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3 Read these instructions. Keep these instructions. Heed all warnings. Follow all instructions. Do not use this apparatus near water . Clean only with dr y cloth. Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturer ’s instructions.
4 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 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Checking what’s in the box .
5 Before you start Checking what’s in the box Please check that you’ve received the following supplied accessories: • Setup microphone • Remote control • AAA size IEC R03 dry cell batteries .
1 1 6 Chapter 4 34 6 Controls and displays Front panel 1 INPUT SEL ECTOR dial Selects an input source ( page 21 ). 2 MCACC indicator Lights when Acoustic Calibration EQ ( page 27 ) is on (Acoustic Calibration EQ is automatically set to on after the Auto MCACC setup ( page 19 )).
Controls and displays 1 1 7 4 34 6 15 iPod iPhone DIRECT CONTROL Change the receiver’s input to the iPod and enable iPod operations on the iPod ( page 23 ). 16 iPod/iPhone terminal Use to connect your Apple iPod or USB mass stor age device as an audio source ( page 17 ).
Controls and displays 1 1 8 4 34 6 Remote control As for operating other devices, the remote contro l codes for the Pioneer products are pres et. The settings cannot be chang ed. 1 SLEEP Press to change the amount of time before the receiver switches into standby ( 30 min – 60 min – 90 min – Off ).
Controls and displays 1 1 9 4 34 6 11 Component c ontrol buttons The main buttons ( , , etc.) are used to control a component after you have s elected 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 ).
2 2 10 Chapter 4 34 6 Connecting your equipment 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.
Connecting your equipment 2 2 11 4 34 6 Connecting the speakers The receiver will work with just two stereo sp eakers (the front speakers in the diagram) but using at least three speakers is recommended, and a complete setup is best for surround sound.
Connecting your equipment 2 2 12 4 34 6 Making cable connections Make sure not to bend the cables over the top of this unit (as shown in the illustration). If th is happens, the magnetic field produced by the transformers in this unit may cause a humming noise from the speakers.
Connecting your equipment 2 2 13 4 34 6 Analog audio cables Use stereo RCA phono cables to connect analog a udio 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.
Connecting your equipment 2 2 14 4 34 6 Connecting a TV and playback components Connecting using HDMI If you have an HDMI or DVI (with HDCP) equipped component (Blu-ray Disc play er, etc.), you can connect it to this receiver using a commercially av ailable HDMI cable.
Connecting your equipment 2 2 15 4 34 6 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.
Connecting your equipment 2 2 16 4 34 6 Connecting antennas Connect the AM loop antenna and the FM wire antenna as shown below. To improve re ception and sound quality, connect external antennas (see Using external antennas below ).
Connecting your equipment 2 2 17 4 34 6 Connecting an iPod This receiver has a dedicated iPod/iPhon e terminal that will allow you to control playback of audio content from your i Pod using the controls of this receiver. Note • An iPod/iPhone can be connected to the receiver.
Connecting your equipment 2 2 18 4 34 6 Plugging in the receiver Only plug in after you have connected all your components to this receiver, including the speakers. Plug the AC pow er cord into a convenient AC po wer outlet. CAUTION • Handle the power cord by the plug.
3 3 19 Chapter 4 34 6 Basic Setup Automatically setting up for surround sound (MCACC) The Auto Multi-Channel ACoustic Calibration (MCACC) setup measures the acoustic characteristics of your listenin g area, taking into account ambient noise, speaker size and distance, and tests for both channel delay, channel l evel and X.
Basic Setup 3 3 20 4 34 6 7 Wait for th e test tones to finish. A progress report is displayed on-screen wh ile the receiver outputs test tones to determine the speakers present in your setup. Try to be as quiet as possible while it’s doing this. • For correct speaker settings, do not adjust the volume during the test tones.
4 4 21 Chapter 4 34 6 Basic playback Playing a source Here are the basic instructions for playing a source (such as a DVD disc) with your home theater system.
Basic playback 4 4 22 4 34 6 • Some DVD players don’t output DTS signals. For more details, refer to the instruction manual supplied with your DVD player . Tip • In order to enjoy the picture and/or sound from devices connec ted to each terminal, select the input by doing the following.
Basic playback 4 4 23 4 34 6 Playing an iPod This receiver has a dedicated iPod terminal that will allow you to control playback of audi o content from your iPod using the controls of this receiver.
Basic playback 4 4 24 4 34 6 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 comp atibi.
Basic playback 4 4 25 4 34 6 Listening to the radio The following steps show yo u ho w to t une in to FM and AM radio broadcasts using the au tomatic (search) and manual (step) tuning functions. Once you are tuned to a station you can memorize the frequency for r ecall later—see Saving station presets below for more on how to do this.
5 5 26 Chapter 4 34 6 Listening to your system Choosing the listening mode This receiver off ers a vari ety of listening modes to accommodate playback of variou s audio formats.
Listening to your system 5 5 27 4 34 6 Using the Adva nced surround The Advanced surround feature creates a variety of surround effects. Try different modes with various soundtracks to see which you like. Note • During ECO mode, the brightness switches between 2 levels.
Listening to your system 5 5 28 4 34 6 Phase Control technology provides coherent sound reproduction through the use of phase matching for an optimal sound image at your listening position. The default setting is on and we recommend leaving Phase Control switched on for all sound sources.
Listening to your system 5 5 29 4 34 6 a. You can change the MIDNIGHT/LOUDNESS options at any time by using MIDNIGHT button. b. You can change th e Sound Re triever feature at any time by using S.RETRIEVER button. c. The default setting when the iPod/USB input is selected is ON .
6 6 30 Chapter 4 34 6 Home Menu Using the Home Menu The following section show s you how to make detailed settings to specify how you’re using th e receiver, and also explains how to fine-tune indivi dual speaker system sett ing s to your liking. Important • The OSD will not appear if you have connected using the HDMI output to yo ur TV.
Home Menu 6 6 31 4 34 6 • Surr – Select LARGE if your surround speakers reproduce bass frequencies effe ctively. Select SMALL to send bass frequencies to the other spea kers or subwoofer. If you didn’t connect surround speakers choose NO (the sound of the surround channels is sent to the other speakers).
Home Menu 6 6 32 4 34 6 Adjust the level of each speaker as the te st 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).
Home Menu 6 6 33 4 34 6 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.
7 7 34 Chapter 4 34 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.
Additional information 7 7 35 4 34 6 Can’t operate the remote control. Replace the batteries ( page 9 ). Operate within 7 m (23 f t.), 30º of t h e remote sen sor ( page 9 ). Remove the obstacle o r operate from anothe r position. Avoid exposing the remote sensor on the front panel to direct light.
Additional information 7 7 36 4 34 6 About iPod/iPhone “Made for iPod” and “Made for iPhone” mean that an electronic accessory has been designed to c onnect specifically to iPod or iPho ne, respectively, and has been certified by the developer to meet Apple performance standards.
Additional information 7 7 37 4 34 6 Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. Dolby, P ro Logic, and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories. Manufactured under license under U.S. Patent Nos: 5,956,674; 5,974,380; 6,226,616; 6,487,535; 7,212,872; 7,333,929; 7,392,195; 7,272,567 & other U.
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