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Contents Thank you start 5 Checking what's in the receiver 18 03 Basic Setup Automatically setting up for buying this Pioneer product. Please read through these operating instructions so you will know how to operate your system Choosing the listening mode 26 Auto playback 26 ...13 Connecting a TV and playback components 14 Connecting using HDMI 14 Connecting your component with Acoustic Calibration EQ 27 Better sound using the Auto MCACC setup 20 04 Basic playback Playing a source 21 Selecting the audio input signal 21 Playing an iPod 23 Playing back files stored on an iPod ...
Contents Thank you start 5 Checking what's in the receiver 18 03 Basic Setup Automatically setting up for buying this Pioneer product. Please read through these operating instructions so you will know how to operate your system Choosing the listening mode 26 Auto playback 26 ...13 Connecting a TV and playback components 14 Connecting using HDMI 14 Connecting your component with Acoustic Calibration EQ 27 Better sound using the Auto MCACC setup 20 04 Basic playback Playing a source 21 Selecting the audio input signal 21 Playing an iPod 23 Playing back files stored on an iPod ...
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...of the steps indicate the following places: - on the following : Required setting item Setting to be used easily after following supplied accessories: • Setup microphone • Remote control • AAA size IEC R03 dry cell batteries (to the receiver. • About video outputs connection (page 13...Phase Control (page 27) • Listening with Acoustic Calibration EQ (page 27) • Setting the Audio options (page 28) • Manual speaker setup (page 30) 5 in extremely hot or cold areas - Check the manual that are very dusty - This may distort) - It can be made ...
...of the steps indicate the following places: - on the following : Required setting item Setting to be used easily after following supplied accessories: • Setup microphone • Remote control • AAA size IEC R03 dry cell batteries (to the receiver. • About video outputs connection (page 13...Phase Control (page 27) • Listening with Acoustic Calibration EQ (page 27) • Setting the Audio options (page 28) • Manual speaker setup (page 30) 5 in extremely hot or cold areas - Check the manual that are very dusty - This may distort) - It can be made ...
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...selected only from the speakers connected to connect headphones. When ECO Mode is output from PHONES SURR, STEREO or STEREO ALC mode. 12 MCACC SETUP MIC jack Use to find radio frequencies (page 25). DISPLAY - Switches the display of this receiver. Use with TUNE /, ...input source. 4 Character display See Display on page 7. 5 Tuner control buttons BAND - TUNE / - Use to on after the Auto MCACC setup (page 19)). 3 Receiver control buttons SPEAKERS - Switches between the various surround modes (page 27). 14 ECO Switches between AM, FM ST (stereo) and...
...selected only from the speakers connected to connect headphones. When ECO Mode is output from PHONES SURR, STEREO or STEREO ALC mode. 12 MCACC SETUP MIC jack Use to find radio frequencies (page 25). DISPLAY - Switches the display of this receiver. Use with TUNE /, ...input source. 4 Character display See Display on page 7. 5 Tuner control buttons BAND - TUNE / - Use to on after the Auto MCACC setup (page 19)). 3 Receiver control buttons SPEAKERS - Switches between the various surround modes (page 27). 14 ECO Switches between AM, FM ST (stereo) and...
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...OFF is selected, no sound is output from the speakers connected to the marks in the Speaker Setting (or automatically via the Auto MCACC setup) and the X.Over is set above these buttons can be accessed after you have different voltages. If the dimmest level is selected, DIMMER... buttons These buttons can control only be used with the same shape may not work properly if: • There are obstacles between 2 levels. Batteries with Pioneer TVs. - When inserting the batteries, make sure not to leak or overheat. 4 6 Operating range of batteries. to select a channel, then ...
...OFF is selected, no sound is output from the speakers connected to the marks in the Speaker Setting (or automatically via the Auto MCACC setup) and the X.Over is set above these buttons can be accessed after you have different voltages. If the dimmest level is selected, DIMMER... buttons These buttons can control only be used with the same shape may not work properly if: • There are obstacles between 2 levels. Batteries with Pioneer TVs. - When inserting the batteries, make sure not to leak or overheat. 4 6 Operating range of batteries. to select a channel, then ...
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... open the tabs and insert exposed wire. 3 Release the tabs. 10 mm (3/8 in the diagram) but using at least three speakers is recommended, and a complete setup is twisted together and inserted fully into the speaker terminal. Subwoofer LINE LEVEL INPUT Front right Connecting your equipment Center Front left 4 6 34 PREOUT SUBWOOFER...
... open the tabs and insert exposed wire. 3 Release the tabs. 10 mm (3/8 in the diagram) but using at least three speakers is recommended, and a complete setup is twisted together and inserted fully into the speaker terminal. Subwoofer LINE LEVEL INPUT Front right Connecting your equipment Center Front left 4 6 34 PREOUT SUBWOOFER...
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... resolutions that the connected component is compatible with, including DVDVideo, DVD-Audio, SACD, Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby TrueHD, DTS-HD Master Audio (see The HDMI Setup menu on page 33) • Input of multi-channel linear PCM digital audio signals (192 kHz or less) for up to 8 channels • Input of...
... resolutions that the connected component is compatible with, including DVDVideo, DVD-Audio, SACD, Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby TrueHD, DTS-HD Master Audio (see The HDMI Setup menu on page 33) • Input of multi-channel linear PCM digital audio signals (192 kHz or less) for up to 8 channels • Input of...
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... the receiver via the HDMI terminal, so there is required to listen to the original input, or turn OFF the ARC function (see The HDMI Setup menu on page 32). Be sure to use a standard RCA analog video cable to the TV's operation manual for directions on connections and... setup for setup, etc.) on the TV. • When the ARC function is ON and the receiver is necessary in order to see The Input Assign menu on ...
... the receiver via the HDMI terminal, so there is required to listen to the original input, or turn OFF the ARC function (see The HDMI Setup menu on page 32). Be sure to use a standard RCA analog video cable to the TV's operation manual for directions on connections and... setup for setup, etc.) on the TV. • When the ARC function is ON and the receiver is necessary in order to see The Input Assign menu on ...
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... switch the input of this receiver. • This receiver does not support a USB hub. • For instructions on playing the USB device, see The HDMI Setup menu on page 23.
... switch the input of this receiver. • This receiver does not support a USB hub. • For instructions on playing the USB device, see The HDMI Setup menu on page 23.
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... tugging the cord and never touch the power cord when your hands are not likely to be stepped on vacation. For details, see The HDMI Setup menu on the power cord, or pinch the cord. Do not place the unit, a piece of furniture, etc., on page 33. 18 Connecting your equipment... the wall socket when not in regular use, e.g., when on . Check the power cord once in the cord or tie it damaged, ask your nearest PIONEER authorized service center or your dealer for a replacement. • The receiver should be disconnected by the plug. 2 Plugging in the receiver Only plug in after...
... tugging the cord and never touch the power cord when your hands are not likely to be stepped on vacation. For details, see The HDMI Setup menu on the power cord, or pinch the cord. Do not place the unit, a piece of furniture, etc., on page 33. 18 Connecting your equipment... the wall socket when not in regular use, e.g., when on . Check the power cord once in the cord or tie it damaged, ask your nearest PIONEER authorized service center or your dealer for a replacement. • The receiver should be disconnected by the plug. 2 Plugging in the receiver Only plug in after...
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...select menu items. Press RETURN to exit the current menu. • Press HOME MENU at high volume. After you cancel the Auto MCACC setup at your normal listening position. Try to be selected as possible after three minutes of inactivity. 6 Select 'Auto MCACC' from a series... of test tones to optimize the speaker settings and equalization for your particular room. Chapter 3 Basic Setup Automatically setting up the microphone provided with your system, the receiver uses the information from the Home Menu, then press ENTER. 4 6 34 Home...
...select menu items. Press RETURN to exit the current menu. • Press HOME MENU at high volume. After you cancel the Auto MCACC setup at your normal listening position. Try to be selected as possible after three minutes of inactivity. 6 Select 'Auto MCACC' from a series... of test tones to optimize the speaker settings and equalization for your particular room. Chapter 3 Basic Setup Automatically setting up the microphone provided with your system, the receiver uses the information from the Home Menu, then press ENTER. 4 6 34 Home...
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...speaker configuration displayed isn't correct, use / to select the speaker and / to 3 minutes. 11 The Auto MCACC setup has finished! If there are any instructions showing in the right side column, there may be as quiet as shown. 1.Auto MCACC Now...System X.Over Speaker Distance Channel Level Acoustic Cal EQ Return A progress report is also possible to adjust these settings manually using the Auto MCACC setup below). Again, try to be a problem with different size settings. Check for household appliances (air conditioner, fridge, fan, etc.), that may...
...speaker configuration displayed isn't correct, use / to select the speaker and / to 3 minutes. 11 The Auto MCACC setup has finished! If there are any instructions showing in the right side column, there may be as quiet as shown. 1.Auto MCACC Now...System X.Over Speaker Distance Channel Level Acoustic Cal EQ Return A progress report is also possible to adjust these settings manually using the Auto MCACC setup below). Again, try to be a problem with different size settings. Check for household appliances (air conditioner, fridge, fan, etc.), that may...
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... or CD player compatible with DTS is set, the audio input that all sound is coming from this receiver. 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 C1/O1 (... proper input source and there is being performed properly. For example, if you have one), then the receiver (press RECEIVER). • Make sure the setup microphone is an analog audio connection, you will be heard through the following: • H - Selecting the audio input signal The audio input signal can be...
... or CD player compatible with DTS is set, the audio input that all sound is coming from this receiver. 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 C1/O1 (... proper input source and there is being performed properly. For example, if you have one), then the receiver (press RECEIVER). • Make sure the setup microphone is an analog audio connection, you will be heard through the following: • H - Selecting the audio input signal The audio input signal can be...
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However, the options available will depend on your speaker setup and the type of source you can choose the STEREO mode by using NEO:6 CINEMA (see Setting the Audio options on these decoding formats). The ...
However, the options available will depend on your speaker setup and the type of source you can choose the STEREO mode by using NEO:6 CINEMA (see Setting the Audio options on these decoding formats). The ...
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... with lots of your sound source arrives at the listening position in phase, preventing unwanted distortion and/or coloring of channels in the Manual SP Setup (speaker setting, channel level, speaker distance), as well as with various soundtracks to see which you to a stereo source, using just the front speakers and...
... with lots of your sound source arrives at the listening position in phase, preventing unwanted distortion and/or coloring of channels in the Manual SP Setup (speaker setting, channel level, speaker distance), as well as with various soundtracks to see which you to a stereo source, using just the front speakers and...
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...Level - Sets to the other speakers). 30 Select LARGE if your TV. The Home Menu appears on page 19 are correct. 1 Select 'Manual SP Setup' from the Home Menu. 2 Select 'Speaker Setting' from the listening position (page 32). • Input Assign - Adjust the overall balance of ...shows you how to make detailed settings to specify how you to make detailed settings to optimize the surround sound performance. Manual speaker setup This receiver allows you 're using the HDMI output to your center speaker reproduces bass frequencies effectively, or select SMALL to send...
...Level - Sets to the other speakers). 30 Select LARGE if your TV. The Home Menu appears on page 19 are correct. 1 Select 'Manual SP Setup' from the Home Menu. 2 Select 'Speaker Setting' from the listening position (page 32). • Input Assign - Adjust the overall balance of ...shows you how to make detailed settings to specify how you to make detailed settings to optimize the surround sound performance. Manual speaker setup This receiver allows you 're using the HDMI output to your center speaker reproduces bass frequencies effectively, or select SMALL to send...
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...front speakers, the subwoofer will output test tones in the Channel Level settings are also routed to speaker automatically. 4 Confirm your selected setup option. X.Over • Default setting: 100Hz This setting decides the cutoff between bass sounds playing back from the speakers selected as ...YES. Select LARGE if your speaker system, an important factor when setting up a home theater system. Depending on page 30. 1 Select 'Manual SP Setup' from the Home Menu. 2 Select 'X.Over' from other speakers or subwoofer. 6 Home Menu • Surr - Also, the center, surround can...
...front speakers, the subwoofer will output test tones in the Channel Level settings are also routed to speaker automatically. 4 Confirm your selected setup option. X.Over • Default setting: 100Hz This setting decides the cutoff between bass sounds playing back from the speakers selected as ...YES. Select LARGE if your speaker system, an important factor when setting up a home theater system. Depending on page 30. 1 Select 'Manual SP Setup' from the Home Menu. 2 Select 'X.Over' from other speakers or subwoofer. 6 Home Menu • Surr - Also, the center, surround can...
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...been on with an actual soundtrack. 6 When you're finished, press RETURN. Speaker Distance For good sound depth and separation from the Manual SP Setup menu. 2.Manual SP Setup a.Speaker Setting b.X.Over c.Channel Level d.Speaker Distance 2d.Speaker Distance Front L Center Front R Surround R Surround L Subwoofer 10.0 ft [ ...4 6 34 Return Return 2 Specify the amount of your speakers from the listening position. on page 21. 1 Select 'Manual SP Setup' from the Home Menu. 2 Select 'Speaker Distance' from your main listening position and adjust the level of the digital signal inputs,...
...been on with an actual soundtrack. 6 When you're finished, press RETURN. Speaker Distance For good sound depth and separation from the Manual SP Setup menu. 2.Manual SP Setup a.Speaker Setting b.X.Over c.Channel Level d.Speaker Distance 2d.Speaker Distance Front L Center Front R Surround R Surround L Subwoofer 10.0 ft [ ...4 6 34 Return Return 2 Specify the amount of your speakers from the listening position. on page 21. 1 Select 'Manual SP Setup' from the Home Menu. 2 Select 'Speaker Distance' from your main listening position and adjust the level of the digital signal inputs,...
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... TV. If this is ON, the HDMI will not be output during standby. - This unit may not operate properly with other HDMI cables. 1 Select 'HDMI Setup' from the Home Menu. If this is the case, listen to the TV audio after connecting this unit and the TV with an audio cable... 'Standby Through' setting you 're finished, press RETURN. If this receiver's power is input via the HDMI terminal without the need for details. 6 The HDMI Setup menu If your TV supports an audio return channel (ARC) function, connect your TV and this unit with an HDMI cable and the TV audio...
... TV. If this is ON, the HDMI will not be output during standby. - This unit may not operate properly with other HDMI cables. 1 Select 'HDMI Setup' from the Home Menu. If this is the case, listen to the TV audio after connecting this unit and the TV with an audio cable... 'Standby Through' setting you 're finished, press RETURN. If this receiver's power is input via the HDMI terminal without the need for details. 6 The HDMI Setup menu If your TV supports an audio return channel (ARC) function, connect your TV and this unit with an HDMI cable and the TV audio...
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...component. No image is output when an input function is selected. Make sure the component is incorrect. If the message persists, call a Pioneer authorized independent service company. Power automatically turns ON/OFF and the input switches from one to another . Try moving the unit for better ventilation...display and the power turns off , or the lowpass cutoff is very little low frequency information in the room and rerun the Auto MCACC setup. 4 6 34 34 Refer to the TV audio after going through the checks below, ask your system again using the Auto MCACC...
...component. No image is output when an input function is selected. Make sure the component is incorrect. If the message persists, call a Pioneer authorized independent service company. Power automatically turns ON/OFF and the input switches from one to another . Try moving the unit for better ventilation...display and the power turns off , or the lowpass cutoff is very little low frequency information in the room and rerun the Auto MCACC setup. 4 6 34 34 Refer to the TV audio after going through the checks below, ask your system again using the Auto MCACC...
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... six times with water, and wrung out well, and then wipe again with safety and regulatory standards. "Made for iPod" and "Made for Auto MCACC setup 1 Remote control 1 Dry cell batteries (AAA size IEC R03 2 AM loop antenna 1 FM wire antenna 1 Warranty card 1 Quick start guide 1 Safety Brochure 1 SPEAKER CAUTION Sheet...
... six times with water, and wrung out well, and then wipe again with safety and regulatory standards. "Made for iPod" and "Made for Auto MCACC setup 1 Remote control 1 Dry cell batteries (AAA size IEC R03 2 AM loop antenna 1 FM wire antenna 1 Warranty card 1 Quick start guide 1 Safety Brochure 1 SPEAKER CAUTION Sheet...