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Operating Instructions AV Receiver 70 VSX-
Operating Instructions AV Receiver 70 VSX-
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... cable. Servicing is required when the apparatus has been damaged in any ventilation openings. Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. - D36-P5_B1_En 2 WARNING Slots and openings in the cabinet are provided for the unit, you to chemicals listed on the... or table specified by operating the equipment on this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which the receiver is connected. - D3-4-2-1-1b_A1_En WARNING This equipment is not waterproof. D3-4-2-1-7a_A1_En VENTILATION CAUTION When installing this product or cords ...
... cable. Servicing is required when the apparatus has been damaged in any ventilation openings. Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. - D36-P5_B1_En 2 WARNING Slots and openings in the cabinet are provided for the unit, you to chemicals listed on the... or table specified by operating the equipment on this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which the receiver is connected. - D3-4-2-1-1b_A1_En WARNING This equipment is not waterproof. D3-4-2-1-7a_A1_En VENTILATION CAUTION When installing this product or cords ...
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... your TV and playback components...24 Connecting an HDD/DVD recorder, BD recorder and other video sources 26 Connecting a satellite/cable receiver or other set-top box 27 Connecting other audio components...28 Connecting additional amplifiers...28 Connecting AM/FM antennas...29 MULTI-ZONE setup...through these operating instructions so you will know how to the radio...45 Bluetooth ADAPTER for buying this Pioneer product. Contents 01 Before you start Checking what's in the receiver...34 04 Basic Setup Automatically conducting optimum sound tuning (Full Auto MCACC 36 The Input Setup menu...
... your TV and playback components...24 Connecting an HDD/DVD recorder, BD recorder and other video sources 26 Connecting a satellite/cable receiver or other set-top box 27 Connecting other audio components...28 Connecting additional amplifiers...28 Connecting AM/FM antennas...29 MULTI-ZONE setup...through these operating instructions so you will know how to the radio...45 Bluetooth ADAPTER for buying this Pioneer product. Contents 01 Before you start Checking what's in the receiver...34 04 Basic Setup Automatically conducting optimum sound tuning (Full Auto MCACC 36 The Input Setup menu...
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...) and DISCRETE ON (Discrete On) functions 73 Resetting the remote control settings...73 Controlling components...74 11 The Advanced MCACC menu Making receiver settings from the Advanced MCACC menu 77 Automatic MCACC (Expert)...77 Manual MCACC setup...78 Checking MCACC Data...81 Data Management...81 14 ...the unit...105 Glossary...106 Features index...109 Specifications...110 Preset code list...111 12 The System Setup and Other Setup menus Making receiver settings from the System Setup menu 84 Manual speaker setup...84 Network Setup menu...86 Checking the Network Information...87 MHL Setup......
...) and DISCRETE ON (Discrete On) functions 73 Resetting the remote control settings...73 Controlling components...74 11 The Advanced MCACC menu Making receiver settings from the Advanced MCACC menu 77 Automatic MCACC (Expert)...77 Manual MCACC setup...78 Checking MCACC Data...81 Data Management...81 14 ...the unit...105 Glossary...106 Features index...109 Specifications...110 Preset code list...111 12 The System Setup and Other Setup menus Making receiver settings from the System Setup menu 84 Manual speaker setup...84 Network Setup menu...86 Checking the Network Information...87 MHL Setup......
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... using connections other components (page 71) 6 Switching on page 29 ! Control with an abundance of the remote control ! Operating multiple receivers (page 71) ! About the audio connection on page 21 j 4 Connecting the components ! Automatically conducting optimum sound tuning (Full Auto...connections) j 9 Basic playback (page 40) j 10 Adjusting the sound and picture quality as necessary: 6, 8, 10, 11, 12 Important The receiver's initial settings can be made as desired ! Connecting the speakers on page 34 j 5 Power On j 6 Changing the OSD display language (OSD ...
... using connections other components (page 71) 6 Switching on page 29 ! Control with an abundance of the remote control ! Operating multiple receivers (page 71) ! About the audio connection on page 21 j 4 Connecting the components ! Automatically conducting optimum sound tuning (Full Auto...connections) j 9 Basic playback (page 40) j 10 Adjusting the sound and picture quality as necessary: 6, 8, 10, 11, 12 Important The receiver's initial settings can be made as desired ! Connecting the speakers on page 34 j 5 Power On j 6 Changing the OSD display language (OSD ...
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Before you start Checking what's in the box...8 Installing the receiver...8 Loading the batteries...8 Operating range of remote control unit 8 About using AVNavigator (included CD-ROM 9 7
Before you start Checking what's in the box...8 Installing the receiver...8 Loading the batteries...8 Operating range of remote control unit 8 About using AVNavigator (included CD-ROM 9 7
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... Operating range of used batteries, please comply with the same shape may not work properly if: ! Warranty sheet Installing the receiver ! When installing this receiver's bottom panel while the power is on the following places: - they may result in direct sunlight or other movement - ...device that have a longer life. Direct sunlight or fluorescent light is vibration or other excessively hot place, such as leakage and bursting. The receiver is emitting infrared rays. ! CD-ROM ! Safety Brochure ! on (or right after it on the battery's (-) terminals. The bottom ...
... Operating range of used batteries, please comply with the same shape may not work properly if: ! Warranty sheet Installing the receiver ! When installing this receiver's bottom panel while the power is on the following places: - they may result in direct sunlight or other movement - ...device that have a longer life. Direct sunlight or fluorescent light is vibration or other excessively hot place, such as leakage and bursting. The receiver is emitting infrared rays. ! CD-ROM ! Safety Brochure ! on (or right after it on the battery's (-) terminals. The bottom ...
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..." is selected, installation is Microsoft Internet Explorer 8, 9 or 10. ! This CD-ROM is also possible to detect the receiver. License ! PIONEER CORPORATION does not guarantee the operation of this CD-ROM with a personal computer. AVNavigator includes the following operation. High precision initial...in AVNavigator. General Disclaimer ! puters using the Interactive Manual, MCACC Appli and Software Update to connect the receiver to the large volume. In addition, PIONEER CORPORATION is not liable for launching "MAIN_MENU.exe" is no security problem, so continue the operation. 3...
..." is selected, installation is Microsoft Internet Explorer 8, 9 or 10. ! This CD-ROM is also possible to detect the receiver. License ! PIONEER CORPORATION does not guarantee the operation of this CD-ROM with a personal computer. AVNavigator includes the following operation. High precision initial...in AVNavigator. General Disclaimer ! puters using the Interactive Manual, MCACC Appli and Software Update to connect the receiver to the large volume. In addition, PIONEER CORPORATION is not liable for launching "MAIN_MENU.exe" is no security problem, so continue the operation. 3...
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...switches between the various surround modes (page 50). ! Press to select an input signal (page 51). ! AUTO/ALC/DIRECT - Use to check selected receiver settings (page 68). ! CH LEVEL - Press to restore CD quality sound to switch the eco mode type (page 50). 12 HOME MENU - PHASE... channel, then use k/l to change the speaker terminal (page 67). ! Use to adjust the level (pages 41 and 85). ! Use to put the receiver in sleep mode and select the amount of time before sleep (page 68). ! ECO - STATUS - SIGNAL SEL - AUTO S.RTRV - Switch the HDMI ...
...switches between the various surround modes (page 50). ! Press to select an input signal (page 51). ! AUTO/ALC/DIRECT - Use to check selected receiver settings (page 68). ! CH LEVEL - Press to restore CD quality sound to switch the eco mode type (page 50). 12 HOME MENU - PHASE... channel, then use k/l to change the speaker terminal (page 67). ! Use to adjust the level (pages 41 and 85). ! Use to put the receiver in sleep mode and select the amount of time before sleep (page 68). ! ECO - STATUS - SIGNAL SEL - AUTO S.RTRV - Switch the HDMI ...
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... mode. Also use this unit. 11 Remote control LED Lights when a command is sent from the remote control. 12 Switches the remote to control the receiver (used to set up surround sound. 13 VOLUME +/- Use to select the white commands). The ZONE 3 button is not used with this button to perform...
... mode. Also use this unit. 11 Remote control LED Lights when a command is sent from the remote control. 12 Switches the remote to control the receiver (used to set up surround sound. 13 VOLUME +/- Use to select the white commands). The ZONE 3 button is not used with this button to perform...
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... 2 ] USB [ 3 ] [ 4 ] 8 17 18 19 20 dB 21 1 Signal indicators Light to 1.) (page 88) 14 AUTO lights when the receiver is being input) ! Center channel ! DTS - Lights with Dolby Digital decoding. ! 2 DIGITAL PLUS - ADV.SURROUND - XL/XR - Lights during playback of PCM... signals. ! Lights when Direct/Pure Direct is being received. ! STANDARD - STEREO - C - LFE - Lights when an SACD or a file's DSD signals are more selectable items when making the various settings...
... 2 ] USB [ 3 ] [ 4 ] 8 17 18 19 20 dB 21 1 Signal indicators Light to 1.) (page 88) 14 AUTO lights when the receiver is being input) ! Center channel ! DTS - Lights with Dolby Digital decoding. ! 2 DIGITAL PLUS - ADV.SURROUND - XL/XR - Lights during playback of PCM... signals. ! Lights when Direct/Pure Direct is being received. ! STANDARD - STEREO - C - LFE - Lights when an SACD or a file's DSD signals are more selectable items when making the various settings...
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...mode (page 50). ! TUNE i/j - MULTI-ZONE - PRESET k/l - ADVANCED SURROUND - TUNER EDIT - Find preset stations (page 45). 7 Remote sensor Receives the signals from the main zone (page 67). 5 Character display See Display on for recall (page 45). ! Switches between AM and FM radio bands ...iPod iPhone iPad DIRECT CONTROL PHONES MCACC SETUP MIC ENTER MASTER VOLUME with TUNE i/j, PRESET k/l and ENTER to memorize and name stations for this receiver. 2 INPUT SELECTOR dial Use to switch between standby and on page 14. 6 TUNER controls ! HDMI - Find radio frequencies (page 45...
...mode (page 50). ! TUNE i/j - MULTI-ZONE - PRESET k/l - ADVANCED SURROUND - TUNER EDIT - Find preset stations (page 45). 7 Remote sensor Receives the signals from the main zone (page 67). 5 Character display See Display on for recall (page 45). ! Switches between AM and FM radio bands ...iPod iPhone iPad DIRECT CONTROL PHONES MCACC SETUP MIC ENTER MASTER VOLUME with TUNE i/j, PRESET k/l and ENTER to memorize and name stations for this receiver. 2 INPUT SELECTOR dial Use to switch between standby and on page 14. 6 TUNER controls ! HDMI - Find radio frequencies (page 45...
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... About HDMI...23 Connecting your TV and playback components 24 Connecting an HDD/DVD recorder, BD recorder and other video sources 26 Connecting a satellite/cable receiver or other set-top box 27 Connecting other audio components 28 Connecting additional amplifiers 28 Connecting AM/FM antennas...29 MULTI-ZONE setup...30 Connecting... Connecting an MHL-compatible device 33 Connecting an HDMI-equipped component to the front panel input 33 Connecting to a wireless LAN...33 Connecting an IR receiver...34 Switching components on and off using the 12 volt trigger 34 Plugging in the...
... About HDMI...23 Connecting your TV and playback components 24 Connecting an HDD/DVD recorder, BD recorder and other video sources 26 Connecting a satellite/cable receiver or other set-top box 27 Connecting other audio components 28 Connecting additional amplifiers 28 Connecting AM/FM antennas...29 MULTI-ZONE setup...30 Connecting... Connecting an MHL-compatible device 33 Connecting an HDMI-equipped component to the front panel input 33 Connecting to a wireless LAN...33 Connecting an IR receiver...34 Switching components on and off using the 12 volt trigger 34 Plugging in the...
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...power and disconnect the power cord from the power outlets. ! Also refer to the operating instructions of the devices being connected (amplifier, receiver, etc.), the methods of components you with many connection possibilities, but it doesn't have to be the final step. ! The input ... connect to make up your home theater system. Depending on page 37 to change the assignments if other connections are assigned by default to the receiver's different input terminals. The RS-232C terminal is exclusively for WIRELESS LAN (CONTROL) (OUTPUT 5 V 0.6 A MAX) OPTICAL IN 1 (TV) ASSIGNABLE ...
...power and disconnect the power cord from the power outlets. ! Also refer to the operating instructions of the devices being connected (amplifier, receiver, etc.), the methods of components you with many connection possibilities, but it doesn't have to be the final step. ! The input ... connect to make up your home theater system. Depending on page 37 to change the assignments if other connections are assigned by default to the receiver's different input terminals. The RS-232C terminal is exclusively for WIRELESS LAN (CONTROL) (OUTPUT 5 V 0.6 A MAX) OPTICAL IN 1 (TV) ASSIGNABLE ...
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... impedance of the speaker cables to the SUBWOOFER 2 terminal. These speaker terminals carry HAZARDOUS LIVE voltage. This unit supports speakers with the terminals on the receiver comprises a positive (+) and negative (-) terminal. PRE OUT SUB WOOFER 1 2 A FRONT R L CENTER SURROUND R L SURROUND BACK / ZONE 2 FRONT HEIGHT /WIDE / B R L (Single) R L SPEAKERS SPEAKERS Surround right The surround...
... impedance of the speaker cables to the SUBWOOFER 2 terminal. These speaker terminals carry HAZARDOUS LIVE voltage. This unit supports speakers with the terminals on the receiver comprises a positive (+) and negative (-) terminal. PRE OUT SUB WOOFER 1 2 A FRONT R L CENTER SURROUND R L SURROUND BACK / ZONE 2 FRONT HEIGHT /WIDE / B R L (Single) R L SPEAKERS SPEAKERS Surround right The surround...
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.... ! Don't connect different speakers from the same terminal in this (having separate terminals for high and low) and the sound improvement will depend on the receiver. When bi-wiring as well, heed the cautions for bi-amping shown above. % To bi-wire a speaker, connect two speaker cords to the speaker terminal...
.... ! Don't connect different speakers from the same terminal in this (having separate terminals for high and low) and the sound improvement will depend on the receiver. When bi-wiring as well, heed the cautions for bi-amping shown above. % To bi-wire a speaker, connect two speaker cords to the speaker terminal...
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...HDMI The HDMI connection transfers uncompressed digital video, as well as there is only possible when connected to 8 channels ! Due to the receiver's HDMI output when connecting this case, try adjusting the resolution settings on page 37), the converter gives priority to do so. The ...protection technology that is used, it may not operate properly, depending on page 58) Notes ! If you choose to connect to the receiver's composite VIDEO MONITOR OUT jacks, all video sources are supported. ! Some components that are prohibited. 03 Connecting your equipment About the video...
...HDMI The HDMI connection transfers uncompressed digital video, as well as there is only possible when connected to 8 channels ! Due to the receiver's HDMI output when connecting this case, try adjusting the resolution settings on page 37), the converter gives priority to do so. The ...protection technology that is used, it may not operate properly, depending on page 58) Notes ! If you choose to connect to the receiver's composite VIDEO MONITOR OUT jacks, all video sources are supported. ! Some components that are prohibited. 03 Connecting your equipment About the video...
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... IN 1 (TV) ASSIGNABLE COAXIAL IN 1 (DVD) ASSIGNABLE 24 Also, MAIN/HDZONE must be used (see HDMI Setup on page 59). - In this receiver using a commercially available HDMI cable. If the TV and playback components support the Control with HDMI feature, the convenient Control with HDMI functions can be... this case, set to MAIN beforehand (page 89). ! 03 Connecting your equipment Connecting your DVD player with no need to tell the receiver which digital or analog audio input you connected the TV to OUT 2 or OUT 1+2. HDMI/DVI-compatible Blu-ray Disc player Other HDMI...
... IN 1 (TV) ASSIGNABLE COAXIAL IN 1 (DVD) ASSIGNABLE 24 Also, MAIN/HDZONE must be used (see HDMI Setup on page 59). - In this receiver using a commercially available HDMI cable. If the TV and playback components support the Control with HDMI feature, the convenient Control with HDMI functions can be... this case, set to MAIN beforehand (page 89). ! 03 Connecting your equipment Connecting your DVD player with no need to tell the receiver which digital or analog audio input you connected the TV to OUT 2 or OUT 1+2. HDMI/DVI-compatible Blu-ray Disc player Other HDMI...
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... playback component with audio cables (page 24). - If you use an optical digital audio cable or RCA (analog) audio cable, you'll need to the receiver. HDMI/DVI-compatible monitor DVD player, etc. Important ! In this case, set ARC at HDMI Setup to ON (see The Input Setup menu on page... your TV with no HDMI input This diagram shows connections of a TV (with no HDMI input) and DVD player (or other playback component) to the receiver. TV HDMI OUT 2 (HDZONE) IN 1 BD IN IN 2 IN 3 IN 4 IN 6 IN 7 OUT 1 LAN (10/100) DC OUTPUT for WIRELESS LAN ASSIGNABLE 1-7 SELECTABLE (DVD) (SAT...
... playback component with audio cables (page 24). - If you use an optical digital audio cable or RCA (analog) audio cable, you'll need to the receiver. HDMI/DVI-compatible monitor DVD player, etc. Important ! In this case, set ARC at HDMI Setup to ON (see The Input Setup menu on page... your TV with no HDMI input This diagram shows connections of a TV (with no HDMI input) and DVD player (or other playback component) to the receiver. TV HDMI OUT 2 (HDZONE) IN 1 BD IN IN 2 IN 3 IN 4 IN 6 IN 7 OUT 1 LAN (10/100) DC OUTPUT for WIRELESS LAN ASSIGNABLE 1-7 SELECTABLE (DVD) (SAT...
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... other video output (composite, etc.) simultaneously, and it may be possible to output video signals to both HDMI and other video sources This receiver has audio/video inputs suitable for connecting analog or digital video devices, including HDD/DVD recorders and BD recorders. In order to listening to ...BD recorder, etc., is equipped with an HDMI output terminal, we recommend connecting it to the sound of the TV over the receiver, connect the receiver and TV with this receiver, connect an HDMI cable, and use an optical digital audio cable or RCA (analog) audio cable, you'll need to tell...
... other video output (composite, etc.) simultaneously, and it may be possible to output video signals to both HDMI and other video sources This receiver has audio/video inputs suitable for connecting analog or digital video devices, including HDD/DVD recorders and BD recorders. In order to listening to ...BD recorder, etc., is equipped with an HDMI output terminal, we recommend connecting it to the sound of the TV over the receiver, connect the receiver and TV with this receiver, connect an HDMI cable, and use an optical digital audio cable or RCA (analog) audio cable, you'll need to tell...