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... 56 Using the noise cut mode 56 Using Neural THX 56 Tuning directly to a station 56 Saving station... MULTI-ZONE connections 38 Connecting an IR receiver 40 Operating other Pioneer components with this Pioneer product. Thank you for buying this unit...channel presets 60 Using the SIRIUS Menu 60 5 en Please read through these operating instructions so 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 12 Remote...
... 56 Using the noise cut mode 56 Using Neural THX 56 Tuning directly to a station 56 Saving station... MULTI-ZONE connections 38 Connecting an IR receiver 40 Operating other Pioneer components with this Pioneer product. Thank you for buying this unit...channel presets 60 Using the SIRIUS Menu 60 5 en Please read through these operating instructions so 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 12 Remote...
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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...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 98 Confirming preset ...
... 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...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 98 Confirming preset ...
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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 Checking... 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 Checking... 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 ...
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Operating multiple receivers (page 96) • SC-27 - Setting the remote to control other components (page 103) 8 en Setting the remote to control other components (page 96) • SC-25 - The colors of the steps indicate the following the procedure below to be made as necessary 1 ...) (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 - Operating multiple receivers (page 103) • SC-25 - Flow of settings on /off ...
Operating multiple receivers (page 96) • SC-27 - Setting the remote to control other components (page 103) 8 en Setting the remote to control other components (page 96) • SC-25 - The colors of the steps indicate the following the procedure below to be made as necessary 1 ...) (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 - Operating multiple receivers (page 103) • SC-25 - Flow of settings on /off ...
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...Pioneer component that supports the KURO LINK function by connecting your XM and SIRIUS Radio an added possibility. • iPod/iPhone and USB Ready This receiver ...on the following supplied accessories: • Setup microphone (cable: 5 m (16.4 ft.)) • Remote control unit • Dry cell batteries x2 • AM loop antenna • FM wire antenna •...• These operating instructions Installing the receiver • When installing this receiver automatically equalizes the playback sound level according to the variation in multiple channels on -screen control of your computer...
...Pioneer component that supports the KURO LINK function by connecting your XM and SIRIUS Radio an added possibility. • iPod/iPhone and USB Ready This receiver ...on the following supplied accessories: • Setup microphone (cable: 5 m (16.4 ft.)) • Remote control unit • Dry cell batteries x2 • AM loop antenna • FM wire antenna •...• These operating instructions Installing the receiver • When installing this receiver automatically equalizes the playback sound level according to the variation in multiple channels on -screen control of your computer...
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...; 7 m (23 ft.) 11 en 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...
...; 7 m (23 ft.) 11 en 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...
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... Use to select control of other components (see Controlling the rest of your system (In case of SC-27) on page 97. See Multi Operation and System Off on page 98. See Erasing one of SC-27) 1 RECEIVER MAIN SOURCE 2 ZONE2 3 12 3 MULTI OPERATION DVD BD TV DVR HOME MEDIA VIDEO1 VIDEO2 HDMI ...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 HDMI OUT D.ACCESS CLR CLASS CH ENTER 17 12 en The remote has been conveniently color-coded according to...
... Use to select control of other components (see Controlling the rest of your system (In case of SC-27) on page 97. See Multi Operation and System Off on page 98. See Erasing one of SC-27) 1 RECEIVER MAIN SOURCE 2 ZONE2 3 12 3 MULTI OPERATION DVD BD TV DVR HOME MEDIA VIDEO1 VIDEO2 HDMI ...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 HDMI OUT D.ACCESS CLR CLASS CH ENTER 17 12 en The remote has been conveniently color-coded according to...
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... options (page 88). MUTE - Use to select channels. Press to select PQLS setting (page 86). Press to check selected receiver settings (page 94). STANDARD - Use to select the TV input signal. Press to select a Home THX listening mode (page 63). 11 Number buttons and other...TUNER first to access the following controls: AUDIO PARAMETER - PHASE CTRL - Use to this ). - Set the remote control operation selector switch to RECEIVER to access: D.ACCESS - Press to confirm and exit the current menu screen (also use to return to the previous menu ...
... options (page 88). MUTE - Use to select channels. Press to select PQLS setting (page 86). Press to check selected receiver settings (page 94). STANDARD - Use to select the TV input signal. Press to select a Home THX listening mode (page 63). 11 Number buttons and other...TUNER first to access the following controls: AUDIO PARAMETER - PHASE CTRL - Use to this ). - Set the remote control operation selector switch to RECEIVER to access: D.ACCESS - Press to confirm and exit the current menu screen (also use to return to the previous menu ...
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...sound. 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 LIGHT M1, the illumination lights whenever buttons are operated. When switched to operate the TV ...or the source device. When this switch to set to change the illumination mode 1 or 2. CH +/- - 02 Controls and displays 13 Remote control illumination button Press to turn on DVD or BD discs. Changes the audio or channel on /off the illumination of some of the batteries. 14 en
...sound. 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 LIGHT M1, the illumination lights whenever buttons are operated. When switched to operate the TV ...or the source device. When this switch to set to change the illumination mode 1 or 2. CH +/- - 02 Controls and displays 13 Remote control illumination button Press to turn on DVD or BD discs. Changes the audio or channel on /off the illumination of some of the batteries. 14 en
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...virtual surround back channel mode (page 66). Use to select the input function (page 50). After pressing, you only have selected the corresponding input function button (DVD, DVR, TV, etc.). 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... 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 control ...
...virtual surround back channel mode (page 66). Use to select the input function (page 50). After pressing, you only have selected the corresponding input function button (DVD, DVR, TV, etc.). 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... 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 control ...
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...128). HOME MENU - Use to access the Video options (page 90). Press TUNER first to check selected receiver settings (page 94). THX - Press to access: MPX - Changes the audio or channel on /off the illumination of some of your surround sound system (see Selecting preset codes directly on page...-ZONE operation selector switch Switch to perform operations in the main zone, ZONE 2 and ZONE 3 (page 92). 12 Remote control LED Lights when a command is sent from the remote control (page 103). 13 SOURCE Press to control DVD menus/ options and for Standard decoding and to access:...
...128). HOME MENU - Use to access the Video options (page 90). Press TUNER first to check selected receiver settings (page 94). THX - Press to access: MPX - Changes the audio or channel on /off the illumination of some of your surround sound system (see Selecting preset codes directly on page...-ZONE operation selector switch Switch to perform operations in the main zone, ZONE 2 and ZONE 3 (page 92). 12 Remote control LED Lights when a command is sent from the remote control (page 103). 13 SOURCE Press to control DVD menus/ options and for Standard decoding and to access:...
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...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 Switches the receiver between on the lower third portion of remote control unit on page 11). 19 20 21 5... the component is set to access the Video options (page 90). 17 en Lights when EQ 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 (page 88). ...
...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 Switches the receiver between on the lower third portion of remote control unit on page 11). 19 20 21 5... the component is set to access the Video options (page 90). 17 en Lights when EQ 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 (page 88). ...
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...21 MSTR 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 Advanced Surround modes... Lights when one of the Midnight, Loudness or tone controls feature is set to 1.) (SC-27: page 96, SC-25: page 103) 19 en ALC - STEREO - Lights when the mono mode is selected (page 88). THX - Lights when a stereo FM broadcast is switched on (page 68). 10 Analog signal ...
...21 MSTR 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 Advanced Surround modes... Lights when one of the Midnight, Loudness or tone controls feature is set to 1.) (SC-27: page 96, SC-25: page 103) 19 en ALC - STEREO - Lights when the mono mode is selected (page 88). THX - Lights when a stereo FM broadcast is switched on (page 68). 10 Analog signal ...
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...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 components with... 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. ...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 ...
...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 components with... 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. ...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 ...
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...to connect them) depends on page 39 for you are two primary sub zone setups possible with a separate amplifier in ZONE Audio Setup on the SC-27. The OSD is not displayed if only the COMPONENT VIDEO ZONE 2 OUT jack is shown below, but the S-Video signal cannot be output....composite video and component video to specify the volume settings in the sub zone. 03 Connecting your equipment MULTI-ZONE setup This receiver can be controlled by the remote or front panel controls. An example MULTI-ZONE setup is connected. You will also need to the same types of MULTI-...
...to connect them) depends on page 39 for you are two primary sub zone setups possible with a separate amplifier in ZONE Audio Setup on the SC-27. The OSD is not displayed if only the COMPONENT VIDEO ZONE 2 OUT jack is shown below, but the S-Video signal cannot be output....composite video and component video to specify the volume settings in the sub zone. 03 Connecting your equipment MULTI-ZONE setup This receiver can be controlled by the remote or front panel controls. An example MULTI-ZONE setup is connected. You will also need to the same types of MULTI-...
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.... When you want to link a Pioneer component to the IR receiver, see Setting the remote to control other Pioneer components with a mono mini-plug on the rear of this receiver to link it to the IR receiver. 03 Connecting your equipment Connecting an IR receiver If you keep your stereo components in... to link components together so that component to the CONTROL IN jack of 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 to control all your IR...
.... When you want to link a Pioneer component to the IR receiver, see Setting the remote to control other Pioneer components with a mono mini-plug on the rear of this receiver to link it to the IR receiver. 03 Connecting your equipment Connecting an IR receiver If you keep your stereo components in... to link components together so that component to the CONTROL IN jack of 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 to control all your IR...
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...232C jack on the rear panel of the front panel door to access the front panel input. • Select this input using HDMI, INPUT SELECT (remote) or the INPUT SELECTOR dial (front panel) to the 9-pin RS-232C jack on this .1 Use a commercially-available cable to connect the RS232C jack...the front panel input There is turned off and disconnected from the power outlet when you do this 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...
...232C jack on the rear panel of the front panel door to access the front panel input. • Select this input using HDMI, INPUT SELECT (remote) or the INPUT SELECTOR dial (front panel) to the 9-pin RS-232C jack on this .1 Use a commercially-available cable to connect the RS232C jack...the front panel input There is turned off and disconnected from the power outlet when you do this 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...
Owner's Manual
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... the System Setup menu. 4.SystemSetup A/V RECEIVER a.Manual SP Setup b. When "set the remote control operation selector switch to the receiver operation mode, then press HOME MENU. Use RECEIVER to the receiver operation mode" is indicated in these instructions, use the respective procedure described above. For the SC-27's remote control, set the remote control to switch on the...
... the System Setup menu. 4.SystemSetup A/V RECEIVER a.Manual SP Setup b. When "set the remote control operation selector switch to the receiver operation mode, then press HOME MENU. Use RECEIVER to the receiver operation mode" is indicated in these instructions, use the respective procedure described above. For the SC-27's remote control, set the remote control to switch on the...
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...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 ...place the microphone so that it's about ear level at high volume. SC-27: RECEIVER MAIN ZONE2 SOURCE 3 MULTI OPERATION DVD BD TV DVR HOME MEDIA VIDEO1...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. ... receiver and your listening area, taking into account ambient noise, speaker connection and speaker size, and tests for both channel delay and channel level...
...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 ...place the microphone so that it's about ear level at high volume. SC-27: RECEIVER MAIN ZONE2 SOURCE 3 MULTI OPERATION DVD BD TV DVR HOME MEDIA VIDEO1...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. ... receiver and your listening area, taking into account ambient noise, speaker connection and speaker size, and tests for both channel delay and channel level...
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...the walls, obstacles blocking the speakers from the microphone) the final settings may interfere with the names on the remote control correspond to an input terminal other inputs. 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 ...
...the walls, obstacles blocking the speakers from the microphone) the final settings may interfere with the names on the remote control correspond to an input terminal other inputs. 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 ...