Pioneer Elite VSX-60 Operating Instructions Manual Download

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Page 1: ...Operating Instructions AV Receiver VSX 60 ...

Page 2: ...ft unused for a long period of time for example when on vacation D3 4 2 2 2a _A1_En WARNING Handling the cord on this product or cords associated with accessories sold with the product may expose you to chemicals listed on proposition 65 known to the State of California and other governmental entities to cause cancer and birth defect or other reproductive harm D36 P5_B1_En Caution To prevent fire ...

Page 3: ...out annoying blaring or distortion and most importantly without affecting your sensitive hearing Sound can be deceiving Over time your hearing comfort level adapts to higher volumes of sound so what sounds normal can actually be loud and harmful to your hearing Guard against this by setting your equipment at a safe level BEFORE your hearing adapts ESTABLISH A SAFE LEVEL Set your volume control at ...

Page 4: ...nu 36 Operation Mode Setup 37 About the Home Menu 37 05 Basic playback Playing a source 39 Playing an iPod 40 Playing a USB device 41 Listening to the radio 42 Bluetooth ADAPTER for Wireless Enjoyment of Music 43 06 Listening to your system Enjoying various types of playback using the listening modes 46 Selecting MCACC presets 47 Choosing the input signal 47 Better sound using Phase Control 48 07 ...

Page 5: ... Other audio problems 89 ADAPTER PORT terminal 90 Video 90 Settings 90 Professional Calibration EQ graphical output 91 Display 91 Remote control 91 HDMI 91 AVNavigator 92 USB interface 93 iPod 93 Network 93 Wireless LAN 94 14 Additional information Surround sound formats 97 About iPod 97 About SiriusXM 97 About FLAC 97 Auto Surround ALC and Stream Direct with different input signal formats 98 Spea...

Page 6: ...speakers on page 19 Installing your speaker system on page 19 Bi amping your speakers on page 20 j 4 Connecting the components About the audio connection on page 21 About the video converter on page 22 Connecting your TV and playback components on page 23 Connecting AM FM antennas on page 28 Plugging in the receiver on page 32 j 5 Power On j 6 Changing the OSD display language OSD Language page 34...

Page 7: ...7 Checking what s in the box 8 Installing the receiver 8 Loading the batteries 8 Operating range of remote control unit 8 About using AVNavigator included CD ROM 9 Before you start ...

Page 8: ...ot last over a long period We rec ommend using alkaline batteries that have a longer life WARNING Do not use or store batteries in direct sunlight or other excessively hot place such as inside a car or near a heater This can cause batteries to leak overheat explode or catch fire It can also reduce the life or perfor mance of batteries CAUTION Incorrect use of batteries may result in such hazards a...

Page 9: ...N General Disclaimer PIONEER CORPORATION does not guarantee the operation of this CD ROM with respect to personal com puters using any of the applicable OS In addition PIONEER CORPORATION is not liable for any damages incurred as a result of use of this CD ROM and is not responsible for any compensation The names of private corporations products and other entities described herein are the register...

Page 10: ...10 Remote control 11 Display 13 Front panel 14 Controls and displays ...

Page 11: ... page 48 PQLS Press to select the PQLS setting page 57 AUTO S RTRV Press to restore CD quality sound to compressed audio sources page 59 MCACC Press to switch between MCACC presets page 47 SIGNAL SEL Use to select an input signal page 47 CH LEVEL Press repeatedly to select a channel then use k l to adjust the level page 82 SPEAKERS Use to change the speaker terminal page 63 DIMMER Dims or brighten...

Page 12: ...ed using the learning mode 13 Switches the remote to control the receiver used to select the white commands Switch to perform operations in the main zone Also use this button to set up surround sound 14 VOLUME Use to set the listening volume 15 MUTE Mutes the sound or restores the sound if it has been muted adjusting the volume also restores the sound ...

Page 13: ...e controls features is selected page 59 6 PQLS Lights when the PQLS feature is active page 57 7 S RTRV Lights when the Auto Sound Retriever function is active page 59 8 Listening mode indicators AUTO SURROUND Lights when the Auto Surround feature is switched on page 46 ALC Lights when the ALC Auto level control mode is selected page 46 STREAM DIRECT Lights when Direct Pure Direct is selected page ...

Page 14: ... i j PRESET k l and ENTER to memorize and name stations for recall page 42 TUNE i j Find radio frequencies page 42 PRESET k l Find preset stations page 43 7 Remote sensor Receives the signals from the remote control page 8 8 MASTER VOLUME dial 9 SPEAKERS Use to change the speaker terminal page 63 10 PHONES jack Use to connect headphones When the headphones are connected there is no sound output fr...

Page 15: ...rder and other video sources 25 Connecting a satellite cable receiver or other set top box 26 Connecting other audio components 27 Connecting AM FM antennas 28 MULTI ZONE setup 29 Connecting to the network through LAN interface 30 Connecting optional Bluetooth ADAPTER 30 Connecting an iPod 31 Connecting a USB device 31 Connecting an HDMI equipped component to the front panel input 31 Connecting to...

Page 16: ...ERS ANTENNA OPTICAL COAXIAL ASSIGN ABLE ASSIGNABLE ASSIGNABLE ASSIGNABLE A DVD IN IR 12V TRIGGER MONITOR OUT DVR BDR OUT IN SAT CBL IN MONITOR OUT DVD SAT CBL DVR BDR ZONE 2 1 2 ANALOGIN IN R L IN OUT OUT R L IN DVD DVD SAT CBL DVR BDR CD TV DC OUTPUT forWIRELESSLAN DVR BDR 1 IN 1 DVR BDR IN 2 IN 2 IN 1 IN 2 DVD SAT CBL IN 1 IN 2 IN BD IN 3 IN 4 IN OUT LAN 10 100 6 1 6 ASSIGNABLE 1 FMUNBAL 75 OUTP...

Page 17: ...7 2 ch surround system connects the left and right front speakers L R the center speaker C the left and right front height speakers FHL FHR the left and right surround speakers SL SR the left and right surround back speakers SBL SBR and the subwoofers SW 1 SW 2 It is not possible to produce sound simultaneously from the front height speakers and the surround back speakers This surround system prod...

Page 18: ...ker place it directly behind you Place the left and right front height speakers at least one meter 3 3 ft directly above the left and right front speakers Some tips for improving sound quality Where you put your speakers in the room has a big effect on the quality of the sound The following guidelines should help you to get the best sound from your system The subwoofer can be placed on the floor I...

Page 19: ...nd subwoofer can be connected to the SUBWOOFER 2 terminal Connecting two subwoofers increases the bass sound to achieve more powerful sound reproduction In this case the same sound is output from the two subwoofers Banana plug connections If you want to use speaker cables terminated with banana plugs screw the speaker terminal fully shut then plug the banana plug into the end of the speaker termin...

Page 20: ...ont right Front left Bi amp compatible speaker Bi amp compatible speaker 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 If your speakers have a removable crossover network make sure...

Page 21: ...minals See Standard surround connection on page 19 2 Select Speaker B from the Speaker System menu See Speaker system setting on page 81 to do this Bi Amping setup Bi amping connection of the front speakers for high sound quality with 5 1 channel surround sound 1 Connect bi amp compatible speakers to the front and surround back speaker terminals See Bi amping your speakers on page 20 2 Select Fron...

Page 22: ...lti channel linear PCM digital audio signals 192 kHz or less for up to 8 channels Input of the following digital audio formats Dolby Digital Dolby Digital Plus DTS High bitrate audio Dolby TrueHD DTS HD Master Audio DTS HD High Resolution Audio DVD Audio CD SACD DSD signal Video CD Super VCD Synchronized operation with components using the Control with HDMI function see Control with HDMI func tion...

Page 23: ... 6 ASSIGNABLE 1 DIGITAL OUT COAXIAL OPTICAL ANALOG R L AUDIO OUT HDMI IN HDMI OUT HDMI OUT HDMI DVI compatible Blu ray Disc player Other HDMI DVI equipped component HDMI DVI compatible monitor Select one This connection is required in order to listen to the sound of the TV over the receiver For input components connections other than HDMI connections are also possible see Connecting your DVD playe...

Page 24: ... the receiver which digital input you connected the player to see The Input Setup menu on page 36 Connecting your TV with no HDMI input This diagram shows connections of a TV with no HDMI input and DVD player or other playback component to the receiver Important With these connections the picture is not output to the TV even if the DVD player is connected with an HDMI cable Connect the receiver an...

Page 25: ...is receiver has audio video inputs suitable for connecting analog or digital video devices including HDD DVD recorders and BD recorders 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 36 R L IN HDMI OPTICAL COAXIAL ASSIGN ABLE ASSIGNABLE ASSIGNABLE IN DVD SAT CBL DVR BDR TV DVR BDR 1 IN 2 IN 1 IN 2 DVD SA...

Page 26: ...and terrestrial digital TV tuners are all examples of so called set top boxes 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 36 HDMI OPTICAL COAXIAL ASSIGN ABLE ASSIGNABLE ASSIGNABLE IN DVD SAT CBL DVR BDR TV DVR BDR 1 IN 2 IN 1 IN 2 DVD SAT CBL IN 1 IN 2 IN BD IN 3 IN 4 IN OUT 6 1 6 HDMI OPTICAL COAXIAL A...

Page 27: ...L IN 1 IN 2 HDMI IN HDMI OUT DIGITAL OUT COAXIAL OPTICAL HDMI DVI compatible monitor STB Connecting other audio components This receiver has both digital and analog inputs allowing you to connect audio components for playback 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 36 HDMI OPTICAL COAXIAL ASSIGN ...

Page 28: ...o 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 4 Place the AM antenna on a flat surface and in a direction giving the best reception 5 Connect the FM wire antenna into the FM antenna socket For best results extend the FM antenna fully and fix to a wall or door frame Don t drape loosely or leave coiled up Connectin...

Page 29: ...It is not possible to down convert the audio input signal from the HDMI input terminals or digital input terminals OPTICAL and COAXIAL and output them to ZONE 2 When any of the INTERNET RADIO SiriusXM PANDORA MEDIA SERVER FAVORITES iPod USB or ADAPTER PORT inputs is selected in the main zone it is only possible to select the same input as in the main zone for the sub zone Inputs other than the one...

Page 30: ...ipment you have as the connected equipment and connection method may differ depending on your Internet environment When using a broadband Internet connection a contract with an Internet service provider is required For more details contact your nearest Internet service provider Connecting optional Bluetooth ADAPTER When the Bluetooth ADAPTER AS BT100 or AS BT200 is connected to this receiver a pro...

Page 31: ...ee Playing an iPod on page 40 Connecting a USB device It is possible to play audio and photo files by connecting USB devices to this receiver CONTROL ON OFF MCACC SETUP MIC iPod iPhone iPad USB VIDEO HDMI 5 INPUT USB mass storage device Switch the receiver into standby then connect your USB device to the USB terminal on the front panel of this receiver This receiver does not support a USB hub For ...

Page 32: ...able with a mono mini plug on each end for the connection After you ve specified the input functions that will switch on the trigger you ll be able to switch the component on or off just by pressing the input function s you ve set on page 36 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 th...

Page 33: ...33 Changing the OSD display language OSD Language 34 Automatically conducting optimum sound tuning Full Auto MCACC 34 The Input Setup menu 36 Operation Mode Setup 37 About the Home Menu 37 Basic Setup ...

Page 34: ...er 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 Important Make sure the microphone and speakers are not moved during the Full Auto MCACC Setup Using the Full Auto MCACC Setup will overwrite any existing settings for the MCACC preset you select Before ...

Page 35: ...Cancel Ambient Noise OK Microphone Speaker YES NO L YES FHL YES C YES FHR YES R YES SR YES SBR YES SBL YES SL YES SW YES 1a Full Auto MCACC 10 OK RETRY A V RECEIVER Exit Cancel The configuration shown on screen should reflect the actual speakers you have If you see an ERR message or the speaker configuration displayed isn t correct there may be a problem with the speaker connection If selecting RE...

Page 36: ...D player only has an optical output you will need to change the DVD input function s Audio In setting from COAX 1 default to the optical input you ve connected it to The numbering OPT 1 to OPT 2 corresponds with the numbers beside the inputs on the back of the receiver 6 When you re finished proceed to the settings for other inputs There are optional settings in addition to the assignment of the i...

Page 37: ...T Virtual Height Creates a virtual height channel sound for playback 59 V WIDE Virtual Wide Creates a virtual wide channel sound for playback 59 V DEPTH Virtual Depth Plays with a sound field suited for 3D images 59 Other functions INPUT SELECT INPUT SELECTOR Switches the input 39 VOLUME MUTE Use to set the listening volume 39 LISTENING MODE Only Pioneer recommended modes can be selected 45 PQLS P...

Page 38: ...38 Playing a source 39 Playing an iPod 40 Playing a USB device 41 Listening to the radio 42 Bluetooth ADAPTER for Wireless Enjoyment of Music 43 Basic playback ...

Page 39: ...Auto Surround ALC and Stream Direct with different input signal formats on page 98 When using surround speakers 2DIGITAL is displayed when playing Dolby Digital 5 1 channel signals and DTS is displayed when playing DTS 5 1 channel signals If the display does not correspond to the input signal and listening mode check the connections and settings 4 Use the VOLUME to adjust the volume level Turn dow...

Page 40: ...iPod USB Loading appears in the GUI screen while the receiver verifies the connection and retrieves data from the iPod When the display shows the names of folders and files you re ready to play music from the iPod The controls of your iPod will be inoperable when connected to this receiver Playing back audio files stored on an iPod To navigate songs on your iPod you can take advantage of the GUI s...

Page 41: ... problem it is likely your USB device is incompatible Playing back audio files stored on a USB memory device The maximum number of levels that you can select in Step 2 below is 9 Note that non Roman characters in the playlist are displayed as 1 Use i j to select a folder then press ENTER to browse that folder To return to the previous level any time press RETURN 2 Continue browsing until you arriv...

Page 42: ...ion presets on page 42 for more on how to do this 1 Press TUNER to select the tuner 2 Use BAND to change the band FM or AM if necessary 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...

Page 43: ... Wireless music play When the Bluetooth ADAPTER AS BT100 or AS BT200 is connected to this unit a product equipped with Bluetooth wireless technology portable cell phone digital music player etc can be used to listen to music wire lessly Also by using a commercially available transmitter supporting Bluetooth wireless technology you can listen to music on a device not equipped with Bluetooth wireles...

Page 44: ...less technology device name appears in the receiver display The system can display alphanumeric characters only Other characters may not be displayed correctly When the Bluetooth wireless technology device is not connected No Device appears in the receiver display In this case perform the connection operation from the side of the Bluetooth wireless technology device 7 From the Bluetooth wireless t...

Page 45: ...45 Enjoying various types of playback using the listening modes 46 Selecting MCACC presets 47 Choosing the input signal 47 Better sound using Phase Control 48 Listening to your system ...

Page 46: ...ic IIz HEIGHT Up to 7 1 channel sound front height WIDE SURROUND MOVIE Up to 7 1 channel sound front wide especially suited to movie sources WIDE SURROUND MUSIC Up to 7 1 channel sound front wide especially suited to music sources Neo 6 CINEMA 7 1 channel sound surround back especially suited to movie sources Neo 6 MUSIC 7 1 channel sound surround back especially suited to music sources STEREO The...

Page 47: ...modified sound from source with only minimal digital treatment Note When listening through headphones you can select ALC or PURE DIRECT mode only Selecting MCACC presets Default setting MEMORY 1 If you have calibrated your system for different listening 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...

Page 48: ...n unreliable sound image will be produced For discs created with standards other than Phase Control the LFE channel is delayed upon recording in the first place Phase Control Plus function corrects for phase shifting on such discs For instructions on setting the Phase Control Plus see Setting the Audio options on page 59 If your subwoofer has a phase control switch set it to the plus sign or 0º Ho...

Page 49: ...49 Introduction 50 Playback with Network functions 51 About network playback 52 About playable file formats 54 Playback with NETWORK features ...

Page 50: ...DMR mode aside from certain buttons including the VOLUME MUTE and DISP Depending on the external controller being used playback may be interrupted when the volume is adjusted from the controller In this case adjust the volume from the receiver or remote control Using AirPlay on iPod touch iPhone iPad and iTunes AirPlay works with iPhone 4S iPhone 4 iPhone 3GS iPod touch 4th 3rd and 2nd generations...

Page 51: ... while others are by the corresponding traditional terrestrial radio stations or radio networks Whereas terrestrial or OTA over the air radio stations are geographically restricted on the range of radio waves broadcast from a transmitter through the air Internet radio stations are accessible from anywhere in the world as long as there is a connection to the Internet as services are not transmitted...

Page 52: ...s the receiver This unit allows for the playing of files stored on the following devices PCs running Microsoft Windows Vista or XP with Windows Media Player 11 installed PCs running Microsoft Windows 7 with Windows Media Player 12 installed DLNA compatible digital media servers on PCs or other components Playing back your favorite songs Up to 64 favorite tracks on the media server and or Internet ...

Page 53: ... ARISING FROM ACCESS TO OR USE OF CONTENT NO ORAL OR WRITTEN INFORMATION OR ADVICE GIVEN BY PIONEER OR ITS CUSTOMER SERVICES REPRESENTATIVES WILL CREATE ANY SUCH WARRANTY IN NO EVENT WILL PIONEER ITS AFFILIATES OR THEIR RESPECTIVE OFFICERS DIRECTORS OR EMPLOYEES BE LIABLE IN CONNECTION WITH YOUR USE OF THIRD PARTY CONTENT SERVICES THROUGH THIS DEVICE FOR PERSONAL INJURY OR SPECIAL INCIDENTAL INDIR...

Page 54: ... 2 ch Bitrate 8 kbps to 320 kbps VBR CBR Supported Supported WAV wav LPCM Sampling frequency 32 kHz 44 1 kHz 48 kHz 88 2 kHz 96 kHz 176 4 kHz 192 kHz Quantization bitrate 16 bit 24 bit Channel 2 ch WMA wma WMA2 7 8 9 b Sampling frequency 32 kHz 44 1 kHz 48 kHz Quantization bitrate 16 bit Channel 2 ch Bitrate 5 kbps to 320 kbps VBR CBR Supported Supported AAC m4a aac 3gp 3g2 MPEG 4 AAC LC MPEG 4 HE...

Page 55: ...h HDMI connections 56 HDMI Setup 56 Before using synchronization 56 About synchronized operations 57 Setting the PQLS function 57 About Auto Sound Retriever Link and Stream Smoother Link 57 Cautions on the Control with HDMI function 57 Control with HDMI function ...

Page 56: ...ntrol setting you want Choose whether to set this unit s Control with HDMI function ON or OFF You will need to set it to ON to use the Control with HDMI function When using a component that does not support the Control with HDMI function set this to OFF ON Enables the Control with HDMI function Set Control Mode ARC and PQLS in the subsequent setting items to the desired values Also by setting this...

Page 57: ...hen Control is set to ON Tip The PQLS setting is set at PQLS in HDMI Setup on the HOME MENU but the setting can also be switched with the remote control as described below Press on the remote control then press PQLS to select the PQLS setting The setting is displayed on the front panel display PQLS AUTO PQLS is enabled A precision quartz controller in this receiver eliminates distortion caused by ...

Page 58: ...eo options 61 Switching the speaker terminals 63 Using the MULTI ZONE controls 63 Making an audio or a video recording 64 Using the sleep timer 64 Dimming the display 64 Checking your system settings 64 Resetting the system 64 Using other functions ...

Page 59: ...HDMI by setting this to ON the bitrate information of the compressed audio file being played on the player is acquired using the Control with HDMI function and the sound is optimized based on this information Auto Sound Retriever Link OFF ON DNR Digital Noise Reduction May improve the quality of sound in a noisy source for example video tape with lots of background noise when switched on This only...

Page 60: ... to the USB memory audio and INTERNET RADIO SiriusXM PANDORA MEDIA SERVER FAVORITES digital audio input only to achieve high sound quality With the iPod USB INTERNET RADIO SiriusXM PANDORA MEDIA SERVER FAVORITES or ADAPTER PORT input func tion by default S RTRV is set to ON When ON is selected optimum correction of the audio signals input via the HDMI OUT terminal is conducted with the HDMI ARC Au...

Page 61: ...ural switch this to ON or OFF AUTO ON OFF P MOTION Progressive Motion c e Adjusts the motion and still picture quality when video output is set to progressive c 4 to 4 d Default 0 STREAM Stream Smoother e This improves elements that reduce picture quality mainly noticeable in network contents such as mosquito noise and block noise When AUTO is selected this unit s Stream Smoother function automati...

Page 62: ... connected to a video device using the component video input set this setting to ON and watch with the HDMI output b When set to a resolution with which the TV monitor is not compatible no picture is output Also in some cases no picture will be output due to copyright protection signals In this case change the setting When AUTO is selected the resolution is selected automatically according to the ...

Page 63: ...e no sound is heard from the subwoofer the LFE channel is not downmixed All speaker systems except Speaker B connections are switched off when headphones are connected Using the MULTI ZONE controls The following steps use the front panel controls to adjust the sub zone volume and select sources See MULTI ZONE remote controls on page 63 1 Press MULTI ZONE ON OFF on the front panel Each press select...

Page 64: ...ime so you can fall asleep without worrying about the receiver being left on all night Use the remote control to set the sleep timer Press to the receiver operation mode then press SLEEP repeatedly to set the sleep time 30 min 60 min Off 90 min You can check the remaining sleep time at any time by pressing SLEEP once Pressing repeatedly will cycle through the sleep options again The sleep timer is...

Page 65: ...SERVER FAVORITES ADAPTER PORT input function ON Other input functions OFF Sound Delay 0 0 frame Dual Mono CH1 DRC AUTO SACD Gain 0 dB LFE Attenuate 0 dB Auto delay OFF Digital Safety OFF Effect Level ExtendedStereo 90 Other modes 50 Setting Default 2 PL II Music Options Center Width 3 Dimension 0 Panorama OFF Neo 6 Options Center Image Neo 6 CINEMA 10 Neo 6 MUSIC 3 2 PL IIz Options Height Gain MID...

Page 66: ...ing signals from other remote controls 68 Erasing one of the remote control button settings 68 Erasing all learnt settings that are in one input function 69 Direct function 69 About the ALL ZONE STBY All Zone Standby and DISCRETE ON Discrete On functions 69 Resetting the remote control settings 69 Controlling components 70 Controlling the rest of your system ...

Page 67: ...mote modes on the receivers before using this function see Remote Control Mode Setup on page 85 1 Press and hold RCU SETUP then press 4 for three seconds Release the button after the LED flashes once The LED continues to flash To cancel the preset setup mode press RCU SETUP 2 Press the number button for the receiver Receiver 1 to Receiver 4 you wish to operate For example to operate Receiver 2 pre...

Page 68: ...inuously 3 Point the two remote controls towards each other then press the button that will be doing the learning on this receiver s remote control The LED flashes once then stops flashing remaining lit The remote controls should be 3 cm 1 inch apart 3 cm 1 inch This receiver s remote control Other remote control 4 Press the corresponding button on the other remote control that is sending teaching...

Page 69: ...ndby The All Zone Standby can be used to turn all zones to OFF when the receiver s power is switched to standby Also when using separate Pioneer amplifiers receivers for the sub zones they can also be set to standby simultaneously In order to set the power of amplifiers receivers connected to sub zones to the standby mode the connected amplifiers receivers must be installed or connected in such a ...

Page 70: ...PHASE AUTO S RTRV FEATURES TOOLS MENU ALL ZONE STBY DISCRETE ON Favorite AUDIO Z2 TV and Audio Video components Button s TV TV Monitor BD DVD HDD BDR DVR VCR SAT CATV u SOURCE POWER ON OFF POWER ON OFF POWER ON OFF POWER ON OFF POWER ON OFF POWER ON OFF Number buttons numerics numerics numerics numerics numerics numerics CLR dot KURO LINK CLEAR ENTER CLASS CH ENTER CH ENTER ENTER ENTER ENTER EXIT ...

Page 71: ...j k l e g m n ENTER ENTER SACD SETUP b RETURN d d d d d e e e e e g g g g g m m m m m n n n n n o o o o o p p p p p AUDIO AUDIO PURE AUDIO b DISP DISPLAY INFO TIME b a Controls for MD b Controls for SACD TV Projector Button s TV Projector u SOURCE POWER ON 1 MOVIE 2 STANDARD 3 DYNAMIC 4 USER1 5 USER2 6 USER3 7 COLOR 8 SHARP 9 GAMMA 0 COLOR CLR SHARP ENTER CLASS COLOR TEMP EXIT INFO i j k l i j k l...

Page 72: ...72 Making receiver settings from the Advanced MCACC menu 73 Automatic MCACC Expert 73 Manual MCACC setup 75 Checking MCACC Data 77 Data Management 78 The Advanced MCACC menu ...

Page 73: ... receiver settings from the Advanced MCACC menu on page 73 2 Select the parameters you want to set Use i j to select the item then use k l to set Auto MCACC The default is ALL recommended but you can limit the system calibration to only one set ting to save time if you want When data measurement is taken after selecting ALL or Keep SP System the reverb characteristics data both before and after ca...

Page 74: ...ective speakers etc Reverse Phase may be displayed even if the speakers are properly connected If Reverse Phase is displayed the speaker s wiring and may be inverted Check the speaker connections If the connections were wrong turn off the power disconnect the power cord then reconnect properly After this perform the Auto MCACC procedure again If the connections were right select GO NEXT and contin...

Page 75: ...eases to the 0 0 dB reference level 2 Adjust the level of the left channel This will be the reference speaker level so you may want to keep the level around 0 0dB so that you ll have plenty of room to adjust the other speaker levels After pressing ENTER test tones will be output 3 Select each channel in turn and adjust the levels 12 0 dB as necessary Use k l to adjust the volume of the speaker you...

Page 76: ...level down until OVER disappears from the display 3 When you re finished press RETURN You will return to the Manual MCACC setup menu Note Changing the frequency curve of one channel too drastically will affect the overall balance If the speaker bal ance seems uneven you can raise or lower channel levels using test tones with the TRIM feature Use k l to select TRIM then use i j to raise or lower th...

Page 77: ... 20 40ms 30 50ms 40 60ms 50 70ms and 60 80ms This setting will be applied to all channels during calibration When you re finished select START It will take about 2 to 4 minutes for the calibration to finish After the Acoustic Calibration Equalization is set you are given the option to check the settings on screen Checking MCACC Data At the procedure of Automatically conducting optimum sound tuning...

Page 78: ...ve already completed 1 Press on the remote control then press HOME MENU A Graphical User Interface GUI screen appears on your TV Use i j k l and ENTER to navigate through the screens and select menu items Press RETURN to exit the current menu 2 Select Data Management from the Home Menu 3 Select the setting you want to adjust Memory Rename Name your MCACC presets for easy identification see Renamin...

Page 79: ... MCACC presets stored in memory you can choose to clear the calibration settings of that preset 1 Select MCACC Memory Clear from the Data Management setup menu 2 Select the MCACC preset you want to clear Make sure you don t clear an MCACC preset you re currently using this can t be undone 3 Select OK to confirm and clear the preset When MCACC Memory Clear is displayed select YES If NO is selected ...

Page 80: ...80 Making receiver settings from the System Setup menu 81 Manual speaker setup 81 Network Setup menu 83 Checking the Network Information 84 The Other Setup menu 84 The System Setup and Other Setup menus ...

Page 81: ...racks page 82 3 Make the adjustments necessary for each setting pressing RETURN to confirm after each screen Speaker system setting Default setting Normal SB FH There are several ways you can use the speaker terminals with this receiver In addition to a normal home theater setup where they are used for the front height speakers or front wide speakers they can be used for bi amping the front speake...

Page 82: ...kers If you select NO for the subwoofer the front speakers will automatically be fixed to LARGE Also the center sur round surround back front height and front wide speakers can t be set to LARGE if the front speakers are set to SMALL In this case all bass frequencies are sent to the subwoofer 3 Select X OVER and set the crossover frequency Frequencies below this point will be sent to the subwoofer...

Page 83: ...this receiver enter the corresponding IP address Primary DNS Server Secondary DNS Server In case there is only one DNS server address provided by your ISP on paper enter it in the Primary DNS Server field In case there are more than two DNS server addresses enter Secondary DNS Server in the other DNS server address field Proxy Hostname Proxy Port This setting is required when you connect this rece...

Page 84: ...ou are using the receiver 1 Press on the remote control then press HOME MENU A Graphical User Interface GUI screen appears on your TV Use i j k l and ENTER to navigate through the screens and select menu items Press RETURN to exit the current menu 2 Select System Setup from the Home Menu 3 Select Other Setup then press ENTER 4 Select the setting you want to adjust If you are doing this for the fir...

Page 85: ... settings may be reset when the software is updated Information on the models for which the settings are reset is provided on the Pioneer website Check the website before updating 1 Select Software Update from the Other Setup menu 2 Select the update procedure Update via Internet The receiver checks whether updatable software is available via the Internet Update via USB Memory The receiver checks ...

Page 86: ...Level setting you want Variable default The Zone 2 volume is adjusted from the receiver 40 dB Fixed 0 dB Fixed The Zone 2 volume level output from the receiver is fixed to the value set here 4 When you re finished press RETURN You will return to the Other Setup menu ...

Page 87: ... sound 88 Other audio problems 89 ADAPTER PORT terminal 90 Video 90 Settings 90 Professional Calibration EQ graphical output 91 Display 91 Remote control 91 HDMI 91 AVNavigator 92 USB interface 93 iPod 93 Network 93 Wireless LAN 94 FAQ ...

Page 88: ...erious problem Do not try switching the receiver on Unplug the receiver from the wall and call a Pioneer authorized independent service company The receiver suddenly switches off or the FL OFF indicator blinks There is a problem with the receiver s power unit or fan Try turning on the power If the same thing happens the receiver is damaged Unplug the receiver from the wall and call a Pioneer autho...

Page 89: ...s on page 63 Symptom Remedy Broadcast stations cannot be selected automatically or there is considerable noise in radio broad casts Fully extend the FM wire antenna adjust the position for best reception and secure to a wall etc Use an outdoor antenna for better reception see page 28 Adjust the position and direction of the AM antenna Noise may be caused by interference from other equipment such a...

Page 90: ...onnection component or composite then start playback again Symptom Remedy Video signals are not output from the component terminal When a monitor only compatible with resolutions of 480i is connected to the component terminal and another monitor is connected to the HDMI terminal the video signals may not be output to the monitor connected to the component terminal If this happens do the following ...

Page 91: ...of the source component When playing Dolby Digital or DTS sources the receiver s format indica tors 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 47 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 aud...

Page 92: ...patible 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 Synchronized operation not possible using Control with HDMI function Check the HDMI connections The cable may be damaged Select ON for the Control Mode with HDMI setting see HDMI Setup on page 56 Turn the TV s power on before turning on this receiver s power...

Page 93: ...d component There are cases where a component with Internet security software installed cannot be accessed The audio component on the net work which has been switched off is switched on Switch on the audio component on the network before switching on this receiver Playback does not start while Connecting con tinues to be displayed The component is currently discon nected from this receiver or the ...

Page 94: ... LAN converter s power is not on Wireless LAN converter s Power WPS and Wireless indica tors are not all lit Check that the USB cable connecting the wireless LAN converter to the receiver s DC OUTPUT for WIRELESS LAN terminal is properly connected WLAN POW ERR is displayed on the receiver s display window There is a problem with the wireless LAN converter s power supply Turn the receiver s power o...

Page 95: ... SSID may not be displayed on the access point list screen If not set the SSID etc by making the wireless LAN converter settings on the receiver manually The access point s security settings use WEP 152 bit length code key or shared key authentication The receiver does not support WEP 152 bit length code key or shared key authentication Network connections cannot be established even when the above...

Page 96: ...uto Surround ALC and Stream Direct with different input signal formats 98 Speaker Setting Guide 98 About messages displayed when using network functions 99 Important information regarding the HDMI connection 100 Cleaning the unit 100 Preset code list 106 Additional information ...

Page 97: ...u will be billed at then current rates until you call us at 1 866 635 2349 to cancel See our Customer Agreement for complete terms at www siriusxm com Canadian service available at www sirius ca or www xmradio ca Be sure to read these agreements before you purchase your subscription Sirius XM and all related marks and logos are trademarks of Sirius XM Radio Inc All rights reserved About FLAC FLAC ...

Page 98: ...receiver it is pos sible to automatically correct the speaker distance electrically to a precision of 1 cm 0 5 inch using the Full Auto MCACC Setup function page 34 Step 1 Speaker layout and distance adjustment Use speaker stands or the like to make sure the speakers are steady and leave at least 10 cm 4 inches from the surrounding walls Position the speakers attentively so that the speakers on th...

Page 99: ...er speaker keeping the center speaker as close as possible to the screen makes the overall sound more natural For TVs using Braun tubes however when installing the center speaker on the floor adjust its angle of elevation to point it towards the listening position Installation on floor Diagram as seen from the side Monitor If the center speaker is not of the shielded type install it away from the ...

Page 100: ...HDMI cable Then use the most conve nient connection digital is recommended for sending audio to the receiver See the operating instructions for more on audio connections Set the display volume to minimum when using this configuration Note If your display only has one HDMI terminal you can only receive HDMI video from the connected component Depending on the component audio output may be limited to...

Page 101: ...om any matrixed stereo source such as video or TV and from 5 1 channel sources Decoding A technology for converting digital signals that have been compressed upon recording by a digital signal process ing circuit etc into the original signals The term decoding or matrix decoding is also used for the technol ogy which converts 2 channel sound sources into multiple channels or expands 5 1 channel si...

Page 102: ...icensed by Microsoft Corporation to author distribute or play Windows Media formatted content Using an application unauthorized by Microsoft Corporation is subject to malfunction Windows Media Player 11 Windows Media Player 12 Windows Media Player is software to deliver music photos and movies from a Microsoft Windows computer to home stereo systems and TVs With this software you can play back fil...

Page 103: ...uetooth wireless technology content using the Bluetooth ADAPTER Make sure to perform pairing the first time you operate the system or any time pairing data is cleared The pairing step is necessary to register the Bluetooth wireless technology device to enable Bluetooth communi cations For more details see also the operating instructions of your Bluetooth wireless technology device Pairing is requi...

Page 104: ...ng to Internet radio stations on page 51 DLNA See About network playback on page 52 AirPlay See Using AirPlay on iPod touch iPhone iPad and iTunes on page 50 Wireless LAN See Connecting to a wireless LAN on page 31 Playback High Resolution audio file See About playable file formats on page 54 See Playing a USB device on page 41 Slideshow See Playing back photo files stored on a USB memory device o...

Page 105: ...inal 19 pin Not DVI HDMI output type 5 V 100 mA USB terminal USB2 0 Full Speed Type A iPod terminal USB and Video Composite ADAPTER PORT terminal 5 V 100 mA WIRELESS LAN ADAPTER terminal 5 V 600 mA Integrated Control Section Control IR terminal ø 3 5 Mini jack MONO IR signal High Active High Level 2 0 V 12 V Trigger terminal ø 3 5 Mini jack MONO 12 V Trigger output type 12 V Total 150 mA RS 232C c...

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