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...playable DLNA network devices 38 Using AirPlay on iPod touch, iPhone, iPad, and iTunes 38 About the DHCP server function 38 Authorizing this Pioneer product. Before you start 6 Checking what's in the box 6 Installing the receiver 6 Flow of settings on the receiver 6 01 Controls...these operating instructions so you will know how to operate your favorite songs 40 The Network Setup menu 41 Network Configuration 41 Language 42 Firmware Update 42 Factory Reset 42 System Information 42 About network playback 43 Content playable over a network 43 About playback behavior over a network...
...playable DLNA network devices 38 Using AirPlay on iPod touch, iPhone, iPad, and iTunes 38 About the DHCP server function 38 Authorizing this Pioneer product. Before you start 6 Checking what's in the box 6 Installing the receiver 6 Flow of settings on the receiver 6 01 Controls...these operating instructions so you will know how to operate your favorite songs 40 The Network Setup menu 41 Network Configuration 41 Language 42 Firmware Update 42 Factory Reset 42 System Information 42 About network playback 43 Content playable over a network 43 About playback behavior over a network...
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08 Control with HDMI function Making Control with HDMI connections 52 HDMI Setup 52 Before using synchronization 53 About synchronized operations 53 Cautions on the Control with HDMI function 53 09 Using the MULTI-ZONE feature MULTI-ZONE ...
08 Control with HDMI function Making Control with HDMI connections 52 HDMI Setup 52 Before using synchronization 53 About synchronized operations 53 Cautions on the Control with HDMI function 53 09 Using the MULTI-ZONE feature MULTI-ZONE ...
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... (page 35) • Setting the Up Mix function (page 35) • Setting the Audio options (page 36) • Manual speaker setup (page 46) 8 Making maximum use of settings on your system • Automatically setting up using connections other than the recommended connections.) HDMI...Required setting item Setting to be used easily after following the procedure below to make sure to put it on the following supplied accessories: • Setup microphone • Remote control • AAA size IEC R03 dry cell batteries (to confirm system operation) x2 • AM loop antenna ...
... (page 35) • Setting the Up Mix function (page 35) • Setting the Audio options (page 36) • Manual speaker setup (page 46) 8 Making maximum use of settings on your system • Automatically setting up using connections other than the recommended connections.) HDMI...Required setting item Setting to be used easily after following the procedure below to make sure to put it on the following supplied accessories: • Setup microphone • Remote control • AAA size IEC R03 dry cell batteries (to confirm system operation) x2 • AM loop antenna ...
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... EDIT TUNE PRESET AUTO SURROUND/ ALC/ STREAM DIRECT STANDARD SURR ADVANCED SURROUND STEREO iPod iPhone iPad DIRECT CONTROL ENTER PHONES MCACC SETUP MIC VIDEO USB iPod iPhone iPad 10 VSX-42 MASTER VOLUME 17 18 24 25 19 20 21 22 19 23 26 27 28 29 28 30 11 12 13 14... page 13. 3 MCACC indicator Lights when Acoustic Calibration EQ (page 34) is on (Acoustic Calibration EQ is automatically set to on after the Auto MCACC setup (page 23)). 4 ZONE controls If you've made MULTI-ZONE connections (see Making MULTIZONE connections on page 54) use these controls to control the sub...
... EDIT TUNE PRESET AUTO SURROUND/ ALC/ STREAM DIRECT STANDARD SURR ADVANCED SURROUND STEREO iPod iPhone iPad DIRECT CONTROL ENTER PHONES MCACC SETUP MIC VIDEO USB iPod iPhone iPad 10 VSX-42 MASTER VOLUME 17 18 24 25 19 20 21 22 19 23 26 27 28 29 28 30 11 12 13 14... page 13. 3 MCACC indicator Lights when Acoustic Calibration EQ (page 34) is on (Acoustic Calibration EQ is automatically set to on after the Auto MCACC setup (page 23)). 4 ZONE controls If you've made MULTI-ZONE connections (see Making MULTIZONE connections on page 54) use these controls to control the sub...
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... feature is switched on (page 34). NEO:6 - Lights when a Dolby Digital encoded signal is registered or called. Removing the front cover MCACC SETUP MIC VIDEO Attaching the front cover 2 MCACC SETUP MIC VIDEO 5 V 2.1 A iPod iPhone USB iPad 1 USB iPod iPhone iPad 8 Lights when a source with Dolby Digital Plus encoded audio signals is...
... feature is switched on (page 34). NEO:6 - Lights when a Dolby Digital encoded signal is registered or called. Removing the front cover MCACC SETUP MIC VIDEO Attaching the front cover 2 MCACC SETUP MIC VIDEO 5 V 2.1 A iPod iPhone USB iPad 1 USB iPod iPhone iPad 8 Lights when a source with Dolby Digital Plus encoded audio signals is...
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...)). These buttons also function as described below. Also use this button to set at SMALL in the Speaker Setting (or automatically via the Auto MCACC setup) and the X.Over is not used to find radio frequencies and PRESET / can check the remaining sleep time at any time by pressing...
...)). These buttons also function as described below. Also use this button to set at SMALL in the Speaker Setting (or automatically via the Auto MCACC setup) and the X.Over is not used to find radio frequencies and PRESET / can check the remaining sleep time at any time by pressing...
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... it directly behind you intend to connect. If you . 11 FHL SW FHR C L R 30 30 120 120 SL SR 60 SBL SB SBR - In this setup. • You will not be connected at 120º from either the front height speaker or the surround back speaker depending on the size of...
... it directly behind you intend to connect. If you . 11 FHL SW FHR C L R 30 30 120 120 SL SR 60 SBL SB SBR - In this setup. • You will not be connected at 120º from either the front height speaker or the surround back speaker depending on the size of...
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...; SPB - Make sure you selected Height, the button will work with a nominal impedance between speakers using at least three speakers is recommended, and a complete setup is possible). • SPAB - Bare wire connections A-Speakers terminals: 1 Twist exposed wire strands together. 2 Loosen terminal and insert exposed wire. 3 Tighten terminal. 1 2 3 10...
...; SPB - Make sure you selected Height, the button will work with a nominal impedance between speakers using at least three speakers is recommended, and a complete setup is possible). • SPAB - Bare wire connections A-Speakers terminals: 1 Twist exposed wire strands together. 2 Loosen terminal and insert exposed wire. 3 Tighten terminal. 1 2 3 10...
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... is required to listen to the TV sound over this receiver. - In this receiver using an analog audio cables, set ARC at HDMI Setup to ON (see HDMI Setup on page 52). If the TV supports the HDMI Audio Return Channel function, the sound of the TV over the receiver. DVD player...
... is required to listen to the TV sound over this receiver. - In this receiver using an analog audio cables, set ARC at HDMI Setup to ON (see HDMI Setup on page 52). If the TV supports the HDMI Audio Return Channel function, the sound of the TV over the receiver. DVD player...
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... In order to listen to the audio from the source component that is connected to this receiver using a analog audio cables, set ARC at HDMI Setup to ON (see The Input Assign menu on page 49). • Only one component can be connected to connect an audio cable. 2 Connecting ... the receiver via the HDMI terminal, so there is no HDMI output) to the receiver. • The following connection/setting is required (see HDMI Setup on page 52). If connecting other playback component with audio cables (as shown). - If the TV supports the HDMI Audio Return Channel function, the ...
... In order to listen to the audio from the source component that is connected to this receiver using a analog audio cables, set ARC at HDMI Setup to ON (see The Input Assign menu on page 49). • Only one component can be connected to connect an audio cable. 2 Connecting ... the receiver via the HDMI terminal, so there is no HDMI output) to the receiver. • The following connection/setting is required (see HDMI Setup on page 52). If connecting other playback component with audio cables (as shown). - If the TV supports the HDMI Audio Return Channel function, the ...
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... WAN LAN PC 1 to the ADAPTER PORT terminal on the rear panel. • For instructions on playing the Bluetooth wireless technology device, see The Network Setup menu on the local network, including your computer. Bluetooth® ADAPTER LAN cable (sold separately) IN LAN (10/100) COAXIAL ASSIGNABLE IN 1 SAT/CBL BD... UNBAL 75 CAUTION: ATTENTION: SPEAKER IMPEDANCE ENCEINTE D'IMPEDANC 6 -16 . 6 -16 . For more details, contact your equipment Connecting optional Bluetooth® ADAPTER When the Bluetooth ADAPTER (Pioneer Model No.
... WAN LAN PC 1 to the ADAPTER PORT terminal on the rear panel. • For instructions on playing the Bluetooth wireless technology device, see The Network Setup menu on the local network, including your computer. Bluetooth® ADAPTER LAN cable (sold separately) IN LAN (10/100) COAXIAL ASSIGNABLE IN 1 SAT/CBL BD... UNBAL 75 CAUTION: ATTENTION: SPEAKER IMPEDANCE ENCEINTE D'IMPEDANC 6 -16 . 6 -16 . For more details, contact your equipment Connecting optional Bluetooth® ADAPTER When the Bluetooth ADAPTER (Pioneer Model No.
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...This receiver does not support a USB hub. • For instructions on playing the USB device, see Playing an iPod on page 27. VSX-42 HDMI iPod iPhone iPad BAND TUNER EDIT CONTROL TUNE ON/OFF PRESET TO SURROUND/ ALC/ REAM DIRECT STANDARD SURR ADVANCED SURROUND SOUND iPod iPhone iPad... / OFF TUNE PRESET TO SURROUND/ ALC/ REAM DIRECT STANDARD SURR ADVANCED SURROUND SOUND iPod iPhone iPad RETRIEVER AIR DIRECT CONTROL ENTER MCACC SETUP MIC VIDEO USB iPod iPhone iPad MASTER VOLUME iPod cable (supplied) iPod/iPhone/iPad Connecting a USB device It is possible to play ...
...This receiver does not support a USB hub. • For instructions on playing the USB device, see Playing an iPod on page 27. VSX-42 HDMI iPod iPhone iPad BAND TUNER EDIT CONTROL TUNE ON/OFF PRESET TO SURROUND/ ALC/ REAM DIRECT STANDARD SURR ADVANCED SURROUND SOUND iPod iPhone iPad... / OFF TUNE PRESET TO SURROUND/ ALC/ REAM DIRECT STANDARD SURR ADVANCED SURROUND SOUND iPod iPhone iPad RETRIEVER AIR DIRECT CONTROL ENTER MCACC SETUP MIC VIDEO USB iPod iPhone iPad MASTER VOLUME iPod cable (supplied) iPod/iPhone/iPad Connecting a USB device It is possible to play ...
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... is connected to an AC outlet, a 2 second to OFF, you find it has stopped blinking. For details about the Control with HDMI feature, see HDMI Setup on the power cord or pinch the cord in the front panel display blinks during this process. CAUTION • Handle the power cord by removing..., e.g., when on this process, and you can cause a fire or give you set the Control with other object on page 52. 22 Connecting your nearest Pioneer authorized independent service company for a replacement. • The receiver should be disconnected by the plug part.
... is connected to an AC outlet, a 2 second to OFF, you find it has stopped blinking. For details about the Control with HDMI feature, see HDMI Setup on the power cord or pinch the cord in the front panel display blinks during this process. CAUTION • Handle the power cord by removing..., e.g., when on this process, and you can cause a fire or give you set the Control with other object on page 52. 22 Connecting your nearest Pioneer authorized independent service company for a replacement. • The receiver should be disconnected by the plug part.
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... height speaker are output at any existing speaker settings you've made . • The screensaver automatically starts after pressing ENTER. VSX-42 HDMI iPod iPhone iPad BAND TUNER EDIT CONTROL TUNE ON/OFF PRESET TO SURROUND/ ALC/ REAM DIRECT STANDARD SURR ADVANCED SURROUND SOUND... the amplifier to which the surround back or front height speakers are no settings will not appear if you cancel the Auto MCACC setup at high volume. Use HDMI connection for notes regarding background noise and other possible interference. 23 Speaker System 5 . blinks when ...
... height speaker are output at any existing speaker settings you've made . • The screensaver automatically starts after pressing ENTER. VSX-42 HDMI iPod iPhone iPad BAND TUNER EDIT CONTROL TUNE ON/OFF PRESET TO SURROUND/ ALC/ REAM DIRECT STANDARD SURR ADVANCED SURROUND SOUND... the amplifier to which the surround back or front height speakers are no settings will not appear if you cancel the Auto MCACC setup at high volume. Use HDMI connection for notes regarding background noise and other possible interference. 23 Speaker System 5 . blinks when ...
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..., fridge, fan, etc.), that may interfere with the speaker connection. Check for ambient noise (see an error message (ERR) in your setup. If the speaker configuration displayed isn't correct, use / to select the speaker and / to the Home Menu. Auto... actual distance from the listening position. Note • Depending on the characteristics of your system, but it 's doing the Auto MCACC setup. 24 This setting should reflect the actual speakers you excellent surround sound from the microphone) the final settings may take 1 to 3 ...
..., fridge, fan, etc.), that may interfere with the speaker connection. Check for ambient noise (see an error message (ERR) in your setup. If the speaker configuration displayed isn't correct, use / to select the speaker and / to the Home Menu. Auto... actual distance from the listening position. Note • Depending on the characteristics of your system, but it 's doing the Auto MCACC setup. 24 This setting should reflect the actual speakers you excellent surround sound from the microphone) the final settings may take 1 to 3 ...
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..., or by switching on your DVD player or source discs, you have one), then the receiver (press RECEIVER). • Make sure the setup microphone is being performed properly. to check on your DVD player or digital satellite receiver. For other components using the input function buttons. 1 2 3... are fixed to a multichannel listening mode if you want multichannel surround sound. 5 Use VOLUME +/- Selects an HDMI signal. However, if the ARC at HDMI Setup is set to ON, the input is fixed to H (HDMI) and cannot be changed . • For the TV input, only A (analog) or...
..., or by switching on your DVD player or source discs, you have one), then the receiver (press RECEIVER). • Make sure the setup microphone is being performed properly. to check on your DVD player or digital satellite receiver. For other components using the input function buttons. 1 2 3... are fixed to a multichannel listening mode if you want multichannel surround sound. 5 Use VOLUME +/- Selects an HDMI signal. However, if the ARC at HDMI Setup is set to ON, the input is fixed to H (HDMI) and cannot be changed . • For the TV input, only A (analog) or...
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... technology device that you want to make the security code setting on the receiver. Press ADAPTER to enable Bluetooth communications. Important • Pioneer does not guarantee proper connection and operation of this receiver. • It must be done before connecting this receiver. 1 Press ADAPTER ...to switch the receiver to ADAPTER input. 2 Press TOP MENU to select Bluetooth Setup. 3 Use / to select PIN, then press ENTER. 4 Use / to select one unit at a time. • When ...
... technology device that you want to make the security code setting on the receiver. Press ADAPTER to enable Bluetooth communications. Important • Pioneer does not guarantee proper connection and operation of this receiver. • It must be done before connecting this receiver. 1 Press ADAPTER ...to switch the receiver to ADAPTER input. 2 Press TOP MENU to select Bluetooth Setup. 3 Use / to select PIN, then press ENTER. 4 Use / to select one unit at a time. • When ...
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...input can also be displayed correctly. With it . 1 Press ADAPTER to switch the receiver to ADAPTER input. 2 Press TOP MENU to select Bluetooth Setup. 3 Use / to select 'Air Jam', then press ENTER. 4 Use / to ADAPTER input. In this case, perform... • The system can make a group playlist directly on a supported device to play in your home theater through the unit. a Pioneer-exclusive application and available for basic playback of files stored on the Bluetooth wireless technology device. • Bluetooth wireless technology device should be compatible...
...input can also be displayed correctly. With it . 1 Press ADAPTER to switch the receiver to ADAPTER input. 2 Press TOP MENU to select Bluetooth Setup. 3 Use / to select 'Air Jam', then press ENTER. 4 Use / to ADAPTER input. In this case, perform... • The system can make a group playlist directly on a supported device to play in your home theater through the unit. a Pioneer-exclusive application and available for basic playback of files stored on the Bluetooth wireless technology device. • Bluetooth wireless technology device should be compatible...
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... briefly in the display (it will hear the source through just the front left and right speakers (and possibly your subwoofer depending on your speaker setup and the type of source you're listening to. • If the source is shown on the display on the current source, settings and status...
... briefly in the display (it will hear the source through just the front left and right speakers (and possibly your subwoofer depending on your speaker setup and the type of source you're listening to. • If the source is shown on the display on the current source, settings and status...
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... (see The Speaker System setting on page 36). Use to provide a rich surround sound effect directed to the center of channels in the Manual SP Setup (speaker setting, channel level, speaker distance), as well as with various soundtracks to see Setting the Audio options on page 49). Front left speaker Front...
... (see The Speaker System setting on page 36). Use to provide a rich surround sound effect directed to the center of channels in the Manual SP Setup (speaker setting, channel level, speaker distance), as well as with various soundtracks to see Setting the Audio options on page 49). Front left speaker Front...