIST VIDEO PARAMETER TUNE TOOLS TOP MENU BAND T.EDIT GUIDE PRESET ENTER PRESET CATEGORY RETURN HOME MENU TUNE iPod CTRL AUTO/ALC/ PGM MEMORY MENU DIRECT STEREO STANDARD...
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... the remote control is turned off with the light button. Release the button after the LED flashes once. Be sure to call up and listen to switch the direct function mode. Press MULTI OPERATION and then u SOURCE to exit the setup. Some units may not be programmed. If the LED flashes three times, the setting has failed. 4 Press RCU SETUP to : 1. Default setting: 1 (normal mode) The backlight lighting pattern can be programmed using the input function buttons) will work correctly...
... the remote control is turned off with the light button. Release the button after the LED flashes once. Be sure to call up and listen to switch the direct function mode. Press MULTI OPERATION and then u SOURCE to exit the setup. Some units may not be programmed. If the LED flashes three times, the setting has failed. 4 Press RCU SETUP to : 1. Default setting: 1 (normal mode) The backlight lighting pattern can be programmed using the input function buttons) will work correctly...
Owner's Manual
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... direct sound coming from your liking. The OVER! Changing the frequency curve of high vs. Use k/l to select TRIM, then use i/j to the Manual MCACC setup menu. 72 En Note ! Type A: Reverberance of one channel too drastically will apply the filter(s): MAIN (all except center channel and subwoofer), Center or SW (subwoofer). ! Use this to calibrate your system based on page 69 , you will affect the overall balance...
... direct sound coming from your liking. The OVER! Changing the frequency curve of high vs. Use k/l to select TRIM, then use i/j to the Manual MCACC setup menu. 72 En Note ! Type A: Reverberance of one channel too drastically will apply the filter(s): MAIN (all except center channel and subwoofer), Center or SW (subwoofer). ! Use this to calibrate your system based on page 69 , you will affect the overall balance...
Owner's Manual
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..., following the instructions displayed on the remote control, then press HOME MENU. Check the network connections on your TV. SSID - Use i/j/k/l and ENTER to navigate through the screens and select menu items. Press RETURN to the receiver and using the receiver. 1 Press on the screen. SC-57 only: Multi Ch In Setup - Wireless LAN Converter This setting is changed, network communications between the receiver and AVNavigator are using wireless network functions. Network connection settings require approximately...
..., following the instructions displayed on the remote control, then press HOME MENU. Check the network connections on your TV. SSID - Use i/j/k/l and ENTER to navigate through the screens and select menu items. Press RETURN to the receiver and using the receiver. 1 Press on the screen. SC-57 only: Multi Ch In Setup - Wireless LAN Converter This setting is changed, network communications between the receiver and AVNavigator are using wireless network functions. Network connection settings require approximately...
Owner's Manual
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... Speaker Setting on page 43 ). Check the digital output settings on page 77 ). No sound when using the listening modes on page 77 ). Remedy SC-57 only: When 5.1ch F+Surr Bi-Amp or 5.1ch F+C Bi-Amp is selected in the input audio. If the source component has a digital volume control, make a digital recording from a digital source, and an analog recording from receiver during playback. For digital sources, make sure this time. Make sure that the digital input is assigned correctly for best...
... Speaker Setting on page 43 ). Check the digital output settings on page 77 ). No sound when using the listening modes on page 77 ). Remedy SC-57 only: When 5.1ch F+Surr Bi-Amp or 5.1ch F+C Bi-Amp is selected in the input audio. If the source component has a digital volume control, make a digital recording from a digital source, and an analog recording from receiver during playback. For digital sources, make sure this time. Make sure that the digital input is assigned correctly for best...
Owner's Manual
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... unit. Sound from this receiver using component video or HDMI cables (see Operation Mode Setup on your TV is selected. Additional information 13 Symptom The Phase Control feature doesn't seem to be a time lag between the speakers and the output of the subwoofer. Check the setting of the source component. Check that the lowpass filter switch on page 81 ). Remedy Check the video connections of the source component. Can't select some Input functions by the INPUT SELECTOR on...
... unit. Sound from this receiver using component video or HDMI cables (see Operation Mode Setup on your TV is selected. Additional information 13 Symptom The Phase Control feature doesn't seem to be a time lag between the speakers and the output of the subwoofer. Check the setting of the source component. Check that the lowpass filter switch on page 81 ). Remedy Check the video connections of the source component. Can't select some Input functions by the INPUT SELECTOR on...