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VENTILATION CAUTION IMPORTANT When installing this unit, make sure to leave space around the unit for ventilation to improve heat radiation (at least 40 cm at top, 20 cm at rear, and 20 cm at each side).
1) 2) 3) 4) 5) 6) 7) Read these instructions. Keep these instructions. Heed all warnings. Follow all instructions. Do not use this apparatus near water. Clean only with dry cloth. Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions. 8) Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce heat. 9) Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding-type plug.
This device complies with Industry Canada licence-exempt RSS standard(s). Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device. D8-9-10-1_A1_En Radio wave caution This unit uses a 2.4 GHz radio wave frequency, which is a band used by other wireless systems (Microwave ovens and Cordless phones, etc.).
Contents Thank you for buying this Pioneer product. Please read through these operating instructions so you will know how to operate your model properly. Before you start . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Checking what’s in the box . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Installing the receiver . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Flow of settings on the receiver . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 01 Controls and displays Front panel . . . . . . . . . . .
Before you start Checking what’s in the box Please check that you’ve received the following supplied accessories: • Remote control • AAA size IEC R03 dry cell batteries (to confirm system operation) x2 • AM loop antenna • FM wire antenna • Warranty card • Quick start guide • Safety Brochure • SPEAKER CAUTION Sheet (English only) • These operating instructions (CD-ROM) Flow of settings on the receiver The unit is a full-fledged AV receiver equipped with an abundance of functions and terminals.
Chapter 1 Controls and displays 5 Front panel 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 7 33 8 9 10 11 1 INPUT SELECTOR dial Selects an input source (page 19). 2 Receiver control buttons SPEAKERS – Use to change the speaker system on or off. When the SP OFF is selected, no sound is output from the speakers connected to this receiver. DIMMER – Dims or brightens the display. The brightness can be controlled in four steps. DISPLAY – Switches the display of this unit.
1 Controls and displays 5 Display 14 15 16 17 18 16 19 7 33 20 21 22 23 24 14 PHASE Lights when the Phase Control is switched on (page 26). 15 AUTO Lights when the Auto Surround feature is switched on (page 25). 16 Tuner indicators ST – Lights when a stereo FM broadcast is being received in auto stereo mode (page 23). TUNE – Lights when a normal broadcast channel. PRESET – Shows when a preset radio station is registered or called. MEM – Blinks when a radio station is registered.
1 Controls and displays Remote control 1 13 2 3 4 As for operating other devices, the remote control codes for the Pioneer products are preset. The settings cannot be changed. 1 SLEEP 14 5 Press to change the amount of time before the receiver switches into standby (30 min – 60 min – 90 min – Off). You can check the remaining sleep time at any time by pressing SLEEP once.
1 11 Component control buttons The main buttons (, , etc.) are used to control a component after you have selected it using the input function buttons. The controls above these buttons can be accessed after you have selected the corresponding input function button (BD, DVD and CD). These buttons also function as described below. Press RECEIVER first to access: BASS +/–, TRE +/– – Use to adjust Bass or Treble. • These controls are disabled when the listening mode is set to DIRECT or PURE DIRECT.
Chapter 2 Connecting your equipment Hints on the speaker placement Placing the speakers By connecting the left and right front speakers (L/R), the center speaker (C), the left and right surround speakers (SL/SR), and the subwoofer (SW), a 5.1 ch surround system can be enjoyed. To achieve the best possible surround sound, install your speakers as shown below. 5.1 channel surround system: R L C 120 SW 120 SR SL Where you put your speakers in the room has a big effect on the quality of the sound.
2 Connecting your equipment Subwoofer Connecting the speakers Front left Front right Center The receiver will work with just two stereo speakers (the front speakers in the diagram) but using at least three speakers is recommended, and a complete setup is best for surround sound. Make sure you connect the speaker on the right to the right (R) terminal and the speaker on the left to the left (L) terminal.
2 Connecting your equipment Making cable connections Make sure not to bend the cables over the top of this unit (as shown in the illustration). If this happens, the magnetic field produced by the transformers in this unit may cause a humming noise from the speakers. • If the video signal does not appear on your TV, try adjusting the resolution settings on your component or display. Note that some components (such as video game units) have resolutions that may not be displayed.
2 Connecting your equipment Analog audio cables Standard RCA video cables Use stereo RCA phono cables to connect analog audio components. These cables are typically red and white, and you should connect the red plugs to R (right) terminals and white plugs to L (left) terminals. These cables are the most common type of video connection and are used to connect to the composite video terminals. The yellow plugs distinguish them from cables for audio.
2 Connecting your equipment Connecting a TV and playback components Connecting using HDMI If you have an HDMI or DVI (with HDCP) equipped component (Blu-ray Disc player, etc.), you can connect it to this receiver using a commercially available HDMI cable. • The following connection/setting is required to listen to the sound of the TV over this receiver. - If the TV does not support the HDMI Audio Return Channel function, connect the receiver and TV with audio cables (as shown).
2 Connecting your equipment Connecting your component with no HDMI terminal This diagram shows connections of a TV and DVD player (or other playback component) with no HDMI terminal to the receiver.
2 Connecting your equipment 3 Place the AM antenna on a flat surface and in a direction giving the best reception. Connecting antennas Connect the AM loop antenna and the FM wire antenna as shown below. To improve reception and sound quality, connect external antennas (see Using external antennas below). fig. b fig. a 4 Connect the FM wire antenna into the FM antenna socket. For best results, extend the FM antenna fully and fix to a wall or door frame. Don’t drape loosely or leave coiled up.
2 Connecting your equipment Connecting a USB device Plugging in the receiver It is possible to listen to two-channel audio using the USB interface on the front of this receiver. Only plug in after you have connected all your components to this receiver, including the speakers. Switch the receiver into standby then connect your USB device to the USB terminal on the front panel of this receiver.
Chapter 3 Basic playback Playing a source Here are the basic instructions for playing a source (such as a DVD disc) with your home theater system. on your system components and receiver. 1 Switch Start by switching on the playback component (for example a DVD player), your TV and subwoofer (if you have one), then the receiver (press RECEIVER). the TV input to the input that connects this 2 Switch receiver.
3 • Some DVD players don’t output DTS signals. For more details, refer to the instruction manual supplied with your DVD player. Basic playback Tip • In order to enjoy the picture and/or sound from devices connected to each terminal, select the input by doing the following. 5 7 Audio (TV input) 1. 33 TV 2.
3 Basic playback Playing a USB device It is possible to listen to two-channel audio using the USB interface on the front of this receiver. Important • Pioneer cannot guarantee compatibility (operation and/or bus power) with all USB mass storage devices and assumes no responsibility for any loss of data that may occur when connected to this receiver. • • • • • • • Note This includes playback of WMA/MP3/MPEG-4 AAC files (except files with copy-protection or restricted playback).
3 Basic playback About WMA WMA is an acronym for Windows Media Audio and refers to an audio compression technology developed by Microsoft Corporation. This receiver plays back WMA files encoded using Windows Media® Player bearing the extension ‘.wma’. Note that DRM-protected files will not play, and files encoded with some versions of Windows Media® Player may not play.
3 Note • When Bluetooth capable device is not connected and no operations have been performed for the length of time set under Settings for Auto Power Down, the unit will automatically power off. Please set it to any setting other than “OFF” under Settings. • Auto Power Down can select 2, 4, or 6 hours or OFF (default setting). (page 31). Radio wave caution This unit uses a 2.4 GHz radio wave frequency, which is a band used by other wireless systems (see list below).
3 Basic playback Manual tuning To change the frequency one step at a time, press TUNE /. High speed tuning Press and hold TUNE / for high speed tuning. Improving FM sound If the TUNE or ST indicators don’t light when tuning to an FM station because the signal is weak, set the receiver to the mono reception mode. BAND to select FM MONO. Press This should improve the sound quality and allow you to enjoy the broadcast.
Chapter 4 Listening to your system Choosing the listening mode This receiver offers a variety of listening modes to accommodate playback of various audio formats. Choose one according to your speaker environment or the source. listening to a source, press the listening mode While button repeatedly to select a listening mode you want. Note • Stereo surround (matrix) formats are decoded accordingly using NEO:6 CINEMA (see Listening in surround sound below for more on these decoding formats).
4 Listening to your system Using the Advanced surround ADV SURR ADVANCED SURROUND The Advanced surround feature creates a variety of surround effects. Try different modes with various soundtracks to see which you like. ACTION Designed for action movies with dynamic soundtracks. DRAMA Designed for movies with lots of dialog. ADVANCED GAME Suitable for video games. SPORTS Suitable for sports programs. CLASSICAL Gives a large concert hall-type sound.
4 Listening to your system Setting the Audio options There are a number of additional sound settings you can make using the AUDIO PARAMETER menu. The defaults, if not stated, are listed in bold. Important • Note that if a setting doesn’t appear in the AUDIO PARAMETER menu, it is unavailable due to the current source, settings and status of the receiver. , then press AUDIO PARAMETER 1 Press button. / to select the setting you want to adjust.
4 Listening to your system Setting/What it does 5 Option(s) 0 to 10 C.IMG (Center Image) Default: 3 (Applicable only when using a center speaker) (NEO:6 MUSIC), Adjust the center image to create a wider 10 (NEO:6 stereo effect with vocals. Adjust the effect CINEMA) from 0 (all center channel sent to front right and left speakers) to 10 (center channel sent to the center speaker only). i 7 33 a. You can change the MIDNIGHT/LOUDNESS options at any time by using MIDNIGHT button. b.
Chapter 5 Home Menu Using the Home Menu The following section shows you how to make detailed settings to specify how you’re using the receiver, and also explains how to fine-tune individual speaker system settings to your liking. 4 Select the setting you want to adjust. Ho me Me nu 1. Manual SP Setup 2.Input Assign 3.Auto Power Down 4.HDMI Setup Important • The OSD will not appear if you have connected using the composite output to your TV. Use HDMI connections for Home Menu.
5 • Subwoofer – LFE signals and bass frequencies of channels set to SMALL are output from the subwoofer when YES is selected (see notes below). Choose the PLUS setting if you want the subwoofer to output bass sound continuously or you want deeper bass (the bass frequencies that would normally come out the front and center speakers are also routed to the subwoofer). If you did not connect a subwoofer choose NO (the bass frequencies are output from other speakers). you’re finished, press RETURN.
5 Home Menu Adjust the level of each speaker as the test tone is emitted. Note • If you are using a Sound Pressure Level (SPL) meter, take the readings from your main listening position and adjust the level of each speaker to 75 dB SPL (C-weighting/slow reading). • The subwoofer test tone is output at low volumes. You may need to adjust the level after testing with an actual soundtrack. you’re finished, press RETURN. 6 When You return to the Manual SP Setup menu. the distance of each speaker using /.
5 Home Menu The HDMI Setup menu If your TV supports an audio return channel (ARC) function, connect your TV and this unit with an HDMI cable and the TV audio will be inputted into this unit via the HDMI terminal without the need for an audio cable to be connected. It is possible to transfer signals from an HDMI connected player to the TV even when this receiver’s power is on standby. Important • Use a High Speed HDMI®/™ Cable when using the ARC function.
Chapter 6 Additional information Troubleshooting Incorrect operations are often mistaken for trouble and malfunctions. If you think that there is something wrong with this component, check the points below. Take a look at the other components and electrical appliances being used, because sometimes the problem may lie there. If the trouble isn’t sorted out even after going through the checks below, ask your nearest Pioneer authorized independent service company to carry out repair work.
6 In order to operate TUNER and USB functions, first press the TUNER or USB button before operating. The display is dark. Press DIMMER on the remote control repeatedly to return to the default. During ECO mode, the brightness switches between 2 levels. If the dimmest level is selected, DIMMER will be shown on the display. (Mode other than ECO: 4 levels, ECO mode: 2 levels) Display flashes and cannot be operated.
6 Additional information Resetting the main unit Specifications HDMI output type . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 V, 55 mA USB terminal. . . . . . . . .USB2.0 Full Speed (Type A) 5 V, 0.5 A Use this procedure to reset all the receiver’s settings to the factory default. Use the front panel controls to do this. Amplifier section Miscellaneous 1 Switch the receiver into standby. holding down BAND, press and hold 2 While STANDBY/ON for about two seconds.
6 Additional information 5 Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. Dolby, Pro Logic, and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories. For DTS patents, see http://patents.dts.com. Manufactured under license from DTS Licensing Limited. DTS, DTS-HD, the Symbol, & DTS and the Symbol together are registered trademarks of DTS, Inc. © DTS, Inc. All Rights Reserved. About aptX 7 The Bluetooth® word mark and logos are registered trademarks owned by Bluetooth SIG, Inc.
6 Software license notice The licenses for the open source software used on this product are shown below. For accuracy purposes, here we have included the original texts (in English). The source code is located in the enclosed CD-ROM. FreeRTOS V6.0.5 Copyright (C) 2009 Real Time Engineers Ltd. The FreeRTOS.org source code is licensed by the modified GNU General Public License (GPL) text provided below.
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