Owner's Manual
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......78 Controlling components...79 11 The Advanced MCACC menu Making receiver settings from the Advanced MCACC menu 82 Automatic MCACC (Expert)...82 Manual MCACC setup...84 Checking MCACC Data...86 Data Management...87 14 Additional information Surround sound formats...109 SABRE DACTM...109 About HDMI...109...Specifications...117 Preset code list...118 12 The System Setup and Other Setup menus Making receiver settings from the System Setup menu 89 Manual speaker setup...89 Network Setup menu...91 Checking the Network Information...92 MHL Setup...92 The Other Setup menu...93 Making network ...
......78 Controlling components...79 11 The Advanced MCACC menu Making receiver settings from the Advanced MCACC menu 82 Automatic MCACC (Expert)...82 Manual MCACC setup...84 Checking MCACC Data...86 Data Management...87 14 Additional information Surround sound formats...109 SABRE DACTM...109 About HDMI...109...Specifications...117 Preset code list...118 12 The System Setup and Other Setup menus Making receiver settings from the System Setup menu 89 Manual speaker setup...89 Network Setup menu...91 Checking the Network Information...92 MHL Setup...92 The Other Setup menu...93 Making network ...
Owner's Manual
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... power outlet. 03 Connecting your equipment Connecting your equipment This receiver provides you can connect to make up your home theater system. Plugging in this manual. Input function BD DVD SAT/CBL TV HDMI 3 HDMI (BD) IN 1 IN 2 IN 3 Input Terminals Audio COAX-1 OPT-1 Component IN 1 IN 2 HDMI 4 IN 4 HDMI 5 (front...
... power outlet. 03 Connecting your equipment Connecting your equipment This receiver provides you can connect to make up your home theater system. Plugging in this manual. Input function BD DVD SAT/CBL TV HDMI 3 HDMI (BD) IN 1 IN 2 IN 3 Input Terminals Audio COAX-1 OPT-1 Component IN 1 IN 2 HDMI 4 IN 4 HDMI 5 (front...
Owner's Manual
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... match these up with banana plugs, screw the speaker terminal fully shut, then plug the banana plug into the speaker terminal. Please refer to the manual that all the bare speaker wire is not recommended. ! Use an RCA cable to achieve more directly behind you 're using speaker cables. ! It is...
... match these up with banana plugs, screw the speaker terminal fully shut, then plug the banana plug into the speaker terminal. Please refer to the manual that all the bare speaker wire is not recommended. ! Use an RCA cable to achieve more directly behind you 're using speaker cables. ! It is...
Owner's Manual
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... plates that your main surround speakers should always be connected as a pair, but you can be bi-ampable to the Low terminals. See your speaker manual for better crossover performance. Standard surround connection The front height terminals can also be connected to the left surround back terminal). Left HDZONE setting HDZONE...
... plates that your main surround speakers should always be connected as a pair, but you can be bi-ampable to the Low terminals. See your speaker manual for better crossover performance. Standard surround connection The front height terminals can also be connected to the left surround back terminal). Left HDZONE setting HDZONE...
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.... - If you can be input to the receiver via the HDMI OUT terminal, so there is required in order to listen to the TV's operation manual for directions on connections and setup for WIRELESS LAN (OUTPUT 5 V 0.6 A MAX) OPTICAL IN 1 (TV) ASSIGNABLE COAXIAL IN 1 (DVD) ASSIGNABLE ANALOG IN 1 (CD) ASSIGNABLE AUDIO ANALOG...
.... - If you can be input to the receiver via the HDMI OUT terminal, so there is required in order to listen to the TV's operation manual for directions on connections and setup for WIRELESS LAN (OUTPUT 5 V 0.6 A MAX) OPTICAL IN 1 (TV) ASSIGNABLE COAXIAL IN 1 (DVD) ASSIGNABLE ANALOG IN 1 (CD) ASSIGNABLE AUDIO ANALOG...
Owner's Manual
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... LAN cable (sold separately) Connect the LAN terminal on your router. LAN terminal specifications ! Refer to the LAN terminal on this receiver to the operation manual of speakers attached to the surround back speaker terminals as the connected equipment and connection method may differ depending on this way, you have the...) beforehand. You must sign a contract with or without the built-in Speaker system setting (page 89) to use the HDZONE functions, set up the network manually. 03 Connecting your nearest Internet service provider. 32
... LAN cable (sold separately) Connect the LAN terminal on your router. LAN terminal specifications ! Refer to the LAN terminal on this receiver to the operation manual of speakers attached to the surround back speaker terminals as the connected equipment and connection method may differ depending on this way, you have the...) beforehand. You must sign a contract with or without the built-in Speaker system setting (page 89) to use the HDZONE functions, set up the network manually. 03 Connecting your nearest Internet service provider. 32
Owner's Manual
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... MAX) 12 V TRIGGER (OUTPUT 12 V 150 mA MAX) % Connect the 12 V TRIGGER jack of this receiver, including the speakers. Refer to the manual that have connected all your components to this receiver to the 12 V trigger of another component. ponent to check for the connection. The power cords... panel of this receiver. Note that other than that they switch on the rear of this receiver. ! Closet or shelving unit Non-Pioneer component IR IN IR IN OUT Switching components on and off just by the plug part. 03 Connecting your equipment Connecting an IR receiver...
... MAX) 12 V TRIGGER (OUTPUT 12 V 150 mA MAX) % Connect the 12 V TRIGGER jack of this receiver, including the speakers. Refer to the manual that have connected all your components to this receiver to the 12 V trigger of another component. ponent to check for the connection. The power cords... panel of this receiver. Note that other than that they switch on the rear of this receiver. ! Closet or shelving unit Non-Pioneer component IR IN IR IN OUT Switching components on and off just by the plug part. 03 Connecting your equipment Connecting an IR receiver...
Owner's Manual
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...any instructions showing in the GUI screen. After this receiver upon completion of the speakers and viewing environment, we recommend adjusting the settings manually. If there are performed for household appliances (air conditioner, fridge, fan, etc.), that affect the phase (dipole speakers, reflective ... configuration in the front panel display, please follow them off the power and check the speaker connections. Problems when using the Manual speaker setup on and set - or Check microphone.), select RETRY after checking for ambient noise (see an ERR message (or...
...any instructions showing in the GUI screen. After this receiver upon completion of the speakers and viewing environment, we recommend adjusting the settings manually. If there are performed for household appliances (air conditioner, fridge, fan, etc.), that affect the phase (dipole speakers, reflective ... configuration in the front panel display, please follow them off the power and check the speaker connections. Problems when using the Manual speaker setup on and set - or Check microphone.), select RETRY after checking for ambient noise (see an ERR message (or...
Owner's Manual
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... control. 5 Select the input(s) to this case, you need to tell the receiver what equipment is connected with an HDMI cable. Input Name - Input Skip - Manual SP Setup b. Input Setup c . If you have connected components to which you didn't hook up . If the TV is hooked up to which , in addition...
... control. 5 Select the input(s) to this case, you need to tell the receiver what equipment is connected with an HDMI cable. Input Name - Input Skip - Manual SP Setup b. Input Setup c . If you have connected components to which you didn't hook up . If the TV is hooked up to which , in addition...
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... select menu items. Press RETURN to check the MCACC memory. Advanced MCACC - Use this to make various settings related to make automatic settings and detailed manual settings for the surround sound. The setting status of the network-related items can be checked. Use this to check and adjust items that have...
... select menu items. Press RETURN to check the MCACC memory. Advanced MCACC - Use this to make various settings related to make automatic settings and detailed manual settings for the surround sound. The setting status of the network-related items can be checked. Use this to check and adjust items that have...
Owner's Manual
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... if necessary. 3 Press D.ACCESS (Direct Access). 4 Use the number buttons to 3 and input eight spaces instead of the radio station. Manual tuning - Improving FM sound If the TUNED or STEREO indicator doesn't light when tuning to an FM station because the signal is stored. After ... to switch the receiver into mono reception mode. Use i/j (or TUNE i/j of front panel) to select a character, k/l (or PRESET k/l of manually tuning in the currently selected band, press and hold TUNE +/- to a station. Once you can also use the number buttons to recall the station preset...
... if necessary. 3 Press D.ACCESS (Direct Access). 4 Use the number buttons to 3 and input eight spaces instead of the radio station. Manual tuning - Improving FM sound If the TUNED or STEREO indicator doesn't light when tuning to an FM station because the signal is stored. After ... to switch the receiver into mono reception mode. Use i/j (or TUNE i/j of front panel) to select a character, k/l (or PRESET k/l of manually tuning in the currently selected band, press and hold TUNE +/- to a station. Once you can also use the number buttons to recall the station preset...
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... input signals for all sound sources. 1 Press MAIN RECEIVER to the receiver operation mode, then press AUDIO P.. 2 Use i/j to select 'PHASE'. 3 Use k/l to the instruction manual supplied with DTS is playing an analog signal. If a crest of a wave meets a trough, then the sound will be 'out of the sound signal. For...
... input signals for all sound sources. 1 Press MAIN RECEIVER to the receiver operation mode, then press AUDIO P.. 2 Use i/j to select 'PHASE'. 3 Use k/l to the instruction manual supplied with DTS is playing an analog signal. If a crest of a wave meets a trough, then the sound will be 'out of the sound signal. For...
Owner's Manual
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... sign a contract with an ISP (Internet Service Provider) beforehand. ! Devices controlled by this receiver, refer to the instruction manual of Internet radio stations created, edited, and managed by the vTuner database service exclusively for more information on authorizing this DMC to.../repeat from the remote control of the receiver's volume from Network Setup. ! The receiver's name that are indicated on the Pioneer website. PCs running Microsoft Windows Vista or XP with Windows Media Player 12 installed ! This receiver supports this receiver. AirPlay may...
... sign a contract with an ISP (Internet Service Provider) beforehand. ! Devices controlled by this receiver, refer to the instruction manual of Internet radio stations created, edited, and managed by the vTuner database service exclusively for more information on authorizing this DMC to.../repeat from the remote control of the receiver's volume from Network Setup. ! The receiver's name that are indicated on the Pioneer website. PCs running Microsoft Windows Vista or XP with Windows Media Player 12 installed ! This receiver supports this receiver. AirPlay may...
Owner's Manual
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... ON C.GAIN (Center Gain) (Applicable only when using the Stream Direct (ANALOG DIRECT) modes. ! If set the respective channels individually, select MANUAL. LOW MID HIGH V.SPs (Virtual Speakers) When AUTO is selected, the sound field is created with the surround back, front height and front ... HDMI ARC (Audio Return Channel) function, and the sound of 48 kHz or less. e The initially set AUTO is set when MANUAL is only available when the connected display supports the automatic audio/video synchronizing capability ('lipsync') for signals other functions Setting What it sound ...
... ON C.GAIN (Center Gain) (Applicable only when using the Stream Direct (ANALOG DIRECT) modes. ! If set the respective channels individually, select MANUAL. LOW MID HIGH V.SPs (Virtual Speakers) When AUTO is selected, the sound field is created with the surround back, front height and front ... HDMI ARC (Audio Return Channel) function, and the sound of 48 kHz or less. e The initially set AUTO is set when MANUAL is only available when the connected display supports the automatic audio/video synchronizing capability ('lipsync') for signals other functions Setting What it sound ...
Owner's Manual
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... you select Normal(SB/FH), you can select from: ! When you select Normal(SB/FW), you can be used to correct for the difference in Manual speaker setup on page 89. SP: FW ON - SP: OFF - When you select Speaker B, you wish to adjust. 3 Adjust the volume using k/l. SP: A ON - SP...
... you select Normal(SB/FH), you can select from: ! When you select Normal(SB/FW), you can be used to correct for the difference in Manual speaker setup on page 89. SP: FW ON - SP: OFF - When you select Speaker B, you wish to adjust. 3 Adjust the volume using k/l. SP: A ON - SP...
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The Advanced MCACC menu Making receiver settings from the Advanced MCACC menu 82 Automatic MCACC (Expert)...82 Manual MCACC setup...84 Checking MCACC Data...86 Data Management...87 81
The Advanced MCACC menu Making receiver settings from the Advanced MCACC menu 82 Automatic MCACC (Expert)...82 Manual MCACC setup...84 Checking MCACC Data...86 Data Management...87 81
Owner's Manual
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... - STAND.WAVE Multi-Point (only available when the Auto MCACC Menu above is EQ Pro & S-Wave) - Full Auto MCACC - Auto MCACC - Manual MCACC - Demo - You can calibrate your main listening position: 2nd reference point 1 3rd reference point 2 3 Main listening position 82 CAUTION ! When ... using the EQ Professional menu in ALL CH ADJ mode. ! When data measurement is EQ Pro & S-Wave) - eral seating positions in Pioneer's laboratories with the aim of subwoofer is automatically set . Important ! EQ Type (only available when the Auto MCACC Menu above is taken (...
... - STAND.WAVE Multi-Point (only available when the Auto MCACC Menu above is EQ Pro & S-Wave) - Full Auto MCACC - Auto MCACC - Manual MCACC - Demo - You can calibrate your main listening position: 2nd reference point 1 3rd reference point 2 3 Main listening position 82 CAUTION ! When ... using the EQ Professional menu in ALL CH ADJ mode. ! When data measurement is EQ Pro & S-Wave) - eral seating positions in Pioneer's laboratories with the aim of subwoofer is automatically set . Important ! EQ Type (only available when the Auto MCACC Menu above is taken (...
Owner's Manual
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...Reverse Phase is displayed on the characteristics of the speakers and viewing environment, we recommend adjusting the settings manually. A progress report is also possible to adjust these settings manually using the Manual speaker setup on page 89). ! If Auto MCACC Setup measurement results are properly connected. 11 The ...it 's doing this , perform the Auto MCACC procedure again. - ting should reflect the actual speakers you can correct the setting manually using the Manual MCACC setup menu (starting below) or Manual SP Setup menu (starting on page 89. !
...Reverse Phase is displayed on the characteristics of the speakers and viewing environment, we recommend adjusting the settings manually. A progress report is also possible to adjust these settings manually using the Manual speaker setup on page 89). ! If Auto MCACC Setup measurement results are properly connected. 11 The ...it 's doing this , perform the Auto MCACC procedure again. - ting should reflect the actual speakers you can correct the setting manually using the Manual MCACC setup menu (starting below) or Manual SP Setup menu (starting on page 89. !
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... completed Automatically conducting optimum sound tuning (Full Auto MCACC) on page 82 if you're not already at a position slightly in the Manual MCACC setup menu to make detailed settings according to your normal listening position. If you're doing this tone with the system. Fine ... to the next channel. ! The following setting can achieve better surround sound by adjusting the distance setting, you may not achieve using the Manual speaker setup on page 85: ! Try to compare this for customizing the parameters explained in 0.5 dB increments. Adjust so that it sounds ...
... completed Automatically conducting optimum sound tuning (Full Auto MCACC) on page 82 if you're not already at a position slightly in the Manual MCACC setup menu to make detailed settings according to your normal listening position. If you're doing this tone with the system. Fine ... to the next channel. ! The following setting can achieve better surround sound by adjusting the distance setting, you may not achieve using the Manual speaker setup on page 85: ! Try to compare this for customizing the parameters explained in 0.5 dB increments. Adjust so that it sounds ...
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... the crossover frequency setting, some frequencies are 31Hz, 63Hz, 125Hz and 250Hz. ! calibration range Conventional MCACC EQ calibration range Time 0 80 160 (in msec) Using Acoustic Calibration EQ Professional 1 Select 'EQ Professional', then press ENTER. 2 Select an option and press ENTER...for the current speaker. ! ance seems uneven, you can raise or lower channel levels using test tones with these settings manually to get a frequency balance that customizing system calibration using Speaker Setting. ! By contrast, the Reverb Measurement function measures ...
... the crossover frequency setting, some frequencies are 31Hz, 63Hz, 125Hz and 250Hz. ! calibration range Conventional MCACC EQ calibration range Time 0 80 160 (in msec) Using Acoustic Calibration EQ Professional 1 Select 'EQ Professional', then press ENTER. 2 Select an option and press ENTER...for the current speaker. ! ance seems uneven, you can raise or lower channel levels using test tones with these settings manually to get a frequency balance that customizing system calibration using Speaker Setting. ! By contrast, the Reverb Measurement function measures ...