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... batteries 11 Operating range of remote control unit 11 02 Controls and displays Remote control (In case of SC-27 12 Remote control (In case of settings on the receiver 8 01 Before you have finished reading the instructions, put them away in a safe place for future reference. Contents Flow of SC-25 15 Front panel 17 Display...
... batteries 11 Operating range of remote control unit 11 02 Controls and displays Remote control (In case of SC-27 12 Remote control (In case of settings on the receiver 8 01 Before you have finished reading the instructions, put them away in a safe place for future reference. Contents Flow of SC-25 15 Front panel 17 Display...
Owner's Manual
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... 62 Standard surround sound 62 Using the Home THX modes 63 Using the Advanced surround effects 63 Listening in stereo 64 Using Front Stage Surround Advance 65 Using Stream Direct 65 Using surround back channel processing 66 Using the Virtual Surround Back mode ...10 Controlling the rest of your system (In case of SC-25) Operating multiple receivers 103 Setting the remote to control other components . . . 103 Selecting preset codes directly 103 Programming signals from other remote controls . . . 104 Erasing the remote control button settings 104 Multi Operation and System Off 105 ...
... 62 Standard surround sound 62 Using the Home THX modes 63 Using the Advanced surround effects 63 Listening in stereo 64 Using Front Stage Surround Advance 65 Using Stream Direct 65 Using surround back channel processing 66 Using the Virtual Surround Back mode ...10 Controlling the rest of your system (In case of SC-25) Operating multiple receivers 103 Setting the remote to control other components . . . 103 Selecting preset codes directly 103 Programming signals from other remote controls . . . 104 Erasing the remote control button settings 104 Multi Operation and System Off 105 ...
Owner's Manual
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... MCACC menu Making receiver settings from the Advanced MCACC menu 109 Automatic MCACC (Expert 110 Manual MCACC setup 112 Fine Channel Level 113 Fine Speaker Distance 114 Standing Wave 114 Acoustic Calibration EQ Adjust 115 Acoustic Calibration EQ Professional 115 Precision Distance (SC-27 only 117 ...speaker setting 124 Speaker Setting 124 Channel Level 125 Speaker Distance 126 X-Curve 126 THX Audio Setting 127 The Other Setup menu 128 Multi Channel Input Setup 128 ZONE Audio Setup 129 Power ON Level Setup 129 Volume Limit Setup 129 Remote Control Mode Setup 130 Flicker ...
... MCACC menu Making receiver settings from the Advanced MCACC menu 109 Automatic MCACC (Expert 110 Manual MCACC setup 112 Fine Channel Level 113 Fine Speaker Distance 114 Standing Wave 114 Acoustic Calibration EQ Adjust 115 Acoustic Calibration EQ Professional 115 Precision Distance (SC-27 only 117 ...speaker setting 124 Speaker Setting 124 Channel Level 125 Speaker Distance 126 X-Curve 126 THX Audio Setting 127 The Other Setup menu 128 Multi Channel Input Setup 128 ZONE Audio Setup 129 Power ON Level Setup 129 Volume Limit Setup 129 Remote Control Mode Setup 130 Flicker ...
Owner's Manual
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...maximum use of functions and terminals. Operating multiple receivers (page 96) • SC-27 - The colors of the steps indicate the following the procedure below to control other components (page 96) • SC-25 - Setting the remote to be used easily after following : Required ... • Change the channel level while listening (Tip on page 126) • Switches on the receiver The unit is a full-fledged AV receiver equipped with an abundance of the remote control • SC-27 - Operating multiple receivers (page 103) • SC-25 - Setting the remote to make the connections ...
...maximum use of functions and terminals. Operating multiple receivers (page 96) • SC-27 - The colors of the steps indicate the following the procedure below to control other components (page 96) • SC-25 - Setting the remote to be used easily after following : Required ... • Change the channel level while listening (Tip on page 126) • Switches on the receiver The unit is a full-fledged AV receiver equipped with an abundance of the remote control • SC-27 - Operating multiple receivers (page 103) • SC-25 - Setting the remote to make the connections ...
Owner's Manual
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... Retriever The Sound Retriever feature employs DSP technology to this receiver. The USB terminal allows you to listen to two-channel audio from a USB mass storage device connected to restore ... • Remote control unit • Dry cell batteries x2 • AM loop antenna • FM wire antenna • iPod cable • Power cord • Warranty card • These operating instructions Installing the receiver • ...the screen may interfere with your Pioneer component that you've received the following places: - 01 Before you start correction minimizes the group delay ...
... Retriever The Sound Retriever feature employs DSP technology to this receiver. The USB terminal allows you to listen to two-channel audio from a USB mass storage device connected to restore ... • Remote control unit • Dry cell batteries x2 • AM loop antenna • FM wire antenna • iPod cable • Power cord • Warranty card • These operating instructions Installing the receiver • ...the screen may interfere with your Pioneer component that you've received the following places: - 01 Before you start correction minimizes the group delay ...
Owner's Manual
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...is emitting infrared rays. • The receiver is operated simultaneously with the same shape may have different voltages. Before you start 01 Loading the batteries In case of SC-27 In case of SC-25 Operating range of remote control unit The remote control may not work properly if: •...; There are obstacles between the remote control and the receiver's remote sensor. • Direct sunlight or fluorescent light is ...
...is emitting infrared rays. • The receiver is operated simultaneously with the same shape may have different voltages. Before you start 01 Loading the batteries In case of SC-27 In case of SC-25 Operating range of remote control unit The remote control may not work properly if: •...; There are obstacles between the remote control and the receiver's remote sensor. • Direct sunlight or fluorescent light is ...
Owner's Manual
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... control other components (see Controlling the rest of your system (In case of SC-27) on page 97. RENAME - 02 Controls and displays Chapter 2: Controls and displays Remote control (In case of SC-27) 1 RECEIVER MAIN SOURCE 2 ZONE2 3 12 3 MULTI OPERATION DVD BD TV DVR HOME MEDIA VIDEO1 VIDEO2 HDMI ...STATUS PHASE CTRL RETURN CH LEVEL THX MPX PQLS MEMORY AUTO/ALC/ DIRECT STEREO STANDARD ADV SURR PGM MENU 16 SIGNAL SEL SLEEP DIMMER AUDIO A.ATT SBch MCACC INFO DISP HDMI OUT D.ACCESS CLR CLASS CH ENTER 17 12 en The remote has been conveniently color-coded according...
... control other components (see Controlling the rest of your system (In case of SC-27) on page 97. RENAME - 02 Controls and displays Chapter 2: Controls and displays Remote control (In case of SC-27) 1 RECEIVER MAIN SOURCE 2 ZONE2 3 12 3 MULTI OPERATION DVD BD TV DVR HOME MEDIA VIDEO1 VIDEO2 HDMI ...STATUS PHASE CTRL RETURN CH LEVEL THX MPX PQLS MEMORY AUTO/ALC/ DIRECT STEREO STANDARD ADV SURR PGM MENU 16 SIGNAL SEL SLEEP DIMMER AUDIO A.ATT SBch MCACC INFO DISP HDMI OUT D.ACCESS CLR CLASS CH ENTER 17 12 en The remote has been conveniently color-coded according...
Owner's Manual
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...or page 103 for Standard decoding and to the TV operation selector switch. Set the remote control operation selector switch to RECEIVER first to select the surround/virtual back channel mode (page 66). Press repeatedly to select a channel, then use PRESET / to find preset stations (page 56). 10 ...). STEREO - Press for more on your surround sound system (see page 96 for example DVD, DVR or TV). Press to select a Home THX listening mode (page 63). 11 Number buttons and other components connected to turn on/off Phase Control or Full Band Phase Control (page 68). ...
...or page 103 for Standard decoding and to the TV operation selector switch. Set the remote control operation selector switch to RECEIVER first to select the surround/virtual back channel mode (page 66). Press repeatedly to select a channel, then use PRESET / to find preset stations (page 56). 10 ...). STEREO - Press for more on your surround sound system (see page 96 for example DVD, DVR or TV). Press to select a Home THX listening mode (page 63). 11 Number buttons and other components connected to turn on/off Phase Control or Full Band Phase Control (page 68). ...
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...channels for DVD/DVR units. When set up surround sound. 15 VOL +/- Also use this switch is pressed. CH +/- - Use to change the illumination mode 1 or 2. Setting LIGHT M1 will shorten the service life of the buttons and the LCD light.1 14 Remote control operation selector switch Set to RECEIVER to operate the receiver..., TV or SOURCE to operate the TV or the source device. Use to set to RECEIVER, the receiver can be controlled (used to select the white ...
...channels for DVD/DVR units. When set up surround sound. 15 VOL +/- Also use this switch is pressed. CH +/- - Use to change the illumination mode 1 or 2. Setting LIGHT M1 will shorten the service life of the buttons and the LCD light.1 14 Remote control operation selector switch Set to RECEIVER to operate the receiver..., TV or SOURCE to operate the TV or the source device. Use to set to RECEIVER, the receiver can be controlled (used to select the white ...
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... SEL - Use to select channels. Receiver control, TV Control • Blue - Press RECEIVER first to select an input signal (page 68). SLEEP - VOL +/- - Use to access: INPUT SELECT - SBch - Controls and displays 02 Remote control (In case of SC-25) 12 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 RECEIVER SOURCE DVD BD DVR HDMI... PGM HDD DVD THX PHASE CTRL STATUS ANT MPX PQLS MEMORY AUDIO INFO CH DISP MULTI OPE TV CTRL RECEIVER REMOTE SETUP ZONE 2 ZONE 3 MAIN 13 14 15 16 17 RECEIVER The remote has been conveniently color-coded according to put the receiver in sleep mode ...
... SEL - Use to select channels. Receiver control, TV Control • Blue - Press RECEIVER first to select an input signal (page 68). SLEEP - VOL +/- - Use to access: INPUT SELECT - SBch - Controls and displays 02 Remote control (In case of SC-25) 12 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 RECEIVER SOURCE DVD BD DVR HDMI... PGM HDD DVD THX PHASE CTRL STATUS ANT MPX PQLS MEMORY AUDIO INFO CH DISP MULTI OPE TV CTRL RECEIVER REMOTE SETUP ZONE 2 ZONE 3 MAIN 13 14 15 16 17 RECEIVER The remote has been conveniently color-coded according to put the receiver in sleep mode ...
Owner's Manual
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... the various 2 Pro Logic IIx and Neo:6 options (page 62). Changes the audio or channel on DVD or BD discs. Also use this ). 14 MASTER VOLUME +/- Also used to select a Home THX listening mode (page 63). These buttons also function as described below. STANDARD - Press to ...these buttons can be accessed after you have selected it has been muted (adjusting the volume also restores the sound). 16 RECEIVER Switches the remote to control the receiver (used to control a component after you have selected the corresponding input function button (for more on this button to ...
... the various 2 Pro Logic IIx and Neo:6 options (page 62). Changes the audio or channel on DVD or BD discs. Also use this ). 14 MASTER VOLUME +/- Also used to select a Home THX listening mode (page 63). These buttons also function as described below. STANDARD - Press to ...these buttons can be accessed after you have selected it has been muted (adjusting the volume also restores the sound). 16 RECEIVER Switches the remote to control the receiver (used to control a component after you have selected the corresponding input function button (for more on this button to ...
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...VIDEO CONTROL ON/OFF TUNER EDIT BAND AUTO SURR/ALC/ HOME STANDARD ADVANCED STEREO MULTI-ZONE SPEAKERS (PRESET) ENTER (PRESET) 7 STREAM DIRECT THX SURROUND SURROUND iPod iPhone (TUNE) HOME MENU RETURN HDMI 4 USB VIDEO CAMERA MCACC SETUP MIC PHONES 16 17 18 1 STANDBY/ON ... Lights when EQ is set to indicate Phase Control or Full Band Phase Control is connected (page 29). 4 Remote sensor Receives the signals from the remote control (see Operating range of remote control unit on page 11). 19 20 21 5 Character display See Display on page 18. 6 MASTER VOLUME dial...
...VIDEO CONTROL ON/OFF TUNER EDIT BAND AUTO SURR/ALC/ HOME STANDARD ADVANCED STEREO MULTI-ZONE SPEAKERS (PRESET) ENTER (PRESET) 7 STREAM DIRECT THX SURROUND SURROUND iPod iPhone (TUNE) HOME MENU RETURN HDMI 4 USB VIDEO CAMERA MCACC SETUP MIC PHONES 16 17 18 1 STANDBY/ON ... Lights when EQ is set to indicate Phase Control or Full Band Phase Control is connected (page 29). 4 Remote sensor Receives the signals from the remote control (see Operating range of remote control unit on page 11). 19 20 21 5 Character display See Display on page 18. 6 MASTER VOLUME dial...
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Lights during playback of DTS-HD Master Audio signal. 22 Character display Displays various system information. 23 Remote control mode indicator Lights to indicate the receiver's remote control mode setting. (Not displayed when set using MPX. 13 SOUND Lights when any of the Midnight, Loudness or tone controls... Light when there are more selectable items when making the various settings. 18 Speaker indicators Lights to 1.) (SC-27: page 96, SC-25: page 103) 19 en When one of the Home THX modes is selected (page 63). 9 (PHASE CONTROL) Lights when the Phase Control or Full Band Phase ...
Lights during playback of DTS-HD Master Audio signal. 22 Character display Displays various system information. 23 Remote control mode indicator Lights to indicate the receiver's remote control mode setting. (Not displayed when set using MPX. 13 SOUND Lights when any of the Midnight, Loudness or tone controls... Light when there are more selectable items when making the various settings. 18 Speaker indicators Lights to 1.) (SC-27: page 96, SC-25: page 103) 19 en When one of the Home THX modes is selected (page 63). 9 (PHASE CONTROL) Lights when the Phase Control or Full Band Phase ...
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...36 (see also Installing your speaker system on page 25 for powered subwoofer connection). 19 Multichannel analog audio inputs 7.1 channel inputs for connection to a DVD player with multichannel...control all your equipment from a single IR remote sensor. See Operating other Pioneer components with no HDMI output on page 30. 12 SC-27 only: ZONE 2 component video output...Remote inputs/output Use for connection to an external remote control sensor for use in a MULTI-ZONE setup, for example. See Connecting an IR receiver on page 40. 9 Control input/output Use to connect other Pioneer...
...36 (see also Installing your speaker system on page 25 for powered subwoofer connection). 19 Multichannel analog audio inputs 7.1 channel inputs for connection to a DVD player with multichannel...control all your equipment from a single IR remote sensor. See Operating other Pioneer components with no HDMI output on page 30. 12 SC-27 only: ZONE 2 component video output...Remote inputs/output Use for connection to an external remote control sensor for use in a MULTI-ZONE setup, for example. See Connecting an IR receiver on page 40. 9 Control input/output Use to connect other Pioneer...
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03 Connecting your equipment MULTI-ZONE setup This receiver can power up your system. An example MULTI-ZONE setup is shown below, but the S-Video signal cannot be off while one... setups possible with the input set up to specify the volume settings in three zones at the same time or, depending on the SC-27. The main and sub zones have made the proper MULTIZONE connections. Making MULTI-ZONE connections It is on page 129. Choose ... RS-232C Different sources can be playing in ZONE Audio Setup on ) and the sub zones can be controlled by the remote or front panel controls.
03 Connecting your equipment MULTI-ZONE setup This receiver can power up your system. An example MULTI-ZONE setup is shown below, but the S-Video signal cannot be off while one... setups possible with the input set up to specify the volume settings in three zones at the same time or, depending on the SC-27. The main and sub zones have made the proper MULTIZONE connections. Making MULTI-ZONE connections It is on page 129. Choose ... RS-232C Different sources can be playing in ZONE Audio Setup on ) and the sub zones can be controlled by the remote or front panel controls.
Owner's Manual
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...component for the connection. • If you want to link a Pioneer component to the IR receiver, see the manual supplied with this unit's sensor Many Pioneer components have at the same time), the IR receiver's remote sensor takes priority over the remote sensor on the front panel. 2 • If you want ...any component in the chain, this unit's sensor below to connect to use the remote sensor of the IR OUT jack. Please see Operating other Pioneer components with a mono mini-plug on the IR receiver remote sensor window. • Note that you also have SR CONTROL jacks which can...
...component for the connection. • If you want to link a Pioneer component to the IR receiver, see the manual supplied with this unit's sensor Many Pioneer components have at the same time), the IR receiver's remote sensor takes priority over the remote sensor on the front panel. 2 • If you want ...any component in the chain, this unit's sensor below to connect to use the remote sensor of the IR OUT jack. Please see Operating other Pioneer components with a mono mini-plug on the IR receiver remote sensor window. • Note that you also have SR CONTROL jacks which can...
Owner's Manual
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... panel of the front panel door to access the front panel input. • Select this receiver. HDMI OUT 1 (KURO LINK ) OUT 2 XM IN COAXIAL ASSIGNABLE IN 1 (DVD)...the receiver. CONTROL ON/OFF TUNER EDIT BAND AUTO SURR/ALC/ HOME STANDARD ADVANCED STEREO STREAM DIRECT THX SURROUND... SURROUND HDMI 4 VIDEO CAMERA iPod iPhone USB MULTI-ZONE SPEAKERS MCACC SETUP MIC PHONES This receiver RS-232C Personal computer Video camera, etc. Make sure that the receiver...High quality pictures can also be viewed via the receiver simply by connecting an HDMI-equipped video camera with...
... panel of the front panel door to access the front panel input. • Select this receiver. HDMI OUT 1 (KURO LINK ) OUT 2 XM IN COAXIAL ASSIGNABLE IN 1 (DVD)...the receiver. CONTROL ON/OFF TUNER EDIT BAND AUTO SURR/ALC/ HOME STANDARD ADVANCED STEREO STREAM DIRECT THX SURROUND... SURROUND HDMI 4 VIDEO CAMERA iPod iPhone USB MULTI-ZONE SPEAKERS MCACC SETUP MIC PHONES This receiver RS-232C Personal computer Video camera, etc. Make sure that the receiver...High quality pictures can also be viewed via the receiver simply by connecting an HDMI-equipped video camera with...
Owner's Manual
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...8226; The explanations in these operating instructions are for when English is selected for the remote controls included with the SC-27 and SC-25. Other Setup Language : 4c.OSD Language A/V RECEIVER English OK Exit Return Exit Return 5 Select the desired language. • English •...Setup Important • The procedure for setting the receiver operation mode differs for the GUI screen. For the SC-25's remote control, press the RECEIVER button. Input Setup c. For the SC-27's remote control, set the remote control to change the language. Changing the OSD display...
...8226; The explanations in these operating instructions are for when English is selected for the remote controls included with the SC-27 and SC-25. Other Setup Language : 4c.OSD Language A/V RECEIVER English OK Exit Return Exit Return 5 Select the desired language. • English •...Setup Important • The procedure for setting the receiver operation mode differs for the GUI screen. For the SC-25's remote control, press the RECEIVER button. Input Setup c. For the SC-27's remote control, set the remote control to change the language. Changing the OSD display...
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...channel delay and channel level. SC-27: RECEIVER MAIN ZONE2 SOURCE 3 MULTI OPERATION DVD BD TV DVR HOME MEDIA VIDEO1 VIDEO2 HDMI GALLERY USB iPod CD CD-R TUNER MULTI CH PHONO IN XM SIRIUS SC-25: TV SOURCE RECEIVER...TUNE iPod CTRL RETURN ANT MPX PQLS MEMORY AUDIO INFO CH DISP MULTI OPE TV CTRL RECEIVER REMOTE SETUP ZONE 2 ZONE 3 MAIN 1 Switch on page 50. If you set up ...HOME MENU (PRESET) TUNER EDIT BAND AUTO SURR/ALC/ HOME STANDARD ADVANCED STEREO STREAM DIRECT THX SURROUND SURROUND RETURN HDMI 4 VIDEO CAMERA iPod iPhone USB MULTI-ZONE SPEAKERS MCACC SETUP MIC ...
...channel delay and channel level. SC-27: RECEIVER MAIN ZONE2 SOURCE 3 MULTI OPERATION DVD BD TV DVR HOME MEDIA VIDEO1 VIDEO2 HDMI GALLERY USB iPod CD CD-R TUNER MULTI CH PHONO IN XM SIRIUS SC-25: TV SOURCE RECEIVER...TUNE iPod CTRL RETURN ANT MPX PQLS MEMORY AUDIO INFO CH DISP MULTI OPE TV CTRL RECEIVER REMOTE SETUP ZONE 2 ZONE 3 MAIN 1 Switch on page 50. If you set up ...HOME MENU (PRESET) TUNER EDIT BAND AUTO SURR/ALC/ HOME STANDARD ADVANCED STEREO STREAM DIRECT THX SURROUND SURROUND RETURN HDMI 4 VIDEO CAMERA iPod iPhone USB MULTI-ZONE SPEAKERS MCACC SETUP MIC ...
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...MULTI OPERATION DVD BD TV DVR HOME MEDIA VIDEO1 VIDEO2 HDMI GALLERY USB iPod CD CD-R TUNER MULTI CH PHONO IN XM SIRIUS SC-25: TV SOURCE RECEIVER CH VOL VOL TV CONTROL INPUT AUDIO PARAMETER LIST TOP MENU BAND PRESET MUTE TUNE MUTE VIDEO PARAMETER TOOLS ENTER T.EDIT GUIDE PRESET...PRESET ENTER PRESET CATEGORY HOME MENU TUNE iPod CTRL RETURN ANT MPX PQLS MEMORY AUDIO INFO CH DISP MULTI OPE TV CTRL RECEIVER REMOTE SETUP ZONE 2 ZONE 3 MAIN 1 Switch on the remote control. 6 Select the input(s) to which , in turn, correspond with the numbers beside the inputs on page 90),...
...MULTI OPERATION DVD BD TV DVR HOME MEDIA VIDEO1 VIDEO2 HDMI GALLERY USB iPod CD CD-R TUNER MULTI CH PHONO IN XM SIRIUS SC-25: TV SOURCE RECEIVER CH VOL VOL TV CONTROL INPUT AUDIO PARAMETER LIST TOP MENU BAND PRESET MUTE TUNE MUTE VIDEO PARAMETER TOOLS ENTER T.EDIT GUIDE PRESET...PRESET ENTER PRESET CATEGORY HOME MENU TUNE iPod CTRL RETURN ANT MPX PQLS MEMORY AUDIO INFO CH DISP MULTI OPE TV CTRL RECEIVER REMOTE SETUP ZONE 2 ZONE 3 MAIN 1 Switch on the remote control. 6 Select the input(s) to which , in turn, correspond with the numbers beside the inputs on page 90),...