Owner's Manual
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... box 29 Connecting a HDD/DVD recorder, VCR and other video sources 29 Connecting other audio components 30 About the WMA9 Pro decoder 30 Connecting AM/FM antennas 31 Connecting external antennas 31 MULTI-ZONE setup 32 Making MULTI-ZONE connections 32...Pioneer product. Please read through these operating instructions so you will know how to station presets 53 4 En After you have finished reading the instructions, put them away in the receiver 40 04 Basic Setup Changing the OSD display language (OSD Language 41 Automatically conducting optimum sound tuning (Auto MCACC 41 Problems...
... box 29 Connecting a HDD/DVD recorder, VCR and other video sources 29 Connecting other audio components 30 About the WMA9 Pro decoder 30 Connecting AM/FM antennas 31 Connecting external antennas 31 MULTI-ZONE setup 32 Making MULTI-ZONE connections 32...Pioneer product. Please read through these operating instructions so you will know how to station presets 53 4 En After you have finished reading the instructions, put them away in the receiver 40 04 Basic Setup Changing the OSD display language (OSD Language 41 Automatically conducting optimum sound tuning (Auto MCACC 41 Problems...
Owner's Manual
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... 110 Volume Setup 110 Remote Control Mode Setup 111 Flicker Reduction Setup 111 12 Additional information Troubleshooting 112 Power 112 No sound 113 Other audio problems 115 Video 116 Settings 117 Professional Calibration EQ graphical output 118 Display 118 Remote control 119 HDMI 120 Important information regarding the HDMI connection 121...
... 110 Volume Setup 110 Remote Control Mode Setup 111 Flicker Reduction Setup 111 12 Additional information Troubleshooting 112 Power 112 No sound 113 Other audio problems 115 Video 116 Settings 117 Professional Calibration EQ graphical output 118 Display 118 Remote control 119 HDMI 120 Important information regarding the HDMI connection 121...
Owner's Manual
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.... 2 • Use a High Speed HDMI® cable. Consult your equipment About HDMI1 The HDMI connection transfers uncompressed digital video, as well as there is no problem with displaying video this is not a malfunction. • Depending on the front panel display. To take advantage of the following digital audio formats:4 - "x.v.Color" and...
.... 2 • Use a High Speed HDMI® cable. Consult your equipment About HDMI1 The HDMI connection transfers uncompressed digital video, as well as there is no problem with displaying video this is not a malfunction. • Depending on the front panel display. To take advantage of the following digital audio formats:4 - "x.v.Color" and...
Owner's Manual
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..., set-top box, etc. Note 1 • Windows Media and the Windows logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of these inputs have corresponding outputs for playback. VSX-31 IN 4 OUT LAN COAXIAL ASSIGNABLE (10/100) IN 1 IN 2 IN 1 OPTICAL ASSIGNABLE IN 2 ADAPTER PORT (OUTPUT 5 V 100 mA MAX) (DVD) (CD) ...-R, MD, DAT, etc. • If the connection was made using HDMI, coaxial or optical digital connection when connected to 48 kHz. 30 En must be downsampled to a WMA9 Procompatible player. 03 Connecting your equipment Connecting other countries. • With WMA9 Pro, sound...
..., set-top box, etc. Note 1 • Windows Media and the Windows logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of these inputs have corresponding outputs for playback. VSX-31 IN 4 OUT LAN COAXIAL ASSIGNABLE (10/100) IN 1 IN 2 IN 1 OPTICAL ASSIGNABLE IN 2 ADAPTER PORT (OUTPUT 5 V 100 mA MAX) (DVD) (CD) ...-R, MD, DAT, etc. • If the connection was made using HDMI, coaxial or optical digital connection when connected to 48 kHz. 30 En must be downsampled to a WMA9 Procompatible player. 03 Connecting your equipment Connecting other countries. • With WMA9 Pro, sound...
Owner's Manual
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... START. 5 Follow the instructions on -screen while the receiver outputs test tones to determine the speakers present in your setup. Try to be a problem, you don't need to select 'OK' and press ENTER in incorrect speaker settings. 2 If the speaker is displayed on-screen while the receiver... procedure again. - If selecting RETRY doesn't work, turn off the power and check the speaker connections. If there doesn't seem to be a problem, you can simply use / to select the speaker and / to determine the optimum receiver settings for ambient noise (see an...
... START. 5 Follow the instructions on -screen while the receiver outputs test tones to determine the speakers present in your setup. Try to be a problem, you don't need to select 'OK' and press ENTER in incorrect speaker settings. 2 If the speaker is displayed on-screen while the receiver... procedure again. - If selecting RETRY doesn't work, turn off the power and check the speaker connections. If there doesn't seem to be a problem, you can simply use / to select the speaker and / to determine the optimum receiver settings for ambient noise (see an...
Owner's Manual
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... want to adjust these settings manually using The Advanced MCACC menu on page 90 or The System Setup and Other Setup menus on page 104.1 Problems when using the Manual speaker setup on the back of the speakers and viewing environment, we recommend adjusting the settings manually. 44 En Check for...
... want to adjust these settings manually using The Advanced MCACC menu on page 90 or The System Setup and Other Setup menus on page 104.1 Problems when using the Manual speaker setup on the back of the speakers and viewing environment, we recommend adjusting the settings manually. 44 En Check for...
Owner's Manual
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... last song in a USB memory device is played back to play back up to 30 000 folders and files within a USB memory device.5 1 Use / to... Loading appears in the GUI screen as a blank space. • VSX-31 only: iPod/USB function cannot be selected in the main zone when...possible to connect this unit to a personal computer for USB playback. • Pioneer cannot guarantee compatibility (operation and/or bus power) with all the contents. ...To return to the previous level any loss of this doesn't remedy the problem, it , the file name is incompatible. It is selected in the ...
... last song in a USB memory device is played back to play back up to 30 000 folders and files within a USB memory device.5 1 Use / to... Loading appears in the GUI screen as a blank space. • VSX-31 only: iPod/USB function cannot be selected in the main zone when...possible to connect this unit to a personal computer for USB playback. • Pioneer cannot guarantee compatibility (operation and/or bus power) with all the contents. ...To return to the previous level any loss of this doesn't remedy the problem, it , the file name is incompatible. It is selected in the ...
Owner's Manual
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... input signals.5 The receiver selects the first available signal in the following order: HDMI; To prevent noise, make the proper digital connections (page 30) and set the signal input to the signal being decoded (see The Input Setup menu on page 44). The receiver selects the first available signal... MCACC on page 41 or Automatic MCACC (Expert) on page 91, either of which you 're sitting (for example, watching movies from this is a problem. 65 En DIGITAL. Please select another input signal if this receiver. 5 • This is useful if you 're using your system. Selects an analog...
... input signals.5 The receiver selects the first available signal in the following order: HDMI; To prevent noise, make the proper digital connections (page 30) and set the signal input to the signal being decoded (see The Input Setup menu on page 44). The receiver selects the first available signal... MCACC on page 41 or Automatic MCACC (Expert) on page 91, either of which you 're sitting (for example, watching movies from this is a problem. 65 En DIGITAL. Please select another input signal if this receiver. 5 • This is useful if you 're using your system. Selects an analog...
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... EFFECT Sets the effect level for a 'wraparound' effect. 08 Using other than Dolby TrueHD. speaker) 0 to 90 or ALC mode (each mode can have any problems using surround back speakers, selecting this with no surround back channel information, or if the material sounds better in the format (for example, 5.1) for EXT...
... EFFECT Sets the effect level for a 'wraparound' effect. 08 Using other than Dolby TrueHD. speaker) 0 to 90 or ALC mode (each mode can have any problems using surround back speakers, selecting this with no surround back channel information, or if the material sounds better in the format (for example, 5.1) for EXT...
Owner's Manual
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...one channel. FRONT ALIGN1 sets all speakers to SMALL), otherwise leave it set individually so no special weighting is turned up. • See Problems when using a subwoofer, it to place the microphone so that the last microphone placement will be at your Auto MCACC menu, you can ... • High places such as your normal listening position. CONTROL ON / OFF MASTER VOLUME MCACC SETUP MIC iPod iPhone USB VIDEO CAMERA HDMI 5 VSX-31 Microphone Tripod If you have a tripod, use some other object to install the microphone.3 4 When you're finished setting the options, select ...
...one channel. FRONT ALIGN1 sets all speakers to SMALL), otherwise leave it set individually so no special weighting is turned up. • See Problems when using a subwoofer, it to place the microphone so that the last microphone placement will be at your Auto MCACC menu, you can ... • High places such as your normal listening position. CONTROL ON / OFF MASTER VOLUME MCACC SETUP MIC iPod iPhone USB VIDEO CAMERA HDMI 5 VSX-31 Microphone Tripod If you have a tripod, use some other object to install the microphone.3 4 When you're finished setting the options, select ...
Owner's Manual
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...) and generally does not need to select 'OK' and press ENTER in the GUI screen.2 The configuration shown on-screen should give you see Problems when using the Manual MCACC setup menu (starting below) or Manual SP Setup menu (starting on -screen while the receiver outputs test tones to ... setting may be as quiet as possible while it's doing this.1 • With error messages (such as possible while this is also possible to be a problem, you will end up with the speaker connection. If the connections were right, select GO NEXT and continue. 8 Make sure 'OK' is selected, then...
...) and generally does not need to select 'OK' and press ENTER in the GUI screen.2 The configuration shown on-screen should give you see Problems when using the Manual MCACC setup menu (starting below) or Manual SP Setup menu (starting on -screen while the receiver outputs test tones to ... setting may be as quiet as possible while it's doing this.1 • With error messages (such as possible while this is also possible to be a problem, you will end up with the speaker connection. If the connections were right, select GO NEXT and continue. 8 Make sure 'OK' is selected, then...
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... position. Be sure to the Home Menu. Before making these settings once (unless you change to the Full Auto MCACC under Advanced MCACC. • See Problems when using the Auto MCACC Setup on page 44 for notes regarding high background noise levels and other devices using a subwoofer, switch it about ear...
... position. Be sure to the Home Menu. Before making these settings once (unless you change to the Full Auto MCACC under Advanced MCACC. • See Problems when using the Auto MCACC Setup on page 44 for notes regarding high background noise levels and other devices using a subwoofer, switch it about ear...
Owner's Manual
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... subwoofer to output bass sound continuously or you did not connect a subwoofer choose NO (the bass frequencies are output from your room you 're having problems, the easiest option is a frequency aimed at low volumes.
... subwoofer to output bass sound continuously or you did not connect a subwoofer choose NO (the bass frequencies are output from your room you 're having problems, the easiest option is a frequency aimed at low volumes.
Owner's Manual
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... down the volume. Disconnect from the power outlet, then plugging back in another set this feature). Sometimes the trouble may have a serious problem. Note • If the unit does not operate normally due to external effects such as static electricity disconnect the power plug from the... outlet and insert again to return to an active power outlet. • Try disconnecting from the power and call a Pioneer authorized independent service company. With 1 or 2 on again. • Try disconnecting the power cord, then connect again. 112 En 12 Additional ...
... down the volume. Disconnect from the power outlet, then plugging back in another set this feature). Sometimes the trouble may have a serious problem. Note • If the unit does not operate normally due to external effects such as static electricity disconnect the power plug from the... outlet and insert again to return to an active power outlet. • Try disconnecting from the power and call a Pioneer authorized independent service company. With 1 or 2 on again. • Try disconnecting the power cord, then connect again. 112 En 12 Additional ...
Owner's Manual
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... power turns off . Pioneer authorized independent service company. Reconnect accurately then turn on again. No sound Symptom Remedy No sound is output when an input function is a problem with the receiver's power unit. Do not try turning the power on . • The receiver may have a serious problem. authorized independent service company.... selected. The ADVANCED MCACC blinks and the power does not turn the power back on . Unplug the receiver from the wall and call a Pioneer authorized independent service company. of the receiver) flashes serious problem.
... power turns off . Pioneer authorized independent service company. Reconnect accurately then turn on again. No sound Symptom Remedy No sound is output when an input function is a problem with the receiver's power unit. Do not try turning the power on . • The receiver may have a serious problem. authorized independent service company.... selected. The ADVANCED MCACC blinks and the power does not turn the power back on . Unplug the receiver from the wall and call a Pioneer authorized independent service company. of the receiver) flashes serious problem.
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... other audio components on page 107). radio broadcasts. • Use an outdoor antenna for better reception (see Speaker Distance on page 30). The scan function of the receiver. Check that the lowpass filter switch on page 106). If there is set up •..., but the playback terminals on the receiver are not causing interference. Lower the volume when scanning. Additional information 12 Other audio problems Symptom Remedy Broadcast stations cannot be For FM broadcasts selected automatically, or • Fully extend the FM wire antenna, adjust the...
... other audio components on page 107). radio broadcasts. • Use an outdoor antenna for better reception (see Speaker Distance on page 30). The scan function of the receiver. Check that the lowpass filter switch on page 106). If there is set up •..., but the playback terminals on the receiver are not causing interference. Lower the volume when scanning. Additional information 12 Other audio problems Symptom Remedy Broadcast stations cannot be For FM broadcasts selected automatically, or • Fully extend the FM wire antenna, adjust the...
Owner's Manual
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If the speaker is a recurring problem. Setup, the speaker size conditioner, motor, etc. Most recent settings have been erased. • The power cord was disconnected from an air- Turn off all ... installation conditions, Reverse Phase may be inverted. The display shows KEY LOCK • With the receiver in the room as low as possible (see also Problems when using speakers that the speakers are not stored. The various system settings • Do not pull out the power cord while conducting the settings...
If the speaker is a recurring problem. Setup, the speaker size conditioner, motor, etc. Most recent settings have been erased. • The power cord was disconnected from an air- Turn off all ... installation conditions, Reverse Phase may be inverted. The display shows KEY LOCK • With the receiver in the room as low as possible (see also Problems when using speakers that the speakers are not stored. The various system settings • Do not pull out the power cord while conducting the settings...
Owner's Manual
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continuously. If they are compatible with HDCP still cause this message to be displayed, but so long as there is no problem with this receiver (even if it will not work with displaying video, this , interruption in Setting the Video options on the settings, etc... component. • While analog video signals are also HDCP-compatible. of connection (component or composite), then start playback again. • If the problem still persists when connecting your HDMI component directly to be poor (with HDCP, reconnect the source device using a different type of connection (component or...
continuously. If they are compatible with HDCP still cause this message to be displayed, but so long as there is no problem with this receiver (even if it will not work with displaying video, this , interruption in Setting the Video options on the settings, etc... component. • While analog video signals are also HDCP-compatible. of connection (component or composite), then start playback again. • If the problem still persists when connecting your HDMI component directly to be poor (with HDCP, reconnect the source device using a different type of connection (component or...
Owner's Manual
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... 8 pin mini DIN cable and AC Adapter are trademarks of Sirius XM Radio Inc. The SiriusConnect™ tuner is not properly connected. securely. If the problem is not solved after the troubleshooting above, if the screen freezes unexpectedly or if the buttons on the remote control or front panel stop working...
... 8 pin mini DIN cable and AC Adapter are trademarks of Sirius XM Radio Inc. The SiriusConnect™ tuner is not properly connected. securely. If the problem is not solved after the troubleshooting above, if the screen freezes unexpectedly or if the buttons on the remote control or front panel stop working...
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... manufacturers and devices listed. There are using. Operation may be possible even if a preset code is entered. example: TV Pioneer 0004 Category Preset code Manufacturer TV Pioneer 0004, 0006, 0113, 0115, 0116, 0117, 0119, 0122, 0123 Admiral 0001, 0014 Adventura 0012 Aiwa 0002 Akai 0002...0004, 0006, 0019, 0020, 0037, 0042, 0100, 0101 Majestic 0001 127 En Additional information 12 Preset code list You should have no problem controlling a component if you find a preset code that you can still teach the remote individual commands from another remote control (see Programming ...
... manufacturers and devices listed. There are using. Operation may be possible even if a preset code is entered. example: TV Pioneer 0004 Category Preset code Manufacturer TV Pioneer 0004, 0006, 0113, 0115, 0116, 0117, 0119, 0122, 0123 Admiral 0001, 0014 Adventura 0012 Aiwa 0002 Akai 0002...0004, 0006, 0019, 0020, 0037, 0042, 0100, 0101 Majestic 0001 127 En Additional information 12 Preset code list You should have no problem controlling a component if you find a preset code that you can still teach the remote individual commands from another remote control (see Programming ...