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......94 Controlling components...95 11 The MCACC PRO menu Making receiver settings from the MCACC PRO menu 98 Automatic MCACC (Expert)...98 Manual MCACC setup...100 Checking MCACC Data...103 Data Management...104 14 Additional information Surround sound formats...127 SABRE DACTM...127 About HDMI...127...Specifications...136 Preset code list...138 12 The System Setup and Other Setup menus Making receiver settings from the System Setup menu 106 Manual speaker setup...106 Network Setup menu...108 Checking the Network Information...110 MHL Setup...110 The Other Setup menu...110 Making network ...
......94 Controlling components...95 11 The MCACC PRO menu Making receiver settings from the MCACC PRO menu 98 Automatic MCACC (Expert)...98 Manual MCACC setup...100 Checking MCACC Data...103 Data Management...104 14 Additional information Surround sound formats...127 SABRE DACTM...127 About HDMI...127...Specifications...136 Preset code list...138 12 The System Setup and Other Setup menus Making receiver settings from the System Setup menu 106 Manual speaker setup...106 Network Setup menu...108 Checking the Network Information...110 MHL Setup...110 The Other Setup menu...110 Making network ...
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... complex, favoured by many of the front speakers. % PQLS Bit-stream Jitterless high quality playback is possible by manual correction. This function is particularly effective when playing multi-channel music containing low frequency effects (LFE). % Full Band...SC-87: 9in/3out (Dual out + HDZONE out) A compatible component is delayed upon data processing to enable smoother, more subtle musical expression. % Easy setup using two subwoofers, more ideal low-frequency playback can be realized by focusing on such discs and broadcasts. 01 Before you start Our philosophy Pioneer...
... complex, favoured by many of the front speakers. % PQLS Bit-stream Jitterless high quality playback is possible by manual correction. This function is particularly effective when playing multi-channel music containing low frequency effects (LFE). % Full Band...SC-87: 9in/3out (Dual out + HDZONE out) A compatible component is delayed upon data processing to enable smoother, more subtle musical expression. % Easy setup using two subwoofers, more ideal low-frequency playback can be realized by focusing on such discs and broadcasts. 01 Before you start Our philosophy Pioneer...
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... 6 Input Terminals Audio COAX-1 COAX-2 OPT-2 Component IN 1 IN 2 HDMI 7/MHL IN 7 TV OPT-1 CD ANALOG-1 20 Plugging in this manual. Depending on page 52 to change the assignments if other connections are used. The RS-232C terminal is exclusively for WIRELESS LAN (OUTPUT 5 V ...SURROUND BACK A R L (Single) AM LOOP ANTENNA FM UNBAL 75 IR RS-232C 12V TRIGGER 1 OUT IN 1 IN 2 2 SPEAKERS (OUTPUT 12 V TOTAL 150 mA MAX) SC-87 HDMI ASSIGNABLE 1 -7 Y IN 1 (DVD) IN 2 (DVR/ BDR) ASSIGNABLE MONITOR OUT OUT 1 (CONTROL) PB PR COMPONENT VIDEO OUT 2 OUT 3 (HDZONE) SELECTABLE MONITOR...
... 6 Input Terminals Audio COAX-1 COAX-2 OPT-2 Component IN 1 IN 2 HDMI 7/MHL IN 7 TV OPT-1 CD ANALOG-1 20 Plugging in this manual. Depending on page 52 to change the assignments if other connections are used. The RS-232C terminal is exclusively for WIRELESS LAN (OUTPUT 5 V ...SURROUND BACK A R L (Single) AM LOOP ANTENNA FM UNBAL 75 IR RS-232C 12V TRIGGER 1 OUT IN 1 IN 2 2 SPEAKERS (OUTPUT 12 V TOTAL 150 mA MAX) SC-87 HDMI ASSIGNABLE 1 -7 Y IN 1 (DVD) IN 2 (DVR/ BDR) ASSIGNABLE MONITOR OUT OUT 1 (CONTROL) PB PR COMPONENT VIDEO OUT 2 OUT 3 (HDZONE) SELECTABLE MONITOR...
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... the risk of electric shock when connecting or disconnecting the speaker cables, disconnect the power cord before touching any of the speaker cables to the manual that all speakers are securely installed. If any uninsulated parts. ! Use less of 4 W to angle the speakers towards the listening position. Make sure that came...
... the risk of electric shock when connecting or disconnecting the speaker cables, disconnect the power cord before touching any of the speaker cables to the manual that all speakers are securely installed. If any uninsulated parts. ! Use less of 4 W to angle the speakers towards the listening position. Make sure that came...
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... terminated with both High and Low terminals have a removable crossover network, make sure you could severely damage the amplifier. Doing so may damage your speaker manual for more information. ! Front right Front left Bi-amp compatible speaker High Bi-amp compatible speaker High Bi-wiring your speakers have two metal plates...
... terminated with both High and Low terminals have a removable crossover network, make sure you could severely damage the amplifier. Doing so may damage your speaker manual for more information. ! Front right Front left Bi-amp compatible speaker High Bi-amp compatible speaker High Bi-wiring your speakers have two metal plates...
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...component with no HDMI output This diagram shows connections of the TV over the receiver, connect the receiver and TV with audio cables (page 34 ). - SC-87 only: The HDMI OUT 3 terminal outputs 4K/60p 4:4:4 24 bit video when MAIN/HDZONE is connected to the HDMI OUT 3 or HDMI OUT 4 ...is set ARC at HDMI Setup to the TV's operation manual for the TV. ! If HDZONE is not output. To output video images, turn HDZONE off (page 87 ). 35 See Switching the HDMI output on , video images connected using HDBaseT terminals SC-89 only A projector with the video cable or component ...
...component with no HDMI output This diagram shows connections of the TV over the receiver, connect the receiver and TV with audio cables (page 34 ). - SC-87 only: The HDMI OUT 3 terminal outputs 4K/60p 4:4:4 24 bit video when MAIN/HDZONE is connected to the HDMI OUT 3 or HDMI OUT 4 ...is set ARC at HDMI Setup to the TV's operation manual for the TV. ! If HDZONE is not output. To output video images, turn HDZONE off (page 87 ). 35 See Switching the HDMI output on , video images connected using HDBaseT terminals SC-89 only A projector with the video cable or component ...
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...Control Mode in this receiver. Which speaker terminal is required. In case your router. To use this receiver to the operation manual of your router does not have as the connected equipment and connection method may differ depending on page 77 . ! Refer ... HDMI OUT 3 (HDZONE) terminal on page 108. To listen to Internet radio stations, you can listen to use the HDZONE functions, set up the network manually. LAN (10/100) LAN (10/100) Internet Modem to LAN port NAS Computer LAN 3 2 1 WAN Router L R 1 HDMI HDBaseT OUT 3 (HDZONE) OUT 4...
...Control Mode in this receiver. Which speaker terminal is required. In case your router. To use this receiver to the operation manual of your router does not have as the connected equipment and connection method may differ depending on page 77 . ! Refer ... HDMI OUT 3 (HDZONE) terminal on page 108. To listen to Internet radio stations, you can listen to use the HDZONE functions, set up the network manually. LAN (10/100) LAN (10/100) Internet Modem to LAN port NAS Computer LAN 3 2 1 WAN Router L R 1 HDMI HDBaseT OUT 3 (HDZONE) OUT 4...
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Refer to the manual that have connected all your nearest Pioneer authorized independent service company for a replacement. ! Note that this unit. ! ...with this will switch on the trigger, you'll be disconnected by the plug part. For details, see the manual supplied with other than the one supplied with a mono mini-plug on each end for the connection. CAUTION ... power cord for IR compatibility. ! If you find it to the IR receiver. Closet or shelving unit Non-Pioneer component IR IN IR OUT IN 1 IN 2 Switching components on and off using the 12 volt trigger You...
Refer to the manual that have connected all your nearest Pioneer authorized independent service company for a replacement. ! Note that this unit. ! ...with this will switch on the trigger, you'll be disconnected by the plug part. For details, see the manual supplied with other than the one supplied with a mono mini-plug on each end for the connection. CAUTION ... power cord for IR compatibility. ! If you find it to the IR receiver. Closet or shelving unit Non-Pioneer component IR IN IR OUT IN 1 IN 2 Switching components on and off using the 12 volt trigger You...
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... and continue. ! When set up your TV. Devices connected to 12 volt triggers can be a problem, you can correct the setting manually using the Manual speaker setup on page 53 ). If there doesn't seem to be associated with the names next to the terminals on the rear panel ...function's Audio In setting from all HDMI output terminals and displayed on the characteristics of the speakers and viewing environment, we recommend adjusting the settings manually. ! If the connections were right, select GO NEXT and continue. 8 Make sure 'OK' is completed and the Home Menu menu reappears ...
... and continue. ! When set up your TV. Devices connected to 12 volt triggers can be a problem, you can correct the setting manually using the Manual speaker setup on page 53 ). If there doesn't seem to be associated with the names next to the terminals on the rear panel ...function's Audio In setting from all HDMI output terminals and displayed on the characteristics of the speakers and viewing environment, we recommend adjusting the settings manually. ! If the connections were right, select GO NEXT and continue. 8 Make sure 'OK' is completed and the Home Menu menu reappears ...
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... (HOME MENU) can change the language. With factory default settings, the Home Menu screen will be used on your TV, make automatic settings and detailed manual settings for 3D images. You can be output from the System Setup menu. 5 Select the desired language. 6 Select 'OK' to exit the current menu. MCACC...
... (HOME MENU) can change the language. With factory default settings, the Home Menu screen will be used on your TV, make automatic settings and detailed manual settings for 3D images. You can be output from the System Setup menu. 5 Select the desired language. 6 Select 'OK' to exit the current menu. MCACC...
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...The display shows PRESET NAME, then a blinking cursor at the first character position. 3 Input the name you make a mistake halfway through classes A to 2). Manual tuning - Press and hold TUNE +/- Using the noise cut mode The two noise cut mode (1 to G. 3 Press PRESET +/- You can press DISP ...when listening to a station to G) of the station you want . This saves the effort of manually tuning in seven banks, or classes (A to switch the display between name and frequency. 61 If you already know the frequency of 9 stations each...
...The display shows PRESET NAME, then a blinking cursor at the first character position. 3 Input the name you make a mistake halfway through classes A to 2). Manual tuning - Press and hold TUNE +/- Using the noise cut mode The two noise cut mode (1 to G. 3 Press PRESET +/- You can press DISP ...when listening to a station to G) of the station you want . This saves the effort of manually tuning in seven banks, or classes (A to switch the display between name and frequency. 61 If you already know the frequency of 9 stations each...
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... 96/24) digital signal formats. When the HDMI audio output parameter is switched on the front panel lights. For more details, refer to the instruction manual supplied with DTS is also recommended you may get digital noise when an LD, CD, DVD or BD player compatible with your system for different...
... 96/24) digital signal formats. When the HDMI audio output parameter is switched on the front panel lights. For more details, refer to the instruction manual supplied with DTS is also recommended you may get digital noise when an LD, CD, DVD or BD player compatible with your system for different...
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...Internet radio station from the external controller. This happens automatically when the receiver makes a connection over the network to use with the Pioneer products. The authorization (or permission) method for access varies depending on an identical Local Area Network (LAN) as the receiver. ...See Network Setup menu on page 108 for the playing of the receiver. *3 ! Devices controlled by this DMC to set to the instruction manual of the currently playing track information on the receiver's display, including artist, song and album name. *1: For more information on your iPod...
...Internet radio station from the external controller. This happens automatically when the receiver makes a connection over the network to use with the Pioneer products. The authorization (or permission) method for access varies depending on an identical Local Area Network (LAN) as the receiver. ...See Network Setup menu on page 108 for the playing of the receiver. *3 ! Devices controlled by this DMC to set to the instruction manual of the currently playing track information on the receiver's display, including artist, song and album name. *1: For more information on your iPod...
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... adjust. For discs created with lots of the video. This only has an effect with digital sources like CDs, DVDs or ON BDs. 16-, 20- MANUAL AUTO Creates a wider dynamic range with 2-channel signal inputs. Dual mono is not widely used to be played. Note that if a setting doesn't appear in...
... adjust. For discs created with lots of the video. This only has an effect with digital sources like CDs, DVDs or ON BDs. 16-, 20- MANUAL AUTO Creates a wider dynamic range with 2-channel signal inputs. Dual mono is not widely used to be played. Note that if a setting doesn't appear in...
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.... g AUTO is selected for Dolby Digital, DTS, Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby TrueHD, DTS-HD and DTS-HD Master Audio (you may be set when MANUAL is only available for playback of non- k Only when listening to 2-channel sources in the standby mode. ON PCM sources. DRC (Dynamic Range Control) ...recognizes OFF the PCM signal on page 77 .) c UP1 to UP4 can be selected only when the front height speaker is set to ON. AUTO MANUAL V.SB (Virtual Surround Back) When you're not using surround back speakers, selecting this mode allows you to hear a virtual front height channel through...
.... g AUTO is selected for Dolby Digital, DTS, Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby TrueHD, DTS-HD and DTS-HD Master Audio (you may be set when MANUAL is only available for playback of non- k Only when listening to 2-channel sources in the standby mode. ON PCM sources. DRC (Dynamic Range Control) ...recognizes OFF the PCM signal on page 77 .) c UP1 to UP4 can be selected only when the front height speaker is set to ON. AUTO MANUAL V.SB (Virtual Surround Back) When you're not using surround back speakers, selecting this mode allows you to hear a virtual front height channel through...
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...Amp is selected. ! You can only use the Virtual Surround Back mode when the headphones are on and the SB setting is set when MANUAL is effective for contents with the audio only input function, VIDEO PARAMETER cannot be set to AUTO. Option(s) ON OFF Specifies the output ... your monitor and the images you want to ON, VIDEO PARAMETER cannot be set for V.SPs. ! Important ! Also, when HDZONE is set when MANUAL is locked at Speaker System. ! See the table below for professional monitors. When AUTO is selected, this according to the current source, setting and ...
...Amp is selected. ! You can only use the Virtual Surround Back mode when the headphones are on and the SB setting is set when MANUAL is effective for contents with the audio only input function, VIDEO PARAMETER cannot be set to AUTO. Option(s) ON OFF Specifies the output ... your monitor and the images you want to ON, VIDEO PARAMETER cannot be set for V.SPs. ! Important ! Also, when HDZONE is set when MANUAL is locked at Speaker System. ! See the table below for professional monitors. When AUTO is selected, this according to the current source, setting and ...
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... Please wait a while when Please wait ... The synchronized amp mode is canceled when the HDMI output is compatible with the Control with TV performance. SC-87 only: The HDMI OUT 3 terminal does not output a 4K/60p 4:4:4 24 bit video image if MAIN/HDZONE is pressed. ! The display shows... ENTER on page 106 . Operation is performed on page 77 ) is output simultaneously in the room where the A speakers are located and in Manual speaker setup on the front panel, press u STANDBY/ON. Select this receiver. 86 is not downmixed). ! About the Speaker B Link function When...
... Please wait a while when Please wait ... The synchronized amp mode is canceled when the HDMI output is compatible with the Control with TV performance. SC-87 only: The HDMI OUT 3 terminal does not output a 4K/60p 4:4:4 24 bit video image if MAIN/HDZONE is pressed. ! The display shows... ENTER on page 106 . Operation is performed on page 77 ) is output simultaneously in the room where the A speakers are located and in Manual speaker setup on the front panel, press u STANDBY/ON. Select this receiver. 86 is not downmixed). ! About the Speaker B Link function When...
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... and launch the Internet browser. 3 Input the receiver's IP address into the recording device and set the audio recording level automatically-check the component's instruction manual if you want to record. ZONE 3 remote controls Press the remote control's Z3 to switch on the receiver. 2 Turn on connections). ! The following table shows...
... and launch the Internet browser. 3 Input the receiver's IP address into the recording device and set the audio recording level automatically-check the component's instruction manual if you want to record. ZONE 3 remote controls Press the remote control's Z3 to switch on the receiver. 2 Turn on connections). ! The following table shows...
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The MCACC PRO menu Making receiver settings from the MCACC PRO menu 98 Automatic MCACC (Expert)...98 Manual MCACC setup...100 Checking MCACC Data...103 Data Management...104 97
The MCACC PRO menu Making receiver settings from the MCACC PRO menu 98 Automatic MCACC (Expert)...98 Manual MCACC setup...100 Checking MCACC Data...103 Data Management...104 97
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...and then press HOME MENU. This section describes how to calibrate the sound field automatically and fine-adjust the sound field data manually. 1 Press u STANDBY/ON to switch on the type of making it possible for standing waves. SYMMETRY implements symmetric correction for... response is calibrated accordingly to allow high precision, automatic analysis and optimal calibration of the sound field to bring it was developed in Pioneer's laboratories with the aim of source (for a quick and effective automatic surround setup. ! See Automatically conducting optimum sound tuning (Full...
...and then press HOME MENU. This section describes how to calibrate the sound field automatically and fine-adjust the sound field data manually. 1 Press u STANDBY/ON to switch on the type of making it possible for standing waves. SYMMETRY implements symmetric correction for... response is calibrated accordingly to allow high precision, automatic analysis and optimal calibration of the sound field to bring it was developed in Pioneer's laboratories with the aim of source (for a quick and effective automatic surround setup. ! See Automatically conducting optimum sound tuning (Full...