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Internet Radio

By connecting this unit to an Internet-connected network, you can enjoy Internet radio services, such as TuneIn Radio, etc.

• To play Internet radio services, the network needs to be connected to the Internet.

• Depending on the Internet radio service, a user registration may be required on your PC beforehand. For details of each service, visit the website of each service.

Playing Back

Perform the following procedure when this unit is on.

1. Switch the input on the TV to the input connected to the unit.

2. Pressing NET will display the Network Functions list screen on the TV.

3. Select your preferred Internet radio service using cursor, and press ENTER to

confirm the selection.

4. Following the on-screen instructions, select a radio station and program using

cursor, and then press ENTER to play.

• To return to the previous screen, press .

NET

/ / /

ENTER

Network

Inputs

HDMI 1

HDMI 2

HDMI 3

INPUT

TV’s REMOTE

The illustration shows an image.

Summary of Contents for VSX-LX503

Page 1: ...Front Panel Rear Panel Remote AV RECEIVER Instruction Manual VSX LX503 En Table of contents Connections Connecting Speakers Playback Setup Troubleshooting Appendix Supplementary Information ...

Page 2: ...Connecting an AV Component without HDMI Jack Mounted 63 Connecting an Audio Component 64 Connecting a Video Camera etc 65 Connecting an AV Component in a Separate Room Multi zone Connection 66 Connecting a TV ZONE 2 66 Connecting a Pre main Amplifier ZONE 2 67 Connecting a Pre main Amplifier ZONE 3 68 Connecting Antennas 69 Network Connection 70 Connecting External Control Devices 71 IR IN OUT por...

Page 3: ...AM FM Radio 93 Tuning into a Radio Station 93 Presetting a Radio Station 95 Using RDS European Australian and Asian models 97 Multi zone 98 Switch remote control mode ZONE 2 99 Switch remote control mode ZONE 3 100 Playing Back 101 Listening Mode 103 Selecting a Listening mode 103 Listening Mode Effects 106 Selectable listening modes 109 Setup System Setup 115 Menu list 115 Menu operations 117 Inp...

Page 4: ... Setup 149 Menu operations 149 Firmware Update 150 Updating Function on This Unit 150 Updating the Firmware via Network 151 Updating via USB 153 Initial Setup with Auto Start up Wizard 155 Operations 155 Troubleshooting When the unit is operating erratically 159 Troubleshooting 160 Appendix About HDMI 169 General Specifications 171 ...

Page 5: ...e power cord must be connected only after all other connections are completed We will not accept any responsibility for damage arising from the connection with equipment manufactured by other companies Network services and content that can be used may no longer be available if new functions are added by updating firmware or the service providers terminate their services Also available services may...

Page 6: ...6 Contents Connections Playback Setup Front Panel Rear Panel Remote Part Names Front Panel For details see p7 1 2 345 7 6 8 cn 9 bk blbm bn bo bp bq br bs bt ckcl cm co cp cq cr cr ...

Page 7: ...of the remote controller is within about 16 5 m at an angle of 20 on the perpendicular axis and 30 to either side 13 WIRELESS indicator Lights when the unit is connected to the wireless network and when connected to a BLUETOOTH enabled device 14 MASTER VOLUME 15 STANDBY ON button 16 ADJUST button Settings such as Tone and Level can be made quickly during play on the TV screen p147 17 HOME button D...

Page 8: ...USB device is not properly connected HDMI HDMI signals are input and the HDMI input is selected DIGITAL Digital signals are input and the digital input is selected 3 Lights according to the type of input digital audio signal and the listening mode 4 Lights in the following conditions RDS European Australian and Asian models Receiving RDS broadcasting TUNED Receiving AM FM radio STEREO Receiving FM...

Page 9: ...9 Contents Connections Playback Setup Front Panel Rear Panel Remote Rear Panel For details see p10 180 90 ...

Page 10: ...h an HDMI cable connected to a monitor such as a TV or projector 10 HDMI IN jacks Transmit video signals and audio signals with a HDMI cable connected to an AV component 11 AC IN The supplied power cord is connected 12 SIGNAL GND terminal The ground wire of the turntable is connected 13 AUDIO IN jacks Input AV component audio signal with an analog audio cable 14 IR IN OUT port Connect a remote con...

Page 11: ...ns Used for play operations when playing Music Server p86 or USB p83 11 button Used for repeat or random play operations when playing Music Server p86 or USB p83 Each time you press the button the mode switches from 1 track repeat to folder repeat to random CLEAR button Deletes all characters you have entered when entering text on the TV screen 12 button Switches the information on the display and...

Page 12: ...Connections Connecting speakers 13 Connecting the TV 59 Connecting Playback Devices 62 Connecting an AV Component in a Separate Room Multi zone Connection 66 Connecting Antennas 69 Network Connection 70 Connecting External Control Devices 71 Connecting the Power Cord 73 ...

Page 13: ...of sound objects that have independent motion in a three dimensional space with even greater clarity Yes No Do you enjoy sound with Dolby Atmos When using Surround Back Speakers 7 1 Channel System p45 7 1 Channel System ZONE SPEAKER p46 7 1 Channel System Bi Amping the Speakers p47 When using 1 set of Height Speakers 5 1 2 Channel System p48 5 1 2 Channel System ZONE SPEAKER p49 5 1 2 Channel Syst...

Page 14: ...eakers create the back sound field Powered subwoofer reproduces the bass sound and creates the rich sound field The front speakers should be positioned at ear height while the surround speakers should be positioned just above ear height The center speaker should be set up facing the listening position at an angle Placing the powered subwoofer between the center speaker and the front speaker gives ...

Page 15: ...sound field and provides a more real sound field Furthermore by installing surround back speakers when the input format is Dolby Atmos you can select the Dolby Atmos listening mode which realizes the most up to date 3D sound The front speakers should be positioned at ear height while the surround speakers should be positioned just above ear height The center speaker should be set up facing the lis...

Page 16: ...sting of the basic 5 1 Channel System p14 and added height speakers Select the height speakers that suit your speakers and usage environment from the following three types Front High Speakers Rear High Speakers Installation Example p17 Ceiling Speakers Installation Example p18 Dolby Enabled Speakers Dolby Speakers Installation Example p19 ...

Page 17: ...t speakers when the input format is Dolby Atmos you can select the Dolby Atmos listening mode which realizes the most up to date 3D sound including overhead sound Front high speakers or rear high speakers should be installed at least 3 0 9 m higher than the front speakers Front high speakers should be installed directly above the front speakers and the distance between the rear high speakers shoul...

Page 18: ...olby Atmos you can select the Dolby Atmos listening mode which realizes the most up to date 3D sound including overhead sound Install the top front speakers on the ceiling anterior to the seating position top middle speakers on the ceiling directly above the seating position and top rear speakers on the ceiling posterior to the seating position The distance between each pair should match the dista...

Page 19: ...nabled speakers surround combined Dolby enabled speakers are special speakers designed to face the ceiling so that the sound is heard from overhead by bouncing the sound off the ceiling By installing such height speakers when the input format is Dolby Atmos you can select the Dolby Atmos listening mode which realizes the most up to date 3D sound including overhead sound Install them either on the ...

Page 20: ...nsisting of the 7 1 Channel System p15 and added height speakers Select the height speakers that suit your speakers and usage environment from the following three types Front High Speakers Rear High Speakers Installation Example p21 Ceiling Speakers Installation Example p22 Dolby Enabled Speakers Dolby Speakers Installation Example p23 ...

Page 21: ...stalling such height speakers when the input format is Dolby Atmos you can select the Dolby Atmos listening mode which realizes the most up to date 3D sound including overhead sound Front high speakers or rear high speakers should be installed at least 3 0 9 m higher than the front speakers Front high speakers should be installed directly above the front speakers and the distance between the rear ...

Page 22: ...ormat is Dolby Atmos you can select the Dolby Atmos listening mode which realizes the most up to date 3D sound including overhead sound Install the top front speakers on the ceiling anterior to the seating position top middle speakers on the ceiling directly above the seating position and top rear speakers on the ceiling posterior to the seating position The distance between each pair should match...

Page 23: ... enabled speakers surround back combined Dolby enabled speakers are special speakers designed to face the ceiling so that the sound is heard from overhead by bouncing the sound off the ceiling By installing such height speakers when the input format is Dolby Atmos you can select the Dolby Atmos listening mode which realizes the most up todate 3D sound including overhead sound Install them either o...

Page 24: ...eakers when the input format is Dolby Atmos you can select the Dolby Atmos listening mode which realizes the most up to date 3D sound including overhead sound Combination of 2 height speakers can be selected from following Combination example when Top Front Speakers are used at the front p25 Combination example when Top Middle Speakers are used at the front p27 Combination example when Front High ...

Page 25: ...n be selected from the following 3 examples shown at the right 7 8 Top Front Speakers Example 1 Use top rear speakers at the rear 2 7 8 9 bk 2 125 to 150 The top rear speakers are installed on the ceiling at rear of the listening position and the width between the left and right speakers is optimal to match the one for the front speakers 9 10 Top Rear Speakers Example 2 Use rear high speakers at t...

Page 26: ...the rear 7 8 bk 9 The Dolby enabled speakers are the special speaker that the sound is emitted toward the ceiling and have the effect the sound to come from above by reflecting the sound on the ceiling The Dolby enabled speakers surround are installed on top of the surround speakers 9 10 Dolby Enabled Speakers Surround ...

Page 27: ...nd right speakers is optimal to match the one for the front speakers When the top middle speakers are used in front the rear high speakers in the figure at the right can be used at the rear 7 8 Top Middle Speakers Use rear high speakers at the rear 7 8 bk 9 3 0 9 m or more The width between the rear high speakers should match the one for the front speakers and they should be installed minimum of 3...

Page 28: ...elected from the following 4 examples shown at the right 7 8 Front High Speakers Example 1 Use rear high speakers at the rear 3 0 9 m or more The width between the rear high speakers should match the one for the front speakers and they should be installed minimum of 3 0 9 m higher than the front speakers and tilted so they will point toward the listener 9 10 Rear High Speakers Example 2 Use top mi...

Page 29: ...right speakers is optimal to match the one for the front speakers 9 10 Top Rear Speakers Example 4 Use Dolby Enabled Speakers Surround at the rear The Dolby enabled speakers are the special speaker that the sound is emitted toward the ceiling and have the effect the sound to come from above by reflecting the sound on the ceiling The Dolby enabled speakers surround are installed on top of the surro...

Page 30: ... combination of the height speakers at the rear can be selected from the following 3 examples shown at the right 7 8 Dolby Enabled Speakers Front Example 1 Use top rear speakers at the rear 3 bk 9 78 3 125 to 150 The top rear speakers are installed on the ceiling at rear of the listening position and the width between the left and right speakers is optimal to match the one for the front speakers 9...

Page 31: ...the rear bk 9 8 7 The Dolby enabled speakers are the special speaker that the sound is emitted toward the ceiling and have the effect the sound to come from above by reflecting the sound on the ceiling The Dolby enabled speakers surround are installed on top of the surround speakers 9 10 Dolby Enabled Speakers Surround ...

Page 32: ...eakers when the input format is Dolby Atmos you can select the Dolby Atmos listening mode which realizes the most up to date 3D sound including overhead sound Combination of 2 height speakers can be selected from following Combination example when Top Front Speakers are used at the front p33 Combination example when Top Middle Speakers are used at the front p35 Combination example when Front High ...

Page 33: ...e selected from the following 4 examples shown at the right 9 10 Top Front Speakers Example 1 Use top rear speakers at the rear 2 9 bk bl bm 2 125 to 150 The top rear speakers are installed on the ceiling at rear of the listening position and the width between the left and right speakers is optimal to match the one for the front speakers 11 12 Top Rear Speakers Example 2 Use rear high speakers at ...

Page 34: ...iling The Dolby enabled speakers surround are installed on top of the surround speakers 11 12 Dolby Enabled Speakers Surround Example 4 Use Dolby Enabled Speakers Surround Back at the rear 9 bk bm bl The Dolby enabled speakers are the special speaker that the sound is emitted toward the ceiling and have the effect the sound to come from above by reflecting the sound on the ceiling The Dolby enable...

Page 35: ...d right speakers is optimal to match the one for the front speakers When the top middle speakers are used in front the rear high speakers in the figure at the right can be used at the rear 9 10 Top Middle Speakers Use rear high speakers at the rear 9 bk bm bl 3 0 9 m or more The width between the rear high speakers should match the one for the front speakers and they should be installed minimum of...

Page 36: ...an be selected from the following 5 examples shown at the right 9 10 Front High Speakers Example 1 Use rear high speakers at the rear 3 0 9 m or more The width between the rear high speakers should match the one for the front speakers and they should be installed minimum of 3 0 9 m higher than the front speakers and tilted so they will point toward the listener 11 12 Rear High Speakers Example 2 U...

Page 37: ...peaker that the sound is emitted toward the ceiling and have the effect the sound to come from above by reflecting the sound on the ceiling The Dolby enabled speakers surround are installed on top of the surround speakers 11 12 Dolby Enabled Speakers Surround Example 5 Use Dolby Enabled Speakers Surround Back at the rear The Dolby enabled speakers are the special speaker that the sound is emitted ...

Page 38: ...ront the combination of the height speakers at the rear can be selected from the following 4 examples shown at the right 9 10 Dolby Enabled Speakers Front Example 1 Use top rear speakers at the rear 4 bl bm 9bk 4 125 to 150 The top rear speakers are installed on the ceiling at rear of the listening position and the width between the left and right speakers is optimal to match the one for the front...

Page 39: ...iling The Dolby enabled speakers surround are installed on top of the surround speakers 11 12 Dolby Enabled Speakers Surround Example 4 Use Dolby Enabled Speakers Surround Back at the rear bm bl bk 9 The Dolby enabled speakers are the special speaker that the sound is emitted toward the ceiling and have the effect the sound to come from above by reflecting the sound on the ceiling The Dolby enable...

Page 40: ...roller and in the Home displayed set System Setup Speaker Configuration Speaker Impedance to 4ohms Connect the Speaker Cables 1 2 12 mm Make correct connection between the unit s jacks and speaker s jacks side to side and side to side for each channel If the connection is wrong a bass sound will not be reproduced properly due to reverse phase Twist the wires exposed from the tip of the speaker cab...

Page 41: ...s Connections Playback Setup Connect the Subwoofer a a Subwoofer cable Connect a powered subwoofer with this unit using a subwoofer cable Up to two powered subwoofers can be connected The same signal is output from each SUBWOOFER PRE OUT jack ...

Page 42: ...hannel System 1 2 4 5 3 6 This is a basic 5 1 Channel System For details of the speaker layout refer to Speaker Installation p14 Speaker Setup settings during Initial Setup p156 Speaker Channels 5 1 ch Subwoofer Yes Height 1 Speaker Height 2 Speaker Zone Speaker No Bi Amp No ...

Page 43: ...eously Also different sources can be played back in both rooms To output audio from an externally connected AV component to ZONE 2 use either an HDMI cable digital coaxial cable digital optical cable or analog audio cable for connection p66 To output audio from an externally connected AV component to ZONE 3 use an analog audio cable for connection Note that ZONE 3 output is not possible with the c...

Page 44: ...upport Bi Amping connection The Bi Amping connection can improve the quality of the low and high pitched ranges Be sure to remove the jumper bar connecting between the woofer jacks and tweeter jacks of the Bi Amping supported speakers Refer to the instruction manual of your speakers as well Speaker Setup settings during Initial Setup p156 Speaker Channels 5 1 ch Subwoofer Yes Height 1 Speaker Heig...

Page 45: ...a 7 1 Channel System that consists of the basic 5 1 Channel System and added surround back speakers For details of the speaker layout refer to Speaker Installation p15 Speaker Setup settings during Initial Setup p156 Speaker Channels 7 1 ch Subwoofer Yes Height 1 Speaker Height 2 Speaker Zone Speaker No Bi Amp No ...

Page 46: ...te room ZONE 2 while performing playback in the main room where this unit is located The same source can be played back in the main room and ZONE 2 simultaneously Also different sources can be played back in both rooms To output audio from an externally connected AV component to ZONE 2 use either an HDMI cable digital coaxial cable digital optical cable or analog audio cable for connection p66 Spe...

Page 47: ... support Bi Amping connection The Bi Amping connection can improve the quality of the low and high pitched ranges Be sure to remove the jumper bar connecting between the woofer jacks and tweeter jacks of the Bi Amping supported speakers Refer to the instruction manual of your speakers as well Speaker Setup settings during Initial Setup p156 Speaker Channels 7 1 ch Subwoofer Yes Height 1 Speaker He...

Page 48: ...ly one set of height speakers from the following three types for connection Front High Speakers Rear High Speakers Installation Example p17 Ceiling Speakers Installation Example p18 Dolby Enabled Speakers Dolby Speakers Installation Example p19 Speaker Setup settings during Initial Setup p156 Speaker Channels 5 1 2 ch Subwoofer Yes Height 1 Speaker Select the type of height speaker actually instal...

Page 49: ...eakers Installation Example p19 ZONE 2 You can enjoy 2 ch audio in the separate room ZONE 2 while performing playback in the main room where this unit is located The same source can be played back in the main room and ZONE 2 simultaneously Also different sources can be played back in both rooms To output audio from an externally connected AV component to ZONE 2 use either an HDMI cable digital coa...

Page 50: ...s Installation Example p18 Dolby Enabled Speakers Dolby Speakers Installation Example p19 You can configure a 5 1 2 Channel System by connecting front speakers that support Bi Amping connection The Bi Amping connection can improve the quality of the low and high pitched ranges Be sure to remove the jumper bar connecting between the woofer jacks and tweeter jacks of the Bi Amping supported speakers...

Page 51: ...only one set of height speakers from the following three types for connection Front High Speakers Rear High Speakers Installation Example p21 Ceiling Speakers Installation Example p22 Dolby Enabled Speakers Dolby Speakers Installation Example p23 Speaker Setup settings during Initial Setup p156 Speaker Channels 7 1 2 ch Subwoofer Yes Height 1 Speaker Select the type of height speaker actually inst...

Page 52: ...oy 2 ch audio in the separate room ZONE 2 while performing playback in the main room where this unit is located The same source can be played back in the main room and ZONE 2 simultaneously Also different sources can be played back in both rooms To output audio from an externally connected AV component to ZONE 2 use either an HDMI cable digital coaxial cable digital optical cable or analog audio c...

Page 53: ...n the height speakers used at the front Combination example when Top Front Speakers are used at the front p25 Combination example when Top Middle Speakers are used at the front p27 Combination example when Front High Speakers are used at the front p28 Combination example when Dolby Enabled Speakers Front are used at the front p30 Speaker Setup settings during Initial Setup p156 Speaker Channels 5 ...

Page 54: ...Combination example when Dolby Enabled Speakers Front are used at the front p30 ZONE 2 You can enjoy 2 ch audio in the separate room ZONE 2 while performing playback in the main room where this unit is located The same source can be played back in the main room and ZONE 2 simultaneously Also different sources can be played back in both rooms To output audio from an externally connected AV componen...

Page 55: ...depending on the height speakers used at the front Combination example when Top Front Speakers are used at the front p33 Combination example when Top Middle Speakers are used at the front p35 Combination example when Front High Speakers are used at the front p36 Combination example when Dolby Enabled Speakers Front are used at the front p38 Speaker Setup settings during Initial Setup p156 Speaker ...

Page 56: ... front p36 Combination example when Dolby Enabled Speakers Front are used at the front p38 ZONE 2 You can enjoy 2 ch audio in the separate room ZONE 2 while performing playback in the main room where this unit is located The same source can be played back in the main room and ZONE 2 simultaneously Also different sources can be played back in both rooms To output audio from an externally connected ...

Page 57: ...o produce a large volume that cannot be output with the unit only Connect the speakers to the power amplifier For details refer to the power amplifier s instruction manual Connect as shown on the left using the PRE OUT jacks Setup Set System Setup Speaker Configuration Speaker Channels in accordance to the number of channels for the connected speakers a Analog audio cable a Power amplifier ...

Page 58: ...kers 3 When using the Bi AMP speakers it is necessary to connect the Bi AMP speakers to the HEIGHT 1 terminals and the height speaker to the SURROUND BACK terminals 4 Height 1 speakers cannot be used simultaneously with the ZONE speakers 5 Use an analog audio cable to connect the power amplifier to the PRE OUT SURROUND BACK jacks then connect the surround back speakers to the power amplifier About...

Page 59: ... or play the audio of the TV on this unit Connection with the TV differs depending on whether the TV supports the ARC Audio Return Channel function or not The ARC function transmits the audio signals of the TV via an HDMI cable and plays the audio of the TV on this unit To check if the TV supports the ARC function refer to the instruction manual of the TV etc Yes No Does your TV support the ARC fu...

Page 60: ...ler and select Other HDMI Out Note that this jack is not ARC compatible Setup Settings are required to use the ARC function Select Yes for 5 ARC Setup in Initial Setup p155 For detailed settings for TV connection CEC function and audio output refer to the instruction manual of the TV ARC function This function transmits the audio signals of the TV via an HDMI cable and plays the audio of the TV on...

Page 61: ...lt in tuner connection with a digital optical cable or analog audio cable is not required Another TV or projector can be connected to the HDMI OUT SUB jack To switch between MAIN and SUB press the button p147 on the remote controller and select Other HDMI Out Note that this jack is not ARC compatible ARC function This function transmits the audio signals of the TV via an HDMI cable and plays the a...

Page 62: ...matically enabled if you select Yes for 5 ARC Setup in Initial Setup p155 If No Skip is selected settings are required in the System Setup menu after Initial Setup is completed Settings are made in System Setup Hardware HDMI in Home displayed by pressing on the remote controller p129 To enjoy digital surround sound including Dolby Digital set the audio output of the connected Blu ray Disc player e...

Page 63: ...y digital surround playback in formats such as Dolby Digital you need to make a connection for audio signals with a digital coaxial cable or a digital optical cable According to the illustration changing the input assignment p119 enables connection to jacks other than the BD DVD jack Setup The COMPONENT VIDEO IN jacks are compatible only with 480i or 576i resolution When connecting to the COMPONEN...

Page 64: ...HONO jack If the turntable has a built in phono equalizer connect it to any of the AUDIO IN jacks other than the PHONO jack Further if the turntable uses an MC type cartridge install a phono equalizer compatible with the MC type cartridge between the unit and the turntable and then connect it to any of the AUDIO IN jacks other than the PHONO jack If the turntable has a ground wire connect it to th...

Page 65: ...Panel Rear Panel Remote Contents Connections Playback Setup Connecting a Video Camera etc Connect a video camera etc to the AUX INPUT HDMI jack on the front panel using an HDMI cable a HDMI cable a Video camera ...

Page 66: ...eparate room ZONE 2 The TV in the separate room can play only the video of devices connected to the HDMI IN1 to IN3 jacks of this unit Audio from an externally connected AV component can be output to ZONE 2 only when the audio is analog or 2ch PCM signal When the AV component is connected to this unit with an HDMI cable digital coaxial cable or digital optical cable change the audio output of the ...

Page 67: ...nt sources can be played back in both rooms To output audio from an externally connected AV component to ZONE 2 connect it to any of HDMI IN1 to IN3 jacks If the AV component is not equipped with an HDMI jack use a digital coaxial cable digital optical cable or analog audio cable Also the audio from externally connected AV components can be output to ZONE 2 only when the audio is analog or 2ch PCM...

Page 68: ...ack in both rooms The ZONE 3 PRE LINE OUT terminal can output only when Speaker Configuration in the System Setup menu p122 is set to one of the following When Speaker Channels is set to 2 1 ch 3 1 ch 4 1 ch or 5 1 ch When Speaker Channels is set to 5 1 ch or 5 1 2 ch and Zone Speaker is set to Zone 2 Zone 3 When Speaker Channels is set to 2 1 2 ch 3 1 2 ch 4 1 2 ch or 5 1 2 ch and Bi Amp and Zone...

Page 69: ...ect the antenna to this unit and set up the antenna at the best position for listening while receiving radio signals Attach the indoor FM antenna to the wall using push pins or adhesive tape a Indoor FM antenna b AM loop antenna b a a b North American models European Australian and Asian models ...

Page 70: ...uch as Internet radio by network connection If connection is made by the wired LAN connect the router and the NETWORK jack with the LAN cable as shown in the illustration To connect by Wi Fi select Wireless for 4 Network Connection in Initial Setup p157 select your desired setting method and then follow the on screen instructions For the Wi Fi connection stand the wireless antenna for use a LAN ca...

Page 71: ... remote control signal is difficult to reach due to installation in the cabinet etc It is also possible to operate this unit from other room such as ZONE 2 with a remote controller or operate other devices with the remote controller by connecting other devices to this unit For adopting a remote control receiver unit contact the specialized stores For the type of cable required for connection refer...

Page 72: ...nit When the desired input is selected on the unit power link operation will be activated with a control signal of maximum 12 V 100 mA from the 12V TRIGGER OUT A jack or maximum 12 V 25 mA when using the 12V TRIGGER OUT B jack You can select the zone to output the control signal by setting each of the inputs For connection use a monaural mini plug cable ø1 8 3 5 mm without resistance Do not use a ...

Page 73: ...nnecting the Power Cord Connect the power cord after all the connections are completed Be sure to connect the power cord to the AC IN of the unit first and then connect it to the outlet Always disconnect the outlet side first whendisconnecting the power cord a Power cord a ...

Page 74: ...ack AV Component Playback 75 BLUETOOTH Playback 76 Internet Radio 77 Spotify 79 AirPlay 80 DTS Play Fi 81 FlareConnectTM 82 USB Storage Device 83 Playing back files on a PC and NAS Music Server 86 Play Queue 91 Listening To the AM FM Radio 93 Multi zone 98 Listening Mode 103 ...

Page 75: ...e unit 2 Press the input selector whose name is the same as that of the jack to which the player is connected For example press BD DVD to play the player connected to the BD DVD jack Press TV to listen the sound of the TV To play a device connected to the STRM BOX PHONO HDMI5 HDMI6 jack or the AUX INPUT HDMI jack on the front panel press repeatedly to select the input When the CEC link function wo...

Page 76: ...endly Name function p144 or the Pioneer Remote App can be used with the iOS or Android To connect another BLUETOOTH enabled device press and hold the button until Now Pairing is displayed and then perform step 2 This unit can store the pairing information of up to 8 paired devices The coverage area is approx 48 15 m Note that connection is not always guaranteed with all BLUETOOTH enabled devices P...

Page 77: ...h service visit the website of each service Playing Back Perform the following procedure when this unit is on 1 Switch the input on the TV to the input connected to the unit 2 Pressing NET will display the Network Functions list screen on the TV 3 Select your preferred Internet radio service using cursor and press ENTER to confirm the selection 4 Following the on screen instructions select a radio...

Page 78: ...e tunein com and log in it from this unit your favorite radio stations or programs you have followed on the website are automatically added to your My Presets on this unit My Presets is displayed on the next level in the hierarchical structure of TuneIn Radio To display a radio station added to My Presets you need log into TuneIn Radio from the unit To log in select Login I have a TuneIn account i...

Page 79: ...ut is switched to NET and Spotify will start the streaming playback If System Setup Hardware Power Management Network Standby is set to Off in the Home manually turn the unit on and then press NET on the remote controller In the factory default setting the Network Standby function p131 is set to On Notes when using the multi zone function To enjoy Spotify music in a separate room select NET manual...

Page 80: ... iOS device and select this unit from the displayed devices 3 Play the music file on the iOS device If System Setup Hardware Power Management Network Standby is set to Off in the Home manually turn the unit on and then press NET on the remote controller In the factory default setting the Network Standby function p131 is set to On Due to the characteristics of AirPlay wireless technology the sound ...

Page 81: ...Control App will automatically display compatible devices 4 Select this device from the compatible devices Then a list of applications such as a music streaming distribution service is displayed Select the content to play and perform operation according to the on screen instructions If System Setup Hardware Power Management Network Standby is set to Off in the Home manually turn the unit on and th...

Page 82: ...he same network 2 Download Pioneer Remote App from App Store or Google Play Store 3 Connect the mobile device to the network where this unit is connected 4 Starting up Pioneer Remote App will automatically recognize compatible devices 5 Select the screen of the compatible device to operate and tap the Group icon at the bottom of the screen 6 Add a check mark for the audio product on which you want...

Page 83: ...SB Front or USB Rear If the USB indicator blinks on the display check whether the USB storage device is plugged in properly Do not unplug the USB storage device while Connecting is being displayed on the display This may cause data corruption or malfunction 4 Press ENTER in the next screen The list of folders and music files on the USB storage device is displayed Select the folder with the cursors...

Page 84: ...e displayed Folder 1 Artist name Folder 1 1 Album name file 1 1 file 2 1 file 3 1 Folder 1 2 Album name file 1 2 file 2 2 file 3 2 jpg file jpg file Characters that cannot be displayed on this unit appear with The USB port of this unit complies with the USB 2 0 standard The transfer speed may be insufficient for some content you play and sound interruptions etc may occur Note that operation is not...

Page 85: ...MPEG 1 MPEG 2 Audio Layer 3 Supported sampling rates 44 1 kHz 48 kHz Supported bitrates Between 8 kbps and 320 kbps and VBR WMA wma WMA Supported sampling rates 44 1 kHz 48 kHz Supported bitrates Between 5 kbps and 320 kbps and VBR WMA Pro Voice WMA Lossless formats are not supported WAV wav WAV WAV files contain uncompressed PCM digital audio Supported sampling rates 44 1 kHz 48 kHz 88 2 kHz 96 k...

Page 86: ... 3 Select the Share my media check box and then click OK to display the compatible devices 4 Select this unit and then click Allow When it is clicked the corresponding icon is checked 5 Click OK to close the dialog Depending on the version of Windows Media Player the names of items to select may differ from the above description On Windows Media Player 12 1 Turn on your PC and start Windows Media ...

Page 87: ...AS is properly connected to the same network as this unit 4 Press NET to display the network service list screen If the NET indicator on the display blinks the unit is not properly connected to the network Check the connection 5 With the cursors select Music Server and then press ENTER 6 Select the target server with the cursors and press ENTER to display the items list screen This unit cannot acc...

Page 88: ... beforehand Setting PC 1 Turn on your PC and start Windows Media Player 12 2 In the Stream menu select Turn on media streaming to display a dialog box If the media streaming is already turned on select More streaming options in the Stream menu to display the list of playback devices in the network and then go to step 4 3 Click Turn on media streaming to display the list of playback devices in the ...

Page 89: ...ont Panel Rear Panel Remote Contents Connections Playback Setup Depending on the version of Windows Media Player the names of items to select may differ from the above description Supported Audio Formats p90 ...

Page 90: ... uncompressed PCM digital audio Supported sampling rates 44 1 kHz 48 kHz 88 2 kHz 96 kHz 176 4 kHz 192 kHz Quantization bit 8 bit 16 bit 24 bit AAC aac m4a mp4 3gp 3g2 AAC M4A MP4 3GP 3G2 Supported formats MPEG 2 MPEG 4 Audio Supported sampling rates 44 1 kHz 48 kHz 88 2 kHz 96 kHz Supported bitrates Between 8 kbps and 320 kbps and VBR FLAC flac FLAC Supported sampling rates 44 1 kHz 48 kHz 88 2 k...

Page 91: ... unit is removed from the outlet Initial Setup 1 Connect this unit to your home network by the network settings on this unit 2 Download Pioneer Remote App from App Store or Google Play Store 3 Connect the mobile device to the network where this unit is connected 4 Start up Pioneer Remote App and select this unit Adding Play Queue Information 1 Select the INPUT input on the application screen and t...

Page 92: ...Play Queue service screen 2 Tap the icon of the track to sort and drag the icon to the destination 3 To delete a track slide the track to the left until the trash icon changes to If the device is on iOS slide the icon to the left Releasing your finger will delete the track from Play Queue Playing Back Playback starts when you select Play Now for Play Queue addition or select the track in the Play ...

Page 93: ...lowing procedure when this unit is on Tuning Automatically 1 Press TUNER repeatedly to select either AM or FM 2 Press MODE to display TunMode Auto on the display 3 When you press the cursors automatic tuning starts and searching stops when a station is found When tuned in to a radio station the TUNED indicator on the display lights up When tuned in to an FM radio station the STEREO indicator light...

Page 94: ...on 1 Press TUNER repeatedly to select either AM or FM 2 Press MODE to display TunMode Manual on the display 3 While pressing the cursors select the desired radio station Each time you press the cursors the frequency changes by 1 step If the button is held down the frequency changes continuously and if the button is released the frequency stops changing Frequency step setting Press on the remote co...

Page 95: ...you want to register perform the following procedure 1 Press Fav so that the preset number on the display blinks 2 While the preset number is blinking approx 8 seconds repeatedly press the cursors to select a number between 1 and 40 3 Press Fav again to register the station When the station is registered the preset number stops blinking Repeat this steps to register your favorite AM FM radio stati...

Page 96: ...sors to select a preset number Deleting a Preset Radio Station 1 Press TUNER 2 Press the cursors to select the preset number to delete 3 After pressing Fav press CLEAR while the preset number is blinking and delete the preset number When deleted the number on the display disappears Using RDS European Australian and Asian models p97 ...

Page 97: ...he Program Type you want to search for and then press the ENTER button to start the search The Program Types displayed are as follows None News News reports Affairs Current affairs Info Information Sport Educate Education Drama Culture Science Science and technology Varied Pop M Pop music Rock M Rock music Easy M Middle of the road music Light M Light classics Classics Serious classics Other M Oth...

Page 98: ...s For the NET BLUETOOTH or USB input selector you can select only the same source for the main room and separate room If you select NET in the main room and then select BLUETOOTH in the separate room the main room setting switches to BLUETOOTH You cannot select different stations of AM FM broadcasts for the main room and separate room Pioneer Remote App is useful for the multi zone playback operat...

Page 99: ...e remote controller to the main room control mode 1 While pressing and holding MODE press ZONE 2 at least 3 seconds until the remote indicator blinks twice The mode of the remote controller switches to the mode to control ZONE 2 To restore the main room control mode while pressing and holding MODE press MAIN at least 3 seconds until the remote indicator blinks once MAIN MODE Setting the main room ...

Page 100: ...em Setup p122 to one of the following and set the remote controller to ZONE control mode ZONE 3 To operate the playback of the main room again it is necessary to return the remote controller to the main room control mode Set Speaker Channels to 2 1 ch 3 1 ch 4 1 ch or 5 1 ch Set Speaker Channels to 2 1 2 ch 3 1 2 ch 4 1 2 ch or 5 1 2 ch and set Bi Amp and Zone Speaker to No 1 While pressing and ho...

Page 101: ...he volume on the remote controller When operating on the main unit press the ZONE CONTROL button repeatedly to select Z2 or Z3 and adjust with the MASTER VOLUME dial within 8 seconds When adjusting the volume of the power amplifier placed in the separate room by using this unit set Multi Zone Zone 2 or Zone 3 Output Level p135 to Variable on the System Setup menu Information of a connected device ...

Page 102: ... set the function to off Press while the remote controller is in the ZONE control mode When operating on the main unit press the ZONE 2 ON OFF or ZONE 3 ON OFF button MULTI ZONE MUSIC If you press MULTI ZONE MUSIC while playback is being performed in the main room the MULTI ZONE MUSIC is turned on Z2 and Z3 on the display light at the same time and the playback sources of all the rooms are switche...

Page 103: ...and STEREO buttons stores the listening mode that was selected last If content incompatible of the listening mode selected last is played the most standard listening mode for the content is automatically selected For details of the effects of each listening mode refer to Listening Mode Effects p106 For listening modes selectable for each audio format of input signals refer to Selectable Listening ...

Page 104: ...ch as the tone control features so you can enjoy even better sound quality The Pure Direct mode shuts down even more processes that affects sound quality so you get a more faithful reproduction of the original sound In this case the speaker calibration made with MCACC is invalid SURR button By pressing repeatedly you can select the audio format of the signals being input and switch between a varie...

Page 105: ...tup Checking the input format and listening mode Pressing repeatedly will switch the display of the main unit in the following order Input source and volume Listening mode Input format The display is switched in a few seconds Sampling frequency Input signal resolution ...

Page 106: ...woofer To enable transfer of this audio format connect via a digital cable and set audio output on the player to Bitstream output DD Dolby Audio DD This mode faithfully reproduces the sound design recorded in the Dolby Digital Plus audio format The Dolby Digital Plus format has been improved based on Dolby Digital increasing the number of channels and endeavoring to improve sound quality by giving...

Page 107: ...g rate of 96 kHz and at a resolution of 24 bits To enable transfer of this audio format connect via a digital cable and set audio output on the player to Bitstream output DTS Express This mode faithfully reproduces the sound design recorded in the DTS Express audio format DTS Express is an optional audio format based on 5 1ch for Blu ray Discs It is possible to record a maximum of 7 1 channels wit...

Page 108: ...yback 6 1 channel playback is achieved by the matrix decoder on this unit To enable transfer of this audio format connect via a digital cable and set audio output on the player to Bitstream output Ent Show Entertainment Show Suitable for rock or pop music Listening to music in this mode creates a lively sound field with a powerful acoustic image like being at a club or rock concert Ext Mono Extend...

Page 109: ...e listening modes Input Format Listening Mode Analog Stereo Mono DSur DTS Neural X Classical 1 Unplugged 1 Ent Show 1 Drama 1 AdvancedGame 1 Action 1 Rock Pop 1 Sports 1 Ext Stereo 2 Ext Mono 2 F S Surround 1 Surround speakers or height speakers need to be installed 2 A center speaker surround speakers or height speakers need to be installed Input Format Listening Mode PCM Music files except DSD D...

Page 110: ...Pure Direct if the sampling rate is 11 2 MHz Stereo DSD 1 2 DSur DTS Neural X Classical 3 Unplugged 3 Ent Show 3 Drama 3 AdvancedGame 3 Action 3 Rock Pop 3 Sports 3 Ext Stereo 4 Ext Mono 4 F S Surround 1 Cannot be selected when the input format is monaural or 2 ch 2 A center speaker or surround speakers need to be installed 3 Surround speakers or height speakers need to be installed 4 A center spe...

Page 111: ...ncedGame 4 Action 4 Rock Pop 4 Sports 4 Ext Stereo 5 Ext Mono 5 F S Surround 1 Cannot be selected when the input format is 2 ch 2 A center speaker or surround speakers need to be installed 3 Cannot be selected when the input format is monaural 4 Surround speakers or height speakers need to be installed 5 A center speaker surround speakers or height speakers need to be installed Input Format Listen...

Page 112: ...ancedGame 4 Action 4 Rock Pop 4 Sports 4 Ext Stereo 5 Ext Mono 5 F S Surround 1 Cannot be selected when the input format is 2 ch 2 A center speaker or surround speakers need to be installed 3 Cannot be selected when the input format is monaural 4 Surround speakers or height speakers need to be installed 5 A center speaker surround speakers or height speakers need to be installed Input Format Liste...

Page 113: ...ged 4 Ent Show 4 Drama 4 AdvancedGame 4 Action 4 Rock Pop 4 Sports 4 Ext Stereo 5 Ext Mono 5 F S Surround 1 Cannot be selected when the input format is 2 ch 2 A center speaker or surround speakers need to be installed 3 Cannot be selected when the input format is monaural 4 Surround speakers or height speakers need to be installed 5 A center speaker surround speakers or height speakers need to be ...

Page 114: ...ning Mode DTS X Stereo DTS X Classical 1 Unplugged 1 Ent Show 1 Drama 1 AdvancedGame 1 Action 1 Rock Pop 1 Sports 1 Ext Stereo 2 Ext Mono 2 F S Surround 1 Surround speakers or height speakers need to be installed 2 A center speaker surround speakers or height speakers need to be installed ...

Page 115: ...h nothing is connected when selecting them with the INPUT SELECTOR dial on the main unit or with the input selectors on the remote controller p121 Speaker Configuration Change the settings of connection environment of the speakers p122 Crossover Change the settings of crossover frequencies p123 Distance Set the distance from each speaker to the listening position p124 Channel Level Adjust the volu...

Page 116: ...ttings for 12V TRIGGER OUT B port p133 Multi Zone Zone 2 Change the settings for Zone 2 p135 Zone 3 Change the settings for Zone 3 p136 Remote Play Zone Change the settings for remote play p136 Miscellaneous Tuner Change the frequency step for the tuner p137 Remote ID Change the remote controller ID p137 Firmware Update Change the settings for Firmware Update p137 Initial Setup Make the initial se...

Page 117: ...s Press on the remote controller to display the Home screen then select System Setup with the cursors on the remote controller and press ENTER Select the item with the cursor buttons of the remote controller and press ENTER to confirm your selection Use the cursors to change the default values To return to the previous screen press To exit the settings press ...

Page 118: ...When using a TV that supports 4K video signals input at 1080p can be automatically upscaled to 4K for output Off When this function is not to be used Auto When this function is to be used Select Off if your TV does not support 4K Setting Item Default Value Setting Details Super Resolution 2 When you have set 1080p 4K Upscaling to Auto you can select the degree of video signal correction from Off a...

Page 119: ...setting to first STRM BOX HDMI 4 HDCP 2 2 HDMI 1 HDCP 2 2 to HDMI 4 HDCP 2 2 Assign a desired HDMI IN jack to the STRM BOX input selector If you do not assign a jack select To select an HDMI IN jack already assigned to another input selector change its setting to first Video Input Change input assignment between the input selectors and COMPONENT VIDEO IN jacks and the VIDEO IN jacks If you do not ...

Page 120: ...lector TV OPTICAL 2 COAXIAL OPTICAL 1 OPTICAL 2 Assign a desired DIGITAL IN jack to the TV input selector Supported sampling rates for PCM signals stereo mono from a digital input are 32 kHz 44 1 kHz 48 kHz 88 2 kHz 96 kHz 16 bit 20 bit and 24 bit Analog Audio Input Change input assignment between the input selectors and AUDIO IN jacks If you do not assign a jack select Setting Item Default Value ...

Page 121: ...kip this input HDMI 6 Use Set whether to skip the HDMI 6 input selector Select Skip to skip this input AUX Use Set whether to skip the AUX input selector Select Skip to skip this input CD Use Set whether to skip the CD input selector Select Skip to skip this input TV Use Set whether to skip the TV input selector Select Skip to skip this input PHONO Use Set whether to skip the PHONO input selector ...

Page 122: ... Back can only be selected when surround speakers or surround back speakers are being used respectively You can check speakers that you are using on the figure displayed in Speaker Channels If an item cannot be selected even though connection is correct check that the settings in Speaker Channels matches the number of connected channels Setting Item Default Value Setting Details Height 2 Speaker R...

Page 123: ...struction manual Crossover Change the settings of crossover frequencies Setting Item Default Value Setting Details Front Small Set the low range capabilities for each channel by setting either small or large Small For small speakers whose low range capabilities may be limited Large For full range speakers with sufficient low range capabilities If Configuration Subwoofer is set to No Front will be ...

Page 124: ...orrect check that the settings in Configuration Speaker Channels matches the number of connected channels Setting Item Default Value Setting Details Crossover 80Hz When there are speakers that have been set to Small set the Hz under which you would like other speakers to play bass and also set Hz under which you would like the LFE low frequency effect to play the bass The value from 50Hz to 200Hz ...

Page 125: ...ting is available in increments of 0 1 ft from 0 1 ft to 30 0 ft When using the unit meter the setting is available in increments of 0 03 m from 0 03 m to 9 00 m Channel Level Adjust the volume level of each speaker Setting Item Default Value Setting Details Front Left 0 0 dB Select a value between 12 0 dB and 12 0 dB in 0 5 dB increments A test tone will be output each time you change the value S...

Page 126: ...desired level Depending on the use of the ZONE speakers it may not be possible to select this setting Surround Left 0 0 dB Select a value between 12 0 dB and 12 0 dB in 0 5 dB increments A test tone will be output each time you change the value Select the desired level Subwoofer 0 0 dB Select a value between 15 0 dB and 12 0 dB in 0 5 dB increments A test tone will be output each time you change t...

Page 127: ...m Default Value Setting Details Loudness Management On When playing Dolby TrueHD enable the dialog normalization function which keeps the volume of dialog at a certain level Note that when this setting is Off the DRC function that allows you to enjoy surround at low volumes is fixed to off when playing Dolby Digital Plus Dolby TrueHD On When this function is used Off When this function is not used...

Page 128: ...er This cannot be set if the NET USB or BLUETOOTH input is selected Audio Select Select the priority for input selection when multiple audio sources are connected to one input selector for example connections to both the BD DVD HDMI IN jack and the BD DVD AUDIO IN jack The setting can be separately set to each input selector Select the input selector to make the setting Note that some of the defau...

Page 129: ...on is not used When this setting is changed turn off and then on again the power of all connected devices Depending on the TV to use a link setting may be required on the TV This function is effective only when the device is connected to the HDMI OUT MAIN terminal Setting this to On and closing the operation screen will display the name of the connected CEC compatible device and CEC On on the main...

Page 130: ...cting Auto Eco Setting Item Default Value Setting Details Audio TV Out Off You can enjoy audio through the speakers of the TV while this unit is on On When this function is used Off When this function is not used This setting is fixed to Auto if you have set Input Output Assign TV Out OSD HDMI Out or Other HDMI Out in AV Adjust to MAIN or MAIN SUB and HDMI CEC is set to On If you change this setti...

Page 131: ...tion is set to On electricity can be supplied to the device connected to the USB port even if this unit is in standby mode While using this function power consumption increases in standby mode however the increase in power consumption is minimized by automatically entering the HYBRID STANDBY mode where only the essential circuits are operating Network Standby On When this feature is turned On you ...

Page 132: ...put Off No output Main Output when STRM BOX is selected as input source for the main room Zone 2 Output when STRM BOX is selected as input source for ZONE2 Zone 3 Output when STRM BOX is selected as input source for ZONE3 Setting Item Default Value Setting Details HDMI 5 Off Set the 12V trigger output setting to each input Off No output Main Output when HDMI 5 is selected as input source for the m...

Page 133: ... selected as input source for ZONE2 Zone 3 Output when USB REAR is selected as input source for ZONE3 Setting Item Default Value Setting Details BLUETOOTH Off Set the 12V trigger output setting to each input Off No output Main Output when BLUETOOTH is selected as input source for the main room Zone 2 Output when BLUETOOTH is selected as input source for ZONE2 Zone 3 Output when BLUETOOTH is select...

Page 134: ... setting to each input Off No output Main Output when CD is selected as input source for the main room Zone 2 Output when CD is selected as input source for ZONE2 Zone 3 Output when CD is selected as input source for ZONE3 Setting Item Default Value Setting Details TV Off Set the 12V trigger output setting to each input Off No output Main Output when TV is selected as input source for the main roo...

Page 135: ...LUETOOTH is selected as input source for ZONE2 Zone 3 Output when BLUETOOTH is selected as input source for ZONE3 Multi Zone Zone 2 Change the settings for Zone 2 Setting Item Default Value Setting Details Output Level Fixed Select whether to adjust the volume on the pre main amplifier in the separate room or on this unitwhen outputting to Zone 2 Fixed Adjust on the pre main amplifier in thesepara...

Page 136: ...Last volume before the unit was turned off dB and 81 5 dB to 18 0 dB You cannot set a higher value than that of Volume Limit Remote Play Zone Change the settings for remote play Setting Item Default Value Setting Details Remote Play Zone Auto When playing with AirPlay or Spotify Connect or when using the Music Server function to play remotely from your PC you can set whether to play in the main ro...

Page 137: ...nge the remote controller ID to 2 The remote indicator blinks twice To change the remote controller ID to 3 The remote indicator blinks three times Firmware Update Change the settings for Firmware Update Setting Item Default Value Setting Details Update Notice Enable Availability of a firmware update is notified via network Enable Notify updates Disable Do not notify updates Version The current fi...

Page 138: ... screen displays OSD that appear on the TV to make the settings Press on the remote controller to display the Home screen then select MCACC with the cursors on the remote controller and press ENTER Select the item with the cursor buttons of the remote controller and press ENTER to confirm your selection Use the cursors to change the default values To return to the previous screen press To exit the...

Page 139: ... the main unit MCACC SETUP MIC When putting the speaker setup microphone on a tripod refer to the illustration when putting it in place 2 Select the connected speaker configuration Height 1 Speaker Height 2 Speaker The image on the screen changes as you choose the number of channels in Speaker Channels so refer to it when performing the settings 3 Test tones are emitted by the speakers and firstly...

Page 140: ...of connected channels Front Right 0 0 dB After selecting the speaker frequency from between 63 Hz and 16 kHz with the cursors adjust the volume of that frequency between 12 0 dB and 12 0 dB with 63 Hz can only be selected when this speaker is set to Large in System Setup Speaker Crossover Setting Item Default Value Setting Details Height 1 Left 0 0 dB After selecting the speaker frequency from bet...

Page 141: ... item cannot be selected even though connection is correct check that the settings in System Setup Speaker Configuration Speaker Channels matches the number of connected channels Setting Item Default Value Setting Details Surround Right 0 0 dB After selecting the speaker frequency from between 63 Hz and 16 kHz with the cursors adjust the volume of that frequency between 12 0 dB and 12 0 dB with 63...

Page 142: ...r Configuration Speaker Channels matches the number of connected channels Subwoofer 0 0 dB After selecting the speaker frequency from between 31 Hz and 250 Hz with the cursors adjust the volume of that frequency between 12 0 dB and 12 0 dB with This cannot be selected if No is set in System Setup Speaker Configuration Subwoofer The result may not be as expected depending on the input source and li...

Page 143: ...TV to make the settings Press on the remote controller to display the Home screen select Network Bluetooth with the cursors on the remote controller then press ENTER Select the item with the cursor buttons of the remote controller and press ENTER to confirm your selection Use the cursors to change the default values To return to the previous screen press To exit the settings press Menu operations ...

Page 144: ...ue is specific to the component and cannot be changed DHCP Enable Enable Auto configuration by DHCP Disable Manual configuration without DHCP If selecting Disable you must set IP Address Subnet Mask Gateway and DNS Server manually IP Address 0 0 0 0 Displays Sets the IP address Subnet Mask 0 0 0 0 Displays Sets the subnet mask Gateway 0 0 0 0 Displays Sets the gateway DNS Server 0 0 0 0 Displays S...

Page 145: ...o when setting up the network connection If you agree to the collection of the information this setting also becomes Yes Note that if you agree to the Privacy Policy but select No for this setting the information will not be collected Setting Item Default Value Setting Details Network Check You can check the network connection Press ENTER when Start is displayed Wait for a while if Network cannot ...

Page 146: ...clear the pairing information on the BLUETOOTH wireless technology enabled device in advance For information on how to clear the pairing information refer to the BLUETOOTH wireless technology enabled device s instruction manual Device Displays the name of the BLUETOOTH wireless technology enabled device connected to the unit The name is not displayed when Status is Ready and Pairing Status Display...

Page 147: ...ther Bass Treble BD DVD Select the item with the cursor buttons of the remote controller and press ENTER to confirm your selection Use the cursors to change the settings To return to the previous screen press To exit the settings press Tone Bass Enhance or moderate the bass range of the speaker Treble Enhance or moderate the treble range of the speaker It cannot be set if the listening mode is Dir...

Page 148: ...e Direct and the input signal is analog Sound Retriever Improve the quality of the compressed audio Playback sound of lossy compressed files such as MP3 will be improved The setting can be separately set to each input selector The setting is effective in the signals of 48 kHz or less The setting is not effective in the bitstream signals It cannot be set if the listening mode is Direct or Pure Dire...

Page 149: ...t browser 5 After changing the settings select Save to save the settings Device Information You can change the Friendly Name set an AirPlay Password etc Control4 Register this unit if you are using a Control4 system Firmware Update Select the firmware file you have downloaded to your PC so you can update this unit Network Setting Status You can see information for the network such as the MAC addre...

Page 150: ...xisting settings are guaranteed in either updating method When this unit is connected to the network notifications of firmware updates may be displayed To update the firmware select Update Now with the cursors on the remote controller and press the ENTER button The unit automatically enters standby mode after Completed is displayed and the update is completed Disclaimer The program and accompanyin...

Page 151: ...elected and start update During the update the TV screen may go black depending on the program to be updated In such a case check the progress on the display of the unit The TV screen will remain black until the update is completed and the power is turned on again When Completed is displayed the update is complete 4 Press STANDBY ON on the main unit to turn the unit into standby mode The process i...

Page 152: ...2 Front Panel Rear Panel Remote Contents Connections Playback Setup Others After removing the power plug once insert it to the outlet and then start the operation from the beginning Updating via USB p153 ...

Page 153: ...om our company s website to your PC and unzip Firmware files are named as below PIOAVR _ zip Unzip the file on your PC The number of unzipped files and folders varies depending on the model 3 Copy all unzipped files and folders to the root folder of the USB storage device Make sure to copy the unzipped files 4 Connect the USB storage device to the USB port of this unit If an AC adapter is supplied...

Page 154: ...annot be recognized Check if the USB storage device or USB cable is securely inserted to the USB port of the unit Connect the USB storage device to an external power source if it has its own power supply 05 13 20 21 The firmware file is not present in the root folder of the USB storage device or the firmware file is for another model Retry from the download of the firmware file Others After removi...

Page 155: ...quired for startup using simple operations following on screen guidance 1 Switch the input of the TV to the input connected to the unit 2 Put batteries into the remote controller of this unit 3 Press on the remote controller to turn the unit on 4 Select the item with the cursors of the remote controller and press ENTER to confirm your selection To return to the previous screen press Fav ENTER CLEA...

Page 156: ...s quiet as possible during measurement If you connect a subwoofer check the power and volume of the subwoofer Set the subwoofer volume to more than half If the power of this unit suddenly turns off the wires in the speaker cables have touched the rear panel or other wires and the protection circuit is working Twist the wires again securely and make sure they do not stick out of the speaker termina...

Page 157: ... there are another two types of connection methods Check the following Enter Password Enter the password or key of the access point to connect Push Button If the access point is equipped with an automatic setting button you can connect without entering the password If the SSID of the access point is not displayed select Other with the cursor on the SSID list screen press ENTER and then follow the ...

Page 158: ...l processing and control functions In very rare situations severe interference noise from an external source or static electricity may cause it to lockup In the unlikely event that this happens unplug the power cord from the wall outlet wait at least 5 seconds and then plug it back in Our company is not responsible for damages such as CD rental fees due to unsuccessful recordings caused by the uni...

Page 159: ...ttings to the default If the restart of the unit does not solve the problem reset the unit and restore all the settings to the factory default at the time of purchase This may solve the problem If the unit is reset your settings are restored to the default values Be sure to note down your setting contents before performing the following operations 1 While pressing the AUTO DIRECT button on the mai...

Page 160: ...of the unit In such a case the power turns off repeatedly even if the power is turned on each time Secure sufficient ventilation space around the unit wait for a while until the temperature of the unit decreases Then turn the power on again WARNING If smoke smell or abnormal noise is produced by the unit unplug the power cord from the outlet immediately and contact the dealer or our company s Supp...

Page 161: ...emove the jumper bar on the speakers when using Bi Amping connection p40 The subwoofer produces no sound If the setting of the front speakers is Large the low range elements will be output from the front speakers instead of from the subwoofer during 2 ch audio input of TV or music To output the sound from the subwoofer make one of the following settings 1 Change the front speakers settings to Smal...

Page 162: ...ect surround back speakers or height speakers to enjoy Dolby Atmos Also Dolby Atmos can be enjoyed only when the input signals are in Dolby Atmos formats If the audio in Dolby TrueHD Dolby Atmos or DTS HD Master Audio format cannot be output correctly in the source format set BD video supplementary sound or reencode secondary sound video additional audio etc to Off in the setting of a connected Bl...

Page 163: ... select the HDMI OUT jack for output Check if Resolution Error is displayed on the main unit display when video input via HDMI IN jack is not displayed In this case the TV does not support the resolution of the video input from the player Change the setting on the player Normal operation with an HDMI DVI adapter is not guaranteed In addition video signals output from a PC are not guaranteed p130 I...

Page 164: ... wave in the 2 4 GHz range A metallic object near the unit can affect on the radio wave and BLUETOOTH connection may not be possible Check the following if the problem persists after you have confirmed the above Cannot connect with this unit Check if the BLUETOOTH function of the BLUETOOTH enabled device is enabled p145 Music playback is unavailable on the unit even after successful BLUETOOTH conn...

Page 165: ...tion is unavailable for listening check if he registered URL is correct and if the format distributed from the radio station is supported by this unit Depending on ISP setting the proxy server is required Check if the router and modem you are using are supported by your ISP Cannot access the network server This unit needs to be connected to the same router as the network server This unit supports ...

Page 166: ...e settings of this unit Connection to an SSID that includes multi byte characters is not supported Set the SSID of the wireless LAN router using single byte alphanumeric characters only and try again Connected to an SSID different from the selected SSID Some wireless LAN routers allow you to set multiple SSIDs for one unit If connecting to such a router using the automatic setting button you may e...

Page 167: ...tput is not possible for DSD and Dolby TrueHD audio signals Remote Controller Make sure that the batteries are inserted with the correct polarity Insert new batteries Do not mix different types of batteries or old and new batteries Make sure that the sensor of the main unit is not subjected to direct sunlight or inverter type fluorescent lights Relocate it if necessary If the main unit is installe...

Page 168: ...the speakers you are using some errors may occur in the measurement results If this is the case make the settings in System Setup Speaker Distance p124 The measurement results of Full Auto MCACC show that the volume level of the subwoofer has been corrected to the lower limit The volume level correction of the subwoofer may not have been completed Lower the volume of the subwoofer before Full Auto...

Page 169: ... Blu ray Disc DVD recorders up to 3 units Cable TV tuner terrestrial digital tuner and satellite broadcasting tuner up to 4 units Operation has been confirmed on the following devices As of January 2018 Toshiba brand televisions Sharp brand televisions Toshiba brand players and recorders Sharp brand players and recorders when used with a Sharp brand television ARC Audio Return Channel By connectin...

Page 170: ...0Hz 720 576i 50Hz 720 480p 60Hz 720 576p 50Hz 1920 1080i 50 60Hz 1280 720p 24 25 30 50 60Hz 1680 720p 24 25 30 50 60Hz 1920 1080p 24 25 30 50 60Hz 2560 1080p 24 25 30 50 60Hz 4K 3840 2160p 24 25 30Hz 4K SMPTE 4096 2160p 24 25 30Hz RGB YCbCr4 4 4 8 10 12 bit YCbCr4 2 2 12 bit 4K 3840 2160p 50 60Hz 4K SMPTE 4096 2160p 50 60Hz RGB YCbCr4 4 4 8 bit YCbCr4 2 2 12 bit YCbCr4 2 0 8 10 12 bit AUX INPUT HD...

Page 171: ...edance 1 V 470 Ω PRE OUT 1 V 470 Ω SUBWOOFER PRE OUT 1 V 200 mV 470 Ω ZONE 2 PRE LINE OUT 1 V 200 mV 470 Ω ZONE 3 PRE LINE OUT Phono Maximum Input Signal Voltage 70 mV MM 1 kHz 0 5 Frequency Response 5 Hz 100 kHz 1 dB 3 dB Direct Pure Direct Tone Control Characteristics MAIN 10 dB 20 Hz BASS 10 dB 20 kHz TREBLE Tone Control Characteristics ZONE 2 10 dB 100 Hz BASS 10 dB 10 kHz TREBLE Signal to Noi...

Page 172: ...n sensitivity antenna s performance operating system software application etc General Power Supply AC 120 V 60 Hz North American AC 220 240 V 50 60 Hz Others Power Consumption 850 W North American 870 W Others 0 15 W Full Standby mode 1 5 W Network Standby wired North American 1 6 W Network Standby wired Others 1 8 W Network Standby wireless North American 1 9 W Network Standby wireless Others 1 5...

Page 173: ...can also be output as 4K Audio Inputs Digital OPTICAL 1 BD DVD 2 TV COAXIAL CD Analog BD DVD CBL SAT STRM BOX CD PHONO Audio Outputs Analog PRE OUT FRONT L R CENTER SURROUND L R HEIGHT 1 L R SURROUND BACK L R 2 SUBWOOFER HEIGHT 2 L R ZONE2 PRE LINE OUT ZONE3 PRE LINE OUT Speaker Outputs FRONT L R CENTER SURROUND L R HEIGHT 1 L R SURROUND BACK L R or HEIGHT 2 L R or ZONE 3 L R ZONE 2 L R North Amer...

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