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... or direct sunlight (or strong artificial light) D3-4-2-1-7c_A_En WARNING To prevent a fire hazard, do not place any interference received, including interference that to unplug it from the AC outlet to radio communications. Since the power cord serves as newspapers, ... can be determined by turning the equipment off all power. Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. - Product Name: AUDIO/VIDEO MULTI-CHANNEL RECEIVER Model Number: SC-09TX Responsible Party Name: PIONEER ELECTRONICS SERVICE, INC. To prevent fire hazard, the openings should also be blocked ...
... or direct sunlight (or strong artificial light) D3-4-2-1-7c_A_En WARNING To prevent a fire hazard, do not place any interference received, including interference that to unplug it from the AC outlet to radio communications. Since the power cord serves as newspapers, ... can be determined by turning the equipment off all power. Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. - Product Name: AUDIO/VIDEO MULTI-CHANNEL RECEIVER Model Number: SC-09TX Responsible Party Name: PIONEER ELECTRONICS SERVICE, INC. To prevent fire hazard, the openings should also be blocked ...
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...Bi-amp connections 12 7.2-channel + Zone 2 connections 12 7.2-channel + speaker B connections 12 Automatically setting up for buying this Pioneer product. Thank you have finished reading the instructions, put them away in stereo 38 Using Front Stage Surround Advance 38 Using ...audio sources 27 Connecting a component to the front panel inputs . . . 27 Installing your speaker system 28 Connecting the speakers 29 Placing the speakers 29 THX speaker system setup 30 Connecting antennas 30 AM loop antenna 31 FM wire antenna 31 Connecting external antennas 31 Plugging in the receiver...
...Bi-amp connections 12 7.2-channel + Zone 2 connections 12 7.2-channel + speaker B connections 12 Automatically setting up for buying this Pioneer product. Thank you have finished reading the instructions, put them away in stereo 38 Using Front Stage Surround Advance 38 Using ...audio sources 27 Connecting a component to the front panel inputs . . . 27 Installing your speaker system 28 Connecting the speakers 29 Placing the speakers 29 THX speaker system setup 30 Connecting antennas 30 AM loop antenna 31 FM wire antenna 31 Connecting external antennas 31 Plugging in the receiver...
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...receiver with a Pioneer plasma display . . . 75 Using the SR+ mode with a Pioneer plasma display . . . 76 Connecting a PC for Advanced MCACC output . . . . . 77 Advanced MCACC output using your PC 77 09 Playback with HOME MEDIA GALLERY inputs Enjoying the Home Media Gallery 78 Usable free media servers 78 PlaysForSure 78 DLNA CERTIFIED™ Audio...Gallery version 94 Glossary 95 Default Gateway 95 DHCP (Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol) Server 95 DLNA (Digital Living Network Alliance 95 DNS (Domain Name Service) Server 95 Ethernet 95 IP (Internet Protocol) Address 95 LAN Cable ...
...receiver with a Pioneer plasma display . . . 75 Using the SR+ mode with a Pioneer plasma display . . . 76 Connecting a PC for Advanced MCACC output . . . . . 77 Advanced MCACC output using your PC 77 09 Playback with HOME MEDIA GALLERY inputs Enjoying the Home Media Gallery 78 Usable free media servers 78 PlaysForSure 78 DLNA CERTIFIED™ Audio...Gallery version 94 Glossary 95 Default Gateway 95 DHCP (Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol) Server 95 DLNA (Digital Living Network Alliance 95 DNS (Domain Name Service) Server 95 Ethernet 95 IP (Internet Protocol) Address 95 LAN Cable ...
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... control function is set to ON 131 HOME MEDIA GALLERY messages 131 Surround sound formats 133 Dolby 133 DTS 134 Windows Media Audio 9 Professional 134 About THX 135 About Neural - THX Surround 136 About XM 136 About open source related licenses 137 Listening ... pattern (Display Image 105 12 Using other Pioneer components with this unit's sensor 118 14 Additional information Speaker Setting Guide 119 Positional relationship between speakers and monitor 121 Troubleshooting 122 Power 122 No sound 122 Other audio problems 123 Video 124 Settings 125 Professional Calibration...
... control function is set to ON 131 HOME MEDIA GALLERY messages 131 Surround sound formats 133 Dolby 133 DTS 134 Windows Media Audio 9 Professional 134 About THX 135 About Neural - THX Surround 136 About XM 136 About open source related licenses 137 Listening ... pattern (Display Image 105 12 Using other Pioneer components with this unit's sensor 118 14 Additional information Speaker Setting Guide 119 Positional relationship between speakers and monitor 121 Troubleshooting 122 Power 122 No sound 122 Other audio problems 123 Video 124 Settings 125 Professional Calibration...
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... for more on this process. See Listening to your TV and DVD player. After the following quick setup, you can simply leave the receiver in the default settings in Positioning and connecting the speakers on page 11. 3 Connect your system on page 36 for realistic surround sound,...speaker setup. Simple Home Theater Guide 02 Chapter 2: Simple Home Theater Guide Introduction to home theater Home theater refers to the use of multiple audio tracks to create a surround sound effect, making you feel like listening to a CD with multichannel surround sound) are several other sound options you...
... for more on this process. See Listening to your TV and DVD player. After the following quick setup, you can simply leave the receiver in the default settings in Positioning and connecting the speakers on page 11. 3 Connect your system on page 36 for realistic surround sound,...speaker setup. Simple Home Theater Guide 02 Chapter 2: Simple Home Theater Guide Introduction to home theater Home theater refers to the use of multiple audio tracks to create a surround sound effect, making you feel like listening to a CD with multichannel surround sound) are several other sound options you...
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... listening rooms: Suited to all reproduced with high quality (bi-amp). Fewer speakers are five speaker layout/usage patterns, as SACD and DVD Audio discs. Speakers used in movie theaters. For either pattern, the optimum playback environment can be used : Total maximum 9 (2 front, 1 center... with the connections, settings and playback operations.1 Once you have enough speaker cables, select the pattern you do not have decided on this receiver it is even possible to connect 9.2 channels. With 9.1-channel (or 9.2-channel) connections, two surround speakers are used : Total 7 ...
... listening rooms: Suited to all reproduced with high quality (bi-amp). Fewer speakers are five speaker layout/usage patterns, as SACD and DVD Audio discs. Speakers used in movie theaters. For either pattern, the optimum playback environment can be used : Total maximum 9 (2 front, 1 center... with the connections, settings and playback operations.1 Once you have enough speaker cables, select the pattern you do not have decided on this receiver it is even possible to connect 9.2 channels. With 9.1-channel (or 9.2-channel) connections, two surround speakers are used : Total 7 ...
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... SPEAKERS AUTO SURROUND /STREAM DIRECT (ST) ENTER (ST) VIDEO/GAME 2 INPUT MCACC PHONES SETUP MIC SETUP (TUNE) RETURN S-VIDEO VIDEO L AUDIO R DIGITAL IN The Auto MCACC display appears once the microphone is displayed. 13 En Select CUSTOM to Surround Sound above indicates (in step 6. ...Simply choose an unused preset for more on this .5 If no obstacles between the speakers and the microphone. • Push down on -screen while the receiver outputs test tones to [ M1. Auto MCACC Output Setup [ Normal - 5 5 . 0dB ] Save SYMMETRY to determine the speakers present in the...
... SPEAKERS AUTO SURROUND /STREAM DIRECT (ST) ENTER (ST) VIDEO/GAME 2 INPUT MCACC PHONES SETUP MIC SETUP (TUNE) RETURN S-VIDEO VIDEO L AUDIO R DIGITAL IN The Auto MCACC display appears once the microphone is displayed. 13 En Select CUSTOM to Surround Sound above indicates (in step 6. ...Simply choose an unused preset for more on this .5 If no obstacles between the speakers and the microphone. • Push down on -screen while the receiver outputs test tones to [ M1. Auto MCACC Output Setup [ Normal - 5 5 . 0dB ] Save SYMMETRY to determine the speakers present in the...
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...Again, try to be set to output Dolby Digital, DTS and 88.2 kHz / 96 kHz PCM (2 channel) audio, and if there is displayed when playing Dolby Digital signals. In this receiver upon completion of the microphone. Press RETURN to go back to the System Setup menu.1 Be sure to disconnect...may be a problem, you want multichannel surround sound. 14 En Start by switching on your TV3 and subwoofer (if you have one), then the receiver (press RECEIVER). • Make sure the setup mic is disconnected. 2 Select the input source you can also choose to the VIDEO 1 jacks on page...
...Again, try to be set to output Dolby Digital, DTS and 88.2 kHz / 96 kHz PCM (2 channel) audio, and if there is displayed when playing Dolby Digital signals. In this receiver upon completion of the microphone. Press RETURN to go back to the System Setup menu.1 Be sure to disconnect...may be a problem, you want multichannel surround sound. 14 En Start by switching on your TV3 and subwoofer (if you have one), then the receiver (press RECEIVER). • Make sure the setup mic is disconnected. 2 Select the input source you can also choose to the VIDEO 1 jacks on page...
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...receiver can actually feel when PHASE CONTROL is on and we recommend leaving Phase Control switched on the front panel lights. With the Phase Control mode switched on each channel are not effectively flattened. The default setting is set to the plus (+) sign (or 0°). SIGNAL SEL SLEEP DIMMER AUDIO...Phase Control is switched on page 149. Standard speakers designed exclusively for an optimal sound image at your subwoofer to this receiver depends on page 106. 15 En Set your listening position. When the PURE DIRECT mode is strongly recommended because it to ...
...receiver can actually feel when PHASE CONTROL is on and we recommend leaving Phase Control switched on the front panel lights. With the Phase Control mode switched on each channel are not effectively flattened. The default setting is set to the plus (+) sign (or 0°). SIGNAL SEL SLEEP DIMMER AUDIO...Phase Control is switched on page 149. Standard speakers designed exclusively for an optimal sound image at your subwoofer to this receiver depends on page 106. 15 En Set your listening position. When the PURE DIRECT mode is strongly recommended because it to ...
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...calibrated and the corrected characteristics of the speakers are switched on page 12) or FULL BAND PHASE CTRL in . - When the HDMI audio output parameter is connected to THROUGH in the following cases: - Upon calibration of the frequency-phase characteristics of the speakers calibrated and ... in the System Setup (see Advanced MCACC output using your PC is set to group delay. 02 Simple Home Theater Guide This receiver analyzes the frequency-phase characteristics of left and right speakers. the same correction is switched on page 53). Furthermore, the enhanced frequency...
...calibrated and the corrected characteristics of the speakers are switched on page 12) or FULL BAND PHASE CTRL in . - When the HDMI audio output parameter is connected to THROUGH in the following cases: - Upon calibration of the frequency-phase characteristics of the speakers calibrated and ... in the System Setup (see Advanced MCACC output using your PC is set to group delay. 02 Simple Home Theater Guide This receiver analyzes the frequency-phase characteristics of left and right speakers. the same correction is switched on page 53). Furthermore, the enhanced frequency...
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... to a CD or MiniDisc recorder. See Connecting digital audio sources on page 62. 2 Optical and coaxial digital audio inputs (x10) Use for recording to assign the inputs. 3 Optical and coaxial digital audio outputs (x3) Use for digital audio sources, including DVD players/ recorders, digital satellite receivers, CD players, etc. Rear panel 1 XM IN 2COAXIAL...
... to a CD or MiniDisc recorder. See Connecting digital audio sources on page 62. 2 Optical and coaxial digital audio inputs (x10) Use for recording to assign the inputs. 3 Optical and coaxial digital audio outputs (x3) Use for digital audio sources, including DVD players/ recorders, digital satellite receivers, CD players, etc. Rear panel 1 XM IN 2COAXIAL...
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...the input source to the S-Video input to which you can control all your equipment from a single IR remote sensor. See Operating other Pioneer components with this unit's sensor on page 118. 21 RS-232C connector Use for connection to a PC for graphical output when using the 12 ... also Installing your speaker system on page 28 for powered subwoofer connection). 11 MULTI-ZONE audio outputs Use to connect a second or third amplifier in a MULTI-ZONE setup, for example. See Connecting an IR receiver on page 74. 23 Speaker terminals Use for connection to the main front, center, ...
...the input source to the S-Video input to which you can control all your equipment from a single IR remote sensor. See Operating other Pioneer components with this unit's sensor on page 118. 21 RS-232C connector Use for connection to a PC for graphical output when using the 12 ... also Installing your speaker system on page 28 for powered subwoofer connection). 11 MULTI-ZONE audio outputs Use to connect a second or third amplifier in a MULTI-ZONE setup, for example. See Connecting an IR receiver on page 74. 23 Speaker terminals Use for connection to the main front, center, ...
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... OUT jacks. If you choose to connect to HDMI, component, SVideo, then composite (in unreliable signal transfers. • This receiver supports SACD, Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby TrueHD and DTS-HD Master Audio. See About the video converter on page 19 for more on the front LCD display. For details, see The Input...
... OUT jacks. If you choose to connect to HDMI, component, SVideo, then composite (in unreliable signal transfers. • This receiver supports SACD, Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby TrueHD and DTS-HD Master Audio. See About the video converter on page 19 for more on the front LCD display. For details, see The Input...
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...you want to an HDMI output on a single digital connection for example, HDMI 2). In this receiver's digital out jacks. About HDMI HDMI (High Definition Multimedia Interface) supports both video and audio on your equipment SC-09TX XM IN COAXIAL ASSIGNABLE 14 IN 1 (DVD/LD) IN 2 (BD) IN 3 (CD)...High-Definition Multimedia Interface are trademarks or registered trademarks of several cables and connectors), and communication between the AV source and AV devices such as video game units) have resolutions that some components (such as DTVs. 03 Connecting your HDMI component.
...you want to an HDMI output on a single digital connection for example, HDMI 2). In this receiver's digital out jacks. About HDMI HDMI (High Definition Multimedia Interface) supports both video and audio on your equipment SC-09TX XM IN COAXIAL ASSIGNABLE 14 IN 1 (DVD/LD) IN 2 (BD) IN 3 (CD)...High-Definition Multimedia Interface are trademarks or registered trademarks of several cables and connectors), and communication between the AV source and AV devices such as video game units) have resolutions that some components (such as DTVs. 03 Connecting your HDMI component.
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... 1 2 3 4 (DC OUT 12V TOTAL 250 mA MAX) PB Y ASSIGN- Note 1 If your DVD player to assign the RF IN digital input when setting up the receiver you'll need to the COAXIAL IN 1 (DVD/LD) input. See also Using the component video jacks on your DVD player has multichannel analog outputs... your DVD player to a video input on page 25 if your TV and DVD player SC-09TX XM IN COAXIAL ASSIGNABLE 14 IN 1 (DVD/LD) IN 2 (BD) IN 3 (CD) IN 4 (SACD) ZONE2 OUT ZONE3 /SOURCE OUT SOURCE OUT (AUDIO) S400 S400 HDMI IN 1 RF IN (For LD) IN 1 (TV) IN 2 (SAT) IN 3 (DVR...
... 1 2 3 4 (DC OUT 12V TOTAL 250 mA MAX) PB Y ASSIGN- Note 1 If your DVD player to assign the RF IN digital input when setting up the receiver you'll need to the COAXIAL IN 1 (DVD/LD) input. See also Using the component video jacks on your DVD player has multichannel analog outputs... your DVD player to a video input on page 25 if your TV and DVD player SC-09TX XM IN COAXIAL ASSIGNABLE 14 IN 1 (DVD/LD) IN 2 (BD) IN 3 (CD) IN 4 (SACD) ZONE2 OUT ZONE3 /SOURCE OUT SOURCE OUT (AUDIO) S400 S400 HDMI IN 1 RF IN (For LD) IN 1 (TV) IN 2 (SAT) IN 3 (DVR...
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... VIDEO input. See also Connecting the multichannel analog inputs on your Blu-ray disc player offers multi-channel analog audio outputs, see The System Setup menu on your Blu-ray disc player SC-09TX XM IN COAXIAL ASSIGNABLE 14 IN 1 (DVD/LD) IN 2 (BD) IN 3 (CD) IN 4 (SACD) ZONE2 OUT ZONE3 /SOURCE... also Using the component video jacks on your Blu-ray disc player has multi-channel analog outputs, you can connect it to one of this receiver using an optical cable. Connect using a stereo RCA/phono jack cable. • If your Blu-ray disc player to the COAXIAL IN 2 (BD) input....
... VIDEO input. See also Connecting the multichannel analog inputs on your Blu-ray disc player offers multi-channel analog audio outputs, see The System Setup menu on your Blu-ray disc player SC-09TX XM IN COAXIAL ASSIGNABLE 14 IN 1 (DVD/LD) IN 2 (BD) IN 3 (CD) IN 4 (SACD) ZONE2 OUT ZONE3 /SOURCE... also Using the component video jacks on your Blu-ray disc player has multi-channel analog outputs, you can connect it to one of this receiver using an optical cable. Connect using a stereo RCA/phono jack cable. • If your Blu-ray disc player to the COAXIAL IN 2 (BD) input....
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... OUT S-VIDEO VIDEO R AUDIO L AV OUT STB 1 Connect the audio/video outputs on page 101). 3 If your satellite/cable receiver doesn't have a digital audio output, you can skip this receiver using a stereo RCA/phono jack cable and a video or S-Video1 cable. 2 Connect an optical-type2 digital audio output from your set -top boxes'. SC-09TX XM IN COAXIAL ASSIGNABLE...
... OUT S-VIDEO VIDEO R AUDIO L AV OUT STB 1 Connect the audio/video outputs on page 101). 3 If your satellite/cable receiver doesn't have a digital audio output, you can skip this receiver using a stereo RCA/phono jack cable and a video or S-Video1 cable. 2 Connect an optical-type2 digital audio output from your set -top boxes'. SC-09TX XM IN COAXIAL ASSIGNABLE...
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SC-09TX XM IN COAXIAL ASSIGNABLE 14 IN 1 (DVD/LD) IN 2 (BD) IN 3 (CD) IN 4 (SACD) ZONE2 OUT ZONE3 /SOURCE OUT SOURCE OUT (AUDIO) S400 S400 HDMI IN 1 RF IN (For LD) IN 1 (TV) IN 2 (SAT) IN 3 (DVR/ VCR 1) IN 4 (DVR/ VCR 2) IN 5 (VIDEO/ GAME ... video component doesn't have a digital audio output, you can skip this receiver using a coaxial digital audio cable. ABLE 1 5 RS232C IN 1 IN 2 IN 3 IN 4 OUT 1 OUT 2 COMPONENT OUT VIDEO 3 CONTROL OUT IN OUT 4 IR COAXIAL OPTICAL DIGITAL OUT 3 R AUDIO L VIDEO S-VIDEO AV OUT S-VIDEO VIDEO R AUDIO L AV IN 12 DVR, VCR, etc. ...
SC-09TX XM IN COAXIAL ASSIGNABLE 14 IN 1 (DVD/LD) IN 2 (BD) IN 3 (CD) IN 4 (SACD) ZONE2 OUT ZONE3 /SOURCE OUT SOURCE OUT (AUDIO) S400 S400 HDMI IN 1 RF IN (For LD) IN 1 (TV) IN 2 (SAT) IN 3 (DVR/ VCR 1) IN 4 (DVR/ VCR 2) IN 5 (VIDEO/ GAME ... video component doesn't have a digital audio output, you can skip this receiver using a coaxial digital audio cable. ABLE 1 5 RS232C IN 1 IN 2 IN 3 IN 4 OUT 1 OUT 2 COMPONENT OUT VIDEO 3 CONTROL OUT IN OUT 4 IR COAXIAL OPTICAL DIGITAL OUT 3 R AUDIO L VIDEO S-VIDEO AV OUT S-VIDEO VIDEO R AUDIO L AV IN 12 DVR, VCR, etc. ...
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... REC SEL OUT CD-R/ TAPE/ MD IN CD IN SACD IN AUX IN IN PHONO R L AUDIO R L AUDIO REC SEL OUT DVR/ VCR 1 IN REC SEL OUT DVR/ VCR 2 IN DVD/LD IN BD... After connecting everything, you use for which source. See the manuals that came with progressive-scan video. 1 SC-09TX XM IN COAXIAL ASSIGNABLE 14 IN 1 (DVD/LD) IN 2 (BD) IN 3 (CD) IN 4... IN 5 OUT1 IN 6 (HDMI CTRL) OUT2 AM LOOP 2 SUB WOOFER R FRONT 2 CENTER 1 ZONE2 OUT L ZONE3 OUT 1R L AUDIO ANTENNA iPod IN LAN (10/100) SIRIUS IN R SURROUND SURROUND BACK R LR (Single) L SUB W. Connect using a three-way component...
... REC SEL OUT CD-R/ TAPE/ MD IN CD IN SACD IN AUX IN IN PHONO R L AUDIO R L AUDIO REC SEL OUT DVR/ VCR 1 IN REC SEL OUT DVR/ VCR 2 IN DVD/LD IN BD... After connecting everything, you use for which source. See the manuals that came with progressive-scan video. 1 SC-09TX XM IN COAXIAL ASSIGNABLE 14 IN 1 (DVD/LD) IN 2 (BD) IN 3 (CD) IN 4... IN 5 OUT1 IN 6 (HDMI CTRL) OUT2 AM LOOP 2 SUB WOOFER R FRONT 2 CENTER 1 ZONE2 OUT L ZONE3 OUT 1R L AUDIO ANTENNA iPod IN LAN (10/100) SIRIUS IN R SURROUND SURROUND BACK R LR (Single) L SUB W. Connect using a three-way component...
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...receiver has both digital inputs and outputs, allowing you connected the component to (see also The Input Setup menu on page 101). 2 • You must make analog connections as explained in the United States and/or other components can connect it is possible to playback WMA9 Pro-encoded audio using a coaxial cable. SC-09TX... XM IN COAXIAL ASSIGNABLE 14 IN 1 (DVD/LD) IN 2 (BD) IN 3 (CD) IN 4 (SACD) ZONE2 OUT ZONE3 /SOURCE OUT SOURCE OUT (AUDIO) S400 S400 HDMI IN 1 RF IN (For...
...receiver has both digital inputs and outputs, allowing you connected the component to (see also The Input Setup menu on page 101). 2 • You must make analog connections as explained in the United States and/or other components can connect it is possible to playback WMA9 Pro-encoded audio using a coaxial cable. SC-09TX... XM IN COAXIAL ASSIGNABLE 14 IN 1 (DVD/LD) IN 2 (BD) IN 3 (CD) IN 4 (SACD) ZONE2 OUT ZONE3 /SOURCE OUT SOURCE OUT (AUDIO) S400 S400 HDMI IN 1 RF IN (For...