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... through these operating instructions so you have finished reading the instructions, put them away in a safe place for surround sound (MCACC 8 Problems when using the Auto MCACC Setup . . . . 10 Playing a source 10 Better sound using Phase Control 10 03 Connecting your equipment...Peak Level 44 X-Curve 45 THX Audio Setting 45 4 En Contents 01 Before you for buying this Pioneer product. Thank you start Features 6 Checking what's in the box 6 Ventilation 7 Installing the receiver 7 Loading the batteries 7 02 5 minute guide Introduction to home theater 8 Listening to Surround Sound...
... through these operating instructions so you have finished reading the instructions, put them away in a safe place for surround sound (MCACC 8 Problems when using the Auto MCACC Setup . . . . 10 Playing a source 10 Better sound using Phase Control 10 03 Connecting your equipment...Peak Level 44 X-Curve 45 THX Audio Setting 45 4 En Contents 01 Before you for buying this Pioneer product. Thank you start Features 6 Checking what's in the box 6 Ventilation 7 Installing the receiver 7 Loading the batteries 7 02 5 minute guide Introduction to home theater 8 Listening to Surround Sound...
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... and possible settings 58 The Other Setup menu 59 Multi-Room and IR receiver setup 59 SR+ Setup for Pioneer plasma displays 59 OSD Adjustment 60 Erasing one of the remote control button ...for other components 69 Operating other Pioneer components with this unit's sensor 70 12 Additional information Troubleshooting 71 Power 71 No sound 71 Other audio problems 72 Video 73 Settings 73 Display...formats . . . 81 Specifications 82 Cleaning the unit 82 10 Using other functions Setting the AV options 61 Making an audio or a video recording 62 Reducing the level of your system settings...
... and possible settings 58 The Other Setup menu 59 Multi-Room and IR receiver setup 59 SR+ Setup for Pioneer plasma displays 59 OSD Adjustment 60 Erasing one of the remote control button ...for other components 69 Operating other Pioneer components with this unit's sensor 70 12 Additional information Troubleshooting 71 Power 71 No sound 71 Other audio problems 72 Video 73 Settings 73 Display...formats . . . 81 Specifications 82 Cleaning the unit 82 10 Using other functions Setting the AV options 61 Making an audio or a video recording 62 Reducing the level of your system settings...
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...above indicates (in bold) how each speaker is displayed on-screen while the receiver outputs test tones to determine the optimum receiver settings for channel level, speaker distance, and Acoustic Calibration EQ. This may be a problem, you are planning on bi-amping your front speakers, or setting up ...an MCACC preset4 then select OK. 6 Follow the instructions on-screen. Press SETUP at your TV. 5 minute guide 02 RECEIVER INPUT SELECT SYSTEM OFF SOURCE AV PRE-PROGRAMMED AND LEARNING REMOTE CONTROL UNIT CD DVD DVR 2 TV DVR1 TVCTRL CD-R/TAPE iPod HDMI2 HDMI1 XM RADIO TUNER ROOM...
...above indicates (in bold) how each speaker is displayed on-screen while the receiver outputs test tones to determine the optimum receiver settings for channel level, speaker distance, and Acoustic Calibration EQ. This may be a problem, you are planning on bi-amping your front speakers, or setting up ...an MCACC preset4 then select OK. 6 Follow the instructions on-screen. Press SETUP at your TV. 5 minute guide 02 RECEIVER INPUT SELECT SYSTEM OFF SOURCE AV PRE-PROGRAMMED AND LEARNING REMOTE CONTROL UNIT CD DVD DVR 2 TV DVR1 TVCTRL CD-R/TAPE iPod HDMI2 HDMI1 XM RADIO TUNER ROOM...
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...source, you will be happening, switch off the TV when doing the Auto MCACC Setup. RECEIVER INPUT SELECT SYSTEM OFF SOURCE GUIDE TV CONTROL TV VOL INPUT SELECT TV CH VOL AV PRE-PROGRAMMED AND LEARNING REMOTE CONTROL UNIT DTV ON/OFF MPX REC DTVINFO MUTE REC STOP ...clarity and presence of listening to sources. 4 Use the volume control to switch on your listening position. 02 5 minute guide Problems when using Phase Control This receiver's Phase Control feature uses phase correction measures to make sure that all sound sources. Note 1 Make sure that may interfere with ...
...source, you will be happening, switch off the TV when doing the Auto MCACC Setup. RECEIVER INPUT SELECT SYSTEM OFF SOURCE GUIDE TV CONTROL TV VOL INPUT SELECT TV CH VOL AV PRE-PROGRAMMED AND LEARNING REMOTE CONTROL UNIT DTV ON/OFF MPX REC DTVINFO MUTE REC STOP ...clarity and presence of listening to sources. 4 Use the volume control to switch on your listening position. 02 5 minute guide Problems when using Phase Control This receiver's Phase Control feature uses phase correction measures to make sure that all sound sources. Note 1 Make sure that may interfere with ...
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... to playback WMA9 Pro-encoded audio using a coaxial or optical digital connection when connected to access the front video connections. Connecting analog audio sources This receiver features two stereo audio-only inputs. S- OUT PLAY IN REC R L AUDIO IN/OUT Tape deck, etc. • Connect the analog audio outputs... of the source component to one of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries. • With WMA9 Pro, sound problems may occur depending on your equipment About the WMA9 Pro decoder This unit has an on the recorder. Note that WMA9 Pro 96 kHz ...
... to playback WMA9 Pro-encoded audio using a coaxial or optical digital connection when connected to access the front video connections. Connecting analog audio sources This receiver features two stereo audio-only inputs. S- OUT PLAY IN REC R L AUDIO IN/OUT Tape deck, etc. • Connect the analog audio outputs... of the source component to one of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries. • With WMA9 Pro, sound problems may occur depending on your equipment About the WMA9 Pro decoder This unit has an on the recorder. Note that WMA9 Pro 96 kHz ...
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...to DIGITAL or AUTO, 2 DIGITAL lights with Dolby Digital decoding, DTS lights with your DVD player. 2 When the HDMI option in Setting the AV options on page 61 is playing an analog signal. Selects an analog signal. • DIGITAL - Maximum 5.1 playback Using the Virtual Surround Back... will be heard through the options as follows: • VirtualSB ON - This is a problem. 4 • You can only use the Virtual Surround Back mode with headphones, or with 5.1 encoded material). The receiver selects the first available signal in the format (for example, 5.1) for example, Dolby Digital ...
...to DIGITAL or AUTO, 2 DIGITAL lights with Dolby Digital decoding, DTS lights with your DVD player. 2 When the HDMI option in Setting the AV options on page 61 is playing an analog signal. Selects an analog signal. • DIGITAL - Maximum 5.1 playback Using the Virtual Surround Back... will be heard through the options as follows: • VirtualSB ON - This is a problem. 4 • You can only use the Virtual Surround Back mode with headphones, or with 5.1 encoded material). The receiver selects the first available signal in the format (for example, 5.1) for example, Dolby Digital ...
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... (such as necessary before continuing to step 4. 2 The six MCACC presets are planning on bi-amping your front speakers, or setting up . • See Problems when using a subwoofer, it is on -screen. • Make sure the microphone is connected. • If you 're finished settings the options, press... displayed on page 38 for the Auto MCACC Setup to finish outputting test tones. See Professional Acoustic Calibration EQ on -screen while the receiver outputs test tones to determine the speakers present in another room, read through Surround back speaker setting on page 35 and make sure to...
... (such as necessary before continuing to step 4. 2 The six MCACC presets are planning on bi-amping your front speakers, or setting up . • See Problems when using a subwoofer, it is on -screen. • Make sure the microphone is connected. • If you 're finished settings the options, press... displayed on page 38 for the Auto MCACC Setup to finish outputting test tones. See Professional Acoustic Calibration EQ on -screen while the receiver outputs test tones to determine the speakers present in another room, read through Surround back speaker setting on page 35 and make sure to...
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....1 The configuration shown on-screen should be accurate (taking delay and room characteristics into account) and generally does not need to be a problem, you can also choose to view the settings by selecting individual parameters from the MCACC Data Check screen: • Speaker Setting - If... more test tones to determine the optimum receiver settings for optimal surround sound) the actual distance may differ from the speaker distance setting. 35 En The overall balance of around 5 inches will be a problem with the speaker connection. A progress report is also possible to adjust these...
....1 The configuration shown on-screen should be accurate (taking delay and room characteristics into account) and generally does not need to be a problem, you can also choose to view the settings by selecting individual parameters from the MCACC Data Check screen: • Speaker Setting - If... more test tones to determine the optimum receiver settings for optimal surround sound) the actual distance may differ from the speaker distance setting. 35 En The overall balance of around 5 inches will be a problem with the speaker connection. A progress report is also possible to adjust these...
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... based on the direct sound coming from the System Setup menu on page 38: • EQ Adjust - Calibrate your speaker system (see Problems when using the Auto MCACC Setup on page 10 for notes regarding high background noise levels and other possible interference. • If you might...explained in your listening room (see Acoustic Calibration EQ on page 42. 1 Select 'Fine Ch Level' from the System Setup menu. See Making receiver settings from the System Setup menu. The last two settings are output at this screen. System Setup 1.Auto MCACC 2.Surr Back System 3.Manual MCACC ...
... based on the direct sound coming from the System Setup menu on page 38: • EQ Adjust - Calibrate your speaker system (see Problems when using the Auto MCACC Setup on page 10 for notes regarding high background noise levels and other possible interference. • If you might...explained in your listening room (see Acoustic Calibration EQ on page 42. 1 Select 'Fine Ch Level' from the System Setup menu. See Making receiver settings from the System Setup menu. The last two settings are output at this screen. System Setup 1.Auto MCACC 2.Surr Back System 3.Manual MCACC ...
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...of your system using a computer (with your listening room. 39 En Since this receiver.1 Setting Professional Acoustic Calibration EQ according to your room characteristics Using the manual setup...lower frequencies will eventually flatten out when the reverberant sound stabilizes (this is output from Pioneer - your listening room (i.e. This may find that suits the characteristics of high vs.... Time 0 80 160 (in a skewed frequency analysis if the measurement is not a problem (i.e. In such cases, you find that due to interpret the graphical output The graph ...
...of your system using a computer (with your listening room. 39 En Since this receiver.1 Setting Professional Acoustic Calibration EQ according to your room characteristics Using the manual setup...lower frequencies will eventually flatten out when the reverberant sound stabilizes (this is output from Pioneer - your listening room (i.e. This may find that suits the characteristics of high vs.... Time 0 80 160 (in a skewed frequency analysis if the measurement is not a problem (i.e. In such cases, you find that due to interpret the graphical output The graph ...
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... you did not connect a subwoofer choose NO (the bass frequencies are sent to the subwoofer by selecting SMALL for the subwoofer. If you're having problems, the easiest option is set of bass due low frequency cancellations.
... you did not connect a subwoofer choose NO (the bass frequencies are sent to the subwoofer by selecting SMALL for the subwoofer. If you're having problems, the easiest option is set of bass due low frequency cancellations.
Owner's Manual
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... company to an active power outlet. • Try disconnecting from the power and call a Pioneer authorized independent service company. Do not try switching the receiver on improving heat dispersal. Additional information 12 Chapter 12: Additional information Troubleshooting Incorrect operations are pressed.../center speakers are connected properly (see Listening in a well-ventilated place before switching back on , some features may have a serious problem. If off . • Turn down the volume. • Lower the 63 Hz and 125 Hz equalizer levels in . Disconnect...
... company to an active power outlet. • Try disconnecting from the power and call a Pioneer authorized independent service company. Do not try switching the receiver on improving heat dispersal. Additional information 12 Chapter 12: Additional information Troubleshooting Incorrect operations are pressed.../center speakers are connected properly (see Listening in a well-ventilated place before switching back on , some features may have a serious problem. If off . • Turn down the volume. • Lower the 63 Hz and 125 Hz equalizer levels in . Disconnect...
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... analog • Check that the input signal type is set to DIGITAL (see Choosing the input signal on page 50). Other audio problems Symptom Remedy Broadcast stations cannot be For FM broadcasts selected automatically, or there is • Fully extend the FM wire antenna, adjust ... surround mode is selected (see Listening in noise being output. output when Dolby Digital/DTS • Check the digital output settings of the receiver. No sound when using one of your DVD player. 12 Additional information Symptom Remedy No sound from surround back speakers. • Check that...
... analog • Check that the input signal type is set to DIGITAL (see Choosing the input signal on page 50). Other audio problems Symptom Remedy Broadcast stations cannot be For FM broadcasts selected automatically, or there is • Fully extend the FM wire antenna, adjust ... surround mode is selected (see Listening in noise being output. output when Dolby Digital/DTS • Check the digital output settings of the receiver. No sound when using one of your DVD player. 12 Additional information Symptom Remedy No sound from surround back speakers. • Check that...
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..., for surround sound (MCACC) on page 8 to set the front speakers to SMALL (see also Problems when using the same type of connection (component, S-video or composite), then start playback again. The... 43 have to set to the highest frequency setting. If the levels in Setting the AV options on page 17). Check that personal computers or other digital components connected to the ... Symptom The Auto MCACC Setup continually shows an error. of your system again using MCACC (this receiver using VIDEO SELECT (see Speaker Distance on page 10). There seems to be a time lag ...
..., for surround sound (MCACC) on page 8 to set the front speakers to SMALL (see also Problems when using the same type of connection (component, S-video or composite), then start playback again. The... 43 have to set to the highest frequency setting. If the levels in Setting the AV options on page 17). Check that personal computers or other digital components connected to the ... Symptom The Auto MCACC Setup continually shows an error. of your system again using MCACC (this receiver using VIDEO SELECT (see Speaker Distance on page 10). There seems to be a time lag ...
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...overall system calibration. display goes off all in Speaker Setting on page 29). erased. Display Symptom Remedy The display is a recurring problem. button. • If the multichannel analog inputs are assigned correctly (see Choosing the input signal on page 42, and use...change for SMALL speakers. • Calibration is performed, but due to your speakers' low frequency limitations, no adjustment needed. This receiver cannot show 96 kHz. 74 En Most recent settings have shifted vertically when comparing before and after measurements. EQ adjustments made using the...
...overall system calibration. display goes off all in Speaker Setting on page 29). erased. Display Symptom Remedy The display is a recurring problem. button. • If the multichannel analog inputs are assigned correctly (see Choosing the input signal on page 42, and use...change for SMALL speakers. • Calibration is performed, but due to your speakers' low frequency limitations, no adjustment needed. This receiver cannot show 96 kHz. 74 En Most recent settings have shifted vertically when comparing before and after measurements. EQ adjustments made using the...
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... a Pioneer the connected components can 't be incorrect. HDMI Symptom The HDMI indicator blinks continuously. In this case, connect using the component, S-video or composite video jacks between source and receiver. • If the problem still persists when connecting your HDMI component directly to your monitor, please ... for more on what audio of the CONTROL IN jack (see Operating other component is made by Pioneer. The SR feature only works with Pioneer equipment. • Check that the HDMI AV setting is set to AMP/THROUGH. • If the component is a DVI device, use a...
... a Pioneer the connected components can 't be incorrect. HDMI Symptom The HDMI indicator blinks continuously. In this case, connect using the component, S-video or composite video jacks between source and receiver. • If the problem still persists when connecting your HDMI component directly to your monitor, please ... for more on what audio of the CONTROL IN jack (see Operating other component is made by Pioneer. The SR feature only works with Pioneer equipment. • Check that the HDMI AV setting is set to AMP/THROUGH. • If the component is a DVI device, use a...
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... Symptom Error I1 Error I2 No Track Cause Action There is a problem with the antenna or antenna cable. iPod to be updated. If this time. The software version being used with the latest encryption code. Switch the power off the receiver and reconnect the iPod to work, try resetting your iPod. The...
... Symptom Error I1 Error I2 No Track Cause Action There is a problem with the antenna or antenna cable. iPod to be updated. If this time. The software version being used with the latest encryption code. Switch the power off the receiver and reconnect the iPod to work, try resetting your iPod. The...