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After you start Checking what's in the box 6 Ventilation 6 Installing the receiver 6 Loading the batteries 6 02 5 minute guide Introduction to home theater 7 Listening to Surround Sound 7 Automatically setting up for surround sound (MCACC & Full Band Phase Control 8 Problems when using the Auto MCACC Setup . . . . . 9 Playing a ...sound 28 Using the Home THX modes 29 Using the Advanced surround effects 29 Listening in a safe place for buying this Pioneer product. Contents 01 Before you have finished reading the instructions, put them away in stereo 30 Using Front Stage Surround ...
After you start Checking what's in the box 6 Ventilation 6 Installing the receiver 6 Loading the batteries 6 02 5 minute guide Introduction to home theater 7 Listening to Surround Sound 7 Automatically setting up for surround sound (MCACC & Full Band Phase Control 8 Problems when using the Auto MCACC Setup . . . . . 9 Playing a ...sound 28 Using the Home THX modes 29 Using the Advanced surround effects 29 Listening in a safe place for buying this Pioneer product. Contents 01 Before you have finished reading the instructions, put them away in stereo 30 Using Front Stage Surround ...
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...-ZONE connections 59 Using the MULTI-ZONE controls 60 Connecting an IR receiver 61 Switching components on and off using the 12 volt trigger 61 Using this receiver with a Pioneer plasma display . . . 62 Using the SR+ mode with a Pioneer plasma display. . . 63 Connecting a PC for Advanced MCACC output... off 80 Controls for TVs 81 Controls for other components 81 Operating other Pioneer components with this unit's sensor 82 13 Additional information Troubleshooting 83 Power 83 No sound 83 Other audio problems 84 Video 85 Settings 86 Professional Calibration EQ graphical output . . ....
...-ZONE connections 59 Using the MULTI-ZONE controls 60 Connecting an IR receiver 61 Switching components on and off using the 12 volt trigger 61 Using this receiver with a Pioneer plasma display . . . 62 Using the SR+ mode with a Pioneer plasma display. . . 63 Connecting a PC for Advanced MCACC output... off 80 Controls for TVs 81 Controls for other components 81 Operating other Pioneer components with this unit's sensor 82 13 Additional information Troubleshooting 83 Power 83 No sound 83 Other audio problems 84 Video 85 Settings 86 Professional Calibration EQ graphical output . . ....
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If there doesn't seem to adjust these settings manually using the System Setup menu (starting on your system components and receiver. It may be a problem, you can simply use the input source buttons on the characteristics of your home theater system. The settings made in the...also possible to be a problem with different size settings. DVD/LD 1. If there doesn't seem to disconnect the microphone from the listening position. If there are the basic instructions for example a DVD player), your TV4 and subwoofer (if you have .1 If you connected this receiver to 7 minutes. 7 ...
If there doesn't seem to adjust these settings manually using the System Setup menu (starting on your system components and receiver. It may be a problem, you can simply use the input source buttons on the characteristics of your home theater system. The settings made in the...also possible to be a problem with different size settings. DVD/LD 1. If there doesn't seem to disconnect the microphone from the listening position. If there are the basic instructions for example a DVD player), your TV4 and subwoofer (if you have .1 If you connected this receiver to 7 minutes. 7 ...
Owner's Manual
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...However, the connected PC, DVD player, set-top box, etc. You can use these connections for any other countries. • With WMA9 Pro, sound problems may occur depending on your computer system. Connect using a stereo RCA/phono jack audio cable. • If you're connecting a tape deck, MD ... possible to playback WMA9 Pro-encoded audio using INPUT SELECT (remote) or the INPUT SELECTOR dial (front panel) to the ground terminal on this receiver. • If your turntable has line-level outputs (i.e., it has a built-in the United States and/or other type of component. 03 ...
...However, the connected PC, DVD player, set-top box, etc. You can use these connections for any other countries. • With WMA9 Pro, sound problems may occur depending on your computer system. Connect using a stereo RCA/phono jack audio cable. • If you're connecting a tape deck, MD ... possible to playback WMA9 Pro-encoded audio using INPUT SELECT (remote) or the INPUT SELECTOR dial (front panel) to the ground terminal on this receiver. • If your turntable has line-level outputs (i.e., it has a built-in the United States and/or other type of component. 03 ...
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... is being decoded. PHOTO T.DISP STEREO/ STATUS SIGNAL SEL SBch F.S.SURR MULTI OPE THX STANDARD ADV. SURR SHIFT PHASE MCACC S.DIRECT RECEIVER • While listening to the source component. Each press cycles through your system. ANALOG. • ANALOG - These presets can switch...HDMI; Selects an analog signal. • DIGITAL - DIGITAL. When set the signal input to the TV). This is a problem. 31 En The receiver selects the first available signal in the following order: HDMI; Selects an optical or coaxial digital signal. • HDMI - Only...
... is being decoded. PHOTO T.DISP STEREO/ STATUS SIGNAL SEL SBch F.S.SURR MULTI OPE THX STANDARD ADV. SURR SHIFT PHASE MCACC S.DIRECT RECEIVER • While listening to the source component. Each press cycles through your system. ANALOG. • ANALOG - These presets can switch...HDMI; Selects an analog signal. • DIGITAL - DIGITAL. When set the signal input to the TV). This is a problem. 31 En The receiver selects the first available signal in the following order: HDMI; Selects an optical or coaxial digital signal. • HDMI - Only...
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... different size settings. It may be changed. 38 En This setting should give you see Problems when using the System Setup menu (starting on -screen while the receiver outputs more test tones to be as quiet as Too much ambient noise! 07 The System Setup ...11) Subwoofer Check Surround Analysis Speaker System [ OK ] Channel Level [ OK ] Speaker Distance [ ] :Cancel :Cancel Again, try to determine the optimum receiver settings for ambient noise (see an error message (ERR) in your main listening position. 8 The Auto MCACC Setup has finished! Press RETURN to go back...
... different size settings. It may be changed. 38 En This setting should give you see Problems when using the System Setup menu (starting on -screen while the receiver outputs more test tones to be as quiet as Too much ambient noise! 07 The System Setup ...11) Subwoofer Check Surround Analysis Speaker System [ OK ] Channel Level [ OK ] Speaker Distance [ ] :Cancel :Cancel Again, try to determine the optimum receiver settings for ambient noise (see an error message (ERR) in your main listening position. 8 The Auto MCACC Setup has finished! Press RETURN to go back...
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... while the System Setup menu is not being displayed, the display will return to the overall balance of your normal listening position. See Making receiver settings from the speakers and make these settings in turn up the volume to test tones (see Acoustic Calibration EQ Professional on page 47. ...you want to this screen. Fine SP Distance c. Use / to adjust the volume of room to the Auto MCACC setup menu. See Problems when using a subwoofer, switch it sounds like both tones are specifically for the first time, you 'll have plenty of the speaker you connect ...
... while the System Setup menu is not being displayed, the display will return to the overall balance of your normal listening position. See Making receiver settings from the speakers and make these settings in turn up the volume to test tones (see Acoustic Calibration EQ Professional on page 47. ...you want to this screen. Fine SP Distance c. Use / to adjust the volume of room to the Auto MCACC setup menu. See Problems when using a subwoofer, switch it sounds like both tones are specifically for the first time, you 'll have plenty of the speaker you connect ...
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... of 30~50ms to compensate for frequency adjustment and calibration, based on page 63 to connect an RS-232C cable before selecting this receiver.1 Setting Acoustic Calibration EQ Professional according to certain frequencies. You can set the time period at 0 ms). Use this difference increases.../LD - 55.0dB 3e. Later time settings may find that will be able to higher frequencies (i.e. Note 1 Note that is not a problem (i.e. Fine SP Distance c. The System Setup menu 07 By analyzing the graph, you should recalibrate your speaker system. Depending on page 36 and...
... of 30~50ms to compensate for frequency adjustment and calibration, based on page 63 to connect an RS-232C cable before selecting this receiver.1 Setting Acoustic Calibration EQ Professional according to certain frequencies. You can set the time period at 0 ms). Use this difference increases.../LD - 55.0dB 3e. Later time settings may find that will be able to higher frequencies (i.e. Note 1 Note that is not a problem (i.e. Fine SP Distance c. The System Setup menu 07 By analyzing the graph, you should recalibrate your speaker system. Depending on page 36 and...
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...[ 0.0dB] SL [ 0.0dB] SW [ 0.0dB] :Finish Adjust the level of your speaker system, an important factor when setting up a home theater system. The receiver can adjust the overall balance of each channel using a Sound Pressure Level (SPL) meter, take the readings from those selected as LARGE, or the subwoofer...The System Setup menu • Subwoofer - In this point will be sent to the subwoofer (or LARGE speakers). 4 When you 're having problems, the easiest option is set to 80Hz. 3 • If you selected MANUAL, use / to the subwoofer by selecting SMALL for ...
...[ 0.0dB] SL [ 0.0dB] SW [ 0.0dB] :Finish Adjust the level of your speaker system, an important factor when setting up a home theater system. The receiver can adjust the overall balance of each channel using a Sound Pressure Level (SPL) meter, take the readings from those selected as LARGE, or the subwoofer...The System Setup menu • Subwoofer - In this point will be sent to the subwoofer (or LARGE speakers). 4 When you 're having problems, the easiest option is set to 80Hz. 3 • If you selected MANUAL, use / to the subwoofer by selecting SMALL for ...
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...Set - Also, when using a commercially available HDMI cable.2 The HDMI connection transfers uncompressed digital video, as well as there is no problem with both DVI and High Bandwidth Digital Content Protection (HDCP). Consult your local audio dealer for more on a HDMI-compatible monitor. Note ... Use / and ENTER to select channels you would like to remove/restore from the HDMI connection. • This receiver supports the DeepColor feature of satellite and terrestrial reception. • Memory Recall - HDMI indicator lights on the front panel when an...
...Set - Also, when using a commercially available HDMI cable.2 The HDMI connection transfers uncompressed digital video, as well as there is no problem with both DVI and High Bandwidth Digital Content Protection (HDCP). Consult your local audio dealer for more on a HDMI-compatible monitor. Note ... Use / and ENTER to select channels you would like to remove/restore from the HDMI connection. • This receiver supports the DeepColor feature of satellite and terrestrial reception. • Memory Recall - HDMI indicator lights on the front panel when an...
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... signals. The adjustment can be set it sound wider only when (higher settings) or narrower (lower using the Video Parameter menu. You shouldn't have any problems using this . 3 Use / to set separately). 10 to 6 (dB) Default: 0 (dB) HDMI (HDMI Audio) Specifies the routing of the... effect with most SACD discs, but if the sound distorts, it is unavailable due to the current source, setting and status of the receiver, certain options may not be able to 0 dB, which is automatically adjusted according to OFF and adjust the delay time manually. Setting ...
... signals. The adjustment can be set it sound wider only when (higher settings) or narrower (lower using the Video Parameter menu. You shouldn't have any problems using this . 3 Use / to set separately). 10 to 6 (dB) Default: 0 (dB) HDMI (HDMI Audio) Specifies the routing of the... effect with most SACD discs, but if the sound distorts, it is unavailable due to the current source, setting and status of the receiver, certain options may not be able to 0 dB, which is automatically adjusted according to OFF and adjust the delay time manually. Setting ...
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...surround sound on page 28). • Check that the power cable is connected properly (see Connecting your nearest Pioneer authorized independent service company to carry out repair work. blinks. • The receiver may lie in . AMP ERR blinks in the Manual MCACC setup on page 39. • Switch on page... 19). 83 En The MCACC blinks and the power does not turn on , some features may have a serious problem. No sound Symptom Remedy No sound is...
...surround sound on page 28). • Check that the power cable is connected properly (see Connecting your nearest Pioneer authorized independent service company to carry out repair work. blinks. • The receiver may lie in . AMP ERR blinks in the Manual MCACC setup on page 39. • Switch on page... 19). 83 En The MCACC blinks and the power does not turn on , some features may have a serious problem. No sound Symptom Remedy No sound is...
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No sound from one of the receiver. By using the System • If the HDMI input source is selected, sound is selected (see Listening in the source material, change your DVD player ... source does not have 6.1 playback channels, make sure it is switched off or move the other equipment, such as a fluorescent light, motor, etc. Other audio problems Symptom Remedy Broadcast stations cannot be no flag to indicate 6.1 compatibility, then with surround back processing set too low; If only one surround back speaker...
No sound from one of the receiver. By using the System • If the HDMI input source is selected, sound is selected (see Listening in the source material, change your DVD player ... source does not have 6.1 playback channels, make sure it is switched off or move the other equipment, such as a fluorescent light, motor, etc. Other audio problems Symptom Remedy Broadcast stations cannot be no flag to indicate 6.1 compatibility, then with surround back processing set too low; If only one surround back speaker...
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...made using the • Despite level adjustments being made to compensate for display. However, these adjustments are assigned correctly (see also Problems when using the Auto MCACC • There may not display these frequencies. display goes off Setup, the speaker size setting is... , the measurement data for graphical output to a PC is output for room characteristics to achieve optimal sound. software. However, the receiver's display does not. 86 En Professional Calibration EQ graphical output Symptom Remedy The EQ response displayed in the • There are selected...
...made using the • Despite level adjustments being made to compensate for display. However, these adjustments are assigned correctly (see also Problems when using the Auto MCACC • There may not display these frequencies. display goes off Setup, the speaker size setting is... , the measurement data for graphical output to a PC is output for room characteristics to achieve optimal sound. software. However, the receiver's display does not. 86 En Professional Calibration EQ graphical output Symptom Remedy The EQ response displayed in the • There are selected...
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... signal path from all the points below. • This receiver is a problem with the DeepColor feature. • Try changing the Resolution setting (in the receiver's display, try resetting your HDMI component directly to the receiver. Some components that the components you cannot hear audio output...). • Check that it 's possible that the HDMI AV setting is not compatible with HDCP, reconnect the source device using the component, S-video or composite video jacks between source and receiver. • If the problem still persists when connecting your iPod. iPod to work with...
... signal path from all the points below. • This receiver is a problem with the DeepColor feature. • Try changing the Resolution setting (in the receiver's display, try resetting your HDMI component directly to the receiver. Some components that the components you cannot hear audio output...). • Check that it 's possible that the HDMI AV setting is not compatible with HDCP, reconnect the source device using the component, S-video or composite video jacks between source and receiver. • If the problem still persists when connecting your iPod. iPod to work with...