AUDIO/VIDEO MULTI-CHANNEL RECEIVER
VSX-LX50
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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If you want to dispose this product, do not mix it with general household waste. There is a separate collection system for used
electronic products in accordance with legislation that requires proper treatment, recovery and recycling.
Private households in the member states of the EU, in Switzerland and Norway may return their used electronic products free of charge to
designated collection facilities or to a retailer (if you purchase a similar new one).
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
negative effects on the environment and human health.
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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
TM
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
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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
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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.
4
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.
5
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.
7
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).
4
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.
?
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
4
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
PE U
L
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.
1
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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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 Ω to 16 Ω (please see
Switching the speaker impedance on page 60 if you plan
to use speakers with an impedance of less than 8 Ω).
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
Ω
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 Ω terminal.
Plugging in the receiver
Only plug in after you have connected all your
components to this receiver, including the speakers.
Caution
• Handle the power cord by the plug part. Do not pull
out the plug by tugging the cord, and never touch the
power cord when your hands are wet, as this could
cause a short circuit or electric shock. Do not place
the unit, a piece of furniture, or other object on the
power cord or pinch the cord in any other way. Never
make a knot in the cord or tie it with other cables. The
power cords should be routed so that they are not
likely to be stepped on. A damaged power cord can
cause a fire or give you an electric shock. Check the
power cord once in a while. If you find it damaged,
ask your nearest Pioneer authorized independent
service company for a replacement.
75 Ω coaxial cable
ANTENNA
FM UNBAL 75
Ω
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
Ω
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
1
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).
3
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).
7
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.
9
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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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
14
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
5
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:
11
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).
1
RECEIVER
6
(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
3
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
1
multichannel or stereo playback as necessary.
4
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
)
2
• 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
1
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
1
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
1
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.
2
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
3
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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•
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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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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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
[
[
[
[
[
]
]
]
]
]
ꢂ
ꢂ
ꢂ
ꢂ
ꢂ
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
07
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
LEISURE–Leisureinterests
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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4
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
08
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 MEMORY1–6 (or M1–6) 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
4
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.
5
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.
8
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)
7
Make sure ‘OK’ is selected, then press ENTER.
A progress report is displayed on-screen while the
receiver outputs more test tones to determine the
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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The System Setup menu
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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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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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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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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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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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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
L
0.0dB
C
[
[
[
[
[
[
[
0.0dB ]
0.0dB ]
0.0dB ]
0.0dB ]
0.0dB ]
0.0dB ]
0.0dB ]
R
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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5
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
L
3.0
3.0 m ]
3.0 m ]
m
C
[
[
[
[
[
[
[
R
SR
SBR
SBL
SL
SW
3.0
3.0 m ]
3.0
3.0 m ]
3.0 m ]
m
]
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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Other connections
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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
ꢅ
ꢄ
[ 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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Other connections
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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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Other connections
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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 (DVIꢀHDMI) 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 Ω to 16 Ω (please see Switching the
speaker impedance on page 60 if you plan to use
speakers with an impedance of less than 8 Ω).
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:
• SPꢁA – 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 SPꢁB 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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•
Press RECEIVER then press DIMMER repeatedly to
change the brightness of the front panel display.
Reducing the level of an analog signal
The input attenuator lowers the input level of an analog
signal when it’s too strong. You can use this if you find
the that the OVER indicator is lights often, or you can
Switching the speaker impedance
1
We recommend using speakers of 8 Ω with this system,
but it is possible to switch the impedance setting if you
plan to use speakers with a 6 Ω impedance rating. Use
the front panel controls to do this.
hear distortion in the sound.
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 Ω.
• SP 8 OHM – Use this setting if your speakers are
rated at 8 Ω or more.
Using the sleep timer
The sleep timer switches the receiver into standby after a
specified amount of time so you can fall asleep without
worrying about the receiver being left on all night. Use
the remote control to set the sleep timer.
Checking your system settings
Use the status display 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).
7
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 (TVꢀ, 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.)
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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.
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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 Ω)
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 Ω unbalanced
Continuous Power Output (Stereo)
Front. . . . . . . . .150 W + 150 W (DIN 1 kHz, THD 1 %, 6 Ω)
120 W + 120 W (DIN 1 kHz, THD 1 %, 8 Ω)
Continuous Power Output (Multichannel)
Front. . . . . . . . .150 W + 150 W (DIN 1 kHz, THD 1 %, 6 Ω)
120 W + 120 W (DIN 1 kHz, THD 1 %, 8 Ω)
Center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 150 W (DIN 1 kHz, THD 1 %, 6 Ω)
120 W (DIN 1 kHz, THD 1 %, 8 Ω)
Surround . . . . .150 W + 150 W (DIN 1 kHz, THD 1 %, 6 Ω)
120 W + 120 W (DIN 1 kHz, THD 1 %, 8 Ω)
Surround back
. . . . . . . . . . . . .150 W + 150 W (DIN 1 kHz, THD 1 %, 6 Ω)
120 W + 120 W (DIN 1 kHz, THD 1 %, 8 Ω)
Rated Power Output . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 130 W + 130 W
(20 Hz to 20 kHz, 0.09 %, 6 Ω)
Rated Power Output . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 110 W + 110 W
(20 Hz to 20 kHz, 0.09 %, 8 Ω)
AM Tuner Section
Frequency Range . . . . . . . 531 kHz to 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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