Pioneer VSX-321-K-P

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AUDIO/VIDEO MULTI-CHANNEL RECEIVER
VSX-321-K-P
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CAUTION:
TO PREVENT THE RISK OF ELECTRIC
SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR
BACK). NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS
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SERVICE PERSONNEL.
CAUTION
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
DO NOT OPEN
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WARNING
To prevent a fire hazard, do not place any naked flame
sources (such as a lighted candle) on the equipment.
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VENTILATION CAUTION
When installing this unit, make sure to leave space
around the unit for ventilation to improve heat radiation
(at least 20 cm at top, 10 cm at rear, and 10 cm at each
side).
WARNING
Slots and openings in the cabinet are provided for
ventilation to ensure reliable operation of the product,
and to protect it from overheating. To prevent fire
hazard, the openings should never be blocked or
covered with items (such as newspapers, table-cloths,
curtains) or by operating the equipment on thick carpet
or a bed.
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Operating Environment
Operating environment temperature and humidity:
+5 C to +35 C (+41 F to +95 F); less than 85 %RH
(cooling vents not blocked)
Do not install this unit in a poorly ventilated area, or in
locations exposed to high humidity or direct sunlight (or
strong artificial light)
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WARNING
This equipment is not waterproof. To prevent a fire or
shock hazard, do not place any container filled with
liquid near this equipment (such as a vase or flower
pot) or expose it to dripping, splashing, rain or
moisture.
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WARNING
Before plugging in for the first time, read the following
section carefully.
The voltage of the available power supply differs
according to country or region. Be sure that the
power supply voltage of the area where this unit
will be used meets the required voltage (e.g., 230 V
or 120 V) written on the rear panel.
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This product is for general household purposes. Any
failure due to use for other than household purposes
(such as long-term use for business purposes in a
restaurant or use in a car or ship) and which requires
repair will be charged for even during the warranty
period.
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If the AC plug of this unit does not match the AC
outlet you want to use, the plug must be removed
and appropriate one fitted. Replacement and
mounting of an AC plug on the power supply cord of
this unit should be performed only by qualified
service personnel. If connected to an AC outlet, the
cut-off plug can cause severe electrical shock. Make
sure it is properly disposed of after removal.
The equipment should be disconnected by removing
the mains plug from the wall socket when left unused
for a long period of time (for example, when on
vacation).
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CAUTION
The STANDBY/ON switch on this unit will not
completely shut off all power from the AC outlet.
Since the power cord serves as the main disconnect
device for the unit, you will need to unplug it from the
AC outlet to shut down all power. Therefore, make
sure the unit has been installed so that the power
cord can be easily unplugged from the AC outlet in
case of an accident. To avoid fire hazard, the power
cord should also be unplugged from the AC outlet
when left unused for a long period of time (for
example, when on vacation).
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Information for users on collection and disposal of old equipment and used batteries
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that used electrical and electronic products and batteries should not be mixed with
general household waste.
For proper treatment, recovery and recycling of old products and used batteries,
please take them to applicable collection points in accordance with your national
legislation.
By disposing of these products and batteries correctly, you will help to save valuable
resources and prevent any potential negative effects on human health and the
environment which could otherwise arise from inappropriate waste handling.
For more information about collection and recycling of old products and batteries,
please contact your local municipality, your waste disposal service or the point of sale
where you purchased the items.
These symbols are only valid in the European Union.
For countries outside the European Union:
If you wish to discard these items, please contact your local authorities or dealer and
ask for the correct method of disposal.
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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. After you
have finished reading the instructions, put them away in a safe place for future reference.
Contents
Before you start . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Checking whats in the box . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Installing the receiver . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Flow of settings on the receiver. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
01 Controls and displays
Front panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Display. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Remote control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Loading the batteries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Operating range of remote control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
02 Connecting your equipment
Placing the speakers. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Hints on the speaker placement. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Connecting the speakers. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Connect the surround back speakers. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Making cable connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
HDMI cables . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
About HDMI . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Analog audio cables. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Digital audio cables . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Video cables. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
About video outputs connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Connecting a TV and playback components . . . . . . . . . . 14
Connecting using HDMI . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Connecting your component with no
HDMI terminal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Connecting a satellite receiver or other digital
set-top box. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Connecting other audio components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Connecting antennas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Using external antennas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Plugging in the receiver . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
03 Basic playback
Canceling the demo display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Playing a source. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Selecting the audio input signal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Listening to the radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Improving FM sound . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Saving station presets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Listening to station presets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Naming preset stations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
An introduction to RDS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Searching for RDS programs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Displaying RDS information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Making an audio recording. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
04 Listening to your system
Choosing the listening mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Auto playback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Listening in surround sound . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Using the Advanced surround . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Using Stream Direct . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Using the Sound Retriever . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Better sound using Phase Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Using surround back channel processing . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Setting the Up Mix function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Setting the Audio options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
05 The System Setup menu
Using the System Setup menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
The Speaker Setup menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Speaker Setting. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Crossover Network . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Channel Level . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Speaker Distance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
The Auto Power Down menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
The FL Demo Mode menu. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
06 ARC (Audio Return Channel) function
ARC Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Before starting ARC operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
07 Additional information
Troubleshooting. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
General . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
HDMI . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Important information regarding the HDMI
connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Resetting the main unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Cleaning the unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
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Before you start
Checking whats in the box
Please check that youve received the following supplied
accessories:
Remote control
AAA size IEC R03 dry cell batteries (to confirm system
operation) x2
AM loop antenna
FM wire antenna
Power cord
Warranty card
Quick start guide
These operating instructions (CD-ROM)
Installing the receiver
When installing this unit, make sure to put it on a level
and stable surface.
Dont install it on the following places:
on a color TV (the screen may distort)
near a cassette deck (or close to a device that gives off a
magnetic field). This may interfere with the sound.
in direct sunlight
in damp or wet areas
in extremely hot or cold areas
in places where there is vibration or other movement
in places that are very dusty
in places that have hot fumes or oils (such as a kitchen)
Flow of settings on the
receiver
The unit is a full-fledged AV receiver equipped with an
abundance of functions and terminals. It can be used easily
after following the procedure below to make the connections
and settings.
The colors of the steps indicate the following:
Required setting item
Setting to be made as necessary
1 Connecting the speakers
Where you place the speakers will have a big effect on the
sound.
Placing the speakers (page 10)
Connecting the speakers (page 11)
2 Connecting the components

For surround sound, youll want to hook up using a digital
connection from the Blu-ray Disc/DVD player to the
receiver.
About video outputs connection (page 13)
Connecting a TV and playback components (page 14)
Connecting antennas (page 15)
Plugging in the receiver (page 16)
3 Power On
Make sure youve set the video input on your TV to this
receiver. Check the manual that came with the TV if you
dont know how to do this.
4 The FL Demo Mode menu (page 26)

(When you dont want the demo display to show on the
front panel display.)
Using the Audio Return Channel function (page 27)
(When the connected TV supports the HDMI Audio
Return Channel function.)
5 Playing a source (page 17)

Selecting the audio input signal (page 17)
Choosing the listening mode (page 21)
6 Adjusting the sound as desired

Using the Sound Retriever (page 22)
Better sound using Phase Control (page 22)
Using surround back channel processing (page 23)
Setting the Up Mix function (page 23)
Setting the Audio options (page 23)
The Speaker Setup menu (page 25)
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Chapter 1:
Controls and displays
Front panel
1 INPUT SELECTOR dial
Selects an input source (page 17).
2 Receiver control buttons
SPEAKERS Use to change the speaker system on or off.
When the SP OFF is selected, no sound is output from the
speakers connected to this receiver.
DIMMER Dims or brightens the display. The brightness
can be controlled in four steps.
DISPLAY Switches the display of this unit. The listening
mode, sound volume or input name can be checked by
selecting an input source.
3 Character display
See Display on page 7.
4 Tuner control buttons
BAND Switches between AM, FM ST (stereo) and FM
MONO radio bands (page 18).
TUNER EDIT Use with TUNE /, PRESET / and
ENTER to memorize and name stations for recall
(page 18).
TUNE / Used to find radio frequencies (page 18).
PRESET / Use to select preset radio stations
(page 19).
5 Remote sensor
Receives the signals from the remote control (see Operating
range of remote control on page 9).
6 HDMI indicator
Blinks when connecting an HDMI-equipped component;
lights when the component is connected (page 14).
7 MASTER VOLUME dial
8 STANDBY/ON
9 PHONES jack
Use to connect headphones. When the headphones are
connected, there is no sound output from the speakers. The
listening mode when the sound is heard from the headphone
can be selected only from PHONES SURR, STEREO or
STEREO ALC mode.
10 Listening mode buttons
AUTO SURROUND/STREAM DIRECT Switches
between Auto surround mode (page 21) and Stream
Direct playback (page 22).
ALC/STANDARD SURR Press for standard decoding
and to switch between the modes of 2 Pro Logic II, 2
Pro Logic IIx and NEO:6, and the Auto level control stereo
mode (page 21).
ADVANCED SURROUND Switches between the
various surround modes (page 22).
STEREO Press to select stereo playback (page 21).
AUDIO/ VIDEO MULTI- CHANNEL RECEIVER
MASTER
VOLUME
STANDBY/ ON
INPUT
SELECTOR
STEREO
SOUND
RETRIEVER
ADVANCED
SURROUND
PHONES
SPEAKERS DIMMER DISPLAY BAND TUNER EDIT TUNE PRESET ENTER
HDMI
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ALC/
STANDARD SURR
AUTO SURROUND/
STREAMDIRECT
1 3 4
8 9 11 10
6 2 7 5
12 13 14 15 16 14
19 20 21 22 22 24 23
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11 SOUND RETRIEVER
Press to restore CD quality sound to compressed audio
sources (page 22).
Display
12 PHASE
Lights when the Phase Control is switched on (page 22).
13 AUTO
Lights when the Auto Surround feature is switched on
(page 21).
14 Tuner indicators
RDS Lights when an RDS broadcast is received
(page 19).
ST Lights when a stereo FM broadcast is being received
in auto stereo mode (page 18).
TUNE Lights when a normal broadcast channel.
PRESET Shows when a preset radio station is registered
or called.
MEM Blinks when a radio station is registered.
kHz/MHz Lights when the character display is showing
the currently received AM/FM broadcast frequency.
15 Speaker indicators
Shows if the speaker system is on or not (page 6).
SPA means the speakers are switched on.
SP means the speakers are switched off.
16 Sleep timer indicator
Lights when the receiver is in sleep mode (page 8).
17 PRESET information or input signal indicator
Shows the preset number of the tuner or the input signal
type, etc.
18 Character display
Displays various system information.
19 DTS indicators
DTS Lights when a source with DTS encoded audio
signals is detected.
HD Lights when a source with DTS-EXPRESS or DTS-
HD encoded audio signals is detected.
ES Lights to indicate DTS-ES decoding.
96/24 Lights when a source with DTS 96/24 encoded
audio signals is detected.
NEO:6 When one of the NEO:6 modes of the receiver is
on, this lights to indicate NEO:6 processing (page 21).
20 Dolby Digital indicators
2D Lights when a Dolby Digital encoded signal is
detected.
2D+ Lights when a source with Dolby Digital Plus
encoded audio signals is detected.
2HD Lights when a source with Dolby TrueHD
encoded audio signals is detected.
EX Lights to indicate Dolby Digital EX decoding.
2PLII(x) Lights to indicate 2 Pro Logic II/2 Pro Logic
IIx decoding (see Listening in surround sound on page 21
for more on this).
21 ADV.S.
Lights when one of the Advanced Surround modes has been
selected (see Using the Advanced surround on page 22 for
more on this).
22 SIGNAL SELECT indicators
DIGITAL Lights when a digital audio signal is selected.
Blinks when a digital audio signal is selected and
selected audio input is not provided.
HDMI Lights when an HDMI signal is selected. Blinks
when an HDMI signal is selected and selected HDMI
input is not provided.
23 Up Mix/DIMMER indicator
Lights when the Up Mix function is set to ON (page 23). Also,
lights when DIMMER is set to off.
24 DIR.
Lights when the DIRECT or PURE DIRECT mode is switched
on (page 22).
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Remote control
As for operating other devices, the remote control codes for
the Pioneer products are preset. The settings cannot be
changed.
1 SLEEP
Press to change the amount of time before the receiver
switches into standby (30 min 60 min 90 min Off). You
can check the remaining sleep time at any time by pressing
SLEEP once.
2 RECEIVER
Switches the receiver between standby and on.
3
Switches the remote to control the receiver (used to select
the white commands above the number buttons
(MIDNIGHT, etc)). Also use this button to set up surround
sound (page 25) or Audio parameters (page 23).
4 INPUT SELECT
Use to select the input source (page 17).
5 Input function buttons
Use to select the input source to this receiver (page 17). This
will enable you to control other Pioneer components with the
remote control.
ADAPTER, PORTABLE button is not used with this
receiver.
6 Receiver control buttons
PHASE Press to switch on/off Phase Control (page 22).
S.RETRIEVER Press to restore CD quality sound to
compressed audio sources (page 22).
SIGNAL SEL Press to select the audio input signal of the
component to play back (page 17).
7 Listening mode buttons
AUTO/DIRECT Switches between Auto surround mode
(page 21) and Stream Direct playback (page 22).
STEREO Press to select stereo playback (page 21).
ALC/STANDARD Press for standard decoding and to
switch between the modes of 2 Pro Logic II, 2 Pro
Logic IIx and NEO:6, and the Auto level control stereo
mode (page 21).
ADV SURR Switches between the various surround
modes (page 22).
Press BD first to access:
BD MENU* Displays the disc menu of Blu-ray Discs.
8 System Setup and component control buttons
The following button controls can be accessed after you have
selected the corresponding input function button (BD, DVD,
etc.).
Press first to access:
AUDIO PARAMETER Use to access the Audio options
(page 23).
SETUP Press to access the System Setup menu
(page 25).
RETURN Confirm and exit the current menu screen.
Press BD, DVD or DVR/BDR first to access:
TOP MENU Displays the disc top menu of a Blu-ray
Disc/DVD.
HOME MENU Displays the HOME MENU screen.
RETURN Confirm and exit the current menu screen.
MENU Displays the TOOLS menu of Blu-ray Disc player.
Press TUNER first to access:
TUNER EDIT Memorizes stations for recall (page 18),
also used to change the name (page 19).
BAND Switches between AM, FM ST (stereo) and FM
MONO radio bands (page 18).
PTY SEARCH Use to search for RDS program types
(page 19).
9 /// (TUNE /, PRESET /), ENTER
Use the arrow buttons when setting up your surround sound
system (page 25). Also used to control Blu-ray Disc/DVD
menus/options.
Use TUNE / can be used to find radio frequencies and
PRESET / can be used to select preset radio stations
(page 19).
10 Component control buttons
The main buttons (, , etc.) are used to control a
component after you have selected it using the input function
buttons.
The controls above these buttons can be accessed after you
have selected the corresponding input function button (BD,
DVD, DVR/BDR and CD). These buttons also function as
described below.
BD DVD
INPUT SELECT
SOURCE SLEEP
TV
CONTROL
DIMMER
TV
INPUT
1
4
7
MIDNIGHT
HDD
CH
RECEIVER
DVR/BDR CD CD-R
ADAPTER TUNER PORTABLE
PHASE SIGNAL SEL S.RETRIEVER
BD MENU
ENTER
ADV SURR
AUTO/
DIRECT
VOL
+10
2
5
8
SPEAKERS LEV
LEV
SB CH
DISP
CLR
TEST TONE
DVD
3
6
9
0 ENTER
CH
CH
CH SELECT
VCR
SHIFT
MUTE
RETURN
AUDIO
PARAMETER
TUNER EDIT
TOOLS
MASTER
VOLUME
BAND
MENU
HOME
MENU
SETUP
PTY SEARCH
TRE BASS
TOP
MENU
RECEIVER
TUNE
TUNE
P
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P
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RECEIVER DTV/TV
ALC/
STANDARD STEREO
1
2
12
13
14
15
16
3
4
6
5
7
8
9
10
11
17
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Press first to access:
BASS /+, TRE /+ Use to adjust Bass or Treble.
These controls are disabled when the listening mode is
set to DIRECT or PURE DIRECT.
When the front speaker is set at SMALL in the Speaker
Setting and the Crossover Network is set above 150 Hz,
the subwoofer channel level will be adjusted by
pressing BASS /+ (page 25).
11 Number buttons and other component controls
Use the number buttons to directly select a radio frequency
(page 18) or the tracks on a CD, etc. There are other buttons
that can be accessed after is pressed. (For
example MIDNIGHT, etc.)
HDD*, DVD*, VCR* These buttons switch between the
hard disk, DVD and VCR controls for HDD/DVD/VCR
recorders.
SB CH Press to select ON, AUTO or OFF the surround
back channel (page 23).
CH SELECT Press repeatedly to select a channel, then
use LEV +/ to adjust the level (page 26).
LEV +/ Use to adjust the channel level.
MIDNIGHT Switches to Midnight or Loudness listening
(page 23).
SPEAKERS Use to change the speaker system on or off.
When the SP OFF is selected, no sound is output from the
speakers connected to this receiver.
DIMMER Dims or brightens the display. The brightness
can be controlled in four steps.
12 SOURCE
Turns on or off the power of the Pioneer DVD/DVR units when
BD, DVD, DVR/BDR or CD is selected using the input
function buttons.
13 TV CONTROL buttons
These buttons can control only be used with Pioneer TVs.
Use to turn on/off the power of the TV.
INPUT Use to select the TV input signal.
CH +/ Use to select channels.
VOL +/ Use to adjust the volume on your TV.
DTV/TV* Switches between the DTV and analog TV
input modes for Pioneer TVs.
14 MASTER VOLUME +/
Use to set the listening volume.
15 MUTE
Mutes/unmutes the sound.
16 DISP
Switches the display of this unit. The listening mode, sound
volume or input name can be checked by selecting an input
source.
17 SHIFT
Press to access the boxed commands (above the buttons)
on the remote. These buttons are marked with an asterisk (*)
in this section.
Loading the batteries
The batteries included with the unit are to check initial
operations; they may not last over a long period. We
recommend using alkaline batteries that have a longer life.
CAUTION
Incorrect use of batteries may result in such hazards as
leakage and bursting. Observe the following precautions:
-Never use new and old batteries together.
-Insert the plus and minus sides of the batteries properly
according to the marks in the battery case.
-Batteries with the same shape may have different
voltages. Do not use different batteries together.
-When disposing of used batteries, please comply with
governmental regulations or environmental public
instructions rules that apply in your country or area.
-Do not use or store batteries in direct sunlight or other
excessively hot place, such as inside a car or near a
heater. This can cause batteries to leak, overheat,
explode or catch fire. It can also reduce the life or
performance of batteries.
WARNING
Store the batteries out of the reach of children and infants. If
accidentally swallowed, contact a doctor immediately.
Operating range of remote control
The remote control may not work properly if:
There are obstacles between the remote control and the
receivers 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.
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Chapter 2:
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.
Further, by using an external amplifier, you can connect the left and right surround back
speakers (SBL/SBR) to boost your system up to a 7.1 ch surround system.
You can also connect one surround back speaker (SB) and enjoy a 6.1 ch surround system.
To achieve the best possible surround sound, install your speakers as shown below.
a. This layout is available only when the additional amplifier is connected to the unit and the
surround back speakers are connected to the amplifier. For details, see Connect the surround back
speakers on page 11.
Hints on the speaker placement
Where you put your speakers in the room has a big effect on the quality of the sound. The
following guidelines should help you to get the best sound from your system.
The subwoofer can be placed on the floor. Ideally, the other speakers should be at about
ear-level when youre listening to them. Putting the speakers on the floor (except the
subwoofer), or mounting them very high on a wall is not recommended.
For the best stereo effect, place the front speakers 2 m to 3 m apart, at equal distance from
the TV.
If youre going to place speakers around your CRT TV, use shielded speakers or place the
speakers at a sufficient distance from your CRT TV.
If youre using a center speaker, place the front speakers at a wider angle. If not, place
them at a narrower angle.
Place the center speaker above or below the TV so that the sound of the center channel is
localized at the TV screen. Also, make sure the center speaker does not cross the line
formed by the leading edge of the front left and right speakers.
It is best to angle the speakers towards the listening position. The angle depends on the
size of the room. Use less of an angle for bigger rooms.
Surround and surround back speakers should be positioned 60 cm to 90 cm higher than
your ears and titled slight downward. Make sure the speakers dont face each other. For
DVD-Audio, the speakers should be more directly behind the listener than for home
theater playback.
If the surround speakers cannot be set directly to the side of the listening position with a
7.1-channel system, the surround effect can be enhanced by turning off the Up Mix
function (see Setting the Up Mix function on page 23).
Try not to place the surround speakers farther away from the listening position than the
front and center speakers. Doing so can weaken the surround sound effect.
CAUTION
Make sure that all speakers are securely installed. This not only improves sound quality,
but also reduces the risk of damage or injury resulting from speakers being knocked over
or falling in the event of external shocks such as earthquakes.
Important
To connect the surround back speakers, an additional amplifier is required. Connect the
additional amplifier to the SURR BACK PRE OUT outputs of this unit and connect the
surround back speakers to the additional amplifier (see Connect the surround back
speakers on page 11).
120
120
SL
L
SW
C
R
SR
120
120
SL
L
SW
C
R
SR
SB
90
90
60
SL
L
SW
C
R
SR
SBL
SBR
5.1 channel surround system:
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Connecting the speakers
The receiver will work with just two stereo speakers (the front speakers in the diagram) but
using at least three speakers is recommended, and a complete setup is best for surround
sound.
Make sure you connect the speaker on the right to the right (R) terminal and the speaker on
the left to the left (L) terminal. Also make sure the positive and negative (+/) terminals on the
receiver match those on the speakers.
Be sure to complete all connections before connecting this unit to the AC power source.
Bare wire connections
CAUTION
These speaker terminals carry HAZARDOUS LIVE voltage. To prevent the risk of electric
shock when connecting or disconnecting the speaker cables, disconnect the power cord
before touching any uninsulated parts.
Make sure that all the bare speaker wire is inserted fully into the speaker terminal. If any
of the bare speaker wire touches the back panel it may cause the power to cut off as a
safety measure.
Connect the surround back speakers
Connect the SURR BACK PRE OUT outputs of the unit and additional amplifier to add a
surround back speaker.
You can use the additional amplifier on the surround back channel pre-outs for a single
speaker as well. In this case plug the amplifier into the left (L (Single)) terminal only.
1 Push open the tabs and insert exposed
wire.
2 Release the tabs.
1 2
HDMI
VIDEO L
R
R
L
COAXIAL
AUDIO
SPEAKERS
ANTENNA
OPTICAL ASSIGNABLE OUT
A
CD-R/TAPE
OUT
SURRBACK
PREOUT
L
R
(Single)
(CD-R/TAPE)
IN CD/SAT
MONITOR
OUT
CD/SAT
DVD
IN
TV
IN
IN
DVD
DVR/BDRIN DVDIN BDIN CD/SAT
(TV)
IN 1 IN 1
FM
UNBAL
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AMLOOP
FRONT CENTER SURROUND SUBWOOFER
R L R L
ANALOG R L
AUDIOIN
SPEAKERR SPEAKERL
Center
Surround right
Front right Front left
Subwoofer
Surround left
Surround back
right
Surround back
left
Surround back channel amplifier
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Making cable connections
Make sure not to bend the cables over the top of this unit. If
this happens, the magnetic field produced by the
transformers in this unit may cause a humming noise from
the speakers.
Important
Before making or changing connections, switch off the
power and disconnect the power cord from the AC outlet.
Before unplugging the power cord, switch the power into
standby.
HDMI cables
Both video and sound signals can be transmitted
simultaneously with one cable. If connecting the player and
the TV via this receiver, for both connections, use HDMI
cables.
Be careful to connect the terminal in the proper direction.
Note
Set the HDMI parameter in Setting the Audio options on
page 23 to THRU (THROUGH) and set the input signal in
Selecting the audio input signal on page 17 to HDMI, if you
want to hear HDMI audio output from your TV (no sound
will be heard from this receiver).
If the video signal does not appear on your TV, try
adjusting the resolution settings on your component or
display. Note that some components (such as video game
units) have resolutions that may not be displayed. In this
case, use a (analog) composite connection.
When the video signal from the HDMI is 480i, 480p, 576i
or 576p, Multi Ch PCM sound and HD sound cannot be
received.
About HDMI
The HDMI connection transfers uncompressed digital video,
as well as almost every kind of digital audio that the
connected component is compatible with, including DVD-
Video, DVD-Audio, Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby TrueHD, DTS-
HD Master Audio (see below for limitations), Video CD/Super
VCD and CD.
This receiver incorporates High-Definition Multimedia
Interface (HDMI
) technology.
This receiver supports the functions described below through
HDMI connections.
Digital transfer of uncompressed video (contents
protected by HDCP (1080p/24, 1080p/60, etc.))
3D signal transfer
Deep Color signal transfer
x.v.Color signal transfer
Audio Return Channel
(see ARC (Audio Return Channel) function on page 27)
Input of multi-channel linear PCM digital audio signals
(192 kHz or less) for up to 8 channels
Input of the following digital audio formats:
Dolby Digital, Dolby Digital Plus, DTS, High bitrate
audio (Dolby TrueHD, DTS-HD Master Audio), DVD-
Audio, CD, Video CD, Super VCD.
Note
Use a High Speed HDMI
cable. If HDMI cable other than

a High Speed HDMI
cable is used, it may not work

properly.
When an HDMI cable with a built-in equalizer is
connected, it may not operate properly.
3D, Deep Color, x.v.Color signal transfer and Audio
Return Channel are only possible when connected to a
compatible component.
HDMI format digital audio transmissions require a longer
time to be recognized. Due to this, interruption in the
audio may occur when switching between audio formats
or beginning playback.
Turning on/off the device connected to this units HDMI
OUT terminal during playback, or disconnecting/
connecting the HDMI cable during playback, may cause
noise or interrupted audio.
HDMI, the HDMI Logo and High-Definition Multimedia
Interface are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI
Licensing, LLC in the United States and other countries.
x.v.Color and are trademarks of Sony
Corporation.
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Analog audio cables
Use stereo RCA phono cables to connect analog audio
components. These cables are typically red and white, and
you should connect the red plugs to R (right) terminals and
white plugs to L (left) terminals.
Digital audio cables
Commercially available coaxial digital audio cables or optical
cables should be used to connect digital components to this
receiver.
Note
When connecting optical cables, be careful when
inserting the plug not to damage the shutter protecting
the optical socket.
When storing optical cable, coil loosely. The cable may be
damaged if bent around sharp corners.
You can also use a standard RCA video cable for coaxial
digital connections.
Video cables
Standard RCA video cables
These cables are the most common type of video connection
and are used to connect to the composite video terminals.
The yellow plugs distinguish them from cables for audio.
About video outputs connection
This receiver is not loaded with a video converter. When you
use HDMI cables for connecting to the input device, the
same cables should be used for connecting to the TV.
The signals input from the analog (composite) video inputs of
this unit will not be output from the HDMI OUT.
L
R
A
U
D
IO
White (Left)
Red (Right)
C
O
A
X
IA
L
IN
O
P
TIC
A
L
IN
Coaxial digital
audio cable
Optical cable
V
ID
E
O
Yellow
VIDEO
VIDEO
IN
IN
HDMI
MONITOR
OUT
HDMI
OUT
Terminal for connection with source device
Terminal for connection with TV monitor
Playback
component
TV
Video signals can be output.
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Connecting a TV and playback components
Connecting using HDMI
If you have an HDMI or DVI (with HDCP) equipped component (Blu-ray Disc player, etc.), you
can connect it to this receiver using a commercially available HDMI cable.
The following connection/setting is required to listen to the sound of the TV over this
receiver.
-If the TV does not support the HDMI Audio Return Channel function, connect the receiver
and TV with audio cables (as shown).
-If the TV supports the HDMI Audio Return Channel function, the sound of the TV is input
to the receiver via the HDMI terminal, so there is no need to connect an audio cable. In
this case, set ARC at HDMI SET to ON (see ARC Setup on page 27).
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.
Note
In order to listen to the audio from the DVD player that is connected to this receiver using
a coaxial cable, first, switch to the DVD input, then press SIGNAL SEL to choose the audio
signal C1 (COAXIAL1) (see Selecting the audio input signal on page 17).
HDMI
VIDEO L
R
R
L
COAXIAL
AUDIO
SPEAKERS
ANTENNA
A
CD-R/TAPE
OUT
SURRBACK
PREOUT
L
R
(Single)
(CD-R/TAPE)
IN CD/SAT
MONITOR
OUT
CD/SAT
DVD
IN
TV
IN
IN
DVD
(TV)
IN 1 IN 1
FM
UNBAL
75
AMLOOP
FRONT CENTER SURRO
R R L
HDMI IN
HDMI OUT
R L
DIGITALAUDIOOUT ANALOGAUDIOOUT
OPTICAL
Select one
HDMI/DVI-
compatible TV
HDMI/DVI-compatible
Blu-ray Disc player
If the TV does not support the HDMI
Audio Return Channel function, this
connection is required to listen to the
TV sound over the receiver.
HDMI
VIDEO L
R
R
L
COAXIAL
AUDIO
SPEAKERS
ANTENNA
A
CD-R/TAPE
OUT
SURRBACK
PREOUT
L
R
(Single)
(CD-R/ TAPE)
IN CD/SAT
MONITOR
OUT
CD/SAT
DVD
IN
TV
IN
IN
DVD
(TV)
IN 1 IN 1
FM
UNBAL
75
AMLOOP
FRONT CENTER SURROUND
R L R L
R L
OPTICAL
R L
COAXIAL
VIDEOIN
VIDEOOUT
Select one
TV
DVD player
Select one
This connection is
required in order to
listen to the sound of
the TV over the
receiver.
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Connecting a satellite receiver or other digital
set-top box
Satellite and cable receivers, and terrestrial digital TV tuners
are all examples of so-called set-top boxes.
If the set-top box or video component also has an HDMI
output, you can connect this too. See Connecting using
HDMI on page 14 for more on this.
Note
In order to listen to the audio from the source component
that is connected to this receiver using a coaxial cable or
an optical cable, first, switch to the CD/SAT, then press
SIGNAL SEL to choose the audio signal C1 (COAXIAL1) or
O1 (OPTICAL1) (see Selecting the audio input signal on
page 17).
Connecting other audio components
The number and kind of connections depends on the kind of
component youre connecting. Follow the steps below to
connect a CD-R, MD, DAT, tape recorder or other audio
component.
Note that you must connect digital components to analog
audio jacks if you want to record to/from digital
components (like an MD) to/from analog components.
Note
In order to listen to the audio from the CD player that is
connected to this receiver using an optical cable, first,
switch to the CD-R input, then press SIGNAL SEL to
choose the audio signal O1 (OPTICAL1) (see Selecting the
audio input signal on page 17).
Connecting antennas
Connect the AM loop antenna and the FM wire antenna as
shown below. To improve reception and sound quality,
connect external antennas (see Using external antennas on
page 16).
1 Push open the tabs, then insert one wire fully into each
terminal, then release the tabs to secure the AM antenna
wires.
2 Fix the AM loop antenna to the attached stand.
To fix the stand to the antenna, bend in the direction
indicated by the arrow (fig. a) then clip the loop onto the
stand (fig. b).
3 Place the AM antenna on a flat surface and in a direction
giving the best reception.
4 Connect the FM wire antenna into the FM antenna
socket.
For best results, extend the FM antenna fully and fix to a wall
or door frame. Dont drape loosely or leave coiled up.
VIDEO L
R
R
L
COAXIAL
AUDIO
SPEAKERS
ANTENNA
A
CD-R/TAPE
OUT
SURRBACK
PREOUT
L
R
(Single)
(CD-R/ TAPE)
IN CD/SAT
MONITOR
OUT
CD/SAT
DVD
IN
TV
IN
IN
DVD
(TV)
IN 1 IN 1
FM
UNBAL
75
AMLOOP
FRONT CENTER SURROUN
R R L
R L
OPTICAL COAXIAL
VIDEOOUT
Select one
Set-top box, etc.
VIDEO L
R
R
L
COAXIAL
AUDIO
SPEAKERS
ANTENNA
A
CD-R/TAPE
OUT
SURRBACK
PREOUT
L
R
(Single)
(CD-R/ TAPE)
IN CD/SAT
MONITOR
OUT
CD/SAT
DVD
IN
TV
IN
IN
DVD
(TV)
IN 1 IN 1
FM
UNBAL
75
AMLOOP
FRONT CENTER SURRO
R R L
REC
R L
DIGITALAUDIOOUT ANALOGAUDIOOUT R L
ANALOGAUDIOIN
OPTICAL COAXIAL
Select one
CD-R, MD, DAT,
Tape recorder, etc.
ANTENNA
FM
UNBAL
75
AMLOOP
2
1
3
4
fig. a fig. b
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Using external antennas
To improve FM reception
Use a PAL connector (not supplied) to connect an external
FM antenna.
To improve AM reception
Connect a 5 m to 6 m length of vinyl-coated wire to the AM
antenna terminal without disconnecting the supplied AM
loop antenna.
For the best possible reception, suspend horizontally
outdoors.
Plugging in the receiver
Only plug in after you have connected all your components to
this receiver, including the speakers.
CAUTION
Handle the power cord by the plug part. Do not pull out
the plug by tugging the cord, and never touch the power
cord when your hands are wet, as this could cause a short
circuit or electric shock. Do not place the unit, a piece of
furniture, or other object on the power cord or pinch the
cord in any other way. Never make a knot in the cord or tie
it with other cables. The power cords should be routed so
that they are not likely to be stepped on. A damaged
power cord can cause a fire or give you an electric shock.
Check the power cord once in a while. If you find it
damaged, ask your nearest Pioneer authorized
independent service company for a replacement.
Do not use any power cord other than the one supplied
with this unit.
Do not use the supplied power cord for any purpose other
than that described below.
The receiver should be disconnected by removing the
mains plug from the wall socket when not in regular use,
e.g., when on vacation.
Note
After this receiver is connected to an AC outlet, a 2
second to 10 second HDMI initialization process begins.
You cannot carry out any operations during this process.
The HDMI indicator in the front panel display blinks
during this process, and you can turn on this receiver
once it has stopped blinking. When you set ARC at HDMI
setup to OFF, you can skip this process. For details, see
ARC (Audio Return Channel) function on page 27.
1 Plug the supplied power cord into the AC IN socket on
the back of the receiver.
2 Plug the other end into a power outlet.
ANTENNA
FM
UNBAL
75
One-touch
PAL connector
75 coaxial cable
ANTENNA
AMLOOP
Outdoor
antenna
5 m to 6 m Indoor antenna
(vinyl-coated wire)
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Chapter 3:
Basic playback
Canceling the demo display
The display on the front panel shows various information
(demo displays) when the receiver is not operating.
You can turn off the demo display. For details, see The FL
Demo Mode menu on page 26.
Playing a source
Here are the basic instructions for playing a source (such as
a DVD disc) with your home theater system.
1 Switch on your system components and receiver.
Start by switching on the playback component (for example a
DVD player), your TV, then the receiver (press RECEIVER).
2 Switch the TV input to the input that connects this
receiver.
For example, if you connected this receiver to the VIDEO
jacks on your TV, make sure that the VIDEO input is now
selected.
3 Press input function buttons to select the input function
you want to play.
The input of the receiver will switch over, and you will be
able to operate other components using the remote
control. To operate the receiver, first press on
the remote control, then press the appropriate button to
operate.
The input source can also be selected by using INPUT
SELECT buttons on the remote control, or by
using the front panel INPUT SELECTOR dial. In this case,
the remote control wont switch operational modes.
If you selected the proper input source and there is still no
sound, select the audio input signal for playback (see
Selecting the audio input signal below).
4 Press AUTO/DIRECT to select AUTO SURROUND and
start playback of the source.
If youre playing a Dolby Digital or DTS surround sound DVD
disc, with a digital audio connection, you should hear
surround sound. If youre playing a stereo source or if the
connection is an analog audio connection, you will only hear
sound from the front left/right speakers in the default
listening mode.
It is possible to check on the front panel display whether or
not surround sound playback is being performed properly.
When using a surround back speaker, 2D+PLIIx is
displayed when playing Dolby Digital 5.1-channel signals,
and DTS+NEO:6 is displayed when playing DTS 5.1-channel
signals.
When not using a surround back speaker, 2D is displayed
when playing Dolby Digital signals.
If the display does not correspond to the input signal and
listening mode, check the connections and settings.
Note
You may need to check the digital audio output settings
on your DVD player or digital satellite receiver. It should
be set to output Dolby Digital, DTS and 88.2 kHz/96 kHz
PCM (2 channel) audio, and if there is an MPEG audio
option, set this to convert the MPEG audio to PCM.
Depending on your DVD player or source discs, you may
only get digital 2 channel stereo and analog sound. In this
case, the receiver must be set to a multichannel listening
mode if you want multichannel surround sound.
5 Use MASTER VOLUME to adjust the volume level.
Turn down the volume of your TV so that all sound is coming
from the speakers connected to this receiver.
Selecting the audio input signal
The audio input signal can be selected for each input source.
Once it is set, the audio input that was selected will be
applied whenever you select the input source using the input
function buttons.
Press SIGNAL SEL to select the audio input signal
corresponding to the source component.
Each press cycles through the following:
H Selects an HDMI signal. H can be selected for BD,
DVD, DVR/BDR and CD/SAT input. For other inputs, H
cannot be selected.
-When the HDMI option in Setting the Audio options on
page 23 is set to THRU, the sound will be heard through
your TV, not from this receiver.
C1/O1 Selects the digital input. The coaxial 1 input is
selected for C1, and the optical 1 audio input is selected
for O1.
A Selects the analog inputs.
When H (HDMI) or C1/O1 (digital) is selected and the
selected audio input is not provided, A (analog) is
automatically selected.
Except BD, DVR/BDR input.
Note
For the TV input, only A (analog) or C1/O1 (digital) can be
selected. However, if the ARC at HDMI SET is set to ON,
the input is fixed to H (HDMI) and cannot be changed.
When set to H (HDMI) or C1/O1 (digital), 2 lights when
a Dolby Digital signal is input, and DTS lights when a DTS
signal is input.
When the H (HDMI) is selected, the A and DIGITAL
indicators are off (see page 7).
INPUT SELECT
SOURCE SLEEP
TV
CONTROL
INPUT
RECEIVER
CH
RECEIVER
BD DVD TV
DVR/BDR CD CD-R
DTV/TV
ENTER
ADV SURR
AUTO/
DIRECT
MUTE
RETURN
AUDIO
PARAMETER
TUNER EDIT
TOOLS
MASTER
VOLUME
BAND
MENU
TOP
MENU
TUNE
TUNE
P
R
E
S
E
T
P
R
E
S
E
T
BD MENU
HOME
MENU
SETUP
PTY SEARCH
ALC/
STANDARD STEREO
RECEIVER
CH
VOL
DVR/BDR CD CD-R
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When digital input (optical or coaxial) is selected, this
receiver can only play back Dolby Digital, PCM (32 kHz to
96 kHz) and DTS (including DTS 96 kHz/24 bit) digital
signal formats. The compatible signals via the HDMI
terminals are: Dolby Digital, DTS, PCM (32 kHz to 192 kHz
sampling frequencies), Dolby TrueHD, Dolby Digital Plus,
DTS-EXPRESS, DTS-HD Master Audio and DVD Audio
(including 192 kHz). With other digital signal formats, set
to A (analog).
You may get digital noise when a LD or CD player
compatible with DTS is playing an analog signal. To
prevent noise, make the proper digital connections
(page 13) and set the signal input to C1/O1 (digital).
Some DVD players dont output DTS signals. For more
details, refer to the instruction manual supplied with your
DVD player.
This product is not compatible with DSD decoding.
Set the output setting on the player to PCM when playing
SACD on a player compatible with SACD. See the players
instruction manual for details.
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. Once you are tuned to a station you
can memorize the frequency for recall latersee Saving
station presets on page 19 for more on how to do this.
1 Press TUNER to select the tuner.
2 Use BAND to change the band (FM or AM), if necessary.
Each press switches the band between FM (stereo or mono)
and AM.
3 Tune to a station.
There are three ways to do this:
Automatic tuning
To search for stations in the currently selected band,
press and hold TUNE / for about a second. The
receiver will start searching for the next station, stopping
when it has found one. Repeat to search for other
stations.
Manual tuning
To change the frequency one step at a time, press
TUNE /.
High speed tuning
Press and hold TUNE / for high speed tuning.
Release the button at the frequency you want.
Improving FM sound
If the TUNE or ST indicators dont light when tuning to an FM
station because the signal is weak, set the receiver to the
mono reception mode.
Press BAND to select FM MONO.
This should improve the sound quality and allow you to enjoy
the broadcast.
CH
VOL
DVR/BDR CD CD-R
ENTER
MUTE
RETURN
AUDIO
PARAMETER
TUNER EDIT
TOOLS
MASTER
VOLUME
BAND
MENU
TOP
MENU
TUNE
TUNE
P
R
E
S
E
T
P
R
E
S
E
T
HOME
MENU
SETUP
PTY SEARCH
Tip
In order to enjoy the picture and/or sound from devices
connected to each terminal, select the input by doing the following.
HDMI
VIDEO L
R
R
L
COAXIAL
AUDIO
SPEAKERS
ANTENNA
OPTICAL
ASSIGNABLE OUT
A
CD-R/TAPE
OUT
SURRBACK
PREOUT
L
R
(Single)
(CD-R/ TAPE)
IN CD/SAT
MONITOR
OUT
CD/SAT
DVD
IN
TV
IN
IN
DVD
(TV)
IN 1 IN 1
FM
UNBAL
75
AMLOOP
FRONT CENTER SURROUND
R L R L
DVD BD CD
CD-R
TUNER
TV
DVR/BDR
DVD
CD
CD-R CD
DVD TV
1. 1.
A
SIGNAL SEL
O1
2.
SIGNAL SEL
C1
2.
SIGNAL SEL
Audio
Other than CD-R/TAPE input
Audio
Audio
Video/Audio
Video
Other than TV input
(CD-R/TAPE input) (TV input)
(HDMI)
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Saving station presets
If you often listen to a particular radio station, its convenient
to have the receiver store the frequency for easy recall
whenever you want to listen to that station. This saves the
effort of manually tuning in each time. This unit can
memorize up to 30 stations.
1 Tune to a station you want to memorize.
See Listening to the radio on page 18 for more on this.
2 Press TUNER EDIT.
The display shows PRESET, then a blinking MEM and station
preset.
3 Press PRESET / to select the station preset you
want.
You can also use the number buttons.
4 Press ENTER.
The preset number stop blinking and the receiver stores the
station.
Note
If the receiver is left disconnected from the AC power
outlet for over a month, the station memories will be lost
and will have to be reprogrammed.
Stations are stored in stereo. When the station is stored
in the FM MONO mode, it shows as ST when recalled.
Listening to station presets
You will need to have some presets stored to do this. See
Saving station presets above if you havent done this already.
Press PRESET / to select the station preset you
want.
You can also use the number buttons on the remote
control to recall the station preset.
Naming preset stations
For easier identification, you can name all of your preset
stations.
1 Choose the station preset you want to name.
See Listening to station presets above for how to do this.
2 Press TUNER EDIT twice.
The cursor at the first character position is blinking on the
display.
3 Input the name you want.
Choose a name up to eight characters long.
Use PRESET / to select character position.
Use TUNE / to select characters.
The name is stored when ENTER is pressed.
Tip
To erase a station name, follow steps 1 and 2, and press
ENTER while the display is blank. Press TUNER EDIT
while the display is blank, to keep the previous name.
Once you have named a station preset, Press DISP to
show the name. When you want to return to the frequency
display, press DISP several times to show the frequency.
An introduction to RDS
Radio Data System (RDS) is a system used by most FM radio
stations to provide listeners with various kinds of
informationthe name of the station and the kind of show
theyre broadcasting, for example.
One feature of RDS is that you can search by type of program.
For example, you can search for a station thats broadcasting
a show with the program type, JAZZ.
You can search the following program types:
Note
In addition, there are three other program types, ALARM,
ALARMTST, and NO TYPE. ALARM and ALARMTST are
used for emergency announcements. NO TYPE appears
when a program type cannot be found.
INPUT SELECT
SOURCE SLEEP
TV
CONTROL
INPUT
RECEIVER
CH
VOL
RECEIVER
BD DVD TV
DVR/BDR CD CD-R
DTV/TV
1
ENTER
2 DISP 3
MUTE
RETURN
AUDIO
PARAMETER
TUNER EDIT
TOOLS
MASTER
VOLUME
BAND
MENU
TRE BASS
TOP
MENU
TUNE
TUNE
P
R
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S
E
T
P
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S
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HDD DVD VCR
HOME
MENU
SETUP
PTY SEARCH
NEWS News
AFFAIRS Current Affairs
INFO General Information
SPORT Sport
EDUCATE Educational
DRAMA Radio plays, etc.
CULTURE National or
regional culture, theater, etc.
SCIENCE Science and
technology
VARIED Usually talk-based
material, such as quiz shows
or interviews.
POP M Pop music
ROCK M Rock music
EASY M Easy listening
LIGHT M Light classical
music
CLASSICS Serious classical
music
OTHER M Music not fitting
above categories
WEATHER Weather reports
FINANCE Stock market
reports, commerce, trading,
etc.
CHILDREN Programs for
children
SOCIAL Social affairs
RELIGION Programs
concerning religion
PHONE IN Public expressing
their views by phone
TRAVEL Holiday-type travel
rather than traffic
announcements
LEISURE Leisure interests
and hobbies
JAZZ Jazz
COUNTRY Country music
NATION M Popular music in
a language other than English
OLDIES Popular music from
the 50s and 60s
FOLK M Folk music
DOCUMENT Documentary
Basic playback
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Searching for RDS programs
You can search for a program type listed above.
1 Press TUNER then press BAND to select the FM band.
RDS is only possible in the FM band.
2 Press PTY SEARCH.
SEARCH shows in the display.
3 Press PRESET / to select the program type you
want to hear.
4 Press ENTER to search for the program type.
The system starts searching through the station presets for a
match, stopping when it was found one. Repeat to search for
other stations.
If NO PTY is displayed it means the tuner couldnt find that
program type at the time of the search.
RDS searches station presets only. If no stations have
been preset, or if the program type could not be found
among the station presets NO PTY is displayed. FINISH
means the search is complete.
Displaying RDS information
Use the DISP button to display the different types of RDS
information available.
Press DISP for RDS information.
Each press changes the display as follows:
Listening mode
Master volume
Radio Text (RT) Messages sent by the radio station. For
example, a talk radio station may provide a phone number
as RT.
Program Service Name (PS) The name of the radio
station.
Program Type (PTY) This indicates the kind of program
currently being broadcast.
Current tuner frequency (FREQ)
Note
If any noise is picked up while displaying the RT scroll,
some characters may be displayed incorrectly.
If you see NO TEXT in the RT display, it means no RT data
is sent from the broadcast station. The display will
automatically switch to the PS data display (if no PS data,
NO NAME is displayed).
In the PTY display, NO PTY may be shown.
Making an audio recording
You can make an audio recording from the built-in tuner, or
from an audio source connected to the receiver (such as a
CD player).
Only audio signals that were input to this receiver through a
analog audio inputs can be recorded. Signals that were input
through an HDMI cable or digital audio cable (optical /
coaxial) cannot be recorded (see Connecting other audio
components on page 15 for more on connections).
1 Press input function buttons to select the input function
you want to record.
The input of the receiver will switch over, and you will be able
to operate other components using the remote control.
The input source can also be selected by using INPUT
SELECT buttons on the remote control, or by
using the front panel INPUT SELECTOR dial.
2 Select the audio input signal (if necessary).
Press SIGNAL SEL and select the analog inputs (A) for the
source component of which you want to record (see page 17
for more on this).
3 Prepare the source you want to record.
Tune to the radio station, load the CD etc.
4 Prepare the recorder.
Insert a blank tape, MD etc. into the recording device and set
the recording levels.
Refer to the instructions that came with the recorder if you
are unsure how to do this.
5 Start recording, then start playback of the source
component.
Note
The receivers volume, balance, tone (bass, treble,
loudness), and surround effects have no effect on the
recorded signal.
INPUT SELECT
SOURCE SLEEP
TV
CONTROL
INPUT
RECEIVER
ADV SURR
CH
VOL
RECEIVER
BD MENU
BD DVD TV
DVR/BDR CD CD-R
DTV/TV
1
4
ENTER
2
5
SB CH
DISP 3
6 CH
CH SELECT
MUTE
RETURN
AUDIO
PARAMETER
TUNER EDIT
TOOLS
MASTER
VOLUME
BAND
MENU
TRE BASS
TOP
MENU
TUNE
TUNE
P
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P
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S
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HDD DVD VCR
TEST TONE
HOME
MENU
SETUP
PTY SEARCH
AUTO/
DIRECT
ALC/
STANDARD STEREO
INPUT SELECT
SOURCE SLEEP
TV
CONTROL
INPUT
RECEIVER
CH
VOL
RECEIVER
BD DVD TV
DVR/BDR CD CD-R
DTV/TV
Listening to your system
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Chapter 4:
Choosing the listening mode
This receiver offers a variety of listening modes to
accommodate playback of various audio formats. Choose
one according to your speaker environment or the source.
While listening to a source, press the listening mode
button repeatedly to select a listening mode you want.
The listening mode is shown on the display on the front
panel.
Important
The listening modes and many features described in this
section may not be available depending on the current
source, settings and status of the receiver.
Auto playback
The simplest, most direct listening option is the AUTO
SURROUND feature. With this, the receiver automatically
detects what kind of source youre playing and selects
multichannel or stereo playback as necessary.
Press AUTO/DIRECT repeatedly until AUTO SURROUND
shows briefly in the display (it will then show the decoding
or playback format). Check the digital format indicators in
the display to see how the source is being processed.
Note
Stereo surround (matrix) formats are decoded
accordingly using NEO:6 CINEMA or DOLBY PLIIx
MOVIE (see Listening in surround sound below for more
on these decoding formats).
Listening in surround sound
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 youre listening to.
If the source is Dolby Digital, DTS, or Dolby Surround
encoded, the proper decoding format will automatically
be selected and shows in the display.
When you select STEREO ALC (Auto Level Control stereo
mode), this unit equalizes playback sound levels if each
sound level varies with the music source recorded in a
portable audio player.
When you select STEREO, you will hear the source through
just the front left and right speakers (and possibly your
subwoofer depending on your speaker settings). Dolby
Digital and DTS multichannel sources are downmixed to
stereo.
The following modes provide basic surround sound for stereo
and multichannel sources.
Explanatory notes
No: No connected / Yes: Connected / Two: Two speakers are
connected / : Whether connected or no
a. If surround back channel processing (page 23) is switched off,
or the surround back speakers are set to NO, DOLBY PLIIx
becomes DOLBY PLII (5.1 channel sound).
b. You can also adjust the C.WIDTH, DIMEN., and PNRM. effect
(see Setting the Audio options on page 23).
c. You can also adjust the C.IMG effect (see Setting the Audio
options on page 23).
d. This mode can only be selected when surround back channel
processing (page 23) is switched off.
e. You can choose the STEREO mode by using STEREO button.
The audio is heard with your surround settings and you can
still use the Midnight, Loudness, Phase Control, Sound
Retriever and Tone functions.
Note
In modes that give 6.1 channel sound, the same signal is
heard from both surround back speakers.
ADV SURR
AUTO/
DIRECT
AUDIO
PARAMETER
TUNER EDIT
TOOLS
MASTER
VOLUME
BD MENU ALC/
STANDARD STEREO
SOUND
RETRIEVER STEREO
ADVANCED
SURROUND
DISPLAY BAND TUNER EDIT TUNE
ALC/
STANDARD SURR
AUTO SURROUND/
STREAMDIRECT
AUTO/
DIRECT
AUTO SURROUND/
STREAMDIRECT
Type of surround
modes
Suitable sources
Surround
back
speaker(s)
Two channel sources
STEREO ALC See above.
DOLBY PLIIx MOVIE Movie
Yes
a
DOLBY PLII MOVIE No
DOLBY PLIIx MUSIC
b Music
Yes
a
DOLBY PLII MUSIC
b No
DOLBY PLIIx GAME Video games
Yes
a
DOLBY PLII GAME No
ALC/
STANDARD
ALC/
STANDARD SURR
NEO:6 CINEMA
c Movie
NEO:6 MUSIC
c Music
DOLBY PRO LOGIC Old movies
Straight Decode
d No additional effects
STEREO
e See above.
Multichannel sources
STEREO ALC See above.
DOLBY PLIIx MOVIE Movie
Two
a
DOLBY PLII MOVIE No
DOLBY PLIIx MUSIC
b Music
Two
a
DOLBY PLII MUSIC
b No
DOLBY DIGITAL EX Movie/Music Yes
DTS-ES Movie/Music Yes
DTS NEO:6 Movie/Music Yes
Straight Decode
d No additional effects
STEREO
e See above.
Type of surround
modes
Suitable sources
Surround
back
speaker(s)
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Using the Advanced surround
The Advanced surround feature creates a variety of surround
effects. Try different modes with various soundtracks to see
which you like.
Using Stream Direct
Use the Stream Direct modes when you want to hear the
truest possible reproduction of a source. All unnecessary
signal processing is bypassed.
Using the Sound Retriever
When audio data is removed during the compression
process, sound quality often suffers from an uneven sound
image. The Sound Retriever feature employs new DSP
technology that helps bring CD quality sound back to
compressed 2-channel audio by restoring sound pressure
and smoothing jagged artifacts left over after compression.
Press S.RETRIEVER to switch the S.RTV (Sound Retriever)
ON or OFF.
Note
The Sound Retriever is only applicable to 2-channel
sources.
Better sound using Phase Control
This receivers 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 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.
Press PHASE to switch the P.CTL (Phase Control) ON or
OFF.
Note
Phase matching is a very important factor in achieving
proper sound reproduction. If two waveforms are in
phase, they crest and trough together, resulting in
increased amplitude, clarity and presence of the sound
signal. If a crest of a wave meets a trough, then the sound
will be out of phase and an unreliable sound image will
be produced.
If the speaker distance is not properly set, you may not
have a maximized Phase Control effect.
The Phase Control mode cannot be set to ON in the
following cases:
-When the PURE DIRECT mode is switched on.
-When the headphones are connected.
ACTION Designed for action movies with dynamic
soundtracks.
DRAMA Designed for movies with lots of dialog.
ENT.SHOW Suitable for musical sources.
ADVANCED GAME Suitable for video games.
SPORTS Suitable for sports programs.
CLASSICAL Gives a large concert hall-type sound.
ROCK/POP Creates a live concert sound for rock and/or
pop music.
UNPLUGGED Suitable for acoustic music sources.
EXT.STEREO Gives multichannel sound to a stereo
source, using all of your speakers.
F.S.S.ADVANCE
(Front Stage
Surround
ADVANCE)
Allows you to create natural surround
sound effects using just the front speakers
and the subwoofer.
Use to provide a rich surround sound effect
directed to the center of where the front left
and right speakers sound projection area
converges.
PHONES SURR When listening through headphones, you
can still get the effect of overall surround.
BD MENU
ADV SURR
ADVANCED
SURROUND
Front left
speaker
Front right
speaker
AUTO SURROUND See Auto playback on page 21.
DIRECT Sources are heard according to the settings
made in the Speaker Setup (speaker
setting, channel level, speaker distance), as
well as with dual mono settings. You will
hear sources according to the number of
channels in the signal.
Phase Control, Sound Delay, Auto Delay,
LFE Attenuate and Center image functions
are available.
PURE DIRECT Analog and PCM sources are heard without
any digital processing.
AUTO/
DIRECT
AUTO SURROUND/
STREAMDIRECT
VOL
VOL
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Using surround back channel processing
You can have the receiver automatically use 6.1 or 7.1
decoding for 6.1 encoded sources (for example, Dolby Digital
EX or DTS-ES), or you can choose to always use 6.1 or 7.1
decoding (for example, with 5.1 encoded material). With 5.1
encoded sources, a surround back channel will be
generated, but the material may sound better in the 5.1
format for which it was originally encoded (in which case, you
can simply switch surround back channel processing off).
With a 7.1-channel surround system, audio signals that
have undergone matrix decoding processing through
surround back channel processing to which the Up Mix
function is added are output from the surround back
speakers.
Press , then press SB CH repeatedly to cycle
the surround back channel options.
Each press cycles through the options as follows:
SB ON Matrix decoding processing for generating the
surround back component from the surround component
is turned on.
SB AUTO Matrix decoding processing for generating
the surround back component from the surround
component is switched automatically. Matrix decoding
processing is only performed when surround back
channel signals are detected in the input signals.
SB OFF Matrix decoding processing for generating the
surround back component from the surround component
is turned off.
Setting the Up Mix function
In a 7.1-channel surround system with surround speakers
placed directly at the sides of the listening position, the
surround sound of 5.1-channel sources is heard from the
side. The Up Mix function mixes the sound of the surround
speakers with the surround back speakers so that the
surround sound is heard from diagonally to the rear as it
should be.
Using the Up Mix function is effective when the speakers
in the 7.1-channel surround system are set up as
recommended in the example on page 10.
Depending on the positions of the speakers and the
sound source, in some cases it may not be possible to
achieve good results. In this case, set the setting to OFF.
1 Switch the receiver into standby.
2 While holding down PRESET on the front panel, and
hold the STANDBY/ON for about two seconds.
UP MIX: OFF appears and the Up Mix function turns off. If
you want to turn this function on, perform steps 1 and 2
again.
When set to ON, the (Up Mix) indicator on the front
panel lights.
Note
Set to ON regardless of this setting when playing DTS-HD
signals.
May automatically be set to OFF even when set to ON,
depending on the input signal and listening mode.
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 doesnt appear in the AUDIO
PARAMETER menu, it is unavailable due to the current
source, settings and status of the receiver.
1 Press , then press AUDIO PARAMETER button.
2 Use / to select the setting you want to adjust.
Depending on the current status/mode of the receiver,
certain options may not be able to be selected. Check the
table below for notes on this.
3 Use / to set it as necessary.
See the table below for the options available for each setting.
4 Press RETURN to confirm and exit the menu.
INPUT SELECT
SOURCE SLEEP
TV
CONTROL
INPUT
RECEIVER
RECEIVER
1
4
7
MIDNIGHT
2
5
8
SPEAKERS LEV
SB CH
DISP
TEST TONE
3
6
9
CH
CH
CH SELECT
S
HDD DVD VCR
DTV/TV
RECEIVER
C SW
L R
SL SR
SBL SBR SBL SBR
C SW
L R
SL SR
UP MIX OFF UP MIX ON
Setting/What it does Option(s)
S.DELAY (Sound Delay)
Some monitors have a slight delay when
showing video, so the soundtrack will be
slightly out of sync with the picture. By adding
a bit of delay, you can adjust the sound to
match the presentation of the video.
0.0 to 9.0
(frames)
1 second = 25
frames (PAL)
Default: 0.0
MIDNIGHT/LOUDNESS
a
The MIDNIGHT allows you to hear effective
surround sound of movies at low volumes.
The LOUDNESS is used to get good bass and
treble from music sources at low volumes.
M/L OFF
MIDNIGHT
LOUDNESS
INPUT SELECT
SOURCE SLEEP
TV
CONTROL
INPUT
RECEIVER
RECEIVER
BD DVD TV
DTV/TV ENTER
RETURN
AUDIO
PARAMETER
TUNER EDIT
TOOLS
MASTER
VOLUME
BAND
MENU
TOP
MENU
TUNE
TUNE
P
R
E
S
E
T
P
R
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S
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HOME
MENU
SETUP
RECEIVER
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a. You can change the MIDNIGHT/LOUDNESS options at any
time by using MIDNIGHT button.
b. You can change the Sound Retriever feature at any time by
using S.RETRIEVER button.
c. This setting works only with dual mono encoded Dolby Digital
and DTS soundtracks.
d. The initial set AUTO is only available for Dolby TrueHD signals.
Select MAX or MID for signals other than Dolby TrueHD.
e. This feature is only available when the connected display
supports the automatic audio/video synchronizing capability
(lip-sync) for HDMI. If you find the automatically set delay
time unsuitable, set A.DLY to OFF and adjust the delay time
manually. For more details about the lip-sync feature of your
display, contact the manufacturer directly.
f. Only available with 2-channel sources in DOLBY PLII MUSIC
mode.
g. Only when listening to 2-channel sources in NEO:6 CINEMA
and NEO:6 MUSIC mode.
S.RTV (Sound Retriever)
b
When audio data is removed during the
compression process, sound quality often
suffers from an uneven sound image. The
Sound Retriever feature employs new DSP
technology that helps bring CD quality sound
back to compressed 2-channel audio by
restoring sound pressure and smoothing
jagged artifacts left over after compression.
OFF
ON
DUAL MONO
c
Specifies how dual mono encoded Dolby
Digital soundtracks should be played.
CH1 Channel 1
is heard only
CH2 Channel 2
is heard only
CH1 CH2 Both
channels heard
from front
speakers
F.PCM (Fixed PCM)
This is useful if you find there is a slight delay
before OFF recognizes the PCM signal on a
CD, for instance.
When ON is selected, noise may be output
during playback of non-PCM sources. Please
select another input signal if this is a problem.
OFF
ON
DRC (Dynamic Range Control)
Adjusts the level of dynamic range for movie
soundtracks optimized for Dolby Digital, DTS,
Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby TrueHD, DTS-HD
and DTS-HD Master Audio (you may need to
use this feature when listening to surround
sound at low volumes).
AUTO
d
MAX
MID
OFF
LFE ATT (LFE Attenuate)
Some Dolby Digital and DTS 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.
The LFE is not limited when set to 0 dB, which
is the recommended value. When set to 15
dB, the LFE is limited by the respective
degree. When OFF is selected, no sound is
output from the LFE channel.
0 (0 dB)
5 (5 dB)
10 (10 dB)
15 (15 dB)
20 (20 dB)
** (OFF)
HDMI (HDMI Audio)
Specifies the routing of the HDMI audio signal
out of this receiver (AMP) or through to a TV
(THRU). When THRU is selected, no sound is
output from this receiver.
AMP
THRU
A.DLY (Auto Delay)
e
This feature automatically corrects the audio-
to-video delay between components
connected with an HDMI cable. The audio
delay time is set depending on the operational
status of the display connected with an HDMI
cable. The video delay time is automatically
adjusted according to the audio delay time.
OFF
ON
C.WIDTH (Center Width)
f
(Applicable only when using a center speaker)
Spreads the center channel between the front
right and left speakers, making it sound wider
(higher settings) or narrower (lower settings).
0 to 7
Default: 3
DIMEN (Dimension)
f
Adjusts the surround sound balance from
front to back, making the sound more distant
(minus settings), or more forward (positive
settings).
3 to +3
Default: 0
PNRM. (Panorama)
f
Extends the front stereo image to include
surround speakers for a wraparound effect.
OFF
ON
C.IMG (Center Image)
g
(Applicable only when using a center speaker)
Adjust the center image to create a wider
stereo effect with vocals. Adjust the effect
from 0 (all center channel sent to front right
and left speakers) to 10 (center channel sent
to the center speaker only).
0 to 10
Default: 3
(NEO:6 MUSIC),
10 (NEO:6
CINEMA)
The System Setup menu
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Chapter 5:
Using the System Setup menu
The following section shows you how to make detailed
settings to specify how youre using the receiver, and also
explains how to fine-tune individual speaker system settings
to your liking.
Important
If headphones are connected to the receiver, disconnect
them.
1 Press RECEIVER to switch the receiver on.
2 Press , then press SETUP.
The System Setup menu appears on the front panel display.
Use /// and ENTER on the remote control to
navigate through the screens and select menu items. Press
RETURN to confirm and exit the current menu.
Press SETUP at any time to exit the System Setup menu.
3 Select the setting you want to adjust.
SP SETUP
-SP SET Specify the size and number of speakers youve
connected (see below).
-X.OVER Specify which frequencies will be sent to the
subwoofer (page 25).
-CH LEVEL Adjust the overall balance of your speaker
system (page 26).
-SP DISTN Specify the distance of your speakers from
the listening position (page 26).
HDMI SET Set when using the ARC function. (see ARC
Setup on page 27).
APD Sets to automatically turn off the power when the
receiver has not operated for several hours (see The Auto
Power Down menu on page 26).
FL DEMO Sets the demo display on the front panel
display (see The FL Demo Mode menu on page 26).
The Speaker Setup menu
This receiver allows you to make detailed settings to optimize
the surround sound performance. You only need to make
these settings once (unless you change the placement of
your current speaker system or add new speakers).
Speaker Setting
Use this setting to specify your speaker configuration (size,
number of speakers).
1 Use / to select SP SETUP from the System Setup
menu, then press ENTER.
2 Use / to select SP SET from the SP SETUP menu,
then press ENTER.
3 Use / to select the set of speakers that you want to
set then select a speaker size.
Use / to select the size (and number) of each of the
following speakers:
F (Front) Do not change from SMALL.
C (Center) Select SMALL if you connect a center. If you
didnt connect a center speaker, choose NO (the center
channel is sent to the other speakers).
S (Surround) Select SMALL if you connect a surround
speakers. If you didnt connect surround speakers choose
NO (the sound of the surround channels is sent to the
other speakers).
SB (Surround Back) Select the number of surround
back speakers you have (one (X1), two (X2) or none). If
you didnt connect surround back speakers choose NO.
-If you select one surround back speaker only, make sure
that additional amplifier is hooked up to the PRE OUT L
(Single) terminal.
SW (Subwoofer) LFE signals and bass frequencies of
channels set to SMALL are output from the subwoofer
when YES is selected (see notes below). Choose the PLUS
setting if you want the subwoofer to output bass sound
continuously or you want deeper bass (the bass
frequencies that would normally come out the front and
center speakers are also routed to the subwoofer). If you
did not connect a subwoofer choose NO (the bass
frequencies are output from other speakers).
4 When youre finished, press RETURN.
You return to the Speaker Setup menu.
Note
If you select SMALL for the front speakers, the subwoofer
will automatically be fixed to YES. Also, the center,
surround and surround back speakers cant be set to
LARGE (L) if the front speakers are set to SMALL. In this
case, all bass frequencies are sent to the subwoofer.
If the surround speakers are set to NO, the surround back
speakers will automatically be set to NO.
If you have a subwoofer and like lots of bass, it may seem
logical to select LARGE for your front speakers and PLUS
for the subwoofer. This may not, however, yield the best
bass results. Depending on the speaker placement of
your room you may actually experience a decrease in the
amount of bass due to low frequency cancellations. In
this case, try changing the position or direction of
speakers. If you cant get good results, listen to the bass
response with it set to PLUS and YES or the front speakers
set to LARGE and SMALL alternatively and let your ears
judge which sounds best. If youre having problems, the
easiest option is to route all the bass sounds to the
subwoofer by selecting SMALL for the front speakers.
LARGE setting is not use with this system. If each speaker
is connected, select the SMALL setting.
Do not change the crossover frequency from 200 Hz.
Crossover Network
Default setting: 200Hz
This setting decides the cutoff between bass sounds playing
back from the speakers selected as LARGE, or the subwoofer,
and bass sounds playing back from those selected as
SMALL. It also decides where the cutoff will be for bass
sounds in the LFE channel.
For more on selecting the speaker sizes, see Speaker
Setting on page 25.
INPUT SELECT
SOURCE SLEEP
TV
CONTROL
INPUT
RECEIVER
CH
RECEIVER
BD DVD TV
DVR/BDR CD CD R
DTV/TV
ENTER
MUTE
RETURN
PARAMETER TOOLS VOLUME
BAND
MENU
TOP
MENU
TUNE
TUNE
P
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P
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HOME
MENU
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2 Use / to select X.OVER from the SP SETUP menu,
then press ENTER.
3 Use / to select the frequency cutoff point.
Frequencies below the cutoff point will be sent to the
subwoofer (or LARGE speakers).
Channel Level
Using the channel level settings, you can adjust the overall
balance of your speaker system, an important factor when
setting up a home theater system.
CAUTION
The test tones used in the System Setup are output at
high volume.
2 Use / to select CH LEVEL from the SP SETUP menu,
then press ENTER.
3 Use / to select a setup option.
T. TONE M Move the test tone manually from speaker
to speaker and adjust individual channel levels.
T. TONE A Adjust channel levels as the test tone moves
from speaker to speaker automatically.
4 Confirm your selected setup option.
The test tones will start after you press ENTER. After the
volume increases to the reference level, test tones will be
output.
5 Use / to adjust the level of each channel.
If you selected T. TONE M, use / to switch speakers. The
T. TONE A setup outputs test tones in the following order
(depends on speaker settings):
L C R SR SBR SBL SL SW
Adjust the level of each speaker as the test tone is emitted.
Note
If you are using a Sound Pressure Level (SPL) meter, take
the readings from your main listening position and adjust
the level of each speaker to 75 dB SPL (C-weighting/slow
reading).
The subwoofer test tone is output at low volumes. You
may need to adjust the level after testing with an actual
soundtrack.
Tip
You can change the channel levels at any time by press
, then press CH SELECT and LEV +/ on the
remote control. You can also press CH SELECT and use
/ to select the channel, and then use / to adjust
the channel levels.
Speaker Distance
For good sound depth and separation from your system, you
need to specify the distance of your speakers from the
listening position. The receiver can then add the proper delay
needed for effective surround sound.
2 Use / to select SP DISTN from the SP SETUP menu,
then press ENTER.
3 Use / to choose the speaker that you want then set
the distance.
Use / to adjust the distance of each speaker in 0.1 m
increments.
The Auto Power Down menu
Set to automatically turn off the receiver after a specified time
has passed (when the power has been on with no operation
for several hours.
Default setting: 6 hours
1 Use / to select APD from the System Setup menu,
then press ENTER.
2 Specify the amount of time to allow before the power
is turned off (when there has been no operation).
Use / to select 2, 4 or 6 hours, or OFF (if no automatic
shutoff is desired).
You return to the System Setup menu.
The FL Demo Mode menu
Set whether or not various demos are to be shown on the
front panel display.
Default setting: OFF
1 Use / to select FL DEMO from the System Setup
2 Use / to choose ON or OFF for the demo display.
RECEIVER
ARC (Audio Return Channel) function
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Chapter 6:
ARC (Audio Return
Channel) function
If your TV supports an audio return channel function, con-
nect 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. Turn
ON the ARC in the HDMI SETUP when using this function.
Important
Use a High Speed HDMI
Cable when using the ARC

function. The ARC function may not operate properly with
other HDMI cables.
ARC Setup
1 Press RECEIVER to switch the receiver on.
2 Press , then press SETUP.
The System Setup menu appears on the front panel display.
Use /// and ENTER on the remote control to
navigate through the screens and select menu items. Press
RETURN to confirm and exit the current menu.
Press SETUP at any time to exit the System Setup menu.
3 Use / to select HDMI SET from the System Setup
4 Use / to choose the ARC setting you want.
When a TV supporting the HDMI Audio Return Channel
function is connected to the receiver, the sound of the TV can
be input via the HDMI terminal.
ON The TVs sound is input via the HDMI terminal.
OFF The TVs sound is input from the audio input
terminals other than HDMI inputs.
Before starting ARC operation
When starting ARC operation, put the TV and this unit in
STANDBY mode after connecting this unit with the TV. Next,
turn ON the power of this unit and then the TV, in this order.
In order to start ARC operation, after connecting this unit to
a TV with an HDMI cable, you will need to switch the input
on the TV to the input mode required to connect to this unit.
Then, you can select a TV program.
Important
The ARC function may not operate even if the above
conditions are met. If this is the case, listen to the TV
audio after connecting this unit and the TV with an audio
cable.
The CEC (Consumer Electronic Control) function may
activate when the ARC function is turned ON, causing
power to turn ON and OFF and the input to switch from
one to another. Since this unit does not guarantee
synchronized operation based on the CEC function, we
recommend that you turn OFF the HDMI CONTROL
setting on the connected player. This unit may not
operate properly if the HDMI CONTROL on the player is
ON. Refer to the relevant devices instruction manual for
details. If this does not work, turn OFF the ARC function.
If this is the case, listen to the TV audio after connecting
this unit and the TV with an audio cable.
In addition, this unit does not guarantee synchronized
operation that allows the TV remote control to operate the
volume (including mute). Use this unit to operate the
volume (including mute).
Turn OFF the power and remove the power cable from the
wall socket when connecting other devices or making
connection changes to this unit. After all connections are
completed, insert the power cable into the wall socket.
If the power cable is connected when the ARC function is
ON, the HDMI will take 2 to 10 seconds to initialize. This
unit cannot be operated during the initialization. During
initialization, the HDMI indicator on the display will blink.
Turn ON the unit after blinking stops.
RECEIVER
Additional information
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Chapter 7:
Troubleshooting
Incorrect operations are often mistaken for trouble and
malfunctions. If you think that there is something wrong with
this component, check the points below. Take a look at the
other components and electrical appliances being used,
because sometimes the problem may lie there. If the trouble
isnt sorted out even after going through the checks below,
ask your nearest Pioneer authorized independent service
company to carry out repair work.
If the unit does not operate normally due to external
effects such as static electricity disconnect the power
plug from the outlet and insert again to return to normal
operating conditions.
General
The power does not turn on.
Disconnect the power plug from the outlet, and insert again.
Make sure there are no loose strands of speaker wire touching
the rear panel. This could cause the receiver to shut off
automatically.
The receiver suddenly switches off.
When the Auto Power Down function is working, the power
will automatically turn off if the receiver has not operated for
several hours. Check the setting for the Auto Power Down
function (see The Auto Power Down menu on page 26).
After about a minute (you wont be able to switch the unit on
during this time), switch the receiver back on. If the message
persists, call a Pioneer authorized independent service
company.
Power automatically turns ON/OFF and the input switches
from one to another. (When the ARC function is ON)
The CEC (Consumer Electronic Control) function may activate
when the ARC function is turned ON, causing power to turn
ON and OFF and the input to switch from one to another.
Since this unit does not guarantee synchronized operation
based on the CEC function, turn OFF the HDMI CONTROL
setting on the connected player. Refer to the relevant devices
instruction manual for details.
If this does not work, turn OFF the ARC function. If this is the
case, listen to the TV audio after connecting this unit and the
TV with an audio cable.
No sound is output when an input function is selected.
Use MASTER VOLUME to turn up the volume.
Press MUTE on the remote control to turn muting off.
Set the SIGNAL SEL to H (HDMI), C1/O1 (digital) or A (analog)
according to the type of connections made (refer to page 17).
Make sure the component is connected correctly (refer to
Connecting your equipment on page 10).
Check the audio output settings of the source component.
Refer to the instruction manual supplied with the source
component.
No image is output when an input function is selected.
Make sure the component is connected correctly (refer to
Connecting your equipment on page 10).
Use the same type of video cables for the source component
and TV to connect to this receiver (see About video outputs
connection on page 13).
The video input selected on the TV monitor is incorrect. Refer
to the instruction manual supplied with the TV.
No sound from subwoofer.
The Dolby Digital or DTS source you are listening to may not
have an LFE channel.
Switch the subwoofer setting in Speaker Setting on page 25 to
YES or PLUS.
Switch the LFE ATT (LFE Attenuate) on page 24 to LFEATT 0 or
LFEATT 5.
No sound from surround or center speakers.
Connect the speakers properly (refer to page 11).
Refer to Speaker Setting on page 25 to check the speaker
settings.
Refer to Channel Level on page 26 to check the speaker levels.
The Phase Control feature doesnt seem to have an audible
effect.
Make sure the speaker distance setting is correct for all
speakers (see Speaker Distance on page 26).
Considerable noise in radio broadcasts.
Connect the antenna (page 15) and adjust the position for
best reception.
Route any loose cables away from the antenna terminals and
wires.
Fully extend the FM wire antenna, position for best reception,
and secure to a wall (or connect an outdoor FM antenna).
Connect an additional internal or external AM antenna
(page 16).
Turn off equipment causing interference or move it away from
the receiver (or move antennas farther away from equipment
causing noise).
Broadcast stations cannot be selected automatically.
Connect an outdoor antenna (refer to page 16).
Noise during playback of a cassette deck.
Move the cassette deck away from your receiver, until the
noise disappears.
No sound is output or a noise is output when software with
DTS is played back.
Make sure the players settings are correct and/or the DTS
signal out is on. Refer to the instruction manual supplied with
the DVD player.
Cant operate the remote control.
Replace the batteries (refer to page 9).
Operate within 7 m, 30 of the remote sensor (refer to page 9).
Remove the obstacle or operate from another position.
Avoid exposing the remote sensor on the front panel to direct
light.
The display is dark or off.
Press DIMMER on the remote control repeatedly to return to
the default.
The front panel display switches over for no apparent
reason to various different displays.
This happens because the demo display is in operation. To
turn off the demo display, press any button to go back to the
original display, or set the FL DEMO to OFF (see The FL Demo
Mode menu on page 26).
TEMP shows in the display and the volume level drops.
The temperature within the unit has exceeded the allowable
value. Try moving the unit for better ventilation (see page 2).
Lower the volume level.
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HDMI
No picture or sound.
If the problem still persists when connecting your HDMI
component directly to your monitor, please consult the
component or monitor manual or contact the manufacturer
for support.
No picture.
Video signals that are input from the analog video terminal
will not output from the HDMI terminal. Signals that are input
from the HDMI terminal will not output from the analog video
terminal. Be consistent with the type of cable between input
and output.
Depending in the output settings of the source component, it
may be outputting a video format that cant be displayed.
Change the output settings of the source, or connect using
the composite jacks.
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 composite video jacks.
Depending on the connected source component, its possible
that it will not work with this receiver (even if it is HDCP-
compatible). In this case, connect using the composite video
jacks between source and receiver.
If video images do not appear on your TV, try adjusting the
resolution, Deep Color or other setting for your component.
To output signals in Deep Color, use an HDMI cable (High
Speed HDMI
Cable) to connect this receiver to a component

or TV with the Deep Color feature.
No sound, or sound suddenly ceases.
Check that the Audio Parameter setting is set to HDMI AMP/
THRU (refer to page 23).
If the component is a DVI device, use a separate connection
for the audio.
HDMI format digital audio transmissions require a longer time
to be recognized. Due to this, interruption in the audio may
occur when switching between audio formats or beginning
playback.
Turning on/off the device connected to this units HDMI OUT
terminal during playback, or disconnecting/connecting the
HDMI cable during playback, may cause noise or interrupted
audio.
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 arent receiving HDMI signals properly through this
receiver (from your component), please try the following
configuration when connecting up.
Configuration
Connect your HDMI-equipped component directly to the
display using an HDMI cable. Then use the most convenient
connection (digital is recommended) for sending audio to the
receiver. See the operating instructions for more on audio
connections. Set the display volume to minimum when using
this configuration.
Note
Depending on the component, audio output may be
limited to the number of channels available from the
connected display unit (for example audio output is
reduced to 2 channels for a monitor with stereo audio
limitations).
If you want to switch the input source, youll have to
switch functions on both the receiver and your display
unit.
Since the sound is muted on the display when using the
HDMI connection, you must adjust the volume on the
display every time you switch input sources.
Resetting the main unit
Use this procedure to reset all the receivers settings to the
factory default. Use the front panel controls to do this.
1 Switch the receiver into standby.
2 While holding down BAND, press and hold
STANDBY/ON for about two seconds.
3 When you see RESET? appear in the display, press AUTO
SURROUND/STREAM DIRECT.
OK? shows in the display.
4 Press ALC/STANDARD SURR to confirm.
OK appears in the display to indicate that the receiver has
been reset to the factory default settings.
Important
If the ARC function is ON, you may not be able to initialize
the unit. If this happens, turn OFF the ARC function or
turn OFF all the connected device before turning OFF
(STANDBY) the power for this unit, and initialize after the
HDMI indicator goes out.
Cleaning the unit
Use a polishing cloth or dry cloth to wipe off dust and dirt.
When the surface is dirty, wipe with a soft cloth dipped in
some neutral cleanser diluted five or six times with water,
and wrung out well, and then wipe again with a dry cloth.
Do not use furniture wax or cleansers.
Never use thinners, benzine, insecticide sprays or other
chemicals on or near this unit, since these will corrode
the surface.
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Specifications
Audio section
Rated power output
Front, Center, Surround
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100 W per channel (1 kHz, 6 , 0.7 %)
Total Harmonic Distortion
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0.06 % (20 Hz to 20 kHz, 8 , 50 W/ch)
Frequency response (LINE Pure Direct mode)
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 Hz to 70 kHz dB
Guaranteed speaker impedance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 to 16
Input (Sensitivity/Impedance)
LINE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 200 mV/47 k
Output (Level/Impedance)
REC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 200 mV/2.2 k
Signal-to-Noise Ratio (IHF, short circuited, A network)
LINE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98 dB
Video section
Signal level
Composite . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Vp-p (75 )
Tuner section
Frequency Range (FM) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87.5 MHz to 108 MHz
Antenna Input (FM). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75 unbalanced
Frequency Range (AM). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 531 kHz to 1602 kHz
Antenna (AM) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Loop antenna
Digital In/Out section
HDMI terminal. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Type A (19-pin)
HDMI output type . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5 V, 100 mA
Miscellaneous
Power Requirements . . . . . . .AC 220 V to 230 V, 50 Hz/60 Hz
Power Consumption . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 165 W
In standby . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0.45 W
(ARC function: OFF)
Dimensions . . . . . 435 mm (W) x 168 mm (H) x 362.5 mm (D)
Weight (without package) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7.6 kg
Furnished Parts
Remote control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1
Dry cell batteries (AAA size IEC R03) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2
AM loop antenna. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1
FM wire antenna . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1
Warranty card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1
Power cord
Quick start guide
These operating instructions(CD-ROM)
Note
The specifications are applicable when the power supply
is 230 V.
Specifications and the design are subject to possible
modifications without notice, due to improvements.
Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. Dolby,
Pro Logic, Surround EX, 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.S. and worldwide patents
issued & pending. DTS-HD, the Symbol, & DTS-HD and the
Symbol together are registered trademarks & DTS-HD Master
Audio is a trademark of DTS, Inc. Product includes software.
DTS, Inc. All Rights Reserved.
<ARB7463-A>
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All rights reserved.
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2 Connecting the components

4 The FL Demo Mode menu (page 26)

5 Playing a source (page 17)

6 Adjusting the sound as desired

cable. If HDMI cable other than

cable is used, it may not work

Cable when using the ARC

Cable) to connect this receiver to a component

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