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... away in a safe place for future reference. After you start Checking what's in the box 6 Loading the batteries 6 Installing the receiver 6 Ventilation 6 04 Controls and displays Front panel 26 Operating range of remote control 27 Display 28 Remote control 30 02 5 minute ...Introduction to home theater 8 Listening to Surround Sound 8 Automatically setting up for buying this Pioneer product. Please read through these operating instructions so you for surround sound (MCACC 9 Other problems when using the Auto MCACC Setup 11 Better sound using Phase Control 11 03 Connecting up ...
... away in a safe place for future reference. After you start Checking what's in the box 6 Loading the batteries 6 Installing the receiver 6 Ventilation 6 04 Controls and displays Front panel 26 Operating range of remote control 27 Display 28 Remote control 30 02 5 minute ...Introduction to home theater 8 Listening to Surround Sound 8 Automatically setting up for buying this Pioneer product. Please read through these operating instructions so you for surround sound (MCACC 9 Other problems when using the Auto MCACC Setup 11 Better sound using Phase Control 11 03 Connecting up ...
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...together. • Insert the plus and minus sides of the batteries properly according to the marks in the battery case. • Batteries with the sound. - on the following precautions: • Never use of batteries may have hot fumes or oils (such as leakage and bursting. in damp or... When installing this unit, make sure to leave space around the unit for batteries) These symbols are very dusty - Observe the following places: - Receiver 60 cm (24 inches) It can cause batteries to improve heat dispersal (at least 60 cm (24 in places where there is provided between the...
...together. • Insert the plus and minus sides of the batteries properly according to the marks in the battery case. • Batteries with the sound. - on the following precautions: • Never use of batteries may have hot fumes or oils (such as leakage and bursting. in damp or... When installing this unit, make sure to leave space around the unit for batteries) These symbols are very dusty - Observe the following places: - Receiver 60 cm (24 inches) It can cause batteries to improve heat dispersal (at least 60 cm (24 in places where there is provided between the...
Owner's Manual
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... possibilities (like you're in the default settings. • Be sure to complete all . Make sure you've set up for surround sound (MCACC) on page 14 to do this . This receiver will have your system hooked up using a digital connection from a home theater system depends not only on the...a big effect on your TV to this . 8 En Place your speakers as shown below for realistic surround sound, but also on this receiver. In most cases, you can simply leave the receiver in the middle of the action or concert. Connect the additional amplifier to the PRE OUT SURROUND BACK outputs...
... possibilities (like you're in the default settings. • Be sure to complete all . Make sure you've set up for surround sound (MCACC) on page 14 to do this . This receiver will have your system hooked up using a digital connection from a home theater system depends not only on the...a big effect on your TV to this . 8 En Place your speakers as shown below for realistic surround sound, but also on this receiver. In most cases, you can simply leave the receiver in the middle of the action or concert. Connect the additional amplifier to the PRE OUT SURROUND BACK outputs...
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...• The test tones used in the Auto MCACC Setup are output at any time, the receiver automatically exits and no obstacles between the speakers and the microphone. If you want multichannel surround sound. 3 • The screensaver automatically starts after pressing ENTER. See Listening to your system on ...account ambient noise, speaker size and distance, and tests for system setup. 4 MIC IN blinks when the microphone is showing in surround sound on the receiver and your particular room. Use and ENTER on the remote to set your BD/DVD player to do this) if you cancel the...
...• The test tones used in the Auto MCACC Setup are output at any time, the receiver automatically exits and no obstacles between the speakers and the microphone. If you want multichannel surround sound. 3 • The screensaver automatically starts after pressing ENTER. See Listening to your system on ...account ambient noise, speaker size and distance, and tests for system setup. 4 MIC IN blinks when the microphone is showing in surround sound on the receiver and your particular room. Use and ENTER on the remote to set your BD/DVD player to do this) if you cancel the...
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... displayed on -screen should reflect the actual speakers you 're finished, go to the next step. The configuration shown on -screen while the receiver outputs test tones to determine the speakers present in step 8, the Auto MCACC setup will end up . • See below . When you have.... delay and room characteristics into account) and generally does not need to be a problem with different size settings. This setting should give you excellent surround sound from the listening position. Front [ YES ] Center [ YES ] Surr [ YES ] Surr. If selecting RETRY doesn't fix the problem, turn off...
... displayed on -screen should reflect the actual speakers you 're finished, go to the next step. The configuration shown on -screen while the receiver outputs test tones to determine the speakers present in step 8, the Auto MCACC setup will end up . • See below . When you have.... delay and room characteristics into account) and generally does not need to be a problem with different size settings. This setting should give you excellent surround sound from the listening position. Front [ YES ] Center [ YES ] Surr [ YES ] Surr. If selecting RETRY doesn't fix the problem, turn off...
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... F F Listening position ? Set your listening position. When the MULTI IN input is a very important factor in increased amplitude, clarity and presence of the sound signal. RECEIVER INPUT SELECT SOURCE RECEIVER ZONE 2 ON/OFF TV CONTROL INPUT BD TV DVR HDD 1 DVD 2 VCR DISPLAY 3 S.RETRIEVER EQ CH SELECT SLEEP 4 5 6 CH SB CH PHASE 7 ... Auto MCACC Setup. With the Phase Control mode switched on . - If two waveforms are assigned to ON on this type of the original sound (see illustration below ). At least in theory, however, this receiver depends on phase correction.
... F F Listening position ? Set your listening position. When the MULTI IN input is a very important factor in increased amplitude, clarity and presence of the sound signal. RECEIVER INPUT SELECT SOURCE RECEIVER ZONE 2 ON/OFF TV CONTROL INPUT BD TV DVR HDD 1 DVD 2 VCR DISPLAY 3 S.RETRIEVER EQ CH SELECT SLEEP 4 5 6 CH SB CH PHASE 7 ... Auto MCACC Setup. With the Phase Control mode switched on . - If two waveforms are assigned to ON on this type of the original sound (see illustration below ). At least in theory, however, this receiver depends on phase correction.
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... signal does not appear on your TV or flat panel TV, try adjusting the resolution settings on your TV or flat panel TV (no sound will not be displayed. HDMI cables The HDMI cables transfers uncompressed digital video, as well as Digital Visual Interface (DVI) in the illustration).... the DeepColor and x.v.Color feature (x.v.Color is used to protect digital content transmitted and received by the transformers in Setting the Audio options on page 38 to THRU (THROUGH) and set -top boxes, and other AV devices. Important • Before making or changing connections, switch off the power and...
... signal does not appear on your TV or flat panel TV, try adjusting the resolution settings on your TV or flat panel TV (no sound will not be displayed. HDMI cables The HDMI cables transfers uncompressed digital video, as well as Digital Visual Interface (DVI) in the illustration).... the DeepColor and x.v.Color feature (x.v.Color is used to protect digital content transmitted and received by the transformers in Setting the Audio options on page 38 to THRU (THROUGH) and set -top boxes, and other AV devices. Important • Before making or changing connections, switch off the power and...
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This will allow you to play the sound from your BD/DVD player. 2 If your player also has a component video output, you can connect this too. In this case, you connected the TV ... shown below for the connection. • If your BD/DVD player has multichannel analog outputs, see The Input Assign menu on this receiver. See Using the component video jacks on page 19 for the connection.3 Connecting the multichannel analog outputs For DVD Audio and SACD playback, your BD/...
This will allow you to play the sound from your BD/DVD player. 2 If your player also has a component video output, you can connect this too. In this case, you connected the TV ... shown below for the connection. • If your BD/DVD player has multichannel analog outputs, see The Input Assign menu on this receiver. See Using the component video jacks on page 19 for the connection.3 Connecting the multichannel analog outputs For DVD Audio and SACD playback, your BD/...
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... connections. • Push down on the remote control. 03 Connecting up Connecting to access the front video connections. To improve reception and sound quality, connect external antennas (see Using external antennas on a flat surface and in a direction giving the best reception. 4 Connect the ...the AM loop antenna and the FM wire antenna as the AM loop antenna. b USB iPod VIDEO INPUT VIDEO L AUDIO R 2 ANTENNA 4 This receiver SPEAKERS MULTI-ZONE CONTROL ON/OFF USB iPod VIDEO INPUT VIDEO L AUDIO R MCACC SETUP MIC VIDEO L R AUDIO/VIDEO OUTPUT MASTER VOLUME AM LOOP ...
... connections. • Push down on the remote control. 03 Connecting up Connecting to access the front video connections. To improve reception and sound quality, connect external antennas (see Using external antennas on a flat surface and in a direction giving the best reception. 4 Connect the ...the AM loop antenna and the FM wire antenna as the AM loop antenna. b USB iPod VIDEO INPUT VIDEO L AUDIO R 2 ANTENNA 4 This receiver SPEAKERS MULTI-ZONE CONTROL ON/OFF USB iPod VIDEO INPUT VIDEO L AUDIO R MCACC SETUP MIC VIDEO L R AUDIO/VIDEO OUTPUT MASTER VOLUME AM LOOP ...
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The receiver will work with just two stereo speakers (the front speakers in the diagram) but everyone's home setup will vary. You can use the speakers connected ... select SPAB in the manner shown below. Simply connect the speakers you have in Switching the speaker system on page 25 for surround sound. Be sure to LARGE. 03 Connecting up Connecting the speakers A complete setup of six speakers (including the subwoofer) is best for the listening options with...
The receiver will work with just two stereo speakers (the front speakers in the diagram) but everyone's home setup will vary. You can use the speakers connected ... select SPAB in the manner shown below. Simply connect the speakers you have in Switching the speaker system on page 25 for surround sound. Be sure to LARGE. 03 Connecting up Connecting the speakers A complete setup of six speakers (including the subwoofer) is best for the listening options with...
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... page 23. • When the Surround back channel processing is connected to the unit and the surround back speakers are connected to get the best sound from the TV. • When placing speakers near the TV, we recommend using a center speaker, place the front speakers at equal distance from... your system. • The subwoofer can be more directly behind the listener than your speakers in this layout, sound is output from the TV. • If you put your ears and titled slight downward. Note 1 • This layout is available only when...
... page 23. • When the Surround back channel processing is connected to the unit and the surround back speakers are connected to get the best sound from the TV. • When placing speakers near the TV, we recommend using a center speaker, place the front speakers at equal distance from... your system. • The subwoofer can be more directly behind the listener than your speakers in this layout, sound is output from the TV. • If you put your ears and titled slight downward. Note 1 • This layout is available only when...
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...SURROUND BACK PRE OUT (multichannel playback is not downmixed). 2 You can use speakers with a 7.1-channel system, the surround effect can weaken the surround sound effect. Press repeatedly to select a speaker system setting.1 SPEAKERS MULTI-ZONE CONTROL ON/OFF • SPAB - Doing so can be ... turning off the UP Mix function (see Setting the Up Mix function on page 42. However, if SPB is selected above, no sound is heard from the subwoofer (the LFE channel is possible). • SPB - Switching the speaker system Three speaker system settings are...
...SURROUND BACK PRE OUT (multichannel playback is not downmixed). 2 You can use speakers with a 7.1-channel system, the surround effect can weaken the surround sound effect. Press repeatedly to select a speaker system setting.1 SPEAKERS MULTI-ZONE CONTROL ON/OFF • SPAB - Doing so can be ... turning off the UP Mix function (see Setting the Up Mix function on page 42. However, if SPB is selected above, no sound is heard from the subwoofer (the LFE channel is possible). • SPB - Switching the speaker system Three speaker system settings are...
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... MIX indicator Lights when the UP MIX Setting is selected. Lights when one of the Advanced Surround modes has been selected (see Listening in surround sound on page 33 for more on this ). 13 ADV.S. Blinks when a digital audio signal is detected. English Deutsch Français Italiano Nederlands Españ...
... MIX indicator Lights when the UP MIX Setting is selected. Lights when one of the Advanced Surround modes has been selected (see Listening in surround sound on page 33 for more on this ). 13 ADV.S. Blinks when a digital audio signal is detected. English Deutsch Français Italiano Nederlands Españ...
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... tone controls for Standard decoding and to select an input signal (page 40). STEREO/A.L.C. 04 Controls and displays Remote control 1 RECEIVER INPUT SELECT SOURCE 2 12 ZONE 2 3 RECEIVER ON/OFF TV CONTROL INPUT 4 BD TV DVR 13 CD CD-R TUNER CH 5 VIDEO MULTI IN AUX iPod USB SIRIUS ...SIGNAL SEL VOL 6 BD MENU AUTO/ STEREO/ 7 DIRECT A.L.C. Also use this button to set up surround sound (page 41) or Audio parameters (page 38). ...
... tone controls for Standard decoding and to select an input signal (page 40). STEREO/A.L.C. 04 Controls and displays Remote control 1 RECEIVER INPUT SELECT SOURCE 2 12 ZONE 2 3 RECEIVER ON/OFF TV CONTROL INPUT 4 BD TV DVR 13 CD CD-R TUNER CH 5 VIDEO MULTI IN AUX iPod USB SIRIUS ...SIGNAL SEL VOL 6 BD MENU AUTO/ STEREO/ 7 DIRECT A.L.C. Also use this button to set up surround sound (page 41) or Audio parameters (page 38). ...
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...TUNER or SIRIUS first to access: iPod CTRL Switches between the iPod controls and the receiver controls (page 60). 9 TUNE /, PRESET /), ENTER Use the arrow buttons when setting up your surround sound system (page 41). Press iPod USB first to access: T.EDIT Memorizes stations for ... source button (for example BD, DVR or TV). HOME MENU Displays the HOME MENU screen. These buttons also function as described below. Press RECEIVER first to access: BASS -/+ Use to adjust Bass1 TRE -/+ Use to adjust Treble1 Press TV first to access: ANT Use to select the...
...TUNER or SIRIUS first to access: iPod CTRL Switches between the iPod controls and the receiver controls (page 60). 9 TUNE /, PRESET /), ENTER Use the arrow buttons when setting up your surround sound system (page 41). Press iPod USB first to access: T.EDIT Memorizes stations for ... source button (for example BD, DVR or TV). HOME MENU Displays the HOME MENU screen. These buttons also function as described below. Press RECEIVER first to access: BASS -/+ Use to adjust Bass1 TRE -/+ Use to adjust Treble1 Press TV first to access: ANT Use to select the...
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... any time by selecting an input source. 17 SHIFT Press to the TV button. Use to switch on/off the power of time before the receiver switches into standby (30 min - 60 min - 90 min - PHASE Press to adjust the volume on the remote. MIDNIGHT Switches to set the ...listening volume. 15 MUTE Mutes/unmutes the sound. 16 DISPLAY Switches the display of this ). Use to switch on /off Phase Control (page 11). Off). Use to Midnight or Loudness listening ...
... any time by selecting an input source. 17 SHIFT Press to the TV button. Use to switch on/off the power of time before the receiver switches into standby (30 min - 60 min - 90 min - PHASE Press to adjust the volume on the remote. MIDNIGHT Switches to set the ...listening volume. 15 MUTE Mutes/unmutes the sound. 16 DISPLAY Switches the display of this ). Use to switch on /off Phase Control (page 11). Off). Use to Midnight or Loudness listening ...
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.... Up to 5.1 channel sound, especially suited for more on these decoding formats). 2 For more options using NEO:6 CINEMA or DOLBY PLIIx MOVIE (see Listening in the display (it will automatically be available depending on the current source, setting and status of the receiver. If the source is ...and many features described in this section may not be selected and shows in DOLBY PLII MUSIC mode, there are decoded accordingly using this receiver, you can select from both surround back speakers. 33 En Note 1 Stereo surround (matrix) formats are three further parameters you can ...
.... Up to 5.1 channel sound, especially suited for more on these decoding formats). 2 For more options using NEO:6 CINEMA or DOLBY PLIIx MOVIE (see Listening in the display (it will automatically be available depending on the current source, setting and status of the receiver. If the source is ...and many features described in this section may not be selected and shows in DOLBY PLII MUSIC mode, there are decoded accordingly using this receiver, you can select from both surround back speakers. 33 En Note 1 Stereo surround (matrix) formats are three further parameters you can ...
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... like Dolby Digital Surround EX) • DTS-ES - AUTO/ STEREO/ DIRECT A.L.C. Designed for musical sources. • ADVANCED GAME - Gives multichannel sound to a stereo source, using two surround back speakers) • DOLBY PLIIx MUSIC - See Setting the Audio options on page 38 to adjust them.... provides pure decoding for rock and/or pop music. • UNPLUGGED - Allows you to music sources2 • DOLBY PRO LOGIC - 4.1 channel surround sound (sound from : • DOLBY PLIIx MOVIE - Allows you to 2-channel sources in NEO:6 CINEMA or NEO:6 MUSIC mode, you can adjust: C.WIDTH,...
... like Dolby Digital Surround EX) • DTS-ES - AUTO/ STEREO/ DIRECT A.L.C. Designed for musical sources. • ADVANCED GAME - Gives multichannel sound to a stereo source, using two surround back speakers) • DOLBY PLIIx MUSIC - See Setting the Audio options on page 38 to adjust them.... provides pure decoding for rock and/or pop music. • UNPLUGGED - Allows you to music sources2 • DOLBY PRO LOGIC - 4.1 channel surround sound (sound from : • DOLBY PLIIx MOVIE - Allows you to 2-channel sources in NEO:6 CINEMA or NEO:6 MUSIC mode, you can adjust: C.WIDTH,...
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... Front right speaker 35 En Listening in stereo above for more on this. • A.L.C. - Use to provide a rich surround sound effect directed to select Front Stage Surround Advance modes. • STEREO - STANDARD ADV SURR AUDIO TUNER EDIT MASTER • While ...audio player. Using Front Stage Surround Advance The Front Stage Surround Advance function allows you can still use the Midnight, Loudness, Phase Control, Sound Retriever and Tone functions. • A.L.C. - See Listening in Auto level control stereo mode. • F.S.S.ADVANCE - AUTO/ STEREO/ DIRECT...
... Front right speaker 35 En Listening in stereo above for more on this. • A.L.C. - Use to provide a rich surround sound effect directed to select Front Stage Surround Advance modes. • STEREO - STANDARD ADV SURR AUDIO TUNER EDIT MASTER • While ...audio player. Using Front Stage Surround Advance The Front Stage Surround Advance function allows you can still use the Midnight, Loudness, Phase Control, Sound Retriever and Tone functions. • A.L.C. - See Listening in Auto level control stereo mode. • F.S.S.ADVANCE - AUTO/ STEREO/ DIRECT...
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... the truest possible reproduction of sources other than PCM. The Sound Retriever feature employs new DSP technology that helps bring CD quality sound back to compressed 2-channel audio by restoring sound pressure and smoothing jagged artifacts left over after compression.3 RECEIVER INPUT SELECT SOURCE ZONE 2 RECEIVER ON/OFF TV CONTROL INPUT HDD 1 DVD 2 VCR DISPLAY...
... the truest possible reproduction of sources other than PCM. The Sound Retriever feature employs new DSP technology that helps bring CD quality sound back to compressed 2-channel audio by restoring sound pressure and smoothing jagged artifacts left over after compression.3 RECEIVER INPUT SELECT SOURCE ZONE 2 RECEIVER ON/OFF TV CONTROL INPUT HDD 1 DVD 2 VCR DISPLAY...