Operating Instructions AV Receiver SC- 2023 -K/-S
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Thank you for buying this Pioneer product. Please read through these operating instructions so you will know how to operate your model properly. 04 Basic Setup Automatically conducting optimum sound tuning (Full Auto MCACC)......................................................................38 The Input Setup menu.......................................................................................................................................................39 Operation Mode Setup.....................
10 Controlling the rest of your system 14 Additional information About the Remote Setup menu.......................................................................................................................................75 Operating multiple receivers............................................................................................................................................75 Setting the remote to control other components...............................................................
Flow of settings on the receiver 9 Basic playback (page 42) j 10 Adjusting the sound and picture quality as desired ! Using the various listening modes (page 51) ! Better sound using Phase Control (page 54) ! Measuring the all EQ type (SYMMETRY/ALL CH ADJ/FRONT ALIGN) (page 81) ! Changing the channel level while listening (page 89) ! Switching on/off the Acoustic Calibration EQ, Auto Sound Retriever or Dialog Enhancement (page 66) ! Setting the PQLS function (page 63) ! Setting the Audio opti
Before you start Checking what’s in the box............................................................................................................. 7 Our philosophy................................................................................................................................. 7 Features............................................................................................................................................. 7 Installing the receiver....................................
01 Before you start % DSD File Music Playback (via Front USB and HDMI) Checking what’s in the box Playback of high sound quality DSD music (DSD files and DSD discs (SACDs)) is supported.
01 Before you start % HDZONE output Installing the receiver This receiver supports output of the HDMI output to a subzone room. Powerful images can be enjoyed simply by connected this receiver to a TV supporting 4K/Full-HD/3D. In addition, a multi-channel environment can be created by connecting this receiver to another AV receiver in the subzone room. ! When installing this unit, make sure to put it on a level and stable surface.
01 Before you start Handling the CD-ROM Operating range of remote control unit Operating Environment The remote control may not work properly if: ! There are obstacles between the remote control and the receiver’s remote sensor. ! Direct sunlight or fluorescent light is shining onto the remote sensor. ! The receiver is located near a device that is emitting infrared rays. ! The receiver is operated simultaneously with another infrared remote control unit.
01 Before you start Deleting the AVNavigator You can use the following method to uninstall (delete) the AVNavigator from your PC. % Delete from the Control Panel of the PC. ! With Windows XP/Windows Vista/Windows 7, AVNavigator can also be uninstalled using the following operation. From the Start menu, click “Program” d “PIONEER CORPORATION” d “AVNavigator 2013.III” d “Uninstall AVNavigator 2013.III”. Installing AVNavigator for Mac 1 ! ! ! ! ! ! ! Download “AVNavigator 2013.
Controls and displays Remote control............................................................................................................................... 12 Display.............................................................................................................................................14 Front panel......................................................................................................................................
02 Controls and displays The remote has been conveniently color-coded according to component control using the following system: ! White – Receiver control, TV control ! Blue – Other controls (See pages 44, 45, 47, 48 and 78.) Remote control This section explains how to operate the remote control for the receiver.
02 Controls and displays 10 MULTI-ZONE select buttons Switch to perform operations in ZONE 2, ZONE 3 and HDZONE (page 70). 11 Remote control LED Lights when a command is sent from the remote control. 12 Switches the remote to control the receiver (used to select the white commands). Switch to perform operations in the main zone. Also use this button to set up surround sound. 13 VOLUME +/– Use to set the listening volume.
02 Controls and displays 8 Display 1 AUTO HDMI DIGITAL ANALOG 2 L SL XL 3 C XC LFE 45 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 DSD PCM TUNED RDS R 2DIGITAL PLUS 2TrueHD MULTI-ZONE PQLS ALC ATT STEREO SR DTS HD ES 96/24 S.RTRV SOUND UP MIX OVER MONO XR MSTR CD TUNER AUTO SURROUND STREAM DIRECT iPod DVD TV BD DVR VIDEO HDMI 15 16 dB 9 USB [2] [3] [4] 10 ATT Lights when the input signal level is lowered to reduce distortion (page 66). ADV.
02 Controls and displays 5 Front panel Remote sensor Receives the signals from the remote control (page 9). 1 2 3 4 3 5 6 6 MASTER VOLUME dial 7 Front panel controls To access the front panel controls, catch the sides of the door with your fingers and pull forward. ADVANCED MCACC FL OFF HDMI iPod iPhone iPad INPU SELET CTOR STAN DBY INPUT SELECTOR /ON MASTER VOLUME MAST VOLU ER ME STANDBY/ON 8 AUDIO PARAMETER Use to access the Audio options (page 66).
02 Controls and displays 19 MCACC SETUP MIC jack Use to connect the supplied microphone (page 38). 20 iPod/iPhone/iPad terminals Use to connect your Apple iPod/iPhone/iPad as an audio and video source (page 34), or connect a USB device for audio and photo playback (page 35). 21 HDMI input/MHL connector Use for connection to a compatible HDMI device (Video camera, etc.) (page 35). An MHL-compatible mobile device can also be connected here using the MHL cable (page 35).
Connecting your equipment Connecting your equipment.......................................................................................................... 18 Rear panel....................................................................................................................................... 18 Determining the speakers’ application......................................................................................... 19 Placing the speakers....................................................
03 Connecting your equipment Connecting your equipment Notes ! The RS-232C terminal is exclusively for the installer. ! The input functions below are assigned by default to the receiver’s different input terminals. Refer to The Input Setup menu on page 39 to change the assignments if other connections are used. This receiver provides you with many connection possibilities, but it doesn’t have to be difficult.
03 Connecting your equipment [B] 7.2 channel surround system (Front wide) Determining the speakers’ application ! Speaker System setting: Normal(SB/FW) This unit permits you to build various surround systems, in accordance with the number of speakers you have. ! Be sure to connect speakers to the front left and right channels (L and R). ! It is also possible to only connect one of the surround back speakers (SB) or neither.
03 Connecting your equipment [D] 5.2 channel surround system & Front Bi-amping connection (High quality surround) Placing the speakers Refer to the chart below for placement of the speakers you intend to connect. ! Speaker System setting: Front Bi-Amp Bi-amping connection of the front speakers for high sound quality with 5.2-channel surround sound. Front Bi-Amp L SW 2 C SL SR ! Speaker System setting: ZONE 2 With these connections you can simultaneously enjoy 5.
03 Connecting your equipment Connecting the speakers Installing your speaker system Each speaker connection on the receiver comprises a positive (+) and negative (–) terminal. Make sure to match these up with the terminals on the speakers themselves. This unit supports speakers with a nominal impedance of 4 W to 16 W. At the very least, front left and right speakers only are necessary.
03 Connecting your equipment Bi-amping your speakers Bi-wiring your speakers Bi-amping is when you connect the high frequency driver and low frequency driver of your speakers to different amplifiers for better crossover performance. Your speakers must be bi-ampable to do this (having separate terminals for high and low) and the sound improvement will depend on the kind of speakers you’re using. Your speakers can also be bi-wired if they support bi-amping.
03 Connecting your equipment Selecting the Speaker system About the audio connection The front height terminals can be used for front wide and Speaker B connections, in addition to for the front height speakers. Also, the surround back terminals can be used for bi-amping and ZONE 2 connections, in addition to for the surround back speakers. Make this setting according to the application.
03 Connecting your equipment About the video converter About HDMI The video converter ensures that all video sources are output through the HDMI OUT 1 terminal. If the TV is only connected to the receiver’s composite VIDEO MONITOR OUT jacks, all the other video devices must be connected through composite connections. If several video components are assigned to the same input function (see The Input Setup menu on page 39), the converter gives priority to HDMI, component, then composite (in that order).
03 Connecting your equipment ! When connecting to an HDMI/DVI-compatible monitor using the HDMI OUT 2 terminal, switch the HDMI output setting to OUT 2 or OUT 1+2. See Switching the HDMI output on page 72. Also, MAIN/HDZONE must be set to MAIN beforehand (page 93). ! For input components, connections other than HDMI connections are also possible (see Connecting your DVD player with no HDMI output on page 26).
03 Connecting your equipment Connecting your DVD player with no HDMI output Connecting your TV with no HDMI input This diagram shows connections of a TV (with HDMI input) and DVD player (or other playback component with no HDMI output) to the receiver. This diagram shows connections of a TV (with no HDMI input) and DVD player (or other playback component) to the receiver. HDMI/DVI-compatible monitor DVD player, etc.
03 Connecting your equipment ! In order to listening to HD audio with this receiver, connect an HDMI cable, and use analog video cable for video signal input. Depending on the player, it may not be possible to output video signals to both HDMI and other video output (composite, etc.) simultaneously, and it may be necessary to make video output settings. Please refer to the operating instructions supplied with your player for more information.
03 Connecting your equipment ! If your HDD/DVD recorder, BD recorder, etc., is equipped with an HDMI output terminal, we recommend connecting it to the receiver’s HDMI DVR/BDR IN terminal. When doing so, also connect the receiver and TV by HDMI (see Connecting using HDMI on page 25). HDMI OUT Connecting a satellite/cable receiver or other set-top box Satellite and cable receivers, and terrestrial digital TV tuners are all examples of so-called ‘set-top boxes’.
03 Connecting your equipment ! Even if your set-top box is equipped with an HDMI output terminal, in some cases the sound is output from 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 other audio components This receiver has both digital and analog inputs, allowing you to connect audio components for playback.
03 Connecting your equipment Connecting additional amplifiers Connecting AM/FM antennas This receiver has more than enough power for any home use, but it’s possible to add additional amplifiers to every channel of your system using the pre-outs. Make the connections shown below to add amplifiers to power your speakers. 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 on page 31).
03 Connecting your equipment Connecting external antennas MULTI-ZONE setup To improve FM reception, connect an external FM antenna to FM UNBAL 75 W. This receiver can power up to four independent systems in separate rooms after you have made the proper MULTI-ZONE connections. Different sources can be playing in four zones at the same time or, depending on your needs, the same source can also be used.
03 Connecting your equipment Basic MULTI-ZONE setup (ZONE 2) MULTI-ZONE setup using speaker terminals (ZONE 2) 1 You must select ZONE 2 in Speaker system setting (page 88) to use this setup. Connect a separate amplifier to the AUDIO ZONE 2 OUT jacks on this receiver. You should have a pair of speakers attached to the sub zone amplifier as shown in the following illustration. 1 2 You should have a pair of speakers attached to the surround back speaker terminals as shown below.
03 Connecting your equipment MULTI-ZONE setup using HDMI terminal (HDZONE) Connecting to the network through LAN interface By connecting this receiver to the network via the LAN terminal, you can listen to Internet radio stations. To listen to Internet radio stations, you must sign a contract with an ISP (Internet Service Provider) beforehand. When connected in this way, you can play audio files stored on the components on the local network, including your computer.
03 Connecting your equipment Connecting optional Bluetooth ADAPTER Tip When the Bluetooth® ADAPTER (AS-BT100 or AS-BT200) is connected to this receiver, a product equipped with Bluetooth wireless technology (portable cell phone, digital music player, etc.) can be used to listen to music wirelessly. ! The Bluetooth wireless technology enabled device must support A2DP profiles.
03 Connecting your equipment Connecting a USB device Connecting an HDMI-equipped component to the front panel input It is possible to play audio and photo files by connecting USB devices to this receiver. iPod iPhone iPad DIRECT CONTROL with USB AUTO/ALC/ DIRECT 5V ECO BAND TUNER EDIT iPod iPhone iPad DIRECT CONTROL HDMI 5 INPUT/ 0.9 A) MHL (5V 2.1 A with USB AUTO/ALC/ DIRECT 5V 2.1 A ECO BAND TUNER EDIT HDMI 5 INPUT/ 0.9 A) MHL (5V USB mass storage device Video camera (etc.
03 Connecting your equipment Connecting an IR receiver Switching components on and off using the 12 volt trigger If you keep your stereo components in a closed cabinet or shelving unit, or you wish to use the sub zone remote control in another zone, you can use an optional IR receiver (such as a Niles or Xantech unit) to control your system instead of the remote sensor on the front panel of this receiver.
Basic Setup Automatically conducting optimum sound tuning (Full Auto MCACC)..................................... 38 The Input Setup menu.................................................................................................................... 39 Operation Mode Setup.................................................................................................................. 40 Changing the OSD display language (OSD Language)...............................................................
04 Basic Setup The Full Auto MCACC display appears once the microphone is connected. Automatically conducting optimum sound tuning (Full Auto MCACC) 1a.Full Auto MCACC A/V RECEIVER Speaker System EQ Type MCACC THX Speaker The Full Auto MCACC Setup measures the acoustic characteristics of your listening area, taking into account ambient noise, speaker connection and speaker size, and tests for both channel delay and channel level.
04 Basic Setup 1a.Full Auto MCACC L FHL C FHR R SR SBR SBL SL SW 10 2/9 Environment Check Ambient Noise : OK Microphone : Speaker YES/NO : : : : : : : : : : : OK Exit The Input Setup menu 1a.Full Auto MCACC A/V RECEIVER Now Analyzing... Cancel Exit A/V RECEIVER YES YES YES YES YES YES YES YES YES YES You only need to make settings in the Input Setup menu if you didn’t hook up your digital equipment according to the default settings (see Input function default and possible settings on page 40).
04 Basic Setup Input function default and possible settings Operation Mode Setup The terminals on the receiver generally correspond to the name of one of the input functions. If you have connected components to this receiver differently from (or in addition to) the defaults below, see The Input Setup menu on page 39 to tell the receiver how you’ve connected up. The dots (k) indicate possible assignments. Input function BD This receiver is equipped with a great number of functions and settings.
04 Basic Setup Operable settings/items Descriptions Page About the Home Menu Other functions INPUT SELECT (INPUT SELECTOR) Switches the input. 43 VOLUME +/–, MUTE Use to set the listening volume. 43 LISTENING MODE Selects your favorite listening modes. 51 PQLS Plays using the PQLS function. 63 PHASE (Phase Control) Plays with phase shifting in the low range corrected. 54 SOUND RETRIEVER AIR Switches the input to ADAPTER PORT and plays compressed sound with high sound quality.
Basic playback Playing a source.............................................................................................................................. 43 Playing an iPod............................................................................................................................... 44 Playing a USB device...................................................................................................................... 45 Playing an MHL-compatible device...............................
05 Basic playback Playing a source Note Here are the basic instructions for playing a source (such as a DVD disc) with your home theater system. Depending on the input to be played, the playback operation can in some cases be performed using the onscreen display. The OSD display is only displayed when the receiver’s HDMI OUT 1 terminal and the TV’s HDMI input are connected with an HDMI cable.
05 Basic playback Playing back audio files stored on an iPod Playing an iPod To navigate songs on your iPod, you can take advantage of the GUI screen of your TV connected to this receiver. You can also control all operations for music in the front panel display of this receiver. ! Note that characters that cannot be displayed on this receiver are displayed as #. ! This feature is not available for photos on your iPod.
05 Basic playback Playing back photo files stored on a USB memory device Playing a USB device ! Photo files cannot be played in the sub zone. It is possible to play files using the USB interface on the front of this receiver. ! Compatible USB devices include external magnetic hard drives, portable flash memory drives (particularly key drives) and digital audio players (MP3 players) of format FAT16/32.
05 Basic playback a “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; specifically, Pro, Lossless, Voice. c Uncompressed FLAC files are not supported. Pioneer does not guarantee playback. d DSD files cannot be played in the sub zone. About playable file formats The USB function of this receiver supports the following file formats.
05 Basic playback Listening to the radio Listening to station presets The following steps show you how to tune in to FM and AM radio broadcasts using the automatic (search) and manual (step) tuning functions. If you already know the frequency of the station you want, see Tuning directly to a station below. Once you are tuned to a station you can memorize the frequency for recall later-see Saving station presets on page 47 for more on how to do this. 1 Press TUNER to select the tuner.
05 Basic playback Searching for RDS programs Bluetooth ADAPTER for Wireless Enjoyment of Music One of the most useful features of RDS is the ability to search for a particular kind of radio program. You can search for any of the program types listed above. 1 Press TUNER to select the FM band. ! RDS is only possible in the FM band. 2 Press PTY. Bluetooth wireless technology enabled device: cell phone PTY SEARCH shows in the display.
05 Basic playback Pairing the Bluetooth ADAPTER and Bluetooth wireless technology device Listening to music contents of a Bluetooth wireless technology device with your system “Pairing” must be done before you start playback of Bluetooth wireless technology content using the Bluetooth ADAPTER. Make sure to perform pairing the first time you operate the system or any time pairing data is cleared.
05 Basic playback Air Jam Air Jam - a Pioneer-exclusive application and available for free. Air Jam lets you connect multi compatible devices to this unit using Bluetooth wireless technology. With it, you can make a group playlist directly on a supported device to play in your home theater through the unit. You and your friends can add songs from your devices to the playlist. Also Air Jam lets you delete the song before anyone has to hear it.
Listening to your system Enjoying various types of playback using the listening modes................................................. 52 Selecting MCACC presets............................................................................................................... 54 Choosing the input signal.............................................................................................................. 54 Better sound using Phase Control.................................................................
06 Listening to your system With two channel sources, you can select from: ! 2 Pro Logic IIx MOVIE – Up to 7.1 channel sound (surround back), especially suited to movie sources ! 2 Pro Logic IIx MUSIC – Up to 7.1 channel sound (surround back), especially suited to music sources ! 2 Pro Logic IIx GAME – Up to 7.1 channel sound (surround back), especially suited to video games ! 2 PRO LOGIC – 4.1 channel surround sound (sound from the surround speakers is mono) ! 2 Pro Logic IIz HEIGHT – Up to 7.
06 Listening to your system Using the Advanced surround effects Using Stream Direct The Advanced surround effects can be used for a variety of additional surround sound effects. Most Advanced Surround modes are designed to be used with film soundtracks, but some modes are also suited for music sources. Try different settings with various soundtracks to see which you like. Use the Stream Direct modes when you want to hear the truest possible reproduction of a source.
06 Listening to your system Selecting MCACC presets Better sound using Phase Control ! Default setting: MEMORY 1 If you have calibrated your system for different listening positions, you can switch between settings to suit the kind of source you’re listening to and where you’re sitting (for example, watching movies from a sofa, or playing a video game close to the TV).
Playback with NETWORK features Introduction.................................................................................................................................... 56 Playback with Network functions................................................................................................. 57 About network playback............................................................................................................... 59 About playable file formats.....................................
07 Playback with NETWORK features Using AirPlay on iPod touch, iPhone, iPad, and iTunes Introduction AirPlay works with iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch with iOS 4.3.3 or later, Mac with OS X Mountain Lion, and Mac and PC with iTunes 10.2.2 or later. To use AirPlay, select your receiver on your iPod touch, iPhone, iPad or in iTunes. *1 The receiver’s input will switch automatically to AirPlay when AirPlay is in use.
07 Playback with NETWORK features About HTC Connect Playback with Network functions This receiver features “HTC Connect”, a simple way to enjoy music content from your HTC Connect certified smart phone. 1 HTC Connect music streaming provided on this product has been developed based on interoperability testing as defined by the HTC Connect Certification program with the HTC Connect-compatible smartphones. 2 Music Navigation via the music progress bar is not currently supported with HTC Connect.
07 Playback with NETWORK features 4 Access the special Pioneer Internet radio site from your computer and perform the registration process. Listening to Internet radio stations Internet radio is an audio broadcasting service transmitted via the Internet. There are a large number of Internet radio stations broadcasting a variety of services from every corner of the world.
07 Playback with NETWORK features About playback behavior over a network About network playback ! Playback may stall when the PC is switched off or any media files stored on it are deleted while playing content. ! If there are problems within the network environment (heavy network traffic, etc.) content may not be displayed or played properly (playback may be interrupted or stalled). For best performance, a 100BASE-TX connection between player and PC is recommended.
07 Playback with NETWORK features Category About playable file formats The NETWORK feature of this receiver supports the following file formats. Note that some file formats are not available for playback although they are listed as playable file formats. Also, the compatibility of file formats varies depending on the type of server. Check with your server to ensure the compatibility of file formats supported by your server.
Control with HDMI function About the Control with HDMI function........................................................................................ 62 Making Control with HDMI connections...................................................................................... 62 HDMI Setup..................................................................................................................................... 62 Before using synchronization........................................................
08 Control with HDMI function About the Control with HDMI function Synchronized operations below with a Control with HDMI-compatible Pioneer TV or Blu-ray Disc player are possible when the component is connected to the receiver using an HDMI cable. ! The receiver’s volume can be set and the sound can be muted using the TV’s remote control. ! The receiver’s input switches over automatically when the TV’s input is changed or a Control with HDMIcompatible component is played.
08 Control with HDMI function Before using synchronization Setting the PQLS function Once you have finished all connections and settings, you must: PQLS (Precision Quartz Lock System) is a digital audio signal transfer control technology using the Control with HDMI function. It offers higher-quality audio playback by controlling audio signals from the receiver to a PQLS compatible player, etc.
08 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 receiver. Interrupting a direct connection with other amps or an AV converter (such as an HDMI switch) can cause operational errors.
Using other functions Setting the Audio options............................................................................................................. 66 Setting the Video options.............................................................................................................. 68 Switching the speaker terminals................................................................................................... 70 Using the MULTI-ZONE controls..................................................
09 Using other functions 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 Setting What it does Option(s) OFF S.RTRV (Auto Sound Retriever) With the Auto Sound Retriever function, DSP processing is used to compensate for the loss of audio data upon compression, improving the sound’s sense of density and modulation.
09 Using other functions Setting What it does LFE (LFE Attenuate) Some audio sources include ultra-low bass tones. Set the LFE attenuator as necessary to prevent the ultra-low bass tones from distorting the sound from the speakers. When set to the recommended value of 0 dB, the LFE is not restricted. When set to a value other than 0 dB, the LFE is restricted to the set value. When OFF is selected, the sound is not output from the LFE channel.
09 Using other functions Setting the Video options There are a number of additional picture settings you can make using the VIDEO PARAMETER menu. The defaults, if not stated, are listed in bold. Setting What it does V.ADJ (Advanced Video Adjust) Sets the optimum picture quality for the type of monitor that is connected. Select PDP for plasma displays, LCD for liquid crystal monitors, FPJ for front projectors, PRO for professional monitors.
09 Setting Using other functions What it does Option(s) Adjusts the overall brightness. c BRIGHT (Brightness) 0 Adjusts the contrast between light and dark. c 0 c –6 to +6 d Default: 0 d (The image is only an example for checking the effect.) Adjusts the red/green balance. c HUE 0 c –6 to +6 d Default: 0 d (The image is only an example for checking the effect.) Adjusts saturation from dull to bright.
09 Using other functions Switching the speaker terminals Using the MULTI-ZONE controls If you selected Normal(SB/FH), Normal(SB/FW) or Speaker B at Speaker system setting on page 88, you can switch between speakers using the SPEAKERS button. If you selected Front Bi-Amp or ZONE 2, the button will simply switch your main speaker terminals on or off. The sub zone volume is adjusted and the input switched using the buttons on the front panel.
09 Using other functions ZONE 2 remote controls Making an audio or a video recording Press the remote control’s ZONE 2 to operate the corresponding zone. The following table shows the possible ZONE 2 remote controls: Button(s) What it does u Switches on/off power in the sub zone. INPUT SELECT Use to select the input function in the sub zone. Input function buttons Use to select the input function directly (this may not work for some functions) in the sub zone.
09 Using other functions Using the sleep timer Checking your system settings The sleep timer switches the receiver into standby after a specified amount of time so you can fall asleep without worrying about the receiver being left on all night. Use the remote control to set the sleep timer. Use the status display screen to check your current settings for features such as surround back channel processing and your current MCACC preset. % Press time.
09 Using other functions Setting Resetting the system Default Phase Control Use this procedure to reset all the receiver’s settings to the factory default. Use the front panel controls to do this. Set MULTI-ZONE to MULTI ZONE OFF. ! Disconnect the iPod and USB memory device from the receiver beforehand. ! Set the Control with HDMI to OFF (see HDMI Setup on page 62).
Controlling the rest of your system About the Remote Setup menu..................................................................................................... 75 Operating multiple receivers......................................................................................................... 75 Setting the remote to control other components....................................................................... 75 Selecting preset codes directly.......................................................
10 Controlling the rest of your system About the Remote Setup menu Setting the remote to control other components The Remote Setup mode is set by pressing the number button while pressing RCU SETUP. The different items on the Remote Setup menu are described below. For their setting procedures, refer to the explanations for the respective items. Most components can be assigned to one of the input function buttons (such as DVD or CD) using the component’s manufacturer preset code stored in the remote.
10 4 Controlling the rest of your system 3 Point the two remote controls towards each other, then press the button that will be doing the learning on this receiver’s remote control. Repeat steps 2 through 3 for the other components you want to control. To try out the remote control, switch the component on or off (into standby) by pressing u SOURCE. If it doesn’t seem to work, select the next code from the list (if there is one). 5 The LED flashes once, then stops flashing, remaining lit.
10 Controlling the rest of your system DISCRETE ON (Discrete On) Erasing all learnt settings that are in one input function The Discrete On function lets you perform a series of operations: switching to the input you want to play while turning the receiver’s power on. When the receiver is installed in an AV rack, etc.
10 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 other components on page 75 for more on this). Use the input function buttons to select the component.
10 Controlling the rest of your system Audio/Video components TV (Projector) Button(s) LD 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 — 1 MOVIE CLEAR 2 STANDARD 3 DYNAMIC 4 USER1 5 USER2 6 USER3 7 COLOR+ 8 SHARP+ !/CLR +10 >10/CLEAR CLEAR ENTER (CLASS) ENTER DISC/ENTER OPEN/CLOSE ENTER — MSc TOP MENU — — LEGATO LINK
The Advanced MCACC menu Making receiver settings from the Advanced MCACC menu..................................................... 81 Automatic MCACC (Expert)........................................................................................................... 81 Manual MCACC setup.................................................................................................................... 82 Checking MCACC Data......................................................................................
11 The Advanced MCACC menu ! Auto MCACC – The default is ALL (recommended), but you can limit the system calibration to only one setting (to save time) if you want. — When data measurement is taken (after selecting ALL or Keep SP System), the reverb characteristics data (both before- and after-calibration) that this receiver had been storing will be overwritten.
11 3 The Advanced MCACC menu Connect the microphone to the MCACC SETUP MIC jack on the front panel. 8 Make sure there are no obstacles between the speakers and the microphone. ZONE 2 ON/OFF MULTI-ZONE CONTROL SPEAKERS iPod iPhone iPad DIRECT CONTROL AUTO/ALC/ DIRECT ECO BAND TUNER EDIT ZONE 3 ON/OFF HDZONE ON/OFF PHONES MCACC SETUP MIC with USB 5V 2.1 A 9 The Auto MCACC Setup procedure is completed and the Advanced MCACC menu reappears automatically. HDMI 5 INPUT/ 0.
11 2 The Advanced MCACC menu ! If you can’t seem to achieve this by adjusting the distance setting, you may need to change the angle of your speakers very slightly. ! The subwoofer’s test tone differs in tone from other channels. Adjust so that the sound of the subwoofer can be heard distinctly.
11 The Advanced MCACC menu 1 Select ‘EQ Adjust’ from the Manual MCACC setup menu. 2 Select the channel(s) you want and adjust to your liking. — If the Reverb View procedure is performed after the Automatically conducting optimum sound tuning (Full Auto MCACC) on page 38 or Reverb Measurement operation, depending on the standing wave control setting, differences may appear on the reverb graph.
11 The Advanced MCACC menu Checking MCACC Data Standing Wave At the procedure of Automatically conducting optimum sound tuning (Full Auto MCACC) on page 38, the procedure of Automatic MCACC (Expert) on page 81 or after fine-adjusting at Manual MCACC setup on page 82, you can check your calibrated settings using the GUI screen. Use this to display the standing wave related adjustment values for the various MCACC memories. See Standing Wave on page 83 for more on this.
11 The Advanced MCACC menu Renaming MCACC presets If you have several different MCACC presets that you’re using, you may want to rename them for easier identification. 1 Select ‘Memory Rename’ from the Data Management setup menu. 2 Select the MCACC preset you want to rename, then select an appropriate preset name. Use i/j to select the preset, then k/l to select a preset name. 3 Repeat for as many MCACC presets as necessary, then press RETURN when you’re finished.
The System Setup and Other Setup menus Making receiver settings from the System Setup menu............................................................. 88 Manual speaker setup.................................................................................................................... 88 Network Setup menu..................................................................................................................... 90 Checking the Network Information..............................................
12 The System Setup and Other Setup menus ! Speaker Distance – Specifies the distance of your speakers from the listening position (page 89). ! X-Curve – Adjusts the tonal balance of your speaker system for movie soundtracks (page 89). Making receiver settings from the System Setup menu The following section describes how to change the speaker-related settings manually and make various other settings (input selection, OSD language selection, etc.).
12 The System Setup and Other Setup menus ! Front – Select LARGE if your front speakers reproduce bass frequencies effectively, or if you didn’t connect a subwoofer. Select SMALL to send the bass frequencies to the subwoofer. ! Center – Select LARGE if your center speaker reproduces bass frequencies effectively, or select SMALL to send bass frequencies to the other speakers or subwoofer. If you didn’t connect a center speaker, choose NO (the center channel is sent to the front speakers).
12 The System Setup and Other Setup menus Proxy Hostname/Proxy Port Network Setup menu This setting is required when you connect this receiver to the Internet via a proxy server. Enter the IP address of your proxy server in the ‘Proxy Hostname’ field. Also, enter the port number of your proxy server in the ‘Proxy Port’ field. Make the settings for connecting the receiver to the Internet and using the network functions. 1 Press on the remote control, then press HOME MENU.
12 The System Setup and Other Setup menus Parental Lock MHL Setup Set restrictions for using Internet services. Also set the password accompanying the usage restrictions. ! Upon shipment from the factory, the password is set to “0000”. Select whether or not to switch the input automatically to the MHL input when an MHL-compatible device is connected. ! Default setting: ON Important 1 Press When the INTERNET RADIO or FAVORITES input is selected, the setting made here cannot be reflected.
12 The System Setup and Other Setup menus Auto Power Down Remote Control Mode Setup The power can be set to turn off automatically if no operation has been performed for a specific amount of time with no audio or video signals being input to the receiver.
12 4 The System Setup and Other Setup menus ! –40 dB Fixed/0 dB Fixed – The Zone 2/Zone 3 volume level output from the receiver is fixed to the value set here. To update, select OK. The updating screen appears and updating is performed. ! The power turns off automatically once updating is completed. 7 Software Update messages Status messages FILE ERROR Descriptions Try disconnecting then reconnecting the USB device or storing the update file again.
12 The System Setup and Other Setup menus On Screen Display Setup Making network settings using Safari When the receiver is operated, its status (the input name, listening mode, etc.) is displayed superimposed over the video output on the display. This status display can be turned off by switching this setting to OFF. ! Default setting: ON 1 Select ‘On Screen Display Setup’ from the Other Setup menu. 2 Select the On Screen Display setting you want. 3 When you’re finished, press RETURN.
12 The System Setup and Other Setup menus 4 Using Safari to set a friendly name 1 Press Start. The firmware update prepare screen is displayed. If the screen does not switch automatically, click Click here. Launch Safari on your computer. 2 Press Bookmark icon. Click Bonjour list (a), and then select this receiver's name (Friendly Name) (b) in Bookmark. If Bonjour list is not displayed, access the IP address“http://(the receiver's IP address)” from Safari. 3 Click Friendly Name.
FAQ Troubleshooting............................................................................................................................. 97 Power...............................................................................................................................................97 No sound......................................................................................................................................... 97 Other audio problems............................................
13 FAQ Symptoms Troubleshooting Remedies AMP ERR blinks in the display, then The receiver may have a serious problem. Do not try switching the receiver on. Unplug the the power automatically switches off. receiver from the wall and call a Pioneer authorized independent service company. The ADVANCED MCACC blinks and the power does not turn on. Incorrect operations are often mistaken for trouble and malfunctions. If you think that there is something wrong with this component, check the points below.
13 FAQ Symptoms Remedies No sound from surround back speakers. Check that the surround back speakers are set to LARGE or SMALL, and the surround speakers are not set to NO (see Speaker Setting on page 88). Other audio problems Check the speaker connections (see Connecting the speakers on page 21). If only one surround back speaker is connected, make sure it’s connected to the left channel speaker terminal.
13 FAQ Symptoms Remedies Symptoms Remedies The volume level drops automatically. The temperature within the unit has exceeded the allowable value. Try moving the unit for better ventilation (see Installing the receiver on page 8). Can’t record video. Check that the source is not copy-protected. Volume seems different when input is switched. Set the Channel Level setting to ALL, then adjust the volume of the respective input sources (see Input Volume Absorber on page 43).
13 FAQ Symptoms Remedies Symptoms Can’t adjust the Fine Speaker Distance setting properly. Check that the speakers are all in phase (make sure the positive (+) and negative (–) terminals are matched up properly). The display shows KEY LOCK ON when you try to make settings. With the receiver in standby, press u STANDBY/ON for about 5 seconds while holding down SPEAKERS to disable the key lock. When playing Dolby Digital or DTS Check that the player is connected using a digital connection.
13 FAQ HDMI Symptoms Remedies The HDMI indicator blinks continuously. Check all the points below. 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 composite video jacks. Remedies Synchronized operation not possible using Control with HDMI function. Check the HDMI connections. The cable may be damaged.
13 Symptoms FAQ Causes The menu is not displayed Depending on the computer’s seteven when the included tings and environment, the menu CD-ROM is inserted into the may not be displayed automatically. computer’s drive. AVNavigator does not interact well with the receiver. Remedies You are using a Macintosh computer. The provided CD-ROM includes the Windows version of AVNavigator. The Mac OS version of AVNavigator can be downloaded from the Pioneer website (page 10).
13 FAQ Network Symptoms Causes Remedies Cannot access the component connected to the network. The component connected to the network is not properly set. If the client is automatically authorized, you need to enter the corresponding information again. Check whether the connection status is set to “Do not authorize”. There are no playable audio files on the component connected to the network. Check the audio files stored on the component connected to the network.
13 FAQ Symptoms Causes Remedies When the DMR mode or AirPlay is used from a computer, smartphone, etc., the sound is played in ZONE 2. Play ZONE Setup is set to ZONE 2. Change Play ZONE Setup to MAIN (page 94). Network connections cannot be made via the wireless LAN converter (AS-WL300). — For details, see Wireless LAN on page 104. Multiple wireless LAN converters are connected to the wireless LAN router. ! When connecting multiple wireless LAN converters, their IP addresses must be changed.
Additional information Surround sound formats..............................................................................................................106 About HDMI..................................................................................................................................106 HTC Connect..................................................................................................................................106 About iPod......................................................
14 Additional information Surround sound formats About HDMI Below is a brief description of the main surround sound formats you’ll find on BDs, DVDs, satellite, cable and terrestrial broadcasts, and video cassettes. HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface) is a digital transfer standard for receiving video and audio data with a single cable. It is an adaptation of DVI (Digital Visual Interface), a display connection technology, for use in home audio devices.
14 Additional information About iPod MHL AirPlay works with iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch with iOS 4.3.3 or later, Mac with OS X Mountain Lion, and Mac and PC with iTunes 10.2.2 or later. MHL, the MHL Logo, and Mobile High-Definition Link are trademarks or registered trademarks of MHL, LLC in the United States and other countries.
14 Additional information Auto Surround, ALC and Stream Direct with different input signal formats Speaker Setting Guide In order to achieve an even better surround effect, it is important to accurately position the speakers and make their volume and tone characteristics uniform so as to finely focus the multi-channel sound. The three major elements in positioning the speakers are distance, angle and orientation (the direction in which the speakers are pointing).
14 Additional information If the subwoofer must be installed near a wall, place it at an angle so that it is not parallel to the wall surface. This can help reduce any sympathetic vibrations, but depending on the shape of the room this could result in standing waves. However, even if standing waves are generated, their influence on the sound quality can be prevented using the Auto MCACC’s standing wave control function (page 83).
14 Additional information Important information regarding the HDMI connection There are cases where you may not be able to route HDMI signals through this receiver (this depends on the HDMI-equipped component you are connecting-check with the manufacturer for HDMI compatibility information). If you aren’t receiving HDMI signals properly through this receiver (from your component), please try one of the following configurations when connecting up.
14 Additional information Decoding Glossary A technology for converting digital signals that have been compressed upon recording by a digital signal processing circuit, etc., into the original signals. The term “decoding” (or “matrix decoding”) is also used for the technology which converts 2-channel sound sources into multiple channels or expands 5.1-channel signals into 6.1 or 7.1 channels. Audio formats/Decoding Dolby The Dolby technologies are explained below. See http://www.dolby.
14 Additional information Front Stage Surround Advance Apple Lossless (ALAC) With the Front Stage Surround Advance feature, you can enjoy seamless, natural surround sound effects using only the front speakers, without deteriorating the quality of the original sound. “ALAC” stands for Apple Lossless Audio Codec. This is a loseless type audio codec and is used for example for iTunes®.
14 Additional information Bluetooth function Bluetooth wireless technology A short-range wireless communications standard for digital devices. Information is exchanged between devices several meters to several tens of meters apart using radio waves. It uses radio waves on the 2.
14 Additional information DLNA Features index See About network playback on page 59. AirPlay Operation Mode See Operation Mode Setup on page 40. See Using AirPlay on iPod touch, iPhone, iPad, and iTunes on page 56. AVNavigator for Windows, AVNavigator for Mac, AVNavigator for iPad Wireless LAN See About using AVNavigator (included CD-ROM) on page 9. See Connecting to a wireless LAN on page 35. ECO MODE 1, 2 Playback High Resolution audio file See About playable file formats on page 60.
14 Additional information Miscellaneous Specifications Amplifier section Multi channel simultaneous power output (1 kHz, 1 %, 8 W) 7 ch total..............................................................................................................................................................630 W Rated power output (1 kHz, 4 W, 1 %, 1 ch Driven).............................................................................240 W per channel Rated power output (1 kHz, 6 W, 1 %, 1 ch Driven)...........
14 Additional information Elman 0144 Elta 0142, 0154, 0228 Emerson 0125, 0138, 0155 Epson 0216 Erres 0149, 0152, 0155 ESC 0229 Etron 0142 Eurofeel 0229, 0140 Euroline 0152 Euroman 0125, 0140, 0141, 0149, 0155, 0228, 0229 Europhon 0141, 0144, 0149, 0155, 0228, 0229 Expert 0156 Exquisit 0155 Fenner 0142, 0154 Ferguson 0148, 0152, 0153, 0157 Fidelity 0141, 0145, 0155, 0228 Filsai 0229 Finlandia 0145 Finlux 0132, 0138, 0141, 0144, 0149, 0152, 0155, 0229 Firstline 0141, 0142, 0149, 0154, 0155, 0228, 0229 Fishe
14 Naonis 0145 NEC 0147, 0229 Neckermann 0125, 0138, 0141, 0145, 0149, 0150, 0152, 0155, 0229 NEI 0149, 0152, 0155 Neufunk 0154, 0155 New Tech 0142, 0149, 0154, 0155, 0229 New World 0143 Nicamagic 0141, 0228 Nikkai 0140, 0141, 0143, 0149, 0152, 0154, 0155, 0228, 0229 Nobliko 0132, 0141, 0144, 0228 Nokia 0146 Nordic 0229 Nordmende 0138, 0146, 0148, 0149 Nordvision 0152 Novatronic 0155 Oceanic 0146, 0156 Okano 0125, 0150, 0155 ONCEAS 0141 Opera 0155 Orbit 0149, 0155 Orion 0142, 0149, 0152, 0154, 0155, 0194 Or
14 Supervision 2181 Synn 2181 Tatung 2130, 2188 TCM 2097 Teac 2162, 2177, 2181 Tec 2186 Technika 2188 Additional information Telefunken 2183 Tensai 2188 Tevion 2097, 2181, 2187 Thomson 2098, 2112, 2155, 2159 Tokai 2178, 2186 Toshiba 2102, 2156, 2168, 2169, 2172 TRANScontinents 2189 Trio 2188 TruVision 2185 Wharfedale 2180, 2181 Xbox 2098 Xlogic 2181, 2188 XMS 2188 Yamada 2189 Yamaha 2106 Yamakawa 2178, 2189 Yukai 2101, 2147 Interbuy 1038, 1050 Interfunk 1039 Intervision 1033, 1051 Irradio 1038, 1040, 1
14 Additional information ID Digital 6241 ILLUSION sat 6247 Imperial 6222, 6216, 6223, 6238, 6232 Ingelen 6213, 6261 Inno Hit 6228 International 6256 Interstar 6196 Intervision 6255 Inves 6268 iotronic 6244 ITT Nokia 6176, 6207 Jaeger 6238 K-SAT 6180 Kamm 6180 Kaon 6251 KaTelco 6267 Kathrein 6177, 6214, 6213, 6262, 6200, 6180, 6179, 6272, 6183 Kendo 6252 Kenwood 6220 Key West 6256 Kiton 6213 KR 6200 Kreiling 6213, 6194, 6228 Kreiselmeyer 6177 Kyostar 6200 L&S Electronic 6256, 6238 Labgear 6195 LaSAT 6177,
14 Starland 6180 Starlite 6214 Stream 6212 Stream System 6251 Strong 6220, 6228, 6256, 6200, 6180, 6245, 6217, 6239 Sumin 6199 Sunny 6251 Sunsat 6180 Sunstar 6174, 6256 SuperMax 6193 Supratech 6244 Systec 6238 Tantec 6176 Targa 6191 Tatung 6176 TBoston 6227, 6245 Tecatel 6233 Technical 6228 Technika 6217, 6232, 6218 TechniSat 6213, 6261, 6176, 6236, 6215, 6222, 6216, 6223 Technomate 6250 Technosat 6193 Technosonic 6254, 6232 Technotrend 6232 Technowelt 6256, 6255 Additional information Techwood 6213, 6217
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