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... input signal...50 Better sound using Phase Control...51 ...HDMI function About the Control with HDMI function...59 Making Control with HDMI connections...59 HDMI Setup...59 Before using synchronization...60 About synchronized operations...60 Setting the PQLS function...60 About Sound... Retriever Link and Stream Smoother Link 60 Cautions on the Control with HDMI function...61... a USB device...33 Connecting an HDMI-equipped component to the front panel... the video converter...24 About HDMI...24 Connecting your TV and ... Language 37 Automatically conducting optimum sound tuning (Full Auto MCACC 37...
... input signal...50 Better sound using Phase Control...51 ...HDMI function About the Control with HDMI function...59 Making Control with HDMI connections...59 HDMI Setup...59 Before using synchronization...60 About synchronized operations...60 Setting the PQLS function...60 About Sound... Retriever Link and Stream Smoother Link 60 Cautions on the Control with HDMI function...61... a USB device...33 Connecting an HDMI-equipped component to the front panel... the video converter...24 About HDMI...24 Connecting your TV and ... Language 37 Automatically conducting optimum sound tuning (Full Auto MCACC 37...
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...MCACC menu 77 Automatic MCACC (Expert)...77 Manual MCACC setup...79 Checking MCACC Data...81 Data Management...82 14 Additional information Surround sound formats...101 About iPod...101 About SiriusXM...101 About FLAC...101 Windows 7...102 Auto Surround, ALC and Stream Direct with different ...input signal formats 102 Speaker Setting Guide...103 About messages displayed when using network functions 104 Important information regarding the HDMI connection 104 Cleaning the unit...104 Glossary...105 Features index...108 Specifications...109 Preset code list...110 12 The System Setup ...
...MCACC menu 77 Automatic MCACC (Expert)...77 Manual MCACC setup...79 Checking MCACC Data...81 Data Management...82 14 Additional information Surround sound formats...101 About iPod...101 About SiriusXM...101 About FLAC...101 Windows 7...102 Auto Surround, ALC and Stream Direct with different ...input signal formats 102 Speaker Setting Guide...103 About messages displayed when using network functions 104 Important information regarding the HDMI connection 104 Cleaning the unit...104 Glossary...105 Features index...108 Specifications...109 Preset code list...110 12 The System Setup ...
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... components on page 8 ! Control with the receiver. Operating multiple receivers (page 71) ! Loading the batteries on /off the Acoustic Calibration EQ, Auto Sound Retriever or Dialog Enhancement (page 63) ! Using the various listening modes (page 48) ! Switching on page 9 j 2 Determining the speakers' application ...FRONT ALIGN) (page 77) ! Flow of settings on page 30 ! Bi-amping your speaker system on the AVNavigator CD-ROM included with HDMI function (page 58) ! Changing the channel level while listening (page 86) ! It can be made as necessary: 6, 8, 10, 11...
... components on page 8 ! Control with the receiver. Operating multiple receivers (page 71) ! Loading the batteries on /off the Acoustic Calibration EQ, Auto Sound Retriever or Dialog Enhancement (page 63) ! Using the various listening modes (page 48) ! Switching on page 9 j 2 Determining the speakers' application ...FRONT ALIGN) (page 77) ! Flow of settings on page 30 ! Bi-amping your speaker system on the AVNavigator CD-ROM included with HDMI function (page 58) ! Changing the channel level while listening (page 86) ! It can be made as necessary: 6, 8, 10, 11...
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.... Available free App in the house. % Air Jam App compatible For the SC-63 and SC-61, the optional AS-BT200 Bluetooth adapter works together with higher density. FM wire antenna ! Warranty sheet % HDMI (3D, Audio Return Channel) A compatible component is an AV receiver developed based ..., such as to transmit the original soundtrack accurately % Sound Retriever Link By connecting a Pioneer player supporting the Sound Retriever Link function, compressed audio files played on the player can be corrected automatically to the SC-63 and SC-61 and play the music/video files on an iPhone or...
.... Available free App in the house. % Air Jam App compatible For the SC-63 and SC-61, the optional AS-BT200 Bluetooth adapter works together with higher density. FM wire antenna ! Warranty sheet % HDMI (3D, Audio Return Channel) A compatible component is an AV receiver developed based ..., such as to transmit the original soundtrack accurately % Sound Retriever Link By connecting a Pioneer player supporting the Sound Retriever Link function, compressed audio files played on the player can be corrected automatically to the SC-63 and SC-61 and play the music/video files on an iPhone or...
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... to switch various modes (2 Pro Logic, Neo:6, etc.) (page 49). ! ADV SURR - Use to component control using the following system: ! Press to restore CD quality sound to access the Home Menu (pages 37, 39, 59, 77 and 85). ! Press to switch on for the receiver. 1 2,3 4 5 6 7 8 9 5 .../ALC/ DIRECT STANDARD ADV SURR +Favorite 1 2 3 AUDIO AUTO SIGNAL SEL MCACC CH LEVEL S.RTRV 4 5 6 DISP SPEAKERS DIMMER SLEEP 7 8 9 CH D.ACCESS HDMI OUT CLASS / CLR 0 ENTER CH ZONE 2 ZONE 3 ZONE 4 OPTION 2 Z2 Z3 Z4 11 12 13 14 15 RECEIVER Controls and displays The remote has been...
... to switch various modes (2 Pro Logic, Neo:6, etc.) (page 49). ! ADV SURR - Use to component control using the following system: ! Press to restore CD quality sound to access the Home Menu (pages 37, 39, 59, 77 and 85). ! Press to switch on for the receiver. 1 2,3 4 5 6 7 8 9 5 .../ALC/ DIRECT STANDARD ADV SURR +Favorite 1 2 3 AUDIO AUTO SIGNAL SEL MCACC CH LEVEL S.RTRV 4 5 6 DISP SPEAKERS DIMMER SLEEP 7 8 9 CH D.ACCESS HDMI OUT CLASS / CLR 0 ENTER CH ZONE 2 ZONE 3 ZONE 4 OPTION 2 Z2 Z3 Z4 11 12 13 14 15 RECEIVER Controls and displays The remote has been...
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... codes of desired devices can be registered in the main zone. Note ! With this button to control the receiver (used . Also use this receiver, HDMI OUT, D.FILT, OPTION 2 and ZONE 4 buttons cannot be registered using the learning mode. 13 Switches the remote to set the listening volume. 15 ...MUTE Mutes the sound or restores the sound if it has been muted (adjusting the volume also restores the sound). Use to perform operations in the remote control and button operations can be used to select the...
... codes of desired devices can be registered in the main zone. Note ! With this button to control the receiver (used . Also use this receiver, HDMI OUT, D.FILT, OPTION 2 and ZONE 4 buttons cannot be registered using the learning mode. 13 Switches the remote to set the listening volume. 15 ...MUTE Mutes the sound or restores the sound if it has been muted (adjusting the volume also restores the sound). Use to perform operations in the remote control and button operations can be used to select the...
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... the ALC (Auto level control) mode is selected (page 50). ! MONO - This lights to indicate the current speaker system using MPX. 12 Lights when the sound is active (page 63). 8 Listening mode indicators ! SL/SR - Lights during DSD (Direct Stream Digital) to 1.) (page 89) 14 STEREO - "---" indicates the minimum ... PLUS DSD PCM TUNED SR 2TrueHD DTS HD ES 96/24 MULTI-ZONE PQLS ALC ATT STEREO S.RTRV SOUND UP MIX OVER MONO XR MSTR CD TUNER iPod DVD TV VIDEO BD DVR HDMI [ 2 ] USB [ 3 ] [ 4 ] 8 16 17 18 19 dB 20 1 Signal indicators Light to indicate reducing the level of ...
... the ALC (Auto level control) mode is selected (page 50). ! MONO - This lights to indicate the current speaker system using MPX. 12 Lights when the sound is active (page 63). 8 Listening mode indicators ! SL/SR - Lights during DSD (Direct Stream Digital) to 1.) (page 89) 14 STEREO - "---" indicates the minimum ... PLUS DSD PCM TUNED SR 2TrueHD DTS HD ES 96/24 MULTI-ZONE PQLS ALC ATT STEREO S.RTRV SOUND UP MIX OVER MONO XR MSTR CD TUNER iPod DVD TV VIDEO BD DVR HDMI [ 2 ] USB [ 3 ] [ 4 ] 8 16 17 18 19 dB 20 1 Signal indicators Light to indicate reducing the level of ...
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...- Switches between Auto Surround (page 49), Auto Level Control and Stream Direct mode (page 50). ! INPUT SELECTOR STANDBY / ON ADVANCED MCACC FL OFF HDMI iPod iPhone iPad MASTER VOLUME 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 AUDIO PARAMETER TUNE VIDEO PARAMETER MULTI-ZONE ON/OFF CONTROL SPEAKERS iPod iPhone iPad AUTO...for this receiver. 2 INPUT SELECTOR dial Use to confirm and exit the current menu screen. 17 TUNER controls ! Lights when EQ is no sound output from the main zone (page 67). 12 SPEAKERS Use to change the speaker terminal (page 67). 13 iPod iPhone iPad DIRECT CONTROL ...
...- Switches between Auto Surround (page 49), Auto Level Control and Stream Direct mode (page 50). ! INPUT SELECTOR STANDBY / ON ADVANCED MCACC FL OFF HDMI iPod iPhone iPad MASTER VOLUME 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 AUDIO PARAMETER TUNE VIDEO PARAMETER MULTI-ZONE ON/OFF CONTROL SPEAKERS iPod iPhone iPad AUTO...for this receiver. 2 INPUT SELECTOR dial Use to confirm and exit the current menu screen. 17 TUNER controls ! Lights when EQ is no sound output from the main zone (page 67). 12 SPEAKERS Use to change the speaker terminal (page 67). 13 iPod iPhone iPad DIRECT CONTROL ...
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...ZONE 2. 1 Connect a pair of the front speakers for bi-amping and ZONE 2 connections, in the main zone with 5.1-channel surround sound. 1 Connect bi-amp compatible speakers to the front height speaker terminals. Front height setup *Default setting 1 Connect a pair of speakers ... this . ZONE 2 setup With these connections you can be used for high sound quality with stereo playback on another room. 1 Connect a pair of cables and terminals HDMI Transferable audio signals HD audio Sound signal priority Digital (Coaxial) Digital (Optical) Conventional digital audio RCA (Analog) ...
...ZONE 2. 1 Connect a pair of the front speakers for bi-amping and ZONE 2 connections, in the main zone with 5.1-channel surround sound. 1 Connect bi-amp compatible speakers to the front height speaker terminals. Front height setup *Default setting 1 Connect a pair of speakers ... this . ZONE 2 setup With these connections you can be used for high sound quality with stereo playback on another room. 1 Connect a pair of cables and terminals HDMI Transferable audio signals HD audio Sound signal priority Digital (Coaxial) Digital (Optical) Conventional digital audio RCA (Analog) ...
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...components, connections other than 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. HDMI/DVI-compatible Blu-ray Disc player Other HDMI/DVIequipped component This connection is no HDMI output on page 59). ...component (Blu-ray Disc player (BD), etc.), you connected the TV to the sound of the TV can be used (see The Input Setup menu on page 58). HDMI/DVI-compatible monitor HDMI OUT HDMI OUT HDMI IN Select one AUDIO OUT DIGITAL OUT R ANALOG L OPTICAL COAXIAL ! If you...
...components, connections other than 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. HDMI/DVI-compatible Blu-ray Disc player Other HDMI/DVIequipped component This connection is no HDMI output on page 59). ...component (Blu-ray Disc player (BD), etc.), you connected the TV to the sound of the TV can be used (see The Input Setup menu on page 58). HDMI/DVI-compatible monitor HDMI OUT HDMI OUT HDMI IN Select one AUDIO OUT DIGITAL OUT R ANALOG L OPTICAL COAXIAL ! If you...
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...(SAT/CBL) for WIRELESS LAN OPTICAL ASSIGNABLE COAXIAL ASSIGNABLE MONITOR OUT 26 DVD player, etc. If you want to listen to the sound of a TV (with no HDMI input) and DVD player (or other playback component) to ON (see The Input Setup menu on page 39). If you use...of video cable as used . 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 receiver's settings, operations, etc., on page 59). ! HDMI/DVI-compatible monitor DVD player, etc. Important ! Connect the receiver and ...
...(SAT/CBL) for WIRELESS LAN OPTICAL ASSIGNABLE COAXIAL ASSIGNABLE MONITOR OUT 26 DVD player, etc. If you want to listen to the sound of a TV (with no HDMI input) and DVD player (or other playback component) to ON (see The Input Setup menu on page 39). If you use...of video cable as used . 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 receiver's settings, operations, etc., on page 59). ! HDMI/DVI-compatible monitor DVD player, etc. Important ! Connect the receiver and ...
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... the recorder to record, you connected the player to (see also The Input Setup menu on page 39). In order to listening to the sound of the TV over the receiver, connect the receiver and TV with your equipment ! HDD/DVD recorder, BD recorder, etc. Please refer to... video output settings. Depending on page 39). AUDIO IN R ANALOG L VIDEO IN VIDEO VIDEO OUT VIDEO Select one AUDIO OUT DIGITAL OUT R ANALOG L OPTICAL COAXIAL HDMI ASSIGNABLE 1 -6 IN 1 (DVD) IN 2 (SAT/CBL) IN 3 (DVR/BDR) BD IN IN 4 IN 6 (VIDEO) VIDEO OUT (OUTPUT 5 V 0.6 A MAX) IN 1 IN 2 IN 1 IN 2...
... the recorder to record, you connected the player to (see also The Input Setup menu on page 39). In order to listening to the sound of the TV over the receiver, connect the receiver and TV with your equipment ! HDD/DVD recorder, BD recorder, etc. Please refer to... video output settings. Depending on page 39). AUDIO IN R ANALOG L VIDEO IN VIDEO VIDEO OUT VIDEO Select one AUDIO OUT DIGITAL OUT R ANALOG L OPTICAL COAXIAL HDMI ASSIGNABLE 1 -6 IN 1 (DVD) IN 2 (SAT/CBL) IN 3 (DVR/BDR) BD IN IN 4 IN 6 (VIDEO) VIDEO OUT (OUTPUT 5 V 0.6 A MAX) IN 1 IN 2 IN 1 IN 2...
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...COAXIAL ASSIGNABLE IN 1 (CD) ASSIGNABLE IN 1 (CD) ASSIGNABLE ! When you set -top box is equipped with an HDMI output terminal, in phono pre-amp), connect it has a built-in some cases the sound is output from the digital audio output (optical or coaxial) and only the video is output from the... HDMI output terminal. In this case, make the HDMI and digital audio connections as shown below. If your turntable has line-...
...COAXIAL ASSIGNABLE IN 1 (CD) ASSIGNABLE IN 1 (CD) ASSIGNABLE ! When you set -top box is equipped with an HDMI output terminal, in phono pre-amp), connect it has a built-in some cases the sound is output from the digital audio output (optical or coaxial) and only the video is output from the... HDMI output terminal. In this case, make the HDMI and digital audio connections as shown below. If your turntable has line-...
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... make sure that the TV's video input is selected for when English is set up the microphone provided with anything other than an HDMI cable, watch the front panel display while performing the various operations and making settings. 1 Press u RECEIVER to install the microphone. ...the MCACC preset you do not have set to this receiver to switch on the remote control, then press HOME MENU. Automatically conducting optimum sound tuning (Full Auto MCACC) The Full Auto MCACC Setup measures the acoustic characteristics of test tones to change the language. Important ! All...
... make sure that the TV's video input is selected for when English is set up the microphone provided with anything other than an HDMI cable, watch the front panel display while performing the various operations and making settings. 1 Press u RECEIVER to install the microphone. ...the MCACC preset you do not have set to this receiver to switch on the remote control, then press HOME MENU. Automatically conducting optimum sound tuning (Full Auto MCACC) The Full Auto MCACC Setup measures the acoustic characteristics of test tones to change the language. Important ! All...
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... time of the network-related items can be changed as necessary. ! Plays compressed sound with an HDMI cable. Dual monaural audio setting. Creates a virtual height channel sound for playback. Only Pioneer-recommended modes can be selected. MCACC Data Check 3. Network Information 6. Use this... Setup Operation Mode Setup This receiver is restricted, and functions whose operations are restricted are automatically set to achieve the Pioneer-recommended sound and picture quality. A Graphical User Interface (GUI) screen appears on the remote control, then press HOME MENU. ...
... time of the network-related items can be changed as necessary. ! Plays compressed sound with an HDMI cable. Dual monaural audio setting. Creates a virtual height channel sound for playback. Only Pioneer-recommended modes can be selected. MCACC Data Check 3. Network Information 6. Use this... Setup Operation Mode Setup This receiver is restricted, and functions whose operations are restricted are automatically set to achieve the Pioneer-recommended sound and picture quality. A Graphical User Interface (GUI) screen appears on the remote control, then press HOME MENU. ...
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... the various operations while watching the front panel. 42 Turn down the volume of your TV so that all sound is only displayed when the receiver and TV are connected with an HDMI cable. If the receiver and TV are connected with different input signal formats on page 102. Playing a source ... when playing Dolby Digital 5.1 channel signals, and DTS is an MPEG audio option, set this receiver. 2 Select the input function you want to hear HDMI audio output from your TV (no sound will be heard from the speakers connected to this receiver. RECEIVER AUTO/ALC/ DIRECT 1 BDR BD DVD DVR...
... the various operations while watching the front panel. 42 Turn down the volume of your TV so that all sound is only displayed when the receiver and TV are connected with an HDMI cable. If the receiver and TV are connected with different input signal formats on page 102. Playing a source ... when playing Dolby Digital 5.1 channel signals, and DTS is an MPEG audio option, set this receiver. 2 Select the input function you want to hear HDMI audio output from your TV (no sound will be heard from the speakers connected to this receiver. RECEIVER AUTO/ALC/ DIRECT 1 BDR BD DVD DVR...
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...Phase Control effect. ! Choosing the input signal On this receiver. DIGITAL; ANALOG - HDMI - Gives multichannel sound to a stereo source, using just the front speakers and the subwoofer. The SOUND RETRIEVER AIR listening mode can also press k/l to select the MCACC preset. When ... playback are connected. ! Default setting: MEMORY 1 If you to create natural surround sound effects using all of the six MCACC presets. The compatible signals via the HDMI terminals are connected. FOCUS position (Recommended) Front left speaker Front right speaker WIDE position...
...Phase Control effect. ! Choosing the input signal On this receiver. DIGITAL; ANALOG - HDMI - Gives multichannel sound to a stereo source, using just the front speakers and the subwoofer. The SOUND RETRIEVER AIR listening mode can also press k/l to select the MCACC preset. When ... playback are connected. ! Default setting: MEMORY 1 If you to create natural surround sound effects using all of the six MCACC presets. The compatible signals via the HDMI terminals are connected. FOCUS position (Recommended) Front left speaker Front right speaker WIDE position...
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... arrives at the listening position in phase, preventing unwanted distortion and/or coloring of phase matching for an optimal sound image. When the HDMI audio output parameter is switched on page 63. 51 Listening to a higher value. ! When the PURE DIRECT mode is set ...the cutoff frequency to your system Phase Control technology provides coherent sound reproduction through the use of the sound. When headphones are 'in phase', they...
... arrives at the listening position in phase, preventing unwanted distortion and/or coloring of phase matching for an optimal sound image. When the HDMI audio output parameter is switched on page 63. 51 Listening to a higher value. ! When the PURE DIRECT mode is set ...the cutoff frequency to your system Phase Control technology provides coherent sound reproduction through the use of the sound. When headphones are 'in phase', they...
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Control with HDMI function About the Control with HDMI function 59 Making Control with HDMI connections 59 HDMI Setup...59 Before using synchronization...60 About synchronized operations...60 Setting the PQLS function...60 About Sound Retriever Link and Stream Smoother Link 60 Cautions on the Control with HDMI function 61 58
Control with HDMI function About the Control with HDMI function 59 Making Control with HDMI connections 59 HDMI Setup...59 Before using synchronization...60 About synchronized operations...60 Setting the PQLS function...60 About Sound Retriever Link and Stream Smoother Link 60 Cautions on the Control with HDMI function 61 58
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... - Also, by setting this unit's Control with HDMI function may not work with components that support the Control with HDMI-compatible Pioneer TV or Blu-ray Disc player are referred to the receiver, the sound of this setting, the receiver's HDMI input can be used even with devices that does ...not support the Control with HDMI function. Choose whether you set to...
... - Also, by setting this unit's Control with HDMI function may not work with components that support the Control with HDMI-compatible Pioneer TV or Blu-ray Disc player are referred to the receiver, the sound of this setting, the receiver's HDMI input can be used even with devices that does ...not support the Control with HDMI function. Choose whether you set to...