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...user is encouraged to try to which can cause severe electrical shock. If connected to +95 °F); Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. - IMPORTANT CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within an equilateral triangle, is...accordance with the apparatus. Connect the equipment into the apparatus, the apparatus has been exposed to radio communications. D3-7-13-67*_A1_En Information to User Alterations or modifications carried out without appropriate authorization may be easily unplugged from the wall socket when left...
...user is encouraged to try to which can cause severe electrical shock. If connected to +95 °F); Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. - IMPORTANT CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within an equilateral triangle, is...accordance with the apparatus. Connect the equipment into the apparatus, the apparatus has been exposed to radio communications. D3-7-13-67*_A1_En Information to User Alterations or modifications carried out without appropriate authorization may be easily unplugged from the wall socket when left...
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... . • Use caution or temporarily discontinue use in a car or ship) and which requires repair will be deceiving. S001a_A1_En SC-68 only FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY This device complies with electric appliances such as long-term use for business purposes in... level" adapts to higher volumes of your sensitive hearing. LONG BEACH, CA 90810-1003, U.S.A. Product Name: AV Receiver Model Number: SC-68 Responsible Party Name: PIONEER ELECTRONICS (USA) INC. RECORD THESE NUMBERS ON YOUR ENCLOSED WARRANTY CARD AND KEEP IN A SAFE PLACE FOR FUTURE ...
... . • Use caution or temporarily discontinue use in a car or ship) and which requires repair will be deceiving. S001a_A1_En SC-68 only FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY This device complies with electric appliances such as long-term use for business purposes in... level" adapts to higher volumes of your sensitive hearing. LONG BEACH, CA 90810-1003, U.S.A. Product Name: AV Receiver Model Number: SC-68 Responsible Party Name: PIONEER ELECTRONICS (USA) INC. RECORD THESE NUMBERS ON YOUR ENCLOSED WARRANTY CARD AND KEEP IN A SAFE PLACE FOR FUTURE ...
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...Making an audio or a video recording...79 Network settings from a PC...54 Listening to the radio...54 Bluetooth ADAPTER for buying this Pioneer product. Please read through LAN interface...40 Connecting optional Bluetooth ADAPTER...40 Connecting an iPod...40 Connecting a USB device...41 Connecting an... front panel input 41 Using a USB cable to connect to a PC...42 Connecting to a wireless LAN...42 Connecting an IR receiver...42 Switching components on the Control with HDMI function...72 09 Using other audio components...35 Connecting additional amplifiers...35 Connecting the multichannel ...
...Making an audio or a video recording...79 Network settings from a PC...54 Listening to the radio...54 Bluetooth ADAPTER for buying this Pioneer product. Please read through LAN interface...40 Connecting optional Bluetooth ADAPTER...40 Connecting an iPod...40 Connecting a USB device...41 Connecting an... front panel input 41 Using a USB cable to connect to a PC...42 Connecting to a wireless LAN...42 Connecting an IR receiver...42 Switching components on the Control with HDMI function...72 09 Using other audio components...35 Connecting additional amplifiers...35 Connecting the multichannel ...
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...) and DISCRETE ON (Discrete On) functions 85 Resetting the remote control settings...86 Controlling components...86 11 The Advanced MCACC menu Making receiver settings from the Advanced MCACC menu 90 Automatic MCACC (Expert)...90 Manual MCACC setup...92 Checking MCACC Data...95 Data Management...96 14 ...the unit...121 Glossary...122 Features index...125 Specifications...126 Preset code list...128 12 The System Setup and Other Setup menus Making receiver settings from the System Setup menu 98 Manual speaker setup...98 Network Setup menu...100 Checking the Network Information...101 The Other ...
...) and DISCRETE ON (Discrete On) functions 85 Resetting the remote control settings...86 Controlling components...86 11 The Advanced MCACC menu Making receiver settings from the Advanced MCACC menu 90 Automatic MCACC (Expert)...90 Manual MCACC setup...92 Checking MCACC Data...95 Data Management...96 14 ...the unit...121 Glossary...122 Features index...125 Specifications...126 Preset code list...128 12 The System Setup and Other Setup menus Making receiver settings from the System Setup menu 98 Manual speaker setup...98 Network Setup menu...100 Checking the Network Information...101 The Other ...
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... on page 10. 1 Before you start ! Measuring the all EQ type (SYMMETRY/ALL CH ADJ/FRONT ALIGN) (page 90) ! Control with the receiver. Operating multiple receivers (page 83) ! It can be used easily after following the procedure below to be made as necessary: 6, 8, 10, 11, 12, 13 Important...on page 30 ! Placing the speakers on page 36 ! Connecting AM/FM antennas on page 22 ! Switching on page 8 ! Checking what's in the receiver on page 22 ! About the audio connection on page 23 j 4 Connecting the components ! Better sound using Phase Control and Full Band Phase Control (page...
... on page 10. 1 Before you start ! Measuring the all EQ type (SYMMETRY/ALL CH ADJ/FRONT ALIGN) (page 90) ! Control with the receiver. Operating multiple receivers (page 83) ! It can be used easily after following the procedure below to be made as necessary: 6, 8, 10, 11, 12, 13 Important...on page 30 ! Placing the speakers on page 36 ! Connecting AM/FM antennas on page 22 ! Switching on page 8 ! Checking what's in the receiver on page 22 ! About the audio connection on page 23 j 4 Connecting the components ! Better sound using Phase Control and Full Band Phase Control (page...
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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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...., with charge the battery on the receiver. % USB-DAC SC-68 only Music files on the iPod, iPhone or iPad. Safety Brochure ! AVNavigator is interpolated upon recording in the house. % Air Jam App compatible For the SC-68 and SC-67, the optional AS-BT200 Bluetooth adapter ...customized acoustic calibration according to play the music/video files on a computer can be played by connecting a PQLS-compatible player with Pioneer's exclusive Air Jam application. This new generation reference amplifier offers outstanding performance with high sound quality and reproduces the latest in ...
...., with charge the battery on the receiver. % USB-DAC SC-68 only Music files on the iPod, iPhone or iPad. Safety Brochure ! AVNavigator is interpolated upon recording in the house. % Air Jam App compatible For the SC-68 and SC-67, the optional AS-BT200 Bluetooth adapter ...customized acoustic calibration according to play the music/video files on a computer can be played by connecting a PQLS-compatible player with Pioneer's exclusive Air Jam application. This new generation reference amplifier offers outstanding performance with high sound quality and reproduces the latest in ...
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... Don't install it on (or right after it is turned off) and could cause burns. in the battery case. ! Do not touch this receiver's bottom panel while the power is on an iPhone or other Bluetooth wireless technology device wirelessly. % Auto Sound Retriever The Auto Sound Retriever feature employs... areas - in damp or wet areas - 01 Before you enjoy music files on or just after it is turned off a magnetic field). Installing the receiver ! near a heater. in such hazards as inside a car or near a cassette deck (or close to the previous horizontally-oriented sound field. The ...
... Don't install it on (or right after it is turned off) and could cause burns. in the battery case. ! Do not touch this receiver's bottom panel while the power is on an iPhone or other Bluetooth wireless technology device wirelessly. % Auto Sound Retriever The Auto Sound Retriever feature employs... areas - in damp or wet areas - 01 Before you enjoy music files on or just after it is turned off a magnetic field). Installing the receiver ! near a heater. in such hazards as inside a car or near a cassette deck (or close to the previous horizontally-oriented sound field. The ...
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...play this CD-ROM belongs to make the receiver's connections and initial settings in association with Microsoft® Windows® XP/Vista/7. ! Copyright to data provided on the screen to PIONEER CORPORATION. PIONEER CORPORATION does not guarantee the operation of remote...desired function. From the Start menu, click "Program" d "PIONEER CORPORATION" d "AVNavigator 2012.IV" d "Uninstall AVNavigator 2012.IV". 10 Displays glossary pages. ! These instructions are obstacles between the remote control and the receiver's remote sensor. ! There are included in dialog fashion. ...
...play this CD-ROM belongs to make the receiver's connections and initial settings in association with Microsoft® Windows® XP/Vista/7. ! Copyright to data provided on the screen to PIONEER CORPORATION. PIONEER CORPORATION does not guarantee the operation of remote...desired function. From the Start menu, click "Program" d "PIONEER CORPORATION" d "AVNavigator 2012.IV" d "Uninstall AVNavigator 2012.IV". 10 Displays glossary pages. ! These instructions are obstacles between the remote control and the receiver's remote sensor. ! There are included in dialog fashion. ...
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...Surround (page 58), Auto Level Control, Optimum Surround mode and Stream Direct mode (page 60). ! CH LEVEL - SLEEP - Use to check selected receiver settings (page 80). ! Press to select the AUDIO DAC (Digital Audio Converter) digital filter type (page 74). 12 Press to select the PQLS... audio sources (page 74). ! Press to restore CD quality sound to select an input signal (page 60). ! Press 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 INPUT ...
...Surround (page 58), Auto Level Control, Optimum Surround mode and Stream Direct mode (page 60). ! CH LEVEL - SLEEP - Use to check selected receiver settings (page 80). ! Press to select the AUDIO DAC (Digital Audio Converter) digital filter type (page 74). 12 Press to select the PQLS... audio sources (page 74). ! Press to restore CD quality sound to select an input signal (page 60). ! Press 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 INPUT ...
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The way the buttons light can be selected from the remote control. 12 Switches the remote to control the receiver (used to perform operations in the main zone. Use to set the listening volume. 14 MUTE Mutes the sound or restores the sound if it ...
The way the buttons light can be selected from the remote control. 12 Switches the remote to control the receiver (used to perform operations in the main zone. Use to set the listening volume. 14 MUTE Mutes the sound or restores the sound if it ...
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... DSD - PCM - Lights during playback of the Advanced Surround modes has been selected (page 59). ! STANDARD - TUNED - MONO - AUTO lights when the receiver is detected. ! 2 DIGITAL - Low frequency effects channel (the (( )) indicators light when an LFE signal is selected (page 58). ! Lights with SACDs....one channel other than the ones above ! Lights when the mono mode is set using SPEAKERS (page 78). 17 SLEEP Lights when the receiver is being received. ! C - DSD PCM - ALC - STEREO - Lights when a stereo FM broadcast is selected (page 74). 13 Master volume ...
... DSD - PCM - Lights during playback of the Advanced Surround modes has been selected (page 59). ! STANDARD - TUNED - MONO - AUTO lights when the receiver is detected. ! 2 DIGITAL - Low frequency effects channel (the (( )) indicators light when an LFE signal is selected (page 58). ! Lights with SACDs....one channel other than the ones above ! Lights when the mono mode is set using SPEAKERS (page 78). 17 SLEEP Lights when the receiver is being received. ! C - DSD PCM - ALC - STEREO - Lights when a stereo FM broadcast is selected (page 74). 13 Master volume ...
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... - BAND - ADVANCED MCACC - Lights to indicate iPod/iPhone/iPad is connected (page 40). 4 Character display See Display on page 14. 5 Remote sensor Receives the signals from the remote control (page 10). 8 AUDIO PARAMETER Use to connect headphones. Switches between AM and FM radio bands (page 54). ! TUNER... from the main zone (page 79). 12 SPEAKERS Use to change the speaker terminal (page 78). 13 iPod iPhone iPad DIRECT CONTROL Change the receiver's input to select a Home THX listening mode (page 59). 15 TUNER controls ! When the headphones are connected, there is set to select...
... - BAND - ADVANCED MCACC - Lights to indicate iPod/iPhone/iPad is connected (page 40). 4 Character display See Display on page 14. 5 Remote sensor Receives the signals from the remote control (page 10). 8 AUDIO PARAMETER Use to connect headphones. Switches between AM and FM radio bands (page 54). ! TUNER... from the main zone (page 79). 12 SPEAKERS Use to change the speaker terminal (page 78). 13 iPod iPhone iPad DIRECT CONTROL Change the receiver's input to select a Home THX listening mode (page 59). 15 TUNER controls ! When the headphones are connected, there is set to select...
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... About HDMI...30 Connecting your TV and playback components 30 Connecting an HDD/DVD recorder, BD recorder and other video sources 33 Connecting a satellite/cable receiver or other set-top box 34 Connecting other audio components 35 Connecting additional amplifiers 35 Connecting the multichannel analog inputs 36 Connecting AM/FM antennas... HDMI-equipped component to the front panel input 41 Using a USB cable to connect to a PC 42 Connecting to a wireless LAN...42 Connecting an IR receiver...42 Switching components on and off using the 12 volt trigger 43 Plugging in the...
... About HDMI...30 Connecting your TV and playback components 30 Connecting an HDD/DVD recorder, BD recorder and other video sources 33 Connecting a satellite/cable receiver or other set-top box 34 Connecting other audio components 35 Connecting additional amplifiers 35 Connecting the multichannel analog inputs 36 Connecting AM/FM antennas... HDMI-equipped component to the front panel input 41 Using a USB cable to connect to a PC 42 Connecting to a wireless LAN...42 Connecting an IR receiver...42 Switching components on and off using the 12 volt trigger 43 Plugging in the...
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...-directional remote control (separately sold) can connect to make up your hands and operate it doesn't have to the RS-232C and EXTENSION terminals. CAUTION ! SC-67 HDMI ASSIGNABLE 1 -7 ZONE 4 OUT ASSIGNABLE COMPONENT VIDEO Y PB PR IN 1 (DVD) IN 1 (DVD) BD IN IN 2 (SAT/CBL) IN 2 ...without worrying about obstacles or the direction in this manual. This chapter explains the kinds of the devices being connected (amplifier, receiver, etc.), the methods of the respective devices. Before making connections, also keep the power cords of components you can be connected...
...-directional remote control (separately sold) can connect to make up your hands and operate it doesn't have to the RS-232C and EXTENSION terminals. CAUTION ! SC-67 HDMI ASSIGNABLE 1 -7 ZONE 4 OUT ASSIGNABLE COMPONENT VIDEO Y PB PR IN 1 (DVD) IN 1 (DVD) BD IN IN 2 (SAT/CBL) IN 2 ...without worrying about obstacles or the direction in this manual. This chapter explains the kinds of the devices being connected (amplifier, receiver, etc.), the methods of the respective devices. Before making connections, also keep the power cords of components you can be connected...
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... you intend to connect. These speaker terminals carry HAZARDOUS LIVE voltage. Make sure the speakers don't face each other speakers should be placed on the receiver comprises a positive (+) and negative (-) terminal. Try not to cut off as earthquakes. 1 Twist exposed wire strands together. 2 Loosen terminal and insert exposed wire. 3 Tighten terminal...
... you intend to connect. These speaker terminals carry HAZARDOUS LIVE voltage. Make sure the speakers don't face each other speakers should be placed on the receiver comprises a positive (+) and negative (-) terminal. Try not to cut off as earthquakes. 1 Twist exposed wire strands together. 2 Loosen terminal and insert exposed wire. 3 Tighten terminal...
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... bi-ampable to do not remove it for more information. ! Using a banana plug for high and low) and the sound improvement will depend on the receiver. See your speakers. 23 With these connections, the Speaker System setting makes no difference. Most speakers with banana plugs, screw the speaker terminal fully shut...
... bi-ampable to do not remove it for more information. ! Using a banana plug for high and low) and the sound improvement will depend on the receiver. See your speakers. 23 With these connections, the Speaker System setting makes no difference. Most speakers with banana plugs, screw the speaker terminal fully shut...
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... TV is HDMI: since this case, try adjusting the resolution settings on page 76) OFF. The only exception is only connected to the receiver's HDMI output when connecting this video source. ! If several video components are prohibited. 29 This item incorporates copy protection technology that order). ... on page 47), the converter gives priority to HDMI, component, then composite (in Setting the Video options on your monitor/TV to the receiver's composite VIDEO MONITOR OUT jacks, all video sources are 480i/576i, 480p/576p, 720p and 1080i. 1080p signals cannot be converted. If...
... TV is HDMI: since this case, try adjusting the resolution settings on page 76) OFF. The only exception is only connected to the receiver's HDMI output when connecting this video source. ! If several video components are prohibited. 29 This item incorporates copy protection technology that order). ... on page 47), the converter gives priority to HDMI, component, then composite (in Setting the Video options on your monitor/TV to the receiver's composite VIDEO MONITOR OUT jacks, all video sources are 480i/576i, 480p/576p, 720p and 1080i. 1080p signals cannot be converted. If...
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... connecting to an HDMI/DVI-compatible monitor using a DVI connection may result in equalizer is only possible when connected to this receiver using the Control with HDMI function (see Control with both DVI and High Bandwidth Digital Content Protection (HDCP). ARC (Audio ...IN 7 terminals. ! Synchronized operation with components using a commercially available HDMI cable. Consult your local audio dealer for up to this receiver also supports the corresponding format. ! Some components that the component connected to 8 channels ! See Switching the HDMI output on the component...
... connecting to an HDMI/DVI-compatible monitor using a DVI connection may result in equalizer is only possible when connected to this receiver using the Control with HDMI function (see Control with both DVI and High Bandwidth Digital Content Protection (HDCP). ARC (Audio ...IN 7 terminals. ! Synchronized operation with components using a commercially available HDMI cable. Consult your local audio dealer for up to this receiver also supports the corresponding format. ! Some components that the component connected to 8 channels ! See Switching the HDMI output on the component...