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...other governmental entities to operate the equipment. However, there is used for example, when on proposition 65 known to chemicals listed on vacation). Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. - Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for long periods of time. 14...Operating Environment Operating environment temperature and humidity: +5 °C to +35 °C (+41 °F to radio or television reception, which the receiver is not waterproof. CAUTION: TO PREVENT THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). To prevent a fire or shock ...
...other governmental entities to operate the equipment. However, there is used for example, when on proposition 65 known to chemicals listed on vacation). Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. - Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for long periods of time. 14...Operating Environment Operating environment temperature and humidity: +5 °C to +35 °C (+41 °F to radio or television reception, which the receiver is not waterproof. CAUTION: TO PREVENT THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). To prevent a fire or shock ...
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...Connecting your TV and playback components...28 Connecting an HDD/DVD recorder, BD recorder and other video sources 31 Connecting a satellite/cable receiver or other set-top box 32 Connecting other audio components...33 Connecting additional amplifiers...33 Connecting AM/FM antennas...34 MULTI-ZONE setup...iPod...48 Playing a USB device...49 Playing an MHL-compatible device...50 Listening to the radio...51 Bluetooth ADAPTER for buying this Pioneer product. Thank you for Wireless Enjoyment of playback using the listening modes 55 Selecting MCACC presets...57 Choosing the input signal...57 ...
...Connecting your TV and playback components...28 Connecting an HDD/DVD recorder, BD recorder and other video sources 31 Connecting a satellite/cable receiver or other set-top box 32 Connecting other audio components...33 Connecting additional amplifiers...33 Connecting AM/FM antennas...34 MULTI-ZONE setup...iPod...48 Playing a USB device...49 Playing an MHL-compatible device...50 Listening to the radio...51 Bluetooth ADAPTER for buying this Pioneer product. Thank you for Wireless Enjoyment of playback using the listening modes 55 Selecting MCACC presets...57 Choosing the input signal...57 ...
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...) and DISCRETE ON (Discrete On) functions 81 Resetting the remote control settings...81 Controlling components...82 11 The Advanced MCACC menu Making receiver settings from the Advanced MCACC menu 85 Automatic MCACC (Expert)...85 Manual MCACC setup...87 Checking MCACC Data...89 Data Management...90 14 ...the unit...114 Glossary...115 Features index...118 Specifications...119 Preset code list...120 12 The System Setup and Other Setup menus Making receiver settings from the System Setup menu 93 Manual speaker setup...93 Network Setup menu...95 Checking the Network Information...96 The Other ...
...) and DISCRETE ON (Discrete On) functions 81 Resetting the remote control settings...81 Controlling components...82 11 The Advanced MCACC menu Making receiver settings from the Advanced MCACC menu 85 Automatic MCACC (Expert)...85 Manual MCACC setup...87 Checking MCACC Data...89 Data Management...90 14 ...the unit...114 Glossary...115 Features index...118 Specifications...119 Preset code list...120 12 The System Setup and Other Setup menus Making receiver settings from the System Setup menu 93 Manual speaker setup...93 Network Setup menu...95 Checking the Network Information...96 The Other ...
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... on using AVNavigator, see About using Wiring Navi on the AVNavigator CD-ROM included with an abundance of functions and terminals. Checking what's in the receiver on page 40 j 5 Power On j 6 Changing the OSD display language (OSD Language) (page 42) j 7 MCACC speaker settings ! Connecting your speakers on page 34 ! Required... using Phase Control (page 58) ! Using the various listening modes (page 54) ! About the video converter on page 27 ! Control with HDMI function (page 65) ! Setting the Video options (page 72) j 12 Other optional adjustments and settings !
... on using AVNavigator, see About using Wiring Navi on the AVNavigator CD-ROM included with an abundance of functions and terminals. Checking what's in the receiver on page 40 j 5 Power On j 6 Changing the OSD display language (OSD Language) (page 42) j 7 MCACC speaker settings ! Connecting your speakers on page 34 ! Required... using Phase Control (page 58) ! Using the various listening modes (page 54) ! About the video converter on page 27 ! Control with HDMI function (page 65) ! Setting the Video options (page 72) j 12 Other optional adjustments and settings !
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Before you start Checking what's in the box...8 Our philosophy...8 Features...8 Installing the receiver...9 Loading the batteries...9 Operating range of remote control unit 10 About using AVNavigator (included CD-ROM 10 7
Before you start Checking what's in the box...8 Our philosophy...8 Features...8 Installing the receiver...9 Loading the batteries...9 Operating range of remote control unit 10 About using AVNavigator (included CD-ROM 10 7
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...reproduces the latest in the house. % Air Jam App compatible For the SC-65, the optional AS-BT200 Bluetooth adapter works together with a more subtle musical expression. % Sound Retriever Link By connecting a Pioneer player supporting the Sound Retriever Link function, compressed audio files played on ...Warranty sheet Our philosophy Pioneer is connected to the receiver. % Dolby Pro Logic llz compatible Adding a pair of the sound from the front channel to use the above the front left and right speakers adds expressiveness in free download from iTunes to the SC-65 and play the music...
...reproduces the latest in the house. % Air Jam App compatible For the SC-65, the optional AS-BT200 Bluetooth adapter works together with a more subtle musical expression. % Sound Retriever Link By connecting a Pioneer player supporting the Sound Retriever Link function, compressed audio files played on ...Warranty sheet Our philosophy Pioneer is connected to the receiver. % Dolby Pro Logic llz compatible Adding a pair of the sound from the front channel to use the above the front left and right speakers adds expressiveness in free download from iTunes to the SC-65 and play the music...
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...use new and old batteries together. ! Insert the plus and minus sides of Professional Acoustic Calibration EQ. When installing this receiver's bottom panel while the power is on or just after it is vibration or other Bluetooth wireless technology device wirelessly. % ... may interfere with governmental regulations or environmental public insti- in direct sunlight - Never use different batteries together. ! Installing the receiver ! We recommend using Advanced MCACC The Auto MCACC Setup provides a quick but accurate surround sound setup, which includes the advanced...
...use new and old batteries together. ! Insert the plus and minus sides of Professional Acoustic Calibration EQ. When installing this receiver's bottom panel while the power is on or just after it is vibration or other Bluetooth wireless technology device wirelessly. % ... may interfere with governmental regulations or environmental public insti- in direct sunlight - Never use different batteries together. ! Installing the receiver ! We recommend using Advanced MCACC The Auto MCACC Setup provides a quick but accurate surround sound setup, which includes the advanced...
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...onto the remote sensor. ! The names of private corporations, products and other features enabling easy use . Describes the receiver's playback operations and how to PIONEER CORPORATION. MCACC Appli - Copyright to data provided on the screen to them when using any damages incurred as defined by...the instructions on 3D graphs. Attempting to play this CD-ROM with a personal computer. License ! PIONEER CORPORATION does not guarantee the operation of this CD-ROM with the receiver, updating of various types of software, and MCACC Application that go beyond the scope of "personal ...
...onto the remote sensor. ! The names of private corporations, products and other features enabling easy use . Describes the receiver's playback operations and how to PIONEER CORPORATION. MCACC Appli - Copyright to data provided on the screen to them when using any damages incurred as defined by...the instructions on 3D graphs. Attempting to play this CD-ROM with a personal computer. License ! PIONEER CORPORATION does not guarantee the operation of this CD-ROM with the receiver, updating of various types of software, and MCACC Application that go beyond the scope of "personal ...
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... to component control using the following system: ! 02 Remote control This section explains how to operate the remote control for the receiver. 1 2,3 4 5 6 7 8 9 5 10 RECEIVER ALL ZONE STBY SOURCE DISCRETE ON RCU SETUP BDR BD DVD DVR HDMI TV CD NET ADPT USB CBL iPod SAT MHL TUNER...DIMMER SLEEP 7 8 9 CH D.ACCESS HDMI OUT CLASS / CLR 0 ENTER CH ZONE 2 ZONE 3 ZONE 4 LIGHT Z2 Z3 Z4 11 12 13 14 15 RECEIVER Controls and displays The remote has been conveniently color-coded according to select the PQLS setting (page 67). ! Press to change the speaker terminal (page...
... to component control using the following system: ! 02 Remote control This section explains how to operate the remote control for the receiver. 1 2,3 4 5 6 7 8 9 5 10 RECEIVER ALL ZONE STBY SOURCE DISCRETE ON RCU SETUP BDR BD DVD DVR HDMI TV CD NET ADPT USB CBL iPod SAT MHL TUNER...DIMMER SLEEP 7 8 9 CH D.ACCESS HDMI OUT CLASS / CLR 0 ENTER CH ZONE 2 ZONE 3 ZONE 4 LIGHT Z2 Z3 Z4 11 12 13 14 15 RECEIVER Controls and displays The remote has been conveniently color-coded according to select the PQLS setting (page 67). ! Press to change the speaker terminal (page...
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...). 11 Remote control LED Lights when a command is sent from four modes (page 81). Also use this receiver, ZONE 4 button cannot be selected from the remote control. 12 Switches the remote to control the receiver (used . The way the buttons light can be used to select the white commands). Use to set...
...). 11 Remote control LED Lights when a command is sent from four modes (page 81). Also use this receiver, ZONE 4 button cannot be selected from the remote control. 12 Switches the remote to control the receiver (used . The way the buttons light can be used to select the white commands). Use to set...
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... the overall volume level. TUNED - STEREO - Lights when the mono mode is set using SPEAKERS (page 74). 17 SLEEP Lights when the receiver is switched on (page 55). ! Left surround/Right surround channel ! Two channels other than the ones above , the mono surround channel or... a stereo FM broadcast is active (page 70). 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 57). 2 Program format indicators Light to indicate...
... the overall volume level. TUNED - STEREO - Lights when the mono mode is set using SPEAKERS (page 74). 17 SLEEP Lights when the receiver is switched on (page 55). ! Left surround/Right surround channel ! Two channels other than the ones above , the mono surround channel or... a stereo FM broadcast is active (page 70). 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 57). 2 Program format indicators Light to indicate...
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FL OFF - lights when the component is connected (page 37). 4 Character display See Display on page 14. 5 Remote sensor Receives the signals from the remote control (page 10). ADVANCED SURROUND - HDMI - Use TUNE i/j to find radio frequencies and use PRESET k/l to find preset stations (page...output from the main zone (page 75). 12 SPEAKERS Use to change the speaker terminal (page 74). 13 iPod iPhone iPad DIRECT CONTROL Change the receiver's input to the iPod and enable iPod operations on for this receiver. 2 INPUT SELECTOR dial Use to select a Home THX listening mode (page 56). !
FL OFF - lights when the component is connected (page 37). 4 Character display See Display on page 14. 5 Remote sensor Receives the signals from the remote control (page 10). ADVANCED SURROUND - HDMI - Use TUNE i/j to find radio frequencies and use PRESET k/l to find preset stations (page...output from the main zone (page 75). 12 SPEAKERS Use to change the speaker terminal (page 74). 13 iPod iPhone iPad DIRECT CONTROL Change the receiver's input to the iPod and enable iPod operations on for this receiver. 2 INPUT SELECTOR dial Use to select a Home THX listening mode (page 56). !
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... About HDMI...28 Connecting your TV and playback components 28 Connecting an HDD/DVD recorder, BD recorder and other video sources 31 Connecting a satellite/cable receiver or other set-top box 32 Connecting other audio components 33 Connecting additional amplifiers 33 Connecting AM/FM antennas...34 MULTI-ZONE setup...35 Connecting... Connecting an MHL-compatible device 38 Connecting an HDMI-equipped component to the front panel input 38 Connecting to a wireless LAN...39 Connecting an IR receiver...39 Switching components on and off using the 12 volt trigger 39 Plugging in the...
... About HDMI...28 Connecting your TV and playback components 28 Connecting an HDD/DVD recorder, BD recorder and other video sources 31 Connecting a satellite/cable receiver or other set-top box 32 Connecting other audio components 33 Connecting additional amplifiers 33 Connecting AM/FM antennas...34 MULTI-ZONE setup...35 Connecting... Connecting an MHL-compatible device 38 Connecting an HDMI-equipped component to the front panel input 38 Connecting to a wireless LAN...39 Connecting an IR receiver...39 Switching components on and off using the 12 volt trigger 39 Plugging in the...
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...the final step. ! Before making connections, also keep the power cords of the respective devices. Plugging in this manual. Also refer to the receiver's different input terminals. The input functions below are used. Rear panel HDMI ASSIGNABLE 1 -7 ASSIGNABLE COMPONENT VIDEO Y PB PR IN 1 (DVD...to change the assignments if other connections are assigned by default to the operating instructions of the devices being connected (amplifier, receiver, etc.), the methods of components you with many connection possibilities, but it without worrying about obstacles or the direction in ...
...the final step. ! Before making connections, also keep the power cords of the respective devices. Plugging in this manual. Also refer to the receiver's different input terminals. The input functions below are used. Rear panel HDMI ASSIGNABLE 1 -7 ASSIGNABLE COMPONENT VIDEO Y PB PR IN 1 (DVD...to change the assignments if other connections are assigned by default to the operating instructions of the devices being connected (amplifier, receiver, etc.), the methods of components you with many connection possibilities, but it without worrying about obstacles or the direction in ...
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... of electric shock when con- Your speakers must be connected to different amplifiers for high and low) and the sound improvement will depend on the receiver comprises a positive (+) and negative (-) terminal. Please refer to the manual that connect the High to cut off as earthquakes. 1 Twist exposed wire strands together. 2 Loosen...
... of electric shock when con- Your speakers must be connected to different amplifiers for high and low) and the sound improvement will depend on the receiver comprises a positive (+) and negative (-) terminal. Please refer to the manual that connect the High to cut off as earthquakes. 1 Twist exposed wire strands together. 2 Loosen...
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... system (Front height/Front wide) connection ! If necessary, select '9.1ch FH/FW' from the same terminal in this . ! CAUTION ! See Speaker system setting on the receiver. With these connections, the Speaker System setting makes no difference. Using a banana plug for bi-amping shown above. % To bi-wire a speaker, connect two speaker...
... system (Front height/Front wide) connection ! If necessary, select '9.1ch FH/FW' from the same terminal in this . ! CAUTION ! See Speaker system setting on the receiver. With these connections, the Speaker System setting makes no difference. Using a banana plug for bi-amping shown above. % To bi-wire a speaker, connect two speaker...
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... an HDMI cable, video and audio signals can be connected through the HDMI OUT terminal. If the TV is only connected to the receiver's composite VIDEO MONITOR OUT jacks, all video sources are prohibited. 27 If the video signal does not appear on your monitor/TV to... HDMI, component, then composite (in Setting the Video options on page 44), the converter gives priority to the receiver's HDMI output when connecting this video source. ! In this resolution cannot be converted. ! Terminal for connection with source device Terminal for connection...
... an HDMI cable, video and audio signals can be connected through the HDMI OUT terminal. If the TV is only connected to the receiver's composite VIDEO MONITOR OUT jacks, all video sources are prohibited. 27 If the video signal does not appear on your monitor/TV to... HDMI, component, then composite (in Setting the Video options on page 44), the converter gives priority to the receiver's HDMI output when connecting this video source. ! In this resolution cannot be converted. ! Terminal for connection with source device Terminal for connection...
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... may not operate properly. ! When an HDMI cable with both DVI and High Bandwidth Digital Content Protection (HDCP). Turning on page 65) Connecting your DVD player with no problem with HDCP, an HDCP ERROR message is used (see Control with HDMI function on page ...compatible with HDCP still cause this , interruption in unreliable signal transfers. ! 03 Connecting your local audio dealer for more information. ! This receiver incorporates High-Definition Multimedia Interface (HDMI®) technology. Dolby Digital, Dolby Digital Plus, DTS, High bitrate audio (Dolby TrueHD, DTS-HD...
... may not operate properly. ! When an HDMI cable with both DVI and High Bandwidth Digital Content Protection (HDCP). Turning on page 65) Connecting your DVD player with no problem with HDCP, an HDCP ERROR message is used (see Control with HDMI function on page ...compatible with HDCP still cause this , interruption in unreliable signal transfers. ! 03 Connecting your local audio dealer for more information. ! This receiver incorporates High-Definition Multimedia Interface (HDMI®) technology. Dolby Digital, Dolby Digital Plus, DTS, High bitrate audio (Dolby TrueHD, DTS-HD...
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... for WIRELESS LAN (CONTROL) (OUTPUT 5 V 0.6 A MAX) COAXIAL ASSIGNABLE OPTICAL ASSIGNABLE IN 1 IN 2 IN 1 IN 2 OUT (DVD) (SAT/CBL) (TV) (DVR/BDR) ! 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 can be input to... at HDMI Setup to ON (see HDMI Setup on page 66). - If you want to listen to the sound of the TV over the receiver, connect the receiver and TV with audio cables. - HDMI/DVI-compatible monitor DVD player, etc. If you want to listen to the sound of the TV over...
... for WIRELESS LAN (CONTROL) (OUTPUT 5 V 0.6 A MAX) COAXIAL ASSIGNABLE OPTICAL ASSIGNABLE IN 1 IN 2 IN 1 IN 2 OUT (DVD) (SAT/CBL) (TV) (DVR/BDR) ! 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 can be input to... at HDMI Setup to ON (see HDMI Setup on page 66). - If you want to listen to the sound of the TV over the receiver, connect the receiver and TV with audio cables. - HDMI/DVI-compatible monitor DVD player, etc. If you want to listen to the sound of the TV over...