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... you will know how to SIRIUS Radio 59 Saving channel presets 60 Using the SIRIUS Menu 60 5 en Contents Flow of SC-25 15 Front panel 17 Display 18 03 Connecting your...8482; tuner 37 MULTI-ZONE setup 38 Making MULTI-ZONE connections 38 Connecting an IR receiver 40 Operating other Pioneer components with HDMI connection 50 Selecting the multichannel analog inputs 51 Playing an iPod...SC-27 12 Remote control (In case of settings on a USB memory device 54 About playable file formats 55 Listening to the radio 56 Improving FM sound 56 Using the noise cut mode 56 Using Neural THX...
... you will know how to SIRIUS Radio 59 Saving channel presets 60 Using the SIRIUS Menu 60 5 en Contents Flow of SC-25 15 Front panel 17 Display 18 03 Connecting your...8482; tuner 37 MULTI-ZONE setup 38 Making MULTI-ZONE connections 38 Connecting an IR receiver 40 Operating other Pioneer components with HDMI connection 50 Selecting the multichannel analog inputs 51 Playing an iPod...SC-27 12 Remote control (In case of settings on a USB memory device 54 About playable file formats 55 Listening to the radio 56 Improving FM sound 56 Using the noise cut mode 56 Using Neural THX...
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...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...Controlling the rest of your system (In case of SC-27) Operating multiple receivers 96 Setting the remote to control other components . ...input function names 98 Direct function 99 Multi Operation and System Off 99 Programming a multi-operation or a shutdown sequence 99 Using multi operations 100 Using System off 100 Controls for TVs 101 10 Controlling the rest of your system (In case of SC-25) Operating multiple receivers...
...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...Controlling the rest of your system (In case of SC-27) Operating multiple receivers 96 Setting the remote to control other components . ...input function names 98 Direct function 99 Multi Operation and System Off 99 Programming a multi-operation or a shutdown sequence 99 Using multi operations 100 Using System off 100 Controls for TVs 101 10 Controlling the rest of your system (In case of SC-25) Operating multiple receivers...
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... 114 Standing Wave 114 Acoustic Calibration EQ Adjust 115 Acoustic Calibration EQ Professional 115 Precision Distance (SC-27 only 117 Checking MCACC Data 118 Speaker Setting 119 Channel Level 119 Speaker Distance 119 Standing Wave 119 Acoustic Cal EQ 120 Group Delay 120 Output PC... the other setup Making receiver settings from the System Setup menu 123 Manual speaker setup 124 Surround back 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 ...
... 114 Standing Wave 114 Acoustic Calibration EQ Adjust 115 Acoustic Calibration EQ Professional 115 Precision Distance (SC-27 only 117 Checking MCACC Data 118 Speaker Setting 119 Channel Level 119 Speaker Distance 119 Standing Wave 119 Acoustic Cal EQ 120 Group Delay 120 Output PC... the other setup Making receiver settings from the System Setup menu 123 Manual speaker setup 124 Surround back 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 ...
Owner's Manual
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... selector switch. Press TUNER first to select channels. Use to access: D.ACCESS - DIMMER - CH LEVEL - After pressing, you only have selected the corresponding input function button (DVD, DVR, TV, etc...CONTROL buttons These buttons are explained on your system (In case of SC-25) on page 103). 3 Number buttons and other receiver/component controls Use the number buttons to directly select a radio frequency ... 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...
... selector switch. Press TUNER first to select channels. Use to access: D.ACCESS - DIMMER - CH LEVEL - After pressing, you only have selected the corresponding input function button (DVD, DVR, TV, etc...CONTROL buttons These buttons are explained on your system (In case of SC-25) on page 103). 3 Number buttons and other receiver/component controls Use the number buttons to directly select a radio frequency ... 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...
Owner's Manual
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... then switching to access: MPX - NOISE CUT MODE 1 or 2 can be selected when this ). 11 MULTI-ZONE operation selector switch Switch to perform operations in the main zone, ZONE 2 and ZONE 3 (page 92... channels for more on /off Phase Control or Full Band Phase Control (page 68). Use to select a Home THX listening mode (page 63). Use TUNE/ to find preset stations (page 56). 7 Component/Receiver ... the listening volume. 15 MUTE Mutes the sound or restores the sound if it using the input function buttons. HOME MENU - Also used to access the Audio options (page 88). These ...
... then switching to access: MPX - NOISE CUT MODE 1 or 2 can be selected when this ). 11 MULTI-ZONE operation selector switch Switch to perform operations in the main zone, ZONE 2 and ZONE 3 (page 92... channels for more on /off Phase Control or Full Band Phase Control (page 68). Use to select a Home THX listening mode (page 63). Use TUNE/ to find preset stations (page 56). 7 Component/Receiver ... the listening volume. 15 MUTE Mutes the sound or restores the sound if it using the input function buttons. HOME MENU - Also used to access the Audio options (page 88). These ...
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ADVANCED SURROUND - AUTO lights when the receiver is set to select the input signal automatically (page 68). 2 Program format indicators Light to indicate the channels being input) XL/XR - L/R - Two channels other than the ones above , the mono surround channel or matrix encode flag 3 Digital format indicators Light when a signal...SL XL XC LFE AUTO SURROUND STREAM DIRECT 2PROLOGIC x Neo:6 THX ADV.SURROUND STEREO STANDARD SP AB SLEEP R 2DIGITAL PLUS DSD PCM FULL BAND TUNED SR 2TrueHD WMA9Pro DTS HD ES 96/24 MULTI-ZONE PQLS ALC ATT STEREO S.RTRV SOUND UP MIX OVER MONO...
ADVANCED SURROUND - AUTO lights when the receiver is set to select the input signal automatically (page 68). 2 Program format indicators Light to indicate the channels being input) XL/XR - L/R - Two channels other than the ones above , the mono surround channel or matrix encode flag 3 Digital format indicators Light when a signal...SL XL XC LFE AUTO SURROUND STREAM DIRECT 2PROLOGIC x Neo:6 THX ADV.SURROUND STEREO STANDARD SP AB SLEEP R 2DIGITAL PLUS DSD PCM FULL BAND TUNED SR 2TrueHD WMA9Pro DTS HD ES 96/24 MULTI-ZONE PQLS ALC ATT STEREO S.RTRV SOUND UP MIX OVER MONO...
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...SC-27 only: ZONE 2 component video output Use to connect monitors or TVs in a separate room. See MULTI-ZONE setup on page 38. 13 MULTI-ZONE audio/video outputs Use to connect a second or third amplifier and monitors or TVs in the receiver on page 35. 16 Audio/video source inputs...25 for powered subwoofer connection). 19 Multichannel analog audio inputs 7.1 channel inputs for connection to a DVD player with no HDMI input on page 31. 15 Stereo analog audio source inputs (x3)/output (x1) Use for connection to connect other Pioneer components so that you can control all your equipment...
...SC-27 only: ZONE 2 component video output Use to connect monitors or TVs in a separate room. See MULTI-ZONE setup on page 38. 13 MULTI-ZONE audio/video outputs Use to connect a second or third amplifier and monitors or TVs in the receiver on page 35. 16 Audio/video source inputs...25 for powered subwoofer connection). 19 Multichannel analog audio inputs 7.1 channel inputs for connection to a DVD player with no HDMI input on page 31. 15 Stereo analog audio source inputs (x3)/output (x1) Use for connection to connect other Pioneer components so that you can control all your equipment...
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...SR Other speaker connection • Your favorite speaker connections can be selected even if you can simultaneously enjoy 5.1-channel surround sound in ZONE 2. (The selection of input devices is limited.) • Surr Back System setting: ZONE 2 L Front left SW C Center Subwoofer Surround...(see Selecting the Surr Back system on page 27). [1] 7.1ch surround connection (Simple connection & Best surround) *Default setting These connections prioritize surround sound with a speaker layout like that in other rooms using the MULTI-ZONE feature. Surround left SBR Surround back right ...
...SR Other speaker connection • Your favorite speaker connections can be selected even if you can simultaneously enjoy 5.1-channel surround sound in ZONE 2. (The selection of input devices is limited.) • Surr Back System setting: ZONE 2 L Front left SW C Center Subwoofer Surround...(see Selecting the Surr Back system on page 27). [1] 7.1ch surround connection (Simple connection & Best surround) *Default setting These connections prioritize surround sound with a speaker layout like that in other rooms using the MULTI-ZONE feature. Surround left SBR Surround back right ...
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Standard 5.1/6.1/7.1-channel surround connections Subwoofer Center Front left surround back terminal... your main surround speakers should always be connected as a pair, but you can also be connected to the left LINE LEVEL INPUT Front right HDMI OUT 1 (KURO LINK ) OUT 2 XM IN COAXIAL ASSIGNABLE IN 1 (DVD) IN 2 (CD) ... DVD TV/SAT VIDEO1 VIDEO2 DVR IN IN IN IN OUT IN FRONT CENTER SURROUND SURROUND BACK (Single) L PRE OUT R SUBWOOFER MULTI CH IN FRONT CENTER SURROUND SURROUND BACK L R SPEAKERS Class 2 Wiring R SURROUND BACK/ B L (Single) SELECTABLE SEE INSTRUCTION MANUAL...
Standard 5.1/6.1/7.1-channel surround connections Subwoofer Center Front left surround back terminal... your main surround speakers should always be connected as a pair, but you can also be connected to the left LINE LEVEL INPUT Front right HDMI OUT 1 (KURO LINK ) OUT 2 XM IN COAXIAL ASSIGNABLE IN 1 (DVD) IN 2 (CD) ... DVD TV/SAT VIDEO1 VIDEO2 DVR IN IN IN IN OUT IN FRONT CENTER SURROUND SURROUND BACK (Single) L PRE OUT R SUBWOOFER MULTI CH IN FRONT CENTER SURROUND SURROUND BACK L R SPEAKERS Class 2 Wiring R SURROUND BACK/ B L (Single) SELECTABLE SEE INSTRUCTION MANUAL...
Owner's Manual
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... . ATTENTION: ENCEINTE D'IMPEDANCE DE 6 Ω - 16 Ω . Connecting your equipment 03 Connecting your Blu-ray disc player offers multi-channel analog audio outputs, see Connecting the multichannel analog inputs on page 34. • The sound of the TV cannot be used (see Connecting your DVD player with no HDMI output...or a flat panel TV using the HDMI OUT 2 terminal, switch the HDMI output setting to this receiver using an HDMI cable. If the TV and playback components support the Pioneer KURO LINK feature, the convenient KURO LINK functions can connect it to HDMI OUT 2 or HDMI ...
... . ATTENTION: ENCEINTE D'IMPEDANCE DE 6 Ω - 16 Ω . Connecting your equipment 03 Connecting your Blu-ray disc player offers multi-channel analog audio outputs, see Connecting the multichannel analog inputs on page 34. • The sound of the TV cannot be used (see Connecting your DVD player with no HDMI output...or a flat panel TV using the HDMI OUT 2 terminal, switch the HDMI output setting to this receiver using an HDMI cable. If the TV and playback components support the Pioneer KURO LINK feature, the convenient KURO LINK functions can connect it to HDMI OUT 2 or HDMI ...
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...; If your DVD player offers multi-channel analog audio outputs, see Connecting the multichannel analog inputs on page 34. 30 en SELECTABLE VOIR LE MODE D'EMPLOI RS-232C • If you want to listen to the sound of the TV over the receiver, connect the receiver and TV with no HDMI output...) to the receiver. ATTENTION: ENCEINTE D'IMPEDANCE DE 6 ...
...; If your DVD player offers multi-channel analog audio outputs, see Connecting the multichannel analog inputs on page 34. 30 en SELECTABLE VOIR LE MODE D'EMPLOI RS-232C • If you want to listen to the sound of the TV over the receiver, connect the receiver and TV with no HDMI output...) to the receiver. ATTENTION: ENCEINTE D'IMPEDANCE DE 6 ...
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...receiver supports SACD, Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby TrueHD and DTS-HD Master Audio. If you choose to connect to a compatible component. 32 en To take advantage of multi-channel linear PCM digital audio signals (192 kHz or less) for more information. • If you will need a separate adaptor (DVIHDMI) to The Input... HDMI 4 (front panel) CD CD-R/TAPE Input Terminals Digital HDMI Component COAX-1 IN 1 (BD) OPT-1 OPT-2 IN 2 OPT-3 IN 3 COAX-3a (HDMI-1) (HDMI-2) (HDMI-3) (HDMI-4) COAX-2 OPT-4 a.SC-27 only About HDMI1 The HDMI connection transfers uncompressed ...
...receiver supports SACD, Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby TrueHD and DTS-HD Master Audio. If you choose to connect to a compatible component. 32 en To take advantage of multi-channel linear PCM digital audio signals (192 kHz or less) for more information. • If you will need a separate adaptor (DVIHDMI) to The Input... HDMI 4 (front panel) CD CD-R/TAPE Input Terminals Digital HDMI Component COAX-1 IN 1 (BD) OPT-1 OPT-2 IN 2 OPT-3 IN 3 COAX-3a (HDMI-1) (HDMI-2) (HDMI-3) (HDMI-4) COAX-2 OPT-4 a.SC-27 only About HDMI1 The HDMI connection transfers uncompressed ...
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... CENTER SURROUND SURROUND BACK (Single) L PRE OUT R SUBWOOFER MULTI CH IN FRONT CENTER SURROUND SURROUND BACK L gle) R SURROUND L R SUBWOOFER AR FRONT L CENTER • If there is set , use a 5.1-channel speaker set to tell the receiver which input you 'll need to output multichannel analog audio. STB Connecting ...TV tuners are all examples of so-called 'set -top box to (see The Input Setup menu on this receiver. • To use the surround speakers for the surround channel, not the surround back channel. 34 en Make sure that the player is a single surround back output, connect...
... CENTER SURROUND SURROUND BACK (Single) L PRE OUT R SUBWOOFER MULTI CH IN FRONT CENTER SURROUND SURROUND BACK L gle) R SURROUND L R SUBWOOFER AR FRONT L CENTER • If there is set , use a 5.1-channel speaker set to tell the receiver which input you 'll need to output multichannel analog audio. STB Connecting ...TV tuners are all examples of so-called 'set -top box to (see The Input Setup menu on this receiver. • To use the surround speakers for the surround channel, not the surround back channel. 34 en Make sure that the player is a single surround back output, connect...
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...instructions for playing a source (such as a DVD disc) with the SC-27 and SC-25. If you connected this case, the receiver must be set to output Dolby Digital, DTS and 88.2 kHz / 96 kHz PCM (2 channel) audio, and if there is possible to check on different ways of... For the SC-25's remote control, press the RECEIVER button. 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 INPUT SELECT SC-25: TV SOURCE RECEIVER CH VOL VOL TV CONTROL INPUT MUTE AUDIO PARAMETER...
...instructions for playing a source (such as a DVD disc) with the SC-27 and SC-25. If you connected this case, the receiver must be set to output Dolby Digital, DTS and 88.2 kHz / 96 kHz PCM (2 channel) audio, and if there is possible to check on different ways of... For the SC-25's remote control, press the RECEIVER button. 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 INPUT SELECT SC-25: TV SOURCE RECEIVER CH VOL VOL TV CONTROL INPUT MUTE AUDIO PARAMETER...
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...inputs If you have connected a decoder or a DVD player as video game units) have set the playback source to the iPod (see Switching the iPod controls on page 52. 2 SC-27...track on the receiver and your iPod and iPhone. For details, see Multi Channel Input Setup on ...Multi Ch In Setup in the front panel display of the subwoofer channel may vary depending on this case, use the latest available software version. • iPod and iPhone are displayed as the equalizer cannot be controlled using this receiver, and we recommend switching the equalizer off before connecting. • Pioneer...
...inputs If you have connected a decoder or a DVD player as video game units) have set the playback source to the iPod (see Switching the iPod controls on page 52. 2 SC-27...track on the receiver and your iPod and iPhone. For details, see Multi Channel Input Setup on ...Multi Ch In Setup in the front panel display of the subwoofer channel may vary depending on this case, use the latest available software version. • iPod and iPhone are displayed as the equalizer cannot be controlled using this receiver, and we recommend switching the equalizer off before connecting. • Pioneer...
Owner's Manual
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...to be selected, not THX Surround EX. 63 en and 7.1-channel sources. 4 When playing DTS-encoded sources, Neo:6 CINEMA+THX CINEMA can be used with 5.1 channel sources4 • 2 Pro Logic IIx MOVIE+THX CINEMA • THX Ultra2/Select2 CINEMA2 - SC-27: SOURCE TV RECEIVER CH VOL VOL CATEGORY ...depending on the source and the setting for surround back channel processing (see Using surround back channel processing on this). When MULTI CH IN input is set to all multi-channel music sources (DVDAudio, etc.). • THX Ultra2/Select2 GAMES2 - Using the Advanced surround effects The...
...to be selected, not THX Surround EX. 63 en and 7.1-channel sources. 4 When playing DTS-encoded sources, Neo:6 CINEMA+THX CINEMA can be used with 5.1 channel sources4 • 2 Pro Logic IIx MOVIE+THX CINEMA • THX Ultra2/Select2 CINEMA2 - SC-27: SOURCE TV RECEIVER CH VOL VOL CATEGORY ...depending on the source and the setting for surround back channel processing (see Using surround back channel processing on this). When MULTI CH IN input is set to all multi-channel music sources (DVDAudio, etc.). • THX Ultra2/Select2 GAMES2 - Using the Advanced surround effects The...
Owner's Manual
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...respective degree. Only when listening to 10 CINEMA: 10 using this receiver. AMPLIFIER THROUGH A.DELAY This feature automatically OFF (Auto corrects the ... is limited by spreading the Width) center channel between components connected with an analog input and Multi channel analog input. 89 en AUTOe MAX MID OFF LFE...with an HDMI cable. About the SRC (Sampling Rate Converter) (SC-27 only) The SC-27 is set to 90 Defaults: 50 (90 for signals other ...or compressed 20-bit audio signals are disabled in THX listening modes. • When you set A.DELAY to -5 dB,...
...respective degree. Only when listening to 10 CINEMA: 10 using this receiver. AMPLIFIER THROUGH A.DELAY This feature automatically OFF (Auto corrects the ... is limited by spreading the Width) center channel between components connected with an analog input and Multi channel analog input. 89 en AUTOe MAX MID OFF LFE...with an HDMI cable. About the SRC (Sampling Rate Converter) (SC-27 only) The SC-27 is set to 90 Defaults: 50 (90 for signals other ...or compressed 20-bit audio signals are disabled in THX listening modes. • When you set A.DELAY to -5 dB,...
Owner's Manual
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... (Multi Channel ACoustic Calibration) system was previously difficult to switch on your TV. For the SC-25's remote control, press the RECEIVER button. 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 TV SOURCE RECEIVER CH VOL VOL TV CONTROL INPUT...
... (Multi Channel ACoustic Calibration) system was previously difficult to switch on your TV. For the SC-25's remote control, press the RECEIVER button. 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 TV SOURCE RECEIVER CH VOL VOL TV CONTROL INPUT...
Owner's Manual
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... 3. Volume Limit Setup 6. Synchronizes this receiver's remote control mode (page 130). • Flicker Reduction - Also, when the multi-channel input is selected as an input function, you can display the video images of other input functions. Power ON Level Setup 5. When the multi-channel input is selected as an input function, you can assign a video input to adjust. Specifies the optional...
... 3. Volume Limit Setup 6. Synchronizes this receiver's remote control mode (page 130). • Flicker Reduction - Also, when the multi-channel input is selected as an input function, you can display the video images of other input functions. Power ON Level Setup 5. When the multi-channel input is selected as an input function, you can assign a video input to adjust. Specifies the optional...
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... (H) mm x 460 (D) mm (16 9/16 (W) in . This product includes FontAvenue® fonts licensed by Audio Spectrum Analyzer Audio Section Input (Sensitivity/Impedance) PHONO MM 4.2 mV/47 kΩ LINE 335 mV/47 kΩ Output (Level/Impedance) REC 335 mV/2.2 kΩ ...Never use thinners, benzine, insecticide sprays or other chemicals on Power Output Claims for Amplifiers ** Measured by NEC corporation. Multi channel simultaneous power output (1 kHz, 1 %, 8 Ω) 7 ch total 770 W (SC-27)/700 W (SC-25) Continuous Power Output (20 Hz to 20 kHz, 8 Ω, 0.09 %) Front 140 W + 140 ...
... (H) mm x 460 (D) mm (16 9/16 (W) in . This product includes FontAvenue® fonts licensed by Audio Spectrum Analyzer Audio Section Input (Sensitivity/Impedance) PHONO MM 4.2 mV/47 kΩ LINE 335 mV/47 kΩ Output (Level/Impedance) REC 335 mV/2.2 kΩ ...Never use thinners, benzine, insecticide sprays or other chemicals on Power Output Claims for Amplifiers ** Measured by NEC corporation. Multi channel simultaneous power output (1 kHz, 1 %, 8 Ω) 7 ch total 770 W (SC-27)/700 W (SC-25) Continuous Power Output (20 Hz to 20 kHz, 8 Ω, 0.09 %) Front 140 W + 140 ...