Pioneer SC-LX56 инструкция обслуживания

Operating Instructions AV Receiv er S C-LX 56[...]

2 The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance. The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within an equilateral triangle, is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated “[...]

3 Thank you for buying this Pioneer product. Please read through these operating instructions so you will know how to operate your model properly. Contents 01 Before you start Checking what’s in the box ................................................................................................................................................ [...]

4 10 Controlling the rest of your system About the Remote Setup menu ....................................................................................................................................... 76 Operating multiple receivers .................................................................................................................[...]

5 Flow of settings on the receiver 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 - ily after following the procedure below to make the connections and settings. Required setting item : 1 , 2 , 3 , 4 , 5 , 7 , 9 Setting to be made as neces[...]

6 Checking what’s in the box ............................................................................................................ 7 Our philosophy ................................................................................................................................ 7 Features .....................................................[...]

7 01 Before you start Checking what’s in the box Please check that you’ve received the following supplied accessories: ! Setup microphone (cable: 5 m) ! Remote control unit ! AAA size IEC R03 dry cell batteries (to confirm system operation) x2 ! AM loop antenna ! FM wire antenna ! iPod cable ! MHL cable ! Wireless LAN converter (AS-WL300) — Q[...]

8 01 Before you start % Dolby Pro Logic llz compatible Adding a pair of speakers above the front left and right speakers adds expressiveness in the vertical direction to the previous horizontally-oriented sound field. The height channel strengthens the sound field’s sense of three- dimensionality and air, producing presence and expansion. % Inter[...]

9 01 Before you start Operating range of remote control unit 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 receive[...]

10 Remote control .............................................................................................................................. 11 Display ............................................................................................................................................ 13 Front panel ......................................[...]

11 02 Controls and displays Remote control This section explains how to operate the remote control for the receiver. RECEIVE R D. AC CESS CH LEVE L DIMMER HDMI OUT SLEEP SIGNAL SEL MCACC AU T O/ALC/ DIRECT TH X AU TO S.RTR V ST ANDARD ADV SURR SPEAKER S D.FILT MP X PRESET TUN E PQLS B AND PHAS E Hi-Bit PT Y iP od CTRL HOME MENU FEA TURES TO OLS MEN[...]

12 02 Controls and displays 10 MULTI-ZONE select buttons Switch to perform operations in ZONE 2 and ZONE 3 ( page 72 ). 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 t[...]

13 02 Controls and displays Display HDMI DIGIT AL ANALOG L C R SL SR XL XR XC LFE AU TO DIGIT AL PL US AU TO SURROUND STREAM DIRECT PROL OGIC x Neo: 6 THX AD V .SURROUND ST ANDARD SP AB SLEEP DSD PC M DTS HD ES 96/24 MSTR S.RTRV SOUND UP MI X OV ER MONO dB 2 MUL T I-ZON E S TEREO Tr ueHD TUNED RD S PQLS AL C AT T 2 2 US B VIDE O TV DV D HDMI DV R B[...]

14 02 Controls and displays Front panel MASTER VOLUME STANDBY /O N INPUT SELECTOR i Pod iPhone iPad HDMI ADVANCE D MCAC C FL OF F PHONES SPEAKERS MULTI-ZONE CONTROL ON/OFF MCACC SETUP MIC ENTER TUNE TUNE PRESET PRESET VIDEO PARAMETER AUDIO PARAMETER TUNER EDIT US BH DMI 5 INPUT/ MHL ( ) iPod iPhone iPad AUTO SURR/ALC / STREAM DIREC TH OME THX STAND[...]

15 02 Controls and displays 20 iPod iPhone iPad USB terminals Use to connect your Apple iPod/iPhone/iPad as an audio and video source ( page 36 ), or connect a USB device for audio and photo playback ( page 36 ). 21 HDMI input/MHL connector Use for connection to a compatible HDMI device (Video camera, etc.) ( page 37 ). An MHL-compatible mobile dev[...]

16 Connecting your equipment ......................................................................................................... 17 Rear panel ...................................................................................................................................... 17 Determining the speakers’ application .......................[...]

17 03 Connecting your equipment Connecting your equipment This receiver provides you with many connection possibilities, but it doesn’t have to be difficult. This chapter explains the kinds of components you can connect to make up your home theater system. CAUTION ! Before making or changing the connections, switch off the power and disconnect th[...]

18 03 Connecting your equipment Determining the speakers’ application 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. The terminals to which the speakers should be connected differ accord - ing to the speaker layout/usage pattern. Select[...]

19 03 Connecting your equipment [D] 7.2 channel surround system (Surround back) & ZONE 2 connection (Multi Zone) ! Speaker System setting: 7.1ch + ZONE 2 With these connections you can simultaneously enjoy 7.2-channel surround sound in the main zone with stereo playback on another component in ZONE 2. (The selection of input devices is limited.[...]

20 03 Connecting your equipment Placing the speakers Refer to the chart below for placement of the speakers you intend to connect. L SW 2S W 1 C FHL FWL SL SBL SBR SB SR FWR R FHR 30 30 60 60 60 120 120 ! Place the surround speakers at 120º from the center. If you, (1) use the surround back speaker, and, (2) don’t use the front height speakers /[...]

21 03 Connecting your equipment Bi-amping 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 termi - nals for high and low) and the sound improvement will depend on the k[...]

22 03 Connecting your equipment Installing your speaker system At the very least, front left and right speakers only are necessary. Note that your main surround speakers should always be connected as a pair, but you can connect just one surround back speaker if you like (it must be con - nected to the left surround back terminal). [A] 9.2 channel s[...]

23 03 Connecting your equipment [C] 7.2 channel surround system & Front Bi-amping connection (High quality surround) ! Select ‘ 7.1ch Front Bi-Amp ’ from the Speaker System menu. See Speaker system setting on page 90 to do this. ! When only connecting one surround back speaker, connect it to the SURROUND BACK L (Single) terminals. (Single) [...]

24 03 Connecting your equipment [E] 7.2 channel surround system (Front height/Front wide) & ZONE 2 connection (Multi Zone) ! Select ‘ 7.1ch FH/FW + ZONE 2 ’ from the Speaker System menu. See Speaker system setting on page 90 to do this. (Single) S PEAKERS FRONT CENTER A A RL SURROUND RL SURROUND BA CK RL FR ONT HEIGHT FRONT W IDE / B RL RL [...]

25 03 Connecting your equipment [G] 5.2 channel surround system & ZONE 2/ZONE 3 connection (Multi Zone) ! Select ‘ 5.1ch + ZONE 2+3 ’ from the Speaker System menu. See Speaker system setting on page 90 to do this. (Single) SPEAKER S FRONT CENTE R A A RL SURROUND RL SURROUND BA CK RL FR ONT HEIGHT FRONT W IDE / B RL RL SUBWOOFER 12 SURR O UN[...]

26 03 Connecting your equipment About the video converter The video converter ensures that all video sources are output through the HDMI OUT 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 assigne[...]

27 03 Connecting your equipment Connecting your TV and playback components Connecting using HDMI If you have an HDMI or DVI (with HDCP) equipped component (Blu-ray Disc player (BD), etc.), you can connect it to this receiver using a commercially available HDMI cable. If the TV and playback components support the Control with HDMI feature, the conve[...]

28 03 Connecting your equipment Connecting your DVD player with no HDMI output This diagram shows connections of a TV (with HDMI input) and DVD player (or other playback component with no HDMI output) to the receiver. HDMI BD IN LA N ( 10/10 0 ) OUT 2O UT 1 DC OUTPUT fo r WIRELESS LA N ( OUTPUT 5 V 0.6 A MA X ) OPTICAL COAXIA L ASSIGNABL EA SSIGNAB[...]

29 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 s[...]

30 03 Connecting your equipment ! If your HDD/DVD recorder, BD recorder, etc., is equipped with an HDMI output terminal, we recommend con - necting 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 27 ). HDMI BD IN OUT 2 OUT 1 ASSIGNABL E (CONTROL ) IN 1 ( DVD[...]

31 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. HDMI OUT 2 ASSIGNABL E 1 - 7 I[...]

32 03 Connecting your equipment Connecting additional amplifiers 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. SUBWOOFER 12 SURR O UND SURR BA CK F HEIGHT (Singl[...]

33 03 Connecting your equipment Connecting external antennas To improve FM reception, connect an external FM antenna to FM UNBAL 75 W . ANTENNA AM LOOP FM UN BA L 75 ANTENNA AM LOO P FM UNB AL 75 75 Ω coaxial cable To improve AM reception, connect a 5 m to 6 m length of vinyl-coated wire to the AM LOOP terminals without disconnecting the supplied [...]

34 03 Connecting your equipment 3 Connect a TV monitor to the VIDEO ZONE 2 OUT jack on this receiver. ZONE 2 OUT SUBWOOFER ZONE 2 OUT SUBW OOFER RL AU DIO IN LINE LEVEL INPUT VIDEO IN Sub zone ( ZONE 2 ) Main zone 3 21 MULTI-ZONE setup using speaker terminals (ZONE 2) Either the surround back or the front wide speaker terminals can be used as the s[...]

35 03 Connecting your equipment Secondary MULTI-ZONE setup (ZONE 3) % 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. Z ONE 3 OUT ZONE 3 OUT RL AU DIO IN Sub zone ( ZONE 3 ) Main zone Secondary MULTI-ZONE setup [...]

36 03 Connecting your equipment Connecting optional Bluetooth ADAPTER 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 devic[...]

37 03 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, and photos etc., with charge the battery on the receiver. Use the MHL cable included with the receiver to connect the device. MHL-compatible device USB iP od iPhone iP ad AU [...]

38 03 Connecting your equipment 1 Connect the IR receiver sensor to the IR IN jack on the rear of this receiver. OUT IN 1 IN 2 IR OUT IN 1 IN 2 IR IN IR Closet or shelving unit Non- Pi oneer component IR receiver 2 Connect the IR IN jack of another component to the IR OUT jack on the rear of this receiver to link it to the IR receiver. Please see t[...]

39 Changing the OSD display language (OSD Language) ............................................................... 40 Automatically conducting optimum sound tuning (Full Auto MCACC) .................................... 40 The Input Setup menu ..........................................................................................................[...]

40 04 Basic Setup Changing the OSD display language (OSD Language) 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 OSD display is only displayed when the receiver’s HDMI OUT terminal and the TV’s HDMI input are [...]

41 04 Basic Setup Install the microphone on a stable floor. Placing the microphone on any of the following surfaces may make accurate measurement impossible: ! Sofas or other soft surfaces. ! High places such as tabletops and sofa tops. The Full Auto MCACC display appears once the microphone is connected. Speaker System : 9.1ch FH/FW 1a.Full Auto M[...]

42 04 Basic Setup The Input Setup menu 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 42 ). In this case, you need to tell the receiver what equipment is hooked up to which terminal so the buttons on the[...]

43 04 Basic Setup Operation Mode Setup This receiver is equipped with a great number of functions and settings. The Operation Mode feature is provided for users who find it difficult to master all these functions and settings. One of two settings can be selected for the Operation Mode : Expert and Basic . ! The OSD display is only displayed when th[...]

44 Playing a source ............................................................................................................................. 45 Playing an iPod .............................................................................................................................. 46 Playing a USB device ..................................[...]

45 05 Basic playback Playing a source Here are the basic instructions for playing a source (such as a DVD disc) with your home theater system. INPUT SELECT iPod USB CBL SA TM HL TUNE R ADPT CD TV RECEIVER BDR BD DV DD VR NET HDMI VO LUME RECEIVE R AU TO /ALC / DIRECT RECEIVER 1 1 Switch on your system components and receiver. Start by switching on [...]

46 05 Basic playback Playing an iPod This receiver has the iPod iPhone iPad USB terminal that will allow you to control playback of audio content from your iPod using the controls of this receiver. Here we describe the procedure for playback on an iPod. For playback on a USB device, see Playing a USB device on page 47 . Important ! This receiver is[...]

47 05 Basic playback Playing a USB device 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. ! Pioneer cannot guarantee compatibility (ope[...]

48 05 Basic playback About playable file formats The USB function 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. Music files Category Extension Stream MP3 <a> .mp3 MPEG-1 Audio Layer-3 Sampling frequency 32 kHz, 44.1 kHz, 48 kH[...]

49 05 Basic playback Listening to the radio 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 r[...]

50 05 Basic playback Searching for RDS programs 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. PTY SEARCH shows in the display. 3 Press PRESET +/?[...]

51 05 Basic playback ! If the Bluetooth wireless technology device’s security code is “0000”, there is no need to make the security code setting on the receiver. Press ADPT to set the ADAPTER PORT input, then conduct the pairing operation on the Bluetooth wireless technology device. If pairing is successful, there is no need to performing the[...]

52 Enjoying various types of playback using the listening modes ................................................ 53 Selecting MCACC presets .............................................................................................................. 55 Choosing the input signal ......................................................................[...]

53 06 Listening to your system Enjoying various types of playback using the listening modes Using this receiver, you can listen to any source in surround sound. However, the options available will depend on your speaker setup and the type of source you’re listening to. To play with surround sound, check “ Standard surround sound ”, “ Using [...]

54 06 Listening to your system Using the Home THX modes THX and Home THX are technical standards created by THX Ltd. for cinema and home theater sound. Home THX is designed to make home theater audio sound more like what you hear in a cinema. Different THX options will be available depending on the source and the setting for surround back channel p[...]

55 06 Listening to your system Using Stream Direct Use the Stream Direct modes when you want to hear the truest possible reproduction of a source. All unneces - sary signal processing is bypassed, and you’re left with the pure analog or digital sound source. Processing differs depending on the input signal and whether or not surround back speaker[...]

56 06 Listening to your system Better sound using Phase Control This receiver’s Phase Control feature uses phase correction measures to make sure your sound source arrives at the listening position in phase, preventing unwanted distortion and/or coloring of the sound. Phase Control technology provides coherent sound reproduction through the use o[...]

57 Introduction ................................................................................................................................... 58 Playback with Network functions ................................................................................................ 59 About network playback ............................................[...]

58 07 Playback with NETWORK features Introduction This receiver is equipped with the LAN terminal and you can enjoy the following features by connecting your components to these terminals. Listening to Internet radio stations You can select and listen to your favorite Internet radio station from the list of Internet radio stations created, edited, [...]

59 07 Playback with NETWORK features Playback with Network functions Important ! About one minute is required between turning the power on and completion of startup. ! When you play back audio files, ‘ Connecting... ’ is displayed before playback starts. The display may continue for several seconds depending on the type of file. ! In case a dom[...]

60 07 Playback with NETWORK features 4 Access the special Pioneer Internet radio site from your computer and perform the registration process. http://www.radio-pioneer.com Access the above site and use the access code in step 3 to perform user registration, following the instructions on the screen. 5 Register the desired broadcast stations as your [...]

61 07 Playback with NETWORK features Pioneer is not responsible for any malfunction of the player and/or the NETWORK features due to communica - tion error/malfunctions associated with your network connection and/or your PC, or other connected equipment. Please contact your PC manufacturer or Internet service provider. “Windows Media TM ” is a [...]

62 About the Control with HDMI function ....................................................................................... 63 Making Control with HDMI connections ..................................................................................... 63 HDMI Setup ..................................................................................[...]

63 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 pos - sible 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[...]

64 08 Control with HDMI function Before using synchronization Once you have finished all connections and settings, you must: 1 Put all components into standby mode. 2 Turn the power on for all components, with the power for the TV being turned on last. 3 Choose the HDMI input to which the TV is connected to this receiver, and see if video output fr[...]

65 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 th[...]

66 Setting the Audio options ............................................................................................................ 67 Setting the Video options ............................................................................................................. 69 Switching the speaker terminals ......................................[...]

67 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 ! 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 r[...]

68 09 Using other functions Setting What it does Option(s) LFE (LFE Attenuate) Some audio sources include ultra-low bass tones. Set the LFE attenu - ator as necessary to prevent the ultra-low bass tones from distorting the sound from the speakers. The LFE is not limited when set to 0 dB, which is the recommended value. When set to –5 dB, –10 dB[...]

69 09 Using other functions l ! You can’t use the Virtual Wide mode when the headphones are connected to this receiver or when any of the stereo, Front Stage Surround Advance, Sound Retriever Air or Stream Direct modes is selected. ! You can only use the Virtual Wide mode if the surround speakers are on and the FW setting is set to NO . It can al[...]

70 09 Using other functions Setting What it does Option(s) V.ADJ (Advanced Video Adjust) Sets the optimum picture quality for the type of monitor that is con - nected. Select PDP for plasma displays, LCD for liquid crystal moni - tors, FPJ for front projectors, PRO for professional monitors. If you want to adjust the picture quality settings to you[...]

71 09 Using other functions Setting What it does Option(s) ASP (Aspect) <g> Specifies the aspect ratio when input signals are output at the HDMI output. Make your desired settings while checking each setting on your display (if the image doesn’t match your monitor type, cropping or black bands appear). THROUGH NORMAL a ! If the video pictur[...]

72 09 Using other functions Using the MULTI-ZONE controls The following steps use the front panel controls to adjust the sub zone volume and select sources. See MULTI- ZONE remote controls on page 72 . 1 Press MULTI-ZONE ON/OFF on the front panel. Each press selects a MULTI-ZONE option: ! ZONE 2 ON – Selects your primary ( ZONE 2 ) sub zone ! ZON[...]

73 09 Using other functions Using the sleep timer 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. % Press to the receiver operation mode, then press SLEEP repeatedly to set the sleep [...]

74 09 Using other functions Setting Default Phase Control ON Auto Sound Retriever iPod/USB, INTERNET RADIO, MEDIA SERVER, FAVORITES, ADAPTER PORT input function ON Other input functions OFF Sound Delay 0.0 frame Dual Mono CH1 DRC AUTO SACD Gain 0 dB LFE Attenuate 0 dB Auto delay OFF Digital Safety OFF Effect Level ExtendedStereo 90 Other modes 50 2[...]

75 About the Remote Setup menu .................................................................................................... 76 Operating multiple receivers ........................................................................................................ 76 Setting the remote to control other components ...............................[...]

76 10 Controlling the rest of your system About the Remote Setup menu 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. Setting What it does Preset recall Preset code[...]

77 10 Controlling the rest of your system 4 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 Press RCU SETUP to exit the preset setup mode. Pr[...]

78 10 Controlling the rest of your system Direct function ! Default setting: On You can use the direct function feature to control one component using the remote control while at the same time, using your receiver to playback a different component. This could let you, for example, use the remote control to set up and listen to a CD on the receiver,[...]

79 10 Controlling the rest of your system Controlling components This remote control can control components after entering the proper codes (see Setting the remote to control other components on page 76 for more on this). Use the input function buttons to select the component. RECEIVER D. A CCESS CH LEVEL DIMMER SLEEP SIGNAL SEL SPEAKERS MP X PRESE[...]

80 10 Controlling the rest of your system Audio/Video components Button(s) LD CD/CD-R/SACD MD/DAT TAPE u SOURCE POWER ON/OFF POWER ON/OFF POWER ON/OFF POWER ON/OFF Number buttons numerics numerics numerics — ! /CLR +10 >10/CLEAR CLEAR <a> CLEAR ENTER (CLASS) ENTER DISC/ENTER OPEN/CLOSE <a> ENTER TOP MENU — — MS c — LEGATO LIN[...]

81 Making receiver settings from the Advanced MCACC menu .................................................... 82 Automatic MCACC (Expert) ........................................................................................................... 82 Manual MCACC setup ..................................................................................[...]

82 11 The Advanced MCACC menu Making receiver settings from the Advanced MCACC menu The Advanced MCACC (Multi Channel ACoustic Calibration) system was developed in Pioneer’s laboratories with the aim of making it possible for home users to perform adjustments of the same level as in a studio easily and with high precision. The acoustic characteri[...]

83 11 The Advanced MCACC menu PHONES SPEAKERS MU LT I- ZO NE CO NTROL ON/OFF MCACC SETUP MIC TUNER EDIT USB iPod iPhone iPad AU TO SURR/A LC / STREAM DIREC T ST ANDAR D SURROUND AD VA NCED SURROUND iP od iPhone iP ad DIRECT CO NTRO L BAND 5V 2.1 A HOME THX HDMI 5 INPUT/ MHL ( ) 5V 1 A Microphone T ripod If you have a tripod, use it to place the mic[...]

84 11 The Advanced MCACC menu Manual MCACC setup You can use the settings in the Manual MCACC setup menu to make detailed adjustments when you’re more familiar with the system. Before making these settings, you should have already completed Automatically con - ducting optimum sound tuning (Full Auto MCACC) on page 40 . You only need to make these[...]

85 11 The Advanced MCACC menu Standing Wave ! Default setting: ON / ATT 0.0dB (all filters) Acoustic standing waves occur when, under certain conditions, sound waves from your speaker system resonate mutually with sound waves reflected off the walls in your listening area. This can have a negative effect on the overall sound, especially at certain [...]

86 11 The Advanced MCACC menu 3 If you selected ‘Reverb Measurement’, select EQ ON or EQ OFF, and then START. The following options determine how the reverb characteristics of your listening area are displayed in Reverb View : ! EQ OFF – You will see the reverb characteristics of your listening area without the equalization performed by this [...]

87 11 The Advanced MCACC menu Speaker Distance Use this to display the distance from the different channels to the listening position. See Speaker Distance on page 91 for more on this. 1 Select ‘Speaker Distance’ from the MCACC Data Check menu. 2 When ‘MCACC’ is highlighted, use k / l to select the MCACC preset you want to check. The distan[...]

88 11 The Advanced MCACC menu 4 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. Clearing MCACC presets If y[...]

89 Making receiver settings from the System Setup menu ............................................................ 90 Manual speaker setup ................................................................................................................... 90 Network Setup menu ........................................................................[...]

90 12 The System Setup and Other Setup menus 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.). 1 Press u RECEIVER to switch on the receiver and your TV. Make sure that the TV’s vide[...]

91 12 The System Setup and Other Setup menus 2 Choose the set of speakers that you want to set, then select a speaker size. Use k / l to select the size (and number) of each of the following speakers: ! Front – Select LARGE if your front speakers reproduce bass frequencies effectively, or if you didn’t connect a subwoofer. Select SMALL to send [...]

92 12 The System Setup and Other Setup menus 2 Choose the X-Curve setting you want. 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 guidelines to set the X-Curve according [...]

93 12 The System Setup and Other Setup menus Proxy Hostname / Proxy Port 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. 1 Select ‘IP Address, [...]

94 12 The System Setup and Other Setup menus The Other Setup menu The Other Setup menu is where you can make customized settings to reflect how you are using the receiver. 1 Press on the remote control, then press HOME MENU. A Graphical User Interface (GUI) screen appears on your TV. Use i / j / k / l and ENTER to navigate through the screens and s[...]

95 12 The System Setup and Other Setup menus ! If an update file is provided on the Pioneer website, download it onto your computer. When downloading an update file from the Pioneer website onto your computer, the file will be in ZIP format. Unzip the ZIP file before saving it on the USB memory device. If there are any old downloaded files or downl[...]

96 12 The System Setup and Other Setup menus The low frequency component output from the AUDIO ZONE 2 OUT terminals is cut. When a subwoofer is con - nected in Zone 2, we recommend setting this to “ ON ”. This is only valid when Zone 2 is connected using the AUDIO ZONE 2 OUT terminals. ! OFF (default) – The High Pass Filter function is disabl[...]

97 Troubleshooting ............................................................................................................................ 98 Power .............................................................................................................................................. 98 No sound ..........................................[...]

98 13 FAQ 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. Sometimes the trouble may lie in another component. Investigate the other components and electrical appliances being used. If the trouble cannot be rectified even aft[...]

99 13 FAQ Symptom Remedy No sound from subwoofer. Check that the subwoofer is connected properly, switched on and the volume turned up. If your subwoofer has a sleep function, make sure it is switched off. Make sure that the Subwoofer setting is YES or PLUS (see Speaker Setting on page 90 ). The crossover frequency may be set too low; try setting i[...]

100 13 FAQ ADAPTER PORT terminal Symptom Remedy The Bluetooth wireless technology device cannot be connected or oper - ated. Sound from the Bluetooth wire - less technology device is not emitted or the sound is interrupted. Check that no object that emits electromagnetic waves in the 2.4 GHz band (microwave oven, wireless LAN device or Bluetooth wi[...]

101 13 FAQ Symptom Remedy The various system settings are not stored. Do not pull out the power cord while conducting the settings. (The settings will be stored when both the main zone and sub zone turn off. Turn off all zones before pulling out the power cord.) Certain listening modes or HOME MENU items cannot be selected. When Operation Mode is s[...]

102 13 FAQ Symptom Remedy 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. Depending on the connected source component, it’s possible that it will not work with this receiver (even if it i[...]

103 13 FAQ USB interface Symptoms Causes Remedies The folders/files stored on a USB memory device are not displayed. The folders/files are currently stored in a region other than the FAT (File Allocation Table) region. Store the folders/files in the FAT region. The number of levels in a folder is more than 9. Limit the maximum number of levels in a[...]

104 13 FAQ Symptoms Causes Remedies Audio playback is undesir - ably stopped or disturbed. The audio file currently being played back was not recorded in a format playable on this receiver. Check whether the audio file was recorded in a format sup - ported by this receiver. Check whether the folder has been damaged or corrupted. Note that there are[...]

105 13 FAQ Wireless LAN Network cannot be accessed via wireless LAN. Wireless LAN converter’s power is not on. (Wireless LAN converter’s “Power”, “WPS” and “Wireless” indica - tors are not all lit.) ! Check that the USB cable connecting the wireless LAN converter to the receiver’s DC OUTPUT for WIRELESS LAN terminal is properly co[...]

106 Surround sound formats ............................................................................................................. 107 About THX .................................................................................................................................... 107 About iPod ...................................................[...]

107 14 Additional information Surround sound formats 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. Dolby The Dolby technologies are explained below. See http://www.dolby.com for more detailed information. Manufactured under license from D[...]

108 14 Additional information THX Select2 Plus 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 purchas[...]

109 14 Additional information Windows 7 Windows and the Windows logo are trademarks of the Microsoft group of companies. MHL MHL, the MHL Logo, and Mobile High-Definition Link are trademarks or registered trademarks of MHL LLC in the United States and other countries. Auto Surround, ALC and Stream Direct with different input signal formats The foll[...]

110 14 Additional information 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 (t[...]

111 14 Additional information About messages displayed when using network functions Refer to the following information when you come up with a status message while operating the Network functions. Status messages Descriptions Connection Down The selected category or Internet radio station cannot be accessed. File Format Error Cannot be played back [...]

112 14 Additional information Precautions when using the Wireless LAN converter (AS-WL300) Precautions regarding wavelength ! This wireless LAN converter is designed to prevent other persons from eavesdropping on the transmitted sig - nals, but precautions should nonetheless be taken against the chance that other persons’ could intercept and list[...]

113 14 Additional information Declaration of Conformity with regard to the R&TTE Directive 1999/5/EC Indoor Use Only Utiliser à l’intérieur seulement Manufacture r: PIONEER CORPORA TION 1-1, Shin -o gura, Saiwai-ku, Kawasaki-shi, Kanagawa 212-0031, Japan EU Re presentative’s: Pioneer Europe NV Haven 1087, Keetberglaan 1, 9120 Melsele, Bel[...]

114 14 Additional information Glossary Audio formats/Decoding Dolby The Dolby technologies are explained below. See http://www.dolby.com for more detailed information. Dolby Digital Dolby Digital is a multichannel digital audio coding system widely used in cinemas, and in the home for DVD and digital broadcast soundtracks. Dolby TrueHD Dolby TrueHD[...]

115 14 Additional information Auto Sound Retriever The Auto Sound Retriever feature employs DSP technology to restore sound pressure and smooth jagged arti - facts left over after compression. With some audio inputs, the Sound Retriever effect is automatically optimized based on the bitrate information of the contents that have been input to achiev[...]

116 14 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 connec[...]

117 14 Additional information Features index Operation Mode See Operation Mode Setup on page 43 . AVNavigator See About using AVNavigator (included CD-ROM) on page 9 . Full Auto MCACC See Automatically conducting optimum sound tuning (Full Auto MCACC) on page 40 . Automatic MCACC (Expert) See Automatic MCACC (Expert) on page 82 . Manual MCACC setup[...]

118 14 Additional information Specifications Amplifier section Multi channel simultaneous power output (1 kHz, 1 %, 8 W ) 9 ch total ............................................................................................................................................................. 720 W Rated power output (1 kHz, 6 W , 1 %) Front .........[...]

119 14 Additional information Preset code list You should have no problem controlling a component if you find the manufacturer in this list, but please note that there are cases where codes for the manufacturer in the list will not work for the model that you are using. There are also cases where only certain functions may be controllable after ass[...]

120 14 Additional information 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 N[...]

121 14 Additional information BD If operations are not possible using the preset codes below, you may be able to conduct operations with the preset codes for the DVD , DVR (BDR, HDR) . Pioneer 2034, 2192, 2255, 2258, 2259, 2260, 2281 Denon 2310, 2311, 2312 Hitachi 2307, 2308, 2309 JVC 2290, 2291, 2293, 2294, 2295, 2296 LG 2286, 2287 Marantz 2302, 2[...]

122 14 Additional information Satellite Set Top Box Pioneer 6220, 6219, 6204 @sat 6251 @Sky 6238 ABsat 6180 Acoustic Solutions 6217 ADB 6174 Akai 6214 Akura 6228 Alba 6176, 6200, 6180, 6217 Allsat 6214 Alltech 6180 Allvision 6252, 6238, 6199 Amitronica 6180 Ampere 6256, 6261 Amstrad 6202, 6243, 6256, 6261, 6236, 6180 Anglo 6180 Ankaro 6180 Ansonic [...]

123 14 Additional information 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 Techn[...]

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