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Operating Instructions audio/video multi-channel receiver
Operating Instructions audio/video multi-channel receiver
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...has been tested and found to leave space around the unit for help. Product Name: AUDIO/VIDEO MULTI-CHANNEL RECEIVER Model Number: SC-27 / SC-25 Responsible Party Name: PIONEER ELECTRONICS SERVICE, INC. These limits are designed to high humidity or direct sunlight (or strong artificial light)...user is connected. - To avoid fire hazard, the power cord should never be easily unplugged from overheating. Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. - D8-10-2_A1_En VENTILATION CAUTION When installing this unit in a poorly ventilated area, or in locations exposed to provide ...
...has been tested and found to leave space around the unit for help. Product Name: AUDIO/VIDEO MULTI-CHANNEL RECEIVER Model Number: SC-27 / SC-25 Responsible Party Name: PIONEER ELECTRONICS SERVICE, INC. These limits are designed to high humidity or direct sunlight (or strong artificial light)...user is connected. - To avoid fire hazard, the power cord should never be easily unplugged from overheating. Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. - D8-10-2_A1_En VENTILATION CAUTION When installing this unit in a poorly ventilated area, or in locations exposed to provide ...
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...channel presets 60 Using the SIRIUS Menu 60 5 en Contents Flow of settings on the receiver 8 01 Before you start Our philosophy 9 Features 9 Checking what's in the box 10 Installing 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...56 Using the noise cut mode 56 Using Neural THX 56 Tuning directly to a station 56 Saving ...MULTI-ZONE connections 38 Connecting an IR receiver 40 Operating other Pioneer components with this Pioneer product. Please read through these operating ...
...channel presets 60 Using the SIRIUS Menu 60 5 en Contents Flow of settings on the receiver 8 01 Before you start Our philosophy 9 Features 9 Checking what's in the box 10 Installing 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...56 Using the noise cut mode 56 Using Neural THX 56 Tuning directly to a station 56 Saving ...MULTI-ZONE connections 38 Connecting an IR receiver 40 Operating other Pioneer components with this Pioneer product. Please read through these operating ...
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... sound 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 66...94 Checking your system settings 94 Resetting the system 95 Default system settings 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 ...
... sound 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 66...94 Checking your system settings 94 Resetting the system 95 Default system settings 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 ...
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...Advanced 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 Checking ...radio messages 143 Surround sound formats 143 Dolby 143 DTS 144 Windows Media Audio 9 Professional 145 About iPod 145 About THX 145 About Neural - THX Surround 147 About SIRIUS and XM 148 About FLAC 148 FLAC Decoder 148 Auto Surround, ALC and Stream Direct with ...
...Advanced 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 Checking ...radio messages 143 Surround sound formats 143 Dolby 143 DTS 144 Windows Media Audio 9 Professional 145 About iPod 145 About THX 145 About Neural - THX Surround 147 About SIRIUS and XM 148 About FLAC 148 FLAC Decoder 148 Auto Surround, ALC and Stream Direct with ...
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.... Setting the remote to control other components (page 96) • SC-25 - Setting the remote to control other components (page 103) 8 en Operating multiple receivers (page 103) • SC-25 - Operating multiple receivers (page 96) • SC-27 - It can be made as necessary 1 Before you start •...page 94) 12 Adjusting the sound and picture quality as desired • Using the various listening modes • Using surround back channel processing (page 66) • Better sound using Phase Control and Full Band Phase Control (page 68) • Measure the all EQ...
.... Setting the remote to control other components (page 96) • SC-25 - Setting the remote to control other components (page 103) 8 en Operating multiple receivers (page 103) • SC-25 - Operating multiple receivers (page 96) • SC-27 - It can be made as necessary 1 Before you start •...page 94) 12 Adjusting the sound and picture quality as desired • Using the various listening modes • Using surround back channel processing (page 66) • Better sound using Phase Control and Full Band Phase Control (page 68) • Measure the all EQ...
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...receiver has been designated AIR Studios Monitor: Features • Direct Energy HD Amplifier Through a collaboration, Pioneer and ICEpower have jointly development a unique class D amplifier called a "Direct Energy High Fidelity Class D (HD) amplifier". DTS-EXPRESS is a low-bitrate encoding technology supporting up to 7.1 channels and 8 channels... your home theater experience can be truly customized for optimal surround sound. • THX certified design (In case of SC-27) This receiver bears the THX Ultra2 Plus logo, which means it has passed a rigorous series of quality and ...
...receiver has been designated AIR Studios Monitor: Features • Direct Energy HD Amplifier Through a collaboration, Pioneer and ICEpower have jointly development a unique class D amplifier called a "Direct Energy High Fidelity Class D (HD) amplifier". DTS-EXPRESS is a low-bitrate encoding technology supporting up to 7.1 channels and 8 channels... your home theater experience can be truly customized for optimal surround sound. • THX certified design (In case of SC-27) This receiver bears the THX Ultra2 Plus logo, which means it has passed a rigorous series of quality and ...
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...the high-frequency range and improves the frequency-phase characteristics across all ranges. Furthermore, the enhanced frequencyphase characteristics between channels ensure better surround sound integration. • Sound Retriever The Sound Retriever feature employs DSP technology to a device...; Warranty card • These operating instructions Installing the receiver • When installing this receiver via a single cable. on a color TV (the screen may interfere with your Pioneer component that can operate this receiver is trademarks of presence when playing Dolby Digital, DTS...
...the high-frequency range and improves the frequency-phase characteristics across all ranges. Furthermore, the enhanced frequencyphase characteristics between channels ensure better surround sound integration. • Sound Retriever The Sound Retriever feature employs DSP technology to a device...; Warranty card • These operating instructions Installing the receiver • When installing this receiver via a single cable. on a color TV (the screen may interfere with your Pioneer component that can operate this receiver is trademarks of presence when playing Dolby Digital, DTS...
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...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 shining onto the remote sensor. • The receiver is located ...
...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 shining onto the remote sensor. • The receiver is located ...
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...setup mode, from other remote controls on page 99. SYS OFF - 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 GALLERY 4 USB iPod CD CD-R TUNER MULTI ... 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 AUTO/ALC/ DIRECT STEREO STANDARD ADV SURR PGM MENU 16 SIGNAL SEL SLEEP DIMMER AUDIO A.ATT SBch MCACC INFO DISP...
...setup mode, from other remote controls on page 99. SYS OFF - 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 GALLERY 4 USB iPod CD CD-R TUNER MULTI ... 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 AUTO/ALC/ DIRECT STEREO STANDARD ADV SURR PGM MENU 16 SIGNAL SEL SLEEP DIMMER AUDIO A.ATT SBch MCACC INFO DISP...
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...: D.ACCESS - Press TUNER first to select PQLS setting (page 86). Use to select channels. Use to adjust the volume on /off other receiver/component controls Use the number buttons to check selected receiver settings (page 94). MUTE - Also used to switch on your surround sound system (see... (page 90). AUTO/ALC/DIRECT - STANDARD - A.ATT - MCACC - HOME MENU - PQLS - Use to turn on a CD, DVD, etc. THX - Use to switch between MCACC presets (page 67). Press to confirm and exit the current menu screen (also use / to select an input...
...: D.ACCESS - Press TUNER first to select PQLS setting (page 86). Use to select channels. Use to adjust the volume on /off other receiver/component controls Use the number buttons to check selected receiver settings (page 94). MUTE - Also used to switch on your surround sound system (see... (page 90). AUTO/ALC/DIRECT - STANDARD - A.ATT - MCACC - HOME MENU - PQLS - Use to turn on a CD, DVD, etc. THX - Use to switch between MCACC presets (page 67). Press to confirm and exit the current menu screen (also use / to select an input...
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... 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 select channels for 5 seconds to set to RECEIVER, the receiver can be controlled (used to LIGHT M1, the illumination lights whenever buttons are operated.... Switches between named station presets and radio frequencies. Changes the audio or channel on /off the illumination of some of...
... 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 select channels for 5 seconds to set to RECEIVER, the receiver can be controlled (used to LIGHT M1, the illumination lights whenever buttons are operated.... Switches between named station presets and radio frequencies. Changes the audio or channel on /off the illumination of some of...
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...DTV. Use to select the surround back/virtual surround back channel mode (page 66). Press RECEIVER first to select an input signal (page 68). CH +/- - 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 HOME MEDIA TV CD CD...ALC/ MENU DIRECT STEREO STANDARD ADV SURR 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 component ...
...DTV. Use to select the surround back/virtual surround back channel mode (page 66). Press RECEIVER first to select an input signal (page 68). CH +/- - 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 HOME MEDIA TV CD CD...ALC/ MENU DIRECT STEREO STANDARD ADV SURR 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 component ...
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... FM broadcasts. RETURN - Switches between stereo playback and Front Stage Surround Advance modes (page 65). PQLS - Changes the audio or channel on /off the illumination of some of a double cassette deck player. STANDARD - Press to access: AUTO/ALC/DIRECT - Use TUNE... ZONE 3 (page 92). 12 Remote control LED Lights when a command is receiving AM broadcasts. Switches between named station presets and radio frequencies. THX - Use to switch on DVD or BD discs. ADV SURR - Press RECEIVER first to select PQLS setting (page 86). 8 AUDIO - STATUS - Use...
... FM broadcasts. RETURN - Switches between stereo playback and Front Stage Surround Advance modes (page 65). PQLS - Changes the audio or channel on /off the illumination of some of a double cassette deck player. STANDARD - Press to access: AUTO/ALC/DIRECT - Use TUNE... ZONE 3 (page 92). 12 Remote control LED Lights when a command is receiving AM broadcasts. Switches between named station presets and radio frequencies. THX - Use to switch on DVD or BD discs. ADV SURR - Press RECEIVER first to select PQLS setting (page 86). 8 AUDIO - STATUS - Use...
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...Lights when the PQLS feature is on. Blinks when connecting an HDMIequipped component; lights when the component is connected (page 29). 4 Remote sensor Receives the signals from the remote control (see Operating range of the panel with your finger. 8 AUDIO PARAMETER Use to access the Audio options ... 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 the PQLS feature is on. Blinks when connecting an HDMIequipped component; lights when the component is connected (page 29). 4 Remote sensor Receives the signals from the remote control (see Operating range of the panel with your finger. 8 AUDIO PARAMETER Use to access the Audio options ... 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...
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STANDARD SURROUND - ADVANCED SURROUND - Left front/Right front channel C - Either one channel other than the ones above XC - HOME THX - When the headphones are being output from the receiver. Center channel SL/SR - Press to indicate the currently selected input signal. See Connecting an HDMI-equipped ... 2 ] [ 3 ] [ 4 ] 8 18 19 20 21 22 dB 23 1 SIGNAL indicators Light to select a Home THX listening mode (page 63). Low frequency effects channel (the (( )) indicators light when an LFE signal is no sound output from the main zone (see Using the MULTI-ZONE controls...
STANDARD SURROUND - ADVANCED SURROUND - Left front/Right front channel C - Either one channel other than the ones above XC - HOME THX - When the headphones are being output from the receiver. Center channel SL/SR - Press to indicate the currently selected input signal. See Connecting an HDMI-equipped ... 2 ] [ 3 ] [ 4 ] 8 18 19 20 21 22 dB 23 1 SIGNAL indicators Light to select a Home THX listening mode (page 63). Low frequency effects channel (the (( )) indicators light when an LFE signal is no sound output from the main zone (see Using the MULTI-ZONE controls...
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...page 61). When one of the receiver is selected (page 65). Lights when Direct/Pure Direct is 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 STEREO - THX - Neo:6 - ALC - Lights... when one of the Neo:6 modes of the Home THX modes is selected (page 63). 9 (PHASE CONTROL) Lights when the Phase Control ...
...page 61). When one of the receiver is selected (page 65). Lights when Direct/Pure Direct is 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 STEREO - THX - Neo:6 - ALC - Lights... when one of the Neo:6 modes of the Home THX modes is selected (page 63). 9 (PHASE CONTROL) Lights when the Phase Control ...
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...input See Connecting an XM Radio tuner on page 37. 4 Coaxial digital audio inputs (x3 (SC-27), x2 (SC-25)) Use for digital audio sources, including DVD players/ recorders, digital satellite receivers, CD players, etc. See also The Input Setup menu on page 48 to assign the .... ATTENTION: ENCEINTE D'IMPEDANCE DE 6 Ω - 16 Ω . Plugging in your system on page 35. Important • Illustration shows the SC-27, however connections for recording to a CD or MiniDisc recorder. See Connecting other audio components on and off according to be the final step...
...input See Connecting an XM Radio tuner on page 37. 4 Coaxial digital audio inputs (x3 (SC-27), x2 (SC-25)) Use for digital audio sources, including DVD players/ recorders, digital satellite receivers, CD players, etc. See also The Input Setup menu on page 48 to assign the .... ATTENTION: ENCEINTE D'IMPEDANCE DE 6 Ω - 16 Ω . Plugging in your system on page 35. Important • Illustration shows the SC-27, however connections for recording to a CD or MiniDisc recorder. See Connecting other audio components on and off according to be the final step...
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...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...DVD player. See Connecting your DVD player with no HDMI output on page 30. 12 SC-27 only: ZONE 2 component video output Use to connect monitors or TVs in a separate room. &#...amplifier outputs Use to connect separate amplifiers for front, center, surround, surround back and subwoofer channels. See Connecting additional amplifiers on page 36 (see also Installing your speaker system...
...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...DVD player. See Connecting your DVD player with no HDMI output on page 30. 12 SC-27 only: ZONE 2 component video output Use to connect monitors or TVs in a separate room. &#...amplifier outputs Use to connect separate amplifiers for front, center, surround, surround back and subwoofer channels. See Connecting additional amplifiers on page 36 (see also Installing your speaker system...
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... connecting or disconnecting the speaker cables, disconnect the power cord before touching any uninsulated parts. • Make sure that came with the terminals on the receiver comprises a positive (+) and negative (-) terminal. It is twisted together and inserted fully into the end of external shocks such as a safety measure. 03 Connecting your...
... connecting or disconnecting the speaker cables, disconnect the power cord before touching any uninsulated parts. • Make sure that came with the terminals on the receiver comprises a positive (+) and negative (-) terminal. It is twisted together and inserted fully into the end of external shocks such as a safety measure. 03 Connecting your...
