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...Improving FM sound 56 Using the noise cut mode 56 Using Neural THX 56 Tuning directly to a station 56 Saving station presets 56 ... the receiver 10 Loading the 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...Pioneer components with no HDMI output 30 Connecting your model properly. Please read through these operating instructions so you for improving sound quality 23 Connecting the speakers 24 Installing your speaker system 25 Standard 5.1/6.1/7.1-channel...
...Improving FM sound 56 Using the noise cut mode 56 Using Neural THX 56 Tuning directly to a station 56 Saving station presets 56 ... the receiver 10 Loading the 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...Pioneer components with no HDMI output 30 Connecting your model properly. Please read through these operating instructions so you for improving sound quality 23 Connecting the speakers 24 Installing your speaker system 25 Standard 5.1/6.1/7.1-channel...
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... 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...95 10 Controlling the rest of your system (In case of SC-27) Operating multiple receivers 96 Setting the remote to control other components . . . . 96 Selecting preset codes directly 96 Programming signals from other remote controls . . . 97 Erasing one of the remote control button settings . . . 98 Resetting the remote control presets ...
... 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...95 10 Controlling the rest of your system (In case of SC-27) Operating multiple receivers 96 Setting the remote to control other components . . . . 96 Selecting preset codes directly 96 Programming signals from other remote controls . . . 97 Erasing one of the remote control button settings . . . 98 Resetting the remote control presets ...
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 ...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 Reduction...
...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 ...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 Reduction...
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... sound using Phase Control and Full Band Phase Control (page 68) • Measure the all EQ type (SYMMETRY/ALL CH ADJ/ FRONT ALIGN) (page 110) • 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 -
... sound using Phase Control and Full Band Phase Control (page 68) • Measure the all EQ type (SYMMETRY/ALL CH ADJ/ FRONT ALIGN) (page 110) • 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 -
Owner's Manual
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... added possibility. on -screen control of this receiver's enhanced compatibility makes on a color TV (the screen may interfere with your Pioneer component that are converted and ...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 • When installing this receiver... of this receiver automatically equalizes the playback sound level according to put it . The USB terminal allows you to listen to two-channel audio from ...
... added possibility. on -screen control of this receiver's enhanced compatibility makes on a color TV (the screen may interfere with your Pioneer component that are converted and ...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 • When installing this receiver... of this receiver automatically equalizes the playback sound level according to put it . The USB terminal allows you to listen to two-channel audio from ...
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... 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 shining onto the remote sensor. • The receiver is operated simultaneously with the same shape...
... 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 shining onto the remote sensor. • The receiver is operated simultaneously with the same shape...
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...input function names on page 98. See Erasing one of the remote control button settings on page 98. See Resetting the remote control presets on page 99. 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... 11 TV SOURCE RECEIVER CH VOL VOL 14 15 TV CONTROL INPUT MUTE AUDIO PARAMETER LIST TUNE MUTE VIDEO PARAMETER TOOLS TOP MENU BAND PRESET ENTER T.EDIT GUIDE PRESET CATEGORY HOME MENU iPod CTRL TUNE STATUS PHASE CTRL RETURN CH LEVEL THX MPX PQLS MEMORY ...
...input function names on page 98. See Erasing one of the remote control button settings on page 98. See Resetting the remote control presets on page 99. 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... 11 TV SOURCE RECEIVER CH VOL VOL 14 15 TV CONTROL INPUT MUTE AUDIO PARAMETER LIST TUNE MUTE VIDEO PARAMETER TOOLS TOP MENU BAND PRESET ENTER T.EDIT GUIDE PRESET CATEGORY HOME MENU iPod CTRL TUNE STATUS PHASE CTRL RETURN CH LEVEL THX MPX PQLS MEMORY ...
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... channel, then use to return to the previous menu with DVDs or to select closed captioning with DTV). 9 TUNE/PRESET) /ENTER Use the arrow buttons when setting up to adjust the volume on a CD, DVD, etc. STEREO - Press to select a Home THX ...the remote control operation switch to check selected receiver settings (page 94). See Operating multiple receivers on page 96. 7 TV CONTROL buttons These buttons are explained on this ). - Use to access the following controls: AUDIO PARAMETER - Set the remote control operation selector switch to RECEIVER to select channels. ...
... channel, then use to return to the previous menu with DVDs or to select closed captioning with DTV). 9 TUNE/PRESET) /ENTER Use the arrow buttons when setting up to adjust the volume on a CD, DVD, etc. STEREO - Press to select a Home THX ...the remote control operation switch to check selected receiver settings (page 94). See Operating multiple receivers on page 96. 7 TV CONTROL buttons These buttons are explained on this ). - Use to access the following controls: AUDIO PARAMETER - Set the remote control operation selector switch to RECEIVER to select channels. ...
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... - Use to LIGHT M1, the illumination lights whenever buttons are operated. When switched to select channels for 5 seconds to change the illumination mode 1 or 2. Note 1 Press and hold in the remote control illumination button for DVD/DVR units. Use to set to LIGHT M2 (default), the illumination only.... 15 VOL +/- 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. Also use this switch is pressed. When this...
... - Use to LIGHT M1, the illumination lights whenever buttons are operated. When switched to select channels for 5 seconds to change the illumination mode 1 or 2. Note 1 Press and hold in the remote control illumination button for DVD/DVR units. Use to set to LIGHT M2 (default), the illumination only.... 15 VOL +/- 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. Also use this switch is pressed. When this...
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...channels. Receiver control, TV Control • Blue - CLASS - Use to turn 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 (page 56) or the tracks on a CD, DVD, etc. Dims or brightens the display (page 93). Controls and displays 02 Remote control...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 component control ...
...channels. Receiver control, TV Control • Blue - CLASS - Use to turn 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 (page 56) or the tracks on a CD, DVD, etc. Dims or brightens the display (page 93). Controls and displays 02 Remote control...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 component control ...
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...Control (page 68). Press RECEIVER first to the receiver (see page 103 for DVD/DVR units. 9 REMOTE SETUP Use to input the preset code when making remote control settings and to set the remote control mode (page 103). 10 TV CTRL Use this button to set preset code of a double cassette deck player. STATUS - PQLS - Use to select channels...described below. If the signal is receiving AM broadcasts. STEREO - Press for example DVD, DVR or TV). THX - Press to select a Home THX listening mode (page 63). Changes the audio or channel on /off the illumination of some ...
...Control (page 68). Press RECEIVER first to the receiver (see page 103 for DVD/DVR units. 9 REMOTE SETUP Use to input the preset code when making remote control settings and to set the remote control mode (page 103). 10 TV CTRL Use this button to set preset code of a double cassette deck player. STATUS - PQLS - Use to select channels...described below. If the signal is receiving AM broadcasts. STEREO - Press for example DVD, DVR or TV). THX - Press to select a Home THX listening mode (page 63). Changes the audio or channel on /off the illumination of some ...
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...VOLUME 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 AUDIO PARAMETER (TUNE) 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 ... KURO LINK function is on. Power indicator lights when the receiver is set to ON, the power indicator lights when the power 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 ...
...VOLUME 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 AUDIO PARAMETER (TUNE) 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 ... KURO LINK function is on. Power indicator lights when the receiver is set to ON, the power indicator lights when the power 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 ...
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... - Lights when Dialog Enhancement is muted (page 16). 15 Master volume level Shows the overall volume level. This lights to indicate the receiver's remote control mode setting. (Not displayed when set using MPX. 13 SOUND Lights when any of the Advanced Surround modes has been selected (page 63...Surround feature is on (page 61). THX - STEREO - MONO - ADV.SURROUND - Lights when one of the receiver is switched on , this lights to indicate Neo:6 processing (page 62). 21 MSTR Lights during DSD (Direct Stream Digital) to 1.) (SC-27: page 96, SC-25: page 103) 19 en ...
... - Lights when Dialog Enhancement is muted (page 16). 15 Master volume level Shows the overall volume level. This lights to indicate the receiver's remote control mode setting. (Not displayed when set using MPX. 13 SOUND Lights when any of the Advanced Surround modes has been selected (page 63...Surround feature is on (page 61). THX - STEREO - MONO - ADV.SURROUND - Lights when one of the receiver is switched on , this lights to indicate Neo:6 processing (page 62). 21 MSTR Lights during DSD (Direct Stream Digital) to 1.) (SC-27: page 96, SC-25: page 103) 19 en ...
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...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 components so that you can control all your equipment from a single IR remote sensor. See Operating other Pioneer...Control. See Connecting a PC for Advanced MCACC output on page 41. 11 Component video inputs (x3) Use the inputs to connect any video source that has component video output, such as a DVD player. See Connecting your DVD player with no HDMI output on page 30. 12 SC-27... subwoofer channels. &#...
...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 components so that you can control all your equipment from a single IR remote sensor. See Operating other Pioneer...Control. See Connecting a PC for Advanced MCACC output on page 41. 11 Component video inputs (x3) Use the inputs to connect any video source that has component video output, such as a DVD player. See Connecting your DVD player with no HDMI output on page 30. 12 SC-27... subwoofer channels. &#...
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... HDMI jacks connected to another component for grounding purposes. 1 Decide which component you want to control all your components using this receiver's remote control, see Setting the remote to control other Pioneer components with your component to check for IR compatibility. • If using two remote controls (at which can be used to link components together so that other...
... HDMI jacks connected to another component for grounding purposes. 1 Decide which component you want to control all your components using this receiver's remote control, see Setting the remote to control other Pioneer components with your component to check for IR compatibility. • If using two remote controls (at which can be used to link components together so that other...
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... ANT MPX PQLS MEMORY AUDIO INFO CH DISP MULTI OPE TV CTRL RECEIVER REMOTE SETUP ZONE 2 ZONE 3 MAIN 1 Switch on . 2 Set the remote control to RECEIVER. Input Setup c. For the SC-27's remote control, set the remote control to switch on the receiver and your TV. Use RECEIVER to the receiver operation mode" is indicated in these instructions, use the respective procedure described...
... ANT MPX PQLS MEMORY AUDIO INFO CH DISP MULTI OPE TV CTRL RECEIVER REMOTE SETUP ZONE 2 ZONE 3 MAIN 1 Switch on . 2 Set the remote control to RECEIVER. Input Setup c. For the SC-27's remote control, set the remote control to switch on the receiver and your TV. Use RECEIVER to the receiver operation mode" is indicated in these instructions, use the respective procedure described...
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... and channel level. AUDIO PARAMETER (TUNE) VIDEO CONTROL ON/OFF (PRESET) ENTER (TUNE) 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 ... 1 START Exit Return 3 Set the remote control to the receiver operation mode. Important • Make sure the microphone and speakers are not moved during the Auto MCACC Setup. • Using the Auto MCACC Setup will appear. 46 en SC-27: RECEIVER MAIN ZONE2 SOURCE 3 MULTI OPERATION DVD ...
... and channel level. AUDIO PARAMETER (TUNE) VIDEO CONTROL ON/OFF (PRESET) ENTER (TUNE) 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 ... 1 START Exit Return 3 Set the remote control to the receiver operation mode. Important • Make sure the microphone and speakers are not moved during the Auto MCACC Setup. • Using the Auto MCACC Setup will appear. 46 en SC-27: RECEIVER MAIN ZONE2 SOURCE 3 MULTI OPERATION DVD ...
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... optimal for easier identification. 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 CH VOL VOL TV CONTROL INPUT AUDIO PARAMETER LIST TOP...PQLS MEMORY AUDIO INFO CH DISP MULTI OPE TV CTRL RECEIVER REMOTE SETUP ZONE 2 ZONE 3 MAIN 1 Switch on . 2 Set the remote control to the receiver operation mode, then press HOME MENU. A Graphical User Interface (GUI) screen appears on the remote control. 6 Select the input(s) to which input terminal your ...
... optimal for easier identification. 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 CH VOL VOL TV CONTROL INPUT AUDIO PARAMETER LIST TOP...PQLS MEMORY AUDIO INFO CH DISP MULTI OPE TV CTRL RECEIVER REMOTE SETUP ZONE 2 ZONE 3 MAIN 1 Switch on . 2 Set the remote control to the receiver operation mode, then press HOME MENU. A Graphical User Interface (GUI) screen appears on the remote control. 6 Select the input(s) to which input terminal your ...
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...SEL SLEEP DIMMER AUDIO A.ATT SBch MCACC INFO DISP HDMI OUT RECEIVER SOURCE DVD BD DVR HDMI HOME MEDIA TV CD CD-R GALLERY AUTO/ALC/ MENU DIRECT STEREO STANDARD ADV SURR PGM HDD DVD THX PHASE CTRL STATUS ANT MPX PQLS MEMORY iPod USB TUNER XM ...When not using a surround back speaker, 2D+PLIIx MOVIE is displayed when playing Dolby Digital 5.1 channel signals, and DTS+Neo:6 is being performed properly. For the SC-27's remote control, set the remote control to the receiver operation mode" is coming from the front left/right speakers in these instructions, use the input ...
...SEL SLEEP DIMMER AUDIO A.ATT SBch MCACC INFO DISP HDMI OUT RECEIVER SOURCE DVD BD DVR HDMI HOME MEDIA TV CD CD-R GALLERY AUTO/ALC/ MENU DIRECT STEREO STANDARD ADV SURR PGM HDD DVD THX PHASE CTRL STATUS ANT MPX PQLS MEMORY iPod USB TUNER XM ...When not using a surround back speaker, 2D+PLIIx MOVIE is displayed when playing Dolby Digital 5.1 channel signals, and DTS+Neo:6 is being performed properly. For the SC-27's remote control, set the remote control to the receiver operation mode" is coming from the front left/right speakers in these instructions, use the input ...
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... In Setup in Other Setup. For details, see Switching the iPod controls on page 52. 2 SC-27 only: Set the remote control operation selector switch to SOURCE. 3 Press iPod USB on page 128...feature is also possible to control playback of audio content from your iPod using this receiver, and we recommend switching the equalizer off before connecting. • Pioneer cannot under any circumstances accept...from the multichannel inputs is possible to the iPod (see Multi Channel Input Setup on the remote control to switch the receiver to the proper output setting. To display video clips, switch ...
... In Setup in Other Setup. For details, see Switching the iPod controls on page 52. 2 SC-27 only: Set the remote control operation selector switch to SOURCE. 3 Press iPod USB on page 128...feature is also possible to control playback of audio content from your iPod using this receiver, and we recommend switching the equalizer off before connecting. • Pioneer cannot under any circumstances accept...from the multichannel inputs is possible to the iPod (see Multi Channel Input Setup on the remote control to switch the receiver to the proper output setting. To display video clips, switch ...
