7.2-channel av receiver featuring class d3 (direct energy hd) amplifier, hi-bit24 audio signal processing, ultra hd (4k) upscaling/pass-through, and htc connect certification (2 pages)
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IMPORTANT CAUTION Read these instructions. Only use attachments/accessories specified by RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK the manufacturer. Keep these instructions. DO NOT OPEN Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or Heed all warnings. table specified by the manufacturer, or sold with The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, CAUTION: The exclamation point within an equilateral...
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The Safety of Your Ears is in Your Hands IMPORTANT NOTICE Get the most out of your equipment by playing it at a THE MODEL NUMBER AND SERIAL NUMBER OF safe level – a level that lets the sound come through THIS EQUIPMENT ARE ON THE REAR OR BOTTOM.
Thank you for buying this Pioneer product. Please read through these operating 04 Basic Setup Changing the OSD display language (OSD Language) ....................42 instructions so you will know how to operate your model properly. Automatically conducting optimum sound tuning (Full Auto MCACC) ..............42 The Input Setup menu ..............................44...
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10 Controlling the rest of your system 14 Additional information About the Remote Setup menu............................79 Surround sound formats ...............................110 Operating multiple receivers ............................79 About THX ..................................110 Setting the remote to control other components ......................79 About iPod ..................................111 Selecting preset codes directly ............................79 About SiriusXM ................................111 Programming signals from other remote controls .......................80 About FLAC ..................................111...
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Flow of settings on the receiver The Input Setup menu (page (When using connections other than the recommended connections) Basic playback (page Flow for connecting and setting the receiver The unit is a full-fledged AV receiver equipped with an abundance of functions and terminals. It can be used eas- 10 Switching the HDMI output (page ily after following the procedure below to make the connections and settings.
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Before you start Checking what’s in the box ......................8 Our philosophy ..........................8 Features ............................8 Installing the receiver ........................9 Loading the batteries ........................9 Operating range of remote control unit ..................10 About using AVNavigator (included CD-ROM) ................10...
For discs created with standards other than Phase Control, the LFE channel is delayed upon recording in the first Pioneer is dedicated to making your home theater listening experience as close as possible to the vision of the place. This function automatically corrects for phase shifting on such discs and broadcast.
Before you start Bluetooth compatible Installing the receiver Using the Bluetooth ADAPTER (AS-BT100 or AS-BT200) lets you enjoy music files on an iPhone or other Bluetooth wireless technology device wirelessly. ! When installing this unit, make sure to put it on a level and stable surface. ! Don’t install it on the following places: Auto Sound Retriever —...
30° puters using any of the applicable OS. In addition, PIONEER CORPORATION is not liable for any damages 30° incurred as a result of use of this CD-ROM and is not responsible for any compensation. The names of private corporations, products and other entities described herein are the registered trademarks or trademarks of their respective firms.
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Controls and displays Remote control ..........................12 Display ............................14 Front panel ............................. 15 ...
Controls and displays The remote has been conveniently color-coded according to component control using the following system: Remote control ! White – Receiver control, TV control ! Blue – Other controls (See pages 48, 49, 51, and 82.) This section explains how to operate the remote control for the receiver. u RECEIVER This switches between standby and on for this receiver.
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Controls and displays 10 MULTI-ZONE select buttons Switch to perform operations in ZONE 2 and ZONE 3 (page 75). 11 Remote control LED Lights when a command is sent from the remote control. Switches the remote to control the receiver (used to select the white commands). Switch to perform operations in the main zone.
Controls and displays Analog signal indicators Display Light to indicate reducing the level of an analog signal (page 70). PQLS Lights when the PQLS feature is active (page 67). DIGITAL PLUS FULL BAND TUNED AUTO 10 Tuner indicators TrueHD MULTI-ZONE PQLS ALC...
Controls and displays MASTER VOLUME dial Front panel Front panel controls To access the front panel controls, catch the sides of the door with your fingers and pull forward. INPU SELE ADVANCED STAN MCACC FL OFF HDMI iPod iPhone iPad ...
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Controls and displays 20 iPod iPhone iPad USB terminals Use to connect your Apple iPod/iPhone/iPad as an audio and video source (page 37), or connect a USB device for audio and photo playback (page 38). 21 HDMI input/MHL connector ...
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Connecting your equipment Connecting your equipment ......................18 Rear panel ............................18 Determining the speakers’ application ..................19 Placing the speakers ........................21 Connecting the speakers ....................... 22 Installing your speaker system ..................... 23 About the audio connection ......................27 About the video converter ......................
Connecting your equipment Connecting your equipment Note This receiver provides you with many connection possibilities, but it doesn’t have to be difficult. This chapter ! The input functions below are assigned by default to the receiver’s different input terminals. Refer to The Input explains the kinds of components you can connect to make up your home theater system.
Connecting your equipment [B] 7.2 channel surround system & Speaker B connection Determining the speakers’ application ! Speaker System setting: 7.1ch + Speaker B This unit is equipped with speaker terminals for 11 channels, allowing users to select a variety of speaker layouts/ usage patterns according to their tastes.
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Connecting your equipment [D] 7.2 channel surround system (Surround back) & ZONE 2 connection (Multi [F] 5.2 channel surround system & Front Bi-amping connection (High quality Zone) surround) & ZONE 2 connection (Multi Zone) ! Speaker System setting: 7.1ch + ZONE 2 ! Speaker System setting: 5.1ch Bi-Amp + ZONE 2 With these connections you can simultaneously enjoy 7.2-channel surround sound in the main zone with stereo With these connections you can simultaneously enjoy Bi-amping connection of the front speakers for high sound...
Connecting your equipment ! Try not to place the surround speakers farther away from the listening position than the front and center speak- Placing the speakers ers. Doing so can weaken the surround sound effect. Refer to the chart below for placement of the speakers you intend to connect. SW 2 SW 1 ...
Connecting your equipment Bi-amping your speakers Connecting the speakers Bi-amping is when you connect the high frequency driver and low frequency driver of your speakers to different Each speaker connection on the receiver comprises a positive (+) and negative (–) terminal. Make sure to match amplifiers for better crossover performance.
Connecting your equipment Bi-wiring your speakers Installing your speaker system Your speakers can also be bi-wired if they support bi-amping. At the very least, front left and right speakers only are necessary. Note that your main surround speakers should ! With these connections, the Speaker System setting makes no difference.
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Connecting your equipment [B] 7.2 channel surround system & Speaker B connection [C] 7.2 channel surround system & Front Bi-amping connection (High quality surround) ! Select ‘7.1ch + Speaker B’ from the Speaker System menu. Speaker system setting page 93 to do this.
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Connecting your equipment [D] 7.2 channel surround system (Surround back) & ZONE 2 connection (Multi [E] 7.2 channel surround system (Front height/Front wide) & ZONE 2 Zone) connection (Multi Zone) ! Select ‘7.1ch + ZONE 2’ from the Speaker System menu. ! Select ‘7.1ch FH/FW + ZONE 2’...
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Connecting your equipment [F] 5.2 channel surround system & Front Bi-amping connection (High quality [G] 5.2 channel surround system & ZONE 2/ZONE 3 connection (Multi Zone) surround) & ZONE 2 connection (Multi Zone) ! Select ‘5.1ch + ZONE 2+3’ from the Speaker System menu. Speaker system setting page 93 to do this.
Connecting your equipment About the audio connection About the video converter The video converter ensures that all video sources are output through the HDMI OUT terminal. Types of cables and terminals Transferable audio signals If the TV is only connected to the receiver’s composite VIDEO MONITOR OUT jacks, all the other video devices HDMI HD audio must be connected through composite connections.
Connecting your equipment About HDMI Connecting your TV and playback components The HDMI connection transfers uncompressed digital video, as well as almost every kind of digital audio. This receiver incorporates High-Definition Multimedia Interface (HDMI ® ) technology. Connecting using HDMI This receiver supports the functions described below through HDMI connections.
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Connecting your equipment ! If you want to listen to the sound of the TV over the receiver, connect the receiver and TV with audio cables. Connecting your DVD player with no HDMI output — When the TV and receiver are connected by HDMI connections, if the TV supports the HDMI ARC (Audio This diagram shows connections of a TV (with HDMI input) and DVD player (or other playback component with no Return Channel) function, the sound of the TV can be input to the receiver via the HDMI OUT terminal, so HDMI output) to the receiver.
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Connecting your equipment ! In order to listening to HD audio with this receiver, connect an HDMI cable, and use analog video cable for Connecting your TV with no HDMI input video signal input. This diagram shows connections of a TV (with no HDMI input) and DVD player (or other playback component) to Depending on the player, it may not be possible to output video signals to both HDMI and other video output the receiver.
Connecting your equipment ! If your HDD/DVD recorder, BD recorder, etc., is equipped with an HDMI output terminal, we recommend con- Connecting an HDD/DVD recorder, BD recorder and other video necting it to the receiver’s HDMI DVR/BDR IN terminal. When doing so, also connect the receiver and TV by sources HDMI (see Connecting using HDMI...
Connecting your equipment ! Even if your set-top box is equipped with an HDMI output terminal, in some cases the sound is output from Connecting a satellite/cable receiver or other set-top box the digital audio output (optical or coaxial) and only the video is output from the HDMI output terminal. In this case, make the HDMI and digital audio connections as shown below.
Connecting your equipment Connecting other audio components Connecting additional amplifiers This receiver has both digital and analog inputs, allowing you to connect audio components for playback. This receiver has more than enough power for any home use, but it’s possible to add additional amplifiers to every When you set up the receiver you’ll need to tell the receiver which input you connected the component to (see channel of your system using the pre-outs.
Connecting your equipment Connecting external antennas Connecting AM/FM antennas To improve FM reception, connect an external FM antenna to FM UNBAL 75 W. Connect the AM loop antenna and the FM wire antenna as shown below. To improve reception and sound quality, connect external antennas (see Connecting external antennas page...
Connecting your equipment Connect a TV monitor to the VIDEO ZONE 2 OUT jack on this receiver. MULTI-ZONE setup Sub zone (ZONE 2) Main zone This receiver can power up to three independent systems in separate rooms after you have made the proper MULTI-ZONE connections.
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Connecting your equipment To use the surround back speaker terminals for ZONE 2: Secondary MULTI-ZONE setup (ZONE 3) Sub zone (ZONE 2) Main zone Connect a separate amplifier to the AUDIO ZONE 3 OUT jacks on this receiver. You should have a pair of speakers attached to the sub zone amplifier as shown in the following illustration. Sub zone (ZONE 3) Main zone ...
! The Bluetooth wireless technology enabled device must support A2DP profiles. ! Pioneer does not guarantee proper connection and operation of this unit with all Bluetooth wireless technology enabled devices. ! The Air Jam function cannot be used with the AS-BT100.
Connecting your equipment Connecting an MHL-compatible device An MHL-compatible mobile device can be connected to enjoy full-HD videos, high quality multi-channel audio, ! An iPod/iPhone/iPad can be connected to the receiver. For details on supported models and versions of the and photos etc., with charge the battery on the receiver.
Connect the IR receiver sensor to the IR IN jack on the rear of this receiver. Connecting to a wireless LAN Closet or shelving unit Wireless connection to the network is possible through a wireless LAN connection. Use the separately sold Non-Pioneer AS-WL300 for connection. component ! Use only the furnished accessory connecting cable.
A damaged power cord can cause a fire or give you an electric shock. Check the power cord once in a while. If you find it damaged, ask your nearest Pioneer authorized independent service company for a replacement.
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Basic Setup Changing the OSD display language (OSD Language)............... 42 Automatically conducting optimum sound tuning (Full Auto MCACC) ........42 The Input Setup menu ........................44 Operation Mode Setup ......................... 45 About the Home Menu ......................... 45 ...
Basic Setup Changing the OSD display language (OSD Language) Automatically conducting optimum sound tuning (Full Auto MCACC) The language used on the Graphical User Interface screen can be changed. ! The explanations in these operating instructions are for when English is selected for the GUI screen. The Full Auto MCACC Setup measures the acoustic characteristics of your listening area, taking into account ! The OSD display is only displayed when the receiver’s HDMI OUT terminal and the TV’s HDMI input are con- ...
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Basic Setup Install the microphone on a stable floor. Placing the microphone on any of the following surfaces may make 1a.Full Auto MCACC 1a.Full Auto MCACC accurate measurement impossible: A/V RECEIVER A/V RECEIVER Now Analyzing... 2/10 ! Sofas or other soft surfaces. ! High places such as tabletops and sofa tops.
Basic Setup Input function default and possible settings The Input Setup menu The terminals on the receiver generally correspond to the name of one of the input functions. If you have con- You only need to make settings in the Input Setup menu if you didn’t hook up your digital equipment according nected components to this receiver differently from (or in addition to) the defaults below, see The Input Setup to the default settings (see...
HOME MENU. ! Basic – The number of operable functions is restricted, and functions whose operations are restricted are automatically set to achieve the Pioneer-recommended sound and picture quality. The functions that can be HOME MENU operated are shown below.
Basic playback Playing a source ..........................47 Playing an iPod ..........................48 Playing a USB device ........................49 Playing an MHL-compatible device ....................50 Listening to the radio ........................51 Bluetooth ADAPTER for Wireless Enjoyment of Music .............. 52 ...
Basic playback Turning off the sound Playing a source Mutes the sound or restores the sound if it has been muted (adjusting the volume also restores the sound). Here are the basic instructions for playing a source (such as a DVD disc) with your home theater system. Press MUTE.
! This receiver has been developed and tested for the software version of iPod/iPhone/iPad indicated on the ENTER website of Pioneer (http://pioneer.jp/homeav/support/ios/na/). ! Installing software versions other than indicated on the website of Pioneer to your iPod/iPhone/iPad may result RETURN in incompatibility with this receiver.
! For high resolution files, some time may be required for the photo to appear. ! Pioneer cannot guarantee compatibility (operation and/or bus power) with all USB mass storage devices and ! To return to the previous level any time, press RETURN.
Files encoded using Windows Media Codec 9 may be playable but some parts of the specification are not supported; specifi- cally, Pro, Lossless, Voice. c Apple lossless encoding is not supported. d Uncompressed FLAC files are not supported. Pioneer does not guarantee playback. Photo files Category...
Basic playback Press ENTER. Listening to the radio After pressing ENTER, the preset class and number stop blinking and the receiver stores the station. The following steps show you how to tune in to FM and AM radio broadcasts using the automatic (search) and manual (step) tuning functions.
Basic playback ! If the Bluetooth wireless technology device’s security code is “0000”, there is no need to make the security code Bluetooth ADAPTER for Wireless Enjoyment of Music setting on the receiver. Press ADPT to set the ADAPTER PORT input, then conduct the pairing operation on the Bluetooth wireless technology device.
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The Bluetooth ® word mark and logos are registered trademarks owned by Bluetooth SIG, Inc. and any use of such marks by PIONEER CORPORATION is under license. Other trademarks and trade names are those of their respective owners. Air Jam Air Jam - a Pioneer-exclusive application and available for free.
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Listening to your system Enjoying various types of playback using the listening modes ..........55 Selecting MCACC presets ......................57 Choosing the input signal ......................57 Better sound using Phase Control ....................58 Better sound using Phase Control and Full Band Phase Control ..........58 ...
Listening to your system With two channel sources, you can select from: Enjoying various types of playback using the listening modes ! 2 Pro Logic IIx MOVIE – Up to 7.1 channel sound (surround back), especially suited to movie sources ! 2 Pro Logic IIx MUSIC –...
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Listening to your system Using the Home THX modes Using the Advanced surround effects THX and Home THX are technical standards created by THX Ltd. for cinema and home theater sound. Home THX The Advanced surround effects can be used for a variety of additional surround sound effects. Most Advanced is designed to make home theater audio sound more like what you hear in a cinema.
Listening to your system Using Stream Direct Selecting MCACC presets Use the Stream Direct modes when you want to hear the truest possible reproduction of a source. All unneces- ! Default setting: MEMORY 1 sary signal processing is bypassed, and you’re left with the pure analog or digital sound source. If you have calibrated your system for different listening positions, you can switch between settings to suit the Processing differs depending on the input signal and whether or not surround back speakers are connected.
Listening to your system Better sound using Phase Control Better sound using Phase Control and Full Band Phase Control This receiver’s Phase Control feature uses phase correction measures to make sure your sound source arrives at This receiver is equipped with the two types of functions that correct phase distortion and group delay: Phase the listening position in phase, preventing unwanted distortion and/or coloring of the sound.
Playback with NETWORK features Introduction ........................... 60 Playback with Network functions ....................61 About network playback ......................62 About playable file formats ......................64 ...
! AirPlay provided on this receiver has been developed and tested based on the software versions for the iPod, iPhone, iPad and the software versions for iTunes that are indicated on the Pioneer website. AirPlay may not be compatible with iPod, iPhone, iPad or iTunes software versions other than those indicated on the Pioneer Note website.
You can perform the following operations with the remote control of this receiver. Note that some buttons are not The access code required for registration on the special Pioneer Internet radio site is displayed. Make a memo of available for operation depending on the category currently being played back.
Playback with NETWORK features Access the special Pioneer Internet radio site from your computer and perform the Playing back your favorite songs registration process. Up to 64 favorite tracks on the media server and/or Internet radio stations can be registered in the Favorites http://www.radio-pioneer.com...
Content playable over a network Pioneer is not responsible for any malfunction of the player and/or the NETWORK features due to communica- ! Even when encoded in a compatible format, some files may not play correctly.
“MPEG Layer-3 audio decoding technology licensed from Fraunhofer IIS and Thomson multimedia.” b Files encoded using Windows Media Codec 9 may be playable but some parts of the specification are not supported; specifi- cally, Pro, Lossless, Voice. c Uncompressed FLAC files are not supported. Pioneer does not guarantee playback.
Control with HDMI function About the Control with HDMI function ..................66 Making Control with HDMI connections ..................66 HDMI Setup ............................ 66 Before using synchronization ....................... 67 About synchronized operations ....................67 Setting the PQLS function ......................67 ...
About the Control with HDMI function Select ‘HDMI Setup’, then press ENTER. Synchronized operations below with a Control with HDMI-compatible Pioneer TV or Blu-ray Disc player are pos- Select the ‘Control’ setting you want. sible when the component is connected to the receiver using an HDMI cable.
! Also see the player’s operating instructions. ! When in the synchronized amp mode, you can adjust the receiver’s volume or mute the sound using the TV’s ! See the Pioneer website for players supporting the Sound Retriever Link and Stream Smoother Link functions. remote control.
Control with HDMI function Cautions on the Control with HDMI function ! Connect the TV directly to this receiver. Interrupting a direct connection with other amps or an AV converter (such as an HDMI switch) can cause operational errors. ! Only connect components (Blu-ray Disc player, etc.) you intend to use as a source to the HDMI input of this ...
Using other functions Setting the Audio options ......................70 Setting the Video options ......................72 Switching the speaker terminals ....................74 Using the MULTI-ZONE controls ....................75 Making an audio or a video recording..................75 Network settings from a web browser ..................75 ...
Using other functions Setting What it does Option(s) Setting the Audio options With the Auto Sound Retriever function, DSP processing is used to There are a number of additional sound settings you can make using the AUDIO PARAMETER menu. The compensate for the loss of audio data upon compression, improving defaults, if not stated, are listed in bold.
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Using other functions Setting What it does Option(s) Setting What it does Option(s) Some audio sources include ultra-low bass tones. Set the LFE attenu- V.HEIGHT When you’re not using front height speakers, selecting this mode ator as necessary to prevent the ultra-low bass tones from distorting (Virtual Height) allows you to hear a virtual front height channel through your front the sound from the speakers.
Using other functions k ! You can’t use the Virtual Height mode when the headphones are connected to this receiver or when any of the stereo, Front Setting the Video options Stage Surround Advance, Sound Retriever Air or Stream Direct modes is selected. ! You can only use the Virtual Height mode if the surround speakers are on and the FH setting is set to NO.
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Using other functions Setting What it does Option(s) Setting What it does Option(s) Adjusts the overall brightness. Sets the optimum picture quality for the type of monitor that is con- nected. Select PDP for plasma displays, LCD for liquid crystal moni- V.ADJ tors, FPJ for front projectors, PRO for professional monitors.
Using other functions Setting What it does Option(s) Switching the speaker terminals Specifies the aspect ratio when input signals are output at the HDMI THROUGH If you selected 9.1ch FH/FW, 7.1ch + Speaker B or 7.1ch FH/FW + ZONE 2 at Speaker system setting page output.
Using other functions Button(s) What it does Using the MULTI-ZONE controls MUTE Mutes the sound or restores the sound if it has been muted (adjusting the volume also The following steps use the front panel controls to adjust the sub zone volume and select sources. See MULTI- <a>...
Using other functions Using the sleep timer Resetting the system The sleep timer switches the receiver into standby after a specified amount of time so you can fall asleep without Use this procedure to reset all the receiver’s settings to the factory default. Use the front panel controls to do this. worrying about the receiver being left on all night.
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Using other functions Setting Default Mute Level FULL Phase Control iPod/USB, INTERNET RADIO, SiriusXM, PANDORA, MEDIA SERVER, FAVORITES, Auto Sound Retriever ADAPTER PORT input function Other input functions Sound Delay 0.0 frame Dual Mono AUTO SACD Gain 0 dB LFE Attenuate 0 dB...
Controlling the rest of your system About the Remote Setup menu ....................79 Operating multiple receivers ......................79 Setting the remote to control other components............... 79 Selecting preset codes directly ..................... 79 Programming signals from other remote controls ..............80 Erasing one of the remote control button settings ..............
Resetting the remote control settings page RECEIVER INPUT SELECT STATUS If you have multiple Pioneer receivers, amplifiers, etc., this setting can be used to prevent other units from Change RC operating simultaneously when the remote control unit is operated. See Operating multiple receivers page...
! If the LED flashes for five seconds, it means the memory is full. See Erasing all learnt settings that are in one The remote can store about 120 preset codes from other components (this has been tested with codes of Pioneer input function page 80 to erase a programmed button you’re not using to free up more memory (note that...
The All Zone Standby can be used to turn all zones to OFF when the receiver’s power is switched to standby. SAT/CBL 6325 Also, when using separate Pioneer amplifiers/receivers for the sub zones, they can also be set to standby TV CONTROL (INPUT) 0305...
Controlling the rest of your system TV and Audio/Video components Controlling components This remote control can control components after entering the proper codes (see Setting the remote to control HDD/BDR/ Button(s) TV (Monitor) BD/DVD SAT/CATV other components page 79 for more on this).
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Controlling the rest of your system Audio/Video components TV (Projector) Button(s) CD/CD-R/SACD MD/DAT TAPE Button(s) TV (Projector) u SOURCE POWER ON/OFF POWER ON/OFF POWER ON/OFF POWER ON/OFF u SOURCE POWER ON Number buttons numerics numerics numerics — MOVIE CLEAR STANDARD !/CLR...
The Advanced MCACC menu Making receiver settings from the Advanced MCACC menu ............ 85 Automatic MCACC (Expert)......................85 Manual MCACC setup ........................87 Checking MCACC Data ........................89 Data Management ......................... 90 ...
— When data measurement is taken (after selecting ALL or Keep SP System), the reverb characteristics The Advanced MCACC (Multi Channel ACoustic Calibration) system was developed in Pioneer’s laboratories with data (both before- and after-calibration) that this receiver had been storing will be overwritten.
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The Advanced MCACC menu Again, try to be as quiet as possible while this is happening. It may take 3 to 7 minutes. ! If you selected a STAND.WAVE Multi-Point setup (in step 2), you will be asked to place the mic at the 2nd iPod iPhone iPad AUTO SURR/ALC/ STANDARD...
The Advanced MCACC menu Select each channel in turn and adjust the levels (+/–12.0 dB) as necessary. Manual MCACC setup Use k/l to adjust the volume of the speaker you selected to match the reference speaker. When it sounds like both tones are the same volume, press j to confirm and continue to the next channel.
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The Advanced MCACC menu Standing Wave Acoustic Calibration EQ Professional ! Default setting: ON/ATT 0.0dB (all filters) This setup minimizes the unwanted effects of room reverberation by allowing you to calibrate your system based Acoustic standing waves occur when, under certain conditions, sound waves from your speaker system resonate on the direct sound coming from the speakers.
The Advanced MCACC menu If you selected ‘Reverb Measurement’, select EQ ON or EQ OFF, and then START. Checking MCACC Data The following options determine how the reverb characteristics of your listening area are displayed in Reverb View: At the procedure of Automatically conducting optimum sound tuning (Full Auto MCACC) page 42, the proce-...
The Advanced MCACC menu When ‘MCACC’ is highlighted, use k/l to select the MCACC preset you want to check. Data Management The distance from the various channels set at the selected MCACC preset is displayed. ‘---’ is displayed for chan- nels that are not connected.
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The Advanced MCACC menu Select ‘OK’ to confirm and copy the settings. When MCACC Memory Copy? is displayed, select YES. If NO is selected, the memory is not copied. Completed! shows in the GUI screen to confirm the MCACC preset has been copied, then you automatically return to the Data Management setup menu.
The System Setup and Other Setup menus Making receiver settings from the System Setup menu ............93 Manual speaker setup ........................93 Network Setup menu ........................95 Checking the Network Information ..................... 96 The Other Setup menu ........................97 MHL Setup ............................
Using the MULTI-ZONE controls page 75). ! HDMI Setup – Synchronizes this receiver with your Pioneer component supporting Control with HDMI (page ! 5.1ch Bi-Amp + ZONE 2 – Select this to use the surround back speaker terminals for an independent system 65).
The System Setup and Other Setup menus Choose the set of speakers that you want to set, then select a speaker size. achieving the optimal sound field taking into account the bass capacity of all connected speakers and human aural characteristics.
The System Setup and Other Setup menus Choose the X-Curve setting you want. Network Setup menu Use k/l to adjust the setting. The X-Curve is expressed as a downwards slope in decibels per octave, starting at 2 kHz. The sound becomes less bright as the slope increases (to a maximum of –3.0dB/oct). Use the following Make the settings for connecting the receiver to the Internet and using the network functions.
The System Setup and Other Setup menus Proxy Hostname/Proxy Port Important This setting is required when you connect this receiver to the Internet via a proxy server. Enter the IP address When the INTERNET RADIO, SiriusXM, PANDORA or FAVORITES input is selected, the setting made here can- of your proxy server in the ‘Proxy Hostname’...
(page 99). ! FULL (default) – No sound. ! Maintenance Mode – This is used to receive maintenance from a Pioneer service engineer or custom ! –40.0dB/–20.0dB – The volume will be turned down to the level specified here. installer (page 99).
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ZONE Setup update file from the Pioneer website onto your computer, the file will be in ZIP format. Unzip the ZIP file before The volume setting and tone for the sub zones that can be used with this receiver can be changed and adjusted saving it on the USB memory device.
! The on-screen display is not displayed when the video output resolution is 480i/576i or 4K. ! The size of the characters displayed differs according to the output resolution. Maintenance Mode Only use this if so instructed by a Pioneer service engineer or custom installer.
Troubleshooting ..........................101 Power ............................101 No sound ............................101 Other audio problems .........................102 ADAPTER PORT terminal ......................103 Video .............................103 Settings ............................103 Professional Calibration EQ graphical output ................104 Display ............................104 Remote control ..........................104 HDMI .............................104 AVNavigator ..........................105 USB interface ..........................106 iPod ...............................106 Network............................106...
Wait at least 1 minute, then try turning the power on again. ing the checks listed below, ask your nearest Pioneer authorized independent service company to carry out repair The temperature within the unit has exceeded the allowablevalue. work.
+12dB maximum. Certain listening modes or When Operation Mode is set to Basic, the Pioneer-recommended settings are made and HOME MENU items cannot be not all of the functions can be used. To use all of the functions without restrictions, set Other audio problems selected.
Symptom Remedy ADAPTER PORT terminal Video signals are not output from the When a monitor only compatible with resolutions of 480i is connected to the component Symptom Remedy component terminal. terminal and another monitor is connected to the HDMI terminal, the video signals may not be output to the monitor connected to the component terminal.
Make sure that the receiver is set to AUTO or DIGITAL (see Choosing the input signal Certain listening modes or When Operation Mode is set to Basic, the Pioneer-recommended settings are made and ing mode set to Auto Surround or page 57).
Symptom Remedy AVNavigator No picture or sound. This receiver is HDCP-compatible. Check that the components you are connecting are also HDCP-compatible. If they are not, please connect them using the component or Symptom Causes Remedy composite video jacks. AVNavigator cannot be An error message may appear Re-start the PC, then start install with no other applications ...
USB interface Network Symptoms Causes Remedies Symptoms Causes Remedies The folders/files stored on a The folders/files are currently stored Store the folders/files in the FAT region. Cannot access the network. The LAN cable is not firmly con- Firmly connect the LAN cable (page 37).
Symptoms Causes Remedies Web Control Audio playback is undesir- The audio file currently being played Check whether the audio file was recorded in a format sup- ably stopped or disturbed. back was not recorded in a format ported by this receiver. Symptoms Causes Remedies...
Network connections cannot be established even when the above measures are taken. with the receiver or the USB cable. Unplug the receiver from the wall and call a Pioneer authorized inde- ! Reset the wireless LAN converter. After this, redo the wireless LAN converter’s settings.
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Additional information Surround sound formats ......................110 About THX ............................110 About iPod ...........................111 About SiriusXM ..........................111 About FLAC ..........................111 Windows 7 ...........................112 MHL ...............................112 Auto Surround, ALC and Stream Direct with different input signal formats ......112 Speaker Setting Guide ........................
Additional information Surround sound formats About THX Below is a brief description of the main surround sound formats you’ll find on BDs, DVDs, satellite, cable and The THX technologies are explained below. terrestrial broadcasts, and video cassettes. See http://www.thx.com for more detailed information. ...
Additional information THX Select2 Plus About iPod Before any home theatre component can be THX Select2 Plus certified, it must incorporate all the features above and also pass a rigorous series of quality and performance tests. Only then can a product feature the THX Select2 Plus logo, which is your guarantee that the Home Theatre products you purchase will give you superb perfor- ...
Additional information THE FOUNDATION OR CONTRIBUTORS BE LIABLE FOR ANY DIRECT, INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, Auto Surround, ALC and Stream Direct with different input signal EXEMPLARY, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES (INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, PROCUREMENT OF formats SUBSTITUTE GOODS OR SERVICES; LOSS OF USE, DATA, OR PROFITS; OR BUSINESS INTERRUPTION) HOWEVER CAUSED AND ON ANY THEORY OF LIABILITY, WHETHER IN CONTRACT, STRICT LIABILITY, OR TORT The following charts show what you will hear with different input signal formats, depending on the Stream Direct (INCLUDING NEGLIGENCE OR OTHERWISE) ARISING IN ANY WAY OUT OF THE USE OF THIS SOFTWARE, EVEN...
Since mostly dialogs are output from the center speaker, keeping the center speaker as close as possible to the towards the listening position, the sound field will seem cramped. Testing by the Pioneer Multi-channel Research screen makes the overall sound more natural. For TVs using Braun tubes, however, when installing the center Group has shown that a good sense of sound positioning can be achieved by pointing all the speakers towards speaker on the floor, adjust its angle of elevation to point it towards the listening position.
Additional information About messages displayed when using network functions Important information regarding the HDMI connection Refer to the following information when you come up with a status message while operating the Network There are cases where you may not be able to route HDMI signals through this receiver (this depends on functions.
Additional information Glossary The THX technologies are explained below. See http://www.thx.com for more detailed information. THX Cinema Audio formats/Decoding A mode for playing in a home theater environment the sound tracks of theater movies that have been recorded Dolby and edited for playback in large spaces such as movie theaters.
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Control with HDMI function content. Using an application unauthorized by Microsoft Corporation is subject to malfunction. Synchronized operations below with a Control with HDMI-compatible Pioneer TV or Blu-ray Disc player are pos- Windows Media Player 11/Windows Media Player 12 sible when the component is connected to the receiver using an HDMI cable.
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Additional information Wireless LAN/Wi-Fi “Wi-Fi” (Wireless Fidelity) is a trademark coined by the Wi-Fi Alliance trade association to increase recognition of wireless LAN standards. With the increase in the number of devices connected to computers in recent years, Wi-Fi offers the advantage of eliminating the complexity of making connections with LAN cables by using wire- less connection.
Additional information Playback High Resolution audio file Features index About playable file formats page Playing a USB device page Operation Mode Slideshow Operation Mode Setup page Playing back photo files stored on a USB memory device page AVNavigator Bluetooth ADAPTER About using AVNavigator (included CD-ROM) page...
Additional information Digital In/Out Section Specifications HDMI terminal ............................19-pin (Not DVI) HDMI output type .............................. 5 V, 55 mA Amplifier section HDMI input/MHL terminal .............................5 V, 1 A Continuous average power output* USB terminal ....................... USB2.0 High Speed (Type A) 5 V, 2.1 A ...