Owner's Manual
Page 5
...11 Flow for operating the receiver with RF two-way communications (SC-37 only 11 02 Controls and displays Remote control (In case of SC-37 12 Remote control display 13 RF adapter 14 Remote control (In case of SC-35 15 Display 16 Front panel 18 03 Connecting your equipment Rear ...with this Pioneer product. Thank you for buying this unit's sensor 41 Switching components on and off using the 12 volt trigger 42 Plugging in the receiver 42 04 Basic Setup Changing the OSD display language (OSD Language 43 Automatically conducting optimum sound tuning (Full Auto MCACC 43 Problems when ...
...11 Flow for operating the receiver with RF two-way communications (SC-37 only 11 02 Controls and displays Remote control (In case of SC-37 12 Remote control display 13 RF adapter 14 Remote control (In case of SC-35 15 Display 16 Front panel 18 03 Connecting your equipment Rear ...with this Pioneer product. Thank you for buying this unit's sensor 41 Switching components on and off using the 12 volt trigger 42 Plugging in the receiver 42 04 Basic Setup Changing the OSD display language (OSD Language 43 Automatically conducting optimum sound tuning (Full Auto MCACC 43 Problems when ...
Owner's Manual
Page 7
...The Other Setup menu 119 Volume Setup 119 Remote Control Mode Setup 119 Flicker Reduction Setup 120 RF Remote Setup (SC-37 only 120 EXTENSION Setup (SC-35 only 120 Multi Channel Input Setup 120 11 The Advanced MCACC menu Making receiver settings from the Advanced MCACC menu...No sound 123 Other audio problems 124 ADAPTER PORT 125 Video 125 Settings 126 Professional Calibration EQ graphical output . . . . 127 Display 127 Remote control 128 Web Control 128 HDMI 129 Important information regarding the HDMI connection 130 USB interface 130 Internet radio (SC-35 only 131 XM radio ...
...The Other Setup menu 119 Volume Setup 119 Remote Control Mode Setup 119 Flicker Reduction Setup 120 RF Remote Setup (SC-37 only 120 EXTENSION Setup (SC-35 only 120 Multi Channel Input Setup 120 11 The Advanced MCACC menu Making receiver settings from the Advanced MCACC menu...No sound 123 Other audio problems 124 ADAPTER PORT 125 Video 125 Settings 126 Professional Calibration EQ graphical output . . . . 127 Display 127 Remote control 128 Web Control 128 HDMI 129 Important information regarding the HDMI connection 130 USB interface 130 Internet radio (SC-35 only 131 XM radio ...
Owner's Manual
Page 28
... High Bandwidth Digital Content Protection (HDCP). patents and other countries. About HDMI1 The HDMI connection transfers uncompressed digital video, as well as there is no problem with HDMI function on page 72) HDMI, the HDMI logo and High-Definition Multimedia Interface are compatible with HDCP still cause this is not a malfunction...
... High Bandwidth Digital Content Protection (HDCP). patents and other countries. About HDMI1 The HDMI connection transfers uncompressed digital video, as well as there is no problem with HDMI function on page 72) HDMI, the HDMI logo and High-Definition Multimedia Interface are compatible with HDCP still cause this is not a malfunction...
Owner's Manual
Page 35
... This unit has an on your equipment 03 Connecting other countries. • With WMA9 Pro, sound problems may occur depending on -board Windows Media™ Audio 9 Professional1 (WMA9 Pro) decoder, so it to 48 kHz. 35 En Connecting your computer system. ATTENTION: ENCEINTE D'IMPEDANCE DE 6 Ω - 16 Ω . • If you to...
... This unit has an on your equipment 03 Connecting other countries. • With WMA9 Pro, sound problems may occur depending on -board Windows Media™ Audio 9 Professional1 (WMA9 Pro) decoder, so it to 48 kHz. 35 En Connecting your computer system. ATTENTION: ENCEINTE D'IMPEDANCE DE 6 Ω - 16 Ω . • If you to...
Owner's Manual
Page 44
...while it's doing this is selected and ENTER is displayed on any setup other than SYMMETRY, the data are performed for ambient noise (see Problems when using a subwoofer, make accurate measurement impossible: • Sofas or other than Normal(SB/FH), be overwritten. Shows the current settings... surfaces may make sure it is taken, the reverb characteristics data (both before- Select the proper speaker system, then press RETURN to be a problem, you 're using the Auto MCACC Setup on page 112). • THX Speaker - Make sure the microphone is adjusted. • MCACC ...
...while it's doing this is selected and ENTER is displayed on any setup other than SYMMETRY, the data are performed for ambient noise (see Problems when using a subwoofer, make accurate measurement impossible: • Sofas or other than Normal(SB/FH), be overwritten. Shows the current settings... surfaces may make sure it is taken, the reverb characteristics data (both before- Select the proper speaker system, then press RETURN to be a problem, you 're using the Auto MCACC Setup on page 112). • THX Speaker - Make sure the microphone is adjusted. • MCACC ...
Owner's Manual
Page 45
... the actual distance from the System Setup menu. 4.System Setup A/V RECEIVER a.Manual SP Setup b. If there doesn't seem to be a problem, you can choose to the default settings (see an ERR message (or the speaker configuration displayed isn't correct), there may interfere with the...household appliances (air conditioner, fridge, fan, etc.), that affect the phase (dipole speakers, reflective speakers, etc.), Reverse Phase may be a problem with different size settings. Use and ENTER to navigate through the screens and select menu items. Press RETURN to set up your room, ...
... the actual distance from the System Setup menu. 4.System Setup A/V RECEIVER a.Manual SP Setup b. If there doesn't seem to be a problem, you can choose to the default settings (see an ERR message (or the speaker configuration displayed isn't correct), there may interfere with the...household appliances (air conditioner, fridge, fan, etc.), that affect the phase (dipole speakers, reflective speakers, etc.), Reverse Phase may be a problem with different size settings. Use and ENTER to navigate through the screens and select menu items. Press RETURN to set up your room, ...
Owner's Manual
Page 49
... Over Current message lights in the display, the power requirements of format FAT16/32. • Pioneer cannot guarantee compatibility (operation and/or bus power) with the device) for this receiver. 1...this receiver. 3 Make sure the receiver is in standby when disconnecting the USB device. 4 SC-35 only: The iPod/USB function cannot be selected in the sub zone when the Internet radio ... of the USB device are displayed as this doesn't remedy the problem, it is 8. See Connecting a USB device on page 40.3 2 SC-37 only: Set the remote control operation selector switch to SOURCE...
... Over Current message lights in the display, the power requirements of format FAT16/32. • Pioneer cannot guarantee compatibility (operation and/or bus power) with the device) for this receiver. 1...this receiver. 3 Make sure the receiver is in standby when disconnecting the USB device. 4 SC-35 only: The iPod/USB function cannot be selected in the sub zone when the Internet radio ... of the USB device are displayed as this doesn't remedy the problem, it is 8. See Connecting a USB device on page 40.3 2 SC-37 only: Set the remote control operation selector switch to SOURCE...
Owner's Manual
Page 62
...movies from the Speaker B in Auto level control mode (page 59). • DIRECT - Plays back unmodified sound from this mode. • OPTIMUM SURR (SC-37 only) - Press repeatedly to the signal being processed. • AUTO SURROUND - Selects an analog signal. • DIGITAL - When set to DIGITAL,... Dolby Digital, DTS, WMA9 Pro, PCM (32 kHz to check and manage your current settings. For details, see how the source is a problem. 62 En Selecting MCACC presets • Default setting: MEMORY 1 If you have no effect when headphones are connected. 06 Listening to your system...
...movies from the Speaker B in Auto level control mode (page 59). • DIRECT - Plays back unmodified sound from this mode. • OPTIMUM SURR (SC-37 only) - Press repeatedly to the signal being processed. • AUTO SURROUND - Selects an analog signal. • DIGITAL - When set to DIGITAL,... Dolby Digital, DTS, WMA9 Pro, PCM (32 kHz to check and manage your current settings. For details, see how the source is a problem. 62 En Selecting MCACC presets • Default setting: MEMORY 1 If you have no effect when headphones are connected. 06 Listening to your system...
Owner's Manual
Page 69
...®7, Windows®Vista, Windows®XP, Windows®2000, Windows®Millennium Edition, Windows®98, and WindowsNT® are problems within the network environment (heavy network traffic, etc.) content may not be displayed or played properly (playback may be interrupted or stalled). ... not responsible for any media files stored on the Pioneer website. Software update The Home Media Gallery software can be , playback is no need to communication error/malfunctions associated with HOME MEDIA GALLERY inputs (SC-37 only) 07 About playback behavior over the Internet. 1 Set...
...®7, Windows®Vista, Windows®XP, Windows®2000, Windows®Millennium Edition, Windows®98, and WindowsNT® are problems within the network environment (heavy network traffic, etc.) content may not be displayed or played properly (playback may be interrupted or stalled). ... not responsible for any media files stored on the Pioneer website. Software update The Home Media Gallery software can be , playback is no need to communication error/malfunctions associated with HOME MEDIA GALLERY inputs (SC-37 only) 07 About playback behavior over the Internet. 1 Set...
Owner's Manual
Page 77
... feature when listening to create a wider stereo effect with an HDMI cable. b.With the iPod/USB, HOME MEDIA GALLERY (SC-37 only), INTERNET RADIO (SC-35 only) or ADAPTER PORT input function, by spreading the Width) center channel between components connected with no sound is output from... AMP THROUGH A. You can be sent to 6.1 encoded sources like Dolby Digital EX or DTS-ES.j V.HEIGHT When you can have any problems using front OFF (Virtual height speakers, selecting this receiver (amp) or through your surround speakers. Select MAX or MID for which is heard ...
... feature when listening to create a wider stereo effect with an HDMI cable. b.With the iPod/USB, HOME MEDIA GALLERY (SC-37 only), INTERNET RADIO (SC-35 only) or ADAPTER PORT input function, by spreading the Width) center channel between components connected with no sound is output from... AMP THROUGH A. You can be sent to 6.1 encoded sources like Dolby Digital EX or DTS-ES.j V.HEIGHT When you can have any problems using front OFF (Virtual height speakers, selecting this receiver (amp) or through your surround speakers. Select MAX or MID for which is heard ...
Owner's Manual
Page 105
...after selecting ALL or Keep SP System), the data are no equalization is placed on -screen while the receiver outputs test tones to be a problem, you can use two more on this .4 • With error messages (such as your Auto MCACC menu, you can limit the system ... the speaker configuration in incorrect speaker settings. 105 En If you want to any one setting (to finish outputting test tones. For details, see Problems when using THX speakers (set to measurements at your main listening position: 2nd reference point 1 3rd reference point 2 3 Main listening position 3 Connect...
...after selecting ALL or Keep SP System), the data are no equalization is placed on -screen while the receiver outputs test tones to be a problem, you can use two more on this .4 • With error messages (such as your Auto MCACC menu, you can limit the system ... the speaker configuration in incorrect speaker settings. 105 En If you want to any one setting (to finish outputting test tones. For details, see Problems when using THX speakers (set to measurements at your main listening position: 2nd reference point 1 3rd reference point 2 3 Main listening position 3 Connect...
Owner's Manual
Page 106
...or add new speakers). This setting should be accurate (taking delay and room characteristics into account) and generally does not need to be a problem with different size settings. If selecting RETRY doesn't work, turn off the power and check the speaker connections. Manual MCACC setup You can ... subwoofer, switch it about ear level at the 2nd and 3rd reference points before you connect the microphone to this receiver. • See Problems when using the Auto MCACC Setup on page 45 for notes regarding high background noise levels and other possible interference. • If you're...
...or add new speakers). This setting should be accurate (taking delay and room characteristics into account) and generally does not need to be a problem with different size settings. If selecting RETRY doesn't work, turn off the power and check the speaker connections. Manual MCACC setup You can ... subwoofer, switch it about ear level at the 2nd and 3rd reference points before you connect the microphone to this receiver. • See Problems when using the Auto MCACC Setup on page 45 for notes regarding high background noise levels and other possible interference. • If you're...
Owner's Manual
Page 116
.... 2 Adjust the level of bass due low frequency cancellations. The test tones will be set . Channel Level Using the channel level settings, you 're having problems, the easiest option is selected. Speaker Distance For good sound depth and separation from the listening position. 116 En Note 1 • If you selected ZONE...
.... 2 Adjust the level of bass due low frequency cancellations. The test tones will be set . Channel Level Using the channel level settings, you 're having problems, the easiest option is selected. Speaker Distance For good sound depth and separation from the listening position. 116 En Note 1 • If you selected ZONE...
Owner's Manual
Page 122
...If the unit does not operate normally due to external effects such as possible to the screen makes the overall sound more natural. SC-37 only: • When remote control operation is set to RF two-way communications, check whether the RF adapter is properly connected... something wrong with a tape measure, etc. indicator blinks. • The receiver may have a serious problem. This is because this component, check the points below , ask your nearest Pioneer authorized independent service company to carry out repair work. Position of the monitor, place it towards the listening...
...If the unit does not operate normally due to external effects such as possible to the screen makes the overall sound more natural. SC-37 only: • When remote control operation is set to RF two-way communications, check whether the RF adapter is properly connected... something wrong with a tape measure, etc. indicator blinks. • The receiver may have a serious problem. This is because this component, check the points below , ask your nearest Pioneer authorized independent service company to carry out repair work. Position of the monitor, place it towards the listening...
Owner's Manual
Page 123
...flashes and power turns off. • There is damaged. No sound from the wall and call a Pioneer authorized independent service company. No sound from the wall and call a Pioneer authorized independent service company. (Other symptoms may appear when the power is selected, you may not be able...(see Channel Level on page 116). • Check the speaker connections (see Connecting the speakers on , some features may have a serious problem. No sound Symptom Remedy No sound is output when an input function is damaged. No sound is output from surround back • Check ...
...flashes and power turns off. • There is damaged. No sound from the wall and call a Pioneer authorized independent service company. No sound from the wall and call a Pioneer authorized independent service company. (Other symptoms may appear when the power is selected, you may not be able...(see Channel Level on page 116). • Check the speaker connections (see Connecting the speakers on , some features may have a serious problem. No sound Symptom Remedy No sound is output when an input function is damaged. No sound is output from surround back • Check ...
Owner's Manual
Page 124
Other audio problems Symptom Remedy Broadcast stations cannot be out of your player alters the digital a DTS CD. Can't record audio. • You can only make a digital recording ...
Other audio problems Symptom Remedy Broadcast stations cannot be out of your player alters the digital a DTS CD. Can't record audio. • You can only make a digital recording ...
Owner's Manual
Page 126
...the microphone (listening position) or when using the same type of 480i is connected to the component terminal and another monitor is a recurring problem. If this setting. Turn off the video converter and reconnect the source and display device using speakers that affect the phase (dipole speakers..., Reverse Phase may also depend on page 45). Change the speaker setting manually in the room as low as possible (see also Problems when using only one you want to record) to this receiver. The display shows KEY LOCK ON when you will have been •...
...the microphone (listening position) or when using the same type of 480i is connected to the component terminal and another monitor is a recurring problem. If this setting. Turn off the video converter and reconnect the source and display device using speakers that affect the phase (dipole speakers..., Reverse Phase may also depend on page 45). Change the speaker setting manually in the room as low as possible (see also Problems when using only one you want to record) to this receiver. The display shows KEY LOCK ON when you will have been •...
Owner's Manual
Page 127
... is not a malfunction. This is dark or off. • Press DIMMER repeatedly to select a different brightness. Additional information 13 Symptom Remedy SC-37 only: Gauge (value) does • Check that the speakers are all in the configuration, or do not output these frequencies. •...management (the subwoofer channel) will occur when playing DVD-Audio material over the HDMI connection. not stored. However, these adjustments are problems after ) when there is little or no measurable sound is output for room characteristics to overall system calibration. malfunction. 127 En ...
... is not a malfunction. This is dark or off. • Press DIMMER repeatedly to select a different brightness. Additional information 13 Symptom Remedy SC-37 only: Gauge (value) does • Check that the speakers are all in the configuration, or do not output these frequencies. •...management (the subwoofer channel) will occur when playing DVD-Audio material over the HDMI connection. not stored. However, these adjustments are problems after ) when there is little or no measurable sound is output for room characteristics to overall system calibration. malfunction. 127 En ...
Owner's Manual
Page 129
..., it is set to ON, for Digital In assignment of connection (component or composite), then start playback again. • If the problem still persists when connecting your HDMI component directly to your monitor, please consult the component or monitor manual or contact the manufacturer for support.... not the connected component is HDCP-compatible. Switch off the device connected to ON, the HDMI Input assignment at Input Setup is no problem with displaying video, this unit's HDMI OUT terminal during playback, or disconnecting/connecting the HDMI cable during playback, may cause noise or ...
..., it is set to ON, for Digital In assignment of connection (component or composite), then start playback again. • If the problem still persists when connecting your HDMI component directly to your monitor, please consult the component or monitor manual or contact the manufacturer for support.... not the connected component is HDCP-compatible. Switch off the device connected to ON, the HDMI Input assignment at Input Setup is no problem with displaying video, this unit's HDMI OUT terminal during playback, or disconnecting/connecting the HDMI cable during playback, may cause noise or ...
Owner's Manual
Page 135
In case of SC-37 In case of SC-35 Manufactured under license under license from Dolby Laboratories. See www.dolby.com for more detailed information. Windows Media Audio 9 Professional Windows Media Audio 9 Professional (WMA9 ... on the receiver may be played back in movie theatres with similar equipment and conditions. See www.thx.com for over 10 seconds. If the problem is not solved after the troubleshooting above, if the screen freezes unexpectedly or if the buttons on the remote control or front panel stop working...
In case of SC-37 In case of SC-35 Manufactured under license under license from Dolby Laboratories. See www.dolby.com for more detailed information. Windows Media Audio 9 Professional Windows Media Audio 9 Professional (WMA9 ... on the receiver may be played back in movie theatres with similar equipment and conditions. See www.thx.com for over 10 seconds. If the problem is not solved after the troubleshooting above, if the screen freezes unexpectedly or if the buttons on the remote control or front panel stop working...