Pioneer Stereo Receiver VSX LX51 User Manual

Operating Instructions  
audio/video multi-channel receiver  
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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.  
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).  
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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Operating Environment  
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  
Operating environment temperature and humidity:  
+5 ºC to +35 ºC (+41 ºF to +95 ºF); 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)  
requires repair will be charged for even during the  
warranty period.  
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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  
01 Before you start  
05 Listening to your system  
Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6  
Checking what’s in the box. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7  
Installing the receiver . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7  
Loading the batteries. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7  
Auto playback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29  
Listening in surround sound . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29  
Standard surround sound . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29  
Using the Home THX modes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30  
Using the Advanced surround effects . . . . . . . . . . . 30  
Listening in stereo. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31  
Using Front Stage Surround Advance. . . . . . . . . . . . . 31  
Using Stream Direct . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32  
Selecting MCACC presets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32  
Choosing the input signal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32  
Using surround back channel processing . . . . . . . . . 33  
Using the Virtual Surround Back mode . . . . . . . . . . 33  
Using the genre synchronizing function. . . . . . . . . . . 34  
02 5 minute guide  
Introduction to home theater . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8  
Listening to Surround Sound . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8  
Automatically setting up for surround sound  
(Auto MCACC) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9  
Problems when using the Auto MCACC Setup . . . . 10  
Playing a source. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10  
Better sound using Phase Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11  
06 Using the tuner  
03 Connecting your equipment  
Listening to the radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35  
Improving FM stereo sound. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35  
Using Neural THX. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35  
Tuning directly to a station . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35  
Saving station presets. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35  
Naming station presets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36  
Listening to station presets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36  
An introduction to RDS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36  
Searching for RDS programs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36  
Using EON . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37  
Rear panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12  
When making cable connections. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14  
About the video converter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14  
Connecting using HDMI . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15  
About HDMI. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15  
Connecting your TV and DVD player . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16  
Connecting your Blu-ray disc player . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16  
Connecting a satellite/cable receiver  
or other set-top box . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17  
Connecting a DVD/HDD recorder, VCR  
and other video sources . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17  
Using the component video jacks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18  
Connecting digital audio sources. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18  
About the WMA9 Pro decoder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19  
Connecting analog audio sources . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19  
Connecting a component to the front  
panel inputs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19  
Installing your speaker system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20  
Connecting the speakers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20  
Placing the speakers. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21  
THX speaker system setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22  
Connecting antennas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22  
Connecting external antennas. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23  
Plugging in the receiver . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23  
07 The System Setup menu  
Making receiver settings from the System  
Setup menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38  
Automatic MCACC (Expert) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38  
Surround back speaker setting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41  
Manual MCACC setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41  
Fine Channel Level . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42  
Fine Speaker Distance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42  
Standing Wave . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43  
Acoustic Calibration EQ Adjust. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43  
Acoustic Calibration EQ Professional. . . . . . . . . . . . 44  
Data Management . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46  
Manual speaker setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47  
Speaker Setting. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48  
Channel Level . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48  
Speaker Distance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49  
X-Curve. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50  
THX Audio Setting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50  
04 Controls and displays  
Front panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24  
Operating range of remote control unit . . . . . . . . . . 25  
Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26  
Remote control. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27  
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08 Other connections  
11 Using other functions  
Connecting an iPod. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51  
Connecting your iPod to the receiver . . . . . . . . . . . . 51  
iPod playback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51  
Connecting a USB device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53  
Connecting your USB device to the receiver . . . . . . 53  
Basic playback controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53  
Compressed audio compatibility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54  
Connecting the multichannel analog inputs. . . . . . . . 55  
Selecting the multichannel analog inputs . . . . . . . . 55  
Speaker B setup. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55  
Switching the speaker system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55  
Bi-amping your front speakers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56  
Bi-wiring your speakers. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56  
Connecting additional amplifiers. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57  
MULTI-ZONE listening. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57  
Making MULTI-ZONE connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57  
Using the MULTI-ZONE controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58  
Connecting an IR receiver. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59  
Switching components on and off  
Setting the Audio options. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69  
Setting the Video options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70  
Making an audio or a video recording. . . . . . . . . . . . . 71  
Reducing the level of an analog signal . . . . . . . . . . . . 72  
Using the sleep timer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72  
Dimming the display. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72  
Switching the speaker impedance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72  
Checking your system settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72  
Resetting the system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73  
Default system settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73  
12 Controlling the rest of your system  
Setting the remote to control other components. . . . 74  
Selecting preset codes directly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74  
Preset code list . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74  
Controls for TVs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76  
Controls for other components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76  
Operating other Pioneer components  
with this receiver’s sensor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77  
using the 12 volt trigger. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60  
Using this receiver with a Pioneer flat screen TV . . . . 60  
Using the SR+ mode with a Pioneer  
13 Additional information  
Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78  
Power. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78  
No sound. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78  
Other audio problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80  
Video . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81  
Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81  
Professional Calibration EQ graphical output . . . . . 82  
Display. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82  
Remote control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83  
USB interface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83  
HDMI . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84  
Important information regarding the HDMI  
connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85  
Surround sound formats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86  
Dolby . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86  
DTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87  
Windows Media Audio 9 Professional . . . . . . . . . . . 87  
About THX . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88  
About Neural – THX Surround . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89  
Listening modes with different input  
flat screen TV . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61  
Connecting a PC for Advanced MCACC output . . . . . 62  
Advanced MCACC output using your PC . . . . . . . . . 62  
09 HDMI Control  
Making the HDMI Control connections. . . . . . . . . . . . 63  
Setting the HDMI options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63  
Setting the HDMI Control mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63  
Before using synchronization. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64  
Synchronized amp mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64  
Synchronized amp mode operations. . . . . . . . . . . . . 64  
Canceling synchronized amp mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64  
About HDMI Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64  
10 Other Settings  
The Input Setup menu. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65  
Input function default and possible settings . . . . . . 66  
The Other Setup menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66  
Multi Channel Input Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67  
ZONE Audio Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67  
SR+ Setup for Pioneer flat screen TVs . . . . . . . . . . . 68  
OSD Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68  
signal formats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90  
Stream direct with different input signal formats . . . 94  
Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95  
Cleaning the unit. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95  
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Before you start  
01  
Chapter 1:  
Before you start  
Furthermore, Dolby Digital Plus and Dolby TrueHD,  
which are designed for the next-generation high-  
definition media such as Blu-ray Disc and HD DVD,  
support up to 7.1 channels and 8 channels respectively.  
Features  
Advanced Direct Energy design  
This receiver offers a new advancement in discrete  
design unique to Pioneer for high-power drivability, low  
distortion and stable imaging. Through a circuit design  
that minimizes the energy loss of the amplifier for each of  
the channels, this receiver generates equal amplifier  
power to all channels, eliminating the possibility of one  
channel dominating a particular sound field.  
DTS-EXPRESS is a low-bitrate encoding technology  
supporting up to 5.1 channels, with fixed data transfer  
rates ranging from 24 kbps to 256 kbps (this encoding is  
available only when signals are delivered to this receiver  
as primary audio).  
DTS-HD Master Audio delivers audio signals to listeners  
without any loss of data with its high transfer rates.  
Easy setup using Advanced MCACC  
Phase Control  
The Auto MCACC Setup provides a quick but accurate  
surround sound setup, which includes the advanced  
features of Professional Acoustic Calibration EQ. This  
innovative technology measures the reverb  
characteristics of your listening area, allowing you to  
customize your system calibration with the help of a  
graphical output that can be displayed on-screen or  
using computer. With the additional benefits of  
numerous MCACC preset memories, standing wave  
control and microphone measurements from a series of  
reference points, your home theater experience can be  
truly customized for optimal surround sound.  
The Phase Control technology incorporated into this  
receiver’s design provides coherent sound reproduction  
through the use of phase matching for an optimal sound  
image at your listening position.  
Sound Retriever  
The Sound Retriever feature employs DSP technology  
that helps bring CD quality sound back to WMA, MP3  
and MPEG-4 AAC audio files by restoring sound pressure  
and smoothing jagged artifacts left over after  
compression.  
Front Stage Surround Advance  
THX Select2 Plus certified design  
With the Front Stage Surround Advance feature, you can  
enjoy seamless, natural surround sound effects using  
only the front speakers, without deteriorating the quality  
of the original sound.  
This receiver bears the THX Select2 Plus logo, which  
means it has passed a rigorous series of quality and  
performance tests covering every aspect of the product.  
This includes testing of pre-amplifier and power amplifier  
performance and operation, and hundreds of other  
parameters in both the digital and analog domain,  
making your home theater experience as faithful as  
possible to what the director intended.  
Auto Level Control  
When the source is played in Auto level control stereo  
mode (A.L.C.), this receiver automatically equalizes the  
playback sound level according to the variation in  
recording levels between music sources recorded in the  
portable audio player.  
Dolby Digital and DTS decoding, including Dolby  
Digital EX, Dolby Pro Logic IIx, DTS 96/24, DTS-ES, Dolby  
Digital Plus, Dolby TrueHD, DTS-EXPRESS and DTS-HD  
Master Audio  
Dolby Digital and DTS decoding brings theater sound  
right into your home with up to six channels of surround  
sound, including a special LFE (Low Frequency Effects)  
channel for deep, realistic sound effects.  
HDMI and digital video conversion  
This receiver is compatible with the HDMI digital video  
format, providing you with high-definition digital video/  
audio via a single cable.  
High-quality sound formats such as DTS-HD and Dolby  
TrueHD are supported while this receiver is also  
compatible with the DeepColor feature. You can operate  
this receiver in synchronization with your Pioneer  
component that supports the HDMI Control function by  
connecting your component to this receiver via HDMI.  
Also, the built-in digital video converter of this receiver  
makes both de-interlacing and up-scaling possible, and  
analog video signals being input are converted and  
output as digital video signals at the HDMI terminal.  
The built-in Dolby Pro Logic IIx and DTS Neo:6 decoders  
not only provide full surround sound decoding for Dolby  
Surround sources, but will also generate convincing  
surround sound for any stereo source.  
Also, with the addition of a surround back speaker, you  
can take advantage of the built-in Dolby Digital EX and  
DTS-ES decoders for six-channel surround sound.  
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Before you start  
01  
iPod and USB Ready  
This receiver has the terminals for connecting an iPod  
unit and a USB mass storage device.  
Loading the batteries  
The iPod terminal is ready for handling digital audio, and  
this receiver’s enhanced compatibility makes on-screen  
control of your iPod an added possibility.  
The USB terminal allows you to listen to two-channel  
audio from a USB mass storage device connected to this  
receiver.  
Caution  
Incorrect use of batteries may result in such hazards as  
leakage and bursting. Observe the following precautions:  
Checking what’s in the box  
Please check that you’ve received the following supplied  
accessories:  
• 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.  
• Setup microphone (cable: 5 m)  
• Remote control unit  
• Batteries with the same shape may have different  
voltages. Do not use different batteries together.  
• AA/IEC R6P dry cell batteries x2  
• AM loop antenna  
• When disposing of used batteries, please comply  
with governmental regulations or environmental  
public instruction’s rules that apply in your country or  
area.  
• FM wire antenna  
• Warranty card  
• These operating instructions  
WARNING  
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.  
Installing the receiver  
• When installing this receiver, make sure to put it on a  
level and stable surface.  
Don’t 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)  
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5 minute guide  
02  
C5hampteri2n: ute guide  
Where you place the speakers will have a big effect on the  
sound. Place your speakers as shown below for the best  
surround sound effect. Also see Placing the speakers on  
page 21 for more on this.  
Introduction to home theater  
Home theater refers to the use of multiple audio tracks to  
create a surround sound effect, making you feel like  
you’re in the middle of the action or concert. The  
surround sound you get from a home theater system  
depends not only on your speaker setup, but also on the  
source and the sound settings of the receiver.  
Center (C)  
Front  
Right (R)  
Front  
Left (L)  
Surround  
Right (SR)  
Subwoofer (SW)  
This receiver will automatically decode multichannel  
Dolby Digital, DTS, or Dolby Surround sources according  
to your speaker setup. In most cases, you won’t have to  
make changes for realistic surround sound, but other  
possibilities (like listening to a CD with multichannel  
surround sound) are explained in Listening to your  
system on page 29.  
Surround  
Back Right (SBR)  
Listening  
position  
Surround  
Left (SL)  
Surround Back Left (SBL)  
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Plug in the receiver and switch it on, followed by  
Listening to Surround Sound  
your DVD player, your subwoofer and the TV.  
Plug the power cable into the AC outlet and switch on the  
receiver. Make sure you’ve set the video input on your TV  
to this receiver. Check the manual that came with the TV  
if you don’t know how to do this.  
This receiver was designed with the easiest possible  
setup in mind, so with the following quick setup guide,  
you should have your system hooked up for surround  
sound in no time at all. In most cases, you can simply  
leave the receiver in the default settings.  
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• Set the subwoofer volume to a comfortable level.  
• Be sure to complete all connections before  
connecting this receiver to an AC power source.  
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Use the on-screen automatic MCACC setup to set up  
your system.  
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Connect your TV and DVD player.  
See Automatically setting up for surround sound (Auto  
MCACC) on page 9 for more on this.  
See Connecting your TV and DVD player on page 16 to do  
this. For surround sound, you’ll want to hook up using a  
digital connection from the DVD player to the receiver.  
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Play a DVD, and adjust the volume to your liking.  
Make sure that DVD is showing in the receiver’s display,  
indicating that the DVD input is selected. If it isn’t, press  
DVD on the remote control to set the receiver to the DVD  
input.  
2
Connect your speakers and place them for optimal  
surround sound.  
Connect your speakers as shown in Installing your  
speaker system on page 20.  
In addition to the basic playback explained in Playing a  
source on page 10, there are several other sound options  
you can select. See Listening to your system on page 29  
for more on this.  
See also Making receiver settings from the System Setup  
menu on page 38 for more setup options.  
Note  
1 After this receiver is connected to an AC outlet, a 15-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 the  
HDMI Control mode to OFF, you can skip this process. For details about the HDMI Control feature, see HDMI Control on page 63.  
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• Push down on the PUSH OPEN tab to access the  
MCACC SETUP MIC jack:  
Automatically setting up for surround  
sound (Auto MCACC)  
AUTO SURR/  
STREAM DIRECT  
HOME  
THX  
STANDARD  
SURROUND  
ADVANCED  
SURROUND  
STEREO/  
A.L.C.  
VIDEO INPUT  
AUDIO  
iPod DIRECT  
USB  
MCACC  
SETUP MIC  
VIDEO  
L
R
DIGITAL IN  
PHONES  
MULTI-ZONE  
CONTROL  
ON/OFF  
SPEAKERS  
ST  
ST  
+
The Auto MCACC Setup measures the acoustic  
characteristics of your listening area, taking into account  
ambient noise, speaker size and distance, and tests for  
both channel delay and channel level. After you have set  
up the microphone provided with your system, the  
receiver uses the information from a series of test tones  
to optimize the speaker settings and equalization for your  
particular room.  
The Auto MCACC display appears once the microphone  
is connected.  
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1.Auto MCACC  
Surround Back System  
[
Normal  
]
Save SYMMETRY to  
[
M1.MEMORY  
START  
1
]
Make sure you do this before moving on to Playing a  
source on page 10.  
ENTER:Start  
:Cancel  
Important  
3
Make sure ‘Normal’ is selected,2 select an MCACC  
preset3, press RECEIVER and then select START4  
Follow the instructions on-screen.  
• Make sure the microphone and speakers are not  
moved during the Auto MCACC Setup.  
.
4
• Using the Auto MCACC Setup will overwrite any  
existing settings for the MCACC preset you select.  
Make sure the microphone is connected, and if you’re  
using a subwoofer, make sure it is switched on and set to  
a comfortable volume level.  
• Before using the Auto MCACC Setup, the  
headphones should be disconnected and the iPod  
USB function should not be selected as an input  
source.  
5
Wait for the test tones to finish, then confirm the  
speaker configuration in the OSD.  
A progress report is displayed on-screen while the  
receiver outputs test tones to determine the speakers  
present in your setup. Try to be as quiet as possible while  
Caution  
5
• The test tones used in the Auto MCACC Setup are  
output at high volume.  
it’s doing this.  
If no operations are performed for 10 seconds while the  
speaker configuration check screen is being displayed,  
the Auto MCACC Setup will resume automatically. In this  
case, you don’t need to select ‘OK’ and press ENTER in  
step 6.  
AUDIO  
VIDEO  
DTV/TV  
EON  
MPX SIGNAL SEL  
PARAMETER  
PARAMETER  
EXIT  
TUNE  
TOOLS  
RECEIVER  
SOURCE  
AUDIO  
DISPLAY  
CH  
TOP MENU  
ST  
MENU  
T.EDIT  
TV CTRL  
RECEIVER  
DVD  
DVR 1  
FM/AM  
BD  
TV  
CD  
HDMI  
CD-R  
ENTER  
ST  
DVR 2  
PTY  
SEARCH  
RETURN  
MAIN  
ZONE  
2
iPod USB  
SETUP TUNE  
iPod CTRL  
INPUT  
1
2
Switch on the receiver and your TV.  
Connect the microphone to the MCACC SETUP MIC  
jack on the front panel.  
Place the microphone so that it’s about ear level at your  
normal listening position (use a tripod if possible). Make  
sure there are no obstacles between the speakers and  
the microphone.  
Note  
1 • You can’t use the System Setup menu in either the main or sub zone when the iPod USB input source is selected. When you set ZONE 2 to ON  
(page 58), you can’t use the System Setup menu.  
• If you cancel the Auto MCACC Setup, or leave an error message for over three minutes, the screen saver will appear.  
2 • If you are planning on bi-amping your front speakers, or setting up a separate speaker system in another room, read through Surround back speaker  
setting on page 41 and make sure to connect your speakers as necessary before continuing to step 4.  
• If you have THX-certified speakers, select CUSTOM and choose YES for the THX Speaker setting.  
3 The six MCACC presets are used for storing surround sound settings for different listening positions. Simply choose an unused preset for now (you can  
rename it later in Data Management on page 46).  
4 Note that correction curves are saved only when set to SYMMETRY. Select CUSTOM to save other correction curves (such as ALL CH ADJUST and  
FRONT ALIGN). See Automatic MCACC (Expert) on page 38 for more on this.  
5 Do not adjust the volume during the test tones. This may result in incorrect speaker settings.  
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• With error messages (such as Too much ambient  
noise! or Check Microphone.) select RETRY after  
checking for ambient noise (see Problems when  
using the Auto MCACC Setup below) and verifying the  
mic connection. If there doesn’t seem to be a  
problem, you can simply select GO NEXT and  
continue.  
Problems when using the Auto MCACC Setup  
If the room environment is not optimal for the Auto  
MCACC Setup (too much background noise, echo off the  
walls, obstacles blocking the speakers from the  
microphone) the final settings may be incorrect. Check  
for household appliances (air conditioner, fridge, fan,  
etc.), that may be affecting the environment and switch  
them off if necessary. If there are any instructions  
showing in the front panel display, please follow them.  
1.Auto MCACC  
Now Analyzing  
1.Auto MCACC  
CHECK!  
(2/9)  
Front  
Center  
Surr  
SB  
[
[
[
YES  
YES  
YES  
]
]
]
]
]
• Some older TVs may interfere with the operation of  
the microphone. If this seems to be happening,  
switch off the TV when doing the Auto MCACC Setup.  
Environment Check  
Ambient Noise  
Microphone  
[
[
[
OK  
]
]
]
[
[
YES  
YES  
x
2
SW  
Speaker YES/NO  
OK  
:Cancel  
10  
:Cancel  
The configuration shown on-screen should reflect the  
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Playing a source  
actual speakers you have.  
Here are the basic instructions for playing a source (such  
as a DVD disc) with your home theater system.  
If you see an error message (ERR) in the right side  
column (or the speaker configuration displayed isn’t  
correct), there may be a problem with the speaker  
connection. If selecting RETRY doesn’t work, turn off the  
power and check the speaker connections. If there  
doesn’t seem to be a problem, you can simply use /  
to select the speaker and / to change the setting  
(and number for surround back) and continue.  
4
SR+  
7
5
SBch  
8
6
A.ATT  
PTY  
RECEIVER  
SOURCE  
SEARCH  
RETURN  
9
D.ACCESS CH LEVEL  
CLASS  
SETUP TUNE  
iPod CTRL  
ENTER  
0
DVD  
DVR 1  
FM/AM  
BD  
TV  
CD  
HDMI  
CD-R  
MASTER  
VOLUME  
INPUT  
AUTO/  
STEREO/  
BD MENU  
DVR 2  
DIRECT  
A.L.C. STANDARD ADV SURR  
DVD  
HDD  
TV CONTROL  
iPod USB  
THX  
STATUS  
PHASE  
CH  
VOL  
MUTE  
INPUT  
SELECT  
DIMMER  
3
DTV/TV  
AUDIO  
EON  
MPX SIGNAL SEL  
CH  
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Make sure ‘OK’ is selected, then press ENTER.  
AUDIO  
PARAMETER  
VIDEO  
1
2
PARAMETER  
GENRE  
MCACC  
SLEEP  
EXIT  
TUNE  
TOOLS  
DISPLAY  
A progress report is displayed on-screen while the  
receiver outputs more test tones to determine the  
optimum receiver settings for Channel Level, Speaker  
Distance, Standing Wave and Acoustic Cal EQ.  
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5
6
1
Switch on your system components and receiver.  
Start by switching on the playback component (for  
example a DVD player), your TV and subwoofer (if you  
have one), then the receiver (press RECEIVER).  
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Again, try to be as quiet as possible while this is  
happening. It may take 3 to 7 minutes.  
• Make sure the setup mic is disconnected.  
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The Auto MCACC Setup has finished! Press RETURN  
2
Select the input source you want to play.  
to go back to the System Setup menu.2  
You can use the input source buttons on the remote  
control, INPUT SELECT, or the front panel controls.  
Be sure to disconnect the microphone from this receiver  
upon completion of the Auto MCACC setup.  
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3
Press AUTO/DIRECT (AUTO SURR/STREAM  
The settings made in the Auto MCACC Setup should give  
you excellent surround sound from your system, but it is  
also possible to adjust these settings manually using the  
DIRECT) to select ‘AUTO SURROUND’ and start  
playback of the source.6  
If you’re playing a Dolby Digital or DTS surround sound  
DVD disc, you should hear surround sound. If you are  
playing a stereo source, you will only hear sound from the  
front left/right speakers in the default listening mode.  
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System Setup menu (starting on page 38).  
Note  
1 If you’re using the front panel display, the diagram in Listening to Surround Sound on page 8 indicates (in bold) how each speaker is displayed.  
2 You can also choose to view the settings from the MCACC Data Check screen. See Automatic MCACC (Expert) on page 38 for more on this.  
3 • Depending on the characteristics of your room, sometimes identical speakers with cone sizes of around 12 cm will end up with different size settings.  
You can correct the setting manually using the Manual speaker setup on page 47.  
• The subwoofer distance setting may be farther than the actual distance from the listening position. This setting should be accurate (taking delay and  
room characteristics into account) and generally does not need to be changed.  
• If Auto MCACC Setup measurement results are incorrect due to the interaction of the speakers and viewing environment, we recommend adjusting  
the settings manually.  
4 Make sure that the TV’s video input is set to this receiver (for example, if you connected this receiver to the VIDEO 1 jacks on your TV, make sure that the  
VIDEO 1 input is now selected).  
5 If you need to manually switch the input signal type press SIGNAL SEL (page 32).  
6 • 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 (see Listening in surround sound on page 29 if you need to do this) if you want multichannel surround sound.  
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• See also Listening to your system on page 29 for  
information on different ways of listening to sources.  
Phase Control ON  
Front speaker  
Listening  
position  
It is possible to check on the display whether or not multi-  
channel playback is being performed properly.  
When using a surround back speaker, 2D+PL IIx  
MOVIE is displayed when playing Dolby Digital signals,  
and DTS+Neo:6 is displayed when playing DTS 5.1-  
channel signals.  
Sound  
source  
Original sound  
preserved with no  
loss of clarity  
Subwoofer  
When not using a surround back speaker, DOLBY  
DIGITAL is displayed when playing Dolby Digital signals.  
• Rhythms with crystal-like clarity  
• Bass sound with no loss of depth  
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Use the volume control to adjust the volume level.  
• Sound of musical instruments with superb reality  
Phase Control technology provides coherent sound  
reproduction through the use of phase matching for an  
Turn down the volume of your TV so that all sound is  
coming from the speakers connected to this receiver.  
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optimal sound image at your listening position. The  
default setting is on and we recommend leaving Phase  
Control switched on for all sound sources.  
Better sound using Phase Control  
This receiver’s Phase Control feature uses phase  
correction measures to make sure your sound source  
arrives at the listening position in phase, preventing  
unwanted distortion and/or coloring of the sound (see  
illustration below).  
THX  
STATUS  
PHASE  
DTV/TV  
AUDIO  
TV CTRL  
EON  
MPX SIGNAL SEL  
CH  
DISPLAY  
RECEIVER  
During multichannel playback, LFE (Low-Frequency  
Effects) signals as well as low-frequency signals in each  
channel are assigned to the subwoofer or other the  
subwoofer and the most appropriate speaker. At least in  
theory, however, this type of processing involves a group  
delay that varies with frequency, resulting in phase  
distortion where the low-frequency sound is delayed or  
muffled by the conflict with other channels. With the  
Phase Control mode switched on, this receiver can  
reproduce powerful bass sound without deteriorating the  
quality of the original sound (see illustration below).  
Press RECEIVER, then press PHASE (PHASE  
CONTROL) to switch on phase correction.  
The PHASE CONTROL indicator on the front panel lights.  
Phase Control OFF  
Front speaker  
Listening  
position  
Sound  
source  
Sound muffled due  
to a delay in time  
Subwoofer  
• Rhythms blurred and difficult to hear  
• Bass sound with loss of depth  
• Sound of musical instruments with no reality  
Note  
1 • 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 (as shown in the upper section of the diagram  
above), then the sound will be ‘out of phase’ and an unreliable sound image will be produced.  
• The PHASE CONTROL feature is available even when the headphones are plugged in.  
• If your subwoofer has a phase control switch, set it to the plus (+) sign (or 0°). However, the effect you can actually feel when PHASE CONTROL is set  
to ON on this receiver depends on the type of your subwoofer. Set your subwoofer to maximize the effect. It is also recommended you try changing the  
orientation or the place of your subwoofer.  
• Set the built-in lowpass filter switch of your subwoofer to OFF. If this cannot be done on your subwoofer, set the cutoff frequency to a higher value.  
• 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 HDMI audio output parameter is set to THROUGH in Setting the Audio options on page 69.  
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CChaoptnern3:ecting your equipment  
This receiver provides you with many connection possibilities, but it doesn’t have to be difficult. This page explains the  
kinds of components you can connect to make up your home theater system.  
Rear panel  
OR  
NENT VIDEO  
IN  
MONITOR  
OUT  
HDMI  
OUT  
ANTENNA  
IN  
OUT  
IN  
OUT  
IN  
1
2
4
8
11 12 1  
3
2
IN  
3
16  
XIAL  
1
-
2
ASSIGNABLE  
Y
VIDEO  
IN  
1
(DVD)  
PB  
FM UNBAL 75  
AM LOOP  
RS-232C  
IN  
2
(CD)  
ASSIGNABLE  
PR  
DVD  
AUDIO  
TV SAT  
IN  
DVR1  
OUT  
DVR2  
OUT  
ZONE 2  
OUT  
1
-
3
BD IN  
PRE OUT  
(Single)  
IN  
IN  
IN  
IN  
OUT  
CENTER  
IN  
14  
15  
5
L
OAL  
1
(TV SAT)  
3
OUT  
IN  
IN  
1
R
IN  
2
(DVR1)  
CD  
CD-R  
SUBWOOFER  
SURROUND SURROUND BACK  
6
2  
MULTI CH IN  
ERS  
FRONT  
CENTER  
SURROUND  
SURROUND BACK /  
B
IN  
10  
L
R
L
R
L
9
2
IN  
3
(Single)  
(DVR2)  
ASSIGN-  
ABLE  
OUT  
FRONT  
CENTER SURROUND SURROUND BACK  
1
-
2
OUT  
1
7
L
ASSIGNABLE  
12 V TRIGGER  
1
-
3
2
(OUTPUT  
DIGITAL  
12 V  
50 mA MAX)  
TOTAL  
R
SELECTABLE SEE INSTRUCTION MANUAL  
SELECTABLE VOIR LE MODE D'EMPLOI  
SUBWOOFER  
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Control input/output  
Caution  
Use to connect other Pioneer components so that you  
can control all your equipment from a single IR remote  
sensor.  
• Before making or changing the connections, switch  
off the power and disconnect the power cord from the  
power outlet. Plugging in should be the final step.  
See Operating other Pioneer components with this  
receiver’s sensor on page 77.  
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HDMI connectors (x4)  
Three inputs and one output for high-quality audio/video  
connection to compatible HDMI devices.  
6
Remote input/output (MULTI-ZONE)  
Use for connection to an external remote control sensor  
for use in a MULTI-ZONE setup, for example.  
See Connecting an IR receiver on page 59.  
See Connecting using HDMI on page 15.  
2
Coaxial digital audio inputs (x2)  
Use for digital audio sources, including DVD players/  
recorders, digital satellite receivers, CD players, etc.  
7
12 V trigger jacks (total 50 mA max.) (x2)  
Use to switch components in your system on and off  
according to the input function of the receiver.  
See Switching components on and off using the 12  
volt trigger on page 60.  
See also The Input Setup menu on page 65 to assign  
the inputs.  
3
Optical digital audio output/input(s) (x4)  
Use the OUT jack for recording to a CD or MiniDisc  
recorder.  
See Connecting digital audio sources on page 18.  
Use the IN jacks for digital audio sources, including DVD  
8
Audio/video source inputs/(outputs) (x6)  
Use for connection to audio/visual sources, such as DVD  
players/recorders, VCRs, etc. Each set of inputs has jacks  
for composite video, S-Video and stereo analog audio.  
See Connecting a DVD/HDD recorder, VCR and other  
video sources on page 17.  
players/recorders, digital satellite receivers, CD players,  
etc.  
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Multichannel analog audio inputs  
See also The Input Setup menu on page 65 to assign  
the inputs.  
7.1 channel inputs for connection to a DVD player with  
multichannel analog outputs.  
See Connecting the multichannel analog inputs on  
page 55.  
4
RS-232C connector  
Use for connection to a PC for graphical output when  
using Advanced MCACC.  
See Connecting a PC for Advanced MCACC output on  
page 62.  
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10 Speaker terminals  
Use for connection to the main front, center, surround  
and surround back speakers.  
See Installing your speaker system on page 20.  
11 Composite and S-Video monitor outputs  
Use to connect monitors and TVs.  
See Connecting your TV and DVD player on page 16.  
12 ZONE 2 audio/video outputs  
Use to connect a second receiver in a separate room.  
See MULTI-ZONE listening on page 57.  
13 Component video connections (x4)  
Use the inputs to connect any video source that has  
component video output, such as a DVD recorder. Use  
the output for connection to a monitor or TV.  
See Using the component video jacks on page 18.  
14 Stereo analog audio source inputs/(outputs) (x3)  
Use for connection to audio sources such as CD players,  
tape decks, turntables, etc.  
See Connecting analog audio sources on page 19.  
15 Multichannel pre-amplifier outputs  
Use to connect separate amplifiers for front, center,  
surround, surround back and subwoofer channels.  
See Connecting additional amplifiers on page 57 (see  
also Installing your speaker system on page 20 for  
powered subwoofer connection).  
16 AM and FM antenna terminals  
Use to connect indoor or outdoor antennas for radio  
broadcasts.  
See Connecting antennas on page 22.  
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About the video converter  
• To avoid hum, do not lay connected cables over the  
top of the receiver.  
The video converter ensures that all video sources are  
output through all of the MONITOR VIDEO OUT jacks.  
The only exception is HDMI: since this resolution cannot  
be downsampled, you must connect your monitor/TV to  
the receiver’s HDMI video outputs when connecting this  
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video source.  
If several video components are assigned to the same  
input function (see The Input Setup menu on page 65),  
the converter gives priority to HDMI, component, S-  
Video, then composite (in that order).  
• When connecting optical cables, be careful when  
inserting the plug not to damage the shutter  
protecting the optical socket.  
Terminal for connection  
with source device  
Terminal for connection  
with TV monitor  
HDMI IN  
HDMI OUT  
Y
Y
• When storing optical cable, coil loosely. The cable  
may be damaged if bent around sharp corners.  
PB  
PB  
PR  
PR  
COMPONENT VIDEO IN  
COMPONENT VIDEO  
MONITOR OUT  
S-VIDEO IN  
VIDEO IN  
S-VIDEO  
MONITOR OUT  
VIDEO  
MONITOR OUT  
Video signals can be output  
• For optimal video performance, THX recommends  
switching Digital Video Conversion (in Setting the  
Video options on page 70) OFF.  
This product incorporates copyright protection technology that is  
protected by method claims of certain U.S. patents and other  
intellectual property rights owned by Macrovision Corporation and  
other rights owners. Use of this copyright protection technology  
must be authorized by Macrovision Corporation, and is intended  
for home and other limited viewing uses only unless otherwise  
authorized by Macrovision Corporation. Reverse engineering or  
disassembly is prohibited.  
Note  
1 • If the video signal does not appear on your TV or flat screen 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 converted. In this case, try switching Digital Video Conversion (in Setting the Video  
options on page 70) OFF.  
• The ZONE 2 video input can also be converted. For details, see Setting the Video options on page 70.  
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Connecting using HDMI  
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2
Use an HDMI cable to connect the HDMI OUT  
interconnect on this receiver to an HDMI interconnect  
on an HDMI-compatible monitor.  
If you have an HDMI or DVI (with HDCP) equipped  
component, you can connect it to this receiver using a  
• The arrow on the cable connector body should be  
facing left for correct alignment with the connector  
on the player.  
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commercially available HDMI cable.  
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, SACD, Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby  
TrueHD, DTS-HD Master Audio (see below for  
limitations), Video CD/Super VCD, CD and MP3. See  
About the video converter on page 14 for more on HDMI  
compatibility.  
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Use the INPUT SELECT button to select the HDMI  
input you’ve connected to (for example, HDMI 2).  
You can also perform the same operation by using the  
INPUT SELECTOR dial on the front panel or by pressing  
HDMI on the remote control repeatedly.  
HDMI/DVI-compatible monitor or  
flat screen TV  
• Set the HDMI parameter in Setting the Audio options  
on page 69 to THROUGH if you want to hear HDMI  
audio output from your TV or flat screen TV (no sound  
will be heard from this receiver).  
HDMI IN  
• If the video signal does not appear on your TV or flat  
screen 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 converted. In this case,  
use an analog video connection.  
HDMI  
OUT  
S-  
VIDEO  
IN  
IN  
OUT  
IN  
OUT  
COAXIAL  
1
-
2
ASSIGNABLE  
VIDEO  
IN  
1
(DVD)  
RS-232C  
IN  
2
(CD)  
DVD  
AUDIO  
TV SAT  
IN  
DVR1  
OUT  
DVR  
OUT  
BD IN  
• You can’t hear HDMI audio through this receiver’s  
digital out jacks.  
IN  
IN  
CON- IN  
TROL  
L
OPTICAL  
IN  
1
OUT  
IN  
IN  
1
(TV SAT)  
R
IN  
2
IR  
ZONE2  
IN  
(DVR1)  
MULTI CH IN  
SPEA  
About HDMI  
2
IN  
3
A
(DVR2)  
ASSIGN-  
ABLE  
OUT  
FRONT  
CENTER SURROUND SURROUND BACK  
1
-
2
HDMI (High Definition Multimedia Interface) supports  
both video and audio on a single digital connection for  
use with DVD players, DTV, set-top boxes, and other AV  
devices. HDMI was developed to provide the  
technologies of High Bandwidth Digital Content  
Protection (HDCP) as well as Digital Visual Interface  
(DVI) in one specification. HDCP is used to protect digital  
content transmitted and received by DVI-compliant  
displays.  
OUT  
1
L
ASSIGNABLE  
12VTRIGGER  
1
-
3
2
(OUTPUT  
12 V  
DIGITAL  
TOTAL  
50 mA MAX)  
R
SUBWOOFER  
VSX-LX51  
HDMI/DVI-equipped component  
HDMI OUT  
1
Use an HDMI cable to connect one of the HDMI IN  
HDMI has the capability to support standard, enhanced,  
or high-definition video plus standard to multi-channel  
surround-sound audio. HDMI features include  
interconnects on this receiver to an HDMI output on  
your HDMI component.  
The HDMI indicator lights on the front panel when an  
HDMI-equipped component is connected.  
uncompressed digital video, one connector (instead of  
several cables and connectors), and communication  
between the AV source and AV devices such as DTVs.  
HDMI, the HDMI Logo and High-Definition Multimedia  
Interface are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI  
Licensing LLC.  
Note  
1 • An HDMI connection can only be made with DVI-equipped components compatible with both DVI and High Bandwidth Digital Content Protection  
(HDCP). If you choose to connect to a DVI connector, you will need a separate adaptor (DVIHDMI) to do so. A DVI connection, however, does not support  
audio signals. Consult your local audio dealer for more information.  
• If you connect a component that is not compatible with HDCP, an HDCP ERROR message is displayed on the front panel display. Some components  
that are compatible with HDCP still cause this message to be displayed, but so long as there is no problem with displaying video this is not a malfunction.  
• Depending on the component you have connected, using a DVI connection may result in unreliable signal transfers.  
• This receiver supports SACD, Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby TrueHD and DTS-HD Master Audio. To take advantage of these formats, however, make sure  
that the component connected to this receiver also supports the corresponding format.  
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Connect a coaxial-type1 digital audio output on  
your DVD player to the COAXIAL IN 1 DVD) input.  
Use a coaxial cable designed for digital audio.  
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Connecting your TV and DVD player  
4
Connect the stereo audio outputs on your DVD  
player to the DVD AUDIO inputs.  
Connect using a stereo RCA/phono jack cable.  
VIDEO S-VIDEO  
IN  
IN  
• If your DVD player has multichannel analog outputs,  
you can connect these instead. See also Connecting  
the multichannel analog inputs on page 55.  
TV  
1
VSX-LX51  
MONITOR  
OUT  
HDMI  
S-  
VIDEO  
OU  
IN  
IN  
OUT  
IN  
OUT  
IN  
COAXIAL  
ASSIGNABLE  
1
-
2
EO  
OUT  
IN  
1
(DVD)  
RS-232C  
Connecting your Blu-ray disc player  
DVD  
AUDIO  
TV SAT  
IN  
DVR1  
OUT  
DVR2  
OUT IN  
ZON  
OU  
BD IN  
IN  
IN  
CON- IN  
TROL  
VSX-LX51  
L
OPTICAL  
IN  
1
OUT  
IN  
IN  
1
(TV SAT)  
MONITOR  
OUT  
HDMI  
S-  
VIDEO  
OU  
IN  
IN  
OUT  
IN  
OUT  
IN  
R
COAXIAL  
IN  
2
1
-
2
ASSIGNABLE  
IR  
ZONE2  
IN  
(DVR1)  
MU
SPEAKERS  
FRONT  
VIDEO  
R
OUT  
2
IN  
1
A
(DVD)  
ASSI
AB
OUT  
RS-232C  
FRONT  
CENTER SURROUND SURROUND BACK  
OUT  
IN  
2
(CD)  
1
DVD  
AUDIO  
TV SAT  
IN  
DVR1  
OUT  
DVR2  
OUT IN  
ZON  
OU  
L
BD IN  
ASSIGNABLE  
12VTRIGGER  
1
-
3
IN  
IN  
2
CON- IN  
TROL  
(OUTPUT  
12 V  
DIGITAL  
TOTAL  
50 mA MAX)  
L
R
OPTICAL  
IN  
1
OUT  
1
(TV SAT)  
SUBWOOFER  
IN  
IN  
R
IN  
2
IR  
ZONE2  
IN  
(DVR1)  
MULTI CH IN  
SPEAKERS  
FRONT  
R
2
IN  
3
A
(DVR2)  
ASSIGN-  
ABLE  
OUT  
FRONT  
CENTER SURROUND SURROUND BACK  
1
-
2
OUT  
1
L
ASSIGNABLE  
12VTRIGGER  
1
-
3
2
(OUTPUT  
DIGITAL  
12 V  
50 mA MAX)  
TOTAL  
R
SUBWOOFER  
COAXIAL  
OPTICAL  
S-VIDEO  
R
AUDIO  
L
DIGITAL OUT  
VIDEO OUT  
ANALOG OUT  
3
2
4
HDMI OUT  
Blu-ray disc player  
The diagram shows a basic setup of this receiver together  
with a Blu-ray disc player, with HDMI connections. If your  
Blu-ray disc player offers multi-channel analog audio  
outputs, see Connecting the multichannel analog inputs  
on page 55.  
DVD player  
The diagram shows a basic setup of this receiver together  
with a TV and DVD player, with S-Video or composite  
video connections. Different TVs and DVD players may  
offer alternative connections. See also Using the  
Connect an HDMI output on your Blu-ray disc  
component video jacks on page 18 if your TV and/or DVD  
player has component video inputs/outputs. If your DVD  
player offers multichannel analog audio outputs, see  
Connecting the multichannel analog inputs on page 55.  
player to the BD HDMI input.  
Connect using an HDMI cable.  
1
Connect the MONITOR OUT video jack to a video  
input on your TV.  
Use a standard RCA/phono jack video cable to connect to  
the composite video jack, or for higher quality video, use  
an S-Video cable to connect to the S-Video jack.  
2
Connect a composite or S-Video output on your  
DVD player to the DVD VIDEO or DVD S-VIDEO input.  
Connect using a standard video cable or an S-Video  
cable.  
Note  
1 If your DVD player only has an optical digital output, you can connect it to one of the optical inputs on this receiver using an optical cable. When you set  
up the receiver you’ll need to tell the receiver which input you connected the player to (see The Input Setup menu on page 65).  
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Connecting a satellite/cable receiver or  
other set-top box  
Connecting a DVD/HDD recorder, VCR  
and other video sources  
Satellite and cable receivers, and terrestrial digital TV  
tuners are all examples of so-called ‘set-top boxes’.  
This receiver has two sets of audio/video inputs and  
outputs suitable for connecting analog or digital video  
devices, including DVD/HDD recorders and VCRs.  
VSX-LX51  
VSX-LX51  
MONITOR  
OUT  
HDMI  
S-  
VIDEO  
OU  
IN  
IN  
OUT  
IN  
OUT  
IN  
COAXIAL  
ASSIGNABLE  
1
-
2
MONITOR  
OUT  
HDMI  
S-  
VIDEO  
OU  
IN  
IN  
OUT  
IN  
OUT  
IN  
VIDEO  
COAXIAL  
ASSIGNABLE  
OUT  
IN  
1
1
-
2
(DVD)  
RS-232C  
VIDEO  
OUT  
IN  
1
IN  
2
(CD)  
(DVD)  
DVD  
AUDIO  
TV SAT  
IN  
DVR1  
OUT  
DVR2  
OUT IN  
ZON  
OU  
RS-232C  
BD IN  
IN  
2
IN  
IN  
ON- IN  
OL  
(CD)  
D
AUDIO  
SAT  
IN  
DVR1  
OUT  
OUT IN  
ZON  
OU  
BD IN  
L
OPTICAL  
IN  
1
OUT  
IN  
IN  
IN  
IN  
1
(TV SAT)  
CON- IN  
TROL  
L
L  
R
IN  
1
OUT  
IR  
ZONE2  
IN  
1
IN  
IN  
(TV SAT)  
MULTI CH IN  
SPEAKERS  
FRONT  
R
R
2
IN  
2
IN  
3
A
IR  
(DVR1)  
(DVR2)  
ASSIGN-  
ABLE  
ZONE2  
IN  
OUT  
MULTI CH IN  
PEAKERS  
FRONT  
FRONT  
CENTER SURROUND SURROUND BACK  
R
2
1
-
2
OUT  
1
ASSIGN-  
ABLE  
OUT  
L
ASSIGNABLE  
1
FRONT  
CENTER SURROUND SURROUND BACK  
12VTRIGGER  
-
3
1
-
2
T  
2
(OUTPUT  
1
L
DIGITAL  
12 V  
50 mA MAX)  
TOTAL  
R
ASSIGNABLE  
12VTRIGGER  
1
-
3
2
SUBWOOFER  
(OUTPUT  
DIGITAL  
12 V  
50 mA MAX)  
TOTAL  
R
SUBWOOFER  
DIGITAL OUT  
R
AUDIO  
L
VIDEO S-VIDEO  
AV OUT  
COAXIAL OPTICAL  
DIGITAL OUT  
R AUDIO L  
VIDEO S-VIDEO  
R AUDIO L  
VIDEO S-VIDEO  
AV OUT  
AV IN  
3
1
2
STB  
1
Connect the audio/video outputs on the set-top  
box to the TV SAT AUDIO and VIDEO inputs.  
Connect using a stereo RCA/phono jack cable and a  
video or S-Video cable.  
DVR, VCR, etc.  
1
Connect the audio/video outputs of the video  
player/recorder to the DVR1 AUDIO and VIDEO inputs.  
Use a stereo RCA/phono jack audio cable for the audio  
connection and a video or S-Video cable for the video  
connection.  
2
Connect an optical-type1 digital audio output from  
your set-top box to the OPTICAL IN 1 (TV SAT) input.2  
Use an optical cable for the connection.  
• For a second recorder, use the DVR2 IN inputs.  
2
If the device can record, connect the DVR1 AUDIO  
and VIDEO outputs to the recorder’s audio/video  
inputs.  
Use a stereo RCA/phono jack audio cable for the audio  
connection and a video or S-Video cable for the video  
connection.  
• For a second recorder, use the DVR2 OUT outputs.  
Note  
1 If your set-top box only has a coaxial digital output, you can connect it to one of the coaxial inputs on this receiver using a coaxial digital audio cable.  
When you set up the receiver you’ll need to tell the receiver which input you connected the set-top box to (see The Input Setup menu on page 65).  
2 If your satellite/cable receiver doesn’t have a digital audio output, you can skip this step.  
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If the device can output digital audio, connect an  
1
Connect the component video outputs of your  
optical-type1 digital audio output from the recorder to  
source to a set of ASSIGNABLE COMPONENT VIDEO  
inputs.  
Connect using a three-way component video cable.  
the OPTICAL IN 2  
(DVR1) input.  
2
Use an optical cable for the connection.  
• Since they are assignable, it doesn’t matter which  
component video inputs you use for which source.  
After connecting everything, you’ll need to assign the  
component video inputs—see The Input Setup menu  
on page 65.  
• For a second recorder, use the OPTICAL IN 3 (DVR2)  
inputs.  
Using the component video jacks  
2
Connect the COMPONENT VIDEO MONITOR OUT  
jacks to the component video inputs on your TV or  
monitor.  
Component video should give superior picture quality  
when compared to composite or S-Video. You can also  
take advantage of progressive scan video (if your source  
and TV are both compatible), which delivers a very stable,  
flicker-free picture. See the manuals that came with your  
TV and source component to check whether they are  
compatible with progressive-scan video.  
Use a three-way component video cable.  
Connecting digital audio sources  
This receiver has both digital inputs and outputs,  
allowing you to connect digital audio components for  
playback and for making digital recordings.  
Y
P
B
R
Most digital components also have analog connections.  
See Connecting analog audio sources on page 19 if you  
want to connect these too.  
P
COMPONENT  
VIDEO  
2
TV  
VSX-LX51  
MONITOR  
OUT  
COMPONENT VIDEO  
IN IN  
MONITOR  
OUT  
ANTENNA  
OUT  
OUT  
IN  
OUT  
IN  
1
2
IN  
3
MO  
HDMI  
S-  
VIDEO  
IN  
IN  
OUT  
IN  
OUT  
IN  
Y
COAXIAL  
ASSIGNABLE  
1
-
2
PB  
VIDEO  
AM LOOP  
OUT  
IN  
1
(DVD)  
RS-232C  
LE  
PR  
DVR1  
OUT  
DVR2  
OUT  
2  
IN  
2
(CD)  
DVD  
AUDIO  
TV SAT  
IN  
DVR1  
OUT  
DVR2  
OUT IN  
PRE OUT  
IN  
IN  
IN  
OUT  
IN  
FRONT  
(Single)  
BD IN  
IN  
IN  
CON- IN  
TROL  
L
OPTICAL  
IN  
1
OUT  
IN  
IN  
1
(TV SAT)  
SUBWOOFER  
CD  
CD-R  
R
SURROUND SURROUND BACK  
IN  
2
TI CH IN  
SPEAKERS  
FRONT  
CENTER  
SURROUND  
SURROUND BACK /  
B
IR  
ZONE2  
IN  
(DVR1)  
R
L
R
L
R
L
A
(Single)  
MULTI CH IN  
SPEAKERS  
F
R
2
IN  
3
A
(DVR2)  
SURROUND SURROUND BACK  
ASSIGN-  
ABLE  
OUT  
FRONT  
CENTER SURROUND SURROUND BACK  
1
-
2
OUT  
L
SSIGNABLE  
12VTRIG
1
-
3
2
(OUTPUT  
DIGITAL  
12 V  
50 mA MAX)  
TOTAL  
R
SELECTABLE SEE INSTRUCTION MANUAL  
SELECTABLE VOIR LE MODE D'EMPLOI  
SUBWOOFER  
VSX-LX51  
Y
PB  
PR  
COMPONENT  
VIDEO  
1
OPTICAL  
OPTICAL COAXIAL  
DIGITAL OUT  
DIGITAL IN  
2
1
DVD player  
CD-R, MD,  
DAT, etc.  
Note  
1 • In order to record, you must connect the analog audio cables (the digital connection is for playback only).  
• If your video component doesn’t have a digital audio output, you can skip this step.  
2 If your recorder only has a coaxial digital output, you can connect it to one of the coaxial inputs on this receiver using a coaxial digital audio cable. When  
you set up the receiver you’ll need to tell the receiver which input you connected the recorder to (see also The Input Setup menu on page 65).  
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Connect a coaxial-type1 digital audio output on  
Connect the analog audio outputs of the source  
1
component to one of the AUDIO inputs.  
Connect using a stereo RCA/phono jack audio cable.  
your digital component to the COAXIAL IN 2 (CD)  
input.  
Use a coaxial cable for the connection.  
• If you’re connecting a tape deck, MD recorder, etc.,  
connect the analog audio outputs (OUT) to the  
analog audio inputs on the recorder.  
2
For recording equipment, connect the optical-type  
DIGITAL output to a digital input on the recorder.  
2
Use an optical cable to connect to the OPTICAL OUT.  
Connecting a component to the front  
panel inputs  
About the WMA9 Pro decoder  
This receiver has an on-board Windows Media™ Audio 9  
3
The front panel inputs comprise a composite video jack  
(VIDEO), stereo analog audio inputs (AUDIO L/R) and an  
optical digital audio input (DIGITAL IN). You can use  
these connections for any kind of audio/video  
Professional (WMA9 Pro) decoder, so it is possible to  
playback WMA9 Pro-encoded audio using a coaxial or  
optical digital connection when connected to a WMA9  
Pro-compatible player. However, the connected PC, DVD  
player, set-top box, etc. must be able to output WMA9 Pro  
format audio signals through a coaxial or optical digital  
output.  
component, but they are especially convenient for  
portable equipment such as camcorders, video games  
and portable audio/video equipment.  
• Push down on the PUSH OPEN tab to access the  
front video connections.  
Connecting analog audio sources  
VIDEO INPUT  
AUDIO  
iPod DIRECT  
USB  
MCACC  
VIDEO  
L
R
DIGITAL IN  
SETUP MIC  
This receiver features two stereo audio-only inputs. One  
of these inputs (CD-R) has corresponding outputs for use  
with audio recorders.  
H
PUS  
P
N
E
O
AUTO SURR/  
STREAM DIRECT  
HOME  
THX  
STANDARD  
SURROUND  
ADVANCED  
SURROUND  
STEREO/  
A.L.C.  
VIDEO INPUT  
AUDIO  
Pod DIRECT  
USB  
MCACC  
SETUP MIC  
VIDEO  
L
R
DIGITAL IN  
PHONES  
MULTI-ZONE  
CONTROL  
ON/OFF  
SPEAKERS  
ST  
ST  
+
MONITOR  
OUT  
COMPONENT VIDEO  
IN IN  
MONITOR  
OUT  
ANTENNA  
OUT  
OUT  
IN  
OUT  
IN  
1
2
IN  
3
Y
PB  
FM UNBAL 75  
AM LOOP  
ASSIGNABLE  
PR  
DVR1  
DVR2  
OUT  
ZONE 2  
OUT  
1
-
3
(Single) PRE OUT  
OUT  
IN  
IN  
IN  
OUT  
IN  
FRONT  
CENTER  
VIDEO OUTPUT  
DIGITAL OUT  
SUBWOOFER  
CD  
CD-R  
SURROUND SURROUND BACK  
I CH IN  
SPEAKERS  
FRONT  
CENTER  
SURROUND  
SURROUND BACK /  
B
R
L
R
L
R
L
TV game, video camera, etc.  
A
(Single)  
SURROUND SURROUND BACK  
• Select these inputs by pressing VIDEO or using  
INPUT SELECT (remote) to select VIDEO.  
SELECTABLE SEE INSTRUCTION MANUAL  
SELECTABLE VOIR LE MODE D'EMPLOI  
VSX-LX51  
OUT  
PLAY  
IN  
REC  
R
L
AUDIO IN/OUT  
Tape deck, etc.  
Note  
1 • If your digital component only has an optical digital output, you can connect it to one of the optical inputs on this receiver using an optical cable. When  
you set up the receiver you’ll need to tell the receiver which input you connected the component to (see also The Input Setup menu on page 65).  
• The digital outputs from other components can be connected to any spare digital audio inputs on this receiver. You can assign them when setting up  
the receiver (see also The Input Setup menu on page 65).  
2 In order to record some digital sources, you must make analog connections as explained in Connecting analog audio sources below.  
3 • Windows Media and the Windows logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries.  
• With WMA9 Pro, sound problems may occur depending on your computer system. Note that WMA9 Pro 96 kHz sources will be downsampled to 48 kHz.  
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Installing your speaker system  
To take full advantage of the receiver’s surround sound capabilities connect front, center, surround and surround back  
1
speakers, as well as a subwoofer. Although this is ideal, other configurations with fewer speakers—no subwoofer or  
no center speaker, or even no surround speakers—will work. At the very least, front left and right speakers only are  
necessary. Note that your main surround speakers should always be connected as a pair, but you can connect just  
one surround back speaker if you like (it must be connected to the left surround back terminal). You can use speakers  
with a nominal impedance between 6 Ω and 16 Ω (please see Switching the speaker impedance on page 72 if you plan  
to use speakers with an impedance of less than 8 Ω).  
Front  
right  
Front  
left  
Subwoofer  
Center  
LINE LEVEL  
INPUT  
MONITOR  
OUT  
COMPONENT VIDEO  
IN IN  
MONITOR  
OUT  
HDMI  
OUT  
S-  
VIDEO  
ANTENNA  
OUT  
IN  
IN  
OUT  
IN  
OUT  
IN  
1
2
IN  
3
COAXIAL  
1
-
2
ASSIGNABLE  
Y
VIDEO  
IN  
1
(DVD)  
P
B
FM UNBAL 75  
ASSIGNABLE  
AM LOOP  
RS-232C  
IN  
2
PR  
(CD)  
DVD  
AUDIO  
TV SAT  
IN  
DVR1  
OUT  
DVR2  
OUT  
ZONE 2  
OUT  
1
-
3
BD IN  
IN  
IN  
IN  
IN  
IN  
PRE OUT  
(Single)  
OUT  
FRONT  
CENTER  
CON- IN  
TROL  
L
OPTICAL  
IN  
1
OUT  
IN  
IN  
1
(TV SAT)  
R
IN  
2
IR  
SUBWOOFER  
SURROUND SURROUND BACK  
(DVR1)  
CD  
CD-R  
ZONE2  
IN  
MULTI CH IN  
SPEAKERS  
FRONT  
CENTER  
SURROUND  
SURROUND BACK  
/
B
R
L
R
L
R
L
2
3
IN  
A
(Single)  
(DVR2)  
ASSIGN-  
ABLE  
OUT  
FRONT  
CENTER SURROUND SURROUND BACK  
1
-
2
OUT  
1
L
ASSIGNABLE  
12VTRIGGER  
1
-
3
2
(OUTPUT  
DIGITAL  
12  
V
TOTAL  
R
50 mA MAX)  
SUBWOOFER  
SELECTABLE SEE INSTRUCTION MANUAL  
SELECTABLE VOIR LE MODE D'EMPLOI  
VSX-LX51  
Surround  
left  
Surround  
right  
Surround  
back left  
Surround  
back right  
Connecting the speakers  
Caution  
Each speaker connection on the receiver comprises a  
positive (+) and negative (–) terminal. Make sure to  
match these up with the terminals on the speakers  
themselves.  
• 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 twisted  
together and 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.  
Note  
1 • When using only one surround back speaker, connect it to the SURROUND BACK L (Single) terminals.  
• To use a 5.1-channel speaker set, use the surround speakers for the surround channel, not the surround back channel.  
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• 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.  
Bare wire connections  
Make sure that the speaker cable you’re going to use is  
properly prepared with about 10 mm of insulator stripped  
from each wire, and the exposed wire strands twisted  
together (fig. A).  
• 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.  
To connect a terminal, unscrew the terminal a few turns  
until there is enough space to insert the exposed wire  
(fig. B). Once the wire is in position, tighten the terminal  
until the wire is firmly clamped (fig. C).  
• 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 don’t  
face each other. For DVD-Audio, the speakers should  
be more directly behind the listener than for home  
theater playback.  
fig. A  
fig. B  
fig. C  
10 mm  
• 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.  
Important  
• Please refer to the manual that came with your  
speakers for details on how to connect the other end  
of the speaker cables to your speakers.  
• To achieve the best possible surround sound, install  
your speakers as shown below. Be sure all speakers  
are installed securely to prevent accidents and  
improve sound quality.  
Other connections on page 51 provides greater detail  
on alternate speaker setups, such as using speaker  
system B (page 55), bi-amping and bi-wiring  
(page 56).  
Front  
right  
Front  
left  
Center  
• If you are using a THX certified subwoofer use the  
THX INPUT jack on the subwoofer (if your subwoofer  
has one) or switch the filter position to THX on your  
subwoofer.  
Subwoofer  
Surround  
right  
Surround  
left  
Placing the speakers  
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.  
Listening position  
• The subwoofer can be placed on the floor. Ideally, the  
other speakers should be at about ear-level when  
you’re listening to them. Putting the speakers on the  
floor (except the subwoofer), or mounting them very  
high on a wall is not recommended.  
Surround back left  
Surround back right  
Single surround back speaker  
Caution  
• For the best stereo effect, place the front speakers  
2 m to 3 m apart, at equal distance from the TV.  
• 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.  
• When placing speakers near the TV, we recommend  
using magnetically shielded speakers to prevent  
possible interference, such as discoloration of the  
picture when the TV is switched on. If you do not have  
magnetically shielded speakers and notice  
discoloration of the TV picture, move the speakers  
farther away from the TV.  
• If you’re using a center speaker, place the front  
speakers at a wider angle. If not, place them at a  
narrower angle.  
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The diagrams below show suggested surround and  
surround back speaker orientation. The first diagram (fig.  
A) shows orientation with one surround back speaker (or  
none) connected. The second (fig. B) shows orientation  
with two surround back speakers connected.  
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 Connecting external  
antennas on page 23).  
90° to 120°  
fig. a  
fig. b  
fig. c  
RS  
LS  
RS  
RS  
LS  
0° to 60°  
LS  
3
SBL  
SBR  
SBL SBR  
SB  
ANTENNA  
fig. A  
fig. B  
5
FM UNBAL 75  
• If you have two surround back speakers THX  
AM LOOP  
4
recommends placing them together and the same  
distance from your listening position (see below).  
1
2
THX speaker system setup  
If you have a complete THX speaker system, follow the  
diagram below to place your speakers. Note that the  
surround speakers ( indicates bi-polar radiating  
speakers) should output at an angle parallel to the  
listener.  
1
Pull off the protective shields of both AM antenna  
wires.  
2
Push open the tabs, then insert one wire fully into  
each terminal, then release the tabs to secure the AM  
antenna wires.  
L
C
R
3
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).  
• If you plan to mount the AM antenna to a wall or other  
surface, secure the stand with screws (fig. c) before  
clipping the loop to the stand. Make sure the  
reception is clear.  
SL  
SR  
Surround  
Surround  
4
Place the AM antenna on a flat surface and in a  
direction giving the best reception.  
SBL  
SBR  
Surround back  
5
Connect the FM wire antenna in the same way as  
the AM loop antenna.  
For best results, extend the FM antenna fully and fix to a  
wall or door frame. Don’t drape loosely or leave coiled up.  
• If you have two surround back speakers THX  
recommends placing them together and the same  
distance from your listening position for the following  
THX modes: THX Select2 CINEMA, THX  
MUSICMODE and THX GAMES MODE.  
See also THX Audio Setting on page 50 to make the  
settings that will give you the best sound experience  
when using the Home THX modes (page 30).  
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Connecting external antennas  
To improve FM reception connect an external FM  
antenna to the FM UNBAL 75 Ω terminal.  
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.  
75 Ω coaxial cable  
ANTENNA  
FM UNBAL 75  
AM LOOP  
To improve AM reception, connect a 5 m to 6 m length of  
vinyl-coated wire to the AM LOOP terminals without  
disconnecting the supplied AM loop antenna.  
For the best possible reception, suspend horizontally  
outdoors.  
• The receiver should be disconnected by removing the  
mains plug from the wall socket when not in regular  
use, e.g., when on vacation.  
Outdoor antenna  
• Make sure the blue STANDBY/ON light has gone  
out before unplugging.  
Indoor antenna  
(vinyl-coated wire)  
Plug the power cord into a power outlet.  
ANTENNA  
5 m to 6 m  
FM UNBAL 75  
AM LOOP  
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Chapter 4:  
Controls and displays  
Front panel  
1
2
3
4
5
6
VSX-LX51  
STANDBY/ON  
PHASE  
CONTROL  
ADVANCED  
MCACC  
DIGITAL PRECISION  
PROCESSING  
DIGITAL VIDEO  
SCALER  
HDMI  
DVD  
BD  
TV SAT  
DVR 1/DVR  
2
VIDEO  
HDMI 1/HDMI  
2
CD  
CD-R  
FM/AM  
iPod USB  
MULTI CH IN  
INPUT  
SELECTOR  
MASTER  
VOLUME  
AUTO SURR/  
STREAM DIRECT  
HOME  
THX  
STANDARD  
SURROUND  
ADVANCED  
SURROUND  
STEREO/  
A.L.C.  
VIDEO INPUT  
AUDIO  
iPod DIRECT  
USB  
MCACC  
SETUP MIC  
VIDEO  
L
R
DIGITAL IN  
PHONES  
MULTI-ZONE  
+
CONTROL  
ON/OFF  
SPEAKERS  
ST  
11  
12  
7
8
9
10  
AUTO SURR/  
STREAM DIRECT  
HOME  
THX  
STANDARD  
SURROUND  
ADVANCED  
SURROUND  
STEREO/  
A.L.C.  
PHONES  
MULTI-ZONE  
CONTROL ON/OFF  
+
SPEAKERS  
ST  
ST  
13  
INPUT SELECTOR dial  
Use to select an input source.  
14  
15  
1
DIGITAL VIDEO SCALER indicator – Lights when  
Resolution is set to a setting other than PURE (for  
example, when the video input signal is upscaled)  
(page 69).  
2
STANDBY/ON  
Switches the receiver between on and standby. Power  
indicator lights when the receiver is on.  
HDMI indicator – Blinks when connecting an HDMI-  
equipped component; lights when the component is  
connected (page 63).  
3
Remote sensor  
Receives the signals from the remote control (see  
Operating range of remote control unit on page 25).  
5
MULTI CH IN  
Press to select the multichannel analog inputs (page 55).  
4
PHASE CONTROL indicator – Lights when the Phase  
Control is switched on (page 11).  
6
MASTER VOLUME dial  
ADVANCED MCACC indicator – Lights when one of  
the MCACC presets (page 32) is selected.  
7
Input source buttons  
1
Press to select an input source.  
VIDEO INPUT  
DIGITAL PRECISION PROCESSING indicator –  
Lights to indicate digital processing (for example, it  
disappears when Pure Direct (page 32) is on, or when  
listening through the multichannel analog inputs).  
8
See Connecting a component to the front panel inputs on  
page 19.  
9
iPod DIRECT USB terminal  
Use to connect your Apple iPod as an audio source  
(page 51), or connect a USB audio device for playback  
(page 53).  
Note  
1 The MCACC indicator does not light when the MCACC preset memory currently being selected has not been corrected with Acoustic Calibration EQ  
Professional or when EQ is set to OFF in the Audio parameter menu (see Setting the Audio options on page 69).  
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10 MCACC SETUP MIC jack  
Use to connect the supplied microphone.  
11 PHONES jack  
Use to connect headphones. When the headphones are  
connected, there is no sound output from the speakers.  
12 Listening mode buttons  
AUTO SURR/STREAM DIRECT – Switches between  
Auto surround mode (Auto playback on page 29) and  
Stream Direct playback. Stream Direct playback  
bypasses the bass/treble controls for the most  
accurate reproduction of a source (page 32).  
HOME THX – Press to select a Home THX listening  
mode (page 30).  
STANDARD SURROUND – Press for Standard  
decoding and to switch between the various 2 Pro  
Logic IIx and Neo:6 options (page 29).  
ADVANCED SURROUND – Use to switch between  
the various surround modes (page 30).  
STEREO/A.L.C. – Switches between stereo playback,  
Auto level control stereo mode and Front Stage  
Surround Advance modes (page 31).  
13 MULTI-ZONE controls  
If you’ve made MULTI-ZONE connections (see MULTI-  
ZONE listening on page 57), use these controls to control  
the sub zone from the main zone (see Using the MULTI-  
ZONE controls on page 58).  
14 SPEAKERS  
Use to change the speaker system (page 55).  
15 ST +/–  
Use to select preset radio stations (page 35).  
Operating range of remote control unit  
The remote control may not work properly if:  
• There are obstacles between the remote control and  
the receiver’s remote sensor.  
• Direct sunlight or fluorescent light is shining onto the  
remote sensor.  
• The receiver is located near a device that is emitting  
infrared rays.  
• The receiver is operated simultaneously with another  
infrared remote control unit.  
ST  
AN  
DB  
Y/  
ON  
30°  
30°  
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Display  
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10 11  
12  
13  
PHASE CONTROL DNR  
MULTI-ZONE DIALOG E ATT OVER STEREO EON  
MONO  
TUNED RDS  
2
DIGITAL  
DTS  
2HD  
WMA9 Pro  
AUTO  
PCM  
L
C
S
R
SL  
SR  
DSD PCM  
SOUND  
S.RTRV  
V.SB  
dB  
HDMI  
SBL SB SBR  
LFE  
DIGITAL  
ANALOG  
TV  
DVD  
BDP DVR  
VIDEO  
HDMI  
USB  
[ 1 ]  
[ 2 ]  
SR+  
CD  
CD-R  
TUNER  
iPod  
STREAM DIRECT  
Neo : 6  
THX ADV.SURROUND  
STEREO  
2
PRO LOGIC  
STANDARD  
AB  
SP  
SLEEP  
14  
15  
16  
17 18  
19  
20  
1
SIGNAL indicators  
10 EON/RDS indicators  
Light to indicate the currently selected input signal.  
AUTO lights when the receiver is set to select the input  
signal automatically (page 32).  
EON – Lights when the EON mode is set (flashes  
during EON reception). The indicator lights when  
the current station carries the EON service (page 37).  
RDS – Lights when an RDS broadcast is received  
(page 36).  
2
Program format indicators  
These change according to which channels are active in  
digital sources.  
L – Left front channel  
C – Center channel  
R – Right front channel  
11 SOUND  
Lights when any of the Midnight, Loudness or bass/treble  
controls feature is selected (page 69).  
SL – Left surround channel  
S – Surround channel (mono)  
SR – Right surround channel  
12 Master volume level  
13 SR+  
SBL – Left surround back channel  
SB – Surround back channel (mono)  
SBR – Right surround back channel  
LFE – Low frequency effects channel (the ((( ))) indicators light when  
an LFE signal is being input)  
Lights when the SR+ mode is switched on (page 61).  
14 STREAM DIRECT  
Lights when Direct/Pure Direct is selected (page 32).  
15 Speaker indicators  
3
Digital format indicators  
Indicate the current speaker system,  
A
and/or  
B
(page 55).  
Light when a signal encoded in the corresponding format  
is detected (DSDPCM lights during the DSD (Direct  
Stream Digital) to PCM conversion with SACDs).  
16 Listening mode indicators  
THX – Lights when a Home THX mode is selected.  
ADV. SURROUND – Lights when an Advanced  
Surround mode has been selected (page 30).  
4
S.RTRV  
Lights when the Sound Retriever is switched on  
(page 69).  
STEREO – Lights when the stereo mode is selected  
(page 31).  
5
MULTI-ZONE  
STANDARD – Lights when a Standard Surround  
mode is switched on (see Listening in surround  
sound on page 29).  
Lights when the MULTI-ZONE feature is active (page 57).  
6
PHASE CONTROL  
Lights when the Phase Control is switched on (page 11).  
17 SLEEP  
7
Sound processing indicators  
Lights when the receiver is in sleep mode (page 72).  
Light according to the active Audio parameter(s)  
(page 69) and/or ANALOG ATT (page 72).  
18 Matrix decoding format indicators  
2PRO LOGIC IIx – This lights to indicate 2 Pro  
Logic II / 2 Pro Logic IIx decoding (page 29).  
8
V.SB  
Lights during Virtual surround back processing (page 33)  
.
Neo:6 – When one of the Neo:6 modes of the receiver  
is on, this lights to indicate Neo:6 processing  
(page 29).  
9
TUNER indicators  
TUNED – Lights when a broadcast is being received.  
STEREO – Lights when a stereo FM broadcast is  
being received in auto stereo mode.  
19 Character display  
Displays various system information.  
MONO – Lights when the mono mode is set using  
the MPX button.  
20 Input source indicators  
Light to indicate the input source you have selected.  
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Remote control  
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ENTER can be used to enter commands for TV or DTV,  
and also to select a disc in a multi-CD player.  
Press RECEIVER first to access:  
12  
13  
INPUT SELECT – Use to select the input source.  
DIMMER – Dims or brightens the display (page 72).  
RECEIVER  
SOURCE  
1
2
GENRE – Automatically selects the most appropriate  
Advanced Surround mode for the genre of the source  
currently being played back (this feature is available  
only when a Pioneer DVD recorder supporting HDMI  
Control is connected to this receiver via HDMI)  
(page 34).  
DVD  
DVR 1  
FM/AM  
BD  
TV  
CD  
HDMI  
CD-R  
DVR 2  
iPod USB  
INPUT  
SELECT  
DIMMER  
3
1
2
GENRE  
MCACC  
SLEEP  
MCACC – Press to switch between MCACC presets  
4
5
6
3
4
(page 32).  
SR+  
7
SBch  
8
A.ATT  
9
CLASS  
SLEEP – Use to put the receiver in sleep mode and  
select the amount of time before sleep (page 72).  
D.ACCESS CH LEVEL  
ENTER  
0
MASTER  
VOLUME  
INPUT  
SR+ – Switches the SR+ mode on/off (page 61).  
14  
15  
TV CONTROL  
SBch – Use to select the surround/virtual back  
channel mode (page 33).  
CH  
VOL  
MUTE  
AUDIO  
PARAMETER  
VIDEO  
PARAMETER  
A.ATT – Attenuates (lowers) the level of an analog  
input signal to prevent distortion (page 72).  
EXIT  
TOOLS  
5
6
TOP MENU  
ST  
MENU  
T.EDIT  
CH LEVEL – Press repeatedly to select a channel,  
ENTER  
ST  
then use / to adjust the level (page 48).  
PTY  
SEARCH  
RETURN  
Press FM/AM first to access:  
SETUP TUNE  
iPod CTRL  
D.ACCESS – After pressing, you can access a radio  
station directly using the number buttons (page 35).  
AUTO/  
STEREO/  
BD MENU  
DIRECT  
A.L.C. STANDARD ADV SURR  
DVD  
7
8
HDD  
CLASS – Switches between the three banks (classes)  
of radio station presets (page 35).  
THX  
STATUS  
PHASE  
DTV/TV  
AUDIO  
EON  
MPX SIGNAL SEL  
CH  
4
TV CONTROL buttons  
DISPLAY  
These buttons are dedicated to control the TV assigned to  
the TV CTRL button. Thus if you only have one TV to hook  
up to this system assign it to the TV CTRL input source  
button. If you have two TVs, assign the main TV to the TV  
CTRL button (see page 76 for more on this).  
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TV CTRL  
RECEIVER  
10  
16  
17  
11  
MAIN  
ZONE  
2
TV– Use to turn on/off the power of the TV.  
INPUT – Use to select the TV input signal.  
CH +/– – Use to select channels.  
RECEIVER  
The remote has been conveniently color-coded according  
to component control using the following system (press  
the corresponding input source button to access):  
VOL +/– – Use to adjust the volume on your TV.  
5
Tuner/component control buttons/SETUP  
White – Receiver controls (see below)  
These button controls can be accessed after you have  
selected the corresponding input source button (DVD,  
DVR1, TV, etc.). The T.EDIT and PTY SEARCH tuner  
controls are explained from page 35.  
Blue – Other controls (page 76)  
1
RECEIVER  
This switches between standby and on for this receiver.  
Press RECEIVER first to access:  
2
Input source buttons  
AUDIO PARAMETER – Use to access the Audio  
options (page 69).  
Press to select control of other components (see  
Controlling the rest of your system on page 74).  
VIDEO PARAMETER – Use to access the Video  
options (page 70).  
3
Number buttons and other receiver/component  
controls  
SETUP – Use to access the System Setup menu  
(page 38).  
Use the number buttons to directly select a radio  
frequency (page 35) or the tracks on a CD, DVD, etc.  
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RETURN – Press to confirm and exit the current  
menu screen (also use to return to the previous menu  
with DVDs or to select closed captioning with DTV).  
10 TV CTRL  
Use this button to set preset code of your TV’s  
manufacturer when controlling TV (see Selecting preset  
codes directly on page 74 for more on this).  
6
/// (TUNE/ST) /ENTER  
Use the arrow buttons when setting up your surround  
sound system (page 38) and the Audio or Video options  
(page 69 or 70). Also used to control DVD menus/options  
and for deck 1 of a double cassette deck player. Use the  
TUNE / buttons to find radio frequencies and use ST  
/ to find preset stations (page 35).  
11 MULTI-ZONE operation selector switch  
Switch to perform operations in the main zone and zone  
2 (page 57).  
12 Remote control LED  
Lights when a command is sent from the remote control.  
13 SOURCE  
Press to turn on/off other components connected to the  
receiver (see page 74 for more on this).  
7
Receiver controls  
Press RECEIVER first to access:  
AUTO/DIRECT – Press to select Auto Surround  
(page 29) or Stream Direct (page 32) listening.  
14 MASTER VOLUME +/–  
Use to set the listening volume.  
STEREO/A.L.C. – Switches between the stereo  
playback mode and the Front Stage Surround  
Advance mode (page 31).  
15 MUTE  
Mutes the sound or restores the sound if it has been  
muted (adjusting the volume also restores the sound).  
STANDARD – Press for Standard decoding and to  
switch between the various 2 Pro Logic IIx and  
Neo:6 options (page 29).  
16 Remote control illumination button  
Press to turn on/off the illumination of some of the  
buttons. This function is convenient when operating in  
dark rooms.  
ADV SURR – Use to switch among the various  
surround modes (page 30).  
THX – Press to select a Home THX listening mode  
(page 30).  
17 RECEIVER  
Switches the remote to control the receiver (used to  
select the white commands above the number buttons  
(A.ATT, etc.)). Also use this button to set up surround  
sound (page 9, page 38).  
8
Component control buttons  
The main buttons (, , etc.) are used to control a  
component after you have selected it using the input  
source buttons.  
The controls above these buttons can be accessed after  
you have selected the corresponding input source button  
(for example DVD, DVR1 or TV). These buttons also  
function as described below.  
Press RECEIVER first to access:  
STATUS – Press to check selected receiver settings  
(page 72).  
PHASE – Press to switch on/off Phase Control  
(page 11).  
SIGNAL SEL – Use to select an input signal (page 32).  
Press FM/AM first to access:  
EON – Use to search for programs that are  
broadcasting traffic or news information (page 37).  
MPX – Switches between stereo and mono reception  
of FM broadcasts. If the signal is weak then switching  
to mono will improve the sound quality (page 35).  
9
AUDIO – Changes the audio or channel on DVD  
discs.  
DISPLAY – Switches between named station presets  
and radio frequencies (page 36). Also used to display  
RDS information (page 36).  
CH +/– – Use to select channels for DVD/DVR units.  
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Chapter 5:  
Listening to your system  
If you connected surround back speakers, see also Using  
surround back channel processing on page 33.  
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.  
See Listening modes with different input signal  
formats on page 90 for more on this.  
Standard surround sound  
The following modes provide basic surround sound for  
3
stereo and multichannel sources.  
AUTO/  
STEREO/  
BD MENU  
DIRECT  
A.L.C. STANDARD ADV SURR  
DVD  
HDD  
THX  
STATUS  
PHASE  
Auto playback  
DTV/TV  
AUDIO  
EON  
MPX SIGNAL SEL  
CH  
There are many ways to listen back to sources using this  
receiver, but for the simplest, most direct listening option  
is the Auto Surround feature. The receiver automatically  
detects what kind of source you’re playing and selects  
DISPLAY  
TV CTRL  
RECEIVER  
1
multichannel or stereo playback as necessary.  
While listening to a source, press RECEIVER, then  
press STANDARD STANDARD SURROUND).  
If necessary, press repeatedly to select a listening mode.  
(
AUTO/  
STEREO/  
BD MENU  
DIRECT  
A.L.C. STANDARD ADV SURR  
DVD  
HDD  
THX  
STATUS  
PHASE  
• If the source is Dolby Digital, DTS, or Dolby Surround  
encoded, the proper decoding format will  
automatically be selected and shows in the display.  
DTV/TV  
AUDIO  
EON  
MPX SIGNAL SEL  
CH  
4
DISPLAY  
TV CTRL  
RECEIVER  
With two channel sources, you can select from:  
2 Pro Logic IIx MOVIE – Up to 7.1 channel sound,  
especially suited to movie sources  
While listening to a source, press RECEIVER, then  
press AUTO/DIRECT AUTO SURR  
STREAM DIRECT 2  
for auto playback of a source.  
(
/
)
2 Pro Logic IIx MUSIC – Up to 7.1 channel sound,  
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especially suited to music sources  
AUTO SURROUND shows briefly in the display before  
showing the decoding or playback format. Check the  
digital format indicators in the front panel display to see  
how the source is being processed.  
2 Pro Logic IIx GAME – Up to 7.1 channel sound,  
especially suited to video games  
2 PRO LOGIC – 4.1 channel surround sound (sound  
from the surround speakers is mono)  
• When listening to the FM Radio, the Neural THX  
feature is selected automatically (see Using Neural  
THX on page 35 for more on this).  
Neo:6 CINEMA – 6.1 channel sound, especially  
suited to movie sources  
Neo:6 MUSIC – 6.1 channel sound, especially suited  
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to music sources  
Listening in surround sound  
Neural THX – Up to 7.1 channel sound, especially  
Using this receiver, you can listen to any source in  
surround sound. However, the options available will  
depend on your speaker setup and the type of source  
you’re listening to.  
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suited to music sources  
With multichannel sources, if you have connected  
surround back speaker(s) and have selected SBch ON, you  
can select (according to format):  
Note  
1 • Stereo surround (matrix) formats are decoded accordingly using Neo:6 CINEMA or 2 Pro Logic IIx MOVIE (see Listening in surround sound above  
for more on these decoding formats).  
• The Auto Surround feature is canceled if you connect headphones.  
2 For more options using this button, see Using Stream Direct on page 32.  
3 In modes that give 6.1 channel sound, the same signal is heard from both surround back speakers.  
4 If surround back channel processing (page 33) is switched off, or the surround back speakers are set to NO (this happens automatically if the Surround  
back speaker setting on page 41 is set to anything but Normal), 2 Pro Logic IIx becomes 2 Pro Logic II (5.1 channel sound).  
5 When listening to 2-channel sources in Dolby Pro Logic IIx Music mode, there are three further parameters you can adjust: C.WIDTH, DIMENSION, and  
PANORAMA. See Setting the Audio options on page 69 to adjust them.  
6 When listening to 2-channel sources in Neo:6 Cinema or Neo:6 Music mode, you can also adjust the center image effect (see Setting the Audio options  
on page 69).  
7 Neural THX can be selected when the input signal is an analog, PCM signal or FM input.  
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2 Pro Logic IIx MOVIE – See above (only available  
2 Pro Logic IIx MUSIC+THX MUSIC  
when you’re using two surround back speakers)  
THX SELECT2 MUSIC – This mode is suited not only  
for sources recorded in Dolby Digital and DTS, but  
also to all multi-channel music sources (DVD-Audio,  
etc.).  
2 Pro Logic IIx MUSIC – See page 29  
Dolby Digital EX – Creates surround back channel  
sound for 5.1 channel sources and provides pure  
decoding for 6.1 channel sources (like Dolby Digital  
Surround EX)  
THX SELECT2 GAMES – This mode is suited to  
playing the sound of games.  
DTS-ES – Allows you to hear 6.1 channel playback  
with DTS-ES encoded sources  
Using the Advanced surround effects  
The Advanced surround effects can be used for a variety  
of additional surround sound effects. Most Advanced  
Surround modes are designed to be used with film  
soundtracks, but some modes are also suited for music  
sources. Try different settings with various soundtracks  
to see which you like.  
DTS Neo:6 – Allows you to hear 6.1 channel playback  
with DTS encoded sources  
Using the Home THX modes  
THX and Home THX are technical standards created by  
THX Ltd. for cinema and home theater sound. Home THX  
is designed to make home theater audio sound more like  
what you hear in a cinema.  
AUTO/  
STEREO/  
BD MENU  
DIRECT  
A.L.C. STANDARD ADV SURR  
DVD  
HDD  
THX  
STATUS  
PHASE  
Different THX options will be available depending on the  
source and the setting for surround back channel  
processing (see Using surround back channel processing  
on page 33 for more on this).  
DTV/TV  
AUDIO  
EON  
MPX SIGNAL SEL  
CH  
DISPLAY  
TV CTRL  
RECEIVER  
THX  
STATUS  
PHASE  
Press RECEIVER, then press ADV SURR  
DTV/TV  
AUDIO  
TV CTRL  
EON  
MPX SIGNAL SEL  
CH  
(ADVANCED SURROUND) repeatedly to select a  
DISPLAY  
listening mode.2  
RECEIVER  
ACTION – Designed for action movies with dynamic  
soundtracks  
Press RECEIVER, then press THX  
(HOME THX) to  
DRAMA – Designed for movies with lots of dialog  
select a listening mode.1  
SCI-FI – Designed for science fiction with lots of  
special effects  
With two channel sources, press THX repeatedly to select  
a matrix-decoding process for the THX CINEMA mode  
(see Listening in surround sound on page 29 for an  
explanation of each process):  
MONOFILM – Creates surround sound from mono  
soundtracks  
ENT.SHOW – Suitable for musical sources  
2 Pro Logic IIx MOVIE+THX CINEMA  
2 PRO LOGIC+THX CINEMA  
Neo:6 CINEMA+THX CINEMA  
2 Pro Logic IIx MUSIC+THX MUSIC  
Neo:6 MUSIC+THX MUSIC  
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EXPANDED – Creates an extra wide stereo field  
TV SURROUND – Provides surround sound for both  
mono and stereo TV sources  
ADVANCED GAME – Suitable for video games  
SPORTS – Suitable for sports programs  
2 Pro Logic IIx GAME+THX GAMES  
THX SELECT2 GAMES  
CLASSICAL – Gives a large concert hall-type sound  
ROCK/POP – Creates a live concert sound for rock  
and/or pop music  
With multichannel sources, press THX (HOME THX)  
repeatedly to select from:  
UNPLUGGED – Suitable for acoustic music sources  
THX Surround EX – Allows you to hear 6.1 or 7.1  
channel playback with 5.1 channel sources  
EXT.STEREO – Gives multichannel sound to a stereo  
source, using all of your speakers  
2 Pro Logic IIx MOVIE+THX CINEMA  
THX SELECT2 CINEMA – Allows you to hear 7.1  
channel playback with 5.1 channel sources  
Note  
1 If you only have one surround back speaker connected, THX SELECT2 GAMES is not available.  
2 • Depending on the source and the sound mode you have selected, you may not get sound from the surround back speakers in your setup. See Using  
surround back channel processing on page 33 for more on this.  
• If you press ADV SURR when the headphones are connected, the PHONES SURROUND mode will automatically be selected.  
3 Use with Dolby Pro Logic for a stereo surround effect (stereo field is wider than Standard modes with Dolby Digital sources).  
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PHONES SURROUND – When listening through  
headphones, you can still get the effect of overall  
surround.  
Using Front Stage Surround Advance  
The Front Stage Surround Advance function allows you to  
create natural surround sound effects using just the front  
speakers and the subwoofer.  
Tip  
• When an Advanced Surround listening mode is  
selected, the effect level can be adjusted using the  
EFFECT parameter in Setting the Audio options on  
page 69.  
AUTO/  
STEREO/  
BD MENU  
DIRECT  
A.L.C. STANDARD ADV SURR  
DVD  
HDD  
THX  
STATUS  
PHASE  
DTV/TV  
AUDIO  
EON  
MPX SIGNAL SEL  
CH  
DISPLAY  
TV CTRL  
RECEIVER  
Listening in stereo  
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, DTS and WMA9 Pro  
While listening to a source, press RECEIVER, then  
press STEREO/A.L.C. to select Front Stage Surround  
Advance modes.  
STEREO – See Listening in stereo above for more on  
this.  
multichannel sources are downmixed to stereo.  
In the Auto level control stereo mode (A.L.C.), this  
receiver equalizes playback sound levels if each sound  
level varies with the music source recorded in a portable  
audio player.  
A.L.C. – See Listening in stereo above for more on  
this.  
F.S.SURR FOCUS – Use to provide a rich surround  
sound effect directed to the center of where the front  
left and right speakers sound projection area  
converges.  
AUTO/  
STEREO/  
BD MENU  
DIRECT  
A.L.C. STANDARD ADV SURR  
DVD  
HDD  
THX  
STATUS  
PHASE  
F.S.SURR WIDE – Use to provide a surround sound  
effect to a wider area than FOCUS mode.  
DTV/TV  
AUDIO  
EON  
MPX SIGNAL SEL  
CH  
1
DISPLAY  
TV CTRL  
RECEIVER  
FOCUS position  
(Recommended)  
WIDE position  
Front left  
speaker  
Frontright  
speaker  
Front left  
speaker  
Frontright  
speaker  
While listening to a source, press RECEIVER, then  
press STEREO/A.L.C. for stereo playback.  
Press repeatedly to switch between:  
STEREO – The audio is heard with your surround  
settings and you can still use the Midnight,  
Loudness, and bass/treble controls.  
A.L.C. – Listening in Auto level control stereo mode.  
F.S.SURR FOCUS – See Using Front Stage Surround  
Advance below for more on this.  
F.S.SURR WIDE – See Using Front Stage Surround  
Advance below for more on this.  
Note  
1 When using F.S.SURR WIDE, a better effect can be obtained if Auto MCACC Setup is performed. See Automatically setting up for surround sound (Auto  
MCACC) on page 9 for more on this.  
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Using Stream Direct  
05  
Selecting MCACC presets  
Use the Stream Direct modes when you want to hear the  
truest possible reproduction of a source. All unnecessary  
signal processing is bypassed, and you’re left with the  
pure analog or digital sound source (see Stream direct  
with different input signal formats on page 94).  
• Default setting: MEMORY 1  
If you have calibrated your system for different listening  
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positions , you can switch between settings to suit the  
kind of source you’re listening to and where you’re sitting  
(for example, watching movies from a sofa, or playing a  
video game close to the TV).  
AUTO/  
STEREO/  
BD MENU  
DIRECT  
A.L.C. STANDARD ADV SURR  
DVD  
HDD  
DTV/TV  
EON  
MPX SIGNAL SEL  
THX  
STATUS  
PHASE  
INPUT  
SELECT  
DIMMER  
3
AUDIO  
DISPLAY  
CH  
1
GENRE  
2
MCACC  
5
DTV/TV  
AUDIO  
EON  
MPX SIGNAL SEL  
CH  
SLEEP  
TV CTRL  
RECEIVER  
4
6
DISPLAY  
SR+  
7
SBch  
A.ATT  
8
9
TV CTRL  
RECEIVER  
D.ACCESS CH LEVEL  
CLASS  
MAIN  
ZONE  
2
ENTER  
0
1
While listening to a source, press RECEIVER, then  
press AUTO/DIRECT AUTO SURR STREAM DIRECT) to  
select the mode you want.  
While listening to a source, press RECEIVER, then  
(
/
press MCACC  
.
3
Press repeatedly to select one of the six MCACC presets  
or to switch calibration off. See Data Management on  
page 46 to check and manage your current settings.  
Check the digital format indicators in the front panel  
display to see how the source is being processed.  
AUTO SURROUND – See Auto playback on page 29.  
DIRECT – Sources are heard according to the  
settings made in the Surround Setup (speaker  
setting, channel level, speaker distance, acoustic  
calibration EQ, and X-curve), as well as with dual  
mono, the input attenuator, any sound delay and hi-  
bit settings. You will hear sources according to the  
number of channels in the signal.  
Choosing the input signal  
You need to hook up a component to both analog and  
digital inputs on the receiver to select between input  
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signals.  
THX  
STATUS  
PHASE  
DTV/TV  
AUDIO  
TV CTRL  
EON  
MPX SIGNAL SEL  
CH  
PURE DIRECT – Analog and PCM sources are heard  
DISPLAY  
1
without any digital processing. No sound is output  
RECEIVER  
from the Second Zone in this mode.  
Press RECEIVER, then press SIGNAL SEL to select  
the input signal corresponding to the source  
component.  
Each press cycles through the options as follows:  
AUTO – This is the default setting. The receiver  
selects the first available signal in the following order:  
HDMI; DIGITAL; ANALOG.  
ANALOG – Selects an analog signal.  
DIGITAL – Selects an optical or coaxial digital signal.  
Note  
1 There are cases where a brief noise is heard before playback of sources other than PCM. Please select AUTO SURROUND or DIRECT if this is a problem.  
2 Different presets might also have separate calibration settings for the same listening position, depending on how you’re using your system. These presets  
can be set in Automatically setting up for surround sound (Auto MCACC) on page 9 or Automatic MCACC (Expert) on page 38, either of which you should  
have already completed.  
3 • These settings have no effect when headphones are connected.  
• You can also press / to select the MCACC preset.  
4 • This receiver can only play back Dolby Digital, PCM (32 kHz to 192 kHz), DTS (including DTS 96 kHz/24 bit) and WMA9 Pro digital signal formats. The  
compatible signals via the HDMI terminals are: Dolby Digital, DTS, WMA 9 Pro, PCM (32 kHz, 44.1 kHz, 88.2 kHz and 96 kHz sampling frequencies), Dolby  
TrueHD, Dolby Digital Plus, DTS-EXPRESS, DTS-HD Master Audio, SACD and DVD Audio (including 192 kHz). With other digital signal formats, set to  
ANALOG (the MULTI CH IN and FM/AM).  
• 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 18) and set the signal input to DIGITAL.  
• Some DVD players don’t output DTS signals. For more details, refer to the instruction manual supplied with your DVD player.  
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1
Press RECEIVER, then press SBch repeatedly to  
HDMI – Selects an HDMI signal.  
cycle the surround back channel options.  
Each press cycles through the options as follows:  
2
PCM – Only PCM signals are output.  
When set to DIGITAL or AUTO, 2 DIGITAL lights with  
Dolby Digital or Dolby Digital Plus decoding, 2 HD  
lights with Dolby TrueHD decoding, DTS lights with DTS  
or DTS-HD decoding, and WMA9 Pro lights to indicate  
that a WMA9 Pro signal is being decoded.  
SBch ON – 6.1 or 7.1 decoding is always used (for  
example, a surround back channel will be generated  
for 5.1 encoded material)  
SBch AUTO – Automatically switches to 6.1 or 7.1  
decoding for 6.1 encoded sources (for example,  
Dolby Digital EX or DTS-ES)  
SBch OFF – No sound is output from the surround  
back speakers  
Using surround back channel  
processing  
• Default setting: SBch ON  
Using the Virtual Surround Back mode  
When you’re not using surround back speakers,  
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).  
selecting this mode allows you to hear a virtual surround  
back channel through your surround speakers. You can  
choose to listen to sources with no surround back  
channel information, or if the material sounds better in  
the format (for example, 5.1) for which it was originally  
encoded, you can have the receiver only apply this effect  
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to 6.1 encoded sources like Dolby Digital EX or DTS-ES.  
The table indicates when you will hear the virtual  
surround back channel (=Virtual surround back  
channel is active).  
The table below indicates when you will hear the  
surround back channel when playing various kinds of  
sources (=Sound plays through surround back  
speaker(s)).  
Press SBch repeatedly to cycle the virtual surround  
back channel options.  
DTV/TV  
EON  
MPX SIGNAL SEL  
1
GENRE  
4
2
MCACC  
5
3
SLEEP  
Each press cycles through the options as follows:  
AUDIO  
DISPLAY  
CH  
6
A.ATT  
VirtualSB ON – Virtual Surround Back is always used  
(for example, on 5.1 encoded material)  
SR+  
SBch  
TV CTRL  
RECEIVER  
7
8
9
CLASS  
D.ACCESS CH LEVEL  
VirtualSB AUTO – Virtual Surround Back is  
automatically applied to 6.1 encoded sources (for  
example, Dolby Digital EX or DTS-ES)  
ENTER  
0
MASTER  
VOLUME  
MAIN  
ZONE  
2
INPUT  
VirtualSB OFF – Virtual Surround Back mode is  
switched off  
Standard / THX  
SBch  
Processing /  
Virtual SB  
mode  
Advanced  
surround  
Type of source  
Stereo sources  
Multichannel  
sources  
2
Pro Logic IIx 2 Pro Logic  
Neo:6  
Dolby Digital EX/DTS-ES 5.1 ch  
sources with 6.1 ch flagged  
ON  
AUTO  
ON  
Dolby Digital/DTS/SACD and DVD-  
Audio 5.1 ch sources  
c
AUTO  
Note  
1 When the HDMI option in Setting the Audio options on page 69 is set to THROUGH, the sound will be heard through your TV, not from this receiver.  
2 • This is useful if you find there is a slight delay before AUTO recognizes the PCM signal on a CD, for instance.  
• When PCM is selected, noise may be output during playback of non-PCM sources. Please select another input signal if this is a problem.  
3 • You can’t use the Virtual Surround Back mode when the headphones are connected to this receiver or when any of the THX, stereo, Front Stage  
Surround Advance, Auto level control stereo or Stream Direct mode is selected.  
• You can only use the Virtual Surround Back mode if the surround speakers are on and the SB setting is set to NO in the Speaker Setting on page 48.  
• The Virtual Surround Back mode cannot be applied to sources that do not have surround channel information.  
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Standard / THX  
Stereo sources  
SBch  
Processing /  
Virtual SB  
mode  
Advanced  
surround  
Type of source  
Multichannel  
sources  
2
Pro Logic IIx 2 Pro Logic  
Neo:6  
a
Dolby Digital/DTS/PCM/SACD/WMA9  
Pro and DVD-Audio stereo sources  
ON  
AUTO  
ON  
b
a
Analog 2-channel (stereo) sources  
b
AUTO  
ON  
d
DTS-HD Master Audio/DTS-HD/Dolby  
Digital Plus/Dolby TrueHD/WMA9 Pro  
encoded and PCM 6.1 ch/7.1 ch  
sources  
d
AUTO  
d
Dolby Digital Plus/Dolby TrueHD/  
WMA9 Pro encoded and PCM 5.1 ch  
sources  
ON  
AUTO  
ON  
c
d
e
d
DTS-HD Master Audio/DTS-HD/  
DTS-EXPRESS encoded 5.1 ch  
sources  
e
d
AUTO  
ON  
a
d
Dolby Digital Plus/Dolby TrueHD  
encoded stereo sources  
b
d
AUTO  
DTS-HD Master Audio/DTS-HD/  
DTS-EXPRESS encoded stereo  
sources  
ON  
AUTO  
a.Only applicable when using the Virtual Surround Back mode.  
b.Not applicable when using the Virtual Surround Back mode.  
c.Sound is output from the surround back speakers only when THX SELECT2 CINEMA, THX SELECT2 MUSIC or THX SELECT2 GAMES is selected.  
d.Advanced surround mode may not be available depending on the input signal.  
e.Only applicable when two surround back speakers are connected. Also, depending on the input signal, it may happen that no sound is output from the  
surround back speakers.  
1
Press RECEIVER, then press GENRE while the source  
assigned to a genre is being played back.  
The most appropriate Advanced Surround mode for the  
source being played back is automatically selected.  
Using the genre synchronizing function  
This feature automatically selects the most appropriate  
Advanced Surround mode for the source currently being  
played back on a Pioneer DVD recorder supporting HDMI  
1
Control connected to this receiver via HDMI. For details  
on HDMI Control, see HDMI Control on page 63.  
INPUT  
SELECT  
DIMMER  
3
AUDIO  
DISPLAY  
CH  
1
2
MCACC  
5
GENRE  
SLEEP  
TV CTRL  
RECEIVER  
4
6
SR+  
7
SBch  
A.ATT  
8
9
D.ACCESS CH LEVEL  
CLASS  
MAIN  
ZONE  
2
ENTER  
0
Note  
1 • This feature is available only when the source being played back is assigned to a genre. When the source has no genre assigned to, NO GENRE appears  
showing that this feature is not available.  
• Make sure that HDMI Control is set to ON. When OFF is selected, CANNOT SELECT appears showing that this feature is not available (see Setting the  
HDMI options on page 63).  
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Chapter 6:  
Using the tuner  
See About Neural – THX Surround on page 89 for more on  
this.  
Listening to the radio  
The Neural THX mode can be selected also with the  
STANDARD button.  
The following steps show you how to tune in to FM and  
AM radio broadcasts using the automatic (search) and  
manual (step) tuning functions. If you already know the  
frequency of the station you want, see Tuning directly to a  
station below. Once you are tuned to a station you can  
memorize the frequency for recall later—see Saving  
station presets below for more on how to do this.  
Tuning directly to a station  
Sometimes, you’ll already know the frequency of the  
station you want to listen to. In this case, you can simply  
enter the frequency directly using the number buttons on  
the remote control.  
AUTO/  
STEREO/  
BD MENU  
FM/AM  
iPod USB  
DIRECT  
A.L.C. STANDARD ADV SURR  
DVD  
AUDIO  
VIDEO  
PARAMETER  
PARAMETER  
HDD  
EXIT  
TUNE  
TOOLS  
1
2
Press the FM/AM button to select the tuner.  
INPUT  
SELECT  
THX  
STATUS  
PHASE  
DIMMER  
3
TOP MENU  
ST  
MENU  
T.EDIT  
1
2
Use the FM/AM button to change the band (FM or  
DTV/TV  
AUDIO  
EON  
MPX SIGNAL SEL  
CH  
GENRE  
MCACC  
SLEEP  
ENTER  
ST  
AM), if necessary.  
Each press switches the band between FM and AM.  
4
SR+  
7
5
SBch  
8
6
A.ATT  
DISPLAY  
PTY  
SEARCH  
RETURN  
9
CLASS  
TV CTRL  
RECEIVER  
D.ACCESS CH LEVEL  
SETUP TUNE  
iPod CTRL  
ENTER  
3
Press D.ACCESS (Direct Access).  
0
MASTER  
4
Use the number buttons to enter the frequency of  
1
2
Press the FM/AM button to select the tuner.  
the radio station.  
For example, to tune to 106.00 (FM), press 1, 0, 6, 0, 0.  
Use the FM/AM button to change the band (FM or  
AM), if necessary.  
Each press switches the band between FM and AM.  
If you make a mistake halfway through, press D.ACCESS  
twice to cancel the frequency and start over.  
3
Tune to a station.  
There are three ways to do this:  
Saving station presets  
Automatic tuning  
If you often listen to a particular radio station, it’s  
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  
receiver can memorize up to 30 stations, stored in three  
banks, or classes (A, B and C) of 10 stations each. When  
saving an FM frequency, the MPX setting (see above) is  
also stored.  
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 /.  
AUDIO  
VIDEO  
4
SR+  
7
5
SBch  
8
6
A.ATT  
PARAMETER  
PARAMETER  
EXIT  
TUNE  
TOOLS  
DTV/TV  
AUDIO  
EON  
MPX SIGNAL SEL  
CH  
High speed tuning  
Press and hold TUNE / for high speed tuning.  
Release the button at the frequency you want.  
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CLASS  
TOP MENU  
ST  
MENU  
T.EDIT  
D.ACCESS CH LEVEL  
DISPLAY  
ENTER  
0
ENTER  
ST  
MASTER  
VOLUME  
TV CTRL  
RECEIVER  
INPUT  
PTY  
SEARCH  
RETURN  
TV CONTROL  
SETUP TUNE  
Improving FM stereo sound  
If the TUNED or STEREO indicators don’t light when  
tuning to an FM station because the signal is weak, press  
the MPX button to switch the receiver into mono  
reception mode. This should improve the sound quality  
and allow you to enjoy the broadcast.  
1
Tune to a station you want to memorize.  
See Listening to the radio above for more on this.  
2
Press T.EDIT (Tuner Edit).  
The display shows STATION MEMORY, then a blinking  
memory class.  
Using Neural THX  
This feature uses Neural Surround™, THX technology to  
achieve optimal surround sound from FM radio.  
3
Press CLASS to select one of the three classes, then  
®
press ST / to select the station preset you want.  
You can also use the number buttons to select a station  
preset.  
• While listening to FM radio, press AUTO/DIRECT for  
Neural THX listening.  
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4
Press ENTER.  
After pressing ENTER, the preset class and number stop  
blinking and the receiver stores the station.  
An introduction to RDS  
Radio Data System (RDS) is a system used by most FM  
radio stations to provide listeners with various kinds of  
information—the name of the station and the kind of  
show they’re broadcasting, for example.  
Naming station presets  
For easier identification, you can name your station  
presets.  
One feature of RDS is that you can search by type of  
program. For example, you can search for a station that’s  
broadcasting a show with the program type, JAZZ.  
1
Choose the station preset you want to name.  
See Listening to station presets below for how to do this.  
1
2
Press T.EDIT (Tuner Edit).  
You can search the following program types:  
The display shows STATION NAME, then a blinking  
cursor at the first character position.  
NEWS – News  
FINANCE – Stock market  
reports, commerce, trading,  
etc.  
AFFAIRS – Current Affairs  
INFO – General Information  
SPORT – Sport  
3
Input the name you want.  
CHILDREN – Programs for  
Choose from the following characters for a name up to  
four characters long.  
children  
EDUCATE – Educational  
DRAMA – Radio plays, etc.  
SOCIAL – Social affairs  
ABCDEFGHIJKLMNOPQRSTUVWXYZ  
abcdefghijklmnopqrstuvwxyz  
0123456789  
RELIGION – Programs  
concerning religion  
CULTURE – National or  
regional culture, theater, etc.  
PHONE IN – Public expressing  
their views by phone  
SCIENCE – Science and  
technology  
!”#$%&’()+,–./:;<=>?@[ \ ]^_{|} ˜ [space]  
TRAVEL – Holiday-type travel  
rather than traffic  
VARIED – Usually talk-based  
material, such as quiz shows  
or interviews.  
Use / to select a character, / to set the position,  
and ENTER to confirm your selection.  
announcements  
LEISURE – Leisure interests  
POP M – Pop music  
and hobbies  
Tip  
ROCK M – Rock music  
EASY M – Easy listening  
JAZZ – Jazz  
• To erase a station name, simply repeat steps 1 to 3  
and input four spaces instead of a name.  
COUNTRY – Country music  
LIGHT M – ‘Light’ classical  
music  
NATION M – Popular music in  
a language other than English  
• Once you have named a station preset, you can press  
DISPLAY when listening to a station to switch the  
display between name and frequency.  
CLASSICS – ‘Serious’ classical  
OLDIES – Popular music from  
music  
the ’50s and ’60s  
OTHER M – Music not fitting  
FOLK M – Folk music  
above categories  
Listening to station presets  
DOCUMENT – Documentary  
WEATHER – Weather reports  
You will need to have some presets stored to do this. See  
Saving station presets on page 35 if you haven’t done this  
already.  
Searching for RDS programs  
One of the most useful features of RDS is the ability to  
search for a particular kind of radio program. You can  
search for any of the program types listed above.  
1
Press FM/AM to select the tuner.  
2
Press CLASS to select the class in which the station  
is stored.  
PARAMETER  
PARAMETER  
EXIT  
TUNE  
ENTER  
TOOLS  
Press repeatedly to cycle through classes A, B and C.  
DVR 1  
DVR 2  
CD  
CD-R  
DTV/TV  
AUDIO  
EON  
MPX SIGNAL SEL  
CH  
TOP MENU  
ST  
MENU  
T.EDIT  
3
Press ST / to select the station preset you  
want.  
• You can also use the number buttons on the remote  
control to recall the station preset.  
FM/AM  
iPod USB  
DISPLAY  
ST  
INPUT  
PTY  
TV CTRL  
RECEIVER  
SELECT  
DIMMER  
3
SEARCH  
RETURN  
1
2
SETUP TUNE  
GENRE  
MCACC  
SLEEP  
iPod CTRL  
4
5
6
1
2
Press FM/AM to select the FM band.2  
Press the PTY SEARCH button.  
SEARCH shows in the display.  
Note  
1 In addition, there are three other program types, ALARM, NO DATA and NO TYPE. ALARM is used for emergency announcements. You can’t search  
for these, but the tuner will switch automatically to this RDS broadcast signal. NO DATA and NO TYPE appears when a program type cannot be found.  
2 RDS is only possible in the FM band.  
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3
Press ST / to select the program type you want  
to hear.  
Using EON  
4
Press ENTER to search for the program type.  
When EON (Enhanced Other Network information) is  
turned on, the receiver jumps to an EON-linked  
broadcast when it begins, even if a receiver function  
other than the tuner is being used. It can’t be used in  
areas that EON information isn’t transmitted and when  
FM broadcast stations don’t transmit PTY data. When the  
broadcast ends, the tuner returns to the original  
frequency or function.  
The system starts searching through the station presets  
for a match. When it finds one, the search stops and the  
station plays for five seconds.  
5
If you want to keep listening to the station, press  
ENTER within the five seconds.  
If you don’t press ENTER, searching resumes.  
If NO PTY is displayed it means the tuner couldn’t find  
DIRECT  
A.L.C. STANDARD ADV SURR  
HDD  
DVD  
1
that program type at the time of the search.  
DVR 1  
DVR 2  
CD  
CD-R  
THX  
STATUS  
PHASE  
FM/AM  
iPod USB  
DTV/TV  
AUDIO  
TV CTRL  
EON  
MPX SIGNAL SEL  
CH  
Displaying RDS information  
INPUT  
DISPLAY  
SELECT  
DIMMER  
3
Use the DISPLAY button to display the different types of  
1
GENRE  
2
2
RECEIVER  
MCACC  
SLEEP  
RDS information available.  
4
5
6
Press DISPLAY for RDS information.  
1
2
Press FM/AM to select the FM band.3  
Each press changes the display as follows:  
Press EON to select one of the possible modes.  
• Radio Text (RT) – Messages sent by the radio station.  
For example, a talk radio station may provide a phone  
number as RT.  
Press repeatedly to switch between:  
EON TA (Traffic Announcement) – Sets the tuner to  
pick up traffic information when it is broadcast.  
• Program Service Name (PS) – The name of the radio  
station.  
EON NEWS – Sets the tuner to pick up news when it  
is broadcast.  
• Program Type (PTY) – This indicates the kind of  
program currently being broadcast.  
OFF – Switches off the EON feature.  
When set to TA or NEWS, the EON indicator in the  
• Current tuner frequency.  
display lights (it flashes when receiving an EON  
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broadcast). The indicator in the display lights when  
5
the current station carries the EON service.  
Note  
1 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.  
2 • If any noise is picked up while displaying the RT scroll, some characters may be displayed incorrectly.  
• If you see NO RADIO TEXT DATA 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, the frequency is displayed).  
• In the PTY display, NO DATA or NO TYPE may be shown. In this case, the PS display is shown after a few seconds.  
3 EON is only possible in the FM band.  
4 You can’t search for traffic announcements and news at the same time.  
5 • You cannot operate the T.EDIT and PTY SEARCH buttons while the EON indicator in the display is lit.  
• If you want to change to a function other than the tuner when the EON indicator is flashing, press EON to turn EON off.  
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Chapter 7:  
The System Setup menu  
Surround Back System – Specifies how you are  
using your surround back speakers (see Surround  
back speaker setting on page 41).  
Making receiver settings from the  
System Setup menu  
Manual MCACC – Fine tunes your speaker settings  
and customize the Acoustic Calibration EQ (see  
Manual MCACC setup on page 41).  
The following section shows you how to make detailed  
settings to specify how you’re using the receiver (for  
example, if you want to set up two speaker systems in  
separate rooms), and also explains how to fine-tune  
individual speaker system settings to your liking.  
Data Management – Checks your MCACC presets  
and manages them through copying, renaming or  
deleting (see Data Management on page 46).  
PARAMETER  
PARAMETER  
EXIT  
TUNE  
TOOLS  
Manual SP Setup – Specifies the size, number,  
distance and overall balance of the speakers you’ve  
connected (see Manual speaker setup on page 47).  
RECEIVER  
SOURCE  
AUDIO  
DISPLAY  
CH  
TOP MENU  
ST  
MENU  
T.EDIT  
TV CTRL  
RECEIVER  
ENTER  
ST  
DVD  
DVR 1  
FM/AM  
BD  
TV  
CD  
HDMI  
CD-R  
PTY  
SEARCH  
RETURN  
DVR 2  
Input Setup – Specifies what you’ve connected to  
the digital, HDMI and component video inputs (see  
The Input Setup menu on page 65).  
SETUP TUNE  
MAIN  
ZONE  
2
iPod USB  
iPod CTRL  
1
Switch on the receiver and your TV.  
Other Setup – Makes customized settings to reflect  
how you are using the receiver (see The Other Setup  
menu on page 66).  
1
Use the RECEIVER button to switch on.  
• If headphones are connected to the receiver,  
disconnect them.  
2
Press RECEIVER on the remote control, then press  
Automatic MCACC (Expert)  
SETUP 2  
.
If your setup requires more detailed settings than those  
provided in Automatically setting up for surround sound  
(Auto MCACC) on page 9, you can customize your setup  
options below. You can calibrate your system differently  
An on-screen display (OSD) appears on your TV. Use /  
// and ENTER to navigate through the screens  
and select menu items. Press RETURN to confirm and  
exit the current menu.  
3
for up to six different MCACC presets , which are useful  
• Press SETUP at any time to exit the System Setup  
menu.  
if you have different listening positions depending on the  
type of source (for example, watching movies from a sofa,  
3
Select the setting you want to adjust.  
4
or playing a video game close to the TV).  
System Setup MENU  
1 . Auto MCACC  
Important  
2 . Surround Back System  
3 . Manual MCACC  
4 . Data Management  
5 . Manual SP Setup  
6 . Input Setup  
• Make sure the microphone/speakers are not moved  
during the Auto MCACC Setup.  
7 . Other Setup  
:Exit  
• Using the Auto MCACC Setup will overwrite any  
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existing settings for the MCACC preset you select.  
Auto MCACC – See Automatically setting up for  
surround sound (Auto MCACC) on page 9 for a quick  
and effective automatic surround setup. See  
Automatic MCACC (Expert) below for a more detailed  
setup.  
• The screen saver will automatically appear after three  
minutes of inactivity.  
Caution  
• The test tones used in the Auto MCACC Setup are  
output at high volume.  
Note  
1 Make sure not to switch off the power when using the System Setup menu.  
2 • Note that when editing items in the Manual MCACC menu, you will need to first specify the MCACC preset you want to adjust by pressing MCACC  
before pressing SETUP.  
• You can’t use the System Setup menu when the iPod USB input source is selected (in either the main or sub zone). When you set ZONE 2 to ON  
(page 58), you can’t use the System Setup menu.  
3 These are stored in memory and referred to as MEMORY16 (or M16) until you rename them in Data Management on page 46.  
4 You may also want to have separate calibration settings for the same listening position, depending on how you’re using your system.  
5 Except in cases where you are only adjusting one parameter (i.e. channel level) from the CUSTOM setup screen (step 2).  
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1
Select ‘Auto MCACC’ from the System Setup menu,  
THX Speaker (only available when the Custom Menu  
above is ALL or Speaker Setting) – Select YES if you  
are using THX speakers (set all speakers to SMALL),  
otherwise leave it set to NO.  
then press ENTER  
.
If the System Setup screen is not displayed, refer to  
Making receiver settings from the System Setup menu on  
page 38.  
Stand.Wave Multi-Point (only available when the  
Custom Menu above is EQ Pro. & S-Wave) – In  
addition to measurements at the listening position,  
you can use two more reference points for which test  
tones will be analyzed for standing waves. This is  
useful if you want to get a balanced ‘flat’ calibration  
System Setup MENU  
1.Auto MCACC  
1 . Auto MCACC  
Surround Back System  
2 . Surround Back System  
3 . Manual MCACC  
4 . Data Management  
5 . Manual SP Setup  
6 . Input Setup  
[
Normal  
]
Save SYMMETRY to  
[
M1.MEMORY  
1
]
7 . Other Setup  
START  
:Exit  
8
ENTER:Start  
:Cancel  
for several seating positions in your listening area.  
Place the microphone at the reference point  
indicated on-screen and note the last microphone  
placement will be at your main listening position:  
2
Make sure ‘Normal’ is selected,1 select an MCACC  
preset2, then select START 3  
.
For a fully customized Auto MCACC setup, select  
CUSTOM and set the following parameters using /:  
4
3rd reference  
point  
2nd reference  
point  
1.Auto MCACC  
1.Auto MCACC  
1.Auto MCACC  
1
2
Surround Back System  
Custom Menu  
SYMMETRY  
M1.MEMORY  
ALL CH ADJ  
[
Normal  
]
ALL  
1
2
3
Save SYMMETRY to  
Speaker Setting  
Channel Level  
Speaker Distance  
[
M2.MEMORY  
]
[
M1.MEMORY  
CUSTOM  
1
]
FRONT ALIGN  
[
M3.MEMORY  
]
]
EQ Pro.  
&
S-Wave  
THX Speaker  
[
NO  
3
[
START  
]
:Cancel  
:Return  
ENTER:Next  
ENTER:Next  
ENTER:Start  
:Return  
Main listening  
position  
Custom Menu – The default is ALL (recommended),  
but you can limit the system calibration to only one  
When you’re finished settings the options, press  
RETURN to go back to the Auto MCACC main setup.  
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setting (to save time) if you want. The available  
6
options are ALL, Keep SP System, Speaker  
3
Connect the microphone to the MCACC SETUP MIC  
Setting, Channel Level, Speaker Distance and EQ  
Pro. & S-Wave.  
jack on the front panel.  
Make sure there are no obstacles between the speakers  
and the microphone.  
EQ Type (only available when the Custom Menu  
above is EQ Pro. & S-Wave) – This determines how  
the frequency balance is adjusted.  
AUTO SURR/  
STREAM DIRECT  
HOME  
THX  
STANDARD  
SURROUND  
ADVANCED  
SURROUND  
STEREO/  
A.L.C.  
VIDEO INPUT  
AUDIO  
iPod DIRECT  
USB  
MCACC  
SETUP MIC  
VIDEO  
L
R
DIGITAL IN  
PHONES  
MULTI-ZONE  
CONTROL  
ON/OFF  
SPEAKERS  
ST  
ST  
+
After a single calibration is performed, each of the  
following three correction curves can be stored  
separately in the MCACC memory. SYMMETRY (default)  
implements symmetric correction for each pair of left  
and right speakers to flatten the frequency-amplitude  
characteristics. ALL CH ADJUST is a ‘flat’ setting where  
all the speakers are set individually so no special  
If you have a tripod, use it to place the microphone so that  
it’s about ear level at your normal listening position.  
Otherwise, place the microphone at ear level using a  
table or a chair.  
4
Follow the instructions on-screen.  
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weighting is given to any one channel. FRONT ALIGN  
• Make sure the microphone is connected.  
sets all speakers in accordance with the front speaker  
settings (no equalization is applied to the front left and  
right channels).  
• If you’re using a subwoofer, it is automatically  
detected every time you switch on the system. Make  
sure it is on and the volume is turned up.  
Note  
1 If you are planning on bi-amping your front speakers, or setting up a separate speaker system in another room, read through Surround back speaker setting  
on page 41 and make sure to connect your speakers as necessary before continuing to step 3.  
2 The six MCACC presets are used for storing surround sound settings for different listening positions. Simply choose an unused preset for now (you can  
rename it later in Data Management on page 46).  
3 Note that correction curves are saved only when set to SYMMETRY. Select CUSTOM to save other correction curves (such as ALL CH ADJUST and  
FRONT ALIGN).  
4 Select DEMO, and then press ENTER to activate the demo mode of Auto MCACC. In the demo mode, no settings are saved and no errors occur. When  
the speakers are connected to this receiver, the test tone is output repeatedly. Press RETURN to cancel the test tone.  
5 • The EQ Pro. & S-Wave measurement is also taken when ALL is selected. See Acoustic Calibration EQ Professional on page 44 for more on this.  
• Either effect of Acoustic Calibration EQ Professional and Standing Wave can be switched on and off in the respective MCACC preset. For details, see  
Setting the Audio options on page 69.  
6 The Keep SP System option allows you to calibrate your system while leaving your current speaker setting (page 47) unchanged.  
7 If you selected ALL as your Custom Menu, you can specify the MCACC preset where you want to save the ALL CH ADJUST and FRONT ALIGN settings.  
8 Switch the Multi-Point setting NO if you only use one listening position.  
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• See Problems when using the Auto MCACC Setup on  
page 10 for notes regarding high background noise  
levels and other possible interference.  
7
Make sure ‘OK’ is selected, then press ENTER.  
A progress report is displayed on-screen while the  
receiver outputs more test tones to determine the  
optimum receiver settings for channel level, speaker  
distance, and Acoustic Calibration EQ.  
5
Wait for the Auto MCACC Setup to finish  
outputting test tones.  
A progress report is displayed on-screen while the  
receiver outputs test tones to determine the speakers  
present in your setup. Try to be as quiet as possible while  
it’s doing this.  
1.Auto MCACC  
Now Analyzing  
1.Auto MCACC  
Now Analyzing  
(6/9)  
Subwoofer Check  
Surround Analysis  
Speaker System  
Channel Level  
[
[
[
OK  
OK  
]
]
]
Speaker Distance  
• Do not adjust the volume during the test tones. This  
may result in incorrect speaker settings.  
:Cancel  
:Cancel  
Again, try to be as quiet as possible while this is  
happening. It may take 3 to 7 minutes.  
• With error messages (such as Too much ambient  
noise! or Check Microphone) select RETRY after  
checking for ambient noise (see Problems when  
using the Auto MCACC Setup on page 10) and  
verifying the mic connection. If there doesn’t seem to  
be a problem, you can simply select GO NEXT and  
continue.  
• If you selected a Stand.Wave Multi-Point setup (in  
step 2), you will be asked to place the mic at the 2nd  
and 3rd reference points before finally placing it at  
your main listening position.  
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The Auto MCACC Setup has finished! Press RETURN  
6
If necessary, confirm the speaker configuration in  
the OSD.1  
to go back to the System Setup menu.  
4a.MCACC Data Check  
The configuration shown on-screen should reflect the  
actual speakers you have.  
1 . Speaker Setting  
2 . Channel Level  
3 . Speaker Distance  
4 . Standing Wave  
5 . Acoustic Cal EQ  
1.Auto MCACC  
Now Analyzing  
1.Auto MCACC  
CHECK!  
(2/9)  
:Return  
ENTER:Next  
Front  
Center  
Surr  
SB  
[
[
[
YES  
YES  
YES  
]
]
]
]
]
Environment Check  
Ambient Noise  
Microphone  
[
[
[
OK  
]
]
]
[
[
YES  
YES  
x
2
SW  
The settings made in the Auto MCACC Setup should give  
you excellent surround sound from your system, but it is  
also possible to adjust these settings manually using the  
Speaker YES/NO  
OK  
:Cancel  
10  
:Cancel  
2
If no operations are performed for 10 seconds while the  
speaker configuration check screen is being displayed,  
the Auto MCACC Setup will resume automatically. In this  
case, you don’t need to select ‘OK’ and press ENTER in  
step 7.  
System Setup menu (starting on page 38).  
You can also choose to view the settings by selecting  
individual parameters from the MCACC Data Check  
screen:  
Speaker Setting – The size and number of speakers  
you’ve connected (see page 48 for more on this)  
If you see an error message (ERR) in the right side  
column (or the speaker configuration displayed isn’t  
correct), there may be a problem with the speaker  
connection. If selecting RETRY doesn’t work, turn off the  
power and check the speaker connections. If there  
doesn’t seem to be a problem, you can simply use /  
to select the speaker and / to change the setting  
(and number for surround back) and continue.  
Channel Level – The overall balance of your speaker  
system (see page 48 for more on this)  
Speaker Distance – The distance of your speakers  
from the listening position (see page 49 for more on  
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this)  
Standing Wave – Filter settings to control lower  
‘boomy’ frequencies (see page 43 for more on this)  
Acoustic Cal EQ – Adjustments to the frequency  
balance of your speaker system based on the  
acoustic characteristics of your room (see page 44  
for more on this)  
Note  
1 This screen is only shown if you selected ALL or Speaker Setting in Custom Menu from the Auto MCACC CUSTOM menu.  
2 • Depending on the characteristics of your room, sometimes identical speakers with cone sizes of around 12 cm will end up with different size settings.  
You can correct the setting manually using the Manual speaker setup on page 47.  
• The subwoofer distance setting may be farther than the actual distance from the listening position. This setting should be accurate (taking delay and  
room characteristics into account) and generally does not need to be changed.  
• If Auto MCACC Setup measurement results are incorrect due to the interaction of the speakers and viewing environment, we recommend adjusting  
the settings manually.  
3 Since the distance measurements have been set according to the sound characteristics of your speakers, there are cases where (for optimal surround  
sound) the actual distance may differ from the speaker distance setting.  
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Press ENTER after you have finished checking each  
screen. When you’re finished, select RETURN to go back  
to the System Setup menu.  
Caution  
• The test tones used in the System Setup are output at  
high volume.  
Be sure to disconnect the microphone from this receiver  
upon completion of the Auto MCACC setup.  
Important  
• You will need to first specify the MCACC preset you  
want to adjust by pressing MCACC before pressing  
SETUP (step 2 in Making receiver settings from the  
System Setup menu on page 38). When Manual  
MCACC is selected while MCACC is set to OFF, the  
selection screen for the MCACC memory appears.  
Select a memory to adjust manually.  
Surround back speaker setting  
• Default setting: Normal  
There are several ways you can use the surround back  
speaker channels with this system. In addition to a  
normal home theater setup where they are used for the  
surround back speakers, they can be used for bi-amping  
the front speakers or as an independent speaker system  
in another room.  
3.Manual MCACC  
Select MCACC memory.  
MCACC OFF  
1
Select ‘Surround Back System’ from the System  
M1.MEMORY  
1
Setup menu.  
See Making receiver settings from the System Setup menu  
on page 38 if you’re not already at this screen.  
:Cancel  
ENTER:Next  
• For some of the settings below, you’ll have to connect  
the setup microphone to the front panel and place it  
about ear level at your normal listening position.  
Press SETUP to display the System Setup menu  
before you connect the microphone to this receiver. If  
the microphone is connected while the System Setup  
menu is not being displayed, the display will change  
to the Auto MCACC setup menu. See Problems when  
using the Auto MCACC Setup on page 10 for notes  
regarding high background noise levels and other  
possible interference.  
System Setup MENU  
2.Surround Back System  
Normal  
1 . Auto MCACC  
2 . Surround Back System  
3 . Manual MCACC  
4 . Data Management  
5 . Manual SP Setup  
6 . Input Setup  
Front  
Center  
Surr  
:
:
:
:
Normal  
Normal  
Normal  
Normal  
SB  
7 . Other Setup  
:Exit  
:Finish  
2
Select the surround back speaker setting.  
Normal – Select for normal home theater use with  
surround back speakers in your main (speaker  
system A) setup.  
• If you’re using a subwoofer, switch it on and turn up  
the volume to the middle position.  
Speaker B – Select to use the (surround back) B  
speaker terminals to listen to stereo playback in  
another room (see Speaker B setup on page 55).  
1
Select ‘Manual MCACC’ from the System Setup  
Front Bi-Amp – Select this setting if you’re bi-  
amping your front speakers (see Bi-amping your front  
speakers on page 56).  
menu.  
See Making receiver settings from the System Setup menu  
on page 38 if you’re not already at this screen.  
ZONE 2 – Select to use the (surround back) B  
speaker terminals for an independent system in  
another zone (see MULTI-ZONE listening on page 57).  
System Setup MENU  
3.Manual MCACC  
1 . Auto MCACC  
a . Fine Channel Level  
b . Fine SP Distance  
c . Standing Wave  
d . EQ Adjust  
2 . Surround Back System  
3 . Manual MCACC  
4 . Data Management  
5 . Manual SP Setup  
6 . Input Setup  
e . EQ Professional  
3
When you’re finished, press RETURN.  
7 . Other Setup  
You will return to the System Setup menu.  
:Exit  
:Return  
2
Select the setting you want to adjust.  
If you’re doing this for the first time, you might want to  
make these settings in order.  
Manual MCACC setup  
You can use the settings in the Manual MCACC setup  
menu to make detailed adjustments when you’re more  
familiar with the system. Before making these settings,  
you should have already completed Automatically setting  
up for surround sound (Auto MCACC) on page 9.  
Fine Channel Level – Make fine adjustments to the  
overall balance of your speaker system (see Fine  
Channel Level on page 42).  
Fine SP Distance – Make precise delay settings for  
your speaker system (see Fine Speaker Distance on  
page 42).  
You only need to make these settings once (unless you  
change the placement of your current speaker system or  
add new speakers).  
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Standing Wave – Control overly resonant low  
frequencies in your listening room (see Standing  
Wave on page 43).  
3
Select each channel in turn and adjust the levels  
(+/–10dB) as necessary.  
Use / to adjust the volume of the speaker you  
selected to match the reference speaker. When it sounds  
like both tones are the same volume, press to confirm  
and continue to the next channel.  
The last two settings are specifically for customizing the  
parameters explained in Acoustic Calibration EQ Adjust  
on page 43:  
EQ Adjust – Manually adjust the frequency balance  
of your speaker system while listening to test tones  
(see Acoustic Calibration EQ Adjust on page 43).  
3a.Fine Channel Level  
R
L
L
R
C
+0.5dB  
-1.5dB] SBL  
+1.0dB] SBR [ +10.0dB]  
-9.5dB] SW  
[
[
[
[
-9.5dB]  
SL  
[
-1.5dB]  
EQ Professional – Calibrate your system based on  
the direct sound coming from the speakers and make  
detailed settings according to your room’s reverb  
characteristics (see Acoustic Calibration EQ  
Professional on page 44).  
SR [ +10.0dB]  
:Finish  
• For comparison purposes, the reference speaker will  
change depending on which speaker you select.  
• If you want to go back and adjust a channel, simply  
use / to select it.  
Fine Channel Level  
• Default setting: 0.0dB (all channels)  
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When you’re finished, press RETURN.  
You will return to the Manual MCACC setup menu.  
You can achieve better surround sound by properly  
adjusting the overall balance of your speaker system. The  
following setting can help you make detailed  
adjustments that you may not achieve using the Manual  
speaker setup on page 47.  
Fine Speaker Distance  
• Default setting: 3.00 m (all speakers)  
For proper sound depth and separation with your system,  
it is necessary to add a slight bit of delay to some  
speakers so that all sounds will arrive at the listening  
position at the same time. You can adjust the distance of  
each speaker in 1 cm increments. The following setting  
can help you make detailed adjustments that you may  
not achieve using the Manual speaker setup on page 47.  
1
Select ‘Fine Channel Level’ from the Manual  
MCACC setup menu.  
The volume increases to the 0.0 dB reference level.  
3.Manual MCACC  
3a.Fine Channel Level  
a . Fine Channel Level  
b . Fine SP Distance  
c . Standing Wave  
d . EQ Adjust  
Please wait...  
CAUTION  
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e . EQ Professional  
1
Select ‘Fine SP Distance’ from the Manual MCACC  
Loud test tones will  
be output.  
setup menu.  
:Return  
:Cancel  
3.Manual MCACC  
3b.Fine SP Distance  
2
Adjust the level of the left channel.  
a . Fine Channel Level  
b . Fine SP Distance  
c . Standing Wave  
d . EQ Adjust  
MCACC  
:
M1.MEMORY  
1
This will be the reference speaker level, so you may want  
to keep the level around 0.0dB so that you’ll have plenty  
of room to adjust the other speaker levels.  
Ref.Ch  
:
L
3.00m  
e . EQ Professional  
:Return  
ENTER:Next  
:Cancel  
3a.Fine Channel Level  
MCACC  
:
M1.MEMORY  
1
2
Adjust the distance of the left channel from the  
Ref.Ch  
:
L
listening position.  
+0.5dB  
3
Select each channel in turn and adjust the distance  
ENTER:Next  
:Cancel  
as necessary.  
Use / to adjust the delay of the speaker you selected  
to match the reference speaker. The delay is measured in  
terms of speaker distance from 0.01 m to 9.00 m.  
• After pressing ENTER, test tones will be output.  
3b.Fine SP Distance  
3b.Fine SP Distance  
SBL SL  
1.92m  
C
L
L
R
C
SL  
SR  
3.05m  
SBL  
SBR  
SW  
[
[
[
[
2.81m]  
1.92m]  
2.23m]  
2.34m]  
[
[
1.83m]  
2.34m]  
:Finish  
:Finish  
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Listen to the reference speaker and use it to measure the  
target channel. From the listening position, face the two  
speakers with your arms outstretched pointing at each  
speaker. Try to make the two tones sound as if they are  
arriving simultaneously at a position slightly in front of  
2
Adjust the parameters for the Standing Wave  
Control.  
Filter Ch – Select the channel to which you will apply  
the filter(s): MAIN (all except center channel and  
subwoofer), Center or SW (subwoofer).  
1
you and between your arm span.  
TRIM (only available when Filter Ch above is SW) –  
Adjust the subwoofer channel level (to compensate  
for the difference in output post-filter).  
f / Q / ATT – These are the filter parameters where f  
represents the frequency you will be targeting and Q  
is the bandwidth (the higher the Q, the narrower the  
bandwidth, or range) of the attenuation (ATT, the  
amount of reduction to the targeted frequency).  
When it sounds like the delay settings are matched up,  
press to confirm and continue to the next channel.  
• For comparison purposes, the reference speaker will  
change depending on which speaker you select.  
3
When you’re finished, press RETURN.  
You will return to the Manual MCACC setup menu.  
• If you want to go back and adjust a channel, simply  
use / to select it.  
Acoustic Calibration EQ Adjust  
• Default setting: ON /0.0dB (all channels/bands)  
2
4
When you’re finished, press RETURN.  
Acoustic Calibration Equalization is a kind of room equalizer  
for your speakers (excluding the subwoofer). It works by  
measuring the acoustic characteristics of your room and  
neutralizing the ambient characteristics that can color the  
original source material (providing a ‘flat’ equalization  
setting). If you’re not satisfied with the adjustment provided  
in Automatically setting up for surround sound (Auto  
MCACC) on page 9 or Automatic MCACC (Expert) on  
page 38, you can also adjust these settings manually to get  
You will return to the Manual MCACC setup menu.  
Standing Wave  
2
• Default setting: ON /ATT 0.0dB (all filters)  
Acoustic standing waves occur when, under certain  
conditions, sound waves from your speaker system  
resonate mutually with sound waves reflected off the  
walls in your listening area. This can have a negative  
effect on the overall sound, especially at certain lower  
frequencies. Depending on speaker placement, your  
listening position, and ultimately the shape of your room,  
it results in an overly resonant (‘boomy’) sound. The  
Standing Wave Control uses filters to reduce the effect of  
overly resonant sounds in your listening area. During  
playback of a source, you can customize the filters used  
for Standing Wave Control for each of your MCACC  
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a frequency balance that suits your tastes.  
1
Select ‘EQ Adjust’ from the Manual MCACC setup  
menu.  
3.Manual MCACC  
a . Fine Channel Level  
b . Fine SP Distance  
c . Standing Wave  
d . EQ Adjust  
e . EQ Professional  
3
presets.  
:Return  
1
Select ‘Standing Wave’ from the Manual MCACC  
2
Confirm that the MCACC preset shown in the display  
setup menu.  
is the one you want to adjust, then select START  
.
3.Manual MCACC  
3c.Standing Wave  
MCACC M1. MEMORY  
3d.EQ Adjust  
a . Fine Channel Level  
b . Fine SP Distance  
c . Standing Wave  
d . EQ Adjust  
:
1
MCACC  
:
M1.MEMORY  
1
Filter Ch  
TRIM  
SW  
+12.0dB]  
[
e . EQ Professional  
No.  
f
Q
1
63Hz  
3.0  
2
3
[
[
]
]
]
[
[
[
110Hz  
8.0  
6.0dB  
]
]
]
[
[
[
250Hz  
5.0  
6.0dB  
]
]
]
[
START  
]
ATT [ 2.5dB  
:Return  
:Finish  
ENTER:Next  
:Cancel  
Note  
1 • If you can’t seem to achieve this by adjusting the distance setting, you may need to change the angle of your speakers very slightly.  
• For better audibility, the subwoofer emits a continuous test tone (oscillating pulses are heard from your other speakers). Note that it may be difficult to  
compare this tone with the other speakers in your setup (depending on the low frequency response of the reference speaker).  
2 You can switch on or off the Standing Wave Control and Acoustic Cal EQ feature in the AUDIO PARAMETER menu. See Setting the Audio options on  
page 69 for more on this.  
3 • Since they will be overwritten, you may want to save the standing wave settings made with the Auto MCACC Setup to another MCACC preset.  
• Standing Wave control filter settings cannot be changed during playback of sources using the HDMI connection.  
• When Standing Wave is selected for a MCACC preset memory where S-WAVE is set to OFF in the AUDIO PARAMETER, S-WAVE ON is automatically  
selected.  
4 When EQ Adjust is selected for a MCACC preset memory where EQ is set to OFF in the AUDIO PARAMETER, EQ ON is automatically selected.  
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The System Setup menu  
07  
3
Select the channel(s) you want and adjust to your  
(with software available from Pioneer — see Connecting  
a PC for Advanced MCACC output on page 62).  
liking.  
3d.EQ Adjust  
How to interpret the graphical output  
MCACC  
Ch  
:
M1  
63Hz  
125Hz  
250Hz  
500Hz  
1kHz  
2kHz  
4kHz  
8kHz  
16kHz  
TRIM [ 0.0]  
[
[
[
[
0.0]  
0.0]  
0.0]  
0.0]  
0.0  
0.0]  
0.0]  
0.0]  
0.0]  
[SBL]  
The graph shows decibels on the vertical axis and time (in  
milliseconds) on the horizontal axis. A straight line  
indicates a flat-response room (no reverb), whereas a  
sloping line indicates the presence of reverberation when  
outputting test tones. The sloping line will eventually  
flatten out when the reverberant sound stabilizes (this  
usually takes about 100 ms or so).  
dB  
[
[
[
[
:Finish  
Use / to select the channel.  
Use / to select the frequency and / to boost or  
cut the EQ. When you’re finished, go back to the top of  
the screen and use / to select the next channel.  
By analyzing the graph, you should be able to see how  
your room is responding to certain frequencies.  
Differences in channel level and speaker distance are  
taken into account automatically (compensation is  
provided for comparison purposes), and the frequency  
measurements can be examined both with and without  
• The OVER! indicator shows in the display if the  
frequency adjustment is too drastic and might  
distort. If this happens, bring the level down until  
OVER! disappears from the display.  
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the equalization performed by this receiver.  
Tip  
Setting Acoustic Calibration EQ Professional  
according to your room characteristics  
Using the manual setup, you can set the time period at  
which the frequency response is analyzed, pinpointing  
the time that is best for system calibration with your  
particular room characteristics.  
• Changing the frequency curve of one channel too  
drastically will affect the overall balance. If the  
speaker balance seems uneven, you can raise or  
lower channel levels using test tones with the TRIM  
feature. Use / to select TRIM, then use / to  
raise or lower the channel level for the current  
speaker.  
The graph below shows the difference between  
conventional acoustic calibration and professional  
calibration (the gray circle indicates the point where the  
microphone captures sound during frequency analysis).  
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When you’re finished, press RETURN.  
You will return to the Manual MCACC setup menu.  
Acoustic Calibration EQ Professional  
Level  
This setup minimizes the unwanted effects of room  
reverberation by allowing you to calibrate your system  
based on the direct sound coming from the speakers. It  
can also provide you with a graphical output of the  
Test tone  
Acoustic Cal. EQ Pro.  
ConventionalMCACC  
calibration range  
EQ calibration range  
1
frequency response of your room.  
Time  
(in msec)  
0
80  
160  
How to use Acoustic Calibration EQ Professional  
If you find that lower frequencies seem overly reverberant  
in your listening room (i.e. it sounds ‘boomy’), or that  
different channels seem to exhibit different reverb  
characteristics, select EQ Pro. & S-Wave (or ALL) for the  
Custom Menu setting in Automatic MCACC (Expert) on  
page 38 to calibrate the room automatically. This should  
provide a balanced calibration that suits the  
As soon as audio is output from your speaker system, it  
is influenced by room characteristics, such as walls,  
furniture, and the dimensions of the room. The sooner  
the frequency analysis, the less it is influenced by the  
room. We recommend an earlier time setting of  
30~50ms to compensate for two major factors that will  
influence the sound of most rooms:  
Reverberance of high vs. low frequencies –  
Depending on your room, you may find that lower  
frequencies seem overly reverberant compared to  
higher frequencies (i.e. your room sounds ‘boomy’).  
This may result in a skewed frequency analysis if the  
measurement is done too late.  
characteristics of your listening room.  
If you still aren’t satisfied with the results, the manual  
Advanced EQ setup (below) provides a more customized  
calibration of your system using the direct sound of the  
speakers. This is done with the help of a graphical output  
that can be displayed on-screen, or using a computer  
Note  
1 This system allows you to customize your system calibration with the help of a graphical output that can be displayed on-screen, or using a computer  
(with software available from Pioneer—see Connecting a PC for Advanced MCACC output on page 62 for more on this).  
2 Note that due to an effect known as ‘group delay’, lower frequencies will take longer to be generated than higher frequencies (this is most obvious when  
comparing the frequencies at 0 ms). This initial slope is not a problem (i.e. excessive reverb) with your listening room.  
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The System Setup menu  
07  
Reverb View – You can check the reverb  
Low  
Level  
frequencies  
measurements made for specified frequency ranges  
1
High  
frequencies  
in each channel.  
Advanced EQ Setup – Use this to select the time  
period that will be used for frequency adjustment and  
calibration, based on the reverb measurement of  
your listening area. Note that customizing system  
calibration using this setup will alter the settings you  
made in Automatically setting up for surround sound  
(Auto MCACC) on page 9 or Automatic MCACC  
(Expert) on page 38 and is not necessary if you’re  
satisfied with these settings.  
Acoustic Cal. EQ Pro.  
calibration range  
ConventionalMCACC  
EQ calibration range  
Time  
(in msec)  
0
80  
160  
Reverb characteristics for different channels –  
Reverb characteristics can be somewhat different for  
each channel. Since this difference increases as the  
sound is influenced by the various room  
characteristics, it is often better to capture a  
frequency analysis early on for smoother mixing of  
channel frequencies/sounds.  
3
If you selected ‘Reverb Measurement’, select EQ  
ON or OFF, then START  
.
3e1.Reverb Measurement  
MCACC M1.MEMORY  
Measure with  
3e1.Reverb Measurement  
Left  
surround  
Level  
:
1
Now Analyzing  
(2/5)  
EQ OFF  
Environment Check  
Ambient Noise  
Microphone  
Right  
surround  
[
[
[
OK  
]
]
]
[
START  
]
Speaker Level  
Acoustic Cal. EQ Pro.  
ConventionalMCACC  
:Cancel  
:Cancel  
calibration range  
EQ calibration range  
Time  
The following options determine how the reverb  
characteristics of your listening area are displayed in  
Reverb View and Output PC (Data Management):  
(in msec)  
0
80  
160  
If your room isn’t affected by the factors above, it is often  
not necessary to make a 30~50ms setting. Later time  
settings may provide a more detailed sound experience  
with your speaker system. It is best to try and see what  
works best for your particular room.  
EQ OFF – You will see the reverb characteristics of  
your listening area without the equalization  
performed by this receiver (before calibration).  
EQ ON – You will see the reverb characteristics of  
Note that changing the room (for example, moving  
furniture or paintings) will affect the calibration results.  
In such cases, you should recalibrate your system.  
your listening area with the equalization performed  
2
by this receiver (after calibration). Note that the EQ  
response may not appear entirely flat due to  
adjustments necessary for your listening area.  
Using Acoustic Calibration EQ Professional  
When the reverb measurement is finished, you can select  
Reverb View to see the results on-screen. See  
Professional Calibration EQ graphical output on page 82  
for troubleshooting information.  
1
Select ‘EQ Professional’, then press ENTER.  
3.Manual MCACC  
3 e.EQ Professional  
a . Fine Channel Level  
b . Fine SP Distance  
c . Standing Wave  
d . EQ Adjust  
1.Reverb Measurement  
2.Reverb View  
3.Advanced EQ Setup  
4
If you selected ‘Reverb View’, you can check the  
e . EQ Professional  
reverb characteristics for each channel. Press RETURN  
when you’re done.  
:Return  
ENTER:Next  
:Return  
3e2.Reverb View  
2
Select an option and press ENTER  
.
M1  
Ch  
:
EQ OFF  
L
Fq  
[
125Hz ]  
Reverb Measurement – Use this to measure the  
reverb characteristics of your room (for graphical  
output using a PC, see Connecting a PC for Advanced  
MCACC output on page 62 to connect an RS-232C  
cable before selecting this option).  
dB  
0
80  
160ms  
:Return  
Note  
1 If the Reverb View procedure is performed after the Automatically setting up for surround sound (Auto MCACC) on page 9 or Reverb Measurement  
operation, depending on the standing wave control setting, differences may appear on the reverb graph. With the Auto MCACC function, the reverberations  
are measured with the standing waves controlled, so the reverb characteristics graph shows the characteristics with the effect of the standing waves  
eliminated. By contrast, the Reverb Measurement function measures the reverberations without controlling the standing waves, so the graph indicates the  
reverb characteristics including the effect of the standing waves. If you wish to check the reverb characteristics of the room itself (with the standing waves  
as such), we recommend using the Reverb Measurement function.  
2 The calibration corresponding to the currently selected MCACC preset will be used when EQ ON is selected. To use another MCACC preset, exit the  
System Setup menu and press MCACC to select it before pressing SETUP.  
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The System Setup menu  
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This appears according to the setting you chose in  
Reverb Measurement (step 3 on page 45). Use / to  
select the channel and the frequency you want to check.  
Use /to go back and forth between the two. Note that  
the markers on the vertical axis indicate decibels in 2 dB  
steps.  
1
Select ‘Data Management’ from the System Setup  
menu.  
See Making receiver settings from the System Setup menu  
on page 38 if you’re not already at this screen.  
System Setup MENU  
4.Data Management  
1 . Auto MCACC  
a . MCACC Data Check  
b . Memory Rename  
c . MCACC Memory Copy  
d . MCACC Memory Clear  
e . Output PC  
2 . Surround Back System  
3 . Manual MCACC  
4 . Data Management  
5 . Manual SP Setup  
6 . Input Setup  
5
If ‘Advanced EQ Setup’ is selected, enter the  
desired time setting for calibration. Press to proceed  
to the next screen, and then select START  
.
7 . Other Setup  
:Exit  
:Return  
Based on the reverb measurement above, you can  
choose the time period that will be used for the final  
frequency adjustment and calibration. Even though you  
can make this setting without reverb measurement, it is  
best to use the measurement results as a reference for  
your time setting. For an optimal system calibration  
based on the direct sound coming from the speakers, we  
recommend using the 30~50ms setting.  
2
Select the setting you want to adjust.  
MCACC Data Check – Checks the settings for any of  
your MCACC presets using the on-screen display  
(see Checking MCACC preset data below).  
Memory Rename – Names your MCACC presets for  
easy identification (see Renaming MCACC presets on  
page 47).  
3e3.Adv. EQ Setup  
(1/2)  
3e3.Adv. EQ Setup  
(2/2)  
1
MCACC Memory Copy – Copies settings from one  
MCACC preset to another (see Copying MCACC  
preset data on page 47).  
Ch  
L
L
Fq  
Tm  
[
[
125Hz ]  
30-50ms ]  
MCACC  
:
M1.MEMORY  
EQ Type  
[
SYMMETRY  
]
Stand Wave Multi  
-
Point  
YES  
dB  
[
]
Place the mic at your  
2nd reference point.  
[
START  
]
MCACC Memory Clear – Clears any MCACC presets  
that you don’t want (see Clearing MCACC presets on  
page 47).  
0
80  
160ms  
:Cancel  
ENTER:Start  
:Cancel  
Use / to select the channel, frequency, and time  
setting. Use / to switch between them.  
You can switch between your connected speakers  
(excluding the subwoofer), and display the  
measurements for the following frequencies: 63Hz,  
125Hz, 250Hz, 500Hz, 1kHz, 2kHz, 4kHz, 8kHz and  
16kHz.  
Output PC – See Connecting a PC for Advanced  
MCACC output on page 62 for more on this.  
Checking MCACC preset data  
After you have completed Automatically setting up for  
surround sound (Auto MCACC) on page 9 or Automatic  
MCACC (Expert) on page 38, you can check your  
calibrated settings using the on-screen display.  
Select the setting from the following time periods (in  
milliseconds): 0~20ms, 10~30ms, 20~40ms, 30~50ms,  
40~60ms, 50~70ms and 60~80ms. This setting will be  
applied to all channels during calibration.  
1
Select ‘MCACC Data Check’ from the Data  
Management setup menu.  
When you’re finished, select START. It will take about 2  
to 4 minutes for the calibration to finish.  
4.Data Management  
4a.MCACC Data Check  
a . MCACC Data Check  
b . Memory Rename  
c . MCACC Memory Copy  
d . MCACC Memory Clear  
e . Output PC  
1 . Speaker Setting  
2 . Channel Level  
3 . Speaker Distance  
4 . Standing Wave  
5 . Acoustic Cal EQ  
After the Acoustic Calibration Equalization is set, you are  
given the option to check the settings on-screen.  
:Return  
:Return  
ENTER:Next  
2
3
Select the setting you want to check.  
• It is useful to do this while a source is playing so you  
can compare the different settings.  
Data Management  
This system allows you to store up to six MCACC presets,  
allowing you to calibrate your system for different  
listening positions (or frequency adjustments for the  
Select the MCACC preset that you want to check.  
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same listening position). This is useful for alternate  
Use / if necessary to switch speakers/settings.  
settings to match the kind of source you’re listening to  
and where you’re sitting (for example, watching movies  
from a sofa, or playing a video game close to the TV).  
4a5.EQ Data Check  
MCACC  
Ch  
M1  
[SBL]  
63Hz  
125Hz  
250Hz  
500Hz  
1kHz  
0.0  
0.0  
0.0  
0.0  
0.0  
0.0  
0.0  
0.0  
0.0  
0.0  
dB  
From this menu you can check your current settings,  
copy from one preset to another, name presets for easier  
identification and clear any ones you don’t need.  
2kHz  
4kHz  
8kHz  
16kHz  
TRIM  
:Return  
Note  
1 This can be done in Automatically setting up for surround sound (Auto MCACC) on page 9 or Automatic MCACC (Expert) on page 38, either of which you  
should have already completed.  
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The System Setup menu  
07  
4
Press RETURN to go back to the Data Check menu,  
4
Select ‘Copy’ to confirm and copy the settings.  
repeating steps 2 and 3 to check other settings.  
Completed! shows in the OSD to confirm the MCACC  
preset has been copied, then you automatically return to  
the Data Management setup menu.  
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When you’re finished, press RETURN  
.
You will return to the Data Management setup menu.  
Clearing MCACC presets  
Renaming MCACC presets  
If you are no longer using one of the MCACC presets  
stored in memory, you can choose to clear the calibration  
settings of that preset.  
If you have several different MCACC presets that you’re  
using, you may want to rename them for easier  
identification.  
1
Select ‘MCACC Memory Clear’ from the Data  
1
Select ‘Memory Rename’ from the Data  
Management setup menu.  
Management setup menu.  
4.Data Management  
4d.MCACC Memory Clear  
4.Data Management  
4b.Memory Rename  
a . MCACC Data Check  
b . Memory Rename  
c . MCACC Memory Copy  
d . MCACC Memory Clear  
e . Output PC  
a . MCACC Data Check  
b . Memory Rename  
c . MCACC Memory Copy  
d . MCACC Memory Clear  
e . Output PC  
MCACC Position Rename  
Clear  
M1. MEMORY  
1
M1  
M2  
M3  
M4  
M5  
M6  
MEMORY  
MEMORY  
MEMORY  
MEMORY  
MEMORY  
MEMORY  
1
2
3
4
5
6
[
[
[
[
[
]
]
]
]
]
Start Clear  
[ Cancel ]  
:Cancel  
:Return  
:Return  
:Finish  
2
Select the MCACC preset you want to clear.  
2
Select the MCACC preset you want to rename, then  
Make sure you don’t clear an MCACC preset you’re  
currently using (this can’t be undone).  
select an appropriate preset name.  
Use / to select the preset, then / to select a  
preset name.  
3
Select ‘Clear’ to confirm and clear the preset.  
Completed! shows in the OSD to confirm the MCACC  
preset has been cleared, then you automatically return to  
the Data Management setup menu.  
3
Repeat for as many MCACC presets as necessary,  
then press RETURN when you’re finished.  
You will return to the Data Management setup menu.  
Copying MCACC preset data  
If you want to manually adjust the Acoustic Calibration  
EQ (see Manual MCACC setup on page 41), we  
recommend copying your current settings to an unused  
MCACC preset. Instead of just a flat EQ curve, this will  
give you a reference point from which to start.  
Manual speaker setup  
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).  
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1
Select ‘MCACC Memory Copy’ from the Data  
These settings are designed to customize your system,  
but if you’re satisfied with the settings made in  
Automatically setting up for surround sound (Auto  
MCACC) on page 9, it isn’t necessary to make all of these  
settings.  
Management setup menu.  
4.Data Management  
4c.MCACC Memory Copy  
Copy  
All Data  
From  
a . MCACC Data Check  
b . Memory Rename  
c . MCACC Memory Copy  
d . MCACC Memory Clear  
e . Output PC  
All Data  
[
[
M1. MEMORY 1 ]  
M2. MEMORY 2 ]  
To  
Start Copy  
[ Cancel ]  
:Cancel  
Caution  
:Return  
• The test tones used in the System Setup are output at  
high volume.  
2
3
Select the setting you want to copy.  
All Data – Copies all the settings of the selected  
MCACC preset memory.  
1
Select ‘Manual SP Setup’, then press ENTER.  
5.Manual SP Setup  
System Setup MENU  
LEVEL & DISTANCE – Copies only the channel level  
and speaker distance settings of the selected  
MCACC preset memory.  
1 . Auto MCACC  
a . Speaker Setting  
b . Channel Level  
c . Speaker Distance  
d . X-Curve  
2 . Surround Back System  
3 . Manual MCACC  
4 . Data Management  
5 . Manual SP Setup  
6 . Input Setup  
e . THX Audio Setting  
7 . Other Setup  
Select the MCACC preset you’ll be copying the  
settings ‘From’, then specify where you want to copy  
them (‘To’).  
:Return  
:Exit  
Make sure you don’t overwrite an MCACC preset you’re  
currently using (this can’t be undone).  
Note  
1 The settings made in Automatically setting up for surround sound (Auto MCACC) on page 9 or Automatic MCACC (Expert) on page 38.  
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Select the setting you want to adjust.  
Center – Select LARGE if your center speaker  
reproduces bass frequencies effectively, or select  
SMALL to send bass frequencies to the other  
speakers or subwoofer. If you didn’t connect a center  
speaker, choose NO (the center channel is sent to  
the front speakers).  
If you are doing this for the first time, you may want to  
adjust these settings in order:  
Speaker Setting – Specifies the size and number of  
speakers you’ve connected (see below).  
Channel Level – Adjusts the overall balance of your  
Surr – Select LARGE if your surround speakers  
reproduce bass frequencies effectively. Select  
SMALL to send bass frequencies to the other  
speakers or subwoofer. If you didn’t connect  
surround speakers choose NO (the sound of the  
surround channels is sent to the front speakers or a  
subwoofer).  
speaker system (see below).  
Speaker Distance – Specifies the distance of your  
speakers from the listening position (page 49).  
X-Curve – Adjusts the tonal balance of your speaker  
system for movie soundtracks (page 50).  
THX Audio Setting – Specifies whether you are  
using a THX speaker setup (page 50).  
SB – Select the number of surround back speakers  
you have (one, two or none). Select LARGE if your  
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Make the adjustments necessary for each setting,  
surround back speakers reproduce bass frequencies  
effectively. Select SMALL to send bass frequencies to  
the other speakers or subwoofer. If you didn’t  
connect surround back speakers choose NO.  
pressing RETURN to confirm after each screen.  
Speaker Setting  
Use this setting to specify your speaker configuration  
(size, number of speakers and crossover frequency). It is  
a good idea to make sure that the settings made in  
Automatically setting up for surround sound (Auto  
SW – LFE signals and bass frequencies of channels  
set to SMALL are output from the subwoofer when  
YES is selected. 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  
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MCACC) on page 9 are correct. Note that this setting  
applies to all MCACC presets, and cannot be set  
independently.  
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speakers are also routed to the subwoofer). If you did  
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Select ‘Speaker Setting’ from the Manual SP Setup  
not connect a subwoofer choose NO (the bass  
frequencies are output from other speakers).  
menu.  
5.Manual SP Setup  
5a.Speaker Setting  
Front SMALL  
3
Select ‘X. OVER’ and set the crossover frequency.5  
a . Speaker Setting  
b . Channel Level  
c . Speaker Distance  
d . X-Curve  
Center [ SMALL ]  
Frequencies below this point will be sent to the  
subwoofer (or LARGE speakers).  
Surr  
SB  
SW  
[ SMALL ]  
[ SMALLx2  
[ YES  
]
]
e . THX Audio Setting  
X. OVER  
(THX:ALL SMALL  
[
80Hz]  
4
When you’re finished, press RETURN.  
)
:Return  
:Return  
You will return to the Manual SP Setup menu.  
2
Choose the set of speakers that you want to set,  
Channel Level  
then select a speaker size.  
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.  
Use / to select the size (and number) of each of the  
following speakers:  
2
Front – Select LARGE if your front speakers  
reproduce bass frequencies effectively, or if you  
didn’t connect a subwoofer. Select SMALL to send  
the bass frequencies to the subwoofer.  
Note  
1 If you’re using a THX speaker setup, set all speakers to SMALL.  
2 If you select SMALL for the front speakers the subwoofer will automatically be fixed to YES. Also, the center and surround speakers can’t be set to LARGE  
if the front speakers are set to SMALL. In this case, all bass frequencies are sent to the subwoofer.  
3 • If the surround speakers are set to NO, the surround back speakers will automatically be set to NO.  
• If you select one surround back speaker only, make sure that speaker is hooked up to the left surround back terminal.  
4 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  
low frequency cancellations. In this case, try changing the position or direction of speakers. If you can’t 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 you’re having problems,  
the easiest option is to route all the bass sounds to the subwoofer by selecting SMALL for the front speakers.  
5 • 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.  
• If you’re using a THX speaker setup, confirm that the crossover frequency is set to 80Hz.  
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Important  
Tip  
• When Channel Level is selected while MCACC is set  
to OFF, the selection screen for the MCACC memory  
appears. Select a memory to adjust manually.  
• You can change the channel levels at any time by  
press RECEIVER, then press CH LEVEL, and then  
using / on the remote control.  
5b.Channel Level  
Speaker Distance  
Select MCACC memory.  
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.  
MCACC OFF  
M1.MEMORY  
1
:Cancel  
ENTER:Next  
1
Select ‘Channel Level’ from the Manual SP Setup  
Important  
menu.  
• When Speaker Distance is selected while MCACC is  
set to OFF, the selection screen for the MCACC  
memory appears. Select a memory to adjust  
manually.  
5.Manual SP Setup  
5b.Channel Level  
MCACC  
Test Tone  
:
M1.MEMORY  
AUTO  
1
a . Speaker Setting  
b . Channel Level  
c . Speaker Distance  
d . X-Curve  
+0.5dB  
e . THX Audio Setting  
5c.Speaker Distance  
:Return  
ENTER:Next  
:Cancel  
Select MCACC memory.  
MCACC OFF  
2
3
Select a setup option.  
M1.MEMORY  
1
MANUAL – Move the test tone manually from  
speaker to speaker and adjust individual channel  
levels.  
ENTER:Next  
:Cancel  
1
Select ‘Speaker Distance’ from the Manual SP  
AUTO – Adjust channel levels as the test tone moves  
from speaker to speaker automatically.  
Setup menu.  
5.Manual SP Setup  
Confirm your selected setup option.  
The test tones will start after you press ENTER.  
a . Speaker Setting  
b . Channel Level  
c . Speaker Distance  
d . X-Curve  
5b.Channel Level  
e . THX Audio Setting  
Please wait...  
CAUTION  
20  
:Return  
Loud test tones will  
be output.  
2
Adjust the distance of each speaker using /.  
:Cancel  
You can adjust the distance of each speaker in 0.01 m  
increments.  
4
Adjust the level of each channel using /.  
5c.Speaker Distance  
5c.Speaker Distance  
If you selected MANUAL, use / to switch speakers.  
The AUTO setup will output test tones in the order shown  
on-screen:  
MCACC  
:
M1.MEMORY  
1
MCACC  
:
M1.MEMORY  
1
SR  
5.05 m  
L
C
R
0.50 m  
1.50 m ]  
1.00 m ]  
SBR  
SBL  
SL  
[
[
[
[
1.50 m ]  
0.50 m ]  
1.50 m ]  
5.05 m ]  
[
[
SW  
5b.Channel Level  
:Finish  
:Finish  
MCACC  
:
M1.MEMORY  
1
L
C
R
0.0 dB SR  
0.0 dB ] SBR  
0.0 dB ] SBL  
SL  
[
[
[
[
[
0.0 dB ]  
0.0 dB ]  
0.0 dB ]  
0.0 dB ]  
0.0 dB ]  
[
[
3
When you’re finished, press RETURN.  
SW  
You will return to the Manual SP Setup menu.  
:Finish  
Tip  
Adjust the level of each speaker as the test tone is  
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emitted.  
• For best surround sound, make sure the surround  
back speakers are the same distance from the  
listening position.  
5
When you’re finished, press RETURN.  
You will return to the Manual SP Setup menu.  
Note  
1 • 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.  
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07  
2
Select either ON or OFF for THX Loudness Plus  
X-Curve  
setting.  
Most soundtracks mixed for cinema sound too bright  
when played back in large rooms. The X-Curve setting  
acts as a kind of re-equalization for home theater  
listening, and restores proper tonal balance of movie  
5e.THX Audio Setting  
Loudness Plus  
SB SP Position  
ON  
0
-
0.3m  
1
soundtracks.  
1
Select ‘X-Curve’ from the Manual SP Setup menu.  
:Finish  
5.Manual SP Setup  
5d.X-Curve  
X-Curve  
3
Specify the distance of your surround back speakers  
-2.0dB/oct  
a . Speaker Setting  
b . Channel Level  
c . Speaker Distance  
d . X-Curve  
from each other.  
e . THX Audio Setting  
5e.THX Audio Setting  
Loudness Plus  
SB SP Position  
[
ON  
]
:Return  
:Finish  
0
-
0.3m  
2
Choose the X-Curve setting you want.  
Use /to adjust the setting. The X-Curve is expressed  
as a downwards slope in decibels per octave, starting at  
2 kHz. The sound becomes less bright as the slope  
increases (to a maximum of –3.0dB/oct). Use the  
following guidelines to set the X-Curve according to your  
room size:  
:Finish  
0 – 0.3m – Surround speakers within 30 cm apart  
(best for THX surround sound).  
> 0.3 – 1.2m – Surround speakers between 30 cm  
and 1.2 m apart.  
2
1.2m < – Surround speakers more than 1.2 m apart.  
36  
48  
60  
72 300 1000  
–2 –2.5 –3  
Room size (m )  
4
When you’re finished, press RETURN  
.
X-Curve (dB/oct) –0.5  
–1  
–1.5  
You will return to the Manual SP Setup menu.  
• If you select OFF, the frequency curve will be flat and  
the X-Curve has no effect.  
3
Select ‘Return’, then press ENTER to finish.  
THX Audio Setting  
When the THX Loudness Plus function is used, sound  
can be played with the full surround effect even when the  
volume is low.  
For the most effective results when using the THX  
SELECT2 Cinema, THX SELECT2 Music and THX  
SELECT2 Games listening modes (see Using the Home  
THX modes on page 30) with the Advanced Speaker Array  
(ASA) system (see About THX on page 88), it is required  
that you make the setting. See Placing the speakers on  
2
page 21 for more on THX speaker placement.  
1
Select ‘THX Audio Setting’ from the Manual SP  
Setup menu.  
5.Manual SP Setup  
a . Speaker Setting  
b . Channel Level  
c . Speaker Distance  
d . X-Curve  
e . THX Audio Setting  
:Return  
Note  
1 Since the principal is the same, X-Curve isn’t applied when you’re using any of the Home THX modes (see Using the Home THX modes on page 30).  
2 If you don’t have surround back speakers, or have only one surround back speaker or select Speaker B, Front Bi-Amp or ZONE 2 for Surround Back  
System, you won’t be able to select this setting (Cannot select shows in the display).  
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Chapter 8:  
Other connections  
Connecting your iPod to the receiver  
Set this receiver to the standby mode, and then use  
the USB cable (for iPod connection)2 to connect your  
iPod to the iPod DIRECT USB terminal on the front  
panel of this receiver.  
Caution  
1
Before making or changing the connections, switch off  
the power and disconnect the power cord from the  
power outlet. Plugging in components should be the  
last connection you make with your system.  
For the cable connection, refer to also the operating  
instructions for iPod.  
• Do not allow any contact between speaker wires from  
different terminals.  
2
Switch the receiver on and press the iPod USB  
input source button on the remote control to switch  
the receiver to the iPod USB  
The front panel display shows Loading while the receiver  
verifies the connection and retrieves data from the iPod.  
.
Connecting an iPod  
This receiver has a dedicated iPod terminal that will allow  
you to control playback of audio content from your iPod  
1
3
Press TOP MENU to display iPod Top menu.  
using the controls of this receiver.  
When the display shows Top Menu you’re ready to play  
• Push down on the PUSH OPEN tab to access the  
iPod DIRECT USB terminal.  
3
music from the iPod.  
• If after pressing iPod USB the display shows No  
Device, try switching off the receiver and  
reconnecting the iPod to the receiver.  
iPod DIRECT  
USB  
MCACC  
VIDEO  
L
AUDIO  
R
PORTABLE  
SH  
PU  
OPEN  
MASTER  
VOLUME  
iPod playback  
To navigate songs on your iPod, you can take advantage  
VIDEO INPUT  
AUDIO  
iPod DIRECT  
USB  
MCACC  
SETUP MIC  
VIDEO  
L
R
DIGITAL IN  
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of the OSD of your TV connected to this receiver. You can  
also control all operations for music in the front panel  
display of this receiver.  
Finding what you want to play  
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When your iPod is connected to this receiver, you can  
browse songs stored on your iPod by playlist, artist,  
album name, song name, genre or composer, similar to  
using your iPod directly.  
USB cable  
(for iPod connection)  
iPod  
MENU  
iPod Top  
[ Playlists  
[ Artists  
]
]
]
]
]
]
]
]
]
ꢁꢂ  
[
Albums  
[ Songs  
[ Podcasts  
[
Genres  
[ Composers  
[ Audiobooks  
[ Shuffle Songs  
Enter  
Note  
1 • This system is compatible with the audio of iPod nano, iPod fifth generation, iPod classic, iPod touch (not supported iPod shuffle and iPhone). However,  
that some of the functions may be restricted for some models. Note, however, compatibility may vary depending on the software version of your iPod. Please  
be sure to use the latest available software version.  
• iPod is licensed for reproduction of non-copyrighted materials or materials the user is legally permitted to reproduce.  
• Features such as the equalizer cannot be controlled using this receiver, and we recommend switching the equalizer off before connecting.  
• Pioneer cannot under any circumstances accept responsibility for any direct or indirect loss arising from any inconvenience or loss of recorded material  
resulting from the iPod failure.  
2 The USB cable (for iPod connection) is not included with this receiver.  
3 The controls of your iPod will be inoperable when connected to this receiver.  
4 • Note that non-roman characters in the title are displayed as #.  
• This feature is not available for photos or video clips on your iPod.  
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Use / to select a category, then press ENTER to  
Button  
What it does  
browse that category.  
/  
During Audiobook playback, press to switch the  
playback speed: Faster Normal Slower  
• To return to the previous level any time, press  
RETURN.  
TOP  
MENU  
Press to return to the iPod Top menu screen.  
2
Use / to browse the selected category (e.g.,  
albums).  
RETURN  
Press to return to the previous level.  
• Use / to move to previous/next levels.  
3
Continue browsing until you arrive at what you  
Important  
want to play, then press  
Navigation through categories on your iPod looks like  
this:  
to start playback.1  
If an error message lights in the display, try following the  
points below:  
Symptom What it means  
Playlists Songs  
Artists Albums Songs  
Albums Songs  
Songs  
Podcasts  
Genres Artists Albums Songs  
Composers Albums Songs  
Audiobooks  
Error I1  
There is a problem with the signal path from the  
iPod to the receiver. Switch off the receiver and  
reconnect the iPod to the receiver. If this doesn’t  
seem to work, try resetting your iPod.  
Error I2  
The software version being used with the iPod  
needs to be updated. Update the software being  
used with the iPod (please use the latest iPod  
software versions later than the iPod updater  
2004-10-20).  
Shuffle Songs  
Tip  
Error I3  
Error I4  
The iPod that is not supported is connected.  
Check whether the iPod was supported by this  
receiver (page 51).  
• You can play all of the songs in a particular category  
by selecting the All item at the top of each category  
list. For example, you can play all the songs by a  
particular artist.  
When the iPod software version is too old. Update  
the iPod software to the latest version.  
When there is no response from the iPod. Update  
the iPod software to the latest version. If this  
doesn’t seem to work, try resetting your iPod.  
Basic playback controls  
The following table shows the basic playback controls for  
your iPod. Press iPod USB to switch the remote control  
to the iPod USB operation mode.  
No Music There are no playable songs currently stored in the  
Track  
iPod. Input some music files compatible with iPod  
playback.  
Button  
What it does  
Press to start playback.  
No Track  
When there are no tracks in the category selected  
on the iPod. Select a different category.  
If you start playback when something other than a  
song is selected, all the songs that fall into that  
category will play.  
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Switching the iPod controls  
You can switch over the iPod controls between the iPod  
and the receiver.  
Pauses playback, or restarts playback when  
paused.  
/  
Press and hold during playback to start scanning.  
1
Press iPod CTRL to switch the iPod controls.3  
/ Press to skip to previous/next track.  
Press repeatedly to switch between Repeat One,  
This enables operation and display on your iPod, and this  
receiver’s remote control and OSD become inactive.  
Repeat All and Repeat Off.  
2
Press iPod CTRL again to switch back to the receiver  
Press repeatedly to switch between Shuffle Songs,  
Shuffle Albums and Shuffle Off.  
controls.  
DISPLAY Press repeatedly to change the song playback  
iPod is a trademark of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and  
other countries.  
information displayed in the front panel display.  
/  
When browsing, press to move to previous/next  
levels. During playback, press to skip to previous/  
next track.  
Note  
1 If you’re in the song category, you can also press ENTER to start playback.  
2 You cannot use this function, when an iPod of fifth generation or iPod nano of first generation is connected.  
3 When this function is set, iPod images cannot be played on this receiver.  
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Basic playback controls  
The following table shows the basic controls on the  
remote for USB playback. Press iPod USB to switch the  
remote control to the iPod USB operation mode.  
Connecting a USB device  
1
It is possible to listen to two-channel audio using the  
USB interface on the front of this receiver. Connect a  
Button  
What it does  
2
USB mass storage device as shown below.  
Starts normal playback.  
Pauses/unpauses playback.  
Press to skip to previous/next track.  
• Push down on the PUSH OPEN tab to access the  
iPod DIRECT USB terminal.  
/  
AUTO SURR/  
STREAM DIRECT  
HOME  
THX  
STANDARD  
SURROUND  
ADVANCED  
SURROUND  
STEREO/  
A.L.C.  
VIDEO INPUT  
AUDIO  
iPod DIRECT  
USB  
MCACC  
SETUP MIC  
VIDEO  
L
R
DIGITAL IN  
PHONES  
MULTI-ZONE  
Press repeatedly to switch between Repeat  
CONTROL  
ON/OFF  
SPEAKERS  
ST  
ST  
+
Folder, Repeat One and Repeat All.  
Press repeatedly to switch between Shuffle On  
and Shuffle Off.  
USB mass  
storage device  
DISPLAY  
Press repeatedly to change the song playback  
information displayed in the front panel display.  
/  
During playback, press to skip to previous/next  
track.  
Connecting your USB device to the receiver  
TOP MENU Press to skip to first track.  
1
Switch on the receiver and your TV.  
2
Press iPod USB on the remote control to switch the  
Important  
receiver to the iPod USB  
.
No Device appears in the OSD.  
If a USB ERROR message lights in the display, try  
following the points below:  
3
Connect your USB device.3  
USB ERROR  
What it means  
The USB terminal is located on the front panel.  
USB ERROR1  
The power requirements of the USB device  
are too high for this receiver.  
Loading appears in the OSD as this receiver starts  
recognizing the USB device connected. After the  
recognition, a playback screen appears in the OSD and  
USB ERROR2  
USB ERROR3  
The USB device is incompatible.  
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playback starts automatically.  
See Troubleshooting on page 78 for more on  
this error message.  
Folder/File number  
DECODE  
There is some problem with the audio data or  
the file’s additional information.  
USB  
FLD004TRK001  
MP3  
File format  
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ERROR  
Repeat or Shuffle  
Song name  
Artist name  
Relax Your Body  
Kevin Jackson  
We are all one  
• Switch the receiver off, then on again.  
• Reconnect the USB device with the receiver switched  
off.  
Album name  
Elapsed time  
Play  
0:01  
• Select another input source (like DVD), then switch  
back to iPod USB.  
• Use a dedicated AC adapter (supplied with the  
device) for USB power.  
If this doesn’t remedy the problem, it is likely your USB  
device is incompatible.  
Note  
1 This includes playback of WMA/MP3/MPEG-4 AAC files (except files with copy-protection or restricted playback).  
2 • Compatible USB devices include external magnetic hard drives, portable flash memory (particularly keydrives) and digital audio players (MP3 players)  
of format FAT16/32. It is not possible to connect this receiver to a personal computer for USB playback.  
• Pioneer cannot guarantee compatibility (operation and/or bus power) with all USB mass storage devices and assumes no responsibility for any loss of  
data that may occur when connected to this receiver.  
• With large amounts of data, it may take longer for the receiver to read the contents of a USB device.  
3 Make sure the receiver is in standby when disconnecting the USB device.  
4 • If the file selected cannot be played back, this receiver automatically skips to the next file playable.  
• When the file currently being played back has no title assigned to it, the file name is displayed in the OSD instead; when neither the album name nor  
the artist name is present, the row is displayed as a blank space.  
• Note that non-roman characters in the playlist are displayed as #.  
• It is not possible to output the USB audio to ZONE 2.  
5 • If this error occurs, playback is interrupted and the next playable file is played automatically.  
• This error may occur if the title information is changed on a computer, etc.  
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About MPEG-4 AAC  
Compressed audio compatibility  
Note that although most standard bit/sampling rate  
combinations for compressed audio are compatible,  
some irregularly encoded files may not play back. The list  
below shows compatible formats for compressed audio  
files:  
Advanced Audio Coding (AAC) is at the core of the  
MPEG-4 AAC standard, which incorporates MPEG-2  
AAC, forming the basis of the MPEG-4 audio  
compression technology. The file format and extension  
used depend on the application used to encode the AAC  
file. This receiver plays back AAC files encoded by  
MP3 (MPEG-1/2/2.5 Audio Layer 3) – Sampling rates:  
8 kHz to 48 kHz; Bit rates: 8 kbps to 320 kbps (128  
kbps or higher recommended); File extension: .mp3  
®
iTunes bearing the extension ‘.m4a’. DRM-protected  
files will not play, and files encoded with some versions  
®
of iTunes may not play.  
WMA (Windows Media Audio) – Sampling rates: 32  
kHz / 44.1 kHz; Bit rates: 32 kbps to 192 kbps (128  
kbps or higher recommended); File extension: .wma;  
WMA9 Pro and WMA lossless encoding: No  
Apple and iTunes are trademarks of Apple Inc., registered in  
the U.S. and other countries.  
AAC (MPEG-4 Advanced Audio Coding) – Sampling  
rates: 11.025 kHz to 48 kHz; Bit rates: 16 kbps to 320  
kbps (128 kbps or higher recommended); File  
extension: .m4a; Apple lossless encoding: No  
About WMA  
Other compatibility information  
• VBR (variable bit rate) MP3/WMA/MPEG-4 AAC  
1
playback: Yes  
®
The Windows Media logo printed on the box indicates  
• DRM (Digital Rights Management) protection  
compatible: Yes (DRM-protected audio files will not  
play in this receiver).  
that this receiver can playback Windows Media Audio  
content.  
WMA is an acronym for Windows Media Audio and refers  
to an audio compression technology developed by  
Microsoft Corporation. This receiver plays back WMA  
®
files encoded using Windows Media Player bearing the  
extension ‘.wma’. Note that DRM-protected files will not  
play, and files encoded with some versions of Windows  
®
Media Player may not play.  
Windows Media and the Windows logo are trademarks or  
registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the  
United States and/or other countries.  
Note  
1 Note that in some cases playback time will not be displayed correctly.  
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2
Press MULTI CH IN on the front panel to turn the  
multi-channel input on.  
Connecting the multichannel analog  
inputs  
• Depending on the DVD player you’re using, the  
analog output level of the subwoofer channel may be  
too low. In this case, the output level of the subwoofer  
can be increased by 10 dB in the Multi Ch In Setup in  
Other Setup. For details, see Multi Channel Input  
Setup on page 67.  
For DVD Audio and SACD playback, your DVD player may  
have 5.1, 6.1 or 7.1 channel analog outputs (depending  
on whether your player supports surround back  
1
channels). Make sure that the player is set to output  
multichannel analog audio.  
1
Connect the front, surround, center and subwoofer  
Speaker B setup  
outputs on your DVD player to the corresponding  
MULTI CH IN jack on this receiver.  
• Use standard RCA/phono jack cables for the  
connections.  
Caution  
Before making or changing the connections, switch off  
the power and disconnect the power cord from the  
power outlet. Plugging in components should be the  
last connection you make with your system.  
2
If your DVD player also has outputs for surround  
back channels, connect these to the corresponding  
MULTI CH IN jacks on this receiver.  
• Use standard RCA/phono jack cables for the  
connections.  
• Be careful not to allow any contact between speaker  
wires from different terminals.  
• If there is a single surround back output, connect it to  
the SURROUND BACK L (Single) jack on this  
receiver.  
• You can use speakers with a nominal impedance  
between 6 Ω to 16 Ω (please see Switching the  
speaker impedance on page 72 if you plan to use  
speakers with an impedance of less than 8 Ω).  
• To use a 5.1-channel speaker set, use the surround  
speakers for the surround channel, not the surround  
back channel.  
After selecting Speaker B in Surround back speaker  
setting on page 41, you can use the speakers connected  
to the (surround back) B speaker terminals on the rear  
panel to listen to stereo playback in another room. See  
Switching the speaker system below for the listening  
options with this setup.  
Selecting the multichannel analog inputs  
If you have connected a decoder or a DVD player as  
above, you must select the analog multichannel inputs  
2
for surround sound playback.  
1
Connect a pair of speakers to the surround back  
speaker terminals on the rear panel.  
Connect them the same way you connected your  
speakers in Installing your speaker system on page 20.  
Make sure to review Placing the speakers on page 21  
when placing the speakers in another room.  
M/AM  
iPod USB  
MULTI CH IN  
VSX-LX51  
2
Select ‘Speaker B’ from the Surround Back System  
menu.  
iPod DIRECT  
USB  
MCACC  
SETUP MIC  
DIGITAL IN  
See Surround back speaker setting on page 41 to do this.  
PHASE  
ADVANCED  
MCACC  
DIGITAL PRECISION  
PROCESSING  
DIGITAL VIDEO  
SCALER  
CONTROL  
HDMI  
DVD  
BD  
TV SAT  
DVR 1/DVR  
2
VIDEO  
HDMI 1/HDMI  
2
CD  
CD-R  
FM/AM  
iPod USB  
MULTI CH IN  
MASTER  
VOLUME  
Switching the speaker system  
AUTO SURR/  
HOME  
THX  
STANDARD  
SURROUND  
ADVANCED  
SURROUND  
STEREO/  
A.L.C.  
STREAM DIRECT  
VIDEO INPUT  
AUDIO  
iPod DIRECT  
USB  
MCACC  
SETUP MIC  
VIDEO  
L
R
DIGITAL IN  
S
If you selected Speaker B in Surround back speaker  
setting on page 41, three speaker system settings are  
possible using the SPEAKERS button. If you selected  
Normal or Front Bi-Amp, the button will simply switch  
your main speaker system on or off. The options below  
MULTI-ZONE  
CONTROL  
ON/OFF  
SPEAKERS  
ST  
ST  
+
1
Make sure you have set the playback source to the  
proper output setting.  
For example, you might need to set your DVD player to  
output multichannel analog audio.  
3
are for the Speaker B setting only.  
Note  
1 To listen to multichannel analog audio you’ll need to select MULTI CH IN (see Selecting the multichannel analog inputs below for more on this).  
2 • When playback from the multichannel inputs is selected, only the volume and channel levels can be set.  
• You can’t listen to your speaker B system during playback from the multichannel inputs.  
3 • The subwoofer output depends on the settings you made in Manual speaker setup on page 47. However, if SPB is selected above, no sound is heard  
from the subwoofer (the LFE channel is not downmixed).  
• Depending on the settings in Surround back speaker setting on page 41 output from the surround back pre-out terminals may change.  
• All speaker systems (except Speaker B connections) are switched off when headphones are connected.  
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Use the SPEAKERS button on the front panel to  
• Make sure that the + / connections are properly  
select a speaker system setting.  
inserted.  
As mentioned above, if you have selected Normal, the  
button will simply switch your main speaker system (A)  
on or off.  
2
Select the ‘Front Bi-Amp’ setting from the  
Surround Back System menu.  
See Surround back speaker setting on page 41 to specify  
how you’re using the surround back speaker terminals.  
AUTO SURR/  
STREAM DIRECT  
HOME  
THX  
STANDARD  
SURROUND  
ADVANCED  
SURROUND  
STEREO/  
A.L.C.  
VIDEO INPUT  
AUDIO  
iPod DIRECT  
USB  
MCACC  
SETUP MIC  
VIDEO  
L
R
DIGITAL IN  
PHONES  
MULTI-ZONE  
+
CONTROL  
ON/OFF  
SPEAKERS  
ST  
ST  
Caution  
• Most speakers with both High and Low terminals  
have two metal plates that connect the High to the  
Low terminals. These must be removed when you are  
bi-amping the speakers or you could severely  
damage the amplifier. See your speaker manual for  
more information.  
Press repeatedly to choose a speaker system option:  
SPA – Sound is output from speaker system A and  
the same signal is output from the pre-out terminals.  
SPB – Sound is output from the two speakers  
connected to speaker system B. Multichannel  
sources will not be heard. The same signal is output  
from the surround back channel pre-out terminals.  
• If your speakers have a removable crossover network,  
make sure you do not remove it for bi-amping. Doing  
so may damage your speakers.  
SPAB – Sound is output from speaker system A (up  
to 5 channels, depending on the source), the two  
speakers in speaker system B, and the subwoofer.  
The sound from speaker system B will be the same as  
the sound from speaker system A (multichannel  
sources will be downmixed to 2 channels).  
Bi-wiring your speakers  
The reasons for bi-wiring are basically the same as bi-  
amping, but additionally, interference effects within the  
wire could be reduced, producing better sound. Again, to  
do this your speakers must be bi-wireable (that is they  
must have separate terminals for the high and low  
frequencies). When bi-wiring, make sure you’ve selected  
Normal or Speaker B in Surround back speaker setting on  
page 41.  
SP(off) – No sound is output from the speakers. The  
same sound is output from the pre-out terminals  
(including from your subwoofer, if connected) as  
when selecting speaker system A (above).  
To bi-wire a speaker, connect two speaker cords to  
Bi-amping your front speakers  
the speaker terminal on the receiver.  
Bi-amping is when you connect the high frequency driver  
and low frequency driver of your speakers to different  
amplifier (in this case, to both front and surround back  
terminals) for better crossover performance. Your  
speakers must be bi-ampable to do this (having separate  
terminals for high and low) and the sound improvement  
will depend on the kind of speakers you’re using.  
Caution  
1
Connect your speakers as shown below.  
• Make sure you use a parallel (not series, which are  
fairly uncommon) connection when bi-wiring your  
speakers.  
This illustration below shows the connections for bi-  
amping your front left speaker. Hook up your front right  
speaker in the same way.  
• Don’t connect different speakers from the same  
terminal in this way.  
SPEAKERS  
FRONT  
CENTER  
SURROUND  
SURROUND BACK  
/
B
R
L
R
L
R
L
A
(Single)  
Front left  
speaker  
SELECTABLE SEE INSTRUCTION MANUAL  
SELECTABLE VOIR LE MODE D'EMPLOI  
High  
Low  
Since both front and surround back speaker terminals  
output the same audio, it doesn’t matter which set (front  
or surround back) is powering which part (High or Low)  
of the speaker.  
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Connecting additional amplifiers  
MULTI-ZONE listening  
This receiver has more than enough power for any home  
use, but it’s possible to add additional amplifiers to every  
channel of your system using the pre-outs. Make the  
connections shown below to add amplifiers to power  
your speakers.  
This receiver can power up to two independent systems  
in separate rooms after you have made the proper MULTI-  
ZONE connections. An example MULTI-ZONE setup is  
shown below.  
Sub zone  
Main zone  
• Before making or changing the connections, switch  
off the power and disconnect the power cord from the  
AC outlet.  
MONITOR  
OUT  
COMPONENT VIDEO  
IN IN  
M
OUT  
OUT  
IN  
1
2
IN  
3
ANALOG  
INPUT  
L
R
MONITOR  
OUT  
ANTENNA  
DVR2  
OUT  
ZONE 2  
OUT  
IN  
3
Front channel  
amplifier  
IN  
IN  
IN  
OUT  
Y
ANALOG  
INPUT  
PB  
FM UNBAL 75  
AM LOOP  
CD  
CD-R  
Center channel  
amplifier (mono)  
ASSIGNABLE  
PR  
SPEAKERS  
FRONT  
CENTER  
SURROU  
1
-
3
R
L
R
A
PRE OUT  
(Single)  
IN  
FRONT  
CENTER  
ANALOG  
D BACK  
INPUT  
L
R
Surround channel  
amplifier  
SUBWOOFER  
D-R  
SURROUND SURROUND BACK  
ANALOG  
INPUT  
SURROUND  
SURROUND BACK /  
B
AUDIO IN  
L
R
L
(Single)  
L
R
Surround back  
channel amplifier  
VSX-LX51  
ANALOG  
INPUT  
Different sources can be playing in two zones at the same  
time or, depending on your needs, the same source can  
also be used. The main and sub zones have independent  
power (the main zone power can be off while the sub zone  
is on) and the sub zone can be controlled by the remote  
or front panel controls. However, you may need to specify  
the volume settings in ZONE Audio Setup on page 67.  
Powered  
subwoofer  
SELECTABLE SEE INSTRUCTION MANUAL  
SELECTABLE VOIR LE MODE D'EMPLOI  
VSX-LX51  
• 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.  
Making MULTI-ZONE connections  
• The sound from the surround back terminals will  
depend on how you have configured the Surround  
back speaker setting on page 41.  
It is possible to make these connections if you have a  
separate TV and speakers for your sub zone (ZONE 2).  
1
You will also need a separate amplifier if you are not  
using the Surround Back System setup (page 58) for your  
sub zone.  
• To hear sound only from the pre-outs, switch the  
speaker system to OFF, or simply disconnect any  
speakers that are connected directly to the receiver.  
• If you’re not using a subwoofer, change the front  
speaker setting (see Speaker Setting on page 48) to  
LARGE.  
Note  
1 You can’t use sound controls (such as the bass/treble controls or Midnight listening) or any surround modes with a separate amplifier in the sub zone.  
You can, however, use the features available with your sub zone amplifier.  
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Connect a TV monitor to the ZONE 2 VIDEO OUT  
MULTI-ZONE listening options  
The following table shows what you can listen to in the  
sub zone:  
jacks on the rear of this receiver.  
You should have a pair of speakers attached to the  
surround back speaker terminals as shown below.  
Sub Zone  
ZONE2  
Input sources available  
Sub zone  
Main zone  
iPod, the built-in tuner and other analog  
VSX-LX51  
a
audio sources. With video sources, only  
COMPONENT VIDEO  
MONITOR  
OUT  
ANTENNA  
OUT  
IN  
1
IN  
2
IN  
3
composite video is possible.  
Y
a.With the MULTI CH IN input, sound is output only from the front L/R  
channels.  
PB  
FM UNBAL 75  
AM LOOP  
• The USB audio cannot be output to ZONE 2.  
ASSIGNABLE  
PR  
ZONE 2  
OUT  
1
-
3
(Single) PRE OUT  
IN  
IN  
OUT  
FRONT  
CENTER  
Basic MULTI-ZONE setup (ZONE 2  
)
SUBWOOFER  
CD  
CD-R  
SURROUND SURROUND BACK  
CENTER  
SURROUND  
SURROUND BACK /  
B
Connect a separate amplifier to the ZONE 2 AUDIO  
L
R
L
R
L
(Single)  
OUT jacks and a TV monitor to the ZONE 2 VIDEO OUT  
jacks, both on the rear of this receiver.  
You should have a pair of speakers attached to the sub  
zone amplifier as shown in the following illustration.  
SELECTABLE SEE INSTRUCTION MANUAL  
SELECTABLE VOIR LE MODE D'EMPLOI  
Sub zone  
Main zone  
MONITOR  
OUT  
COMPONENT VIDEO  
IN IN  
M
OUT  
OUT  
IN  
1
2
IN  
3
Using the MULTI-ZONE controls  
The following steps use the front panel controls to adjust  
the sub zone volume and select sources. See MULTI-  
ZONE remote controls on page 59.  
DVR2  
OUT  
ZONE 2  
OUT  
IN  
IN  
IN  
OUT  
VSX-LX51  
CD  
CD-R  
STANDBY/ON  
SPEAKERS  
FRONT  
CENTER  
SURROU  
R
L
R
A
PHASE  
CONTROL  
ADVANCED  
MCACC  
DIGITAL PRECISION  
PROCESSING  
DIGITAL VIDEO  
SCALER  
HDMI  
D BACK  
DVD  
BD  
TV SAT  
DVR 1/DVR  
2
VIDEO  
HDMI 1/HDMI  
2
CD  
CD-R  
FM/AM  
iPod USB  
MULTI CH IN  
INPUT  
SELECTOR  
MASTER  
VOLUME  
AUTO SURR/  
STREAM DIRECT  
HOME  
THX  
STANDARD  
SURROUND  
ADVANCED  
SURROUND  
STEREO/  
A.L.C.  
VIDEO INPUT  
AUDIO  
iPod DIRECT  
USB  
MCACC  
SETUP MIC  
VIDEO  
L
R
DIGITAL IN  
PHONES  
MULTI-ZONE  
CONTROL  
ON/OFF  
SPEAKERS  
ST  
ST  
+
AUDIO IN  
VSX-LX51  
AUTO SURR/  
STREAM DIRECT  
HOME  
THX  
STANDARD  
SURROUND  
ADVANCED  
SURROUND  
STEREO/  
A.L.C.  
PHONES  
MULTI-ZONE  
CONTROL  
ON/OFF  
SPEAKERS  
ST  
ST  
+
Surround Back System MULTI-ZONE setup (ZONE  
2)  
You must select ZONE 2 in Surround back speaker setting  
on page 41 to use this setup. Note that the sound in the  
sub zone will be temporarily interrupted when controlling  
the main zone (for example, changing the input source or  
starting playback).  
1
Press the MULTI-ZONE ON/OFF button on the front  
panel.  
Each press selects a MULTI-ZONE option:  
ZONE 2 ON – Switches the MULTI-ZONE feature on  
ZONE 2 OFF – Switches the MULTI-ZONE feature off  
The MULTI-ZONE indicator lights when the MULTI-ZONE  
control has been switched ON.  
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2
3
Press CONTROL.  
1
• When the receiver is on, make sure that any  
operations for the sub zone are done while ZONE 2  
shows in the display. If this is not showing, the front  
panel controls affect the main zone only.  
Connecting an IR receiver  
If you keep your stereo components in a closed cabinet or  
shelving unit, or you wish to use the sub zone remote  
control in another zone, you can use an optional IR  
receiver (such as a Niles or Xantech unit) to control your  
system instead of the remote sensor on the front panel of  
Use the INPUT SELECTOR dial to select the source  
for the zone you have selected.  
For example, ZONE 2 CD-R sends the source connected  
to the CD-R inputs to the sub room (ZONE 2).  
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this receiver.  
1
Connect the IR receiver sensor to the IR ZONE2 IN  
• If you select FM/AM, you can use the tuner controls  
to select a preset station (see Saving station presets  
on page 35 if you’re unsure how to do this).  
jack on the rear of this receiver.  
2
Closet or shelving unit  
Non-Pioneer  
component  
• You can’t use the iPod USB functions simultaneously  
with using the MULTI-ZONE feature.  
IR  
IN  
4
Use the MASTER VOLUME dial to adjust the  
Pioneer  
component  
volume.  
CONTROL  
This is only possible if you selected the VARIABLE  
volume control in ZONE Audio Setup on page 67.  
IN  
OUT  
3
S-  
HDMI  
OUT  
IN  
IN  
OUT  
IN  
O
VIDEO  
COAXIAL  
5
When you’re finished, press CONTROL again to  
ASSIGNABLE  
1
-
2
VIDEO  
D)  
IN  
1
(DVD)  
DVD  
AUDIO  
return to the main zone controls.  
You can also press the MULTI-ZONE ON/OFF button on  
the front panel to switch off all output to the sub zone.  
RS-232C  
IN  
2
(CD)  
IN  
DVD  
AUDIO  
TV SAT  
IN  
BD IN  
CON- IN  
IN  
I
TROL  
CON- IN  
TROL  
L
CAL  
L
OPTICAL  
1
(TV SAT)  
IN  
OUT  
1
OUT  
IN  
IN  
1
4
AT)  
R
IN  
2
IR  
ZONE2  
IN  
(DVR1)  
R
MULTI
2
R1)  
2
IN  
3
(DVR2)  
IR  
CENTER SU
ZONE2  
ASSIGN-  
ABLE  
OUT  
FRONT  
1
-
2
OUT  
IN  
1
L3  
ASSIGNABLE  
12VTRIGGER  
1
-
3
MULTI-ZONE remote controls  
Set the MULTI-ZONE operation switch to ZONE 2 to  
operate the corresponding zone.  
2
R)  
R
(OUTPUT  
DIGITAL  
12  
V
TOTAL  
50 mA MAX)  
OUT  
SUBWOOFER  
FRONT  
UT  
1
L
SIGNABLE  
IR receiver  
The following table shows the possible MULTI-ZONE  
remote controls:  
2
Connect the IR ZONE2 IN jack of another  
component to the IR ZONE2 OUT jack on the rear of  
this receiver to link it to the IR receiver.  
Please see the manual supplied with your IR receiver for  
the type of cable necessary for the connection.  
Button  
What it does  
Switches on/off power in the sub zone.  
Use to select the input source in the sub zone.  
INPUT  
SELECT  
• If you want to link a Pioneer component to the IR  
receiver, see Operating other Pioneer components  
with this receiver’s sensor on page 77 to connect to  
the CONTROL jacks instead of the IR ZONE2 OUT  
jack.  
Input  
source  
buttons  
Use to select the input source directly (this may  
not work for some functions) in the sub zone.  
MASTER  
VOLUME  
+/–  
Use to set the listening volume in the sub zone.  
Note  
1 If the receiver is in standby, the display is dimmed, and ZONE 2 continues to show in the display.  
2 The tuner cannot be tuned to more than one station at a time. Therefore, changing the station in one zone also changes the station in the other zone.  
Please be careful not to change stations when recording a radio broadcast.  
3 The volume levels of the main and sub zones are independent.  
4 • You won’t be able to switch the main zone off completely unless you’ve switched off the MULTI-ZONE control first.  
• If you don’t plan to use the MULTI-ZONE feature for a while, turn off the power in both the sub and main rooms so that this receiver is in standby.  
5 • Remote operation may not be possible if direct light from a strong fluorescent lamp is shining on the IR receiver remote sensor window.  
• Note that other manufacturers may not use the IR terminology. Refer to the manual that came with your component to check for IR compatibility.  
• If using two remote controls (at the same time), the IR receiver’s remote sensor takes priority over the remote sensor on the front panel.  
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Switching components on and off using  
the 12 volt trigger  
Using this receiver with a Pioneer flat  
screen TV  
You can connect components in your system (such as a  
screen or projector) to this receiver so that they switch on  
or off using 12 volt triggers when you select an input  
function. However, you must specify which input  
functions switch on the trigger using the The Input Setup  
menu on page 65. Note that this will only work with  
components that have a standby mode.  
If you have a Pioneer flat screen TV, you can use an SR+  
1
cable to connect it to this receiver and take advantage of  
various convenient features, such as automatic video  
input switching of the flat screen TV when the input is  
2
changed.  
Pioneer flat screen TV  
12V  
TRIGGER  
CONTROL  
OUT  
R
IN  
2
IR  
ZONE2  
(DVR1)  
VSX-LX51  
MULTI CH IN  
IN  
IN  
2
3
IN  
(DVR2)  
S-  
HDMI  
VIDEO IN  
IN  
OUT  
IN  
OUT  
IN  
ASSIGN-  
ABLE  
COAXIAL  
ASSIGNABLE  
OUT  
1
-
2
FRONT  
CENTER SURROUND SURROUND  
1
-
2
OUT  
VIDEO  
OUT  
IN  
1
1
(DVD)  
L
RS-232C  
ASSIGNABLE  
12VTRIGGER  
1
-
3
IN  
2
(CD)  
DVD  
TV SAT  
I
DVR1  
OUT  
DVR2  
OUT  
2
BD IN  
(OUTPUT  
12 V  
AUDIO  
IN  
IN  
IN  
DIGITAL  
TOTAL  
50 mA MAX)  
R
CON- IN  
TROL  
L
OPTICAL  
IN  
1
OUT  
SUBWOOFER  
IN  
IN  
1
(TV SAT)  
R
IN  
2
IR  
(DVR1)  
ZONE2  
IN  
MULTI CH IN  
SPEAKERS  
R
2
3
IN  
A
(DVR2)  
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ASSIGN-  
ABLE  
OUT  
FRONT  
CENTER SURROUND SURROUND BACK  
1
-
2
OUT  
1
L
ASSIGNABLE  
12VTRIGGER  
1
-
3
2
(OUTPUT  
DIGITAL  
12  
V
TOTAL  
R
50 mA MAX)  
Connect the 12 V TRIGGER jack of this receiver to  
SUBWOOFER  
the 12 V trigger of another component.  
Use a cable with a mono mini-plug on each end for the  
connection.  
Important  
• The trigger maximum power is DC OUT 12 V/50 mA  
(50 mA total for terminals 1 and 2).  
• You can’t use the SR+ features when HDMI Control  
is set to ON. Make sure to set HDMI Control to OFF  
when you use the SR+ features (page 63).  
After you’ve specified the input functions that will switch  
on the trigger, you’ll be able to switch the component on  
or off just by pressing the input function(s) you’ve set on  
The Input Setup menu on page 65.  
• If you connect to a Pioneer flat screen TV using an  
SR+ cable, you will need to point the remote control  
at the flat screen TV remote sensor to control the  
receiver. In this case, you won’t be able to control the  
receiver using the remote control if you switch the flat  
screen TV off.  
• Before you can use the extra SR+ features, you need  
to make a few settings in the receiver. See The Input  
Setup menu on page 65 and SR+ Setup for Pioneer flat  
screen TVs on page 68 for detailed instructions.  
Note  
1 The 3-ringed SR+ cable from Pioneer is commercially available under the part number ADE7095. Contact the Pioneer Customer Support division for  
more information on obtaining an SR+ cable (you can also use a commercially available 3-ringed mini phone plug for the connection).  
2 This receiver is compatible with all SR+ equipped Pioneer flat screen TVs from 2003 onward.  
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Other connections  
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Use a 3-ringed miniplug SR+ cable to connect the  
CONTROL IN jack of this receiver with the CONTROL  
OUT jack of your flat screen TV.  
Using the SR+ mode with a Pioneer flat  
screen TV  
When connected using an SR+ cable, a number of  
features become available to make using this receiver  
with your Pioneer flat screen TV even easier. These  
features include:  
VIDEO  
VIDEO  
INPUT 2  
Pioneer flat screen TV  
• On-screen displays when making receiver settings,  
such as speaker setup, MCACC setup, and so on.  
INPUT 1  
• On-screen volume display.  
• On-screen display of listening mode.  
DVD player  
Satellite receiver, etc.  
• Automatic video input switching on the flat screen  
TV.  
• Automatic volume muting on the flat screen TV.  
DVD  
AUDIO IN  
TV SAT  
AUDIO IN  
See also SR+ Setup for Pioneer flat screen TVs on page 68  
VSX-LX51  
for more on setting up the receiver.  
STANDBY/ON  
PHASE  
CONTROL  
ADVANCED  
MCACC  
DIGITAL PRECISION  
PROCESSING  
DIGITAL VIDEO  
SCALER  
HDMI  
DVD  
BD  
T
V
S
A
T
DVR 1/DVR  
2
VIDEO  
HDMI 1/HDMI  
2
CD  
CD-R  
FM/AM  
i
P
o
d
U
S
B
MULTI CH IN  
INPUT  
SELECTOR  
MASTER  
VOLUME  
AUTO SURR/  
STREAM DIRECT  
HOME  
THX  
STANDARD  
SURROUND  
ADVANCED  
SURROUND  
STEREO/  
A.L.C.  
VIDEO INPUT  
AUDIO  
iPod DIRECT  
USB  
MCACC  
SETUP MIC  
Important  
VIDEO  
L
R
DIGITAL IN  
PHONES  
MULTI-ZONE  
CONTROL  
ON/OFF  
SPEAKERS  
ST  
ST  
+
• The SR+ features do not work when the iPod USB  
function is selected.  
VSX-LX51  
DTV/TV  
AUDIO  
EON  
MPX SIGNAL SEL  
CH  
To make the most of the SR+ features, you should  
connect your source components (DVD player, etc.) in a  
slightly different way to that described in this chapter. For  
each component, connect the video output directly to the  
flat screen TV, and just connect the audio (analog and/or  
digital) to this receiver.  
1
GENRE  
4
2
MCACC  
5
3
SLEEP  
DISPLAY  
6
A.ATT  
SR+  
SBch  
TV CTRL  
RECEIVER  
7
8
9
CLASS  
D.ACCESS CH LEVEL  
ENTER  
0
MASTER  
VOLUME  
MAIN  
ZONE  
2
INPUT  
1
Make sure that the flat screen TV and this receiver  
are switched on and that they are connected with the  
SR+ cable.  
See Using this receiver with a Pioneer flat screen TV on  
page 60 for more on connecting these components.  
• Make sure you have also selected the display input to  
which you’ve connected the receiver in The Input  
Setup menu on page 65.  
2
To switch SR+ mode on/off, press RECEIVER, then  
press the SR+ button.  
The front panel display shows SR+ ON or SR+ OFF.  
• The automatic video input switching and the  
automatic volume muting features are enabled  
separately; see SR+ Setup for Pioneer flat screen TVs  
on page 68.  
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Other connections  
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Use a commercially-available cable to connect the  
RS-232C jack on your computer to the 9-pin RS-232C jack  
on this receiver. See the documentation provided with  
the Advanced MCACC application for more information.  
Connecting a PC for Advanced MCACC  
output  
When using the Acoustic Calibration EQ Professional  
(see page 43) to calibrate the reverb characteristics of  
your listening room, you can graphically check the  
results on your computer connected to this receiver.  
RS-232C  
Use a commercially-available RS-232C cable to connect  
the RS-232C jack on your computer to the 9-pin RS-232C  
jack on the back panel of this receiver (the cable must be  
cross type, female–female).  
The software to output the results is available from the  
support area of the Pioneer website  
software are also available here. If you have any  
questions about the software, please contact the Pioneer  
Service Center specified on your warranty card.  
Personal computer  
Advanced MCACC output using your PC  
Before continuing, make sure you have completed step 1  
in Data Management on page 46. Note that transmission  
data is erased when the receiver is turned off.  
Please make sure your system meets the following  
requirements:  
®
• Operating system must be Microsoft Windows XP  
1
Select ‘Output PC’ and press ENTER.  
When the receiver is ready for transmission, Start the  
®
(Service Pack 2) or Windows 2000.  
• CPU must be at least Pentium 3 / 300 MHz or AMD  
K6 / 300 MHz (or equivalent) with at least 128 MB of  
memory, and your monitor must be able to display a  
minimum resolution of 800x600.  
MCACC application on your PC shows on the OSD.  
4.Data Management  
4e.Output PC  
a . MCACC Data Check  
b . Memory Rename  
c . MCACC Memory Copy  
d . MCACC Memory Clear  
e . Output PC  
Start the MCACC  
application on your PC  
• An RS-232C port connector is necessary for graphical  
output. Refer to the operating instructions and/or the  
PC manufacturer for more information on making  
the proper port settings.  
:Return  
:Cancel  
2
Start the MCACC application on your computer.  
• System must have internet access.  
Follow the instructions provided with the application. It  
will take about ten seconds for the transmission to  
complete, then you will be able to analyze the output on  
your computer. Since the data will be cleared from the  
receiver when you restart reverb measurement or turn off  
the receiver, you might want to save the information on  
your PC after measurement.  
Connect your computer to the RS-232C jack on the  
rear panel of the receiver.  
Make sure that the receiver and all connected  
components are switched off and disconnected from the  
1
power outlet when you do this.  
3
When you’re finished, press RETURN.  
You will return to the Data Management menu. Continue  
with other settings in the Data Management menu if  
necessary. Press RETURN again to exit the Data  
Management menu.  
Note  
1 Make sure that you do this before continuing to the Reverb Measurement option in Using Acoustic Calibration EQ Professional on page 45 (measurement  
data is cleared if you switch off the power).  
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HDMI Control  
09  
Chapter 9:  
HDMI Control  
• To get the most out of this function, we recommend  
that you connect your HDMI component not to a flat  
screen TV but rather directly to the HDMI terminal on  
this receiver.  
Important  
• The KURO LINK function name used on the web and  
in catalogues is referred to as HDMI Control in the  
operating instructions and on the product.  
HDMI-compatible monitor or  
flat screen TV  
By connecting this receiver to an HDMI Control-  
compatible Pioneer flat screen TV or the HDD/DVD  
recorder with an HDMI cable, you can control this  
receiver from the remote control of a connected flat  
screen TV, as well as have the connected flat screen TV  
automatically change inputs in response to operations  
carried out on this receiver.  
Refer to the operating manual for your flat screen TV for  
more information about which operations can be carried  
out by connecting via HDMI cable.  
AV OUT  
AUDIO  
DIGITAL OUT  
R
L
HDMI IN  
• You cannot use this function with components that  
do not support HDMI Control.  
HDMI  
OUT  
S-  
VIDEO  
IN  
IN  
OUT  
IN  
OUT  
• We cannot guarantee this receiver will work with  
HDMI Control-compatible components other than  
those made by Pioneer.  
COAXIAL  
1
-
2
ASSIGNABLE  
VIDEO  
IN  
1
(DVD)  
RS-232C  
IN  
2
(CD)  
DVD  
AUDIO  
TV SAT  
IN  
DVR1  
OUT  
DVR  
OUT  
BD IN  
IN  
IN  
CON
T
L
OPTICAL  
IN  
1
OUT  
IN  
IN  
1
(TV SAT)  
R
Making the HDMI Control connections  
IN  
2
IR  
ZONE2  
IN  
(DVR1)  
MULTI CH IN  
SPEA  
2
IN  
3
A
You can use synchronized operation for a connected flat  
screen TV and up to three other components.  
(DVR2)  
ASSIGN-  
ABLE  
OUT  
FRONT  
CENTER SURROUND SURROUND BACK  
1
-
2
OUT  
1
L
ASSIGNABLE  
1
12VTRIGGER  
-
3
2
Be sure to connect the flat screen TV’s audio cable to the  
audio input of this receiver.  
(OUTPUT  
12 V  
DIGITAL  
TOTAL  
50 mA MAX)  
R
SUBWOOFER  
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Important  
HDMI-equipped component  
• When connecting this system or changing  
connections, be sure to switch the power off and  
disconnect the power cord from the wall socket.  
After completing all connections, connect the power  
cords to the wall socket.  
HDMI OUT  
• After connecting this receiver to an AC outlet, a 15  
second initialization process begins. You cannot  
carry out any operations during initialization. The  
HDMI indicator on the display unit blinks during  
initialization, and you can turn this receiver on once  
it has stopped blinking.  
Setting the HDMI options  
You must adjust the settings of this receiver as well as  
HDMI Control-compatible connected components in  
order to make use of the HDMI Control function. For  
more information see the operating instructions for each  
component.  
Setting the HDMI Control mode  
Choose whether to set this receiver’s HDMI Control  
function ON or OFF. You will need to set it to ON to use  
the HDMI Control function.  
• When using a TV not manufactured by Pioneer, put  
this setting to OFF.  
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1
2
3
Press RECEIVER, then press the SETUP button.  
Synchronized amp mode operations  
By connecting a component to this receiver with an  
HDMI cable you can use synchronized amp mode, which  
Select ‘Other Setup’, then press ENTER  
.
Select ‘HDMI Control Setup’ from the Other Setup  
2
allows you to synchronize the following operations :  
menu.  
• Displays on the flat screen TV when you mute or  
adjust the volume of this receiver.  
7.Other Setup  
7d.HDMI Control Setup  
a . Multi Channel In Setup  
b . ZONE Audio Setup  
c . SR+ Setup  
d . HDMI Control Setup  
e . OSD Adjustment  
HDMI Control  
OFF  
• The input of this receiver is automatically changed  
when playback occurs on a connected component.  
• Even if you change this receiver’s input to a device  
that is not connected by HDMI, the synchronized  
amp mode remains in effect.  
:Return  
:Finish  
4
Select the ‘HDMI Control’ setting you want.  
ON – Enables the HDMI Control function. When this  
receiver’s power is turned off and you have a  
supported source begin playback while using the  
HDMI Control function, the audio and video output  
from the HDMI connection are output from the flat  
• This receiver’s input switches automatically when the  
channel is switched on an HDMI control-compatible  
flat screen TV.  
• By pressing GENRE when listening to a source from  
a HDD/DVD recorder, the most appropriate listening  
mode is automatically selected (see Using the genre  
synchronizing function on page 34 for more on this).  
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screen TV.  
OFF – The HDMI Control is disabled. Synchronized  
operations cannot be used. When this receiver’s  
power is turned off, audio and video of sources  
connected via HDMI are not output.  
Canceling synchronized amp mode  
Operate the flat screen TV to cancel the synchronized  
amp mode.  
5
When you’re finished, press SETUP.  
You will finish to System Setup menu.  
If you cancel synchronized amp mode while connected  
via HDMI to a flat screen TV or while you are watching a  
TV programme, the power for this receiver is turned off.  
Before using synchronization  
Once you have finished all connections and settings, you  
must:  
About HDMI Control  
• Connect the flat screen TV directly to this receiver.  
Interrupting a direct connection with other amps or  
an AV converter (such as an HDMI switch) can cause  
operational errors.  
1
Put all components into standby mode.  
2
Turn the power on for all components, with the  
power for the flat screen TV being turned on last.  
• Only connect components you intend to use as a  
source to the HDMI input of this receiver.  
Interrupting a direct connection with other amps or  
an AV converter (such as an HDMI switch) can cause  
operational errors.  
3
Choose the HDMI input to which the TV is  
connected to this receiver, and see if video output from  
connected components displays properly on the screen  
or not.  
4
Check whether the components connected to all  
HDMI inputs are properly displayed.  
Synchronized amp mode  
Synchronized amp mode begins once you carry out an  
operation for the flat screen TV. For more information,  
see the operating manual of your flat screen TV.  
Note  
1 • When HDMI Control is set to ON, the audio/video signals input at the HDMI IN terminals are output at the HDMI OUT terminal even when this receiver  
is switched off.  
• With HDMI Control set to ON, Input Setup and HDMI Input are automatically set to OFF.  
2 The linked mode remains in effect even when this receiver’s input is switched to something other than HDMI.  
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Other Settings  
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Chapter 10:  
Other Settings  
5
Select the input(s) to which you’ve connected your  
component.  
The Input Setup menu  
For example, if your DVD player only has an optical  
output, you will need to change the DVD input function’s  
Digital In setting from COAX-1 (default) to the optical  
input you’ve connected it to. The numbering (OPT-1 to 3)  
corresponds with the numbers beside the inputs on the  
back of the receiver.  
You only need to make settings in the Input Setup menu  
if you didn’t hook up your digital equipment according to  
the default settings (see Input function default and  
possible settings on page 66). In this case, you need to  
tell the receiver what equipment is hooked up to which  
terminal so the buttons on the remote correspond to the  
components you’ve connected.  
• If you change the setting to an input that has been  
previously assigned to another function (for example,  
TV SAT), the setting for that function will  
automatically be switched off.  
PARAMETER  
PARAMETER  
EXIT  
TUNE  
TOOLS  
RECEIVER  
SOURCE  
AUDIO  
DISPLAY  
CH  
TOP MENU  
ST  
MENU  
T.EDIT  
TV CTRL  
RECEIVER  
DVD  
DVR 1  
FM/AM  
BD  
TV  
CD  
HDMI  
CD-R  
ENTER  
ST  
• If your component is connected via a component  
video cable to an input terminal other than the  
default, you must tell the receiver which input  
terminal your component is connected to, or else you  
may see the S-Video or composite video signals  
PTY  
DVR 2  
SEARCH  
RETURN  
MAIN  
ZONE  
2
SETUP TUNE  
iPod USB  
iPod CTRL  
1
Switch on the receiver and your TV.  
1
Use the RECEIVER button to switch on.  
instead of the component video signals.  
2
Press RECEIVER on the remote control, then press  
6
When you’re finished, select ‘Next’ to continue to  
SETUP  
.
the next screen.  
The second screen of the Input Setup has three optional  
settings:  
An on-screen display (OSD) appears on your TV. Use /  
// and ENTER to navigate through the screens  
and select menu items. Press RETURN to confirm and  
exit the current menu.  
Input Name – You can choose to rename the input  
function for easier identification. Select Rename to  
do so, or Default to return to the system default.  
3
Select ‘Input Setup’ from the System Setup menu.  
12V Trigger 1 / 2 – After connecting a component to  
one of the 12 volt triggers (see Switching components  
on and off using the 12 volt trigger on page 60), select  
MAIN, ZONE 2 or OFF for the corresponding trigger  
setting to switch it on automatically along with the  
(main or sub) zone specified.  
System Setup MENU  
6.Input Setup  
(1/2)  
1 . Auto MCACC  
Input  
DVD  
2 . Surround Back System  
3 . Manual MCACC  
4 . Data Management  
5 . Manual SP Setup  
6 . Input Setup  
Digital In  
HDMI Input  
Component In  
[
[
[
COAX-1  
Input-1  
Comp-3  
]
]
]
7 . Other Setup  
(
NEXT  
)
:Exit  
:Finish  
PDP In (SR+) – To control certain functions on this  
4
Select the input function that you want to set up.  
receiver from a flat screen TV, select the display input  
The default names correspond with the names next to the  
terminals on the rear panel (such as DVD or VIDEO)  
which, in turn, correspond with the names on the remote  
control.  
2
to which you’ve connected the receiver.  
7
When you’re finished, press RETURN  
.
You will return to the System Setup menu.  
6.Input Setup  
(1/2)  
6.Input Setup  
(1/2)  
Input  
DVD  
(
Back  
DVD  
)
Digital In  
HDMI Input  
Component In  
[
[
[
COAX-1  
Input-1  
Comp-3  
]
]
]
Input Name  
Rename  
OFF  
12V Trigger1  
12V Trigger2  
PDP In (SR+)  
[
[
[
]
]
]
OFF  
OFF  
(
NEXT  
)
:Finish  
ENTER:Next  
:Finish  
Note  
1 For high-definition video (using component video connections), or when digital video conversion is switched off (in Setting the Video options on page 70),  
you must connect your TV to this receiver using the same type of video cable as you used to connect your video component.  
2 You will have to make an SR+ cable connection from a CONTROL OUT jack on the display to the CONTROL IN jack on this receiver (opposite from the  
setup in Using this receiver with a Pioneer flat screen TV on page 60). Note that to control this receiver using the remote, you will have to point it at the flat  
screen TV’s remote sensor after making this connection.  
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Input function default and possible settings  
The terminals on the rear of the receiver generally  
correspond to the name of one of the input source  
functions. If you have connected components to this  
receiver differently from (or in addition to) the defaults  
below, see The Input Setup menu on page 65 to tell the  
receiver how you’ve connected up. The dots () indicate  
possible assignments.  
The Other Setup menu  
The Other Setup menu is where you can make  
customized settings to reflect how you are using the  
receiver.  
PARAMETER  
PARAMETER  
EXIT  
TUNE  
TOOLS  
RECEIVER  
SOURCE  
AUDIO  
DISPLAY  
CH  
TOP MENU  
ST  
MENU  
T.EDIT  
TV CTRL  
RECEIVER  
DVD  
DVR 1  
FM/AM  
BD  
TV  
CD  
HDMI  
CD-R  
ENTER  
ST  
Input Terminals  
Input source  
PTY  
DVR 2  
SEARCH  
RETURN  
Digital  
HDMI  
Component  
MAIN  
ZONE  
2
SETUP TUNE  
iPod USB  
iPod CTRL  
a
DVD  
COAX 1  
1
Switch on the receiver and your TV.  
BD  
(BD)  
Use the RECEIVER button to switch on.  
a
TV SAT  
OPT 1  
OPT 2  
OPT 3  
(Fixed)  
2
Press RECEIVER on the remote control, then press  
a
DVR1  
DVR2  
VIDEO  
the SETUP button.  
a
An on-screen display (OSD) appears on your TV. Use /  
// and ENTER to navigate through the screens  
and select menu items. Press RETURN to confirm and  
exit the current menu.  
a
HDMI 1  
HDMI 2  
iPod USB  
CD  
(HDMI-1)  
(HDMI-2)  
3
Select ‘Other Setup’ then press ENTER.  
System Setup MENU  
7.Other Setup  
COAX 2  
1 . Auto MCACC  
2 . Surround Back System  
3 . Manual MCACC  
4 . Data Management  
5 . Manual SP Setup  
6 . Input Setup  
a . Multi Ch In Setup  
b . ZONE Audio Setup  
c . SR+ Setup  
d . HDMI Control Setup  
e . OSD Adjustment  
CD-R  
7 . Other Setup  
FM/AM  
:Exit  
:Return  
a.With HDMI Control set to ON, assignments cannot be made (see HDMI  
Control on page 63).  
4
Select the setting you want to adjust.  
If you are doing this for the first time, you may want to  
adjust these settings in order:  
Multi Ch In Setup – Specifies the optional settings  
for a multi-channel input.  
ZONE Audio Setup – Specifies your volume setting  
for a MULTI-ZONE setup (see ZONE Audio Setup on  
page 67).  
SR+ Setup – Specifies how you want to control your  
Pioneer flat screen TV (see SR+ Setup for Pioneer flat  
screen TVs on page 68).  
HDMI Control Setup – Synchronizes this receiver  
with your Pioneer component supporting HDMI  
Control (see Setting the HDMI Control mode on  
page 63).  
OSD Adjustment – Adjusts the position of the on-  
screen display on your TV (see OSD Adjustment on  
page 68).  
5
Make the adjustments necessary for each setting,  
pressing RETURN to confirm after each screen.  
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Multi Channel Input Setup  
You can adjust the level of the subwoofer for a multi-  
channel input.  
ZONE Audio Setup  
If you’ve made MULTI-ZONE connections (see MULTI-  
ZONE listening on page 57) you may need to specify your  
volume setting.  
1
Select ‘Multi Ch In Setup’ from the Other Setup  
menu.  
1
Select ‘ZONE Audio Setup’ from the Other Setup  
menu.  
7.Other Setup  
7.Other Setup  
7b.ZONE Audio Setup  
ZONE Volume Level  
a . Multi Ch In Setup  
b . ZONE Audio Setup  
c . SR+ Setup  
d . HDMI Control Setup  
e . OSD Adjustment  
2
a . Multi Ch In Setup  
b . ZONE Audio Setup  
c . SR+ Setup  
Variable  
d . HDMI Control Setup  
e . OSD Adjustment  
Be careful of loud  
volume when "Fixed"  
is selected.  
:Return  
:Return  
:Finish  
2
Select the ‘SW Input Gain’ setting you want.  
0dB – Outputs sound of the subwoofer at the level  
originally recorded on the source.  
2
Select the volume level setting.1  
Variable – Use this setting if you’ve connected a  
power amplifier in the sub room (this receiver is  
simply being used as a pre-amp) and you will be  
using this receiver’s controls to adjust the volume.  
+10dB – Outputs sound of the subwoofer at the level  
increased by 10 dB.  
7a.Multi Ch In Setup  
Fixed – Use this setting if you’ve connected a fully  
integrated amplifier (such as another Pioneer VSX  
receiver) in the sub room and want to use that  
receiver’s volume controls. (This setting is not  
available if the surround back system setting is set to  
ZONE 2.)  
SW Input Gain  
Video Input  
0dB  
BD  
[
]
:Finish  
3
When you’re finished, press RETURN.  
You will return to the Other Setup menu.  
With the Fixed setting, the source is sent from this  
receiver at maximum volume, so make sure the volume is  
quite low in the sub zone at first, and then experiment to  
find the correct level.  
3
When you’re finished, press RETURN  
.
You will return to the Other Setup menu.  
Note  
1 If you selected ZONE 2 in the Surround back speaker setting on page 41, you won’t be able to change the volume level.  
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SR+ Setup for Pioneer flat screen TVs  
OSD Adjustment  
Use this feature to adjust your TV display if it seems  
difficult to see all the instructions on the screen.  
Make the following settings if you have connected a  
Pioneer flat screen TV to this receiver using an SR+  
cable. Note that the number of function settings available  
will depend on the flat screen TV you’ve connected.  
1
Select ‘OSD Adjustment’ from the Other Setup  
menu.  
See also Using this receiver with a Pioneer flat screen TV  
on page 60 and Using the SR+ mode with a Pioneer flat  
screen TV on page 61.  
A
A
7.Other Setup  
a . Multi Ch In Setup  
b . ZONE Audio Setup  
c . SR+ Setup  
d . HDMI Control Setup  
e . OSD Adjustment  
X=  
0
,
Y=  
0
[
Finish  
]
1
Select ‘SR+ Setup’ from the Other Setup menu.  
:Finish  
7.Other Setup  
7c.SR+ Setup  
A
A
:Return  
a . Multi Ch In Setup  
b . ZONE Audio Setup  
c . SR+ Setup  
d . HDMI Control Setup  
e . OSD Adjustment  
PDP Volume Control  
OFF  
2
Use /// to move the display field around  
Monitor Out Connect  
OFF  
[
]
until you get one that you feel best suits your TV.  
:Return  
:Finish  
3
When you’re finished, press ENTER  
.
You will return to the Other Setup menu.  
2
3
Select the ‘PDP Volume Control’ setting you want.  
OFF – The receiver does not control the volume of the  
flat screen TV.  
ON – When the receiver is switched to one of the  
inputs that use the flat screen TV (DVD, for example),  
the volume on the flat screen TV is muted so only  
sound from the receiver is heard.  
Assign any input source connected to the flat  
screen TV to the corresponding input number.  
This matches the receiver’s input source with a  
numbered video input on the flat screen TV. For example,  
assign DVD to input-2 if you have connected the your  
DVD video output to video input 2 on the flat screen TV.  
• The Monitor Out Connect should be set to the input  
that you’ve used to connect this receiver to your flat  
screen TV.  
7c.SR+ Setup  
PDP Volume Control  
[
OFF  
]
Monitor Out Connect  
OFF  
:Finish  
4
When you’re finished, press RETURN  
.
You will return to the Other Setup menu.  
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Chapter 11:  
Using other functions  
Setting  
What it does  
Option(s)  
Setting the Audio options  
MIDNIGHT Allows you to hear effective  
surround sound of movies at low  
volumes.  
MID/LDN OFF  
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.  
MIDNIGHT ON  
LOUDNESS ON  
LOUDNESS Used to get good bass and treble  
from music sources at low  
volumes.  
Important  
BASS  
Adjusts the amount of bass.  
–6 to +6 (dB)  
• Note that if a setting doesn’t appear in the Audio  
Parameter menu, it is unavailable due to the current  
source, settings and status of the receiver.  
Default: 0 (dB)  
TREBLE  
Adjusts the amount of treble.  
–6 to +6 (dB)  
Default: 0 (dB)  
1
2
Press RECEIVER, then press AUDIO PARAMETER  
.
S.RTRV  
(Sound  
When audio data is removed  
during the WMA/MP3/MPEG-4  
OFF  
Use / to select the setting you want to adjust.  
ON  
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.  
Retriever) AACcompressionprocess, 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.  
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.  
Setting  
What it does  
Option(s)  
DNR  
(Digital  
Noise  
May improve the quality of sound  
in a noisy source (for example,  
cassette or video tape with lots of  
OFF  
MCACC  
(MCACC  
preset)  
Selects your favorite MCACC  
preset memory when multiple  
preset memories are saved. When M6. MEMORY 6  
a MCACC preset memory has  
been renamed, the name given is  
displayed.  
M1.MEMORY1  
ON  
to  
Reduction) background noise) when  
switched on.  
Default:  
M1. MEMORY 1  
DIALOG E Localizes dialog in the center  
OFF  
a
(Dialog  
channel to make it stand out from  
MCACC OFF  
ON  
Enhancement) other background sounds in a TV  
or movie soundtrack.  
b
Switches on/off the effects of EQ  
Pro. only for the MCACC preset  
memory selected. This setting is  
available for each MCACC preset  
memory.  
ON  
EQ  
(Acoustic  
Calibration  
EQ)  
c
OFF  
HIBIT  
Creates a wider dynamic range  
OFF  
(High Bit) with digital sources like CDs or  
DVDs (Smoother, more delicate  
musical expression can be  
ON  
S-WAVEb  
(Standing  
Wave)  
Switches on/off the effects of  
Standing Wave Control only for  
the MCACC preset memory  
ON  
achieved by requantizing 16 bit  
PCM or 20 bit compressed audio  
signals to 24 bits).  
OFF  
selected. This setting is available  
DUAL  
(Dual  
Mono)  
Specifies how dual mono  
encoded Dolby Digital  
soundtracks should be played.  
Dual mono is not widely used, but  
is sometimes necessary when  
two languages need to be sent to  
separate channels.  
CH1 –  
Channel 1 is  
heard only  
for each MCACC preset memory.  
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 6.0  
(frames)  
CH2 –  
Channel 2 is  
heard only  
1 second = 25  
frames (PAL)  
Default: 0.0  
CH1 CH2 –  
Both channels  
heard from  
front speakers  
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Setting  
DRC  
What it does  
Option(s)  
Setting  
What it does  
Option(s)  
d
i
Adjusts the level of dynamic  
Adjusts 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  
AUTO  
OFF  
C. IMAGE  
(Center  
Image)  
(Applicable  
only when  
using a  
(Dynamic range for movie soundtracks  
Range  
Control)  
Default: 3  
(Neo:6 Music),  
10 (Neo:6  
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  
MAX  
MID  
Cinema)  
center  
speaker)  
surround sound at low volumes).  
LFE ATT  
(LFE  
Some Dolby Digital and DTS  
audio sources include ultra-low  
0dB  
EFFECT  
Sets the effect level for the  
currently selected Advanced  
Surround mode (each mode can  
be set separately).  
10 to 90  
–5dB/ –10dB/  
–15dB/ –20dB/  
OFF  
Attenuate) bass tones. Set the LFE attenuator  
as necessary to prevent the ultra-  
low bass tones from distorting the  
sound from the speakers.  
a.When MCACC OFF is selected, all MCACC preset memories become  
deactivated.  
b.Cannot be selected when DTS-HD and DTS-EXPRESS audio signals are  
being input and the HOME THX mode is set. In this case, the ADVANCED  
MCACC indicator automatically turns off.  
c.When EQ OFF is selected, the MCACC indicator does not light even when  
a MCACC preset memory is selected.  
d.The initially set AUTO is only available for Dolby TrueHD signals. Select  
MAX or MID for signals other than Dolby TrueHD.  
e.You shouldn’t have any problems using this with most SACD discs, but  
if the sound distorts, it is best to switch the gain setting back to 0 dB.  
f. • HDMI Audio setting cannot be switched while performing  
synchronized amp mode operations.  
• The synchronized amp mode must be turned on in order to play the  
receiver’s HDMI audio and video input signals from the TV with the receiver’s  
power in the standby mode. See Synchronized amp mode on page 64.  
g.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. DELAY to OFF and  
adjust the delay time manually. For more details about the lip-sync feature  
of your display, contact the manufacturer directly.  
The LFE is not limited when set to  
0 dB, which is the recommended  
value. When set to –5 dB, –10 dB,  
–15 dB or –20 dB, the LFE is  
limited by the respective degree.  
When OFF is selected, no sound  
is output from the LFE channel.  
SACD  
Brings out detail in SACDs by  
maximizing the dynamic range  
(during digital processing).  
0 to 6 (dB)  
e
GAIN  
Default: 0 (dB)  
f
Specifies the routing of the HDMI  
audio signal out of this receiver  
(amp) or through to a TV or flat  
screen TV. When THROUGH is  
selected, no sound is output from  
this receiver.  
AMP  
HDMI  
(HDMI  
Audio)  
THROUGH  
h.Only when listening to 2-channel sources in Dolby Pro Logic IIx Music/  
Dolby Pro Logic II Music mode.  
i. Only when listening to 2-channel sources in Neo:6 Cinema and Neo:6  
Music mode.  
A. DELAY This feature automatically  
(Auto  
delay)  
OFF  
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  
ON  
Setting the Video options  
There are a number of additional picture settings you can  
make using the Video Parameter menu. The defaults, if  
not stated, are listed in bold.  
automatically adjusted according  
g
to the audio delay time.  
h
Provides a better blend of the  
front speakers by spreading the  
center channel between the front  
right and left speakers, making it  
sound wider (higher settings) or  
narrower (lower settings).  
0 to 7  
Important  
C. WIDTH  
(Center  
Width)  
Default: 3  
• Note that if a setting doesn’t appear in the Video  
Parameter menu, it is unavailable due to the current  
source, setting and status of the receiver.  
(Applicable  
only when  
using a  
1
2
Press RECEIVER, then press VIDEO PARAMETER  
.
center  
speaker)  
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.  
h
Adjusts the depth of the surround  
sound balance from front to back,  
making the sound more distant  
(minus settings), or more forward  
(positive settings).  
–3 to +3  
DIMENSION  
Default: 0  
3
Use / to set it as necessary.  
See the table below for the options available for each  
PANORAMAh  
Extends the front stereo image to  
include the surround speakers for  
a ‘wraparound’ effect.  
OFF  
1
setting.  
ON  
4
Press RETURN to confirm and exit the menu.  
Note  
1 Brightness, Contrast, Hue, Chroma, Resolution and Aspect can be set for each input source.  
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Setting  
What it does  
Option(s)  
ON  
Making an audio or a video recording  
V. CONV  
(Digital  
Video  
Converts video signals for output  
from the MONITOR OUT jacks for  
all video types.  
You can make an audio or a video recording from the  
built-in tuner, or from an audio or video source  
OFF  
1
Conversion)  
connected to the receiver (such as a CD player or TV).  
BRIGHT  
(Brightness)  
Adjusts the overall brightness.  
–10 to +10  
Keep in mind you can’t make a digital recording from an  
analog source or vice-versa, so make sure the  
components you are recording to/from are hooked up in  
the same way (see Connecting your equipment on  
page 12 for more on connections).  
Default: 0  
CONTRAST Adjusts the contrast between  
–10 to +10  
light and dark.  
Default: 0  
HUE  
Adjusts the red/green balance.  
–10 to +10  
Since the video converter is not available when making  
recordings (from the video OUT jacks) make sure to use  
the same type of video cable for connecting your recorder  
as you used to connect your video source (the one you  
want to record) to this receiver. For example, you must  
connect your recorder using S-Video if your source has  
also been connected using S-Video.  
Default: 0  
CHROMA Adjusts saturation from dull to  
–10 to +10  
bright.  
Default: 0  
a
Specifies the output resolution of  
the video signal (when analog  
video input signals are output at  
the HDMI OUT connector, select  
this according to the resolution of  
your monitor and the images you  
wish to watch). When AUTO is  
selected, the resolution is  
automaticallyselected depending  
on the capability of the display  
connected to this receiver. When  
PURE is selected, the signals are  
output with the same resolution  
as when input.  
AUTO  
PURE  
RES  
(Resolution)  
480p/576p  
720p  
For more information about video connections, see  
Connecting a DVD/HDD recorder, VCR and other video  
sources on page 17.  
1080i  
AUTO/  
STEREO/  
BD MENU  
DIRECT  
A.L.C. STANDARD ADV SURR  
DVD  
1080p  
HDD  
THX  
DVD  
DVR 1  
FM/AM  
BD  
TV  
HDMI  
STATUS  
PHASE  
DVR 2  
CD  
CD-R  
DTV/TV  
AUDIO  
EON  
MPX SIGNAL SEL  
CH  
iPod USB  
DISPLAY  
INPUT  
SELECT  
DIMMER  
3
TV CTRL  
RECEIVER  
1
2
GENRE  
MCACC  
SLEEP  
b
Specifies the aspect ratio when  
analog video input signals are  
output at the HDMI output. Make  
your desired settings while  
checking each setting on your  
display .  
THROUGH  
NORMAL  
ZOOM  
ASP  
1
Select the source you want to record.  
(Aspect)  
Use the input source buttons (or INPUT SELECT).  
• If necessary, press SIGNAL SEL to select the input  
signal corresponding to the source component (see  
Choosing the input signal on page 32 for more on  
this).  
a.When a resolution value is selected in this setting and the analog signals  
input are converted and output as HDMI signals, images may not appear  
depending on the video signals being input or the resolution of your  
monitor. Also, depending on the source component or the monitor being  
used, the output resolution may be different from this setting. Conversion  
to 1080p is available only for the input signals of 480i/576i/480p/576p.  
b.If the image doesn’t match your monitor type, adjust the aspect ratio on  
the source component or on the monitor.  
2
Prepare the source you want to record.  
Tune to the radio station, load the CD, video, DVD, etc.  
3
Prepare the recorder.  
Insert a blank tape, MD, video, 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. Most video recorders set  
the audio recording level automatically—check the  
component’s instruction manual if you’re unsure.  
4
Start recording, then start playback of the source  
component.  
Note  
1 • The receiver’s volume, Audio parameters (the bass/treble controls, for example), and surround effects have no effect on the recorded signal.  
• Some digital sources are copy-protected, and can only be recorded in analog.  
• Some video sources are copy-protected. These cannot be recorded.  
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Press RECEIVER, then press DIMMER repeatedly to  
change the brightness of the front panel display.  
Reducing the level of an analog signal  
The input attenuator lowers the input level of an analog  
signal when it’s too strong. You can use this if you find  
the that the OVER indicator is lights often, or you can  
Switching the speaker impedance  
1
We recommend using speakers of 8 Ω with this system,  
but it is possible to switch the impedance setting if you  
plan to use speakers with a 6 Ω impedance rating. Use  
the front panel controls to do this.  
hear distortion in the sound.  
1
GENRE  
4
2
MCACC  
5
3
SLEEP  
AUDIO  
DISPLAY  
CH  
6
SR+  
SBch  
A.ATT  
TV CTRL  
RECEIVER  
7
8
9
CLASS  
With the receiver in standby, press STANDBY/  
D.ACCESS CH LEVEL  
ENTER  
0
ON while holding down the SPEAKERS button.  
Each time you do this, you switch between the  
impedance settings:  
MAIN  
ZONE  
2
MASTER  
VOLUME  
INPUT  
Press RECEIVER, then press A.ATT to switch the  
input attenuator on or off.  
Speaker 6 Ω – Use this setting if your speakers are  
rated at 6 Ω.  
Speaker 8 Ω – Use this setting if your speakers are  
rated at 8 Ω or more.  
Using the sleep timer  
The sleep timer switches the receiver into standby after a  
specified amount of time so you can fall asleep without  
worrying about the receiver being left on all night. Use  
the remote control to set the sleep timer.  
Checking your system settings  
Use the status display screen to check your current  
settings for features such as surround back channel  
processing and your current MCACC preset.  
INPUT  
AUDIO  
DISPLAY  
CH  
SELECT  
DIMMER  
3
1
2
MCACC  
5
TV CTRL  
RECEIVER  
THX  
STATUS  
PHASE  
GENRE  
SLEEP  
4
6
DTV/TV  
AUDIO  
TV CTRL  
EON  
MPX SIGNAL SEL  
CH  
SR+  
7
SBch  
A.ATT  
8
9
CLASS  
MAIN  
ZONE  
2
DISPLAY  
D.ACCESS CH LEVEL  
ENTER  
0
RECEIVER  
Press RECEIVER, then press SLEEP repeatedly to set  
the sleep time.  
1
Press RECEIVER, then press STATUS to check the  
60 min  
90 min  
30 min  
Off  
system settings.  
3
These appear on the front panel display.  
The front panel display shows each of the following  
settings for three seconds each:  
• You can check the remaining sleep time at any time  
by pressing SLEEP once. Pressing repeatedly will  
cycle through the sleep options again.  
Input source  
2
Surround Back Processing  
Dimming the display  
MCACC preset  
You can choose between four brightness levels for the  
front panel display. Note that when selecting sources, the  
display automatically brightens for a few seconds.  
ZONE 2  
HDMI Control  
DTV/TV  
EON  
MPX SIGNAL SEL  
FM/AM  
iPod USB  
AUDIO  
DISPLAY  
CH  
2
When you’re finished, press STATUS again to  
INPUT  
SELECT  
DIMMER  
3
TV CTRL  
RECEIVER  
switch off the display.  
1
2
GENRE  
MCACC  
SLEEP  
4
SR+  
7
5
SBch  
8
6
A.ATT  
9
MAIN  
ZONE  
2
Note  
1 The attenuator isn’t available with digital sources, or when using the Stream Direct modes.  
2 You can also switch off the sleep timer simply by switching off the receiver.  
3 If the Pure Direct mode is switched on, some settings above will show OFF, even though they are on.  
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Resetting the system  
11  
Setting  
Default  
Sound Delay  
Dual Mono  
DRC  
0.0 frame  
Use this procedure to reset all the receiver’s settings to  
the factory default. Use the front panel controls to do this.  
CH1  
OFF  
1
Switch the receiver into standby.  
SACD Gain  
LFE Attenuate  
Auto delay  
Digital Safety  
Effect Level  
0 dB  
2
While holding down the front panel STEREO/A.L.C  
0 dB  
button, press and hold STANDBY/ON for about two  
seconds.  
The display shows RESET?.  
OFF  
OFF  
Extended Stereo  
Other modes  
Center Width  
Dimension  
90  
3
Press the front panel AUTO SURR/STREAM DIRECT  
50  
button.  
The display shows OK.  
2 PL II Music  
Options  
3
4
Press HOME THX to confirm.  
0
OK appears in the display to indicate that the receiver  
has been reset to the factory default settings.  
Panorama  
OFF  
Neo:6 Options  
All Inputs  
Center Image  
3 (Neo:6 Music)  
• Note that all settings will be saved, even if the  
receiver is unplugged.  
10 (Neo:6  
Cinema)  
Listening Mode  
(2 ch)  
AUTO  
SURROUND  
Default system settings  
Setting  
Default  
Amp  
Listening Mode  
(x ch)  
AUTO  
SURROUND  
HDMI Audio  
Listening Mode  
(HP)  
STEREO  
HDMI Control  
Digital Video Conversion  
Speakers  
ON  
ON  
See also Setting the Audio options on page 69 for other default  
A
DSP settings.  
Surround Back System  
Normal  
SMALL  
SMALL  
SMALL  
SMALLx2  
YES  
MCACC  
Speaker System  
Front  
MCACC Position Memory  
Channel Level (M1–M6)  
Speaker Distance (M1–M6)  
M1: MEMORY 1  
0.0 dB  
Center  
Surr  
SB  
3.00 m  
Standing Wave  
(M1–M6)  
ATT  
0.0 dB  
SW  
SWch Wide Trim  
0.0 dB  
Crossover  
X-Curve  
80 Hz  
OFF  
EQ Data (M1–M6)  
All channels/bands 0.0 dB  
EQ Wide Trim 0.0 dB  
THX Audio Setting  
Inputs  
0.0–0.3m  
See Input function default and possible settings on page 66.  
MULTI-ZONE  
Zone 2 Volume Type  
Zone 2 Volume  
Variable  
–60 dB  
SR+  
SR+ Control On/Off  
SR+ Volume Control On/Off  
Monitor Out  
OFF  
OFF  
OFF  
DSP  
Surround back channel Processing  
Phase Control  
ON  
ON  
OFF  
Sound Retriever  
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12  
Chapter 12:  
Controlling the rest of your system  
4
Repeat steps 1 through 3 for the other components  
you want to control.  
Setting the remote to control other  
components  
5
When you’re done, press RECEIVER  
.
To try out the remote control, switch the component on or  
off (into standby) by pressing SOURCE. If it doesn’t  
seem to work, select the next code from the list (if there  
is one).  
Most components can be assigned to one of the input  
source buttons (such as DVD or CD) using the  
component’s manufacturer preset code stored in the remote.  
However, there are cases where only certain functions  
may be controllable after assigning the proper preset  
code, or the codes for the manufacturer in the remote  
control will not work for the model that you are using.  
Preset code list  
You should have no problem controlling a component if  
you find the manufacturer in this list, but please note that  
there are cases where codes for the manufacturer in the  
list will not work for the model that you are using. There  
are also cases where only certain functions may be  
controllable after assigning the proper preset code.  
Note  
• You can cancel or exit any of the steps by pressing  
RECEIVER. To go back a step, press RETURN.  
• After one minute of inactivity, the remote  
automatically exits the operation.  
FISHER 340  
DVD  
GOLDSTAR 330  
GRUNDIG 336  
HITACHI 334  
Manufacturer Code  
TOSHIBA 001, 021  
SONY 002, (video game) 016  
PANASONIC 003, 019  
JVC 004  
INTERSOUND 337  
JVC 331  
Selecting preset codes directly  
KENWOOD 310, 311  
KODAK 322  
SAMSUNG 005  
ST  
ENTER  
ST  
SHARP 006  
RECEIVER  
SOURCE  
PTY  
LINN 336  
AKAI 007  
SEARCH  
RETURN  
LUXMAN 341  
M ELECTRONIC 344  
MARANTZ 304, 336  
MATSUI 336  
RCA 008, 011  
SETUP TUNE  
DVD  
DVR 1  
FM/AM  
BD  
TV  
CD  
HDMI  
CD-R  
iPod CTRL  
DENON 003, 010  
HITACHI 012  
DVR 2  
AUTO/  
STEREO/  
BD MENU  
PHILIPS 013  
DIRECT  
A.L.C. STANDARD ADV SURR  
DVD  
MCS 304  
HDD  
LOEWE 013  
iPod USB  
MEMOREX 300  
MERIDIAN 336  
MITSUBISHI 335  
NAD 316  
ZENITH 014  
THX  
STATUS  
PHASE  
INPUT  
SELECT  
GOLDSTAR 014  
DIMMER  
3
DTV/TV  
AUDIO  
EON  
MPX SIGNAL SEL  
CH  
THOMSON 015  
1
2
PIONEER 000, 003, 009, 018, 020,  
(BDP) 021, (BDP) 023,  
MICROSOFT (video game) 017  
GENRE  
MCACC  
SLEEP  
DISPLAY  
NAIM 336  
ONKYO 342  
4
SR+  
7
5
SBch  
8
6
A.ATT  
TV CTRL  
RECEIVER  
OPTIMUS 300  
PANASONIC 304  
PHILIPS 336, 322  
QUAD 336  
9
CLASS  
LD  
D.ACCESS CH LEVEL  
ENTER  
Manufacturer Code  
DENON 110  
0
MASTER  
HITACHI 109  
QUASAR 304  
RCA 319  
1
While pressing the RECEIVER button, press SETUP  
The indicator on the remote control blinks.  
.
PHILIPS 104  
SONY 101, 102  
TELEFUNKEN 100  
PIONEER 100, 111  
KENWOOD 103  
PANASONIC 105, 106  
RCA 107  
ROADSTAR 344  
ROTEL 336  
SABA 319  
2
Press the input source button for the component  
you want to control.  
When assigning preset codes to TV CONTROL, press TV  
CTRL here.  
SANYO 340  
SHARP 343  
SONY 329, 316  
TECHNICS 304, 333  
TELEFUNKEN 319  
THOMSON 319  
UNIVERSUM 336  
YAMAHA 338, 339  
PIONEER 300, 348  
SAT  
Manufacturer Code  
PIONEER 200, 204, 254  
1
The indicator lights up.  
CD  
3
Use the number buttons to enter the 3 digit preset  
code (see below).  
Manufacturer Code  
AKAI 335  
DVR  
ARCAM 336  
The indicator blinks for half a second after you input each  
digit and shows a long, two second blink once you have  
entered a valid code. If the LED blinks three times, it  
means an invalid code has been input or an error has  
occurred.  
Manufacturer Code  
PIONEER 480, 481, 482, 483, 484,  
487, 488, 489, 493  
TOSHIBA 485, 495  
SONY 490, 494  
ASUKA 337  
AUDIO TON 336  
BUSH 332  
CALIFORNIA AUDIO LAB 304  
CYRUS 336  
PANASONIC 491, 492  
SHARP 496  
DENON 309  
DUAL 337, 319  
Note  
1 You can’t assign the RECEIVER, FM/AM, iPod USB buttons.  
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MULTITECH 441, 453  
YAMAHA 811, 822  
GELOSO 632, 644  
GENEXXA 631, 641  
GOLDSTAR 607, 602, 650  
GOODMANS 607, 639, 647, 648,  
656  
VCR  
MURPHY 441  
PIONEER 800, 825  
Manufacturer Code  
PHILIPS 414, 428  
PANASONIC 432, 408  
THOMSON 417, 449, 428  
SONY 416, 417, 457, 458, 459  
JVC 407, 417, 428  
GRUNDIG 408, 414, 441, 453, 454,  
455  
NBC 407, 417  
NECKERMANN 414  
NESCO 453  
MD  
Manufacturer Code  
SONY 901  
NORDMENDE 417, 428  
OCEANIC 417, 441  
OSAKI 411, 441, 453  
OTTO VERSAND 414  
PALLADIUM 411, 417, 453  
PATHE MARCONI 417  
PENTAX 406  
GORENJE 638  
KENWOOD 903  
SHARP 902  
GPM 641  
GRAETZ 631, 642  
GRANADA 607, 635, 642, 643, 648  
GRADIENTE 657  
TEAC 904  
ONKYO 905  
AKAI 442, 417  
DENON 906  
GRANDIN 618  
HITACHI 406, 417, 441  
TOSHIBA 405, 409, 414, 417, 428  
MITSUBISHI 407, 409, 414, 456  
SHARP 402, 456  
PIONEER 900, 902, 907, 908  
GRUNDIG 631, 653  
HANSEATIC 607, 642  
HCM 618, 644  
PERDIO 441  
PHONOLA 414  
CD-R  
Manufacturer Code  
PIONEER 345  
PHILIPS 346  
YAMAHA 347  
PORTLAND 452  
PROLINE 441, 454  
PYE 414  
HINARI 607, 641, 644  
HISAWA 618  
ORION 445, 446, 424  
SANYO 444  
HITACHI 631, 633, 634, 636, 642,  
643, 654, 606, 618  
HUANYU 656  
FERGUSON 417, 449, 450  
BLAUPUNKT 432, 408, 417, 455  
NOKIA 442, 444, 417  
SELECO 417  
QUELLE 414  
TV  
RADIOLA 414  
Manufacturer Code  
ACURA 644  
REX 417, 428  
HYPSON 607, 618, 646  
ICE 646, 647  
ROADSTAR 411, 448, 453  
SABA 417, 449, 428  
SAISHO 445, 424  
SALORA 442, 409  
SANSUI 407, 417  
SBR 414  
AIWA 446, 441  
AKIBA 453  
ADMIRAL 631  
IMPERIAL 638, 642  
INDIANA 607  
AKAI 632, 635, 642  
AKURA 641  
ALBA 446, 447, 448, 452, 424  
AMBASSADOR 452  
AMSTRAD 441  
INGELEN 631  
ALBA 607, 639, 641, 644  
AMSTRAD 642, 644, 647  
ANITECH 644  
INTERFUNK 631, 632, 607, 642  
INTERVISION 646, 649  
ISUKAI 641  
ANITECH 453  
ASA 411, 414  
SCHAUB LORENZ 417, 441  
SCHNEIDER 414, 441, 453  
SEI 414  
ASA 645  
ASUKA 641  
ITC 642  
BAIRD 444, 417, 441, 450  
BASIC LINE 448, 452, 453  
BRANDT 449, 451  
BRANDT ELECTRONIQUE 417  
BUSH 446, 447, 448, 424, 453  
CATRON 452  
ITT 631, 632, 642  
JEC 605  
AUDIOGONIC 607, 636  
BASIC LINE 641, 644  
BAUR 631, 607, 642  
BEKO 638  
SENTRA 452  
SHINTOM 453  
JVC 613, 683  
SIEMENS 444, 411, 455  
SINGER 405  
KAISUI 618, 641, 644  
KAPSCH 631  
BEON 607  
SINUDYNE 414  
KENDO 642  
CGB 441  
BLAUPUNKT 631  
BLUE SKY 641  
SOLAVOX 452  
KENNEDY 632, 642  
KORPEL 607  
CIMLINE 453  
SUNSTAR 441  
CLATRONIC 452  
BLUE STAR 618  
BPL 618  
SUNTRONIC 441  
TASHIKO 441  
KOYODA 644  
CONDOR 452  
LEYCO 607, 640, 646, 648  
LIESENK&TTER 607  
LOEWE 607  
CROWN 448, 452, 453  
DAEWOO 448, 452  
DANSAI 453  
BRANDT 636  
TATUNG 414, 417, 441  
TEC 452  
BTC 641  
BUSH 607, 641, 642, 644, 647, 656,  
DAEWOO 607, 644, 656, 676, 677  
CASCADE 644  
TELEAVIA 417  
LUXOR 632, 642, 643  
M-ELECTRONIC 631, 644, 645, 654,  
656, 607, 636, 651  
MAGNADYNE 632, 649  
MAGNAFON 649  
MAGNAVOX 607  
MANESTH 639, 646  
MARANTZ 607  
DE GRAAF 406  
TELEFUNKEN 417, 449, 451, 428  
TENOSAL 453  
DECCA 414, 441  
DUAL 417  
CATHAY 607  
TENSAI 441  
DUMONT 444, 414, 441  
ELCATECH 453  
CENTURION 607  
CGB 642  
THORN 444, 417  
UNIVERSUM 442, 411, 414, 441,  
455  
FIDELITY 441  
CIMLINE 644  
FINLANDIA 444, 414  
FINLUX 406, 444, 414, 441  
FIRSTLINE 405, 409, 411, 424, 453  
FISHER 444  
CLARIVOX 607  
YAMISHI 453  
CLATRONIC 638  
CONDOR 638  
YOKAN 453  
MARK 607  
YOKO 452  
MATSUI 607, 639, 640, 642, 644,  
647, 648  
CONTEC 644  
KENWOOD 456  
PIONEER 400, 443, 407, 456, 414  
FRONTECH 452  
CROSLEY 632  
MCMICHAEL 634  
MEDIATOR 607  
FUNAI 441  
CROWN 638, 644  
CRYSTAL 642  
GBC 414  
CATV  
MEMOREX 644  
GENERAL 452  
Manufacturer Code  
PIONEER 700  
SA 706, 708  
JERROLD 716  
ZENITH 717  
CYBERTRON 641  
DAEWOO 607  
METZ 631  
GOLDSTAR 411  
MINERVA 631, 653  
MITSUBISHI 631, 602, 609, 682  
MULTITECH 644, 649  
NECKERMANN 631, 607  
NEI 607, 642  
GOODMANS 411, 448, 441, 452,  
453  
DAINICHI 641  
DANSAI 607  
GRAETZ 444, 417  
GRANADA 444, 414  
GRADIENTE 441  
DAYTON 644  
DECCA 607, 648  
DIXI 607, 644  
TAPE  
NIKKAI 605, 607, 641, 646, 648  
NOBLIKO 649  
Manufacturer Code  
AKAI 829  
GRANDIN 411, 441, 453  
HCM 453, 454  
DUMONT 653  
ELIN 607  
NOKIA 632, 642, 652  
NORDMENDE 632, 636, 651, 652  
OCEANIC 631, 632, 642  
ORION 632, 607, 639, 640  
OSAKI 641, 646, 648  
OSO 641  
ARCAM 810  
HINARI 445, 446, 453, 454  
HYPSON 453  
ELITE 641  
DENON 810, 827  
FISHER 813  
ELTA 644  
IMPERIAL 441  
EMERSON 642  
GRUNDIG 821  
JVC 802  
INTERFUNK 414  
EPSON 681  
ITT 442, 444, 417, 428  
ITV 411, 448  
ERRES 607  
KENWOOD 804, 807, 822  
LUXMAN 815  
MARANTZ 821  
MEMOREX 825  
MITSUBISHI 829  
NAKAMICHI 816  
ONKYO 817, 819  
OPTOMUS 800  
PHILIPS 821  
FERGUSON 607, 636, 651  
FINLANDIA 635, 643, 654  
FINLUX 632, 607, 645, 648, 653,  
654  
OSUME 648  
KAISUI 453  
OTTO VERSAND 631, 632, 607, 642  
PALLADIUM 638  
KENDO 444, 424  
KORPEL 453  
PANAMA 646  
LEYCO 453  
FIRSTLINE 640, 644  
FISHER 632, 635, 638, 645  
FORMENTI 632, 607, 642  
FRONTECH 631, 642, 646  
FRONTECH/PROTECH 632  
FUJITSU 648  
FUNAI 640, 646  
GBC 632, 642  
GE 600, 602, 607, 664, 608, 618  
GEC 605, 607, 634, 648  
PANASONIC 631, 607, 608, 642,  
622  
LOEWE 411, 414, 432  
LUXOR 442, 409, 444  
M-ELECTRONIC 441  
MANESTH 405, 453  
MARANTZ 414  
PATHO CINEMA 642  
PAUSA 644  
PHILCO 632, 642  
PHILIPS 631, 607, 634, 656, 668,  
672  
SANSUI 824  
SHERWOOD 818  
SONY 814, 823  
TANDBERG 820  
TECHNICS 803  
TOSHIBA 826, 828  
MATSUI 445, 446, 424  
MEMOREX 444, 411, 441  
MEMPHIS 453  
METZ 432, 455  
MINERVA 455  
PHOENIX 632  
PHONOLA 607  
PROFEX 642, 644  
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PROTECH 607, 642, 644, 646, 649  
QUELLE 631, 632, 607, 642, 645,  
653  
SOUNDWAVE 607  
STANDARD 641, 644  
STERN 631  
Button(s) Function  
Components  
Use to choose the CYAN/E  
Satellite TV/TV  
R-LINE 607  
SUSUMU 641  
commands on a Satellite TV/TV  
menu.  
RADIOLA 607  
SYSLINE 607  
RBM 653  
TANDY 631, 641, 648  
TASHIKO 634  
RCA 618, 609  
Use to choose the GREEN/C  
commands on a Satellite TV/TV  
menu.  
Satellite TV/TV  
Satellite TV/TV  
Satellite TV/TV  
REDIFFUSION 632, 642  
REX 631, 646  
TATUNG 607, 648  
TEC 642  
ROADSTAR 641, 644, 646,  
SABA 631, 636, 642, 651,  
SAISHO 639, 644, 646  
SALORA 631, 632, 642, 643  
SAMBERS 649  
TELEAVIA 636  
TELEFUNKEN 636, 637, 652  
TELETECH 644  
Use to choose the YELLOW/D  
commands on a Satellite TV/TV  
menu.  
TENSAI 640, 641  
THORN 631, 607, 642, 645, 648  
TOMASHI 618  
SAMSUNG 607, 638, 644, 646, 669,  
670, 673, 674, 675  
SANYO 635, 645, 648, 685  
SBR 607, 634  
THOMSON 636, 651, 652, 663  
TOSHIBA 602, 605, 653  
TOWADA 642  
AUDIO  
TOOLS  
Use to switch audio tracks.  
Use to display the TOOLS menu TV  
on the flat screen TV.  
SCHAUB LORENZ 642  
SCHNEIDER 607, 641, 647  
SEG 642, 646  
ULTRAVOX 632, 642, 649  
UNIDEN 687  
UNIVERSUM 631, 607, 638, 642,  
645, 646, 654  
EXIT  
Use to return to the normal  
screen in one step.  
TV  
SEI 632, 640, 649  
SELECO 631, 642  
VESTEL 607  
SHARP 602, 662  
VOXSON 631  
RETURN  
Use to select RETURN or EXIT.  
Satellite TV/TV  
SIAREM 632, 649  
WALTHAM 643  
SIEMENS 631  
WATSON 607  
Number  
buttons  
Use to select a specific TV  
channel.  
Cable TV/  
Satellite TV/TV  
SINUDYNE 632, 639, 640, 649  
SKANTIC 643  
WATT RADIO 632, 642, 649  
WHITE WESTINGHOUSE 607  
YAMAHA 686  
SOLAVOX 631  
D.ACCESS Use to add a decimal point when Satellite TV/TV  
SONOKO 607, 644  
SONOLOR 631, 635  
SONTEC 607  
YOKO 607, 642, 646  
PIONEER 600, 631, 632, 607, 636,  
642, 651, 664, 665, 680, 689, 690,  
691  
selecting a TV channel.  
ENTER/  
CLASS  
Use to enter a channel.  
Select the menu screen.  
Cable TV/  
Satellite TV/TV  
SONY 604, 684  
MENU  
Cable TV/  
Satellite TV/TV  
Controls for TVs  
///  
Select, adjust and navigate items Cable TV/  
Satellite TV/TV  
This remote control can control components after  
entering the proper codes or teaching the receiver the  
commands (see Setting the remote to control other  
components above for more on this). Use the input  
source buttons to select the component.  
& ENTER on the menu screen.  
TOPMENU Switches TEXT ON/OFF for TVs. TV  
• The TV CONTROL buttons on the remote control are  
dedicated to control the TV assigned to the TV CTRL  
button. If you have two TVs, assign the main TV to the  
TV CTRL button.  
Controls for other components  
This remote control can control these components after  
entering the proper codes or teaching the receiver the  
commands (see Setting the remote to control other  
components on page 74 for more on this). Use the input  
source buttons to select the component.  
Button(s) Function  
Components  
TV  
Press to switch the component  
Cable TV/  
assigned to the TV CTRL button Satellite TV/TV  
on or off.  
Button(s) Function  
Components  
SOURCEPress to switch the component  
CD/MD/CD-R/  
VCR/DVD/LD/  
BD/DVR  
INPUT  
Switches the TV input (Not  
possible with all models).  
TV  
between standby and on.  
player/  
Cassette deck  
CH +/–  
VOL +/–  
Selects channels.  
Cable TV/  
Satellite TV/TV  
Press to return to the start of the CD/MD/CD-R/  
Adjust the TV volume.  
Cable TV/  
Satellite TV/TV  
current track or chapter.  
DVD/LD/BD  
player  
Repeated presses skips to the  
start of previous tracks or  
chapters.  
SOURCESwitches the TV or CATV between Cable TV/  
standby and on.  
Satellite TV/TV  
Use to choose the ‘A’ commands Satellite TV  
on a Satellite TV menu.  
Press to advance to the start of  
the next track or chapter.  
CD/MD/CD-R/  
DVD/LD/BD  
player  
Use to choose the RED/B  
commands on a Satellite TV/TV  
menu.  
Satellite TV/TV  
Repeated presses skips to the  
start of following tracks or  
chapters.  
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Components  
Button(s) Function  
Components  
Pause playback or recording.  
CD/MD/CD-R/  
VCR/DVD/LD/  
BD/DVR  
player/  
Cassette deck  
///  
Navigates DVD menu/options.  
DVD/DVR  
player  
& ENTER  
CH +/–  
AUDIO  
DISPLAY  
HDD  
Selects channels.  
VCR/DVD/DVR  
player  
Changes the audio language or DVD/BD/DVR  
channel.  
Start playback.  
CD/MD/CD-R/  
VCR/DVD/LD/  
BD/DVR  
player/  
Cassette deck  
player  
Press to display information.  
DVD/BD/DVR  
player  
Switches to the hard disk controls DVR player  
when using a DVD/HDD recorder.  
Hold down for fast forward  
playback.  
CD/MD/CD-R/  
VCR/DVD/LD/  
BD/DVR  
player/  
Cassette deck  
DVD  
Switches to the DVD controls  
when using a DVD/HDD recorder.  
DVR player  
Hold down for fast reverse  
playback.  
CD/MD/CD-R/  
VCR/DVD/LD/  
BD/DVR  
player/  
Cassette deck  
Operating other Pioneer components  
with this receiver’s sensor  
Many Pioneer components have CONTROL jacks which  
can be used to link components together so that you can  
use just the remote sensor of one component. When you  
use a remote control, the control signal is passed along  
Stops playback.  
CD/MD/CD-R/  
VCR/DVD/LD/  
BD/DVR  
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the chain to the appropriate component.  
player/  
Cassette deck  
Important  
Number  
buttons  
Directly access tracks on a  
program source.  
CD/MD/CD-R/  
VCR/LD/BD  
player  
• Note that if you use this feature, make sure that you  
also have at least one set of analog audio, video or  
HDMI jacks connected to another component for  
grounding purposes.  
Use the number buttons to  
navigate the on-screen display.  
DVD/DVR  
player  
D.ACCESS Selects tracks higher than 10. (For CD/MD/CD-R/  
1
Decide which component you want to use the  
remote sensor of.  
example, press +10, then 3 to  
select track 13.)  
VCR/LD player  
When you want to control any component in the chain,  
this is the remote sensor at which you’ll point the  
corresponding remote control.  
ENTER/  
CLASS  
Chooses the disc.  
Multiple CD  
player  
Use as the ENTER button.  
VCR/DVD/BD  
player  
2
Connect the CONTROL OUT jack of that component  
to the CONTROL IN jack of another Pioneer component.  
Use a cable with a mono mini-plug on each end for the  
connection.  
Displays the setup screen for DVR DVR player  
players.  
Changes sides of the LD.  
TOPMENU Displays the disc ‘top’ menu of a DVD/BD/DVR  
DVD player. player  
Displays menus concerning the DVD/BD/DVR  
LD player  
VIDE  
COAXIAL  
ASSIGNABLE  
1
-
2
VID  
OUT  
IN  
1
(DVD)  
CONTROL  
RS-232C  
IN  
2
(CD)  
BD IN  
MENU  
AU  
L
IN  
OUT  
CON- IN  
TROL  
current DVD or DVR you are  
using.  
player  
OPTICAL  
IN  
1
OUT  
IN  
IN  
1
(TV SAT)  
R
IN  
2
IR  
(DVR1)  
ZONE2  
IN  
Pauses the tape.  
Stops the tape.  
Starts playback.  
Cassette deck  
Cassette deck  
Cassette deck  
Cassette deck  
2
IN  
3
CONTROL  
(DVR2)  
ASSIGN-  
ABLE  
OUT  
1
-
2
OUT  
1
L
ASSIGNABLE  
12VTRIGGER  
IN  
OUT  
1
-
3
ENTER  
/  
3
Continue the chain in the same way for as many  
Fast rewinds/fast forwards the  
tape.  
components as you have.  
Note  
1 • If you want to control all your components using this receiver’s remote control, refer to Setting the remote to control other components on page 74.  
If you have connected a remote control to the CONTROL IN jack (using a mini-plug cable), you won’t be able to control this receiver using the remote sensor.  
• See Using this receiver with a Pioneer flat screen TV on page 60 if you are connecting a Pioneer flat screen TV.  
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Chapter 13:  
Additional information  
Troubleshooting  
Incorrect operations are often mistaken for trouble and malfunctions. If you think that there is something wrong with  
this component, check the points below. Sometimes the trouble may lie in another component. Investigate the other  
components and electrical appliances being used. If the trouble cannot be rectified even after exercising the checks  
listed below, ask your nearest Pioneer authorized independent service company to carry out repair work.  
Power  
Symptom  
Remedy  
The power does not turn on.  
• Make sure that the power cable is plugged in to an active power outlet.  
• Try disconnecting from the power outlet, then plugging back in.  
The receiver suddenly switches • Check that there are no loose strands of speaker wire touching the rear panel or another set of  
off or the PHASE CONTROL  
indicator blinks.  
wires. If so, re-attach the speaker wires, making sure there are no stray strands.  
• The receiver may have a serious problem. Disconnect from the power and call a Pioneer authorized  
independent service company.  
During loud playback the  
• Turn down the volume.  
power suddenly switches off.  
• Lower the 63 Hz and 125 Hz equalizer levels in the Manual MCACC setup on page 41.  
• Try switching on the digital safety feature (put the receiver into standby, hold down the  
ADVANCED/SURROUND button on the front panel and press STANDBY/ON to switch between  
SAFETY 1 ON (medium effect), SAFETY 2 ON (more effect) and SAFETY OFF). If the power switches  
off even with SAFETY 2 ON, turn down the volume. With SAFETY 1 ON or SAFETY 2 ON on, some  
features may be unavailable.  
The unit does not respond  
• Try switching the receiver off, then back on again.  
when the buttons are pressed.  
• Try disconnecting the power cable, then connect again.  
AMP ERR blinks in the display, • The receiver may have a serious problem. Do not try switching the receiver on. Contact a Pioneer  
then the power automatically authorized independent service company for help.  
switches off. The MCACC  
blinks and the power does not  
turn on.  
AMP OVERHEAT blinks in the • Allow the unit to cool down in a well-ventilated place before switching back on. Check the safety  
display, then the power  
precautions on page 2 for information on improving heat dispersal.  
automatically switches off.  
Display blinks 12 TRG ERR.  
• An error has arisen in the 12 V trigger jacks. Reconnect accurately then turn the power back on.  
The receiver suddenly switches • The receiver may have a serious problem. Do not try switching the receiver on. Contact a Pioneer  
off or DIGITAL PRECISION  
authorized independent service company for help.  
PROCESSING indicator blinks.  
No sound  
Symptom  
Remedy  
No sound is output when an  
input source is selected.  
• Check the volume, mute setting (press MUTE) and speaker setting (press SPEAKERS).  
• Make sure the correct input source is selected.  
No sound output from the front  
speakers.  
• Check that the MCACC setup microphone is disconnected.  
• Make sure the correct input signal is selected (press SIGNAL SEL). Note that when PCM is  
selected, you won’t be able to hear any other signal format.  
• Check that the source component is connected properly (see Connecting your equipment on  
page 12).  
• Check that the speakers are connected properly (see Connecting the speakers on page 20).  
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Symptom  
Remedy  
No sound from the surround or • Check that the Stereo listening mode or the Front Stage Surround Advance mode isn’t selected;  
center speakers.  
select one of the surround listening modes (see Listening in surround sound on page 29).  
• Check that the surround/center speakers are not set to NO (see Speaker Setting on page 48).  
• Check the channel level settings (see Channel Level on page 48).  
• Check the speaker connections (see Connecting the speakers on page 20).  
No sound from surround back • Check that the surround back speakers are set to LARGE or SMALL (see Speaker Setting on  
speakers.  
page 48).  
• Make sure surround back processing is set to SBch ON (see Using surround back channel  
processing on page 33).  
• If the source is Dolby Surround EX or DTS-ES with no flag to indicate 6.1 compatibility, then with  
surround back processing set to SBch Auto, there will be no sound from the surround back  
speakers. In this case, set to SBch ON (see Using surround back channel processing on page 33).  
• If the source does not have 6.1 playback channels, make sure that surround back processing is set  
to SBch ON and a surround mode is selected (see Listening in surround sound on page 29).  
• Check the speaker connections (see Connecting the speakers on page 20). If only one surround  
back speaker is connected, make sure it’s connected to the left channel speaker terminal.  
No sound from subwoofer.  
• Check that the subwoofer is connected properly, switched on and the volume turned up.  
• If your subwoofer has a sleep function, make sure it is switched off.  
• Make sure that the Subwoofer setting is YES or PLUS (see Speaker Setting on page 48).  
• The crossover frequency may be set too low; try setting it higher to match the characteristics of  
your other speakers (see Speaker Setting on page 48).  
• If there is very little low frequency information in the source material, change your speaker settings  
to Front: SMALL / Subwoofer: YES, or Front: LARGE / Subwoofer: PLUS (see Speaker Setting on  
page 48).  
• Check that the LFE channel is not set to OFF, or a very quiet setting (see Setting the Audio options  
on page 69).  
• Check the speaker level settings (see Channel Level on page 48).  
No sound from one speaker.  
• Check the speaker connection (see Connecting the speakers on page 20).  
• Check the speaker level settings (see Channel Level on page 48).  
• Check that the speaker hasn’t been set to NO (see Speaker Setting on page 48).  
• The channel may not be recorded in the source. By using one of the advanced effect listening  
mode, you may be able to create the missing channel (see Listening in surround sound on page 29).  
Sound is produced from  
analog components, but not  
from digital ones (DVD, LD, CD-  
ROM, etc.).  
• Check that the input signal type is set to DIGITAL (see Choosing the input signal on page 32).  
• Make sure that the digital input is assigned correctly for the input jack the component is connected  
to (see The Input Setup menu on page 65).  
• Check the digital output settings on the source component.  
• If the source component has a digital volume control, make sure this is not turned down.  
• Make sure that the multichannel analog inputs are not selected. Select any other input source.  
No sound is output or a noise is • Check that your DVD player is compatible with Dolby Digital/DTS discs.  
output when Dolby Digital/DTS  
software is played back.  
• Check the digital output settings of your DVD player. Make sure that the DTS signal output is set  
to On.  
• If the source component has a digital volume control, make sure this is not turned down.  
No sound when using the  
• If the HDMI input source is selected, sound is muted until exiting either menu.  
System Setup or Status menu.  
• If sound is muted in the sub zone (ZONE 2), it will be restored after exiting the System Setup menu.  
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Other audio problems  
Symptom  
Remedy  
Broadcast stations cannot be For FM broadcasts  
selected automatically, or  
there is considerable noise in  
radio broadcasts.  
• Fully extend the FM wire antenna, adjust the position for best reception and secure to a wall, etc.  
• Use an outdoor antenna for better reception (see page 23).  
For AM broadcasts  
• Adjust the position and direction of the AM antenna.  
• Use an outdoor antenna for better reception (see page 23).  
• Noise may be caused by interference from other equipment, such as a fluorescent light, motor,  
etc. Switch off or move the other equipment, or move the AM antenna.  
A multichannel DVD source  
• Make sure that the multichannel analog inputs are selected (see Selecting the multichannel analog  
appears to be downmixed to 2 inputs on page 55).  
channels during playback.  
Noise is output when scanning • This is not a malfunction of the receiver. The scan function of your player alters the digital  
a DTS CD.  
information, making it unreadable, resulting in noise being output. Lower the volume when  
scanning.  
When playing a DTS format LD • Make sure that the input signal type is set to DIGITAL (see Choosing the input signal on page 32).  
there is audible noise on the  
soundtrack.  
Can’t record audio.  
• You can only make a digital recording from a digital source, and an analog recording from an  
analog source.  
• For digital sources, make sure that what you’re recording isn’t copy protected.  
• Check that the OUT jacks are properly connected to the recorders input jacks (see Connecting  
analog audio sources on page 19).  
Subwoofer output is very low. • To route more signal to the subwoofer, set it to PLUS or set the front speakers to SMALL (see  
Speaker Setting on page 48).  
Everything seems to be set up • The speakers may be out of phase. Check that the positive/negative speaker terminals on the  
correctly, but the playback  
sound is odd.  
receiver are matched with the corresponding terminals on the speakers (see Connecting the  
speakers on page 20).  
The PHASE CONTROL feature • If applicable, check that the lowpass filter switch on your subwoofer is off, or the lowpass cutoff is  
doesn’t seem to have an  
audible effect.  
set to the highest frequency setting. If there is a PHASE setting on your subwoofer, set it to 0º (or  
depending on the subwoofer, the setting where you think it has the best overall effect on the sound).  
• Make sure the speaker distance setting is correct for all speakers (see Speaker Distance on  
page 49).  
Noise or hum can be heard  
even when there is no sound  
being input.  
• Check that personal computers or other digital components connected to the same power source  
are not causing interference.  
There seems to be a time lag  
• See Automatically setting up for surround sound (Auto MCACC) on page 9 to set up your system  
between the speakers and the again using MCACC (this will automatically compensate for a delay in the subwoofer output).  
output of the subwoofer.  
Can’t use the SR+ features.  
• Make sure that HDMI Control is set to OFF (see Setting the HDMI Control mode on page 63).  
The maximum volume  
• This is not a malfunction. If the levels in Channel Level on page 48 have been adjusted, the  
maximum volume will change accordingly.  
available (shown in the front  
panel display) is lower than the  
+12dB maximum.  
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Video  
Symptom  
Remedy  
No image is output when an  
input is selected.  
• Check the video connections of the source component (see page 17).  
• For high-definition video (using component video connections), or when digital video conversion  
is switched off (in Setting the Video options on page 70), you must connect your TV to this receiver  
using the same type of video cable as you used to connect your video component.  
• Make sure the input assignment is correct for components connected using component or HDMI  
cables (see The Input Setup menu on page 65).  
• Check the video output settings of the source component.  
• Check that the video input you selected on your TV is correct.  
• Some components (such as video game units) have resolutions that may not be converted. If  
adjusting this receiver’s Resolution setting (in Setting the Video options on page 70) and/or the  
resolution settings on your component or display doesn’t work, try switching Digital Video  
Conversion (in Setting the Video options on page 70) OFF.  
Can’t record video.  
• Check that the source is not copy-protected.  
• The video converter is not available when making recordings. Check that the same type of video  
cable is used for connecting both the recorder and the video source (the one you want to record) to  
this receiver.  
Noisy, intermittent, or distorted • Sometimes a video deck may output a noisy video signal (during scanning, for example), or the  
picture.  
video quality may just be poor (with some video game units, for example). The picture quality may  
also depend on the settings, etc. of your display device. Switch off the video converter and reconnect  
the source and display device using the same type of connection (component, S-Video or  
composite), then start playback again.  
Settings  
Symptom  
Remedy  
The Auto MCACC Setup  
continually shows an error.  
• The ambient noise level may be too high. Keep the noise level in the room as low as possible (see  
also Problems when using the Auto MCACC Setup on page 10). If the noise level cannot be kept low  
enough, you will have to set up the surround sound manually (page 41).  
• When using only one surround back speaker, connect it to the SURROUND BACK L (Single)  
terminals.  
• To use a 5.1-channel speaker set, use the surround speakers for the surround channel, not the  
surround back channel.  
Make sure there are no obstacles between the speakers and the microphone.  
After using the Auto MCACC • There may have been some low frequency noise in the room from an air-conditioner, motor, etc.  
Setup, the speaker size setting Switch off all other appliances in the room and use Auto MCACC Setup again.  
is incorrect.  
• Depending on a number of factors (room size, speaker placement, etc.) this may occur in some  
cases. Change the speaker setting manually in Speaker Setting on page 48, and use the ALL (Keep  
SP System) option for the Custom Menu in Automatic MCACC (Expert) on page 38 if this is a  
recurring problem.  
Can’t adjust the Fine Speaker • Check that the speakers are all in phase (make sure the positive (+) and negative () terminals are  
Distance setting (page 42)  
properly.  
matched up properly).  
The display shows KEY LOCK • With the receiver in standby, press STANDBY/ON while holding down the SPEAKERS button to  
ON when you try to make  
disable the key lock.  
settings.  
Most recent settings have been • The power cord was disconnected from the wall while adjusting this setting.  
erased.  
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Symptom  
Remedy  
The EQ response displayed in • There are cases where the graph does not appear flat (even when selecting ALL CH ADJUST in the  
the graphical output following Auto MCACC Setup) due to adjustments made to compensate for room characteristics to achieve  
calibration does not appear  
entirely flat.  
optimal sound.  
• Areas of the graph may appear identical (before and after) when there is little or no adjustment  
needed.  
• The graph may appear to have shifted vertically when comparing before and after measurements.  
EQ adjustments made using  
• Despite level adjustments being made, the filters used for analysis may not display these  
the Manual MCACC setup on adjustments in the graphical output. However, these adjustments are taken this into account by the  
page 41 do not appear to  
filters dedicated to overall system calibration.  
change the graphical output.  
Lower frequency response  
curves do not seem to have  
been calibrated for SMALL  
speakers.  
• Low frequencies used in bass management (the subwoofer channel) will not change for speakers  
that have been specified as SMALL in the configuration, or do not output these frequencies.  
• Calibration is performed, but due to your speakers’ low frequency limitations, no measurable  
sound is output for display.  
Graphical output data seems to • If the power is switched off, the measurement data for graphical output to a PC is cleared.  
have disappeared.  
Display  
Symptom  
Remedy  
The display is dark or off.  
• Press DIMMER on the remote control repeatedly to select a different brightness.  
• Press DIMMER on the remote control repeatedly to select a different brightness.  
After making an adjustment  
the display goes off.  
You can’t get DIGITAL to  
display when using the  
SIGNAL SEL button.  
• Check the digital connections and make sure that the digital inputs are assigned correctly (see The  
Input Setup menu on page 65).  
• If the multichannel analog inputs are selected, select a different input source.  
The Dolby/DTS indicator  
doesn’t light when playing  
Dolby/DTS software.  
• These indicators do dot light if playback is paused.  
• Check the playback (especially the digital output) settings of the source component.  
When playing a DVD-Audio  
disc, the DVD player display  
shows 96 kHz. However, the  
receiver’s display does not.  
• This is not a malfunction. 96 kHz audio from DVD-Audio discs is only output from the analog  
outputs of the DVD player. This receiver cannot show the playback sample rate when using the  
analog inputs.  
During playback of a DTS 96/24 • Make sure that the receiver is set to AUTO or DIGITAL (see Choosing the input signal on page 32).  
source, the display doesn’t  
show 96 kHz.  
When playing Dolby Digital or • Check that the player is connected using a digital connection.  
DTS sources, the receiver’s  
format indicators do not light.  
• Make sure that the receiver is set to AUTO or DIGITAL (see Choosing the input signal on page 32).  
• Check that the player isn’t set up so that Dolby Digital and DTS sources are converted to PCM.  
• Ensure that if there are several audio tracks on the disc, the Dolby Digital or DTS is selected.  
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Symptom  
Remedy  
When playing certain discs,  
none of the receiver’s format  
indicators light.  
• The disc may not contain 5.1/6.1 channel material. Check the disc packaging for more on what  
audio tracks are recorded on the disc.  
When playing a disc with the • Make sure that the receiver is set to AUTO or DIGITAL (see Choosing the input signal on page 32).  
listening mode set to Auto  
Surround, the 2 PL II or Neo:6  
indicator lights on the receiver.  
• If a two channel soundtrack is currently playing (including Dolby Surround encoded), then this is  
not a malfunction. Check the disc packaging for details about the audio tracks available.  
During playback of a Surround • The source may be Dolby Surround EX/DTS-ES software, but it has no flag to indicate it is 6.1  
EX or DTS-ES source on the  
SBch AUTO setting, the EX  
and ES indicators don’t light, or  
the signal is not properly  
processed.  
compatible. Set to SBch ON (see Using surround back channel processing on page 33), then switch  
to the THX Surround EX or Standard EX listening mode (see Listening in surround sound on page 29).  
During playback of DVD-Audio, • This will occur when playing DVD-Audio material over the HDMI connection. This is not a  
the display shows PCM.  
malfunction.  
Remote control  
Symptom  
Remedy  
Cannot be remote controlled. • Try replacing the batteries in the remote control (see Loading the batteries on page 7).  
• Be sure to operate within 7 m and a 30º angle of the remote sensor on the front panel (see  
Operating range of remote control unit on page 25).  
• Check that there are no obstacles between the receiver and the remote control.  
• Make sure that there is no fluorescent or other strong light shining on to the remote sensor.  
• Check the connections of the CONTROL IN jack (see Operating other Pioneer components with this  
receiver’s sensor on page 77).  
Other components can’t be  
operated with the system  
remote.  
• If the battery ran down, the preset codes may have been cleared. Re-enter the preset codes.  
• The preset code may be incorrect. Redo the procedure for entering preset codes.  
The SR cable is connected, but • Reinsert the SR cable, making sure it’s connected to the right jack (see Using this receiver with a  
the connected components  
can’t be operated with the  
remote.  
Pioneer flat screen TV on page 60).  
• Make sure that there is an analog or HDMI connection between the units. This is necessary for the  
SR feature to work.  
• Check that the other component is made by Pioneer. The SR feature only works with Pioneer  
equipment.  
USB interface  
Symptom  
Remedy  
USB mass storage device is  
not recognized by the receiver.  
• Try switching the receiver off, then on again.  
• Make sure you have completely inserted the USB connector to this receiver.  
• Check that the memory format is FAT16 or FAT32 (FAT12, NTFS and HFS are not supported).  
• USB devices with an internal USB hub are not supported.  
USB ERROR3 shows in the  
display when connecting a  
USB device.  
• If this message continues to appear after going through all the checks in Important on page 53 of  
Connecting a USB device, take the unit to your nearest Pioneer authorized service center or your  
dealer for servicing.  
Can’t play audio files.  
• The WMA or MPEG-4 AAC files were recorded using DRM (digital rights management), or the bit  
rate/sampling rate is not compatible (see Compressed audio compatibility on page 54). This is not a  
malfunction.  
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Symptom  
Remedy  
The HDMI indicator blinks  
continuously.  
• Check all the points below.  
No picture or sound.  
• This receiver is HDCP-compatible. Check that the components you are connecting are also HDCP-  
compatible. If they are not, please connect them using the component, S-Video or composite video  
jacks.  
• Depending on the connected source component, it’s possible that it will not work with this receiver  
(even if it is HDCP-compatible). In this case, connect using the component, S-Video or composite  
video jacks between source and receiver.  
• 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.  
• If video images do not appear on your TV or flat screen TV, try adjusting the resolution, DeepColor  
or other setting for your component.  
• If ‘NOT SUPPORT’ appears in the receiver’s display, try adjusting the resolution, DeepColor or  
other setting for your component.  
• While analog video signals are being output over HDMI, use a separate connection for audio  
output.  
• When this receiver reproduces MULTI CH IN audio sources with the HDMI setting set to  
THROUGH, you cannot hear audio output from all channels. In this case, make a digital or analog  
audio connection.  
• To output signals in DeepColor, use an HDMI cable (high speed HDMI cable) to connect this  
receiver to a component or TV with the DeepColor feature.  
No picture.  
• Try changing the Resolution setting (in Setting the Video options on page 70).  
No sound, or sound suddenly • Check that the HDMI AV setting is set to AMP/THROUGH.  
ceases.  
• If the component is a DVI device, use a separate connection for the audio.  
• If analog video is being output over HDMI, please use a separate connection for the audio.  
• Check the audio output settings of the source component.  
Noisy or distorted picture.  
• Sometimes a video deck may output a noisy video signal (during scanning, for example), or the  
video quality may just be poor (with some video game units, for example). The picture quality may  
also depend on the settings, etc. of your display device. Switch off the video converter and reconnect  
the source and display device using the same type of connection (component, S-Video or  
composite), then start playback again.  
• 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.  
HDCP ERROR shows in the  
display.  
• Check whether or not the connected component is compatible with HDCP. If it is not compatible  
with HDCP, reconnect the source device using a different type of connection (component, S-Video  
or composite). Some components that are compatible with HDCP still cause this message to be  
displayed, but so long as there is no problem with displaying video, this is not a malfunction.  
Note  
• 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.  
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Configuration B  
Important information regarding the HDMI  
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.  
connection  
There are cases where you may not be able to route HDMI  
signals through this receiver (this depends on the HDMI-  
equipped component you are connecting–check with the  
manufacturer for HDMI compatibility information).  
If you aren’t receiving HDMI signals properly through this  
receiver (from your component), please try one of the  
following configurations when connecting up.  
Note  
Configuration A  
• If your display only has one HDMI terminal, you can  
only receive HDMI video from the connected  
component.  
Use component video cables to connect the video output  
of your HDMI-equipped component to the receiver’s  
component video input. The receiver can then convert the  
analog component video signal to a digital HDMI signal  
for transmission to the display. For this configuration,  
use the most convenient connection (digital is  
recommended) for sending audio to the receiver. See the  
operating instructions for more on audio connections.  
• 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, you’ll have to  
switch functions on both the receiver and your  
display unit.  
Note  
• The picture quality will change slightly during  
conversion.  
• 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.  
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Dolby Surround is an encoding system which embeds  
surround sound information within a stereo soundtrack,  
which a Dolby Pro Logic decoder can then use for  
enhanced surround listening with greater sound detail.  
Below is a brief description of the main surround sound  
formats you’ll find on DVDs, satellite, cable and  
terrestrial broadcasts, and video cassettes.  
Dolby Digital Plus  
Dolby Digital Plus is the next-generation audio  
technology for all high-definition programming and  
media. It combines the efficiency to meet future  
broadcast demands with the power and flexibility to  
realize the full audio potential expected in the upcoming  
high-definition era. Built on Dolby Digital, the multi-  
channel audio standard for DVD and HD broadcasts  
worldwide, Dolby Digital Plus was designed for the next-  
generation A/V receivers but remains fully compatible  
with all current A/V receivers.  
Dolby  
The Dolby technologies are explained below. See  
Dolby Digital  
Dolby Digital Plus delivers multi-channel audio programs of  
up to 7.1 channels (*) and supports multiple programs in a  
single encoded bitstream with the maximum bit rate  
potential of up to 6 Mbps and the maximum bit rate  
performance of up to 3 Mbps on HD DVD and 1.7 Mbps on  
Blu-ray Disc, and it outputs Dolby Digital bitstreams for  
playback on existing Dolby Digital systems. Dolby Digital  
Plus can accurately reproduce the sound originally intended  
by directors and producers.  
Dolby Digital is a multichannel digital audio coding  
system widely used in cinemas, and in the home for DVD  
and digital broadcast soundtracks. It can deliver up to six  
discrete audio channels, comprising five full range  
channels and a special LFE (low frequency effects)  
channel used mainly for deep, rumbling sound effects;  
hence the term “5.1-channel” Dolby Digital.  
In addition to the format features above, Dolby Digital  
decoders offer downmixing for compatibility with mono,  
stereo and Dolby Pro Logic audio from a number of bit  
rates and channels. Another feature, called Dialog  
Normalization, attenuates programs based on the  
average level of dialog in a program relative to its peak  
level (also known as Dialnorm) in order to achieve  
uniform playback level.  
It also features multi-channel sound with discrete  
channel output, interactive mixing and streaming  
capability in advanced systems. Supported by High-  
Definition Media Interface (HDMI), a single-cable digital  
connection is possible for high-definition audio and  
video.  
Dolby TrueHD  
Dolby Digital Surround EX  
Dolby TrueHD is the next-generation lossless encoding  
technology developed for high-definition optical discs in  
the upcoming era. Dolby TrueHD delivers tantalizing  
sound that is bit-for-bit identical to the studio master,  
unlocking the true high-definition entertainment  
experience on high-definition optical discs in the next  
generation. When coupled with high-definition video,  
Dolby TrueHD offers an unprecedented home theater  
experience with stunning sound and high-definition  
picture.  
Dolby Digital Surround EX (the EX stands for EXtended)  
is an extension of Dolby Digital encoding whereby a  
surround back channel is matrixed into the surround left/  
right channels for 6.1 channel playback. This allows for  
compatibility with Dolby Digital 5.1 channel decoding, as  
well as for decoding using Dolby Digital EX.  
Dolby Pro Logic IIx and Dolby Surround  
Dolby Pro Logic IIx is an improved version of the Dolby  
Pro Logic II (and Dolby Pro Logic) decoding system. Using  
the innovative “steering logic” circuit, this system  
extracts surround sound from sources as follows:  
It supports bit rates of up to 18 Mbps and records up to 8  
full-range channels (*) individually with 24-bit/96 kHz  
audio. It also features extensive metadata including  
dialogue normalization and dynamic range control.  
Supported by High-Definition Media Interface (HDMI), a  
single-cable digital connection is possible for high-  
definition audio and video.  
Dolby Pro Logic – 4.1 channel sound (mono  
surround) from any stereo source  
Dolby Pro Logic II – 5.1 channel sound (stereo  
surround) from any stereo source  
Dolby Pro Logic IIx – 6.1 or 7.1 channel sound  
(stereo surround and surround back) from two  
channel or 5.1 (and 6.1) channel sources  
* HD DVD and Blu-ray Disc standards currently limit  
their maximum number of audio channels to eight,  
whereas Dolby Digital Plus and Dolby TrueHD  
support more than eight audio channels.  
With two channel sources, the “.1” subwoofer channel is  
generated by bass management in the receiver.  
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Dolby”, “Pro Logic”, “Surround EX” and the double-D  
symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.  
DTS-EXPRESS  
DTS-EXPRESS is a low-bitrate encoding technology  
supporting up to 5.1 channels with fixed data transfer  
rates. This format is incorporated with sub audio on HD  
DVD and secondary audio on Blu-ray Disc while boasting  
the potential applicability to upcoming broadcasts and  
memory audio contents.  
DTS  
The DTS technologies are explained below. See  
DTS-HD Master Audio  
DTS-HD Master Audio is a technology that delivers  
master audio sources recorded in a professional studio  
to listeners without any loss of data, preserving audio  
quality. DTS-HD Master Audio adopts variable data  
transfer rates, facilitating data transfer to the maximum  
rate of 24.5 Mbps in the Blu-ray disc format, 18.0 Mbps in  
the HD-DVD format, which by far exceeds that of a  
standard DVD. These high data transfer rates enable  
lossless transmission of 96 kHz/24-bit 7.1-channel audio  
sources without deteriorating the quality of the original  
sound. DTS-HD Master Audio is an irreplaceable  
technology that can reproduce sound faithfully as  
intended by the creator of music or movies.  
DTS Digital Surround  
DTS Digital Surround is a 5.1-channel audio coding  
system from DTS Inc. now widely used for DVD-Video,  
DVD-Audio, 5.1 music discs, digital broadcasts, and  
video games. It can deliver up to six discrete audio  
channels, comprising five full range channels, including  
an LFE channel. Higher sound quality is achieved  
through the use of a low compression rate, and high  
rates of transmittance during playback.  
Manufactured under license under U.S. Patent #’s:  
5,451,942; 5,956,674; 5,974,380; 5,978,762; 6,226,616;  
6,487,535 & other U.S. and worldwide patents issued &  
pending. DTS is a registered trademark and the DTS logos,  
Symbol, DTS-HD and DTS-HD Master Audio are  
trademarks of DTS, Inc. © 1996-2007 DTS, Inc. All Rights  
Reserved.  
DTS-ES  
DTS-ES (the ES stands for Extended Surround) is a  
decoder that is capable of decoding both DTS-ES  
Discrete 6.1 and DTS-ES Matrix 6.1 encoded sources.  
DTS-ES Discrete 6.1 gives ‘true’ 6.1 channel sound, with  
a completely separate (discrete) surround back channel.  
DTS-ES Matrix 6.1 has a surround back channel matrixed  
into the surround left/right channels. Both sources are  
also compatible with a conventional DTS 5.1 channel  
decoder.  
Windows Media Audio 9 Professional  
Windows Media Audio 9 Professional (WMA9 Pro) is a  
discrete surround format developed by Microsoft  
Corporation.  
DTS Neo:6  
DTS Neo:6 can generate 6.1 channel surround sound  
from any matrixed stereo source (such as video or TV)  
and from 5.1 channel sources. It uses both the channel  
information already encoded into the source, as well as  
its own processing to determine channel localization  
(with two channel sources, the “.1” subwoofer channel is  
generated by bass management in the receiver). Two  
modes (Cinema and Music) are available using DTS  
Neo:6 with two channel sources.  
WMA9 Pro can support up to 5.1/7.1 channel playback  
with sampling rates up to 24-bit/96 kHz. Using the unique  
WMA compression techniques, WMA9 Pro can deliver  
multichannel music and soundtracks over high-speed  
internet networks at low bit rates with minimal audio  
degradation. Playback may be enjoyed with the Windows  
Media™ Player 9 Series (or above) and other third-party  
media players on a personal computer, or with an AV  
amplifier with on-board WMA9 Pro decoding.  
DTS 96/24  
DTS 96/24 is an extension of the original DTS Digital  
Surround which offers high quality 96 kHz/24-bit audio  
using a DTS 96/24 decoder. This format is also fully  
backward compatible with all existing decoders. This  
means that DVD players can play this software using a  
conventional DTS 5.1 channel decoder.  
Windows Media and the Windows logo are trademarks or  
registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the  
United States and/or other countries.  
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amplifier performance and operation, and hundreds of other  
parameters in both the digital and analog domain.  
About THX  
THX Surround EX  
The THX technologies are explained below. See  
THX Surround EX - Dolby Digital Surround EX is a joint development  
of Dolby Laboratories and the THX Ltd. In a movie theater, film  
soundtracks that have been encoded with Dolby Digital Surround EX  
technology are able to reproduce an extra channel which has been  
added during the mixing of the program. This channel, called  
Surround Back, places sounds behind the listener in addition to the  
currently available front left, front center, front right, surround right,  
surround left and subwoofer channels. This additional channel  
provides the opportunity for more detailed imaging behind the  
listener and brings more depth, spacious ambience and sound  
localization than ever before. Movies that were created using the  
Dolby Digital Surround EX technology, when released into the home  
consumer market may exhibit wording to that effect on the  
packaging. A list of movies created using this technology can be  
THX Cinema processing  
THX is an exclusive set of standards and technologies established by  
THX Ltd. THX grew from George Lucas’ personal desire to make your  
experience of the film soundtrack, in both movie theatres and in your  
home theatre, as faithful as possible to what the director intended.  
Movie soundtracks are mixed in special movie theatres called  
dubbing stages and are designed to be played back in movie theatres  
with similar equipment and conditions. This same soundtrack is then  
transferred directly onto Laserdisc, VHS tape, DVD, etc., and is not  
changed for playback in a small home theatre environment. THX  
engineers developed patented technologies to accurately translate  
the sound from the movie theatre environment into the home,  
correcting the tonal and spatial errors that occur. On this product,  
when the THX indicator is on, THX features are automatically added  
in Cinema modes (e.g. THX Cinema, THX Surround EX).  
Only amplifier and controller products bearing the THX Surround EX  
logo, when in the THX Surround EX mode, faithfully reproduce this  
new technology in the home.  
This product may also engage the “THX Surround EX” mode during  
the playback of 5.1 channel material that is not Dolby Digital  
Surround EX encoded. In such case the information delivered to the  
Surround Back channel will be program dependent and may or may  
not be very pleasing depending on the particular soundtrack and the  
tastes of the individual listener.  
Advanced Speaker Array (ASA)  
ASA is a proprietary THX technology which processes the sound fed  
to 2 side and 2 back surround speakers to provide the optimal  
surround sound experience. When you set up your home theater  
system using all eight speaker outputs (Left, Center, Right, Surround  
Right, Surround Back Right, Surround Back Left, Surround Left and  
Subwoofer) placing the two Surround Back speakers close together  
facing the front of the room as shown in the diagram will provide the  
largest sweet spot. If for practical reasons you have to place the  
Surround Back speakers apart, you will need to go THX Audio Set-up  
screen and choose the setting that most closely corresponds to the  
speaker spacing, which will re-optimize the surround sound-field.  
ASA is used in three new modes; THX Select2 CINEMA, THX Select2  
MUSIC and THX Select2 GAMES.  
Re-Equalization  
The tonal balance of a film soundtrack will be excessively bright and  
harsh when played back over audio equipment in the home because  
film soundtracks were designed to be played back in large movie  
theaters using very different professional equipment. Re-Equalization  
restores the correct tonal balance for watching a movie soundtrack in  
a small home environment.  
Timbre Matching  
The human ear changes our perception of a sound depending on the  
direction from which the sound is coming. In a movie theatre, there is  
an array of surround speakers so that the surround information is all  
around you. In a home theatre, you use only two speakers located to  
the side of your head. The Timbre Matching feature filters the  
information going to the surround speakers so that they more closely  
match the tonal characteristics of the sound coming from the front  
speakers. This ensures seamless panning between the front and  
surround speakers.  
THX Music  
For the replay of multi-channel music the THX MusicMode should be  
selected. In this mode THX ASA processing is applied to the surround  
channels of all 5.1 encoded music sources such as DTS, Dolby Digital  
and DVD-Audio to provide a wide stable rear soundstage.  
Adaptive Decorrelation  
THX Games  
In a movie theatre, a large number of surround speakers help create  
an enveloping surround sound experience, but in a home theatre  
there are usually only two speakers. This can make the surround  
speakers sound like headphones that lack spaciousness and  
envelopment. The surround sounds will also collapse into the closest  
speaker as you move away from the middle seating position. Adaptive  
Decorrelation slightly changes one surround channel’s time and  
phase relationship with respect to the other surround channel. This  
expands the listening position and creates—with only two speakers—  
the same spacious surround experience as in a movie theatre.  
For the replay of stereo and multi-channel game audio the THX  
Games Mode should be selected. In this mode THX ASA processing  
is applied to the surround channels of all 5.1 and 2.0 encoded game  
sources such as analog, PCM, DTS and Dolby Digital. This accurately  
places all game audio surround information, providing a full 360  
degree playback environment. THX Games Mode is unique as it gives  
you a smooth transition of audio in all points of the surround field.  
THX Select2 Plus  
Before any home theatre component can be THX Select2 Plus  
certified, it must incorporate all the features above and also pass a  
rigorous series of quality and performance tests. Only then can a  
product feature the THX Select2 Plus logo, which is your guarantee  
that the Home Theatre products you purchase will give you superb  
performance for many years to come. THX Select2 Plus requirements  
cover every aspect of the product including pre-amplifier and power  
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THX Loudness Plus Description  
THX Loudness Plus is a new volume control technology featured in  
THX Ultra2 Plus™ and THX Select2 Plus™ Certified amplifiers. With  
THX Loudness Plus, home theater audiences can now experience the  
rich details in a surround mix at any volume level. A consequence of  
turning the volume below Reference Level is that certain sound  
elements can be lost or perceived differently by the listener. THX  
Loudness Plus compensates for the tonal and spatial shifts that occur  
when the volume is reduced by intelligently adjusting ambient  
surround channel levels and frequency response. This enables users  
to experience the true impact of soundtracks regardless of the volume  
setting. THX Loudness Plus is automatically applied when listening in  
any THX listening mode. The new THX Cinema, THX Music, and THX  
Games modes are tailored to apply the proper THX Loudness Plus  
settings for each type of content.  
About Neural – THX Surround  
®
Neural-THX Surround is taking surround sound to the next level. This  
ASA Description  
revolutionary new technology delivers the rich envelopment and  
discrete image detail of surround sound in a format that is fully  
compatible with stereo from various content sources. Neural-THX  
Surround enables 5.1, 6.1 and 7.1-channel support for gaming, movies  
and digital music. By unmasking the audio details, typically lost by  
other playback modes, audiences will experience the deep ambience  
and subtle details of movies, music and games.  
ASA is a proprietary THX technology which processes the sound fed  
to 2 side and 2 back surround speakers to provide the optimal  
surround sound experience. When you set up your home theater  
system using all eight speaker outputs (Left, Center, Right, Surround  
Right, Surround Back Right, Surround Back Left, Surround Left and  
Subwoofer), be sure to go to the THX Audio Set-up screen and choose  
the setting that most closely corresponds to the speaker spacing,  
which will re-optimize the surround sound-field. ASA is used in three  
modes; THX Ultra2 Cinema, THX Ultra2 Music and THX Ultra2 Games.  
®
Neural-THX Digital Music™ is a new surround mode specifically  
designed to enhance the playback of compressed digital music content.  
It provides listeners with an expanded sound stage and clean surround  
experience, even with compressed audio sources such as MP3s and  
Internet streams.  
Neural-THX Surround has been chosen as the official surround sound  
format TV sports broadcasting, 7.1 games, Music Direct Internet  
streaming as well as leading FM/HD radio stations worldwide. And  
with this technology being used by sound designers during content  
creation, as well as embedded into playback devices, Neural-THX  
Surround promises a listening experience that is true to the original  
mix.  
THX Select2 Cinema  
THX Select2 Cinema mode plays 5.1 movies using all 8 speakers  
giving you the best possible movie watching experience. In this mode,  
ASA processing blends the side surround speakers and back  
surround speakers providing the optimal mix of ambient and  
directional surround sounds.  
DTS-ES (Matrix and 6.1 Discrete) and Dolby Digital Surround EX  
encoded soundtracks will be automatically detected in Select2  
Cinema mode if the appropriate flag has been encoded.  
This product is manufactured under license from Neural Audio  
Corporation and THX Ltd. PIONEER hereby grants the user a non-  
exclusive, non-transferable, limited right of use to this product under  
USA and foreign patent, patent pending and other technology or  
trademarks owned by Neural Audio Corporation and THX Ltd. “Neural  
Surround”, “Neural Audio”, “Neural” and “NRL” are trademarks and  
logos owned by Neural Audio Corporation, THX is a trademark of THX  
Ltd., which may be registered in some jurisdictions. All rights reserved.  
Some Dolby Digital Surround EX soundtracks are missing the digital  
flag that allows automatic switching. If you know that the movie that  
you are watching is encoded in Surround EX, you can manually select  
the THX Surround EX playback mode, otherwise THX Select2 Cinema  
mode will apply ASA processing to provide optimum replay.  
THX Select2 Music  
For the playback of multi-channel music the THX Select2 Music mode  
should be selected. In this mode THX ASA processing is applied to the  
surround channels of all 5.1 encoded music sources such as DTS,  
Dolby Digital and DVD-Audio to provide a wide stable rear  
soundstage.  
THX Select2 Games  
For the playback of stereo and multi-channel game audio the THX  
Select2 Games mode should be selected. In this mode THX ASA  
processing is applied to the surround channels of all 5.1 and 2.0  
encoded game sources such as analog, PCM, DTS and Dolby Digital.  
This accurately places all game audio surround information,  
providing a full 360 degree playback environment. THX Select2 Games  
mode is unique as it gives you a smooth transition of audio in all  
points of the surround field.  
THX, the THX logo and Select2 Plus are trademarks of THX Ltd. which  
may be registered in some jurisdictions. All rights reserved. All other  
trademarks are the property of their respective owners.  
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Listening modes with different input signal formats  
The following charts outline the listening modes available with different input signal formats, depending on the  
surround back channel processing and decoding method you have selected.  
Stereo (2 channel) signal formats  
SBch Processing Input signal format  
Standard  
THX  
Auto Surround  
SBch  
Processing  
ON/AUTO  
Dolby Digital Plus  
Dolby TrueHD  
2 Pro Logic llx MOVIE  
2 Pro Logic IIx MOVIE+THX  
Stereo playback  
a
2 Pro Logic llx MUSIC  
2 PRO LOGIC+THX  
(except for 176.4 kHz/ 2 Pro Logic llx GAME  
b
THX Select2 GAMES  
(Automatically  
selects 6.1/7.1  
channel  
192 kHz)  
a
2 PRO LOGIC  
2 Pro Logic llx MUSIC+THX  
MUSIC  
decoding)  
2 Pro Logic llx GAME+THX  
GAMES  
Dolby TrueHD  
As above  
Stereo playback  
As above  
As above  
(176.4 kHz/192 kHz)  
DTS-HD Master Audio  
DTS-HD  
Stereo playback  
THX CINEMA  
THX MUSIC  
THX GAMES  
DTS-EXPRESS  
Dolby Digital Surround 2 Pro Logic llx MOVIE  
2 Pro Logic llx MUSIC  
2 Pro Logic IIx MOVIE+THX 2 Pro Logic llx MOVIE  
2 Pro Logic llx MUSIC+THX  
MUSIC  
2 Pro Logic llx GAME  
2 Pro Logic llx GAME+THX  
a
2 PRO LOGIC  
GAMES  
Neo:6 CINEMA  
Neo:6 MUSIC  
Neo:6 CINEMA+THX  
b
THX Select2 GAMES  
Neo:6 MUSIC+THX MUSIC  
a
2 PRO LOGIC+THX CINEMA  
DTS Surround  
SACD  
As above  
As above  
As above  
Neo:6 CINEMA  
Neo:6 MUSIC+THX MUSIC  
Stereo playback  
2 Pro Logic llx MUSIC+THX  
MUSIC  
Other stereo sources 2 Pro Logic llx MOVIE  
2 Pro Logic llx MUSIC  
2 Pro Logic IIx MOVIE+THX  
As above  
2 Pro Logic llx MUSIC+THX  
MUSIC  
2 Pro Logic llx GAME  
2 Pro Logic llx GAME+THX  
a
2 PRO LOGIC  
GAMES  
Neo:6 CINEMA  
Neo:6 MUSIC  
Neo:6 CINEMA+THX  
b
THX Select2 GAMES  
c
Neural THX  
Neo:6 MUSIC+THX MUSIC  
a
2 PRO LOGIC+THX CINEMA  
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SBch Processing Input signal format  
Standard  
THX  
Auto Surround  
SBch  
Dolby Digital Plus  
Dolby TrueHD  
2 Pro Logic ll MOVIE  
2 Pro Logic ll MUSIC  
2 Pro Logic ll GAME  
2 PRO LOGIC  
2 PRO LOGIC+THX  
Stereo playback  
Processing  
2 Pro Logic ll MOVIE+THX  
d
OFF  
CINEMA  
(except for 176.4 kHz/  
192 kHz)  
2 Pro Logic ll MUSIC+THX  
MUSIC  
2 Pro Logic ll GAME+THX  
GAMES  
Neo:6 MUSIC+THX MUSIC  
Neo:6 CINEMA+THX  
Dolby TrueHD  
As above  
Stereo playback  
As above  
As above  
(176.4 kHz/192 kHz)  
DTS-HD Master Audio  
DTS-HD  
Stereo playback  
THX CINEMA  
THX MUSIC  
THX GAMES  
DTS-EXPRESS  
Dolby Digital Surround 2 Pro Logic ll MOVIE  
2 Pro Logic ll MUSIC  
2 Pro Logic ll GAME  
2 PRO LOGIC  
2 PRO LOGIC+THX  
2 Pro Logic ll MOVIE  
2 Pro Logic ll MOVIE+THX  
CINEMA  
2 Pro Logic ll MUSIC+THX  
MUSIC  
Neo:6 CINEMA  
2 Pro Logic ll GAME+THX  
Neo:6 MUSIC  
GAMES  
Neo:6 MUSIC+THX MUSIC  
Neo:6 CINEMA+THX  
DTS Surround  
SACD  
As above  
As above  
As above  
Neo:6 CINEMA  
Neo:6 MUSIC+THX MUSIC  
Stereo playback  
2 PRO LOGIC ll MUSIC+THX  
MUSIC  
Other stereo sources  
2 Pro Logic ll MOVIE  
2 Pro Logic ll MUSIC  
2 Pro Logic ll GAME  
2 Pro Logic ll MOVIE+THX  
As above  
CINEMA  
Neo:6 MUSIC+THX MUSIC  
2 Pro Logic ll GAME+THX  
a
2 PRO LOGIC  
GAMES  
Neo:6 CINEMA  
Neo:6 MUSIC  
2 Pro Logic ll MUSIC+THX  
MUSIC  
c
Neural THX  
Neo:6 CINEMA+THX  
2 PRO LOGIC+THX  
a.No sound is output from the surround back speakers when 2 Pro Logic is selected.  
b.Unavailable with only one surround back speaker connected.  
c.This is only selectable when the input signal is an analog or PCM signal.  
d.Automatically selected if no surround back speakers are connected.  
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Multichannel signal formats  
SBch Processing Input signal format  
Standard  
THX  
Auto Surround  
SBch  
Processing  
ON  
Dolby Digital Plus  
Dolby TrueHD  
DTS-HD  
Straight decoding  
THX CINEMA  
THX MUSIC  
THX GAMES  
Straight decoding  
(7.1 channel  
decoding used  
for all sources)  
DTS-HD Master Audio  
WMA9 Pro  
PCM  
(6.1/7.1 channel)  
Dolby Digital Plus  
Dolby TrueHD  
Dolby Digital EX  
THX SURROUND EX  
Dolby Digital EX  
a
a
2 Pro Logic llx  
2 Pro Logic llx MOVIE  
2 Pro Logic IIx MOVIE+THX  
a
(except for 176.4 kHz/  
192 kHz)  
MOVIE  
a
2 Pro Logic llx MUSIC  
THX Select2 CINEMA  
a
THX Select2 MUSIC  
(5.1 channel)  
a
THX Select2 GAMES  
2 Pro Logic llx MUSIC+THX  
b
2 EX+THX GAMES  
Dolby TrueHD  
(176.4 kHz/192 kHz)  
(5.1 channel)  
As above  
Straight decoding  
As above  
b
DTS-EXPRESS  
DTS-HD  
Straight decoding  
Straight decoding  
THX CINEMA  
a
THX Select2 CINEMA  
DTS-HD Master Audio  
(5.1 channel)  
a
THX Select2 MUSIC  
a
THX Select2 GAMES  
b
THX MUSIC  
b
THX GAMES  
Dolby Digital EX  
Dolby Digital EX  
THX SURROUND EX  
Dolby Digital EX  
(6.1 channel flagged)  
a
a
2 Pro Logic IIx MOVIE  
2 Pro Logic IIx MOVIE+THX  
2 Pro Logic IIx  
a
a
2 Pro Logic llx MUSIC  
MOVIE  
THX Select2 CINEMA  
a
THX Select2 MUSIC  
a
THX Select2 GAMES  
2 Pro Logic llx MUSIC+THX  
b
2 EX+THX GAMES  
DTS-ES  
DTS-ES (Matrix/Discrete) DTS-ES Matrix+THX CINEMA DTS-ES (Matrix/Discrete)  
(6.1 channel sources/  
6.1 channel flagged)  
DTS-ES Discrete+THX CINEMA  
DTS+2 Pro Logic llx  
a
DTS+2 Pro Logic IIx  
MOVIE  
a
MOVIE+THX  
DTS+2 Pro Logic llx  
a
MUSIC  
THX Select2 CINEMA  
a
THX Select2 MUSIC  
a
THX Select2 GAMES  
b
DTS-ES Matrix+THX MUSIC  
b
DTS-ES Matrix+THX GAMES  
b
DTS-ES Discrete+THX MUSIC  
b
DTS-ES Discrete+THX GAMES  
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SBch Processing Input signal format  
Standard  
THX  
Auto Surround  
SBch  
Processing  
ON  
DTS and DTS 96/24  
(5.1 channel encoding)  
DTS+Neo:6  
DTS+Neo:6+THX CINEMA  
DTS+Neo:6  
DTS+2 Pro Logic llx  
DTS+2 Pro Logic IIx  
a
a
MOVIE  
MOVIE+THX  
(7.1 channel  
decoding used  
for all sources)  
a
DTS+2 Pro Logic llx  
THX Select2 CINEMA  
MUSIC  
a
THX Select2 MUSIC  
a
THX Select2 GAMES  
b
DTS+Neo:6+THX MUSIC  
b
DTS+Neo:6+THX GAMES  
a
a
2 Pro Logic llx MUSIC+THX  
Dolby Digital  
WMA9 Pro  
Dolby Digital EX  
THX SURROUND EX  
Dolby Digital EX  
a
2 Pro Logic llx  
2 Pro Logic llx MOVIE  
2 Pro Logic IIx MOVIE+THX  
a
PCM  
MOVIE  
a
2 Pro Logic llx MUSIC  
THX Select2 CINEMA  
(5.1 channel encoding)  
a
THX Select2 MUSIC  
a
THX Select2 GAMES  
a
2 Pro Logic llx MUSIC+THX  
b
2 EX+THX GAMES  
SACD  
As above  
THX Select2 MUSIC  
As above  
(5.1 channel encoding)  
2 Pro Logic llx MUSIC+THX  
MUSIC  
SBch  
Processing  
AUTO  
Dolby Digital Plus  
Dolby TrueHD  
DTS-HD  
Straight decoding  
THX CINEMA  
Straight decoding  
(Automatically  
selects 6.1/7.1  
channel  
DTS-HD Master Audio  
WMA9 Pro  
PCM  
decoding)  
(6.1/7.1 channel)  
Dolby TrueHD  
(176.4 kHz/192 kHz)  
(5.1 channel)  
As above  
Straight decoding  
As above  
Dolby Digital EX  
Dolby Digital EX  
THX SURROUND EX  
Dolby Digital EX  
(6.1 channel flagged)  
a
2 Pro Logic llx  
2 Pro Logic llx MOVIE  
a
MOVIE  
DTS-ES (6.1 channel  
sources/6.1 channel  
flagged)  
DTS-ES (Matrix/Discrete) DTS-ES+THX (Matrix/Discrete) DTS-ES (Matrix/Discrete)  
a
Other 5.1 channel  
sources  
Straight decoding  
Straight decoding  
THX Select2 CINEMA  
b
THX CINEMA  
(5.1 channel encoding)  
a
SACD  
As above  
As above  
THX Select2 MUSIC  
(5.1 channel encoding)  
b
THX MUSIC  
SBch  
SACD  
Straight decoding  
THX MUSIC  
Straight decoding  
Processing  
(5.1 channel)  
c
OFF  
Other 5.1/6.1/7.1  
channel sources  
As above  
THX CINEMA  
THX MUSIC  
THX GAMES  
As above  
a.Unavailable with only one surround back speaker connected.  
b.This can be selected when only one surround speaker is connected.  
c.Automatically selected if no surround back speakers are connected.  
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Stream direct with different input signal formats  
The following charts show what you will hear with different input signal formats, depending on the Stream Direct mode (see  
Using Stream Direct on page 32) you have selected.  
Stereo (2 channel) signal formats  
Surround Back speaker(s)  
Connected  
Input signal format  
DIRECT  
PURE DIRECT  
Dolby Digital Surround  
2 Pro Logic llx MOVIE 2 Pro Logic llx MOVIE  
DTS Surround  
Other stereo sources  
Analog sources  
Neo:6 CINEMA  
Stereo playback  
As above  
Neo:6 CINEMA  
Stereo playback  
ANALOG DIRECT (stereo)  
Not connected  
Dolby Digital Surround  
2 Pro Logic llx MOVIE 2 Pro Logic llx MOVIE  
DTS Surround  
Other stereo sources  
Analog sources  
Neo:6 CINEMA  
Stereo playback  
As above  
Neo:6 CINEMA  
Stereo playback  
ANALOG DIRECT (stereo)  
Multichannel signal formats  
Surround Back speaker(s)  
Connected  
Input signal format  
DIRECT  
PURE DIRECT  
Dolby Digital EX (6.1 channel flagged)  
Dolby Digital EX  
Dolby Digital EX  
a
a
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DTS-ES (6.1 channel sources/6.1 channel  
flagged)  
DTS-ES (Matrix/Discrete) DTS-ES (Matrix/Discrete)  
Other 5.1/6.1/7.1 channel sources  
All 5.1/6.1/7.1 channel sources  
Straight decoding  
Straight decoding  
Straight decoding  
Straight decoding  
Not connected  
a.Unavailable with only one surround back speaker connected.  
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Additional information  
Specifications  
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FM Tuner Section  
Frequency Range . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87.5 MHz to 108 MHz  
Usable Sensitivity . . . . . . .Mono: 15.2 dBf, IHF (1.6 µV/75 Ω)  
50 dB Quieting Sensitivity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Mono: 20.2 dBf  
Stereo: 41.2 dBf  
Sensitivity (DIN) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Mono: 1.1 µV (S/N 26 dB)  
Stereo: 50 µV (S/N 46 dB)  
Signal-to-Noise Ratio . . . . . . . . . . . . Mono: 76 dB (at 85 dBf)  
Stereo: 72 dB (at 85 dBf)  
Signal-to-Noise Ratio (DIN). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Mono: 62 dB  
Stereo: 58 dB  
Distortion . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Stereo: 0.6 % (1 kHz)  
Alternate Channel Selectivity . . . . . . . . . . . . .70 dB (400 kHz)  
Stereo Separation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .40 dB (1 kHz)  
Frequency Response . . . . . . . . . . . . 30 Hz to 15 kHz 1 dB  
Antenna Input . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75 Ω unbalanced  
Amplifier section  
Continuous Power Output (Stereo)  
Front. . . . . . . . .150 W + 150 W (DIN 1 kHz, THD 1 %, 6 Ω)  
120 W + 120 W (DIN 1 kHz, THD 1 %, 8 Ω)  
Continuous Power Output (Multichannel)  
Front. . . . . . . . .150 W + 150 W (DIN 1 kHz, THD 1 %, 6 Ω)  
120 W + 120 W (DIN 1 kHz, THD 1 %, 8 Ω)  
Center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 150 W (DIN 1 kHz, THD 1 %, 6 Ω)  
120 W (DIN 1 kHz, THD 1 %, 8 Ω)  
Surround . . . . .150 W + 150 W (DIN 1 kHz, THD 1 %, 6 Ω)  
120 W + 120 W (DIN 1 kHz, THD 1 %, 8 Ω)  
Surround back  
. . . . . . . . . . . . .150 W + 150 W (DIN 1 kHz, THD 1 %, 6 Ω)  
120 W + 120 W (DIN 1 kHz, THD 1 %, 8 Ω)  
Rated Power Output . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 130 W + 130 W  
(20 Hz to 20 kHz, 0.09 %, 6 Ω)  
Rated Power Output . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 110 W + 110 W  
(20 Hz to 20 kHz, 0.09 %, 8 Ω)  
AM Tuner Section  
Frequency Range . . . . . . . 531 kHz to 1 602 kHz (9 kHz step)  
Sensitivity (IHF, Loop antenna) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 350 µV/m  
Selectivity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30 dB  
Signal-to-Noise Ratio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50 dB  
Antenna . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Loop antenna  
• The above specifications are applicable when the  
power supply is 230 V.  
Miscellaneous  
Audio Section  
Power Requirements. . . . . . . AC 220 V to 230 V, 50 Hz/60 Hz  
Power Consumption . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .410 W  
In standby . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .0.6 W (HDMI Control OFF)  
0.75 W (HDMI Control ON)  
Dimensions . . . . . .420 (W) mm x 173 (H) mm x 433 (D) mm  
Weight (without package). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13.5 kg  
Input (Sensitivity/Impedance)  
LINE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .335 mV/47 kΩ  
Frequency Response (LINE). . . . . . . 5 Hz to 100 000 Hz dB  
Output (Level/Impedance)  
REC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 335 mV/2.2 kΩ  
Tone Control  
BASS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 dB (100 Hz)  
TREBLE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 dB (10 kHz)  
LOUDNESS . . . . . . . . . . . . . +4 dB/+2 dB (100 Hz/10 kHz)  
(at volume position –40 dB)  
Signal-to-Noise Ratio (IHF, short circuited, A network)  
LINE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .103 dB  
Signal-to-Noise Ratio  
Furnished Parts  
Setup microphone (for Auto MCACC setup). . . . . . . . . . . . . 1  
AA/IEC R6P dry cell batteries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2  
Remote control unit. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1  
AM loop antenna . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1  
FM wire antenna . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1  
Warranty card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1  
These operating instructions  
[DIN (continuous rated power output/50 mW)]  
LINE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92 dB/65 dB  
Note  
Composite Video/S-Video Section  
Input (Sensitivity/Impedance) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1 Vp-p/75 Ω  
Output (Level/Impedance) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1 Vp-p/75 Ω  
Signal-to-Noise Ratio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .65 dB  
Frequency Response . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5 Hz to 10 MHz  
• Specifications and the design are subject to possible  
modifications without notice, due to improvements.  
Cleaning the unit  
Component Video Section  
• Use a polishing cloth or dry cloth to wipe off dust and  
dirt.  
Input (Sensitivity/Impedance) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1 Vp-p/75 Ω  
Output (Level/Impedance) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1 Vp-p/75 Ω  
Signal-to-Noise Ratio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .65 dB  
Frequency Response . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5 Hz to 100 MHz  
• 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.  
HDMI Section  
Input. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19-pin x 3  
Output . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19-pin (5 V, 100 mA)  
• Never use thinners, benzine, insecticide sprays or  
other chemicals on or near this receiver, since these  
will corrode the surface.  
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