Pioneer Stereo Receiver VSX LX50 User Manual

AUDIO/VIDEO MULTI-CHANNEL RECEIVER  
VSX-LX50  
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Operating Instructions  
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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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electronic products in accordance with legislation that requires proper treatment, recovery and recycling.  
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For countries not mentioned above, please contact your local authorities for the correct method of disposal.  
By doing so you will ensure that your disposed product undergoes the necessary treatment, recovery and recycling and thus prevent potential  
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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 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26  
Listening in surround sound . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26  
Standard surround sound . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26  
Using the Home THX modes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27  
Using the Advanced surround effects . . . . . . . . . . . 27  
Listening in stereo. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28  
Using Front Stage Surround Advance. . . . . . . . . . . . . 28  
Using Stream Direct . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28  
Selecting MCACC presets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29  
Choosing the input signal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29  
Using surround back channel processing . . . . . . . . . 29  
Using the Virtual Surround Back mode . . . . . . . . . . 30  
Using Midnight and Loudness. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31  
Using the Sound Retriever . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31  
Enhancing dialog . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31  
Using the tone controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31  
02 5 minute guide  
Introduction to home theater . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8  
Listening to Surround Sound . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8  
Automatically setting up for surround sound  
(Auto MCACC) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8  
Problems when using the Auto MCACC Setup . . . . 10  
Playing a source. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10  
Better sound using Phase Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10  
03 Connecting your equipment  
Rear panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11  
When making cable connections. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12  
About the video converter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12  
Connecting your TV and DVD player . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13  
Connecting a satellite/cable receiver or other  
06 USB playback  
Using the USB interface. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32  
Basic playback controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32  
Selecting a file from the folder/file list for  
set-top box . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13  
Connecting a DVD/HDD recorder, VCR and other  
video sources . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14  
Using the component video jacks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14  
Connecting digital audio sources. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15  
About the WMA9 Pro decoder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16  
Connecting analog audio sources . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16  
Connecting a component to the front panel  
inputs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16  
Installing your speaker system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17  
Connecting the speakers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17  
Placing the speakers. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18  
THX speaker system setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19  
Connecting antennas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19  
Connecting external antennas. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20  
Plugging in the receiver . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20  
playback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32  
Compressed audio compatibility. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33  
07 Using the tuner  
Listening to the radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34  
Improving FM stereo sound. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34  
Tuning directly to a station . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34  
Saving station presets. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34  
Naming station presets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35  
Listening to station presets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35  
An introduction to RDS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35  
Searching for RDS programs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35  
Using EON . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36  
04 Controls and displays  
Front panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21  
Operating range of remote control unit . . . . . . . . . . 22  
Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23  
Remote control. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24  
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08 The System Setup menu  
12 Controlling the rest of your system  
Setting the remote to control other components. . . . 62  
Selecting preset codes directly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62  
Programming signals from other remote  
controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62  
Erasing one of the remote control button  
settings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63  
Resetting the remote control presets . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63  
Confirming preset codes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63  
Renaming input source names . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64  
Direct function. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64  
Multi Operation and System Off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64  
Programming a multi-operation or a shutdown  
sequence. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64  
Using multi operations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65  
Using System off. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65  
Controls for TVs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66  
Controls for other components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66  
Operating other Pioneer components with this  
Making receiver settings from the System Setup  
menu. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37  
Automatic MCACC (Expert) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37  
Surround back speaker setting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39  
Manual MCACC setup. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40  
Fine Channel Level . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40  
Fine Speaker Distance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41  
Standing Wave . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42  
Acoustic Calibration EQ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42  
Professional Acoustic Calibration EQ . . . . . . . . . . . . 43  
Data Management. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45  
Manual speaker setup. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46  
Speaker Setting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46  
Channel Level . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47  
Speaker Distance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48  
X-Curve. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48  
THX Audio Setting. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48  
unit’s sensor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67  
09 Other connections  
Connecting an iPod. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49  
Connecting your iPod to the receiver . . . . . . . . . . . . 49  
iPod playback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49  
Connecting using HDMI . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51  
About HDMI . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51  
Connecting the multichannel analog inputs. . . . . . . . 52  
Selecting the multichannel analog inputs . . . . . . . . 52  
Speaker B setup. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52  
Switching the speaker system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52  
Bi-amping your front speakers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53  
Bi-wiring your speakers. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53  
Connecting additional amplifiers. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54  
Using this receiver with a Pioneer plasma  
13 Additional information  
Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68  
Power. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68  
No sound. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68  
Other audio problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69  
Video . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70  
Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70  
Display. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71  
Remote control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72  
USB interface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72  
HDMI . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72  
iPod messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73  
Surround sound formats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74  
Dolby . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74  
DTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75  
display. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54  
Using the SR+ mode with a Pioneer plasma  
display. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55  
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Windows Media Audio 9 Professional . . . . . . . . . 75  
About THX . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75  
Listening modes with different input signal  
formats. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77  
Stream direct with different input signal formats . . . 80  
Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81  
Cleaning the unit. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81  
10 Other Settings  
The Input Setup menu. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56  
Input function default and possible settings . . . . . . 56  
The Other Setup menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57  
SR+ Setup for Pioneer plasma displays. . . . . . . . . . 57  
OSD Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57  
11 Using other functions  
Setting the AV options. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58  
Making an audio or a video recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59  
Reducing the level of an analog signal . . . . . . . . . . . . 60  
Using the sleep timer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60  
Dimming the display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60  
Switching the speaker impedance. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60  
Checking your system settings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60  
Resetting the system. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61  
Default system settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61  
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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 symmetrical  
placement of power amplification units, 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 correction  
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. 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 new 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 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 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.  
HDMI compatibility  
This receiver is compatible with the HDMI digital video  
format, providing you high-definition digital video and  
digital audio via a single cable. High-quality sound  
formats such as DTS-HD and Dolby TrueHD are also  
supported.  
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.  
Built-in video converter  
The built-in video converter provides output of all analog  
video signals to your TV or monitor (regardless of the type  
of connection), allowing you to connect components  
using component, S-video, and composite video  
connections as you like.  
iPod Ready  
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.  
With the new iPod terminal, you’ll be up and running in no  
time, now that this receiver’s enhanced compatibility  
makes on-screen control of your iPod an added possibility.  
USB interface  
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.  
The USB allows you to listen to two-channel audio from a  
USB mass storage device connected to this receiver.  
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Before you start  
01  
Easy-to-use LCD remote control  
The remote control gives you not only complete control  
over every function of this receiver, but also over the main  
functions for other components in your home theater  
system. Using a system of preset codes, you can program  
the remote to operate a wide range of other equipment.  
Loading the batteries  
Checking what’s in the box  
Please check that you’ve received the following supplied  
accessories:  
Caution  
Incorrect use of batteries may result in such hazards as  
leakage and bursting. Observe the following precautions:  
• Setup microphone (cable: 5 m)  
• Remote control unit  
• Never use new and old batteries together.  
• AA/IEC R6P dry cell batteries x2  
• AM loop antenna  
• Insert the plus and minus sides of the batteries  
properly according to the marks in the battery case.  
• FM wire antenna  
• Batteries with the same shape may have different  
voltages. Do not use different batteries together.  
• Warranty card  
• These operating instructions  
• When disposing of used batteries, please comply  
with governmental regulations or environmental  
public instruction’s rules that apply in your country or  
area.  
Installing the receiver  
• 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.  
• When installing this unit, 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  
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C5hampteri2n: ute guide  
3
Plug in the receiver and switch it on, followed by  
your DVD player, your subwoofer and the TV.  
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.  
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.  
• Set the subwoofer volume to a comfortable level.  
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Use the on-screen automatic MCACC setup to set up  
your system.  
See Automatically setting up for surround sound (Auto  
MCACC) below for more on this.  
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 26.  
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Play a DVD, and adjust the volume to your liking.  
Make sure that DVD/LD 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.  
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 26  
for more on this.  
Listening to Surround Sound  
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.  
See also Making receiver settings from the System Setup  
menu on page 37 for more setup options.  
• Be sure to complete all connections before  
connecting this unit to an AC power source.  
Automatically setting up for surround  
sound (Auto MCACC)  
1
Connect your TV and DVD player.  
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.  
See Connecting your TV and DVD player on page 13 to do  
this. For surround sound, you’ll want to hook up using a  
digital connection from the DVD player to the receiver.  
2
Connect your speakers and place them for optimal  
surround sound.  
Connect your speakers as shown in Installing your  
speaker system on page 17.  
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 18 for more on this.  
Make sure you do this before moving on to Playing a  
source on page 10.  
Important  
Center (C)  
Front  
Right (R)  
• Make sure the microphone and speakers are not  
moved during the Auto MCACC Setup.  
Front  
Left (L)  
• Using the Auto MCACC Setup will overwrite any  
existing settings for the MCACC preset you select.  
Subwoofer (SW)  
Surround  
Right (SR)  
• Before using the Auto MCACC Setup the headphones  
should be disconnected and the iPod or USB function  
should not be selected as an input source.  
Surround  
Back  
Right (SBR)  
Listening  
position  
Caution  
Surround  
Left (SL)  
Surround  
Back Left (SBL)  
• The test tones used in the Auto MCACC Setup are  
output at high volume.  
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SR+  
DIMMER  
MIDNIGHT/  
LOUDNESS  
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.  
SYSTEM OFF  
INPUT  
RECEIVER  
SOURCE  
DIALOG  
E
SELECT  
D.ACCESS  
CLASS  
ENTER  
+10  
DISC  
AV PARAMETER  
TOP MENU  
CH LEVEL  
MENU  
TUNE  
ST  
ST  
T.EDIT  
ENTER  
SETUP  
RETURN  
• With error messages (such as Ambient Noise or  
Microphone Check) select RETRY after checking for  
ambient noise (see Problems when using the Auto  
MCACC Setup below) and verifying the mic  
USB  
DVR  
2
TUNE  
PTY SEARCH  
GUIDE  
BAND  
DVD  
TV  
HDMI  
DVR 1  
CD  
TV CTRL  
RECEIVER  
TV CONTROL  
CD-R/TAPE  
iPod  
2
HDMI 1 TUNER  
INPUT  
SELECT  
TV VOL  
TV CH  
VOL  
connection. If there doesn’t seem to be a problem,  
you can simply select GO NEXT and continue.  
1
2
Switch on the receiver and your TV.  
Connect the microphone to the MCACC SETUP MIC  
jack on the front panel.  
1.Auto MCACC  
Now Analyzing  
1.Auto MCACC  
Check!  
YES  
(2/9)  
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.  
Front  
[
]
]
]
]
]
Environment Check  
Ambient Noise  
Microphone  
Center  
Surround  
SB  
[
[
[
[
YES  
YES  
Yx2  
YES  
[
[
[
OK  
]
]
]
Speaker YES/NO  
SUB W.  
OK  
:Cancel  
:Cancel  
10  
:
Next  
• Push down on the PUSH OPEN tab to access the  
MCACC SETUP MIC jack:  
The configuration shown on-screen should reflect the  
actual speakers you have.  
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S-VIDEO  
VIDEO/GAME INPUT  
AUDIO  
USB  
MCACC  
SETUP MIC  
VIDEO  
L
R
DIGITAL IN  
PHONES  
SYSTEM  
SETUP  
TUNING/  
STATION  
TUNER  
EDIT  
RETURN  
TONE  
SPEAKERS  
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 ꢂ/ꢃ to change the setting  
(and number for surround back) and continue.  
MULTI JOG  
The Auto MCACC display appears once the microphone  
1
is connected.  
1.Auto MCACC  
Surr Back System  
[
Normal (SB)  
]
]
Data Save to  
[M1. MEMORY  
1
6
Make sure ‘OK’ is selected, then press ENTER.  
Setting Start?  
ENTER:Next  
[OK]  
[Option]  
:Cancel  
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.  
2
3
Make sure ‘Normal (SB)’ is selected, select an  
3
MCACC preset then select OK.  
Again, try to be as quiet as possible while this is  
happening. It may take 2 to 6 minutes.  
4
Follow the instructions on-screen.  
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.  
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The Auto MCACC Setup has finished! PressRETURN  
6
to go back to the System Setup menu.  
Be sure to disconnect the microphone from this receiver  
upon completion of the Auto MCACC setup.  
5
Wait for the test tones to finish then confirm the  
speaker configuration in the OSD.  
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  
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  
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System Setup menu (starting on page 37).  
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it’s doing this.  
Note  
1 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 39 and make sure to connect your speakers as necessary before continuing to step 4.  
• If you have THX-certified speakers, select Option 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 45).  
4 Do not adjust the volume during the test tones. This may result in incorrect speaker settings.  
5 If you’re using the front panel display, the diagram in Listening to Surround Sound above indicates (in bold) how each speaker is displayed.  
6 You can also choose to view the settings from the MCACC Data Check screen. See Automatic MCACC (Expert) on page 37 for more on this.  
7 • 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 46.  
• 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.  
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Use the volume control to adjust the volume level.  
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  
Turn down the volume of your TV so that all sound is  
coming from the speakers connected to this receiver.  
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.  
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).  
• 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.  
PHASE CONTROL OFF  
Front speaker  
Listening  
position  
Playing a source  
Here are the basic instructions for playing a source (such  
as a DVD disc) with your home theater system.  
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GUIDE  
TV CONTROL  
SYSTEM OFF  
SOURCE  
INPUT  
INPUT  
TV VOL  
TV CH  
VOL  
RECEIVER  
Sound  
source  
SELECT  
SELECT  
Subwoofer  
REC  
A
B
MUTE  
PHASE CONTROL ON  
MPX  
EON  
REC STOP JUKEBOX  
C
D
E
Listening  
position  
Front speaker  
AUDIO SUBTITLE  
DISP  
HDD  
CH  
DVD  
CH  
PHOTO  
USB  
DVR  
2
STEREO/  
F.S.SURR  
STATUS SIGNAL SEL  
SB ch  
DVD  
TV  
DVR 1  
CD  
TV CTRL  
RECEIVER  
CD-R/TAPE  
iPod  
HDMI  
2
MULTI OPE  
SHIFT  
THX  
STANDARD ADV.SURR  
HDMI 1 TUNER  
PHASE  
MCACC  
S.DIRECT  
SLEEP  
S.RETRIEVER  
ANALOG  
ATT  
Sound  
1
Switch on your system components and receiver.  
Subwoofer  
source  
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).  
1
Phase Control technology provides coherent sound  
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reproduction through the use of phase matching for an  
optimal sound image at your listening position. The  
default setting is on and we recommend leaving Phase  
Control switched on for all sound sources.  
• Make sure the setup mic is disconnected.  
2
Select the input source you want to play.  
You can use the input source buttons on the remote  
control, INPUT SELECT, or the front panel controls.  
2
MULTI OPE  
THX  
STANDARD ADV.SURR  
SHIFT  
PHASE  
MCACC  
S.DIRECT  
3
Press S.DIRECT (STREAM DIRECT) to select ‘AUTO  
SURROUND’ and start playback of the source.3  
RECEIVER  
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.  
Press PHASE (PHASE CONTROL) to switch on phase  
correction.  
The PHASE CONTROL indicator on the front panel lights.  
• See also Listening to your system on page 26 for  
information on different ways of listening to sources.  
Note  
1 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.)  
2 If you need to manually switch the input signal type press SIGNAL SEL (page 29).  
3 • 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 26 if you need to do this) if you want multichannel surround sound.  
4 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.  
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Chapter 3:  
Connecting 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  
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L (  
Single  
CENTER  
)
R
RROUND  
CK  
13  
A
IN  
OUT  
IN  
OUT  
IN  
DVR/VCR1  
DVR/VCR2  
4
Control input/output  
Caution  
• 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.  
Use to connect other Pioneer components so that you  
can control all your equipment from a single IR remote  
sensor.  
Operating other Pioneer components with this unit’s  
sensor on page 67.  
1
HDMI connectors (x3)  
Two inputs and one output for high-quality audio/video  
connection to compatible HDMI devices.  
5
Stereo analog audio source inputs/(outputs) (x3)  
Use for connection to audio sources such as CD players,  
tape decks, turntables, etc.  
Connecting analog audio sources on page 16.  
Connecting using HDMI on page 51.  
2
Coaxial digital audio inputs (x2)  
Use for digital audio sources, including DVD players/  
recorders, digital satellite receivers, CD players, etc.  
6
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 also The Input Setup menu on page 56 to assign  
the inputs.  
Using the component video jacks on page 14.  
3
Optical digital audio output/input(s) (x4)  
Use the OUT jack for recording to a CD or MiniDisc  
recorder.  
7
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.  
Connecting digital audio sources on page 15.  
Use the IN jacks for digital audio sources, including DVD  
players/recorders, digital satellite receivers, CD players,  
etc.  
Connecting a DVD/HDD recorder, VCR and other video  
sources on page 14.  
8
iPod input terminal  
See also The Input Setup menu on page 56 to assign  
the inputs.  
Use to connect your Apple iPod as an audio source.  
Connecting an iPod on page 49.  
9
AM and FM antenna terminals  
Use to connect indoor or outdoor antennas for radio  
broadcasts.  
Connecting antennas on page 19.  
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10 Multichannel pre-amplifier outputs  
Use to connect separate amplifiers for front, center,  
surround, surround back and subwoofer channels.  
Connecting additional amplifiers on page 54 (see also  
Installing your speaker system on page 17 for powered  
subwoofer connection).  
About the video converter  
The video converter ensures that all video sources are  
output through all of the MONITOR VIDEO OUT jacks.  
The only exception is HDMI and high-definition  
component video: since these resolutions cannot be  
downsampled, you must connect your monitor/TV to the  
receiver’s HDMI/component video outputs when  
11 Composite and S-video monitor outputs  
Use to connect monitors and TVs.  
Connecting your TV and DVD player on page 13.  
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connecting these video sources.  
12 Multichannel analog audio inputs  
7.1 channel inputs for connection to a DVD player with  
multichannel analog outputs.  
Connecting the multichannel analog inputs on  
page 52.  
If several video components are assigned to the same  
input function (see The Input Setup menu on page 56),  
the converter gives priority to component, S-video, then  
composite (in that order).  
• For optimal video performance, THX recommends  
switching Digital Video Conversion (in Setting the AV  
options on page 58) OFF.  
13 Speaker terminals  
Use for connection to the main front, center, surround  
and surround back speakers.  
Installing your speaker system on page 17.  
This product incorporates copyright protection technology  
that is protected by U.S. patents and other intellectual  
property rights. Use of this copyright protection  
technology must be authorized by Macrovision  
Corporation, and is intended for home and other limited  
consumer uses only unless otherwise authorized by  
Macrovision. Reverse engineering or disassembly is  
prohibited.  
When making cable connections  
• To avoid hum, do not lay connected cables over the  
top of the receiver.  
• When connecting optical cables, be careful when  
inserting the plug not to damage the shutter  
protecting the optical socket.  
• When storing optical cable, coil loosely. The cable  
may be damaged if bent around sharp corners.  
Note  
1 If the video signal does not appear on your TV or plasma display, 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) S-video or composite connection.  
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Connect a composite or S-video output on your  
DVD player to the DVD/LD VIDEO or DVD/LD S-VIDEO  
input.  
Connecting your TV and DVD player  
Connect using a standard video cable or an S-video  
cable.  
VIDEO S-VIDEO  
3
Connect a coaxial-type1 digital audio output on  
IN  
IN  
your DVD player to the COAXIAL 1 (DVD/LD) input.  
Use a coaxial cable designed for digital audio.  
1
TV  
4
Connect the stereo audio outputs on your DVD  
VSX-LX50  
player to the DVD/LD AUDIO inputs.  
Connect using a stereo RCA/phono jack cable.  
ANTENNA  
OPTICAL  
DIGITAL  
OUT  
IN  
1
• If your DVD player has multichannel analog outputs,  
you can connect these instead. See also Connecting  
the multichannel analog inputs on page 52.  
AM LOOP  
L
PRE OUT  
L
COMPONENT VIDEO  
CENTER  
IN  
1
Y
PB  
PR  
Y
PB  
PR  
IN  
2
(
DVR/  
VCR1  
IN  
1
OUT  
)
IN  
2
(
)
TV/SAT  
IN  
2
Y
IN  
3
PB  
PR  
Y
PB  
3
PR  
OUT  
N  
(
3
)
SUB  
R
SUR-  
ROUND  
ASSIGNABLE  
1
CD  
WOOFER  
S-VIDEO  
ASSIG-  
NABLE  
1
3
HDM
IN  
IN  
T  
IN  
OU
OUT  
IN  
MONITOR  
OUT  
CONTROL  
OUT  
iPod  
IN  
Connecting a satellite/cable receiver or  
other set-top box  
VIDEO  
IN  
CENTER  
AUDIO  
L
IN  
OUT  
IN  
IN  
IN  
L
Satellite and cable receivers, and terrestrial digital TV  
tuners are all examples of so-called ‘set-top boxes’.  
IN  
1
(
)
DVD/LD  
R
IN  
2
(
)
DVR/VCR2  
R
CD  
DVD/LD TV/SAT  
DVR/VCR1  
DVR/VCR2  
SUB  
WOOFER  
FRONT  
COAXIAL  
ASSIGNABLE  
ANTENNA  
OPTICAL  
MULTI CH IN  
1
2
DIGITAL  
OUT  
IN  
IN  
1
2
AM LOOP  
L
P
L
COMPONENT VIDEO  
CENTER  
IN  
1
Y
PB  
PR  
Y
PB  
PR  
(
DVR/  
IN  
1
OUT  
)
VCR1  
IN  
2
(
)
TV/SAT  
IN  
2
IN  
3
Y
PB  
PR  
Y
PB  
3
PR  
O
IN  
CD  
3
)
R
SUB  
R
ASSIGNABLE  
1
(
FRONT WOOFER  
S-VIDEO  
ASSIG-  
NABLE  
1
3
HDMI  
IN  
IN  
IN  
IN  
OUT  
OUT  
IN  
IN  
MONITOR  
OUT  
CONTROL  
OUT  
iPod  
IN  
VIDEO  
OPTICAL  
COAXIAL  
R
AUDIO  
L
S-VIDEO  
VIDEO OUT  
IN  
DIGITAL OUT  
ANALOG OUT  
AUDIO  
IN  
OUT  
IN  
IN  
L
IN  
3
4
2
R
IN  
2
(
)
DVR/VCR2  
R
CD  
CD-R/TAPTV/SAT  
DVR/VCR1  
DVR/VCR2  
FRONT  
COAXIAL  
ASSIGNABLE  
MULTI  
C
1
2
DVD player  
VSX-LX50  
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  
DIGITAL OUT  
component video jacks on page 14 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 52.  
R
AUDIO  
L
VIDEO  
S-VIDEO  
AV OUT  
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.  
STB  
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 56).  
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Connect the audio/video outputs on the set-top  
1
Connect the audio/video outputs of the video  
box to the TV/SAT AUDIO and VIDEO inputs.  
Connect using a stereo RCA/phono jack cable and a  
video or S-video cable.  
player/recorder to the DVR/VCR1 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 2 (TV/SAT) input.2  
• For a second recorder, use the DVR/VCR2 IN inputs.  
Use an optical cable for the connection.  
2
If the device can record, connect the DVR/VCR1  
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.  
Connecting a DVD/HDD recorder, VCR  
and other video sources  
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.  
• For a second recorder, use the DVR/VCR2 outputs.  
3
If the device can output digital audio, connect an  
optical-type3 digital audio output from the recorder to  
the OPTICAL 1 (DVR/VCR1) input.  
VSX-LX50  
ANTENNA  
OPTICAL  
DIGITAL  
OUT  
IN  
1
4
Use an optical cable for the connection.  
AM LOOP  
L
PRE OUT  
L
COMPONENT VIDEO  
CENTER  
L
IN  
1
Y
PB  
PR  
Y
PB  
PR  
IN  
2
(
DVR/  
IN  
1
• For a second recorder, use the COAXIAL 2 (DVR/  
VCR2) inputs.  
OUT  
)
VCR1  
IN  
2
(
)
TVT  
IN  
2
Y
IN  
3
PB  
PR  
Y
PB  
3
PR  
OUT  
CD  
3
)
R
SUB  
R
SUR-  
ROUND  
ASSIGNABLE  
1
FRONT WOOFER  
S-VIDEO  
ASSIG-  
NABLE  
1
3
HDMI  
IN  
IN  
IN  
OUT  
OUT  
IN  
MONITOR  
OUT  
CONTROL  
OUT  
iPod  
IN  
Using the component video jacks  
VIDEO  
IN  
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.  
CENTER  
AUDIO  
L
IN  
OUT  
IN  
IN  
IN  
L
IN  
1
(
)
DVD/LD  
R
IN  
2
(
)
DVR/VCR2  
R
CD  
CD-R/TAPE/MD DVD/LD TV/SAT  
DVR/VCR1  
/VCR2  
SUB  
WOOFER  
FRONT  
AXIAL  
SSIGNABLE  
MULTI CH IN  
2
OPTICAL COAXIAL  
DIGITAL OUT  
R
AUDIO  
L
VIDEO  
AV IN  
S-VIDEO  
R
AUDIO  
L
VIDEO  
S-VIDEO  
AV OUT  
3
1
2
DVR, VCR, etc.  
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 56).  
2 If your satellite/cable receiver doesn’t have a digital audio output, you can skip this step.  
3 • 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.  
4 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 56).  
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VSX-LX50  
Connecting digital audio sources  
ANTENNA  
OPTICAL  
DIGITAL  
OUT  
IN  
1
This receiver has both digital inputs and outputs,  
allowing you to connect digital audio components for  
playback and for making digital recordings.  
AM LOOP  
L
COMPONENT VIDEO  
CENTER  
IN  
1
Y
PB  
PR  
Y
PB  
PR  
IN  
2
(
DVR/  
IN  
1
OUT  
)
VCR1  
IN  
2
(
)
TV/SAT  
IN  
2
IN  
3
PB  
PR  
Y
PB  
3
PR  
Most digital components also have analog connections.  
See Connecting analog audio sources on the following  
page if you want to connect these too.  
OUT  
R
SUB  
ASSIGNABLE  
1
FWOOFER  
ASSIG-  
NABLE  
IDEO  
1
3
HDMI  
IN  
IN  
IN  
OUT  
OUT  
IN  
OU
OUT  
IN  
IN  
MONITO  
OUT  
CONTROL  
OUT  
iPod  
IN  
VIDEO  
IN  
ANTENNA  
OPTICAL  
DIGITAL  
OUT  
IN  
1
AUDIO  
L
IN  
OUT  
IN  
IN  
IN  
L
AM  
IN  
1
COMPONENT VIDEO  
(
)
IN  
1
DVD/LD  
Y
IN  
PB  
PR  
Y
PB  
PR  
IN  
2
(
DVR/  
VCR1  
OUT  
)
1
R
IN  
2
IN  
2
(
)
DVR/VCR2  
(
)
R
TV/SAT  
CD  
CD-R/TAPE/MD DVD/LD TV/SAT  
DVR/VCR1  
DVR/VCR2  
IN  
2
IN  
3
FRONT  
COAXIAL  
Y
PB  
PR  
Y
PB  
3
PR  
ASSIGNABLE  
OUT  
IN  
CD  
3
)
R
MULTI  
C
ASSIGNABLE  
1
(
1
2
S-VIDEO  
ASSIG-  
NABLE  
1
3
IN  
IN  
IN  
OUT  
OUT  
IN  
OUT  
OUT  
CONTROL  
OUT  
iPod  
IN  
VIDEO  
IN  
AUDIO  
L
IN  
OUT  
IN  
IN  
IN  
IN  
1
(
)
DVD/LD  
Y
R
IN  
2
(
)
DVR/VCR2  
CD  
CD-R/TAPE/MD DVD/LD TV/SAT  
DVR/VCR1  
DVR  
PB  
PR  
COAXIAL  
ASSIGNABLE  
1
2
VSX-LX50  
2
COMPONENT  
VIDEO  
TV  
Y
PB  
PR  
1
2
OPTICAL COAXIAL  
DIGITAL OUT  
OPTICAL  
DIGITAL IN  
COMPONENT  
VIDEO  
1
DVD player  
1
Connect the component video outputs of your  
CD-R, MD,  
DAT, etc.  
source to a set of ASSIGNABLE COMPONENT VIDEO  
inputs.  
Connect using a three-way component video cable.  
1
Connect an optical-type1 digital audio output on  
• 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 56.  
your digital component to the DIGITAL 3 (CD) input.  
Use an optical cable for the connection.  
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 DIGITAL OUT.  
2
Connect the COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jacks to the  
component video inputs on your TV or monitor.  
Use a three-way component video cable.  
Note  
1 • If your digital component only has a coaxial digital output, you can connect it to one of the coaxial inputs on this receiver using a coaxial 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 56).  
• 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 56).  
2 In order to record some digital sources, you must make analog connections as explained in Connecting analog audio sources below.  
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About the WMA9 Pro decoder  
TM  
Connecting a component to the front  
panel inputs  
This unit has an on-board Windows Media Audio 9  
1
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.  
The front panel inputs comprise a composite video jack  
(VIDEO), an S-video jack (S-VIDEO), stereo analog audio  
inputs (AUDIO L/R) and an optical digital audio input  
(DIGITAL). You can use these connections for any kind of  
audio/video 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  
This receiver features two stereo audio-only inputs. One  
of these inputs (CD-R/TAPE/MD) has corresponding  
outputs for use with audio recorders.  
S-VIDEO  
VIDEO INPUT  
AUDIO  
USB  
MCACC  
SETUP MIC  
VIDEO  
L
R
DIGITAL IN  
PUSH  
OPEN  
ANTENNA  
OPTICAL  
S-VIDEO  
VIDEO/GAME INPUT  
AUDIO  
USB  
MCACC  
SETUP MIC  
DIGITAL  
OUT  
IN  
1
VIDEO  
L
R
DIGITAL IN  
PHONES  
SYSTEM  
SETUP  
TUNING/  
STATION  
TUNER  
EDIT  
RETURN  
TONE  
SPEAKERS  
AM LOOP  
L
PRE OUT  
L
COMPONENT VIDEO  
CENTER  
MULTI JOG  
IN  
1
Y
PB  
PR  
Y
PB  
PR  
IN  
2
(
DVR/  
VCR1  
IN  
1
OUT  
)
IN  
2
(
)
TV/SAT  
IN  
2
IN  
3
Y
PB  
PR  
Y
PB  
3
PR  
OUT  
IN  
CD  
3
)
R
SUB  
R
SUR-  
ROUND  
ASSIGNABLE  
1
(
FRONT WOOFER  
S-VIDEO  
ASSIG-  
NABLE  
1
3
HDMI  
IN  
IN  
IN  
OUT  
OUT  
IN  
OUT  
OUT  
IN  
IN  
MONITOR  
OUT  
iPod  
IN  
CONTROL  
OUT  
VIDEO  
IN  
VIDEO OUTPUT  
DIGITAL OUT  
CENTER  
AUDIO  
OUT  
IN  
IN  
IN  
L
L
IN  
(
1
DVD
TV game, video camera, etc.  
R
IN  
2
(
)
DVR/VCR2  
R
CD  
CD-R/TAPE/MD DVD/LD TV/SAT  
DVR/VCR1  
DVR/VCR2  
SUB  
WOOFER  
• Select these inputs by pressing VIDEO/GAME or  
using INPUT SELECT (remote) to select VIDEO/  
GAME.  
FRONT  
COAXIAL  
ASSIGNABLE  
MULTI CH IN  
1
2
VSX-LX50  
OUT  
PLAY  
IN  
REC  
R
L
AUDIO IN/OUT  
Tape deck, etc.  
Connect the analog audio outputs of the source  
component to one of the AUDIO inputs.  
Connect using a stereo RCA/phono jack audio cable.  
• If you’re connecting a tape deck, MD recorder, etc.,  
connect the analog audio outputs (OUT) to the  
analog audio inputs on the recorder.  
Note  
1 • Windows MediaTM 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  
03  
To take full advantage of the receiver’s surround sound  
capabilities connect front, center, surround and  
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 to 16 (please see  
Switching the speaker impedance on page 60 if you plan  
to use speakers with an impedance of less than 8 ).  
surround back 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  
Front  
right  
Front  
left  
Subwoofer  
Center  
LINE LEVEL  
INPUT  
CAUTION  
These speaker terminals carry  
HAZARDOUS LIVE voltage.  
To prevent the risk of electric  
shock when connecting or  
disconnecting the speaker  
cables, disconnect the power  
cord before touching any  
uninsulated parts.  
ANTENNA  
OPTICAL  
DIGITAL  
OUT  
IN  
IN  
1
2
AM LOOP  
L
PRE OUT  
L
COMPONENT VIDEO  
L (Single)  
CENTER  
IN  
1
Y
PB  
PR  
Y
PB  
PR  
(
DVR/  
IN  
1
OUT  
)
VCR1  
IN  
2
(
)
TV/SAT  
IN  
2
IN  
R
SUR- SURROUND  
ROUND BACK  
Y
PB  
PR  
Y
PB  
3
PR  
OUT  
IN  
CD  
3
)
R
SUB  
R
ASSIGNABLE  
1
(
FRONT WOOFER  
S-VIDEO  
ASSIG-  
NABLE  
1
3
HDMI  
IN  
IN  
IN  
OUT  
OUT  
IN  
OUT  
OUT  
IN  
IN  
MONITOR  
OUT  
SPEAKERS  
FRONT  
CONTROL  
OUT  
iPod  
IN  
CENTER  
SURROUND  
SURROUND BACK  
/
A
B
VIDEO  
R
L
R
L
R
L
( )  
Single  
IN  
CENTER  
AUDIO  
L
IN  
OUT  
IN  
IN  
IN  
L
L
L
IN  
1
(
)
DVD/LD  
R
IN  
2
(
)
DVR/VCR2  
SEE INSTRUCTION MANUAL  
SELECTABLE  
R
R
R
CD  
CD-R/TAPE/MD DVD/LD TV/SAT  
DVR/VCR1  
DVR/VCR2  
SUB  
FRONT  
SUR-  
SURROUND  
COAXIAL  
WOOFER  
ROUND BACK  
ASSIGNABLE  
MULTI CH IN  
1
2
VSX-LX50  
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.  
• 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.  
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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 49 provides greater detail  
on alternate speaker setups, such as using speaker  
system B (page 52), bi-amping (page 53) and bi-  
wiring (page 53).  
Front  
left  
Front  
right  
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  
left  
Surround  
right  
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 below).  
90º to 120º  
fig. a  
fig. b  
fig. c  
RS  
LS  
RS  
RS  
LS  
0º to 60º  
LS  
3
SBL  
SBR  
SBL SBR  
SB  
ANTENNA  
fig. A  
fig. B  
5
FM UNBAL 75  
AM LOOP  
• If you have two surround back speakers THX  
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  
SBL  
SBR  
Surround back  
direction giving the best reception.  
• 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  
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.  
MUSICMODE and THX GAMES MODE.  
See also THX Audio Setting on page 48 to make the  
settings that will give you the best sound experience  
when using the Home THX modes (page 27).  
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Connecting external antennas  
To improve FM reception connect an external FM  
antenna to the FM UNBAL 75 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 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.  
• The receiver should be disconnected by removing the  
mains plug from the wall socket when not in regular  
use, e.g., when on vacation.  
For the best possible reception, suspend horizontally  
outdoors.  
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
7
8
9
10  
11  
12  
-
VSX LX50  
PHASE  
CONTROL  
STANDBY/ON  
DIGITAL PRECISION PROCESSING  
EON  
MODE  
PTY  
SEARCH  
LISTENING  
MODE  
SIGNAL SB ch MULTI CH  
SELECT PROCESSING IN  
DVD/LD  
TV/SAT  
DVR/VCR  
1
DVR/VCR  
2
VIDEO/GAME  
CD  
CD  
-R/TAPE/MD  
FM/AM  
USB  
iPod  
HDMI  
MASTER  
VOLUME  
ENTER  
MULTI JOG  
-
S
VIDEO  
VIDEO/GAME INPUT  
AUDIO  
USB  
MCACC  
SETUP MIC  
VIDEO  
L
R
DIGITAL IN  
PHONES  
SYSTEM  
SETUP  
TUNING/  
STATION  
TUNER  
EDIT  
RETURN  
TONE  
SPEAKERS  
MULTI JOG  
13 14  
21  
15  
24  
16  
17  
18  
19  
20  
22  
23  
SYSTEM  
SETUP  
TUNING/  
STATION  
TUNER  
EDIT  
RETURN  
TONE  
SPEAKERS  
MULTI JOG  
1
MULTI JOG dial  
7
DIGITAL PRECISION PROCESSING indicator  
Use the MULTI JOG dial to select various settings and  
Lights to indicate digital processing.  
menu options.  
8
Character display  
2
STANDBY/ON  
See Display on page 23.  
Switches the receiver between on and standby. Power  
indicator lights when the receiver is on.  
9
Remote sensor  
Receives the signals from the remote control (see  
Operating range of remote control unit on page 22).  
3
EON MODE  
Use to search for programs that are broadcasting  
traffic or news information (page 36).  
10 HDMI indicator  
Blinks when connecting an HDMI-equipped component;  
lights when the component is connected (page 51).  
PTY SEARCH  
Use this button to search for RDS program types  
(page 35).  
11 SIGNAL SELECT  
Use to select an input signal (page 29).  
4
LISTENING MODE  
SB ch PROCESSING – Selects the surround back  
channel mode (page 29) or virtual surround back  
mode (page 30).  
Use with the MULTI JOG dial to select the various  
listening modes (page 26).  
MULTI CH IN – Press to select the multichannel  
analog inputs (page 52).  
5
PHASE CONTROL indicator  
Lights when the Phase Control is switched on (page 10).  
12 MASTER VOLUME dial  
13 ENTER  
6
MCACC indicator  
Lights when one of the MCACC presets (page 29) is  
selected.  
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14 PHONES jack  
Use to connect headphones. When the headphones are  
connected, there is no sound output from the speakers.  
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.  
15 Input source buttons  
Press to select an input source.  
• Direct sunlight or fluorescent light is shining onto the  
remote sensor.  
16 VIDEO/GAME INPUT  
See Connecting a component to the front panel inputs on  
page 16.  
• The receiver is located near a device that is emitting  
infrared rays.  
• The receiver is operated simultaneously with another  
infrared remote control unit.  
17 USB interface  
Connect a USB audio device for playback (see Using the  
USB interface on page 32).  
18 MCACC SETUP MIC jack  
Use to connect the supplied microphone.  
19 SYSTEM SETUP  
Press to access the System Setup menu (see page 37).  
30  
30  
20 RETURN  
D
Press to confirm and exit the current menu screen.  
21 TONE  
Press this button to access the bass and treble controls,  
which you can then adjust with the MULTI JOG dial  
(page 31).  
7 m  
22 TUNING/STATION  
Use to find radio frequencies and to select preset stations  
(page 34).  
23 TUNER EDIT  
Use with the MULTI JOG dial to memorize and name  
stations for recall (page 34).  
24 SPEAKERS  
Use to change the speaker system (page 52).  
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Display  
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10  
11  
12  
PHASE CONTROL DNR  
TUNED RDS  
2
DIGITAL  
DTS  
2HD  
WMA9 Pro  
AUTO  
PCM  
L
C
S
R
DIALOG E ATT OVER STEREO EON  
SL  
SR  
MONO  
DSD PCM  
SOUND Hi-Bit/Sampling  
S.RTRV  
V.SB  
dB  
HDMI  
SBL SB SBR  
LFE  
DIGITAL  
ANALOG  
SR+  
[ 1 ] [ 2 ]  
HDMI  
STREAM DIRECT  
Neo : 6  
THX ADV.SURROUND  
STEREO  
2
PRO LOGIC  
STANDARD  
AB  
SP  
SLEEP  
13  
14  
15  
16 17  
18  
19  
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SIGNAL indicators  
MONO – Lights when the mono mode is set using  
Light to indicate the currently selected input signal.  
the MPX button.  
AUTO lights when the receiver is set to select the input  
signal automatically (page 29).  
10 EON RDS indicators  
/
EON – Lights when the EON mode is set (flashes  
during EON reception). The indicator lights when  
the current station carries the EON service (page 36).  
2
Program format indicators  
These change according to which channels are active in  
digital sources.  
L – Left front channel  
RDS – Lights when an RDS broadcast is received  
(page 35).  
C – Center channel  
R – Right front channel  
SL – Left surround channel  
S – Surround channel (mono)  
SR – Right surround channel  
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)  
11 Master volume level  
12 SR+  
Lights when the SR+ mode is switched on (page 55).  
13 STREAM DIRECT  
Lights when Direct / Pure Direct is selected (page 28).  
14 Speaker indicators  
Indicate the current speaker system,  
A
and/or  
B
(page 52).  
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Digital format indicators  
15 Listening mode indicators  
Light when a signal encoded in the corresponding format  
is detected (DSDPCM lights during the DSD (Direct  
Stream Digital) to PCM conversion with SACDs).  
THX – Lights when a Home THX mode is selected.  
ADV. SURROUND – Lights when an Advanced  
Surround mode has been selected (page 27).  
4
S.RTRV  
Lights when the Sound Retriever is switched on (page 31)  
.
STEREO – Lights when the stereo mode is selected  
(page 28).  
5
SOUND  
STANDARD – Lights when a Standard Surround  
mode is switched on (see Listening in surround  
sound on page 26).  
Lights when any of the Midnight, Loudness or tone  
controls feature is selected (page 31).  
6
PHASE CONTROL  
16 SLEEP  
Lights when the Phase Control is switched on (page 10).  
Lights when the receiver is in sleep mode (page 60).  
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Sound processing indicators  
Light according to the active AV parameter(s) (page 58).  
17 Matrix decoding format indicators  
2PRO LOGIC IIx – This lights to indicate 2 Pro  
Logic II / 2 Pro Logic IIx decoding (page 26).  
OVER lights to indicate that the level of an analog source  
is too high. ATT lights when you use the attenuator  
(ANALOG ATT) to reduce it.  
Neo:6 – When one of the Neo:6 modes of the receiver  
is on, this lights to indicate Neo:6 processing  
(page 26).  
8
V.SB  
Lights during Virtual surround back processing (page 30)  
.
18 Character display  
Displays various system information.  
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TUNER indicators  
TUNED – Lights when a broadcast is being received.  
19 HDMI connection indicators  
Light to indicate the HDMI input currently selected.  
STEREO – Lights when a stereo FM broadcast is  
being received in auto stereo mode.  
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Controls and displays  
Remote control  
04  
3
Input source buttons  
Press to select control of other components (see  
Controlling the rest of your system on page 62).  
4
Number buttons and other receiver/component  
SYSTEM OFF  
SOURCE  
INPUT  
RECEIVER  
SELECT  
controls  
12  
13  
1
2
Use the number buttons to directly select a radio  
frequency (page 34) or the tracks on a CD, DVD, etc.  
DISC (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:  
USB  
DVR 2  
DVD  
TV  
DVR 1  
TV CTRL  
RECEIVER  
SLEEP – Use to put the receiver in sleep mode and  
select the amount of time before sleep (page 60).  
CD-R/TAPE  
HDMI 2  
CD  
3
4
iPod  
HDMI 1 TUNER  
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SLEEP  
S.RETRIEVER  
DIMMER  
ANALOG  
ATT  
S.RETRIEVER – Press to restore CD quality sound to  
compressed audio sources (page 31).  
SR+  
MIDNIGHT/  
LOUDNESS  
ANALOG ATT – Attenuates (lowers) the level of an  
analog input signal to prevent distortion (page 60).  
DIALOG  
E
D.ACCESS  
CLASS  
DISC  
+10  
SR+ – Switches the SR+ mode on/off (page 55).  
ENTER  
AV PARAMETER  
TOP MENU  
CH LEVEL  
MENU  
DIMMER – Dims or brightens the display (page 60).  
TUNE  
5
6
ST  
ST  
T.EDIT  
MIDNIGHT/LOUDNESS – Use Midnight when  
listening to movie soundtracks at low volume. Use  
Loudness to boost the bass and treble at low volume  
(page 31).  
ENTER  
SETUP  
RETURN  
TUNE  
BAND  
VOL  
PTY SEARCH  
GUIDE  
TV CONTROL  
INPUT  
TV CH  
TV VOL  
MPX  
15  
16  
7
8
SELECT  
DIALOG E – Use to make dialog stand out when  
watching TV or a movie (page 31).  
REC  
A
B
Press TUNER first to access:  
MUTE  
EON  
REC STOP JUKEBOX  
C
D
E
D.ACCESS – After pressing, you can access a radio  
station directly using the number buttons (page 34).  
AUDIO SUBTITLE  
DISP  
HDD  
CH  
DVD  
CH  
PHOTO  
STEREO/  
F.S.SURR  
CLASS – Switches between the three banks (classes)  
of radio station presets (page 34).  
STATUS SIGNAL SEL  
SB ch  
9
10  
17  
18  
MULTI OPE  
SHIFT  
THX  
STANDARD ADV.SURR  
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Tuner/component control buttons/SETUP  
PHASE  
MCACC  
S.DIRECT  
These button controls can be accessed after you have  
selected the corresponding input source button (DVD,  
DVR1, TV, etc.). The BAND, T.EDIT and PTY SEARCH  
tuner controls are explained from page 34. Press  
RECEIVER first to access the following controls:  
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RECEIVER  
The remote has been conveniently color-coded according  
to component control using the following system (press  
the corresponding input source button to access):  
AV PARAMETER – Use to access the AV options  
(page 58).  
SETUP – Use to access the System Setup menu  
(page 37).  
Green – Receiver controls (see below)  
Red – DVD controls (page 66)  
CH LEVEL – Press repeatedly to select a channel,  
Blue – Tuner controls (page 34)  
Yellow – iPod controls (page 49)  
White – Other controls (page 66)  
then use / to adjust the level (page 48).  
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).  
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RECEIVER  
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 (TUNE/ST) /ENTER  
This switches between standby and on for this receiver.  
Use the arrow buttons when setting up your surround  
sound system (page 37) and the AV options (page 58).  
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 34).  
2
INPUT SELECT  
Use to select the input source (use SHIFT for INPUT  
SELECT ).  
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TV CONTROL buttons  
SYS OFF – See Multi Operation and System Off on  
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 62 for more on this).  
page 64.  
DIRECT F – See Direct function on page 64.  
RENAME – See Renaming input source names on  
page 64.  
ERASE – See Erasing one of the remote control button  
settings on page 63.  
TV– Use to turn on/off the power of the TV.  
TV VOL +/– – Use to adjust the volume on your TV.  
INPUT SELECT – Use to select the TV input signal.  
TV CH +/– – Use to select channels.  
RESET – See Resetting the remote control presets on  
page 63.  
READ ID – See Confirming preset codes on page 63.  
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Component control buttons  
14 RECEIVER  
The main buttons (, , etc.) are used to control a  
component after you have selected it using the input  
source buttons.  
Switches the remote to control the receiver (used to  
select the green commands above the number buttons  
(ANALOG ATT, etc.)). Also use this button to set up  
surround sound (page 8, page 37).  
The controls above these buttons can be accessed after  
you have selected the corresponding input source button  
(for example DVD, DVR1 or TV). The following controls  
can be accessed when listening to the built-in tuner:  
15 VOL +/–  
Use to set the listening volume.  
16 MUTE  
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 34).  
Mutes the sound or restores the sound if it has been  
muted (adjusting the volume also restores the sound).  
17 Receiver controls  
DISP – Switches between named station presets and  
radio frequencies (page 35). Also used to display  
RDS information (page 35).  
SIGNAL SEL – Use to select an input signal (page 29).  
SB ch – Use to select the surround/virtual back  
channel mode (page 29).  
EON – Use to search for programs that are  
broadcasting traffic or news information (page 36).  
STEREO/F.S.SURR – Switches between the stereo  
playback mode (page 28) and the Front Stage  
Surround Advance mode (page 28).  
9
STATUS  
Press to check selected receiver settings (page 60).  
THX – Press to select a Home THX listening mode  
(page 27).  
10 MULTI OPE  
Use this button to perform multi operations (page 64).  
STANDARD – Press for Standard decoding and to  
switch between the various 2 Pro Logic IIx and  
Neo:6 options (page 26).  
11 SHIFT  
Press to access the controls outlined in white boxes (for  
example, INPUT SELECT  
selected input source in the remote control LCD.  
), or to display the currently  
ADV.SURR – Use to switch between the various  
surround modes (page 27).  
12 SOURCE  
Press to turn on/off other components connected to the  
receiver (see page 62 for more on this).  
18 PHASE – Press to switch on/off Phase Control  
(page 10).  
MCACC – Press to switch between MCACC presets  
(page 29).  
13 Character display (LCD)  
This display shows information when transmitting  
control signals.  
S.DIRECT – Press to select the Auto Surround mode  
(page 26) or the Stream Direct mode (page 28).  
Stream Direct playback bypasses the tone controls  
and any other signal processing for the most  
accurate reproduction of a source (page 28).  
The following commands are shown when you’re setting  
the remote to control other components (see Controlling  
the rest of your system on page 62):  
SETUP – Indicates the setup mode, from which you  
choose the options below.  
PRESET – See Selecting preset codes directly on  
page 62.  
LEARNING See Programming signals from other  
remote controls on page 62.  
MULTI OP – See Multi Operation and System Off on  
page 64.  
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Chapter 5:  
Listening to your system  
Important  
Listening in surround sound  
• 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 77 for more on this.  
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.  
If you connected surround back speakers, see also Using  
surround back channel processing on page 29.  
Tip  
Standard surround sound  
• The listening modes described below can also be  
selected using the front panel controls. Simply press  
LISTENING MODE repeatedly to access the modes  
you want, then use the MULTI JOG to select a  
particular listening mode (after five seconds the  
mode is automatically set).  
The following modes provide basic surround sound for  
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stereo and multichannel sources.  
PHOTO  
STEREO/  
STATUS SIGNAL SEL  
SB ch  
F.S.SURR  
MULTI OPE  
SHIFT  
THX  
STANDARD ADV.SURR  
PHASE  
MCACC  
S.DIRECT  
RECEIVER  
Auto playback  
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  
While listening to a source, press STANDARD.  
If necessary, press repeatedly to select a listening mode.  
• If the source is Dolby Digital, DTS, or Dolby Surround  
encoded, the proper decoding format will  
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multichannel or stereo playback as necessary.  
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STEREO/  
automatically be selected and shows in the display.  
STATUS SIGNAL SEL  
SB ch  
F.S.SURR  
MULTI OPE  
SHIFT  
THX  
STANDARD ADV.SURR  
With two channel sources, you can select from:  
PHASE  
MCACC  
S.DIRECT  
2 Pro Logic IIx MOVIE – Up to 7.1 channel sound,  
especially suited to movie sources  
2 Pro Logic IIx MUSIC – Up to 7.1 channel sound,  
RECEIVER  
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especially suited to music sources  
While listening to a source, press S.DIRECT2 for  
auto playback of a source.  
2 Pro Logic IIx GAME – Up to 7.1 channel sound,  
especially suited to video games  
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 – 4.1 channel surround sound (sound  
from the surround speakers is mono)  
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  
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 or select the multichannel analog inputs.  
2 For more options using this button, see Using Stream Direct on page 28.  
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 29) is switched OFF, or the surround back speakers are set to NO (this happens automatically if the Surround  
back speaker setting on page 39 is set to anything but Normal (SB)), 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: Center Width, Dimension,  
and Panorama. See Setting the AV options on page 58 to adjust them.  
6 When listening to 2-channel sources in Neo:6 Music mode, you can also adjust the center image effect (see Setting the AV options on page 58).  
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2 Pro Logic IIx MOVIE – See above (only available  
when you’re using two surround back speakers)  
THX Surround EX – Allows you to hear 6.1 or 7.1  
channel playback with 5.1 channel sources  
2 Pro Logic IIx MUSIC – See above  
THX Select2 CINEMA – Allows you to hear 7.1  
channel playback with 5.1 channel sources  
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 MUSICMODE – Allows you to hear 7.1 channel  
playback with 5.1 channel sources  
THX GAMES MODE – Allows you to hear 7.1 channel  
DTS-ES – Allows you to hear 6.1 channel playback  
playback from the output of a video game console  
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.  
PHOTO  
STEREO/  
STATUS SIGNAL SEL  
SB ch  
F.S.SURR  
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 29 for more on this).  
MULTI OPE  
SHIFT  
THX  
STANDARD ADV.SURR  
PHASE  
MCACC  
S.DIRECT  
RECEIVER  
PHOTO  
STEREO/  
STATUS SIGNAL SEL  
SB ch  
F.S.SURR  
MULTI OPE  
SHIFT  
THX  
STANDARD ADV.SURR  
Press ADV.SURR repeatedly to select a listening  
PHASE  
MCACC  
S.DIRECT  
mode.3  
ACTION – Designed for action movies with dynamic  
soundtracks  
RECEIVER  
SCI-FI – Designed for science fiction with lots of  
special effects  
Press THX (  
HOME THX) to select a listening mode.1  
With two channel sources, press THX repeatedly to select  
a matrix-decoding process for the THX CINEMA mode  
(see Listening in surround sound above for an  
explanation of each process):  
DRAMA – Designed for movies with lots of dialog  
MONOFILM – Creates surround sound from mono  
soundtracks  
ENT. SHOW – Suitable for musical sources  
2 Pro Logic IIx MOVIE+THX  
2 PRO LOGIC+THX  
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EXPANDED – Creates an extra wide stereo field  
TV SURROUND – Provides surround sound for both  
mono and stereo TV sources  
Neo:6 CINEMA+THX  
THX GAMES MODE  
ADVANCED GAME – Suitable for video games  
SPORTS – Suitable for sports programs  
With multichannel sources, press THX  
repeatedly to select from:  
(
HOME THX  
)
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CLASSICAL – Gives a large concert hall-type sound  
THX CINEMA – Gives you cinema-quality sound from  
your home theatre system using all the speakers in  
your setup  
ROCK/POP – Creates a live concert sound for rock  
and/or pop music  
UNPLUGGED – Suitable for acoustic music sources  
2 Pro Logic IIx MOVIE+THX – Especially suited to  
movie sources, this allows you to hear 7.1 channel  
playback with 5.1 channel sources  
ExtendedSTEREO – Gives multichannel sound to a  
stereo source, using all of your speakers  
Note  
1 You can’t use the THX modes when headphones are connected.  
2 If you only have one surround back speaker connected, 2 Pro Logic IIx MOVIE+THX, THX Select2 CINEMA, THX MUSICMODE and THX GAMES  
MODE are not available.  
3 • Depending on the source and the sound mode you have selected, you may not get sound from the surround back speakers in your setup. For more on  
this, refer to Using surround back channel processing on page 29.  
• If you press ADV.SURR when the headphones are connected, the PhonesSurround mode will automatically be selected.  
4 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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PhonesSurround – When listening through  
headphones, you can still get the effect of overall  
surround.  
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.  
F.S.SURR WIDE – Use to provide a surround sound  
Tip  
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effect to a wider area than FOCUS mode.  
• When an Advanced Surround listening mode is  
selected, the effect level can be adjusted using the  
EFFECT parameter in Setting the AV options on  
page 58.  
FOCUS position (Recommend)  
WIDE position  
Front left  
speaker  
Front right  
speaker  
Front left  
speaker  
Front right  
speaker  
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  
multichannel sources are downmixed to stereo.  
Using Stream Direct  
PHOTO  
STEREO/  
STATUS SIGNAL SEL  
SB ch  
F.S.SURR  
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 80).  
MULTI OPE  
SHIFT  
THX  
STANDARD ADV.SURR  
PHASE  
MCACC  
S.DIRECT  
RECEIVER  
PHOTO  
STEREO/  
STATUS SIGNAL SEL  
SB ch  
F.S.SURR  
While listening to a source, press STEREO/F.S.SURR  
MULTI OPE  
SHIFT  
THX  
STANDARD ADV.SURR  
for stereo playback.  
PHASE  
MCACC  
S.DIRECT  
Press repeatedly to switch between:  
STEREO – The audio is heard with your surround  
settings and you can still use the Midnight,  
Loudness, and Tone functions.  
RECEIVER  
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While listening to a source, press S.DIRECT  
SURR STREAM DIRECT to select the mode you want.  
Check the digital format indicators in the front panel  
display to see how the source is being processed.  
(AUTO  
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.  
AUTO SURROUND – See Auto playback on page 26.  
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, and any sound delay and  
hi-bit/hi-sampling settings. You will hear sources  
according to the number of channels in the signal.  
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.  
PHOTO  
STEREO/  
STATUS SIGNAL SEL  
SB ch  
F.S.SURR  
PURE DIRECT – Analog sources are heard without  
any digital processing. No sound is output from the  
Second Zone in this mode.  
MULTI OPE  
SHIFT  
THX  
STANDARD ADV.SURR  
PHASE  
MCACC  
S.DIRECT  
RECEIVER  
While listening to a source, press STEREO/F.S.SURR  
to select Front Stage Surround Advance modes.  
STEREO – See Listening in stereo above for more on  
this.  
Note  
1 When using F.S.SURR WIDE, a better effect can be obtained if Auto MCACC Setup is performed. For more on this, refer to Automatically setting up for  
surround sound (Auto MCACC) on page 8.  
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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.  
Selecting MCACC presets  
• 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).  
Using surround back channel processing  
• Default setting: SBch ON  
PHOTO  
STEREO/  
STATUS SIGNAL SEL  
SB ch  
F.S.SURR  
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).  
MULTI OPE  
SHIFT  
THX  
STANDARD ADV.SURR  
PHASE  
MCACC  
S.DIRECT  
RECEIVER  
While listening to a source, press MCACC.  
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Press repeatedly to select one of the six MCACC presets  
or to switch calibration off. See Data Management on  
page 45 to check and manage your current settings.  
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)).  
Choosing the input signal  
PHOTO  
STEREO/  
STATUS SIGNAL SEL  
SB ch  
F.S.SURR  
You need to hook up a component to both analog and  
digital inputs on the receiver to select between input  
MULTI OPE  
SHIFT  
THX  
STANDARD ADV.SURR  
PHASE  
MCACC  
S.DIRECT  
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signals.  
PHOTO  
STEREO/  
STATUS SIGNAL SEL  
SB ch  
F.S.SURR  
RECEIVER  
MULTI OPE  
SHIFT  
THX  
STANDARD ADV.SURR  
PHASE  
MCACC  
S.DIRECT  
Press SB ch (SB ch PROCESSING) repeatedly to cycle  
the surround back channel options.  
Each press cycles through the options as follows:  
RECEIVER  
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)  
Press SIGNAL SEL (SIGNAL SELECT) to select the  
input signal corresponding to the source component.  
Each press cycles through the options as follows:  
SBch AUTO – Automatically switches to 6.1 or 7.1  
decoding for 6.1 encoded sources (for example,  
Dolby Digital EX or DTS-ES)  
AUTO – This is the default setting. The receiver  
selects the first available signal in the following order:  
DIGITAL; ANALOG.  
SBch OFF – Maximum 5.1 playback  
ANALOG – Selects an analog signal.  
DIGITAL – Selects an optical or coaxial digital signal.  
4
HDMI – Selects an HDMI signal.  
5
PCM – Only PCM signals are output.  
Note  
1 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 8 or Automatic MCACC (Expert) on page 37, either of which you should  
have already completed.  
2 You can’t use these settings when MULTI CH IN is selected, and they have no effect when headphones are connected.  
3 • This receiver can only play back Dolby Digital, PCM (32 kHz to 96 kHz), DTS (including DTS 96 kHz/24 bit) and WMA9 Pro digital signal formats. With  
other digital signal formats, set to ANALOG (the MULTI CH IN, TUNER and USB input functions are all fixed to ANALOG).  
• You may get digital noise when a LD or CD player compatible with DTS is playing an analog signal. To prevent noise, make the proper digital connections  
(page 15) 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.  
4 When the HDMI option in Setting the AV options on page 58 is set to THROUGH, the sound will be heard through your TV, not from this receiver.  
5 • 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.  
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05  
Press SB ch (SB ch PROCESSING) repeatedly to cycle  
Using the Virtual Surround Back mode  
When you’re not using surround back speakers,  
the virtual surround back channel options.  
Each press cycles through the options as follows:  
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  
VirtualSB ON – Virtual Surround Back is always used  
(for example, on 5.1 encoded material)  
VirtualSB AUTO – Virtual Surround Back is  
automatically applied to 6.1 encoded sources (for  
example, Dolby Digital EX or DTS-ES)  
1
to 6.1 encoded sources like Dolby Digital EX or DTS-ES.  
VirtualSB OFF – Virtual Surround Back mode is  
switched off  
The table indicates when you will hear the virtual  
surround back channel (ì=Virtual surround back  
channel is active).  
Standard / THX  
SBch  
Processing /  
Virtual SB  
mode  
Advanced  
Type of source  
Stereo sources  
surround  
Multichannel  
sources  
2Pro Logic IIx  
2Pro Logic  
Neo:6  
Dolby Digital EX/DTS-ES 5.1 ch sources with  
6.1 ch flagged  
ON  
AUTO  
ON  
ì
ì
ì
ì
ì
ì
ì
Dolby Digital/DTS and DVD-Audio 5.1 ch  
sources  
c
AUTO  
ì
a
Dolby Digital/DTS/PCM and DVD-Audio stereo  
sources  
ON  
AUTO  
ON  
ì
ì
ì
ì
ì
ì
ì
ì
ì
ì
b
ì
a
Analog 2-channel (stereo) sources  
ì
ì
b
AUTO  
ON  
ì
d
DTS-HD Master Audio/DTS-HD/Dolby Digital  
Plus/Dolby TrueHD/WMA9 Pro encoded and  
PCM 6.1 ch/7.1 ch sources  
ì
ì
ì
ì
ì
ì
ì
ì
ì
d
d
d
d
d
d
d
AUTO  
ON  
ì
ì
Dolby Digital Plus/Dolby TrueHD/WMA9 Pro  
(44.1 kHz/48 kHz) encoded and PCM 5.1 ch  
sources  
c
AUTO  
ON  
ì
c
DTS-HD Master Audio/DTS-HD/  
DTS-EXPRESS/WMA9 Pro (88.2 kHz/96 kHz)  
encoded 5.1 ch sources  
ì
c
AUTO  
ON  
ì
a
Dolby Digital Plus/Dolby TrueHD/WMA9 Pro  
(44.1 kHz/48 kHz) encoded stereo sources  
ì
ì
b
AUTO  
ì
DTS-HD Master Audio/DTS-HD/  
DTS-EXPRESS/WMA9 Pro (88.2 kHz/96 kHz)  
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 MUSICMODE or THX GAMES MODE is selected.  
d.Advanced surround mode may not be available depending on the input signal.  
Note  
1 • 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 or Stream Direct mode is selected.  
• You can only use the Virtual Surround Back mode if the surround speakers are on and the Surr Back setting is set to NO in the Speaker Setting on  
page 46.  
• Depending on the input signal and the listening mode, the Virtual Surround Back mode may not be effective.  
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05  
Using Midnight and Loudness  
The Midnight listening feature allows you to hear  
effective surround sound of movies at low volume levels.  
The effect automatically adjusts according to the volume  
at which you’re listening. The Loudness listening feature  
can be used to get good bass and treble from music  
sources at low volume levels.  
Press RECEIVER then press MIDNIGHT/LOUDNESS  
to switch between MIDNIGHT, LOUDNESS, and OFF.  
Using the Sound Retriever  
When audio data is removed during the WMA/MP3/  
MPEG-4 AAC compression process, sound quality often  
suffers from an uneven sound image. The Sound  
Retriever feature employs new DSP technology that  
helps bring CD quality sound back to compressed 2-  
channel audio by restoring sound pressure and  
smoothing jagged artifacts left over after compression.  
Press RECEIVER then press S.RETRIEVER (SOUND  
RETRIEVER) to switch the sound retriever on or off.  
Enhancing dialog  
• Default setting: OFF  
The Dialog Enhancement feature localizes dialog in the  
center channel to make it stand out from other  
background sounds in a TV or movie soundtrack.  
Press RECEIVER then press DIALOG E to switch  
dialog enhancement on or off.  
Using the tone controls  
Depending on what you are listening to, you may want to  
adjust the bass or treble using the front panel tone  
1
control.  
1
Press TONE to select the frequency you want to  
adjust.  
Press to switch between BASS and TREBLE.  
2
Use the MULTI JOG dial to change the amount of  
bass or treble as necessary.  
The bass and treble can be adjusted from –6 to +6 (dB).  
• Wait about five seconds for your changes to be input  
automatically.  
Note  
1 The tone controls are only available when the stereo mode or the Front Stage Surround Advance mode is selected (except when STEREO is selected using  
AUTO SURROUND).  
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USB playback  
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Chapter 6:  
USB playback  
Using the USB interface  
Basic playback controls  
1
The following table shows the basic controls on the  
remote for USB playback.  
It is possible to listen to two-channel audio using the  
USB interface on the front of this receiver. Connect a  
2
USB mass storage device as shown below.  
Button What it does  
1
2
Switch on the receiver and your TV.  
Press USB SHIFT+DVD) to switch to the USB input.  
Starts normal playback.  
Pauses/unpauses playback.  
(
No USB appears in the OSD.  
ꢂ/ꢃ Press and hold during playback to start  
scanning.  
3
3
Connect your USB device.  
ꢄ/ꢅ Press to skip to previous/next track.  
The USB terminal is located on the front panel.  
Press repeatedly to switch between Repeat  
Folder, Repeat One and Repeat All.  
-
S
VIDEO  
VIDEO/GAME INPUT  
AUDIO  
USB  
MCACC  
SETUP MIC  
VIDEO  
L
R
DIGITAL IN  
PHONES  
SYSTEM  
SETUP  
TUNING/  
STATION  
TUNER  
EDIT  
RETURN  
TONE  
SPEAKERS  
MULTI JOG  
Press repeatedly to switch between Shuffle On  
and Shuffle Off.  
DISP  
Press repeatedly to change the song playback  
information displayed in the front panel display.  
This receiver  
USB mass  
storage device  
ꢂ/ꢃ  
During playback, press to skip to previous/next  
track; when browsing, press to move to  
previous/next levels.  
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  
playback starts automatically.  
TOP  
MENU  
Press to select the ROOT folder list; when  
browsing a ROOT folder list, press to switch the  
ROOT folder list to the playback screen.  
4
Folder/File number  
RETURN Press to switch the playback screen to the  
folder/file list; when browsing a folder/file list,  
press to return to the previous level.  
USB  
FLD004TRK0001  
MP3  
File format  
Repeat or Shuffle  
Song name  
Play  
Relax Your Body  
Kevin Jackson  
We are all one  
Artist name  
Album name  
128Kbps  
0:01  
List  
Elapsed time  
Bit rate  
Selecting a file from the folder/file list  
for playback  
You can also select and play back your favorite file from  
the folder/file list displayed in the OSD. For details, see  
Selecting a file from the folder/file list for playback below.  
The folder/file list displays folders and files stored on your  
USB device hierarchically. You can select and play back  
a file of your choice by using ꢀ/ꢁ/ꢂ/ꢃ and ENTER.  
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 unit 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 #.  
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1
Press RETURN to display the folder/file list for the  
AAC (MPEG-4 Advanced Audio Coding) – Sampling  
rates: 8 kHz to 48 kHz; Bit rates: 16 kbps to 384 kbps  
(128 kbps or higher recommended); File extension:  
.m4a; Apple lossless encoding: No  
USB device connected.  
USB  
USB We are all one  
Play  
MP3/VBR  
[
[
[
[
[
]
]
]
]
]
R e l a x Yo u r B o d y  
T h e C o l o r o f L i f e  
A i n ' t T h a n g W r o n g  
O h M y G o d  
Relax Your Body  
Kevin Jackson  
We are all one  
Other compatibility information  
Wa t c h a N e e d  
• VBR (variable bit rate) MP3/WMA/MPEG-4 AAC  
128Kbps  
0:15  
List  
1
playback: Yes  
Enter  
Return  
• DRM (Digital Rights Management) protection  
compatible: Yes (DRM-protected audio files will not  
play in this receiver).  
2
Press / to select the file you want to play back,  
and then press ENTER to confirm your selection.  
• Press RETURN to switch to the upper hierarchy of the  
current folder or file.  
About MPEG-4 AAC  
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 unit plays back AAC files encoded by iTunes  
bearing the extension ‘.m4a’. DRM-protected files will  
• To switch to the previous/next folder or file within the  
current hierarchy, press /.  
Important  
®
If a USB ERR message lights in the display, try following  
the points below:  
not play, and files encoded with some versions of  
®
Error  
What it means  
iTunes may not play.  
The power requirements of the USB device  
are too high for this receiver.  
Apple and iTunes are trademarks of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S.  
and other countries.  
USB ERR1  
USB ERR2 The USB device is incompatible.  
About WMA  
USB ERR3 See USB interface on page 72 for more on this  
error message.  
• Switch the receiver off, then on again.  
• Reconnect the USB device with the receiver switched  
off.  
TM  
The Windows Media logo printed on the box indicates  
• Select another input source (like DVD/CD), then  
switch back to USB.  
that this receiver can playback Windows Media Audio  
content.  
• Use a dedicated AC adapter (supplied with the  
device) for USB power.  
WMA is an acronym for Windows Media Audio and refers  
to an audio compression technology developed by  
Microsoft Corporation. This unit plays back WMA files  
If this doesn’t remedy the problem, it is likely your USB  
device is incompatible.  
TM  
encoded using Windows Media Player bearing the  
extension ‘.wma’. Note that DRM-protected files will not  
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:  
play, and files encoded with some versions of Windows  
TM  
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.  
About DRM  
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  
DRM (digital rights management) copy protection is a  
technology designed to prevent unauthorized copying by  
restricting playback, etc. of compressed audio files on  
devices other than the PC (or other recording equipment)  
used to record it. For detailed information, please see the  
instruction manuals or help files that came with your PC  
and/or software.  
WMA (Windows Media Audio) – Sampling rates:  
8 kHz / 48 kHz; Bit rates: 5 kbps to 384 kbps (128 kbps  
or higher recommended); File extension: .wma;  
WMA9 Pro and WMA lossless encoding: No  
Note  
1 Note that in some cases playback time will not be displayed correctly.  
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Using the tuner  
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Chapter 7:  
Using the tuner  
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.  
Listening to the radio  
The following steps show you how to tune in to FM and  
AM radio broadcasts using the automatic (search) and  
manual (step) tuning functions. If you already know the  
frequency of the station you want, see Tuning directly to a  
station below. Once you are tuned to a station you can  
memorize the frequency for recall later—see Saving  
station presets on page 34 for more on how to do this.  
1
Press the TUNER button to select the tuner.  
2
Use the BAND button to change the band (FM or  
AM), if necessary.  
Each press switches the band between FM and AM.  
SYSTEM OFF  
SOURCE  
INPUT  
RECEIVER  
3
4
Press D.ACCESS (Direct Access).  
DIALOG  
+10  
E
SELECT  
REC  
A
B
MUTE  
D.ACCESS  
CLASS  
ENTER  
DISC  
MPX  
EON  
REC STOP JUKEBOX  
C
D
E
Use the number buttons to enter the frequency of  
AV PARAMETER  
TOP MENU  
CH LEVEL  
MENU  
AUDIO SUBTITLE  
DISP  
HDD  
CH  
DVD  
CH  
the radio station.  
For example, to tune to 106.00 (FM), press 1, 0, 6, 0, 0.  
TUNE  
PHOTO  
ST  
ST  
T.EDIT  
STEREO/  
F.S.SURR  
STATUS SIGNAL SEL  
SB ch  
ENTER  
SETUP  
RETURN  
USB  
DVR  
2
MULTI OPE  
SHIFT  
THX  
STANDARD ADV.SURR  
TUNE  
PTY SEARCH  
GUIDE  
BAND  
DVD  
TV  
DVR  
CD  
1
TV CTRL  
RECEIVER  
If you make a mistake halfway through, press D.ACCESS  
twice to cancel the frequency and start over.  
TV CONTROL  
PHASE  
MCACC  
S.DIRECT  
CD-R/TAPE  
iPod  
HDMI  
2
HDMI  
1
TUNER  
INPUT  
SELECT  
TV VOL  
TV CH  
VOL  
1
2
Press the TUNER button to select the tuner.  
Use the BAND button to change the band (FM or  
Saving station presets  
AM), if necessary.  
Each press switches the band between FM and AM.  
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 page 34) is  
also stored.  
3
Tune to a station.  
There are three ways to do this:  
Automatic tuning  
To search for stations in the currently selected band,  
press and hold TUNE / for about a second. The  
receiver will start searching for the next station,  
stopping when it has found one. Repeat to search for  
other stations.  
SYSTEM OFF  
INPUT  
RECEIVER  
SOURCE  
DIALOG  
+10  
E
SELECT  
REC  
A
B
MUTE  
D.ACCESS  
CLASS  
ENTER  
DISC  
MPX  
EON  
REC STOP JUKEBOX  
C
D
E
AV PARAMETER  
TOP MENU  
CH LEVEL  
MENU  
AUDIO SUBTITLE  
DISP  
HDD  
CH  
DVD  
CH  
Manual tuning  
To change the frequency one step at a time, press  
TUNE /.  
TUNE  
PHOTO  
ST  
ST  
T.EDIT  
STEREO/  
F.S.SURR  
STATUS SIGNAL SEL  
SB ch  
ENTER  
SETUP  
RETURN  
USB  
DVR  
2
MULTI OPE  
SHIFT  
THX  
STANDARD ADV.SURR  
TUNE  
PTY SEARCH  
GUIDE  
BAND  
DVD  
TV  
DVR  
CD  
1
TV CTRL  
RECEIVER  
TV CONTROL  
PHASE  
MCACC  
S.DIRECT  
CD-R/TAPE  
iPod  
HDMI  
2
HDMI  
1
TUNER  
INPUT  
SELECT  
High speed tuning  
TV VOL  
TV CH  
VOL  
Press and hold TUNE / for high speed tuning.  
Release the button at the frequency you want.  
1
Tune to a station you want to memorize.  
See Listening to the radio on page 34 for more on this.  
Improving FM stereo sound  
2
Press T.EDIT (TUNER EDIT).  
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.  
The display shows STATION MEMORY, then a blinking  
memory class.  
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.  
4
Press ENTER.  
After pressing ENTER, the preset class and number stop  
blinking and the receiver stores the station.  
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Naming station presets  
For easier identification, you can name your station  
presets.  
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.  
1
Choose the station preset you want to name.  
See Listening to station presets below for how to do this.  
2
Press T.EDIT (TUNER EDIT).  
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.  
The display shows STATION NAME, then a blinking  
cursor at the first character position.  
3
Input the name you want.  
1
You can search the following program types:  
Choose from the following characters for a name up to  
four characters long.  
NEWS – News  
FINANCE – Stock market  
AFFAIRS – Current Affairs reports, commerce,  
INFO – General Information trading, etc.  
ABCDEFGHIJKLMNOPQRSTUVWXYZ  
abcdefghijklmnopqrstuvwxyz  
0123456789  
SPORT – Sport  
EDUCATE – Educational  
CHILDREN – Programs for  
children  
DRAMA – Radio plays, etc. SOCIAL – Social affairs  
CULTURE – National or  
regional culture, theater,  
etc.  
SCIENCE – Science and  
technology  
RELIGION – Programs  
concerning religion  
PHONE IN – Public  
expressing their views by  
phone  
!”#$%&’()+,–./:;<=>?@[ \ ]^_{|} ˜ [space]  
• Use the ST / buttons (remote) to select  
characters.  
VARIED – Usually talk-  
based material, such as  
quiz shows or interviews.  
POP M – Pop music  
ROCK M – Rock music  
EASY M – Easy listening  
TRAVEL – Holiday-type  
travel rather than traffic  
announcements  
LEISURELeisureinterests  
and hobbies  
• Press ENTER to confirm a character. If no character  
is input, a space is input.  
• The name is stored when ENTER is pressed after  
choosing the fourth character.  
JAZZ – Jazz  
LIGHT M – ‘Light’ classical COUNTRY – Country music  
Tip  
music  
NATION M – Popular  
music in a language other  
than English  
CLASSICS – ‘Serious’  
classical music  
OTHER M – Music not  
fitting above categories  
WEATHER – Weather  
reports  
• To erase a station name, simply repeat steps 1 to 3  
and input four spaces instead of a name.  
OLDIES – Popular music  
from the ’50s and ’60s  
FOLK M – Folk music  
DOCUMENT – Documentary  
• Once you have named a station preset, you can press  
DISP when listening to a station to switch the display  
between name and frequency.  
Searching for RDS programs  
Listening to station presets  
You will need to have some presets stored to do this. See  
Saving station presets above if you haven’t done this  
already.  
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 on the previous  
page.  
1
Press TUNER to select the tuner.  
MPX  
EON  
REC STOP JUKEBOX  
AV PARAMETER  
TOP MENU  
CH LEVEL  
MENU  
B
C
D
E
TUNE  
AUDIO SUBTITLE  
DISP  
HDD  
CH  
DVD  
CH  
2
Press CLASS to select the class in which the station  
ST  
ST  
T.EDIT  
ENTER  
SETUP  
PHOTO  
RETURN  
STEREO/  
F.S.SURR  
is stored.  
STATUS SIGNAL SEL  
SB ch  
TUNE  
PTY SEARCH  
GUIDE  
BAND  
Press repeatedly to cycle through classes A, B and C.  
TV CONTROL  
MULTI OPE  
THX  
STANDARD ADV.SURR  
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.  
2
1
2
Press the BAND button to select the FM band.  
Press the PTY SEARCH button.  
SEARCH shows in the display.  
3
Press ST / to select the program type you  
want to hear.  
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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Using the tuner  
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Press ENTER to search for the program type.  
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.  
Using EON  
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.  
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  
1
that program type at the time of the search.  
AV PARAMETER  
TOP MENU  
CH LEVEL  
MENU  
REC  
Displaying RDS information  
A
TUNE  
MUTE  
ST  
ST  
T.EDIT  
MPX  
EON  
REC STOP JUKEBOX  
Use the DISP button to display the different types of RDS  
B
C
D
E
ENTER  
SETUP  
RETURN  
2
AUDIO SUBTITLE  
DISP  
HDD  
CH  
DVD  
CH  
TUNE  
information available.  
PTY SEARCH  
GUIDE  
BAND  
Press DISP for RDS information.  
1
2
Press the BAND button to select the FM band.3  
Press EON to select one of the possible modes.  
Each press changes the display as follows:  
• 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.  
• Current tuner frequency (FREQ)  
When set to TA or NEWS, the EON indicator in the  
display lights (it flashes when receiving an EON  
4
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 NONE 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 TUNER 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 MODE to turn EON off.  
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The System Setup menu  
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Chapter 8:  
The System Setup menu  
Surr Back System – Specify how you are using your  
surround back speakers (see Surround back speaker  
setting on page 39).  
Making receiver settings from the  
System Setup menu  
Manual MCACC – Fine tune your speaker settings  
and customize the Acoustic Calibration EQ (see  
Manual MCACC setup on page 40).  
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 – Check your MCACC presets  
and manage them through copying, renaming or  
deleting (see Data Management on page 45).  
SR+  
DIMMER  
MIDNIGHT/  
LOUDNESS  
Manual SP Setup – Specify the size, number,  
distance and overall balance of the speakers you’ve  
connected (see Manual speaker setup on page 46).  
SYSTEM OFF  
SOURCE  
INPUT  
RECEIVER  
DIALOG  
E
SELECT  
D.ACCESS  
CLASS  
ENTER  
+10  
DISC  
AV PARAMETER  
TOP MENU  
CH LEVEL  
MENU  
Input Setup – Specify what you’ve connected to the  
digital and component video inputs (see The Input  
Setup menu on page 56).  
TUNE  
ST  
ST  
T.EDIT  
ENTER  
SETUP  
RETURN  
USB  
DVR  
2
TUNE  
PTY SEARCH  
GUIDE  
BAND  
DVD  
TV  
DVR 1  
CD  
TV CTRL  
RECEIVER  
TV CONTROL  
CD-R/TAPE  
iPod  
HDMI  
2
Other Setup – Make customized settings to reflect  
how you are using the receiver (see The Other Setup  
menu on page 57).  
HDMI 1 TUNER  
INPUT  
SELECT  
TV VOL  
TV CH  
VOL  
1
Switch on the receiver and your TV.  
1
Use the RECEIVER button to switch on.  
• If headphones are connected to the receiver,  
disconnect them.  
Automatic MCACC (Expert)  
If your setup requires more detailed settings than those  
provided in Automatically setting up for surround sound  
(Auto MCACC) on page 8, you can customize your setup  
options below. You can calibrate your system differently  
2
Press RECEIVER on the remote control, then press  
the SETUP button.2  
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  
if you have different listening positions depending on the  
type of source (for example, watching movies from a sofa,  
or playing a video game close to the TV).  
4
• Press SETUP at any time to exit the System Setup  
menu.  
Important  
3
Select the setting you want to adjust.  
• Make sure the microphone and speakers are not  
moved during the Auto MCACC Setup.  
System Setup  
1.Auto MCACC  
2.Surr Back System  
3.Manual MCACC  
4.Data Management  
5.Manual SP Setup  
6.Input Setup  
• Using the Auto MCACC Setup will overwrite any  
existing settings for the MCACC preset you select.  
5
7.Other Setup  
• The screen saver will automatically appear after three  
minutes of inactivity.  
:
Exit  
Auto MCACC – See Automatically setting up for  
surround sound (Auto MCACC) on page 8 for a quick  
and effective automatic surround setup. See  
Automatic MCACC (Expert) below for a more detailed  
setup.  
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 or USB input source is selected.  
3 These are stored in memory and referred to as MEMORY16 (or M16) until you rename them in Data Management on page 45.  
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 Option setup screen (step 2).  
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1
Select ‘Auto MCACC’ from the System Setup menu  
Multi-Point (only available when the Auto Mode  
above is Acoustic Cal EQ or Aco Cal EQ Pro.) – 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  
then press ENTER  
.
If the System Setup screen is not displayed, refer to  
Making receiver settings from the System Setup menu  
above.  
System Setup  
1.Auto MCACC  
1.Auto MCACC  
6
for several seating positions in your listening area.  
Surr Back System  
2.Surr Back System  
3.Manual MCACC  
4.Data Management  
5.Manual SP Setup  
6.Input Setup  
[
Normal (SB)  
]
]
Place the microphone at the reference point  
indicated on-screen and note the last microphone  
placement will be at your main listening position:  
Data Save to  
[M1. MEMORY  
1
Setting Start?  
ENTER:Next  
[OK]  
7.Other Setup  
[Option]  
:Cancel  
:
Exit  
2nd reference  
point  
3rd reference  
point  
2
Make sure ‘Normal (SB)’ is selected,1 select an  
MCACC preset2 then select OK.  
1
2
For a fully customized Auto MCACC setup, select Option  
and set the following parameters:  
3
Main listening  
position  
1.Auto MCACC Option  
Auto Mode  
1. Auto MCACC Option  
Back  
FRONT ALIGN  
1.Auto MCACC Option  
Auto Mode  
(
)
[
ALL  
]
[
Aco Cal EQ Pro.  
]
Speaker settings  
will be updated.  
EQ Type  
:
EQ Type  
Data Save to  
M2. MEMORY  
OFF  
Data Save to  
[ALL CH ADJUST]  
2
Multi-Point  
NO  
When you’re finished settings the options, press  
RETURN to go back to the Auto MCACC main setup.  
THX Speaker  
NO  
EQ Type  
:
If you are using THX  
speakers, select YES.  
[
.
]
(
Next  
)
:
Return to Auto MCACC  
:
Return to Auto MCACC  
:
Return to Auto MCACC  
3
Connect the microphone to the MCACC SETUP MIC  
Auto Mode – The default is ALL (recommended), but  
jack on the front panel.  
Make sure there are no obstacles between the speakers  
and the microphone.  
you can limit the system calibration to only one  
3
setting (to save time) if you want. The available  
4
options are ALL, ALL (Keep SPsetting), Speaker  
S-VIDEO  
VIDEO/GAME INPUT  
AUDIO  
USB  
MCACC  
SETUP MIC  
VIDEO  
L
R
DIGITAL IN  
PHONES  
SYSTEM  
SETUP  
TUNING/  
STATION  
TUNER  
EDIT  
RETURN  
TONE  
SPEAKERS  
Setting, Channel Level, Speaker Distance,  
MULTI JOG  
Acoustic Cal EQ, and Aco Cal EQ Pro.  
THX Speaker (only available when the Auto Mode  
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.  
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.  
EQ Type (only available when the Auto Mode above is  
Acoustic Cal EQ or Aco Cal EQ Pro.) – This  
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Follow the instructions on-screen.  
determines how the frequency balance is adjusted.  
ALL CH ADJUST (default) is a ‘flat’ setting where all  
the speakers are set individually so no special  
• Make sure the microphone is connected.  
• 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 at the middle position.  
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weighting is given to any one channel. Optionally,  
FRONT ALIGN sets all speakers in accordance with  
the front speaker settings (no equalization is applied  
to the front left and right channels), and OFF (only  
available when ALL is selected) allows you to save  
calibration settings (such as speaker distance and  
channel level) with no EQ or standing wave  
• See Problems when using the Auto MCACC Setup on  
page 10 for notes regarding high background noise  
levels and other possible interference.  
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.  
adjustment to your selected preset.  
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 39 and make sure to connect your speakers as necessary before continuing to step 4.  
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 45).  
3 The Aco Cal EQ Pro. measurement is also taken when ALL is selected. See Professional Acoustic Calibration EQ on page 43 for more on this.  
4 The ALL (Keep SPsetting) option allows you to calibrate your system while leaving your current speaker setting (page 46) unchanged.  
5 If you selected ALL as your Auto Mode setting, you can specify the MCACC preset where you want to save the FRONT ALIGN and/or OFF settings.  
6 Switch the Multi-Point setting OFF if you only use one listening position.  
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• Do not adjust the volume during the test tones. This  
may result in incorrect speaker settings.  
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The Auto MCACC Setup has finished! PressRETURN  
to go back to the System Setup menu.  
• With error messages (such as Ambient Noise or  
Microphone Check) 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.  
4a.MCACC Data Check  
1.Speaker Setting  
2.Channel Level  
3.Speaker Distance  
4.Standing Wave  
5.Acoustic Cal EQ  
ENTER:Next  
:Return  
6
If necessary, confirm the speaker configuration in  
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  
1
the OSD.  
The configuration shown on-screen should reflect the  
actual speakers you have.  
2
System Setup menu (starting on page 37).  
You can also choose to view the settings by selecting  
individual parameters from the MCACC Data Check  
screen:  
1.Auto MCACC  
Now Analyzing  
1.Auto MCACC  
Check!  
YES  
(2/9)  
Front  
[
]
]
]
]
]
Environment Check  
Ambient Noise  
Microphone  
Center  
Surround  
SB  
[
[
[
[
YES  
YES  
Yx2  
YES  
[
[
[
OK  
]
]
]
Speaker Setting – The size and number of speakers  
Speaker YES/NO  
SUB W.  
you’ve connected (see page 46 for more on this)  
OK  
:Cancel  
:Cancel  
10  
:
Next  
Channel Level – The overall balance of your speaker  
system (see page 47 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 ꢂ/ꢃ to change the setting  
(and number for surround back) and continue.  
Speaker Distance – The distance of your speakers  
from the listening position (see page 48 for more on  
3
this)  
Standing Wave – Filter settings to control lower  
‘boomy’ frequencies (see page 42 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 43  
for more on this)  
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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  
Press ENTER after you have finished checking each  
screen. When you’re finished, select RETURN to go back  
to the System Setup menu.  
optimum receiver settings for channel level, speaker  
distance, and Acoustic Calibration EQ.  
1.Auto MCACC  
Now Analyzing  
Subwoofer Check  
1.Auto MCACC  
Now Analyzing  
(6/9)  
Surround Analyzing  
Speaker System  
Channel Level  
[
[
[
OK  
OK  
]
]
]
Surround back speaker setting  
Speaker Distance  
• Default setting: Normal (SB)  
:Cancel  
:Cancel  
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.  
Again, try to be as quiet as possible while this is  
happening. It may take 2 to 6 minutes.  
• If you selected a 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.  
Note  
1 This screen is only shown if you selected ALL or Speaker Setting in Auto Mode from the Auto MCACC Option 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 46.  
• 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.  
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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1
Select ‘Surr Back System’ from the System Setup  
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.  
menu.  
See Making receiver settings from the System Setup menu  
above if you’re not already at this screen.  
• If you’re using a subwoofer, switch it on and turn up  
the volume to the middle position.  
System Setup  
1.Auto MCACC  
2.Surround Back System  
2.Surr Back System  
3.Manual MCACC  
4.Data Management  
5.Manual SP Setup  
6.Input Setup  
Surround Back System  
Normal (SB)  
1
Select ‘Manual MCACC’ from the System Setup  
menu.  
7.Other Setup  
See Making receiver settings from the System Setup menu  
on page 37 if you’re not already at this screen.  
:Return  
:
Exit  
2
Select the surround back speaker setting.  
Normal (SB) – Select for normal home theater use  
with surround back speakers in your main (speaker  
system A) setup.  
System Setup  
1.Auto MCACC  
3.Manual MCACC  
a.Fine Ch Level  
b.Fine SP Distance  
c.Standing Wave  
d.EQ Adjust  
2.Surr Back System  
3.Manual MCACC  
4.Data Management  
5.Manual SP Setup  
6.Input Setup  
e.EQ Professional  
7.Other Setup  
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 52).  
:
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.  
Front Bi-Amp – Select this setting if you’re bi-  
amping your front speakers (see Bi-amping your front  
speakers on page 53).  
Fine Ch Level – Make fine adjustments to the overall  
balance of your speaker system (see Fine Channel  
Level below).  
3
When you’re finished, press RETURN.  
You will return to the System Setup menu.  
Fine SP Distance – Make precise delay settings for  
your speaker system (see Fine Speaker Distance on  
page 41).  
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 8.  
Standing Wave – Control overly resonant low  
frequencies in your listening room (see Standing  
Wave on page 42).  
The last two settings are specifically for customizing the  
parameters explained in Acoustic Calibration EQ 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).  
EQ Adjust – Manually adjust the frequency balance  
of your speaker system while listening to test tones  
(see Acoustic Calibration EQ on page 42).  
Caution  
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 Professional Acoustic Calibration  
EQ on page 43).  
• The test tones used in the System Setup are output at  
high volume.  
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 37).  
Fine Channel Level  
• Default setting: 0.0dB (all channels)  
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 46.  
• 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  
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1
Select ‘Fine Ch Level’ from the Manual MCACC  
1
Select ‘Fine SP Distance’ from the Manual MCACC  
setup menu.  
setup menu.  
The volume increases to the 0 dB reference level.  
3.Manual MCACC  
3b.Fine SP Distance  
MCACC:M1. MEMORY  
a.Fine Ch Level  
b.Fine SP Distance  
c.Standing Wave  
d.EQ Adjust  
1
3.Manual MCACC  
3a.Fine Channel Level  
a.Fine Ch Level  
b.Fine SP Distance  
c.Standing Wave  
d.EQ Adjust  
L(Reference)  
e.EQ Professional  
3.0  
m
Please Wait... 20  
e.EQ Professional  
Caution!  
Loud test tones  
will be output.  
:Return  
Enter:Next  
:Cancel  
:Cancel  
:Return  
2
Adjust the distance of the left channel from the  
2
Adjust the level of the left channel.  
listening position.  
This will be the reference speaker level, so you may want  
to keep the level around 0 dB so that you’ll have plenty of  
room to adjust the other speaker levels.  
3
Select each channel in turn and adjust the distance  
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 0.1 to 9.0 meters.  
3a.Fine Channel Level  
MCACC:M1. MEMORY  
1
L(Reference)  
+0.5dB  
3b.Fine SP Distance  
( )  
Reference  
L
3.0  
3.0  
2.5  
3.0  
3.0  
3.0  
3.0  
3.0  
m
m
m
m
m
m
m
m
R
[
]
C
Enter:Next  
:Cancel  
SL  
SR  
SBL  
SBR  
SW  
[
[
[
[
[
]
]
]
]
]
• After pressing ENTER, test tones will be output.  
:Finish  
3
Select each channel in turn and adjust the levels  
(
+/–10dB) as necessary.  
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  
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.  
1
you and between your arm span.  
3a.Fine Channel Level  
L
+0.5dB (Reference)  
R
[
0.0dB  
+1.0dB  
-3.0dB  
]
C
SL  
SR  
SBL  
SBR  
SW  
[
[
[
[
[
]
]
]
]
]
+10.0dB  
-10.0dB  
+9.5dB  
-1.5dB  
:Finish  
• For comparison purposes, the reference speaker will  
change depending on which speaker you select.  
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.  
• If you want to go back and adjust a channel, simply  
use / to select it.  
4
When you're finished, press RETURN.  
• If you want to go back and adjust a channel, simply  
use / to select it.  
You will return to the Manual MCACC setup menu.  
4
When you're finished, press RETURN.  
Fine Speaker Distance  
• Default setting: 3.0 m (all speakers)  
You will return to the Manual MCACC setup menu.  
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. The following setting can help  
you make detailed adjustments that you may not achieve  
using the Manual speaker setup below.  
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).  
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1
Select ‘EQ Adjust’ from the Manual MCACC setup  
Standing Wave  
• Default setting: ON  
menu.  
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  
3.Manual MCACC  
3d.EQ Adjust  
a.Fine Ch Level  
b.Fine SP Distance  
c.Standing Wave  
d.EQ Adjust  
MCACC:M1. MEMORY  
1
[
e.EQ Professional  
Setting Start?  
Enter:Next  
OK  
]
:Return  
:Cancel  
2
Confirm that the MCACC preset shown in the  
display is the one you want to adjust, then select OK.  
3
Select the channel(s) you want and adjust to your  
liking.  
3d.EQ Adjust  
unit:dB  
1
63Hz  
M1 125Hz  
[
[
[
[
0.0]  
0.0]  
0.0]  
0.0]  
0.0  
-1.0]  
-2.0]  
-4.5]  
-7.0]  
presets.  
MCACC  
Ch  
:
[SBL] 250Hz  
500Hz  
1kHz  
1
Select ‘Standing Wave’ from the Manual MCACC  
2kHz  
[
[
[
[
4kHz  
setup menu.  
8kHz  
16kHz  
TRIM [ 0.0]  
:Finish  
3.Manual MCACC  
3c.Standing Wave  
MCACC M1. MEMORY  
a.Fine Ch Level  
b.Fine SP Distance  
c.Standing Wave  
d.EQ Adjust  
:
1
]
Standing Wave Control  
[
ON  
MAIN  
Use the / buttons to select the channel.  
Filter Ch  
e.EQ Professional  
No.  
1
2
3
Use the / buttons 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 the / buttons to select  
the next channel.  
f
[
[
[
68Hz  
5.0  
]
]
]
[
[
[
120Hz  
5.0  
]
]
]
[
[
[
201Hz  
5.0  
]
]
]
Q
A
T
T
0.0dB  
0.0dB  
0.0dB  
:Return  
:Finish  
2
Select ‘ON’ (if it is not already selected) then adjust  
• 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.  
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 SUB W. (subwoofer).  
TRIM (only available when the filter channel above is  
SUB W.) – Adjust the subwoofer channel level (to  
compensate for the difference in output post-filter).  
Tip  
• 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.  
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).  
3
When you're finished, press RETURN.  
You will return to the Manual MCACC setup menu.  
4
When you're finished, press RETURN  
.
You will return to the Manual MCACC setup menu.  
Acoustic Calibration EQ  
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 8 or Automatic  
MCACC (Expert) on page 37, you can also adjust these  
settings manually to get a frequency balance that suits  
your tastes.  
Note  
1 • 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.  
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The System Setup menu  
08  
Professional Acoustic Calibration EQ  
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  
calibration range  
Standard Acoustic Cal.  
EQ calibration range  
1
frequency response of your room.  
Time  
(in msec.)  
0
80  
160  
How to use Professional Acoustic Calibration EQ  
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 Aco Cal EQ Pro. (or ALL) for the  
Auto Mode setting in Automatic MCACC (Expert) on  
page 37 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 ms to  
50 ms to compensate for two major factors that will  
influence the sound of most rooms:  
characteristics of your listening room.  
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.  
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.  
Low  
frequencies  
How to interpret the graphical output  
Level  
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).  
High  
frequencies  
Acoustic Cal. EQ Pro  
calibration range  
Standard Acoustic Cal.  
EQ calibration range  
Time  
(in msec.)  
0
80  
160  
By analyzing the graph, you should be able to see how  
your room is responding to certain frequencies.  
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.  
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  
2
the equalization performed by this receiver.  
Left  
surround  
Setting Professional Acoustic Calibration EQ  
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.  
Level  
Right  
Surround  
Acoustic Cal. EQ Pro  
calibration range  
Standard Acoustic Cal.  
EQ calibration range  
Time  
(in msec.)  
0
80  
160  
The graph below shows the difference between standard  
acoustic calibration and professional calibration (the  
gray circles represent the point at which the microphone  
captures the sound for frequency analysis).  
If your room isn’t affected by the factors above, it is often  
not necessary to make a 30 ms to 50 ms 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.  
Note  
1 This system allows you to customize your system calibration with the help of a graphical output that can be displayed on-screen.  
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  
08  
Note that changing the room (for example, moving  
furniture or paintings) will affect the calibration results.  
In such cases, you should recalibrate your system.  
4
If you selected ‘Reverb View’, you can check the  
reverb characteristics for each channel. Press  
RETURN when you’re done.  
3e2.Reverb View  
Using Professional Acoustic Calibration EQ  
M1  
:
EQ OFF  
Ch  
Fq  
[
[
L
]
63Hz  
]
dB  
1
Select ‘EQ Professional’ then press ENTER.  
0
80  
160ms  
3.Manual MCACC  
3e.EQ Professional  
a.Fine Ch Level  
b.Fine SP Distance  
c.Standing Wave  
d.EQ Adjust  
1.Reverb Measurement  
2.Reverb View  
3.Advanced EQ Setup  
:Return  
e.EQ Professional  
This appears according to the setting you chose in  
Reverb Measurement (step 3 above). Use the /  
buttons to select the channel and the frequency you want  
to check. Use the / buttons to go back and forth  
between the two. Note that the markers on the vertical  
axis indicate decibels in 2 dB steps.  
:Return  
ENTER:Next  
:Return  
2
Select an option and press ENTER.  
Reverb Measurement – Use this to measure the  
reverb characteristics of your room.  
5
If you selected ‘Advanced EQ Setup’, input the  
Reverb View – You can check the reverb  
measurements made for specified frequency ranges  
in each channel.  
time setting you want to use for calibration, then  
select ‘Go’. Select ‘Start’ from the next screen.  
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.  
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 8 or Automatic MCACC  
(Expert) on page 37 and is not necessary if you’re  
satisfied with these settings.  
3e4. Adv. EQ Setup (1/2)  
3e4. Adv. EQ Setup (2/2)  
Back  
Ch  
Fq  
[
[
L
]
]
(
)
63Hz  
dB  
EQ Type  
3
If you selected ‘Reverb Measurement’, select EQ  
Tm [60~80ms]  
[ALL CH ADJUST]  
Multi-Point  
NO  
ON or OFF and then OK.  
Setting Start?  
[OK]  
0
80  
160ms  
3e1.Reverb Measurement  
3e1.Reverb Measurement  
(
Next)  
:Cancel  
:
Cancel  
MCACC: M1.MEMORY  
1
Now Analyzing  
(1/5)  
Measure with  
EQ OFF  
[OK]  
M1. MEMORY  
1
EQ:ON  
[OK]  
Use the / buttons to select the channel, frequency,  
and time setting. Use the / buttons to switch  
between them.  
Setting Start?  
Ambient Noise  
Microphone  
Speaker Level  
Delay Check  
Reverb  
[
[
[
[
]
]
]
]
:Cancel  
:Cancel  
You can switch between your connected speakers  
(excluding the subwoofer), and display the  
measurements for the following frequencies: 63 Hz, 125  
Hz, 250 Hz, 500 Hz, 1 kHz, 2 kHz, 4 kHz, 8 kHz and 16 kHz.  
The following options determine how the reverb  
characteristics of your listening area are displayed in  
Reverb View:  
EQ OFF – You will see the reverb characteristics of  
your listening area without the equalization  
performed by this receiver (before calibration).  
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.  
EQ ON – You will see the reverb characteristics of  
your listening area with the equalization performed  
by this receiver (after calibration). Note that the EQ  
When you’re finished, select OK. It will take about 1 to 4  
minutes for the calibration to finish.  
1
response may not appear entirely flat due to  
adjustments necessary for your listening area.  
After the Acoustic Calibration Equalization is set, you are  
given the option to check the settings on-screen.  
When the reverb measurement is finished, you can select  
Reverb View to see the results on-screen.  
Note  
1 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  
Data Management  
08  
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.  
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.  
Use the / buttons if necessary to switch speakers/  
settings.  
1
same listening position). This is useful for alternate  
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).  
4a4.EQ Data Check  
63Hz  
M1 125Hz  
[SBL] 250Hz  
500Hz  
:
:
:
:
:
:
:
:
:
:
0.0  
0.0  
MCACC  
Ch  
0.0  
0.0  
0.0  
-1.0  
-2.0  
-4.5  
-7.0  
0.0  
1kHz  
2kHz  
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.  
4kHz  
8kHz  
16kHz  
TRIM  
:Return  
1
Select ‘Data Management’ from the System Setup  
4
Press RETURN to go back to the Data Check menu,  
menu.  
repeating steps 2 and 3 to check other settings.  
See Making receiver settings from the System Setup menu  
above if you’re not already at this screen.  
4a2.Speaker Distance  
4a3.Standing Wave  
MCACC  
L
M1. MEMORY  
1
MCACC  
M1. MEMORY  
1
:
:
:
:
:
:
:
:
2.0m  
2.0m  
2.0m  
2.5m  
3.0m  
3.0m  
2.5m  
2.3m  
Sranding Wave Control  
C
R
SR  
:
[
ON  
SUB W.  
System Setup  
1.Auto MCACC  
2.Surr Back System  
3.Manual MCACC  
4.Data Management  
5.Manual SP Setup  
6.Input Setup  
4.Data Management  
Filter Ch  
TRIM  
]
:+12.0dB  
2
a.MCACC Data Check  
b.MCACC Data Copy  
c.Memory Rename  
d.Memory Clear  
SBR  
SBL  
SL  
No.  
f
Q
1
3
:
:
:
110Hz  
3.0  
:
:
110Hz  
3.0  
:
:
:
110Hz  
3.0  
A
T
T
SW  
12.0dB : 10.0dB  
12.0dB  
:Return  
:Return  
7.Other Setup  
5
When you're finished, press RETURN.  
:
Exit  
:Return  
You will return to the Data Management setup menu.  
2
Select the setting you want to adjust.  
MCACC Data Check – Check the settings for any of  
your MCACC presets using the on-screen display  
(see Checking MCACC preset data below).  
Copying MCACC preset data  
If you want to manually adjust the Acoustic Calibration  
EQ (see Manual MCACC setup above), we recommend  
2
MCACC Data Copy – Copy settings from one  
MCACC preset to another (see Copying MCACC  
preset data below).  
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.  
Memory Rename – Name your MCACC presets for  
easy identification (see Renaming MCACC presets  
below).  
1
Select ‘MCACC Data Copy’ from the Data  
Management setup menu.  
4.Data Management  
4b.MCACC Data Copy  
From  
Memory Clear – Clear any MCACC presets that you  
don’t want (see Clearing MCACC presets below).  
a.MCACC Data Check  
b.MCACC Data Copy  
c.Memory Rename  
d.Memory Clear  
[
M1. MEMORY 1 ]  
M2. MEMORY 2 ]  
[Cancel]  
To  
[
Start Copy  
Checking MCACC preset data  
After you have completed Automatically setting up for  
surround sound (Auto MCACC) on page 8 or Automatic  
MCACC (Expert) on page 37, you can check your  
calibrated settings using the on-screen display.  
:Return  
:Cancel  
2
Select the MCACC preset you’ll be copying the  
settings ‘From’ then specify where you want to copy  
them (‘To’).  
Make sure you don’t overwrite an MCACC preset you’re  
currently using (this can’t be undone).  
1
Select ‘MCACC Data Check’ from the Data  
Management setup menu.  
4a.MCACC Data Check  
4.Data Management  
3
Select ‘Copy’ to confirm and copy the settings.  
a.MCACC Data Check  
b.MCACC Data Copy  
c.Memory Rename  
d.Memory Clear  
1.Speaker Setting  
2.Channel Level  
3.Speaker Distance  
4.Standing Wave  
5.Acoustic Cal EQ  
Copy Complete! shows in the OSD to confirm the  
MCACC preset has been copied, then you automatically  
return to the Data Management setup menu.  
:Return  
ENTER:Next  
:Return  
Note  
1 This can be done in Automatically setting up for surround sound (Auto MCACC) on page 8 or Automatic MCACC (Expert) on page 37, either of which you  
should have already completed.  
2 The settings made in Automatically setting up for surround sound (Auto MCACC) on page 8 or Automatic MCACC (Expert) on page 37.  
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The System Setup menu  
08  
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 8, it isn’t necessary to make all of these  
settings.  
Renaming MCACC presets  
If you have several different MCACC presets that you’re  
using, you may want to rename them for easier  
identification.  
1
Select ‘Memory Rename’ from the Data  
Management setup menu.  
Caution  
4.Data Management  
4c.Memory Rename  
• The test tones used in the System Setup are output at  
high volume.  
a.MCACC Data Check  
b.MCACC Data Copy  
c.Memory Rename  
d.Memory Clear  
MCACC Position Rename  
M1  
M2  
M3  
M4  
M5  
M6  
[
[
[
[
[
[
MEMORY  
MEMORY  
MEMORY  
MEMORY  
MEMORY  
MEMORY  
1
2
3
4
5
6
]
]
]
]
]
]
1
Select ‘Manual SP Setup’ then press ENTER.  
:Return  
:Finish  
System Setup  
1.Auto MCACC  
5.Manual SP Setup  
a.Speaker Setting  
b.Channel Level  
c.Speaker Distance  
d.X-Curve  
2.Surr Back System  
3.Manual MCACC  
4.Data Management  
5.Manual SP Setup  
6.Input Setup  
2
Select the MCACC preset you want to rename, then  
select an appropriate preset name.  
e.THX Audio Setting  
7.Other Setup  
Use / to select the preset, then / to select a  
preset name.  
:
Exit  
:Return  
3
Repeat for as many MCACC presets as necessary,  
2
Select the setting you want to adjust.  
then press RETURN when you're finished.  
You will return to the Data Management setup menu.  
If you are doing this for the first time, you may want to  
adjust these settings in order:  
Speaker Setting – Specify the size and number of  
speakers you’ve connected (see below).  
Clearing 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.  
Channel Level – Adjust the overall balance of your  
speaker system (page 47).  
Speaker Distance – Specify the distance of your  
speakers from the listening position (page 48).  
1
Select ‘Memory Clear’ from the Data Management  
setup menu.  
X-Curve – Adjust the tonal balance of your speaker  
system for movie soundtracks (page 48).  
4.Data Management  
4d.Memory Clear  
Clear  
a.MCACC Data Check  
b.MCACC Data Copy  
c.Memory Rename  
d.Memory Clear  
THX Audio Setting – Specify whether you are using  
a THX speaker setup (page 48).  
M1. MEMORY  
1
Start Clear  
[Cancel]  
3
Make the adjustments necessary for each setting,  
:Return  
:Cancel  
pressing RETURN to confirm after each screen.  
2
Select the MCACC preset you want to clear.  
Speaker Setting  
Make sure you don’t clear an MCACC preset you’re  
currently using (this can’t be undone).  
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  
3
Select ‘Clear’ to confirm and clear the preset.  
Clear Complete! shows in the OSD to confirm the  
MCACC preset has been cleared, then you automatically  
return to the Data Management setup menu.  
1
MCACC) on page 8 are correct. Note that this setting  
applies to all MCACC presets, and cannot be set  
independently.  
1
Select ‘Speaker Setting’ from the Manual SP Setup  
Manual speaker setup  
menu.  
This receiver allows you to make detailed settings to  
optimize the surround sound performance. You only need  
to make these settings once (unless you change the  
placement of your current speaker system or add new  
speakers).  
5.Manual SP Setup  
5a.Speaker Setting  
a.Speaker Setting  
b.Channel Level  
c.Speaker Distance  
d.X-Curve  
Front  
Center  
Surr  
SMALL  
SMALL ]  
SMALL ]  
SMALL x2  
YES  
[
[
SB  
[
]
]
e.THX Audio Setting  
SUB W.  
[
[
X. OVER  
80Hz  
]
(THX:ALL SMALL )  
:Finish  
:Return  
Note  
1 If you’re using a THX speaker setup, set all speakers to SMALL.  
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The System Setup menu  
08  
2
Choose the set of speakers that you want to set  
Channel Level  
then select a speaker size.  
Use / to select the size (and number) of each of the  
following speakers:  
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.  
1
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.  
1
Select ‘Channel Level’ from the Manual SP Setup  
menu.  
5.Manual SP Setup  
5b.Channel Level  
Test Tone  
a.Speaker Setting  
b.Channel Level  
c.Speaker Distance  
d.X-Curve  
Manual  
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 other speakers).  
e.THX Audio Setting  
ENTER:Next  
:Cancel  
:Return  
2
3
Select a setup option.  
Manual – Move the test tone manually from speaker  
to speaker and adjust individual channel levels.  
Surround – 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 other speakers).  
Auto – Adjust channel levels as the test tone moves  
from speaker to speaker automatically.  
Confirm your selected setup option.  
The test tones will start after you press ENTER.  
Surr Back – Select the number of surround back  
5b.Channel Level  
2
speakers you have (one, two or none). Select LARGE  
Test Tone  
[
.
Manual  
]
if your 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.  
Setting Start  
Please Wait  
.
.
20  
Caution!  
Loud test tones  
will be output.  
:Cancel  
Subwoofer – LFE signals and bass frequencies of  
channels set to SMALL are output from the  
4
Adjust the level of each channel using the /  
buttons.  
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 speakers are also routed to the  
If you selected Manual, use /to switch speakers. The  
Auto setup will output test tones in the order shown on-  
screen:  
5b.Channel Level  
3
subwoofer). If you did not connect a subwoofer  
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choose NO (the bass frequencies are output from  
other speakers).  
SR  
SBR  
SBL  
SL  
SW  
3
Select ‘X. OVER’ and set the crossover frequency.4  
:Finish  
Frequencies below this point will be sent to the  
subwoofer (or LARGE speakers).  
Adjust the level of each speaker as the test tone is  
emitted.  
5
4
When you’re finished, press RETURN.  
You will return to the Manual SP Setup menu.  
Note  
1 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.  
2 • If you selected Speaker B or Front Bi-Amp (in Surround back speaker setting on page 39) you can’t adjust the surround back settings.  
• 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.  
3 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.  
4 • 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.  
5 • 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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When you’re finished, press RETURN.  
2
Choose the X-Curve setting you want.  
You will return to the Manual SP Setup menu.  
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:  
Tip  
• You can change the channel levels at any time by  
pressing CH LEVEL then using / on the remote  
control.  
Room size (m2)  
36 48 60 72 300  
X-Curve (dB/oct) –0.5 –1 –1.5 –2 –2.5  
1000  
Speaker Distance  
–3  
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.  
• 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.  
1
Select ‘Speaker Distance’ from the Manual SP Setup  
menu.  
THX Audio Setting  
For the most effective results when using the THX Select2  
Cinema and THX MusicMode listening modes (see Using  
the Home THX modes on page 27) with the Advanced  
Speaker Array (ASA) system (see About THX on page 75),  
it is required that you make the setting. See THX speaker  
system setup on page 19 for more on THX speaker  
5.Manual SP Setup  
5c.Speaker Distance  
a.Speaker Setting  
b.Channel Level  
c.Speaker Distance  
d.X-Curve  
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e.THX Audio Setting  
m
]
:Finish  
:Return  
2
placement.  
2
Adjust the distance of each speaker using the /  
buttons.  
1
Select ‘THX Audio Setting’ from the Manual SP  
You can adjust the distance of each speaker in 0.1 meter  
increments.  
Setup menu.  
5.Manual SP Setup  
3
When you’re finished, press RETURN  
.
a.Speaker Setting  
b.Channel Level  
c.Speaker Distance  
d.X-Curve  
You will return to the Manual SP Setup menu.  
e.THX Audio Setting  
Tip  
:Return  
• For best surround sound, make sure the surround  
back speakers are the same distance from the  
listening position.  
2
Specify the distance of your surround back speakers  
from each other.  
5e.THX Audio Setting  
SB SP Position  
0.0-0.3m  
X-Curve  
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  
SBL-SBR  
:Finish  
1
soundtracks.  
0.0 – 0.3m – Surround speakers within 30 cm apart  
(best for THX surround sound).  
1
Select ‘X-Curve’ from the Manual SP Setup menu.  
> 0.3 – 1.2m – Surround speakers between 30 cm  
and 1.2 m apart.  
5.Manual SP Setup  
5d.X-Curve  
X-Curve  
a.Speaker Setting  
b.Channel Level  
c.Speaker Distance  
d.X-Curve  
-2.0dB/oct  
1.2m < – Surround speakers more than 1.2 m apart.  
e.THX Audio Setting  
3
When you're finished, press RETURN.  
You will return to the Manual SP Setup menu.  
:Finish  
: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 27).  
2 If you don’t have surround back speakers, or just have one, you won’t be able to select this setting (Cannot select shows in the display).  
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Chapter 9:  
Other connections  
1
Set this receiver to the standby mode, and then use  
Caution  
the Control Dock for iPod supplied with an iPod control  
cable2 to connect your iPod to the iPod terminal on the  
rear panel of this receiver.  
• Make sure the power is switched off before making or  
changing the connections.  
Push the connector in until you hear it click home. To  
disconnect, squeeze the connector (as shown) to release  
the catch, then pull out.  
Connecting an iPod  
This receiver has a dedicated iPod terminal that will allow  
you to control playback of audio content from your iPod  
2
Switch the receiver on and press the iPod input  
source button to switch the receiver to the iPod.  
The front panel display shows Loading while the receiver  
verifies the connection and retrieves data from the iPod.  
1
using the controls of this receiver.  
3
Use the TOP MENU button to display iPod Top  
Connecting your iPod to the receiver  
menu.  
When the display shows Top Menu you’re ready to play  
3
music from the iPod.  
• If after pressing iPod the display shows No  
Connection, try switching off the receiver and  
reconnecting the iPod to the receiver.  
AM LOOP  
L
PRE OUT  
L
CENTER  
Y
P
R
OUT  
(
)
TV/SAT  
IN  
3
iPod playback  
P
B
P
R
P
B
P
R
OUT  
IN  
CD  
3
)
R
SUB  
R
SUR-  
ROUND  
ASSIGNABLE  
1
3
(
FRONT WOOFER  
S-VIDEO  
To navigate songs on your iPod, you can take advantage  
ASSIG-  
NABLE  
1
3
HDMI  
4
of the OSD of your TV connected to this receiver. You can  
IN  
IN  
OUT  
IN  
IN  
OUT  
OUT  
IN  
IN  
MONITOR  
OUT  
CONTROL  
OUT  
iPod  
IN  
VIDEO  
also control all operations for music in the front panel  
display of this receiver.  
IN  
CENTER  
AUDIO  
L
IN  
OUT  
IN  
IN  
OUT  
L
IN  
1
(
)
DVD/LD  
Finding what you want to play  
R
IN  
2
(
)
DVR/VCR2  
R
CD  
CD-R/TAPE/MD DVD/LD TV/SAT  
DVR/VCR1  
DVR/VCR2  
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.  
SUB  
WOOFER  
FRONT  
COAXIAL  
ASSIGNABLE  
MULTI CH IN  
1
2
VSX-LX50  
iPod  
>
Shuffle Songs  
Backlight  
Music  
Extras  
>
>
Settings  
iPod cable  
iPod Top  
[ Playlists  
[ Artists  
]
]
]
]
]
]
]
]
]
MENU  
[
Albums  
[ Songs  
[ Podcasts  
[
Genres  
[ Composers  
[ Audiobooks  
[ Shuffle Songs  
Enter  
Control Dock  
for iPod  
1
Use the / buttons to select a category then  
press ENTER to browse that category.  
• To return to the previous level any time, press  
RETURN.  
Note  
This system is compatible with an iPod, iPod mini, iPod nano and iPod Photo portable device (third generation and above), however, compatibility may  
1
vary depending on the software version of your iPod. This receiver does not support software versions prior to iPod update 2004-10-20. For supported  
versions, consult your local Pioneer dealer.  
2 • This product is the Pioneer Control Dock for iPod (IDK-90C) for use with an iPod® (third generation and above), iPod mini, iPod nano or iPod Photo.  
• For detailed instructions on using the iPod, please refer to the manual supplied with the iPod.  
• The connected iPod should be updated with iPod updater software higher than version 2004-10-20.  
3 The controls of your iPod will be inoperable when connected to this receiver (Pioneer shows in the iPod display). Features such as the equalizer cannot  
be controlled using this receiver, and we recommend switching the equalizer off before connecting.  
4 • Note that non-roman characters in the playlist are displayed as #.  
• This feature is not available for photos or video clips on your iPod.  
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2
Use the / buttons to browse the selected  
Basic playback controls  
The following table shows the basic playback controls for  
your iPod:  
category (e.g., albums).  
• Use / to move to previous/next levels.  
3
Continue browsing until you arrive at what you  
Button  
What it does  
want to play, then press  
Navigation through categories on your iPod looks like  
this:  
to start playback.1  
Press to start playback.  
If you start playback when something other than a  
song is selected, all the songs that fall into that  
category will play.  
Playlists Songs  
Artists Albums Songs  
Albums Songs  
Songs  
Podcasts  
Genres Artists Albums Songs  
Composers Albums Songs  
Audiobooks  
Press to stop playback.  
Pauses playback, or restarts playback when  
paused.  
/ Press and hold during playback to start scanning.  
/ Press to skip to previous/next track.  
Shuffle Songs  
Press repeatedly to switch between Repeat One,  
Repeat All and Repeat Off.  
Tip  
Press repeatedly to switch between Shuffle Songs,  
Shuffle Albums and Shuffle Off.  
• 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.  
DISP  
Press repeatedly to change the song playback  
information displayed.  
/  
During playback, press to skip to previous/next  
playlist; when browsing, press to move to previous/  
next levels.  
During Audiobook playback, press to switch the  
playback speed: Faster Normal Slower  
/  
TOP  
Press to return to the iPod Top menu screen.  
MENU  
RETURN  
Press to return to the previous level.  
Watching photos and video content  
To view photos or video on your iPod, since video control  
is not possible using this receiver, you must use the main  
2
control of your iPod instead.  
1
Press PHOTO to switch the iPod controls for photo  
and video playback.  
The receiver controls will be unavailable while you are  
watching iPod videos or browsing photos.  
2
Press PHOTO again to switch back to the receiver  
controls when you’re done.  
iPod® is a trademark of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S.  
and other countries.  
Note  
1 If you’re in the song category, you can also press ENTER to start playback.  
2 Your iPod nano currently restricts viewing of photo images stored.  
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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.  
• The arrow on the cable connector body should be  
facing right for correct alignment with the connector  
on the player.  
Connecting using HDMI  
If you have an HDMI or DVI (with HDCP) equipped  
component, you can connect it to this receiver using a  
1
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 12 for more on HDMI  
compatibility.  
3
Press HDMI 1 or HDMI 2 (depending on which input  
you’ve connected to).  
You can also use the front panel controls.  
• Set the HDMI parameter in Setting the AV options on  
page 58 to THROUGH if you want to hear HDMI  
audio output from your TV or plasma display (no  
sound will be heard from this receiver).  
HDMI/DVI-equipped component  
HDMI OUT  
• If the video signal does not appear on your TV or  
plasma display, try adjusting the resolution settings  
on your component or display. Note that some  
components (such as video game units) have  
resolutions that may not be displayed. In this case,  
use an (analog) S-video or composite connection.  
ANTENNA  
OPTICAL  
DIGITAL  
OUT  
IN  
IN  
1
2
AM  
L
COMPONENT VIDEO  
L
IN  
1
Y
PB  
PR  
Y
PB  
PR  
(
DVR/  
IN  
1
OUT  
)
VCR1  
IN  
2
(
)
TV/SAT  
IN  
2
Y
IN  
3
PB  
PR  
Y
PB  
3
PR  
OUT  
IN  
CD  
3
)
R
ASSIGNABLE  
1
(
S-VIDEO  
• You can’t hear HDMI audio through this receiver’s  
digital out jacks.  
ASSIG-  
NABLE  
1
3
HDMI  
IN  
IN  
IN  
OUT  
OUT  
IN  
OUT  
OUT  
CONTROL  
OUT  
iPod  
IN  
VIDEO  
IN  
AUDIO  
L
IN  
OUT  
IN  
IN  
IN  
About HDMI  
IN  
1
(
)
DVD/LD  
R
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.  
IN  
2
(
)
DVR/VCR2  
CD  
CD-R/TAPE/MD DVD/LD TV/SAT  
DVR/VCR1  
DVR/  
COAXIAL  
ASSIGNABLE  
1
2
VSX-LX50  
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  
uncompressed digital video, a bandwidth of up to 2.2  
gigabytes per second (with HDTV signals), one connector  
(instead of several cables and connectors), and  
communication between the AV source and AV devices  
such as DTVs.  
HDMI/DVI-compatible monitor  
or plasma display  
1
Use an HDMI cable to connect the HDMI IN 1/2  
interconnect on this receiver to an HDMI output on  
your HDMI component.  
HDMI appears on the front panel when an HDMI-  
equipped component is connected.  
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, a “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.  
• This unit has been designed to be compliant with HDMI (High Definition Multimedia Interface) Version 1.3a. Depending on the component you have  
connected, using a DVI connection may result in unreliable signal transfers. Also, when using a component with HDMI version 1.0, it is not possible to  
output copy-controlled DVD-Audio CPPM sources from the HDMI connection.  
• This receiver does not support the DeepColor feature of HDMI.  
• 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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HDMI, the  
logo and High-Definition  
Multimedia Interface are trademarks or registered  
trademarks of HDMI licensing LLC.  
Speaker B setup  
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.  
Connecting the multichannel analog  
inputs  
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  
• Be careful not to allow any contact between speaker  
wires from different terminals.  
1
channels). Make sure that the player is set to output  
• You can use speakers with a nominal impedance  
between 6 to 16 (please see Switching the  
speaker impedance on page 60 if you plan to use  
speakers with an impedance of less than 8 ).  
multichannel analog audio.  
1
Connect the front, surround, center and subwoofer  
outputs on your DVD player to the corresponding  
MULTI CH input jack on this receiver.  
• Use standard RCA/phono jack cables for the  
connections.  
After selecting Speaker B in Surround back speaker  
setting on page 39, 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.  
2
If your DVD player also has outputs for surround  
back channels, connect these to the corresponding  
MULTI CH input jacks on this receiver.  
• Use standard RCA/phono jack cables for the  
connections.  
1
Connect a pair of speakers to the surround back  
speaker terminals on the rear panel.  
• If there is a single surround back output, connect it to  
the SURROUND BACK L (Single) jack on this  
receiver.  
Connect them the same way you connected your  
speakers in Installing your speaker system on page 17.  
Make sure to review Placing the speakers on page 18  
when placing the speakers in another room.  
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
Select ‘Speaker B’ from the ‘Surr Back System’  
menu.  
See Surround back speaker setting on page 39 to do this.  
2
for surround sound playback.  
Switching the speaker system  
1
Make sure you have set the playback source to the  
If you selected Speaker B in Surround back speaker  
setting on page 39, three speaker system settings are  
possible using the SPEAKERS button. If you selected  
Normal (SB) or Front Bi-Amp, the button will simply  
switch your main speaker system on or off. The options  
proper output setting.  
For example, you might need to set your DVD player to  
output multichannel analog audio.  
2
Press MULTI CH IN (front panel).  
• Depending on the DVD player you’re using, the  
analog output level of the subwoofer channel may be  
too low. In this case switch the receiver into standby,  
then press STANDBY/ON while holding down  
SBch PROCESSING on the front panel. This switches  
between SW IN +10dB (increase of 10 decibels) and  
SW IN 0dB (default) in the subwoofer channel.  
3
below are for the Speaker B setting only.  
Use the SPEAKERS button on the front panel to  
select a speaker system setting.  
As mentioned above, if you have selected Normal (SB),  
the button will simply switch your main speaker system  
(A) on or off.  
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.  
Note  
1 To listen to multichannel analog audio you’ll need to select MULTI CH IN (see Selecting the multichannel analog inputs above for more on this).  
2 • When playback from the multichannel inputs is selected, you can’t use the sound processing features, SIGNAL SELECT, or any of the listening modes  
(including STEREO and the surround back channel processing).  
• 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 46. 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 39 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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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.  
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.  
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).  
• If your speakers have a removable crossover network,  
make sure you do not remove it for bi-amping. Doing  
so may damage your speakers.  
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).  
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 (SB) or Speaker B in Surround back speaker  
setting on page 39.  
Bi-amping your front speakers  
Bi-amping is when you connect the high frequency driver  
and low frequency driver of your speakers to different  
amplifiers (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.  
To bi-wire a speaker, connect two speaker cords to  
the speaker terminal on the receiver.  
1
Connect your speakers as shown below.  
This illustration below shows the connections for bi-  
amping your front left speaker. Hook up your front right  
speaker in the same way.  
SPEAKERS  
FRONT  
CENTER  
SURROUND  
SURROUND BACK  
/
A
B
R
L
R
L
R
L
( )  
Single  
Caution  
Front left  
speaker  
SEE INSTRUCTION MANUAL  
SELECTABLE  
• Make sure you use a parallel (not series, which are  
fairly uncommon) connection when bi-wiring your  
speakers.  
High  
• Don’t connect different speakers from the same  
terminal in this way.  
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.  
• Make sure that the + / connections are properly  
inserted.  
2
Select the ‘Front Bi-Amp’ setting from the ‘Surr Back  
System’ menu.  
See Surround back speaker setting on page 39 to specify  
how you’re using the surround back speaker terminals.  
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Connecting additional amplifiers  
Using this receiver with a Pioneer  
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.  
plasma display  
If you have a Pioneer plasma display, you can use an  
1
SR+ cable to connect it to this unit and take advantage  
of various convenient features, such as automatic video  
input switching of the plasma display when the input is  
• Before making or changing the connections, switch  
off the power and disconnect the power cord from the  
AC outlet.  
2
changed.  
CONTROL  
OUT  
ANALOG  
INPUT  
L
R
Front channel  
amplifier  
AM LOOP  
L
PRE OUT  
L
L (  
CENTER  
)
Single  
ANALOG  
OU
INPUT  
Pioneer plasma  
IN  
3
Center channel  
amplifier (mono)  
display  
R
SUR- SURROUND  
ROUND BACK  
VSX-LX50  
R
SUB  
R
FRONT WOOFER  
ANALOG  
INPUT  
ANTENNA  
OPTICAL  
DIGITAL  
OUT  
IN  
1
L
R
AM LOOP  
L
COMPONENT VIDEO  
C
OUT  
OUT  
IN  
IN  
MONITOR  
OUT  
IN  
1
Surround channel  
amplifier  
Y
PB  
PR  
Y
PB  
PR  
IN  
2
(
DVR/  
VCR1  
IN  
1
OUT  
)
IN  
2
(
)
TV/SAT  
IN  
2
Y
IN  
3
ANALOG  
INPUT  
L R  
PB  
PR  
Y
PB  
3
PR  
OUT  
IN  
(
3
)
R
ASSIGNABLE  
1
CD  
FRONT  
S-VIDEO  
ASSIG-  
NABLE  
CENTER  
L
L
L
1
3
HDMI  
Surround back  
IN  
IN  
IN  
OUT  
OUT  
IN  
OUT  
OUT  
IN  
CONTROL  
OUT  
iPod  
IN  
VIDEO  
channel amplifier  
IN  
ANALOG  
AUDIO  
L
IN  
OUT  
IN  
IN  
IN  
IN  
INPUT  
R
R
R
DVR/VCR2  
SUB  
WOOFER  
FRONT  
SUR-  
SURROUND  
Powered  
subwoofer  
ROUND BACK  
IN  
1
(
)
DVD/LD  
MULTI CH IN  
R
IN  
2
(
)
DVR/VCR2  
CD  
CD-R/TAPE/MD DVD/LD TV/SAT  
DVR/VCR1  
DVR/VCR2  
COAXIAL  
VSX-LX50  
ASSIGNABLE  
1
2
• 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.  
Important  
• If you connect to a Pioneer plasma display using an  
SR+ cable, you will need to point the remote control  
at the plasma display 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  
plasma display off.  
• The sound from the surround back terminals will  
depend on how you have configured the Surround  
back speaker setting on page 39.  
• 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.  
• 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 56 and SR+ Setup for Pioneer  
plasma displays on page 57 for detailed instructions.  
• If you’re not using a subwoofer, change the front  
speaker setting (see Speaker Setting on page 46) to  
LARGE.  
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 plasma displays from 2003 onward.  
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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 plasma display.  
Using the SR+ mode with a Pioneer  
plasma display  
When connected using an SR+ cable, a number of  
features become available to make using this receiver  
with your Pioneer plasma display even easier. These  
features include:  
• On-screen displays when making receiver settings,  
such as speaker setup, MCACC setup, and so on.  
VIDEO  
INPUT 1  
VIDEO  
INPUT 2  
Pioneer plasma  
display  
• On-screen volume display.  
• On-screen display of listening mode.  
• Automatic video input switching on the plasma  
display.  
• Automatic volume muting on the plasma display.  
DVD player  
Satellite receiver, etc.  
See also SR+ Setup for Pioneer plasma displays on  
page 57 for more on setting up the receiver.  
DVD/LD  
AUDIO IN  
TV/SAT  
AUDIO IN  
Important  
VSX-LX50  
• The additional SR+ features do not work when the  
iPod function is selected.  
PHASE  
STANDBY/ON  
CONTROL  
DIGITAL PRECISION PROCESSING  
EON  
MODE  
PTY  
LISTENING  
MODE  
SIGNAL  
SB ch  
MULTI CH  
IN  
DVD  
/
LD  
TV  
/
SAT  
DVR  
/
VCR  
1
DVR  
/
VCR  
2
VIDEO/GAME  
CD  
CD-R  
/
TAPE  
/
MD  
FM/AM  
USB  
iPod  
HDMI  
SEARCH  
SELECT PROCESSING  
MULTI JOG  
ENTER  
MASTER  
VOLUME  
USB  
DVR  
2
S
-
VIDEO  
VIDEO/GAME INPUT  
AUDIO  
USB  
MCACC  
SETUP MIC  
VIDEO  
L
R
DIGITAL IN  
DVD  
TV  
DVR 1  
CD  
TV CTRL  
PHONES  
SYSTEM  
SETUP  
TUNING/  
STATION  
TUNER  
EDIT  
RETURN  
TONE  
SPEAKERS  
MULTI JOG  
CD-R/TAPE  
iPod  
HDMI  
2
HDMI 1 TUNER  
RECEIVER  
SLEEP  
S.RETRIEVER  
DIMMER  
ANALOG  
ATT  
This receiver  
SR+  
MIDNIGHT/  
LOUDNESS  
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  
plasma display, and just connect the audio (analog and/  
or digital) to this receiver.  
DIALOG  
E
1
Make sure that the plasma display and this receiver  
are switched on and that they are connected with the  
SR+ cable.  
See Using this receiver with a Pioneer plasma display  
above 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 56.  
2
To switch SR+ mode on/off, press RECEIVER, then  
the SR+ button.  
The front panel display shows SR+ ON or SR+ OFF.  
• The automatic volume muting feature is enabled  
separately; see SR+ Setup for Pioneer plasma displays  
on page 57.  
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Other Settings  
• If you change the setting to an input that has been  
previously assigned to another function (for example,  
TV/SAT) then the setting for that function will  
automatically be switched off.  
The Input Setup menu  
You only need to make settings in the Input Setup menu  
if you didn’t hook up your digital equipment according to  
the default settings (see Input function default and  
possible settings below). 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 used component video cords to connect your  
component you must tell the receiver which input you  
connected it to, or else you may see the S-video or  
composite video input instead of the component  
1
video signal.  
5
When you’re finished, select ‘Next’ to continue to  
1
Press RECEIVER on the remote control, then press  
the next screen.  
the SETUP button.  
The second screen of the Input setup has two optional  
settings:  
An on-screen display (OSD) appears on your TV. Use the  
ꢀ/ꢁ/ꢂ/ꢃ buttons 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.  
2
Select ‘Input Setup’ from the System Setup menu.  
PDP In (SR+) – To control certain functions on this  
System Setup  
1.Auto MCACC  
6.Input Setup  
Input  
(1/2)  
receiver from a plasma display, select the display  
DVD  
2.Surr Back System  
3.Manual MCACC  
4.Data Management  
5.Manual SP Setup  
6.Input Setup  
2
input to which you’ve connected the receiver.  
Digital In  
[
[
COAX-1  
Comp-2  
]
]
Component In  
6
When you're finished, press RETURN.  
7.Other Setup  
You will return to the System Setup menu.  
(
Next  
)
:Finish  
:
Exit  
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 above to tell the  
receiver how you’ve connected up. The dots (ì) indicate  
possible assignments.  
3
Select the input function that you want to set up.  
The default names correspond with the names next to the  
terminals on the rear panel (such as DVD/LD or VIDEO/  
GAME) which, in turn, correspond with the names on the  
remote control.  
6.Input Setup  
Input  
(1/2)  
6.Input Setup  
(
TV Game  
Input Name Default  
(2/2)  
DVD  
Back)  
Digital In  
[
[
COAX-1  
Comp-2  
]
]
Component In  
PDP In (SR+) Input-1  
[
]
Input Terminals  
Input source  
(
Next  
)
Digital  
COAX 1  
OPT 2  
OPT 1  
COAX 2  
(Fixed)  
ì
Component  
:Finish  
ENTER  
:
Next  
:Finish  
DVD/LD  
TV/SAT  
ì
ì
4
Select the input(s) to which you’ve connected your  
component.  
For example, if your DVD player only has an optical  
output, you will need to change the DVD/LD input  
function’s Digital In setting from COAX 1 (default) to the  
optical input you’ve connected it to. The numbering  
(OPT1 to 3) corresponds with the numbers beside the  
inputs on the back of the receiver.  
DVR/VCR1  
DVR/VCR2  
VIDEO/GAME  
HDMI 1  
ì
ì
(Fixed)  
HDMI 2  
ì
USB  
Note  
1 For high-definition video (using component video connections), or when digital video conversion is switched off (in Setting the AV options on page 58),  
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 plasma display on page 54). Note that to control this receiver using the remote, you will have to point it at the  
plasma display’s remote sensor after making this connection.  
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1
Select ‘SR+ Setup’ from the Other Setup menu.  
Input Terminals  
Digital Component  
Input source  
7.Other Setup  
7a.SR+ Setup  
a.SR+ Setup  
b.OSD Adjustment  
PDP Volume Control  
OFF  
CD  
OPT 3  
Monitor Out Connect  
OFF  
[
]
CD-R/TAPE/MD  
TUNER  
ì
:Return  
:Finish  
iPod  
2
3
Select the ‘PDP Volume Control’ setting you want.  
OFF – The receiver does not control the volume of the  
plasma display.  
ON – When the receiver is switched to one of the  
inputs that use the plasma display (DVD/LD, for  
example), the volume on the plasma display is muted  
so only sound from the receiver is heard.  
The Other Setup menu  
The Other Setup menu is where you can make  
customized settings to reflect how you are using the  
receiver.  
Assign any input source connected to the plasma  
1
Press RECEIVER on the remote control, then press  
display to the corresponding input number.  
This matches the receiver’s input source with a  
numbered video input on the plasma display. For  
example, assign DVD/LD to input-2 if you have  
connected the your DVD video output to video input 2 on  
the plasma display.  
the SETUP button.  
An on-screen display (OSD) appears on your TV. Use the  
ꢀ/ꢁ/ꢂ/ꢃ buttons and ENTER to navigate through the  
screens and select menu items. Press RETURN to  
confirm and exit the current menu.  
2
Select ‘Other Setup’ then press ENTER  
.
• The Monitor Out Connect should be set to the input  
that you’ve used to connect this receiver to your  
plasma display.  
System Setup  
1.Auto MCACC  
7.Other Setup  
a.SR+ Setup  
b.OSD Adjustment  
2.Surr Back System  
3.Manual MCACC  
4.Data Management  
5.Manual SP Setup  
6.Input Setup  
7a.SR+ Setup  
PDP Volume Control  
7.Other Setup  
[
OFF  
]
Monitor Out Connect  
OFF  
:
Exit  
:Return  
3
Select the setting you want to adjust.  
:Finish  
If you are doing this for the first time, you may want to  
adjust these settings in order:  
4
When you're finished, press RETURN.  
You will return to the Other Setup menu.  
SR+ Setup – Specify how you want to control your  
Pioneer plasma display (see SR+ Setup for Pioneer  
plasma displays below).  
OSD Adjustment  
Use this feature to adjust your TV display if it seems  
difficult to see all the instructions on the screen.  
OSD Adjustment – Adjust the position of the on-  
screen display on your TV (see OSD Adjustment  
below).  
1
Select ‘OSD Adjustment’ from the Other Setup  
4
Make the adjustments necessary for each setting,  
pressing RETURN to confirm after each screen.  
menu.  
7.Other Setup  
a..SR+ Setup  
b.OSD Adjustment  
SR+ Setup for Pioneer plasma displays  
Make the following settings if you have connected a  
Pioneer plasma display to this receiver using an SR+  
cable. Note that the number of function settings available  
will depend on the plasma display you’ve connected.  
X=0 , Y=0  
Finish  
[
]
:Cancel  
:Return  
2
Use ꢀ/ꢁ/ꢂ/ꢃ to move the display field around  
until you get one that you feel best suits your TV.  
See also Using this receiver with a Pioneer plasma display  
on page 54 and Using the SR+ mode with a Pioneer  
plasma display on page 55.  
3
When you're finished, press ENTER  
You will return to the Other Setup menu.  
.
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Chapter 11:  
Using other functions  
Setting  
What it does  
Option(s)  
OFF  
Setting the AV options  
HI-BIT / HI- Creates a wider dynamic range with  
SAMP  
There are a number of additional sound and picture  
settings you can make using the AV Parameter menu.  
The defaults, if not stated, are listed in bold.  
digital sources like CDs or DVDs.  
ON  
(High Bit /  
High  
Sampling)  
DNR  
(Digital Noise  
Reduction)  
May improve the quality of sound in a  
noisy source (for example, cassette  
or video tape with lots of background  
noise) when switched on.  
OFF  
Important  
ON  
• Note that if a setting doesn’t appear in the AV  
Parameter menu, it is unavailable due to the current  
source, settings and status of the receiver.  
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 – Chan-  
nel 1 is heard  
only  
1
2
Press RECEIVER then press AV PARAMETER  
.
Use / to select the setting you want to adjust.  
CH2 – Chan-  
nel 2 is heard  
only  
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.  
CH1 CH2 –  
Both channels  
heard from  
front speakers  
3
Use / to set it as necessary.  
See the table below for the options available for each  
setting.  
c
DRC  
(Dynamic  
Range  
Control)  
Adjusts the level of dynamic range for  
movie soundtracks optimized for  
Dolby Digital, DTS, Dolby Digital  
Plus, Dolby TrueHD, DTS-HD and  
DTS-HD Master Audio (you may need  
to use this feature when listening to  
surround sound at low volumes).  
AUTO  
4
Press RETURN to confirm and exit the menu.  
OFF  
MAX  
MID  
Setting  
What it does  
Option(s)  
a
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  
0 to 7  
Default: 3  
C. WIDTH  
(Center  
Width)  
(Applicable  
only when  
usingacenter settings).  
speaker)  
SACD  
Brings out detail in SACDs by  
maximizing the dynamic range  
(during digital processing).  
0 to 6 (dB)  
Default: 0 (dB)  
d
GAIN  
DELAY  
(Sound  
Delay)  
Some monitors have a slight delay  
when showing video, so the  
0.0 to 6.0  
(frames)  
Adjusts the depth of the surround  
–3 to +3  
Default: 0  
DIMEN-  
soundtrack will be slightly out of sync 1 second = 25  
sound balance from front to back,  
making the sound more distant  
(minus settings), or more forward  
(positive settings).  
a
SION  
with the picture. By adding a bit of  
delay, you can adjust the sound to  
match the presentation of the video.  
frames (PAL)  
LFE  
(LFE  
Attenuate)  
Some Dolby Digital and DTS audio  
sources include ultra-low bass tones.  
Set the LFE attenuator as necessary  
to prevent the ultra-low bass tones  
from distorting the sound from the  
speakers.  
The LFE is not limited when set to  
0 dB, which is the recommended  
value. When set to –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.  
0dB  
Extends the front stereo image to  
include the surround speakers for a  
‘wraparound’ effect.  
OFF  
PANORA-  
a
MA  
–5dB/ –10dB/  
–15dB/ –20dB/  
OFF  
ON  
b
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  
Default: 3  
C. IMAGE  
(Center  
Image)  
(Applicable  
only when  
usingacenter  
speaker)  
EFFECT  
Sets the effect level for the currently  
selected Advanced Surround mode  
(each mode can be set separately).  
10 to 90  
HDMI  
Specifies the routing of the HDMI  
audio signal out of this receiver (amp)  
or through to a TV or plasma display.  
AMP  
THROUGH  
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Setting  
What it does  
Option(s)  
ON  
Making an audio or a video recording  
V. CONV  
(Digital Video  
Conversion)  
Converts analog 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
connected to the receiver (such as a CD player or TV).  
BRIGHT  
(Brightness)  
Adjusts the overall brightness.  
–10 to +10  
Default: 0  
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 11 for more on connections).  
CONTRAST Adjusts the contrast between light  
–10 to +10  
Default: 0  
and dark.  
HUE  
Adjusts the red/green balance.  
–10 to +10  
Default: 0  
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.  
I/P. CONV  
(I/P Convert)  
When Auto is selected, 480i/576i or  
480p/576p is automatically selected  
depending on the capability of the  
display connected to this receiver.  
When ON is selected, 480i/576i video  
signals are upconverted into 480p/  
576p. This feature is only available  
when analog signals are converted  
into HDMI signals.  
Auto  
ON  
OFF  
For more information about video connections, see  
Connecting a DVD/HDD recorder, VCR and other video  
sources on page 14.  
A. DELAY  
(Auto delay)  
This feature automatically corrects  
the audio-to-video delay between  
components connected with an  
HDMI cable. The audio delay time is  
set depending on the operational  
status of the display connected with  
an HDMI cable. The video delay time  
is automatically adjusted according  
OFF  
ON  
SYSTEM OFF  
INPUT  
RECEIVER  
SOURCE  
SELECT  
e
to the audio delay time.  
USB  
DVR  
2
DVD  
TV  
HDMI  
DVR 1  
CD  
TV CTRL  
RECEIVER  
a.Only when listening to 2-channel sources in Dolby Pro Logic IIx Music/  
Dolby Pro Logic II Music mode.  
CD-R/TAPE  
iPod  
2
HDMI 1 TUNER  
b.Only when listening to 2-channel sources in Neo:6 Music mode.  
c.The initially set AUTO is only available for Dolby TrueHD signals. Select  
MAX or MID for signals other than Dolby TrueHD.  
1
Select the source you want to record.  
d.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.  
e.This feature is only available when the connected display supports the  
automatic audio/video synchronizing capability (‘lip-sync’) for HDMI. If you  
find the automatically set delay time unsuitable, set A. DELAY to OFF and  
adjust the delay time manually. For more details about the lip-sync feature  
of your display, contact the manufacturer directly.  
Use the input source buttons (or INPUT SELECT).  
• If necessary, press SIGNAL SEL (SIGNAL SELECT) to  
select the input signal corresponding to the source  
component (see Choosing the input signal on  
page 29 for more on this).  
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, AV parameters, 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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11  
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 with this system,  
but it is possible to switch the impedance setting if you  
plan to use speakers with a 6 impedance rating. Use  
the front panel controls to do this.  
hear distortion in the sound.  
USB  
DVR  
2
DVD  
TV  
DVR 1  
CD  
TV CTRL  
RECEIVER  
CD-R/TAPE  
iPod  
HDMI  
2
HDMI 1 TUNER  
SLEEP  
S.RETRIEVER  
DIMMER  
ANALOG  
ATT  
With the receiver in standby, press STANDBY/  
SR+  
MIDNIGHT/  
LOUDNESS  
ON while holding down the SPEAKERS button.  
Each time you do this, you switch between the  
impedance settings:  
Press RECEIVER then press ANALOG ATT to switch  
the input attenuator on or off.  
SP 6 OHM – Use this setting if your speakers are  
rated at 6 .  
SP 8 OHM – Use this setting if your speakers are  
rated at 8 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 to check your current settings for  
features such as surround back channel processing and  
your current MCACC preset.  
USB  
DVR  
2
DVD  
TV  
DVR 1  
CD  
TV CTRL  
RECEIVER  
CD-R/TAPE  
iPod  
HDMI  
2
HDMI 1 TUNER  
AUDIO SUBTITLE  
DISP  
HDD  
CH  
DVD  
CH  
SLEEP  
S.RETRIEVER  
DIMMER  
ANALOG  
ATT  
PHOTO  
STEREO/  
F.S.SURR  
STATUS SIGNAL SEL  
SB ch  
SR+  
MIDNIGHT/  
LOUDNESS  
MULTI OPE  
SHIFT  
THX  
STANDARD ADV.SURR  
PHASE  
MCACC  
S.DIRECT  
Press RECEIVER then press SLEEP repeatedly to set  
the sleep time.  
1
Press STATUS to check the system settings.  
30 min  
Off  
60 min  
90 min  
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  
Tone controls  
2
Surround Back Processing MCACC Position  
Midnight / Loudness  
Dimming the display  
2
When you’re finished, press STATUS again to  
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.  
switch off the display.  
CD-R/TAPE  
iPod  
HDMI  
2
CD  
HDMI 1 TUNER  
RECEIVER  
SLEEP  
S.RETRIEVER  
DIMMER  
ANALOG  
ATT  
SR+  
MIDNIGHT/  
LOUDNESS  
DIALOG  
E
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  
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Setting  
Default  
Sound Retriever  
Sound Delay  
Dual Mono  
DRC  
Off  
Use this procedure to reset all the receiver’s settings to  
the factory default. Use the front panel controls to do this.  
0 frame  
CH1  
OFF  
0 dB  
0 dB  
Auto  
OFF  
OFF  
90  
1
Switch the receiver into standby.  
2
While holding down the front panel TONE button,  
press and hold  
seconds.  
STANDBY/ON for about three  
SACD Gain  
LFE Attenuate  
I/P Convert  
Auto delay  
Digital Safety  
Effect Level  
The display shows RESET?.  
Press the front panel ENTER button.  
The display shows RESET OK?.  
Press SYSTEM SETUP to confirm.  
3
4
OK appears in the display to indicate that the receiver  
has been reset to the factory default settings.  
Extended Stereo  
Other modes  
50  
• Note that all settings will be saved, even if the  
receiver is unplugged.  
2 PL II Music Options Center Width  
3
Dimension  
Panorama  
0
Default system settings  
OFF  
3
Setting  
Default  
Neo:6 Options  
All Inputs  
Center Image  
HDMI Audio  
Amp  
Listening Mode (2 ch) AUTO SURROUND  
Listening Mode (x ch) AUTO SURROUND  
Digital Video Conversion  
Speakers  
On  
A
Listening Mode (HP)  
STEREO  
Surround Back System  
Speaker System  
Normal (SBch)  
SMALL  
SMALL  
SMALL  
SMALLx2  
YES  
See also Setting the AV options on page 58 for other default DSP  
Front  
Center  
Surr.  
SB  
settings.  
MCACC  
Channel level (M1–M6)  
0 dB  
3.0 m  
ON  
Speaker Distance (M1–M6)  
SW  
Standing Wave  
(M1–M6)  
Standing Wave On/  
Off  
Crossover  
X-Curve  
80 Hz  
ATT  
0 dB  
0.0  
OFF  
SWch Wide Trim  
All channels/bands  
THX Audio Setting  
Inputs  
0.0–0.3m  
EQ Data (M1–M6)  
0 dB  
0.0 dB  
EQ Wide Trim (M1–M6)  
See Input function default and possible settings on page 56.  
SR+  
SR+ Control On/Off  
SR+ Volume Control On/Off  
Monitor Out  
OFF  
OFF  
OFF  
DSP  
MCACC Position Memory  
M1: MEMORY 1  
ON  
Surround back channel  
Processing  
Phase Control  
On  
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Chapter 12:  
Controlling the rest of your system  
5
Use ꢀ/ꢁ to select the manufacturer’s name from  
the list then press ENTER  
.
Setting the remote to control other  
components  
6
Use ꢀ/ꢁ to select the proper code from the list,  
then try using this remote with your component.  
The code should start with the component type (for  
example, DVD 020). If there is more than one, start with  
Most components can be assigned to one of the input  
source buttons (such as DVD/LD or CD) using the  
component’s manufacturer preset code stored in the  
remote.  
2
the first one.  
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).  
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.  
• If you can’t find or properly enter a preset code, you  
can still teach the remote individual commands from  
another remote control (see Programming signals  
from other remote controls below).  
If you can’t find a preset code that matches the  
component you want to control, you can still teach the  
remote individual commands from another remote  
control (see Programming signals from other remote  
controls below).  
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If your component is controlled successfully, press  
ENTER to confirm.  
The remote LCD display shows OK.  
Note  
• You can cancel or exit any of the steps by pressing  
RECEIVER. To go back a step, press RETURN.  
Programming signals from other  
remote controls  
• After one minute of inactivity, the remote  
automatically exits the operation.  
If the preset code for your component is not available, or  
the available preset codes do not operate correctly, you  
can program signals from the remote control of another  
component. This can also be used to program additional  
operations (buttons not covered in the presets) after  
Selecting preset codes directly  
AV PARAMETER  
TOP MENU  
CH LEVEL  
MENU  
USB  
DVR  
2
TUNE  
DVD  
TV  
DVR 1  
CD  
TV CTRL  
ST  
ST  
3
T.EDIT  
CD-R/TAPE  
iPod  
HDMI  
2
assigning a preset code.  
ENTER  
SETUP  
RETURN  
HDMI 1 TUNER  
RECEIVER  
TUNE  
SLEEP  
S.RETRIEVER  
ANALOG  
ATT  
PTY SEARCH  
GUIDE  
BAND  
1
While pressing the RECEIVER button, press SETUP  
.
TV CONTROL  
The remote LCD display shows SETUP.  
1
While pressing the RECEIVER button, press SETUP  
.
2
Use ꢀ/ꢁ to select LEARNING then press ENTER.  
The remote LCD display shows SETUP.  
The LCD on the remote prompts you for the component  
2
3
Use ꢀ/ꢁ to select PRESET then press ENTER  
.
you want to control (for example DVD or TV).  
Press the input source button for the component  
3
Press the input source button for the component  
you want to control then press ENTER  
The LCD on the remote displays the component you want  
to control (for example DVD or TV).  
.
you want to control then press ENTER  
.
4
PRES KEY shows in the LCD display.  
1
4
Point the two remote controls towards each other  
4
Use ꢀ/ꢁ to select the first letter of the brand name  
then press the button that will be doing the learning on  
this receiver’s remote control.  
PRES KEY starts flashing to indicate the remote is ready  
to accept a signal.  
of your component then press ENTER  
This should be the manufacturer’s name (for example, P  
for Pioneer).  
.
Note  
1 You can’t assign the RECEIVER, TUNER, USB or iPod buttons.  
2 • When using a Pioneer HDD recorder, please select PIONEER DVR 487, 488, 489 or 493.  
• When using a Pioneer plasma display released prior to summer 2005, please select preset codes 600 or 231.  
The remote can store about 200 preset codes (this has been tested with codes of Pioneer format only).  
3
4 • You can’t assign the RECEIVER, TUNER, USB or iPod buttons.  
TV CONTROL buttons (TV, TV VOL +/–, TV CH +/– and INPUT SELECT) can only be learned after selecting TV CTRL.  
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• The remote controls should be 3 cm to 5 cm apart.  
Erasing one of the remote control  
button settings  
3 cm to 5 cm  
This erases one of the buttons you have programmed and  
restores the button to the factory default.  
5
Press the corresponding button on the other  
remote control that is sending (teaching) the signal to  
this receiver’s remote control.  
For example, if you want to learn the playback control  
signal, press and hold briefly. The LCD display will  
show OK if the operation has been learned.  
1
While pressing the RECEIVER button, press SETUP  
.
The remote LCD display shows SETUP.  
2
Use / to select ERASE then press ENTER.  
1
The LCD on the remote prompts you for the component  
corresponding to the button setting to be erased.  
If for some reasons the operation hasn’t been learned the  
LCD will display ERROR briefly and then display PRES  
KEY again. If this happens, keep pressing the (teaching)  
button as you vary the distance between the two remotes,  
3
Press the input source button corresponding to the  
command to be erased then press ENTER  
.
The LCD display flashes PRES KEY.  
2
until the LCD display shows OK.  
4
Press and hold the button to be erased for two  
Certain buttons represent operations that cannot be  
learned from other remote controls. The buttons  
available are shown below (with the exception of the TV  
controls, a combination of SHIFT and these buttons can  
also be learned):  
seconds.  
3
The LCD display shows OK or NO CODE to confirm the  
button has been erased.  
5
Repeat step 4 to erase other buttons.  
6
Press and hold the RECEIVER button for a couple of  
SYSTEM OFF  
INPUT  
seconds when you’re done.  
RECEIVER  
SOURCE  
SELECT  
Resetting the remote control presets  
TV CONTROL  
INPUT  
This will erase all preset remote control preset codes and  
programmed buttons.  
TV VOL  
MPX  
TV CH  
VOL  
SELECT  
USB  
DVR  
2
DVD  
TV  
HDMI  
DVR 1  
CD  
TV CTRL  
RECEIVER  
CD-R/TAPE  
iPod  
2
REC  
A
B
HDMI 1 TUNER  
MUTE  
1
While pressing the RECEIVER button, press SETUP  
.
EON  
REC STOP JUKEBOX  
C
D
E
SLEEP  
S.RETRIEVER  
DIMMER  
ANALOG  
ATT  
The remote LCD display shows SETUP.  
AUDIO SUBTITLE  
DISP  
HDD  
CH  
DVD  
CH  
SR+  
MIDNIGHT/  
LOUDNESS  
PHOTO  
STEREO/  
F.S.SURR  
2
Use / to select RESET then press ENTER  
.
STATUS SIGNAL SEL  
SB ch  
DIALOG  
E
RESET flashes in the LCD display.  
MULTI OPE  
SHIFT  
THX  
STANDARD ADV.SURR  
D.ACCESS  
CLASS  
DISC  
+10  
ENTER  
PHASE  
MCACC  
S.DIRECT  
AV PARAMETER  
TOP MENU  
CH LEVEL  
MENU  
3
Press and hold ENTER for about two seconds.  
TUNE  
The LCD shows OK to confirm the remote presets have  
been erased.  
ST  
ST  
T.EDIT  
ENTER  
SETUP  
RETURN  
RECEIVER  
TUNE  
PTY SEARCH  
GUIDE  
BAND  
6
To program additional signals for the current  
Confirming preset codes  
component repeat steps 4 and 5.  
To program signals for another component, exit and  
repeat steps 1 through 5.  
Use this feature to check which preset code is assigned  
to an input source button.  
1
While pressing the RECEIVER button, press SETUP  
.
7
Press and hold the RECEIVER button for a couple of  
The remote LCD display shows SETUP.  
seconds to exit and store the operation(s).  
2
Use / to select READ ID then press ENTER.  
The LCD on the remote prompts you for the input source  
button you want to check.  
Note  
1 Note that interference from TVs or other devices will sometimes result in the remote control learning the wrong signal.  
2 • Some commands from other remote controls cannot be learned, but in most cases the remotes just need to be moved closer together or farther apart.  
• If the remote LCD shows FULL, it means the memory is full. See Erasing one of the remote control button settings below to erase a programmed button  
you’re not using to free up more memory (note that some signals may take more memory than others).  
3 Note that the number key decimal button (+10/D.ACCESS) may not be learned with some components.  
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3
Press the button of the component for which you  
2
Use / to select DIRECT F then press ENTER.  
want to check the preset code, then press ENTER.  
The brand name and preset code appears in the display  
for three seconds.  
The LCD on the remote prompts you for the button of the  
input source you want to control.  
3
Press the input source button for the component  
you want to control then press ENTER  
.
4
Use / to switch direct function ON or OFF then  
Renaming input source names  
press ENTER  
The LCD shows OK to confirm the setting.  
.
You can customize the names that appear on the remote  
LCD when you select an input source (for example, you  
could change the name of DVR 1 to HDD/DVR).  
1
While pressing the RECEIVER button, press SETUP  
.
Multi Operation and System Off  
The remote LCD display shows SETUP.  
The Multi Operation feature allows you to program a  
series of up to five commands for the components in your  
system. For example, you could turn on your TV, turn on  
your DVD player and start playing the loaded DVD using  
only two buttons on the remote control.  
2
Use / to select RENAME then press ENTER.  
The LCD on the remote prompts you for the button of the  
input source you want to rename.  
3
Press the input source button you want to rename  
Similar to multi operations, System Off allows you to use  
one button to stop and switch off a series of components  
then press ENTER  
.
4
Use / to select NAME EDT then press ENTER.  
2
in your system at the same time.  
To reset the button to its original (default) name, select  
NAME RST above.  
Programming a multi-operation or a  
shutdown sequence  
5
Edit the name of the input source in the remote  
control LCD, pressing ENTER when you’re finished.  
Use / to change the character and / to move  
forward/back a position. The name can be up to eight  
characters (the possible characters are listed below).  
AV PARAMETER  
TOP MENU  
CH LEVEL  
MENU  
USB  
DVR  
2
TUNE  
DVD  
TV  
DVR 1  
CD  
TV CTRL  
ST  
ST  
T.EDIT  
CD-R/TAPE  
iPod  
HDMI  
2
ENTER  
SETUP  
RETURN  
HDMI 1 TUNER  
RECEIVER  
TUNE  
SLEEP  
S.RETRIEVER  
ANALOG  
ATT  
PTY SEARCH  
GUIDE  
BAND  
TV CONTROL  
ABCDEFGHIJKLMNOPQRSTUVWXYZ  
0123456789 \ / * + – (space)  
1
While pressing the RECEIVER button, press SETUP  
.
The remote LCD display shows SETUP.  
2
Use / to select MULTI OP or SYS OFF from the  
Direct function  
menu and press ENTER  
If you selected Multi Operation (MULTI OP), the LCD on  
.
• Default setting: ON  
the remote prompts you for an input source button.  
You can use the direct function feature to control one  
component using the remote control while at the same  
time, using your receiver to playback a different  
component. This could let you, for example, use the  
remote control to set up and listen to a CD on the receiver  
and then use the remote control to rewind a tape in your  
VCR while you continue to listen to your CD player.  
If you selected System Off (SYSOFF), go to step 4.  
3
Press the input source button for the component  
that will start the multi-operation then press ENTER  
For example, if you want to start the sequence by  
switching on your DVD player, press DVD.  
.
4
Use / to select CODE EDT then press ENTER.  
When direct function is on, any component you select  
(using the input source buttons) will be selected by both  
the receiver and the remote control. When you turn direct  
function off, you can operate the remote control without  
To erase any previously stored multi-operations (or  
shutdown sequences) select CODE ERS above.  
5
Use / to select a command in the sequence then  
1
affecting the receiver.  
press ENTER  
.
If this is the first command in the sequence, select 1ST  
CODE. Otherwise, simply choose the next command in  
the sequence. PRES KEY flashes after you press ENTER.  
1
While pressing the RECEIVER button, press SETUP.  
The remote LCD display shows SETUP.  
Note  
1 You can’t use direct function with the TV CTRL function.  
2 • Before Multi Operation and System Off will work correctly, you must setup the remote to work with your TV and other components (see Setting the  
remote to control other components on page 62 for more on this).  
• Some units may take some time to power up, in which case multiple operations may not be possible.  
• Power on and off commands only work with components that have a standby mode.  
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6
If necessary, press the input source button for the  
Using multi operations  
You can start multi operations with the receiver switched  
on, or in standby.  
component whose command you want to input.  
This is only necessary if the command is for a new  
component (input source).  
AUDIO SUBTITLE  
DISP  
HDD  
CH  
DVD  
CH  
PHOTO  
7
Select the button for the command you want to  
STEREO/  
F.S.SURR  
STATUS SIGNAL SEL  
SB ch  
input.  
MULTI OPE  
SHIFT  
THX  
STANDARD ADV.SURR  
The following remote control commands can be selected:  
PHASE  
MCACC  
S.DIRECT  
SYSTEM OFF  
INPUT  
RECEIVER  
SOURCE  
SELECT  
RECEIVER  
1
Press MULTI OPE.  
TV CONTROL  
INPUT  
MULTI OP flashes in the display.  
TV VOL  
MPX  
TV CH  
VOL  
SELECT  
USB  
DVR  
2
DVD  
TV  
HDMI  
DVR 1  
CD  
TV CTRL  
RECEIVER  
2
Press an input source button that has been set up  
CD-R/TAPE  
iPod  
2
REC  
A
B
with a multi operation.  
The receiver switches on (if it was in standby) and the  
programmed multi operation is performed automatically.  
HDMI 1 TUNER  
MUTE  
EON  
REC STOP JUKEBOX  
C
D
E
SLEEP  
S.RETRIEVER  
DIMMER  
ANALOG  
ATT  
AUDIO SUBTITLE  
DISP  
HDD  
CH  
DVD  
CH  
SR+  
MIDNIGHT/  
LOUDNESS  
PHOTO  
STEREO/  
F.S.SURR  
STATUS SIGNAL SEL  
SB ch  
DIALOG  
E
Using System off  
MULTI OPE  
SHIFT  
THX  
STANDARD ADV.SURR  
D.ACCESS  
CLASS  
DISC  
ENTER  
+10  
PHASE  
MCACC  
S.DIRECT  
AV PARAMETER  
TOP MENU  
CH LEVEL  
MENU  
AUDIO SUBTITLE  
DISP  
HDD  
CH  
DVD  
CH  
TUNE  
SYSTEM OFF  
SOURCE  
PHOTO  
INPUT  
STEREO/  
F.S.SURR  
RECEIVER  
STATUS SIGNAL SEL  
SB ch  
SELECT  
ST  
ST  
T.EDIT  
ENTER  
SETUP  
RETURN  
MULTI OPE  
SHIFT  
THX  
STANDARD ADV.SURR  
RECEIVER  
TUNE  
PTY SEARCH  
GUIDE  
BAND  
PHASE  
MCACC  
S.DIRECT  
• You don’t need to program the receiver to switch on  
or off. This is done automatically.  
USB  
DVR  
2
RECEIVER  
DVD  
TV  
DVR 1  
TV CTRL  
With Pioneer components, you don’t need to:  
• program the power to switch off in a shutdown  
sequence (except DVD recorders);  
1
Press MULTI OPE.  
MULTI OP flashes in the display.  
• program the power to switch on if it’s the source  
component selected in step 3;  
2
Press SOURCE.  
The command sequence you programmed will run, then  
1
• program a Pioneer TV or monitor to switch on if the  
input function (selected in step 2) has video input  
terminals;  
all Pioneer components will switch off , followed by this  
receiver.  
These take priority in multi operations (not shutdown).  
8
Repeat steps 5–7 to program a sequence of up to  
five commands.  
9
When you’re finished, use / to select EDITEXIT  
from the menu and press ENTER  
.
You will return to the remote control SETUP menu. Select  
* EXIT * again to exit.  
Note  
1 In order to avoid accidently switching off a DVD recorder that is currently recording, no DVD recorder power off codes are sent.  
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Controls for TVs  
Controls for other components  
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 on page 62 for more on this). Use the input  
source buttons to select the component.  
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 62 for more on this). Use the input  
source buttons to select the component.  
• 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.  
Button(s) Function  
Components  
SOURCE  
Press to switch the component CD/MD/CD-R/  
between standby and on.  
VCR/DVD/LD/  
DVR player/  
Cassette deck  
Button(s) Function  
Components  
Press to return to the start of the CD/MD/CD-R/  
current track or chapter.  
Repeated presses skips to the  
start of previous tracks or  
chapters.  
DVD/LD player  
TV  
Press to switch the component Cable TV/  
assigned to the TV CTRL  
Satellite TV/TV  
button on or off.  
INPUT  
SELECT  
Switches the TV input. (Not  
possible with all models.)  
TV  
Press to advance to the start of CD/MD/CD-R/  
the next track or chapter.  
Repeated presses skips to the  
start of following tracks or  
chapters.  
DVD/LD player  
TV CH +/–  
TV VOL +/–  
SOURCE  
Selects channels.  
Cable TV/  
Satellite TV/TV  
Adjust the TV volume.  
Cable TV/  
Satellite TV/TV  
Pause playback or recording.  
CD/MD/CD-R/  
VCR/DVD/LD/  
DVR player/  
Switches the TV or CATV  
between standby and on.  
Cable TV/  
Satellite TV/TV  
Cassette deck  
Use to choose the ‘A’  
commands on a Satellite TV  
menu.  
Satellite TV  
Start playback.  
CD/MD/CD-R/  
VCR/DVD/LD/  
DVR player/  
Cassette deck  
Use to choose the RED/B  
commands on a Satellite TV/TV  
menu.  
Satellite TV/TV  
Satellite TV/TV  
Satellite TV/TV  
Satellite TV/TV  
Satellite TV/TV  
Hold down for fast forward  
playback.  
CD/MD/CD-R/  
VCR/DVD/LD/  
DVR player/  
Use to choose the CYAN/E  
commands on a Satellite TV/TV  
menu.  
Cassette deck  
Hold down for fast reverse  
playback.  
CD/MD/CD-R/  
VCR/DVD/LD/  
DVR player/  
Use to choose the GREEN/C  
commands on a Satellite TV/TV  
menu.  
Cassette deck  
Stops playback.  
CD/MD/CD-R/  
VCR/DVD/LD/  
DVR player/  
Use to choose the YELLOW/D  
commands on a Satellite TV/TV  
menu.  
Cassette deck  
AUDIO DISP  
/
Use to switch audio tracks.  
REC  
Starts recording.  
Stops recording.  
MD/CD-R/VCR/  
DVR player/  
Cassette deck  
SUBTITLE  
Use to return to the previously Cable TV/  
(
SHIFT+)  
selected channel.  
Satellite TV/TV  
GUIDE  
Use as the GUIDE button for  
navigating.  
Cable TV/  
Satellite TV/TV  
REC STOP  
SHIFT+  
DVR player  
(
)  
RETURN  
Use to select RETURN or EXIT. Satellite TV/TV  
JUKEBOX  
SHIFT+  
Switches to the Jukebox feature. DVR player  
(
)  
Number  
buttons  
Use to select a specific TV  
channel.  
Cable TV/  
Satellite TV/TV  
Number  
buttons  
Directly access tracks on a  
program source.  
CD/MD/CD-R/  
VCR/LD player  
+10 button  
Use to add a decimal point  
when selecting a TV channel.  
Satellite TV/TV  
Use the number buttons to  
navigate the on-screen  
display.  
DVD/DVR  
player  
ENTER/  
DISC  
Use to enter a channel.  
Cable TV/  
Satellite TV/TV  
+10 button  
Selects tracks higher than 10.  
CD/MD/CD-R/  
MENU  
Select the menu screen.  
Cable TV/  
Satellite TV/TV  
(For example, press +10 then 3 VCR/LD player  
to select track 13.)  
///  
Select, adjust and navigate  
items on the menu screen.  
Cable TV/  
Satellite TV/TV  
& ENTER  
TOP MENU  
Switches TEXT ON/OFF for TVs. TV  
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Button(s) Function  
Components  
Operating other Pioneer components  
with this unit’s sensor  
ENTER/  
DISC  
Chooses the disc.  
Multiple CD  
player  
Use as the ENTER button.  
VCR/DVD player  
DVR player  
Many Pioneer components have SR 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  
Displays the setup screen for  
DVR players.  
Changes sides of the LD.  
LD player  
1
TOP MENU  
MENU  
Displays the disc ‘top’ menu of a DVD/DVR  
player  
passed along the chain to the appropriate component.  
DVD player.  
Displays menus concerning the DVD/DVR  
current DVD or DVR you are  
using.  
Important  
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.  
Pauses the tape.  
Stops the tape.  
Starts playback.  
Cassette deck  
Cassette deck  
Cassette deck  
ENTER  
/  
Fast rewinds/fast forwards the Cassette deck  
tape.  
1
Decide which component you want to use the  
remote sensor of.  
///  
Navigates DVD menu/options. DVD/DVR  
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  
GUIDE  
Press to access the DVD player DVD/DVR  
setup screen.  
player  
2
Connect the CONTROL OUT jack of that component  
CH +/–  
Selects channels.  
VCR/DVD/DVR  
player  
to the CONTROL IN jack of another Pioneer component.  
Use a cable with a mono mini-plug on each end for the  
connection.  
AUDIO  
SUBTITLE  
Changes the audio language or DVD/DVR  
channel. player  
Displays/changes the subtitles DVD/DVR  
on multilingual DVDs.  
OPTICAL  
DIGITAL  
OUT  
IN  
1
player  
COMPONENT VID  
IN  
1
Y
PB  
SHIFT  
+SUBTITLE  
Switches to the VCR controls  
when using a VCR/DVD/HDD  
recorder.  
VCR/DVD/DVR  
player  
IN  
2
(
DVR/  
VCR1  
IN  
1
)
CONTROL  
CONTROL  
IN  
2
(
)
TV/SAT  
IN  
2
Y
PB  
OUT  
IN  
(
3
)
CD  
IN  
OUT  
IN  
OUT  
S-VIDEO  
ASSIG-  
NABLE  
HDD (SHIFT  
+ CH–)  
1
3
Switches to the hard disk  
controls when using a DVD/  
HDD recorder.  
DVR player  
DVR player  
HDMI  
CONTROL  
OUT  
iPod  
IN  
IN  
AUDIO  
L
IN  
OUT  
IN  
DVD(SHIFT  
+ CH+)  
Switches to the DVD controls  
when using a DVD/HDD  
recorder.  
IN  
1
(
)
DVD/LD  
R
IN  
2
(
)
DVR/VCR2  
CD  
CD-R/TAPE/MD  
COAXIAL  
ASSIGNABLE  
1
2
3
Continue the chain in the same way for as many  
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 62.  
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 unit using the remote sensor.  
• See Using this receiver with a Pioneer plasma display on page 54 if you are connecting a Pioneer plasma display.  
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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 wires. If  
off or the Phase Control indicator so, re-attach the speaker wires, making sure there are no stray strands.  
blinks.  
• The receiver may have a serious problem. Disconnect from the power and call a Pioneer authorized  
independent service company.  
During loud playback the power • Turn down the volume.  
suddenly switches off. • Lower the 63 Hz and 125 Hz equalizer levels in the Manual MCACC setup on page 40.  
• Try switching on the digital safety feature (put the receiver into standby, hold down the SYSTEM SETUP  
button on the front panel and press STANDBY/ON to switch between SAFETY 1 (medium effect),  
SAFETY 2 (more effect) and SAFETY OFF). If the power switches off even with SAFETY 2 switched on, turn  
down the volume. With SAFETY 1 or SAFETY 2 on, some features may be unavailable.  
The unit does not respond when • Try switching the receiver off then back on again.  
the buttons are pressed.  
• Try disconnecting the power cable, then connect again.  
AMP ERR blinks in the display,  
then the power automatically  
switches off. The MCACC blinks  
and the power does not turn on.  
• The receiver may have a serious problem. Do not try switching the receiver on. Contact a Pioneer  
authorized independent service company for help.  
FAN STOP blinks in the display, • Something is obstructing the fan. Remove the obstruction and try switching the receiver back on. If the  
then the power automatically  
switches off.  
fan is still not working, or you can’t remove the object, unplug the receiver from the wall and call a Pioneer  
authorized independent service company.  
• The fan is malfunctioning. Unplug the receiver from the wall and call a Pioneer authorized independent  
service company.  
OVERHEAT blinks in the display • Allow the unit to cool down in a well-ventilated place before switching back on. Check the safety  
then the power automatically  
switches off.  
precautions on pages 2 and 3 for information on improving heat dispersal.  
No sound  
Symptom  
Remedy  
No sound is output when an input • Check the volume, mute setting (press MUTE) and speaker setting (press SPEAKERS).  
source is selected. • Make sure the correct input source is selected.  
No sound output from the front • Check that the MCACC setup microphone is disconnected.  
speakers. • Make sure the correct input signal is selected (press SIGNAL SELECT). 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 11).  
• Check that the speakers are connected properly (see Connecting the speakers on page 17).  
No sound from the surround or • Check that the stereo mode or the Front Stage Surround Advance mode isn’t selected; select one of the  
center speakers.  
surround listening modes (see Listening in surround sound on page 26).  
• Check that the surround/center speakers are not set to NO (see Speaker Setting on page 46).  
• Check the channel level settings (see Channel Level on page 47).  
• Check the speaker connections (see Connecting the speakers on page 17).  
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Symptom  
Remedy  
No sound from surround back  
speakers.  
• Check that the surround back speakers are set to LARGE or SMALL (see Speaker Setting on page 46).  
• Make sure surround back processing is set to SBch ON (see Using surround back channel processing on  
page 29).  
• 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 29).  
• 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 26).  
• Check the speaker connections (see Connecting the speakers on page 17). 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 46).  
• 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 46).  
• 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 46).  
• Check that the LFE Attenuate setting is not set to OFF, or a very quiet setting (see Setting the AV options  
on page 58).  
• Check the speaker level settings (see Channel Level on page 47).  
No sound from one speaker.  
• Check the speaker connection (see Connecting the speakers on page 17).  
• Check the speaker level settings (see Channel Level on page 47).  
• Check that the speaker hasn’t been set to NO (see Speaker Setting on page 46).  
• 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 26).  
Sound is produced from analog • Check that the input signal type is set to DIGITAL (see Choosing the input signal on page 29).  
components, but not from digital • Make sure that the digital input is assigned correctly for the input jack the component is connected to  
ones (DVD, LD, CD-ROM etc.).  
(see The Input Setup menu on page 56).  
• 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.  
Other audio problems  
Symptom  
Remedy  
Broadcast stations cannot be  
For FM broadcasts  
selected automatically, or there is • Fully extend the FM wire antenna, adjust the position for best reception and secure to a wall, etc.  
considerable noise in radio  
broadcasts.  
• Use an outdoor antenna for better reception (see page 20).  
For AM broadcasts  
• Adjust the position and direction of the AM antenna.  
• Use an outdoor antenna for better reception (see page 20).  
• 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  
appears to be downmixed to 2  
channels during playback.  
• Make sure that the multichannel analog inputs are selected (see Selecting the multichannel analog inputs  
on page 52).  
Noise is output when scanning a • This is not a malfunction of the receiver. The scan function of your player alters the digital information,  
DTS CD.  
making it unreadable, resulting in noise being output. Lower the volume when scanning.  
When playing a DTS format LD  
there is audible noise on the  
soundtrack.  
• Make sure that the input signal type is set to DIGITAL (see Choosing the input signal on page 29).  
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Symptom  
Remedy  
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 16).  
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 46).  
Everything seems to be set up  
correctly, but the playback sound  
is odd.  
• The speakers may be out of phase. Check that the positive/negative speaker terminals on the receiver are  
matched with the corresponding terminals on the speakers (see Connecting the speakers on page 17).  
The PHASE CONTROL feature  
• If applicable, check that the lowpass filter switch on your subwoofer is off, or the lowpass cutoff is set to  
doesn’t seem to have an audible the highest frequency setting. If there is a PHASE setting on your subwoofer, set it to 0º (or depending on  
effect.  
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 48).  
Noise or hum can be heard even • Check that personal computers or other digital components connected to the same power source are not  
when there is no sound being  
input.  
causing interference.  
There seems to be a time lag  
between the speakers and the  
output of the subwoofer.  
• See Automatically setting up for surround sound (Auto MCACC) on page 8 to set up your system again  
using MCACC (this will automatically compensate for a delay in the subwoofer output).  
The maximum volume available • This is not a malfunction. If the levels in Channel Level on page 47 have been adjusted, the maximum  
(shown in the front panel display) volume will change accordingly.  
is lower than the +12dB  
maximum.  
Video  
Symptom  
Remedy  
No image is output when an input • Check the video connections of the source component (see page 14).  
is selected.  
• For high-definition video (using component video connections), or when digital video conversion is  
switched off (in Setting the AV options on page 58), 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 56).  
• Check the video output settings of the source component.  
• Check that the video input you selected on your TV is correct.  
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 video  
picture.  
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 40).  
After using the Auto MCACC  
Setup, the speaker size setting is  
incorrect.  
• There may have been some low frequency noise in the room from an air-conditioner, motor, etc. Switch  
off all other appliances in the room and use Auto MCACC Setup again.  
• Depending on a number of factors (room size, speaker placement, etc.) this may occur in some cases.  
You can change the speaker setting manually in Speaker Setting on page 46, and use the ALL (Keep  
SPsetting) option for the Auto Mode in Automatic MCACC (Expert) on page 37 if this is a recurring problem.  
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Symptom  
Remedy  
Can’t adjust the Fine Speaker  
Distance setting (page 41)  
properly.  
• Check that the speakers are all in phase (make sure the positive (+) and negative () terminals are  
matched up properly).  
Most recent settings have been • The power cord was disconnected from the wall while adjusting this setting.  
erased.  
Display  
Symptom  
Remedy  
The display is dark or off.  
• Press DIMMER on the remote control repeatedly to select a different brightness.  
After making an adjustment the • Press DIMMER on the remote control repeatedly to select a different brightness.  
display goes off.  
You can’t get DIGITAL to display • Check the digital connections and make sure that the digital inputs are assigned correctly (see The Input  
when using the SIGNAL SELECT Setup menu on page 56).  
button.  
• If the multichannel analog inputs are selected, select a different input source.  
The Dolby/DTS indicator doesn’t • These indicators do dot light if playback is paused.  
light when playing Dolby/DTS  
software.  
• Check the playback (especially the digital output) settings of the source component.  
When playing a DVD-Audio disc, • This is not a malfunction. 96 kHz audio from DVD-Audio discs is only output from the analog outputs of  
the DVD player display shows  
96 kHz. However, the receiver’s  
display does not.  
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 29).  
source, the display doesn’t show  
96 kHz.  
When playing Dolby Digital or  
DTS sources, the receiver’s  
format indicators do not light.  
• Check that the player is connected using a digital connection.  
• Make sure that the receiver is set to AUTO or DIGITAL (see Choosing the input signal on page 29).  
• 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.  
When playing certain discs, none • The disc may not contain 5.1/6.1 channel material. Check the disc packaging for more on what audio  
of the receiver’s format  
indicators light.  
tracks are recorded on the disc.  
When playing a disc, the  
• Make sure that the receiver is set to AUTO or DIGITAL (see Choosing the input signal on page 29).  
2 PL II or Neo:6 indicator lights • If a two channel soundtrack is currently playing (including Dolby Surround encoded), then this is not a  
on the receiver.  
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 compatible. Set to SBch ON (see Using surround back channel processing on page 29) then switch to the  
AUTO setting, the EX and ES  
indicators don’t light, or the  
signal is not properly processed.  
THX Surround EX or Standard EX listening mode (see Listening in surround sound on page 26).  
During playback of DVD-Audio, • This will occur when playing DVD-Audio material over the HDMI connection. This is not a malfunction.  
the display shows PCM.  
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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 meters and a 30º angle of the remote sensor on the front panel (see Operating  
range of remote control unit on page 22).  
• 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 unit’s  
sensor on page 67).  
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  
the connected components can’t plasma display on page 54).  
be operated with the remote.  
• Reinsert the SR cable, making sure it’s connected to the right jack (see Using this receiver with a Pioneer  
• 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 • Try switching the receiver off, then on again.  
recognized by the receiver. • 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 ERR3 shows in the display • If this message continues to appear after going through all the checks in Important on page 33 of USB  
when connecting a USB device. playback, 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 33). This is not a  
malfunction.  
HDMI  
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 plasma display, check the I/P. CONV setting or try adjusting  
the resolution, DeepColor or other setting for your component.  
• If ‘NOT SUPPORT’ appears in the receiver’s display, check the I/P. CONV setting or 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.  
No sound, or sound suddenly  
ceases.  
• Check that the HDMI AV setting is set to AMP/THROUGH.  
• If the component is a DVI device, use a separate connection for the audio.  
• Check the audio output settings of the source component.  
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.  
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Symptom  
Remedy  
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.  
iPod messages  
Symptom  
Error I1  
Cause  
Action  
There is a problem with the signal path from the Switch off the receiver and reconnect the iPod to the receiver.  
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 (software  
versions prior to iPod update 2004-10-20 are not supported).  
No Music Track  
There are no playable songs currently stored in Input some music files compatible with iPod playback.  
the iPod.  
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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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.  
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  
The Dolby technologies are explained below. See  
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  
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.  
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.  
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.  
Dolby TrueHD  
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  
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.  
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 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:  
* 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.  
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  
Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. “Dolby”,  
“Pro Logic”, “Surround EX” and the double-D symbol are  
trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.  
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  
With two channel sources, the “.1” subwoofer channel is  
generated by bass management in the receiver.  
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.  
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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  
The DTS technologies are explained below. See  
“DTS” is a registered trademark of DTS, Inc. and “DTS-HD  
Master Audio” is a trademark of DTS, Inc.  
DTS Digital Surround  
Windows MediaTM Audio 9 Professional  
Windows MediaTM Audio 9 Professional (WMA9 Pro) is a  
discrete surround format developed by Microsoft  
Corporation.  
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.  
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.  
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  
MediaTM 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 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.  
Windows MediaTM and the Windows logo are trademarks or  
registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United  
States and/or other countries.  
About THX  
The THX technologies are explained below. See  
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.  
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).  
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-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  
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Re-Equalization  
Advanced Speaker Array (ASA)  
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.  
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 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.  
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.  
ASA is used in three new modes; THX Select2 Cinema, THX  
MusicMode and THX Games Mode.  
THX Select2 Cinema mode  
THX Select2 Cinema mode plays 5.1 movies using all eight 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.  
Adaptive Decorrelation  
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.  
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.  
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  
Before any home theatre component can be THX Select2 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 logo, which is your guarantee that the Home  
Theatre products you purchase will give you superb performance for  
many years to come. THX Select2 requirements cover every aspect of  
the product including pre-amplifier and power amplifier performance  
and operation, and hundreds of other parameters in both the digital  
and analog domain.  
THX MusicMode  
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.  
THX Games Mode  
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 Surround EX  
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 and the THX logo are trademarks of THX Ltd. which may be  
registered in some jurisdictions. All rights reserved.  
Only receiver 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.  
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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  
(except for 176.4 kHz/  
192 kHz)  
WMA9 Pro  
(44.1 kHz/48 kHz)  
2Pro Logic llx MOVIE  
2Pro Logic llx MUSIC  
2Pro Logic llx GAME  
2Pro Logic llx MOVIE+THX  
2PRO LOGIC+THXa  
Stereo playback  
THX GAMES MODEb  
2PRO LOGICa  
(Automatically  
selects 6.1/7.1  
channel decoding)  
DTS-HD Master Audio  
DTS-HD  
Stereo playback  
THX CINEMA  
As above  
DTS-EXPRESS  
WMA9 Pro  
(88.2 kHz/96 kHz)  
Dolby TrueHD  
(176.4 kHz/192 kHz)  
As above  
As above  
2Pro Logic llx MOVIEb  
Dolby Digital Surround  
2Pro Logic llx MOVIE  
2Pro Logic llx MUSIC  
2Pro Logic llx GAME  
2Pro Logic llx MOVIE+THX  
2PRO LOGIC+THXa  
Neo:6 CINEMA+THX  
THX GAMES MODEb  
2PRO LOGICa  
Neo:6 CINEMA  
Neo:6 MUSIC  
DTS Surround  
Other stereo sources  
SACD  
As above  
As above  
As above  
As above  
As above  
Neo:6 CINEMA  
Stereo playback  
As above  
SBch  
Processing  
OFFc  
Dolby Digital Plus  
Dolby TrueHD  
(except for 176.4 kHz/  
192 kHz)  
WMA9 Pro  
(44.1 kHz/48 kHz)  
2Pro Logic ll MOVIE  
2Pro Logic ll MUSIC  
2Pro Logic ll GAME  
2PRO LOGIC  
2Pro Logic ll MOVIE+THX  
Stereo playback  
2PRO LOGIC+THX  
(Maximum 5.1  
channel playback)  
DTS-HD Master Audio  
DTS-HD  
Stereo playback  
THX CINEMA  
As above  
DTS-EXPRESS  
WMA9 Pro  
(88.2 kHz/96 kHz)  
Dolby TrueHD  
(176.4 kHz/192 kHz)  
As above  
As above  
Dolby Digital Surround  
2Pro Logic ll MOVIE  
2Pro Logic ll MUSIC  
2Pro Logic ll GAME  
2PRO LOGIC  
2Pro Logic ll MOVIE+THX  
2Pro Logic ll MOVIE  
2PRO LOGIC+THX  
Neo:6 CINEMA+THX  
Neo:6 CINEMA  
Neo:6 MUSIC  
DTS Surround  
Other stereo sources  
SACD  
As above  
As above  
As above  
As above  
As above  
Neo:6 CINEMA  
Stereo playback  
As above  
a.2Pro Logic has a maximum of 5.1 channel playback.  
b.Unavailable with only one surround back speaker connected.  
c.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  
DTS-HD Master Audio  
Straight decoding  
THX CINEMA  
Straight decoding  
(7.1 channel  
decoding used for WMA9 Pro (44.1 kHz/48 kHz)  
all sources)  
PCM  
(6.1/7.1 channel)  
Dolby Digital Plus  
Dolby TrueHD  
(except for 176.4 kHz/  
192 kHz)  
Dolby Digital EX  
THX SURROUND EX  
2Pro Logic llx MOVIE+THXa  
THX Select2 CINEMAa  
THX MUSICMODEa  
Dolby Digital EX  
2Pro Logic llx MOVIEa  
2Pro Logic llx  
2Pro Logic llx MUSIC  
MOVIEa  
(5.1 channel)  
THX GAMES MODEa  
Dolby TrueHD  
(176.4 kHz/192 kHz)  
(5.1 channel)  
Straight decoding  
Straight decoding  
Straight decoding  
Straight decoding  
DTS-EXPRESS  
DTS-HD  
DTS-HD Master Audio  
WMA9 Pro  
(88.2 kHz/96 kHz)  
(5.1 channel)  
THX CINEMA  
THX Select2 CINEMAa  
THX MUSICMODEa  
THX GAMES MODEa  
Dolby Digital EX  
(6.1 channel flagged)  
Dolby Digital EX  
THX SURROUND EX  
2Pro Logic IIx MOVIE+THXa  
THX Select2 CINEMAa  
THX MUSICMODEa  
Dolby Digital EX  
2Pro Logic IIx  
MOVIEa  
2Pro Logic IIx MOVIEa  
2Pro Logic llx MUSIC  
THX GAMES MODEa  
DTS-ESb  
DTS-ES+THX (Matrix/Discrete)  
DTS-ES (Matrix/Discrete)  
DTS-ES (Matrix/Discrete)  
(6.1 channel sources/  
6.1 channel flagged)  
DTS+2Pro Logic llx  
DTS  
+
2Pro Logic llx  
THXa  
MOVIEa  
MOVIE  
+
DTS+2Pro Logic llx MUSIC  
THX Select2 CINEMAa  
THX MUSICMODEa  
THX GAMES MODEa  
DTS and DTS 96/24  
(5.1 channel encoding)  
DTS+Neo:6  
DTS+Neo:6+THX  
DTS+Neo:6  
DTS+2Pro Logic llx  
DTS+2Pro Logic llx  
MOVIEa  
MOVIE+THXa  
THX Select2 CINEMAa  
THX MUSICMODEa  
THX GAMES MODEa  
DTS+2Pro Logic llx MUSIC  
Dolby Digital  
WMA9 Pro  
(44.1 kHz/48 kHz)  
PCM  
Dolby Digital EX  
THX SURROUND EX  
2Pro Logic llx MOVIE+THXa  
THX Select2 CINEMAa  
THX MUSICMODEa  
Dolby Digital EX  
2Pro Logic llx MOVIEa  
2Pro Logic llx  
2Pro Logic llx MUSIC  
MOVIEa  
(5.1 channel encoding)  
THX GAMES MODEa  
SACD  
(5.1 channel encoding)  
Dolby Digital EX  
Dolby Digital EX  
THX MUSICMODE  
2Pro Logic llx MOVIEa  
2Pro Logic llx  
2Pro Logic llx MUSIC  
MOVIEa  
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SBch Processing  
Input signal format  
Standard  
THX  
Auto Surround  
SBch  
Processing  
AUTO  
(Automatically  
selects 6.1/7.1  
channel  
Dolby Digital Plus  
Dolby TrueHD  
DTS-HD  
DTS-HD Master Audio  
WMA9 Pro  
Straight decoding  
THX CINEMA  
Straight decoding  
PCM  
decoding)  
(6.1/7.1 channel)  
Dolby TrueHD  
(176.4 kHz/192 kHz)  
(5.1 channel)  
Straight decoding  
Straight decoding  
Dolby Digital EX  
(6.1 channel flagged)  
Dolby Digital EX  
2Pro Logic llx MOVIEa  
THX SURROUND EX  
Dolby Digital EX  
2Pro Logic llx  
MOVIEa  
DTS-ESb (6.1 channel  
DTS-ES (Matrix/Discrete)  
DTS-ES+THX (Matrix/Discrete) DTS-ES (Matrix/Discrete)  
sources/6.1 channel flagged)  
Other 5.1 channel sources  
(5.1 channel encoding)  
Straight decoding  
(Maximum 5.1 channel  
playback)  
THX Select2 CINEMA  
(Maximum 5.1 channel  
THX CINEMA playback with only  
one surround back speaker)  
Straight decoding  
(Maximum 5.1 channel  
playback)  
THX MUSICMODEa  
SACD  
(5.1 channel encoding)  
Straight decoding  
(Maximum 5.1 channel  
playback)  
Straight decoding  
(Maximum 5.1 channel  
playback)  
SBch  
Processing  
OFFc  
(Maximum 5.1  
channel  
Dolby TrueHD  
(176.4 kHz/192 kHz)  
SACD  
Straight decoding  
Straight decoding  
(5.1 channel)  
Other 5.1/6.1/7.1 channel  
sources  
As above  
THX CINEMA  
As above  
playback)  
a.Unavailable with only one surround back speaker connected.  
b.ES processing is not carried out for certain DTS-ES signals input from HDMI.  
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 28) you have selected.  
Stereo (2 channel) signal formats  
Surround Back speaker(s)  
Input signal format  
DIRECT  
PURE DIRECT  
Connected  
(Maximum 7.1 channel  
playback)  
Dolby Digital Surround  
DTS Surround  
2Pro Logic llx MOVIE  
2Pro Logic llx MOVIE  
Neo:6 CINEMA  
Stereo playback  
As above  
Neo:6 CINEMA  
Stereo playback  
Other stereo sources  
Analog sources  
ANALOG DIRECT (stereo)  
2Pro Logic ll MOVIE  
Neo:6 CINEMA  
Not connected  
(Maximum 5.1 channel  
playback)  
Dolby Digital Surround  
DTS Surround  
2Pro Logic ll MOVIE  
Neo:6 CINEMA  
Stereo playback  
As above  
Other stereo sources  
Analog sources  
Stereo playback  
ANALOG DIRECT (stereo)  
Multichannel signal formats  
Surround Back speaker(s)  
Input signal format  
DIRECT  
PURE DIRECT  
Connected  
(Maximum 7.1 channel  
playback)  
Dolby Digital EX  
(6.1 channel flagged)  
Dolby Digital EX  
Dolby Digital EX  
2PRO LOGIC llx MOVIEa  
2PRO LOGIC llx MOVIEa  
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  
Straight decoding  
Straight decoding  
Not connected  
(Maximum 5.1 channel  
playback)  
5.1/6.1/7.1 channel sources  
Straight decoding  
Straight decoding  
a.Unavailable with only one surround back speaker connected.  
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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 )  
50 dB Quieting Sensitivity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Mono: 20.2 dBf  
Stereo: 41.2 dBf  
Amplifier section  
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 unbalanced  
Continuous Power Output (Stereo)  
Front. . . . . . . . .150 W + 150 W (DIN 1 kHz, THD 1 %, 6 )  
120 W + 120 W (DIN 1 kHz, THD 1 %, 8 )  
Continuous Power Output (Multichannel)  
Front. . . . . . . . .150 W + 150 W (DIN 1 kHz, THD 1 %, 6 )  
120 W + 120 W (DIN 1 kHz, THD 1 %, 8 )  
Center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 150 W (DIN 1 kHz, THD 1 %, 6 )  
120 W (DIN 1 kHz, THD 1 %, 8 )  
Surround . . . . .150 W + 150 W (DIN 1 kHz, THD 1 %, 6 )  
120 W + 120 W (DIN 1 kHz, THD 1 %, 8 )  
Surround back  
. . . . . . . . . . . . .150 W + 150 W (DIN 1 kHz, THD 1 %, 6 )  
120 W + 120 W (DIN 1 kHz, THD 1 %, 8 )  
Rated Power Output . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 130 W + 130 W  
(20 Hz to 20 kHz, 0.09 %, 6 )  
Rated Power Output . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 110 W + 110 W  
(20 Hz to 20 kHz, 0.09 %, 8 )  
AM Tuner Section  
Frequency Range . . . . . . . 531 kHz to 1602 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  
Power Requirements. . . . . . AC 220 V to 230 V, 50 Hz / 60 Hz  
Power Consumption . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .450 W  
In standby . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0.6 W  
Dimensions . . . . . .420 (W) mm x 173 (H) mm x 465 (D) mm  
Weight (without package). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15.3 kg  
Audio Section  
Input (Sensitivity/Impedance)  
LINE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .335 mV/47 kΩ  
Frequency Response (LINE). . . . . . .5 Hz to 100 000 Hz dB  
Output (Level/Impedance)  
Furnished Parts  
REC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 335 mV/2.2 kΩ  
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  
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  
[DIN (continuous rated power output/50 mW)]  
LINE. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92 dB / 65 dB  
Note  
• Specifications and the design are subject to possible  
modifications without notice, due to improvements.  
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  
Cleaning the unit  
• Use a polishing cloth or dry cloth to wipe off dust and  
dirt.  
Component Video Section  
• 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.  
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  
• Never use thinners, benzine, insecticide sprays or  
other chemicals on or near this unit, since these will  
corrode the surface.  
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